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Using the new ECM Document ID service in SharePoint 2010, poses a challenge when it comes to moving documents in code. For example in a custom workflow that routes documents from one location to another. Moving documents with custom code will by default trigger the document id provider to assign new IDs to the documents in the new location. It goes like this no matter if you are using the default provider or a custom document id provider.
Fortunately, there is a way to programmatically add a document with a preset document id. All you need to do is to add the document with the two properties _dlc_DocId and _dlc_DocIdPersistId as shown in the code example below.
private SPFile AddFile(SPFolder folder, string filename, Stream content, string docId)
var properties = new Hashtable();
properties["_dlc_DocId"] = docId;
properties["_dlc_DocIdPersistId"] = "True";
return folder.Files.Add(filename, content, properties);
The document id provider will when _dlc_DocIdPersistId="True", assign the document id provided in the _dlc_DocId property rather than generating a new id.
The Document ID service in SharePoint is pretty nice and useful. But it does have some caveats that you should be aware of before you decide to employ it in your organization. But I am preparing another post on this topic – stay tuned!
SharePoint 2010, ECM
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 is just around the corner now and it will once again raise the bar in the SharePoint Enterprise Search space. I witnessed the new SP2010 search experience first time at the SharePoint 2009 conference in Vegas last year and was overall quite pleased with what I saw there. It looks like the search team in Redmond has really listened to the community and their customers and addressed many of the annoying pain points present in the SharePoint Server 2007 search experience.
However, having worked with SP2010 Beta 2 for a while now has revealed some pain points / annoyances left behind in the product. Some of them I can understand from a technical standpoint while others just make we wonder how they could miss it again. Don't get me wrong here – I'm still a big fan of SharePoint Search and just want this part of the product to be mere perfect. Seriously, Enterprise search is an ever more vital part of most SharePoint deployments.
Anyway, I am dedicating this post to sharing the good news and the bad news I have learned so far by working with SharePoint Server 2010 Search. Please note that the FAST Search Server for SharePoint 2010 is not included in my evaluation here – it is technically and financially a whole other ball game.
Fortunately the list of bad news is shorter than it was for SharePoint Server 2007 back then. But let us see if we identify more good/bad news as we get to learn SharePoint 2010 Search better. I would love to hear from you out there – have you found other good or bad news on the topic?
SharePoint Search
SharePoint 2010, SharePoint Search, News
We are now at the end of day 3 at the SharePoint 2009 conference at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Tomorrow is the last day of the conference, which adjourns shortly after noon. After three days of sessions loaded with details on SharePoint 2010 it has already become clear that this release is a major leap forward from SharePoint 2007. Microsoft has managed to improve the product across the board, improving existing features as well as adding many new interesting features. SharePoint 2007 already looks old now! The new version looks like a much more complete and robust platform with no obvious shortcomings.
Specifically, SharePoint 2010 delivers significant improvements to the following areas of the product:
Follow the blogs posts listed on Planet SharePoint to learn what others are saying about all the new stuff.
Today, I attended more sessions on Enterprise Search and learned a few new things since the many search sessions yesterday. The most interesting search session today was the session on the new Connector Framework in the SharePoint Server 2010 search engine. This new framework makes it easier to connect the search engine crawler to backend Line-Of-Business systems. Easier because MOSS 2007 required developers to write complex protocol handlers. In SP2010 it is just a matter of firing up SharePoint Designer and configuring an external content type, which is also a new concept. The connection in turn works through the improved BCS Framework. The connector framework also supports crawling with custom .NET code. With the new frameworks and much better tools – it is for instance a breeze to index data residing in an external SQL table. It is done without writing any code! On a side note, the BCS framework can also surface the data as it was a SharePoint list with full add, edit and delete capabilities.
The built-in connectors for indexing SharePoint, Web sites and File shares are still implemented as a regular protocol handler. Interestingly, the SharePoint connector has received significant improvements in terms of performance and stability. The Microsoft presenter (Sid shah) mentioned an example of a large installation where MOSS 2007 needed three weeks to complete a full crawl. Upgrading to SP2010 Search took this down to 4 days.
SharePoint 2010
Today was a big search day at the SharePoint 2009 conference in Las Vegas. Five sessions packed with information on new and improved features in SharePoint 2010 Enterprise Search. I attended all the sessions but one and have learned a great deal on the new search experience since my last posting on Sunday.
My general impression on search from the sessions is very good – it seems like Microsoft has really done a good job listening to customers, partners and the community and fixed some major pain points identified with SharePoint 2007 Search. On top of that we are also going to see some new and very useful features. But before I start enumerating any features it is helpful to know that Microsoft will offer three Enterprise search products:
The following list of new and improved features applies to the first two products:
I can not say much about the improvements to FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint other than it can do all that the standard SharePoint 2010 search engine can do plus a lot more.
The time has come that me and many other SharePointers have anxiously been looking forward to; The SharePoint 2009 conference in Las Vegas where we will learn about all the new goodies SharePoint 2010 has to offer. I am here together with about 230 fellow Danes! The conference will altogether accommodate about 7000 attendees!! This is a very impressive figure that shows just how much momentum SharePoint has gained.
This morning (after a tasty but unhealthy breakfast buffet at the Luxor) I went to register myself for the conference and to get the SWAG. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed that it did not include a new cool SharePoint 2010 bag and a t-shirt with the new SharePoint logo on it. The best item in the SWAG is a 250 page book with technical details about all the improvements in SharePoint 2010. I have studied it and will in a moment share some of its content here.
There is a lot of new stuff in SharePoint 2010 – too much for me to cover it all here. Hence I will stick to my favorite topic here, namely SharePoint Search. My plan is to try and cover the news on Search starting today with the stuff I have just learned from the book. Then the next four days offers a god deal of sessions on SharePoint Search and I will publish technical details from these on a daily basis. The conference offers about 230 different sessions across all SP2010 topics where 13 of them are specific to Enterprise Search.
Here is the news I got so far from studying the book handed out to all conference attendees.
This list is by no means the complete list of improvements to SP2010 search – we will for sure learn more during the next four days. Also, please note that the news above applies to the standard search engine that ships with SharePoint 2010 – they do not apply to the FAST Enterprise Search engine. The book does not say much FAST other then there will be a new product named FAST Search for SharePoint. It will provide a more conversational and visual user experience including document previews and a more advanced faceted search component capable of delivering deep refinements with exact counts,
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No.1 Traveller launches airside bedrooms at Heathrow T3
Published: 05/10/2011 - Filed under: News »
Lounge provider No.1 Traveller has unveiled the addition of 12 airside bedrooms to its new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3, featuring ensuite facilities, free wifi internet access and room service.
The group is billing the offering as "the first ever open-to-all UK airside bedrooms" – that's to say not including facilities such as the private cabanas provided by BA in its Concorde Room at Heathrow T5.
There are eight single and four twin rooms, with one having disabled access, and all offer infant cots on demand, internet phones with free international calls, an en-suite shower 'room', a desk and cube seat, a mini-bar, free wifi internet access, and in-room TVs offering over 25 channels.
The rooms are located next to the No.1 Traveller lounge within zone F of the lounges area at T3, above the BA Galleries and on the same level as the Servisair facility.
They are available for stays of a minimum of two hours for any travellers departing from or transferring though T3, at a cost of £20 per hour for a single or £30 for a twin room.
Note though that due to airport restrictions the rooms are not available for overnight stays, so will be of most interest to transiting passengers needing a room between the opening hours of 0430 and 2230.
The unveiling of the bedrooms follows the launch of the No.1 Traveller lounge at Heathrow T3 in August – for a detailed look at the lounge facilities click here.
For more information visit no1traveller.com.
Report by Mark Caswell
Still doesn't beat the the world's best Star Alliance lounge in Istanbul, Turkey! They recently (a few months ago) refurbished the lounge from the ground up and it has everything you would expect then things that you would not like a day hotel. Best part, it's FREE to Star Alliance Gold members!!! There is no better SA lounge anywhere on the planet, and believe me, I have been to virtually all of them!

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CREW Congratulates January's Scoundrel of the Month: Newt Gingrich
Washington, D.C. – The New Year got off to a bad start in Washington with January heralding in deceitful candidates and lackadaisical federal agencies. Despite strong competition, Republican presidential contender and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) was overwhelming selected by online voters as CREW's Scoundrel of the Month for his effort to rewrite history to exclude his lucrative lobbying career.
"If Mr. Gingrich were Pinocchio, his nose would be longer than K Street. His claims that never lobbied are ludicrous," said CREW Executive Director Melanie Sloan. "While the other contenders certainly behaved badly, the revisionist historian from Georgia rightfully took January's prize."
Mr. Gingrich now joins a growing wall of shame that includes Senator David Vitter (R-LA) and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. Nominations are being accepted for February's Scoundrel of the Month, and are not limited to people; entities and agencies are also eligible. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A SCOUNDREL. Nominations are due by Friday, February 17. Voting will begin the following week.
CREW Files FOIA Requests for Gingrich Ethics Investigation Records
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The cardiovascular system consists of a network of organs, including the heart and kidneys, which are connected by a vast conglomeration of blood vessels, mainly arteries, veins, and capillaries, through which blood flows in a closed system which never connects to the outside unless it is by means of trauma (injury) or deliberate surgery.
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The heart beats normally on a regular schedule, propelling the blood through the blood vessels to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all of the body's tissues and organs and picking up wastes such as carbon dioxide which are produced by metabolism within the body. One of the organs that is serviced by the cardiovascular system is the heart itself.


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"The Boats are a duo consisting of Craig Tattersall (ex-Hood, The Remote Viewer) and Andrew Hargreaves (Tape Loop Orchestra) as well a rotating roster of guest musicians and vocalists. While Ballads of the Research Department is their 12k debut, it follows up a string of critically acclaimed and genre favorites such as Sleepy Insect Music (Flau/Home Normal), Words Are Something (Home Normal), and limited editions released on their own Our Small Ideas imprint. With The Boats, 12k, who continues to move away from the "electronic" tag, further plays the line between experimental electro-acoustic sounds and structured music creating an intoxicating hybrid of instrumentation, vocals, electronics, piano and drums. On Ballads... The Boats are joined by long-time collaborator Danny Norbury who supplies cello throughout the four extended songs on the album. From Flau Records, Japanese vocalist Cuushe drapes her soft voice over the gentle "The Ballad of Indecision" accompanying its warmly pulsed beat, hazy textures, strings and synthetic blinking. On "The Ballad of Failure" Chris Stewart's voice alongside the acoustic drums and harmonies flirt with a mixture of shoegaze and ambient music, encapsulating the album's enveloping and dreamy atmosphere perfectly." (label info)
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Here's a thread to post some of the random things you think about during the day
When driving down the road you see vehicles that say do not follow into a work area. Do people actually follow these into a work area?
Does God even know we exist???
Really though… Does my right pinky toe look different then my left pinky toe because i stub my right pinky toe often?
#cyclONEnation #slimelife #notyourfathersiowastate #ITrustFred #FireMess #MarkMangenius #IMSOPROUD #LandofLions #bewell
How is there not a pill that completely eliminates hangover?
Can Fred get any dreamier?
Why do people say "Life is short?"
It is the longest thing any single being actually does.
If one is bigger than two and two bigger than three, then math is a lie...
can school just be over
Cyclone state
"Some fans show up for big games, our fans show up for every game, Hoiberg said.
ears and noses look weird.
Not everyone driving a truck or minivan is a ****** driver, but every ****** driver I usually see is driving a truck or minivan
How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real
The speed limit is 45....4-5....why must you go 30?! I'm not in a hurry or anything, but it's a little perturbing that you have to drive so slow on a major arterial stretch of road.
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When I see a quality post on this board, the first thing I do is look at the poster's likes given to received ratio. If you've received 200 likes but given 6... I'm probably not liking your comment, not matter how good/hilarious it is. I like to call it the "like discrimination affect".
I know, I know, it's junior high af but it's what I do.
"Is there anything more beautiful than a beautiful, beautiful flamingo flying across in front of a beautiful sunset? And he's carrying a beautiful rose in his beak, and he's also carrying a very beautiful painting with his feet. And also, you're drunk."
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself
Well...How did I get here?
Would you rather die of hunger or thirst?
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Mayor Katz Thanked
For Honoring Reason
John Park
To: "Positive Atheism" <email@example.com>
Subject: Re: Text of Portland's 'Day Of Reason' Proclamation
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2001 4:07 AM
The following was sent today:
Dr. John M Park
June 22, 2001
Mayor Vera Katz
Dear Mayor,
I wish to express my great admiration for your recent proclamation regarding having a Day of Reason on tomorrow's date.
I have always had a great liking for your fine city and nearly chose to retire there but Seattle just won. If I had known that Portland had a Mayor with the courage in these days to publish such a proclamation perhaps I would have chosen Portland.
Again my thanks as one who likes "Reason."
Yours sincerely,
John Park
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Off season doesn't have to mean fewer bookings. Here are some tips for getting guests to come to your holiday rental during the quieter months.
Update your property advert: Many areas change dramatically during the seasons. During the off season why not adjust your advert to sell the delights of autumn and winter. This could include:
Displaying attractive pictures of your property and its surroundings during autumn and winter
Updating your location information to mention any special events that are taking place during the low months
Mentioning popular winter time activities and attractions
However be sure to sell spring and summer once January comes, as this is peak time for holiday makers to book to book for the warmer seasons.
Allow shorter minimum stays: During the peak season travellers take longer holidays so it's normal to set your minimum stay at one week. During the slower months try reducing your minimum stay to attract travellers looking for a short break. Your nightly rate should be roughly 1/5 or 1/6 of your weekly rate. If weekends are more popular, you can charge more.
Allow one month stays: If your property is often empty outside peak season, consider charging a monthly rate equivalent to one peak season week. This should cover your mortgage repayments and means your property won't be sitting empty.
Re-think your target market: Retirees and people with pre-school age children aren't constrained by school calendars or office hours, and often prefer to travel when the weather is milder. If your home is suitable for these groups, make sure your home will appear in the search results by checking the 'Children Welcome' or 'Suitable for the elderly' boxes in the property details section of your advert.
Offer an incentive: More holiday rentals will be available during the off season, so owners often have to be more competitive to attract business. We recommend adding a Special Offer to your property advert. This way the holiday maker will feel like they are getting more for their money if they book with you. You can choose to apply the special offer for weeks that are usually hard to book up.
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Erectile Dysfunction
Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Defined
Impotence, or ED, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. It means that a man has a problem achieving or maintaining an erection. It does not mean that he has a problem with fertility, ejaculation or orgasm.
In the United States, it is estimated that 10 to 30 million men suffer from ED. About one of every 10 adult males has an ongoing or "chronic" problem with ED. And, above the age of 60, about one in every three is no longer able to achieve an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
ED is most often a symptom of an underlying medical disorder, but may also be a result of anxiety or other psychological problems. Some of the common physical or medical conditions are: Diabetes – Hardening of the arteries – High blood pressure – Some prescription medications – Alcohol or drug use – Smoking – Multiple Sclerosis – Parkinson's Disease – and many others.
A Popular Treatment for ED
Vacuum therapy has become one of the most popular solutions to the problem of ED. Physicians have prescribed hundreds of thousands of these systems for patients who prefer a safe and effective alternative to implant surgery or oral medications. The satisfaction rate among patients and their partners is very high. Vacuum therapy is also the most affordable of the major treatments for Erectile Dysfunction and the only prescribed treatment still reimbursed by Medicare.
Even though Medicare and many private insurers no longer pay for prescription medications for ED, they continue to reimburse for Vacuum Therapy Systems. The only noninvasive, FDA approved for marketing treatment for ED that is paid for by Medicare and many private insurers. (read more)
Candidates for Vacuum Therapy
A recent medical study shows men that are not totally satisfied with the use of prescription medication can improve satisfaction of their erection by 60% with use of Vacuum Therapy and medication. Using the Pos-T-Vac Erec-Tech System can make prescription medication more effective.
If you are in one of the following categories then we recommend the Erec-Tech.
- Tried prescription ED medication, but it didn't work
- Advised by your doctor not to use pharmaceuticals
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There is so much more to prepping for a summer family vacation than just packing your bags and dropping the dog at the kennel.
In the midst of planning details like transportation, itineraries, pet care and packing needs, it's important to remember the last stop of your trip: home.
By planning ahead a little bit, you'll keep that vacation feeling alive when you return home, instead of reluctantly returning to "real life".
1. Make a list
Organize your pre-trip countdown with a list and check things off as you go. You don't want to stress out about forgetting something as you lock the front door on your way out. It's an awful feeling and nobody wants to start a vacation like that.
2. Mow the lawn
A quick way for your house to look sloppy is to let the grass grow to ridiculous heights. A day or two before you leave, cut the grass a bit shorter than you usually do. Your lawn will look slightly shaggy when you return in two weeks (or three, you lucky son-of-a-gun), but it won't look like the jungles of Central America, either.
3. Stop newspaper
Call your paper and stop delivery service while you're gone. Any news that lands on your front porch will be old news by the time you get home. You and I both know you won't be reading all of those papers. Stopping delivery will also ensure that you're not wasting paper needlessly. Look at you! You're being green. Some publishers will donate your papers to local reading programs, so keep that in mind, as well.
4. Stop mail delivery
Similarly, stop by the post office or fill out an online form to have your mail held while you're gone. In this modern age, there's no need to rely on your neighbors to collect your mail every day. As nice as they may be, they have enough on their plates without having to work for you.
5. Set timers on your lights
What rooms do you normally spend time in at night? Which lamps do you turn on? On a typical evening, I will eat dinner in the kitchen, spend some time in the living room, and then go upstairs and read a bit before bed. Setting timers in those rooms in sequence, loosely approximating my evening routine, makes my house look lived in, which is a subtly effective crime deterrent.
Coming home to a pitch-black house is no fun, either. This way, you're programming your house to invite you back inside when you return. Inexpensive timers are available at most hardware stores and retail outlets like Target and K-Mart for about $10.
6. Clean the house
It may seem counterproductive to clean your house before you go. You're excited to leave, after all. Cleaning your house before you go does something subtly magical, though. When your vacation is over, you can delay the onset of everyday life by walking through your front door and feeling like it's another destination on your route.
Think about it. When you arrive at a motel, hotel, or rental property, everything is tidy and ready for you. There are no dishes in the sink, the bathrooms are clean, the floors are vacuumed, and the sheets are crisp. Imagine getting that same feeling as you walk into your own home.
If you've been roughing it on your trip, that feeling is multiplied even further after sleeping on the ground or inside a cramped RV, toting a layer of grime around with you.
You don't have to go crazy, but some simple de-cluttering and house cleaning will go a long way. Wash the dishes, put them away in the pantry, put clean sheets on the bed, do a few loads of laundry, and put the clothes away neatly in your bedroom closet.
You'll be glad you did.
Here's to a fantastic summer vacation and a happy return home!


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Cantor: Wall Street Isn't Worried by Debt Ceiling
Fresh from a trip to Wall Street, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R., Va.) said he was buoyed by the message he received from the financial community on the party's handling of the debt ceiling.
He said he was told by traders, business executives and entrepreneurs to hold firm on demanding deep spending cuts in exchange for moving forward with an increase in the nation's statutory borrowing limit.
"I heard verbatim, 'Hold the line on cutting spending. Don't give in,'" Mr. Cantor said at a press conference Tuesday.
He said he detected little concern among Wall Street executives about the prospect of the U.S. not being able to pay its debts if the ceiling isn't raised by the Aug. 2 deadline identified by the Treasury.
That would be a change in tune for some on Wall Street. In late March, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon warned lawmakers against playing chicken with the debt limit. "I would hope it gets resolved," Mr. Dimon said at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event. "If the United States actually defaults on our debt it would be catastrophic… and unpredictable. If anyone wants to push that button… they're crazy."…
Mr. Cantor was on Wall Street Tuesday morning, where he rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange, and then held a round table meeting with executives of a handful of companies that are traded on the NYSE.
Mr. Cantor flat out rejected a call by Sen. Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.) that the debt ceiling should be raised by mid-July to avoid panic by the financial markets about the prospect of a U.S. default.
"I heard so much to the contrary in his hometown on New York City that I just question that," he said.
The No. 2 House Republican wouldn't say how much the GOP leadership is willing to increase the debt limit or the timing of the vote. That, he said, depends on the deal that lawmakers and the Obama administration reach to rein in federal spending.
Mr. Cantor spoke shortly before heading to the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue to attend the second meeting of a group headed by Vice President Joe Biden to attempt to reach such a deal. Asked if that group would find common ground, he said,
"I have no idea. I know that there are plenty of discussions going on."


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Some parents in the Youngstown City School District are upset that Superintendent Connie Hathorn did not involve all factions of the community in the early stages of what is without a doubt one of the most aggressive plans to save the system. The parents should be more upset with the fact that thuggish behavior on the part of students simply feeds the perception that the schools aren't safe.
Indeed, Dr. Hathorn, who took over as superintendent on Jan. 1, has a message for parents and the community at large: Alert us when there's something brewing among groups of kids so the schools can be better prepared with additional security.
One of the main reasons Youngstown is losing students to surrounding districts or charter schools is the perceived lack of safety. Parents who want their children to receive a quality education believe that what occurs in the classroom in terms discipline has a lot to do with the learning process.
Youngstown district's reputation for student misbehavior was unfortunately reaffirmed recently when five Chaney High Schools students, including two 18-year-olds, were charged with rioting after they were involved in two fights in the building, according to police. They received 10-day school suspensions and could be expelled. When teachers, staff and the two police officers who work security inside the school were counted, 15 people were involved in the altercation. That's not what the system needs — just as the superintendent and the school board are trying to sell the reorganization plan not only to district residents, but to parents in the suburbs who may be interested in what has been put in place.
"We've got to do something different," the superintendent told parents during meetings with them to explain what he hopes will be accomplished. "Doing something wrong is better than doing nothing at all."
Academic, fiscal emergencies
Dr. Hathorn is right in that regard, given that Youngstown has had the displeasure of being the only district in the state to be under both, fiscal and academic emergencies.
The fiscal emergency designation, in place since 2006, was recently lifted by Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, but the system is still under the direction of the state with regard to academics. That's because its state proficiency test scores have failed to emerge from the cellar.
The superintendent, with the support of the state-mandated academic distress commission and the school board, has put in place a plan that's so different from what residents are used to that push back is to be expected. But, there is a high probability for success if all the stakeholders do their part. Parents and guardians have the most important role because if students aren't willing to learn, the district won't succeed.
To be sure, with Chaney and East high schools providing different opportunities, there could be the view that one is better than the other. But Hathorn has stressed that both schools will provide quality education, only under different circumstances.
Incidents of student misbehavior, such as what occurred at Chaney, must not be allowed to persist. Discipline must be enforced to the fullest extent of district rules and state law.
These children come mostly from poverty and single parent homes. They are taught little in the way of family moral values at home. I applaud the superintendent for trying to change the school atmosphere to one of education and safety for the kids. It's a noble action. Why these parents object to this is beyond me?
What these children bring into the school system is what they observe and are part of in the home. The parents set the tone for the unacceptable behavior we see in our schools. We then complete this circle when the parents complain that the schools aren't providing the expected education of the children. These parents are angry because they have failed their children and they finally realize that their children will be just as they are.
"perceived lack of safety. "
It's a fact ! The thugs rule the schools . Beatings and robberies are common . Snitches always get punished . The thugs rarely get punished .
Dr. Hathorn should be commended for not involving all the factions of the community because everyone would have some kind of objection to his plan. This school system is sinking fast and drastic measures must be taken.
So the 18 year-olds fighting at Chaney got 10 day school suspensions. They are adults. What about some time behind bars in a real jail? While we're at it, let's get rid of the wrist-slapping juvenile court and hand these juvenile delinquents some real sentences. Maybe some hard jail time will teach these thugs that high school isn't so bad. And if they don't learn keep them in the slammer, because that is where they will eventually end up, anyways.
I recently observed 2 spoiled pre-school children having a temper tantrum in a check-out line because the parent refused to allow the children to have an item they picked from the impulse buying rack. In a rage, one child bit into the item and threw it onto the counter, whereas the clerk had to ring it up and the parent was forced to buy it. After they left, the clerk confided that these children and their mother come in all the time and they are terrors in the store until they leave. They trash the shelves, eat food while shopping around and holler at their parents throughout the store. I can only imagine their lifestyle at home, or worse, what they will grow into when they become school aged and have to face teachers. No wonder we are having so much violence in our schools today.
The culture is rockin the city . . .. To them it's all good . . ..
Eric above email was right. Quit wrist slapping. First fight 10 days, second fight you are out for the year. Is there a law yet where if a kid quits school he is not allowed a drivers license. If he has one already, suspend it. Caught with knives, drugs or guns you are out, zero tolerance. Our society are way too lienant on these thugs


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There exists no middle ground whenever performing a valve job on a racing engine. It must be done right or performance will suffer. Period.
Rebuild an engine, neglect to do the valve job just right, and watch horsepower fall. Eliminate the obvious-a valve adjustment, timing, jetting, and so forth-and chances are the solution to your horsepower problems will be found when you go back to the valve job you failed to do correctly.
At its most basic, a valve job is meant to improve the seal between the valve and the valve seat on the head, ensuring sufficient pressure in the combustion chamber whenever the spark plug fires. So proper valve angles and concentric valve seats are critical to performance.
"Every little thing counts," says Jeff Dorton of Automotive Specialists. "You can't take any quick steps around a good valve job. There's more power around the bottom of the valve seats to the top of the valve seats than just about anywhere else in the engine. It's that critical. If you don't have the valve seat right, the angles are off, or it's not concentric, the valve is not going to seat and it's just not going to make power. Basically, it's not going to be efficient, and you've really got to have that part of it really efficient to make the most power."
Stock Car Racing recently spoke with engine builders Ben Barnes, Darrell Poe, and Jeff Dorton to get their advice on the elements of good valve work.
* Pay proper attention to valve guides before starting a valve job. "The first thing you do when you start to do a valve job is look at the valve guide wear," says Barnes, of Barnes and Reece Racing Engines. "You have to have the proper amount of clearance before you can even do a valve job. Once the valve guide has been serviced and everything is good there, you have to look at the concentricity of the valve seat and make sure that it's as close as possible with the machinery we use."
Watch for signs that indicate the valve guides may need attention before beginning the valve job.
"There are no shortcuts to achieve necessary results on a valve job for racing engines," says Dorton. "Straight valve guides with proper clearance are a must to start with. The big thing is not running guides that are worn out, bell-mouthed, tapered or just loose in clearance. If you have a Serdi machine, but your guide is not right, you're not going to cut a round seat. You've got to have a good valve guide to cut a round seat. That's the biggest thing."
* Be careful with your machine work. When machining heads, take special care not to lower the seat too far and create a lip or change the way the entrance is to the bowl. Lowering the seats can hurt flow, Barnes says. "If you keep grinding the seat lower and lower, it starts to shroud the valve. Putting a bigger valve in a shrouded chamber may shroud the valve even more and lead to loss of power."
"You can do a lot of harm by sinking the seat," says Dorton. "That's a big mistake-cutting them too deep and going and going. Quality equipment for machining seats and grinding valves is necessary. I am sure there are a number of opinions, but we have found the Serdi seat machine and valve grinder work best for us. We are able to efficiently maintain concentricity and surface finish with this equipment.
"Surface finish and concentricity must be held to close tolerances for heat dissipation of the valve and seat. The valve seat angle, as well as the angle or angles below and above the seat, play a critical part in airflow and the performance of the engine. Normally, the valve seat on both intake and exhaust valves is on the outer diameter of the valves, 0.060 and 0.080 wide. A back-cut angle, usually 10-15 degrees less than the seat angle, up to the id of the actual valve seat most always helps airflow and performance."


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Photo Courtesy: Arizona Athletics
April 12, 2011
Senior center Amanda Pierson recently wrapped up her finally season with the Wildcats and playing collegiate basketball. She will wrap up her academic career with graduation in May, 2012. Here are some of her thoughts on her senior year and her Wildcat experience.
What is the most valuable lesson you'll take with you for the future?
Hard work can take you places you never thought possible.
What is your favorite on-the-court moment?
Watching assistant coach Chance Lindley's facial expressions in games or during practice.
What is your favorite off-the-court moment?
Having so many friends and family to support me at the Wichita State game.
What areas have you changed the most from freshman year to senior year?
Every part of my game has improved.
What piece of advice would you give incoming freshman about playing basketball at the collegiate level?
Work hard because it's over before you know it.
What will you miss most about Arizona basketball?
The people and the fans.


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|33 Norman Whitley
Hoping to re-energize promising career and finish in stellar fashion after veering slightly off a course that produced a team-high rushing total during sophomore campaign in 2008 ... Arrival of new coaching staff and different offensive scheme appears to be a promising mixture for an explosive, high-intensity and talented running back ... Also has proven to be a reliable pass catcher out of the tailback slot ... Height and strength allows a thrusting, low, ball-carrying angle ... However, has virtually missed all of the last two spring practice periods because of personal (2009) and injury (2010) reasons, while also overcoming two (2006, 2008) separate off-season shoulder surgeries ... Could contend for a return to the depth chart and significant playing time if health can be maintained ... Opened recent spring camp in satisfactory fashion, but after missing the first scrimmage (April 3) because of a family emergency, suffered a left knee injury April 9 that forced him to the sidelines for the remainder of drills ... His candidness and outgoing personality has allowed him to remain a media favorite.
2009: Entered junior season as ECU's top returning rusher, but only appeared in nine games - most in a special teams role ... Did not experience action in first five games before making season debut at SMU (and following with stints against Rice, Memphis, Virginia Tech, Tulsa, UAB, Southern Miss, Houston and Arkansas) ... Rushed three times for two yards and made a nine-yard reception against Mustangs, but did not touch the ball in the offensive backfield for the remainder of the year ... Served as the Pirates' top kickoff returner in nationally-televised clash against Virginia Tech ... Made four returns and picked up 64 yards, including a long of 20 on first attempt, vs. the Hokies.
2008: Led Pirates in rushing, compiling 698 yards and four touchdowns on 142 carries - an average of nearly 5.0 yards per attempt ... Played in all 14 games and made five starts (Memphis, UCF, Marshall, Southern Miss and UAB) ... Also recorded seven catches for 83 yards out of the backfield, one of which was a 51-yard TD reception at Tulane that also served as his first collegiate score ... In all, averaged 11.9 yards per reception ... Established career-highs in both yards and rushing attempts with a 28-carry, 135-yard performance at UCF which helped the Pirates to a pivotal Conference USA overtime road victory ... Authored two triple-digit rushing efforts, adding a 104-yard performance on 14 carries against Tulsa in the Conference USA Championship Game ... Also turned in a career-long run with a 69-yarder for a TD vs. the Golden Hurricane in the league title matchup, which also served as the second-longest ground gain in C-USA Championship Game history ... Had only 18 carries in first six games (3.0 cpg) but closed year averaging 15.5 attempts per contests in the last eight tilts (124) ... In addition to long TD jaunt at Tulsa, also added ground scores vs. N.C. State (42-yarder), Memphis (12) and UCF (two) ... Scoring rush vs. Knights came with 1:51 to play and sent game into overtime ... Other rushing efforts of note occurred in contests vs. Houston (9-83), UTEP (12-77), Southern Miss (14-71), Marshall (23-68) and Memphis (15-60) ... Averaged a season-best 9.2 yards per carry against Cougars as a reserve ... Contributed a seven-attempt, 31-yard outing vs. Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl ... Top reception yard effort came vs. Tulane (52 on two catches), while top reception total was racked up vs. Marshall (4-31) ... First-ever ground touchdown was 42-yarder at Carter-Finley Stadium vs. Wolfpack.
2007: Redshirt freshman who rushed for 44 yards on six carries in eight games ... Campaign-long rush of 14 yards came in the final regular season game vs. Tulane ... Also experienced action as member of special teams squad ... Made debut in ECU backfield against West Virginia and rushed four times for 29 yards, which included a long of 12 yards in the fourth quarter ... Ran once for one yard against UAB before 14-yard pickup against the Green Wave ... Did not play in games vs. UCF, UTEP, N.C. State, Memphis and Marshall.
2006: Redshirted ... Spent majority of fall rehabilitating from shoulder surgery ... Officially signed with the ECU program in February, 2006.
High School: Captured back-to-back conference MVP honors for a tradition-rich Richmond County program ... Earned four letters and helped guide the Raiders to a combined 52-4 record during prep career which included consecutive conference titles in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 ... Rushed for 2,175 yards and scored 24 touchdowns as a senior ... Established Richmond County single-season records a year earlier as a junior with 2,666 rushing yards (290 carries) and 39 ground scores ... Averaged an impressive 9.2 yards per carry as a junior ... Ran for over 700 yards as a sophomore ... Opened high school career by becoming the first freshman in Raider history to score two playoff touchdowns ... Elected team captain during senior campaign ... Top single-game effort of note was a 377 all-purpose yard performance, which included a 91-yard kickoff return, against Millbrook High School ... Listed as the 11th-best prospect in North Carolina by SuperPrep Magazine ... Selected to play in the prestigious Shrine Bowl and responded with an MVP performance ... Rushed for 132 yards to lead North Carolina to a 28-24 win over South Carolina ... Produced a 40 time of 4.47 ... Coach was ECU Hall-of-Fame member and former Pirate coach Ed Emory (1980-1984).
Personal: Full name is Norman Eugene Whitley ... Born January 2, 1987 ... Earned a bachelor's degree in family community services in December, 2009 and is currently pursuing a second undergraduate degree in hospitality management this fall ... Hobbies include video games ... Has been a multi-year selection to the ECU Athletic Director's Honor Roll.


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Ironically, the BDP10 won't support multi-channel analog audio outputs for users to connect the player directly to speakers – it instead depends on digital. Other connections include an HDMI 1.3a with x.v.Color output, component and RCA video outputs, Ethernet, coaxial, optical audio outputs and conventional two-channel analog audio outputs. A front panel USB port will allow users to view DiVX and JPEG-format media.
There is currently no official release date for the US, but it is expected to follow shortly after the European launch in May. The list price in Germany is €700, which according to Google, converts to roughly $954 – a handsome penny.


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CI : 2011 : Best Employers in Canada : Agenda
The Canadian Institute's 11th Annual Winning HR Practices of the
Best Employers in Canada
Wednesday, April 27 to Thursday, April 28, 2011
Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
8:00 Registration and Coffee Served
8:45 Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair
Jill Birch
9:00 KEYNOTE: Learning from the Best: How Canada's Best Managed Companies Create a High Performance Leadership Culture
Dr. Vince Molinaro Ph.D.
Knightsbridge, a leader in human capital advice and solutions and also one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, conducted a survey in 2010 to better understand the people strategies and practices of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. One of the major findings of "Learning from the 50 Best" was that the most sustainable source of differentiation and competitive advantage came from building a strong leadership culture.
In this presentation Dr. Vince Molinaro will explain:
9:45 CASE STUDY: Linking Corporate Culture with Performance Management: Opportunities for Creating a Strategic Competitive Advantage
Anita Russell
10:30 Networking Refreshment Break
10:45 DECODING Young Employees: How to Attract, Engage and Retain Your Future Workforce
Eric Meerkamper
Based on DECODE's 16 years of experience in understanding young employees, and new findings from its annual "Top Campus Employers" study of Canadian College and University students (over 27,000 respondents in 2010), this presentation will help you understand:
11:30 CASE STUDY: Managing Communications and Employee Expectations with Difficult Messages
Brad Lutz
Even when business is solid and profitable, there are decisions to be made and actions to be taken that are not likely to be perceived positively. Wellington West's growth trajectory has brought wonderful and unique challenges – including some difficult and unpopular decisions. This case study will provide tips and proven methods for delivering difficult news to your organization and proactive communications strategies to manage employee expectations including:
12:15 Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers
1:30 BEST PRACTICES: Empowering a High Performance Organization
Nitin Kawale
2:15 Strategic Communications: Connecting with Employees Across the Organization
Dr. Vince Molinaro Ph.D.
Nitin Kawale
Ave Lethbridge
Bill Pallett
3:15 Networking Refreshment Break
3:30 CASE STUDY: Aligning Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with Corporate Strategy
Kaz Flinn
4:15 INTERACTIVE IMPROV From Millennium to Boomer: Engagement Strategies for a Multi-generational Workforce
Steve Johnston
The Second City Communications group applies the fundamentals of theatre improvisation to the workplace setting to demonstrate how fostering an engaged workplace with truthful, transparent, open and honest communication can create a sense of ensemble and inclusiveness in a multigenerational workforce:
5:15 Chair's Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns
Networking Cocktail Party Sponsored by:
8:00 Coffee Is Served
8:45 Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair
Jill Birch
9:00 KEYNOTE: Breaking the Leadership Mold: An Executive's Guide to Achieving Organizational Excellence
Dr. Rosie Steeves
In this thought-provoking and bold presentation, Dr Steeves will identify ways in which senior executives and managers can respond to the challenges of today and shed the vestiges of days gone by. Not afraid to state the hard truths regarding employee's views of their executives, Dr Steeves will present data that may surprise and shock many a senior leader. She will outline proven strategies that executives can use to learn what employees really think of those at the top. Exploring how this impacts organizational effectiveness, Dr Steeves will show executives how to gain a competitive advantage by developing their own leadership in ways they have not previously done. She will present realistic and proven strategies to help today's leaders manage their host of conflicting priorities and lead in ways that meet the needs of their employees in today's complex and challenging environment.
In this presentation Dr Steeves will outline:
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While Yankee Candles are known for their characteristic and their wide range of scents, there is a less expensive alternative that beats Yankee Candles Hands Down. Learn why Gold Canyon candles might contribute you more for your money.
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One of the best alternatives out there today is the line of Gold Canyon candles that are very similar to Yankee Candles. Gold Canyon Candles can be found sold as fundraisers, as well as by independent dealers on-line. If you are interested in purchasing Gold Canyon Candles, you can determine an independent dealer on-line by searching via Google or Yahoo! Gold Canyon Candles come in similar scents, sizes, and shapes as Yankee Candles. That is where the similarities end.
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Everything that is wrong with a true fan of a baseball team.
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A 30 year old man that still lives with his parents. He constantly nags about how terrible the Baltimore Orioles' front office is.
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By Karen Gordon, health journalist
Is all that hard work you put into your diet getting you nowhere? You're not alone. Many of us keep making the same diet blunders – and this can make you abandon your attempts to lose weight.
We look at some common diet mistakes and how to avoid them.
Crash dietingWhen people want to lose a couple of pounds for a special event or a holiday, many turn to crash diets – such as the cabbage soup or grapefruit diet. It may work in the short term, but it will hinder weight loss in the long term.
Claire MacEvilly, a nutritionist at the MRC Human Nutrition Research Centre in Cambridge, explains: 'Losing weight over the long term burns off fat. Crash dieting or fasting not only removes fat but also lean muscle and tissue.'
So in the long term your metabolic rate will slow down. And when you finish the diet, your body will need fewer calories than it previously did, making weight gain more likely once you stop dieting.
Quick tip: the healthiest way to lose weight is neither crash diets nor bursts of exercise. Your body likes slow changes in terms of food and exercise.
Losing track of what you have eatenIt's easy to forget about the snacks that we eat during the day, so try and be realistic about what you're eating. There's the small slither of cake you ate in the office or the packet of crisps you ate for your afternoon snack. This doesn't mean that you always have to deny yourself treats, but you should learn to limit these foods to small quantities – say, for special occasions.
Quick tip: try keeping a daily diary of everything you eat and drink. You can use a notebook or an online diary. At the end of the week, review what you have eaten – it may surprise you!
Skipping breakfastMissing breakfast is a big mistake when you're trying to lose weight. It's important to start the day by eating a hearty healthy breakfast because it boosts your metabolism. Your metabolism will slow throughout the course of the day, so it's better to eat a greater percentage of your daily intake at the beginning of your day.
Also by skipping breakfast, you will be left hungry for the rest of the day, which will result in you being tempted to snack more and eating a larger lunch than you should have.
Quick tip: breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper.
Not including exerciseWhen you are not exercising, you are relying on your diet alone. By exercising as part of your diet regime, this will allow you to eat more of the things you like and still lose weight. And the more exercise you do, the more calories you will burn - someone who increases the amount they exercise, but maintains the same diet and calorie intake, will almost certainly lose weight.
Quick tip: the key is to find an exercise you enjoy – so try out some dance classes or start cycling to work.
Skipping mealsDon't be tempted to skip any meals to lose weight. While skipping a meal will reduce your calorie intake for that hour, you will be much hungrier later on. And you're more likely to overeat to compensate.
Irregular eating habits also disrupt your body's metabolism, which makes it harder for you to lose weight in the first place. You are also not giving your body the energy it needs to properly function.
Quick tip: plan your three main meals in advance – so you're never in the position to skip one.
Portion distortionUnfortunately a lot of us eat bigger portions than we need, even when we're dieting and eating healthily. When serving up your meals, your hand can be a great way to measure your food intake. Proteins, such as meat or fish, should be the size of your palm. A single serving of carbohydrates should be a handful and vegetables and salads should fit into two closely cupped hands.
Quick tip: eat your food slowly – if you bolt it down, chances are you haven't given your stomach enough time to tell your brain that you're full.
Drinks contain calories tooAlthough it's important to drink plenty of water when you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, don't overlook the calorie content of fizzy drinks. They will add significant calories to your diet without you realising it. Also watch out for fruit juices and certain coffees. A large latte can contain as many as 300 calories, and if you make it a mocha, it could be as many as 600 – or a third of your daily calorie allowance.
Quick tip: have a soda water with a splash of fruit juice – or lime cordial instead.
Weighing yourself too oftenAlthough it can be encouraging to see how much weight you've lost, doing it too much can be frustrating and can make weight loss harder. Weight loss on a successful diet is usually slow and gradual.
Women's weight can fluctuate during their menstrual cycle due to water retention. If you're regularly doing an exercise, such as weight training, you'll be building up lean muscle tissue, which is a must for weight loss. But weighing scales can be misleading because muscle is heavier than fat.
Quick tip: it's important to look long term for your goals – rather than daily. So limit yourself to weekly weigh-ins.
Fat-free doesn't mean low calorie'Low-fat' or 'fat-free' does not always mean low calorie or calorie-free. Extra sugars and thickeners are often added to boost flavour and texture, so calorie content may be only a bit less or the same as standard products. Foods labelled low-fat should contain no more than 3g of fat per 100g.
Quick tip: be careful when you pile your plate with low-fat cake – you may be better off eating a small slice of regular cake. The best way to be sure is to check the sugar, fat and calorie content on the nutritional values label.
Limiting low-fat/fat-free foodsThere's a common myth that cutting out all fat will help you lose weight. But the body needs fat for energy, tissue repair and to transport vitamins A, D, E and K around the body. There's no need to follow a fat-free diet.
Quick tip: so make sure you cut down on saturated fats, such as biscuits and margarine. But keep eating unsaturated fats in moderation. These can be found in things like olive oil and avocados.
Cutting dairy outMany people tend to cut out dairy when dieting. But this could prove to be counterproductive. Recent studies suggest that the body burns more fat when it has enough calcium – and produces more fat when it doesn't have enough calcium.
Quick tip: you can always opt for the low-fat dairy options.
Not snacking at allIt's a mistake to think that you'll lose weight by cutting out all of your snacks – but make sure the snacks that you do eat are healthy ones! People who snack throughout the day keep hunger pangs at bay, increasing energy levels and boosting their metabolism.
Quick tip: make sure you enjoy smart snacks.
• Nuts are packed full of protein and fibre, and are a rich source of vitamins B6, E and folic acid. They are high in calories, so a small handful should be enough to keep hunger pangs at bay.
• Dried apricots, dried and fresh fruits, oatcakes or rye crackers make a great snack because they are all low on the glycaemic index (GI), providing slowly released energy into our bloodstream rather than a quick sugar rush that soon dips, leaving us feeling hungry again.
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Aid Agencies Mobilize Ahead of Gustav
Paulo Prada in Atlanta on preparations aid agencies are making ahead of the storm:
Local and national aid agencies are mobilizing people and supplies to be ready for Hurricane Gustav. The Salvation Army has 100 food trucks and three field kitchens on alert in states along the Gulf Coast. Another 70 trucks from inland states are also on standby. The Red Cross said it is positioning hundreds of trucks in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and setting up relief headquarters in each state.
In addition to local volunteers already in the Gulf Coast states, the Red Cross is mobilizing an additional 3,000 people for post-landfall needs. The agency has pre-packaged meals and other emergency goods in the region, partially because warehouses that were stocked after 2005 at present hold enough supplies to meet more than twice as much the demand for such goods as were needed during Katrina.


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Samsung Wave 723 with Bada launched in the UK by O2
A couple of weeks after landing in Germany, the Samsung Wave 723 has been now introduced in the UK, too.
For the moment, the new Bada-based smartphone is available only via O2, which offers if for free on contract (monthly plans of at least £20 – 100 minutes and unlimited texts included).
The Wave 723's featues include a 3.2 inch WQVGA touchscreen dispaly, TouchWiz UI, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.5mm headset jack, DNSe, FM recording, 5MP autofocus camera, and MicroSD card support (up to 16GB).
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The miracle that most KISS fans have waited on for 15 years came to fruition this month as the legendary band were finally inducted into the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Amid all the turmoil and drama surrounding the long overdue honor, what seemed to be most overlooked is the music. While critics were busy tearing the band down for its massive imagery, they missed the simple and powerful rock and roll KISS gave to its fans. With or without make-up, KISS has built a catalog of enduring rock music that is still played on radio stations across the globe every minute of every day—and fans continue to rock and roll all night and party every day.
In honor of their 40th anniversary these rock and roll giants are celebrating in true KISS fashion. The band plan to make 2014 the biggest and loudest, non-stop rock and roll party of the century. To memorialize their incredible 40-year recording career and their long-overdue induction to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) kicked off the celebration on April 1, 2014 with the first batch of 10 individual KISS remastered albums on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl with 18 more vinyl titles coming through the first half of 2014.
On May 27, fans can look forward to a 2-CD "KISS 40" compilation with one track from every major album release, live selections and an unreleased demo from 1977. And finally, starting this week, the definitive KISS vinyl box set, "Kissteria – The Ultimate Vinyl Road Case", featuring 34 Kiss LPs - including titles never-before issued on vinyl, six exclusive albums to the box set and a plethora of collectibles only available in "Kissteria" will be available exclusively for D2C pre-order at www.kissteria.kissonline.com
Available April 1:
KISS – Alive! (2LP)
KISS – Animalize (LP)
KISS – Destroyer (LP)
KISS – Dressed To Kill (LP)
KISS – Dynasty (LP)
KISS – Hotter Than Hell (LP)
KISS – Lick It Up (LP)
KISS – Revenge (LP)
KISS – Unmasked (LP)
Available May 6:
KISS – Asylum (LP)
KISS – Creatures Of The Night (LP)
KISS – Love Gun (LP)
KISS – MTV Unplugged (2LP)
KISS – Psycho Circus (LP)
Available May 27:
KISS – Alive, The Millennium Concert (2LP)
KISS – Alive III (2LP)
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"It looked like a Valentine-- sort of. But then stinky green smoke started to come out of it. I was the only one left in the classroom, and I was getting scared. Something was coming out of the Valentine to get me!"
Terrified, I dropped my books and backed away from the valentine with the huge ruffled heart on top. I yanked open the door and ran into the empty halls, not caring that I left my books and assignments behind.
"I'm telling you, it was spewing green smoke!" I said to my best friend. She was sitting on a bench. We were eating our lunches after school, since at lunchtime we had run an errand for one of the teachers.
"Please! I'm eating," Gloria said in disgust.
I poked at my own sandwich, in no mood to eat. Then, a light bulb started to burn in my head. "How about I show you?"
"I'll take you to the Valentine to prove I'm right!" I said.
"Wanna bet ten dollars?" Gloria challenged.
"Yeah!" I shot back. "At the end of today I'm ten dollars richer."
Gloria rolled her eyes. "Valentines don't spew green smoke, Julie."
"This one does!" I said with conviction. "And I'll prove it! After we eat, I'll take you to Mrs Campell's room and show you!"
Gloria smirked at me. "I'm done. Let's go."
Dumping our food in the trash, we went through the big double doors inside Springland Middle School. I led her down the hall and opened Mrs. Campell's door. I paused and looked back at her, feeling a small tingle of fear. "Are you sure you want to see it?"
Gloria rolled her eyes again. "Of course. I want my ten dollars!"
I was about to open the door when Gloria grabbed the back of my shirt. "Or maybe you should just pay me ten dollars right now and not make a fool of yourself."
Gritting my teeth, I opened the door and gasped in shock.
The Valentine was gone.
"I don't see it..." Gloria said in a sing-song voice.
"It was here, I know it!" I told her, I knelt down and peered under the desk. "Maybe someone took it."
"Yeah, or maybe it just walked away!" Gloria said, her arms crossed. "There's no Valentine, Julie."
"But......" I looked at the desk again. "Hey! This is Henrick Boreland's desk."
"The classroom bully. This is his desk and the Valentine was sitting on it."
"Maybe it was TO Henrick instead of from him," Gloria said thoughtfully.
I wrinkled my nose. "I don't think so. But either way he has the Valentine right now."
"IF there is a Valentine," Gloria said doubtfully, but she looked interested.
"Come on! We have to figure out what that green smoke is!" I said, running out of the classroom.
"We?!" Gloria yelled as she ran after me.
I slowed down in front of the schoolyard. "Look for clues that might lead us to Henrick."
Gloria scowled at me, but knelt down and began to inspect all the bushes. Then she straightened up. "I feel stupid! Looking in bushes for something, and I don't even know what."
"I know that! But what kind of clues?"
"Like this," I held up a candy bar wrapper.
"A candy wrapper?"
"Everyone knows that Henrick loves this kind of candy!" I said excitedly.
"So? How does a dumb chocolate wrapper help?"
"He might be eating somewhere!" I looked around. "But where?"
"Hmm..." Gloria licked her braces. "Why don't we check Al's bakery first?"
Al's Bakery was just down the street. It smelled of pies and cake, a wonderful delight to my nostrils.
Al stood at the counter, covered in flour. "My pie! My pie is ruined!" He said with a heavy French accent.
Gloria and I exchanged looks.
"Hi, Al," I spoke up.
Al noticed we were there and smiled warmly at us. "Welcome to my bakery! What can I do for you, ladies?"
"Have you seen Henrick?" I asked. "He might have come in here."
"Hen-reek?" Al looked confused.
"He's about this tall," I said, putting my hand a little above my head. "And he has red hair and freckles."
Al's face broke into a grin. "Ah. I know Hen-reek. One of my best customers!"
"Was he in here?" Gloria asked, speaking for the first time.
"Yes yes! But he left a while ago. Was heading to..." Al paused. "What do you kids call it...pezza place!"
"Pizza place?" We repeated in unison.
"Ah, yes!" Al said. "I remember now...pizza place. Would you girls like a eclair?"
But we were already out the door.
"Do you see him?" I asked we entered the pizza place.
Gloria scanned the tables. "There! Right there!"
I twisted around a booth. "I see him! And the Valentine is on the table!"
"No green smoke!" Gloria said triumphantly. "Money please."
"Wait," I walked over to Henrick's table. He was alone. "Can I see that box?"
Henrick's face seemed to flush in embarrassment. "No!"
"Why?" I grabbed the Valentine and tore off the top.
"No!" Henrick yelled and made a grab for the box.
Too late.
Green smoke poured out, I gagged and dropped the box.
Gloria fanned herself with her hand. "Gross!" she shrieked.
I stared down into the box and saw rotten cheese.
Henrick started to laugh. "It's for my best friend. A joke. Get it?!"
"Funny," Gloria mumbled. Then, she pulled out a crisp ten dollar bill. "You win," she said, handing me the money.
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Screencast - Dynamic OSGi services using CDI and GlassFish 3.1
By alexismp on nov. 28, 2010
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Siva posted a great entry on the use of type-safe injection of dynamic OSGi services as few days ago which was followed by a blog on TheAquarium. There is now a short (4-min) screencast for this :
This demo requires a recent promoted build of GlassFish 3.1.
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"Hollywood Exes" star Drea Kelly shocked her fellow cast mates during the season premiere by announcing her engagement to Brian McKee. The pair reportedly met on an airplane and fell in love so fast they couldn't wait to get married. Now after just two months of marriage, Enstarz reported on Monday that Kelly and Mckee are getting a divorce after one of his side chicks calls Drea out on Twitter.
Drea met what she thought was her soul mate on an airplane. Brian McKee is a singer and celebrity barber who happened to be sitting by Kelly on the flight. The two chatted it up and bonded so well that they quickly began a relationship and even quicker, the two got engaged and married.
When announcing her engagement to the other women of "Hollywood Exes," Drea was all smiles. It was pretty obvious that she was smitten by McKee and really thought he was the one. She showed off her engagement ring to the other girls and talked about wedding plans. They all seemed happy for her too, if not a little confused by how fast she was moving with a man she basically had just met.
Now it looks like Drea, whose famous ex-husband is none other than R. Kelly, has learned why many couples wait and get to know each other very well before getting married. It seems that one of McKee's side chicks saw Drea gushing about him on "Hollywood Exes" and felt the need to shake everything up. And by shake everything up, we mean tell her the truth.
Drea Kelly and Brian McKee were married on March 6. Soon after the premier of her show "Hollywood Exes," a woman named Jaylynn Umbleby contacted Drea via Twitter with allegations that her man was hitting up Umbleby for money. In an alleged text message sent to Umbleby, McKee said, "I just got 3000 a month in bills with no job, car pmnt, student loans etc cell." The woman told Kelly that her hubby was hitting up women for money in an impressive Twitter exchange where the women banded together and McKee ended up in the doghouse.
Rather than lash out at Umbleby, Drea Kelly instead thanked her for outing her hustler hubby. She did reprimand the woman for taking it to Twitter and said instead she should have received an email or direct message. In any case, the two women were able to take their conversation offline and in the end it was McKee who got busted. Drea thanked her new gal pal for giving her the dirt and immediately set out to divorce Brian McKee, who obviously wasn't everything she thought he was.


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Armed home invasion rattles Lynchburg neighborhood
Published: January 29, 2009
An armed home robbery disturbed a usually peaceful city neighborhood Tuesday night, bringing police to the area and shaking up residents.
According to a news release from the Lynchburg Police Department, the incident happened at about 9:15 p.m., in the 200 block of Reno Drive, in the Old Graves Mill Road area.
One of two residents in the home answered the door and was met by two men, one armed with an assault-type rifle, according to the release, and wearing a mask. The other suspect was unarmed, police said.
Police said that another suspect who was not armed but participated in the robbery has been identified, although police are not yet releasing that suspects name.
Cindy Barber, a nearby neighbor, said Wednesday that she was watching an action movie with her husband when she heard the shots.
I heard one shot, which I kind of dismissed as a cracking branch or something, she said, referring to the ice that had accumulated on the trees.
Shortly after, like about 10 seconds, I heard two more shots, she said. Bam, bam! And that sounded like gunfire.
No one was injured during the robbery, police said.
The victims said the intruders left the scene in what appeared to be a white Dodge Intrepid, according to police.
Barber, who has lived at her house for about 10 years, said neighbors hope the robbery was an isolated incident.
Im surprised that this has happened, and I dont know what we can really do about it, Barber said.
She described the neighborhood as quiet. She said neighbors have talked about the crime and are hoping to keep a better watch on the neighborhood, to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Just the fact that were all speaking with each other and communicating is important, and is reassuring, she said.
Barber said though the neighbors are taking the incident seriously, she isnt planning to do things much differently than she has for the past 10 years.
I think because its just the one incident, she said, Im not going to put my house up for sale or anything.
Anyone with information on the incident should call the Lynchburg Police Department at 455-6054 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.
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What is better than a kale shopping spree? Ok, I am pretty sure there are a lot of other things better than kale on sale, but last week I got a little crazy and wild and bought six bunches of kale during Whole Foods National Kale Day celebration. $1 a bunch for organic kale! I just could not resist. Then I got home, and like all shopping sprees, I stared at my purchases and realized I might have went overboard. So much kale. What to do?
I started to make a list. Stir fried kale with garlic and ginger with a splash of soy sauce and sake. Miso soup with kale and enoki. Beef and kale with oyster sauce. Potato, tomato, and kale curry. The list went on. One of the great things about kale is that it is a sturdy leafy vegetable. It is perfect in stir fry dishes and in soups and stews. Different varieties of kale will taste slightly different, but most varieties have a great earthy taste. Plus, and this might be the best part, they last at least a week in the fridge when stored properly. Just keep it loosely in a bag and unwashed until ready to use.
The choices with what to do with kale seem endless, so be prepare to see a few kale recipe posts in the upcoming weeks! First up is Kale, Seaweed, and Shiitake Fried Rice. The earthy taste of kale, combined with the slight saltiness and sea taste of seaweed, makes this dish a perfect side for seafood or meat entrees. Serve it along with poached chicken, kalbi (Korean BBQ ribs), or even with a sunny side up egg on top. Of course it is great on its own too!
Kale, Seaweed, and Shiitake Fried Rice
3 cups overnight cooked jasmine rice, 1½ cups uncooked jasmine rice makes 3 cups
2 cups chopped curly kale, about 3 big leaves
8 dried shiitake mushroom, rehydrated in water and sliced
2 tblsp fueru wakame, dried seaweed flakes
1 tblsp aonori ko, seaweed flakes
1 scallion, chop
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp soy sauce
FOR THE RICE. Overnight cooked rice is preferred for making fried rice. The grains are firmer, the moisture is less, and this makes the rice easier to stir fry. If you don't have overnight cooked rice, you can use fresh cooked rice. Once the rice is cooked, spread the rice evenly on a flat surface (a large flat bowl or a cookie sheet) to cool. Let the rice cool for at least an hour. The longer it cools, the better and easier it is to stir fry.
FOR THE SHIITAKE MUSHROOM. The easiest way to rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms is to soak them in water overnight. You can also rehydrate them the day you need it. In a saucepan bring 3 cups of water to boil. Turn the flame off and add the dried shiitake mushrooms. Cover the saucepan with a lid. The shiitakes will rehydrate in about an hour. After the mushrooms are rehydrated (overnight or the day of), rinse them, squeeze the excess water out, and pat dry. They are now ready to be slice.
In a small bowl, add 2 tblsp of fueru wakame (dried seaweed flakes) and fill the bowl halfway with cold water. To clean the seaweed, use your fingers and rub the dried seaweed flakes together for 10 seconds. Drain all the water out. The seaweed flakes do not need to be fully rehydrated, so do not worry if some of the flakes are still dried. Set the bowl of seaweed aside.
Heat 1 tsp of oil in a wok or large skillet. When the oil is hot, add the sliced mushrooms. Stir fry the mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes until they start to brown a little. Turn the flame half way down and add 2 tsp of soy sauce and a pinch of table salt. Continue stir frying the mushrooms for one more minute and set aside.
In the same wok or large skillet, heat 1 tsp of oil. When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and chopped kale. Add ¼ tsp of table salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Stir fry the kale for about one to two minutes until it starts to wilt.
Add 2 tsp of oil and the cooked rice. Stir fry to combine the rice and kale. Add ¼ tsp of white pepper and ½ tsp of salt. Continue to stir fry the rice until the rice is warmed thoroughly. If your rice starts to stick to your wok or skillet, add ½ tsp of oil.
Add the cooked shiitake mushrooms, chopped scallion, and the bowl of seaweed (fueru wakame). Stir fry for one more minute until all the ingredients are combined.
Turn the flame off. Add in the aonori ko (seaweed flakes). Combine everything together. Serve immediately.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Northern Illinois University men's golf team closed its regular season tied for 12th place with Miami (Ohio) in the Boilermaker Invitational on Sunday at the Kampen Course. Freshman Jake Curwin (Faribault, Minn./Shattuck St. Mary's) led the Huskies with a 54-hole total of 220, tied for 16th, his best finish as a Huskie. "We just couldn't get the team going today," said NIU head coach Tom Porten. "Jake (Curwin) got off to a fast start and Liam (White), after his early double (bogey), came right back and really played strong in the middle. But as a team we never got four guys going. We hung around for a while; we just didn't finish the round."We couldn't advance and catch some of the teams in front of us but I was really glad to see both Jake and Liam play a complete tournament. Liam had a chance today to get inside the top-10 until his last three holes and Jake had a real good bounce-back after a couple of tough tournament in Seattle and Iowa."Iowa posted a final round of 14-under par to claim the team title with a total of 865, one stroke better than Illinois. Iowa's Steven Ihm collected individual medalist honors with a three-round total of 209, including a final round eight-under 64. Junior Liam White (Waukegan, Ill./Carmel Catholic/Indian Hills CC) carded the round of the day for NIU, firing a one-over 73 to finish with a tied for 22nd with a 54-hole total of 221. Starting on the 15th hole, White carded a double bogey on No. 17, but played the front nine in three-under 33 and birdied the 10th hole to move to two-under par. White dropped three strokes in his final three holes to finish with a 73. Curwin opened with two birdies in his first three holes and was even-par through 11 before carding a pair of bogies in his last five holes. Curwin's round of 74 helped his record his first career top-20 finish. "We had two players in the top quarter of the field which is a good sign," said Porten. "For Jake it was his best tournament as a freshman and with conference championships coming up in 10 days that is a really good sign. Liam has been close a few times and it was great to see him keep his confidence up all the way through the tournament. "There are some real positives for us; we are doing some things better than we have all spring. I think we still have our best tournament ahead of us and we have a chance to fine tune some things. All in all, I feel really good about the direction we are going, improving each tournament, and that bodes well for the MAC Championship."NIU will return to action on Friday, May 2, when it travels to Carmel, Ind., for the Mid-American Conference Championship at Prairie View Golf Club. The three-day championship will continue through Sunday, May 4. Team Standings1. Iowa, +1, 300-291-274 -- 8652. Illinois, +2, 291-290-285 -- 8663. UCLA, +7, 297-291-283 -- 8714. Louisville, +11, 295-291-289 -- 8755. Ohio State, +15, 304-291-284 -- 8796. Northwestern, +19, 296-296-291 -- 8837. Purdue, +24, 298-299-291 -- 8888. Kent State, +25, 298-300-291 -- 889T9. Michigan State, +31, 301-295-299 -- 895T9. Indiana, +31, 301-295-299 -- 89511. Wichita State, +33, 299-294-304 -- 897T12. Miami (Ohio), +40, 305-296-303 -- 904T12. NIU, +40, 305-296-303 -- 90414. Toledo, +45, 304-306-299 -- 90915. Drake, +54, 314-297-307 -- 918Huskie Individual StandingsT16. Jake Curwin, +4, 76-70-74 -- 220T22. Liam White, +5, 72-76-73 -- 221T68. Raphael Denais, +16, 80-72-80 -- 232T68. Pierrick Fillon, +16, 78-78-76 -- 232T79. Caulen Coe, +26, 79-83-80 -- 242


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Biography - Marcello
- Marcello grew up in the country that created Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
At the age of 6 years old Marcello started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Alvaro Barreto (Carlos and Helio Gracie's student) at the Corpo Quatro Academy in Copacabana Rio De Janeiro/ Brazil. But at that age, Marcello was just a small kid that used to train on and off and he didn't know how BJJ would change his life.
At the age of 16, Marcello started to take BJJ very serious in his life.
Many years ago, some of Carlson Gracie's best students in Brazil were Sergio Souza "Bolao", Ricardo De La Riva and Ricardo Juca. These were among many BJJ Masters that he had the opportunity to train with and helped his game. Marcello likes to speak about these 3 old masters.
Sergio Souza helped Marcello's game for about 1 year. Sergio Souza is best known in Brazil for his "butterfly" guard.
De La Riva is best known for his "De La Riva Hook" and Ricardo Juca is best known in Brazil for his fighting strategies for back attacks and mount attacks. Juca also published in the very first BJJ book in Brazil.
For many years Marcello was considered De La Riva's protege at his academy in Rio De Janeiro/Brazil. De La Riva showed Marcello all the secret details of his De La Riva Guard game. Juca showed Marcello all his fighting strategies while focusing on teaching Marcello the way he should think during a match.
Marcello helped De La Riva give lessons at his school for many years, until achieving his Black Belt.
In 1998 Marcello opened his first school in Nova Friburgo in Rio De Janeiro/Brazil where he has turned regular students into State, National and World Champions.
"Marcello always says that he was in the right place at the right time. He learned BJJ from the right sources, before it was regarded worldwide as a premier fighting art. Since 2003 Marcello has resided in Indianapolis/IN in the U.S. where he is continuing to fulfill his dream of spreading his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He hopes to continue fulfilling his dream until the day he dies.
And hopes that even after he's gone, his knowledge will continue to spread."
While in Brazil, Marcello attained many accomplishments:
He is the author of the first No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu book called "Secret Positions." Gracie Magazine launched Secret Positions on how to teach BJJ positions without a Gi. The Gracie magazine sold the Secret Positions No Gi Book (at the Gracie Shop) in Brazil for approximately five years from 1998-2003. Marcello was the first peson ever to show the Anaconda choke in a printed publication. 1
He took part in a documentary about De La Riva's life and his created guard position known as the "De La Riva Hook". In the documentary, Marcello was demostrating some positions with De La Riva himself. In the video, Marcello was featured along side many great masters such as Rickson Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ze Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante and Rodrigo Nogueira (Minotauro), telling about De La Riva's life. That documentary is still currently sold in Japan.
Marcello won the first and only Carlson Gracie Competition Team "Tournament" in the lightweight division in Brazil. The tournament was organized by Ricardo Liborio to honor Carlson Gracie in 1997. Marcello won his final match against his friend Ari Galo (current Carlson Gracie coach at Carlson's academy in Rio De Janeiro/ Brazil since 2001).
He is graduate of the "Rio De Janeiro State Jiu-Jitsu Federation", which is a federation in Brazil that sets and maintains the standards of Jiu Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.
Registered as a Physical Education Professor from "Conselho Regional de Educacao Fisica - CREF-010016P/RJ-Brazil.
Achieved his Black Belt under Marster Ricardo De La Riva in April 1999.
Marcello is best know as an instructor that has turned regular students into State, National and World champions.
Currently, Marcello lives in Indianapolis/IN in the US and he is determined to spread his style of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu worldwide. His most recent accomplishments include his Online BJJ Training Facility and his step by step, White to Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Curriculum for students and instructors.
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