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BC Cycling Competes at Collegiate National Mountain Bike ChampionshipsNovember 10, 2007
Brevard, N.C. – The Brevard College cycling team's top mountain bike racer, Tristian Cowie, took second this past weekend at the Collegiate National Mountain Bike Championships on an extremely muddy and challenging course.
As one of the pre-race favorites for a podium finish, Cowie said,"I knew that I would do well, but didn't expect to get second. I'm really happy with this result."
The field featured top level national caliber riders, and last year's winner, Colin Cares, was again present this year, and heavily favored for the win. Cowie was able to keep Cares, the eventual winner, close throughout the race, and out-performed over 50 other riders for almost two and a half hours.
The course was a rain soaked 5 miles of steep climbs and technical descents, a course style that favors riders who are familiar with the riding on the trails in Transylvania County. Rain over the past several days made much of the course un-ridable for all but the most skilled racers. This race is the yearly culmination of collegiate mountain bike racing, and the top teams from across the nation send their best riders to compete for the national title.
BC's Matt St. Marie gained the team's next highest finish, placing in 14th, and said that the muddy conditions took a toll.
The rest of the Brevard College team did well in the cross country events, with another solid finish from Gattis Tyler in the men's race. Joanne Tuttle got 14th in the women's race and Nan Pugh added a 17th place finish.
On Saturday's short course races, both Cowie and St. Marie had sub-par performances, placing 9th and 14th, respectively. Tyler placed 25th, a solid result for the Brevard senior. Tuttle and Pugh placed 10th and 14th, respectively. The course was once again rain soaked and muddy, and challenged competitors with very slippery conditions.
In the program's first full year of racing, the Brevard College cycling team raced extremely well throughout the season to qualify for the race. Only the best schools in the country get invited to race, and Brevard is looking forward to being able to build their team over the next year in order to compete for the overall team title in the coming years.
Coach Thad Walker has worked this season to get the team to where it is, and was key in supporting the team before and during the race. Brevard is currently ranked third in the country in the ratio of students to cycling team members. This is only the beginning of things to come, which says a lot for the support that they have received from both the College and the community.


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Marlins Prospect Primer: Heaney on cusp
System's top pitcher almost ready to take on Major League gig
By Jake Seiner / MiLB.com | March 31, 2014 10:00 AM ET
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2014 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.
Major League-ready: Andrew Heaney, LHP
The ninth pick from the 2012 Draft began last season behind schedule with a strained lat, but returned in May and posted excellent numbers with Class A Advanced Jupiter and Double-A Jacksonville.
Heaney will return to Jacksonville to begin 2013, and he could move to Triple-A and the Majors by the end of the season. The Marlins think his stuff and command are just about ready for the bigs, but want to see him improve in other areas.
"He has three average to above-average pitches on any given night," Marlins director of player development Brian Chattin said. "He's not a guy who's going to outstuff the lineup, but he has a feel for how to pitch. He uses his offspeed effectively. When it comes to the mental aspect of pitching ... he's at an advantage in that department.
"The finer parts of pitching are what he needs to continue to work on, things like controlling the running game, his time to the plate, things of that nature. He's going to need to have that in his back pocket when he gets to Miami, so those are areas of focus for him.
Breakout prospect: Colby Suggs, RHP
Miami selected Suggs, a closer at the University of Arkansas, with the 73rd overall pick in the 2013 Draft. While there's been speculation Miami might give the 5-foot-11 fireballer a chance to start as a pro, the Marlins have decided to fast-track Suggs as a power reliever.
Suggs will open as a multi-inning reliever with Jupiter, generally working two-inning stints every couple days. The 22-year-old made 14 appearances with the Hammerheads in 2013, and could move onto Double-A and further in short order.
The right-hander has closer stuff. As MLB.com mentioned in ranking Suggs' 12th in Miami's system, he can work a big-time fastball effectively up in the zone, setting up a hard-breaking 12-to-6 curve.
What the Marlins want to see is consistency and improved control before shooting Suggs up the ladder.
"Having him throw multiple innings will allow him to work on his fastball command and allow him to work on becoming a pitcher," Chattin said. "We want to develop his pitchability, so we're giving him multiple innings out of the gate."
Full-season debutant: Trevor Williams, RHP
We're bending the rules ever so slightly here, as Williams technically made one regular-season start with Greensboro to end the season. Still, the 2013 second-rounder is worth highlighting, and this is the best way to work him into this preview.
Miami is very encouraged with what they've seen from Williams thus far. The Arizona State product has command of three average to above-average pitches, something he showcased while posting a 2.48 ERA in 10 starts with Class A Short Season Batavia last summer.
The hurler is going to jump to Jupiter to begin the '14 campaign, and while the Marlins aren't going to push him faster than performance dictates, the team thinks he has the potential to be a fast mover, even in a system stacked with upper-level pitching prospects.
"I do believe he's someone who can move through the system aggressively," Chattin said. "He has polish to him. He's a little younger as far as a college draftee goes, but he pitches above his age.
"He has a great plan, not only with in-game competition, but his prep prior to those games, between starts. He's a pro, through and through. Those intangibles he demonstrated in a short time bode well for him."
More to keep an eye on: Last year's first-round pick (sixth overall) Colin Moran will begin the year at Jupiter. Miami's been pleased with improvements he's made defensively at third this spring. ... Second baseman Avery Romero will begin the season in Class A Greensboro, where the Marlins want to see him improve both his plate approach and defense. ... Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, acquired in the controversial blockbuster deal with Toronto in 2012, has quickly become an organizational favorite for his makeup. "He's a player you believe in when he's in your organization," Chattin said. "You want to give the ball to him in pressure situations because of the confidence he has in himself and the confidence we have in him." ... Shortstop Javier Lopez and left-hander Jarlin Garcia (pronounced HAR-lin) will start the year with Greensboro, where both could be breakout candidates.
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Clear lemon-yellow color. There's a heavy nose with notes of melon (or at least, that's the best I can come up with) underneath some higher-toned floral smells and some oak, but there's also a sharpness, probably from the alcohol. In the mouth, there's an initial creamy smoothness to it. A thick sensation, with more of the ripe melon flavor. This gives way a bit in the mid-palate to some tartness and minerality. That said, it's a very full-bodied wine. The tart aspect contributes to a nice, clean finish and good length.
It's an interesting wine. There's a big hefty chardonnay-ness to it that might turn some people off. I find the acid and mineral character balance that nicely. It's something of a Dolly Parton wine, but Dolly wearing something that tones her down a bit.
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The dismal jobs report released this morning is a painful reality check for those who thought the economy was ready to take off.
Employers added only 88,000 new jobs in March, according to the Labor Department. That's less than half of what economists had expected and the fewest number of jobs gained in nine months. A silver lining: February's payrolls were revised up to 268,000 jobs, up from the originally reported 236,000.
The unemployment rate ticked down to 7.6 percent, but that's not reason for celebration. The rate fell only because nearly 500,000 people gave up on finding a job.
Why are the numbers so depressing?
Economists had anticipated somewhat of a slower pace in hiring as employers and consumers are starting to feel the impact of the payroll tax increase that went into effect in January.
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"There were disappointments almost across the board, especially in manufacturing and retail trade, which both saw job losses," he says. "The three-month moving average of job creation has now dropped to just 168,000 -- it had previously been running above 200,000."
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There's a bright side to this brutal jobs report. Disappointed and concerned investors will likely push mortgage rates down this week as they dump stocks for safer investments, such as Treasury and mortgage bonds.
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Authorities on Friday identified a Yucca Valley homicide victim and one of his suspected killers who was wounded during a gun battle with law enforcement in San Bernardino's busy Hospitality Lane area.
Obette Reyes Lacap, 33, of Beaumont was pronounced dead in the parking lot of Town Center Mall at 57725 Highway 62 in Yucca Valley at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.
Lacap's death preceded a high-speed chase that wound its way from Yucca Valley to San Bernardino, ending in a crash and a gunfight that left one of the homicide suspects dead, one wounded and a California Highway Patrol officer wounded.
The CHP officer has been treated for a leg wound and released from a hospital, authorities said.
"The officer is fine," CHP Officer Sylvia Vargas said. "He went home last night."
The name of the officer was not released, but Vargas said he was based at the CHP's border station in San Diego. The station's jurisdiction encompasses a large area, including beaches, Disneyland and desert resorts.
Vargas said she didn't know why the officer was in the area when the chase began. Sheriff's officials didn't release the name of the 19-year-old suspect who was killed because his relatives had not been notified. The man who was wounded was identified as 19-year-old Jose Eduardo Gomez. His city of residence had not been confirmed.
San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies found Lacap after receiving a report of a shooting in the area. He was shot during what authorities suspect was an attempted carjacking or robbery.
Deputies received information about the shooters' vehicle and broadcast it to law enforcement agencies.
A California Highway Patrol officer spotted the car on Highway 62 in Yucca Valley and gave chase. A sheriff's deputy also joined in the chase, which entered the 10 Freeway.
The fleeing vehicle got off the freeway and crashed in a parking lot near the corner of Carnegie and Brier drives on San Bernardino's south end.
Sheriff's officials say both men opened fire on the CHP and deputy. The gunfire was returned, wounding one of the men and killing the other.
One of the bullets struck a side-view mirror on an Omnitrans bus. None of the 10 passengers or driver were injured, authorities said.
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She said she couldn't recall an incident of that magnitude in the area, but did mention another police chase that ended in the parking lot of her office about two years ago.
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Steady infielder expanding his versatility in return to San Jose
By George Alfano / Special to MLB.com | April 24, 2013 6:00 AM ET
Ryan Cavan is back with the San Jose Giants after spending the entire 2012 season with Double-A Richmond. And though going back a level might discourage many Minor Leaguers, the 25-year-old second baseman has reasons for a positive outlook.
For one, Cavan earned a 2012 Gold Glove as the best second baseman in all of Minor League Baseball. Though he hit just .228, he made only four errors in 685 chances with the Flying Squirrels after making five miscues in 2011 with San Jose. He's also off to a hot start at the plate this season with a .329 average and 13 RBIs in 18 games. What's more, he's doing it all for the franchise he grew up rooting for.
A native of Belmont, Calif., situated between San Jose and San Francisco, Cavan recalls going to Candlestick Park and AT&T Park as a kid with his father, David, who raised him a Giants fan.
"To be part of this organization means a lot to me," said Cavan, who went to five of the club's postseason games last year and rode in the parade with some of his San Jose teammates. "2010 was special because they hadn't won it for so long, but the way they did it in 2012 was miraculous with winning so many elimination games."
A 16th-round selection from UC Santa Barbara in the 2009 Draft, Cavan made 44 errors in his first two professional seasons. He went to the instructional league and learned how to be better with the glove.
"I worked one-on-one with Mike Goff, who taught me a lot about angles in getting to the ball," said Cavan. "Fred Stanley [the Giants' roving infield instructor] also taught me some tricks, like keeping a softball in the mitt."
Motivated by last season's offensive struggles, Cavan worked out hard during the winter, adding 10 pounds of muscle to raise his weight to 190.
"I'm a gap hitter, and the ball didn't carry in the power alleys," Cavan said. "At Double-A, you see quality arms every night because a lot of the best prospects are there. I learned what it takes to be in the big leagues -- you have to be focused on every pitch, and you can't give up opportunities to hit the ball hard."
San Jose leads the North Division with a 13-5 record, and skipper Andy Skeels said Cavan has been a keystone of the team's success.
"He's the type of guy every manager wants, guys who help you win," said Skeels, now in his fourth season as San Jose's manager. "He's a great competitor at the plate and gives us a veteran presence."
Cavan played the first 13 games of the season at third base, adding to his skill set and making him more valuable to the origanization.
"Any time you add a tool to your tool box, it creates value," said Skeels. Cavan is all for being more versatile, hoping he can play for the team he rooted for throughout his youth.
Beyond spending time in the World Series parade, Cavan was able to enjoy another Major League moment during Spring Training.
"I was told to show up at the field at 5:30, and a reporter said to me, 'Do you know you're starting?' It was a full squad game against the Rockies in Scottsdale. In my first at-bat, I hit a line single to right-center. In the eighth inning, on a 1-2 count, I got the barrel of the bat to the ball and sprinted around the bases. It didn't really hit me what I had done until I got to the dugout. [George] Kontos asked a fan for the [home run] ball and got it for me."
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Texas-sized boost: Ross Stripling, Duke von Schamann and Matt Shelton all played college baseball in the Lone Star State, and they've combined for five of Rancho Cucamonga's nine victories. Stripling (Texas A&M) has struck out 16 batters in 15 2/3 innings, winning his only decision and posting a 2.87 ERA. Duke von Schamann (Texas Tech), whose father was a kicker in the NFL, has a 1-1 mark and has pitched well other than a rough outing in high-altitude, hitter-friendly High Desert. Shelton (Sam Houston State) has pitched only 5 1/3 innings, but has three wins in relief.
Talent show: Delino DeShields, the Houston Astros' top selection (eighth overall) in the 2010 Draft, is picking up where he left off for Lancaster. He batted .318 in the postseason and was the Most Valuable Player as the JetHawks won the 2012 California League title. DeShields, who stole 101 bases last year, has a batting average of .349 and an on-base percentage of .417. The second baseman is the son of Delino DeShields, who played in the Majors for 13 years and batted over .289 five times though never reaching .300.
Blaze show spark: After losing 10 of their first 11 games, Bakersfield won a series against Inland Empire and split a series in Lancaster. Carlos Contreras, a right-hander from the Dominican Republic, is making a successful transition from relief pitcher to starter. He had 20 saves in 2012 with Dayton (Midwest League) and Bakersfield. Contreras has a 1-1 record with a 2.18 ERA. In 20 2/3 innings, he has struck out 27 while walking only six batters.
Here and there: Stockton's Maxwell Muncy has shown no mercy to pitchers, belting three homers in the last three games to bring his league-leading total to eight. ... Chad Cordero, a former Washington Nationals closer who signed a Minor League contract with the Los Angeles Angels, moved from Inland Empire to Salt Lake City in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League on April 18. ... Lake Elsinore's Lee Orr leads the league with a .436 batting average and an .873 slugging percentage. Orr, who batted under .219 in his first two pro seasons, has hit five homers for the Storm.
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Broiled Oysters With Smoked Paprika and Peach
I love to pair something a little sweet with oysters. The salty punch of the oyster liquor is well balanced with the aromatic sweetness of the peach and the slight bite of the paprika. This dish is great to cook over the grill if you are entertaining outside.
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16 oysters, washed thoroughly
1 large peach, diced into ¼ inch pieces
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
4 tablespoons butter
Pre-heat the broiler to high
For the oysters, open each one and discard the top shell. Slice the oyster free of the bottom shell so that the oyster is sitting freely in the shell. Reserve as much of the liquor as possible by placing the opened oysters on a bed of salt on a broiler pan.
For the peach topping heat the butter with the paprika over medium heat for three minutes. Mix the infused butter with the diced peaches and toss to combine. Cook for another 4 minutes until the peaches begin to soften. Place a spoonful of the peach mixture on top of each oyster and place under the broiler. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the edges of the oysters begin to curl and the peaches are slightly browned.
Serve immediately
About Farmed Oysters
Eating farmed oysters is our patriotic duty! They're not only sustainable, they also help to restore depleted ecosystems. Unlike most farm-raised seafood, which can wreak devastating effects on their wild brethren if they escape, oysters help to replenish wild populations and are among the most important foundations of coastal habitats. Like mussels and clams, oysters are filter feeders, filtering water through their bodies and removing tiny bits of nutrients. This helps to keep the waters clean, which then enables sunlight to reach the seafloor. The sunlight spurs plant growth, and the plants enable the young of many ocean species to hide from predators, which leads to a healthy ecosystem.
When filter feeders are absent—either because too many were caught and eaten or because they were killed by an environmental disaster (like an oil spill)—the waters get murky and the ecosystem falls apart. Oysters are considered a keystone species, or a species that holds together the whole intricate framework of the environment.
Farmed oysters provide a great opportunity for watermen to make a living. In many areas where oysters are a traditional source of income, farming the seas is one of the only options still remaining. These fishing communities would otherwise disappear, their residents moving away to find other jobs. But oysters keep families working and build hope for the future. So, I tell you again, save the world and eat an oyster. Environmentalism on the half shell, with lemon and Tabasco!
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American Heart Association recognizes company for its health and wellness initiatives.
GREEN BAY, WIS. – The American Heart Association, in conjunction with its My Heart. My Life. initiative, has recognized KI corporate as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite. The award honors KI for making the health and wellness of its employees a priority and serves as a catalyst for positive change in the workplace across America.
"We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life. initiative as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite," says Dick Resch, chief executive officer, KI. "Physical activity and employee wellness are very important priorities here at KI and we encourage and applaud our employees for achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyles."
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire for archeological laboratory and storage purposes, and for general monument uses in connection with the National monuments of the Southwest, the property near Globe, Arizona, known as the Gila Pueblo. For such acquisition, and expenses incidental thereto, there is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $75,000.
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It seems to me like video issues...What type of video card do you have?...Are you able to go on any further using "recovery mode"?..
I premise that I'm not English, so probably there will be a lot of grammar mistakes (sorry for this!).
I don't know exactly where this thread should be (because it could be in the "Not working hardware" section too, but I'm not sure), so if this isn't the right section, please move the discussion in the right one.
Anyway. I'm having some troubles installing BT5 on my Acer ASPIRE 5750G. I want to install it directly on the hard disk (now on it I only have Windows7). So:
When i put the "live CD" in the pc and I restart it, it opens the menu where I can choose, for example, "Text mode". And up to here there aren't any problems. Then I press "Enter" and I wait that something happens, but every time it freezes loading BT.
So I can't run it because it doesn't arrive at the screen where I should type "startx".
I know that BT has problems with some Broadcom network cards and I have one of them (so probably the problem is there): Broadcom Netlink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet.
What should I do?
Thanks in advice!
It seems to me like video issues...What type of video card do you have?...Are you able to go on any further using "recovery mode"?..
I have a NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M and, about the second question, simply I don't know.
The Geforce GT 540M...Acer installs an i7-2630QM CPU in the Aspire 5750G...
Try using the recovery mode in the menu, I think is "Backtrack Debug - Safe mode"..Use that one and see if you get to the prompt..
If still the same, at the menu, in the first option, Text mode, press "Tab" key on your keyboard, at the end of the line, change resolution: vga=769 then press "esc" key and now try it in the text mode.
If even so, same problem, again, "Tab" key at the text Mode option again, add at the end of line: nomodeset, then "esc" key and try again the text mode.
Try it.
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First of all, thanks for the answers, so:
Anyway I uploaded an "Everest" report that you can find here.
- Using the "debug mode" it freezed at:
And the same thing happened changing the resolution to 769.Code:Attempting to load BIOS image from PRAMIN
- When I tried to add the "nomodeset" option it freezed too, but this time at:
However I hope that with these "new" information will be easier to find a solution!Code:detected an NVd0 generation card Then there was some other text that ended with something like "Mac Address 1c:"
Yes, go to System > Preferences > Monitor and see if you can change it, I mean, if module loaded is able to support higher resolution..
Other way to find out the resolutions available for the current module is to open up a terminal and use xrandr command: xrandr
If you want much more resolution, then you have to install the propietary driver.


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Bobbie Kirkhart
- Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Contributing author to The Fundamentals of Extremism: the Christian Right in America
- Contributing author to Everything You Know About God Is Wrong : The Disinformation Guide to Religion
- Contributing author to Parenting Beyond Belief
- Past president, Atheist Alliance International
- Former Vice President Atheist Alliance of America
- Board Member, Camp Quest Incorporated
- Is very proud of receiving the 2013 Freethought Backbone of the Year Award
- Blogger for "American Studies Journal" describing the atheist experience in the United States to Europeans, among other topics.
Bobbie Kirkhart grew up a very religious child in a devout liberal Protestant family in Enid, Oklahoma. At the University of Oklahoma, she majored in journalism and taught a Sunday school class. During this time, she had her first national publication, and article titled "I Protest: A Santa Claus God," which was in The Christian Herald.
After college, she became a social worker in South Central Los Angeles, serving mostly black and Latina single mothers. In that experience, she saw that her god, if such existed, treated his most loyal servants with contempt. That observation eventually caused her to reevaluate her belief in an omnipotent, omni benevolent god. As she studied other god ideas, the only thing which she found reflected the world as she saw it was atheism. She was not active in freethought until many years later. She joined Atheists United in 1983 and has been an energetic worker in that and other freethought causes since.
On her website, Bobbie explains: "Why Atheism?"
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Lisette Manrique's Dream Job
Lisette designs brain surgery tools for neurosurgeons. She draws three-dimensional computer models, builds and tests prototypes, and makes the instruments. Lisette likes the hands-on aspect of her work, and she loves that her job contributes to saving lives.
Where she works
Lisette is a product development engineer at Covidien Sports Surgery. This biomedical company specializes in creating devices and systems to improve the repair of soft tissues after sports injuries.
Favorite project
While in engineering school, Lisette helped children using wheelchairs to become more mobile. She attached a sensing system, typically used in trucks, to their wheelchairs. When the kids approached a person or an object they might crash into, the sensor signaled for them to change directions.
Great engineering experience
"I spent two months working and traveling in Costa Rica. Our team at the Federal Fire Protection Department developed a database supporting the local emergency response system. This amazing opportunity allowed me to practice speaking Spanish and to meet many brave firefighters."
A childhood story
"I came across a photo of myself. In it, I was two years old and playing with a jar of nuts and bolts. My mom told me that this 'toy' had been one of my favorites, and that I never even put the items in my mouth! Both parents joke that I was an engineer from the start."
What got her interested
Although Lisette was interested in medicine, she didn't want to become a doctor. When she discovered biomedical engineering, she realized it was what she had been looking for—a growing field full of exciting research and job opportunities.
Engineering and life
"You get to apply what you know to everyday challenges like pitching a tent or building a swing."
"Never let anyone convince you that you can't do it, because if you have the desire and drive, you can!"
Lisette's mother is originally from Puerto Rico and her father is from Colombia. Along with her two older brothers, she was born and raised in the Boston area.
B.S. and M.S. in biomedical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Painting on canvas, ballroom dancing, and mentoring high school students.
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Bronchiolitis - discharge
Your child has bronchiolitis, which causes swelling and mucus to buildup in the smallest air passages of the lungs. In the hospital, the doctors and nurses helped your child breathe better. They also made sure your child received enough liquids.
What to Expect at Home
Most children will still have symptoms of bronchiolitis after they leave the hospital:
- Wheezing may last for up to 5 days.
- Coughing and stuffy nose will slowly get better over 7 to 14 days.
- Sleeping and eating may take up to 1 week to be normal.
- You may need to take time off work to care for your child.
Home Care
Breathing moist (wet) air helps loosen the sticky mucus that may be choking your child. You can use a humidifier to make the air your child is breathing moist. Follow the directions that came with the humidifier.
Do not use steam vaporizers because they can cause burns. Use cool mist humidifiers instead.
If your child's nose is blocked up, your child will not be able to drink or sleep easily. You can use warm tap water or saline nose drops to loosen the mucus. Both of these work better than any medicine you can buy. Follow these steps:
- Place 3 drops of warm water or saline in each nostril.
- Wait 1 minute, then use a soft rubber suction bulb to suck out the mucus from each nostril.
- Repeat several times until your child's breathing through the nose becomes quiet and easy.
Everyone who touches your child must wash their hands with warm water and soap or an alcohol-based hand cleaner before doing so. Try to keep other children away from your child.
Do not let anyone smoke in the house, car, or anywhere near your child.
Eating and Drinking
It is very important for your child to drink enough.
- Offer breast milk or formula if your child is younger than 12 months.
- Offer regular milk if your child is older than 12 months.
Eating or drinking may make your child tired. Feed small amounts, but more often than usual.
If your child throws up because of coughing, wait a few minutes and try to feed your child again.
Some asthma medicines help children with bronchiolitis. Your health care provider may prescribe medicine for your child.
Do NOT give your child decongestant nose drops, antihistamines, or any other cold medicines unless your child's doctor tells you to.
When to Call the Doctor
Call the doctor if:
- Breathing becomes labored or difficult.
- The wheezing gets more severe.
- Skin, nails, gums, or lips, or the area around the eyes are bluish or grayish in color, or looks dusky.
- Your child's chest is pulling in with each breath.
- Your child's body becomes limp.
Or, if your child:
- Is breathing faster than 60 breaths a minute (when not crying).
- Is very tired and is not moving around very much.
- Is breathing faster than usual.
- Has flaring nostrils.
- Is making a grunting noise.
- Has a loss of appetite.
- Is irritable.
- Has trouble sleeping.
- Is short of breath.
American Academy of Pediatrics Subcommittee on Diagnosis and Management of Bronchiolitis. Diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis. Pediatrics. 2006 Oct;118(4):1774-93.
Zorc JJ, Hall CB. Bronchiolitis: recent evidence on diagnosis and management. Pediatrics. 2010 Feb;125(2):342-9.
Review Date: 5/16/2012
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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As the dizziness sets in, I begin to analyze the situation. He didnt touch me, There are no mushrooms around so theres no poision, he's a genjutsu specialist, and I made Eye contact. Well, theres a good chance this is genjutsu. I double over from the spinning and put my hand on my quads, to keep balance as I squat. With my hand on my thigh I release a sort concentrated burst of water into my leg. The concentrated stream tears into my flesh and pain rushes through my nearvous system. The spinning ends. That tricky bastard. I have to move quickly, before he completely heals. The blitz attack ended nearly as fast as it began. Channeling white fire to his legs Yamato rushes the downed former Kage in a blur. Two massive releases of white fire are expelled from Yamato's feet sending him flying to the left of Hashirama at an even greater speed. Yamato extends his burning hand as he passes and grabs Hashirama's chin, and pulls with all his might. The snap was barely heard due to the speed at which Yamato was traveling.
(Suiton: Mizu pikku)-Water Style: Water Picks
Type: Attack
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra Cost:30
Damage Points:60
Description: The user holds thier hand in the tiger claw popsition when attacking the in close range combat. When the user is about the hit the opponent with thier "claw" the user will shoot cutting jets of water from thier fingertips. These jets can cause deep cuts when used in a slashing motion or can pierce deep into the body if thrust stright towards the opponent. The jets of water are very condensed at the tip of the finger, but as the fingertips move farther way from the target the jets lose ther concentration, so maximum cutting power will require direct contact (or a few millimeters away).
-Requires no seals.
-While normally used as a supplement for hand to hand combat, this jutsu can be used to block against fire attacks.
(Shiroi Katon: Omokage Hirate)- White Fire: Face Palm
Type: Attack
Rank: A
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 60
Damage Points: 60
Description: The user focuses white fire chakra chakra into their legs giving the user a monsterous boost in speed. The user then rushes thier target and charges their hand with concentrated white fire. The user then grabs the targets face, severly injuring them and then smashes them into the ground or nearby wall. The user moves so fast, that they look like a blur.
(Shiroi Katon: shinseki ) White Fire: Imbuement
Rank: S
Type: Supplementary/Attack/Defense
Range: Short
Chakra: 40
Damage: 80
Description: The user can channel and store white fire chakra throughout his body, which the user can release in a burst of explosive power to either increase the damage of a physical attack, make an explosive propelled movement, or defend from an incomming attack.
-This is used without handseals if the chakra is channeled during the use of another white fire technique, otherwise it requires the tiger seal.
-If channeled during the use of another white fire technique, the white fire technique in use loses one rank
-The chakra must be released at one time, but can be released at two different points of the body.
-May be used 3 times per battle.
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The doubleheader with the Indians will be rescheduled for a date to be determined.
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Now that I have created Member Profiles, and they are viewable by others, I want the ability for a Member to be able to add other Members to their "Friends List".
There will be a need for the person receiving the "Friend Request" to accept the request before a link is established. Also, both the "requestor" and "requestee" need a way to sever the "friendship" if they so choose.
Anyways, I could use some help setting up my Tables, Fields, and Relationships!!
Here is what I have come up with so far, but I'm really not sure how to do things...
One and only one USER (requestor) may have zero or more FRIENDSOne and only one USER (requestee) may have zero or more FRIENDS
user (requestor) -||-----0<- friend ->0------||- user (requestee)
Basically I am trying to mimic what a lot of other Forums - including SitePoint - offer their membership.
Comments and suggestions welcome.
you aren't suggesting that user(requestor) and user(requestee) are separate tables, are you?
does it matter which of them does the requesting? does it matter when this happened? if so, how do you plan to show that on your site? (you say you want to mimic what other forums do, well, i've never seen this)
I'm showing a Logical Model, and not the Physical Model.
does it matter which of them does the requesting?
I don't follow you?!
Just like in real life, on person would initiate the request ("Hey, would you like to be my friend?") and the other person would respond to the request ("Sure, I'd like that!"/"No way, you loser?!")
I am calling the person who initiates the Friend Request as the "Requestor" and the person receiving the Friend Request as the "Requestee".
Both people would presumably come from my "User" table.
I suppose two people could simultaneously, but independently make similar requests.
Person A requests to make Person B a friend
Person B coincidentally requests to make Person A a friend
Is that what you meant?
does it matter when this happened?
If a "requestee" doesn't respond "Yay/Nay" in a certain period of time, I suppose the "request" should expire...
if so, how do you plan to show that on your site? (you say you want to mimic what other forums do, well, i've never seen this)
Well, what does SitePoint do?
Lemme describe in words how I envision things working...
Person A and Person B talk and hit it off in the Forums and via PM's. Person A sends Person B a "Friend Request" which creates a record in the "friend" table linking these two people. By default Person A has "accepted" his/her request since he/she made it?! The "Friendship" would not become effective until Person B also "accepts" the request. At that time you have a completed "Friendship".
If the "Friendship Request" is not responded to by both parties in 14 days then it "expires" and while the request may persist in the database, it is no longer valid.
After a "Friendship" has been created, at anytime in the future, either party (i.e. "Requestor" or "Requestee") can end the relationship. (No lawyers or judge is required!!) In this case, either "Friend" would go into his/her "Friend List" and click on something which changes the "Friendship Status" from "accepted" to "declined", at which point things end. (Presumably once a "Friendship Request" is made, the record always exists, but the record can "expire" as described before, OR it can become "inactive" - and therefore not restorable.
Whew!! I feel like I just described the final project in a PHP class?! :lol:
Maybe I am making things too intricate or complicated, but that is sorta hat I am shooting for, and I believe it is pretty close to how SitePoint does things...
if user 9 requests a friendship from user 37, you create a row in the table with 9 and 37 as requestor and requestee
if user 37 requests a friendship from user 9, you create a row in the table with 37 and 9 as requestor and requestee
so far, no prob
later, when you do a search, let's say for user 9's friends, your query will look like this:
WHERE requestor = 9 OR requestee = 9
that's going to be problematic because mysql cannot optimize that query, and will do a table scan
there are two ways around this, though
one is to split the WHERE clause and write two queries that are UNIONed
the other is to enter two rows into the table, where 9 and 37 are present twice, in two columns (although these cannot now be called "requestor" and "requestee" and you'll need to find another way to record who asked whom)
debbie, there are literally dozens of previous threads in the sitepoint forums on the friends relationship and how to store the data and retrieve/display it
i suggest that you read some of them
Except there aren't 2 Friendships...
I'll look, but can you please provide some links to some of the better discussions?
BTW, is trying to create what I described more of a "Database-issue" or a "PHP/Programming-issue"?
of course not
each friendship is just recorded twice, so that if you want user 9's friends, you just pull friend2 where friend1=9, which is more efficient than running 2 queries and unioning them
usually, fast performance trumps extra disk space
the search will do you good
in my opinion, the former is the dog, the latter is the tail, but they are of course connected
Since I am not a Facebook, how big of a deal is it to be doing Full-Table Scans on my "friend" table from a performance standpoint? (The table is skinny, so I can't see it being a big deal?!)
And how does running a UNION query compare performance-wise to running a Full-Table Scan on a skinny table like my "friend" table?
And when and how would you do this?
When one person makes a request, would you INSERT two records then?
I haven't found anything good so far...
One important thing I think you are leaving out of the conversation is the concept of "Approving/Declining" a Request. And I think that plays into by the process-flow and whether or not to use 1 or 2 records.
So far, I am leaning towards having ONE Friendship Record and just running a query like this to get the results...
FROM friend
WHERE requestor=19
FROM friend
WHERE requestee=19
somebody else should really jump in here
too many database threads recently where you just pump, and pump, and pump me for free consulting
with not so much as a "thank you" along the way
so that's it from me for a while
Back to your old ways already I see...
I didn't realize that it was a sin to ask follow-up questions and clarifications to the advice you offered.
And if you look, I do thank you (and others) for your help.
You are a VERY capricious person... :rolleyes:


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LONG BEACH - Long Beach is lobbying state legislators to change laws to make it easier to collect fines from vehicle owners who have repeated, unpaid parking citations.
A report released by City Auditor Laura Doud in March revealed $17.6 million in outstanding parking fines during the past three years.
The audit blamed outdated software that necessitated labor-intensive manual operations and prompted the City Council to direct staff to find ways to recover more of the ticket revenue.
Action in Sacramento is part of that, said Tom Modica, the city's director of government affairs and strategic initiative.
"We need some clarity in state laws and the ability to close state loopholes," said Modica.
The city's efforts are focusing on three fronts:
Lowering the threshold for towing a scofflaw's vehicle from five delinquent citations to three violations within five years;
Forcing the registered owner of a vehicle to pay late citations before a towed vehicle can be released, if it is impounded for other violations;
Requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to decline certain ownership transfers if the registered owner has outstanding parking citations, something present law doesn't allow.
"We're seeing some positive response from our delegation and the DMV and we're hoping to get some traction on this," Modica said.
Separately, city staff are working on policy changes to more actively pursue unpaid parking fines.
The measures include asking Long Beach's collections contractor to pursue payment after the citation is about 90 days overdue instead of two years, said Director of Financial Management John Gross.
Collection agencies will also be able to impact a registered vehicle owner's credit rating in some citation cases and put a lien on owners' state tax refunds, according to Gross.
"It's a more aggressive program ... but there will also be failsafes in there so that our customers aren't improperly impacted," Gross said.
An update to the city's parking revenue collection system is expected to be implemented by October 2013, officials said.
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Press Release
Aspen Car Share Program 100% Hybrid
New Hybrid truck added to the fleet this week
Contact: Lynn Rumbaugh, Transportation Manager, City of Aspen, firstname.lastname@example.com and 970-920-5038
Aspen, Colorado – February 2, 2012– The City of Aspen is pleased to announce it is now the only municipal car share program in the USA with a 100% hybrid fleet. CAR TO GO, a membership based car sharing program just replaced a Ford Ranger truck with a new Chevy Silverado hybrid truck. Now the program has 9 vehicles which include 4 Toyota Prius sedans, 2 Ford Escape SUVs, 2 Ford Fusion sedans and the new truck.
"We think of car sharing as a piece of the transportation puzzle", said Director of Transportation John Krueger. "An excellent transit system coupled with access to a car when you really need one is an effective means of keeping our traffic volumes at or below 1993 levels, the ultimate goal of our department."
CAR TO GO is a membership based program that now has over 150 members who share the fleet of 9 vehicles. Members can reserve a car for the day they need it by phone or on the Internet. They pay $4/hr plus [Article].25-.035 per mile which includes gas, maintenance, insurance and roadside assistance. The idea is to offer people an attractive and easy to use alternative to owning a car. Membership in the car share program helps individuals and businesses by providing transportation when they need it without the hassle and expense of owning, insuring and maintain a vehicle. Memberships are available on an individual and corporate basis.
CAR TO GOcorporate memberships allow local businesses to access a fleet of hybrid vehicles for employee work and/or personal use. Many forward-thinking businesses such as Alpine Bank also use CAR TO GOas a means of increasing bus ridership, walking and cycling amongst employees. "Alpine Bank employees can access CAR TO GO vehicles for meetings and errands, eliminating their need to bring a personal vehicle to work," says Rebecca Paschal, Manager of Alpine Bank's AABC location. "We view our CAR TO GO membership as not only a cost-effective way to do business, but as an integral part of Alpine Bank's Green Initiative."
Member surveys show that CAR TO GO users have increased their time walking, riding their bikes and using public transit while avoiding the purchase of a personal vehicle.
A majority of the funds allocated to purchase the new truck were from a federal grant that is aimed at helping communities cut down on congestion and air pollution.
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By Gary Cutrer
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Published August 2010
What better, more picturesque ranch scene could there be than a wide pasture green from the summer rains, bordered by dusky liveoaks—a field dotted with red, white-faced Hereford cattle grazing serenely? When Texas cattlemen see a verdant pasture scene like that they see green all right, the green of profits that come from a productive beef animal that has been one of the mainstays of agriculture in the United States for more than 100 years.
Among the most popular cattle breeds in Texas, the Hereford is known for its adaptability and hardiness, its survivability, mothering instinct and ability, and handling ease due to good disposition, along with many other advantageous traits, chief among them the breed's ability to convert forage and feedlot rations into quality beef.
In recent years with the growing popularity of another English breed, the Angus, and the heat and humidity tolerant Brahman, the Hereford bull has become an extremely valuable and sought after sire to produce F1 crosses on those breeds to produce cattle that sell at auction for consistently solid prices. You can like Angus, you can like Hereford, you can prefer a continental breed or an American original like the Beefmaster, but the bottom line is the bottom line. And Herefords have proven and continue to prove their ability to make money for the producer.
We contacted four reputation Hereford breeders in West Texas for their input on the state of the Hereford breed--Case Ranch Herefords in Eldorado, Texas; Dudley Bros. Herefords, Comanche, Texas; James L. Powell, Six Mile Ranch, Fort McKavett, Texas; and Rocking Chair Ranch, San Angelo and Fort McKavett, Texas.
Case Ranch Herefords
In 1941, when the breed was advertised as the "King of the Range," the Case family entered into the registered Hereford business. P.F. Case and his son Fred operated the family's Eldorado, Texas, ranch, establishing a fullblood herd. P.F. Case passed away in 1961, but since then Fred has continued the operation, now along with son and partner Pete. They've seen their registered Herefords go into 40 states, Canada and Mexico, and Case Herefords are recognized as a prime source of quality stock.
Their cow herd is strictly a closed herd since they have not purchased a female since the mid 1980s. "Since our cows are sired by only herd bulls we have purchased, there is quite a bit of uniformity in our calf crops," Pete Case said. "Our desire was to develop the best Herefords we knew how to provide for our customers. Today their dependability as sound breeders, easy temperament and good marbling have kept us in the breed."
Herefords are great in the pasture but fullblood calves don't grow quite as rapidly as Angus types to slaughter size. They do gain weight on grass and can be brought to slaughter weight fairly easily in the feedlot.
"Straight Herefords are at a disadvantage when marketed commercially, that is quite certain," Pete said. "This may change as feeding costs continue to rise in light of the idea that Herefords perform well on grass and require less time on feed to finish. Only time will tell if feeding cost continue to stay high. Until then the most profitable way to market Herefords for us is to offer the best genetics to our crossbred customers as seed stock. Our customers seem to have enjoyed the benefits of crossing Herefords with their cattle."
Most of the Case Ranch top production is marketed in special consignment sales as breeding stock for commercial operators who raise mostly crossbred cattle.
The Hereford's advantages over other popular breeds used in Texas include fertility, temperament, soundness and marbling, Pete added. And, though Herefords have diversity in body structure, varying in stature depending on the preference of the individual breeder, at Case Ranch, "We still belive that size matters," Pete said. "We never intend to veer from that belief."
"One timely concern is the question about how well we treat our livestock these days," Pete said. "Herefords are easy to manage and therefore less likely to give the impression that they might be mistreated due to temperament."
The bottom line is that Herefords produce meat that is very desirable to consumers, he added.
Dudley Bros.
Dudley Bros. Herefords holds a fall production sale each October at the ranch headquarters, 2 miles southwest of Comanche, with an offering of 125 2-year-old bulls. They also sell females by private treaty in the late spring. Like the other breeders we interviewed, the Dudleys have a strong reputation for raising quality Hereford cattle.
Originally established in 1925 as a mercantile and ranching partnership by brothers, Gail, Tom and Eltos Dudley, Dudley Bros. is operated today by Gail's sons, John, Jim and T.J. and by Eltos' sons, Tom, Ray and Harry. The current partners' great grandfather, James Hudson Dudley, Jr., originally purchased land in the area in 1885, and a portion of that original ranch is still part of the current Dudley Bros. operation. They run registered Herefords and commercial cattle in Runnels and Comanche counties and are known for their gray quarter horses.
John Dudley said one of the main strengths of Herefords is that the Hereford/Angus cross is such a quality commercial animal.
"The British black baldy is very well regarded in the feedlot. And on the killing floor," John said. That fact helps drive bull sales at Dudley Bros. and elsewhere.
Dudley Bros. wants their bulls to be docile and manageable yet effective for the people who buy them.
"We try not to ever sell a bull in our sale that can't be managed in most circumstances," John said. One circumstance would be using bulls a large West Texas ranch where the bulls are moved by cowboys on horseback, he said. Another circumstance might be the ranching couple and their small place and a handful of cows. "So we try not to sell a 'wild bull,' a bull with attitude," he added.
John points out that with the ranch's 49th sale on the way, Dudley Bros. depends on repeat customers that have used their bulls with good success. "Many of our bulls go into relatively tough environments and we try to condition our bulls so that they can go out and get the job done and not fall apart," John said. "We like for the buyer to be able to recognize his bulls after they have been in the pasture working for several months."
Dudley Bros.' herd bull battery includes individuals representing the best in horned Hereford genetics and the ranch adds several young prospects each year from top breeders across the United States.
James L. Powell
Powell Registered Herefords was begun by Virgil J. Powell about 1951. Today, James L. Powell and wife Nancy continue development of the herd at the family's Six Mile Ranch near Fort McKavett, Texas. Each October, Powell conducts an auction on the ranch offering select sire prospects to both commercial and registered producers. The sale this year, the 13th annual, is scheduled for Oct. 12.
Pasture survivability is important in an area like West Texas where drought comes around at least once a decade. Hereford cattle have an advantage there in that they can maintain high fertility during periods of drought with only adequate feed, Powell said.
In addition to survivability Powell cites the modern Hereford's meat to bone ratio and large frame as points in the breed's favor.
"The Hereford as well as other breeds have in the past several years been bred for a somewhat larger frame and a larger ratio of meat to bone," he said. "In the feedlot the rate of gain and ratio of choice quality to total cattle fed is much improved. Our cattle reflect those changes."
The quality and tenderness of Hereford beef has been its strength for perhaps hundreds of years, Powell noted. "For centuries the English selected Hereford calves for the popular fatted calf dinners in England. If the calf was not tender or the taste gratifying to the guest the dam and maybe the sire was slaughtered," he said. "The continental cattle when slaughtered were ground into sausage and seasoned. There is an inherent demand for the Hereford and why I think the demand will be continually good."
In addition to the registered herd, Powell runs a commercial herd of Angus cows bred with Hereford bulls for black baldy calves. Their commercial calf is a black-baldy--1/2 hereford-1/2 Angus or 3/4 Hereford-1/4 Angus, a few Angus, and a few Hereford. They've always experienced excellent demand with the price in the "most acceptable range," Powell added.
"Agriculture is a noble profession and will always be in demand to supply the requirements of any population," Powell remarked. "It is from this source that strength, stablilty and forthriightness is provided for our nation."
Powell invites Breeders who would like to emphasize the characteristics in Powell registered Herefords to visit and look at their herd.
Rocking Chair Ranch
Rocking Chair Ranch near Fort McKavett, Texas, has been producing and selling registered Herefords for many years under the direction of owner Lloyd C. Whithead and his staff, former Hereford manager and now consultant Mark McClintock, and new Hereford manager Randy Wood. Rocking Chair Ranch bulls have built a solid reputation among cattlemen, and customers come from all over the country. Some cattle raisers even purchase bulls over the phone because they know RCR quality and trust Whitehead and his staff to ship good bulls.
McClintock, who helped develop the ranch's herd over his 27 years there, with Whitehead's direction, said their approach consisted of an end game goal of producing animals with utility, grading, marbling, calving ease, growth and numbers. And their cattle had to be attractive, they had to have a certain consistent look. "If we're going to spend 24/7 looking at these cattle, I want to go out and look at something that's pleasing. But, that's subjective, because everybody's idea of the perfect animal is different."
"The selection of Herefords in Texas is very good. All the ranches that are still in business are serious and good cattlemen," McClintock said. "If you want to hang with these guys you've got to have a pretty good product."
They worked to develop a cow that will breed every year, that will successfully raise a calf, and that will wean a 550-600 pound heifer or a 600-700 pound bull calf. "And we have as a general rule been able to do that on a pretty consistent basis," McClintock said.
"We've worked on a lot of traits that Herefords are known for anyway," he added. "One is, these are cattle that will survive. . . They can get out and take care of themselves."
Rocking Chair no longer creep feeds calves, thus helping identify better milking cows. "One thing I think we've done fairly well is we've been real conscious on udder quality. I think I'd put that herd of cows up against most herds in the country as far as udders. If it's not good, we have their heads cut off," McClintock said. "We will not tolerate bad udders."
One negative stereotype that Herefords carry is the perception by a lot of people that they have "bad eyes," or "cancer eye." The lightly pigmented Hereford has had a susceptibility to cancer around the eyes but that problem has been addressed and continues to decline.
"I think people trying to breed pigment on their cattle has helped; culling cows that have that problem has certainly helped," McClintock said. "We don't see the incidence of bad eyes like we did 15-20 years ago," McClintock said he has no hesitation ruthlessly culling for defects and shipping the culls, or, as he puts it, "cutting their heads off."
Whitehead has implemented a state of the art embryo transfer program to produce multiple offspring from favored cows. Most of the ET work is done of the Rocking Chair Ranch's Lipan Springs division, south of San Angelo. Older, proven cows are used for flushing embryos and commercial cows carry them to term. "We flush cows that have some age on them, that have proven to us that if we're going to put the expense and multiply progeny out of this cow, that we can't afford to make mistakes. We will flush cows that are 8, 9 , 10 yrs old. For one, she's stayed on the ranch that long, so that means something; she's got daughters in the herd," McClintock said.
Whitehead, McClintock and Wood choose cattle they think will produce good bulls that will sell. "That's our main business. These bulls have to be structurally correct, they have to have some meat in them, they have to have some capacity and we like them to have a look," McClintock said.
A big percentage of the bulls sold at RCR go to producers who cross them on Brahman type cows to get a tiger stripe. Like the Hereford/Angus cross the Brahman cross gives all the benefits of heterosis, or hybrid vigor. "You get more pounds, you get more fertility, I think, you get longevity from the Brahaman, and you get an animal that can handle the heat and humidity and still perform really well . And those cattle will top any market in the Southeast that you can run them through," McClintock said.


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Scott Ian is ready to bring his spoken-word show over to this side of the Atlantic. The Anthrax guitarist embarked on his one-man "Speaking Words" tour in the U.K. earlier this year, and now he's announced plans to bring it on the road in the U.S.
The trek is scheduled to start February 20th in Chicago, and will feature a total of eight stops in the northeast corner of the country.
Ian says he always felt people would enjoy hearing some of the things he's experienced after more than 30 years in a metal band. But he adds that it's also really fun for him to connect with people in a new way.
Ticket information for the "Speaking Words" trek is available at Scott-Ian.com.
Scott Ian's "Speaking Words" tour dates:
February 20 - Chicago, Ill. - Maynestage
February 21 - Detroit, Mich. - Token Lounge
February 25 - Toronto, Ontario - El Mocambo
February 26 - Kingston, Ontario - Masion
February 27 - Ottawa, Ontario - Ritual
March 1 - Annapolis, Md. - Rams Head
March 2 - Philadelphia, Pa. - World
March 5 - New York, N.Y. - BB King's
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The City of Roseville along with Sierra College, California State University Sacramento, University of the Pacific, Brandman University, and William Jessup University signed a memorandum of understanding November 6, 2013 to work toward establishing a University Center for higher education in Roseville.
(l to r) Ray Kerridge - Roseville City Manager, Willy Duncan - President of Sierra College, Tim Herman - Roseville City Council and chair of Roseville's Higher Education Task Force, Saskia Knight - Exec. Vice Chancellor of Brandman University, Maria Pallavicini - Univ. of the Pacific Provost, John Jackson - President of William Jessup University, Charles Gossett - Sacramento State ProvostThe concept of the University Center is to provide students with the opportunity to enroll in a range of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degree programs offered by multiple institutions in one physical location. Sierra College will provide the freshman and sophomore years for each student and offer pathways that ensure that the transfer units articulate seamlessly to the institution of their choice. The City of Roseville focus on broadening its higher education options accelerated in 2011 when the City Council appointed leaders in education, business, and government to a Higher Education Task Force. The strategies resulting from the Task Force effort have been guiding the City's work. "The more barriers we can remove to make it easier for people to complete degrees, the more attractive our workforce is to companies in this knowledge-based economy," said Roseville City Councilmember Tim Herman, current chair of the Higher Education Task Force.The key goals of the University Center are to create strong links to area schools and businesses and to lower the cost and reduce the amount of time required to obtain a four-year degree. The cost and time reduction are a result of coordinated, well-defined transfer pathways from lower division community college courses to upper division university studies to degree."Sierra College is always working to provide increased educational opportunities for our students. We hope that the University Center will decrease the time to degree completion and lower the overall cost," said Willy Duncan, Superintendent/President of Sierra College. "This partnership will provide an opportunity for our transfer students to get their advanced degrees locally while also selecting from a highly regarded group of universities."With the MOU, the City of Roseville and its educational institution partners will work to establish the University Center at Sierra College's Roseville Gateway campus as an initial "proof of concept," with the ultimate goal of finding a long-term site to establish and operate a first-class, dynamic center for higher education serving the residents and businesses of Roseville, South Placer County, and the Sacramento region."The University Center is an innovative way to bring together multiple degree offerings from excellent universities in a convenient location for area residents. We appreciate the commitment and willingness of each of these universities to work together and explore new ways of making degree attainment more accessible in this region," Herman added."The Roseville University Center will give us the opportunity to extend Sacramento State's reach and better serve students in the region. This agreement is another example of how our work to strengthen community partnerships can lead to greater access to Sacramento State's excellent educational programs," said Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez."We are pleased to enter into a public-private partnership that will bring new higher education opportunities to students where they live and work," said Maria Pallavicini, University of the Pacific Provost. "Together with the expanded new offerings that we are planning for the University of the Pacific McGeorge campus in Sacramento, this agreement will help to make a Pacific education possible for more students who seek an academically rigorous curriculum, small class sizes, and a supportive and engaging culture.""William Jessup University is committed to partnering with the City of Roseville to extend higher education opportunities to even more people," said Jessup's President, John Jackson. "As Placer County's only accredited residential four year university, we are delighted to extend our courses to another location within the region.""We value this partnership greatly as it aligns with our University's mission to provide students access to an affordable education at a location that remains convenient for them," said Gary Brahm, chancellor Brandman University.Sierra College serves 3200 square miles of Northern CA with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four year Universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. Sacramento State is an important leader and community partner in California's Capital Region, offering a life-changing education for more than 28,000 students, preparing them to be leaders in their professions and communities. Our professors are known for their dedication to great teaching, and many of our fields offer applied research opportunities for our undergraduates. Sacramento State's location in the capital of the nation's most populous state allows students to pursue unique internships and research. One in 22 Sacramento residents is a Sacramento State graduate.
Established in 1851 as the first university in California, University of the Pacific prepares students for professional and personal success through rigorous academics, small classes, and a supportive and engaging culture. Widely recognized as one of the most beautiful private university campuses in the West, the Stockton campus offers more than 80 undergraduate majors in arts and sciences, music, business, education, engineering and computer science, and pharmacy and health sciences. The university's distinctive Northern California footprint also includes the acclaimed Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento.
Founded in 1939 by William Jessup, the University moved to Rocklin, California, in August 2004. WJU is the first and only WASC accredited private four-year university to have its main campus located in the greater Sacramento area, offering degrees in many different disciplines, including Biology, Business Administration, Creative Arts, Family & Children's Ministry, English, History, Intercultural Studies, Education, Math, Music, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, Public Policy and Youth Ministry. In addition, the university offers a Master's of Arts in Teaching. WJU also has a School of Professional Studies (SPS) at its campuses in Rocklin and San Jose. Program concentrations include Business Administration, Christian Leadership, Counseling Psychology, Organizational Leadership and a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Credential Program.
Brandman University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). As part of the Chapman University System, Brandman blends a legacy of academic excellence with innovative curriculum and strong support services designed for students with busy schedules. The university offers 50+ undergraduate, graduate, credential and certificate programs across its schools of arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and health. Brandman serves an average of 12,000 students annually with programs available online and at over 25 campuses throughout California and Washington. The university's online programs consistently rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.