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- W-4 Form – Please be aware of your tax situation as we cannot advise how to fill out your W-4 due to liability reasons.
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"CNC and robotics – all operated by SINUMERIK" is the official slogan of the two strategic development partners Siemens and Kuka who successfully developed the intelligent interface Run MyRobot /Machining in order to simplify the connection of robots to machine tools and to optimize processes. Acting as a launch customer the German machine tool builder Handtmann A-Punkt Automation GmbH presented... [more]
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Throughout the year, Tommy Jacomo, wisecracking executive director of the Palm restaurant in Washington, takes very good care of his powerful regulars, giving them favored seating, squeezing them in when the joint is jammed.
Now, with the approach of holiday tipping season, it's reciprocity time - "if they want to get a table" next year, Jacomo chortles.
Holiday tipping is meant to thank those who have already made our lives easier. But let's get real here. It also helps ensure continued good service from the folks who mind our kids, cut our hair, collect the trash, deliver the mail or put us through our Pilates paces. Call it relationship-building or call it enlightened self-interest.
"Generosity begets generosity. It might not be intentional, but it happens that way," said Tony Curtis of Colonial Parking, who spent 25 years retrieving customers' cars in garages and lots before he became a senior operations manager in 2005.
"Our motto at Colonial is, 'We don't work for tips,' " said Curtis, "but it's only human" for the company's lower-paid workers to exert extra effort - "maybe putting the car in a favorable space ... holding the door a little longer" - for patrons who show appreciation at year's end.
"You take care of anyone who renders a service to you over and above their normal position, who is very cordial to you, or who you expect to be doing business with next year," counsels Ann Marie Sabath, author of "One Minute Manners." "If you have a high-maintenance dog, or a husband who is a pig, make sure you take care of the dog walker and the cleaning lady."
Of course, tipping depends on what we can afford and what we think is expected, although we often haven't a clue about the latter.
"In restaurants, you know to tip 15 to 20 percent, but a third of the country doesn't even know that," said Michael Lynn, an associate professor of consumer behavior at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. "For holidays, the norms aren't so clear-cut. There is a lot of anxiety."
Geography influences some giving patterns, said Greg Daugherty, executive editor of Consumer Reports, which published a holiday survey based on the 2006 tipping habits of 1,800 Americans in the December issue of the magazine.
"The Northeast seems to be home of cash tips, in large amounts. Apparently in the South, money is not as common" as gift items, he said. "If you're new to an area, it doesn't hurt to ask your neighbors. You don't want to give too little and insult someone, or give too much, because we can't afford to, especially at this time of year."
In the face of general confusion, we went into the field for guidance. Many in the service sector say they give the same cheery service with or without holiday largess.
Tipping hints from the pros
Barbers, hairstylists, spa personnel
Makia Simmons normally gets as much as a $10 tip on a $23 haircut at Wall's Barber Shop near the White House, but December tips can jump to $20. "A good pair of clippers" was a particularly welcome gift one year, she said.
House cleaners
"Some customers will give the price of one cleaning, and some will do much better," said Dennis Whitfield, owner of Maid to Order in Beltsville, Md. Cleaning a small apartment averages $65, a three-bedroom house about $110. "When they call to ask, I say, 'Whatever you think they are worth.' "
Letter carriers
The U.S. Postal Service bans cash tips and allows only token gifts; edibles are expected to be shared with co-workers.
Nannies, full-time sitters
"There is no rule, but a week's salary for every year the nanny has been with you" is one guideline, said Barbara Kline, owner of White House Nannies in Bethesda, Md. That can seem astronomical for a longtime nanny, she said, but "people need to look at this seriously because nannies are the people who make their lives work." Other ways to say thanks and "please stay with us" include a plane trip home or full health insurance.
Newspaper deliverers
"If elderly people say, 'I need the paper on the porch,' and the carrier doesn't do that, they won't get much of a response in the little envelope they leave. If the carrier responds, customers are apt to be generous at Christmastime," said Spyros Loukas, a Washington Post circulation division manager, noting that holiday tips to these independent contractors can range from $10 to $30 or $50. And although carriers work 365 days a year in all weather, "we never try to tie service to any kind of financial inducement."
Parcel delivery
"Some but not all of my clients give $10 or $20 at the holidays, and I am very thankful," said a FedEx driver who would not give his name because he is not authorized to talk to reporters. Other clients "give gift cards for gasoline, minor stuff. It's nice."
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JWC TO ALEXANDER CARLYLE; 13 September 1831; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18310913-JWC-AC-01; CL 5:425-426.
Templand Tuesday [13? September 1831]
My dear Alick
I have got little new light either as to my own transportation or the transportation of my luggage—but am nevertheless still intent on being off on Thursday week[.]1 Carlyle writes to bring meal butter &c at all rates and "whatever else I think will be required in a lodging house"—a most indefinite order which however I shall endeavour to comply with to the best of my ability— He also writes that there are—bugs! in his present lodging and therefore it will most likely not suit—a revelation which has given my weak nerves a considerable shock—but doubtless we shall be enabled to prevail against the Devil even in this new shape— For the rest he is tolerably well trying to push on poor Dreck with what power he has—but "sair haden doon with the Bub[b]ly Jock"2 of a Bookseller—
Now I will expect you the end of the week[.] I should like to get to Scotsbrig on Tuesday at latest— And there will be a large barrel to take—besides a box, trunk & c—so that the cart will be indespensible [sic]— If you bring the butter I shall be all ready to pack—my Mother having got meal made &c &c— And I will give you all my thanks and speeches about trouble at once—
We should have been home yesterday but the pony could not be had for Grace3 and my Mother would positively not suffer us to set out till today when she could send a cart with her and the meal &c all at once— Today it is a pour of rain—if it dries up we will go still and keep Charles4 all night— I am quite distressed at the waste of time when so much is to be done—
Will you ascertain what time the boat from Annan sails—how it conducts itself, and when it reaches Liverpool— My Cousin Alick5 is here but unfortunately he goes by the coach on Monday— My kindest love to them all at Scotsbrig—and to yourself[.] On Saturday or Sunday or Monday at farthest I will look for you—
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North City will be in the spotlight both Sunday and Nov. 16, when the Altrusa Club of St. Augustine hosts fund-raising history tours with historian and author David Nolan as the guide.
The tours, $15 in advance and $18 at the door, begin at the Llambias House, 31 St. Francis St., and include refreshments in the garden.
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Apr 11
Posts: 556
Rosebudd says:
Well, moving yard in a few days .. (will do another post to explain) and they all feed haylage,
good hay is very hard to find around here, even the nice looking bales once opened up are just terrible..anyway, flick is on hay atm, but living out, once moved she will be in during the day and out at night, (back to normal routine) I'd like to feed haylage, as the supply they have is nice, but more like wrapped hay anyway.. but i dont want her to get chubz, so thinking minimal haylage , (despite the fact i prefer to feed adlib) and possibly hay replacer such as hi fi lite ?
who uses haylage? opinions?
Sep 08
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We have had to feed Tenor and Tilly haylage for the past 3 months as like yourself we were finding it difficult sourcing quality hay. Tbh I was very dubious about feeding haylage as Tenor being a Welshie puts weight on easily ! And Tilly being 3/4 TB does'nt need hyping up ! The haylage is in those big round bales and is long grass so cut late, therefore it is'nt very rich and suits both horses. I have'nt noticed any change in behaviour but they don't have alot of grass so need some nutrition. When they have access to more grass I will monitor their weight and if need be will switch back to hay. If the haylage that you are using is more like hay then give it a go, try using small holed haynets or put one haynet inside another one to slow down the eating time. If your grazing is fairly good then I would'nt worry about feeding Hi Fi light just try her with maybe one large net throughout the day and one small net.
Yes, these are the big bales too, it'll be like 5 pound each for a big bale between us, which will last probs a week/2 weeks, and when hay is £4 a small bale, and id been using almost 3 bales a week i will save so much money.. (very small, small bales)
Flicks been on haylage in the past, but the more commercial types, like horsehage, and i've always found her droppings were loose, which is whats putting me off a little so considering feeding yea sacc rather than a haylage balancer.. but will just see how she gets on, cos its local haylage its not covered in preserves etc,
Wow that's so cheap, your'e really lucky, we pay £40.00 for our round bales ! Hopefully if the grass is cut late and it is'nt too rich her droppings won't be too loose.
yeh, im not sure how much they are but im guessing they're reasonably priced, around £30 i think .. no hopefully not as it is quite dry haylage :D
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kevinhiatt says:
I was feeding all the horses I have ever owned on steamed hay, but to do this on a yard is very difficult, now at a completely new yard my horse is on hayledge small bales, ad lib fed from a ground manager, its not suppose to be as rich as hay and contains more water like 50% I am informed, noticed no difference, at the last yard a big bale was bought besides the white mould (sugar mould) there was black mould and it was hot and smelled like raw sewage which made you feel sick as it was as if someone had overflowing cess tank, if everything ok should smell lovely as the hayledge I have now.
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rhapsody says:
I've been using haylage for the past 3 years as when my herd went up to 3 it worked out much cheaper in the long run. Our large round bales are £25 if you collect them yourself and is good quality. As it is quite rich then you don't need to feed as much. Recently our merchant ran out of it (never been heard of before, but the weather here has been bad and horses are not out as early as they usually are) and I had to use hay again for a week or so, I hated it - it was dustier than the haylage and I had to use twice the amount so it didn't last as long either. Thankfully they got some more in this week. I couldn't face going back to hay long term and the horses weren't so keen on it either, especially Zara who at 3 years old had never had it before - she looked as though she was saying "what is this stuff you expect me to eat?"
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Rhapsody - do you think your experience re cost is fairly universal? I'm interested as we have 5 between my daughter and I and the friend's pony.
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Rhapsody - do you think your experience re cost is fairly universal? I'm interested as we have 5 between my daughter and I and the friend's pony.
I would say my feed merchant is a lot cheaper than some other places. I had to get a couple of bales in from a farmer to tide me over til the feed merchant got his supply in, and I not only had to travel about 20 miles to get it, it was £30 a bale, I bought two to make it worth my while travelling all that way so that was £60, whereas 2 bales from my merchant would only have been £50 and less diesel to get there. To use the square bales of hay that I used to use would work out a fortune, as they are now £6 each and I would go through approx 15 per week for the 3 of them if they were in, at least, so the round bales are far more economical for me. I have a couple of friends who are on a livery yard and they buy a bale between them to save money, they get it delivered from a local farmer and they pay £30. I have heard though that in some parts of the country you can pay £50 a bale.
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A testamentary trust comes into existence as a result of a person's death. The trust's purpose is holding property for the benefit of someone else. A trust reports capital gains using a Schedule D that is similar to the Schedule D for reporting gains on personal income tax returns. Determination of capital gain or loss for a trust is the same as for individuals. The calculation is the difference between sales proceeds and basis in the property. When someone dies, the normal tax rule defines basis as the fair market value of the property on the date of death.
Step 1
Record a description of the sold property in Column (a) of Line 6 on Schedule D for Form 1041.
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Enter the date of death in Column (b).
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State the sale date of the property in Column (c).
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- Deduction of a capital loss is prohibited for any sale by a trust to a beneficiary of the same trust.
- A special rule excludes from tax up to $250,000 of gain from selling a house used by the decedent as a main home for two of the five years preceding death. See the IRS Instructions for Schedule D (Form 1041) for details on "Sale of Decedent's Main Home."
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- Internal Revenue Service Schedule D for Form 1041
- LegalZoom.com: Creating a Testamentary Trust
- IRS.gov: Instructions for Form 1041
- IRS.gov: Capital Gains and Losses
- IRS.gov: Publication 551
- IRS.gov: Instructions for Schedule D
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Denny Hamlin starts the season off right by winning the Sprint Unlimited this evening at Daytona International Speedway, opening the season the same way he ended the 2013 season with a victory.
Hamlin won his second straight race since his recovery from a broken back at Auto Club Speedway late last March, within a few weeks Hamlin was back slowly starting in Talladega in May after having missed four races, and seven months after his injury, Hamlin gained a victory at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Hamlin led during all three sections on six different occasions for 27 laps during the Sprint Unlimited exhibition race that featured 75 laps, and had only eight cars that remained on track at the end of the night. Hamlin darted away from the pack and drove to the checkered flag unchallenged.
"Any questions?" Hamlin asked over his team radio after he cross the finish line.
"The best car won, that's for sure," Hamlin said in victory lane. "That's two in a row for us."
Under clear skies and a full moon, more than half the field was obliterated in a wreck on Lap 35 during the second segment of the race.
It all began when Matt Kenseth, two-time Daytona 500 winner and 2003 Sprint Cup Champion, dove low to the inside and hit Joey Logano, causing them both to spin and created a multi-car crash.
Tony Stewart, who spent 6 months recovering after having shattered his right leg in August, was involved as Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch and other drivers slammed into the #14 Mobil 1/Bass-Pro Shops Chevrolet.
Danica Patrick went into the grass to miss the spinning cars but spun out herself that ended with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. knocking the side off her car, after having slammed into Gordon and Kurt Busch that jacked their cars up in the air onto his hood.
"I has no idea (it was her, Danica)," Stenhouse Jr. said after leaving the infield care center. "It could have been a part or a jet dryer; I had no idea until I got in the infield care center.
"She was like, 'Man, you drilled me.' I was like, 'Sorry. I didn't know who I hit.'"
No one was injured in the multi-car pileup; Kenseth took the blame for the crash, saying he didn't know Logano was on his inside.
"I feel bad I took out that many cars," said Kenseth. "That's not the way you want to start the season."
The drama didn't end there shortly after the NASCAR pace car caught fire, forcing Brett Bodine from the car under caution.
Kyle Busch made a dramatic move as he drifting down the track, resulting in bumping Brad Keselowski, causing the #18 M&M's Toyota to spin. Busch, not surprising saved the car, with only minor damage to the nose of the car.
Four short laps after the restart, Marcos Ambrose bumped Dale Earnhardt Jr. and turned him into the wall, destroying any hope of Earnhardt Jr. going for the victory. Earnhardt Jr. showed his displeasure when he bumped the back of Ambrose's car under caution.
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– Profit guidance in line with estimates
Instrumentation and controls firm Spectris said that like-for-like (LFL) sales for 2013 were broadly flat on the year before, as growth in the second half offset a poor start to the year.
The Surrey-headquartered company said that reported and LFL sales for the fourth quarter of 2013 were up 3% compared with the year before, with a strong performance in Asia making up for more subdued growth in North America and Europe.
This follows the 3% LFL growth in the third quarter, making up for 3% decline in LFL sales in the first half.
Reported sales for 2013 were 2% higher than the previous year, helped by acquisition and foreign exchange movements.
Analyst Jo Reedman from N+1 Singer said this growth implies full-year revenue of £1,255m.
Adjusted operating profit for the year was said to be £214.7m, more or less flat on 2012 and in line with market forecasts, Reedman said.
Commenting on the results, John O'Higgins, Chief Executive, said: 'We are pleased with the good performance shown by our businesses in the fourth quarter, in view of a strong comparative prior year period.
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Two teenagers were arrested for setting a large turtle on fire and stabbing it to death last month in Bellport.
Thomas Gorman, of East Patchogue, and Roark Xanthos, of Bellport, both 18, took a 12-pound snapper turtle found on the side of a road and brought it to the backyard of a house on Circuit Road on Saturday, May 22, Suffolk County police said. They placed the turtle in a fire pit constructed with rocks from the house's yard.
While the turtle was still alive, the teens doused it with gasoline and set it on fire, police said. Once the turtle was burned, they allegedly killed it by stabbing it with a metal pole through its shell.
Fifth Squad detectives earrested Xanthos on June 11 and Gorman on June 12. Both are charged with animal cruelty and criminal trespassing.
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I've spent a lot of time for the past couple days offline, usually taking naps because that is what I do.
This is an MMD thing, so if you don't care/don't know about it or its drama; this journal will probably confuse/bore you.
Over that time I've come up with a couple of thoughts, take this as a rant or not; I'm not mad so..
When people say that others are selfish for not giving out their edits.
There's a lot of things wrong with this type of statement to me.
I mean, for starters.. it's not allowed.
A lot of modelers don't allow giving out edits of their models; but people still do it anyways. They give them to their friends. Family. Some even just write in the description to note them for a trade, or a distribution link.
Also: not to related to this, but.. PLEASE STOP SAYING THAT THE CREATOR OF MMD DID NOT INTEND FOR THERE TO BE MMD RULES, BECAUSE THAT IS JUST BULLSHIT.
He wrote, specifically, that the only rules are the MODELER rules.
And yeah, that's against the rules. But we all know it's never going to change.
Anyways back to the point, before I begin rambling.
How is it selfish?
I mean, when I make an edit, I usually like it. Yeah, even if I write 'I HATE HOW THIS TURNED OUT', a small part of me likes it. Why? Because it reminds me of when I couldn't edit for shit.
And also it reminds me that it's something unique. That nobody else has this exact edit I made. Sure, sometimes--most of the time--I'm willing to give it to friends. But.. that's my decision, isn't it? I decide, and I decide on people whom I can trust.
To me, it's like the new thing I got at the store. Something totally original that not everybody has.
What I'm trying to say; is look at it this way.
Imagine you just bought yourself a new pair of shoes. Nobody else has this exact design. You're the only one. You don't really want EVERYONE ELSE to suddenly get them and then all of a sudden you're just another grain of sand on a beach.
It's hard to explain, I guess.
And the other major thing.
I'll sum it up here, I don't intend for this to be totally long.
I think people should stop doing all this support stuff for the modelers and such. Yes, they're people.
Yes, they're being mistreated.
Yes, what's going on is unfair.
But no amount of support pictures, groups, bashing on rule breakers, etc. is going to change this.
It never has.
Best thing we can do? Follow the rules, at least if you break them do it privately. Don't go screaming to everyone "I BROKE A RULE!!!". Report quietly.
Don't go tattle-tale-ing as soon as you see a rule broken.
Why? It pisses them off more.
Screws everyone over.
Look what happened with Hana. She blocked non-Japanese users.
Don't think that she is the only one who can do that.
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Under Win XP this command does the following. 1. Executes "SomeNameOfAnEXE" located in directory "SomeDir" 2. Sets the Current Working Directory of the executed process to "SomeDirWeWantCWD" 3. Sets the name of the window to "NameOfWindow"
Under Win 7 step number 3 is not working. The window title becomes.... "C:\FullPathTo\SomeDir\SomeNameOfAnEXE.exe"
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Thursday, January 03, 2013
I have decided to do a complete restart (deleting all my past blogs, redoing my goals, etc). I am going to devote this next year to making myself a better me. I am going to start with getting myself healthy and devote time to myself. I need to make myself healthy so I can be a motivation for others in my family to do the same. I have finally gotten everyone in my house (hubby and mom) on the same page and we are going to eat healthier in 2013 and cut out the fast food and processed food and incorporate lean meats, fruits, veggies and healthy grains (so long processed white bread). I am also going to try and curb my sugar addiction and my Starbuck's addiction and go to the gym on a more regular basis.
A spark friend mentioned the 52lbs in 52 weeks plan she is doing with WW. That is also my goal to be healthy and lose 52lbs over the next year. I weighed myself on January 1, 2013 and I was 262.2 lbs. My goal for January 1, 2014 is to be 210.2 lbs or less (maybe even 1derland?). I have a vacation planned for late summer to go to Florida. I would love to comfortably wear the cute tankini that I bought at an end of summer sale.
My work is starting a Biggest Loser competition again and this time I want to actually weigh less at the end than when we started (I somehow gained 4lbs over the 3 month period we just finished, so much for using it to curb my holiday eating).
I have the Shamrock Run 5K on my 34th birthday this year and I have signed up to jog it. I will train to jog but I will not train harder than my foot allows me to. I will push myself but not enough to re-injure my foot. I do not have the time to be out with surgery (as that is what the doctor told me would happen if the tendon gets inflamed again). I will work to find that medium where I am pushing but not hurting myself. I will learn to love the elliptical (even if I think the thing wants to kill me).
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The elliptical is great! Such an amazing workout without all the hard impact. I've also found that using a midfoot strike while running decreases the impact on my joints. I haven't quite mastered it so I look like an idiot, but it's the only thing that doesn't irritate my achilles. If you're heel striking, it might be something to look into.
I'm in Portland too! I haven't signed up for the Shamrock yet, but if I can get through the next couple of weeks without injury I'm planning to sign up. If you need a running buddy/cheer team, just let me know.
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me. In a sun kissed meadow. The long green grass blowing upon the
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cloths, stretched upon a great treasure, hiding it from the prying
hands of greed. A universe built just for two, us two.
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had the days past. Her blood. The feel of it on my skin, beneath
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Swimming & Diving Team Receives Scholar All-American Status
Green Wave claim academic honor for spring semester after posting a cumulative 3.49 GPA
158 Tulane Student-Athletes Recognized by Conference USA for Their Work in the Classroom
Student-athletes maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better
Swimming & Diving Opens 2013 C-USA Championship On Wednesday
Green Wave look for solid ending to 2012-13 season; four-day event to take place in Houston
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Eleven-member senior class makes final home appearance in 174-69 loss to Lady Tigers
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11-member senior class to take the pool for final time before home crowd; meet slated to start at 6 p.m.
100 breast: 1:22.88 at San Diego State (1/10/12)
100 fly: 1:02.79 at San Diego State (1/7/11)
200 fly: 2:14.71 vs LSU (10/29/10)
200 free: 2:03.99 at Phil Hansel Cougar Classic Invitational (11/19/10)
500 free: 5:11.18 at C-USA Championship (2/25/10)
1000 free: 10:47.57 vs LSU (10/29/10)
1650 free: 17:47.36 at C-USA Championship (2/27/10)
400 IM: 4:41.50 at Phil Hansel Cougar Classic Invitational (11/19/10)
Career Notes: Four-year letterwinner participated in 32 events during her career...claimed Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Tulane 3.0 Club recognition each year.
2012-13: Participated in three events as a senior...posted season-best times of 1:03.15 in the 100 fly (Jan. 25) and 2:16.74 in the 200 fly (Jan. 26) during the LSU Quad Meet...also saw action vs North Texas and at the Phil Hansel Invitational...away from the pool, claimed Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Tulane 3.0 Club recognition.
2011-12: Swam in all nine meets as a junior...posted a career-best time of 1:22.88 in the 100 breast at San Diego State (Jan. 10) and season-best marks of 1:05.29 in the 100 fly vs North Texas (Oct. 15), , 2:08.61 in the 200 free at Houston Tri-Meet (Jan. 27), 2:16.78 in the 200 fly at Alabama (Oct. 29), 4:51.16 in the 400 IM vs Vanderbilt (Nov. 5) and 5:29.35 in the 500 free at the UH Cougar Classic (Nov. 17)...top finish of the year was a sixth-place showing in the 200 fly vs North Texas...away from the pool, claimed C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Tulane 3.0 Club recognition.
2010-11: Participated in all 10 events as a sophomore...posted career-best times of 2:03.99 in the 200 free at the Phil Hansel Cougar Classic Invitational (Nov. 19), 10:47.57 in the 1000 free vs LSU (Oct. 29), 1:02.79 in the 100 fly at San Diego State (Jan. 7), 2:14.71 in the 200 fly vs LSU (Oct. 29) and 4:41.50 in the 400 IM at the Phil Hansel Invite (Nov. 19) to go with season-best marks of 5:16.36 in the 500 free at the Conference USA Championship (Feb. 24) and 17:54.46 in the 1650 free at the Phil Hansel Invite (Nov. 20), ...top finishes of the season was fifth place in the 1650 free vs Florida International and in the 200 fly vs LSU...also swam the third leg of the 800 free at San Diego State...away from the pool, claimed C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Tulane 3.0 Club recognition.
2009-10: Swam in all 10 meets as a true freshman...posted career-best times of 5:11.18 in the 500 free at the Conference USA Championship (Feb. 25) and 17:47.36 in the 1650 free at the C-USA Championship (Feb. 27) to go with season-best marks of 10:52.61 in the 1000 free at the Houston Duals (Jan. 29), and 4:45.50 in the 400 IM at the C-USA Championship (Feb. 26)...top finish of the year was third in the 1000 free at Vanderbilt...also swam the anchor leg of the 400 free relay vs Vanderbilt and at San Diego State, the third leg of the 800 free relay at the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational...away from the pool, claimed C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and Tulane 3.0 Club recognition.
High School: Two-year letterwinner Zebulon B. Vance High School before playing final two prep seasons at Mallard Creek High for coach Taylor Blanton...was a 4Aa state qualifier in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle in each of her final three prep seasons, voted team captain as a junior and senior, and twice earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-America honors...named MECA Female Swimmer of the Year, voted team MVP and tabbed Senior of the Year by Wendy's High School Heisman and The Charlotte Observer in 2009...set a pair of school records at Mallard Creek and two more at Zebulon B. Vance...away from the pool, was a member of the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society...graduated class valedictorian, served as secretary of Mu Alpha Theta and earned the Mallard Creek Scholar Award.
Club: Swam 10 years for the Mecklenburg Aquatics Club...competed in the 2005 Deaflympic Games in Melbourne, Australia where she won the silver medal in the relays, and the 2007 World Deaf Championships in Taipei, Taiwan where she claimed two gold, one silver and two bronze medals in individual events...posted top times of 1:56.55 in the 200 free, 5:10.01 in the 500 free and 17:38.75 in the 1650 free.
Personal: Born Kristin Marie Ates on June 30, 1991 in Decatur, Ala...daughter of Steve and Lori Ates...has one brother, Steven, and one sister, Alyssa...completed degree in cell and molecular biology in May 2013.


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People come from all over the world to enjoy a slice of this Portuguese paradise in the Algarve. Miles of golden sandy beaches line the shores, while inland you'll find a landscape of fragrant pine trees. Stay in the finest hotels, many of which are attached to some of the world's best golf courses, or try your luck in the top local casinos. Vilamoura holidays bring a glamour and sophistication that will capture every visitor's heart.
If you are seeking a little more seclusion on your holiday to Vilamoura, you can head out of the resort and stay in the range of accommodation north of Falesia Beach. Located a short distance away from Vilamoura, this area allows you to walk to the beach and unwind in privacy.
For a more central location, near to the many restaurants and bars, stay in Aldeia Do Mar. This area has a selection of divine restaurants, plenty of shops and is within walking distance of the sun-kissed beach.
Popular as a golfing holiday destination, Vilamoura attracts many visitors to its lush green fairways and scenic courses. Of course, there is plenty more to enjoy here than putting on the green. The resort holds seafood festivals, carnivals, theme parks and scenic tours, which are just some of the array of activities the whole family can enjoy.
With its vibrant nightlife, Vilamoura has a lot more to offer in this respect than most areas of the Algarve. Choose what kind of night you want from the flashing lights of the popular nightclub the Kadoc on Estrada de Vilamoura, to the range of restaurants serving up a sizzling array of gastronomically diverse delights.
The best time to visit is considered to be between May and September, when the resort is bathed in constant sunshine for long hours each day. However, balmy temperatures in the winter mean it's also popular during December and January as a winter destination for those looking to escape the frost.
Vilamoura guarantees couples a luxurious, sunshine break in beautiful settings. As one of the Algarve's premier resorts it is a favourite with couples looking for a mix of relaxation and thrill.
With an inviting marina, gorgeous coastline and casino to explore, it is perfect for hot summer holidays and mild winter breaks.
Vilamoura is Europe's largest private leisure resort, which means there is an abundance of things to do.
Play a round of golf under the sunshine, enjoy a stroll along the two long beaches, or take a cruise along the coast. Spend entertaining nights at the casino, or eat at one of the al fresco restaurants at the beautiful marina.
Faro sits just ten miles from Vilamoura and is a cultural highlight in the Algarve. Spend a day sampling the authentic Portuguese culture on offer in Faro with just a short taxi journey.
Within the city walls the Bishop's Palace and Cathedral are worth visiting, while the local square is a myriad of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Vilamoura is home to some of the Algarve's biggest and best hotels. Enjoy the luxury of all-inclusive accommodation or explore what Vilamoura has to offer with cheaper self-catering accommodation.
Vilamoura is one of the Algarve's most loved resorts, remaining popular with fun-seeking families for generations.
The beachside resort combines a welcoming family vibe, exciting attractions and Portuguese culture to create an irresistible holiday destination. Holidays to Vilamoura guarantee sunshine, smiles and unforgettable Algarve memories for families.
Families that like their holidays active and full of thrills will love Vilamoura, as a purpose-built leisure resort there is an abundance of attractions that excite.
Try water sports at the beach, explore the coast on a quad bike or enjoy a meal at the vibrant marina.
Praia da Falesia Beach is a slice of Vilamoura heaven, the cliff-side beach is a stunning location to explore with your family.
Kick back and relax on the golden sands, or jump straight into the inviting aqua waters. The area is renowned for excellent water-sports conditions, with beginners and amateurs frequenting the oceans for water-based fun.
Make the most of your holiday to Vilamoura and choose a hotel that is sure to keep the family comfortable and most of all smiling.
We recommend these hotels for a great time in the Algarve.
Groups will love Vilamoura and all that it has to offer. With fantastic sporting facilities, a vibrant and exciting nightlife, and 300 days of sunshine a year, it is perfect for groups looking for fun.
Whether you are a pre-wedding party, a sports group or a group of friends, Vilamoura promises to excite and deliver a holiday to remember.
As a purpose-built leisure resort groups will enjoy the abundance of sports on offer. With world class golf courses at every corner, it is a golfer's paradise.
Explore the coast by quad bike for thrilling fun, or relax and unwind on a boat cruise. For those that want to start the partying early, head to Purobeach and sip cocktails while DJs play under the sunshine.
Vilamoura is great for groups looking for lively nights. With a selection of restaurants and bars throughout the resort, groups can look to sample some of the best food and drink in the Algarve.
Casino Vilamoura offers cabaret shows and great entertainment. There is also a strip for late-night drinking and the impressive Black Jack nightclub. Groups are sure to have unforgettable nights.
As part of a large group you will want a hotel that guarantees a stress-free holiday.
Try an all-inclusive hotel for a luxurious but budget-friendly stay. We recommend these hotels for a group holiday to Vilamoura.
Praia de Maina is an excellent showcase of the natural beauty of Vilamoura, and also has some modern additions that make it a must see.
The wide, sandy beach stretches from the marina all the way east to the neighbouring resort of Quarteira. With inviting aqua waters, breakwaters and amenities, it's great for all members of the family.
Il Lamparo is a marina-side restaurant that offers a great al fresco dining experience.
Kick back and enjoy the excellent Italian cuisine with a local wine. The view of the marina is one to savour.
Vilamoura Marina is jewel in Vilamoura's crown, and is a must see when on holidays to Vilamoura.
With palm-tree promenades, tasty restaurants and a selection of the world's finest yachts, it can be your very own piece of Algarve luxury. Perfect for chilled days and livelier nights.
Bar Sete is a celebration of sports and one of Portugal's greatest footballers, Luis Figo. Head to the marina to sample this lively bar and the great atmosphere, perfect for larger groups.


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We get a lot of emails from people looking for a fight. We're not promoters, but get so many requests we think about getting into the biz. For now, we'll just stick to reporting on the sport…
So we thought we'd post about casting for a show hosted by Tito Ortiz called Settle the Score: UFC Style.
The concept seems pretty simple: if you're pissed at someone, fight it out. Each person booked on the show gets a grand.
I'm thinking The People's Court meets Jerry Springer with no security.
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It's the year of the ?big 3-0 for me and others born in 1984...so I wanted to take a trip down memory lane and host an 80's themed party. I made sure to include some of my favorite items from my childhood, such as: slap bracelets,? vending machine sticky hands in the acorn capsules, troll dolls, caboodle (which served as the utensil holder), assorted candies,? crackets, pogs and much more. I used a lot of pattern inspiration from ?the 80's to make the event pop and tie each area together like the ?bandanas, zebra inlay on the mantel, framed geometric designs, neon?laser effect on cabinets & backsplash at drink station (used paper?tape) and paint splatter backdrops. I had fun decorating with slinkys ?and trying not to get them tangled in a knot in the process. It was also fun to use VHS and cassette tapes ?throughout the design of the party. Overall, it was a RAD evening and?the perfect end to my twenties!


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iBatis 3 has wonderful ability in SELECT statements to provide dynamic substitution before statement is prepared. For example this will work <select id="foo">SELECT * FROM $db$.MY_TABLE</select> However I can't make it work when trying to empty table XML code: <delete id="del" parameterType="String">DELETE FROM $db$.MY_TABLE</delete> <!-- and I also tried --> <delete id="del" parameterType="String">DELETE FROM $0$.MY_TABLE</delete> Java code: // method defined as del(String db); // and executed as mapper.del("MY_DB"); I get message complaining that Database '$db$' does not exist Anyone can suggest the solution? I'm on Teradata db and it is setup in the way that I need provide db names in query or else I get Object not found -- -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/Dynamic-table-names-in-DELETE-tp29201077p29201077.html Sent from the iBATIS - User - Java mailing list archive at Nabble.com.(Continue reading)


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Fiscal self-flagellation
Austerity gets a beating with IMF's mea culpa
The International Monetary Fund has given austerity a butt-kicking in Greece. The Washington lender is admitting it miscalculated the effects of aggressive fiscal belt-tightening on the Mediterranean nation. As a result, the IMF will be more reluctant to impose pain on citizens of crisis-afflicted nations. That probably means more sacrifice in the future for creditors.
An IMF admission of failure in Greece was overdue. The fund's army of economists had expected Greece's economy to shrink by just 5.5 percent between 2009 and 2012. The actual contraction was more than three times greater. The main culprit, the IMF now believes, was that official lenders insisted on unrealistic cuts in government spending and tax increases, along with a reluctance to write down privately held debt.
The mea culpa, expected on Thursday in an internal report according to the Wall Street Journal, marks another step in the IMF's rejection of self-defeating austerity. Only last year the IMF warned that fiscal retrenchment inflicted more harm on growth than previously suspected – the so-called "fiscal multiplier." More recently the IMF has been warning the United States and the United Kingdom that they risk derailing growth by attempting to repair public finances too hastily.
The IMF's latest swipe against austerity is likely to make embarrassing reading for the European Commission, which helped draw up the terms of the Greek rescue. It should also strengthen Greece's case for debt relief.
The bigger implication, however, may be for future bailouts. By highlighting the deleterious effect of aggressive cutbacks, the latest report should help steer the fund to more growth-friendly policies. It will also provide evidence of the need for bondholders to bear a greater burden. Recent bailouts look to have been insufficiently harsh to fixed-income investors. Many Greek bondholders were paid at par until the IMF belatedly forced remaining investors to take a haircut in 2012. Such generosity, a mistake currently being repeated in the Cyprus rescue, has increased the need for spending cuts and tax increases to repair public finances.
The IMF has long been criticized as promoting fiscal rectitude at any cost. Recognizing the limitations of this policy is an important step. The real challenge is making sure the sins of the past won't be repeated.


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Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo now said to be launching in mid-February
Yesterday we told you that the rumored Samsung Galaxy Grand Lite will actually be sold as the Galaxy Grand Neo, aiming to complement the new Galaxy Grand 2 in the Korean company's portfolio of lower-end smartphones with 5″ displays.
And today we have a purported release time frame to speak of too. Apparently Samsung will launch the Galaxy Grand Neo in the 7th week of this year. That starts on February 10 and ends on February 16. This information applies to sales in Belgium.
Back when the handset was known to us as the Galaxy Grand Lite, its release was said to happen in the 5th week of 2014, which starts on January 27 and ends on February 2. The thing is, though, both of these time frames could be right. It just may be that certain markets will get it in week five, while others (such as Belgium, or even all of Europe) will have to wait until week seven.
Either way, the Galaxy Grand Neo is coming, and it's going to arrive in stores pretty soon. It will be priced at €299, with taxes included. It's going to be an offering for those who want a big screen but can live with it being low-res, and don't mind the other specs being lower-midrange.
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I'd been to Nashville many times, but I'd never been to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. You see, I'm not a country music fan, nothing against it, I'm just more of a classic rock person. However, the older I get, the more recent the "classic" rock seems. On this trip to Nashville, I brought my mother with me. She is a country music fan. She has her favorites and loves to sing along with them and someday I hope she learns the lyrics! So off we went.
Entering the massive modern, yet timeless, building in downtown I was immediately impressed. To my right was a fabulous gift shop featuring every manner of collectable and memorabilia as well as a great selection of Hatch Show Prints for sale. Some money would surely be spent here later today, but first, we wanted to head to the exhibits.
Walking through the grand atrium, we pass a snack stand and a restaurant that was serving brunch at the time. It was full and everyone seemed to be delighting in their meals. But food would also have to wait, we were on a mission.
We purchased our tickets and headed upstairs. I had underestimated the 'wow" factor of what I was about to see. As we walked along the top floor (it's recommended to start at the top and work your way down) we began our journey through the permanent collection, and in the center of it all, to my delight, we were overlooking the two-story, glass enclosed archives getting an even deeper view of what is yet to be displayed and what is being saved by the staff of the Hall and Museum.
The permanent collection has been laid out over two floors in an exhibition dubbed "Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music", and what a journey it was! Elegantly designed displays captured decades of musicians, singers, costumes, memorabilia and even Elvis' famed gold Cadillac. In paying attention to making sure the galleries were true to the music, there are many stopping points where one can listen to music, view a video or archival film and learn more with the touch screen interactive media.
The self-guided tour is organized chronologically and covers two floors of the Museum. Part one is titled Sing Me Back Home: The Journey Begins, Folk Roots to the 1960s. In 2010 the Museum greatly expanded and renamed the second part: Dreaming My Dreams: The Journey Continues, 1960s to the Present. You'll be dazzled by the wall of Gold Records and humbled within the Hall of Fame Rotunda.
The Hall and Museum also has temporary exhibitions, educational programs and other events. When planning your visit, check ahead if these are of interest to you. On our visit, a musician was playing a guitar and showing everyone just how easy it was. Well, for him maybe, my few lessons went terribly amok.
We had purchased a ticket that also allowed us to tour The Historic RCA Studio B Tour. The "Home of 1,000 Hits" is located in the Music Row section of Nashville and can only be toured via this ticketing method. When you arrive at the Hall and Museum, you can choose your tour time (seating is limited) and a museum bus will transport you to this historic and engaging site. By the numbers: over 35,000 songs were brought to life by the Studio B magic, including more than 1,000 American hits, 40 million-selling singles, and over 200 Elvis Presley recordings (by far more than any other studio). The guide will start the presentation during the ride over and while the studio itself is small, it is certainly worth the trip. You'll be able to see recording equipment and other memorabilia, including the piano Elvis himself used during his late night recording sessions (I'll save the fun details for you to discover). Today the studio is used by students, and possible future Hall of Famers, as well as by some of today's popular singers including Carrie Underwood and Wynonna. This is also where Marty Stuart recorded his Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions) which produced the Grammy-winning song "Hummingbyrd."
The future of the Hall and Museum includes plans for an addition so even more of their treasures can be displayed. Visit now and visit again later. For more information, including hours and admission rates, go to www.countrymusichalloffame.org.
While I may not have left a die hard country music fan, I now understand why my mother loves it so much and I can only hope she learned some lyrics while here!
If you go: Nashville is a popular travel destination for Cincinnati-area residents. For more information on planning your trip, visit: www.visitmusiccity.com


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Warren Haynes Band – The Independent – San Francisco, CA – August 14, 2011
Every Friday Oakland Jam Bands Examiner gives readers a free Live and Legal Download suggestion, pulled from a variety of shows in the Bay Area.
This week's Friday Live and Legal Download is Warren Haynes Band blowing the doors off The Independent in San Francisco, Calif. On August 14, 2011. Warren Haynes is a guitar master machine. At Wanee Music Festival I saw Warren go stage to stage sitting in with band after band. He's played guitar for the Allman Brothers, fronted Gov't Mule and collaborated with 100s of musicians. The Warren Haynes Band project is his latest venture and it's funky.
Warren Haynes has been on tour supporting his May 2011 release Man in Motion. The Warren Haynes Band lineup includes Alecia Chakour (vocals), Nigel Hall (keyboards, vocals), Ron Holloway (saxophone), Terrence Higgins (drums) and Ron Johnson (bass).
Warren Haynes Band played at Outside Lands Festival earlier in the day on August 14 before heading over to The Independent. From the crowded festival grounds to a close setting, the band rocked it…at least that's what I can gather from this recording.
You'll find a free download of Warren Haynes Band at The Independent on, you guessed it, bt.etree.org. That's site is one of the best hosts of live music and it's all free and legal (as long as it's not sold so don't be the person who ruins it for everyone else). Make sure you thank the taper, seed the show and spread some good music.
Are you a fan of the Warren Haynes Band? Leave a comment below or find me on Facebook (Oakland Jam Bands Examiner) and Twitter (@HellaMusic).


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Brown Middle student faces drug paraphernalia charge
Published: Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 9:50 a.m.
A student at Brown Middle School was found with a smoking pipe Monday, according to a press release from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
The school resource officer charged the student, whose name was not released due to being under the age of 16, with possession of drug paraphernalia about 2 p.m. after he found the pipe in the student's possession.
A petition will be filed with juvenile services for possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Scrabble word: FOSTER
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Definitions of FOSTER in dictionaries:
- noun - United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
- verb - promote the growth of
- verb - bring up under fosterage
- verb - help develop, help grow
- adj - providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
- To nurse; cherish: foster a secret hope.
- Providing parental care and nurture to children not related through legal or blood ties: foster parents; foster grandparents; a foster home.
- Receiving parental care and nurture from those not related to one through legal or blood ties: foster children.
- verb - to promote the growth of
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The Minutemen will face Northeastern in the championship game at 5 p.m.
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Beanpot Bits- UMass is 18-16 all-time in the Beanpot with a 5-3 record in the championship game. In addition to their five titles, the Minutemen also shared the 1998 Beanpot crown after the championship game was rained out. UMass is 2-1 when facing Northeastern in the Beanpot title game as the squads previously met in the championship in 1996 (W, 1-0), 2000 (W, 13-8) and 2009 (L, 5-3). - The Minutemen are 11-9 in Beanpot games played at Fenway Park.- UMass is 5-6 all-time against Northeastern in Beanpot games.Minutemen Advance To Beanpot Championship- UMass rallied from a 4-0 deficit by scoring a season-high 11 runs to down Boston College, 11-6, in the teams' first round Beanpot game on Apr. 10 to secure a spot in the championship for the fourth time in the past six seasons.- The Eagles scored four times with two outs in the top of the first. UMass responded, though, by cutting its deficit to one in its first trip to the plate. With redshirt sophomore Adam Picard, sophomore Bryan Dionicio and junior Kellen Pagel on via a hit by pitch, a single and a walk, respectively, freshman John Jennings drew a bases loaded walk to force in the first run of the day for the Minutemen. Freshman Vinny Scifo followed with an RBI single to right to drive in Dionicio and another bases loaded walk to senior Rich Graef with two away brought the score to 4-3.- The Minutemen overtook the Eagles in the bottom of the fourth courtesy of a two-out, bases-clearing triple by Picard to the base of the fence in left center that gave UMass a 6-4 advantage.- UMass then broke the game open with a five-run fifth, tallying five hits and sending 11 batters to the plate. Pagel started a string of three straight hits for the Minutemen with a one-out double to left center, his first career extra base hit, and crossed the plate on an errant throw to first as Jennings legged out an infield single.-Freshman Evan Mackintosh collected his first career win (1-0) for the Minutemen after throwing three scoreless innings of relief and allowing just one hit while walking one and striking out two. - Freshmen Jennings (3-for-4) and Scifo (2-for-3) combined for half of UMass' hits in the contest and each drove in a run. Dionicio went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in his first career start, Picard drove in three and Graef finished with two RBI and scored twice.
Looking Back – 2012 Beanpot Champions - On the back of an 8-0 start and 11 strikeouts by Conor LeBlanc, the UMass baseball team claimed its sixth Beanpot Championship with an 8-7 win over Harvard at LeLacheur Park on Apr. 18, 2012.- The Minutemen took home the title for the first time since 2008.- LeBlanc was stellar in his start, working into the seventh, throwing six shutout innings, and fanning 11, while walking just one and scattering nine hits with three runs allowed. The 11 Ks matched the highest total by a UMass pitcher ever in a Beanpot game as Scott Barnsby fanned 11 against Northeastern in 1996.- Picard paced the Minutemen offensively with a 3-for-5 day at the plate, including his second home run of the season and a double. He drove in four and scored three, factoring in all but two of the squads eight runs on the day.- Harvard threatened to make a comeback in the seventh, scoring six runs on five hits, including three doubles, to cut the deficit to 8-6. UMass worked out of the inning by throwing Jack Colton out at third as he tried to stretch his RBI double into a triple and inducing a groundout off the bat of Ethan Ferreira to end the frame.- The Crimson pulled to within a run after three singles in the bottom of the eighth. Jeff Reynolds sent a two-out single into right center to plate Kyle Larrow, but with Tanner Anderson, the potential tying run, attempting to move to third on the play, the Minutemen were able to record the out and escape further damage.- Leif Sorenson worked the final 2.1 innings and allowed one run on four hits with one strikeout en route to the save.- Tom Conley and Nik Campero both finished the contest 2-for-2 with an RBI as the duo combined with Picard put up seven of the Minutemen's 11 hits. Last Time Against Northeastern - Sophomore Conor LeBlanc had his longest outing of the year on the mound for the Minutemen and struck out a season-high five batters, but a two-run fourth for Northeastern made the difference in a 3-1 setback for UMass baseball on Apr. 3 at Friedman Diamond.- A leadoff walk and an error helped Northeastern generate a pair of runs and take a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. Jason Vosler drew a free pass to open the frame, moved to second on a wild pitch and scored when Connor Lyons reached on an error. Lyons then came in for the Huskies' second of the inning when John Puttress dropped a one-out single into center.- UMass cut its deficit in half in the top of the sixth. Senior Rich Graef reached on a two-base error after laying down a bunt and junior Nik Campero drove him in with an RBI single to center.- However, the Huskies took the run back in the bottom of the eighth, adding insurance. Pete Castoldi led off with a single up the middle, was sacrificed over to second and Bradd Burcroff drove him in with an RBI single.- LeBlanc took the loss (0-3) for the Minutemen as he allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits and walked two with five strikeouts in 7.1 innings on the mound. James Mulry pitched seven innings for Northeastern and picked up the win (1-0). He let up one unearned run on three hits, walked two and struck out four. Dylan Maki worked a hitless ninth for the Huskies and walked one, earning the save (4).- Redshirt junior Ryan Cusick was the only player for either squad to tally multiple hits on the afternoon, going 2-for-3 at the plate to extend his reached base streak to 12 games, a team-best for UMass this season.Young Arms - The UMass pitching staff is young one in 2013 after the departure of four senior arms in 2012, including Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year Joe Popielarczyk, along with Dennis Torres, who turned pro following his junior season. - The only returning Minutemen who made multiple starts in 2012 are sophomores Conor LeBlanc and Andrew Grant. LeBlanc was 4-1 with a 3.37 ERA over 34.2 innings in 12 appearances, five starts last season and earned Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team honors. Grant finished with a mark of 1-1 over eight appearances and three starts, a total of 22.1 innings and posted a 5.24 ERA. Over Grant's last five appearances of his freshman season, his final 16.0 innings of work in 2012, he posted a 1.12 ERA with an opponent batting average of .185. - The 2013 UMass staff includes freshmen righthanders Rob O'Neil, Mason Trubey and Brandon Walsh and lefthander Evan Mackintosh. Sophomore Pat Lia did not see action last season and Dan Stoops made one appearance before being sidelined for the remainder of the year with an injury. Up Next - UMass will play its final non-conference game of the season at Quinnipiac on Wednesday, May 1, at 3 p.m.


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So it's been 2 years since we put IL's on an indefinite TO and I'm still struggling to get over it and move on with my life. I definitely give them way too much head space and can't seem to block them out of my mind. I wish I would have bookmarked the post so I could give credit where credit is due, but there was another poster who was having similar trouble with letting go of the anger and a comment was made that OP needed to find out what the deeper issue was. The commenter said for instance she had trouble letting go of the anger because she realized her DH never stood up to the IL in her defense- at least not when she was ever there to witness it.
I think this is what is preventing me from moving on as well. In any confrontation with the ILs, DuH always stood back and left it up to me to stand up to them. I wasn't going to take their crap so of course I told them what was on my mind. DH on the other hand was very quiet and would say a little here or there, but his tone was gentle. Obviously some family dynamics play into this but he's scared to confront his parents or go against the grain. DH is in the mind frame that it didn't matter what he said, IL are never going to apologize or understand their wrongs, so what's the point of getting into an argument? He'd rather smile and nod and let it slide off his back and not give it a second thought.
I think I really need to see this from him to know that he feels the same about their behavior as I do and for his parents to recognize this. DH never let them have it, but he is in full support of a CO. In fact, he's completely over them. We havent seen them in 2 years and BIL lives in our neighborhood! They send texts now and then and he always BH, never responds. (We haven't changed our numbers because DH has grandparents that are quite old and we would like to be informed of their health or when they pass).
DH and I did have therapy through the beginning stages of the CO. I also had individual sessions to deal with the maternal feelings of loss (ILs manipulated us to believe we would be adopting our unborn niece. It was all a sham involving DH's parents and siblings. But after thinking we would be getting this baby through the whole pregnancy, I felt a deep sense of loss which was then worsened when we found out it was all a lie. I felt too lazy to find the background posts, but can if requested). And also to deal with reliving the memories of my sexual abuse since SIL felt it was ok to lie about being raped even though she was aware of my abuse. (this really was the last straw for DH). Therapy sessions stopped because there was nothing else to report. Even if I were to return, I'd just be talking myself in circles. I can't seem to get over it.
The texts from the IL always say "miss you" but no apologies. I've learned from DWIL that what this really means is "we miss having a doormat because now we have no one to turn on but each other, and it's no fun to be picked on so please come back, we miss our doormat" (Again, I wish I would have bookmarked so I could give credit!).
I know that I am supposed to act as though they are dead- no contact. But I'm wondering if for the sake of my healing we need to confront them once more so I can witness DH stand up to them and express to them his feelings about the situation and explain that he no longer wants a relationship with them because of their actions. The reasoning for this isn't to stir the pot or to try to persuade IL's to apologize. I think I just need to see DH man up to his family. Otherwise, I feel like DH just went along with the CO for my sake and may resent me later, blaming me for the reason he doesn't have a relationship with his family (btw, we did touch on this fear during therapy and DH said he wouldn't resent me because he supports the decision to no longer have contact).
I'm just not sure what to do at this point.
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#2 Harvard Retains Compton Cup Over Tiger Heavyweights
The second-ranked Harvard heavweight crew swept a quartet of races Saturday morning on the Charles River against the fourth-ranked Princeton Tigers.
The top race of the day featured two of the premier varsity eights in the nation, and the reigning Ivy League champion Harvard Crimson retained the Compton Cup with a nearly seven-second victory over reigning silver medalist Princeton. Harvard won the showdown in 5:59.5, while Princeton placed second in 6:06.2.
Harvard ended up taking all four races during the morning on the Charles, which featured a steady headwind throughout. The Crimson 2V finished in 6:09.2, eight seconds faster than Princeton, while the Harvard third varsity finished in 6:07.8, five seconds faster than Princeton.
The first competition between the respective Classes of 2015 went to Harvard, which won in 6:09.8. Princeton, which will look forward to a rematch May 13 at the EARC Sprints, took second in 6:17.1.
Harvard now leads the all-time Compton Cup series, and it has won six straight since Princeton won on the Charles in 2006.
The Tigers will head to the Cayuga Inlet next weekend to take on both Cornell and Yale in the Carnegie Cup regatta. Princeton holds an all-time edge with 36 Cup wins, while Cornell is second with 33. Yale is third with 20.
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Princeton 6:12.8
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Insurance Take-up in Rural China: Learning from Hypothetical Experience
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This paper uses a novel experimental design to test for the role of experience and information in insurance take-up in rural China, where weather insurance was a new and highly subsidized product. We randomly select a group of poor households to play insurance games and find that it improves the actual insurance take-up by 48%. In order to determine the mechanism behind this effect, we test whether it is due to: (1) changes in risk attitudes, (2) changes in the perceived probability of future disasters, (3) learning the objective benefits of insurance, or (4) hypothetical experience of disaster. We show that the effect cannot be explained by mechanisms (1) to (3), and that the experience acquired in playing the insurance game matters. We develop a simple model in which agents give less weight to disasters and benefits which they experienced infrequently. Our estimation also suggests that compared with experience with real disasters in the previous year, experience gained in the insurance game played recently has a stronger effect on the actual insurance take-up, implying that learning from experience displays a strong recency effect.
Jing Cai is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Michigan. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. Her current research focuses on the role of social networks in information diffusion, adoption and impacts of new financial products in developing countries, impacts of tax incentives on firm behavior, and the effect of political connections on firm performance.


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Celebrating heels & the women who wear them.
You'll love the playful look of the Jungle Gym. This Chinese Laundry sandal features a rich black leather vamp with double adjustable ankle strap in a glossy beige patent. Decorative studs, a wooden 6 inch heel and 1 1/2 inch platform complete this beauty.