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Three-Pointers: Heat push streak to 13 despite LeBron James' rare off night
By Rob Mahoney
Something had to give when the rolling Miami Heat collided with the thriving Memphis Grizzlies, as both contenders put significant winning streaks on the line in their nationally televised matchup. The result was a hotly contested game without any semblance of offensive continuity.
The Grizzlies, by stylistic choice, execute defensively to the point of wearing down their opponents, and on Friday the Heat responded with a gutsy defensive showing of their own. Miami's latest victory was fundamentally different from most of their recent wins, but a 98-91 defensive triumph pushed its streak to 13 games and ended the Grizzlies' at eight.
• It's very indicative of LeBron James' overall brilliance that we could diagnose an 18-point, 10-assist, eight-rebound performance as a struggle, but the Grizzlies really did make it tougher on James than most any opponent could. James, coming off an inconceivably efficient month in which he shot 64.1 percent from the field in 13 games, was limited to 4-of-14 against Memphis, his worst shooting outing of the season and his first time under 50 percent in 15 games.
Tayshaun Prince played terrific defense on the ball, but what really limited LeBron was the looming help of Marc Gasol, Darrell Arthur and Zach Randolph. The Grizzlies' big men shaded to protect the rim from James' onslaught at just the right spots and angles, effectively deterring drives without giving up many high-value shots.
That's an incredible feat, possible in part because the Grizzlies' size prevented the Heat from going small as frequently as Heat coach Erik Spoelstra surely would have liked. LeBron's potential is fully unleashed when Miami is able to surround him with floor-spacing shooters, but pitting Shane Battier against a behemoth like Randolph invites a painful mismatch. Spoelstra was ultimately able to manage the balance between big, defensive-minded lineups and smaller, more flexible ones rather wonderfully, and in the process gave James the opportunity to enforce his will by way of attrition alone. No matter how good the defense, LeBron carries with him a second-to-second potential to overwhelm, and when the fourth quarter rolled around James contributed -- by score or assist -- on 23 of the Heat's final 31 points, including a crucial three-pointer that put Miami ahead 93-89 with 24 seconds left.
The Grizzlies have ample claim to a moral victory as far as those things go, but a course-holding performance from Dwyane Wade (22 points on 16 shots, eight assists), four three-pointers in five attempts from Battier, the timely arrival of James and smart execution allowed the Heat to match Memphis' effort and then some.
• Miami's defensive focus during its winning streak has varied from possession to possession, but Friday's showing presented a rather cogent overall performance. It helped that Wade was able to sneak away from a limited offensive player in Tony Allen to poke and prod at whichever Grizzly had the ball in position to score, but the Heat showed some of their latent potential for on-a-string defensive rotations throughout the lineup.
As a result, Miami allowed only a 45.5 effective field goal percentage (which factors in the added value of three-pointers) -- the kind of performance that ranks below even the Grizzlies' abysmal season average, and falls right in line with the mark of the league's worst-shooting team (the illustrious Charlotte Bobcats). Couple that with Memphis' depressed offensive rebounding numbers, and the Grizz seemed to lack the firepower and sheer number of scoring opportunities necessary to take full advantage of their corresponding defensive success. That's not uncommon for Memphis, but sound defensive performances complete with tidy work on the glass have been more rare for the Heat than one might expect.
• Randolph (14 points, 6-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds) tweaked his left ankle on the first possession of the game, and for a few minutes he looked absolutely miserable in hobbling up and down the court. Randolph has never been anything resembling explosive (at his quickest, one could classify his movements as sputtering), but he seemed labored just by the process of making it from end to end at half-speed. His discomfort was most noticeable when he went up for a shot at the rim and -- to Randolph's great surprise -- got no lift, shorting an uncontested two-footer on the near side of the rim. It seemed like it would only be a matter of time before Randolph packed it in for the night, but he fought through the pain and Memphis coach Lionel Hollins wisely kept him on the floor to prevent his ankle from fully locking up. Randolph unsurprisingly ended up being one of the key reasons why the Grizzlies were able to claw their way through a competitive game, and this wound as an impressive display from one of the league's preeminent tough guys. It'll likely be overlooked because of the Grizzlies' loss, but let the record show that Randolph limped his way to an admirable -- if especially floor-bound -- outing.


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Looking for some advise. The frames I extracted this year, I left out for the bees to clean.
When they were done I froze the frames for a couple days then placed in plastic hefty bins.
Is this a good idea or not? They seal tight enough that nothing can get into them. I just dont know if it is good long term?
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The Empire of Fellein is in mourning. The Emperor is dead, and the armies of the empire have grown soft. Merros Dulver, their newly-appointed – and somewhat reluctant – commander, has been tasked with preparing them to fight the most savage enemy the world has yet seen.
Meanwhile, a perpetual storm ravages the Blasted Lands, and a new threat is about to arise – the Broken are coming, and with them only Death.
File Under: Fantasy
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Date: 3rd July 2014
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"The Blasted Lands is the example of how I want to see a sequel. Slowing the pace down somewhat, focusing on exposing the envisioned world more and more but without loosing momentum and the thread that carries the story. James A. Moore gave rise to many questions in Seven Forges and now starts answering them, he continues to develop his characters and mainly Merros and Andover's stories were the most interesting for me, they showed so much of the world and the story, I have the same feeling of when I finished Seven Forges, it's been a few days but the story is still racing through my mind and when I think about one scene, many follow-ups pop up. Few authors achieve to get me so addicted to their works. And well the ending. yes I am going to say it again WOW. There will be war and it wont be pretty."
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"Where Seven Forges teased a reader with the Sa'ba Taalor and their strange land, The Blasted Lands goes a long way toward fulfilling their promise, revealing much more about their culture and history as well as hinting at the origin of the waste lands themselves. And while the Sa'ba Taalor are still the stars of this show, Mr. Moore has also deftly turned the Fellein characters into more than cardboard scenery for his master race, as Drash Krohan, General Dulver and Andover Lashk shine in their own special ways. All in all, this novel was a great read, and this series is definitely one to watch for any true fantasy aficionado."
– Bookwraiths
"From living mountains to the secret behind the veils of a nation, Moore pushes and pulls the story through questions and answers, keeping the reader on their toes. For me, The Blasted Lands is more immersive and thrilling than some of the fantasy masterpieces. Moore shapes a story which appeals to fans of all types, showing how fantasy can be a grand equalizer. The Blasted Lands does this and more, making it not just a sophomore book in a series but a genuinely good story."
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Investing more than $471 million toward new cures and treatments in 2015 alone, the biopharmaceutical industry ranks as one of the largest funders of research and development aimed at curing neglected and major diseases in the developing world. Over the last decade, biopharmaceutical research companies have provided more than $9.2 billion in direct assistance to healthcare in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This includes donations of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and equipment, as well as other material and labor. Learn more about industry programs at Global Health Progress.
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Attorney General halts Unicoi hospital sale
ERWIN, Tenn. - It's back to square one for the cash-strapped Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.
The Tennessee Attorney General put a hold on a proposed sale to Mountain States Health Alliance by sending the issue back to the hospital board for more public input.
Unicoi County Memorial Hospital's longtime financial problems are far from over.
The hospital board's decision earlier this year to accept a purchase offer from Mountain States Health Alliance instead of Wellmont Health System has been riddled with controversy.
And now the Tennessee Attorney General won't approve the deal until several of his concerns are settled. "I was surprised with some of the points he stipulated," says board of control member Sue Jean Wilson.
In Tuesday's notice to the board the attorney general called for more public input on the sale.
Many in this community feel they never had the chance offer their insight. "It's about having a choice, the people want a choice, this is America, we are a democracy and we should have a choice," says resident Sue Huskins.
The attorney general wants a guarantee that the county and town of Erwin will spend the $1.5 million they will receive from the sale on healthcare and asks for the deal to be voted on by both Erwin aldermen and the county commission.
Commissioners voted on the sale once before, but ended up split. "They chose four in favor, four against, and one abstained," says county mayor Greg Lynch.
Lynch says he's been concerned with how the sale was handled from the beginning.
The mayor says he feels the price was too low.
As the hospital board continues to work through the attorney general's opinion, there's concern if the hospital has the money to stay open.
Hospital officials say the line of credit extended by Mountain States is about to run out. "At first it was fine," says Wilson. "Now it's getting down to where some of the vendors are starting to send letters."
The question is what happens next.
Mountain States Health Alliance CEO Dennis Vonderfecht issued a statement, saying "We believe the hospital board followed the proper procedures in evaluating which proposal was in the best interest of the residents of Unicoi County," and that Mountain States remains committed to the deal.
Meanwhile, a Wellmont spokesman says they are pleased with the decision by the attorney general and are waiting on more decisions from the hospital board before preparing for their next move.
The hospital board of control is set meet about the attorney generals requirements at a meeting Thursday night. The county commission could take up the issue at its next meeting.
Dennis Vonderfecht's full statement
"We believe the hospital board followed the proper procedures in evaluating which proposal was in the best interest of the residents of Unicoi County, and we are disappointed that the state attorney general does not feel the same way about the process. MSHA remains committed to meeting the needs of Unicoi County residents, however, and we are eager to work with the UCMH Board of Control to address all of the outstanding issues.
"The residents of Unicoi County deserve nothing less than the best in their health care, and MSHA has done much over the past eight months to support the hospital's operations and make improvements during this interim period. There is a great deal of assistance that the hospital still requires, however, that we cannot legally do until the sale is final. MSHA stands ready to make every necessary resource available to the hospital upon receiving permission from the State of Tennessee."
Dennis Vonderfecht, MSHA President and CEO
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Hip-hop is a fickle, ephemeralbeast; a genre filled with trend-hopping "artists," corporatehucksters and walking gimmicks desperate to achieve their 15 minutes of shine.Look back at the hip-hop charts 20 years ago—hell, look back 10—and see howmany names you're still reading about today.
Ever since a 17-year-old NasirBin Olu Dara Jones appeared on Main Source's 1991 classic "Live at the Barbeque,"hip-hop would be irrevocably changed. Nas. Gifted poet. Confessor. Agitator. Metaphormaster. Street's disciple. Political firebrand. Tongue-twisting genius. Withmusic in his blood courtesy of famed blues musician father Olu Dara, theself-taught trumpeter attracted crowds with his playing at age 4, wrote hisfirst verse at age 7 and, with 1994's Illmatic,created one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time before he could legallydrink. Two decades on, Nas remains an incendiary, outspoken and brutally candidrapper on the recently released Life isGood, his tenth album and sixth to debut at the top of the Billboard 200.
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"Iused to listen to that Red Alert and Rap Attack/I fell in love with all thatpoetry/Mastered that" – Nas, "The Don"
Before the 11 Grammy nominations,seven platinum albums and Top 5 rankings on MTV's 10 Greatest MCs of All Time andThe Source's Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, 17-year-old Nas would take dailytrips to Manhattan hoping to secure a major label deal, only to be shot down bynearly every label. When 3rd Bass co-founder MC Serch brought his demo tape tothe attention of Faith Newman, then-Director of A&R for Columbia Records, shemade a deal with Serch that day, offering Nas a $17,000 advance and thelifeline to begin his career.
With hundreds of thousands ofwords alongside entire books written on the album, it seems almost trite todayto discuss the universal impact and acclaim that Illmatic had on rap. Put simply: the album has long been considereda masterpiece not just in hip hop, but music as a whole, inspiring countlesssubsequent rappers and establishing Nas as the most vivid storyteller of urbanlife since Rakim and Chuck D.
1996's It Was Written built upon Illmatic'sfoundation, with "Street Dreams" and "If I Ruled the World" (the latter withLauryn Hill) becoming radio staples and vaulting Nas into mainstream success.For his two 1999 albums, I Am… and Nastradamus, the rapper balancedcommercial aspirations with extended metaphors and rough street anthems,carving out multiple identities that better reflected the rapper's expandedworldview.
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There were a lot of threads thrown out there in 2010. Some good and some not so good. Which ones did you really enjoy - like you were always checking back to read the latest posts? For me, there are 2 that come to mind: "How is your favorite MLB team doing" by Harvey and "Post pics of your car" by Dodge Daytona Turbo". Judging by the# of hits, it looks like Im not the only supporter of these threads
This one
My favorite were the ones about the Ecoboost. It was interesting to read the posts by the haters that doubted it from early on and are now left with more excuses now that Ford built a V8 slaying engine. Excellent mileage combined with power that rivals 5.7 Hemi and larger engines. I cannot wait to do more threads for 2011 on this great subject.
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[quote user="gmen46"][quote user="gumby742"][quote user="Joe Morrison"]
[quote user="gumby742"]The reasons why the Giants won't be a dynasty or even really considered is because we stunk or were very average for 2 of the last 4-5 years. A dynasty wins consistently. We haven't been. The regular season is very important especially when it comes to public perception.[/quote]

And that's why he or she calls themselves Gumby, what team has been a winner every year except the Pats who play with the Jets, Dolphins, and Buffalo, if the GMEN played those 3 twice a year they would be winners every year to.

Super Bowls determine Champions, no matter how they get there, weren't the Packers a wild card when they won theirs, and who did they have to play, the Bears, Vikings, Lions, give me a break.

Different strokes for different folks. Being a dynasty is all about public perception. Honestly, the only year where I felt good about our chances going into the post season was 2008. Prior to that we kind of walked into the playoffs with our tails between our legs. We also had 4 straight one and dones.

Compare that to the likes of the Steelers and Patriots, who have been absolutely dominant pretty much for the majority of the last 10 years. Those teams win convincingly, we don't. The Giants give me a heartattack practically every game because we play down to the level of our competition.

[/quote] We have NEVER had 4 straight "one and dones" in the playoffs, even going all the way to the beginning of the Super Bowl era, 45 years. And, in fact, under Eli-Coughlin era we have lost only 3 playoff games. The only playoff season that it could be said we "walked into" with "tails between our legs" in the LAST 19 YEARS was 2006, when we got in with an 8-8 record. In 1993, 97 (Division winner), 2000 (Division winner), 02, 05 (Division winner), 07, 08, and this year (Divison winner), we definitely did not "walk into the playoffs with our tails between our legs). While the Steelers have arguably been dominant for most of the past 8 years, they certainly did not win their Super Bowls "convincingly". In fact I would argue the only Super Bowl they have been involved in any "convincing" manner since 1979, has been their 2 LOSSES, in 1995 and 2010. Patriots have been, along with the Colts and Steelers to lesser extents, the cream of the NFL the past 11 years, true enough. And many regular season games have resulted in "convincing" wins, if you will, especially in 2007. But none--NONE-- of the 5 Super Bowls they have played in, have been won OR lost "convincingly". That is, if by "convincingly" you mean huge gaps in score differential. And, oh my, the past 2 seasons the Patriots were "one and done". And they missed the playoffs the year before that. Even more strange, including the 2007 Super Bowl the Patriots are 2-4 in playoffs and Super Bowls since 2007. While, oh my god, the Giants are 5-1 in playoffs and Super Bowls since 2007. How do you like THEM apples of "public perception"?[/quote]

Oh, I'm only talking about the last 10 years, because I think the OP was who is the next dynasty etc etc.

Ok, 3 straight one and dones then. When I say, with our tails between our legs, i mean that we weren't a very convincing team entering the playoffs. It's safe to say that even though we won our division, short of 2008, we weren't scaring anyone. And fair or not, imo, that's what the public perceives as being a great team. There was a reason why we never got any respect.

People down play the role of the regular season, but the regular season is still very important - especially when it comes to public perception as a team. When we won the SB, the talk was still on the Pats. Why? They were the dominant team in the regular season. When we won the SB in 2007, the talk was still on the Pats. Same deal. The Only time we got any respect from the media was in 2008. Even though we were 1 and done, the media were saying how we collapsed and how we were worn out. It was NOT how great the eagles played. The difference? We played great in the regular season.

lol. I don't control public perception. You can give all the reasons you want, but it's obvious we don't get much respect around the NFL - SB win or not.


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|Doc to Bill Walker: Stick to basketball
|03.13.09 at 12:21 pm ET
This has to feel like Twilight Zone week for Bill Walker.
On Wednesday night in Miami, he played against his college teammate at Kansas State, one Michael Beasley.
Tonight he goes against his high school chum, and NBA Rookie of the Year favorite, O.J. Mayo.
But after Wednesday night, coach Doc Rivers isn't going to Walker for any scouting reports. Beasley was 4-for-9 with four rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes as he was a force off the bench for the Heat.
"We talked to him about Beasley, too, and he gave us a bad scouting report so we're no longer listening to Billy Walker and his scouting reports," Rivers said Friday morning.
Meanwhile, Mayo, to be fair to Walker, can't be compared to many others in this year's rookie class. He has started all 63 games this season, averaging 18.8 points a game. This doesn't come as a surprise to Walker, who knows of Mayo from their days back in Cincinnati at North College Hill High.
"He's a very good player," Walker said of Mayo Friday morning at Celtics shootaround. "He's been playing at a pro style since he was young. He knows all the tricks. It's going to be tough to guard him."
Mayo went on to star at Southern California for one year before turning pro while Walker joined Michael Beasley at Kansas State.
Rivers, like every other basketball fan, was enthralled by the six-overtime thriller between Syracuse and Connecticut in the Big East Tournament that ended at 1:22 Friday morning.
"I was up because I watching the Phoenix-Cleveland game," Rivers said. "So, I was just going back and forth, it was pretty cool.
"I like UConn and coach Calhoun, I was hoping they lost at the end of it, I really was," Rivers said. "I was thinking, 'Forget this Big East Tournament, they've got a chance to win the NCAA Tournament.' I think, in a strange way, it was beneficial. Now they can regroup. They have a chance to get their legs back and get ready for their first game."
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A rectangular field has two posts with a ring on top of each post.
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Nisswa Chamber of Commerce has board of directors openings
The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is seeking community minded individuals to participate as members of the Nisswa Chamber board of directors.
The board has two open director positions, beginning January 2013, for a three-year term commitment.
The requirements are: you or the company you represent must be a Nisswa chamber member; and you must be available to volunteer personal time to attend monthly board meetings on a regular basis, as well as volunteer time for involvement with various chamber sponsored committees and events.
The mission of the Nisswa chamber is to be a strong, effective organization focused on promoting our businesses, our community and our quality of life. The vision of the Nisswa chamber is to promote the Nisswa community as the pre-eminent destination to live, visit, work and play in the lakes area.
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Les Schwab Tire Ctr — S 180th St
Tukwila, WA Hours and Location
Category: Tire-Dealers-Retail
Hours street map for all businesses nearby.
Les Schwab Tire Ctr Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- Les Schwab Tire Ctr: Renton — 2.6 miles
- Les Schwab Tire Ctr: Kent — 2.8 miles
- Les Schwab Tire Ctr: Kent — 3.8 miles
Other Automotive Nearby:
- Jiffy Lube: Seattle — 0.0 miles
- Penske Truck Rental: Kent — 1.1 miles
- Big O Tires: Renton — 2.3 miles
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6804 S 180th St
Tukwila, WA 98188Driving Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Les Schwab Tire Ctr: Renton — 2.6 miles
- Les Schwab Tire Ctr: Kent — 2.8 miles
- Les Schwab Tire Ctr: Kent — 3.8 miles
Other Automotive Nearby:
- Jiffy Lube: Seattle — 0.0 miles
- Penske Truck Rental: Kent — 1.1 miles
- Big O Tires: Renton — 2.3 miles
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Les Schwab Services
Honest Advice on Tires for Over 60 Years
Doing the Right Thing by our Customers
Anybody can sell you tires. Earning your trust takes more.
At over 450 tire shops across the West, the pros at Les Schwab work every day to earn your trust and repeat business. When you buy tires from Les Schwab you get services like:
- Free repairs on flat tires,
- Free road hazard protection,
- Free tire rotations and rebalancing, and more.
Come to us for new tires, tire repair, wheel and tire packages — or for a free check on the wear of your existing tires. See our Best Tire Value Promise for more details.
Best Tire Warranties
Buying tires from Les Schwab is different from what you get elsewhere. Our tire shops stand behind every sale for the life of the tires, with warranties that can be worth hundreds of dollars — and they don't cost extra.
This means we guarantee our tires and workmanship with refunds or replacements at no charge if there's any defect. It's part of our Best Tire Value Promise, because we want you as a customer for life.
Tires for Whatever You Drive
Car tires, light truck tires, truck tires, tractor tires — Les Schwab has what you need. See our inventory of passenger vehicle tires, or visit our Specialty Tires page for information on commercial and farm tires, trailer tires, ATV tires and more. Need wheels? We sell those, too.
Questions About Tires?
With so many options, selecting the right tire can be confusing. Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions and view videos about tire basics here . Or just stop by to talk to one of our tire techs. They're happy to tell you what's best for your vehicle and your driving.
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Quality tires are just one part of what makes for stable, safe driving. Your car's shock absorbers and struts are equally important in assuring your vehicle gets a good grip on the road—even with sudden stops, potholes and bumps.
Les Schwab provides free pre-trip safety checks on all suspension system components. We also offer full sales and service on shocks and struts if yours need replacing.
Custom Wheels for Any Ride
For the auto enthusiast, Les Schwab Tire Centers offers a full selection of wheels for the look you're after. No matter what you drive—passenger car, light truck, SUV, hot rod, muscle car—we offer all major wheel brands, including Ultra Motorsports, XD, Niche, Vision, American Racing and many more, in dozens of styles.
Our wheel and tire experts can also help with dually, ATV and trailer wheels, accessories and powder coating.
Imagine a new look for your ride by browsing our wheel catalogue here .
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You know us best for tires. But did you know Les Schwab is one of the West's largest providers of batteries for just about anything you drive? We sell batteries for cars, trucks, tractors, RVs, boats, motorcycles, ATVs, even golf carts. And they come with the great Les Schwab service you expect, including free car battery and charging system inspections. Come on in for a free check before a dead auto battery becomes a hassle—or a hazard:
- When your car's sometimes hard to start
- Before a road or business trip
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<I think a single giant comb like that is pretty dangerous. Its prone to collapse unless you leave it alone with its attachments, and you can't really do that can you? You must be able to remove the comb, you can't view it from the side for an inspection.>
As I have stated in the past I like to run large volume TBH's that make very large comb. The only attachments I see is when they are heavy. I cut the attachments and as long as I handel them gently I have never had a comb fall from the bar I don't have any problem inspecting. I just put it back on the attachments I cut and the bees do the rest. I have never had a comb collapse yet and all I did on the hottest days was prop the lid and pull the back bar.


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How long does it take to issue a purchase order number?
All requisition go through an approval path. The length of time it takes to get through that is dependent upon how often approvers access the system. The Purchasing Department (fis_marilyn) is the final approval in the path. Once it reaches fis_marilyn it is issued a P.O. number. We are in our approval folder several times a day issuing purchase orders.
Who will place the order, me or the Purchasing Department?
When you enter a requisition you will see a field asking for a message. The message you choose will determine who places the order.
Is it possible that payment can be made before I receive the merchandise?
Yes, by submitting a prepayment form to the Purchasing Department, all supporting documentation will be attached to the P.O. and choosing the prepayment message in your requisition entry.
Could I purchase the items I require and then be reimbursed?
This is highly discouraged. You have not been authorized to purchase these items and most vendors will accept our P.O.'s.
Is it possible I could obtain an emergency purchase order number?
Yes, please refer to our Emergency Purchasing Policy.
May I ask a vendor to hold an item for me in anticipation of a forthcoming purchase order?
This is highly discouraged. In the event the requisition was rejected by someone in your approval path, the vendor could hold you liable for the payment of the items.
Is it possible to purchase an item without a purchase order?
No. All items must be purchased with an approved purchase order number except in an emergency situation. (Refer to Emergency Purchasing Policy)
May I preview films, books, or other curriculum and then decide to purchase the item?
We prefer that a P.O be issued first. This will help in tracking invoices and receiving slips. If you choose to purchase the viewed items, then we will use the P.O. If you choose not to purchase the merchandise, then we will void the P.O. for you.
Is it possible to use a "Sole Source" statement to purchase goods and services?
Please refer to our Sole Source Policy.
How do I cancel (void) a purchase order?
Contact the purchasing department by phone or e-mail and we will be happy to void a P.O. for you.
How do I buy from Wal-Mart?
Enter your requisition for items needed. When P.O. is issued, come by our office to check out a Wal-Mart credit card. Pick up merchandise and return the credit card and receipt to the Purchasing Department.
What other credit card accounts does the college have?
We have credit cards in individual names at this time. Use same purchasing procedure as you would a Wal-Mart purchase.
How do I purchase over the internet?
Amazon.com is the only vendor that we know of that will accept a P.O. over the internet. After P.O. is approved, the Purchasing Department will place the order using the P.O. number.
How do I check status of an order in the system?
At this time the system does not provide us the option of viewing the status of a placed order. Please feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail and we'll try to help you with this.
How do I know if a requisition has been approved?
While in your pending requisition folder, go into the requisition in question and then hit "F9" and this will show your approval path. An "A" signifies an approval. An "A" by the name fis_marilyn will indicate your requisition has been approved and a P.O. number assigned. Also, a copy of the P.O. will be emailed to the author of the requistion when it has been approved.
How do I find a P.O. number?
While in your pending requisition folder, go into your requisition in question, hit ENTER on any line item and you will see the assigned P.O. number.
How do I know if a bill has been paid?
Refer to the status option under your DPS menu.
Why haven't I received an invoice?
Invoices are now being directed to the Purchasing Department. You will not see an invoice. If a copy is needed for your records, you are welcome to come by our office and make a copy for yourself. All receiving documents must also be forwarded to us letting us know if merchandise is okay to pay.
What happens if I don't have access to an account number that I'm suppose to have access to?
Account number access must be approved by your supervisor, dean, or chairperson and conveyed to Ginger Mulloy in the Computer Center so that she can set up your account access.
What do I use blanket P.O.'s for?
Blanket P.O.'s are used for items that are purchased on a regular basis and the price is usually going to be the same. (Ex. telephone charges) These P.O.'s can be made to cover an entire fiscal year. As the invoices come in, we will pay them from the blanket P.O. (Refer to Blanket P.O.'s in Policy Manuel)
How do I buy at the bookstore?
The bookstore in an excellent place to use for emergency purchases. You do not need a P.O. to purchase at bookstore unless you are using federal funds. The bookstore will ask for your GL account number at time of purchase.
What is the process for getting a budget adjustment?
Budget Revisions are processed the same as a requisition, except instead of "RR" you replace it with "BR". It will go through the appropriate approval path.
What is the process for travel?
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Naughty Dog new title for PS4
Every playstation fan knows and loves Naughty Dog. After finishing the Last of Us, i was only able to think about what Naughty Dog would bring to the table next; ecpecially will the next gen tech they will be working with in the PS4. I compleatly understand how highly anticapated people are about an Uncharted 4; but me personaly would love to see another new and fresh title. Seeing what one of the other teams at Naughty Dog created with the Last of Us, I know that there are other worlds that they will soon bring to the PS4. Sadly I don't see Sony aquiring the rights to Crash Bandicoot (One of my favorite games of all time) from Activision anytime soon. I sure hope Naughty Dog's new game is something diffrent and not another sequal or prequal to one of ther previous games. I personally believe that a new Naughty Dog game will be anounced during Gamescom this year 2013. If not then i am sure to see an anoucment this Fall of 2013 ( I would say October, due to the Last of Us easter egg. which is the one where all clanders in game pointed to a date in October. Could be anything though). So let me know what you guys think.
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How can it suck if the public hasn't seen or heard about it, just our own speculation. Uncharted 4 would be amazing and so would jak 4 but anything that naughty dog does just keeps getting better so im up for ether or naughty dog might just surprise us with a brand new i.p again, I mean like why wouldn't they it worked out perfectly for them with the last of us
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plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz naughty dog i love uncharted 3 plzzzz fix the problem of crash with ps3 fat (60 go) in solo mode and in multiplayer and i want uncharted 4 in ps3 like in ps4


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Such is the
plot of Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (not to be confused with Rouge
Squadron, which is a division of Mary Kay Cosmetics). The plot falls somewhere
between the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. For
those of you attempting to follow George Lucas' strange timeline, this is a
prequel to the sequel to the original, which is a sequel to a movie that hasn't
even been made yet, nor have its two prequels. Makes perfect sense, doesn't
All joking aside, the designers of the game seemed to be a little confused about where in the timeline they were making this game. Considering the constant references in the manual to scenes in The Empire Strikes Back, it would have been better if they had just said, "Fly an X-wing - it'll be fun."
Graphically, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron tests the limits of the N64 console. X-wings, Y-wings, Speeders, and other ships are all rendered in beautiful detail. The polygons are tight and the frame rate is nice. In fact, to totally enjoy this game, it is recommended that you buy the N64 expansion pack. It tightens the graphics and makes gameplay even smoother. Of course, those of you unwilling to expand will still find a very pretty game.
In the movie industry, few films had more effect on movie theater sound than
Star Wars. Never fear, dear reader - the sound in Rogue Squadron
is just as invigorating. The N64 is often criticized for poor sound and speech,
but you wouldn't know it here. Plenty of voices flesh out the missions, including
a fairly decent Luke (not Mark Hamill. . .he's busy as the Joker in Batman).
Background music is authentic and fits the mood. Hearing a Tie Fighter scream
by you, with its lasers strafing your hull, is a sound to behold.
Beautiful graphics
and sound aside, Rogue Squadron is a lot of fun to play. Understand one
thing, however; Rogue Squadron is very much an arcade game. Fans of the
PC legend X-wing vs. Tie Fighter will be
disappointed that there really aren't that many flight sim aspects to the game.
For the console enthusiast, however, this game is almost a dream come true.
The designers heard everyone say that their favorite part of Shadows
of the Empire was the first Hoth level, so they made an entire game out
of that concept. Not a lot of depth, but a heck of a lot of fun.
Although the control is a little wily at first, gamers who have gotten used to the N64 controller should have no problem with this game. You can pilot numerous craft including an X-wing, a Y-wing, an A-wing, a V-wing, a Speeder, and maybe even a certain modified Corellian freighter. Each ship has a small variation in control, but not enough to cause problems.
Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks. All missions take place on planets. Considering that most of the fighting in the movies was done in outer space, many gamers will be severely disappointed. Though there is a bonus mission where you assault the Death Star, the game always has a definitive up and down.
On top of that, there is no multiplayer at all. This game is strictly one player. While that is great if you are on your own, your friends might get a wee bit bored sitting around waiting for their turn at the wheel. With the high frame-rate made possible by the expansion pack, this could have been a fabulous split screen game.
All in all, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron is a fun arcade game that all gamers will enjoy. Unfortunately, it lacks both the depth and the multiplayer that would have made this a truly great game. For fans of Star Wars and fast paced action games, this is a sure bet.


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You know whos not stucious, people who brag about how good they are at Call of Duty. Seriously Fuck you. Being good at a video game doesn't make you cool. its juss a good way to make sure you never get your thang wet again. enjoy this.
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The courses described below are offered under "Selected Topics" course numbers. Departments offer Selected Topics only occasionally and the selection is different every semester. Selected Topics courses do not repeat material presented by regular semester courses.
This class explores the social history of Japanese-style gardens built in North America between 1876-present. It studies how Japanese have wanted their culture to be seen abroad, and how Japanese-Americans have used landscape building and maintenance as an economic activity and act of cultural self definition.
This seminar will deal with special issues in modern/contemporary art.
This class will study the history, theory, and practice of 19th century photography.
This course will explore art in the Sixties.
Students are to check in at the Art Department Student Services Office, FA4-106 for a syllabus for this class.
A studio course that will give an introduction to the basic principles of animated action and movement for drawn animation.
A studio course presenting the basic principles of character design for a variety of applications, such as illustration of printed material, animated film, and the toy industry.
A studio course that involves drawing from life with a concentration on the narrative context, emphasis on expression, gesture, and mark making. Subjects include human and animal forms.
This course examines the experiences of countries and places in Asia as seen from the perspective of their world system interactions, and Asian American experiences in the context of world migration patterns and the relationship of diasporic communities with their places of origin and each other worldwide.
Prerequisite: Consent of Director of program. This seminar style course is designed to equip students with the transformational power of ethical leadership and decision-making through interaction with high-caliber leaders in organizations across business, media, healthcare and government. A variety of ethical issues will be covered.
Designed for students interested in doing business in Chinese-speaking areas. The course reinforces listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while developing vocabulary specifically needed to conduct business in Chinese.
This course explores the matrix of change in China during the Cultural Revolution and modernization period. Through an examination of the visual and textual representations of this era, the novels and films bring us vis a vis with an emerging and changing Chinese identity.
This course will focus on the various Chinese metaphysical and theoretical frameworks through which the relationship between Fengshui and Chinese culture will be analyzed and interpreted.
This course examines Sanskrit and its importance in the traditional and contemporary culture of India through text, song, documentary and film. Students of Latin and Greek will be encouraged to approach the study of Sanskrit from a comparative perspective.
Through discussions, presentations, and written assignments students will turn a critical eye towards race, resistance, authenticity, and gender in hip hop writing. The goal of the course is to consider from a rhetorical perspective how public discourse about hip hop shapes our perceptions of it.
This course will examine the nature and role of communication in development and fundraising in organizations; emphasis is on theory and application in nonprofit organizations.
Surrealism originated in France in the 1920s. Influenced by the writings of Sigmund Freud, the surrealists attempted to express in art and literature the workings of the unconscious and to synthesize these workings with the conscious mind. This course will explore these issues in poetry, novels, paintings and films.
This course will examine major 20th century experimental writers and theorists worldwide. In addition to contemporary European women writers, the class will examine works by third- world writers.
Magical Realism is the dominant aesthetic tendency in 20th century Latin American and Caribbean expressive culture. This course will survey painters, filmmakers, and writers, in pursuit of works which reflect that obscure object of marvelousdesire -- realismo magico.
This course will examine selected works of Nobel Prize Laureates (between 1934-2001) from five different countries, who played a major role in the march of world literature.
Come join us for a study of one of the handful of great mythological systems humanity has created - the mythology of Mesoamerica (Mexico and Guatemala) as it has existed prior to the coming of the conquistadores and European culture.
Students in this course will read novels and other writings (poetry, diaries, letters) by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte. We will also read critical essays and biographies of these remarkable Victorian sisters.
Students will read texts from several different genres (novels, poetry, short stories, and non-fiction) by Lawrence Durrell and John Fowles, two highly significant English writers of the 20th century. Their work will be examined in the context of the continuum of modernism to postmodernism.
This seminar will trace the career of one of the most esteemed American writers of the 20th century, focusing on Faulkner's novels as well as his works of shorter fiction.
This course provides an in-depth study of Herman Melville by exploring a number of his novels in light of theories and the history of the novel. We will be reading novels from the different periods of Melville's career as well as representative novels and critical statements from the development of the novel as a genre. ENGL 488 Section 1 (Post) Modern Persuasion This section will investigate ancient, modern, and postmodern practices of persuasion, with emphasis on how traditional arguments in texts have been partially transformed through digital media.
In this course we will study the works of Samuel Johnson in depth in an effort to understand the literary culture in England in the latter half of the 18th century.
An in-depth exploration of major works by American fiction writers of ethnically disparate origins. This seminar will reconsider the distinction between "mainstream" and "marginal" in favor of a pluralistic, polyphonic understanding of the literary history of the United States.
This course will examine both the history and practical applications of teaching Basic Writing. The texts in this class will be oriented to instructor practice, but textbook sources will include selections from the beginnings of Basic Writing as a field of study to current (re)examinations.
This course studies constructions of gender and the multiple manifestations of sexuality throughout Latin American history. Utilizing literature and primary sources, we will consider how the family, politics, culture, and the economy historically have conditioned unequal power relations between men and women.
A survey of the major literary works from Kojikito contemporary Japanese authors. Students reflect on the predominant movements, genres, rhetorical devices, literary techniques, and writers of the works. This course is conducted in Japanese and English.
This course will examine the connections between perception and action, which has become a muchdebated issue amongst both philosophers and scientists. We will be concerned with three questions: How is visual information used to select targets of action and to guide goal-oriented behavior? What effect does occurrent visual information have on subsequent information-acquisition activity? Does action have a constitutive role in perceptual content?
This course will provide intensive training in research methods and is restricted to psychology students in their junior year who are in the COR program.
This course is a systematic study of the psychological issues affecting lesbians, gay men and bisexual individuals. The course integrates the most recent research-based information with life experiences of lesbian/gay/bisexual people in such areas as conceptualization and origin of sexual orientation, heterosexism, coming out, lifespan development, psychosocial identity, internalized homophobia, relationships, parenting, and clinical services for GLB clients. The course emphasizes an affirmative approach and is appropriate for students of any sexual orientation.
This course examines how race, culture, and ethnicity impact (a) the study of psychology, (b) individual experiences, behavior, and identity, and (c) multicultural competence in various professional settings. It is designed to allow both non-majors and majors in psychology to understand the psychological underpinnings of cultural, racial, and ethnic influences upon individual identity and interpersonal interactions.
This course will provide intensive training in research methods and is restricted to psychology students in their senior year who are in the COR program.
This course is concerned with terrorist practices and objectives as well as with the effects of terrorism and antiterrorist policies on political freedom, individual privacy, and other human rights. Examining historical and contemporary examples of terrorism carried out by private groups and organizations (for example, al Qaeda) as well as by national governments (for example, Nazi Germany), the course will identify the various kinds of people who become terrorists and the diverse origins of private and state terrorist organizations.
Starting with the conquest of the New World and leading up to the present time with the Latinization of the United States and Brazil, this course examines the historical and social conditions that account for the dominant position that Spanish enjoys in the world's linguistic hierarchy. In addition, it focuses on the future of the language in the global economy, with particular emphasis on the American and Asian continents.
This course on women's intellectual trajectory in Spain will contextualize feminism, rights, and equality for the medieval period to the present. Scholarly definitions and everyday uses of the term "feminism" will be discussed for various time periods and social contexts. Authors include activists, politicians, nuns, and other writers whose thinking challenges social norms and advocates social justice.


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text: This is my first year keeping bees. I am open to both sides of using chemical or not using them. What are the oils that I have seen mentioned here that I can use instead. I already use IPM bottom boards. One hive swarmed in late July and will need feeding. The other one has a hefty supply of honey.


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A Short introduction to using Logo. This is the first in a twelve part series.
What happens when a procedure calls itself?
Mathematics has always been a powerful tool for studying, measuring and calculating the movements of the planets, and this article gives several examples.
Mathematics is everywhere if you look carefully enough. Look at these 16 images. How many can you identify? What mathematics can you see in the images? Can you think of a reason for the shapes existing as they do? Can you spot shapes which share any common mathematical structures?


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"If you want to afflict the world with the contents of an empty skull, common courtesy requires that you at least try to do it with a little polish."_Russell Baker
I'd like to honor the best of the recently deceased political campaigns. Unfortunately, "best" turned out to be in short supply this year, but there was a surplus of worst. And I have just the prize for that.
Welcome to the Gaggie Awards, in recognition of those who, in the pursuit of elective offices for which they were manifestly unqualified or in their inept coverage thereof, have achieved the heights of creative incompetence.
The Gaggies are named after Hayes Gahagan, an independent candidate for the US Senate in 1978, remembered fondly for announcing that enemies unknown had altered his campaign photos by inserting subliminal images of genitalia in, among other places, the part in his hair. In spite of some careful checking, no independent observer was ever able to develop any prurient interest in Gahagan's hairline.
Nevertheless, without the standard he set, I doubt we'd have had former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Connolly getting arrested on Halloween for dressing up as Osama bin Laden, complete with toy assault rifle and fake grenades, to protest the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights.
That's a legacy worth honoring. The envelope, please.
The I-Think-The-Office-You-Want-Is-Down-The-Hall-And-To-The-Left Award goes to Eric DesMarais, an independent candidate for the state Senate from Bangor. Asked by the Bangor Daily News for his top priority if elected, DesMarais said it would be the "immediate withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and Iraq." After he'd used his lofty position as a freshman in the Maine Senate to accomplish that, he also intended to end the "two-party corporate monopoly" and bring about a "democratic redistribution of wealth."
The Apparently-You've-Never-Met-The-Guy Award goes to Inc. magazine for being the first publication ever to describe Democratic Governor John Baldacci as a "Policy wonk." The magazine did come closer to the truth in saying Baldacci's accomplishments had been "mitigated by mistakes, failures or oversights."
The Reaching-The-Fringe-Voters Award goes to Portland City Council candidate Kevin Donoghue for the large campaign sign displayed on Main Street in Farmington, a town approximately 90 miles from the district Donoghue sought to represent.
The Speaking-Up-For-The-Fringe-Voters Award goes to Don Tuttle of Augusta, who seemed less than enthralled with mayoral candidate Roger Katz's professionally produced poster near the Civic Center, which claimed Katz would be "A Mayor For All of Us." Tuttle's small homemade sign next to it said, "Except Me!"
The Are-You-Only Insecure-About-Your-Looks-Or-Is-It-Your-Sexuality-Too Award goes to Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz for his October 25 piece complaining about a re-election ad Portland School Committee member Stephen Spring ran in a gay newspaper, in which Spring described himself as "Gay, Green and Gorgeous." After disputing Spring's claim that he was, in fact, gorgeous, Nemitz implied homosexual candidates should return to the closet, because, "It also remains to be seen what kind of homophobic hay the Christian Civic League of Maine might make out of the gay school committee member who uses sexual innuendo as a campaign strategy." As if anyone would care.
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Flat Stanley's Finale
Trip Start Jan 17, 2010
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I visited Mrs. Herman's and Mrs. Chumbley's class this past Wednesday. We did a little show and tell and they were free to ask me any questions about my adventures abroad.
In turn, they presented me with the projects they have been working on with Flat Stanley all semester! They created a slide show for their all-school book project and showed me the other projects they completed.
It was so much fun to see the excitement and enthusiasm that these kids had for not only their reading projects but for my stories and experiences as well. Many of them remembered exact details from my entries and were asking me about little stories I had mentioned along the way. The most popular question, of course, was whether Flat Stanley REALLY did drink the beer in Germany! hahahaha
I've uploaded a photo of the class and me. And below, I will post a link to their project site (as soon as I can find the web address from Mrs. Chum). There you can find the slide show they created for me! The kids read my letter (I wrote a letter in French and English) and had it recorded for the slide show! :)


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Canvas versus Metasploit
Anyhow, I will explain more about this sample video some time along with why its not always worth relying on one tool
Share experiences or thoughts on hacking tools.
dynamik wrote:Good stuff. As much as I like the music, you could probably do a bit of editing to shorten the length a bit. Sitting through autopwn twice got a bit tedious.
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Sorter ---> Parse out exploitable services
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sil wrote:Dynamik you get your ISACA results yet... I feel like I'm watching paint dry @ this point
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dynamik wrote:I actually was but forgot to ask, thanks. Am I missing something though? Didn't you say the system was fully patched? Why was that exploit able to execute successfully?
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(March 30, 2006)--The UTSA Graduate School will host the annual Graduate Program Days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 4 at the Humanities and Social Sciences Building foyer, 1604 Campus, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 at the Frio Street Building commons, Downtown Campus.
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Representatives from all of UTSA's colleges will be on hand to discuss graduate school entrance requirements and degree options for master's and Ph.D. degree programs.
Other participating UTSA departments will include the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Alumni Programs, the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Army ROTC. Kaplan and Princeton Review will be available to inform students on the GRE and GMAT exam preparation courses.
The Graduate School also will host an information session, "The Nuts and Bolts of the Graduate School Application Process," from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.,Tuesday, April 4 in Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room 3.04.06. The session is for prospective UTSA graduate students, including UTSA juniors and seniors. Students can register for this information session at the Graduate School Web site.
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The Blue Cliff Record is a classic text of Zen Buddhism, designed to assist in the activation of dormant human potential. The core of this extraordinary work is a collection of one hundred traditional citations and stories, selected for their ability to bring about insight and enlightenment. These vignettes are known as gongan in Chinese and koan in Japanese.
Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record is a fresh translation featuring newly translated commentary from two of the greatest Zen masters of early modern Japan, Hakuin Ekaku (16851768) of the Rinzai sect of Zen and Tenkei Denson (16481735) of the Soto sect of Zen. This translation and commentary on The Blue Cliff Record sheds new light on the meaning of this central Zen text.
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"Authentic traditions of commentary have been hard to find—until this fluidly translated work, which includes commentaries by two of the greatest Zen masters of early modern Japan. . . . Their words shine light on this deep and extraordinary work. "—Tricycle
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Dr. Keith McClanahan, candidate for executive vice president and provost at Pulaski Technical College, will spend two days on campus next week, meeting with the search committee, touring college locations and visiting with various groups on campus. Other finalists include Dr. Michael DeLong of Melbourne and Dr. Mark Meadows of Chula Vista, Calif., who visited the college in recent weeks.
Dr. McClanahan has served as director of the Division of Advanced Technology and Allied Health at Arkansas State University at Beebe since 2005. From 2001-2005, he served as director of Arkansas State Technical Institute and Applied Arts at ASU-Beebe, where he was responsible for the merger of ASTI with the Applied Arts and Continuing Education divisions of the university. He served as assistant director of ASTI from 1998-2001 and as director of the Economic Development Center and industrial relations coordinator at ASU-Beebe from 1995-1998.
Dr. McClanahan served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1971 to 1993, and he taught electrical and systems engineering at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. He holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, a Specialist in Community College Teaching from ASU-Jonesboro, a Master of Science in engineering science from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Mississippi.
Pulaski Tech faculty and staff will have an opportunity to visit with Dr. McClanahan as follows:
Monday, March 12
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As a reminder, all settings, including informal gatherings with groups and individuals who are not members of the search committee, are considered to be part of the interview of the candidate. Federal and state laws prohibit prospective employers from asking certain questions that are not related to the position for which they are hiring.
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Walk into a room full of automotive enthusiasts and ask about manual transmissions and you'll likely get mixed responses. Sports car purists think a row-your-own, manual gearbox is the only way to go. However, many feel that the new semi-automatic gearboxes where shifts are made by clicking paddles behind the steering wheel are superior. Based solely on how quickly gear changes can be made, fans of the semi-automatic gearbox have a point.
Efficiency and speed aside, many sports car fans won't buy a car without a manual transmission. While BMW sells more cars with automatic or SMG gearboxes, a patent has surfaced that shows the traditional manual transmission still has a place with the BMW brand. The patent shows that BMW is considering a future with manual transmissions that have more than the normal six forward gears common today.
Many automatic transmissions are capable of better fuel efficiency than a manual transmission simply due to the fact that some have more forward gears with high seventh or even eight ratios to cut fuel consumption.
BMW's patent describes the problem was simply adding more gears to the current six speed manual transmission. The patent reads, "an 8 speed manual transmission would need four shift gates for the 8 gears alone." The problem with adding more gates is that it becomes difficult for the driver to shift gears and the potential for accidentally shifting into a lower gear and damaging the engine by over-rev grows.
BMW's solution of adding more gates and the growing complexity for drivers is both insane, and incredibly smart. BMW wants to design a manual transmission that will only allow the driver to shift into the correct gear. Anyone that's accidentally grabbed second on a 4 to 3 shift at speed will appreciate that innovation.
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These skillet burgers from Mrs. James Bowles of Ironton, Ohio are perfect cold weather food. Heaping with mushrooms and the wonderful flavor of Swiss cheese, these burgers really deliver. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 cup water
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 hamburger buns, split
- Shape beef into six patties. In a large skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute mushrooms in drippings until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine soup and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until heated through.
- Return patties to the skillet. Stir in soup mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Serve on buns topped with mushrooms. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Mushroom Swiss Burgers in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008, p27
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"Delicious! My husband loved it. We found it to be a little drippy so I serve it open-face on the bun."
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"That sounds like a great idea for those of us who are on a low sodium diet! I already know I can get mushrooms canned without salt, but low sodium mushroom soup is still too high in sodim for me."
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Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut 1999
Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
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A blend of about twenty Premiers and Grands Crus, the Vintage has the power of Pinot Noir, balanced by the finesse and elegance of Chardonnay. It is the perfect expression of the House style, proving that champagne can be a great wine and, as such, makes a perfect accompaniment for many dishes, developing its qualities as the years go by. It goes well with spiny lobster prawns, scallops and sea fish as well as poultry and white meat.
A mild winter led to an early bud-break, and a hot month of May produced premature flowering. The first part of Summer had mixed weather, with alternating rain and hail interspersed with drier spells, and low temperatures for the season. The second, however, took on a southern accent, with a drought near to resembling a heat wave. The rain which preceded the harvests encouraged the grapes to ripen and produce a large and qualitative harvest.
The 1999 Vintage Reserve is comprided of 21 crus only, which are either Grands or Premiers Crus, from the Montagne de Reims, Grande Vallèe de la Marne and Côte des Blanc areas.
• 55% Pinot Noir
• 12% Pinot Meunier
• 33% Chardonnay
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com - "Pretty bouquet of orange peel, freshly buttered bread and light malt. Great balance and finesse with tart citrus and caramel flavors, and soft acid backing. Foamy notes in the close with a touch of spicy ginger in this well-integrated wine."
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The House was founded by Philippe Clicquot in 1772. Since its inception, Veuve Clicquot has been a specialist in Champagnes based on Pinot Noir, especially Rosé. In 1803, François Clicquot was married to Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin. Madame Clicquot was widowed just two years later. Veuve Clicquot (Veuve means widow in French) took over her husband's business. In 1810, the house took the name Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. The way that she ran her company, from risky overseas ventures to startling technological innovations, changed Champagne forever. Her motto is still the guiding principle of our company – "Only one quality – the finest."
In 1816, Mme. Clicquot invented the process, called rémuage or riddling, that removes the yeast from the bottle. She used holes cut in her kitchen table to perfect the method of slowly tilting and turning the bottles to gather the spent yeast in the neck of the bottle. Once settled it could be removed by freezing the neck in a brine of salt and water, removing it, and recorking.
The company was taken public in 1963, and merged with Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey in 1986. Today, Jacques Peters is the chief winemaker at Veuve Clicquot, and was appointed cellar master in 1985. He has undertaken an ambitious program since this time to upgrade the grape sources, improve the vineyards, and improve the cellars and production facilities. View all Veuve Clicquot Wines
About ChampagneView a map of Champagne wineries Champagne is both a region and a method. The wines come from the northernmost vineyards in France and the name conjures an image like no other can. An 18th Century Benedictine monk named Dom Perignon is said to be the first to blend both varietals and vintages, making good wines not only great, but also special and unique to their winemaker. Today, nearly 75% of Champagne produced is non-vintage and made up by a blend of several years' harvests.
All Champagnes must be made by a strictly controlled process called "Méthode Champenoise." The grapes are pressed and fermented for the first time. The blending phase follows and the wine is bottled and temporarily capped. Then comes the second fermentation, a blend of sugar and yeast is added and, this time, the carbon dioxide is kept inside the bottle. This process leaves a great deal of sediment that is extracted through a process of "racking" or "riddling." The bottles are progressively turned upside down until all the sediment is collected in the neck. The necks are then frozen and the sediment is "disgorged." After this phase, the winemaker may decide to add sugar to sweeten the wine. Finally the wine is corked. Some wines move through this process in a couple of months, while others are aged after the riddling phase to build greater complexity and depth.
Champagnes range from dry, "Brut," to slightly sweet, "Demi-Sec." Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are used in Champagne blends, but "Blancs de Noirs" is made entirely of Pinot Noir and "Blancs de Blanc" is made from only Chardonnay grapes. The high acidity achieved by the northern location is crucial to the balance and structure of these wines.
Not every year is a "vintage" declared. In years when it is not, the wines are blended with the produce from other years to create the non-vintage blend, the house style that remains constant from year to year. But in a great vintage year, champagne houses will bottle by itself the unblended year's produce, and use other portions as "reserve" wines to supplement and enrich the non-vintage blend. A vintage champagne can age quite gracefully, and gain complexity just like any other great still wine.
Mild cheeses like gruyere and shellfish pair nicely with Champagne. Also, oysters and Champagne is a popular combination. A full-flavored vintage Champagne can go with almost any meal.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
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I got a package of buckfast bees nearly a month ago. They killed the first queen...I found her body about 10 yards from the hive. I got another queen, thinking that the first one was killed because she had clipped wings. Second queen also killed (found her body dumped just outside the hive). I believe the reason for all the queen rejections is because I had laying workers. Take a look at the pics...all the capped brood appear to be drone brood.
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