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Coach Phil Jackson has coached 11 teams from two cities into the NBA Finals, but they all have one thing in common: The triangle offense.
Could the triangle offense work here?
"In Cleveland's situation, in my mind, the personnel would be ideal," Tex Winter said.
Contrary to popular opinion, Winter didn't invent the triangle -- or triple-post -- offense. He learned it while playing for Sam Barry at USC and perfected it during more than 60 years of coaching in college and as an assistant to Jackson in Chicago and Los Angeles.
Now a consultant to the Lakers, the 86-year-old Winter wanted to make it clear he was only answering a question. He didn't want it to appear he was analyzing or criticizing the Cavaliers.
But as the foremost authority on the triangle offense, he's the basketball version of E.F. Hutton. When he talks, people listen.
"The difficulty is that coaches are going to teach what they know and what they understand," Winter said on the phone from Boston, where the Lakers trail the Celtics, 1-0, heading into Game 2 Sunday night. "If they don't have a thorough knowledge of it and how to teach it, it's pretty hard to teach.
"I think that's one of the reasons more coaches in the NBA don't try to run it. It's a total philosophy. It has to be understood. It's not enough even for the coach to know it. He has to know how to get it across to his players. That would be the difficulty as far as other teams trying to run it."
Basically, the offense features a three-man triangle on one side of the court and a two-man game on the other. Spacing and timing are critical as players read and react to the defense. It hasn't always been easy to sell the system to Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal or Kobe Bryant, but it's hard to argue with its results.
"When I give clinics, I tell people it's an offensive philosophy or an offensive system that should be taught to junior high school players and high school players because it teaches them how to play the game of basketball properly -- the team concept," Winter said. "That's what they need, as opposed to this individual dribbling all over the place and trying to do it all on their own.
"It helps the star players -- a guy like Michael or a guy like Kobe or even Shaq. He was the apex the entire three years we won the championship with the Lakers. That meant we got the ball into him a great deal in a position where he could score. That's what the offense tries to do; any offense does for that matter."
One reason Winter thinks the triangle would be effective for the Cavs is center Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
"They have a big center, and the center is sort of the apex in the triangle," Winter said. "That's really our priority pass, our first pass, in the offense in order to penetrate the defense."
Winter is not alone is his assessment. Former Cav Ira Newble, now learning the system with the Lakers, and former Chicago Bull Brad Sellers agree with him.
"If you take LeBron [James] off the ball, he's going to be unstoppable because he's cutting, he's slashing, he's running off curls," Newble said. "He's too big to be guarded. It would take him off the ball and make it tough to double team him ... and if he's not double teamed, he's going to score every time. He can score with a double team. Without a double team, there's nobody on the floor who could guard him. I think that offense would definitely help him."
Said Sellers, now the economic development director for Warrensville Heights, who worked as a Cavs playoff analyst for WEWS, "Could the Cavs run it? Yeah, they could run it. But there's a commitment that has to be made. Guys have to buy in from the top down. At times, it's not the prettiest offense, but it's effective because it gets ball domination out of the game. It requires players to give more of themselves than they're normally used to doing.
"Would it be helpful? There's no question about it. But it requires everybody to give their all to the team. There's no side agendas when you're running that, because if one guy screws it up, he screws it up for everybody."
Former Cavs coach Mike Fratello, now a TNT announcer, thinks it's the personnel who make the system work.
"Anybody can run the triangle, it's just does it fit your personnel?" Fratello said. "It like coming up with another style of play that you like or don't like. The thing that has always made it so effective is they've always plugged in the two perimeter guys, whether they be [John] Paxson or Craig Hodges or Bobby Hansen, going way, way back. They've always had those complimentary guys who can make shots from the perimeter, and it helps to have the big guy, like Horace Grant, who can make a 17-footer by stepping out.
"It gets to a certain point in the triangle where the star has to take over. He has to know and judge the time. He has to know 'this is the moment I can break from the triangle and do my own thing because it's time. They need me to step up. They need me to get a basket.' But when it happens too often, then you're killing the triangle because everybody's standing around, spaced out and they're watching you."
So, would the triangle offense help James and the Cavs?
"I know the answer to that, but I will not tell you," Fratello said, laughing.
In the end, it doesn't matter. The only opinions that count are those belonging to Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, General Manager Danny Ferry and coach Mike Brown. Since none of them have any hands-on experience with the triangle offense, it seems highly unlikely that they'll be introducing it next season.
Will there be tweaks to the offense? Will they post James more? Will they try to bring in a pure point guard, or an offense-minded coach?
They're not saying at the moment.
And Winter doesn't blame them.
"In the final analysis," he said, "it's not so much what you run, including the triangle offense, it's how well the players can execute the necessary skills in the system you're using for the system to be successful."


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Well it's been awhile, over a month in fact since I last posted. It's strange the longer it goes without writing, the harder it has been to start again. I haven't quit playing or anything though RL has been incredibly demanding taking up all my time of late and I'm sorry in advance that this post is going to cover some of that stuff too.
So firstly, I started a new job which was incredibly exciting because my old job was stressful, miserable and no matter what you did you never felt that it was enough. I'm still at the same company but in a position now that lets me be a little bit more creative and actually fix issues. My first task was to set up an internal WordPress blog so, yes definitely much more fun!
A week after I started in my brand new position I found out I was pregnant, which while exciting happened much faster than expected and made me feel a tad guilty considering I had only just stepped into a new role. At least it explained why I was nearly falling asleep at my desk every afternoon.
So I'm 10 weeks pregnant now, the morning sickness has well and truly kicked in and I'm seriously not looking forward to another 2 weeks of not being able to keep any food down and having a life that consists of getting up, going to work and then coming back home to crash…. just to begin it all again the next day. Where is this damn pregnant glow people are always talking about?
So I had been tossing up between getting demoted to raider or going the whole hog and becoming a casual. I wasn't really sure which way I wanted to go, I knew I couldn't keep being an officer it's too much extra thought and worry. I also know that the only part of the game that I really enjoy is raiding. I love tackling new content, I love it when it's hard the idea of not having that… I'm not sure whether I would still have any urge to play at all.
The straw finally broke when an officer re-invited a friend of his back into the guild as a casual. This friend had been a previous raider who had gquit so many times that it is a common joke within in the guild. I think the one that is most infamous was when he quit because he couldn't get a summon to the raid instance. So this long term, known troublemaker decided to put in an application to raid with us. His avatar was disgraceful and Xeppe has already talked about similar ones in her post here. Basically it's a gif of a woman unzipping her top until her breasts jiggle out. Seriously why someone would think that was a suitable avatar to use when applying to a guild I can't fathom. On a side note what probably annoys me more is the same person who chooses to use that completely sexist avatar, thinks it's appropriate to kick a person from their old guild for making a racist comment to another person. Why is it ok to be sexist but not ok to be racist? Surely they are both unacceptable and should be dealt with accordingly?
As a girl it can be really difficult to deal with situations like these. You say something to the guy and you're seen as overly sensitive. You don't say anything and you feel like your encouraging this sort of behavior to the guild in general. The third option I considered was finding a picture of a really gross penis and fighting fire with fire. I decided the chances of this backfiring were too high (and besides who wants to look at a penis avatar really?) and instead put in officer that it was offensive and could someone (I really didn't care which of the guys) ask him to change it. I completely snapped the next day when I went to respond to his application with some questions because I'm all for believing people have rehabilitated. He changed his avatar to a little box that read: Oh dear, sorry I offended you… NOT.
So that was it, the final straw, an officer "disagreement" was had over how the avatar change had been handled and I decided then and there to just go casual.
So what am I going to do now?
Well to be honest I expect that the next 2-3 weeks will continue to be a write off with no game time. I'm hoping after that I can perhaps actually finish leveling Pixii or perhaps work on Loremaster before Cataclysm launches.
As much as I am really disappointed with the raiding changes on the horizon these will probably in the long run work in my favor and I'm half thinking that next year will see me on a US server raiding in a 10 man guild during the day while bub is asleep. I'd be interested in hearing how other WoW mum's handle raiding with newborns if we have any readers that fit the description. Advice would be much appreciated!

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Two crazy grannies scheme to untie their artistic grandchildren. When twenty-eight year old Dylan Bradley, a former steamy romance illustrator, meets Caylor Evans, he's trying to build up a new professional reputation while recovering from a bad breakup with an older woman. Meanwhile, thirty-four year old Caylor, having once written titillating romances under a pseudonym, now pens inspirational novels. When they form a professional alliance and Caylor's manuscript is paired with Dylan's proposed sketches for its book cover, suspicions arise. Can Dylan and Caylor discover the true art of romance while hiding secrets from their past?
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alwaysreadingAge: 55-65Gender: female3 Stars Out Of 5February 21, 2014alwaysreadingAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 3Value: 4Meets Expectations: 3Caylor Evans has a bad history when it comes to men, so she has devoted herself to her teaching and writing careers. Enter struggling artist Dylan Bradley who has moved back to Nashville after a bad relationship breakup and being fired from his job. Neither seems to be ready to be involved in a new relationship, but never underestimate a grandmother's meddling.
Right up front I'm going to say this story was really not my cup of tea. I liked the first book much better. This book seemed to place too much of the storyline along Caylor's academic career and Dylan backstory.
The scenes between Caylor and Dylan fell flat in to many places and there was not as much private interaction between the two as I would have liked. I couldn't find any romantic spark between them and their scenes always seemed to have other people in them. I just saw them as good friends rather than a couple.
I did liked the fact that as very young adults Caylor was once a secular romance writer writing steamy romance novels and that Dylan once used himself as a model for the cover of a couple of those books. I did like the fact that as they grew and matured they rergetted these choices yet neither were ready to admit their mistakes to anyone. That was something that they had to grow together as a couple and learn to trust each other.
I didn't find God too much in this story. I think that's what bugged me the most. There were a couple of place that everyone went to church, but there was really no personal interaction with God.
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Would I recommend this book? If you want a very light read then yes I would.
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I listened to Obama's snake oil speech at AIPAC. He, yet again, invoked that old canard and his favorite oxymoron "aggressive diplomacy". Is that not the failed policy we have been pursuing for years while Iran developed their nuclear weapons . His staunch support of Israel flies in the face of the foreign policy advisers he has hired and his significant anti-semitic background.
Has he fired the notoriously anti-Israel McPeak? By their fruits we shall know him, and so we know him.
UPDATE: The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) issued the following statement today:
"Today before the pro-Israel community at AIPAC, Senator Obama tried to run from his Iran policy. In September 2007, a bipartisan effort in the Senate passed the Kyl-Lieberman resolution designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization. At the time, Obama vehemently opposed this effort and used the opportunity as a political diversion to attack Hillary Clinton's campaign. Now that he has the Democratic nomination, Obama is attempting to rewrite his history and pretend his opposition to Kyl-Lieberman never happened. But in truth, when given the opportunity to demonstrate principled leadership and judgment, Obama instead worked against the bipartisan effort to increase the economic pressure on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard."
UPDATE: From the blog Mujahadeen Ryder:
Now as a young Muslim American, Obama is clearly the person to vote for. John McCain is very clear on his position on Islam, his position on Iraq and Afghanistan. You know Obama is the right choice when the Zionist Israeli Jews don't support him. In fact Clinton is the favorite amongst the Jews in America, but yet even with them,
The Future for young Muslim Americans?
Only God knows what will happen, but we have the choices in our hands. We can make a difference starting off locally and bringing about changes for the better. Whether its within the Islamic centers or working within your local government. [...]
May Allah (swt) guide us all, protect us all and protect the innocent Muslims suffering around the world.
May Allah (swt) give the Muslim American ummah the power, the wisdom, the knowledge and the iman to keep this deen strong and implement justice that will spread throughout the world. Ameen!


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Two coastal business leaders were today named to the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's New Orleans branch.
Carl J. Chaney, chief executive of Hancock Holding Company, was appointed to the board; T. Lee Robinson Jr., president of Overseas Hardwoods Company Inc. in Mobile, was reappointed.
Both terms begin Jan. 1 and will run through 2014.
Chaney has served as president and chief executive officer of Hancock Holding Co. since 2006. The company is the parent of Gulfport-based Hancock Bank and, given a merger completed earlier this year, New Orleans-based Whitney Bank.
Robinson was reappointed by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., according to a Fed release announcing the appointments, while Chaney was appointed by the Atlanta Fed's board of directors.
Federal Reserve branch directors give information about the economies in their areas to district bank leaders, who in turn use the information in formulating monetary policy and making discount rate recommendations.
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Hi, welcome to Family Guy Wiki! Thanks for your edit to the Ulysses S. Griffin page.
Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -- Buckimion (Talk) 00:37, January 24, 2010
For a lot of your pages, you may need to use the Cutaway gags page to list most of the items you've been trying to post lately. I'll going to start cleaning up pages soon and getting rid of a lot of stuff that properly belongs here. (Maybe next summer I'll get around to organizing that page in chronological order.) --Buckimion 09:20, July 6, 2010 (UTC)
If you're going to list the individual floats in the parade make sure you link them FIRST to your Celebration page. --Buckimion 19:02, July 8, 2010 (UTC)
Eat your heart out :P --Buckimion 19:20, July 8, 2010 (UTC)
Do not make individual pages for The Legion of Doom as they are already covered as a group. --Buckimion 20:11, July 8, 2010 (UTC)
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What was the episode in which two men inadvertently committed suicide by high fiving Death? Was it I Take Thee Quagmire?--Jack's Posse Fic 05:30, July 12, 2010 (UTC)
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Wanted to warn you...alternate identities of the characters are kept on that character's page as opposed to giving it it's own page. This has been an issue in the past with some of Peter (A.N.N.A.) and Stewie's (Stu, Desiree, Karina Smirnoff) disguises. An earlier draft of Dingo and the Baby was deleted but a revised one was allowed that focused more on the radio show that the characters, and that is how I'm treating M&tG. --Buckimion 18:43, July 21, 2010 (UTC)
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Just as they never crossed with regular Quahog without Stewie's interference, creating the universe pages will cause this wiki to look fatally bad, a la Human being run over by a truck. It is advised that you abandon your universe plans--Jack's Posse Fic 22:25, January 10, 2011 (UTC)
HOW DARE YOU with your reversion of me. Your grammar is bad, your organization is pisspoor, and your presence is not welcomed--Jack's Posse Fic 23:59, January 12, 2011 (UTC)
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You're the one being hostile towards me, not the other way around--Jack's Posse Fic 15:00, January 15, 2011 (UTC)
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Well it's decided. We're getting a kitchen revamp.
Which is awesome and so exciting. Revamps are always filled with totally amazing thing like an island (with shelves inside! SPACE.) and a new pantry (with more shelves inside! SPACE.) and granite and backsplashes and the most exciting part…. a new oven. Who won't sound like world war three is happening inside every time I raise the temperature over 300 degrees Fahrenheit and who's burners I won't have to light with a hand-held lighter and hope I won't get blown up.
But this kitchen revamp is actually sort of bittersweet news for me.
Because for about two weeks or more, my kitchen is going to be pretty much off-limits while wood floors are laid and new installments are made. TWO WEEKS, people. That's like an eternity.
So as you can probably imagine, I've been scrambling around every day, making things, ripping my hair out, taking pictures, ripping more hair out…
it's been stressful but in an awesome way and I'm kind of loving every second of it.
Okay, so these crackers. I had a ton of almond pulp leftover from an almond milk experiment and instead of settling for some date-loaded decadence, I decided to whip up these humble little crackers.
Wheat Thins were always one of the few crackers that I used to absolutely love and eat religiously (with tuna fish and ketchup – so. good.) and after learning how many preservatives they fill those little guys with, I have to put it back on the shelf.
And go home and make these! Almond milk is always awesome, and when gluten-free, preservative-free crackers are a by-product of the latter awesomeness? That's awesome, too.
These crisp, flavorful crackers are healthy and nutritious - with just 5 ingredients! A great way to use up almond pulp.
1 cup firmly packed almond pulp
2 tablespoons flaxmeal
1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or grapeseed)
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon agave nectar
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Dump the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and place another sheet of parchment on top. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and remove the top layer of parchment paper.
Score the cracker dough into 1 inch squares using a knife of a pizza cutter. Transfer the sheet of unbaked crackers to a large cookie sheet (or dehydrator tray) and bake crackers at 135 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 20 hours (or dehydrate for 20 hours) or until crunchy.
Alternatively, you can dehydrate the crackers for 8 hours, then bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until crisp.
Let crackers cool completely before serving.
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KALAMAZOO, MI -- Western Michigan University hockey fans looking to support associate coach Rob Facca and his son Louie's fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy will have plenty of ways to contribute during tonight's and Saturday's 7 p.m. games against Nebraska-Omaha as part of the Ice Duchenne Weekend.
Detroit Red Wings' defenseman Danny DeKeyser, who played at WMU from 2010-13, will be in attendance tomorrow. He will drop the ceremonial puck before tomorrow's game.
Red Wings fans and Broncos fans can pick up a piece of DeKeyser memorabilia this weekend as anyone who makes a donation of $500 or more will receive an autographed DeKeyser Red Wings jersey. For a reference, unsigned DeKeyser jerseys range in price from $160-$250 while jerseys featuring his signature have sold for upwards of $500 on eBay.com.
Rally towels will be given out to the first 2,000 fans through the door each night. The towels feature the Facca family's 'No Bad Days" saying they adopted in battling Louie's disease.
Also being sold this weekend are bracelets featuring the saying as well as bracelets support Jesse's Journey, the organization the WMU hockey program teamed up with this year in its fundraising effort.
Fans and supporters can also donate via personal checks in person during the weekend or online at www.mywmu.com/nobaddays.
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text: Interactive 2013 NHL Entry Draft: Round 1 Add to ... Darren Yourk and Christopher Manza The Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Jun. 30, 2013 1:11PM EDT Last updated Monday, Jul. 15, 2013 11:10AM EDT Comments Print /License AA Here is your chance to voice your opinion on the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. We'll list all the picks here and give you the opportunity to vote on how each team did in selecting prospects. The draft begins at 3 p.m. ET. Pick Team Player Globe Analysis 'Power Pick' Rating (?) Share This Pick Interactive by CHRISTOPHER MANZA / THE GLOBE AND MAIL Report Typo/Error Follow us on Twitter: @Globe_Sports


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An insider's view of drug trafficking
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009
A "typical" day in the life of an intern at the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., is actually far from typical. Sure, there are commonplace duties: photocopying, note-taking, and e-mailing. But when you're at the INL, even photocopying is a matter of national security. And, of course, you're helping eradicate illegal drug trafficking across the Western Hemisphere while you're at it.
Every day on the job began with a positive attitude and concluded with personal gratification for Elaine Aguasvivas '10. She spent those days, among other things, searching newspapers for the latest updates on drug seizures and cash smuggling, securing classified information, writing memos to the Assistant Secretary, creating Microsoft Excel charts providing a country-specific budget breakdown, or attending Merida Initiative Budget Core Group meetings.
"My internship never got dull, never boring," she says. "One of the coolest projects I was responsible for was the transmittal of pending funds from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to INL for the enhancement of Costa Rica's communication system for more effective drug interdiction. The funds had an expiration date and I was accountable for completing this time-sensitive transfer in only four days. I met with officials within my bureau for their review and so that the document could go forward to DEA and the transfer effectuated. It was enormously rewarding to have met the specified deadline," she reflects.
Every Thursday, Aguasvivas would attend meetings focused on INL's Mexican Post, especially in terms of the upcoming budgets and the specific breakdown of each of the programs implemented in the Western Hemisphere. "Here, questions such as 'How many Black Hawk helicopters can we propose for fiscal year 2010?' were answered," she says. "We followed a rigorous timeline and constant updates were required. This ensured the least possible errors in the planning and process."
The education and overall experience received at the Colleges "more than prepared me for this internship," assures Aguasvivas. "HWS' rigorous academic curriculum, as well as career services, has encouraged me to put into practice the time management skills necessary for my internship."
She is particularly grateful for the support from Director of Intercultural Affairs and Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies Alejandra Molina; her adviser, Professor of Economics Scott McKinney; and Professor of Economics William Waller.
Despite the long hours, Aguasvivas' internship was tremendously rewarding. "Knowing that my efforts will contribute to positive change of the social landscape in the Western Hemisphere makes all sacrifices worthwhile," she explains - no small feat for an undergraduate. The experience has piqued Aguasvivas' passion for fostering a stronger partnership between the United States and the Western Hemisphere.
"It is not an easy task to interdict the flow of drugs, arms, and illegal cash that has been transported North and South of the Southwest border," she explains, "But any and all progress made toward more stable economies and less corrupted political bodies is a victory which favors both partners."
An economics major with a double minor in Latin American studies and Spanish and Hispanic studies, Aguasvivas studied abroad in Madrid, received the Latin American Organization's "William Smith College Student Award" in 2007, served as a teaching fellow in the Spanish department, and interned at the U.S. International Trade Commission. She is a member of Women's Collective, co-founder of baseball club, treasurer of the Latin American Organization, and club mentor and competent communicator for Toastmasters International. This fall, Aguasvivas is working with Molina and Mayor of Geneva Stu Einstein on an internship project.
In the photo above Aguasvivas is with her supervisor, Francisco "Paco" Palmieri, the director of the Office of the American Program.


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Although he had objected to the crowning of a human king over the tribes of Israel, Samuel still mourned Saul's decline. The Lord spoke to him: "How long will you sit there grieving? I have rejected him, so you must anoint another. Go to Jesse of the minor tribe of Benjamin, for I have already provided a king among his sons." Samuel feared what King Saul would do when he learned of the reason for his trip. "Go and sacrifice with Jesse. I will show you what to do."
Samuel blessed the sons of Jesse one by one. The eldest was tall and powerfully made; surely he was God's king? "Don't be fooled by appearances; he is not the chosen one. I do not judge as you judge, I see into the innermost heart and mind."
Six more strong sons passed before Samuel to be blessed, but none were to be anointed. Samuel looked around the tent and saw only Jesse beside him. "Is this it? Was that all of your sons?"
"As the youngest, little David is out in the fields living with my sheep." Samuel directed Jesse to send for the boy: "We can't rest until I've blessed all the sons of your house."
The boy was small but glowed with good health, his eyes shown with warmth and he was deemed comely by all. Samuel was tempted to pull out the oil, but waited for God's direction. "Rise now my prophet and anoint this lad. This is the one."
Before his elder brothers and his father, David was anointed by Samuel to be king of all the tribes. Then the Spirit rushed into David like a mighty desert wind, and burned hot in him ever on.
Samuel left him there to his thoughts.
(Retelling of 1 Samuel 16:1-13)
- Do we have trouble moving on because we won't let go of the past?
- Does fear keep us from our call?
- What criteria do we use to choose our leaders?
- Are we tempted to judge for God?
- Have we ever felt the euphoric rush, only to then feel deserted and lost?


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Im am of the understanding that there were 2 types of injectors used on the c20xe.
Cream Injectors - On model with distributer.
Blue Injectors - On Disributerless model.
I have the xe with a distributer but have been given a mint set of Blue injectors from the other?
I notice that the nozzles are different, the cream has what looks to be a single nozzle and the blue looks like it has 4.
Are these injectors an upgrade? What's the difference, if any.


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ROBINSON TOWNSHIP -- In the race to become the next supervisor, Republicans Tracy Stille-Mulligan and Milton F. Reeths Jr. agree the township needs the right experience to flourish.
Just don't ask them to agree on who's got it.
Voters will pick between Stille-Mulligan, who is completing a four-year trustee term, and Reeths, the deputy supervisor, in the Aug. 5 primary. The winner faces Democrat Bill Easterling in the Nov. 4 general election.
"We need to focus on doing the things people need and want," Reeths said.
He said he would focus on "cost-savings measures" to help finance road paving. He said he also favors expanding the water system by working with neighboring municipalities.
"I've lived in the township my whole life; my granddaughter is sixth generation," he said. "I have a good idea of what's happening."
Reeths also serves as chairman of the Construction Board of Appeals and the Board of Review.
He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Western Michigan University.
Stille-Mulligan has a political pedigree: Her father, Leon Stille, is a former state senator and now serves as supervisor of Crockery Township. Her brother, Jeff Stille, is Ferrysburg's mayor.
She said the township has had a tumultuous year dealing with lawsuits tied to the 2005 flooding on VanLopik Avenue and Limberlost Lane in the lowland along the Grand River.
Stille-Mulligan said the township is coming out of that and officials will be able to focus more attention on road improvements and extending water and sewer lines to residents who want them.
"I am the most qualified candidate," she said. "I've been on the board four years, I have one of the best attendance records at board meetings and I'm a hard-working person. I plan on being an in-office supervisor. I would not require a deputy. This would be my job."
Stille-Mulligan, a substitute teacher, also serves on the Planning Commission and North Ottawa Recreation Program.
The winner in the general election will replace Bernice Berens, who is running for a trustee seat. Other Republicans in the trustee race are Marian Karell and incumbent John Kuyers. Two of those three candidates will advance to the general election, where they face Democrat Rick Brown.
Treasurer Cheryl Clark faces a challenge from Sonya Vander Zwaag in a Republican primary. There is no Democrat on the ballot.
In the Republican primary for clerk, incumbent Jackie S. Frye faces Donna Weyek. No Democrat is running.


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Two separate studies have shown that job satisfaction is low and workers are looking for new jobs.
The Kelly Global Workforce Index shows that three quarters of UK workers intend to search for a job with another company in the next year – this figure was higher among 'Baby Boomers' (81%).
Andrew Cook, general manager UK and Ireland, Kelly Services, says: "Employees have experienced unprecedented economic turmoil and as a result are seriously questioning their career goals. We have seen a general negativity in people's outlook towards their current jobs and a startling restlessness across all ages and experience levels."
In support of this, Monster's global poll found that 62% of UK respondents were considering a switch in their career due to economic troubles. Just nine per cent of those in the UK said that their career hasn't been impacted by the economy.
Charles Purdy, career expert, Monster.com, says: "There are many kinds of career change -- some people may be making a career 'side-step,' moving into a new kind of role within their current industry; others may be making a more radical change."
While the economy is one reason for job dissatisfaction, another appears to be a sense of purpose. Kelly Services' Index found that only 35% of workers feel that they have a sense of purpose or are valued. The ability to 'excel and develop' is identified by over three quarters (77%) of people as the key to providing this sense of meaning.


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A Review of Peer Reviews
Software development fads come and go. Whether technology or process, little remains constant it seems. Peer reviews, however, represent one of the exceptions. By "peer review" we are, of course, talking about design reviews and code reviews performed by fellow developers. But do these reviews really add value? After all, peer reviews are part of engineering process, and all too often developers note that process is a mixed bag for productivity. Certainly most every team has a voice that decries peer reviews as counter-productive.
The truth is that value in peer reviews depends on two independent factors. First, there is a correct and incorrect way to perform a peer reviews. The studies which repeatedly show a significant positive impact from peer reviews, assume a specific model of how they are conducted. Second, peer reviews require two elements of successful team dynamics.
Let's look at both of these more carefully.
Peer Reviews Done Right
What many organizations call "peer reviews" are actually not. Usually the term is misapplied for what is actually a "walk-through." The distinction pertains to both purpose and format, and has significant ramifications for quality and schedules. Whenever possible it is peer reviews that should be exercised, not walkthroughs. Let's look closer at the differences.
In a walkthrough, the purpose is to impart familiarity with design or code to the rest of the team. The format assumes the author presents the content as others listen and ask questions. Besides the author, usually this is the first exposure anyone has to the materials. There can be any number of participants, including management.
In a peer review, in contrast to a walkthrough, the purpose is to locate defects.
- "All participants prepare by reading the design or code and looking for errors…The emphasis is on error detection" (McConnell, p493)
- "Code review is systematic examination (often as peer review) of computer source code intended to find and fix mistakes" Wikipedia, "Code Review."
- "An inspection in software engineering, refers to peer review of any work product by trained individuals who look for defects using a well defined process" Wikipedia, "Software Inspection"
Other positive benefits are welcome, such as knowledge transfer and training, but are considered secondary in purpose. The format assumes that someone other than the author conducts the review. Furthermore, the materials being reviewed are sent (3 days) in advance of discussion. Most of the reviewing work is done before participants gather together. The optimal number of participants is three, including the author. Management should not attend.
Again it must be emphasized, to achieve the advertised benefits of peer reviews, they must actually be peer reviews, not walkthroughs. Don't confuse the two!
Team Considerations.
If there is an objection to peer reviews, it usually centers on fear of judgment or personal attacks. When this objection surfaces, it should be a red flag to managers of broader team problems.
For a team to be successful, the members must trust the others will not attack them personally. If that trust exists, then fear of conflict subsides. This does not mean that conflict does not happen but, rather, that no one takes debate personally.
This is not some kind of rarified dynamic that only applies to successful peer reviews. It is a dynamic that teams need with or without peer reviews. Thus if team-mates complain that peer reviews engender hostility that must be avoided, then there certainly is a meta-issue that should be addressed.
Peer Reviews: The Benefits (ROI)
The following bullet points drive home why peer reviews are not an empty procedure. Soak yourself in them.
- Identified as one of 9 principle industry best practices by the Airlie Software Council. Examples of corroborating results:
- Hewlett-Packard's inspection program measured a return on investment of 10 to 1, saving an estimated $21.4 million per year. Design inspections reduced time to market by 1.8 months on one project
- Inspections contributed to a ten-fold improvement in quality and a 14 percent increase in productivity at AT&T Bell Laboratories
- Inspecting 2.5 million lines of real-time code at Bell Northern Research prevented an average of 33 hours of maintenance effort per defect discovered
- IBM reported that each hour of inspection saved 20 hours of testing and 82 hours of rework effort had the defects found by inspection remained in the released product
- At Imperial Chemical Industries, the cost of maintaining a portfolio of about 400 programs that had been inspected was one-tenth the cost per line of code of maintaining a similar set of 400 uninspected programs
- "Typical organizations use test-heavy defect-removal and achieve only about 85% defect removal efficiency. Leading organizations use a wider variety of techniques and achieve defect-removal efficiencies of 95%." McConnell p470.
- "Jones ("Software Defect-Removal Efficiency" 1996) points out that a combination of unit testing, functional testing, and system testing often results in a cumulative defect detection of less than 60 percent, which is usually inadequate for production software." (p471). Code inspection and test runs both produce about as much defect detections. However, the variety of defects found vary sufficiently that a combination of both techniques produces almost double the defects detected (Myers 1978b [McConnell p 470]).
- Testimony of Jeff Atwood
- FINDING: "A study at the Software Engineering Laboratory found that code reading detected about 80 percent more faults per hour than testing (Basili and Selby 1987). Another organization found that it cost six times as much to detect design defects by using testing as by using inspections (Ackerman, Buchwalk, and Lewski 1989). A later study at IBM found that only 3.5 staff hours were needed to find each error when using code inspections, whereas 15-25 hours were needed to find each error through testing (Kaplan 1995). [McConnell, p470]
- FIXING: Microsoft's applications division has found that it takes three hours to find and fix a defect by using code inspections, a one-step technique, and 12 hours to find and fix a defect by using testing – which is a two-step technique (Moore 1992). Collofello and Woodfield reported on a 700,000 line program built by over 400 developers (1989). They found that code reviews were several times as cost-effective as testing – a 1.38 return on investment vs. 0.17. [McConnell, p471]
Final Notes
Two more points should be made about successful peer reviews. First, a peer review that does not identify defects – is suspect. It usually means either that reviewers had insufficient review time, or that they haven't the correct skill set to review the materials. Second, peer reviews should not wait until the materials are complete. Ideally the work of design or coding should be approximately 50% complete before being reviewed. This gives time for redirection, if that is necessary.
If members of your team are reluctant to get started, even with all the compelling rationale, I suggest you make your own materials the first to be reviewed. There's nothing like leading by example.


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HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2359
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to prescription drug waste.
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2359
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In the Year Two Thousand Eleven
An Act relative to prescription drug waste.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 25I, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 25I. The department, in conjunction with the board of registration in pharmacy and the division of medical assistance, shall establish and implement methods to reduce medication waste in facilities licensed by the departments of public health, mental health and corrections. The department shall establish such methods, based on its review, that are determined to be effective in reducing waste without imposing unreasonable costs on the health care delivery system. Such methods may be based on, but not be limited to, the following: (1) current technology, standards and reimbursement mechanisms for dispensing and distributing medications to facilities; (2) other states' requirements for limiting prescription drug waste and any cost savings realized; (3) the commonwealth's standards for the return and re-dispensing of patient-specific schedule VI prescription drugs; and (4) possible incentive mechanisms to prevent the creation of prescription drug waste. The department shall promulgate regulations to implement this section.
SECTION 2. The fifth paragraph of section 70E of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
(p) to obtain from the facility in charge of the patient's care, upon discharge, any bulk medications that were prescribed for the patient during the patient's stay including, but not limited to, aerosol inhalers, topical products such as creams and powders eye drops, insulins and special order items, provided that any such items are patient specific and personal and would not otherwise be used in the treatment of another patient. Upon discharge from the hospital, these bulk items shall be considered the personal property of the patient and at the prescribing physician's discretion may include in discharge orders that the patient be provided with the specific bulk products that were used in the hospital with use directions. The department shall promulgate regulations to implement this section.
SECTION 3. The department of public health, in consultation with the board of registration in pharmacy shall, as shall provide to the joint committee on health care financing and the joint committee on public health, on or before April 1, 2012 a report and legislative recommendations relative to issues of implementation of the programs established under subsection p of section 70E of chapter 111 and section 25I of chapter 111, including, but not limited to: savings and costs related to the implementation of the programs established and recommendations related to penalties for violations of subsection p of section 70E of chapter 111 and section 25I of chapter 111.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health, in consultation with the department of environmental protection, shall make an investigation and study regarding the issue of pharmaceutical drug waste and its effect on the environment in the Commonwealth. The department shall report on the following: (1) the estimated quantity of pharmaceutical drug waste in the Commonwealth; (2) the quantity of such waste that may be recovered prior to disposal; (3) the methods and techniques used in other states or local governments to reduce the amount of pharmaceutical drug waste, and identify model programs used to recover or recycle such waste; and (4) the efforts of pharmaceutical drug industry to mitigate waste through consumer support or take-back programs. The department shall make recommendations, consistent with its report, regarding: (1) the feasibility of expanding a drug recycling program similar to that prescribed in section 25I of chapter 111 to all consumers; (2) the feasibility of adopting similar programs adopted by other states or local governments to reduce drug waste; and (3) the feasibility of the department assisting municipal governments to establish local programs to reduce such waste. The department shall make its report and recommendations together with legislation to implement those recommendations by filing the same with the clerks of the senate and house not later than July 31, 2012.


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I'm losing more than I win on Live Chess 15:10. What's the best way to improve?
I find that playing a slower time control is better for actually learning how to improve your game. Maybe play some turn-based games for awhile and try to really understand what's going on before making each move. Then your good habits should translate to better results in the faster time control.
Just by glancing through a couple of your recent loses in standard time control, you overlook simple forks and place pieces on squares which are not safe i.e. losing the exchange with no compensation. The answer to your question is simple, always look for all possible Checks, Captures and Threats.
Thanks CasualJoe, I'll try and get a regular game of turn-based chess going. Any more suggestions?
You're right cuneglas, but how do I get better at looking for all possible Checks, Captures and Threats? Given the time contraint, I panic & guess. Are there any guidelines on optimal checking for Checks, Captures and Threats?
One of the things that helped me the most is this -- once I've decided on my move, take a little time (maybe just 5 or 10 seconds) and try to find your opponent's best response. It's amazing how many times I discover that my intended move was a total blunder.
Board vision can be improved by studying many simple tactical problems i.e. the pin, knight forks, removal of the guard etc. Note the word simple. More complex tactical problems serve to improve calculation, more than board vision in my opinion. Of course you can work on more difficult problems as you improve. Try the free 'Lucas Chess' program, which is an excellent training resource which has many tactical positions organized by theme.
The last game I played is typical, apart from me winning :) I think I followed basic opening strategy well (?) - develop pieces early, central, advance on the King if you can... so I had Knight on g4 protected by B down a long diagonal. My opponent advanced a pawn and cut off the long diagonal and I just forgot their Q was attacking along another long diagonal! The Kn was just swept away for nothing... There was an obvious retreat for the Kn as well, obvious in hindsight and with plenty of time. Your excellent idea wouldn't work here CJ, 'cause the Kn was just sitting there, forgotten...
The tactical training sounds like a good idea cuneglas - I'll try 'Lucas Chess'. I have two beginners chess books to hand, "Everything Chess" by Kurzdorfer and "The Mammoth Book". Would hitting those hard help, do you think?
Maybe it's age & rust, I used to do well against my friends at school, many years ago, but haven't played much since...
really.. using chess mentor is one of the best ways to improve your game... :)
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A handgun was found on the floor of a fifth grade classroom Monday afternoon in Westdale Heights Elementary, 2000 College Drive, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.
School Drug Task Force officials say the unloaded weapon was a .25 caliber handgun and did not have a magazine in it.
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Arlington Eagles basketball gets separation
ARLINGTON — The Eagles officially became the masters of their destiny.
A 57-47 win over rival Marysville-Pilchuck Jan. 29 gave the Eagles a strangle hold on the fifth and final playoff berth coming out of the Wesco North. The fifth seed plays the fourth-place team out of the South division.
"We had been practicing all year knowing that this one was on the schedule," said Arlington senior Andy Smith. "We knew that this one was going to go a long way in determining what we could do this season and it was so nice to get this one back."
In an earlier conference match this season, the Eagles were shocked by the Tomahawks' 60-51, come-back victory. Early on, a near packed Arlington gymnasium saw shades of that win before the Eagles stopped every Marysville attempt to rally.
"I was proud of the way we played tonight because everyone chipped in," said Arlington coach Nick Brown. "Our defense was exceptional — we felt pretty good holding them to less than 50 points."
Arlington broke out a full-court pressure in the second quarter to maintain it's 19-11 first-quarter advantage. The pressure succeeded in forcing turnovers, creating a pace suitable for offensive improvisation and keeping the ball away from Marysville's sensational sophomore Ryan Shannon, who had scored 15 or more points in each of his last three games.
"We just wanted to stop Shannon," Brown said. "We really respect his game and know how much he can hurt you."
Shannon led all M-P scorers with 11 points, along with Brandon Emch and Dom Kiblinger's 10 a piece. Meanwhile, Arlington showed it could score without first option Eric Carlson, as four players score nine or more. Smith had a game-high 13 points, and Griffin Ginnis added 12.
The Tomahawks cut the Eagles' lead in half with just eight minutes to play and the score 43-39 — the lead was actually down to just 49-47 with just 90 seconds remaining. But Arlington made five consecutive free throws and held M-P scoreless to capture the win.
"The bottom line is there's still hope," said Marysville-Pilchuck coach Bary Gould. "If we can take care of business, we can still accomplish the things we set out to do this season. We're going to going to hope until there is absolutely no mathematical possibility, and even then we'll keep going."
The Tomahawks need to win all three games remaining on their schedule and get a little help to capture that fifth spot, which earns a spot in the play-in game to the District 1 tournament.
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Chrome feature called False Start, which cut the latency of SSL handshakes by up to 30 percent. While the delay in forging a secure connection never seemed like a major concern for most, the pause (which could be several hundred milliseconds long) before a browser starts pulling in actual content was too much to swallow for Mountain View engineers. The tweak to SLL was a somewhat technical one that involved packaging data and instructions normally separated out -- reducing the number of round trips between a host and a client before content was pulled in. Unfortunately, False Start has proven incompatible with a number of sites, in particular those that rely on dedicated encryption hardware called SSL Terminators. Chrome used a blacklist to track unfriendly sites, but maintaining that repository proved more difficult than anticipated and became quite unwieldy. Despite reportedly working with over 99 percent of websites Adam Langley, a Google security researcher, has decided that False Start should be retired with version 20 of the company's browser. The change will likely go unnoticed by most users, but it's always a shame to see efforts to make the web as SPDY as possible fail.
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Oak Harbor School District is adding employees for the 2014-15 school year.
According to Kurt Schonberg, executive director of human resources, the district will hire 50 new certificated staff members and about 70 support staff.
Of the certificated staff, which includes teachers, counselors and more, only 25 are for newly-created positions, created to accommodate the expected growth in enrollment, according to Schonberg.
The remaining 25 new hires will be taking the place of those retiring or moving away.
The support staff, which includes bus drivers, groundskeepers, custodians, maintenance and more, is also partially composed of new positions.
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Inflatable Fishing Boats
We receive numerous questions concerning inflatable fishing boats. The most popular questions are about what kind of inflatable boat to choose and what to take into consideration while deciding on a purchase. That's why we decided to write a short article about it.
The truth is that each inflatable boat can be called an inflatable fishing boat since you can fish from each one … The basic aspect of buying an inflatable fishing boat is how much we are going to spend on it. The next step is to decide what to buy. Unfortunately, here we need to make it a principle that the more expensive the boat, the better.
After calculating the means we have at our disposal, we need to consider the size of the inflatable boat. The bigger the basin you are going to use, the bigger vessel you need to buy. You need to think of how many people you intend to take along. Before the purchase, you should board the boat and check how much room there is. It is not a problem if we are buying the boat in a shop. In other situations, if we do not get a chance to have a little preview, we may be bitterly disappointed with the size of our inflatable boat.
We also need to pay attention to the material the inflatable boat is made of. The lightest and the cheapest ones are made of oilskin. These are the so called supermarket boats. But do not overlook the small piece of information on most of them that they can be used at the depth of no more than 40 centimeters.
There is also the issue of weight. Everyone wants their inflatable boat to be as light as possible. The truth is that the heavier the boat, the stronger, and, at the same time, better.
When it comes to the floor for fishing, the rule is that the stiffer it is, the better, especially if someone likes to fish in standing position. Standing on a flexible floor for a longer time may be exhausting. The best solution here is aluminum. Other solutions, which are not as good as aluminum, are plywood, or an inflatable mat. Most floors in high-class inflatable boats have an inflatable keel, which is a very important part of each inflatable boat. Not only does it influence the stability of the vessel, but also the way it drives. Before buying an inflatable boat, we also need to pay attention to the number of chambers. To be worth your while, a vessel should have at least 3 chambers. Another issue is the drive of the inflatable boat. If we want to use an outboard, we need to check if it is possible to install it, and what the maximum power should be. I would advise everyone against installing an engine that is more powerful than the producer recommends. You also need to check what the transom (the board on which the engine is hung) is made of. The best solution is laminated plywood which guarantees more resistance to damage and to water. Also check if the producer remembered about the water drains in the transom which should help empty the inflatable boat of water. Moreover, attention has to be paid to details such as the reinforcement of elements running the most risk of damage, e.g. the keel (the middle of the inflatable boat from the bottom) and the fender. The bigger and thicker the reinforcement, the better (producers such as Honda and Yamaha add reinforcing rubber belts at the hind part of the tube). Another thing are benches, their number, construction, and fastening. There should also be a line for holding around the boat and handles for carrying.
Accessories that you should get when buying an inflatable boat:
A pump – the bigger, the better
Boat cover – mind you the workmanship
Paddles – you need to make sure that you check the grips since the poorer quality products often break
Manometer – some producers add this part, but few people use it
Repair kit – a crucial element. Check if it is there, what it contains, and if it is possible to buy another one when the one you get at purchase runs out.
Mooring line.
Do not forget about the warranty card. Find out when it expires, and where you can file the warranty claim to avoid a situation in which you would have to go with your inflatable boat to China. What I personally advise is to check the accessibility of accessories for your inflatable boat. It is obvious that something may get lost, something gets damaged, or that we just need to buy a patch. In such situations, it is better to have the accessories within our reach. Considering this, I recommend well-known brands that will provide spare parts and service. Reliable producers of inflatable boats available in Poland are Honda, Yamaha, and Zodiak.


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The Atom has more of a focus on waves and maneuvres than the K103 which is faster and better for blasting. For modern freestyle type stuff I figure the K103 might have an edge, but not by much and for classic carving stuff I think the Atom has an edge. The Atom has the ability to run strapless which can be an unusual and fun feel, particularly in slow waves where it forces you to re-think your sailing a bit.
The K103 and the Atom in fact has the same ancestor which was the original Aero 117. The Kode since grew into a faster design, but the Atom is instead a thinner version. So for real wave sailing I'd say the Atom is better. It's still a fast rocker, so it complements the EVO 90 in that way, but with a lot of outline curve and thin rails it will still be very fin in waves and it will plane earlier and be more effective upwind.
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Danyale Braeutigan, 42, started Hope's Thrift Store after her son, Stormn Garchow, died in April from complications from diabetes. He was 24. In his memory, his mother said she donates 20 percent of her monthly proceeds to the American Diabetes Association.
"I thought, I got to do something and give back," Braeutigan said.
Her son was diagnosed with the disease when he was 9.
The store at 616 Gratiot and has been open for eight months, offering items such as baby and maternity clothes, men's suits, toys, games and puzzles, dishes and even night crawlers.
"It's not just a thrift store; it's like a convenience store on top of that," Braeutigan said.Braeutigan just received approval to sell cigarettes and tobacco products at her store. She plans to sell meals such as chili and nachos in the winter and already offers food items.
"Things are hard,and I know that; I just try to let people know I am here, through flyers and word of mouth," Braeutigan said.
Many of her customers are the people who walk around in the area, but she has had people drive from Hemlock to visit and bring donations, she said. Most of the items for purchase at Hope's were contributed by the public.
"I always change things around. My prices are low, and I constantly run sales," Braeutigan said, pointing to a display of clothes marked for 75 cents.
Hope's Thrift Store accepts Bridge Card and cash as payment. Braeutigan said she is always willing to work with people on prices. On Wednesdays, items are available for 20 percent off the regular price, for all customers.
The name of the store came from her middle name, Hope, and how Braeutigan is looking to the future.
"It's about time to do something for myself. I like it here because the people are nice and friendly; I'd hate to lose them," she said.
Hope's Thrift Store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking is available in front of the store and on the side streets around it.
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First going live last month, TreesByBike.com takes online and phone orders for holiday trees and delivers simultaneously up to four trees as large as 8 feet tall -- using human power.
Its prices are comparable with many traditional tree lots in the Portland area. For example, an eight-foot Douglas fir would run $40, which includes delivery. Ten percent of proceeds go to local charities listed on the Web site.
Customers can choose between Douglas and Noble firs, from tabletop size up to 8 feet tall.
The local service has been an immediate success without any advertising, generating more than 20 orders in the first couple of weeks. The four bike messengers, calling themselves "Riders of Yule," are working overtime to keep up.
• Oregon: 7.5 million trees
• Washington: 2.3 million trees
Oregon's rank among states for Christmas tree production: No. 1, with 7.34 million sold in 2008 at a value of nearly $110 million.
Tree production in the Northwest:
•Douglas fir: 47 percent
• Noble fir: 45 percent
• Grand fir: 5 percent
• Other types: 3 percent
Average time to produce a 6-foot-tall tree:
• Douglas fir: 7 years
• Pine and Grand fir: 8 years
• Noble fir: 9 years
Number of Christmas tree growers:
• Oregon: 775
• Washington: 250
Where they're sold:
• About 92 percent of all Northwest Christmas trees are exported out of the region; California is the largest market.
• International markets include Japan, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Mexico.
Sources: Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association; National Agricultural Statistics Service
It all started in November 2008 when "Yule Dispatcher" Max Kirchoff brought a little extra joy to his family by carrying their 5-foot tree across town strapped into a messenger bag.
This November, Kirchoff, 28, founded a company that he hopes will help more Portlanders achieve a similar sense of spirit. "Everyone I've talked to is really excited," he said.
A Web developer by day for Entercom Communications, Kirchoff brings serious philosophical thought to having a bike, rather than a car, bring trees to homes from a distribution point.
"Trees by Bike means a lot to me because is consumer-based, but it's taking a small stance," he said. "I'm not an extremist, but I try to do what I can."
He remembers struggling with the sustainability of tree farms for a little while before deciding that there are many more problems with fake trees. His satisfaction in having a tree outweighed his sense of wasting resources. "It signified Portland becoming a home for me when I had that first tree of my own," Kirchoff said.
The business gets its trees from nearby farms west of Hillsboro and in Wilsonville. They are delivered by truck to Veloshop bike repair downtown, where they are loaded on bike trailers for distribution around the Portland area.
For those who would prefer to see what their tree looks like before buying, TreesByBike can send a digital photo of the tree via e-mail, or customers can stop by the Veloshop site.
One of the first TreesByBike.com customers didn't care about the sustainability piece so much as the novelty. Originally from England, Southeast Portlander James Hatfield, 28, got his first real tree this December, and to his disbelief, saw Kirchoff himself hauling a load of trees through the frosty evening.
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Coming out of Saturday's somewhat anemic 17-14 victory for the White team over the Crimson unit in Alabama's annual spring game, head coach Nick Saban has not publicly announced a depth chart for the Tide.
This will leave us to speculate ourselves. While many positions are relatively clear, there are others that have yet to become so obvious.
There are many freshmen who have yet to step foot on campus and could possibly work their way into the rotation this coming fall, but for right now we will work with what we have seen.
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In our lives, each of us shared an important connection with someone who broadened our horizons and brought a little magic into our lives.
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These real life stories are just a few of the ways Big Brothers Big Sisters is changing lives and communities forever.
"Carlos came into my life at just the right time," says Little Brother Ray. "My dad wasn't around, and I needed another guy to talk with and look up to."
Ray was at a crossroads. At age 13, some of his friends were getting in trouble. Some had even gone to jail. He knew the choices he made, the path he took, would have a big impact on his future. But when you feel like no one believes in you … sometimes it's hard to believe in yourself.
But in Big Brother Carlos, Ray met someone who really did believe in him — and who wouldn't let him go down the wrong path. Carlos had just gotten his "dream job" and was looking for a volunteer opportunity to help a young person. In Ray, he met a young man who truly needed a friend … and a mentor.
When Ray stopped playing football and got in with a bad crowd, it was Carlos who talked to the coach and encouraged Ray to work hard and prove himself on the field. And when Ray's test scores and grades were jeopardizing his dream of going to college, Carlos helped him improve enough to graduate with his class.
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DeRuyter, NY - The fire at a seasonal cottage on DeRuyter Reservoir that killed a Cazenovia High School senior has been ruled accidental, state police said today.
The Sunday fire at 515 Spruce Ave killed Julia Parker, 17. She was one of seven people at the cottage at the time of the 6:29 a.m. fire, state police said.
The investigation revealed that the fire originated around a wood stove. State police said there was insufficient clearance to combustible materials around the stove. No charges have been filed.
The investigation is on-going, state police said.
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Hi, welcome to Warhammer 40k! Thanks for your edit to the File talk:Norn-queen.jpg page.
Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -- Montonius (Talk) 16:36, April 22, 2011
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This form of citation is "not strangely lacking;" it is a deliberate choice. Tzaa should have placed page numbers for his sources within the Sources section. I will have him rectify that. But we do not use footnote citations and never will, that is our formatting choice; I perfectly understand the deviation this is from standard wiki formatting and I'm happy with it. If you prefer the other methodology, I would suggest you use the Lexicanum, which follows more traditional wiki citation formats and has a much larger article base. Montonius 10:56, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
Actually, please read our Important Links Section for an answer to all your questions, which does specify the need for page numbers in the "Creating Content" section. I will add similar instructions to the Style Guide as it seems to be lacking. Thank you for raising the issue. I am the only currently active full Bureaucrat/Lead Administrator on the wiki. You can also send questions or concerns to Algrim Whitefang who serves as a Moderator. No wikia.com wikis have direct forums of their own; some of the largest or more well-established sometimes create separate and linked sites that serve as forums. We do not have the resources or personnel for such an endeavour at this time.Montonius 14:54, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
Marq, I'm, sorry but it seems like the purpose of these discussions is just to complain. No we do not have a forum. Yes, many pages lack page numbers. That's the way it is. The page numbers situation will improve. There is no plan to build a forum at this time, as we don't have the manpower at this time to moderate it properly. That's it.
As to the Norn-Queen page, no, there is no way to check it. Yes, all the art is fan-made or based on models created by fans. We choose to make use of fan-made art as another deliberate choice. I'm quite happy with it as are many others. If you do not like our wiki or its choices of methodology, don't use it. The Lexicanum will meet all your preferences, including footnoted sources, a forum and they do not allow fan-made art to be used at all. Thanks. Montonius 22:56, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
UPDATE: This wiki was too old to have a forum integrated into it like any wiki here on wikia created before 2007, and thus the confusion on my part and my apologies for it. I have requested from wikia.com assistance in the creation of one, which should occur sometime in the next few weeks. Montonius 23:57, November 9, 2011 (UTC)
Apology fully accepted. Let's move forward. Montonius 06:28, November 10, 2011 (UTC)
Marq, I would suggest if you have difficulties figuring out why the page numbers on the sources section of the Life Extension article were chosen based on the information on the page, you bring it up with Tzaa , the article's primary author, and the two of you can colloborate to produce source references more to your liking if there are inaccuracies. Montonius 17:43, November 13, 2011 (UTC)
Regarding the info on Chemical rejuvenationEdit
I wrote the part about the wide spread use of these drugs and the fact that they can extend a human life for about 400-500 years, at the cost of increased vulnerability to infections. This information is found through out the Eisenhorn, Ravenor and Czevak series. Montonius added the part about repairing damaged DNA and I don't know what source he used. What he wrote sounds a lot like real life scientist's ideas on rejuvenation. In the inquisitors handbook it's mentioned that rejuvenation treatments includes blood cleansing, which sounds a bit like what Montonius is talking about. I do my best not getting in Montonius way so I have not questioned his changes;)Tzaa 16:39, November 14, 2011 (UTC)
Regarding the page numbers I admit that I made some mistakes. And no, I didn't mean to refer to the Carta Extremis for Erya on page 126 the radical's handbook, I meant the passage about Cyrrik Scayls research on page 236. I have fixt that now, thanks for the correction.Tzaa 17:06, November 14, 2011 (UTC)
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Well, I'm still waiting for the forum names :). But indeed, that is the default forum for all wikis on Wikia. Mark (talk) 20:47, November 29, 2011 (UTC)
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No, the name is just wrong. I will fix the issue. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Montonius (talk) 19:10, June 12, 2013 (UTC)


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APPLE Lecture 2013 - Friday, April 19 (Milbank Chapel 4:30)
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The TESOL and Applied Linguistics Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University, would like to cordially invite you to the annual APPLE LECTURE 2013 that will be held on April 19, 2013.
Our speaker this year will be Professor Mary McGroarty from the applied linguistics program in the English Department at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona. Her talk, The challenge of multiple agendas for language teaching and research, will be held at the Milbank Chapel (Zankel Building 125) on Friday April 19th from 4:30-6:00 with reception to follow.
Challenge of multiple agendas for language teaching and research
Researchers and practitioners with interests in provision of high quality language and literacy instruction work in an extremely dynamic context in which multiple linguistic, socio-political, and extra-curricular factors influence language pedagogy and education. Drawing on research in applied linguistics and education, I review some of these factors to elucidate the critical questions they raise for applied linguists, language educators, and education generally (McGroarty, 2013).
Multiple factors contribute to this dynamism. The reality of mixed and hybrid language codes (Sayer, 2013) is one relevant to many language communities. Additionally, the multiplicity and speed of electronic forms of communication and representational systems regularly employed by millions has attracted the attention of scholars who wonder whether and how these shape language use and forms of literacy in and out of schools (Heath, 2012; Rymes, 2011; Turkle, 2011). A socio-political trend affecting educational governance includes the popularity of school choice as a panacea for educational problems and proliferation of charter schools (Glass & Rud, 2012; Ravitch, 2010). While emphasis on school choice may, on one hand, contribute to increased segregation (Duncan & Murnane, 2011), it may also, paradoxically, encourage innovative program designs that incorporate multiple languages (Cammarata & Tedick, 2012) as well as multiple cultural, even religious, traditions across the curriculum (Fox et al., 2012). Philosophers (and others) question increased commercial involvement in education (Sandel, 2012), suggesting that increased privatization may bias curricular content and constrict assessment, particularly when accountability is defined unidimensionally as achievement on standardized tests (Ravitch, 2010). Language educators and researchers can use this information to raise awareness of the potential of and threats to approaches to language and literacy learning responsive to learners, teachers, and other constituencies.
We look forward to seeing you at this very exciting event!
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