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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Father's Day is upon us. It is that special day we set aside to remember that other parent we call Dad.
Father's Day never seems to measure up to Mother's Day. One gentleman said that Mother is romanticized with great stories and tales of her heroic efforts in bringing up the children, while Dad is acknowledged as a good bread winner or supporter at most.
The truth of the matter is that in some communities dad is still a word rather than a human presence. And where they are a presence their role revolves traditionally around provision rather than nurturing.
Nothing and no one can beat a nurturer. To the credit of many men today they are learning to be more active in the nurturing of their children. In our society men seem to wield the power of authority while women seem to exert more influence. I hardly believe a man can touch the heart as well as a woman can. Men are better fitted for some things and women for others. That is why society and even more specifically, our children needs both.
If two men can do all that a man and woman can do then one gender is redundant. But the variety, the beauty, the accomplishments and the diverse contributions that a cross gender relationship can provide cannot happen in a same sex relationship.
So fathers, we have our place and mothers have their place. A mother can be a lot more effective with a father who is supportive and a father can be a lot more effective with a mother who is supportive. Our roles are not competitive but complimentary; we don't compete we compliment. Many years ago I was poring through a joke book looking for something humorous for mother's day. I came across this one. The writer was lamenting the fact that it seems women always win no matter how things turn out. He said when we are born people ask how is the mother doing. When we get married they say how did the bride look? And when we die they ask how much did he leave her?
To give mother that first place of respect is built into our culture. If there was one person I would like to "bow" to it would be my mother or my children's mother. Think about the impact if every man felt that way. Sometimes greatness is measured not in terms of what we do of ourselves, but what we enable others to do and become.
In that way fathers can be great and fathers have been great because of how they affected the lives of their children and spouse. No matter what is said about men in general a father who touches the lives of his children and provides the love and support that his wife needs is a hero in a way that cannot be measured in economic terms.
On Father's Day let us encourage our fathers, let us salute and honor them because fathers will never be out of style, obsolete or redundant as long as families exist.
Happy Father's Day.
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Lenore Skomal: Long goodbye proves light as a feather
The king-size mattress flopped over the two of them like a limp slice of American cheese. Even though lighter than the mahogany bureau and the 9-foot walnut dining table -- it's only a mattress, for goodness' sake -- it proved to be the most vexing of all of the furniture to move. Flummoxed and flustered about how to move the monstrous thing, the two friends managed to laugh and keep spirits high throughout the two days of what can only be called hell.
There should be a special place in heaven for furniture movers. The loathsome task of hauling other people's belongings has to be the closest thing to hard-core penance next to wearing a hair shirt while continually flogging yourself with a handful of switches. I didn't have to do any of the heavy lifting, so I have indentured myself to those who did.
My son flew home to help close out the house. Soliciting the aid of his former girlfriend, now close friend, the two of them conducted their own goodbye ritual following the backbreaking labor of the weekend. Sitting on the bare floor of the echoing living room until the wee hours of the morning, they reminisced, played cards and drank some wine.
Before climbing into the U-Haul for the 500-mile drive back to campus, they said their final goodbyes by wedging themselves under the floorboards -- a massive crawl space that extends the length of the west end of the house. There he left a hawk feather -- a symbol of the land and continual flight. Then he climbed into the truck, waved and rounded the corner to the next chapter.
Yes, my son came home this weekend. He came home to say goodbye. He wrote the following on his flight, while watching the lights of the north shore come into view.
"Somewhere between the floorboards, behind the mirror, in the crawl space, under the futon, in a teacup in the china cabinet, on the wet snout of a long-dead dog, behind the eye of a black cat, in a fossil beneath the poured concrete foundation of the newest addition, somewhere under the floor mats of a BMW, in the blossom of a rhododendron over a proud parent's shoulder, in the space between the erratic ticks of a sun-shaped bathroom clock, in the pile of tiny blue tiles, in the sleepless hours when mother and son cough back and forth in insomniac solidarity, somewhere deep, somewhere green, somewhere on a snowflake, somewhere on top of the house in the gutter next to an acorn grows a man."
LENORE SKOMAL writes every Thursday. If you enjoy this column, you can order her book with a collection of them at www.lenoreskomal.net. You can read her blog at www.goerie.com/blogs/gutcheck.

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Stetson won at the no. 3, no. 4, and no. 5 positions to defeat Jacksonville 3-2 in the first round of the 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Sand Volleyball Championships Saturday afternoon at the Dolphin Beach Volleyball Complex.
The Hatters (12-9) advance to play regular-season champion and top-seed UNF in the winner's bracket semifinal at 9 a.m. Sunday morning.
"I was really happy with the team's effort," Stetson head coach Tim Loesch said. "We had a lot of rain early in the match, and our no. 4 and no. 5 pairs did an excellent job of playing hard and not letting the weather affect them. They pulled off two good wins to start us off and really set the tone for everyone else."
Alisha Hoffman and Catherine Coston opened the match with a 2-0 win at the no. 4 seed, 21-11, 21-14 over Jacksonville's Thalya Paga and Kylie Jacob. At the no. 5 seed, Jordann Dierickx and Erika White also won in straight sets, 21-15, 21-12 over Emily Laskelle and Nicole Teplit, giving Stetson an early 2-0 lead.
The top three seeds took the courts next, and the no. 3 pair of Savannah Byl and Katie DiGirolamo clinched the match for Stetson, winning 22-20, 21-18 in a tight two-set match.
"The no. 1, 2, and 3 matches were all very close," Loesch said. "We lost a heartbreaker at no. 2, but our no. 3 team pulled out a big win. Overall it was a well-contested match, JU played well, and fortunately we were able to play just a little bit better."
Kaley Melville and Maren Rygh fell 2-0 at the no. 1 seed, and Julie Bassett and Claudia Kalin came up just a few points short in a three-set match at the no. 2 position.
The win was the Hatters' third victory over Jacksonville in four meetings this season, but the first since Stetson shuffled its line-up two weeks ago.
"The new pairings are still improving and getting closer to their full potential," Loesch said. "They continue to work on their communication and how to best utilize their various skills together. I think we moved forward today."
Stetson 3, Jacksonville 2
#1: Taylor Nyquist/Sammie Strausbaugh (JU) def. Kaley Melville/Maren Rygh (STET) 21-12, 21-17
#2: Kendall Courtney/Niatha Cullen (JU) def. Claudia Kalin/Julie Bassett (STET) 21-17, 12-21, 15-12
#3: Katie DiGirolamo/Savannah Byl (STET) def. Gabriela Roman/Alyssa Robertson (JU) 22-20, 21-18
#4: Catherine Coston/Alisha Hoffman (STET) def. Thayla Pagan/Kylie Jacob (JU) 21-11, 21-14
#5: Jordann Dierickx/Erika White (STET) def. Emily Laskelle/Nicole Teplitz (JU) 21-15, 21-12


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Zock: the free betting office
Zock is a new piece of free software for organizing betting games.
It is a "betting office" targeted at cliques of friends or co-workers which would like to organize a betting game for a sport event.
Right now, it needs testers. If you are interested in using it, read on.


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Serves 6 |
Prep Time 20 minutes |
Cook Time 50 minutes
28 ounces Eden Whole Tomatoes w/Basil
1 cup cubed eggplant
1 cup cubed zucchini
1 cup cubed yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt
4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
15 ounces Eden Garbanzo Beans
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Preheat the oven to 425°. Mix all ingredients except the chickpeas, thyme and basil together in a large roasting pan, evenly spreading them out. Roast 35 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
Mix in the reserve tomato juice, chickpeas, thyme and basil. Adjust the salt and pepper seasoning to taste and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until the chickpeas are hot.
Place in a serving dish. Serve as a side dish with cooked pasta, grain or whole grain bread.
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Condensed term for Fanny Rubbing, the female form of arse kissing. Usually found in internet forums.
Bec: "You always have something intelligent and witty to say Nikki."
Nikki: "Why thanks Bec, you are so kind and lovely."
Ems: "Stop frubbing, bitches, you're making the room smell!"
Nikki: "Why thanks Bec, you are so kind and lovely."
Ems: "Stop frubbing, bitches, you're making the room smell!"
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stands for Fat Repulsive Ugly Bastard
Shut it you frub!!!!!
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Frub is a derogatory word used to describe a repulsive female. It is an acronym for Fat Retarded Ugly Bitch.
The girl over there is a frub. She looks like a rat.
af vmbza 25. maj 2007
Frub: A mix of Nub and Frow, particularly used when someone "pulls a frow and fucks everything up".
"Look at this dude. What a frub."
af Trollololololololololollllll 25. marts 2012
Short for freaking scrub
Dude, that kid sam is such a frub!
af Shanethechank 23. februar 2011
an uncommonly used expression referring to an object or subject of little to no worth; also a bubbly substitute for crap or shit. Origen- the Davemiester, Malden MASS
"The song we sang about Dave is such a piece of frub."
af Rich 24. februar 2005
Slang for jerking off
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on January 18, 2013 - 12:22 AM
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Once the ever-narrowing lead had been protected, once the victory was in the books, who could help but think how appropriate it was that Canisius coach Jim Baron recorded career win No. 400 by losing a few more hairs in the process?
To win 400 games coaching mid-major programs – and first by resurrecting downtrodden mid-major programs – is quite a noteworthy feat. It doesn't come easy, which is why the Griffs' 64-60 victory over Manhattan on Thursday night before 1,370 at the Koessler Center built symbolism into the milestone.
Canisius held the Jaspers without a field goal for more than 11 minutes in one stretch, more than 6 minutes in another, led by 13 with just under four minutes remaining and still had to hold on for dear life. Imagine living that kind of life over 26 years in the profession.
It took Canisius longer than expected to bring its new leader to the next victory plateau in his coaching career – in large part because an 8-2 start to the season elevated expectations. The Griffs entered having lost four of five and the residual effects of a lead blown Friday at Siena were evident as Manhattan twice rallied within two inside the final minute. Pairs of free throws cashed by Chris Manhertz and Isaac Sosa (season-high 25 points) turned the Jaspers away and granted Baron the moment that had seemed on interminable hold.
He arrived at the postgame news conference with son Billy (10 points) at his side and, unlike many coaches, was forthright in identifying the milestone as a source of pride and accomplishment.
"It's unbelievable," Baron said. "It's unbelievable taking over programs that really have been so down, every one of them, and to be able to win this many games. And a lot of them are tough wins. We don't have some of the creativity other programs may have, and usually when you're taking over programs everybody wants to play you, because you've been a mat.
"But you know what's even more important to me, to have my sons with me, Billy and Jimmy, to have graduated so many student-athletes, almost 100 percent. That to me is almost as important as the victories on the court because I know they have a chance in life to make it by having that degree."
A player at St. Bonaventure, Baron's journeys in coaching took him to St. Francis, Bona and Rhode Island before he was fired for the first time and found his way back to Western New York — after all this time — with something to prove.
"I can't do it without my players, my staff, my family," Baron said. "I just got a text from my son [Jimmy] over in Russia, congratulating me. What time is it there? Five o'clock in the morning. That's real special."
"Four hundred is a lot of wins, it really is," Billy said. "To do it at St. Francis, St. Bonaventure, Rhode Island, Canisius is exceptional. ... That's a lot of wins at this level, for sure."
The Griffs (11-7, 4-3) were like a broken thermostat this night, running hot and cold. They trailed 21-11 before establishing an inside game through Jordan Heath (nine points), Manhertz (five) and Freddy Asprilla (two) that finally opened some room on the perimeter against an overplaying Manhattan defense. They ended the first half with a 10-0 run good for a 28-25 halftime lead, and extended the rampage by scoring the first eight points of the second half. Sosa caught fire from the perimeter (five treys), Harold Washington (12 points) found room off the dribble and it was looking like the Griffs had this one put away.
"They played some junk defense, really I don't know what they were in," Billy said. "Very fortunate for Freddy, for Chris, Jordan, for them to make plays."
Manhattan (5-12, 3-4) wouldn't fold and made the Griffs sweat to the finish.
"After that road trip we just came off of, I can't explain the state we were in, not desperation but we were all like, we need this win," Washington said. "We weren't saying it or vocalizing it, but you could feel it. You could see it on guys' faces."
"We came out today with a sense of urgency," Sosa said. "We had to stop the bleeding a little bit."
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Originating in Richmond, BC, it is a celebration held in January where adults get together after the busy Christmas Holiday season and drink & eat completely way too much. Often times there will be vomiting, noise complaints and ridiculous drunken shenanigans. Every year there is different theme.
I can't wait for Crunkmas again this year, it's gonna be off the hizzy!
door A to the D 20 december 2013
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In a college town, it's the massive celebration that occurs on the Saturday before everyone leaves for break. It takes the place of other holiday parties because mostly everyone will be gone.
I'm mad - all I got for Crunkmas this year was a horrible hangover.
door Zombies Are Our Friends 9 december 2006
When older adults go to casual or semi-casual Christmas parties to have "JUST A FEW DRINKS" yet loose control ending up making a fool of themselves in front of co-workers or friends, and commonly getting a D.U.I.
door ecochrome 24 december 2009
a christmas, but a very crunk holiday at the same time
"molly was having a christmas, but when I banged some lil jon beats up in her hood the spirit of crunkmas was all around
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Free fun for kids this week: African-American read-ins, kabuki, Critterman & more
Fabulous free fun for the kids this week! Two African-American read-ins, a family festival at the Kimbell Art Museum, Critterman at Galleria Dallas, kabuki at NorthPark Center and a Breathless Reads tour by authors of hot new books for young adults. I've got all the details in my Family Fun Free Fun column here.
PHOTO: Kids can create art with colorful markers, crayons and watercolors; see children's films; take gallery tours and catch a dance performance at the family festival at the Kimbell Art Museum Sunday.


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Peace Trellis
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Peace Trellis Supports Climbing Vines
- Simple design in the shape of a peace sign
- Three verticals provide a place for vines to climb
- Hand-painted rustic finish
This freestanding trellis in the shape of a peace sign is ready to support climbing vines. Makes a subtle yet meaningful statement in your landscape. Made from powder-coated steel tubing with hand-painted, rustic finish.
Product Details
- Powder-coated steel tubing with hand-painted, rustic finish
- 18" W x 66" H installed
- Base has 8" L stakes that extend 6-1/2" from trellis to provide extra support
- Easy, no-tools assembly
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If you like fashion like Becca likes fashion then you definitely need to stop by her blog and say hello. Becca is only a teenager but she already know exactly what she likes and she has no problem sharing it with the rest of the blog world. Today she's going to give us a sneak peak into her life in Manchester. Enjoy!
Name: Becca
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
How long have you lived there? I've lived in other places, but here about 5 years!
If you moved from somewhere else, where did you move from? Why? My Parents switched jobs.
What's the climate like? In England it rains a lot and is normally cold, but right now we are having such delightful weather it's so sunny. you can even sunbathe!
What are some of your favorite things to do during a typical weekend where you live? Go shopping, do coursework and essays, hang out with friends, go to the cinema, and go to church.
What are some of your favorite restaurants in your town/city? Favorite shops? My favourite restaurant is Nandos. Such yummy food! – And my favourite shops are Topshop, New Look, Miss Selfridge & H&M.
Suggest some must see places for an out of town visitor. The Museums and the shops and all the events held in Manchester!
Tell us why you love your town/city. It's beautiful. It's full of life and you'll never get bored of it!
Anything else we should know about where you live? It's in the heart of Britain, and has the best nightlife, so there's lots of young people around.
Thank you so much Becca for sharing your favorite things about Manchester with us!
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Wear and tear may cause the performance of a truck to slowly deteriorate.Volvo Truck Dealer Workshops offer Service Contracts to ensure that the systems and settings remain in optimum condition.
Trucks on Volvo Service Contracts have the wear and tear of components monitored, which causes the performance of the truck to deteriorate and its fuel consumption to increase, unless appropriate action is taken.
By choosing one of the three types of contract offered (Gold, Silver and Blue) you will fix the cost of maintenance for the period of the contract and ensure that your trucks are always in optimum condition in terms of:
Under the terms of a Volvo Service Contract, the service schedule for your trucks is planned in advance to ensure that you always have access to a well-maintained, safe and fuel efficient truck.
The Volvo Gold Contract is the most comprehensive. It covers all scheduled maintenance as well as repairs. For an additional charge, you can include tyres and repairs of bodywork and accessories.
Offering peace of mind against driveline repairs to operators, the aid to fuel efficiency which preventive maintenance brings is also an integral part of the Volvo Selected+ Used Trucks package. This includes 12 months Volvo Driveline Assurance and 12 months Preventive Maintenance to ensure that the truck is kept in optimum condition.


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Knockouts and Knockouts Haircuts for Men are the trade names of an American salon chain with a boxing (and mixed martial arts) /sex appeal theme targeting men. NBC's "The Today Show" and CNBC's "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" and other media have labeled Knockouts the Hooters of Haircutting. Knockouts employs an attractive all-female staff of licensed hair stylists and massage therapists. The services include haircuts, hair coloring, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and six types of massage therapy.
Dude, if you want a cool haircut and a FREE beer, go to Knockouts, they are the Hooters of Haircutting.
de El Jefe Viernes 20 mai 2009
A korean rap song by GD and T.O.P
"lets listen to knockout, i heard the music video is awesome too"
de zz1 17 août 2011
A combination of energy drinks that is delicious and potent. ingredients:
1 XL monster
1 bottle of NoS
2 redlines
mix all together in a gallon jug. serves 1-5 people depending on serving size.
1 XL monster
1 bottle of NoS
2 redlines
mix all together in a gallon jug. serves 1-5 people depending on serving size.
those knockouts last night helped me stay up for hours
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A Mike Tyson
A: There's a swelling under your eye. Did you fight last night?
B: Yes
A: Did you win?
B: I Tysoned him out
B: Yes
A: Did you win?
B: I Tysoned him out
de gachello 5 août 2011
To steal.
1. "Tonight I'm going to go knock-out a set of Acura Type-R rims for my Civic HF".
de Sim-Dum Gweye 23 septembre 2003
What happens to anybody who steps up to Kash!
Two hits He hits you, you hit the floor. Knock out!
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game originated in flatbush, brooklyn where one participant stands with back towards curb and his group yells "go" and the participant must swing behind him and hit whoever was designated.They never know who they hit.It could be an old lady. DAMN!!!!!!
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on February 16, 2013 - 12:01 AM
In another demonstration of leadership and putting students first, Ken-Ton School Superintendent Mark P. Mondanaro has done what few public officials have done. He was scheduled to receive a raise of 2.5 percent this year but voluntarily agreed to cut the raise to 0.8 percent, making his salary next school year $189,900.
While not chump change, it's less than many other superintendents earn. And Mondanaro also agreed to pay an additional $1,234 toward his medical plan. That's in addition to the 20 percent annual contribution he previously agreed to pay.
He earlier had frozen his salary, paid his own conference-related expenses and returned a scheduled raise. He did get an additional five days of noncumulative discretionary leave for the current school year, for a total of 18, but the guy still stands out as a role model among high-level school officials around here.
The first time New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg gets a delivery of takeout food in leaky cardboard containers he may regret his latest rampage, this time over plastic foam containers.
Bloomberg apparently wants to echo the famous order delivered by actress Joan Crawford in the 1981 biopic "Mommie Dearest": "No more wire hangers, ever!" with "No more plastic foam containers, ever!"
Hizzoner has so far launched campaigns against everything from fatty foods to supersize sodas, and been criticized for the city's growing "nanny state" rules. A ban on foam containers will probably renew that criticism, but such a ban would be good for the environment and could potentially save on recycling costs.
Strange bedfellows, indeed. Richard Nixon, a favorite target of Democrats and persona non grata among Republicans, was an adviser to President Bill Clinton and even congratulated the winner of the 1992 election for having conducted one of the best campaigns he had ever seen.
Not long before Nixon's death in 1994, the former president quietly advised Clinton on matters regarding the post-Cold War world and even offered to serve as a conduit to then-Russian President Boris Yeltsin.
Memos and other newly declassified records showing Nixon's behind-the-scenes advice are part of an exhibit at the Nixon Presidential Library, marking the centennial of his birth.
It's not too much of a revelation, since Clinton has frequently mentioned his gratitude to Nixon for his advice on foreign affairs, but it's still a timely reminder that, while Nixon was driven from office for very good reasons, he had talents that served the nation well. We are, all of us, more than the sum of our defects.


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|Polarized X-Rays Reveal Molecular Alignment in Printed Electronics
The printing of electronic devices using giant roll-to-roll presses or inkjet-style printers has recently been made possible by the development of solution-processable organic materials with optoelectronic properties. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are already being produced commercially, and sensors, organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) are also well on their way to commercial viability. With low processing costs, scalability, and mechanical flexibility, they could revolutionize how we use technology and embody an abundant source of renewable energy. Yet the fundamental connection between how these materials organize on small length scales and how that affects their operation has so far lagged empirical knowledge. Recently, an international team of researchers shed light on that connection using polarized x-rays with resonant scattering at ALS Beamline 11.0.1.
Polymer microstructure is generally difficult to characterize due to low electron density and relatively low levels of crystallinity. Hard x-ray interactions with matter typically scale with electron density and therefore lack sufficient contrast to probe polymer domains. However, x-ray contrast increases dramatically if tuned to a material's molecular resonances. In polymers, these molecular resonances are highly directional, providing a marker for each molecule's orientation. Furthermore, polarized x-rays will interact strongly with molecules if their electric field is aligned to these markers.
Both resonance and polarization effects are often used in x-ray microscopy to identify material and orientational domains, respectively. While microscopy can image individual domains, scattering can most readily measure the statistics of domains (size distribution, average purity/level of ordering, etc.). In scattering, resonance enhancement methods are being increasingly utilized, but this is the first work that exploits polarization as well. The results revealed the impact of polymer-chain alignment on charge-carrier mobility in transistors and uncovered the existence of the preferential alignment of polymers at domain interfaces of blend films used for solar cells. These discoveries are valuable in guiding the molecular design of improved polymers for transistors and in gaining a better understanding of charge generation at complex 3D interfaces in blend-based OPVs and OLEDs.
Utilizing polarized resonant x-rays, the researchers probed semiconducting polymers and dielectric polymers that represent exactly the structures used in OTFTs. Tunable soft x-rays, a specialty of the ALS, allowed the scattering to target the layer of interest, the semiconducting polymer layer. These multilayers are formed from solution, and interactions with neighboring layers during processing can alter their structure. By adjusting the thermal processing steps, the length over which the semiconducting polymer chains aligned could be increased or decreased depending on the interfacial interactions with the underlying layer. The charge mobility in these devices was found to scale exponentially with this length, suggesting that increased molecular alignment—likely causing greater overlap in the electron orbitals responsible for conduction—is key to charge transport in polymer materials.
In solar cells containing semiconducting polymer blends, charge is generated at interfaces between electron-donating and electron-accepting materials, requiring 3D bulk, nanoscale phase separation to maximize the interfaces. To date, there is very little knowledge of how molecules orient themselves at these interfaces due to their complexity. However, the results here revealed that, in this system, the molecular orientation of one material was being patterned via interactions at the interface. One of the polymers, P(NDI2OD-T2), was preferentially aligned along the interface with its conducting electronic orbitals pointed at the other material (P3HT). This arrangement is likely to have a major impact on electronic interactions and, therefore, on charge generation between these two materials. In OLEDs, charge recombination at this interface, a process that generates light, could also be influenced by this effect. Further study of these alignment effects—now possible with resonant scattering—will be key to understanding how fundamental processes like charge transport and generation take place and, ultimately, to improving the performance and commercial viability of this novel technology.
Research conducted by: B.A. Collins, H. Yan, E. Gann, and H. Ade (North Carolina State University); J.E. Cochran and M.L. Chabinyc (University of California, Santa Barbara); C. Hub and R. Fink (Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany); C. Wang (ALS); T. Schuettfort (University of Cambridge,UK); and C.R. McNeill (Monash University, Australia).
Research funding: National Science Foundation, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Operation of the ALS is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences.
Publication about this research: B.A. Collins, J.E. Cochran, H. Yan, E. Gann, C. Hub, R. Fink, C. Wang, T. Schuettfort, C.R. McNeill, M.L. Chabinyc, and H. Ade, "Polarized x-ray scattering reveals non-crystalline orientational ordering in organic films," Nat. Mater. 11, 536 (2012).
ALS Science Highlight #258


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At some point after plunging into an ice-filled pool of water and before reaching the other side, Incline Village resident Lin Pruett recalls being so cold she could hardly will her body to function.
"I got hypothermia," she said, describing the painful struggle to conquer "The Arctic Enema," one of many challenging obstacles that made up the Tough Mudder event at Northstar California this past weekend.
And yet, almost in the next breath, Pruett said she's already looking forward to her next Tough Mudder experience.
"It was awesome," she said. "I already signed up for next year."
Pruett, who participated with fellow Incline resident Rob Vinson — the event is not a competition — was rewarded for her efforts with a cold Dos Equis beer at the finish.
"Oh my gosh, it was the best freakin' beer I've had in my life," she said.


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The Curve had seven hits on Sunday.
Both Curve manager Carlos Garcia and first baseman Justin Howard agreed that none of them were a big hit.
The Curve left 11 runners on bases and went just 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position in a 3-1 loss before 3,817 people at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Sunday night.
"It's pretty tough because you look up there, and you see 'hey, we've got more hits than them. We should have more runs,'" Howard said. "It's about getting that big hit with the runners on, in scoring position. We just didn't have that tonight."
The Curve stranded runners in six innings. In the other three that they didn't have any left on, they did not get a hit.
With the loss, the Curve have fallen back to 10 games under .500.
"We put ourselves in good, scoring position but can't come up with a big hit," Garcia said. "In that situation, we tried to do too much for the most part."
The lack of the hits with runners in scoring position came one night after the Curve were barely able to get a hit at all. The Curve mustered just three hits in their 6-0 loss on Saturday.
This season, the Curve have hit .265 with runners in scoring position and have hit just 10 homers. With runners on base, the Curve have hit .261.
"We swung at pitches out of the strike zone, other than staying ourselves, staying to our strengths rather than making the pitcher through pitches," Garcia said. "We capitalize on those situations. We are not in trouble. He is the one in trouble. He is one who makes the pitches to try to get out of trouble. We tried to hit his pitches rather. ...We just tried to swing too much."
Jameson Taillon got the loss and is now 3-6. He gave up two runs on five hits and struck out six.
Taillon worked efficiently in the loss with 84 pitches in seven innings, but Garcia said that he didn't let him pitch into the eighth because of pitch count even though Taillon will have a couple extra days rest due to the All-Star break.
The lack of run support gave Taillon his first loss since May 19. It was the second decision that Taillon had received since May 29.
Former major leaguer Jon Link was able to hold most of the Curve runners at bay, allowing all seven hits in the win.
Melvin Mercedes got the save, his third this year.
"They've just been really good with hitting their spots and mixing their pitches up, Howard said of the Erie pitching in the last two games. "We've just got to keep battling and stay aggressive, hit the pitches out over the plate."
Game recap
Key player: DH Ramon Cabrera went 2-for-4, scoring twice.
Key play: LF Tyler Collins homered in the second inning.
Key stat: The Curve went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left 11 on base.
How they scored
Top 2nd: Collins homered (0-1).
Top 4th: Perez singled, scored on McCann single (0-2).
Bottom 6th: Cutler doubled, scored on Santos single (1-2).
Top 9th: Perez singled, scored on Collins single (1-3).


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Guide to Unix
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This is the Wikibooks Guide to Unix Computing, or for short, Guide to Unix. It describes Unix and Unix-like systems for users and system administrators. We include a guide to commands which lists several of the common shell commands.
Brief contents
Why use a Unix-like system?
Explanations of topics
- Command Line
- Common Programs
- Administration
- Storage
- Networking
- Electronic Mail
- Security
- Beyond This Book
Quick reference
- Commands commands listed conveniently in categories
- Environment Variables USER, EDITOR, PATH...
- Files configuration and device files of /etc/ and /dev
- GNU Free Documentation License how you can copy, modify, and redistribute this book
- Kernigh, added much content, started Explanations
- CFeyecare. I have been working on OpenBSD and I will continue to other BSDs later.
- The authors of Guide to UNIX/Files and Guide to UNIX/Commands
- Other and anonymous contributors
- Other Sources
Guide to Unix is incomplete. At Wikibooks, you can edit this book now. Here are some suggestions for improvements:
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- A Neutral Look at Operating Systems comparison between Unix, Unix, and non-Unix
- UNIX Computing Security keep that computer safe
- Wikibooks for Unix utilities:
- Bourne Shell Scripting a common Unix shell
- Learning the vi Editor a frequently-encountered text editor
- Many Unix-like systems feature free software, and some are entirely made of it:
- FLOSS Concept Booklet and Open Source explain the concept.
- Use the Source is a more general description of the purpose and origin of free and open source software.
- Wikibooks for the graphical user interface and the GNOME and KDE desktops:
- Guide to X11 X Window System
- Using GNOME GNU Network Object Model Environment
- Using KDE K Desktop Environment
- Programming Wikibooks
- C - C is the programming language for Unix
- C++ - C++ is a popular programming language for Unix, it evolved from C.
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United Dairy Farmers. (convinient store)
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the place down the street from my church
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HARPERS FERRY - In the area where more than 100 years ago, the booms of the cannons from the battle of Harpers Ferry could be heard, now exists an area rezoned for almost any use - with no site plan in place.
With the 340 Gateway Plan recently shelved and the 2035 Comprehensive plan just beginning, the areas in historic Jefferson County are left without clear recommendations for the use of the land.
When property owners apply to have their parcel rezoned, rather than applying for a conditional use permit, they are not required to have a site plan in place - unlike what would be necessary with a conditional use permit, Jefferson County Commissioner Lyn Widmyer said.
Article Photos
Journal photo by Michelle Horst
Jefferson County Commissioner Lyn Widmyer overlooks the area near Murphy Farm, recently rezoned.
The fifth rezoning that has come before the county since 2011 makes up what Widmyer described as a "doughnut hole" in the middle of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park that have required rezoning to the category of residential/light industrial/commercial.
When the rezoning is approved, the owner then has the right to put whatever he or she wants on the property - or sell it to a developer. With the approved rezoning, the owner is required to have a public hearing on the site plan, but not the use.
"If each one of these zoning requests had attached to it what they wanted to do, that would have been perfect," Widmyer said. "It's not an issue of no growth, it's an issue of growth that is respectful of the neighborhood and the park."
The most recent rezoning along Murphy Road was recently approved by the commission. During the debate over the rezoning, Widmyer said the issues were about what uses were appropriate in a neighborhood, particularly one surrounded by the park.
"We don't know what's going there. This is just going to allow, by the zone itself, any commercial use that is defined as anything that's not a nonprofit," Widmyer said.
Jefferson County planning and zoning director Jennifer Brockman said the property borders single-family homes along the road that leads back to Murphy Farm, which is National Park Service property.
Annette van Hilst, who represented the applicant, said the planning staff recommended the rezoning was in conformance with the comprehensive plan, as did the planning commission.
"I would also want to point out that the National Park Service, which opposed this, had obtained easements on other land surrounding their property, but have never asked the owners of this property for an easement," van Hilst said. "So they did not consider it important enough."
Just under 30 acres of land adjoining Harpers Ferry National Historical Park have now been rezoned.
"We are not protecting our neighborhoods," Widmyer said.
- Staff writer Michelle Horst can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 138, or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Division 2 of the American Psychological Association
Search this site
This Class is a Joke! Humor as a Pedagogical Tool in the Teaching of Psychology (2015)
Authors: Dan J. Segrist and Stephen D. A. Hupp
Affiliation: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Description: This 31-page annotated bibliography provides a representative and relatively comprehensive list of articles, book chapters, and books on the use of humor in teaching psychology, including using humor as a teaching tool, on exams, and in online teaching, and students' perceptions of instructor humor.
Note: 2012 OTRP Instructional Resource Award
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Grant
Deadline - October 31, 2015
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division 2 of APA) is pleased to announce a program of small grants to provide support for research projects on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). The grant program is open to members of the Society for the Teaching Psychology who teach Psychology at 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year colleges, or high schools. Research projects in any phase of development are eligible for funding (e.g., materials design, data collection, manuscript writing). However, the proposed project must have a high probability of producing a product that will be presented and/or published in a peer-reviewed outlet in a timely manner. Grant funds can be used for materials/supplies for research, participant incentives, stipends for researcher and/or research assistants, travel to promote collaboration on project, and travel to present outcomes of research. We have a total of $10,000 to award. These funds will likely be divided among several outstanding proposals and awardees may only receive partial funding for their projects.
Proposals should include applicants' names, institutional affiliations, and contact information in one document and a project narrative which has no identifiers which includes a) title of project, b) literature review and statement of question/hypothesis (no more than 1 page), c) description of research design and methods of data collection (no more than 1 page), d) description of data analysis and expected results (no more than ½ page), e) a description of how the project reflects the Executive Committee's preferred theme and/or addresses the mission of STP (no more than 1 page), f) reference list, g) project timeline, and h) budget, i) evidence of IRB approval. Because of budget limitations, please indicate whether and how you would be willing to go forward with the project in the case of partial support.
Proposals will be evaluated on the degree to which proposal fits STP's description of the SoTL in Psychology as evidenced by a) clearly articulated research question/hypothesis, b) literature-based inquiry, c) appropriate and sound method of inquiry, and d) likelihood of generating a peer-reviewed product; and the degree to which the Executive Committee preferred theme for 2015: "Teaching to the community: Using our expertise as teachers to share psychology with the public". In addition, innovativeness, potential impact/reach of the product, strength and clarity of the narrative, feasibility and appropriateness will factor into the evaluation of proposals. Those evaluating the grants will be blind to the applicants' identities.
Grant recipients will be asked to submit an abstract and a final report upon completion of the project demonstrating completion of tasks described in the original proposal. Proposals should be submitted in two separate files, one with contact information and one with the project narrative with no identifiers to email@example.com. If you have questions, please contact Marya Howell-Carter, Grant Committee Chair (email: email@example.com). Proposals are due by 11:59 pm (EST) on October 31, 2015.
Be sure to regularly check the "Get Involved" page for current opportunities to serve in STP!
For Faculty: A Formal Introduction to the Resource
For Students: An Online Career-Exploration Resource for Psychology Majors
Author: Drew C. Appleby
Affiliation: Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Description: This resource has two parts. The first, for faculty, contains cited references, suggestions of ways to use the resource to promote student success, and lists of printed and online sources to aid them in their career-advising activities. The second resource, for students, consists of a list of 262 careers (organized into 15 broad occupational categories) that psychology majors can prepare to enter. Persons employed in 60 of these careers are psychologists who must hold the appropriate graduate degree. In the remaining 202 psychology-related careers, 120 can be entered with a bachelor's degree and 112 require a graduate degree. Following each career name are hotlinks for websites, videos, interviews, and e-book chapters containing information that provide students with online career-exploration resources. Faculty, advisors, and administrators can also use this material in their classes, advising sessions, and departmental websites to help psychology majors begin the process of accomplishing Goal 5: Professional Development of APA's Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major: Version 2.0.
The pre-conference Teaching Institute features informative talks and practical advice on teaching psychological science. Separate registration is required. Teaching Institute registration includes an evening workshop Wednesday, May 20.
The spring edition of the STP Newsletter is now available for STP members. Login to the web site, then select "Members Only Pages">>"Publications" under the "Membership" tab on the main menu.
This latest ToPIX Update includes additions to the In the News pages (Cognition, Development), APA Guidelines pages (Teaching Activities related to the APA 2.0 Guidelines, Handouts on the APA Guidelines), In the Classroom pages (APA Style, Study Strategies), Social Video, and the Student Online Academic Research (SOAR) Library.
Cognition in the News
David Myers (via the TIPS Listserv) posted a link to a story on the hindsight bias and the goal line play call at the end of the Super Bowl. As Myers notes, this is a "potent example of a mental pitfall that has been the subject of roughly 800 psychological science publications." For more, see the Cognition in the News page.
Development in the News
Jessica Hartnett shared an NPR story on brain development ("The Teenage Brain: Spock vs. Captain Kirk"). The story provides some coverage of Laurence Steinberg's fMRI research on why teens are more inclined to risky behavior due to underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes. Neuroscientist B.J. Corey provides commentary. Check it out on the Development in the News page.
Teaching Activities Related to the APA 2.0 Goals
Melissa Heerboth and Matt Weaver provided a handout that outlines three activities. First is an activity to introduce students to APA 2.0 early in the curriculum, another to help orient students toward professional development, and a third for juniors/ seniors to evaluate themselves in terms of APA 2.0 Goals. This resource is available here.
Drew Appleby's "Academic Advising Strategies" resource set was posted to the Handouts on the APA Guidelines page. These include a handout, PowerPoint, and examples of a Skills-Based cover letter and a resume.
APA Style in the Classroom
Drew Appleby also passed along a resource entitled "Why and How to Write APA-style Citations…" A full resource and corresponding PowerPoint are available on the APA Style in the Classroom page.
Study Strategies in the Classroom
Additionally, Drew Appleby shared a resource to help students understand that multiple choice questions can be written to evaluate their ability to demonstrate more than just memorization. After this, students can use a flashcard strategy to help them prepare for these types of items. Download these resources by visiting the Study Strategies in the Classroom page.
Social Video
Jessica Hartnett posted a 3 minute BuzzFeed video that could be useful as a lesson launcher or cognitive break during a unit on attractiveness, body image, or related topics. See the Social Video page for this video on how standards of beauty have changed over time.
SOAR Library
Last—but definitely not least—a new study is up on the Student Online Academic Research (SOAR) Library. If you are advising student research and looking for study participants, consider sharing a link to the study on SOAR. For the new study and more details, please visit the SOAR page on ToPIX and contact Carrie Lloyd for more details.
Thanks to David, Jessica, Melissa, Matt, Drew, and Carrie for their latest contributions to ToPIX!


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wagwan star
di Nathan 22 settembre 2003
a female that is extremely attractive.
There sure are a lot of stars here tonight.
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Canadian band on the Arts & Crafts label. They write catchy, well-constructed indie pop songs. Members are: Torquil Campbell, Chris Seligman, Evan Cranley, and Amy Millan.
If you like catchy, well-constructed indie pop songs, you should check out Stars, Broken Social Scene, and Metric.
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Jamaican common term of affection or camaraderie. Similar to
"dude", "man" or " Buddy"
"dude", "man" or " Buddy"
"One love, star"
" Pass tha blunt down, star"
" Pass tha blunt down, star"
di Ikken 18 maggio 2008
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Subtitle 37 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ADULT LEARNING
09.37.01 Alternate Ways to
Earn a High School Diploma
Authority: Labor and Employment Article,
§§11-807 and 11-808, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
The Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation proposes to amend Regulations
.01 .20 under COMAR 09.37.01 Alternate Ways to Earn a High School
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to bring the current regulations in line with recent changes to the governing statute, Labor and Employment Article,
Title 11, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, as well as changes to the provision of the high school equivalency examination program, the GED.
The GED tests will be available only in a computer-based format effective January 1, 2014.
Comparison to Federal Standards
There is no corresponding federal standard to this proposed action.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Patricia Tyler, Director of Adult Learning, Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, 1100 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore,
MD 21201, or call 410-767-1008, or email to firstname.lastname@example.com, or fax to 410-225-7208. Comments
will be accepted through February 28, 2014. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.01 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Applicant means the individual who is seeking to take the GED® Tests.
(2) Candidate means an individual who is deemed eligible to take the GED® Tests, is scheduled to sit for the GED® Tests, or has taken the GED® Tests.
[(1)] (3) (text unchanged)
(4) GED® means the nationally recognized high school equivalency test program.
(5) Module means a single subject area being measured by the GED® Tests.
[(2)] (6) [(3)] (7) (text unchanged)
.02 [General Educational Development] GED® Testing Program Description.
A. The [General Educational Development (GED)] GED® Tests offer an alternate and acceptable way for an individual [16 years old or older]
who is older than the age required for compulsory school attendance set by Education Article, §7-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, to earn a
Maryland high school diploma.
B. Candidates who successfully complete the GED® Tests are awarded a Maryland high school diploma by the State Board
and the Department.
C. A successful GED® [graduate] candidate may not be awarded any other Maryland high school diploma either by the State Board or by a local school system.
.03 The GED® Tests Scope and Content.
A. The GED® Tests [include writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and the arts, and mathematics. Each test measures the major subject area skills considered to be the outcomes of a high school education]
will measure the major subject area skills required of a high school education as determined by the national testing service issuing the GED® instrument.
B. The GED® Tests will be offered in modules of each of the major subject areas and each module may be scheduled separately.
C. The GED® Tests are given on computer at an approved test center.
[B.] D. The State Board shall review and approve the State [license] agreement with the Department and the [American Council on Education]
national testing service issuing the GED® instrument.
.04 Applicant Eligibility.
An applicant is eligible to take the GED® Tests if the applicant:
A. [Has been a Maryland resident for at least 3 months] Resides in the State of Maryland at the time of testing[, unless the Secretary has waived this requirement in accordance with the procedures set out in Regulation .18 of this chapter];
B. [Is at least 16 years old] Is older than the age requirement for compulsory school attendance set by Education Article, §7-301, Annotated Code of
Maryland; and
C. (text unchanged)
.05 Date, Time, and Place of Testing.
A. Various GED® test centers shall be operated throughout Maryland. [The GED testing application form lists locations of test centers.]
B. [Test dates, times, and locations] Scheduling of the GED® Tests shall be done by the applicant via the internet. A link to the national testing service issuing the GED® instrument, locations of test centers and other pertinent information shall be posted on the Department's website and be available from the GED® Testing Office at the Department.
.06 Requirements for Applying to Take the GED® Tests.
A. [At the time application is made to the Maryland GED Testing Office, an]
An applicant shall be required to demonstrate identity, age, and residency by [attaching a copy of one of the following to the application]
providing one of the following at the test center:
(1) (2) (text unchanged)
(3) A current official photo ID issued to an incarcerated individual, with name, current address, date of birth, and signature, by the Department of Juvenile Services, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, or other residential facility accepted by the State GED® Administrator;
(4) A current official photo ID issued to an individual, with name, current address, date of birth, signature, and current address issued by a residential facility accepted by the State GED® Administrator; or
(5) (text unchanged)
B. If none of the forms of identification and residency identified in §A of this regulation are attainable, prior to [making application to the Maryland GED Testing Office]
scheduling a GED® test, the applicant may apply to the Secretary for a waiver in accordance with the procedures set out in Regulation .18 of this chapter. The applicant shall provide to
the GED® Testing Office one or more forms of identification which collectively show name, address, date of birth, signature, and photograph. If the Secretary
or the Secretarys designee is satisfied that the documentation of identification is authentic and valid, and the individual meets age and residency requirements, the Secretary may issue a waiver. The applicant shall [attach the Secretarys waiver to the application along with copies of]
present the documentation submitted to the Secretary in support of the waiver [and shall present the waiver and supporting documentation at]
to the test center.
C. In addition to the documentation required in §A or B of this regulation, [as part of the application,] the applicant shall:
(1) Provide the applicant's signature verifying his or her identity and residency in Maryland
at the test center at the time of testing;
(2) Remit the appropriate fee along with the completed application
at the time of registration; and
(3) For an applicant 18 years old or younger, present to the GED® Testing Office prior to the scheduling of a GED®
(a) (c) (text unchanged)
.07 Fee Schedule.
A. The Department shall establish a reasonable fee schedule for the scheduling of tests, issuance of diplomas and transcripts, and related costs associated with the administration of the GED® Program.
B. (text unchanged)
08 Admission to the GED® Test Center.
A. Confirmation of test date and location shall be [mailed or] transmitted electronically to GED® candidates before the assigned test date.
B. To be admitted to the test center, each candidate shall present documentation verifying identity, age, and Maryland residency as described in Regulation .06A of this chapter.
.09 Minimum Score Requirements for Award of Maryland High School Diploma.
A. To qualify for a Maryland high school diploma, a candidate shall earn[:]
the minimum passing score for each test module and the overall passing score for the entire battery of GED® Tests established by the national testing service issuing the GED®
[(1) A standard score of at least 410 on each of the five tests; and
(2) An average standard score of at least 450 on all five tests.]
B. [Only tests taken within the past 5 years receive credit toward the diploma.]
Once a candidate receives a passing score on an individual module, that score is valid for up to 60 months from the date taken or until a new series of tests has been issued by the national testing service issuing the GED® instrument, whichever comes first.
.10 Requirements for Retesting.
A. Candidates who have failed one or more [parts] modules of the GED® Tests and candidates who fail to report to the test center on the assigned date [shall wait 2 months before retesting]
may register for a retest and will be charged the applicable testing
B. Candidates who are retested shall be administered a different form of the GED® Tests from that previously administered.
C. [Three test forms are] There is a maximum number of test forms available from the [GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education]
national testing service issuing the GED® instrument in any 1-year period.
D. A candidate who has taken all [three] forms of the Tests in a 1-year period is not eligible to retest until new forms of the GED® Tests are available from the GED® Testing Service.
E. A candidate seeking to retest shall [return the admission card or retest request form to the Maryland GED Testing Office along with the appropriate rescheduling fee]
register as proscribed in Regulation .05 of this chapter.
.11 Permanent Record Changes.
A. Changes may not be made to a candidates record after the diploma has been awarded unless the changes are a result of an error on behalf of the GED® Office and can be verified as such.
B. The State GED® Administrator shall make changes when the
Maryland GED® Testing Office is known to be in error.
.12 Retention of Scores.
A. Passing scores that result in the issuance of a Maryland high school diploma shall be retained in perpetuity by the Maryland GED® Testing Office.
B. Passing, failing, and incomplete scores that do not result in the issuance of a Maryland high school diploma shall be retained by the Maryland GED® Testing Office for a period of
up to 60 months. All scores will be retained by the Maryland GED® Testing Office for up to 60 months or until a new series of tests has been issued by the national testing service issuing the GED® instrument, whichever comes first. Upon the expiration of 60 months or with the issuance of a new test series, all scores attained on the previous series that did not result in the issuance of a diploma will expire.
.13 Foreign Language GED Tests.
A. [The] Each module of the GED® Tests may be taken in [Spanish or French]
foreign languages as available from the national testing service issuing the GED® instrument, except as indicated in §D of this regulation.
B. If a candidate chooses to take a module in a foreign language, the entire module must be taken in the same language.
C. Separate modules may be taken in different languages if available from the national testing service issuing the GED® instrument.
[B.] D. [In addition to the Spanish or French version of the GED Tests, a candidate shall take the writing skills test]
A candidate who chooses to take one or more modules in a foreign language must take the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RTLA) test module in English to demonstrate English proficiency.
[C.] E. A candidate who obtains passing scores on the [Spanish or French]
foreign language tests and on the [writing skills] RTLA test in English,
and who obtains the required overall passing score, shall be awarded a Maryland high school diploma.
.14 Special Testing for Individuals with Disabilities.
A. [Special editions of the GED Tests are available for individuals with disabilities. These include an audiocassette tape version, a large-print version, and a Braille version.]
Accommodations for candidates with disabilities shall be made available. Individuals who request GED® testing accommodations shall provide appropriate documentation of their disability and the need for the requested testing accommodations, prior to scheduling.
[B. Other special accommodations for candidates with disabilities shall be made available. Individuals who request GED testing accommodations shall provide appropriate documentation of their disability and the need for the requested testing accommodations, prior to scheduling.]
[C.] B. An individualized assessment of each request for testing accommodations shall be made based on the documentation provided and in accordance with the documentation policies of the [GED Testing Service of the American Council on Education]
national testing service issuing the GED® instrument.
.15 GED® Tests Taken Out of State.
[A.] Results of GED® Tests taken within the past 5 years at official GED® testing centers outside Maryland may be used for credit toward a Maryland high school
diploma, if a GED® credential has not been issued and if the test results are from the same series as issued by the national testing service issuing the GED®
[B. An official copy of test scores shall be sent directly to the Maryland GED Testing Office from the test center where the credit was earned.]
.16 Testing for Individuals Whose High School Records Are Unobtainable.
A. An applicant, high school graduate, or nongraduate whose records are unobtainable may take the GED® Tests and be awarded a diploma without verification of school withdrawal required in Regulation [.06D]
.06C(3) of this chapter by:
(1) Making a written request to the State GED® Administrator; and
(2) (text unchanged)
B. Based on the facts and extenuating circumstances of each case, the State GED® Administrator has discretion to grant or deny requests to take the GED® Tests without official verification of school withdrawal.
.17 Test Security.
A. To protect the security of the tests, the integrity of the testing procedure, and the validity of test scores, the State GED® Administrator has authority to invalidate test scores and to require the candidate to retest.
B. Misrepresentation of information on the GED® Tests application form may result in the revocation of the diploma.
C. [The chief examiner at each test center has authority to request that a thumbprint of the candidate be taken at the time of testing if, in the chief examiner's judgment, additional verification of the candidates identity is necessary]
Any violation of test center policy may result in ejection from
the test center and invalidation of test scores.
.18 Waivers.
A. Waivers to the requirements of Regulations [.04(A),] .06(A)[,] and .07 of this chapter are granted only by the Secretary
or the Secretarys designee in exceptional circumstances if it is in the candidate's best interest and in accordance with [this regulation]
GED® testing standards.
B. [Waiver of Withdrawal Prior to Application for Students with Disabilities.] If the candidate is a student with a disability who receives special education and related services from a public or nonpublic program, [the following additional requirements may apply]
the candidate must request a waiver of withdrawal from the Secretary prior to registration which requires
(1) The waiver application to the Secretary or the Secretarys designee shall include a copy of the student's current individualized education program indicating:
(a) That preparation for and taking of the GED® Tests is part of the student's transition plan pursuant to COMAR 13A.05.01.09A(3); and
(b) Any accommodations that the student may need for the GED® Tests;
(2) If it is necessary for the student to continue to attend school after the date of the filing of the waiver request in order to receive a free appropriate public education, the request shall indicate:
(a) That the student will withdraw from school before the GED® testing date; and
(b) (text unchanged)
(3) The request shall be appended with a release that:
(a) States that the parent has approved the waiver request and understands that receipt of a GED® diploma will conclude the student's eligibility for special education and related services;
(b) (c) (text unchanged)
(4) Upon receipt of notice from the Department that the candidate has failed to pass the GED® Tests, the local school system shall convene an individualized education program team meeting pursuant to COMAR 13A.05.01.07.08 to plan for:
(a) The student's resumption of special education and related services within 90 days of the GED® Tests date; and
(b) (text unchanged)
C. The [Secretary's] decision of the Secretary or the Secretarys designee on a waiver request is final.
.19 Diplomas.
A. A Maryland high school diploma shall be awarded to all candidates who successfully complete the GED® Tests. Diplomas shall be awarded [monthly]
within a month of successful completion.
B. The diplomas shall be awarded by the State Board and the Department and shall bear the signatures of the Board President and the Secretary.
.20 Maryland Adult External High School Program.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Procedures for Administering the Maryland Adult External High School Program and the Issuance of a Diploma.
(1) (text unchanged)
(2) Local [school systems] grantees receiving Department funding to implement the Maryland Adult External High School Program shall operate the program according to NEDP standards and requirements in addition to provisions identified in annual requests for proposals and requirements determined by the Department.
(3) Requirements for the program are described in manuals available at the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, 1100 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. These manuals describe all diagnostic and assessment instruments, administrative procedures, evaluation criteria, eligibility of applicants, [time and place of testing,]
and requirements for a diploma[, and reports of results to candidates].
(4) [Eligibility.] Residents of Maryland 18 years old or older who are not currently enrolled in a high school, who are not high school graduates, and who pass a screening test are eligible to register for the program.
(5) [Fees for Program Participation.] A registration fee shall be charged of each individual at the time of entering the program. If a student leaves the program before completion and subsequently elects to register at a later time, a new registration fee [shall]
may be charged.
(6) [Revision.] The required assessment instruments shall comply with the most current standards and materials of the NEDP program to assure that they are valid.
(7) [Diplomas.] A Maryland high school diploma shall be awarded to each graduate upon certification by the External Diploma Regional Center Director that the program requirements have been satisfactorily met. Diplomas shall be awarded monthly. The diplomas shall be awarded by the State Board
and the Department and shall bear the signatures of the Board President and the Secretary.
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Kendra Wilkinson is getting back on top.
The reality star is moving forward after meeting with divorce lawyers, and she's sending the message loud and clear.
Wilkinson, 29, wore a T-shirt emblazoned with "IM NOT SORRY" while out and about Los Angeles's Studio City neighborhood Friday. And the accessory she didn't wear – her wedding ring – spoke even greater volumes.
In July, the former Playboy model was rocked by rumors that husband Hank Baskett had an affair – while she was pregnant with their now 12-week-old daughter, Alijah Mary.
And a friend tells PEOPLE that wasn't the first time the retired athlete had strayed.
"The cheating happened another time a few years ago, but she forgave him that time," a source close to Wilkinson says. "This time it blew up, and there's no turning back."
Now, the mom of two is healing with some fun, going out with girlfriends for dinner and dancing.
And though Wilkinson and Baskett continue to live together to care for Alijah and 4-year-old son Hank IV (while still filming their show Kendra on Top), the source says there's no fixing their five-year marriage.
"Once your trust is demolished like that, and it's happened more than once, there's no turning back," the insider says. "She's so devastated but is being super optimistic."
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With the governor now joining us in the fight for regulatory reform by appointing a task force to review current regulations, the need for essential systemic reform remains. Some who are being asked to do the review are the same ones who have drafted some of the regulations to be reviewed.
In a nutshell, requiring all regulations to sunset over a period of time, and secondly, requiring the General Assembly to vote them up or down, is the sure way to stop government agencies from growing themselves through regulations and financing themselves with fees.
Regulations are the vehicle for the invisible growth of government. Let me give you some examples. In Washington, D. C., pages of regulations, pursuant to the Affordable Care Act, will go into effect without a vote of Congress.
Likewise, when the new session of the General Assembly started, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control filed regulations for home caregivers. A statute was passed to require background checks of home care providers and to require Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage in the event of an injury. These are people who provide basic services to people with disabilities or challenges such as assistance in dressing, going to the bathroom, cleaning the house, or being mobile in their own house. The statute authorized DHEC to promulgate regulations to implement these requirements of the legislation. Instead, DHEC regulators proposed regulations that went far beyond that. These regulations involved such things as requiring the workers to record how much bathroom assistance they give a client as well as record other data identified in the regulation as "allergies, pets, etc."
"Etc." is everything within the limits of regulators' minds. Additionally, the regulations required that these records be kept for six years. Also, the type of assistance to be provided clients would have been designed more by the bureaucrats at DHEC rather than the clients' wishes. The regulations also gave DHEC inspectors access to people's homes to verify compliance.
All of this would take effect with the full force of law and would include an initial $1,000 license fee the first year plus an $800 renewal fee each year, plus fines if you do not comply with the regulations as determined by DHEC.
This is not only taxation without representation but government without representation. Fortunately, having Catherine Templeton at the helm of DHEC resulted in these regulations being withdrawn, when I brought them to her attention.
In 1773, the Boston Tea Party put into perspective a principle that would later be reflected in our Constitution — no taxation without representation. When the U. S. Constitution was adopted, it left the power to make laws solely in the legislative branch and kept that power distant from the executive branch. In that way, no tax or law would be imposed upon the public except through their elected representatives. The same principle is reflected in South Carolina's Constitution.
As the legislative process evolved over time, laws were passed to authorize state and federal agencies to promulgate regulations to implement the mandates of certain other laws. In South Carolina, these regulations go into effect after 120 days; in the federal system, they generally go into effect 60 days after submission to Congress. In both cases, all regulations can go into effect automatically, without the affirmative vote of your elected representatives. These regulations promulgated by unelected regulators have the full force and effect of law and can also impose fees, a modern term for tax, on the public.
Regulations impact many elements of people's private lives or businesses. Those who oppose regulations have little chance through the legislative process of getting them disapproved because they go into effect before time can be found to vote on them.
Over the decades, we have heard the call for limited government. But little is said or done about the broad grants of regulatory power given the agencies of the executive branch at the state and federal levels.
Shortly before I became lieutenant governor, as a senator, I supported a bill that would have required an affirmative vote by the General Assembly. Sadly, this bill was not taken up in the last session. I have since had an opportunity to see firsthand just how broken the regulatory system is.
Common sense is lacking. I have encountered a residential assisted living facility cited for regulatory violation because a lady had a can of hairspray in a private apartment. In another facility for adult day care, the facility could not extend the same service with the same personnel an additional day a week without going through a series of bureaucratic hoops.
If you want to make a sizeable dent in runaway government, request that your federal and state representatives insist that any regulations not take effect unless the elected representatives of the people vote on them and that regulations sunset every few years.
It is incompatible to representative government for agencies without a vote to impose their will, increase their budgets, and levy fees on the public by the promulgation of regulations. Until this systemic change is made, we will have a constant march toward ever more bureaucratic government in South Carolina and the United States. Just look at the past.
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A Bend CPA has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding clients of his former business, Summit Accommodators Inc., out of millions of dollars federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
U.S. Attorney Amanda Marshall announced that Brian D. Stevens, 56, was sentenced on Friday. Under a plea agreement, Stevens had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering violations.
He admitted he and others defrauded Summit?s customers from 1999 through 2008, misused over $44 million of customer funds, and caused 91 Summit customers to lose $13.7 million.
Stevens? alleged co-conspirators, CPA Mark A. Neuman, attorney Lane D. Lyons, and Timothy D. Larkin, are charged with the same offenses and are expected to go to trial next February.
At Stevens? sentencing hearing before Judge Michael Mosman, two of the 91 victims testified about their experience with Summit and how the loss of their money affected their lives.
One victim described how she and her husband worked for years to improve their small cattle ranch so they could sell it and buy their dream ranch, how they entrusted Summit with the proceeds of the sale, all of which were lost when Summit declared bankruptcy, and how they have never been able to recover financially.
Another victim described how he and his business partner had entrusted Summit with the proceeds from the sale of their business headquarters, and how the loss of those funds stopped their plans to expand this local small business.
Judge Mosman ordered that Stevens report to federal prison in early September.
Mosman will conduct a restitution hearing in about 90 days to determine how much money he will order Stevens to repay to Summit?s clients.
Stevens, a certified public accountant, acknowledged he and others created Summit to help customers take advantage of lawful federal income tax deferral transactions.
In a typical transaction, a customer would sell income producing property, allow Summit to hold the proceeds of the sale, then buy another income producing property within 180 days.
Federal income tax laws then allowed the customer to defer paying taxes on the profits from sale of the first property.
Summit eventually opened affiliate offices in Texas, Washington, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, and Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Stevens admitted that through Summit, he and his co-conspirators promised Summit?s customers their money would be deposited in a bank, where it would remain for the 180 day period until used to purchase another income producing property.
Stevens acknowledged that from 2004 through October 2008, Summit held between $49 million and $109 million of its customers? money in a typical month.
Stevens admitted that contrary to Summit?s representations to customers, he and his co-conspirators used Summit customers? money to invest in over 100 real estate projects and that he and his co-conspirators had direct personal interests in most of these projects.
Stevens also admitted the conspirators loaned a portion of this money to individuals and businesses, and to themselves.
Stevens admitted he and his co-conspirators concealed this fraudulent activity, in part, by creating a company called Inland Capital Corporation, loaning Summit customer money to Inland Capital, then causing Inland Capital to loan the money to small corporations they created to own each real estate investment.
Stevens admitted he and his co-conspirators further hid the fraud scheme by concealing from most of Summit?s employees and from most of the owner-operators of Summit?s affiliates that the conspirators were using Summit customer money to invest in real estate and to loan to themselves and others.
When Summit?s customers and affiliate owner-operators began to express concern about the safety of Summit customer money, the conspirators used statements in e-mails and other media to convey the false impression that all Summit customer money was deposited and maintained in financial institutions.
?The sentencing of Mr. Stevens to four years in prison should tell every licensed professional there are serious consequences for misusing client funds,? said U.S. Attorney Marshall.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Postal Inspectors, and the Oregon Division of Finance and Corporate Securities. Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth D. Uram and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Helen Cooper, as part of a partnership venture between the Seattle Region, Social Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel and the United States Attorney?s Office in Portland, Oregon, are prosecuting the case.


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A man with a slender build, who is about 5-feet 7-inches tall, showed a handgun and demanded money from employees, police said.
He left with an undetermined amount of cash and was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and a black ski mask, police said.
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term derived from dardy thing, used to describe an object or person that is mad cool.
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Kelley Motors closing two dealerships
March 12, 2013
A deeply rooted business in Buckhannon will be shutting its doors Friday after more than 50 years serving the community....
WTH??? How am I suppossed to get my car worked on? Chip and all the guys in parts and service were GREAT!!! Will really miss them. They found things wrong with my car that they were not even looking for...hope they dont suffer from this closing! AND I hope the owner treats them as well as she has been treated over the years!!
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How in the*****do the Democrats have anything to do with Kelly Motors closing u must be a dumb republican clown Maybe it closed because the owner was ready to retire.
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How sad. Our entire family has for generations done business at this dealership and they will be missed greatly. Hopefully all the employees can find other jobs. How much more damage can this president and party of democrats running this state and country do to America before people wake up and vote these clowns out of office before the last business is gone? God help us...because our incompetent leaders are surely not.
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