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In the early days and into the early part of the 20th century, rural Americans spent a lot of time working with their neighbors on various projects. Whether it be to round up cattle that were spread out over the range or to bring in the harvest on a farm, each helped one another out, because before the age of mechanization, human and animal power was all those people had to get the job done.
One of the most unique community projects people participated in was the effort of raising (or building) a barn.
Most of us have seen movies or television shows where a group of farmers got together to help a new homesteader or someone who had lost their barn to a disaster, erect a new structure. That image is burned into many of our minds, yet it wasn't as simple or even much like television or the big screen have portrayed it.
Last week, here in Carbon County, we had the equivalent of a barn raising, but instead of putting up a building to house someone's animals, grain and hay, we put up a playground that will benefit kids who live here and visit for many years to come.
While I spent just a little time working on the project myself, there were some people who spent the whole week there, even some who would arrive well before starting time at 8 a.m. and then stick it out until they shut the lights out and made everyone go home.
I have to say the whole project has been truly amazing. Between 500-600 volunteers showed up on some of the days last week. Even the rain couldn't dampen the spirits of these volunteers. When it started to fall on Thursday afternoon a big tarp was drawn over the top of the equipment area and the workers kept on going. Some even stood in the rain to keep their work on schedule. And when the power went out for a few hours, the sounds of hammers and hand saws replaced the whir of drills, screw guns and chop saws.
But despite the hours many community members put in, there are a few people that deserve most of the credit for bringing this project about. And I want to say that with that they did more than build a playground through their efforts; they built a community spirit that many in this area thought had been lacking in the last few years.
First organizers were told by almost everyone that they could never raise the money they needed to get it going. Starting with the Kiwanis Club giving the committee enough money to begin the engineering, the cash flowed from other clubs, from businesses, from the county special service district and from individuals, some of whom gave a great deal of money to the project, put the monetary side of the playground into the realm of reality. That in itself was an amazing thing for a community this size.
Then came the actual building of the playground. The committee knew from the experiences of other towns that had put up playgrounds that the volunteer effort would be the key. Some in our area told them they would never get the help they needed. I even wondered how that would all work myself; people will donate money to things, but time is often a different matter. However, in the end the community responded handsomely.
A successful "barn raising" has always been more than what it appeared to be on the surface. The materials and organization to put a structure together just doesn't appear a few minutes before the volunteers show up. In the old days when it was barns people were putting up, the farmer who was having the structure erected would collect and put together marterials for months ahead of time. He and his family would often have to fell the trees and cut them into planks, sometimes with axes. To put all this together took many months and a lot of unseen labor went into the project well befor ethe raising. Basically the actual raising, and then the celebration afterwards was just the assembly of the big pieces, because it took a lot of human and animal labor to do it.
The same was true of the playground. The materials, tools and organization to get it up and going just didn't appear there suddenly. It took months of planning, purchasing and organizing to get everything in place.This was all done by a small group of people who had the vision and acted on it.
Old barn raisings also had two pitfalls that the playground project didn't have either.
First of all there were a lot of injuries when putting up a barn, and sometimes a fatality. Safety was not of prime importance. As I worked at the playground site on Thursday, I was reminded by a number of the volunteer supervisors about safety and the things we should be careful of. As far as I know there was only one major injury that occurred and that person got beaned by a beam and had to have some stitches in her head. Otherwise there were only a few cuts and bruises, and one girl who was hit in the head by a long board because someone was trying to carry it by themselves and didn't see her. Right then and there the policy about carrying long planks changed so that two people had to carry them, one on each end.
The other thing that happened at old time barn raisings was the party when it was finished. Sometimes the partying began before the project was done with many people beginning to drink hard stuff about mid way through the process, which probably accounted for many of the injuries that took place in those days. The party sometimes would also go on for a couple of days after the barn was up.
The party on Saturday was much tamer, but a good way for the people of this good place to celebrate their triumph in not only building a worthwhile venue, but over the negativity that a lot of people initially had about such an undertaking.
The Dino-Mine Adventure Park was a good shot in the arm for Carbon County, not only in terms of having a new recreation place for kids, but also for the fact it showed what great people we have here. In all the hours I was there either shooting photos or working I found a lot of smiles, courtesy and camaraderie.
Carbon County should well be very proud of itself for its show of community pride.


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Clichés about the water-cooler aside, many managers say having workers in the office makes sense, given greater emphasis on collaboration and group projects. And despite studies showing that home-based workers may be more productive than their cubicle-bound peers, remote workers must also combat the perceptions among managers and colleagues that they're not spending the day goofing off.
At S&T Bank, based in Indiana, Pa., managers are experimenting with work-from-home arrangements for some employees, though it hasn't been easy, said Becky Stapleton, S&T's director of human resources.
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At Salesforce.com Inc., a large share of the company's roughly 10,000 workers can sign on from home, said Monika Fahlbusch, a senior vice president.
The software company has developed Chatter, similar to Facebook for the workplace, to coordinate projects. Managers can keep real-time tabs on whether staffers have updated budget reports, answered questions about a new client or whether they've been idle. "It's very obvious when someone is not engaged," Fahlbusch said.
At technology-consulting firm Acumen Solutions Inc., certain consultants work from home, but only after "they have a proven track record," said Shally Stanley, a managing director in its McLean, Va., office.
At prior employers, Stanley observed some home workers "lose focus," either missing deadlines because they didn't check in enough or failing to grasp a delay's impact on colleagues.
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Brett Caine, a senior vice president at technology company Citrix, said that there are challenges to managing remote employees, especially for inexperienced managers who may not have built trust among their teams. "Nothing in life and work replaces face to face," he said. But he noted that about 86% of the company's 9,000 employees work remotely at some point during the week, working wherever they considered was most suited for the task. Some employees, for example, will telecommute for deep-concentration tasks, but go into the office for collaborative work, such as brainstorms.
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It's Leap Day, that once a quadrennial day that helps our calendar stay on track. Out for Good has also been pondering all the little things - besides Leap Day - that help keep things on track. Among them:
- In this town there are two - count them, two! - campus-based LGBT Center directors. One here at IC, and one at Cornell. Just a few weeks ago, we two were in the same place at the same time (and no, this does not cause a tear in the space/time continuum, although that is very funny), facilitating a leadership retreat for a group of amazing students. How terrific to have a colleague so nearby! And with this also comes other opportunities not just for the two of us, but also for students. There are always things LGBT and non-LGBT related, taking place on both campuses, that any student can attend. We're always thinking about ways we can work together, things students might have in common, and unique opportunities that might be of interest to all students regardless of which Ithaca campus they call home.
- Campus community members that want to give each other room to grow, learn, and be themselves. In just the past two weeks I've watched as an outstanding student journalist has worked tirelessly to cover a story about a new program that makes our campus unique, the alumnae who were inspired to help create it, and one of the students who is accessing it. I've also had the privilege of working alongside IC students who volunteer their time to prepare income tax returns for working families in our community. They knowledgeably and skillfully provide a needed service that benefits the larger community. And I've been part of conversations in which current students connect with prospective students, answering questions and providing insight into what it's like to be an IC student.
- A local area awash in natural beauty. Lakes, waterfalls, trails, and more, all literally steps from your door. Fun facts and trivia take on a unique and quirky spin here, too.
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In this leap year, consider taking a leap - what things have you been meaning to do, but haven't yet found the time? What helps keep you on track - friends, fun, studying, volunteering? This year has one extra day - be sure to use it to stay on track, whatever that means to you.
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The lovely county of Thomas Hardy is sometimes overlooked in favour of its higher profile neighbours, but opting for hotels in Dorset when you plan your next break could be a smart decision. So, before you dash off to Cornwall or make a beeline for Sussex, check out some Dorset hotels and indulge yourself in the luxury of 4-star hotels in a destination that's truly 5-star.First stop has to be beautiful Bournemouth, which grew to prominence with the popularity of sea bathing in the Edwardian era, bringing visitors from far and wide to take the waters and breath the pungent air of the pine trees that line Bournemouth beach. Some of the charm of that era can still be recaptured in buildings such as the Winter Gardens, the art deco theatres and cinemas and the impressive spa hotels that sprang up to service the growing stream of rich and famous visitors.
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Which came first, the city or the lake? Well, technically, it was the lake, but since the lake is named after the city, you could argue it's the other way around. Either way, the two combined make Lucerne's location one of the most charming corners of the world. Lucerne is the gateway to central Switzerland and within striking distance of the glorious Swiss Alps, which makes it pretty special. So special, in fact, that it was recently named the fifth most popular tourist destination in the world.
With museum gems like the Swiss Transport Museum (don't knock it until you've been there), plus its so-close-you-could-touch-it proximity to Mount Pilatus, it's impossible to be bored in Lucerne. Don't forget to pick up an iconic Swiss-made watch in Weinmarkt and visit the touching Lion Monument. There is also chocolate. Need we say more?
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10. KKL Lucerne Host to concerts and festivals. Catch a show and check out the perfected acoustics.
5. Rosengart Museum 19th and 20th Century art fill the walls of this museum. Picasso, anyone?
9. Richard Wagner Museum Fans of the famous composer should check out his former residence/cool museum.
4. Alpineum The Swiss Alps are brought to life with mammoth 3D dioramas and photographs.
8. Lucerne Museum of Art Swiss art and world-renowned exhibitions come together.
3. Chapel Bridge A 14th Century wooden bridge with amazing art encased within its walls. It's the oldest truss bridge in the world!
7. Glacier Garden Post-glacial gardens that have been around for over 150 years. There's also a museum and epic mirror maze!
2. Swiss Alps Does this really need explaining?
6. Bourbouki Panorama A gigantic 19th Century circular painting of the snowy town is the main attraction.
1. Lake Lucerne Check out the scenic beauty via a cruise on an ol' school paddle steamer.
Lucerne History
- Lion Monument – The famous sculpture of a dying lion created in 1819-21 by artist Bertel Thorvaldsen to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of the Swiss people.
- Kapellbrucke – A 14th-century bridge where, in 1614, Heinrich Wagmann placed painted roof panels depicting a variety of Swiss historical events.
- Spreuer Bridge – Built in 1407, this is one of the city's oldest bridges.
- Lowendenkmal – The sculpture of a dying lion carved by Lukas Ahorn into the rock face in 1820 to symbolize the death of Swiss soldiers who stood against King Louis XVI.
- Gletschergarten – A glacier hit this strip of rock over 20 million years ago and the scars can still be seen.
Lucerne Art & Culture
- Sammlung Rosengart – An art gallery showcasing pieces by masters such as Cezanne, Miro and Monet.
- Picasso Museum – A museum dedicated to showcasing the famous artists.
- The Panorama – A 360-degree painting that shows 87,000 men of the French army crossing into Switzerland during the 1870-71 war with Germany.
- Luzerne Theatre – The city theatre hosts a variety of shows.
- Carnival – An annual winter festival that starts the Thursday prior to Ash Wednesday. People wear masks and costumes and dance to the music of carnival bands.
Lucerne Shopping
- Bucherer – A high-end jewellery store featuring upscale watches like Cartier and other jewellery.
- Williseger – A small shop devoted to selling vintage and handcrafted Christmas decorations.
- Casagrande – This shop features eclectic items like cuckoo clocks, Heidi dolls and cow mugs.
- Flea Market – Stalls offer a variety of cheap items. It is open on Saturdays from May to October.
- Casa Grande Gift Shop – A place to purchase handcrafted souvenirs.
Lucerne Gay & Lesbian
- Uferlos – A GLBT bar and club featuring interesting drinks and dancing.
- Mona Lila Disco – A popular night club with live music and a variety of themed events.
- Pink Panorama – The city's gay and lesbian film festival held yearly every November.
- Post Hotel Weggis – A gay-friendly luxury hotel.
- The Loft – A night club/lounge which hosts themed events like "Frigay" night.
Lucerne Outdoor
- Natur-Museum – Indoor/outdoor museum that features a walk down a woodland trail and a 15th-century meteorite.
- Verkehrshaus – An interactive science-based museum featuring flight simulators, steam locomotives and flying bicycles.
- Aelggi Alp – This mountain is the centre of Switzerland.
- Chas-Hutte Rust – A family-owned dairy situated in one of the most beautiful spots in Lucerne. Tours are available, and you can purchase cheese, yogurt, butter and other dairy products.
- Mt Pilatus – A major landmark in Lucerne; two cable cars will take you to the top of the mountainm where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Lucerne Sport
- Watch an FC Luzern soccer game.
- Take in the Lucerne Equestrian Masters event or the annual horse-racing event in August.
- Watch the last leg of the Rowing World Cup at Rotsee Lake.
- Go hiking on any of the 250km worth of hiking paths around the city.
- Try figure skating at the local skating rinks.
Lucerne Events
The streets come alive in March with lantern-lit parades packed with peeps in fancy dress, open-air concerts and a lot of drinking and eating. Why? The Lucerne Carnival.
Easter provides sacred/religious tunes and a stack of good food.
For over 60 years, the Lucerne Festival has transformed the months of August and September into a veritable smorgasbord of musical treats and performances. If you enjoy your orchestral beats, you can't miss this.
You may need to take a translator along to Lucerne's annual comedy festival, Lucerne Laughs, from October to November. Top Swiss and international comedians fill venues around the city with people looking for a good laugh.
Chilly autumn days are made a lot more bearable with the Festival of the Piano in November. It celebrates the awesomeness of the piano and hosts both classical and contemporary concerts.
When To Go
- May and June can be a bit wet, so be prepared to traipse around puddled streets if you're thinking of a pre-summer visit.
- Lucerne summers are mild, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 25°C (63-77°F) from June to August.
- Snow isn't guaranteed in the winter, but nippy days and frosty nights are. Expect temps to drop as low as -3°C (27°F) from December to February.
Getting Around
- The VBL operates a bevy of buses and trolleybuses (kinda like trackless trams) and is the best approach for a Lucerne adventure.
- If you're travelling solo, Lucerne Train Station has bicycles and scooters for hire if you want a unique and fun tour of the city.
- Hiring a car is a good idea if you want to visit the many Lucerne attractions that aren't centralised.
General Information
A lively town with tremendous allure, Lucerne is a snug Alpine gem in Central Switzerland with just under 60,000 people. At the confluence of the Reuss River and Lake Lucerne, the small city is famous for a network of old and particularly attractive bridges. The Chapel Bridge, to name one, is the most famous symbol of Lucerne and dates back to the 14th century. Other important landmarks worthy of a visit include impressive half-timber structures that still stand in Lucerne's Old Town, by far one of the most fetching in all of Europe. Traces of old fortification walls, along with eight watch towers still intact, overlook the city from a nearby hilltop.
As the cultural heart of Central Switzerland, Lucerne is ground zero for music and the arts. Folklore events dot the summer calendar, in addition to festivals that celebrate blues and jazz music, cheese and comedy. The soccer-mad town also hosts several football clubs, the most prominent of which is FC Luzern.
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Protection from the nearby Alps provides Lucerne with mild winters for Switzerland, along with warm, temperate summers.
- Winter (November to February) -1-7°C
- Spring (March to May) 2-18°C
- Summer (June to August) 11-23°C
- Fall (September to October) 6-17°C
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BGA Extra: Jets at Rams
Bent , TheJetsBlog.com
This analysis is based on watching and re-watching TV footage. As such, it is not always possible to accurately determine everything that was going on. However, every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is as complete and correct as possible. For the purposes of BGA Extra (but not BGA, since that is too early in the week), I have also reviewed the coaches film, which was available for every play (whereas last year, it was only available for big plays). Statistics from PFF which are not available to subscribers were used in the completion of this article and we thank them for providing us with exclusive access to these.
Welcome to BGA Extra, where I draw a line under the previous weekend's game by responding to your questions from BGA during the week. After the jump, I respond to your questions about Sunday's game against the Rams. If you would like your questions answered in future, remember to read my BGA game breakdowns every Monday and leave your question in the comments section.
DMike •
Question regarding Sanchez's accuracy on his "good" throws, it seems to me that he rarely hits receivers in stride. This game was thought of as one of Sanchez's better, yet I thought he still looked rough. On tv, the TD throw to Schilens looked horrible, but Chaz made a heck of a play. Similarly, there was a nice catch to a wide open Kerley, who if hit in stride probably runs for another 10 yards. In my unlearned opinion, it appears that Sanchez is often off the mark (no pun intended), thoughts?
I completely agree, although I may have shied away from saying as much when I wrote BGA because I've been jumped all over for making similar comments in the past. The Schilens throw reminded me of that long pass he threw to Antonio Cromartie in the Texans game. Again the receiver had a couple of steps on the field and was running down the seam and still could have made the catch easily even if the pass was thrown too far to the inside. However, he again threw it too close to the sideline. Luckily, Schilens made a good catch, but I'm not sure someone who wasn't a seasoned receiver (Cromartie for example) would have made it look so easy. Still the throw was good enough, perfectly timed and came off a well executed fake, so I don't want to criticize too much. I thought each of the three throws he made to Kerley were actually pretty accurate and of course there was the throw to McKnight which may be one of the best passes he's thrown all year.
SackDance99 •
I haven't looked at the replays, yet. But, it looked like the sack that Greene "gave up" was on a 3-step drop where Sanchez held the ball for too long. If it was a 3-step drop, Greene was supposed to cut block, rather than engage. I still think that Sanchez brings a lot of the pressure upon himself by not delivering the ball quickly on 3-step drops and poor pocket awareness when pressured.
You are correct, but Greene still gets a negative grade on that play because although he was supposed to cut Chris Long, he didn't execute the cut block well enough and allowed Long to clamber over him rather than taking him off his feet. There was another issue with this play though. Clyde Gates and Dustin Keller lined up on opposite sides and just ran straight into each other, colliding over the middle. If either was the primary option, Sanchez was right to eat the ball. His only other option would have been Konrad Reuland in the flat on a pass that could have ended up in a pick six if he underthrew it, or if Long was able to tip it. Blitz recognition and getting rid of the ball is an issue for Sanchez, but I'll give him a pass on that one.
Shonn Frank •
You don't agree that THIS supporting cast is bad? It is historically bad. None of these guys should be on the roster. Gates? Schilens? Hill simply can not catch-to the point where he is pretending not to even see the ball. Did you see that perfect back shoulder pass that he "lost" in the dome lighting?
Schilens is a guy who always played well when healthy with the Raiders over the last few years and was a starter level player for them. He's actually played well for the Jets too over the last few weeks if you haven't noticed. Gates was a guy who was a big part of Miami's plans last year but doesn't fit into a West Coast Offense. His skillset is much better suited to the Jets' system and he's showed over the last few weeks that he has some potential. Jason Hill was starting for the Jaguars last year and leading them in receiving but he couldn't earn any playing time ahead of these guys. None of those are good teams, but they are players that were in a similar position on the depth chart on other NFL teams to where they are now with the Jets. Toss in Kerley, who is having a great season and the wide receiver corps really isn't that bad. Especially when you account for the fact that they also have above average pass receiving skills from the tight end position and that Santonio Holmes would have been available if he didn't suffer a season-ending injury.
As for losing the ball in the lights, the exact same thing happened to Braylon Edwards once. Remember?
damion •
When was the last time Sanchez had back to back good games?
Statistically, the Colts and Pats games just four weeks ago were both pretty good, although he did only pass for 82 yards in the Colts game. That pair of games was the first time he completed over 60% of his passes in consecutive weeks since Week 3 of 2011. He's been extremely inconsistent since that point – which of course was where the line started to fall apart without Mangold, perhaps damaging his confidence and pocket presence irreparably.
'NYCPE'inGermany •
Imagine if our ST coach didn't have Westy's history? He'd have been run out of town by now. I wonder if this irks Westhoff to stay for one more year and not go out on a sour note?
Funnily enough, Bassett has been driving the "Players are tanking so he'll come back" bandwagon for some time. I attribute it to the fact the Jets have had so many injuries, a lot of the players they are using don't have the requisite level of preparation.
Disgruntled Jets Fan •
I wish the Jets were more aggressive. Rams went for it on fourth and scored. Would the Jets have done the same?
Probably not. Tony Sparano is known for settling for field goals. However, the Jets are six of nine on fourth down this year and I'd argue that a Tebow shotgun sneak is a high percentage play that they should risk if they end up with a key fourth down and short. Surprisingly, the Rams have been VERY aggressive on fourth down under Schotty. 17 attempts leads the league (with 10 successes).
orjetsfan •
Some teams are grinders that just try to stay close for the last drive (Steelers). Others are built to score points, keep possession for the offense and keep the suspect defense off the field (Pats). Still others rely on game management on offense and a good defense (49ers, Texans). Seems like we have a little bit of all these styles, especially when we do not have turnovers – your thoughts?
You've hit upon a key flaw with this Jets regime. They don't really have an identity and often some of the things they seem to be trying to achieve are at odds. Over the first few years of the Ryan regime, the Jets leaned on their defense and although the defense (largely due to injuries) is not as good this year, it's still the strength of the team. It's the offense that drives the team though. Last season, the Jets scored 24 points twice and went 1-1. They scored more than 24 seven times and won all seven…and less than 24 seven times, losing all seven. This year, a similar pattern is emerging, although they did have a 23-20 win and a 26-29 loss. Both were in overtime and could have gone either way, though.
'NYCPE'inGermany •
You've talked a lot about Sanchez's indecisiveness a lot and there have been some glaring examples of this in past weeks. It does seem though that with this WR corps he's usually being asked to place the ball in perfect spots because they don't get much separation and Sanchez just isn't that accurate. He must know that with a better supporting cast he'd have bigger throwing windows and this must be affecting his confidence and decisiveness (i,e, possibly not trusting Hill even though he seemed open yesterday when he found Reuland), would you agree?
Yes, I do think that Sanchez often hesitates to make throws other quarterbacks would be able to make. I don't think the problem is necessarily with the supporting cast, since those are throws that other quarterbacks can make and don't hesitate to throw. You're asking a lot of any supporting cast to get wide open on every play – sometimes quarterbacks have to complete balls in tight windows. When a defense knows that the quarterback can't do that, he becomes very easy to defend. Sanchez has made those kind of throws in the past, but his recent play has been inconsistent.
'NYCPE'inGermany •
Bent wrote "As it begins to look increasingly likely he'll be starting at guard next year, Ducasse is managing to hold his own and it's encouraging to see them producing with him in the game" … But he's still a bust, right? I mean, he has to be, because he was drafted in the 2nd round and didn't produce right away. We all know a Tanny led FO can't draft to save their lives. Like that bum Wilkerson, what a waste.
This week's winner of the comment that needs no further comment from me award…
'NYCPE'inGermany •
So who is this #6 guy they signed at the last minute to quarterback the game? What a relief to finally see a touch pass thrown that hits the receiver perfectly in stride and a well placed, well timed and easily catchable screen pass.
Whoever he is, I hope he plays again this week.
JBk •
Question with our salary cap going into next season, do you think we can afford to resign Landry at 4 million, Keller, Finley or Davis at about 3 or 4 million, R Bush at 3 or 4 million, A Spencer at 5 million and D Goldson at 4 million? That's about 21 million on resigning and signing key free agents then pick between Moore or Slauson. Does anybody think this is possible ….remember big money gets free up by cutting Pace, Scott plus Smith and Smith with BT and maybe Po'uha's money also coming off the books.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but there's no way the Jets will have that kind of money next season. You're correct about all those amounts coming off the cap, but the Jets have too many other cap commitments to go on that kind of spending spree in 2013, unless they clear some more space with a major trade or two. This Summer, the media will write about how the Jets are in cap hell and well over the cap and going to have to gut their team. However, the moves you've identified, together with some minor restructures and pay cuts will mean that they are below the cap with a little flexibility – but not much – once free agency begins.
You've certainly identified some good options. However, the Jets are unlikely to be in the running for more than a couple of the players on this list, so they'll have to prioritize.
juunit •
The team definitely seems to have lost some confidence in Hill. Gates was out there for the first snap of the game wasn't he? I do wonder if that's been just another of the things that's held Sanchez back this year… if Hill is actually getting open, but Sanchez just refuses to throw it to him because he sees it as a lost down. It's really tough to blame Sanchez for not playing well this season when his only legitimate receiver has been Kerley. Honestly, where the hell has Keller been? And, why does Schilens seem to always be wide open on double moves, but doesn't get more snaps?
Gates did indeed start and got twice as many reps as Hill. I think anyone would agree that both Gates and Schilens deserve the bump in playing time ahead of him. They should try and get Hill some easy touches this week. Maybe an end around or bubble screen. Anything to get him a little momentum and something to build on. I don't actually see it as that hard to get open on double moves, since those are things which you pull out just once or twice a game. It's harder to get open on more basic routes, although Schilens does do that well too and I've always liked him, so I wouldn't have an issue with him getting more reps. Maybe Keller isn't 100% yet. He has been up and down since his return.
Chris r •
Where do our linebackers rank? Seems like they are the weak link. Also, is it Stephen Hill's hands or he just doesn't pick up the ball until the last second? I recall another pass in end zone vs the Texans where he didn't make a play on it was an underthrown ball though.
Per PFF, all the linebackers are grading out really poorly. Calvin Pace is second to last among 3-4 linebackers and David Harris is third to last among inside linebackers. Bart Scott and Bryan Thomas also have negative grades. A big part of the negative grades for the inside backers has been missed tackles and that has improved in recent weeks. They combined for 16 in the first four games, but only have five between them since. Among bench players Demario Davis actually has a positive grade, but Garrett McIntyre is the only 3-4 OLB in the league with negative grades for run defense, pass rush AND coverage.
Hill's technique isn't exactly perfect, but mostly I think he's just pressing right now. Still, Sanjay Lal helped turn a couple of guys with high drop rates (Darius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy) into productive big-play threats, so hopefully he is up to the challenge.
westcoastjet •
Do you think Bilal would have had more success than Greene if he was the starter? Or did he just benefit from the "softer" defense? I kind of want to see him start. I like his burst and effort.
While I think he definitely benefited from that, there's only one way to find out and that's to give him more reps earlier in the game. I like him better than Greene in pass protection, although he had a few missteps this week. That could help the offense be a little more unpredictable when he's in there. Wanting to see Bilal getting more early reps isn't necessarily a knock on Greene, either. Maybe he'll respond better than Bilal did in that closer role.
BleedsGreen&White •
Sparano and Sanchez both seemed to get into a groove where they got more confidence off of each other. There were two plays where they rolled Sanchez out and one when they rolled the pocket which impressed me since I haven't see that in seems like forever. From what you can see on the TV film how did the roll out plays effect the defense and should we expect to see more of this? Also did the previous plays dictate that because while I was watching the game I thought they were perfect calls based on the previous plays.
You can roll out and move the pocket too much because it can lead to your quarterback being under a lot of pressure. It happened in the Raiders game last year, one of the best statistical games of Mark's career, but one that ended in a loss, partly because he was sacked five times in the second half. On Sunday, they didn't do this at all until a key third and three in the third quarter where Sanchez rolled out and threw a good pass to Kerley on the outside, and then Sanchez rolled out and gained eight yards off a play-action bootleg. Those plays were probably successful precisely because they didn't do any of that in the first half. They did also have a couple of rollout plays that the defense were all over (one each for Tebow and Sanchez) though.
a57se •
Ricky Sapp looks promising so far, generating pressure even with the QB getting rid of the ball quickly. One thing I noticed, the Jets used their LB's to rush the passer a lot with Coples and Wilkerson, could you break down the pass rushers by groups, i.e., was there any combo that seemed most effective, least effective, etc.?
Ricky Sapp was used in the dime formation (six DBs) and the Jets generated four pressures while he was in there. Wilkerson and Coples were on the inside with this group and Calvin Pace was on the other edge. They also got two pressures from the base defense and three from the nickel package with Pace and Thomas on the outside and Wilkerson inside with Po'uha, DeVito and Coples (one each). Garrett McIntyre had 17 of his 23 snaps in the fourth quarter and that's when the Jets starting blitzing a bit more. Six of the seven pressures the Jets had in the fourth quarter were with McIntyre in the game. Initially he was spelling Pace in the nickel package, then the Jets ran some prevent defenses with six and seven defensive backs. Pace and Thomas were across from him in those packages with either Wilkerson or Coples in the middle.


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Rapid intervention limits devastating impacts of stroke
A stroke is often referred to as a brain attack.
A stroke cuts off blood and oxygen to the brain cells that control everything the human body does, from speaking to walking to breathing.
Most strokes occur when a person's arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the build-up of plaque and other fatty deposits.
At times, the symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when individuals nearby fail to act or recognize the symptoms.
When an individual is hit with the life-threatening blockage, every second counts. But recognizing the onset can be as simple as remembering the first three letters of the ailment, STR.
Several health institutions recommend::
â¢S - asking the person to smile.
â¢T - asking the individual to talk or speak a simple sentence.
â¢R - asking the person to raise both of his or her arms.
In the event the person has trouble with completing any of the tasks, health care providers recommend that residents call emergency personnel immediately and describe the individual's symptoms to the public safety dispatcher.
Additionally, individuals who cannot stick their tongue out straight after even the most mild physical event may have had a stroke.
If the individual thinks they are sticking their tongue straight out and it goes to one side or the other emergency personnel should also be called as soon as possible.
While early detection and fast action can mitigate the damage a stroke can cause there are several life long factors that can make the probability of having a stoke much less threatening.
Some strokes are caused when weak spots on the blood vessel wall break and rupture arteries.
Brain tissue needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to function correctly, point out state and national health care experts.
When the tissue is cut off from oxygen during a stroke, the tissue begins to die, according to hearthighway.org, a Utah heart disease and stroke prevention website.
Every year, stroke strikes approximately 750,000 Americans, killing 160,000 victims and forever changing the lives of many of the patients who survive.
"For people over 55, the risk of a stroke is greater than one in six. A stroke can cause permanent disability and even death. In fact, it is the third-leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of disability," warns the site.
The good news, according to heart highway, is that many strokes can be prevented.
"If you do have a stroke, new treatments may help stop brain damage and disability (if administered within three hours of the first sign of a stroke)," states the web page. "Once you recognize the signs you should call 911 immediately."
Additional symptoms of a stroke include:
â¢Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.
â¢Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
â¢Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
â¢Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
â¢Sudden confusion or trouble speaking.
If Carbon County residents learn the symptoms and recognize the warning sign, the information could save their lives or the life of another person, emphasized the health information site.
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, it is important to increase all individual state's capacity by planning, implementing, tracking and sustaining population-based interventions that address heart disease, stroke and related risk factors.
The related risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor nutrition.
Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control hope to go state by state and institute surveillance of heart disease and stroke related risk factors and assess policy and environmental support for heart disease and stroke prevention.
To identify promising strategies for promoting heart healthy interventions in states and to promote cardiovascular health in a variety of settings (health care, work site and community areas) through education, policy and environmental changes.
For instance, the CDC hopes to sponsor public awareness campaigns to raise knowledge about signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke and the importance of calling 911 when such symptoms appear.
Several programs are already in the works. In addition, Utah is currently listed among the basic implementation states.
However, more work is being done each year and the ongoing efforts will continue until everyone from small children to older adults has the full capabilities and education needed to deal with the onset of a stroke, concluded the health information website and U.S. Centers for Disease Control officials.
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ATTLEBORO ŌĆö A Christmas tradition for thousands of families for well over half a century, the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro will flip the switch on its Christmas Festival of Lights Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 28.
But this yearŌĆÖs 60th annual festival, which features more than 350,000 lights illuminating over 10 acres, will incorporate a whopping 800,000 LED lights ŌĆö twice as many as last year ŌĆō making the shrine a leader in energy efficiency.
A third of the lights were made possible thanks to donations.
The shrineŌĆÖs drive to begin using LED lights in the display and to slowly replace the traditional bulbs began in 2009. Shrine officials say the electric bill is about $40,000 a year and they estimate with LED lights it will be closer to $8,000 a year.
Even though they cost more than other types, LED lights last longer, produce far less heat and use less energy. The letters stand for ŌĆ£light-emitting diode.ŌĆØ Unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs are solid-state. ThereŌĆÖs no filament that heats up with wasteful thermal radiation. Instead, light is released when electrical current excites electrons in the diode.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a typical strand of incandescent lights may last three years, while a comparable strand of LEDs can last 20 years or more. In addition, an LED bulb generally consumes 75 percent less energy than itŌĆÖs incandescent.
This year, the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette is celebrating "60 Years Serving God's People,ŌĆØ and to mark the occasion of its jubilee year, there will be a new display at the shrine's entrance: a separate light show synchronized to music. The light show will premiere following the 4 p.m. Mass on Nov. 28. There will also be an opening ceremony and blessing at 5 p.m.
La SaletteŌĆÖs story traces its beginnings to Sept. 19, 1846, when the Blessed Mother appeared to two shepherd children at La Salette, a small hamlet in the French Alps. Through the children, she gave her message of "Reconciliation" to the world. She insisted that this message be made known to all her people. Consequently, in 1852, the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette were founded to serve as a "perpetual remembrance of Mary's merciful Apparition."
In 1892 two La Salette Missionaries arrived to explore a possible settlement in the New World and ultimately settled in Hartford, Conn. Since then, the United States presence has grown nationwide. In 1942, the La Salette Missionaries bought the Attleboro, Mass., property as a major seminary and in 1952, the construction of the Shrine was announced. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 1953, marked the official opening of the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro.
Other attractions at the shrine during the Christmas Festival of Lights include an international cr├©che museum, which has hundreds of cr├©ches from around the world; a special Exhibit of Mary "Pieta" and the Icon museum; the outdoor Cr├©che of Bethlehem; and Clopper the Christmas donkey.
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One of the techniques in many martial arts is a spear hand strikes, where you make your hand rigid and thrust into the opponent. There are a couple of different variations, e.g., in hapkido we have a flat-hand attack (palm down), inverted strike (palm up), and a spear thrust (palm perpendicular to ground) but the hand shape remains essentially the same in each. There are also a few variations in the exact shape of the hand depending on the source, but the gist of it is that the fingers are rigid and the thumb is pulled back.
A few different sources and some, er, practice indicate that this technique is very easy to jam or otherwise injure ones fingers with when practicing against a target, and many of the areas and objects that are safe to hit (i.e., soft targets) are not ideal for the strikes.
So the question is: How can one effectively practice for either conditioning or simply hand-training purposes spear-hand strikes with minimal risk of injury, while still knowing if you got the technique right?


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PR Newswire's Customer Content Specialists review every single press releases submitted for distribution over the wire, and they catch (and fix!) tens of thousands of mistakes each month. Some of the most common errors they spot relate to time zones, as well as confusion over 'daylight time' and 'standard time.' Here are some tips for keeping timing details straight.
When announcing an event, it helps to identify the time zone for any times you have listed. This is especially true if you are targeting a broad audience with your message.
For instance, if your event is taking place in Chicago, but you are hosting a webcast of the event that will be readily available online, you may want to specify the event starts at 2pm Central Time. This way, potential audience members in New York know to tune in at 3pm Eastern Time.
If you do decide to include the time zone, be careful. There are a couple mistakes waiting to happen that you can easily prevent:
Convert between time zones correctly
On occasion you may need to include the time of an event in multiple time zones. For instance, your sentence could read: "Our chairman and chief executive officer will be presenting at the conference on May 17, 2011 at 12:45 p.m. ET / 2:45 p.m. PT."
Did your eagle eyes notice the mistake in this sentence? There were two. First, there is a 3 – not 2 – hour difference between Pacific Time and Eastern Time. Additionally, when converting Eastern to Pacific Time, the hours count backward not forward.
With these catches, the sentence should have read: "Our chairman and chief executive officer will be presenting at the conference on May 17, 2011 at 12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT."
Although these are both easy mistakes to make, they are also easy to prevent. I always recommend using an online Time Zone Converter or World Clock, especially if you need to verify time zones in different countries.
Daylight Saving vs. Standard Time
When including time zones, many writers in theUnited States prefer to specify whether it is Daylight Saving or Standard Time (abbreviated EDT and EST, respectively, for the Eastern time zone).
Daylight Saving Time, which refers to when we "spring ahead" by one hour, begins in the U.S. in late Winter. In 2011, for instance, we changed to Daylight Saving Time on March 13.
On November 6, 2011, we will switch to Standard Time when we "fall back" one hour.
When we spring ahead and fall back, it's important to not just remember to change your clocks, but also keep an eye out for the correct usage of EDT and EST in your news releases.
A month after we changed over to Daylight Saving Time, Diana Dravis, an eagle-eyed editor in our Washington,D.C. bureau, was reading through a press release and noticed the client had used the EST abbreviation instead of EDT. After confirming the change with the client, Diana corrected the timing throughout the news release.
Although this mistake most commonly occurs around the months we make the switch, the rare EST vs. EDT typo does crop up on occasion throughout the year.
One way that this can happen is when someone copies the template of a press release they used earlier in the year. If you do this, always doublecheck that you've updated any timing references — as well as years, months, dates and days of week – with the correct information. Some individuals also shorten the abbreviation to ET to avoid any confusion.
Although Daylight Saving and Standard Time are common references in the United States, not all countries use it or they recognize it at different times of the year. If you plan on targeting your announcement to a specific international audience, World Clocks can provide you with the correct local times if you want to include them in your announcement.
When promoting an event, it's essential to provide accurate timing information to your potential attendees. And by keeping global considerations in mind, your guests will know when to arrive on time – no matter where they're coming from.
In April 2011, PR Newswire Editors like Diana caught 10,895 errors; year-to-date, our bureaus in DC, Cleveland and Albuquerque have made 44,726 "catches." Our April "catch rate" (an internal metric we track which measures the ratio of mistakes caught in press releases) was 667 catches per 1000 releases.
Author Amanda Hicken is a senior editor in PR Newswire's Cleveland bureau. In her free time, she pens the Clue Into Cleveland blog.
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The fact that sections of the Keystone Pipeline Project are functioning and the locations of those lines are among few facts that Merrill Matthews got right in his Sept. 24 editorial (Sun Advocate)-no surprise, given his affiliation with the conservative Institute for Policy Innovation think tank.
He states that the Keystone lines have been functioning "with no major leaks." In fact, during its first year of operation, Keystone's Phase 1 pipeline (which runs from Alberta to refineries in Illinois) spilled 100 times more frequently than TransCanada predicted and there have been at least 35 incidents. It prompted US pipeline safety regulators to deem Keystone 1 a hazard to "life, property, and the environment"[1] and issue a "Corrective Action Order" to address multiple problems.
Tar sands pipelines in the northern Midwest dumped three times more oil per mile than the national average for conventional crude from 2007 to 2010, according to a report [2] by Cornell University's Global Labor Institute.
I'm not sure where Matthews pulled large job creation numbers from-he cites no source-but the Cornell researchers wrote, "According to the U.S. State Department, the six states along the [XL] pipeline route are expected to gain a total of 20 permanent pipeline operation jobs"; 571,000 agricultural workers are directly employed along the XL pipeline's proposed route. The researchers note that water contamination resulting from a spill, "would have significant economic costs and could result in job loss..."
Tar sands is among the dirtiest fuels on the planet, emitting huge amounts of carbon into the atmosphere-and is harder and more expensive to clean up than conventional oil.
Increasing imports of tar sands oil into the U.S. is wrongheaded and downright foolhardy-unless you're an oil company reaping huge profits.
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The Best Bridge Camera of 2015 - We select some of the best bridge cameras currently on the market
The bridge camera remains one of the most popular types of digital camera, owing to its huge zoom lens, DSLR-esque handling and relatively compact proportions.
There are several factors to consider before buying a bridge camera, including whether in fact a bridge is right choice for your needs. If you're uncertain we highly recommend you read our in-depth Guide to Bridge Cameras first, just to be sure.
But if you've done that, or you're already confident that a bridge camera is for you, then read our round up of the best bridge cameras of 2015…
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000
Street price: £520
Panasonic has build a tradition in the bridge camera market of delivering some pioneering features in compact bodies, and the FZ1000 is no different.
Not only does the camera feature a 16x optical zoom with a f/2.8 – 4 maximum aperture, the model also boasts the new Ultra-HD 4K video capture previously only seen in the manufacturer's CSC range
Best Bridge Camera for: The best in video capture
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Sony Cyber-shot RX10
Street price: £645
If you're looking for the very best in bridge cameras, it's difficult to look any further than the Sony RX10, even now a year on from its launch
The camera features the same 1in sensor as that in the acclaimed RX100 II, while also featuring an impressive Carl Zeiss zoom covering an equivalent focal range of 24-200mm and with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.
The result? An amazing shooting experience and one of the best bridge cameras ever made. However, at its current price it does represent a serious investment, although if you can afford it you won't be disappointed.
Best Bridge Camera for: High-end imaging
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Street price: £350
With a 65x optical zoom, there are few bridge cameras on the market which can compete with the SX60 HS when it comes to zoom functionality.
The model also benefits from Canon's DIGIC 6 processing chip, an EVF and full HD video capture, as well as both Wi-fi and NFC connectivity. It also retains the hot-shoe seen on its predecessor which is great if you've already got a Canon flash in your kitbag.
Best Bridge Camera for: Huge optical zoom capabilities
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Street price: £280
Despite being relatively old now, the Fujifilm HS50 EXR remains highly regarded thanks to its DSLR styling and good sensor technology.
In this case it's a 16MP chip that also incorporates an array of phase detect pixels to provide what Fujifilm claims was the fastest AF of any bridge camera in the world at time of release.
The manually operated 42x zoom lens goes from 24mm to 1000mm with a twist of the lens barrel. Additional features include a high resolution articulated LCD screen, a 1.44 million dot EVF, an impressive 11fps burst rate, full 1080p HD video, raw capture and a range of creative filters and film simulation modes.
Best Bridge Camera for: DSLR styling and operation
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Panasonic Lumix FZ200
Street price: £275
The Panasonic Lumix FZ200 was the world's first bridge camera to offer a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range.
This is a huge benefit, enabling lower ISOs and/or faster shutter speeds to be used that other bridge cameras in the same conditions, and also affording potentially narrower depth of field. It's a Leica lens too.
The only downside is that its zoom range is a relatively modest 24x, extending from 24mm to 600mm. The FZ200 also features Lightspeed AF for superfast focusing, 12fps burst shooting, a vari-angle LCD screen and high speed video shooting at 100fps.
Best Bridge Camera for: Wildlife and nature photography
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Pentax X-5
Street price: £150
Although the X-5 offers a much more stripped down feature set by comparison to its rivals it still has everything you need, including a 26x, 22.3-580mm equivalent zoom lens, a tiltable LCD screen and an EVF.
Uniquely the X-5 is powered by AA batteries which could be handy for those travelling to remote places, though they're less efficient than Lithium-Ions. Full manual control is possible but there's no raw option.
Best Bridge Camera for: Those on a tight budget
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Note on Unix programs: Windows programs generally put all or most of their files in one directory. Program x might be in c:\program_crud\X, for example, and Y might be in c:\games\Y. Unix uses a much more efficient (but also more confusing to some) system where, instead of dividing files by program, files are divided by purpose. Binaries go in one place, config files in another, and data in yet another... This can be quite confusing for a user migrating to Linux from Windows, and this should help you locate stuff... Hopefully.
/ - This is the root directory. Under windows, DOS, OS/2, and cousins ( I will refer to them as *nix during the course of this document), there's a separate root directory for each drive or partition. Linux and other Unix variants put everything in one directory tree, and this is at the base. There's generally not much in here other than directories, although kernel images might be 'stored here too.
/boot - Some distros store kernel images and other miscellaneous files needed to boot here.
/tmp - Generally only temporary files needed at boot. Things that need temporary storage after boot generally use /var/tmp, but this isn't universal by any means.
/mnt - This is where directories go for mounting various miscellaneous/temporary filesystems. Sometimes, /cdrom and /floppy are used for mounting cdrom and floppy devices, but I'm not sure how many distros other than Debian do this. /mnt is also sometimes called /mount. If the /floppy and /cdrom devices are not used then that's 2 less things the system has to monitor.
/lib - Libraries needed at bootup. Libraries not needed at bootup but needed after the system is running should go in /usr/lib. Kernel modules generally go in /lib/modules/<kernel-version>.
/dev - Device files go here. These are special files created by the *nix kernel that can be used by programs to control hardware devices. Note that network interfaces (eth0, ppp0, etc) don't exist here, harddrives (hda,hdb or C:/, D:/), cdrom(s) (/cdrom, /cdrw), and your floppy drive (fd0), does. Note: Not all devices are named the same from *nix to *nix.
/proc - This filesystem doesn't actually exist on disk. It contains files that provide information about the state of the computer, including info on running processes, hardware states, and memory usage. Most of the files aren't easily read by humans, though.
/var - Contains data changed when the system is running normally. /var/tmp, for example, should be used for storing temporary files. Various processes and daemons dump logs here, and some important subdirectores are:
/var/lock - Lock files. These are created by programs when accessing a specific resource. They don't actually prevent access, so respecting a lock file is more of a politeness thing. Most programs do respect them, and thus you don't have to worry about them unless you're writing a program.
/var/log - Log files are generally written here. This directory may grow quite large, and so may require regular cleaning.
/var/run - Contains various bits of runtime information.
/var/lib - Contains various files needed while the system is running. One that will almost definitely be of interest to laptop users is /var/lib/pcmcia/stab, which contains some information about PCMCIA devices.
/var/spool - Mail, news, and printer queues get stored here.
/root - Home directory of the root user. Shouldn't be much stored here at all, as you should be using normal, unprivilaged users for anything that doesn't require root privilages.
/home - This contains the home directories of most of the users on the system. You can type cd to return to your home directory, and you can use ~/ as a shortcut to refer to your home directory. Personal config and data files for normal users go here.
/etc - Probably where you'll spend most of your time as root, this is where most system-wide configuration files are stored. Files for specific users are almost always stored in the user's home directory. The contents will vary depending on what you've got installed, but some subdirectories that are probably of interest are listed below.
/etc/X11 - This is where system-wide X11 configuration files are stored. XF86Config stores data used by the server to set up the environment. /etc/X11/fonts is where the fonts used by the server are stored, and window managers generally create subdirectories for their config files.
/opt - For large software packages that wish to avoid putting their files throughout the filesystem, /opt provides a logical and predictable organizational system under that package's directory. This gives the system administrator an easy way to determine the role of each file within a particular package. For instance: /opt/oracle
/usr - files that can be shared across a whole site (server). /usr/doc (documentation), /usr/share (themes, icons, etc), /usr/lib (program libraries) are stored here.
/usr/local - for use by the system administrator when installing software locally. It needs to be safe from being overwritten when the system software is updated. It may be used for programs and data that are shareable amongst a group of hosts, but not found in /usr directly.
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