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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It was hard sometimes, caring for the sick, hardest when she could only help them die. But she got used to it. She got good at it, too.
Through it all, she took care of her eight children. And when she wasn't nursing someone on the job, she nursed ailing friends and family members.
Becky Williams spent a working lifetime as a licensed practical nurse, the career she dreamed of as a girl growing up in the coalfields. When she finally enrolled in nursing school, she already had four children.
For the last 37 years, she nursed at the Cabin Creek Health Center. She spent eight years before that at Charleston General Hospital.
Last month, at age 70, she finally had enough gumption to retire. But she probably won't stop taking care of people. She doesn't know anything else.
"When I was really young, we were at Notamine, a little coal mining town that isn't there anymore. They called it Tightroad, because the roads were dirt and there were houses on each side. My mom and dad divorced when I was 2, so my grandparents raised me. They were immigrants from Italy.
"Pawpaw, Jim DeRaimo, came over from Italy and went to work in the coal mines. Two years later, my grandmother came. They got married and had nine kids, one girl and the rest of 'em boys. She raised me until I got married. The divorce wasn't pretty, so my grandmother didn't let me see my mom very much.
"We left Notamine and moved to Chelyan. The turnpike took our house there. We moved to Miami when I was still in grade school. I went two years to St. Agnes in Kanawha City and started junior high in Chelyan.
"From the time I was a kid, I wanted to be a nurse. I had a good life with my grandparents -- excuse me, I'm going to cry -- but it wasn't like growing up with parents. My dad remarried and had kids, and my mom had kids, and it was like I didn't really belong. I just always felt like I wanted to be able to take care of people, to help other people.
"I was at East Bank High in the class of '59 and ended up pregnant. I had one semester to finish. I quit, had my baby and went back to school the next year.
"So I married my baby's father when I was 17, had another baby, then two more babies. Then, with four kids, I decided I wanted to go to LPN school in South Charleston.
"I loved it immediately. I never had any desire to go back to school to be an RN. I liked hands-on patient care.
"I started in pediatrics at General. I requested pediatrics. I was there for three years, got pregnant with twins and left long enough to have my babies. They were two or three weeks old when I went back, this time to General's emergency room.
"I worked the evening shift. I was there when Garrison Avenue flooded. We were wading in water up to our knees. We had several bodies of people who had drowned.
"We were trying to get one old woman undressed and she kept holding to her bra. I finally persuaded her to take it off. There was a sack in there with a wad of money. She had over $3,000 in her bra.
"Then I got pregnant with my son. I quit long enough to have him, then went back to General and floated to all the floors.
"My husband was killed in a car wreck when he was 29, in 1973. I took three months off, but then I had to go back. It was too depressing staying home.
"I remarried three or four years later and had another son. I got rid of that husband and raised those eight kids on my own.
"I came here in '76. This building wasn't done yet, so we opened for two years at Sharon Dawes School. Me, Dr. Robert Young and a receptionist were the only three working. My uncle, Tony DeRaimo, helped get this clinic started. He called and said they were going to start hiring.
"I loved pediatrics, but I loved being here because I knew a lot of people, and I felt like I was coming back to my community and trying to help people I grew up with.
"They started the building in '75 and completed it in '76. There were times when we were seeing 100 patients a day, just the three of us. It would be 8 or 9 at night before I got out of here. And I had seven kids then.
"Everything was paperwork back then, paper charts, paper everything. We did EKGs, but we had to cut them ourselves and mount them because a doctor in Charleston was reading them.
"When I first started here, everybody wore white uniforms. You weren't even allowed to wear pants. Now everybody wears scrubs. Used to be, you had to wear your hat. I got in trouble at General over that. I was in pediatrics and doing a lot of sterile stuff, and kids would jerk my hat off. I got written up because I didn't have a hat on when the supervisor came around.
"Some of the main things we see are hypertension and diabetes. We saw a lot of black lung patients. We had our own black lung program. They sent me to Beckley for training in breathing treatments and all that stuff.
"I loved those old coal miners. They were a hoot. They aren't around anymore. I've seen a lot of people come and a lot of people go.
"I've been here half my life. I've nursed kids and their kids, and now they are having kids. I've known these people for years. They are like my family. I never wore my nametag. Everybody knew me. Nobody has been here longer than me.
"Dr. Young and I delivered a baby across the creek here. We used to do that some. I got a call one day and this lady says, 'Can you come help me? My baby is sick.' She was up in Dawes Hollow.
"When I got there, the baby was unconscious, almost completely gone. I threw the mom, baby and grandmother in the back seat and flew out of that hollow. I was almost ready to deliver my last baby, big as a bear. I kept wondering whether to stop and get help or keep going. I kept going.
"He was 3 years old. He started vomiting. So I was driving with one hand. I was holding the baby's head, my arm over the back seat. When I got here, I kicked the door open in back and screamed for the doctor. He started doing CPR. The baby expired.
"They found me in the stock room crying. I thought I had killed the baby. I thought he had expired on his vomit. That really tore me up. It was one of the worst things I ever went through here. He had a ruptured bowel.
"My dad had a cardiac arrest right outside here. We took the crash cart outside and worked on him. He lived a couple of years after that.
"After hours, I would take care of people, like hospice patients. I've been with lots of people who have died. I even took a hospice class years ago thinking I would want to do that.
"I took care of my family, too. My dad. My uncles. My baby brother who passed away. I've seen so many go.
"It was hard when I had to help my brother die. He had sclerosis, and he was a bad diabetic. He was 49. My dad was sick at the same time. I would work here, go cook for him, leave there and go to South Charleston to take care of my brother.
"The clinic has really grown. Four clinics have branched off from this one -- Clendenin, Sissonville, East Bank Middle School and Riverside High.
"I thought I would just work and work until they carried me out of here, but I have back problems and knee problems, and it was getting too much for me to roll out of bed and try to walk. I retired Aug. 10. They had a big party for me.
"I miss the people, but I enjoy being at home. I've already read six books since I've been off.
"I don't think I would change anything about my life. My kids maybe haven't been the best, but they are what kept me going. The oldest is 52 and the youngest is 35, so I have them at 52, 51, 50, 49, the twins, 42; then 41 and 35. I want to spend more time with them because I didn't get to when they were growing up.
"It hasn't been easy, my life, eight kids, but I feel good about it. And if somebody gets sick, I will be there. I guarantee it."
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Rebounds were a concern for me at the first of the year. I think this team has proven it can rebound. I am wondering if they are a team that will be consistent in playing a fast paced game. They allowed 80 pts to these two teams and were only able to muster 70 in each game. I don't really see that we have pt. guards talented enough to go that fast pace. I am wondering whether we ought to slow it down and concentrate on the defense holding down opposing good team's point total. We can always run off turnovers. This is completely hypothetical in order to change the focus on particular players to what the team is capable of. I don't have any bones to pick.
"Cómo te va", dijo el murguista a la muchacha. Que lo cortó con su mirada indiferente
Le dijo "Bien" y lo dejó como si nada
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I feel a lot better knowing that it is just the offense that needs to come around for this team to be quite successful. Rebounding and defensive intensity has been pretty good from everyone.
Really the only concern for me is that we look lost at times on offense. That isn't too dissimilar to last year, IMO. We are still figuring things out, and I feel like last weekend will help us "make it click" on O.
Still, those teams scored 80 between them. I am not sure we can expect to score more than 80 on a good team that plays decent defense. Therefore the point would be to hold them to a lower score. I think we still have a ways to go on defense, and we need to do something to frustrate opposing teams offense.
Well we had Cinci beat... what was it like 57% from the charity stripe? We lost by 12 and we missed like 18 or 19 ft didn't we? UNLV was just ridiculous as far as FT distribution... did we seriously play that aggressively to give them 36 ft and us to only get 9?
FT has been a problem for ISU for as long back as I can remember... FT for basketball and XP for football... two parts of the game that should be the easiest parts. I can understand Tyrus missing a few, he looked gassed when he got to the line a few times. But we were bad at fts all game long.
These games were very close. UNLV must have had a tremendous home court advantage or we decided it was impossible to score inside if your name wasn't Clyburn. I wish I could have seen that game.
Why were you ever concerned about rebounds this year? We've been in the top 5 nationally for rebounds all season long...
ISU is #2 in NCAAB for rebounds a game
Self proclaimed 2012 CF Newcomer of the Year
I think it was because we only out-rebounded Campbell by 2. Also we weren't that great against Minnesota State on the glass. I think after that game or the Campbell game, Hoiberg was concerned with rebounds, and we never really replaced White with anyone that was a great rebounder. Since then, Clyburn has shown to be a great offensive rebounder. I felt both Booker and Gibson needed to be better rebounders. I also thought they needed to be better on interior defense.
I still think our defense has problems. I have noticed that teams that think defense, often play better offense because they are less worried about the offensive end and let the offense materialize from the defense. I am just noting that 80 pts is too many to give up to beat many good teams.
I agree that defense and rebounding are good, but defensively, they could be even better by stopping the dribble in transition (and that would be aided by not turning it over and allowing the other team to get out and run).
I wonder if Fred doesn't just let them freewheel a bit early in the season to show where they are naturally strong or weak, and then teach around the weaknesses and gameplan around the strengths?
We would probably have more rebounds if we let our offense get into position before chucking the ball up for a brick.
Originally Posted by CLONECONES
ISU is #2 in NCAAB for rebounds a game
What's funny is Cincinnati is #1 in rebounds/game. And we outrebounded them in our game vs them.
If we rebound well in the Big 12 we will be sitting well.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
Originally Posted by St810s
What's funny is Cincinnati is #1 in rebounds/game. And we outrebounded them in our game vs them.
I think we are capable of being very strong inside. Not only that, we have shooters that can put the ball in if they are open. I don't think this needs to be a fast break team, except when they have an opportunity like on a turnover. I think we need to concentrate on stopping the other team especially in transition. I agree with the comment that Hoiberg is watching to see where the strengths and weaknesses are so that he can set up the strategy around that. Those were two great teams to play to see where those strengths and weaknesses are. What is good about a Hoiberg team, he charges every player with the task of rebounding. I think that is why we rebound so well. That Cincinnati team was really big. We out-hustled them, but I think they did better in transition than we did.
Originally Posted by ajk4st8
I feel a lot better knowing that it is just the offense that needs to come around for this team to be quite successful. Rebounding and defensive intensity has been pretty good from everyone.
This week ought to be very interesting in practice as we had enough offensive flaws exposed to give Fred and crew
plenty to work on. IMO how we play against BYU will tell a lot about the character of this team.
I realized that we are just tough young men. Resilient, really, Morris adds. A lot of people probably would have tucked their tail and tried to make moves but this group stuck together. Everybody is on the same page and that really told me a lot about the type of season we can have.
Whoever steps in, we can still do something special.
We're super-talented, no matter what. We can do something special next year."
Matt Thomas 5/2015
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Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - David Krejci capped his hat trick with the
winner at 13:06 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the
Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
With the puck in the Boston zone, Toronto defenseman pinched up to make a hit
on Nathan Horton and the puck got behind him. Krejci picked up the disc and
skated down the left wing, snapping a shot from down low that beat James
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Krejci scored his other two goals in the second period while Patrice Bergeron
also had a goal in the second stanza for Boston, which now holds a 3-1 lead in
this best-of-seven series. Tuukka Rask made 45 stops in the win.
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RANGELY - The second annual Colorado Northwestern Community College's Rock 'N Bulls and Barrels event was held Saturday, Sept. 1, at Columbine Park in Rangely.
An Open 4D barrel race started off the day's events with barrel racers from four states and one Canadian province competing for prize money and awards.
Brittaney Moon of Fruita won the Open 1D in the long round to take home first place prize money and a Lyster Custom Creations bronc halter.
CNCC rodeo team member Devon Vondette of Rifle collected winnings for second place in the Open 1D in the long round, and captured the Women's Pro Rodeo Association's Divisional Tour win.
The top 10 fastest runners in the open race came back later that evening to run in the short round of the barrel race.
Three CNCC barrel racers made the top 10 and competed in the short round: Vondette, Brinkley Phillips from Utah, and Jessalyn Gingrich from Michigan.
Unfortunately, Vondette tipped a barrel to see the short round win and the average slip away.
Women's Professional Rodeo Association Mountain States Circuit Finalist C.J. Vondette of Rifle and Vernal, Utah's Deb Wilkins tied for the short round win.
The average win and Shea Michelle trophy buckle went to Moon, who was sixth in the short go.
Wilkins was second in the average and received a Lyster Custom Creations bronc halter as her award, along with prize money for second in the average.
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (CNN)--Fans of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes are in a bit of a panic across the country. The Wall Street Journal reports some stores have been running out of the syrup and customers have been storming out in anger.
The company tells the paper that some stores have run dry or are in the process of doing so, but there is no nationwide crisis.
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Monday News, November 12
Fatal Auto Accident Claims Remsen Life
(Le Mars) -- A fatal auto accident occurred in rural Plymouth County on Saturday afternoon. The accident happened at about 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Polk Avenue and 190th Street. 17 year-old Matthew Gerrietts of Remsen died as a result of the accident. Deputies, Remsen Fire and Ambulance and the Iowa State Patrol responded to the scene and three persons were taken to Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars. Gerrietts was the driver of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. The other two individuals are being treated at Floyd Valley. The preliminary investigation indicates that the 1998 Ford Explorer was traveling south on Polk Avenue, when Gerrietts lost control of the vehicle and it rolled several times, throwing the driver from the vehicle. The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office is being assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and the Plymouth County Medical Examiner's Office.
City Council To Hold Special Meeting
(Le Mars) -- The Le Mars City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, November 12th at the city council chambers. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. and council members will continue their discussion of the 27th Street RISE Improvements. RISE stands for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy, and it is governed by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The city council is expected to award the contract on Monday, with the IDOT's concurrence. Construction could begin as early as next Friday. The RISE grant allows for 50 percent funding to be financed by the state, and 50 percent local funding from the Joint Urban Renewal using Tax Increment Financing or TIF dollars. TIF allows the city to borrow money that will be paid in the future.
Le Mars School Board To Meet Monday Evening
(Le Mars) -- The Le Mars Community School Board will meet this evening to discuss the teacher compensation and leadership task force report. Dr. Jason Glass, Director of Iowa Department of Education and Linda Fandel, Special assistant to the Governor for Education Policy presented the task force report at a meeting in Sioux City on November 1st. The board members that attended the meeting will share the information. Dr. Todd Wendt, Superintendent of Schools will present to the board a report on discussions being held between Le Mars Community, Gehlen Catholic, and Western Iowa Tech Community College to provide post-secondary opportunities for juniors and seniors. The Board of Education is also expected to discuss the upcoming State School Board Convention scheduled for this week.
Construction Worker Killed In Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - The death of a construction worker is being investigated in Sioux City.
Police say the worker died Saturday while helping build the new Sabre Industries campus in a Sioux City industrial park.
The incident was reported around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Details of how the worker died weren't immediately available.
Police did not immediately release the name of the worker who was killed.
Parole Board Proposes Changes
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Parole Board is proposing to reduce the number of board votes needed to parole high-risk inmates but would toughen the risk assessments. The legislature's Administrative Rules Committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the proposal. The proposal would trim the number of votes to three needed for parole from the five votes needed under current rules guiding the five-member board. The proposal also adds new risk assessments, including those that would rate the likelihood that an inmate would engage in violent crimes after being released. Opponents say that despite the new assessments, the proposal raises risks to the public.
Burlington Man Fined For Not Listening To Judge
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa man learned an expensive lesson about following a judge's orders last week.
The Hawk Eye reports that Des Moines County District Associate Judge Mark Kruse added $5,000 to David Good's bond on Friday after Good failed to stay quiet.
After Kruse, increased the 45-year-old Burlington man's bond to $15,000, he ordered deputies to remove him from the courtroom.
Good had been making an initial appearance on a charge of domestic abuse.
Good tried to discuss details of the fight he had with his wife's son, but Judge Kruse didn't want to get into evidence in the case at Friday's hearing.
Good was arrested early Friday after the altercation with his wife's son.
Good remained in custody Sunday afternoon.
Vietnam Veteran Gets Ring Back
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A Vietnam veteran has regained a special ring he lost at Lake Delhi 41 years ago.
John Jones served in what was South Vietnam during parts of 1968 and 1969. At that time he had a gold ring made that included his initials and Social Security number, which also served as his Army serial number.
He lost it in 1971 while swimming at Lake Delhi.
When the lake's dam broke in 2010, collectors using metal detectors scoured the lake bottom. One of them, Steve Gola, from Grayslake, Ill., found Jones' ring.
It took a couple of years to locate Jones, but Gola finally was able to return the ring to him during a Veterans Day event at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines.
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Panama Canal preparations under full sail
The Expansion of the Panama Canal (Third Set of Locks Project) is a project, proposed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), that will double the capacity of the Panama Canal by 2014 by allowing more and larger ships to transit.
February 24, 2011
Anderson adds that the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach need to act quickly before ports elsewhere use the current reputation of the southern California ports to shift the focus of Asian import trade from the West Coast to other ports in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. "Although West Coast ports handled nearly 70 percent of the traffic coming from Asia until recently, the reanalysis away from Southern California ports will gain because of the widening of the Panama Canal," adds Anderson.
At the same time, say many analysts, a new parity is emerging among all North American ports—an unforeseen consequence of new investment in infrastructure and services.
Cross-cultural agreements
By all observation, the West Coast ports and their service stakeholders have been on the same page when it comes to enhancing services. At the Port of Oakland, for example, the focus has been on enhancing warehousing and logistics facilities and creating seamless cold chain services for U.S. companies exporting their perishable products to China.
"China is a significant and rapidly growing market for U.S. food and agriculture products, but the lack of cold chain services is inhibiting the export potential," says Omar Benjamin, the port's executive director. "Our initiatives will help make it easier, safer, and faster to export U.S. commodities from California and distribute them throughout China."
Late last year, Oakland and China Merchants Holdings International Company Limited (CMHI) entered into an agreement to strategically market and develop supply chain solutions for U.S. exports, particularly agricultural commodities and perishable products. CMHI is a leading public port operator in China with a strategic network of ports in China's coastal regions. "The form and scale of this partnership is a first for the U.S. port industry," says Benjamin.
Oakland's Pacific Rim neighbor in the far reaches of British Columbia has a similar strategic service agreement, signed by Canada's Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and Maher Terminals Holding Corp. recently.
Their "Level of Service Agreement" is designed to promote and better measure improvements in port performance and to enhance Prince Rupert's role as a preferred gateway on the West Coast for Central Canada and U.S. Midwest markets. It establishes performance targets, customer service measures, and productivity indicators to improve the flow of containers through the Prince Rupert gateway, including specific times for unloading and loading containers between vessels and rail cars, dwell times at the terminal, and Canadian National (CN) transit times to markets in Canada and the U.S.
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The pharmaceutical industry and the US Food and Drug Administration have come to realize that testing quality into a final product can inhibit the rate of introducing new drugs to the market. Since 2003, FDA has been working to modernize pharmaceutical manufacturing and encouraging the use of process analytical technology (PAT) and quality by design (QbD) under its Pharmaceutical CGMPs for the 21st Century initiative (1). The goal of the initiative is to enable manufacturers to produce drug products more efficiently and with higher quality. To achieve this goal, manufacturers must specify critical process parameters (CPPs) and control them within predefined limits of the so-called "design space" (2). These specifications, however, must be developed with laboratory experiments using PAT tools that have the capability to measure CPPs with acceptable accuracy (3). With freeze-drying, in particular, the use of PAT in the laboratory is more focused on process understanding, whereas PAT in production-scale freeze-drying is necessary for process control and may expedite scale-up. The "SMART" freeze-dryer concept (FTS Systems, Stone Ridge, NY) which is based on manometric temperature measurement (MTM), is a new PAT tool that allows accurate product temperature determination at the ice sublimation interface (T p) and the collection of product resistance data (R p) during primary drying (4–6). In addition, SMART technology provides an optimized cycle recipe during the first laboratory experiment for a given formulation. This article describes an approach to evaluate the robustness of a product based on a few simple laboratory experiments for the purposes of scaling-up and to study the impact of a potential T p excess during primary drying.
Materials and methods
Based on an optimized cycle recipe for 50 mg/mL sucrose, shelf temperature and pressure settings were varied to simulate potential worst-case conditions during a production scale run. T p and R p data were collected during the laboratory experiments using an auto-MTM procedure and correlated with the product's appearance. The sucrose purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (Munich) was of analytical grade and used as received. Solutions of 50, 100, and 200 mg/mL were prepared with double-distilled water from an all-glass apparatus.Freeze-drying procedure. Freeze-drying was performed with a "FTS Lyostar II" laboratory-scale freeze dryer with the latest version of SMART freeze-dryer software, which also collects MTM data for a user-predefined recipe (Auto-MTM). Three milliliters of solution were filled into 112 20-mL serum tubing vials (Wheaton, Millville, NY) (vial inner area: 5.74 cm2). Vials were placed hexagonally on the middle shelf of the freeze dryer, using one row of empty vials for shielding. Aluminum foil was placed adjacent to the front door inside the chamber to minimize radiation effects. The first cycle used SMART software to obtain a cycle recipe for the product and experimental conditions (T c= –32 °C, safety margin: 2 °C). The cycle recipe obtained from the SMART run was adjusted to facilitate scale-up conditions (constant shelf temperature over time profile during primary drying). Subsequent runs were performed based on this improvement and then modified for shelf temperature (T s ± 5 °C), chamber pressure (Pc: 62–200 mTorr), and solute concentration (50–200 mg/mL). T p and R p data were recorded and analyzed to describe the influence of the process variations and total solid content on the product morphology.


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Kansas Race Recap - GEICO Fusion
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Kansas City, KS (October 21, 2012) – While a last second deal from GEICO sent the Germain Racing team scrambling to get to Kansas for the test on Wednesday and Thursday, any indication the team was ill-prepared was non-existent. The team arrived safely in Kansas on Wednesday morning looking to take full advantage of a two-day test permitted by NASCAR in the interest of better acquainting Sprint Cup Series drivers with the recently resurfaced Kansas Speedway.
Rain prevailed for the better part of the day on Wednesday, but once the track was dry and skies cleared, the #13 GEICO Ford Fusion made its way quickly around the newly paved 1.5-mile tri-oval. Mears is a quick learner as evidenced by his speed in the opening test session where he sat 18th on the speed chart when the rain-shortened session came to a close. Thursday took a slightly different turn when the GEICO Fusion twice let go of oil on the racetrack, cutting short an otherwise productive test day.
When the official race weekend got underway, Mears qualified 28th on Friday afternoon when he wheeled around the racetrack at a record shattering speed of 188.600 miles per hour. Mears' rollercoaster ride continued when he sat 20th on the board after the second practice was complete on Saturday, only to have the #13 GEICO Fusion find the outside wall in final practice after drastic weather changes altered the attitude of the racecar. The Germain Racing crew worked feverishly to repair the damaged right side of the #13 Fusion and get it race-ready for the impending Hollywood Casino 400 scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Crew chief Bootie Barker and his GEICO crew performed masterful work and the Gecko sat ready to roll on a bright Sunday morning.
Race day was met with bright sunshine and perfect temperatures, but as the green flag approached, skies turned gray and the Kansas City area began to cool. Mears rolled off from the 28th position when the field was turned loose for 400-miles of racing. He began moving the #13 GEICO Ford Fusion forward and jumped to 26th before the close of the opening lap. While running lap times consistent with cars in the top ten, a right front tire sent Mears careening hard into the outside wall between turns three and four on lap 31, bringing out the first of a record setting 14 cautions at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. The GEICO Fusion was forced behind the wall for repairs, but after intensive work by the Germain Racing crew it was determined the car would not be able to maintain minimum speed should it return to the racetrack.
While Mears would be the first to have a right front tire give way, he certainly was not the last, as several drivers found themselves either spinning or making contact with the outside wall due to tire issues. The Germain Racing team was dealt a 37th place finish in a race where only 27 cars were left on the track when the checkered flag waved in front of a packed house.
"This obviously would've been a good day to not have any issues since only 27 cars finished the race because it was an opportunity for us to get a great finish," Mears said. "But, it didn't happen that way and we will put it behind us immediately and get focused on Martinsville and finishing our season in strong fashion for GEICO and everyone in the Germain organization." He later made light of the ever-present tire issue and said, "We have them all beat; we did it first!" Mears continued by adding, "On days like this it's hard to be mad because we can't control flat tires. The team worked as hard as they could to get the car ready for the race and we were going to be there at the end. I'm so proud of everyone on this Germain team for their commitment and refusal to quit. We'll keep digging and make something great happen."
Next weekend, the Germain Racing team will travel just up the road to Martinsville, Virginia, for some electrifying short-track action.
Mears and the #13 GEICO Ford Fusion will hit the track at Martinsville Speedway for the opening practice session on Friday, October 26th, at 12:00 PM (EDT). Qualifying will follow at 3:40 PM (EDT).
The Tums Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is on Sunday, October 28th, and it will be televised live on ESPN beginning at 1:00 PM (EDT). The Motor Racing Network (MRN) will carry the live radio broadcast.
To learn more about the GEICO Racing program, please visit: www.caseymearsracing.com
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The Yellow Jacket's men's cross country team, competing in the Division II race, had their highest team finish ever at the Roy Griak Invitational, held at the University of Minnesota, this past weekend. The men placed 3rd, behind Division II teams Minnesota State Mankato and Minnesota Duluth, finishing with a team score of 155. Allen Wood (Maple Valley, WA) led the Yellow Jackets with a 4th place finish, in the field of 253 runners, with a time of 25:38 The Yellow Jackets were able to hold off #15 ranked Division II Augustana, SD who finished in 4th. The men's team was running in 8th place in the team scoring at the 5K mark but ran a very strong last three kilometers to move up five positions. Cody Bordewyk (Livermore, CO) was the second scoring runner for the Yellow Jackets finishing 17th overall. He was followed by senior Mike Nekuda (Hot Springs, SD) 23rd and Trent Waage (Aberdeen, SD) 30th overall. Once again, sophomore Birch Haraden (Billings, MT) was the Yellow Jackets fifth runner finishing 81st in a time of 27:45. The Yellow Jackets have a number of runners who are competing for a top seven spot on the team that will hopefully represent Black Hills State at the National meet in November and once again it was shown this weekend. It the first three meets of the season, the Yellow Jackets #6 and #7 runners have been filled by different faces, and this past weekend it was KC Fiedler (George, IA) and Jeremy Miller (Cheyenne, WY) who showed strong performances at the Griak as Fiedler finished just twelve seconds behind number five runner Haraden.
In the women's Division II race, the Lady Yellow Jackets returned after taking the top honors last season to finish in 8th place. Once again, they were led by sophomores Wendy O'Lexey (Rock Springs, WY) and Kerry Washburn (Cheyenne, WY). The top five finishers for the Lady Yellow Jackets have been consistent thus far as those following O'Lexey who finished 9th and Washburn 11th, were again Alicia Verhulst (Ralph, SD) 26th, Shelli Scheffler (Lovell, WY) 63rd, and Katie Cook (Cheyenne, WY) 116th. Among a field of 283 competitors and 30 teams, the Lady Yellow Jackets finished with a team score of 225 points, just four points back from 6th place.


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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Jussi Jokinen scored the lone goal in the
shootout as Pittsburgh edged the New York Rangers, 2-1, in the back end of a
home-and-home set from CONSOL Energy Center.
Jokinen beat Henrik Lundqvist with a trademark wrister while skating from
right to left across the slot in the first round, and though two more of his
new teammates failed to score, Marc-Andre Fleury turned away all three New
York chances.
Jokinen also provided the sole regulation tally for the Penguins, who avenged
a 6-1 loss in Manhattan to the Rangers on Wednesday.
Fleury ended up with 34 saves as Pittsburgh won its 10th consecutive home game
that was decided in a shootout.
Rick Nash scored and Lundqvist made 26 stops for the Rangers, who had won two
in a row.
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I'm currently considering buying a tablet to switch to for doing all my graphic and 3D "art" (I use quotes as it is a far cry from being worthy of the title), and I'm hoping to get some good advice and tips regarding the idea.
I've heard nothing but good things regarding using a tablet and so I'm pretty much sold on the idea however I am curious about a couple bad things I've heard that makes a mouse sound better.
- The stylus wears out within a years time of use.
If you don't get the right size tablet for your needs it will frustrate you.
They are very expensive.
If you don't have the right calibration software they won't work right.
In addition I've heard that Wacom is "The" only tablet you should consider buying.
Now I actually have some experience with a tablet, but it used a puck not a stylus and I was using this full time as an AutoCAD draftsman for an engineering company. However this was a very specialized application and tablet and wasn't a stylus so I don't feel it is entirely accurate for my analysis.
So, what can folks tell me about the points and comments above, and does anyone know of any great deals out there that I might be able to take advantage of?
EDIT: I just wanted to mention a couple things as I've seen a couple posts directed at me. You'll notice that this thread was started many years ago. I bought an Wacom Intous a few years ago based on comments from back then. Please feel free to continue commenting on this thread to help others that may have similar questions. In fact, I've posted to this thread a few times in the past about various deals and specials that I've found. There are also some great pointers scattered throughout the comments about what to look for when you decide to get a tablet yourself.


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Just heard a snippet on 1700 The Champ. Statement forthcoming.
Campbell In!
From what I understand it was a whole lot of nothing. Can't wait to see the dumbs run with this story.
Sounds like the ref might have "little man" complex.
Originally Posted by bos
From what I understand it was a whole lot of nothing. Can't wait to see the dumbs run with this story.
Isn't that the case with virtually every "xxxx thrown out of high school game" story ever?
Yet to hear one actually live up to it's potential.
Follow me on twitter. I complain about the Twins' roster management, you complain about the forecast, etc...
This is awesome! JP, you are the man!!!!!!
"Die rebel scum" - Paul Rhoads
Too bad they didn't kick Gilberts boys team out of the game.... They are horrible.
Probably a hok fan ref.
Getting kicked out of a game is no big deal. I have been on several occassions. The last time was shouting loud enough for everyone to hear at a basketball game. "Did you get your whiste in a box of Chacker Jack?" It really ****** him off and he stopped the game to throw me out. I got a standing ovation on the way out.
It was an away Gilbert game at Colfax Mingo, Jamie's son plays for Gilbert. From what I've read it is a non-story and JP has apologized more than once. Any other parent who did the same would never have been thrown out, or you wouldn't have anyone left in the gym.
Fire him immediately. What a black eye for the university.
I've had it with this crap! I'm emailing JP.
Originally Posted by CMC
last year proves anyone can play in the Big Ten West and win games. But if you want to play real football we are the midwest option in the Big 12.
Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams
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I've been lax lately. No more.
This deserves the death penalty, and I demand it. Heads must roll.
Kansas Must Be Destroyed
Sic Semper Jayhawks
I wonder if John Higgins was the ref?
JP = straight up gangsta mac.
Thank you to Kagavi & amestoplease for the sweet designs!
Isnt there a Hightower guy that refs NCAA and hates Iowa State. Probably him
Its beyond pride. Its a restored trust. Theres a confidence again, a passion that teeters on swagger. More than anything, (Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads) has restored the Iowa State it factor, the steadfast belief that it is great to be a Cyclone...the mans enthusiasm is genuine to the core...
columnist Sean Keeler, Des Moines Register
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DETROIT (AP) -- Miguel Cabrera's three-run homer in the seventh inning broke the game open, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves with an 8-3 victory Sunday night.
Austin Jackson and Omar Infante also homered for the Tigers, and Doug Fister (4-0) struck out eight in seven innings on a rainy night at Comerica Park.
Mike Minor (3-2) allowed a three-run homer to Jackson in the third, and although the Braves came back to tie it, Cabrera doubled and scored in the sixth to make it 4-3.
Infante hit a solo shot in the seventh, and Cabrera added an opposite-field homer off reliever Cory Gearrin.
Atlanta has lost four straight and is 3-8 since a 12-1 start.
Cabrera extended his hitting streak to 12 games.
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Creating a winter container design can be a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. If you go the full monty with both broadleafed and evergreen boughs, magnolia leaves, eucalyptus, cones and assorted bits, bobs, bows and berries, you can very easily drop three figures on just a couple of pots. And if you have lots of pots, you might as well take out a mortgage.
So recently, after years of trying to outdo myself with increasingly elaborate container displays, I came up with an idea that's simple, inexpensive and quick.
I now buy plenty of the prettiest, most colourful branches I can find (such as red, orange or yellowtwig dogwood, or perhaps really fresh, yellow-green curly willow). Then I push loads of these–but just one type per pot–into the soil of each container until a full and pleasing shape is created (do not skimp on the branches; cram them in). Next, for a more finished look, I top the soil with moss (a greengrocer near me sells huge boxes of the stuff for $15–plenty to do all my containers). If moss is unavailable, you could substitute leaves, straw, tiny pine cones or whatever mulch-like material comes to hand. The whole lot is then anchored with river stones, which I buy at Ikea for about $2 for a generously sized mesh bag (I figure on one bag per large pot).
And that's it. Estimated cost per container? Well under $20 (and if you have shrub trimmings you can use, almost nothing).
During the holidays, I dress up the branches with a string of plain white lights and colour-coordinated ornaments. This year, to go with my red dogwood, I bought a large box of red ornaments from Ikea for around $5. They look like glass but are some sort of unbreakable stuff. These will be hung with good old gardener's twine, which is both sturdy and attractive.
I've had a lot of compliments on these pots which, I've been told, look really festive and pretty. Best of all, after the holidays, removing the lights and ornaments is a snap. The pots keep their clean good looks all winter long and don't look too Christmassy after the fact, either.
(Tip: if you haven't put together your winter container yet and the soil in your pot has frozen, don't do what my neighbour did and try to soften it up with a hair dryer. Best to lug it inside overnight, where it will defrost and be easy to work with the next day. Put it on a mat or some newspapers so it doesn't make a mess.)


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Hydroplanes make a fast impression on Folsom Lake
Some of the fastest racing boats in the world showed off their high-speed ability Thursday on Folsom Lake.
Capable of reaching speeds in excess of 200 mph, the H1 Unlimited hydroplanes are a sight to behold, and one that might become a returning event on Folsom Lake.
The Air National Guard Series staged a four-boat exhibition in hopes of gaining interest in making a return to the area with an annual national event.
"The last time this type of boat raced here was in 1967," media representative Peter McDermott said. "We'd like to do a national event in May for the kickoff of the entire series."
McDermott said having the event at Folsom Lake has the potential to pump millions into the local economy.
"This event could bring in in excess of $5 million to this community in a week," he said. "We just need the people to be behind it."
Invited guests, media and curious spectators gathered at Folsom Lake to take in the spectacle as a 50-ton crane lowered the boats, weighing from 6,500 to 7,000 pounds, into the water.
H1 Unlimited has more than a dozen teams with turbine-powered hydroplanes. Drivers are subjected to G-forces of 6 Gs in turns. Daytona race car drivers face 4 to 5 Gs in turns.
G-force, a measure of stress on a body during rapid acceleration, is a familiar term to military jet pilots. It also applies to auto and extreme boat racers.
"I would definitely like to have this here," said Bryce Scofield of Elk Grove, who has been an H1 fan for several years and has passed on his love of the sport to his son.
Justin Scofield, 7, was allowed to take off a day from school to watch the exhibition. He said he likes to watch the boats "because they are fast."
Asked if he'd like to be in one of the boats, he replied, "No, it goes a little too fast."
For all their speed, the H1s are relatively quiet. Considering they're powered by a Chinook helicopter engine and shoot a rooster tail of water about 50 feet into the air, the noise level is minimal.
J.W. Myers, 38, of Seattle, Wash., was behind the wheel of the No. 11 boat. With 27 years of experience, he has raced, crewed for and repaired them all.
He said racing at such high speeds with multiple boats — six per race — can be "bombarding."
"It gets really violent out there," he said.
Spectators new to the sport were impressed.
"I've never seen this before," said Steve Book of Folsom. "It's pretty impressive."
The Air National Guard Series concludes its tour next weekend in San Diego. The tour then moves to Doha, Qatar, for its 10-boat world championship from Nov. 17-19.
Watch J.W. Myers fly arcoss Folsom Lake in his hydorplane boat.
Hydroplanes are the fastest racing boats in the world.
Average length: 30 feet
Width: 13 feet
Weight: 6,500 pounds
Power: T-44/L-7 Turbine
Top speed: 200 mph plus
Lap speed record: 173 mph on a 2.5-mile course
World record: 220.505 mph on a mile straightaway
Information: www.h1unlimited.com
Information provided by H1 Unlimited
* More than 12 teams compete on the H1 Unlimited circuit.
* Drivers compete in a series of preliminary heats with those who earn the most points qualifying for the winner-take-all final heat.
* Race courses range from 1.6 to 2.5 miles.
* A start clock that counts down to zero is used to begin a race.
* The most winning active driver is Dave Villwock with 64.
* Driver Steve David has won five of the last six high-point driver championships.


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Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Outgoing South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Jim Etter said Wednesday that his agency did not have a security expert in the 11 months leading up to the massive hacking that compromised millions of people's personal data.
Etter testified before the state senate panel looking into the security breech. Over 3.8 million Social Security numbers were compromised, and 3.3 million bank accounts' data was taken.
Etter announced earlier this month his resignation that will be effective on December 31st. Bill Blume will be acting director. Previous Coverage: Jim Etter Resigns
During his statement, Etter told senators that the SCDOR didn't have anyone qualified to evaluate security from September of 2011 to August of 2012.
In a timeline released as part of a report by security firm Mandiant, the hacking of the SCDOR's records began on August 13th, when a foreign hacker sent a phishing email to agency employees.
Etter said during the 11 months without a security expert, the agency's chief information officer was in charge; however, Etter said he's not sure if that person was qualified for that position.
Etter said the agency lacked the money to hire someone properly trained for the job.
Funding, he said, also cost the state an opportunity to encrypt their data six years before the breach took place. In 2006, Etter said SCDOR looked at encrypting all data, including Social Security numbers. A cost study, though, found that it would take $5 million to put that layer of protection in place, a price Etter said would have made it ineffective to do so.
He says his agency never requested or pursued the money.
Etter said his agency has training classes for new employees and security manuals with procedures for information technology security.
Since the hacking, Etter said Mandiant has given SCDOR 19 recommendations which the agency has put in place.


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With the UN climate change meeting in Copenhagen fast approaching, the latest issue of World Conservation explores the many ways in which nature can help us tackle climate change and become more resilient to its impacts.
Leading experts explain that sustainably managing nature offers a cost-effective 'bridging mechanism' that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while the world makes the transition to a low carbon economy.
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Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Ilya Kovalchuk's goal with 43 seconds left in
overtime lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 win over the Washington
Capitals at Prudential Center.
Kovalchuk received a pass from Marek Zidlicky on the end line and beat
Capitals goaltender, Michael Neuvirth, with a wrister for the win.
Zidlicky had two assists while Patrik Elias and Stephen Gionta each added a
goal for the Devils, who improve to 3-0 on the lockout-shortened season.
Martin Brodeur stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced in the victory.
Mike Ribeiro and Mike Green each scored one goal for Washington (0-3-1), which
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Very Nice buck. Congratulations!!!
I killed this buck on Oct 26, 2013 during second rifle season. I hunted hard for 5 days and found over 15 different bucks but nothing I wanted to shoot. On my last morning I decided to go to a spot where I had seen a few does the night before to see if I could spot a shooter buck. I was making my way up the mountain when I bumped a few does so I decided to spend the next few hours glassing the area. As luck would have it I spotted this guy running a doe down the mountain right on the trail I came in on. I grabbed my pack and started down the mountain after him. After about 15 minutes of down hill jogging I finally spotted him standing in a open park with a doe. I quickly ranged him at 185 yards and decided to take a prone shot. Once I got settled I found him in my scope and took the shot. He ran 50 yards before he went down. I feel very blessed to have killed two nice bucks back to back in the same area. I love hunting and can't wait to pass this awesome sport down to my children.
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Very Nice buck. Congratulations!!!
Dandy buck! Congratulations.
Thanks guys! I really enjoy hunting and glad to have this forum to read and share stories with like minded folks.
Great buck and welcome to the forum.
I don't Break the rules, I Modify them.
Great buck for sure! I'm glad I'm not the only one that literally chases after deer from time to time!
Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me.
Genesis 27:3 (NKJV)
Looks like you have a good spot on your hands!
Those are some great looking bucks.
Congrats on a couple awesome buck and welcome to the forum!


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Maximo ACM in the Airline Industry
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Important Highlights for IBM Pulse 2012
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Today's blog comes from Rob Bloom. New to the 2012 Pulse curriculum is a Smarter Physical Infrastructure stream. This stream will include EAM, Smarter Buildings, Integrated Workplace Management (TRIRIGA), and Operations Center for a Smarter Planet. All the familiar EAM tracks of years past are embedded into this stream including Best ... [ + Read more ]
Where's the value?
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Today's blog is from Talat Meraj and Kevin Buonagurio. Where's the value is a question comes in many forms of course, but the one we will focus on here is: "Where's the value in using Maximo for our supply chain needs?" This after all is a follow-up to the earlier "Bridging ... [ + Read more ]
TRIRIGA International User Group launches tomorrow
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Live from Henderson, NV, here is Rob Bloom reporting.......... Lines are building in the registration area and the buzz is starting to build in the foyers of The M Resort as attendees start to examine a very powerful agenda for the 2011 TRIRIGA International User Conference. Seven tracks have been ... [ + Read more ]
Record crowd at TRIRIGA User Group Conference
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Rob Bloom continues his report from the TRIRIGA User Group Conference. A record crowd filled the TRIRIGA International User Conference ballroom yesterday. The meeting got off to a resounding start with opening remarks and presentations from TRIRIGA and IBM executives. The key message from the general session was IBM's commitment ... [ + Read more ]
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Djing a show on OZ is so much fun, to choose songs for 3 hours, it is like my birthday every Monday. The show does have parameters, so, sometimes, I find an artist that I totally dig, but they don't fit the format, so I started doing these blogs to get some of the other music out there. I have a general guideline, three artist, one from New Orleans, one from yesteryear and something new or someone who needs to be discovered or re-discovered. So far, I have wrote about Billy Iuso, Valerie June, Gene Clark, The Wood Brothers, Hard Working Americans and the albume Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones collaborated together celebrating the Everly Brothers. You can find these blogs here on the WWOZ website. Hope you dig!!


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A right adjoint functor preserves limits. Dually a left adjoint functor preserves colimits. I often forget which is which. Of course, you can look up a book on category theory or use internet. But it's nice if there is a good mnemonic method to remember these facts.
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I remember this (and related facts) as follows: A left adjoint $F$ is characterized by morphisms on $F(x)$, and a colimit is characterized by morphisms on it. Dually, a right adjoint $G$ is characterized by morphisms into $G$, and a limit is characterized by morphisms into it. So basically I just reprove it all the time, after all it is only one line:
$(\mathrm{colim}_i F(x_i),-) = \mathrm{lim}_i (F(x_i),-) = \mathrm{lim}_i (x_i,G(-))=(\mathrm{colim}_i x_i,G(-))=(F(\mathrm{colim}_i x_i),-)$
The easiest way to remember which is which is to work through the proof that, say, left adjoints preserve colimits. Here's a quick sketch, with $F \dashv U$:
\begin{align} \textrm{Hom}(F \varinjlim A_\bullet, B) \cong \textrm{Hom}(\varinjlim A_\bullet, U B) & \cong \varprojlim \textrm{Hom}(A_\bullet, U B) \\ & \cong \varprojlim \textrm{Hom}(F A_\bullet, B) \cong \textrm{Hom}(\varinjlim F A_\bullet, B) \end{align}
Unfortunately there is no really good mnemonic in general because the use of left/right is inconsistent. For example:
In the end the only way to be sure about which is which is to remember whether the thing in question appears on the left or on the right in the diagram invoked in the definition. So, for example:
Just remember one particular instance of left and right adjoints, for example left adjoint $F$ to the forgetful functor $U$ from groups to sets. $F(X)$ is the free group on the set $X$.
The forgetful functor $U$ obviously preserves products but not coproducts, whereas $F$ obviously preserves coproducts but not products.


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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (March 26, 2014) - Following an exciting second round of racing, the 2014 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis picks up this weekend in Morganton, N.C. with Round 3 of the 13-race AMA National Championship series. While it's still early in the chase, only 10 points separate the top five XC1 Pro riders in the National Championship standings.
Each of the top five riders has captured one podium finish through the first two rounds, but not one rider has managed to finish inside the top three at both events. Perhaps this can be attributed to this year's deep field of talent in the XC1 Pro Class, or the grueling and unpredictable conditions that three-hours of GNCC Racing lends itself to. Factory FMF/KTM's Charlie Mullins has put himself in a favorable position early on as he leads the field into Sunday's FMF Steele Creek GNCC. Although Mullins has one win under his belt, the 2011 GNCC National Champion has an onslaught of talent close behind.
N-Fab AmPro Yamaha's Paul Whibley sits only two points down from Mullins in the standings. As a two-time GNCC National Champion in 2009 and ?12, the 36-year-old New Zealand native has proven himself worthy in a young man's sport and shows all signs of fighting for a third title this season.
And then there's reigning champion Kailub Russell, who heads into the third round with an eight-point deficit from Mullins, whom he battled head-to-head for the 2013 championship. Factory FMF/KTM's Russell capitalized on the treacherous conditions of Round 2 with a big victory, following a fourteenth place finish at the season opener. Heading into the third round, Russell is tied with Josh Strang for third place in the point standings.
Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/N-Fab AmPro Yamaha's Strang has gotten off to a favorable start this season with two consistent finishes in the top five. Strang is yet another GNCC National Champion (2010) fighting for this year's coveted title, and it may be notable to add that the Australian native is still seeking his first GNCC win since 2011.
N-Fab AmPro Yamaha's Jordan Ashburn earned a hard-fought podium finish at the last round, showcasing his bid for the championship chase as well. Like many others in GNCC Racing, Ashburn has found much success moving through the ranks, and now the 23-year-old is settling well into the ultra-competitive XC1 Pro Class. Ashburn sits only two points behind Russell and Strang for fifth place in the point standings.
RideMPS.com/AMSOIL/Honda's Thad DuVall began the season on track with a fourth place finish, but Round 2 brought on mechanical issues that overtook his race. DuVall wasn't able to finish, thus missing out on valuable points towards the championship.
With the XC1 Pro Class stacked to the brim with talent, there's no telling who will come out on top each weekend. But perhaps the biggest wild card of the season may come with 16-year-old Grant Baylor, who nearly made GNCC history at Round 2 by battling it out with Russell for the overall win from the XC2 Pro Lites Class. By a slim four-second margin, Baylor came just short of topping Russell on the adjusted time clock, a feat that would have altered more than just the history book. Since the GNCC National Championship is based off overall finishes, every position counts. Baylor's interjection from the second row could potentially spoil the outcome by way of simple math, taking away valuable championship points from the XC1 competitors.
While Grant Baylor is making a splash in the overall results, the FMF/KTM rider and defending XC2 Pro Lites Champion trails the class championship by six points early on. Maxxis/KLIM/DirtWise KTM's Rory Mead tops the standings with two solid podium finishes. The New Zealand native looks to be Baylor's fiercest championship competitor this season, although there are several other riders up for the challenge. Raines Riding University/Yamaha-backed Ricky Russell sits only two points behind Baylor in the class standings with a second and a fourth place finish at each of the first two rounds.
You can never count out riders like KR4 Performance's Shane Hufford Jr., or North Carolina's Trevor Bollinger, who have each put forth solid top five finishes thus far. Bollinger, an XC2 Pro Lites rookie, holds fourth in the standings, while Hufford rounds out the top five.
Factory FMF/KTM's Kacy Martinez holds the WXC points lead heading into the third round, with N-Fab AmPro Yamaha's Jessica Patterson and her teammate Becca Sheets close behind.
Youth bike racing will take place Sunday at 8 a.m., followed by amateurs and Women at 10 a.m., while the top amateurs and pros race at 1 p.m. Local racers are invited to compete at this event, as GNCC Racing offers classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. The amateur racer entry fee is $40 and riders can sign up at the track.
Adult (12+) gate admission is $20 for the full weekend and $10 for kids (6-11). Kids five and under are free. All admission includes pro pit access.
Tune into RacerTV.com on Sunday at 1 p.m. Eastern to catch LIVE coverage of the Pro bike race at Round 3. For more information on GNCC Live coverage, visit www.racertv.com.
The 2014 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series resumes this weekend, March 29 and 30, with the FMF Steele Creek GNCC. For more information on the series, visit www.gnccracing.com.
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Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) - Evander Kane pushed a rebound across the goal
line 1:59 into overtime, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-4 victory over the
New York Islanders at MTS Centre.
The Islanders scored three times in the first 9:53 of the third period to go
up 4-2, but Winnipeg responded with goals from Dustin Byfuglien and Alexander
Burmistrov 65 seconds apart to force overtime.
In the extra session, Islanders forward Keith Aucoin turned the puck over in
the offensive zone, resulting in an odd-man rush for the Jets.
Olli Jokinen carried the puck down the left wing and fired a slap shot from
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Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy Is Nominated For Two People's Choice Awards in 2013!
Grey's Anatomy might be in its ninth season, but people still love it. Well, obviously we do, but we aren't alone in our love according to the 2013 People's Choice Awards nominations.
Grey's is up for Favorite Network TV Drama against Gossip Girl, Grimm, Once Upon a Time and Revenge. It's a tough choice, but if you want to see Patrick Dempsey (Derek Shepherd) in a suit, we suggest you vote for Grey's.
Also on the ballot is Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey), who is up for Favorite Dramatic TV Actress with the likes of Emily Deschanel (Bones), Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time ), Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries) and Stana Katic (Castle). After surviving a shooting and a plane crash, Ellen definitely deserves some kind of award!
Head over and vote before tonight's episode (Season 9, Episode 6: "Second Opinion," airing November 15).
Catch the next new episode of Grey's Anatomy on Thursday, November 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Early voting is set to resume in the District of Columbia after being halted for two days because of Superstorm Sandy.
The D.C. Board of Elections says early voting will start at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, and the hours will be extended until 9 p.m. at all locations through Saturday.
The extended hours are intended to help people who could not vote because of long lines on Saturday and the suspension of early voting Monday and Tuesday.
The storm brought heavy rain, intense winds and power outages but not much flooding to the nation's capital.


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Clone Zone Classics: 2005 ISU vs. Iowa
AMES, Iowa - LaMarcus Hicks returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown and Iowa State capitalized on turnovers for all its points to stun No. 8 Iowa 23-3 Saturday.
Iowa State (2-0) came up with an inspired effort on defense a week after struggling in a 32-21 victory over Division I-AA Illinois State, recovering three fumbles, intercepting two passes and getting three sacks.
Iowa (1-1) scored with ease in a 56-0 rout of Ball State in its opener, but the Hawkeyes were so inept offensively in this one that they never got closer to the end zone than the Iowa State 26.
The Hawkeyes got 140 yards rushing on 18 carries from Albert Young but had little else going. Their lone score was a 44-yard field goal by Kyle Schlicher in the third quarter.
Even worse, Iowa lost quarterback Drew Tate with an apparent concussion midway through the second quarter. He was expected to return for next Saturday's game with Northern Iowa, coach Kirk Ferentz said.
"I think he's going to be fine, but obviously he couldn't have come back in the second half," Ferentz said.
Iowa State was hardly overwhelming on offense, managing a modest 323 total yards. But it wasn't necessary with the way Iowa self-destructed.
While the most anticipated game in the in-state rivalry in years didn't live up to the hype, it drew a crowd of 54,290 - the then-largest at Iowa State's Jack Trice Stadium since it was reconfigured in 1996 - in 90-degree heat.
Iowa State's students were so eager that hundreds were in their seats two hours before kickoff, spurning all the tailgating parties in the parking lots. Thousands stormed the field after the game.
Trailing 16-3, Iowa had a chance to make it interesting, driving to a first down at the Iowa State 30 midway through the fourth quarter. Three plays later, though, Scott Chandler fumbled after catching a pass. Hicks recovered at the Iowa 20.
With black- and gold-clad Iowa fans streaming out of the stadium, Iowa State drove 80 yards in nine plays for the clinching touchdown. Bret Meyer's 40-yard pass to Todd Blythe put the ball at the 2, and Ryan Kock bulled into the end zone on the next play.
Tate, the Big Ten's preseason offensive player of the year, was hurt tackling Steve Paris after throwing an interception with Iowa trailing 9-0. He first was examined on the sideline, then walked to the locker room and watched the second half in sweat clothes.
Jason Manson, a junior who has played little in his career, replaced Tate. On his third play, he fired a pass to Ed Hinkel that Iowa State's Adam Carper tipped. The ball went right to Hicks playing deep and he ran untouched down the left sideline, giving the Cyclones a 16-0 lead.
Paris' interception and 18-yard return to the Iowa 46 had set up Tony Yelk's 29-yard field goal that made it 9-0.
Iowa State failed to capitalize on Iowa's first turnover, a fumble that Matt Robertson recovered at his 44. The Cyclones turned the ball back over when Meyer's pass glanced off Blythe and was intercepted by Adam Shada.
The next time the Hawkeyes coughed it up, however, Iowa State took advantage.
Brian Ferentz, the coach's son, snapped the ball over Tate's head in shotgun formation. Tate and Young both hesitated as they closed in on the ball, as if thinking the other would jump on it, and Iowa State's Jason Berryman swooped in to recover it at the Iowa 12 with 7:15 left in the first quarter.
After Meyer was stopped for no gain, he hit Austin Flynn on a crossing pattern and the former quarterback took into the end zone.


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I am a huge open source fan and know that in the past I have used open source products in the past with great success and this will probably be no different.
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Is the backup straight forward? As easy as backing up a mysql database?
Can I restore individual mailboxes? Individual mail?
I read the admin guide on backups and it says I need to shutdown the mailbox server, i guess this is ok if I do it around 0200AM.
I plan on installing centos 6 and open source zcs 7.2, is this a good idea? Ideally i would just run with this but I get paid to support this company and want to make sure i wont get caught with my pants down.


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HOUSTON - Harris County sheriff's detectives hope surveillance video will help them identify the man responsible for a Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead and three others wounded.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of the La Cave nightclub on FM 1960 near Stuebner Airline.
Detectives said five men were thrown out of the club for fighting.
"Their anger then turned towards the employees of the club, the bouncers, and then one of them started shooting," Detective Dennis Wolfford said.
Investigators said video from the club shows the suspected shooter being searched by bouncers as he entered the club. Detectives said they believe the man then went to the parking lot to retrieve a gun after being thrown out and came back to shoot the bouncers.
Club patron Timothy Powell, 21, was killed during the shooting and three more people were shot and survived. Detectives said they believe Powell was caught in the crossfire and not involved in any of the altercations.
Detectives said club video also shows another man firing a gun at the suspected shooter as he ran off. Investigators do not know the identity of this man either, but believe he may have been trying to defend the victims.
Detectives said they also have not learned the identities of the other men who were thrown out of the club for fighting.
If you know anything about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Late Model Hemi Engine Upgrades - Hemi Hop-UpWritten by on May 1, 2009 Hemi Goodies For Your Late Model
Once again we were back to resume testing of more of SLP's recently developed products for the new Hemi. Rewinding to the April 2007 issue article "Happenin' Hemi Headers," SLP's headers and exhaust yielded an additional 21 rwhp and 31 lb/ft of torque of the factory system. The important average gains from 3,000 to 5,000 rpm were 33 rwhp and 30 lb/ft of torque. At the track, this equated to a drastic half-second reduction in e.t. This really caught our attention--these late-great Hemis really respond to the old-school upgrades.
After that test of the headers and exhaust, SLP developed a Cold-Air Induction Package, Power Programmer, and an Underdrive Balancer/Pulley. The first product they designed, tested, and manufactured for production was the Cold-Air Induction Package. It replaces the stock restrictive air box assembly. This high-airflow, power-enhancing system proved to be worth 7 rwhp on the SuperFlow chassis dyno. That amount of power improvement is worth an easy tenth at the track.
Next, SLP and DiabloSport spent time collaborating to co-develop the handheld tuner/power programmer. All of their R&D work paid off and enabled the power programmer to be worth 12 rwhp and 11 lb/ft of torque. The SLP/DiabloSport programmer has performance tunes specific for their 5.7 and 6.1 Hemi PerformancePacs. These handheld devices can perform multiple custom tunes, transmission shift points/firmness, vehicle speed and engine rev limits, cooling fan speed/temperature adjustments, along with all the many DiabloSport tuner features. Most owners of bone stock, late-model Hemis want to remove the conservative (and usually pig-rich) factory tuning for a more aggressive tune suitable to their high-performance taste.
Another effective bolt-on for gaining power is an underdrive crankshaft pulley. The Third-Gen Hemi utilizes a one-piece balancer/pulley assembly, and SLP recently began offering a high quality, SFI approved unit that adds 9 hp and 10 lb/ft of torque to the rear tires. Having road- and strip-tested SLP's Daytona before and after the balancer/pulley swap, the Hemi feels as smooth, if not smoother, than ever. In addition to a performance gain due to less rotational drag, an underdrive pulley means better fuel economy and longer accessory (alternator, a/c compressor, p/s and water pump, tensioner pulley) life.
Adding the total power gains of 28 rwhp from the three new power producers made us anxious to get back to our favorite test track, Raceway Park, E-Town (Englishtown, NJ). The day before our track date, SLP's Hank Danieki, chief engineer, asked if we could possibly test customer Eddie Perez's SRT8 Charger. We said sure as long as it was the car we spied them installing their headers, exhaust, and cold-air induction on. Hank assured us it was indeed that car.
While driving SLP's Daytona mule-car to the strip (a one-hour ride) we tried different tunes and automatic shift points and firmness. Man, what these handheld tuners can do in minutes would take many knuckle-busting hours to do on our old Mopars. At the track, we achieved our lowest e.t.'s using the tuner's best performance tune along with 6,000-rpm shift points. For the 6.1 Hemi, we found 6,400-rpm upshifts to be ideal.
Both Hemi cars have their differences when trying to launch out of the hole. The Daytona can be punched off-the-line, but for big brother SRT8, it's not an easy task on stock tires. Eddie, who had drag raced his Charger the previous weekend, was having traction issues. The best hook and 60-ft e.t. came by precisely-timed go-pedal depression. It had to be slightly slower than when stomping the pedal of the Daytona. On the scales, the SRT8 weighed nearly 200 pounds heavier than the Daytona (4,440 vs. 4,250 pounds). The 6.1 has a cast-iron block while the 5.7 is aluminum alloy. Beefier sway bars, wheel, and tires also explain the added poundage of the SRT8.
Weather conditions on our test day were definitely not conductive for low e.t.'s. A barometer of 29.41 hg (an approaching storm came later in the day) along with high humidity worked against us on this 75-degree day. We're sure the atmosphere cost us a tenth or two compared to a good-air day. Bone stock 5.7 and 6.1 LX cars will usually run (on the average) 14.4 at 96 and 13.5 at 105 mph respectively. Still, on this bad-air day the Daytona showed us a best of 13.57 at 102.55, while the SRT8 managed an impressive 12.88 at 108.96 mph.
Naturally, we feel that if we'd used sticky meats, low 13's and mid 12's would have been possible for these two SLP-tuned runners. Nonetheless, we received impressive numbers from just a few simple upgrades. By the time you read this, the same goodies (plus a few more) should be available from SLP for the new Challenger.
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2006 5.7 Hemi Charger
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This Cold-Air Package (PN D21002) is available for the 2005-and-up 5.7 Hemi cars. For the 6.1 Hemi, the easy-to-install kit for Cold-Air Induction is PN D21003.Here is Hank Denieki, SLP's chief engineer, using the handheld tuner to raise the shift points on Eddie's SRT8 before we made any passes down the quarter-mile. Our best e.t. came from firmer-up shifts at 6,400 rpm for the 6.1 and 6,000 rpm for the 5.7 Daytona. The handheld tuners are tailored to SLP's performance parts upgrades and their PerformancePacs.Here's the before-and-after look going from the ugly, restrictive factory air cleaner assembly to SLP's high-flow induction on their Daytona.The 25-percent underdriven Balancer/Pulley adds 9 hp and 10 lb/ft of torque to the rear tires. It's lighter than the stock balancer and is 100-percent steel construction and SFI approved. Also featured are taller retention walls that reduce the chance of belt slippage and thrown belts.Both cars were equipped with the Brake-Control Package (PN D25000) from SLP. This well engineered kit is fully compatible with the factory anti-lock and traction control systems. The kit has everything needed to just bolt and wire it in. There's no cutting, flaring, or fabricating necessary, and the kit comes with easy instructions.Once installed, press the brake pedal, flip the toggle switch (shown mounted ahead of the shifter) to activate the electric solenoid (mounted underhood), then remove your foot from the brake pedal and smoke em' up. The Brake-Control Package (AKA line-lock, roll-control) will minimize beating up on the rear brake components.These mandrel-bent 409 stainless, ceramic-coated headers (1¾-inch primaries, 3-inch collectors) are manufactured at SLP's facility in New Jersey. They were developed for the 6.1 SRT8 LX cars after we tested the 5.7 headers and exhaust. The 3-inch high-flow bullet catalytic converters go into 3-inch down pipes. They'll bolt up to the factory exhaust or any of SLP's three available exhaust systems (Loudmouth, Loudmouth II, or PowerFlo).The SLP headers feature a great fit, factory ground clearance, and power gains of over 16 rwhp and 17 lb/ft of torque compared to stock manifolds. Those gains were realized while still using the stock restrictive exhaust system. The header kit features an OEM-quality O2 sensor extension harnesses. After the headers, the exhaust is made from 304 stainless, and everything carries a lifetime warrantee.
Here's the middle section of the PowerFlo cat-back exhaust system. The PowerFlo is the quietest of the three available exhaust systems. All the cat-back systems feature a PowerFlo-X crossover pipe and, according to SLP, deliver a minimum gain of 12 hp and 11 lb/ft of torque at the wheels.After the one-hour ride to E-Town, we removed the plastic HEMI engine cover from the hot 5.7. We didn't ice the intake runners on either engine. We hoped to pick up 3-4 tenths on the R/T from the three new upgrades (cold-air induction, power programmer, and underdrive pulley). Previously, 13.8s were commonplace. On this day, though, a low barometer and high humidity would hamper our expectations.Each of the three available exhaust systems feature polished stainless mufflers. Also featured are double-wall, 4-inch stainless polished tips. Everything necessary for an easy installation is included (clamps and hardware).Hooking up was not an issue for the 5.7 Hemi Charger. Consistent 2.05 sixty-foots came even if the tires spun slightly. Our best quarter-mile was a 13.57 at 102.55 mph--quite an improvement from the bone stock's mid-14s. The small displacement Hemi makes remarkable power to haul the heavy LX down track.Trying to launch the more powerful SRT8 was not an easy task. The 6.1 actually delivered its best e.t. during its third hot-lap. The Daytona did its best on its second hot-lap. These new Hemi's are the only motors we've ever tested that run stronger on a hot-lap. Remember, a cooler-than-stock thermostat (160- or 180-degree) is not recommended for any bone stock third-gen Hemi. Dyno and strip testing proves it.If we only had drag radials, mid 12s would have been easy. That's a second faster than stock from just a few bolt-ons.Here's the graph showing the 5.7's power increased from the 385 hp PreformancePac. As you can see, it's underrated. Increased drivability, performance, and efficiency will be realized from these well-engineered and tested components. Notice peak power for the 5.7 is at only 5,100 rpm.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would prohibit businesses from propping their doors open if their air conditioning is running.
The proposed law would apply to about 4,000 establishments. Those caught violating the law would be fined $100 for a first offense, then $200, $400, and $800 for subsequent offenses.
Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh is co-sponsoring the provision with Chairman Phil Mendelson.


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Statement of solidarity with Afghan women : . 07/05/2002.
A/57/38 (Part I),paras.417-421. (Decision)
Convention Abbreviation: CEDAW
Decisions of the Twenty-sixth session
Decision 26/I. Statement of solidarity with Afghan women
417. On the occasion of its twenty-sixth session, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women fully expresses its solidarity with, and support for, the women of Afghanistan.
418. Afghan women have suffered for a considerable time every privation known to humankind, losing all their fundamental human rights, particularly the right to life, education, health and work.
419. The participation of Afghan women as full and equal partners with men is essential for the reconstruction and development of their country.
420. The Committee welcomes the resolve of the international community to assist in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, and calls upon all parties concerned to respect internationally recognized principles, norms and standards of human rights, particularly the human rights of women, which are an inalienable, integral and indivisible part of universal human rights, in all their actions and activities. The Committee considers this essential in order to achieve peace and stability in the country.
421. The Committee expresses the hope that the human rights of women, as provided for in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, signed by Afghanistan in 1980, will guide all actions in both the public and private spheres.