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The lightest mountaineering tent you can find.
Sleeping in a cramped bivy or suffering through a storm in a bare-bones shelter just to shave a few ounces just isn't worth it. The Mountain Hardwear Direkt2 Tent was designed for burly alpine conditions, but weighs a jaw-dropping two and a half pounds, so you don't have to compromise protection to travel ultralight on your summit push or ski objectives. The single-wall Direkt2 is, in fact, the lightest mountaineering tent Mountain Hardwear has ever made. Ever.
It's no weak-sauce bivy, though; the floor and walls are made of 30D nylon ripstop and coated in waterproof polyurethane and silicone, while the DAC Featherlite aluminum poles let you pitch from the inside, minimizing the time you spend exposed to harsh conditions. Each corner has two guy-out points for increased stability, and Mountain Hardwear's proprietary Evolution Tension Arch design stabilizes the Direkt2 against wind and snow loads using only two weight-saving poles. It can get stuffy (not to mention stinky) if you're trapped in the alpine during a storm, but there are two zippered mesh vents with integrated snow flaps to get some air moving through your shelter, so you don't have to suffer the weight penalty of nose plugs or clothespins. For ultralight missions in serious weather, the Direkt2 is damn near unbeatable.
- 30D ripstop nylon body and floor with PU and silicone waterproof coatings
- Two-person four-season design
- The lightest mountaineering tent Mountain Hardware makes (2lb 10oz)
- Internal pitch design using two DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum poles
- Zippered mesh vents with integrated snow flaps
- Evolution Tension Arch design for stability against wind and snow loading
- Two guy-out points at each corner
- Welded zipper flaps and watertight zipper
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Summer Alpine and Winter Pursuits
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The weight!? The space? The additional vestible? Wow, I love this tent. I was in rain, wind and even some snow on the first outting with this tent and both my climbing partner loved it. Great color to spot in the alpine and easy to set up with the internal pole set up. Look no further for your alpine and winter pursuits in a 4-season tent. Can't wait to go from "several uses" to "putting it through the wringer."
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Horrible Customer Service
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Tent pole broke after second use. Contacted mtn hardware customer service after three attempts, was referred to contact the tents manufacturer "tent pole technology". Horrible customer service.
Still have not had any luck with mtn hardware customer service. The worst customer service I have ever dealt with. Highly recommend do not purchase this or another Mtn hardware products.
Lightweight, bombproof, spartan
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
If you want a luxurious tent, this isn't for you. There aren't bug screens or vestibules, forget about large hanging pockets to put gear into or lots of room to stretch out with two people. Get used to morning condensation (it is a single wall), being cozy with your tent mate, and lots of tags warning about leaving the vent open or risking suffocation (haven't had any issues with this). However, despite all of the downsides, I love this tent. Its light. Lighter than all the tents with the cooler features. And at the end of the day an extra three to five pounds in my pack isn't worth another 5 square feet of space. Its bombproof, I rode out a three day storm on a 20,000ft mountain in Peru in it. Other people had to constantly get out of their tents to brush off snow, We just tapped the walls and the steepness let the snow fall off extremely easily. I've used it probably over 20 times for snow and mountain camping and its still going strong. For the weight, the price, and the durability, it gets 5 stars. For comfort, well I don't mountaineer because I like to be comfortable.
Direkt 2
I have used this tent over 8 nights. The main advantage of this tent for me is weight. The temperature of environment was -2 .. +5 °C. I was lucky that there were no heavy rains because the tent is easy to get wet. One night I was in a weak but long-lasting rain (4-5 hours) and tent was leaking. But in colder conditions tent behaves perfectly. Perhaps there is an additional awning (not footprint) to protect it from rain?
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Perfect for 2 man mountaineering trips
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The tent is fantastic for mountaineering trips where you want to cover ground and push yourself. If you want to setup, spreadout and dig in grab a MH Trango.
Light weight!!! At 2.5lbs the only thing significantly lighter would be an emergency blanket.
The least condensation of any 4 season tent I've used single or double wall. Even in temps barely below freezing we both stayed completely dry, vents were kept open but not wide.
Its tight but not too small, it fits my parner (6'+) and I (5'10") on xtherms (one wide, one regular) We keep packs, boots, and most everything but water, small essentials, and some snacks outside.
Slider guy line quick adjusters worked well, then again so do many knots which could then be rigged as needed but would require a bit of thought.
Watch the direction of pull when you guy it out if you try to pass thought the center from the pole guy point it will create slack sides (pulling the poles toward the center)
I have the model that uses toggles to secure the poles in place, these can be tough with cold/numb fingers and I understand that's improved on the 2015 model.
exactly what is says it will do
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I tend to hear a lot of shit about this tent - it's small, doesn't breathe well, not super burly. All of that is true, but what you get out of it is outstanding - a sub 3 lb, 4 season (really 1 season, just the bad one) tent that is perfect for fast-and-light trips that are all the rage these days (for good reason). It's small, but that's also a good thing mid-mountain - digging through snow SUCKS, and a thin footprint makes that just a little easier.
Mountain Hardwear Direkt 2
Good tent for two
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
The ventilation on the new model is good. I recently bought this mountaineering tent for camping in snow environments (early season). I have used it on one camping trip this year for 3 nights. The material is very strong, the tent's weight is very nice, and the packed size is very nice too. It takes real muscle to set this tent up with the poles and securing the poles inside after the poles are secured is taxing. The setup of the guideline strings are not intuitive. Mountain Hardware should provide some exact set-ups for in windy conditions. The room inside is good for two men and your pads. Plenty of length for 78" long pad and the head room is nice. This single wall tent does have condensation inside in the morning but not a big deal. I didn't get to test it in high winds. I thought the mention of setting up the tent from the inside was a sales gimmick but actually was nice to stay out of the wind. I did use the footprint too. During setup, don't make the side floor stakes too tight otherwise too much stress is put on the door zipper and the side material when getting inside.
Mountain Hardwear Direkt 2
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I have the earlier version of the Direkt 2 and I see Mountain Hardwear has addressed the issues I have with it. These are not show-stoppers, mind you...namely, reinforced guy points and more of them, a vestibule option (I can't knock the one I have for not having one as I knew that when I bought it), and improved venting (the one vent could stand to be larger...perhaps the new one with two will work a little better...but this is a winter issue so again...I can't knock the tent for it). Those are minor but worth mentioning however, overall, I'm ecstatic with my [older] Direkt 2. I would GLADLY drop 5 1/2 bills on the new and improved version based on my experience with the earlier model. In terms of performance...it stood up to freight train wind gusts in the Colorado Rockies...I'm REALLY impressed with the "virtual pole-sleeve" design...and you just can't beat it for the weight. I did have some condensation, particularly around the vent but it was rather cold (teens)...if you pay attention to the venting and keeping it clear you will minimize this issue...but again, this is more of a winter issue than a tent issue in my opinion.
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Clean taught single wall construction. This year's design adds a second mesh vent in the lower door to create a cross-flow.
How is the waterproofness of this tent? I know some four season single wall tents are not completely waterproof and are not recommended for use in the rain, so I would like to know if that is a problem with this tent as well. I don't ever plan to use this type of tent in the rain, but it always helps with the peace of mind to know that if it does rain, then I don't have to worry about getting wet like in some of the other four season single wall tents.
I have the old BD hilight tent with the yellow epic fabric, and at 6'6 I barely touch each end. Does any one know how these tents compare length wise? The specs say the same, but with bivy tents you really never know...
Hey Nick, I've used both the BD Limelight and the Direkt II about the same amount. They're pretty much the same size.
I'm 6'2" and I barely fit without touching either end.
I'm 6'3" and just fit on a 2.5" air mattress without touching either end, laying straight. Laying on an angle I have lots of extra room.
I have the 2014 version of the Direkt2. The poles attach inside the tent via a series of very small toggles and loops, instead of the velcro strips used on earlier models. I've had a heck of a time trying to secure those toggles in sub-freezing, windy conditions. Anyone have similar experiences, or found a way to secure those toggles in the freezing alpine environments this tent was designed for?
Yeah I have the same model. The toggles are a pain. I find getting the boots off and getting all the way into the tent helps. Harder when you have to do it single handed but try to get the tip of the toggle 1/2 through the loop, angle it into the loop then twist it away from the pole into place. The rest is just taking your time while you get it done. Don't try to rush it and get pissed.
Most tents have some element that makes them a bit of a pain to setup in the freezing cold. It's one of those tasks like strapping up crampons, rigging an anchor, and kitchen duty that because its critical you have to push aside fatigue, accept the discomfort, and pay close attention, to get it done.
Hello , sorry about minute early post was having a hard time posting. Anyways, I am seeking a tent that will keep me dry ALL night long. I want to crawl into a tent from a long day of kayaking in rain and high seas and know at night I will be DRY. I was looking at the Black Diamond Eldorado also. Am really seeking options on what would best uphold water. Ocean water breaks down water resistance and now need to look for new tent. Any ideas or suggestion would be great. I also want to use for packing in glaciers, so it has to be true to the water resistance.
I'd recommend looking into tents that do not have a single-wall configuration (which is most 4-season tents). While these are really good in certain conditions, they don't sound like they would be ideal for your intended use. You will likely get condensation build-up inside the tent, which will cause you to get wet. Instead, consider a tent with a fly that can be continually re-treated with waterproof sprays to extend the life of the tent and keep you the driest. I have always been happy with MSR tents (look into the Hubba line), but Marmot, Big Agnes, and many other brands also make tents that will serve you well. If you are certain you want a 4-season though, you may also want to consider the Sierra Designs Convert 4-season tent.
I concur... I had this single wall tent for two nights in the high sierra's and it didn't breathe well AT ALL. I found condensation built up and little puddles formed after a mere two nights. Double walled tents breathe better and are more durable over time.
So, are are you camping in the ocean? Regardless what tent you use salt water will destroy it. Be sure to use a solid dry bag. I've used this tent in high winds, rain shower, and heavy snow.
Any single wall tent will condensate. Just be sure to seam seal and nikwax the tent before use.
and tis tent is nearly 2 lbs lighter than the BD el Dorado and has a small easy to carry packed size. Its fast and light but doesn't offer much in the way of livability here's packed size.


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Last night the San Diego Chargers suffered a loss to heated rival the Oakland Raiders, so as you can imagine some fans may have elected to drown their sorrows in alcohol. But somehow, winding up on a random elderly womans couch may be taking it to the extreme. PFT has details:
Officer Frank Cali of the San Diego Police Department tells the San Diego Union-Tribune that an 81-year-old woman reported finding the Chargers fan passed out on her couch around 7:20 a.m. ET.
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FEARS have been raised high levels of youth unemployment will continue when it was confirmed three training centres will close.
TBG Learning is to its shut branches in Colchester, Clacton and Witham in March after its funding was cut.
The centres help jobseekers, and particularly youngsters, get qualifications and find work.
One in five unemployed people in Colchester are aged 18 to 25, and the figure is even higher in Tendring at one in three.
Stephen Mayzes, councillor responsible for education at Tendring Council, said: "A centre like this is so important to a town like Clacton which has so much youth unemployment "TBG Learning was a vital first step for youngsters who were trying to get into work.
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The centre has been earmarked for closure because the group's contract with the Education Funding Agency has ended.
Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell said: "It is sad when any company or organisation closes and people lose their jobs.
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TBG Learning, which has 15 sites across the country, refused to say how many jobs were going to be lost at the centres in Southway, Colchester; Carnarvon Road, Clacton and Braintree Road, Witham.
A spokesman for the not-forprofit company said all students studying at the centre would have the chance to complete their courses prior to the closure.
He said staff were being supported through employment workshops to help them get jobs elsewhere.
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2014 March for Babies
The March for Babies brings together families, companies and volunteers to raise money so that more babies can be born happy and healthy.Hundreds of people will be at Southern New Hampshire University to take part in the 2014 March for Babies on Sunday, May 18th. In addition to the 3-mile walk, other festivities will include live music, face painting, kids crafts, and more. rn rnMarch for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event. It supports research and other programs nationwide and in our community to help babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. rnrnVisit www.Marchforbabies.org for more information!rn rnrn
2014 March for Babies
The March for Babies brings together families, companies and volunteers to raise money so that more babies can be born happy and healthy.Hundreds of people will be at the Little Harbour Elementary School to take part in the 2014 March for Babies on Saturday, May 17th. In addition to the 3-mile walk, other festivities will include live music, face painting, kids crafts, and more.March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event. It supports research and other programs nationwide and in our community to help babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. Visit www.Marchforbabies.org for more information!
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Subject: Crafting an Artful Home series at Kimball-Jenkins Estate & School of Art  Kimball-Jenkins Estate & School of Art is teaming up with some of NH's most acclaimed interior designers and stylists to offer a five-part series exploring creative design solutions that will transform a home into a personal work of art. Each of the sessions ends in the Kimball-Jenkins Mansion with hands-on examples, a chance to talk with the featured designer, and a light cocktail reception. The series begins April 10 and concludes on May 15 with a program by nationally renowned designer and publisher Matthew Mead whose photographs and decorating ideas have appeared in numerous books and magazines, notably Better Homes and Gardens and his own Holiday with Matthew Mead. "After such a long snowy winter, this series will be a perfect welcome to spring," says Ryan Linehan, director of the Kimball-Jenkins School of Art. Linehan says that the mission of the estate has always been to promote the arts and culture as a part of life and as a means of building community connections. "This event is a perfect example of what Carolyn Jenkins had in mind when she endowed the region with her beautiful and inspiring home," says Linehan. The schedule for the series is as follows: April 10th 6-8 p.m. - Decorate a Room Around Your Favorite Piece of Artwork:
Shawna Taylor, Taylored Interiors will show how to dissect a piece of artwork to identify colors, texture, and style to create a color palette and design an entire room. April 17th 6-8 p.m. - Contemporary Art in a Traditional Home: How to Make it Work: Sarah Chaffee, McGowan Fine Arts will talk about creating a 'collected' room, one that appears to have developed over time by mixing the old and the new. May 1st 6-8 p.m. - Mixing Colors and Patterns Like a Pro: Donna Boerner, DB Interiors will teach tips and tricks to match colors and patterns to create a fabulous designer look. May 8th 6-8 p.m. - Liven Up Your Space with a New Way of Looking at Art: June Trisciani, J. Ellen Designs will reveal how a favorite painting, photo or sculptural piece can liven up a living space and tell a story about the owners. May 15th 6-8 p.m. - Backyard Style: Matthew Mead, known for styling beautiful spaces using vintage and recycled flea market finds, nature's offerings and what is at hand, shows how to take interior decorating ideas and apply them to an outdoor living space Sponsors for the series include Cobb Hill Construction, Vintage Kitchens, Endicott Furniture Company, Little River Oriental Rugs, Showcase Consignments, McFarland Johnson, Speedy Printing and R.P. Imports. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  http://kimballjenkinsschoolofart.eventbrite.com ### Kimball-Jenkins School of Art & Estate, originally the private residence of a prominent Concord family is now home to the growing Kimball-Jenkins School of Art, a private charitable trust for purposes of historic preservation, arts, cultural education. Address: 266 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 Media Contact: Ryan Linehan, Executive Director (603) 225-3932 email@example.com
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Dear Readers,
Trimble County is not unlike any other community in the commonwealth or in our nation that is not at times struggling to deal with drug abuse among our youth. This is a very serious matter that is a community issue and requires everyone to be diligent in our attempts to deter our children/students from using. Marijuana is the drug that teens often start with.
After over two months of anticipation and debate, the Senate finally received the state budget bill from the House midway through the 11th week of the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly. Governor Bevin was elected in a landslide because the people of Kentucky recognized a need for financial change and fiscal responsibility. We think the upcoming budget will reflect those needs for the betterment of the Commonwealth.
In one sense, Kentucky's budget doesn't change much from year to year. A little more than half of every state dollar, for example, goes to our schools, colleges and universities. Another fourth is dedicated to Medicaid and other health services, a little more than a tenth is spent on criminal justice and the final dime goes to everything else.
While there is relatively little discussion in the General Assembly about those ratios, there is often lively debate on the best way to move each major area forward.
Dear Readers,
Not only did Friday mark the end to another busy week in the Kentucky Senate, it also was day 46 of our 60-day legislative session. We are now in the proverbial "fourth quarter" when the House and the Senate must come together to get a victory for the state of Kentucky by passing a responsible budget. After 10 weeks we are still awaiting a key "assist" from our colleagues in the House in the form of a budget bill that has yet to pass the lower chamber.
As other Kentucky House leaders and I were putting the final touches on a proposed two-year state budget last week, legislators received not one but two reports of good economic news.
On Thursday, state officials said that revenues have grown 4.3 percent so far this current fiscal year, all but guaranteeing a surplus with less than four months to go. The sales tax – one of the state's major revenue sources and a strong indicator of consumer confidence – has now increased in 24 of the past 26 months.
Dear Readers,
This week I would like to take some time to deal with a particularly concerning topic, bed bugs. Over the past few weeks there have been cases of bed bugs within our schools, which has caused some level of panic. My purpose here is to educate the community on this issue, how the school responds, and to express that this is a community issue that will require everyone working together in order to successfully resolve it.
The passage of bills that would help children with disabilities, preserve rights of victims in criminal cases, and fight for the rights of the unborn highlighted another busy week in the Senate. As Thursday marked day 40 of our 60-day legislative session in Frankfort, we are still anxiously awaiting a budget bill from our colleagues in the House.
As college basketball fans prepare for the postseason, it's worth pointing out that the final few weeks of a legislative session are not that much different from March Madness.
The pace in both cases is hectic; time is a factor; and bills, like the teams, either move forward or see their run end early.
The key difference is that, while the men's and women's NCAA tournaments end with a single winner, a legislative session can have many shining moments.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a local pastor, Larry Silverman, of New Covenant Grace Fellowship.
Shortly after that I was dusting my bookcase and found a book Larry wrote, "The River is Here."
The river in the title is taken from something Jesus said: "Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, 'Rivers of living water will flow from his heart'" (John 7:38, New Living Translation).
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Helping the Vulnerable Through Summertime Heat
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Aug. 6, 2007
Helping the Vulnerable Through Summertime Heat
The needs of Fairfax County's vulnerable populations, including the homeless, elderly and those with special medical needs, are heightened during conditions such as extreme heat. To help meet those needs, faith communities, businesses, senior centers, community centers and other places of potential temporary shelter are encouraged to consider opening their doors for a few hours to help people stay cool and drink water. Resting for just two hours in air conditioning can significantly reduce heat-related illnesses.
Also, residents who know individuals who need special attention are encouraged to take a few minutes to check in on them to ensure their well-being. If residents need immediate, life-saving help, call 9-1-1. For other safety help, call the public safety non-emergency phone number at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
Heat takes the greatest toll on the very young and the very old, especially children younger than 5 and those older than 65. Intense summer temperatures also greatly affect people who are already sick or take certain medications, including diuretics, antihistamines, beta-blockers and tranquilizers.
Fairfax County residents who need help to keep their homes cool this summer and prevent a health emergency resulting from extreme heat, may be able to get assistance from two programs locally administered by the county's Department of Family Services.
The Cooling Assistance Program, which is federally funded, helps
eligible low-income households with at least one person considered
especially vulnerable to heat: a child under age 6, a disabled
individual or someone age 60 or older. Applications for this year's
Cooling Assistance Program are being accepted through Wednesday, Aug.
15. For more information or an application form, visit the Virginia
Department of Social Services Web site or call the Fairfax County
Department of Family Services at 703-324-7604, TTY 703-222-9452.
- The Fan Care Program is another way to help older area residents stay safe in the summer heat. This electric fan distribution program, sponsored by Dominion Virginia Power in partnership with the Virginia Department for the Aging, annually provides about 200 free fans and/or window air conditioners to eligible older adults in the Fairfax area. The Fan Care Program began on June 1 and runs through the end of September. To request an application and for further information, call Kim Karlinchak in Fairfax County's Department of Family Services, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, at 703-324-7694, TTY 703-449-1186.
Residents who need immediate help with utility bills or other urgent human services assistance can call the county's Coordinated Services Planning staff in the Department of Systems Management for Human Services at 703-222-0880, TTY 703-803-7914. County staff can connect residents with a network of services provided by public, private and community-based organizations, as well as appropriate county government resources.
To keep cool as the summertime heat continues, Fairfax County encourages residents to follow this general advice:
Drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate the
Stay indoors as much as possible. Spend time in an air-conditioned
place if possible; resting for just two hours in air conditioning can
significantly reduce heat-related illnesses.
In Fairfax County there are many public buildings such as libraries and RECenters, and private places such as
malls, that are cool and can provide respite from the heat.
Slow down. Avoid strenuous physical activities or reschedule them for
the coolest part of the day, usually the early morning.
Eat light meals.
Don't take salt tablets unless directed by a doctor.
Wear light-colored clothing, which helps reflect sunlight.
Wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Sunburn makes it more difficult for
the body to cool off.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in a car — not even for a few minutes. Even with the windows slightly open, the temperature in a car on a 93-degree day can soar to 125 degrees in just 20 minutes and approximately 140 degrees in 40 minutes.
For more information about ways to stay cool during the heat and other
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When it comes to efficiently running a dairy, managers and employees can't learn it all by trial and error. It takes a combination of hands-on training, classroom knowledge and guidance from specialists. Cesar Rodriguez has benefitted from this kind of comprehensive approach to learn what it takes to effectively lead and manage people on a dairy.
For Rodriguez, manager at Wreden Ranch in Hanford, Calif., participating in the Zoetis PeopleFirst™ Supervisory Certificate Program was more than just a class. It changed his life as a person, as a manager and as a worker.
"Everybody manages differently, and there are different problems on each dairy," Rodriguez said. "But a lot of times, managers have never had the opportunity to learn how to be a manager. They always just learn in the field. I think it's good for every single manager and even the owners to sit down and see what problems they have and discuss how to solve those problems."
Through a course series spread out over a few months, Rodriguez joined other agricultural managers to learn and develop leadership and organizational skills. During the PeopleFirst Supervisory Certificate Program, professional trainers who are experienced working with an agricultural workforce from a variety of cultures help attendees learn how to better manage people. The coaches use case studies and exercises from real farm situations during sessions and provide practical applications attendees can use back home between sessions. This allows for practice and better integration of new skills on the operation throughout the course.
"It's not just a class. It's whatever you get out of it," Rodriguez said. "The class actually showed me what I can get from my team and what my team can get from me."
For his team, motivation was key, he said.
"I used to try to do a lot of the work myself," Rodriguez said. "Nobody taught me that other people can do the work. I learned that if you delegate and motivate your team to do the work, they can get more things done for you. Now it's less stress for me because I learned how to do this."
The ability to lead and motivate people is critical to the success of a manager, said Rodrigo Carranza, PeopleFirst senior business manager.
"The direct relationship of an employee with his or her manager is an important factor in employee engagement," Carranza said. "Building trust and helping employees understand their role and the value of their contributions to the organization help keep employees committed to their work and the operation."
"It's a more professional way to manage my guys on the team," Rodriguez said. "They appreciate when the manager tells them how they are going to benefit and become part of the team. I can see more respect from them, too. Now they like to communicate more with each other. They help each other out, report to meetings more often. I get more benefit out of them because they care about their jobs."
Learn more about Rodriguez's firsthand experiences with PeopleFirst in a video available at growpeoplefirst.com/testimonials. For information on how PeopleFirst consultants can assist your operation or to find a class in your area, contact your Zoetis representative or visit growpeoplefirst.com.


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TerraCycle: Getting Creative with Garbage
December 8, 2010
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Albe Zakes, VP, media relations, TerraCycle, discussed how TerraCycle is able to collect non-recyclable garbage created from consumer packaging and turn it into new products. TerraCycle currently partners with a number of brands to do this, including P&G, Capri-Sun, Target, and Frito-Lay. In return for their partnership, TerraCycle is able to create impressions, media placements, and positive buzz for the brand.
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"TerraCycle: Getting Creative with Garbage." Albe Zakes, VP, Media Relations, TerraCycle. ANA Creativity Conference, 12/08/10.
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Macau Gaming: Earnings Resilient To Economic Downturn; J.P. Morgan Says Buy
Macau gaming stocks gained 76% this year, outperforming the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index by 73%.
Despite the ramp-up, J.P. Morgan thinks the Macau stocks still look attractive, and expect Macau earnings to be resilient to economic downturn.
Investors have expressed concerns that the credit-driven VIP segment may be more susceptible to macroeconomic downturn in China.
The broker is not worried, and has an interesting thesis to defend its double-digit VIP gaming revenue growth forecast.
Casinos have the bargaining power to force shadow VIP side betting , whose revenue they can't capture, to come into the official channels, thereby propping up VIP gaming. Here are analysts Kenneth Fong and Daisy Lu:
Industry aggregate EBITDA per mass table exceeded EBITDA per VIP table for the first time this year. Thus, to make sure that resources are properly deployed, casino operators have to constantly optimize the ratio between mass and VIP tables in order to maximize profitability. This is especially true since the government imposed a gaming table cap. As mass profitability per table goes up, operators lift the minimum rolling turnover requirement for junkets to justify keeping a table VIP, rather than mass.
Under pressure to deliver more volume, junkets/agents could find themselves negotiating with their players to move some [VIP] side bets into official channels.
An article in the South China Morning Post dated 13 August 2012, which was written after extensive channel checks, reports that side betting could be 20-200% the size of the official VIP market . While junkets may not completely control how much betting goes above the table and below, we believe side betting's substantial volume provides a buffer for junket operators in managing their rolling volume and overall business.
With the exception of Galaxy Entertainment (Neutral), the broker has a Buy rating on all the stocks: Sands China, a unit of Las Vegas Sands (LVS); MGM China, a unit of MGM Entertainment (MGM); Wynn Macau, a unit of Wynn (WYNN); Melco-Crown (MPEL); and SJM.


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Kare wrote:cooran wrote:Maybe this style, Kare?
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather.. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Not quite. The Norwegian ones in this category all are questions, and they all start with "Why cannot I ... when ...". They are all very language specific, so they just don't translate well. Some of them are real absurd. The one about Knox was rather lame, but it was the only one I could invent in English. Oh yes - another one just popped up: "Why can't I quit, when biscuits?"
meindzai wrote:Geeky physics joke I am giggling about today. I sent it to my 13 year old (and very bright) nephew who is home sick, and told him his homework is to explain it.
The tachyon leaves. The bartender says "We don't serve your kind here!" A tachyon walks into a bar.
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A Swiss man, looking for directions, pulls up at a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him. "Excusez-moi, parlez vous Fracais?" he tries. The two continue to stare. "Parlare Italiano?" No response. "Hablan ustedes Espanol?" Still nothing. The Swiss guy drives off, extremely disgusted.
The first American turns to the second and says, "Y'know, maybe we should learn a foreign language."
"Why?" says the other. "That guy knew four languages, and it didn't do him any good."
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Cindy Donald, Braves team up again for "Cindy's Walks for Recovery"
Lake Buena Vista, FL - The Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation and the Atlanta Braves will team up again during the 2014 season for Cindy's Walks for Recovery, the unique fundraising program which debuted last spring.
The announcement was made Thursday by Dreams of Recovery Foundation Founder Cindy Donald and Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez at Champion Stadium, the Braves' spring-training home in Kissimmee, Florida.
Through Cindy's Walks for Recovery, Braves fans across the country can help Marietta resident Cindy Donald accomplish her dream of making a lasting difference in the lives of those suffering from spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. They can donate a dollar amount of their choosing for each base on balls drawn by a Braves batter during the 2014 season
"The Walks for Recovery program has allowed us to help so many people across the country who are affected by spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries," said Cindy Donald. "We are so blessed that Fredi and the Braves have made a second season possible. Words cannot adequately describe the impact of the support of the Atlanta Braves organization."
Said Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez: "Cindy's Walks for Recovery program proved to be a great way for our fans to become a part of Cindy's mission to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries."
The tax-deductible donations - as little as 10 cents per walk for individuals and $10.00 per walk for corporate partners - will allow the Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation to provide financial grants to a waiting list of individuals to participate in approved therapy programs which are not covered by insurance as well as to purchase necessary equipment to improve daily life.
In 2008, while still undergoing her own grueling physical therapy after a tragic accident in 2005 left her paralyzed from the neck down, Cindy - with the help of family, friends and area residents that she didn't even know at the time of her accident - established the "Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery Foundation" with the simple philosophy that "helping others is the best therapy."
Fans can participate in Cindy's Walks for Recovery this season by texting W-A-L-K-S to 51555, by visiting www.walksforrecovery.org or by calling (770) 675-6565.


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Get an overview of this hotelSuburban hotel with restaurant and indoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Center for the Performing Arts, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, and Waterpark at Monon Community Center. Carmel Depot Museum and Carmel Visitor Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Self parking is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 263 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, plus WiFi and LCD TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find room service, coffee makers, and down comforters.
Guest Highlights
- Pool
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Comfy beds and overall room comfort
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
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Hotel Amenities
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Business amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 8
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Shopping on site
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms 15
- Total number of rooms - 263
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 1347
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Indoor pool
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Designated smoking areas
- Year Built 2008
- 24-hour business center
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 6.95 per day )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 6.95 per night )
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Desk
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Free newspaper
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Phone
- Designer toiletries
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Digital TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Grille 39 - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 15.00 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 6.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 6.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 80.00 per vehicle (one way)
Hotel Name
- Renaissance Hotel Indianapolis North
- Renaissance Indianapolis North
- Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
- Carmel Renaissance
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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How to Make Money in 2013
Before the Internet, and Apple (AAPL) iPads and iPhones, at the start of a fresh year for the market there were pens, papers and a good old-fashioned calculator -- along with a degree of imagination from the folks on Wall Street. Naturally, all investors wanted was to arrive at a fair-value estimate for one's index of choice, or for a specific stock, by adherence to basic principles of investing, instead of positioning one's portfolio to win with the next headline.
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The world is a smaller place now and news travels faster than ever before thanks to new media, writes Julia Bradbury.
Long gone are our carrier pigeons, but not our local stories. It's just that these days a local story can end up on the other side of the globe in minutes.
The diversity of Britain's regions is a wonderful thing. You can spend years getting to know an area and still discover something new and exciting just next door, next week.
Across the land the most beautiful countryside and coastal landscapes can be found next to some of the country's most vibrant towns and cities.
We should be proud of the regional diversity which makes Britain such a special and unique place to live.
Many people across the nation feel this sense of pride keenly and devote their time to local clubs, events, societies, sports, charities, and other worthy causes which benefit and strengthen their local community.
This is where local newspapers have an important role to play - promoting and highlighting these activities so that more people can get involved. Two charities that I am involved with - Marie Curie Cancer Care and the NSPCC - have benefitted greatly from coverage in local papers in this way.
By doing this, local papers can be a force for positive change, encouraging people to contribute more to the community and take pride in their surroundings. This is the reason I am supporting Local Newspaper Week this year.
As well as influencing their community, local newspapers can also highlight important issues in their region to a wider audience. This is extremely important in Britain where people's needs and concerns vary enormously depending upon the region in which they live.
Local papers dig beneath the surface of their communities to tell stories which sometimes go on to hit the national news agenda and captivate the nation.
I am lucky - I have several 'locals'. I work from London so will try to enlist the help of the local papers to support the charity LIVING STREETS who this year are teaming up with a new online outdoor brand called GoYomp to promote Camden 'Walk to school Week'; an action packed week aiming to promote awareness and the benefits of walking to school, starting May 16.
Eager to involve as many children as possible, they're looking to get the local schools on board and the papers will provide a vital platform to spread that news.
I grew up in Rutland which I consider home - where the mighty Rutland Mercury has a passionate following.
I went to school in Sheffield and remember the Shefffield Star with fondness.
Local papers give communities a powerful and unique voice which can be heard even in the corridors of power in Westminster.
It allows people in regions far from London to highlight their concerns and issues to the people who make decisions which affect their lives.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is exactly one of the reasons I have been a little less active since the beginning of the year. It is all right to have a bias in this market, but one must have patience. Wait for your trigger. When trading, especially based on technical patterns, waiting for the triggers rather than anticipating them is essential. There will be patterns invalidated by fundamentals, the overall market or just because they don't play out. In other words, there will be patterns which amount to nothing, so anticipating them is just plain wrong. As I mentioned on Monday, the chart seemed poised for volatility. That was correct. I was even looking for a $20-$25 move before earnings – which was also correct.
I have the $275-$280 area as support, which now becomes resistance, but it is a little harder to say that was correct since we are slightly below right now. Maybe folks will give me a wash on that one. However, I was more excited about playing the upside breakout rather than the downside breakdown -- and that was the wrong call. In the end, the straddle, which could be had for a little below $30, should be off the books now as it hit nearly $35 this morning. There is no need to wait for the earnings catalyst at this point. There is far too much risk of a recovery....439 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Yay! The Lords of Deliverance Compendium is finally done, turned in, edited, and cover-ed! :) I'll provide links once it's up at ebook retailers, but for now, here's the cover and blurb:
New York Times bestselling author Larissa Ione brings readers behind the scenes with this definitive guide to her latest imaginative, epic series featuring the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. With character descriptions, key player background information, a handy glossary of terms and special abilities, and an all new, original short story, this is a must-read for every Larissa Ione fan. As an added bonus, this compendium includes an extended sneak peek at the next book in the Lords of Deliverance series, Lethal Rider.
This will release May 1st in ebook format only (you don't need an ebook reader to read it, though — there are several free apps available.)
Also, this has nothing to do with the compendium, but I wanted to post a picture of Hexe, since it's been forever since I've done that. This is her looking all pretty in the snow. She's about 90-95 pounds now!


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They say history repeats itself, and if you don't want to replicate a mistake, study history first.
I don't call myself a California native, but I've lived here long enough to have seen history repeat itself when it comes to proposals to fix the state's malfunctioning plumbing in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
It all stems from California being a land of haves and have nots when it comes to water.
Northern California receives the bulk of precipitation and has several large reservoirs to catch runoff and save it for use during the hot, dry summers.
Southern California, classified technically as a desert, has the bulk of the state's population with only a few local water supplies.
The latest proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown, dubbed the twin tunnels, would build two 35-mile-long tunnels to pipe millions of gallons of Northern California water south under the delta. It would cost an estimated $14 billion.
As with earlier proposals, this latest one has proved divisive among residents and even growers and shippers.
"We need to defeat these tunnels and need to find a better solution to move water south," said Bruce Blodgett, executive director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, Stockton.
The Westlands Water District, on the other hand, favors the project and sees it benefiting the district's more than 600,000 acres of farmland west of Fresno.
Ironically, Brown, in his first stint as governor from 1975-83, proposed the Peripheral Canal, which would have built a canal to carry Northern California water south. Voters defeated the measure in 1982.
Then came the short-lived Duke's Ditch from then-Gov. George Deukmejian in the mid-1980s, and now the twin tunnels.
Regardless of the name, these projects all seek ways to bypass the delta, a bottleneck of water movement.
At the moment, two giant pumps on the south end of the delta suck water in, dumping it into an aqueduct for transport south. In the process, fish also get sucked up.
Stuck smelt
It's not a large number, but when it involves the federally protected delta smelt, a 3-inch-long fish that resembles bait, even one is too many.
When smelt start becoming trapped on pump screens, a judge shuts down or greatly reduces pumping for days or even weeks.
That's a big reason why farmers south of the delta have received only a fraction of contracted federal water deliveries during the past several seasons.
The twin tunnels are being billed as a way to deliver water to those farmers and urban areas south of the delta without affecting the delta itself.
That's where the San Joaquin Farm Bureau has issues, Blodgett said.
The project would idle 146,000 to 150,000 acres of farmland and would actually worsen water quality in the delta by diverting fresh-water flows from the north, he said.
Even though the project would make more water available to farmers south of the delta, Blodgett said it would be so expensive that most couldn't afford it.
In fact, he said San Diego County water authorities have softened project support because its water price approaches that of desalination.
This is a debate that undoubtedly will continue for years to come, and we'll see if history repeats itself or if state leaders actually learn a lesson by studying past mistakes.
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The third Building Relationships community meeting, which will address South Vallejo neighborhoods, will be held Saturday.
The series of meetings facilitated by the U.S. Department of Justice aims to improve communications and relationships between Vallejo residents and the Vallejo police department.
Saturday's meeting will be held from 10 a.m. until noon at Norman King Community Center, 545 Magazine St.
The meeting will consist of a presentation by a VPD representative, a brief question and answer session, and small group discussions to discuss specific issues in the neighborhood.
It is open to the public, but residents are advised to attend the meeting in their own neighborhoods.
For more information. contact coordinator Liat Meitzenheimer at email@example.com or Department of Justice's Carol Russo at firstname.lastname@example.com or (415) 744-6584.
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text: Worst might be behind for WVU defense By Dave Hickman October 21, 2013 Story Share MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Make no mistake about it. What Keith Patterson and his West Virginia defense suffered through at Baylor a few weeks ago was tantamount to a cold-blooded assassination.A group that a year ago made weekly eviscerations of its pride the norm was battered and beaten to epic proportions. Seventy-three points and 864 yards will do that.Why, then, were the Mountaineers feeling seemingly worse late Saturday afternoon? Sure, Texas Tech rang up some big numbers - 37 points and 573 yards. The Red Raiders scored on seven of their 12 legitimate possessions. But compared to Baylor it was almost a rousing success.The Bears scored on 10 of their first 11 possessions before losing interest, and nine were touchdowns. Texas Tech was forced into two turnovers, three punts and had to settle for three field goals.Ah, progress.But the difference wasn't so much statistical as it was competitive. That's what made the 37-27 loss so grating."Sometimes,'' Patterson said, "it's the closer losses that are harder to take.''This was certainly a much closer loss, although the very fact that we're now grading the relativity of losses does not bode well."There were probably four third downs where, if we get off the field, the game is different,'' Patterson said. "Sometimes that's all it takes. Momentum changes and the game plays out differently. That's where we were.'' But if measuring the relative angst of losses does not bode well for a West Virginia team that is now under .500 (3-4) for the first time since a 1-2 start in 2008 - and for the first time this deep in a season since 2003 - perhaps this does:Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma are all in the rear-view mirror.If you're a defensive coordinator, you have to pretty much breathe a sigh of relief at this point, right? Go ahead and take a look at the Big 12 statistics. Those are four of the top five teams in the league in total offense. The last two opponents, Baylor and Tech, are light years ahead of everyone else in the league in total offense and passing. Baylor is first in the country in total offense. Tech is second in passing.They all are someone else's problem now, right Keith?"Yeah, that's one way to look at it,'' Patterson said. "I hadn't thought of it like that.' Whether Patterson has considered it or not - let's face it, he's got more to worry about than offensive rankings - the Texas Tech game marked a line that West Virginia's defense is now beyond. Not only were the Mountaineers' first four Big 12 opponents the four Top 25 teams the league has, they were the best offenses. Of the five remaining opponents, only the Texas offense is statistically in the top half of the league in most significant measurements. Kansas State, TCU, Kansas and Iowa State are not what anyone would consider explosive, or at least they haven't been to date."Yeah, but now you just have different kind of challenges,'' Patterson said.Truth be told, West Virginia actually met some of those challenges in the first four games against those top-tier offenses. It's easy to forget given the last two games, but WVU's defense handled Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.Shoot, it's easy for the Mountaineer defenders themselves to forget."That Baylor game did so much to our psyche,'' Patterson said. "We didn't take the field [against Texas Tech] with the confidence that we'd taken it the first six. We didn't play with that confidence. We played like, 'Man, I hope we can get off the field. I hope we can cover.' At least that's what it seemed like and felt like to me. We kind of lost our swagger.''The Texas Tech game probably didn't help them get any of it back, but as Patterson correctly points out it was still a huge improvement. The only real downfall was that when it counted the most - on those crucial third downs in the fourth quarter - it just wasn't there. "We put so much emphasis on it that I sound like a broken record, but it's the key to how we play defense,'' Patterson said. "Three-and-outs, tackles for loss, trying to impact the quarterback and getting off the field on third down. And the last two games we haven't gotten off the field."But let me just tell you, Texas Tech and Baylor had a lot to do with that - who you're covering. More power to them. You've got to give them credit.''There is, of course, no guarantee that West Virginia's defense won't make some of the remaining offenses, heretofore vanilla, look like world-beaters. The Mountaineers do have that history.But at least the rest of the way they would seem to have a fighting chance, which is what Patterson hopes his group will do - fight."And these kids will,'' Patterson said. "There's still a lot of meat left on the bone.''Reach Dave Hickman at 304-348-1734 or email@example.com or follow him at Twitter.com/dphickman1. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Issues raised about costs of moving state agencies to WV Capitol grounds 2 Nitro police captain fired over off-duty confrontation caught on video 3 Morgantown coal operator Laurita indicted in alleged campaign finance scheme 4 WV Gov. Justice appoints Foster's replacement to House 5 WVU notebook: Holgorsen says injured players 'close' Kickoff time set for WVU game next week at TCU Previous Story Stickin' with Trickett Next Story


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HOUSTON - Police are searching for a man who raped a 77-year-old woman in her home about nine years ago.
Wesley Bernard Gordon, 40, has been charged with sexual assault of an elderly or disabled person.
Houston police said the woman was working on her bills at her dining room table in an apartment in the 3800 block of North Braeswood on Aug. 8, 2003. When she got out of her chair, Gordon attacked her, police said.
"I never saw him," said the now 86-year-old woman, who did not want to be identified. "Soon as I got up he charged me. I screamed and I kept screaming."
Detectives said Gordon punched the woman in her face and she began praying because she thought she was going to die.
Gordon took the woman's coin jar and piggy bank from her bathroom and bedroom and then tied her hands with a clock radio, police said.
Investigators said Gordon raped the woman in a dark room before he left with her money and purse.
"He threw me down on the floor in the bedroom," the woman said. "He said he didn't want me to see him."
DNA from a rape kit was entered into the Combined DNA Index System. In September 2012, Gordon was found to be a match.
"I was completely surprised ... after all this time," the woman said. "I would like for him to go to jail so he doesn't do anything to anybody else."
The woman said she prayed for her attacker.
"God says, 'Pray for your enemies,' so I prayed for him," she said.
Gordon's criminal history includes convictions on charges of unauthorized use of motor vehicle, auto theft, burglary of motor vehicle, assault, evading arrest, possession of marijuana and credit card abuse.
Gordon has not been arrested. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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A sneak peek at the Sonos Play:3 (S3)
Tara W. has worked for Crutchfield since 2004. She writes about whole-house music and video gear, and works on Crutchfield's video team.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
I first heard Sonos' newest and smallest music player in our training room a few weeks ago. I was pretty impressed, so I jumped at the chance to take the Play:3 for a test run in my own home.
First, some background on Sonos
Sonos music players let you play music from a computer and a variety of Internet services in any room — wirelessly. In my house, I have a player connected to my home theater system, a player connected to my computer speakers, and a Play:5 (formerly called the S5) in my kitchen.
Unboxing the Play:3
The Play:3 is the little brother of the Play:5, so I planned to put the Play:3 in my kitchen and test it against the Play:5 that I already have in that room. Comparing sizes, it's easy to see a difference — the Play:3 is only 10-1/2" wide, 5" high and a little over 6" deep (slightly larger than a loaf of bread). I keep the Play:5 up on my fridge because I'm not willing to part with that much counter space, but the Play:3 fit nicely on my countertop and left me plenty of room to work.
What does it sound like?
I'd already heard the Play:3 in our training room a few weeks prior, but I was excited to put it through its paces in the "real use" location of my kitchen. I used my iPhone* to pull up Adele's 21 album that's stored on my computer and started listening. Adele's vocals came through clear and strong, and with the player at 50% volume, it easily filled my kitchen with warm, soothing sound.
* Sonos players can be controlled with free apps that are available for iPhone® or iPod touch®, iPad®, and Android™ phones. Their touchscreen control app is the best wireless music control system I've seen on the market today.
Next up, I switched to Mumford and Sons. The strings and other instrumentals on the song The Cave were clearly defined and had depth that I didn't expect from such a small player.
The Play:3 is also available in black.
Comparing the players
I was very interested to test the Play:3 against the Play:5. To do so, I grouped the two players into a single zone but operated the volume of each player independently — muting one player while listening to another and then quickly switching.
The Play:5 has more drivers than the Play:3 and a bigger cabinet, too, so I expected a substantial difference and I was correct. The Play:5 produces deeper bass, more defined highs, and a sound that's more open. But this doesn't mean the Play:3's a slouch in any way — it was perfectly suited for my kitchen (and my living room where I moved it later to see how it'd perform in a room with carpeting). If I were outfitting someone's home, I'd choose the Play:5 for rooms that were larger or more open and I'd use the Play:3 for bedrooms, a kitchen, and an office or a den.
Overall, these little players, especially the Play:3, produce a great sound despite their compact all-in-one design. And they offer Sonos' intuitive wireless system and control for an extremely enjoyable wireless music experience.


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PG needs to be more aggressive and try to get to the line more.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
AJ should be commended for a very good game. Okafor handled Hibbert. Beal looked good. Very confident. I missed Javale McGee's antics though.
Trevor Ariza is like a weird spectre that floats around from bad team to bad team, semi-transparent, reminding us of what once was, but can never be again.
Yeah, we're headed to the NBA Finals after this one! The rest of the NBA really has to respect the team after tonight's dominating performance against the class of the league. The Heat must be shaking from fear...
Glad for a win, but if you want a "calm down, it's gonna be alright" game, this is not even close to that. This is a win where a lot went wrong, but we just happened to be playing the worst team in the entire NBA (which is good, because we lost to the 2nd worst team in the entire NBA), so we barely survived.
As a Lance believer from day 1, I am enjoying how quickly people went from "cut him, he sucks because I don't like him," to "start him please!" He and PG need to get to the charity stripe, though.
the 97/98 team started 2-5. they finished 58-24 and made the Conference Finals.
I agree. It's great that the Pacers won, but that should happen anyway. The fact that the Pacers allowed the Wiz to stay in the game from the beginning just shows how poorly they are playing. The effort was so much better tonight, but still have a ways to go. The last couple of games have been baby steps in the right direction.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
So you are upset that the Pacers won a close game? Three of their four losses were by three points or less. This team is not as bad as people are portraying it to be.
Just have to continue to get better with each game. Hopefully the guys are starting to get more comfortable playing with each other and their roles.
Hibbs continues to struggle, but those shots inside will start to fall. West just had an off day, but he's been one of our best players so far.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
And I hope people appreciate that Gerald Green is not mentally soft, unlike Big Money. He was the goat last game, but he came out and played well and made sure he contributed more than just shooting. He may not be the best defender and he certainly effed up last night, but he tries all the time. And that's all I ask of PG (won't ask it of Hibbert...I'm just glad he remembered how to rebound).
West, Hill and Hibbert combined for 10-40 and Tyler shot 33% from the FT line and we still won. A lot of things went wrong but you have to be happy for the win even if it is against the winless (as of yet) Wizards missing their two best players.
Seriously? Pacers are playing terrible. They are taking baby steps in the right direction though.
Dude, the Pacers lost to the Wolves who are missing 4 of their best players. 4! Pacers are only missing Granger.
Wizards are freaking terrible and the Pacers allowed them to stay in it. A good team would have beaten the Pacers tonight. Blown out by the Spurs, a playoff team just shows how bad the Pacers are.
I'm still encouraged by the Pacers play today! Last two games have been their best so far this year. Still not enough to beat good teams though.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Nope, I never said I was upset. In fact I said I was "glad for a win." I'm just being realistic about things, as opposed to covering my eyes and telling myself that things are great right now. There are good things (which I pointed out...Lance, Gerald Green), and there are bad things (Hibbert, the coaching). There are things I expect to get better (the new players, Lance), things I'm growing anxious about (PG's will to score) and things I don't feel I have reason to believe will get much better (Hibbert's offense, Vogel's coaching). The last two are pretty crippling, considering how invested the franchise is in those two individuals.
So I'm not trying to be a downer, but I think it's pretty silly to think this was a statement win or something. I said at the start that this (Wiz) is the worst team I can remember since the Brawl year. And we won tonight against such a team...by 4 points.
A win is a win, but in this case not an inspirational one.
Oh, one more plus. The turnovers have been down the last few games. We're still not getting assists, though (that's more of a play calling issue).
Too funny. Whine and look pathetic. Might want to take a look in the mirror.
I'm pointing out that the Pacers are NOT playing well, but they are headed in the right direction. What about that don't you understand. The Wolves have a hollow 4-1 record. The only notable win they have is against the Nets. And the Bulls are up by 5 right now and should win. And I'm not sure how that's being whinny. I'm not going, "waaah, my pacers sucks, boo hoo." That's whiny.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Don't know about second worst team. The Bobcats just beaten the Mavericks for the first time in franchise history and even though his numbers have gone up, DC stills looks pretty much the same to me. Solid, but not much impact.
I didn't see the rest of the game, but why the hell was Murphy playing in overtime? Don't listen to him, Rick!
Pacers PR department sure showed that scoreboard a lot during the broadcast.... glad they got a win... a loss tonight would have been catastrophic...
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
I think the horrible play as of late probably had a lot to do with attendance... had a lot of people second guessing whether spending the money for a ticket was worth it.
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
A win is a win but barely beating one of the worst teams in the NBA without their two best players is not going to do it, if Tyler doesn't go into "Tyler mode" they lose this game.
Only positives are Paul George, Lance and Tyler, by the way how come the wizards don't play stupid basketball anymore? weird....
LOL, just realized that Frank shortened the rotation to 9 guys. He's using a 3 wing rotation. Actually he's using 4 1/2 guys to play the 3 little slots. If DJ played any less, he's never take off his warmups. I hope Hill is getting lots of sleep, because he's evidently gonna play plenty of minutes.
You know things are going bad when I'm thinking to myself "Hey, we're playing pretty well out there!" while we're down to the Wizards. I do think we looked a lot better, Gerald and Ian looked more like they did in preseason.
At the start of the season, I expected something like that. But the more I watch them play, the less interesting that sounds. Tyler is doing a really nice job. and Ian is not. I haven't figured out what is is the makes Ian's play suck so much, but he just doesn't seem to be accomplishing anything positive when he plays. He looks like he should, he has size and good quickness, but somehow . . . nothing happens except random fouls.
On a personal note, I want to see more of a Tyler, Ian, Lance and Gerald pairing. Not because they play good basketball, but rather they are fun to watch on defense. They are all frenetic, herky-jerky athletes. Watching them playing at the same time has a certain comedic value all its own. Too bad AJ isn't still a Pacer, he would make the group complete.