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1. Time for change
I've now changed my view on the issue of golden point. I was a supporter in the beginning. I believed it added excitement to the game-day entertainment. Some boring games were saved by the tension of extra time. However, in this day, it seems cruel to ask players to extend themselves past the limits of normal time. Once again last Friday night we asked our players to endure an additional 10 minutes of extra time to produce a result they had already achieved during the regulation 80 minutes of football. Given we are satisfied with a draw after 90 minutes, we surely can accept a draw after 80 minutes and not put the players through what we saw last Friday night. To think the potential losers in golden point would've received the same number of premiership points as the Raiders who were beaten by 64 points, puts it all into perspective. We don't need golden point and we certainly don't need golden try. If it's not a finals match then let's call it a draw and move on. Eleven seasons in and I believe the jury has a verdict - just get rid of it.
2. Magnificent Melbourne
It's now quite obvious the Storm will not be giving up their title without a fight. Their performance on the weekend was nothing short of outstanding and stamps them, yet again, as genuine premiership contenders. Despite winning only one of their previous five matches leading into their game against the Raiders in Canberra, the Storm were back to their brilliant best running in 12 tries in a demolition job that stunned even their highly experienced coach. It also has to be remembered the Raiders had won their previous 12 in succession at home. No team controls the football better than the Storm and if given plenty of possession they can run up a big score against any defence. They completed 38 of their 41 sets with the ball on Sunday, giving their star playmakers plenty of opportunity to work their way back into form. They are certain to make the top four and with Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk playing as they did on Sunday, they will be giving rival coaches plenty of sleepless nights as they look for ways to combat such a clinical attacking machine.
3. No fullback, no worries for Roosters
Whilst some of the teams in the NRL are really suffering without their regular fullbacks, I get the impression that Sydney Roosters are unlikely to suffer a similar fate. Roosters veteran fullback Anthony Minichiello is one of my all-time favourite players. Courtesy of a knee injury suffered in last Friday night's game against Penrith, Mini is likely to miss the next two or three matches. However, the Roosters have the luxury of being able to call on the player many in the game believe is destined to be one of our great fullbacks. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been an outstanding contributor for the Roosters on the right wing since his debut late last year, but the 20-year-old will get the opportunity to show his skills as a fullback over the next few weeks whilst Minichiello is out. He is sure to be in the 24-man New Zealand squad for the World Cup at the end of the year but these next few weeks may well give him the chance to show the Kiwis that he should wear the No.1 jersey for the defending champions. For Minichiello, this Saturday will be the first match he has missed in over two years, but I'd be surprised if he isn't cheering as loudly as anyone for ''Rockin' Roger'' during this absence.
4. Big winning margins tell the real story
The weekend round of NRL football produced some staggering scorelines: 68-4, 42-6, 40-6, 36-6. Granted, the likes of Wests Tigers and Penrith are currently suffering as a result of significant injury tolls. However, there can be no denying our competition has divisions. Usually we have a couple of dominant teams, a couple of real strugglers, and every other team bounces around the middle. I guess we could look at any competition table over the past 20 years and draw similar comparisons. But like I've said right from the start of this competition, the difference between the top four teams and those at the other end of the scale has never been greater than what it is right now. It also shows the lack of depth of experienced talent in clubs. Having to throw kids into the top grade before they are ready does nothing for their personal development as players, and it also does little for the quality of games we put on each weekend that are supposed to be advertising our code.
5. Souths fans should not be panicking
South Sydney supporters are probably holding their heads at the moment thinking: ''Here we go again''. Just when it looked like their team was about to break through for its first premiership success in over 40 years, thunderbolts from the blue have rocked their world. A few weeks ago they were sailing along at the top of the competition well clear of their nearest rivals. BOOM! Greg Inglis goes down injured. St George Illawarra and North Queensland hit them with stunning upsets. Chief playmaker John Sutton is wearing a moon boot on his buckled ankle. Now they face a testing draw having to play Melbourne, Manly, Canterbury and Sydney Roosters before the finals. For what it's worth, let me offer some words of encouragement. Firstly, Inglis and Sutton will be back before September. That's a good thing. Secondly, Souths should look upon this tough draw as a bonus leading into the playoffs. No better way to prepare for big games than by playing the best teams. Finally, be thankful you have won so many games to date so your side can absorb a little down period now. You are already in the finals. Others are not so lucky.
6. Not a fan of the nines
For the record, I'm totally against any form of competition involving a reduced number of players. The sevens, or nines, or whatever it is they want to propose, holds no interest for me whatsoever. I think it's a cheap gimmick. I think it is an over-use of our players. I think it is unfair on the players who are these days coached and trained to play a 17-man game. I think it is an abuse of the player's profiles. I think it is a huge risk for clubs to play their highly-paid players in such a nondescript competition. I am sure when push comes to shove, clubs won't put forward their elite talent to participate. These are my opinions and my opinions alone. They are not the opinions of the Panthers, the club where I am currently consulting. However, should the Panthers seek my recommendations on the matter I will be saying, in the strongest possible terms, that they should have nothing to do with any proposal for a nines competition. Our players entertain the fans enough as it is. They do more than enough for charities, communities and junior leagues. We don't need another ''hit-and-giggle'' version of league to promote our code.


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Information going on for SSI Checks for IEP children?
My daughter is 17, People have told me for years that I could be getting a check for her, she is educable mentally disabled her IQ is 70,she tries hard and I never tried to get a check because I feel it would lower her self esteem..However at this point , her holding down a job cant happen and I am wondering if I could get her a check? Thanks
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It is to social security's fact sheet about children beside disabilities. The fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about applying for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) child disability benefits. It includes the definition of disability for children underneath age 18, information about the SSI program, and other important information about state and local medical assistance.
From my personal experience, if she meet the requirements for their definition of disabilty does not mean she will be approved, it depends not only on her disability (ies) but also your family size, assets and income. If she is approved she may receive full SSI or partial again depending on income, loved ones size and assets. Each year the amount per month increases according to the % of increase in living costs. If you decide to apply I also suggest filling out the Child Disability Report online (
), this will let go you from having to do it during the interview process, it does take about 2 hrs any way, but if you choose to do it online they will give you a number that you would give to whoever does your interview and it also allows you to permeate out the report at your own pace, so if you can only do part of it you come support and enter in your number and you continue where you disappeared off. If you do that ahead of time it will same you that time during the interview process. On the child disability report page they have the 800 number to the national office so you can telephone to set up an appointment, link to the local security offices to set up an appointment, and other option to do the child disability report if you do not want to do it online.
After your interview if they feel she may be eligible they will send you a package requesting documentation supporting her disability(ies) and other things (you'll find the info they request beneath Checklist on the link I left that you'll send to them and the info they request for the Child Disability Report so you'll hold it all ready ahead of time), so be sure you have documentation of everything relating to her disabilty(ies). Yes it is true as the other human being mentioned, if you are approved they back pay you from the date you applied to the day she be approved, they did with my son.
yes you can.i have a 5 year old.he have autism spectrum disorder.
i'm trying to get him on disability.he was approved,but i have to procure a ssi lawyer cause now i hold to appeal his case.i missed his appointment with ssi.and thats what i have to do.but yes your daughter can apply for disability.i'm on it and i'm 33 years aged.been on it for 12 years,bad back and i enjoy mood swings.GO AHEAD GET HER ON TELL HER NOT TO BE EMBRASSED.it's ok.to be on that.i'm not ashamed.hey people i know that only knew a year or two.reflect i work.so i understand if she feels weird,but noone have to know.and if she did get on.you can have direct deposit,instead of going to a teller and currency a check.direct deposit is the way to go...hoped my answer helped for a time.. Source(s): GO FOR IT!if she has to wait a few months.thats ok..the longer the better in the running out..friends of mine said they pay you that back money from when you apply..
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It seems that serving better coffee at Australian airports is on the radar, at last.
If you need a caffeine hit before flying to the snow ex Sydney, there's good news. Melbourne institution MoVida is now serving its famous coffee at Sydney's domestic Terminal 2.
If you have time to dine in, you can't go past their watermelon and pomegranate salad with vanilla yoghurt ($11); or the MoVida el Grande breakfast, comprising fried eggs, grilled chorizo, bacon, mushrooms and grilled tomato with sourdough toast for $21. Airport food has rarely looked so good.
Virgin Australia's latest lounge expansion, in Melbourne, includes an espresso bar with 24-hour barista service.
This is a first for Virgin and the espresso bar will use Grinders Coffee, a roasting company with strong Melbourne roots given it was founded on trendy Lygon Street in 1962.
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Description: A day of programming highlighting birds in winter. 10am: Breakfast with the Birds/Winter Bird Feeding For Families - enjoy the winter birds at the bird feeders. Learn how to attract a variety of bird species by offering different feeders, seeds, and other foods the birds enjoy. Also, learn how to keep the squirrels entertained without damaging your bird feeders. Binoculars and a field guide are helpful. Refreshments will be available in the museum. 11am: Bird Feeder Workshop For Families - a great program covering all the basics for anyone interested in birds and bird feeding. Make a bird feeder to get started, to add to your collection, or give as a gift. Registration is required since space is limited. Suitable for ages 7 and older. RSVP required by Jan. 25 as space is limited. One feeder limit per person. 2pm: Eagle Watching in the Hudson Valley - an excursion off the Westmoreland grounds in search of the Bald Eagle. Join the Bedford Audubon Society and drive to the location(s) where the latest sightings have occurred.


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Brown grass, gray skies, winter blues, a dose of color is just what we need these days to help brighten our spirits! This well-dressed Fashionisto sports a lively look which is quite contrary to the blacks and grays that seem to become standard style for most of the winter.
Although it's not quite spring, your wardrobe doesn't have to hold out on color and energy. Don't be afraid to add a pop of color to brighten up your outfit and create a striking look that stands out in a crowd. Both white and bright colors are often considered attire that should be worn only in the summer. However, both of these can be appropriate all year long. To do this, just remember the word balance. For example, this Fashionisto's bright red chinos are the focus of his outfit, so he balances them with more subtle colors like white and navy in order to keep his look somewhat reserved.
He adds extra character to his outfit by way of a detailed patchwork belt. An accessory like this can take any basic look to something rather extraordinary. When sporting a simple ensemble as we see here, or a basic T-shirt and chinos for instance, don't shy away from adding an accessory or two to your look. By simply pairing a belt, watch or hat with your outfit, you can add a touch of personality to your appearance and truly make your look your own.
Follow this Fashionisto's lead this spring by adding a pair of L.L.Bean signature Bean Boots to your shoe collection. They are a classic, waterproof boot to protect your feet against the melting snow and soon-to-come spring showers.
Hint: Have fun with your clothing choices this spring. Show off your wonderful personality in the way you dress and be bold by adding color into your appearance (but remember balance!) Designer Karl Lagerfeld said: "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants." While we all have occasional lazy days, I hope this Fashionisto's confident, put-together look has inspired you just as much as it has inspired me to maintain a smart, presentable look every day (even in these last days of winter).


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APPLING, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Georgia say a man died in a crash that left his wife hospitalized just hours after the two got married.
Columbia County Sheriff's Capt. Steve Morris tells the Augusta Chronicle (http://bit.ly/11dGWLY ) 36-year-old Brian Allen Orzechowski died after the crash that left his 35-year-old bride Crystal Lynn Krentler hospitalized in unknown condition.
Morris says the newlyweds' crossed the center line of Washington Road and hit a SUV nearly head on. Collins says it took rescuers nearly an hour to remove the man's body from the wreckage.
Authorities say the driver of the SUV was taken to Doctors Hospital and his injuries didn't appear to be life threatening.
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This is Tom Foley's 1985 Fleer card, but I find the baserunner, San Diego's Garry Templeton, far more interesting as subject matter. Now the third base coach of the Rays, Foley was basically a utility player throughout his journeyman career, which included stops in Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Montreal and Pittsburgh, while Templeton began his career as an immature star before becoming a respected clubhouse presence.
At one time, Templeton was one of the game's finest players, a switch-hitting shortstop who could hit doubles, steal bases, and play well defensively at a challenging position. In 1979, he made history by becoming the first switch-hitter to collect 100-plus hits from each side of the plate.
It was the same year in which Templeton became embroiled in controversy. Despite a terrific first half, the fans failed to vote him a starter for the All-Star Game. Templeton was then selected as a backup, but that wasn't good enough for the temperamental infielder, prompting his infamous outburst: "If I ain't startin', I ain't departin'." The statement was colorful and creative, but also hopelessly immature. Templeton indeed refused to depart for the All-Star Game, instead staying at home and drawing the wrath of millions of fans.
More controversy arrived in 1981, when Templeton decided not to run out a ground ball and drew boos from St. Louis fans. Templeton then compounded the situation by making an obscene gesture toward the hecklers. Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog was not pleased and promptly pulled his shortstop from the game. At season's end, the Cardinals sent him to the Padres for future Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith.
Although the trade worked out beautifully for the Cardinals, Templeton developed some much-needed maturity during his years in San Diego. Although he was not the same game-breaking hitter that he had been with St. Louis, he became a favorite in San Diego, where the fans particularly appreciated his role as a team leader in 1984. That's when the Padres, under manager Dick Williams, won the National League West before claiming the pennant. Three years later, Larry Bowa, who had succeeded Williams and Steve Boros, named Templeton the Padres' captain.
When Templeton retired in 1991, I expected him to leave the game completely. I was more than a little shocked when he decided to remain in baseball as a coach, and then as a minor league manager. He managed for four seasons in the Angels' system before moving on to independent minor league ball. In January of this year, Templeton was named the manager of the Newark Bears of the Can-Am League. –
If odds had been given in the early 1980s, Templeton would have been regarded as one of the least likely to ever become a manager. But by the early 1990s, the transformation had been completed. Templeton, at one time the epitome of a spoiled star athlete, had shown himself to be an intelligent and reasoned baseball man.
Intelligence and reason often come into play in solving these baseball card mysteries, so let's apply those qualities to this week's question. We can see Templeton upending Tom Foley (not to be confused with Tim Foli), likely in a 1984 game. It's an afternoon game, which must have taken place at San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium (as evidenced by Templeton's home white uniform). It appears that Foley has recorded the out at second, as he then attempts to complete the double play relay to first base.
Can we pin this down to a specific game, and a specific inning? Does Foley complete the double play? Or is the unknown runner safe at first? Who will come up with the first answer?


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In a Desert Garden
Love and Death among the Insects
John Alcock
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When John Alcock replaced the Bermuda grass in his suburban Arizona lawn with gravel, cacti, and fairy dusters, he was doing more than creating desert landscaping. He seeded his property with flowers
Alcock writes with a wry humor that appears as well in reflections on growing vegetables and cultivating compost. Graced with lively line drawings,...Alcock's engaging, illuminating text offers delightful reading for all who appreciate the natural world.
A spirited primer in Sonoran Desert ecology, cloaked in a memoir of gardening. . . .Ever original, Alcock encourages readers to view the desert with new eyes through this fine contribution to arid-lands literature.
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Makes a delightful case for insect watching and for creating a space for that purpose . . . Insect enthusiasts will love it—and those who wonder why anyone would be an insect enthusiast need to buy it.
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Alcock is a fine stylist, deftly joining the keen observation and scientific insight one expects from a nature writer to the lighter (and, let's admit it, much funnier) voice of a garden writer. The result is a wonderful and informative narrative in which even the compost pile becomes a vibrant stage.
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The Opening is a five-day competition featuring the best football prospects in the nation, conducted at the Nike campus in Beaverton, Oregon.
It features 7-on-7 and lineman competition, as well as the Elite 11 quarterback competition going on in tandem. This year it takes place July 5th through July 10, and it includes 36 prospects from the West.
And of the 18 quarterbacks invited to the Elite 11 Finals, half of them come from the West, with nine quarterbacks earning invitations. Here are the West prospects that have been invited to The Opening.
Three schools, Newhall (Calif.) Hart, Gardena (Calif.) Serra and Anaheim (Calif.) Servite, have two players each headed to Beaverton.
Blake Barnett, 6-4, 200, Corona (Calif.) Santiago
Ranking: #130 Overall, #7 QB, Committed to Alabama
Ross Bowers, 6-2, 185, Bothell (Wash.)
Ranking: #58 QB, Considering California and Colorado State
Bowers diligently did a number of Elite 11s and NFTCs, going to Los Angeles in January and also having a good showing at the Oakland Elite 11. But it was in Oregon where he punched his ticket, earning QB MVP honors at the Oregon NFTC and spot in the Elite 11 Finals and The Opening. He will announce his decision at The Opening
Cordell Broadus, 6-3.5, 190, Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman
Ranking: #142 Overall, #17 WR, Considering Florida State, LSU, Notre Dame, UCLA and USC
Frank Buncom, 6-1, 180, San Diego (Calif.) St. Augustine
Ranking: #149 Overall, #9 S, Considering Arizona, Cal, Duke, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA and USC
Sam Darnold, 6-4, 210, San Clemente (Calif.)
Ranking: #29 QB, Considering Duke, Northwestern, Stanford, Tennessee, USC and Utah
Breiden Fehoko, 6-3, 275, Honolulu (Hawaii) Farrington
Ranking: #37 Overall, #6 DT, Committed to Texas Tech
Rasheem Green, 6-5, 289, Gardena (Calif.) Serra
Ranking: #17 Overall, #3 DE, Considering Alabama, Arizona State, Cal, Florida, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA and USC
Porter Gustin, 6-5, 235, Salem Hills (Utah)
Ranking: #61 Overall, #8 DE, Considering Florida State, Alabama, USC, Oregon, Arizona State, UCLA and Washington
Tristen Hoge, 6-5, 290, Pocatello (Idaho) Highland
Ranking: #40 Overall, #2 OG, Committed to Notre Dame
DeChaun Holiday, 6-2, 190, San Marcos (Calif.) Mission Hills
Ranking: #73 Overall, #11 CB, Considering and Arizona, Oklahoma, UCLA, USC and Washington
Desean Holmes, 6-1, 185, Mission Hills (Calif.) Alemany
Ranking: #83 Overall, #8 WR, Considering Oklahoma, Mississippi State, USC and Washington State
John Houston, 6-3, 200, Gardena (Calif.) Serra
Ranking: #27 Overall, #3 OLB, Considering Florida State, Oklahoma, Oregon, UCLA and USC
Ben Humphreys, 6-3, 195, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
Ranking: #192 Overall, #14 OLB, Considering Cal, Duke, Stanford, UCLA, USC and Washington
Trent Irwin, 6-2, 185, Newhall (Calif.) Hart
Ranking: #135 Overall, #16 WR, Considering Arizona State, Oregon State, Stanford and USC
Andre James, 6-5, 275, Herriman (Utah)
Ranking: #166 Overall, #13 OT, Considering Oklahoma, Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Utah
Stephen Johnson, 5-11, 185, San Leandro (Calif.)
Ranking: #241 Overall, #30 CB, Considering Arizona State, California, Oregon, UCLA and Washington
Alize Jones, 6-4.5, 215, Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman
Ranking: #29 Overall, #2 TE, Committed to UCLA
Sheriron Jones, 6-2, 185, Moreno Valley (Calif.) Rancho Verde
Ranking: #230 Overall, #14 QB, Committed to Florida
Christian Kirk, 5-11, 190, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro
Ranking: #35 Overall, #4 WR, Considering Arizona State, Auburn, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA and USC
Isaiah Langley, 6-0, 175, Pleasanton (Calif.) Foothill
Ranking: #71 Overall, #10 CB, Considering Cal, USC and UCLA
Brian Lewerke, 6-3, 190, Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle
Ranking: #42 QB, Committed to Michigan State
Keisean Lucier-South, 6-5, 220, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran
Ranking: #22 Overall, #5 DE, Considering Oregon, Notre Dame, Florida, USC, UCLA, Tennessee, Michigan, Texas, LSU, Oklahoma and Florida State
Iman Marshall, 6-1, 190, Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
Ranking: #11 Overall, #3 CB, Considering Cal, Florida, LSU, Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA and USC
Osa Masina, 6-4, 205, Salt Lake City (Utah) Brighton
Ranking: #52 Overall, #6 OLB, Considering Stanford, UCLA, Michigan, USC, Utah and Oklahoma
Kahlil McKenzie, 6-4, 300, Concord (Calif.) Clayton Valley
Ranking: #10 Overall, #1 DT, Considering Arizona and Tennessee
Josh Rosen, 6-4, 205, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
Ranking: #13 Overall, #1 QB, Committed to UCLA
Dru Samia, 6-5, 290, Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley
Ranking: #253 Overall, #24 OT, Considering Cal, Oregon State, Texas Tech, UCLA, Utah and Washington State
C.J. Sanders, 5-9, 170, Sherman Oaks (Calif.) Notre Dame
Ranking: #42 WR, Committed to Notre Dame
Cameron Smith, 6-2, 230, Granite Bay (Calif.)
Ranking: #67 Overall, #2 MLB, Committed to USC
Equanimeous St. Brown, 6-5, 200, Anaheim (Calif.) Servite
Ranking: #82 Overall, #7 WR, Considering LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon State, Stanford, Tennessee, UCLA and USC
Marvell Tell, 6-2, 180, Encino (Calif.) Crespi
Ranking: #46 Overall, #3 S, Considering Cal, Oklahoma, Oregon, USC, UCLA and Washington State
Ricky Town, 6-4, 210, Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure
Ranking: #21 Overall, #3 QB, Committed to USC
Fred Ulu-Perry, 6-3, 305, Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis
Ranking: #263 Overall, #2 C, Considering Colorado, Hawaii, Washington, USC, UCLA, Oregon State and Oklahoma
Semisi Uluave, 6-5, 305, Honolulu (Hawaii) Punahou
Ranking: #282 Overall, #17 OG, Considering Oregon, California, Stanford, Wisconsin and UCLA
Keenan Walker, 6-6, 280, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral
Ranking: #91 Overall, #8 OT, Committed to Arizona
Travis Waller, 6-4.5, 185, Anaheim (Calif.) Servite
Ranking: #100 Overall, #6 QB, Committed to Oregon
Brady White, 6-2, 180, Newhall (Calif.) Hart
Ranking: #161 Overall, #8 QB, Committed to Arizona State


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thanks for the reply, Jim.

 you're right. the "sales pitch" way i went about presenting this might not have been the best way to present something i made to people. it was too formal i think. i guess i was just so nervous about putting it out there that i thought that maybe if i was comprehensive enough with peoples concerns and was able to communicate the benefits of the medium along side the current systems that people might take to it easier. i do see now how that, coupled with my chosen anonymity, my stiff 'pitch' would make people a bit iffy about using the ning. Still, i would have hoped people would at least give it a chance and try using it just a little before completely bashing the mere idea into the ground. Part of what i thought made a do-ocracy work wasn't just taking the initiative but by learning by doing as well.

 I'm not sure what you mean by the 'silo' aspect of this idea though. if you mean 'everyone get in here and don't use the other stuff we already have' i'm vehemently opposed to that. this was made with the mailing list, IRC, and wiki in mind and is supposed to be used in parallel with those things (if you noticed i added a few links on the site that point to relevant info on the wiki). I fully encourage cross-pollination of ideas between the systems. the more places an idea is presented, the more exposure it can get, and the more input you might receive. it wouldn't be hard to submit an idea to both the discussion mailing list AND the ning and refer to them both for help. I know from experience this is not only possible, not not as hard to follow as it might sound. I've participated in a few Alternate Reality Games and there have been times where two forums are working on the same puzzles. sometimes one forum solves it before the other, or another forum notices something the other didn't, and they share the information. the forums, created separately and sometimes without the knowledge of the other in the beginning, will eventually combine forces and quote important info between mediums to make sure everyone is on track and playing the game well. I have do doubt this could work just as well with the ning and the mailing list/IRC/wiki. i think if an idea has enough people interested in it it'll be a small matter to pay attention to more than one threads of discussion.

 if you don't mean it that way... well my opinion still stands but i'll need a better definition from you to understand your concern :)

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 8:40 AM, jim <email@example.com> wrote:

 Ā seems to me the [drama] tag isn't much appropriate.
 yes, these long-winded discussions are often packed
 with passion, but my take is that air is being cleared,
 tho'ts and concepts exercised and exposed to stresses,
 i.e. such email firestorms have a good purpose.
 Ā in this case, seems to me a big part of the topic
 results from the "sales pitch" aspect of anon's
 approach.
 Ā there is also the "silo" aspect to committing to a
 new system (not sure to what extent that's a problem
 for NB folks, but there is the attendant idea that
 whatever is expressed in such an external system may
 at some point incorrectly reflect noisebridge).
 Ā speaking for myself alone, i wish mr. anon would
 just use it and let us know from time to time that
 it's updated so we can check it out if we so choose.
 Ā also, to repeat myself, my preference is to use
 open source software to implement such a service.
 note i have an aversion to enterprise services with
 four-letter words that end with "ing".

 On Thu, 2009-12-24 at 04:50 -0800, Christie Dudley wrote:
 > [For those who are following along at home, I am quite serious about
 > the drama tag in this email. ĀI'm feeling snarky today. ĀBut hopefully
 > it'll prove entertaining. ĀThanks David Fine for such a great idea!]
 >
 > Wow, dude. ĀYou seriously aren't getting it.
 >
 > On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 3:16 AM, Noise Bridge
 > <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā Re 1) excuse me? 'one of us'? sorry but there IS no 'one of
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā us'. There's just EVERYONE. sorry if you mistook NB as a club
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā house but that's not how things work.
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā anyone can come in and do anything they want. no one should
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā have to be 'established' or something to present an idea.
 >
 > Thanks for letting me know how the organization I am a member of
 > works. ĀI was previously unaware that there was no usual way of doing
 > things, nor membership process. ĀI guess we've all been wasting our
 > time. ĀI suppose I should just stop paying my dues right now because
 > it's about everyone and not about some kind of elite club.
 >
 >
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā because it honestly doesn't matter in the least who i am. it
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā doesn't matter who made it. what matters is what's done with
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā it. i really didn't think people would be so paranoid about
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā such a non issue.
 >
 > While I agree that good ideas can come from any quarter, we have an
 > almost continuous stream of people coming in who don't understand how
 > we operate and what works and what doesn't trying to push this, that
 > or another idea. ĀMany of them are even better informed than you, and
 > trying to address real problems rather than trying to invent them.
 > I'm trying to do you a favor here in suggesting you either take your
 > ideas elsewhere or try to get to know us better before trying to shove
 > them down our throat.
 >
 > I heartily encourage you to hunt down the board members like the dogs
 > they are. ĀI suggest Shannon, as he's best at this sort of thing.
 > (*evil grin*) ĀI'm not sure what kind of admin you're looking for,
 > though. ĀI think the sysadmin group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays, but
 > I don't see what kind of relevance that has here.
 >
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā Re 2) & 3) check the archives? you mean download two years
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā worth of mailing list logs and word find 'forum' until i come
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā to the right thread granted that i'm even in the right mailing
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā list to begin with? boy a search function would be mighty
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā helpful right now. i'm sorry but this all just seems like a
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā lot of talk and not a whole lot of do.
 >
 > See above discussion on what's gone before and what's already been
 > tried. ĀPardon me if I'm a bit jaded after having heard similar
 > suggestions, pleas, or demands (and frankly yours sounds a whole lot
 > like a demand) from 20 or 30 people before you. ĀYour approach isn't
 > even really that original. ĀIt's not our fault that you don't seem to
 > care about who you're talking to enough to make a little effort to get
 > to know them.
 >
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā "I propose we form a committee to determine whether or not we
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā should think about implementing this system or a variation
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā thereof. But first we should vote on whether or not we should
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā even do THAT."
 >
 > Dude! ĀWe don't even vote around here. ĀYou should at least get that
 > bit right. ĀIf you feel so strongly about it, just do it and stop
 > screaming about it. ĀHave you ever heard the term doocracy? ĀYou
 > should look it up. ĀMaybe you might learn something.
 >
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā "Can't someone just make it and then we can figure out if we
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā like it or not after trying it?"
 > Ā Ā Ā Ā "no. we're going to talk about it at length."
 >
 > Why are you wasting your breath here? ĀYou're someone, right? Why are
 > you talking about it at so much length?
 >
 > Christie
 > _______
 > Getting to the bottom of the hill is convenient. The view from the top
 > of the hill is stunning. Where would you choose to live?

> _______________________________________________
 > Noisebridge-discuss mailing list
 > email@example.com
 > https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss


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July 28, 2011 BY Aaron Hope
With kids headed back to school in about a month, it's a great time to give them a history lesson with the shoe that sparked a revolution. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High will release in six new colorways this August, and while there remain a few purists who decry the use of the 'AJ1 as Dunk', there's little even the most persuasive skeptic could say to knock this sextet. Jordan Brand colorblocked these identically, each pair adding a single accent shade to a white base. They're all in leather for that classic look, yet the observant will feel some sense of novelty as well because these are brand new blocking patterns, and not in fact a reproduction of the original multicolor-on-white run of Air Jordan 1s. Click through so you can see more pics and decide which is your favorite and stick with Sneaker News for the US release dates.
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Rubbing alcohol: How to Make a Stove & a Heater
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How to Make a Toilet Paper Wick Heater
How to make a very cheap and effective heater from simple supplies (1 full roll of toilet paper, 1 pint of rubbing alcohol, and a empty small tin coffee can w/ lid).
1. Remove the cardboard center from the roll of toilet paper.
2. Press the toilet paper roll together and slide into empty coffee can so that the top of the roll is below the top of the rim of the can.
3. Pour 1 pint of rubbing alcohol into coffee can so that the toilet paper acts as a wick and soaks up the rubbing alcohol.
4. Light and enjoy the heat.
* Isopropyl rubbing alcohol does not produce carbon monoxide, but it is always a good idea to have fresh air circulating at all times.
* After several hours the isopropyl alcohol will burn off and more will need to be added. Make sure to extinguish the flame completely and allow to cool before adding additional rubbing alcohol to the wick.
* Use the lid that came with the can to seal the container and prevent the alcohol from evaporating when not in use.
* Always be careful with open flames.
* Keep small children away from heater when burning as serious burns can occur.
* Extinguish the flame completely before adding more alcohol.
* Alcohol flames can be invisible.
Things You'll Need
* 1 full roll of toilet paper
* 1 pint of rubbing alcohol
* 1 Empty small tin coffee can w/ lid
[link to www.wikihow.com]
Fuzzy's Lil' Stove A.K.A. (Also Known As) How to make an Alcohol Stove from a Soda Can.
The stove will weigh less than 10 grams, ~1/3 of an ounce.
Using about 1 ounce of 70% Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol it will boil a pint (500 ml) of water in ~ 6 minutes. (At sea level.)
This project must be done under parental supervision!
This project is for intelligent and careful ADULTS, if you don't fit into ALL of the previous categories DO NOT attempt this project -- You agree to assume all legal, moral, financial and medical responsibility should you attempt this project. You also agree that the total liability of this product is the amount paid; i.e. free advice is worth what you pay, and hopefully more.
Wear Work Gloves AND Safety Glasses while making this stove, you will be working with very sharp edges
Use the stove outdoors with a 5 gallon bucket of water or garden hose and a fire extinguisher to put out any unexpected fires.
Keep away from children! Sharp edges, fire and poison are not for little ones.
Use only outdoors, in a safe large fire pit area, never in a drought / fire hazard situation.
This stove will run on 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, this is the only fuel I have tested it on.
DO NOT use of anything else!
If you get aluminum hot enough it will actually burn, so please don't use any other fuels.
The stove is very hot after use, handle with care.
Never move the stove while it is ignited.
Okay, now that my lawyer is happy, let's get down to business.
This project will take about 20 minutes to do, mostly to gather the tools.
I hope you only need to use this stove for recreational purposes.
Please enjoy this project wisely.
This project started because I was looking for some more of these stoves. The Simmons Safe Sport stove. A really simple stove to use, but the place I had bought it from no longer carries it and has no clue if they will ever get more. Searches on the net yielded only Shioshio's webpage. The stove in use photo was taken just as the stove got hot, and the flames were not up to full height.
The Simmons Safe Sport Stove is slightly smaller in diameter than a soda can. The stand is a nicely made steel wire frame. The stove is a cup with an insert that goes almost to the bottom. With jet holes near the top of the cup. The metal insert gets heated up and boils the alcohol, when the fumes rise to the top and out the jets and get ignited. When all of the jets flame up it is time to put the pot on. You heat up the fuel by pouring in about an ounce or two and ignite it and let the flame rise up though the center, this heats the cup up and gets the fuel to boil. You fill it above the bottom of the insert, just like on my stove.
| | <-- Aluminum insert
/| |
|| || <--Jets
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Supplies & Tools:
Work Gloves
Safety Glasses
A 12 oz soda can
A clean used tuna can - 6 ounce can
News paper for a quick project cleanup
Can opener
Needle nose pliers
Sharp heavy duty scissors -- not your wife's sewing scissors.
A nail or screw or ice pick - to poke some holes
Sand paper or a metal file
Magic Marker (permanent marker)
1 pint 70% Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol
Instructions - assembly:
Remember: if you mess up you will have to drink another soda! :))
1. Spread out the newspaper on the work surface, to catch the metal cuttings. Do as I say, not as I do! :)
2. Put on and Wear Work Gloves
3. Put on and Safety Glasses
4. Take the scissors or nail or ice pick and poke 4 SMALL holes in the upper lip as shown. Spaced every 90 degrees. This allows the fuel to flow evenly while burning.
5. Use the can opener and remove the inside top where the mouth is - keeping the thick rim, this is not easy. Some lifting of the can opener and pushing will be needed while turning to get the gear teeth to move along. Go around the rim a few times (3-5), this will help cut the seam better.
6. Push through the inside top and let it fall in, you may not be able to do this until much later; after the wrinkling of the can. Watch out for the burrs from the poked holes and other sharp edges.
7. Using the needle nose pliers rub & crush any burrs made by the can opener and or the ice pick / nail.
8. Draw a circle around the can about 1" (25 mm) up from the bottom and another circle 2" (50 mm) down from the top.
9. Cut the can open between the middle of these two lines be very careful the edges will be very sharp! It is okay if it is messy, you will clean up these in the next two steps.
10. Cut the BOTTOM portion on the line, use this one for your practice. Cut a nice clean edge, no nicks or slivers to injure yourself on - this does not need to be level, just very smooth.
11. Take the TOP portion and cut on the line, Again make sure you have no nicks or slivers -- the straighter the better, this is affects the leveling of the cooking pot.
12. Using the file or sand paper smooth ALL edges and burrs.
13. On the TOP portion, using the needle nose pliers gently wrinkle the "wrinkle to here" line you want to twist the pliers to make a ruffle in the edge of the can, you want the ruffles / wrinkles, but not to big or wide. Make 6 to 10 wrinkles.
Use a rounded piece of lumber and gently dent in some grooves - be careful not to tear the metal.
These wrinkles will do several things:
1. Make the can stronger to support the pot.
2. Allow the top half to slide into the bottom half.
3. Allow the vapors to escape up the side and act as flame jets.
14. Carefully insert the TOP portion into the BOTTOM portion.
15. If working with different sized cans, use the mouth opening as a measurement guide. The top height should be the 1 to 1.25 the diameter of the mouth opening. The bottom height should be 1/4 the diameter of the mouth opening.
You're done with the building portion.
Theory of operation: (Oh, no not some boring prattling)
Well, too bad. When you make something you should have a clue how it works. This won't hurt too much.
The fuel (70% Isopropyl [Rubbing] Alcohol) is poured into the center and ignited. The flame inside the chamber causes the top half to heat up, when the outside edge is hot enough the fuel starts to vaporize and mists out the sides (because of the wrinkles / ruffles). This vapor is then ignited by the flame from the center flame -- all of this happens in about 30 seconds or less.
See, was that bad?
Instructions - use:
1. This project must be done under parental supervision!
2. DO ONLY OUTDOORS (outside) and have a fire extinguisher ready! And 5 gallon bucket of water or garden hose.
3. Place the stove on solid level ground.
4. Use only in an approved fire pit.
5. Never use in during fire hazard conditions.
6. This stove is not designed to be left unattended!
7. I can't think of any other stupid things not to do, so don't do it if I'd think it's stupid.
8. The fuel (70% Isopropyl [Rubbing] Alcohol) is poured into the center fill to just above the top can's bottom lip and well below the lower can's upper edge (on the outside).
9. Be sure no fuel is on your hands before you ignite the stove.
10. Ignite using a long match or long tipped lighter for barbecues.
11. Wait about 30 seconds, for the outside edge to start flaming. Typically about 10-15 seconds
12. The stove needs to be conditioned - to burn off the plastic and paints used on decorating the can. Use one ounce of fuel on letting the stove burn without a pot on top.
13. When re-filling the stove be sure the fire is completely out and the stove is cool -- thus avoiding an unexpected ignition of the stove.
14. Place pot carefully centered on the stove.
15. DO NOT STIR your pot on this stove, you will need to make a support for your pot. That is an exercise left for the student :)) -- I've always wanted to say that. Hint: take a big tin / metal can and cut out the top and bottom and cut notches into it. See photo below for a nice example - triangle notches will do.
16. Extinguishing the flame, you can not blow out the flame unless the pot is on top then a strong breath will do it. Or use a tuna can dropped upside down on to the stove.
17. Remember the stove and pot are HOT after use.
Fuel Storage:
* Should be done carefully.
* My only annoyance with this design is that the fuel is not safely transported in the stove, you must use a storage bottle. Since we are talking about an ounce or less of alcohol, this is not a big issue. I'd pour it into a smaller fuel bottle of contaminated fuel to be used first on the next fire - or let it burn off.
* Do not store ANY FUEL in beverage (water) containers, you could get them confused and have a big problem.
* The reason why I prefer Isopropyl [Rubbing] Alcohol is that if you should get any on your hands it is not carcinogenic [toxic], just let it evaporate. And help the evaporation by blowing on your hands.
* Should the fuel leak out; it will not destroy / contaminate everything in the backpack, just let it evaporate and most items will be unaffected.
* Most other fuels will ruin (destroy) nylon and stink up those items that are not destroyed, and a big mess to cleanup.
The Foster's Mishap:
Made the stove using the above technique, from a can I found on the side of the road - Rotten Litter Bugs! The metal had an odd (strange) feel to it, not like the other cans and the bottom had 'rusted' / tarnished. The thick rim had been gnawed (chewed - removed) off while using the can opener. Still we marched on, to make the stove.
Poured some fuel in and it would not stay light so, cheated [no, I'm not gonna tell you how - it worked on the other cans] and the flame started. It roared up nice and big and then the top lip caved in, and then the flame jumped even bigger. I started to get very worried! And grabbed the big bucket of water, but waited and the can started to cave in upon itself - the fuel was mostly used up.
The metal did not 'feel', correct, like the other cans.
I will be on the look out for another brand of beverage using the jumbo [big] size cans.
Just found that Arizona Iced Tea makes a 700ml version, it's not a full liter like the Foster's but it was bigger. And I will be testing it soon.
The moral of this example:
This can be a dangerous project, please proceed carefully!
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These look promising.Quoting: yass 533123
How to make an Alcohol Stove from a Soda Can.
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You can buy these on ebay for a couple of bucks. I bought three for ten $. Not really worth it. Go to Sportsman's Guide or Cheaper than Dirt and get a good mil. one-learn how to make a hobo-stove, a rocket stove, and a five brick stove and you'll be ready to survive the eliments a lot better than most-also learn how to use a bow & string fire starter. Easy to do. Yes, it's come to this! Rubbing alcohol doesn't burn that well-use "Heat" in the yellow plastic containers. More expensive but worth it.
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By Carolyn J. SharpRecently I had the unsettling experience of receiving unsolicited financial advice from John the Baptist. Not directly, of course— his counsel was mediated through an ancient codex, the Gospel of Luke. Written in the latter part of the first century, this text has been lovingly interpreted by monks, artists, preachers, musicians, and biblical scholars from past eras to today. Luke is a rich source of traditions about Jesus of Nazareth, and given the Gospel's clear links to … [Read more...]
On the Fiscal Cliff with John the Baptist: Luke 3:7-18
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By Cassie Norton
July 2010
In what is probably the best possible outcome of a career in
government, Elissa Flynn-Poppey went into private practice at the
end of the Romney administration with a keen desire to contribute
to the greater good.
"I was fortunate to start in public service," said Flynn-Poppey,
who served as Romney's deputy legal counsel and executive director
of the Judicial Nominating Commission. "Working in government
instills a need to give back. You see people at their best and
their worst every day. And I absolutely get more than I give."
Flynn-Poppey, an attorney with Mintz Levin, was part of a team
of attorneys from the firm who, working pro bono, drafted the
legislation that offers protection to victims of sexual assault,
criminal stalking and criminal harassment.
She is also a board member of Massachusetts Law Review
and a founding member of the Animal Law Practice Group (part of the
MBA's Civil Litigation Section). Her involvement in the Animal Law
Practice Group came about because of her volunteer work with the
She is able to spend so many hours volunteering in a variety of
fields in part because Mintz Levin pays more than lip service to
pro bono work.
"They really do believe in giving back," she said. "They are
very supportive, even to the point of taking time out of billable
hours to make sure the [domestic violence] initiative passed. If I
worked somewhere else, it would be a lot more difficult."
A team from Mintz Levin was already working on legislation to
allow victims of sexual assault to obtain a restraining order
against their attackers. At the time, the law allowed only those
who were related to, or in a relationship with, their attackers to
apply for restraining orders. The only recourse for those attacked
by strangers or friends was to obtain civil restraining orders, an
often expensive and time-consuming process, or to press charges,
which could be difficult for a variety of reasons.
Flynn-Poppey joined the firm about two years ago, and with her
government background and familiarity with legislation, offered to
take a look at the draft.
The result was a complete re-write. "We narrowed it, made it
more focused," she said. "And we wanted to take a look at both
sides, because it is possible for the defendant to become a victim
as well."
The final version was unanimously approved by the Legislature,
then signed by the governor, on Feb. 9, 2010, less than three
months from the refile date. Several victims of sexual assault were
waiting for the bill to pass and have already received restraining
orders against their attackers. Violation of the orders can result
in up to two and a half years in a house of corrections.
Flynn-Poppey said one woman told her she felt like it was the first
time she could leave her house safely. Her attacker lives in her
"It was probably the highlight of my legal career," Flynn-Poppey
said. "It's not often that you get to do what you went to law
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On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:24 PM, John Valdes <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:

 All,

 We've been using Torque 2.3.x and Maui 3.2.6px on our modest size
 (~350 nodes), production, commodity cluster successfully now for the
 last 3 years or so, and while we have encountered minor bugs every now
 and then, for the most part it has been very stable and reliable.
 Nevertheless, we're thinking that we should upgrade to a current
 version of Torque and Maui (3.3.1), partly so that we're using an
 activately maintained codebase, but also to get cgroup and better GPU
 support. ĀHowever, there are so many branches of torque available now,
 I'm not sure what version we should upgrade to. ĀWe don't need any of
 the NUMA or scalability features of the 3.0 and 4.x branches, so
 should we stick to the 2.5.x branch? ĀThat's getting pretty old now
 too, so maybe we should just go directly to one of the 4.x branches;
 if so, which one?

 Some more background, in case it factors into the decision:

 1) This is a commodity cluster, using multicore CPUs (eg, Intel
 Ā ĀNehalem and Sandy Bridge) and an IB interconnect. ĀWhile the nodes
 Ā Āare technically NUMA architecture, the scale is much smaller than
 Ā Āwhat I believe the NUMA support in torque >= 3 intends to address,
 Ā Āso I don't think we would need the NUMA features of torque(?).

You are correct that the NUMA support from TORQUE 3 is intended for larger NUMA machines.

Ā

 2) As I said, this is a production cluster, so stability and proper
 Ā Āoperation are critical. ĀIssues like the one in this thread:
 Ā Āhttp://www.clusterresources.com/pipermail/torqueusers/2012-November/015236.html
 Ā Āmake me nervous about upgrading. :)

I have little to no experience with Maui, so hopefully someone else can offer some advice on this point.

Ā

 3) We use QOS and classes fairly heavily (eg, for job prioritization
 Ā Āand for associating nodes with queues); while technically, those are
 Ā Āmaui features, torque needs to cooperate properly w/ maui for those
 Ā Āto work as intended.

All versions of TORQUE should be good for this requirement.

Ā

 Any recommendations? ĀI can provide more information if needed.

Here's how we are developing the different branches:

2.5.x - at this point, this is a legacy branch that will only get critical bug fixes.

3.0.x - end of life.Ā

4.1.x - primarily a bug fix branch, but all bugs reported against it need to be fixed.

4.2.x - the latest and greatest. Currently 4.2.0 is marked EA (early access) as it has a few known issues. A better release of 4.2.0 should be available this week.

It sounds like you don't require the features that are in the 4 series, so the only consideration for whether or not you'd want to go is really upgrading in the future. Any upgrade from something less than 4 to 4 or higher is a complete cluster upgrade - the protocol for the moms to talk to the server has changed and so moms from before 4 can't communicate with the server from the 4. This may be a really small consideration for you if you don't plan to upgrade again, but hopefully this can inform your decision a bit.

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David Beer | Senior Software Engineer

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NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Under the tutelage of second year head coach TJ Hajjar, the Merrimack women's volleyball team made major strides in 2012 as they doubled their win total from a season ago. The young Warriors finished out their 2012 schedule with an overall record of 10-20 and a conference mark of 2-13.
"I truly feel this season was a great success as we doubled our wins from last year," stated Hajjar. "We of course would have loved to finish higher in the Conference standings but all of our stats jumped up dramatically this season, putting us in the upper part of our conference in most categories."
The Warriors opened up the season in Florida for the Sharks Classic and dropped all four contests in straight sets. But the trip meant more to the Warriors, as they used it as a great bonding experience which helped them win seven of their next 10 games in the month of September.
Merrimack's first two wins of the season both came in five sets to UMass Lowell and Assumption. Next up for the Warriors was the NE-10/ECC Challenge as Merrimack took on LIU Post, Dowling and Mercy over two days. The Warriors downed LIU Post on Friday night by the score of 3-1 and then defeated Dowling and Mercy in straight sets. The win over Dowling was the programs first win over the Golden Knights. Senior Brianna Trabucco (Canton, Mass.) was named tournament Most Valuable Player while fellow senior captain Jenna Reilly (Northport, NY) picked up All-Tournament first team accolades.
The Warriors struggled in the month of October as they lost their first seven contests of the month and lost 10 of 12 overall. The two wins came against conference foe Bentley and Mercy, marking the first conference win of the season for Merrimack.
Merrimack opened the final month of the season with a five set victory over Assumption on Senior Day behind a 50 assist, nine dig and three kill effort from Trabucco. Sophomore Stephanie Sheehan (Smithtown, NY) finished with a double-double, 17 kills and 11 digs in the victory.
The Warriors closed out their regular season with three straight conference losses.
Merrimack was led offensively all season long by Sheehan who finished third in the conference in kills per set with 3.38 per set and also averaged 2.57 digs per set which was good for second on the team. Reilly continued to lead the team defensively as she racked up a career-high 100 blocks on the season, averaging 1.12 blocks per set which was good for third in the conference. For her career, Reilly finished seventh all-time in kills, first all-time in block assists and third all time in solo and total blocks in program history.
Shaunda Forcier (Gonic, NH) and Corinne Gosselin (Lawrence, Mass.) both put together solid seasons offensively as they averaged 2.02 and 1.75 kills per set respectively for the Warriors. Trabucco played in all 30 matches for the Warriors and finished off her Merrimack career with a career-high average of 8.65 assists per set and 1.88 digs per set. The Warriors also received great play from freshman Madison Burke (San Jose, Calif.) who finished her first campaign averaging a team-high 3.91 digs per set while playing in a team-high 113 sets.
"Next year looks very promising as we return 10 players and a talented recruiting class," said Hajjar. "We have the talent needed to be very good, we just need to push and finish games next year as we lost four games in five sets this season."
The Warriors closed out the 2012 season with many bright spots and have many strong pieces returning to the squad next season. Some of the key returners to the team next year include Sheehan, Burke, Gosselin, Allison Cote (Chelmsford, Mass.) and Jackie Jones (Amherst, NH). With another year of experience under their belts and a strong recruiting class coming in, look for Merrimack to be around the top half of the conference in 2013.
This is the fifth in a series of recaps summarizing a successful fall season at Merrimack.
November 29: Women's Crew
November 30: Women's Cross Country
December 3: Women's Golf
December 4: Men's Cross Country
December 5: Volleyball
December 6: Women's Soccer
December 7: Football
December 10: Field Hockey
December 11: Men's Soccer


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Back down along the Orontes, very early the day before, my friend dropped me off on a dirt track by a copse of trees.
He could change in some copse, and bury his own clothes, avoiding the blunders he has seen in others.
Beyond the field was a tiny brook; and, beyond that again, a copse.
She listened quietly, and said no word, but allowed me to lead her up the cave until we reached the copse of which I have spoken.
Nicholas asked himself as the wolf approached him coming from the copse.
Is this the amice of the friar you saw issue from the copse?
They came to a lane bordered with copse, blue with wild hyacinth.
A little above the copse another head rises; that of Chaucer's great friend, John Gower.
By copse and highway the shad-bushes salute with their handkerchiefs.
Now, in May, they are busy; they have paired, and each couple has a part of the copse to themselves.


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That being said, it's hard to deny the "awesome" factor when it comes to pre-loved items: cutesy, kitschy, witty, worldly, quirky, classic, beautiful, elegant, stately, crazy, rare, refined or absolutely-100%-unique, you can find it all. Items with history speak volumes, and can personalize your space in a way that mass-produced, disposable wares never can. I tip my hat to all things "built to last" and welcome antiques into my home; I love the life they bring to it. I find inspiration in the most unique pieces and in the way others integrate antiques into their spaces.
Check out fantastic photos below and let me know: are they hot, or not? Inspiring or disappointing? How do you fit antiques into your life and home?
|Can you even get over the one-of-a-kind pieces, antiques and modern touches in this room? I *heart*.
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|The rustic nature of this room is deceiving: it's eclectic and chock-full of antiques,
yet the overall feeling is surprisingly modern.
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|This room strikes me as being very contemporary, with a distinctive South Beach feel (yes/no? am I crazy?)
What's terrific is the seamless integration of the antique pieces: there are a ton of them here - the side chairs,
the setteee, the stool to name just a few - but this room is light, bright and very modern. Applause.
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|Yes, please!
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|Sleek, sexy and full of historical charm.
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|Generally I have the biggest love-on for white rooms but this just called to me. Check that wallpaper,
which is not antique but which is absolutely freaking gorgeous, and those chairs? To die for,
particularly in the varying colorway. Love.
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|The big finish, by none other than homegrown talent Sarah Richardson and
her equally talented brother Theo and his design co. Rich Brilliant Willing for the
2011 Interior Design Show (IDS) in Toronto. The challenge of this room
is to determine where the antiques end the newly constructed pieces begin, and
that's the beauty of it! Happy scrutinizing :)
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You may have noticed (is it noticeable? haha) that personally, my favourite look is a mixture of antiques with simple, clean lines and modern base pieces, set against a crisp white backdrop. And that being said, it's then less of a surprise that my own living room is entirely white and furnished with simple furniture and a veritable stable of streamlined teak pieces. Shocking. I would be lying, however, if I said I wasn't more than tempted by those gorgeous colorful rooms.
I wonder what D. would think if I slipcovered our dining room chairs in a full rainbow of shades ... ?


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This week's customer story comes from Amanda Marek:
"It was about 10 years ago that I received my first package of Fairytale Brownies as a gift. I immediately fell in love. For some, it takes a lot of willpower to try not to eat a dozen of these delicious creations, but for me, it takes all my might to actually share them with others.
In 2007, my entire family came to Milwaukee to visit. I had just received an order of Fairytale Brownies days prior and my little nephew found them. I decided to take what I learned in kindergarten and SHARED some brownies with my family. They, too, fell in love.
I think I love the brownies more than they do because I actually visited Fairytale Brownies during a trip to Arizona. I indeed purchased more to bring home with me, but this time I kept them all for myself to enjoy - a little souvenir gift.
However, they do make great gifts for others as well.
Amanda Marek - Fairytale Brownies lover for life, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oh Amanda, we love to hear stories like yours! Sharing is a difficult task when eating a fudgy brownie from Fairytale. That's why you need plenty of them on hand so you don't feel deprived. :)
Thank you for sharing your story and spread gourmet brownie love. - Alyssa


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Straight Point Collar Windbreaker, Insulated Lining. 100% Nylon Made in China
Sold Out - $80.00
Spread collar button-up with a single chest pocket and embroidered graphic. 70% Polyester, 30% Rayon...
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Front & Back Graphic Prints 100% Cotton Made in Mexico
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Spray stripe detail and tonal logo 100% Cotton Made in India *NOTE: T-shirt may bleed...


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Offered here is this vintage 1930's wall pocket from Virgil Haldeman's Caliente Pottery. The pattern was called plumes and bow. The glaze is a high gloss coral and the reverse is hand incised as shown. It measures 6 1/2" high and 6" wide. This form can be found on page 152 of Jack Chipman's California Pottery Book.
There are no chips, cracks, fleabites or repairs. Would make a great addition to any California pottery collection.
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Book Launch: "Power & Willpower in the American Future" with Robert Lieber
SFS Mortara Center for International Studies
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
To argue against the widely proclaimed idea of American decline, as this book does, might seem a lonely task. After all, the problems are real and serious. Yet if we take a longer view, much of the discourse about decline appears exaggerated, hyperbolic, and ahistorical. Why? First, because of the deep underlying strengths of the United States. These include not only size, population, demography, and resources, but also the scale and importance of its economy and financial markets, its scientific research and technology, its competitiveness, its military power, and its attractiveness to talented immigrants. Second, there is the weight of history and of American exceptionalism. Throughout its history, the United States has repeatedly faced and eventually overcome daunting challenges and crises. Contrary to a prevailing pessimism, there is nothing inevitable about American decline. Flexibility, adaptability, and the capacity for course correction provide the United States with a unique resilience that has proved invaluable in the past and will do so in the future. Ultimately, the ability to avoid serious decline is less a question of material factors than of policy, leadership, and political will.
Robert J. Lieber is Professor of Government and International Affairs at Georgetown University, where he has previously served as Chair of the Government Department and Interim Chair of Psychology. He is an authority on American foreign policy and U.S. relations with the Middle East and Europe. Professor Lieber has lectured widely in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In the policy realm, he has been a foreign policy adviser in several presidential campaigns and consultant to the State Department and for National Intelligence Estimates. His articles and opeds have appeared in scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers, including International Security, Foreign Policy, American Political Science Review, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The National Interest, Commentary, Internationale Politik (Berlin), Politique Etrangere (Paris), International Affairs (London), Harper's, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, Ha'aretz (Tel Aviv), and Asharq Al-Awsat (London), among others, and his media appearances have included The News Hour with Jim Lehrer on PBS TV, ABC TV's Good Morning America and Nightline, NBC and CBS network news, the O'Reilly Factor on Fox TV, Voice of America, BBC World Service, Al Jazeera, and other radio and TV programs in Europe, the Arab world and Israel.
Copies of 'Power and Willpower in the American Future' will be available for purchase.
When & Where
Mortara Building
Georgetown University
36th and N Sts NW
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Willow Creek Mine Fire - A Chronology of Events
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Weeks of February 28, 1999 and March 7, 1999
The seals were completed just inby crosscut No. 21 in the D-1 tailgate entries. Electrical power was then advanced in the D-1 tailgate. After advancing power, mine rescue teams continued the assessment of the D-1 tailgate entries within the sealed area. This was accomplished first by accessing the tailgate via the seals in the D-1 headgate and traveling across the longwall face. Upon reaching the tailgate the teams traveled outby, exploring back to the No. 30 crosscut. The teams then finished exploration of the tailgate entries by entering through the D-1 tailgate seals and exploring inby to the No. 30 crosscut. Roof falls and extensive heat damage were apparent in the D-1 tailgate No.1 entry, but the No.2 entry was travelable from the D-1 seals to the longwall face


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Story and Photographs by Deb Peterson On Christmas Eve, little Barbara Taggart would kiss her daddy goodbye as he went off to play a holiday gig with his band, Burt Taggart and his Orchestra. Her mother, Alice Belle, would tuck Barbara and her older brother and sister into bed and kissed them goodnight, just like Read More
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By Lance and Elizabeth Cheramie You have to wonder if Audrey Hepburn had any idea she was creating an iconic image when she graced posters sheet music for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in her little black dress in 1961. The perfectly simple but sexy LBD has been around even longer than that, first introduced by Coco Read More


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Clicking after water pump replacement
I just did a DIY water pump replacement on my 2003 X5 4.4i. While in there replaced the a/c belt, and the thermostat. Cleared the codes so that the therm gauge wouldn't read in the red automatically anymore, but now there is a clicking in the engine compartment that gets faster with acceleration. Any ideas what this might be? A tension pulley? Fan Clutch? I am at a loss. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Fan hitting something?
I was thinking the same think, Possibly rechecking the fit placement of the fan cowling?
If not sitting properly, it could be hitting the bottom? Top?
Checked the fan it is not hitting anything. Was thinking maybe a bad bearing in the tension pulley?
Tensioners and idlers are good for about 80k miles. How many miles on it?
Will check the tensioner... it has 115K on it. So it's entirely possible.
After using an automotive stethoscope we determined that it is an exhaust leak. Yippy now for how to fix it. Might be time to just take it to the shop. The leak is coming from the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Anyone know where I can find drawings for the Exhaust manifold?? Clicking turned out to be an exhaust manifold leak...
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