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BERKELEY -- Cal freshman Fabiano Hale said he suffered a major concussion and needed stitches in his ear after an altercation with a football teammate that landed him in the hospital overnight and prompted an investigation by UC Berkeley police.
"I have a headache still," Hale told the Santa Cruz Sentinel, his hometown newspaper.
A walk-on running back from Soquel High, Hale said he is recovering at home and plans to return to school Monday.
Cal athletics in a statement said it is cooperating with a police investigation into the incident Friday at the Simpson Center training facility but would not have further comment until the matter is resolved.
Hale declined to answer most questions, including what prompted the exchange, who else was involved and which party was the aggressor. He said he was advised not to comment because the investigation is ongoing.
Hale did say he does not remember being taken to the hospital.
"I don't know what my emotions are," he said. "I'm focusing on getting better and getting my head right so I can focus in school."
Hale, 18, has not played in a game for the Bears this season.
In its statement, Cal said Hale was checked into the urgent care facility at the Tang Center on campus after the incident. A representative for Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley said Hale was discharged from the hospital Saturday.
The identity of the second player involved has not been made public.
Coach Sonny Dykes took no questions on the subject at his weekly news conference.
There is no specific information that the Cal incident involved hazing.
Asked about the Miami Dolphins' situation involving former Stanford lineman Jonathan Martin, who left the team after bullying from teammate Richie Incognito, Dykes called hazing "one of the dinosaurs that's dying off in football."
"It's kind of been a football thing that we don't tolerate at all," Dykes said. "It was one of the traditions when we got here that the freshmen would pick up the seniors' (mealtime) trays and take their trash. We ended that immediately."
Dykes said he and his staff have been "crystal clear" with players about expectations for their conduct on and off the field.
"They're 18-, 19-, 20-year-olds. They're going to make mistakes," he said. "But I trust their intentions, believe they're good kids with good hearts."
The Cal statement said there was "a lot of misinformation reported" on the matter that required their response.
Specifically, Cal said that a team physician, coach and administrator each contacted the Hale family before the family arrived at the hospital. The coach also visited the player and his family at the hospital.
"We are still in the process of gathering information, but will not rush to judgment," the statement said.
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The Exeter News-Letter asked five candidates — two Republicans and three Democrats — running for the three seats in the District 17 state rep. race in the Nov. 6 election to complete a candidate questionnaire. District 17 includes Newmarket and Newfields.
The candidates were posed seven questions in the areas of gambling, Right-to-Work legislation, Medicaid, same-sex marriage, and budget cuts, for example. The News-Letter will publish responses to one question per edition leading up to the election. Here are the candidates' responses to Question No. 5. in alphabetical order:
Michael Cahill
Age: 58
Address: Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket
Occupation: Computer technician
Education: AS, business computer management
Public service/public office experience: none
Party: Democrat
Question 5: What, if any, budget cuts made during the last legislative session would you restore and why? How would you pay for it?
Answer: The cuts to education should be restored. I would roll back the reductions the Legislature made to cigarette and meal taxes.
William H. Connery III
Age: 29
Address: 2 Salmon St., Apt G25, Newmarket
Occupation: Laborer
Education: B.A. political science, UNH
Public service/public office experience: United States Army Cavalry Scout, 3 years; tour of duty in Iraq May 2003- July 2004
Party: Democrat
Question 5: What, if any, budget cuts made during the last legislative session would you restore and why? How would you pay for it?
Answer: First and foremost I would reinstate all funding to the state's university system. Affordable higher education is the only pathway for many in the working and middle classes to achieve a more comfortable and productive lifestyle. UNH was already one of the most expensive state universities in the country when I attended and all these cuts just make it even harder on those outside of the upper class to ever climb the social ladder. In order to pay for this I would reinstate the 10-cent cigarette tax that was cut by the Republicans, which by most estimates cost the state approximately $20 million.
And before anyone tries to say I'm just going after the smokers I should mention that I am a smoker myself and I can afford an extra dime on my pack of cigarettes. Another method to pay for this would be to decriminalize marijuana. It costs the state of New Hampshire roughly $35,000 per year to house and feed an inmate in the prison system. Why would we waste that money locking up non violent pot smokers for any amount of time whose only crime is the use of a plant that was made illegal in the late 1930s due to racist views about its use in the Latino and African American communities?
We all know our state motto is "Live free or die" so let's start letting these people live free in the same way someone who chooses to drink is free to do so. The War on Drugs has been a miserable failure that has done nothing other than ruin the lives of those unfortunate enough to get caught. Let's stop throwing these people in jail, have them pay a fine, and then be done with it.
In addition to that I would also borrow an idea from Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey. New Jersey recently enacted legislation that would send non violent first time drug offenders to rehab and counseling rather than send them to jail. Studies show that the cost in their state to due this would be half of what it would cost them to send these same people to jail. I suggest we do the same.
Josh Davenport
Age: 42
Address: 59 Lang's Lane, Newmarket
Occupation: Computer programmer
Education: BA, biology, College of Wooster
Public service/public office experience: two years state rep., NH General Court.
Party: Republican
Question 5: What, if any, budget cuts made during the last legislative session would you restore and why? How would you pay for it?
Answer: Given the state of the economy, your questions are in the wrong order. We are already spending all that the people can afford, so any restoration of previous cuts would require off-setting cuts elsewhere. If forced on the issue, I would raise tolls, and use the revenue for road and bridge repair, which has been shuffled aside for too long.
As a side note, the budget process in monolithic, so that if you are not on the Ways and Means or Finance committees, you have less influence than you have on stand-alone bills. I attempted to restore funding in two places, but was rebuked — and rightfully so. We cut many things that people want, and each of us gave up things we wanted to preserve, so that we could fund things people need. I'm proud to have been a part of it.
Marcia Moody
Age: Experienced
Address: Maple Street Newmarket
Occupation: State representative
Education: BA in Art and English
Public Service/Public Office Experience: Eight years as a state rep.
Party: Democrat
Question 5: What, if any, budget cuts made during the last legislative session would you restore and why? How would you pay for it?
Answer: I would restore the cuts made to Education and to Health and Human Services to aid for the mentally and physically disabled. I think these are essential services. I would restore the cigarette tax that cost us $30 million in revenue and I would restore the 1 percent meals and rooms tax that was cut.
Adam Robert Schroadter
Age: 33
Address: 55 Smith Garrison Road, Newmarket
Occupation: Entrepreneur, operation of The Stone Church Music Club; Pro Business, Pro Job-Creation State Representative.
Education: Marketing and Management, University of Utah; MBA, Graziadio School of Business & Management at Pepperdine University.
Public service/public office experience: Current member of the New Hampshire House committee on Resources, Recreation, & Development. Boards and Commissions include the New Hampshire House Business Coalition, Founding Member; New Hampshire State Film Commission, Advisory Board; Piscataqua Region Estuary Partnership, Advisor to the Public Policy Committee; Navigating The Real World, New Hampshire publication Advisory Board. These commitments are maintained undeterred by significant family tragedy and, be that as it may, are well above and beyond average legislative participation.
Locally, I helped rejuvenate Newmarket's Olde Home Day and Founded the New Hampshire Oyster Festival. I co-founded the Newmarket Farmers' Market. I serve on Newmarket's Planning Board, Advisory Heritage Commission, Board of Directors for the Business Association, the Newmarket Heritage and Culture Center Committee, and the Newmarket Downtown WiFi Committee.
Party: Republican
Question 5: What, if any, budget cuts made during the last legislative session would you restore and why? How would you pay for it?
Answer: The more robust and diverse our local economy, the more appealing it is to students considering higher education or entrepreneurs who want to launch new businesses here. I have been part of a bi-partisan effort with Senators Amanda Merrill and Nancy Stiles to preserve funding for the Shellfish Sanitation Program, safeguarding the health of local small business, their patrons, and our water quality.
I utilized economic benefit analyses from Newmarket's Heritage Festival to testify for continuation of the New Hampshire State Council for the Arts. I supported NH Public Television through the University of New Hampshire and co-sponsored legislation that assisted Great Bay Community College.
Practical and real-life application provided by these programs can create jobs. I believe the state can reduce money wasted on bureaucracy and increase revenue through policy enabling local business — leaving more state funds available for education excellence and opportunity at the local K—12 and state university levels.
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Archive for March 21st, 2012
Whitening Toothpaste
I was been eyeing on this toothpaste before it cost almost $7.00 for this medium size tube and to think that it is not loaded with toothpaste inside. I like to drink coffee, soda and eat chocolate too. They are not good for the teeth as they can cause discoloration. I am not that vain I mean not anymore. Since, I got married I stop spoiling myself. I turned spoiling my kids. Anyway, I bought this toothpaste and yes, I like it because it works. Only too expensive. I cannot afford to use this for a long term as I cannot live without drinking coffee and soda. Just enough for me to knew that this product works.
Express Your Freedom with Blu!
Smoking can be a very expensive habit. I knew that because my husband smoke. He used to buy his cigarette at the store. Can you imagine how expensive each pack? It is almost $5.00 and he could consume a pack everyday. Seven times a week is $35.00 and that is only for his smoking. A money that we can save at least. Now, he is making his own cigarette. He bought a cigarette maker. Yes, he saves a little but sometimes he gets late for work because making his cigarette is time consuming. I felt badly for him because he could not give up his smoking. For him, smoking relaxes his nerves and helps him concentrate in things.
There are number of things that I do not like when it comes to regular cigarette. It has the ash, strong nicotine, the strong smell, the smoke, and the cigarette butts. We have the kids in the house and to inhale the smoke from the cigarette is a big concern. I am happy if my husband is happy and smoking is one of his happiness. I can support to his habit by buying the blu electronic cigarette it is safe! He can smoke it almost everywhere. Does not have to worry about the smell, smoke, tar and the ash. Plus it is affordable with the 30 money back guarantee, free shipping and one year warranty. This is the perfect cigarette for my husband.
Leopard Sandals
I am not a tall person but I love to wear flat shoes or sandals. My mom kept telling me to buy sandals or shoes with some inches on it to add some height. I admire those women who wears sandals or shoes as high as 3 inches or more. They look so feminine and so sexy. It is just not my thing. Every time I see a pair of sandals like this one especially it comes with leopard design, come on I surely have the hard time forgetting it. This has the classic style and design. Perfect for summer. Looks sophisticated, durable and no doubt comfortable for any feet. This pair will surely pamper my feet. Need to save $175 to own this sandal.


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these all have the same value, and we apply 5V at
the top and 0V at the bottom, we can tap into the
ladder with push buttons and extract the voltages
shown. If we have more resistors — 16, for instance
— each step can be
7 of a volt.
The 28X1 has some ADC inputs, each of which is
connected internally with an analog-to-decimal
converter. The chip senses voltage applied to a pin
and converts it into a digital value from 0 through
255. If we make a ladder with 16 evenly spaced
steps, using 150-ohm resistors, and we tap into
them from 0 volts upward, the PICAXE will convert
the voltages to values 0, 15, 31, 47, 63, and so on,
up to 255.
Actually it's a little more complicated than this,
because we can't allow the ADC input pin to "float"
in an unconnected state when no button is pressed.
I added a 100K resistor to take care of this (Figure J,
previous page).
How can all of this be incorporated into the existing program? Really, you need a new program, and
I already wrote it for you under the title Zap-a-Mole
Extreme, available for download along with a schematic and parts list.
150 Make: Volume
More With Your Moles
Is that it? Not really. You could make a snazzy, playable enclosure for the game (Figure K.) And there
are always more things to think about.
You could look up matrix encoding, for instance,
to find an alternate way of sensing multiple devices
with a smaller number of inputs, or driving multiple
devices with a smaller number of outputs. Matrix
encoding is an important topic, because it's used so
often — for example, to address memory locations
inside a computer.
You can also find matrix-encoded 4× 4, 16-key
keypads available cheap online. Maybe you could
use one for the game? You could buy surface-mount
LEDs and glue one to each button on the keypad.
Getting voltage to them could be tricky — but I leave
that to you.
How about adding a feature to adjust the game difficulty? The running speed could be controlled using
a potentiometer hooked up to another ADC input.
And lastly, no game is complete without audio.
The PICAXE can handle this, too; check the sound
command in the BASIC manual (link below).
All of these improvements are enabled by the
flexibility and power of a microcontroller. It can
substitute for dozens of old-school logic chips, and
if you take some time to learn the language that it
understands, you can make it behave almost like a
real computer. Not bad for a component that costs
around $10.
Program listings and schematics for »
Zap-a-Mole Enhanced and Extreme:
Data sheet for CD74HC4514 (PDF): »
Binary arithmetic primer: »
PICAXE installation and other info (PDF): »
PICAXE BASIC manual (PDF): »
Charles Platt is the author of Make: Electronics, an introductory guide for all ages. A contributing editor to MAKE, he
designs and builds medical equipment prototypes in Arizona.
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FILE - In this July 17, 2010 file photo, George Hincapie of the US, points as he talks to other riders prior to the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Rodez, France. A report by "60 Minutes" says Hincapie, a longtime member of Lance Armstrong's inner circle, has told federal authorities he saw the seven-time Tour de France winner use performance-enhancing drugs. A segment of the report aired Friday night, May 20, 2011 on the "CBS Evening News." (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski, File)


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FOR COMMUTERS, the cold temperatures and snowfall that recently swept across the country were inconveniences. But for snowmobile retailers and manufacturers, it was a harbinger of the boom they've seen since last year.
The snowmobile season starts around December with the first snowfall at the end of hunting season, and it lasts until the last snow melts. Last year, that final snowmelt didn't happen until May in some parts of the upper Midwest and Canada, according to Ed Klim, president of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association.
"That's a good thing," he said. "It sends [enthusiasts] out early the next season."
Many sources – from Farmers Almanac to The Weather Channel – predicted a winter colder and with more snowfall than in recent years past. That has held true so far, with record cold temperatures blowing through the United States in the first week of 2014. Klim, who calls Haslett, Mich., home, said there was 165 inches of snow on the ground in the state's Upper Peninsula. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids, which saw less than 10 inches of snow last winter, has already gotten nearly 50 inches this winter.
Minnesota leads the way with more than 251,000 registered snowmobiles, according to data from the ISMA. Second is Wisconsin with more than 224,000, and third is Michigan with more than 205,000. New York at 115,000 is the only other state with more than 100,000 registered snowmobiles. In general, Klim said, new snowmobile sales have held steady over the past five years or so, around 50,000 annually.
Jared Burt of Rexburg Motorsports in Idaho (see image, left) said an early snow this season along the Idaho-Montana border helped spark interest. "That started off the snowmobile selling season," he said.
David Glassman, president of Tousley Motorsports in Minnesota, said there was only one good snowfall around the Twin Cities during the 2012-13 winter, around Dec. 15. Things started picking up around September, he said – not necessarily for snowmobiles but for the ATVs, motorcycles and dirtbikes he also sells. Then Glassman noticed that the service department was busy doing a lot of carburetor cleanings for customers who own snowmobiles but hadn't taken them out recently – in part because of recent mild winters.
"Our parts department has just been slammed," Glassman added.
Glassman said Ski-Doos are moving quickly. Tousley started the season with 150, and was down to 15 by early January. He said he's heard some dealers in northwest and central Wisconsin are looking to other dealers to the south to help replenish their Ski-Doo inventory.


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Barbara Billings' home was the target of more than a dozen gunshots in Georgetown, Georgia.
Chief Deputy Eddie Ingram says four suspects were involved in the shooting last Saturday.
He says a recent group calling themselves the "White T-shirts" and those who may be affiliated with the 37-boys group began a battle, targeting one home and injuring those in another.
Authorities say the suspects pulled up at a side road and began shooting to home. Some of the shots went under the home, hitting a two-year-old boy who was playing in his living room.
"He was hit just about the knee and missed the main artery there by just, you could actually see the artery in the child's leg when we got there that's how bad the injury was," said Ingram.
Even though the toddler isn't in pain anymore, others like Billings are fearing for their safety.
"One guy had told me if you all think I shot your mama's house wait until they let me go," said Billings.
Three of the four men involved have been arrested.
18-year old Marquis Ivory and 21-year old Tommy Ivory are currently in the Randolf County Jail. The other suspect is in a juvenile facility.
Felony warrants have been signed for the fourth suspect, Jeremy Granger. Authorities are still searching for him. He is considered armed and dangerous.


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|FY98 Annual Report
|DoD ACAT 1D Program:
|Prime Contractor
|Total Number of Systems:
|20 GBIs (Capability 1)
|LSI: - Boeing North American
|Total Program Cost (TY$):
|EKV - Raytheon
|Pro Rata Interceptor Cost (TY$):
|Deployment Readiness Review:
|Service Certified Y2K Compliant
|Capability 1 IOC:
|No – (Expected 1QFY99)
The mission of the National Missile Defense (NMD) system is to defend all fifty United States against a limited strike of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). The system must perform detection, discrimination, battle management, and intercept functions that require the integration of multiple sensor, communications, command and control, and weapon systems. The acquisition strategy for NMD consists of two phases: (1) development; and (2) possible deployment, based on the threat and the system's demonstrated performance to meet that threat. A decision to deploy, based on the recommendation of the Deployment Readiness Review (DRR), currently planned for FY00, would result in the fielding of a Capability 1 architecture in three years. If no deployment decision is made, the program will continue development with an eventual focus on a more capable NMD Capability 2 system.
The NMD system is an integrated collection of elements that perform dedicated functions during an ICBM engagement. The System will include a Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) element, four types of long-range sensors—the Defense Support Program and Space Based Infrared System satellites, Upgraded Early Warning Radar, and an X-Band Radar and an arsenal of Ground Based Interceptors (GBI). The BMC3 at the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center performs engagement planning and situation assessment while keeping a "human-in-control", and serves to integrate the GBI and sensor operations through the In-Flight Interceptor Communications System. The GBI is a silo-based, three-stage, commercial-off-the-shelf, ICBM-class missile that delivers a separating Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) to an "acquisition point" above the atmosphere en route to engage a threat target. At this point, in a manner similar to upper-tier theater missile defense systems, the EKV uses an infrared seeker to acquire and track the target, firing divert thrusters (for terminal guidance and control) to achieve a direct hit on the target reentry vehicle. After the intercept, external sensors continue to collect data so that a kill assessment can be made to evaluate the success or failure of the engagement.
By design, NMD embodies the Joint Vision 2010 operational concept of precision engagement: NMD is an integrated system of subsystem elements, relying on information superiority to provide responsive command and control to engage attacking ICBMs. It performs kill assessment to evaluate the success of an engagement, and is capable of executing multiple engagements. By providing defense for the nation, NMD also incorporates the Joint Vision 2010 concept of full-dimensional protection.
In early 1996, the DoD completed a comprehensive review of its theater and national ballistic missile defense programs. The review shifted the NMD program from a Technology Readiness Program (1993-1996) to a Deployment Readiness Program (1996-2003), with the potential for a deployment decision in 2000. The deployment readiness approach reduces the lead-time to deploy an NMD system, and acts as a hedge against uncertain threat. The development and testing of the Deployment Readiness Program also complies with U.S. international treaty obligations.
In the spring of 1998, the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) awarded the Lead System Integrator (LSI) contract to Boeing North America. The LSI serves as the prime contractor for NMD system development. The LSI contractor will be responsible for developing the components of the NMD "toolbox" (radars, interceptors, and the BMC3), as well as ensuring that the various elements of the system operate uniformly as a single system. In addition, the LSI will integrate the entire NMD system and demonstrate its capability through integrated ground and flight-testing. The LSI will also serve as the key player in developing the necessary plans for fielding the system, should the decision be made to do so.
The first three years of the NMD "3+3" program is the system development phase. It is during this phase that an initial NMD capability is developed and demonstrated. This period will culminate in the DRR, which will determine whether the NMD Capability 1 system should be deployed by FY03 or postponed to a later date. The currently approved TEMP lays out a road map for testing prior to the DRR. An update to that version is in the early stages. The purpose of the new TEMP is to define the specific progression of the T&E program from a potential DRR deployment go ahead to an IOC in 2003. The near-term focus of the NMD T&E Program hinges on its ability to provide accurate test information and data in support of the DRR, and the ability of the system to achieve the following objectives:
Capability 1 system elements are derived from previous technology programs and will be integrated and tested in a series of Integrated Flight Tests (IFTs). Using surrogates to approximate NMD elements (as needed), IFTs are designed to collect data that address system issues and key technical parameters, verify the performance of NMD elements, and demonstrate overall system effectiveness. The final test to demonstrate overall system performance before the DRR, referred to as the Integrated System Test (IST), or IFT-5, is scheduled for 2QFY00, and will play a key role in demonstrating that overall system objectives are met.
The initial flight test, IFT-1, was attempted in January 1997, but the Payload Launch Vehicle, the surrogate for the missile booster, failed to launch and the test was aborted. Since then, the NMD T&E program has performed two integrated flight tests: IFT-1A and IFT-2. IFT-1A, executed in June 1997, and IFT-2, executed in January 1998 were deemed highly successful. Both IFT-1A and IFT-2 were non-intercept, fly-by tests, designed to assess EKV seeker discrimination and homing algorithm design. The EKVs for IFT-1A and IFT-2 were built by Boeing and Raytheon, respectively. The next integrated flight test, IFT-3, is scheduled for June 1999. It will be the first attempt at intercepting a threat-representative ICBM target launched from Vandenberg AFB. The GBI surrogate will be launched from Meck Island in the Kwajalein Atoll, about 4,200 miles west of Vandenberg. IFT-3 and IFT-4 were supposed to be intercept attempts by Boeing and Raytheon in support of an EKV contractor downselect, prior to IFT-5. At the recommendation of the LSI, the NMD Joint program Office (JPO) has opted to downselect to a single EKV design prior to IFT-3. This approach has the advantage of three possible intercept flights with the selected EKV prior to the DRR, but has the added risk of no attempts prior to downselect.
Integrated Ground Tests (IGTs) will be conducted utilizing the Integrated System Test Capability, a computer-based hardware/software-in-the-loop test tool that uses actual NMD element data processors and software in an integrated configuration. Unlike the range-constrained IFTs, IGTs will test the total engagement space in a tactical environment. They will also: (1) validate the functional interfaces between the elements; (2) subject them to stressing environments and tactical scenarios; and (3) evaluate target-intercept boundary conditions. In short, IGTs will enable identification of "unknown unknowns" in an interactive system context, and verify the interoperability of NMD elements.
Computer models and simulations will provide representations of elements that are not mature enough for the test program. The principal simulation tool providing DRR support is the LSI Integration Distributed Simulation. Modeling and simulation will be employed to effectively repeat hypothetical experiments in order to improve the statistical sample or determine the values of key technical parameters that may have been overlooked or unmeasured.
All NMD flight-testing will be in compliance with the Anti Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty and other applicable treaties at the time of testing. Kwajalein Missile Range (KMR) and White Sands Missile Range are authorized to launch interceptors under the ABM treaty, but only KMR is configured to accept incoming strategically representative target flights. Accordingly, flight tests will use target suites launched from Vandenberg and directed towards KMR.
The LFT&E Working Group, a subgroup of the NMD Lethality IPT is currently developing the LFT&E strategy for NMD. Proposed post-DRR LFT&E activities include flight-testing, sub-scale light-gas-gun testing, and simulation analyses.
The NMD T&E program also includes a number of pre-DRR lethality test and analysis activities to support the development and accreditation first-principles physics codes, commonly known as hydrocodes, for application to NMD. These simulation tools will be used for analyses in both pre- and post-DRR timeframes. The activities include: (1) target aerothermal shield damage analyses; (2) hydrocode analyses that define kill criteria for the respective EKV designs proposed by Boeing and Raytheon; (3) light-gas-gun impact testing for hydrocode validation; (4) kill-enhancement device testing; and (5) light-gas-gun testing to develop and validate material equations of state at high velocities.
While NMD is not yet Y2K compliant, the JPO has a plan in effect to meet the DOD requirement of compliance by December 1998. The process includes assessment, renovation, and implementation phases. Each element must submit a separate plan and pass through a BMDO Compliance Review Board. The overall program addresses not only NMD system elements but also interface considerations for ancillary sensor and command and control systems. Assessments are also being made of range support, system simulation facilities such as the Integrated System Test Capability, and surrogate systems supporting T&E and system development.
The aggressive schedule established for the NMD Deployment Readiness Program presents a major challenge. For instance, if a deployment is required by 2003, the NMD program will have to compress the work of 10 to 12 years into 6 years. As a result, many of the design and T&E activities will be done concurrently. Program delays have already caused IFT-3 to move to June 1999. This represents almost an 18-month slip over the last year and a half. This clearly demonstrates an extremely high-risk schedule and DOT&E considers the probability of meeting the DRR on time with the currently planned T&E program as highly unlikely.
The complex operating characteristics and environments of the NMD T&E Program make it necessary to plan and conduct IFTs that are limited in scope. DRR information based on a few flight tests with immature elements will be limited. As a result, the T&E program will rely heavily on ground testing and the execution of simulations for assessing the maturity and performance of the NMD system concept. For example, the decision to downselect the EKV contract early eliminates the benefit of intercept flight data to support that decision. This warrants a rigorous ground hardware-in-the-loop simulator test program to assess competing seeker design. It does not appear, however, that the LSI will increase the scope of that ground testing in the absence of the flight test.
The following risks can potentially impact the NMD T&E program's ability to test, analyze, and evaluate system performance:
The NMD system shares an important functional attribute with theater missile defense systems like THAAD, Navy Theater Wide, and PAC-3—all are hit-to-kill systems. Recent THAAD flight test failures have provided us with the following important lessons: (1) hit-to-kill technology is extremely difficult; (2) pre-flight checkouts of reliability and performance need to be emphasized; and (3) strict quality control activities need to be implemented in the manufacturing of the GBI. In addition, the failure of IFT-1 underscored the need for a more robust program for targets and system spares, which will support the development of ballistic missile defense systems. This failure and its resultant impact on the test program highlights the very high level of schedule risk associated with the NMD program.
All of the above points were reemphasized in the findings of the Institute for Defense Analyses study, chaired by Retired General Larry Welch, on Reducing Risk in Ballistic Missile Defense Flight Test Programs. This study was co-sponsored by DOT&E, the Director, Systems, Engineering and Evaluation, and the Director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization.


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In the year 1870 switchmen employed on the railroads around the city of Chicago, Illinois, worked 12 hours a day every day in the month for $50. Realizing their helplessness in bargaining with their railroad employers on an individual basis, switchmen began to band together in an organization of their own in the Chicago yards. In August 1877 these Chicago switchmen formed a Switchmen"s Association.
As the need for a national organization became evident, a large number of representative switch-men met in Chicago in February 1886, and formed the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association of the United States of America.
The lockout on the Chicago North Western Railroad, and the disastrous strike of 1888 on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, brought about an untimely death of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association in July 1894.
On October 23, 1894, a meeting of various locals of switchmen in Kansas City, Missouri, led to the establishment of the present Switchmen's Union of North America. In October 1968, SUNA celebrated its 74th year of serving the interest of railroad switchmen and their families.
The Switchmen's Union affiliated with the DIM American Federation of Labor on July 12, 1906, and for almost fifty years was the only railroad operating union affiliated with the AFL. SUNA was a charter member of the Railway Labor Executives' Association having joined this group in 1926. It is one of the founders and owners of Labor Newspaper as well as the Union Labor Life Insurance Company.
SUNA has also been affiliated with the Canadian Labor Congress since the year 1935. Officers of the union throughout its long history have actively participated in every concerted effort by labor to advance the welfare of the workers of this country. The Switchmen's Union is justly proud of the historical role it has played in developing a better America for all to live and work in.
Historically, the Switchmen's Union has taken pride in the fact that it is organized along craft lines to improve the wages and working conditions of switchmen, that it has a long history of militant action against the excesses of railroad management and a tradition of joining with others to protect and advance the economic and political rights of all workers and, thirdly, that it is a democratic organization in which each member has a voice in the policies and operations of his union.
SUNA's watchword for over seventy years has been "The injury of one is the concern of all." It remains today as the "warp and woof" of the Switchmen's Union.


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Wilma (Lawler) Dean of Marlow observed her 85th birthday on Friday, January 11, with a surprise party hosted by her daughter, JoDonna Ray; her daughter-in-law, Karen Dean; and one of her close friends, Linda Hutton.
The celebration was staged in the Marlow home of John and Ada Clark, also close friends of the honoree.
Wilma celebrated her special day with friends and family, and the festivities came as a complete surprise to her.
Wilma Lawler was born in 1928 in Marlow to W.F. and Virginia Lawler and grew up here. After graduating from Marlow High School, she continued her education at Cameron University in Lawton, where she met her late husband, Donald Dean.
Donald furthered his education at Oklahoma A&M (now OSU); and their first child, Marcia, was born in Stillwater. Don later taught and coached in Claremore. During most of their childrearing years, the Deans lived in San Antonio, Texas.
They had four children—Marcia, Jeffrey, JoDonna and Lynne.
Wilma served with the Girl Scout program for 25 years, volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Center in San Antonio, taught fifth grade and special education for three years, and served as director of a Christian daycare center.
The Deans returned to Marlow in 1989, and Donald passed away on October 29, 2006.
Wilma has been blessed with seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: Terry Turner of Houston, Texas; Eric Sewell and wife Vicki and their children, Colton, Cheyenne and Carter, of Norman; Justin Dean and wife Stephanie and their son Novak of California; Doug Schieble of San Antonio; Erin Schieble of San Antonio; Holly Taylor and husband Dewayne of Tulsa; and Emma Dean, a student at OSU in Stillwater.
The guest list included a number of family members: daughter JoDonna Ray; daughter-in-law Karen Dean; daughter Lynne and her husband, Don Nichols; granddaughter Emma Dean, Wilma's niece Libby Burnett and her daughter, Allison, from Kansas; and Bob and Nadine Johnson of Duncan. Daughter Marcia Sewell and her husband Jim were unable to attend.
In addition, many friends, including a number from Wilma's bowling and bridge circles, joined in the festivities.
"This was a wonderful evening of love, laughter and memories. It was a time of happiness," noted daughter-in-law Karen. "Wilma means so much to me. She has been a wonderful mother and always there when I need her."
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The Kentucky Sheriffs' boys and girls ranch camp is free thanks to the support of sheriffs, members and contributors. Also pictured are Shelby County Sheriff Mike Armstrong and his wife, Audrey, who transported the campers, and ranch head counselor Kelly Burk.
Nathan Myatt, son of Craig and Dolly Myatt, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor for a Boy Scout.
He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 164 at First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville. He is a recent graduate of Shelby County High School and will attend Sullivan University in the fall with plans to become a chef.
Seven Daisies from Troop 1222 earned their wings during a Fly Up Ceremony to become Brownie Scouts. They were (from left) Alyssa Hance, Katie Galica, Chloe Gonshak, Alexis Hance, Kyale Thompson, Ava Roberts and Caliegh Craddrock. Troop Leaders are Jillian Stien and Christina Owens.
Jennifer Marie White graduated from Northern Kentucky University, earning two degrees – a Bachelors of Arts in psychology, magna cum laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in studio arts with an honors minor, magna cum laude.
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Historical Society coordinator John Graham (left) presents framed certificates to three high school seniors who were the first interns in an educational program that took place this school year. Posed with antique desks and with a Science Hill School senior picture composite were Austin Dupre, Kathryn Harden and Olivia Sherrod.
These students from Shelby County graduated from Christian Academy of Louisville this spring.
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Republican lawmakers are crying foul over a bill Governor Ritter will sign Wednesday that changes how the state can spend money.
Tuesday afternoon, Senator Josh Penry, House Minority Leader Mike May, and Representatives Laura Bradford and Steve King blasted Senate Bill 228, which they steamrolls government spending limits that have been in place for decades.
The new law would repeal a cap on the state's general fund, which can only grow at a rate of six percent each year. Under current law, any money taken in over that six percent automatically goes into a highway and transportation fund.
The Republican leaders say the bill is an effort the by the Democratic majority to spend more money and make the biggest cut funding to transportation in state history. They also say rolling back spending limits could put Colorado into fiscal straits of states like California.
"It's just too easy to spend money and these limits have served the state of Colorado extremely well and made the tough times less difficult than in other states," said Penry.
Supporters of the bill say Republicans' cliams are bogus because it only changes how the state can spend money, not how much money the state can spend. They argue there are many areas besides transportation that need attention during these tough economic times, and the new law will give them the freedom to address them.
Both sides say it's possible a lawsuit could come out the new law, because the six percent cap was established by a TABOR amendment and this was not a measure voted on by the people of Colorado. Supporters of the bill feel that the General Assembly does have the right to change it because it is not spending limit as contemplated in TABOR.


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Police found a dead man in the woods Sunday afternoon in White River Junction.
Around 4:30 p.m. Sunday a caller told Hartford police there was a body in the woods on Hartford Avenue behind the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Police tell WPTZ the body was that of 51-year-old David Woodward. Investigators think he may have been homeless.
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In 2008, publisher THQ shitcanned a project called Stormbirds, an aerial combat game that was looking to take on the likes of Ace Combat and HAWX.
While the game died, its surprisingly colourful art lives on, and today we're looking at concept artist Stuart Jennett's wonderful contributions.
Jennett, formerly a comics artist with Marvel, is now freelance after the closure of Juice games. Some other games he's worked on, which you can see art for at the link below, include Afterburner and a ton of interesting unpublished titles, some with names, others without.
There's also some great stuff in there for upcoming WW2 horror flick Panzer 88 which is definitely worth a look.
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During the conference, the Cal Poly chapter received several awards, foremost among them, Premier West Coast Chapter. The award is significant because it was the only regional honor decided at the national level, and because it makes Cal Poly – which was named National Premier Student Chapter in March – eligible to compete for the national title again next spring.
Cal Poly and UCLA student chapters tied for the Regional Champion Award, which recognizes outstanding service in the developing world and efforts and leadership that benefit EWB's West Coast region as a whole. The award includes $500 for each chapter.
In addition, Cal Poly was a runner-up in the Tyler Palmer Design Competition for the chapter's innovative and sustainable septic system design in India.
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I'm looking for someone who can answer accounting questions and review my books.
I have a small federal corporation. My income primarily derives from consulting and illustration, although I have some occasional income from other sources (including USD through Paypal). My fiscal year end is September 30, and this is my second fiscal year. Last year, I prepared my return using Quickbooks and TurboTax, which was fine although I think it would be even better if I could ask someone accounting questions.
I use Quickbooks for general bookkeeping. I have low transaction volume (22 transactions last month, which is typical) and am happy to enter this into Quickbooks myself.
I use a business credit card for practically all business-related expenses. I scan my business receipts and file them in folders by fiscal year, and rename the files to start with the transaction date for easier lookup.
I don't claim automobile expenses or transportation (I usually bike), and I don't have a dedicated space for the business-use-of-home claim.
I remit HST and corporate income taxes on a quarterly basis. I currently use the regular method of calculating HST, and would like to move to the quick method next fiscal year. I am comfortable reading tax references, but would appreciate being able to ask questions and have someone doublecheck my setup.
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- Review my capital cost adjustments and help me with succeeding years' depreciation.
I expect that working with an accountant will primarily increase my peace of mind. It may also result in tax savings, which would be nice. I'm not interested in one-size-fits-all advice or having someone completely take care of accounting for me. I want to know what's going on and where I might be misunderstanding something or where I can improve the way I work.
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If we really want the VA system fixed, CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT MUST MAKE SURE THE NEW HEAD HAS REAL AUTHORITY, NOT PRETEND AUTHORITY. It is not fair to him (or to our vets) to not give him the tools he needs for such a serious task.


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Leading London Business Association are looking for a Graphic Designer (with experience of working within stringent corporate brand and house style guidelines) to manage the graphic design and production of their marketing, membership and event collateral (print and electronic).
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Our client is looking for a Graphic Designer to take on a 7 month maternity cover contract (starting February 2013). The post holder will be handling the design and print management of the Association's internal and external marketing, membership and event collateral.
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The collateral/material will be both digital and hard copy and will include marketing material, social media publicity, website updates, reports, brochures, event graphics, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters, broadcast e-shots, posters and signage.
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This contract will run from February - September 2013 so you must be able to start from the middle of February onwards.
This is a great opportunity for a corporate focused Graphic Designer with good print management experience to join a well-respected business association on a 7 month maternity cover contract.
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Hip Kit Club | Adorable You
I wanted to go with an "out of the box" design on my first layout, using the March 2014 Hip Kit & Add-On Kits. I created a text background, by cutting the title "Adorable You" from the kraft cardstock, in the Cardstock Add-On Kit. After my title finished cutting, I used all of the different patterned papers in the March Hip Kit Main Kit, to back the letters, and backed the "O's" with my photos. I love that there are so many patterned papers in the kit...I was able to back each letter, without having to repeat a pattern! And the embellishments from the Main Kit and Add-On Kits, were perfect for completing the look of my layout. I used several items from the OA Daily Flash products that are included in the Kits, to embellish several of the letters cut from the background paper!
And if you would like to use the background I created, you can find the free Studio File HERE for download!
The multi-colored October Afternoon Washi Tape is such a fun item in the March Kit! I wanted to find a different way to use it, so I cut the sentiment from the front of my card on my Silhouette CAMEO. I trimmed a piece of White cardstock to fit behind the negative title and then I used three strips of the Washi Tape to cover it. Once I had the Washi Tape on the cardstock, I just placed it behind my title to create a cute rainbow look!
The full reveal of the March 2014 Hip Kit & Add-On Kits was posted on the Hip Kit Blog this past weekend! Make sure you stop by to take a look at everything included in each Kit, and you can visit the Hip Kit website for purchase information or becoming a monthly subscriber!
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Gosh. These are amazing Ashley! I love how you work your Cameo.ReplyDelete
Wow!!! FABULOUS work Ashley! Love your layout and your card! Fantastic :)ReplyDelete
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!ReplyDelete
That layout is fabulous with the cut out word and that card is amazing! You are so creative and inspiring.
such a fun layout!ReplyDelete
Seriously in love with that layout! So cute!!! I pinned it!ReplyDelete
ok, hands down, my FAVE layout of yours ever! love the large letters and how they form a grid design,really fun layout and your card is super cute too :) You amaze me every time Ashley, such creativity!ReplyDelete
I am amazed at how many amazing layouts you create - another one that is just that AMAZING!ReplyDelete
These both are fabulous! That layout is so darn cute!!! Fantastic job!ReplyDelete
Absolutely amazing! I will SO be using that file. Thank you bunches for sharing Ashley!ReplyDelete
EEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!! Pinning! Pinning! Pinning! PINNING!!!!!ReplyDelete
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adorable it is!!! love the photos in the O's :) and fab card too girl :)ReplyDelete
saw that layout on IG it is amazing, I really need to do that on a layout you have inspired me!!ReplyDelete
That title is stinkng AMAZING!! I love love love that technique, and your whole layout is just perfect! I also love that cute card and how you used the washi!!ReplyDelete
Super cute layout..love the big letters and I LOVE your card!!! Happy Friday!ReplyDelete
I love the idea of the big letters for this layout. How fabulous!ReplyDelete
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Awesome ideas! Love these!ReplyDelete
Lovely page Ashley. Your layout is very outside the box and you will always be an inspiration to me.ReplyDelete
This layout is exactly that... ADORABLE!!! I love this and pinned it already for some inspiration! Such a cute idea!! And your card is super fun! I love that washi behind the title and all the other fun details!ReplyDelete
LOVE these!!! So colorful, they make me happy just looking at them.ReplyDelete
Simply ADORABLE! Love the mix of pp behind the large letters, and, the cute photos! Love it!ReplyDelete
Over the top adorable layout - and the card ain't to shabby either. Nicely crafted!ReplyDelete


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Who is reading this stuff? Who should be reading this? Are we reaching the people who need this information?
Thanks to a submission to the Carnival of Debt Reduction #61, I stumbled across a post by The Simple Dollar: The Wrong People Are Reading Personal Finance Site.
I feel that TSD's point is right to an extent; these are topics and subjects that many of us have a real grasp on – but not all of us. We have looked at our retirement options, savings options, debt reduction options, income options – but not all of us.
It is the 'others' that we need to be reaching and this reader's comment reminds us we are. Maybe our influence isn't always visible, but it is making a difference. How many bloggers have been inspired to address financial issues after reading a pf blog? I was and I even started this site after reading a friend's blog.
But perhaps these posts help us more in our individual personal relationships and discussions about money. Recently, there have been posts about finances and relationships, including reactions to parents' spending habits and concern over sibling's money problems. Maybe we need to move beyond the myob (mind your own business) approach and start financial discussions with peers. Perhaps then we'll be reaching those who "need" to be hearing this information.
I can say that pf blogging has prompted me to ask more forthright questions about finances, breaking away from that unspoken rule that money is off-limits. In fact, the partner and I got into an investing and savings conversation over a post soccer-game lunch with other parents we knew nothing about and had no real relationship with – we just brought finances into the conversation and it was well received.
We need to set the bar for making conversation about money acceptable, non-threatening, non-comparative, enlightening, and educational. We need to get the word out, on the web and in our communities and families. We recognize that we are not experts, we just recognize the importance of respecting our finances as an important part of our life. This is how to reach others with the wealth of information that we've accumulated in this community.


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NEW DURHAM — A local man, indicted on four counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault of a minor under the age of 13, waived his right to arraignment before Strafford County Superior Court this week, and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
Jeffrey Corbezzolo, 40, of 345 Birch Hill Road, was indicted on four counts of sexual assault of child, which allegedly occurred between November 2005 and February 2006. The child is now 10 years old and would have been between the ages of 4 and 5 at the time of assaults.
An arraignment scheduled for Thursday morning was waived and a court clerk said the defense will enter a not guilty plea. She said the conditions of bail were unknown Friday morning.
New Durham police did not return calls for comment and have not confirmed whether the child is known to Corbezzolo.
Aggravated felonious sexual assault carries a penalty of 10 to 30 years in prison and a $4,000 fine per charge.
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Facebook's Graph Search was announced about two weeks ago and so far reactions from the marketing community have been fairly mixed. The new and improved search tool, currently in open beta in the US, lets Facebook users conduct more detailed searches of their connections based on places, photos, likes, locations, interests and updates.
With demographic and interest data from over one billion people, Facebook's Graph Search should be a marketer's dream. It has the potential to be a powerful tool for marketers to learn about their target audience and fans, and is great for finding new customers. There is, however, one major problem with Facebook's Graph Search – "dirty data".
By now you've probably seen the Tumblr blog featuring a number of real Facebook graph searches. A search for "married men that like prostitutes" brings up a long list of – perhaps soon to be divorced – men. The married men revealed by this search were presumably trying to be humorous amongst their friends in a social context, which Facebook is a fine platform for, but what this example highlights is that Facebook's "brilliant" social graph is not an interest graph. It's more one of non-contextual relationships and keyword frequencies. The problem with some of the data Facebook relies on to power Graph is that it's dirty data in the sense that it's often misleading, and in more ways than one: it can be out of context, factually incorrect or sometimes well out of date.
Since the birth of the 'Like', numerous companies like Wildfire have sprung up, enabling brands to set up sweepstakes through Facebook – the preferred entry mechanism being to like a brands page, and herein lies a potential problem. I recently entered a sweepstake for an all expenses paid trip to Italy from a well known low budget pizza chain. I'm not a fan of this brand at all and would never recommend it to a friend, but I liked the company's Facebook page because doing so allowed me to enter a competition to win a prize that I really wanted. The search results from Graph Search however would paint a different picture. A friend searching for "pizza restaurants my friends like" is likely to bring up a recommendation from me for the aforementioned pizza chain, despite the fact that I don't really like it. Facebook's Graph Search just doesn't understand the context of how a 'like' was generated. This is an issue that marketers will have to deal with should they decide to utilise Facebook's Search Graph – there's no way for them to distinguish between the consumers genuinely interested in buying a brand, product or service and those who aren't.
So why is Facebook pushing graph search? Graph search is Facebook's latest attempt to increase the value of a 'like' and encourage more interaction on the social network. The more likes and check-ins (if relevant) that you can generate, the higher you're likely to appear in Graph Searches and the more recommendations – be those true or false – you will feature in.
If user engagement with Graph Search is high and it becomes as robust as Facebook hopes, there are some big implications for brands. While most marketers recognise the importance of having a social media presence, it's often only used as an additional avenue to push out announcements. Marketers would have to interact more with their fans and fight even harder to get likes to influence search recommendations. The need to regularly publish high quality and relevant content to Facebook pages would become more important than ever before, so as to attract likes and shares to ensure they appear in all the relevant searches. Social care will also become more important, not only because brands are likely to become more discoverable, if Graph search follows the Edge Rank algorithm currently used to govern the news feed, then comments from fans will also play an important role in deciding content rank.
Should marketers be concerned and start preparing for the eventual rollout of Facebook Graph Search? Combine the current issue of users getting fed up of being bombarded with irrelevant content from brands and the glaring privacy concerns Graph Search highlights, and it's unlikely that we will see consumers jumping to share more information about the things that interest them, which is precisely what Facebook requires to make graph search really work.
With click-through rates on Facebook being half of typical online industry averages (Facebook S-1, 2011), Facebook desperately needs to prove brand awareness value in an impression or a like and Graph Search is their latest attempt at this. However, a true interest graph, one that links you to the things you are genuinely interested in, is where the true value lies for brands and marketers. Like Facebook, consumers' volunteering their opinions is important, but it needs to be in the right context.
Henry Lawson, CEO of nFluence.


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The "It" industryBy: Andrew Kaplan |
Category: General Blogs | Tags: brewing
It made me quite proud the other night to flip on the PBS News Hour and see a report about New Belgium Brewing Co.'s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Proud not because I have any personal involvement in it, of course, but because the report was presented as an example of a forward-thinking company doing something that is still relatively cutting edge in the business world: sharing its ownership with all of its employees.
I've been covering the beverage industry for a while now and the New Belgium coverage got me thinking about just how much this industry has changed since I first started reporting on it back in 2002. It has really gone from being an industry that was more of a follower, to one that is more of a trendsetter, one that is increasingly exciting to younger people because it is innovative. Agree with the New Belgium ESOP or not, it is an example of this industry shift from following to leading, and I think that only bodes well for the future of the industry.
The PBS report interviewed New Belgium co-founder Kim Jordan about the plan, along with several employees. Asked why she decided to share ownership of her company with her employees, she told the PBS reporter: "You got this one life, right, and you get to think about what am I going to do that makes me sort of joyful and sing? And this makes me joyful." Hearing that, I thought to myself, 'wow, this industry really has changed.'
Such forward-thinking companies were hard to come by when I first started covering the industry. But I've watched as what was very much a stolid, kind of tired industry, has been reinvigorated by exciting new trends like the craft beer movement, the explosion in healthful, functional liquid refreshment beverages, and a rise in the number and prominence of beverage incubation companies.
And one of the major results of all this is that the beverage industry has begun attracting an entirely new generation of people into it. The PBS report interviewed several of the employee-owners at New Belgium who could not say enough good things about their company. Said one: "I feel like I have a stake in what happens here and that I play a part in making this awesome place successful." Wow again.
I think the industry is only at the start of a positive cycle that will only attract more innovation in the coming years. As more beverage companies become innovative, like New Belgium, and new categories continue to emerge, these dual trends are attracting the next generation of young innovative people who want to work in this industry. It feeds on itself. And this will probably continue for a while.
For a long time, it was the tech industry that was attracting all the new young talent. But suddenly it seems like a lot of those younger people are also choosing to enter the beverage arena in droves. Just look at emerging innovative brands like Runa Tea or RawNature5, and the countless craft brewers or distillers, all either founded by or staffed by those in their 20s or 30s.
With such innovation, naturally follows the great, positive media coverage, like the exposé about New Belgium's ESOP on the PBS News Hour, which really went into detail about the company. And that only gets consumers more excited about the industry. And those consumers may be the beverage innovators of tomorrow.


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Members of the Portland Timbers will head to Medford Saturday, as part of the team's six-city tour.
Touring players will first attend at tree planting along Bear Creek, which will start at 10 a.m. near the end of Spencer Street.
Players will then head to the Santo Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford, for two free youth soccer clinics from 2 to 5 p.m. The first will be for children from ages 5 to 8, held from 2 to 3 p.m. A clinic for children ages 9 through 13 will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Both clinics are full, organizers said.
The visit will conclude with a meet-and-greet event from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4 Daughters Irish Pub, 126 W. Main St., Medford. The event is open to all ages and attendees can win autographed Timbers merchandise and prizes.
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News12 First at Five/ Jan. 23, 2014
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Recommendations to close or consolidate a handful of Richmond County Schools are not sitting well.
Some parents don't like the idea of putting middle school and high school students in the same building. Parents are getting petitions signed against the plan.
"They don't need to change the elementary schools and put them with the middle school students," said Parent
Parents are putting opposing to the plan with a signature. The Richmond County School Board is considering closing three schools, consolidating three others, and relocating one.
The idea of putting Murphy Middle school and Josey High School Students under the same roof has Monique Braswell hitting the pavement.
"I can say we are in the four digit numbers," said Braswell.
She's spent the last two days since the announcement going to different stores getting signatures. Parents at the Murphy Middle School were planning to meet tomorrow but that was cancelled today by School Superintendent Dr. Frank Roberson.
"This is a meeting for parents to get together so we can talk about it. Maybe just one time we thought they would hear us," said Braswell.
Dr. Roberson tells us the meeting was cancelled, because it was not called by the school. Murphy parents say they'll meet Friday, Jan. 24 at the library on Telfair Street at 6 p.m. instead.


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So I noticed that this morning the trailing three months EPS has gone up from -0.03 to -0.02. Was there an amendment to the financial statements or are they still buying back shares of stock?
Sentiment: Hold
shares outstanding went from 1.4b to 1.5b
That's exactly the opposite of what they promised the shareholders earlier this year with the "100 million share buyback." I wish we had more info coming from the inside.
According to scottrade its still -.03. I havent seen any new PR's, I just checked their website. Good catch though i didnt notice it. I'm just holding tight for when it says +.02 and we can trade at a decent multiple of 10-15 and the stock can be worth something. This stock has been awful the past few weeks, trades at high volume but doesnt go anywhere.
Unreal! It's very hard to believe the shareholders are a priority to MSLP. They can't sustain themselves in the corporate world without our support. Come on MSLP!! Get it together.


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6 Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Where are we?
Asia and the Pacific as a whole have performed better on reducing the incidence of HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and other communicable diseases. Yet, in-depth look shows a mixed performance.
Given the social and cultural stigmas associated with HIV/AIDS, accurate data has been hard to come by. Out of 20 countries for which data are available, 12 countries have reduced HIV prevalence among the population aged 15-24 years (estimated number of new HIV infections per 100 people) or are on track to achieve the target. Six countries, with HIV prevalence lower than average, show reversals.
According to the 2013 Global MDG Report, only Cambodia and Fiji with relatively low and concentrated epidemics had achieved universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS, commonly understood as the provision of antiretroviral therapy to at least 80 percent of the people who need it. Elsewhere, most developing countries, particularly East Asia and South Asia, are far from achieving that goal because of various factors, including stigmas and discrimination that people living with HIV and AIDS face, hinder their access to medical testing, treatment, care and other support.
The region has done remarkably well in reducing TB incidence and prevalence. Nearly 90 percent of the countries in the region have already achieved the target or are going to meet it by 2015. Yet, Asia and the Pacific hosts two-thirds of the world's poor who are infected with TB. Sustained control efforts are critical to preventing the reactivation of TB in people who have been infected in the past, and to preventing TB infection among people living with HIV.
The 8 Millennium Development Goals
- 1 Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty
- 2 Achieve universal primary education
- 3 Promote gender equality and empower women
- 4 Reduce child mortality
- 5 Improve maternal health
- 6 Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
- 7 Ensure environmental sustainability
- 8 Develop a global partnership for development
Targets for MDG6
- Halt and begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS
- HIV prevalence among population aged 15-24 years
- Condom use at last high-risk sex
- Proportion of population aged 15-24 years with comprehensive correct knowledge of HIV/AIDS
- Ratio of school attendance of orphans to school attendance of non-orphans aged 10-14 years
- Achieve, by 2010, universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all those who need it
- Proportion of population with advanced HIV infection with access to antiretroviral drugs


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Lightning Concert Series Presented by Volkswagen to feature Seven Nations on March 17
Celtic Band to Headline Free Post-Game Concert Following Saturday's Home Game Versus Blues
Seven Nations officially began in 1993 in New York City with a standard line-up of drums, guitars and bass. With a passionate, tender, and rollicking style that winningly veers from roots and folk to dance and fusion-rock, Seven Nations has earned a growing reputation as an adventurous band with a charismatic stage presence.
Its versatile and dynamic style has stamped Seven Nations as a highly popular band, with an ever increasing and loyal fan base. The group has performed at a variety of venues, from nightclubs and pubs to festivals and street fairs. They've garnered the attention of the orchestra world by including dates with several orchestras, most notably the multi-Grammy-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Jacksonville Symphony and the South Carolina Philharmonic. They also became the first Celtic rock band to bring this exhilarating collaboration to the stage at an outdoor Irish festival, when they performed an entire show with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra at the Dublin Irish Festival.
In addition, the five-membered band has played at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, a New Year's performance at Scotland's Royal Mile for approximately 40,000 people and also put on a show at the New York City Marathon.
To purchase tickets for the March 17 game or for any other Lightning home game, visit Ticketmaster.com/Lightning or call 800.745.3000.


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A documentary about the Norwood Arena Speedway is in production, thanks to two local residents.
The feature-length film, touted as the untold story of the Norwood Arena Speedway has become a labor of love for Jerry Kelleher and Brendan King. It came about after Kelleher was looking for some subjects for short documentaries for Norwood Cable and it quickly grew into something so much more.
Today, they are working on the finishing touches of "Norwood Arena … The Movie" to educate audiences about the history of something for many is long forgotten - the Norwood Speedway. Formally known as "the Little Daytona," the track played a prominent role not only in Norwood's history, but also in the foundation and growth of today's auto racing industry. The film also tells the stories and captures the memories of former racers who got their start at the arena.
The film introduces viewers to several former racers, including one who lived his dream and the other who died trying after leaving Norwood for the national spotlight. Pete Hamilton got his start at the Norwood Arena and won the Daytona 500 in 1970, and Don MacTavish, died on that same track live on ABC's "Wide World of Sports."
Kelleher said his research into the arena turned into a web of people referring him to other people as the project kept growing.
"As I talked to people, one thing led to another," Kelleher said. "I talked to family members of drivers, as well as drivers in their own right who did a lot of cool things."
You can view the trailer for the movie on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdp694zSMuY
The quarter-mile oval track was located at Vanderbilt Avenue which today functions as an industrial park. From 1948 to 1972, the Norwood Arena was a large draw for the town and communities throughout the state. Serving as a large recreation center, it was a multi purpose stadium that hosted everything from demolition derbies, to concerts, to stock car races and drag races. According to Kelleher, it was the biggest venue around and would hold 15,000 spectators on a Saturday night.
Kelleher said it was very exciting uncovering so much history while researching Norwood Arena.
It played such a paramount role in today's world of racing, Kelleher said. "I knew there was a track there when I was a little kid, but the fact these guys went on to such success and it was so big and so well known is amazing. The guys themselves are such interesting characters."
Several factors led to the closing of the area in 1972, including the town's growth, neighbors being annoyed by the sounds of drag racing, the economy and the land's value.
Kelleher and King are also busy promoting the film. The duo has an exact replica of the Norwood Arena Pace car, a 1967 Dodge Coronet, which they recently displayed at a car show in Pennsylvania.
The movie is set to premiere for one night only on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Norwood Theatre. It will be a red carpet event with everything from a souvenir playbill, to program book and swag for ticket holders. Tickets are currently on sale at the Norwood Theatre Box Office. Kelleher says tickets are selling quickly, which is a testament to what the film means to locals.
And Kelleher and King don't plan to stop there. The movie is being entered into a few film festivals, so someday soon Norwood Arena: The Movie may be playing at a theater near you.
Tickets for the movie's premiere can be purchased through the theatre's website at http://norwoodstage.com, by calling 781-551-9000 or visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and noon and 3-5 p.m.
For more information visit: http://www.NorwoodArenaMovie.com or check out the Facebook page http://www.Facebook/NorwoodArenaMovie.