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The Oakland A's have a new minor league pitching coordinator, although he is hardly a new face to the organization. Scott Emerson, who replaces Gil Patterson in the position, has been instrumental in grooming young A's pitchers since 2003, when he joined the A's as the pitching coach for their High-A Modesto squad.
Since that season, Emerson has been a pitching coach in the A's system, spending four seasons at the High-A level (two in Modesto and two in Stockton), four more with Double-A Midland and the last two seasons with Triple-A Sacramento. In 2012, under Emerson's watch, the River Cats' pitching staff finished second in the league in Team ERA with a 4.10 mark. Sacramento pitchers led the league in strike-outs (1134 in 1304.2 innings pitched) and in WHIP (1.32). Several River Cats' pitchers graduated to the major leagues in 2012 and were instrumental in the A's AL West title, including Jarrod Parker, A.J. Griffin, Sean Doolittle, Dan Straily, Jim Miller, Pedro Figueroa and Evan Scribner.
Emerson, a native of the Phoenix area, was a 40th round pick of the Baltimore Orioles in 1991 out of Scottsdale Community College. The left-hander pitched for six seasons in the minor leagues for three organizations: Baltimore, Boston and Arizona. Emerson pitched as high as the Double-A level and finished with a 4.07 ERA in 471 career innings.
In 2000, Emerson debuted as a minor league pitching coach with the Gulf Coast (Rookie League) Pirates. He coached in the Pirates' chain for two more seasons before joining the A's in 2003. The 2013 season will be Emerson's 14th year as a minor league pitching instructor.
We spoke with Emerson on Tuesday about his new position in the A's organization and more…
OaklandClubhouse: Congratulations again on the new position.
Scott Emerson: Thank you. I appreciate it.
OC: You have been a pitching coach for different minor league affiliates for the past 13 years or so. What drew you to this position and working with pitchers throughout the organization rather than just one team?
SE: I want the pressure put on me. I think that it is good to have pressure on you. I have always enjoyed pressure. I think the ability to run the minor league pitching program is a great job and an honor from the A's.
I've coached pretty much every level. I've done the Rookie League, short-season A, High-A, Double-A, Triple-A. I did the Arizona Fall League and I did one winter in Mexico, so to be able to do this, I think I can say I have pretty much coached everywhere in minor league baseball. To have the opportunity to help out everybody in the system is a great honor.
OC: You worked under Ron Romanick and Gil Patterson when they were the coordinators. Do you plan to take aspects of how they ran they program and use them in how you run the program?
SE: Yes. I definitely was very close to both guys. I still talk to Ron and obviously I talk to Gil a little bit more because we've worked together the past five years. I just talked to Gil yesterday. I will talk to Gil once a week probably for rest of my life it seems like. [laughs]
Both of those guys were huge influences in my career. They put the program on a great path and my job is just going to be to pluck from Ron what I learned and to pluck from Gil what I've learned and from Curt Young, our major league pitching coach, and blend everything that we have done in 10 years into the same program. I don't foresee the program changing.
The voice is going to be a little different and I might be more detail oriented in one area then maybe Gil was or more detail oriented in another area than maybe Ron was, but they taught me a lot. I don't foresee the program changing. Just the voice and maybe a tweak here and there.
OC: If you had to describe your philosophy as a pitching coach, what would it be? Would it be strike-throwing or mechanics or something different?
SE: I think everybody has to realize the power of fastball command, number one. And that's very much going to be stressed to the pitchers that your fastball, no matter what, is going to be your best pitch in a command spot.
And changing speeds. The ability to throw your change-up behind in the count is a must. That's something that I kept preaching to the guys I had at every level. We want major league pitchers, not minor league throwers. And if you can spot up your fastball and throw something else other than your fastball when you are behind in the count, you're going to be pretty successful.
Those two things are the main two things: fastball command – the ability to spot your fastball – and your ability to throw something soft behind in the count off of your fastball.
OC: Last year being with Sacramento, you worked with a number of pitchers who wound up playing significant roles on the A's staff by the end of the year. One of those pitchers who you worked with for a big part of the year was Dan Straily, who made big strides this year. What do you see him needing to do to make the jump into being a permanent member of a big league rotation?
SE: I think the thing with Dan is that he has a very repeatable delivery. When you can repeat your pitching mechanics, it makes your pitches that much better. He made changes to get a sound pitching delivery this year, and his ability to throw any pitch at any time was remarkable. He's got above-average major league stuff. His pitches move. He can change speeds on his pitches.
Ultimately, at the big league level, he's probably got to improve his fastball command a little bit, but he has all of the weapons to be a very good major league starter.
OC: One of the guys who has gone back and forth with his mechanics the past few years is Tyson Ross. You and he are about the same height (6'6''). Is it harder for tall pitchers to find that repeatable delivery than it is for a pitcher who is, say, 6'1'' or so?
SE: Myself, you can get long and lanky and lose the synchronization in your pitching mechanics. With Tyson, he came to the A's with a little unusual mechanics. The problem that you run into sometimes is that Tyson was throwing 95-96 MPH for us in Midland in 2009 and he was throwing strikes. So when you've got a guy who is throwing strikes, how much do you really want to tinker with him? You change his mechanics and you lengthen out his stride, and the next thing you know, he's throwing 88-89. Now you've got another problem.
There's two reasons why guys don't throw strikes. One is mental. They just get into that mental – we call it "the thing" – and they just lose it mentally. And, two, they are physically hurting. I've seen guys who have gone to have successful careers in the big leagues with terrible mechanics. And I've seen great minor league guys who have great mechanics who never get to the big leagues.
With Tyson, it's just a matter of reminding him how he got to the big leagues. It's not pretty, but he was throwing 95-96 at one time with electric stuff. When Tyson gets his confidence back, it doesn't matter what his delivery looks like because his pitches are that good.
OC: You had a chance to work for a full season with Brad Peacock. He went through some peaks and valleys but seemed like he was putting it together at the end of the year before he was hit in the arm with that line-drive. Where do you see him at going into next season?
SE: Brad's got three excellent major league pitches. He's got his fastball, which is above-average and is between 93 and 96. He's got a devastating change-up with good arm speed and a good top-to-bottom breaking ball.
He's just got to throw his fastball more for strikes. The weapons are there. Some people will talk about his season not being as successful, but anytime you win 12 or 13 games in the PCL, you've had a pretty good season no matter what your ERA looks like.
OC: Is the Pacific Coast League a difficult league for a pitching coach to get a true assessment of your pitchers with those ballparks like Salt Lake, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, etc. where it isn't uncommon to see a pitcher give up seven or eight runs in a couple of innings? Do you have to ignore a lot of those numbers when evaluating those guys?
SE: I think sometimes when you are in the Renos, the Colorado Springs and places like that, you tell yourself, "if a guy can pitch in this ballpark, what can he do in the big leagues?" Because you can't mistakes in those ballparks because they will punish you if you make a mistake in those ballparks. In most of them the infield is fast. The grass is cut short and they are really quick and the ball flies.
One of the best places in the league to get a good evaluation is Sacramento. But sometimes you like to see how they do when they are faced with that environment. An example that we talked about, Dan Straily, he made I want to say three or four great starts in Sacramento. And then we had to go to Reno. For me, as the pitching coach, I thought, "alright, now we are going into the homer dome. If he can have success here, then we'll see what my opinion is after that." And he pitched a great ballgame against Reno. And it was clear, this guy can pitch.
OC: I know Raley Field plays a little differently at different times of the year, but is it a decent approximation for playing in Oakland, minus the foul territory?
SE: I think in Sacramento you can get away with throwing some balls out over the plate a little bit more, but good hitters are going to hit you no matter what ballpark you are playing in. The ball may not go out as easy in Sac. Those balls that go out in Reno could be doubles in Sacramento. But it gives a better gauge because the atmosphere is a little bit more productive for pitchers.
OC: One of the guys I've enjoyed watching pitch when he has been healthy the past four years or so is Arnold Leon. You saw him for much of last season. Is he back to being the pitcher he was before he injured his elbow?
SE: I had Arnold when he got hurt in Midland. Arnold has four excellent pitches. More times than not, every night three of those show up that are really good that night. The sky is the limit for Arnold for me. He's aggressive. He's young. He throws strikes. He has that ability to throw his change-up when he is behind in the count. He's a great competitor. He is fun to watch pitch. I'm a big fan of Arnold Leon.
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Hi all,
I finally got around to embedding the audio with the chanting booklet used at Wat Metta found here: http://dhammatalks.org/chant_index.html
I didn't touch the text itself I just made it more navigable on computer's and tablets. I made 2 versions:
I cross linked the table of contents so people can jump directly to the chant they want by clicking on them as well as added bookmarks for sections in this one:
I also embedded the chanting mp3's into this file, all the chants that are available are next to the title of the sutta or chant, all you have to do is click on the icon to play the chant. It's quite a bit bigger at 90mb which is why I created both of these.
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So, now that I've endured a week of intolerance at the hands of those who claim to be tolerant, those homosexual activists who are upset that I dared to support Chick-fil-A publicly last week, it's time to have a serious discussion about intolerance.
Yes, I have had to weed through the emails filled with fangs dripping with hate because I simply do not agree that marriage can be redefined on a whim by government. First of all, government does not have that authority in a just society. Secondly, marriage is not the union of man and man or woman and woman. Sorry. But I do so appreciate you intolerant sorts showing how intolerant of other people's beliefs you really are. In fact, I was infinitely more tolerant than you.
Case in point? I said The Jim Henson Company clearly has the right to not deal with Chick-fil-A if it so offends them that the company is rooted in Christian values. Of course, I don't agree with their ideology, but I supported their right to be flaming liberals – literally.
Whereas you hateful, intolerant supporters of homosexual marriage told me over and over again that both I and Chick-fil-A literally did not have a right to stand up for the traditional definition of marriage and Christian values because you simply did not like it. I think the contrast between my tolerance and your "tolerance" is quite clear.
But, what I really want to talk about today is how silly you "tolerant" people preaching against "intolerance" really are. For example, "Intolerance is not to be tolerated and should be done away with!" cried one irate reader of my work. Basically, once you get through the rhetorical loops, this person basically said that intolerance of intolerance is acceptable intolerance. But they also said that their intolerance of intolerance is unacceptable too. Sorry, can't have your cake and eat it too.
Look, I'm proudly intolerant. Intolerance is a good thing I think. Don't agree? Well, maybe you will after you see what it is that I am intolerant of. Just to illustrate, I have compiled a list. It is a partial list, for sure, but still …
I am intolerant of:
• Bank robbers• Drunk drivers• Parents who leave their young children home alone so they can go get drunk/high• Pot heads who actually think they are not mentally impaired after smoking a joint• The silly concept of not keeping score because someone's feelings might get hurt• People on Twitter who think I give a rat's behind what they ate for breakfast• Rapists• Child rapists (doubly so!)• Women who falsely accuse men of rape and people like Jesse Jackson who milk it for all it's worth• Murderers• People who make excuses for rapists, child rapists, and murderers• "Low Fat" anything• People who claim the Holocaust never happened• Neo-Nazi white supremacists• Illegal immigrants• The color puce, because it's hideous!• Muslim extremists who fly planes into buildings• Crazy people who claim that Muslim extremists didn't fly planes into buildings on 9/11• Left leaning "Christians" who try to use Christianity to prohibit liberty, such as the sale of liquor and other items on Sunday• Telemarketers• Tomato soup – BLECH!• Ignorant people who don't realize that corporations don't pay taxes, the consumer does, yet who still call for higher taxes on corporations• People who think that the 1% are evil simply because they are rich• President Obama blaming cops for acting "stupidly" before having any facts in hand• People who try to disrupt businesses and violate people's rights because they want to "protest" them• Politicians who think it is okey-dokie to spend our children into debt slavery to pay off political constituents today• Harry Reid's blithering idiocy• Nancy Pelosi's ugly mug being shown on television• 200 lb. women who think that they look sexy and choose to wear bikinis on the beach to let everyone else know how unsexy they really are• President George W. Bush for supporting TARP• President Obama for conveniently forgetting he voted for TARP while blaming its spending on President Bush• "Conservative" politicians who believe that compromising with liberals actually gets them something they want• And, most importantly, I am intolerant of people who are tolerant of everything!
Yes, I am proudly intolerant! Aren't you? Ok, maybe not of everything that I am intolerant of, but, come on, at least meet me halfway and say that you are intolerant of murderers and rapists. You can at least agree with me on that, right? Come on, I know it's hard for you leftists who berate intolerance, but I believe that you can bring yourself to be intolerant of such things.
If you can't, then there is no good that can come from talking to you.
J.J. Jackson is a libertarian conservative author from Pittsburgh, PA who has been writing and promoting individual liberty since 1993 and is President of Land of the Free Studios, Inc. He is the Pittsburgh Conservative Examiner for Examiner.com. He is also the owner of The Right Things - Conservative T-shirts & Gifts. His weekly commentary along with exclusives not available anywhere else can be found at Liberty Reborn.


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Title IX at Coastal Carolina University
It is the policy of Coastal Carolina University to prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran's status in regard to the administration of all campus programs, services and activities including intercollegiate athletics, and the admission of students, employment actions, or other sponsored activities.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on these bases in education programs and activities operated by Coastal Carolina University. Coastal Carolina University complies with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681, et seq., and subsequent regulations, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Coastal Carolina University receives such assistance and complies with this law and its implementation of regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/reg/ocr/edlite-34cfr106.html).
To ensure compliance with Title IX, the President of the University has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the primary contact responsible for developing, adopting and/or assuring the dissemination of the University's nondiscrimination policy and for making the policy available to the University community. In addition, the Associate Athletics Director/Student-Athlete Enhancement and Senior Women's Administrator will make the policy available to student-athletes as required to be in full compliance with the NCAA. The Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity will make the policy available to faculty, staff, the University community and the public. View the University's Title IX Statement and Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the application of these laws to programs and activities of Coastal Carolina University or any individual who believes he or she has been discriminated against in violation of the University's nondiscrimination policy, including sexual harassment or gender discrimination, or who has witnessed discrimination against another, may obtain information and assistance regarding the University's policies and responsive processes from the following resources:
1. Coastal Carolina University faculty, staff, and students with inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to the University's programs and activities, or for inquiries regarding allegations of discrimination or grievances concerning Title IX are encouraged to contact:
Denise Perez, M.S.
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Start by reading your recipe. If a recipe calls for baking "pan", the recipe was developed using metal, and it's assumed a shiny metal. If you are baking in shiny aluminum, follow the recipe instructions. When using a dark metal pan, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees. Likewise, if you use a glass baking dish, you would reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees.


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Lady Flames Fall to FGCU, 9-0
The host Florida Gulf Coast Eagles broke open a close game with an eight-run third inning, downing the Liberty Lady Flames, 9-0, Saturday in Fort Myers, Fla.
FGCU runs its season record to 4-0, heading into the third and final day of the FGCU/Four Points by Sheraton Invitational. The Lady Flames remain in search of their first win, at 0-4, and will have a rematch against Florida Gulf Coast tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Kelsey Carpenter and Brittney Garabedian both went 2-for-2 with a double for FGCU, while Garabedian drove in three runs and Carpenter recorded two RBIs.
For the Lady Flames, Katie Zavodny posted a single and a stolen base, while Cortney Cooper went 1-for-2.
FGCU's Shelby Morgan (1-0) earned the victory, pitching a five-inning, two-hit shutout.
Annah Jo Brittingham fell to 0-2 on the season, allowing five runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings. Alyssa DiMartino yielded four unearned runs on four hits in the final 1 2/3 innings.
Zavodny singled and stole second to lead off the game, and went to third on a groundout by Lawrence. Seiz scorched a grounder to third with two outs, but Kirsten Bembnowski made a diving stop to keep the Lady Flames off the board.
FGCU scored once during the bottom of the first. Makensie McAvoy and Zgrabik both walked, and Lanier hit a two-out RBI single, driving in McAvoy for a 1-0 Eagles edge.
Brittingham worked around a double by Garabedian, holding FGCU scoreless in the second stanza.
Cooper led off the third with her first career base hit, ripping a single to left. Zavodny got caught stealing after reaching via fielder's choice, and a Blair Lawrence groundout ended the top of the third.
The Eagles put eight runs on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third, loading the bases with two singles and a walk. A walk to Ross pushed home FGCU's second run, and DiMartino then entered the circle in relief of Brittingham. With two outs, Garabedian hit a bases-clearing double, and a pair of Liberty errors opened the door for four more FGCU tallies, making it 9-0.
After Liberty was unable to push across a run in either the fourth or fifth inning, the game ended due to run rule.
The Lady Flames close out their participation at the FGCU/Four Points by Sheraton Invitational tomorrow, taking on Florida Gulf Coast at 9 a.m.


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Winbond has announced that the firm will provide its TS16949-certified AEC-Q100-qualified serial flash memory devices - featuring densities from two megabits to 256 megabits - to global equipment makers in the automotive-electronics market.
Winbond's 90nm AEC-Q100 qualified automotive grades SpiFlash memories are available now in densities up to 128Mb. Industrial Grade Plus is also available for less stringent automotive applications. A 58nm family of SpiFlash starting with densities up to 256Mb will be introduced later in 2012, as will Winbond's 90nm parallel NOR flash memories, also up to 256Mb.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
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Reunited! Day 26 is pulling a Danity Kane!
If the ladies of Danity Kane can pull off a reunion sans Diddy, why can't the guys of Day 26?
For the first time in four years, the fellas got together and performed — Mike, Que, Robert, Willie and Brian — and at the end of their rehearsal, they announced they'd be going out on tour. (Wonder if they'll go out with Danity Kane? Could be fun, yes?)
In case you need a bit refreshing, they were one of the bands that Sean (Diddy) Combs founded on MTV's Making the Band, and they said they were on a four-year hiatus.
Their performance happened during an R&B Spotlight at SOBs in NYC on Sunday night.


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News & Events
Dr. Nikki Freeburg, director of Mental Health Counseling, will discuss the graduate program at a special information session on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. in Room 115 of the Kelly Gymnasium. The session will include information about the program, admissions requirements and a Q&A session. For more information, visit http://microsites.bridgew.edu/gradevents/counselorinfosessions.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio utility regulator who opposed a planned American Electric Power Co. solar farm and used his Twitter page to question global warming has ties to a group behind model legislation that would repeal states' renewable energy requirements.
Republican Todd Snitchler (SNIHCH'-lur) chairs the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio helping implement Ohio's renewable requirements.
He was a keynote speaker at the American Legislative Exchange Council's April 2011 spring task force meeting. The event was held the month after Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) appointed the former lawmaker to the PUCO.
A PUCO spokeswoman said Snitchler discussed telecommunications, broadband, energy and environmental issues.
An Associated Press review of public documents finds Snitchler attended meetings of the exchange council regularly from 2009 through 2011, up to nearly a year after leaving the Legislature.


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Alaska Natives are indigenous peoples of the Americas native to the state of Alaska within the United States. They include Inupiat, Yupik, Aleut, and several Native American peoples, including Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Eyak, and a number of Northern Athabaskan peoples.
In 1912 the Alaska Native Brotherhood was founded.
In 1971 Congress passed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act which settled land and financial claims and provided for the establishment of 13 Alaska Native Regional Corporations to administer those claims. Similar to the status of the Canadian Inuit and First Nations, which are recognized as distinct peoples, Alaska Natives are in some respects treated separately from Native Americans in the United States.
Below is a full list of the different Alaska Native cultures. Within each culture are many different tribes.
- Athabascan
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Mass Effect 2 Tackles Tricky Science Of Dark Energy
Tackling the concept of dark energy is pretty difficult, but that doesn't keep video game makers from cutting some corners and trying. Bioware, the maker of Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, has turned the typical fantasy magic into science fiction by creating something that resembles dark energy. Even though physicists told Scientific American that [...more]


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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2010 -- In response to the International Criminal Court's release of a second arrest warrant for Sudan President Omar al-Bashir on charges of committing genocide in Darfur, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
"The Reform Jewish Movement welcomes the additional charge of genocide in the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. This decision represents a step toward the legitimization of a system of international law that presents consequences for crimes against humanity, such as have been committed by the Government of Sudan against innocent civilians in Darfur.
While this new warrant is just a charge - President al-Bashir would have to stand in court and be tried for the ICC to determine their stance on whether or not the crimes committed by al-Bashir did indeed constitute genocide - we applaud the ICC for taking necessary steps to bring those responsible for the ethnic cleansing in Darfur to justice. We also call on the United States government to make clear to the Sudanese government that it and other members of the international community will not tolerate any reaction to this warrant that threatens civilians, aid workers or peacekeepers. Such past acts of retaliation have greatly exacerbated the plight of innocent civilians. They have suffered enough. It is time to bring the perpetrators of these morally reprehensible acts to justice.


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Anyone started SUPing at the NJ yet? I can only imagine..........
All I hear is a bunch of babies whining about how cool there surf spot is. News flash jersey sucks, delaware sucks, maryland sucks, the whole dam east coast sucks. You say you all surf heavy waves, but you suck. You sit with you hand up your butt for weeks at a time waiting for what true surfers call a ripple. I have seen bigger waves in a toilet bowl than on the east coast. So why dont you all stop this *****ing about how ****ty your spots are and go somewhere that has waves. The east coast is so flat that you guys spend all you time blogging about how great of surfers you are. Anyone who posts on this forum sucks at surfing including me! I ride straight in on my knees, fall down the face say i got "barreled" and then hit hollister to grab my newest shred gear.
Who said they are good at surfing? I suck pretty bad at surfing but I've been doing it for years and it's fun. I wish I could leave the East Coast, but my jobby job and family are here. I've traveled and surfed waves in the Pacific and still think that a good day on the East Coast is still a good day in general.
Also, the best surfer in the world is from the East Coast. Lick my balls hater.
Actually I believe it was a figure of speech meaning he would like you to perform a degrading action, thereby damaging your psyche irreparably. Causing a manic episode where you drown your self. (I could be wrong but I think this is close.)
Shucks i guess i am just not cool enough to talk to shredmasters that post on the internet. I am going to grab my custom made fish and hit up dawn patrol at naval jetty because is supposed to be ankle high. Sry i am not a swellinfo for life member. See all you brahlias out in the water!! Mahalo


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Prior to his appointment as Chief Counsel, Chiesa served as Executive Director of Governor Christie's Transition Team. Chiesa was previously a partner at the law firm of Wolf & Samson in their litigation group.
Prior to joining Wolf & Samson, Chiesa worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of New Jersey from 2002 – 2009, last serving as the Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney. He also served as Counsel to the U.S. Attorney and as Chief of the Public Protection Unit. Chiesa was involved in all aspects of the U.S. Attorney's Office, including the management of the Criminal, Civil, Appeals and Special Prosecutions Divisions.
As a unit chief, he supervised a group of Assistant U.S. attorneys primarily responsible for the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases involving bank robbery, child pornography, human trafficking and identity theft. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney's Office, Chiesa was a partner at the law firm of Dughi and Hewit, where he litigated civil matters, including the representation of medical professionals and hospitals.
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Cleveland bank hit on Berea Road
(Cleveland) - Federal agents are on the look out for a bank robber who knocked off the Huntington Bank branch on Berea Road about 9:10 Tuesday morning.
The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, ski mask and jeans. He is 5'4" to 5'6", thinly built and about 160lbs.
The suspect is 45-50 years old. He entered the bank, gestured he had a weapon and told the teller "you know what this is." No weapon was seen.
The suspect fled the bank on foot near Triskett Road. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Cleveland FBI office at 216.522.1400.
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With that in mind, let's take a closer look at a several stocks under $10 that are making large moves to the upside today.
Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of orally administered, small molecule drugs known as pharmacological chaperones for treating a range of diseases, including lysosomal storage diseases and diseases of neurodegeneration. This stock is trading up 9.6% to $5.67 in recent trading.
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>>5 Stocks Poised for Breakouts From a technical perspective, FOLD is gapping up sharply here back above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages with heavy volume. This move has briefly pushed FOLD into breakout territory, since the stock has flirted with some near-term overhead resistance at $5.74. At last check, FOLD has hit an intraday high of $6.15 but it has subsequently pulled back to around $5.60.
Traders should now look for long-biased trades in FOLD as long as its trending above $5.74 to today's high of $6.15 with strong upside volume flows. I would consider any upside volume day that registers near or above 241,632 shares as bullish. If FOLD can maintain that trend, then look for this stock to re-test or possibly take out its next significant overhead resistance levels at $6.89 to $7.29, and possibly $8 to $8.12 in the near future.
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From a technical perspective, ANR is trending higher here back above its 50-day at $6.80 with lighter volume. This move has also started to push ANR into breakout territory, since the stock has started to trend above some near-term overhead resistance levels at $7.03 to $7.13.
Traders should now look for long-biased trades in ANR as long as it's trending above its 50-day and those breakout levels with strong upside volume flows. I would consider any upside volume day that registers near or above 20.4 million shares as bullish. If ANR can maintain that trend, then this stock has a great chance of re-testing or possibly taking out its next major overhead resistance levels at $9.05 to $9.74. Ceragon Networks
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From a technical perspective, CRNT is bouncing strong here right off some near-term support at $5.30 with above-average volume. This move is quickly pushing CRNT within range of triggering a major breakout trade. That trade will hit once CRNT manages to take out some near-term overhead resistance levels at $5.79 to $6 with high volume.
Traders should now look for long-biased trades in CRNT as long as it's trending above $5.30, and then once it sustains a move or close above those breakout levels with volume that hits near or above 110,578 shares. If that breakout triggers soon, then CRNT will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major overhead resistance levels at $6.50 to $7.50. To see more stocks under-$10 that are making notable moves higher today, check out the Stocks Under-$10 Moving Higher portfolio on Stockpickr. -- Written by Roberto Pedone in Winderemere, Fla.
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Casino Robbed of Millions After 'Ocean's 11' -Like Scheme
(Liz Klimas) An Australian casino is trying to recover $33 million (US) after an "Ocean's 11″-like scam was discovered.
The Herald Sun reported that a foreign guest staying at the Crown casino in Melbourne cheated in eight hands of cards during a short time frame. The scheme was discovered a few weeks ago, according to sources, and the guest was removed from the extravagant space he was staying in the middle of the night.
The scam was conducted with the help of an employee at the Crown, who has been fired. The Crown thinks this employee was using the facilities camera system to advise the high-roller on bets. The Australian has more from a security consultant on how this could have been done:
Casino security consultant Baron Stringfellow said it would be simple to intercept some casino surveillance systems.
"It's very easy to intercept the signal from many casinos that don't take precautions," he told ABC radio.
"The problem with casinos is that they think they're unbeatable but we see over and over again that they're not."
Mr Stringfellow said the person who was fed the security camera images would have had a wireless microphone that transmitted to a tiny wireless earpiece worn by the high roller.
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Fans of "Friends" have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show's first season, and it turns out Colbie Caillat is a not-so-secret admirer of Lisa Kudrow's character Phoebe Buffay.
On Saturday (October 4) the "Fallin' For You" songstress dropped by the Central Perk pop-up café in New York City to revel in nostalgia.
Bringing awareness for heart health, plenty of lovely ladies headed to the Go Red for Women/The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection show in New York City on Thursday (February 6).
Benefiting The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the celebs paired with some of today's hottest designers to showcase some gorgeous red gowns.
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards was an overwhelming assault on the senses, and afterwards many stars flocked to the Universal Music Group's 2014 Post-Grammy Party.
"Hot N Cold" songstress Katy Perry showed up at The Ace Hotel Theater looking stunning as she celebrated a stellar performance of her hit "Roar" earlier in the evening.
Looking forward to the star-studded evening ahead, Colbie Caillat was the center of attention as she arrived at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards tonight (January 26).
Primped to perfection and donning designer duds, the "Bubbly" hottie was in good spirits as she mingled with fellow famous folks outside the Staples Center.
Kicking off the holiday season, Macy's held their annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this morning (November 22) and there was no shortage of celebrity star power.
Representing the pop music world, Carly Rae Jepsen and The Wanted both showed up to give live performances much to the delight of the massive crowd.
It was an exciting evening as the biggest and brightest stars were honored at the 2012 American Music Awards, and afterwards everyone celebrated!
Rolling Stone magazine hosted a post-AMAs shindig at the Rolling Stone Restaurant and Lounge in Hollywood where "Hellcats" starlet Ashley Tisdale showed up to hobnob with fellow celebrities.
Toasting their top picks in music over the past twelve months, the 60th annual BMI Pop Awards were held in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday night (May 15).
Among those turning up at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel venue was 25-year-old singer Ke$ha, who nabbed two Award-winning Songs for "We R Who We R" and "Blow".
Drawing out the biggest female stars in show business, the 2010 Crystal + Lucy Awards were the place to be in Tinseltown on Tuesday night (June 1).
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|"Is this all real? Or has this been happening inside my head?"
The subject of this article is of a real-life person, place, group, company, product, or creative work that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really exists), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts.
Eckō is a Muggle clothing company based in East Brunswick, New Jersey.[1] Malcolm, a member of Dudley Dursley's gang, owned a pair of blue shorts made by this company, which he was wearing when Dementors attacked Dudley and his cousin, Harry Potter, on 2 August, 1995.[2]
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The Long Beach State women's basketball team today will look to build on its momentum as the Big West Conference season nears and perhaps set an example for the men's team to follow.
The 49ers host Columbia at 1 p.m. in the front half of a doubleheader at the Walter Pyramid. The men's team opens league play when it hosts Pacific at 4p.m.
Jody Wynn's team has won two in a row and is 6-5 on the season, with two last-play losses.
A victory would give the team a winning record heading into league play for the first time since the 2005-06 season.
The women start conference play next week at home, hosting Cal Poly on Thursday (7p.m.) and UC Santa Barbara Saturday (4p.m.).


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This is for the fighters, fans, promoters and trolls alike.
As of now i will be stepping down as Cage Rage Champion (British and world), FX-3 Champion and KOTR champion. I vacate all these titles. Futher more i consider my self retired (from all MMA/Thai boxing) as of March 29th. March 29th i will fullfill my contracted commitment for Pro Elite, against a yet un named opponent.
No speculation, No futher annonucments, once i've found the path i originally set out on in the Martial Arts, i may return to this SPORT, Maybe 6months-Maybe 6 years, who knows.
Who will be the next welterweight CRC champ. FX-3 champ????...


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SAN BERNARDINO -- An 86-year-old San Bernardino resident was attacked Saturday in broad daylight sending her to the hospital with severe injuries to her head and hips.
Josephine Nash was leaving the Rite Aid store at 949 W Kendall Drive in San Bernardino around 3:45 Saturday afternoon when two men approached her striking her on the head with unknown object, according to police.
"After they hit her and knocked her unconscious they threw her limp body over two parking spaces," said her daughter, Kim Marzullo. "They took her purse and her keys leaving her there bleeding and out cold. "
Nash only had $21, her ATM card, drivers license and various credit cards in her purse when she was attacked. She live's only two blocks from where her attack happened.
Uniformed police officers and paramedics were called out to the scene where Nash was treated and transported to St. Bernardine Medical Center at 2101 North Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino.
Police are following up on leads, but currently have little suspect information.
The suspects are described as two black men, possibly teenagers with thin builds. One of the suspects was wearing a red shirt and the other was wearing a white shirt, according to police.
Police said the suspects were seen in the immediate area before and then fleeing the area after the attack.
Nash's purse was found by someone in a dirt alley way just north of 40th Street Tuesday, according to police.
Anyone who may have witnessed the attack or with more information is asked to call detective Dennis Houser at 909-384-5625 or Sgt. Tim Crocker at 909-384-5613.
Reach Doug via email, find him on Twitter @CrimeShutterbug, or call him at 909-386-3925.


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Select your tile
Want to give your kitchen a timeless natural beauty? Put in your own tumbled stone or ceramic tile countertops and backsplash. You can choose any tile, any color and any size, but if all the choices seem daunting, do what we did. We chose a natural slate tile with predesigned accent pieces and a marble edge for a custom look. Setting kitchen tile is a project that's definitely within reach of the average do-it-yourselfer. In this article, we'll show you how to build your countertop from start to finish.
Our project took three days, but you might want to reserve more time. Also, plan on eating sandwiches or take-out during the process, since your kitchen will be down for several days. And don't even think about starting it until all your tile and the new sink and faucet are on hand so you won't have downtime waiting for special orders.
We purchased our stone tile at a specialty tile shop, which gave us the option of design help and choices we wouldn't have considered, but you can also cruise the aisles of your home center for inspiration. We purchased all the plywood, cement board, thin-set mortar, grout and hand tools at a home center while we waited for our tile order to arrive.
This project features a special "tile rim" cast iron sink. It rests on top of the cement board and plywood, leaving about a 3/8-in. squared edge so your tile sits perfectly flush with the top edge of the sink for a nice, even, wipe-clean surface.
Screw down 3/4-in. plywood for a solid base
With the old countertop stripped completely off, and the wall behind in good condition, measure your cabinets from the back wall to the front edge of your face frame. If you have frameless cabinets, measure to the front just behind the doors or drawer fronts. Subtract 1/8 in. from the measurement to allow for slight deviations in the wall and then measure the length. Transfer the measurements to the plywood and cut it with a circular saw and a straightedge guide for a clean, even cut.
Before you screw the plywood to the top of the cabinets, attach 2x2 wall cleats to the studs where there isn't any cabinet support (Photo 1). If you have a dishwasher opening, cut thinner 1x3 pine to length and screw it to the studs to make sure you've got plenty of room for the backside of the dishwasher.
Choose screws that will penetrate the drywall and go into the studs about 1 in. Longer screws could hit water pipes or electrical wires behind the wall. Screw the plywood (drill a pilot hole) to the face-frame fronts every 8 in. and along the back of the cabinets and into the cleats as well. Be sure you have a nice, even front edge; a small gap in the back against the wall won't matter.
Our front marble edge measured 1-7/8 in. high, so to keep the edge from interfering with the drawer fronts, we added a layer of 1/4-in. plywood. If you need to do the same, lap the 1/4 in. over the previous seam of 3/4-in. plywood near the corner for extra strength. Lay several beads of construction adhesive between the plywood sheets for a permanent bond. Staple the top layer to the one below with 1-in. staples. If you don't have access to a stapler, use 1-in.wood screws and drive them in with your power screwdriver. Be sure the pieces are fastened every 6 in. and that there aren't any humps in the plywood.
Next, set your sink onto the plywood top and position it carefully with your tile layout in mind (remember, you'll be adding 1/2 in. of cement board and tile to the front edge and a layer of tile on the backsplash). Then mark it, allow for the sink rim (Photo 4) and cut it out.
Add a solid tile backer for a permanent installation
Home centers and tile shops carry several choices for tile underlayment. My favorite is old-fashioned cement board. This stuff is dense and impervious to water, and it will last for decades. It may be a little more difficult to work with than other materials, but it cuts fairly easily once you get the hang of it.
The secret to a solid foundation for tile is to bond the cement board to the plywood below. Mix up a batch of latex-fortified (check the label) thin-set mortar to a soft, mashed potato consistency. Trowel it onto the plywood (Photo 7) with a 1/4-in. notched trowel and then embed the cement board right into the mortar. Screw it every 8 in. to the plywood below with 1-1/4 in. cement board screws. The mortar will fill any voids between the surfaces and bond them into a monolithic surface.
To cut narrow strips of cement board, score both sides and gently pry up the edge. Once the top surface is covered, cut cement board strips to cover the exposed plywood edge. Again mix a small batch of thin-set mortar, spread it over the plywood edge and push the cement board into the edge. Nail the edge (Photo 8) every 6 in. to hold it in place. Next, apply fiberglass mesh tape over the corners. Just peel the mesh off the roll and press it over the corner edges (Photo 9). Once the mesh is in place, trowel a thin layer of thin-set mortar over it. Let the mortar set up for a few hours before continuing.
Check your layout and start tiling
It's best to draw lines right on the top using a framing square as a guide. Before you mix your thin-set mortar, place the tiles and determine grout line widths. If you have an inside corner like ours, start your pattern there so you'll be sure it will track symmetrically from this point in both directions.
You'll notice in Photo 10 that we marked our decorative border coming out from the corner and then determined how much we needed to cut from the first row of field tile. Plan cuts and the positions to avoid thin pieces. Shift your pattern as needed.
Also check the backsplash layout at this time. Never have the grout lines "almost" match up with those in the countertop. It'll look like a mistake. Either follow the grout lines of the countertop or offset them by half a tile. See what works best for your situation. From your layout, you'll be able to predict several cuts that you can make ahead of time. Don't precut all the tile. Wait and see how things look at the end of the run.
Mix some latex-fortified thin-set mortar in a plastic pail to a smooth, mashed potato consistency. Mix enough (about a quart) to cover about 6 to 8 sq. ft. at a time. Spread the mortar with a 1/4-in. notched trowel, leaving your layout lines exposed to guide the tile placement. Start setting the tiles. Place them on the mortar bed and lightly press them into place. Pay close attention to the grout spaces and use tile spacers if necessary to maintain even grout lines. Our slate tile varied slightly in size, so we decided to just "eyeball" the spacing to maintain about 3/16 in. between the tiles. It's OK to shoot from the hip like this with a rustic-looking countertop like ours.
Once you're finished with one section, take a close look at the tile, check the spacing and look for any crooked tiles or extra-wide or narrow grout lines. If it looks good, mix another batch of mortar and tackle the next 6- to 8-sq.-ft. section. Continue this until you lay all the field tile in place, and scrape away any excess mortar where you'll be running the front accent border. Take a break.
Cutting the Tile or Stone
I rarely use a score-and-snap tile cutter these days, since wet saws are so available and cheap. Besides, most stone and thick, dense ceramics won't cut with a score-and-snap method. We bought an inexpensive tile saw that worked great for this job. However, the small, 4-in. blade was a drawback when we cut the thick stone edging.
We had to cut it one direction halfway through and then flip the piece and complete the cut in the other direction. Otherwise we were more than happy to use the small saw instead of renting a larger one so that we wouldn't feel rushed.
Lay the accent border after the field tile
Lay out your pieces for the accent border (Photo 12). Lay them end to end and figure where the best spot on the sheet may be to splice the sections. These sections are placed on a backing to maintain the pattern and correct spacing. Keep in mind that if your border allows it, you can even miter the sections with your wet saw.
As you did with the other pieces of tile, spread your mortar and embed the accent tile. Once you finish setting all the tiles and the mortar has had a few hours to set, go back with a utility knife or wood chisel and lightly scrape away any mortar that may have oozed proud of the tile or caught on the edges. It's a lot tougher once the mortar dries hard as concrete, so a bit of attention now will ensure you won't see ugly mortar patches on your nicely grouted surface later.
Clamp a ledger to support the front edge pieces
Clamp straight 2x2s to the front of your cabinets as shown in Photo 13 to act as supports for the heavy edge pieces. For the sides, cut some return 2x2 pieces and screw those to the overhanging front supports. To support the backside of the returns, cut some upright supports and place them against the walls.
Cut the mitered angles of tile edging on your wet saw. First set them in place and then mark the locations of the rest of the pieces by placing them end to end. If you end up with a small piece in the inside corner, you'll need to cut a few inches off the outside corner piece to avoid the "tiny tile" look.
Once you've got the pieces cut, butter the backside of your pieces with mortar and stick them to the front edge. You may need to use small tile shims (available at your tile store) to lift some pieces slightly off your temporary ledger for a nice, straight edge. When you've finished laying the edge pieces, look down the edge from end to end and straighten them if necessary. If the heavy edge pieces want to fall or tip, support them with masking tape from above. Let these tiles set overnight before going any further.
Set your backsplash tile
Again, check the layout and mark the back wall with a fine-tip marker. Check your pattern and make cuts if you need to downsize the first row. Mix some mortar and trowel it onto the wall just high enough for the first two rows on one section. Lay the first row and remember to leave a small 1/8-in. gap between the countertop and the first row.
Because gravity works 24 hours a day, you'll probably need spacers to keep the tile from sliding. Position the tiles and gently tap them with the side of your fist to set them as you go. When you get to an electrical receptacle, mark the piece in place and cut it on your wet saw.
Start setting the second row and add spacers to keep the tile in place. With the second row complete, keep tiling and add your pattern pieces as your layout demands. Remember, you can stop at any point as long as you clean the mortar from the wall along the edges you've just laid. Stop every once in a while and look for sags, goofs or oozing mortar. They're easy to fix now.
If you have porous tile or stone, seal it before grouting
Once the mortar has set overnight, pick up sealer at the tile shop (ask for the right stuff for your tile). Roll or brush the sealer on and let it dry for about an hour before grouting. (You can skip this step if you have fully glazed tile with a matte or gloss finish.) The sealer penetrates a porous finish (Photo 14) and prevents the grout from being absorbed. If you don't seal porous tile and stone, it will absorb grout and look hazy no matter how many times you scrub it.
Grout the tile
Mix your grout to a toothpaste consistency according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Some grouts have a special latex additive, while others mix only with water. It's best to mix just what you need. Mix about the volume of a quart and scoop a lump out about the size of a baseball. Push it into the spaces between the tile with a grout float. Work it in from several directions and squeegee the excess off with the edge of the grout float.
When you've filled about a 6- to 8-sq.-ft. area, start wiping it with a clean, damp sponge. Rinse out the sponge in clean water and keep rotating it to a fresh, clean side. Change the water in your pail often! Don't have the sponge too wet. You don't want to constantly add water to the grout and weaken it. This also shapes the grout lines. Take care not to wipe too much out. Once you get the tile or stone clean, move on to the next section and repeat the process.
Look back and check for grout haze where you started. Wipe the tile or stone with a clean, dry cloth if you detect a slight haze. You may need to use a little elbow grease to get it clean.
Apply the grout to the walls the same as you did for the top. You'll notice we left our faucet off while we did the grouting. We found it a lot easier to get behind the sink and wipe the grout. Once you're finished but while the grout is still soft, dig out the grout between the backsplash and the countertop. The grout here will most likely crack after a few weeks, so it's best to get a color-match caulk and fill the gap the day after grouting. The caulk will flex a bit as your house expands and contracts slightly with seasonal changes.
Wait three days for your grout to cure and then apply a grout sealer as you did before. The sealer will penetrate the grout and help block food and juice stains. Apply the sealer liberally to the surface, let it be absorbed and then wipe away the excess with a clean, lint-free cloth. In a year or so, you can purchase special grout cleaners at your tile store and apply them. After you clean the grout, follow it with another coat of sealer.


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By now you've probably heard about the financial benefits of sourcing, the practice of partnering with business and IT services providers to add strategic capabilities and achieve measurable business outcomes. When companies do it right, they enjoy twice the revenue growth and five times the gross profit growth of their peers (See Why partnering strategies matter). But what does it mean to "do it right"?
To achieve outcomes like attracting more customers or speeding time to market takes more than just choosing the right business partner. It takes a thoughtful, measured approach to developing a new kind of business relationship. In this piece we've culled our learning from thousands of business and IT sourcing engagements—with clients big and small, in all parts of the world—and developed a high-level checklist of best practices to follow before, during, and after a sourcing partnership.
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1. Establish strategic objectives
What used to be called "outsourcing" has come a long way in the last ten years. What began as a movement to reduce costs by shipping non-strategic tasks overseas has evolved into something much more dynamic and strategic. But our research shows that many companies still aren't aware of what's possible in a well-conceived strategic sourcing partnership. These days, companies are partnering for everything from international expansion to customer satisfaction. So when you're evaluating your needs, think broadly and strategically, tie your objectives closely to corporate goals, and consider how to best take advantage of a sourcing partner's transformational capabilities.
2. Expect a shift in corporate culture
When a business partner helps your company innovate and grow, rather than simply taking on your-mess-for-less, it's a fundamentally different relationship. It's the difference between an arms-length vendor relationship and a true partnership. And this shift requires a cultural adjustment on the part of the client organization, including a willingness to trust and empower a sourcing partner with decisions that are strategic to your business. In choosing a sourcing partner, you'll want to vet providers for both targeted capabilities—proven technology and processes, subject-matter expertise, deep industry knowledge—and cultural fit. You're going to be working very closely with them, after all.
It's a known fact: enterprises that insist on tying metrics to business outcomes see increased profitability and revenue growth. Every enterprise has its own unique goals, objectives, and measures of success. So the importance of choosing the right metrics to measure the success of a sourcing relationship cannot be overstated. By focusing on enterprise-specific goals and go-forward business objectives, enterprises are able to zero in on the capabilities, evaluation criteria, and contractual obligations they need to succeed. And sourcing partners can clearly understand how their performance will be measured.
The success of "traditional" outsourcing relationships—especially offshoring—has always hinged on how aligned the client and vendor stay throughout the project. And that is also the case with today's more strategic sourcing partnerships. Whenever two businesses work together toward a common goal, transparency and open communication are critical. Project specifications should be clear and detailed before work begins. Progress should be constantly monitored and measured. And after each deliverable is completed, both business partners should evaluate and evolve their relationship accordingly.
To innovate on a broad scale and get measurable results, enterprises must take a broad view. Strategic sourcing contracts should be structured vertically to include business process, application and technology infrastructure. And strategic sourcing partners should be chosen based on their deep industry and functional expertise and their ability to innovate—understanding not just how to get something done, but also why, and what's next.
Sourcing for transformation requires collaboration. Coordination between different business units and service providers is crucial. Finding a partner who can synthesize and integrate these business units and services, and push for an enterprise-wide strategy for governance is key.
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But that's where the love of spam dies.
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HOW MUCH DO I HATE SPAM? Well today on an unrelated issue I tried to send a friend of mine an email at his work which bounced because *MY* mail server was blacklisted. Actually it wasn't but my mail server correctly put my home IP in the list of machines that touched the email. AND VERIZON (fios) has blacklisted ALL it's IP addresses to force them to use a verizon mail server for outbound email. I DON'T WANT TO. MY EMAIL should come from MY domain. Grrrrr.. I hate spammers. Anyone got a spare train track and rope?


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MIAMI (AP) - A Miami Beach man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for beating and strangling a woman he forced into prostitution.
The sentencing of 34-year-old Robert Burton on Tuesday marked the first conviction for the Miami-Dade Human Trafficking Unit.
The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/XBOfiM ) reports Burton forced at least six women into prostitution and fathered children with three of them. He faced similar charges in Nevada where he wasn't convicted. Burton was accused of beating and choking a 31-year-old woman and abducting their 7-year-old son in 2011.
Prosecutors say when police pulled Burton over and inquired about the two women in the car, the child said, "those are my daddy's hoes." State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle says human trafficking is similar to domestic violence.
She called it "affection - with torture." ___ Information from: The Miami Herald, http://www.herald.com
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text: MS in Special Education Overview The accredited Master of Science in Special Education program equips teaching professionals with the fundamental skills, knowledge and competencies needed to meet the needs of students with disabilities in multiple settings. The program is a flexible and convenient part-time graduate program that gives current teachers a comprehensive understanding of developing the potential of students with disabilities.Online Open HouseJoin us on Thursday, July 13th from 2 to 4 p.m. to learn more about our online education programs and have your questions answered by a Drexel representative. Register Today!ConcentrationsAutism Spectrum Disorders The number of children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome has increased drastically over the past decade. Consequently, there is an increasingly high-demand for professionals trained in educating children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. The Autism concentration is designed for those who seek additional expertise in this critical field. The concentration's curriculum provides knowledge and skills for working with these students. Effective teaching methods, interventions, and support will also be emphasized.Collaborative Special Education Law and Process Special Education is a dynamic field, continually impacted by legislation, regulation and litigation. This concentration is designed for those interested in enhancing their proficiency in the procedural and substantive rules that guide the development and implementation of an appropriate education for students with disabilities. Leadership skills in areas such as collaboration, special education advocacy, IEP meeting facilitation, collaborative problem solving and dispute resolution will be emphasized.Multisensory Reading Instruction Level IIt is estimated that up to 20% of school age children experience difficulty with some aspect of literacy. This course sequence gives teachers the necessary skills to provide direct instruction in a multisensory phonetic-based program to students with decoding deficits. With successful completion of the coursework, you'll be eligible for WILSON® Level 1 Certification. The Wilson Reading System® is recognized nationwide and is a highly desirable certification to have in Special Education.Technologies for Special Education Best practices in the education of students with disabilities require educational professionals to be proficient with a wide range of technologies. This concentration is designed for those seeking additional expertise in the area of educational technologies and assistive technology that can be used to create accessible learning opportunities and increased outcomes for students with disabilities.Customization If you already posses a special education certification and want to enhance your skills in specific special education topic areas, you may choose to take two of the concentrations (24 credits) and 15 credits of your choosing from the special education certification core in addition to completing the research courses.Certification OptionsIncluded in the curriculum for the M.S. in Special Education is the coursework necessary to pursue the PA Instructional I Special Education PreK-8 or 7-12 certification. Candidates seeking PA Special Education certification, PreK-8 or 7-12, must have an active PA Instructional I or Instructional II teaching certificate in a corresponding area. Those who do not have teaching certification have the following options:Earn a Instructional I certificate through our Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certification Program before applying to the MS in Special Education program.Apply instead to the MS Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track program, which includes Special Education electives.Take the MS in Special Education program as a non-certification student. Students who choose this option will not be able to teach in public schools in Pennsylvania. However, many teachers in states outside of Pennsylvania choose this option after contacting their state's Department of Education to determine special education certification requirements in their state. Our Graduates Make a DifferenceRecent graduate Ashley Swestyn worked to help parents learn their rights in regards to their children's special needs education. Read her story.State restrictions may apply to some programs. Learn more. Curriculum This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.The Master of Science in Special Education requires 45.0 credits consisting of 27.0 credits in core special education certification courses, 12.0 credits in concentration courses, and 6.0 credits in research. For a certification in special education, you must have completed 9 prerequisite credits in special education accommodations to apply for certification in Pennsylvania.A field component is required in most courses.Pre-Requisite Courses You must have the following courses in order to apply for a certification in special education. All students entering this master's program from an approved PA certification program after 2011 should have had these core courses in their initial certification program. If you do not have these courses, you must complete them with a minimum grade of "B" in addition to the core certification offerings. EDEX 542Fundamentals of Special Education3.0EDEX 544The Inclusive Classroom3.0One of the following, depending on whether pursuing the PreK-8 or 7-12 certification concentration: EDEX 546Literacy and Content Skill Development PreK-83.0or EDEX 566 Literacy and Content Skill Development 7-12Required Courses EDEX 548Emotional and Behavioral Support of Individuals with Disabilities4.5EDEX 549Teaching Individuals with High Incident Disabilities3.0EDEX 550Teaching Individuals with Low Incident Disabilities3.0EDEX 551Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder4.5EDEX 552Integrating Technology for Learning & Achievement3.0One of the following course sequences:9.0EDEX 547 & EDEX 553Special Education Processes PreK-8 and Special Education: Methods & Practicum PreK-8 or EDEX 567 & EDEX 563Special Education Processes 7-12 and Special Education: Methods & Practicum 7-12 Capstone Courses EDEX 610Action Research for Special Education Teachers I4.5EDEX 611Action Research for Special Education Teachers II1.5Concentration Courses Complete courses from one of the concentrations listed below.12.0Total Credits45.0Concentration Options Complete one of the following 12.0 credit concentrations:12.0Autism Spectrum Disorders EDEX 556Characteristics & Methods: Autism EDEX 558Characteristics & Methods: High Functioning Autism EDEX 560Communication & Language Interventions: Autism Spectrum Disorders EDEX 562Behavior & Sensory Support: Autism Spectrum Disorders Technologies for Special Education EDEX 570Integrating Assistive Technology for Individuals with High Incident Disabilities EDEX 572Integrating Assistive Technology for Individuals with Low Incident Disabilities EDLT 535Researching & Evaluating Instructional Technology ELL 504Learning Technologies & Disabilities Collaborative Special Education Law & Process EDEX 710School Law & Policy in Special Education EDEX 600Family, School and Community Engagement in Special Education EDEX 601Special Education Advocacy EDEX 602Special Education Dispute Resolution and Skills Training Multisensory Reading Instruction Level I* EDLS 620Applied Methods in Multisensory Reading Instruction EDLS 621Multisensory Reading Instruction K/1 EDLS 622Basic Word Study I EDLS 623Basic Word Study II EDLS 624Multisensory Practicum I EDLS 625Multisensory Practicum II EDLS 626Multisensory Practicum III Total Credits12.0*The multisensory reading instruction courses fulfill certain requirements (but not all) for the Wilson Language Level I certification.View Course Descriptions Admissions Criteria A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institutionUndergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)If you do not meet this requirement, you're still encouraged to apply and your file will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Program DirectorRequired DocumentsWith multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.A completed applicationOfficial transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attendedTwo professional letters of recommendationPersonal EssayAdditional requirements for International Students Tuition The tuition rate for the academic year 2017-2018 is $921 per credit. (A 25% discount off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1228 per credit) This rate applies only to new online students.Students being readmitted to Drexel University must contact email@example.com within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify. This program is eligible for Financial Aid. Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations. Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings. When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University. Contact Faculty The following faculty members are available to speak to you about the program by phone or email. For a full listing of faculty, please visit Drexel's School of Education.James E. 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Some Secrets of the Qur'an
Those Who Do Good Meet Goodness
Another secret that God reveals in the Qur'an is that those who do good will be rewarded with good both in the world and in the hereafter. Of this God says the following:
However, one needs to know what the actual "goodness" is. Each society has developed its own understanding of goodness; being pleasant, giving money to the poor, behaving with tolerance towards every sort of treatment are often perceived as signs of "goodness" in society. However, God informs us what the actual "goodness" is in the Qur'an:
As the verse above draws our attention, true goodness is to have fear of God, to keep oneself occupied with the remembrance of the day of reckoning, to follow one's conscience and always to engage in deeds which would please God. God's Messenger, Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, also bid believers to fear God and to do good:
God has revealed in the Qur'an that He loves those who always do good due to their faith and their fear and love for God, and adds that He will reward them with good:
This is good news given in the Qur'an to those who do good, who are self-sacrificing and who strive to earn God's good pleasure.
God gives these people the glad tidings of a good life both in this world and in the hereafter, an increase in blessings - both material and spiritual. The Prophet Solomon, who was given an entire kingdom, the like of which was never granted to anyone, and the prophet Joseph(Yusuf), who was placed in authority over the treasures of Egypt, are examples given in the Qur'an. God informs us about the blessings He granted on the prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in the verse "Did He not find you impoverished and enrich you?" (Surat ad-Duha: 8).
One needs to remember that a beautiful and glorious life is not a blessing granted only to earlier generations of believers. God promises that, in each period, He will give His believing servants a good life:
Believers never chase after the world; that is to say, they do not demonstrate greed for worldly wealth, status or power. As God states in a verse, they have sold their lives and their wealth in return for paradise. Trade or commerce do not distract them from the remembrance of God, the performance of prayers and serving for religion. Furthermore, they show steadfastness and submission even when they are tested with hunger or loss of wealth, and they never complain. Believers who emigrated in the Prophet's time were an example. They immigrated to another city, leaving their houses, occupations, commerce, property and gardens behind and there, they were contented with little. In return they only wanted to earn God's pleasure. Their contentment and sincere remembrance of the hereafter earned them God's blessings and good lives and gifts. These gifts and wealth did not increase their attachment to this world, but rather led them to render their thanks to God and to remember Him. God promises every believer who displays high morals a good life in this world.
God has promised to multiply the deeds of His servants who do good
God has promised to multiply the deeds of His servants who do good. Some of the verses related in the Qur'an on this subject are as follows:
The most obvious sign that God multiplies every good deed is the difference between the life of this world and the hereafter. The life of the world is quite a short period, which lasts 60 years on average. However, those who purify themselves and engage in good deeds in this world will be rewarded with an infinite goodness in the hereafter in return for what they did during this short life. God has given this promise in a verse as follows:
One needs to contemplate the concept of "infinity" in order to comprehend the greatness of this reward. Let's assume that all people who have ever lived on earth so far and those who will live in the future spend every single second of their lives counting. This figure will surely become too large to articulate. Yet, next to "infinity", even this enormous number would mean nothing. Because "infinite" means endless, having no limits in time. The abode of those who display devotion to God in this world will be paradise in the hereafter. There, they will remain for all eternity, attain anything their souls desire and will have no limits for this. This is surely an example that should be reflected on in order to comprehend the enormity of God's mercy and grace.


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