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The DBA Access to Justice Committee will be providing a training for the presenters of the newly created "How to Collect Child Support" public clinic. This clinic is a great way to get involved with the Denver community, gather information, and teach basic techniques for collecting support. The training will take place on June 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.at DBA offices. One CLE credit has been applied for. Contact Meghan Bush to register.
Federal Practice Update 2014—Friday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the CBA Litigation Section
The 2014 annual Federal Practice program provides updates on changes and emerging issues in federal court. It also gives practice tips and in such areas as: eDiscovery, ethics, third-party subpoenas, local rules, and removal. Also, judges share their thoughts on what work, and doesn't work in their courtrooms and for a federal civil court practice. This program will help you to be "smarter" and more effective in evaluating a case, writing a brief, preparing for trial or a hearing, and trying a case in federal court. Register now!
All are Invited to Attend the Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception—Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m.
The 2014 honorees are: Judge Richard L. Gabriel, Award of Merit; Ilene Lin Bloom, Volunteer Lawyer of the Year; Margrit Parker, Young Lawyer of the Year; and Judge Dennis A. Graham, Judicial Excellence. Everyone is invited to celebrate with the honorees at the DBA Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, June 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center. RSVP online, by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or calling 303-860-1115, ext. 727.
Book Reception for Judge Morris Hoffman's New Book "The Punisher's Brain" —Thursday, June 26, 4:30 p.m.
The DBA Bench Bar Committee invites you to join us them for a complimentary Book Reception on Thursday, June 26 at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom. Judge and author Morris Hoffman will discuss his recently published book "The Punisher's Brain," by Judge Maurice Hoffman. Click here to purchase the book on Amazon. After the book reception, stick around for the DBA annual awards ceremony and reception. Click here to RSVP.
Working with Clients with Diminished Capacity: Rule 1.14 and Beyond—Thursday, June 26, 8 a.m. to Noon
The normal client–lawyer relationship is based on the assumption that your client is capable of making decisions about important matters. Questions arise when you suspect your client has diminished capacity and is at substantial risk of physical, financial, or other harm if nothing is done, and cannot act in his or her own interest. Recognizing the signs of diminished capacity, and understanding the unique ethical and practical decisions that arise, are critical to providing competent representation. Find out more!
DBA Waterman Fund Seeks Applicants for Administrators—deadline to apply is Friday, June 27
The DBA Waterman Trust Fund is seeking two attorneys to serve as a DBA administrators to assist in managing the fund. The fund was established to assist members of the bar who are "aged, infirmed, or otherwise incapacitated" and financially needy. Click here for more information on the Waterman Fund. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and résumé by Friday, June 27. Send to: DBA Waterman Fund, c/o Janet Bauer, Denver Bar Association, 1900 Grant St., Ste. 900, Denver, CO 80203; or e-mail Janet Bauer.
Sign Up Your Firm for the DBA School Supply Drive—July 21–Aug. 1
The DBA Community Action Network Committee is sponsoring its Annual School Supply Drive to benefit Denver Public Schools and Children's Outreach Project. To sign up, go to dbacan.com and click on "Sign-up Your Firm." Email Alexa Drago or Kate Schuster for more information.
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MADISON, Wis. -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett cruised to victory in Tuesday's Democratic recall primary, setting up a rematch of the 2010 Wisconsin gubernatorial election with Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
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Barrett won with roughly 56% of the vote, according to preliminary results. Kathleen Falk was runner-up with about 35%. State Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) and Secretary of State Doug LaFollette trailed with single-digit percentage points.
On the Republican side, Republican Governor Scott Walker easily defeated Arthur Kohl-Riggs. Walker is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election.
Republican Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch did not have a primary opponent.
Madison firefighter Mahlon Mitchell defeated two opponents to win the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor.
Falk, Vinehout and LaFollette announced plans to appear with Barrett on Wednesday morning as a show of unity at an event outside of Barrett's Milwaukee home.
Major Wisconsin unions also wasted no time throwing their support behind Barrett in the general election on June 5.
In La Crosse County, Barrett defeated Falk as well, but by a slimmer margin of victory. With 94% of precincts reporting, Barrett claimed 47% of the vote with Falk taking 41%.
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|This simple recipe for Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley produces a delicious zucchini side dish.
(For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites, and this recipe for Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley from 2007 is something I've made many times. I think this recipe needs a photo make-over, but the flavors in this dish are outstanding. This year I don't have any zucchini growing in my garden, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a few garden beds for next year at the new house.)
I'm always excited about my first zucchini of the year from the garden. If you know me and how I am about garden produce, you realize that before the day's over I'll have found a new recipe and cooked the zucchini. I'll make a serious attempt not to gush and moan too much when I describe how well this turned out, but it tasted fantastic, and I got to use some of the garlic from that big jar of garlic cloves too! If you have zucchini in your garden, or nice fresh zucchini from the Farmers Market, I highly recommend trying this.
2-3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (if zucchini are large, cut in half or fourths lengthwise, then slice)
1 T olive oil
4-6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
pinch sea salt
2 T chopped flat parsley
2 T grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated mozzarella
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Governor Walker's office announced Tuesday that this year's theme of the Capitol Christmas Tree is Wisconsin Traditions.
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"Some pastimes, activities, and events have been bringing families together for decades," Governor Walker said in a statement. "It may be watching the Packers, or deer hunting, or getting together for an annual Harley ride. This year we want the Capitol Christmas tree to reflect all of the things that make Wisconsin great."
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The term first contact describes the first official encounter between representatives of two races or governments. (Star Trek: First Contact)
Occasionally, the official first contact takes place years or even decades after members of the species involved have first met. Typically, first contact is only initiated by the Federation if a civilization is sufficiently advanced and has developed interstellar travel (via warp drive, for example). Contact with more primitive civilizations is prohibited by the Prime Directive. It has been stated that the preferred method is to privately approach scientists and intellectual leaders to make the initial contact, on the assumption that they would more easily grasp the concept of alien life. (TNG: "First Contact")
Captain McCoullough revised the first contact protocols for Starfleet. Following first contact with the enigmatic Wadi, Benjamin Sisko wished McCoullough was in his place. (DS9: "Move Along Home")
The Bolian Federation Ambassador Vadosia mentioned that he had a particular interest in first contact procedures. (DS9: "The Forsaken")
By 2379, Captain Jean-Luc Picard had represented the Federation during the first contacts with 27 different alien races. (Star Trek Nemesis)
The USS Voyager made the most first contacts since James T. Kirk during its journey through the unexplored Delta Quadrant from 2371-2378. (VOY: "Friendship One")
Human-Vulcan first contact Edit
The capitalized term First Contact, in Human context, is used to specifically refer to the first official publicly and globally known contact between Humans and extraterrestrials. The First Contact took place on the evening of April 5, 2063, when a Vulcan survey ship, the T'Plana-Hath, having detected the warp signature of the Phoenix, touched down in Bozeman, central Montana, where they met with the Phoenix's designer and pilot, Zefram Cochrane. This event is generally referred to as the defining moment in Human history, eventually paving the way for a unified world government and, later, the United Federation of Planets. The event also became an annual holiday called First Contact Day. (Star Trek: First Contact; ENT: "Broken Bow", "Desert Crossing", "E²", "These Are the Voyages..."; TNG: "The Outcast", "Attached"; VOY: "Homestead")
An unofficial first contact between Humans and a Vulcan occurred during the Depression era in New York City. In 1930, Kirk and Spock, a Vulcan from the 23rd century, traveled through time and walked on the streets of New York being witnessed by many. When the two were caught stealing clothes by the police, Kirk attempted to explain to the officer that Spock was Chinese and his ears the result of a childhood accident. After they escaped from being taken into custody, Spock disguised his Vulcan appearance. (TOS: "The City on the Edge of Forever")
Well documented at the Vulcan Science Directorate and Space Council, but not in common Human knowledge, is also the incident of a small Vulcan survey ship crash-landing in Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania, a mining town, in 1957. Sent to investigate the launch of Earth's first artificial satellite, Sputnik, the starship's impulse manifold began to malfunction during the third week of intelligence gathering, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The commander of the vessel perished in the crash, leaving command to T'Mir, T'Pol's second foremother. Unable to confirm the transmission of their distress call, having exhausted their emergency rations, the remainder of the Vulcan crew was ultimately compelled to enter Carbon Creek in disguise. Without currency, T'Mir and Mestral were able to obtain sustenance in the form of pretzels and water at the local bar. However, Mestral, confident in his knowledge of simple geometry, was able to obtain currency, then consequently, "cryogenic" (i.e. frozen) food, through a game of pool. As the weeks wore on, the crew took up various employments and increased their interactions with the Humans. T'Mir, Mestral, and Stron, nevertheless, managed to keep their existence as aliens a secret. Though it is implied that this is just a story, told by T'Pol, when she is asked by Archer and Trip to "tell them a story" over dinner. (ENT: "Carbon Creek")
Roswell UFO incidentEdit
The Roswell Incident was the actual first contact between modern Humans and extraterrestrials that was not considered by Humans to be a supernatural event. The incident was however covered up by the United States Air Force and never made public knowledge. In 1947, the Ferengi shuttle Quark's Treasure crash-landed near the town of Roswell, New Mexico. The event was initially reported in the newspapers, but was quickly retracted by the military, claimed to be a misidentification of weather balloon debris. The three aliens, thought to be Martians at the time, were found unconscious on board the damaged ship and taken into custody by the United States Army Air Corps. President Harry Truman wanted the aliens to be examined and interrogated, tortured if necessary. The shuttle was stored in Hangar 18 of the Air Force Base and was examined by the military; however, they couldn't figure out how it worked.
Quark introduced himself as a Ferengi, the Chief Financial Officer of the Ferengi Alliance, and wanted to sell advanced technology to the United States in exchange for gold. He claimed the Ferengi had conducted surveillance of Earth for years and knew everything there was to know about Humans. He threatened to sell the technology to the Soviet Union if the Americans wouldn't buy it from him. Rom attempted to tell the interrogators the truth, that they were accidental time travelers from the future. Nog in turn attempted to tell the interrogators what they wanted to hear, that they were scouts of a massive alien invasion force that was orbiting the Earth and about to invade the planet.
The three Ferengi managed to escape on their ship with the help from Faith Garland and Jeff Carlson. Odo was seen shape-shifting by the two 20th century Humans. The Americans did not learn where the aliens really came from or what their true mission was or where they went after they escaped. The incident however proved the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life to the United States government, and gave them information on alien physiology from the thorough medical examinations of the three Ferengi. (DS9: "Little Green Men")
Other notable first contacts Edit
During the history of Earth, the planet was in fact contacted several times by aliens. These contacts before the 21st century were not well known, went unnoticed, faded away into mythology or were interpreted as supernatural encounters. Even so, many of them had a lasting impact on the evolution of Human culture through the ages.
On several occasions extraterrestrial visitors on Earth who interacted with Humans appeared to be or were disguised as Humans themselves and were not identified as aliens. These included the Sahndaran refugees who lived among the Greeks during the 1st millennium BC, the El-Aurian Guinan, the half-Betazoid Deanna Troi and a group of Devidian shapeshifters who visited San Francisco in the 1890s, the Bajoran Kira Nerys in San Francisco in 1930 and the Trill Jadzia Dax in San Francisco in 2024. In some cases when aliens were identified by Humans, the encounters didn't become public knowledge, such as when the half-Klingon B'Elanna Torres was discovered by Humans in Arizona in 1996 and the group of Xindi-Reptilians who were seen in Detroit in 2004. (TOS: "Plato's Stepchildren"; TNG: "Time's Arrow", "Time's Arrow, Part II"; DS9: "Past Tense, Part II"; VOY: "Future's End, Part II"; ENT: "Carpenter Street")
Human-Sky Spirit first contact Edit
The earliest known notable Human - extraterrestrial first contact was with the Sky Spirits, a race of humanoid explorers, with warp-capable starships, from the Delta Quadrant of the Milky Way Galaxy. They first visited Earth in the Paleolithic age around 42,600 BC and saw that most Humans were barbaric in nature. They did however find a nomadic tribe of hunters who had no culture or language, but who had respect for all life and land. The Sky Spirits initiated first contact and gave the nomads a genetic bond that made them a race of Human-Sky People hybrids called the Inheritors. The genetic bond gave them the appearance of the Sky Spirit race and the Sky Spirit mentality for curiosity and adventure that eventually became part of all Human culture. The Inheritors were also the first people to migrate to the American continent. When the Europeans invaded the lands around the 16th century most of the Inheritors were killed by war and disease. Only a few Inheritors, who had the Sky Spirit physical appearance, survived in hiding in the Central American rain forest. (VOY: "Tattoo")
Human-Kukulkan first contact Edit
Kukulkan, an immensely old alien being and the last of its race, saw humanoids in the galaxy as violent beings, always eventually destroying themselves. Kukulkan visited Earth as an experiment and had contact with all the civilizations on the planet. With a plan of turning Humans to a path of peace, it gave them advanced knowledge, such as the Mayan calendar, hieroglyphic writing, and architectural plans to a city with designs of obelisks, pyramids, temples and gateways. The ancient Egyptians, Chinese and the Native Americans attempted to build the city but only finished parts of it. Kukulkans visit was remembered in Comanche, Mayan and Aztec legend. In Toltec legend he was called Quetzalcoatl. Kukulkan was the basis of the Chinese dragon, and all the other similar winged serpent gods in the various cultures on Earth. (TAS: "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth")
Human-Greek Gods first contact Edit
In the early 3rd millennium BC, a group of powerful immortal beings from Pollux IV landed on Earth in the Mediterranean region. These aliens considered themselves to be gods and presented themselves as such to the primitive Humans. They had the power to control and transform the environment, to change physical shape, the power of teleportation, as well as control over the life and death of other beings. The worship of these aliens was the beginning of the Ancient Greek civilization and their deeds on Earth became the Greek classic myths. Eventually Humans became less interested in the worship of these gods. Instead of punishing Humans and demanding worship, the aliens left Earth around 2700 BC for their home planet. Many of the Greek gods eventually decided to end their own existence.
In 2267, James T. Kirk and his crew made contact with Apollo, the last of the Greek gods, who had waited for his worshipers to develop space travel and seek him out. The encounter resulted in the death of Apollo and the extinction of his species. (TOS: "Who Mourns for Adonais?")
Human-Megan first contact Edit
During the 13th century, a group of Megans settled on Earth. They were an ageless species from a parallel universe where magic was part of the natural laws. They assisted Humans as sorcerer-contractors using their natural ability to change reality with the power of thought. The Megans were responsible for the medieval legends of magic and love potions, witches, wizards, evil sorcerers, demons and warlocks.
By the 17th century, it had become clear to the Megans, that Humans were only manipulating them to gain power for themselves and to serve their own greeds and lusts. When Megans refused to serve, Humans turned against them and taught others to fear and hate them. Lucien, a Megan, known on Earth by the name Lucifer, became synonymous with the mythological Devil of Christianity. Asmodeus, became known as a demon. The Megans who had survived the centuries of persecution eventually settled in Salem, Massachusetts, to live out their lives there in the guise of normal Humans. After several Megans made the mistake of using their powers again, they were burned as witches during the Salem witch trials. The last surviving Megans left Earth and returned to their universe, where they remained bitter and fearful of Humans.
In 2269, the USS Enterprise made contact with the Megans and Captain Kirk managed to prove them that Humans had changed. Asmodeus welcomed Humans to visit Megas-Tu in the future. (TAS: "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")
Human-Non-corporeal first contact Edit
In the late 17th century, a symbiotic non-corporeal anaphasic lifeform took the appearance of a Human male, claiming to be the ghost of a man called Ronin, who was born in 1647 in Glasgow, Scotland. It did this to fool Jessel Howard into a symbiotic relationship. Jessel was one of Beverly Crusher's distant ancestors and one of the rare Humans who had biochemistry compatible with the lifeforms energy matrix. The symbiotic relationship was passed down to each of her daughters and was the source of many ghost stories surrounding the family. (TNG: "Sub Rosa")
In 1888, Redjac a non-corporeal parasitic lifeform began to gain fame on Earth when he used host-Humans to become a serial killer of women in London, England. The entity fed on the emotions produced by the fear and terror in its vitcims. Newspapers dubbed him "Jack the Ripper". (TOS: "Wolf in the Fold")
Human-Klingon first contact Edit
Unofficially, the first known contact between a Human and a Klingon took place, when Samuel Clemens traveled forward in time from the year 1893. He was beamed aboard the USS Enterprise-D and met Lieutenant Worf in the year 2369. Clemens returned to his own time and did not reveal his knowledge of the existence of extraterrestrials or Klingons to the public. (TNG: "Time's Arrow, Part II")
In April of 2151, a small Klingon scoutship piloted by the courier Klaang was returning to Qo'noS with evidence that Suliban Cabal was responsible for recent internal strife within the Klingon Empire. Klaang was pursued by members of the cabal and crash-landed on Earth in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Though Klaang managed to dispatch his pursuers, he was shot by a Human farmer named Moore. Against the urgings of the Vulcans, Starfleet launched its first warp 5 vessel Enterprise NX-01 to return the wounded Klaang to Qo'noS. (ENT: "Broken Bow") This first contact with the Empire was considered a disastrous event that led to decades of war. Based on this bad experience, it was decided to conduct surveillance on new races before making contact. (TNG: "First Contact")
Human-Andorian first contact Edit
The first known contact between Humans and Andorians occurred accidentally in June of 2151 at the Vulcan monastery of P'Jem. The Andorian Empire believed that the Vulcan High Command had constructed a listening post at the monastery which was being used to spy on the Andorians, in violation of a treaty signed between the two, and had repeatedly sent officers of the Andorian Imperial Guard to search for it.
One such search coincided with a visit by a landing party from the Enterprise NX-01 led by Captain Jonathan Archer. The Andorians, led by Commander Shran, mistakenly believed Enterprise to be a supply vessel for the listening post and took the landing party prisoner. Enterprise personnel would later attempt a rescue of the landing party. Though there were no fatalities during the resulting firefight, the Humans and Andorians stumbled upon the listening post deep below the monastery. Captain Archer's decision to allow the Andorians to leave with proof of the listening post would temporarily strain Earth-Vulcan relations, particularly after the Andorians later destroyed the monastery and listening post. It would, however, mark the beginning of a long-standing alliance between Earth and Andoria and a personal friendship between Archer and Commander Shran. (ENT: "The Andorian Incident", "Shadows of P'Jem")
Human-Akaali first contact Edit
First contact with the Akaali was made by Enterprise NX-01 in 2151. It was significant in that it was the first Human-initiated first contact. Despite the Vulcan advice not to contact the primitive Akaali homeworld, Captain Archer took a landing party to the surface. In doing so, the Enterprise uncovered a covert mining operation by the Malurians. (ENT: "Civilization")
Federation-Gorn first contact Edit
First contact with the Gorn occured in 2267, when they attacked the Federation colony on Cestus III. The Gorn saw the strike as a preemptive move, since they regarded the Cestus system as part of their territory. (TOS: "Arena")
James T. Kirk was the first Federation officer to physically confront a Gorn following his pursuit of their vessel in response to the attack on Cestus III. This pursuit attracted the attention of the Metrons, a highly advanced race who opposed conflict within their territory. They transported Kirk and the Gorn captain to a prepared planet and forced them to battle there. This deed was meant as a punishment, but ultimately, Kirk spared the Gorn captain; the mercy displayed by Kirk's refusal caused the observing Metron to think of the conflict as a test, which Humans had passed. (TOS: "Arena")
Federation-Ferengi Alliance first contact Edit
First contact with the Ferengi took place in multiple phases. The very first contact between Humans and Ferengi actually occurred in 1947 in the Roswell Incident. Although the aliens were identified as Ferengi and their physiology was examined, knowledge of the incident was suppressed and never became public knowledge. (DS9: "Little Green Men")
In 2151, the Enterprise NX-01 was boarded by a single Ferengi ship, sedating the entire crew, except for Commander Tucker. The Ferengi never identified themselves as such. (ENT: "Acquisition")
In 2355, the USS Stargazer encountered a vessel of unknown origin in the Maxia Zeta system, a system the Ferengi had claimed as part of their territory. The Federation was unaware of the claim at the time. Combat between the two vessels ensued, and it was here that Captain Jean-Luc Picard employed the Picard Maneuver to confuse and destroy the Ferengi ship. The Stargazer also took heavy damage and had to be abandoned by its crew following the incident, and the enemy ship was not officially identified as a Ferengi vessel until 2364. (TNG: "The Battle")
Determinate first contact between the Ferengi Alliance and the United Federation of Planets occurred in 2364 in the Delphi Ardu system, where a Ferengi starship and the USS Enterprise-D were trapped in orbit by a derelict outpost of the ancient Tkon Empire. Prior to this, only conflicting hearsay and third hand reports were known by Federation scholars regarding the Ferengi. It was known for sure only that the Ferengi were ruthless traders. (TNG: "The Last Outpost")
Contact between the Ferengi Alliance and the Federation steadily increased to a level of significance, and only minor conflicts ensued from then on. (Star Trek: The Next Generation, etc.)
Federation-Borg first contact Edit
The first contact between Humans and the Borg occurred in 2063 during the Borg temporal incursion to prevent the Human-Vulcan first contact. Lily Sloane was the only Human of that era to witness the Borg, though many saw the Borg sphere in orbit in the night sky over Bozeman, Montana attempting to bomb the Phoenix launch silo. Borg drones were found in the debris of the sphere in 2153. The Borg were destroyed by the crew of the Enterprise NX-01. They didn't state their species during the later encounter. (Star Trek: First Contact; ENT: "Regeneration")
Formal first contact with the Borg was forced upon the Federation by the entity known as Q, a member of the Q Continuum in 2365. (TNG: "Q Who") (See also: Borg first contact)
Federation-Wadi first contact Edit
A Vulcan ship traveling through the Gamma Quadrant encountered a Wadi starship, initiating first contact. An official meeting was developed in 2369 between the Wadi and the United Federation of Planets, with the meeting to occur on Deep Space 9. The Wadi starship with their representative Falow arrived at the station, marking the first Gamma Quadrant delegation to arrive in the Alpha Quadrant. Commander Benjamin Sisko led the contact, however, Falow and his crew were more interested in the gaming available in the Alpha Quadrant rather than an official meeting. (DS9: "Move Along Home")
Federation-Dominion first contact Edit
The Ferengi were the first Alpha Quadrant species to learn of the existence of the Dominion, which was achieved through business dealings with a Gamma Quadrant race called the Dosi. The Federation then heard more about the Dominion when Skrreean refugees came through the Bajoran wormhole, having escaped when the Dominion had conquered the Skreeans' oppressors, the T-Rogorans. Following the Skreeans' exodus, Odo and Jadzia Dax later learned that the Dominion had conquered the Yaderans in 2340. The first official contact between the Federation and the Dominion came in late 2370, when Benjamin Sisko and Quark were taken prisoner on a planet in the Gamma Quadrant by the Jem'Hadar. The USS Odyssey was later destroyed by the Dominion. (DS9: "Rules of Acquisition", "Sanctuary", "Shadowplay", "The Jem'Hadar")
Bajor-Cardassia first contact Edit
Ancient Bajorans first established contact between Bajor and Cardassia through the use of a Bajoran lightship. Although traveling at sublight speeds, the ship was eventually propelled by a tachyon eddy to speeds equivalent to warp, enabling the ship to bypass the hazards of the Denorios belt. Cardassian archaeologists claim that the vessel's remnants were discovered on Cardassia Prime in 2371, coinciding with the arrival of Benjamin and Jake Sisko on a replica lightship, though it is implied that Cardassia had been unofficially aware of them for some time by that point. Cardassians had previously dismissed Bajoran claims of first contact as a "fairy tale", disputing that Bajorans achieved interstellar flight first. (DS9: "Explorers")
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The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
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About 2,300
The recalled girls' winter jackets have drawstrings through the hoods. They were sold in girls' sizes 4T, 5, 6 and 6X and in the following colors: pink, turquoise, red and yellow. The jackets are polyester with polyester fill, have a front zipper, snap or Velcro closures, and different designs stamped on the collar, down the front and on the pockets, and a flower or heart design is embroidered on the front of the jackets.
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Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to a dd's Discounts store for a full refund.
dd's Discounts stores nationwide from January 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.
LA Fashion Hub, of Los Angeles, Calif.
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Globalfoundries, the contract semiconductor manufacturer controlled by Advanced Technology Investment Company, on Wednesday officially said that it had integrated operations of Chartered Semiconductor and from now on would continue operations under Globalfoundries brand. The company at present has seven semiconductor manufacturing fabs as well as aggressive plans for further expansion and the aim to become the globe's leading foundry.
Globalfoudries currently has five 200mm fabs and one 300 mm fab in Singapore, as well as one leading-edge 300mm fab complex in Dresden, Germany. To meet the demands of a growing customer base, the company has an aggressive capacity build-out plan, including expansion of Fab 1 in Dresden and Fab 7 in Singapore, as well as construction of a new leading-edge 300mm facility in Saratoga County, New York. The New York facility, which will be renamed as Fab 8, is on track to begin ramping initial production in 2012.
With these plans in place, global leading-edge capacity is expected to expand to 1.6 million 300mm wafers annually by 2014. This will be supplemented by 2.2 million 200mm wafers annually, offering customers the full spectrum of foundry technology from mainstream to the leading edge, for a total of 5.8 million 200mm equivalents.
The combined company employs approximately 10,000 people around the world, anchored by headquarters in Silicon Valley and advanced manufacturing operations in Singapore; Dresden, Germany; and a new leading-edge fab under construction in Saratoga County, New York. These sites are supported by a global network of R&D, design enablement, and customer support in Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Globalfoundries immediately takes its position as one of the top semiconductor foundries in the world, with 2009 revenues to date for Globalfoundries and Chartered in excess of $2 billion.
With the absorption ofChartered, Globalfoundries has more than 150 customers across the semiconductor ecosystem, with plans to deepen existing relationships and to aggressively pursue new customers. Current customers include many of the world's top fabless and fab-lite companies, such as AMD, Qualcomm, STMicro, IBM and Toshiba.
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- Title
- A market-oriented hierarchical scheduling strategy in cloud workflow systems
- Author(s)
- Wu, Zhangjun; Liu, Xiao; Ni, Zhiwei; Yuan, Dong; Yang, Yun
- Abstract
- A cloud workflow system is a type of platform service which facilitates the automation of distributed applications based on the novel cloud infrastructure. One of the most important aspects which differentiate a cloud workflow system from its other counterparts is the market-oriented business model. This is a significant innovation which brings many challenges to conventional workflow scheduling strategies. To investigate such an issue, this paper proposes a market-oriented hierarchical scheduling strategy in cloud workflow systems. Specifically, the service-level scheduling deals with the Task-to-Service assignment where tasks of individual workflow instances are mapped to cloud services in the global cloud markets based on their functional and non-functional QoS requirements; the task-level scheduling deals with the optimisation of the Task-to-VM (virtual machine) assignment in local cloud data centres where the overall running cost of cloud workflow systems will be minimised given the satisfaction of QoS constraints for individual tasks. Based on our hierarchical scheduling strategy, a package based random scheduling algorithm is presented as the candidate service-level scheduling algorithm and three representative metaheuristic based scheduling algorithms including genetic algorithm (GA), ant colony optimisation (ACO), and particle swarm optimisation (PSO) are adapted, implemented and analysed as the candidate task-level scheduling algorithms. The hierarchical scheduling strategy is being implemented in our SwinDeW-C cloud workflow system and demonstrating satisfactory performance. Meanwhile, the experimental results show that the overall performance of ACO based scheduling algorithm is better than others on three basic measurements: the optimisation rate on makespan, the optimisation rate on cost and the CPU time.
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- Cloud computing; Cloud workflow system; Hierarchical scheduling; Metaheuristics; Workflow scheduling
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Didnt see Kurt at Indy today for Carb day.
Maybe I missed him, but watching some Indy500 media carb day stuff on NBCsports for a few hrs today didn't see Kurt there--just wondering as doesn't matter I guess, but would think they'd want him there for PR? Maybe hes sore from the crash or resting up or eating 500 bananas & other carbs to get him ready for the 2 long races Sunday as I believe hes going to find that tougher then he ever imagined --but well soon see??


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I could see this kid being like Tony Parker, except a better shooter. Dallas got a major steal here. Wish we could have got him...
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Dirk Nowitzki may have won the most recent NBA player of the week, and will get much of the credit for leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 3-0 week after putting up 30.7 points and 10 rebounds, but it hasn't gone without notice that Jose Juan Barea that has provided the much-needed spark.
With Josh Howard's bum ankle taking him out of the lineup, Rick Carlisle tried a multitude of starting combinations, experimenting with Gerald Green, Antonie Wright, and James Singleton in the starting five.
Those combinations didn't produce the results he was looking for, so Carlisle finally settled on pairing the sub-six-foot Barea and Jason Kidd in the backcourt.
Bastardized Lineup pays dividends
The move to pair up point guards was a definite gamble, but it was the only roster change that showed positive results on the court. And it's injected new life and raised the energy of a stagnant Dallas team that started the season 2-7, including a brutal five-game losing streak.
Even towards the end of the game of the last three, the Mavs have had Jason Terry in the mix, making for a three-guard lineup - a mix that Carlisle lovingly calls the "bastardized lineup"
Barea has played over 20 minutes in just six games this season, and it's no coincidence that it happens to be the last six games the Mavs have played. He's also started the last three.
The 5-11 guard from Puerto Rico has averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 assists (with only 1.2 turnovers), shot 50% from the field, 41.7% from three, and 80% from the line during the six-game stretch.
"I love Barea," Rick Carlisle said on local Dallas radio station. "He's a little guy that battles. He just battles his butt off, cares about the team, cares about winning, all that stuff."
Dallas has won four of those six games, only losing to the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs last night (in double OT).
The fiery Barea hasn't just been putting up good stats, he's also been produing when it matters. In the last four games Barea hit a game-winning three against the Clippers (W), scored 9 fourth quarter points against Phoenix (W), put up 16 points in a decisive third quarter against the Hawks (W), and 13-fourth-quarter-points to force overtime against the Spurs (L).Long Road to now
This is Barea's third year in the league and it hasn't been an easy road for J.J.
Even though Barea was the CAA Player of the Year and averaged 21 points, 8.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, he went undrafted out of Northeastern University, mostly because scouts were concerned of whether a 5-11 guard could replicate that success in the pros.
From there, Barea took to the Portsmouth NBA Draft Camp, where he was named camp MVP and set the camp record by totaling 41 assists over three games (13.6 assists per). He would also play in the NBA summer league; dominating and running a unique floor game that saw constant aggression; basically dribbling the ball around until he was able to create a shot for himself or his teammates - and was hugely successful - Barea was picked up by the Dallas Mavericks in 2006.
With that type of energy and mindset, it's no wonder Nowitzki calls Barea the 'Puerto Rico A.I."
"He's fearless. Fearless," Dirk Nowitzki said. "(Barea) gets in there. He's small, but for some reason, he's a great finisher. He always finds the seams and gets to the cup. He's a great finisher. If there are people in there, he can pass the ball out. I just really like that he's in attack mode."
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barea10.jpgYou could certainly consider Tony Parker an expert on lightning-quick point guards. The Spurs' blur was pretty impressed by J.J. Barea's 21-point, five-assist performance last night.
"It looked like he was franchise out there," Parker said. "He was running every single play. He looked a little bit like Steve Nash, dribbling like 100 times. Sometimes it's tough to guard that because you never know what he's going to do."
Barea hasn't displayed anything close to the court vision that makes Nash so special, but you can see the comparison of their 100-mph styles of play. And, given where Nash was as a 24-year-old, it's really not too ridiculous.
That was Nash's first season in Dallas, during which he got booed mercilessly at Reunion Arena. He averaged 7.9 points and 5.5 assists in 40 games (all starts) that season. Barea is averaging 7.4 ppg and 2.7 apg this season (20.3 ppg and 4.3 apg in three starts).
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I could see this kid being like Tony Parker, except a better shooter. Dallas got a major steal here. Wish we could have got him...
I liked the kid before he had this success...Games I'd seen him play in impressed me...
Too bad the only reason this is even on this forum is because he is Puerto Rican and Metro can't not hype someone who is Rican on here...
Shame that its only that reason that he has been mentioned on here, because he really deserves to be...
I followed Barea for most of his career, now he's becoming a productive NBA player...from consistantly proving his doubters wrong from Miami Christian to Northeastern to Portsmouth...to NBA summer league...to NBA preseason and to now.
A lot of people said he wouldn't have a shot in the NBA, now he's doing it.
TurnerAddict, go eat a dick.
I rep Barea because he's a hard working PR player who plays to win unlike the other players on the national team, he's a new breed of PR basketball talent.
Its a shame you consistantly make bad point that spoil every thread on this site. Go take a vacation.
Maybe if you did see him play before you would of mention him instead of riding so much dick on this site.
he is a damn good player too bad he is on the mavs
****, you've been sucking so much PR dick anytime a guy comes up.
Try growing up. Racism is childish and so is your pathetic name calling that takes focus away from points being made.
You're a troll plain and simple. You never comment on here unless its pointless drivel or something that you can use to flame other members. When is the last time you contributed something meaningful? When is the last time you actually talked about the Knicks playing, how they were doing in a game, actually hit up a game thread?
But then again, you don't care...And I don't give a **** about you. You're a joke, and we all laugh at you. You're just too thick to get it.
How does it feel to perfectly fit the two nouns commonly known as bitch and homosexual?
When was the last time you made a good post?
Even a hating ass obesssed herb like you know I'm the bomb when breaking down Knicks anaylsis, but I know you miss it.
I also know it BURNS you inside that I could drop ether and you can't come back with **** because all your tendons is made out of ***** and your spinal cord fluid is made out of *****juice...you're anatomy is not built for a God like metrocard.
I know you want to me to be good ol' metrocard droppin informatonal and insightful post of the Knicks.
But I'm too focused on me, (as much as you're focused on me), so I rather just clown on mad fags like you.
Go Barea, and the rest of PR ballers out there.
Best shooter in the ACC, AD Vassallo of VT Tech
Jonathan Rodriguez @ Cambell best scorer in the Atlantic Sun
Dennis Clemente @ Kansas State fastest player in the NCAA
all my latinos @ Florida International
Javier Gonzalez @ NC State
Edwin Ubiles @ Siena, The most athletic player in the MAAC...Explosive, extremely skilled, multi-position talent... Plays above the rim...Long, lean and bouncy... Can score in a variety of ways...Creative with and without the basketball...Electrifies fans with rim-rocking dunks and lightning-quick first step...Equally effective on the perimeter and off the dribble...Showed great improvement in consistency, defense and shooting in sophomore campaign...Legitimate conference Player of the Year candidate.
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IDK, I like Sessions, I'd def take him if we didn't give up anything crucial no question, I think he is good, but I don't think he's anything incredible. Not saying we need incredible, not the point, but we wanted him 2 years back, lost out on him (along with every other pg prospect) to the twolves, he didn't wind up doing much there, not doing much in Cleveland, seems to be a solid player with quickness, gets towards rim and can dish, decent defense, all great things for us, my fear is he isn't a great shooter, and well, yeah, this coach we have
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Breen is a dick. Melo takes a quick 3 and he's fast to point out that it's not a good shot but Jeffries launches a 3 and he says nothing.
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Melo should have dunked on that muthafcuker
WTF was Jefrries doing right there..........lmao
All star players have moments when they do their one one one thing! STFU Breen!!! He's on Melo's dick waaaaaay too hard. Damn.
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Former Ohio Northern University president featured in 'West Point Leadership: Profiles of Courage'
Dr. DeBow Freed, president emeritus of Ohio Northern University, is featured in the new book "West Point Leadership: Profiles of Courage," which lauds his public service career.
The book covers Freed's 23 years of active military duty, five years as a college dean, and 32 years as a president of three colleges and universities while noting his lifetime of service to the nation.
Freed is the only living educator (of the five that are included) in the book, which covers biographies of 180 West Point graduates who have made exceptional contributions since the United States Military Academy was founded in 1802. The selection of the individuals included in the book, and the descriptions of their contributions, took about three years to prepare and includes works by 20 authors.
The 180 biographies include two U.S. presidents (Grant and Eisenhower), other heads of state, military commanders throughout U.S. history, medal of honor recipients, trailblazers such as those who helped settle the U.S. west, athletic coaches, star athletes, astronauts, aviators, political and government officials, captains of industry, scholars, and educators.
Freed's military service included seven years overseas in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Iran and the Middle East. An infantry officer, he served in the 1st, 7th, and 25th Army Divisions overseas and was chief of the plans branch, U.S Army Vietnam. He was head of the nuclear branch of the Defense Atomic Support Agency, which coordinated atomic matters for the military services, and was liaison to the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for the military services.
After active military duty, he became dean of Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, for five years; president of Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill., for five years; president of Ohio Northern University for 20 years; and president of the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, for seven years. The book notes that all of the colleges prospered greatly under his leadership.
He and his wife, Dr. Catherine Freed, were actively associated with thousands of students at a formative time in the students' lives. He presented degrees to more than 20,000 graduates in law, engineering, pharmacy, business, arts and sciences, and other areas.
A room was dedicated to Freed at West Point last year in the national historic landmark Thayer Hotel. The room includes displays of the four colleges and universities the Freeds have served.


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Joint Ventures (JVs) have been an important part of the mining industry for decades and have been instrumental to the development of many major resource projects. In recent years, JVs have taken on special significance given the restriction in availability of capital and debt finance, increased capital costs for projects, and greater complexity of mining projects in an environment of heightened commodity price volatility.
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There is a de-risking taking place across the mining industry. Still, companies need to continue finding ways to grow their reserves and secure future production. Instead of all-out takeovers, many miners are collaborating through JVs. By advancing a project together, miners don't have to assume all of the risks associated with making a full acquisition on their own. "JVs allow companies to share capital investment and project risk," says PwC's Global Mining Leader. "They can act to fill an exploration gap in a company's business strategy."
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By Sean Greene 11:01pm, January 30, 2013 - Updated 11:05pm, January 30, 2013
VIDEO: Highlights of Delaware vs. William and Mary plus interviewsKyle Anderson hit four 3-pointers as Delaware used another hot-shooting outing to defeat William and Mary 66-56 Wednesday Night.
Coming off surviving a late rally to defeat Drexel Monday, the Blue Hens once again found themselves ahead by only 10 after a three-point shot by the Tribe's Marcus Thorton. Unlike Monday, Delaware was able to hit some free throws and picked up the defense stops to keep the outcome squarely in their court.
Delaware (10-11, 5-3 CAA) jumped out to an early 24-10 lead thanks to four inside baskets by Jamelle Hagins along with solid outside shooting by Devon Saddler and Kyle Anderson.
Despite going over six minutes without a basket late in the half, the Blue Hens held William and Marry to just six points, and still led 27-19 at halftime after the teams traded last minute threes.
Delaware finished 45 percent from the floor, while holding the Tribe (8-12, 2-7 CAA), the CAA's second best offense, to just 37.9 percent.
Saddler scored 19 points, Kyle Anderson added 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Hagins finished with 12 points. Delaware outrebounded the Tribe 43-31.
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – As part of County Government Month, Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas visited the commissioners Tuesday to deliver a presentation regarding his office and its duties.
Lucas began with a brief overview of the responsibilities of his office, including criminal investigation, drug enforcement, operating the county jail and transporting inmates, enforcement of concealed and carry laws, the sex offender registry, working with citizens on initiatives such as a neighborhood watch, and providing school resource officers and initiatives such as the DARE program.
Overpopulation has become an issue for most county jails in the state, since changes in state sentencing guidelines has shifted much of the prison population to the counties. In addition, there is more criminal activity and Lucas said his administration has taken a proactive approach with arrests.
Lucas reported recent local changes including upgrades to the jail from a 76 bed facility to a 144 bed facility. He reported an eight percent increase at the jail in 2012 compared to 2011. The first three months of 2013 saw an increase of 16 percent compared to the first three months of 2012. This time last year saw 632 bookings. So far this year there are 752 bookings in.
The average daily population in 2012 had increased 15 percent. In 2011 the average daily population was 84.7. In 2012 the population was 100.
The meals have increased 13 percent in March from February, 35 percent more than this time last year. However, meal costs are down seven percent. In 2012 there were 109,492 meals served. Three weeks ago, 141 out of 144 beds in the jail were filled.
Deputies patrol 541 square miles.
"We're one of the top, biggest in the state of Ohio," Lucas said, adding that a full day calls for four officers on the road. Last year's gas budget was $154,000.
He also discussed the overlap of various levels of law enforcement. While community police departments are constables handle issues within their jurisdiction, communities without a law enforcement department fall under the sheriff's office.
"We're working hard, working with the community, working with the commission, working with the local townships and police department. My biggest thing is communication," he said.
They have also taken on unfunded state mandates, such as sex offender registration and concealed carry regulation, which called for local overseers and must be paid for by the county. He pointed out that despite the expansion of the jail facility, there office did not increase its manpower.
"We're keeping the cost down as best we can," he said. "When things go up in our department, the costs go up."
He added that the federal government has estimated that for every 1,000 people in the population, there should be one active police officer. However, the sheriff's office has 36 deputies on four shifts.
"The sheriff's department is one department that does a whole lot with a whole lot less," said Commissioner Matt Coffland.
"Justice and law enforcement are a large portion of government," said Commissioner Ginny Favede.
In response to questions from guests, Lucas said the most prevalent crimes in the county are drug related or drug motivated, such as property crimes and home invasions. Assaults and sex related cases also keep law enforcement occupied.
He confirmed that Ohio maintains the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws. Occupants are legally permitted to open fire on an intruder in cases where they feel they or others are in immediate physical danger.
Lucas said a sub-station will open at the Ohio Valley Mall in the near future.
More information concerning Ohio's sheriff's office may be found at buckeyesheriffs.org
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Farro with Preserved Lemon, Feta, Mint, and Hazelnuts
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Recipe Servings: 10-12 portions
Recipe Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Cook Time: 30 minutes
4 cups farro
1 - 2 preserved lemons, seeded and diced
1/2 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts
14 cup chopped flat leaf parsely
1/4 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup Lucini® Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil®
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup crumbled feta
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Add four cups of semi-pearled Farro to a large sauce pot and add 10 cups of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook about 20-30 minutes, until tender. Drain if necessary.
Combine farro with all other ingredients and season to taste.
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As the Signature Chef at The Palms Hotel & Spa, Chef Juile Frans oversees the culinary concept throughout the hotel, with a focus on the hotel's signature restaurant Essensia Restaurant & Lounge. In her position Frans is responsible for the creation and execution of all restaurant menus, lounge and pool menus. Truly dedicated to providing products that are both good for the body and the environment, Frans culinary philosophy is completely in line with The Palms "inspired by nature" philosophy, reflecting a passion for healthier and whole food living. Her cuisine is inventive, globally-inspired and flavorful. At Essensia, menus follow a farm-to-table approach, offering a varied seasonal selection of global dishes made with premium ingredients and locally sourced produce, meats and seafood. Quarterly seasonal wine dinners, in cooperation with some of South Florida's finest purveyors of farm-fresh produce, are the highlight of Frans execution of Essensia's culinary concept.


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This is a picture of myself, Lisa Arquitt, and my father Mike Arquitt. Dad chose to adopt me when I was just 4 years old. Although I was blessed to have my biological mother throughout my entire life, I would have had an empty hole in my heart had it not been for my father doing everything he did for me throughout my life. If it meant working two or three jobs at a time so I could dress in style, or spending hours in the backyard catching for me so that I could become the successful softball pitcher I was in high school, or even still being the first to call to wish me/sing Happy Birthday on my voicemail at 6AM(which was just last week, I recently turned 23!), he definitely has been one of my biggest influences. He's a workaholic, a sports fanatic, but most of all a loving father that would do anything for his children. He's played a major role in my successful life that I've developed.
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Wis. technical college pay topped UW compensation
Full-time tech college instructors earned average of $90,000
Full-time instructors in Wisconsin's technical colleges took home an average of $90,000 last year in base pay and overages. That was slightly more than the $86,000 in compensation for professors at the 13 University of Wisconsin universities.
A Green Bay Press-Gazette report said one instructor at Fox Valley Technical College nearly doubled his $88,000 salary through overages, or additional classes.
Some argue that allowing professors to accumulate overages saves money by avoiding the need to hire part-time workers. Others say the system limits staff diversity and allows for outsized compensation packages.
The highest-paid professor in the UW System is Randall Wright, who teaches finance at UW-Madison. He made $441,000 last season. Only the school's athletic director, basketball coach, and two departed football coaches made more.
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Of all the items on our editorial agenda for 2013 which we are reviewing this week, this one is – after nine months – perhaps the most interesting of all.
This issue is all about redistricting reform. We called it "Our Government" to make the point that effective democracy has been hijacked by politicians more interested in keeping their jobs, their power and their money than in serving the citizens – all the citizens – of their districts.
By redrawing their own districts every ten years they've eliminated competitive elections. They chose their voters; we do not choose our elected officials. It's a broken system.
There are systems that work, Iowa and California being two examples. But our lawmakers have refused to even schedule hearings on a bill to adopt a similar system.
But in the last few months editorial pages around the state have come together to call for hearings and expose the hypocrisy of the lawmakers who resist.
Pressure is building. So is momentum. We think eventually the people will win this one.


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Marriage is an exhibition of nine "Film Portraits" made between 2009 and 2011 by the British conceptual artist John Stezaker (b. 1949). The artist mined boxes of old photographs, specifically vintage film stills and publicity shots of classic movie stars from Hollywood's Golden Age to create a new series of collages that are simultaneously whimsical and ironic.
Like the Cubist artists before him, Stezaker is explicit about both his use of appropriated material and his method of construction. By carefully splicing an actor's face from a bygone era and then placing it over the portrait of another, he creates a caricature of the original personalities. In some cases, the artist combined a photograph of a man and a woman to create a "marriage"; in others, he uses two men, or two women. The latter collages describe his He and She series, which were a direct outgrowth of the original Marriage series.
Since the scale of each of the portraits united is similar, we read each collage as a unique face. Rather than an ordinary flat photographic representation, Stezaker's faces are dynamic. Amusing and clever, each image both complements and contradicts the historic portraits on which they are based. By playing with the scale, pose and character, not to mention the gender of the individuals represented, Stezaker gives his modern icons a truly surreal yet human quality.


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Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, center, disembarks from his aircraft after arriving at US Yokota air base in Japan on Sunday.
TOKYO -- U.S. and Japanese officials have agreed to put a second defense system in Japan aimed at protecting the country from the threat of a missile attack from North Korea, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday.
The exact location of the radar installation has not yet been determined. It will be in the south of the country, U.S. officials said, but not in Okinawa.
Officials stressed that the system would be aimed at protecting the region against the threat from North Korea and is not directed at China.
The U.S. already has similar early warning radar systems on ships in the Asia-Pacific.
This second Japan-based system will allow the U.S. vessels to spread out and cover other parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
Much at stake for US as tensions rise in troubled China seas
Panetta said the new installation would also be effective in protecting the U.S. homeland from a North Korea threat. He spoke during a press conference in Tokyo with the Japanese defense minister, Satoshi Morimoto.
Morimoto said it would not be appropriate at this time to specify a location for the new radar, and said a date for its deployment has not yet been set.
While officials insisted the radar system would not be aimed at China, the decision was sure to raise the ire of Beijing.
More China coverage on our Behind the Wall blog
The radar will "enhance our ability to defend Japan," Panetta said, adding that he would talk to Chinese leaders about the system to assure them that this about protecting the U.S. and the region from North Korea's missile threat.
"We have made these concerns clear to the Chinese," he said. "For that reason ... we believe it is very important to move ahead" with the radar system.
More North Korea coverage from NBCNews.com
North Korea has long been trying to build a nuclear arsenal, has also been working on a ballistic missile which would be able to reach the U.S. mainland. However, its long-range rocket tests have to date all failed.
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In this March 9, 2011 photo, a girl plays the piano inside the Changgwang Elementary School in Pyongyang, North Korea. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)
Japan has worked closely with the U.S. for several years on missile defense, and has both land- and sea-based missile launchers.
North Korea's ballistic missiles are considered a threat to security in the Asia-Pacific region because of the risk of conflict erupting on the divided and heavily militarized Korean peninsula, and because of the secretive North's nuclear weapons program.
The long-range rockets it is developing have been test-fired over Japan and could potentially reach the U.S.
The North conducted its latest long-range rocket launch in April, defying a U.N. ban. Pyongyang said the launch was intended to send an observation satellite into space but it drew international condemnation as the rocket technology is similar to that used for ballistic missiles.
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From work to play, see pictures from inside the secretive country.
The launch was a failure and the rocket disintegrated shortly after takeoff.
Panetta is on his third trip to Asia in 11 months, reflecting the Pentagon's ongoing shift to put more military focus on the Asia-Pacific.
Territorial disputes
The defense chief is urging countries involved in territorial disputes in the region to find a way to peacefully resolve those problems before they spark provocations and violence.
Panetta's visit to Japan also included discussions with Morimoto about the deployment of V-22 Ospreys to the southwestern island of Okinawa. Tens of thousands of people have protested the hybrid aircraft's planned use, saying they are unsafe.
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A pictorial look at the North Korean leader through the years
The U.S. had hoped to have the aircraft in place as early as next month, but Morimoto said no specific date has been set on that matter, either.
The Pentagon plans to deploy 12 of the aircraft, which take off and land like a helicopter, but fly like a plane. U.S. officials have assured Japanese leaders the Ospreys are safe.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
More world stories from NBC News:
- Islamist militants attack Egypt security headquarters in Sinai
- In Niger, child marriage on rise due to hunger
- Ambassador Rice: Benghazi attack began spontaneously
- Pope tells Christians in Beirut: 'Be peacemakers'
- Four NATO soldiers killed in Afghan 'insider' attack
- Obama: US has 'profound respect for people of all faiths'
- Clashes after South Africa cops raid miners' hostels to seize weapons
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Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...
England manager Roy Hodgson has hit back at Gary Lineker.
Mesut Ozil is in line for a shock start for Arsenal at Sunderland on Saturday.
Stuart Pearce has been blasted by the FA for claiming players did not want to turn out for the England Under-21s.
Glen Johnson may be back in half the time Liverpool first feared.
Wales will still offer Chris Coleman a two-year deal despite a disastrous couple of weeks.
Shay Given insists he still has a Premier League future despite dropping to third in the Aston Villa pecking order.
Gary Lineker last night backtracked over his England criticism and insisted Roy Hodgson was doing a good job.
Gareth Bale met Cristiano Ronaldo when he turned up for his first day with Real Madrid yesterday.
James McCarthy wants to see Roy Keane succeed Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager.
Chris Coleman is still in line for a new contract as Wales manager despite fans wanting him sacked.
Steve Clarke is keen to see Shane Long pledge his future to West Brom and sign a new contract - just over a week after trying to sell him.
Cardiff boss Malky Mackay has made Craig Conway, Simon Lappin, Filip Kiss and Etien Velikonja available for loan.
Daniel Sturridge is on course to play for Liverpool on Monday - despite pulling out of the England squad.
England boss Roy Hodgson has accused Gary Lineker of having a selective memory.
Roberto Carlos has warned Chelsea they have signed a selfish control freak in Samuel Eto'o.
Martin O'Neill is the firm favorite for the Republic of Ireland job after Giovanni Trapattoni was sacked.
Gary Lineker is willing to sit on FA chairman Greg Dyke's crisis commission into the state of English football after smoothing over relations with England manager Roy Hodgson.
Martin O'Neill will be offered the Republic of Ireland job in the next 48 hours and the former Sunderland manager is ready to discuss terms.
Roy Hodgson's fractious relationship with Gary Lineker threatens to become further strained after he accused the former England striker of having a selective memory.
Gareth Bale refused the services of a bodyguard while he is away with Wales on international duty.
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is demanding a written apology from Stuart Pearce after being left furious following claims that he lacked the commitment to play in the European Under-21 Championship this summer.


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The Coast Guard is assisting Kauai fire and police departments in the search for a missing swimmer last seen near Ninini Beach, on the north side of Nawiliwili Bay Tuesday.
Kauai fire and police departments began searching at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday when the missing man's vehicle was found at the beach. Both shoreline and water searches have been conducted.
The man was last heard from around noon Tuesday and may have been swimming at the time of his disappearance.
Information from the reporting source indicated the swimmer likely entered the water as part of his normal swimming routine.
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received notification at approximately 9 p.m. and diverted two 47-foot motor life boats from Coast Guard Station Kauai, and Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew to assist in the search through the night. The Coast Guard Cutter Ahi joined efforts at first light Wednesday.
According to the reporting source, the swimmer is a 56 year-old man who is 5-feet-8-inches-tall, weighing 170 pounds and wearing grey shorts.
Anyone able to provide information on the man's whereabouts is asked to contact Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center at (808) 842-2600.
According to the National Weather Service, a high surf advisory continues through 6 p.m. Wednesday for all east facing shores with strong tradewinds expected to create rough surf and large breaking waves along the shoreline.
Officials urge all beachgoers to swim within seeing distance of a lifeguard tower and when in doubt, don't go out!
For a detailed ocean report and list of lifeguarded beaches on Kauai, visit www.kauaiexplorer.com.


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Gus Henderson, who will be the general manager, said that the remodeling of the building at 3000 N. St. Mary's St. (former Stimson Furniture store) will begin soon.
"We are hopefully going to begin construction sometime in November — barring we don't have any holdups with permitting," he said.
The building is currently being rented by Price Supply, which is already moving its business to a vacant pawn shop building on U.S. Highway 59 West. The pawn shop moved recently to the north end of town.
This will be the fourth Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep dealership for the Blake Fulenwider company.
"We plan on being open on the first or beginning of next year," Henderson said.
Fulenwider operates similar dealerships in Clyde, Kingsville and Eastland.
Part of the company's decision in choosing Beeville was that the closest dealership is in Corpus Christi.
"It was an open point with the manufacturer that we closed," Henderson said.
At one time there were dealerships in Odem and George West. Both of those closed though.
"Because of the Eagle Ford activity in Kenedy and Karnes City... and all these small towns being right here, Chrysler decided there was a need for a dealership here."
Along with selling cars and trucks, the dealership also will be a service center for both company fleets and individuals.
Beyond just the excitement that comes with the opening of a new store, there is something special for Henderson about having a dealership in Beeville
"My family's ranch is in Live Oak County," he said. "We lived between Mathis and George West.
"I went to school at Mathis High School.
"I spent a lot of time in Beeville."
This past week, Henderson has spent his free time house shopping in Beeville, something he admits has been difficult because of the shortage.
"The nice properties go on the market and are gone the same day," he said. "What it looks like we are going to have to do is just rent a house and get down there. That way I can get this dealership built."
Being here full-time, he said, should make house shopping easier.
"We are excited," he said. "We have a lot of friends and family who are still there.
"My parents are still living in the same home I was raised in."
Henderson is married to Amy and they have one son, Charles, who is 5.
Jason Collins is the editor at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 121, or at email@example.com.


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~ Augustine of Hippo, convert, bishop, theologian, Father and Doctor of the Church, Saint; noting that the assent of faith is a rational act; before it can be made, it must be known for certain that there is a God, that He has spoken, and that what He has spoken is known. (see "Science and the Church")


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Top 5 New Year's Resolution Apps
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) 3,2,1...2013! Don't wait until the midnight countdown to figure out your New Year's Resolutions. Start the planning now.
Popular resolutions include losing weight, saving money and giving back to the community. But most people don't keep their resolutions . Not exactly resolute...Don't be a statistic!
These days, there are countless ways to help you stay on track. For starters, there are smartphone apps.
TheStreet found five apps that can help you stick to your goals. Your 2014 resolutions will just be to keep up the good work!
Jillian Michaels Weight Loss
A third of Americans are obese, so it's not surprising that losing pounds is a popular goal. Stay away from those donuts...and hit the gym! Ok, easier said than done.
Fortunately, there are apps to help you. Jillian Michaels, of Biggest Loser fame, has a good one .
Download "Jillian Michaels Weight Loss Plan." Use the "meal plan" and "fitness plan" to keep you on track.
Use the planner to find recipes for healthy dining. There are some tasty-looking options. I'll definitely be making the "apple berry banana smoothie." Register for free to track your daily calories and exercise.
As far as exercise goes, video tutorials show you how to do your workout. Listen to Jillian tell you firsthand exactly what you need to do. Hey, it worked for the Biggest Losers!
The free app is compatible with Apple's(AAPL) iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but requires iOS 5.0 or later. It is also available for Google's(GOOG) Android operating system.
LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach
You may have heard this, but smoking is bad for you .
If you're a smoker, quitting may be on your resolutions list. It probably won't be easy, but there are apps to help you. LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach is one of them.
Tell the app whether you want to quit cold turkey or to reduce your habit gradually. Use the dropdown menu to select your motivation, whether it's "family," "health," "financial," or "cosmetic." If you choose cosmetic, the default motivating message is "I'm committed to a more beautiful me." Hmm...
Having trouble? Click "have a craving," for motivational messages. If you give in, record that you smoked. But hopefully that won't happen!
If you keep up the good work, the app will reward you for "achievements." Sync with social media, and share your success with friends.
The full version of this app is $3.99. It is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, but requires iOS 4.3 or later. It is also available for Android.
Another popular resolution is saving money. With all this talk about the fiscal cliff, that's probably crossed your mind recently.
There are lots of helpful apps to keep your spending on track. A good one is Pageonce. Link your credit cards, cell phone bill, utilities and more to the account. Pageonce will sort it all out!


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Hi there. My 9 week old son has started to make a clicking sound when he first latches on. This just started over the past few days, but seems to be getting worse. It happens right at the beginning as soon as let-down begins, and then stops once the flow slows down. Is this a latch problem? I don't notice anything different in his lip position then before, although he has a slightly recessed chin, so his latch has always been somewhat imperfect. This hasn't affected his eating or my milk supply, as he is gaining weight well and is quite chubby, with plenty of wet and poopy diapers. But I'm worried that he's developing a bad habit that might affect his eating in the future. He also seems a little distracted by it, although he still drains the breast just fine. Any ideas?
Also: he has fussy periods about once a day where he gets kind of hyper at my breast, sucks in the nipple, spits it out, sucks it back in, cries and complains and sucks at his fist. This usually begins toward the end of a feeding, or on the second breast, when the flow has slowed down -- although even when the flow picks up he doesn't settle down, so I generally take him off the breast eventually, upon which he calms down and seems fine. Sometimes he seems to need to burp, and I also wondered if he might have a bit of reflux, although he barely spits up. I've been focusing on emptying one breast thoroughly before I switch to the second, which seems to help, although he still occasionally goes through this very frustrating routine.
Both of these seems like bad eating habits in the making. Should I try to do something about them, and if so, what?
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This image showcases Hubble Space Telescope's first high-resolution ultraviolet and visible imaging of the Apollo 17 landing region within the Taurus-Littrow valley of the Moon. Humans last walked and drove on the lunar surface in this region (marked "+" in the image) in December 1972. The image was taken Aug. 16, 2005 by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys. North is at the top of the image. The image was processed by the Hubble Space Telescope Lunar Exploration team at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Northwestern University, and the Space Telescope Science Institute.
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Kids' Zone
"I love the books of Oliver Jeffers (The Day the Crayons Quit, Lost and Found), which I've been plowing through with my 2-year-old. Quirky, awesome illustrations with equally quirky, awesome stories. I may like them more than my daughter does." —Kyle Ryan, Editor, EW.COM
"We are deep into the first season of Once Upon a Time (ABC). My three kids are so awed by the twists on familiar fairy tales that they are starting to invent some of their own. Fan fiction can't be far behind." —Nicole Sperling, Senior Writer