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School looking at ways to improve safety
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Two students, both 14 years old, were hit by cars in two separate incidents along East Center Street in the back of Dobyns-Bennett High School recently.
Now the school is looking to see what changes need to be made. "We certainly have gotten the ball rolling on investigating what our current practices are, and coming up with solutions to prevent these accidents from occurring in the future," says Dobyns-Bennett principal Chris Hampton.
School leaders are teaming up with the Kingsport Police officers who investigated both crashes. According to police, both students were at fault. "They are both the result of students crossing the road unlawfully," says Public Information Officer Tom Patton.
According to police, one student crossed with a no walking sign; the other was not crossing at a designated crosswalk. "When a 4,000 pound vehicle is traveling at 20 or 30 miles per hour, it can't stop on a dime. These students and other pedestrians need to be aware that they need to look both ways before they cross the street, and cross at the appropriate locations at the appropriate time," adds Patton.
Hampton says educating students and the community about safety will be first. "We'll be looking at some physical barriers that will encourage students to cross the streets at crosswalks," he said.
City leaders and police officers want to find out more about the traffic patterns near the school and what can be done to make improvements.
We're told both students were injured in the incidents, but both are expected to recover.
One student is enrolled at Dobyns-Bennett; the other is a student at John Sevier Middle School and apparently took the bus to Dobyns-Bennett to walk home.


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Report: Obama campaign turning grim on Florida, Virginia, North Carolina — and Colorado?
posted at 5:24 pm on October 17, 2012 by Allahpundit
You need to read way, way, way down into this National Journal piece to find the key bit, but it's worth it. Says Jay Cost, "I've never seen anybody bury a lede like Major Garrett here."
Let's bring this treasure chest up to the surface:
What also became clear after the dust began to settle from the rumble on Long Island was the electoral map has narrowed and Obama's team, while conceding nothing publicly, is circling the wagons around Ohio, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada. Plouffe said that Obama remains strong in all four states, but he would not discuss the specifics of internal polling or voter-contact analytics, saying only that Obama has "significant leads" in all four places.
It is uncharacteristic of Team Obama to concede any terrain, but Plouffe offered no such assurances about Obama's position in North Carolina, Virginia, or Florida. Romney advisers have seen big gains in all three states and now consider wins likely, although not guaranteed, in all three. They are similarly upbeat about prospects in Colorado but not confident enough to predict victory. That Plouffe left Colorado off his list of states where Obama's leading and can withstand a Romney surge might be telling…
Romney, according to RCP, has 191 electoral votes. If you add Florida (29), North Carolina (15), and Virginia (13), that brings his total to 248 electoral votes. Add Colorado (9) –which neither campaign is prepared to claim or concede–and Romney's total rises to 257 electoral votes. If Romney wins Ohio (18) in addition to these states, he would have 275 electoral votes. If Romney loses Ohio, he would need to win Iowa, Nevada, and New Hampshire to reach 273 electoral votes.
Meanwhile, from CNN's Peter Hamby:
The buzz from Columbus: Ohio race was reset by Romney's first debate (and he may have even been up heading into debate #2)
— Peter Hamby (@PeterHambyCNN) October 17, 2012
It's not that Romney has insurmountable leads in FL, VA, and NC, it's that Team O has to decide how to allocate what's left of its campaign treasury down the stretch and there are better bets for them than those three states. Triage, in other words. Mitt's up 4.7 points on average in North Carolina, which would be tough for O to make up, and 2.5 points in Florida, which might be doable but would be hugely expensive in terms of reserving enough ad time to make a dent. I'm a little surprised to see Virginia included — O actually leads there by eight-tenths of a point, although Romney's (narrowly) won the last three polls, so maybe Obama's campaign figures it's not worth resisting that momentum in a state they don't really need. They do kind of need Colorado, though, and that actually looks tougher than Virginia for them at the moment: Romney leads by seven-tenths of a point and has won six of the nine polls taken since the first debate. If I had to guess, I'd bet they're looking at Virginia and Colorado now as an either/or situation; if Romney's lead opens a bit in one rather than the other, that one will be written off and an investment made in the closer state.
Via Gateway Pundit, here's Karl Rove with a fun fact about that blockbuster Gallup poll today. The most important set of polls in the race thus far, I think, will be the next ones out of Ohio incorporating reaction to last night's debate. I don't expect much to change, but if one candidate suddenly picks up a few points, the path-to-270 strategizing is going to change instantly, and maybe dramatically.
Update: Changed the headline from "backing away from" to "turning grim on." Garrett's piece implies that Team O might cut those states loose, but doesn't cite anyone clearly saying that. Read between the lines, though.
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Thanks pawelkrak - looking forward to their email.
I got email from CABLETECH reseeler. He say, new firmware will be released soon, mayby for a few days and no needed to flash using FWDN. We can use internal menu updater so waiting....
CX-01 Cortex A5
Posted 08 January 2013 - 05:30 PM
Posted 09 January 2013 - 07:56 PM
I flashed the ROM to be able to root the device but turns out that this ROM is also not rooted. I would like to install VNC server on my device but no luck so far.
Thanks for any help.
Posted 11 January 2013 - 09:14 AM
Posted 11 January 2013 - 01:05 PM
Thanks for the info
Posted 16 January 2013 - 07:17 AM
Please inform us about availability of the new firmware
Edited by Alferek, 16 January 2013 - 07:17 AM.
Posted 17 January 2013 - 04:13 AM
Posted 17 January 2013 - 09:07 PM
I got new firmware. Updating from internal menu by USB PENDRIVE. Exact copy udpate.zip onto USB PENDRIVE and run procedure. For me, nothing interesting. Still 4.0.4 ICS.
Will install tonight, any changes as far as Android Market (Play Store)?
Also any chance for someone with slightly more skills than myself to make any tweaks?
Edited by leeeeed, 17 January 2013 - 09:11 PM.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 12:13 AM
Also as a side note I've created an all-encompassing thread on this model over at XDA Dev here -> http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=2105279
When I follow the instructions to upgrade it looks like it's working, the device restarts into the upload screen, looks like it completes, but when it reboots it ends up the same version with no changes. I can load the stick into it's bootloader. I can wipe it via ADB. ADB won't allow me to load the Update.zip as it's missing the android-info.txt or android-product.txt :/
Posted 21 January 2013 - 11:48 AM
Before launching the upgrade in the about I got
Model Number : TCC8925_HDMI_DONGLE
Android Version 4.0.4
Baseband Version : Unknown
Kernel version : 3.0.8-tcc sunny@bogondroid #154 Mon Oct 8 10:53:30 CST 2012
Build number full_tcc8920st_emmc-userdebug 4.0.4 IMM76D eng.sunny.20121008.105834 test-keys
After upgrade
Model Number : ANDROID_HDMI_DONGLE
Android Version 4.0.4
Baseband Version : Unknown
Kernel version : 3.0.8-tcc root@android #364 Fri Nov 16 20:51:49 CST 2012
Build number Android-eng 4.0.4 IMM76D IMM76D eng.root.20121128.105154
So the new firmware seems to be newer but I can't see any news on this firmware
I also tried to change some stuff in the zip and sign it again but I didn't manage to update
BTW this is the Stick that I have
it's seems to be the real manufacterer of what you call cabletech
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:02 PM
Tempted to install the CX-01 ROM onto there with the flash tool.
edit: Compared the specs of the 2 and they look identical. I'm going to go for it. Will report back.
Edited by leeeeed, 21 January 2013 - 07:21 PM.
Posted 22 January 2013 - 04:46 PM
If anyone here could possible generate a recovery.img from their stick for me to flash, at least give it one last try, it would be greatly appreciated.
Above shows you how to generate a Nandroid backup. If you could please do that for me I'd appreciate it. Just want to give it one last go.
Posted 23 January 2013 - 09:55 AM
BTW do you know why when I open the update.zip from cabletech make some change rezip and autosign
I'm unable to update it again I got an error with an image of android and heart open with error sign
Posted 23 January 2013 - 09:44 PM
Not sure - I have a feeling that the "update.zip" they use isn't in the format we're used to. Hence my problems.
Edited by leeeeed, 23 January 2013 - 09:49 PM.
Posted 24 January 2013 - 02:22 AM
Rozebrany Cabletech URZ0193, warto na co zwrócić uwagę to rozwiązanie z brakiem pamięci NAND, została przez producenta zastąpiona drugim gniazdem micorSD. W moim modelu była karta SanDisk 4GB, ale w innym już ich bez firmowa.
Mnie osobiście udało się "uszkodzić" urządzenie 5 razy, ale od razu zaznaczam że nie z mojej winy ;P IMHO serwisant twierdzi że uszkodziłem bootloader, ale mnie wydaje się e padła po prostu karta. Nowa wersja v1.1 póki co działa drugi dzień
Po wcześniejszych doświadczeniach postanowiłem zrobić obraz wewnętrznej karty microSD poleceniem dd (lub pod win hdd raw copy tool), obraz ładnie zapisałem na dysk, ale gdy chciałem przywrócić obraz na drugą kartę (też 4GB) dd wyrzuciło że nie zapisało ok 3kb danych na nowej karcie. Efekt łatwy do przewidzenia, urządzenie się nie uruchomiło. W rozmowie z serwisem dowiedziałem się że używają sprzętowego klonowania.
Programowanie przez FWDN nie jest możliwe, gdyż brak jest przycisku Fn, wewnątrz taż go nie ma... widać na załączonych zdjęciach. Może ma ktoś jakieś pomysły odnośnie wgrania innego softu?
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URZ0193 Cabletech demolished, it is what to look for is a solution to the lack of NAND flash memory, has been replaced by the manufacturer micorSD second slot. In my model was a 4GB SanDisk card, but in others they have no company.
I personally managed to "damage" the device 5 times, but once I select that was not my fault: P IMHO technician says that hurt the bootloader, but it seems that I just fell card. The new version v1.1 which runs until the other day
After previous experience I decided to make an image of internal microSD card dd command (or the M$win hdd raw copy tool ), the image nice wrote on the drive, but when I wanted to restore the image on the second card (or 4GB) dd not enrolled thrown about 3KB of data in a new tab. The result is easy to predict, the device will not be launched. In an interview with the service I learned that the use of cloning hardware.
Programming by FWDN is not possible, as there is no Fn button inside taz he is not ... you can see in the pictures. Maybe someone has some ideas on upload another firmware?
Posted 24 January 2013 - 01:48 PM
Posted 24 January 2013 - 11:12 PM
Posted 27 January 2013 - 09:56 AM
I try but this is what I got
Thanks for your help powerkill - there are other ways - http://www.addictive...rtition-images/ - but don't expect you to spend lots of time on it Thanks for your help
adb shell /data/local/install
Android ROM dumper v0.72b
©2010 Sebastian404
romdump installed.
Segmentation fault
If you have any other idea that can help you I will be glad to help.
Posted 06 February 2013 - 02:03 PM
Posted 04 April 2013 - 10:35 AM
Failing that, can the WiFi reception be improved at all?
In fact, anyone still supporting these sticks?
Posted 25 April 2013 - 11:54 AM
Any way of getting these to work via USB Ethernet? I bought an adaptor which works perfectly with my Flame tablet but the stick just switches off WiFi and then does nothing.
Failing that, can the WiFi reception be improved at all?
In fact, anyone still supporting these sticks?
I am also a owner of CX-01 stick, and also looking any update for it. still using 4.0.x default android.
I think that there is a pontential on this stick.
4.1.1 android would be nice. And if somebody knows, how to fix cx-01 poor wifi to better is would be very nice...
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Nietszche: Obey Yourself - Monday Motivation
Self discipline is the foundation for any success, whether you're born with natural talent or not. Self discipline is the vector for greatness. It is the difference between the Human mind that can envision and implement long-term goals; and the mind of an animal that seeks only to fulfill immediate, baseline needs and desires.
Nietzche wrote at length on the difference between "Master" morality, and "Slave" morality. But on a larger scale, in the hierarchy of life on this planet, Humans are the masters and animals are the slaves. This isn't a moral judgment on the state of things, just a statement of fact. So why the **** would any creature who had the option to be a Human, allow themselves to be limited by their animal nature?
If you find yourself avoiding effort, seeking temporary comfort at the sacrifice of eventual greatness, then you're no different than any other animal, save for the potential you're wasting.
Obey yourself, or you'll end up obeying someone else.
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How inspiring.
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Isn't the ability for self motivation and the ability to deny oneself immediate gratification also a born talent? some find it easy to practice self discipline and some find it extremely hard. I think such traits are born in us, and though you can fight against it, and improve it, it is not a simple choice.
If you find it "easy" to exercise self discipline, than you are talented in that way.
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There's nothing Nietzsche couldn't teach 'ya 'bout the raising of the wrist...
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Is the Sprite advert, intentional irony?
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If I am an undisciplined person by nature, who then reads Nietzche and tries to be driven and ambitious in a way consistent with Nietzche's view, am I now obeying myself or Nietzche?
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For further reading on Nietzsches view on lazy contentment, look for "last men" in his "Thus spoke Zarathustra".
It should be noted though that Nietzsche did not argue against human's natural instincts and needs. Quite the contrary, human mind in his view should be used to refine the natural urges, not to overcome them. Many paragraphs in "The Gay Science" deal with this topic.


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The blood-alcohol limit for drivers should be lowered to prevent more unnecessary road deaths, says one of New Zealand's most experienced police officers.
Outgoing Waikato District road policing manager Inspector Leo Tooman - who retired yesterday after 48 years service - said a number of measures were needed to keep the road toll falling.
These included lowering the alcohol limit from 80 to 50 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood and introducing variable speeds to cater for different roads. More money and better roads would also help, especially in the Waikato, but the most important factor came down to drivers' attitudes.
"People come off a four-lane motorway onto a two-lane goat track and as a result of that the environment changes and they haven't adjusted to that environment."
The 67-year-old decided to devote his career to road safety after going to a crash that killed an elderly couple on their way to Christmas celebrations.
"It all came home to me back in Christmas '72 or '73 where I went to a fatal motor vehicle crash just south of Putaruru, where an elderly couple were travelling to Hamilton to see their kids and grandkids for Christmas."
The couple died instantly when their car collided with a truck.
"Of course in those days we didn't have the cutting equipment [or] the paramedics like we have today and we finished up carting this elderly couple with all their Chrissy presents back through the main street of Putaruru on the back of a tow truck in order to get their bodies extracted at a panelbeaters yard.
"And I thought to myself 'Hey this is unacceptable. This is not right. These people don't deserve to die this way'."
Mr Tooman can't count the number of fatal accidents he has been to, having patrolled Waikato roads since arriving as sole-charge traffic officer in Tirau for the Ministry of Transport in 1970.
Before that he was stationed in Wanganui on a Norton 650 motorcycle, after joining the former Transport Department as a keen 19-year-old in 1965. In 1983 he took over as chief traffic officer in Hamilton and oversaw the restructure from the old MOT to the Traffic Safety Service in 1987.
Five years later in 1992 the service was integrated into the police and Mr Tooman took over as strategic traffic manager.
He was renamed road policing manager in 2000 when he created a highway patrol base incorporating road police, the serious crash unit, illegal street racing unit, and the speed camera unit.
He is credited by his colleagues with helping to reduce the road toll to under 300 deaths a year, a significant decline from 843 in 1973 and more than 500 a decade ago.
With a largely increased traffic volume the annual toll could be as high as 2500 if road safety measures were not introduced, Mr Tooman said.
Improvements in cars as well as better roads and road design had also contributed to a lower toll, he said.
Over the years Mr Tooman was instrumental in setting up road safety initiatives and in 2005 he was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for his efforts.
Mr Tooman remains philosophical about the tragedies he's witnessed in his career and said he had no regrets.
"I suppose you've got a job to do. You get on with it."
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Road safety initiatives introduced by Leo Tooman:
• Began 24-hour weigh-ins for heavy motor vehicles
• Blitz on driving in Hamilton involving 100 traffic police
• Saved by the Belt campaign
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She looks great! 48 years old and 5 children.. she's rocking. I've seen celeb mag pics of women who REALLY look emaciated.. Kelly Ripa with her huge "outie" belly button – yuck…Nicole Richie looking sickly…etc…the captions for those pics say that they are "super fit." Ya'all are catty & jealous. Sarah looks awesome. No question about it.
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I think Sarah Palin looks spectacular!…I don't know why she is hated and frankly, i don't care to here why. I think whenever you see an extremely attractive and intellectual beauty, people tend to get Jealous. It sure is sad that we can't express our political views and what we stand for without being attacked for it.. I applaud Sarah and her family for being strong, smart, patriotic and beautiful !!! God Bless them
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Sarah Palin is incredibly beautiful, intelligent and a woman who , as Govennor of Alaska provided the State with tremendous leadership. And, Sarah Palin is a wife and mother who has obviously been an provide exceptional love to her husband, children and grandchildren. She is and has been an inspiration to me, my friends and family. All of the above is just the tip of the Iceberg about how many people feel about Governer Sarah Palin not to mention she is an excellent and tough decision-maker and leader. Oh, did I forget to say that she is a gorgeous woman. On Fox News she provided much to the discussions and commentary and I wish Fox News had continued her contract.
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Posted at 6:19 PM on October 10, 2012
yikes! what HAPPENED?!?! skinny, and TACKY! to think that was almost the VP! wtf was McCain (or the gop, for that matter) thinking!?!? also, to make an even more ridiculous comment, my guess is that hubby cheated on her… that's generally when women shed those types of pounds. look for a divorce or counseling statement or article, very very soon.
Posted at 10:20 AM on October 11, 2012
Gees – Sarah looks emaciated, sick and year's older in her face now. Makes one wonder if she has cancer, aids, or using meth. She was gorgeous, sexy, young and vibrant looking, prior to her weight loss, which all of us women were envious of. She needs to eat more of her moose stew and homemade pies again. Come on Sarah – you're way too thin, get you're sexy curves back!!
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Five independent magazines and a weekly newspaper have been charged by Ethiopia's Justice Ministry, a move that may add to the long lists of shuttered publications and Ethiopian journalists in exile. In a press release issued August 4, the ministry accused the journals of publishing false information, inciting violence, and undermining public confidence in the government, news reports said.
The ministry said it pressed charges after running out of patience with the publications for "encouraging radicalism and terrorism." The state broadcaster aired the ministry's announcement, but none of the publications received the charge sheet, local journalists told me. The six independent publications are Afro Times, a weekly newspaper, and magazines Addis Guday, Enku, Fact, Jano, and Lomi. All are popular alternatives to the state-run press, which espouses an increasingly positive narrative. Local journalists and news reports said the charges could be a way for the ruling party to silence critics ahead of elections expected in May 2015.


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"Antrel Rolle doesnt think Ray Lewis effect on the Super Bowl-bound Ravens is being overstated. In fact, it may be more so than what people think or realize because Rolle knows what it is like playing for a veteran teammate whose NFL days days are drawing to a close.
Just like the Ravens are making sure Lewis goes out with a bang, Rolle made sure fellow safety Deon Grant did so a year ago. It all started with the Week 15 home loss to the Redskins in 2011 when defensive coordinator Perry Fewell called Rolle into his office and broke it down for him.
He asked the question, he was like, Deon Grant, thats your boy, right, thats your brother?" Rolle recalled on WFANs Joe and Evan on Tuesday. Im like absolutely. He says, So how many chances do you think Deon has to compete in another Super Bowl or be on a team of this caliber? When he said that, I mean, at that point in time, I wasnt too fond of playing the nickel position and so forth and so on. But at that point in time, it went outside of myself, it went outside of my own selfish reasons, it went outside of me going out there and doing the best I can do for me.
It went to Lets get him his opportunity, Im going to do this for Deon, Im going to try to be the best player I can be for Deon to make sure he goes out with a bang.' And I think thats [Baltimores] mentality at this point. Ray Lewis is their leader. Ray Lewis is the firepower behind the team, so they want him to definitely go out with a bang.
After the conversation with Fewell, Rolle and the Giants never lost a game en route to winning Super Bowl XLVI. It wasnt the only heart-to-heart that Rolle has drawn from in his three seasons with the Giants.
When he was admittedly having a difficult time adapting to Tom Coughlins ways after leaving the Cardinals in 2010, Rolle reached out to Lewis, and not just because both players are University of Miami products. Rolle wanted to talk to someone who had been through it all.
I got his number and I called him, and I just asked him, Ray, how should I handle this situation? Rolle said. I was like its extremely difficult for me, Im not used to this and so forth and so on. And we had an hour-long conversation just about life. He was telling me how I should approach the situation, how I should be able to deal with coach Coughlin but still get some things across. I mean, he helped me out a lot and I listened to what he said and it helped me out a lot. If youve ever been around Ray Lewis, man, hes probably the most humble individual and real individual youre ever going to be around. And thats just the reality of it.
As for Super Bowl predictions, Rolle didnt necessarily have one but said, I think the Ravens are due. When you look at certain things and how certain things have taken place throughout the course of this year for the Ravens, I think theyre due. I think it definitely goes to the higher power than just the football gods. I think theyre due.


text: Personal trainers can play a key role in helping clients stay motivated by designing and modifying programs to introduce variety and work toward goal attainment. Periodization is one method for achieving this. (Note…this is a basic introductory post, covering the essentials as addressed in the 4th ed. Personal Trainer manual. There is more specific and in-depth information available in other resources for working with athletes, bodybuilders, etc.) Periodization is an application of overload… through pre-planned variation of program components… to optimize gains in strength… while preventing overuse, staleness, overtraining, and strength plateaus. This is done through the use of micro (small) cycles, combined to form meso (intermediate size) cycles, which combine to form macro (biggest) cycles. Although we most often see periodization in resistance training, it can be utilized in cardiovascular training as well. Periodization usually breaks down as follows: (the chart is located on pg 327 of the PT 4th edition manual) Macrocycle (8 wks) Overall Program Timeframe Mesocycle (4 wks) Mesocycle (4 wks) Specific Training Goals Microcycle (2 wks) Microcycle (2 wks) Microcycle (2 wks) Microcycle (2 wks) Progressive training segments for each mesocycle Periodization has two primary styles – linear and undulating. Linear periodization is what we sometimes consider a more traditional resistance training program with gradually progressive increases. Within each micro cycle the training protocols are consistent, and then after each micro cycle the training variables are adjusted. Linear programs tend to be fairly rigid in their design. Check out the link below for an example of a linear periodization model: Linear Periodization Model: see also page 328 in the 4th ed. PT Manual You can see there is a very specific flow to this workout with regards to the volume and intensity of weight lifted. Undulating periodization provides different training protocols during the micro cycles, in addition to changing the training variables after each micro cycle. Undulating programs tend to be less rigid in their design. Check out the link below for an example of an undulating periodization model: Undulating Periodization Model: see also page 329 in the 4th ed. PT Manual With the undulating program you can see that the training variables change from day to day. There are changes within the microcycle and within the mesocycles. Often the undulating program is used during a non-peak training period. The choice to use a linear or undulating periodization model can be determined by your client's goals and experience. It can be used in a very detail oriented way – programming in depth to create specific results for your client – or simply as a means to provide structure and direction to your everyday exerciser. Periodization can be tricky to get a handle on – but it can be a great way to design programs that keep clients moving forward towards reaching their goals. If you have any questions, contact an ACE Education Consultant at 1-888-825-3636 x782.


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Joe Johnston sets his remake of the 1941 Lon Chaney Jr. classic The Wolf Man in Victorian England, a fitting backdrop for a Jekyll and Hyde–esque tale of men battling beasts within. This version actually has two Wolfmen: one who celebrates his bestial nature (Anthony Hopkins) and one who rejects it (Benicio Del Toro).
The script dallies with the duality of man and a romance subplot but never settles, preferring endless action sequences to decent dialogue. And the romance between Del Toro and Emily Blunt is eclipsed by clichés: multiple montages of moon phases, sudden noises, and splashes of gore that don't fit the script's sulky introspection.
Horror fans won't be impressed by The Wolfman's crude editing; romance fans will feel unfulfilled. But the transformation sequences almost make up for the rest, turning the Wolfmen into horrible creatures who deserve a better movie.
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text: Am I the only one on these boards who thinks Nick Perry is a legit 4-3 pass rushing DE? The guy has got a great first step (like Osi) and real quick off the ball. He's not only a speed rusher, he can bull rush, swim, spin, rip, ect. Perry has got some nice moves and uses his hands well too. I was watching "path to the draft" the other day and Casserly has got him projected as a late 1st/early 2nd. Then another one of the analyst at his pro day came on & projected him as a mid 2nd rounder. If Perry is still on the board at #32 overall by some chance, I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat. Thoughts on Nick Perry?


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If Simms hadn't gotten hurt in 90, I would probably go with the 90 team, they were dominant and prior to Simms getting hurt I believe they were 10-0. That being said I would go with the 86 team. The defense was about as good as any in the history of the game. You actually looked forward to that defense being on the field because they were as likely to make a big play as the offense was. Teams feared that defense, who could blame them? I would not want to be a QB looking at those guys knowing that eventually I had to take the snap.
On the offensive side, they just dictated to the defense, everyone knew they were going to run the ball, but no one could do anything about it. They essentially went out there and did what they wanted to do and few did it better... ever. They weren't a great passing team, not because of talent but because they didn't need to pass the ball. Simms was a very good QB and proved that in the SB.


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text: Hey guys, i have a 2005 chevrolet extended cab Z-71 and it is all stock with a little bit more agressive tires than stock, with no lift. Well my problem is that whenever i come to stop at a stop sign, when i start to drive again there is like a pop or squeak noise that happens a couple times. i have checked the u joints and thats not it. it doesnt do it all the time either. just most of the time. any help would be greatly appreciative! thanks Kolton.


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"Attack the Block" is a British sic-fi/action adventure film from earlier this year. It's the story of a gang of young street punks who, after robbing a woman of her purse, are nearly struck by a meteorite. When they investigate the car it landed on, they discover an alien life form. There's a brief struggle with the creature where the leader of the gang, Moses, gets badly scratched. Vowing revenge, the boys all chase the creature down and beat it to death.
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High in the Sierras, at more than 6,000 feet above sea level, Lake Tahoe serves as the hub for North America's highest concentration of ski areas—indeed, it's a snow-sports enthusiast's dream.
And amid the continent's largest alpine lake, plentiful hiking and biking trails, and big-city-caliber dining and nightlife, snow is just a bonus. Get in on the action at the Resort at Squaw Creek, just minutes from North Lake Tahoe.
With this week's Escape you'll get a one-night stay for two in a Deluxe Forest View Room, plus a $25 spa credit per person, breakfast for two at Cascades, and a bottle of house wine ($149).
Guest rooms are appointed with an oversize Deep Powder pillow-top bed, an LCD flat-screen, and a desk or love seat. Oh, and unbeatable views through the picture windows.
Fill up on breakfast at the Cascades buffet, then capitalize on the resort's ski-in, ski-out accommodations on the slopes of Squaw Valley USA. After your ride, you'll know why Condé Nast Traveler named this ski resort among the top 50 in North America for six years.
No snow? No problem. Rent bicycles from Factory Bike and ride along the Truckee River on the way to Tahoe City. Grab a ham and smoked mozzarella sandwich for lunch at Spoon, then cash in on that $25 resort spa credit toward a 50- to 75-minute facial, massage, or body treatment. The resort also boasts a championship golf course, tennis courts, and swimming pools—even on-site fly fishing.
Make a break for the Resort at Squaw Creek and let "the most deluxe resort on the lake," as Frommer's refers to it, be your guide to an unforgettable getaway.
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Two pre-eminent installing company leaders, the face of a dominant industry manufacturer, an access control pioneer, and a late, great former CSAA and NBFAA president earn entry into SSI's Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement. See how the paths they blazed led to such great successes and enduring legacies.
By Scott Goldfine · March 1, 2012
"A true visionary not only creates products that meet customer needs, but also changes an industry. He reshaped three markets in the process of founding four companies."
"Over the years, the association often sought out his advice, as he was one of the visionaries in our industry. His insight into people and companies was always amazing."
"His endowment to the business is characterized by his unending willingness to openly and unselfishly engage with his peers for the betterment of all security companies."
"A tireless supporter of CSAA, she chaired our education committee during the formation of our most successful online education program, and was the catalyst during the formation of our Fall Central Station Operations Conference."
"He has provided strong leadership to our industry, serves on the Board of CSAA, and actively supports SIAC in word, deed and financial contributions."
The reverential comments to the left were among the many ringing endorsements voters lavished upon the five very special individuals whose accolades and accomplishments have propelled them into the SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION Hall of Fame. In alphabetical order and matching the sequence of quotes, 2012's Hall of Fame class is: Ted Geiszler, John Mabry, Joe Nuccio, Pam Petrow and Ron Rothman.
Founded in 2004 to represent the apogee of honor for extraordinary professionalism, conduct and achievement, each year SSI's Hall of Fame pays tribute to those remarkable people who have had an unforgettable impact on the industry, continuously sustained over the duration of a long and illustrious career. Honorees are recognized in an official induction ceremony held during the SAMMY Awards on the eve of ISC West (March 27) at the Venetian Hotel.
This year's group encompasses a broad swatch of excellence from many walks of the electronic security industry. This includes access control innovation (Geiszler); trade association and business management (Mabry); acquisition mastery, and generosity to industry and community (Nuccio); alarm communications, training and company leadership (Petrow); and providing dealers products/solutions and opportunities (Rothman).
Nominated by past inductees and other luminaries, these five now join 57 others in the industry's pantheon. The following profiles encapsulate how each one of them met challenges head-on, and enriched themselves, those with whom they have associated and the industry at large. SSI is pleased to officially welcome these exemplary and distinguished members of the security community into the Hall of Fame.
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Crow Wing County releases water planning data
The Crow Wing County Land Services Department has begun revising the 2008 Local Comprehensive Water Management Plan (water plan).
Water planning is identifying what works best to protect and enhance Crow Wing County's water resources. Part of this identification process is to measure the county's water resources to observe trends to prioritize resources for protection or restoration efforts.
As part of the revision process, the Crow Wing County Land Services Department is working to include a number of recent scientific studies and data-driven measures that will provide a baseline to help guide land use planning and project implementation.
In January, the county completed Phase II of a lakeshore research study project to calculate the amount of impervious surface coverage on larger lakes in Crow Wing County. This study was conducted in response to the 2011 Land Use Ordinance revisions that require performance standards depending on the amount of impervious coverage per lot.
Impervious surfaces are hard surfaces on a lot such as rooftops, sidewalks, patios and driveways that don't allow water to soak into the ground.
Impervious surface data was calculated using high-resolution aerial photography and property sketches from the Property Valuation and Classification Office. The amount of impervious surface was calculated for the entire riparian lot as well as within 250 feet and 500 feet of the shoreline to determine how much impervious surface was located close to the shoreline.
Phase I was conducted earlier in 2012 and included 12 lakes. Phase II included another 20 lakes.
The results of both phases of the project indicate that the average impervious surface percentage on riparian lots on the county's larger lakes is less than 10 percent.
For example, Lake Edward, Lake Hubert and Lower South Long Lake were all measured at 6 percent, Upper South Long was measured at 7 percent and Whitefish was measured at 5 percent. The full report can be viewed online at http://www.co.crow-wing.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=925.
The lakes measured correspond with the lakes that were part of a water quality screening project that was conducted in 2009 and 2012 to determine whether a water quality trend could be determined based on all the available water quality data that had been collected over the years. These reports are available online at: http://www.co.crow-wing.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=705.
With more than 500 lakes in the county, these tools are very effective to prioritize which lakes to focus protection or restoration strategies on.
"Studies have shown that water quality begins to decline when impervious surface coverage reaches 12-15 percent," said Land Services Supervisor Chris Pence. "This local data about Crow Wing County lakes will help guide land use decisions about keeping our lakes clean."
The county's revisions to the Land Use Ordinance in 2011 include performance standards for stormwater management and shoreline buffers that take effect at 15 percent and 20 percent impervious coverage, respectively.
In addition to surface water, Crow Wing County is also gathering data on ground water quality, including levels of nitrate.
"Since we've begun testing for nitrates the last few years, we have observed nitrate levels that are generally well below the safe drinking water standard of 10 parts per million. This is great news," said Mitch Brinks, water protection specialist.
All of this data will be included in the 2013 revision to the water plan, which has identified surface water, ground water and aquatic invasive species as its top priority concerns.
Water planning questions can be directed to Mitch Brinks at 218-824-1125.


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Crow Wing Power distributes Operation Round-Up donations
Crow Wing Power distributes Operation Round-Up donations
The Crow Wing Power Community Trust Board donated $52,825 to local community programs during its second quarter meeting in April. Operation Round-Up funds were distributed to the following projects:
$700 to American Red Cross Blood Drive, Brainerd; $500 to Bethel Ladies Quilters for the Needy, Brainerd; $500 to Deerwood Seniors; $400 to Children's Fishing Program, Brainerd; $800 to Brainerd Area Education Center, Warrior Worker Program.
$1,375 to The Center, Brainerd; $2,000 to Kinship Partners, Brainerd; $2,500 to Morrison County United Way, Imagination Library, Little Falls; $2,500 to United Way of Crow Wing and Cass Counties, Imagination Library, Brainerd; $250 to Brainerd Area Quilters for the Needy.
$1,500 to Lutheran Social Service Senior Nutrition, Pierz; $2,000 to Northland Arboretum, Brainerd; $2,000 to Camp Olson YMCA, Longville; $2,000 to Pillager Area Fire Protection; $2,000 to Aadzuhman Shrine Club, Brainerd; $500 to Brainerd Seniors.


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I am thinking about buying a refractometer. Is the cheap (ebay $25.00 specials) ones good enough or do I need to get a more expensive one? Also, which ones do you recommend?
I am thinking about buying a refractometer. Is the cheap (ebay $25.00 specials) ones good enough or do I need to get a more expensive one? Also, which ones do you recommend?
My preference is to buy quality tools. You'll have them and use them for a long time and get satisfying use.
I purchased the Blue Sky BLU-2ATC last fall and it seems to be a quality refractometer and got good reviews on Beesource. It does automatic correction for temperature which is nice to have and is accurrate to 0.1%. 0.1% is more than needed but a quality product.
Was $70 last year. Was shocked at the shipping cost to Canada of an additional $31.
Had some uncapped frames last fall, so needed to test moisture. It is also very helpful to allow one to test and pull less than 80% capped frames in honey season.
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J only have 25 hives, so it won't get much use, but I do want one that is reliable and accurate.
If its not accurate its worthless. I've read buy one that's made for honey, not brix. & you need a resolution of less than .5%. If you get one that you can only read with an accuracy of 1% you won't know if the honey is wet or not.
Some people on the forum have had good luck using the brix meters.
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i bought one of those cheap ebay ones but for my saltwater tank and it has worked for almost 8 years with only 2 calibrations, once when i got it and about a year ago i did it again but it was very close still.
Some people have had good luck with a much cheeper calibration block (18.6%).
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Puzzles and tricks from Martin Gardner inspire math and science
Erik D. Demaine
Martin Gardner was a great man of many talents. He was an amateur mathematician, a puzzler, a professional magician, a debunker of pseudoscience, and a popular writer about all of these topics. He wrote more than 65 books and published a column, "Mathematical Games," in Scientific American for 25 years, from 1957 to 1982. Because of his influence on countless readers, Gardner became known as the father of "recreational mathematics"—playful mathematical problems designed and solved purely for fun. Gardner's accessible, inviting prose and his ability to correspond with impressive numbers of readers gave the general public the opportunity to enjoy mathematics and to participate in mathematical research. Many of today's mathematicians, including myself, entered the field at least in part due to Gardner's influence.
Sadly, Gardner died on May 22, 2010, at the age of 95. His death has been sorely felt by mathematicians around the world. But rather than dwell on our loss, I feel compelled to celebrate the tradition that Gardner started. Roughly every two years since 1993, Tom Rodgers has organized a conference in Atlanta called the Gathering for Gardner. It brings together mathematicians, puzzlers, magicians and debunkers who love the work of Martin Gardner and the spirit he embodied—playful intellectual curiosity. Gardner's own absence from the Gathering since 1996 has not stopped it from continually growing in participation and intensity. The ninth Gathering, held last March, was the most prodigious yet, with 300 participants, a half-day sculpture-building party and two evening magic shows.
I am a theoretical computer scientist, which puts me at the boundary of computer science and mathematics. The goal of the field is to use mathematics to understand computation—what it is and what it can do. Readers of this column already know that computation is extremely powerful, offering new perspectives, approaches and solutions in perhaps every discipline. Computer science is highly unusual in this universality of influence—the only other example I know of is mathematics—and it's what excites me about the field. The interdisciplinary field of "computational x" is central to most fields where it has been considered (the "x" could be biology, chemistry, neuroscience, geometry, linguistics, finance, and so on)—and for other fields, I believe it is simply yet to be discovered.
What I'd like to show here is that computation is a useful way to think about more recreational pursuits, too—specifically puzzles and magic. Martin Gardner is my inspiration: He did not consider puzzles, magic and mathematics as separate pursuits, but blurred the traditional boundaries between them. He routinely illustrated mathematics using puzzles and magic, and he studied puzzles and magic using mathematics. I like to apply the same spirit to theoretical computer science, where the computational perspective offers new ways to think about puzzles and magic—specifically, how to design challenges and tricks automatically. Voilà, recreational computer science!
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Hi all,
* I want to check the impact of different level of Operating costs on Fare which in turns impacts Demand. So Costs --> Fare --> Demand.
1) First I estimated a bus demand function using Fixed Effect Method using real data as follows :
demand equation is
D= f (Fare, Income, , Time Trend, Regional Dummies)…..(1)
2) In latter stage, I also estimated Fare functions sing Fixed Effect Method and real data as follows:
Fare function is
F = f( Operating Cost, Time Trend, Regional Dummies)………………….(2)
* Now I will assume there was a different policy applied before 10 years and which affected operating costs (I have a forecasted data of operating costs).
Before I can substitute the new values of operating costs in fare equation and use the estimated values of fare in the demand equation, I have been asked first to use 2sls technique, Why?:
1) Is that because two-stage least squares regression (2SLS) is a method of extending regression to cover models which violate ordinary least squares (OLS) regression's assumption of recursivity, specifically models where the researcher must assume that the disturbance term of the dependent variable is correlated with the cause(s) of the independent variable(s)?. In my case, since I used Fixed Effect method which allow for correlation between regressors and error term.
2) If yeas, a problematic causal variable is an endogenous variable whose disturbance term is posited to be correlated with the disturbance term of another endogenous variable on which it has a direct effect. Problematic causal variables are replaced by substitutes in the first stage of 2SLS.
I can see the Fare is a problematic causal variable, but what and how to specify the 2nd endogenous variable (is it the dependent variable in Eq 1 "Demand" or one of the other explanatory variables in that equation.
3)Regarding instruments: In my Case ; the instruments are ( Operating Cost , Time Trend, Regional Dummies), right?
Finally the STATA commands will be:
. ivreg Demand Income Timetrend, RegionalDummies (Fare = OperatingCost TimeTrend RegionalDummies)
I am very thankful in advance for any answers or comments on my question
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