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Posted by Nigel Fenwick on August 30, 2010
The new book Empowered highlights the benefits of empowering HEROes (highly empowered and resourceful operatives) within the workforce. As we approach our first-ever CIO Forum in October, I'm looking around for great examples of how governments are using social technologies to empower employees to serve empowered citizens.
When I think of government IT projects, I often think of multimillion-dollar projects lasting years before going live. But it doesn't always have to be that way, as the following example illustrates.
Peter Koht is a HERO working for the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Office. In 2009, the city was facing its worst budget crisis (a problem familiar to many city officials). Running out of options, the city had already shut down civic services such as the community pool, museums, and a family resource center when it faced up to the reality that the people of the city needed to be involved in the decisions about what services to cut. Unfortunately, the voices too often heard at civic meetings were representatives of the extreme viewpoints at either end of the political spectrum. In an effort to collect more ideas from the silent majority, Peter suggested the city could tap into social media to connect with its citizens. Lacking any kind of budget or resources, Peter had to rely on the help of three volunteers to get a community site up and running in a week.
Posted by Tom Grant on August 19, 2010
As I said in my last blog post, we're looking for feedback on the questions we're asking about thought leadership in the technology industry. At the same time, we realized that it has been a while since we held an open house in Forrester's Foster City office. (If you're not aware, we did a few informal sessions for product managers and product marketers, to give people in that role an opportunity to talk amongst themselves about topics of interest, sprinkled with whatever useful information an analyst like myself can provide.) Suddenly, a spark leaped across the two neurons carrying these separate ideas.
Posted by Tom Grant on August 17, 2010
Two recent articles from The New York Times illustrate why, for innovation to work, you need to keep updating your playbook.
Serious Games And Biochemical Research
When a team of researchers at the University of Washington wanted to unlock the puzzle of protein folding – a complex process that moves faster than we can observe – they decided to crowdsource the investigation. The team posed the question as a serious game, a medium that sometimes produces better answers than what people normally envision as the process of crowdsourcing.
Instead of just throwing out the question (How do our bodies build these proteins?) to an anonymous audience that may or may not have been motivated to answer it, the researchers built a game, Foldit, that simulated the protein-building process. The motivations were no different than any game: the satisfaction of beating the game at some level; the score that both rewards you for your current level of accomplishment and dares you to do better; the public standings that inject another level of competition beyond beating your last score. Humans can be very competitive creatures, even when the only rewards are intangible, which is why certain types of serious games often stimulate more participation than other approaches to a problem. (Check out the book Drive by Daniel Pink for one explanation of this behavior.)
Posted by Doug Williams on August 16, 2010
In a prior post, I told you that 83% of companies use social media, but fewer than half of those have product teams that are currently using social media to influence product design, creation, or strategy. In that report, I also divulge that 72% of consumer product strategy (CPS) professionals claim that social media will enhance their existing capabilities of using customer input to shape product strategy. I've also posted about how social co-creation is an important opportunity for consumer product strategy (CPS) professionals -- and it's something that some, but not all, of those companies who are active with social media use. For those CPS pros who are not actively engaging in social co-creation, a common question is, "Do consumers want to co-create? And will they want to co-create with me?"
We asked US online adults those very questions, and in a word, the answer is YES. I outline the results of a recent survey of US online adults in a document entitled "US Consumers Are Willing Co-Creators: Activate Engaged Consumers With Social Technologies To Build Better Products." Some highlights of the survey include:
Posted by Christopher Andrews on August 3, 2010
As many readers know, I have a strong interest in understanding the practical realities of innovation and want to help companies define what that "buzzword" means -- what it is, who manages it, and why it's important (see my just-published report on the ecosystem of innovation services providers).
I believe Sourcing and Vendor Management (SVM) can and should play a critical role in the innovation process. However, my biggest disappointment when I speak to many technology vendors, IT professionals, and business users is when they tell me that they avoid working with SVM when purchasing (or in the cases of vendors, selling) a new technology. Fairly or unfairly, they see SVM's involvement as a bureaucratic stumbling block that will stifle their ability to move quickly or pick the technology vendor they want. For these people, SVM acts as a barrier, not an enabler, of innovation.
I've written before that this view is short-sighted: we know that SVM can play a pivotal role in protecting the long-term interests of the organization, SVM is a critical part of the technology purchasing process, and there are plenty of reasons to believe that the power of SVM organizations will only grow in the future. To some of the more progressive SVM organizations, contributing to businenss innovation is an even more important priority than cutting costs.
Posted by Nigel Fenwick on August 2, 2010
Rollin Ford has one of the toughest CIO jobs on the planet. He leads a global IT team in one of the world's largest companies by revenue and employees, a company that has earned a reputation for leadership in supply chain that has allowed it to dominate its markets. Yet Wal-Mart is constantly under pressure to maintain its leadership position. In the US, Target has become a fierce competitor, while in the UK, Tesco may have overtaken Wal-Mart in supply-chain leadership, with Tesco's move into the US watched closely by Wal-Mart.
Earlier this year, Ford sat on a CIO panel discussing IT's role in innovation. His thoughts on innovation also touched on strategy and alignment. He suggested that innovation starts with the customer, then leads into a business strategy, and then it gets enabled by technology. However, he acknowledges, "there are very few secrets out there." Ford suggests that the only competitive advantage over time is the speed at which your organization can implement and leverage innovative ideas: "Your organization has to embrace change and new technologies, and that becomes your model. It's about getting from A to B and doing it quicker than everybody else."


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I have tried to find any and all info pertaining to this but I have come up with no real answers yet so I hope that y'all can help me. I'm going into my second year of keeping bees. After much trial and error last season,my hive overwintered very well and the hive has really taken off! I went outside yesterday and found my hive swarming. I found the bundle of bees hanging out on a branch just above the hive and I cut the swarm down and put them into a temporary box. I then realized that the queen is clipped so for the most part ( now) I realize that she can't go that far. I finally found where the queen was hiding ( under my bottom board) and put her back into the hive. I only did this because I'm actually waiting on my extra gear to arrive to I can make a split. I went through the entire hive and ended up checker boarding through the brood chamber. I did find about 2-3 queen cells,one being capped. I realize that once that new queen is ready to go,the bees will swarm and do what they do. I tried to fix the problem temporarily by placing the queen excluder on the bottom of the hive. I will not keep this here for long. I just cannot seem to be able to wrap my head around what I need to do now. Do I split the hive? Do I make an artificial swarm? Are there any clear and concise articles on how to split this hive available? It just seems that the more I read about splitting or the more videos that I watch on it< I just become more confused. Please,somebody walk me through this! Thanks for the replies!

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Planning permission Greece
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I am just having a stab in the dark here. I want to build a small wooden summerhouse/cabin in my garden in our holiday home near Fiscardo in Kefalonia Greece but can't seem to find any reference to planning permission to find out what is the maximum size I can build without planning permission or indeed if in any case I need planning permission? Can anyone help or refer me to the correct website? Thanks
Do you know anyone in the area who could get the information for you? Realtor, friend, tourist bureau, etc.?
I'm afraid even if you were to find a website, the phrase "It's all Greek to me" comes to mind.
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By Rosalee Longmoore,
The Leader-Post July 31, 2012
The sweeping review of 15 pieces of labour legislation by the Government of Saskatchewan raises more questions and concerns than meet the eye. Strong labour legislation is a crucial component to addressing the underlying health of society.
Saskatchewan's labour laws have played a pivotal role in the province's economic prosperity and are based upon fair and equitable rights for all workers, whether unionized or not. These laws have been created to regulate both the conditions of employment and the relations between employers and employees in order to facilitate healthy workplaces and work-life balances for the people of this province.
As registered nurses and frontline health-care providers, members of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) have a unique insight into the social determinants of health and their relationship to safe, well-regulated work environments.
There are always underlying causes to health conditions that manifest themselves in clinical settings and as holistic-care providers, registered nurses are constantly looking beyond the physical in order to establish the root cause of the illness.
The provision of accessible, adequate medical care is but one measure of health, arguably more important is the environment that individuals experience on a daily basis. As a result, the determinants of health as they relate to the workplace are of great interest and should be a priority focus in any review of legislation intended to improve conditions for Saskatchewan citizens.
Addressing the connection between poor employment conditions and poor health is the purpose of many pieces of legislation being reviewed as a part of this consultation. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Labour Standards Act and the Trade Union Act are intended to reduce the number of dangerous jobs, eliminate and regulate exposure to harmful substances, as well as manage the demanding and stressful nature of some jobs by setting base hours of work and reducing the arbitrary use of power by employers in the workplace.
In short, these acts foster healthy work environments and serve to limit workplace injuries that result in a drain on the health-care system.
Increased job strain due to a combination of demanding employment and low income, as well as other workplace stresses, have been linked to increased workers compensationrelated injuries and medical ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, mental health disorders such as depression and highrisk lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol consumption. The reality of these increased health risks is an increase in use of health services in the province.
Research has shown that employment-related stress can arise from many sources, including job insecurity, the physical demands of work, the extent of support from supervisors and co-workers, worklife conflict, and job strain. In 2000, Statistics Canada found that over one-third of Canadian workers (35 per cent) identified employment-related stress as a result of "too many demands or too many hours." This represents an increase of nearly 10 per cent since 1991, when the number was 27.5 per cent. Saskatchewan's labour legislation has evolved over a span of decades to protect workers from such undue stress and has been fundamental to building a strong and prosperous province that is indeed a good place to work.
Appropriate consideration was clearly not given to concerns for the health and well-being of the province's working population and future generations to come with the instigation of this review. Many of the changes being contemplated threaten to deregulate workplace conditions for all workers of Saskatchewan, jeopardizing occupational health and safety and basic worker rights.
This review process must be fully inclusive and rely on evidence-based research. This will take both time and thoughtful deliberation - both of which have not been adequately provided for in this case.
Longmoore is president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses. Today (July 31), is the last day for public input on the province's labour review consultation paper.


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"I have determined that the university's mission is best served by moving forward at this time, without pursuing further redress," says USC President C. L. Max Nikias.
"This decision followed an extensive review of all of our options and after consultation with many sources. We ask that the Trojan Family offer its utmost support to the student-athletes and coaches of the Trojan football team, confident that USC's commitment to the highest level of excellence in academics and athletics will not waver in the coming years."


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For this first day of July, guest blogger and prized nameberry intern, Sonia Tsuruoka looks into the special name possibilities for a baby born this month.
Considering July-inspired names?
Try Julian and Julia, the two endlessly popular offshoots of the classic Julius. Though more soft-spoken than the original, both retain an appealing measure of power and nobility that might explain why Hollywood A-listers like Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow chose Julian for their sons.
Yet there's more to these J-names than meets the eye. Along with their many variants, Julian and Julia draw additional strength from their rich, historical roots, while also offering an assortment of sleeker, modern alternatives.
One of the earliest records of the surname Julius tracks back to Rome's most famous patrician family, the gens Julia, who laid claim to history's best-known Roman dictator, Gaius Julius Caesar, and boasted descent from the mythological hero Julus. The family's shared bloodline with several Olympian gods was even outlined by Virgil in the Aeneid, leading many scholars to argue that Julian, translating to "Jove's child" in English, references Jupiter, the Roman god of sky and thunder. Others suggest that Julian means everything from "youthful" to "downy-bearded," leaving much of the name's etymological origins shrouded in mystery.
Julian, borne by many illustrious saints and emperors, was coolly received in the Middle Ages, when it was first introduced, but quickly gained momentum in Italy and France during the Renaissance, in more regionalized versions like Giuliano and Julien. Julia — its female variant –mirrored such popularity trends, only becoming common in the English-speaking world during the 1700's. Both names, however, were bestowed upon several important literary and religious figures in earlier centuries, including Saint Julian the Hospitaller, patron saint of travelers, Julian the Apostate, Rome's last pagan Emperor, St. Julia of Corsica, and Proteus' lover Julia in William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona. And Juliet— a softer, more romantic female variant– was, of course, also used by the legendary playwright in his best-known tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
Presently, the popularities of Julian and Julia in the US have diverged, with Julia falling to #50 after a 12-year run in the Top 40, and Julian peaking this year at #62– the second highest it's ever been in recorded baby name history. Julius has since plummeted to #315, after dropping out of the Top 100 in the late 19th century.
While Julia remains classically popular in countries like Belgium, Brazil, Norway, and Sweden, it's being challenged in the US by the lovely Juliet and Juliette, two of its fastest-rising variants this year. Julie— another French version –reached the American Top 10 in 1971, but has since faltered, falling to #354 in 2009.
Celebrity culture is bursting with Julias, Julians, and the like. There's musician Julian Lennon, starchild of John & first wife Cynthia, former NAACP chairman Julian Bond, One Tree Hill's character Julian Baker, and more recently, actor Julian McMahon, of Charmed and Nip/Tuck fame. There are also a number of Hollywood's leading females, from Julianne Moore and Julianna Margulies to Julia Roberts to snarky Seinfelder Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Even song and movie titles, like the Beatles song Julia (named after John Lennon's mother, as was son Julian) — from the band's White Album, the Fountain of Wayne's Hey Julie, and the oldie Paul Simon's Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard all pay tribute to these J names, not to mention Tilda Swinton's 2008 crime-drama Julia, and 2009's Julie & Julia, an award-winning dramedy based on the life of master chef Julia Child.
Today, fancier version of both names are cropping up here and across the Atlantic, including Jules, a French form of Julius popularized by François Truffaut's Jules et Jim, author Jules Gabriel Verne, and, more alternatively, English musician Julian "Jools" Holland. Added international flair has also made the masculine Julio and Giuliano perennial favorites among parents of Hispanic and Italian descent, and, among Francophiles, the delicate Julien and Julienne.
Even though Julius itself is in decline, its contemporary relevance rises from its legacy: an endless supply of variations for parents-to-be. Whether you're stewing in the thick July heat or watching a Julia butterfly float by, it's nice to recall the rich history surrounding this timeless J name, and all its colorful offshoots.
Sonia Tsuruoka is an incoming freshman at Johns Hopkins University. Over the course of her high school career, she's served as the Editor-in-Chief of her school newspaper, literary magazine, and the Opinions Editor of ScoopDaily.com. Her interests include everything from politics to pop culture, and she ultimately plans to pursue a career in journalism after double-majoring in International Studies and Writing Seminars.


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Three ETFs For Increased Manufacturing Activity
The US economy continues to show signs of improvement, reinforcing signs that economic expansion is gaining momentum and an economic recovery is likely sustainable giving positive support to the iShares Dow Jones US Industrials (IYJ), the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) and the PowerShares DB Base Metals (DBB).
Most recently, the Institute for Supply Management's index jumped to a 57 last month from 56.6 in November, indicating yet another consecutive month of expansion. Furthermore, the ISM's report indicated that US factories reported faster rates of orders and production as booking measures rose to a seven month high in December. Read More…
Three ETFs Influenced By Global Manufacturing Growth
Economies around the world continue to grow, illustrated by increases in manufacturing activity around the world giving positive support to the iShares S&P Global Industrials (EXI), the SPDR S&P International Materials Sector (IRV) and the SPDR S&P International Industrial Sector (IPN).
According to JP Morgan's global manufacturing index, this is an aggregate of surveys by purchasing manager around the world, increased for the first time since April to a 53.7 indicating expansion. Companies around the world are starting to build up inventories to meet increased demand and are likely to continue to do so. Read More…
Three ETFs Supported By US Economic Growth
The US economy grew by 2 percent in the third quarter of this year and business activity accelerated in October, signs that corporate and consumer spending are holding up providing positive price support for the iShares Dow Jones US Industrials (IYJ), the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) and the PowerShares DB Base Metals (DBB).
According to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc., economic expansion is at the forefront illustrated by its business barometer reading of a 60.6. Furthermore, data suggests that output climbed at the fastest pace in the third quarter as companies are upgrading equipment and boosting output to meet enhanced increased foreign and domestic demand. Read More…
Four Ways To Play Boost In Manufacturing
Strong growth overseas and a pickup in U.S. demand have lead to an optimistic future for industrial production and have some insiders suggesting that manufacturing will be at the forefront of the economic recovery.
Recently, reports from the New York and Philadelphia Federal Banks have indicated that manufacturing has accelerated at a faster pace than expected in the month of April. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's general economic index climbed to a 31.9 from a 22.9 in March, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's general economic index rose to a 20.2 in April from an 18.9 in March, marking the eight consecutive month of expansion.
To further add to the appeal of industrials, factory orders in April increased to 29.5 from 25.4 in March and shipments rose to 32.1 from 25.6 during the same time period. Additionally, the Federal Reserve stated that overall factory production rose 0.9% after increasing 0.2% in February, as the production of consumer goods rose 2%, primarily driven by gains in automobiles, furniture and electronics.
On the manufacturing side, the Institute for Supply Chain Management's manufacturing gauge rose to its highest level since July 2004, to a 59.6 in March, indicating that manufacturing is expanding.
An indicator suggesting that manufacturing and industrials will likely continue to shine can be found in supply and demand variances seen in the metals markets. According to the London Metal Exchange, stockpiles of copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc and tin continue to decline. Global demand for these metals has been increasing and slowly eating away at supply. In fact, according to Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., one of the world's largest producers of nickel, world demand for nickel will exceed supply in 2010, the first time this has occurred since 2006. Read More…
ETFs To Play The Job Bill
By Kevin Grewal
In an attempt to ignite the labor markets, Congress passed a $17.6 billion measure and sent it over to President Obama to sign into law, paving the path of opportunity in some sectors.
With unemployment lingering around 9.7%, spring break right around the corner and Congressional elections looming at the end of the year, the clock was ticking and policymakers decided to agree on the Job Bill. This Job Bill is expected to exempt businesses from paying the 6.2% payroll tax on newly hired employees who have been jobless for at least 60 days and offers a $1,000 tax credit to businesses who keep the newly hired workers employed for at least a full year.
In addition, the bill provides an extra $19.5 billion, through subsidized state and local construction bonds, to shore up road and bridge construction and extend the federal highway program through the end of the year. This extra funding could potentially lead to an increase in domestic demand for raw materials, such as steel, industrials and transportation services related to getting these materials to desired destinations. Read More…
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G-8 rift with Russia over Libya campaign
Russian resistance to the NATO-led bombing campaign in Libya caused a rift at talks among world powers.
Deauville: Russian resistance to the NATO-led bombing campaign in Libya caused a rift at talks among world powers on Thursday, France's president said, highlighting the difficulty in making sure Arab uprisings have peaceful endings.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted at a Group of Eight summit in Normandy that the international military operation has posed problems. But he insisted that the 2-month-old operation has been necessary to protect civilians and encourage democratic movements throughout the Arab world.
"I'm not saying the intervention we have made...hasn't posed problems. It's not an easy decision to commit soldiers," he said. He said Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi "has to leave power."
Sarkozy met on Thursday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and said "there is a big convergence of views with Russia."
Russia's ambassador to France, Alexander Orlov, told The Associated Press that the NATO campaign has gone "too far." As a result, he said, Russia doesn't want to support a UN resolution warning Syria about its crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Discussion of Arab uprisings has dominated the G-8 summit, overshadowing concerns about deficits and joblessness in the Group of Eight nations: the United States, France, Britain, Russia, Germany, Japan, Italy and Canada.
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Nicki Minaj Tests Fox Censors on 'American Idol'
On Wednesday night's 'American Idol' Nicki Minaj got a bit mouthy, and decided to test Fox's censorship skills, multiple times. Check out the video.
It was a little bit awkward, to say the least. What is going on in her head? Is she killing 'American Idol' or what? After she got censored for shouting out to her fans, Mariah Carey decided to go ahead and shout out to her fans too, which wasn't as awkward. This bickering has to end. At this point we've totally forgotten about the days of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jordan Sparks,and instead the show just seems like a joke. Seacrest out.


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The Best London Street Markets In The East End0
Despite being overlooked on many London tours in favor of Harrods and the high street, there's no better place to find a bargain than at a local street market or flea market. Visiting a London street market is a great day out, with many markets possessing fascinating histories and status among local residents, especially in the East End. So if you're on a budget this Christmas, for gifts for your friends and family, why not check out some of East End's finest markets and save yourself some money, support independent retailers and celebrate the diversity of London culture.
Petticoat Lane Market
This London street market between Middlesex Street and Goulston Street is one of East London's oldest markets, and is the place to go for cast-off clothes for men, women and children, including hand-me-downs and over-orders of designer outfits. Originally called Petticoat Lane during the Victorian era, they changed the name in 1846 in order to prevent any embarrassment from the reference to undergarments. With a local reputation as London's biggest street jumble sale, this market's perfect for finding second-hand surprises, held every Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm and with a smaller market taking place Monday to Friday on Wentworth Street.
Roman Road Market
This under-rated London street market can be found on the oldest known trade route into Britain. Here you'll find some real bargains, from crafts, clothes, antiques, books and much more for ideal Christmas presents for all the family. Clothing wise, Roman Road market is great for finding high street fashions at much lower prices, including jewelry, shoes and accessories. Once you've shopped 'til you've dropped, there's also a variety of delicious street food options available, from French macaroons to French fries and cheeseburgers.
Walthamstow Market
Thanks to some additional funding from the local council, Walthamstow Market is now bigger and better than ever. Held along the high street in Walthamstow from 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday, Walthamstow Market is the longest outdoor street market in Europe and underwent a regeneration process earlier last year, which saw it receive over 60 new market stalls on St James Street selling a range of retro and vintage goods. Cherished by its local residents, here you'll be spoiled for choice for clothes and household goods, as well as the opportunity to try a diverse selection of cuisines, from Cockney classics to Caribbean curries.
Brick Lane Market
The focal point of most Brick Lane tours, here you'll find absolutely everything from bric-a-brac to blenders. Held every Sunday, this London street market is a stone's throw away from Petticoat Lane and has a reputation for providing high quality household essentials, including kitchen equipment, furniture and toiletries. The food market in the boiler house halls offers tasty treats which reflect the diverse community, including Indian, Japanese, Italian and other world food delicacies available to try in-between browsing at this infamous flea market.
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State Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, plans to reintroduce legislation Monday that would make it easier for school districts to fire teachers for misconduct.
The bill is expected to be similar to Senate Bill 1530, which Padilla authored last session, that would have made a school board the final authority in dismissing teachers for violence, sex or drug offenses involving children. The bill was defeated in the Assembly Education Committee under heavy pressure from teachers unions.
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The Sheridan minors (9-10 year olds) beat Platte County in 4 innings Monday 18-3 in their first game at the District Little League tournament in Gillette.
Xavier Soule pitched 3 innings and Hunter Weiss and Nate Roe came on in relief. They play the Gillette National league team this afternoon at 3pm.
The Sheridan majors 11-12 year old Little League team lost to the Gillette All-Stars 8-6 Monday night.
Down 8-2 in last inning and scored four to cut the lead to 2 but just came up short. They have today off before playing Laramie on Wednesday at 4pm.
TROOPER BASEBALL - The Sheridan Troopers are 39-8 overall after dropping a 6-4 decision at Gillette Monday night.
The Troops committed four errors in the game and it cost them as they fell behind 4-0 through four innings.
Next up the Troops will play a double header in Sturgis Saturday and then back home for two Sunday with Riverton. The first game is set to start at Noon Sunday and we will have it live on 14-10 KWYO.
The Sheridan 13 year Babe Ruth team took their state title over the weekend.
They now head to the Babe Ruth regional tournament to be played in Boise, Idaho starting July 25th.
The Sheridan Little League Majors Team comprised of 11-12 year old Little League players will open their District Tournament against Gillette at 7pm tonight they have a bye on Tuesday.
They are scheduled to play Laramie on Wednesday at 4pm.
The teams in the Majors tournament are Gillette, Sheridan, Laramie, Torrington, Platte County and Newcastle.
Pool play is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday are a single elimination bracket.
Only the top two teams in the District 2, will advance to the State Tournament in Green River, beginning on July 25th.
In the Eaton's Ranch Cup, Richard Williams & Associates defeated Pony Bar & Grill 9-5.
MVP was Lucas Arellano for Pony Bar & Grill.
Best Playing Pony was "Indigo", played by Tiamo Hudspeth of Richard Williams & Associates.
Richard Williams & Associates:
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#2 Mili Galindo
#3 Tiamo Hudspeth
#4 Bill Townsend
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#1 Lucas Arellano
#2 Bob Brotherton
#3 Kris Bowman
#4 Paul Wollenman
In the WYO Rodeo Cup,Hammer Chevrolet defeated Century 21 9-6.
MVP was Charly Cendoya for Hammer Chevrolet.
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Kaleb Asay Powell WY 843.66
Chuck Schmidt Keldron SD 843.66
Brad Rudolf Winnemucca 492.13
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TROOPER BASEBALL - The Sheridan Troopers are 38-8 overall and unbeaten in six conference games they return to action tonight in a double header in Gillette.
The Troops have one last home date on their schedule this week, they are scheduled to host a double header with Riverton Sunday afternoon.
The first game is set to start at noon and we will have it live on 14-10 KWYO.
The Troopers end their regular season with a double header a week from today in Miles City.
Their district tournament starts on the 26th in Powell the state tournament starts on August 1st in Casper.
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Where Have You Gone, Charles Atlas?January 8, 2014
In those days before television, the most interesting advertising was in magazines. One particular ad was memorable because of its psychological appeal to young males. The ad featured Charles Atlas, who had the most admirable physique this side of his namesake, the Atlas of Greek mythology. The ad showed a full length photograph of Charles, wearing only swimming trunks and looking like he was ready to spend the entire day at the beach. Charles promised young men that if they sent off for his exercise secret, they could also be a magnificent male specimen and the alpha male at the beach.
Charles hinted at his secret: an exercise method he called dynamic tension, which pitted one set of muscles against another. The advantage of his plan was that it did not require a gymnasium or expensive equipment. One could use dynamic tension exercises in the privacy of one's home. Sometimes I yearn for the simplicity of those times.
The brilliant advertising campaign to convince young men to send off for the Charles Atlas plan was a sequence of panels much like a comic strip. The first panel depicted a 98-pound weakling at the beach with his beautiful girlfriend. In the second panel, a 200-pound bully knocks the weakling on his gnastus, kicks sand in his face, and wins the admiration of the girl. In the third panel, the weakling goes home, throws a chair against the wall, and decides to send off to Charles Atlas for help. In the next panel, the weakling has worked diligently at the body building exercises until he is now 200 pounds of solid muscle. In the last panel, he goes to the beach, knocks the 200-pound bully on his gnastus, kicks sand in the bully's face, and reclaims the girl, who hangs on his arm and looks admiringly at him.
Charles Atlas gave hope to 98-pound weaklings everywhere, especially to my friend Billy "Skin Bones" Gwathmy. No girl in our high school ever directed fond glances at Billy, let alone accompanied him to the beach. No girl ever danced with him in the gym during the noon hour. In fact, I can't recall ever seeing a girl even talking to Billy. He was so skinny and had such a sickly pallor that girls were afraid of him. He would have been a star on "The Walking Dead" program if it had been made into a movie during our youth. In truth, Billy's prospects for romance were so dreary that he spent many nights howling at the moon and begging God to give him a girl to love. To be honest, I tried that a few times myself.
Finally, Billy sent off to Charles Atlas for help. A few weeks later I asked him how he was doing.
Billy shook his head sadly and said, "I gave it up because of a nightmare. In the dream I used Charles Atlas' dynamic tension exercises religiously until I had built myself up to a 200-pound physique. I worked out day and night every day of the week until I was 200 pounds of pure muscle. I took the prettiest girl in our class to the beach, and a 300-pound bully knocked me on my gnastus, kicked sand in my face, and walked off with her clinging to his arm and gazing at him in fond adoration.
So what now, Billy?" I asked him.
Looking as determined as Burt Lancaster in "Brute Force," Billy replied, "If God ever does give me a girl to love, I'm never taking her to the beach."


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In maths, use short methods for calculations and skip irrelevant steps to save time. The most important thing is clarity of concepts and regular practice in problem-solving. Both speed and strike rate matter. You need to be quick and accurate to achieve high scores. Never use the calculator while preparing. Being adept in mental calculations can actually increase your speed to a great extent.
Select your questions wisely. If you solve easy and average questions correctly, you can easily get through. For a bigger score, go in for the toughest ones.
Identify the gaps areas ie where you are wasting your maximum time. Try to analyse where you are making mistakes and which section you are doing best. Whatever mistakes you make in the first paper, try to avoid them in the second. In this way you will be better prepared for the main exam.
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Ive had one for about 1000 rounds now, and have to say its great. one failed to load, and that was probably my fault, out of 1000 rounds. Ive shot CCI high velocity, CCI standard velocity, and Remington Golden Bullets ($16/550 at wallyworld) and they all feed fine. The CCI HV seem to be most accurate. Seems the gun doesnt like wet lube, it attracts too much gunk. Ive read a lot of inf on dry moly lube for most of the sliding parts is the best. Ive lightl oiled mine after a good cleaning, and am waiting for the dry moly to come in. There is a well detailed trigger bar ear mod that needs done to most of them, the ears on the bar eat teh slide housing. I found a lot of info on rimfire central.
I dont have a lot of other guns to compare to, but I have to say my p22 has been great, and a ton of fun.
BTW, the "AH" serial number is '07. AI would be 08
Went to the range today and put 300 rounds through the P22. Perfect all the way, not one problem at all. It was very nice to shoot and although I didn't shoot at paper targets to test it's accuracy. I did get the general feel for the gun and had lot's of fun in the process. brought her home stripped her down and cleaned her up. All ready for next weekend!
i've had my p22 w5 inch for:smt023 years with one fail to feed. it is one of my favorite guns to shoot. it isn't as accurate as some of the heavier 22's but over time i can stroke about any target set up. put thousands of rounds through it. i clean it religiously, i might put 5oo through it between cleanings.
I love my P22! Both my brother and I bought them. A GREAT!! affordable well performing plinker. I clean it after every shoot. I did notice that the barrel had loosened up from the frame mount. I disassembled it cleaned it reassembled it and tightened it down with the supplied wrench. Keep an eye on the barrel tightness! It's accurate, lightweight and the wife can rack it.
I recommend this gun - it's fun and loud for a .22.
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well guys went to the range yesterday after work. My wife turned up and we both shot the P22. Put a 525 box of CCI Blazers through it, WITHOUT A SINGLE PROBLEM.:mrgreen:
The guy next to us had a Sig Mosqi and didnt have a trouble free shoot. He also complained it only like HV ammo. :rolleyes:
My P22 gets fed on CCI bulk pack and has been trouble free from the start.:smt023
Cleaned it, tighted it up and put it away till next weekend. Love this little gun.
I love mine. I haven't owned it long but never had a FTF.
the only problem i had is with cheap ammo..besides that love my tight shot groups
Love mine as well...Zero problems...Taking my ccw class with it....
I have recently been made aware of the S&W .22 pistols. They have the ability to mount a scope to them as well. They sell for around $325.00. I love my P22 Walther as well.


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Defense firms' presence at the Paris Air Show last week was diminished as budget cuts under the sequester hit military spending. But the situation extends far beyond Paris. Analysts believe U.S. dominance in the defense industry is nearly over and see spending in Asia ramping up.
Asia Pacific's defense budgets are forecast to top North America's spending by 2021, rising 35% from 2013 levels to $501 billion, according to analysts at IHS.
"The global arms market is about to get very turbulent," Guy Anderson, senior principle analyst at IHS, said in a release. "Low end defence equipment dominate the global market now, but the West's edge on technology will erode this decade as Asia outspends the U.S. and Europe."
China has been reducing imports as it improves its technology. Beijing is boosting its exports to developing countries or countries that the U.S. won't sell too, like Venezuela and Pakistan. Total exports have jumped 92% to $2.2 billion. Defense industrialization is at the center of China's Five-Year Plan, according to IHS.
China has been flexing its defense muscles for a while. In 2011 the Chinese military issued a test flight of its new stealth fighter the same day Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited to talk about improving defense ties. Late last year China announced it landed a fighter jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier for the first time, but said it could be years before the ship is ready for use.
China isn't the only Asian exporter on the rise. South Korea's exports have soared 688% since 2008 to $753 million.
The U.S. government has lowered export controls so American defense firms can remain competitive. Exports are still on the rise, climbing 42.1% to $28.5 billion, boosting sales at Lockheed Martin (LMT), Raytheon (RTH), Northrop Grumman (NOC) and Boeing (BA).
Last month Lockheed said it plans to boost international sales by 20% during the next fiscal year. Raytheon won a bid to supply South Korea's F-16 jet fighters with advanced radar and is in talks with Kuwait to sell Patriot anti-missile systems.
But exports could quicken the U.S.' fall as a powerhouse.
"The big Western defence companies have no option — export or shrink — but this could be sowing the seed of their own demise," Anderson said in a statement. "The opportunities in the East are a double-edged sword, fueling a trend which threatens U.S. dominance of defence."
Many emerging nations demand technology-sharing as part of military deals, leading U.S. defense firms to help create future potential rivals.
The Aerospace/Defense group is highly ranked at No. 17 out of the 197 industry groups IBD tracks.


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Hearts of Oak to suspend 'imposter' Maxwell Boakye for a month
By Rahman OsmanÂ
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Hearts of Oak's striker Maxwell Boakye will be suspended for month after admitting his forged the signature of a teammate to withdraw money from his account.
Boakye took GHS 200 (US$ 70) from the account of young goalkeeper Kingsley Kissi from the Dansoman branch of Bank of Africa.
According to sources, the money was to be given to the striker's girlfriend for her to go see the epic boxing bout between Bukom Banku and Ayittey Powers last Thursday night.
"It is true such an incident happened. The bank and our third-choice goalkeeper Kissi were able to identify the forged signature was done by his fellow teammate Maxwell Boakye with the aid of a CCTV camera,†Hearts of Oak's spokesperson Muheeb Saeed said.
"The case was handed over to the Police who attempted to pick him up at the training grounds. We however intervened after he admitted to the crime and will be meting out punishment to him internally.â€
CommentsThis article has 20 comment(s), give your comment
NOTORO says:May 20, 2014 10:25 amThis is a criminal case and my view is that nobody has the right to interfere with the police's authority to deal with a criminal case. The club has no power to obstruct the work of the police on this matter. "Strange things happening in my bedroom" The club is in effect condoning and abeting criminal offence. This guy should be arrested and sent to the courts for prosecution.
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 02:22 amCome with your mother to Ghana because I want u, real sabacious and navy seal to have a GANGBANG with her whiles your OHIANI WAA FATHER watches it on 3D! Haha!! U have two foolish horny bastards called real and old navy with enough sperms in their DWARF BODY TO MAKE UR MOTHER HER ORGASM for the first time in her MISERABLE MIGRANT life haha
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 01:24 amAll these talks about me using different I.d.s is a lie!! All those bloggers are here already and fellas can checked the archives to see for themselves!! I ll never create diff I.d.s just to handle a small lil TWERP LIKE U hahaha
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 01:26 amEBENNI is crying now haha!! Take SELFIE with your London based UK BLACK DWARFS so that I can have a good laugh haha!!! Those scared RED,RED EYES can crack anybody to dear!! Haha!! WO FACE AND CRYING can put a smile on my face haha!!
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 01:29 am@ EBENNI BENNY.. Don't forget to include the pics of THE BABE BLACK DWARFS classify by the UK migration as SECOND CLASS citizens because it ll be nice to see the FATHER BLACK DWARF with the BABE ALIENS Hahahahaaa!!
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 02:03 amMost formuties over here are based outside Ghana but they are really smart Ghanaians who doesnt boast about UK or USA shit!! Even your stupid miseducated TITI KWA called real sabacious want to boast about that small hellish hole called Sweden!! Haha!! There is nothing in Sweden or UK and I ll tear their visa to clean my assor pass u the visa to used as a T ROLL to clean your sperms haha!! Fellas over here wants to hear your insults and not your UK shit or any other JAMAICAN shit!!! I have already said that u are just a GLORIFIED GHANAIAN VILLAGER who probably didn't know his real father and I wouldn't be surprised u mother **** all sort of nasty race in UK and one of them OUTCAST race mistakenly ejaculated into your mother and u are the unfinished end product!! BIG BALLERS like me doesn't need UK to survive because making it in life depends on COMMON SENSE and I used it more than you, YOIR dick sucking sisters and your FATTY SLU OF A MOTHER and probably your Black cheap whorish ll ever have! Hahah
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 02:08 am@ EBENNI BENNY.. I don't need UK or USA to TUU TONGA unlike u WANNABE CHIMP GHANAIAN LONDONER!! Haha!! I used my FRESHNESS to TUU BETTER TONGA!! Haha!! U pay for CHEAP TONGA in UK becasus no better girl want to date those ALANTA LEGS with chimp features haha!!
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 02:15 amI coming to Ghana to face me haha!! Am so happy this VILLAGER is retiring home and please try to DO AWAY with those OVERSIZE BATAKRI u having been putting on becasus it makes u look like a WEE SMOKER haha!! Again try and do away with the BAGGY CHEAP JEANS becasus even SHAGGY has stop putting them on haha!! Those OHIANI WA dress makes a mockery of FRESH GHANAIAN LIKE ME and am begging u to shed them because u look completely like a hardcore, COCAINE INDUCED MUREDER with that SHABBY DRESSING! I ll be waiting in Ghana for my AEEA GUYS TO KNOCK YOUR WEAKEN TEETH OFF haha
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 12:38 amHi EBENNI BENNY, send me a group pic of the WEST AFRICAN GHANAIAN DWARF engaging in all sort of unghanaian HARD LABOUR in uk!!! I want to see a group pic of-your family im order to laugh hahhaa!!
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 12:35 am@ EBENNI BENNY.. haha!! Is cry now that this LIL FATTY BORGA HUNU is hurt bad and now crying haha!! What makes u a SELLOUT WEST AFRICAN DWARF like u based in someone country fighting for all the unskilled LABOUR JOBS and consider as a THIRD CLASS CITIZEN outsmart me hahahaaa!! He is crying now and consider all forumites SELFMADE NOW ... haha
selfmade says:May 20, 2014 12:25 am@ EBENNI BENNY..haha!! Now forumitee checked this lil TITI KWA BORGA and tell me if he is not crying haha!! He is crying in his posts now haha!! The SELFMADE JABS his touched his CHEAP WEAK CRIMINAL JAWS and he is feeling the pains!!
Kwamina says:May 19, 2014 04:27 pmHmmm, I am confused. Someone forges a cheque. It is reported to the police, he admits to the alleged crime and then the club intervenes when the police show up to effect arrest. The club now says they will deal with it internally? Someone help me, does the club have the power to decide how a crime ought to be dealt with? Do they have the right to effectively prevent the police from carrying out the arrest (obstructing the cause of justice)?
Assemblyman says:May 19, 2014 04:39 pmHmm,,forging signature all because of tonga ???
Benny says:May 19, 2014 05:45 pmCan anybody tell me why selfmade is no more running his stupid comment anymore. That deluded prick,born of a useless father,raised by a dejected stupid whore. If selfmade wants to bully everybody on GSN,that is minus me.He's now created 10 names. Big boss,Jarkata,bobby and blazer ,Seth,....all this for what reason.to intimidate fools you are scared to take him on. How can someone like me toughen by hard cast bullies mainly Asians and Jamaicans in the street of London,survive post code gangs allow my self to be intimidated by that peasant tart who is not qualify to eat from my dog bowl intimidate me. Can that degraded idol worshipper stand a feet close to me? The moment you read any of that insipid fools comment ,you see an uncouth tart and violent asshole. The funny thing is how that fool tries to mimic west cost writings ,you are just being a fool. Inferiority complex has saturated That animal Selfmade to an extend,the mere mention of UK or USA filled him with such jealousy beyond description. Blame your stupid father and your whore mother for not doing anything better with their lives and blame yourself for giving your life to juju gods instead of God almighty. I have met fools but the folly of selfmade is beyond description. I am coming to Ghana on September 10 be bold and show where you live or meet up any where and see if your poverty stricken life matches up any where near me. People like Benito and union leader are the ones you can intimidate but not me. You are fifty years old but with the brain of a toddler. I
ras nick says:May 19, 2014 06:11 pmStop being the bigfool here.
Benny says:May 19, 2014 06:43 pmAnother moppet who is scared of Selfmade .RAS dick head.foolish asshole.
readi 2 dye says:May 19, 2014 06:44 pmDon't get it...only in GH people feel sorry for the culprit...for only $70 tho ,mf still need 2 c some jail time wtf.
Simony says:May 19, 2014 07:19 pmMassa Benny, stop this childish thing here. We want to read articles and sports news not these craps.
Benny says:May 19, 2014 08:02 pmSimony,have I asked you to read.? Pathetic fool.
Assemblyman says:May 19, 2014 08:12 pmSupposedly Selfmade is using those aliases,does it also mean that you also deliberately created the Navy and Navy Seal USA IDs ? Look Benny,we are all getting fed up with this attitude problem of yours on this site..I for one been very pissed off by the salvage attitudes of you and Selfmade.I am not sure how old you guys are but am sorry you guys have exhibited to the whole wide world that you don't have "common sense ". You claim to be living in the UK ,I won't be surprise if it's a zongo place like east London in a community flat.and that Selfmade made too,better grow up..we are tired here of your bush attitude..insult me or whatever you want ..but I will never throw tantrums at officially declared mad men..


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Spellbound, a Japanese line known for high-quality craftsmanship and some amazing styles (theirs is one of the few brands that can actually manage to make a distressed pair of jeans – or shirt – look truly natural), has released a sneak peek at their Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook.
The collection itself will be available for sale somewhere in mid-July through Okiya's online store & spellboundjeans.com, or through your favorite stockist.
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By Don Douloff
As another year wraps up, thoughts turn to gifting ideas. Whether it's a corporate gift for hard-working employees, a client or supplier thank-you, or a small something bestowed on event or meeting attendees, food is the perfect choice, since it has universal appeal. Food works.
In the time-honoured tradition, food-themed gift baskets are always well-received, always a good bet. Who doesn't relish receiving a tastefully chosen, artfully arranged and beautifully wrapped basket chock-full of gourmet treats?
The key is to make the food-themed basket truly special, by gearing it specifically to the recipient.
"We look at sending gift baskets as a very personal expression of the client we are sending to," says Cynthia Richards, president of Event Spectrum. "The outside packaging, of course, has to be attractive, but it is what's inside that counts. Content rules."
Richards says that her company "always like to know our client's personal preferences." For instance, do they enjoy wine? Do they like to cook and entertain?
"Once we know their individual likes, we create baskets that are meaningful and enjoyable to each person."
"In regards to gift baskets, I think they are a great 'thank you' gift, especially if you worked with a team of people at a supplier (like the business service team or the AV team)," says Les Selby, CMP, CMM, independent meeting planner.
If budgets are tight, and gift baskets aren't in the cards, or if baskets aren't appropriate for your intended recipient, individual foods are the way to go.
The good news is, there's a virtually infinite variety of gourmet goodies out there. As with gift baskets, customization is the key.
"I recommend consumable items that are targeted/personalized for the recipient," says Diana Graling, CMM, CMP, CSEP, manager, global accounts, at HelmsBriscoe.
In addition to personalizing the food, it pays to get creative.
Natalie Ciarallo, program manager at Pareto, recalls the time the "Starwood Toronto sales team showed up to our office with a cupcake truck." As she notes, "we all went to our main entrance, where they greeted us and spent a few minutes chatting, while enjoying delicious cupcakes."
As you consider your gift-giving choices, keep one other important thing in mind: Gifts aren't just for the holiday season anymore.
"When something is sent as a reminder of how much someone appreciates your business throughout the year, rather than just the holidays or when a contract is signed, it has far more significance," says Ciarallo. "It helps keep their company top-of-mind and sends a message that 'although we currently are not working together, please keep us in mind for future opportunities, because we would love the opportunity to work with you.'"
– Don Douloff is Managing Editor of Meetings + Incentive Travel.


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The scuttlebutt at today's Terrezas-Mijares press conference in Mexico City is that four-time world champion Juan Manuel Marquez will face current WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley on September 14 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas at an event promoted by Top Rank. Marquez will try to win a world championship in a fifth weight category. Word is this fight will be officially announced shortly.


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Kristen: Ashley Alexandra Dupre, Spitzer's Emperors Club VIP Call Girl
By Susan Hatch
Mar 12, 2008
We have now found Kristen and she has been identified as Ashley Alexandra Dupre. This is reportedly the young lady that is at the center of the scandal that took down New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. There are photos now circulating of the very attractive brunette and she is out of hiding. If Eliot Spitzer is indeed Client Number nine this may be the girl in question from the Emperors Club VIP website that so many are now searching for.
The New York Post has revealed that this bikini-clad mode is an aspiring musician and according to the report that they have on Page Six she is twenty-two years old and from the looks of this photo she is certainly gorgeous.
She is working in New York and she wants to get contacts in the music biz and apparently didn't want to go the usual American idol route. One would think Eliot Spitzer could have helped her out a bit and hooked her up with some of the higher ups in the business in Gotham. She aspires to be a pop singer and has a song jamming right now on her MySpace Page.
She says that she is not a monster and she wound up in the city after fleeing what she says was an abusive home. She has made it now and her fifteen minutes have arrived. Will she strip for a pictorial, hang on to those musical dreams or perhaps both?
Related: The Emperor's Club VIP Photos: A New Call Girl Speaks on Spitzer
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80s at 8 for 1-24-14
Welcome to the 80s at 8 blog, updated daily with today's show content and the music videos for all the songs we've played. If Bill Murray always seemed like the cool uncle you never had, if you've ever been a winner in the Game of Life, if you were the idiot who cut yourself with a Slap Bracelet and got them banned from the schools, or if you're still bitter that Meatloaf missed out on Total Eclipse of the Heart, then you're listening to the right station; it's the 80s at 8, and Coming up at the top of the hour you can win $1000 instantly and be in the running for the trip of a lifetime; a five day ultimate Hall of Fame experience. We're kicking off today's show with a one hit wonder from 1985 by a popular British band that holds the distinction of being on the most 80's compilation albums of all time, Here's Level 42 "Something About You"
From 1987 Crowded House "Something So Strong" If your ultimate idea of romance is John Cusack with a boombox over his head, if you've ever been called a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess or a criminal, or if you're the guy who gets the party started with the Loco-Motion and the Bartles and Jaymes, then this is the show for you: it's the 80s at 8 From 1984 Animotion "Obsession"
From 1984 ABC "Be Near Me" If you ever fantasized about Elizabeth Shue taking you on your own Adventures in Babysitting, if you've ever been tempted to go ahead and cross the streams, or if you remember thinking your desk was impervious to nuclear weapons, then you're in the right place; it's the 80s at 8 From 1987 Richard Marx "Should've Known Better"
Here is the anwer to the 80s timeline, in what year did the following things take place?
Simon and Garfunkel performed a reunion concert in Central Park, drawing over 500,000 fans.
Then unknown actor John Candy earned his Stripes alongside Bill Murray and Harold Ramis in one of the year's biggest movies.
& Bob Barker began asking The Price Is Right audiences to help control the pet population in 1981, and that year, Hall & Oates released a song that is rumored to be an inside joke with their pal, Stevie Wonder, who the duo suggested wasn't really blind.. he just had "Private Eyes"
If Ferris Bueller ever inspired you to study computer science or art history, if you ever wanted to go to a Big Fun concert, if you remember Betty White as less of a cult comedy figure and more of just a dummy from St. Olaf, or if you're still clutching your copy of The Official Preppy Handbook, then this is the show for you; it's the 80s at 8; From 1986 Sly Fox "Let's Go All The Way"
From 1987 Belinda Carlisle "Heaven Is a Place On Earth" If you're ever tempted to order a glass of something from the Falcon Crest Winery, if you ever unironically wore Princess Leia's buns, or if you liked Anthony Michael Hall better when he was a geek, then you're in the right place; It's the 80s at 8 From 1983 Fixx "One Thing Leads To Another"
From 1986 Glass Tiger "Someday" If you know that Melvilles was the Restaurant upstairs from Cheers, if Heathers made you wonder what the deal was with the Moby Dick Eskimo, or if you ever wanted to join Weird Al on a trip to Spatula City, you're listening to the right station; it's the 80s at 8 From 1984 Dan Hartman "I Can Dream About You"


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Greenville College teams collect fall awards The fall athletic teams at Greenville College collected an expansive list of honors as their seasons concluded. The accolades include the college's first football NCAA Division III All-American, one conference positional player of the year award, two conference coach of year awards, one team conference sportsmanship award, two conference newcomer of the year awards, 11 first team all-conference honors, three first team NCCAA designations, and a conference high 39 SLIAC all-academic team honors. Full Story
Men's soccer ends season with 1-0 shutout win over Blackburn The men's soccer team concluded their season on Saturday with a 1-0 win against Blackburn. Prior to the game, the program honored seniors Coleman Childers and Brent McCollum for their contributions to Greenville men's soccer. Full Story
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Men's soccer shuts out Iowa Wesleyan The men's soccer team received a shared shutout from goalkeepers Jonathan Bremer and Michael Gonzalez as Greenville earned a 3-0 win against Iowa Wesleyan. Full Story
Men's soccer leads early, falls to Spalding The men's soccer team scored the first two goals of the game but allowed Spalding to score six goals in the first half in Wednesday's 7-3 loss on the road. Full Story
Men's soccer earns 1-1 draw against Westminster The men's soccer team was provided with a goal by Tyler Earick to collect a 1-1 draw against Westminster on Tuesday night. Full Story
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Re: Can this forum come back?
Re: Can this forum come back?
Well since being that many newbies were born in part of the mass chaos of the Jive destruction and creation of the rumor mill also known as PS All-Stars (lol), there has been quite a jump in activity here. Which in fact is fantastic. I just hope there is some sort of carryover of posters to the other forums in the PS Community. Time will tell.
Re: Can this forum come back?
Q_Nasty_V6 wrote:
I don't see a point of that homemade forum, but I don't foresee it lasting very long... No point in having two forums, especially when we all have an official one already...
Re: Can this forum come back?
Q_Nasty_V6 wrote:
i feel like its to much organization on the new forum
Well of course. It's just superfluous having many different boards within one forum when you as posters are only discussing one game. Splices discussions and a forum community up too much. Case in point why the PS Forums only have one board for PS All-Stars.


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Open a School - Save the Eschweilers
It has been awhile since I've visited this topic. Recently there have been two major developments that call for a revisitation and an update.
The first big development is the Forest Exploration Center has spun-off The University Laboratory School as an independent non-profit entity. This distinct separation between the Forest Exploration Center (FEC) and The University Laboratory School (TULS) clears-up any ambiguity and supports both institutions in focusing upon their unique missions and purpose.
The FEC will concentrate its efforts on the 67 acre forest located on the County Grounds and allow TULS to exert its efforts on fundraising and opening a regional public charter school in the historic Eschweiler buildings on the Innovation Campus. Both organizations will continue with a collaborative partnership. TULS embracing sustainable forestry in its project-based learning programs, the FEC's Forest Education Badge System and programing school activities on the FEC forest.
TULS is a regional charter school authorized by UW-Milwaukee. This is not a private school and has absolutely nothing to do with privatizing education. TULS is a public school. Curriculum is project-based and will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The second big development is a proposed operational agreement has been reached with the Wauwatosa School District. After months of discussion this operating agreement does the following:
- Provides new educational opportunities for students
- Provides unique STEM-focused enrichment programming for Wauwatosa School District students
- Enhances professional development opportunities for Wauwatosa School District faculty
- Ensures no negative revenue impact to the Wauwatosa School District
- Promotes environmental sustainability and responsibility in the region
- Moves forward with plans to repurpose and save the historic Eschweiler buildings
- Contributes to the economic value of UWM Innovation Campus and economic growth in Wauwatosa
On so very many levels this is the best of all possible outcomes and alternatives. And only one remaining task is at hand.
Next Monday, June 9, the Wauwatosa School Board will discuss the proposed operating agreement between the District and TULS. Approval of this operating agreement is required in order for TULS to move forward with opening its school in the Eschweiler buildings on the Innovation Campus.
As a member of the founding board of TULS I'd ask that you consider supporting this effort to open a school and save the Eschweilers.
Sign the Open Letter of Support. I encourage you to go to this link and sign a letter of support that urges the Wauwatosa School Board to accept the operating agreement between TULS and WSD.
Testify at a Public Hearing. The public has the opportunity to offer testimony at the meeting on July 9 at 7:00 PM at the Fisher Building, 12121 W. North Avenue.
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