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What to Watch for: 8.14.13
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San Francisco Giants (52-66) vs. Washington Nationals (58-60)
RHP Tim Lincecum (6-11, 4.18) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (13-6, 3.10)
Rafael Soriano notched his 30th save of the season Tuesday night, tossing a 1-2-3 ninth to seal Washington's 4-2 win over the Giants. In so doing, he became the sixth player in Major League Baseball history with at least 30 saves for at least three different teams and the Nationals became the sixth different franchise with three different 30-save closers in a least three consecutive years:
30+ saves on 3+ teams:
Randy Myers (Reds, Padres, Cubs, Orioles)
Lee Smith (Cubs, Cardinals, Orioles, Angels)
Jose Mesa (Indians, Mariners, Phillies, Pirates)
Billy Wagner (Astros, Phillies, Mets, Braves)
Doug Jones (Indians, Astros, Brewers)
Rafael Soriano (Rays, Yankees, Nationals)
3+ different closers with 30+ saves in 3+ consecutive years:
Florida Marlins (2004-2007): Benitez, Jones, Borowski, Gregg
Cincinnati Reds (1989-1991): Franco, Myers, Dibble
Atlanta Braves (1997-1999): Wohlers, Ligtenberg, Rocker
Oakland Athletics (2001-2003): Isringhausen, Koch, Foulke
Toronto Blue Jays (2005-2007): Batista, Ryan, Accardo
Washington Nationals (2011-2013): Storen, Clippard, Soriano
In addition, the Nationals have seven different saves leaders in the past seven years:
2007 Chad Cordero (37)
2008 Jon Rauch (17)
2009 Mike MacDougal (20)
2010 Matt Capps (26)
2011 Drew Storen (43)
2012 Tyler Clippard (32)
2013 Rafael Soriano (30)
1. Denard Span CF
2. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
3. Bryce Harper LF
4. Jayson Werth RF
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Adam LaRoche 1B
7. Anthony Rendon 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki C
9. Jordan Zimmermann RHP
Tonight's matchup of starters is a rematch of the last time Tim Lincecum pitched in Washington, on July 3, 2012 against Jordan Zimmermann. In that game, the Nationals tagged the former Cy Young Award winner for eight runs, seven earned, in just 3.1 innings of work. Meanwhile, Zimmermann allowed just two runs (one earned) in six solid frames as Washington went on to defeat San Francisco, 9-3.
Jayson Werth's .410 batting average since July 1 is easily the best in all of baseball, well ahead of his next closest competitor – Detroit's Victor Martinez – who clocks in at .384 over the same span. Werth's .327 season average would rank third in the National League if he had enough at-bats to qualify for the batting title (Chris Johnson .337, Yadier Molina .330).
Ian Desmond's fourth-inning double on Tuesday was his 50th extra-base hit (32 doubles, two triples, 16 homers) of 2013. No other MLB shortstop has more than 40 extra-base hits this season. With 32 in the bag, Desmond's next double will match his career high (33 in 2012).
What to Watch for: 8.4.13
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Washington Nationals (54-56) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (46-64)
RHP Taylor Jordan (1-3, 3.31) vs. RHP Kyle Lohse (7-7, 3.22)
The Nationals snapped the Milwaukee's string of 86 games without being shutout (the longest such stretch in the Major Leagues) with a 3-0 victory Saturday night. The win also gave Washington a 4-2 record against the Brewers so far in 2013 which, combined with a 5-3 mark in 2012, means the Nationals have won consecutive season series at the Brew Crew's expense for the first time in Nationals history ('05-present). Taylor Jordan takes the hill in Sunday's finale looking to guide the Nationals to their first road sweep of the season.
1. Span CF
2. Harper LF
3. Zimmerman 3B
4. Werth RF
5. LaRoche 1B
6. Desmond SS
7. Lombardozzi 2B
8. Suzuki C
9. Jordan RHP
Dan Haren turned in seven scoreless frames of four-hit ball to earn his second consecutive victory. In the five starts since his return from the disabled list on July 8, the right-hander has a 2.70 ERA (8 ER/30.0 IP) with just eight walks against 32 strikeouts and a .206 opponents batting average.
Adam LaRoche hit his 15th home run of the season, making him the fourth Nationals player to reach the plateau so far this year (Desmond 16, Harper 16, Werth 15). Only two other teams in the National League (Atlanta, Colorado) have four players with 15 or more roundtrippers, while three teams (Miami, San Diego, San Francisco) do not have a single player with at least 15 on the season.
Tyler Clippard and Rafael Soriano combined on a scoreless eighth and ninth inning Saturday, leading to Soriano's 28th save in 32 opportunities this year. Clippard, meanwhile, has not blown a lead all season, and is 3-0 with 11 holds, a 0.70 ERA (2 ER/25.2 IP), a .107 opponents average and 27 strikeouts since the beginning of June.
Highlights: 8.3.13
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8.3.13 – Nationals 3, Brewers 0
Stat of the Game: Dan Haren delivered his second straight sparkling start, shutting out the Brewers over seven innings to earn the win.
Under-the-Radar Performance: Adam LaRoche became the fourth Nationals player with 15 or more home runs this season, using Jayson Werth's bat to drive an opposite-field blast.
It Was Over When: Tyler Clippard and Rafael Soriano retired all six batters they faced to close the door.
Highlights: 7.27.13
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7.27.13 – Nationals 4, Mets 1
Stat of the Game: Dan Haren earned his first win in 12 starts thanks to a dominant performance, in which he allowed just three hits over seven frames.
Under-the-Radar Performance: Bryce Harper homered for the second time in three games, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI.
It Was Over When: Rafael Soriano struck out Ike Davis to lock down his 26th save in 30 opportunities.
The Second "Half"
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There has been plenty written about the Nationals the past few days and what it will take for them to play in October this season.
We'll leave the "to reach x wins, they need to go xx-xx the rest of the way" predictions to others. As Davey Johnson and his troops have expressed over recent weeks, what the team needs to do is play at the level its capable of with more consistency. It doesn't really matter how many games are left, or against whom. We all know this team is capable – when they are playing their best – of beating anyone.
They'll get their first test immediately out of the All-Star break. The suddenly hot Los Angeles Dodgers come to town to open an 11-game, 10-day homestand, during which they will throw recently acquired Nationals nemesis Ricky Nolasco, along with Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. Things don't get easier from there, as the contending Pittsburgh Pirates visit for four games beginning next week. The homestand concludes with a Matt Harvey-headlined doubleheader followed by a pair of weekend games against the scrappy New York Mets.
Of course, the Nationals will counter with arguable the healthiest team they've fielded since the first week of the season. With the lineup at full strength, the only pieces missing are Ross Detwiler and Ryan Mattheus, both expected back off the disabled list soon. Washington will also be throwing Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann in the three Dodgers games, putting its own best pitching foot forward. Dan Haren, who has a 1.64 ERA (2 ER/11.0 IP) and 14 strikeouts in his two outings since his own return from the DL may be starting to show signs of being the solid veteran pickup that Mike Rizzo and company were hoping for when they signed him last offseason. With Taylor Jordan solidly holding down the fort at the back of the rotation in the meantime, the starting staff looks poised to lead the way.
Meanwhile, Rafael Soriano has closed out 25 of 29 save opportunities with a 2.25 ERA on the season. Tyler Clippard has been one of the best relievers in the game, winning six games out of the 'pen while posting better than a strikeout per inning and a sub-2.00 ERA. Ian Krol and Fernando Abad have given Washington two lefty relievers they did not have at the beginning of the year, both joining Clippard in the sub-2.00 club thus far. Factor in some solid contributions out of the long-man spot by Ross Ohlendorf (2-0, 1.74 ERA) and the bullpen looks as solid as it has all year.
It's taken a few months for all these pieces to come together and be on the field at the same time. But with a fully rested and healthy squad coming back from the All-Star break, these Nationals look as well constructed as they have been all year to finally put together the extended run that has thus far eluded them, the one they all know they will need to bring October NATITUDE back to The District.
Highlights: 7.6.13
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7.6.13 – Nationals 5, Padres 4
Stat of the Game: Bryce Harper drove in three runs in three different plate appearances to lead the offense.
Under-the-Radar Performance: Adam LaRoche swatted his 13th home run of the season as part of a two-hit game.
It Was Over When: LaRoche made a diving snag to his right and flipped to Rafael Soriano covering first to preserve the latter's 23rd save of the season.
Highlights: 7.5.13
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7.5.13 – Nationals 8, Padres 5
Stat of the Game: Jayson Werth led the offense with his second straight three-hit game as Washington posted a second consecutive 8-5 victory.
Under-the-Radar Performance: Gio Gonzalez settled down from a shaky start to earn his third straight win.
It Was Over When: Tyler Clippard and Rafael Soriano retired all six batters they faced to close out the victory.
Leading By Example
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We often look for gregarious personalities in our leaders, people whose voices often capture our attention before anything else. Yet sometimes they're really just the guys quietly going about their business.
The Nationals have found their leadership lately in the unlikely duo of rookie second baseman Anthony Rendon and pitcher Jordan Zimmermann. They have quietly carried the Nats this season as the likes of Bryce Harper and Wilson Ramos recover from injuries.
Consider for a moment the numbers Rendon has posted in his first 26 big-league games. The rookie is sporting a .354 average, even accounting for his eight-game stint in April and May when he batted just .240. He was recalled on June 5, and since June 8he has accumulated 28 hits and a .400 average. That doesn't just put him among the best of the league's rookies. He's batting as well as anyone in the majors in that time frame. No, seriously.
MLB Hit Leaders since 6/8
1. Yasiel Puig (LAD) 29
David Wright (NYM) 29
3. Anthony Rendon (WSH) 28
4. Mike Trout (LAA) 27
5. Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS) 26
Jason Kipnis (CLE) 26
7. Brett Gardner (NYY) 25
Manny Machado (BAL) 25
Joe Mauer (MIN) 25
Buster Posey (SFG) 25
Michael Young (PHI) 25
Through his first 25 games, Rendon amassed 32 hits, more than any player to debut with the Nationals since 2005. He then proceeded to go 3-for-4 in last night's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, just missing a home run on a towering shot to left field in his final at-bat.
Zimmermann's impact has been less unexpected, but perhaps just as unheralded. The righty ace is silently leading the National League with 11 wins (sharing the Major League lead with Detroit's Max Scherzer), having turned in another stellar outing last night. After giving up two runs on two hits in the first inning, he allowed just one more hit though the seventh inning, giving way to Tyler Clippard and Rafael Soriano to close out the final two innings.
With Harper set to return as early as Monday, and Ramos expected shortly thereafter, the Nationals are slowly building a winning foundation to build upon when they get those other crucial pieces back.
Highlights: 6.26.13
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6.26.13 – Nationals 3, Diamondbacks 2
Stat of the Game: Jordan Zimmermann won his National League-leading 11th game of the season with seven strong innings.
Under-the-Radar Performance: Anthony Rendon collected three more hits, raising his average to .354 for the season.
It Was Over When: Rafael Soriano stranded a pair of runners in the ninth for his second save in as many nights and 21st on the season.
What to Watch for: 6.26.13
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Arizona Diamondbacks (41-35) vs. Washington Nationals (38-38)
LHP Wade Miley (4-7, 4.70) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (10-3, 2.26)
Following a series-opening win Tuesday on the strength of Adam LaRoche's three hits — including a three-run home run to cap a five-run third inning — the Nationals look to grab a series win over the Diamondbacks with Jordan Zimmermann on the mound. Zimmermann, who has not lost at Nationals Park in 19 starts (May 17, 2012 against Pittsburgh), looks for his National League-leading 11th win of the season.
1. Span CF
2. Rendon 2B
3. Zimmerman 3B
4. Werth RF
5. LaRoche 1B
6. Desmond SS
7. Moore LF
8. Suzuki C
9. Zimmermann RHP
Since being recalled by the Nationals on June 4, Anthony Rendon is 26-for-70 (.371) with three walks, eight doubles, a homer (game-winning blast in the ninth, June 15 at Cleveland) and nine runs scored. Rendon has tallied more hits his first 25 career games than any player to debut with the Nationals since 2005. In fact, the only player to debut with the Nationals/Expos franchise and post more hits in the initial 25 games of a career is Coco Laboy (34 hits in first 25 games with the Expos in 1969). Since 1900, Rendon and Gil Torres (32 hits in first 25 games for the 1944 AL Nationals) are the only D.C.-based players with as many 32 in 25 games to begin a big league career.
Rafael Soriano earned the save in last night's 7-5 victory to become just the third Nationals closer to register 20 saves before the end of June, joining Matt Capps (2010) and Chad Cordero (2005). Soriano's 20 saves rank fourth in the National League.
Adam LaRoche has hit safely in 19 consecutive games at Nationals Park, going 30-for-69 (.435) with six walks, two doubles, two triples, four home runs, 17 runs scored and 16 RBI. LaRoche's current streak at home is tied for the second-longest hit streak ever at Nationals Park, which opened in 2008. Ryan Zimmerman has posted separate 19- (Aug. 4-Sept. 19, 2012) and 24-game (July 3-Aug. 23, 2011) hit streaks at home since the ballpark's opening.


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Gene researchers make Malaria-resistant mosquito
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A team of German and American researchers have used enetic engineering techniques to develop mosquitoes with a severely impaired ability to transmit malaria--at least to mice, new study findings show. The research is a "first step in the right direction" towards combating malaria in humans, study author Dr. Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena, of Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. "We now know it is possible to genetically modify mosquitoes to block the development of the (malaria) parasite. If the parasite cannot develop, it's not transmitted," Jacobs-Lorena explained.
Malaria causes up to an estimated 1.5 million deaths per year. Vaccine development has so far proven unsuccessful since the malaria parasite lives in the bloodstream and therefore "evolves all the tricks to escape the body's immune defenses," Jacobs-Lorena said.
AdvertisementWhile pesticides have been used to kill the mosquitoes that carry malaria, the insects can develop resistance to pesticides. And the malaria parasites can become resistant to drugs used in humans, which requires the constant development of newer and consequently more expensive drugs.
As an alternative approach to combating malaria spread, Jacobs-Lorena and his colleagues attempted to genetically modify mosquitoes by introducing foreign genes into their germ line, or the genes that are passed on to future generations.
Once a mosquito consumes malaria-infected blood, the malaria parasite needs to cross over from the mosquito's gut into the blood in order to fully develop. In their research, published in the May 23rd issue of the journal Nature, Jacobs-Lorena and his team identified a snippet of protein called SM1 that attaches itself to the gut wall of the mosquito, essentially blocking the parasite.
The gene's activity is triggered when the mosquito feeds on blood, churning out SM1 "so when the parasite arrives, it doesn't find the right molecule," or any space to fit into, Jacobs-Lorena explained. The investigators found that the genetically modified mosquitoes were less susceptible to infection after feeding on a malaria-infected mouse and were far less able to transmit the malaria parasite to mice than normal mosquitoes. Two groups of mosquitoes they studied were unable to transmit the parasite and one group had a 50% reduction in transmission.
The research "promises to eventually have important applications," but further study is needed, Jacobs-Lorena said. For example, although the study results were positive when mice were used, it is not known whether SM1 will block transmission of the human malaria parasite.
Also, it is not clear if there is a safe and effective way to spread such genes into mosquitoes in general, and because the technique wasn't 100% effective at blocking transmission, the parasite could become "resistant" to the treatment.
Much work needs to be done to determine if such an approach could work, according to an editorial by Gareth Lycett and Fotis Kafatos, of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany. Lycett and Kafatos note that the researchers studied a type of parasite that causes malaria in rodents. And little is known about how such "transformed" mosquitoes may affect the genes of mosquitoes in the wild.
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Powerball winning numbers for February 8, 2014 results tonight have just been announced to news. Did anyone get the Powerball winning number for 2/8/14, and if not, how big will the draw become next Wednesday? Officials last night already told news that there was no big Mega Millions winner. So that draw is rolling over, and growing, for Tuesday's results. But moments ago, your Powerball winning numbers for 2-8-14 were revealed. They are 24, 25, 34, 37, 54, Powerball: 29, Power Play: 2.
The latest Powerball winning numbers are not prompting record results. But tonight's results for February 8 are delivering one of the biggest payouts so far this year. Tonight the draw is at $247 million with a $142.5 million cash value.
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Officials told news at the time "Nicolo presented the winning ticket for validation Wednesday afternoon at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County. After examining the ticket and executing proprietary security measures, Lottery officials confirmed that it was a jackpot-winning ticket." They added "Nicolo is the 13th Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball jackpot winner since the state joined the multi-jurisdictional game in June 2002." For these and other winning numbers this week click HERE.


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STAGE ONE Stage One of the PhD program consists of 42 units of seminars and directed readings, including a methods seminar or foundational course in the student's concentration. After 42 units have been completed, students will take four comprehensive examinations. Students who pass the comprehensive examinations will become candidates and move into Stage Two.
STAGE TWO Stage Two of the PhD program consists of completing another 30 units of seminars and/or directed readings, related to dissertation research and writing. Students will pass a dissertation proposal and write a dissertation demonstrating knowledge of field research, evidence of independent research, an original contribution to the field, and appropriate presentation and format.


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This week kicked off the competition for the Top 20 dancers with guest judge Jason DeRulo. The opening dance from choreographer Sonja Tayeh to "Stalker Ha" by Kingdom looked a bit like Robert Fosse meets a Madonna video. Part of this could have been because of the fedoras and the girls' mid-drift tops and thigh high stockings.
Each of the dancers had 8 seconds to introduce themselves which in many cases was easier said than done! Fortunately, they were dancing in their own styles tonight allowing them time to get comfortable on the SYTYCD stage. You will find that the technique of these dancers is pretty spectacular.
First to the stage were Brooklyn and Serge in a Dmitry Chaplin Cha-cha-cha to "Hell Yeah" by Midnight Red. The dance was very competent with Serge shining the most. It was very obvious that Brooklyn felt the pressure of dancing first in the evening.
Choreographer Travis Wall was waiting with a Contemporary piece for Emily and Casey. These two had really wonderful chemistry as they danced to "All of Me" by John Legend. You would never have known this was the first time they had performed together. The last split at the end was a little awkward but the dance was beautiful overall.
Tappers Valerie and Zach got to work with Anthony Morigerato on a very complex piece of choreography. They tapped their way up and down a set of steps to "Sing" by Ed Sheeran. This piece used a lot of skill and energy and the two really did a great job preserving the rhythm and the clarity of their tap sounds.
Bridget and Stanley worked with Bonnie Story for a Contemporary piece to "Doesn't Mean Goodbye" by John McLaughlin. Stanley is a very strong partner and the two danced so well in unison. Bridget amazed as she morphed from the goofball in the interview portion into the emotional character required for the piece. Stanley's unnaturally high jumps are also worth a mention. Gorgeous!
Ballet dancers Jacque and Jourdan were duel black swans in a pas de deux by Marat Daukayev to the music from Swan Lake. The choreography and the musicality required to pull it off where not easy and these dancers performed it en pointe. Jacque seemed to have better stage presence and was better at lengthening with the cadence of the music. Jourdan, however, was pretty great, too, and the pair managed to synchronize 15 foutte turns to near perfection.
Jason Derulo and Snoop Dogg performed Derulo's new single "Wiggle" at the intermission. If you're like your Albuquerque Dance Examiner, you noticed the irony of just having seen a gorgeous pas de deux followed by a song about a generous posterior and featuring Snoop Dogg.
Next up came Marlena and Marcquet with a Samba. Louis Van Amstel (of Dancing With the Stars) created the piece to "Morning Druns" by Gregor Salto. The performance was upbeat and really phenomenal overall. These two danced very well together and Marcquet showed himself as a strong partner with an excellent sense of showmanship.
Tenured choreographer Stacey Tookey gave Carly and Rudy a Contemporary dance to "Take It Easy" by Jetta. Tookey did not spare them from the complex lifts that might have been expected later in the season. Carly is stunning with such great fluidity and grace. Rudy did a wonderful job in the lifts and synchronized turns but it was hard to keep one's eyes off of Carly. Both show great potential.
Emilio and Teddy were treated to a Hip Hop dance from Christopher Scott. As the track "Nightshift" by The Comodors suggests, they portrayed the late night staff of an office manipulating a mop and bucket. The dance was a great crowd-pleaser with two incredibly fluid and yet precise dancers. It was a brilliant creation by Christopher Scott.
"Vow" by Meredith Monk was the soundtrack for a Sonya Tayeh Contemporary piece for Jessica and Ricky. The dance required them to create some neat shapes and one incredible lift where Jessica was balanced against Ricky's back in a mermaid/arched pose. Should you limit yourself to one Contemporary piece this evening, this is the one to watch. Jessica and Ricky could have easily stepped off the stage to contracts with a major dance company tonight.
The second Cha-cha-cha of the night was for Tanisha and Nick. Louis Van Amstel created the show-ending piece to "I'm A Freak" by Enrique Iglesias feat. Pitbull. Both dancers had great control and were really conscious of alignment and foot placement. The best part of Tanisha's turns which were so tight and precise that yours truly forgot to watch Nick.
Albuquerque viewers can catch So You Think You Can Dance Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (MST) on Fox Channel 2. Everyone can vote via the show website or the smartphone app through Thursday at 10 a.m. (PDT). Each voter gets 20 votes to divvy as they see fit.
Readers, who was your favorite couple of the evening?


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The Lavi Battalion Commander provided details of the IDF's efforts to manage the current period of unrest in the region
The Kfir Brigade's Lavi Battalion has been at the forefront of responding to the recent period of violent demonstrations in the Judea and Samaria region. The battalion was also responsible for the arrest of a number of Hamas terror operatives in the days leading up to the recent escalation.
Hundreds of Palestinian protestors gathered on Saturday (February 2) in an attempt to construct illegal outposts on a hill below Mount Bracha in the Judea and Samaria region. The demonstration quickly turned violent when demonstrators began throwing stones at IDF soldiers and burning tires in order to create road blocks and stop traffic. "These were not local residents, but rather people who came from Ramallah, Bil'in and Nil'in for the sole purpose of wreaking havoc," explained Lavi Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Arieh Shchori, in an interview with the IDF Website.
The disturbances on Saturday signal a violent trend in demonstrations in the area. Though faced with increasing tensions involving often aggressive protesters, Lt. Col. Shchori is nonetheless confident in his unit's ability to bring calm to the region.
"There are several factors that point to the emergence of the Palestinian violence, but we are prepared for the possibility of escalation," he said. "We have been dealing with it until now, and are training every day to further improve and study our surroundings."
The real challenge is in preventing injuries and casualties when civilians are involved. Lt. Col. Shchori explained that the IDF has guidelines for achieving calm without the use of force. "The first thing we do in order to prevent casualties is to avoid friction between the Palestinian demonstrators and the local Jewish residents," he noted. "We are fully aware of the locations which are prone to friction and in the event of any changes, we will be ready for any scenario."
Avoiding friction means preventing physical engagement between two opposing groups of demonstrators. Though many areas enjoy ongoing calm, this kind of friction still exists in some locations. According to Lt. Col. Shchori, "once the friction is not present, and we only have to deal with one side of the demonstration, controlling the crowd and avoiding civilian casualties is much easier."
The Lavi Battalion knows its territory and how to act strategically by positioning itself in the right place at the right time. "The soldiers work very hard to improve efficiency in stopping violence as fast as they can," Lt. Col. Schori noted.
Lt. Col. Schori referred to a recent incident, in which a demolition charge was thrown at an IDF post, as an example. "The force reacted quickly and arrested the perpetrators," he recounted. "This sort of swift reaction creates a deterrent force and causes people with similar intentions to think twice before repeating such an act of violence."This past Saturday demonstrated again the efficiency with which IDF soldiers deal with delicate situations, without resorting to the use of live ammunition.
"We have reiterated our instructions to avoid firing shots, and injuring demonstrators at all costs. On Saturday, for instance, not one single casualty was suffered, and not one single shot – not even rubber bullets – fired," said Lt. Col. Shchori, the only person in the battalion who is able to authorize the use of live fire.
Lt. Col. Shchori is determined to continue to maintain stability in the region, and achieve enduring calm. "Ultimately, it's in no one's interest to have innocent civilians hurt, this would just further destabilize the region. On the contrary, we would like to ensure the safety of everyone involved to the point where we even risk our own lives," he concluded.


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Building Company Culture By Design, Not Default – with Jay Wilkinson
by Tim Jahn on June 7, 2011
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Over the years, we hear hundreds, then thousands of messages, talks or Bible studies. Of course we don't remember them all. The ones that stick for me have usually been profoundly simple, and often involved a memorable metaphor.
One of those was given at least a dozen years ago by my friend and mentor, Chuck Miller. The simple message was about integrating our deepening life with Jesus Christ and our outer engagement in ministry and leadership. The visual was kitchenware: a pitcher, a cup, a saucer and a plate.
How has this stuck? How has it helped me over the years?
This metaphor eventually became the core image for Chuck's book, The Spiritual Formation of Leaders (Xulon, 2007). I especially like chapter 19 where he is playful with the metaphor, illustrating some of the ways we can get our kitchenware out of order.
What sermon visual has captured you and stuck with you?
When it comes to "pitcher/cup…saucer/plate," how does this visual intersect with where you find yourself in life and ministry today?
Alan Fadling serves as Executive Director of The Leadership Institute in Orange, CA, training Christian leaders to integrate spiritual formation and leadership development. He serves as a frequent speaker and consultant and is the author of An Unhurried Life (IVP, 2013). He is a certified spiritual director living in Mission Viejo, California, with his wife Gem, and their three sons.


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Chema García Ibarra
Born in Elche (Spain) in 1980, city where he is still living and working. He has made the short films "The attack of the robots from Nebula-5" (2008), and "Protoparticles" (2010), who where selected in almost 500 film festivals, including Ann arbor, Quinzaine du Realisateurs, Sundance or AFI fest. "Mystery" is his third short film.
Misterio (Mystery)
(Chema García Ibarra, 2013)
They say that if you put your ear to the back of his neck, you can hear the Virgin talk. Trailer...


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10gR2 10.2.0.4 Certified with HP-UX Itanium for Apps 11i
By Steven Chan - EBS-Oracle on Jul 24, 2008
Our Applications Platforms Group has made another addition to our list of operating systems certified with the 10gR2 Database version 10.2.0.4. Oracle Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i (11.5.9.CU2 and 188.8.131.52) is now certified in a database tier-only configuration with Oracle Database Server 10gR2 version 10.2.0.4 on HP-UX Itanium.
Note: This is a split configuration certification. The application tier must be on a fully certified E-Business Suite 11i Platform.
- Interoperability Notes - Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i with Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (10.2.0) (Metalink Note 362203.1)
- Using Oracle Applications with a Split Configuration Database Tier on Oracle 10g Release 2 (Metalink Note 369693.1)
- Export/Import Process for Oracle Applications Release 11i Database Instances Using Oracle Database 10g Release 2 (Metalink Note 362205.1)
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Double duty rocks - so the idea of cutting back on our waste while giving our gardens some yummy treats, is something we love. Norpro 94 Stainless-Steel Composter Keeper ($43) uses a charcoal filter to eliminate odors while it holds your food scraps. Hey, it's ok if it takes awhile before they make their way to your composter. The perfect size for hiding under the sink, but wouldn't it go great with all your stainless-steel appliances?
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Suppose $X \subset \mathbb{A}^n$ is an affine variety; Given $p \not\in \{p_1,..,p_k\}$, with $p, p_1, ..., p_k \in X$, how can I find $f \in A(X)$ vanishing on all the $p_i$ but not on $p$?
If $k = 1$, I could just take some hyperplane containing $p_1$ and not $p$. Is it possible to just multiply all such hyperplanes (i.e. the polynomials yielding them as their zero locus)?
EDIT: I stated the problem wrong (the title is correct, though): I want a function $f \in A(X)$ vanishing on $p$ but not on any of the $p_i$. What could I do to obtain such an $f$?


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Naturi Naughton Movies and Career Information
May 20, 1984
East Orange
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East Orange
Naturi Cora Maria Naughton is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and actress. Naughton is formerly one-third of the R&B trio 3LW and is perhaps best known for her roles in Fame, Notorious, and The Playboy Club. Naughton was a series regular in season one of the Lifetime television drama series The Client List as Kendras. Naughton currently stars in the Starz drama Power as Tasha St. Patrick.
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More than 50 restaurants and food purveyors cooperated last Sunday in making Taste of the Wasatch once again a delightful and profitable way to fight hunger in Utah. Food lovers got to sample the best of Northern Utah's restaurants gathered at Solitude Mountain Resort and 100 percent of the money raised goes to Utahans Against Hunger, the Utah Food Bank and the Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership.
And, thanks to the inscrutable wisdom of the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, children were spared the horror of seeing adults eating well and drinking responsibly while raising money for a good cause. Yes, the DABC, for the first time, prohibited minors from attending the Taste of the Wasatch with their parents, lest they be tempted to someday pair an affordable red with their Wagyu beef.
Because of the new restriction, one lonely paterfamilias said his clan had to forgo their annual tradition of buying a table at the fund raiser because the extended families' offspring were barred.
The only line at the event was in front of Vinto's booth where Statue of Liberty impersonator and pastry chef Amber Billiingsley scooped out a signature gelato.
Top of page: Pastry Chef Romina Rasmussen of Les Madeleines offers a laminated brioche (with roasted garlic and pecorino cheese or with fruit), one of the fest's hits. The 'stache called Clint frightened off any kid who may have to penetrate the DABC puritanical perimeter.
Below: The Copper Onion's Chef Ryan Lowder offers a cantaloupe gazpacho.
Other participating Restaurants:
Aerie Restaurant
Avenues Publick House & Restaurant
Beehive Cheese
Blue Boar Inn
Canyons Resort
Cena Ristorante
Chaia Cucina Catering
Communal Restaurant
Cucina Toscana
Cucina Vanina
Del Mar al Lago
Edge Steakhouse
Empire Lodge Deer Valley
Fire and Slice Pizza
La Caille
Liberty Heights Fresh
Log Haven
Luna Blanca
Pallet Bistro
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Plum Alley
Riverhorse on Main
Sage's, Vertical Diner, Cali's Natural Foods
Salt Bistro at The Leonardo
St. Bernard's, The Yurt
The Copper Onion
The Forklift
The Glitretind at Stein Eriksen Lodge
Utah Food Bank Kids Café
Whole Foods Market
Zest Kitchen & Bar
rt Institute of Salt Lake City
Carlucci's Bakery
Christina's Cakes
Deer Valley Royal Street Café
Eva's/Eva's Bakery
La Bonne Vie at Grand America
Pago, Finca
The Montage at Deer Valley
The Rose Establishment
So Cupcake
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Dishonesty is Obama's legacy not Obamacare. Before President Obama was elected inaugurated, he stated 'Transparency and the rule of law' would be touchstones of his administration. It hasn't exactly happened that way primarily due to the fact that Obama was never honest or transparent. Very little was reported of his past. When there were unfavorable reports about him, his confidants and the media immediately quashed any proof of his indiscretions.
Now in his sixth year, the administration continues its dishonesty. Does anyone really believe there are 7 million enrollees in Obamacare, given the disastrous rollout? The administration couldn't keep track of the system shutdowns. For nearly two months after the rollout, nobody in the administration could state any figures of who actually enrolled in the government exchange programs.
Health and Human Services Sebelius said 7 million enrollees would be a success. She later denied making that claim. She and Obama were all smiles yesterday boasting they hit the target. Now six months later, the administration can't release accurate figures of actual paid enrollees. The administration along the way has issued 38 exemptions unlawfully defying the provisions of the bill, that's about the only accurate figure in this whole laughable debacle.
Obama and Sebelius aren't mentioning the 6 million Americans who lost their insurance coverage due to Obamacare or the hospitals and insurance companies not participating either. The administration can't even identify people who previously didn't have insurance coverage which was the supposed intent of Obamacare.
Obama will be in Ann Arbor today nestled in a safe college campus surrounding along with Democrat senate candidate Gary Peters. Peters has been hiding in snow bunkers all winter. He hasn't been public at all during this whole Obamacare calamity. For good reason, polling data indicates he trails GOP candidate Terri Lynn Land and Obamacare isn't going to boost his campaign.
The entire Obama administration has deceived and lied to the country in the stories ranging from Obamacare to the IRS scandal and Benghazi. They have lied like a band of criminals, which is what they really are.


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Written by: P&N January 09 2011
Oilily (Oy-lih-lee), the brand that is synonymous with poppy patterns and bold brights might not be on the tip of your tongue, but it should be.
Born in Holland, this children's brand has grown overseas and offers an online US shop. They also make women's bags so you can carry your own cuteness. Their price point might not fit everyone ($30-$100+), but if you're looking to spoil your little one, and yourself, check them out and repeat after me: "Oy-lih-lee."


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July 23, 2014, 10:00 am
What are the Jews supposed to do?
By Michael Ledeen, contributor
Everyone can see the rising anti-Semitism throughout the West.
July 23, 2014, 10:00 am
By Michael Ledeen, contributor
Everyone can see the rising anti-Semitism throughout the West.
July 03, 2014, 06:00 am
By Tim Farley, contributor
I expect the political. I did not expect rhetoric laced with a creeping disdain for religion.
June 27, 2014, 07:00 am
By Robert Lehrman, contributor
Brat's certainty is that what makes America great is not just God, or even Christianity. It's Protestantism.
June 06, 2014, 01:55 pm
By Brent Budowsky, columnist, The Hill
Seventy years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt offered this prayer.
April 07, 2014, 05:27 pm
By Bernie Quigley
"Russia is remaking itself as the leader of the anti-Western world," says author Masha Gessen, who has written a book on Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But the war to be waged is not with rockets,"...
March 31, 2014, 06:42 pm
By Ronald Goldfarb
The Supreme Court has taken the classic notion that corporations are people to troubling levels in cases like Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which has corrupted the political process. Now they are about to do the same...
March 14, 2014, 06:36 pm
By A.B. Stoddard, columnist, The Hill
Good news these days is far too rare, so when it comes, it's great. Upon the one-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as pontiff, it is inspiring to see how much he has done in so little time and what a blessing he has been for the...
December 13, 2013, 10:59 am
By Brent Budowsky
Pope Francis has called on leaders and politicians around the world to care for the poor, feed the hungry, help the needy, and reform economic and financial systems whose injustices, the pope correctly says, kill people.
November 29, 2013, 03:36 pm
By Brent Budowsky
He has put helping the poor, social justice, common decency and challenging income inequality back where they belong: on the front pages and center stage in our national and global dialogue.
November 07, 2013, 01:13 pm
By Ronald Goldfarb
The lobby in the building where I live is decorated annually with Christmas props that I wouldn't have in my home. Some Jewish residents asked the building managers to add Hanukkah paraphernalia. I don't like that idea either. I wish folks of all religions would do their holiday homage privately.
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"Being Human" gets to bring characters back from the dead all the time – something we love about the show. When episode 4X05, "Pack It Up, Pack It In" airs later this month, we will see Henry again, though most likely in the past, according to the episode's promotional pictures released on Spoiler TV on Feb. 4.
According the synopsis released by SyFy, here's what we can expect:
"Kenny (Connor Price) joins Aidan for a night of drinking away sorrows. Josh and Nora throw a baby shower for their new wolf friends, but things quickly get out of hand. Sally uses her time-jumping abilities to learn more about her roomies."
In looking at the pictures, it looks as if the roomie investigation goes on in the roaring 20s. That should be fun! Josh and Sally look quite happy. That's probably before things at the baby shower go off the rails.
"Being Human" stars Sam Witwer as vampire Aidan, Meaghan Rath as ghost (and new witch) Sally, and Sam Huntington and Kristen Hager as werewolves Josh and Nora. Connor Price appears as Kenny and Kyle Schmid appears as Henry.
Episode 4.05 "Pack It Up, Pack It In" airs on Monday, Feb. 10 on "Being Human"
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Caryville, Tennessee: Big Dragon StatueSince the 1980s, a hand-built, very large, colorful green dragon with tiny wings had refrained from igniting his fireworks store. Then, in May 2011, the fireworks store caught fire.
Thunder Mountain Fireworks
- Address:
- 292 John McGhee Blvd, Caryville, TN
- Directions:
- I-75 exit 134. Drive east on US Hwy 25W/Hwy 63, then make a quick right (south) onto Hwy 116/John McGhee Blvd. The dragon is about a half-mile south, on the right.
- Phone:
- 423-562-1910
- Admission:
- Free
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- Worth a Detour
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Behind Dollar General. Wear pants -- the statue is surrounded by poison oak![Nikki, 09/04/2014]
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I've been admiring this dragon from the interstate for thirty years or so and decided that, for Mother's Day, I wanted to get up close. I'm glad I did after reading on Roadside America that he's for sale. He's massive and so fun; I'll miss him if he flies away.[Brandee Shafer, 05/15/2014]
There is now a Dollar Store between the Dragon and the access road, but that doesn't prevent anyone from driving behind the store for that picture moment. Traveling northbound on I-75 you'll see the dragon in time to make the exit.[Michael C Green, 10/27/2013]
Big Green Dragon
This dragon was built and designed by my brother, Jim Cole. I was going to place a Letterbox near the base of the dragon, but recently found out it is FOR SALE!! So now we wait to see how long it will stay there. They are currently working to remove the concrete slab [from a fireworks store that burned down in 2011], remove all the dirt several feet down and then recompact new soil. Not sure what goes in next. This big fellow has been in our family for over 30 years now. Will be sad when he goes. Will try to keep track of him and where he ends up.[chig, 04/12/2013]
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My friends got married at Cove Lake State Park, and after it was over we went to visit the dragon and it's awesomeness! Worth a look![MissChrys16, 05/16/2012]
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You know that Spring is finally arriving when Washington D.C.'s more than 3000 cherry trees start to blossom. Between March 20 and April 13 visitors can watch the thousands of delicate pink-white blossoms burst into bloom at the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park, at Hains Point in East Potomac Park and around the grounds of the Washington Monument at Washington D.C.'s 102nd annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.
National Cherry Blossom Festival This city- wide 4 week event features more than 200 international performances and over 90 other special events that include music, dance, sports, martial arts demonstrations, exhibits and cuisine in various locations. Among the celebrities appearing at the Festival will be singer Aaron Carter and Miss America 2014 ( Nina Davaluri). There will also be performances by 5 winners from the Festival's local talent competition.
A Bit of History About the Cherry Trees As a gift of friendship, the people of Japan sent 3020 cherry trees to the United States in 1912. The first two trees were planted on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin by the First Lady, Helen "Nellie" Herron Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambasssador. Those two original trees are still standing today at the south end of 17th Street.
On this 102nd anniversary of the gift from Japan, there are 12 species of cherries and approximately 3750 cherry trees planted.
Peak of the blossoming cherry trees is predicted to be April 8 - 12 this year. Blossoms usually bloom for approximately two weeks.
Cherry Blossom Family Days kicks off the Festival on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 featuring numerous family-friendly, hands-on activities, interactive art demonstrations and live performances. Taking place at the National Building Museum (401 F. Street, NW), hours for the Family Day activities are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.
An all day event on Saturday, April 5 is the annual Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival. Various activities and entertainment start at 1 p.m. with the fireworks beginning at 8:30 p.m. The best viewing of the fireworks bursting over the Potomac River is at the Southwest Waterfront Promenade located at 600 Water Street SW at East Potomac Park.
One of the highlights of the National Cherry Blossom Festival is the parade on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. - noon. The parade goes on regardless of weather. Grandstand seating is $20 per person but you can stand for free along the parade route on Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street. Arrive early for the best views.
Other activities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival include the Blossom Kite Festival (March 29) featuring kite flying competitions, Bike the Sites Tours, a Japanese Stone Lantern Lighting Ceremony (April 6), a Grand Sake Tasting (April 3 at the Carnegie Library at Mount Vernon Square, 801 K Street, NW) where you can sample libations from 20 master sake, beer and scochu brewers from Japan.
And be sure to check out the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival (April 12) featuring arts, crafts, live entertainment, demonstrations and food & drink.
Additional activities at the Tidal Basin for visitors include paddle boating, guided city tours of Washington, D.C., cherry blossom cruises and free cherry blossom walking tours with a National Park Service Ranger in addition to free exercise sessions around the city's monuments.
The Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, D.C. is offering a special Cherry Blossom package. The package includes overnight accommodations, a continental breakfast for two each day, 2 one-day METRO passes and overnight valet parking. Rates start at $159 per night. Call 877-44 BLOOM or get online at www.fairfaxhoteldc.com for more information, exact pricing or to make reservations.
It is 373 miles from Cleveland to Washington D.C., approximately a 6.5 hour drive. Airfares on United for non-stop flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are currently averaging $195- $325 depending on the day and time of the flight.


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Hedley's current Wild Live Tour brought the band to the Aitken Centre on Monday night. The British Columbia band is currently on a cross country tour to promote their latest album 'Wild Life' released last November. Hedley's no stranger to Fredericton and once again gave the audience an enthuastic performance of songs new and old.
Check out the slideshow to see some photos and check out the full gallery here. You can find out if Hedley's playing anywhere near you here.


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The rainbow passage When sunlight strikes raindrops in the air, they act like a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch, with its path high above, and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is, according to legend, a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look, but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach, his friends say he is looking for pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Throughout the centuries men have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norse men consider the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from Earth to their home in the sky. Other men have tried to explain the phenomena physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection, but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbow. Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the water drops, and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super position of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon green of the first, the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band, since red and green lights when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow, one showing mainly red and yellow, with little or no green or blue.
Accuracy – Dragon Dictation App vs Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 on your ComputerThere are 591 words in the initial draft of this document.
- The Dragon NaturallySpeaking iPad app made 47 word errors – an accuracy of 92% in this document.
- The laptop running Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 made 16 errors – an accuracy of 98% in this document.
Speed – Dragon Dictation App vs Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 on your ComputerThe next biggest difference we could see between the Dragon Dictation app and our computer was that Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 transcribed words much quicker than the iPad app. Dragon NaturallySpeaking is certainly faster on the laptop than on the iPad. Sentences would start to appear as we spoke on the computer version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, while we would have to wait for the very end to see our sentences appear on the iPad app. In fact, during the second paragraph of the rainbow passage, the iPad app simply stopped listening and instead started to transcribe but we had said, even though we weren't finished reading.
Final NotesThis quick test was conducted using an iPad 2 with the latest updates (iOS 4.3.3) and no applications running in the background. In comparison, the laptop was running Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 premium wireless edition, on an dIntel core two duo CPU P8700 at 2.53 GHz with 1.87 gigs of RAM. Of course, there are other differences between the iPad app and the computer version, but hopefully this quick comparison will help you to make a decision about which Dragon product is right for you.
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Microsoft has been doing well under the leadership of Satya Nadella who has been putting across a good psychological approach to dealing with the firm's employees. Recently Nadella rallied Microsoft employees with 3000 word memo reported UPI on July 10, 2014. In this memo Nadella asked Microsoft employees to increase their focus on productivity and platforms instead of just devices and services.
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer focused on devices. Nadella has noted that while the focus on devices and services was helpful in starting a transformation for the firm, now it is necessary to hone in on Microsoft's unique strategy. Nadella sees Microsoft at its core as being a productivity and platform company for the new mobile-first and cloud-first world. His comment that Microsoft will "reinvent productivity to empower every person and every organization on the planet to do more and achieve more" is refreshing and inspiring. This is the kind of positive psychology which moves a firm's employees to produce at their best and gains the trust of customers.
It has been said that Nadella has a desire to shake up Microsoft's work culture which in the past has been known to be prone to infighting and viscous cutthroat office politics. He has a dream of empowering every employee to effect the change they want. All along Nadella has not lost a focus on an interest in also working to modernize the firm's engineering processes and meet the expectations of the customer's needs. With the passion of someone obsessed with success and likely to meet new horizons of success with those he works with Nadella also stated the way for Microsoft to move forward is by adopting a "customer-obsessed, data-driven, speed-oriented and quality-focused" company.
Nadella has said Microsoft helps people get stuff done reports PC World. The focus which Nadella stresses for Microsoft is on productivity anywhere and everywhere. The mobile-first and cloud-first world which he envisions for Microsoft lets people do the same high quality work in the office as by the swimming pool during a summer vacation. Nadella is a visionary who seems destined to help more and more people become empowered with new insights by putting some trust in what Microsoft has to offer.


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My client Mary calls her husband's iPhone his mistress. She feels ignored and lonely even when he's home with her. People have become glued to their phones, tablets, and computers and have stopped communicating with each other the way they used to. My client John says that their sex life went straight downhill when they started climbing into bed together with their individual laptops. I hate the idea of a couple lying in bed next to each other with their two computers. When she wouldn't agree to stop, he starting watching porn while lying next to her, and she freaked out.
Many people are now choosing technology over their loved ones. My client Sue says now that she's finally found a wonderful man, she's worried because she knows she avoids him by constantly using her iPhone -- even when she's sitting next to him on the couch. She starts playing games and searching the internet -- nothing really important. She says it's more fun than communicating with him, even though she knows it's damaging the relationship. She's starting to worry about herself and her ability to be intimate and affectionate. Some couples complain to me about each other using too much technology. I tell them how to fix it with boundaries, but they hesitate because they want the boundary set for their mate, but not themselves. They're as addicted as their partners are.
When we talk about setting boundaries, parents will often set boundaries with their kids, like no phones at the dinner table (which is good). But they won't keep that same boundary. We talk about the fact that our youth is becoming unable to communicate in a normal healthy way and are losing their social skills, but it's not just them. Family time has all but disappeared, and couples have accepted it as normal since everyone seems to be doing it. Sue admits to me that she should put her phone down, but would not promise to do it. Without a "deal" with her husband, where she admits the problem, she'll probably never change it.
Start by setting some boundaries with the whole family. No technology at the dinner table, period. No computers or tablets after a certain time in the evening. Discuss it with everyone and make it realistic. Everyone will want some exceptions, like when they're expecting a certain call, but it's best to say, "Tell them to call before 7pm next time." If you can't agree to set a time to turn off all technology, at least set aside an hour or so of no technology, especially with your partner. Start somewhere. Promise yourself to put intimacy and communication back into your life.
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This is a gorgeous strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline, drop waist, and caught-up styling throughout. Ruching and Swarovski crystal belt at natural waist are very flattering on a variety of shapes.
My favorite feature of this dress is the back: I LOVED how fancy the train looked in the church, and my bustle worked wonderfully to make the dress practical for dancing later.
Lace-up corset back will fit street sizes 2-6 easily.
I wore the dress with a $400 crinoline petticoat, which I am willing to include with the dress for $200. Other accessories also available (shoes, veil, headpiece, etc.)
- Label Size: 6
- Street Size: 4
- Bust: 34
- Waist: 27
- Hips: 42
- Height with Shoes: 5'7
- Alterations: (valued at $1100): bra cups sown in, hemmed for 5'6"-5'9" including heels with lots of fabric left for changes, and multiple pick-up bustle I chose this style of bustle instead of a single French bustle because I like the volume it creates and the continuation of the pick-up style from the front of the dress. It also holds the weight of the dress very securely, and I had no trouble wearing it comfortably all afternoon & evening.
- Color: White
- Silhouette: Aline
- Material: Embellishment, Satin
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Style: Belt/Sash, Corset, Glamorous, Modern, Ruching
- Condition: Used
- Original Owner: Yes
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- Preservation Method: Gown has been professionally cleaned and pressed
- Terms of Sale: All Sales Final
- Location: Houston, TX
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- Payment Methods Accepted: Escrow.com
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There is always a huge battle going on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Joyce Giraud and Brandi Glanville can't seem to get along and now it looks like Joyce is taking sides in another battle. On March 15, Scheana Marie of "Vanderpump Rules" shared a picture on Twitter where Joyce sent her flowers.
The picture is of flowers that Joyce sent her for helping her out with a charity event. It is obvious that the two get along well and Scheana only has positive things to say about Joyce. Considering that Brandi and Scheana hate each other this pretty much shows that either Joyce is taking sides or just doesn't care about their drama.
Scheana even called Joyce a doll in another tweet. It is great to see these two get along so well and hopefully they continue their friendship. It is still unknown if Joyce will return for next season of "RHOBH."
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"No bats again," Head Coach Steve Bonde said following doubleheader loses to the Trojans of Douglas. "Weak all the way around. Defense wasn't good, pitching wasn't good, nothing was good."
The Bruins were scoreless in the first game as the Trojans had 10 runs by the end of the fourth inning. They scored one to keep their hopes of winning alive, but were unable to add to the total in the 1-10 loss.
The Bruins struck out nine times in the first game, and the Bruin pitching staff – split between Courtney Kay and Jessica Yock – was only able to record one strikeout total.
The second game didn't fare any better Hannah Goergen, Yock and Kay triple-teamed the Trojans and were shelled for 15 runs in four innings.
The Lady Bruins were able to score two runs – one in the third and one in the fifth – but it proved to be too little, too late as they lost 2-15.
The JV squad, hosting North Bend at home, had a near-mirror image result in their doubleheader.
The first game was a 25-3 victory by the Bruins, while the second game was a 9-8 squeaker, according to freshman Alyssa Gallian.
"We were a little worried in the last game," she said. "The refs didn't seem like they knew what they were doing, but it worked out."
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Burnsville Pitcher Finally Takes The Mound After Battle With CancerSean Floersch hasn't been able to pitch in quite a while, but he was determined to make it back on the mound.
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I'm not sure where to start, there seem to be several issues with this build. I'll run down the specs first. That should be a good start.
- CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7 GHz APU
- RAM: Corsair 8 GB XMS3 PC12800 1600 MHz (2x4 GB)
- SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB SATA 3.0 TLC
- HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1 TB
- OS: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit OEM
Problem 1 - drivers: Installing the components was easy. The problems began with installing the operating system. I didn't have an optical drive at hand and Windows is still delivered on DVD. So I took an external DVD drive, plugged it into a USB port and the computer booted from it. But then right before the Windows 7 setup program shows you the option to do an upgrade or custom (advanced) installation, it started complaining about drivers for CD/DVD drive.
Q: Can someone explain to me how Windows 7 was able to boot from the USB connected, DVD drive, but is not able to continue the installation without providing additional drivers for it?
Of course, I didn't have any special drivers for it, I didn't even know what brand or model it was, so Google was a no go. There was not a single label on the thing. (From the looks of it, it's an ATAPI drive from a laptop inside an external case with ATAPI-USB converter.)
Problem 2 - expanding files: So I pulled out the ODD you see above from a recent model HP desktop PC. I plugged that in, booted and there was no whining about drivers this time. I selected the SSD for the system partition in the custom installation dialog. Windows starts installing and I thought my troubles were over, but a few minutes later I realized that it is stuck at expanding files.
Installing Windows...
Copying Windows files [check]
Expanding Windows files [5%]
Installing features
Installing updates
Completing installation
Knowing that a Windows 7 installation recently took more time than usual on another PC, I decided not to touch it and let it do its thing. But 120 minutes later it was still at 5%. So I left it unattended, when I came back the PC was off. I left my college in charge, he might have shut it down after realizing it wasn't going to budge any year soon.
Q: Do I need drivers for an SSD drive at boot or OS install time, or have it specially prepped for OS install beforehand?
I read some forum threads on various websites about getting stuck at expanding files. Most of the guys seem to blame the various controller chip makers in early SSD drives. Most of these threads are from 2010 - 2012. My SSD is from 2013 I believe, and SSD drives have evolved since those early days. Other things discussed are IDE vs. AHCI. For all I know AHCI is the preferred language for a modern computer, and it should be enabled on a system like this one, and Windows 7 should not have any problems with it.
Problem 3 - red LED: I haven't been able to replicate the problem to see what triggers it, but sometimes when I enter BIOS setup and then save and exit (without even making any changes), the PC is still powered on but it doesn't seem to POST again. I open the case and I see a red LED is lit up next to the ATX main power connector. Motherboard manual says it's a "DRAM LED".
DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.
Q: Is this LED actually saying there is something wrong with my RAM memory?
If I press the Reset button on the case nothing happens, it's as if the entire motherboard becomes unresponsive. I can't press DEL or F2 to enter BIOS, nothing. I can only press and hold Power button to power off and then power it back on again. If I enter BIOS once more, don't change anything, and save and exit once more, it does not get stuck again, it reboots normally. So I'm not sure what triggers this behavior.
I have been using all default BIOS settings. I did try disabling Fast Boot and enabling "full initialization" for USB devices (while using the USB connected DVD drive). I have then set it back to optimized defaults.
Honestly, I haven't tried disabling AHCI, because that's actually something I would want to have. So even if it could work with IDE mode, it's not something I want to get stuck with. Having read a few threads on forums, I know that once you install Windows 7 with the drive in IDE mode, you're stuck with it. It's not as simple as switching back to AHCI in BIOS. You have to actually reinstall Windows to make it use AHCI drivers. There are some workarounds for this, I know, but hey, why bother?... I want AHCI mode from the get go.
Problem 4 - installation continues and then stops: I have now had the HDD disconnected, and moved the SATA cables for the SDD and the ODD to different ports. Then when I powered on, instead of booting from the DVD in ODD it booted from SDD! And the Windows 7 setup seemed to continue from where it left off, and it was stating something like "completing installation" (or similar). But then the screen went to sleep mode and there was no more video signal, but the PC was still running.
Q: How can I be sure this is not caused by having AHCI mode enabled, RAM memory error, or by the SSD drive?
Edit: I think I know now why it's acting up like this. The AMD APU has part number AD785KXBJABOX and it's not listed at all as being support on the ASUS A88X-PLUS product page. My BIOS version is 0501, and the latest seems to be 1002. How do you read this numbers anyway? Is 1002 in fact lower version than 0206 or 0501?