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|Leader Among Us: Principal fearlessly leads with passion, enthusiasm
|Written by Darci Tomky
"True passion is extremely hard to find in today's society, but I believe Susan is very passionate about her job as not only a leader of our school but also as an educator."
Passion, commitment, dedication and drive were just a few of the words nominator Angela Powell used to describe Susan Ortner, this year's Leader Among Us for the 2013 Emerald Awards.
Currently in her sixth year as principal at Holyoke JR/SR High, it's clear Ortner is deserving of the award by not only the abundance of school staff nomination letters but by the impact she has had on the school.
"In this leadership role, it is frequently obvious that she is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of her students and teachers," said nominator Ashley Clayton, citing Ortner as someone who is strong and unwavering.
This Emerald Award recognizes and honors Ortner for her fearless leadership, guidance, enthusiasm and selfless dedication to her profession.
Holyoke JR/SR High School Principal Susan Ortner is dedicated to building personal relationships with her staff and students, encouraging them both in the classroom and beyond. Ortner, pictured above center, has fun during the seniors versus faculty fundraising basketball game in March. Pictured at left is family and consumer science teacher Karen Pieper (Ortner's future daughter-in-law), and at right is senior Elissa Baker.
Teaching runs in the family
"That was all I was going to do from the time I was little," said Ortner, never doubting she would fulfill her dream of becoming an educator.
Ortner's mom, Jean Stone (now Jean Graham), was a home economics teacher, as well as some physical education and social studies, in Del Norte. She followed in the footsteps of her mom, Ethel Lyttle, who taught what was then called household arts in Los Angeles, Calif.
Having her mom as an instructor in grades 7-12, Ortner said she was a really good teacher and someone she looked to as a role model.
Ortner said she always knew she would go to CSU, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in vocational home economics education in 1977. She said she's always enjoyed the food side of home ec but also really enjoyed her child development classes.
This third-generation home ec teacher started out in Berthoud for four years before moving to Holyoke in 1981. After three years of substitute teaching and a little bit of girls' basketball coaching, Ortner became the HHS home economics teacher in 1984—a position, now known as family and consumer sciences, she would hold for 20 years.
It certainly boasts dedication when Ortner totals up her 32 years as an advisor for Future Homemakers of America and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, better known as FHA and FCCLA.
Ortner said counseling really touched on the areas she is familiar with, so in 2005 she took over the HHS counseling position, earning her master's degree from the University of Phoenix in school counseling and human services in 2006 and a Type D Certificate and Colorado approved program for principal licensure in 2007.
That year former principal Dave Rice retired, giving Ortner the opportunity to explore the role of JR/SR High principal.
Ortner a pillar of support for educators
Besides the many meetings and committees with which a principal is required to participate, Ortner is deserving of the leadership award because, according to nominator Kimberlee Bennett, "She is not afraid to lead!"
Ortner is firm, consistent, organized, detail-oriented and timely, qualities that positively affect the efficiency and attitudes of those around her. "Everything she does is a priority, and every priority is done well," said Summer Maloney in her nomination letter.
"Without her leadership, we would be lost," added Maloney. "She has no fear as she heads out to lead our staff in the right direction."
Whether she is collaborating with educators during Friday morning meetings or leading a committee, Ortner works to make people feel included and knowledgeable about what is expected of them in this profession.
"I assure teachers we're going down the right track," said Ortner, a principal who must continually deal with industry changes in evaluations, grading, after school programs and curriculum.
Her nominators said she guides them through these changes with current information to keep them at the forefront, providing positive communication and using problem solving to come to successful solutions.
"She models what she demands of others," said Bennett. She leads with honesty and by example, added Powell, never asking anything of staff that she doesn't do or wouldn't be willing to do.
Ortner serves on committees including the Leadership Team, Standards of Excellence, District Wellness, Positive Behavior Support (discipline matrix) and the Administrative Council.
As one who sets up her teachers for success, Ortner said she loves getting into the classrooms. It's all about seeing students learn and teachers teach, she said.
"I knew that I was supported and that she cared about my success," said nominator Allie Billings, citing Ortner was in her classroom every day for the first couple weeks in her new position at the JR/SR High.
When she's not giving high fives and pats on the back to her teachers, Ortner is a "sounding board, a shoulder to cry on and a source of sound advice," said Clayton. She knows her staff personally, each one being more than just a staff member to her. "She rides the ups and downs with all of us and strives to have a positive impact in our lives," added Clayton.
Susan Ortner poses with her mom, Jean Stone (now Jean Graham), in front of the high school home economics building where her mom taught in Del Norte. Teaching runs in the family, as Ortner's grandmother, Ethel Lyttle, was also a home economics teacher.
Leadership goes beyond the walls of the school
Never underestimate the power of a simple gesture. Ortner's high fives have become famous—an unadorned act that makes junior high and high school students feel like she truly cares about them.
"She knows every student by name and is always in the hallways during passing periods greeting students and asking them about their day, a game, a project, etc." said Powell.
This principal develops personal relationships with students, inspiring them not only within the walls of the classroom but at athletic events, musical performances, organization fundraisers and more.
Every nominator mentioned her enthusiasm and the time she takes to get to know the students and attend their events. She is the Dragons' biggest fan, often traveling miles to games—encouraging after mistakes, celebrating after victories and always on the sidelines demonstrating great pride and sportsmanship, according to Clayton's nomination.
"I think it's fun to watch kids, see them outside the classroom," said Ortner, noting she loves to acknowledge when kids are doing a good job.
Ortner's educational philosophy is that all students can learn, and she wants to instill a love of learning and develop an awareness that lifelong learning is so important for success in life.
"I want students to leave Holyoke High School well prepared and having had the opportunity to experience a wide variety of activities beyond the classroom," she said. "It is important to me that students have a well-rounded education and that they believe their education has been relevant to their future."
This principal has had students return to the school to say a simple thank you, recognizing the impact she had on their lives and their future after high school.
She said she wants students to know a town like Holyoke is a good place to be and that they can be successful in the opportunities they pursue in life.
In general, a high school student views the principal's office as a negative place, but Ortner said she does not have a lot of discipline issues. This principal can then focus on the positive things in a student's life and encourage them in the classroom and beyond.
This Leader Among Us is "building a school full of leadership, collaboration, acceptance and teamwork between staff and students," said Maloney.
"I look at this as a shared award," said the humble Emerald Award recipient, recognizing all the shared leadership roles throughout the school district.
But nominators, staff and students agree that Ortner is at the head, leading Holyoke JR/SR High to success, supporting during trials and striving for excellence.
Susan C. Ortner
Current position: JR/SR High principal.
Education: Graduated from Del Norte High School in 1973; Bachelor of Science degree in vocational home economics education from Colorado State University in 1977; master's degree from the University of Phoenix in school counseling and human services in 2006; and a Type D Certificate, Colorado Approved Program for Principal Licensure from the University of Phoenix in 2007.
Job experience: Started teaching career in vocational home economics at Berthoud JR/SR High School, served as the FHA (Future Homemakers of America) advisor and as the JH girls' basketball coach; spent four years teaching in Berthoud; moved to Holyoke in 1981; served as the varsity girls' basketball coach one season and substitute taught for three years; started teaching home economics in 1984 and continued through 2005 and several name changes of the discipline to family and consumer sciences; completed 32 years as an FHA/FCCLA advisor; took over the school counselor position in 2005; hired as the JR/SR High School principal in 2007.
Family: Husband, Dan, married 32 years in June; three sons, John who is a fertilizer salesman at Lamar Fertilizer, Brian who farms with Dan (all part of a partnership known as Ortner Family Farms) and will be married this June to Karen Pieper, and Steven who is a 1st lieutenant in the United States Air Force (currently stationed at Lakenheath Air Force Base in England and will be deploying in May with the 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit involved in combat search and rescue to Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan for four months).
Hobbies: Time with family, travel, following the Dragons, reading, working in the yard and physical activity.
Community involvement: Member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Favorite Holyoke school memories: The many opportunities I have had over the years to travel with students—I am always proud of our students and how well they represent us as a school and community. I frequently hear compliments on our students' behavior. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching students grow into fine young adults, students who leave our school well prepared academically and as citizens ready to make positive contributions in their adult lives.
Favorite Holyoke memories: Raising our family in Holyoke and being part of a small, close-knit community; involvement in school projects which have impacted the community, such as helping with the demolition of the old Peerless building and cleaning old bricks which were reused in the new Peerless; initiating the community recycling center; working with the Wellness Committee to prepare for the public opening of the weight room this summer.
Role models: My parents and family members who have influenced and encouraged me all my life; my in-laws and the extended Ortner family for their example support and encouragement over the past 32 years; former teachers including my mother, college professors, former HHS teachers including Ann Rafert and Pam Vieselmeyer, as well as former principal Max Bernard who hired me to teach in Holyoke; the entire staff at Holyoke JR/SR High who work so hard each day to provide students with the best possible opportunities. So many staff members willingly share in leadership roles in the JR/SR High and have students' best interests at heart. I very much appreciate their positive attitude and "can do" spirit!
Holyoke Enterprise April 25, 2013

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The original line-up of rock band Veruca Salt is reuniting for the first time in 14 years and releasing a new album on Record Store Day.
Alt rockers Nina Gordon, Louise Post, Steve Lack and Jim Shapiro have hit the studio together for the first time since 1998, when Gordon left the band to pursue a solo career.
While other musicians have been added to the line-up during the band's long tenure, the new album will be the first record in 14 years with the original members.
The special vinyl record features their hit "Seether," along with two new songs titled "The Museum of Broken Relationships" and "It's Holy."
Veruca Salt recorded two hit albums in the 1990s, including 1994's "American Thighs" and 1997's "Eight Arms to Hold You."


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- 1 ounce pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into three even pieces
- 2 slices hearty white bread, such as Pepperidge Farm or Arnold
- 2 slices Pepperjack, American, or Colby cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced pickled cherry peppers or pepperoncini
- Kosher salt
Place pepperoni slices on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power until crispa and rendered, about 30 seconds.
Melt one third of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until foaming subsides. Add both bread slices and cook, swirling occasionally, until pale golden brown on bottom side, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board toasted-side-up. Place one cheese slice on top of one slice of bread. Top with pepperoni, pickled peppers, and second cheese slice. Close sandwich, with both toasted sides facing inwards.
Melt one more piece of butter in the skillet and reduce heat to medium low. Add sandwich and cook, swirling occasionally, until deep, even golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove sandwich using a flexible metal spatula. Add the remaining butter. Return sandwich to skillet cooked-side up. Season with salt. Cook, swirling occasionally, until second side is deep, even golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.


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APASSIONATA hails from Europe where it has thrilled over five million fans from 15 countries for almost a decade and will make its U.S. debut at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky from April 27-29 with four shows as part of the Kentucky Derby Festival.
It features 40 live performing horses including such breeds as Friesians, and rarely seen in this country Bretons. Exciting stunt riding, fabulously trick trained horses, and at liberty dressage will feature some of the best performing riders and horses in the world. Graceful horsemanship and beautiful music choreographed together highlights the beauty and majesty of the horse and riders' performances.
Prospect, Kentucky resident and native from Iceland, Gudmar Petursson, joins the production with his troupe of Icelandic horses and riders.
To find out more about APASSIONATA: The Beginning go to their website here.
This event will thrill horse enthusiasts and families alike. To purchase tickets you order online at Ticketmaster here, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or at these locations: KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices.
Freedom Hall is located at 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.
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I had an industrial accident at 55. I was a truck driver making good money. It turned out my boss never had workmans comp on me. It took all my savings to pay my medical bills. During my recovery which took 6 months. I got glaucoma in my right eye, and lost it's sight. I lost my ability to keep my commercial license. Plus, my injuries never did heal to the point that I could have done the job anyway. I was forced into retirement and broke.
It's been a struggle ever since. I live on SS and a little money I get to tie flies. I couldn't give up hunting, and learned to shoot left handed. I moved to Colorado, because I knew I would never be able to hunt here again unless I did. I spent a ton of money coming here to hunt when I lived in Calif. I have too many injuries to camp, and I don't have the gear to do it anyway. I do the best that I can, but I have to hunt my unit, or not hunt at all.
I hunt alone, but can get help getting the meat out if it's close. Which means my unit.
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It is difficult to tell from this description exactly what is included. Does this include every piece of the download kit (serial port-based PC interface system, software)? Its a bit confusing because the image only shows the cd. Thanks.
Hello Jake, Thank you for your inquiry! The React Dive 'Spots" Download Kit incluses: Dive profiles are graphically rendered on your computer screen or print outs Dive time, surface interval, dive number, depths and decompression status, maximum depth, bottom time, tank pressure, water temperature and all warning points entered during the dive. Up to 250 dives can be downloaded. Please note: Works Only With Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, and 2000 http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-67/008042/Genesis-React-Download-Kit.html If you would like to place an order, please contact one of our certified Dive Instructors at SCUBA.com by calling 800-247-2822 <> 949-221-9300 or e-mail us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
i purchased this product last june and have not been able to make it work. the first hard part was tracking down a computer that was old enough (win 95-2000) but still in good enough condition to give it a try. i was finally able to get a win2000 computer with a working serial port and installed the software (which went fine). however, the nest is never recognized when i try to download or test the interface. i have no way of knowing if the problem is the nest (it appears to be physically ok one led is black, one is clear, there are no bent pins) and as far as i know the computer is ok (it goes into ea mode just fine). thoughts? my entire dive history is on my react and my physical dive log was lost during a move so i have no way of demonstrating that i actually have a dive history. thanks...
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|C girls fall to Chase Co.
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HHS C team volleyball lost in two sets to Chase County, Neb., at home Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the Lady Dragons only match of the week.
While Holyoke lost 15-25 in the first set, they stepped up and made the second set much closer before eventually falling 24-26.
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Always thinking ahead, Superdry's Spring/Summer '12 collection is the most diverse to date and working with top fashion photographer, Jacob Sutton, the SS12 campaign images are preparing for their release next year.
Graphic fine thread tees are re-defined with progressive blocks and art-house decorations that push the Superdry language. Tailored swim launches as a full concept which includes vintage board shorts and silk touch rive-inspired bikinis.
We've got a treat for our readers to be the first to see the behind-the-scenes video, showing you the workings of a Superdry shoot and the first glimpses of our SS12 collection, due for release in the spring! Produced by Pulse, they've captured the relaxed atmosphere of the shoot, getting us all excited for the new season ahead! Enjoy!


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SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) - A study finds government pension systems sank deeper into the red as the recession took its toll and states spent their scarce dollars elsewhere.
The Pew Center on the States says 34 states failed to reach the commonly accepted level for pension funding in 2010, the latest year for which figures are available. Four states - Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky and Rhode Island - didn't even have 55 percent of the money they'll need in the long run.
The overall gap between assets and future pension costs ballooned to $757 billion.
But the Pew Center said Monday that states are trying to address the problem by cutting benefits or increasing contributions for future employees. Some are trying to cut current workers, although that invites legal challenges.
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Wow - that's a fantastic flower! I love the website too - that's incredibly cool. That's all in flash? I'm very impressed.
Hey fella's, it's been a long time... If you don't remember me, I'm that guy that was always trying to do something, and never quite finishing anything
I've been quite busy lately, with work and all kinds of other things... but I'm really anxious to get back into roleplaying, story creation and game design... and for me, cartography is a huge part of it... I'm very excited to see some of the new featured maps.. and some of the site updates.. looking all snazzy.. I never got a chance to talk to this side of the deal I set up for work... I forget who ended up doing it.. but whoever did the work for Big Iron Vault's Keith Foo.. I recommended this site to help him out.. I saw the final product... and all I can say is wow.. you did a great job.. I hope you were happy with working with him, he's got ideas out the butt, and if it's map related, he's assured me this site will be his best friend.
Lets see.. a run down of what I've been doing (at least stuff that could pertain to map making)... ok ok.. this first one isn't, but it's a big deal, and flows into another big adventure i've been undertaking recently...
This past July my father past away, it was sudden, he was diagnosed with cancer in Dec and past in the summer, while it was a shock to be sure, I'm handling it extremely well considering (some might say i've yet to truely grieve, but the way I see it, I left it in the best terms, I knew he loved me and was proud of me, and he knew I felt the same)... He was a good man, a tinkerer, a gardener, a painter... his skills have already been sorely missed... but his absence during the current reno of our basement, and many other activities we've undertaken have only increased the fond memories I've been recalling of him.
One thing I have taken upon myself as a sort of "tribute" to my dad is painting... My wife was gracious enough to give me an amazing gift for christmas, a beginner class in watercolour (my dad's perferred medium)... I used to paint with him when I was a kid... I mean really small.. you know those landscape paintings people do when they're just starting out? well I did several great ones when I was 7... my highschool art teacher stole them... i believe they are on display in the schools library or something now... Anyways, there's no way I can do paintings that well now, so I've wanted to start out with the basics for a long time.. I've finally made the leap.. I'll attach my first painting here in a second.. I really like it, but it's a pretty simple subject and as of yet it's the only real style I seem to have the hang of... I love the look of watercolour, and I'd really like to try to bring that look into mapping... at the moment however, paper is far to expensive to waste on trying map work at the moment.. I'd rather work on some style for a bit longer Here's the painting
Also, I've finished a major project at work... an economical development website written in flash for the county I work for... the url is here. I'm quite proud of it, it's my first large scale project, and I did it all myself. Right now I've moved on to make a mobile version of the site for your IPAD or Android devices... it's been a rediculous pain however to become a developer for apple (i never thought i'd have them harrassing me to join them). anyways, in due time i guess..
Well, enough details.. I'm interested to get back into it... I am going to attempt another shot at my "build the town from a series of events" idea I had a long time ago.. that attempt failed, but i'd like to try to come up with a process, so that i'm reacting to different events that happen, and the result ends up feeling more organic...
It's great to be back!
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Wow - that's a fantastic flower! I love the website too - that's incredibly cool. That's all in flash? I'm very impressed.
Like you, I love the look of Watercolor. You do have to have that special paper though and that's kind of a hassle. I've gone for that look in some of my maps but it's not quite perfect yet.
I really like the flower you painted. How large is it? My wife wants some flowers for her office walls and I've been wanting to create them for her. I just haven't decided if I want to do them digitally or try actually painting them. I have next to no experience in physical (is that what you call it?) painting.
Welcome back, I always like to see what you create next. Interesting website too btw, nice job.
When its over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best that you were capable of? If so, the score does not matter. But if you find that you did your best you were capable of, you will find it to your liking. -John Wooden
* Rivengard * My Finished Maps * My Challenge Maps * My deviantArt
Being that it's my first work, I believe i'm keeping it, but as i continue to paint, I'll take intrests to heart but thanks for the compliment!
Torstan thanks The website is indeed in flash, specifically using a couple of API's, one, adobe's FLEX SDK, which is now actually Apache's, and also a mapping API created by ESRI, since we used their software to post our mapping services online... A lot of the style and base function (scrolling zooming, the theme of the menu's etc) are pretty much out of the box, but all of the tools were pretty much custom programmed.. i'm especially proud of the PDF print option since there are VERY few functional print options for flash, and I had to build it using the PurePDF API...
I love to program in flash, I am indeed one of those HTML5 haters, mainly because I really don't want to have to deal with browsers, quite honestly I think its rediculous that they agree to a standard, then go about creating their own implementations of it.. I recently looked in on ESRI's take on HTML5, really just their Java API with HTML5 functions in it, and to be brunt it's rediculous, to do one thing in HTML5 (for instance a drop shadow in css) you have to type 3 extremely similar lines of code... for instance
drop-shadow:5; //IE
-mos-drop-shadow:5; //Firefox
-webkit-drop-shadow:5; //Chrome
why. Why? WHY!? does that make any sense!
anyways. thanks for the compliments
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How cool! And I sympathize with the "always doing but never finishing" bit. It takes me FOREVER to finish any one particular project because I'm always trying to do too much. I like to paint too, but I use acrylic and I'm very much a beginner. I tip my hat to you! I never got the hang of watercolor, but it's a very beautiful medium.
Watercolour is very hard, most believe it to be the hardest paint medium, cause it's very unforgiving... you kind of need to think 5-6 steps ahead at all times... I can pick out about 10-20 things wrong with this particular image, but when it comes down to it.. looking at a picture of the painting itself, i can see it it a less critical light... I'm very much a beginner as well (this is like.. my 5th painting i think? 3 of which aren't even done... but some of them seem to just... work... dunno if it's a bit of my dad's spirit helping me out or what.. but I'm sure happy with the result!
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That's lovely! I really need to get back to watercolors a bit as well ... I've been too digital for too long, methinks
I love how simply and well you've done the water effect.
From my experience, I definitely think it's the hardest! The beautiful thing with acrylic is that if you don't like something, you can paint over it. The beautiful thing with oil is that if you don't like something, you can change it 'cause it stays wet forever. Watercolor, well... Like you said, very unforgiving. However, the finished product can be so astoundingly beautiful.


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NASA's Rupak Biswas Sees Usable Quantum Computing before End of Decade
Quantum computing is a technology that promises to revolutionize the IT industry. Thus far, though, it has been unable to shake its perception as a sort of permanent "technology of the future." But, with the availability of quantum annealing computers from D-Wave, that perception might be changing. One of the first D-Wave systems has been deployed at NASA Ames Research Center, where researchers have been busy putting the machine through its paces.
To get a sense of where quantum computing stands today, we asked Dr. Rupak Biswas, Deputy Director of Exploration Technology at NASA Ames, to describe some of the early experiences the space agency has had with the D-Wave machine and about the field of quantum computing more generally. We also quizzed Biswas on NASA's plans for exascale computing and asked him to share his thoughts on US supercomputing leadership.
Quantum computing is one of a handful of technologies promising to be the "next big thing." What do you think are the most important capabilities it offers compared to conventional digital computers?
Rupak Biswas: The very fact that quantum computing uses qubits that can be in two states at the same time is extremely powerful. Thus, a system with two qubits can be in four states, while one with three qubits can be in eight states simultaneously. This principle of superposition enables a quantum computer to search or explore numerous possibilities in true parallel fashion, thereby providing a tremendous advantage over conventional computers.
Another important capability is tunneling: a quantum mechanical phenomenon where a particle goes through a barrier that it could not traverse classically. It is usually best explained using the wave-particle duality of matter and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. In a quantum computer, multiple qubits are able to penetrate the barriers in a concerted fashion.
Finally, there is the concept of quantum entanglement, where the quantum state of each qubit in a group of qubits cannot be described independently. Instead, the quantum state must be given for the system as a whole. This introduces the concept of long-range correlations between the measurement outcomes of remote qubits that have no known means of communicating directly with each other.
Where do you think quantum computing stands today, and when do you expect it to be mainstream?
Biswas: Quantum computing has matured tremendously over the past five years. There are numerous activities around the world where researchers are exploring how to create robust qubits, automatically correct errors, have them entangled, and increase coherence time. The challenge still is to build a system with large numbers of qubits that can be harnessed effectively to solve real problems. At the same time, other groups are working on quantum algorithms and software infrastructures to make these systems usable. I think we will start seeing the impact of quantum computing in the next five years, even though it might be a decade or so before it is considered mainstream.
The NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) Divsion has installed a D-Wave quantum computing system at the Ames Research Center. What kind of work has been performed on the machine?
Biswas: We have been learning how to efficiently program practical applications on the machine. Currently, we are focused on those related to planning and scheduling, data mining, fault diagnostics and Bayesian networks for anomaly prediction. For the D-Wave system, any problem that we wish to solve must first be mapped to a QUBO [Quadratic Unconstrained Bindary Optimization] form. Thereafter, it has to be embedded into the machine architecture that requires developing graph theoretical methods and tools.
Both these steps involve setting numerous problem-dependent parameters that require careful tuning because the system has inherent control noise — the operating precision is 4 bits. For a quantum annealing system like D-WAVE, massive spin co-tunneling plays a key role and is affected by the connectivity patterns on the architecture. We expect that our research will provide a better understanding of the practical limitations of the system and, therefore, lead to future improvements.
Turning back to more conventional systems, what are NASA's plans for exascale computing? When is NASA planning to deploy its first exascale supercomputer?
Biswas: NASA's supercomputing plans are driven by mission needs rather than achieving a certain peak performance number. NASA utilizes supercomputing modeling and simulation extensively to support numerous programs in aeronautics, Earth and space science, space exploration, and technology development. We need to provide our scientists and engineers a reliable end-to-end production supercomputing environment where they can most efficiently and effectively do their work while we continuously enhance the capability with minimal disruption. Over the past decade, NASA's computing capability has increased by three orders of magnitude. Extrapolating this trend, one can expect us to deploy our first exascale supercomputer in the early part of the next decade.
What types of applications that the agency uses will be able to take advantage of such a machine?
Biswas: Some NASA applications could effectively use an exascale system today, and many more applications will be exascale-ready within the next 10 years. Any application that must simulate phenomena at vastly different length and time scales could use an exascale or larger system. For instance, in Earth system modeling, length scales vary from global to regional, while time scales lie between centuries and hours. Similarly, astrophysical processes range in scale from a quantum singularity to the entire universe and from Planck time to billions of years.
In the field of computational fluid dynamics, the most accurate models, such as those using large eddy simulation and direct Navier Stokes methods, involve orders of magnitude ranges in length and time scales. In addition, the need to solve multi-phase, multi-physics problems for NASA missions can use up significantly more computational power than currently available. And engineering design cycles for launch and exploration vehicles using accurate high-fidelity simulations can be dramatically accelerated with an exascale system.
The FLOPS-centric model of supercomputing has been undergoing an increasing amount of scrutiny. By the time exascale machines arrive, will such a designation even be worthwhile? Do you believe most supercomputing users, NASA included, will be using other performance metrics as their main criteria?
Biswas: We at NASA already use other metrics as the main criteria to measure the performance of supercomputers, such as when making purchases and in managing daily operations. For many years, our primary metric has been how quickly and at what cost a system is able to run a workload of representative NASA applications. While FLOPS may provide an upper bound for supercomputer performance, it is not effective in predicting broad application performance, and the distinction becomes more apparent as we move towards exascale. For NASA, it is all about the impact that supercomputers are having and can have to accelerate our agency missions.
Are you worried that the US is in danger of losing it technological lead in supercomputing, especially as it pertains to these leading-edge systems?
Biswas: No, I am not worried. In fact, I am confident that that US has the wherewithal to maintain its supercomputing leadership. While many other countries are vying, this is a significantly more difficult challenge than just fielding a supercomputer with the most FLOPS. The supercomputing ecosystem is much more than a leading-edge hardware platform. It also includes robust and scalable systems and application software, associated infrastructure — such as storage and networking — an industry that thrives on competition and innovation, and a diverse community that collaborates and competes in the advancement of all of these areas. The US has the leadership in all of these areas and with a strategic vision and appropriate resources, will continue to maintain that status in the coming decade and beyond.
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We live in a very competitive world, and this is apparent in the video game industry where publishers and developers are constantly trying to get a leg up on their competition, whether it's through clever marketing or brilliant feats of engineering.
But what is NOT acceptable is when a publisher or developer uses bribes to gain an advantage. Che Chou, the Forza Motorsport community manager at Turn 10, has apparently done exactly this.
Here is Chou's post on the Forza forums, to quote:
"Hey all. Apparently, CNET.com is having a face-off between Forza and GT. We all know which game is we'd like to see win, so go here.
And vote for Forza Motorsport 3! Afterwards, come to this thread and post a message letting us know you've done it. We'll gift you a random unicorn! It's that easy. Do it now!"
So what's a "unicorn"? It's a very rare type of car in Forza 2 that can only be found in the game's Auction House. Some of them are sold for millions of credits, and are comprised of a handful of vehicles, including the 2005 Lotus Exige Espionage, and 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI TME.
So the fact that Turn 10 is giving these out for free to users who vote for Forza over Gran Turismo in CNET's poll is a very big deal.
You can check out the Forza bribery forum thread here, where you can literally see feedback on how the poll's results steadily turned in favor of Forza 3.
Here are just a few of the comments you can find from the thread's posters.
MorroidaZico: "Done voting for Forza. But man, honestly, us Forza lovers know how better Forza is as a game, but for those who have no idea what a racing simultator is or what the two franchises are all about, the GT video looks a lot more appealing."
LightnigWarr: "Ha ha, you're bribing us with a nice car... I like it."
Trystan Spyder: "What are we basing these votes on? I'm not sure CNET would be happy to know that the developer of Forza were bribing people for votes."
Lnin0: "I voted Forza 3 but I have to say based on the trailers GT looks more impressive."
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Roe v. Wade | Anti-CPC forces alter their tactics, auditors cast a probing eye on Planned Parenthood, and other news on the abortion front
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Auditing Planned Parenthood
Government agencies are auditing Planned Parenthood for dubious financial practices that cheat taxpayers and enrich Planned Parenthood.
The Washington Department of Social and Health Services audited Planned Parenthood Spokane and informed the group that it owes the taxpayers more than $629,000 due to overbilling. The audit found that Planned Parenthood has dispensed prescriptions and billed the government for drugs without substantiating documents. When people came in for a simple injection or to pick up a prescription, Planned Parenthood allegedly recorded their visits as face-to-face consultations to charge the taxpayers more.
It also allegedly overcharged the government to reimburse for condoms, billed for a pregnancy test that was not medically necessary, and engaged in "unbundling"-meaning that instead of billing the government for abortion-related services in one package, Planned Parenthood made more money by billing the government for post-abortion antibiotics separately. Planned Parenthood has responded by appealing every one of the charges. The attorney general's office is also auditing Planned Parenthood Western Washington.
In California, a former Planned Parenthood vice president-now a federal whistleblower-has filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, asking it to reinstate his lawsuit after a federal district court dismissed it. Whistleblower P. Victor Gonzalez claims that Planned Parenthood overcharged California taxpayers by at least $180 million.
Shift in tactics
For the first time, a governmental body is telling pregnancy centers how they must advertise what they don't do. Responding to accusations from pro-abortion groups that pro-life crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) mislead women about the services they do-and do not-provide, the Baltimore City Council passed a measure that would fine CPCs $150 a day if they fail to post signs stating they do not "provide or make referral for abortion or birth-control services."
Pro-lifers insist that the measure unfairly targets them since it has no similar provision for abortion providers. In a statement applauding the regulation, NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland said that CPCs give out "false and misleading information in an effort to discourage women from seeking abortion or using contraception."
Jeff Meister, director of administration and legislation at Maryland Right to Life, said the ordinance shows a shift in tactics targeting CPCs. Lawmakers in several states-Oregon, Texas, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland-have tried unsuccessfully to pass legislation regulating CPCs. Meister believes that abortion advocates are now first targeting local areas where they have more support, to build a precedent of public officials passing legislation that implies CPC dishonesty.
Abortion by force?
Caitlin Bruce is accusing Michigan abortionist Abraham A. Hodari of performing a forced abortion on her. In a civil complaint, Bruce said that after she decided she didn't want the abortion, Hodari had one of his assistants restrain Bruce and cover her mouth, starting the abortion while Bruce screamed, "Stop, stop, I don't want this."
Bruce has filed a civil suit against Hodari, and Operation Rescue has filed a separate complaint asking for a criminal investigation into Hodari's practices. Bruce said she has since suffered severe emotional distress and anguish, along with loss of wages, and charges Hodari with gross medical negligence.
Hodari claims in turn that he had already started the abortion and that stopping would have endangered Bruce's health. Hodari has come under scrutiny before-having paid a $10,000 fine for a 2003 abortion death and having faced charges for the illegal disposal of medical records. His license is due to expire at the end of January 2010.
Settlement reached
In early 2007, Rasheedah Dinkins, then 20, visited Metropolitan Medical Associates, an abortion clinic in Englewood, N.J. The clinic botched the abortion. Dinkins later passed out and was rushed to another hospital, where physicians removed her ruptured uterus. The hemorrhaging made her left lung collapse: She suffered a stroke and went into a coma for three weeks.
Her case led state inspectors to briefly close the facility, which performs tens of thousands of abortions a year, but it reopened in March of 2007. In December of 2009, Metropolitan Medical Associates agreed to a $1.9 million settlement with Dinkins for the botched abortion.
Princeton's preferences
Last year the LGBT Center at Princeton University sponsored a lecture about learning to "embrace and cultivate our erotic power," along with a lecture by an "anal sexpert" who made the case for "open relationships." Despite allowing a campus center that promotes a libertine sexuality, for the second year in a row the university has refused to allow students to open a Center for Abstinence and Chastity.
Joel Alicea, administrative chairman of the Anscombe Society and one of the students lobbying for an abstinence center, said establishing the center would lend institutional support to students struggling to remain abstinent in the university's "hook-up culture." While only a minority of students may be interested in pursuing an abstinent lifestyle, Alicea reasons that the number of LGBT students is also small.
In a letter to students who were petitioning to open a center, Princeton President Shirley Tilghman told students that their argument "implies that the Women's and LGBT Centers are there to support a non-chaste or non-abstinent lifestyle, which is not the case, and would be considered offensive by both centers."
Cell divide
A bio-pharmaceutical company is advertising that it has used fetal skin tissue to develop an anti-aging cream-saying it uses cultured fetal skin cells to create an "optimal, naturally balanced mixture of skin nutrients." The company, Neocutis, claims that the fetal tissue used to develop the cell line came from a single aborted pregnancy deemed "medically necessary." It claims the unborn baby could not have survived to term.
But Debi Vinnedge, executive director of Children of God for Life, argues that while one abortion may have started the cell line, the company has also mentioned "years of research" to develop the technology: "They don't tell you about the hundreds before that, before they perfected the cell line." At some point, the cells will die and will have to be replaced, presumably with more cells developed from fetal skin tissue, she said: "After 15 years, then what?"
Mark Lemko, president of Neocutis, said the company "expects to have no further need ever for a new or additional cell line" and that this single donation will provide some 900 million biological bandages for severe wounds and burns.
Fewer adoptions
The U.S. State Department has released the latest data on foreign adoptions, and the number has continued to decline for the fifth year in a row, to its lowest level since 1996.
The decline isn't quite as worrisome as it sounds, though, says Bill Blacquiere, president and CEO of Bethany Christian Services, the largest adoption agency in the United States. He says the declining number of foreign adoptions reflects a positive trend in countries that used to provide the United States with the highest number of adoptive children. China has relaxed somewhat its one-child policy to encourage more domestic adoptions. Russia is also encouraging domestic adoptions.
Guatemala, however, has still refused to ratify the Hague Treaty, so the number of adoptions has declined from 4,122 in 2008 to 756 in 2009. Bethany Christian Services' foreign adoptions have declined, from 497 foreign adoptions in 2008 to approximately 400 in 2009. Its adoptions overall have declined from 1,700 in 2008 to 1,500 as of November 2009.
Blacquiere adds that while countries like China are emphasizing domestic adoptions, most of the families choose young and healthy children. Older children, special-needs children, and sibling groups still need foreign adoptive homes.
Legal infanticide
Thanks to a loophole in Virginia law, it looks as though investigators will not be able to charge a woman with killing her newborn child. The woman gave birth to the baby on Dec. 11, later telling investigators that she had covered the baby with bedding while it was still living, moving, and breathing. The new mother told investigator Tracy Emerson that she never wanted the baby, and when he asked if she would have helped her baby breathe if she could do things differently, the woman said, "No. I would have left it there again."
Emerson said the medical evidence and the mother's own statement would be enough to charge her with homicide, but there's one catch: The baby was still connected to the mother by the umbilical cord. Because Virginia case law requires the baby to achieve an "independent and separate existence apart from its mother before its death" to be a murder victim, the baby is not considered to be a separate person and the mother cannot be charged.
Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee have made similar rulings, but the loophole may not last in Virginia. According to Emerson, several state legislators have promised to call an emergency legislative session to close the loophole.
Closing doors
Despite pro-abortion rejoicing at the beginning of a Democratic presidency, Planned Parenthood has had a bad year. STOPP International reports that in 2009, only 11 Planned Parenthood clinics opened and 38 Planned Parenthood offices closed-a record number of closures. It seems that shrinking state budgets can take credit, since Planned Parenthood relies on taxpayer funding for 34 percent of its revenue.
Planned Parenthood of Indiana, for example, announced that it was closing six clinics due to the loss of a state-administered federal grant. All seven Planned Parenthood clinics in El Paso, Texas, have closed as well, citing financial pressure as the reason. Planned Parenthood of Augusta, Ga., is cutting its hours in half-blaming the lagging economy-after pro-life activists held a 40 Days for Life vigil.
Abortion in Britain
The rest of the world should note what Britain is doing to combat teen pregnancy and abortion-and should perhaps do the opposite. Britain now has the highest rate of abortion in Europe, with the abortion rate for teenage girls increasing by nearly a third over the past decade, and half of teenage pregnancies ending in abortion. The government is responding with calls for more sex education, making sex education mandatory at age 15 although the legal age of consent in Britain is 16. Parents are no longer allowed to have their children opt out of sex education, and faith-based schools are now required to teach it.
Other Roe v. Wade articles in this issue:
A pro-baby wave | Optimistic signs point to a changing abortion debate | Marvin Olasky
Learning to wait | Denied federal funds, abstinence educators plan next moves | William McCleery
'Look after orphans' | Twenty ways to become an adoption-friendly church | Paul Golden
Chemical reaction | The drug RU486 gives women the option of abortion in privacy | Alisa Harris
Eyewitnesses | Ultrasound technology is one reason more Americans are becoming pro-life | Alisa Harris
Finding searchers | Pregnancy centers buy Google real estate to reach abortion-minded women | Emily Belz
Higher learning? | Catholic colleges have become training ground for pro-abortion politicians | Anne Hendershott
Called to a cause | The pro-life movement won over Marjorie Dannenfelser, and now she's working to help it win over Congress | Marvin Olasky
'It all clicked together' | How one Christian volunteer found herself in the right place at the right time at a crisis pregnancy center in Texas | Susan Olasky
The telltale protests | The abortion issue did not die after Roe v. Wade | Andrée Seu


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How can two seas not mix? I think this is commonly known and the explanation everyone gives is "because they have different densities".
What I get is that they eventually will mix, but this process takes a long time.
From what you see in this picture you can see that they have a clear separation line as if you would mix water and oil.
Basically what I'm skeptical about is the clear separation line between them. Putting highly salted water and normal water in the same bowl will cause almost instant mixing. Can you get the same effect as shown in the picture in a bowl at home ?
I'm looking for a more complete answer than just that they have different densities. Thanks.
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Mr. Clemons has been a Georgia Educator since 1979 and advanced to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Brooks County School District after serving in several administrative positions at the Central Office Level. Clemons has been an administrator with the Brooks County School District for over 20 years. His career began as an educator with the Lowndes County School District teaching science, math and coaching basketball.
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The students performing are Elizabeth Baker, a senior music performance major from Grapevine, Texas; Drew Ervin, a junior music and computer science major from Springdale, Ark.; Carter Harlan, a sophomore music education major from Fayetteville, Ark.; Allison King, a junior music major from Fort Worth, Texas; Lindsay Palmer, a sophomore music education major from Idabel, Okla.; and Bret Steed, a senior music performance major from Idabel, Okla.
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Vice President Joe Biden's task force on gun violence will make its recommendations this week, but parts of the proposal�already have leaked. Here's a look at key parts.
Reinstating the�assault weapons ban
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When Biden didn't mention reinstating the assault weapons ban, which lapsed in 2004, some argued that meant the White House would not pursue it. But at a press conference Monday, Obama said he would press for a "meaningful" ban, although he conceded it might not make it through Congress.�
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Although a ban on assault weapons remains unpopular, some gun control advocates think a law restricting gun magazines could pass in part because it is popular with the general public. An official who met with Biden's task force told�NBC that�a ban on large magazines would be included in the proposal.
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Under current law, prosecutors in gun trafficking cases must show that the seller knew or had reason to know that a buyer was a felon. Gun control advocates argue that a federal gun trafficking law that changes that would create an incentive for more thorough background checks. The Huffington Post reports that it will be included in the proposals.
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Private gun sales, including those that take place at gun shows,�do not require a federal background check. The Washington Post reported that Biden's task force will recommend "universal background checks," which means they would be required in any gun sale.�
Expanding federal data in background checks
President Obama could order federal agencies provide more comprehensive data to the federal background check database, especially on mental health. Democratic Rep. Mike Thompson of California told CNN that could be one of the executive actions Obama takes without Congressional help.
Cracking down on people who lie on background checks
White House aides told the New York Times that the recommendations also will include directing federal prosecutors to crack down on people who lie on their background checks.
Limit imports of guns
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People briefed on the Biden task force say that it includes a recommendation to impose new limits on guns imported from other countries, an action the president could take on his own.
Appointing an ATF director
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The federal agency in charge of enforcing gun laws, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has not had a permanent director for six years. Several accounts of Biden's comments on actions Obama could take immediately include naming an appointee to the bureau.�
Expanding research into gun violence
During the 1990s, Congress pulled funding and added language to appropriations bills that effectively restricted�federal research into gun violence. An official who met with Biden's task force told NBC that Biden mentioned "new avenues for gun violence research," likely through the Centers for Disease Control.


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A modern 2 bedroom ground floor apartment situated within easy walking distance of both Surin and Bangtao beaches and within easy reach of an abundance of shops and restaurants.
Set in lush tropical gardens there is direct access to two large pools, one of which is a 30 mtr lap pool where there is a well equipped gym and sauna with a Bar B Q area and function bar room which is available for parties. The other main pool offers safe bathing for families with children.
There is a large terrace, together with a grassed lawn which offers lots of space for outdoor sitting and dining and it is surrounded by tropical palms which give shade from the hot sun if required.
The apartment has a large sitting and dining area with an open plan modern western style kitchen which has built in oven along with washing machine, fridge/freezer and micowave oven. The centre island unit offers good storage and is also a breakfast bar with stools.
The main bedroom has a large king size bed with en suite bathroom which has twin basins, a bath and built in shower. The second bedroom has a king size bed which can be converted to 2 single beds and also has shower room and toilet which can also be accessed from the main living area. All rooms have ceiling fans and air conditioning.
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Villa Ritola was an intrinsic part of the Finnish long-distance running dynasty that held sway at the Olympic Games of the 1920s. He and Paavo Nurmi cut a swathe through the opposition, winning a clut...
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Closing CeremonyThese Games introduced the Closing Ceremony ritual as we know it today. This involves the raising of three flags: the flag of the International Olympic Committee, the flag of the host nation and the flag of the next host nation.
No time to loseFinnish runner Paavo Nurmi won five gold medals to add to the three he had won in 1920. His most spectacular performance occurred on 10 July. First, he easily won the 1500m and then, a mere 55 minutes later, he returned to the track to win the 5,000m.
Hollywood materialAmerican swimmer Johnny Weissmuller won three golds. He claimed two further golds at the 1928 Games and went on to become famous playing Tarzan of the Apes in 12 movies. The Paris Games themselves became immortalised in "Chariots of Fire", the Oscar-winning film about principled British runner Eric Liddell.NOCs 44Athletes 3,089 (135 women, 2,954 men)Events 126Volunteers n/aMedia 1,000 journalists
Immortalised by a filmThese Games were better known as the Olympic Games of Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, the "Chariots of Fire" Games, immortalised on the silver screen by Hugh Hudson.
Protocol ceremonyAt the Closing Ceremony, the practice of raising three flags (one for the International Olympic Committee, one for the host country and one for the future host country of the Games) was instigated.
Artistic heightsThe art competition reached its apogee.
TennisLast appearance of tennis until the 1988 Games.
Athletes' accommodationFirst time that the athletes were accommodated in an Olympic Village, a group of wood cabins.
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The interest of the public and the media625,000 spectators and 1 000 journalists.
A future film starPeter John "Johnny" Weissmuller made his first Olympic appearance. He also participated in the 1928 Games and then went on to Hollywood where he famously became Tarzan.
CeremoniesParis 1924. French athlete George André takes the Olympic Oath.
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Lighting the Olympic Flame by: A symbolic fire at an Olympic Summer Games was first lit in 1928 in Amsterdam.
Olympic Oath by: Georges André (athletics)
Official Oath by: The officials' oath at an Olympic Summer Games was first sworn in 1972 in Munich.
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It shows semi-naked athletes, a reminder of Antiquity, making the Olympic salute. In the background, the flag of the French Republic. In the foreground, palm leaves, symbols of victory.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The number of people casting ballots at early-voting places has now exceeded 2 million in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections reported late Thursday afternoon that in-person early-voting had surpassed the mark. More than 2.2 million votes have been cast when traditional absentee ballots and those living or stationed overseas are added.
In 2008, more than 2.4 million people voted early in person and 2.6 million when all non-Election Day voting was counted -- both records.
In-person early voting began Oct. 18 and ends Saturday afternoon. Mail-in absentee ballots must be turned in to local elections boards by Monday or postmarked by Tuesday.
Early voting runs through November 3rd in all North Carolina counties. Not only can those who are already registered vote, but residents who haven't registered can do so and vote during the one stop process.
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Voters were met with lines as they tried to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting in several Eastern Carolina counties.
In Pitt County, the line this morning was out the door and down the block at the Winterville Fire Department. Around 11:00 a.m. the line was about a hundred people outside, with another 30 people inside.
Pitt County Elections Director Dave Davis said there were lines at every site this morning. But he says the lines moved quickly.
A total of 2,874 people cast their ballot in Pitt County with 72 people registering. Davis says the three individual voting sites that were open Thursday saw more voters come through than on the first day of early voting in the 2008 election. However, there were five sites open on that day in 2008, compared to the first day of early voting in 2012. Thus, the overall number of voters for the first day of early voting in Pitt County was higher in 2008 compared to 2012.
In Carteret and Craven counties there have also been lines at early voting sites.
Each county has locations where people can cast their ballots early, through Saturday, November 3.
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If you did not register to vote, one stop voting is your only option. It allows you both register and cast your ballot at the same time.
The onset of early voting is bringing national Democratic and Republican party leaders to North Carolina. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Democratic counterpart Debbie Wasserman Schultz each planned to participate in campaign events in the state Thursday as in-person absentee voting started.


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|HHS athletes honored for fall sports achievement
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HHS athletes in boys' golf, softball, volleyball and football were recognized for their efforts during the 2012 fall sports season at the athletic awards program Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Additionally, Academic All-State honors awarded by Colorado High School Activities Association were announced by athletic director Sandra Rahe.
Kendra Schlachter was acknowledged for her sports trainer expertise and assistance to the whole athletic program.
Boys' golf
Coach Garrett Gordon, assisted by Nic Balog and Stefan Betley, presented awards to the boys' golf team.
Letterwinners for the season are seniors Deyten Klein and Keaton Arkulari; juniors Gage Garnas and Tanner Smith; and sophomore Kody Timm.
Participation award winners are senior Matt Golden; junior Wyatt Bishop; sophomores A.J. Brandt, Troy Brown, Kade Hiller, Nathan Miles and Devin Wilber; and freshmen Tristan Brown, Dakota Gibson, Xander Nelson and Scott Osborne.
Klein was a state qualifer and All-Conference golfer, Arkulari made All-Conference, and Garnas was a state alternate and All-Conference honorable mention.
Coaches Ashley Clayton and Kendra Schlachter presented softball awards for the season.
Letterwinners are seniors Elissa Baker, Vicki Jeffers, Camille Elliott and Chandler Gerk; junior Alyssa Killin; sophomores Leigha Terry, Taylor Goldenstein, Allison Boehm, Stefani Razo and Keeya Marquez; and freshmen Roni Beavers and Kaitlyn Lenhart.
Freshman Dani Brandt earned a participation award.
Gerk was recognized for earning All-Conference honors and for playing in the All-State game.
Coaches Michelle Vieselmeyer and Theresa Tharp presented awards to the HHS volleyball team, who made it to the regional level in the 2012 season.
Letterwinners are seniors Molly Brandt, Lindsay Helgoth, Erin Vieselmeyer and manager Rachel Schneider; juniors Tia Huffman, Ashley Humphreys, Maddie King and Jacinda Krueger; and sophomore Megan Vieselmeyer.
Participation award winners are senior Gaby Chavez; juniors Malena McWilliams, Audi Peña and Eva Penzing; sophomores Jentry Andersen, Anastasia Conklin; Kaylee Ham, Alex McCallum, Rosa Ochoa and Lynnette Stark; and freshmen Adilene Bencomo, Peyton Dittmer, Jaylene Dominguez, Lori McWilliams, Megan Parker, Kaely Zilla and manager Kanyon Moore.
Erin Vieselmeyer received All-Conference honors.
Coaches John Zilla, Dusty McConnell, Cutter Garrison, Merle Powell and Nic Balog presented football awards to the team that won a first-round playoff game and made it to the state quarterfinals.
All members of the 2012 Dragon team lettered, as they all saw action in the first-round playoff game.
Letterwinners are seniors Brett Cumming, Jesus Hermosillo, José Jaquez, Ben Martinez, Leo Ortiz, Astolfo Rojo, Alfredo Santos and Logan Zeiler; juniors Daniel Bencomo, Trevor Dalton, Andrew Kent, Ryan Krogmeier, Alan Madrid, Ryan Parker, Saul Ramos and Logan Tharp.
Sophomores Tito Fierro, T.J. Gertner, Dylan Kotch, Jesus Martinez, Nicholas Ortner, Wyatt Powell and Luke Stewart; and freshmen Bradley Cumming, Marques Harvey, Cody Lamm, Taylor Mayden, Eric Rojo and Sidney Struckmeyer.
Conference recognition found Brett Cumming named co-player of the year. All-Conference picks were Brett Cumming, Bradley Cumming, Hermosillo, Krogmeier and Tharp.
Honorable mention All-Conference recognition went to Kotch, Powell and Ramos.
Academic All-State
Junior and senior letterwinners earning Academic All-State honors were recognized.
Those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher and named to the first team are Molly Brandt, Brett Cumming, Trevor Dalton, Lindsay Helgoth, Ben Martinez, Rachel Schneider, Tanner Smith, Logan Tharp, Erin Vieselmeyer and Logan Zeiler.
Those with a GPA between 3.3-3.59, earning honorable mention honors, are Chandler Gerk, Ashley Humphreys, José Jaquez, Alyssa Killin, Ryan Krogmeier and Jacinda Krueger.
The HHS volleyball team was also recognized as an Academic All-State team.
All varsity team members who participate on the team for more than 75 percent of the season are figured in the team GPA. The team must have a 3.50 cumulative or higher to rank as an All-State team.
The HHS volleyball team had a 3.62 cumulative GPA. Team members include Molly Brandt, Lindsay Helgoth, Tia Huffman, Ashley Humphreys, Maddie King, Jacinda Krueger, Erin Vieselmeyer and Megan Vieselmeyer.
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Rablau is chair-elect of OSAPS
Dr. Corneliu Rablau is the new chair-elect of the Ohio-Region Section of the American Physical Society.
Kettering University's Dr. Corneliu Rablau, associate professor of Physics, became the chair-elect of the Ohio-Region Section of the American Physical Society (OSAPS) during the spring meeting at Ohio State University in Columbus, April 13-14.
In that capacity, he recently attended the American Physical Society (APS) Unit Convocation in Washington D.C., a three-day program that brought together the executive officers of the various sections, divisions and forums of APS with the major goal of discussing the strategic plan put forward by the APS executive leadership.
As part of the program, Dr. Rablau also participated in a Congressional Visit Day, a grass-roots lobby effort sponsored by APS aimed at increasing Congress support for
robust budgets for the federal agencies that fund scientific research and STEM education, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) and the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science.
The visit on Capitol Hill included extensive discussions on scientific research and STEM education issues with the staffers in charge of science in the offices of U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.), U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), U.S. Representative John Dingell (D-Mich.), as well as a meeting with U.S. Congressman Dale Kildee (D-Mich.) and his science staffer.
The message conveyed to the members of the Congress was that robust, sustained and predictable federal support for the science agencies that provide the foundation for discovery, innovation, entrepreneurship and education of the future technical force is critical for the future competitiveness of the United States in the face of increasing global competition, and should be a priority of the federal budget, Rablau said.
He noted that in Congressman Kildee's office on Capitol Hill, "it was refreshing to be greeted in the lobby of the Congressman's office by a teddy bear wearing a Kettering University T-shirt. I knew I was in friendly territory," he added.


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