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Next Up: Tulane Hosts C-USA Championships
Green Wave Host C-USA Championships for First Time Since 2000
Lopez Porras and Tarrant Named Female and Male Athletes of the Year, Arceneaux and Barrios Earned Female and Male Scholar Athletes of the Year Honors and Benzio and Myer receive the James W. Wilson, Jr. Award
Two Meets Highlight Weekend for Track and Field
Distance Group Has Solid Showing at Golden Eagle Classic
Postseason Preparations Continue at Alumni Gold
Miller Grabs Runner-Up Finish, Posts Personal Best in 5,000 meter
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Green Wave will Take to the Lanes at Southeastern Louisiana and LSU Over the Weekend
|Miller's Career Best Performances
|Time (Date)
|800 Meter
|2:02.79 (4/28/12)
|1500 Meter
|4:05.47 (4/28/12)
|3000 Meter
|8:56.57 (4/14/12)
|5000 Meter
|15:26.83 (5/13/12)
|26:19.00 (11/1/10)
|33:53.91 (10/16/10)
2011-12 (Senior)
Cross Country: Competed in all six of the team's meets...was the team's top finisher in two meets; Georgia Invitational (9/3) and Conference USA Championships (10/31)...posted a season-best time of 34:39.70 over 10-kilometers at the NCAA South Central Regional (11/12)...covered the 8K course in a season-best time of 26:30.30 at the Conference USA Championships (10/31)...also ran the 8K in 27:33.16 at the Crimson Classic (10/15) and in 27:54.18 at the Georgia Invitational (9/3)...crossed the finish line in 18:37.00 for 5.5K at the Rice Invitational (9/16)...posted a time of 20:38.00 over four miles at the McNeese Cowboy Stampede (10/1).
Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in six of the team's eight meets...ran the 800, 1500, 3000 and 5000 meter events...was the team's top performer in the 3000 and 500 meter events...was the second best performer in the 1500 meter and third in the 800...ran the top three times on the team in the 5000 meter...held the best time in the 3000 meter...ran the second and fourth fastest 1500 meter races on the team...turned in the sixth fastest time in the 800 meter during the season...won the individual title with a time of 8:56.57 in the 3000 meter at the South Alabama Invitational (4/14)...ran a season-best time of 15:26.83 in the 5000 meter at the Conference USA Championships (5/13)...won the individual title at the Aztec Invitational (3/16) with a time of 15:49.40 in the 5000 meter...also ran 15:35.47 in the 5000 meter at the LSU Alumni Gold (4/21)...ran 4:05.47 at the Golden Eagle Classic (4/28) and 4:07.10 at the Jaguar Invitational (3/31) in the 1500 meter...clocked a time of 2:02.79 at the Golden Eagle Classic (4/28) in the 800 meter.
Earned C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll...was a member of the Tulane 3.0 Club.
2009-10 (Junior)
Cross Country: Competed in all six meets...finished among the top five Tulane competitors in all six and was the team's top finisher twice...was the team's top finisher at the Conference USA Championships (11/1) with a season-best 8K time of 26:19.00 to place 40th overall...placed 11th overall and was the team's top runner at the Watson Ford Invitational (10/8), crossing the finish line in 27:26.29...covered the 10K course at the Chile Pepper Invitational (10/16) in 33:53.91...ran 27:10.84 at the Georgia Invitational (9/4), 27:35.00 at the Crimson Classic (9/18) and 29:04.63 at the LSU Invitational (9/25) to begin the season.
Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in one of the team's eight meets...ran the 800 and 1500-meter events...owned the team's top time in the 1500-meter run...ranked third on the team in the 800-meter dash...ran 4:11.12 in the 1500-meter run at the Tulane Team Challenge (3/9)...posted a time of 2:06.66 over 800-meters at the Tulane Team Challenge (3/9).
Earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a member of the Tulane 3.0 Club.
2009 (Sophomore)
Cross Country: Competed in all six of the team's meets...finished among the top-five Tulane runners at all six meets...posted his top 8K time at the Gulf Coast Stampede (10/3) with a 28:04 showing...opened the season with a 23:37 on the 4-mile course at the Memphis Twilight (9/5)...covered the 6K course at the Mook 4 Invitational (9/12) in 23:27...was among the scoring runners at the Conference USA Championships (10/31) with a time of 28:33 on the 8K course...posted times of 28:43 at the Watson Ford Invitational (10/10) and 30:22 at the LSU Invitational (9/26) at the 8K distance.
Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in four of the team's six meets...ran the 1500 and 5000-meter events...ranked second on the squad in the 1500-meter run...posted a season-best clip of 4:14.41 in the 1500-meter run at the Seminole Invitational (4/10)...also ran 4:12.27 at the South Alabama/UL-Lafayette Tri-meet (3/27) and 4:40.63 at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships (5/16)...posted a time of )16:42.68 in the 5000-meter run at the LSU Gold Invitational (4/17).
Earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a member of the Tulane 3.0 Club.
2008 (Freshman)
Cross Country: Competed in three of the team's four meets...finished among the top five Tulane runners in all three meets...posted his season-best time at the 8K distance at the Auburn Invitational (10/4) with a 28:17 showing...completed the 8K race at the Conference USA Championships (11/1) in 28:59...completed the 8K course at the LSU Invitational (9/27) in 29:58.
Outdoor Track and Field: Did not compete.
Earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a member of the Tulane 3.0 Club.
About Max Miller
Prep: Competed for Katy Taylor High School...won the Mustang Award twice while at KTHS.
Personal: Born Max James Miller on March 30, 1990...the son of Craig and Cathi Miller...has one brother, Josh, and one sister, Ava.


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Prenatal Care:
Do two tests for cord compression
Demonstrate external version
Assess estimated due date accurately with or without LMP
Use a speculum
Estimate fetal weight
Perform a breast examination
Assess status of membranes in case of questionable spontaneous rupture
Perform a thorough pelvic exam, including pelvic measurements, status of vaginal and perineal musculature, skin and glands.
Determine position and attitude of the fetus by palpation of sutures and fontanelles.
Demonstrate facilitation of a vertex delivery
Demonstrate emergency breech delivery
Demonstrate delivery of baby in face presentation
Demonstrate all techniques in management of shoulder dystocia
Describe steps to take in emergency delivery of twins.
Perform amniotomy appropriately and safely
Demonstrate urinary catherization
Manage nuchal hand, nuchal arm
Assess maternal vital signs accurately and respond how to find them appropriately
Assess FHTs accurately by fetoscope, Doppler and fetal heart monitor (internal and external) and respond to findings appropriately
Identify malpresentation and respond appropriately
Assess progress of labor by noting descent, dilation, labor pattern, FHTs and client behavior
Recognize abnormal labor patterns and identify possible causes
Utilize necessary equipment appropriately such as oxygen for mother and baby, resuscitation equipment, and sterile instruments
Chart clearly and thoroughly regarding progress of labor, fetal and maternal vital signs, significant events, significant communications, physician consultations and progression of events in presence of complications
Universal precautions regarding blood
Birth, Third and Fourth Stage:
Demonstrate bimanual compression
Demonstrate manual removal of placenta or clots
Manage 3rd or 4th stage hemorrhage
Repair laceration: 1st or 2nd degree or episiotomy
Use local anesthetic for laceration repair
Manage maternal shock
Newborn Care:
Score gestational age of baby
Do neurological exam of baby
Demonstrate how to prepare baby with spina bifida, omphalocele, or other major anomaly for transport
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He replaces Bill Shouldice, who left the southern Vermont business at the end of last year.
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If you do not have a reliable coffee maker or if you are using a model which is just suitable for home use how long do you think will the machine last on busy mornings in your office?
Choosing a durable coffee maker is especially crucial if you have twenty or so employees a basic coffeemaker for home use will just not do.
The solution is to find a model which is specifically designed for office use. The manufacturers of these coffee makers know the demand that your employees will make on the coffee machine so they are designed it accordingly.
Did you know that some business owners or managers even use industrial coffee makers to ensure that their caffeine addicted employees will have a day-long supply of steaming, hot coffee?
However, if you are on a budget, there is a good line of approved office coffee makers out there which are perfectly suitable.
Types of Office Coffee Makers
Commercial coffee makers come in a variety of sizes and types.
Here is a list of the different types of coffee makers you can get, weather you are a small office looking for caffeine solutions or a large establishment looking to please its employees.
A double brewer coffee maker is perfect for an office setup if you need to cater to fewer than 20 people at a time. These are basically an extension of home coffee maker but with double the capacity. It comes with 2 carafes instead of just one. The carafes are capable of brewing 10 - 12 cups of coffee each, simultaneously.
Like in the case of home drip coffee makers, the dual carafe coffee makers are also available as regular or thermal models.
Take the Krups 324 Duothek Dual Thermal Coffee Machine as an example. It has two independent brewing systems.
You can brew regular coffee on one side while the other side can be used to brew decaffeinated coffee.
The Krups Dual Thermal coffee maker is a versatile enough machine, because you can use the flavor selector option when brewing smaller quantities.
More importantly, you can have hot coffee all day because it has a double-wall stainless steel inside and out insulated carafe.
Another type of coffee maker which is suitable for offices is the plumbed type.
These models can be installed on the wall and hook directly to the water supply. As a result, there is no need for anyone to manually prepare the coffee since the unit is already hooked to the water supply.
One of the best models under this category is the Keurig B3000 which offers an unlimited, back-to-back brewing feature perfect for those busy Monday morning meetings when the machine needs to work overtime.
Bunn is another popular name as a supplier for reliable office coffee machines.
Coffee urns are large-sized percolators which are suitable for large offices.
Check out the Twin 3 Gallon Automatic Coffee Urn U3 from Bunn. This model brews 18.1 to 20/9 gallons of perfect coffee per hour.
The body is made of stainless steel, and it also has the half-batch option so you do not need to brew a full pot on less busy days.
If boosting your employee morale is high on you list of priority there is the option of being able to serve specialty coffees to your staff.
Coffee machine options from brands such as Flavia and Nespresso offer the choice of making your favourite Cappuccions, Lattes and a wide variety of their popular drinks all at the touch of a button.
Nespresso has a range of Business Solutions coffeemakers, which are specifically designed for use in an office environment.
Another great brand that you can check out is Flavia. They also have a range of coffee maker models for business use which combines stylish designs with full functionality.
Lastly, there are always the coffee vending machines that you can rely on. These coffee machines are more suitable if you have 50 or more employees.
As each individuals taste in coffee varies, a coffee vending machine gives each person the brew that they want.
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Had a lower shock bolt that just would not budge. Since this ratchet has 72 teeth I was able to place it on the bolt at the angle I needed. I then used my jack to push the handle which loosened the bolt. My other ratchet would have never handled the pressure and I could not place my breaker bar at the correct angle. After the bottom of the shock was loose, I used the flexible part of the ratchet on top to get to a hard to reach nut. I like this tool.
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Running a freelance business is tough work. If you've made it through the first 3 articles (Determine your skill set, Self-marketing and Landing the Gig) with feverish vigor, you are about up to your ears in paperwork, files and possibly already a list of potential clients. How on earth can you keep your sanity in this mess? Here are few tips and important key factors to successfully organizing the freelance mind (and paperwork.)
Work Clutter Free
Organizing your work space should be the first step. When your space is organized you can reach your files quickly without spending wasted time searching underneath all that paperwork. Not to mention that a clean workspace helps free your creative mind.
During the day your desk could be a sloppy mess but at the end of the day – take 15 minutes to clean up and clear out the clutter so you can start fresh tomorrow.
Label your files
Even though this is a digital age real-life paper is still going to be around for a very long time. Learning to manage the potential overload of paperwork will help aid in a smoother business process. There are many ways to organize your paperwork, however, by Client or Company name can be the easiest to remember when you have to go back and dig up an old file.
Keeping a color coded system can also help you quickly access files; green for finances, blue for leads, etc. is an easy way to start.
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Networking is a brilliant Freelancer's tool, but it only counts if you actually get a hold of the potential client. Be sure you have the most current contact information for all of your networking partners. Every so often it helps to send out a little update your information email, newsletter, etc. This helps keep your name fresh in your networking partner's mind, but it also shows them that you are still thinking about them.
Keeping track of a Calendar on a consistent basis can help you gauge you're the amount of time you've spent on a specific project and foresee your future availability, but it can also help you monitor your productivity levels.
Email is amazing and annoying – you could be waiting to hear some feedback from your latest submission to the client, looking for a new potential lead – but let's face it – you keep your email open and look at it often, sometimes too often. If you limit the amount of time you spend checking your email on a daily basis your potential productivity level could jump through the roof! Set your email account to receive new emails every 2 hours or more and/or resolve to check it only a set number of times a day. This will keep you focused on the task at hand and let the email roll in – you've already set aside time on your calendar to review daily emails anyways!
On a side note – this is not to say completely ignore your email for the day, let's keep in mind this is the main use of contact now-a-days so check it – just limit the amount of time you do check.
Here are some other great online tools that can help you get and stay organized.
Back Pack – "Backpack is an easy intranet for your business. Store, share, discuss, and archive everything that's essential for your team. Safe and secure"
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The Mondaine Swiss Railways Evolution watch has been popular worldwide for good reason. Since its introduction in 1986, this watch has been admired for its combination of distinctive looks and refined legibility. For most people it takes merely a glance at the red orb-tipped second hand ticking along to recognize the brand. In addition to being easy to recognize, it's easy to own, as Mondaine watches offer value pricing with high quality. The Evolution model adds a refreshed case design, black bezel insert and a two-tone signed crown to the package.
No one else makes watches quite like Mondaine and despite the existence of other minimalist watches out there, Mondaine maintains its brand distinction with the Swiss Railways Evolution. Having said that, there are lots of Mondaine watches out there, so a few people in the crowd are bound to have one. It is a conservative choice if you're trying to be different -- it's recognizably mainstream while eccentric in execution. Only the largest of the three available sizes (36 mm) is fit for a man, so expect to see the petite versions on ladies. That makes the Swiss Railway Evolution a true unisex timepiece, meaning it doesn't ooze with manliness.
For about $300 you get a choice between a polished or brushed stainless steel case (Mondaine made) and a Swiss Ronda 5040B quartz movement inside the watch. While not a rugged watch by nature, Mondaine watches are built to put up with the rigors of daily life and up to keep ticking in up to 30 meters of water. With a style that has been fashionable for over 20 years, Mondaine's timeless looks of well-executed minimalism are perpetually in demand. Broad fashion appeal combined with wallet friendliness make the Mondaine Swiss Railways Evolution ideal for the times.
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"Love is a many splendored thing", an old popular song once taught us with its kind words and soft melodies, but there is no such splendor in the abuse suffered by any woman. Neither is there any love to be found in her pain. Abuse is never an act of love. It's an act carried out by a man out of control.
Abuse is an evil tool used by a troubled man to control a woman. It gives him a feeling of power and sense of control. True power comes from self-control not an abuse of power used to unjustly rule over another person especially when it's used on the very women that men were intended to protect.
Ladies, "I love you"heard from a man after such egregious acts that blaspheme all that it means to be a man is only an emotional control mechanism that works on a woman whose self-esteem has been compromised and diminished by repeated acts of abuse that have convinced her that she is 'worth less' therefore, 'worthless'.
Self-esteem is difficult to regain once it's been lost, even more so when it was never fully established in the first place which is too often the case in the lives of young girls now, women. If a father is not there to validate his daughter and secure her worth within herself, she is left vulnerable to the advances of young men who may suffer from 'male identity crisis' if they also lacked fathers to teach them the value of a woman or the role of a man.
The father is the most important man in the life of a young girl. He validates her. The father is the most important man in the life of a young boy. He teaches a son what it means to be a man and provides a living example of how a man should care for a woman by how he cares for his wife. When a father fails to model these behaviors in the presence of a son or daughter, there are catastrophic results that greatly affect the relationships between the men and women they later become.
Abuse is not always a physical act. Verbal abuse extends far beyond the reach of the body's extremities to do harm mentally and emotionally. Mistakenly, the scars that can be seen outwardly are the ones most often given recognition while those that remain unseen go unnoticed. Many women carry "unmarked wounds" from harsh, demeaning and damaging words that reach to the depths of their souls.
"Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can break the spirit within". Words can be more devastating than physical pain. Abuse of any sort is unacceptable and should not be ignored or excused. It is reported that young women face the highest rates of dating violence and sexual assault.
If you or anyone you know is a victim of dating violence, please reach out for help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE
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Freedom4 is only half owned by Pipex
Unless something has changed recently, Freedom4 is half owned by Intel too. Not that they've any commercial interest in a "successful commercial rollout" of WiFi anywhere in the world, oh no.
Telecoms watchdogs at Ofcom have agreed to let UK Broadband, the company that owns the 3.5GHz spectrum licence, supply WiMAX service to mobile devices as well as for access for homes and offices. A ruling published by the regulator yesterday overturns restrictions on the applications of the spectrum. UK Broadband also won the …
Unless something has changed recently, Freedom4 is half owned by Intel too. Not that they've any commercial interest in a "successful commercial rollout" of WiFi anywhere in the world, oh no.
Currently my Broadband service is with UK Broadband (also known as My Now broadband), but the ping is so bad (if I'm lucky I get 300/400/500+) which is useless for playing online games when other Broadband services have pings of no more then 70ms worldwide...
Because of that alone, I can't wait for Wimax from Pipex to be available in Slough next year (which seem to offer much better pings and much better download/upload speeds of up 2MB for home user, when compared to the current 1MB high ping connection).
Good news, Pipex have just in past month emailed me confirming that they will be starting Wimax in Slough next year 2008 (not sure exactly when), I suggest that other users in Slough (specially in areas to far from the Exchange) will also register their interest ASAP so that someone can finally come and offer Broadband to Slough home users, believe it or not, currently no one so far has invested in Slough, not even the local Cable provider has managed to upgrade the outdated service after 10+ years of saying this will be done soon, I guess is a bad business move for the local cable Provider as SKY was taken over the whole lot, one only to check all the SKY mini dishes down the streets to see how bad the Cable corporation is doing. In the other hand ADSL offering 200kb connections should not even be called broadband, more like dialup, the whole infrastructure is outdated and people want proper Broadband services and not dialup speeds. Wimax should be a winner especially if people register their interest with freedom4 (Pipex wireless).


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How would you rank Rose Leslie?
What other guys thought:
Watch the video
Why is Rose Leslie desirable?
Rose Leslie is utterly striking with her fiery red hair, icy blue eyes and alabaster skin, so it's not surprising that casting agents have taken notice. The 27-year-old had a role as a housemaid in the first season of Downton Abbey and is best known for playing Ygritte in Game of Thrones.
Photo Credit: Contour by Getty Images
I kind of went into the audition [for Game of Thrones] unprepared. I was unaware of the show.


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Follow the recipe for these birdseed ornaments and the next day you have sweet treat
for your birds. The ornaments would make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and family as well as wedding favors for your guests.
Below are some ideas of ornaments and some tag sayings and poems.
1.) Wedding Idea: Use a bird shaped cookie cutter to mold ornaments. Add a tag that says from the love birds.
2.) Wedding Idea: Use a heart cookie
cutter to mold ornaments.
Add tag that says:
Once in awhile
Right in the middle of ordinary life,
Love gives us a fairy tale.
3.) Christmas Idea : Use any cookie cutter and add the following poem:
So remember while December
Brings the only Christmas Day,
In the year let there be Christmas
In the things you do and say;
Wouldn't life be worth the living
Wouldn't dreams be coming true
If we kept the Christmas spirit
All the whole year through?
4.) Friendship: Use a heart cookie cutter and the following
Friendship is a gift that is fair in all things.
It roots from one's heart and involves memories;
That stay not for a while but for a lifetime.
Watch the video to see the process. The video description has the recipe.
Birdseed Video:


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PPC Beta Reader Directory
this wiki
This is a list of all members of the Board who are willing to beta on a regular basis. Feel free to add yourself (alphabetically)!
- firstname.lastname@example.com
I am best at correcting grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes. I also am a good typo hunter. However, being a perpetual newb... questions of "can I do this with a CAD" and "has anyone done this before in the PPC?" are probably best left to some of the others. I'm willing to review anything that's in a fandom I've read/seen.
- BOOKS: Star of Kazan, Pride and Prejudice, Children of Húrin, Greek, Roman, Norse mythology (not a book, but you get the idea), the Hunger Games, the Chronicles of Narnia, the Three Musketeers, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, Jane Eyre
- MOVIES: Narnia 1 & 2, Twilight (if it's necessary), the Bourne Trilogy, West Side Story, Pride and Prejudice
- TV: the Mentalist, NCIS, NCIS:LA, Blue Bloods
- E-mail: thirteenskater @ gmail . com
Note that she doesn't check her email terribly regularly, and should first be contacted via aim (anamia8742) or the Board.
Artic Blade Edit
- E-mail: artic dot blade at hotmail dot com
Calista Edit
- E-mail: lisa450 at yahoo dot com - or leave a note on my Talk page.
Cassie Cameron-Young Edit
- E-mail: cassie dot dramateacher at googlemail dot com
Prefers to work in Gdocs. Best at SPaG and canon details, and is notorious Britpicker; please specify if Britpicking is desired or to be avoided. Willing to do last-minute jobs, and if you've heard nothing from her for more than three days, poke her.
Fandoms: {C}Off the top of her head, and with the help of her bookcase, she can handle:
- Angels and Demons/The Da Vinci Code (bookverse only)
- Assorted Disney films
- Chobits (manga only)
- Chronicles of Narnia (bookverse only)
- Discworld
- Earth's Children
- Good Omens
- Harry Potter (bookverse only)
- His Dark Materials
- Lord of the Rings (including Silmarillion and HoME)
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Redwall
- The Belgariad/Malloreon and Elenium/Tamuli
- The Life of Brian
Can handle various other books, check with her as required.
Data Junkie Edit
- E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
It's much easier to just ask if I know a fandom or not. If not, I'll usually go look it up just so I can still be of some little use. Fairly good as SPaG, though I may miss a punctuation misuse, or misuse one myself. Also, if you submit a word document, don't be terribly surprised if my corrections show up in red text. The other option is me scanning the print-out that's been written on with a red pen and sending that back.
Note: Wheel of Time beyond book 4 or so, and any Tolkien beyond LotR and the Hobbit are going to be a no. I know vague details, but not major plot points or anything like that. Same deal for Harry Potter book 7 and pretty much all of Torchwood.
DirtyCommie Edit
- E-mail: novakrazny at gmail dot com
doctorlit Edit
doctorlit is temporarily on hiatus from beta work until the archive is complete.
- E-mail and AIM: keyoflit[at]yahoo[dot]com (both checked regularly)
I prefer to work in Microsoft Word, but am warming to GoogleDocs. Please, put me to work beta-ing your stories, and help keep my brain focused on the PPC. Have little time in Winter and Spring, less busy the rest of the year.
- Full Knowledge:
- Sherlock Holmes (original and Sherlock)
- The Chronicles of Narnia (books)
- Animorphs
- Harry Potter (novels and movies)
- The Foundation Series
- Les Misérables (novel and play)
- The Phantom of the Opera (novel and Webber)
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
- Magic: The Gathering
- Heroes
- Lost (series and game)
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Labyrinth
- Pokémon
- Final Fantasy VIII and X
- Portal
- Kingdom Hearts
- so many books; just ask and there's a good chance
- Partial Knowledge:
- Stephen King multiverse
- Inkheart (first and second)
- The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit (movies; I am dishonored)
- The Children of Húrin
- The Dark Is Rising (first two)
- Kim Possible
- various Disney movies, and some of the novels they were based on
- Star Wars (live-action movies)
- Indiana Jones
- Batman (90's cartoon and Nolan movies)
- Monty Python
- Halo (main games and some novels)
Ekyl Edit
- E-mail: kyle[.]garrett[41][@]gmail[.]com
Fandoms: Verstile, and can do non-fandom-specific betaing too
Ellipsis Flood Edit
- usually in the PPC IRC
- e-mail: kokosnuss_nc-ppc[at]yahoo[dot]de
I'm a native German speaker, so some things might be lost on me, but I'm good at finding stupid little typos and picking apart stories, if you get me into crit-mode. Also, German, for obvious reasons.
I prefer to discuss errors in real time for better feedback.
- Megaman
- World of Warcraft (up to Wrath of the Lich King)
- Stargate (mostly SG-1 and the first few seasons of Atlantis)
- several Disney animated shows, just ask
- Dragonball (original and Z)
- some anime, just ask
- much more stuff I can't remember right now, but I'm willing to beta things outside my fandoms for giving general story hints
Farseer Lolotea Edit
- E-mail: kunoichi at darkcorner dot com
FlareShard Edit
- E-mail: greendracon3881 at gmx dot de; frequently in the PPC IRC
Always willing and ready to check works for SPaG and other errors; will also give suggestions for story ideas and feedback on characters. Native German speaker who can and will help with translations, phrases and idioms.
JulyFlame Edit
- E-mail: JulyFlame At Gmail Dot Com
Fandoms: Harry Potter, Discworld, 1632, DCAU, DC (to an extent), Marvel (to an extent), so on
Note: Also willing to do intense betaing and content help for original works; this involves one on one IM/chat sessions and homework. Yes, homework.
Just theDoctor Edit
- E-mail: justtthedoctor at gmail dot com
Lily Winterwood Edit
- E-mail: lilywinterwood at gmail dot com
- I edit in British English, sorry.
Full Knowledge
- Axis Powers: Hetalia (the manga moreso than the anime)
- Chronicles of Narnia (books, and films up to Prince Caspian)
- Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
- Harry Potter (all books, all films)
- Sherlock Holmes (ACD, BBC, CBS, Guy Ritchie/RDJ, bits of Granada, Great Mouse Detective, Elementary)
- Moulin Rouge
- Inception
- Almost Human
- Sleepy Hollow
- Phantom of the Opera (Leroux, Webber, and that sequel is dead to me)
- Twilight (books only, and I am extremely cynical about it)
Partial Knowledge
- Doctor Who (more-or-less full knowledge of New Who, basic about Classic)
- Star Trek (TOS and Reboot moreso than the rest)
- Battlestar Galactica (2003)
- Homestuck (pre-Act 6)
- The Avengers (films only, sorry)
- Labyrinth
- Artemis Fowl (up to Atlantis Complex)
- Kuroshitsuji (up to zombie arc in manga, both seasons of anime)
- The Silmarillion (I know the Lay of Leithian really well, yeah)
- Monty Python
- Fifty Shades of Grey (only read the first one, and once again I am extremely cynical about it)
- Shakespeare (Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado about Nothing)
Basic Knowledge
- History of Middle-earth series
- Disney/Pixar films (I've seen most of the recent ones and several of the classics, practically all the Princess films... just ask, really)
- Criminal Minds
- Cthulhu Mythos
- Marble Hornets/Slenderman Mythos
Lynxihez Edit
- E-mail: webmaster at lynxihez dot co dot uk
Makari Edit
- Email at email@example.com
- .doc files preferred
- Tales of the Abyss
- Tales of Symphonia
- Final Fantasy X, X-2, XII (I can read for VII through IX but backup is recommended)
- Persona 3
- Legend of Zelda
- Kingdom Hearts (I, CoM, II)
- Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
- Pokémon
- Cardcaptor Sakura
- Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
- xxxHolic
- Tokyo Mew Mew (shhh.)
- Ouran High School Host Club
- Princess Tutu
- Includes basic knowledge of Bleach, Naruto, Code Geass, One Piece, Shaman King, and Loveless, but does not come with intricate plot details
- Harry Potter
- Young Wizards
- Can read for LOTR but if it involves the Silmarillion at all it's a horrible plan
Assorted other that slip the mind; inquire within. I lean toward SF&F and JRPGs.
Miah Edit
- E-mail: miah.arthur at gamil dot com
Will beta any type of mission for style, consistency, plot, etc. Cannot beta for SPaG. Prefers Google Docs. Perfectly willing to beta fandoms that she is not familiar with, but is familiar with the following list.
- 10th Kingdom
- Artemis Fowl
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- A Wizard in Rhyme book series
- Blackadder
- Bones
- Disney animated movies
- Dragonriders of Pern
- Fawlty Towers
- Firefly (not Serenity)
- House, M.D.
- Iron Man
- Merlin
- Monty Python
- Sherlock Holmes (books and movie, some of Granada)
- Shrek (except last one)
- Stargate Atlantis
- Stargate SG-1
- Star Trek (In descending order of knowledge: The Next Generation (very good), DS-9, The Original Series, Voyager, Enterprise (basically none)
- Star Wars X-wing book series, Han Solo trilogy, Corellian Trilogy
- Tin Man
- Various cartoons
- Various slap stick/goofy humor movies
- Warriors
Neshomeh Edit
- E-mail: exswyzie14 at yahoo dot com
Will beta any type of mission for anything: SPaG, style, consistency, you name it. Especially good for matters of PPC canon and compatibility therewith. Prefers to work with a .DOC file, and does not do rush jobs. Expect to wait about a week for reading, re-reading, correcting, double-checking, and sending back; more for longer missions.
- Animorphs
- Babylon 5
- Battlestar Galactica (2003)
- Discworld
- Dragonriders of Pern
- Farscape
- Firefly/Serenity
- Fullmetal Alchemist (first anime)
- Harry Potter
- House, M.D.
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (book and musical)
- Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
- Phantom of the Opera (Leroux, Kay, and Webber)
- Young Wizards
Also known, in less detail:
- Anything by Anne McCaffrey
- Classic sci-fi (e.g. Asimov, Heinlein, Herbert, Huxley)
- The Silmarillion
- Various anime (e.g. Cowboy Bebop, Hellsing, Witch Hunter Robin)
- Various crime shows (e.g. NCIS, Criminal Minds, Psych)
- Various fantasy (e.g. the Chronicles of Narnia, the Death Gate Cycle, Dragonlance, Neil Gaiman)
- World of Warcraft
Will likely also beta for things not on this list, since not knowing a fandom means she's well able to spot things that won't make sense for other people unfamiliar with the fandom. If you're not sure, just ask. {= )
- E-mail: Baridthetroll at gmail dot com
Prefers to work in Google Docs. Not great for SPaG. Better for style, flow, and making sure it makes sense.
- Dragonlance Saga
- Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
- Wheel of Time series
- Discworld
- Harry Potter
- Stephen King (especially the Dark Tower series)
- The Lord of the Rings
- Harry Potter
- Starwars
- Chronicles of Riddick
- World of Warcraft
- Mario series
- Team Fortress 2
- Megaman series
- Resident Evil series
- Legend of Zelda series
- Metroid series
Television and Anime:
- Family Guy
- The Simpsons
- Witch Hunter Robin
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Akira
- Neon Genisis Evangelion
- .hack//sign
- Fruits Basket
pigeonarmy Edit
- E-mail: goldfishinabowl At Hotmail Dot Com
Ponystar Edit
- E-mail: pipparosemorris at aol dot com
I can check for incorrect spelling, bad grammar (although I may not be able to point out a perfect fix), and contradictions of canon/OOCness. Not especially good at noticing if something contradicts facts in an already existing mission report of the PPC. Note that the fandoms listed may not match up with the ones on my profile, simply because I've only put ones I'm pretty confident of my knowledge in. Feel free to try asking me to beta for a 'fic that is set in a continuum that doesn't appear here, but I won't be able to catch canon or characterization slip-ups.
Fandoms (in alphabetical order):
- The Black Stallion series
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- Eoin Colfer books
- Harry Potter
- Kane Chronicles
- The Little White Horse/Secret of Moonacre
- Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
- Percy Jackson series
- Most Tamora Pierce books
- Warrior Cats/Warriors.
PoorCynic Edit
- E-mail: reillybf at msn dot com
I can check SPaG and dialogue structure. Response times will vary, but I'll try to get anything sent to me back as soon as possible.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Batman (Diniverse)
- Discworld
- Kingdom Hearts (I, CoM, II, 358/2)
- Left 4 Dead
- Mass Effect
- Red Dead Redemption
- Red vs Blue
- Scott Pilgrim (graphic novels and film)
- Sherlock Holmes (books and film)
- Teen Titans (cartoon show)
- X-Files
- Many other cartoon shows; ask for specifics
Pretzel Edit
- E-mail: code.name.schroeter at Gmail dot com
I'm usually knowledgeable about most sci-fi and fantasy fandoms, but am willing to cover SPAG and general coherence of the plot/story if I'm not familiar with the fandom.
- Stargate (All three series and the movie)
- Harry Potter
- Discworld
- NCIS and NCIS: LA
- CSI: and CSI: New York
- Criminal Minds (Up to the beginning of Season 3)
- Leverage
- Eureka
- Lie to Me
- Narnia
- Sanctuary
- MLP:FiM
- Warehouse 13
The list goes on. Feel free to ask
- E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
I'm good for SPaG, general stylistic things, and a large number of fandoms; if you want fandom-specific beta-ing just ask me if I'm knowledgable on it or not, basically.
Rider ranger47Edit
- Email: riderranger47(at)gmail.com Google docs prefered
- Fandoms:
- Artemis Fowl
- How To Train Your Dragon (Films only)
- Harry Potter
- Percy Jackson & The Olympians
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- The Ranger's Apprentice
- The Heroes of Olympus
- The Hunger Games
- The Brotherband Chronicles
- The Kane Choronicles
- Young Wizards (partial)
- More to follow.
- Fandoms:
Sara Edit
- E-mail: celticfirefeet at hotmail dot com
Sedri Edit
- E-mail: fanwritersedri At Gmail Dot Com
Sedri is better as a SPaG and narrative style beta, but will be glad to give content comments on any subject matter or fandoms she is familiar with.
- With regard to formatting, spelling, punctuating and so forth, Sedri uses a mix of British and American conventions, in part because no country seems to agree with itself, let alone others, and in part because some conventions make no sense whatsoever and only serve to make prose more confusing. If you ask her to beta for you, she will do her best to follow whatever standardised convention you prefer, but this is the reason she prefers to beta for style than SPaG.
- Star Trek (all series)
- Wicked
- Harry Potter
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- The Lord of the Rings (though less knowledgeable about The Silmarillion and HoME-era)
- Stardust
- Star Wars
- Dragonriders of Pern
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Back to the Future
- Twilight (yes, yes - shut up)
- Enchanted
- practically anything Disney
- The Mummy
- Pride and Prejudice
Sergio TurboEdit
- Email: stginelli [snaillikethingy] gmail [point] com
Prefers to work with GoogleDocs, but will accept .doc files too. Can do plot and flow consistency and check for canon and PPC compatibility. Willing to beta missions in continua he's not familiar with. Can't do SPaG due to being a non-native English speaker, but can check for readability and point out ambiguous phrases due to a tendency to read them with the wrong meaning first. Checks the mail very often.
- Ace Combat (3, 04, Unsung War and Belkan War. Not 100% reliable with all the others. Will not touch Assault Horizon with a mile-long pole)
- Bakusou Kyuoday Let's&Go!! (original series, WGP and Max)
- Bones (not 100% reliable)
- Card Captor Sakura
- Detective Conan/Case Closed
- Doctor Who (only New Who)
- Fairy Tail
- Inspector Gadget (original series, Last Case, and Disney movies. Not 100% reliable with Gadget and Gadgetinis.)
- Knight Rider (1982 series and 1991 movie. Not 100% reliable with 2008 series)
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (original series, A's, StrikerS, Innocent and movies. Not 100% reliable with Force or ViVid.)
- Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (not 100% reliable)
- Metal Gear Solid
- NCIS (main series only)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica (main series, movies and Oriko)
- Touhou Project (only main setting and characters)
Silikat Edit
- Email: email@example.com
- Doctor Who
- Torchwood
- Wicked
- Les Misérables
- Cats
- Harry Potter
- Most things Disney
- Star Wars (but only numbers four, five and six)
Teddy Leach Edit
- E-mail: Through his contact page.
Teddy can beta for absolutely everything, especially SPaG. He prefers to work with .DOC files and will usually send works back within two or three days.
- Please note: Teddy is English, and so sticks to the traditional 'British-English' for SPaG, although he is perfectly willing to beta works that use other forms of English.
Fandoms: It's best to just ask, but these are a few of the fandoms he's familiar with:
- Shakespeare (all plays)
- Harry Potter
- Cthulhu Mythos
- Sherlock Holmes
- LoTR
- Star Wars
- Twilight (he's acquainted with it, but doesn't like it)
- The Witcher
- Silent Hill
- Chronilces of Riddick
- Forgotten Realms
- Fallout (original Black Isle series)
Note that's off the top of his head. Just ask, and there's a good chance he'll know something about what you're looking for.
Tomato Edit
- E-mail: agent_tomato5 At Yahoo Dot Com
Trojanhorse Edit
- E-mail: trojanhorseshadowfax At Gmail Dot Com
Trojie is better for biology/science beta-reading than for SPaG beta - she tends to be erratic with the latter.
Vilstrup Edit
- E-mail: Vilstrup90 At Gmail Dot Com
- Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis
- Star Wars
- Lord of the Rings - the movies
- Halo
- Battlefield
Valiril ErquentienEdit
- E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Hetalia Axis Powers
- Lord Of The Rings
- The Silmarillion
- The Hobbit
- Harry Potter
- The Chronicles of Narnia
Note: I can manage Sherlock or Doctor Who, but my main expertise is the world of Eä (includes Middle-Earth and Rhûn and Vailnor). Don't ask me about any of the Elvish Dialects, but if you must, fire ahead. I can direct you to trustworthy sources.
- E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fandoms: See my page. Notes: I'm kinda bad at SPaG, as I'm usually distracted by the story being told. Thus, my areas of expertise are information and story.
HelenofPylos Edit
- E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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National Post ·
Just last week, the Prime Minister and Health Minister Tony Clement were announcing new legislation to keep us all safe from consumer worries. Today, Mr. Clement is due to demonstrate one of the many, many reasons why this is not quite as easy as it sounds. Health Canada is due to announce its findings on the dangers (or not) attached to a batch of chemicals under its larger program of vetting prominent compounds.
Scientific ignorance, chemical phobia, and the sheer size of the chemical industry have made chemicals an area rich for environmental activism. This in turn makes their regulation a political GM potato.
The focus of concern, activism and media crusading is a chemical compound known as bisphenol A, or BPA. The communications challenge of Health Canada is to explain that this compound, which is contained in a large number of consumer products, including plastic baby bottles, food containers, and CDs can be dangerous, but isn't at the concentrations we, or our children, are ever likely to encounter.
All chemicals are toxic in sufficient concentrations. Most foods contain low levels of toxic chemicals. You can die from overdosing on water. Similarly, BPA is a hormone disruptor at sufficient concentrations. The point is whether such concentrations are likely to leach from consumer products. The answer, as indicated by numerous studies, and supported by most governments, is "no."
However, according to a piece earlier this week by The Globe and Mail's environmental frightmeister Martin Mittelstaedt, "Health Canada is calling bisphenol A a dangerous substance, making it the first regulatory body in the world to reach such a determination and taking the initial step toward measures to control exposures to it." He went on to note, however, that it wasn't dangerous enough for Ottawa to announce "specific bans or restrictions." Sounds like a pretty weird definition of "dangerous."
Mr. Mittelstaedt, who has been on a personal crusade against BPA for years, is already believed to have had some influence in Health Canada. Last year, apparently at least partly due to his inquiries, the senior Health Canada researcher in charge of studying BPA was investigated for "bias" because he suggested that BPA was no more dangerous than tofu (unless presumably
you tried to eat 300 pounds of it at a sitting). The official was subsequently relocated and is now on sabbatical.
The most amazing aspect of this affair is what BPA hysteria has done to the marketplace. This week, Hudson's Bay Co., Canadian Tire and Forzani all announced they were removing products containing BPA from their shelves. Lululemon and Mountain Equipment Co-op had already -- in line with their ultra green image--excised BPA products.
According to a story in yesterday's Globe by Mr. Mittelstaedt, "Dozens of studies by independent researchers have linked low exposure to BPA in animal and test-tube experiments to illnesses, such as cancer, that are thought to have an origin in hormone imbalances, although industry-funded studies haven't been able to find the same effects."
Get that not-so-subtle implication? "Independent" researchers find cancer. The industry doesn't. Draw your own conclusions.
But where are these "dozens of studies," and who did them? And why have they been universally rejected so far by governments, who, while perpetually keen to cover up their own wrongdoings (see the Newfoundland cancer screening cock/ cover-up), have no compunction about trumpeting any prospective error by industry?
Steve Milloy, editor of the Junk Science Web site, noted three years ago that government scientific review panels from the United States, the European Union and Japan had all looked at BPA data and found no "detectable risk of harm." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that it saw no reason to restrict the use of BPA. However, this week the U.S. National Toxicology Center, part of the National Institutes of Health, released a report which suggested that that even low levels of exposure could cause tissue changes which might lead to cancer. But again, the crucial issue is how low? Significantly, this new report followed studies from the same organization last year that suggested that there were no realistic risks attached to BPA. These reports were met by considerable opposition from environmentalists and posturing puppet politicians, on the grounds that statistical data came from companies (who would of course be prosecuted if they didn't provide it). Earlier this year Health Canada's consumer product safety division sent out a letter saying that BPA appeared not to "present a risk to Canadian children." The division then withdrew the letter.
Mr. Mittelstaedt seems to base his crusade primarily on the work of one activist/scientist, Frederick vom Saal, who has been criticized for doing/citing studies that cannot be reproduced. He also draws support from Rick Smith, executive director of Environmental Defence, an organization that produces reports with titles such as: Polluted Children, Toxic Nation. According to Mr. Smith, "Bisphenol A is in every Canadian home. It threatens the health of every Canadian. Moving against it would be a hugely significant victory for public health and the environment. ? If this chemical is listed as toxic, it will be an internationally significant decision."
Significant primarily for indicating the frightening power of activist "scientists," alarmist NGOs, and crusading journalists to pollute sensible public debate on important issues.
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David Lynch's cult classic series 'Twin Peaks' turns 25 next month, and fans have a big treat in store. Lynch is releasing a deluxe blu-ray box set on July 29th.
In addition to having each episode of both seasons of the show, the filmic prequel 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me' will also be included. But wait, there's more; Lynch will also include over 90 minutes of lost footage that has never been seen, until now.
The box set including the film has been a project spurred entirely by longtime fans of the show, who sent a petition to Lynch asking for an all-inclusive set of the murder-mystery with extra footage and featurettes, and he's obliged and supervised the project personally.
The process was easier said than done; Lynch has never screened the extra footage due to his viewing them as too rough and unfinished. But CBS Digital came to the rescue for restoration. Actor Ray Wise, who played Leland Palmer on the series, has teased there will be newly shot scenes and goodies contained in the box set as well.
Entertainment Weekly has posted a preview of the lost scenes as well as statement from Lynch himself; "During the last days in the life of Laura Palmer many things happened, which have never been seen before. They're here now alongside the new transfer of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me and Twin Peaks, the television series."
So heat up cherry pie and pour yourself a cup of coffee, and check out the clip. It's time to delve back in to the eerie, surreal Pacific Northwest town, and the murder of young Laura Palmer.


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Looking for something to do this weekend? Tri-City Swing is hosting the Alan Gresik Sextet this Friday at the Baker Community Center Ballroom in Saint Charles. The night will start at 6:30 p.m. with a beginner dance lesson, and the band will commence at 7:30. Suggested donation for admission is $12. Tri-City Swing will award $40 dance scholarships to the best dressed lead and follow. Vintage attire is encouraged. Dancing to a live band is a good time no matter what the weather may bring!
Maybe you'd like something a little more intensive. This year's American Lindy Hop Championships goes from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1. It will be held at the Chicago O'Hare Marriott hotel. Weekend passes are now on sale, with prices varying depending on how many days and events you would like to attend. There are classes, competitions, and dancing to both DJ and three different live bands! See event schedule here. It's big events like this that have the great potential to expand your dancing knowledge. Whether you're into Lindy Hop, Balboa, Jazz, Charleston, Blues, or East Coast Swing, you are sure to find a class to suit you.


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Fifth Annual Community Yard Sale
Once again the City of La Verne, the La Verne Chamber of Commerce, and Bonita High School are working together to give local residents an opportunity to sell off unwanted or surplus items no longer needed at the city's Fifth Annual Community Yard Sale.
"Often times, these items are thrown away and end up in a landfill, which can take up valuable landfill space," said Don Kendrick, Mayor of La Verne. "Reselling these items is the perfect solution because, as the saying goes, 'one person's trash is another person's treasure.'"
The event is to free to the public and will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to Noon in the Bonita High School parking lot. Individual sellers, community groups, clubs, teams, or other groups looking for an easy fundraiser with minimal start up costs are all encouraged to participate.
To participate as a seller, the cost of renting a space is $35 for two parking spaces or $25 for a single parking space. Applications are available on the City of La Verne Website, at City Hall located at 3660 D Street, or at the Chamber office located at 2078 Bonita Avenue. To receive an application by mail, sellers can call 909-593-5265. Participants are not required to have a yard sale permit. Spaces sell out, so be sure to reserve early.
"What better way to get a start on spring cleaning?" said Brian McNerney, CEO, of the La Verne Chamber of Commerce. "Or simply get a little shopping in while supporting the city, the environment, and our community as a whole."
Each year this event offers ways to donate or recycle unwanted items left at the end of the day. "Not only is the yard sale a great way to reuse quality items, but it also helps the City of La Verne to meet challenging state waste diversion requirements by keeping items out of the waste stream," said Carolyn Anderson of Waste Management. "We are honored to support the city's exemplary efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Supporting this community yard sale is just another way of demonstrating our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve."
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After a tough 'rebuilding' season last year, Yosemite High School boys soccer coach Rick Lemberg is optimistic about his team that is anchored by a trio of senior players that have been on the varsity team since they were freshman -- Chris Grant (midfield), Alex Statkus (midfield/back) and Zack Voltmer (midfield/back).
"Our team is expecting to play well and we are expecting a good season," Lemberg said. "Chris, Alex and Zack will provide veteran leadership to the team."
Also returning from last year's team are seniors, Carson Burton (back), Ethan Griffen (back) and Dylan Taylor (forward). Returning Juniors are Alex Mello (forward), Tristan Webb (keeper) and Austin Bain (back).
Others who are expected to contribute to the success of the team are seniors Chandler Haas, who missed last year with an injury and Martin Kovacic, a foreign exchange student from Slovakia.
Lemberg expects plenty of playing time from newcomers to the team including juniors David Ibarra, Michael Neff, Tristan Rhoan, Jordan Rose, Victor Salazar and Craig Steiler.
Two sophomores, Oliver Curley and Tyler McIntyre, are expected to make significant contribution to the team.
"We have a tough preseason schedule including games with Madera High School, Roosevelt High School, Hoover High School, Fresno High School and Clovis High School,' said Lemberg. "Most of these schools have historically produced very strong soccer teams."
The Badgers will play in two tournaments this season. They play in the Sierra High School "Mountain Match-Up" Nov. 30 - Dec. 1. The following weekend the team travels to Lemoore to play in the "Jim Inglis Soccer Classic." Both tournaments will provide plenty of quality soccer and will provide the Badgers a good preseason test.
The team's fist home game will be Dec. 4 against Roosevelt at 6:30 p.m., proceeded by the JV game at 5 p.m. Chowchilla visits Yosemite on Jan. 8.
"The North Sequoia League should be very competitive this season," lemberg said. "Chowchilla and Kerman always have very solid soccer teams. These two teams have dominated the league the past few seasons. Liberty High School (Madera Ranchos) will have an excellent team as well. They were very competitive last year and their Junior Varsity was outstanding. They will be a tough beat."
Washington Union beat the Badgers twice last year, each victory was by one goal.
"Washington Union won the last game 4-3 and they did not have a senior on the team so they should be strong," said Lemberg.
The league is rounded out by Sierra High.
"Being our rival high school, Sierra always is a difficult win,' said Lemberg. "They will be very physical and bring a lot of energy to each game. There is no quit in them and they will provide a big challenge to us."
Lemberg said there are no easy teams on the schedule, but the Badgers are optimistic that they will put together a good season.
"Many of our players have worked hard in the off-season to improve their soccer skills and their conditioning,' said Lemberg. "Sixteen soccer players ran cross country this fall in order to get in better shape. This should provide huge benefits for us towards the end of games."
Lemberg will be assisted by 13-year volunteer coach Bill Stolp.
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One of the perks of writing about technology and innovation is the opportunity to get your hands on all sorts of new products, usually made by folks with a vision of how their new gadget will change the world. The downside of this privilege, however, is the knowledge that many perfectly fantastic products will never become household names, no matter how deserving they might be. With that in mind, I wanted to pay tribute to five products that, unfortunately, I fear only total nerds like myself will ever truly fall in love with.Read More
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INTEL HAS BECOME the latest company to dip its toe into personal digital assistant (PDA) software.
The chipmaker has bought Israeli software company Ginger Software for a figure believed to be $30m, in order to bolster its artifical intelligence efforts. The company's rumoured Jarvis Headset is said to be capable of providing personal assistant functionality without an internet connection.
Hebrew technology website Calcalist revealed the move before Techcrunch received confirmation on Thursday.
Under the terms of the deal, 16 staff will move to Intel to work on the PDA, while the remaining 40 will stay in a separately run division of Ginger Software, specialising in intelligent spelling and grammar correction software.
Intel has joined a growth area for the technology market. When Apple announced Siri, it seemed like a frivolous excursion into science fiction, but with the arrival of Google Now and Microsoft's Cortana, along with several third party versions, the concept of a personal assistant in the pocket has gone mainstream.
What will prove interesting is how much control Intel will give to the end user once Ginger Software, should that be its eventual name, is made public. Proprietary personal assistants are a lucrative asset for the companies involved and third party access has been a closely managed operation.
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About FDA
Transmittal Number 91-14 -- Date: 01/01/1991
|1. Purpose
|2. Definitions
|3. Policy
|4. Responsibilities
|5. Procedures
This guide prescribes the policies and procedures governing the acquisition and utilization of FDA's Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN).
A. Ethernet. A coaxial, cable-based, bus oriented, packet-switched system that provides a 10 million bit-per-second band-width for data transmission .
B. Local Area Network (LAN). A privately owned, common cabling system supporting multiple types of equipment and applications. This cabling system can be installed in a building, or on an industrial or university campus, or in several buildings in the same city.
C. Communications Protocol. The rules governing the exchange of information between devices on a data link or network. Some examples of protocols are:
1. XNS - Xerox Network System a proprietary Ethernet protocol developed by Xerox and heavily used by FDA for terminal Ethernet transmission.
2. TCP/IP - Transport Control Protocol/Internetwork Protocol. Accepted as the standard protocol within Department of Defense.
3. DECNET/Ethernet - Proprietary protocol developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).
4. GOSIP - Government version of the Open Systems Interconnection Profile. It is the policy of FDA that all agency data networks migrate to this National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) protocol.
5. LAT - Local Area Transport. Proprietary Ethernet protocol developed by Digital Equipment Corporation for local transmission.
D. Communication Server. An intelligent local area network interface that supports asynchronous and synchronous devices in a multi-vendor network. The unit connects terminals, personal computers, modems, printers and host ports to the network.
E. Internetwork Bridge. An Internetwork Bridge can be used either locally or on remote networks. Locally the protocol independent device can be used to connect segments of Ethernet cable together to form a network Remote bridges are used to interconnect geographically remote Ethernets over point-to-point private line data circuits to form an extended local area network.
F. DECNET Area Routing Node. A specified area number for assignment of DECNET addresses is assigned to each FDA Center and Headquarter organization operating DEC VAX mini-computers. Each area has one computer maintaining a data base of all addresses for routing purposes.
The Food and Drug Administration will use Ethernet as a Local Area Network for data transmission. By using a standard transmission medium greater technological advantage can be achieved at the most economical cost.
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has mandated that all data networks conform to the Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile (GOSIP) standards. It is the policy of FDA that local area networks must conform to the GOSIP standard by October 1, 1992. All networking equipment purchased after August 15, 1990, should be upgradable to the GOSIP standard by a software change. Equipment purchased after August 15, 1990, that cannot be software upgradable to the GOSIP standard should include a buy out agreement with the vendor for exchange to GOSIP compliant equipment before October 1, 1992. It will be the sole responsibility of the Center/Office to fund the replacement costs for all equipment purchased after August 15, 1990, that does not meet the GOSIP standard.
It is the policy of FDA that outside access to the Ethernet Local Area Network should be denied except for authorized users. Effective April 1,1991, all modems connected to the network through communications server ports configured for outside access must be password protected. All modems that are not currently password protected must be removed and replaced with password protected modems by April 1, 1991.
Information stored on main-frame processors are protected by registered account numbers and passwords. Information on personal computer (PC) networks and individual PC's should also be protected. There are software protection packages commercially available for this purpose. Guidance on this matter can be received from the Division of Information Management, Information Resources Branch, HFA-56.
A. Division of Information Management.
The Division of Information Management (DIM), Office of Information Resources Management has overall responsibility for:
1. Managing and coordinating the FDA Ethernet system.
2. Establishing system standards.
3. Acquiring, installing, and managing private line data circuits and associated equipment used in FDA's network.
4. Purchasing, installing, and managing the coaxial Ethernet cable in the Parklawn Building used as the back-bone of the network.
5. Purchasing and coordinating installation with major organizational components, internetwork bridges and routers in the Parklawn Building and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area network.
6. Providing central maintenance for all existing 3COM Corporation equipment on the network. This includes warranty service for communications servers and on-site maintenance for internetwork bridges and other major components.
7. Developing and coordinating system upgrades. These upgrades will include software and hardware improvements to the Ethernet system.
8. Developing and managing an Agency directory.
9. Providing the clearinghouse function for the DECNET node naming scheme and conflict resolution for XNS, TCP/IP, Novell and Apple talk.
10. Providing coordination between FDA Centers for resolving DECNET and Ethernet problems.
11. Ensuring each Center has only one DECNET area routing node and one backup routing node to permit redundancy.
12. Develop requirements for the implementation of the GOSIP standard to allow the equipment from different manufacturers to function in a multi-vendor environment.
DECNET area assignments are as follows:
|Area Number
|Office of Regulatory Affairs
|Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
|Center for Devices and Radiological Health
|National Center for Toxicological Research
|Office of the Commissioner (Including Center for Veterinary Medicine)
|Parklawn Computer Center
|Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
|Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
B. Major Organizational Components.
The Office of the Commissioner, Office of Regulatory Affairs, and the various Centers in FDA, through their Information Resources Management (IRM) Official, are responsible for:
1. Purchasing, installing, and managing communication servers, network controllers, etc.
2. Developing, purchasing, and installing the cable scheme between the terminals and the communications server.
3. Providing terminal and Ethernet access training to Center/Office users.
4. Resolving maintenance problems involving terminals or cabling to the communications server.
5. Managing communications servers within the organization utilizing network control equipment whenever possible for downloading software; storing clearinghouse names; storing macros; initial troubleshooting of local network problems.
6. Providing the Division of Information Management with quarterly directory changes.
7. Providing the Division of Information Management with all changes to the DECNET naming scheme.
8. Coordinating and standardizing all DECNET parameters on VAX mini-computers to established settings recommended by Digital Equipment Corporation.
The Office of Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the acquisition, installation and management of all cable plant in field locations.
C. Parklawn Computer Center.
The Parklawn Computer Center (PCC) is the central hub linking FDA's separate Ethernets. Operational personnel familiar with the DECNET/Ethernet operation and on-line network monitoring equipment will be responsible for:
1. Monitoring system integrity and making sure all segments of the network are up and running. PCC will troubleshoot using monitoring equipment and advise DIM, Telecommunications Management Branch of the problem. DIM will be responsible for rebooting internetwork bridges, arranging maintenance, etc.
2. Monitoring the wide-area network assuring all internetwork bridges are in operation. Advise Center and field personnel if problems are discovered.
3. Investigating unusual occurrences on the network using monitoring equipment.
4. Advising DIM of equipment requirements needed to support the PCC "hub" function including additional internetwork bridges, interface boards, cables, transceivers, etc.
5. Providing operational support and advice to Agency personnel integrating new equipment onto the network.
6. Coordinating all network activities that relate to local and remote interconnects with DIM, Telecommunications Management Branch.
A. Design and Acquisition.
The Division of Information Management, Telecommunications Management Branch (HFA-57) must review and approve the design and acquisition of all proposed LAN installations to insure the integrity of the system. This includes FDA activities in the Parklawn Building as well as those in outlying locations (i.e., CFSAN, CDRH, CVM, CDER, CBER, and District Offices).
B. Installation.
The following installation rules must be followed:
1. Parklawn Building. All coaxial cables, communications server cables, transceiver taps, transceiver cables, barrel connectors, terminators etc., must be installed by a professional cable installer. All cable installations or attachments to the Ethernet system shall be performed by a professional cable installer designated by the building owner's management representative. All IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards must be adhered to.
Price estimates for cable or other Ethernet installations in the Parklawn Building may be obtained from the Division of Management Services, Space Management Branch (HFA-242)
2. FDA Locations in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.
All new installation of Ethernet cable in the Washington metropolitan area must be coordinated with the Division of Management Services, Space Management Branch (HFA-242).
FDA is housed in several types of buildings (i.e., government owned, government leased, and agency owned). Installation may have to be done by the General Services Administration in the case of government owned buildings, or by private contractor in the case of government leased or agency owned buildings. The Space Management Branch will provide guidance on how to proceed with each installation.
3. Office of Regulatory Affairs Field Locations. All new installations of LAN's in these field locations are subject to review and approval by the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulatory Information Systems (HFC-30), and the Division of Information Management, Telecommunications Management Branch (HFA-57).
4. Headquarters Field Activities. All new installations of LAN's in these field locations will be made in accordance with local policy. The local policy will be reviewed and approved by the Division of Information Management, Telecommunications Management Branch (HFA-57).


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Combine the rugged beauty of Reunion with the magnificent islands and exotic beaches of the Seychelles for an amazing double destination escape.
From $4561 per person for 8 nights
Day 1 Reunion
Arrive in Reunion and transfer to your hotel.
Grand Hotel du Lagon – BD
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Journey inland up the winding road to the mountain village, Cilaos.
Stunning scenery and quaint historical villages line the road.
Cilaos village sits at the base of the island's highest peak, Piton des Neiges (3069m) and is used as the starting point for many treks.
Enjoy a visit of the village and a traditional lunch.
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After an early start travel to the south east to view Piton de Fournaise, an active volcano.
View the incredible lunar-like landscape and trek to the crater Formica Leo for an unforgettable sight.
After the trek, enjoy a well earned lunch.
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Depart Reunion for the exotic islands of the Seychelles.
Transfer to your private island where Sainte Anne Resort & Spa is located.
Your four night stay can be enhanced by upgrading to one of the luxury Pool Villas.
The island overlooks Sainte Anne Marine Park, which offers excellent snorkelling while popular day trips include Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.
During your stay enjoy the fine cuisine, pamper yourself at the Clarins Spa and relax by the pool and beach.
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Lisa Vanderpump was confronted with allegations that she had encouraged Brandi Glanville to bring tabloids about Mauricio Umansky's alleged cheating to their trip to Palm Springs. Although Lisa denies doing so, her cast members weren't convinced and brought up the issue during a dinner in Puerto Rico.
However, rather than address the situation and move forward, Lisa opted to storm out with her husband and head back to Los Angeles.
As a result, many of her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-stars have felt that she had admitted to the allegations against her.
"I just wish that Ken and Lisa didn't leave like that and confirm what I already thought to be true," Kyle Richards, Mauricio's wife, said during a March 3 sneak peek. "I need an apology, and I don't think I'm going to get it."
Joyce Giraud added, "It's very childish to walk away — and it makes you look guilty, even if you're not."
For Lisa's part, she claims that she was attacked and couldn't possibly bear to be with her former friends for one more moment. "I don't want to be overdramatic and say ambushed or attacked, but that's how I felt," she explained.
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"Did you ask her?" asked Jaden.
"No, she informed me that she wanted to." replied Revan "Then she asked me."
"Ahhh... If I were to go through the same thing you and Bastila are going through with myself and Visas... How would I make the relationship last?" asked Jaden.
"Spend more time with her... Watch her train Dustil then other apprentices she will have. Take the few seconds just to make her feel special, give her a compliment once in a while, as for me, I give Bastila 5 in 2 minutes." explained Revan.
"Wow, they sure aren't asking that much of us." replied Jaden.
"Start by observing her training Dustil." suggested Revan "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to make a "preperation"." Revan walked into his room and pulled out a blank literate holocron and started writing some sort of poem. "What are you doing, love?" asked Bastila.
"It's a surprise honey." told Revan "You'll have to wait." Bastila tried everything to see what Revan was doing, she tried to see it through the Force, but Revan was covering it well, mentaly and physically.
Back in the cockpit, Atton had a worried look on his face "This is a bad time, Carth" Atton told his fellow pilot.
"Why?" asked Carth.
"This will attract the attention of the Sith, we might lose both of them." explained Atton.
"This was their choice and we will respect it." ordered Carth.
"Fine." said Atton.
"What's going on here?" asked Mical.
"Nothing, Mical. We're just having a discussion." told Atton.
"Why do you resent the idea?" asked Mical.
"Because the Sith might be following us." replied Atton.
"He's right." told Revan entering the cockpit holding his holocron "That's why were getting married, finding Force Adepts and getting of Delreia as soon as posible."
"But Revan..."
"Warning: Do not question the master's decision or I will tear out your tongue." told HK warning Carth.
"Don't worry, Carth. We will have a little celebration between the whole crew." explained Revan obviously knowing what Carth was going to say.
Revan walked up to Carth with his holocron in hand "Do you think Bastila will like it?" asked Revan.
"I think she will. But is it a poem or a song?" asked Carth.
"Song! I sent a transmission to a band on Delreia and asked if they wanted to play there." explained Revan.
"They don't have the money to buy the more advanced synthetic instruments. So they use strings for a heavier sound." described Revan.
"I think that song will suit that kind of band." commented Carth.
"Good, thanks for the feedback."
Revan walked out of the cockpit and found Jaden observing Visas train Dustil. Jaden noticed Revan and gave him a smile, Revan smiled back and gave a nod. Revan was happy to see that his companion followed his advice.
The Ebon Hawk landed in a Delreian spaceport and were welcomed warmly by a few priests. "Ah Revan, Bastila, and companions. We've been expecting you. First we must ask you some questions." told the head priest.
"Ask away." told Revan.
"Revan... who do you want as the first male?" asked the priest.
"My best friend: Carth Onasi."
"Good, good." replied the preist "Bastila..."
"I would have to say: Brianna."
"Well... That was fast, thanks... This way please." requested the priest.
Minutes later, everyone made their way to a small temple. Revan and Bastila liked the idea because if the temple was too big, they would attract the attention of the Sith. Revan walked over to Carth "Can you hold on to my holocron and give it to the band after the: "main event"?" Revan asked.
"Thanks, First Male."
Bastila walked over to Brianna, "May you hold on to these, please?" requested Bastila.
"Sure, but what are they?" Brianna asked.
"My gifts to me and Revan... At some point before we kiss, can you give these to him and I?" asked Bastila.
"Thank you."
Moments later, everyone was standing inside the temple, Revan and Bastila standing face to face. "On the request of both Revan Skywalker and Bastila Shan, we are going to shorten this wedding for reasons of safety... Now... We are here today to complete the Force Bond between these two Jedi, with the final part of love... If there is anyone who would like to donate to these two people, please do it now."
"Do it now." Brianna heard through the Force. Brianna walked to Bastila and gave her two small boxes, Bastila took them and presented one to Revan.
They both opened them to find smoothened saber crystals, Revan's blue, Bastila's Yellow. "Anything else?" asked the priest.
"I'll present mine at the small celebration."
"Very well... You may kiss her." told the priest. Revan pulled Bastila towards him and kissed her, doing so, Bastila ran her hand down his arm.
Minutes later everyone was holding a glass with a certain drink in it, either: Molson Delreian, Rare Tarisian Ale, or just plain water. After one glass of Molson Delreian, Carth walked over to the band and handed the holocron over to them, just as Revan asked him to. The band examined the song very carefully and then changed instuments to ones that will suit the song properly. Revan offered Bastila his hand, "You'll hear what I was hiding."
"Looking forward to it." replied Bastila and accepted his offer for a dance.
The musicians going by the names of Jimmy and Jon started playing a soothing tune on their intruments, then it got heavier when the percussionist who was also named Jon joined in, then it went softer, singer Rob started singing "There as I left, it's the same as I'm back. Though the road is tough sometimes, my love for you won't lack." then it got heavier the same way it did, except Rob added some more lyrics "Bright rays of love, each have several paths. In your arms sweet baby, our love won't split in half. Kind of makes me feel sometimes, that I didn't have to go. And as I left the hangar, I thought "no no no"." The music went softer again, "Changes fill my time, baby, that's alright with me. In the midst I think of you, and how it's got to be." The music went heavier than before and Rob continued to sing "Did you really need me baby? And did you need me bad? Did you really want me baby? The man you love so glad! Did you ever forget me baby? That I would hate! Cause you were my first love sweet baby, the one I loved so great!" After Rob finished those lyrics, Jimmy went into a solo.
"I never forgot about you." told Bastila.
"I always thought about you. replied Revan.
After Jimmy finished the solo, Rob began singing again "Through the eyes an' I sparkle, Senses growing keen. Taste your love along the way, See your feathers preen. Kind of makes makes me feel sometimes, Didn't have to grow. We are lovebirds of one nest, The nest is in our soul." The band went into another heavy moment and Rob was begining to near the bottom of the holocron "You're in my dreams, with no surprise to me. I always love to see your face the way it's ought to be. Bastila." The band went into an even heavier tune "Never gonna leave you, never again. Seven years gone, oh my gosh, seven years gone. Seven years gone, holdin' on, seven years gone" Rob kept repeating that 5 times until the band was done, they got some nice applause.
"This is what you were hiding?" asked Bastila.
"I wanted it to be a surprise." answered Revan. Bastila didn't know what to do, except kiss her new husband.
On Dantooine, Vandar was meditating, until he cracked a smile that Vrook noticed. "Is it Revan and Bastila?" asked Vrook.
"Yes Master Vrook, they're at extreme peace." answered Vandar.
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Posted in Horse Show & Event Results @ Oct 20th 2011 9:42am - By The Editor
As you are all aware last weekend Darra Oxley PC were forced to cancel their Open Sports Day due to bad weather,
- a reminder - this has been rescheduled for this weekend and will be held on 23rd October 2011.
- Full details :-
Darra Oxley Pony Club Open Sports Day 2011
- Date: 23/10/2011 - 23/10/2011
- 588 Boundary Road - Richlands, QLD
- Contact: The Secretary
07 3375 3722
- Presented By: Darra Oxley Pony Club
Nadec had to cancel the 2nd day of the Dressage spectacular earlier this year, and have rescheduled it for this weekend. The official photographer for the event is Down Under Photography.
Here are the full details:
Nadec Dressage - Dressage Spectacular
- Date: 23/10/2011
- Mudgeeraba Pony & Hack Club Grounds - Mudgeerabah, Gold Coast, QLD
- Contact: Go to Nadec website
- Presented By: Nadec
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