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New runner as of March '08; training for half marathon in Sept. working my way up to gaiing more milage on runs. Seems now that I am running 3-4 miles at a time, I have to stop and go to the bathroom. ( #2)I have had to juggle my running locations due to this. What is going on? I have logged my food, eaten, not eaten, drank, not drank, nothing seems to make a difference. Seems like I get a mile or so down the way and whoa, I have to go!
I am seriously thinking of dropping my goal of the marathon if I can't get this in check. I don't run too far from home now, because of this. I certainly can't make 5-6 miles with out a stop, how can I make 13.1?
I am 50, first time runner, and a little overweight, but that is not why I started running, I started to get healthy.
This is not an uncommon problem, though you seem to be finding it a lot earlier in your runs than most. You seem to have taken most of the steps to try to find out what is causing it: timing of meals to runs, checking what you are eating. Could it be nervousness? I wonder why you didn't have the problem with your shorter runs, since it's happening after only a mile. For races at least, you could do a mile or so warmup which hopefully would get you past that point. Most longer races also have porta-pottis along the course. Some runners take Imodium before races. Honestly, we have at least one similar discussion every year on the Marine Corps Marathon message boards. Sorry I couldn't offer a definitive solution.
I ran for a few months, then suddenly for a while there on my 4 mile runs it would hit me right at mile two, whamo, clockwork. I felt like Pavlov's dog.
It was a phase I went through, I suspect because the body is adjusting to this new thing your doing to it, and it might be mixing up signals. So I stopped eating anything of significance after 7pm and started drinking more fluids. It's been fine lately (except yesterday when I ran with a hangover but that was my own stupid fault). I think you should tough it out and once your system realizes this is your lfestyle now it will get much better. It's a lousy thing right now I know. Hang in there. By the way how manys days of the week are you running??
This is a common problem. Try taking an Immodium an hour or so before you run. It has helped me with this problem and hopefully it will take care of it for you too. Good luck.
Also, you can Google "Runners Trots" and get a bunch of information on this condition.
I am running 5-6 days a week, 2-4 miles most days and then 1 long run each Sat. taking friday off. I haven't been able to make my long runs because of having to make the pit stops.
I heard of the imodium trick but am a little worried about messing up my system. but then, I guess it already is!
I am just glad to hear that I am not alone in this situation, it's not something you can just ask the guy at the running store....
Ha! No, it's not something you talk about at the running store. Sounds like we have simliar workout habits. Something else I also found helped, I cut down my portion size so there wasn't a huge bowl of pasta in my stomache rolling around. I ate smaller meals more often throughout the day. I think doing that plus just sticking it out my system finally evened out. Good luck.
Glad to know I am not the only one. Unfortunately my last desperate moment of having to #2 in the woods led me straight into a patch of poison oak. Watch out where you go!
Ha-you are braver than I am! I don't venture very far away from home due to my 'delicate situation'. I think I am going to try the Imodium suggestion starting tonight and see what happens.
Thanks everyone for the support and suggestions.
I used to be plagued by the same problem, but now have mostly resolved the issue. It was so bad when I was first getting into running and training for my first marathon, but I think my body became more accostomed to it. But I still had to go after 7 miles no matter what.
If you are trying to eat healthy and are encorporating fiber into you diet, be careful about the source of the fiber. Many of those new yogurts and health low-carb high-fiber bars out there (like the Fiber One bars) have a ton of added fiber by including an ingredient called Inulin.
This is what Wikipedia says about inulin:
Inulin is used increasingly in foods because it has unusual nutritional
characteristics. It ranges from completely bland to subtly sweet and
can be used to replace sugar, fat, and flour. This is particularly
advantageous because inulin contains a third to a quarter of the food energy of sugar or other carbohydrates and a sixth to a ninth of the food energy of fat. It also increases calcium absorption[[2]|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inulin#cite_note-1] and possibly magnesium absorption,[[3]|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inulin#cite_note-2] while promoting the growth of intestinal bacteria. Nutritionally, it is considered a form of soluble fiber and is sometimes seen as a prebiotic.
The consumption of large quantities (particularly by sensitive or
unaccustomed individuals) can lead to gas and bloating. Inulin has a
minimal impact on blood sugar, and—unlike fructose—is not insulemic and does not raise triglycerides,[[4]|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inulin#cite_note-Niness-3] making it generally considered suitable for diabetics and potentially helpful in managing blood sugar-related illnesses.
So my running partner and I checked out diets and found that we were both eating a lot of things with inulin. Yogurts, energy bars, etc. Once I cut it out of my diet, my problems with the "runners trots" almost disappeared. I occasionally have to go #2 when running, but its not nearly the same urgency! My last marathon I didn't even ponder stopping for a bathroom break. A major success when compared to my first marathon, which I spent at least 15 minutes in the Porto-potties with diarrhea.
My advice is to make sure you're eating fiber from natural sources and avoid inulin! I personally would NEVER take immodium before running. But it may be something you're comfortable with. But keep running, and you'll reach your goal of a half or full marathon.
After coaching lots of runners over the years...
I agree this is a common problem.
Geez I've had it myself especially as after spicy Indian or Thai food the night before (not recommended).
Some things certainly can help here...
a). Get more fiber in your diet. Eat raw foods every day especially a salad. Also you might consider taking a fiber supplement like psyllium husk the night before you run.
b.) Stay hydrated. Diaharria can come from dehydration. Drink sports drinks before, during, after your runs. Increase your salt consumption and drink water every hour.
c). Hang in there. This could be a sign of your body expelling toxins also as you lose weight.
Keep on running,
Coach Gary
Interesting info about inulin. I find that Clif bars make me more likely to need to go. I checked the ingredients and . . . inulin.
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Thanks for posting that article. I have been feeling very sick to my stomach after my long runs (7 or more miles). Although I haven't been having diarrehea, my stomach is very queasy and I often can't eat anything until the next day.
What you're experiencing should be considered more of a syndrome, than a simple problem. I can tell you from experience that the "trots" can be precipitated by numerous things. From nerves and stress, to sports drinks with high electrolyte content, milk, and yes, even spicy foods. If you alter one thing in your regimen at a time, you'll be more apt to single out the culprits. I've done the immodium thing, but on longer runs, you run the risk of "backing up the plumbing". It caused me to vomit on several occasions because I had over 3 hours worth of water in my stomach on 18+ milers. Immodium stops the natural flow through your gut. (Probably)okay for short distances, but NOT recommended for long ones. Many sports drinks have a high osmolar properties, meaning they draw water into your intestines, there-by causing you to get the "runs". Gatorade is a good one for that. Although, many people are able to tolerate it. Lactose, a form of sugar, is found in things like lunch meat and hot dogs, to american cheese and most dairy products. It is capable of drawing large amounts of water as well, if not digested promptly. Then add the law of gravity to the mix, and things get rolling down-hill REAL fast. I no longer eat ANYTHING the mornings before my long runs, and I consume moderate amounts of water during. Whatever approach you use to deal with this, be methodical, and use common sense, and you WILL prevail. Best of Luck!
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Smith, Laura & Michaels, Gerald (2013, April) Training foster parents caring for physically abused and neglected infants. Paper presented at the Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Reno, Nevada
Title, Alisa & Michaels, Gerald (2013, April) Correlates of Attitudes Toward Cohabitation with a Romantic Partner. Paper presented at the 2013 Meetings of the Western Psychological Association, Reno, Nevada
Michaels, G.Y. (2012) Teaching the Foundations of Psychological Assessment to Professional Practice Students. PsyCRITIQUES,, 57, No. 48.
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This piece is part of the Tapestry of the Story of Psyche.
Under the direction of the goldsmith Nicolas Besnier (?-1754) and the artistic supervision of the painter Jean-Baptiste Oudry (1686-1755), the flourishing royal tapestry workshop in Beauvais employed the greatest artists of the time, such as Oudry himself and above all François Boucher (1703-1770), who created the models for six tapestry. The poised grace of his mythological subjects enhances their decorative character and breaks away from the great historical paintings of the previous century.
Apart from Boucher - for the 18th century alone - the myth of Psyche, taken from the Metamorphoses of Apuleius, also known as the Golden Ass, inspired the painter Charles Natoire (1700-1777) in his decorative painting for the Princess of Soubise in Paris and two tapestries in Brussels. The five Beauvais pieces came off the looms in 1741 and 1742, but despite their charm, each piece was only woven again six to ten times. Complete sets were produced on several occasions, for a commission in Marseille in 1742, the Ambassador of Spain in 1744, the King of Sweden in 1745, the Infant Duke of Parma in 1748, Louis XV in 1758 and the King of Prussia in 1764.
The copy at the Petit Palais is made up of two tapestries joined together. We do not know when it was made. It would appear to be before it was bought by the American collector Edward Tuck from the ninth Duke of Marlborough, who had bought it in Rome in the late 19th century.


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EMERYVILLE -- On Friday, a co-founder of an East Bay startup will appear on the reality show "Shark Tank," where he will be subjected to a ruthless panel of multi-millionaire judges who may throw money his way -- or humiliate him on prime-time television.
It's a risk Revolights, an Emeryville company that invented high-tech bicycle lights that aim to improve bicyclist safety, was willing to take to have a shot at a bit of fame and fortune. Revolights Co-Founder Kent Frankovich will appear on the hit ABC series, which airs Friday at 6 p.m., and will attempt to woo a panel of entrepreneurs and win their financial investment in his small company.
"We saw it as a great opportunity to get with these guys that have an incredible network and incredible expertise in small business, so we said 'OK we'll do it,'" Frankovich said.
But he also is slightly terrified of how he, and Revolights, will appear on the show, which is one of the network's most-watched evening programs.
"It's just the craziest nerves, just knowing that 8 million people are going to watch it," he said, "and you have no control over how they're going to edit it."
He'll find out tonight, when he and the rest of the Revolights team -- which comprises seven employees -- watch the show and prepare for their website to be swamped.
In previous "Shark Tank" episodes, even companies that were rejected quickly saw surge of new revenue -- millions of dollars in some cases, a boon for any fledgling startup. On "Shark Tank," budding entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to a panel of millionaire and billionaire tycoons and get an immediate answer -- either a resounding 'yes' to investing for a stake in the company, or a deflating 'no' likely followed by some ruthless criticism.
Frankovich said the show was taped late last year, but a contract with ABC prohibits Revolights from talking about it. "Shark Tank" producers said they discovered Revolights through an online new article and watched the video posted on the company's website.
"We were blown away by what (Kent) had created," producers said in an email. "We reached out to him right away about being on 'Shark Tank.'"
"The whole experience was crazy," Frankovich said. "We watched every episode to prepare."
Frankovich, 30, will represent Revolights on the show alone, but the company is a partnership between Frankovich and 32-year-old Adam Pettler. The battery-powered LED bicycle lights mount on the front and back wheels, illuminating the bicyclist's path without shining in the bicyclist's face or blinding anyone else on the road. They respond to pedal speed, and blinking red tail lights alert others on the road when the bike is slowing. The lights are attached to the hub of the wheels and the spokes so they are impossible to steal without swiping the entire wheel.
"It's a complete re-imagining of how we can light a bicycle that serves a number of functions, including safety and theft proofing," said Kai McMurtry, marketing specialist at Mission Bicycle Company in San Francisco, which sells Revolights.
REI also sells the lights, which retail for $139 for one wheel or $229 for both. Revolights is also coming out with a cheaper rear-wheel light that will sell for about $89.
Mai Le, director of the annual Bike to Work Day, which Revolights helps sponsor, uses the lights when biking around San Francisco.
"Lights are an essential part of safety, especially for commuting biking," she said. "The reason why cyclists get hit is because they aren't seen."
Frankovich came up with the idea when he was pedaling home one night from Stanford University, where he received his master's degree in mechanical engineering. He had a lamp on his helmet, but hit a pothole that was obscured in darkness and was nearly thrown from his bike.
He and Pettler, a friend from Walnut Creek where they both grew up, joined forces to craft a business plan. In 2011, Revolights launched its first of three Kickstarter campaigns. They raised more than $215,000.
But Frankovich said "that money quickly goes completely away" and Revolights needs additional investment to continue growing. The company also recently completed an angel-led Series A funding round.
Contact Heather Somerville at 510-208-6413. Follow her at Twitter.com/heathersomervil.
Where to watch: Shark Tank on ABC
When: Friday at 6 p.m.
Where to buy: Revolights.com, Mission Bicycle Company in San Francisco, REI.com and REI stores in Berkeley and San Francisco
How much: $139 for one wheel, $229 for a set of two. The new "arch" rear light starts at $69 on Kickstarter or retails at $89


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Great concept as a commercial Father! If only a lot more people paid attention that Christ is indeed within and among us!
Reminds me of my favorite passage John 3:30: "Illum oportet crescere, me autem minui." (He must increase; I must decrease.)
Have a good one Father!
I loved it! Brought a smile to my face today!
Thanks, Father Z-and your priest friend for sending it!
Oh, that we may hear that chorus from our hearts!
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text: I like this poem a great deal. Your other stuff is more universal, but, I can somehow relate more to this poem than anything else you've posted so far, even though I can't say for sure that I've ever experienced the exact thing you are describing, (and describing quite well, I may add.)I'm digging the creepier stuff... Here's something fairly new. I'm not even gonna try to deny it... I was inspired by Beetlejuice on this one, and briefly by John Wayne Gacy.For the warmth that I strive to contain in you;For the mortar I lay in your cracks;You give me the gift of a skeleton key,That's been lathered with smudged fingerprintsYou say it's authenticI wouldn't be sureIt opens all things, save for one stubborn door...The attic Refuses to budge;Hulking portal, In heavy lit frameA towering, nightly, archway of defeatI keep circling through over againLike a bird fastened tight to the rails Skating round all the cogs and the wheels In the tattooing heart of your careful inventionThat screeches and stops in another dimensionI swear there's a wild thing, nightly, you weltIt's wasting and writhing, there; pinned to a belt,Or tucked in the floorboards, like some twisted fagOf old letters - all dried out and drained of their sapSo dry, now, infact, That I'm sure they'd combust If I mentioned I'd stumbled across them, in passing Rummaging, desperate, like I was just guessing;Looking to silence the scratch in the walls I think the influence of TW is alienating me from general society. - to_dizzy


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Jags fill coaching vacancy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as head coach.
The 46-year-old Bradley is part of Jacksonville's rebuilding project directed by general manager David Caldwell.
Bradley spent the last four seasons in Seattle, where his defense improved each of the last three years and finished in the top 10 in points and yards the last two. This season, the Seahawks ranked first in the NFL in points allowed, fourth in yards and tied for fourth in takeaways.
The Jaguars were 30th in the league in total defense in 2012.
Bradley began his NFL coaching career with Tampa Bay as a defensive quality control coach in 2006. He was the Buccaneers' linebackers coach the next two seasons before going to Seattle.
AP sources: IOC strips Armstrong of Olympic medal
LONDON (AP) -- Officials familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press the IOC has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping.
Two officials say the IOC sent a letter to Armstrong on Wednesday night asking him to return the medal. The move came after the IOC was notified by cycling's governing body that Armstrong had not appealed the decision to disqualify him within the 21-day window he was allowed.
The IOC executive board discussed revoking the medal last month, but delayed a decision until cycling body UCI formally notified Armstrong he had been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and all results since 1998.
Hooping it up across The Pond
UNDATED (AP) -- Today's four-game NBA schedule tips off in London, where the Knicks and Pistons will have at it in the O2 Arena used for last summer's Olympics (3 p.m. Eastern). New York is 24-13 and holds a two-game lead over Brooklyn atop the Atlantic Division standings. Detroit is 14-24 on the season.
The Pacific Division-leading L.A. Clippers have the second-best record in the league and will be hunting a third straight win this evening at Minnesota, the city-rival Lakers will be looking to post a third consecutive W when they host Eastern Conference leader Miami, and Phoenix will host Milwaukee.
Bounce-back games for Blue Devils and Wolverines
UNDATED (AP) -- Duke will be looking to rebound from its first setback of the season when it hosts ACC-rival Georgia Tech this evening in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The 15-1 Blue Devils fell from No. 1 to No. 3 in the AP rankings after a weekend loss to N.C. State.
The Big Ten offers a matchup of ranked teams, with No. 9 Minnesota hosting fifth-ranked Michigan. The visiting Wolverines also are coming off their first loss and are 16-1. The Golden Gophers are 15-2. Both are 3-1 in conference play.
Also tonight, No. 8 Gonzaga visits Portland, 10th-ranked Florida is on the road to play Texas A&M, No. 21 Oregon is at Southern California, No. 22 VCU is home to St. Joseph's, 23rd-ranked Illinois hosts Northwestern and No. 24 UCLA entertains Oregon State.
Notre Dame explains phony death of player's girlfriend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- A story that Notre Dame Heisman finalist Manti Te'o's (MAN'-ty TAY'-owz) girlfriend had died of leukemia turned out to be a hoax apparently perpetrated against the linebacker.
Calling it incredibly embarrassing to talk about, T'eo said in a statement that he developed an emotional relationship with a woman he met online and maintained that relationship through computers and phones. He said it's painful and humiliating to realize he was the victim of what was apparently someone's sick joke and constant lies.
Te'o had said during the season that the loss of his girlfriend inspired him to help lead the Irish to the BCS title game.
The university says that Notre Dame coaches were informed by Te'o and his parents on Dec. 26 that Te'o had been the victim of what appeared to be a hoax.
McIlroy struggles with new clubs
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Three days after announcing a multimillion dollar sponsorship deal with Nike, Rory Mclroy is in danger of missing the cut at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The world No. 1 carded a 3-over-par 75 in round one.
Mclroy says his difficulties had more to do with rusty strokes than the new equipment.
Second-ranked Tiger Woods also struggled in his 2013 debut, three-putting for bogey on his final hole and signing for an even-par 72.
Federer and Williams easy winners Down Under
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Second-seeded Roger Federer continues his bid for a fifth title at Melbourne Park by beating Russian veteran Nikolay Davydenko (NIH'-koh-ly dah-vee-DENK'-oh) 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in round two of the Australian Open.
And third-seeded Serena Williams showed no ill effects from the ankle injury suffered in her opening match, beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-2, 6-love in round two.
Meanwhile, defending women's champ Victoria Azarenka (az-ah-REHN'-kah) cruised into the third round and is on track for a semifinal meeting with Serena Williams.
No. 10 Caroline Wozniacki (wohz-nee-AK'-kee) also advanced, as did men's third seed Andy Murray and No. 7 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (SAHNG'-guh).
Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIHT'-oh-vuh) was an upset victim. The eighth seed lost to 18-year-old Laura Robson 6-2, 3-6, 11-9 in a match that ended in the early hours of Friday morning in Melbourne.
A-Rod has hip surgery/new deal for Hughes...M's reacquire Morse
UNDATED (AP) -- Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has undergone surgery on his left hip and is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break.
The team says the 37-year-old former All-Star third baseman is expected to be released from the hospital on today and the anticipated time for a full recovery is six months.
The Yankees also worked out a one-year, $7.15 million contract with Phil Hughes, a raise of $3.75 million. Hughes went 16-13 last year, two seasons after winning 18 games.
Also in the majors, the Washington Nationals have shipped power-hitting outfielder/first baseman Michael Morse to Seattle as part of a three-team deal that would move catcher John Jaso (JAY'-soh) from the Mariners to the Athletics and pitcher A.J. Cole from Oakland to the Nationals. Morse hit .291 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs for the Nationals in an injury-plagued season, playing mostly as an outfielder.


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The night before was the final show at the Beacon theater. I desperately wanted to get into that show but I had no ride and no ticket. So I said f*** it and I hitchhiked from my house in the Catskills to NYC and got to the show right as doors were opening. I got shut out along with probably 1000 other kids and that's when I met the tour rats who are the soul that keep the whole scene going IMO. I hooked up with this one guy who said hey you want to go to Amherst tomorrow and that was that.
We drove up to Amherst that night and slept in his car I think. Details are fuzzy of course. So we were at the lot way early and it was a pretty small scene and very friendly. Everybody was just there to see Phish so that's always a beautiful thing. That was the first time I ever smoked out of glass and also the first indoor for me. I was in a hypnotic state for like 4 hours and sat on this girl's beanbag outside of her van for the entire afternoon.
Show wise I was taken aback because it was a really large venue and I wasn't totally used to that yet. This was a weird stat day for me because they debuted Axilla 2. I had also seen the debut of Axilla 1. so thats kind of weird. Not that I knew it at the time they played either of them. 2nd set was a lot of fun with YEM + narration and a Fire encore.
This whole experience made me realize that you didn't need tickets or a ride if you wanted to see Phish. All you needed was free time and a few bucks to put gas in someone's car and you could see all the shows you wanted. This was a major revelation for me...


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7. More questions for my questions : 11:01
6. Contemplate thread scoring : 11:20
5. Another CS class using eclipse --- education : 11:28
4. Debian Bug Squashing Party : 17:05
Debian bug-squashing party, Sunday November 9th 2003, Ecublens, Switzerland
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution, the GULL (Groupe romand des Utilisateurs de Linux et de Logiciels Libres) will be organising a bug-squashing party that will be open to members and non-members.
Here is the plan:
1. We lock 10 to 40 volunteers in a large room in the building of Nimag SA.
2. The volunteers are provided with all of the computers, bandwidth, electricity, pizza, and beer that they need to work well.
3. The volunteers fix bugs listed in Debian Bug-Tracking System (BTS) http://bugs.debian.org from 12h00 to 20h00.
4. A bug is considered fixed when a solution has been found, verified by another volunteer, and an email sent to the package maintainer.
The GULL will pay for the food and drink of all volunteers who fix at least one bug (even a tiny one). The others will be expected to pay their way or clean up the mess. Or have a rock tied to their feet and be thrown into the lake.
There will be a number of demonstrations of various techniques used in the eradication of bugs:
- how to use the BTS and the reportbug program
- building a test system (stable, testing, or unstable) in a subdirectory using
debootstrap and running programs from it
- using diff, patch, strace and gdb
- anything else that comes up
PLEASE: If you want to come to the party, please send a note to [email protected] stating:
- who you are and that you want to come to the party
- whether you will or will not be bringing a portable computer with a network
- what bugs you want to fix or what packages you wish to work on (if you
already have an idea)
- whether you want to give a demonstration or participate in the organisation
of the party
- any ideas that you have to make the party more fun or productive
The planning page (mostly in French) can be found at http://www.linux-gull.ch/manif/bugsquash2003.html
I'd like to have something like that here one day - maybe not a Debian bug-squashing party, but maybe we can help out the Bayanihan people...
3. GCBirzan's cool SQL contest --- education : 17:09
*GCBirzan* I didn't really like the fact that the teacher used a lot of examples, but again, that's just me... (and I knew what he was talking about :P) *GCBirzan* but in the end, he had a contest, who'd write $query faster :P *GCBirzan* since all our CS teachers suck (no exageration), I've never had a competitive environment to learn in *GCBirzan* really liked that
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*GCBirzan* I teach CCNA courses for a local Cisco Academy <sachac> Mmm. In our database class, we're allowed to use any database management system we want as long as it groks SQL. <sachac> Niiiiifty. <sachac> So you also have your teaching stories. =) <sachac> Tell! <grin> *GCBirzan* you'd assume people that come there are a) generally clued or b) interested *GCBirzan* well, no, I don't :P *GCBirzan* since you can't really have much of a class about how, say, a router transmits a packet over to its next hop, if you they don't know how ARP works <sachac> Do they? *GCBirzan* and then I go back to explaining ARP, and then I find out they can't grope the concept of ethernet segments and so forth *GCBirzan* and when I think I'm all done, and I go back to the original issue, I find out they've forgotten everything :P <sachac> <nod> So your problem is that they lack the essentials. When were they supposed to have learned those? <sachac> Err, lack the prerequisites. *GCBirzan* no, I'm saying they're having the mentality of the Romanian student :P
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lots of students problems because of few resources frustrating to be a teacher and not be able to teach properly what's holding them back? you want to be able to teach better you want to be able to get the message across because the worst thing you can face each day is a classroom of bored, unmotivated, uninterested students who aren't learning and it's painful to check exams and see a lot of failing marks it hurts because you feel inadequate. you're not getting the job done.
if it's just a living if the results of their teaching are good other people will notice there is a direct benefit if they perform better in future classes
if we teach well the first time around, less need for reteaching good recommendation letters develop creativity and problem-solving (for teachers)
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I have seen that many others have reported not finding their PS3 device, but most of the discussions seemed to be about the MAC OS.
I am a newbie trying to install PMS on my WD Sentinel DX4000 that is running Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
Installation seemed to go fine, but when I run the application it does not see any "renderers"
My network has a PS3, a Popcorn Hour A-300 and a Denon AVR 4308CI on it, all of which are connected via Ethernet.
I think the network is ok because:
1. When I tried the Serviio media server, it recognized all of these devices on my network. And I was able to play all file types from the PS3. (But Serviio seems to be incompatible with the Denon AVR, so I hoped that PMS would solve that problem). I uninstalled Serviio.
2. I have a separate device - an old Windows Home Server (HP EX487) - that is connected to the network - and all the devices see this server and can play files from it.
I have tried:
1. Forcing the network interface
2. Forcing the IP (by typing the fixed IP of the WSS device in the box)
3. Forcing the port (by typing 5001 into the box)
4. Confirming that UPnP was enabled on my router (LynkSys E4200)
5. Confirming that no other media streaming software was running on my DX4000 (where PMS is installed)
I am at a loss for what to try next. Or can I even run this software on WSS 2008? If I can get it running, will it be able to stream to all my devices?
If there is a forum where a solution is described, I would be happy to visit it. thanks


text: Neurotech S.A. (Paris, France) has named Ted Danse as new President and Chief Executive Officer. Danse has a record of more than 25 years in life science industries. He served as President and CEO of the public US ophthalmic pharmaceutical company ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. and was Director on the boards of Quest Vision Technologies, Inc. and Vision Solutions Technologies, Inc. Other stations of his carreer include business development roles at Coopervision, Bausch & Lomb, Schering-Plough and Allergan.


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Intel Profit Falls Again on PC Slump
Intel once again showed the ill effects of a widening personal computer slump, which helped drive the chip giant's profits down 29% in the second quarter.
The Silicon Valley company, despite years of efforts to move its microprocessors into smartphones and tablets, still is suffering from the way those devices have drawn consumer spending away from PCs that use its chips.
Total revenue slid 5% in the second period, and Intel lowered its forecast for PC sales for the year. It now expects its revenue expected to be flat for all of 2013, versus its prior expectations for slight growth.
Intel Chief Executive Brian Krzanich, in his first earnings conference call since taking the post in May, conceded that the company has been struggling due to its late entry into the market for "ultra-mobile" devices such as tablets.
"Intel was slow to respond to ultra-mobile trends," Krzanich said. "I understand that we've not always lived up to the standard that we have set for ourselves."
Krzanich, in his first weeks in office, ordered an internal reorganization that he said should help Intel jump on future trends more quickly. He also assigned a higher priority to its low-priced Atom chips for mobile devices, despite lower price points than other products that could reduce the amount of money Intel makes per chip.
There were some upbeat signs in Intel's results. The company's closely watched gross profit margin was 58%, up two percentage points from the first quarter.
Intel said it expects that figure to improve to 61% in the third quarter. It put revenue for the current period at a range of $13.5 billion, plus or minus $500 million, which would be roughly flat with the year-earlier period.
Unit sales for chips in Intel's PC client group were off 5% from the year-earlier period. The drop is considerably less severe than recent PC sales estimates by researchers IDC and Gartner, which said unit shipments declined about 11% in the second quarter.
"It looks to me like the PC market is not as weak as people thought," said Rick Whittington, an analyst at Drexel Hamilton.
In after-hours trading following the news, however, Intel's shares declined more than 3% to $23.39, off 76 cents.
Intel said it now expects to spend about $11 billion on factories and manufacturing equipment, trimming about $1 billion off its prior expectations.
Stacy Rasgon, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, said the company's reduced sales forecast for the year and spending cut are signs that the company is being more realistic about its outlook. But he predicted Intel may have to make further revisions, given the weak environment.
"I just wonder if it's enough," Rasgon said.
Intel is betting that a new design for its flagship Core microprocessors called Haswell, which was formally introduced in June, will fuel the design of attractive new notebook computers and devices that convert from clamshell to tablet mode. Stacy Smith, Intel's chief financial officer, said Wednesday that more than 50 of such "two-in-one" models are now being designed.
At the same time, Intel has high hopes for new version of its Atom design, dubbed Silvermont. Krzanich said chips based on that technology offer as little as one-fifth the power consumption at the same level of performance–extending battery life on mobile devices–or a three-fold improvement in performance at the same power consumption.
Intel said net income for the second quarter ended June 29 came to $2.0 billion, or 39 cents per share, down from the year-earlier figure of $2.8 billion, or 54 cents. Revenue declined to $12.8 billion from $13.5 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of nearly $12.9 billion, as reported by Thomson Reuters.
In April, Intel had also projected second-quarter revenues of $12.9 million, plus or minus $500 million. It put its gross margin at 58%, plus or minus a couple of percentage points.


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The Worst-Dressed Celebs of the Week
After hitting it off on the set of The Last Song, these two have been attached at the hip. Rumor has it that this young couple secretly tied the knot on Christmas day 2012.
Given away by her Titanic costar, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate wedded Ned in a ceremony so exclusive that both of their parents were unaware it took place.
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Citrix Acquires Framehawk; Extends Leadership in App and Desktop Virtualization User Experience
Framehawk Solution to Enhance Citrix HDX Technology, Improving User Experience on Challenging Wi-Fi and Cellular Networks
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Citrix today announced it has acquired Framehawk. The Framehawk solution, which optimizes the delivery of virtual desktops and applications to mobile devices, will be combined with HDX technology in the Citrix XenApp® and XenDesktop® products to deliver an unparalleled user experience under adverse network conditions. Framehawk's leadership and engineering teams will be integrated into the Enterprise and Service Provider division of Citrix.
Delivering a Powerful Experience Over Unreliable Networks
With the increase of mobile users adopting tablets and smartphones, it is critical to ensure a rich virtual application and desktop user experience on Wi-Fi and cellular networks where quality may be intermittent or poor due to congestion, high packet loss and high latency. These mobile workers need anywhere, anytime access to their business resources with a user experience that is equal to what they have in the office. The market-leading Citrix HDX technologies in XenApp and XenDesktop combine to deliver a high definition experience to users of any application, on any device and over any network. The integration of the Framehawk solution with HDX technology will further extend the Citrix leadership position in application and desktop virtualization user experience. Where other solutions cause end-user frustration and low adoption, HDX technologies continue to improve the experience for mobile workers, even when they are on less than ideal networks. No other app and desktop virtualization solution has the ability to address the wide range of challenging network scenarios that are common in today's mobile workplace.
With enterprises increasingly enabling mobility for their employees, the ability to deliver apps and desktops with the best user experience to any of the billions of devices on the market is of paramount importance. As a company, we are focused on delivering the best user experience on any device, over any network. The addition of Framehawk's technology to the HDX portfolio enables Citrix to continue to lead the industry in delivering a powerful virtual desktop and application experience.
We find tremendous synergies in combining our technology with Citrix, the recognized leader in desktop and application virtualization. Enabling businesses to embrace and deliver Windows apps and desktops for all of its employees, regardless of their work location, is a key success metric for both of our companies, and our customers alike.
About Citrix
Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) is a cloud company that enables mobile workstyles—empowering people to work and collaborate from anywhere, securely accessing apps and data on any of the latest devices, as easily as they would in their own office. Citrix solutions help IT and service providers build clouds, leveraging virtualization and networking technologies to deliver high-performance, elastic and cost-effective cloud services. With market-leading cloud solutions for mobility, desktop virtualization, networking, cloud platforms, collaboration and data sharing, Citrix helps organizations of all sizes achieve the speed and agility necessary to succeed in a mobile and dynamic world. Citrix products are in use at more than 330,000 organizations and by over 100 million users globally. Annual revenue in 2012 was $2.59 billion. Learn more at www.citrix.com.
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VAIL-Foos and Brews, a new fundraiser to benefit the valley's newest non-profit "The Cycle Effect," will be held at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa tonight from 7 to 10 p.m.
"Foos ball, ping pong, ladder ball, DJs and a veritable explosion of media and the senses will create the vibe for Vail's first-ever 'text only' auction," said Brett Donelson, founder of The Cycle Effect.
The organization's mission is to enhance the lives of young women through mountain biking and to empower them through mentoring and education.
"Our goal is to make this first year for the girls like nothing ever seen in Vail," Donelson said. "We will have 40 bikes, gear, coaching and mentoring to start a program of assisting girls in the valley build self-esteem, physical fitness skills, confidence and teamwork. Already, a number of sponsors including Liv/giant, Primal Wear, and Venture Sports have joined us to jump start the program. This fundraiser will be a magnificent opportunity for people to have a blast, bid on amazing auction items and help establish a program that has many years of great things to come. We're stoked."
Auction items include: VIP tickets and lodging to both the U.S. Open of golf and tennis, NCAA Basketball Final Four Tickets, a six-night trip to South Africa, lodging and airfare to the ESPY awards, ski and bike gear, and other locally donated items.
A $45 admission price includes appetizers from Cima, a signature cocktail from Restaurant Kelly Liken, wine, and beer sampling, provided by Bonfire Brewery. All bidding will be done via texting, through personal cell phones, or with the help of staff on the night of the event.
There is also a chance to meet some of the Cycle Effect athletes and pre-order jerseys.
The auction and foosball tournament begin at 7 p.m. and final items will be sold at 9:45 p.m.
Tickets are $45. To RSVP for Foos and Brews, go to www.foosandbrews.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Backyardigans never looked better. And to think that a few clothing basics and some felt is all it took!
Catch the Backyardigans on Nick Jr.
Print the antlers and hair templates. From the red felt, cut the hair. From the stiff yellow felt, cut the antlers. Glue the antlers to the headband. Then add the hair. Let dry.
Dress your child in the t-shirt and orange leggings or shorts.
Paint his or her face orange and use black to create the mouth and eyebrows.
Put on the antlers!
Make this mobile and swing into spring!
Sail away on this boatload of family crafty fun!
Bubble-filled Backyardigans buds for squeaky clean bathtime fun
Love's in full bloom with this Backyardigans craft
Surround your Valentine with a circle of hearts!
Goody! Goody! Some cool Backyardigans party favors
Take Tasha trick-or-treating!
Your little Uniqua fan will feel pretty in pink in this costume.
Good old-fashioned fun--indoors or out!
Orange ya gonna put Tyrone the moose together?
Pablo's looking eggscellent.
Uniqua's a good egg and a fun do-together craft.
Adorn your table with this easy, eye-popping Backyardigans craft
Arctic-worthy warmth inspired by Pablo
Wrap up your little penguins in something warm and friendly after bathtime.
Your little kangaroos will hop into this warm and cute bath towel.
Get hoppin' with the Backyardigans at your next play date.
Wrap up your little hippos in something warm, friendly, and smooth after bathtime.
Proudly display those family photos in this homemade magnetic clay frame.
Calm nighttime fears with a friendly face!
Welcome to a Knight at the Theater
Dress your preschooler as his favorite penguin pal!
Little puppets for little hands
Masters of Disguise? Or Goody Bags?
Dad will get a charge out of this holiday gift!
Here's the "PAW"fect accessory for your at-home PAW Patrol adventures!
Here's the perfect accessory for your at-home PAW Patrol adventures!
Don't let good deeds go unnoticed! Reward you pup-loving preschooler with a token of appreciation!
Top your at-home Lookout Tower with this flag!
Here's the perfect accessory for your at-home PAW Patrol adventures!
Here's the perfect accessory for your at-home PAW Patrol adventures!
Here's the perfect accessory for your at-home PAW Patrol adventures!
Your little light sprites will love dressing up as their favorite Wally character!
Jelly beans make a sweet and fashionable treat for Dora fans!
Deck out your pups with ears of their own!
Kids can be fashion-forward with their favorite explorer, Dora!
Kids will sing your praises when you present them with this must-have tee!
You don't have to be super crafty to create this super cute Kate tee!
Your little star will shine in this Dora & Friend's tee!
Not to fear, Dora and Friends gear is here! Make this Alana shirt!
The perfect tee for your on-the-go tot!
Bobgoblin thinks this t-shirt is really, really cool!
Print this decal and create a sporty tee for your explorer-to-be!
Turn a plain tee into the PAWfect tee!
Wallykazam! Wallykame! Print this magical decal to create a cute tee!
Get kids ready for Easter egg hunts by crafting a beautiful basket!
Add some fun to their feet with these Peter Rabbit shoe charms!
If kids yelp for Halloween help with picking out their costume, print these masks!
Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving fun!
Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving pennies fun!
Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving fun!
Crown kings and queens before the celebration begins!
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Print to get geared up for the biggest gynmastics event of the year!
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text: About 300 people took part in a rally and march at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland to protest the killing of Alan Blueford, along with racial profiling and police brutality. Among the speakers were Blueford's parents Jeralynn and her husband Adam. Blueford was an 18-year-old Skyline High School student who was killed by Oakland Police Officer Miguel Masso on May 6, 2012. ILWU Local 10 and SEIU Local 1021 pledged their support for the Justice 4 Alan Blueford campaign. Peaceful demonstrators marched down Broadway on their way to the Oakland Police Department headquarters after the rally.


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SANTA CLARA -- David Akers spent Thursday auditioning for the job he has held the past two seasons under the watchful eyes of coach Jim Harbaugh, general manager Trent Baalke and special teams coordinator Brad Seely.
It's a far cry from last season at this time, when Akers was basking in a record-setting season and a selection to the Pro Bowl, with All-Pro honors soon to follow.
"I feel the same today as I've felt all season," Akers said. "I've kicked well in practice; I've kicked well in pregame. Anybody who has watched, I have done very well.
"I'm kind of frustrated and befuddled about the whole season. Again, I wish I had that magical answer for you because I'd have changed a long time ago."
Akers converted his first six field-goal attempts this season and seemed headed for a second straight All-Pro selection. Then came a head-scratching skid in which he made only 23 of his final 36 attempts -- six of his misses came in games the 49ers lost or tied.
Now, he's immersed in a head-to-head competition with veteran Billy Cundiff, not knowing whether he will be the kicker when the 49ers play their first NFC playoff game Jan. 12.
"Right now, obviously, they're making some decisions whether I'm going to be here or not," Akers said. "It's really out of my control. I can't really think of it as a competition because it's going into the second week of the playoffs in our books. So, I'm just going out, and I'm going to practice how I normally practice and not put any more into it."
Akers said he finished the 2011 season with a double sports hernia that required surgery in February. The injury flared up this season as a result of a fall on a kickoff, and he received injections to calm down the inflammation the week after the Saints game.
That isn't an excuse for his uneven performance, Akers said. He just can't seem to get into a rhythm during games.
"It's been disappointing," Akers said. "I'm disappointed in myself. There's nothing I can really do about it now. I can't go back in the past. Try today to get better and figure out why they're not going between the poles. If I had an answer, I would have fixed it a long time ago."
Akers also confirmed that he received death threats on Twitter during this season, prompting him to cancel his account.
Akers and Cundiff alternated field-goal attempts Thursday, with Harbaugh taking it all in, first from behind the kickers and later from near the goal line.
The process lasted for 30 minutes or so, with Akers making his first six attempts before missing wide right from 53 yards. He then hit eight straight from ranges of 38 to 52 yards out, only to miss four of his final six attempts, all wide right.
Cundiff hit back-to-back attempts from 50 and 55 yards, respectively, though both came while he used a portable holding device.
Overall, Cundiff nailed 10 of 12 attempts, with the final eight coming with 49ers punter Andy Lee holding.
The 49ers worked out Cundiff earlier this season and again Tuesday before signing him later that day. It's one of seven workouts Cundiff has had since he was released by the Washington Redskins after making 7 of 12 field-goal attempts this season (two of his misses were from 62 and 57 yards). This time, he appears to have a better shot at making it to a game.
"It has been laid out very clearly," Cundiff said. "It's, go out and practice well, don't worry about anything else. Just give us your best. It's the head coach's decision, management's decision, on who's going to kick. So, I'm not going to worry about anything else. I'm just going to go out there and try to have the best practices I can."
All seven misses by Akers and Cundiff sailed wide right -- one of Akers' misses hit the outside of the right upright.
Cundiff played for Harbaugh's brother, John Harbaugh, with the Baltimore Ravens from 2009-11. His Ravens career effectively ended with a snap-hook from 32 yards, with the Ravens trailing 23-20 with 15 seconds left in the AFC Championship game last season.
Cundiff went to training camp with the Ravens this season, but undrafted rookie Justin Tucker won the job.
Cundiff ultimately signed with Washington. He last kicked in a game almost three months ago, when he missed one of two attempts in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
A week before, Cundiff missed three of four field-goal attempts in a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cundiff said he would love the opportunity to redeem himself in this year's playoffs.
"Anyone that plays in the playoffs and doesn't have a performance they like would like another opportunity," Cundiff said.
Cundiff has made 75.5 percent of his field-goal attempts during his nine-year NFL career. Akers has made 81 percent of his attempts during his 15-year NFL career.


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Good News for Male Bosses
When it comes to bosses, people still like working for the man – or at least, a man.
A new Gallup survey of 2,059 adults found that both men and women would prefer to work for a male boss. Though 41% of respondents said they had no preference, 35% said that, if given the choice, they would choose a male boss over a female boss. Twenty-three percent said they'd rather have a female boss.
These preferences have stayed steady over recent years, but they've evolved sharply over the long term. Gallup first posed the boss question in 1953; at that time, 66% of Americans said they preferred a male boss, while 5% preferred a female boss. Today, along with more people expressing a preference for a female manager, a larger share of people say they don't have a preference, as compared to people surveyed in 1953.
Gallup's sample included working and non-working Americans. Among the respondents who are currently employed, 54% said they currently work for a man, while 30% said they work for a woman.
Those working for a man prefer male bosses, but those who currently work for a female are as likely to want a female boss as a male boss. The findings suggest that more people will show a preference for a female boss once they have logged some time working for one, says Frank Newport, Gallup's editor in chief.
Demographically, the data may tell a different story. Americans between 35 and 54 are least likely to prefer a male boss. Younger Americans — who are as a group more likely to support societal changes like gay marriage and marijuana legalization – are no more likely than the average American to prefer a female boss, according to the survey, a rare instance of that group not breaking from historic norms.
Interpreted more broadly, that could mean attitudes on gender and leadership may not shift simply because Millennials will make up a greater share of the workforce, according to the Gallup report.
Sylvia Ann Hewlett of the Center for Talent Innovation, which studies workplace issues, says her research indicates that people prefer working for senior men because they believe the senior men have more power than senior women do.
"You hitch yourself to a star and the calculation is, 'this male boss is going places,'" she says, noting that men dominate the ranks of CEOs and executives. "Whereas this female boss is probably going to get stuck."
Hewlett says her research with senior leaders has found that male and female executives rate themselves similarly in terms of management style, so the issue is not necessarily one of leadership.
"It's really not about style or wanting to have a best friend as a boss," she says. Both genders prefer male "sponsors" – someone who can champion a lower-level worker and advance their career. "It's really about likelihood of progression."


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Hoop roundup: Kennedy boys, Cross girls take close games
Darryl Flowers and Jairo Suarez combined for all five of the team's fourth-quarter points as Kennedy held on for a 41-40 win over Holy Cross on Friday in Naugatuck Valley League boys basketball action at Holy Cross.
Daquan Bowes scored a game-high 15 points for Kennedy (14-3).
Chris Anderson had a team-high 10 points and Shawn Coles added eight for Holy Cross (6-11), which has lost four of its last five games by a combined seven points.
St. Paul 69, Derby 59: DeJuan Rodriguez scored a team-high 19 points for the Falcons in Derby.
Troy Micale added 12 points for St. Paul (10-6).
Tyrae Small scored 19 points for Derby (5-12) and Eric Hicks added 14 and Ralph Kemper 12.
Nonnewaug 64, Shepaug 48: Christian Metallo scored a game-high 19 points for the Chiefs in BL action in Washington, Conn.
Nick DeCiccio added 11 points for the Chiefs (10-7) and Anthony Adams and Andrew Roden each had eight.
Ryan Lamay scored a team-high 13 points for Shepaug (1-15) and Steve Williams had 10. Clayton Schneider and Griffin Ylagan each chipped in with nine points.
Fairfield Prep 61, Cheshire 56: The Rams were down three, 59-56, with 15 seconds remaining but couldn't get a shot off and was forced into a turnover as undefeated Fairfield Prep narrowly escaped with an SCC win at Cheshire.
Keith Pettway scored a game-high 16 points for Fairfield Prep (18-0) while Paschal Chukwu contributed with 14 points and David Zielinski finished with 12 points, including four 3-pointers.
Collin Jordan and Jon Rizzo both had 15 points for Cheshire (11-6) while Andrew Yamin knocked in 13 points and Reid Duglenski 11.
Girls basketball
Holy Cross 55, Kennedy 50 (OT): The Crusaders overcame a 16-2 deficit at the end of the first quarter and survived a late run by the Eagles in an OT thriller at Kennedy.
The Crusaders held a 48-43 edge with 1:10 remaining in the fourth quarter when Kennedy's D.J. Alberto made a steal and a layup, and then picked up another steal on the following possession with a layup and converted the three-point play to tie the score and force overtime.
Kiera O'Donnell and Chelsea Houlihan both netted 15 points while Rashana Siders contributed with 11 points, including four of the teams seven points in overtime for Holy Cross (19-0).
Lynadia Whiting scored a game-high 19 points while Alberto chipped in with 13 points for Kennedy (10-9).
Nonnewaug 40, Shepaug 20: Jess Fengler scored 15 points for the host Chiefs in BL action.
Ali Rescsanski added eight points and Erin South seven for Nonnewaug (16-3).
Kelsey Johnson had eight points for the Spartans (5-13). Caroline Kelly added seven.
St. Paul 64, Derby 33: Kelly McMahon scored a team-high 22 points for the Falcons in an NVL game in Bristol.
Theresa Swanke had 10 points for St. Paul (16-3) and Lizzy Ferraro added nine.
Rebecca Adanti had a game-high 24 points for the Red Raiders (6-12).
Cheshire 51, Sheehan 47: Jill Howard scored a game-high 17 points and Missy Bailey added 15, including her 1,000th career point (1,003), to lead the Rams in a SCC game in Cheshire.
Kya O'Donnell added nine for the Rams (11-9).
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The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has issued Funding Opportunity Announcement number DE-FOA-0000415, U.S. Offshore Wind: Technology Development. DOE will support the development of critical technologies lowering Cost of Energy (COE) and enabling the safe and responsible deployment of offshore wind energy through competitive cost-sharing initiatives. Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement, DOE is seeking proposals which address Technology Development through Modeling and Analyses Tools to Assess Offshore Wind Technologies and Innovative Hardware System Concepts.
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Published: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 3:46 p.m.
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This week is National Patient Safety Week, and Louisiana has a lot to celebrate.
Louisiana's community hospitals recognize that providing safe and effective, quality-driven patient care is their greatest priority.
Through initiatives like the Louisiana Hospital Association Research and Education Foundation's Hospital Engagement Network, health care providers and community hospitals have made tremendous advances in making patient care safer by implementing scientifically proven, best practices.
Our hospitals are receiving education, training and resources through this initiative and other HENs in the state to continually improve health care quality.
Additionally, providing safer care not only benefits patients but can also help hospitals run more efficiently and lower health care costs.
One of the areas that hospitals are focusing on is reducing infections, like catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, central line-associated blood stream infections and ventilator-associated events.
The health care community is also dedicated to delivering healthier babies.
All birthing hospitals in the state have made great progress toward the goal of having a less than 3 percent early elective delivery rate and have a hard stop policy eliminating elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks gestation.
Some hospitals that have already implemented this policy have seen as much as a 25 percent reduction in neonatal intensive care unit visits.
According to the National Patient Safety Foundation, "This is a week to recognize the advancements that have been made in the patient safety arena, while acknowledging the challenges that remain — and committing to work on them, every day."
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BIRMINGHAM | The University of West Alabama scored 35 runs on 41 hits, including a record-breaking day for Whitney Brown, in a softball doubleheader sweep of Miles College on Wednesday afternoon.
The Tigers won the first game, 15-5, and the took the nightcap, 20-10. West Alabama improved its record to 7-2 with the sweep. Miles fell to 0-4.
Brown went 5-for-5 and drove in 10 runs in the first game. Her five hits included two doubles and triple and two home runs, one her second grand slam of the season. She was 2-for-3 with a homer and two more RBIs in the nightcap.
Brown set UWA and Gulf South Conference records for total bases in a game with 15 in the opener. Set now owns the UWA record for RBI in a single game with 10 and tied the school record for hits in a game with five.
Scarlett Wright had four hits, including a home run, and drove in five runs in the second game.
Sarah Ray (4-1) was the winning pitcher for the Tigers in the first game, striking out four. Jessica Brock (2-1) allowed just two hits and struck out seven to earn the win the nightcap.
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JERUSALEM - With little notice, Israel has launched a blistering air offensive against the Gaza Strip's ruling Hamas militant group.Here's a look at why the violence erupted, the goals of the warring sides and how it may end: IDF Daily Operations
Israel opened its offensive with a surprise airstrike on Nov. 14 that killed the shadowy leader of Hamas' military wing. Since then, it has carried out hundreds of airstrikes in what it says is a systematic campaign to halt years of rocket attacks launched from Gaza. While Israel claims to have inflicted heavy damage, dozens of rockets have continued to fly out of Gaza each day.
Israel launched the operation in response to days of rocket attacks out of Gaza, highlighted by a rare missile strike on an Israeli military jeep that wounded four soldiers. But the operation was actually years in the making. Since a previous Israeli offensive four years ago, Hamas has restocked its arsenal with more sophisticated and powerful weapons smuggled in from Egypt through underground tunnels. After a lull following Israel's previous offensive, rocket fire has steadily climbed the past two years. The Israeli military says more than 700 rockets were launched into Israel this year before it launched the offensive last week. In this environment, Israeli officials have said it was only a matter of time before a new round of fighting broke out.
Hamas seized control of Gaza, a densely populated strip of land sandwiched between southern Israel and Egypt's Sinai desert, five years ago from the rival Fatah movement of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Hamas, a militant group sworn to Israel's destruction, has developed is rocket arsenal to the point where nearly half of Israel's population is in range.
Palestinian militants, led by Hamas, say the rocket fire is a legitimate response to continued Israeli attacks. They also claim they are resisting Israeli occupation of the territory.
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Israel wants a halt to the rocket attacks and an end to arms smuggling into Gaza, most likely in a deal that is guaranteed by Egypt or other international parties. Hamas wants a halt to Israeli assassinations of its leaders and a lifting of the Israeli blockade. While gaps remain wide, both sides have strong interests in a deal. Bringing quiet to Israel's embattled south will make Netanyahu a national hero, weeks before parliamentary elections.
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Nice short profile of Jon Favreau, Obama's 27-year-old speechwriter, and his influences.
And Favreau is right, Gerson's speech for Bush that September 20 was one of the great speeches in American history. But it must be noted here that with that speech the discord between speech and speaker has never been more pronounced, for we have come to know that Gerson's boss never fully grasped the power of words. With an exalting script, Gerson could make George W. Bush sound like Winston Churchill for an hour. But it is Jon Favreau's task and his gift that he is able to make his boss -- a fellow who has been known to write a sentence or two on his own -- sound like Barack Obama.
What I don't understand is how Favreau finds the time to write Obama's speeches *and* direct Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man. Time machine?


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International Symposium on Child Abduction
On 4 December 2009 the Federal Foreign Office organized an International Symposium on Child Abduction.
What begins as a quarrel over a child or children between estranged parents can unfortunately often end in a nightmare experience for all concerned. Cases involving cross-border abduction in particular present left-behind parents and national authorities with exceptional challenges.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction ("Hague Convention"), which has been signed by Germany and eighty other countries, seeks the swift return of abducted children without always being able to guarantee a successful outcome.
Even the basic mechanisms are not available to countries outside the Convention.
In all cases it is the children who suffer most.
The Federal Foreign Office organized the symposium in close consultation with the Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJ), the Federal Office of Justice (BfJ) (responsible for Hague Convention cases) and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ). For the first time national specialists in the field discussed challenges and solutions with experts from Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Islamic world with the aim of providing better support both for parents seeking advice and their children.
The following documentation on the symposium was produced by the Federal Foreign Office:
- Programme (English) PDF | 8 KB
- International Symposium on Child Abduction - Opening Address by Minister of State Cornelia Pieper
- Statement of the Chair concluding the symposium PDF | 11 KB
The following examples of the many other valuable contributions to the symposium can be found below; these are, however, not official Federal Foreign Office statements:
- Powerpoint presentation by Prof. William Duncan, Deputy Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law PDF | 1 MB
- Speech by Judge Amr Abd El Moaty, Egypt PDF | 573 KB
- Speech by Monica Sifuentes, Brazilian Federal Court Judge and Liaison Judge for the Hague Convention PDF | 98 KB
- Presentation by Joel Denis, Canada, Senior Policy Advisor, Consular Policy and Advocacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs PDF | 109 KB
- Speech by Mikiko Otani, Japan, Attorney, Family Affairs Conciliator, Tokyo Family Court PDF | 46 KB
- Speech by Reyna Aurora Martínez López, Deputy Director of Family Law, Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations PDF | 21 KB
- Summary of the conclusions of Panel 1 – Problems between Member States of the Hague Convention by Andrea Schulz, Head of the Federal Office of Justice, the German central authority under the Hague Convention PDF | 9 KB
- Summary of the conclusions of Panel 2 – Experiences with Child Abductions in Non-Member States of the Hague Convention by Prof. William Duncan PDF | 44 KB
- Summary of the conclusions of Panel 3 – Coordination of Domestic Actors and Authorities in cases of International Child Abduction by Ekin Deligöz, Member of the German Bundestag PDF | 15 KB
Speeches available in German only can be found on the German version of this page:
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Secrest steps down as Marietta basketball coach
Led the Tigers' boys program for seven years
March 21, 2013
MARIETTA —For the first time in seven years there will be a new face at the helm of the Marietta Tigers boys basketball team next season as J.D. Secrest has announced his resignation....
Excellent Coach. Quality peson. There is limited talent at Marietta but an abundance of tremendously bothersome parents.
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Having had children go through the Marietta athletic system. I have learned you can not always blame the coach. Marietta allows certain parents-TOO MUCH SAY! Coaches are not allowed to run their programs.If certain kids don't play, their parents complain and the coach is let go, or the kid plays in front of better players, it happens in all the sports. How is it that Warren, Fort Frye and Waterford can have quality programs and we can't. Some Marietta children are spoiled and don't want to put in the work and get to play anyway, what is that teaching younger players? For instance what about drugs found in a car, a couple years ago, of a player, at the HS and the kid still played. It only teaches, that you don't have to work, to play. Let the Coach, do his job and let the kids who work hard and have the talent play. I can only surmise that the above complaint, is from a parent whose child did not play-he may have deserved to play, but the Coaches don't run the team, the Parents do!
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THANK GOD!!!! I can not say how happy I am to hear this news....he is a terrible coach and leader. I certainly hope that someone else steps up to do this job.....wouldn't it be nice to have someone be the head coach who could take young men and teach them the skills necessary to be a great team. I have watched this man coach for the last few seasons and have constantly been amazed at how bad of a coach he is....and yet every year they invite him back! On a final note.......isn't it interesting that this story became public on Monday and finally made an article on Thursday (in the Parkersburg paper). Wonder why no story printed in the "sister" Marietta paper?????? Trying to avoid hearing everyone's thoughts?
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