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Structural Checkup: The Hows and Whys of Bridge Inspection
Inside 7 tags along with a seasoned bridge inspector and comes to appreciate sturdy shoes, metal pokers, and the tonal qualities of 80-year-old concrete.
Whenever there's a bridge collapse that makes the news – like the one on the Interstate 5 Skagit River in Washington state in May – it doesn't take long for the phones in Caltrans District 7's Public Affairs and Media Relations office to start ringing. Frequently the person calling is a reporter wanting to talk about bridges. They want to know if motorists should be worried. They want to know if our bridges are safe. They want to know if it could it happen here.
We'll get to that in a minute, but let's get one critical point out of the way first: no Caltrans bridge has ever collapsed due to neglect. Which isn't to say that bridges don't collapse. They do. They're consumed by floods, brought down by fire, leveled by earthquakes, and hit by trucks – as was the case in Washington. But in California, bridges do NOT collapse because they're not taken care of. In large part, that flawless record is made possible by a special unit created by the department in 1927 to ensure the safety and reliability of the state's bridge inventory.
Two hundred specially trained engineers, technicians and support staff in Caltrans Structure Maintenance & Investigations (SM&I) are responsible for inspections on over 12,000 state highway bridges and approximately 12,200 bridges owned by local government agencies. Every bridge undergoes regularly scheduled routine inspections performed by licensed engineers with an expertise in bridges. The majority of these inspections are conducted every two years. Steel bridges and structures spanning waterways get additional attention, including inspections of steel elements and underwater inspections of submerged bridge elements. All inspections have one purpose: to ensure the safety and reliability of every bridge open to traffic.
If, during the course of an inspection, inspectors find any issue that could compromise the bridge's structural integrity, they have the power to do whatever it takes to protect public safety, including closing the bridge or posting the structure for weight limitations until repairs are made.
So what exactly does a bridge inspection involve? Inside 7 decided to tag along on one to find out. On a sunny day in June, we went out with Senior Bridge Engineer Bing Wu of SM&I's South Office (Los Angeles) and SM&I Chief of Bridge Maintenance Information Jim Drago (Sacramento), who was serving as Bing's safety second. Bing has been with Caltrans for 24 years, 10 of that doing bridge inspections.
The 40 inspectors and support staff working in SM&I's South Office are responsible for the investigation, evaluation, work recommendations and documentation for approximately 11,000 city, county, state, and federal bridges in Imperial, Inyo, part of Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.
On the day we tagged along, Bing and Jim performed a routine biannual inspection, which is a lot like the general physical exam you get from your doctor. You go in not because there's something wrong, but because you need to get your vitals checked and make sure you don't have a condition that needs intervention. That's the basic idea behind a biannual bridge inspection, too – to give the structure a thorough exam and flag anything that might need additional investigation, repair or replacement.
The bridge undergoing inspection on our trip was number 53-0062, the Manhattan Beach Undercrossing on the Pacific Coast Highway (PM 23.79 for those of you who think in postmiles). It's a concrete I-girder bridge, three lanes in each direction with a turn lane in the middle, built in 1930 and widened in 1972. There are thousands of concrete bridges like this one in California. They're our structural workhorses, bridges so common we barely notice them and yet vital components of our transportation infrastructure. That, in part, is what makes them so great.
"It's really kind of beautiful," said Jim as we viewed the bridge from a nearby parking lot. "The design doesn't overwhelm the surrounding area. There's a pathway to the ocean underneath and native vegetation. Bridges like this one are good servants to the public. This one is over 80 years-old and it continues to carry 50,000 vehicles a day safely, reliably and efficiently because it has been well cared for."
California's stellar bridge safety record has been built on thorough bridge inspections like this one. One look at Bing and it became clear just how exacting this work is. His safety vest was chock full of inspection supplies: notebook, pens, flashlight, spray paint, hammer, camera, laser ruler, gloves, and a metal poker that appeared to be MacGyvered from a ski pole.
"We see all kinds of things out here, unexpected things waiting for us – wildlife, homeless people, nails, rattlesnakes. I use the pole to let the animals know we're here before they get to us," said Bing. Unfortunately, the poker did not impress the colony of surly bees that had evidently chosen this area to build their hive and buzzed around us, giving notice that this was their turf.
Make no mistake: bridge inspecting is not a job for the faint of heart – and not just because of the bees, critters, nails, exposure to live traffic and other hazards. This is physically taxing work: climbing steep slopes, crouching in enclosed areas, reaching high and bending low. You need quick reflexes and an excellent sense of balance. A long day of bridge inspecting will leave you tired, achy and in need of a shower. A bridge roughly the size of number 53-0062 takes about an hour and a half to inspect. An experienced inspector can do about eight of these inspections in a day. A big bridge (think Gerald Desmond in the Port of Long Beach) can take several weeks.
Bing began his inspection of 53-0062 by reviewing the pre-inspection report, which provides details about the bridge and previous inspections, issues that were identified in the past and repairs that were made. This is important because if, for example, a two-foot long crack was noted in a previous inspection, Bing will document any growth in the crack. Based on his findings, he may recommend that the crack continue to be monitored or that District 7 Maintenance staff repair the crack.
Bing began his inspection by taking a sweeping general overview of the structure from the ground below the bridge. He looked for any signs that might indicate potential problems that would prompt further investigation when he performs his detailed inspection of the bridge deck, superstructure and substructure later. We then climbed a steep slope to the deck.
Bing scanned the full length of the bridge rails to check that the alignment of the bridge remains true. He then examined the bridge rails for spalls. He gently tapped the rails with his hammer, looking for areas of loose concrete. He listened for a hollow sound that would denote delamination, separation of the concrete from the rebar. In some places the concrete fell away when he hit it. He circled these areas with spray paint so that repair crews can find them easily later.
Bing also noted an uneven sidewalk slab that could pose a trip hazard and measured cracks he spotted, including a large one – a couple feet long and a few inches wide – in the two-inch-thick asphalt concrete overlay that exposed the concrete deck beneath it. This wasn't a safety hazard, but it would need to be repaired soon to smooth out the ride for motorists and prevent a pothole from forming. There were also transverse cracks in the asphalt concrete above the bent caps, which are common on bridges like these. Bing photographed the cracks and noted them in his report so the condition can be tracked in future inspections.
With the deck thoroughly inspected, we headed back down the slope to check out the superstructure and substructure. This involved more climbing and crouching under beams by the abutment, the metal poker getting a workout as a cobweb-clearing and dirt-removal tool. Bing hammered the concrete. He measured cracks. He shined his flashlight into dark corners looking for any signs of water intrusion permeating the concrete from the deck. He scanned the substructure looking for signs of settlement or erosion.
Hanging from one of the girders was a sheet of black plastic, about three feet by three feet, a makeshift doorway. Someone had made a home here, tucked away under 53-0062 in the heart of Manhattan Beach, invisible to everyone except spiders and bridge inspectors. There was a welcome mat outside. A flower pot with a petunia, recently watered. Bing was unfazed. This is a common occurrence in his line of work.
"This is a healthy bridge," he said, closing his notebook when the inspection was complete. "Spalling, cracks, some corrosion – that's not unusual. It doesn't affect the integrity of the structure. If we see a pattern of cracks or cracks that are growing, that's something we need to look into. We document our findings in the Bridge Inspection Report, figure out what's causing the condition, and get it repaired."
Caltrans spends about $450 million annually on bridge maintenance, preservation and inspection, most of which comes from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP). Small repairs, like the ones Bing and Jim noted today, will likely be handled by the District 7 Bridge Crew. Contractors are enlisted to perform more extensive repairs.
Many of California's older bridges, like 53-0062, are in good shape but functionally obsolete, a term broadcasters love to repeat in scary-sounding teaser headlines. But the term tells us more about the age of a bridge than its structural integrity. Functionally obsolete simply means that the bridge was built using different standards than are used today. For example, 53-0062 has almost no shoulders and narrow lanes. Would we build a bridge like this today? No. Is it unsafe? No. It's actually holding up really well.
Another term that doesn't serve us well is structurally deficient. Like the label functionally obsolete, structurally deficient doesn't mean a bridge is unsafe. Rather, it indicates that a bridge is in need of maintenance, such as filling minor cracks or repainting. It's also used to determine eligibility for federal funding of bridge replacements and major rehabilitation. But telling viewers/readers/listeners that a bridge is functionally obsolete or structurally deficient is more provocative than saying it's an older bridge with some minor maintenance issues that can be handled fairly easily and inexpensively.
"We do the best job, the most diligent job we can to inspect our bridge inventory, to identify the conditions of every bridge in the state, and when necessary, to perform repairs to ensure safety and reliability," Jim said. "This is something we've been doing since 1927, and our record is solid. It's one that we work hard at every day to keep intact."


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(NEWSER) – Kathanna Culp, a former high school teacher, went to the principal for help when a student allegedly attempted to extort her in order to stop her from breaking off their illicit relationship. But it backfired on Culp when she was fired and then charged with having an improper relationship with a student, the Houston Chronicle reports. Culp spoke to the principal in December and he alerted authorities. The teen has since graduated.

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Going Public
By David A. Fryxell
The wait is over! We've got the scoop on what the just-released 1940 census can tell you about your family.
Good genealogists learn to be patient. You may not manage to tease out answers about your ancestors until you've done months of research and hit many dead ends. Sometimes, as in the case of the 1940 census, you have to wait 72 years for the resource you need to become available.
But that long wait, imposed by federal privacy restrictions, is over. April 2 at 9 a.m., the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
released the data on 132 million people enumerated in the 1940 census. And unlike previous census releases, which initially were limited to microfilm, images of the 1940 enumeration became available immediately—for free—online at
1940 US Census Community Project
But a 1940 census index—three of them, in fact—is still being created, so knowing your ancestors' enumeration district (ED) will be key to finding them. We'll help you learn that crucial piece of information and take a look at what you can discover about your family from this newly available genealogical goldmine.
A tale of three indexes
The records' free online availability is thanks to an arrangement between NARA and genealogy company Archives.com. Other genealogy websites then began adding all those record images, one state at a time, and feverishly developing indexes. At least three indexes are underway:
Archives.com is working with
, the genealogy division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and British genealogy company brightsolid (owner of the website
), on the 1940 US Census Community Project. This massive volunteer effort has people around the world transcribing 1940 census returns to create a searchable index. "We would like to have 100,000 volunteers," says FamilySearch spokesman Paul Nauta. "If we can get that kind of support, we feel we can complete the indexing project within 12 months. Our index will be double-keyed and arbitrated for maximum quality and accuracy."
That means two volunteers will transcribe every name, and a third person, experienced in reading handwritten records, will resolve any differences. As each state's index is completed, it will be published online. The indexes and images will be free online at FamilySearch.org, and free, at least for a while, at the project partners' sites.
Subscription site
is undertaking its own indexing project. "The indexing will be done in two phases—basic then advanced—so that users can conduct a basic name search shortly after the first images stream live on the website," explains spokesman Matthew Deighton.
The home for Ancestry.com's 1940 census collection is
. "The census images will start streaming live onto Ancestry.com from early April 2012, with the first state indexes available by mid-April, and the complete basic name index live by early fall," Deighton says. "The advanced search index will be complete in 2013. The census will remain free to search on Ancestry.com through December 2013, after which it may [become] a subscriber offering."
Ancestry.com's advanced-search index will catalog almost all the fields in the 1940 census, which asked 34 questions of all residents and an additional 16 questions of a random five percent of the population. The site's new census image viewer will make it easier to spot relatives in the census schedules: When you call up a record in the viewer, the rows for the person you searched for and his household will be highlighted across the whole page. And cross-collection searching means that your Ancestry.com 1940 census searches will generate hints for potential matches other collections.
Yet a third company, MyHeritage.com, based in Israel, is offering the 1940 census free at
MyHeritage.com hopes to upload its first state index within a week of publishing the digital records, spokesperson Caroline Cohen says. This index—being developed separately from the Community Project and Ancestry.com indexes—is "being prepared with a guaranteed accuracy level of 98 percent plus," Cohen says. "Users who are searching the 1940 census elsewhere are also advised to do that on MyHeritage.com."
In addition, the MyHeritage.com census search will be available in 38 languages. If you have a family tree on the site, you'll be automatically notified of potential matches in newly uploaded indexes.
ED education
Having already been so patient, you may not want to wait any longer to start finding ancestors in the 1940 head count. Fortunately, you can dive into the newly released census even before your ancestors get indexed. You'll be able to search the free census images if you know where your ancestor lived. You can browse online images by the enumeration district number (ED for short; more on this in a moment), or use address or geographic information to locate the correct census schedule.
So what's an ED, and how do you figure out your ancestor's? The Census Bureau divided the massive enumeration job into areas one census taker could handle. The 1940 EDs, however, are different from those used in 1930. Depending on the place, an ED might cover several blocks or an entire county.
Stephen P. Morse
, known for his "one-step" genealogy search tools, and Joel D. Weintraub have created an easy-to-use way to
determine 1940 enumeration districts.
You'll need to know your ancestor's address either on April 1, 1940, or in 1930 (in which case the site will guide you through converting the 1930 ED to the 1940 ED).
If you don't know where the family lived, try using city directories, Alien Registration records, naturalizations filed close to 1940, and WWII draft records.
For a more hands-on approach, you can determine your ancestor's ED by comparing 1940 maps to ED maps of the town. View the 1940 ED maps online using
NARA's Online Public Access search
. Enter as search terms 1940 census maps plus the county and state, and a town name if you have one. (
For a shortcut to this search, click here.
) To read descriptions of EDs boundaries, search instead for 1940 census enumeration district descriptions plus the county and state (
or try the shortcut here
Questions, questions
The 1940 census was one of the richest enumerations ever in terms of data collected, although some genealogically important questions got asked only of that random five percent. The census form itself was an unwieldy 23¾x12½ inches, printed on both sides, with room for 40 individuals on each side plus two extra lines for additional questions asked of 5 percent of those listed (see opposite). For the first time, the enumerator had to enter a circled X after the name of the person furnishing the information about the family.
Many questions on the 1940 census are standard: name, age, gender, race, education and place of birth. All information was to be correct as of the official census day, April 1, 1940. Each question was numbered, beginning with two about the location of the household: "Street, avenue, road, etc." and "House number" (in cities and towns). Questions 3 through 6 reported the household's number in the enumerator's order of visits, whether owned (O) or rented (R), value if owned or monthly rent, and whether it was on a farm.
Finally, line 7 got to the name of each person usually living there as of April 1; those temporarily absent from the household were marked with Ab. Newborns not yet named were marked Infant. Each individual's relation to the head of household came next, followed by sex (M or F) and "Color or Race." Codes used for this 10th question were W for white, Neg for Negro, In for Indian, Chi for Chinese, Jp for Japanese, Fil for Filipino, Hin for Hindu and Kor for Korean; others were to be spelled out.
Column 11 asked for age at last birthday; the ages of children less than one were to be given in fractions of 1/12—so, for example, 9/12 for a child born in June 1939. Last, under "Personal Description," was marital status: single (S), married (M), widowed (Wd), or divorced (D).
Next came two questions about education: whether the person had attended school or college any time in the previous month, and highest grade of school completed, indicated by 1 through 8 for elementary and middle grades, H-1 through H-4 for high school, C-1 through C-4 for college and C-5 for subsequent higher education.
The instructions for question 15, place of birth, were a reflection of the times. For those born in the United States, the state, territory or possession was listed. For those foreign born whose countries of origin might have been overrun by Nazi Germany, enumerators were told to "give country in which birthplace was situated on Jan. 1, 1937." Those born in French Canada were also to be distinguished from "Canada-English," as were those born in the "Irish Free State from Northern Ireland." Foreign-born individuals were asked their citizenship in question 16.
The next batch of questions relate to where the person lived five years prior, on April 1, 1935. If that was a different city or town (rather than a different addresses in the same "place"), the enumerator was to fill in the name of the city or other place of more than 2,500 population (otherwise, R for rural), county, state and whether the home was on a farm.
Not surprisingly given the Depression, several questions asked those age 14 and older about employment. For those not employed or seeking work, codes indicated home housework (H), in school (S), unable to work (U) or other (Ot). Those with jobs were asked about their occupation, industry, number of weeks worked in 1939, and income. The census asked whether each person worked for Depression-era employment programs (CCC, WPA or NYA) the week of March 24-30, and income for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 1939.
The 5 percent
That was it, alas, for the regular questionnaire. Those whose names fell on lines 14 and 29 of each side of the form—about five percent of everyone listed—were also asked supplementary questions 35 through 50. If you're lucky enough to have an ancestor among this five percent, you'll also learn:
Place of birth of father and mother
"Language spoken in home in earliest childhood"
Veteran status, including whether the person is the wife, widow or under-18-year-old child of a veteran. Codes used to indicate which war were: W for what we now call the First World War; S for Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection or Boxer Rebellion; R for peacetime regular military; and Ot for other. Social Security status, including whether the person had a Social Security number.
"Usual Occupation, Industry and Class of Worker"—for the unemployed, this was a way to gather information on what people would be doing if they had a job.
For all women who were or had been married, whether married more than once, age at first marriage, and total number of children not counting stillbirths.
You might wish these supplemental questions had been asked of everyone, but unfortunately this sampling technique was the shape of things to come. Only in 1980 would everyone again complete a long form. The latest census, in 2010, used just 10 questions and skipped the long form entirely. So relish the cornucopia of data released at least with the 1940 census. Future genealogists won't be able to use the census to learn nearly as much about us—no matter how patient they are.
Those Were the Days
In 1940 …
The US population was 132 million.
The national debt was $43 billion.
Average salary was $1,725 a year.
Minimum wage was 30 cents an hour.
A new car cost $850, a gallon of gas 11 cents.
A gallon of milk cost 54 cents.
A first-class stamp was 3 cents.
Fifty-five percent of US homes had indoor plumbing.
Life expectancy at birth was 65.9 years for females, 61.6 for males.
The Academy Award for Best Picture went to
Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" was the No. 1 song.
The Pulitzer Prize for best novel went to
The Grapes of Wrath
by John Steinbeck.
Find more fun facts from the years 1930 to 2011 in
Remember That?
by the editors of
Family Tree Magazine
Tip: Share your 1940 census finds with family. Because the people listed lived within recent memory,
their names might trigger recollections and stories.
Tip: Many large libraries with genealogy departments have enumeration district finding guides for their areas. Check your library's website or contact the genealogy reference desk.
More Online
Free Web Content
Census recording forms
2012 podcast: Census Extravaganza
Official census dates
For Plus Members
What you'll learn from the census
Tackle census research challenges
Ancestors missing from the census
Census Secrets CD
Online Census Secrets on-demand webinar
State censuses guide download
From the May/June 2012 issue of
Family Tree Magazine


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Hello doctor I have been suffering from eyelashes fall out my lashes are frequently falling out what may be the reason.
One of the most contagious infections to affect children and adults is conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. This makes the blood vessels of the eye more visible and turns the white part of the eye pinkish. This condition can be caused by a number of factors such as exposure to bacteria or viruses, allergens and irritants. Treatment for conjunctivitis depends on the cause of the condition.
The first step towards treating this disease is to correctly diagnose it. Some of the symptoms that can be noticed are:
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If you notice any of these symptoms persisting for over a few days, consult a doctor immediately. There are two aspects to dealing with conjunctivitis; preventing the infection from spreading and reducing the infection. Here are a few tips to help stop the infection from spreading.
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- Wash your hands often. This is especially important if you have touched your eyes and will prevent the infection from spreading.
- Avoid sharing contact lenses, eye makeup and other forms of makeup along with makeup brushes.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes. Often conjunctivitis can affect only one eye at a time. Keeping yourself from rubbing or touching the infected eye will keep the infection from spreading to the other eye.
- Remove the discharge from around your eye every few hours with a clean cotton swab. Throw the swab away after it has been used once and wash your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- Avoid using swimming pools and hot tubs.
- Wash towels. Pillow cases, sheets and other things that come in regular contact with your eyes every few days with hot water to disinfect them.
In most cases of infective conjunctivitis, antibiotics are not needed. Instead lubricant eye drops are prescribed that are available over the counter. This can help ease soreness and stickiness in the eye. When using lubricant eye drops, do not let the dropper touch the infected eye and do not use the same eye drops for both eyes. Untreated conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotics such as chloramphenicol and fusidic acid. These antibiotics can have a few side effects such as blurred vision and hence you must avoid driving and operating heavy machinery after using them.


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Hi all,
I have searched the forum for information on this network adapter but no results so I figure I would ask. These devices provide connectivity via the ethernet port I am wondering if we can put them into monitor mode. They do have an Atheros chipset so I know that is supported however I am a little troubled on how could we place the ethernet port in monitor mode if at all possible?
No you cannot. this is not a wireless card, but an AP/bridge.
Thanks for the quick response. I thought so, I was told that someone was using these but I had a gut feeling that this was not true. Well at least they do work preety good!


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Harris, Charlaine. Dead Reckoning
The long-awaited latest Sookie Stackhouse book was published early in May. In it, Sookie deals with the fallout from the fae war, has a big change in her relationship status, discovers great-uncle Dermot has a knack for home improvements, and is happy to see Bubba back from an extended trip. Sookie's friends and family never have a dull moment as excitement and trouble happen wherever Sookie goes.
This is one of those series you really need to read from book one. If it catches your fancy, you'll find yourself quickly devouring the rest of the series. Fans won't want to miss this latest.
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got beef with someone?
battle here.
get your 2 or however many together and post up for voting.
set a limit on the number of days you can vote and ONE AT A TIME.
dont be settin no week long voting times, shit should not go over 2 days.
got beef with someone?
battle here.
get your 2 or however many together and post up for voting.
set a limit on the number of days you can vote and ONE AT A TIME.
dont be settin no week long voting times, shit should not go over 2 days.
say i dont like zenngen or pleasedontstayr(figurative speech)what the fuck does this do? poll who gets more votes?
"Austin Wells stated the books will be burned, the books will stay there...The letters have left the page!"- Rammellzee(style warz)
"I'm a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two normal men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four."-Joel Rosenberg
no more polls.....you count it up yourself. its a self running thing.
Fuck off.
vice just sit out for a run or 2 you will get the hang of it, if you want to call them out do it threw pm's or in the chat thread.
haha no problem i see your frustration. it pretty self explainatory but some people need further explaining. let hope this all runs smooth though.
Fuck off.
haha Vice has questioned every one of these threads..
No More Weekly Toy Battles.
what's a battle?
does any1 want to battle
I'm down. What's the word.
No More Weekly Toy Battles.
Null, both are fucking hideous.
No More Weekly Toy Battles.
they both suck. copying other peoples style don't mean you then in turn gain style. Style in its purest form is individuality, and your piece zoo has none. Ms youve been working those letters for awhile i would expect them to look alot better by now. You both could use a trip back to the basics imo.
if i had to vote id go with ms but its like this, would you rather step in dried dog shit barefoot or wet shit with your fresh nikes. in reality neither. Fuck beef if you cant even cook. my 2 cents. Now tell me how i suck at life and you want to battle me. lol
id rather step in wet shit with my nikes, so who am i voting for now??
yo token, you suck at life, battle me. jokes, thanks for the feedback
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and hey people read the post, my piece is 3 years old and ms did his shit 2 days ago... i chose that piece because it has the least structure of anything ive done before... and i know it still looks 100 times better than ms's lol... i was simply moving that post to the proper thread
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keep shit talking guy. i already won before you even posted yours, but for your consolation its 3 votes for me against none for you so stay with your delusions. and by the way we all know that 3 years ago you were sucking on your thumb and didnt know what graffiti is, who do you think your foolin here your 14 at best
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ill be 25 next month actually... but who voted for u? everyone nulled it so far lol
your the smallest 24 year old ive ever seen. dont lie
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The novels overall storyline is interesting but a bit confusing in the beginning due to the ancestor flashbacks. The American relatives of Quentin add a new aspect to the plot. The character development of Rebecca is well done, although she speaks more like an American than someone of British descent. Quentin also has limited British turns of phrases, which is odd for an English aristocrat. Langs description of the landscape and house are well done. On Sparrows Hill is a great book to get lost in for people who like a modern setting yet an old world flavor of baronial estates and bygone elegance. -- Khrista Beckmann, Christian Book Previews.com
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But all those "Brainiacs" insisted that there was no way it would be called the "iPhone 5".
*** {Said in the most over the top, stereotypical nerd voice}
"Everyone knows that the gravity of the galactic center of Photon-Xterianto929158 is far less than on Photon-Yestero45362. Geesh Guys." Snort Snort Snort ***
Thats how I perceived it every time I had to read that there was no way that Apple would call it the iPhone 5.
"Itsch the sixtch generatchion. Only a moron woldch callch itch an iPhone fivech". Snort Snort Snort
There is still a chance its not called the iPhone 5. But I dont care. I also dont care what they call it. I just find it funny when "brainiacs" think they know everything.
Finally! To get rid of my blue iPhone 4... This moment couldn't come sooner... I need a tissue. Jk
Its been fairly clear Apples intentions are to do full number increments to the name every two models.
Next year expect iPhone 5S, in 2014 expect iPhone 6 yet it will be the 8th model. It's not that hard to understand or make sense of.
If you really want, just think of the iPhone 4S, as iPhone 4.5. Cos at the end of the day that's all it was, I slight improvement to the iPhone 4
Why get butthurt over a name? Assassins Creed 3 isn't the third game in the series, you don't see people having freak outs over that.
If you go by the model numbers then Apple considers it the 5th iPhone. By their thinking basically the first iPhone and the iPhone 3G were pretty much the same, at least internally (with the obvious exception of it being 3G capable).
iPhone 1,1 iPhone 2G
iPhone 1,2 iPhone 3G
iPhone 2,1 iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3,1 iPhone 4
iPhone 4,1 iPhone 4S
September 12th is MY Birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEE!! Even if it is just the announcement date, I'm still stoked!!
A day after Sons of Anarchy new season??? Can next week get any better???
The only thing that is fairly clear is Apple doesn't know what the hell to call their products any more. iPad coming before and after iPad 2 is proof enough of that.
WTF! No announcement of an iPod Touch 5G!


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The nice folks at Catpods sent us an Original Catpod to test and, boy, was everyone excited to check it out! It's really sturdy and weighs enough that it doesn't move around, at least on the carpet. The cardboard is very dense and so far has stood-up to some serious scratching. And I love that all the Catpod products are made in the USA!
The peepholes on the sides are a real attention getter. Arms and noses are constantly being poked into the holes. "What's in there?" says Theo.
Ando of course dominated while I had the camera out, but everyone has been taking turns in (and on) their new Catpod. They absolutely love it!
Here's your chance to win your very own Catpod! To enter, please visit the Catpods online store to see all the different styles of Catpods they offer, then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling us which is your favorite and why you think your cats would love it. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing and announced on October 3, 2011. One entry per person. Due to shipping costs, this giveaway is limited to addresses in the continental US.


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CPAC: A discussion with Conservative bloggers
posted at 11:51 am on February 10, 2012 by Bruce McQuain
What an interesting day at the CPAC bloggers lounge. Why? Well, WiFi sucked (again), so it wasn't that. And I heard a variety of speeches which kept me interested for about 5 minutes before I wanted to do something else (with one notable exception). No offense to the speakers or the speeches, but I've pretty much heard variations on most of the themes any number of times. I'm an old guy, remember?
Nope, the reason it was interesting was the opportunity I had to talk with a number of engaged and interested conservative bloggers and to get their opinions on certain questions I have. I decided I could listen to the speeches anytime, they're even archived on line, but the opportunity to talk with this collection of distinguished bloggers doesn't happen often.
I felt the place to find CPAC gold was (and is) in the blogger's lounge.
I got around to 10 bloggers today and ask a series of questions based on my earlier post about the enthusiasm gap. Citing the PPP poll I essentially asked each if they thought it was real or just perceived.
Most thought that there was definitely an enthusiasm gap, but many of them attributed it to different things. Duane Lester wondered if perhaps "uninspired" would be a better descriptor than "unenthusiastic". "Can you think of a single one [of the present candidates] that could pump up a Tea Party rally", he asked? He felt that most voters were just not inspired by the field.
Brian Garst agreed that there was little enthusiasm for the field. Jeff Dunetz feels it's a function of voters not yet knowing who they want. And Ed Morrissey agreed there was a lack of enthusiasm but felt it was pretty normal for a primary season.
Regardless of the reason, though, all agreed that enthusiasm, at least for now, is down among the GOP. Of course, party primaries are tricky beasts. There are also legions of voters who aren't even engaged at this point and won't be until late next year. And there are also a good percentage who are fine with letting others who do choose to vote in the primary pick their candidate.
More interesting to me though was the concern some of them voiced about the field. Again, remember, for the most part I'm talking with conservative activists who are political junkies. So they are definitely plugged in. And many of them aren't pleased with the choices they're being given. That best explains the enthusiasm gap to me.
I then asked if any of them had decided on or endorsed any of the current candidates? Surprisingly, of the 9 I talked to 4 1/2 had decided on Santorum. I'll get to the half in a minute. The rest had not yet made a pick.
The one I'm characterizing as a half is Warner Todd Houston who hasn't yet officially endorsed but is within a gnat's eyelash of doing so, and his pick is Santorum.
So why Santorum? Jeff Dunetz posted his endorsement earlier today. He feels Santorum is the only candidate, of the three, who can articulate the Conservative vision. Ed Morrissey has also endorsed Santorum for a variety of reasons to include integrity, presents a clear contrast to Obama, is the most consistent Conservative and has run the most honorable campaign. I asked about the charges of Santorum being a "Big Government Conservative" and got mixed reactions to that with some acknowledging the charge and others not feeling that was really significant.
But surprisingly, at least to me, Santorum was the pick of those who had made one. Not a single person went with Gingrich, Paul or Romney. As Ed said, "Romney doesn't speak 'conservative' very well." And, well, Newt is Newt.
That brought me to my next question – "So, regardless of who wins the nomination, do you think the GOP faithful will coalesce behind them?" To a person they said yes (with the caveat that "yes" didn't apply to Ron Paul) however there were some interesting "buts".
For instance, Warner Todd Houston thought that if the nominee was Romney, the voters would turn out and do their duty but the possibility exists that the activists, such as bloggers, wouldn't work very hard toward his election. That would mean far fewer posts than had their candidate gotten the nominee and probably less in defense of Romney in push back. In other words they wouldn't engage at the level they might with a more conservative candidate. And of course that lack of support could hurt in a GOTV effort where the electorate doesn't see the level of enthusiasm necessary to convince them of the necessity to vote.
Juliette Ochieng also believed that Republican voters would turn out but not enthusiastically, as did Brian Garst. Nice Deb was of the opinion that if Romney was the candidate, the possibility existed that some Conservative voters wouldn't support him.
Doug Mataconis (the only libertarian in the group of bloggers interviewed – he and I essentially represent the libertarian contingent here) made an important point that I think should be remembered in all this talk about enthusiasm or lack thereof. As much as Republican voters may dislike this or that Republican primary candidate, they dislike Barack Obama even more. And one has to wonder, once the focus is turned on Obama and his record, if that will provide all the incentive necessary to make Republican voters enthusiastic enough for their candidate to win.
Duane Lester thinks it will. He feels that most people are broadly motivated to either seek pleasure or avoid pain. And when November comes around, they're going to reason that they can avoid the most pain by voting against Barack Obama. It may not be the perfect election for the Republican candidate, and Republican voters would again find themselves voting as much against one candidate as for theirs. But, as mentioned, in this election, that may be motivation enough to carry the day.
I ask each of them to put on the forecasting hats on and tell me whether they think the economy will improve enough to help Obama's re-election chances.
Most didn't think it would, although Jeff Dunetz said he hoped the economy would improve, not for Obama's sake, but for the rest of the country's sake. The bloggers felt that while there may be some improvement, it probably wouldn't be enough to give him a boost. However, many of them felt that the media would aid and abet the perception of improvement to a much higher degree than was real. Warner Todd Houston pointed out the recent unemployment numbers as an example, where the media hyped the percentage and the drop in the unemployment number but ignored the number of people who had dropped out of the labor force (1.2 million) which, of course, makes the unemployment percentage suspect.
Peter Ingemi quipped that while there may be some improvement, Obama "can't repeal the business cycle" no matter how badly he'd like too. And there are other things upcoming that could effect the economy negatively. Taxes, new regulations, increasing gas prices and the sequestration cuts (which I will discuss at length in another post based on the discussion of sequestration as it applies to defense with Rep. McKeon).
All of those could slow down the economy just as it is starting to pick up a little speed. Then there are some possible external events which may have an impact. The unrest in the Middle East, Iran, and the possible collapse in Europe, although Ed Morrissey thinks that a European collapse would actually benefit Obama because he'd have something to blame the economic problems on. Given the propensity of this president to attempt to blame shift, I can't disagree.
As with any session like this we wandered off in other areas briefly. Probably one of the most interesting remarks came from Juliette Ochieng concerning how we ever elected a president like Barack Obama – "we've been culturally 'softened up' to support an Obama."
That struck me as the most succinct description of how this all happened over many years that I've heard. We've discussed many times how the left redefines words and concepts and stands them on their heads. How academia and government are filled with leftists. How the conversation has shifted from self-reliance and being proud about it to dependence and not being ashamed of it.
And this is what it has brought us:
The Heritage Foundation's 2012 Index of Dependence on Government shows an alarming trend under the Obama Administration of a level of dependence on our government that has never been seen before. Today, a full 70 percent of the federal government's budget goes to pay for housing, food, income, student aid, or other assistance, with recipients ranging from college students to retirees to welfare beneficiaries.
Another future post to discuss the Heritage Foundation's findings in conjunction with Juliette's premise is in the offing.
But back to the bloggers – finally I asked them who they saw in the future that might be, for lack of a better description, the 21st Century Ronald Reagan. To a person, they all mentioned Marco Rubio, the Senator from Florida. Others were mentioned as well, but Rubio was a consensus pick and usually the first name mentioned. Val Prieto of the great Cuban-American blog "Babalu" said he wanted to see Rubio get a little more seasoning (like being a governor? Please) but that Rubio was someone who could make Conservatives happy. Brian Garst said that Rubio is able to articulate the Conservative vision without all the fiery rhetoric. He makes it positive, non-threatening and desirable. And he did all three during his speech to CPAC today. He also held a session with CPAC bloggers today which you may want to check out.
Anyway, a very enlightening and enjoyable day at CPAC. More of the same tomorrow as I continue to check the temperature of the Conservative world.
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Lost Oil Pressure? Don't Lose Hope
I know with M5x and S5x engines there has been some documented issues with the oil pump nut backing off and causing loss of oil pressure and in most cases that include non-enthusiast drivers they continue to drive the car with the bright red oil dummy light on until the engine "starts actin' funny."
Now I am here to share my recent experience with a 2001 330i I purchased that had this exact problem to reassure those with similar issues that not all hope is lost.
If you were smart enough to shut your engine down as soon as the red oil light came on then kudus to you, simply repair your oil pump and keep truckin' but if you, your wife, gf, mom, previous owner were not so diligent then read on and be prepared to do some wrenching.
1. DO NOT attempt to repair the oil pump to restore pressure just to see how it will run. Most likely you have metal shavings setting on your bearing surfaces that will do more damage if you restore pressure and circulate them!
2. Perform a compression test. Healthy M54 compression should be at least around 180psi or greater.
3. If you have access to a boroscope then check the condition of your cylinder walls.
4. Drain all your oil and check for metal.
Here's where it begins to suck.
5. Pull your oil pan, remove the oil pump and windage tray.
6. Pull rod caps and main bearing caps to check for damage to bearing surfaces. If they are ok apply assembly lube and reinstall. Be aware that rod bolts are one time use so you will need to purchase new rod bolts. (My rod bearings were burned up but my main bearings were ok.)
7. Pull your valve cover and inspect your cam bearing surfaces / caps and lifters (In my case the bearing surface / caps 6 & 7 on the intake had completely scored up my intake cam shaft turning the caps black from the heat and cracking one in half not to mention just about all my lifters had collapsed.)
~ At this point if your compression test is healthy and you have not found any evidence of damage to any bearing surface or metal in your oil then wash down your valve train with a quart of fresh oil, repair your oil pump and button everything backup. Otherwise you have 2 choices. Replace the entire engine or rebuild it. (I chose to rebuild it)
8. Pull the cylinder head off the engine and at the very least have it cleaned in a parts washer to remove all metal shavings. Make note of any damaged parts and order replacements.
9. Remove the pistons and rods.
10. Purchase a 89mm Flex-Hone 240 Grit cylinder hone. Use this with a power drill to de-glaze your cylinder walls and restore crosshatching.
*Be sure to use hone oil or a light conventional oil and clean the bore many times with soapy water when you finish.
11. Install pistons with new rings, rod bearings, and rod bolts.
12. Reinstall your oil pump, windage tray and oil pan.
13. Reinstall your cylinder head using a new head gasket.
14. Assemble the remainder of the engine using new gaskets, seals, and orings. (This is also a good time to do other maintenance such as the oil filter housing gasket, VANOS seals, etc.)
15. In preparation for breaking in your new rings and bearings install a new oil filter and fill your crankcase with a conventional oil that has a high Zinc (ZDDP) content, (I used Shell Rotella T SAE 30).
This tends to be an issue that mechanics argue back and forth about. So here's my take.
16. Start your engine and allow it to warm up.
17. Rev your engine to 2-3k with a few 10-20 second revs to 5-6k in between for about 20-30 minutes.
18. Immediately change your oil and filter still using the same conventional oil you used for the initial break in.
19. After about 500 miles change your oil again to the synthetic oil of your choice.
20. Enjoy.
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A modern icon of the Annunciation, or the announcing, the Holy Archangel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary Theotokos as she sits quietly spinning wool and praying in the house at Nazareth where she lived. The great Archangel has come to tell her that she will give birth to God Incarnate, and yet she can still remain a virgin for all time as she has vowed before God from the time that she lived in the Temple.
God's Will needs our agreement to have a free reign in this world, for God always respects our free will, even when we are wrong, although He does not always let us do what we wish. In God's Providence, He touches the free choice of His creatures so that in spite of any resistance to His Will, goodness can still come, preventing anything from happening that cannot have goodness in our choices as a possibility. We don't get to choose reality, but we can use our choices to seek and find blessings in whatever circumstances are before us. The Virgin chose most wisely by agreeing to be the Birth-Giver of God, and by this cooperation, God is born on earth. Let us thank her, for in this choice we have been blessed too.


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The install script doesn't work, it hangs at keyboard layout selection.
I attempted to manually install creating my own partition table and formatting it correctly in fdisk, it runs out of space (inodes ugh) and cannot copy/preserve files.
I was wondering if anyone could help at all?
The last two times I asked for help I received infractions.
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Residential architects know only too well the challenges that arise when designing a custom home for a demanding client. Architects who toil in the realm of special-needs multifamily housing, however, face a different set of obstacles and obligations. Instead of satisfying the needs of just one client, the design pro must meet the severe budgetary constraints of the hiring organization as well as the highly individual needs of multiple future residents. "It's [certainly] easier to meet a client's needs when they can afford it," says architect Kathy Dorgan, principal of Dorgan Architecture and Planning in Storrs, Conn.
In addition to satisfying conservative clients and antagonistic NIMBYs, these architects must design buildings that support greater independence for the physically challenged, environments that brighten the spirits of children with AIDS, and spaces that help reintegrate homeless citizens into society. Good architecture is essential, but careful product details and durable material selections play vital roles in making this type of housing feel special for everyone who dwells there.
less for more "There are certain requirements the hiring agency will have," says New York City architect Beth Cooper Lawrence, who has been designing affordable and special-needs housing in the New York metropolitan area since 1979. "Knowing the potential occupants is also a key factor." The more specifically a project meets the needs of its residents, the more creativity and architectural ingenuity it can show. Everything, however, is dictated by dollars.
"Price is usually the first consideration for me," says Cooper Lawrence, whose portfolio includes housing for the homeless and mentally ill. "I spend less in the rooms and more in the common spaces, where wear and aesthetics are a concern." Some of the specs she favors for lobbies and hallways are durable, heavy vinyl wall coverings and laminate flooring, which doesn't fade and is easily replaced when damaged. She also likes commercial-grade vinyl floor tile for public spaces and long-wearing vinyl composite tile for the private rooms.
James E. Andrews, AIA, is a strong believer in going to the source for both inspiration and design rigor. "I try to understand the particular needs and requirements of the group that will live in the residences," says the principal of Andrews Architects in Portland, Ore. Field work is his study tool. "If you have a population of that group in your area, make a visit and look at what they do, see how they live, and ask questions," he says. First-hand knowledge gives him the insight he needs when it comes time to detail the project and select materials. "It's your best chance for a winning project."
Some of Andrews' solutions are fairly straightforward. For instance, when designing kitchen facilities for residents in wheelchairs he'll choose wall ovens with side-hinged doors and pull-out bread boards directly underneath. "The side hinges give them easier access, and they can use the board for hot items." Other projects require greater depth of research and understanding of the disability. "One project I did for brain injured residents had doorless closets and cabinets," he explains. "They don't remember where things are, so having everything open helps with memory."
true colors Color is a simple yet powerful tool in architecture, and it's even more important to people with special needs. For them, it can help or harm, depending on how and where it's applied. Used with discernment, it can provide essential assistance in orientation and differentiation to the elderly and the vision-impaired, or it can lead them dangerously astray.
That's why architect Kathy Dorgan is vigilant in selecting and placing color. Color changes on the floor, near steps, and in hallways require particular precision. "I am careful not to do a dark border on the front of steps because it makes the elderly think there is a void to step down," she says. Cooper Lawrence concurs, "For the elderly, color is a big deal. It shouldn't be too bright or too dark."
Other groups, such as children with AIDS or cancer, are encouraged by bright, cheerful colors. Some organizations believe that certain colors can affect the moods of individuals undergoing rehabilitation for substance abuse and those with mental disability. While not everyone believes in such a direct, specific link between color and behavior, no one disputes that natural light is a significant mood enhancer. "Light is important for all people, but it might be more important for people who are stuck indoors," says Andrews. As a result, creating light-filled interior spaces is among the most important goals for architects doing supportive housing.


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'The vim and vigor the Flyers exhibited before exiting last year's Stanley Cup playoffs just one win shy of the final round were gone. It was obliterated by a six-game Eastern Conference quarterfinals series loss that was punctuated by the worst defeat ever suffered in the postseason by Philadelphia.'
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"One of the best thing that Christians can do in our cities is throw really good parties," Runyon said.
Forty-five years ago Runyon referred to Harold as "my good friend, the tall and stately columnist for the New York Mirror."
Everyone else wore one then, why didn't he, Runyon asked Harold.
"Because I do not look good in a hat," Runyon quoted Harold as replying.
Runyon was born in Kansas, after all, and his Times Square was a fantasy even in 1950.
Runyon was popular, not because he was a particularly good fellow, but because he was so supremely cheerful.
And she knew that from the beginning she had hoped that Runyon would appear.
Sylvia and Runyon had made a run for it and had got home before the worst of it came, she had said.
That was to say, Runyon was the moving factor in the arrangement.
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- You can download the REMICADE® Appointment Preparation Guide, a valuable resource for your patients that helps facilitate discussion by assessing their current treatment and condition. Click here to download the guide. (Requires Adobe® Reader®. Click here to download.)
- There are also many brochures available on each indication and patient cost support. To get these brochures for your practice, you can have a sales representative deliver them to your office.
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Maeve Binchy
Maeve Binchy's gentle stories explore the fabric of women's lives and their relationships with family, friends, and lovers. Although often set in larger (usually Irish) cities, her stories have a small-town feel, where communities of people intersect. Characters are more important than plot in Binchy's novels; she presents interesting, true-to-life characters sympathetically. Stories unfold at a leisurely pace, though they keep the reader engrossed by skillfully forging emotional links between readers and characters.
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The mission of the Cisco College Transition Center is to provide comprehensive quality services that facilitate successful transition into higher education and career programs, from high school through licensure, certification and/or baccalaureate completion.
The Process
If you are thinking about and or planning to transfer from Cisco College, the following steps will aid you in the process:
1. Determine where you would like to go - this is where the Transition Centers can be helpful.
2. Review their academic programs to make sure your desired program of study is offered.
3. Review the tuition and fees to make sure it is within your college budget.
4. Make sure the town/city has the amenities you need and/or want.
5. Obtain a Transfer Equivalency list to see what courses will transfer and how they will appear on your transcript.
6. Contact the Admissions office of the college to which you want to transfer and they will assist you in completing the attendance and transfer requirements.
*To access a list of colleges in Texas and link to their Transfer Information and Tuition Information, click here.
**Click here to link to the TCCN (Texas Common Course Numbering System) website. A list of participating institutions can be found on the TCCN site. If you have any questions about the TCCN information, contact the Transition Center Specialist.
General Information About College
General Information About Entering the Workforce
Students with Disabilities
African-American Students
Hispanic Students
Financial Aid
Helpful Publications
For additional information or to share questions/concerns, contact:
Lori Grubbs, Director of College Transitions or Renee Leath, Transition Center Specialist


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Orchestra Leadership Academy Seminars
- Think SMART*: Aligning Money & Organizational Strategy
- Navigating Conflict
- The Patron Growth Model: An Integrated Approach to Sales, Fundraising, & Loyalty
- Building the Right Board for Fundraising Effectiveness
- Community Partnerships & Public Value: Music Programs in Healthcare Settings
- Inclusion & Diversity in Orchestras
- Financial Sustainability Today: Updating Best Practices for a New Economic Reality
- Good Governance for Board Chairs
- Communication Tools for Effectiveness in Stressed Environments
Tuesday, June 5
Think SMART*: Aligning Money & Organizational Strategy
Tuesday, June 5 9:00AM-5:30PM
This seminar will unlock the mysteries of balance sheet analysis
specifically for orchestras, highlighting the leading indicators of
strength, weakness and risk, and how to connect money and strategy. You
will learn how to look at your own orchestra's financial position using
this approach, to engage leadership teams and other stakeholders in a
deeper conversation about your strategy and the ways in which your
financial position informs your degree of risk. Is your organization
well positioned to undertake a capital campaign? Begin a new initiative?
Expand or manage contraction? Take risks in your programming? Find out
how to name your pain and convert those vague anxieties into a real
conversation that can become the basis of meaningful change.
Allison M. Crump, senior associate, TDC; Susan Nelson, principal, Technical Development Corporation; others tbd
* Strategy and Money Alignment Readiness Tool
Navigating Conflict
(2 day seminar)
Tuesday, June 5 9:00AM-5:30PM
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
Conflict and challenging discussion among staff, board, and musicians are often a given. The ability to navigate this tension can have tremendous implications for the orchestra's stakeholders, and for the success of the organization itself. This seminar will give participants the skills to generate productive interactions and make these conflicts work for the organization instead of against it. You will analyze case studies and participate in skill-building exercises on issues directly affecting your organization.
This seminar is designed for executive directors, board members,
musicians, staff, conductors, and any others with an interest in
learning effective communication and conflict-management skills.
Phil McArthur, partner & co-founder, Action Design
The Patron Growth Model: An Integrated Approach to Sales,Fundraising, & Loyalty
(2 day seminar)
Tuesday, June 5 9:00AM-5:30PM
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
Our industry is undergoing a revenue renaissance: a culture of patron development is emerging which is requiring us to anticipate the evolving needs of patrons at every stage of their relationship, from ticket-buyer to annual contributor; subscriber to legacy donor. Marketing and development staffs are working more as if a single unit. Why? Because while music is our mission, the development of patrons is our primary business. This is rendering the traditional monikers of "marketing" and "development" insufficient. In this seminar participants will learn: The driving patron-based forces behind why orchestras must change; How development of a patron is different from marketing and fundraising; About "ideal patrons" and how to attract, incentivize, and earn a relationship with them; and practical strategies for developing a robust patron base.
Paul Hogle, executive vice president, Detroit Symphony; David Snead, vice president of marketing, New York Philharmonic
Wednesday, June 6
Building the Right Board for Fundraising Effectiveness
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
Has your contributed income been shrinking each year? Does your board need to play a larger and more pro-active role in its fundraising efforts? This seminar will focus on how to build your board's skills in a hands-on session designed for executive directors, development staff, and board members who have an interest in increasing their board's capacity for fundraising.
Chuck Loring, senior partner, Loring, Sternberg & Associates, and senior governance associate, BoardSource
Community Partnerships & Public Value: Music Programs in Healthcare Settings
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
Many orchestras are developing partnerships with hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other local organizations. In this seminar participants will learn some of the skills and best practices necessary to create high quality programs for a range of healthcare settings. Designed for executive directors, education and community engagement personnel, and other staff members with an interest in the intersection of music and health, the seminar will help participants design, implement, and assess quality programs. Although this seminar will focus on music programs geared for healthcare settings, participants will learn key principles and skills necessary for success in any community-setting.
Laurie Farnan, music therapist, MMT, NMT, WMTR, MT-BC; Ann Gregg, director, community programs, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall; Sarah Johnson, director, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall; Michelle A. Kaebisch, director of education and community engagement, Madison Symphony Orchestra
Agenda Faculty Bios
Inclusion & Diversity in Orchestras
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
As orchestras continue to earn their public value, examine their own social responsibility, and deepen authentic connections to diverse stakeholders, developing thinking and action around long-term inclusion and diversity is key. Seminar participants will use a case study from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's diversity plan to explore key questions around moving inclusion and diversity work forward. Participants will walk away with strategies for beginning conversation and action around this work at their own orchestras.
Inclusion and diversity is an issue that demands our attention at all levels and therefore this seminar is designed for trustees, executive directors, staff, and conductors.
Dr. Audrey Murrell, associate professor of business administration, psychology and public and international affairs, University of Pittsburgh, and director, the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership, University of Pittsburgh; Jessica Schmidt, director, education and community engagement, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Financial Sustainability Today: Updating Best Practices for a New Economic Reality
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
Many orchestras inherited traditional assumptions about financial "best practices" which may in fact have a negative impact on the health of an organization. Through NFF's observations of innovations and resiliency in the field this seminar challenges some of these assumptions, and offers a first step towards a new, realistic approach to putting orchestras on a firmer financial footing. Financial practices examined include: endowments, capitalization, facility projects, the full (and hidden) costs of running your orchestra, and structural and annual deficits. This seminar is designed for executive directors, board members, and anyone with an interest in their orchestra's financial health.
Kim Cook, manager, arts & culture, Nonprofit Finance Fund; Jessica Prue, associate, Western Region, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Agenda Faculty Bios
Good Governance for Board Chairs
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
What kind of board leadership is required for the level of governance needed today? How can your board more effectively focus on the work that really matters – e.g. long-term strategic thinking, financial sustainability, and risk management? This seminar focuses on issues unique to the governance leadership role, and is particularly targeted to new and incoming board chairs. Topics to be addressed include board roles and responsibilities; the board chair/executive director relationship; board member identification, recruitment, orientation and renewal; legal and financial issues of boards; and financial stewardship.
Lowell J. Noteboom, chair, League of American Orchestras; Alan Valentine, president & CEO, Nashville Symphony
Communication Tools for Effectiveness in Stressed Environments
Wednesday, June 6 8:00AM-12:30PM
How do you most effectively "crisis-proof" your organization, and yourself, during periods of rapid change, stress, and contention? What are some of the critical communication skills needed to lead, direct, and manage difficult, often sensitive and emotional situations? This seminar will provide you with sensible, constructive practices and strategies to deal with the most challenging circumstances and issues, whether they are community relations, marketing and PR, reputational threats, crisis communication recovery, or just persistent bad news. This seminar is designed for executive directors, musicians, staff, board members, conductors, and any others interested in enhancing their personal, professional, and institutional communication skills.
James E. Lukaszewski, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, author, lecturer, teacher, senior executive counselor and coach; president, Lukaszewski Group Division, Risdall Marketing Group


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Message Board
James Swain Message Board
Talk about the novels, new and used books that Swain has written!
Author Swain's Book Reviews
Grift Sense
Pocket, Jun 2001, 23.95, 320 pp. ISBN: 0743406222 In 1998, Acropolis Resort and Casino pit boss Wily hires former cop Tony Valentine to review the tape of a man winning $50,000 at black jack. Wily is positive the man cheated perhaps with the help of his dealer Nola Briggs. While watching the tape, Tony calculates that Frank wins 65-70% of the time regardless of what is dealt. Using the Blackjack Master Program to find trends, Tony learns t...
Loaded Dice
Ballantine, Jun 2004, 22.95, 320 pp. ISBN: 0345463269 Acropolis casino owner Nick Nicocropolis asks former Atlantic City cop turned international gaming consultant Tony Valentine to ascertain how an apparent blackjack novice using a card to explain the rules could win $25,000. Tony, who happens to be in town showing off the latest electronic cheating gizmo Deadlock, agrees. Also strange is the fact that the tyro winner Lucy Price also complains...
Mr. Lucky
Ballantine, Mar 2005, 19.95 ISBN: 0345475445 When a fire breaks out in the Riverboat Casino, small time gambler Ricky Smith jumps from his burning balcony into a pool. A few minutes later without a look back he enters the Mint. He borrows twenty bucks; Smith starts at blackjack, turns to roulette and dice before completing his incredible run by wiping out poker expert Tex Snyder. In a short period, Smith went from loser to millionaire never lo...
Pocket Money
FUNNY MONEY Pocket, Jun 2002, 24.00, 304 pp. ISBN: 0743436865 Retired cop Tony Valentine supplements his pension by exposing grifters at the Las Vegas casinos. He figures he needs the extra income because his son is always hitting him for a �loan� to pay off a questionable debt or two. Tony's former partner Doyle Flanagan is in the same line of work currently employed in Atlantic City. Doyle calls Tony to tell him about his current case invol...
Swain booklist
Sucker Bet
James Swain, one of the world's best card handlers, uses his knowledge to develop Tony Valentine as a nemesis of gamblers who cheat casinos. Valentine accepts a case of apparent cheating in a casino owned by the Micanopy Indian Reservation. A certain Nigel Moon won 84 hands of blackjack in a row. The casino suspects Jack Lightfoot, but can't prove anything, so they hire Valentine. Lightfoot turns out to be involved with a gangster, Rice Blanco, but i...


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I could be firing from the left field though, in which case write it off as a bit of random knowledge transferred
Still not underestimating the power...
There is no such thing as bad information - There is truth in the data, so you sift it all, even the crap stuff.
I like the bleeding edge, but I don't like blood loss
How do I install this after download? (just switched from Windows to Linux)
People like to see the progress of file crunching, an ooh ahh thing I guess.
Maybe writing to display less of the available info may reduce the bottleneck and help to improve performance.
I won't be adding a progress bar because:
1) writing to display takes time, granted a small amount of time but still
2) they is no way to estimate how long a task will take
3) People can open a second terminal window and do a ls to see what has been done
I just do a:
time ./crunch 1 5
to test for bottlenecks
of course this should be done outside X and preferable in single user mode
I like the bleeding edge, but I don't like blood loss
Great tool, If i want to creat a wordlist with following word "BiscottE" what is the easy and fast way?
The first and the last letter is upercase.
For bofh28
Hi, i was a windows user and recently moved to Linux and became a big fan.
In relation to backtrack and the tools available as crunch i think is an excellent
work. HAIL to the creators and developers.
About crunch if I may, whant to submit an idea to you create a symbol just for upercase letters.
eg . /crunch 8 8 mixalpha -t §@@@@@@§
@ = Lowercase
§ = Upercase
output: wxyz 2345 of 30406
This won't be in 2.5 maybe 2.6.
I like the bleeding edge, but I don't like blood loss


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|Decadent Delights
Forget the diet! Indulge in a sweet treat from these four talented megayacht chefs, who've mastered the art of dessert.
By Elizabeth Ginns Britten
Ask anyone who's been on a megayacht charter, and they'll tell you that one of the best parts of the experience is without a doubt the food, and that dessert is often the most memorable of all. People rave about it for days, even months, after the vacation has ended.
We thought it would be interesting to profile four megayacht chefs who are among the "best of the best" in their field, specifically when it comes to creating mouth-watering desserts that are sure to make anyone's taste buds dance. We've uncovered their philosophies on combining flavors, their tricks of the trade, and the secret to staying sane while working 18-hour days. But, best of all, we've managed to squeeze a recipe out of a couple of them, so that you can recreate one of these decadent delights at home in your own kitchen.
We think you'll enjoy getting to know these masters. But be warned: Reading on an empty stomach may cause intense drooling, so make sure you keep a towel close at hand.
Next page > Gary Warr, Four Wishes > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
This article originally appeared in the October 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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By Wayne Kruse Special to The Herald
What has been an excellent winter blackmouth season in the San Juan Islands continued over the weekend with a record catch at the two-day Roche Harbor Salmon Classic.
A total of 196 fish were weighed during the sellout event, an all-time high. The first-place chinook, a nice 16.7-pounder taken by Pete Nelson of Shaw Island, was worth $10,000 in prize money. Second place and $5,000 went to Carter Whalen of Friday Harbor for a fish at 16.4 pounds while third and $3,000 went to Brock Warin, also of Friday Harbor, with a fish at 15.12 pounds.
An upscale, for-profit derby, the Roche Harbor event solicits 4-angler teams at an entry fee of $700 per boat.
Kevin John at Holiday Sports in Burlington said the money fishers were reasonably close-mouthed about where and on what, but said the word is that the best fishing — perhaps 85 of the fish weighed in the derby — was found in the area centered on the northwest corner of Waldron Island.
Rumor had it, John said, that the largest two or three chinook came from the Spieden Island/Spring Pass area.
Bait accounted for many of the larger fish, generally speaking, but Coho Killer spoons also produced for the derby participants, John said.
Big Mac
Persistence paid off Feb. 4 for Phil Coylar, a 56-year old Chelan businessman and longtime Lake Chelan sport fisherman, when he took a half-hour to deftly play and boat what will almost certainly be formally recognized as a new state record Mackinaw ("lake trout"). His big mac, at 35 pounds, 10 ounces, will likely edge out the current 35-pound, 7-ounce record Mackinaw, also caught in Lake Chelan, in 2001.
Coylar hooked his fish at about 270 feet — not particularly deep for Chelan macs — on a u-20 purple Flatfish and 18-pound test line, near Kelly's Resort off the south shore. A very knowledgeable fisherman, Coylar knew he had a possible record, but needed a set of certified scales. Guide and outfitter Anton Jones, also of Chelan, was on the dock when Coylar came in and suggested he try the local clinic. Medical staff there cooperated, offering a digital scale normally used to weigh babies, and the huge trout was officially weighed.
Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department biologist Travis Maitland later checked the fish out, weighing it again and measuring the length at 441/2 inches, and the girth at 28 inches.
"Because it was so close to the existing record, I decided to ultrasound the fish, just to make sure no weight had been added," Maitland said.
All the paperwork has been completed and sent to Olympia, but there is no expected problem with establishing the fish as a new state record.
"I've heard that Hooked On Toys (a tackle shop in Wenatchee) sold out of purple flatfish almost instantly (when) the word got around," Maitland said.
Jones, the outfitter, said Coylar's lure was a 31/2-inch U-20 MPPT purple Flatfish with a chartreuse lip, not a lure large enough, you would think, to tempt a fish that size. But it's not much smaller than one Jones uses regularly on his charters — a 41/4-inch T4 purple glow Flatfish. Jones' largest Mac in year of running Darrell &Dad's Family Guide Service is a fish of 28 pounds, 9 ounces.
"I wasn't too surprised to see them with a record," Jones said. "Those guys are good fishermen and have caught a lot of big lakers over the years.
"But I was planning to fish that same slot the next day," he said, ruefully.
Jones said that the period from late January through February and into March is "big fish time" above what is called "the narrows."
Ice fishing possibilities
It hasn't been a particularly cold winter, so ice fishermen will have to be doubly cautious about choosing a lake with good, solid ice. Chelan district state biologist Travis Maitland said frostbite anglers have been working Fish Lake, north of Leavenworth, and taking mixed bags of perch and rainbow. Some of the larger perch have been in the 11- to 12-inch range, Maitland said.
Roses Lake, just north of Manson, has been producing ice fishing results as well, rainbow and some nice perch, plug the occasional brown and tiger trout.
Other possibilities for ice fishermen, according to biologist Bob Jateff, include Davis, near Winthrop, for rainbow to 11 or 13 inches; Patterson near Winthrop for perch and kokanee; Leader, near Omak, for bluegill, black crappie, bass, perch and rainbow; Big and Little Green, near Omak, for rainbow to 13 inches; Rat, near Brewster, for rainbow and browns to 15 inches; Palmer, near Loomis, for perch to 10 inches and kokanee; and Sidley/Molson, near Oroville, for rainbow 11 to 14 inches.
Razor clams
The next coastal razor clam dig coming up, assuming safe conditions, is Feb. 23, a plus tide of 0.3 feet at 5:12 p.m.; and Feb. 24, plus 0.1 feet at 5:47 p.m. Both digs take place on Long Beach and Twin Harbors beaches.
Wild steelhead
The only eight rivers in the state where anglers can keep native-stock steelhead (one per license year) open for unclipped fish on Saturday: Bogachiel, Calawah, Clearwater, Dickey, Hoh, Quillayute, Quinault and Sol Duc.
For more outdoors news, read Wayne Kruse's blog at www.heraldnet.com/huntingandfishing.


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Crossfire 's Joe Watkins claimed Hillary Clinton is trying to become "a pro-life person"
On the February 22 edition of CNN's Crossfire, guest host and radio host Joe Watkins accused Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) of "trying to change to come from a pro-choice person to a pro-life person." Since Clinton's January 24 speech [1] to family planning advocates in Albany, New York, conservatives have claimed that she is moving away from her pro-choice stance in order to increase her political appeal in advance of a 2008 presidential bid. But as Media Matters for America has noted [2], Clinton's speech was fully consistent with her previous statements and votes on the issue. Moreover, Clinton has since reiterated her pro-choice views on CNN.
In her speech, Clinton praised the Putting Prevention First Act [3], a bill she co-sponsored that is designed to "expand access to preventive health care services and education programs that help reduce unintended pregnancies," saying: "It provides a roadmap to the destination of fewer unwanted pregnancies -- to the day when abortion is truly safe, legal, and rare." Clinton also warned against government interference in a woman's right to an abortion. As a January 25 New York Times report [4] on Clinton's speech pointed out, Clinton "appeared to be reaching out beyond traditional core Democrats who support abortion rights. She did so not by changing her political stands but by underscoring her views."
Clinton spoke directly to questions about her position on abortion on the February 10 edition of CNN's Wolf Blitzer Reports, stating that she "absolutely" supports a woman's right to have an abortion:
WOLF BLITZER (host): Some abortion supporters -- abortion rights supporters among women's groups were a little concerned by those recent comments you made. So, just explain to our viewers, what is your stance right now?
CLINTON: Well, I have tried to make clear over many, many years that I believe that this is a very difficult issue, morally and in every other way. I don't see how the government can enter into this matter and criminalize the behavior of women and their doctors. Therefore, my hope is that we can find common ground to deal with the underlying problem which happens to be unplanned, unwanted pregnancies. The more we can work together to try to decrease those numbers, the less this will be a pressing issue in the hearts and minds of so many Americans.
BLITZER: But fundamentally, you still support a women's right to have an abortion?
CLINTON: Absolutely.
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- Government [5], Health Care [6], Reproductive Rights [7]
- Stories/Interests
- Hillary Clinton [8], 2008 Elections [9]


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Wills takes a win against #11 LanderFebruary 24, 2012
Brevard falls to Bearcats at McCoy Tennis Complex
Brevard, N.C. - Beau Wills took the straight set victory on court no. 2 for the Tornados on Friday afternoon at the McCoy Tennis Complex, but led by a sweep at doubles, #11 Lander University topped Brevard, 8-1.
The Tornados fall to 1-2 on the season, while Lander improves to 3-1.
The Bearcats took all three doubles matches to start off the afternoon as Maxime Desmars and Gary Bertoldo topped Jonathon Lavelle and George Finch on court no. 3, 8-0. Renato Assad and Stefan Klemenz topped Brevard's Rory Northam and Stefano Giovanolli, 8-2 on court no. 2, and Sam MacNeil and Beau Wills fell in a tightly contested match as Vincent Verpeaux and Samuel Poutignat completed the sweep with their 9-8 victory.
Lander took the singles matches on courts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to claim the victory over the Tornados, but Wills prevented the afternoon sweep, leading Brevard to a win on court no. 2 as he topped Diego Zegarra in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.
Brevard remains at home in non-conference play as the Tornados take on Young Harris College on Sunday, February 26th. First serve in doubles competition between the Tornados and the Mountain Lions is set for 1 p.m.
Singles competition
1. Vincent Verpeaux (LUM) def. Sam MacNeil (BCM) 7-6, 6-1
2. Beau Wills (BCM) def. Diego Zegarra (LUM) 6-4, 6-3
3. Ross Armstrong (LUM) def. Rory Northam (BCM) 6-2, 6-2
4. Maxime Desmars (LUM) def. Stefano Giovanolli (BCM) 6-1, 6-2
5. Stefan Klemenz (LUM) def. George Finch (BCM) 6-3, 6-4
6. Gary Bertoldo (LUM) def. Rob Havens (BCM) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Vincent Verpeaux/Samuel Poutignat (LUM) def. Sam MacNeil/Beau Wills (BCM) 9-8
2. Renato Assad/Stefan Klemenz (LUM) def. Rory Northam/Stefano Giovanolli (BCM) 8-2
3. Maxime Desmars/Gary Bertoldo (LUM) def. Jonathon Lavelle/George Finch (BCM) 8-0


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