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Oracle Accelerate Solution - Retail and Distribution. Solution available in China, please choose Simplified Chinese to view the solution profile.
Axline is a major Oracle Distributor & Implementer in Greater China. With offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Axline provides a full range of Oracle and supporting solutions and services: (1) Oracle JD Edwards (2) Oracle E-Business Suite (3) Hyperion (4) Primavera (5) Business Intelligence (6) DSI dcLINK Mobile & Data Collection solutions (7) AxGIS Graphical Floorplan Solution, fully integrated with JDE & EBS (8) AxPOS Retail Solution, fully integrated with JDE & EBS.
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Axline is a major Oracle Distributor & Implementer in China, with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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"Paradise: A Trilogy of Hope" features three inspiring stories that will touch your heart. It is produced by Gawad Kalinga is a movement to eleminate extreme poverty first in the Philipines, then in third world countries, and then globally by caring for the poorest of the poor. Gawad Kalinga was launched in 2001 to care for Filipino survivors of natural disasters. Now, GK actively works in poverty-stricken areas to improve quality of life by providing decent homes and resources for the poor to become self-sufficient. The evening includes a plated Filipino cuisine dinner.
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A 100 Mile walk from Macon, GA to Atlanta, GA with a message from a famous Pastor. This walk was done by John Mahoney and His Miniature Schnauzer Daisy.
Career background as: a Published Author, a Retail Solution Executive, Enterprise Software Executive, Channel Sales Developer, Software Designer, Advertising Professional, all with a Senior Executive Level Merchandising Background and Customer Service Teacher. President of multiple International Software Companies and Consultant to Wall Street about Retail & Hospitality Solution Companies. The perfect breeding ground for the self-glorification team. The we have it all wrong team! ACTS 22:1-5 However, I asked Jesus to join me for a cup of coffee and a conversation about where my life was going. Now, a rookie Christian and in training for the rest of his life with Christ. All those skill sets listed above and worldly business experiences are devoted to GOD's GLORY. "Just go, show and share with others what GOD has done in your life"! John, you're a living testimony to the truth of Matthew 6:25 By Barbara P John, You are amazing & so insightful, warm and funny.
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Thanks John,
I follow your stories as best I can. It's hard to tell whether you're living on the street or in a castle somewhere :-)
Either way... it's interesting reading!
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johnmmahoney says
Very nice John--it's quite a story!!!
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johnmmahoney says Barbara Parker • What a story John!
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johnmmahoney says
I just finished reading of your 100 mile journey and frankly surprised to see that I am the first to comment. I have followed your trials over the past several months and been amazed at what God is doing through them. This blog however, met me at a point where I needed to hear the encouragement of your story not because I am in a particular spot of difficulty or loss but because I at times have the feeling that I have to make things happen in my walk with the Lord. I lead a small group with another brother and as we end our 18 months in the Book of John, we are looking to lead our group of men into a season of discipleship. We desire to give our men urge to pick up their crosses and follow Jesus. But in our humanity it is an exercise in frustration to us. Your story solidified in me as I just finished it what we concluded this morning after our group adjourned. It is the Holy Spirit who will dead us in making disciples, all I and my co-leader must do is start walking. Just like you and Daisy, we need to start walking and watch God is going to do!
Thank you for being willing and for sharing your story. Glad to hear a job is in your future but sad that we might be missing the richness of the stories you have been telling while in the valley.
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Aginor (AGH-ih-nohr), formerly known as Ishar Morrad Chuain, was one of the thirteen Forsaken who was trapped at Shayol Ghul due to the Dragon's sealing. Aginor was foremost in the creation of artificial constructs and created the Shadowspawn.
Appearance Edit
Aginor had a strong face and was as tall as Rand al'Thor.
Aginor was sealed very close to the surface and as a result time altered his features quite significantly. The skin of his face was like crazed parchment drawn tight over a skull, then pulled tighter still. Wispy tufts of brittle hair stood at odd places on his scabrous scalp. His ears were withered bits like scraps of ancient leather; his eyes sunken, peering out of his head as if from the ends of tunnels. [1]
Strength and abilitiesEdit
Among the Forsaken he was 'second in strength only to Ishamael' and claimed to have matched Lews Therin in the Hall of the Servants. However, he appeared to be somewhat subservient to Demandred and admitted to being terrified of Ishamael.
In "The Wheel of Time Companion" his level of strength in the One Power is described as ++2, making him one of the most powerful channelers ever, but still below Rahvin, Moridin, and Rand al'Thor.
Amongst the Forsaken, he is not held in very high regard despite his great strength, and appears to be a rather poor combatant. He seems to have virtually no talents or abilities beyond his ability to create Shadowspawn. In fact, Demandred, who holds him in contempt, once mused to himself that, were it not for Aginor's genetic expertise, he would never have been selected to be a member of the Forsaken. Unfortunately for him, the equipment which allowed him to create his constructs no longer exists, so his worth to the Shadow has plummeted in the Third Age. Despite that, he was still resurrected by the Dark One after his first death.
History Edit
Before turning to the Shadow, Ishar Morrad Chuain was a famous biologist. However, his desire for further experiments and discovery earned him a ban from genetic experimentation by the Hall of Servants. Acquiring more freedom to experiment under the Shadow, he created the Shadowspawn during the War of Power, but was never directly involved with military operations. It is believed that somewhere between 35 and 50 million people died in the experiments resulting in the Shadowspawn, at a rate of almost 10,000 per day from start to finish in the War of Power.
Activities Edit
Aginor and Balthamel were sealed near the surface of the Bore, and as such aged immensely by the time of their release. During his sleep of three thousand years, Aginor experienced endless nightmares. He and Balthamel were the first to be released.
After his release, Aginor attempted to control all of the One Power from the Eye of the World; but he drained too much of it in a single time, so it was too much for him to control and Aginor was burned to ashes.
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- For other uses of Osan'gar, see Osan'gar (disambiguation).
The Dark One recovered Aginor's soul and gave him a new body and name, Osan'gar. Osan'gar assumed the alias of "Corlan Dashiva" who was an Asha'man from the Black Hills.
Appearance Edit
Corlan Dashiva looked like a farmer from the Borderlands and appeared to be going insane due to the taint on saidin. He was very arrogant and very condescending towards Aes Sedai of this Age. He looked very plain and was in his middle years and had lank untrimmed hair.
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Illian and the Seanchan Edit
When he and Aran'gar (Balthamel) were first resurrected, they were placed under the leadership of Shaidar Haran. Despite infiltrating Rand's Asha'man, Osan'gar still met with the remaining Forsaken and resented the fact the he had to play the part of Dashiva.
After the Battle of Dumai's Wells Dashiva was an Asha'man, chosen by Rand to be one of his bodyguards after being kidnapped by the White Tower Aes Sedai under Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan. He stood guard over Rand when he was meeting with some of the Aiel clan chiefs and when Cadsuane Melaidhrin arrived and insulted Rand.
He was one of Rand's bodyguards when he met with the Sea Folk and made the Bargain. Surprisingly Dashiva seemed concerned when Rand was near death due to being stabbed with the Shadar Logoth dagger, perhaps because the Forsaken had at that point been instructed that Rand was not to be killed. He brought in Damer Flinn to Heal Rand. It was Dashiva's idea for Flinn to start exploring his ability in Healing. He Traveled to Illian with Rand in order to confuse Sammael and try to bring him back to the city of Illian so Rand could finally defeat him.
He went with Rand when Rand tried to deal with the Illian rebels loyal to Lord Brend. He rode with Rand when Rand's forces attacked the invading Seanchan just outside Illian. He tried to warn Rand about saidin not behaving properly around Ebou Dar. On arrival back to Cairhien he accompanied Rand to a meeting with Cadsuane. He used several weaves Rand had never seen before to try to intimidate Cadsuane. Dashiva and several other rogue Asha'man, who turned out to be Darkfriends, attempted to kill Rand and flee, and Rand then followed to try to kill the would-be assassins.
Death Edit
Last seen during the Battle near Shadar Logoth, it is hinted that Osan'gar had been Aginor. Osan'gar tried to use balefire on Rand unseen but he was spotted and attacked by Elza Penfell, a Black Ajah sister who assumed she was killing Dashiva. Osan'gar's body was not seen and the attack not specified as balefire, so it could have been possible for the Dark One to again resurrect his soul into another new body, but he chose not to exercise this option. One of Egwene al'Vere's visions suggests that he does not return.
Etymology Edit
Aginor's name may be derived from Agenor of Greek mythology (the father of Europa and the founder of the city of Thebes).


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…who and where the &$*!# my wife is!
…what my deceased relatives are up to at this very moment.
…what is stored in the other 90% of my brain.
…how best to promote Quoty. (Sorry, shameless plug!)
…what new legislation we'll see with Democrats in the House.]]>
I wonder if I'll ever find what I want to do with my life (career-wise)
I wonder whether I'll have to wait till the Milleneum for marriage]]>
…why are apartments so close together
…how do you know when you've run out of invisible ink
…why did we lose our first child
…why am I an elders quorum president…again]]>
why so many people are conflicted about blogging
why they cancelled Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
what the scriptures would be like if God cared about philosophy
if Seth will know why I say to him: "quinze"
how I will die
how electrons know to obey all the crazy laws of quantum mechanics]]>
Do you ever wonder…
…how many of the strangers all around you were people you knew really well in the pre-existence?
Yes. I strongly felt that a couple missionary companions and some investigators had been friends in the pre-mortal existence.
…what the state of Christianity would be today if we had as much knowledge of the first apostles as we do of Joseph Smith and the early LDS leaders?
I've only indirectly or tangentially wondered that. Things like "What if we had more of the early Apostles' writings?"
…if God has a sense of humor? (He does.)
Yes, and I agree.
…if Christ were to walk into a chapel on Sunday, where he'd go first? (It's the nursery.)
Don't you think he'd come in during sacrament meeting first if that is the first meeting?
…where all those people on the freeway are going?
…how much you are missing out on by not paying attention?
…if there are angels singing along?
I think of them more often as cringing as we sing. I've often felt the presence of angels in sacrament meeting. (They stand in back or sit up upon the ledges that often run the length of the sides of chapel proper.)
What do you wonder about?
I need to get over this one, but I often ponder on how things would have turned out had I been more obedient to the promptings from the Holy Ghost. Most of the big mistakes in my life that had major negative life-altering consequences were from ignoring the Spirit.]]>


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The Ocean has its silent caves,
Deep, quiet, and alone;
Though there be fury on the waves, . . .
The Ocean has its silent caves,
Deep, quiet, and alone;
Though there be fury on the waves, . . .
We are the music-makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams,
Wandering by lone sea-breakers . . .
Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few paternal acres bound,
Content to breathe his native air, . . .
Often rebuked, yet always back returning
To those first feelings that were born with me,
And leaving busy chase of wealth and learning . . .
Oh could I raise the darken'd veil,
Which hides my future life from me,
Could unborn ages slowly sail, . . .
Oh, Hope! thou soother sweet of human woes!
How shall I lure thee to my haunts forlorn!
For me wilt thou renew the withered rose, . . .
Ay, tear her tattered ensign down!
Long has it waved on high,
And many an eye has danced to see . . .
See how the orient dew,
Shed from the bosom of the morn
Into the blowing roses, . . .
O what a strange parcel of creatures are we,
Scarce ever to quarrel, or even agree;
We all are alone, though at home altogether, . . .
When infant Reason first exerts her sway,
And new-formed thoughts their earliest charms display;
Then let the growing race employ your care . . .


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A watch is a classic style statement for men everywhere. And a true mark of a gentleman is the watch on his wrist--as punctuality is a sought after quality for nearly all gentlemen. A formal watch is supposed to be seen as an elegant extension of your wardrobe--a Rolex should come to mind. Wear it to job interviews, work events, or black tie occasions. Your formal watch doesn't have to cost more than your kidney, however. When picking out a formal watch, avoid gaudy and obnoxious pieces--you're not a rapper..unless you are; then I guess go for it. I always prefer a leather strap with a silver face. But there are those who prefer the gold or silver bracelet style band as well. The formal watch isn't supposed to stand out, but when it is noticed, it shouldn't be quickly forgotten.The mechanics of a great formal watch is what makes it special--it is a machine built around precision and sleek design, like a finely tuned German sports car.
A younger interpretation of the formal watch is the Tag Heuer-- functional enough for office, almost evening wear but also functional enough for underwater (up to 200 metres). Gold, silver, stainless steel band combinations-- mother of pearl, white face, gold face, and diamond studded faces. These watches are targeted at younger guys who aren't apt to be buying 10,000+ dollar watches.
A sport watch should be used for exactly that--outdoor activity, or anything that requires more vigorous movement (get a nice sport watch and feel like a navy seal or James Bond in a scuba suit). Sport watches should have a comfortable band and are well made to handle whatever you can throw at them. I got my sport watch when I was giving surf lessons and spending a lot of time at the beach. These watches are perfect for an important golf game, anything underwater, or even hitting the slopes. If you meet a girl who loves the outdoors, throw on your sport watch when you take her on a hike; it says you're no stranger to adventure. Click HERE to see how combining an expensive, formal face with a casual band can make an ideal sport watch.
Last but not least, the casual watch. This would be considered your "every day watch", if you wore it that often (doubtful). A casual watch should be much more colorful and eye-catching than the other two types of watches in your arsenal. The constant changing out of bands to keep it fresh and in line with whatever you're feeling that day is what makes this watch so appealing. A casual watch can be paired with bracelets or worn alone; it should be seen as another accessory to jazz up an outfit for a date or a night out. Timex makes some great casual watches with bands you can trade out--look for them online, at your favorite shop, or even at J. Crew. These watches are ideal for a day in the office or a night on the town.
- A formal watch should be sleek and elegant, and you can't go wrong with a leather strap over gold or silver.
- Do some laps at the club with your sport watch.
- Your casual watch should mirror your personality--and there are plenty of band options to choose from.
- A watch is timeless..yeah.
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I have two questions. I am writing two monte carlo models that randomly propagate a square area and a cubic volume with mono sized hard disks and hard spheres. In the model the only criteria is that the disks or spheres can not overlap, but they can touch (however, they are not required to touch each other). This scenario is not close packed and technically it is not loosely packed either since there is no requirement that the disks and spheres touch; however, I do not know the name for this situation. Does anyone know the technical name for this scenario and also if there is any literature describing the packing fractions calculated for this scenario? I am coming up with 52.46% with a standard deviation of 4.32% for disks and 33.82% with a standard deviation of 3.19 for spheres. This is substantially below loose packed, so I know it must be a different scenario and someone else has to have made this same calculation before.
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New plans are submitted to the Airports Commission for proposed expansions at both Heathrow and Gatwick.
12:44, UK, Tuesday 13 May 2014
Heathrow and Gatwick airports have revealed updated expansion plans as they vie for the right to build a new runway for London.
While Heathrow said it would boost compensation to £550m for those affected by its proposed third runway, Gatwick said its scheme would create more than 100,000 jobs and help keep fares low.
An alternative Heathrow option has also been submitted - by a former Concorde pilot - and known as Heathrow hub.
The Airports Commission had set a deadline of May 14 for the proposals to be submitted but a decision is not expected until next year, after the General Election.
Heathrow said it would pay 25% above market prices for 750 homes that would need to be demolished for a third runway, and improve noise insulation for others affected.
Its project is estimated at £15.6bn and would need £1.2bn of taxpayers' money, but would create 100,000 jobs.
A third runway would require a 2,000ft tunnel on the M25 orbital motorway, along with its widening to seven lanes in each direction between junctions 14 and 15.
The airport west of London saw its previous plan rejected in 2010, and has since suggested the imposition of a congestion charge for passenger drop-offs.
Gatwick gave a value of its expansion at £7.8bn and said it was more viable to build at its location, which is south of the capital.
It calculated that a new runway could be in service five years before a Heathrow alternative, would be cheaper, and see 120,000 jobs created.
Gatwick said the noise impact on the area would only affect 14,000 residents.
Meanwhile, Heathrow Hub said it had submitted its alternative scheme to the commission.
Its proposal is for no third runway to the north of Heathrow, but instead an extension west of the existing northernmost runway - taking it to 3.5 miles long.
It said the plan would possibly see an end to night quota flights and construction of a rail hub connected to the national network that would be able to handle 30 trains an hour.
It said the plan would provide up to £45bn to the UK economy, help create 19,000 jobs and see a new M25 junction built to ease traffic loads.
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DETROIT, (March 14, 2013) – Today, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) unveiled a star-studded lineup for its 2013-14 Paradise Jazz Series – a compilation of six one-night-only appearances hand-picked by the legendary jazz musician and composer Terence Blanchard. Five-time Grammy Award-winning Blanchard joined the DSO as the Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Chair beginning with the 2012-13 season of the Paradise Jazz Series, sponsored by MGM Grand Detroit.
"As the DSO's Jazz Chair, I am absolutely thrilled about the 13.14 Paradise Jazz Series and look forward to sharing the Orchestra Hall stage with such an amazing array of incredible musicians over the course of the upcoming season," said Blanchard.
Blanchard is the only jazz chair in the history of the series that has committed to making special guest appearances throughout the season. His first appearance will be February 6, 2014, when he teams up with Peter Erskine, Sean Jones and Christian McBride for the Midwest premiere of "Miles Davis & Gil Evans: Still Ahead," presenting music from Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, and Sketches of Spain.
Subscriptions to the 2013-14 Paradise Jazz Series are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (313) 576-5111 or visiting dso.org. Single tickets will go on sale August 2013. Subscriptions start at $90.
The season is scheduled as follows:
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Friday, October 11, 2013 at 8 p.m.
One of the most respected and influential musicians of his generation, Tony Award nominee, and the eldest son in the "first family of jazz." Branford Marsalis makes his long-awaited return to the Orchestra Hall stage along with his top-notch quartet that features pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis, and electrifying young drummer Justin Faulkner. Prepare to witness an astounding performance from one of the most innovative and forward‐thinking jazz ensembles around today!
Patti Austin's Swinging Christmas: A Tribute to Ella and Duke
Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 4 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with Grammy Award winning vocalist Patti Austin as she pays homage to jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. "She can lovingly evoke Ella's signature up-and-down octave leaps, hearty swoops and playful scats," declares The Kansas City Star. All your enduring Ellington favorites, holiday hits, and more! Austin will be joined by pianist Michael Ricchiuti, bassist Richard Hammond and drummer Steve Hass. It don't mean a thing if you ain't there to swing!
Miles Davis & Gil Evans: Still Ahead
Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Presenting music from Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, and Sketches of Spain
Orchestra directed by Vince Mendoza, featuring Terence Blanchard, Peter Erskine, Sean Jones and Christian McBride
The collaboration between arranger/composer Gil Evans and Miles Davis delivered a powerhouse of iconic recordings that are now staples of jazz — Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, and Sketches of Spain. Be there for the recreation of the landmark original Gil Evans arrangements in the Midwest premiere of "Still Ahead." Conductor Vince Mendoza leads an all-star orchestra featuring trumpet soloists Terence Blanchard and Sean Jones, top musicians from New York and Los Angeles and select members from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. This program has received universal acclaim at the Hollywood Bowl, Monterey Jazz Festival and the James Moody Jazz Festival.
Terence Blanchard and Friends featuring Ravi Coltrane and Lionel Loueke
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 p.m.
A member of a jazz legacy that has shaped the contours of modern jazz today, New Orleans native Terence Blanchard has established himself as one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score masters of his generation. With more than 31 CDs to his credit, over 50 film scores, and the Jazz Opera "Champion", Blanchard is a five-time Grammy Award winner and the recipient of a Golden Globe nod.
Blanchard is no stranger to the Orchestra Hall stage – in his second year as the DSO's Jazz Chair, he returns with his quintet plus special guests and Blue Note label mates saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and Benin-born guitar virtuoso Lionel Loueke featuring music from his new CD "Magnetic."
McCoy Tyner Quartet featuring Terence Blanchard
Friday, April 4, 2014 at 8 p.m.
NEA Jazz Master and celebrated pianist McCoy Tyner, who now carries the torch as the only surviving member of the legendary John Coltrane Quartet, is "still playing fierce, uncompromising, and delightful music," exclaims JazzTimes magazine critic. His sophisticated chords and explosively percussive left hand have become one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music. He is the "real McCoy," and not to be missed!
DSO Jazz Chair Terence Blanchard will be featured alongside Tyner's Quartet on this special evening to perform music from Tyner's Grammy winning album "Illuminations."
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band
Friday, May 2, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Best known for his ability to blend the rhythms of his Puerto Rican heritage with the jazz influences Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner, nine-time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palimieri is one of the most exciting and renowned Latin pianists and bandleaders of his time. With an extraordinary musical career that spans over half a century, he continues to push the boundaries with his unique approach and legendary style.
About Terence Blanchard
Terence Blanchard has established himself as one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score masters of his generation, a member of a jazz legacy that has shaped the contours of modern jazz today. With more than 31 CDs to his credit, Blanchard is a five-time Grammy Award winner and has received multiple Grammy nominations as well as a Golden Globe nod.
Blanchard recently completed work on Lucasfilm's, Red Tails starring Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding, Jr., Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard and Emmy Award winner Bryan Lee Cranston. In addition to composing the music for the Broadway remake of A Streetcar Named Desire, he has also been commissioned by the Opera St. Louis for a project that will premiere in 2013.
As a film composer, Blanchard has more than 50 scores to his credit and received a Golden Globe nomination for Spike Lee's 25th Hour. Blanchard's music was also recently featured in Spike Lee/HBO's If God is Willing and Da' Creek Don't Rise, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster and the sequel to the critically-acclaimed 2006 film, When The Levees Broke. The film shows the current state of Blanchard's native New Orleans five years after Hurricane Katrina, and follows the lives of several individuals and their families in the aftermath of one of the worst disasters to occur in U.S. history. Blanchard won a Grammy for his 2007 CD "A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina)," which included tracks from Levees.
Blanchard has served as artistic director at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and currently serves as Artistic Director of the Henry Mancini Institute at the University of Miami Frost School of Music.


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Where are all the liberals who jump on the Gov for paying legal fees? Will they rip into Erpenbach with equal enthusiasm? I doubt it.Hide replies
You must be joking. Erpenbach is only protecting the rights of his constituents by not releasing their names to a radical right-wing propaganda group. Not even close to the righties' practice of withholding public documents from Wisconsin taxpayers.
@chuckiehackson20 – An Open Records Request requires that the government entity served with it complies with the law. The law states that all records are to be released to the requestor – ALL records in the ORIGINAL format. The MI filed the appropriate paperwork, Erpenbach did not fully comply. I really don't like the law, personally, because I do believe that we (as civilians) should be protected from exposure – but that means that the law needs to be changed. Our representatives need to follow the current laws –it no more complicated than that. If Erpenbach were smart, he would release the records the way he is instructed to by law, and then turn around and use this as an example to reform a pretty ridiculous law. However, the monies he is passing off on us are being swallowed up because the legal precedents, not to mention the laws themselves, will be upheld in the end.
@izz – this "us versus them" garbage has to stop – seriously. There is no conspiracy here. The MI is following the laws, filed the appropriate paperwork, and Sen. Erpenbach is not complying with established law. It is really that cut and dry. This is also a two-way street – Democrats, and their activist groups, have the same rights to the same information. Also, this has nothing to do with Walker – this has everything to do with the MI filing a legal request and a sitting political official trying to use the legal system to block a perfectly legal request…and sending us the bill.
Andrew, if it were so cut and dried that all the contact info for citizens who contact officials can be released in an open records request, why hasn't the judge already ruled on it immediately? The fact that experts have been brought in to do research and the rights of a citizen vs a political figure show that this is not established case law, by any means.
@Izz: Don't blame the senator! Blame the conservative think tank that brought the lawsuit against the senator. These emails were started because of a bill passed unlike scooter's wrongdoings.
Izzatso: You are right; I won't jump on Erpenbach. If Erpenbach merely blocked the name of the constituents, I actually applaud him. Too many people were harassed for signing the recall petition when that was posted online. If the content of the emails wasn't altered, why does the MacIver institute need to know which constituents sent them? Public employees - or anyone, for that matter - should not be afraid to contact a legislator for fear of backlash/harassment/intimidation by an employer, etc. I would respond differently if he were using tax $ to protect himself, but that doesn't seem to be the case.Hide replies
Because they want to find out if, like Tom Barrett's wife, public employees were lobbying on government time. While it really doesn't matter, because teachers who emailed union propaganda while on work time, like Tom Barrett's wife, were never punished for violating the rules.
@enpad – no disrespect intended, honestly, but anything passing through government mail-servers is public domain. A recall petition is a legal document filed in the public domain – the people that signed it should have had no expectation of privacy because that is the law. Any document like this can be obtained by any citizen seeking it…technology and a few brains just applied technology to an already existing premise. Erpenbach is breaking the law by not complying – I don't like the fact that I can't do 100 mph through my neighborhood if I want to, but it's just the law. Even if Eerpenbach has good intentions, he is still in violation of the law, unfortunately.
What a joke..the leftards here have been all excited about republican legal bills related to the legislature, now see same type defending the.socialiist from MadisonHide replies
Erpenbach has no problem releasing his own correspondence- unlike the Republicans. He is simply trying to preserve the privacy of the people who wrote to him by not turning their contact info over to the MacIvor Institute so they can be harassed- the way people who signed the recall petitions were.
I support senator Erpenbach in this effort.
@Witness2011 – the people that signed the recall petition were signing a PUBLIC document; just because they were ignorant of the law does not mean that their civil rights to privacy were violated. When you sign a document to recall a sitting politician, you are going on PUBLIC record, showing your dissatisfaction with that politician – if people signed it and were not aware of the law, that doesn't mean that the law does not apply. As far as the Erpenbach situation here is concerned, it is the same legal scenario…and if his constituents were not aware of the law it doesn't make them immune to it. When I write my representatives I have no expectations of privacy, because I know the law – what would protect their identities would be a 'reasonable expectation' of privacy. I don't know why people seem to think that emails to government officials are private and protected – they're not.
No Andrew, it is unprecedented to take emails sent by constituents to public officials and put their contact information into the public domain. Even when a citizen sends an email which has content that calls attention to it, the name of the person is not released and neither is the email address. Erpenbach is trying to preserve the expectation of privacy for all citizens. If he loses, you'd better expect that this will set a precedent that will come back to bite republican-leaning citizens, too. Anyone who writes about all the guns s/he owns, or who names a public official negatively could presumably have that information released to the public, along with his/her contact info which might invite some kind of retaliation. I don't think you want to go there.
The difference between this and the republican legal bills is that this was not brought on by a bill. MacIver is suing because they want to go on a witchhunt for names, plain and simple. Erpenbach redacted the names as he always does, he did not treat them any differently. The republican legal bills have been brought about by their own actions. And our Attorney General DOES has NOT been acting on behalf of all, as is his job, he has been acting only on the cases he wants to take...mostly those of interest to the Governor and the Republicans.Hide replies
Would this be the same AJ that has been conducting his own little John Doe "witch-hunt" for years now? The fact that Erpenbach has been redacting the names of his constituents in open records requests, and others have respectfully been looking the other way, does not mean that he is not in violation of the law. The point of the investigation by the MI is to determine if public employees were breaking the law – I seem to remember a few Republican public employees that have gotten into trouble for doing the same thing. ANYTHING you put in writing, especially e-mail, to a political entity is not protected – if it sits on the government mail-servers, it is in PUBLIC domain. The MI hasn't ever done anything in the past that would give Erpenbach any grounds for not complying with the law – all it does is make him look like he is hiding something…and he is billing the taxpayers on top of it. Mr. Erpenbach, just comply with the law please?
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Not just Vos or Fitzgerald, you mean?
Walker has STILL NOT let me repeat NOT been cleared of wrongdoing. He is hiring CRIMINAL attorneys. All Erpenbach did was protect his constituents. At the very BEST, Walker sat around clueless while people he HIRED committed criminal acts ALL AROUND HIM. Stop defending him, Walkerites. You sound like mindless zombies.Hide replies
"Walker did this" and "Walker did that…" Walker isn't even mentioned in this article…not to mention he hasn't been charged with anything. Why can people just let it go? Every stinking article has at least one wing-nut who has to bring him up. He is the GOVERNOR – deal with it, please?
Ah, it never fails to amaze me! Those poor souls suffering from Walker Derangement Syndrome simply can't get past the reality that the Guv is the Guv and nothing they can do is going to change that. Like poor Charlie Brown, they have had the football jerked out from under them every time they got their hopes up over the going-nowhere John Doe investigation.
Walker is cynically covering up his own criminal activities, but Erpenbach is selflessly defending the rights of his constituents. Gotcha.
MacIver Institute = partisan, ideologically-driven witchhunters. Democrats and Voces de la Frontera = non-partisan stewards of democracy. Got it.Hide replies
public business vs private citizens' identity- Fgas.
When all the squabbling is over, Erppenbach will have to release all the documents. I don't recall any of the posters having any problem with the law suits trying to get the Republicans to release all the documents in the re-districting kerfluffle!Hide replies
Exactly, pow.
It amazing how when a democrats screws taxpayers out of $60,000 it's fine he's doing it in the name of the people..... GET THIS STRAIGHT....Erpanbach TOOK 60,000 dollars for his private use. The state Department of justice should have handled this case, he decided to hire someone else. When he went with someone else it comes out of his own pocket. HE IS A THIEF AND HE OWES THE STATE $60,000.Hide replies
They could just split the reimbursement that should be due the State between the two scumbags, Miller and Erpenbach.
Van Hollen wouldn't defend Erpenbach- that's why he went to a different firm. Read the article.
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Mandatory Flu Shots: NJ Goes Insane!
Parents concerned about possible vaccine dangers and government intrusion are trying to block New Jersey from becoming the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers.This is unreal in my opinion, un-American and outlandish. What right does the government have to intrude on this parental decision? The answer is, ZERO RIGHT! Dr. Fuhrman once said this about mandatory HPV vaccines and it certainly applies here, look:
The Public Health Council on Monday is set to consider whether New Jersey should require flu shots as well as three additional vaccines. If approved, New Jersey would become the first state to require annual flu shots for children attending licensed preschool or day care centers.
State health department officials also want to require a pneumococcal vaccine for preschoolers, a booster shot to fight whooping cough for sixth-graders, and meningitis shots for school children as young as 11.
This is not about arguing about the effectiveness or value of vaccines, just whether we should mandate medical care and take another freedom away from Americans. We no longer have the freedom to take or not take medications. Sounds like the Taliban to me.I know, I use that quote a lot, but come on, Dr. Fuhrman's on the money! This is essentially the opposite of freedom and it's doubly stupid when you realize that flu shots aren't the wonder drugs that pharmaceutical companies market them to be. More from Dr. Fuhrman:
Three antiviral drugs, amantadine (Symmetrel), rimantadine (Flumadine), and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) are available in the US for influenza. These medications are only partially effective and not effective at all unless they are started within the first two days of symptoms. All are prescription drugs and have serious potential risks. Besides the more common side effects of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and insomnia, rare but serious adverse reactions have been reported including depression, suicide, and a potentially fatal reaction called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, which involves a high fever muscle rigidity and mental status changes. I cannot recommend the general use of these medications given their poor benefit-to-risk ratio. However these medications would be appropriate in the event of an outbreak in a nursing home or hospital where immunologically weakened, high risk people are in close contact with one another.These New Jersey officials should get a clue! Hopefully commonsense prevails, but I doubt it, after all, we are talking about government. Now, here's a great NEW quote from Dr. Fuhrman on all this insanity. Enjoy:
Another drawback to Tamiflu and the others is that it takes time to diagnose the flu and by the time one gets to a doctor for an accurate diagnosis, you have passed the window in which the medications are effective. Hundreds of thousands of doses of Tamiflu will be prescribed and in more than 90 percent of instances, it will be used after the period when it has any potential to help. People will be increasing their risk of medication-caused side effect, without any potential benefit.
All medical interventions have a benefit-to-risk ratio. One has to weigh the potential risks with the supposed benefits. Often the long-term risks of medications are not clearly delineated and the supposed benefits are exaggerated by doctors and pharmaceutical companies (because after all, medicine is still a business to make money).
Flu vaccines have benefits and risks too. If you read about the flu vaccine in the information supplied by the manufacturer you will learn it contains formaldehyde and 25 micrograms of thimersol (mercury) per dose, used as a preservative. The injection of even this small amount of mercury repeatedly year after year from multiple vaccines can cause neurotoxicity (brain damage). The American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Public Health Service have issued a joint statement calling for the removal of mercury from vaccines. Chronic low dose mercury exposures may cause subtle neurological abnormalities that rear their head later in life.
Considering all the vaccines that children get already, adding the flu to the mix and giving it each year, is something I am not ready to recommend in healthy children, fed a nutritionally sound diet. That does not mean I would not recommend it to an elderly person or one with a reason for compromised immune function.
The flu vaccine itself has not been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential and animal reproductive studies have not been performed. Adverse reactions to the vaccine including arthralgias (muscle aches) lymphadenopathy (swelling of lymph nodes) itching, angiopathy, vasculitis, and other events reflective of toxicity. Allergic reaction, hives, anaphylaxis, neurological disorders such as neuritis, encephalitis, optic neuritis, and demylenating disorders (such as MS) have also been temporally associated with influenza vaccine.
It seems that lawmakers do not understand that freedom should include freedom from forced medications for ourselves and our children. The fact that we grant religions the right to do anything, but if not under a religious umbrella, those with strong science-based, philosophical-based or strong-personal belief get no such rights, I think this is unconscionable.Oh no he didn't!
Especially when we are talking about vaccines with their known dangerous side-effects and potential unknown negative effects down the road. Here in New Jersey, home of the drug industry, we have no rights for personal medical savings accounts, no rights to purchase catastrophic health insurance, and no rights to refuse mandatory vaccinations. The drug companies hold the politicians in their financial pockets. People are led to believe in drugs and the exaggerated benefits of medical care and they do; the new religion in America—In Drugs We Trust.


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A lot of things have happened since I have last posted.
I have been working full time/all the time at my not so new job. I love it. I did not have to drive in the snow once this year to go to work! It really was one of the best things that has happened to me in a long time. I am grateful to work for a caring company that not only cares about the people who work for them, but for the people that we work for. Even if we are for profit, it is a huge change from what I am used to working with/for. I have started my second Masters degree. I am now going for Special Education Moderate to Severe disability as well!
A has been potty trained for a long time now. Although we have the occasional "I was too busy to leave the park" or "I am having too much fun outside" accidents.....but we are doing great! :) We still put her in a pull up at bed, and have only had one night where she was not completely dry.
I am in two weddings this year....with Meaghan's happening on Memorial Day and Heather's this coming September. I am so happy that I get to be a part of their special days...and all the days leading to it!
I am also going to be an Aunt again. Dave's sister after struggling with losses, etc. She is due in June with a baby boy! We just had the shower this past weekend and so many people said how nice it was. My MIL really did a great job with everything...and was happy to have me...a bit of a frantic type A person to make sure everything went smoothly.
I have the other blog that I am also writing in as well, and much more frequently, so let me know if anyone still reads this and wants to read something/someplace that I post more! :)
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I've been whipping up a lot of baking lately (yes this means next #FoodieFriday is going to be something other than baking), but I have to admit, the team LOVES when fresh bread, brownies, cookies or a cake fills the air with a sweet aroma and gets served up on a Friday afternoon. That could very well be the perfect way to end a busy week!
This week I made 'Goofy Cake' and 'Healthy Choco-Hemp Sauce'. The choco-hemp sauce was literally three ingredients (Manitoba Harvest hemp oil, organic maple syrup and carob powder). SO easy. It taste quite hemp so I would recommend if you want it to taste more maple vs. hempy then instead of a 1:1 ratio do 1/2 cup hemp oil to 1 1/2 cup maple syrup. Here is the recipe.
The cake was a relatively easy recipe to follow (don't forget the vinegar – apparently this is an important ingredient even though it's only 1 tbsp). I was going to omit it from the list but my team members insisted on having it in there (I'm not much of a cake baker so I took their word for it). This cake is quite dense but of course, delicious. Here are the ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of Manitoba Harvest hemp oil
- 1 1/2 cup organic flour (you could substitute this for whole wheat or almond flour instead for a gluten free option)
- 1 cup brown sugar (or organic cane sugar)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 cup boiling hot water
For directions and the rest of the recipe on our website, click here. There wasn't even any leftovers to take home for samples (except for this delicious sauce that I could easily take home and dip into fresh fruit)……hmmm…there's an idea! Until next Friday…..


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August 12, 2014 | Vol. 95, No. 189
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AN EARLY morning explosion and fire at 426 Minnesota Ave. in Ontonagon destroyed an unoccupied house. On the left are twisted remains of a camper which was next to the two-story structure. Police have not released the name of the renter of the home. No one was harmed. The incident remains under investigation.
ONTONAGON - The cause of an early Monday morning fire and explosion in Ontonagon remains under investigation, according to the Ontonagon County Sheriff's Department and Michigan State Police.
A fire marshal was on the scene of the fire, reported at 1:23 a.m. Monday. It demolished a two-story building at 426 Minnesota Ave.
According to neighbors, two young men saw flames in the house as they drove by and broke in the door and yelled to see if anyone was inside. Shortly after that, neighbors said they heard the first of several loud booms or explosions. Police said the multiple explosions were not gas-related.
At first firefighters did not know if the structure was occupied, but deputies later learned the resident of the home, who was leasing the unit, had traveled to Louisiana with his dog on Saturday from Marquette.
A sheriff's department spokesperson said all nearby residences were evacuated.
A neighbor said one of the oxygen tanks in the house exploded and flew several hundred feet.
Officials sifted through the rubble to determine if anything else could have caused the three booms that many in the neighborhood reported hearing.
The ruins are cordoned off and state police remained at the scene Monday evening.
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What are Veins
In the circulatory system, veins (from the Latin vena) are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart; exceptions are the pulmonary and umbilical veins, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart. Veins differ from arteries in structure and function; for example, arteries are more muscular than veins, veins are often closer to the skin and contain valves to help keep blood flowing toward the heart, while arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Cross section of a vein showing a valve that prevents backflow
In general, veins function to return deoxygenated blood to the heart, and are essentially tubes that collapse when their lumens are not filled with blood. The thick outermost layer of a vein is made of connective tissue, called tunica adventitia or tunica externa. Deeper are bands of smooth muscle called tunica media, which are, in general, thin, as veins do not function primarily in a contractile manner. The interior is lined with endothelial cells called tunica intima. The precise location of veins is much more variable from person to person than that of arteries.[1] Veins often display a lot of anatomical variation compared with arteries within a species and between species.
Notable veins and vein systems
The great saphenous vein is the most important superficial vein of the lower limb. First described by the Persian physician Avicenna, this vein derives its name from the word safina, meaning "hidden". This vein is "hidden" in its own fascial compartment in the thigh and exits the fascia only near the knee. Incompetence of this vein is an important cause of varicose veins of lower limbs.
The pulmonary veins carry relatively oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The superior and inferior venae cavae carry relatively deoxygenated blood from the upper and lower systemic circulations, respectively.
A portal venous system is a series of veins or venules that directly connect two capillary beds. Examples of such systems include the hepatic portal vein and hypophyseal portal system
The Thebesian veins within the myocardium of the heart are valveless veins that drain directly into the chambers of the heart. The coronary veins all empty into the coronary sinus which empties into the right atrium.
The Dural sinuses within the dura mater surrounding the brain receive blood from the brain and also are a point of entry of cerebrospinal fluid from arachnoid villi absorption. Blood eventually enters the internal jugular vein.
Vein color is determined in large part by the color of venous blood, which is usually dark red (and not blue as is commonly believed) as a result of its low oxygen content. Veins appear blue because the subcutaneous fat absorbs low-frequency light, permitting only the highly energetic blue wavelengths to penetrate through to the dark vein and reflect back to the viewer. A recent study found the color of blood vessels is determined by the following factors: the scattering and absorption characteristics of skin at different wavelengths, the oxygenation state of blood, which affects its absorption properties, the diameter and the depth of the vessels, and the visual perception process.[2]
Veins serve to return blood from organs to the heart. Veins are also called "capacitance vessels" because most of the blood volume (60%) is contained within veins. In systemic circulation oxygenated blood is pumped by the left ventricle through the arteries to the muscles and organs of the body, where its nutrients and gases are exchanged at capillaries, the blood then enter venules, then veins filled with cellular waste and carbon dioxide. The de-oxygenated blood is taken by veins to the right atrium of the heart, which transfers the blood to the right ventricle, where it is then pumped through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs. In pulmonary circulation the pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium, which empties into the left ventricle, completing the cycle of blood circulation.
The return of blood to the heart is assisted by the action of the skeletal-muscle pump, and by the thoracic pump action of breathing during respiration. Standing or sitting for a prolonged period of time can cause low venous return from venous pooling (vascular) shock. Fainting can occur but usually baroreceptors within the aortic sinuses initiate a baroreflex such angiotensin II and norepinephrine stimulates vasoconstriction and heart rate increases to return blood flow. Neurogenic and hypovolaemic shock can also cause fainting. In these cases, the smooth muscles surrounding the veins become slack and the veins fill with the majority of the blood in the body, keeping blood away from the brain and causing unconsciousness. Jet pilots wear pressurized suits to help maintain their venous return and blood pressure.
The arteries are perceived as carrying oxygenated blood to the tissues, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. This is true of the systemic circulation, by far the larger of the two circuits of blood in the body, which transports oxygen from the heart to the tissues of the body. However, in pulmonary circulation, the arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, and veins return blood from the lungs to the heart. The difference between veins and arteries is their direction of flow (out of the heart by arteries, returning to the heart for veins), not their oxygen content. In addition, deoxygenated blood that is carried from the tissues back to the heart for reoxygenation in systemic circulation still carries some oxygen, though it is considerably less than that carried by the systemic arteries or pulmonary veins.
Although most veins take blood back to the heart, there is an exception. Portal veins carry blood between capillary beds. For example, the hepatic portal vein takes blood from the capillary beds in the digestive tract and transports it to the capillary beds in the liver. The blood is then drained in the gastrointestinal tract and spleen, where it is taken up by the hepatic veins, and blood is taken back into the heart. Since this is an important function in mammals, damage to the hepatic portal vein can be dangerous. Blood clotting in the hepatic portal vein can cause portal hypertension, which results in a decrease of blood fluid to the liver.Also transports proteins and other materials throughout the body.
Veins are classified in a number of ways, including superficial vs. deep, pulmonary vs. systemic, and large vs. small.
1. Superficial veins
Superficial veins are those whose course is close to the surface of the body, and have no corresponding arteries.
2. Deep veins
Deep veins are deeper in the body and have corresponding arteries.
3. Communicating veins
Communicating veins (or perforator veins) are veins that directly connect superficial veins to deep veins.
4. Pulmonary veins
The pulmonary veins are a set of veins that deliver oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
5. Systemic veins
Systemic veins drain the tissues of the body and deliver deoxygenated blood to the heart.
Clinical significance
Venous valves prevent reverse blood flow.
Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of venous origin. Diagnostic techniques used include the history and physical examination, venous imaging techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The American Medical Association has added phlebology to their list of self-designated practice specialties. A medical specialist in Phlebology is termed a Phlebologist. A related image is called a phlebography
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TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona State University track and field is set for its second home track meet of the season, the ASU Invite, on Friday and Saturday at Sun Angel Stadium.
Joining the Sun Devils this weekend in Tempe are Adams State, Arizona, Illinois (Women), Iowa, Nebraska, Manhattan, South Dakota State, Utah (Women).
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MEET INFO-ASU Invitational
The Sun Devils, ranked at No. 22 on the men's side and No. 21 on the women's side, will face a field of ranked teams this weekend, as Arizona's men and women's teams are ranked at No. 16 and No. 9, respectively, and Nebraska's men's team is ranked at No. 11.
A season ago, the Sun Devils picked up wins in 10 events, including Shelby Houlihan's run in the 800m, while former Sun Devil Chelsea Cassulo set a school record in the hammer throw.
Arizona State Invite (All Times PT)
Friday, March 28
1:00 PM Hammer
Ryan Leslie, Kyle Lillie, Kyle Long
Jessika Byrd, Ginger Jarchow, Ashley Weber
5:00 PM Javelin
Ryan Leslie
Kaitlyn Brace, Kelley Cahill, Alex Hartig
Saturday, March 29, 2014
9:00 AM Discus
Thomas Anderson, Nathan Estes, Kyle Long, Michael Ohakwe
Alex Hartig, Ginger Jarchow, Anna Jelmin
11:00 AM Pole Vault
Heather Arseneau, Andrea Kemmerrer, Linda Kuenzi, Amber Pasternak, Shaylah Simpson, Kelli Gibson
Dylan Austin, Tanner Greeley, Derick Hinch, Dillon Groener, Chris Manuele
11:00 AM Long Jump
Jasmine Gibbs, Alycia Herring
Jordan Benesh, Josh Dixon, Bryan McBride
11:00 AM High Jump
Edmond Baker, Bryan McBride
12:15 PM Shot Put
Nathan Estes, Kyle Lillie, Kyle Long, Michael Ohakwe, Thomas Anderson
Alex Hartig, Ashley Weber
1:00 PM Triple Jump
Jordan Bensh, Josh Dixon
Kira Moreland
RUNNING EVENTS (Men followed by Women)
11:05 AM 100m Hurdles Women (2 Heats)
Micha Auzenne
11:15 AM 110m High Hurdles Men (2 Heats)
Cameron Taylor
11:35 AM Men's 1,500m (1 Heat – Section 1)
Kevin Rayes, Garrett Seawell, Ryan Herson, Tommy Williams, Noah Kenyawani, Bernie Montoya
11:43 AM Women's 1,500m (1 Heat – Section 1)
Macy Bricks, Shaina Corbin, Chelsey Totten
11:52 AM Men's 4x100m Relay (1 Heat)
Tatum Benard-Taylor, Will Henry, Devan Spann, Ryan Milus, Keith Cleveland, Daveon Collins
11:57 AM Women's 4 x 100m Relay (1 Heat)
Asiah Gooden, Brianna Tate, Alycia Herring, LaTroya Franklin, Sara McDonald
12:05 PM Men's 3000m Steeplechase (1 Heat)
CJ Albertson
12:35 PM Women's 400m Dash (2 Heats)
Asiah Gooden, LaTroya Franklin
12:43 PM Men's 100m Dash (3 Heats)
Ryan Milus, Tatum Benard-Taylor, Keith Cleveland, Marcus Setoki
12:55 PM Women's 100m Dash (3 Heats)
Brianna Tate, Jasmine Gibbs, Sara McDonald, Alycia Herring
1:07 PM Men's 800m Run (2 Heats)
Jesus Rivera, Michael Julian, Blake Elliott, Kyle Elliott, Trevor Landry
1:17 PM Women's 800m Run (2 Heats – Section 1 & 2)
Shelby Houlihan, Payton Schutte, Kala Stone, Mia Townsend
1:30 PM Men's 400m Hurdles (2 Heats)
Cody Moore
1:40 PM Women's 400m Hurdles (2 Heat)
Sarah Geren, Kiera Bulluck
1:53 PM Men's 200m Dash (3 Heats)
Ryan Milus, Marcus Setoki, Keith Cleveland, Devan Spann, Will Henry
2:05 PM Women's 200m Dash (3 Heats)
Brianna Tate, Jasmine Gibbs, Sara McDonald, Micha Auzenne, Asiah Gooden, Alycia Herring, LaTroya Franklin
2:41 PM Men's 4x400m Relay (1 Heat)
ASU 'A': Keith Cleveland, Devan Spann, Daveon Collins, Will Henry
ASU 'B': Cody Moore, Cameron Taylor, Blake Elliott, Kyle Elliott
2:48 PM Women's 4x400m Relay (2 Heats)
ASU 'A': Sara McDonald, LaTroya Franklin, Sarah Geren, Brianna Tate, Asiah Gooden, Kiera Bulluck
ASU 'B': Kala Stone, Shelby Houlihan, Payton Schutte, Mia Townsend
The Sun Devils opened the 2014 outdoor season at home, hosting the Baldy Castillo Invitational last week.
Cameron Taylor jumped into the record book in the 110m hurdles with his winning time of 14.04, which sits at No. 8 all-time.
ASU went 1-2-3-4 in the 100m dash, led by Devan Spann's 10.37. Keith Cleveland came in second at 10.61, Will Henry in third at 10.77, and Marcus Setoki in fourth at 10.79.
Spann and Cleveland also went 1-2 in the 200m dash, at 21.08 and 21.22, respectively, while Setoki took third at 21.68.
Ashley Weber won the shot put with her final throw of the day coming in at 14.39m (47-2.50).
Bryan McBride made his 2014 debut with a win in the high jump as he cleared 2.14m (7-0.25), also used his second of two long jump attempts to take third at 7.38m (24-2.50).
The Sun Devils used a strong anchor leg from Keith Cleveland in the 4x100m relay to win at 40.08. Trae Armstrong led off, passing to Will Henry, who passed to Devan Spann.
In the women's hammer, Jessika Byrd finished second with a best toss of 61.10m (200-05), while Ashley Weber placed seventh at 55.36m (181-07), and Ginger Jarchow took 10th at 49.73m (163-02).
The top-48 athletes in the west region will qualify for the NCAA Championship Preliminaries, May 29-31, in Fayetteville, Ark.
The men's team has 31 marks and two relays ranked in the top-50 in the west, while the women's team has 23 marks and both its relays ranked. See page 8-9 in the notes PDF for a complete rundown.
UTSFCCCA Rankings
The Sun Devils returned to the USTFCCCA computer rankings with the release of this week's preseason poll. The ASU men sit at No. 22 while the women's team is at No. 21.
ASU track and field saw five new entrants to the outdoor records books after the first weekend of competition.
Alex Hartig's javelin personal best of 45.74m moved her up from No. 5 to No. 3, behind the 2008 marks from Jacquelyn Johnson's 2008 at 48.58m and Addison McGrath's at 46.77m.
In the women's hammer, Jessika Byrd jumped into the books with her toss of 61.10m, good for No. 5 all-time, while Ashley Weber's throw of 55.46m is good for No. 10 overall.
On the men's side, Cameron Taylor's 110m hurdles time of 14.04 sits in a tie at No. 8 with Fair Hooker's 13.8y time from 1968.
Ryan Leslie's hammer throw of 58.20m enters the record books at No. 10 all-time.
As the season begins, there are 22 Sun Devils on the roster that were teammates before they came to Arizona State, up 17 from a season ago. CJ Albertson, Cody Brazeal, and Macy Bricks prepped at Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif. (also the Alma mater of ASU great Kyle Alcorn), while Ginger Jarchow and Ryan Leslie went to high school at Centennial in Peoria, Ariz. Ryan Norton and Bernie Montoya ran together at Cibola HS in Yuma, Ariz., while six Sun Devils boast ties to Desert Vista High School in Phoenix (Heather Arsenau, Edmond Baker, Natalie Krafft, Sarah Lynde, Jenna Mack, and Shayla Simpson). Twins Blake and Kyle Elliott continue to run together at ASU after competing at Dobson High School, while Jack Balder and Miranda Kewley are recent graduates of Great Oak High School in Temecula, Calif., and Amber Pasternak and Ryan Milus competed at Hamilton HS (Chandler, Ariz.) at the same time. The Sun Devils have a trio of graduates from Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Alexander Harris, Bryan McBride, and Marcus Setoki.
Head Coach Greg Kraft is entering his 18th year as the leader of the Sun Devil program, a tenure that has brought Arizona State back to the top of the standings in both the NCAA and Pac-12 events. Since his hiring, the program has continued to evolve into one of the more well rounded in the nation with strength on the track, in the field, and in cross country. Kraft and his staff have worked diligently to reach their goals of championships and success in education. His program has annually produced some of the top individuals in the nation with 26 of the program's 59 individual and relay national titles won since 2004, while both his teams and individual student-athletes have garnered national academic acclaim. Prior to his arrival, the program boasted one NCAA Championship (Men's Outdoor Track & Field, 1977) and one Pac-12 Championship (Men's Outdoor Track & Field, 1981). In the last seven years, his Sun Devils have captured four national crowns (2007 Women's Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, 2008 Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field) and added three Pac-12 Championships (Women's Outdoor Track & Field, 2006-08). Kraft's teams have finished in the Top 10 of the NCAA Track & Field Championships on 22 occasions in 16 years while the program had done so just 14 times prior to his arrival in Tempe.
As he begins his 18th year at Arizona State, Greg Kraft's tenure ranks as the second-longest in Sun Devil track & field history and the third-longest active streak among all current ASU head coaches. The only coach that has led the track & field program longer than Kraft is legendary coach Senon 'Baldy' Castillo, who led the way for 26 years (1954-79). Among current Sun Devil head coaches, Kraft's 18th year ranks behind John Spini, who is in his 34th year with gymnastics and Sheila McInerney, who is in her 30th year with women's tennis.
In two weeks, the Sun Devils will wrap up the home slate, hosting the Sun Angel Track Classic on April 10-12 at Sun Angel Stadium.


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The arctic air that is dumping snow on the Mid-West is heading for Pennsylvania, bringing with it arctic temperatures. Forecasters rarely agree on specifics but they are all reporting that this arctic front will bring temperatures that we have not seen in 20 years. And that cold will be here in the Lancaster area tonight.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting temperatures in the Lancaster area to drop to about 29 by 5 p.m. Wind gusts today may be as high as 31 mph. Tonight, the cold really hits, with temperatures dropping to a low of three degrees. The wind chill values will make it feel like a negative 17. Tuesday will by mostly sunny but only barely in the double digits. The expected high is just 11 degrees. The wind chill values will be as low as a negative 18. Temperatures will drop again Tuesday night. The expected low will be one degree. The wind chill Tuesday night will be as low as a negative 11. Temperatures will warm up Wednesday.
The 2014 Farmers Almanac is predicating this winter to be cold, wet and white.
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary George Greig warns livestock and pet owners that these extreme low temperatures can cause cold stress. Animals – just like people – can suffer from hypothermia and frostbite.
"While it's easy to think that dogs are immune to cold because of their fur, the fact is that more dogs perish in the winter than at any other time of the year," said Joel Hersh, executive director of the Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team (PASART) in a recent press release.
PASART suggests puppies, small dogs, older dogs and cats should be brought inside whenever the temperature falls below 40 degrees. When you do take your dog out, wipe its feet afterward. The salt that is commonly used to melt the ice on our sidewalks is actually bad for dogs. If ingested, it can actually be toxic.
Just like dogs and cats should be brought inside the warm house, livestock should be moved inside as well if possible. The barn should have proper ventilation and protect the animals from the freezing temperatures and wind. Be sure your animals have clean dry bedding and change their water frequently. Do not use metal bowels for their water. Use plastic instead so the animal's tongue does not get stuck.
Changing the water often prevents the standing water from freezing. The water can help pets and livestock prevent dehydration which in turn aids against hypothermia.
Be observant and watch your pets and livestock for signs of hypothermia. Signs to look for are shivering, lethargy, low heart rate and unresponsiveness.
"Owners must monitor their animals during these extreme temperatures, because livestock and pets can quickly become distressed," said Greig in a recent press release. "If your animals exhibit unusual behaviors that could be related to cold stress, contact a veterinarian immediately."
Greig also warns to never leave a pet in a parked car. A parked car amplifies the effects of cold weather. It essentially, acts as an icebox.
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Oct. 21, 2011
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Kirk Ferentz, a former National Football League assistant coach, called on a current NFL assistant coach to be honorary captain for Saturday when the University of Iowa hosts Indiana in Homecoming football.
Ferentz, now head coach of the Hawkeyes, knows this week's honorary captain better than most; it is his oldest son, Brian.
"This program means a lot to me and having been a part of this program means a lot to me," Brian Ferentz said. "This is something that is very special to me and I take a lot of pride in. To be able to come back and address these guys and just try to share something with them is pretty special."
Brian, a center, played for the Hawkeyes from 2002-05 and was part of two Big Ten Conference championship teams (2002 and '04). During his tenure, Iowa played in the Orange Bowl, Capital One Bowl and the Outback Bowl twice. The Hawkeyes were 38-12 in the four years he was on the roster.
"Playing here is such a great experience and such a rare experience to play in a program like this where you can learn from guys who know what they're talking about," Brian said. "On top of that, they're invested in you and that's what catapulted into my professional career.
"The discipline I learned here, the work ethic from guys like coach (Chris) Doyle, coach (Reese) Morgan; obviously my father and I have a different relationship."
Brian played in the 2006 Hula Bowl all-star game before signing a free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons (he played one season in the NFL). Brian is currently tight ends coach for the New England Patriots.
"Up in New England he was one of three guys with a desk out in the hallway, way down at the end of the hall and his job was to drive guys to the airport, pick this guy up, drop that guy off, do this, do that and all that kind of stuff," Kirk said. "Then he became a coaching assistant, which is like being a grad assistant in college. And then last year he was the tight ends coach, but didn't have a title. He broke all the film down, and then this year he's on vacation -- all he has to do is coach the tight ends; that's a pretty good deal there.
"My point is, he started and had to work and go through some hard times like everybody else."
Brian stressed the need for preparation and that all the Hawkeye players are fortunate to be part of the football program here.
"You don't realize how lucky you are until it's about over," Brian said. "It's kind of like a lot of good things in life -- they're over before you want them to be over and then you realize how good they really were."
Brian also reminded the group that it is guaranteed nothing, and the current student-athletes need to seize the opportunity.
"Being a champion is a lifestyle," Brian said. "It's how you do things every day; every decision you make goes into being a champion. You don't decide 30 minutes before kickoff, it doesn't work like that."
He challenged the current Hawkeyes to be a part about something that is bigger than the individual.
"The minute you embrace your role, that's when you're really part of the team," Brian said. "Pain, suffering and sacrifice is what it's like to be part of a team. Be excellent, don't be mediocre. Nobody can be perfect, but everybody can be excellent."
He then talked about his daily meetings with another former Hawkeye, Andre Tippett, who also works with the Patriots.
"There are a lot of us; there are a lot of former Hawks around who played in this program," Brian said. "One of them is in our building, a guy named Andre Tippett. He's in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; every morning when he walks by my office, he says, `What's up, Hawk?' That's what it means to play here. It's special to play here."
Iowa and Indiana kick off Saturday at 11 a.m. (CT).


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You can compare your current collection costs with projected costs for automated collection. The table at right shows how automated collection stacks up for a sample community of 75,000 households.
Comparing the hard costs (equipment, maintenance, and labor) of its manual collection system and a proposed automated system, the community could save $63,750 per month by going automated, for a total savings of more than $3.8 million over the first five years of automated collection.
Many communities amortize the initial costs of automation over five years. If the sample community did so, the monthly collection cost per home would drop even further in the next five years. As a result, the community would save more than $1.5 million each year, for a total savings of about $11.6 million over a 10-year period, in hard costs alone.
Refuse equipment sales representatives are trained in helping communities make these evaluations for their individual situations based on all of the items outlined in the article (geography, number of households, vehicle productivity, etc.). In this example, number of containers is one per household, number of drivers is one per vehicle (not including back-ups), number of trucks is based on the difference in productivity (number of homes that can be collected per day) between an average rear loader and a standard Heil automated refuse collection vehicle, and costs and wages are averages.
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