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Consequently, I think I have sensitivity for the financial and legal landmines organizations in transition face. I usually know something is wrong long before it blows up in my face. Secondly, and more importantly, this was my experience; it happened to me and what you can learn from it.
After two months of preliminary interviews with the recruiter and the employer, my wife and I were being flown to the international headquarters of a $500 million well-known company for final interviews. We had no indication anything was amiss. The first clue came when I finally saw the itinerary. I was to be interviewed by nearly two-dozen people in two days. When I inquired as to why so many I was told, "We are a family here. We use consensus management. Everyone has to like you." Sounded more like management by committee to me, but I held my tongue.
On they came -- individuals (some more than once), groups, and conference calls! Because I know people -- even myself -- can have convenient memories, I took copious notes.
Here are a few statistics. Only four people had my resume with them during the interview. Eleven people indicated they had not seen my resume. No one had the job description with them and most had not reviewed it before the interview. One interviewer confided they had no idea why they were interviewing me since they did not get a "vote."
No one from Human Resources was on the schedule, and when I inquired about this, I was simply told they did not need to interview me. Two people on the schedule blew off the interviews and failed to show without explanation. Several times on both days, I had to wander the building alone attempting to find out either where I was supposed to be next, or whom I was supposed to interview with next. The schedule had already changed and a number of the interviewers were working off a schedule I had no copy of. One interviewer expressed outright resentment regarding the intrusion of my interview into their schedule.
However, that is not the worst part. Eight people asked me questions that were either unprofessional or illegal. "How old are you?" "How old is your wife?" "Do you have any children?" "How old are they?" "How old are your grandchildren?" "How did you meet your wife?" "How long have you been married?" "How do you feel about Asians?"
During one interview with a man and a woman, the gentleman mentioned he had just purchased a home in the area. Logically, I asked, "What is the housing market like here?" The woman evidently took silent offense to this but was not so silent in her commentary to others after the interview. What got back to me was, "Why didn't he ask me? Doesn't he think I know anything about the housing market? He must have a problem working with women." This, of course, sparked a few more follow-up questions addressed to me that were equally inappropriate.
Later I heard that some of the interviewers thought I was a little reserved and it was therefore difficult to get a read on my personality. Gee, I wonder why?
The answers I got to my questions were equally revealing. There appeared to be as many expectations for this role as there were interviewers. There was absolutely no consensus on the job description, or at least what was perceived to be the job description. There were almost as many agendas, ranging from shameless territorialism to 'how am I going to fix the problems here' (most of which were outside the purview of the job description in the first place).
Those that this position was subordinate to very clearly wanted to see a breakthrough, doing things differently in the sense of better. Others that support this position or partner with it made it very clear -- don't make waves. Less than five percent of the staff is outsiders, brought in within the last few years. They had introduced a new concept: performance measurements. There was a great deal of unresolved anxiety regarding metrics and measurements, and they asked how I felt about this? Well, I really couldn't answer with any specificity. The finance, business, and marketing jargon I was exposed to were in vogue ten or fifteen years ago, and so was their performance-management system.
Well, we went home disappointed. Competing expectations, multiple agendas, turf-guarding, inappropriate interviewing, an environment characterized by anxiety, and differing job requirements -- if the position was not designed to purposefully remedy these things, who would want to work there? I try not to burn bridges, so I just waited to hear. Four business days after the interviews, I received an unsigned form letter informing me I was no longer a candidate. In the letter they mistakenly cited a position I had not been interviewing for. When I called the recruiter to get clarification, they rushed into an explanation of why they had not heard anything yet and it would take a few more days. I didn't tell them about the letter.
By the tenth working day after the interviews the recruiter did have some third-hand information. I was no longer under consideration. Why? I was "too professional" and evidently intimidated a number of people. I indicated to the recruiter they didn't need to press for more information or a first-hand report. I never told them about the letter either. Incidentally, though the company did pick up the airline tickets, rental car, and hotel, they never offered or provided reimbursement for meals, gas, or parking.
If you want to avoid this kind of nightmare, and the potential lawsuits that go along with it, here are some tips:
Get consensus on the job description. Different interviewers need to have the same end goal in sight. Screen candidates by resume first, then move on to telephone screening interviews to identify a small number of candidates to bring in for further interviews.
Choose the interviewers carefully, including a select group of superiors, peers, and subordinates, usually no more than six to eight, and often less. Multiple interviews are fine. Sometimes a follow-up interview is needed. However, try not to bring anyone back more than once.
Train the interviewers to interview based on the job requirements and the candidate's experience. Give them written guidelines regarding taboo subjects. Provide them sample questions as well. Discourage the "first impression syndrome," have them take notes, and don't gang up on the candidate. In other words, no more than three interviewers at a time if you can help it. A professional interview is an art, not an accident. In much less than an hour, you can determine what this candidate has done, if it is what you are looking for, and what the chances are they can do it for you as well.
Assign someone to manage the candidates' schedules. It is not the candidates' responsibility to find out where they are supposed to be and when. Once they are inside your front door they are your responsibility.
Provide the candidates with any necessary information and forms related to employment, expenses, related company policies, or other pertinent material up front. Usually this will include information about the company itself as well as the job description. Don't assume the recruiter has taken care of this.
Have a plan for the candidates' spouses if they are accompany the candidate. Are they interviewing with anyone? Do they need to take a look at the area? More than one viable candidate has turned down a good offer simply because their spouse was not treated with dignity and respect.
Begin and end with an HR interview; first to brief the candidate on the schedules, personalities, and to conduct your own assessment and obtain any forms you require, and last to debrief the candidate.
Obtain written comments from the other interviewers for your records. Usually, a simple form is helpful. On one hand, you want documentation. On the other, you do not want anecdotal comments out of context that may suggest regulatory compliance problems.
Dig a little deeper with interviewer perceptions that are overly positive or negative and determine if further conversation or clarification with the candidate is warranted.
Ask for and address any concerns the candidate may express.
The employer is virtually unencumbered in the hiring decisions they can make. However, most lose sight of the reality that the employment process, from recruiting to selection to interviewing to actually extending an offer and hiring, is a highly regulated contractual process fraught with legal implications. Look at it this way: You can do anything you want. You just can't do it any way you want to. Do it the right way.


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Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - J.J. Barea scored 21 points off the bench
and led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-82 rout against the Detroit
Pistons on Tuesday.
Nikola Pekovic registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds for
the Timberwolves, who came into the game off a 104-97 loss against Chicago on
Sunday. Luke Ridnour tallied 15 points and Ricky Rubio had 14 points and nine
Jose Calderon scored 14 points while Greg Monroe had 11 points and 12 rebounds
for the Pistons, who snapped a 10-game losing streak with a win at Charlotte
on Saturday.
The Sports Network

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As much praise as Doc gets and sometimes deserves, I am not sure he should remain the coach for the upcoming yrs as the Cs look to re-build. I am sure I will hear it from all the Doc supporters. I am not trying to bash him, just being honest. Furthermore, I don't want to hear how well he did with the depleted roster.
In my opinion, he just gets stuck in a rut of only playing his favorites. And that proves costly come the end of the season and into the playoffs. KG and Paul logged way too many minutes over the past few seasons while others were never giving a chance. Minute management is critical with an aging team like the Cs.
If I hear another Doc huddle speech it will be too soon. I just get so tired of hearing the same speeches in the timeouts. How could he not be worried about the offense or lack of rebounding. Never once do I hear him speak about the lack of rebounding or attempt to rebound the ball. It is a basic task. And the Cs stink at it. All five should have been part of it.
And what was with the offense by the way. He just continued to let the shoot and fire up 3s. Crazy. No inside game. No ball movement. It was some horrible basketball even with the depleted roster they should and could have done more.
I guess in the end, it really would not have mattered if they moved on. The struggles would have only gotten worse. Maybe this first round exit will force Danny to make a youth movement or search for some size. The question is, will it include Doc. Time will tell.


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indomethacinSkip to the navigation
Pronunciation: in doe METH a sin
Brand: Indocin, Indocin SR
Indomethacin 25 mg-MYL
capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN 143
Indomethacin 25 mg-TEV
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Indomethacin 50 mg-ESI
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Indomethacin 50 mg-IVA
green, imprinted with Z 4030
Indomethacin 50 mg-MYL
capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN 147
Indomethacin 50 mg-TEV
capsule, green, imprinted with Z 4030
Indomethacin 75 mg SR-EON
capsule, green/white, imprinted with E720
Indomethacin SR 75 mg-AMN
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What is the most important information I should know about indomethacin?
This medicine can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use indomethacin. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms of heart or circulation problems, such as chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance.
This medicine can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking indomethacin. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.
Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Do not drink alcohol while taking indomethacin. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by indomethacin.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to indomethacin (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen.
What is indomethacin?
Indomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Indomethacin is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, or tendinitis.
Indomethacin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking indomethacin?
Taking an NSAID can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use an NSAID. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to indomethacin, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
Before taking indomethacin tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
- a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
- heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure;
- a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
- liver or kidney disease,
- a seizure disorder such as epilepsy;
- asthma;
- polyps in your nose;
- a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
- if you smoke.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take indomethacin.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Taking indomethacin during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Do not take indomethacin during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you to.
Indomethacin passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take indomethacin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 14 years old without the advice of a doctor.
How should I take indomethacin?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take indomethacin with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
If you take indomethacin for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using indomethacin.
Store indomethacin at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
What happens if I miss a dose?
If you are taking indomethacin on a regular schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
If you are taking indomethacin as needed, take the missed dose if it is needed, then wait the recommended or prescribed amount of time before taking another dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of an indomethacin overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood, shallow breathing, fainting, or coma.
What should I avoid while taking indomethacin?
Do not drink alcohol while taking indomethacin. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by indomethacin.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to indomethacin (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Indomethacin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
What are the possible side effects of indomethacin?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking indomethacin and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
- black, bloody, or tarry stools;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- swelling or rapid weight gain;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
- bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
- upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation;
- bloating, gas;
- dizziness, nervousness, headache;
- skin rash, itching;
- blurred vision; or
- ringing in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect indomethacin?
Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these drugs with indomethacin may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Before taking indomethacin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
- cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
- digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
- diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix);
- lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
- methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
- probenecid (Benemid);
- steroids (prednisone and others);
- aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others; or
- a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen is one of the best art museums in Holland. Take a journey through western art history and discover the most amazing works by Fabritius, Ruisdael, Rubens, Rembrandt and many others.
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has a collection over 140.000 pieces of art. The exposition contains old and modern art, artifacts and design. Most of the collection is on display in the museum, while some sculptures can be found in the adjacent sculpture park.
Boijmans Van Beuningen Highlights
The highlights of the museum Boijmans van Beuningen are:
- Self-portrait by Fabritius,
- The Wheatfield by Ruisdael,
- The flight of Medea by Rubens.
You can also find works of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Kandinsky, Margritte, Dalí, Kokoschka, Leonardo da Vinci, Cornell, Beckmann and many others at the museum.
The overall collection of drawings and paintings is acknowledged as one of the most important in the world.
Travel through Time
If you're visiting Rotterdam, you should definitely visit Museum Boijmans van Beuningen. A morning or afternoon at the museum equals a journey from the early middle ages to the present. It will make your head spin.
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Address:Museumpark 18 - 20
3015CX Rotterdam
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It really is everywhere. Not just in Southern California, but now Northern California, Las Vegas, Arizona, and a number of other Western states. The effects are devastating not only to the people that live in these areas and the ecosystems, but the economies.
One particular industry that is starting to get extremely worried about their well-being because of the fires is, as you may have guessed, the wine industry. While many vineyards haven't been directly hit by the fires, they are getting closer and closer. Each day more and more vintners wake up see a sheet of layer of smoke on their vines from the fires, a sign that danger is quickly approaching. The layer of smoke, on top of the fog from the smoke has affected the way that the grapes are ripening, and in turn will affect the taste and outcome of their wines. Glen McCourty of The University of California Cooperative Extension farm said that "the secondary buds were three weeks late in the photosynthesis process because of the smoke" in an article for Wines and Vines. Three weeks, while it might fly by in our world, makes a HUGE difference in wine making.
Another problem that the fires bring into wine making is that the smoke and the fire leave a pungent taste and smell that is extremely difficult to get rid of. It is often describe of as a bacony flavor, and to most, if not all wine drinkers, it is not something pleasant.
So for now, California winemakers are taking every pre-caution to not let their wine be exposed to the smoke and the fire. However, when it is all around, what can you do? If you live in the ocean, you can't avoid water can you? I guess we will have to see what may come.
I hope you enjoyed my suggestions and please comment with any more you may have! Thanks!
What do Israel and California have in common? Their wine-making philosophies. While they are hundreds upon thousands of miles away from each other geographically, Israeli wine connoisseurs have to deal with many of the same weather issues as Californian vintners do and they base much of their wine philosophies off of California grape growers.
What really compelled me to write about this is that I love hearing about up and coming wine regions. Like when I wrote about British wines and their rising popularity a few weeks ago. While I always love knowing that I can fall back on my favorites, you can't just stick to those. Trying new wines is the key to developing your palette.
One quote that I saw in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle said "[Israeli wineries] advocate growing wine, not growing grapes." I must say that is the way to go. While grapes are the bread and butter of wine, there is still so much more that goes into the wine process and I think that sometimes vintners loose that. They stray away from the basics, from what they know. Perhaps this is the main reason for the recent focus on Israeli wines. They don't stray, they use their knowledge to do what they do best.
I must say, I am excited to go out this week and find some Israeli wines and have a little tasting myself. Do any of you have some recommendations for me? I would love to hear them. I will comment on this entry later with my finds and what I thought about them.
The 2008 Playboy Collectors Edition Wines takes the showcase vintage from unique garagista and cult wineries worldwide, paired with vintage Playboy Magazine Covers hand selected by the wine makers and transformed into a limited edition run of 500 bottles. Each label showcases the year and month of the centerfold that wine makers feel best personifies that particular vintage style.
With the temperatures rising and not showing any signs of letting up, I have been more apt to opening up a chilled bottle of Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio lately. I don't know how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but here in Austin we have had record breaking heat for the past week…meaning the temperatures have been in upper 90's, breaking 100 at the hottest point of the day. Thank the high heavens that I do not work outside during the day, and I only subject myself to that extreme heat when I choose to lounge by a pool or float in a river.
On that note, I thought I would like to share with you some of my favorite Chardonnay's and Pinot Grigio's for under $20. The list is in no particular order, and I tried to include wines from various regions.
I hope my suggestions helped you out. I will probably add some more later on this week/next week. I would love to hear some of your favorite bargains, so comment away.
So I am a big fan, as I am sure most of you are, of enjoying a nice glass of wine (or two or three) amongst friends in a nice relaxing environment. Since I have lived in Austin for quite some time I have had the opportunity to scope out quite a few places to do this. I have to say that one of my favorite places to go any night of the week, whether it's the middle of the week to just let out a little steam, or a Friday night to start out the night, is Cork & Co. on Congress Ave. The atmosphere is just perfect. They won the award for "Chill Scene 2006" and they offer classes during the week to learn more about pairing and tasting.
But beyond all of this they offer what they call "flights," which are a trio of three wines that have some sort of theme. Their staff is always extremely friendly and is very knowledgeable so they can help you out. It is great for people with refined or beginner palettes and allows you to try a variety of wines in one night without having to buy so much wine. And just in case you weren't sold on it yet…since Cork & Co is also a retail store they can sell their wine at retail price making everything much more affordable. Every time I go there I end up going home with a bottle of wine because I know I can get that same bottle for about that price at the store. Fantastico!
I plan on going there sometime this week and will try some new wines for yall so be on the lookout for updates!
No silly I'm not talking about that…get your mind out of the 60's! What I'm talking about is home winemaking. With all the tools out there today at our fingertips, almost anyone with the proper mixture of knowledge, passion, and tools can make their own wine. Not to say that it is going to wow all the neighbors and score you an 86 at the next tasting, but hey, at least you did it! And in California all the neighbors make their own wine, and then have nice little friendly competitions. However, according to this article, these little competitions and home tastings might not be quite legal. Unless the vintner is producing less than 200 gallons a year for their own consumption, it's illegal.
So what do we think about this? Personally, I feel like it is just a formality that California feel like it needs to have in place. After doing some research on the rule, it seems that the only time the rule is really acted upon is when someone says something to the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) or when a winemaker themselves asks for permission out of naivety. It's like the code I had with my older brother when I was younger…"Well I won't say anything if you don't say anything" and vice versa.
The reason I bring this up is because one winemaker did ask, and got shut down by the ABC. An out of towner, who didn't know the code. So what do we do in this situation? I do agree that there needs to be some sort of regulation, but what is the point of having a rule if everyone breaks it? Rules without enforcement are no rules at all. So where does the ABC go from here? Tell me your thoughts.
About a week ago I wrote about the scandal that was going on with Brunello di Montalcino wines and, as promised, I am here to update you on what is going on with that. In a recent article by The Associated Press it was stated that a panel of experts has been selected to investigate the suspicious wine. In case you don't remember why this wine is suspicious, go back and read my earlier post. The panel has been set up by the Agricultural Ministry and the Minister, Luca Zaia, hopes that this will "relaunch the most prestigious Made in Italy brand." Well, I hope so too. As much as we all want to be the next big thing, you never want to see a legend crumble right before your eyes. Like in the movies, when the main character does everything you and they know they shouldn't do, and the whole time you are just sitting there, thinking to yourself, "Why?" Every move they makes you just cringe and you are just hoping they can pull it all together (even though you know they will...come one now...it's the movies)
Anyways, enough of my tangent. I want to send my best wishes to Brunello di Montalcino, and I hope the whole affair goes down smoothly. I like the way my laid back summer is going, so let's keep it that way!
And no worries, I will let everyone know when I know what happens!
Some friends of mine recently had the opportunity to take a trip to Schug Winery in Sonoma, California. He graciously sent me some pictures that he took on his trip there and shared some of his thoughts about the vineyard. I couldn't wait to share them with all of you, and then comment about one of my favorite wines from the Schug Carneros Estate Winery, the 2004 Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
At about $50 a bottle it is a little bit pricey, but well worth it. Now what I love about this Cab in particular is its perfect blend of fruit and spices. Not too overpowering in either category, not leaving you wanting more taste, but wanting that next sip! The rich texture and long finish of the wine make it a great match for some of my favorite foods, like a good piece of meat or a hearty stew. My friend was told that this wine would be one that you could drink now, or stick in the cellar/cabinet for a rainy day about 5 to 7 years down the road.
I wanted to share the picture that my friend took of the scenery at the vineyard. He had some other ones that were fantastic, but this one took the cake!
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Since that time a user, let's call him 'Scott', gets invited to meetings but is no longer able to answer "Accept" "Tentative" "Decline" to an invitation. and only receives a .ics attachment.
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Chevrolet C10 Hotchkis Sport Suspension - C10 Frontend And Track Testing ResultsWritten by on August 24, 2012 Hotchkis TVS – Part 2 of 2
Keeping up with the Joneses can be a very daunting task especially when Mr. and Mrs. Jones own Corvettes. Not all of us can afford an expensive sports car, but that's not the end all when it comes to having fun with our trucks. For several years now, companies like Hotchkis Sport Suspension have been taking what they learned from the performance car market and shoving that technology into a C10 truck. You may be asking yourself why they'd ever want to do that. Well for one, the price of getting a new or used Z06, Camaro, or sports car is far past my budget, plus I'm a truck guy, and if you're reading this hopefully you are too.
The stock '67-72 C10s already come with a great setup compared to a straight axle truck of '50s, but the C10 has its limitations. The rear is equipped with a trailing arm suspension that NASCAR still uses today, and stamped upper and lower control arms in the front. The stamped control arms featured rubber bushings that make the ride nice, but allow the alignment to change when worn out and/or under hard cornering.
Speaking of alignment, the stock stamped control arms don't have enough caster to create the desired handling characteristics that Hotchkis is used to in most performance cars. So with the Hotchkis kit, the lower arms are redesigned to extend the wheelbase 1.8 inches and add up to 9 degrees of positive caster.
The control arms also use a much bigger 4130 CNC-machined cross-shaft with bronze and Delrin bushings. The bronze bushings help support the load, while the Delrin lets the suspension move freely without squeaks or binding. Bumpsteer is also a problem with anything that has been lowered because the increased angle that the tie-rod ends and centerlink are under. Hotchkis reduced the bumpsteer by making the tie rods and centerlink travel on the same plain with the upper and lower control arms. This means when you are driving down a curvy road, the steering wheel will not shift in the opposite direction of the turn when you hit a bump in the road.
One of the cool things about Hotchkis is its rich history in racing and testing its vehicles on the street and track. So when I had the opportunity to head out to Willow Springs Raceway in California to test the before-and-after results of our C10 I was very excited. Who wouldn't be? The first test we threw at the C10 was a 600-foot slalom and the stock C10 did OK – 51 mph at 7.99 seconds. After the Hotchkis TVS C10 suspension was installed it managed to jump up to 60 mph and 6.85 seconds. Even owner John Hotchkis was impressed with the slalom results.
We then tested the truck on a 100-foot skidpad with the stock suspension. The C10 had a 0.69g, and with the Hotchkis TVS C10 system the g's were increased to 0.85g. We didn't get a chance to test the brakes before, but I'm sure you guys know how the stock drum brakes feel and stop like. We did, however, test the brakes after we bedded in the brake pads, and from 60-0 the C10 stopped in 117 feet. We then looked at other trucks to review the stopping results and were surprised when our Wilwood brake-equipped C10 outperformed a 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 125 feet and a 2004 Ford Lighting at 123 feet.
With it all said and done I had the opportunity to take a few hot laps with Aaron Ogawa, Hotchkis' lead engineer, riding shotgun. I have been in several really fast vehicles and can say the C10's motor was lacking some power, but when hitting the corners the truck stuck to the track without understeer or oversteer. A bolt-in kit that fits well and handles great, how could you go wrong? All in all the truck has a better-looking lower stance and the ability to cruise down the freeway or fly through the local canyons and racetracks. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
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We started by placing all the TVS C10 parts on the ground next to our work area. This helps us visualize the parts and order they will be placed on the C10.Corey Bedortha started by placing the vehicle on the rack, but this can also be done on the ground with jackstands. Corey removed the cotter pins on the tie-rod ends and upper and lower ball joints.Corey removed the old spindle with the drum brakes as a whole assembly. The lower control arms can then be removed.The new lower control arms have an alignment hole that locates the arm to the crossmember. The alignment hole also keeps the cross-shaft from rotating on the crossmember.Corey then installed the upper control arm without any alignment spacers. The alignment spacers will be installed later when the vehicle is aligned.
Then the drop spindle is installed onto the upper ball joint and the lower ball joint is pushed into the bottom of the spindle.Here Corey is drilling the frame for the upper shock mount. Make sure that the upper mount lines up with the lower control arm's shock mounts. This way the shock will travel without binding.A few rivets need to be removed to make room for the new Hotchkis sway bar mounts. Corey used Vise-Grips to clamp the crossmember to the frame so that the rivet does not bind when trying to remove it.After the rivets were removed Corey chased the hole with a drill bit to clean up the mounting holes. You may need to drill a few holes depending on where the rivets are located on your frame.Corey used the supplied lube on the inside of the sway bar bushings so they won't squeak. Then he placed the sway bar on the new mounts and bolted it in.
Next the centerlink is removed and the inner and outer tie-rod ends were measured. Corey used that measurement to rough-set the new tie-rod ends before it was aligned. When you measure the length of the old tie-rod ends it makes it easier for an alignment shop to dial it in. This way the guy at the alignment shop will not charge you extra for unnecessary adjustments.We reused the old tie-rod ends in the photo, but Hotchkis says they will have some that will be a part of the kit by the time this article is out. Corey attached the new centerlink to the pitman arm, idler arm, and drop spindles. He then used new cotter pins on all the castle nuts so that they would not back off.Since we upgraded the brakes on the rear to discs we wanted to upgrade the fronts as well. For the front brakes we used Wilwood aluminum hubs, slotted rotors, and six-piston Superlite calipers. We installed the lug studs on the Wilwood aluminum hubs using blue thread lock.The Wilwood rotor hat was then bolted on the rotor using blue thread lock. The bolts were also wired so that they will not back out. Make sure you read the Wilwood instructions on how to do this correctly.The bearings were then greased using disc brake grease; make sure to use the rear bearing seal. Corey then installed the large castle nut and new cotter pin.The Wilwood caliper was then bolted on the rear of the drop spindle. Wilwood provides spacers that will help shift the caliper bracket toward the inside. Corey started with no spacers and test-fit the rotor and caliper.The rotors are directional because of the slots that get rid of excess gases. Make sure the arrow is pointing forward toward the front of the truck.The caliper was slid on the bracket and the pads were also installed. Corey then tightened the caliper and spun the rotor to see if there was any bind between the pads and the rotors. If there is bind then remove the caliper and space it so the rotor spins freely. Remember to install the bolt on the center of the caliper so the pads don't slide out.
Corey used a Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve for the rear brakes. The stock master cylinder was used, but new brake lines were run to the front and rear brakes to replace the old rusted lines.We borrowed a set of wheels from Rob Phillips' C10 which has the same kit installed on it. The wheels sizes are 19x10 1/2 with 275/35R19 Nitto NTO5 tires up front and 19x12 with 335/30R19 Nitto NTO5 in the rear. The Nitto NTO5 tires really help the Hotchkis suspension package stay planted on the ground.


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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) - Actor Melina Kanakaredes, who plays Detective Stella Bonasera on the hit CBS drama CSI: NY, is also playing Passionately Pink for the Cure Ambassador. She has teamed up with Hanes and Susan G. Komen for the Cure to design three t-shirts. Hanes is the official t-shirt of the 2010 Komen Global Race for the Cure.
Kanakaredes told us, "I did it with my two young girls it was an awesome way for us to spend time together do something important and let them know that even in the tiniest efforts we can make a difference."
Anyone can make a difference by joining Melina and Hanes on "Mission Pink" and design their own t-shirt. All people have to do is go online at Hanes Pink and enter their own t-shirt design. The website walks you through the creation of your shirt with the help of a virtual paint brush.
Hanes has even made it a contest. Melina compares it to American Idol for t-shirts designs. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $250 Hanes gift certificate, a t-shirt with his or her winning design printed on it and a donation to Susan G. Komen Foundation under their name.
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Bank of America targeted in new probe by New York Attorney General
Newscast Media NEW YORK, New York — In an effort to to get to the the bottom of the questionable foreclosure practices in the mortgage industry, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has targeted Bank of America, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, in a new probe that questions the validity of potentially thousands of mortgage securities and their associated foreclosures, two people familiar with the matter said.
Huffington Post reported that Court testimony and independent studies have raised questions over whether banks and other financial firms passed along the required documents to trusts, the independent entities that oversee securities for investors. In some cases where trusts moved to seize borrowers' homes, judges have determined the trusts lacked legal standing due to faulty documentation. If the legal steps that guide securitization — like taking mortgage documents from one party to another, a critical step under New York law — were not undertaken, then the investors who bought the bundled loans could force the companies to buy them back, compelling them to eat enormous losses.
New York state investigators could also find that those securities aren't valid financial instruments at all and take action under state law. Huffington Post did not explain what critical steps needed to be undertaken so I'll attempt to explain the relevant steps below:
New York State Law:
Nearly all the agreements that govern securtized mortgages (Pooling and Servicing Agreements) are governed by the laws of New York state. The agreement has a section specifically stipulates that the trust agreement "shall be governed by and controlled in accordance with the laws of the State of New York…"
When these securitized loans are passed around and sold to different entities, every transaction has to be recorded in the appropriate County Clerk's office in the county where the property is located. The note also has to be endorsed without recourse from the seller the buyer.
In the securtization process there is the Originator (bank); Sponsor (a shell company) the Seller (another shell company); Master Servicer; Depositor and then the Trustee. The note should be endorsed from Originator to Sponsor to Seller to Master Servicer then to Depositor sequentially, who finally endorses it to the Trustee. In other words a note that is an asset of the trust should have an "unbroken"chain of endorsements from the Sponsor to the Trustee sequentially.
Article II Section 2.01 of every PSA says: Section 2.01 (c)(i)(A) requires that the Depositor deliver the original Mortgage Note endorsed by manual or facsimile signature in blank in the following form:
"Pay to the order of ____________ without recourse," with All intervening endorsements showing a Complete chain of endorsement from the Originator to the Person endorsing the Mortgage Note (each such endorsement being sufficient to transfer all right, title and interest of the party so endorsing,
as noteholder or assignee thereof, in and to that Mortgage Note…)
Under New York Trust law:
A. Unless an asset is transferred into a lifetime trust, the asset does not become Trust property. (NY Estates, Powers and Trust Law, Section 7-1.18)
B. The assignment of a mortgage without transfer of the underlying promissory note is a nullity. (Merritt v. Bartholick, 36 N.Y 44 (1867); Kluge v. Fugazy, 145 A.D. 2d 537 (1988)).
C. A Trustee's act that is contrary to the trust agreement is VOID. (New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, Section 7-2.4)
In other words the act of a Trustee receiving an instrument that doesn't have ALL the intervening endorsements showing an "unbroken" chain of endorsements is void. Also the act of a Trustee receiving an instrument where the actors that purchased and sold it are not recorded in Register of Deeds office is void.
Banks have constantly failed to provide notes that have all endorsements and have thus failed to prove standing. Most people do not understand what standing to foreclose means, but under Article III of the United States Constitution, to meet the standing burden, a bank should prove the following:
(i) Injury in fact, (ii) Causation and (iii) Redressability. To have LEGAL standing a party must assert "its own" legal interests as the real party in interest. If a bank cannot prove that the loan became an asset of the Trust, it can never be able to prove standing.
The same Section 2.01(B) stipulates: "As promptly as practicable subsequent to such transfer and assignment, and in any event, within one-hundred and twenty (120) days after such transfer and assignment, the Trustee shall (B) cause such assignment to bein proper form for recording in the appropriate public office for real property records and (C) cause to be delivered for recording in the appropriate public office for real property records the assignments of the Mortgages to the Trustee…"
Broken Chain of Assignments:
So even if the note has the endorsements but the entities that purchased the Note were never recorded at the time of foreclosure, in County Clerk's office where the property is located, the bank once again cannot meet the standing burden, because an unrecorded assignment creates a broken chain in title, and if you do not know who owns the title, you do not know whom to pay, hence the instrument becomes void.
A Broken Chain of Assignments renders the "Deed of Trust" Void and Unenforceable under UCC 3-201, 3-204 & 3-302 and as such no triggering of the foreclosure clause in the "Deed of Trust" is possible. With regard to real property, before an entity assigned an interest in that property would be entitled to lay claim on the property, their interest therein must have been recorded in accordance to State property laws.
Now this new investigation into whether the securities these companies created are even valid, represents a new front in Schneiderman's ongoing probe, and raises fresh questions into the potential liability sellers of these mortgage instruments face. http://www.newscastmedia.com/ny-attorneygeneral.html


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Parker, CO (Sports Network) - Suzann Pettersen carried her partner and Europe
to a 5-3 lead after day one at the Solheim Cup.
Pettersen and Beatriz Recari won their morning match 2 & 1. Pettersen played
with Carlota Ciganda in the afternoon, but basically played alone. Ciganda
helped on two holes, but one was the key to the match.
On the 15th, Ciganda was in the hazard right of the green. After nearly 30
minutes to determine where she could drop, Ciganda scrambled for a par. Stacy
Lewis and Lexi Thompson failed to make their birdie attempts, to give the
Europeans a halve on that hole.
Pettersen birdied the 16th at Colorado Golf Club to go 1-up, then made a short
par putt at the last to give herself and Ciganda the victory.
Brittany Lang and Brittany Lincicome bested Anna Nordqvist and Giulia Sergas,
4 & 3. That was the third match out, but the first one to be completed in the
afternoon fourballs.
Caroline Hedwall and Caroline Masson led wire-to-wire as they beat Angela
Stanford and Gerina Piller, 2 & 1, in the second match out.
The Americans took the final match to get within two points. Cristie Kerr and
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Greivis Vasquez made five 3-pointers en
route to 25 points, as the New Orleans Hornets snapped a seven-game skid with
a 105-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Vasquez also dished out 10 assists and pulled down six rebounds for the
Hornets, who won for the first time since Nov. 9. Ryan Anderson and Jason
Smith added 17 points apiece.
New Orleans shot 50.7 percent from the field and went 15-of-25 from beyond the
Clippers forward Caron Butler set a franchise record with nine 3-pointers. He
went 12-of-24 from the field and 9-of-15 from beyond the arc for 33 points.
Chris Paul donated 20 points, eight assists and four steals for Los Angeles,
which has lost four in a row. Blake Griffin was limited to a career-low four
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A former South Dakota State basketball standout is returning home. SDSU head men's basketball coach Scott Nagy announced the addition of Clint Sargent to his staff on Wednesday as the team's director of operations.
"We are very excited to add Clint to our staff," Nagy said. "It's a great hire for us because he is so familiar with how we operate and what's important to our program. I anticipate him developing into a great college coach."
A two-time All-Summit League Second Team selection, and the Jackrabbits most prolific 3-point shooter, Sargent returns to Brookings after two seasons of playing professionally with USC Heidelberg in the German ProA League.
"I'm very thankful for the opportunity to join the staff here at South Dakota State, and I'm excited to work alongside Coach Nagy and the rest of the athletic department that did so much for me during my playing career" Sargent said. "It feels great being back in the Brookings community and I look forward to another great year of Jackrabbit basketball!"
A four-year letterwinner for the Jackrabbits, Sargent graduated from SDSU in 2011 with a degree in psychology and then signed with USC Heidelberg, where he played in 58 games over two seasons, averaging 12.6 points and 1.6 assists in 28.6 minutes per game. He also led the team in 3-point shooting in both years on the team, going 60-for-154, 39 percent, as a rookie in 2011-12, and then 89-for-198, 44.9 percent, in 2013-13.
A pre and postseason All-Summit League Second Team selection as a senior, Sargent started all 31 games in 2010-11, when he set the SDSU career 3-pointers made record with 252. He set the mark with a trio of triples in a win at Centenary on Feb. 5, breaking the mark of 235, held by former assistant coach Austin Hansen.
In addition to the career 3-point record, Sargent holds three of the top-10 single-season 3-point marks, making 83 in 2010-11 and 68 in both the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. He also sits tied for fourth all-time with seven 3-pointers in game, which his did against IUPUI on Feb. 10, 2011 at Frost Arena. He finished his career with 1,505 points, the sixth-best total in school history.
Before joining the Jackrabbits, the South Sioux City, Neb., native scored 1,079 points at Bishop Heelan High School, earning first-team all-conference, first-team all-district, first-team all-metro, first-team all-northwest Iowa and first-team all-state in basketball in both his junior and senior years and all-metro quarterback as a junior and senior.
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Dare County Emergency Management strongly advises visitors and residents in all areas of Dare County to complete their evacuation as soon as possible.
A mandatory evacuation has been ordered because of the serious threat posed by Hurricane Irene.
The storm is expected to impact Dare County with strong potential for severe consequences including structural damage, power outages, flooding, and impassable roads throughout Dare County.
Residents without a means of transportation to a state managed shelter outside of Dare County should immediately call 252-475-5640 to make travel arrangements.
Buses for Hatteras Island residents have already departed.
Those who do not evacuate are advised that emergency personnel will not be able to respond to calls for help during the high winds expected during this storm. Emergency Management further advises that those who do not evacuate should be prepared to sustain themselves for at least 72 hours and could experience hazards and a major disruption of services for an extended period of time.
Dare County evacuees are advised to use Highway 64 West through Manns Harbor because roads to the north may be extremely congested due to the evacuation of low-lying areas in Norfolk, Virginia.
There are no emergency shelters in Dare County. However, the State of North Carolina has opened 2 shelters for Dare County evacuees: TJ Davis Recreation Center, 400 E. Sixth Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. (252) 533-2847. Pets will not be co-located, but accommodations will be available and Northampton Cultural & Wellness Center, 9536 Hwy 305 North, Jackson, NC 27845. (252) 534-1303. Pets will be co-located at this site.
Pet owners should make plans to evacuate with their pets, as the Dare County Animal Shelter is unable to accommodate the drop-off of pets by evacuees. Additional information about pet care during storms is available at www.obxspca.org
No new reentry stickers are available at this time. The previously issued stickers, for 2008/2009, are still valid. Residents can also use a North Carolina driver's license showing a Dare County address. Property owners may present a Dare County tax bill with proper identification for reentry.
Visitors are asked to honor the State of Emergency by refraining from entering Dare County until the public is asked to return. Following a storm, visitors should contact their property management company to make sure accommodations are safely available before traveling to Dare County.
The NCDOT Ferry Division has announced that the two boats crossing between Hatteras and Ocracoke will continue operating until it is determined to be unsafe to cross.
Evacuation preparation steps are available at www.ReadyNC.org and www.darenc.com.
Dare County garbage pickup is being done on a regular basis today. There will be no commercial or residential garbage collection by Dare County Public Works tomorrow.
Town of Duck: Town of Duck Offices are now closed. A State of Emergency has been declared. All residents and visitors are strongly urged to evacuate immediately as the forecast calls for extreme conditions. During the storm, emergency services will be suspended. A curfew will be in effect from 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2011 through 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2011. Only Town of Duck emergency personnel should out during this time; expect to be stopped if travelling anywhere in Duck during this period.
Town of Manteo: The Town of Manteo Administrative Offices closed at 12:00 p.m. today.
Town of Nags Head: If you intend to stay during the storm and live in a low lying area, you are encouraged to move your vehicles to higher ground. Parking lots are available at the Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (formerly known as Britthaven), the UNC Coastal Studies Institute, and the back lot of the YMCA at Bonnett Street (Please do not park directly in front of the pump room at the top of the lot). To reach the Colony Ridge and UNC Coastal Studies Institute lots, turn onto Barnes Street and drive west. These lots are available only for temporary storage during the storm. There will be will no residential or commercial trash collection on Saturday, August 27. The recycling trailers located at Nags Head Town Hall and at the Huron Street public beach access will be not be available until after Hurricane Irene has passed. All commercial recycling is suspended until after the storm. The bulk item/brush drop off yard located across from Nags Head Public Works will be closed Saturday, August 27.


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They'll be breaking out the leg lamps and BB guns this weekend in a Buffalo-area community where cast members of "A Christmas Story" will attend a 30th anniversary screening of the holiday classic.
The Buffalo News reports (http://bit.ly/1bxYA1L ) that five actors who appeared in the 1983 film are expected to be in North Tonawanda for Saturday's event at the Riviera Theatre. They include Ian Petrella, who played Ralphie's kid brother Randy, and Scott Schwartz, the classmate who famously gets his tongue stuck on a frozen flagpole during the triple-dog-dare-you scene.
The cast members will march in a Christmas parade down Main Street in the neighboring city of Tonawanda. Afterward they'll answer questions about the film before its shown at 3 p.m.
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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- From it's inception in 1882, to improve the life of the community's poor, to it's hand in crafting social security and starting the first day care program for parents during World War Two, Family Matters of Greater Washington has met the social challenges of our time.
It survived the Great Depression. But, current CEO Tonya Jackson Smallwood wondered if a new economic shakedown would put the services that improve the human condition, on life support.
"It's incredibly difficult. We've even scaled back programs and considered the possibility of eliminating programs," she says.
In recent weeks, the nonprofit learned about a gift that will help them meet those challenges.
Longtime donor and arts patron Richard A. Herman died at that the age of 100. But not before taking a step to secure the future of generations.
Smallwood says, "We are the recipient of a $28 million grant."
Herman's big gift was the crescendo to years built with small donations, that could double over time.
"He's been giving to our organization since 1967. In fact, he started giving $25 a year, and gave continuously, consistently over 45 years," the CEO says.
But even his family is surprised. They say Herman didn't seem to focus on people in need.
When employees at Family Matters learned of his generosity at a town hall meeting, they all cheered on the news.
It means Family Matters of Greater Washington can continue to provide it's broad services.
Brittany Carethers counts herself as a success story thanks to the Camp Moss Hollow program.
"Most of the skills that I learned in camp, I would have never learned in a classroom, ever," Carethers says.
Dwight Bridgeforth sees both sides of the Family Matters spectrum, too. He's being served by the group's senior shelter and volunteers there.
He says, "Family Matters has become like an oasis for me. It's a place where I can go with people that have the same struggles."
CEO Smallwood says Herman's donation is proof of the big hearts in the Washington region. Richard Herman's last offering to Family Matters brings new meaning to transformative giving.
"That's a gift, we believe, will keep on living, keep on giving. It really doesn't get any better than that," she says.
Richard Herman never married or had his own family, and inherited most of his wealth from his father.
Family Matters of Greater Washington plans to establish the Richard A. Herman charitable trust that will generate income from year-to-year, help them enhance all of their programs, and harness the healing power of the arts.
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From the 1920's through the 1970's, The Field Museum's Division of Publications published four series of booklets on popular topics for the general reader. Written in non-technical language by Museum curators and associates, they were designed to give brief accounts of local flora & fauna, cultures & collections displayed in the Museum's exhibitions.
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The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University's Mediterranean Studies Program is designed for students who wish to focus their studies on Mediterranean Studies by participating in two Arcadia programs in that region (we encourage two different programs in different countries) for either two semesters or semester and summer programs.
It is the first undergraduate academic certificate program of its kind at Arcadia University, and it offers an innovative way to learn about this very important region of the world.
The Mediterranean Studies Program not only draws upon the extensive resources of The College of Global Studies, but is also based on and closely tied to the mission of both The College of Global Studies and Arcadia University.
Students in the Mediterranean Studies Program will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of learning experiences from courses to research, co- and extra-curricular activities. The program is interdisciplinary and global, centered on studies in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences. Students also have the option of concentrating in specific areas ranging from classical studies to environmental studies.
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Any student who qualifies to study on a program through The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University is eligible to apply for the certificate program in Mediterranean Studies. Application for the certificate is to be made to The College of Global Studies.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Thursday, the Smithsonian National Zoo announced that the panda cub is a girl.
Mother Mei Xiang was artificially inseminated twice, using sperm from Tian Tian and Gao Gao, the panda at the San Diego Zoo. Officials say the father is Tian Tian from the National Zoo.
Mei Xiang gave birth to two cubs at Smithsonian's National Zoo on Aug. 24, but one was still born. Zoo scientists used two tests to confirm the sex of both cubs, officials said.
The stillborn cub was also a girl. Officials say the cub technically belongs to the Chinese, who will decide what becomes of the body. The pandas were fraternal twins.
Zoo officials say the surviving female panda cub has passed the critical 10-day mark.
Brandie Smith with the National Zoo added, "The cub has a fat little belly. It's very active. It's very vocal. If it needs anything it definitely lets Mei Xian and the rest of us know... We're starting to see that it's a little bit fuzzy and it's got those great black and white markings that are coming in."
The cub still does not have a name. Zoo officials say the name will be decided in collaboration with Chinese colleagues.
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+1 Ace. I think there will be a 'mild' version with stock head and FI system and a 'wild' version with more. As to the REV limit, would it be possible to go past that with a different crank or is the head the limiting factor?Scott
Thanks Ace. I was thinking of shorter stroke/lighter flywheel/bigger bore for 500cc but less piston speed. Not sure it would be worth the trade off. I see that if we want to exceed the 5500/6000 RPM range there are a whole host of things to be addressed. I think a little more torque and power would be nice but I'm not seeking the race engine with high top speeds. I want a Fireball, a little more umph with good reliability, street manners, and longevity.This all reminds me of my youth with air cooled VWs. Those engines are awesome stock and will run forever but if you start looking at mods any one serious mod requires everything else to be modded to keep up. The stock engine is so well balanced as it is. I think the UCE has more to give without too much modification and while still being a good daily driver.Thanks for all the tech geek details Scott
For the non mechanics among us, does bigger bore mean closer to square than the current undersqare. You mentioned reduction of stroke (presumably to allow higher revs and thus power)...To my simple understanding stroke = torque. No? Seems to me that the quintessntial characteistic of the Bullet, and what sets it apart from more modern bikes is the disproportioate torque. Surely it would be a shame to lose this (or even shift it substantially up the RPM curve) The "Fireball " idea appeals preciesely because it doesn't mess with the stroke. Even it it were square, I don't think you would sacrifice low end torque, just more explosion throughtout the range, with higher torgue and power , which, seems to me to be competely in line with the Fireball idea : So a 600 cc would just give you more to work with. Maybe I've got this all wrong. But if street and a little more highway passing capability are the goals (as well as pulling a sidecar) then more power without shorter stroke should do it bu making the 600 cc available breather better Nigel.
Ace,While a stock bike in India might not take more compression I think it could make a nice mod. As I recall the bike sent out for magazine review had a prototype high compression piston. My Monster ran about 10.5:1 and I ran that on 92 octane pump gas, might not be available in India but it is in Europe and the US. So while these might not make good stock options, they are good aftermarket options. Here's kinda what I'm thinking:Stage 1 - High flow air and exhaust with a Power commander to get the map right, smooth and more powerful with no hit to longevity unless you flog it.Stage 2 - Stage 1 + high compression piston Stage 3 - Stage 2 + camsStage 4 and up - bigger internal mods.Stage 1 is easy and most anyone with moderate skills could install at home. Performance increase would be minimal. Stage 2 takes a little more skill to install but is straightforward and easy to both install and design. Stage 3 needs some more serious design to restyle the cam profile. It's only at Stege 3 and up that we really need to start anlyzing what the desired outcome will be so we can determine which compromises to make. It's also where we'll start realy getting the major increase in power and torque. Price also starts to climb here.Am I way off base?Scott
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The S.C. State Ports Authority is getting surprise interest in its inland port from businesses like transloading facilities, the authority's CEO said during its monthly board meeting Tuesday.
"We have seen interest from people I've never thought and segments I've never thought," said CEO Jim Newsome. "I think we're going to look back on this as a really great idea."
Newsome said work on the inland port in Greer is progressing as the ports authority and its partner, Norfolk Southern, move through many moving parts.
During the December board meeting, the ports staff said it expects the inland port to open Sept. 1. Also during the meeting, the board gave Newsome and the port's CFO authority to borrow no more than $30 million to develop, build, operate and maintain the inland port.
In July, the ports authority announced plans to develop 40 to 50 acres in Greer for the inland port, which includes rail, container handling and storage facilities. At the time, Newsome said port customers like BMW, Michelin and Adidas could use the facility, which will link the port to the Upstate through an overnight train service.
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I have a map in which I've selected a portion of a continent that I want to move to another location to simulate continental drift. After making the selection, I lowered the the elevation of all selected land in the area to well below sea level using the remap altitudes function (gave the best results). Now, what I want to do is retain the selection, which is complex), and move it to another location to raise the land there above sea level and begin sculpting it. How do I do this?
Edit: Nevermind I found a way. In Fractal Terrains, Select ---> Save Selection. It'll save the selection as a black and white mask which you can then open with gimp or photoshop and move or otherwise edit the selection to your heart's content, save it, and open the modified selection in fractal terrains. The process of going back and forth between FT and PS is actually quick so its not much of a bother.
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Some time ago I promised to create a Tutorial for my world map of Eriond. But hadn't gotten very far along in the process when my PhD began and life became a whirlwind. Now it's spring break and I've finally had an opportunity to return to this project. About the tutorial, as advertised, this is a tutorial for GIMP and Wilbur that walks you through how to make a photo-realistic map similar to that of the one shown below.
A word of caution. This is an Intermediate/Advanced skill level tutorial. The techniques used in this walk through are difficult, and I assume that the reader already has both a working knowledge of GIMP and a rudimentary knowledge of map creation. Also, one tutorial that is really helpful to read as a companion to this one is Notsonoble's GIMP Gradient Tool Basics (EDIT: this tutorial has temporarily gone missing, until it is found, please use this tutorial instead), since my tutorial assumes a working knowledge of gradients. Finally, I have uploaded a set of gradients that I use within the tutorial. I recommend downloading and installing these before beginning. That said, I hope this is useful to some of you (EDIT: I found several small mistakes in the original tutorial so I have uploaded a corrected version).