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- What if milky way were visible in New York. Amazing photo collages.
- The Eames house needs your help.
- Funny and adorable squirrel feeder.
- That's how they cut ice in Japan.
- If you haven't marveled at this super dry material – you should, it's amazing.
- Moon hoax not – the video that proves that in 1969 it was easier to land on the moon than fake the footage.
- A new brilliant marketing move – interactive mannequins.
- And something for the senses – Cabin Porn, a blog dedicated to cabins.
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A+ Secure Packaging Installs Integrated Bottling Line
A+ Secure Packaging LLC, a custom contract packaging for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, OTC, prescription, animal health, and medical device companies, has installed a new, fully integrated bottling line.
"A+ Secure Packaging added the bottling line in a continued effort to expand and improve current service offerings for our Customers," stated Ronnie Smith, President of A+, in a press release. "The advanced technology of the new line provides the right solutions to meet industry and Customer demand for high Quality, versatility, and cost effective packaging requirements."
"Our custom bottling solution was designed to provide value to our Customers," added John Thomas, Sr. VP of Operations. "Operational efficiency is optimized due to an ergonomic machine design that supports quick and easy format changeovers. A+ also utilizes state-of-the-art technology, including in-line vision systems and reject stations with reject verification, to ensure accuracy and Quality."
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Dusty Kid's new EP is packed full of bouncy, jazzy techno joy
The lead track 'I Love Richie' may be "hard grooving techno" but it's the jazzy electro dub of 'Cowboys' that got me excited. Dusty Kid is Paolo Lodde from Italy who was formerly part of Duoteque. Clearly as bonkers as he is talented, this EP is a signal of a brilliant album to come.
We're told King Klong's head honcho Martin Eyerer personally picked the four tracks here. He knows his stuff as you'll recall Mr. Eyerer remixed Rockers Hi-Fi's 'Push Push' last year.
Perhaps the best thing about the EP is that none of the four tracks sound alike. 'Mantrakoma' is a hospital heart rate monitor with distorted vocals that you could put under "experimental"; unless you can speak German backwards that is. And to finish it off, 'The Riot' is hard synth Scalelectrix.
Also worth noting are the great covers to Kling Klong releases, especially like Mijk van Dijk's 'Closer'/'Wider'.
Hectic mix nominations: The Riot, I Love Ritchie (for headbangers in search of a headache) / Mantrkoma, Cowboys (for the cosmic jazz heads)
Reviewed: Dusty Kid — Signal `63 EP (Kling Klong) Cat. No. KLING011 Release date: 26.03.07
A1. I Love Richie (7:52)
A2. Cowboys (6:49)
B1. Mantrakoma (6:44)
B2. The Riot (8:36)
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Community College–Online vs. Face-to-Face?
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While online learning has been touted on this site and in many schools and colleges, the results of a recent study concludes that community college students tend to perform worse in online courses than fact-to-face courses. That just confirms what many of you may have thought: "That technology stuff is just not for my child! I want him to learn in a classroom!"
However, upon closer look at the article "College Students Perform Worse Online Than Face to Face – Community Colleges" on The Chronicle of Higher Education website, there are a few things that have a bearing on this finding:
1. Face-to-face completion rates were only about 8% better than in online courses overall, but they were about 11% better in remedial courses.
2. Online students usually have not had training in how to navigate their courses online.
3. Because many community college students are from lower income or disadvantaged households or are older students, many of them are not as technologically sophisticated as their counterparts in more traditional colleges.
When considering community college, avoid taking remedial courses online. Take advantage of or request training sessions for any online course, and seek opportunities to learn online before trying an online course. Working with an online tutor before college can also provide more experience learning online, and a student has a real person to guide him or her. An online tutoring website like ours is a great place to start!
Here is a short video by The Xplanation that deals with the pros and cons of online classes and traditional classes from two people, one of whom is a professor who uses both methods to teach at the University of Oklahoma:
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Visit Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium Monday, January 19, 2015.
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Best tech bargains of the week: October 16
Snag an LCD TV and a media streamer to go with it, a portable photo printer or an external hard drive
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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Best Sugarland Lyrics
Sugarland lyrics are sneaky-sharp. Hidden within the infectious hooks and melodies of many of their biggest songs are stories that are inspiring, heartbreaking or undeniably charming. Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles helped write all five songs that make up this list of the best Sugarland lyrics.
'Baby Girl'
Sugarland's first hit is one of their biggest for a reason. The then-trio's song about trying to make it the big city was -- and still is -- a refreshing blast of hope for those scratching and clawing to achieve something great.
'Joey' may not have been as big of a radio hit as some others because it's such a sad story, but the lyrics are as real as anything the group has written. Nettles sings about a man, likely a lover, who was killed in a car accident. She is full of regret and unanswered questions. Her performance feels as intimate as 'Stay' did two years earlier.
That Sugarland was able to build sympathy for the main character in this song is a testament to the brilliant songwriting and even more inspired vocal performance. Nettles plays "the other woman." At first, she's begging for her man to choose her, but by the end she's given up and found the strength to walk away. The final chorus is a goosebumps moment.
'Want To'
The subtle details of this 2006 hit make it very powerful. In contrast to 'Already Gone,' Nettles plays a singer full of vulnerability. It's the beginning of a romance, and the songwriting team work in powerful details to attach the story to the hearts of listeners. These are some of Sugarland's best lyrics.
'Already Gone'
So many of Sugarland's greatest songs serve life lessons, as 'Already Gone' does. On the surface, this is just a love song that's alive with danger and detail. Deep down, it's the story of one girl trying to come to terms with her gypsy soul. They say so much with so few words.


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"Be watchful—stand firm in the faith—act like men—be strong—Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Cor. 16:13-14
So what is a man?
1. A man is God focused:
– He loves the Lord God with everything he is and with everything he has—with all his heart – mind – soul – and strength…
– A man who is God focused believes this truth to the very "core of his being"—to the very "depths of his heart"—and he truly loves God
– And his love for God is continually growing—in his thoughts—in his affections—in his motives—in his passions—in his duties—and in every area of his life
2. A man is Marriage focused (loves his wife deeply):
– We are to love as Christ loved the Church—who died and gave Himself for her!!! First to love and first to forgive
3. A man is family focused (serves his children faithfully):
– HUGE: Assuming the role of husband and father make a boy into a man…
– It is a sad state of affairs these days—most women cannot find Mr. Right—for the most part he doesn't exist in the world today—so the settle for Mr. Just Alright
4. A man is Gospel focused:
– Kingdom of God focused
– Preaches the Gospel passionately—not just with words but with his life
– Time—Talents and Treasure—his time and heart and wallet are in heaven—not on this earth
5. A man is Church focused (ministers in the Church dutifully)
6. He is prayer focused:
– "If you want to humble a man ask him about his prayer life."
– He knows where his strength comes from!!!
7. A man lives in humility
8. A man is a man of the Word:
– Pony Express—Missouri to California… 10 days using 40 men who rode 50 miles each and used 500 horses… no weapons—small saddle—light cloths… but a full size Bible—
– By contrast—in our day of comfort—ease and convenience—"How often are we found with the Word of God by our side?"
9. A man is others focused—he helps others:
– What is your focus? Is it squarely and supremely upon yourself?
– A real man gives more than he takes—they are always generous to the point of sacrifice
– He is a man who demonstrates a growing love for other people—by sacrificing himself for others—and laying down his life for their good
10. A man is a magnet:
– People are drawn to him and want what he has—
– They "aspire" to be like him—and they want to be with him and be like him—
– They want to follow Him as he follows Christ—
11. A man is consistent:
– He does what he says and says what he does… His yes is yes to his own hurt
– He shows up on time and can be counted on through thick and thin
12. A man has thick skin and a soft heart:
– Tough and gentle—tough to handle life—gentle so they can love others—Compassionate—Gracious and Merciful
13. A man has Character:
– Character is what you are when no one is watching
14. A man is incredibly disciplined:
– (UFC) Super disciplined—men live vicariously through them—imaginary heroes… they see in them something their not
15. A man is courageous
16. A man repents of his sins and admits his wrongs
17. A man is a risk taker
18. A man keeps himself pure and undefiled from the world
I know that is A LOT. How about asking the Holy Spirit to show you one area to improve on today!
P.S. Ladies, this is not a check list to "rate" the men in your life!


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|Limited Influence of Aspirin Intake on Mast Cell Activation in Patients with Food-dependent Exercise-induced Anaphylaxis: Comparison Using Skin Prick and Histamine Release Tests.
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|Food-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (FDEIA) is a severe systemic syndrome induced by physical exercise after ingesting causative food. Aspirin is a well-known trigger for anaphylaxis in patients with FDEIA. Possible mechanisms by which symptoms are aggravated by aspirin include enhanced antigen absorption and mast cell activation. The aim of this study was to determine whether aspirin intake has an influence on mast cell/basophil activation in patients with FDEIA. Provocation tests revealed that adding aspirin to the causative food challenge in 7 of 9 (77.8%) patients with FDEIA provoked symptoms. In most cases, pretreatment with aspirin did not enhance skin tests (71.4%) or histamine release tests (88.9%) with food allergen challenges. The study confirmes that histamine release and skin prick tests can be adjunctive tools for diagnosing FDEIA. In addition, our results suggest that exacerbation of FDEIA symptoms by aspirin is not mediated by direct effects of aspirin on mast cell/basophil activation.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - The lawyer for a jailed drug kingpin says he believes his client convicted in the killing of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena will go free in coming weeks.
- Enrique "Kiki" Camarena
- Drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero makes Interpol's Most Wanted List
- Ex-DEA officials: CIA operatives involved in 'Kiki' Camarena murder
- Mexico prosecutors appeal release of drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
- Kingpin had Mexican authorities on his cartel payroll
- Mexican kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero's release fuels anger
- Release of drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero painful for victims' relatives
- Release of drug lord linked to murder of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena angers ex-DEA officials
- 1999: Slain DEA agent is remembered
- 2006: How an agent died: DEA veteran details Camarena's last days
- Mexico drug kingpin Caro Quintero ordered released
- Drug lords Ernesto "Don Neto" Fonseca and Rafael Caro Quintero sentenced in death of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena
Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero walked free Friday after a federal court overturned his 40-year sentence on procedural grounds.
Jose Luis Guizar is the attorney for jailed former cartel head Enrique Fonseca Carrillo. He says he expects his client to be released on the same grounds within 15 days and all held in the case to eventually go free.
The U.S. Department of Justice said it found the court's decision "deeply troubling" and Mexico's attorney general said a serious legal mistake had been committed.
The Association of Former Federal Narcotics Agents in the United States blamed corruption for Caro Quintero's release.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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Bear Stearns Fund Prosecutors Reveal `Lot of Evidence' of FraudPaul Radvany in Bloomberg, June 20, 2008
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E-mails, witness statements and a money trail may help convict two former Bear Stearns Cos. managers accused of misleading investors and lenders about two hedge funds that imploded, legal analysts said.
Ralph Cioffi, 52, and Matthew Tannin, 46, were charged yesterday with falsely saying the funds were thriving while knowing investments in subprime mortgages could cause their collapse. U.S. prosecutors claimed the men lied about liquidity, redemption requests, and their own investments before the funds shut down last June, costing investors $1 billion.
``This one is a shotgun of all sorts of facts,'' said former federal prosecutor William Mateja. ``They've got a lot of evidence to establish a securities fraud against hedge fund managers. Not having heard the other side of the story, it appears that they have a strong case.''
The indictment and arrests of Cioffi and Tannin are the first charges relating to last year's mortgage-market breakdown. The government is probing banks and mortgage firms whose losses in subprime loans and related securities total $397 billion.
Cioffi and Tannin were each charged in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, with conspiracy, securities fraud and wire fraud. Cioffi also was charged with insider trading for his $2 million redemption from one fund. They face as long as 20 years in prison on the fraud counts. They also were sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cioffi's lawyer criticized Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Benton Campbell for ordering the arrests, saying it was an effort by the government to make an example of innocent men.
``Because his funds were the first to lose might make him an easy target but doesn't mean he did anything wrong,'' defense lawyer Edward Little said.
Tannin's lawyer, Susan Brune, said her client is innocent and prosecutors have made him a ``scapegoat.''
The 27-page indictment details how Cioffi and Tannin began the Bear Stearns High Grade Structured Credit Strategies fund in October 2003. They said it was a low-risk investor in high-grade securities including collateralized-debt obligations, or CDOs, that offered returns of 10 percent to 12 percent, according to the indictment.
By 2006, returns fell, and the men started a second, more leveraged fund into which most clients transferred their money, prosecutors said. By March 2007, Cioffi and Tannin believed the funds ``were in grave condition and at risk of collapse,'' prompting fraudulent statements and actions to stave off a run by investors, according to the indictment.
The men fretted in April after a report showed the CDOs were worth far less than they hoped, according to the indictment.
`Damn Ugly'
``The subprime market is pretty damn ugly,'' Tannin wrote in one e-mail to Cioffi. ``If we believe the [CDO report is] ANYWHERE CLOSE to accurate I think we should close the funds now. The reason for this is that if [the CDO report] is correct then the entire subprime market is toast.''
Tannin sent the e-mail from a personal account, not the Bear Stearns system, to the personal e-mail account of Cioffi's wife, according to the indictment.
That e-mail and others cited in the indictment ``are really absolutely the key,'' said Villanova University Law School Dean Mark Sargent, who read the indictment.
``They show that they knew the funds were cratering, that the bottom had dropped out of the subprime market, and their leverage was putting enormous pressure on the fund,'' Sargent said.
The e-mails ``support the government's theory that the defendants are thinking one thing and saying another to investors or lenders or internal brokers,'' said Paul Radvany, a Fordham University law professor and former federal prosecutor.
``It's hard to imagine a compelling reason not to use Bear Stearns's internal e-mail to talk about Bear Stearns hedge funds,'' said Christopher Clark, a former federal prosecutor in New York.
Prosecutors also cited a series of statements that Cioffi and Tannin made to investors in conference calls and privately to lenders and subordinates. Cioffi failed to tell investors that he redeemed $2 million of his $6 million investment, moving it to another Bear Stearns hedge fund, prosecutors said.
In a conference call on April 25, 2007, Cioffi discussed investor withdrawals, saying there would be ``a couple of million of redemptions'' by June 30, according to the indictment. He knew there had been $47 million in redemptions, prosecutors said. Cioffi didn't mention his own $2 million withdrawal, according to the indictment.
Tannin's Money
Tannin repeatedly told investors that he would add his own money to the funds, and didn't, prosecutors said.
``It's very hard to say you weren't shading the truth in an important way when you say you had a couple of million dollars of redemptions when in fact you had $47 million,'' Clark said.
``The movement of money is key,'' said Andrew Hruska, a former federal prosecutor in Washington and Brooklyn. ``That's a matter of not just saying but doing. When you say `I'm putting in money' when in fact you're taking it out, there's no argument.''
The case is U.S. v. Cioffi, 08-00415, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn).


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What is the difference between a Nephrologist and a Urologist?
If you are not sure what the difference is between a nephrologist and urologist, you are not alone Many people are unsure of the difference between the two. This makes it difficult to know which of these medical professionals to call when you have a problem. In reality, these doctors' paths cross quite often and, depending on the problem, it is possible that you will need a nephrologist, a urologist or both.
The Difference
Nephrologists focus on how the kidneys work and evaluate the function of the kidneys. Urologists are more concerned with anatomical kidney problems and deal with the rest of the urinary tract as well.
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Archive for Thursday, June 16, 2005
Cards to get summer tune up for football
It's early June and baseball seems to be the only thing going. But as the temperature rises, something else begins to become clear.
It's never too early to talk about football.
The 2005 football season will begin to take shape this weekend and on Monday as some Cardinal players begin to filter in to get things going.
This weekend will see some Cardinals travelling to Warrensburg, Mo., to attend the Central Missouri State football camp. For Eudora High School football coach Gregg Webb, it's just the thing to get things going.
"There is no guarantee that participating in the camps will result in wins," he said. "But there is no doubt that we are better for having done it."
The Warrensburg camp will feature three days of physical activity, as well as instructional time for the players. The three-day affair does not fall short on the amount of knowledge it makes available.
"It's almost impossible to explain how much knowledge and information that these kids take in," Webb said. "There seems to be a million defensive formations, and it's just a ton of knowledge."
The camp is one of many around the area offered to football players during the summer, but or the coach this one seemed to be the right fit.
"I had heard a lot of good things about this camp," Webb said. "But a lot of it was location. Warrensburg is only an hour-and-a-half away."
The Cardinal program plans to take at least 25 players with them to the camp and in the early summer that attendance says a lot about Eudora's program.
"It is a real testament to the commitment of these kids," Webb said. "They are working and involved in other activities so for them to give up a weekend in their summer to come work on their game is incredible. They have a great commitment."
That commitment to improvement was accentuated for the Cardinals as the head coach learned that another area school, Gardner, couldn't come up with the players to attend.
"Gardner has almost 1,000 kids," Webb said. "And they couldn't get enough kids together to go to this camp. That says a lot about our kids."
Following the Warrensburg camp, the Cardinals will move on to the annual seven-on-seven drills Monday.
The players will travel to St. Thomas Aquinas, a Kansas City-area high school, to continue the early summer tune-up.
The drills are a great way for the players to get together and become familiar with some of the offensive and defensive schemes that will be put into effect later in the year.
They are also a way for the coaches to get their players together without violating Kansas State High School Activities Association rules.
Schools are not allowed to have the entire team practice on the field at the same time until later in the summer.
The seven-on-seven drills focus on the passing game and feature seven defensive backs against five receivers, a quarterback and a center.
And while the passing game is great for the wide-outs, it is the defense that gets most of the benefit.
"The drills are really good for the defensive kids," Webb said. "They get a chance to see some of the coverages and schemes that we will be using."
The Central Missouri State football camp takes place this weekend at the university's campus, while the seven-on-seven drills will be on Monday nights for the next four weeks.
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Pittwater Coffs, Contender Worlds, I14's, Lasers - all the newsThere are more sailing boats on the Water in January than any other time of year, we have lots of news. Sail-World will be at the Contender Worlds and Etchells Australian titles over the next 10 days, then at Audi Victoria Week.If you've not entered the Etchells Nationals at Lake Macquarie or Audi Victoria Week. Do it NOW!!!Rob Kothe & the Sail-World Team Entries closing for Murphy & Nye 2010 Etchells Australian Championship Rob Kothe & the Sail-World Team, The Murphy & Nye 2010 Australian Etchells Championships being sailed out of Lake Macquarie Yacht Club on Lake Macquarie are just a week away and initial entries without late fees close off today.... [more]Onsend this storyPittwater to Coffs Harbour Series – Solitary Islands Race Forecast Nathan May, PredictWind is forecasting light to moderate winds for the Solitary Islands Races on 5th and 6th of January. The races are part of the recently developed Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Offshore Series and should make for some interesting racing.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralia's Contender dinghy makes world sailing history 2010 Contender Worlds Media, A classic Australian sailing dinghy from the sketch pad of Ben Lexcen who designed the America's Cup winner Australia II will become part of world sailing history today.... [more]Onsend this storyInternational 14 World Championship day one - Black Flags and restarts Neil Patchett, CST Composites International 14 World Championship day one report. Defending World Champion Archie Massey blitzed the fleet in his first qualifying race and was then black flagged in the second to finish 53rd overall.... [more]Onsend this story46th Sabot Nationals - Diamond sparkles, Crowd controlled Peter McIntosh, James Brewer controlled a crowd of contenders in Crowd Control to win the seniors and Gosford's Sophie McIntosh and Jordan Makin won the junior division of the 46th Australian Sabot Championships on Brisbane Water.... [more]Onsend this story45th Hartley TS 16s Australian championships Drummoyne Sailing Club Annette Brennan, After four years a New South Wales boat The Ambulance finally reclaims the national title from the Victorian boat Tru- Blu ruining their chances of making it a record five wins in a row at the 45th Hartley TS 16s Australian championships at Drummoyne Sailing Club... [more]Onsend this storyClipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Spirit of Australia leads Zoe Williamson, Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race - Race 5 Geraldton, WA to Singapore underway... [more]Onsend this storyWild Oats XI takes line honours in 2010 Pittwater Coffs Harbour Race Damian Devine, 'Wild Oats XI' finished the Pittwater to Coffs Race today crossing the line at 10:03am in a time 21hrs 3mins 57secs, some two and a half hours outside the record.... [more]Onsend this storyGladwell's Line: Constructed in Country - it's complicated! Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com, Yet another legal storm is brewing on the America's Cup horizon - with just five weeks left until the start of the regatta. This time the point of difference is over the interpretation of another phrase in the America's Cup lexicon.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian Sharpie National ChampionshipDay 4 + images + results Peter Campbell, South Australian sailors scooped the pool on the fourth day of competition in the 67th Australian Sharpie National Championships sailed today.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian Laser Championship Day 7 - Slingsby dominates conditions Josh Sampson, The strong, fresh winds and Tom Slingsby's dominance remained but the sunny skies made a return as competitors were asked to navigate tough conditions on Day 7 of the 2010 Australian Laser Championship.... [more]Onsend this story2010 Contender Australian and World Championships Suellen Hurling, Photos of the Contender sailors going through the motions of measuring and registering for the Australian and World Championships... [more]Onsend this storyB14 National Championships wrap - New Champions + event images Sophie Hunt, Nick Richardson and Mark Padgett are the new National Champions, overcoming World Champ Sly Bone (Guy Bancroft, David Grace), after a faultless final day's racing.... [more]Onsend this storyDark & Stormy wins handicap honours in 2010 Pittwater to Coffs race Damian Devine, Dark & Stormy Witch, the Murray Custom 37 owned and skippered by the RPAYC's Bruce Staples and Jim King has taken out the coveted IRC overall handicap honours in the 2010 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht race.... [more]Onsend this storySabot Week competitors sneak a race in as breeze dies Peter McIntosh, The wind had a sleep-in the day after New Year's Day and refused to get out of bed for the fourth day of the Australian Sabot Championships at Gosford.... [more]Onsend this storyCadet World Championships - Australians Alec and Sam Bailey lead Sail-World.com, Young Tasmanians Alec and Sam Bailey have taken the overall lead at the International Cadet World Championships being sailed on the River Plate at Buenos Aires, Argentina... [more]Onsend this storyPittwater to Coffs Harbour race - in a nutshell Rob Kothe & the Sail-World Team, Light winds overnight have cost the two super maxis sailing in the 2010 Pittwater Coffs Harbour race any chance of breaking the race record.... [more]Onsend this storySwiss seek more talks on America's Cup issues Richard Gladwell, The America's Cup Defender, Societe Nautique de Geneve, sent a letter to Golden Gate Yacht Club representatives on 31 December 2009, inviting the American Challenger to a meeting with David Tillett, the Chairman of the 33rd America's Cup International Jury, to discuss various topics raised by both teams.... [more]Onsend this story'Invincible' Invincible King of the Derwent 2010 – again! Peter Campbell, Bellerive Yacht Club member Harold Clark today began yet another decade of winning harbour races in Hobart. Invincible won the 2010 Sargisons Jewellers King of the Derwent Race. Invincible also won the AMS division from two Victorian yachts, Ingenue (Rosie Colahan) and Godzilla (Tom Fowler), again by more than six minutes on corrected time.... [more]Onsend this storyWild Oats XI holds lead in Pittwater Coffs Race Damian Devine, At the first sked in the 29th annual Pittwater vto Coffs Harbour race just completed Bob Oatley's Wild Oats XI is still is in front of Grant Wharington's Etihad Stadium just off Lake Macquarie with Black Jack a little way back in third place.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian Laser Championships Day 6 - Jekell and Hyde weather Josh Sampson, Day 6 of the 2010 Australian Laser Championships. After a favourable forecast with light to moderate winds predicted, seas rose and winds swung quickly peaking at around six feet and gusting at 20-25 knots. The majority of competitors did, however, manage to stick it out with business running near enough as usual.... [more]Onsend this storyKing of the Derwent: Storm sail decision pays off for 100-footer Loyal Peter Campbell, Sean Langman must have had an insight into the weather before the start of today's iconic harbour race in Hobart, the Sargisons Jewellers King of the Derwent - his 100-footer LOYAL was the only yacht to start the race with storm sails hoisted.... [more]Onsend this storyPittwater Water Coffs Race - Wharro goes to War, Part 2 Rob Kothe & the Sail-World Team, As Grant Wharington and his Etihad Stadium supermaxi crew sailed under the Harbour Bridge, on their way to the start of the 2009 Rolex Sydney to Hobart, the owner/skipper turned to his after guard and asked – 'Does anyone else feel like we are off to war?' She was forced to retire soon after the Hobart start with rigging issues, but now Wharro, along with Graeme Taylor (GT) and his crew... [more]Onsend this storyUpload your own Event and Class Sailing News Now!! Sail-World.com, If your Nationals are running and there is no report on Sail-World, email or call your Publicity Person now with this information.!!! Sailors are used to reading the sailing news of today, online. It might be the B14's, the Sabots, J-24's, Etchells, 505's, Fireballs, Hartley TS16's, Mirrors, NS14's, - All these classes post reports via the Sail-World Upload system.... [more]Onsend this storyRolex Sydney Hobart - To the victors go the spoils KPMS, Owners and crews, friends and family, gathered on the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania lawn in warm sunshine today for the presentation of trophies for the 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.... [more]Onsend this story100-footer to contest King of the Derwent Race Peter Campbell, The 100-footer Investec Loyal is expected to head a fleet of up to 80 yachts in tomorrow's Sargisons King of the Derwent, Hobart's annual spectacle of sail.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian J24 Championship - Sean v Sean Simon Grain, This season's 2010 J24 Nationals at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne is shaping up for a number of monumental battles. In the last 6 years, this has been a battle of the Sean's, with five wins between them, three to Sean Kirkjian and two to Sean Wallis, interestingly all in different boats.... [more]Onsend this storySharpie Nationals - Tasmanian crews lead on the Derwent + images Peter Campbell/Jane Austin images, Consistent sailing in fresh breezes has placed the Tasmanian crew of Ric Buchanan, Andrea Declerk and Nick Johnston with a two point lead after three heats of the National Sharpie Australian championships on Hobart's River Derwent.... [more]Onsend this storyMedical Management for Mariners - a vital course for a longer voyage Sail-World Cruising, All sensible sailors take a First Aid course as preparation for sailing. However, good as they are, these courses typically deal with how to react to a medical emergency in the first half hour or so before the paramedic arrives. This is not sufficient for sailing journeys, and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is seeking to fill this knowledge gap with 'Medical Management for Mariners'... [more]Onsend this storyImages from Day 3 of Hartley TS 16 Australian Championships Crosbie Lorimer, Yesterday's racing for the 23 boat fleet contesting the Hartley TS 16 Australian Championships was held in light and patchy nor-easters on the Parramatta River; certainly not the ideal conditions in which to combat the constant half metre wave sets from the flotilla of powerboats rushing down to the harbour for a spot from which to watch the fireworks.... [more]Onsend this storyOptimists gather in Adelaide Janet Jerwood, Optimists sailors from across the globe are gathering at Brighton and Seacliff YC in preparation for the start of the OZIOPTI Australian High performance clinic which commences tomorrow. The clinic which boasts world renowned optimist coaches has attracted 87 sailors from Denmark, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan, Myanmar, New Zealand, PNG, Singapore and USA.... [more]Onsend this storyHobart Supermaxis to threaten Pittwater to Coffs Harbour record Damian Devine, Two Sydney Hobart supermaxi line honours winner Bob Oatey's 100ft 'Wild Oats XI' skippered by Mark Richards and Grant Wharrington's 98ft 'Etihad Stadium' are expected to attack the race record, when a spectacular fleet of 50 yachts starts in the first ocean race of the new decade starting tomorrow, the 2010 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Offshore race at 1pm, off Broken Bay.... [more]Onsend this storyLeaders neck-and-neck in Australian Sabot Championships Peter McIntosh, The fireworks went off at Gosford waterfront last night but it's too early for celebrations in the Australian Sabot Championships with only one point separating the first two senior leaders.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian International 420 Championship Regatta update Sail-World.com, The 2009/10 Australian International 420 Championship Regatta is underway at the Largs Bay Sailing Club in South Australia. Racing continues until january 3rd.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian Laser Championships - Winds of change fail to stop fun Josh Sampson, It has been an indifferent Day 4 at the 2010 Australian Laser Championships with Races 5 and 6 postponed due to insufficient wind conditions.... [more]Onsend this storyCadet World Championships - New leaders Sail-World.com, After five races, British sailors Arthur Henderson and Matthew Currell lead the Cadet World Championships, being sailed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.... [more]Onsend this storyMarina Profile: Port Stephens Fiona Harper, The expansive body of water known as Port Stephens penetrates far inland, creating a popular cruising destination north of Sydney, with all weather refuge for mariners.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian Sabot Championships - Thunderstruck bolts ahead Peter McIntosh, Thunderstruck, skippered by Gosford's Vardon Robson, bolted to the lead after the second day of racing in the 46th Australian Sabot Championships on Brisbane Water.... [more]Onsend this storyNZ Sail.com Laser support program offers integrity and service Tracey Johnstone, Since March this year NZSail.com has been at the forefront online in New Zealand supplying high quality sales and support for Laser class boats and equipment.... [more]Onsend this storyX-Yachts appoint new Australian Dealer Andrew Parkes, X-Yachts of Denmark have appointed a new dealer to represent the company's complete range of sailing yachts in Australia. Headed by Managing Director Andrew Parkes, X-Yachts Australia is based at Birkenhead Point Marina on Sydney Harbour, where it offers sales and customer support services for new and existing clients.... [more]Onsend this storyMike Welsh cruises into Hobart - Hang on Trev, I need another beer Media Services, Sandringham yachtsman Mike Welsh arrived in Hobart at the end of a dream run in the 2010 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race race in his new Beneteau built Farr designed First 40 - horns locked in battle with two identical sister ships, Two True, from the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and Paca, from New Caledonia.... [more]Onsend this storyDerwent Squadron confirms Launceston to Hobart Overall winner Peter Campbell, The Derwent Sailing Squadron today confirmed the Tamar Yacht Club entry Blue Sky as the Overall Winner of the third annual Sargison Jewellers Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race.... [more]Onsend this storyMelbourne to Hobart West Coaster arrivals - Relief John Curnow, Latest Melbourne to Hobart West Coaster arrivals update. The breeze brought home a lot of boats in the last few hours. It must have been a huge relief for the crews, who like a bunch of recalcitrant children, must have been asking everyone, 'Are we there yet?'... [more]Onsend this storyDouble Olympic medalist recognised with New Zealand Honour Richard Gladwell, One of the icons of New Zealand sailing, Rex Sellers, has been named in the New Year's Honours published today. He will be invested as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Sellers is best known as the winner of an Olympic Gold medal in 1984 and a silver medal in Pusan, Korea in 1988, both crewed by Chris Timms.... [more]Onsend this storyFickle Derwent winds down to a Zephyr Peter Campbell, From ten o'clock last night to two o'clock this morning there was little more than a zephyr of wind on the River Derwent - and that ended chances of the 33-footer from Balmain, named Zephyr Hamilton Elevators, becoming Overall winner of the 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.... [more]Onsend this story1,2,3,4,5....... is reward for Southern Spars in Rolex Sydney Hobart David Glen, The performances of Alfa Romeo, Wild Oats XI, ICAP Leopard, Investec Loyal and RAN confirm the status of Southern Spars rigs at the forefront of the world's leading offshore yachting events. Southern Spars achieved a notable feat with the fully rigged Ericsson Racing Team and PUMA leading home in the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race... [more]Onsend this storyMelbourne to Hobarts - First in from the other side John Curnow/Jennifer McGuigan, Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobarts - 'JazzPlayer' crossed the line at 20:49:09 tonight in dying breeze. Lord help the rest, as there is a bunch of Olympic Rings (zero, zero, zero...) from the weather station at South Bruny Island. Door closed for the Westcoasters for now.... [more]Onsend this storyCadet World Championship - British pair lead the fleet Sail-World.com, The British pair, Christopher Brewster and Ole Alcock lead the Cadet World Championships, being held from the 26th December 2009 to 4th January 2010 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.... [more]Onsend this storyInternational 14 Teams Racing - Win to Australia Neil Patchett, Australia today won the International 14 class Teams Racing event at Manly on Sydney Harbour. The Teams Racing was held in near perfect conditions.... [more]Onsend this storyMelbourne to Hobart - Audacious onboard report and race update John Curnow/Jennifer McGuigan, Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobart West Coaster report from Greg Clinnick onboard 'Audacious'. So its back to the grind. After 72.5 hours of racing we are all getting a bit weary (understatement). The spectacular scenery and wildlife do offset some of the frustration. We have just watched a large pod of dolphins corral a school of fish for their dinner. Quite special.... [more]Onsend this storyEventful first race of Pittwater & Coffs Harbour Offshore Series Damian Devine, An eventful day in the Pittwater Trophy Offshore Race, the first of four races in the 29th Pittwater & Coffs Harbour Offshore Series, hosted by the RPAYC which got off to a great start off Barrenjoey in a solid 15-20 knot Southerly before easing to a light easterly at the end of the day.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian Laser Championships Day 3 - Slingsby dominates Josh Sampson, Australian Laser Championships and Tom Slingsby has moved well clear of rival and defending Full Rig Champion Ashley Brunning at the top of the standings, showing ice cool resolve in the searing Adelaide heat.... [more]Onsend this storyLaunceston to Hobart - Out of the mud, onto the podium Peter Campbell, Hobart yachtsman David Taylor and his yacht Pisces have made a remarkable recovery to win the IRC handicap division of the Launceston to Hobart race. From dead last of the 35 yacht fleet into Bass Strait, the Sydney 36 steadily made up ground down the East Coast to finish ninth across the line on Tuesday and today was confirmed as winner of the IRC division and second in the AMS division.... [more]Onsend this storyAustralian B14 Championships Day 3 Sophie Hunt, Another southerly day at the B14 Australian Championships, with many lead changes and a mixed bag of results.... [more]Onsend this storyHeemskirk Consolidated Hobart races - Sked update Jennifer McGuigan, Heemskirk Consolidated West Coast and East Coast Races update at the lastest sked. Where's the wind? After all this is the notorious west coast of Tasmania. In a contrast of coasts the east coast fleet are enjoying northerlies at 23 knots, they are at last enjoying the run down the coast.... [more]Onsend this storyMelbourne to Hobart Eastcoaster - They're in! John Curnow, Winners are grinners all right - and this is no more so than for Tony Fowler today, owner of 'Ocean Skins' - the winner of the Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobart Eastcoaster.... [more]Onsend this storyInternational 14 World Championship day one Neil Patchett, Teams racing is under way at the CST Composites International 14 World Championship on Sydney Harbour. Australia, Germany and Great Britain all put in strong performances throughout the day held in a 12-18kt sou'easter.... [more]Onsend this storyOcean Skins takes line Honours in Heemskirk Consolidated East Coaster Jennifer McGuigan ORCV, Tony Fowler is a very happy man today as he has driven his Rogers 46, Ocean Skins to Line Honours victory in the Heemskirk Consolidated Melbourne to Hobart Eastcoaster race. Crossing the line at 09.53 this morning on a gorgeous Hobart day just 8.29 minutes in front of Phil Simpfendorfer on Veloce.... 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Here is the link to the Exercise Is Medicine website. http://www.exerciseismedicine.org/keys.htm
Keep moving!
Quick & Healthy Salmon RecipePosted By
Here is the recipe seen on my Lean 13 segment….Enjoy!!
Lightly Brush a 6oz Salmon Filet with Olive Oil and season with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder. Place the fish on the grill and cook on medium temperature for approx 6 minutes per side (depending on thickness). Remove from grill. Place salmon filet on pre-soaked cedar plank and place back on the grill for another 3-4 minutes. This will be enough time to enpart the cedar plank flavor.
If you don't have a Cedar Plank just follow the Grilling directions. Enjoy!
How to run yet not be a runner!Posted By
My fascination with riding many different disciplines in the world of bicycling, always brought me to the conclusion that running was for those who either took it way too seriously, not serious enough or for those who participated in it for a particular charitable cause. Either way, I simply thought it wasn't for me due to all the stories of how boring it was and how many injuries you can get from running all the time.
This past June, I decided to give it a shot with a little help from my friend who is a runner. I hated the first month or so but after my body acclimated to the particular demands of running, I quickly adapted and actually enjoyed it. Boring still?…Yes, it is but with an iPod and/or a good friend to run with, I have maintained a consitent schedule of running 3-4 times out of each 7 day period.
I still lift weights pretty hard and didn't want to run more than those 3-4 days due to not wanting to lose muscle mass. So far, it has worked out great despite losing a couple pounds of muscle and just a tad of strength. I am really happy with how lean and conditioned I am with my runs, lifts and my bicycle riding.
Some weeks, I only run two days and still maintain a high level of conditioning. This format allows me to run yet not become a "runner" in the sense that I am not focusing entirely on running but rather a variety of activities. However, I run just enough to be acclimated but not over-doing it.
Why am I telling you all of this? Well….I have a couple friends who are both former world-ranked, Olympic runners and they use a very similar format of getting in 3-4 runs per week at 20-35 minutes per session…thats it! They are not competing anymore and run just enough to enjoy many of its benefits yet not so much that they run the risk of injury, burnout or boredom. Each run is at a brisk pace to keep the "body machine" functioning at a high level, bodyfat at a low level and the heart & lungs well conditioned. Simple stuff!
It is very possible to run a few times per week without becoming a "runner" or spending a lot of time doing so. It is all about quality of exercise in shorter periods of time and getting it done! Obviously, if you haven't run before or in a very long time, you should start slow and even get guidance from a running expert or exercise professional on how to slowly build up to a few days a week of running per week. Seeking help is a great way to ensure results in a safe and efficient manner.
If you are smart, patient and consistent, you too can start running yet not be a runner. Sweet!
Slow as you Go!Posted By
I have numerous routes for my runs and bike rides that I use all year long no matter what the weather. While on these routes, there are a consistent yet small number of people that I have come to recognize. However, with the recent break in the weather, these routes are now packed with people on intense missions to get fit. I would go as far to say that the majority of these "new people" have not been consistently active all winter long and are headed for more inconsistency and eventual injury than they are results.
The main cause for this is the age old mistake of trying to do too much too soon! Folks, bless your hearts for your enthusiasm and efforts to get out and get active but if you want to establish a consistent routine of activity and to do so without nagging injuries due to starting out by doing too much too soon, please start out slow! Start by doing shorter, less intense bouts of activity so that your body can slowly acclimate to your newfound zest for activity!
It only takes 4-6 weeks to get your body safely acclimated to activity and ready to pursue longer, more intense forms of activity. If your goal is to enjoy the weather all summer long without shinsplints, pulled hamstrings, pulled groins, sore low back muscles and aching feet….start out slow and/or consult a professional to help you get started on a safe and effective program of exercise!
Do this and who knows, on one of my next runs or rides on a rainy day when most people decide to stay inside and do nothing…you and I will cross paths on a bike trail and quickly nod to each other as we bask in our respective "Exercise Zones!" Sound good?…. well it won't happen if you are on the couch sore from starting out with activity you aren't prepared for. Start slow, stay consistent!
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Start Slow to Finish Fast!Posted By
If you are looking to get started on a fitness routine or returning after a long layoff, it is very important to start out slow! The most common mistake is jumping into a very intense workout routine that you are not prepared to start or finish!
The more effective format is to start with less intense forms of activity that will allow your body to slowly build up its ability to adapt and progress over time. This ensures long-term success and lower risk of injury that many people suffer from due to doing too much too soon. It is hard to imagine but starting off slow and letting this natural adaptation process take place will get you to your desired goal much faster than trying to force results with things such as bootcamps or other high intense exercise formats. These training styles should only be used when you have already built a solid base of conditioning. Once your foundation is established, you are then prepared to add more intensity to your endeavors.
Just 4-6 weeks of basic conditioning can be a great step in the right direction for building a solid foundation that will support years of positive results and consistent progression. Make sure you address balance by focusing on cardiovascular fitness, strength training, flexibility and of course…disciplined nutrition!
Don't be afraid to ask for help, so go to your nearest gym and consult with a fitness professional that can help you draft a simple plan for getting started. Don't be shy, don't be lazy, be creative, be consistent and keep an open mind!
Go Getem!
Get what you can get!Posted By
I had a really long day yesterday at work, numerous meetings and snowy weather to deal with. I had another meeting scheduled for later on in the evening and only had a 45 minute window to sneak in some exercise, so a treadmill at the gym was my tool of choice! I am sure you are busy as well but no matter what your schedule, you simply have to make the time to sneak in exercise!
I performed a 30 minute, high intense running session with the incline cranked up for some added intensity. Obviously, if you don't have a solid base of conditioning, don't get too crazy with your intensity. However, no matter what your level of conditioning, if you don't have a lot of time to exercise, don't get frustrated and do nothing, toughen up, adapt and perform a brisk 15-45 minute exercise session to at least get some kind of workout completed. "Something" is better than "nothing," considering most people tend to do nothing if they don't have a full hour or more free to exercise.
Your body adapts to and reflects what you do on a consistent basis, so if your health is a priority and you get a session of exercise completed whenever you can get it, you will be rewarded with good health and a solid foundation of physical conditioning.
Yes, it is great to have ample time to complete an exercise session but if you are pressed for time, don't get frustrated, get moving…even if it is only for 15 or 20 minutes….just crank up the intensity and get what you can get until you have the time to exercise in less of a rush.
Go Getem!
Any Condition!Posted By
In a park near my neighborhood, I run into a very nice, older Russian woman almost every time I am there. Yesterday, it was about 25 degrees outside and as I ran past her I said "great day to get exercise huh?" She responded in broken yet profound english by saying "Any condition, I working"and while she said that, she raised her arm in the air to further along her proclamation!
She was not lying by any stretch because I see her all the time briskly walking around the neighborhood in very nice, almost formal clothing and high heel boots. Yes, high heel boots with a thick rubber heel and she scoots around like nobody's business.
She doesn't sit at home complaining about the weather, she puts a coat on and gets her daily walk completed, no matter what! It is far too easy to over-think the whole "fitness thing" but when it comes down to it, its all about action. She is living proof that those who act, reap the benefits of all that this world has to offer. She looks and I am sure by the intensity of her fist pump in the air, feels great!…All because she stays active no matter what! The world is waiting for you too….Get moving, Go Getem!


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Green, Katherine Fisher, 78, of Shreveport, died Monday; services at 10 a.m. Friday at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many; burial in Belmont Cemetery, Belmont.
Meador, William Douglas, 69, of Shreveport, died Sunday; services at noon Friday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Drive, Shreveport; interment in Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport.
Oliphint, Katherine Chatwin, 92, of Shreveport, died Saturday; graveside services at 1 p.m. Thursday in Forest Park St. Vincent Avenue Cemetery, Shreveport; arrangements through Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Perdue, Helen Wise, 78, of Shreveport, died Saturday; services at 2 p.m. today at Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport; burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport; arrangements through Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport.
Seeger, Brian "Bear," 49, of Hosston, died Saturday; services at 2 p.m. Friday at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home, Vivian; burial in Munnerlyn Chapel Cemetery, Ida.
Walker, Olga Solorzano, 85, of Shreveport, died Friday; services at 1 p.m. today at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, St. John Berchmans Cathedral, Shreveport; arrangements through Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport.
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Aldy, Audie Dee, 97, of Jonesboro, died Monday; services at 1 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro; burial in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Lincoln Parish
Spivey, Oliver, 80, of Ruston, died Monday; services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home, Arcadia; burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Simsboro.
Red River Parish
Cushing, James M. "Jim Smooth" Jr., 54, of Coushatta, died Monday; memorial services at 6 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Coushatta.
Sabine Parish
Berger, William Michael, 69, of Many, and formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Friday; memorial services at 2 p.m. Friday at Siloam Baptist Church, Many; arrangements through Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Many.
Byrd, Ottis G., 82, of Many, died Monday; services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Florien; burial in church cemetery; arrangements through Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many.


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FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Fort Campbell is holding a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony for the 101st Airborne Division's command sergeant major.
The ceremony is Friday at the sprawling post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line.
During the ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Alonzo J. Smith will relinquish responsibility as the division's senior enlisted leader.
Smith has been command sergeant major of the 101st since June 2012. He was previously command sergeant major of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne.
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Save some of that firewood.
Meteorologists say while it is cold now, it's not nearly as cold as it's going to be.
Although temperatures were expected to drop to about 24 degrees this morning, by Tuesday the temperature will be 32 degrees - a high of 32 degrees. ...


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MANKATO, Minn. (March 7, 2011) - AgStar Financial Services, a value-added financial services company owned by its client-stockholders, today reported year-end earnings as of December 31, 2010. The company recorded a solid performance, with net after-tax earnings of $66.7 million, a double digit increase over 2009 results. These 2010 earnings will result in a patronage dividend allocation of $36.8 million to stockholders in 2011.
Strong crop and hail insurance revenues contributed to 2010 earnings, as did a substantial one-time insurance refund. In addition, AgStar significantly reduced provision expenses for loan losses due to the stabilization in several key sectors. "We are proud to report AgStar's earnings and key financial performance measures improved over 2009," stated Paul DeBriyn, AgStar President and CEO. "Throughout the year, several key segments in agriculture continued to improve, which contributed to our strong results." AgStar's capital is the strongest in company history. The company's total capital surplus level far exceeds the regulatory minimum.
As a client-owned cooperative, AgStar returns profits to qualified stockholders in the form of a unique patronage program, which was implemented in 1998. Through this program, 55% of AgStar's earnings are allocated and returned to stockholders. Since its inception, AgStar has allocated $296 million in patronage dividends and retired over $40 million to qualified stockholders. Most recently, AgStar retired 2001 allocations of $13.9 million to client-stockholders.
"There's nothing better than being able to give back to our stockholders," stated DeBriyn. "We are passionate about our cooperative structure. We not only give our stockholders a voice in the organization; we believe they deserve a paycheck when our collective efforts are profitable."
About AgStar:
AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., employs more than 590 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar's industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, dairy and bio-energy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, tax services, accounting, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 13,000 stockholders. Visit www.AgStar.com for more information.


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-Start to create better User Interfaces with NGUI
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|Section 1: Course Intro
|Lecture 1
|A bit about me and why I created this course.
|Section 2: The Stuff Games are Made Of
|Lecture 2
What is a Game?
|Lecture 3
|Learn about what makes games fun by understanding what engages your brain!
|Lecture 4
|One of the harvest tasks for many game makers is coming up with a good idea. In this lesson we'll talk about why this is so hard and what we can do to make it easier.
|Section 3: Making Your First Game
|Lecture 5
Check out Extra Credits every Wednesday as we take a deeper look at games: how they are made, what they mean, and how we can make them better.
|Lecture 6
Check out Extra Credits every Wednesday as we take a deeper look at games: how they are made, what they mean, and how we can make them better.
|Lecture 7
Check out Extra Credits every Wednesday as we take a deeper look at games: how they are made, what they mean, and how we can make them better.
|Lecture 8
Check out Extra Credits every Wednesday as we take a deeper look at games: how they are made, what they mean, and how we can make them better.
|Lecture 9
Keyboard Shortcuts and Project Structure
|Lecture 10
|1 page
Ever wonder what some of the symbols mean in your Udemy courses? This cheat sheet is here to help!
|Section 4: Basic Training
|Lecture 11
In this lecture we'll learn about what Unity is and why it rocks!
|Lecture 12
First time taking a course on Udemy? Here are some helpful tips.
|Lecture 13
In this lecture we'll learn to download and install Unity.
|Lecture 14
|In this lecture we get more familiar with the Unity environment. We'll also learn how to create cubes, add directional lights, manipulate game objects and save out our scene.
|Lecture 15
|In this lesson we discuss the 3 main languages you can use to code your project. We take a look at the Unity Documentation online and conclude the lecture by writing some simple code in C# to make our cube spin.
|Lecture 16
|In this lecture we learn to construct reusable game objects called prefabs.
|Quiz 1
Quiz 1
|11 questions
|Lecture 17
|In this lecture we discuss what physics means from the perspective of a game developer and show simple ways we can turn on physics in Unity.
|Lecture 18
|In this lecture we cover basic user interaction in Unity using a mouse.
|Lecture 19
|In the lecture we'll discuss some basic ways we can get our game objects to detect when the hit things using collision detection.
|Lecture 20
|In this lecture we cover the basic's of adding sound to our Unity project using Unity's build in Audio Source.
|Lecture 21
|In this lecture will cover the ins and outs of loading levels in Unity.
|Lecture 22
|Once your game is done, you'll want to share it with the world, so in this lecture we cover how to publish your Unity game for Mac, PC and the Web.
|Lecture 23
|In this lecture will cover a simple method for saving and recalling game information using Unity's PlayerPrefs.
|Quiz 2
Quiz 2
|11 questions
|Section 5: Making Our First Proto Game
|Lecture 24
|Section Intro
|Lecture 25
The first lecture in our 3 part series we learn to add basic interactivity, apply forces and keep track of values with variables.
|Lecture 26
The second lecture in our 3 part series we create a tower by duplicating a prefab we create, add a script to detect when our big cube hits the ground and modify our force script on the cube used to topple the tower.
|Lecture 27
In the 3rd part to our AngryBlocks example, we'll create a basic user interface and add some audio to our game.
|Section 6: Match 2 - Working on our Game Making Process
|Lecture 28
|Section Intro
|Lecture 29
|Our next section will concentrate on trying to start thinking like and solve problems like a game developer.
|Lecture 30
|Part of the initial game making process involves asking good questions and looking for answers.
|Lecture 31
|In this lesson we'll have a look at what a game mechanic is and the importance of early prototyping.
|Lecture 32
|In this lesson we'll set up a good project folder structure, switch to an orthographic camera, add a directional light and create our tile prefabs.
|Lecture 33
|In this lesson we'll create an empty gameObject to serve as our game manager. We'll create tags for our game tiles, get at start on our gameScript, use an array to keep tabs on our tiles and instantiate our tiles with code!
|Lecture 34
|In this lesson we cover flipping over our tiles, sending info to our GameManager, controlling how many tiles can be flipped and evaluating if we have a match or not.
|Lecture 35
In this lesson we'll modify our evaluate method to call one coroutine if there is a match and another if there isn't. Coroutines will allow us to add in a delay. We'll also look at making our game more fun by introducing the ability to shuffle our tiles and add an element of randomness to our game.
|Lecture 36
In this lesson we utilize a variable to keep track for our game state and combine this with OnGui to create our graphic user interface. We also make use of a custom font we imported and tie this into our GUI. We create a new play method and transfer quite a bit of code from our Start method into this new method.
|Lecture 37
|In this lesson be discuss audio, how it can enhance your games, where it comes from and how it can be setup and used in Unity.
|Lecture 38
|In this lesson we'll talk about time and what it can do for you and your games. I'll show you how to create a basic countdown timer and create a state where it's possible to loose the game.
|Lecture 39
|In the final lesson on Match 2 we discussing removing the remaining tiles form the screen when the player loses and talk about how many games require clean up and resetting values before the game can be played again. We also discuss whether a game is every really done.
|Lecture 40
Our game has a potential bug in it. Did you spot it? In this lesson we discuss the importance of testing and look at one way of fixing our bug!
|Section 7: C# Basics
|Lecture 41
|In this lesson we'll talk about a common trap many people can fall into when learn a new programming language.
|Lecture 42
|Learn about the basic patterns that most computer languages follow.
|Lecture 43
|Learn how to create comments in C#
|Lecture 44
|Learn about how to use the semicolon to end statements.
|Lecture 45
|Learn the symbols for doing basic math.
|Lecture 46
|Learn how to create and use variables.
|Lecture 47
|Learn how you can make your program make decisions.
|Lecture 48
|Learn how to repeat things with loops.
|Lecture 49
|Learn to create and call methods in C#.
|Quiz 3
Quiz 3
|10 questions
|Lecture 50
|Learn to send info to the console with Debug.Log
|Lecture 51
|An alternative to if/else statements.
|Lecture 52
|Learn how to create and use coroutines.
|Lecture 53
|Learn to create and use Enums.
|Lecture 54
|A great way to loop through lists and collections.
|Lecture 55
|Learn how to define and instantiate an class.
|Lecture 56
|Learn about common methods like Awake, Start, Update, FixedUpdate and LateUpdate
|Lecture 57
Learn how to generate a random number.
|Quiz 4
Quiz 4
|10 questions
|Lecture 58
Here are some working code examples for you to try out. Open the Unity project and check out the csharpbasis script.
|Section 8: Bonus - Taking Things to the Next Level
|Lecture 59
In this bonus lecture we cover how to import Unity's Character Controller package and use it to add an interactive 3D character to our scene! Want more bonus content? Write a positive course review and I'll keep adding new lectures on even more amazing things you can do with Unity!
|Lecture 60
In this bonus lecture you will learn how to construct basic particle systems in Unity and control them with code.
|Lecture 61
|Learn how to harness the power of Unity's terrain tool and create environments for you games with minimal time and effort!
|Lecture 62
Learn about assets and the amazing Unity Asset Store. Don't forget to download my special Unity Asset Store Guide for this lesson as it will give you access to over 50 free assets for your games!
|Lecture 63
|Learn how to auto-rig your character mesh with Mixamo.
|Lecture 64
|Ready to move past the limitations of Unity's OnGUI? You'll want to check out this video on NGUI to take it to the next level!
|Lecture 65
|Learn how to create a simple button with NGUI.
|Lecture 66
|Learn how to import and export collections of game assets using packages.
|Section 9: Making Our Third Game
|Lecture 67
|My 8 year old son and I are making this! He loves Lerpz so we decided to make a game with him. I have attached the starter files for this project, so check them out.
|Lecture 68
|Learn how triggers can be used as another method for collision detection.
|Lecture 69
|Section 10: The Lab
|Lecture 70
Welcome to The Lab, the newest section on Anyone Can Learn to Make a Game! Visit here after you've gone through all the other tutorials and get ready to have fun!
|Lecture 71
|1 page
|Working example of a simple physics based character controller and simple camera follow script.
|Section 11: Bonus - The Future of Gaming
|Lecture 72
|Say goodbye to the keyboard, check out the future of user input!
|Lecture 73
|Hey, he's a little nervous, but he has some really interesting things to say. Catch a glimpse of what the future of computing and games could look like.
|Lecture 74
|How do fast-paced video games affect the brain? Step into the lab with cognitive researcher Daphne Bavelier to hear surprising news about how video games, even action-packed shooter games, can help us learn, focus and, fascinatingly, multitask.
|Lecture 75
|A new way to get input without the use of a camera!
|Lecture 76
Check out the Photon by Matterform. The world's first affordable 3D scanner for home use.
The photon allows anyone to take a physical object, and turn it into a digital 3D model on your computer. From there, you can print your file on any 3D printer, or online printing service of even use the model you created in an animation or video games!
|Lecture 77
|Lecture 78
|3D simulations are going to be a multi billion dollar industry in the near future. Check out how Unity 3D and Oculus Rift are being used by Nasa!
|Lecture 79
Not a 3d modeller? What if you could just scan things in your environment and add use them in your games? We may be one step closer with Occipital's new Structure sensor!
|Section 12: Fun Theory
|Lecture 80
|In this section we'll learn to appreciate and get a feel for play and psychology, which are the fundamental blocks from which all games are derived.
|Lecture 81
Jesse Schell gives his tips on how to design your game to change the world.
|Lecture 82
Many of us return our plastic bottles and cans. Noticeably fewer recycle their glass. Maybe that's because we don't get any money in return, as we do for cans and plastic. Can we change this attitude by making recycling glass fun to do? So you are not just rewarded with a good conscience, you also get a smile.
|Lecture 83
To throw rubbish in the bin instead of onto the floor shouldn't really be so hard. Many people still fail to do so. Can we get more people to throw rubbish into the bin, rather than onto the ground, by making it fun to do?
|Lecture 84
"Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator and feel better" is something we often hear or read in the Sunday papers. Few people actually follow that advice. Can we get more people to take the stairs over the escalator by making it fun to do?
|Lecture 85
|The winning idea of the fun theory award, submitted by Kevin Richardson, USA. Can we get more people to obey the speed limit by making it fun to do? This was the question Kevin's idea answered and it was so good that Volkswagen, together with The Swedish National Society for Road Safety, actually made this innovative idea a reality in Stockholm, Sweden.
|Lecture 86
|A pioneer in research on play, Stuart Brown says humor, games, roughhousing, flirtation and fantasy are more than just fun. Plenty of play in childhood makes for happy, smart adults -- and keeping it up can make us smarter at any age.
|Section 13: Bonus - Taking the Plunge - Making Games More Than a Hobby
|Lecture 87
Section IntroPreview
|Lecture 88
|In this video I discuss 4 different ways you can start to use your games and game development skills to start earning revenue.
|Section 14: Wrap Up
|Lecture 89
Thank You
Hi I'm Richard Hart
I have a passion, well … maybe a bit of an obsession when it comes to effective learning and teaching.
I've spent the last decade researching and engaging with learning from the perspective of a teacher, a student, an entrepreneur and a game/interactive developer. These experiences have given me a unique and powerful understanding how people learn and will continue to learn in the future.
I'm also a veteran instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Vancouver, where I currently teach advanced technology courses.
When I"m not creating and teaching new courses on Udemy, I help show organizations both large and small how to effectively teach and learn by leveraging the latest research in technology and psychology.
I assist in the creation of effective online courses, training videos and tutorials and also help design and develop educationally focused interactive content and games for mobile devices.
You can find out more about me and my services and my other courses by visiting www.richardhart.ca
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Very good course..Richard..You have a big heart to share such extensive info on not only Unity 3D but also the need for Gamification. Your choice of videos augmenting the idea of gamification is extremely appealing & inspiring. More power to you. Enjoyed a true primer on Gamification and the power of Unity 3D. Warmest regards Suresh
A complete rip-off! Amateur, low-quality voice-over, spelling mistakes, shallow or non-existing explanation on coding, poor presentation of 3D modeling concepts. The final "bonus" videos are a disgrace. You'll have to hear things like : "Eventually you'll be able to create particle systems like these..." and then he shows some examples of the most amateur, poorly developed particle systems and doesn't even explain how it's done. I could go on and on about this stupid "course", but i think you get the idea. Don't get fooled by the good reviews! He probably asked his Canadian friends to write them. Get your 9 bucks and go spend it on beer. You'll be better off.
I took this course mostly out of curiosity about how games are made. I've been an avid gamer from the Atari 2600 up to the modern PS3 (and hopefully soon PS4). I dabbled with programming when I was younger, and was interested to see how it all comes together to make games. Richard has done a great job of covering the basics of this and has satisfied my curiosity. A lot of the bonus material was great too, and gave me insight into the future of gaming and the psychology of play. Overall it was a very enjoyable course, and has piqued my interest to the point I may pursue game design further.
This course is very easy to understand and follow through with tutorials. It's fun and fulfills expectations within C# scripts. I recommend this course for those who would like to get their hands into creating games with a complier. ValeryWarren


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Care Chest of Sierra Nevada is a local organization that helps provide people with medical supplies, emergency prescriptions and other things people may not be able to afford otherwise.
On Thursday, they held their annual fundraiser, where they "kidnap" local executives and community members, and have them call friends and family to raise "bail" money.
This year, they're hoping raise $75,000. Two-thirds of that has already been donated.
Organizers say Care Chest of of Sierra Nevada has helped more than 10,000 people here in Reno with medical supplies in the past year alone.
"We are completely local, non-profit. The money is raised here, it stays here in Northern Nevada and helps people. It's not improbable that you either have been helped by Care Chest, or know someone who has," said Jon Killoran, President of the Board of Directors for Care Chest of Sierra Nevada.
If you want to help, visit their website at www.CareChest.org. Click on the Executive Kidnap site, then click on a character or 'general support' to make a pledge.


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Investigating how well the competition handles DOCX files
You may like it or not, but there's no denying: The file formats DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX that have been introduced by Microsoft with MS Office 2007 are on the rise. Microsoft's sheer market dominance is responsible for that, but also the complacency of many users who don't spend a thought on which file formats they share their documents in.
SoftMaker Office 2010 comes with mature filters for DOCX (Word) and XLSX files (Excel). Our competitors have started offering their filters earlier than we did, but our own testing revealed always severe quality issues with them. It's good to see that the trade press is starting to come to similar conclusions: Germany's leading computer rag c't published a comparison of OpenOffice.org and LibreOffice and investigated how well both handle DOCX files.
Here are the sobering results:
In both packages [OpenOffice.org and LibreOffice], import worked only deficiently and was at best suitable for very simple text files. Even in those very simple text files, text was consistently laid out differently from Microsoft Word, and pictures were nearly always placed wrong. Even though OpenOffice and LibreOffice imported headings, numbering, and footnotes, they formatted the document in a completely different way from the original. Both packages handle Microsoft's current Office file formats equally bad, and the import/export filters should be revised from the ground up before documents could be exchanged trouble-free. That there is a better way is demonstrated by SoftMaker whose TextMaker word processor handled the current Microsoft Word file format much more competently.
In our tests, LibreOffice's export [to DOCX format] was successful only with the simplest of text files. More sophisticated documents could not even be opened in Word 2010. All attempts were answered by Word 2010 with an error message. But [for those documents that could be opened in Word 2010] the formatting was not correct in even a single case even with primitively structured documents. This made file exchange impossible in practice.
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A minor league baseball team in PA has installed hands-free video games for patrons to play while using the restroom. But how would one control the game without the use of hands of fingers? Brian finds out and expresses the horrors of such an idea.


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