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Thursday, September 3, 2009
How to convert non-techies to Linux.
To start off you need to choose a distribution that is easy to use for a newcomer. If you choose a very difficult one that needs a lot of tweaking and setting up, they will get disappointed. This can lead them to believe that Linux is bad but really they have been exposed to a wrong distribution that is not geared towards their needs. Mint Linux, Fedora and Ubuntu are a good choice for new non technical users. Personally, I prefer Ubuntu but it is up to you to decide what they will benefit from.
The good thing about these distributions is that they already come pre-installed with important software. Openoffice is essential for document creation and GIMP is good for graphics editing. Skype is important too. I know, you are going to say that Skype is proprietary. Most users that I have converted to Linux always want Skype pre-installed. It is important that we do not use our ideology to limit their OS. We need to give new users what they want. If they want proprietary software on Linux then give it to them. Most non technical users do not care about open source software. Sad but true. All they want is an OS that will function as easily as possible and allow them to do the things they are used to. Make sure that all of the important applications are pre-installed and the new user has to tweak as little as possible. The less the better. Ask them what software they were using on Windows and try to give them alternatives for Linux. You can also install Wine so that they can use some Windows applications as well if a viable alternative is not present.
Eyecandy is also very important. Most new and non technical users are not interested in code. What they see is the GUI. Make their distro look very cool and pretty and they will fall in love with it. You can get themes from Gnomelook.org. Lots of people like Apple computers because of aesthetics. This might seem superficial to you but we are talking about the non technical users switching over to Linux. Another great application is Compiz. If their computer is powerful enough you can give them excellent eyecandy with compiz. With themes and cool 3D effects you will be able to make their Linux desktop nicer than Windows or Mac OS. Show them a little razzle dazzle.
The most important thing of all has to be support. You don't just want to install everything for them and then leave them to it. They will have a lot of questions. Some might be ridiculous but it is important to give new users plenty of support. You need to show them where everything is in Linux. How to access applications and how to install and delete them. You will have to tell them about the different way Linux works and also about the open source formats that they might not be familiar with. If you don't give follow up support to a non techy they will be frustrated with Linux and might dislike it for a ridiculous reason. It is important to teach them about the OS and let them know that it works differently than Windows.
So, in conclusion the most important thing is to choose a proper distribution that is geared towards beginners. Make sure they have all the applications pre-installed that they will be using even if they are proprietary. Linux should just work for them. After that, make sure to give them nice eyecandy so that they will be impressed and fall in love with their aesthetically appealing OS. The last but not least is to give them support from start to finish. Do not leave them to figure things out on their own because they will get frustrated and confused. Linux is a great operating system and it is ready for non technical users as well. Just make sure to introduce them to Linux in an appropriate way and they will enjoy the experience. Once they go Linux they don't go back. 8-)
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- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:56 PM
How true, good article. You are right that people are not even aware that they have an alternative. I was helping a friend in April and suggested that he might want to try Linux. I had to start by explaining that it was kind of like a Mac (which he understood) and free (made him smile). I then did very much the same as you, installed a base system - 64-bit Ubuntu. Setup took a little more with Flash and Java, but I wanted it to be the best experience possible. I followed with apps. they would need for how they use the computer and then finished up with some eye candy. He has only come back to me once since the install and that was because he failed to shut it down properly and this was easily fixed with a fsck.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:34 PM
And when possible avoid giving command line help. There's nothing non-techies loathe more than having to do important tasks with the CLI.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I recently switched from XP to Ubuntu, and for me, the GUI was omnipresent. I did not even consider using the terminal--I would crawl through Synaptic before using apt-get. Only after careful, crafty, and very slow tweaking of my system (and calling my friend at all hours of the night, "How do I [x]?!"), did I feel comfortable enough to begin venturing into the terminal. I'm not nearly what one would call a Linux power user, but I'm getting there.
- AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Well, the most important one is to find out WHY they want to switch OS'es. And check if Linux will provide what they need in detail. Also for future usabilities. (predict the users utilization). E.g. if the person is much into multimedia, then you might run into problems big time. This is because Multimedia is not Linux' shiny horse feature. It's more a little colibri.ReplyDelete
It flies, but not powerfull. E.g. video editing is near feature/stability rich in available software packages, as to Windows and OSX availabilities. Also Hardware comes into play.
in other words: CHECK VERY CLOSELY WHAT THE USER REALLY NEEDS, NOW AND IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
not all non-techies can express it verbally, as we techies can. So try asking clear questions, in synonims instead of tech words. discuss about it indepth. Show them screenshots, let them do their work, and you watch how they do it. Etc..
If Linux is still a good alternative, then proceed with the posters list.
One NOTE: eyecandy can be nice for the first few user runs, but watchout to NOT overcandy it.
Compiz is something is would NOT use/activate for them by default, it's confusing to them (all those anim effects etc..)
better keep it solid but modern looking. (like apple does)
Also keep in mind that compiz can make other programs crash or not working properly.
NOTE 2: ALWAYS test the setup intensively before rolling it out to the enduser. Make documentation (simplified focussed on their tech knowlegde), for them too.
I switched my dad to Linux :-) Yay ! Linux-1 Windows-0!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:04 PM
nice article....ReplyDelete
Thank you for nice post! :D I love linux, I love pinguins ;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:27 AM
I Hate WINDOWS! So tired of issues. I have restored my hd image so many times do to windows poor management of there services, registor, est. I haqve never used Linix but I am surely going to try it. I am a some what of a ms techie, 30yrs exp. but I hate it. Wish me luck in my new adventure! I Love the article.ReplyDelete


text: http://rsport.ru/interview/20130328/653582547.html 1984 Olympic champion in figure skating Oleg Vasiliev , who won as a coach the 2006 Olympics with Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin, analyzes the results of psirs event at the recent world championship in figure skating and shares his expectations from the next the Olympic season in an interview to Andrey Symonenko for the "R-Sport" agency. - Oleg Kimovich, I'll start with a simple question - how did you like the World championships, what do you think about Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov win with a 20 points margin over closest rivals? - These championships were unexpected in many aspects, and in pairs as well. But Volosozhar and Trankov's victory was anticipated, and it was respect worthy - with all the stress and nervosity the guys skated to the maximum. Their victory is convincing and well deserved. As for the 20 points margin - they skated last in the free program, and judges were generous with their marks. But in any case, they had a significant advantage. Now it would be good for them to stay at this level for another year. The overall level of pair skating was high. There were side-by-side triple Lutzes, and all teams in the top 10, I think, had triple jumps. I'm not talking about the throws and twists that everyone does without exception. The only question is the quality of the elements and which federation you belong to. You can do the same elements and get a few points less if you skate for a federation without certain power. This is a policy that has been, is, and will be in figure skating. As for the direction of pair skating development - I hope, it is not the direction of quadruple twists and throws. I think this should be more a direction toward dance so that pair skating would be more spectacular with the same complexity as now. - I can not help but ask about the Kazakh Denis Ten, who does not belong to a powerful federation, but nearly beat Patrick Chan ... - He skated so convincingly that the judges could not mark him down. More precisely, they could: if Ten was a Canadian, he would get 20-30 points more. I talked to him and his mom, they prepared to this season very seriously. He could lay claim to such results in the previous seasons as well - but often it was the Kazakhstan Federation factor that didn't allow him to get a certain number of points that would let him place higher. This year, it all came together - he skated well, and other competitors were not too convincing. - Speaking about the rivals of Volosozhar and Trankov - many were amazed by the Germans Alyona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy doing a triple axel throw in the last seconds of the free program ... - I, too, was, to say the least, astonished. - Does this mean that the Canadians will prepare something similar for the Olympic Games, to catch up with Volosozhar and Trankov? - If we look at the protocols, we will see that there is a first and second mark. Accordingly, the first, technical, mark of the best Canadian pair, Duhamel / Radford, is higher than that of all our teams. And this has an explanation: the Canadians do difficult technical elements, and they do them well. They have problems with the second mark - skating skills, interpretation, and other things. But it all can come with practice - skating and, shall we say, the work of the Federation. Canadian Federation is working well, so I think, next year there may be changes. The fact that Canadians are going to be a threat this season, it was clear from the beginning. What will happen next year, we'll see - our teams will not stand still either. The same Volosozhar and Trankov, who tried earlier in the season to do six of complex elements in the second half of the long program, I think, will return to the idea. To earn points not by the number of revolutions, but by the distribution of elements. By the way, if the Germans performed the free program in Canada without errors, they would get 145-149 points. That is, the programs of these pairs are comparable. The thing is, Volosozhar and Trankov skate more cleanly and strongly now. And if both teams skate clean, the Russian pair will have an advantage. - Trankov himself said there will be no more experiments. - They, of course, know better. But I know Maxim, he says one thing today, tomorrow will say another, and it will sound just as convincing. I believe that this is exactly what they think today - that the current version of the program will be enough for them. But when the new season starts and it's time to count points, even decimal - they can make some changes. I think that they will still try to move two or three elements in the second half of the program. - How do you evaluate the performances of Vera Bazarova and Yuri Larionov and Yuko Kawaguchi / Alexander Smirnov in Canada? Do you see progress in their skating? - I'll start with Bazarova and Larionov. They didn't have a progress at these championships, but there were reasons: injuries, broken shoes, change of a coach. They had no physical opportunity to step forward. They skated adequately to the conditions, but they were not competitive compared to Canadians, Germans, and even the French. But next year, if they make the right conclusions from this season, they can make even a few steps forward. They have a potential. The pair looks good, well trained, perhaps with the exception of jumps, but it's not the biggest problem. Yuko and Sasha's progress is obvious, but mainly in terms of choreography. Technically, they have remained at the same level, except that the twist was a little better. - Was the decision to send to the World Cup the pairs that have struggled recently with injuries, instead of healthy and ready for battle Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov, correct, in your opinion? - I think that the federation executives spent more than five or ten minutes, considering this issue. If they decided so, it means that there were good reasons for this. At a time when the decision was made, Sasha and Yuko had skated elegant, dignified and strong in Novogorsk. It was, I think, the main factor in making a choice in their favor. Bazarova and Larionov were number two team from the start of the season, so it was clear that if they are able to stand up and skate until the end of the program, they would be sent here. - Recently, it was announced that Bazarova and Larionov will start training in Nina Moser's group, where Volosozhar and Trankov also train. In your opinion, will these teams benefit from training in the same group? - I do not think there is anything beneficial in it for Volosozhar and Trankov. These are the pairs of different styles (both in skating and working), and so they should be trained separately, in different time slots… As a result, there will be no "mutual feeding" or working competition. And no competition means no progress ... As for Bazarova and Larionov, for them, this switch is more useful. They will continue to - or, at least, be able to continue to work with Victor Kudryavtsev and their choreographer, and they will receive better funding (compared to the previous one) and better administrative resources. Whether it will help them - time will tell ... Corrected Google a bit

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Nas announces 'Illmatic XX'
With Illmatic, I didn't think about it. I just did it. I believe everybody has good instincts. Now I'm a man from that past and I'm supremely grateful. There's a Nigerian proverb 'What is past is prologue'. I'm here today because of Illmatic.
Big news for Nas fans!
To commemorate 20 years since the release of the game-changing debut album, Illmatic, Nas released a press release today announcing Illmatic XX, "an exclusive collection [that] will feature several rare remixes, unreleased demos and freestyles to commemorate the anniversary."
In conjunction with the release of the new album, Nas will also drop a new documentary Time Is Illmatic and go on an Illmatic XX tour where he'll perform the entire album from first track to last. More details on all of this to come.
The two disc tracklist is below and a stream of "It Ain't Hard To Tell (Stink Mix)" can be heard here on RapGenius.
Tracklisting: Disc 1: Remastered original album
1. The Genesis
2. N.Y. State Of Mind
3. Life's A Bitch
4. The World Is Yours
5. Halftime
6. Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)
7. One Love
8. One Time 4 Your Mind
9. Represent
10. It Ain't Hard To Tell
Disc 2: Demos, Remixes & Live Radio
1. I'm A Villain (previously unreleased)
2. The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on WKCR October 28, 1993 (previously unreleased freestyle)
3. Halftime (Butcher Remix)
4. It Ain't Hard To Tell (Remix)(promo single)
5. One Love (LG Main Mix)
6. Life's A Bitch (Arsenal Mix)(promo single)
7. One Love (One L Main Mix)
8. The World Is Yours (Tip Mix)
9. It Ain't Hard To Tell (The Stink Mix)(UK single)
10. It Ain't Hard To Tell (The Laidback Remix)(UK single)


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Did you know that James from Sietta is a fish fanatic? He loves the lil' critters! This fishy design is based on the album artwork for the Darwin duo's debut EP. Mad shiny green print and a really cool abstract layout. And a fish chopped up like Jimi chops beats.
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Tibetan / Vajrayana
Vajrayana Buddhism is most closely associated with Tibet and can be characterized by the figure of the siddha, the master whose spiritual realization is so profound that he or she has power over the phenomenal world, and in whom the profundity and vastness of absolute truth is fully and completely manifested. Many of our most well-known authors come from this tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
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Pema Chödrön's Compassion Cards
Teachings for Awakening the Heart in Everyday LifeLet compassion and fearlessness guide you and you'll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. Here Pema Chödrön offers a powerful method to awaken these qualities using a practice called lojong, which has been a primary focus of her teachings and personal practice for many years. In this boxed set, she provides all the tools needed to practice it in your own life. It includes: an introduction to the… Read More
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A Story of TransmissionBeautiful, evocative, and eminently useful, this rich array of texts chants on CD and images handsomely fills out the practices of the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse tradition. The foundational practices from the Heart Essence transmission that was revealed by Jigme Lingpa have for over three centuries been one of the most widely practiced and beloved gateways to Dzogchen in Tibet. Like most Tibetan practices, these are chanted… Read More
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A Beginner's Guide to Meditation
This unique book-and-audio program brings together some of the country's most beloved meditation teachers. Each contributor presents a short written teaching along with an audio recording of a guided practice. Quiet Mind features:Sakyong Mipham on shamatha, the practice of tranquillityLarry Rosenberg on vipassana, the practice of clear seeingEdward Espe Brown on zazen, the practice of freedomSharon Salzberg on metta, the practice of lovingkindnessJudith Lief on tonglen, the practice of transformationTulku… Read More
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I've got a trap set a 1/2 mile from my bee yard location. I'm wondering how long I can leave a swarm in the trap at the trap location before moving them.
My concerns are moving them too soon and possibly prompting them to leave and conversely letting them stay there too long and thus imprint on that spot as their hive location.
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Walker declines comment on gays in Boy Scouts
Madison - Gov. Scott Walker is declining to weigh in on whether gays should be allowed in the Boy Scouts of America.
Walker was asked about the issue Thursday following a speech at an economic development conference. Walker obtained the Boy Scouts' highest rank of Eagle Scout.
Walker says when he was in the Scouts the topic never came up. He says because the Boy Scouts are a private organization he doesn't want to weigh in on their policies.
Walker says, "I've got enough troubles and challenges dealing with what I have in state government to take on anybody else's challenges."
The Boy Scouts announced Wednesday it was putting off a decision on whether to ease its longstanding policy excluding gay Scouts and adult leaders.


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by scart July 11, 2003
A person who uses excessive behavior to be considered for a job or promotion. Most serious and next in the series : brown-noser then ass-kisser then turd-licker.
My efforts of getting the promotion by being a brown-noser as well as an ass-kisser to the boss were outmatched by the actions of the turd-licker in our organization.
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Cougar Town Season Three Premiere Pictures
Check Out the Photos From Cougar Town's Season Premiere!
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Check Out the Photos From Cougar Town's Season Premiere!
I was jumping for joy last week when Cougar Town's premiere date was announced, and if you were too, here's another thing to get you excited: pictures from the Feb. 14 premiere! Season 3 kicks off with an episode titled "Ain't Love Strange," and from the toilet paper on the houses, it looks like Jules and the gang are back with even more antics. Check them out!
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1 Alec Ogletree OLB - Ok, ok I give. Guy is a freak type of athlete and we need a REALLY GOOD LB prospect
2 Margus Hunt DE - Another freaky guy.....and we most likely won't have a shot at Ziggy so. Also read a good article on this guys potential on nfl.com
3 Terron Armstead OT - Dude is 6'5 306 and runs a 4,86 40.......another track/field athlete! Review I read said he compare to Joe Staley.....nuff said for me!
4 Akeem Spence DT - Stout run defender with room to grow as pass rusher
5 Terry Hawthorne CB - Has a WR background, has good speed and "ballhawking" ability. I like his value more than the honeybadger that everyone raves about
6 Hugh Thornton OG - In college was versatile at the interior and the outside, review I read said compares to Sean Locklear....hey wait we know that guy
7 Michael Williams TE - I have an icky feeling in my gut we are not going to be able to re-sign Bennett. With that said we are left with Robinson (is he ready?) and Bear, so we need another body in there
By the way I go to the draft boards on cbssports.com for my rankings and reviews..........I look at nfl.com and some other sites also, but primarily cbs.


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Home gardens sought for Crosslake in Bloom tour
The Crosslake in Bloom committee is seeking home gardens in Crosslake to be a part of the July 18 garden tour.
Whether vegetable, flower, shoreland restoration or water features, gardens on the tour do not need to be "over the top" but rather gardens that can be enjoyed on the tour and offer ideas that participants can incorporate in their own yards.
The committee is also looking for landscapers and/or businesses who offer garden-related products and services to be a part of the vendor exhibits that take place before and after the luncheon, which will be at Pine Peaks Retreat and Event Center on July 18.
Also, businesses are sought to participate in the Crosslake in Bloom Scavenger Hunt, which will return for its second year.
Participants pick up game pieces at participating Crosslake businesses and then "hunt" for garden-related items specially marked with the Crosslake in Bloom logo in local businesses.
The Scavenger Hunt will begin Memorial Day weekend and end July 17.
Participating businesses are asked to donate a garden-related item for the prize drawing.
For more information, contact Cindy at the Crosslake Welcome Center at 218 692-4027.


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Different than your typical U-Lock or chain, the Foldylock (designed in Tel Aviv) opens up when in use and, when you're riding, folds into a compact package that you can easily mount on your bike-frame or toss into a backpack. The lock is easy to transport, but doesn't sacrifice security: six hardened steel links (coated in plastic to avoid scratches to the frame) stand up to bolt cutters, hack saws and more. Note that it's a hefty 3.3 pounds.
In the same way they brought a thoughtful refresh to the barbershop concept, the folks at Rudy's have done the same for hair products. Of their three pomades (which include a Clay and Matte option), we've been taken with the Shine finish. The medium hold provides enough support but the gentle formula washes out easily. This made-in-the-USA grooming item also handles all hair types and lends a natural texture.
Written collaboratively by Silvia Anna Barrilà, Nicole Büsing, Heiko Klaas, and Christiane Meixner, The Fourth BMW Art Guide by Independent Collectors features 256 private collections of contemporary art that the public can actually view. With collections all over the world, in 43 countries from Lebanon to Japan and Ukraine, the book boasts an array of impressive, diverse artworks. Featuring foundations and individuals, tastes and interests vary in a most fascinating way. Take a browse out of curiosity or use it to plan an indie art trip.
Made from super-lightweight and incredibly soft 100% organic cashmere (sourced from Mongolia) Naadam's hoodie is a luxurious take on a classic. While cashmere is usually viewed as a cold weather fabric, the lightweight nature of the Talus Hoodie means it's seasonless—it breathes and provides warmth. Perfect for cool nights and travel. Milled in Italy, this piece features exposed seams, a kangaroo pocket and two-way zipper.
The award-winning game system Osmo changes the way kids interact and learn while using an iPad. Making it less about swiping and more about hand-on play, the Explorer Kit includes different programs—some of which center on numbers, math, business, problem-solving, science and more. Our favorite is Coding Jam, the musical program that includes blocks which can be arranged in patterns and sequences to create songs.
Upon first glance, Discommon's new Lowball 2: The Pinch already looks like a drastically different snifter. For starters, it's made from aerospace-grade aluminum which is then machined to create a striking texture, and not just for aesthetic reasons; it also helps with grip. But look a little closer and you'll see the inside of the snifter is shaped like an hourglass in order to make your whiskey taste its best. An ideal bar addition for serious enthusiasts.
In response to the current American government, The Skateroom has collaborated with two political artists—Ai Weiwei and Shepard Fairey—on limited edition skateboard decks. Done in an edition of 666, "Study of Perspective—The White House, 2017" sees the iconic Ai Weiwei image of his middle finger pointed toward the White House set across three skate decks. Proceeds from the boards' sales will go to a number of relevant NGOs including including B'Tselem, Halklarin köprüsü, and The Ampliphier Foundation.
Inspired by the colors Robert Rauschenberg used in his beloved ROCI project, these three new Warby Parker sunglasses are bright and playful—perfect for the summer months. The Primrose Crystal pink hue comes with brown lenses, while the Crystal Marina green and Cerulean Crystal blue have mirrored lenses. With 100% UV protection and an anti-scratch coating, they are a highly functional set of shades made in collaboration with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
In response to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's statement that no gay people exist in the nation—and frequent reports that the region's queer community is under grave duress—NYC-based artist Paul Tuller created this LGBTQ Chechnya T-shirt. All 100% of proceeds from sales will be donated to The Russian LGBT Network, an NGO that has been working to extract members of the queer community from Chechnya safely. Available in small, medium, large, and double XL.
Not that long ago, decent-looking desk accessories were wildly expensive. Everything else was in the form of plastic tubs or looked like back-to-school gear. This gold wire letter sorter is a happy medium—not only will it help with organization, it won't make a dent in your wallet. At 6.41 by 4.13 inches, it's minimal enough not to clutter up your desk or entryway table.
This very sweet raglan pullover is emblazoned with the words "enfant terrible," for the cheeky child in your life. Embroidered with a chain stitch, the sweatshirt is available in pale blue or purple—obviously intended for all genders. Available in sizes two years to 10 years, it's an item many grown-ups will surely covet. Price is in Euros.
For anybody who travels for work or simply likes to make a good impression, a rainy day or unexpected spill can throw your appearance out. Perfect for some of these minor catastrophes, Jason Markk's travel shoe-cleaning kit means you won't have to panic and buy a new pair of wheels—rather you can spruce up the ones on your feet. This kit includes a two-ounce premium shoe cleaner, a mini premium brush, microfiber towel, and three wipes—all of which are TSA-approved and made in the USA.
Made from super-soft Lyocell (ecological wood pulp) and a little elastane, these CDLP + Jonas Åkerlund collaboration boxer briefs are comfortable and long-lasting. Odor-resistant, they're also crafted from the blackest of black fabric—and are made to stay that way thanks to extreme color-resistance. We especially love the logo-free waistband. This sophisticated underwear comes with a limited edition Jonas Åkerlund photograph and a black mesh laundry bag.
Available in forest green, orange or a creamy hue, these candles—imagined by Grain Design and produced by Areaware—come in three different sizes. Each sized candle is carved differently, making for eye-catching decor whether in sets or alone. Angled and architectural, they're unscented and have burn times of 15, 25 or 35 hours. Price is for one, not a set.
Instead of requiring disposable filters, the Coffee Gator has a reusable laser-cut steel filter designed to pull the most out of your beans. This offers a cleaner flavor than the French-press method. Easy to clean, this hassle-free piece of equipment—that yields 400ml, or three cups—can handle years of repeat use.
Designed in 1984 by visionary artist Donald Judd, the Corner Chair 15 (along with a bunch of other Judd creations) are now available online. Produced in 24 different colorways, the chair measures 75cm by 50cm by 50cm. Prices vary depending on the finish, but start at $6,900. Donald Judd furniture is on view at the Judd Foundation booth at Frieze New York this year.
NYC-based Search and State's S1-A is now available in a Junmai print: beige and white flowers on navy blue; floral, but not frou frou. Intended for women, this classic riding jersey design sports short sleeves, three pockets and a zip collar. The fabric, however, is technologically advanced—and entirely made in the USA.


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Audience Q4 Beats, Q1 EPS Loss Deeper than Expected
Shares of Audio processing chip maker Audience (ADNC), which sells into smartphones and other mobile devices, are unchanged at $10.82 in late trading after the company this afternoon reported Q4 revenue and a net loss that topped analysts' expectations, but forecast this quarter's net loss deeper than expected.
Revenue in the three months ending in December fell 13%, year over year, to $33.6 million, yielding a net loss of 11 cents.
Analysts had, on average, been modeling $32.2 million and a 13-cent loss.
For the current quarter, the company sees revenue of $33 million to $36 million, and a net loss of 17 cents to 21 cents. That compares to the average Street estimate of $33.5 million and a 7-cent loss per share.


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Jackett shuffling pack for Livingston
Kenny Jackett will again shuffle his pack against Livingston tomorrow as Wolves round off a successful week's training in Scotland.
The Head Coach plans to try and utilise all of his 22 players, as in Wednesday's win at East Fife, before starting to hone his plans in Tuesday's friendly trip to Wrexham.
He is keen to give as many players as possible the chance to stake their claim tomorrow (2pm) in advance of the big kick-off at Preston on August 3.
"It has been a good week so far and the weather here in Scotland has been beautiful," says Jackett.
"The lads have worked really hard and we've had the game against East Fife and have got a second one coming up tomorrow.
"It's about me assessing the players in these first few games.
"We gave 22 players a runout against East Fife which is quite unusual for one game.
"But I think it is necessary at this stage because we still have a few weeks to go.
"I want to give players the chance to prove themselves and for me to see them in competitive action as well as training.
"I did move things around a bit during the East Fife game and when you score goals it always gives you confidence particularly for strikers like Sigurdarson and Griffiths.
"That was a big plus from the game.
"Early on I will be looking at everybody and giving everybody a part.
"But then as we go on things will have to settle down in terms of the players and the partnerships.
"We will see what happens on Saturday but by the time we get to Wrexham we want to be putting on proper performances and if possible 90 minute performances as well.
"If we work towards full fitness it is about working and performing well for the full 90 minutes.
"We have got a high number of players here and haven't had injuries which is good so I will have a look at them again on Saturday.
"I will probably also change systems once or twice to see what we can do and make sure we get the best of the players that we have.
"After that we need to be settling the team down over the final few weeks gearing towards having everything right for the Preston game."
Jackett has hailed a positive atmosphere among the squad at their Dunblane base this week, with the training camp offering the younger players an important opportunity to integrate themselves into the senior set-up.
"The players' attitude towards their fitness has been good and that is the first thing you look at in pre-season," he added.
"They look mobile and they look fit and the football now has to fall into line which we are working away at.
"There is a very good atmosphere around the group and that is something we are going to have to hold on to as we work through the season.
"It might be a low key tour in comparison to more glamorous ones but Scotland is a good place and we have got through a lot of work here.
"It is important for the younger players to have come away.
"They already have a good bond through their development and working with the Under-21s and it is for me to marry that in with a few of the experienced lads that we are invariably going to need.
"Then we should have a well balanced and adjusted side ready for League One.
"Putting the Under-21s into a first team context is good, particularly with players like Lee Evans.
"These guys are responding well and rising to the challenge of pushing the more experienced players which is what you need for competition."
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. - One of Pueblo County's Most Wanted is in a northern Colorado hospital, recovering from a car crash.
Leslie Miller-Acosta is wanted for her involvement in a suspected drug and burglary ring in Pueblo County.
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Yea i still have no purchased anything....im holding out!! lol
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- Dwilson + A. Brown at RB.
- Nicks healthy with an improved R.Randle as the 3rd WR. Prob bring M. Bennett back if its a decent contract
- A new OT via draft or FA to replace Diehl. Somehow our line was dominant when he was gone and horrible when he came back. Hard to say its all on one guy but it sure looks like that
- I feel like maybe Kiwi>Tuck at DE so Id like to see him there and maybe have Tuck as that 3rd pass rusher
- Webster and Canty's overpaid contracts cut
- And via draft/FA I''d like to see a big run stuffing DT, stud rookie LB that can play the run and a CB. I feel like Prince and Hosely will both continue to get better and will prob be our cbs of the future. And between Rolle, S.Brown and Phillips (who could leave in FA i think) our safeties are fine


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NZ Shareholder Meetings February 2003 - Chairman`s Speech
Document date:
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Published: Fri 21 Feb 2003 19:25:31
Document No: 201133
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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP 2003-02-21 ASX-SIGNAL-G HOMEX - Melbourne +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. My name is Charles Goode. Let me say how pleased we are to be in New Zealand and holding our Shareholders information Meeting in Auckland today. It is always a pleasure visiting Auckland, especially at this time with the excitement and international profile generated by the America's Cup. I wish New Zealand well for the races ahead. ANZ, through its predecessor, the Union Bank of Australia, was the first bank in New Zealand, opening in 1840. Our first manager, John Smith rowed ashore with the bank safe from the ship "Glenbervie" to Petone in Wellington, where he established our first branch. Today ANZ is one of the major banks in NZ. We are major providers of home mortgage finance with a 15% share of the market. We hold approximately 14.5% of the total assets held by registered banks in New Zealand and are supported by a network of over 140 branches. Our customers include some of the countries largest and most successful companies, 7,000 small to medium businesses as well as nearly one million individuals. Both ANZ and its employees are working hard to make a difference in the New Zealand community. Our people are involved in many local community programs. For example, ANZ staff through membership of the ANZ Staff Foundation, contributed to 50 local community organisations last year. The funds of the Foundation are from 850 ANZ staff members making weekly donations and ANZ matching them dollar for dollar. The provision of volunteer leave for our people has seen ANZ staff volunteering in a number of ways. Packing food parcels for the city mission, helping in animal shelters, cleaning beaches and waterways, running working bees for local hospices, to name a few. The Bank is a major supporter of The Young Enterprise Scheme helping New Zealand school children develop financial and business skills. We also contribute to the Intensive Care Appeal, and are continuing our work with asthma education in partnership with the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation. In addition to meeting with our New Zealand based shareholders, we are taking the opportunity to review our operations here, meet with customers and staff, as well as have discussions with political and business leaders. I would like to say how pleased we were to hear the announcement earlier this week from the Government's of New Zealand and Australia, that they expect to introduce legislation in May, to help relieve the double taxation on dividends, in relation to Australian and New Zealand companies, that operate in both countries. For ANZ, this will enable our New Zealand shareholders, to gain some imputation credits with the dividends they receive. However, I must caution that the proposed reforms, while very welcome, are only a partial solution. As currently proposed, the reforms may result in only a partial reduction, in tax payable by New Zealand shareholders on dividends from ANZ. We will review these changes, once more detail becomes available and advise shareholders of the impact and our proposed approach as soon as practicable. Double taxation has been an issue for many years, and it is pleasing to see progress being made. We would encourage both governments to build on this progress, in the period ahead. Today I will comment briefly on three themes: The corporate governance of the bank, financial performance, and the prospects for the Australian and New Zealand economies. GOVERNANCE The first theme I wish to discuss today is governance. Around the world investor confidence has been shaken by the collapse of a number of high profile, formerly investment grade companies, and concerns about the integrity of some aspects of the financial market. As a consequence of these events, there is a strong emphasis on increasing corporate governance and disclosure standards. At a practical level corporate governance comes down to three key steps. The first is that a Board is made up of ethical, competent and experienced directors. The second is that a Board undertakes active monitoring of the company's activities and, the third is that it ensures integrity prevails within the company. To be effective there needs to be an environment which encourages well-informed, challenging and constructive discussion. It means a commitment to transparent reporting, timely and accurate disclosures and management accountability. We believe that being a leader in governance and transparency combined with delivering on our promises will give us a strong advantage particularly in times like these. For some years now ANZ has been a leader in the level of transparency and disclosure to investors, not only in Australia and New Zealand, but also from a global standpoint. For, example: - the reporting of our interim and annual results some three and a half weeks after balance date is particularly timely. - 2002 was the second year we have provided the profit and loss for each of our 17 specialist businesses. For the first time, we also reported the profits of the banks internal treasury operation. I am not aware of any other bank in the world doing this. - We also regularly report on a range of non-financial, but none-the-less critical indicators of success. For example, in this year's annual report we show how our customers and staff rated their satisfaction with us in each of our major businesses. While we have made good progress on governance, we know we have to continue to raise the bar. So this year your Board reviewed all of our governance procedures. Some of the key changes include: - a new committee structure with four main Board committees - the Audit Committee; the Risk Management Committee; the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee; and the Compensation Committee. Each of the four main committees is made up of independent directors and each has its own committee chairman. We have introduced a new policy, covering ANZ's relationship with its auditor. The policy, limits and controls the provision of services by ANZ's auditor by ensuring that engagements undertaken by the external auditor do not compromise its audit responsibilities. ANZ's Head of Internal Audit now reports directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. These steps will help ensure governance at ANZ continues to be of the highest standard. PERFORMANCE The second theme I wish to discuss is "performance". There is no doubt 2002 was a strong year for ANZ. The financial results are one measure of our progress. We lifted after tax profit by 24% to a record 2 point 322 billion dollars. The result was impacted by three significant transactions: - the sale of our investment management business, to the joint venture we formed with ING, realised $170 million after tax. - the settlement of the long running dispute with the National Housing Bank of India, resulted in the recovery of $159 million after tax. - and on the other side of the ledger, we took a special charge to strengthen our general provision for doubtful debts of $175 million after tax. Excluding these significant items, profit after tax increased by 15.9% to 2 point 168 billion dollars. Our return on equity was 21.6%. An important measure of productivity is the cost to income ratio. Our cost to income ratio was 46%, ranking us in the top five of the 100 largest banks in the world in terms of this dimension of efficiency. Any organisation that wants to be successful has to align the interests of staff with shareholders. So, I am pleased to be able to report to you that more than 90 per cent of our 22,000 employees own shares in ANZ. The Bank's good financial performance is a result of purposeful management actions over a number of years. Let me mention some of the key initiatives from the last financial year. In May last year, we established a joint venture in funds management and life insurance with ING formerly known as Armstrong Jones in New Zealand. ING is one of the world's largest investment, banking and insurance groups. The joint venture fits with the Bank's specialization strategy, and takes advantage of the respective strengths of ANZ and ING. It improves our ability to serve customers in funds management and life insurance in Australia and New Zealand. We also strengthened our position in the Pacific, with the acquisition of the Bank of Hawaii's Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Fijian operations. Over the last five years our objective has remained the same. We want to achieve stable, sustainable growth, by building growth businesses with real competitive advantage and by continually working at lowering risk across the bank. John McFarlane and Greg Camm will elaborate in more detail on our Strategy for the Group, and our New Zealand business in their respective presentations shortly. ECONOMIC PROSPECTS FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND The final theme I wish to touch on is the economic prospects for Australia and New Zealand. The world economy has had to absorb a number of significant shocks during the past two years - the collapse of the 'dot-com' bubble, and a substantial decline in share market valuations more generally; the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001 and their aftermath; the loss of confidence in corporate governance practices, particularly in the United States; and now the growing risk of a military confrontation in the Middle East. All of these have taken a severe toll of investor, business and household confidence. Appropriately, economic policies around the world have sought to overcome these blows by imparting substantial stimulus. However, such measures have only a limited impact in the face of the current uncertainty and nervousness, and even given 'best-case' outcomes in the Middle East, we are unlikely to see a return to strong global growth before 2004. Australia's economy has continued to withstand the succession of global shocks remarkably well. However the country is experiencing one of its worst droughts in the past 100 years, and that is now having a noticeable impact on economic activity, particularly outside Australia's major urban centres. There are also signs that the strong housing cycle of the past two years is peaking. This is likely to be offset to some extent by an upturn in business investment. Overall, we expect growth in the Australian economy to slow from around 4% in 2002, to around 3% this year. New Zealand's economy has performed strongly over the past year, with growth through 2002 likely to have exceeded 4%. Not only is this better than Australia, but New Zealand has also been able to sustain an unemployment rate of less than 6%, something Australia has not managed for more than 20 years. As in Australia, a combination of generally good economic management, avoiding the 'irrational exuberance' experienced in some other stockmarkets, a strong housing sector and, until recently, an undervalued currency - have helped New Zealand shrug off much of the global gloom. This strong economic performance has both contributed to, and benefited from, a significant pick-up in immigration, which is a healthy development from both a social and an economic perspective. We are also seeing an encouraging lift in business investment. The sharp rise in the value of the New Zealand dollar over the past twelve months, not only against the US dollar but other currencies as well, including the Australian dollar, will inevitably have some dampening effect on New Zealand's economy in 2003. However we still expect growth to average around 3% in the year ahead. While economic conditions in both Australia and New Zealand are expected to moderate this year, they are still likely to be stronger than many OECD peers, and this should create the environment for a continuation of good performance from ANZ in the year ahead. I would now like to hand over to John McFarlane, ANZ's CEO, who will provide a more detailed overview of the Group's strategy. Thank you Greg I trust this mornings presentations have given you a better understanding of both the overall Group and ANZ New Zealand's performance and plans for the future. I would now like to open the floor for any questions or comments on any of the matters relating to our business, but before doing so, could I remind you that this is a shareholder meeting and it is not appropriate to raise individual customer issues. For any of you that may have customer related queries, we will have ANZ staff available after the meeting to assist you. Thank you


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The best of Mountain View
1. Outdoor Seating on Castro Street
2. Thursday Night Live on Castro Street
3. Art Ala Carte and the Art and Wine Festival
4. Parades of all types
5. Mostly hospitality business (restaurants, snacks, tea, coffee, books, nightlife and shopping (food, pharmacy, etc). Makes for a vibrant, interesting downtown area, a destination for residents.
6. Shoreline Park (Although it's getting pretty hard to get there)
The worst of Mountain View
1. Roundabout at California and Castro (Not everyone received their license in Europe) It's a danger when many drivers do not know how to use it.
2. Roundabouts in Old Mountain View. They encroach the crosswalks. Cost taxpayers more money to fix when replacing sewers and pipelines and actually reduces visibility with overgrown landscaping and doesn't do the job intended.
3. Speed Humps in Old Mountain View. Seriously, barely two lanes of traffic and Speed Humps. Destroys the esthetics. Reasonably sure someone (city council, city hall) lives in this area when the decision was proposed and approved. Looks like a strip mall parking lot.
4. Proposed intersection abomination at Calderon and Mercy. Why not borrow a page from Los Altos or on Showers drive and install the flashing LED's that can be seen from Outer Space and don't require some go-cart configuration full of cement. Can't wait for a car to leap into the air.
5. Loss of Retail/Hospitality space on Castro Street to commercial (office)space development. We lost the nicest, newest building on the 200 block of Castro and that is just the beginning. The city allows for high density housing all around downtown Mountain View and now will force all residents to get into their cars because soon there will be nothing to do on Castro Street except to go to work.
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Original post made by mrmountainview, Old Mountain View, on Feb 9, 2013
Like this commentPosted by Jes' Sayin'
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on Feb 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm
OK, here's the counterpoint:
Streetside dining? If you like your food mixed with auto exhaust.
Thursday night live is pretty dead, but way too loud for us poor folk in the nearby cafes.
Downtown has too many samey restaurants, not enough other types of businesses. Please compare with University Ave in Palo Alto.
The intersection at Castro and Mercy is worse than the one at California. Some people think there's a roundabout there too, while the rest of us are sane enough to know there isn't. Recipe for future disaster really.


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Searching for a Happy Hour in Venice? The Artistic Happy Hour is coming back at the Guggenheim Museum!
On Monday, May 6 the first aperitif in the beautiful venetian museum with the background music of international djs.
Save the date to go at "Peggy's house", enjoying yourself in the garden of the museum, sipping a spritz, accompanied by captivating notes of live DJ set, surrounded by the works of the great masters of the twentieth century.
From 8pm to 10pm with a 12 euro entrance fee you can enjoy the two spritz included in the price and have fun in a unique setting!
The music program curated by Holic proposes an addictive mix hanging in the balance between jazz and electronic, black music and ethnic music-contemporary.
At the first HappySpritz will stage Steven Smirney.
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going ocho loko is when an overworked student shotguns two four loko's at the begining of the whatthefuck shitstorm night that is soon to follow. once you go ocho loko, you can actually hear your liver whimper because it knows that at some point you will be so drunk you will be beligerantly demanding the bartender to serve you by the gallon. The high levels of crack and alcohol that is consumed when going ocho loko is especially appealling to law students. common ocho loko activities include emailing your professors the entire urban dictionary's list of synonyms for "scissoring", attempting to play darts at the bar using empty beer bottles, gratuitous use of the phrases: "I love you man", "I'ms orry ociffer", and "thats awesome". one who has gone ocho loko will also reference buttfucking as many times as possible. Nobody can describe how it feels to be in ocho loko mode because the loko goer never remembers anything from that night. Never mention the topic of ex-girlfriends around someone who has gone ocho loko; he will either begin demanding blood like he's Dexter Morgan, or sob in the corner and have a very enlightening discussion with his beer. unfortunatley, one cannot sleep off the hangover from an ocho loko night; the extremely high levels of caffeine guarantees you will be amped up and awake during the entire sobering up process. which sucks. one who is considering going ocho loko is better off just finding an nfl punter to kick their gooch with steel-toed boots.
the only way I'd vote for Sarah Palin is if I went ocho loko first. actually probably not then either...
Whats worse than going ocho loko? A Tom Arnold anything.
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Mixing a Four Loko with vodka, which in turn at least doubles the amount of alcohol in the beverage. Many different flavors of Four Loko can be mixed with many flavors of vodka. I don't think drinking two Four Lokos should be called ocho loko because you're just drinking two four lokos, not making the actual drink stronger.
I made John Daly ocho lokos by mixing lemonade four loko with sweet tea vodka, 0-blackout in thirty minutes.
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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by wick, Dec 3, 2012.
Surprised? Really? Here?
Here are some of the quotes from the gameday thread I mentioned. I know, heat of the moment and all that, but, really, aren't any of you guys slightly embarrassed by this stuff in retrospect? And do you think a single player, coach, scout, or talking head anywhere on the internet is going to get the leaky boat with you on this topic this week? I guess it'll be interesting to see.
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So, you're saying he doesn't jump offsides? Ever?
He has SEVEN this season. SEVEN. OVER THREE TIMES the next highest Cowboy – LEADING the team.
Do tell, where was I wrong in my statement?
Don't call me out as some idiot while conveniently ignoring the player's obvious fault just to try to make you look like a supposed genius.
The pompousness of some board "experts" is comical.
So you don't think he is a leader?
"LEADING the team."
Yeah, he's leading, as I said.
Try to stay on point.
You meant the "he's a leader" comment as sarcasm and you know it.
Its not about a bad contract, about getting value for 30+ stars and re investing in youth via good draft picks. NE traded Richard Seymour, their best defensive player to get draft pics and not rely on him for the future of the team.
How many trades like that get made. Ever?
Pretty much the only fools that would do deals like that were the Raiders. Clearly they aren't doing that with their new regime.
It only takes one desperate team that thinks it is closer to a SB to do the trade. And it is not like Joey Galloway or Roy Williams trade that JJ pulled. Ware give the other team a lot of value too.
I think his play declines for the most part in the second half. If they could give him some rest on the first half then he might be able to fight through some of those blocks later in the game. The man gets tired late in the game. Look at Dez when he wasn't in shape and faded in the second half of games.
Very. Rarely. Happens.
Get over it.
Point of fact, Mr Ware is leading the league in defensive offsides, but lets go ahead and sweep that under the carpet as well.
Yeah, he has no faults, or at least you can't point them out, because a Mod says so!
Yeah. You got me. That's what I was trying to say: Demarcus Ware doesn't jump offsides.
Look, the posts are just examples of what people had to say in the gameday thread. If you've now decided you'd like to change your sentiment, that's fine with me. I believe I said 'heat of the moment, and all that.' Or you can keep digging and defend the post.
I just think the entire take--including your own, but by no means singling you out in that group--is ludicrous. Like, worst-argument-ever ludicrous. That doesn't make me an expert, and it doesn't mean you're not entitled to whatever opinion you want to hold. It just means you should be careful if you're not prepared to back it up or move off if it after you click 'submit reply.'
I know JJ is not capable of pulling those triggers, so I don't have much expectations and the reason I said "I wish".
Most likely JJ will give him a 6 year extension when he is 32 yrs old and tie up all the salary for 6 years (a.k.a Ratliff)
You can also drop the mod-bit. Say what you want. I'm entitled to my opinions re: your takes, too. Or do I have to give up that privilege in your book because I also moderate?
I think your back-sliding on your take is weak soup, too, by the way. But that's just my opinion; I'm no expert or anything.
Whether it is or isnt, and as putrid as the O Line is, I have said all along they draft a pass rusher in round one. I know Jerry said they are drafting offense this year but I stand by my prediction.
Fine. Mr fan.
Way to address the point that I was actually correct in my comment, but we all know that you won't, because it completely contradicts your condescension.
I didn't address it because I don't believe you that that's what you meant when you slammed Ware's leadership. I don't think anybody else will, either, but they're free to chime in, just like anybody else.
I believe you were slamming Ware's leadership on defense because he jumped offsides. I think you don't want to own it after the fact, and you're trying t skate around it. And I think you'd have been better off just saying 'yeah, I got carried away. Whoops.'
Addressed enough for you? I hope so, because it's about all I care to say on this single post amongst many that were obviously trashing our single-ballot HoF player in a game we won.
and genius that you are you do not even consider the possibility that some of those offsides are bogus as they have been over the years. He is so quick that officials throw the flag when replay will show that he moved as soon as the ball did.


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Century High School senior Kitanna Belnap excels in speech, debate, dancing and volunteerism. Those traits helped her win the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award.
Public speaking doesn't phase Kitanna. In fact, Kitanna actually enjoys getting up in front of an audience and giving a speech, or taking a side in a debate. In addition to having fun, Kitanna has learned some important lessons from debate.
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[/quote]Yeah he is supposed to get a heavy increase in snaps this year from what Ive read. He will be a guy to watch for sure. I just dont know how he will hold up when teams start power running at him. Is he going to be able to stand up against a 320 pound pulling Olineman or is he going to be able to hold the point of attackwhen double teamed. WV plays a 3-3-5 as well so it should be interesting to see what there thinking with him. I just cant imagine them liningupa 230lb DE in an odd man front. Some type of hybrid role where he is moved around would seem to make the most sense. He was originally a LB so playing him off the line on running downs would seem to be a good idea


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By Adi Pavlovic
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(March 6, 2006)--The UTSA College of Education and Human Development will host its third annual university-wide research conference Friday, March 31 in Business Building Room 2.01.02 at the 1604 Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
With the theme, "Knowledge and Power in a Global Economy: Globalism and Its Effect on Education," researchers from a variety of disciplines will discuss education in our technological world.
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The keynote speaker for the event is internationally known writer David Gabbard, who will be followed by six panelists speaking for 15 minutes each and a brief discussion led by a graduate student.
The conference schedule is:
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. -- David Gabbard lecture
12:15-1:30 p.m. -- Lunch break
1:30-3:30 p.m. -- Panelists
3:30-4 p.m. -- Audience questions and disucssion
4:15-5:30 p.m. -- Graduate student discussion with David Gabbard
A professor of curriculum and instruction at East Carolina University's College of Education, Gabbard is co-founder and editor of the online public policy journal, Public Resistance.
He received his bachelor's degree in English from Centre College of Kentucky in 1982. He earned an M.Ed. degree in sociology and an Ed.D. degree in the history and philosophy of education, both from the University of Cincinnati.
An author and editor, Gabbard has written popular education reform books such as "Education as Enforcement: The Militarization and Corporatization of Schools," "Defending Public Schools: Education Under the Security State" and, most recently, "Knowledge and Power in the Global Economy: The Effects of School Reform in a Neoliberal/Neoconservative Age." Read many of his publications at the Public Resistance Web site.
Panelists, their departments and topics at the conference include Elizabeth Murakami Ramalho, educational leadership and policy studies, "Rethinking the 'International' in Global Education"; Don Lien, business, "Globalization and Transnational Education"; Steven Kellman, English, classics and philosophy, "Globalization and the Tyranny of Monoculture"; Kathleen Hancock, political science and geography, "Controlling Knowledge: China and the Internet"; Catherine Nolan Ferrell, history, "NAFTA and CAFTA: Campesino Responses to 'Free' Trade in Southern Mexico and Guatemala" and Deborah Armstrong, biology, "The Latest Advances in Brain Research: Global Implications for Memory and Learning."
The conference was organized by Rosalind Horowitz, UTSA professor of interdiscipinary learning and teaching, and educational psychology; Tom Ricento, UTSA professor of bicultural-bilingual studies; and Felecia Briscoe, UTSA assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies.
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The art of origami has inspired children and artists all over the world because of the amazing objects that can be created by folding a simple piece of paper.
Now an engineering research team at the University of Colorado Boulder has won a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a light-controlled approach for "self-assembly" mechanisms in advanced devices based on the same principles.
Known as "photo origami," the idea is supported by NSF's Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation program, which supports interdisciplinary teams working on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research.
CU-Boulder associate professor of mechanical engineering Jerry Qi will lead the team developing the photo origami technique. Collaborators will include CU faculty Robert McLeod of electrical engineering, Kurt Maute of aerospace engineering sciences and Elisabeth "Beth" Stade of mathematics, along with Patrick Mather of Syracuse University.
The ability to transform a flat polymer sheet into a sophisticated, mechanically robust 3-D structure will enable new approaches to manufacturing and design of devices from the microscopic to centimeter scales, according to the team. Examples include using extremely low-weight, high-strength materials to create micro-electromechanical systems with complicated 3-D architectures that can be used for microscopic sensors such as antennas or microphones, and miniature robotic devices for environmental monitoring.
Present barriers to the development of folding and unfolding mechanisms stem from the lack of understanding of scaling laws that allow researchers to generalize results obtained at various size scales, the inability to easily cause matter to "reorient" itself to achieve the desired folding patterns, and challenges in automated, sequential folding.
To overcome these challenges, the CU team will make use of recent fundamental advances in the control of polymer architecture through light-triggered chemical reactions.
"One has to accurately control how much deformation a material should have in order to obtain a precise folding angle and to determine where to fold or stop folding in order to avoid interference in the folding path and form the desired structure," said McLeod, who will use the interaction of light with material deformation to develop optical waveguide transistors.
In this new form of logic circuit, light triggers the deformation of a soft polymer, which in turn switches the light on or off. In this way, the optical waveguide transistor will enable a structure to be pre-programmed with a folding pattern through a sequential set of switching events controlled by the shape of an origami sheet.
In recent years, CU researchers and their collaborators have made significant progress in using light to control and alter the structure of a polymer. They are able to both bend and stiffen polymer structures and to develop new, soft, shape-memory composite materials through photo-initiation techniques. Shape-memory composites are "smart" materials that have the ability to return from a temporary, deformed shape to their original shape when induced by a trigger.
In addition, the team will work with the local school district to provide research and educational opportunities for K-12 students and teachers.
Jerry Qi, 303-492-1270
Kurt Maute, 303-735-2103
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RaShede Hageman weighing in at 318lbs and being noted as being "Well put together" is gonna help his stock..
Heres a writeup on Aaron Donalds weigh in from Walts site...
Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald (6-0, 288) has a some serious muscle in his chest and arms. He has a huge upper body, and scouts were talking about how he looked stout. Unfortunately, Donald is probably maxed out in terms of weight. He still is very strong for his size and looks like he spends a lot of time in the weight room.
Andddd Aaron Colvin tears his ACL at the Senior Bowl. WOW
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I would get the Springfield, the Glock would be last on my list.
PS welcome to the forum.
i recently got my concealed carry permit and am looking for a good carry/home defense pistol in .40cal. ive been looking around and have narrowed it down to either a glock 23 or 23c, the springfield arms xd service model 4", and the smith and wesson sw40ve. any opinions on which would make a better carry/home defense pistol?? or any suggestions of others??? thanks for any input
I would get the Springfield, the Glock would be last on my list.
PS welcome to the forum.
Welcome from Eastern North Carolina. I would get the one that feels the best to me. Other people will tell you this or that but it all boils down to what fits and feels best for you.
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1) Do not get a ported model if you intend to carry or use in the home. If you have to fire at night or from a compromised position, the hot gases and debris coming from the top of the gun are going to be hitting you (not fun) and also affecting your sight. Ported models, IMO, are range-only guns.
2) Is this your first gun? If so, why .40? I suggest considering a 9mm. Ammo is cheaper which means you can practice more and loaded with a premium defense round, it's just as capable of stopping a threat as other calibers. Remember is shot placement, not just how big the hole is or how fast the bullet is going.
3) For CCW, I'd look at a sub-compact model instead of the full-size that you are now. Trying to carry a full-size model can get old quick with the weight and size. I carried a full-size XD40 for over a year then switched to the XD9SC. It was a world of difference, especially with the smaller grip printing less. I have since switched to a Sig P229 SAS Gen 2, which I consider to be in between a full-size and a sub-compact, and have found what is the best of both worlds for me. No matter what gun you get, remember to get a quality holster and belt, as those will greatly impact your carry comfort.
Welcome to the forum from North Central Texas - I think you'll like it here.
I suggest you go to a range that will let you rent and shoot several of the guns your considering.
And then you decide which one fells best to you and which one do you shoot the best.
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Either of those are fine, although I would not want a ported handgun for SD, and I personally don't see the attraction to .40 caiber, although they must be OK since so many LEO's carry them. I just think that with modern ammo, a 9mm is just as good, and a lot cheaper and more pleasant to practice with. A .45 is even better because it is a lower pressure round that packs a hard punch without beating you up to do it.
I to would second you not getting a XD 4" service model if you plan to carry it. While you can conceal it, I think its too big and heavy. I recently bought a XD9 and I already know that I need to buy something smaller or I won't end up carrying all the time. If I could do it again i would have bought the XD subcompact, it comes with the extension to make the grip the same as the service model......but then I wouldn't have a reason to buy another gun!
Of your choices I'd go with the Glock over the XD. Smaller in width and a little lighter. Don't know anything about the smith. G23 or G27 but would agree 9mm be better to start G19/G26. As suggested a range trip to try all the models your interested in would be wise. The one you shoot best and inspires the most confidence ought to be the winner. Sig, Glock, XD, M&P, Beretta, HK (my preference) all good choices depending on what you want and how they work for you.
Welcome and check out the M&P .40 fs or M&P .40c.
Remember, a fully-loaded 40 SW magazine is going to be heavy. Try 9mm +P+
Check out the Beretta PX4. It is available in 40SW, 9mm, or 45.
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The Beretta PX4 is a nice looking gun .
Here's mine:
I really like the looks, the way it handles & points.
I like the hammer in sight & safety / decocker.
All the guns listed are very nice weapons. It does actually come down to what you can afford, and from there what feels best and you can shoot best. If it were me I would without a doubt or second thought pick the CZ P-01
It is the gun to the rear of the CZ75B in front.
I have many handguns and if forced to only keep one that is the one I would keep.
Good luck with your choice and what ever you pick learn to shoot it and have fun.
I'd suggest the Glock, and I'd also 2nd what Todd said about the 9mm. It's significantly cheaper to shoot than .40, and still works well.
Make sure you handle (and fire if possible) all of your suggested weapons before making a final purchase. Theres nothing worse than having a gun you dont like, but id you do buy one, and don't like, feel free to give it to me, heck I'll even pay for shipping!
recoilguy, those are great looking grips - what are they?
highside, I recently was in the exact same boat as you (although I'm still waiting for my carry permit). I went with the S&W M&P .40. I liked that the backstraps on the grips were interchangeable. Med for me, but when I take my girlfriend, she likes the small ones (they come with the gun, L, M &S). I can change them out quicker than I can load a magazine. It's a nice feature, and because of that, it felt much better then the glock in my hands. I've got 300 or so rounds through her, and so far, no problems. It's also easy to take a apart and clean. I'd recommend it.
I did get the full frame, as I'm hoping to do some IDPA this year, and it's a little big for carry, so you might want to look at the compact.
Hope this helps.
This was OP's one an only post and he hasn't been back since a few days after this hit the board last October. No need for us to waste time on questions where no one is reading the answers.