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Scores on standardized tests required of public school students showed a slight improvement in 2013 over 2012 statewide, according to the spring 2013 test results released Monday. Those trends are reflected in Clark County schools.
"There aren't any dramatic changes from last year," said Randy Dorn, state superintendent of public instruction. "But our scores are up on more tests than down."
His comments came as part of the official release of scores for the 2013 administration of the Measurements of Student Progress for grades three through eight, and High School Proficiency Exams and End-of-Course exams for students in high school-level courses.
Statewide, passage rates increased in reading in every grade in 2013, except for seventh and eighth. The number of third-grade students who met standard in reading increased by 4.3 percentage points over 2012.
In math, the statewide percentage of students who met standard increased in grades 4 and 7, but decreased in grades 3, 5, 6, and 8.
End-of-course math, science
The most notable trend was a dramatic improvement in high school math and science end-of-course exams.
"In particular, I congratulate the Class of 2013 for their success in meeting a high bar on their exit exams," Dorn said.
The percentage of students meeting standard in the biology exam increased by 10.6 percentage points in 2013, with 81.7 percent of students meeting the standard. It was only the second year the EOC exam was required by the state.
Statewide, the percentage of high school students who met standard in algebra I/integrated math I edged up 7.5 points from 2012 to 2013, with 75.9 percent of students meeting the standard in 2013. That increase was mirrored in results for geometry/integrated math II, with a 7.2 point increase — to 83.3 percent — of students meeting the standard in 2013,
Those increases in math and science were reflected in most Clark County school districts.
Vancouver Public Schools saw its EOC biology exam results increase from 63.4 percent who met the standard in 2012 to 79.9 percent in 2013. That's still slightly under the state average of 81.7 percent who met the standard.
In algebra I/integrated math I, the Vancouver district's scores increased from 65.3 percent meeting the standard in 2012 to 79.9 percent in 2013. The district is closing the gap between its scores and the state average, 80.7 percent, so that it lags by less than a percentage point.
In geometry/integrated math II, the Vancouver district's high school students' scores improved from 68.7 percent meeting the standard in 2012 to 86.7 percent in 2013.
"I'm very pleased with the results. I think the principals are pleased too," said Mike Stromme, associate superintendent for teaching and learning at Vancouver Public Schools. "As the information is just rolling out, we'll have additional time looking at the data and making plans for the next steps for these students."
Stromme attributes the improved scores to extra help the district has been offering for the past few years. Stromme said the district's academy programs include additional help during the school day and after-school programs with tutoring in particular courses.
"Across the district, we're targeting supports and interventions to meet the personal learning needs of students in these content areas. Where they have struggled and perhaps have not passed the first time, we're able to home in on what the specific needs of students or groups of students are. So teachers and principals work together. We're always monitoring and adjusting those programs to meet the needs of students. "
The district's middle school and high school principals "regularly review data together and have collaborative conversations about where the needs are," Stromme said. "More specifically, those principals are having conversations with their building's learning teams to target those support programs."
That might look different from one building to the next, depending on the needs of the students, Stromme said.
In Evergreen Public Schools, the overall 10th grade scores increased in reading, but decreased slightly in writing. However, like in Vancouver, it's Evergreen's high school science and math numbers that saw notable increases. In the biology EOC, only 63.4 percentage of Evergreen students met standard in 2012. That increased to 79.9 percent in 2013, closing the gap on the state average of 81.7 percent.
The Evergreen district's numbers in high school math also increased. In algebra I/integrated math I, only 70.7 percent of students met standard in 2012, but that increased to 81.5 percent in 2013. That number exceeded the state's average of 80.7 percent. The district's improvement for geometry/integrated math II also was dramatic. In 2012, 73.2 percent met standard, and in 2013, that number increased to 83.8 percent.
High passing rates
To be eligible to graduate from high school, students in the class of 2013 were required to pass a reading High School Proficiency Exam, a writing HSPE and one math EOC, either in algebra I/integrated math I or geometry/integrated math II. Statewide, more than 90 percent of 12th-graders met the standards in reading, writing and math.
"These passing rates are high," Dorn said.
However, that doesn't translate into a 90 percent graduation rate, he said. Beyond the standardized testing, graduating students also must accumulate the required credits and complete a high-school-and-beyond plan plus a culminating project.
The final on-time graduation rate for the class of 2013 will not be reported until February.
Susan Parrish: 360-735-4530; http://twitter.com/col_schools; firstname.lastname@example.com Web editor John Hill provided assistance with the data.


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Fall Beauty Sneak Peek
Thursday, August 25, 2011 | Things We Love, product highlights
With temps lingering in the upper eighties and nineties, it's hard to imagine fall happening any time soon. Yet, despite the steam bath that's soaked most of the country, fashion and beauty mavens everywhere are making the switch from summer to fall—and Pür is no exception. Wanna know what's in store from the pressed mineral pioneer? You can catch a glimpse in our NEW Natural Knockout Kit.
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This five-piece color collection with quilted, ultrachic makeup bag will get you ready for fall in no time. In addition to our popular Spice Marble Powder and Impact+ Mascara, this limited-time kit gives you an exclusive sneak peek with TWO NEW shades for eyes and lips—Mineral Eye Defining Pencil in Hidden Treasure and Pout Plumping Lip Gloss in Pearl Dust.
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You've all heard the names of the Oscar nominated films such as: "Nebraska, American Hustle, Captain Phillips and Philomena" are just a few of the big films nominated this year.
Most of you, dear readers, can't name any of the short subjects that are nominated for 2014. Below are the names of the docs, a small synopsis and a small review of each.
Yemini-Scot director Sara Ishaq, was nominated for "Karama Has No Walls." Filmed during 2011 when Yemen was in upheaval, it is a disturbing look at a people who are disposable to their government.
While peacefully protesting in the Change Square, 53 people were killed while trying to make their voice heard by a regime with seemingly no ears.
The horror of the day is on film for all to see. Two very brave cameramen made sure that the carnage was caught on tape for all to see.
Two stories stand out of the 53 dead from that day: Saleem Al-Harazi, was on his way to the store to get bread for his mom. He was shot in the face, through his eyes. I can't understand how he lived, but I'm sure there are many who believe divine intervention had a lot to do with it. He is, however, living blind. His family talks about the day and how they found him.
The other story is about Anwar Al-Muati who was a young man caught in the gunfire. His father tells the story of how he found his son, dead, already put in a draw in the morgue.
Ms. Ishaq's film never blinks, or looks away from something that is ugly. That is the point of this film.
Even though most of this film is done during very unsafe times/places, it isn't hard to see what is going on and what it means. The nomination for "Karama Has No Walls" is well deserved.
"The Lady in Number Six" is the amazing story of the oldest living holocaust survivor.
Alice Herz who lives in Northern London is the subject of this delicately handled short doc. She is of particular note, not just for her advanced age, 110 (she was 109 at the time of this film, but for giving the world her beautiful music for 100 years. Some of that playing was at
Alice's neighbors count on her classical piano music every day. She plays Bach, Beethoven and Schuber, (whom she played by special request of Josef Mengele).
A professional pianist all of her life the Jewish Alice was taken to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Theresienstadt was a feeder camp for Auschwitz. The camp was for musical celebrities among the Jews. It was also for propaganda. "Look how great we treat the Jews."
Alice played piano for her fellow prisoners, but also touched the hearts of some of the Nazi soldiers. One of which thanked her for the beautiful music that got he and some of his fellow soldiers through the horror of the war.
Alice, who is outspoken, is also wise and that following quotes are straight from the film:
"What we learn in school is important, but much more important is the atmosphere of your him, with your parents."
"Music is God" While in camp, music was her faith.
"Survival was a matter of attitude, I never felt like a victim, I felt like an observer."
"Jews were born twice, once at birth and once when being released from the camps."
See this film if you get a chance, it's charming, sad and beautiful all at the same time.
Stay tuned for part two of the Oscar nominated short docs.
The Oscar nominated shorts, both docs, animated and live action, are playing at selected theaters. Check your favorite theater to see if it's playing. They are also available online, iTunes and some are on DVD.
Suggested Links
- 'After the Dark' Eschatology and Philosophy in a horror film
- 'Dancing With the Black Dog: A Survivor's Guide to Depression author interview
- 'To Dance Like A man' documentary review
- "Love is in the Air" a love note from France
- 'Welcome to Los Vargas' the must-see reality show on mun2: Fernando Vargas inter


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Jamil Walker Smith Movies and Career Information
Aug 20, 1982
New York City
Actor, Director and Writer
Jamil Walker Smith (born August 20, 1982) is an American actor. His best known role is as the voice of Gerald, a fourth grader and Arnold's best friend in the Nickelodeon TV series Hey Arnold!. He also appeared on various shows like Sister, Sister, Girlfriends, Bones, The X-Files, and The Bernie Mac Show. He is an actor by trade and writes, acts and directs his own short film projects. He now portrays Master Sergeant Ronald Greer in the third series of the Stargate franchise, Stargate Universe.
- Jamil Walker Smith Movies before 2015
- Hey Arnold! The Movie 2002
- Make a Movie Like Spike
- Movies Directed by Jamil Walker Smith
- Make a Movie Like Spike
- Movies Written by Jamil Walker Smith
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Our hotel has a long history and has been welcoming travellers since the 16th century, when it gave shelter and sustenance to drovers moving their flocks to market.
Unique and Secluded
On the southern shore of Loch Tay, amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, Ardeonaig is a very special hotel in a spectacular location.
From Glasgow or Edinburgh you can reach us in a couple of hours, but while you're here, you'll feel a million miles away from the pressures of modern life.
With a Contemporary Twist
Today, the heart of Ardeonaig remains the original inn.
These days we maintain a rather more contemporary level of comfort in our guest bedrooms and throughout the hotel - though the welcome is as warm and genuine as it's always been.


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Look at how much fun Britney's having on her latest video shoot! She and lover/agent/co-star Jason Trawick are in the midst of filming the clip for fourth Femme Fatale single "Criminal," and Twitter user Xbritney recently tweeted out some photos from the set. Either the video features the two of them sticking up convenience stores, or they've gone a little too method with the whole thing. We're not sure how, if at all, this fits in with the previously reported video treatment that leaked to the internet, but it looks promising anyway. ("2007ney is back!" gleefully proclaims Oh No They Didn't.) Check out the pics in full below:
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This is the stuff nightmares are made out of, as a family finds a rat the size of a dog in their kitchen. The rat showed up in the kitchen, terrorizing the family who jumped on chairs. The family cat was left "terrorized for a week," according to Fox News on March 28.
The creature was dubbed "The Rat from Hell," and you can see why by just looking at the picture above. The thing is huge. This rat was found in a home in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden. The rat crawled into the kitchen of the family's home through a hole coming up from the cellar.
The first in the family to spot the monster rat was Signe Bengtsson. She told the media she couldn't help herself when first seeing the rat. She did the "classic" reflex of screaming and then jumping on top of the table to get away from its reach.
Apparently the husband didn't believe his wife's description of the rat, until it showed its ugly face. Erik Korsas spoke with Fox News and said that he won't doubt his wife again.
From nose to claws the rat measured 15 inches. It was too big for the spring-loaded rat traps to kill, so an exterminator brought in special giant rat traps. While the urban myths from America tell of rats the size of small dogs in NYC, Korsas didn't think that was possible, until now.
The youngest child in the house nicknamed the rat a "Putin Rat." This had nothing to do with looks, it is because the rat invaded their home. The "Ratzilla," as they called it, may not be the only one in their cellar, the exterminator informed the family.
Where there is one rat, there is more. What did this rat get into steroids? The thing is massive and so scary looking. The family patched the hole coming up from the cellar, so hopefully they won't get another "rat from hell" dropping in for a visit.


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it actually looks like blizzard finally understood what needed to change.
what are your thoughts ?
what are your thoughts ?
This patch just displays how clueless blizzard are, apparently cloak and dagger goes through LoS, monks ring of peace will be beyond stupid, warriors will STILL 1 shot people with swifty 1shot macro's no idea what blizzard are smoking but really the first time im considering quiting.
It just clearly shows that they have no idea for balance, they add all these new spells, i sit CC for most of the games.
outplaying has less of a place in arena, e.g me queueing as kfc with T1 warr and T1 hpala warr has about 475 ilevel, hpala has like 484 or smt, we queue into a TSG with T2 and 480+ ilevel, even with full peels going onto the warr + dk they still managed to eventually kill my hpala everytime without fail, they didn't really do anything than just train the paladin, even tho i did everything in my power to stop him they still won, just doesn't make sense.
Devouring Plague now deals its damage evenly through its duration.
Glyph of Desperation has been replaced with Glyph of Binding Heal. Pain Suppression and Guardian Spirit can now always be cast while stunned.
New Glyph: Glyph of Binding Heal applies Binding Heal a third nearby friendly target, but costs 35% more mana.
Glyph of Inner Focus has been replaced with Glyph of Weakened Soul. Casting Inner Focus now always grants 5 seconds of immunity to Silence, Interrupts, and Dispels.
New Glyph: Glyph of Weakened Soul reduces the duration of Weakened Soul by 2 seconds.
The 3-second stun/knockdown is now in the diminishing returns category for stuns (same as Shockwave and Storm Bolt), and not the proc stun diminishing returns category.
What do you guys think about stuns preventing healing from SW?
Seems like warriors have no selfhealing till they're almost in execute range, after that they can eat a stun and die with almost 0 healing done?
Seems like a terrible design that would only make sense if pvp were balanced around duels, not 3s.
Flash Heal's healing has been reduced by 30%. A new passive (available at level 10) increases Flash Heal's healing by 43% for Holy and Discipline Priests.<3
It looks good except for couple things.
Cyclone change is horrid, both for ferals and casters.
Monks burst damage is imho over the top for what I believe they are suppose to bring to the table. Also there's other monk abilities I'm still not happy with (mainly paralysis and RoP), but damage is most likely the bigger issue here.
For rogues, while ST change will be a good quality of life change, from a design pov I dislike the idea of being able to put such high amount of ranged pressure as a melee character. Maybe if I was an enhancement or a dk, but not as rogue.
Warbringer fix is bad, even thou I hate that talent so much, having a gap closer ability trigger DRs is pretty stupid. The other warrior nerfs are kinda meh ... I understand they want to avoid everyone picking those 3 abused talents but it could have been tweaked better.
I'm sorta fine with everything else, there's some good changes across the board, especially to priests. This may be a good season.
Yeah you sit CC as an ORC BM HUNTER, i do it too, i have -stun reduction meta too+2 bws basically 3 trinkets and -20% off stuns and I still don't play my character. When playing my UD monk I actually want to flying serpent kick my computer out the window
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Taylor Swift And Harold Styles Forced To Make Up
Haylor have apparently been told to 'clear the air' from none other than Simon Cowell himself.
Concerned that the public split and the fall-out from their big argument might be hurting One Direction's popularity in the USA, Simon had a word with Harry.
British newspaper The Mirror said:
"Cowell gave Harry a friendly warning that any animosity between him and Taylor could jeopardise One Direction's popularity in the US."
Simon carried on:
"They're two of the world's biggest music stars, and Simon knew that, although things didn't work out between them, they were bound to meet at various events and awards ceremonies."
During One Direction's recent trip to Ghana on Comic Relief duty, Harry spoke with Taylor on the phone, and The Mirror's source said:
"Taylor was keen to meet face to face and talk things through but Harry felt there was nothing left to be said."
The mystery source continued:
"Plus the boys' schedule meant it wouldn't have been possible as they were due to fly to Japan."
Showing that Harry still cares for Taylor, it's said that:
"Styles is thought to have told Swift that he holds no grudge and "hoped things wouldn't be awkward".
Both One Direction and Taylor Swift are due to perform at the Brit Awards next month.
Directioners may remember that 1D won their very first trophy at the Brit Awards last year – with 'What Makes You Beautiful' winning 'Best British Single'.
This year they're up for 'Best British Group' and you can start voting for them on February 9th.
Come on 1D!
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The Sarasota, Fla., police force has rolled out table settings and introduced its "Coffee with a Cop" program. Designed to have the Sarasota police officers and citizens of the community interact over a mug of coffee and have, well, coffee talk...the program is a relatively novel experience for the Sarasota cops.
The second in a new series of similar events to be held on a regular basis, the next Sarasota Police Department-sponsored "Coffee with a Cop" installment will be on March 11, 2014 from 8:30 thru 10:00 a.m. at First Watch Downtown. One may wonder about the irony of Sarasota's "Coffee with a Cop" program being held at a coffee establishment named First Watch, a seemingly befitting venue.
As the Sarasota "Coffee with a Cop" invitation declares: "No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!"
Such an event is rather new as it relates to police/community relations. Progressive law enforcement agencies embrace such concepts and introduce programs like the "Coffee with a Cop" so as to elicit community participation and also to educate the public about the police role and its mission.
By talking informally over coffee and getting to know one another, the community is assured of its law enforcement agency's objectives and well-intentioned relations.
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|Probable Pitcher
|Lost, 7-2
|@ Scranton/WB,
7:05 p.m.
|Yunesky Maya (1-6, 4.80) vs.
D.J. Mitchell (7-7, 3.12)
|Lost, 4-1;
Lost, 7-5
|@ Bowie,
7:05 p.m.
|Tanner Roark (4-7, 6.29) vs.
Zach Britton (0-1, 3.86)
|Won, 6-3
|@ Wimington,
7:05 p.m.
|Adam Olbrychowski (3-5, 4.85)
vs. Michael Mariot (6-2, 3.03)
|Won, 7-2
|vs. Greenville,
3:05 p.m.
|Robbie Ray (2-1, 2.12) vs.
Keith Couch (3-3, 3.19)
|Won, 8-4
|@ Lowell,
7:05 p.m.
|Nathan Karns (0-1, 6.75) vs.
Miguel Pena (1-0, 2.35)
|GCL Nationals
|Lost, 8-7
vs. GCL Astros
|@ GCL Mets,
12:00 p.m.
|Adalberto Mieses (1-1, 5.11) vs.
Julian Hilario (0-1, 6.00)
|DSL Nationals
|vs. DSL Phillies,
10:30 a.m.
|TBD vs. TBD
Scranton/WB 7 Syracuse 2
• Wang (L, 0-1) 5IP, 8H, 5ER, BB, 5K, 3R HR
• Tatusko 1⅓ IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 0K
• Hulett 2-4, R, HR, RBI
• J Valdez 1-3, 2B, RBI
Chien-Ming Wang was hit hard in a 7-2 loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He gave up a single, a walk, and a three-run homer to Gustavo Molina in the second. In the fourth, he gave up a two out RBI double to Luis Nunez, and in the fifth Jesus Montero doubled and came in to score on a sac fly to make the score 5-1. Wang threw 96 pitches through 5 innings, 63 for strikes. He had five groundouts to four flyouts. Syracuse squandered an opportunity for a big inning in the first. Steve Lombardozzi was caught stealing after leading off with a walk. After a walk by Brian Bixler and a single by Michael Aubrey, Chris Marrero popped out. Jesus Valdez doubled in Bixler, but Aubrey was thrown out at home on the play trying to score. Syracuse's only other run would be a Tug Hulett homer in the seventh. J.D. Martin gave up two runs in one and 2/3rds inning of relief and Ryan Tatusko got the last out of the 7th and pitched a scoreless 8th. With the 7-2 loss, Syracuse falls to 44-56, 14 games back of Lehigh Valley for first place.
Richmond 4 Harrisburg 1 — GAME ONE
• Bronson 4IP, 5H, ER, 2BB, K
• VanAllen (L, 3-2) 2IP, 3H, 3ER, BB, HR)
• Jo. Johnson 1-3
• Pahuta 1-1, RBI
Harrisburg continued to struggle in a doubleheader sweep at the hands (wings?) of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. In game one, the offense could only manage three singles and two walks. The lone tally was a Tim Pahuta two-out, pinch-hit RBI single scoring Devin Ivany, who had reached on a single. Starter Evan Bronson acquitted himself well in his first Eastern League appearance, giving up one run on an RBI double in the fourth. His defense helped him out of a runners-on-second-an-third-with-one-out jam when Adam Fox gunned down Johnny Monell at home plate trying to score. Corey Van Allen took the loss when he gave up a solo shot in the fifth to Roger Kieschnick and two runs on a triple, an intentional walk, a double, and a squeeze bunt.
Richmond 7 Harrisburg 5 — GAME TWO
• Martis (L, 7-4) 5IP, 5H, 4ER, 3BB, 8K
• Lehman 1IP, 3H, 3ER, BB, 0K
• Norris 2-4, 2R, 2B, RBI
• T Moore 2-3, R, 2R HR, 3RBI, BB
Shairon Martis took the loss in a 7-5 defeat to Richmond in game two of the doubleheader. Harrisburg jumped out to a brief lead with one out singles by Derek Norris, Bill Rhinehart, and Tyler Moore. Unfortunately, Moore all but killed the rally when he was thrown out trying to advance to second to make the second out. Bryce Harper would ground out and that would be the end of Harrisburg's offense until the seventh inning. Richmond scpred on Shairon Martis early with two doubles and two singles to take a 2-1 lead after one. Martis gave up leadoff walks in the 6th before Pat Lehman came in for relief. Lehman allowed both inherited runners to score on a bunt single and an RBI single followed by a bases-loaded walk, a sac fly, and a two RBI singles before finally escaping the disastrous frame with a sharp double-play lineout to shortstop. Harrisburg mounted a furious four-run rally in the final seventh inning, but fell short after a two-out Tyler Moore two-run homer. After being swept by Richmond, Harrisburg falls to 57-45 and its lead over Bowie is down to just a half game.
Potomac 6 Winston-Salem 3
• Selik (W, 4-6) 5⅓ IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, BB, 4K
• Nelo (S, 13) 1⅔ IP, 0H, 0R, BB, K, 1-1 IR-S
• Kobernus 3-5, 2R, 2B, SB
• Hood 3-3, R, 2BB, RBI
• Souza 1-3, R, BB, 3RBI
The P-Nats built a 4-0 lead in the middle innings and held on for a 6-3 win over the Winston-Salem Dash. Cameron Selik tossed five and a 1/3rd solid innings for his fourth win, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts. The trio of Destin Hood, Jeff Kobernus and Steve Souza combined for four runs, three walks, seven hits, and four RBI as Potomac collected 11 hits total. Joe Testa and Hector Nelo held the Dash to one run over the last three and 2/3rds to earn the hold and save, respectively. The win snapped a three-game losing skid and kept pace with the first-place Frederick Keys, which Potomac still trails by two games in the Carolina League North.
Hagerstown 7 Greenville 2
• Grace (W, 10-5) 6⅓ IP, 1H, 2R, 0ER, 2BB, 3K
• Esuebio (S, 5) 2⅔ IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 3K
• Taylor 2-3, 3R, 3B, HR, BB, RBI
• W Moore 2-4, 3B, 2RBI
Matt Grace became the second 10-game winner in the minors (Peacock) with Hagertown's 7-2 victory over the Greenville Drive. The lefty from UCLA had a no-hitter through six and a third innings, but lost it on a double and was lifted with a 3-0 lead after giving up a walk to the next batter. Greenville took advantage of a Wade Moore error to score two and pull within one at 3-2, but the Suns rallied for two runs in bottom of the 7th and 8th innings to put this one away. Wilson Eusebio finished the game for his fifth save. Michael Taylor tripled and homered and scored three runs to lead the Suns offense. The win improves Hagerstown's record to 16-13, two games behind Hickory in the Sally North.
Auburn 8 Lowell 4
• Bates (W, 3-1) 5IP, 3H, 0R, BB, 3K
• Mirowski (H, 2) 1⅔ IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 0K
• Nieto 3-4, R, BB, SB, RBI
• Mayo 2-3, 2R, HR, RBI
• J Miller 2-4, 2R, 3B, BB, RBI
The Doubledays made the most of their offensive opportunities, scorin eight runs on 10 hits and six walks to double up the Spinnners, 8-4. Auburn went 4-for-11 with RISP and left just six runners on base, scoring four in the first, two in the 2nd and single runs in 5th and 6th innings. Lowell made some hay with the middle relievers, pummeling Chad jenkins and Manuel Rivera for four runs in the bottom of the 7th. Richie Mirowkski inherited three runners but allowed just one to score to earn the hold. Adrian Nieto led the Doubleday hit parade with a walk, three singles, a stolen base, scoring a run and driving in a run. Auburn returns to second place, a game behind Mahoning Valley in the bunched-up (five teams within two games of first place) Pinckey Division of the New York-Penn League.
GCL Astros 8 GCL Nationals 7
• King 4⅓ IP, 5H, 3R, 3ER, BB, 5K, WP
• Holder (BS, 1)(L, 0-1) 1⅔ 5H, 4R, 4ER, 0BB, 3K, HR
• Mesa 5-5, 2R, 2-2B, HR, RBI
• Peguero 2-4, R
A three-run home run highlighted a four-run seventh, sending the GCL Nationals to an eventual 8-7 defeat. The G-Nats couldn't hold an early 4-1 lead, as Trevor Holder was touched for all four runs and the big fly to get the blown save and the loss. Brandon King went the first four and a 1/3rd innings and gave up three runs on five hits and a walk, striking out five. Narciso Mesa had a career day, gong 5-for-5 with two doubles and a solo home run to lead the G-Nat offense. The loss was the second straight and reduces the G-Nat elimination number to 20 with an 11-18 mark for the season, 8½ games behind the G-Marlins.
DSL Nationals — OFF DAY
The American League defeated the National League in the DSL All-Star game by a score of 5-3. Dionicio Rosario (0-for-1), Yermin Mercedes (0-for-2) came off the bench while Ivan Pineyro pitched 2/3rds of an inning in relief.
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Things are looking scary to me in the Harrisburg rotation right now. They miss a Peacock stopper start right now, and we'll learn a lot about Harrisburg's second half fate in the road series at Bowie. With Roark, Davis, and Perez going, that's not exactly the scariest rotation imaginable.
Be interesting to see if Harrisburg gets any help from Potomac in the form of Rosenbaum and/or Solis. Increasingly, I'm getting the sense that they can really use it.
Thanks for the work, Soul D.
Harrisburg is indeed getting very tense, I'm sure they're feeling some pressure right now.
On the good side, let's look at Matt Grace, who's 10 wins are something to celebrate. Here's what Andy Seiler said after the draft last year….. "Grace was part of a loaded pitching staff at UCLA this spring, and he filled a very specific lefty specialist role for them. He only really experienced success for the first time this spring, so this is a bit higher than where he was to start the season. He only has the stuff to be a lefty specialist at the next level, and this is exactly in the range I thought he'd go." 6′ 3″ 190 lbs. DOB: 12/14/88
I'd say so far he's been far better than a lefty specialist, and Paul 'Magic Man' Menhart at Potomac hasn't even worked with him yet.
unfortunately for Grace he is old for low A and beyond wins (meaningless stat for pitchers) he has an ERA above 4, an opposing BA of almost .300, only 63 k's in 97+ innings, and an ugly WHIP. Beyond that lefty's are hitting .333 off of him. Hagerstown has some nice looking pitching prospects, unfortunately he isnt one of them. Org guy at best.
Rob – You speak a harsh truth, but Grace has been living by his surname for most of the season. 10 wins at any minor-league level is a nice accomplishment, although this guy has recieved the benefit of great run support most of the season.
At this point in the season, the Nationals' farm system still have four franchises with realistic post-season aspirations, imo – Harrisburg, Potomac, Hagerstown, & Auburn.
Harrisburg is entering a critical series @Bowie, with the Division lead at stake. Potomac could use a series win against Wilmington to take them into a homestand against Division leader Frederick on July 29-31.
Auburn just needs to string together some wins to break clear of the scrum in their division, while Hagerstown needs a solid homestand to gain ground on Hickory in the SAL.
Four of seven franchises with reasonable chances for post-season play; Hopefully, the odds will look better as we enter August.
@ Bin
Grace is no relation, I already asked him at the beginning of the year. McCatty is living off of Surname. Another blown game again by him.


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In the light of recent increase in alarmist shrill here in Australia it's time to revisit the Climategate primer. It's a must watch for all, especially the young and naive being targeted as life support for a Labor minority government in it's death throes. James Delingpole was here in Australia recently and it was my pleasure to meet him in Brisbane.
Mann's Hockey Stick on Life support in Australia
Are Climate Scientists a self-selecting set of climate activists? This question is being asked of climate researchers at Melbourne University where the line between climate activism and climate science is blurred with the claim that the Medieval Warm Period was 0.09°C below 1961-1990 levels. That's 9 HUNDREDTHS of a degree , with a margin of error of over twice that (±0.19°C).
Simon at Australian Climate Madness rightly asks Is the present cohort of emerging climate scientists a self-selecting set based on a pre-existing belief in the seriousness of man-made climate change?
He's got a point. The lead researcher on that story, Joelle Gergis looks like she's well and truly put the cart before the horse. Read all about it here
THE GREENS – A Warning from History (PART 2)
There's a strong smell of anti-capitalism around climate alarmism today as Martin Durkin explains:
Martin writes that it's abundantly clear that there is more to being 'green' than composting tea bags and red squirrels. All the whimsical stuff about flora and fauna is just the polish on the top. Pay a visit to a green 'climate camp' or anti-globalisation rally and you will see, as plain as day, that 'green' thinking is a political world-view. In a word, it is anti-capitalism. But it is not the kind of anti-capitalism the Marxists told us to prepare for. Among the face-painters and unicyclists huddled in the colourful 'occupy' tents in the City of London, there are no lantern-jawed industrial workers in boiler suits. There are no pearly kings and queens up from London's East End. No. The effete tent-dwelling Shelly-readers are the self-righteous, work-shy sons and daughters of relatively well-to-do folk. They do not call for higher levels of production, but for lower levels of consumption. They themselves are not short of food or a place to sleep. They are not unable to feed their families. They are there, not to fight for the little fellow, but to express their loathing of the vulgarity and tackiness of mass production and the 'consumer society', and the tawdry, dull world of industry, money, trade, towns, bankers and popular culture. This is what we have called 'Posh Anti-Capitalism'
Read Martin's excellent history here
Jo Nova draws our attention to the $70 Billion spent by the US on climate since 2008.
"Sometime, somewhere (it's coming) the world will wake up and realize that climate cash was not just a money stream but an ocean. Climate funding is so large, there is not just a flow but currents, waves and tidal ebbs. Not to mention the sharks" Read all about it here


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Striking Hollywood writers have been picketing for three weeks now, but an end could be in sight.
The Writers Guild of America and the group that represents the motion picture industry began negotiations again Nov. 26
The strike has stalled Hollywood productions.
Writers want their cut of the profits from shows sold on the Internet.
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CHICAGO – Mention the name Harry Lennix, and images of his many character roles are bound to emerge – Harold Cooper in the TV series "The Blacklist," General Swanwick from "Batman v Superman" and Commissioner Blades from Spike Lee's recent "Chi-Raq." The deeply knowledgeable Lennix brings his years of dramatic expertise, as he directs the Congo Square Theatre Company's world premiere stage play "A Small Oak Tree Runs Red.'
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Deep Thoughts, Shallow Characters in 'Irrational Man'Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 24, 2015 - 4:32pm
Rating: 3.0/5.0
CHICAGO – At this point in his stellar career, what is fascinating about Woody Allen is basically what he thinks about. He is a successful, family-stable, millionaire filmmaker with mortality issues. In "Irrational Man," he ponders the existential question of "what lights the spark of life?"
'Magic in the Moonlight' is Woody Allen By the BookSubmitted by PatrickMcD on July 25, 2014 - 3:49pm
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CHICAGO – After last year's powerful "Blue Jasmine," writer/director Woody Allen's trajectory seemed destined toward another film masterpiece, but "Magic in the Moonlight" isn't it. Colin Firth and Emma Stone are an unlikely pairing in this seen-it-before-Woody film trifle.
Warm 'Fading Gigolo' Has Odd Romance, Woody AllenSubmitted by PatrickMcD on May 5, 2014 - 5:06pm
Rating: 3.5/5.0
CHICAGO – How do you make a Woody Allen-style film? You hire Allen to act in it. Writer, director and lead actor John Turturro channels the soul of Allen's films by creating a strange and romantic scenario with different types of relationships, including one with Allen himself in "Fading Gigolo."
'Blue Jasmine' Puts Woody Allen Back on TopSubmitted by PatrickMcD on August 2, 2013 - 5:59am
Rating: 4.5/5.0
CHICAGO – The auteur Woody Allen is one of the most prolific post-studio-system directors, averaging one film a year for close to 40 years. His meditations on life have become part of the culture, and he brilliantly expresses himself once again – with help from Cate Blachett – in the emotional "Blue Jasmine."
Greta Gerwig Lights Up the Life of 'Frances Ha'Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 24, 2013 - 9:43pm
Rating: 4.5/5.0
CHICAGO – Greta Gerwig is a gift to the type of film acting that dominates the screen. This beautiful, versatile actor gives poignant energy to her latest title character, "Frances Ha," a collaboration with indie director Noah Baumbach ("Greenberg").
Woody Allen's 'To Rome with Love' is Episodic, ChoppySubmitted by PatrickMcD on June 29, 2012 - 4:50pm
Rating: 3.5/5.0
CHICAGO – Writer/director Woody Allen continues his film travelogues in "To Rome with Love," touring The Eternal City with four separate vignettes. An all-star cast – including Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page, Alec Baldwin, Penélope Cruz and Woody himself – hit and miss with this varying blend of stories.
Woody Allen's Charming 'Midnight in Paris' DelightsSubmitted by BrianTT on May 27, 2011 - 10:01am
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CHICAGO – Writer/director Woody Allen and the amazing cinematographer Darius Khondji ("Seven," "The City of Lost Children") very purposefully open their new film "Midnight in Paris" with a long series of static shots of the title city before even presenting a cast list. You see, Paris is a cast member in this film. The sun rises, people hustle and bustle through Paris, they sip coffee in cafes, the lights go on at dusk, and the city sleeps.
'Happythankyoumoreplease' Falls Flat With Unlikable CharactersSubmitted by BrianTT on March 11, 2011 - 5:00pm
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CHICAGO – Josh Radnor's "Happythankyoumoreplease" wants to be a new-generation Woody Allen film but misses the mark wildly by presenting characters that aren't likable in situations that aren't believable. None of the relationships that drive this awkward dramedy ring true and only a few supporting performances make the effort worthwhile as they highlight the weaknesses at the core of the manipulative script.
Hit-or-Miss Mastermind Woody Allen Recaptures Genius With Eccentric 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 15, 2008 - 12:01am
Rating: 4.0/5.0
CHICAGO – While legendary writer and director Woody Allen can't always be equated with sheer genius these days and is more accurately described as a hit-or-miss proposition, the sorely undermarketed and film-festival touring "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" serves as unquestionable retribution for his recently questionable work.
Akin to 'Match Point,' Woody Allen's 'Cassandra's Dream' Expressly HitchcockianSubmitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 18, 2008 - 1:35pm
CHICAGO – Woody Allen – the most prolific American writer/director of the last quarter century – has a desire for a particular expression in this last part of his epic career.


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My 19 mo. old (diagnosed five months ago with ASD) has always been a well behaved, pretty compliant little guy. He still is, for the most part (in that if something is dangerous and we tell him to stop, he will, etc.). But suddenly -- in the past week or so -- everything is "no." Everything. And he doesn't want to share at all -- for example, for quite a while he has loved looking at books together at night, but now he wants to hold the book and flip the pages himself in the way he wants and does not want us participating (i.e., labeling, reading the story to him, and God forbid actually touching the books or turning the pages ourselves). Any toy we get out, any activity, is "no" -- he doesn't want to do it. If we try getting him to stack mega blocks with us, he just wants to take them apart, the opposite of what we are wanting him to do. Yet if I just leave the room and let him do what he wants, he will start stacking them. He does much better with other children and adults who aren't us -- the other night he was playing along side a 4 year old and totally trying to copy what she was doing. We have entered into a full-scale power struggle it seems where he is wanting to test boundaries and assert his independence.
Sorry this is long-winded, but I guess my question is -- how do you differentiate normal child (or in our case, toddler) behavior from ASD behavior? I really don't know what is developmentally appropriate with a 19 mo. old. He is speech delayed and is just now starting to talk -- an explosion really with more words by the day. He is understanding more and more, but he is still delayed with language. His constant "no" with everything could be related to limited language skills. But I think it's more than that b/c we are also getting some defiant behavior -- like throwing stuff deliberately while looking right at us with a mischievous look after we've told him to stop. He has even hit us a few times for the reaction (not in anger). It's tempting to think this is the beginning of behavioral issues that seem common with children with ASD, yet at the same time he's only 19 mo. old. Of course, we will talk to his therapists about this this coming week, but I would love to here any feedback anyone has to offer.


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DETROIT, Mich. — General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) announced today it plans to build a future small car in the United States utilizing an idled UAW-GM facility. This vehicle adds to GM's growing portfolio of U.S.-built, highly fuel efficient cars including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt.
"Small cars represent one of the fastest growing segments in both the U.S. and around the world," said Fritz Henderson, General Motors President and CEO. "We believe this car will be a winner with our current and future customers in the U.S."
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GM already has a strong manufacturing presence in the United States. Currently, about 67 percent of GM cars and trucks sold in the U.S. are built in the U.S. With this announcement, GM anticipates that U.S. production levels will increase beyond 70 percent by 2013, augmenting its already automotive industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint.
This will end badly. And we have history to prove it.
The last time the government got involved in steering the US car companies they created a decade of the worst made cars ever. From 1975 to 1985 there were no cars that stand out as anything but scrap metal.
Recent marvels:
Pontiac Aztec – the car Homer Simpson would have designed.
The Car That Saved Chrysler – and if you ask anyone that owned one, it was built to last exactly 60,000 miles.
Here's a look back to the last time the car companies were forced to meet Government demands and build small fuel efficient vehicles:
Then we have the darling of the 70's – the Ford Pinto. Ford redefined innovation and proved that after 1972 they were capable of producing utter crap. Honda, Datsun and Toyota were given an easy entry in North America as a result.
Great style, great color choices.
Next up, we have the last great American car company failure – American Motors…
I actually knew someone that bought one of these pieces of crap.
And who could forget the Ford Escort that swept the globe:
So now I've prompted your memory of the legendary crappy cars the American car companies tried to market to us, here's what they are up against… one test drive in one of these cars and you won't actually be able to sit in an American car.
Honda – Here's the benchmark. Civic owns mileage class, Accord is the perfect car for the average family.
Acura – Take a step up and you have a tech and mechanical marvel.
Or how about the Worlds #1 Car Company
The Camray is the base of Lexus and they cover the market with a few models.
BMW: My Favorite, and the last independent auto company standing – because they build the best cars.
Someday Canada will price BMW like the rest of the world (They are almost twice the price compared to US).
I can't think of any US car that can even be compared to a 5 series.
The American car manufacturers are faced with an even more challenging market than in the 70-80s.
Starting the race in bankruptcy doesn't hold much hope. Happy car shopping.


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If you have time to explore beyond Charlotte city limits, here are some ideas for short day trips and excursions.
U.S. National Whitewater Center – This popular outdoor recreation center is only about a 15-minute drive from Charlotte proper. You can easily spend an entire day rafting, hiking, ziplining and eating at the Center's on-site restaurant. Many events are held here, from Olympic trials to live music shows.
Crowders / Kings Mountain – Fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing and more outdoor activities are available at these parks, just a short drive from Charlotte.
Carowinds – On the border of North and South Carolina, this is the area's biggest and best theme park. One of its newest roller coasters is NASCAR-themed and named after Dale Earnhardt. There's also an adjacent water park, Boomerang Bay.
Historic Brattonsville – Experience living history, including the African-American story, at this 775-acre Revolutionary War site. Explore the Bratton Plantation, owned by three generations of the Bratton family.
Lake Norman – The largest man-made lake in the Carolinas, Lake Norman is a great spot to rent a boat, go out on the lake and enjoy a leisurely summer day.
Reed Gold Mine – Kids and adults can enjoy panning for gold, taking guided tours of the restored underground tunnels and stamp mill, looking at gold and mining equipment in the visitor center, and watching a film on the North Carolina gold rush. A picnic area and trails on the property make it a perfect way to spend the whole day.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden – This garden is beautifully landscaped, with 380 acres of fountains, paths and flowers. It also features an Orchid Conservatory glass house, seasonal displays, exhibits and special events, along with classes on wildlife, photography, fine art, floral design and more. You can bring a picnic lunch and spend the day here.
Historic Latta Plantation – This site is located in nearby Huntersville. Costumed interpreters, historic displays and hands-on activities show visitors what life was like for the planters, yeoman farmers and enslaved African-Americans of the North Carolina backcountry in the early 19th century. See the home of James Latta, built ca. 1800, as well as original and replica outbuildings and historic farming practices and livestock. There are regular events and workshops.
Carolina Raptor Center and Latta Equestrian Center – These popular attractions are located on the grounds of the Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve. Go horseback riding, and see the bird of prey at the Raptor Center, along with daily demonstrations.,
Lazy 5 Ranch – North of Charlotte, the Lazy 5 Ranch is a privately owned exotic animal drive-thru park that offers a 3.5-mile safari, petting areas, a black smith shop, gift store, horse barn, play ground and picnic areas.
Ballantyne Spa & Golf – This luxury hotel property in South Charlotte offers a great escape with a full spa and 18-hole championship golf course.
Charlotte Motor Speedway and race shops – The speedway is in Concord, about a 15 or 20-minute drive away, but you could spend all day touring the speedway and visiting local race shops, many of which host their own behind the scenes tours. Race shops include Michael Waltrip Racing, Dale Earnhardt Inc., Hendrick Motorsports, etc.
NASCAR Hall of Fame's "Ultimate Fan Experience" bus tour – This full-day tour conveniently starts in Charlotte with a visit to the Hall of Fame. Merchandise discounts and transportation to the speedway and area race shops are included.
Vineyards and Tours – Wineries and tastings are about an hour to hour-and-a-half drive away. If you go through a tour company, you can easily stop by several in one day. Popular vineyards include
North Carolina Zoo – The zoo is on 500 acres with 1,100 animals and 40,000 plants along five miles of shaded pathways. There are multiple picnic areas, a playground, dining options and more. About 1 hr 40 mins away.
Grandfather Mountain – The highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally recognized nature preserve, the mountain offers amazing 360-degree views and a mountaintop visitors center. About 2 hrs 20 mins away.
Linville Caverns – Very close to Grandfather Mountain (about a 25-minute drive), Linville Caverns features cool cave tours where you can see ancient stalactites and stalagmites.
Chimney Rock Park – Another great hiking destination, this park features great views and a waterfall. It's about 2 hours away near Lake Lure.


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McKeithen found some of the homeless issues are the result of law enforcement problems. He says in the past, sexual predators and sex offenders have been allowed to stay at the Panama City Rescue Mission, even though it's within 2500 of churches and places where children gather. They will no longer be able to stay there.
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This question is a follow-up/extension to this question. Suppose $P$ is an orthogonal operator on a finite dimensional inner product space $V$. By definition, this means that $$ \langle Pu, Pv \rangle = \langle u, v \rangle $$ for all $u,v \in V$. I want to show that $P^TP = I$.
By definition of the transpose,
$$ \langle u, v \rangle = \langle Pu, Pv \rangle = \langle u, P^T(Pv) \rangle $$
and by bilinearity of the inner product it follows that $$ \langle u , (I - P^TP)v \rangle = 0 $$ If $v \neq 0 \neq u$, I want to use the fact that the inner product is nondegenerate to conclude that $I - P^TP = 0$ which would prove the claim. However, I'm not so sure that this applies here for the nondegenerate criterion is a statement about all vectors and not just a particular vector. That is, I don't believe it necessarily true that $\langle x, y \rangle = 0$ and $x \neq 0 \implies y = 0$.
On the other hand, without invoking that the inner product is nondegenerate one can see from inspection that $P^TP = I$ satisfies
\langle u, v \rangle = \langle u , (P^TP)v \rangle
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— Help Tony Win Re-Election To The Alamance-Burlington School Board —
2014 Re-Election Campaign Press Release:
For Immediate Release February 6, 2014
Tony Rose, School Board Chair, announces re-election bid
School Board Chairman Tony Rose has announced his plans to run for re-election to the Alamance Burlington Board of Education. Rose, 44, was first elected to the board in 2010. He is a resident of Burlington and works in the Information Systems & Technology Department at Elon University.
In announcing his re-election bid, Rose emphasized that he will continue to work as an advocate for students, teachers, and parents. "I am very pleased with the progress that we have made within our school system over the past four years. We had a successful opening and launch of the Career and Technical Education Center, a smooth transition involving the Ray Street Academy, and we have been able to work with the county commissioners to achieve an increase in our teacher supplement. The next several years will present opportunities and challenges for our school system, including the implementation of federally mandated standards, integrating the state requirements of online testing, and serving the needs of our increasingly diverse student population within the constraints of limited funding from federal, state, and local sources."
Rose emphasized the importance he places on hiring and retaining the most qualified teachers for the classroom, the increased use of technology, and providing a safe and orderly classroom environment. "The strategic plan I envisioned back in 2010 is becoming a reality and I am excited about serving another term to see it through implementation." He is a native of Alamance County and is a graduate of Western Alamance High School. Both of his parents worked with the local school system and his children are students in the system as well. He is a graduate of DeVry University.
"I am impressed with recent advancements in academic achievement as demonstrated by the highest graduation rate ever achieved, the largest amount of scholarship dollars ever given to a graduating class, and a significant increase in Advanced Placement class offerings. I am encouraged with the progress the Board of Education has made in working with area law enforcement agencies for the safety of our students while at school. I also am very pleased with the Vision for Public Education completed by a broad base of community stakeholders. We must continue to find ways for our school system to engage with the greater community to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our students and preparing them for the next phase of their lives."
Rose and his wife, Audrey, are members of Agape Baptist Church in Mebane, where he serves as a pianist. Rose also proudly serves as a board member for D.A.R.E. Burlington.
- Pictures from the first day of filing, February 10th, 2014.
- How You Can Help Tony Win Re-Election To The Alamance-Burlington School Board
Tony Rose – ABSS School Board Chair
My Goal:
I am running for re-election to the School Board in the election this November. My goal is to continue serving our community by being an advocate and voice for our students, teachers and parents. I believe that this will enhance the teaching and learning experience of students in our schools.
I believe that the most important part of the educational experience for our young citizens is what takes place in the classroom: teaching and learning. I believe that those in our community who have the best opportunity to help our young people succeed are those closest to them at home and in the classroom: parents and teachers. If re-elected, it will be my goal to continue supporting policies that empower our parents and teachers to be successful in their endeavor to educate our young people for tomorrow's challenging world.
My Perspective:
I grew up in an educational environment, and have been involved in education for most of my life. My mother Virginia was an elementary school teacher for 35 years, 31 of which were spent at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary. My father Glenn taught high school math for six years, and then trained local school bus drivers in Alamance County for 26 years. Growing up in this environment has given me a unique perspective on the Alamance-Burlington School System.
My wife and I are both "natives" of Alamance County. We attended Elon Elementary, Western Middle, and Western Alamance High Schools. We were both in the band, and I also played piano and sang in the chorus. I took college preparatory classes while in high school, because my parents believed higher education was very important. I am thankful for many ABSS teachers who had an influence on my education and life. I take pride in being an alumnus of the Alamance-Burlington School System, and in seeing the success of our current students. All students in our school system deserve to have a great educational experience.
My Qualifications:
After I graduated from college, my career began with the Silicon Valley based Amdahl Corporation, located in Sunnyvale California. In 1993, I returned to North Carolina and began working for Integon Insurance Company and McGladrey & Pullen Accounting Firm, after which I became a consultant in the computer and networking field. For the past 15 years, I have been an assistant director of Information and Systems Technology at Elon University. My twenty-four years of experience as an IT professional will bring a needed technological perspective to the school board.
My wife Audrey and I have been married for 22 years, and we have two daughters. Our youngest daughter is in the fourth grade at Elon Elementary School, and our oldest daughter is in the eleventh grade at Western Alamance High School. We are members of Agape Baptist Church in Mebane, where I play the piano, have taught the teen Sunday school class, and have taken our teens on inner-city service mission trips. I believe being a current parent of children in the Alamance-Burlington School System and working with teens in the community motivates me to work hard to ensure our schools offer the best educational experience possible.
My Beliefs:
I believe a high-quality and well-rounded education is of vital importance for young people in this generation. Students need to be challenged and given opportunities to pursue excellence. Teachers need to be given the resources and freedom to teach in a manner that provides such challenges to students.
While I believe in conservative values and fiscal responsibility, I also believe the teaching and learning experience is enhanced by competitively attracting and keeping quality teachers, increasing the use of technology in the classroom, and providing safe and comfortable classroom environments.
I believe in working with our County Commissioners to increase resources for our schools through fiscally responsible ways. I will continue to listen to teachers, parents, and members of the community in order to support policies which will enhance teaching and learning in our schools.


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Record: 2-12-0, Finished 7th in NFL East Division
NFL Season Summary
Scored 202 points (14.4/g), 14th of 14 in the NFL.
Allowed 397 points (28.4/g), 12th.
Differential of -195 points (-13.9/g), 14th.
Expected W-L: 2.3-11.7.
Takeaway/Giveaway Differential -30 (-2.1/g), 14th.
Simple Rating System: Total -18.3, Offense: -10.8, Defense: -7.5, SoS: -4.4, versus averages of 0.0.
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Training Camp: University of Rhode Island (Kingston, Rhode Island)
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Centrally located on Eagle Rock Avenue just east of I-280, The Solana Roseland is a brand-new supported living community, catering to New Jersey seniors in need of assisted living and/or facing the challenges of Alzheimer's or dementia. Our community was designed to help elderly residents live as full and independent lives as possible.
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The Kinds of Discussions, Debates, and Inquiries that Take Place at the University
An important aspect of Notre Dame's aspiration to be a distinctively Catholic, preeminent research university is ensuring that its culture of inquiry is imbued with the lived experience of present-day Catholicism. The faculty is one of the most important resources in this endeavor. Ex corde Ecclesiae says that "…being both a University and Catholic, it must be both a community of scholars representing various branches of human knowledge, and an academic institution in which Catholicism is vitally present and operative." To reach this goal, the University of Notre Dame seeks to attract and retain greater numbers of junior and senior Catholic scholars, scientists, and artists to research, create, and teach, because it recognizes that, according to Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., "the faculty is the core of every university's academic community, sustaining and directing the intellectual dialogue that occurs within this community."
Ex corde Ecclesiae also defines a Catholic university as a "privileged place for a fruitful dialogue between the Gospel and culture." Therefore, Notre Dame insists "faculty members who are not Catholic are indispensable to the life and success of Notre Dame—in promoting scholarship, in building community, in provoking debate, in pushing for excellence, in ensuring diversity of perspectives. Non–Catholic faculty do exceptional work in teaching, research, and administration. They make us a better university. They also make us a better Catholic university, for they enrich our understanding of God, who is all inclusive, and our conversations about faith," says Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Notre Dame believes that in order to engage all of human culture and experience, we must have seekers of truth who hold a variety of beliefs and opinions in our community.
The University of Notre Dame's leadership recognizes that a critical aspect of its Catholic mission is the ongoing effort to recruit and retain a predominant number of Catholic faculty members.
Notre Dame lives out its mission in its proclamation of faith, its culture and traditions, and its inclusive community. Each employee contributes to the University's ability to carry out its Catholic mission, and Notre Dame also works to foster both personal and professional growth in its employees.
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TC TO MR. THOM; 17 April 1850; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18500417-TC-MRT-01; CL 25: 65
Chelsea, 17 April, 1850—
Dear Sir,—You seem to me evidently a brave, sincere, clear-sighted man; but I grieve to perceive also that you are labouring under a sad delusion.
These Papers, as I turn them over, painfully shew me an earnest soul of a man passionately endeavouring to solve problems which transcend the human intellect,—and which every healthy human intellect, I think, will do well to keep clear of, and leave lying quiet. Alas, I cannot buy your Papers; to me they are not worth anything; and I fear even among Publishers, whose trade it is to buy such things, there will not any be found to whom they are worth money. Forgive me if I say again, the sight of a man like you, capable of so many manful things as your life already has given proof of, engaged in labyrinths of metaphysical theologies and teleologies, is positively distressing to me. I can have no doubt but that "sign" you talk of was solely the product of excited feelings and diseased or overwrought nerves:—and my clear and anxious advice to you would be, To sweep all that Mss. concern into the corner; to forget the Quakers and their "Peace" moonshine, and all that you have written or meant to write,—and to return resolutely and at once into some concrete practical pursuit again. Your old manful business of seaman for example? That is a trade where a man's thoughts, brought into hourly contact with the great facts of Nature, compose themselves into wise utterances, or wise silences and actions, which are better for a man than all the Books that can be written for him by himself or others. Fly to practice again, I advise you! Fly to Nature and her facts, and gather health there, as a sick child from the bosom of its mother!
Your Mss is left with the servant here, to be called for at your pleasure. I have spoken with all sincerity, the rather because I find much that is estimable in you, and heartily wish you well.
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We all want our homes and gardens to be beautiful and healthy, but insect pests can be a difficult challenge.
Many people use chemical pesticides to control pests. Stormwater testing in Modesto has shown that some active
ingredients in these pesticides, especially diazinon and chlorpyrifos, are occurring at levels that could threaten
our health and the health of our rivers, ponds, creeks, and wetlands. The testing also shows that most of these
pesticides come from Modesto's residential neighborhoods. We can reverse the situation. We just need to learn
different methods for controlling our pests. This guide provides some general tips as well as alternative methods
for treating the most common pests found in Modesto's homes and gardens.
Do you really need to use a pesticide? Low numbers of many garden insects can be tolerated and help build up
numbers of beneficial insects. If insects numbers exceed tolerable levels, properly identify the pest and choose
the least toxic pesticide that can effectively control it. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, and
fungicides, which kill insects, weeds, and control plant diseases.
Call the UCCE office at (209) 525-6800.
When you have finished using a chemical pesticide, clean up properly so that pesticides stay out of the storm
drains, waterways, and sewers. Follow label instructions.
Pesticides will remain in the bottom of your applicator when you finish spraying, even when you do a great job
of estimating the quantity. Dilute these residues with clean water and respray in your garden until the solution
is used up. Then dilute again and respray or broadcast on the ground. Finally, do this a third time. Be sure that
this spray can't drain into the street or gutter. Never rinse containers into the gutter (part of the storm drain
system) or household drains (to the sewer system).
Take unwanted pesticides or pesticide containers to a Cities and County of Stanislaus Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Event. Call (209) 525-4123 for more information and a schedule. Never throw pesticides or containers
with pesticides into the garbage.
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selecting controls that minimize health and environmental risks. Call your UC Cooperative Extension office at
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Lately I have been playing around with the sequence $$a_n(k) := \frac{n^k!}{(n^k!!)^2}.$$
For $k=1$, it does not look much like it converges.
I don't know $k=2$ it converges, but it doesn't really look like it.
Question 1. Can we prove that for some $k\in\mathbb{N}$, $a_n=\frac{n^k!}{(n^k!!)^2}$ converges? If not can we prove why not?Thanks mercio.
Also, inspired by my last question, I thought it would be interesting to talk about an extension of $k$ to the complex numbers. $$\frac{n^k!}{(n^k!!)^2}\rightarrow \frac{2^{-1-n^k} \pi \Gamma\left(n^k\right)}{\Gamma\left(1+\frac{n^k}{2}\right)^2}$$
Question 2. Where does this extension of $a_n$ to the complex plane converge? What are its zeroes like?
EDIT: By the way, this is a plot of $a_6(k)$ for $-2\leq \Re(k) \leq 2$, $-2\leq \Im(k) \leq 2$:
(Here, the height is $|a_6(k)|$ and the color is $\operatorname{Arg}{a_6(k)}$.)
It seems that the "stripes" squeeze in as $n$ increases but I don't know what happens in the limit, or if there is a simple explanation of what happens.


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IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ahti A. Nurmela, 93, of Ironwood, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.
He was born Dec. 30, 1920, in Ironwood, son of the late Arvid and Selina (Mattson) Nurmela, and attended local schools. He was employed across the Upper Peninsula in logging and later in bridge construction by the J.K. Jackson Co. of Ironwood, and also in construction by A. Lindberg & Son, Ishpeming, and the Thornton Co ., Hancock, for many years as a member of Operating Engineers Local No. 324, retiring in 1982.
Ahti was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. He enjoyed spending time at his farm in Erwin Township, and also fishing, hunting and driving nice cars.
Surviving are numerous cousins; and special friends, Larry and Barb Tibaldo, of Ironwood.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 8, at 11 a.m ., preceded by visitation at 10:30 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 W. Midland Ave., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Kurt Kovanen officiating.
Committal and interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.
Luncheon will be served at Tacconelli's in downtown Ironwood immediately upon return from the cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home Inc ., Ironwood, where condolences may be expressed online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.
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WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena was announced as the cover athlete of the upcoming "WWE 2K15" video game, 2K Sports confirmed in a press release obtained by Examiner today.
Although the game publisher confirmed the news today, it was originally made public on the WWE's flagship show, "RAW," this past Monday.
"It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as the WWE 2K15 cover Superstar," Cena said in the press release. "2K has a tremendous history of sports simulation games and cover athletes, including Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and of course, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. I look forward to carrying the flag for WWE 2K15 and introducing the incredible next-generation of WWE gaming to the WWE Universe."
Cena, a 15-time World Heavyweight Champion during his 12-year run with the company, will be the first performer to grace the WWE game cover as the series makes its transition to the PlayStation 4 and XBox One.
The second game in the series under the direction of 2K Sports, last year's "WWE 2K14" was praised by critics and fans alike for its attention to detail and amount of content.
With the WWE's biggest star on this year's game, 2K expects the bar to raise the bar again.
"With his outstanding record of accomplishments in WWE and beyond, the iconic John Cena is the perfect WWE Superstar to represent the WWE 2K franchise as we launch the first-ever WWE video game on next-generation consoles," Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K said in the press release. "Along with monumental gameplay, graphical and presentation improvements, we are confident that Cena will drive 'WWE 2K15' to cement its spot in history as the greatest WWE video game released to date."
"WWE 2K15" is set for release on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4™ and PS3™ on October 28, 2014 in North America and October 31, 2014 internationally.


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May 10, 2012
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry welcomes two individuals with experience in philanthropy and institutional advancement to the school's development department. Jeff Rhode has been hired as the associate dean for development and Will Hall as a major gifts officer. Both will be closely involved in various areas of the dental school's fundraising efforts, including its capital campaign to support the new campus in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
In his role as associate dean for development, Rhode will oversee all areas of fundraising for the dental school, including the capital campaign; the Pacific Dugoni Annual Fund; major and planned gifts; annual giving and advancement events. He will oversee the department's staff and work closely with school leaders, alumni, donors, and corporate and foundation partners to ensure the school moves forward to meet its fundraising goals.
Rhode has more than 12 years of leadership experience in development roles where his teams have succeeded in raising more than $60 million in support of higher education. He recently served as senior director of development and alumni relations for the School of Pharmacy at University of California, San Francisco. Prior to that, he held a number of leadership positions at University of California, Berkeley, including senior director of development in university relations; executive director of development for the College of Engineering; and director of corporate and foundation relations and major gifts for the Walter A. Haas School of Business. He also worked as part of UC Berkeley's Athletic Department media relations group, following earlier work at ESPN.
Rhode holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree from UC Berkeley, and a Masters of Arts degree from the University of San Francisco. He and his wife Nada live in Kensington, Calif., with their two sons, Miles and Oliver, ages seven and five.
Hall joins the Pacific Dugoni family as a major gifts officer, responsible for guiding alumni, donors, community members and others interested in supporting the dental school through philanthropy. He will play an important role in the school's upcoming capital campaign to support the new dental school campus.
Hall comes to the school from the University of Chicago, where he held the position of senior associate director of development and was responsible for major gift fundraising and opening a regional alumni relations and development office in San Francisco. He also has past experience in sales and has worked for companies such as Apple, Ryland Homes and duPont Publishing. Hall earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts. He and his wife Felicia live in San Francisco with their nearly one-year-old son, Beckett.
"Philanthropy is one of our core values as a school and I welcome Jeff and Will to the Pacific Dugoni family," said Dean Patrick J. Ferrillo, Jr. "They will both play an important role in the school's future fundraising and philanthropy efforts, particularly our exciting new facilities project."
Those interested in supporting the school's priority projects may learn more about opportunities to give back at http://dental.pacific.edu/Support_the_School.html.
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Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Jobs & Vacancy in Research at Project Directorate On Poultry, Hyderabad Jun 2012
Job or Vacancy Description:
Walk–in–Interview will be held at this Directorate for the following Co-terminus/ temporary posts under the NPCC Project entitled "Assessment of Impact of Climate change on Poultry Production" during period 2012-13 or till the end of the project, whichever is earlier.
Name of the Post : Research Associate : 1
Qualifications :
Essential :
i) Post graduation with two years experience or Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Microbiology/ Biotechnology).
ii) Isolation and identification of poultry pathogens.
Desirable : Knowledge in Animal disease forecasting, computer applications. Skills in molecular and immunological techniques.
Emoluments : Rs. 23,000-00 +H.R.A. for Master Degree Holders and `24,000-00 + HRA for Doctoral Degree Holders as per (ICAR) norms.
Age Limit :
i) 40 years for Men
ii) 45 years for Women as on 1-1-20120
Date of Interview : 15-06-2012 at 11.30 A.M.
Name of the Post : Senior Research Fellow SRF: 1
Qualifications :
Essential : Post graduation in Life Sciences/ Veterinary Science.
Desirable : Poultry farm operations, computer application and weather data collection.
Emoluments : Rs.16,000-00 + H.R.A. Per month
Age Limit :
i) 35 years for Men
ii) 40 years for Women as on 1-1-2012
Date of Interview : 16-06-2012 at 11.30 A.M.
General Instructions:
1. The Candidates should bring a copy of bio-data, original certificates, one set ofPhotocopies of Certificates, Experience certificates if any, NOC from employer, ifemployed and a latest passport size Photograph at the time of interview.
2. The above positions are purely temporary and coterminous with the Project. NoT.A./D.A. will be paid to any candidate to attend the interview.
3. Candidates may register their candidature from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only on 15th& 16th June, 2012 respectivelyPROJECT DIRECTORATE ON POULTRYRAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD 500 030Ph : 040-24017000/24015651,
4. The Project Director's decision will be final and binding on all aspects.
Tentative Last Date:16-06-2012
About the organization:
I have a great pleasure in inviting you to the website of PDP – one of the leading research institutions in India in the field of Poultry Science. This presentation would provide an in-depth and current description of the ongoing research and developmental activities of this Directorate. I do hope this web presentation would facilitate collaborative initiatives and scientific interactions. Please feel free to contact us, should you need any further information.All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding was initiated by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) during IV Plan (1970) period. The objective of the project was to produce superior genetic stocks of layers and broilers to achieve self-reliance in poultry production. The project was operated with a coordinating unit located at Poultry Research Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
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Despite the fact that Cory Monteith will not appear in the first four episodes of "Glee" this season, there will still be plenty of Finn action in the final months of 2012. Lea Michele revealed yesterday that Finchel scenes are currently being shot and that fans will be very surprised by the twist coming up for this former couple.
"Rise and shine! So happy to be back at work!! Finchel scene up first today!! :)"
Beyond the Finchel storyline, expect plenty of fun with the rest of the McKinley gang. Lea also shared that her character will reunite with former classmates and faculty this season.
"So beyond excited right now.. Shooting with @NayaRivera, Hemo, @DarrenCriss @chriscolfer, Jayma, Matty & @CoryMonteith!!!!"
Will her pals plan a trip to NYC or will Rachel be heading back to Lima? We will have to wait and see how the multi-city show will take place this year.
We obviously knew that Finn would be back for season four, but his place in the show has remained under wraps. Lea was eager to give fans a few curious hints about what he has been doing since graduation.
"...what he will be doing this year is very exciting. His storyline is so cool and so different. You couldn't even ever guess. Honestly! It's like, amazing. So that's something the fans can really look forward to. And people saw the pictures of us filming together in New York City together, so they won't have to wait too long. When [Finn] comes back, he's really back and it is great."
What do you think Finn has been up to since the end of season three? Find out this season on "Glee." The show returns September 13 on Fox.


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Some gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone, absorb energy radiating from the sunlight-warmed surface of the Earth. By preventing this energy from escaping into space, the "greenhouse effect" keeps the Earth warm and hospitable to the life teeming around us. However, human activity is rapidly raising the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in its fourth assessment of the science and effects of climate change, identified unequivocal evidence that our planet - land, sea, and air - is warming. The Panel concluded, "Most of the observed increase in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations."
More Information on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change »
The warming of the Earth is changing its climate. Some areas of the Earth will start getting more rain, and others less. Most places, including New England, will be hotter, though some will be colder. The timing of the seasons, as evidenced, for example, by the first flowers in spring or the first winter ice on ponds, will shift. These and other changes will affect:
Human health, through extreme weather, air pollution, drinking water shortages, and changes in disease patterns;
Local economies, especially in coastal communities, where increased sea levels and flooding and more violent storms will disrupt homes, businesses, infrastructure, and ecosystems;
Water resources, through changes in rainfall, floods, and droughts;
Ecosystems, their biodiversity, and by extension, their vast range of benefits to human societies;
Agriculture, through changes in precipitation, temperature, and disease and pest prevalence.
As greenhouse gases enter the atmosphere in greater amounts, the rate of climate change is predicted to accelerate. Because we all cause greenhouse gas emissions by heating, cooling, and lighting buildings, traveling to work, school, and vacation, changing the use of land, and disposing of waste, it might seem that the problem is impossible to solve. But it is time to change our thinking, to contribute to the solution, to take actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
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Thank you to all who supported the 2015 Apple Campaign which was held in February. The next one will be held in September 2016. Join Education Foundations in the Willamette Valley as we embark on the ultimate partnership: working together to support ALL of our schools. The Bethel Education Foundation is joining Creswell, Eugene, Pleasant Hill, and Springfield Education Foundations in a community-wide Apple Campaign, which takes place during the entire month of February in partnership with Kendall Auto Group's Drive for Education challenge. Purchase a "virtual apple" by making an online donation to BEF and every penny donated goes directly to helping Bethel students of all ages succeed in school! You can also buy a paper apple at a participating Bethel business to contribute to the campaign. Donate now by buying an apple type below! This program is presented by Kendall Cares through the Drive for Education. Also, thanks to ADLIB Advertising.
Why donate?
Education foundations are organizations comprised of concerned citizens who recognize that as education becomes more important and more complex, there is a need to develop a means to raise funds for innovative and effective programs that improve student achievement and foster lifelong learning. Funds raised in this campaign will go directly to Bethel classrooms through the Bethel Education Foundation's Grant Fund.


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As part of our quest to continuously improve wine quality, we embarked on a soil mapping study of our estate vineyards in 2009. That summer, John Jordan began taking Assistant Winemaker Ronald Du Preez and myself up in his Beechcraft Bonanza airplane to access our vineyard blocks from a bird's eye view. The aerial view of the vineyards, captured in this video, offers insight into soil and vine vigor changes not as visible at the ground level. Because our precision farming philosophy requires nurturing vineyard blocks on a vine-by-vine basis, we utilize any tool available. Since John has had his pilot's license since age 17, we can quickly and conveniently fly over the estate for this insightful exercise. The aerial photos we take from the airplane will be used to compare changes in vine growth, leaf color and soil color against the soil mapping study findings. Then we can adjust our vineyard management practices to help unevenly growing vines become uniform with our finest vines. Mildly stressed vineyards with uniformly grown and ripened grapes produce higher quality wines.
A video about soil maps and their importance to winemaking will be published soon.
As a wine enthusiast, my travels have taken me to a wide variety of vineyards and wine areas of France and Italy, and of course to the wonderful gardens of the wineries and surrounding places. Such spectacular fountains, planters and statuary! Citrus and olive trees in beautiful planters, stone statuary in the midst of bubbling fountains, elaborate terra cotta creations…. Imagine my pleasure, then, when I walked into Authentic Provence in West Palm Beach, Florida. In a beautiful environment of running water and good smells, the owners have sourced one of the finest collections of European garden antiques that I have seen in the USA: statues, fountains, planters (note especially the classic Caisse de Versailles, and Anduze pottery), terra cotta shields, stone animals, copper pots, garden spouts, etc. They also have beautiful stone fireplaces, re-purposed tiles, and many other specialty items. They are available online at http://authenticprovence.com, and can arrange shipping anywhere in the US. Well worth a visit!
Thanks for some quality points there. I am kind of new to online , so I printed this off to put in my file, any better way to go about keeping track of it then printing?
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How accurate are the SCS Soils Maps in your area compared to what you have found from your aerial mapping and viewing? What Soils series go best with which grapes? What impact are pests having on your vineyard?
Hi Ron,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I'm checking with Brent and will get back to you.
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This was our first attempt at HD video in an airplane. We used a Canon 5D with a Fat Gecko mounted to the window. Canon lens with image stabilizer on.
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