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A few weeks ago a new TV ad from the national bicycle awareness campaign was released, regarding bicycle lighting, called 'Get noticed [or: stand out] on your bicycle'. A returning theme during fall and winter, as days get shorter and darkness drapes these low lands earlier and earlier. Have a look.
The pay-off: "If you want to be noticed, just turn on your lights."
The thing to take note of here is not just that it has a positive tone or that it's 'hip', but that this has been this way for years. There's one overarching campaign theme, 'Daar kun je mee thuis komen' = 'That will get you home' + 'You will have something to show for', from which it's easy to 'hang' all types of cycling-related issues.
The key with everything regarding cycling is being consistent. Divert from that, and nobody will take you seriously anymore. Even the Dutch, when some were ticketed for using clip-on lights and some where not. Debates ensued and laws were amended and voila, morphed into the campaign. Consistency, I tell ya, because even in Amsterdam, a city with a long history of 'unwritten cycle rules' and a 'laissez-faire' attitude I see things have changed for the better. Never mind that the police are often silly with their quotum…I mean, sting operations. But that deserves a separate posting altogether.
'Clip-on lights are allowed too. Don't forget to turn them on. And ohhh, make sure you turn them off, as well…hmm?')
Voice-over: "This is Marcel. Marcel has a problem. He doesn't get noticed. And that's a bother for Marcel…and for others. So, what do you do?"
Marcel: "These, please!"
Voice-over: "You get two bicycle lights!"
Kids: "Hey Marcel, where have you been?"
Oh, the BMX-boys from the ad are part of a stunt team that is on tour around the Netherlands and of course there's an extra incentive: you get a 15% discount on all lights at two major chain stores.


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Well, this morning I though I would put zdesktop to the test. I synced all my Zimbra accounts to my laptop running Ubuntu Gutsy this weekend and this morning I got in the train to go to the other part of Holland and thought I would answer all my mail.
But... surprise surprise, when the laptop doesn't have an internet connection, Zimbra Desktop won't startup. I get the following message:
Cannot connect to server.
code: EMPTY_RESPONSE
method: SendMsgRequest
I don't think it's working like it should... ;-)
regards Bart.

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SHAG RUG: Each fabric is first hand dyed to achieve color and texture and then woven using cut strips. They are then tied by hand to achieve its unique look. As such, no two are alike. May be made of plain or Printed Cotton Jersey, Wool or Leather.
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Venus Williams had her own version of an Aussie Open surprise today. The 7-time Grand Slammer played near flawless tennis in her 6-3, 6-3 defeat of German Angelique Kerber in the tourney's first round. She hit 7 aces and only 2 doubles, 28 winners against 20 errors, and made 20 of 28 net approaches.
Now I don't need to discuss this EleVen by Venus Williams dress since she's been wearing this style seemingly since she turned pro (what's that, 15 years?). Anyway, I'm liking the spritely lemon yellow color but LOVING the sneaky shocking pink shorts underneath. She's like walking sorbet.
Can V be feeling any more confident about her game, and herself, right now? The women's draw should be very worried.
PS - I'm still wondering where V will be selling these duds since she's still wearing them even though former partner, Steve & Barry's, has been completely liquidated. My vote still goes to Target.
(image via WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
FASHION FIX: Venus and EleVen dress on the rise, reveals shocking pink shorts to the world
Labels: Australian Open, EleVen, fashion, shorts, style, tennis, Venus Williams
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Minute Maid Pink Lemonade comes to mind, aside from that - I'm tired of seeing the exact same dress over and over and over again.ReplyDelete
The knickers are the same color as her US Open 2008 day outfit, and it is the same color palette. I like it. I really hoping that her line goes to Target and she stays away from Walmart.ReplyDelete
I never noticed the shocking pink shorts at the US Open - I should be looking up her dress more. Oh well.ReplyDelete
*makes note in diary*
Its a beautiful dress and it looks amazing on her but Im beginning to tire of seeing her in it. I want something new. At least she broke her yellow outfit curse.ReplyDelete
- uvijek argenJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Hahaha.."minute maid" thats a good one.ReplyDelete
Or did she color her cloth with Sharpie's??
- AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Let's just hope that Roger Rasheed doesn't see the second picture.ReplyDelete
This is so 90's! Tee hee. But can't say I hate it!ReplyDelete
- MercedesJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Guess she got the inspiration from Petrova?ReplyDelete


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A wonderful story about an old woman who wants to make an apple cake. She sets out with a basket of plums, and along the way trades her plums for feathers, feathers for flowers, and so on until, as last she finds an old man happy to trade for apples from his tree. A story, beautifully illustrated, about sharing, caring, giving, and less importantly, being rewarded. 21 pages, 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, hardcover. Ages 3 and up.
"Sonya, What a unique story. My 4 year old daughter loves it and has talked about the kindness of the woman in the story. I appreciate your selection of books that I can trust are sweet and gentle with nice messages. Thanks, Alison, Folsom CA"


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Cyclone Football Social Media Countdown to Kickoff
Iowa State Athletics will begin a 50-day social media countdown to kickoff leading up to the start of the football season.The campaign, which starts today, gives Cyclone fans the opportunity to win tickets, prizes and interact leading up to the kickoff of football season.
Fans are encouraged to follow @CycloneATH on Twitter, @CycloneATH on Instagram, CycloneATH on Pinterest and "Like" Iowa State Athletics on Facebook to enter their daily submissions for participation.
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Cyclone Twitter followers, this contest is for you. Each day, fans that follow our @CycloneATH Twitter account will have a chance to win a prize by answering a trivia question that pertains to Cyclone football and using the hashtag #CycloneFBCountdown. Winners will be selected each day and announced on the following day. This contest starts today and runs through Aug. 31.
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Here is your chance to be a part of our Cyclone Athletics Photo Challenge and get your pictures posted on our feed. Follow us on Instagram at @CycloneATH and do the photo challenge for that day. Each week a set of photo challenges will be posted. This contest starts Saturday, July 13 and runs through Aug. 31. The best pictures for that day will be reposted on our Instagram account.
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Create a Cyclone Football Countdown to Kickoff board on Pinterest. Pins can include favorite sports, players, coaches, fan photos, Cyclone events or anything related to creatively show Cyclone football spirit filled. Our favorite pinner will nab a pair of football season tickets (hillside).
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This contest begins on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10 a.m. (CT) and ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 at 5 p.m. (CT). All entries, consisting of your entire board, will be judged by the following criteria: originality, creativity and adherence to the rules.
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London 2012 - USA women kiss the gold they've won in rowing women's eight competition.
London 2012 - A tall American rower gives a big embrace to diminutive (5'4" 163cm) coxswain Mary Whipple for directing the US boat to gold in women's eight rowing.
London 2012 - Australia's women's eight boat rows away in the gold medal final.
London 2012 - Romanian women row in the eight person boat, an event in which they've won three of last four Olympic golds.
London 2012 - Canada's women's eight rowing team runs alongside the USA boat and finish second for silver.
London 2012 - Team USA show a variety of emotions after winning gold in women's eight rowing.


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- What is SEDA-PDF?
- What is it for?
- Who are the 'institutions'?
- Is that just universities?
- Who might use SEDA-PDF?
- Is that just for the UK?
- What did the SEDA-PDF develop from?
- What is the purpose of institutional recognition?
- How do I go about it?
- What is a named award?
- What named awards are there?
- How do I get my programme accredited for a named award?
- Who can I talk to in order to find out if my programme fits the framework?
- What does the process involve?
- How much does it cost?
- What does this pay for?
- What does a mentor do?
- What does an accreditor do?
- What other support is available to help me?
- What happens at accreditation events?
- How long does the accreditation process take?
- How long does accreditation last?
- What happens if I have a problem during the accreditation process? Or after it?
- What happens if the accreditation process does not work?
- What happens after accreditation?
- What are the criteria against which institutions will be recognised?
- What are the criteria against which a programme will be accredited?
- What if my programme is not award or credit bearing?
- What other ways can I use SEDA-PDF?
What is SEDA-PDF?
SEDA-PDF is a professional development framework for post compulsory education. Recognition may be gained for an institution's approaches to staff development through named award areas. These are grounded in a (continuing) developmental approach.
What is it for?
SEDA-PDF supports staff development programmes, the developers who lead them and individuals who complete them. It provides a flexible framework that reflects a shared commitment to professional values and learning outcomes. There are two types of accreditation: institutional recognition and programme accreditation. Institutional recognition reviews an institution's arrangements for running staff development programmes. Once this has been gained, individual staff development programmes can be accredited for one or more specialist awards, which are linked to a range of particular staff functions within HE.
Who are the 'institutions'?
Any institution, body or organisation which is linked to the provision of post compulsory education. Because of SEDA's previous activities the predominant user group, at this time, is UK universities.
Is that just universities?
No - another obvious group of institutions is further education colleges.
Who might use SEDA-PDF?
The framework is open to a wide range of bodies and organisations, for example, institutions of further and higher education as well as staff development programme leaders, managers and HR directors. Increasing interest is being shown by subject centres and other groups responsible for setting professional standards.
Is that just for the UK?
No - SEDA has a long tradition of working with overseas universities and this will continue with SEDA-PDF.
What did the SEDA-PDF develop from?
SEDA launched its Teacher Accreditation scheme in 1992. By the time the scheme was closed in 2002, some 85 programmes had been approved and 3,100 teachers accredited. Also during the 1990s, SEDA launched Professional Development in Higher Education (PDHE) and then Professional Development Accreditation Framework (PDAF). SEDA-PDF rationalises all this provision, with clear emphases on values and on development and with maximum flexibility for the development of new awards.
What is the purpose of Institutional Recognition?
Institutional recognition allows the provider to show its ability to meet the thresholds required for SEDA-PDF accreditation. It also helps them to describe and move towards their own standards for professional development. Institutional recognition typically takes the form of an event attended by accreditors from SEDA and hosted by the institutional provider seeking accreditation.
How do I go about it?
The first step is always to contact the SEDA office. At this point you will be provided with preliminary information and you will be put in touch with an award co-ordinator. They will discuss with you the process and help you decide whether you wish to proceed and whether you require a mentor. If you do wish to proceed, you will be asked to complete and return a registration form available from the SEDA office. Once this has been received an invoice will be raised and you will be allocated a mentor and accreditors. At this stage you will have embarked on a supportive developmental process leading to programme accreditation and institutional recognition.
What is a named award?
There are currently 15 named awards which each share values and core development outcomes, but also have additional specialist outcomes reflecting the nature and needs of a particular role or function within the institution. Together they form the SEDA Professional Development Framework.
What named awards are there?
Follow this link to the current list of named awards.
How do I get my programme accredited for a named award?
At the end of a staged preparation process you submit a short series of SEDA-PDF documents and evidence to the accreditor who will evaluate your submission against a set of criteria.
Who can I talk to in order to find out if my programme fits the framework?
You can talk to the SEDA office who will put you in touch with the appropriate award co-ordinator.
What does the process involve?
Contact SEDA. If you feel your programme fits in with an award, you will negotiate and agree a support and accreditation process involving document submission, allocation of a mentor and accreditors, and in most cases an accreditation event.
How much does it cost?
Follow this link for SEDA-PDF fees.
What does this pay for?
This pays for administration costs and the accreditor's and mentor's time and expertise and provision of SEDA certificates for successful programme participants.
What does a mentor do?
A mentor has an advisory role. S/he is normally a fellow programme leader with experience of SEDA-PDF. S/he will contact the programme leader and discuss documentation as well as lead the applicant through the accreditation process. The mentor acts in an advisory role and as such can provide feedback on draft documentation, as well as discuss timescales and concerns. This also gives access to experienced peers whose institutions are engaged in similar activity.
To view more information on mentoring and the mentoring role click here.
What does an accreditor do?
The accreditor is a peer, normally a fellow programme leader with experience of SEDA-PDF and experience of working on staff development programmes. S/he will read and review your final documentation, discuss it with their second (normally there is a 'lead' and 'second') accreditor. After this, accreditors may ask you for clarification or identify questions for discussion at an accreditation event. An accreditation event is the norm, but exceptions can be made in certain circumstances, e.g. for an overseas institution. At the end of this the accreditor produces a report which is seen by the programme leader and signed off by them and the second accreditor, after which it is submitted to the SEDA-PDF Committee. You are not left in the dark, but will be told at the event or in verbal feedback the extent and nature of the accreditation results.
To view more information on the role of the accreditor click here.
What other support is available to help me?
SEDA also runs advisory events related to particular awards. You should attend the appropriate event for your award. You will be given guidance and opportunities to meet with colleagues and to ask questions about the process and benefits. This is also an opportunity to share questions, experience and ideas about your own programme.
What happens at accreditation events?
Accreditation events normally take place at the provider's institution. Prior to the event you will be asked to submit your programme documentation to SEDA so that it is available for your accreditors. At the event, accreditors will hold discussions with programme leaders, senior managers responsible for professional development and, possibly participants, in order to deepen and clarify the information in the documentation they have received. They may also request to see examples of participants work. Primarily the accreditors will be looking to see if the programme meets the criteria for institutional recognition and programme accreditation and any additional requirements (specialist outcomes) specified by the named award. They will also be looking to understand how the programme is being run, supported and assessed. They will want to know how a typical candidate would go through the programme and what their experience would be like. They will ask questions related to the criteria for accreditation, seeking clarification of issues raised as a result of reading your documentation. At the end of the event, accreditors will give verbal feedback on the outcomes of the accreditation process.
How long does the accreditation process take?
'That depends' is the simplest answer. You are in charge of the process, and a lot depends on your flexibility to attend a briefing event and the speed with which you can put together the relevant documentation and evidence. In addition, you have to fit in with the accreditor's availability if an accreditation event is involved. You agree a rough schedule with your mentor but 3-6 months is feasible for a programme. An institutional recognition may take longer.
How long does accreditation last?
Accreditation can vary between one to five years, and be with or without conditions.
What happens if I have a problem during the accreditation process? Or after it?
In applying to become a member of the SEDA-PDF community you are becoming part of an extensive network of colleagues who share a range of experience and expertise, which you can access. If there are problems during the accreditation process, you should contact your mentor in the first instance or the lead accreditor. Schedules can be rearranged as we all have to deal with priorities and demands on our time. If you have a problem after accreditation your mentor or SEDA will be the first point of call.
What happens if the accreditation process does not work?
If for some reason the process does not work, there is an SEDA-PDF appeals procedure through the Chair of the PDF Committee. Alternatively it may be that your programme does not fit within the existing awards, in which case the PDF is flexible and encouraging to adaptation or new award development.
What happens after accreditation?
After accreditation you will receive a copy of the accreditor's report which you will read and sign adding your own comments in the relevant sections. After this the report is signed off and the result is ratified by the SEDA-PDF Committee. You will receive confirmation of accreditation and feedback from the committee, as well as a certificate for your programme. Completing programme participants will automatically receive their own recognition certificate upon submission of pass or completion lists.
What are the criteria against which institutions will be recognised?
Providers of SEDA-PDF are required to show:
- how professional development needs are identified
- how programmes and pathways are developed to meet these needs
- the location of the programme(s) within the institution
- links between the programme(s) and relevant institutional policy or strategy, for example for teaching and learning or for human resource development
- a review of the strengths and weaknesses of the institution's approach to professional development.
What are the criteria against which a programme will be accredited?
Providers of particular SEDA-PDF named award programmes must additionally:
- demonstrate that the programme(s) encourage formative and developmental activities to enhance professional practice
- show how participants develop and demonstrate the outcomes of the named award(s), in a way which is underpinned by its values
- manage systems which monitor, moderate and review any assessment systems such as external examination and appeals procedures
- if the programme is assessed, show that the assessment strategy is appropriate to support professional learning.
- the aims of the programme
- how participants develop and demonstrate the outcomes of the named award in a way which is underpinned by its values
- quality assurance processes
- assessment techniques
What if my programme is not award or credit bearing?
Your programme does not have to be award or credit bearing in order to undertake accredited under SEDA-PDF.
What other ways can I use SEDA-PDF?
You can use the SEDA-PDF to create your own accredited and award bearing CPD Framework to reflect emerging staff development needs. New awards are still being brought on line by SEDA and we are happy to collaborate with colleagues to explore new SEDA-PDF routes. These may be new named awards, or variants of or additions to current named awards.


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Branche d'activité
- aerospace [3]
- construction [7]
- consumer products [4]
- customer service [1]
- energy systems [10]
- finance [2]
- healthcare [29]
- industrial products [6]
- IT & telecom [1]
- logistics [21]
- military, defense, safety [4]
- science and education [24]
- social research [14]
- technology [21]
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- asset management [3]
- business processes [13]
- communication networks [2]
- epidemiology [8]
- freight traffic modeling [8]
- labour market [2]
- management [20]
- manufacturing processes [8]
- market modeling [7]
- marketing [8]
- personnel [3]
- strategic management [9]
- supply chain management [9]
Méthode de modélisation-simulation
- agent based modeling [68]
- discrete event modeling [42]
- multimethod modeling [20]
- system dynamics modeling [39]
Optimizing Freight Transportation Policies for Sustainability - A Simulation-Based Investigation of Freight Transportation Policy Planning and Supply Chains Christopher Glazner and Sgouris Sgouridis, MIT Sloan School of Management
Regional freight transportation policy planning is a difficult task, as few policy-planners have adequate tools to aid their understanding of how various policy formulations affect this complex, socio-technical system. In this paper, we develop a proof-of-concept model to simulate the impacts of public policies on freight transportation in a simulated region. We use the techniques of multi-disciplinary system design and optimization to analyze the formulation of regional freight transportation policies and examine the relative effects of policies and exogenous forces on the region in order to provide insight into the policy-planning process. Both single objective and multi-objective analysis is performed to provide policy-planners with a clear understanding of the trade-offs made in policy formulation.» Lire plus
A Spatio Temporal Simulation Model for Evaluating Delinquency and Crime Policies Sergio E. Quijada, Juan F. Arcas, Cristian Renner, and Luis Rabelo. 2005 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC'05), December 4-7, Orlando, FL, USA
System Dynamics, has been useful for a variety of disciplines; however, it has limitations in showing a geographical representation of the models under study. This paper proposes a methodology based on layered vectors which allows the use a city's census information to feed a Geographic Information System (GIS). The GIS objects implemented into System Dynamics and located at coordinates X.Y.Z become the entry parameters for the simulation.» Lire plus
Multimethod Simulation Modeing using AnyLogic Andrei Borshchev, INFORMS Roundtable Meeting Fall 2007, Seattle, USA
The presentation shows you how to develop simulation models, choose abstraction level and methodology.» Lire plus
On the Dynamic Formation of Infrastructure in Wireless Ad-Hoc Nano-Networks Christos Liaskos, Member, IEEE, and Georgios Papadimitriou, Senior Member, IEEE
Nano-sized wireless ad-hoc networks are expected to play a critical role in future medical, industrial quality control, environmental monitoring and military applications. The networking of nano-nodes will require an even more simple protocol stack, at least until manufacturing capabilities in nano-scales experience a major breakthrough. To this end, the present work introduces a simple physical layer which combines MAC, routing, beam forming and source location discovery capabilities.» Lire plus
Decreased length of stay after addition of healthcare provider in emergency department triage Theodore Eugene Day, Abdul Rahim Al-Roubaie, Eric Jonathan Goldlust; EMJ Online First, August 22, 2012
The objective of this paper was to determine the effects of adding a healthcare provider in triage on average length of stay (LOS) and proportion of patients with >6 h LOS. The other goal was to assess the accuracy of computer simulation in predicting the magnitude of such effects on these metrics.» Lire plus
A multi-paradigm, whole system view of health and social care for age-related macular degeneration Joe Viana, Stuart Rossiter, Andrew A. Channon, Sally C. Brailsford, Andrew Lotery, WSC-2012, Berlin
This paper presents a hybrid simulation model for the management of an eye condition called age-related macular degeneration, which particularly affects the elderly. The model represents not only the detailed clinical progression of disease in an individual, but also the organization of the hospital clinic in which patients with this condition are treated and the wider environment in which these patients live (and their social care needs, if any, are met). The model permits a 'whole system' societal view which captures the interactions between the health and social care systems» Lire plus
Advancement simulation of tunnel boring machines Tobias Rahm, Kambiz Sadri, Christian Koch, Markus Thewes, Markus König, WSC-2012, Berlin
In mechanized tunneling a significant loss of performance resulting from weak spots in the supply chain or unforeseen geological conditions is a frequent and costly problem. Furthermore, disturbances of critical machine components can have such impact on the production that unforeseen modifications become necessary. Due to the sequential character the malfunction of one element might evoke cascading-effects which may result in a complete standstill of the tunneling progress. Transparent evaluation of applicable tunnel boring machine designs is essential in order to improve the productivity, avoid unplanned interruptions and to estimate the project duration in general. In order to meet these defiances, this paper presents a multimethod simulation model to investigate the advancement rate of tunnel boring machines. Processrelated disturbances can be considered easily within the presented simulation model. Simulation experiments demonstrate the purposive functionality of the model and visualize the significant influence of technical failure on the overall project performance» Lire plus
Hybrid simulation of renewable energy generation and storage grids Peter Bazan, Reinhard German, WSC-2012, Berlin
The share of renewable energy sources in energy production is growing steadily. Domestic homes can be equipped with solar panels, micro combined heat and power systems, batteries, and they can become adaptive consumers. They can also deliver energy to the grid and react to the energy supply. This paper presents a hybrid simulation approach for the analysis of a grid of domestic homes equipped with different technological options with respect to efficiency and costs. For energy storage and energy flows the system dynamics modeling paradigm is used whereas control decisions are modeled as statecharts. The highly intermittent solar irradiation and also the electric power and heat demands are implemented as stochastic models. The component-based design allows for quick creation of new case studies. As examples, different homes with batteries, micro combined heat and power systems, or energy carrier carbazole as energy storage are analyzed» Lire plus
Agent-based simulation of the software development process: a case study at AVL Bojan Spasic, Bhakti S. S. Onggo, WSC-2012, Berlin
Software development projects are difficult to manage due to the high uncertainty in their various phases. Simulation is one of the tools that has been used to help software project managers produce project plans. Research into software process simulation modeling (SPSM) shows the dominance of discrete-event simulation and system dynamics. This paper supports the use of ABS in SPSM. We propose a practical effort function to estimate developers' behavior. The other contribution of this paper is to demonstrate how the ABS model can be developed, calibrated and validated using data readily available to many software development companies/departments. This paper focuses on the construction phase of a tailored Rational Unified Process used in a geographically distributed software development department at AVL. The results look promising but more work needs to be done to include ABS into one of the mainstream simulation paradigms in SPSM» Lire plus
Using a scalable simulation model to evaluate the performance of production system segmentation in a combined MRP and Kanban system Thomas Felberbauer, Klaus Altendorfer, Alexander Hübl, WSC-2012, Berlin
In this paper two different possible machine allocation policies are studied for a production system consisting of MRP and kanban controlled materials. Performance measures are inventory costs, backorder costs and service level. In policy one, the production system is segmented into one segment for MRP planned materials and one for kanban controlled materials. Policy two implements common machine groups for both kinds of materials. A scalable production planning simulation model is applied which is set up by parameterization of the respective database without any model implementation work. For high set-up times and low number of items, we find that whenever utilization of the production system is high, the production system segmentation policy is preferable. However, for medium and low utilization values common machine groups perform best in all scenarios. The scalable simulation model for different kinds of production systems contributes to further research in this field» Lire plus


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Online Gaming with Ultimate Gaming Chairman Tom Breitling
Thanks for joining me for another edition of PowerTalk. I'm your host Chris Versace, editor of the investment newsletter PowerTrend Profits. Joining me today to take you behind the scenes and in the know is Tom Breitling, the co-founder and chairman of Ultimate Gaming. As you may have noticed during the last few years, gambling has grown from a focus on Las Vegas, Nevada, and | Read More »


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Flash Gordon
|Release Date: December 05, 1980
|Running Time: 115 mins.
|MPAA Rating: PG
|Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Sam J Jones
Melody Anderson
Max von Sydow
Ornella Muti
All Cast & Crew >>
Summary:When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, threatening destruction of the Earth, Dr. Hans Zarkov makes a desperate rocket flight with two unwilling passengers - Flash Gordon, quarterback of the New York Jets and lovely Dale Arden. Their destination is the planet Mongo, source of the strange energy waves.


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Wirefly offers great deals on a large selection of smartphones, cell phones, tablets, mobile hotspots, and other wireless devices for the nation's most popular carriers. Use Wirefly's innovative cell phone and plan comparison tools to ensure you are getting the best deal on the market. Shop with confidence knowing that Wirefly wants to help you find the best prices on cell phones and cell phone plans.


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|Horticulture workshop Feb. 23 in Burlington
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Learning how to "Grow Plants Successfully on Challenging Sites" is the topic of the horticulture workshop being held Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Burlington Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rhonda Janke, an Extension specialist from the Department of Forestry and Recreation Resources of Kansas State University, will be teaching about the "Soil Quality for Growing Fruits and Vegetables" and "Soil Fertility and Soil Test Interpretation."
Joel Schneekloth from Colorado State University Extension, regional water specialist, will be presenting "Water Management Topics: Rain Harvesting—Can you do it and How?" The presentation is designed to cover other water topics as well.
Lastly, Sabine Martin from Kansas State University at the Department of Agronomy, an agronomy program associate, will teach about "Growing on Previously Used Sites—Opportunities and Challenges."
Fitting in with this, Ganga Hettiarachchi from Kansas State University Department of Agronomy, associate professor of soil and environmental quality, will teach about "Soil Contaminants: Bioavailability and Transfer."
A pre-registration includes lunch, and a late fee will be applied after Feb. 15. Call the Kit Carson County Extension Office at 719-346-5571 to pre-register or for more information. A snow date is scheduled for March 2 with the same schedule.
Holyoke Enterprise February 7, 2013


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Preserving the memories of World War II
A sense of urgency for veterans' loved ones not to let history vanish
U-T San Diego reporters Peter Rowe and John Wilkens explore how WWII shaped the "Greatest Generation" and our home. These stories will focus on local men and women who helped preserve our nation and re-create our city. The series is supported by U-T's video partner, the Media Arts Center San Diego.
Monumental salutes to 'Greatest Generation'
Preserving the memories of World War II
Legacy of WWII: It was a 'Woman's War Too'
Japanese-Americans in San Diego; A couple's bond, both were sent to internment camps in their youth
The Battle of Midway's unsinkable San Diegan
Last year, Coronado's Mike O'Keefe obtained a copy of a letter written by a Marine Corps legend, Lt. Gen. Richard Mangrum. It recounts the summer and fall of 1942 during World War II when Mangrum commanded a dive bomber squadron on Guadalcanal.
Full of harrowing missions, the letter is a dramatic read. But Mike was floored by this matter-of-fact sentence: "You may recall that Art O'Keefe had a run of hard luck."
Mike recalled nothing of the sort.
His father, Marine Corps Lt. Col. Arthur O'Keefe, kept his wartime experiences to himself. For years, Mike tried to pry the tales loose. Then his father had a stroke. The colonel is 91 now, living in the fog of dementia in an Imperial Beach retirement home.
"His mind is gone," said Mike, a retired Navy lieutenant commander and a veteran flier.
Until he read the Mangrum letter, written in 1985, Mike had no idea that his father participated in the six-month battle for Guadalcanal, a key campaign that began 70 years ago this month.
Guadalcanal, the Allies' first major offensive of the Pacific war, is usually seen as a land battle, but fighting was fierce in the waters surrounding the island. Both sides needed constant reinforcement and resupply, and most men and materiel had to be delivered by sea. Arthur O'Keefe was among those sent aloft to bomb the Japanese fleet.
Eager to learn more, Mike and his wife, Jackie, began poring over flight logs, citations, books and unpublished manuscripts last year. They consulted historians and interviewed a wry Midwesterner who, a lifetime ago, flew with O'Keefe.
They haven't been able to recapture the full tale, not by a long sight. But decades after O'Keefe became one of the first American fliers to land on Guadalcanal, his family has won a glimpse of what he did there — and how much those deeds cost.
Vanishing history
The O'Keefe story is unique, yet this effort to preserve a loved one's story may resonate with countless Americans. Of the 16 million U.S. men and women who served in the military during World War II, only about 1.5 million are still alive — and they are dying at a rate of one every two minutes, often taking their wartime memories to the grave with them.
There was a sense of urgency about all this in May, during an "Honor Flight" to Washington, D.C. About 100 local World War II veterans took the three-day, all-expenses-paid trip, which featured tours of the various memorials. Many were accompanied by family members who pushed wheelchairs, opened doors, and sometimes heard stories for the first time.
At the Washington Navy Yard's museum, Gene Arthur came across a photo of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. "The last time I saw that guy," Arthur told his son, "he was hanging upside down."
Jim Arthur was stunned. He didn't know his father had been in Milan in April 1945, when Mussolini's corpse was strung up — a brutal public display confirming the despot's demise at the hands of Italian partisans.
"A part of history," Jim said, "and he was there."
In June, the U-T filmed the oral histories of more than 30 World War II veterans aboard the USS Midway Museum. Many of them came with relatives — spouses, children, grandchildren — who sat right behind the camera so they could listen to the interviews. Sometimes what they heard made them cry.
"I never knew," the relatives said, over and over.
One of the vets, Richard Stutzman, a P-51 pilot who flew more than 30 missions in the Pacific, died less than two weeks after he shared his story on the Midway. His daughter, Judy Piercey, said having his memories preserved "is such a great gift to us."


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May 31, 2016
Lifting weights took on a whole new meaning this weekend.
Northeast Middle School in Meridian hosted a Bench Press Extravanganza on Saturday morning. Local lifters were on hand, as well as spectators. Organizers say the state of Mississipppi stands out from other states in the nation when it comes to Special Olympics.
"One of the things that people don't know is that our state is the only state to provide all of the needs for Special Olympics," Ricardo Clayton says. "So, when they go to compete on a state, national, or even international level, we provide everything from the clothing, down to the socks."
The event was open to the public. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics in Mississippi.
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May 31, 2016
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has announced
the creation of a committee called "Mississippi Works" to encourage growth and development as part of a long-term economic development initiative.
Bryant announced the initiative to a crowd of hundreds at the annual meeting of the Mississippi Economic Council.
He says Mississippi Development Authority executive director Jim Barksdale and businessman Bill Lampton will lead the group of 100 men and women from the business community.
Bryant says Mississippi Works has three main goals: to help craft a comprehensive strategy to expand economic opportunities; bring new investment to all regions of Mississippi; and provide a forum for business leaders to learn about new projects and opportunities in the state.
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|Friends of the Library proves it is one smart cookie
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It was a cookie celebration Monday, Feb. 4 when the Friends of the Library gathered for their annual salad luncheon at Phillips County Museum. Cookie cookbooks and colorful treats emphasized the "Be a Smart Cookie ... READ!" theme of the event.
Friends of the Library celebrated a good year, which included events like the Book Bonanza in the fall and Library Extravaganza at Christmas, where they sold cookbooks featuring recipes from the salad luncheon.
Friends of the Library honors Volunteer of the Year Mary Carlsen and librarian Laura Roth at their annual luncheon. Pictured from left are treasurer Janice Hibbard, outgoing secretary Peggy Davis, Carlsen, Roth and president Linda Jelden.
Outgoing vice president Mary Carlsen was honored as Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to the library. The group also recognized librarian Laura Roth for her efforts to make the library a warm, inviting place for people of all ages.
Officers for 2013 will be Linda Jelden, president; Peggy Bennett, vice president; Janice Hibbard, treasurer; and Karen Crocker, secretary.
Monday's celebration ended with a performance by Joe Hall.
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Mercy (2010)
Mercy Synopsis
Mercy is the feature film directorial debut from Patrick Hoelck, best known for his fashion and celebrity portrait photography. It was written and produced by Scott Caan. Mercy also marks the first time father and son, James and Scott Caan, have shared significant on screen time together (they previously appeared in a few scenes in 1995s A Boy Called Hate).
Johnny Ryan (Scott Caan) is a successful young romance novelist who doesn't actually believe in love. When he meets the beautiful and mysterious Mercy (Wendy Glenn) at the launch party of his latest book, Johnnys world is suddenly turned upside down. Shockingly, she is the only major critic who dislikes his book. A cynic by nature, Johnny becomes determined to find the depth that Mercy says he is lacking and, in the process, falls in love. With an all star supporting cast including James Caan and Dylan McDermott Mercy explores the struggle of maintaining a relationship, and the possibility of losing it all.
Mercy Release Date
In Theaters April 30, 2010
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Starring: James Caan, Scott Caan, Wendy Glenn, Troy Garity, Erika Christensen, Alexie Gilmore, John Boyd, Dylan McDermott, Whitney Able
Written by: Scott Caan
Directed by: Patrick Hoelck
Produced by: Scott Caan, Vince Palomino, Phil Parmet
Length: 87 min
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The down-side of rolling this jacket up...crumples easily. You can shake out some of the wrinkles; after hanging up for awhile, most disappear. Just a very light weight jacket...serves it's purpose.
'Packed' inside Xenon jersey pocket
Rolled up and packed inside back pocket of the Xenon singlet jersey. Probably could be rolled tighter; I use a hydration pack and keep either this jacket, or the ALP-X 2.0 GT in its outside pocket (except for winter, I wear the Giordana F.R.C. jacket, and top off with the ALP-X if it's particularly nasty out).
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Showing the rather flimsy rear zip pocket; also showing the mesh 'lining' that helps keep you dryer, and makes garment easier to slip on/off.
*Suggest not putting keys, or anything else with a sharp or jagged edge in that rear zip pocket, as those types of items will likely snag/tear the mesh!
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Nice, but could be better in fit. Plenty long in the back, but would have liked the front to have been just a bit longer, as the jersey (of the same size) tends to hang below jacket hem (as you can see here), even 'on-board'. May be a bit too loose for some who like a very streamlined feel; it's a shell , and not stretchy. Still, it will be able to accommodate a long-sleeved jersey and base layer for spring/fall riding.
Good finish for the Xenon jersey & shorts.
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It is what it is: a super light-weight windbreaker, not a rain jacket, nor a warm jacket (though obviously it will help keep the chill off as advertised above. I will use this on days I absolutely know it won't rain (for those days when the weather looks a bit 'ify' the Gore ALP-X GT 2.0 will be packed/worn.
My only concern is the back "security" pocket: it is only mesh, almost like a hair net; how durable can that be for keys/money or whatever over a period of time! I use a hydration pack for all those things, but for those who don't, this may be a problem down the road???
Sleeves are plenty long, as is the back of the jacket.
I could have gone down a size if either my hips were a bit smaller, or the jacket a bit more generous at the bottom hem line...prefer the former to the later, of course! Very lean ladies won't have any problems. But for those who are a bit curvy, watch what size you order, maybe ordering up. This would of course leave room for needed layering for the in-between temps/seasons.
Extremely light weight, packable (only thing is that this jacket being so very thin, it crinkles when rolled up for packing); windproof WindStopper*.
Got this in White, as well as the awesome Xenon jersey and Xenon shorts...all in the white/black...very sharp, and 'cool-looking' for hot summer days/cool'ish evenings.
Gore also offers lady's Xenon socks; form fit left/right foot; lightly padded under ball of foot; low cuff that stays in place. Breathable and comfortable.
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Restoring A Chevy 350 Small-Block - Goin' Green Er, Well, OrangeWritten by on October 14, 2008 Recycle The Hot Rodder's Way
In this day and age, when everyone seems to be going "green," I realized that I've actually been recycling for years without even knowing it. Heck, I always thought I was just cheap. What I'm referring to is my penchant for never passing up on the chance to save a perfectly good running engine from the trash heap.
For example, not long ago, my pal and Street Rodder publisher Tim Foss mentioned he had an old, greasy, but running small-block Chevy he'd love to get out from behind the garage. Well, never being one to look a gift horse in the mouth, I instantly agreed to swap that resting place behind his garage for a perfectly good resting place behind mine, and swung by and scooped up the less-than-lovely hunk of iron. And, true to my word, I took it home and unceremoniously plopped it in its new resting place among the rest of my cast-iron castoffs.
Recently, while diggin' around that stash of car goodies (also referred to by Candy as that big pile of sh- on the side of the house), looking for an old Saginaw four-speed Rob Fortier (my best friend and Classic Trucks editor) needed for one of his many projects, I spied the aforementioned small-block-which, of course, was blocking easy access to said transmission. Well, after successfully retrieving the trans, and surprisingly an old Hurst shifter assembly for it, I decided that instead of moving the engine back to its original resting place, I'd drag it around to the garage and maybe actually do something with it. I knew it had been a good runner and figured a few hours of inspection and elbow grease may very well yield a decent powerplant for either a yet-undetermined project or possibly be a source of some swap meet cash.
A quick perusal of related parts from the same parts stash revealed an early Chevy cast-iron intake, a good Rochester four-barrel, a '57 Chevy oil-bath air cleaner, an old points-style distributor, and a pair of matching early-style valve covers. Heck, if I just added a gasket set and a few cans of engine enamel, I might be able to, as the old saying goes, make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, creating a neat, stock-looking early small-block clone while doing my part as a hot rod recycler at the same time. So, let's take a look at what an afternoon's worth of time and a couple rattle cans can accomplish.
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The object of my attention was this less-than-photogenic 350 Chevy I'd snagged from my pal, Tim. The engine came from, I believe, a mid-'70s Suburban and was a decent runner when it was pulled. It spent quite a few months under a tarp out behind his garage before he offered it to me, and then an equal amount of time in my collection of cast-offs and orphaned car parts.The early oil-bath air cleaner I used came from another friend here at the magazine, John Barkley (it was the original from his '57 Chevy). The valve covers were a $20 swap meet find from the last Goodguys show up in Pleasanton.As I said earlier, the 350 was a good runner that just needed a bath and a bit of a cosmetic makeover. After doing a compression and leak-down test, and a quick bearing check with some Plasti-Gauge, I determined it was more than worthy of a bit of attention. My aim was to clone a stock-looking early 283/327 with no or little chrome, just Chevy orange and black.A putty knife, three cans of engine degreaser, a 1,500-psi pressure washer, and about an hour out of a Saturday afternoon produced a squeaky clean starting point for the makeover.After the bath, I turned my attention to the '57 Chevy air cleaner. Its big, bulbous look appealed to me, but its oil-bath design was something I thought would be better to do without.A quick search through one of my parts cabinets turned up an el-cheapo 6-inch-diameter air cleaner assembly I thought I'd use to convert the oil-bath to a paper element. I initially thought I'd use the filter's base, cutting out the floor of the oil-bath housing and welding in the one from the chrome one. The paper filter base had a large opening for use with a modern four-barrel like a Holley or Edelbrock; however, the Rochester I'd be using had a smaller diameter, so I scrapped that idea. It worked to my advantage, though. I just tossed the small base and set the paper element right on the floor of the large air cleaner, dropped on the small chrome top, and snugged it down using a length of 1/4-20 all-thread.The oil-bath air cleaner lid was then dropped right back down into place and snugged down with a second wing nut, hiding the paper filter inside its confines-easy as pie.Next, I cleaned up the cast-iron Chevy four-barrel intake and oil filler tube and gave 'em a coat of primer and Chevy orange engine enamel.
The early Chevy valve covers were treated to a couple minutes in the blasting cabinet to remove their multiple coats of old paint so I could re-prime and repaint 'em. Here, you can see a before-and-after shot.With the old layers of paint removed and a dent or two pounded out, the next step was a couple coats of primer.After the primer was dry, I sprayed the center portions of each valve cover with a few coats of gloss-black engine enamel.Once the black was thoroughly dry, I then laid a strip of 2-inch painter's tape over the Chevrolet script and pressed it down so the script showed through the tape crisply.Next, I dug around until I found my razor knife and trimmed the tape at the edges of the script. This protected the black from the soon-to-be-shot Chevy orange.This part of the process was by far the most time-consuming of the makeover, second only to the cleaning and de-greasing phase.After a couple coats of orange, I carefully peeled away the painter's tape, revealing the shiny black Chevrolet script. Looks pretty good, eh?Aside from one more valve cover to complete and the installation of the early point-style distributor, the once forlorn small-block is lookin' pretty darn good. A bit more work and a little more detailing, and I'll have a neat-lookin' stock-style engine. Maybe I'll even have to build a car around it-what do you think?


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By: Main Street Monticello Florida, Inc.
January 26, 2013
Monticello, FL - Main Street Monticello will present an evening of "Pioneer Journey Stories" with Jack Carswell and Buck Bird, who will tell us how their family came to Florida in the early 1800s.
This event will be in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courthouse Circle, Monticello, FL 32344, on Thursday, January 31, 2013, 6:30 PM. There is no admission charge. The audience will have time to ask questions.
Main Street Monticello's "Florida Pioneer Journey Stories" are a part of the Smithsonian Institution Exhibit titled "Journey Stories" coming to Monticello next winter. Main Street Monticello, Florida Humanities Council and other community groups will sponsor several local events in 2013 leading up to this six-week-long exhibit to be held in the Jefferson Arts Gallery.
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Hey who is going to the fanfest tomorrow? I am going and will be wearing my Red JJ Bass #3 game used jersey. If you see me come and say hi and tell me which cfer you are. I will be with Cytyler tomorrow as well.
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And I'm thinking that cycofan just made the air, baby!
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I'll be honest, Cycofan1 sounds much older than what he makes me believe on here.
MrsWx, offspring and I will be there. Going to Applebee's with friends for lunch before we head over.
I will be there with kiddos
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What time is it at? I am considering it.
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Annual Cyclone Fan Fest To Be Held Sunday - Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - The home of Iowa State Cyclone Sports
Nope.. but is a great time.
This event was packed today. The line was equivalent to halfway around the practice facility. The tickets I got for $10 were pretty good. section 19. I would guess season tickets sales are off quite a bit this year. The last time I got $10 tickets (3 yrs ago?) they were upper level corners.
Did anyone see me there.
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"Computer skills are key to getting and keeping good jobs these days," said Anoka County Commissioner Dan Erhart. "I'm proof that you can never stop learning about the latest tools to communicate."
Open Computer Lab is offered every Monday and Friday, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, at Rum River Library. Rum River Library is located at 4201 6th Avenue in Anoka.
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Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks ended the
Heat's 17-game home winning streak, though the win came with an asterisk as
Miami rested LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers for the second
straight game.
Anthony tied a career high with 50 points on an efficient 18-of-26 shooting
night, including 7-of-10 from behind the arc, as the Knicks pulled away down
the stretch for a 102-90 victory at American Airlines Arena.
New York, winners of nine in a row, got 14 points from J.R. Smith and 10
points and nine assists from Raymond Felton while also welcoming back All-Star
center Tyson Chandler, who missed 10 games due to a bulging disc in his neck.
The Knicks pulled even with the Indiana Pacers for the No. 2 seed in the
Eastern Conference behind the Heat with nine to play. They also have two games
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Chris Bosh, who drained a game-winning 3-pointer in San Antonio on Sunday,
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Notre Dame beat writer Eric Hansen: Expectations change for Irish in 2013 without quarterback Everett Golson
NORMAN — Oklahoma travels to Notre Dame on Sept. 28 for a nationally televised game with big-time implications for both squads.
The Sooners lost 30-13 at home last year to the Irish, who went on to finish 12-1 with a national-title game appearance.
Continuing my blog series with a beat writer from each of OU's 2013 opponents, Eric Hansen from the South Bend Tribune was kind enough to answer a few questions about Notre Dame.
You can follow Eric on Twitter @hansenNDInsider.
1. Notre Dame must obviously be disappointed to lose Everett Golson, but if any team could sustain such a loss, it seems like it would be the Irish. How do the expectations for 2013 change with Tommy Rees under center, or do they?
They do change, perhaps unfairly, even though Tommy has a 14-4 record in 18 career starts. He has to overcome turnovers. He has 35 career TD passes, but 30 career turnovers. When ND switched from Rees to Everett Golson, the Irish went from 110th nationally in turnovers lost in 2011 to 13th nationally with Golson in 2012. Rees' lack of mobility and inconsistency with the deep ball have been exposed by elite defenses. His pass-efficiency rating has been relatively flat since his freshman season, coaxing the question whether there is a higher ceiling for him. He certainly has plenty of assets, not the least of which is mental toughness and respect of his teammates. Perhaps some of these questions will be answered in August.
2. The Irish defense loses a great player in Manti Te'o, but also brings back lots of talent. What are the expectations for Notre Dame's defense entering 2013?
There's a belief this defense can be better, because the secondary is significantly stronger and deeper. Some feel ND may have the best starting defensive line in the nation, and Jarrett Grace projects as an able fit at middle linebacker. He'll be flanked by some outstanding outside linebackers. The biggest "if" is defensive line depth. Heading into August, there's a cliff between the starters and the next wave. The Irish can't afford an injury there.
3. After the Irish beat OU, then continued finding ways to win throughout the regular season, they sure seemed like a team of destiny. How devastating was the national title game loss for Notre Dame, and how do you think that game will continue to affect the team in 2013?
I think the culture shock was at its worst during and immediately following the game. Since then, the Irish have used it to tweak strategy, personnel, recruiting and how they'll handle bowl prep the next time. Sustained success is what Kelly wants. The loss has become his rallying cry.
4. Where do you think Notre Dame's greatest strengths are as a team, and where do you see potential weaknesses?
The balance of power still rests with this team's defense. This will drive a BCS run, but the offense could cause that to unravel. Coaching is a strength. Sustained recruiting is a strength. Talented wild cards like USC transfer Amir Carlisle and freshmen Jaylon Smith, Greg Bryant and Max Redfield are all strengths. Potential weaknesses? The quarterback position and offensive line depth.
5. Last October, excitement and pageantry took over Norman because of Notre Dame's visit. Do you expect a similar build-up in South Bend this season?
Notre Dame is used to elite programs coming to Notre Dame Stadium, so many times the build-up is more subdued than outsiders may expect. Oklahoma is different. Its pedigree, its fan base, its coach (who ND fans long coveted) will coax a bowl-like atmosphere in South Bend, I believe.


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text: PSNI granted 48 more hours to quiz Adams 02 May 2014 A court has granted police investigating the 1972 abduction and murder of Jean McConville more time to question Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams. Share Share Share Story by UTV Staff, Belfast Mr Adams has been held in custody at Antrim Serious Crime Suite since Wednesday evening when he was arrested after presenting himself at the PSNI station.Police had until 8pm on Friday to question the 65-year-old however, following a court bid, they have now received a further 48 hours with the Louth TD.A statement from the PSNI said: "Detectives investigating the abduction and murder of Jean McConville have been granted an extra 48 hours to interview a 65-year-old man."The former West Belfast MP has been held under the Terrorism Act in relation to the 1972 abduction and murder of Jean McConville.This is political policing at its most blatant.Gerry KellyThe 37-year-old was interrogated, shot in the back of the head and then secretly buried - so becoming one of the "Disappeared" victims of the Troubles.Her body was not found until 2003 on a beach in Co Louth, 50 miles from her home.Reacting to the news that police had been given more time, Gerry Kelly MLA described his party leader's continued detention as "blatant political policing".He went on: "The arrest and continued detention of Gerry Adams is deliberately timed to coincide with the elections in three weeks' time."Sinn Féin will not be intimidated by the action of a small cabal in the PSNI who are opposed to the peace process and political change."Claims that the arrest was "politically motivated" have been rejected by Prime Minister David Cameron, First Minister Peter Robinson of the DUP and Alliance Justice Minister David Ford.Earlier, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said Sinn Féin would "reflect" and "review" its support for policing if Mr Adams is charged. However, he urged republicans to remain calm.He said: "There are many progressive and open-minded elements in the new policing arrangements who are wedded to accountable and impartial policing."But there is a small cabal in the PSNI who have a different agenda - a negative and destructive agenda to both the peace process and to Sinn Féin."Yesterday, I said that the timing of the arrest of Gerry Adams was politically motivated. Today's decision by the PSNI to seek an extension confirms my view."Senior Republican says there is increasing anger and says this is increasing with every passing hour.— Ken Reid (@KenReid_utv) May 2, 2014Mrs McConville, a 37-year-old widow and mother of 10 children, was abducted in December 1972 from her flat in the Divis area of the city and shot by the IRA.She was one of the so-called 'Disappeared' and her body was recovered on a beach in Co Louth in August 2003.Her son Michael has said he knows who took his mother, but fears reprisals from the IRA should he ever pass that information on to the police.However, his sister, Helen McKendry who was 15 at the time of her mother's murder, said she had no fear and would be prepared to name those responsible.She said: "What are they going to do to me? They have done so much to me in the last 42 years.""Are they going to come and put a bullet in my head? Well they know where I live."No one has ever been charged with the murder of the 37-year-old widow, but after years without progress in the criminal investigation there have been a series of arrests in recent weeks.Veteran republican - 77-year-old Ivor Bell - was charged in March with aiding and abetting the murder and five others have been detained and questioned.The recent police activity followed a decision by a US court compelling a Boston university to hand over to the PSNI recorded interviews with republicans about Mrs McConville's murder.Mr Adams has always strenuously denied allegations levelled by former republican colleagues that he had any involvement in the murder of Mrs McConville, who was wrongly suspected of being an informer for the British Army.In March, the 65-year-old said he would be willing to meet with police for their investigation.His arrest on Wednesday sparked outrage from Sinn Féin who said the move was "politically motivated".Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said it was an example of the "dark side" of policing trying to flex its muscles.Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Peter Robinson both rejected their claims.The prime minister was very clear that the police must be allowed to do their job and there has been no political interference in the policing process.Secretary of State Theresa VilliersSecretary of State Theresa Villiers revealed Prime Minister David Cameron spoke separately with both Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness about the arrest.She said: "We must leave the timing of arrests to police and they have to act on the evidence available to them."I do not think it is fair really, to ask them to take on board the political time table and indeed if they did they could be accused of exactly the type of political policing Martin McGuinness has accused them of now."Following the arrest there has been criticism levelled at the British Government that it is more concerned with the crimes of others committed during the Troubles rather than those who perpetrated state crimes.Ms Villiers added: "It's for the PSNI to pursue law-breakers whether they are members of the security forces or not and indeed the PSNI is investigating some members of security forces."This is a government that doesn't believe in amnesties and if crimes have been committed those individuals concerned should subjected to due process of law regardless if they are members of the security force or not."She added: "I recognise the difficulties in this case and have engaged with the first ministers and would urge everyone to respond in a measured way."Whatever the outcome there are still problems to be fixed in Northern Ireland and the best way to do that is by the political parties working together."On Thursday Martin McGuinness said "dark forces" were at work within the PSNI over the arrest, something Justice Minister David Ford rejected.He said: "I see a police force with very high levels of confidence, higher than the Garda Siochana or many forces in Great Britain, and I see a police force carrying out its duties properly and appropriately, following up evidential opportunities where they present themselves and operating in conjunction with the community across a range of issues."CHAR(13) + CHAR(10) © UTV Share Share Share


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Anyone else sitting in the virtual waiting room trying to get tickets like myself right now???
I removed it.
yes, it is very frustrating. I hate knowing that ticket brokerages have a ton of these computers and probably somethign to bypass this.
Yeah, I hate this. In past years I know I usually haven't gotten in until early afternoon.
Same here. I've got two computers going in my office, as well as a few other people trying to get them as well in our office.
buddy and me might take the train for a game this summer.....not a cubs fan, but would be fun.
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buddy and me might take the train for a game this summer.....not a cubs fan, but would be fun.
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July 11th Cubs/Cards Bleachers!
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July 11th Cubs/Cards Bleachers!
First off, congrats. Secondly, you suck.
how did you get that so quick? thats the game i want too
Moving to chicago in about a month... can't wait to go to a few games this summer!!
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does it help to have multiple browsers going? on the cubs.com people are all writing about having multiple browsers
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does it help to have multiple browsers going? on the cubs.com people are all writing about having multiple browsers
Not sure. I've just always had two computers going.
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In automotive design, plastics have contributed to a multitude of innovations in safety, performance and fuel efficiency. Today's plastics make up 50 percent of the volume of new cars but only 10 percent of the weight, which helps make cars lighter and more fuel efficient, resulting in fewer CO2 emissions. Tough, modern plastics also help improve passenger safety and auto designers rely on the versatility of plastics when designing today's cool cars.
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A day of tears after Chavez death in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela By the hundreds of thousands, Hugo Chavez's tearful supporters carried their dead president through streets still plastered with his smiling image, an epic farewell to a larger-than-life leader remembered simply as "our commander."
In a display of raw, and at times, unruly emotion, generations of Venezuelans, many dressed in the red of Chavez's socialist party, filled Caracas' streets Wednesday to remember the man who dominated their country for 14 years before succumbing to cancer.
Chavez's flag-draped coffin floated over hundreds of thousands of supporters as it made its way atop an open hearse on a seven-hour journey to a military academy in the capital. Mourners followed the lead of a grim drum major, with some shouting out "nuestro comandante" as the coffin passed.
At the academy, Chavez's family and close advisers, as well as the presidents of Argentina, Bolivia and Uruguay, attended a funeral Mass before the president's open casket. Later, the public slowly filed past in a show of respect expected to go on late into the night.
But even amid the outpouring of grief, questions about the country's future could not be put off for long, with worries amplified by the government's lack of regard for the letter of the constitution and the military's eagerness to choose political sides.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro, the late president's hand-picked successor, and Bolivian President Evo Morales, one of his staunchest allies, mingled with the crowd, at one point falling to the ground in the jostle of bodies pushing in every direction. Military officers and Cabinet members ringed the president's coffin, stone-faced with grief.
Other mourners pumped their fists and held aloft images of the late president, amid countless waving yellow, blue and red Venezuelan flags.
"The fight goes on! Chavez lives!" the mourners shouted in unison, many through eyes red from crying late into the night.
The head of Venezuela's presidential guard, Gen. Jose Ornella, told The Associated Press late Wednesday that Chavez died of a massive heart attack after great suffering.
Ornella said that he was with Chavez at the moment of his death Tuesday, and that the socialist president, though he couldn't speak aloud, mouthed the words: "I don't want to die. Please don't let me die."
Chavez's bereaved mother, Elena Frias de Chavez, leaned against her son's casket, while a priest read a prayer before the procession left the military hospital where Chavez died Tuesday at age 58. His funeral is scheduled for Friday.
People who passed by the glass-topped coffin said Chavez's body was clad in the presidential sash and the military uniform and red beret of his days as a paratrooper.
Ricardo Tria, a social worker, said he waited nearly four hours to pass by the casket. Chavez looked "asleep, quiet, serious," he said.
"I feel so much pain. So much pain," said Yamile Gil, a 38-year-old housewife. "We never wanted to see our president like this. We will always love him."
Others who bitterly opposed Chavez's take-no-prisoners brand of socialism said they were sorry about his death, but hopeful it would usher in a less confrontational, more business-friendly era in this major oil-producing country. Under his leadership, the state expropriated key industries, raised taxes on the rich and forced many opponents into exile.
"I am not happy that he has died, but I can't be sad either," said Delia Ramirez, a 32-year-old accountant who stayed away from the procession. "This man sowed hatred and division among Venezuelans."
Even as Chavistas said their goodbyes, a sense of foreboding gripped the country as it awaited word on what might come next. Many Venezuelans, fearful of possible violence, stocked up on food and fuel as the country pondered whether the former paratrooper's socialist agenda would survive him, and for how long.


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Summary:Animated action/adventure series about an ancient warrior banished to the distant future by his nemesis, an evil, shape-shifting demon named Aku. In this bleak, apocalyptic future time, the world has become a bleak place under Aku's rule, segregated into fantastic tribes and policed by Aku's evil robot warlords. Samurai Jack travels this foreign landscape searching for the time portal that can return him to his home. A man of few words, Jack relies on his training as a warrior, combining intellect, restraint and physical strength, to help him along the way.