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Policy and Guidance
Transportation Enhancement Funding
User/Toll Fees
Provision of Facilities for Pedestrians and Bicycles
Historic Preservation and TE Funds
Environmental Mitigation
Transportation Museums
Right of Way/Land Acquisition
Planning Process/Project Development
Comfort Stations and Parking Areas
Scenic Byways and Transportation Enhancements
Safety Rest Areas, Information and Welcome Centers
Maintenance vs Major Reconstruction
Landscaping and Scenic Beautification: Corridor Master Design
Transportation Enhancement Activities have some special characteristics, but they are still part of the FHWA's federal-aid highway program. The TE Guidance covers special characteristics and situations unique to enhancements. Otherwise, the general FHWA regulations on payment procedures, civil rights, planning, engineering and traffic operations, right-of-way, and environment apply. For more information on FHWA policies as applied to transportation enhancements, we recommend discussions with the FHWA transportation enhancements coordinator in the local FHWA division office, usually located in the State capital.
FHWA Division Office TE coordinators are encouraged to contact the FHWA headquarters' office to discuss unusual or unclear eligibility situations. Often TE issues affect multiple operating offices and require coordination to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Also many streamlining measures maybe available to expedite TE projects that can be provided through TE coordinators. (If you need to know your state FHWA TE representative's contact information, just call NTEC at 1-888-388-NTEC). The FHWA regulations appear in title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). You can find the Code of Federal Regulations in any law library and 23 CFR can also be down loaded from the FHWA website at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/legsregs/index.cfm.
Congress enacted this wording in TEA-21. The focus is now on a clear and credible description of how the proposed TE project relates to the surface transportation system. Surface transportation is defined to include all modes of travel with the exception of aviation and military transportation. The transportation is open to the general public and serves a transportation need for the general public. To determine a relationship to surface transportation a project proponent should ask themselves a number of questions about the proposal. For example, in what way(s) is the project related to surface transportation through present or past use as a transportation resource? Is there a direct connection to a person or event nationally significant in the development of surface transportation? What is the extent of the relationship(s) to surface transportation? What groups and individuals are affected by the relationship(s), when did the relationship(s) start and end or do the relationship(s) continue? Is a relationship substantial enough to justify the investment of transportation funds? The TE Guidance states that proximity to a transportation facility alone is not sufficient to establish a relationship. Transportation enhancements coordinators should encourage applicants to carefully think through this part of their application.
Yes. As noted in the TE Final Guidance, Federal funds from other federal agencies are eligible as a match for TE funds. As always, the project must be one of the 12 TE designated eligible activities and relate to surface transportation.
In accordance with the Legislative language in 23 U.S.C. 133(e)(5)(C)(ii)(I) - "Funds from other Federal agencies and the value of other contributions (as determined by the Secretary) may be credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost of a project to carry out a transportation enhancement activity".
No. There is no legislation that allows TE funds to be used as a match for other Federal funds except where explicitly stated in law.
The government-wide "common rule" for grants and cooperative agreements is implemented by DOT in 49 C.F.R. Part 18. This regulatory provision implements the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and provides as follows: A grantee may NOT use funds received under one federal grant to match funds under another federal grant program unless specifically authorized by law; nor may a grantee use the same grantee dollars to meet two separate matching requirements. See 49 C.F.R. 18.24(b)(1) &(3).
In order for TE funds to be used as a substitute for the non-federal match there must be clear statutory authority to permit such substitution. See 42 U.S.C. 5305(a) (HUD Community Block Grant Funds).
As an example, because of a lack of statutory authority, TE funds may not serve as the non-federal match to Corp of Engineer (COE) funds. Providing the Corp of Engineers is comfortable in relying upon 23 U.S.C. 133(e)(5)(C)(ii)(I)), COE funds may serve as the non-federal match to TE funds because of the authority in Title 23 which permits other federal funds to serve as the non-federal match for TE project funds.
While the TE-045 project relating to the TE program has concluded, similar flexible matching share polices were authorized by TEA-21. The value of other contributions may be considered to reduce the cost of the project. The remainder may be covered with 100% Federal dollars. Or the entire amount of project costs without reduction may be funded with 100% Federal funds. The difference is that by the end of the fiscal year the program for TE must balance out to the normal 80/20 split for funding. Before, a State's entire TE program could be funded at 100% Federal for the fiscal year. Under TEA-21 that provision is more limited due to the end of the fiscal year balance provision requirement.
TE funds are not allowed to be used for the preservation of transportation corridors for future highway development. TE funds are to be used only for the non-traditional projects identified in TEA-21. TE projects are nonmotorized transportation-related activities, except where specifically allowed in law. Exceptions are primarily limited to the rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation facilities, including historic railroad facilities, canals and water born vehicles.
The development of parks and related activities is not one of the 12 designated eligible TE activities. To be eligible for funding a project must be one of the 12 TE designated activities and relate to surface transportation. Part of the park proposal may include otherwise eligible activities (trails and paths). However, the purpose of the TE activity should be for transportation and not solely for recreation.
Where a regular highway project is being implemented sidewalks should be considered a legitimate cost and necessary component of the larger project. TE program funds should not be used as a replacement for normal Federal-aid project costs. Where a sidewalk is not otherwise planned or budgeted, the DOT may consider it as an eligible project.
The TE guidance recommends against funding statewide planning and related documents with TE dollars, except where specific language is provided in legislation, "archeological planning and research". Planning that is an integral part of the development of a project may be considered an eligible expenditure.
NOTE [added March 12, 2009]: The term "before a transportation enhancement project is approved" means "before a transportation enhancement project receives NEPA approval". This Q&A should be considered in context with the TE Guidance at www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/1999guidance.htm#donations. FHWA expects to issue new guidance on Donations that will apply broadly across the Federal-aid highway program. This Q&A will be revised after that guidance is issued.
The TE Guidance does not specify a time limit as to how far in the past we can go in considering the value of such donations. As a general principle, the Guidance invokes a test of reasonability, as determined in coordination with the FHWA division office. For determinations of what donated items can be used for the local match and how they are valued, the FHWA division office must also be contacted. Determining whether a donation can be credited may also include an evaluation of whether its original acquisition is in accord with the The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Land donations must be clearly documented to support the value placed on them. To verify how to value donated services by private people to a government unit, see 23 U.S.C. 323(b) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87, attachment B, item 11(i). To verify how to value donated services by private people to a private project sponsor, see OMB Circular A-122, Attachment B, item 12. OMB circulars are available on the World Wide Web at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_default/. These Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars are also available through the FHWA division offices. The value of any donations should be reflected in the overall cost of the TE project. The FHWA Office of Finance and Budget issued a February 4, 1997 memo entitled "Donations to Federal-aid Projects," which gives a sample calculation of donation credits. It is available through the FHWA division offices. Refer to the TE guidance section "Summary of Requirements for Matching Funds."
Yes, property may be donated for use as part of a TE project. The value of the donated property may be credited toward the local match. Donated property must be used or incorporated into the project for which the value of the donation is taken. Property purchased prior to the project approval and then subsequently donated is allowable as long as the appropriate consideration to the Uniform Act is taken into account. The risk is that the property may never actually be used in the TE project and therefore no credit for the expenditure will be given. Cash reimbursement for property purchased prior to project approval is not allowed.
Please also see Donations and Credits under the Uniform Act: Questions and Answers
A number of questions have been raised as to whether a fee may be charged for access to any property or services provided through funds made available for a TE activity. Generally, fees should not be charged for access to activities or projects funded with TE funds. Examples of limited situations in which a minimal fee may be charged are discussed below.
Examples might include admission fees to a transportation museum, or to an interpretive movie shown at a tourist center, and a fee for a scenic ride on a restored historic train. A fee may be appropriate where the proceeds from the charge are not excessive for the general public, and are by agreement instituted for the maintenance and operation of the TE funded resource. If charging a fee is prohibited by a Federal, State or local law, the State may not charge a user fee. For example, if a tourist or welcome center is on an Interstate Highway, no fee could be charged (see 23 U.S.C. Section 111(a)). Collected fees should be applied for the maintenance and long-term upkeep of museums, trails, or other TE-funded sites.
Where a State or project applicant proposes to use TE funds to acquire real property and lease or rent space, or otherwise charge a fee for access to the property, 23 U.S.C. Section 156, (unless an exception is granted by the Secretary), requires that fair market value be charged and that the Federal share of net proceeds from the transaction be applied by the State toward Title 23 eligible projects (i.e., Federal-aid projects or State-funded projects that are eligible for Title 23 funding). The term "real property" refers to land and any improvements affixed to the land (i.e., the physical real estate), and all interests, benefits, and rights inherent (e.g., access control rights, air rights, etc.) in the ownership of the physical real estate. By agreement, provisions should also be made to have a portion of the funds used for the maintenance and operation of the TE funded resource.
TE funds can be used to reconstruct, refurbish, or rehabilitate an existing pedestrian/bicycle facility. This would include upgrading the structure to meet Federal, State and/or local responsibilities for compliance with ADA requirements (such as ramps, and/or other necessary design features.) This does not include maintenance and operation activities.
TE funds are not to be used for operations or maintenance of the facility. Where there is an uncertainty regarding whether or not a proposed action is considered an operation and/or maintenance activity, the determination should be cooperatively addressed by the State DOT and FHWA division office.
Snowmobiles may be used on TE funded trails only when snow conditions and State and or local regulations permit. In other words, a local ordinance must be in place allowing snowmobiles use. (23 U.S.C. 217 (h))
No. According to 23 U.S.C. 217(h), motorized vehicles (including ATVs) may not be permitted on trails and pedestrian walkways which use Federal aid highway funds (except snowmobiles, where specifically authorized by State or local ordinance, motorized wheelchairs, electric bicycles, and maintenance vehicles).
FHWA developed a Framework for Considering Motorized Use on Nonmotorized Trails and Pedestrian Walkways for exceptional circumstances when other reasonable options have been exhausted. [Paragraph added Feb 29, 2008]
TE funds cannot be used to fund bicycle facilities that are solely for recreational use. According to the language under 23 USC 217(i), "No bicycle project may be carried out under this section unless the Secretary has determined that such bicycle project will be principally for transportation, rather than recreation purposes". All bicycle projects funded with Federal aid must be primarily for transportation purposes. Bicycle transportation includes more than commuting; it also includes travel to shopping, civic or social events, bicycle tourism, travel to and through recreation areas, and other related uses. Mixed uses that include some recreation trips may also be allowed.
Section 217(i) only affects bicycle projects. It does not require a transportation purpose for pedestrian, equestrian, or any other use. See:
Ideally for joint use activities that are part of the initial proposal for TE funds, a partnership is suggested to allow federal funds to be used only for the portion of the restoration for public use. Privately or commercially used segments of a restoration should have private investment.
Before the TE project is approved, the sponsor, State DOT, and FHWA, if necessary, should reach a clear agreement on which areas are to be leased, what activities are appropriate, and how income generated by the facility is to be used. As the Guidance notes under the heading "Maintenance and Operations," the State is responsible for long-term maintenance and operation of TE activities. The category "Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities" is the only TE activity that specifically allows the use of federal-aid TE funds for operations. As part of their maintenance and operations responsibility, States are encouraged to develop maintenance plans for TE activities. In accordance with good business practices, these plans would include reserves for long-term maintenance and periodic repair. Part or all of the fees generated by the activity should be a component of the maintenance plan.
Congress introduced this terminology regarding tourist and welcome centers. This phrase can be interpreted broadly, however a clear linkage must be demonstrated. For example, if a tourist or welcome center provides substantial information about a particular scenic or historic highway program, or a scenic or historic site this could be considered part of the needed justification. Such information could include literature, directions, interpretive displays, or videos shown to the public. To clearly be consistent with the language the Congress provided, the tourist or welcome center should be within close proximity to the scenic of historic highway site. Close proximity should be determined to be within a reasonable walking distance. If visitors can park at the tourist and welcome center and walk to the scenic or historic site (i.e. on short connecting foot trails), see it from a vista at the tourist and welcome center or view some of its attributes, then there is clear linkage. For scenic sites, if the location proposed is on a designated scenic route, and the proposed building site itself contains some of the qualities that make the route scenic (special landforms, vistas, cultural resources, etc.) that can be viewed from the tourist and welcome center, then linkage may clearly be established. The placement of a visitor's information facility on a scenic or historic route would allow for a more direct connection and more easily satisfy the linkage requirements.
There is no provision for replication of a historic structure in the list of TE activities fundable with enhancement dollars. Rehabilitation and restoration of historic structures is a listed activity. Building a replica of a historic structure is not the equivalent of restoration of an existing structures. There is no terminology called reconstruction in the list of TE activities.
No. Establishing a transportation museum is not strictly tied to the historic nature of the structure it is housed in. Historic buildings may be restored that are not necessarily a museum where a relationship to transportation is shown and all other eligibility requirements are otherwise met.
A rehabilitated historic transportation building can be used for a contemporary use as long as the significant historic features are preserved and it remains open to the public on a not-for-profit basis. (In the case of a transportation museum, an entrance fee can be charged, however a portion of the fee should be provided for the long-term maintenance and operation of the facility.) It is not necessary to have this activity function as an active transportation facility, either past or current, to qualify as eligible. However, elements of the structure that is preserved must continue to have a relationship to surface transportation. Also if the TE funds are being used to preserve the historic features of the structure, then those characteristics that established it as a transportation facility and established its historicity must be maintained.
The operating portion of the "rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or facilities" should only be used to continue the functions of the historic structure as per the original project proposal and agreement. If the proposal is for non-transportation related activities and those not directly related to maintaining the historic structure, then TE funds cannot be used for that type of operating cost.
Congress included the language "vehicle caused wildlife mortality" in the category of TE funding. Fish ladders or passages ordinarily would not qualify, except as a part of a larger project addressing mitigation of water pollution to address highway runoff where the runoff contributes to the mortality of aquatic species.
Establishment of transportation museums is interpreted to mean funding of capital improvements. Capital improvements include the reconstruction, refurbishing, or rehabilitation of an existing museum that is clearly for a transportation purpose and meets all the criteria of a transportation museum.(See page 16-17 "Establishment of the Transportation Museums" of the Federal Transportation Enhancement Guidance.)Rehabilitation of an existing transportation museum would include upgrading the structure to meet state and/or local codes (i.e., fire sprinkler system or ADA ramps).
Establishment of a transportation museum is also interpreted to apply to the re-establishment of a closed transportation museum, where it no longer exists. Such a museum must also meet the minimum criteria, which defines a transportation museum as noted in the Federal TE Guidance.(For example, where a transportation museum has gone out of business, but the structure still exist.)
TE funds are not to be used for operations or maintenance of the facility.Where there is an uncertainty regarding whether or not a proposed action is considered an operation and/or maintenance activity, the determination should be cooperatively addressed by the State DOT and FHWA division offices.
TE funds may not be used in connection with active military vehicles/vessels, or those owned, maintained or otherwise controlled by the military with limited access to the general public. TE funds are intended to be used for the enhancement of transportation and transportation related activities for the general public. TE activities must be those listed in law, open to the general public, and responsibly maintained directly or in partnership with a public entity (specific Federal funds may be used to match Federal-aid highway funds).
Transportation museums may be defined as a complete structure or entity unto itself, or a wing attached to another facility that is dedicated to transportation.If the application for TE funds is for a wing dedicated to transportation, TE funds can be for establishing a portion of the facility as a transportation museum.
The TE guidance identifies 7 characteristics of a transportation museum. These are also characteristics that represent any museum.As long as a segment is added solely for transportation purposes, and meets the minimum requirements for a museum it can be considered a transportation museum under the TE definition in the guidance.There is no restriction in the federal TE guidance or legislation that requires transportation artifacts or designated areas to occupy greater than 50% of the total area of the museum (or any stated percentage) in order for it to be determined to be a transportation museum.Should a State decide to add such a restriction, it must be made clear that this restriction is not a federal requirement.
Artifacts scattered about a facility, that are not concentrated in a given area of the facility, and where such a facility is dedicated to a non-transportation purpose, then TE funds should not be used to support such artifacts because no transportation museum has been established.
A public agency that has condemnation authority can participate in the voluntary transaction process if they put in writing that they give up that right if negotiations with the property owner fail (per 49 CFR 24.101).
The 23 U.S.C. 323 requires land that is donated be incorporated into the project to be eligible for a match. If not part of project scope, a donation of the property should not be used as a match. Land does not have to be within highway right-of-way to be eligible for donation for a TE project.
There is no standard template for property acquisition or standard easement language. There is also no specific language for inclusion in easement agreements for TE funded projects. Appropriate language should be develop for the specific project circumstances in cooperation with the FHWA Division Office.
Yes, TE projects involving privately held property is allowed under the regulations and policies of the TE program. It requires extra care in the development of the project agreement to insure that there is public access to a TE restored property and that the term of public access is comparable to the nature and magnitude of the investment of public funds. A requirement is also needed to assure the protection of the investment and for future necessary maintenance.
STP TE funds may be sub-allocated to MPOs. Neither the TE Guidance nor the planning regulations prohibit the sub-allocation of transportation enhancement funds by the State.What is prohibited is the further sub-allocation of STP funds allocated to urbanized areas of 200,000 or more population (23 CFR 450.324(1)).
Yes, State DOTs and project proponents should seek opportunities to coordinate with State tourism officials to help maximize economic benefits of the TE activity. State tourism agencies may provide helpful information such as the identification of important area resources, assist in developing criteria for site selection, and offer suggestions towards implementation. States should consider including representation from the State tourism community as part of their TE advisory committee process. State tourism agencies should also be consulted with regard to the implementation of tourist and welcome centers.
As a stand-alone project neither a comfort station nor a parking area are eligible activities under the TE program. If, however, the parking area and the comfort station are essential parts of an eligible TE project activity such as a tourist and welcome center or a pedestrian/bike facility, then it can be funded as a subcomponent of the larger eligible activity. An example might be the location of a parking area and comfort station at a trailhead. State TE requirements must also be reviewed to determine if the proposed actions are eligible activities.
Either the local government or the sponsoring organization must accept responsibility for the long-term maintenance of this project.
The Scenic Byways Program and Transportation Program are able to fund many similar activities. Some of the similarities include:
Some differences include:
No, TE funds may not be used to fund safety rest areas and information centers. However, TE funds may be used to fund tourist welcome and information centers. To be eligible for funding a "tourist and welcome center" using TE dollars, there must be a direct link to a scenic or historic site. A facility built as a tourist and welcome center funded with TE dollars must have this direct link and have a relationship to surface transportation.
According to the FR 752.5, 752.7, and 752.11, safety rest areas and information centers are eligible project activities for federal-aid highway funding. However, this is different from the eligibility for TE activities. TE activities are a 10% set-aside of the STP funds. The definition and purposes of safety rest areas are different from the TE activity. The tourist and welcome centers may include some similar information as allowed by "information centers".
[Note: Each instance of the word "sidewalk" or "sidewalks" in this section was added July 11, 2005.]
TE funds may not be used for routine maintenance (except as explained in Maintenance and Operations). However, TE funds may be used for major resurfacing, rehabilitation, or reconstruction for trails, sidewalks, bridges, buildings, or other structures.
Highways, bridges, buildings, sidewalks, and trails all can be expected to have a useful life. While the Federal-aid highway program does not pay for routine maintenance on highways and bridges, FHWA has long recognized that major resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects are eligible for Federal-aid funds on highways and on bridges. Trails, sidewalks, bridges, buildings, or other structures potentially eligible for TE funds may be held to a similar standard.
Therefore, TE funds may be used for major resurfacing, rehabilitation, or reconstruction for trails, sidewalks, bridges, buildings, or other structures. This eligibility criteria holds whether or not a project has used Federal-aid funds in the past (TE or any other Federal-aid funds). This is also consistent with Q&A #13.
TE funds (or other Federal-aid funds) may not be used for routine maintenance (except as explained in Maintenance and Operations). Examples of routine maintenance include:
* NOTE [added April 15, 2004]: Some kinds of repainting are rehabilitation rather than routine maintenance:
TE funds also may not be used to repair a trail, sidewalk, bridge, building, or other structure that used Federal-aid funds, if the purpose is to correct substandard construction: the project sponsor should seek redress by other means.
As with other projects where States have eligibility questions, States should consult with their FHWA division offices on potential project applications for an eligibility determination until the State and Division have a track record of appropriate projects.
Use of User Fees
If a user fee is charged for a facility constructed, reconstructed, or rehabilitated with Federal-aid funds, then fee income must be set aside for maintenance and operation and in reserve for future major costs. The project sponsor should estimate the useful life of the facility and its components (for example: roof, heating, air system, water heater, pipes, wiring), and set aside sufficient funds to replace these in the future. See Q&A #12. The project agreement should establish the expected useful life for various components and how fee income is used. If a facility does not charge a user fee, then replacing the roof after the useful life of the roof would qualify as a reconstruction activity. See also Maintenance and Operations and General Real Estate Guidance for Enhancement Projects.
Yes. The basic eligibility principle for Category 5 is "enhance the aesthetic or visual character of a site, corridor, or community along a surface transportation facility." A Corridor Master Design can accomplish this effectively. The Corridor Master Design should be for a specific highway corridor, rather than an overall statewide or regional conceptual plan. It is not necessary for the corridor to be a designated scenic or historic highway, unless the State chooses to limit eligibility to scenic or historic highways under TE Category 4. The Corridor Master Design should simultaneously achieve four goals:
Efficient use of Enhancement funds. Instead of funding separate designs for the various transportation projects programmed for a single corridor, a single master design should specify the major visual elements for the corridor, such as landscaping, vegetation management (preference for the use of native plants and removal of invasive species), sound barrier walls, stormwater treatments, median barriers, guard rails, bridges, limiting light pollution, preserving historic or cultural features, etc. This can save millions of dollars in Enhancement funds by establishing one design for the corridor which can become a standard part of all projects on the corridor, rather than separate enhancement designs each time a project is initiated.
Achieve visual continuity. Instead of the visual confusion or clutter of many different treatments for these visual elements along a corridor, one coherent design should increase the legibility, and thus the safety and aesthetics, of the corridor.
Enhance the scenic beauty of that transportation corridor. A master design for the built environment and landscaping elements of transportation projects along a corridor transforms the jumble of ordinary built infrastructure into a coordinated aesthetic experience for the traveler.
Provide a timeframe for implementation. The master design should provide an appropriate timeframe for implementing the roadside treatments, considering development patterns and likely highway-related projects within the corridor over an explicit time period; the design should be specific and not be only a conceptual design.


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Brevard, N.C. – Head coach Shigeyoshi Shinohara is pleased to announce that he has added three commitments to the 2011 Brevard College Tornados women's soccer team.
Anastasia Drummond, Drasti Patel, and Megan Jenkins are all incoming freshmen that have decided to join the Brevard College athletic family this fall.
Anastasia Drummond – Drummond joins the Tornados from Fred T. Foard High School. The Newton, North Carolina native played for Coach Stan Elliot at Foard High School. On the field, she was named an all-conference defender in both her sophomore and junior seasons as a Tiger. Drummond was also a standout tennis player for Foard High School. She lettered in all four years in tennis, as well as, being named all-conference in her senior season.
Coach Shinohara was exuberant when asked about Drummond. "Ana is a solid defender that will bring both athleticism and speed to our back line. After playing some in the midfield, she has great vision and an ability to possess the ball out of the back. We are excited to have this new addition to our back line."
Drasti Patel – Patel joins the BC women's soccer team from Charlotte, North Carolina. She attends Olympic High School where she plays for Coach Matthew Merrill. Patel runs cross country and track for Olympic, in addition to her successful soccer career. She was a four year varsity starter under Coach Merill. She was named to the all-conference team in 2009 and 2010, and was also named Olympic's defensive MVP for the 2010 season. In addition to her honors on the soccer field, she was named all-conference in cross country as well. Academically, Patel is on the A/B Honor Roll at Olympic High School.
"We are pleased to bring Drasti into this program not only as an athlete but also a student in the classroom," said Shinohara of Patel. "She is a natural lefty and will provide depth in both the midfield and defense on the left side. Drasti brings a high level of endurance and will be looked at for her energy when the team needs."
Megan Jenkins – Jenkins comes to the Tornados from Reidsville, North Carolina. Jenkins attends Reidsville Senior High School where she played soccer for Coach Jarrod Williams. Jenkins also played tennis and was a member of the swim team at Reidsville Senior High School, in addition to being a member of the cheerleading squad. Jenkins led her high school team in scoring with 26 goals during her junior season and was name all-conference in her freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons. Jenkins was an all-region performer in her junior year as well as being named a captain as a junior and senior. In the classroom, Jenkins has been named to the honor roll in every semester, as well as being awarded with the Scholastics Scholarship award her junior year.
"Megan is finishing up a successful club and high school career and we are excited to see what she brings to our program. She is versatile, being able to play up top and in the midfield. We are thrilled to have Megan in our soccer program and are excited to see what she can do on the field and in the classroom," stated coach Shinohara.

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Keith Urban Hologram Touring Australia
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While Keith Urban performs for fans across North America, he's also putting on virtual shows for fans in his homeland.
Australia's Daily Telegraph says a new hologram of the country star was recently unveiled in Sydney. The technological likeness of the singer played for fans at a local mall, and then invited audience members to join him in the performance. Those who took the stage could choose from a variety of instruments, and the virtual Urban asked them if they wanted to play something fast or slow.
Fan Sammy Vincent admitted it was a "weird and wacky way" to interact with the singer, but added that it was a lot of fun.
Urban teamed up with Australia's ANZ Bank on the hologram project, which will spend the next several weeks touring the country. Meanwhile, the real Urban will spend the next few months on the road in the U.S. His next show will be in New York City on Tuesday.
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I am using a laptop and it has a Broadcom network adapter.
When I open Kismet, it says something like "no networks detected".
What can I do to make it detect networks? There are plenty of networks, including mine in the area. If you need any more information, let me know. If you need information from a terminal, tell me what to type.
also, how would you connect to a wireless network? the program in the internet menu that says something like network manager does not open.


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Forest City, N.C. - Tusculum broke out the big bats early and rode shutdown pitching from Taylor Rakes to a 14-0 victory over Brevard in the second round of the 2012 Food Lion SAC Baseball Championship.
Tusculum scored jumped out to a nine run lead in the first two innings and never looked back. Cody Coffman had two hits and three RBI to pace the Pioneers, while Carlos Santana added two hits, including a grand slam. Tusculum advances in the Winners' bracket to face either Wingate or Carson-Newman at noon tomorrow. Brevard is eliminated from the tournament.
Brevard started quick and loaded the bases with none out in the top of the first, but Rakes shut the door by inducing a double play and groundout to escape the inning unscathed.
From there, Tusculum's bats took over. Three walks loaded the bases in the bottom of the first for Coffman, who plated the game's first two runs with a two-run single. Matt Henriksen added an RBI on a fielder's choice and a Heath Comerford sacrifice fly capped the scoring to make it 4-0 after one.
The Pioneers loaded the bases again in the second before breaking through. Henriksen picked up another RBI on a bases-loaded walk to make it 5-0. Santana then unloaded on a pitch to deep right field for a grand slam and a 9-0 Tusculum lead.
That was more than enough for Rakes, who went eight shutout innings on the mound for the Pioneers. Rakes scattered six hits, walked two and fanned five to earn the victory.
The Pioneers added two runs in the bottom of the seventh and three in the bottom of the eighth for the final margin.


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Ecudaor have proven a capable threat on their day, and they know there's always another talent waiting to come through the ranks. Antonio Valencia is currently their biggest player, and they're proud that he represents Manchester United. It's also the player they choose to get on the back of their Ecudaor jersey. There's still a special place in their hearts for Christian Benitez that won't disappear.


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This thread is going to have alot of people moving. haha
Moved to CA 4 years ago and haven't looked back. If you like the sun, nice weather, nice water, cool things to look at from the water, laid back people, better and more consistent surf then what are you waiting for? What is holding you back? You are wasting your life on the East Coast.
Scobeyville, we still need to hit up my "secret spots" =) . Im in LJ everyday for work! Ive been surfing OB a lot lately though. The wife is due with the new baby any week now, so I have the lifeguards in OB on alert. If the wife goes into labor, she will call the guard station in OB and they will megaphone me in from the lineup at the pier. I promised the wife I would be accessable if she goes into labor. Shes like, what if you are at blacks or something and I cant get ahold of you for 3 hours.... So, needless to say ive been in front of the guard station on a daily.
But Im still working on that smog thing for you. I will PM you. There are some shady cats down in SE SD that may do it. It may cost you doulbe though. Again, ill hit you up.
yes we do! I gave you my # in the pm, hit me up. I start working monday so im gonna be getting the glass off's in pb from now on.....
Just do it man... you got nothing to lose. It might be the best decision you ever make in your life; even if it doesn't work out you'll always be able to say you gave it a shot and you scored great waves. Who knows you might use the move as a jump off point to somewhere even better. If you have no ties holding you down then I say do it!
haha bodhi. I've got zero regrets. I highly recommend it. Koki, my lease is up in 5 months - I signed a 6 month b/c its in section 8 hood status) save up and get out here ;)


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I know a lot of the forecasts are calling for onshore winds on Thursday, but everyone in the Mid Atlantic should monitor the winds closely on Thursday. As that storm system heads out to sea, winds are going to lighten up through the day on Thursday. Temps are supposed to be warm, so sea breezes are going to play a role, but it looks like some potential for just about everywhere in the Mid Atlantic.
Friday looks clean and fun, fading ground swell.
Are you surfing Friday M? Heading back from Chicago tonight....
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Don Ho was Hawaii's Ambassador of Aloha to the world. A favorite son of Hawaii, he brought people together with his charismatic personality, Hawaiian values, and music. Don Ho is Hawaii's icon and a personification of the Aloha Spirit.
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Analysis: Samsung "Copies" Apple's Launcher? A Dubious Claim at Best
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Apple was hardly the first to make a Dock/Launcher; if Samsung's Windows 8 launcher "stole", so did Steve Jobs
's Jesus Diaz wrote an intriguing headline "
Samsung Is Copying Apple's Dock In Their Win 8 Machines Too: Will They Ever Learn?
" Mr. Diaz comments:
I don't know if Samsung is now just taunting Apple or if their user interface "designers" are the same lazy idiots who copied the iPhone icons. In any case, this is getting hilarious. Or pathetic. Or disgusting. Or all of the above.
The premise is admittedly amusing. Is Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd. (
) really copying a patented and trademarked technology of Apple, Inc.'s (
)? Would it be that foolish after
losing a caustic verdict
in the smartphone space for allegedly lifting Apple features?
I. Who
Invented the Dock?
The answer is that it depends on your definition of "copied", and what your feelings on
a copy of a copy
are, as a brief history of the dock by
When MacOS landed in 1984 it had no Dock (Launcher). Arthur (1987) and RISC OS 2 (1989) -- operating systems from now-defunct ARM Holdings plc (
parent Acorn Computers
-- were perhaps the first to add the feature, albeit in crude VGA form:
Acorn Computers pioneered the dock. [Image Source: LunDuke]
Later in 1989, Steve Jobs (having left Apple and gone to work at NeXT) pulled a Picasso and "stole" the idea, adding a dock to his NeXTSTEP operating system:
Steve Jobs arrived late to the dock/launcher part in 1989. [Image Source: FutureTG]
OS/2 3.0 (1994) and CDE (1993) offered minor improvements to this familiar theme. But perhaps the most visually striking dock came in 2000 with AmigaOS 3.9's AmiDock, an operating system by German software firm Haage & Partner.
AmiDock was visually the most striking dock yet, made in 2000. [Image Source: LunDuke]
Lo and behold Steve Jobs -- having returned to Apple -- introduced a nearly identical dock to Amiga's in 2001 as part of the new MacOS X:
The Aqua interface (MacOS X beta "Kodiak") added a dock to Apple's operating systems at long last.
[Image Source: Wikimedia Commons]
Eventually that dock would evolve visually to its current form.
OS X Mountain Lion [Image Source: Apple]
But of course, Linux docks (which trace their roots to CDE, etc.) also have been actively evolving as well. Both Ubuntu (Canonical Ltd.) and Gnome Desktop have docks which rival that of OS X, and owe to their rich lineage:
Gnome Desktop (Ubuntu10.10 32-bit) [Image Source: YouTube]
II. Other Considerations : Did Samsung Infringe?
So is Samsung...
Samsung S Launcher [TechMynd]
...late to the dock party? The
piece and other similar pieces attacking Samsung do correctly point out that Apple acquired NeXTSTEP (by proxy its dock legacy and OS patent,
U.S. Patent No. 5,146,556
; filed Feb. 1991). But they seriously overlook the fact that NeXTSTEP and Steve Jobs were not the first to create the dock -- Acorn Computers was.
Now Apple does hold another broad patent --
U.S. Patent No. 7,434,177
-- on the features of OS X, including the dock. That patent was filed in Dec. 1999 and granted in 2008.
Some have interpreted
that to Apple "patenting" the dock/launcher. But in reality, it has made no effort yet to bring such enforcement and seems highly unlikely too; given the shaky historical ground it's on regarding prior art.
The Dock, as you can imagine, is patented.... Its design and functionality is credited to Bas Ording, Donald Lindsay and, drumroll, Steve Jobs.
However, the Dock is just a specific implementation detail in a broad patent regarding OS X. Apple didn't "patent the dock". It patented OS X, which includes a claim to a specific implementation of the dock. Likewise it holds a patent on NeXTSTEP's graphical user interface, and claims to a crude early Dock.
There often is a difference between a patent targeting a specific feature and a broad interface patent covering an entire system/user interface. Often the latter approach leads to a narrowing of claims. Thus this distinction should have been noted in the current coverage.
Also the patent itself contains a central claim:
1. A computer system comprising: a display; a cursor for pointing to a position within said display; a bar rendered on said display and having a plurality of tiles associated therewith; and a processor for varying a size of at least one of said plurality of tiles on said display when said cursor is proximate said bar on said display and for repositioning others of said plurality of tiles along said bar to accommodate the varied size of said one tile.
...which is slowly expanded upon in later claims. The core of the claim is resizing tiles and repositioning the tiles, via moving the others. The Samsung S Launcher does not appear to have either functionality.
Apple did not patent a bar with icons.
It patented specific animations of its task bar (Dock) icons. Samsung does not appear to be overstepping this by simply having a more Dock/Launcher with static icons and a transparent back because that is
not the invention claimed in the in Apple patent
And besides this and the prior art issue, Microsoft Corp. (
) has
a broad cross-licensing pact
with Apple and tends to zealously defend its Windows OEMs. So it would likely not take kindly to Apple suing a Windows 8 device maker for a semi-similar design in a field with plentiful prior art.
"It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I'm okay with that." -- Microsoft COO Kevin Turner
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Lawmaker Sued Over Months of Taser Attacks
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In 2004, the Rhode Island state Legislature approved a comprehensive smoke-free indoor workplace law that includes restaurants and bars. With that historic move, Rhode Island became the seventh state to take decisive action to protect the public's right to breathe clean air, free from the proven dangers of secondhand smoke. The law, which was fully implemented in 2005, includes coverage of workplaces, restaurants, health facilities, government buildings, schools, child care centers, and most bars.
Secondhand smoke isn't just annoying; it's scientifically proven to cause lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and other illnesses and is responsible nationally for thousands of deaths each year. All of us should be able to earn a living, dine in a restaurant or enjoy a night out without putting our health at risk because of secondhand smoke. Children, especially, should be free from exposure to deadly second-hand smoke in public places, schools and in child care settings.
On June 22, 2009, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was signed into law. The law grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate the marketing, distribution, and manufacturing of tobacco products.
Under its new authority, the FDA issued a final rule, Regulations Restricting the Sale and Distribution of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco to Protect Children and Adolescents, which was designed to significantly curb youth's access to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products. The rule, which has the force and effect of law, requires states to enact and enforce laws restricting children's access to these products. The rule went into effect on June 22, 2010, but a number of requirements will be phased in over time.
The Rhode Island Department of Health is available to assist retailers in their efforts to implement the new regulations, however, specific questions about the Tobacco Control Act should be directed to the Food and Drug Adminstration by calling 1-877-287-1373. Complaints and disputes should be directed to the FDA ombudsman via phone at (301)796-9239.


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January is a time when many people like to set new goals and this issue can help with that process. If one of your goals is to be a better-informed computer user, don't miss the warning about the current Koobface worm as well as our suggestions for New Year's resolutions related to computer security and maintenance. For a fresh start to your online sessions, see the short tutorial on making your ISP homepage your start page. Want more new ideas for the New Year? The Great Sites list includes resources for better credit management, convenient trip planning, and healthy food and exercise options.
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If you're on Facebook, be aware that a fast-spreading worm called Koobface is targeting users and trying to steal personal information such as credit card details. The Koobface worm sends a message to the Facebook user, supposedly from a friend, that says things like "you look funny in this new video" or "is it u there?" After clicking on the video link, the user is asked to download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Only after the user clicks on the fraudulent Flash update is the Koobface worm installed.
Take a look at an example of a Koobface message below:
This malware can then quickly seize credit card details in two ways - either by waiting for the user to buy something online and remembering the details, or by searching the computer for cookies from past online purchases.
With dozens of Koobface variants known to exist, security leader McAfee warns that the situation may get worse before it gets better. Should your PC be infected with the Koobface worm, Facebook suggests resetting your password and running updated antivirus software to purge the worm from your system. To learn more about security tips for Facebook users, go to http://www.facebook.com/security.
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Bad Credit Hotel
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Important Chat for Parents, Caregivers and Advocates of Children of 9/11
Families of September 11 (FOS11) would like to hear from any and all adults caring for or interacting with a child or children directly affected by the events of 9/11. We know that, even three and a half years out, issues related to trauma and loss may surface in the classroom, in social situations, or in the home. We would like to hear from you about how you think your schools are handling their responsibilities to these children. Where or from whom have you gotten the most help? What are your concerns regarding the effect of media stories on your child's development? What plans will you make leading up to the anniversary to prepare your children or your classroom? What experiences can you share with us regarding your experiences as a caregiver of a child affected by public trauma?
This special chat will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 9 PM EDT and will be moderated by Dr. Donna Gaffney, a licensed mental health professional and trauma specialist. Dr. Gaffney is the author of The Seasons of Grief: Helping Children Grow Through Loss. She also wrote the professional guide accompanying the young adult book, 911: The Book of Help. Maureen Brogan, MA, LPC, the new Project Manager for the Children of September 11 webpage and Program Director for the NJ Family Advocate Program, will also be in attendance.
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Thread: Inspiring Hypnobirth video
30th April 2014 07:20 AM #1
Inspiring Hypnobirth video
If you are pregnant or planning a baby soon then have a look at this hypnobirth video. Birthing really can be like this. Hypnobirthing is about birthing without fear; when you remove fear from birth the birthing muscles can work smoothly and efficiently.
I hope you find it inspiring like I did,
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Great video, thanks for sharing lj.
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Glad you liked it. Have you every hypnobirthed sunnymumof5? LJ
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I have not hypnobirhted, I prefer to labor alone with female support close by if I need them. I also use a hot birthing tub/pool to relax. I have learned to trust my body and its flow during birth.
Birthing a baby will little intervention and expectation is truly empowering.
9th May 2014 11:22 PM #5
That sounds like a wonderful way to birth. You can still hypnobirth alone/ with support nearby - it is actually self-hypnosis which is really just a deep state of relaxation. I don't really like the term 'hypnobirthing' as it doesn't reflect the true practice.
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Is there a better front door peephole?
Replace your old peephole with one of the newer in-door viewers. It's a low-cost solution that uses prisms and a lens to project the visitor's image onto a 2-in. screen. The large screen allows you to see visitors from 5 to 7 ft. behind the door. You can find in-door viewers with an internet search for "in-door viewer".
You'll have to drill a new 2-3/8-in. hole. Place it so the new hole eliminates the existing hole at the same time. You can probably leave the old peephole in place while you drill the new hole (to provide a firmer surface and prevent pilot bit wandering). Make sure the drill is level and drill until the pilot bit comes out the other side of the door. Then remove the hole saw and drill from the opposite side (to prevent splintering). You'll also need to drill two 1/8-in. holes for the retaining ring anchor pins (use the template to mark the location for the small holes). To finish the installation, insert the viewer and screw it onto the lens prism.
The new viewer provides a much brighter image, but since it uses prisms, be aware that the image will be flopped left to right. As an added benefit, the viewer optics prevent visitors from peering into your house (a flaw in old-style peepholes) or from noticing that you're even using the viewer.


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O'Mama mentioned to me the other day that one of her current students, who happens to be one of my former students, asked her if she would reveal to him the address for this humble little blog.
She declined, of course; Mama knows I'm not in the business of advertising that I have this blog and, in fact, that I make a pretty big deal about NOT mentioning it within a three mile radius of TCC, so I'm not entirely sure how this young man (for whom I happen to have a very big soft spot, by the way) found out that I even keep a blog, but that's neither here nor there.
I've been thinking about it for a couple of days now, wondering just how difficult it would be for someone to track me down. Do you know what I found?!
I may has well have put up a frickin' neon sign.
My students get two email addresses for me; the one the school issues that is linked to the portal (which is a PITA for me to access and often won't allow me, as a Mac user, to download the attachments they send), and the email address that I also have linked.. wait for it.. to my blogs. Two seconds' worth of thinking – and eight letters typed into a Google search window – would net the seeker the addresses to both my blogs AND several of my recent entries (not to mention my Flickr page and the mentions of me that are made in others' blogs).
This boy is smart, clever, and charming, so why hasn't he found me on his own already?!


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Meet Robin Tunney: 10 Fun Facts About 'The Mentalist' Star
Read on for the entertaining deets you should know about this seasoned screen siren.
-Diana Denza
Many know seasoned actress Robin Tunney for her role in '90s flick The Craft. Since then, this undeniably talented lady has been hard at work. After a recurring role on Prison Break, she scored the female lead in The Mentalist, in which she plays kickass senior agent Teresa Lisbon. And later this month, she'll show off her acting chops on the silver screen in indie film See Girl Run, which is slated for a limited theatrical release on April 26, 2013. The storyline follows Tunney as a 30-something woman named Emmie who is going through a bit of a life/love crisis (aren't we all?).
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The MAC Hermann Trophy is the highest honor bestowed upon a college soccer player annually. Near the end of the collegiate regular season, NCAA Division I coaches that are NSCAA members will vote on their top choices and the lists will be narrowed down to the top 15. College soccer fans will also have the opportunity to participate in the selection process, as they will be able to vote for their favorite semifinalist starting in November at the MAC Hermann Trophy website.
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29th December 2011 03:22 PM #1
Unplanned places to give birth in 2011
In Tasmania this Christmas a lady had an unplanned home birth whilst wrapping presents under her Christmas tree!: read the article here
Does anyone else know any other unexpected places babies were born this year?
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I don't know of any stories to share, but I just wanted to comment on what an amazing gift that must have been for that family. What a blessing, and I wish them joy and happiness with their new baby.
2nd January 2012 09:47 AM #3
I don't have any recent stories in 2011 about unexpected places baby's were born. As a midwife though I've seen babies born in all sorts of places including a backyard spas, a teepee on a farm and a five star hotel.
21st January 2012 11:00 AM #4
I've just read an article on ABC News (US) about when babies are born in strange places. They talk about a baby born on a train, airport bathroom and stuck in a elevator at the hospital (the later she was stuck for 2 hours - so not exactly a safe way to give birth).
24th February 2012 07:06 AM #5
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What i can say is, wherever the unplanned place is, joy follows after the baby is born, Though as ausiemidwife says, stuck in a lift is one of the very many placed you dont wish to deliver in.
24th February 2012 12:40 PM #6
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Birth Places and Spaces
This is not a recent one but, many years ago I went to University with a girl who had had her first baby when she was just 14. We were both studying Early Childhood Education at the time and at my first lecture it was she I got paired with for 'ice breaker' activities. This woman did not regret her decisions to have and to keep her baby son, even though being in a Catholic family and attending a Catholic school posed many trials for her. I remember her as being quite inspirational. Her goal was to 'make something of herself' and become an Early Childhood Director.
Anyway, I recall talking with her once about children in general and she commented that she hoped that one day she would have a little girl. Back then it was still very much the case that a young woman with children was not so likely to be chosen as a partner by a young man. After leaving Uni we eventually lost contact with each other.
Many years later, while working as an Early Childhood Director I heard of a woman, also a Director, who had given birth in her office at the childcare centre. The labour had progressed quickly, and she had moved slowly wanting to ensure that adequate supervision was arranged for the children in her care (yes as Directors we take the care of your children very seriously). The two states collided (the fast and the slow) and there she was in her office with no hope of making it to the hospital.
In those days, we had Mothercraft Nurses in Centres to care for the babies. So it was the Mothercraft Nurse who delivered a beautiful and perfect little girl, right there on the floor.
You have probably figured out the punch line of my little story. Upon hearing it, I asked if anyone new who the woman was. You could have knocked me over with a feather when the response was a very distinctive name from many years in the past. You guessed it. That Uni peer of mine got her little girl, birthed in the childcare centre where she was much beloved and respected.
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28th February 2012 04:22 AM #8
Hi Mumof2IVFmiracles,
I love the story about your friend who became an Early Childhood Director and gave birth in her office - what an inspirational and dedicated lady she sounds.
Not sure I'd like to give birth in a taxi, mind you!
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I recall talking with her once about children in general and she commented that she hoped that one day she would have a little girl. Back then it was still very much the case that a young woman with children was not so likely to be chosen as a partner by a young man....???


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Look out: Pederson primed for Puig
Experienced No. 3 Dodgers prospect will set the table for No. 1
By John Parker / MLB.com | April 4, 2013 6:00 AM ET
As the Chattanooga Lookouts kick off their 2013 season against the Huntsville Stars on Thursday, the biggest buzz surrounds Cuban-born outfielder Yasiel Puig, who hit .526 in 26 Cactus League games. At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, he already has drawn comparisons to Bo Jackson.
Scouts and savvy fans also will be watching out for fellow outfielder Joc Pederson, who has made quite an impression in the Dodgers system since being selected out of Palo Alto (Calif.) High School in the 11th round of the 2010 Draft.
Pederson, who turns 21 later this month, hit .353/.429/.568 for Rookie-level Ogden in 2011, then jumped a level to post a .313/.396/.516 at Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga last season. Pederson, a lefty, tied for the Dodgers organizational lead by scoring 96 runs in 119 games. He also swiped 26 bases.
The strong campaign earned Pederson MiLB.com Organization All-Star honors and he enters the 2013 season as the Minors' No. 85 prospect.
The son of former outfielder Stu Pederson, who played eight games with the Dodgers in 1985 and spent 12 seasons in the Minors, Joc combines good tools with a grinder's mentality, a great feel for the game and a tremendous work ethic. He has the range to play center field, the arm to play right, excels at getting on base, can hit the ball to either field and has demonstrated adequate power. Pederson hit 18 homers for the Quakes in the longball-friendly California League last year. He was caught stealing 14 times in 40 attempts last season.
Pederson's experience is more extensive than that of most young players -- despite having just 197 pro games (none above Class A) under his belt, he was a member of the Israeli National Team during its quest to qualify for the World Baseball Classic last September. Team Israel went 2-1 in the qualifying round in Jupiter, Fla., but failed to advance after falling to Spain, 9-7, in the final game. Pederson played right field in all three contests, going 4-for-13 with a pair of walks and three stolen bases.
Following his WBC experience, Pederson was a taxi-squad participant with the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. Primarily playing center and left, he was significantly less successful, collecting just five hits in 52 at-bats (.096). Nevertheless, he was putting the ball in play -- he struck out just six times -- and was a Rising Stars Game selection.
Pederson didn't see much game action in Spring Training, hitting one double in 10 at-bats with the Dodgers, but having already exceeded most expectations of an 11th-round pick, remains on the fast track to the Majors.
As the youngest player on the Lookouts' Opening Day roster, Pederson is perfectly positioned to learn a great deal in the Southern League. And with Puig hitting behind him, he's also perfectly positioned to score a lot of runs this summer.
John Parker is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Livni, Mofaz augur Kadimas doom if other elected (JERUSALEM POST) By GIL HOFFMAN 03/27/12)
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Kadima leadership candidates Tzipi Livni and Shaul Mofaz ended their campaigns by predicting victory and attacking each other ahead of Tuesdays fateful election that is expected to be very close.
Livni defeated Mofaz in the last Kadima primary in September 2008 by only 431 votes, amid accusations that the results were twisted by incorrect exit polls, the extension of voting hours and a polling station that was burned to the ground.
This time, Kadimas 95,000 members will be eligible to vote in 197 polling stations in 104 sites across the country. Polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Official results are not expected until at least 1 a.m. but spokesmen for the candidates said they would know who won much earlier based on voter turnout in Livnis and Mofazs respective strongholds.
Livni is said to have an advantage in Tel Aviv and the Center and among Russian immigrants, while Mofaz is thought to be stronger in the North and South and among Arabs and Druse. Turnout in general is expected to be very low due to forecasts for rain, a train strike and the fact that Kadima membership is very difficult to cancel to the point that many dead people remain on the partys rolls.
Both campaigns will use thousands of volunteers and paid staffers on election day to help get out the vote. At a meeting with his top activists at his campaign headquarters in Yehud, Mofaz predicted that the race could be decided by a single vote.
We have reached the moment of truth, he said. We cant afford to be complacent.
Mofaz, who made a point of not attacking Livni throughout the campaign, did not hold back in interviews on Thursday.
He lashed out at her for refusing to commit to staying in Kadima if she lost the race and denied her charges that he would make the party play second fiddle to a government led by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
I will accept the verdict of the voters, but she is unwilling, Mofaz said. The public already decided that she is not an alternative to Netanyahu. My views are as far away from Netanyahus as the distance from East to West. Kadimas lack of an agenda over the past three years brought the party to its current state.
Livni warned that Mofaz would make Kadima into a second Likud. She said that if she did not win, the party would cease to be a ruling party with a legitimate chance of competing for the premiership in the next general election.
They say this is the battle of my life, but its not about me, Livni said in a phone message sent to her supporters. Its a joint battle of all of us. Dont let others decide for you. If you dont vote, we wont have a leader who can beat Netanyahu.
Livni accused Mofaz of persuading haredi parties not to join the government when she tried to form a coalition in 2008. Kadima MK Shlomo Molla, who supports Livni, complained to Kadimas election committee on Monday that Mofaz was illegally using Knesset phones for his campaign.
MKs in other parties downplayed the significance of the Kadima race, denouncing the party as irrelevant no matter who leads it. The Labor Party began a new campaign on Monday urging Kadima members to defect. (© 1995-2011, The Jerusalem Post 03/27/12)
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Summit Tigers Mountain Bike Teams say thanks
October 27, 2012
The Summit Tigers Mountain Bike Team would like to express its sincere gratitude for all the support from its sponsors from funding, coaching, services, discounted bike parts, tents, bike racks and tools borrowed for the races, a shop night to pizza. Thank you to Breckenridge Associates Real Estate, Burke and Riley's, Carvers, Empire Burger, Summit Fat Tire Society, Rocky Mountain Endurance, Downstairs at Eric's, Mountain Wave, Avalanche Sports and Mountain Sports Outlet. A special thank you to Lee Zimmerman at The Summit Foundation who put us in touch with Summit Velo which led us to Fred Newcomer and Kyle Stamp, Scott Bierman, Nick Truitt, Sydney Fox and Katie Stamp who all so generously gave us their time to coach our team. Thank you also to Alex Kendall for her coaching at practices and Rob Garcia of Wolfrock Racing for his special downhill skills clinic. You all helped make this third season of the Colorado High School Cycling League a big success for the Summit High team. Thank you!


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Free Bassel Khartabil
Forgive me for being a little late with this, but it's a matter of grave importance that needs your attention and action, if you haven't acted on it already.
On March 15, 2012, Bassel Khartabil (also known as Bassel Safadi) was detained in a wave of arrests in the Mazzeh district of Damascus, Syria. Bassel is the project leader for an open source web software called Aiki Framework. He is well known in online technical communities as a dedicated volunteer to Creative Commons, Mozilla Firefox, Wikipedia, Open Clip Art Library, Fabricatorz, and Sharism.
In short, Bassel contributes much to the FOSS paradigm. He's one of us.
Since Bassel's arrest, his family has received no official explanation for his detention or information regarding his whereabouts. However, his family has recently learned from previous detainees at the security branch of Kafer Sousa, Damascus, that Bassel is being held at this location.
A side note: Human Rights Watch outlines what's happening in Syria in an interactive map here. This does not bode well for Bassel being detained, incommunicado, for the last four months, and adds geometrically to the urgency of this matter.
EFF is on it, as is the Mozilla Foundation's Mitchell Baker, who wrote this piece on her blog. C|Net Donna Tam also wrote an article here outlining the situation.
Now it's your turn.
If you haven't done so already, visit http://freebassel.org, read up and sign the letter of support. The facebookers among you can go here to do the Facebook thing.
Hashtag for Twitter/identi.ca: #freebassel
Wait. You're not finished yet.
This is not a criticism of the great work these organizations do, but the International Committee of the Red Cross and Human Rights Watch unfortunately don't take up the cause of freeing imprisoned individuals — I would be happy to be wrong about this, if someone knows who to contact in these organizations. However, I did find a contact address for a program at Amnesty International called Eyes on Syria which, in effect, is taking names. There's a link on that page, "Tell Us," that provides an address to drop them a line.
I wrote the following to Amnesty International and I would urge others to write to AI in your own words (copying my message and sending it as your own is spamming, and I do not encourage that) something along the following lines:
Dear Amnesty International —
I am writing on behalf of Bassel Khartabil, a free/open source software developer in Syria who has been arrested and detained since March in Damascus. Bassel has been instrumental in various open source software projects like Creative Commons (www.creativecommons.org), Mozilla Firefox (www.mozilla.org), Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org), Open Clip Art Library (www.openclipart.org), Fabricatorz (www.fabricatorz.com), and Sharism (www.sharism.org).
On March 15, 2012, Bassel Khartabil was detained in a wave of arrests in the Mazzeh district of Damascus. Since then, his family has received no official explanation for his detention or information regarding his whereabouts. However, his family has recently learned from previous detainees at the security branch of Kafer Sousa, Damascus, that Bassel is being held at this location.
More information on Bassel can be found at http://freebassel.org/ which is a Web site set up to help free Bassel.
Ultimately, my hope is that Bassel is freed as soon as possible, and like many in the free/open source software community concerned about his well-being, I am very troubled that he has been held incommunicado for four months. I hope Amnesty International can bring some of the facts of his detention to light, and ultimately can assist in freeing
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Larry Cafiero
Felton, California, USA
Now let's get Bassel back home to his loved ones, and let's get him coding again.
This blog, and all other blogs by Larry the Free Software Guy and Larry Cafiero, are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs CC BY-NC-ND license. In short, this license allows others to download this work and share it with others as long as they credit me as the author, but others can't change it in any way or use it commercially.
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and develops business software at Redwood Digital Research, a consultancy that provides FOSS solutions in the small business and home office environment.)
July 15, 2012 at 11:24 am
Signed the letter, will watch this issue to see if I can do more.
Maybe send a bazillion emails?
Good job Free Software Guy, this is what the compute/internet are for.
July 15, 2012 at 6:43 pm
I signed the letter @ freebassel.org and emailed a letter to Amnesty International. One small point. You said: "the Mozilla Foundation's Mitchell Baker, who wrote this piece on his blog". Mitchell is actually a woman.


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All im gonna say is... its easy to judge her from our positions.
Was she naive? Yes. Was she perhaps not thick skinned? Yes. Was she immature emotionally? Yes.
But can you blame her? No, blame the world around her.
So we can't blame people for making their mistakes? That's logical


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LOMA LINDA -- Big Hearts for Little Hearts Guild working in support of Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, will present "Dishes for Wishes," a cooking class with local chefs on Oct. 23 at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino.
The public is invited to the cooking class, which starts with a shopping hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by the program at 5:30.
"This year we are bringing in several local chefs to add Around the World flavors," said Angie Temple, event chairwoman.
Participating this year are Martha Green from The Eating Room and Dough L'ectibles; Russ Olden from Kitchen Kitchen Culinary School; Johnny Tang from Sayaka Japanese Restaurant; Chef Tim from A-Dong Vietnamese Restaurant; Ulises Dominguez from Rosa's Italian Restaurant and Roberto Argentina from Farm Artisan Food.
In addition to the recipe tasting, guests may buy opportunity drawing tickets for several prizes, including a one week grand Pacific exchange vacation, donated by AAMCO Transmissions of Redlands (with some exclusions); a $500 Nordstrom's gift card, donated by Dixie Watkins and Eloise Habekost; a Tory Burch purse, donated by Dolores Aeberli; Cutco Knives, donated by Carol Troesh; Vita Mix, donated by a.t. Home; and a facial and other service, donated by Duncan A.G. Miles.
The shopping hour will include community businesses Dan's Diner, Dough L'ectibles, Fleur de Leis, Kitchen Kitchen, On A Mission, Party Plus and Temecula Olive Oil. Each business will donate 20 percent of their proceeds for the evening.
Admission to the Heart Healthy class is $65 per person. Seating is limited.
Big Hearts for Little Hearts Guild was launched in 1999 by a group of women to serve patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
For more information regarding the cooking class or to make a donation, call 909-838-7252.


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Haim sisters channeling 'inner Kanye' for next move
California rockers Haim are planning to tap into their inner Kanye West as they start to think about their next move.
Alana Haim tells "Rolling Stone" she and her bandmates-slash-sisters have had "the craziest year," and now they're excited about trying something new. And when it comes to trying something new, they look to Kanye for inspiration.
Alana explains that they all admire the rap superstar's ability to find success while pushing the boundaries with every new album he makes. She calls his latest effort, Yeezus, a masterpiece, and says that if she could "just chill" in anyone's brain for ten minutes, it would be Kanye's.
For now, however, the Haim sisters are gearing up to spend some time on the road. They're scheduled to tour Japan and Australia later this month before kicking off a European tour in February. They'll make their way to North America starting April 9th with a show in San Francisco.
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Pastor Jacinto Sims, one of the nation's most sought after worship leaders, will be speaking at Lighthouse Word Church at the Sunday, 10:30 a.m. service. Sims has been privileged to have led worship for ministries such as Myles Munroe, Joyce Meyers, Clint Brown, Juanita Bynum, Ron Kenoly, John Bynum and many more. For more information, please call 493-1554. A nursery will be provided for the service.
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