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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Doron Chan, 20, of Highland, New York, died March 18, near Balad, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle was cut off by a civilian vehicle. The military vehicle swerved, crossed into oncoming traffic, and flipped over. Chan was assigned to the Army Reserve's 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor, New York.
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Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship has been slated to be the exclusive provider of Therapeutic Horsemanship at the new Texas Horse Park at the Trinity. With the approval of a $10.9 million construction contract, Equest has secured the final city endorsement to open a second facility at the Texas Horse Park. The Dallas City Council voted to approve the proposed construction plan in May, 2013 which includes an activity center, two indoor and two outdoor arenas, three horse barns, administration building, and other infrastructure.
In addition to providing traditional equine therapy to serve more Dallas County children, the new Texas Horse Park will focus on veteran's health with the Equest Hooves for Heroes Veteran's program. This program uses Equest's trained therapy horses, volunteers, certified riding instructors, and a mental health professional to improve overall wellness and better position to prepare veterans for a successful civilian transition.
The new Texas Horse Park facility, with its proximity to the Veteran's Administration Hospital, makes it the ideal location to dedicate more services supporting America's heroes.
On July 17, 2013, Equest supporters and city officials gathered for a Site Dedication Ceremony. To see coverage of the site dedication, click here.
The new Texas Horse Park location is scheduled to break ground early this summer, with a targeted opening date of June 2014.
Patrick J. Bricker, Equest CEO, stated "The best reason for any non-profit to grow is to serve more people effectively. Equest appreciates the opportunity to partner with the City of Dallas to expand our programs to South Dallas and expand Equest's Hooves for Heroes program for veterans who have served our country."


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LG Electronics (LG) says that will begin rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade for G3 smartphones starting in Poland this week, to be followed by other key markets in the near future. more
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LG Electronics has shown off a wearable device, the KizON which has been designed for pre-school and primary school children that offers parents a way to keep track of their young children's whereabouts. more
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LG Electronics has announced the launch of three new tablets, starting with the G Pad 7.0 rolling out in Europe this week, followed by the G Pad 8.0 and G Pad 10.1 over the next several weeks. more
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South Korea's LG has launched a couple of new wearable devices -- a new wristband and a set of headphones -- that monitor the wearer's fitness rating. more
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South Korea's LG has announced the launch of its latest LTE smartphone, the F70, which it says will go on sale in Europe within the next few weeks. more
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South Korea's LG has only just announced the forthcoming G2 Mini smartphone, and is rumoured to be working on a G3 model, but may also already be working on a replacement for the G2 Mini. more
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The specifications for the forthcoming expected LG G3 smartphone for the USA based Sprint network have appeared, courtesy of a user-agent profile tracking service. more
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The collection contains a number of rare or unusual specimens, including material from endangered or extinct species.
The spirit collection includes one holotype specimen: the White-headed Saw-wing Psalidoprocne albiceps, a species of swallow described in 1864.
It is very unusual for a bird type specimen to be in spirit; of over 8,000 types in the Museum's bird collections (the single largest bird type collection in the world) this is the only spirit specimen.
For some species, our spirit collection includes the only known spirit specimens anywhere in the world.
In particular, this applies to a number of extinct and endangered birds, for example the extinct flightless Fiji Bar-winged Rail Nesoclopeus poecilopterus and extinct Piopio Turnagra crassirostris from New Zealand.
Despite their unique status, rare specimens may still be dissected for research under certain circumstances.
Balancing the appropriate use of the spirit collection against long-term preservation is an important task for curators, and all requests for dissection are carefully reviewed.


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It had to happen someday. TV's biggest night brought with it a meeting of equally epic proportions, as Charlie Sheen and Ashton Kutcher met face to face for the first time. Unfortunately the Men-star summit took place backstage at the Nokia Theater and was not part of the Emmy broadcast. What were the producers thinking?! But luckily these few precious twit-pix survive of two, courtesy of Sheen himself. What could have been one of the greatest showdowns in award show history was actually incredibly cordial, even warm. "Giving the new kid a little advice..!" Chaz captioned the picture above to Kutcher. "Seriously… great talking to you! We'll all be watching! Make us proud!!" Ashton responded in kind by writing, "Good to meet you too. Wishing you the best on your new gig." Awww. It's like a passing of the bizarro torch. Ashton will have his own pornstar entourage in no time!
Sheen is showing his mellower side these days. Maybe he's kicked the drug called "Charlie Sheen" in favor of a drug called lithium. Last week he hit the talk show circuit and expressed remorse for his outbursts last winter. And last night he even addressed the assembled television gliteratti with a heartfelt (if awkward) message. "I want to take a moment to get something off my chest and say a few words to everyone here from Two and a Half Men," he began. "From the bottom of my heart, I wish you nothing but the best from this upcoming season. We spent eight wonderful years together, and I know you will continue to make great television." Charlie says that he's throwing a viewing party to watch the premiere of a Sheen-less Two And A Half Men tonight. Will you be tuning in too? Let us know!
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FRI NIGHT VID: Getting Avalanched - Scary Videoby Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor Jan/2013
This news story has been read 12,778 times
This is not a film, this is raw footage taken from a skier's headcam. Don't expect fast-paced editing. Do expect a long period of darkness. We found it pretty gripping.
We have just published two informative articles on Avalanches on UKC. Watch the film, read the articles, and try and stay safe in the mountains.
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Malaysian economy grows 4.7pct in Q1
Malaysia's economic growth slowed to 4.7 percent in the first quarter, the government said Wednesday, due to weakening exports sparked by a stuttering global economy and debt woes in Europe.
The slower expansion in the export-dependent Southeast Asian country came after the economy grew at a 5.2 percent clip in the fourth quarter of 2011.
"Domestic demand remained firm, supported by both private and public sector economic activity, while exports moderated amid weaker external demand," Bank Negara, the central bank, said in a statement.
The bank has projected growth to expand four to five percent this year, slower than the 5.1 percent seen in 2011.
Economists said the slower growth indicated that the economy was "moderating at a better pace than expected" in light of the eurozone crisis.
"One of the headwinds hitting not just Malaysia but also regional economies is the very weak growth in Europe with some countries mired in recession," said Yeah Kim Leng, chief economist with financial research firm RAM Holdings.
"The concern here is of course the slowdown is affecting Asian exports including Malaysia, given its sizeable export sector."
But Yeah said he expected the Malaysian economy to grow at 4.6 percent in 2012, backed by strong domestic demand.
In early May, the central bank kept its key interest rate at 3.0 percent for the sixth time in a row to drive domestic demand.
Inflation was 2.3 percent in the first quarter and is expected to moderate to 2.5-3.0 percent for 2012 amid lower global commodity prices and modest growth in domestic demand.
The central bank said that while the challenging external environment would remain a risk to Malaysia's growth prospects, "domestic demand is expected to remain resilient".
Prime minister Najib Razak, who must call fresh elections by April 2013 and faces a strengthening opposition, has set a goal of Malaysia becoming a "high-income developed nation" by 2020.
He said last year that annual growth of at least 6.0 percent was needed to achieve that.
Under the plan, Najib aims to double per capita income to 48,000 ringgit ($16,000) by 2020.
The government has promised major infrastructure projects and financial market liberalisation to attract foreign investment and boost growth, but critics say the results have been limited.
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THE Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) plant is now generating 100MW, which is its installed capacity and the management is planning to embark on expanding the facility.
IPTL/Pan African Power Solutions (PAP) Company Secretary and Chief Counsel, Mr Joseph Makandege, said this while briefing reporters in Dar es Salaam on the progress in implementation of the Company's commitment on power output. "In June 15th this year, IPTL's power generation plant located at Tegeta area, reached its full installed capacity of 100MW.
This is one of the promises PAP gave while acquiring IPTL," Mr Makandege said. He said IPTL plant which is wholly managed by a local company, PAP, is steadily moving towards delivering on all its promises of bringing relief to power consumers in Tanzania.
"We will generate 200MW with new Gas Plant by December 2015 at the capacity charge of less than 8 US Cents, being Phase I and Phase II another 300MW by December 2017.
"We promised to lower our tariffs, increase production up to the plant's installed capacity then move ahead to expand our plant to be able to produce 500MW after transforming the plant to use gas which will enable IPTL to further lower its tariffs to between six and eight US cents per unit.
Within this short period of time, we have demonstrated our will to fulfill all the promises," Mr Makandege said. He said although the Company's tariffs currently stand at between 26 and 30 US cents per unit, consumers should be ready to start enjoying lower tariffs immediately after the company converts its machines to use gas in generating power.
Currently, other players in the market charge between 38 to 60 US cents per unit. Mr Makandege added that all IPTL engines are fully reconditioned and overhauled after almost six years of running in tip top condition.
He added that the new management is currently re-surfacing all the in-roads with Asphalt, thereby changing the whole scenery at IPTL. "As a power generating Company, we understand the economic benefits of cheap power to individual consumers and in the long run, to the country's economic development.
"This is why we are working hard to expand our ability to produce more but cheap power which will help to transform the growing economy of this country," he said in the statement.
Mr Makandege said his company decided to seek better ways of producing affordable power, as compared to other players in the market, because it believes in using its presence to positively influence and improve livelihood of its consumers and communities surrounding it.


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Despite the decreasing use of lead and the introduction of strict regulations controlling its use lead poisoning is still a risk for many workers in various sectors. Many of the health problems associated with lead poisoning can lead those who have suffered dangerous levels of exposure to make a work accident compensation claim.
Lead can be found in older buildings, generally as a material used for piping, and as well as this there are three main employment sectors in the UK which present a lead poisoning risk to workers. These are:
Workers in other industries are at still at risk, but their chances of developing a condition caused by lead exposure are much lower. Other potentially hazardous sectors include:
Lead poisoning symptoms
Lead exposure symptoms are varied, and every individual will be impacted differently. General symptoms include:
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|Burt, Kristina
|Miss Burt is a graduate of University of Georgia and also a native to Forsyth County. This is her third year at Brookwood and her second year teaching 2nd grade. In her free time, she loves reading, spending time with friends, being outside, and cheering on her Georgia Bulldogs! She is so excited to learn and grow with her wonderful students!!!
|Carter, Michelle
|Mrs. Carter received her undergraduate degree at the University of North Texas and a masters degree at the University of North Georgia. She has taught in Forsyth County for 12 years. She also taught in Texas and Virginia. She always looks forward to each new year and helping all her children succeed.
|Dwyer, Kimberly
|Mrs. Dwyer taught for 14 years in Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and her masters degree from University of Illinois-Chicago. She is thrilled to be a part of the 2nd grade team at Brookwood. She's looking forward to a wonderful year!
|Gardner, Sherrie
|Mrs. Gardner has been teaching 2nd Grade at Brookwood Elementary for 5 years. She received her BS from Florida State University and her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. She is married, has two children, one son attending UGA, a daughter attending Florida State University, and a cute Westie named Baily. Her hobbies include gardening, traveling and reading.
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|Mrs. Roman is in her 31st year of teaching and she loves it as much as when she started! She graduated from Auburn University (WARRRR EAGLE!) and has taught in Rockdale & Clayton Counties, Florida, and Arizona. This is Mrs. Roman's 11th year in Forsyth County and she has been a Brookwood Bobcat since the school opened. Mrs. Roman lives close to school with her husband, daughter and Callie, her flat coat retriever. Her daughter, is a 10th grader at Lambert and her son is a student at Auburn University. Mrs. Roman believes that Brookwood is a great place to be!
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Rihanna is to everything as Joey Tribiani is to grandma's chicken salad — she somehow manages to make anything and everything sexy as hell, and her Instagram presents a treasure trove of evidence to support this thesis. From seductively draping herself over her grandfather to making sexual gestures with phallic objects at the Aquarium in Cape Town; from kissing elephant trunks in Africa and offending by being too sexy at a mosque in Abu Dhabi, Riri is the queen of excessive, untameable sexuality.
Even if she tried, Rihanna doesn't possess an un-sexy bone in her body. You could hand her a plate of croutons and a baby with a crap-filled diaper and somehow she'd make the whole arrangement look like a soft-core porn centerfold. I don't know what it is exactly that makes Rihanna reek of sex the way she does — it's not like she's the only woman on earth with sultry eyes, a killer body and devil-may-care attitude. Rihanna's rampant sexuality is innate, enchanting and unnerving all at once, but we really wouldn't have it any other way.
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"The present administration has made its choices. And Mitt Romney and I have made ours: Before the math and the momentum overwhelm us all, we are going to solve this nation's economic problems. And I'm going to level with you: We don't have that much time. But if we are serious, and smart, and we lead, we can do this," he said.
Conservative Republicans who were lackluster in their support of Romney have embraced his running mate. Crowd size at events with Ryan in tow has dwarfed those at which Romney appears alone.
"He has an amazing ability to energize a crowd, while presenting the important facts so that people can reach a common sense conclusion about the changes needed in this country," Republican strategist Alice Stewart told ABC News.
Ryan wrote tonight's speech with help from some of the GOP'S best speechwriters. Matthew Scully, who wrote Sarah Palin's convention speech and was also George W. Bush's speechwriter, andl John McConnell, Dick Cheney's speechwriter, contributed to the address.
Before Ryan spoke, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice took the stage. Rice is the only senior member of the previous two Republican administrations to attend the convention.
Both former president George W. Bush and his father George H.W. Bush appeared in video tributes along with their wives, but were not in attendance. After reminiscing about their administrations and complimenting each other, the two former presidents said they were supporting Mitt Romney's bid for the White House.
"He's a good man," the elder Bush said.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee also addressed the convention earlier in the evening. Huckabee, a former evangelical minister, appealed to evangelical Christians, an important party bloc wary of Romney's Mormon faith.
"I care far less as to where Mitt Romney takes his family to church than I do about where he takes this country," he said.
Huckabee's comments come after Ann Romney also mentioned her husband's faith while addressing the convention on Tuesday, indicating a shift in the campaign's previous approach of avoiding direct references to Mormonism.


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By Carrie Elliott, Education Manager and Betsy Urbance, Legal Hotline Attorney
Q: When is the IDFPR renewal open?
The renewal opened February 7, 2014. You will be receiving a yellow post card from the IDFPR with your renewal information and PIN# to enable you to renew online. You can renew online with a credit card or print a paper copy and mail in your renewal to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, PO Box 7086, 320 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62791. You may check IDFPR's site at https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/RealEstateBroker.asp.
The $150 Illinois licensing fee must be paid to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) by April 30, 2014.
You can renew online via credit card payment or print a paper copy and mail in your renewal and renewal fee payment (postmarked no later than April 30, 2014) to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), P.O. Box 7086, 320 West Washington, Springfield, IL 62791. Note: Completion of your CE is not enough. You must submit your renewal application and fee to IDFPR. https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/RealEstateBroker.asp
Use the Illinois Association of REALTORS® Education Lookup: www.illinoisrealtor.org/lookup to check your EDUCATION CREDITS for courses taken AND PASSED through the Illinois Association of REALTORS® Licensing & Training Center.
Your course provider is responsible for sending your records to IDFPR. Keep in mind it does not happen instantly and it may be that IDFPR has not updated its site. Your best option would be to check with your school directly.
Your Core hours will count towards Elective CE hours, however Elective hours do not count towards your Core requirement. Keep in mind that credit hours for the same course cannot be repeated within the same cycle.
It's always a good idea to check to make sure the courses you take online are approved for CE in the State of Illinois. They may say they are approved for CE credit, but the approval may be from another state. In addition, you also have to take a proctored exam for any online or home study course. So if you didn't take the exam, you won't be issued the credit. Note: All online courses offered by the IAR Licensing & Training Center are state-approved for Illinois CE credit.
Yes. Do not mail your certificates to the IDFPR with your renewal form. They are for your records only. Also, you may need them in the event of an audit.
If you took your CE through a provider other than the Illinois Association of REALTORS® Licensing & Training Center or your local association, your CE will not be reflected in IAR's Education Lookup. You will need to contact the other school directly for your records.
Review IDFPR's Reciprocity Application for Licensure Under the Real Estate License Act: www.idfpr.com/DPR/RE/Forms/recip.pdf\
No. Contact the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation to learn your options: IDFPR 1-800-560-6420 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Yes. Make sure you keep records of your CE, renewal application and payment for proof purposes in the case of an audit.
If you renew without completing the required CE you could face a penalty of up to $75 per 3 hour course, or $25 per credit hour, that you were deficient (e.g., deficient 3 hours, $75 penalty). (Place link to CE requirements)
You will be required to complete the renewal forms and pay the license renewal fees required by IDFPR. You are EXEMPT from all continuing education. Note: You must indicate full CE compliance on the renewal form.
Yes. Your "holding company" is your sponsoring broker so you hold an active sponsored real estate license. Thus, you are subject to CE requirements.
No. IDFPR has indicated that a special provision for reverting back will be allowed during the Managing Broker renewal cycle which is April 30, 2015.


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Christopher Bunche and Larissa N. Ramirez
Police say they've arrested two people from Kingsport after a car was pulled over Tuesday evening.
A Johnson City Police Department news release said Christopher Bunche, 27, 999 Kinslers Ave., and Larissa N. Ramirez, 19, 737 Forest Ave., were arrested after JCPD officers pulled over a white Chevrolet Camaro because Bunche was observed not wearing his seatbelt at around 6 p.m on Buffalo Street near University Parkway. Investigators found Bunche, a convicted felon, to be in possession of a handgun and various drug paraphernalia items.
After arriving at the Washington County Detention Center, Ramirez was found to be hiding marijuana in her underwear and had attempted to destroy the evidence during the booking process.
Bunche was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, felony evading arrest, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, a second offense of driving on a suspended license and a seat belt violation. Ramirez was charged with introduction of drugs into a penal facility, destruction/tampering with evidence, simple possession of a schedule VI drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bunche was being held on $23,000 bond and Ramirez on $37,000 bond. Their arraignment was set for Wednesday in Sessions Court.comments powered by Disqus


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ROBERT, La. -- BP said Wednesday it hopes to begin shooting a mixture known as drilling mud into the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico early next week.
Engineers hope to start the procedure known as a ''top kill'' by Sunday. It could take several weeks to complete, but if it works it should stop the oil that's been gushing since the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded off the coast of Louisiana April 20 and sank two days later.
''This is all being done at a depth of 5,000 feet and it's never been done at these depths before,'' said Doug Suttles of BP PLC, the oil giant that was leasing the rig when it exploded.
The Coast Guard announced Wednesday that tar balls washing ashore in the Florida Keys were not from the Gulf spill, but that did little to soothe fears the oil could spread damage along the coast from Louisiana to Florida.
The U.S. and Cuba were holding talks on how to respond to the spill, U.S. State Department spokesman Gordon Duguid said, underscoring worries about the oil reaching a strong current that could carry it to the Florida Keys and the pristine white beaches of Cuba's northern coast.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee addressed the spill at a hearing Wednesday where leading Republicans including John Mica of Florida sought to pin blame on President Barack Obama's administration. He cited Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's acknowledgment Tuesday that his agency could have more aggressively monitored the offshore drilling industry.
Outlining what he called the ''Obama oil spill timeline,'' Mica said the administration failed to heed warnings about the need for more regulation and issued ''basically a carte blanche recipe for disaster'' in approving drilling by the Deepwater Horizon, leased by oil giant BP PLC, and several dozen other wells.
He also said the spill could have been contained more quickly if the Coast Guard and other agencies had a better plan.
''This went on and on,'' he said. ''I'm not going to point fingers at BP, the private industry, when it's government's responsibility to set the standards.''
Committee Chairman James Oberstar, D-Minn., took issue with the criticism, saying the drilling was approved early in the Obama administration, essentially continuing practices from President George W. Bush's administration, and that decisions were made by career officials.
''I think it's inflammatory to call it the Obama oil spill, and wrong,'' Oberstar said.
Government scientists, meanwhile, were surveying the Gulf to determine if the oil had entered a powerful current that could take it to Florida and Cuba and eventually up the East Coast. Questions remained about just how much oil is spilling from the well.
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"Wait, what?"
For a few brief, merciful days, all the talk of a Roberto Luongo trade in the media had been replaced by talk of a goalie controversy in Vancouver. We complained about the hype, questioned what would actually constitute a goalie controversy, and scoffed at how Alain Vigneault giving a world-class goaltender consecutive starts while he's on a hot streak could even be called controversial.
But really, it was a relief.
For once, we could stop the endless speculation about potential Luongo trade destinations, returns, and whether he would even get traded at all. Instead, we could focus on a rather pleasant problem: which of the Canucks' two fantastic goaltenders should start each game?
Unfortunately, it couldn't last. Eventually the rumour mill would start up again; this time around, it was kicked into gear by a visit by Mike Gillis and Laurence Gilman to the Verizon Center for a game between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. This, of course, immediately led to speculation from every corner of the media landscape that the Canucks were working on a trade with the Capitals, with Luongo the centrepiece. That included Sports Illustrated, who need to pay closer attention to their photo captions.
That is a screen capture from Allan Muir's otherwise fine blog post from Sunday (and it's worth noting that it probably isn't the writer's fault, but rather the web editor that posted it to the site). If you're having trouble reading the caption, it says, "Could Robert Luongo be headed to Vancouver? A potential deal makes sense for both sides."
Personally, I don't think it does make sense.
As patient as Mike Gillis has been, he doesn't seem the sort to be so suddenly hasty with this deal that he accidentally trades Luongo to himself. (Although Mason Raymond will tell you a paperwork error isn't out of the question.) And Roberto Luongo might be willing to waive his no-trade clause to be moved elsewhere, but would he be willing to waive it come here? No one has asked him this question.
At the very least, having both a Roberto and a Robert Luongo on the Canucks would be a nightmare for the poor soul doing play-by-play, especially since he already has two Sedins to contend with.
It's a pretty innocent, if inexplicable, error, but it's particularly embarrassing given the general lack of coverage that hockey receives from Sports Illustrated in the first place. There's a certain amount of schadenfreude from hockey fans when an entity like Sports Illustrated or ESPN screw up what little hockey coverage they do have. Actually, schadenfreude might be the wrong word. Is there a word in German that denotes incredulity, outrage, and laughter, combined with relief that they don't cover hockey more often?
I may have gotten a little too specific.
As for Mr. Gillis going to Washington, it's certainly intriguing to see the Canucks' dynamic management duo scouting a team with two young goaltenders, neither of whom are asserting themselves as the number one starter. The Capitals have struggled to start the season and are 27th in the league in goals against per game. Michal Neuvirth is 24th in the NHL in save percentage, while Holtby is 38th.
So, the Capitals could conceivably be in the market for a goaltending upgrade and have a spare goaltender that could head the other way as a potential backup to Cory Schneider. Would they be interested in Luongo and also willing to part with what Gillis wants? That's another question entirely.
The Canucks could go after the young, talented, right-shooting defenceman John Carlson, who was rumoured to be one of the targets in the Cody Hodgson trade, but the Capitals are unlikely to give him up. They might want the 22-year-old Swedish centre, Marcus Johansson, as many have speculated, who has no points through 7 games after putting up 46 last season. Then again, his underlying possession numbers are spotty at best and he's questionable when it comes to faceoffs. Also, the Capitals probably still like his potential.
Could Brooks Laich be a target? He's a big, middle-six centre that might be able to fill that third line role that none of Manny Malhotra, Maxim Lapierre or Jordan Schroeder seem perfectly suited for. But he's also a big part of the Capitals' core. Would they be willing to part with him?
During the 2011 off-season, the Canucks reportedly made a contract offer to Joel Ward, who instead signed with the Capitals for a 4-year deal worth $3 million per season. Could they be interested in him again? Maybe. Maybe not. As a right winger, he doesn't fill an immediate need, and $3 million is a hefty cap hit for a 32-year-old who scored just 18 points last season.
The Capitals had two first round picks in the 2012 draft, selecting Filip Forsberg and Tom Wilson. Would the Capitals be willing to trade one of them to get Luongo? I sincerely doubt it, though stranger things have happened. Neither would help the Canucks this season, though either would improve the Canucks' prospect pool.
Then there's Evgeny Kuznetsov, arguably one of the best players not in the NHL right now. The question is whether he will ever come to the NHL, as he currently plans to stay in the KHL until after the Olympics in Sochi. Would the Capitals want to cut their ties and could the Canucks take a gamble? I have no earthly idea. I'm just asking leading questions in order to get your hopes up before they're inevitably dashed.
All of this is just speculation at this point. Luongo might get traded to Washington or he might get traded to Florida, Toronto, Philadelphia, or Chicago. He might get traded during this current season or the Canucks might wait until the summer. I don't know. None of the other writers speculating on the subject know either. It's entirely possible that Gillis doesn't know, as the right trade offer at the right time could change everything.
Or, maybe, Luongo will change his name to "Robert" and somehow get traded from Vancouver to Vancouver.
Okay, probably not that one.
Stick-tap to Jason Baker (@JBonCanucks) for the tip.Tags: Capitals, laurence gilman, Mike Gillis, Roberto Luongo, Sports Illustrated, this trade is never going to happen, Trade Rumour
GM George McPhee of WSH is quoted in the Globe and Mail this morning as saying that he has not had any discussions with Gillis, and that he would not take on Roberto's contract.
Which makes me wonder, was Giliis and Gilman appearing at the game just a cynical ploy to push the trade back into the spotlight, given that WSH and PIT usually get huge media coverage? Or I guess they could be scouting for another trade enitrely. Either way, it's a bit odd for them to be so far from Vancouver…I can't help thinking that media attention was the ntention of BOTH of them being there…
Maybe he was trying to pressure another team to continue being interested? Nothing increases interest than someone else coveting what you are not sure you covet.
Or maybe, just maybe, it is Schneider they are shopping. I don't think he has a no trade clause.
Have to agree that it seems weird that they would show up and be visible. He is usually very covert.
Well, at least Robert Luongo won't have the indignity of being traded for himself, like major league shortstop John McDonald once was. (Seriously: he was traded to the Tigers for "future considerations" which ended up being himself going back to the Blue Jays)
How could this be? According to melrose, he's our #1 goalie again!
A moratorium on Canuck goalie talk would be such a relief . Until Kesler and Booth return
why not keep the best goalie tandem in the league, if not one of the best of all time, quite intact unless GMMG is overwhelmed by an offer he cant refuse. Cap space is not the issue at the moment and since we will not be scoring any goals in the foreseeable future lets do something radical and fork up some of those canuck bucks they owe me for supporting them over the last 57 years and keep them from scoring any on us.


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Last night, the GoGrid Engineering and Network teams toiled late into the night preparing for the launch of GoGrid version 3.0. Those of you current GoGrid users may have already noticed the updated login screen:
Well, I wanted to give everyone a small update on this upcoming release, especially those GoGrid users who have logged in and seen some slightly changed interfaces.
Note: below the "Highlights of Changes" section is information on two upcoming WEBINARS for future and current GoGrid users. I encourage you to register for one of those.
First, if you want to read a bit more about some of the features included in GoGrid v3.0, take a look at the GoGrid Software Update page. Most importantly, this update lays the groundwork for the opening of our new East Coast datacenter (US-East-1) in Ashburn, VA. To accommodate this expansion, we've made some now-visible changes to the following:
- Billing Widget – easier to read & gives you Memory Usage at a glance
- List View Panel – the network widget has been removed and is now enhanced within the List View, making it much easier to view your public and private IP address across datacenters
- Workflow Changes – see below for details on this change
Highlights of Changes
We've added a new "datacenter aware" selector prior to choosing the GoGrid object you wish to deploy. If you've logged into the GoGrid Portal since the update last night, you will see some differences when you go to ADD an object:
Unless you are part of the Alpha testing group, objects within the US-East-1 datacenter are grayed-out. If you select the US-East-1 datacenter, you should expect to see the following (until the launch of the new datacenter which is scheduled for June 28, 2010):
Another notable change is the Network Widget which use to appear in the left sidebar has now been removed. In its place is a link that will take you to the new Network section of the List View.
When you click on the link "Your Network Settings", you'll immediately be taken to the List View and the Network section therein. Within the Network section, you can view Public and Private IP addresses assigned to your GoGrid account, their Status (Assigned/Unassigned) and the datacenter they are associated with.
Note: All GoGrid users can currently use the Network section as of this update.
Also, we have simplified the Billing Summary widget to give you a snapshot of your Memory and Transfer allotment and usage (including a direct link to view your current invoices):
Learn More About GoGrid v3.0 at Upcoming Webinars
Whenever there is an update, current and future customers always have questions. So, we have put together a series of webinars to help explain these and other significant improvements coming to the GoGrid cloud.
If you are a CURRENT GoGrid customer, you can catch up on the latest and greatest improvements to your GoGrid cloud by attending the "Complex Infrastructure Made Easy: Learn About the GoGrid 3.0 Release and Our New East Coast Data Center":
- Date: Monday, June 28, 2010
- Time: 11:00 am PDT
- Summary:
- Learn about our new features and system enhancements included in GoGrid 3.0 and how they can help your business.
- Understand how to expand the complexity of your cloud with GoGrid's new east coast data center (US-East-1).
- See a demonstration of how easy it is to deploy a cloud (virtual) server in GoGrid's US-East-1 data center.
- Discover how other companies are using GoGrid to build complex and unique architectures in the GoGrid cloud.
- Details & Registration: http://go.gogrid.com/customer_28_june_2010
If you are NEW to GoGrid, I recommend that you register and attend the "Complex Infrastructure Made Easy: Learn How You Can Leverage the GoGrid Cloud":
- Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
- Time: 11:00 am PDT
- Summary:
- Learn about the enhanced offerings included in the GoGrid 3.0 release and how they can help your business.
- Understand how GoGrid's robust partner ecosystem can help you leverage the GoGrid cloud.
- Discover how GoGrid customers are expanding their cloud environment with our partners and the GoGrid Exchange.
- Details & Registration: http://go.gogrid.com/event_29_june_2010
If you have any questions prior to the webinars or that you would like answered in the webinars, please leave a comment on this post! We hope you fully take advantage of the new features and services coming to GoGrid in the next few weeks.
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The conference will be held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel from Sunday, June 28 Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Join us for dynamic keynote speakers, skill-building workshops, and lots of fun! The cost for conference is inclusive so one price pays for the conference fee, hotel accommodations for three nights, and most meals. This cost will be $779 for students (quad occupancy) and $879 for adults (double occupancy). There will also be an optional off-site trip at a cost of $55 to the famous Wildhorse Saloon, where on a private, alcohol-free floor youll enjoy a buffet dinner and line-dancing lessons. You may also choose to entertain yourselves that night by taking the hotel shuttle to the Opry Mills shopping and dining complex nearby.
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CNN Names Nas 'The Greatest Lyricist of All Time'
Let's keep it real…lyrics are irrelevant in hip-hop today… but as we know, there are still artists out there that try to convey real messages in their music, a perfect example being Nasir Jones.
Appreciating his contribution to pop culture and hip-hop, CNN has named Nas "The Greatest Lyricist of All Time."
To avoid any controversy…let's begin with a disclaimer: Nas doesn't endorse the following sentence. But he truly is the greatest lyricist of all time.
Acknowledge that those words were carefully chosen: "lyricist" over "rapper" or "hip-hop artist;" "greatest" instead of "most successful;" "all time" rather than "today."
With "Life is Good," Nas dropped his ninth No. 1 hip-hop album since 1994, seven of which have gone platinum! That places him second among rappers only to Jay-Z with 11.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Having exhausted the Solyndra faux scandal, the media is now trying to gin up another one, casting suspicion on a Department of Energy loan to Fisker Automotive for the production of electric cars. The facts, needless to say, do not support the hype.
The first version of a radical new technology always gets off to a slow start -- remember what they said about the first iPhone? -- and so it is with the all-electric Nissan Leaf and plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt. Yet both vehicles are having an unexpected effect on their makers' bottom line. By getting people into the showroom, they're helping to move other fuel efficient vehicles.
A Berkeley scientist who was once critical of climate science did an independent study that confirmed that climate change is happening and that common claims from skeptics are totally spurious. Skeptics are still skeptical. Three-quarters of Americans think that the government should push harder on developing clean energy. Shocker: The government also invested in electric cars and some of them were not perfect, i.e., THIS IS THE NEXT SOLYNDRA. Natural gas companies don't understand why the EPA would want to make rules about fracking wastewater disposal: "We'll do it in a responsible way! Well, at least, we do now, after the New York Times revealed that we've just been dumping it into a river! But we'll do better! Honest!"
A consortium of northeastern states stretching from New Hampshire down to Maryland is working together to construct an electric vehicle network. EV infrastructure is only just starting to build up, so it's great that states are coordinating on it, rather than each building their own system and creating a hodgepodge of nonsense that no sensible person could actually use.
The DeLorean Motor Company (not the original one but a reboot) will be coming out with an all-electric version of the iconic gull-wing auto in 2013 -- two years early for the events of Back to the Future II. Dear god, we'd better get cracking on those self-lacing shoes!
Luxury car brands have a problem. They want to be green, honest! But luxury, according to The New York Times, means "bigger, stronger, faster." None of those adjectives translate into "fuel economy." They're trying, though! Aston Martin, for instance, turned a tiny Toyota smart car into the fancy Cygnet, which has 1.3 liter engine. Mercedes is working on smaller cars, some with hybrid or electric engines. Lexus has a "compact luxury hybrid hatchback" (whatever that is).
Pretty much no one wants to wait around for their theoretical EV to charge, which is one reason why people aren't buying them in droves yet. But in the near future, charging won't take more than 10 minutes, thanks to Nissan. Along with a Japanese university, the car company developed an EV charger that takes a fraction of the time of current chargers without compromising battery life. Right now, charging an EV generally takes about eight hours, or 48 times as long as this new charger will need.
West Philadelphia High School has a dropout rate of more than 50 percent, and 85 percent of students are low-income. But instead of making trouble in their neighborhood, getting in one little fight, or even shooting some B-ball outside of the school, a team of 15 dedicated West Philly students built a badass hybrid car that gets 160 miles to the gallon. Then they entered it in a contest where it beat the pants off cars built by fancy Ivy League engineers.
While U.S. border monitors were busy looking for terrorists in cargo containers, a slew of invasive species slipped unnoticed into the country. Whatever that sheen in the Gulf is, it's not BP's fault, okay?? If carbon is a risk (and it is!), the market should adjust for that, valuing companies with high "exposure to climate change" less than those that are climate-resilient. But since markets don't seem to ever do what they should in theory, that hasn't happened yet.


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ANTM Cycle 18 Casting Kicks Off Tomorrow
We'll spare you the obligatory kick-off of "Do you wanna be on top?" and just assure you that that time of year is here again; America's Next Top Model Cycle 18 casting calls begin tomorrow. Seriously. 18 cycles later. Here we are. So, if you're moved to fill out the crazy-long and absurdly intrusive questionnaire, take out a loan to buy a hot pair of Louboutins and a sexy bikini for your audition walk, and have your voice warmed up for a solid 12 hours of shrieking amongst similarly minded model-wannabes like yourself, check out TheCW.com for dates, locations, and the application.
We scoured the eligibility reqs for you, and, sadly, there were no glaring giveaways as to what the gimmick, if any, for Cycle 18 would be. Remember, Tyra hazarded that there would be "no more normal" cycles. It did reveal, however, that shooting would take place during October and November 2011. We haven't even seen the premiere of Cycle 17 All-Stars, and already Cycle 18 filming is just around the corner?! Ty-Ty does not rest, does she?
If you have no desire to be a Top Model (perhaps you're working towards a Nobel Prize, instead?), we highly suggest camping out at your local shopping mall on the day casting is in your town to gawk at the potential modeltestants, make predictions, and generally point and laugh.
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Dublin city councillors last night (5th December) rejected the Dublin City Council's controversial Flood Defence plan for Clontarf promenade.
Labour, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Independents and Sinn Fein all voted to scrap the plan that brought thousands of Dubliners to protest on the streets of Clontarf.
Deirdre Tobin and Gus O'Hara, joint chairpersons of the Clontarf Residents Association and Clontarf Business Association, were delighted with the result following a hard fought three-month opposition campaign.
In a joint statement afterwards both Associations said "The decisive rejection of the plan vindicates the strong opposition from both associations to the plan. Common sense has prevailed and we thank the city councillors,in particular, the five local councillors in the area for their support tonight and throughout this three month campaign. Democracy has won the day and the plan's rejection is a victory for the thousands of people throughout Dublin who stood up and said an emphatic 'NO' to the project".
"We look forward to working with the city manager and his team in a constructive, positive manner of engagement that will ensure a flood defence scheme that properly integrates the natural environment for everyone to enjoy."
"Thank you to each and every person who submitted their objections to the plan, to those who marched from Alfie Byrne road to Clontarf rugby club, to those that attended our initial protest meeting at the Wooden Bridge in early October. Thank you to all the volunteers and professional people who gave their valuable time free," said the Associations in a joint statement.
City Manager, John Tierney said officals would now meet with the Residents and Business Associations to discuss a new plan.
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24th November 2011
The ISA support the objections of Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club, the other North Dublin clubs and the combined Dun Laoghaire clubs to the proposal. Dublin City Council did not allow for any public consultation of the plan which involves mounds or walls up to and above 7ft high and does not take into account the amenity value of the promenade and its surrounding waters.
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New iPod External Battery Pack released
Gadget Accessories has released an iPod External Battery Pack featuring a dock connection for 3rd generation iPods, On/Off switch, LED power indicator, and uses four AA batteries. It also charges the iPod's internal battery while connected to the battery pack. The price is $32.99. Gadget Accessories also carries a USB to dock cable for iPods for $11.99.
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looks nice
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 10:37 AM (CDT)
No info on how long this lil battery pack will last? I could build my own look @ this http://drewperry.co.uk/index.php?do=iPod&ipod=battery
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 11:02 AM (CDT)
If you don't need a super compact battery backup, and you are on the road, in another country, or on a bus (like I was on a recent march on Washington), use a 12-volt, 5ah, rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery available at radio shack. It is normally used for home alarm systems as a backup, lasts FOREVER on a charge, and can, unlike iPod-only batteries, to charge cell phones, cameras, etc, with a 12v plug which is easily added. About $25 total, doesn't leak = any position ok. I keep one in my camera bag, and it is powerful enough to run an air compressor for a flat tire in a pinch. It measures about 3.5" X 2" X 2".
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 11:57 AM (CDT)
ever try taking that through airport security?
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 12:32 PM (CDT)
AZ, How would you hook that up to your iPod??
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 1:23 PM (CDT)
Why are these external battery things so dam expensive!!
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 5:02 PM (CDT)
Wow, and I thought my Belkin battery pack was bulky.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 28, 2004 at 8:13 PM (CDT)
Does anyone know with the external battery of Belkin cannot charge the ipod, but this battery pack can?
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 4:43 AM (CDT)
Now you see…this pack isn't bulky…infact, allowing for the way the belkin unit has the fins on it to attach to your ipod this unit is small. Instead of a 4 across battery alignment they have gone for a 2 + 2 format which amkes it about the size of your ipod in height and a fair bit narrower. I bought one of hese when i first heard about them because i was frustrated with the Belkin option…i hate the idea of "sticking" my ipod to the battery unit (especially as it doesn't fit whith an Exo on). This unit lasts about the same as the Belkin and for me the longer cable means i can keep this in my pocket whilst the ipod is on my belt. The picture really doesn't do it justice…this is a far better unit than the Belkin offering.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 9:11 AM (CDT)
How long does it last? Does the cable seem strong enough to withstand a whole lot of bends inside a bag?
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 12:15 PM (CDT)
Out of one set of Duracell batteries i got 1 full recharge (the ipod had stopped playing ...got caught out and about) plus 2 hours or so…(total about 10 hours) if used inconjunction with a partially used battery you get a little more…so this at least doubles your battery time. The cord seems very robust and will easily withstand general "bag"usage…infact it feels like it will take alot more than that…but i haven't tried to break it.
The one advantage that i see with this unit is that the iPod battery doesn't like being totally discharged so this helps to drop charge into the unit when you need it most and when your iPod battery is most vulnerable.
I admit that the figures i have quoted here are from memory as i never really thought i would be asked about it… but i was very impressed with this unit…although i was using high end batteries… the cheapies don't even get a full charge into the battery…so a lot depends on the "brand" you buy…
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 1:17 PM (CDT)
I've got almost the exact same charger for my Sony Clie. It's only a little bigger than the 4 AA batteries and i use Rayovac I-C3 rechargeables in it. The batteries last a while and only take 15 minutes to recharge. As for the price I only paid $15 bucks as it's only a little plastic with a connector. A good deal if the price were cheaper.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 2:18 PM (CDT)
Found it on ebay from the company for $19.99.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 2:57 PM (CDT)
'Out of one set of Duracell batteries i got 1 full recharge"
Duracell AAs are pretty weak - maybe 1100 mAH each if you're lucky.
For highest capacity, try some of the new 2300 mAH NIMHs.
There's a good list of *real* battery performance here:
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on June 29, 2004 at 4:27 PM (CDT)
Don't waste your money on this expensive piece of plastic. You can find the identical item on ebay for under $15.
I have a charger like this one for my Palm Tungsten T, only the connector is different. I'd definitly recommend it to anyone.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on July 1, 2004 at 4:21 AM (CDT)
I should also note that in the auction link that I posted above, the actual pictured item is for the Palm PDA's. The connector pictured is the Palm Universal Connector instead of the iPod 3G connector, but this is probably just because they don't want to have to take 10 different pictures for the exact same device with just a different connector.
So - bid away, I'll probably nab one soon.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on July 1, 2004 at 4:30 AM (CDT)
i bought the one from gadget accessories and it works pretty well if the ipod is pretty well charged. have a similar one for my treo 600 and it works well too. the convenience of AA batteries when travelling make both light to carry as i pick up batteries on the road. much better than the belkin battery pack in price without scratching the ipod.
igo.com now has a treo 600 and ipod tip for their new compact digital accessory charger.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on July 3, 2004 at 2:32 AM (CDT)
I must agree with otakud. I bought a charger off that ebay site. Very fast delivery, and looks exactly the same (probably is the same thing) as the one on the Gadget Accessories site. $20 with shipping. I have yet to try it out, but as far as the ebay site goes, thumbs up.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on July 6, 2004 at 8:02 AM (CDT)
it says for the third generation iPods, im not very well informed on the subject, but does that include iPod Mini's?
because this seems like a perfect option as compareable to the BTI huge battery, and the belkin which is said not to work with mini's.
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on July 11, 2004 at 7:31 PM (CDT)
I think the issue with the belkin is that it clips on to your ipod. The mini is obviously smaller so the clip can't work anymore.
The connector should be the same right?
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on July 27, 2004 at 5:02 AM (CDT)
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Lt. Colonel Lester Talley Scott Jr., U.S. Army (retired) died June 5, 2013, at Mayo Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ, after a courageous battle from the side-effects of a stem cell transplant.
Les was born in Johnson City, TN, on February 20, 1944, and was the son of Lester Talley Scott Sr. and Ruth Cass Scott. His paternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. James C. Scott and maternal grandparents were Dr. and Mrs. Henry Martin Cass. All preceded him in death.
His survivors include sons, Kent (Dianne) Scott, Carter (Sandy) Scott and Lester Talley Scott III (fiancée, Kristen Root), Ashburn, VA; grandchild, Sierra Scott; sister, Rebecca Scott Siler (Terry), Chattanooga, TN; nieces, great nieces and great nephews.
Les was a 1962 graduate of Science Hill High School and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot with the First Infantry Division. His military decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross (three awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards) the Bronze Star (three awards), Air Medal (61 awards) and the Army Master Aviator Badge. He was retired from the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Les held memberships in the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, Society of the First Infantry Division and the Society of Viet Nam Helicopter Pilots Association. He was a former Compatriot in the Kings Mountain Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
Funeral services are scheduled on August 26, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
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Like other career development professionals, I am constantly reminded of the critical role that networking plays in the job search process and in one's ongoing professional development. I recently met with a client who debated whether to attend a career panel, especially since he had a family birthday dinner scheduled around the same time. Given my belief that any opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals is beneficial, I encouraged him to stop by the event on his way to the family celebration. He later informed me that he did go to the panel and that one of the speakers turned out to be a senior executive - someone who could potentially become his boss - at the firm where he was scheduled to interview the following week. By introducing himself after the panel, he was able to start the relationship off on the right foot, thus laying valuable groundwork in advance of his interview.
Situations like this one cause me to wonder why anyone would pass up on a potential networking opportunity. We all know how important it is to build effective business relationships. So, why do many of us balk when it comes to reaching out to others during a job search? People I work with generally express two complaints about networking: 1) it is too time consuming, and 2) it makes them anxious to initiate and manage the process. Although I cannot alter the reality of this first issue, I can offer suggestions that may help to mitigate the second.
Stay organized. In the 11/9/05 Columbia Business School alumni newsletter, career consultant Ellis Chase offers valuable advice on the mechanics of networking. His "ABCs" include suggestions for organizing your contact list and an outline of important steps in the process. Refer to these tips in order to keep things manageable as you plan your outreach strategy. For many of us, our anxiety and organization levels are inversely proportional.
Act natural. Beware of networking approaches that don't fit your personal style. Most career coaches I know advocate perfecting a 2-minute marketing pitch and a 30-second "elevator" version of your accomplishments and value proposition to unleash on potential contacts at cocktail parties and other business functions. However, if you are not comfortable schmoozing in this way, I don't recommend forcing it. There's nothing worse than coming across as rehearsed (or overly aggressive) in these contexts. Unless you are fully confident in your approach, you will be better served by initially relating to people based on shared interests. Find out what brought them to the event and get to know their perspective on things first. Once you develop rapport, it will be easier to seek advice on your career goals or talk more specifically about how they can be of help.
Every relationship counts. You should consider most people that you meet to be potential networking contacts. The obvious examples are your work colleagues, clients, friends, and the 35,000+ members of the Columbia Business School alumni network. But what about the parents of your child's school classmates? Or the neighbors who live in your building? Does this mean you should spend hours testing your elevator pitch on the clerk at your local video store? Of course not, but make sure not to overlook the fact that people you encounter every day could be a source of opportunity, depending on your career goals. Also remember that no person is too junior to be included in your network. A managing director I used to know asked his administrative assistant for feedback on every person that came through his office. Those who ignored or treated his assistant poorly did not win any favors from the MD. The lesson here is: be inclusive and try to value everyone you meet.
Be a hub. The most successful professionals always seem to be at the center of an enormous network. They talk to everyone and usually hear about job openings before the rest of the public. The common denominator with these folks is that they work just as hard to provide information to their contacts as they do in seeking opportunities for themselves. They do this because they realize that the person they help today may be a source of opportunity in the future. Make an effort to assist those in your network whenever possible and it will pay dividends. If possible, connect people from different parts of your network. When you put your college friend in touch with a colleague whose team has an appropriate opening, you set yourself up as the node in an important set of relationships. Should your friend get hired, everyone benefits and these contacts will certainly keep you firmly in mind when a future opportunity arises.
There is no formula. People frequently ask me how many contacts they need to make in order to be successful in the networking process. Whereas it is certainly true that the more you reach out, the richer your network, there is no formula to determine the number conversations it will take to access that dream opportunity. Luck and timing play a role here. So, spend your time worrying about the quality, not the quantity, of interactions you are having. If you are concerned about momentum, be sure to request additional contact names following each discussion you have. Most importantly, focus on really engaging those you speak with. A smaller number of deeper relationships will benefit you more than a larger number of shallow ones.
Have fun. Despite that it requires significant investment of time and energy, the networking process can also be enjoyable. You will learn a great deal about how others work and think about your target area(s). What could be bad about interacting with a lot of interesting, bright people who may play an important part in your ongoing professional development? You may find a mentor. Hopefully, you will meet some new friends and colleagues. At the very least, you will be actively employing the single most important tool in your career development kit.


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Dear Principal Keppler,
I was surprised to see in next year's teacher assignments that Doug Stahl has been moved to 3rd grade and that you are hiring a new 5th grade teacher. It seems to me that you should be hiring a new 3rd grade teacher instead. This move is not for the betterment of our school, nor does it benefit our students.
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Dear Editor,A couple of years ago, the Lyons Recorder was full of articles about the Town's disappearing revenues and the dire need for budget cuts and new revenue sources. It seems the Town had been keeping
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Re: Character of Lyons, and Zoning in Eastern CorridorI have lived just outside of the Lyons Town Limits for almost 36 years. During this time I have been employed in the Town, attended Church in the Town, volunteered in the Town, and two of my children
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One crazy thought that might not be so nuts. I don't know what kind of acreage is available for development in our eastern corridor, but Naropa University is looking for land in Boulder County to build a campus. Lyons would be the perfect location. Our outstanding music, art, and recreation provide the perfect small town for a small university.
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If acting miserable together on stage is good for a relationship, Anton Chekhov may be the best thing that's happened to Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard.
In 2009, the Brooklyn power couple collaborated on a vapid "Uncle Vanya." Now they're back in Russian mode and getting gloomy in the author's "Three Sisters."
Same troupe: Classic Stage Company. Same director: Austin Pendleton. Different experience. Despite some missteps, this "Sisters" is mostly sturdy and satisfying.
Of course, satisfaction is hard to come by in Chekhov. This 1901 story of dashed dreams is no exception.
The story follows the title characters, Masha (Gyllenhaal), Olga (Jessica Hecht) and Irina (Juliet Rylance), who desperately want out of the small town where they've lived for 11 years and to return to Moscow. Good luck with that.
An enormous rectangular wooden table, practically the size of an Olympic swimming pool, dominates Walt Spangler's set, which Keith Parham lights with mood-swinging brilliance.
It's an excellent scenic choice since every character is starving — emotionally speaking. That this table appears laid with linen and china in Act I, is stripped bare in Act II, and gets upended and leaned against a back wall in Act IV deftly underscores the inevitable: All go away hungry — no love or happiness on the menu here.
A key to "Three Sisters" is maintaining the integrity of the playwright's world.
Pendleton's production, including Marco Piemontese's fine costumes, respect the early 1900s, but Paul Schmidt's translation throws in colloquialisms ("weird," "dumpy," "Andy") that are jarringly contemporary.
The same goes for Marin Ireland's cartoony take on Natasha, who marries the sisters' useless brother, Andrey (Josh Hamilton) and destroys everyone's lives. Is the thoroughly modern Mean Girl her choice or the director's? Either way, the character is in a different play.
Fortunately, the rest of the cast is on the same page. Hecht brings grace and poignance as Olga, the old-maid teacher. Rylance uses her wide eyes and plummy voice to great effect as headstrong Irina, whose Back to Moscow! crusade goes nowhere.
As Vershinin, the soldier Masha falls madly for, Sarsgaard looks dashing and in fighting trim. With his adenoidal twang, it's unlikely Masha would say, "I love his voice." But his strong performance makes up for his nasal honks.
Gyllenhaal is miles away from her static "Vanya" turn. Her unhappily married Masha emerges a vivid mix of wry and bitter. In a canny move, she often punctuates lines with a cynical little laugh. Better than anyone, Masha gets the joke that life must go on.


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Chinese seal sells for record price
TOULOUSE, France, June 14 AFP - A seal of the Chinese emperor Kangxi sold at auction in France for 4.7 million euros ($A7.7 million), a world record price for such an object, the sale's organisers said today.
"It is a world record for a seal and a European record for a Chinese object," auctioneer Herve Chassaing told reporters after the sale in the southern French city of Toulouse.
The 3kg beige soapstone seal was one of 130 personal seals used by the 17th-18th century emperor Kangxi. It bears six calligraphic figures along with two dragons in clouds.
It was bought by an unnamed buyer or buyers from China bidding by telephone.
The starting price for the seal was 300,000 euros ($A496,000). The total price it fetched was 5.6 million euros ($A9.26 million) including sales fees.
Asian art expert Pierre Ansas said the seal was an "important historical object", saying the multi-talented emperor used it to sign "those works of calligraphy and paintings done by him which he held dear".
Ansas said what made the seal especially rare was that it was found in its original ivory-and-lacquer box and the fact that it was unusually large.
Auctioneer Chassaing found the object in the closet of a wealthy Toulouse family who were not aware of either its use or value.
Emperors of China, their families and officials used large seals usually made of jade, although hard woods and precious metals could sometimes be used.
Originally square in shape, they were changed to a rectangular form during the Song Dynasty, but reverted to square during the time of the Qings.
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