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The following article appears in the December 2011 - January 2012 edition of the RMA Journal.
By Kevin McLaughlin
RMA's credit risk certification (CRC) is widely considered to be the industry's premier designation for the commercial credit risk professional. To date, more than 800 candidates have passed the CRC exam. Two banks, Capital One and SunTrust, use the RMA-CRC as an integral part of their training curriculum for experienced credit professionals.
RMA-CRC Helps Capital One Create a Common Credit Culture After Capital One acquired three banks during the 2005- 08 period, creating a Capital One credit culture became a priority.
"Each bank had a long history of success in commercial banking, but each had its own culture, lending specialties, and approval process. They were very different organizations," said Patrick Hickey, CRC, senior vice president and head of credit policy and training.
Since then, we've done a lot of work in Capital One to create a credit culture. We've created common credit policies, we've trained people, and we've communicated our changes and practices to get everyone on the same page," he said.
One piece of the framework used to create a common credit culture is RMA's credit risk certification (RMA-CRC).
"We decided to use the CRC exam as an objective, thirdparty measure of a person's technical skills," Hickey said. "We're spread out from New York to Texas, so it's tough to personally assess every person in the credit chain in a timely way. We think this third-party measure allows us to jump-start that effort."
The RMA-CRC designation is one part of a three-pronged effort at Capital One to evaluate associates already holding or being evaluated for credit authority, the other two parts being product training specific to Capital One and personal evaluations by managers.
Capital One incorporated the RMA-CRC as a formal part of its credit-training program in the summer of 2010. To date, 41 Capital One associates have earned the right to put CRC after their names. The CRC exam is valuable, Hickey said, because it tests not only book knowledge, but also credit judgment that comes only with experience.
"Experience is really critical in assessing risk," Hickey noted. "We want people who can analyze the entirety of the credit, and so five years' experience is the minimum requirement for our associates to sit for the exam. Five years is a fairly hard line for us."
Suzette Prechter, CRC, Capital One's manager of middle market underwriting in Louisiana and Texas, agrees that experience is key. She passed the CRC exam in 2009, before Capital One made a corporate commitment to the certification.
"There are a number of questions in the exam relating to the character of borrowers or handling a difficult situation," she said. "Those require credit judgment and years of experience to be able to discern the key nonfinancial elements of commercial lending."
Prechter took and passed the CRC exam in 2009 because she wanted to know firsthand what was involved.
"I wanted to see for myself that it was going to be sufficiently rigorous and also on point to really assess people's credit judgment," she said.
"I found that it does both. It was a challenging test that is not so detail-oriented that you need to have recently completed academic study to pass it. And it did have a number of questions related to credit judgment."
At the time, Prechter was managing small-business credit officers. After her positive experience, she encouraged her staff to take the CRC exam, which they did in the spring and fall of 2010.
Capital One takes a top-down approach to the CRC, with senior credit managers taking the exam first and setting an example for associates with less experience and responsibility, noted Prechter and Hickey.
"It speaks highly to the respect we have for our associates that we don't want to ask them to do something we're not willing to do ourselves," said Prechter. "It demonstrates that the entire company and the individual managers are committed to ensuring that people with credit authority know what they are doing and are exercising good judgment."
At Capital One, the CRC designation is taken very seriously as an important signifier of credit competence, Hickey said. Candidates who successfully complete the CRC exam are recognized in Capital One's risk publication.
"To a person, no one takes this lightly," Hickey said. "They do quite a bit of work to prepare for it, and they take the practice test that points out areas of weakness. It's considered an accomplishment to pass the test, a feather in their caps. Capital One is a place that recognizes professional achievements and designations."
At SunTrust, RMA-CRC Is Integrated into Credit Training At SunTrust Banks, RMA's credit risk certification is embedded in the institution's comprehensive credit-training program.
"We have an integrated approach using the credit-training materials provided by RMA," said Thomas E. Freeman, corporate executive vice president and chief risk officer. "We start by testing our lending officers and credit officers with the RMA diagnostic materials. We identify where they have shortfalls and where their skill base is substantial, and then design individual coaching and training parameters for them using training materials primarily provided by RMA."
For SunTrust, it's important to baseline the skill set for everyone with credit authority.
"Then we can figure out who's got the best sets of skills and align their level of credit authority with their capabilities," Freeman said.
While SunTrust has a core credit curriculum—a "credit boot camp" that covers the fundamentals—RMA's credit risk certification is for experienced credit professionals.
The CRC exam complements and enhances SunTrust's credit curriculum and training, said Marcie Simmons, SunTrust's learning consultant for credit risk management. Preparation includes studying the Body of Knowledge—a downloadable document containing the minimum material a qualified candidate is expected to know—participating in Web seminars that review topics covered in the exam, and taking a practice exam.
SunTrust has 50 CRCs on staff. The first group sat for the exam in fall 2009, and the fall 2011 class was the bank's fifth. Each class has roughly 20 participants, and the program becomes more popular as each class completes the RMA-CRC process.
"The word has spread, and now I'm contacted directly by people who want to do it," said Simmons. "For the last two exam periods I had wait lists for people, and already I have a spring 2012 list started.
"When they contact me, I direct them back to their managers. We want to be sure their managers are identifying the right candidates and working with them on their development plans."
One benefit of having 50 CRCs on staff at SunTrust is that they can mentor colleagues going through CRC study and preparation.
"When I ask for feedback from participants who take the exam, in every instance I've heard that having SunTrust employees who passed the exam serving as mentors is the biggest benefit in preparation," said Simmons. "They love that. It really helps them go into the exam so much more prepared than if they were trying to do it on their own."
While the mentoring is done informally and study and preparation are self-directed, Simmons makes sure Sun- Trust's CRC candidates aren't alone. She sets up a kickoff call for staff members nominated by their managers for the RMA-CRC and sends them information and an application. Then she holds monthly conference calls for those participating in the CRC process—for example, in September, October, and November for the fall exam. In addition, she's available to take calls at any time during the process.
"The monthly calls are just to check in on everybody and see how they're doing as they prepare," Simmons reported. "Is anything hanging them up? Do they have questions?"
Simmons sees SunTrust's inclusion of the CRC in its comprehensive credit curriculum as one response to the credit crisis that ravaged the banking industry.
"We have seen a renewed focus on having a strong credit foundation," she said. "It's important to have a cadre of credit professionals who have the right skills and knowledge."
Meanwhile, Freeman noted that credentialing goes a long way toward affirming the professionalism and capability of staff members. "It's important to have really good folks who are doing a really good job," he said. "With the CRC, you can point to industry-wide recognition of their skill base and capabilities. It's something I look for and something we reward in the institution.
"RMA's broad set of credit products is consistent, it follows a logical sequence, and it builds toward a crescendo at the end with credit risk certification," he added.
What the RMA-CRC Means to Credit Professionals Suzette Prechter, CRC, of Capital One, took the CRC exam very seriously as she prepared for it in 2009. She started by printing out the Body of Knowledge.
"I read the course material and identified areas where I might have some weakness," she said." In those areas, I went back to training materials to beef up my skills. Then, just a few weeks prior to the exam, I reviewed the whole Body of Knowledge a second time cover to cover.
"I took the practice exam several times. The standardized test was probably the single most intimidating factor to most of us in management. Taking the practice test gave me a lot of confidence to actually step into the test room.
"It is a point of pride to have worked as hard as I did to prepare for the exam and then to pass it the first time," Prechter added. "I am a strong advocate for the CRC. The certification is highly respected both in our company and in the industry. It is a real indication of achievement."
Continuing education to maintain the RMA-CRC is now a priority for Prechter. CRCs must complete 45 continuingeducation credits every three years to stay current.
"Having worked so hard to earn the certification, I'm now focused on how many hours of continuing education I have and need to retain it," she said. "RMA offers a large number of opportunities to get continuing-education hours."
Like Prechter, Scott Clemmons, CRC, of SunTrust Banks took the exam in 2009, after he had been appointed Sun- Trust's wholesale lending credit training manager.
"I was relieved to find out I passed," he said. "After all, I was the new credit training manager!"
Clemmons wrote down and adhered to a weekly study plan to prepare for the exam.
"I took the Body of Knowledge, spaced it out in weekly increments, and thoroughly read and studied the materials," he said. "After I took the practice exam, I felt fairly confident. One thing to remember is that, while the CRC exam does mirror the practice exam, there are still some significant case studies to work through," he said.
"My background was instrumental in my success with the exam. You can be very textbook-smart, but it's the practical application of the training to the job that really prepares you."
For Michelle Aurelius, CRC, senior vice president and region credit portfolio manager at SunTrust, Web seminars offered by RMA were key in helping her prepare for the exam, which she took and passed in April 2010.
SunTrust's commitment to the CRC designation as part of its credit-training program gives it tremendous in-house credibility, Aurelius said. And credit risk professionals at SunTrust who already have the CRC are a big help to candidates preparing for the exam, she added.
Kristen Anthony, CRC, vice president and middle market underwriter at Capital One, took her preparations very seriously.
"The month prior to the exam, I studied about five hours every night and five to seven hours on the weekends," she said. "I read all the Body of Knowledge material, read the fundamentals material, took the fundamentals exam,1 took the end-of-module practice tests, answered all the end-ofmodule questions, took the practice exam multiple times, and organized all the reading material into a consolidated study guide that I reviewed a number of times before taking the exam."
Her dedication paid off; she passed the CRC exam in April 2011.
"The exam was challenging," she said. "I'll be sure to get my 15 hours of credits each year for the next three years so I don't have to take it again!"
Kevin McLaughlin is the senior writer for The RMA Journal. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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Missouri Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Date: March 9, 2013
Tip-Off: 3 p.m. CT
Arena: Thompson-Boling Arena (21,678)
TV: ESPN (Mark Jones - Play by Play / Jimmy Dykes - Analyst)
Radio: Tiger Radio Network (Mike Kelly - Play by Play and Gary Link - Analyst)
Rankings: Missouri - RV/NR - Associated Press / USA Today Coaches' Poll
Tennessee - NR/NR
Series: Missouri leads 4-2; Last 67-54 win by Tennessee on Dec. 14, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Missouri: Frank Haith (Elon '88); 181-114 overall (9th); 52-13 at Mizzou (2nd)
Tennessee: Cuonzo Martin (Purdue '00) 37-26 at Tennessee (2nd season); 98-67 (Fifth season)
For Openers...
> Missouri Basketball completes its first regular season of play in the Southeastern Conference on Saturday as the Tigers face one of the country's hottest teams, the Tennessee Volunteers, on Saturday afternoon in Thompson-Boling Arena.
> Missouri will play its first game in Thompson-Boling on Saturday, but the Tigers have faced Tennessee in Knoxville three times since the series began in 1961 ... Missouri is 2-1 in Knoxville winning 86-61 in 1961 and again in 1972 (67-57) ... The last meeting in the series was a 67-54 Volunteer win in Knoxville in 1985.
> Missouri is playing some of its best basketball down the stretch and has won four of its last five games, including its most recent road decision at South Carolina (90-68) on Feb. 28 ... Missouri has been outstanding from the floor during those five games averaging 83.6 points on 53.3 percent shooting ... Over the last three games the Tigers are averaging 90.7 points and shooting 61.4 percent from the floor in wins against South Carolina, LSU and Arkansas.
> Laurence Bowers returns to his home state for his final regular season game ... The Memphis, Tenn., native has been on a tear over his last two games, averaging 23.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in wins against LSU and Arkansas ... A 2012 graduate of Mizzou and just one semester shy of his master's degree, Bowers is on a run of back-to-back double-doubles and is making a late push for All-America consideration after missing five games with an MCL injury (also missed all of the 2011-12 season with an ACL tear).
> Mizzou is the lone high major team in college hoops with six players averaging double figures in scoring ... The Tigers have been one of college basketball's more balanced scoring teams since 2010-11 having five players in double figures in 2010-11 and 2011-12 before having six in double figures this season.
> Phil Pressey is the lone Tiger ever to play a complete season for Head Coach Frank Haith and if you break down the numbers Missouri is getting 84.7 percent of its scoring and 91.9 percent of its rebounding from players that did not see action for the club last season.
> Pressey has 552 career assists and is in "no man's land" with regards to career dimes and conference rank, but he would be seventh all-time in Big 12 history and just 72 assists shy of the Top 10 in SEC history ... He is also just 12 assists shy of the single-season record for assists at Mizzou, breaking his own mark set last year.
> Missouri is one of college basketball's winningest teams since 2008-09 ... The Tigers have 129 wins over the last five years, which is ninth among high major programs nationally.
> Mizzou continues to be one of the country's better rebounding clubs, ranking No. 2 nationally with 41.4 boards per game ... Missouri has done a great job on the backboard in its last 12 contests, boasting a rebounding margin of +12.1 ... The Tigers have outrebounded 25-of-30 opponents this year.
> Keion Bell continues to have an All-SEC type season and is averaging 16.6 points in his last 10 games, while also shooting 58 percent from the floor and contributing 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
> Jabari Brown has also been outstanding in league play and ranks sixth in the league with 15.1 points per night ... Brown has hit three or more treys in 11-of-21 games this season and has been one of the more consistent perimeter jump shooters, hitting 38 percent from three during SEC play.
Mizzou Basketball Cliff Notes...
> Missouri Basketball finishes off the regular season on Saturday as the Tigers travel to Knoxville, Tenn., to face one of the league's hottest teams, the Tennessee Volunteers.
> Missouri is looking for its 12th conference win of the season and the game has huge SEC Tournament seeding implications ... The Tigers would finish as high as No. 2 or No. 3 in the seedings with a win, but could still finish as low as sixth due to tie-breakers with a loss.
> Missouri is in the midst of its fifth consecutive 20-win campaign, a new school record ... The Tigers have actually won 23+ games each of the last four seasons and need one more win to match that feat as well.
> MU had also won 20+ games in four consecutive years from 1988-92 and 1979-83 before eclipsing that mark.
> Mizzou put the finishing touches on an undefeated home campaign and will look for its third road win in the last five games ... Missouri has battled through a number of near-misses away from home and its last four road losses were decided by a combined 14 points and the seven-point loss at Kentucky was in overtime.
> Tiger fans will see a familiar last name on the Volunteer roster, Quinton Chievous, who is the son of Derrick Chievous, Missouri's all-time leading scorer ... The Band-Aid Man scored 2,580 points in his Tiger career and was drafted in the first round of the 1988 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets (No. 16 overall).
> Tennessee is just outside of the Top 25 rankings, but head coach Frank Haith is a very good 9-4 vs. Top 25 opponents at Mizzou and is 5-3 vs. the Top 10.
> Missouri is 5-2 vs. Top 10 opponents at home since 2008-09 and is 8-4 vs. Top 12 opponents since Mizzou Arena opened in 2004-05.
> Missouri is coming off a resounding 93-63 win over Arkansas to finish the home slate ... The Tigers got 24 points and 11 rebounds from senior Laurence Bowers in his final home game and 23 from sophomore Jabari Brown.
> It was the most lopsided Mizzou win in the series and the Tigers out-rebounded Arkansas 44-19 ... No Razorback had more than three rebounds in the contest.
> Missouri now leads the SEC in scoring during league play (77.1) and is averaging 83.1 points over its last eight contests.
> Mizzou is No. 6 nationally in offensive rebounding percentage at 39.9 percent (KenPom.com) and have used that great rebounding to rank No. 8 nationally in offensive efficiency ... Mizzou of course led the country in offensive efficiency a season ago.
> Missouri, Indiana, Creighton and Florida are the lone teams to rank among the Top 10 in offensive efficiency the last two years ... What makes that stat even more impressive is the fact the Tigers have just one player returning from last season's team, Phil Pressey, and are getting nearly 92 percent of their scoring production from fresh faces.
> Mizzou is also much improved in its defensive efficiency over last season ... Per Kenpom.com, the Tigers are No. 71 in defensive efficiency compared to No. 115 last year.
> Head Coach Frank Haith won his 50th game at Mizzou on Feb. 28 at South Carolina (63 total games) ... He was the fastest to 50 wins in school history.
> To put that in perspective Mike Anderson won his 50th game in his 81st try, Quin Snyder won No. 50 in his 80th game and Norm Stewart grabbed win No. 50 at Mizzou in his 92nd game ... George Edwards is actually No. 2 on the list, winning his 50th game in his 79th attempt ... Wilbur Stalcup won his 50th in game 86 tries.
> Missouri has tied a school record with six different players having scored at least 20 points in a game this season ... The last time that happened at Mizzou was during the 2008-09 season.
> Overall Missouri has 24 20-point efforts from those six players after having 33 20-point nights last year.
> Mizzou has played just 12 games this season with its regular rotation ... The Tigers are 9-3 in those contests and three of those eight wins are vs. ranked opponents (No. 10 Illinois, No. 23 Ole Miss and No. 4 Florida).
> With injuries and a near complete roster turnover, Missouri has used eight different starting lineups this year ... Haith used the same starting lineup throughout the 2011-12 campaign.
> The Tigers lead the SEC in free throw shooting, hitting 76.4 percent of their charity tosses in league play ... Overall this season the Tigers have made 476 free throws and their opponents have attempted just 505.
> Nationally the Tigers rank No. 29 in free throw percentage (.746) and are the No. 5 high major free throw shooting team in America ... Oklahoma is No. 11 nationally (.760), Utah is No. 16 (.753), UConn is No. 24 (.748) and Oklahoma State in No. 27 (.747).
> A big reason for those free throw numbers is the senior forward Alex Oriakhi, who is shooting a career best 75.0 percent at the line on the year and is hitting 78.9 percent of his attempts in league play.
> Oriakhi is the first Tiger to average 8.0+ rebounds and shoot 70+ percent from the foul line since Doug Smith in 1990-91.
> Over the last four seasons Missouri is shooting 74.4 percent (2089-of-2809) from the foul line as a team and the Tigers have not been below 72.4 percent as a team since 2008-09.
> Mizzou has been very good in the second half of games all season ... The Tigers are averaging 41.5 points and are shooting 50.3 percent from the floor, 37.1 percent from three-point range and 77.4 percent from the foul line in the second half this year.
> The club boasts a +6.5 scoring margin (41.3-to-34.8) in this second half of those games as well.
> Mizzou's defense was outstanding at home this season, as just three teams topped 70 points vs. the Tigers (Auburn, Ole Miss and LSU) and opponents averaged just 62.4 points on 38 percent shooting at Mizzou Arena.
> Missouri has been one of the country's top rebounding teams throughout the year and has out-rebounded 25-of-30 foes in 2012-13 ... Missouri tied its largest rebounding margin of the year on March 5 (+25) vs. Arkansas and has recorded a double-digit rebounding advantages in 16-of-30 games, including four straight vs. Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Arkansas and Florida.
> The Tigers also average 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (No. 19 nationally) and turn that into 13.9 second-chance points per contest.
> Missouri has had six different players record double-figures in rebounds in a game this season, which is the most since six Tigers accomplished the feat during the 1995-96 campaign ... The school record for the number of players recording at least 10 rebounds in one game is seven, set during the 1959-60 season.
> In addition, Missouri already has a total of 21 point-rebound double-doubles between four different players (Bowers, Oriakhi, Ross and Bell), bettering the nine team double-doubles for Mizzou in 2011-12.
> Although the Tigers have a number of familiar faces due to transfer years with the program, just one player, Phil Pressey, has played for Head Coach Frank Haith ... Missouri is getting 84.7 percent of its scoring and 91.9 percent of its rebounding from players that did not see action at Mizzou a season ago.
> Missouri continues to get strong bench production thanks to the consistent play of Tony Criswell, Earnest Ross and the addition of Jabari Brown ... Missouri is averaging 18.5 points per game from its bench on the year.
> On the season Missouri has 20 double-figure scoring efforts off the bench (Ross - 11, Bell - 4, Criswell - 2, Brown, Jankovic and Webster-Chan - 1).
> Despite having so many newcomers, Mizzou has been balanced through 30 games with eight players averaging at least 16.9 minutes a contest ... Nine different Tigers have also reached double figures in scoring in a game this season and seven different Tigers have recorded at least 7+ boards in a game.
> Missouri has won 73 consecutive regular-season, non-conference home games since 2005-06 and since 2006-07 (66-0) the club's average margin of victory has been 26.7 points in those non-league home tilts.
> Missouri is 16-0 in home non-league games under Frank Haith and 15 of those 16 wins have been by double figures ... In fact Mizzou is 24-2 in regular season non-league games under Haith and have won 18 of those games by 10 or more points, including wins over Villanova (10), Notre Dame (29) and California (39) on neutral courts.
> Haith was of course named the National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press, taking the Tigers to their second 30-win season in school history and fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament.
> Mizzou got an early start to its 2012-13 campaign, playing five games in Europe from Aug. 8-18 ... However none of Missouri's current players saw action overseas, proving to be a great opportunity for the MU newcomers to get extended playing time.
> The Tigers played games in Amsterdam, Belgium and France.
> Mizzou also had four players ranked among the top players at their position by CBS Sports ... Phil Pressey headlined that list at No. 2 among point guards.
> In the front court Alex Oriakhi was ranked No. 35 and Laurence Bowers checked in at No. 38.
> Newcomer Jabari Brown was ranked among college hoop's top wing players, checking in at No. 48.
> Fran Fraschilla ranked Phil Pressey as the country's No. 5 most-important player.
> Luke Winn of Sports Illustrated also listed Pressey (No. 5) on his preseason Naismith Award watch list.
> Missouri's transfer class of Keion Bell, Jabari Brown, Alex Oriakhi and Earnest Ross is being considered as one of the best in basketball history by the Sporting News.
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My best friend from college is getting married in June, and next weekeallege and I and the rest of the bridesmaids are all getting together to plan various things, including creating a custom cocktail called the Dodger, after her and her fiancé's adorable mixed-breed puppy. I've never created a cocktail from scratch before, so I don't really know what to suggest. Has anybody done anything like this? Any ideas? Dodger's a bat-eared chocolate brown mutt, big and gangly, probably with some Pitt bull in him, if that helps. (I know this is an odd Talk topic, but if I can't ask here, where? :D)
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Sewing is the new shopping. In these cash-strapped times it's more fun to get together with friends and stitch something handmade and special, whether for yourself or a friend, than to go out and spend that hard-earned money - plus to be given a gift that someone has created and spent time making is always heart-warming. Following the huge success of last year's MAKE!, Cath Kidston has now put together a treasure trove of fabulous simple projects for stitchers to get their needles into - bags, clothes, soft toys and many more - and all designed to be made with her popular printed fabrics. As an inspirational kick-start, Cath is giving away with the book a length of a unique fabric specially printed for the book, together with handles, a label and button to make up into a bag. The book itself is packed with 41 projects with full instructions to make a range of fun and useful things, from a drawstring washbag to a knitting needle case. All the sewing techniques are clearly explained in an introductory section so that even an absolute beginner can be sure of success, together with details of how to embroider, applique and adorn your items in other ways. Stunning photographs, colourful contemporary design and step-by-step pictures make everything absolutely clear and user-friendly. The book also contains a large pattern sheet with cut-out templates.
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One of Britain's leading and most loved designers, Cath Kidston is best known for her vintage-inspired, colourful prints for the home. Cath began her career as an interior designer before opening her first retail shop in London in 1993 selling vintage fabrics and antique furniture. She now has 36 shops and 5 concessions in the UK, as well as 2 shops in Ireland, 15 in Japan, and 4 in Korea. In addition to their signature cloth prints, the company has developed a wide range of products in response to a growing demand. Everything from bags, cushions, stationery, t-shirts, nightwear and babygrows are all part of the ever-expanding product range. Her popularity has increased year by year since starting a mail order catalogue and website. Cath has published four other books - In Print, Make!, Patch! and Stitch! with Quadrille - and has a very successful stationery line.
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Speck always has such a broad variety of cases and the case that caught my eye was the iPad mini case w/ the hook - until she tried hanging it from her belt. Then I felt like, my driver's license is not only good for automobile operation and purchasing controlled substances but it's also dandy at picking door locks.
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P2P group PublicHD released EXTRAS 720p Bluray of Paranormal Activity 4 (2012), a Horror movie, directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman, starring Katie Featherston, Kathryn Newton, Matt Shively. It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in. Enjoy!
Plot: The story takes place in 2011, five years after Katie killed her boyfriend Micah, sister Kristi, her husband Daniel and took their baby, Hunter. Story focuses on Alex and her family experiencing weird stuff since the new neighbors moved in the town.
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Ed. note – this week's music feature is all about emcee-producer Saafir, the Saucee Nomad. The wheelchair-bound associate of Hobo Junction and Digital Underground (and actor in 'Menace II Society') opened up to Guardian music writer Garrett Caples about his recent health struggles, making music, and what's keeping him in check. Here's the extended interview we couldn't fit in the print edition:
San Francisco Bay Guardian Did you have any idea [Digital Underground leader] Shock-G was going to post about you on Davey-D's blog?
Saafir Actually I had no idea that he was going to put that out. Shock had came and saw me one time and I didn't really tell nobody that I was in a wheelchair as far as the DU crew. I wasn't really in contact with anybody. Nobody really stayed in contact with me. If you ain't really hollerin' at me, I'm not just gonna call you and be like, "Hey bruh, what's up? I'm in a wheelchair." Read more »
BEER + WINE ISSUE: A self-guided bike tour to up your brew IQ
BEER I will not re-enter the one-sided debate of whether the East Bay is cooler than San Francisco (we covered that in our much hullabalooed April 11 cover story, helpfully titled "San Francisco's loss") But I will tell you this: one side of the Bay Bridge has less hills. Less hills being a boon for the drunk biker in us all.Read more »
In this week's paper we poured out our thoughts on two delicious new additions to the East Bay bar scene, Honor Bar and the New Easy. Below, we glass up some other exciting East Bay drink destinations we think are worth your swizzle:
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The link below is to a comprehensive article exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the iPad for use by accountants. The observations are equally applicable for lawyers assessing whether the iPad is an appropriate tool for their practice. If … Continue reading
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A demo version of Windows 8 has been unveiled and is a potentially potent post post PC challenger (say that 5 times fast :)) to Apple OS system devices– never mind that the public has not seen the hardware side … Continue reading
TrialPad, Exhibit A, and RLTC Evidence– A Comparison of Lawyer Trial Presentation Applications for iPad
Currently, there are three trial presentation iPad applications available at the App Store: TrialPad ($89.00), Exhibit A ($9.99) and RLTC Evidence ($4.99). I have tested each of them, and offer the following general observations: (1) All of these applications offer … Continue reading
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You may have noticed a new button on LionBrand.com. Now, you can share all of your favorite yarns, patterns, and goodies with your Facebook friends with one click. First, find the page you want to share. You'll notice the Facebook "Like" button at the top right of the screen.
Next, click the "Like" button. If you're not already logged into Facebook, you will receive a prompt to do so.
Facebook will let your friends know that you have liked the page. You'll also see the pages that your friends have liked. It's another way to share your recommendations and love of yarncrafting with others.
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At the end of April, Andrea (one of our great Lion Brand Yarn Studio staffers) and I headed down to Atlanta, Georgia for Stitches South. It's only Lion Brand's second time to Stitches ever and our first time to Stitches South, so it was a exciting experience for us, as well as the hundreds of people who stopped by our booth to say hi!
As usual, we showed off the LB Collection and other new yarns like Amazing, we gave away free patterns, dozens of door prizes, raffle prizes, and more at the booth — we even a huge basket of yarn at the Ravelry party. We also featured 3 different gorgeous garments at the Knitter's Magazine fashion show: the knit Modern Lodge Pullover in Amazing (pictured below left), the knit Dressmaker Detail Cardigan (pictured below right), and the beautiful crochet Lavish Lace Shawl, which got a big cheer from the crocheters in the audience.
Another highlight of the show is always seeing the what our customers have done with our yarn. Check out this beautiful beaded necklace that this lady knit in our LB Collection Wool Stainless Steel.
Finally, I also got a chance to meet some of the listeners of our podcast, YarnCraft, which I write and produce. It's always very rewarding to meet listeners in person and to know that they're enjoy what you do!
As always, it was wonderful to see and meet our customers, and we hope to see you at some of the upcoming events that we're attending:
Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA – May 22-23
Knit & Crochet Show in Manchester, NH – July 7-10
Stitches Midwest in Schaumburg, IL – August 19-22
We go to events throughout the year, so keep an eye on the blog and our official newsletter, The Weekly Stitch, for updates!
Were you at the show? Tell us about your experiences!
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When I was young, school was definitely not one of my favorite places to go, but as I have gotten older I have found a new respect for the classroom. As most knitters and crocheters know, there is always a new skill or pattern or challenge to take on, and as I've gotten older, I've realized how important it is to continue to expand my own knowledge and to share that knowledge with others. Over the past month I had the pleasure of speaking to two Marketing classes, one from Baruch College and one from Pratt Institute, both in New York City. These presentations allowed me to speak to the students about the various aspects of our company that have made us successful over the years and our core values.
The Baruch students were part of an eco-focused marketing class, and so we discussed various "green" initiatives and efforts that we've taken on at Lion Brand. I spoke to them about the various eco-friendly features of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, our store in New York City, such as bamboo flooring, recycled ceiling tiles, recycled materials used to make our cash/wrap and counters, and water-based paints. I also presented our organic yarns, such as Nature's Choice Organic Cotton and LB Collection Organic Wool, and recycled yarns like our Recycled Cotton. It was important to me to also talk to the students about how this family-owned company has continued to evolve over the years and innovate in this traditional, but forward-moving industry.
The students of Pratt Institute (pictured) came to take a tour of our Studio. They received a tour from Patty and we gave them a firsthand look at the ways we've made this store a unique retail destination for yarn. After the tour, they met with Ilana and learned all about the importance of social media to Lion Brand, from our Facebook page to Twitter, and of course this blog. Karen and the rest of our Design team then walked them through the design process and gave them a constructive view on how much work goes into making our patterns and garments come to life.
I enjoyed speaking to these students as much as they enjoyed spending the night getting an insight to our business. I hope I was able to inspire them as they have inspired me.
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Tags folk, indie
Artists Sufjan Stevens, Seabear, Devendra Banhart
January 06, 2012
All alone!
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Sufjan Stevens, Seabear, Devendra Banhart
Little Talks!!! YESS!! that was the perfect start to this playlist
Bitchin' Personality Playlist by libraryminded
I'm going to ride out this identity crisis in style.
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Transitions by libraryminded
The sound of winter fading slowly into spring.
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Location, Location, Location by libraryminded
Wanderlust, friends.
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4 FM quick reads on energy management
1. Soft Skills Are Important in Retrocommissioning
Today's topic is the importance of soft skills for retrocommissioning.
Retrocommissioning — the commissioning of existing building systems — can save a significant amount of energy for a relatively small investment, in part by improving the way controls operate. But in some facilities, any change in operations may seem like a risk - a risk that isn't worth taking.
That was the case at the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign. The University decided to retrocommission buildings with the highest energy use. But the retrocommissioning teams sometimes met with resistance, even though departments housed in those buildings were going to be charged back for energy use. Some departments were worried that changes in the way the facility operated might cause harm to experiments that had been going on for years - even decades.
Working with the staff in those buildings took patience and persistence. The retrocommissioning team made small changes, then let everyone see the results. They also had to educate occupants about the impact that their behavior could have on energy use. In one lab, encouragement to close fume hood sashes reduced energy costs by $30,000 in one month.
Being sensitive to occupant perceptions paid off, not only in energy savings, but also in customer satisfaction. By the time the retrocommissioning team left, building occupants were happy they'd come.
Three Factors Can Limit BAS Interoperability
Today's topic is three obstacles to interoperability.
A growing number of building automation systems are being installed using open protocols like BACnet or LonTalk to enable them to interoperate with products and systems from a range of vendors. But facility managers who are considering open systems should be aware of factors that may limit interoperability.
One such factor is the use of gateways to connect systems that cannot otherwise communicate. These may be a good choice when it comes to linking an existing proprietary system to a new system. But if a new system uses gateways for interoperability, that's an indication that the system itself isn't truly open.
A second potential problem is failure to implement the open protocol properly. To avoid that problem, look for products that have been certified. BACnet Testing Laboratories certifies BACnet producs, while LonMark International certifies LonTalk products.
A third factor to consider is the extent to which proprietary capabilities exist on systems using open protocols. The more that there are proprietary functions, the less the system is fully interoperable.
Energy Savings and Comfort Depend on Sensor Calibration
Today's topic is the importance of keeping sensors calibrated.
We all know the saying, garbage in, garbage out. That phrase applies to the building automation system as much as to any other computer system.
One sure way to reduce the effectiveness of the BAS is to fail to check and calibrate sensors on a regular basis. The BAS uses data from those sensors to control HVAC and other equipment, to issue alarms, and to develop reports. But over time those sensors go out of calibration or stop functioning. The only way to make sure they're delivering accurate data is to put them on a regular maintenance schedule.
Of course, that's easier said than done. Like many preventive maintenance activities, sensor calibration is easy to put off when staff is busy or the budget is tight. But false readings and failed sensors can waste a considerable amount of energy. What's more, they can produce occupant complaints about uncomfortable conditions. If that happens, the facility staff may very well wind up spending time trying to figure out what's wrong and mollifying occupants.
A building automation system is a substantial investment. Keeping sensors calibrated is an important step to getting the value from that investment.
BAS Start/Stop Optimization Offers Savings
Today's tip has to do with understanding resistance to change.
It has become a cliché to say that change is a constant in today's business environment. Cliché or not, the accelerating pace of change means that facility executives are likely to find themselves in an effort to bring about substantial change. That change may affect all employees — as with an effort to educate occupants about their role in energy efficiency — or it may be focused on facility department staff, as with a change in the way that work is assigned within the department.
Regardless of the nature of the change, one thing is sure: there will be resistance. Here are some common reasons for resistance:
• Failure of past change efforts. Employees who have seen earlier initiatives fade away after much excitement and hard work are more likely to be cynical about a new effort — and reluctant to put in the extra work that's needed to make it happen.
• Fear of the unknown. Change can be threatening. It may suggest that the way employees have been working isn't good enough. It also requires adapting to new ways of working — and raises the question of what will happen to those who don't adapt.
• Misunderstandings about the plan for change. Change efforts always prompt rumors, whether about the extent of the change or the "real" reason for the change. If employees don't enough get solid information about the change initiative, they are likely to believe what they hear — and most of it will be bad.
That resistance can be frustrating, but facility executives who understand the reasons for resistance and can empathize with those who resist change will be better able to deal with that resistance.
energy management , building automation systems , retrocommissioning , HVAC , facility management


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14 Kinds Of Cats You Maybe Didn't Know Existed
14 Breeds Of Cat You Maybe Didn't Know Existed
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As a verifiable crazy cat lady, I decided I'd delve into the world of weird cat breeds, just because. Do I need a better reason? I don't think so. Here are 14 breeds of cat you've probably never encountered.
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In addition to targeting cancerous tumors, the couple has discovered a novel delivery agent, a molecular nanosyringe, which can deliver and inject diagnostic or therapeutic agents specifically to cancer cells.
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In a project with the Cancer Center at Rhode Island Hospital, the URI researchers have successfully shown that the peptide can deliver nanogold particles into the cancerous tumor. Once in place, the tiny gold particles can absorb more radiation, providing a more lethal dose to the tumor, but not to surrounding health cells.
"Drs. Reshetnyak and Andreev research offers a potential for a new and more effective approach to the treatment of cancer with radiation, making it highly intriguing and important," said Edward S. Sternick, medical physicist-in-chief, Department of Radiation Oncology, Rhode Island Hospital and professor and vice chair radiation oncology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
"About 1.6 million new cancer patients are diagnosed annually in the U.S." says Sternick noting that the number is expected to grow significantly, reaching 2 million cases per year in the next 10 years, a direct reflection of our aging population. Approximately 50 percent of these cancer patients will receive radiation therapy during the course of their disease.
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Battery eliminator circuit
A battery eliminator circuit (BEC) is an electronic circuit designed to deliver electrical power to other circuitry without the need for a battery. Historically the expression was sometimes used to describe devices used to power battery-driven equipment from mains electricity. This is still the case in many products offered in retail electronic supply stores.
Radio-controlled (R/C) models[edit]
In an electric-powered radio controlled model, the BEC is typically part of the electronic speed control (ESC). BEC allows such a model to carry only one battery (the motive power battery) instead of two (motive power, and a separate battery to operate the R/C equipment). A BEC-equipped ESC meant for airplane use often incorporates a low-voltage-cutoff (LVC) circuit which can sense the voltage drop caused when the battery has little charge left in it. It then cuts the power to the 'drive' motor in order to provide the 'steering' servo(s) with enough power to be able to bring the model safely back to the operator. The power to the propeller would be cut but the operation of the control surfaces would be maintained in order to perform a dead-stick landing. Without this feature, all control would be lost when the battery expired, probably resulting in the destruction of the model. In some cases, the BEC is part of the radio control receiver, instead of being part of the ESC.
R/C BECs in their simplest form use a linear fixed voltage regulator with its standard circuit suggested in the manufacturer's datasheet – usually the power supply of the receiver needs 5 V. Low-drop types are preferred – especially for batteries with only a few cells. For small models, 1.5 to 2 A are enough; for mid-size models a 3 A type needs to be considered. BECs for large models have to provide current of 5 A or more. There a more complicated switched-mode regulator should be used, as the BEC has to deal with losses. These losses are proportional to the difference of the target voltage of 5 volts and the voltage of the main battery; as well as they are proportional to the provided current. For example, take a 10-cell NiMh accumulator with a normal voltage of 12 volts. With a peak current of 5 A, the BEC will have losses of (12 V − 5 V) × 5 A = 35 W. With a linear regulator, these 35 W will be converted to heat and so require a large heat sink. In all cases, it is a good idea to mount some large capacitors to buffer the regulated output. In large plane or ship models, another possibility is to buffer the power supply with a further capacitor near the actuator's (servos).
More recently uses for R/C BECs are to convert higher voltage lithium polymer battery packs to 12v, this has occurred due do the increased popularity in using camera equipment for FPV use. Several BEC manufacturers offer a BEC ( voltage regulator ) for this purpose and people may become confused as this is 'out of the ordinary' to use a BEC for a 12v application.
BECs also come in several forms, SBEC & UBEC being the main variety... See Voltage Regulator
BECs are also used in some motorcycle and ATV applications to reduce the weight penalty involved in carrying a battery. The battery is typically replaced by one or more large but light-weight capacitors which smooth out the fluctuating electrical pulses coming from the alternator, without themselves generating power. As there is no electrical power source, electrical starters cannot be used.


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West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame, who is hoping for a switch to Liverpool, looks set to leave Upton Park this summer.
Whether Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has a real interest in the player remains to be seen but it is not the first time the Senegal powerhouse has been linked with a move away from the Hammers and he has made it clear he wants to move to Liverpool in the future.
The 26-year-old, who is also wanted by Newcastle, has one year left on his current contract but is unlikely to be offered the sort of terms he wants to extend that deal.
He is apparently after £80,000-a-week but West Ham unlikely to fulfil those wishes, although whether Liverpool would is also open to question.
His current deal has a buy out clause of £3.5million and according to reports a summer move looks on the cards.
He said earlier this year that he wants an Anfield switch: "Liverpool? I can't tell you if I will be a Liverpool player next season. But I think my name is still on their wanted list. "I don't hide it, I'm ambitious and I want to join a top-six side. I am 26 years old and it's time to take that step."
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New Mexico native Philip Berry was named coach of the Texas Tech Rodeo Team in July. Berry hopes to build on an already successful program with the women bringing home the national collegiate title last year.
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Photo By Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-NewsPhil Mickelson, teeing off on No. 14, was disappointed after he had to withdraw from the Valero Texas Open with an injury. He hopes to play in the Shell Houston Open next weekend.
SAN ANTONIO — Phil Mickelson came to the Valero Texas Open to work on his game. He left with his health in question.
Mickelson, the world's No. 5-ranked player, pulled a right oblique muscle on his drive on the par-4, 10th hole Saturday, prompting him to withdraw from the tournament.
He was 1-over for the day at the time of the injury. He was taken off the course in a cart.
"I just killed it, and it wouldn't subside," Mickelson said in a statement, referring to his pain level. "I'm going back to San Diego for a couple of days and have a doctor take a look at it."
Mickelson is entered in the Shell Houston Open next week, the last tournament before the Masters. He was seen attending the Spurs game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at the AT&T Center.
It's the second time this year the three-time Masters champion has withdrawn in the middle of a tournament. He pulled out of Torrey Pines because of a back injury.
"I hope I'll be OK to play in the Shell, but I just don't know," he said.
Walker up and down: Boerne resident Jimmy Walker was unable to move into contention, finishing at 1-under on the day for a 2-over 218 total through 54 holes. He's tied for 48th entering Sunday's final round.
Beckman falters: In contention for the lead after the first two rounds, San Antonio's Cameron Beckman suffered through a bogey-filled day to finish with a 5-over 77.
His 54-hole score of 216 leaves him tied for 30th. His round included two birdies, four bogeys and double bogeys on Nos. 4 and 9.
Masters in sight: With a potential invitation to Augusta on the line, Ryan Palmer birdied three of his first four holes en route to a 4-under 68.
His 5-under, 211 total is seven shots behind leader Steven Bowditch.
Palmer needs a top-3 finish to earn the coveted Masters invite.
"I just got to take care of business," he said.
10th time a charm?: Matt Kuchar is making his 10th start in the Texas Open this week.
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The Vikings are coming off a 42-17 loss to Pflugerville Hendrickson last week on the road, while A&M Consolidated' district tune-up against Lake Travis was rained out.
The Tigers will be looking to avenge a 71-68 four overtime loss at home last year to the Panthers. It was a game that many Tiger fans would like to forget, but can't.
"I know the coaching staff hasn't forgotten that game and a few of our kids were a part of it," said Tiger head coach David Raffield. "It was unbelievable emotions in that game. It was exciting to be a part of, but it was a disappointing loss," concluded Raffield.
The Tigers and Panthers will kick things off at 7:30 at Abe Martin Stadium in Lufkin.
The Vikings (2-2) will be looking to hand the War Eagles (4-0) its first loss of the season in the district opener for both teams.
"Every coach talks about the seasons," said Bryan Head Coach Ross Rogers. "You have your preseason and then you have district and then hopefully the playoffs so everybody in our district anyway the quest starts right now so everything has to be as good as you can make it," concluded Rogers.
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So there are some reasons for a little optimism, but it is difficult to make projections without knowing the budget agreement.Calculated Risk
McBride reasonably expects growth to pick up because housing and local government are coming off the bottom. Where I differ is that I doubt that housing will be the growth driver that it has traditionally been. The overhang is still out there and will take more years to dissipate. Most people now realize that too much house can be a burden.
The other asset bubble is common stocks, which have been boosted by record setting profit margins. This can't continue, as high profits correspond to low wages and, consequently, low purchasing power. The ownership society has stalled, and the owners haven't yet come to terms with this bad news.
McBride and others think that we'll be back to normal now that the housing excesses have been worked off. But the housing bubble was a result of lack of other opportunities. Housing was the one sector that couldn't be offshored.
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Willsboro should be very proud of all the wonderful volunteers that have given of their time especially over the summer season. To show our appreciation a Volunteer Harvest Luncheon was given to the many volunteers. It was held at the Visitor's Center on Sunday, Oct. 4th at noon time. Lori Lincoln-Spooner, Joann Betters, Ashley Walker, Beverley Moran and Nancy Huestis planned and made the event very festive and a bountiful assortment of food was available.
We are also most appreciative of the many businesses that donated food for the event. They included the Sportsman's Dinette, Village Meat Market, Rick's Place, James Cider Mill, The Country Store, Willsboro Methodist Church, along with donations from those planning the event. To make it more thankful there were many door prizes, some from The Turtle Island Caf , Carriage House, Town of Willsboro, Sid Couchey, Ashley Walker and Lori Lincoln-Spooner. There were around 75 to 80 in attendance; it was a wonderful way to end the season.
Another great event was the celebration of Ethel Doyle's 95th Birthday; this was held in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Ken & Ella Coonrod of Willsboro. Guest included Rolland Jr., Virgin & Barbara Doyle from Mechanicsville, Va., Dianne & Thomas Brooks from Glens Falls, Bud & Nancy Doyle, Michael, Patti & Sarah Doyle from Elizabethtown, Dan & Deborah Palmer & Briane Weber from Olmstedville, Patrick & Shana Doyle from Plattsburg, her sister Catherine Bigelow from Willsboro. Some of the other guests came from as far as Dannemora, Lake Clear, Burke, Malone, and Saranac Lake. The big surprise was when a group of Cumberland Bay Barbershoppers arrived to entertain. A great time was had by all and it was a most memorable party.
Hopeful you noticed that the Willsboro Flu Clinic had to be postponed this past week, as they did not receive their shipment of the vaccine, watch for the reschedule date. The Willsboro Methodist Church is most appreciative of all that have attended their monthly suppers, this past one will be their last one until Spring, the cooks need a rest.
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THEORY GALLERY at Cactus Records in Bozeman MT/ Home of Mangumart
Welcome to Mangumart. Feel free to feed your brain with some art. Find your flavor in the categories below.
The Tree of Souls (detail/full piece is yet to be revealed)
Recently, I have been putting a lot of en enjoying drawing on exotic burl veneer. I have taken a liking to both book match patterns as well as four way matches. The symmetrical aspects of the book match is why I was originally drawn to the idea. These works have been a bit of an experiment as of late (as is most of my art), but I am excited to say that I have finally figured out a medium and finishing process that works well. I look forward to putting more energy into veneer art in the future. Get lost. Much to come....o yes...
I've been working on this group of paintings for some time now. I might never stop working on some of them. These paintings are experimental. None of these works were planned out. Aggressive and expressive. Slop and drop. I have enjoyed doing detail work on top of this approach. Complicated chaos transformed into an organized 3d world. I like to think of it as my brain on canvas.
There is imagery that exists in unexpected places. Certain definable objects can only be manipulated to a certain degree in order to achieve the proper representation. When two of these type of objects come together as one....I find it very interesting. Every mark made represents multiple things. It's easy to get stuck seeing things one way when often times theres much more to see. In this art of deception, one who steps back and sees the bigger picture, is less deceived.
Most of this work is from my high school days or shortly after. I used to get a real kick out of creating photo realistic art work. I still do I guess. This realistic style of work has a strong influence on me to this day and has been a great foundation for me to build on.


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Rain Moves In For MondayApril 6th, 2014 at 7:09 pm by Pamela Gardner under Colts Forecast, Weather
We stay dry this evening. Temperatures are in the 50s for everyone. Tonight we dip into the lower 40s and the clouds increase ahead of the rain.
A rain-maker is gathering moisture to our south. The system moves northward into Indiana by daybreak Monday according to Forecast 8 Futurecast. The rain spreads into northern Indiana by noon. The entire day will be soggy with also a chance for thunderstorms. We don't expect anything severe but the storms could produce small hail, gusty wind, heavy rain, lightning and thunder. Rainfall potential through daybreak Tuesday is half an inch to 1″ of rain.
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It is a busy time of the year for Ulster and Ireland back row forward Stephen Ferris; currently representing his national side in the Six Nations and once the competition is over, going back to club rugby for an important Heineken Cup quarter final with rivals Munster.
It is sure to be an intense 12 months for Ferris who will be looking to show that he is worthy of a place in the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of Australia in the summer of 2013. Ferris's last Lions tour back in 2009 was cut short due to injury so the flanker will be looking to make up for lost time if he happens to make the cut.
We had the opportunity to ask Ferris a few questions about his rugby career, past and present:
What has been the highlight of your season so far?
Making the quarter finals of the European cup with Ulster. I missed out last year due to injury so hopefully I can stay fit and play against Munster.
As a young rugby player in Ulster, who was you greatest inspiration?
When I played years ago the only people that gave all of their time to me were my parents. They travelled with me all over the country to different games and for me to have made it as a pro has made them very proud.
What was the proudest moment of your career to date?
The year of 2009 as I won the Grand Slam with Ireland and then got selected for the Lions. It was unbelievable.
What advice would you give to any young player coming through now?
To enjoy every second of it and make as many friends as possible over how long your journey is. Also score lots of try's and make big hits to keep the fans happy.
How important are the right supplements and training regimes in the modern game?
Without the right supplements and training programmes I would definitely not be where I am right now. It's essential that you are big and strong for the game of rugby and by using the right supplements this can be made easier.
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A few years ago I started using Kinetica. Every year since turning pro I have been getting stronger in the gym and fitter on the pitch. The right product is essential and it is all about recovering as fast you can so that you can get back in the gym/on the pitch as quickly as possible and do a better session than the previous one. The right nutrition is key.
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Finally, Ulster versus Munster Heineken Cup prediction? Come on, be honest!
Obviously concentrating hard on international duties at the minute but Ulster are playing well and I don't think there is much between the two sides. The best team on the day will win. Let's hope it's Ulster
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Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Marion Light talks with Rolling Thunder members Bill Hunt, Bob Rambo and Tom Carroll after the news conference to announce the LED lights installed at the Jonesborough Veterans Park. (Lee Talbert/Johnson City Press)
New light is being shed upon the United States Armed Forces at the Jonesborough Veterans Park.
Thanks to a partnership between the Jonesborough Veterans Affairs Committee and the town's staff, nine new low-wattage LED lights have been installed at the park to focus specifically on the flags of the armed forces and to save taxpayers money with the new energy-efficient fixtures.
Mayor Kelly Wolfe, Committee Chairman Marion Light, members of Rolling Thunder's Chapter 4, Johnson City Power Board officials and others gathered Monday morning in front of the park for the announcement. Wolfe also used the occasion to break the news that the Tennessee Valley Authority had recognized the town as the state's Green Power Switch Community of the Year.
"This is part of a bigger effort here in Jonesborough," Wolfe said. "We believe in efficient energy, and we're saving the taxpayers dollars. We not only are replacing the outdoor lights — we're doing it inside the Visitors Center as well. The new senior center also will be using energy-efficient lighting, and the town has worked with the Johnson City Power Board to upgrade downtown."
Jonesborough officials worked with the JCPB to completely upgrade its electrical infrastructure downtown. The effort resulted in the replacement of 30-year-old cable and transformers with underground wiring.
Light said the old 100-watt metal halide fixtures at the park were replaced with 22-watt LED units, a move that should save more than $100 a year to light the flags alone.
"We keep them on from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. every night, except the American flag — we keep that on all night," he said. "I wanted to reduce the light pollution — the light that gets spread all over the walls of the building. This will reduce the glare. We've positioned them to point directly at the flags. It should be more subdued lighting, and it actually makes it more attractive."
The town currently is working on an LED lighting plan for the Jonesborough Repertory Theater and will be doing the same in the planning for the Jackson Theatre. The new senior center also is being constructed with efficiency lighting and multiple gas units for individual room control and energy efficiency.
The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Alderman and Jonesborough Veterans Affairs Committee are co-hosting the 30th Veterans Musical Tribute at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Johnson City Community Concert Band will provide the musical entertainment for the event. A reception will follow.
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