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Topcon's Ray O'Connor Receives Geospatial Leadership Award Business Wire LIVERMORE, Calif. & CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, Netherlands -- May 30, 2013 Ray O'Connor, president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS), was named Geospatial Business Leader of the Year for 2012. The award was presented by Geospatial World magazine during its annual Geospatial World Forum conference and leadership awards ceremony in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. O'Connor was recognized "as the champion of surveying and positioning technologies in the world, having served in this industry for more than two decades. He has transformed Topcon into an acknowledged market leader in surveying technologies related to civil engineering, agricultural, mapping, and measurement applications." In addition to receiving the award, O'Connor was a speaker at the conference and Topcon executives also participated in applications and technology workshops. About his selection as Geospatial Business Leader of the Year, O'Connor said, "To be selected by the leaders and visionaries of the industries we serve is an incredible honor. At Topcon we focus our energies on pursuing products and technologies that truly make a difference in the lives of our customers and potential customers. "We work closely with our global distributors, customers and strategic partners to ensure we are not only providing exemplary products, service and support, but also are focusing our efforts on developing the next generation of precision instruments and technologies in every market segment we serve," he said. The award certificate presented to O'Connor at the conference, read: "A leader, technocrat and, above all, a man of vision, (O'Connor) is recognized as the champion of surveying and positioning technologies in the world." The award certificate further stated, "Topcon Positioning Systems is one of the only companies to offer 'the complete solution' from survey to finished grade," and that the unique corporate culture he created and instilled into his team "has resulted in the innovative integration of technologies under one roof, causing radical changes throughout the construction positioning industries." The magazine's award also noted that under O'Connor's leadership, "Topcon has evolved a unique corporate culture of unity with diversity, which has enabled its executives to pursue (large) corporate objectives while focusing on respective technology domains and territorial geographies. "Professionalism with human touch is an added value to his corporate leadership." About Topcon Positioning Group Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). Its European head office is in Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands (topcon-positioning.eu). Topcon Positioning Group designs, manufactures and distributes precise positioningproducts andsolutionsfor theglobalsurveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. Its brands include Topcon, Sokkia, Gowin, 2LS and MAGNET. Topcon Corporation (topcon.com), founded in 1932, is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732). Contact: Topcon Positioning Group USA: Dennis House, 925-245-8602 or Europe: Achiel Sturm, +31 (0)10 - 458 5077 email@example.com
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Why are the Miranda Rights are "Why are the Miranda Rights are "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law?' Shouldn't it be can and MAY be used against you in a court of law? Do they have to use what they say against you?
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The difference between the two words is notable, but I think they use the word "will" to get the person's attention and to give them fair warning to be careful in what they say. If the word "may" was used instead, the person might think they could say some things without them being used against them later.
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While a prosecutor may or may not use the statement of a person questioned by police in a trial, the term "will" is presumably meant to provide a stonger warning to the person who is "in custody" being questioned. This helps the police later, if the person is foolish enough to talk to them anyway, even after the more strongly worded warning.
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First and foremost, that particular choice of words is drawn from Chief Justice Warren's opinion for the majority in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona. In that opinion he used several formulations, including "can be used," will be used," and "can and will be used." So, the current use of "can and will" seems to be the one option that covers all the constitutional requirements as determined by the Supreme Court. Also, Warren was a former prosecutor and may have chosen that particular phrasing based on his personal knowledge of the importance of leaving little doubt in a suspect's mind that his or her statements to police are often highly detrimental to his or her case.
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It's been really cold here in Pittsburgh, and I was hungry for something warm. I was torn between a nice warm bowl of pho or tracking down some yummy bun/Bún chả giò (vermicelli with egg roll). The last time Dave tried to take me Tram's, it was closed for renovations so finally, a long time later I got to go!
Tram's Kitchen is located in Bloomfield, up near Children's Hospital. It's a family run, hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant. We started with some fresh shrimp spring rolls that were very well constructed (not falling apart after each bite) and delicious. For our lunch we had the Vermicelli with Egg Roll. It was very fresh tasting and dipping sauce that is sometimes served on the side was already added to the dish.
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After growing from a rural to urban area, some Clifton and Fruitvale residents are looking to annex into Grand Junction and in the county's first public forum there was much debate.
The crowd in the Grand Mesa Elementary School cafeteria certainly had their questions, hearing about the area proposed to be phased first into the city.
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From polls done by the county earlier this year, area residents are about 50/50 on the idea of annexation.
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Each year, thousands of people from all over the world visit Museum de Waag in Oudewater, better known as the Heksenwaag (Witches Weighhouse). In the past, each city had its own weighhouse, where people could have their merchandise weighed before it was sold. However, a few centuries ago, these scales were also used to weigh people who were accused of practicing witchcraft.
It was believed that witches weighed next to nothing. After all, how could you fly all night on a broomstick to a witches' sabbath if you didn't? Oudewater became famous for these weighing tests. There was never an incident in which someone was found to be too light and sentenced.
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It wasn't that difficult to accuse someone of practicing witchcraft. A rumor was often enough for those who were superstitious or malicious to accuse innocent people of sorcery. It was much harder however to be cleared of these accusations. From the mid-15th until very late in the 18th century, thousands of innocent people, mostly women, were put to death in Europe.
The Witches Weighhouse in Oudewater became famous for its refusal to participate in the delusions about witchcraft. All of the so-called witches who were ever weighed here were not found to be too light, and were thus not sentenced.
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No one was hurt Sunday morning when a taxi cab and a car crashed at a downtown Milwaukee intersection.
The crash occurred about 10 a.m. at Water and State streets, near the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. The car ended up hitting a sign in front of the Marcus Center, while the taxi cab hit a tree.
Authorities suspect an outage of traffic lights at the intersection and the surrounding area contributed to crash.
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Nickelodeon is honoring First Lady Michelle Obama with her own Kids' Choice Award.
On Saturday, March 27, the first lady will be presented with the Big Help Award at the 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards for her efforts in helping with the health and wellness of America's children through her Let's Move! campaign.
"Her willingness to work hard, influence others and her dedication to improving the nation is inspiring, and we are proud to honor her for her commitment to empowering kids and families to address one of the most important issues of today," said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief of Staff, Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group.
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With the popular uprising in Syria completing its first month, protests against Bashar al-Assad's regime have spread to encompass most Syrian regions and cities, including now the capital, Damascus. On Friday, April 15, crowds from surrounding suburbs swarmed the city, heading downtown to Abbasiyyin Square where the police fired on protesters and closed all roads and entrances leading toward the square.
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Reporters covering the ongoing popular revolt in Syria were recently introduced to a new term from the sociopolitical lexicon of the Levant—the shabbiha.
It's not on the front pages of the Western press, and it's not leading the hour for the main Arab satellite networks like Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya, but the Syrian uprising continues apace, while the Assad regime's countermeasures are becoming increasingly brutal.
Beirut The Lebanese seem to be keeping mum after Bashar al-Assad's speech this afternoon. Sure, there are no doubt plenty of opinions to go around, but why bring unnecessary attention to Lebanon's own problems?
Reuters reports that Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad has deployed his army to subdue protesters:
Reuters reports that the "main hospital in the southern Syrian city of Deraa has received the bodies of at least 37 protesters who were killed in a confrontation with security forces."
Here's a YouTube video of protests outside the Syrian embassy in Cairo today, presumably conducted in sympathy with Syrian demonstrators who have taken to the streets of Damascus and other cities throughout Syria:
It's hard to tell how many protesters are in the streets of the Syrian capital, but it's hardly surprising that, after Egypt and Libya, the regime in Damascus might be next in line. Bashar al-Assad and his security chiefs guessed as much, which is why the last few weeks they warned the foreign and Arab press corps not to cover the protests scheduled for today and the only record we have so far is from YouTube.
Since taking office in 1999, Venezuelan ruler Hugo Chávez has embraced just about every anti-American dictator and strongman on the planet. So it was no surprise last weekend when Syrian boss Bashar Assad made his first trip to Latin America and met with Chávez in Caracas.
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Pinnacle adds small biz SVP in Hendersonville
Pinnacle Financial Partners has recruited a longtime SunTrust Bank manager to beef up its Sumner County presence.
Lee Campbell has joined 13-year-old Pinnacle as a senior vice president and financial advisor in the bank's small business advisory group. He is based at Pinnacle's Hendersonville office. Campbell had spent 18 years at SunTrust Bank, most recently working as area manager for 16 of its branches in Sumner and Davidson counties. Before that, he was the branch manager of SunTrust's main office in Nashville.
"Lee's extensive financial services experience and knowledge of the Sumner County market will be great assets for our clients," said Larry Whisenant, Pinnacle area manager for client services.
Campbell earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Trevecca University and is a member of the board of Safe Haven Family Shelter.
News of Campbell's hiring comes just days after CapStar Bank said it had recruited a former First Advantage Bank senior executive to help it continue to build its Sumner County business in the wake of the acquisition of American Security Bank & Trust. In data released this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Sumner County showed deposit growth of about 4 percent to $2.56 billion in the year ended June 30. CapStar ranked ninth in market share with 5.1 percent, while Pinnacle was 14th with 3 percent.


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- Jessa Duggar shares a rare photo of her brother Josh Duggar's daughter Meredith - US Weekly
- Michael Lohan's estranged wife Kate Major is detained by cops at an airport - TMZ
- Is there something between Ben Affleck and Halle Berry? - Gossip Cop
- The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins says goodbye to the popular series after the final movie is released - Just Jared Jr
- What happened backstage with Kylie Jenner at The Ellen Show? - Radar
- Bryan Cranston tears up over a Breaking Bad memory - Huffington Post
- Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar race heats up - Lainey Gossip
- The Captain America: Civil War movie may be better than the comic book - The Hollywood Reporter
26 December 2012 at 7:32 AM
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi: Holding Hands in St. Barts!
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Windows 10 Meta Review: Download It, In A Month Or Two
You can now go get Windows 10 (if you registered for the update months ago, and if Microsoft has rolled it out to your PC yet). But should you? Let's let the collective wisdom of the internet decide. »


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We go to the library 2-4 times a month and I let each of the boys pick out a handful of books that they are interested in.
We buy Scholastic Books on Caleb's reading level, centered around characters he loves, in an effort to keep him interested in reading.
We read at all times of the day including in the morning, after school, at dinner and at bedtime.
It made me very happy to hear from Caleb's teacher at this last Parent-Teacher Conference that she can tell that we read to him and not only that but she can see the difference it has made in his reading and comprehension skills between the first of the year and now.
I also see a difference, one that has nothing to do with "reading accuracy or fluency" or "phonemic awareness," or "benchmarks," but rather a growth in his love for reading.
While its important to me that my son be able to string together a sentence and be able to read and understand others' sentences, I also want him to be able to access all of the magic and knowledge that reside within books.
And that is why we started reading chapter books together at night before bed. We started last September when we read The Tale of Despereaux as a family after receiving the book at a school function.
Soon after Caleb asked if we could read another book together. We chose The Boxcar Children because both my husband and I remembered reading this book as a child. From there we moved onto The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and then Stone Fox.
At the beginning of the year with the help of Caleb and my husband we chose thirty-six more chapter books to read, for a total of forty--one for every week of school.
You'll find our reading list below with links to Amazon, where you can find more info about each book including a synopsis, available formats and prices. (NOTE: These links are not affiliate links, but merely a place for you to find more information out about the book should you like to.)
The books below are listed in alphabetical order, not the order in which we are reading them. I would recommend starting with shorter books first to build interest and momentum ;)
1. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
2. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
3. The Borrowers by Mary Norton
4. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude chandler Warner
5. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
6. Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe
7. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
8. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
10. The Cricket in Time Square by George Selden
11. Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
12. Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
13. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
14. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
15. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
16. Holes by Louis Sachar
17. The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
18. The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
19. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
20. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
21. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
22. Mary Poppins by Dr. P.L. Travers
23. Matilda by Roald Dahl
24. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
25. Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater
26. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
27. Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
28. Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
28. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
29. Rascal by Sterling North
30. Ramona and Beezus by Beverly Cleary
31. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
32. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
33. Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
34. Stuart Little by E. B. White
35. Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
36. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
37. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
38. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
39. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
40. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
We've been averaging about a book a week and to hold our place each night, I made these bookmarks with a few of my favorite quotes about reading.
Feel free to download and print them off for your own personal use!
Do you see any of your favorite chapter books for young readers on this list? Or do you have another you'd like to share? If so I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!


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15 April 2014
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15 October 2014
COMBUS joins the OASIS Loss Modelling Framework Community as an Associate Member to provide catastrophe analysis for unmodelled perils in Australia. Read more
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This is my 2nd pregnancy and I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed! My son will be 2 1/2 but I'm just nervous about all the changes... Not to mention a new addition on the house, a full time job, and a very busy 2 year old. Anyone else in my shoes?
Anyone else scared for baby #2??
Posted 03/17/2013
Posted 03/17/2013
This is going to be my second too. My daughter is turning 7 in 2 weeks and even tho people think that she is a big girl and everything is going to be fine it scares me that she is going to be really jealous of the baby, she is excited and all that but she is so used to be the only child and having all the attention on her ...plus I can't stop worrying about money sometimes. My man always tells me to stop it, that we are going to be ok, and all that but I still think about all the changes and it scares me, sometimes I even feel like an irresponsible parent for wanting another baby when we don't have a big house, I don't have a job and all that but then my man helps me to feel better telling me that everything is going to work just fine and I trust him
Posted 03/17/2013
Me too! My DS will be two when the baby arrives and although I'm excited, I'm also a bit terrified. You're not alone.
Posted 03/17/2013
Me, too! LO will be 20 months when this one comes.
. I have a daughter now, she's pretty cool. And a son!
Posted 03/17/2013
Minus the job, I'm in the exact same boat. My little guy will be 2 1/2 when this one is born. Just take everything a day at a time, give your little man lots of love, and breathe! Kids are ridiculously adaptable and will accept the changes easier than you'd think. And as far as handling the changes yourself, just think about all of the tiny smiles! I'm a nervous wreck at times, but thinking about the baby's arrival has me beyond excited. Don't stress out over what you can't control. Keep your head up and look forward to all of the new memories your little family will be making!
Alex married to Matt since 08.09.10
Mommy to Jericho Grant since 02.18.11
& Iris Elizabeth since 09.15.13 <3
Posted 03/17/2013
My son will be 2 in April.
I'm excited to feel my baby, I love being a mom, and I enjoy raising my son, but I'm terrified about the changes...
I'm excited to feel my baby, I love being a mom, and I enjoy raising my son, but I'm terrified about the changes...
Posted 03/17/2013
I'm on baby #2, my first JUST turned 4, I work full time and go to school full time! I'm overwhelmed and scared... But just gotta keep moving on.
Posted 03/17/2013
Right there with you!! My first will be 2 in October and I work full time. I don't think my house can get much more cluttered so don't know what I'm nervous about :) I'm pretty sure the next few years will be tiring, but worth it!
Posted 03/17/2013
I am very much there my lo will be almost 3 when this baby arrives but I am worried about juggling a household full time job commuting and 2 kids not to mention my son is a mamas boy. My husband is amazing and helps so much but I am still so scared.
Jayme (28) Brian (29)
Brayden James born 12/21/10
Taylor Ann born 9/6/13
Posted 03/17/2013
My son will be 10 before the new LO arrives. I'm so nervous because I barely remember what its like to have a baby!
Posted 03/17/2013
My daughter will be 20 months when this baby arrives so she is still a baby herself !! I work full time in a very demanding job so you can imagine how scared I am
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In an attempt to finish my last CAM requirement, I had decided a week ago or so that I would ride from my apartment to Chantry flats and back to complete my final century. I thought I had mapped it right. But with stress from work, and my usual ditziness, I erred. But in erring, I gained something far more valuable than those 100 miles.
So, for those the least bit interested, let me tell you…
I invited a small group of riders to join me on this "Desperado Century" (I named it so, since I'm not on top of my game ride/shape-wise, I felt this was my last ditch effort to get a century in and, more importantly, it was a route I'd yet to determine fail-proof. The group included mostly men in this area with two women (neither of whom could join ). I called them cowboys, keeping with the theme, and because their individual personalities could be considered "rough and tough, on the range" types. These are seasoned riders with personalities to boot, and I had a mix. Cassave (whom I affectionately call Clint, because he is not only tough/slick/fast but damn good looking like Clint is), Thomson (one of the strongest riders I know, but as you all know, unbelievably personable and a blast to be around – sort of the herder if you will), VanceMac (whose laid-back demeanor and sweet smile belies the quick draw hill climber hidden beneath along with a quick wit and gentleman demeanor), Scootcore (the jokester and chivalrous rider who never leaves a gal to ride alone, nor does he get mad when the gal stops twice to talk to people she knows while climbing up a huge hill) and Jschen (the youngin' in the group – always there to make sure everyone is fine and all is going smoothly, and like an ever-ready battery, never tires on the bike or…of me).
These cowboys all showed up at my place today. I live in a small one-bedroom apartment and, of course, my neighbor over heard (given that we are in such a close knit building and not because she is over sensitive – she's actually a sweetheart) and called to ask what I had going on upstairs. Well, I had five men over, of course! I fed them bagels and coffee (black, every one of them) and then we were off. Well…no we weren't. I had dropped my Garmin down beside my coffee table and couldn't find it. After a desperate search, I found it, but then it wouldn't mount on my bike as something was caught in the back. OMG! After all the drama, I finally got the damn thing on the bike (the cowboys waited patiently but with a discerning eye), we were off!
We road through Sherman Oaks to Griffith Park, did a loop (Trash Truck Hill was our first climb of the day) and then headed up Senora to Mountain, over Verdugo and into the Descanso Gardens area. The weather, albeit cold, was perfect. No wind, just sunny, blue skies and fresh air! The pace was aggressive but nice, and, of course the cowboys waited for me on the climbs (with Scoot and Jschen sticking near me). I was worried they'd get bored, but with the crew we had it was perfect. Just the right balance of great personalities. The only downer was that I kept worrying about the miles. I was so concerned about finishing 100. I kept bringing it up over and over. Not sure why.
As we came upon Santa Anita and the climb to Chantry Flats, Cassave and Thomson were off like lightening (but of course) and Jschen threw it in overdrive and went right up behind them (may have even caught them). I, on the other hand, hit low gear and cranked up it. My last two months of heavy work load and no mojo had hit me hard. Never have I climbed that slowly up Chantry! Luckily, true blue Scoot was there riding along to make sure I got up it. Along the way, I ran into Il Bruto and his gang doing a quick ride up. It was great to see him and Laura, Sassy (she's a hottie!) and Francis. I wished them well and off Scoot and I went up the hill…but then, there was Clem and Renee Bartoli! What a treat. That dad and daughter are two of the nicest people I've ever met, and it was wonderful to stop and catch up with them. Again, Scoot waited patiently, and off we went to finally make it to the top of Chantry. There were all the cowboys spread out, comfy on the lawn. I loved it. I joined them; we met a new hot chick (who didn't want her picture taken but took ours) and saw my friend, Laura. It was warm under the sun, and this was my favorite part of the day.
After a long rest, we took off again. I realized it was getting later, I was spent (did I mention that I'm not on top of my game) and I again began worrying about my miles. I was obsessed and kept mentioning it (thank goodness cowboys are patient and hard of hearing). We breezed through Pasadena back to the Rose Bowl and climbed up and out of it, hitting Lida. Here is where the trouble began. For one, I had heard a "clicking" in my back wheel all day. I'd heard this before on other rides but never as bad as today. Well, turns out, I have a broken spoke! (on one of those few spoke wheels – scary). My legs were also starting to cramp. I hadn't fueled well and really had ridden on almost no fuel at that point (57 miles and 330 calories). My climb up Lida was pathetic. Then Scoot got a flat, we waited while he fixed it. Then I discovered I had one! Then we waited…while he fixed it. And then off again. But we'd lost considerable time.
I figured we'd make it up at Goldstein's and I'd just take my bagel to go, but I was hungry and fatigued. So, I sat down to eat. I had a blast sitting there with the cowboys, just joking and talking. Once we took off again, I realized that 100 miles would not be happening for me unless I was willing to ride around my neighborhood for 20!
We were losing daylight and Bill, Vancemac and Cassave had ridden over. So, sure enough as we headed into Toluca lake, we lost two. Then, as we headed into Sherman Oaks, it dawned on me. I didn't care that I wouldn't get the 100 miles. I had cowboys, damnit! All day long! And I'd worried about miles? Funny thing, when I mentioned this, Clint said, "see my fancy computer?" and pointed to his handlebars. Nothing was there. He didn't care about the miles or elevation gain. He'd just come out to ride with good company. As we headed into Sherman Oaks, he road off into the sunset in his orange jersey, and I thought, "that there is a man, I tell ya." (okay, I actually didn't see him ride off, but I was thinking something close to that anyway). As we got onto Valley Vista and into the last stretch home, another cowboy, Thomson, pulled up beside me and I commented again on how mad I was at my obsession with the miles and he pointed at his handlebars and said, "see my computer?" – and again, there was none! Both of those incredibly strong riders were out to have fun. Note to self: become a cowgirl! As we got to my place (77+ miles and 5,000+ climbing), Jim took off as well. Then there was one. Jschen and I headed over to El Toritos, had some good food and conversation and then he mounted his trusty steed (his Volvo?) and rode (drove) off into the sunset (toward San Diego).
All in all, a wonderful day. I you, cowboys. You all made my day just great and I learned some from you too. Thank you for trying out a ride that I think I will keep as is – 80 miles, no more, maybe a little less.
Pics to follow...


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GM to Sell Bonds After Moody's Lifts Automaker to High Grade
General Motors Co. plans to sell bonds in a three-part offering that will help the carmaker partially owned by the U.S. government repurchase $3.2 billion of preferred stock. Moody's Investors Service lifted GM to investment grade.
GM intends to issue five-, 10- and 30-year securities to help it buy back 120 million preferred shares from the United Auto Workers retiree health care trust, the Detroit-based company said today in a statement. The bond sale may price tomorrow, according to a person with knowledge of the transaction who asked not to be named because terms aren't set. The new bonds will be rated Ba1, Moody's said in a report.
The deal would come almost three years after the automaker that went bankrupt in 2009 repurchased $2.1 billion of the preferred stock from the Treasury Department. The UAW trust currently holds 260 million of the shares, GM said in the statement.
Moody's raised the corporate rating of GM to Baa3 from Ba1, citing expectations for an improved credit profile and competitive position, according to the report today.
The $750 million of 4.25 percent notes issued by GM's finance unit and maturing May 2023 were valued at 92.5 cents on the dollar to yield 5.25 percent last week, according to prices compiled by Bloomberg. Those securities are ranked Ba3 at Moody's, two levels below the new notes, and BB- by Standard & Poor's.
S&P has a BB+ rating on GM, with a "positive" outlook.
Ford Motor Co. was returned to investment-grade status by Moody's in May 2012 and earlier this month by S&P.


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So, I was wondering, how does the Star Rating work in GH2?
I've been playing GH2 every once in a while since launch, and I've found it very odd that you can land 5 stars with 95% on some songs, while landing 4 stars with 97% on others.
What justifies a 3/4/5 Star performance?
I was theorizing that it had to do with the lowest percentage you got WITHIN the song..like say you got 100%s down the list, but got like an 85% on the chorus or bridge or guitar solo C...
Possibly that lowest percentage justifies your star rating? Perhaps from A% to B% = 5 stars; C% to D% = 4 stars; E% to F% = 3.
But possibly it gets more intense then that; adding multiple factors such as all percentages under a certain percentage..what difficulty..etc...who knows. I don't..
My friend just got 5 stars on Dead on Medium..he got 89% on a certain part within the song...yet, 5 stars. So, now I'm just ridiculously confused.
Star Ratings...
Started by sicknasty413 , Apr 22 2007 06:34 AM
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Posted 22 April 2007 - 06:34 AM
Posted 22 April 2007 - 02:49 PM
its based on your avg multiplier... if you have an avg multiplier of 2.8x or more, you get five stars...
Posted 22 April 2007 - 03:54 PM
true... though it's easier to think about if you consider it 2.8 * the base score. where the base score is the number of points you would earn if you Full Comboed without any multipliers. Meaning that each song has a distinct score cutoff point where if you earn more it's 5 stars and less it's 4
it's all explained here:
it's all explained here:
Posted 23 April 2007 - 04:21 AM
Thank you very much fellas.
Posted 24 April 2007 - 04:56 PM
here is the version of the 5 star chart i personally find the most useful. its basically a "get X points for song y to get a Z star rating" type of setup. it seems pretty accurate from what i've been able to gather.
here is the version of the 5 star chart i personally find the most useful. its basically a "get X points for song y to get a Z star rating" type of setup. it seems pretty accurate from what i've been able to gather.
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