text: Live Life Fully: Reprogram your buttons By Linda Arnold February 25, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When you hear the phrase "pushing your buttons," I'll bet it strikes a negative chord. That's because it's usually associated with manipulative behavior.But what about pushing our own buttons? That could be framed either way, right? In the negative sense, it could indicate your inner critic is taking over once again. In the positive sense, though, it could mean getting into gear and getting on your game.Have you ever peeked into the cockpit of a large plane as you boarded? What an amazing display of buttons, levers, dials and switches! What if, as you were boarding, you overhead the pilot say to the co-pilot, "Joe, remind me, what does this set of buttons do?" That certainly wouldn't inspire much confidence.Steve Chandler, author of "100 Ways to Motivate Yourself," takes this illustration further by explaining that most of us pilot our own lives that way, without much knowledge of the instruments. We don't take time to learn where our own buttons are, or what they can do.We can make a proactive choice, though, by noticing when things push our buttons. Make a note of the things that inspire you. That's your control panel. Those buttons operate your whole system of personal motivation.By the same token, notice what brings you down. You may have more control over your environment than you realize. Once you know what triggers cause you to react in certain ways, you can begin to consciously program yourself how to respond. Or, at least, pull yourself out of a funk if you start to go too deep.Are there some buttons you could push on yourself that would have positive results? Like finally conquering the procrastination that's plagued a project?I'm still basking in the glow of an overdue home project my husband, John, and I accomplished last Sunday. Getting ready to hunker down for the big snow, he had put on a big pot of chili, and we planned to stay inside and tackle something that's been on our home list for quite a while.Well, the snow didn't materialize. But the chili sure was good. And we stuck to our plan -- yay! You know how you have those little things that need to be done, but they don't quite rise to the top of your list? There's always something more urgent or more enticing that calls to you.Such was the case with our spot on the upstairs ceiling. It started out small, nothing to worry about, really. But with each subsequent hard rain, it grew a little bigger. Obviously, it had something to do with a leak. Thankfully, it wasn't a roof leak. Getting to the bottom (or top) of it, though, would require maneuvering through the attic crawlspace -- ugh. The project finally catapulted to priority status when it intersected with other household plans to do some interior painting. It wouldn't make sense to patch over and paint the spot if it would only be a temporary fix. So, it was time to suit up and tackle the project, once and for all.After the chopping and browning of the chili ingredients took place -- and they were safely ensconced in the crock-pot -- we marched off to battle. I held the ladder while John (sometimes called Johnny by his relatives) climbed up to survey the insulation-laden abyss. I have to admit he looked pretty cute with his headlamp strapped on!As we kept tabs with each other during his journey, I was reminded of the childhood game Marco Polo. When he finally reached the area above the spot, I relocated myself below it and followed his instructions to poke through the plaster. Yikes. I should have laid down something to cover the wood floor. That white stuff sure shatters!Between pokes I laid down a fresh carpet of old newspapers on the floor. Cue the dialogue from the movie "Twister": "We have debris."The verdict is in. Fortunately, it's not a major project. John gave the ceiling the green light to be plastered and painted. And he's scheduling a relocation of our upstairs heating and cooling systems to alleviate future trouble in the area. Now it was time for me to get back to my ladder steadying post. Down he came, with tufts of insulation on his sweatshirt. Adorable accessories to the fashionable headlamp!Pushing our own buttons last Sunday turned out to be a good thing. Mission accomplished.Wafting of chili smells permeating the air. Furry children occupying prime real estate in front of the fire. (Our cat, Teester, has even earned the title "Hearth Hog," while our dog, Chloe, yields her space).Johnny on the spot. Life is good.Linda Arnold, MBA, is a certified wellness instructor and chairwoman/CEO of The Arnold Agency, a marketing communications company specializing in advertising, public relations, government relations and interactive marketing. Reader comments are welcome and may be directed to Linda Arnold, The Arnold Agency, 117 Summers St., Charleston, WV 25301, or emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 ACA survives; Capito votes to repeal, Manchin votes to keep 2 Gary Zuckett: 50 years after Arch Moore's vote, what will Shelley do? (Gazette) 3 Alderson Broaddus' financial decline causes accreditation woes 4 Boy Scouts unearth buried treasure in West Virginia park 5 So-called "skinny repeal" of Affordable Care Act fails in Senate Into the Garden: Sedums are low-maintenance wonders Previous Story Sunday's Child: Teen is fun and funky Next Story


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The deal
Luxury Sea View Room
- 3D2N stay for 2 for $1,428 (rrp. $2,604)
- 4D3N stay for 2 for $2,088 (rrp. $3,906)
- 5D4N stay for 2 for $2,728 (rrp. $5,208)
- 6D5N stay for 2 for $3,348 (rrp. $6,510)
Pool Access Room
- 3D2N stay for 2 for $1,538 (rrp. $4,041)
- 4D3N stay for 2 for $2,238 (rrp. $6,061)
- 5D4N stay for 2 for $2,898 (rrp. $8,082)
- 6D5N stay for 2 for $3,528 (rrp. $10,102)
Hotel at a glance
The hotel sits by the lapping waves of the Gulf of Thailand, beneath marshmallow clouds and cyan skies. Cool whitewashed walls dotted with intricate pieces of floral woodwork reflect the golden rays of the sun as earthy rattan chairs provide seats for respite. Guests staying at the pool-access rooms stroll down their balconies for a cooling swim in the azure waters. At the beach club, a large free-form pool plays centre stage to the myriad of musicians playing the smooth tunes of the saxophone and rhythmic beats of the drums as guest lay basking on deck chairs between dips in the pool.
- Dine on Italian cuisine made with fresh local seafood, spices, and herbs at the poolside Luciano restaurant with a panoramic view of Chaweng Beach and gentle beach breezes that rustle in the air.
- Hop on a free transfer to KC Resort & Overwater Villas and soak in the infinity pool while sipping on icy-cold beverages, or take a relaxing spa day at the Mayang Sari Spa.
- Walk and shop for beachwear, jewellery, and local delicacies at the bazaar-like shops tucked along the length of Chaweng Walking Street just a 4-minute walk from the hotel.
Luxury Sea View / Pool Access Room
- 42sqm room
- King-sized bedding
- Max. occupancy: 3 adults OR 2 adults and 1 child aged 12 and below per room. 3rd guest subject to additional charges.
Hotel facilities
- Beach bar
- Restaurant
- Big swimming pool with children's pool
- Beach swimming pool
- Lobby
- Car and SUV rentals
- Airport transportation
- Luxury limousine service
- Foreign currency exchange
- Room service
- Sightseeing tours
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Beach club entertainment with in-house DJ, musicians, dancers, and more
Add-ons (payable to hotel)
- Extra bed with breakfast for adult aged 12 and above: THB1,500 per person
- Extra bed with breakfast for child aged 5 to 11: THB750 per person per night.
- Stay without extra bed with breakfast for child aged 5 to 11: THB245 per person per night.
Koh Samui, Thailand: What to see and do
Described by Lonely Planet as a "Thai personification of the Old Hollywood starlet", Koh Samui has been a mainstay of the Asian tropical getaways since the 1980s who has yet to lose her lure. Located on the southeast corner of the region, Thailand's second largest island owed her rise from an isolated but self-sufficient fishing and plantation community to a tourism-based economic investment due to her dollops of forested islands and cerulean waters. Whispered to have gained her name from the Malay word for safe haven (saboey), the island of Samui sits in the embrace of the Gulf of Thailand which gives it her (mostly) pleasant weathers around the 42-odd islands of the Mu Koh Ang Thong National Park. The home of the Ang Thong district's limestone formations which arose from the erosion which occurred overtime, the gazetted area is your hunting ground for the sights of the Sleeping Cow, Kicking Cow, and Three Pillars Island.
Then, move closer to shore and discover the main tourist sands of Chaweng, Lamai, and Bophut, or the locations where the hammocks were said to have been strung up by the beach's first visitors. Expanding from a backpackers' guesthouse venture to the current high-tier hotels which now pepper the stretch, Samui's population also comes with her expansion, as seen with your choice of the an average day's out of Chaweng flyboarding, Lamai Escapology immersive game, and Bophut Go-Karting.
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WHEELING, IL -- New from Illinois Lock Co. is a plastic cam lock designed to offer users a lower-cost alternative to traditional diecast zinc designs. Called PC634, the new lock also offers reduced weight.
The lock's barrel and plug are formed of glass-filled nylon. According to the manufacturer, this reduces weight and cost substantially, without affecting the lock's ability to provide adequate security.
Offered in black, the PC624 includes an 8-tumbler double-bitted keyring that allows for 50 keycodes. Most of its features parallel those of traditional diecast metal cam locks, the company explained. Both nut or clip mounting are available, and cams are offered in a range of straight, formed or hook patterns.
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iwconfig wifi0 mode monitor -> sniff / inject / etc.
iwconfig wifi0 mode managed -> transfer files / surf the net / etc.
side note: you should start using the console , the wlassistant is buggy.
edit: Do not forget to obtain an IP: dhclient wifi0
I'm running an asus eeepc with a 701's wireless card in it so I can sniff/inject etc. All is fine and I can crack WEP keys just fine. Problem is once I've cracked one I cannot use wlassistant to actually connect to the network after, it just constantly says "no networks found".
As soon as I put ym card into monitor mode using
for wlassasistant to even see there is a wireless card after this I doCode:airmon-ng stop wifi0 airmon-ng start ath0
Which then just shows everything as it does at boot (when it all works) when running airmon-ng. At this point I can put the card back in monitor mode and carry on using airodump which works fine.Code:ifconfig ath0 down
I've tried setting a connection manually using iwconfig setting teh channe/essid/wep key (This is my own network that I know works) but it still cannot connect.
What do I need to do after running airmon-ng to put my card into monitor mode to disable monitor mode properly so I can use it to connect to a network normally using wlassasistant?
iwconfig wifi0 mode monitor -> sniff / inject / etc.
iwconfig wifi0 mode managed -> transfer files / surf the net / etc.
side note: you should start using the console , the wlassistant is buggy.
edit: Do not forget to obtain an IP: dhclient wifi0
Be sensitive in choosing where you ask your question. You are likely to be ignored, or written off as a loser, if you:
* post your question to a forum where it's off topic
* post a very elementary question to a forum where advanced technical questions are expected, or vice-versa
* cross-post to too many different newsgroups
* post a personal e-mail to somebody who is neither an acquaintance of yours nor personally responsible for solving your problem
Unfortunatly it didnt work and kept throwing an error:
Tried that for wifi0 and ath0. I did a bit of searching for that error then found this thread: h tp://forums.remote-exploit.org/showthread.php?t=18268&highlight=managed+set+faile d+on+device+operation+-supported which did sort the managed/monitor using:Code:Error for wireless requst "Set Mode" (8B06) : SET failed on device wifi0 ; operation not supported
I've made a script to pretty much automate wep craking and I've added on to the bottom to connect to the network after getting the key so I don't need to use wlassistant.Code:wlanconfig ath0 destroy ifconfig wifi0 down ifconfig ath0 down wlanconfig ath0 create wlandev wifi0 wlanmode managed ifconfig ath0 up ifconfig wifi0 up
Thanks for the help though


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New Survey: 65% of Doctors Say Healthcare Quality Will Decline under ObamaCare
posted at 1:47 pm on January 19, 2011 by Howard Portnoy
As the House of Representatives begins its debate on efforts to repeal a law that gives the government control over 18 percent of the gross domestic product, alternate sets of numbers are being put forward by members of the opposing parties on the ramifications of repeal.
On the anti-repeal side, the Department Health and Human Services released figures indicating that up to 129 million Americans under 65 who have a pre-existing health condition would risk losing health insurance if the law is repealed. On the pro-repeal side, Republicans charge that the Congressional Budget Office estimate of the cost of repeal, some $230 billion, is based on inaccurate input.
One number over which there can no dispute is the 65% of doctors who insist that the quality of healthcare will decline if the law goes forward as written. This was one of a number of findings from a newly released Thomson Reuters survey of 2,900 doctors.
No matter which side of the health care debate you find yourself on, one indisputable fact is that our health care system is only as good as the number and quality of medical professionals who staff it.
As to the number of doctors, at a time when coverage is being extended to between 30 and 45 million Americans, the nation is going to need more health professionals. But another study suggests the opposite is likely to happen. When asked about plans to change the way they practiced medicine as the health care reform law was being phased in, only 26% of doctors said they intended to maintain the status quo.
- 16% said they planned to retire.
- 19% said they would cut back on the number of hours.
- 12% said they would cut back on patients seen, and 6% said they would close their practice to new patients.
Reacting to the findings of the Thomson Reuters poll, David Shrier, chief executive officer of HCPlexus, is quoted by CNBC as having said:
The National Physicians Survey tells us that physicians have not been enlisted in the healthcare reform process… The message they've taken from healthcare reform appears to be 'Do more with less.' Doctors are telling us they feel disenfranchised and overburdened.
In the meantime, the number of states challenging the constitutionality of the law is now up to 26, more than half of all states in the union.
- Poll: 13% of Americans approve of the health care law as written
- Virginia judge strikes down health care reform law as unconstitutional
- Judge refuses to dismiss Virginia challenge to ObamaCare
- BREAKING: Judge will hear state lawsuits on constitutionality of Obamacare
- Missouri voters reject key provision of ObamaCare in ballot measure
Cross-posted at the Examiner. Follow me on Twitter or join me at Facebook. You can reach me at [email protected] or by posting a comment below.


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Two quotes from BBC 1 controller Jay Hunt's interview on the Today programme this morning explaining why Carol Thatcher had been sacked from a current affairs magazine show for using the word "golliwog" off air.
"Jonathan was suspended for his behaviour, but he understood that he had caused offence and he apologised."
"What is sad about the whole situation is that we have given Carol ample opportunity to apologise for offence... She felt unable to do so."
How old are Jonathan and Carol, do you suppose? If I wasn't aware of the background and the context of these quotes, I'd have to guess they were around ten. Too young to have a sip of wine without their parents being tutted at by the Chief Medical Officer, in any event.
I don't want to get into the rights and wrongs of the word "golliwog". It seems perfectly clear to me that the golliwog, as a toy and as a caricature, has had its day. Like the Black and White minstrel show, it belongs to a time of casual racism that could often be (though it wasn't always) innocent and, in its way, rather charming. It was a stereotype based, not on proximity and contempt, but on exoticism, unfamiliarity and a sort of affection, not for black people in general or in particular, but for an idealised - far too idealised - notion of the American South. For many British people, it also brings to mind jam and marmalade - it too Robertson's an unconscionably long time (2001!) to remove the Golly from the side of their jars.
It goes without saying, though, that many black people find the stereotype offensive, and that may in itself be enough. It does not, however, follow that the word is racist (people are racist, words are just words), or that the golliwog doll is racist; still less than someone using the word in a casual context is necessarily being racist. Although they could be, of course. The fact that golliwogs are still on sale - even at Sandringham, we now learn - suggests that the case against them is not conclusively made. It's possible, I suppose, that some people who collect golliwogs do so because they enjoy the racial caricature; but I suspect most are people who still look upon it with innocent eyes as a harmless toy. I'm not aware if any scientific research has been carried out as to whether a liking for golliwogs carries with it, or even provokes, negative images about black people. We should always be careful, in any case, about accusing people of racism merely for using that particular word.
A number of photographs of the tennis player involved have been produced, in a few of which his hair (though nothing else) does bear a passing resemblance to the benighted toy. So the likelihood is that the brain of Carol Thatcher is rather too closely connected to her mouth. It was a crass remark, even a stupid one - the kind of thing one can easily imagine her much-missed father saying in a golf club bar. But, without knowing the context, it is impossible to judge whether it was racist in tone or intention. More likely it was just insensitive; the idea behind it being "the way he has his hair makes him look like a golliwog" rather than "he looks like a golliwog because he's black, and all black people look like golliwogs".
Be that as it may I'd like to focus instead on the way in which this affair was handled internally.
A brief resumé. We are told that the remark was made in a green room, that there were around a dozen people present, and that at least two - presenter Adrian Chiles and comedian Jo Brand - were offended by it. One, or both, of these subsequently complained to the executive producer. According to Hunt, "they decided to raise it with the executive producer and make it completely clear that they did not think it was an appropriate way for someone who was being employed by the BBC at the time to speak in what was effectively a public space". As a result, the producer (Tessa Finch) approached Carol Thatcher and demanded a "fulsome" apology. The apology was either not forthcoming, or was insufficiently abject. It was therefore decided to drop her from subsequent shows.
The first thing that occurs to me is that whoever grassed Thatcher up was a snivelling coward. While Hunt maintains that Chiles and Brand were mightily offended by the remark, it's not clear if either of them went so far as to confront her; Thatcher's agent Ali Gunn said in a radio interview that nobody objected to the conversation at the time. Since both of these professional performers happen to be white, their taking offence is unlikely to be personal. At most, what offended them was the reminder that people still exist who use the word "golliwog" in casual conversation. But I suspect they weren't "offended" - though they were, perhaps, surprised or even shocked. Finding something to be "offensive" is an intellectual response, not an emotional one.
Because of the history of the word and the politically incorrect nature of the rag doll it signifies it is perfectly reasonable that they should find it objectionable. What is less reasonable is that experienced broadcasters of mature years should think that the best they can do is to go running off to teacher saying, in effect, "Miss! Miss! She said a rude word! She said golliwog, miss! Carol's been naughty!"
Did they even warn her what they were going to do ("I'm going to report you to teacher!") or did they just snitch on her when she wasn't looking? I don't know - but I repeat, why didn't they simply have it out with Thatcher then and there? Are they not big enough or confident enough in their own opinions to deal with the incident on their own without backup from someone in "authority"? Their behaviour is pathetic and childish. But also, of course, entirely in tune with the attitudes of BBC management, who were doubtless delighted, after the debacle of Ross and Brand, to be seen to take a firm line on "inappropriate conduct".
We come now to the schoolmistressy tones of Jay Hunt, as heard on the radio this morning. Here's another sampling:
The following day the executive producer of the show approached Carol to make it clear that she had caused offence to a number of people ... and the BBC deemed this language to be completely inappropriate and racist and wanted to know how she wanted to respond to this. Over the past few days we have given Carol ample opportunity to offer a fulsome and unconditional apology for the offence that she caused to those individuals and to the wider production team who were offended by what she said and she has chosen not to do so. She still maintains that this was a comment made in jest.
(Hunt, incidentally, used the terms "appropriate" or "inappropriate" eight times in the course of the interview and "racist" only once.)
Two main points arise from this. Take, first, the twofold nature of Carol Thatcher's speech crime: she had (1) caused offence and (2) the BBC deemed her language to be "inappropriate".
If you define "offensive" to mean "capable of giving offence", then almost anything is potentially offensive. There are people who find the expression "nitty gritty" to be racially offensive on the basis of a hoax etymology that connects it with slave transportation. Other people are offended by the use of words like "fuck" or "Jesus Christ" on the TV. And there are people who are offended by words such as "cripple", or by Barbie dolls. It cannot be, then, that being offended is in itself a cause for complaint; rather, what is relevant is that the word or attitude is deemed offensive when measured against a currently prevailing standard. Those standards change: not so long ago, reference to gay sex were generally deemed offensive; now it is homophobia that offends. Whether this is moral progress, moral collapse or moral relativity is a moot point - suffice it to say that standards shift; but not everyone shifts together.
In such a kaleidoscopic moral landscape there will be areas of grey; doubt in the minds of individuals as to whether a word is unsayable or merely "daring", but doubt too about the universal applicability of standards. Only when everyone in the culture (or nearly everyone) accepts that a certain word is taboo can a line be drawn, and even then not eternally and absolutely. The last person to say "nigger" on national TV, and the first person to say "fuck", were both of them inviting censure and outrage. It's doubtful whether "Golliwog" yet falls into such a category, for reasons alluded to above; but there are clearly people who think it does, and they include whoever it is who decides what is "appropriate" on BBC premises.
The Mail thinks the BBC attitude is evidence of political correctness. And so it is, but not in the paper's simplistic sense that in "the warped world of the BBC - in which terrorists are 'freedom fighters', love of country is 'bias' and truth lies permanently to the Left of centre - there is no crime more evil than saying anything that might be interpreted as a slur on a racial or sexual minority." No; this is not a problem of right-on ideological poses so much as "political correctness" as a procedure - a bureaucratic, charmless, text-bound rigidity of behaviour, a complete lack of perspective. Once a procedure is set in motion it must be followed, however absurd, time-wasting or disproportionate.
Carol Thatcher's real crime, it transpires, was not to have used the term "golliwog" within the earshot of the school sneak, whether it was Jo Brand or Adrian Chiles. It was her unwillingness to play the game. The BBC likes nothing better than a show trial, in which the sinner repents and - after a reasonable degree of ritual humiliation - is welcomed back into the fold. The drama is played out according to fixed rules: the offence, followed by confession and repentance, followed by magnanimity on the part of the bosses who announce that it is time to "move on". Like the Holy Inquisition, the BBC demands an acknowledgement of sin. The religious parallel is perhaps not far-fetched. In the confessional, the priest has the power to grant absolution; the power comes from the church and, the theory goes, ultimately from God. The BBC appeals to its (increasingly implausible) status as guardian of the national conscience. But the procedure is even more closely parallel with the treatment meeted out to recalcitrant schoolchildren. You will stand up in Assembly and you will apologise to the whole school.
Most of the time, the chosen scapegoat is a willing accomplice in this trite morality play - because unless the offence is truly grave, or causes a national outcry (something conspicuously lacking here, unlike Ross/Brand), they know that an apology will be accepted and the incident forgotten. That the whole procedure is humiliating, placing the miscreant in the role of a naughty child, is of less moment than the financial implications of continued disobedience. Occasionally, though, a bluff is called. I don't think one need take seriously the Mailesque conspiracy theory that BBC bosses took particular delight in scalping a member of the Thatcher family. But the Thatcher genes matter in another sense. Like her mother at some European summit, Carol couldn't see why she should have to go along with such nonsense. Well, she knows now.
We're sorry to have to tell you that Carol has been excluded from the school. It's for her own good.
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The IRS Will Come for You Next, Unless Congress Acts Now
Nearly 500 groups applying for tax-exempt status have spoken out against the Internal Revenue Service for abusing its power, intimidating groups that were aiming to educate citizens on the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and their civic duty to hold government accountable.
It began in March 2010, when an IRS manager in Cincinnati began a bureaucratic filibuster.
Applications that contained the phrases "tea party," "government spending," "government debt," "taxes," "make America a better place to live," "patriots," and "9/12" were isolated from other applications and subjected to extra paperwork and inquiries, delaying some approvals by as much as 1,138 days. Targeted groups were instructed to disclose hundreds of pages of private information, including the names of volunteers, donors, and even relatives of volunteers; résumés for each governing group member; printouts of websites and social-media content, and book reports of the clubs' suggested reading materials.
This wasn't standard protocol—it was opposition research. The IRS abused its power, bullying groups of citizens who didn't have the financial and legal resources to fight back and violating their First Amendment right to assemble freely and criticize the federal government.
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Jacobs hits sixth homer in six games
D-backs farmhand has 19 RBIs in 14 Pacific Coast League tilts
By Josh Jackson / Special to MLB.com | June 18, 2013 11:47 PM ET
Mike Jacobs' philosophy on home runs is well supported by his recent statistics.
"Homers come in bunches. I've always been a big believer in that," he said.
Jacobs homered twice on Tuesday, giving him six longballs in his last six games, as Triple-A Reno beat Fresno, 14-10, in a game that clocked in at 4:16, the longest nine-inning tilt in Aces history.
The lead changed hands five times and Reno won in the ninth frame on a walk-off grand slam by pinch-hitter Ed Easley.
"It was a long game. It was windy. It was cold. I'm definitely glad it didn't go to extra innings," Jacobs said. "Easley came through with that big hit, and it was a great team win."
A veteran of the Mets, Marlins, Royals and D-backs, Jacobs signed a Minor League deal with Seattle this January but was released during Spring Training. He hit .275 with 10 homers through 36 games for the Mexican League's Guerreros de Oaxaca before being welcomed back to the Arizona system, where he played 13 games with the D-backs and 101 with Reno last year.
"I didn't really have very many opportunities after Spring Training, and an opportunity to play in Mexico presented itself. I was swinging the bat well down there and staying in contact with teams, keeping up on who needed what," he said. "Obviously, to be familiar with not only Reno, but with the organization ... when this opportunity opened up, I knew it was a good fit."
He believes his service with Oaxaca is contributing to his current success.
"When I was down in Mexico, I was already playing hard. It's not like I was sitting at home," said Jacobs. "I already had 37 games, so it's not like I'm just jumping straight into the fire. It's a great atmosphere here too, and I'm glad to be back. It's been about being able to go out there and feel comfortable and not feeling like I have to try to do anything more than I'm capable of."
Since his June 4 return, Jacobs has posted a .429 average with seven homers and 19 RBIs in 14 games. He homered Thursday through Sunday. After an 0-for-4 Monday, he was 3-for-4 with a walk and four RBIs in Tuesday's two-homer affair.
"It's one of those hot streaks that comes every now and then. You might go a month with not hitting any [home runs], but then all of a sudden, you'll hit five in a week," Jacobs said. "Not a lot of guys hit two a week for the whole season. You get them within two weeks or a few days for your month full. But I'm off to a good start and it's been fun."
He plated three runs with his first roundtripper of the day in the first inning and followed it with another to start off the Aces in the third.
"After I hit the second one, I started thinking, 'Man, maybe I've got a chance for another one today,' but you don't go up there [into the batter's box] thinking, 'Oh, I'm going to hit a home run,'" he said. "You just focus on staying up the middle and putting a good swing on the ball, and if you do that, good things are going to happen."
He walked in the fifth, singled in the seventh and grounded out in the eighth.
"When you feel good, you feel good. It can go the other way real quick too, and when it goes bad, it can go bad," Jacobs said, "You just try to ride these hot streaks as long as you can."
Jacobs has other simple goals too.
"Obviously, I want to contribute. I just want to play good baseball. That's all you can do," he said. "If an opportunity with the big club opens up, hopefully I'm playing well and I get the opportunity. If not, well, I'm going to be playing hard down here."
Chris Owings, Arizona's No. 5 prospect, was 2-for-5 with a double and four RBIs.
Gary Brown, the second-ranked Giants prospect was 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and two walks.
Josh Jackson is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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|State of California
|Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
M e m o r a n d u m
Date : August 9, 2001
File: 604.7
| Project Development Procedures Manual Bulletin:
Project Initiation Documents
for Project Development Support Components
The attached Project Study Report (Project Development Support) [PSR(PDS)] Outline revises the guidance on the preparation of PSR(PDS). The PSR(PDS) is a project initiation document which is used to program the project development support for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) candidates. The PSR(PDS) describes the transportation problem, identifies the scope of the viable alternatives, and provides an estimate of the project development support resources required for the specific project. Support resources may be programmed in the following sequential components: (1) Project Approval/Environmental Document (PA/ED); (2) Plans, Specifications and Estimate; (3) Acquisition of Right of Way; and (4) Construction Management and Engineering.
Government Code Sections 14526 (b) and 14527 (f) provide that neither the Interregional Transportation Improvement Program nor the Regional Transportation Improvement Program may include a project without a Project Study Report or project study report equivalent.
SB 45, added by Chapter 622 of the Statutes of 1997, defines the STIP as a resource management tool. SB 45 established the framework for project development support components to be programmed prior to the programming of right-of-way and construction capital components. On October 29, 1998, the Division of Design issued guidance on the preparation of the PSR(PDS) as a streamlined document to program project development support only for the PA/ED phase of the project. Since that time, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted the CTC Guidelines for Preparation of the Project Study Report (December 8, 1999).
AB 1012, Chapter 783 of the Statutes of 1999, was passed with the intention of expediting the use of the excessively large cash balance in the State Highway Account. One of the objectives of AB 1012 was to facilitate project development work on needed transportation projects to produce a steady flow of construction work by adding an Advanced Project Development Element (APDE) to the fund estimate. Caltrans and the regional transportation agencies may propose projects for the APDE using the PSR(PDS) for programming the following two STIP project development components: (1) PA/ED and (2) plans, specifications, and estimate.
In an effort to minimize design changes that occur after project approval, a memorandum dated, July 28, 2000, required that the PSR (PDS) be used to program all projects requiring an environmental document (e.g., negative declaration or environmental impact report).
Action taken by the Commission in August 2000 allows the application for Traffic Congestion Relief Plan (TCRP) to serve as the project study report. The discussion on this action is documented in the Commission's Annual Report (page 5, volume 1-A). For these projects, STIP programming will be limited to the support phases or components that are approved in the TCRP project application, unless a draft project report and draft environmental document has been prepared or environmental approval has been obtained.
In summary, there are several advantages to programming project components. Initial components of a project can be included in the STIP when the life cycle of a project exceeds the programming cycle. The completion of the engineering and environmental studies prior to programming the capital costs builds concurrence on the scope and increases the accuracy of the capital cost and construction schedule. Incremental programming also allows for managing the cash balance through optimal use of STIP funds.
As the use of the PSR(PDS) has increased as a resource management tool, we
have revised the guidance for the PSR(PDS). It is the intent of this guidance
to incorporate and share information from lessons learned.
It is recommended that a copy of this Project Development Procedures Manual
Bulletin be distributed to all holders of the Project Development Procedures
Manual based on the list maintained by Caltrans Publications Unit. A copy of the memorandum shall be placed on the Caltrans Design Program Website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/oppd/pdpmb/pdpmbidx.htm
This Project Development Procedure Manual Bulletin supersedes the Project Development Procedures Bulletin dated October 29, 1998.
The PSR(PDS) is necessary for all new STIP projects either requiring an environmental document (Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report) or applying for programming under the APDE. Projects may use the TCRP application as the project study report. When a project can be accelerated such that construction dollars can be realistically programmed at the Project Initiation Document phase, districts may request an exception to the change control policy, by submitting a "Fact Sheet Exception to the PSR(PDS) Requirement" to the District Design Coordinator. A copy of the Fact Sheet format can be found on the Design Program Website. An approved Fact Sheet Exception does not ensure that there will be STIP funds available for any one or all of the project components.
Note that projects which are funded through the SHOPP Program and do not have any STIP funding will continue to use the standard PSR or the project initiation document that was developed for a specialized program (i.e., PSSR, NBSSR, etc.).
Major revisions to the PSR(PDS) outline are:
· Expanded description of the contents for each section.
· Improved title page which clearly defines the PSR(PDS) as a document for only programming resources and not capital.
· Use of cost ranges for the cost estimate.
· Inclusion of boilerplate language for the cost estimates.
· Standardized tables for resource estimate, cost estimate and schedule.
· Documentation Matrix
· Project Evaluation Checklist
The Performance Measure Evaluation checklist is no longer required as an attachment.
The attached Project Evaluation Checklist can be used as a tool to highlight
issues and opportunities that may affect the project scope, cost and schedule.
It has been developed in cooperation with Programming and can be use as a guide
for providing information for status meetings.
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Acting Chief
Division of Design
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Due to changes at the Connecticut State Library, the Bristol Public Library System will suspend inter-library loan services through the statewide ReQuest network beginning May 16 until a new state-wide system is in place in the autumn.
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IRVING, TX -- CEC Entertainment Inc., parent of Chuck E. Cheese's, reported that comparable store sales decreased 4.2% for the first quarter of 2012, ended April 1, compared with the first quarter of 2011.
Total revenues for the first quarter decreased 3.8%, or $9.6 million, to $246.8 million, from $256.4 million for the first quarter of 2011. Net income for the2012 first quarter decreased 5.2% to $32.3 million, compared with $34.1 million for the first quarter of 2011.
CEC president and chief executive Michael Magusiak said he was "disappointed" by decreased comparable store sales. CEC will seek to boost traffic and sales through a comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign that will be introduced in the second half of this year, he said.
New marketing tactics will include targeting parents rather than children with advertising. A redesigned Chuck E. Cheese cartoon mascot will be introduced in July and a new website will go live in the fall.
In unrelated news, a recent blog post in The New York Times by professor Thomas B. Edsall of Columbia University asserted that sophisticated new data analysis reveals that typical Chuck E. Cheese's customers are Democrats whose election-day turnout is rated "low." Republicans tend to favor Arby's and Outback Steak House, said Edsall, while McDonald's and Burger King attract a bipartisan customer base.
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Spelling mistakes 'cost millions'
[quote]An online entrepreneur says that poor spelling is costing the UK millions of pounds in lost revenue for internet businesses.
Charles Duncombe says an analysis of website figures shows a single spelling mistake can cut online sales in half.
Mr Duncombe says when recruiting staff he has been "shocked at the poor quality of written English".
He says the big problem for online firms isn't technology but finding staff who can spell.[/quote]
[quote]When recruiting school and university leavers, Mr Duncombe says too many applications have contained spelling mistakes or poor grammar.
"Some people even used text speak in their cover letter," he says.
Even among those who appeared to be able to spell, he says that a written test, without access to a computer spellchecker, revealed further problems with spelling.
William Dutton, director of the Oxford Internet Institute at Oxford University, says that in some informal parts of the internet, such as Facebook, there is greater tolerance towards spelling and grammar.[/quote]
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"Spirituality in Patient Care: Ethics, Mystery, and the Role of
the Healthcare Team" will be presented at Mount Saint Mary College
on March 8 at 7 pm in Aquinas Hall Room 216. The public is invited
to this free event.
The guest speaker is Jo Ann Middleton, founding director of the
medical humanities program in the Caspersen School of Graduate
Studies, Drew University, Madison, NJ.
Middleton established and served as director of the medical
humanities program at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Her "Medical Ethics" presentation was included in the American
College of Physicians Best of the Boards Series.
Among other courses, Middleton has taught the clinical ethics
segment for the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine
Board review. She has also published essays on Willa Cather,
clinical ethics, medical humanities training, and aging, death, and
dying in literature.
She received her BA from Manhattanville College and her MA and
PhD from Drew University.
"Spirituality in Patient Care: Ethics, Mystery, and the Role of
the Healthcare Team" is sponsored by Mount Saint Mary College's
Catholic and Dominican Institute, along with the nursing program
and arts and letters division. The Catholic and Dominican Institute
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At the Mount, 33 percent of freshmen aim for health professions.
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Mar 15: Who Owns My Data? IP and Privacy Online
March 15 | 11:30am-1:30pm
Presented by the IP Law Society, IP Brief, and PIJIP
In Sorrell v. IMS Health, Inc., the Supreme Court is faced with the question of whether a state regulation requiring consent for the sale of physician identifiable prescription records is a violation of the First Amendment. The impact of a Supreme Court ruling on privacy law could reach far beyond health records to the issue of data ownership and privacy protection in internet commerce. Counsel for amici will debate the issue and discuss the ramifications for privacy protections and data-driven industries, from search engines to social networking.
Sean Flynn, Associate Director, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
John Verdi, EPIC Senior Counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center
Greg Beck, Staff Attorney, Public Citizen Litigation Group
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Joe Johnson is starting to look like Joe Johnson.
3 big 3s for the Nets if those didnt drop they would be in major trouble.
way too many pics
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The stomping didn't come right out of the gate, but I get the feeling it is coming in the last 3 mins of the 3rd.
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'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who said earlier this week Peters would in all likelihood start the season with the club, gushed with praise when asked about Peters. "You can't say enough about what Andrew Peters has done," Ruff said. "Now he's added a little goal-scoring touch to his game."'
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About a year back I wrote in the list of how picky Intel boards are with
devices they will boot to. I tried all manner of CF adaptors, readers,
etc... and the only units I could get to work outside of USB flash disks
were the transcend IDE modules. My advice if you are going to be using
an Intel motherboard, even an OEM Intel board in a Dell server (I think
they're all really foxconn anyway)is that you use the Transcend module
and nothing else unless you enjoy pulling your hair out. Also, someone
mentioned not liking the transcend modules because he had to write the
image in a different machine and then install them. Here's how I do it:
External CDROM
USB flash drive with physdiskwrite and mono PC image on it
Completed build with Transcend module installed
1. Attach external CDROM and USB flash
2. Boot from CDROM using Windows PE disk (I use a Server 2003, but I
think WinXP PE would work fine)
3. PE automatically boots to command line to run physdiskwrite -- the
Transcend is usually assigned C: as a drive letter and the USB flash D:
Hope it saves people some time.
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From: Jai Ketteridge [mailto:jai at innaloo dot net]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 7:34 PM
To: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Subject: RE: [m0n0wall] RE: CF Card Booting Woes - can't load 'kernel'
I have tried a Current IBM Desktop PC 9210-D7M and an older IBM 6792-22A
Im waiting on CPUs for my Intel 845 boards but will let you know how I
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Sent: Friday, 28 July 2006 1:19 AM
To: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Subject: Re: [m0n0wall] RE: CF Card Booting Woes - can't load 'kernel'
From: "Jai Ketteridge" <jai at innaloo dot net>
> Hi Mark. These are plain old 256MB cards - not ultra 2
> I have 2 Dell SC430 and none of them boot with the IDE convertor - but
> do boot with a USB Card Reader (but not a successful boot to the
> console
> menu)
Will they even boot IDE? All the options I see from Dell are SATA and
SCSI, not IDE.
> I have now tried the IDE convertor in 4 P4 machines with no luck but
> tried an old P2 HP machine tonight and it worked first time!
What machines?
> Im a little reluctant to put a 7 year old machine into a business for
> a firewall though!
I have a good 25 Dell GX200s which are P3 866 systems, and so far none
have failed. Good used equipment can be better than cheap new
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GSA Enlists Tech Support For DOD Personnel and Readiness
May 8, 2002
Contact: Mary Alice Johnson (202) 501-1231
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a technical and management support task order for the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Joint Requirements and Integration Office (JR&IO).
GSA's Federal Technology Service (FTS)�through its Federal Systems Integration Management (FEDSIM) Center�competitively selected Booz Allen & Hamilton from the FTS Millennia contract on behalf of its DoD client through GSA's Millennia contract. With all options exercised, the five-year performance-driven task order has an estimated value of over $64 million.
The task order supports JR&IO in a variety of technical and information management areas including functional analysis and requirements definition; data standardization, analysis for IT initiatives and portfolio management; and functional oversight for the implementation and maintenance of the Defense Integrated Military Human Resource Systems (DIMHRS). "FEDSIM excels at listening to its customers, translating needs into acquisition strategies, and selecting vendors that mirror customer requirements," said Sandra Bates, FTS Commissioner. We are confident that JR&IO will benefit from leveraging FTS's acquisition expertise."
Managing over $1.2 billion in new IT acquisitions in 2001, FEDSIM offers Federal agencies a wide range of value-added support and has a proven track record of developing innovative, award-winning solutions to government IT challenges.
GSA is a centralized federal procurement and property management agency created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. It acquires, on behalf of federal agencies, office space, equipment, telecommunications, information technology, supplies, and services. GSA, comprised of 14,000 associates, provides services and solutions for the office operations of over 1 million federal workers located in 8,300 government-owned and leased buildings in 1,600 U.S. communities.


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Best (Taylor) and Worst (LeAnn) of the ACM Awards Red Carpet
The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards brought out the best and the worst of celebrity style like Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles and more. And Nicole Kidman smiled!
-PJ Gach
Once again the Academy of Country Music Awards was hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire and held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Miranda Lambert won album of the year for her latest, Four for the Record and Lady Antebellum picked up an award for vocal group of the year. But let's get on to the good stuff! Who looked amazing who fell flat on the red carpet!
Best Dressed:
1. Taylor Swift
"Entertainer of the Year" Taylor got daring in a J. Mendel white cut-out gown, matching Louboutins and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Read Precious Gems and Shiny Things: 10 Fabulous Celebrity Engagement Rings
2. Carrie Underwood
The American Idol winner looks like a dream in a pastel yellow beaded gown by Abed Mahfouz couture. She carried her personal stuff in Daniel Swarovski's silver leather Hit clutch with a silver crystal center.
3. Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert (wife of host Blake Shelton) looked amazing in a molten gold Randi Rahm gown. Her second award of the evening was for female vocalist of the year.
4. Beth Behrs
Beth plays Caroline Channing in 2 Broke Girls. She looks anything but broke in this blush colored gown.
5. Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles, one half of Sugarland, looked gorgeous in a hot pink gown accented by a thin yellow patent belt.
6. Katie Armiger
Country music singer Katie Armiger was super sophisticated in a black lace and nude beaded cocktail dress from Pavoni.
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The Rolling Stones cancel Australian concert
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(Yahoo!) - Mick Jagger and his family are coming together following the death of the Rolling Stones rocker's longtime girlfriend, fashion designer L'Wren Scott, on Monday.
The Rolling Stones canceled the first concert on the Australian leg of their 11-country 14 on Fire Tour. The Perth show was set for Wednesday.
"The Rolling Stones concert in Perth will not be going ahead as scheduled for Wednesday 19 March 2014. No further information is available at this time, ticket holders are asked to hold on to their tickets until a further update is available. Ticket holders can check back here, at RollingStones.com, for official updates," the band announced on their website.
The group is scheduled to play five more concerts in Australia and their next show is scheduled for March 22 in Adelaide. At this time, there are no additional announcements from the band about the state of their tour.
A spokesperson for the Rolling Stones frontman told Yahoo that Jagger is "completely shocked and devastated."
Jagger's daughter with ex-wife Jerry Hall, model Georgia May Jagger, 22, also canceled her public appearances this week and pulled out of Melbourne Fashion Week. She was scheduled to hit the runway for the Camilla Franks fashion show, but she and boyfriend Josh McLellan have reportedly flown back to New York City.
The rocker's family is in a state of shock over Scott's death. His first wife, Bianca Jagger, tweeted the following message on Monday.
Heartbroken to learn of the loss of the lovely and talented L'Wren Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace
— Bianca Jagger (@BiancaJagger) March 17, 2014
Luciana Gimenez, the mother of Mick's youngest child, Lucas, also tweeted a heartfelt note.
#RIP L'wren we will never forget you
— Luciana Gimenez (@lulusuperpop) March 17, 2014
Mick Jagger, 70, began dating the celebrated fashion designer, 49, in 2001. On Monday, Scott's assistant found her dead in her Manhattan apartment. Preliminary reports suggest that the model-turned-designer committed suicide. A date for Scott's memorial service has not been released at this time.
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Nearly 500 Attend Annual Grotius Lecture to Open ASIL Annual Meeting, ILA Biennial Conference
Advocate for Women's International Human Rights, Radhika Coomaraswamy, Delivers Distinguished Lecture
On April 9, American University Washington College of Law and the American Society of International Law (ASIL) welcomed nearly 500 attendees to the 16th Annual Grotius Lecture to open the 108th ASIL Annual Meeting and the 76th International Law Association (ILA) Biennial Conference in Washington, D.C.
The Lecture was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
This year's distinguished lecturer was NYU Law Professor Radhika Coomaraswamy (pictured right) . She is the former U.N. special rapporteur on Violence Against Women, and former U.N. under-secretary general and special representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict.
Throughout her career, Coomaraswamy has been a strong voice for women's international human rights and has written extensively on the topic. She delivered her lecture on "Women and Children: The Cutting Edge of International Law."
"Increasingly member states, along with individuals and groups in the global south, challenge both the epistemology and practice of human rights," said Coomaraswamy in her remarks. "Despite their efforts, at the grass root level there is a groundswell of support for the idea of human rights, including women's and children's rights, as more and more groups begin mobilizing using the discourse and strategy of the human rights movement to fight for equality and social justice."
Diane Marie Amann, law professor at University of Georgia School of Law and the International Criminal Court Prosecutor's special adviser on Children in Armed Conflict, served as the event's distinguished discussant. Claudio Grossman, dean of American University Washington College of Law, moderated the discussion.
(Pictured Left: Coomaraswamy, Grossman, and Amann)
Sixteen years ago, American University Washington College of Law and ASIL launched the Grotius Lecture as an annual event to open ASIL's annual conference. The event is named for Hugo Grotius, who is considered the father of international law.
"Hugo Grotius captured the spirit of his time by identifying norms and principles capable of providing the legitimacy of law to decision making in the realm of international relations," said Dean Claudio Grossman in his introductory remarks. "His ideas paved the way for international law to evolve into the system we know today. Our presenters, Professors Coomaraswamy and Amann, join a distinguished group of speakers who have occupied this podium, embodying the commitment to the rule of law in international relations."
The Grotius Lecture is organized annually by the law school's International Legal Studies Program. Read additional coverage by ASIL.


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Black Label Society announces tour with Wovenwar
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Black Label Society is on the road in the U.S. right now, but they've already announced a return trip. The hard rockers are set to kick off another Stateside trek July 17th in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The outing will include support from Wovenwar, which is the new band formed by the members of As I Lay Dying after frontman Tim Lambesis was sentenced to six years in prison for trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife.
Wovenwar now features Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper on vocals, and the upcoming tour will be their very first together. The band is also hoping to release its debut album sometime this summer.
Meanwhile, Black Label Society is scheduled to take the stage Wednesday night in Houston, Texas. The band will continue supporting its new album "Catacombs of the Black Vatican" in the U.S. through early June before heading over to Europe.
Black Label Society's tour dates:
7/17 - Cincinnati, Ohio - Bogart's
7/18 - Cleveland, Ohio - House Of Blues
7/19 - Oshkosh, Wis. - Rock USA (Black Label Society only)
7/20 - Fargo, N.D. - The Venue
7/22 - Joliet, Ill. - Mojoes
7/24 - Asheville, N.C. - Orange Peel
7/25 - Atlanta, Ga. - Center Stage Theatre
7/26 - Mobile, Ala. - Soul Kitchen
7/27 - Memphis, Tenn. - Minglewood Hall
7/29 - Sauget, Ill. - Pop's
7/30 - Indianapolis, Ind. - The Vogue
8/01 - Austin, Texas - Emo's
8/02 - Lubbock, Texas - Lonestar Pavilion & Event Center
8/03 - El Paso, Texas - Tricky Falls
8/04 - Albuquerque, N.M. - Sunshine Theater
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Simsapa Sutta: The Simsapa Leaves
At one time the Blessed One was staying at Kosambii in Si.msapaa Grove.[1] Then the Blessed One, taking a few Si.msapaa leaves in his hand, said to the monks: "What do you think, monks? Which are the more numerous, the few leaves I have here in my hand, or those up in the trees of the grove?"
"Lord, the Blessed One is holding only a few leaves: those up in the trees are far more numerous."
"In the same way, monks, there are many more things that I have found out, but not revealed to you.[2] What I have revealed to you is only a little. And why, monks, have I not revealed it?
"Because, monks, it is not related to the goal, it is not fundamental to the holy life, does not conduce to disenchantment, dispassion, cessation, tranquillity, higher knowledge, enlightenment or Nibbaana. That is why I have not revealed it. And what, monks, have I revealed?
"What I have revealed is: 'This is Suffering, this is the Arising of Suffering, this is the Cessation of Suffering, and this is the Path that leads to the Cessation of Suffering.' And why, monks, have I revealed it?
"Because this is related to the goal, fundamental to the holy life, conduces to disenchantment, dispassion, cessation, tranquillity, higher knowledge, enlightenment and Nibbaana, therefore I have revealed it.
"Therefore, monks, your task is to learn: 'This is Suffering, this is the Arising of Suffering, this is the Cessation of Suffering, this is the Path that leads to the Cessation of Suffering.' That is your task."
The Simsapa Leaves
How do you know?Hanzze wrote:Dear retrofuturist,
neither environmentalism (what ever this word should describe) nor Buddhism can catch the point of the Dhamma what was taught.
Hanzze wrote:but from my view it is clearly that we do not need to reach for different ways or different techniques to uproot problems.
Hanzze wrote:neither environmentalism... nor Buddhism can catch the point of the Dhamma what was taught.
Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
tiltbillings wrote:Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
The real problem with food is market speculation of food futures, which has driven up the cost of food around the world. Egypt is an example of what happens when food markets are deregulated, left to the speculators.Hanzze wrote:The fact that transport, storing and transport of food is more times an issue as the kind of food, should show that it is not only a idea from far far away, even I am far far away.
Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
It seems your head is populated with monkeys, thusly typing all this stuff for us to read. Eventually - the odds are - one of them will tap out a coherent thought, even if it does not mean to.Hanzze wrote:tiltbillings wrote:Hanzze-ism. I prefer the Buddha's teachings.Hanzze wrote:...
ohh... sad, I thought we could build up a Monkey republic
The Lesser Section on Virtue
"And how is a monk consummate in virtue? Abandoning the taking of life, he abstains from the taking of life. He dwells with his rod laid down, his knife laid down, scrupulous, merciful, compassionate for the welfare of all living beings. This is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning the taking of what is not given, he abstains from taking what is not given. He takes only what is given, accepts only what is given, lives not by stealth but by means of a self that has become pure. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning uncelibacy, he lives a celibate life, aloof, refraining from the sexual act that is the villager's way. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning false speech, he abstains from false speech. He speaks the truth, holds to the truth, is firm, reliable, no deceiver of the world. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning divisive speech he abstains from divisive speech. What he has heard here he does not tell there to break those people apart from these people here. What he has heard there he does not tell here to break these people apart from those people there. Thus reconciling those who have broken apart or cementing those who are united, he loves concord, delights in concord, enjoys concord, speaks things that create concord. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning abusive speech, he abstains from abusive speech. He speaks words that are soothing to the ear, that are affectionate, that go to the heart, that are polite, appealing and pleasing to people at large. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"Abandoning idle chatter, he abstains from idle chatter. He speaks in season, speaks what is factual, what is in accordance with the goal, the Dhamma, and the Vinaya. He speaks words worth treasuring, seasonable, reasonable, circumscribed, connected with the goal. This, too, is part of his virtue.
"He abstains from damaging seed and plant life.
"He eats only once a day, refraining from the evening meal and from food at the wrong time of day.
"He abstains from dancing, singing, instrumental music, and from watching shows.
"He abstains from wearing garlands and from beautifying himself with scents and cosmetics.
"He abstains from high and luxurious beds and seats.
"He abstains from accepting gold and money.
"He abstains from accepting uncooked grain... raw meat... women and girls... male and female slaves... goats and sheep... fowl and pigs... elephants, cattle, steeds, and mares... fields and property.
"He abstains from running messages... from buying and selling... from dealing with false scales, false metals, and false measures... from bribery, deception, and fraud.
"He abstains from mutilating, executing, imprisoning, highway robbery, plunder, and violence.
"This, too, is part of his virtue.
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Kenny Rogers is demonstrating his talents as a showman. The 74-year-old country legend was among the performers at last weekend's Glastonbury Festival, which the singer admits was an odd booking.
The UK's "Guardian" says early in his set Rogers asked the crowd - comprised primarily of British rock fans half his age - "What's wrong with this picture?" But despite acknowledging he was so "far" out of his comfort zone, Kenny wasn't going to let the audience just sit through his performance.
The singer chastised them when they didn't chime in on cue for "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town," saying his Moroccan audience last week "sang better" and they "don't even speak English!"
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VSR: Harrison Named Student-Athlete of the Week
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October 17, 2011 12:05 PM
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Redshirt senior Kate Harrison has been named West Virginia University's Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance in last Friday's Penn State National in University Park, Pa.
The Toronto, Ontario, native came in first place out of 268 runners competing in the 6k race, leading the No. 19 Mountaineers to first place over 28 other squads, including No. 20 Penn State, No. 26 Duke and Connecticut. She finished the race in 20:50.
Her placement helped the team to a season-low mark of 45 points and its first team victory in a major invitational since the 2009 season. It was her second first-place mark of the year as she accomplished the feat at the Toledo Bubble Buster on Sept. 23.
WVU Athletes of the Week
Fall 2011
Week 1: Erica Henderson, Women's Soccer
Week 2: Eric Schoenle, Men's Soccer
Week 3: Andy Bevin, Men's Soccer
Week 4: Meghan Lewis, Women's Soccer
Week 5: Blake Miller, Women's Soccer
Week 6: Michelle Kopecky, Volleyball
Week 7: Kate Schwindel, Women's Soccer
Week 8: Melis Tanik, Tennis
Week 9: Kate Harrison, Cross Country
This Week in Cross Country
The No. 19 Mountaineers have the week off from competition, but will train for the BIG EAST Championship on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Louisville, Ky.
Last Week in Cross Country
The Mountaineers won their first meet of the 2011 season with a first-place finish at the Penn State National ... WVU scored a season-low 45 points at the 6k race, defeating Connecticut (70), No. 20 Penn State (77), No. 26 Duke (91) and 25 other programs ... redshirt senior Kate Harrison led the team with her second first-place mark of the year, pacing the course in 20:50 ... junior Kaitlyn Gillespie came in second place, following shortly after Harrison in 20:53 ... redshirt junior Sarah-Anne Brault came in sixth place in 21:21, while redshirt seniors Ahna Lewis (11th) and Kaylyn Christopher (25th) also scored team points ... Stephanie Aldea (35th), Jordan Hamric (59th), Hallie Portner (83rd), Aubrey Moskal (90th), Sarah Martinelli (94th), Chelsea Jarvis (124th) and Stephanie Caruso (152nd) also raced for the Mountaineers.
Notes & Quotes
The Mountaineers return to Louisville in two weeks after placing eighth at the Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic on Oct. 1 ... WVU will look to improve on last year's 5th-place finish at the BIG EAST Championship ... the Mountaineers moved up to No. 3 in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional rankings released today by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches of America, moving up from the No. 4 spot two weeks ago ... the USTFCCCA national rankings will be released Tuesday ... the team will seek its fourth Top 10 national finish in five years this season.
This Week in Rifle
The No. 3-ranked West Virginia rifle team opens its home season against No. 7 Army on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the WVU Rifle Range … the match will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to last into the afternoon.
Last Week in Rifle
The Mountaineers (2-0, 1-0 GARC) opened their season with two wins in Lincoln, Neb. … WVU defeated No. 9 Air Force, 4664-4587, on Saturday, and No. 12 Nebraska, 4667-4610, on Sunday … the Mountaineers swept all four discipline matches, shooting a weekend-best 2354 air rifle on Sunday, and 2318 smallbore on Saturday … WVU took the top six overall finishes against the Falcons, with junior Petra Zublasing finishing first overall with a combined score of 1177 … Zublasing won air rifle on Saturday with a personal-best score of 597, while senior Justin Pentz earned the smallbore victory with a score of 586, two shots short of his personal best … Zublasing swept the individual competitions on Sunday, winning air rifle (596) and smallbore (587).
Notes & Quotes
Freshman Taylor Ciotola was strong in his Mountaineer debut, shooting 1165 on Saturday and finishing third overall … Ciotola also tied for second place in air rifle (586) and finishing in fourth in smallbore (579) … redshirt-freshman Thomas Kyanko followed Ciotola's performance with his own outstanding day on Sunday, finishing second overall (1171), and in air rifle (590) and smallbore (581) … WVU improved to 17-0 over the Falcons and 7-3 against the Huskers … Sunday's victory was the first conference win of the season for the two-time defending Great American Rifle Conference champions.
This Week in Rowing
The Mountaineers are idle this week.
Last Week in Rowing
West Virginia competed at the Head of the Kanawha on the Kanawha River in Charleston, W.Va.
Notes and Quotes
Last weekend saw the inaugural Head of the Kanawha, marking the second of five fall regattas for the team … the Mountaineers placed first and third in women's singles competition as senior Shannon Gribbons won the event in 22:29, and sophomore Courtney Schrand placed third with a time of 23:15 … West Virginia also took first in women's open eight competition as the crew of Kelly Kramer, Jenelle Spencer, Christina Mehrtens, Jessica Hurlbert, Jessica Kelly, Karen Verwey, Hilary Meale, Rachelle Purych and coxswain Sarah Cartwright crossed the finish line in 19:14 ... WVU placed ahead of Eastern Michigan 'A' (20:02) and 'B' (21:40), and the University of Charleston (21:46) … three crews were also slated to compete in women's open four competition, but afternoon races were cancelled due to high winds.
"UC has a beautiful venue and I hope to see the Head of the Kanawha grow into a showcase rowing event in years to come." – coach Jimmy King
This Week in Men's Soccer
The Mountaineers face No. 1 Connecticut on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. … WVU will then close out the home regular season with a "Senior Day" match against Providence on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. … the match will also be nationally televised on Fox Soccer Channel.
Last Week in Men's Soccer
West Virginia went 1-1-0 for the week with a 2-0 win at Pitt on Wednesday evening and a 2-1 loss to Marquette on Saturday night … midfielder Shadow Sebele had two goals against Pitt, both on penalty kicks, while midfielder Uwem Etuk scored his second goal of the season at Marquette in the 46th minute … Sebele received an assist on the goal.
Notes and Quotes
WVU is 4-12-3 all-time against Connecticut; however, the Mountaineers have recorded a 3-1-1 record since coach Marlon LeBlanc arrived at WVU … WVU is also 1-2 against No. 1 teams in LeBlanc's tenure, defeating Connecticut 1-0 in 2007 at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.
"We didn't play well enough to win the game, even when it was 1-1," coach Marlon LeBlanc says. "If you're not sharp enough in these games, it's difficult to get a result. I was disappointed in the way we conceded two goals. We didn't play well enough to win the game and we'll have to move on quickly and get ready for Connecticut." – coach Marlon LeBlanc
This Week in Women's Soccer
The Mountaineers close out the regular season against BIG EAST rival Pitt on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. … on the line is a division championship as WVU is tied with Marquette for first place with 27 points, but holds the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Last Week in Women's Soccer
Sophomore forward Frances Silva scored her first game-winner of the season in leading No. 20 West Virginia past Providence, 1-0, on a tough-weather day at Glay Field Friday in Providence … the Overland Park, Kan., native also scored the game-winner in WVU's 2-1 win in Morgantown last season … the Mountaineers started fast from the opening whistle and held possession in its offensive third for the majority of the opening half ... WVU built a 9-1 shot advantage after 45 minutes … West Virginia's defense picked up its eighth shutout of the season while holding Providence to only four shots on the afternoon … Kate Schwindel attempted five of WVU's 13 shots, and nearly scored on a shot off the post in the 68th minute … senior forward Blake Miller's second-half goal and a stingy defensive effort guided No. 20 West Virginia to a 2-1 victory at Connecticut Sunday afternoon at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium … Miller broke a 1-1 match in the 55th minute with her team-leading seventh goal of the season … Schwindel picked up the assist, the first of two on the day … WVU's defense went to work in the final 30 minutes to keep Connecticut from getting dangerous ... UConn was held to only two shots the entire second half.
Notes & Quotes
West Virginia improved to 9-1-0 in BIG EAST Conference play, while having won 11 of its last 12 matches …the weekend victories move West Virginia to 13-4-0 overall and give the Mountaineers a first-round bye and hosting spot in the BIG EAST Championship … WVU's nine conference wins mark the third time in program history the team has recorded nine victories … Blake Miller scored her 30th career goal in the UConn win, becoming just the sixth player to record 30 goals in a Mountaineer uniform … the Mountaineers have reached double-figure wins for the 14th time in the program's 16 seasons.
This Week in Swimming & Diving
The WVU men's and women's swimming and diving teams will open the dual meet season with a meet at Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 22, at noon in the McCoy Natatorium.
Last Week in Swimming & Diving
Both teams competed in the inaugural West Virginia State Games and won convincingly over Davis & Elkins, Fairmont State, Wheeling Jesuit, Marshall and West Virginia Wesleyan … Rachael Burnett finished with wins in the 200 free relay, 400 free relay, 800 free relay, 200 medley relay, 400 medley relay, 400 IM, 100 free, 500 free (pool record) and 1000 free … Taylor Camp had a successful meet for the men with wins in the 400 medley relay, 800 free relay, 100 fly and 200 fly … WVU finished the meet winning all but three events.
Notes and Quotes
Last season in Morgantown, WVU split results with Penn State … the men were able to defeat the Nittany Lions by a score of 125-116, while the women fell, 174-67 ... Matt O'Neill led the team with two first-place finishes in the diving well ... O'Neill first broke a school record on the 1-meter (331.12 points) and then won the 3-meter (331.20 points).
"I'm really proud of the team and how they raced. A three-day championship format slammed into two days was tiresome, but they did very well. They were very good hosts this weekend." – coach Vic Riggs
This Week in Tennis
The Mountaineers are scheduled to play their final event of the fall season, the ITA Atlantic Regional, in Norfolk, Va. … it is scheduled to run from Oct. 21-25.
Last Week in Tennis
WVU competed in the Bulldog Tennis Invitational in Athens, Ga. … Michigan, Virginia and Georgia also played in the event … each team finished last season in the top 11 of the final ITA Rankings.
Notes and Quotes
Heading into the final event of the fall season, sophomore Melis Tanik leads the team with five singles victories, while fellow sophomore Mary Chupa is in second with four ... Tanik also leads the way with doubles victories, as she has been a part of seven this fall ... Chupa is a close second with six doubles victories ... junior Emily Mathis, who sat out the first half of the fall schedule due to injury, has rebounded nicely and impressed coach Tina Samara with her efforts.
"She has done it all with just sheer will," Samara says regarding Mathis. "She is a great example of what can happen if you buy in and put in the necessary work."
This Week in Volleyball
The West Virginia University volleyball team continues BIG EAST action as it travels to Louisville and Cincinnati … the Mountaineers will take on the Cardinals first on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at the KFC Yum! Center … WVU will then travel to the Fifth Third Arena to take on the Bearcats on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m.
Last Week in Volleyball
The Mountaineers defeated Pitt 3-2 (19-25, 25-23, 25-21, 21-25, 15-12) in the 41st meeting of the Backyard Brawl … this is the second year in a row that WVU defeated the Panthers in five sets and only the third time in program history.
Notes and Quotes
For the second straight year, the Mountaineers defeated Pitt 3-2 for only the third time in program history … WVU recorded a match- and season-high 100 digs against the Panthers … senior libero Serinna Russo led all players with 33 digs and averaged 6.60 digs per set … the Riverside, Calif., native raised her digs-per-set average to 5.56, which is good for No. 2 in the BIG EAST … senior Michelle Kopecky was the only Mountaineer with double-digit kills with 15 powerful kills … senior setter Kari Post recorded her seventh double-double of the season and the 44th of her career with 39 assists and 10 digs against Pitt … freshman setter Courtney Robison stepped up big defensively for the Mountaineers by recording a season-high 17 digs … the Sheperdsville, Ky., native also had two service aces and four assists.
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Charlie Hayes and Joel Fleming have been fixtures on the local music scene for decades. Together, they make a powerful blues duet, sensing each other's musical energy and crafting brilliant blues improvisations.
Charlie's acoustic blues range from the classic sounds of Robert Johnson to the contemporary picking of Keb Mo. Charlie is known for his rock-solid back beat (both mono and alternating bass) and multi-string leads, coupled with searing vocals and the ability to either play dead-on "in the pocket" or mix it up with some rough and savage playing. Charlie has also been working on blues banjo and the pedal bass, which provides him with even more musical territory to explore.
Joel performed in the mid-1980s with the Air Force Tops in Blue, a musical showcase, touring overseas. In the 1985 Hohner Harmonica contest he placed second in the nation. He is an accomplished harmonica player on both diatonic and chromatic. Joel plays with a unique, jazzy style, employing subtle tones, phrasing and echo effects to create a compelling, mesmerizing counterpoint to Charlie's guitar.
Joel has been playing harp for over 40 years and Charlie has been playing professionally for over 30 years. On October 23rd, they'll take those 70+ years of combined experience to deliver an amazing opening act for this year's Deep Blue Innovators festival, plus they'll also manage and run the after-show jam and open mic.
In keeping with our Women in the Blues theme this year, Hayes and Fleming will also be joined by some special guests: Tami Rankin will be belting out some powerful blues vocals and Mari Hauge will be performing some blues cello. Who says the blues aren't innovative?
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