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Ballots will be mailed on Friday, October 19. Ballots are not forwardable.
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Mineralization of calcium carbonate ( ) in hydrogel matrix is one of the most interesting topics of research by material scientists for the development of bio-inspired polymeric biomaterial for biomedical applications especially for bone tissue regeneration. As per our knowledge there was no work reported about rheological properties of mineralized hydrogel though some works have done on mineralization of in various gel membranes, and also it was reported about the viscoelastic properties of Agarose, Cellulose, PVA and PVPCMC hydrogels. This paper mainly focuses about the effect of strain on viscoelastic properties of fresh, swelled and mineralized ( ) PVP-CMC hydrogel. All these three types of hydrogel sustain (or keep) strictly the elastic properties when low strain (1%) is applied, but at higher strain (10%) the viscoelastic moduli (G′ and G") show significant change, and the nature of these materials turned from elastic to viscous.
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Petra Small Group Tour Package
- Meet and assist services at Amman Airport upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation in Amman for 2 night including breakfast
- Accommodation in Petra for 1 night including breakfast
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
- All transfers by a private a/c vehicle with English speaking assistant
- Local English speaking spot guide in Petra (about 2-3 hours)
- Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
- Short horse ride in Petra (included in ticket)
- Entrance fees to Wadi Rum
- Jeep tour in Wadi Rum for about 2 hours.
- Service charges and taxes
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Jordan
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Day 1: Sunday - Arrive Amman
Day 2 : Monday - Wadi Rum Jeep tour – Petra Overnight
Day 3 : Tuesday - Petra Visit - Amman
Day 4 : Wednesday - Day Trip to Madaba, Nebo – Departure
- - Cham Palace Hotel
- - Petra Moon Hotel
|Minimum Two Persons
|Low Season (June to August)
|$ 470
|High Season (September to May)
|$ 495
- - Kempinski Amman Hotel
- - Marriott Petra Hotel
|Minimum Two Persons
|Low Season (June to August)
|$ 590
|High Season (September to May)
|$ 610
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till 30 April 2017, except during Christmas and New Year holidays.
Children Policy
- Infants up to 1.99 years old are free of charge for the tour package sharing parent's bed
- 02-11.99 years old sharing parents rooms with extra bed get 20% discount from adults rates
- 12 years child and above is considered as an adult with full adult's rate.
- Only 1 child is allowed with parent in same rooms with 1 extra bed only
Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired tour, spaces will be secured upon receive a deposit of 25 %. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or Western Union.
Entry Visa to Jordan
You need to have a valid passport at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return date to enter Jordan. The cost of single entry visa for all nationalities is 40 JD around (around $57) obtained upon arrival at the airport; for multiple entries it is 60 JD (around $85) and can be obtained at the nearest embassy/consulate.
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I've worked on a medical–surgical floor at an extremely busy urban hospital for a little more than a year. I became a nurse because I love people, and I feel honored to be so intimately involved in patients' lives while they are in my care. I am highly committed to providing care for my patients that I would want my own family members to receive.
However, staffing levels at our hospital mean that I usually have eight patients, and the certified nursing assistants on our floor generally have 15 patients each. Many of our patients have dementia or psychiatric issues in addition to the complicated comorbidities all nurses working today are familiar with. Often we discharge two to four patients in a couple of hours and are immediately hit with as many new admissions.
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The company has developed an indexable insert series especially suitable for short hole drilling. Launched under the designation WOMX-D57, WOEX-E57 and WOMX-B57, the inserts have been designed for drilling depths of four times diameter. They are recommended for steel, cast iron, stainless steel and cast steel as well as materials that are difficult to machine, according to the company. The inserts are also available in Tiger-tec grade WAK25. This new offering includes one ground and two precision sintered versions of the insert.
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Loch Raven Fishing Center
Manager: Kevin McComas
Assistant Manager: Adam Montgomery
12101 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, Maryland 21131
Phone: 410-887-7692 TDD and Deaf: 410-887-5319
Fax: 410-666-0898
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2016 Launching and Docking Permits
Launching and docking permits for 2016 are sold out. You may visit the fishing center and rent a boat, or canoe to enjoy fishing on the reservoir.
Seasons and Hours
First Friday of April through Labor Day
Open daily at 6 a.m.
Labor Day through October 31
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
November 1 through November 30
Open only on Saturday and Sunday
December through March
The Loch Raven Fishing Center, located on the shores of Loch Raven Reservoir, offers an assortment of services for anglers, canoeists, boating enthusiasts and folks who just want to get away for the day.
- Bait your fishing rod and test your skills against a variety of fish including large and small mouth bass, yellow perch and northern pike.
- Rent a boat and enjoy a relaxing day on the 2,400 acre reservoir.
- The fishing center provides numerous services, offering boat rentals, a full inventory of fishing tackle, live bait, snacks and sundries to make your visit an enjoyable one.
- All fishing from boats, canoes and kayaks in the Loch Raven Reservoir is allowed and regulated under the management of the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and a current seasonal permit is required to use your own vessel.
Rules and Regulations
For a complete list of rules and regulations, please visit the Regulations Governing Fishing page.
- Fishing licenses are no longer sold at the center.
- If 2016 permits sell out you may still visit, rent a boat and fish on the reservoir. You will need a Maryland Fishing License prior to your visit.
- A United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (provided) must be in the boat for each passenger.
- No boating beyond Loch Raven Drive bridge.
- Occupant Capacity: Canoe is two passengers, boat is three passengers.
- All boats and canoes must be checked-in by posted time. Failure to return by the posted time will result in a $10 fine.
Please note that in an effort to provide ready boating access to Loch Raven Reservoir, we must limit the parking and activities at the fishing center to that of its patrons. Therefore no picnicking, shoreline fishing or other "non-fishing center" related activities are permitted on the shore. Those wishing to pursue other recreational activities in and around the reservoir property are encouraged to park on Loch Raven Drive near Morgan Mill and Providence Roads for dawn to dusk parking being sure to adhere to all posted parking regulations.
For more information regarding recreational activities in other areas of the reservoir property please contact the Baltimore City Bureau of Water and Waste Water.
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Ungaro wants to move Liberty dispatch to Howland. What gives him the right?
I thought we had trustees that voted on these issues? Didn't we pass a levy to keep 911 in Liberty? Yes, now they want to take our voice.
Didn't we try 911 before and it didn't work? If he needs money, take it from HIS $122,000 per year pay, or the park and rec lady that makes $55,000 per year for a part-time job. For our community, that's a lot of money for one park.
Call your trustees. Tell them we need our dispatch kept in Liberty. Place it on the ballot. Let us vote.
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What is Helicobacter pylori?
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that can cause an infection in the lining of the stomach and upper intestine. People are usually infected with the bacteria as children, but may not have symptoms until they are adults.
What increases my risk for an H. pylori infection?
Experts do not know exactly how H. pylori infection is spread. Your risk for an infection increases if:
- You eat food that is not washed well or cooked properly.
- You drink water that is not clean.
- You have contact with bowel movement, vomit, or saliva that is infected with H. pylori.
What are the signs and symptoms of an H. pylori infection?
Most people who are infected with H. pylori never have symptoms. If you do, your symptoms may come and go and last for minutes or hours. You may feel better for a short time after you eat or take medicine. You may have any of the following:
- Dull or burning pain in your stomach or throat
- Nausea, vomiting, bloating, or burping
- Loss of appetite or weight loss
- Pain at night or with an empty stomach
How is an H. pylori infection diagnosed?
- A urea breath test may be used to test for H. pylori. Your healthcare provider will have you swallow pudding, liquid, or a capsule that contains a chemical. Then you will breathe into a container. Your breath sample will be tested for a reaction to the chemical that confirms H. pylori infection.
- A bowel movement sample may be sent to a lab to test for infection.
- Blood tests may be used to test for infection.
- Endoscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to see the inside of your stomach. A scope is a soft, flexible tube with a light and tiny camera on the end. It is passed down your throat and into your stomach. Samples of your stomach tissue may be removed and sent to a lab to test for H. pylori infection. This test will be done if your healthcare provider thinks you may have an ulcer.
How is an H. pylori infection treated?
- Antibiotics help kill the bacteria. You may need to take this medicine for 10 to 14 days. Your healthcare provider will prescribe at least 2 antibiotics at the same time.
- Antiulcer medicines help decrease the amount of acid that is normally made by the stomach. These help relieve pain and heal or prevent ulcers.
- Bismuth is a liquid or tablet that may be used to decrease heartburn, upset stomach, or diarrhea. It may also decrease swelling in your stomach and help kill the infection if other medicines do not work. It also protects ulcers from stomach acid so they can heal.
What are the risks of an H. pylori infection?
You may need more than one course of treatment to kill the H. pylori infection. Your symptoms may return after treatment. You are at risk for a peptic ulcer in the lining of your stomach and intestines if you do not receive treatment for your infection. H. pylori may also cause swelling in your stomach. The infection may lead to stomach cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes) if it is not treated.
How can I help prevent an H. pylori infection?
- Wash your hands well with soap and warm water. Clean your hands before you eat and after you use the bathroom.
- Rinse food well, and cook it properly before you eat it. This will help kill any bacteria that may be on your food.
- Drink clean water from a safe source. Only drink water that has been filtered or purified.
- Do not smoke or drink alcohol when you have an H. pylori infection. These habits could worsen your symptoms of heartburn and may increase your risk of cancer.
- Avoid use of NSAIDs. NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding and kidney problems if not taken correctly. Your healthcare provider may tell you to avoid these medicines because they can make your symptoms worse.
When should I contact my healthcare provider?
- Your symptoms do not improve with treatment.
- You feel full after eating only a small amount of food.
- You lose weight without trying.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
When should I seek immediate care or call 911?
- You have bloody bowel movements, bloody vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
- You have sudden, sharp stomach pain that does not go away or spreads to your back.
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MOSCOW — Germany's foreign policy has become more independent since Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder took office, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a leading German TV network Wednesday.
In an interview with ZDF television, Putin said that under Schroeder Germany had consolidated the sovereignty of its foreign policy. "Schroeder has distinguished himself as a reliable partner sincerely seeking to develop bilateral relations - something that could not have passed unnoticed by the Russian public," he said.
In the interview, whose transcripts are posted on the presidential Web site, Putin also recalled that Chancellor Schroeder was among the leaders invited to the 60th VE anniversary celebrations in May this year, as were - for the first time in the history of Russia-Germany relations - German WWII veterans who had taken part in combat operations on the eastern front. Putin called this a qualitatively new step toward Russian-German reconciliation, attesting to a high degree of trust between the two nations, which he said had been achieved thanks to the incumbent chancellor.
The Russian president described Schroeder as a "responsible politician...a man of integrity, consistent in his actions - qualities that always form a good base for cooperation."
"I believe that to a certain extent, Schroeder is today translating into reality the fundamental ideas of German political thought, including in practical matters, for instance, with regard to the Iraqi problem," Putin said. "This is why our nations have bonded together in a positive way, too. So, whatever political transformation may occur in Germany, I am very hopeful the positive impetus in the development of Russian-German relations that has been brought about by the incumbent federal chancellor will be preserved in the future."


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Howard Mudd was trying to think of the free-agent tackle, the one the Eagles were forced to sign after Jason Peters ruptured his Achilles tendon before the 2012 season.
"The guy from Buffalo . . . Demetress Bell," Mudd finally recalled. "Oops, that didn't work out."
The former Eagles offensive line coach, now retired, was going through some of the combinations of linemen he was forced to insert into the lineup after four (!) of five starters were injured last season.
Mudd wasn't complaining. He didn't make a peep last season about the hand he was dealt. But the Eagles' injury-marred 2012 stands in sharp contrast to this season, when all five of the linemen started every regular-season game.


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Melvin Dummar says a grand conspiracy has denied him his portion of billionaire Howard Hughes' vast estate. Many consider Dummar to be a fraud but an in-depth investigation by Gary Magnesen has apparently shown Dummar to be a good samaritan who saved Hughes from certain death. Both joined George Knapp to discuss why Hughes was in the desert, as well as those who schemed to deny Dummar and several institutions of their rightful share of the Hughes estate.
In the first hour, veteran music journalist Joel Selvin talked about the notorious Rolling Stones Altamont concert of 1969, considered by many to be rock's darkest day.
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Curatr is our social learning platform. Developed through research at the University of Warwick (UK), Curatr is now one of the leading peer-to-peer learning environments for corporate and higher education.
Learning Locker is an Learning Record Store (LRS); a massive database for storing big learning data – the sort generated by social learning experiences. It's Open Source and very popular; the most installed LRS in the world.
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Social learning isn't new. It is a fundamental part of how we learn from our experiences. Whether we are learning in a group or we are trying out new behaviours in the real world, social context has a role to play in every learning experience. That's why HT2 focuses on social learning solutions, bringing people and data together, using the Web. We believe that good social learning requires 3 key attributes:
Learning is a creative endeavour.
And to be creative you need freedom to think and choose your own path. Not one chosen by a robot tutor.
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That can come from content, from teachers or, more likely, from your peers.
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The LG G2 was unveiled earlier, and come to think we have all huge brands unveil their flagship devices for the second half of the year! True, true, we are still waiting for Apple's new iPhones and the Nexus 5 should be coming soon, but the first is not an Android device, and the other one is still struggling to get mass adoption.
So let's skip them for a mere second and look at what we have right now: the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the ultimate phablet with a 5.7" 1080p screen and upgraded S Pen; the Sony Xperia Z1 brings a small cameraphone revolution with snap-on lenses, 20-megapixel ambitious camera, gorgeous design and waterproof body; and the LG G2 with its also amazing camera and stupendous ergonomics with its buttons on its back.
But that's not all! The Samsung Galaxy S4 is still selling like hotcakes and the HTC One has never gone out of fashion and remains the only premium Android smartphone with an exquisite aluminum design and great front stereo speakers.
So which one would you get, if you had to spend your precious dollar right now?
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The Beginning of the End for Life Without Parole?
Michael M. O'Hear
Marquette University - Law School
October 27, 2010
Federal Sentencing Reporter, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2010
Marquette Law School Legal Studies Paper No. 10-43
This essay introduces a new issue of the Federal Sentencing Reporter that is devoted to different aspects of the sentence of life without parole. An important question raised by many of the articles is whether LWOP, after two decades of explosive growth, is entering a period of decline. For instance, the Supreme Court declared LWOP unconstitutional for most juvenile offenders in May 2010, possibly inaugurating an era of more meaningful constitutional limitations on very long sentences. Additionally, many cash-strapped states have been developing new early-release programs in order to reduce corrections budgets, some of which hold out hope even for LWOP inmates. This Essay considers the likelihood that these and other recent developments will contribute to a decline in LWOP. In the end, none of the developments portend dramatic changes, at least regarding LWOP for adult offenders, although it is possible that LWOP will undergo a period of slow, long-term decline, much as has occurred with the death penalty. After laying out this perspective, the Essay then considers whether the United States ought to welcome such a period of decline.
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Keywords: parole, sentencing, life sentence
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One hundred thirty-year flood in the ancient city of Prague
Helena Allison
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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic which is located in the heart of Europe. The history and development of Prague dates back more than eleven centuries. Today the city covers a total area of 193 square miles (496 square kilometers) with a population of about 1.2 million. Almost three million tourists from around the world come to visit Prague every year.
Prague is a municipal corporation operating under the general laws of the State and Council form of City Government. It is divided into 57 city districts and 112 land areas. It is administered by a governing body of the City of Prague. It consists of the Prague City Assembly (70 representatives elected for a four-year term of office) and the Prague City Council (11 members elected among the representatives). The Prague City Council is headed by the Mayor.
What happened during the critical days before, during and after the 130-year flood in August 2002?
In 1990 a mathematical model of potential flooding of Prague was developed and analyzed. Flood stages were identified and studied, and a thorough plan of preventive measures and implementation was developed. Among other things a detailed system of control barrier walls was designed, built and stored for future use. All of these flood control measures were later applied and used to help save the Old Town from the devastating flood of August 2002. All units of the crisis emergency management, together with the integrated rescue system (fire department, police, ambulance service, National Guard and other emergency services), were involved in the effort to save the city from this devastating flood. What helped to save much of the historic buildings in Prague was the implementation of these preventive measures.
The extremely large and intense amount of precipitation in early August 2002 was the reason why the high waters were not retained by the Vltava River's dam cascades. It is estimated that the Vltava River basin would hold roughly 35 billion cubic feet (one billion m3) of water if they were entirely empty. However, in western and southern Bohemia about 105 billion cubic feet (three billion m3) of water fell within a short period of time. Retaining the water since August 7 and managing it in the next couple of days made it possible to delay the flood onset and gain the time necessary for stopping navigation on the river, clearing the flood plains, and towing boats away into protective harbors.
On Monday, August 12, the City Crisis Committee was instructed to begin gradually implementing flood control measures as suggested in the previous 1990 flood study and flood prevention design. As early as Monday evening large parts of the City had been closed. The towing of cars and evacuation of people from neighborhoods had begun.
The assembly and erection of the flood control wall barriers was in full force (anyone interested in learning more about these flood control wall barriers and how they functioned during this critical time is welcome to attend a presentation at the 2003 APWA International Congress in August in San Diego). During the night on Tuesday, August 13, the buildings of the Prague City Hall and the City Government were at risk of flooding, and were also evacuated. The Crisis Management Center had to be relocated and was in full operation from a temporary location until August 26.
During the floods
Floodwaters were raging and one of the most unfortunate problems which attracted local and foreign media attention was the attempt to evacuate animals from the Prague Zoo. Many animals were lost during the rescue efforts.
Traffic was also significantly affected during the floods. The Vltava River divided the City into two sections. Twelve of the fifteen bridges crossing the river were closed due to flooding. The large amounts of water also caused flooding of a significant part of the Prague Metro (Subway). The Metro is the main transportation corridor and predominant mode of transportation in Prague. A total of 17 out of 28 stations were flooded and out of operation (if you would like to see a Micromedia presentation on the flooding stages of the Metro in Prague, attend the presentation at Congress). This significantly paralyzed the City's Public Transportation System. This situation was dealt with by arranging for emergency substitute surface public transportation using buses, trams and trains. The affected parts of the City were closed to all traffic, and drivers were asked not to come to Prague because of the traffic calamity. The electricity and gas supplies were also shut down in flooded areas.
Over 27,000 rescue workers (professional as well as voluntary firemen, National Guard, and policemen) were performing rescue operations. Many volunteers and other humane and civic groups helped provide labor, materials and financial help. The Czech Republic and Prague also benefited from foreign aid.
When the water level dropped, roughly on August 16, remedial actions to repair the flood damages were launched, such as pumping off water, disposing trash from flooded areas, cleanup at bridges and, most of all, evaluating the structural stability of buildings. The flood caused three large buildings in Prague to collapse and several others to suffer severe structural damage.
Situation in Prague two weeks later
Two weeks following the flood, electricity and gas supplies were being slowly restored to most parts of the city. Previously closed areas were being reopened to limited traffic. Only local residents and business owners were allowed in the area. At the time, it was estimated that large sections of the Prague Metro would be out of service from several weeks to several months. The causes of the extensive damage were being investigated.
Many schools in Prague had to begin their fall term later than usual (the usual date is September 1) due to some schools being damaged by the flooding and others being used for housing of evacuated people.
The water quality of the Vltava River continued to be a problem. This was due to the damage caused to the wastewater treatment plant by the floods. Public health authorities issued special guidelines for waste management and sewerage disposal. Thanks to early measures no epidemic broke out.
The cleanup and disposal of damaged property continues in areas affected by the flood. Some parts of the city still remain closed. Traffic congestion in downtown still persists. Special measures have been carried out on the North-South traffic corridor to provide for bus transport as a substitute for the Metro service.
The preliminary gross estimate of the damages incurred due to this flood in the whole Czech Republic is $2-$3 billion (CZK 60-90 billion). The City of Prague has suffered losses of about $330 million (CZK 10 billion).
Helena Allison can be reached at email@example.com.
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Sweden shine light on French frailties
Sweden 2 France 0:Below-par France qualified for the quarter-finals as Group D runners-up despite a superb Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike and a late Sebastian Larsson goal condemning them to defeat in Kiev.
The French will now face Spain in the last eight in Donetsk on Saturday, and manager Laurent Blanc will know that their performance must be at a much higher level to stand any chance against the defending champions.
Ibrahimovic's acrobatic volley from just inside the area, the striker swivelling to meet Larsson's cross, put already-eliminated Sweden ahead on 54 minutes in what will be a strong contender for goal of the tournament.
Lethargic France, grateful to keeper Hugo Lloris for some important saves to stop them falling further behind, came to life in the last 20 minutes but Sweden secured victory when Larsson followed up to score after substitute Samuel Holmen struck the crossbar.
It was Sweden's first victory over the French since 1969 and France's first defeat in 24 games.
"Sweden beat an average France team," Blanc told French television. "They were better in all departments."
Already eliminated, the Swedes had clearly decided they were not going down without a fight and they flew into challenges from the first whistle.
With the French through as long as Ukraine did not win, there was always the chance of a dull game but both sides played with commitment, pace and skill.
Sweden forward Ola Toivonen had a great chance to open the scoring when Philippe Mexes botched a defensive header and let him run free in the French half. Lloris came out quickly to force him wide and the Swedish striker's effort grazed the outside of the post with the goal at his mercy.
France looked slick in possession and alarm bells rang every time Franck Ribery ran at the Swedish defence. Several times he ghosted down the left wing to create openings that were wasted by his team-mates.
Ribery, Hatem Ben Arfa, Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri all threatened with shots from distance but none troubled Andreas Isaksson unduly.
Christian Wilhelmsson replaced Emir Bajrami at the break and immediately set about making a nuisance of himself for the French defence.
Ibrahimovic brought the crowd to their feet in the 54th minute, finishing Larsson's cross with a breathtaking scissor-kick.
Yann Mvila did his best to get the French back on level terms with two fine efforts from outside the box, the first saved by Isaksson and the second clearing the crossbar. Substitute Jeremy Menez could have equalised for France but his shot hit Isaksson's legs.
Sweden held on for victory but France will have a chance to regroup before facing the world champion Spaniards. Mexes will miss that clash after picking up a booking for a foul on Toivonen, his second of the tournament.


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LeBoeuf, Girard meet with plenty on the line again
For the second year in a row, the stakes are high in the Region 4 meeting between Fort LeBoeuf and Girard tonight.
The difference is neither team will be sitting out the postseason this time.
A controversial touchdown in the final minute lifted the Bison to a 13-10 upset win last year that knocked the YellowJackets out of the District 10 Class AA playoff race.
Nik Dombkowski's fourth-down quarterback sneak with 48 seconds left provided the winning margin. It also triggered an angry response on the Girard sideline. After an official initially appeared to rule Dombkowski's forward progress was stopped short, another official gave a delayed touchdown signal.
Both teams ended up missing the postseason, but both are in this time. In fact, the winner will earn at least a share of the region title.
"We haven't really formally discussed what happened last year," Girard coach Jim Funk said. "But it's one of those things you can't prevent from coming up. It's been addressed, and the important thing is that with or without all the craziness at the end of that game, it was a loss that kept us out of the playoffs."
"I think that alone has made the kids hungry this time," Funk said.
Girard (6-2 overall, 5-1 Region 4) could be without one of its top players. Two-time all-District 10 tight end Brian McNally suffered a knee injury last week against Corry. The extent of the damage isn't clear, Funk said, and it could come down to a game-time decision.
McNally is fourth in D-10 with 32 receptions for 543 yards and seven touchdowns. He ranks fifth all-time in the district in career receptions (112) and receiving yards (1,791). He is the favorite target of Girard quarterback Joe Dunn, who is fifth in D-10 in passing yards with 1,343 yards and has thrown for 18 touchdowns.
Fort LeBoeuf (6-2, 5-1) dealt with some adversity of its own last week. The Bison rallied to beat Fairview 14-13 without second-leading rusher Austin Combs, who broke his jaw the week before.
Leading rusher Cy Carroll picked up the slack against Fairview by running for 109 yards and catching a 48-yard pass to set up quarterback Justin Galvin's game-winning 1-yard sneak with 31/2 minutes to play.
"At our banquet last year, we all made a commitment to take care of things this season, learn from mistakes and try to get better as a program every week," Fort LeBoeuf coach Jeff Nichols said. "I think that's what the kids have done."
Both teams have lost to Region 4 co-leader Northwestern (6-2, 5-1) and to likely Class AAA playoff teams -- Girard to Conneaut and Fort LeBoeuf to General McLane, both in Week 1.
A Northwestern win tonight at Fairview would give the Wildcats a share of the region title along with the Fort LeBoeuf-Girard winner. If the Wildcats lose, the Bison or YellowJackets would clinch the region and a top playoff seed outright.
"I think it's going to be a great game," Funk said. "I think things like having a region title on the line make it even more important than last year."
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Update, 10:30 a.m.:
Plano police spokesman David Tilley tells The Dallas Morning News that the reported dust-up involving Randy Travis wasn't a big deal — "nothing more than what we deal with on a regular basis,' he says, "a disturbance. It so happens this one involves a high-profile person."
Here's how Tilley says the incident actually went down.
At 10:30 p.m. Thursday police responded to a disturbance call at 6801 West Park Boulevard, otherwise known as Prestonwood Baptist Church. Says Tilley, once officers arrived they "determined there had been an argument between an estranged husband and wife." Tilley says the argument was "strictly verbal, nothing major." Police soon discovered that the wife is Travis' girlfriend.
"During our investigation we determined Mr. Travis at some point physically assaulted an individual who was there," says Tilley — referring, of course, to the husband. "He was issued a citation for Class C simple assault, which in Texas can be anything from an an unwanted push to a strike that didn't cause pain or injury. Everybody refused transport. Nobody wanted to go to hospital."
Tilley says there was no indication whatsoever that Travis was drunk.
"Everyone is making the assumption that he was extremely intoxicated, as TMZ put it," Tilley says. "I've got the report, and there's no indication he was intoxicated at all. Was he? I don't know, but the report doesn't say he was.'
Original item, 10:09 a.m.
At this moment, Plano PD spokesman David Tilley is meeting with the criminal investigation division — discussing, we imagine, TMZ's report that Randy Travis was involved in some kind of a church-parking lot dust-up early this morning. Tilley will return calls when he's free; no doubt he's got a stack of messages on his desk this morning.
Details remain scant, save for TMZ's elliptical bullet points: The fight, involving Travis and another man, began in a parking lot. He was cited for simple assault. A trip to the hospital was involved. And, yes, alcohol was said to be involved. Again.
For those keeping count this is Travis's third run-in with the law this year alone, beginning, of course, with his public intoxication arrest in February, when the country singer was drinking solo outside the Sanger Baptist Church.
And just 16 days ago Travis was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated up in Pilot Point — a tale that included nudity and threats of retaliation.


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I'm an introverted and shy person and have always had alot of anxiety in social situations. I think alot of the problems come from the fact that I'm overly sensitive and let things get under my skin too much. I get afraid of socializing with others because I'm afraid I'll get criticized as I've never handled criticism well and hate getting rejected. I know this is pathetic since I'm a 24 year old man
When somebody criticizes me or makes some judgment about me, especially if it is unexpected, I have a strong physical reaction. I feel my heartbeat speeding up and my throat constricting, so that if I try to say anything back, I'll speak softly and appear weak. So its become a habit to just saying nothing back in response or to want to be nice to someone, even if they're being mean towards me. This greatly hurt my teenage years, when I was NEVER able to stand up to bullies
Because I have OCD, I end up ruminating about the event, my own reaction, and how it must have been perceived for DAYS on end. I have hated myself so much for not being able to appear tough and letting the insults get to me. But it never seems to help me the next time it happens.
I was so ashamed about this problem that I have never talked about it with anyone. I also thought it was a problem that would just go away as I got older and matured, but that hasn't been the case.
I am currently a grad student and a TA for a course. Recently, a few brats in the class had been very mean towards me in the way they complained about my grading, they talk during my lectures, they have complained that I don't answer their emails fast enough, etc. I had enough of it and felt so angry at myself for not being assertive and saying to them "don't talk to me like that!". I couldn't control my anger, and as a result, I wrote personal comments in their graded papers and got in some trouble for it. The professor took their side.
I have the same involuntary reactions whenever I have to unexpectedly interact with somebody I dislike. I can be perfectly happy, joking around with friends, but the moment somebody I dislike walks up, I tense up and feel really uncomfortable and I can't physically control it.
How can I grow "thicker skin" so to speak and condition myself to be less sensitive about these things? How can I train myself to respond gracefully? Is it just something that comes with age?
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Understand people's motive and that it is not personal, they are doing it for themselves. It has no deeper meaning, get used to it.
You might also confuse introversion's social interference with other unpleasant things in the occasion. Understand people and study yourself.
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If you can't talk, don't. Just give them a look of 'As if I care about your opinion' and leave.
Your indifference is better than your feeble attempt at defending yourself.
Also, you shouldn't care what other people think. What the hell do they know?
I was very awkward as a child but learnt 'Fake it till you make it".' Pretend you are, and soon enough you will be. Copy others reactions even if it feels fake or unreal.
Don't agonise over what could have happened, just accept that it is what it is and move on.
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1) Stop caring what other people think. Well, not entirely. But keep in mind that not everyone is going to like you, and not everyone is going to make you feel better. It's no big deal. Really. Look around you and find those people who truly care about you, and value their opinion. For the rest, listen to their criticism, and critically evaluate it. Is it valid? Fix it. Is it an emotional attack? They're immature. Move on. Are they clueless? Ignore it.
2) Find some help for your OCD. See a counselor or therapist.
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Learn to be a True Schizoid. T.M. Alternatively just stop caring. I used to be very sensitive. Try to put things into perspective and intellectualise. In the greater course of thing it really doesn't matter.
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It takes practice. When you feel yourself getting aggitated, breath slowly and deeply and relax. Responding immediately is not necessary. Don't rush yourself.
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I have the same problem. It is my opinion that us Thinkers can't communciate on that level, we don't understand it and we don't do well on it. People see that and use that, they attack you from the lower levels, lower us to their turf and destroy you. Situations like that one that you describe are not prone to reason, the way you think will not provide you with a good retort. I guess experience matters, the more you encounter it, the more you learn how to deal with it. Also, speak to some experienced teachers and ask them for advice. If you continue to rely solely on your wits and try to respond logically, you'll only get laughed at because people who are mean to you don't udnerstand or value your logical responses to their behavior.
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Take a look at how professionals give and receive feedback. Granted, the giving party is probably not very tactful, and doesn't have any reason to. But the most important thing to remember is that feedback is about the work, and not the person who did the work.
Asking the right questions might make whatever they're saying more useful to you.
You ARE working as a professional. How are complaints from students dealt with? Do you have to deal with them directly? Otherwise you can tell them to take their complaints to the proper channels. Maybe there's a formal procedure which will validate the complaints first.
What does your management have to say? At my job, customers might complain to me but management is on my side. Management knows I will have to delay one project to finish another. And the customer will then complain, but the management knows this, and is allright with this.
You mention not answering mail quickly enough. Maybe it's quick enough, just not quick enough for those students. But students are like customers. They're not your boss.
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All of the above advice is useful, but doesn't quite get to the essence of the matter.
First, as to your students - you are the leader in this situation, and are obliged to act like it. You obviously are not presenting yourself properly, or your students wouldn't publicly dis you so. And if they did, a proper authority figure would have asserted that authority to put an end to it - various methods come to mind; do we need to detail them?
Second, we know why you're not commanding the respect your position demands, don't we? It's not because you don't have command of the material, is it? It is because of the manner in which you present yourself and respond to situations, isn't it? And that arises from what's going on in your head about your human relationship skills. Those insecurities reveal themselves in your presentation of yourself.
Is the anger you feel about criticism coming from a feeling that the criticism is unjustified? Are you sure it's unjustified? If you truly believe that, then there is no reason for anger at anyone - a silent dismissal of unjustified criticism works well in most cases. Doesn't work at all if the criticism is well founded, nor does defensively responding to it.
Pretty straight-forward, really - figure out why you're angry. Learn to carry yourself with the authority your position and command of the subject warrants. Present yourself as someone like that should, even if you don't feel it being natural or easy - you're on stage lad - act.
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I have found my interaction with the amazing array of INTJerks here at the Forum to be very helpful (and, uh...I'm a bigger jerk than most). We INTJ's can be really cut-throat at times; this has been good for me, because I don't get it in real life.
Perhaps getting into a few nasty skirmishes here (without getting BANNED) will help you develop some strategies that work for you.
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I know I shouldn't care what others think. What's bothering me is how I must appear to others. I know that I probably speak a little softly during my lectures (people have said that I speak monotonishly and mumble). Maybe that's why the brats think they can try to bully me. And I got furious at myself whenever I think I gave in to their bullying
When I talked about this with the professor a month ago, she just said "don't say anything back to them", "be nice to them because they're going to fill out the TA evaluations", "just laugh it off". But I think the problem is that because I don't say anything and don't make it clear that the way they act towards me is inappropriate (for example, I should've said "don't talk to me like that!"), they sense my weakness and try to bully me
I responded to ALL of their previous emails.. and probably within 12 hours. I doubt their other TA's responded that quickly. When I sensed that they were bullying brats, that's when I decided to not answer ONE of their emails. It's not like I repeatedly ignored their emails. It happened ONE time. And they blew it out of proportion and the prof still took their side
I think you are completely right. I think I'm not appearing assertive enough. I get nervous when I have to speak in front of the whole class to give lectures. And my mumbling and soft voice makes me appear weak to others. And its because I'm too thin-skinned.
but the problem isn't just with leading the class. I have terrible sensitivity and am way too thin-skinned in general, I ruminate about my failures ENDLESSLY due to my OCD, and that's why I hate getting rejected and can't socialize. I don't know how to fix this.
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If you look skinny and easily botherable, then you're a target. In that case I strongly recommend working out physically to build up a little muscle mass. It is amazing what bodily strength does for one socially.
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Stop eating carbs, and eat more meat/poultry/fish. Your insuline level will go down.
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When faced with criticism that upsets you, take a moment or two and think about it.
You may make it appear as though you're digesting and considering the criticism (and in fact, this is the goal), which leads the person offering it to believe you're taking them seriously, even if you ultimately reject the criticism.
Anyway, while you're taking your moment to think, try to examine the criticism, examine your behavior that earned it, try to factor in possible motives and reasoning for the person offering it, etc. Just flood yourself with data, and try to analyze the situation as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
This, in addition to the impression you give as stated above, has the benefit of distracting you from your emotional reaction. The goal is to distance yourself from how you feel about it in order to look at the situation from the outside. Pick it up and examine it, as if it were a thing on a table. Look at it, then put it back down.
At that point, it may be easier to give a calm, reasoned response. I would say it's a trick to make yourself appear more in control, but really it's a trick to make yourself actually more in control
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Well, since you're introverted this is difficult. If you were extroverted, then you could control the frame of emotion in your conversation. Say you are conversing with a group and discussing something that brings cheer and playfulness. Lets say that someone says something negative about you to you. You just glance at them and don't even acknowledge that they said it. If they want to speak with you they will have to join in the groups emotions.
Also note that most of the time when somebody criticizes, then it is because they are upset. Like dogs. Dogs bark when they're excited or angry. A person will bark with their words. So when someone criticizes rather harshly, don't take it seriously. Most of the time they are venting their emotions at you since you may seem like an easy target. The other times is because they don't like you. But in that case there's nothing you can do about it anyways so there's no use in worrying.
When I am insulted, which rarely happens by the way, I just shrug it off and stop speaking to that individual, or I make it a self depreciating joke and laugh at it. If they were to keep trying to get under my skin, then I guess could verbally stab at them, but if they're trying to do that then it's pretty much my duty to put them in their place; I am non-combative naturally so someone trying to piss me off deserves a serving of fuck you.
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I used to be this way. I had two epiphanies though each of them required me to hit complete rock bottom or at least what I thought would be rock bottom until I hit them and realized they weren't that bad at all. Each time it allowed me to emerge stronger and more confident because I knew if I could get through that I could get through anything.
The first was my senior prom. First time ever getting really drunk, and I mean really really really drunk. Had a beer before that, but never anything like this. I got wasted made a complete ass of myself and ended up stumbling off with this fat chick. The next Monday I was the talk of the entire school. Everyone was ripping on me, but what I noticed was that they didn't really hate me or think lessor of me they knew I was wasted out of my mind. To them it was just refreshing to see such a quiet up tight guy break out of his shell. After surviving that getting criticized for small shit didn't really bother me much at all.
The second time was when I met the single most amazing woman on the planet earth. I had fallen for some girls before, but nothing even close to this. I didn't think women like this actually existed. I knew I had to make a move on this girl I couldn't let her be the one that got away. So I tried to wait for the right time at first, but it didn't come and then finally I said fuck it and just went for it.
She told me she liked me, but that there was this other guy she was interested in and she really needed to see things through with him first. Which wasn't too bad of a reaction until a week later when my best friend and roommate sat me down and told me he was the guy she was talking about.
Now I've lost my fair share of women I've been interested in, but every other time it's been to some just shit head. As a result I've always been able to tell myself that it's not because there's something wrong with me it's because the woman made a terrible choice. This time though it was to my best friend. A guy I have immense respect for. It forced me to realize the pure and simple fact that I'm not as good a man as I could be. She didn't make a mistake. She picked a better man. And so instead of worrying about trying to prevent people from having bad perceptions of me, it made me want to work to improve myself as a man, and use the criticisms of me as fuel to drive me rather than a weight holding me down.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. The more criticism you take the better you will become at handling it. Eventually you'll be able to see what criticisms you need to take seriously and improve on them and which ones you can brush aside and even in many cases throw right back in the face of your critic.
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Oh yeah this also reminds me of my favorite quote....
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Oh I have a lot of experience in handling reckless responses towards criticism.
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What you can do immediately: silent. Just remember what the criticiser says, but keep your mouth shut. Bare this principle in mind. You may find it hard to keep silent initially, but keep on trying. From my own experience, I find that silence is way better than any kind of poorly composed responses because of the time constrain.
What you can do after: There are two kinds of criticism. One kind is true and helpful, another kind is simply poops, and both can come from the same individual. So you have to sit and sort it out — which is useful, and which is poops. Then, take the useful ones and accept it humbly, discard the poops and never remember it again.
If that person gives more useful stuff than poops, thank you for his/her criticism afterwards. You won't regret for doing so. People will see that you are able to take criticism and improve yourself.
If that person gives more crap... Then just smile whenever he/she speaks again next time, and nod with polite "thank you". You can let the smile be a little too bright or innocent. If he/she is smart enough to get your sarcasm, he/she will shut up in the future. Else, well, he/she is hopeless and there is nothing you can do.
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well, I'd say the main problem is that I'm rather short - about 5'7. Also, I'm asian and apparently I have a monotonish voice because I get shy about showing emotions
I want to be able to talk back to them in a loud, assertive voice.
hmm, maybe that's the problem? I hardly interact with people, so I'm not used to criticism and thus become allergic to it? That MJ quote helps a bit. I shouldn't be so hard on myself for my mistakes because that is the only way I'll learn and get better at dealing with difficult, stupid people who resort to personal attacks
I thought just being silent is what makes me appear weak? We live in a society of extroverts who look down on introverts.
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Everybody fails man. The difference between great people and average people is that average people use failure as an excuse to quit, great people use it as a reason to get better. If you can learn that and more importantly exercise that reality you'll find that you are the only thing that was holding you back.
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I am a very assertive person, trainer, sales manager and business owner and I have a few tips for you.
1. Force yourself to speak up
2. Enunciate crisply always
3. Be very conscious of the direction your mouth is facing when you speak (talking into the wall is deadening)
4. Walk briskly
5. Stand up straight
6. Appear eager to answer questions and interact with students by answering with enthusiasm
7. Develop a stock a one liners to get control of the class. For example,
When a few idots are acting up. You can say "I appreciate your enthusiasm. Lets keep it respectful so the quieter folks can hear the lesson" and then move on
8. When you are shutting down from criticism, speak up more, stand taller, enunciate more crisply
9. Learn to say "interesting perspective" as an escape hatch to regroup when insulted
Appearing to be a victim results in often being one. Its a self fulfiller. The way you carry yourself is inviting it. STOP
Good luck
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5'7" is not a problem if it's a muscular 5'7". The workouts could also cause your body to relax better, which could cause you to simply to feel more cheerful. Anyway. I see YupItsMe has some good advice too.
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Have you considered taking karate lessons? I don't recommend the kind of conditioning I had, but it did toughen me up. Being freed from state control (public school) and parental control (abuse) at the age of eighteen was a major turning point in my life. Upon my emancipation, I was no longer required to be housed and schooled with monkeys.
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^I like this suggestion. It will get you used to responding to adversity. The plus is that your response does not have to be immediate so you have time to think it through. Try it. Develop some zingers!
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I'm going to suggest something less than obvious.
The problem of sensitivity and being thin-skinned is frequently deeply rooted in fears of inadequacy and failure. I offer a more global and less targeted solution - strive for independence and set out to overcome weakness in those areas where you feel inadequate or vulnerable.
In other words, decide to consciously, deliberately address your weaknesses regardless of what the environment throws at you. You do not want to be reactive - that is solve problems as they come up - but proactive.
If you do this the specific issues often fade.
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With so much broadcast equipment relying on internal clocks to function, many of these devices will need to be updated so the change to and from Daylight Saving Time take effect on the correct days.
With the assistance of Barry Thomas and Eric Schecter of the Lincoln Financial Group, we have compiled a list of equipment and the steps needed to implement the changes for equipment that uses a real-time clock.
So far, our investigation shows that all the automation system manufacturers rely on the PC clock or a time server to handle the DST change.
Don't forget to check some less obvious devices. Generators, sprinkler systems, security systems, HVAC and other devices may have internal clocks that need to be adjusted. In addition, there are some devices that may not be accessible to station personnel, such as peak-demand timers from electric service providers.
While the effective dates of DST have changed, it is only by a few weeks. In most cases, equipment will function normally except that a time stamp may be off by an hour. In the case of the EAS encoder/decoder, the operation of which is part of a station's operating log, its time is noted as UTC, DST or Standard Time. For the change to DST in March, the situation will correct itself in April. The law also states the the schedule can revert to the old times if Congress so deems it.
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Broadcast Tools time productsAll Broadcast Tools products allow the user to enter the times and dates for DST.
Broadcast Warehouse processorsCurrent software does not change for DST
Burk Arc-16 product lineDST dates are configurable on the Arc-16 Plus. Arc-16 time activities are handled by the Auto Pilot software, which uses the PC clock as a reference. The Arc-16 Web interface can be updated through the configuration settings.
Burk EASTime is referenced to UTC. DST can be configured by the user.
Burk GSC3000 and VRC2500Firmware to update DST dates will be available by March, 2007. It will be included with Lynx 5, a free upgrade from any other 5.x version. Older versions may be configured to remain in standard time to disable automatic DST adjustment. The GSC/VRC Web Interface can be updated through the conguration settings.
Burk Lynx software Data logged in Lynx 4.x and later is recorded in reference to the PC time (with a time zone offset, if configured).
Chrontrol XT Details will be posted to the Chrontrol website soon.
Circuitwerkes Sicon-8 The unit does not change for DST. Schedules can be entered to account for the time change.
Digital Radio Express FM Extra Encoders run Windows XP, which can be updated with a patch from Microsoft.
ESE 102 master clock system ESE will release a new EPROM. The company will contact customers when it is ready. It is expected that the ESE ES-185 and ES-185U GPS master clock systems will have the same resolution.
Gorman-Redlich EASNo patch is available, but an Eprom change would be required. The company is waiting until the time change is permanently adopted.
Hollyanne HU-961
Hollyanne no longer manufactures this unit, and it appears that it does not automatically adjust for DST.
Ibiquity HD Radio equipment
The HD Radio system is locked to GPS.
ITC audio routerThis system can be synced to a master clock.
Microsoft Windows Microsoft has released a patch. See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 928388 or www.Microsoft.com/windows/timezone/dst2007.mspx
MTS Encoder II
This is a software program for Windows and relies on the PC clock.
MTS System 3000D
An upgrade is needed. MTS expects the upgrade to be available in the first week of March.
Nortel telephone system and voice mailManual adjustment of system time will be needed unless patch is released. Same with clock on voice mail system.
Omnia audio processors DST dates can be changed by the user with the equipment interface.
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Orban 8500/9200 audio processors DST dates can be changed by the user with the equipment interface.
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PSI has put together a quick little app to assist on older platforms at ftp://ftp.prophetsys.com/Drivers/DST/DSTtool.exe. If your XP/2K3 systems are already patched, you don''t need to run it, but if you do it will not cause a problem.
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The GPS clocks can be upgraded by replacing a programmed IC on the GPS board.
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Two Eproms are available. SAG5-XTO6-2PROM is for Sage version 5.X to version 6.2 firmware, and SAG-1TO6-2PROM is for Sage version 6.1 to 6.2 firmware. Contact Harris sales to order the Eprom.
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SAS 32KD router Automation events are determined by a clock in a Windows-based PC, so the Windows patch should suffice.
Smarts Broadcast Systems Smartcaster
Systems are being updated by company support personnel via the Internet. Only newer, Internet-enabled systems require the update. Older systems may be manually updated. Most of the customer systems that require it have already been updated, and the remainder will be done prior to March 11.
Starguide satellite receivers Time base is controlled by network uplink.
Firmware version V.87.0 will automatically adjust local time displays and calculation of emergency event time stamps and durations. Other features of V.87.0 will be included in this release as well. The new software/firmware, which will consist of two new EPROMs and a user's guide addendum, will cost $130 plus shipping and handling. TFT expected final release on March 1, 2007.
Wit Easi-8UPDATEDA firmware upgrade is available for the
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Head for West Virginia's state parks for hiking, fishing and high-quality entertainment.
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Hike a trail zigzagging deep into a vale, hop on a tram slicing high into the air —West Virginia's state parks have you covered from hill to holler.
The Mountain State contrasts don't stop there. For as calming as it can be to picnic by a stream, listen for a bird call or sniff a wildflower, the state's 36 parks keep up a frenzied calendar of programming, too.
Head out to fly fish, golf and hike, or sit down to the final dinner on the Titanic — just bring your life jacket.
Birds and Blooms
You'll be in expert hands when staffers from the Division of Natural Resources lead the Annual Spring Bird Walk April 18 at Prickett's Fort State Park in Fairmont. Birders will meet in the lower parking lot at 8 a.m., armed with binoculars and sturdy shoes. Wildflowers, too, will receive their homage with the 48th Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage May 7–9 at Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis. Reservations are required for a weekend of bird walks, wildflower tours, nature programs and beginner wildflower and bird identification workshops. Bring a camera, because the falls are one of the most photographed scenes in West Virginia.
For more birding expertise, you might want to swing by Pipestem State Park in Pipestem for a chat with naturalist Jim Phillips.
"He's one of the best birders in the state," says Patrice "Sissie" Summers, who organizes programming for West Virginia State Parks. "He wants people to go away having learned something — without knowing it." Hike as little or as long as you like, then check out the birds through a large window inside the nature center.
Hiking Heaven
West Virginia is a good day outdoors any time you lace up your boots, but some walkers head to the parks especially for National Trails Day, the signature trail awareness program of The American Hiking Society. This year, the big hike is June 6.
Cacapon Resort State Park invites you to "Hike across West Virginia" that day, following a 10-mile stretch across the ridge of Cacapon Mountain. Start at the park in Berkeley Springs and you'll slice across the state on a short cross-section in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.
Or try another 10-mile trek along the Greenbrier River Trail, which closely follows its namesake river. The National Trails Day adventure is a guided walk along the river, from Milepost 46 near Seebert to Milepost 56 on the river trail. The parks will provide free water and shuttles. At the end of the hike, reward yourself with a splash in the Greenbrier.
High-tech Treasure Hunt
Geocaching is hiking with a purpose: to find "treasure" by using a GPS. The coordinates of a geocache are listed on the Internet, and hunters follow their GPS systems to the find the cache — usually a small box containing an object or objects, along with a log book. Etiquette is to stay on the trails, protect wildlife and replace any item you remove from the box. If there's a camera, be sure to snap your photo.
West Virginia state parks require an annual permit to place a cache, and each is marked with an "official geocache" sticker. At present, there are more than 85 posted around the state, including Goldilock's Worst Nightmare at Beartown State Park, Evil Sorcerer's Castle at Coopers Rock and Mom's on the Run at Chief Logan State Park.
"It's a high-tech, personal game outside," Summers says. "It's one of the few bridges we've discovered to get people outside in a techno world."
Trout Wrangling
Enticed by the thought of rainbow trout finning serenely through the cool waters of the Bluestone River? Then mount your steed and ride in for a trout-wrangling adventure at Pipestem Resort State Park.
The package, through April 25 with other dates available by request, includes lodging at the Mountain Creek Lodge, a horseback ride to the river, two days' fishing and more. Groups are small, with a maximum of 10 people.
Then, of course, there's the food.
"You get four squares a day," says Summers. "Your guide is your cook, and he grills steaks, chicken and sausages."
At the lodge, Eric Stalnaker is a Greenbrier-trained chef who knows his way around everything from filet to fish.
"We had one guest who goes out West to fly fish, and he said he'd pay the same for three days in West Virginia as one day in Montana, and have the same experience.
"For each generation, parks have always been affordable for any family," Summers says. "Some people think, 'Well, it's so inexpensive it can't be good,' but we work to keep the packages reasonable."
Golfers believe that their drives go farther at higher altitudes. Test this theory and earn a 20 percent discount when you play the courses at Twin Falls and Pipestem State Parks. Just save your greens fee receipt from playing one of the parks during specified times, then take your clubs that day or the next to its partner course. You'll save 20 percent on greens fees and a lodge room at your second park.
Golfers who like a challenge with their mountain air tee off at two state park courses: Cacapon Resort in Berkeley Springs and the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke. Located at 2,300 feet, Cacapon was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and features signature water hazards, including three ponds and several small mountain streams. Arnold Palmer designed the beautiful Stonewall course, ranked among the nation's top 100 resort courses by
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Johnny Parker was a lumberjack in the heyday of logging. Like his fellow "wood hicks," he'd stay up on Cheat Mountain for six months at a time, wielding his ax to fell the forest.
One day in December 1918, Parker came down the mountain to collect his pay from the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company in Cass. Somewhere between booking a hotel room, joining a game of cards and enjoying some female company, he turned up dead.
Ninety-one years later, it's your job to hop on the Cass Scenic Railroad and try to help Pocahontas County Sheriff Link Cochran solve Parker's murder. You'll interview a rogues' gallery of suspects: a game-of-chance specialist, moonshine distributor and the entertainment director for the lonely logger.
The murder mystery train will chug up the mountain four times: May 22, July 3, July 31, Aug. 14, Sept. 4 and Sept. 25.
Mystical Island
Like a mirage suddenly appearing out of river fog, Blennerhassett Island arises from the Ohio River near Parkersburg.
Native Americans, of course, visited the island for centuries, but it gained true fame — some say infamy — in 1798, when Irish aristocrats Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett built a gracious Palladian home here. Harman became involved with Aaron Burr's plans for an empire in the American Southwest, and President Thomas Jefferson accused both men of treason. The Blennerhassetts fled their beloved home, the architectural rival of Mount Vernon.
Although Harman was released from prison, his reputation was ruined and the family moved south. Their beautiful home, with a winding staircase and extensive library, went up in flames in 1811.
West Virginia state archaeologists later discovered the foundations and rebuilt the 7,000-square-foot home.
The island still appears as an idyll out of time as you arrive by sternwheeler, then step into a horse-drawn carriage or explore by bike. Boats leave from Point Park in downtown Parkersburg May through October. This year, the state park system will buy its own genuine sternwheeler "so we'll have greater flexibility in getting to the island," Summers says.
Hop the boat in the morning and you can even have brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett on July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 10 and Sept. 24. Mrs. Blennerhassett, as portrayed by Deborah Conner, will invite passengers in for tea and scones, then lead them on a tour of her grand home. Before reboarding, be sure to tour the museum and trundle along on the narrated wagon ride tour, all part of your reserved time-travel ticket.
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