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'Bad Kid Fort'
Solutions needed for discipline issues
January 9, 2013
The recent incident at Parkersburg High School in which a student with Asperger's Syndrome was placed in a "bad kid fort" as discipline for disruptive behavior in class certainly was not the best wa......
Not surprised that WV would just throw special needs students in to the classroom without lots of training on how to manage them. Asperger's is on the Autism scale and those children vary WIDELY in behavior, learning needs, and social issues. Unfortunately it takes lots of training $ and extra staffing $ and specialists $$ to do this the right way. Don't see that happening here unless the special ed advocates step in to the mix with court cases. Watch what happens then. School costs will go way up. Hope the state of WV is ready. I am not against mainstreaming these children, it is good for us all. I just wish there were a way to do it without all the bad blood that can ensue.
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Why is it surprising that the teachers have not had training of the type that you mention? There is barely any money to keep the doors of the schools open, no money is available for extracurricular activities like band and athletics, and teachers are underpaid. There simply is not any money to pay for this kind of training.
As ketterj noted, kids with autism vary wildly as to behavior patterns. I don't know this particular kid, but in general terms, these kids aren't moaning and crying or anything remotely distracting like that. They just tend to fidget, and can speak out of turn, disrupting the flow of the class.
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Why is it surprising that the teachers have not had training of the type that you mention? There is barely any money to keep the doors of the schools open, no money is available for extracurricular activities like band and athletics, and teachers are underpaid. There simply is not any money to pay for this kind of training.
As ketterj noted, kids with autism vary wildly as to behavior patterns. I don't know this particular kid, but in general terms, these kids aren't moaning and crying or anything remotely distracting like that. They just tend to fidget, and can speak out of turn, disrupting the flow of the class.
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Assuming this teacher graduated from an accredited university, and since this is a requirement for employment in WV, we can assume this teacher did, she received training in human growth and developement, basic psychology, and (here's the big one...) CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, so blaming her actions on her lack of training bears little weight. The article also states that dealing with the student in another manner or having someone else deal with it would have negelected the education of the other students. Um, how much of their educational time was neglected while this "fort" was constructed? Very poor choice of actions by someone who is supposed to be a "professional." Several seem to be blaming the child or his disability... what would have happened if she had done this to a "normal" child? Would you all still excuse her behavior then?
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I think it's about time PHS starts thinking "outside the box".
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I am so tired of hearing that the Teachers need more training this is what you should of been taught as a child. No excuses for this. All this has become is a cry for more money, bull it won't help we just need to hold the school accountable for this.
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In some areas of the world teachers are required to have masters degrees and two years of internship before they can be full fledged teachers. These teachers also have salaries the equivalent of doctors and show the highest achieving students in the world. Don't assume that the meager (american college) 3 1/2 years of barely touching on the essentials of education and several weeks of student teaching will be all the training they need. Most of their education will be the practicum they get on the job. Funny how we require plumbers, electricians, doctors etc. to have extensive journeyman training and yet we just practice "sink or swim" with our kid's teachers. If most other professionals work very hard and become very good the sky is the limit for salary and benefits. Not so with a teacher. I am sure this teacher has learned from this experience and I am equally sure that we will probably never know the full story.
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There was a PLAN in place. The teacher had that plan, if the teacher didn't understand the plan that's the teacher's fault. "More training" = more money, that's what it's all about, more tax payer money being thrown down the drain. Why down the drain? Because any idiot would tell you that it was a beyond a "bad decision" to build a "bad kid fort" around a student. Has it been reported that Pam Goots AFTER THE NEWS STORY BROKE, mass mailed all the teachers telling them it was a fine and dandy and that the kid was laughing and enjoying the harmless little "bad kid fort"? The coverup is often worse than the crime, Goots should be removed from her position at PHS. She and the teacher don't need "more training $$$$" they need to find a different career if they are not smart enough to know this was VERY WRONG.
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What kind of extra training does any adult need to know it is not ok to put a child in a box?
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Just a few famous people that fall under the Autism spectrum. William " Bill" Gates, Steven Speilburg, Albert Einstein, Amadeus Mozart, Daryl Hannah, James Durbin, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Page, And Matthew Laborteaux. There are many more. Those of you that think people with a disorder cannot succeed just ask Bill Gates.
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We have 2 different issues here. The teacher who should know better and didn't follow protocol. Then you have the principal, Ms. Goots, who should know better. I say we give the teacher some additional training and a small suspension to get the teacher thinking correctly and give Ms. Goots a period on the end of her time at PHS. There have been so many times that Ms. Goots judgement has been skewed and she just does what ever she wants. Its time for her to go, your kid may be next.
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Tinfoilhat, your parents should have sent you to a private school. Public school is for the public! Welcome to the real world.
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It is really sad when a teacher needs extra training so they know it is wrong to put a box around a student and write "bad kid fort" on it
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Everyone is quick to jump on the bandwagon that teachers and school officials are to blame every time a parent gets upset over the way his or her "precious darling" gets treated at school. Placing a three sided card board box around the desk of a disruptive child wanting to spit on the girl sitting next to him as well as wanting to strike another child in the classroom does not seem like such a bad idea. This child caused a disruption in the classroom and a little self humility and hands off punishment was the proper call. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The teacher did right. The parents of "precious" want money out of this as well as the loss of jobs. I believe the mother of "precious" facebooked that her autistic child has the same affliction as that of the shooter at Newtown, then get the kid out of PHS and send him to a private psych unit for him to be examined and counseled. I'm glad she warned the community of the d
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LOS ANGELES -- Apolo Anton Ohno is still pondering a final run at the Olympics.
With barely a year to go until the Sochi Games, the most decorated U.S. winter athlete is weighing what role he wants to play in 2014.
Ohno plans to be in Russia for the games, either competing or working in an off-ice gig.
"I've not made an official decision either way," he told The Associated Press. "I very much love the sport."
The short-track speedskater who first took the world by storm at the 2002 Winter Olympics as the star of a sport known as roller derby on ice will be 31 in Sochi. He's been contemplating retirement ever since he earned his eighth career medal three years ago in Vancouver.
But the internal debate goes on.
"For me it's about really committing myself back to the sport," he said. "Do I really want to make another team or do I want to play a different role?"
Ohno has a voracious appetite for training that is reflected in some of his off-ice pursuits, including two stints on "Dancing With the Stars" and running the New York City Marathon in under 3 1/2 hours.
"Physically, I feel like I can make a decision very quickly, but it's more about gaining the experience back and getting the rust out of your skates," he said.
Ohno said he keeps in touch with some of his skating buddies and watches short-track competitions. He'll be in South Korea doing sponsor work with a chance to get on the ice later this month.
"I've been able to take a long break from the sport. It's been so refreshing. It's been exactly what I needed," he said. "It's allowed me to accomplish and do a lot of specific things that I never had time for."
Ohno worked as a correspondent for NBC Sports at the London Olympics, his first games as a spectator. He saw his friend Michael Phelps end a storied career as the most decorated Olympian ever after the swimmer failed to medal in his first race.
"Champions all get kicked when they're down," Ohno said. "He came back stronger than anyone even realized. That was inspirational to me."
Ohno made history in Vancouver, winning three medals in what were essentially his hometown games, having grown up three hours south in suburban Seattle. That gave him eight for his career, the most short track medals of any skater.
"If I had not had that experience my body would be yearning for and wondering what else can you do?" he said.
U.S. Speedskating would gladly welcome back the skater who put short track on the map in this country. Ohno's looks and famous soul patch made him a huge hit with female fans while his close calls on the ice had viewers on the edge of their seats watching a sport most didn't know existed before 2002.
While Ohno carefully considers his future, he's quietly been dealing with a respiratory condition that can be triggered by breathing in cold, dry air during exercise for his entire career.
Known as exercise-induced bronchospasm or EIB, the condition may cause the airways in the lungs to become irritated and temporarily get smaller or become constricted.
It's estimated that more than 30 million Americans experience EIB symptoms during exercise, including shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing or noisy breathing, coughing or decreased exercise endurance.
Ohno said he decided speak out now because dealing with the condition has become second nature to him.
"My mantra has always been to have zero regrets in life," he said. "Everything I do at one speed, I go all-out."

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The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission is now accepting applications for outstanding examples of preservation within the city's jurisdiction. The commission would like to recognize projects that exemplify preservation of historic buildings, resources and individual efforts.
This is the fourth year the commission has sponsored Preservation Awards and the winners will be recognized through local media outlets and receive a $100 cash prize. Nominations may be submitted in three different categories: residential preservation, commercial preservation, and Preservation Advocate, an individual or agency active in preservation for artisanship, education, planning, stewardship and/or advocacy.
According to Lu Ann Welter of the City Planning Department, the purpose of the awards is to recognize meaningful achievements in historic preservation through increased public awareness, appreciation, and support for historic preservation throughout Hendersonville.
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Terrible... just terrible. And it cost 80bucks? What a joke. The whole .sit extension is doing a disservice to the mac platform.
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If you want to compress something better use Diskimages or 7zX.
Installs Kernel Extensions...BEWARE...imho this is is poorly implemented and also can render the OS unstable. Other notable (crap/unstable) progs that do this (thus threatening the stability of the OS) include Norton Utility Suite.
Back to Deluxe, the SYSprefs pane checkbox that enables the creation of archives on the fly as you change the extension in the finder is the problem here (I left mine unchecked when I used to use this app). If you allow this prog access to the OSX kernel, you're risking the OS crashing (not just the prog....the whole OS).
Instead of Deluxe, use the freeware Unarchiver for most files, and the free standalone Stuffit Expander 10 for the few .sitx files you have.
To create archives use the osx built in CMI "create archive off...".
In short, this program is fast becoming obselete.
Stay clear of Deluxe if you want a stable OS
Too expensive, better value elsewhere.
This app would be worth it if they would include RAR compression tools, with encrypting and splitting archives.
As it stands, it can be replaced with any number of freeware tools.
Why does the developer force PC users to provide a credit card to download the Unstuffit tools for the PC?


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January 12, 2011
Detroit's North American International Auto Show Spotlights Hybrids
The 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which will be open to the public from January 15-23 after industry previews, has already shown a spotlight on hybrid vehicles. On January 10 in Detroit, Ford revealed two next-generation hybrid vehicles. The carmaker showed off its first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. It also revealed its C-MAX Hybrid. Both are based on the new Ford C-MAX five-passenger multi-activity vehicle. The models will be built alongside the all-new 2012 Ford Focus and Focus Electric at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. The carmaker, which revealed its Focus Electric last week, announced at NAIAS that it would add 7,000 U.S. jobs over the next two years as a result of its growth, and that it was specifically seeking engineers who specialized in electrification. See the Ford press releases on new hybrids and job expansion.
Meanwhile, General Motor Co.'s Chevy Volt continued to bask in accolades when it was named 2011 North American Car of the Year on January 10. The honor is given by a jury of 49 automotive journalists from across a spectrum of media in Canada and the United States. The hybrid Volt beat out the electric Nissan Leaf and the Hyundai Sonata, which were also finalists. Volt previously collected Motor Trend 2011 Car of the Year honors. Others also sought to make a splash. Notably, Toyota, in highlighting its icon Prius, unveiled its new Prius v hybrid-electric midsize station wagon along with a small, urban-style Prius c concept vehicle. See the Volt press release, the Toyota press release and the NAIAS Web site.


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Polk Gains Neighborly State Senator
Published: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 12:04 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 12:04 a.m.
BARTOW | When Florida lawmakers responded to their once-a-decade requirement last year to redraw district boundaries for seats in the state Senate, and the state and U.S. Houses of Representatives, they scrambled the legislative landscape, particularly in Polk County.
As a result, District 14 of the state Senate now covers Haines City and Poinciana, is centered in Osceola County's Kissimmee and reaches up into Orlando in Orange County.
Newly seated as senator for District 14 is Darren Soto, a Democrat and lawyer from Orlando. Soto, 34, won his November election with a 75.2 percent majority.
He is a former state representative, having won a special election in 2007, and re-election in 2008 and 2010.
Soto appeared in Bartow on Jan. 28 at a meeting of the Tiger Bay Club of Polk County to address and answer questions from the political-and- civic group.
Fitting in with legislators who have represented Polk County since before the 2012 reapportionment should be no problem, Soto said, because he has served with them as state representative from a neighboring district.
"I worked with both parties, including many folks from your delegation." He named state Reps. Seth McKeel, R-Lakeland, and John Wood, R-Haines City, and state Sen. Kelly Stargel, R-Lakeland.
Soto listed several priorities for the annual 60-day legislative session, which starts March 5:
■ Employment. "Jobs are still first and foremost, as far as what we need to be looking at," Soto said.
■ Citrus greening. "We need to get an $8 million appropriation to make sure that we can have enough research money to study greening," he said. "It is decimating our orange groves right now."
■ Tourism. "Another issue that definitely means jobs in this area is keeping our Visit Florida tourism-marketing dollars up," Soto said. "I was pleased to see that we have now Legoland here in Polk County, so you all get a much bigger share of tourism coming through here. Particularly representing the east part of the county, even though it's not in the district, a lot of my folks work there."
■ Education. "We have to look at education funding," he said. "We do see the governor getting on board with raising teacher salaries. That's certainly an admirable start to it. In addition, the universities have asked for $118 million ... to make sure that we don't have to increase tuition."
Soto said his general approach is to take up issues that benefit the majority within his district. Given that the majority is outside Polk County, that could be a conflict. However, his comments in Bartow indicated an interest in serving Polk well.
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Very nice! Right down to the matching spoke cards.
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Spying Iran's Nuclear End Game
As John le Carr'e's Cold War spy movie Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy opens to rave reviews in London, so the story of Iran's nuclear program is taking on a dark le Carr'e-esque 'keep-em-guessing' undercurrent. Probably how Teheran's 'cloak and dagger' regime prefers it. The question is: whose intelligence (pun intended) would it fool?
Iran's nuclear activities happen to be in the shadow of the post-Fukushima world which, among other things, includes Germany's knee-jerk reaction to dump its nuclear program. And presently, the nuclear explosion at Marcoule, France is making news – not least for the problems it is likely to create for the vital implementation of nuclear policies in places such as Britain. Plenty on our nuclear radar to keep us busy then.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic's first nuclear power plant finally opened for business this month garnering surprisingly few headlines. While for some, Iran's nuclear ambitions remain unclear with the real stories currently in Germany and France, just as in a le Carr'e novel, there is a growing abundance of tantalising 'clues' that suggest a more significant master plan taking shape out east. All along, there is this widespread suspicion that a nuclear reactor in Iran is not just for power generation in the first place so the same soul searching now gripping several countries simply does not apply.
Just before midnight on Saturday September 3, the Russian-built, Bushehr nuclear plant finally began trial producing 60 megawatts of power to the country's power grid. Just nine days later, however, senior Iranian and Russian officials were in attendance as the $1 billion plant officially opened shifting gear to deliver between 350-400 megawatts, around 40 percent of the plant's proposed capacity. The 1,000 megawatt facility is scheduled to operate at 100 percent capacity by December 2011. Thereafter Iran proposes a network of similar plants that will help Iran "abandon its reliance on fossil fuels".
Ironically, if people could trust Iran, there is quite a rational reason for the country to develop nuclear power. That would free quite a bit of fossil fuels now used in power generation. Iran with massive oil and natural gas reserves but with a burgeoning population has been dependent for years on the importation of foreign refined gasoline to run its cars. Sanctions and a woefully inefficient energy management have prevented Iran to develop its fossil fuel reserve potential.
As the Bushehr trial got under way in early September, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told AFP that the, "agreement with Iran on Bushehr means that Russia will provide fuel for Bushehr and will take back the spent fuel". So there it is. Russia is pencilled in both to provide the enriched uranium Bushehr needs and will also remove the spent fuel rods. Unfortunately for those weary of Iran, uranium enrichment in that country is about to be stepped up.
Alluding to Russia's role in dealing with Bushehr's enriched uranium, U.S. State department's Nuland also stated that it, "underscores the point that Iran doesn't need its own enrichment facilities". She was referring to Iran's defiant message in June this year that it would be moving its 20 percent enriched high-grade uranium from its Natanz site to the underground mountain bunker site at Fordow, near the city of Qom. And, just for good measure, Iran announced it would also increase its enriched uranium capacity. Western intelligence only detected the Qom bunker site in September 2009 and concluded, given Iran had kept the site top secret, it provided clear evidence of covert nuclear work.
Nuland further sets the ball of current diplomatic concern rolling, stating: "Iran is now the only country in the world with an operating power reactor that has not ratified the Convention on Nuclear Safety, a fact she finds "quite troubling".
Enter Yukiya Amano, head of the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear agency who has announced plans to publish new information backing his "increasing concern" that Iran is in fact working on a nuclear warhead. It seems that before going public, Amano first had to square things with the agency's 35 board member nations. The IAEA's next detailed report on Iran's nuclear developments was formally due in November; the Bushehr launch may, however, force a pre-emptive 'publication' strike.
Clearly an increasingly twitchy Israel is weighing its options. Last month former United States Vice President Dick Cheney upped the diplomatic ante in an interview with U.S. Newsmax magazine. Asked about the possibility of an Israeli attack, Cheney said, "Iran represents an existential threat, and the Israelis will do whatever they have to do to guarantee their survival and their security." Pressed on his source, Cheney maintained he was not quoting any individual Israeli but was summing up conversations he had recently had with "a number of Israeli officials" who "correctly perceive Iran as a basic threat."
Israel's nerves are bound to fray further as they await the IAEA's "new evidence". But then there's also the issue of the "bizarre article" on an Iranian Revolutionary Guard website. As Julian Borger's Global Security Blog at the UK's Guardian newspaper rightly points out, "Any mention of an Iranian nuclear weapon is taboo in the Islamic Republic". So why, Borger asks, has an article (in Farsi) appeared on the Gerdab website, a site run by revolutionary guards, that suggests to domestic readers that the impact of an Iranian nuclear weapon test would just amount to another "normal day" in Iran? Borger's goes on to provide an extensive translation of the article that appears, as Borger suggests, to "have the look of a kite being flown …to get Iranians used to the idea of a nuclear test, and less fearful of international reaction" in its wake. As Borger observes, the article "hammers home the message that an Iranian nuclear test will not lead to disaster" and that "life will go on as before".
While world leaders continue to be perplexed as to Iran's ultimate nuclear ambitions, we might wonder why Iran with the world's second largest natural gas reserves has not develop them and, instead, it has opted for a fast-track a nuclear power program, essentially one that it does not need. As we wait to hear the IAEA's "concerning" evidence, it seems that it is far from difficult to discern Iran's real master plan which involves catapulting itself to superpower status, assume technological pre-eminence in the Islamic world and, for good measure, fulfil its openly stated ambition to "wipe Israel off the map".
The fact is, however the West and Israel play it from here – as last year's Wiki-leaks releases made abundantly clear – Iran's Arab neighbors fear Teheran's regional ambitions every bit as much as Israel does. Anti-Israeli scimitar-rattling apart (purely for domestic consumption), Arab leaders would be just as pleased to see Iran's nuclear uranium enrichment facilities 'closed down'. While Iran continues to believe its bunkers to be bomb-proof, U.S. General David Petraeus is already on record countering that assertion that even if it moved below ground, "Washington had developed a contingency plan for dealing with Iran"s contentious nuclear program".
The mystery surrounding Teheran's nuclear plotting looks, finally, to be heading for its intriguing denouement.


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Week of July 17, 2007
A front-page story detailed the athletic accomplishments of Ashley Rohweder, who was the Colorado State High School Champion in the 300 hurdles. She cleared a hurdle of a different kind when she was born. Ashley weighed only 1 pound and 14 ounces when she arrived three months premature in 1990.
The town of Eagle announced it was undertaking an update of the 1996 Eagle Area Community Plan.
The Porchlight Players community theater group planned a performance titled "Broadway Lights" as part of the Gypsum Daze celebration.
Margaret Booth, a longtime resident of Eagle, passed away. Local citizens fondly remembered how she carried the Olympic torch through town on its journey to Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Week of July 18, 2002
The Colorado Division of Wildlife instituted a voluntary fishing ban on the Eagle River from Avon to Dotsero and on the lower part of Brush Creek. The request came in the midst of a hot and nearly moisture-free summer that was stressing area fish.
Edith Kirby was the Eagle County nominee for the Colorado Cares Volunteer Service Award in the Centennial Award category. The award recognized a Colorado native for his or her significant and lifelong contributions to the state through service and volunteerism.
Peter W. Seibert, who's dream of creating a world-class ski resort lead to the development of Vail, passed away. He was 77 years old.
Treasures Quality Consignments celebrated a grand opening at its new location along Market Street in Eagle.
Week of July 23, 1992
Building permit numbers in Eagle County from the first six months of 1992 were on pace to top 1991 figures. A total of 232 permits for a total new assessed valuation of $26.8 million had been recorded in unincorporated Eagle County.
The Eagle County Public Library was contemplating formation of its own district. The issue was set to go before the voters in a fall election.
Construction had begun on a Hale Irwin/Richard Phelps-designed golf course at the new Cordillera development.
Sam Yantzer of Gypsum stepped down after 22 years of volunteer service with Eagle County Boy Scouts.
The Eagle County Clerk and Recorder issued a marriage license to Vail residents Michael David Greear and Dawn Renee Smith.
Week of July 22, 1982
Robert Kesterson reported that a pair of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep were hanging out in his backyard. Kesterson lived west of Eagle.
Eagle County scheduled public hearing for the Adam's Rib sketch plan revisions.
The inaugural year of Eagle Valley Little League was a success with a total of 90 boys and girls playing on six teams. Marilene Miller of Eagle coached the Boise Cascade team.
Joan Hoza won the District 1 "Make it Yourself With Wool" contest and was set to move on the state competition.
Week of July 20, 1972
The Eagle County School Board and the contractor selected for construction of the new Battle Mountain High School could not bridge a $700,000 gap in the project bid so the board voted unanimously to open up the project for new public bids.
The Eagle Town Board had a lengthy discussion about the merits of hiring a town manager. While members agreed the town needed someone to look after daily administration issues, they also noted Eagle would be hard pressed financially to hire a full-time manager.
The Eagle County Planning Commission ordered a moratorium on additional sewer connections to the Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation District following a series of reports indicating the district's sanitation plant was overloaded.
Slifer and Company was named as the sales agent for the Kaibab Subdivision. "Build your home on an improved town lot or on a rolling country acreage. An uncommon land value in the magnificent Eagle Valley," read the full-page ad.
Week of July 19, 1962
Eagle County Democrats selected a slate of county candidates for the November general election. Dennie Eaton was running for treasurer, Neil Black was running for assessor and incumbent Commissioner Jake Lucksinger, Sheriff Hank Knuth and Coroner Dick Miller were seeking re-election.
Construction of Eagle's new Post Office began. George Carlow owned the Broadway property where the office was planned and he had the government contract to build the new post office.
The Colorado Game and Fish Department was asking for help from Eagle residents to rename Zucker Lake, located southeast of town.
The Eagle County Cowbelles announced the Harold Ward family of Gilman would receive gift certificates for seven pounds and seven ounces of beef as the winner of their annual Father's Day drawing.
Week of July 17, 1952
A group of local sportsmen were working on an effort to build a sports area at Yeoman Park. "Nearly 20 years ago, local fishermen sought to have lakes built in the park on East Brush Creek when they worked for the cooperation of the State Game and Fish Department," reported the Enterprise.
Charles Shaw, the former owner of the Minturn Cleaners, was designated as the Democratic candidate for state representative.
The Eagle County Republican Assembly was planned in Eagle. "Candidates for county office will be nominated. Whether the GOP will present a complete ticket this year remains to be seen," the Enterprise reported.
The Eagle County High School Committee announced it was accepting applications for its bus driver position.
Week of July 17, 1942
Eagle County raised more than double its quota for the local USO drive. The county's quota was $300, but local residents contributed $772.85. USO drive officers G.G. Rice, Ralph Belding and Leo Fessenden wrote a letter to the editor thanking and commending the community.
Eagle County Democrats selected their slate of candidates during the county assembly including F.W. Cave for treasurer, Al Reeder for sheriff, W.H. Lea for surveyor and Alfred Sloss for commissioner.
"Eagle County is planning her own personal slap at Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito et al. An auction to boost the sale of war bonds and stamps will be held soon," the Enterprise reported.
A benefit dance for Mikey Yost, who had lost his home and all of his possessions, was planned at the Gypsum American Legion Hall with music by the Eagle County High School Swingsters.


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For the last two days, we've been releasing photos of a prize we will be giving away to a lucky My Chem fan- a Wilshire Phant-o-matic Epiphone guitar designed by Frank. Learn more about the guitar on Epiphone.com. All you have to do is send in your favorite memory associated with Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Here's how to enter: - Register on MyChemicalRomance.com - Fill out the form to submit your entry Some entries may be featured on MyChemicalRomance.com and MCRmy.com! One fan will be chosen to win the guitar. Contest ends 12/21 at 12 noon PST. The Epiphone Wilshire Phant-o-matic guitar is also available now in the official My Chemical Romance Online Store (link to store). Check out more great info about Frank Iero and his Epiphone Phant-o-matic here Epiphone.com. The contest is now over. Thanks to everyone that entered!
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Hi, I am trying to stream my HD mkvs collection only and I would prefer the tsMuxer option since it is only remuxing avoiding any quality loss and still keeping the bitrate and processing power very low which is just perfect for me. My issue is that some of my mkv do have a DTS track instead of a AC3 one and I was not successfull in finding how to "transcode" only the audio still keeping the video stream intact. I tried the two options force ac3 remuxing and force pcm remuxing but in both cases my ps3 reports a corrupted file and i see the following exception in the console
[Thread-1001] TRACE 01:22:34.141 Exception in thread "Thread-1001" java.lang.NullPointerException
[Thread-1001] TRACE 01:22:34.141 at net.pms.io.PipeIPCProcess.run(PipeIPCProcess.java:54)
[ffmpeg] TRACE 01:22:34.331 Process ffmpeg has a return code of 1! Maybe an error occured... check the log file
[Thread-1002] TRACE 01:22:34.593 Exception in thread "Thread-1002" java.lang.NullPointerException
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.025 Exception in thread "Thread-377" java.lang.NullPointerException
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.025 at java.lang.Thread.init(Thread.java:366)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.025 at java.lang.Thread.<init>(Thread.java:436)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.025 at net.pms.io.ProcessWrapperImpl.<init>(ProcessWrapperImpl.java:55)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.026 at net.pms.encoders.TSMuxerVideo.launchTranscode(TSMuxerVideo.java:206)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.026 at net.pms.dlna.DLNAResource.getInputStream(DLNAResource.java:692)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.026 at net.pms.network.Request.answer(Request.java:187)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.026 at net.pms.network.RequestHandler.run(RequestHandler.java:129)
[Thread-377] TRACE 01:30:21.027 at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:636)
also it would be really great to be able to choose your transcoder based on some criteria of the video like .
- if avc profile less or equal to 4.1 use tsmuxer
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The 29th annual Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Fishing Tournament attracted a large crowd over the weekend. Some 5,000 fishing holes were drilled in the ice for fisherman that traveled to Devils Lake from around the state and the country and 18,000 raffle tickets were sold. After several weeks of sub zero temperatures, fisherman at Saturday's event were treated to not only sunshine but warmer temperatures. Look for a list of prize awards in Tuesday's Journal
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November 17, 2012
BEVERLY — A lot of students like to head south for spring break. Taylor Buchanan won't be one of them, though, because she'll already be there - south, that is, as in West Palm Beach, Fla....
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In June of 2013, President Clinton will host the third meeting of CGI America, an annual event focused on finding solutions that promote economic recovery in the United States. This working meeting will bring together leaders from the business, foundation, NGO, and government sectors to develop solutions that increase employment, advance access to education and skills development, strengthen energy security, and promote an environment for business growth and innovation.


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By Dale Humburg, DU Chief Scientist
The duck season is open in all but a couple of states and zones over the Thanksgiving weekend. With the exception of opening day, that makes late November the most popular waterfowl time of the fall. Many of us choose to add a day or so before the weekend for an extended waterfowl hunt. And most students have an extra day or two away from school as well, making this a prime time for renewing hunting traditions with family and friends. It may not be the best time of the season from a duck harvest perspective; however, it often coincides with changes in the weather, habitat, and bird migrations.
In northern states, decoys are likely to freeze in the ice, and waterfowlers are looking to big water or rivers for late season opportunities. Mid-latitude states are likely right on the edge of recent or pending migrations – sometimes the last of the year. Southern states might still be in a "wait and see" mode with early migrants already on site and only initial mallards and diving ducks setting up winter residence.
Biologically, it's a really dynamic time of the year. Birds are trying to maintain body condition, refueling their depleted reserves en route to the wintering grounds. Completing molt and acquiring breeding plumage adds to nutritional demands. And courtship and pairing are already beginning for many species. Habitat for ducks and habitat for duck hunters serve multiple roles this time of year.
It is a bit strange to see considerably more traffic early Friday morning on the way to the duck marsh. Most vehicles are not towing a duck boat, but are on their way to Black Friday sales instead.
Certainly, recent frigid temperatures and several inches of snow in the prairies, hurricanes in the east, and continued dry weather in many parts of the country have presented a lot of uncertainty about expectations for the Thanksgiving weekend.
For me, however, I'm certainly thankful that I'll be duck hunting with my grandson and not shopping!
Find hunting and migration reports in your area on the Ducks Unlimited Migration Map.
Dale Humburg has served as Ducks Unlimited Chief Scientist since 2007 and has been involved in waterfowl and wetlands research and management for more than 40 years. He began his waterfowl education with his dad in a duck boat in the mid-1950s, and this has continued ever since. His experience in wetland and waterfowl research has involved semi-permanent marsh management, invertebrate dynamics, willow wetlands, Canada goose wintering ecology, evaluation of waterfowl hunting programs, surveys of waterfowl hunters, and floodplain wetland restoration. Humburg is passionate about passing on the waterfowling traditions that he learned from his father to his grandchildren.
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Heavy rains and the past few days of flooding have caused a great deal of damage to property.
And according to the state department of health, current conditions may pose some concerns about West Nile virus.
"We need to look at our property and make sure we don't have areas of standing water," said Dr. Margaret Morrison, director of District 6. "That's the biggest concern. Mosquitoes are going to breed and hatch within a matter of days if we have stagnant water."
Other preventive measures include wearing protective clothing when outdoors and using repellents.
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By guest blogger Serena Piper
Journalism major at the University of Oregon. Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus Oregon. Magazine, freelance blogger, future world traveler. In her spare time, she likes to read as many books as she can, go for long drives, and peruse news websites. Hopes to one day write for National Geographic.
Stop what you're doing and check your resumé.
Is there a section devoted to your volunteer experience? If not, maybe you should think twice about what you have planned for this summer. A lot of students hesitate to volunteer if it's not required for school, a scholarship, or, heaven forbid, paying off a debt to society. But there's something you should know: it's not only personally rewarding, but it matters more to employers than you may think.
In my previous post about volunteering, I mentioned my experience at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County, Oregon – and I can't tell you how many opportunities I've snagged simply based off of this. Although listed at the bottom of my resumé, most employers have always asked about my experience at BBBS during the interview. BBBS has a lot of sponsors, so they have a ton of support what they do for at-risk youth. Keep in mind, this can be key to networking post-grad.
What volunteering says about you
Volunteering says that you are reliable and dedicated to showing up to the job even if it's unpaid. Showing you care about your community says a lot about the type of person you are, so think about what you're passionate about, and then find an organization that matches. Volunteerships are just like jobs: if you like what you're doing, it doesn't feel like work.
But volunteering is not all about what's on your resume, either. I've made a lot of connections and friends I might not otherwise have made. Over the years, I've written numerous articles about BBBS, I'm constantly telling friends about volunteer opportunities, and I've even spoke to a room of 500 people at BBBS' annual Fall breakfast about how mentoring has influenced my life.
If you're feeling defeated and discouraged by how long it's taking for you to complete your college degree, volunteering will give you immediate results every time you do it. If you volunteer at an animal shelter, you'll see animals adopted every day; if you volunteer at a homeless shelter, you'll dish out a meal the people you serve couldn't be more grateful for.
In the end, volunteering isn't just about donating your time. It's about becoming a better person through generosity; giving your time to a person or place that could really use it, even though you have a million other things you could be doing. And it's amazing how something seemingly so small can mean so much to someone else, but also be incredibly humbling.


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As with any Tippmann and in fact any paintball gun, make sure the marker is properly cleaned and oiled. This solves many problems. Having said that, when a marker won't stay cocked the first things to look at are the sear, bolt, and bolt oring.
The sear and bolt connect together to hold the bolt in the back position. If one of these is damaged or worn then they won't connect correctly and the bolt can free cycle back and forth. If you have to replace one then you should probably replace the other at the same time.
The bolt / hammer oring is what seals between the bolt and the body of the gun. You need a good seal here so the excess air from the firing sequence can blow back the bolt to the back position to catch on the sear. If that oring is worn, broken, missing, etc then the air will escape around it and not give sufficient force to get the bolt back. If the oring is dry or swollen then it might be creating too much drag to allow the bolt to freely move back far enough.
So, rapid fire / won't stay cocked: Check your rear bolt, sear, and rear bolt oring.
STILL having a problem? Check your velocity. On the first shot, do you get a good normal velocity shot off or is it low? If your gun is rapid firing AND your velocity on that first shot is low then you could have a cracked power tube. A cracked tube is similar to a bad rear bolt oring in that the air is escaping around to the wrong place rather than forcing the bolt back. A cracked tube will also cause low velocity as air going forward also escapes out the crack.
Symptom: rapid fire
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The temperature was headed into the 90s Sunday afternoon, but the heat couldn't keep several hundred people from attending the Pioneer Corvette Association's annual car show on the final day of......
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SURG & SURG/CW: Small Undergraduate Research Grants
SURG Crosswalk (SURG/CW)
Open to SURG applicants who have projects that cross two or more department or colleges, SURG/CW projects must substantially draw upon and engage with multiple disciplines and fields. It is not sufficient for individuals or team members to have multiple majors. Rather, the proposed work must be interdisciplinary, not just the participants. SURG/CW provides supplemental funding on top of what is awarded through SURG. Click here for more information on SURG/CW.
SURG & SURG/CW Proposal Deadline for Spring 2017: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
The Small Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) program offers grants for materials and supplies to undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon for research in all fields of study.
What can I do?
Students interested in any form of research may apply. You can work alone or in a large group, in a traditional or inter-disciplinary field, in a professor's lab or in a studio – it's up to you.
The URO adheres to a broad definition of research: "Research, scholarly, or artistic activities that lead to the production of new knowledge; to increased problem solving capabilities, including design and analysis; to original, critical or historical theory and interpretation; or to the production of art or artistic performance."
How much funding can I get?
One-person projects qualify for grants up to $500. Group projects can receive up to $1000. The grants are given as cash awards for materials and supplies related to your project only, and will not affect your financial aid.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you are:
1. A CMU undergraduate student - including freshmen - in a degree-granting program;
2. Going to be enrolled during the semester of your grant for Fall or Spring awards, or the semester following your grant for Summer awards;
3. In good academic standing (not on probation, leave of absence or suspension).
When should I apply?
If you are interested in a SURG grant for the Spring 2017 semester, the deadline is Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Appointments with the Director or Assistant Directors of the URO to review proposals should be made no later than Monday, October 24, 2016.
What are the Grant Requirements?
By accepting your grant, you are agreeing to:
1. participate in all required URO events
2. write thank you notes to donors
3. complete all assessments connected to your SURG
4. present your work at the Undergraduate Research Symposium (Meeting of the Minds)
5. follow human subjects protocol, where appropriate.
Failure to satisfy these requirements will result in ineligibility for future awards.
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The Kentucky Horse Park hosts a diverse selection of events. On any given weekend, visitors will find some of the most fun things to do in Lexington, including horse shows, rodeos, festivals, museum exhibits, shopping and more. If you're searching for fun family things to do in Lexington, check out our event calendar below for activities that will keep everyone entertained.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 9:00am to Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 5:00pm
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SAN JOSE -- David Fales' fabulous tenure at San Jose State is over. He's off preparing for May's NFL draft, where he'll likely be a mid-round pick.
Meanwhile, the Spartans are past the midway point of spring practice as they look to identify his replacement. Coach Ron Caragher has cautioned against judging the next SJSU quarterback against Fales' greatness.
"We addressed that early on -- to not compare," Caragher said. "And I certainly hope our fans don't compare. David was special, and he had two really great years for San Jose State, but there's another quarterback waiting in the wings and ready to emerge and bring something new and different to the table."
The competition primarily is centered around program veterans Blake Jurich and Joe Gray.
Jurich, a senior from Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley High, is known more for his running ability and brings that dynamic both on designed zone read runs and when plays break down. But Caragher likes his quick release in the passing game.
"He's not a big windup guy," Caragher said. "When his brain says, 'throw it,' it's out nice and quick."
Gray, a junior from Dorsey High-Los Angeles, has a cannon for an arm, perhaps stronger than that of Fales. Caragher has also lauded his decision-making and leadership skills.
"He's got good energy on the field," Caragher said. "Those intangibles are there."
Offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty said the two quarterbacks are ahead of where he thought they would be.
"Both guys are extremely confident in how they're playing," Dougherty said. "It's really a consistency thing right now. They'll have 10 plays in a row where they're doing things exactly the way we want them, and then they'll have a couple plays where they'll miss a throw."
Jurich and Gray have both said they aren't out to replace the quarterback who, in just two seasons, rewrote the school's record book and left as its all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. They're focused only on playing the way they know how and enjoying the competition.
"We can only control what we do," Jurich said. "Competition brings out the best in us. That's all you can ask for."
"I want to be what's right for the team," Gray said. "I'm not big on just what I want, so what the team needs is what I want to be."
Their teammates are closely watching the signal callers compete and like what they've seen.
"They're all throwing well," sophomore tight end Billy Freeman said. "I'm interested to see what happens because it's going to be a fight."
The common thread from key offensive players is that it's tough to see much separation.
"I'm comfortable with either one," senior receiver Jabari Carr said. "I feel like, starter or not, both are going to have packages, both are going to get playing time."
That's one area Gray could have an advantage. Jurich has experience as a package player, particularly in 2012 when he was used heavily on option runs. He could rather seamlessly handle that kind of role.
Throughout scrimmage sessions during spring camp, play-calling with Gray has featured more passing while the Spartans have run more with Jurich on the field.
"I don't foresee anything happening where it's all one or the other," Dougherty said. "If Joe happens to be the guy, Blake definitely warrants putting him on the field and having a package. Or if Blake wins the job, Joe does some things that maybe Blake doesn't do."
While Caragher hasn't ruled out naming a starter when spring practice ends later this month, it appears more likely the competition will continue into the summer and fall.
"My goal would be to feel like we have two starters," Caragher said.
For more coverage of San Jose State athletics, visit the SpartanCentral blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sjsu. Follow Jimmy Durkin on Twitter at Twitter.com/Jimmy_Durkin.


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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - Twice a year, Anderson Ranch Arts Center brings artists from all over the country - and sometimes the world - to its campus for a 10-week residency program.
During that time, the 14 artists live and work on the campus, focus on a particular study or dabble in a new medium, and collaborate and provide one another feedback.
Now the spring 2013 program is wrapping up, and the ranch will host an open house on April 9 showcasing the residents' work. The open house gives the public an opportunity to tour the studios, meet the residents and even purchase their work.
This year's crop of residents includes artists from all over the U.S. as well as two from foreign countries. Painter Sarah Kurz, of New York City, used her time at the ranch to expand her practice and do more works on paper.
Kurz paints a lot of portraits as well as film stills and landscapes. Most of Kurz's portrait subjects are women. One painting she did of a film still during her residency was of a man and a woman, though.
"It's the first ... portrait that I've done where there's two figures - but still keeping the focus on the female," she said.
On why most of her subjects are female, Kurz said it's the same reason writers write what they know.
"What I know is being me, being female," Kurz said.
Women historically were the subjects of paintings by male artists, and they were often portrayed nude, Kurz said.
"I feel that I have something to add, being female," she said. "It's a different kind of sexuality than when a man for the most part paints a female."
Cait Finley, of Missoula, Mont., has been working in a variety of media, primarily clay. Finley, whose work has appeared in natural-history museums, says she is inspired by the interaction of the natural world and humans.
She's taken her work outdoors and photographed it and plans to use the ranch's video equipment to film it, "almost as a natural history documentary," she said.
"I'm really excited about the idea of filming video with it," Finley said.
Resident Kevin Reiswig, of Chicago, has been steambending wood into shapes that the material is not often used for.
"People kind of think of wood as ... really rigid and strong," Reiswig said. "It's a living, breathing material that I think we can really relate to as human beings."
The Ohio native has been working with wood from an oak and an ash tree that fell on his friend's property. The trees were weakened by an invasive species called the emerald ash borer, so their wood is striped with blue streaks.
Reiswig said he often gets asked if his work is functional.
"My work is more about how we work ... how we build things and then make meaning out of objects," Reiswig said. "I work in changing people's perceptions of objects and materials. ... So yeah, I do think it is functional, but it's not furniture."
The spring open house is free and open to the public. Dinner is available afterward in the ranch cafe for $18. There is also a craft time for kids to make an art project using paint and paste.


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Starting the first of April, The Knolls got a brand new menu, specially designed by our new Executive Chef, David Senia. It has been very exciting to have Chef Senia on the team, not just because of his vast years of experience that he brings to the kitchen but also his friendly and cheerful personality which brings much life to the kitchen at The Knolls.
Part of the exciting tasks leading up to a new menu launch is the tastings and food shows. Watching the chefs at work skillfully plating each dish is almost like watching a work of art come to life. Next up is the tasting of the food. One of the signatures on the new menu is the Chicken and Lobster Ravioli. This is a unique dish because it is served with a light citrus sauce, giving it a mildly tangy flavor, which perfectly complements the savory elements.
And what better way to celebrate the new menu than with the recipe for Chicken and Lobster Ravioli? Now admittedly, this recipe is a bit labor intensive. So if it is too much for you, then please stop by The Knolls and allow our chefs to prepare it for you!
700g Lobster
700g Foie gras
500g Celeriac
300g Chicken breast
1tbs Olive oil
White pepper & salt (to taste)
50g Chicken stock
100g Ready-made Pasta dough
100g Shallots
1 Lemon skin
1 Orange skin
1 Tomatoes
100g Olive oil
For The Ravioli-
-Remove the lobster from the shell, keeping the head and the shells
-Blend the lobster, foie gras and chicken breast in a food processor until smooth
-Add in the olive oil and mix well. Season with salt & pepper
-Roll out pasta dough and make ravioli with the lobster and chicken stuffing
-Keep refrigerated until needed
For The Ragout-
-Dice the shallots and tomatoes
-Cut the orange and lemon skins into fine slices and blanche in water to remove the bitterness
-Combine shallots, tomatoes, orange and lemon skin, with the olive oil and mix well
For The Sauce-
-Roast the lobster shells in a pan until fragrant
-Add in the chicken stock and reduce until it begins to thicken
-Add a touch of cream and season with salt & pepper
-Strain and keep aside until needed
To Serve-
-Blanche the readymade ravioli in a salted boiling water for about 2 or 3 minutes until cooked
-Add the cooked ravioli into the sauce and braise, until the sauce coats the ravioli
-Divide the ravioli into pasta plates and pour the sauce over
-Drizzle the ragout on top
Voila! Enjoy this beautiful Chicken and Lobster Ravioli!


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Did You Know that ODI Automatically Summarizes Data Errors?
By Christophe Dupupet-Oracle on Oct 09, 2009
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This post assumes that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Interface, Flow and Static Control, as well as Knowledge Module are used here assuming that you understand them in the context of ODI. If you need more details on these elements, please refer to the ODI Tutorial for a quick introduction, or to the complete ODI documentation for detailed information..
If you take advantage of either Flow Control or Static Control in your interfaces, you know that ODI will automatically trap errors for you as you run your interfaces.
When you select the Controls tab of your interface, where you will decide which Knowledge Module will be used to identify the errors, you have an option to drop the Error table and another one to drop the Check table. Have you ever wondered what these are?
The Error table is the table that will be created by ODI to store all errors trapped by the FLOW_CONTROL and STATIC_CONTROL of your interface. You have probably already used the error table. This table is structured after your target table, along with administrative information needed to re-cycle or re-process the invalid records. It is loaded by ODI with all records that fail to pass the validation of the rules defined on your Target table. This feature is often referred to as a Data Quality Firewall as only the "good" data will make it to the target table.
Once all errors have been identified for a given interface, ODI will summarize them into another table: the Check table. There will be only one such table per data server: all target tables in the server (irrespectively of their schema) will share the same summary table. The name of this table is defined by default by the CKMs as SNP_CHECK_TAB.
You will find the check table in the default work schema of your server. To locate this schema, you have to go back to topology, in the Physical Architecture tab. Expand your data server to list the different physical schemas. One of the schemas is your default schema and will be identified by a checkmark on the schema icon (see SALES_DWH in the example below).
When you edit the schema, it has an associated work schema. The work schema associated to your default schema is your default work schema: ODI_TMP is the following example.
Note that you can change your default schema by selecting/unselecting the default option in the schema definition. But remember that you will always need exactly one default schema for each server.
Now that we know where to find this table, let's look at its structure:
- CATALOG_NAME, SCHEMA_NAME: location of the table that was being loaded (i.e. the target table)
- RESOURCE_NAME, FULL_RES_NAME: name of the table that was being loaded
- ERR_TYPE: type of control that was performed (Flow Control or Static Control)
- ERR_MESS: plain English error message associated with the error
- CHECK_DATE: date and time of the control
- ORIGIN: name of the ODI process that identified the errors
- CONS_NAME: name of the constraint (as defined in the ODI Models) that defines the rule that the record violated
- CONS_TYPE: type of error (duplicate primary key, invalid reference, conditional check failed, Null Value)
- ERR_COUNT: number of records identified by the process that failed to pass that specific control rule.
A sample of the data available in that summary table is show below (we split the content in 2 screenshots to make this more readable - this is one and only one table):
There are many possible uses for this table: decision making in your ODI processes based on the number of errors identified or the type of errors identified, basic reporting on errors trapped by ODI, trend analysis or the evolution of errors over time...
Do not hesitate and share with us how you leverage this table!
Screenshots were taken using version 10.1.3.5 of ODI. Actual icons and graphical representations may vary with other versions of ODI.


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Zhengmin "Min" Qian, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology
Research Interests: Maternal and Child Health, Global Health, Environmental Health, Exposure Assessment, Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution
Courses: Principals of Epidemiology (Epi 500) and Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (EOH 550/EPI 550)
Education History: PhD, Exposure Assessment/Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Rutgers University
SLU faculty since: 2010
Zhengmin (Min) Qian, MD, PhD is a Professor of Epidemiology and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology. His area of expertise is environmental epidemiology. He has years of experience working as an environmental epidemiologist both in China and in the U.S. Dr. Qian's research areas of focus include maternal and child health, global health, environmental health, exposure assessment, indoor and outdoor air pollution.
Most notably he was a key investigator on the study "Health Effects of Long-term Air Pollution on Lung Function and Respiratory Health in Children and Adults in Four Chinese Cities" sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Annex 1 of the China-U.S. Protocol for Scientific and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Environment Protection from 1987 to 2001.
Currently, Dr. Qian and his colleagues are evaluating whether ambient air pollutants at levels typically found in the developing countries of Asia are related to increased rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and intrauterine growth retardation in neonates born in Wuhan, China. The proposed research follows up approximately 100,000 women and their infants.


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- Jul 21:
- Comic-Con 2013: Has Comic-Con sold its soul to Hollywood?
- Jul 20:
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' debuts trailer, talks kissing
- Comic-Con 2013: Metallica goes intense in concert film
- Comic-Con 2013: Superman to return with Batman
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Once Upon a Time' -- Robert Carlyle and Colin O'Donoghue hint about what future holds
- Jul 19:
- Comic-Con 2013: Geek god Joss Whedon strikes back with 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Games of Thrones' Slays the Crowd with action-packed panel
- Comic-Con 2013: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost crack wise on Edgar Wright's 'The World's End' panel
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Walking Dead' headed for most extreme season yet?
- Jul 18:
- Comic-Con 2013: 'Ender's Game' stars answer gay rights questions
- Comic-Con 2013: Seen and heard around the convention halls
- Comic-Con 2013: On Matt Smith and buzz about the new Dr. Who
- Jul 17:
- Comic-Con: 5 survival tips
- Jul 16:
- For many celebs, San Diego's Comic-Con is an annual pilgrimage
- Comic-Con takes comics culture from geek to chic
- Jul 10:
- Comic-Con 2013 -- aka Disneyland for Nerds -- here I come
- Jul 20:
- Oakland protests leave many weary, looking for safer alternatives
- Oakland: Trayvon Martin verdict spurs students, families to action
- Trayvon Martin's parents lead protests over Zimmerman verdict
- Across US, people rally for 'Justice for Trayvon'
- Jul 17:
- Poole: Trayvon Martin case demands commentary from sports figures
- Criminal charges filed against 3 Oakland protesters in Monday's demonstration
- Jul 16:
- Public Forum: The slaying of Trayvon Martin, its aftermath and how media images impact perception
- Oakland's Youth Radio station suffers vandalism, continues focus on Zimmerman verdict
- George Zimmerman verdict is topic of Cal State East Bay gathering
- Stevie Wonder won't sing in Florida after Zimmerman verdict
- Oakland mops up after third day of protests
- Jul 15:
- Demonstrators take over freeway on third night of protests in Oakland
- Oakland: At least two people injured during hours-long protest; freeway briefly shut down
- Oakland merchants, mayor decry damage from weekend's protests
- Tammerlin Drummond: Zimmerman verdict shows insanity of Florida gun laws
- Chat transcript:: Zimmerman verdict sparks anger, property destruction in Oakland
- Mercury News editorial: Zimmerman trial struck chord with deep resonance
- Oakland: Downtown cleanup underway after weekend protests
- Jul 14:
- Acquittal in Trayvon Martin case prompts protests, debate
- Zimmerman acquittal hits Oakland hard
- Hayward: Woman allegedly attacks 73-year-old musician on stage after song dedicated to Trayvon Martin
- Oakland: More demonstrations planned as property owners clean up after overnight protest
- Obama calls for calm after Zimmerman acquittal in Martin case
- George Zimmerman verdict: More protests planned for Sunday
- Zimmerman, cleared in Trayvon Martin death, faces outrage
- Rallies against Zimmerman verdict being held in US
- Jul 13:
- Antioch police chief writes lengthy message on Zimmerman verdict
- George Zimmerman trial timeline: How the case unfolded
- Zimmerman, Martin families react on Twitter
- Quotes and reaction to Zimmerman verdict
- George Zimmerman found not guilty in death of Trayvon Martin
- Zimmerman cleared in shooting of Trayvon Martin
- No arrests after Saturday night vandalism in downtown Oakland
SAN DIEGO -- Hours after President Barack Obama delivered remarks about Trayvon Martin and the George Zimmerman trial, Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson addressed the racially charged case at Comic-Con in San Diego.
Foxx was at the massive pop culture convention to promote his role as the villain Electro in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." Holding his 4-year-old daughter Annalise, who wore a Spider-Man backpack and shoes, Foxx said he was "disappointed" in the July 13 not guilty verdict in Florida.
He had been among the most vocal celebrities expressing support for Martin's family, having met the teen's mother Sybrina Fulton at an awards show.
"She's always been courageous in saying this has never been about race. She said it's about 17-year-old kids. We have to protect our kids. So I stand with her forever," Foxx said.
"It was great to see Bruce Springsteen in Ireland dedicate a song to Trayvon. I think that's what really makes it universal in the fact that we know that there's race involved, but to see all races coming together and saying that hey, there's something wrong," Foxx said. "There's something wrong when a 17-year-old child is on his way home and someone with a gun pursues him and he ends up losing his life."
Foxx said Martin's case was part of an "epidemic" of gun violence in the US.
"When you look at Sandy Hook and Aurora and all these different things where we're losing our children. Chicago -- 67 kids, people killed in a week -- we have an epidemic," he said. "And it's up to us as the grown folks to be smart enough and intelligent and nice to each other to have a difference of opinion, but also understand that we have to come to a solution."
Samuel L. Jackson was also on hand at the convention, promoting the remake of "RoboCop." He said he'd been out of the country for much of the trial and during the verdict, but expected the result.
"I'm not really surprised by it considering the way the case was presented and the representation that the family had, and the portrayals that they put out there of the kid and how peoples' attitudes are about those particular things," Jackson said.
Still, he said, he was "encouraged by the attitude of people after the verdict, that people are willing to stand up and take a stand and get out in the streets, and let their voices be heard."


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A textile manufacturer plans to open a facility in Surry County and add nearly 40 new, high-paying jobs over the next three years.
Willow Tex LLC, which makes synthetic leather under the IZIT brand, will move into Mount Airy, Gov. Bev Perdue announced in a news release.
The jobs will pay $56,000 a year on average, which is nearly twice the county's average salary of $29,484.
Willow Tex can receive a grant of up to $130,000 from the One North Carolina Fund if it meets certain goals, and the company will invest $6.1 million in return for the incentives.
Willow Tex is based in Illinois and makes synthetic leather that is sold to the contract design, marine and aviation industries. For more information, visit izitleather.com.


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Oregon juror jailed for texting during trial
Published: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:48 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:48 a.m.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A judge in Oregon noticed an unexpected glow on a juror's chest while the courtroom lights were dimmed during video evidence in an armed-robbery trial.
The juror, it seemed, was texting.
Marion County Circuit Judge Dennis Graves cleared the courtroom and excused all jurors except 26-year-old Benjamin Kohler.
According to a news release from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Kohler had no explanation for his actions.
Jurors in Oregon are given explicit instructions at the outset of each trial not to use cellphones in court.
Graves held Kohler in contempt, and Kohler spent most of Tuesday and Wednesday in the county jail. He was released Wednesday night.
Neither the nature of the text message nor its recipient was disclosed.
Kohler did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment Thursday.
An alternate juror took his place. Sheriff's spokesman Don Thomson said the trial ended Thursday with the defendant found guilty.
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A bunch of us grad students from UC Davis ran the Angel Island 12k and 25k this year, and I can say confidently it was the best run many of us had ever done. The organization was smooth and low key because it was a small event, and the incredible views made one forget that they were running at all. I would recommend this event to anyone, it was super fun and non-competitive, beautiful and relaxing. A fantastic Saturday morning at the very least.
5 stars on a five scale. Well-organized, great course, phenomenal views. Most fun I've ever had at a race and I've done dozens.
This was my first trail run - I LOVED IT - it was so much fun and the perfect (small) size, the course was great wtih views views views... Next year the rubber chicken is mine!
This was my first trail race and it will be hard to beat! The run itself, the views, the organizers/participants were all amazing!!! My only complaint is that I had to double back a couple of times since I missed some of the switch backs so I think it would be helpful to have a few people on the course directing or making sure you know where you are going (or signs with arrows rather than just the orange tape) since it can be easy to get lost in your run with the beautiful scenery around you. Other than that, absolutely incredible!!!!!!
This was my first organized trail race and it was absolutely fantastic! The runners were super-friendly, everyone was having a great time. Next time I just know to start out early in the front since it was easy to get behind some slower runners going up the hill. The views were amazing!!!!
Romancing the Island is not an easy run -- over 3 miles up, 2 flat, 2 down. But, it is fantastic! You'll never find better views of the GGBridge, Alcatraz, and the city as you will on this run. I am definitely in for future races here.
I was an Angel Island virgin until this race, and I loved it! I prefer running trails, so I was excited to do this one. The organization was great, the entertainment before the race was fun and the weather couldn't have been better! The views from the trail were incredible! Next time, I'll carry a camera! This was a great way to spend a Saturday morning.
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