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SMSU baseball team finishes doubleheader with a loss and a tie
Mayville State (N.D.) struck for seven runs in the first inning of Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Southwest Minnesota State baseball team Tuesday at the Metrodome and cruised to a 10-2 victory to remain unbeaten on the season.
Game 2 of the doubleheader was called due to a time limit at the Metrodome with the score tied at 3 in the seventh inning. The game officially ended in a tie.
SMSU Game 1 starter Travis McGlauflin got off to a rough start and didn't make it through the first inning. The NAIA Comets (5-0-1 overall) piled up six hits against him and scored seven runs, six of which were earned. McGlauflin was relieved by Brandan Alfson, who got the final out the inning.
Taylor Klingenberg worked the next three innings for SMSU and gave up four hits but no runs. He also struck out two batters. Maris Blanchard came on in the fifth and gave up two runs without recording an out. Eric Giddings then took the mound and allowed one run over two innings, giving up three walks and a hit.
Mayville State's Johnny Pistulka, a graduate of Wabasso High School, had a triple and two RBIs in the game. Dillon Lundin led the Comets with three hits and two RBIs.
SMSU (3-3-1) scored its first run in the top of the first inning when Jarred Carlson singled to left to knock in Jordon Kontz. Its second and final run came in the fifth when Carlson hit a sacrifice fly to score Kontz and make the score 7-2.
SMSU had seven hits in the game, all singles. Kontz and Ryan Engels each had two base hits.
Victor Sokolofsky was the winning pitcher in the game. He tossed the first four innings for the Comets, allowing one run on six hits with six strikeouts.
In Game 2, SMSU got off to a 3-0 lead thanks to a three-run third inning. Nick Tillo had a sacrifice fly to start off the scoring, followed by an RBI single by Steven Kremer and an RBI double by Josh Hanson.
The Comets scored a run in the fourth and then tied the score at 3 with a two-run double in the sixth following an SMSU two-out error. The game ended in a tie after reaching a time limit following the seventh inning.
Colton Smit tossed a career-high 5 1/3 innings for SMSU without allowing an earned run. He struck out three batters.
Hanson finished with two hits for the Mustangs.
SMSU is back in action Saturday when the Mustangs start an eight-game trip in Tucson, Ariz. They open play against Arizona Christian.


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Topic: New Table Within Database?
I just started working with Ruby on Rails. As of yesterday actually. Anyway, I'm currently building a blog without scaffolding. I'm at the point where I need to add a user system. I already created a new controller for handling users but I have a problem. What is the correct way to create a new table inside the existing database? I would think just to edit the migration file, but I'm not too sure. Sorry for being a newbie.

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by Anton Shilov
Advanced Micro Devices will initiate production of its first-processor based on Bulldozer micro-architecture in the first half of 2011, a source familiar with the plans of the world's second largest supplier of microprocessors has revealed. Potentially, this may mean that the long-awaited micro-architecture from AMD will be available earlier than expected.
According to a source familiar with AMD's server plans, the chipmaker plans to commence mass production of certain versions of its code-named Interlagos microprocessors with 12 or 16 cores already in the first half of 2011. Other versions of the chips, e.g. with reduced power consumption or increased performance, will still be produced in the second half of the year.
While generally AMD formally unveils microprocessors when it begins mass production or revenue shipments of its chips. However, it is not set on stone that initiation of mass production means formal announcement. From the current point of view the information means that AMD has equal chances of launching its sixteen-core or twelve-core AMD Opteron "Interlagos" processors either in the first half of the year or in the second half of the year.
AMD Opteron 6000 "Interlagos" will be compatible with AMD's Maranello server platform with G34 (1944-pin) sockets. It is expected that Interlagos features two code-named 32nm SOI Valencia chips with six or eight cores on the same piece of substrate.
Based on the information provided by AMD during its annual Analyst Day in November, the first Bulldozer chip code-named Zambezi (which belongs to Orochi family of desktop chips, according to the firm) will feature eight x86 processing engines with multithreading technology, two 128-bit FMAC floating point units, shared L2 cache, shared L3 cache as well as integrated memory controller. AMD also states that the new CPU will feature "extensive new power management innovations". Based on the diagram that AMD demonstrated, the company intends to dramatically improve multithreading performance of its CPUs: two INT schedulers, an FP scheduler and separate data caches for each of four cores should do the job very well.
AMD did not comment on the news-story.


text: Chaetodontidae, or butterflyfishes, are among the most widely recognized coral reef fishes. Their vivid coloration and striking patterns make them popular in the aquarium trade, although some species are difficult to maintain in aquaria (see Economic Importance). The family contains 10 genera with 114 species, the majority in the genus Chaetodon. They occur mainly in tropical waters, most densely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific, but some occupy warm temperate waters (see Habitat). Members of this family vary considerably in terms of color, but all butterflyfishes share certain morphological traits such as a deep, laterally compressed body, ctenoid scales that extend onto the soft-rayed portions of the dorsal and anal fins, and jaws that may be slightly or extremely elongated (see Physical Description). Jaw shape and size correlates with the type of prey consumed; some butterflyfishes feed upon small invertebrates or algae, others solely on coral polyps (known as obligate corallivores), and still others upon zooplankton (see Food Habits). Butterflyfish are largely pair-forming, pelagic (in the water column) spawners (see Reproduction), and are unique among reef fishes in that the larvae pass through a stage termed tholychthys during which a bony sheath encases the head (see Development). As of 1994, five chaetodontid species were listed as vulnerable to extinction (see Conservation Status). (Bellwood and Wainwright, 2002; Helfman, Collete, and Facey, 1997; Johnson and Gill, 2002; Kuiter, 1993; Moyle and Cech, 2000; Nelson, 1994; The World Conservation Union, 2002; Thresher, 1984)


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Hi everyone,
I am planning a trip to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in September where I also want to buy teas and teaware. Does anyone know of cool tea spots in the two cities where I can do this? A Cameron highlands tour with a visit to a tea plantation is also planned, so I will definitely check the teas/teaware there.
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BEIJING (AP) Zou Shiming began his quest for China's first boxing gold medal in style Wednesday with an 11-2 victory over Eduard Bermudez of Venezuela in the light flyweight division as the Olympics' biggest and smallest boxers began wrapping up the tournament's preliminary bouts.
Deontay Wilder stopped the U.S. team's freefall with a brutal come-from-behind victory over Algeria's Abdelaziz Touilbini, while Osmai Acosta shut out his Nigerian opponent to open his chase for Cuba's fifth consecutive Olympic heavyweight title.
Zou became a national hero for winning China's first boxing medal with a bronze in Athens, and he followed it up with world championships in 2005 and 2007. Though the martial-arts-trained Zou often struggles to make his 48-kilogram weight limit, he doesn't seem to lose much power.
Zou entered Workers' Gymnasium with both arms stretched high, pumping his gloves with frenetic vigor to a huge ovation from the two-thirds-full arena. When Bermudez followed him, a few boos could be heard for nearly the first time in the tournament's five days.
Zou is an exceptionally athletic fighter with a good-looking jab, which he used to dominate the bout. With a 7-0 lead early in the third round, Zou began to toy with Bermudez, dropping his hands and tempting the Venezuelan to try anything he pleased.
"It was just normal, and relatively easy," Zou said. "I was a little nervous before the fight, but when I got into the ring, I heard all the fans cheering for me, and then I forgot about the pressure. I really love this feeling. I felt like a man in the ring."
Zou will next face Winston Montero of the Dominican Republic, who brazenly guaranteed victory over Zou after winning his opening bout. Montero also followed teammate Juan Carlos Payano's lead by wearing a Chinese flag on his back into the ring.
Chinese heavyweight Nijiati Yushan didn't fare as well as Zou, getting battered in a 23-4 loss to Ukraine's Oleskandr Usyk. A day earlier, Ukraine filed an unsuccessful protest with the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) over the scoring in its lightweight's loss to China's Hu Qing.
But judging controversy aside, the Chinese already have sent six fighters through to the next round, a remarkable achievement for a country where Mao Zedong long banned the sport. Super heavyweight Zhang Zhilei will fight in the evening session.
One day after flyweight medal favorite Rau'shee Warren's upset loss staggered the U.S. team, Wilder righted it again with a 10-4 victory. Though Wilder took Warren's loss harder than anybody, he put on a fearsome display of the punching power that's turned him into an Olympian just 2 1/2 years after taking up the sport.
Wilder, a former college basketball player whose 3-year-old daughter has a spinal birth defect, didn't score until late in the second round, staying outside and defensive.
"The whole strategy was to come out and basically scam this guy," Wilder said. "To figure out how he moves, what his speed was like, that sort of thing. In the third, we use the term, 'Bring the dog out.' ... They released the leash out on me."
Indeed, Wilder has a bite. He scored two quick points and shrugged off a two-point penalty for holding before staggering Touilbini back into the ropes with a vicious left hand that tied the score shortly before the end of the third.
Wilder dominated the fourth round, outscoring Touilbini 6-0 and chasing the Algerian around the ring.
"We wanted him to take his time with the guy," U.S. coach Dan Campbell said. "We know the type of power that (Wilder) has, and we know that he can wear guys down."
Thanks to the smaller field in the heaviest two weight classes, Wilder will be in the medal round if he beats Mohammed Arjaoui of Morocco, who knocked off Brad Pitt - no, not that one - of Australia. Russia's Rakhim Chakhkiev and Italian medal favorite Clemente Russo also advanced.


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Installing Apache on Ubuntu 9.10
Tonight I decided that I'd like to be able to do some web development from home. The basic suite is called LAMP, which stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP; the standard web developers toolkit. After a little bit of googling, I found this great guide from Tux Tweaks that walked me through the entire process. Once installed, my system hosted any files in the /var/www/ directory, and had MySQL and phpMyAdmin installed for database access.
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Topic: Rails merges with Merb
For those of you living under a rock the past 24 hours that haven't heard: Rails is merging with Merb for Rails 3.0 (coming May). Huge news for the communities of both networks, and we at Rails Forum welcome our Merby brethren with open arms.
For more details, check out DHH's official post here: http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2008/12/2 to-rails-3
And also my coverage at SitePoint (where I work): http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2008/12/ in-forces/
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Got a chance to try Omid's trick of using a metal plate to keep the floor cool until I was ready to launch. It seemed to help out quit a bit. Only did a few high temp pies but was able to avoid bottom burning. I can see Larry's point of the floor staying cooler if you are cooking multiple pies back to back. Chau
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iHerb Customer Reviews
Savings of: $3.42 (14% off)
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A great product with good quality goji berries
Posted by vegantruthfulreviews on Apr 12, 2013
Once you open the pouch, you can immediately smell the goji berries. My husband eats it out of the bag like a snack and it tastes very sweet. It is a well worthy buy. You can make chinese style soup with it, here's how: -1/2 cup soaked black beans(discard water) -10pcs goji berries -5pcs red dates (without the seed, it will not be heaty) -5cloves of garlic(deskinned and whole) -salt to taste Place all ingredients in boiling water and simmer for 45mins at medium heat. Tasty soup :)
Amazing organic Himalayan goji berries.
Posted by Caerulea on Jun 03, 2014
These ancient Himalayan berries are truly a superfood. Not only are they delicious, organic, non-GMO, gluten free, vegan, kosher, free of any additives and preservatives, and great in different recipes, they're loaded with health benefits. Rich in vitamins C, K, A, E, B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid), manganese, copper, pota ssium, iron, magnesium, zinc, protein, amino acids, dietary fiber, tannins, antioxidants, and flavonoids, they're great for treating colds, flu, fever, vitamin C deficiencies, morning sickness, nausea, stomach spasms, gastritis, ulcers, IBS, colitis, diarrhea, constipation, gallstones and gallbladder disease, lower urinary tract and kidney disorders, liver disease, fluid retention, gout, sciatica, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, heart disease, headaches, gluten intolerance and celiac disease, menstrual cramps, arthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism, asthma, gingivitis, canker sores and gum disease, acne, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, insomnia, and even cancer. Goji berries are a powerful immunostimulant and healing agent boosting the immune system, flushing toxins out of the body, aiding digestion, preventing heartburn and acid reflux, relieving nausea and bloating, healing gastric ulcers, soothing the stomach lining, reducing colon inflammation, facilitating healing, increasing blood flow in the limbs, helping stabilize blood sugar and regulate insulin levels, normalizing blood pressure, lowering triglycerides and LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels while increasing HDL or "good" cholesterol, protecting against strokes, atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease, improving brain function, stimulating the activity of the body's antioxidant enzymes and neutralizing free radicals, soothing and healing dry and damaged skin, and even reducing the risk of cancer. A goji berry mask or scrub can be applied topically to heal wounds, sores, scars, bruises, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, burns, rashes and acne-affected areas of your skin. It improves the complexion, brightens and evens out skin tone, reduces redness, inflammation, spots, blotchiness, and small lines, helps break down old scar tissue, stimulates cell renewal and regeneration, and prevents premature aging. I love these amazing Tibetan superberries and add them to oatmeal, granola, yogurt, smoothies, and many other different recipes. Would recommend it to anyone wanting to boost their immune system and improve their overall health and well-being.
Glad I found goji berries on iherb.
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Great price for the 16 oz berries. I soak them for a few minutes and snack on them while cleaning my house in the morning. Not too sweet. Just right for me.
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I planted 3 goji berries and they all sprouted. Multiple sprouts emerged from each berry. It proves that they are still alive.
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This product is excellent. Grind up a quarter cup of berries and add them to your favorite drink. Enjoy much more energy throughout the day.
Great Product
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I love Goji berries and you can't beat this price especially with them being certified organic.
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Great value and best price at Iherb and all internet! Go good for tea, cereal or muesli breakfast, desserts or just without nothing. May seem dry to those who are used to Heaven Mountain Goji, that is fixed easily by soaking them in water for a while. The pack is really big, so the price for that quantity of organic berries is more than affordable. Thanks Iherb!
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Sweet and wonderful gojiberries! A little piece of heaven in my morning cereal <3
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Det merke her e best når det gjelds goji. litt dyrere men verdt det. Sunnere bær ska man leite lenge etter ;)
It's not going to change your life
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It's an ok product, but just buy it if you have money. Don't sacrifice your budget thinking this will cure or prevent any disease.


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CM returns: "-2003 Cannot communicate with broker"
I am using CUBRID Manager with CUBRID 2008 R2.2 version engine.
When I trying to connect to a DB, I have encountered an error message as "-2003 Cannot communicate with broker".
How can I do?
The error means your client cannot communicate with CUBRID broker in servierside for some reason.
First, you can doubt if your JDBC driver version in your CM client is as same as DB server's. You can automatically detect older/newer versions of JDBC drivers in CM or Query Browser, otherwise you can manually add your driver from http://ftp.cubrid.org/CUBRID_Drivers/JDBC_Driver/ .
Choose a right version of JDBC driver and replace it in the clientside and then retry to connect to your DB.
Secondly I can doubt your connection between your client and broker was disconnected in the middle of operation. At this moment you will have "cannot communicate with broker" when you execute something through driver. Check your network state, or other causes why it was disconnected. Then you have to retry connecting to your DB and continue it.
It can be occured from the following methods on cubrid jdbc driver.
synchronized public UBatchResult batchExecute(String batchSqlStmt[]);
synchronized public void addElementToSet(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName, Object value);
synchronized public void dropElementInSequence(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName, int index);
synchronized public void dropElementInSet(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName, Object value);
synchronized public void endTransaction(boolean type);
synchronized public UStatement getByOID(CUBRIDOID oid, String[] attributeName);
synchronized public String getDatabaseProductVersion();
synchronized public int getIsolationLevel();
synchronized public String getQueryplanOnly(String sql);
synchronized public UStatement getSchemaInfo(int type, String arg1, String arg2, byte flag);
synchronized public int getSizeOfCollection(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName);
synchronized public void insertElementIntoSequence(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName, int index, Object value);
synchronized public byte[] lobNew(int lob_type);
synchronized public int lobRead(byte[] packedLobHandle, long offset, byte[] buf, int start, int len);
synchronized public int lobWrite(byte[] packedLobHandle, long offset, byte[] buf, int start, int len);
synchronized public Object oidCmd(CUBRIDOID oid, byte cmd);
synchronized public UStatement prepare(String sql, byte flag, boolean recompile);
synchronized public void putByOID(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName[], Object values[]);
synchronized public void putElementInSequence(CUBRIDOID oid, String attributeName, int index, Object value);
private void reconnect() throws IOException, UJciException;
synchronized public void setIsolationLevel(int level);
synchronized public void setLockTimeout(int timeout);
public UError cancel();
synchronized public void close(boolean close_srv_handle);
synchronized public void closeCursor();
synchronized public void execute(boolean isAsync, int maxRow, int maxField, boolean executeAll, boolean isSensitive, boolean isScrollable, boolean isQueryPlan, boolean isOnlyPlan, boolean isHoldable, UStatementCacheData cacheData, int queryTimeout);
synchronized public UBatchResult executeBatch();
synchronized public boolean getGeneratedKeys();
synchronized public String getQueryplan();
synchronized public void moveCursor(int offset, int origin);
synchronized public boolean nextResult();
synchronized public void reFetch();
synchronized public void updateRows(int cursorPosition, int[] indexes, Object[] values);
Error message can be found on UErrorCode class of jdbc driver.
messageString.put(new Integer(ER_COMMUNICATION), "Cannot communicate with the broker");
If a disconnection between jdbc and broker occurs, CAS process in the broker can be dead for some reason. Although a network has no problem, a broker intentionally kills a CAS process to prevent from becoming too big in its size when lots of queries were processed in a single transaction or batch operation.


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There�s an old story about two people walking through the woods. One of them, Pete Ahtear, is a track star. The other, that famous dessert maker Eaton Flanagan, may be an expert in the kitchen, but is not otherwise known for his speedy movement. As the two men are walking, they hear behind them the unmistakable sounds of a very hungry bear.
�That doesn�t sound good,� says Flanagan.
�That sounds like a hungry bear!� replies Ahtear. �Don�t you have a pot of honey or something you could toss at it to distract it?�
�Sorry, fresh out of honey.�
At that point, Pete Ahtear sits down, pulls his track shoes out of his backpack, and quickly puts them on.
�Even you can�t outrun a bear!� exclaims Flanagan.
�I don�t need to outrun the bear,� replies Ahtear with, it must be admitted, a somewhat smug tone to his voice. �I only need to outrun you.�
Indeed, were we to look at these two men, the truth of Ahtear�s statement could hardly be more obvious: one, a slender athlete in prime physical condition; the other, well, let us just say that Eaton Flanagan is a man whose skill at making desserts is exceeded only by his enjoyment of eating those desserts. Losing weight, given the time available, is not an option. Although quite possibly as large as that pursuing bear, regrettably Flanagan is sadly lacking in the sharp teeth and long claws department. On the scale of bears, Flanagan may be more closely likened to �Teddy� than �Grizzly.�
Speaking of bears, it�s getting closer.
Thinking quickly, Flanagan knocks Pete Ahtear to the ground, kicks him, and then uses the window of opportunity thereby created to tie Pete�s shoelaces together. Flanagan then lumbers off. He may not be able to outrun a bear, but he can now outrun Pete Ahtear. What follows is best left to the imagination.
As a further exercise of the imagination, consider how this philosophy might play out in a large corporation. What would outrunning the bear look like? What would such a competitive atmosphere do to employee cooperation and collaboration? How about problem solving and innovation?
Unfortunately, according to a number of articles about Microsoft, we don�t need to use our imaginations. Microsoft is one of a number of businesses that practice the fine art of �employee stacking.� In other words, employees are rated on a performance scale. The top performers are highly rewarded, while the bottom performers are� not. Sounds good, right? After all, won�t this push people to constantly push themselves to excel, and won�t it weed out the weakest performers?
Sadly, that�s not what�s happening at Microsoft. Excelling and taking on a risky project or trying something new are often mutually exclusive. Furthermore, what constitutes �excelling� can vary with comparison to others. In fact, as more than one Microsoft employee observed, they quickly learned to look like they were cooperating with their teammates, while actually withholding critical information or otherwise sabotaging their progress. In other words, when the performance review bear is approaching, all I really need to do is outrun you. That can happen in a great many ways: as Eaton Flanagan so ably demonstrated, not all of them involve actually being a better runner.
The side-effects of the Microsoft Way are far-reaching and not always immediately obvious. It goes well beyond employees sabotaging one another in order to make themselves look good. Hiring is effected: will you really hire someone more skilled than you are if that might push you down the rankings? Or will you prefer to hire people less skilled so that someone else will take the fall? What will that do to the overall level of employee skill? What about problem solving? When the goal is to make sure someone else trips and falls, are we going to fix the problem or merely fix blame? How about team work? Are you really going to ask to be on a team with other high performers? �It�s much safer to be surrounded by bear food than it is to work with someone who might be able to run faster than you. How badly will that reduce collaboration, creativity, innovation, and product quality?
Now, one might make the argument that Microsoft�s approach can�t be that bad. After all, they became the world�s largest software company and still dominate the PC market. Indeed, outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer was quoted in one article swearing by employee stacking. He thinks it�s wonderful.
It is possible that during the 1980s and 1990s, when Microsoft was surfing the great PC technology wave, that Microsoft�s review process really did produce high performance. Possible, but unlikely. Far more likely is that having a hot product in a rapidly growing market protects you from a lot of errors. When Microsoft�s stock was doubling practically every year, it was easy for them to constantly hire the best people. Most of those people were motivated to achieve not primarily because of the employee stacking system but because they were excited by their work, the company�s vision, and, yes, the stock options. So what if some of them become bear food? There are always more where they came from! Even if your teams are performing at only a fraction of what they are capable of, being in the right place with the right product can be enough for a long time.
Microsoft today is in an interesting position. As I�ve written about in several articles and books, they lost their way in 2000. While some people have argued that employee stacking is the reason for Microsoft�s malaise, it�s really only one factor. Granted, it is a very serious factor: at a time when Microsoft most needs to regain the innovative vision and energy of its early days, that pursuing bear means that few people indeed are going to be taking any chances.
But wait! Shouldn�t the creative vision come from the top? If that were to happen, wouldn�t that solve the problem? While vision may come from the top, leaders are more creative when they are surrounded by creative people. People staring at the ground, looking for an opportunity to trip up their colleagues, are not looking ahead and imagining the future. That�s an awful lot of psychological inertia for a leader to overcome.
In the end, when employees are forced to compete with one another, your productivity gains are brief and inevitably cost you far more than they are worth. It�s always easier to outrun your buddy than the bear, particularly when tripping your buddy is all it really takes.
At least the bear eats well.
Stephen Balzac is an expert on leadership and organizational development. A consultant, author, and professional speaker, he is president of 7 Steps Ahead, an organizational development firm focused on helping businesses get unstuck. Steve is the author of �The 36-Hour Course in Organizational Development,� published by McGraw-Hill, and a contributing author to volume one of �Ethics and Game Design: Teaching Values Through Play.� Steve�s latest book, �Organizational Psychology for Managers,� is due out from Springer in 2013. For more information, or to sign up for Steve�s monthly newsletter, visit www.7stepsahead.com. You can also contact Steve at 978-298-5189 or email@example.com.


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The Resource Center hires new physical therapist, Dr. Brooks Landy
The Resource Center's Diagnostic and Treatment Center has hired Jamestown native Dr. Brooks Landy as its newest physical therapist.
Landy earned his doctorate of physical therapy from D'Youville College after obtaining his bachelor degree in exercise science from the University at Buffalo. His areas of interest include sports medicine and treating people with congenital neurological disorders or those who require therapy as a result of an incident such as traumatic brain injury or stroke.
"Also, the manual, hands-on approach that is part of the rehabilitation process intrigues me, with all of the different methods and techniques I am able to learn and use with my own hands to restore function to individuals in need," Landy said.
As for why he chose to join The Resource Center, Landy stated, "Most of my experience thus far had been in outpatient facilities, with little exposure to neuro patients, and a lot of athletes. I think I would enjoy and be comfortable practicing in any setting, but I wanted to expand my knowledge base in new areas and take on a position that would be challenging and offer the best learning experience.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (9 votes).
In full: The cattle grids should have been covered. Goodie bag the worse I have seen.Date of review: December 12, 2012
In short: OK event, could have done with more marshals. Dismal goody bag. A water bottle and snap band the only real contents. Bananas and Clif bars at end a nice touch though :)In full: Having read the reviews of last years event I'm not convinced the organisers had taken the comments on board. The route was mildly challenging with a couple of hills to climb and a pleasant downhill section over the last third. I registered on the day and luckily brought along the right money although the on the day charge wasn't indicated on the event website. The route crossed three public roads which were open to traffic and should therefore have been marshalled. Comments on last years event noted the fact that the cattle grids were not covered in Campbell Park an omission which was repeated this year. Race HQ on the day were very pleasant and helpful which to an extent compensated for these shortcomings. Very well organised chip timing and orderly start / finish with a good atmosphere. Dull 'goody' bag containing leaflets, a money off voucher and a cheap snap band and bottle. Overall - pretty average. I'd do it again only because it's nearby. Date of review: December 10, 2012
In short: Great race, recommendedDate of review: December 10, 2012
In short: Well organised with a few nice touches Date of review: December 10, 2012
Date of review: December 9, 2012
In short: Decent route, nice downhill finish but needs a bit of workIn full: The course itself was good a PB attests to that! Mainly flat for the first 5k. You then encounter a winding downhill 200m which would be a nightmare with a bigger field (200ish competed). From 6-8 you climb at varying degrees, this sets you up for a swift descend from 8.5-9.5.One water station was sufficient, although there only seemed to be one person handing out cups / pouring meaning that people racing in groups would have had to stop or go without.The cattle grids should have been covered, was not fun trying to negotiate them.The organisation at the start was bizarre, we seemed to be herded towards the finish line, then to the start line, then told that we were all facing the wrong way!At the finish there was water, bananas & sweets & goodybags which for the £15 or so entry were disappointing. A hat & water bottle. A medal would have been a nicer touch.The timings were initially all about 8 mins under on the website but this looks to have been resolved now.Date of review: December 15, 2011
In short: Could be better...In full: Beautiful scenic route but with much more runners there'll definitely be problems...Better organisation needed next time - I couldn't find the start and the organisers were still setting up with just minutes to the race. The route was more hilly than undulating and those cattle grids weren't runner-friendly.Date of review: December 12, 2011
In short: Feel a bit ripped offIn full: Much more hilly than undulating. Marshall's were brilliant. No goody bags left by the time I finished, and the lady said she hadnt got the time for all that! Not even any water. Was really disappointed that even though I got a PB, according to the web site initially I was still running about 4 hours after the event, and now it says I didnt even start!and no reply to my e-mail! I wish i had saved my money, and just done my usual 10k training runDate of review: December 12, 2011
In short: Well organised and good pre race info. Great to get results printed out at finishIn full: Enjoyed this race. Few more undulations than I like but nice course. Results on website initially wrong but very quickly corrected. Friendly marshalls. With a bigger field they will need to think of more toilets but was fine this year. Instructions said chip was disposable but they did want them back. Will look for this one next yearDate of review: December 12, 2011
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (153 votes).
In short: a great fun filled event, i want to do it againIn full: This event was great, i think the cadets were great for their encourageent. Can't wait to do again, funny when i fell face first into the river, shame my ipod did not like it though, i would tell every one invest in trail shoes as there was too many people falling over.Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Probably the muddiest I've ever been - good fun though!In full: Despite heavy rain during the week the first mile or so was reasonably firm underfootThat firmness soon disappeared as the dark clouds gathered, the wind picked up and finally the rain came! Competitors in the main were still going out of their way to miss the 'puddles' clearly unaware of what was to come!As the race progressed the tougher climbs appeared, the water became deeper, the grass more sodden and the bogs harder to wade throughIf you're doing a Turbo X for the first time take plenty of towels to dry yourself off after and a bin liner for your kit!Super day, well organised and many thanks to all the marshalls who stayed out to make sure the competitors returned to base!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Fan-bloody-muddy-tasticIn full: Wind, rain, mud, puddles, bogs, hills, trees. I have been running for seven years and this is the most fun I have ever had on a run - bar none!! Must do event, will be back next year, and the year after.....Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: My 3rd Turbo X, hardest 1 yet cos of month of rain before, the driving rain and gail force wind on the day, but I guess you could call that perfect Turbo X conditions. Loved it cant wait for the next 1!!!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Move over Hellrunner! - this one sets the standard now!In full: Mud, bogs, wind, rain, mud, bogs, sand, wind, rain, water, mud, bogs. What more could a girl want? What a way to sped a Sunday - up to your armpits in the real bogs of doom! Next year cannot come quick enough!!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Tough as hell but about as much fun as it is possible to have!.In full: Excellent organisation. Race route was well fantastic had everything and the bogs were deeper and muddier than ever. If you want fun then these races are a must. See you all in 2010.Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Boggy, hilly and very wet and slimey - better than Hell Runner!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: i would have liked to have seen a little mud.In full: great running race, wind and rain and bog, i ran throw every puddle but was disapointed to see most runners going round which i fought was the hole point.Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Taking XC to another level!!In full: A whoopbloodytatic race, the rain made it extra special. Wet, Cold, Mud, Bogs, Marsh, Sand. Would def recomment this race unless you hate getting dirty!!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: MUD!Date of review: November 22, 2009
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"Sometimes we forget that when we are called to do something often times it's not about us, its about someone else." said Brown. "Think about the people in your lives, what if they didn't take the time to give you something, to give you encouragement to go to Whittier College, to give you encouragement to keep persevering when those classes got tough. We have unique gifts, talents, and skills and leadership is about giving them to other people."
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Brown, the first in his family to attend a four-year college, majored in business administration at Whittier and served as the student body president, captain of the basketball team, and president of the Black Student Union. Brown is the co-founder and vice president of sales and consulting with the Alliance for California's Economic Sustainability, a multi-media news and production company and president of the Kaizen Way. He is also the author of two books, What's Your Sales Story? and You're Ugly.


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Important Race Details. To qualify for the Ehunmilak, you simply have to be over 18. Pacers and crews are not allowed and runners can access only two drop bags during the race. Coinciding with the Ehunmilak is the 50-mile Goierriko 2 Haundiak (G2h), which is equally as difficult, just shorter. Both races are qualifiers for UTMB and attract some of Europe's top runners.
Nearly every competitor uses trekking poles, and the race requires that runners carry a backpack full of safety equipment: cell phone, extra batteries, whistle, emergency blanket, etc. Officials randomly search your mochilla at aid stations to ensure you are carrying these items, and may request a drug test after the race. The Ehunmilak is a professional, televised event supported by major sponsors and offers 1000 euros each to the first-place male and female (www.ehunmilak.com).
Getting there. Fly to Bilbao (80 kilometers from Beasain). There is no direct transportation to the race start: rent a car or take a bus. Buses leave hourly from the airport for San Sebastian (70 minutes); take another bus from San Sebastian to Beasain (less than an hour).
Lodging. Best pick is Hotel Igartza (www.igartzahotela.com), Beasain; 75e double/59e single. There are many rural houses, hostels and hotels in the Goierri region (www.goierriturismo.com/en/portada).
Non-running activities. Tour the modern-art Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (www.guggenheim.org/bilbao) or the Old Town; take a paseo through hip San Sebastian, listen to jazz during the July festival (www.heinekenjazzaldia.com), or rent a board and surf Zurriola Beach; catch a stage of the Tour de France cycling race in the Pyrenees or watch it in a Basque bar while sipping txakoli, a local sparkling white wine.
Trails and Races
- Zegama Aizkorri | 42K | May 20, 2012 | Zegama, Guipuzcoa. A mountain ultra included in the Skyrunner World Series, with 2700 meters of vertical ascent. (www.zegama-aizkorri.net/web-en/default.aspx)
- Hiru Haundiak | 100K | June 2, 2012 | Guipuzcoa. A race with 5000 meters of ascent, crossing three emblematic peaks (Gorbeia, Anboto, Aizkorri) within the three Basque provinces. (www.manueliradier.com/hh/hh12/hh12.htm)
- Los 10 Montes de Vitoria | 55K | June 11, 2012 | Avala. A race with 2250 meters of ascent in the province of Alava, crossing the 10 summits around the capital of Vitoria-Gasteiz.(www.manueliradier.com/10m/10m2011/10m11.htm)
- Zumaia Flysch Trail | 30.5K | late July 2012 | Guipuzcoa.
- A coastal loop starting and finishing in Zumaia, and crossing spectacular cliffs. (www.zumaiaflyschtrail.com/?lang=es)
- Running of the Bulls (encierro) during Fiesta de San Fermin | July 6-14, 2012 | Pamplona. Why not? You'll be fitter and soberer than everyone else, except … the bulls. Another option: run with naked protesting PETA members after the encierro.
Run or backpack El Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage route from Roncevalles in the Pyrenees west to Santiago de Compostela, 787K: stunning medieval towns, hiking companions, public water fountains (one wine fountain), a time machine to the past.
Hike the coast-to-coast GR11 Trail of Gipuzkoa, traversing the western Pyrenees, 180K. From the beech-fir forests of Irati to the Penas de Haya mountains, this is a scenic and challenging tour (www.spain.info).
Hike or run the steepest mountains in Spain, Picos de Europa in the Aragon Pyrenees. From Fuente De, skip the cable car and climb 3500 feet in nine miles for a rewarding view. Or, run the Cares Gorges, 13 miles round trip; the trail is carved in sheer cliffs and follows the Rio Cares.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes).
In short: Oh my GodIn full: It was my first slog, how many hills, it was good because it worked your bodyDate of review: July 19, 2009
In short: Worth it for the view at the top!..In full: I'm sure that there is a much shorter and easier route to the top, but where is the fun in that?.. Really enjoyed the stretch out this year, just as tough as before, but the weather was kind to us. Sunny with a lot of dappled shade through the woods with even a shower just as we were finishing to cool ourselves down...I would recommend this race to people who want a good morning out, away from the traffic, along some very nice, sandy trails, but look out for the cyclists. Not too muddy this year either. :-)Date of review: July 19, 2009
In short: I was very nervous before this race, the word 'SLOG' gets to you. However i ound the hills not too enduring. Well organised, overall excellent with friendly people.Date of review: July 19, 2009
In short: Made itIn full: amazing fun, tough but rewarding. Can't wait til next yearDate of review: July 19, 2009
In short: Great raceIn full: The course is glorious, all off road but tough! Don't do it if you are expecting an easy plod or want to achieve a PB. Well organisedDate of review: July 19, 2009
In short: Brilliant work out in the glorious Surrey hillsIn full: Really nice challenging (but not impossibly hard) run through glorious countryside. I loved this and appreciated the support of the other runners and marshalls/drinks station crews. Only gripe was with the zooned out ipod wearing runners who weren't always aware of other runnersDate of review: July 19, 2009
In short: What goes down must come up!In full: Tough old race but worth all the effort. Great organisation, great views and a welcome change from road races.Date of review: July 19, 2009
In short: It's tough!In full: I loved it overall though. It does what it says on the tin. Some long inclines, some steep ones on stoney paths, superb views if the sweat in your eyes allows you to see them, and overall a real test of resolve and stamina. Uplifting stuff.Date of review: July 19, 2009
In short: Fantastic good value well organised race, see you next yearIn full: A really good workout and brilliantly organised by happy marshalls, excellant drink stations and what a view at the top. In my calendar for next year already. Well done all!Date of review: July 19, 2009
In short: does exactly what it says on the tinDate of review: July 19, 2009
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This 3-star family-run establishment has been thoroughly renovated. It is located in a quiet center, just a few minutes from Genova Aquarium, only 100 meters from Porta Principe train station and only 300 meters from the harbour
The hotel has 41 rooms. They are single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. All are en-suite with shower or bath, direct-dial telephone, mini bar, colour TV and air conditioning. Double rooms also have Frigo-bars and hairdryers.
It is located in the center of the town near the Aquarium, and 'Porto Antico' area. The hotel is also just a 15 minute walk from Congress Center 'Magazzini del Cotone' and 15 minutes by bus from International Fair and Shopping Center.
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ESCANABA – High school students from across the Upper Peninsula were at Bay College Friday for the Business Professionals of America regional leadership conference.
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"It's a competitive club and there's somewhere around 50 different competitions and they range from accounting to spread sheets … graphic design and video (and) everything in between that has anything to do with business," said Lee Rometti, regional adviser from West Iron County High School.
The BPA has 10 regions in Michigan, with each region having its own regional conference. Region 5 is comprised of the entire U.P.
Eleven schools from across the U.P. competed in the regional competition at Bay. While not all schools have classes in every business skill that can be tested at the conference, the competitions are designed to offer something for everyone.
"There's desktop publishing, there's marketing and entrepreneurship, and anything that you can think of," Rometti said. "Not all schools have all those programs, but they have some of the programs that the kids compete in, so there's something for every school."
Students chose the two areas they wanted to compete in during November but were also given the opportunity to test their skills in special "walk-in" contests.
"We have also open competitions that anyone can take, and that will also qualify them for state" competition, said Cindy Zain, coordinator for facilities, activities and awards.
The state competition will be held in Grand Rapids March 21-24. Winners from that competition will advance to the national leadership conference, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., in May.
U.P. students have been well represented on the national level in the past, including the Stephenson High School Parliamentary Procedure team, which placed first at last year's national conference in Chicago.


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Beware of cowardly vandalism within your neighborhood. Once again, someone entered the privacy of our backyard to propagate their form of intolerance and hatred by tearing down our rainbow flag and cutting it into pieces.
We are quite certain that this is not behavior that is condoned by the majority of residents in Marshall. And yet, none can deny that these types of behaviors do exist in our hometown.
Personally, we have never understood what drives a person or persons to commit such acts of violence against another human being.
We can only ask our community to be watchful for suspicious behavior and immediately report it to our local police force, as we have done. We are grateful for our neighbors' willingness to keep a watchful eye not only on their own property but ours as well.
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- 04-01-2012, 11:54 PM Thread Author #1iMore Actual
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Apple TV 4 want list
So Apple TV 3 is pretty much an Apple TV 2 with 1080p
What do you want to see on the next generation version?
Wireless HDMI so you can stream to the TV?
Blu-Ray is probably out of the question given Steve Jobs' "bag of hurt" line, as is physical media in general.
Siri control is probably the big one, with an iOS device as the mic.
What about unified Search so you don't have to go into each app to look for movies, actors, etc?
- 04-03-2012, 09:03 AM #2iMore Beginner
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I love my Apple TV. I think the only things I'd like are:
- Hulu, although I realize that this is not a technical issue and probably could be on the current versions
- the ability to link Apple TV's together, so you can go room-to-room without having to start up a program individually. (Again, you can pretty much do this as long as you're using AirPlay from your iPhone/iPad, but not when you're watching a podcast directly from your Apple TV)
I'd like the current version to respect the "skip when shuffling" option in my music library when playing shuffled on the A-TV via home-sared library...
- 08-09-2012, 10:45 PM #4iMore Intermediate
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This is obviously a software thing but I liked how on my PS3 it would auto-play the next episode in Netflix and Hulu plus. It would also auto-play the next episode on hulu on my mac. Maybe it's just me but I found that very convenient.
- 08-17-2012, 09:47 PM #6iMore Expert
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Playboy channel lol
All jokes aside change the interface back, or at least make the selection cursor easier to read. The current interface makes it hard to see which app (box) you selected.
Not to be a wet blanket, but I think there are a few things that Apple TV 4 will not have:
1. No recording. I have a strong feeling that the last thing Apple would ever want Apple TV to do is to record arbitrary content from sources they don't own. There are already tons of DVRs out there. No need to add a me-too product that's just slightly nicer than the current pile of DVRs.
Also, Apple has worked for more than 10 years on the whole iTunes infrastructure. And they'll be working for the next 10 years on building out iCloud. The Apple TV 4 will need to leverage all that hard work and prepare for the next decade. And that means streaming live, rented, and purchased content. Not recording some other provider's content. Apple has eliminated the floppy drive, they've nearly eliminated the CD / DVD / Blu-Ray drive, and now they're targeting DVR recording features.
2. No cable or satellite input. There may be a brief interim period when Apple caves and does deals with a few US-based legacy cable and satellite providers. But aren't there hundreds of them around the world? Wouldn't it be a big ugly contractual furball to try and get them to all sign deals?
I think cable and satellite networks are on their way out. They're very hard and very expensive to extend, whether it means more copper / fiber cables or more satellites. Either technology is costly and trailing-edge. I think the cell carriers, if and when they roll out "real 4G," will be able to step in and replace cable and satellite.
How? By delivering 1Gbit/sec to stationary and slow-moving devices (e.g. walking around) and 100Mbit/sec to fast-moving (auto, train) devices. The ITU 4G requirements include those download speeds. Why bother with wires or satellite dishes if your cell company can stream video at 1Gbit/sec to your Apple TV 8 (or 9 or 10 or some future product.)
Of course, there are a lot of big "if's." If cell companies can actually implement 4G (after the current LTE networks are fully built out), and if 4G really delivers data fast enough to watch video on any device anywhere, and if Apple can do deals with all the TV and movie studios, and if the cell carriers want to do deals with Apple, and if the cell carriers don't enforce money-grab data caps, ad nauseam.
Whew. Well, maybe that went a little beyond Apple TV 4. But I just can't keep myself from thinking long-term.
But I'm also thinking that Apple might reserve Siri as an exclusive for the mythical Apple-branded television, if and when Apple ever gets around to shipping one. Siri could be one of the biggest value-adds that Apple could use to sell their TV set. I think we can all see the benefits: instant access to specific content, integrated search for movie titles / actor names / episode titles, plus general Siri queries and iCloud reminder / calendar item creation and simple voice commands to control the TV. And there would be no need to use a second iOS device just for its mic. The mic could be built into the TV.
So maybe Apple will never put Siri into the Apple TV box. Maybe Apple will keep on shipping Apple TV, at $99, with the basic Apple Remote. And maybe the mythical Apple television will be the living room device that gets Siri.
[And, thinking a little off topic, maybe Apple could put an iSight camera into their television set. It could detect and engage individual users, using the iPhoto face detection algorithm, and read very fine finger gestures, which Kinect can't do because it doesn't have the resolution. Just a thought.]
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[Edit: Just realized why I never discovered that feature. Because I don't like the idea of using my iPhone to control my TV viewing. I'd rather use it as a second information screen, reading iMDB trivia, queuing up related content on Netflix etc. Not as a super-fancy remote. Not even if it were a Siri interface to Apple TV. Voice should, IMHO, not require a second device from the Apple TV or Apple television. Otherwise the convenience is lost. You still need to find your iPhone, power it up, then launch the right app, then talk into your phone. Terribly inconvenient. The novelty would wear off in 10 minutes.]
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- 08-28-2012, 05:48 PM #11iMore Elite
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Re: Apple TV 4 want list
The only reason I have not bought Apple TV is the lack of audio outputs. I have a Boston Acoustics home theater system that does not have an HDMI input into the base unit (came out right before HDMI became popular) and I don't want to send the feed to the TV by HDMI then back to the home theater system.
Instead we bought a Sony blu-ray player with hulu, netflix, pandora, (we don't have cable) and physical audio outputs.
Sometimes I wish there was a way just to integrate everything, but I don't have the tech background to make that happen.
- 11-03-2012, 04:07 PM #14iMore Specialist
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Apple TV 4 want list
With the iPad release schedule now shifted to Oct... Wonder if we can expect some big news for Apple TV 4 / iTV / etc in the spring?
Love me Apple TV 3... Use it all the time. Can't wait to see what's next!
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All iDevices should via Apple TV 4 optionally be able to simultaneously mirror a game, other app or the web to the TV set or monitor while remaining blank itself so as to operate simultaneously as a trackpad or gamepad. Finger touches on the iDevice (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) would be translucently visible on the TV screen and able to engage controls. This would make it unnecessary to ever look away from what you are doing with the TV screen.
This would resolve Apple's biggest problem with mirroring games to the TV: the need to look down at the device to operate finger-controlled (as opposed to motion-controlled) games.
But, other possibilities of this setup are boundless. TV web-surfing becomes practical, as does TV as a working computer projection. Vast improvement as a teaching tool: demo the working of complex apps to large groups (eg. iMovie, iPhoto, Keynote, Pages). Control videos, including zooming and other CD-like features. This latter might make the iDevice version of something like Netflix superior streamed to TV than native-app on Apple TV, which I am sure Apple would not object to.
As I said, endless possibility.
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Apple TV 4 want list
I want them to add the App Store and also add more channels, like Amazon, Crackle etc.
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I would like to see Apple TV 4 allow single window/application mirroring similar to what Airparrot does.
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Better integration with educational networks. I have one in my classroom but have to use a private, non-internet network because the ATV doesn't work well with our new network. I tried the Apple Configurator, but that's just one confusing program.
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Most of my stuff is 'fix what you already have' and less of the shiny new stuff. But....
Fix iTunes metadata tagging. Many of the fields in Get Info (sort title, etc.) just don't work. Bring back submenus. For example: In Action & Adventure movie genre I'd like a submenu labeled "Bond" and then have the movies in chronological order - not alphabetical. I could do this on the 1st gen aTV and I still miss it. Same same for TV shows. I'm tired of scrolling through "Simpsons, season 1", "Simpsons, season 2"...."Simpsons, season 21". I just don't think the interface doesn't grow well.
Audio. I'd like to see what an Apple wireless speaker home theater system would look like.
Add iChat via iSight. Talking to people. Still happens.
New front screen. I just don't use most of those icons, and I'm tired of looking at advertisements for Netflix, Hulu and Major League Baseball every time I turn on my TV. They're as bad as my cable provider, where I have to scroll through all those channels I haven't paid for. Let me arrange (and remove) the icons I'm not interested in.
Games? I'm less interested in games ever since games started requiring me to sign onto their systems even for single-player mode. But a game for the family with an iPhone/iPad controller sounds like something that would be fun.
DVD streaming. Yes, I get DVD's from the library and I'd like to stream them to my TV from my Mac.
Emergency notifications. Yes, they happen. If there's a tornado outside and I'm watching Apple TV I still want to get the alarm.


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YouTube - MUExtension417 for 2013
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
MUExtension417 is a channel you YouTube.com and this is the annual review of content contained on that channel.
Session topic:
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David L. Burton, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Greene Countyphone: 417/881-8909
MU Extension Agriculture Connection Radio Program (Session 36 of 52)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
This radio program is setup to educate listeners on current topic within agriculture and provide them with knowlege that they can implement to improve their agriculture enterprise. MU Extension Specialist involved in the program are from the areas of Livestock and Agronomy. The program is broadcasted weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a. m. on 107.7 FM The Lake in Stockton, MO.
Patrick Davis, email@example.com Extension in Cedar Countyphone: 417/276-3313
FREE VITA Tax Preparation by Appointment Only, Northwest MO (Session 7 of 18)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 9 a.m. to Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 4 p.m.
If you are low- to moderate-income, and would like help with filing your taxes, we will help you at no cost to you. Free tax returns can also be prepared for high school and college students; as well as individuals and families who do not own a business. You do need to make an appointment. You can make your appointment by calling your local University of Missouri Extension Center or call the Andrew County Extension Center at 816.324.3147, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or you can leave a message and Kathy or Rebecca will return your call. Bring picture IDs for all adults, Social Security cards for everyone you are claiming, W-2s, 1099s, etc. It is also a good idea to bring anything you receive in the mail that indicates it is tax related and a copy of your last years' tax return.
Free Tax Preparation in Holt County
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Rebecca J. Travnichek, Ph.D, AFC, email@example.com Extension in Camden Countyphone: 573/346-2644
CPD Function--monthly staff meetings (Session 9 of 12)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Monthly staff meetings are held at the Clay County Extension Center. It provides staff members an opportunity to provide updates, share information, make announcements, raise concerns that need to be addressed and ask/answer questions.
Monthly staff meetings are held at the Clay County Extension Center.
Diana Milne, email@example.com Extension in Clay Countyphone: 816/407-3490
Chronic Disease Self-Management-Nevada On My Own (Session 2 of 6)
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When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Participants complete a series of 2 sets of 12 strength training exercises. Pre and post assessments to assess flexibility and balance will be conducted.
Participants will complete a series of 2 sets of 12 strength training exercises.
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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Bates (Session 9 of 20)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 11 a.m. to noon
A series of eight strengthening exercises will be completed in each class with a warm-up and cool down period. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to gain strength, flexibility and balance.
Participants will complete a warm-up, 2 sets each of 8 strength training exercises, and a cool down.
call Bates County Extension at 660-679-4167
Canceled: Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 5 of 11)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 2 of 11)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please call the Camden County MU Extension office to register at 573-346-2644 or email Melissa at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pamela Duitsman, email@example.com Extension in Greene Countyphone: 417/881-8909
Health Insurance Education and What You Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act - Cole County
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Health insurance education programs provide individuals and families with the resources and skills needed to make informed health insurance decisions. This session will cover: • How the new law affects you • Understanding Missouri's Health Insurance Marketplace • Understanding your health insurance options • How to get help to pay health insurance • Impact on other types of health insurance
Contact the Cole County Extension Center at 573-634-2824 or email@example.com.
Lynda Zimmerman, email@example.com Extension in Cole Countyphone: 573/634-2824
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 2 of 11)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Please call the Camden County MU Extension Office at 573-346-2644 or email Melissa at email@example.com to register.
Lowry City Town & Country 4-H Club (Session 5 of 12)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monthly Club Meeting
Kim Hall, email@example.com Extension in Johnson Countyphone: 660/747-3193
Master Gardeners of Greene County monthly board meeting (Session 3 of 31)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The board of the Master Gardeners of Greene County meets on the first Monday of the month.
Master Gardeners of Greene County monthly board meeting
Patrick Byers, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Greene Countyphone: 417/881-8909
Missouri Master Naturalist Training (Session 6 of 15)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center, 417/358-2158, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Janet C. LaFon, email@example.com Extension in Jasper Countyphone: (417) 358-2158
Webster County COAD (Long Term Recovery Committee) Meeting
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
University of Missouri Extension partners with faith-based community groups to provide assistance to individuals and families on disaster preparedness and recovery.
Quarterly meeting to discuss assisting people preparing for or recovering from disasters.
Robert A. (Bob) Schultheis, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Webster Countyphone: (417) 859-2044
2014 Annie's Project I - Marceline (Session 2 of 6)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Annie's Project is a 6-week program to help farm women become better business partners in the farm business. Topics covered will include: estate planning, leases and legal issues, marketing, how property is titled and finances. Group discussion and a hands-on computer lab will also be part of this class.
Joseph Koenen, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Putnam Countyphone: (660) 947-2705
2013 Annie's Project I - Edina (Session 2 of 6)
Karisha Devlin, email@example.com Extension in Knox Countyphone: 660/397-2179
Canceled: 2013 Annie's Project I - Montgomery City (Session 3 of 6)
Canceled: Health Insurance Education and What You Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act - Cole County
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James Humphrey, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Andrew Countyphone: 816/324-3147
Focus on Kids - Mediation Overview (Session 9 of 12)
When: Monday, March 3, 2014, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mediation Overview is mandated by he Judicial Circuit covering Henry, Bates and St. Clair counties. It is a one-hour class to help participants learn about alternative dispute resolution (mediation).
Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation) class helps participants understand what mediation is, what to expect and why it may be a viable option in their court case.
Call the Henry County Extension Center at 660-885-5556 to verify the class is being held. No pre-registration required. No fee.
Lisa Wallace, firstname.lastname@example.com Extension in Henry Countyphone: 660/885-5556
Presentations (Session 12 of 16)
Events, meetings, and other venues where I gave a presentation on behalf of the Community Arts Pilot Project.
Presentation given on the MU Extension Community Arts Pilot Project at the Grundy County Annual Dinner. Points of emphasis were: how the arts can impact development in rural communities, how people can look at what they can do in their own communities.
Montrose Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Session 5 of 12)
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Friday, September 6, 2013
V-22 Conducts Aerial Refueling Flight Test
The Bell-Boeing V-22 program is working on a new capability for its V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, aerial refueling. In August, the V-22 completed a demonstration flight over north Texas equipped with a prototype aerial refueling system. During the test flight, the V-22 successfully deployed and retracted a refueling drogue, as two fighter jets flew behind and to the side of it.
An F/A-18C Hornet flies just behind and to the side of a Bell-Boeing V-22 equipped with a prototype aerial refueling system during a demonstration flight in late August. Photo courtesy of Bell-Boeing
The Bell-Boeing team has planned for future tests where the V-22 will actually connect with a receiver aircraft and complete a live aerial refueling.
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