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Smartphones won't be off limits anymore if you go to a performance at the Guthrie Theater, but you have to have the right kind of ticket.
The theater is offering a limited number of "Tweet Seats" in a balcony level of the McGuire Proscenium where social media fans can tweet and post Facebook updates during the show. The seats will be in an area that won't disturb other theater-goers.
They'll get their first test run this Thursday.
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Expo originally caught my ear earlier this year with their track "I Don't Mind". Here's their follow up "Right Here With Me", a electro pop track that's been taken down a couple beats. I'm definitely looking forward to their full length release sometime early next year.
"I want you right here with me…"
Expo – "Right Here With Me"

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A professional development plan for educators, staff and administrators was designed with a month long flipped on-lined training for participants to learn essential skills and functionality necessary on their own pace in order to advance to the 3 hours face to face workshop session. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to create a lesson plan template and post a link to their digital media product. This is a work in progress. Your suggestion will make it better. Thank you so much in advance.
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Name is John. I'm a 53 yo drummer. Been playing since I was 13. Spent my early years in bands doing original material back in NYC. Stopped playing for about 15 years and just picked it up again about 5 years ago. Not currently in any band. Time used to be the problem there but as I get older, and the kids are off in school, I find I might have the time it takes. Just don't know if I still have the chops. Right now I play on an Acoustic/Electric conversion kit that I made myself out of an old Tama set. I used a Yamaha DTX head. I built my own triggers using piezo pick-ups and mesh heads on the drums. Did the same with plastic practice cymbals. Seems to work pretty well. I've downloaded a lot of songs minus drum track and I play along. Made a couple of videos of this to see if I sound ok. Since I am probably my harshest critic I thought I would post them on here and see what other drummers think. Not sure if this is the right place but I'll put one up here for now.
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This piece is built with coils. The typography is from an antique type specimen book. There are also hints of commercial decals. The surface is sgraffito and a little bit of gold luster accents.
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The wishing ear idea is complete.
After watching an Igmar Bergman movie titled "The Magician" Dieter suggested we make porcelain ears similar to the one given to a young woman by an old witch in the movie. We came up with the wishing ear.
The wishing ear is made in a secret location for you to have and use for purposes of GOOD. Use the wishing ear to wish for things that will grow in LOVE and compassion. A number has been fired onto the porcelain indicating the number of wishes the ear will grant. Therefore, it is very important to consider carefully what you wish for. After you feel you have used most of your wishes, the wishing ear's power can be re-established by GIVING it away to someone you LOVE.At that time the full number of wishes are restored. It is recommended that the wishing ear be worn for a period of time before the first wish is made, allowing it to become familiar with you. Each wishing ear is nurtured to develop its listening potential. After rigourous testing, none, but the finest tuned ears become available for you to have. The wishing ear might become overly stimulated by extraneous noise, so best to keep it in the felt pouch while it is not being worn.
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This summer I launched an Etsy site. Here many of my clay pieces can be bought. I am calling the store Less Greed Company. It is a place where I support the American Bird Conservancy and 5 percent of the profit from any pieces that represent birds is going to the American Bird Conservancy. Specifically going towards threats to birds in the environment. The bird sculptures are hand built out of porcelain. They are a life sized representation of the rescue bird I have been living with for 14 years. Just like my friend, Mr. Birdie, he sits in your hand giving you the experience I have when carrying my starling. This one is called "Trust in the Low Light" because we recently realized mr. birdie is blind in one eye.A dry felted nest is provided as a comfy sitting place.
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Facing criticism from the non-Congress Chief Ministers on the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday indicated that the annual meeting of the Chief Ministers on Internal Security, slated for April 16 ,might be extended by another day to hold discussions on the proposed counter-terror hub.
Some of the non-Congress Chief Ministers, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi have demanded that the April 16 meet of the CMs should solely be devoted to comprehensive discussion on the proposed NCTC. About a dozen Chief Ministers protested to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that NCTC, if set up, would infringe upon the rights and powers of the State governments and would violate the principles of federalism.
After presenting Home Ministry's monthly report, Mr. Chidambaram told journalists that he would welcome a debate on the issue. ``I am glad that there will be a debate and I sincerely hope that it will be a debate based on the Constitution, laws in force and the very healthy convention that has been built over the last 65 years,'' he said.
Asked about the letter written by Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking for devoting time for NCTC issue at the April 16 conference, he said that he would get a copy of the letter from the PMO and would send his reply.
"Please remember that the Chief Ministers conference on internal security is an annual affair. It was initially convened for February 15, 2012. The NCTC question came up in March. The February 15 meeting was postponed to April 16 because of the election and Parliament session,'' he said.
"But I think it is important that all issues of the agenda are discussed. How we will accommodate the request of the Chief Ministers to devote a considerable amount of time to discuss the NCTC subject, it is a matter that will be resolved, I think, in the next couple of days,'' he said.
Responding to a query on the possibility of the meeting being extended by a day, Mr. Chidambaram said that would depend on the convenience and availability of the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers. ``Yes, that is an option,'' he added.
On the NCTC notification, he said it was there on the agenda. ``The notification says that the order will come into force, a Director will be appointed, three Joint Directors will be appointed and a standing council will be constituted. It is when a Director is appointed, the three Joint Directors are appointed and a standing council is constituted, there is an NCTC. Otherwise it is still an idea which has to be operationalised,'' he explained.


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See definition in Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryLine breaks: scanty
Pronunciation: /ˈskanti/
Definition of scanty in English:
adjective (scantier, scantiest)
1Small or insufficient in quantity or amount: they paid whatever they could out of their scanty wages to their families
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- Estimates of children with ADHD range from one to 20 percent, partly due to scanty evidence provided by inadequate surveys.
- Any woman now seems to be able to make such a complaint and to be believed, with incredibly scanty evidence.
- The 152 deaths on which they would be trying to contact the families of those involved were ones in which there was scanty evidence, in most cases nothing beyond a copy of the register of deaths.
tiny, small, paltry, negligible, insufficient, inadequate, deficient, sketchy, too small/little/few, not enough, poor;
thin, thinning;
scarce, in short supply, thin on the ground, few and far between
rare exiguous
1.1(Of clothing) revealing; skimpy: the women looked cold in their scanty bodices
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plural noun(scanties) informal Back to top
Women's skimpy knickers or pants.
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- It's primarily a business hotel, so it's likely that the only people who ever come here this scantily clad are hired by the hour.
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- Anyone who is serious about writing, reading, or teaching the short story will want to own this book, but I was disappointed by the scantiness of critical material.
- The scantiness of dress is, in this case, a marker of what the man had left behind.
Pronunciation: /ˈskantɪli/adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈskantɪnəs/noun
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Coal production drops in eastern Ky.
WHITESBURG, Ky. -- Kentucky statistics show that coal production in some of the state's historically big producers dropped in 2012 to the lowest levels seen in 47 years.
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet reported that production in Letcher County fell to 2.97 million tons last year, a 36 percent drop from the year before and a fall of more than 50 percent since 2009. The Mountain Eagle reported that Pike County saw a fall in production of 12.9 million tons in 2012, dropping it from the top spot among coal producing counties in Kentucky.
Union County, in the western coalfields, produced 13.5 million tons -- a 9.3 percent increase over 2011 to take the top spot on the list. The cabinet also reported that on-site employment at coal mines in eastern Kentucky has fallen from 13,000 jobs in 2011 to 9,500 in 2012.
Gas prices continue to fall across West Virginia
CHARLESTON -- The price of gas continues to fall in West Virginia.
The Triple A's weekly fuel gauge reports a 4-cent decline in the price per gallon of gas since last week. The statewide average is $3.69 a gallon, which remains higher than the national average of $3.64. The auto club attributes the cheaper gas to an increase in production.
and lower oil prices in early March.
In West Virginia, pump prices range from a low of $3.61 in Parkersburg to a high of $3.78 in Martinsburg.


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TR 93: Targeted Risk Assessment
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TR 114: ECETOC TRAv3: Background and Rationale for the Improvements
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3. Download the zip file with the link provided in the email.
4. Unzip the file to the folder where you will use the tool; keep the original zip so that you can create a fresh installation when necessary; any folder should only contain 1 copy of the tool.
5. The TRA Tool opens in MS Excel and requires macros to be enabled for it to function; the procedure to enable macros varies according to the version of MS Excel used; if unsure, please go to the help section of MS Excel and search for macro security.
Please note that ECETOC does not operate a help desk. For help with using the tool, please refer to the User Guides, 4 TRA reports - TR 93, TR 107, TR 114 and TR124 - and FAQs available above in 'supporting documents'.
Please email us via the following link if you need further help with the download and installation of the tool:
In response to feedback received from users of the TRA, ECETOC has further improved the consumer portion of the model by the inclusion of the ability to account for infrequent uses of consumer products. The changes which have been developed in cooperation with ECHA are now found as version 3.1 of the TRA and are also to be found within version 2.3 of Chesar (Link to Chesar website).
Version 3.1 is available both as an integrated model and a standalone version for the consumer part, and together with updated user guides can now be downloaded from this webpage. A detailed explanation of the rationale for the changes is contained in Technical Report 124: Addendum to ECETOC TR114: Technical Basis for the TRA v3.1 which provides further clarification of how ECETOC has applied 'transfer factors' in the TRA's prediction of oral, dermal and inhalation exposures. These improvements now enable the information contained within developments such as the DUCC Specific Consumer Exposure Determinants (http://www.ducc.eu/Activities.aspx ) to be suitably processed.
The update to version 3.1 was used as an occasion to include an updated SpERC list and improvements of the functionalities by offering the export and import of single substance datasets.
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The ECETOC Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA) tool was launched in 2004. The TRA consists of 3 separate models for estimating exposures to workers, consumers and the environment that arise during a series of events ('exposure scenarios'). In order to ensure that the TRA fully aligned with the expectations contained in Chapters R12-R16 of the Technical Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemicals Safety Assessment (IR&CSA), ECETOC released version 2 of the TRA in 2009. The general success of the TRA concept is witnessed by the fact that, by the beginning of 2012, there were over 11,000 downloads of the TRA Tool.
Following the completion of Phase 1 of REACH in December 2010, ECETOC approached users of the TRA to seek their ideas for how the TRA might be further improved. The aim of this exercise was to ensure that key learnings arising from the use of the TRA in 2009/10 could be captured into an updated version that would be available for use in Phase 2 of REACH. The intention was not to radically overhaul the TRA, rather to further improve its accuracy and flexibility, within its existing framework.
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In April 2012, ECETOC launched version 3 of the Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA) Tool together with updated user guides. The TRA Tool is available in two forms: as an integrated exposure/risk assessment tool covering worker, consumer and environmental exposures; and as a standalone consumer exposure estimation tool. Both forms of the TRA are downloadable from the TRA website without charge, together with their supporting user guides. It is not ECETOC's intention to support a standalone worker version 3 of the tool. Technical Report No. 114 details the full technical basis for version 3. The technical basis for TRA v1 and TRA v2 remains accessible via the Technical Reports 93 and 107.
ECETOC has been working with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) as part of its work activities associated with the delivery of a revised version of the Chesar Chemical Safety Assessment tool (http://chesar.echa.europa.eu/). The new version of Chesar was released in June 2012 and is intended to directly reflect version 3 of the TRA for both worker and consumer exposures. Furthermore, Chesar v2 allows the incorporation of the Specific Environmental Release Categories (SpERCs) that are included as a key element of the environmental component of the TRA v3.
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Please note that the tool is provided for personal use only. It should not be copied or forwarded to third parties. The tool has been subjected to thorough testing. Despite this, ECETOC does not guarantee that the ECETOC TRA tool works error-free. The tool contains SCEDS and SPERC content, which has been provided by third parties. ECETOC is making this tool available for users to aid them in the risk assessment of their materials. ECETOC offers no warranty either to the reliability of the tool and of the provided information or to the conclusions or assumptions made by any user on the basis of the use of this tool or the use of such information. All usage is at the discretion of the user and ECETOC is not liable for any consequences resulting from such use.


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Couple opens new nonprofit, community theater
CORPUS CHRISTI - Edward and Mary Chapa's passion started about eight years ago when their daughter was cast as a dog in "The King and I."
From then on, the couple went to see every play their daughter, Carla, was in at the Harbor Playhouse. The couple became volunteers, running the concession stand for eight years, missing only four weekends.
"We were just so dedicated," said Edward, who also was a Playhouse board member from 2007 to 2009. "That was our life."
Now, performing arts will be an even bigger part of their lives as they open a new community theater on the Southside. Its first production, "Nunsense," opens tonight.
The couple's daughter, Carla, 21, said she was initially surprised by her parents' decision, but understands their love for the arts.
"It's a life-changing thing; taking that kind of project on," said Carla, a student in San Antonio.
The couple has remodeled an old flooring store at 5635 Everhart Road to create the Aurora Arts Theatre, a nonprofit, community theater to spread the city's arts opportunities beyond downtown, said Mary, a Moody High School Spanish teacher.
"We are bringing some of the arts to the Southside," she said.
Ninety-five percent of the people who work with the 4,300-square-foot theater are volunteers, said Edward, a FedEx driver of about 19 years.
The theater has three paid positions, including his as executive director, he said.
The venue's lobby features a gallery of local artists' works.
Edward resigned from the Playhouse's board of directors about six months ago and started developing plans to open the theater.
"I said, 'Are you crazy?'" Mary recalled.
But they stuck with it.
"And now we can't stay away from it," he said.
The couple said they plan to work with the Harbor Playhouse and other community theater venues such as the colleges to help promote the arts in Corpus Christi.
"I think we'll be working hand in hand," Edward said. "That's our goal."
Local architect Alan Wahlers, who also serves as the Harbor Playhouse board president, did the design and construction drawings for the theater. Having more venues in the community helps keep the arts alive when funding for many city-supported arts programs has been cut, Wahlers said.
The Chapas' theater isn't city funded, and the couple said they still are finalizing their annual budget.
The couple said their venue will host plays, musicals and possibly open mic nights. In the summer months, the venue will offer drama camps for children.
The theater is meant to give people a venue to have fun while the Chapas have fun, too.
"We all need laughter," he said.
What: "Nunsense" musical comedy
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 27
Where: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road
Cost: $14/adults; $12/seniors, military, students; $7/ages 10 and younger
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When Zander Pearson, 11, awoke to his smoke-filled bedroom Aug. 21, he assumed he was having a nightmare. A pinch to his arm, however, assured him that wasn't the case.
The events that followed early that morning have some calling Zander a hero.
In his eyes, he did what anyone else would do. He saved his family.
"I was really freaked out," the Westview Middle School sixth-grader said days after the apparent electrical fire ignited. His family had returned to the scene in Summerville's Okatee subdivision to sift through the remnants of their home and salvage all that they could.
The single-story, brick house at 302 Mulberry Drive has to be gutted and its roof restored before the family can move back in, said Jonathan Kuck, Zander's stepfather. Hopefully, he said, they'll make it back home in six months.
Ash and blackened wood that splintered into a gaping hole in the place of the kitchen's ceiling was a sad sight for Zander. He had "grown attached to this place," he said.
Looking back, Zander said the smell of the smoke is what woke him around 1 a.m. the morning of the fire.
For a moment he thought his stepfather was in the kitchen burning some barbecue, he said. But then he noticed the smoke had filled his bedroom. He could see no farther than a few feet in front of him.
Sound asleep, Zander's family was none the wiser to the danger facing them all.
Zander first turned to his 7-year-old sister, Savannah, to make sure that she was OK. Then he ran toward his parents' room and screamed that their home was on fire.
"I don't think we would have made it if it hadn't been for him," Zander's mother, Kimberly Pearson, said.
Kuck said he believes the smoke was already starting to take its toll on Pearson and him before Zander startled them awake.
The entire family bee-lined out of the house and toward safety. They didn't stop to grab any of their belongings, Pearson said.
It wasn't until they were outside that the family saw the flames flickering through their roof. A crew of firefighters and other first responders arrived within minutes.
Crews tended to the blaze for hours. When the work was done, a group of officers lined up to shake Zander's hand.
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We chose Hilltop after receiving several quotes and doing lots of research. Hilltop wasn't the cheapest, nor were they the most expensive. We chose them based on having the best design,... construction quality, and experience with complex projects. On construction quality, I highly recommend doing your research prior to selecting a company. Understand what equipment you will be getting, plumbing specs, concrete specs, drainage materials, etc. I found Hilltop to be the best. They also worked with me in the few areas where I really want to future proof and "over engineer". Things like having a 6 inch PVC drainage system versus traditional corrugated pipe. In any case, ours was a complex project. We had to remove an old (very large) inground hottub, remove all existing decking, remove a large deck, and existing drainage. It's was a complete redo of our entire backyard. Without going into excruciating detail, we are very happy with Hilltop. Hilltop is an HONEST company that stands behind their work. With any project, particularly one as large and complex as ours, there are going to be issues. Brain, Shane, Matt and the rest of the team were very reasonable and worked with us. We are very happy with our pool and new backyard. It's a backyard oasis and built like a tank for many years of enjoyment. Look no further. These guys are great.VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
My experience with Hilltop was absolutely amazing. Beginning with my quote meeting with Matt, Hilltop showed a level of professionalism that was outstanding. Jessica always answered my many questions... and kept me up to date on what was happening with the scheduling. She let me know what to expect next and how everything worked. Working through the rainiest spring on record, Jessica always kept me updated on the construction schedule. The crews run by Shane were professional and never left any mess behind. The finished product was amazing and surpassed all of my expectations. I would recommend that anyone who is considering a pool speak with Hilltop!VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
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I also got several estimates and read every review just to make sure Hilltop was the right choice. I was pretty confident with my choice and was even more so after meeting Matt and seeing his design plan. So confident, in fact, that we had no qualms about being out of town for the concrete pour. Jessica kept us informed every step of the way and always had time for my phone calls and questions - never did I feel like I was a burden or bothering her. Shane was/is very patient (even when we changed pool shapes at the last second) and helped me understand every phase/step we were in. I don't hesitate to call with even the simplest question - you always treat me kindly and patiently and don't make me feel clueless. We love being able to walk out the back door and into the calm of the pool - wish we had done it sooner.
You received several estimates and you read ALL of our reviews..a big thank you for this! The confidence you had for the deck pour, the time Jessica and Shane had for your calls, our having treated you with kindness and patience, and you now love going out your back door....Mission Statement accomplished! Thank you for this kind review...
Posted on GuildQuality on: 8/1/2015
We talked to many companies before choosing Hilltop, and in the end are SO glad we did our homework. From the beginning, there was no hard push to make a sale from Hilltop...only listening, talking and design revisions until we had exactly what we wanted within our budget. The construction process is never easy, but with help from their amazing scheduler, designer and project manager -- there were no surprises along the way. Each person that worked on the pool did a quality job, and in the end we love our pool! Each person in the company seemed to genuinely care about our family, our needs and our expectations. I am so glad to be a part of the extended Hilltop family!
Posted on GuildQuality on: 7/8/2015
The decision to purchase an in-ground pool was one that we thought of long and hard. We did an extension amount of research regarding the type of pool we wanted. After making that decision and getting estimates from several different venders we decided on "Hilltop Pool". Now looking back on the finished product we are confident that we made the right choice.
We thank you for this nice review and testimonial. The more research consumers do, the better chance Hilltop Pools will be the choice, as we have an impeccable reputation on-line and within the industry (we were recently named the #19 Pool Builder in the country by Pool and Spa News! ). We are also pleased that as you are looking back at the "finished product", your confidence in us remains! Thanks again...
Posted on GuildQuality on: 5/28/2015
I couldn't be happier with my Hilltop Pools experience! They were extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous throughout the entire process. The estimate was detailed and easy to follow. Their communication was top notch. I always knew what to expect and when. And they always provided useful information that helped us to make our selections when designing the pool. We love the final product and highly recommend Hilltop.
Wow...what a great testimonial and review! We are pleased when we are "knowledgeable, professional, courteous ", all with "top notch communication". Thank you very much for selecting our company and for sharing your experience! Sincerely, The Hilltop Pools Team.
Posted on GuildQuality on: 5/6/2015
I had always heard it was nearly impossible to find a really good pool company. I learned that the hard way, as the initial company I contracted did not do anything they said they would. The service was terrible, they immediately fell way behind schedule and were flat out rude. I broke off relations with that builder and found Hilltop after a neighbor told me that is who they had used. The difference was night and day and I can honestly say that Hilltop is awesome to work with every step of the way. Their communication and execution of the project was amazing and we couldn't be happier with our new pool!
Greetings! Now you know finding a "really good pool company " IS possible ! We are truly sorry about your experience with the other pool company. We are a very optimistic company, but we hear these types of stories more often than we care to admit. Good communication, amazing project execution and your happiness with your new pool confirms that we honored our Mission Statement. Thank you very much for your kind review and testimonial !
Posted on GuildQuality on: 5/1/2015
Thank you for being so informative and for keeping me up-to-date as to when to expect someone and what was going to be completed. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions. Even though Hilltop was not the cheapest quote I received, I feel like I had quality service and that is what is most important to me.
Dear Kayla...Thank you very much for your kind and considerate review and testimonial. We are proud to have kept you informed concerning schedules, phases, and for answering your questions in a friendly way. We are seldom, if ever, the "cheapest quote" , but you get what you pay for, and there are no free lunches in the swimming pool business. Please see the other review for further substantiation of the price dynamic. This client had to fire their first pool builder. Let us be positive though , and thank you again for taking the time to write so favorably about Hilltop Pools.
Posted on GuildQuality on: 4/15/2015
Hilltop Pools is especially knowledgeable in building backyard resort-like spaces. They listen to your ideas and thoughts, then deliver not only written plans, but three dimensional videos of the design which makes it easy to comprehend the end product. As the project evolves, they readily assist with any modifications needed. All teams that come on-site are outstanding in their area of expertise.In our case, Hilltop Pools took a backyard which had a drainage easement that could not be built in and was able to build a fantastic looking pool and backyard space. They assisted working with the county to get approval to build a few additional feet into the drainage easement. If I were ever building another pool, I would go to Hilltop Pools..., no question.
A big thank you, Paul H., for your great review and testimonial. Your challenging yard indeed took on the "backyard resort" with superb results. We were pleased about securing permission to work around the drainage easement. We really appreciate your complimenting our Hilltop Teams and their expertise, and will certainly pass this on to them. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts on Hilltop and your new pool!
Posted on GuildQuality on: 2/21/2015
We are so glad we chose Hilltop Pools to build our pool. The communication from inquiry, during the process and after completion is second to none. We would and have recommended Hilltop to others and found when Hilltop was not chosen by them, they did not get the same quality of equipment or responsiveness as Hilltop Pools. Everyone at Hilltop is top notch. Thanks Hilltop.
"We are so glad we" were selected by YOU! We likewise have heard about long completion times, change orders, and most importantly, workmanship. Our mantra has always been that " not all pools are created equal" and some of the workmanship we have seen explains why a client received a price "too good to be true". Equipment quality and responsiveness are also part of the price dynamic, and we sincerely appreciate your helping us educate the social network public about pricing via this informative and kind testimonial. Welcome to the Hilltop Family!
Posted on GuildQuality on: 2/17/2015
Hilltop Pools delivered on every expectation we had. Extremely professional organization. They provided clear communication about each upcoming step, the workmanship is top quality, the site was kept neat and tidy throughout the project, and each part of the construction crew worked like a well oiled machine. We love our Hilltop Pool!
Expectations delivered, professional, clear communication, top quality workmanship, a neat and tidy site, and our crews were like a well oiled machine. Testimonials do not get any better than this, and we sincerely appreciate your kind words and for selecting our company!
Posted on GuildQuality on: 11/12/2014
If your interested in building a beautiful pool for your home, I would strongly suggest you include this award winning designer and pool builder to your shopping list. First, you'll deal directly with the owner, Brian Miller, then get a great team of highly skilled pool builders that transition your back yard into a dream oasis. From a new pool family with high standards, we recommended Hilltop Pools! Thanks all.
Greetings, Brian A.... Brian M here! Thank you very much for your kind words and for mentioning yours truly by name. We are proud of our "highly skilled pool builders" and are pleased we met your high standards. You will enjoy your "dream oasis" for many, many, years. Thank you for this endorsement and recommendation !
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We chose Hilltop after receiving several quotes and doing lots of research. Hilltop wasn't the cheapest, nor were they the most expensive. We chose them based on having the best design, construction quality, and experience with complex projects. On construction quality, I highly recommend doing your research prior to selecting a company. Understand what equipment you will be getting, plumbing specs, concrete specs, drainage materials, etc. I found Hilltop to be the best. They also worked with me in the few areas where I really want to future proof and "over engineer". Things like having a 6 inch PVC drainage system versus traditional corrugated pipe. In any case, ours was a complex project. We had to remove an old (very large) inground hottub, remove all existing decking, remove a large deck, and existing drainage. It's was a complete redo of our entire backyard. Without going into excruciating detail, we are very happy with Hilltop. Hilltop is an HONEST company that stands behind their work. With any project, particularly one as large and complex as ours, there are going to be issues. Brain, Shane, Matt and the rest of the team were very reasonable and worked with us. We are very happy with our pool and new backyard. It's a backyard oasis and built like a tank for many years of enjoyment. Look no further. These guys are great.
Wow...a big thank you for this very, very kind review and testimonial! Kudos goes to you as the Owner, first for your selection of our company, but secondly, for your patience and assistance during the construction process. As you mentioned, your project had spa demolition, drainage, slopes, concrete stairs from the driveway, wood decking, pool and spa layout, etc. and these made your project one of our most complex in 37 years. Your input was thus solicited, needed, and appreciated. Your research into " plumbing specs, concrete specs, drainage material, etc. " led you to Hilltop Pools. These are items that most homeowners do not consider , and maybe the major reasons why they may have selected another company based on price alone (although we do not lose many pools!). Your "Tank" will give you many years of enjoyment. Honesty is part of our Mission Statement, so when it is mentioned in a review, we are very grateful, because with any challenges and with any issues, honesty MUST prevail! Thank you again for your superb review. Sincerely, The Hilltop Family.
Posted on GuildQuality on: 10/11/2014
From start to finish the quality and workmanship was impeccable! There were no surprises except for how well the finished product turned out. I would recommend Hilltop to anyone considering a pool or spa installation.
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this great review and testimonial. When "quality and workmanship was impeccable" is mentioned, we always think of one of our sayings that " all pools are not created equal". Also, "no surprises" shows that we honored our contract and Mission Statement. We thank you again and know your Hilltop Pool will provide many , many years of enjoyment!
Posted on GuildQuality on: 9/16/2014
I have been very happy with my pool built by Hilltop Pools and Spas. It still looks just as beautiful as it did when it was built 5 years ago. When there have been any questions or occasional mechanical issues, Hilltop has been helpful in fixing the issue and always stands behind their work. A great experience overall.
We have responded in several testimonials how much we enjoy hearing from past customers. This authenticates our longevity and our company successes long before on-line social networks and review sites became prominent. We thank you very much for taking the time to do a testimonial on your 5 year old Hilltop Pool. We will also continue to stand behind our work, just as we have done since 1976. So glad you have had a "great experience overall"! Sincerely, The Hilltop Pools Family.
Posted on GuildQuality on: 8/22/2014
I have heard from past experiences with friends, that alot of pool companies are notorious for not doing what they say they will do, and causing nightmares with pool projects. I was very skeptical in my selection process and my doubt was eased by the manner of my first contact with Matt. He was able to measure and lay out the perimeters of the project and add things that I had not thought of before, and did so in the first visit to my house. I watched the crews as they so skillfully worked on my project, everyone knowing their job, and doing it with such professionalism. At no point during my entire project did I every have doubts as to weather or not the job was being done correctly. Everyone on each crew was quick to anwer any questions I had and to volunteer any suggestions that I had not considered.I am thoroughly please with my pool and the entire project and would absolutely suggest to anyone, that they use this company for any pool or spa venture. You won't be disappointed.Bill GB
Dear Bill...If you review our many past KUDZU testimonials and responses, there are indeed several references to potential clients who made the wrong decision and experienced " nightmares with pool projects". Another issue we are seeing this year is completion times, many going on for 3-6 months or more. While we have reluctantly come to the rescue in many of these situations, it is very painful to watch and see how it devastates a family financially and emotionally on what should be a joyous and exciting experience. But let us leave the negative and thank you profusely for the positive comments you made about Matt Miller and our skilled , professional, and knowledgeable craftsman. We rely on referrals and your endorsement is greatly appreciated and will help us tremendously in the future. Thanks again....Sincerely, The Hilltop Family.
Posted on GuildQuality on: 7/1/2014
Hilltop Pools and Spas, Inc is an outstanding company. From start to finish the staff was helpful with exceptional customer service. We are beyond excited to have the pool of our dreams and we owe it all to Hilltop. I would highly recommend Hilltop to anyone thinking about installing a pool. The process seems overwhelming but the Hilltop staff makes it very easy and exciting throughout the entire duration of the project. Jessica Callahan has impeccable customer service and communicated with us every step of the way. Thank you Hilltop for everything. Summer has become our new favorite season!
A great testimonial with many superlatives. We are also proud of Jessica Callahan ( all of our testimonials are real, and when specific employees are mentioned, this is further confirmation) and her customer service and communication skills. As you mentioned , summer will forever be your new favorite season, and you will enjoy the pool fun, exercise and fellowship for many, many years! Thank you so much for your kind review!
Posted on GuildQuality on: 6/30/2014
I would like to say thank you to everyone at Hilltop Pools and Spas, you have made our pool building experience as easy as possible, and you have given my family a source of many future memories.
Hilltop Pools would like to thank YOU for selecting us and for recognizing our dedicated staff as having "made our pool building experience as easy as possible". You WILL have many future memories and now family and friends will want to be at your house...and home is where the heart is ! Thanks again and again. Sincerely, The Hilltop Team.


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The seventh annual Sandlapper Track and Field Classic will have its biggest field ever with 36 schools and more than 1,250 athletes expected to compete Saturday at West Ashley High School.
It just might be the best collection of talent ever with many individual state champions in the mix. Bishop England is the defending boys Class AA state champion.
"It's going to be diverse with the teams," West Ashley track and field coach Richard Luden said. "We'll have schools like Wando that will bring 80 athletes. We even have a school that will send one athlete — Cardinal Gibbons from Raleigh. They have a pole vaulter who has cleared 14 feet."
The boys sprints should be outstanding. Wando's Kenny Waring made a splash as a freshman at the Class AAAA state meet last May. He won the 100-meter dash in 10.7 seconds and was second in the long jump with a leap of 23-9.
Summerville's Davon Anderson was a sophomore at last year's state meet and won the 200-meter dash in 21.69 and finished third in the 110-meter high hurdles.
Brent Demarest of Porter-Gaud is one of the best distance runners in the state.
The girls meet will feature plenty of talent as well. Bishop England won the Class AA 4x800-meter relay, while Wando won the Class AAAA race. The Warriors' Georgia Compton is aiming to qualify for her fourth state meet in the distance runs.
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The SCISA North-South All-Star basketball games will be held Saturday at Wilson Hall in Sumter.
Local players selected to the boys Class AAA South team include K.J. James, Michael Preddy and Sterling Smalls, Porter-Gaud; John Eck and Randy Young, Hilton Head Prep; TayVaughn Major and Douglas Dwight, Northwood Academy; and Reid Radebaugh, Pinewood Prep.
Local players picked for the girls Class AAA South team include Amber Campbell, Antoinette Davis and Katelyn Powell, Northwood Academy; Ziaria Doe, Hilton Head Christian; and McKala Rhodes, First Baptist.
Presley Singleton of Northwood is the coach.
Local players selected to the boys Class AA-A South team include Greg Gamble and Bobby Winters, St. John's Christian; J.T. Waters and Joe Siegwald, Palmetto Christian; Therron Reddy, Faith Christian; Stokes Brownlee, Dorchester Academy; Tanner Crosby, Colleton Prep; Keynnard Campbell, Bible Baptist; and Raglan Gregg, Coastal Christian.
Bob Winters of St. John's Christian is the coach.
Local players selected to the girls Class AA-A South team include Corey Caulder and Julia Strout, Palmetto Christian; Laura Reynolds and Kendall Jumper, Colleton Prep; Miranda Weslake, Beaufort Academy; Carolina McAdory, Coastal Christian; Ashlyn Fralix, Dorchester Academy; and Alyssa Whitford and Akua Nelson, Bible Baptist.
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Spring Valley is hosting the 21st annual Taco Bell Viking Cup. The event, which showcases 32 of the top girls soccer teams and more than 700 players in the Palmetto State, got under way Thursday and concludes with the championship on Sunday.
This year's field includes Academic Magnet, West Ashley, Wando and Bishop England.
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Sunday, May 11, 2008 – 2:30 p.m.
Susquehanna University James W. Garrett Sports Complex Selinsgrove, Pa.
Good afternoon and more importantly Happy Mother's Day. My name is Jay Lemons and it has been my great honor and privilege to serve as president of Susquehanna University during this 150th academic year. It is a joy to welcome all of you to the campus for this beautiful occasion on this glorious day along the banks of the river from which we draw our name.
I would like to thank Chris Hoster for leading us in America the Beautiful and also for leading us later in the singing of the alma mater. Also, special thanks to Kevin Henry and the SU Brass Quintet for their contributions to the ceremony and to all those who participated in Baccalaureate this morning.
For many of you, today is doubly joyous as you have the pleasure of seeing your Susquehannan graduate and celebrating Mother's Day. I also know that at least one mother with us today, Megan Sites' mother, Jeanie, is also celebrating her birthday. So, in the spirit of the Blue Man Group, will everyone join me in saying very slowly – not singing – Happy Birthday Jeanie. Ready? Happy Birthday Jeanie. Wonderful!
Members of the class of 2008, you entered Susquehanna with great expectations upon you and great promise to meet and exceed our hopes for you. As we celebrate your commencement today, I can assure you that you have fulfilled not only the expectations we had for you but, I hope too those you had for yourself.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, I thank all of you who have had a hand in helping these 454 students succeed. We know that pursuing a college degree is not a singular endeavor; rather, it is one that requires helping hands, gentle nudges, and direct pushes from family, friends, teachers, and mentors. So in a sense, today is your Commencement too. We are grateful for the opportunity we have had to bring you into the embrace of the Susquehanna University family. While graduation marks the academic achievements of these students, it does not bring to a close your place in the University family. Please know by your presence in the lives of these graduates you will always be a part of this place.
Graduates – please stand. Turn to face the crowd. On this special day, please take a moment to look around this audience for your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have helped to light the way for you. To all of you who have been there all along the way, this standing ovation from the class of 2008 comes with grateful hearts and much love. Graduates, will you share your appreciation?
Will the faculty please rise? The faculty are the heart and soul of an institution of higher learning. Here we have a supremely talented and devoted group of distinguished teachers and scholars. Faculty colleagues, I want you to know that I hear every week from our students that you are the most essential and best part of the Susquehanna experience. I want to join your grateful students and their families in thanking you for your dedication, your wisdom, and your love for Susquehanna students.
If you are feeling pride today, I believe it is well founded. These graduates have distinguished themselves here in compelling ways that lead me confidently to know that these new citizen leaders will make great contributions as they continue their journeys.
We gathered as an assembled body for the first time in August of 2004 for our opening Convocation. On that day, I planted with you the wisdom of Susquehanna alumna, distinguished attorney and trustee, Signe Gates. She believes that a Susquehanna education should help you begin to understand your place in the chain of human history. In your time here, the university theme has emerged as a unifying force to develop community knowledge and discussion on a multidisciplinary subject, strengthening the links of that chain of human history. In various settings and in various ways, you have explored the topics of Religion in the Public Square, Latin American Mosiac: Nations and Culture, On the Fringes: What Fades and What Flourishes and this year's theme, Water. Enlightened thinking on these topics as well as any other you confronted, deliberated, churned and mastered comes from the gathering of teachers and students in the ongoing search for knowledge, truth, understanding and enlightenment.
Although I'm sure the time has flown by for you, four years is a long time. Over that time, you have grown from unsure, perhaps even timid young adults to confident and well-prepared women and men. The combined effects of your years at Susquehanna is a footprint on our campus that joins those of all the classes before you and sets for the classes that follow you the course of being and doing that is the Susquehanna way. As you have navigated these 300 acres over these past four years, I hope that you have developed an equally important sense of being rooted in a community that isn't bound by acreage. While you leave our campus today, you have a lifetime relationship with the university and its people.
You represent the best of Susquehanna. Through your achievement, leadership and service you represent Susquehanna to the world. Some day in some small way, what you do and who you are may cause a young person to follow in your footsteps and look to Susquehanna.
I am so sorry that the weather did not cooperate on Friday so that the Class of 2008 could complete the hike up Mount Mahanoy. That event has become an important tradition at Susquehanna and one that I would like to create an opportunity for at Homecoming and Reunion Weekend in October. In addition to the hike, I hope you'll come back to also participate in the groundbreaking for the new science building, an academic building that has been planned for and discussed for your entire time at Susquehanna as well as the completion of the two newest residence hall additions in West Village.
Collectively and individually, the Class of 2008 has a significant legacy. Yet the best is before you. You leave this institution of excellence primed for great achievement, distinguished leadership, and heartfelt service in continuation of Susquehanna's mission. Those three values – achievement, leadership, service – formed the foundation of our university from its opening 150 years ago and remain durable yet dynamic as we learn more about the world, shape it, and are shaped by it.
Today, you have come full circle. The same powerful mix of emotions you felt as a first-year student at Susquehanna is likely bubbling up near the surface again today. Apprehension mixed with excitement about expectations, fear of leaving the home you knew to set about creating your own home in a new place and making new friends, hesitant about whether you'll be able to succeed when you don't know what lies ahead of you. On this day, you should also feel confidence because you've faced new challenges before and have prospered.
As we celebrate your graduation today, I would like to acknowledge a member of the Class of 2008 who was taken before his time. Justin Miller was lost to us in the summer before your sophomore year. We remember him today.
As I reflect back again to Opening Convocation 2004, I understand better the emotions your parents felt on that day. A mixture of pride, excitement about what is ahead for you, and the heart tug of saying good-bye and please know that our hearts are indeed tugged!
Several years ago, we began a tradition of giving graduates pewter acorns in celebration of the beautiful trees that mark our campus. The acorn has rich symbolic meaning for people throughout the world and it is variously associated with wisdom, strength, abundance, success, protection and potential. What has been planted here in these four years has been a mere seed of knowledge that will grow in the rich and fertile environment provided wherever you may next call home.
As you cross the stage and receive your diploma, you will begin the next phase of your lifelong pursuit of learning. In recognition of that and of the connection between Susquehannans, you will each be handed a pewter acorn from a member of the Class of 2003 who also spoke to you during Convocation in your first year, Jenni Rach.
Members of the Class of 2008, the recommendation of the faculty that underlies the conferral of your degrees is Susquehanna's expression of our belief that each of you does understand your place in the chain of human history. But, to be truly educated, you must give yourself to the process of learning and the pursuit of curiosity. Seek answers to questions. Impart your knowledge on others. Your education isn't ending, it is just beginning.
Congratulations and Godspeed.


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The ministry of FCAP is carried on throughout the airline workplaces of the world by ordinary people who see their work as a partnership with God. We do not have a membership nor are we a club with dues. Rather, FCAP is a fellowship of Christians who identify with one another through a common focus and purpose. We desire to demonstrate how our faith in Jesus Christ will influence how we do our work, how we treat people, and how we respond to the circumstances of our workplace. We are blessed to have both airline and non-airline people who encourage and support the ministry.
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Considering the "branding" of Christian beliefs these days, the world tends to try to position people in one of two extremes… either you must completely agree with their views, or if you don't agree with them, then they accuse you of making them your enemy. Christians must be careful not to get caught in the middle of this kind of thinking. While God has given us the truth and asks us to be discerning about what He has deemed to be right and wrong, He also tells us not to become a judge and pronounce a final verdict or punishment on those who disagree with us and don't like us. The Bible instructs us to leave room for God, who is the absolute Judge, while at the same time show God's patience, love, and forgiveness to those who despise us (PMC). Consider: "Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." (Romans 12:17-18)
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Mittie Blue Light
This is a pretty old trick since the days of XX. Advanced players know that one of Ky's burst points (places where you can burst for free without worry) is right before the second hit of the Stun dipper. So a lot of advanced players will burst right at that point to get out of being comboed.
One of the best Ky players ever (Mitsutoshi) figured out that you can kill this burst point by FRCing in the middle of a combo to let the opponent hang himself with a burst. If the opponent doesn't burst, it's a neutral situation so it's not a big deal. If the opponent bursts, you can then block into an air combo or if you're a baller like Mittie, you can air throw them out of the burst. This requires good yomi and being able to FRC the stun dipper on demand. Japanese players nicknamed this tactic after Mitsutoshi, which roughly translated is "Mittie Blue Light"
EDIT: Video Example @ 59:37
eh-sama special
This is my personal variation on the Mittie Blue Light, though the application and situation is quite different. As far as I can tell, I am the only Ky player that does this, but I've apparently used this effectively enough that Nor-Cal people name this trick after me.
Certain types of players like to normal jump straight up roughly a quarter screen distance away in order to zone Ky out. Or, they like to air dash into or just within this distance to zone or position themselves to attack Ky. This is not a bad idea since it is outside of Ky's AAs and does limit Ky's options somewhat. This is also especially effective when Ky is cornered, as it serves a double purpose of preventing him from escaping from the corner and being just outside his effective range.
So how does Ky deal with that situation? The eh-sama special is to: Stun-Dipper to close the distance, then FRC, and air throw them. If timed and spaced right, this is more or less indefensible as you will end up right at the perfect position to airthrow them, and the Stun Dipper will place you where you need to be very quickly. This is especially effective when you're in the corner because not only do you get out of the corner, you air throw your opponent into the corner and seize the initiative. Of course, this requires that you know the stun dipper distance and FRC timing down pat, but that's a requirement for playing Ky anyway.
Theoretically you can FRC and VT to fish for a counterhit, but I think that is needlessly risky since the air throw is almost guaranteed and 100% safe even if you miss.
EDIT: Video Example @1:33 and 2:15
Next up: Ky vs. Zappa
Edited by ehuangsan, 23 July 2013 - 04:52 AM.


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Another characteristic of Celtic/Anglo-Saxon art is 'knotwork'. Lines and ribbons are taken on never-ending journeys through complex repeats of flyovers and underpasses.
Make knotwork-like designs from old electronic circuit boards
- Get hold of an old circuit board from a broken piece of electronic equipment (radio, tape/ CD player, video recorder, computer) (See Circuit image).
- Select a small part of the circuit and make a sketch of it (somewhere near a corner or an edge is best)
- Trace your sketch onto tracing paper and transfer the design four times to a page in your Research Book. Draw on the back of the tracing paper, flip it over and draw over again - repeat, to produce a rotated, mirror image pattern.
- Paint (see Circuit Drawing image)
- Scan the circuit board and select, repeat and flip a section of it using image manipulation software (see Circuit 2 and Circuit 3 images)
- Superimpose a transparent version of the design on one of your scanned textures (stained or torn paper, drawings, distressed paint surfaces, rusted iron, weathered wood, mechanical objects, rough or torn textiles) (see Iron and Circuit Knot images)
- Copy and produce further repeats (see Circuit Knot Repeat image)
- Print versions for your Research Book
Circuit Drawings
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Circuit 2
Circuit 2
Circuit 3
Circuit 3
Circuit Knot
Circuit Knot
Circuit Knot Repeat
Circuit Knot Repeat
Knotty Problems
Make knotwork-like designs from drawings of knotted string
- Take two lengths of string and dip one into black paint (use your own paint). Leave to dry
- Knot and twist the two strings together into a complicated tangle.
- Make careful observational drawings of the tangle from different angles. As with the circuit board patterns above select, trace and repeat to form a pattern.
- Transfer and paint. Try a similar technique with knotted wires. Look at the tangle at the back of your computer! (see Knots and Knots images)
More Knots
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Monthly Archive for November, 2011
Johnstown wins Class B field hockey; Cody Cooper still making impact
Cody Cooper (see boy playing field hockey post) and his Johnstown teammates upset Glens Falls in the sectional finals 4-2 Sunday. Cody is the only boy playing field hockey in Section 2 and despite late-season appeals by parents and coaches, he remained on the field. Now what happens is anyone's guess. Cody had a huge […] [Read More]
Are penalty kicks in high school the best way to end a soccer match?
Coach Donnie was a soccer goalie in college at Oneonta. As we watched his granddaughter play in high school, we've had an ongoing discussion about penalty kicks. Personally, I love penalty kicks. Watching Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain and the U.S. Women's National Team win the World Cup in 1999 on penalty kicks was the event […] [Read More]
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Niskayuna's Pop Warner Pee Wee Cheerleading Squad has qualified to compete in the eastern regional championships following a victory at a cheer competition in Utica. The team, which includes athletes ages 9-12, placed first out of eight teams in their division at the Pop Warner Eastern Region North Cheer Competition Qualifier Oct. 23 in Utica. […] [Read More]
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A big week for girls' high school soccer. Of course, I'm keeping an eye on Class B field hockey as well. Of particular interest to me are today's Bethlehem/Nisky girls' soccer game and Wednesday's Burnt Hills/Johnstown field hockey. Guilderland/Shaker soccer also promises to be a good game. College note: This year's graduating class of collegiate […] [Read More]
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
High Comedy Of the Day: Tiger Didn't Have Vegas Concert in 2010 Because of 'Scheduling Conflict'
Now here is a little nugget that I missed on Wednesday, but is absolutely worth sharing today ... Tiger Woods didn't have his Tiger Jam concert a year ago because, according to someone important, the schedule didn't work out. I'M SURE THAT'S THE REASON!
Via the AP ...
The concert was not held last year. Greg McLaughlin, the president of Woods' foundation, says organizers could not coordinate the schedules of artists and when Mandalay Bay was available.
Man, if that isn't the best thing that Tiger's camp has ever said, I don't know what is. Tiger didn't have a concert, in Las Vegas, because Mandalay Bay couldn't accomodate him? Yep, that's probably true. No way it is because news came out about Tiger's wild times in Sin City or anything. No chance that's the reason.
Also, new report out ... that fire hydrant Tiger hit actually jumped out and hit the Escalade. It wasn't Tiger's fault!!!
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Eugene Leow
The global economy has been showing signs of stalling with leading indicators across the world flashing warning signals.
With policymakers in both the United States and the euro zone constrained by political bickering and unable to instill confidence in investors, there is an increasing fear that negative sentiment may be self-reinforcing, leading to a downward spiral in global demand.
Yet, amid the gloom on the external front, the Indonesian government has maintained a target in gross domestic product rising close to 7 percent.
Can Indonesia really sail smoothly through the external storm if the going gets bad? Is the confidence justified?
Broadly speaking, there is very little not to like about Indonesia, and it is expected to be one of the most resilient economies in the event of a synchronized global slowdown. It has often been argued that domestic demand orientation, as opposed to export dependency, has insulated the country from external headwinds.
Indeed, with private consumption making up the lion's share (57 percent) of GDP, a decline in global demand should theoretically have a relatively small impact on the economy as a whole.
In 2009, Indonesia's economic growth did slow to 4.6 percent, but the figure is sanguine compared to a contraction suffered by export-oriented economies such as Singapore.
If we examine the long-term trend of private consumption, the global financial crisis was a negligible blip and the economy is already almost 30 percent larger, compared to 2008 in nominal rupiah terms.
The investment growth story is also firmly intact. With a rapidly rising middle class and a youthful population, the potential for organic demand growth is immense. The outlook for developed economies is looking increasingly shaky, so an emerging market like Indonesia has become comparatively a lot more attractive as a longer-term play.
Having established that the longer-term outlook is positive, the situation in the short term has to be examined as well.
The outlook for the next six months is still good, but negative sentiment will inevitably spill over into the export market as well as the capital markets.
Capital flows remain as Indonesia's Achilles heel. Strong economic fundamentals do not change the fact that market flows are dependent on sentiment and can be irrational especially in the short term.
During the 2008-2009 downturn, the rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index both overreacted and sold off sharply.
Not surprisingly, the rupiah and the JCI recovered in a relatively short time and have even risen above their pre-crisis highs.
Arguably, Indonesia is even more vulnerable to capital outflows now. Foreign ownership of tradable government bonds has increased to around 35 percent, compared to less than 20 percent in the middle of 2008.
During the crisis, data showed that foreign investors pared their holdings in these securities by around 25 percent. Plainly, if foreign investors repeat their feat again, the magnitude could be much larger.
However, that is only one side of the story. Bank Indonesia has exercised prudence in dealing with capital inflows, and this has been reflected in the sharp increase in foreign reserves in the last two years.
By preventing excessive currency strength and accumulating reserves, the central bank has now built a war chest — amounting to $123 billion that can be used to cushion the impact of a sudden outflow of funds. That figure is more than double from the middle of 2008.
In terms of exports, Indonesia has become much more reliant on commodities. Commodities now account for around 50 percent of total exports, compared to around 45 percent just a few years ago. Part of the increase can be explained by a larger output, but the bulk of it may just be due to elevated commodity prices.
As commodity prices eased in recent weeks, nominal exports will start to come under pressure. Earnings at commodities-related firms will also take a hit.
That said, we should not ignore the fact that lower commodity prices directly implies that inflation is going to be less of a problem in the near future.
Should commodity prices continue their downward trajectory, it would provide BI with more leeway to maintain its loose monetary policy. Consumers will also be able to allocate more funds towards other goods. Moreover, the relatively low borrowing costs should also serve to further stimulate domestic demand.
There may be some turbulence ahead, but Indonesia should be able to navigate the short-term rough waters without too much trouble.
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Pretty Little Liars Burning Question: Is Garrett Innocent?
One of the most intriguing enigmas on Pretty Little Liars Season 3 is Garrett (Yani Gellman). Back when he was dating Jenna (Tammin Sursok) he seemed like one of the sketchiest dudes in Rosewood, but ever since she turned on him we're not so sure what to make of him.
Based on the first few episodes of Season 3, he clearly knows way more than he's willing to share, and the fact that he's holding on to so many secrets automatically makes him untrustworthy in our eyes. That said, we also suspect that the mystery behind Alison (Sasha Pieterse) and now Maya's (Bianca Lawson) murders won't be so easily solved. "Garrett did it" seems like neither a satisfying nor particularly logical explanation.
Of course, even if Garrett isn't the only one who was involved — and perhaps might not even be the person who actually killed Ali — doesn't mean he's necessarily innocent of any wrongdoing. On the other hand, the Liars have been framed enough times that we know you can't always trust the evidence in Rosewood, no matter how convincing it seems.
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