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There are several big rivalries in Arizona but none has garnered the attention nor had the star power that the Chandler Hamilton versus Chandler High game has over the last decade.
The Battle for Arizona Avenue (so named because of the street that both schools share with a distance of just four miles between them) arguably first became a heated rivalry when Terrell Suggs left Chandler High to go play for Hamilton.
Since that time the rivalry has been a one-sided affair, as Chandler enters this year's game winless against Hamilton in 16 attempts but in the last few years there have been several close games that could have gone either way.
Last year, Chandler led 21-13 in the fourth quarter when cornerback Cole Luke returned a fumble for a score and defensive lineman Jaxon Hood forced two fumbles to help give Hamilton a 28-21 win.
The winning streak is something that neither side likes to talk about very much.
"(The winning streak) is something that is never really talked about honestly," Cole Luke said. "We try to focus on everything besides that. Everyone knows this game is a big rivalry and there is no way that it can't be for us as players. We are have to come out and play though, it doesn't matter if it's Corona del Sol, Notre Dame Prep or Chandler, we have to come out and play."
Chandler quarterback Darell Garretson has a similar outlook on the game.
"The game has enough hype for itself," Garretson said. "There's no need for any extra motivation, it's Chandler versus Hamilton, that kind of speaks for itself. For us to beat Hamilton would be great. To be the first team in history to beat them would just be great not only for the team but the school and supporters of Chandler High Football."
For the first time in several years the game doesn't feature and unbeaten team nor a top ranked team in the state.
Both schools have already narrowly lost to Phoenix Mountain Pointe. Chandler enters the game 4-1 after losing to Mountain Pointe in overtime last week.
"I think the season is going great," Garretson said about his Wolves' season so far. "I believe that we have somewhat shocked people with our play and the physicality we bring. I couldn't ask for anything better than the way our team has played in my senior year."
After an 0-2 start Hamilton needed to regroup and it looked to its veteran players for leadership.
Luke was one player that stepped up. He is playing on both sides of the ball, which is something of a rarity at Hamilton.
"Playing both ways is going pretty well," Luke said. "It's something we talked about in the offseason but we didn't decide to do it until a couple of games into this year. We need all our players to step up not just the seniors."
Hamilton enters the game at 3-2 and starting to look more like the perennial juggernaut that people are used to seeing in Arizona.
"We have had to deal with some adversity but we have played well the last few games and that is the way we are expected to be," Luke said.
Garretson is one of most underrated passers in the region. He already made his college decision though.
"I'm very committed to San Jose State." Garretson said. "Coach (Mike) MacIntyre is really turning that program around and got a big win over San Diego State last weekend."
Luke is one of the top uncommitted cornerbacks in the country. He has three schools on top but hometown Arizona State has made a big push and is right in the mix.
"ASU has been talking to me a lot," Luke said. "They have not given up on me and I have not given up on them either.
"I have been talking a lot to coach (Chip) Long a lot and a little bit with coach (Chris) Ball. Right now my top three is Notre Dame, Texas and Oklahoma. I would say that ASU is in the mix. I probably will make an official visit to ASU and I play on making a decision after I make all my visits."

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Bluewater Productions, the same publisher that brought you the Lady Gaga comic, now offers its new graphic novel Female Force: Women in Media available tomorrow in stores. It's more a compilation of previous comic book editions of biographies on Oprah, Barbara Walters, Meredith Viera and, of course, Ellen.
Not digging the cover all that much. With creepy smiles and heads floating in the clouds, it looks more like a memorial of female TV hosts gone to the great beyond. Just sayin'.
Here's the word from Bluewater about the new release:
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Or it may lead one down the garden path. You just never know.Chris wrote:Hello all,
What is a "bad resource"?
Even the most inaccurate book, considered trash by many, can have a fortunate result.
Chris wrote:Hello all,
What is a "bad resource"?
Even the most inaccurate book, considered trash by many, can have a fortunate result.
I wouldn't be a buddhist but for coming across The Third Eye by Lobsang Rampa when I was about 13 years old and still an ardent Christian. It was a quarter of a century later, during a time of heartbreak, that I began a search for something other than Christianity - and the foundations had been laid by the fraudulent book I had read when a young teenager.
Vepacitta wrote:Personally, I can't stand Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh - - 'Christo-Buddhism' imo. I've bitched and/or moaned about the good Venerable before here on Dhamma Wheel. I feel he tries to mind-meld Buddhist principles into Christianity to make it more 'palatable' for westerners. His concept of 'inter-is-ness' sounds to me like a gooshy-we're-all-one love fest.
But that's just me.
I'm also no van of Ven. Pema Chodron - here's some excerpts from an interview where she shares her thoughts on Trungpa Rinpoche - a notorious personage.
Tricycle: Stories of Trungpa Rinpoche's sexual encounters with students still upset a lot of people. Have they ever upset you?
Pema Chodron: No. But he upset me. He upset me a lot. I couldn't con him, and that was uncomfortable. But it was exactly what I needed. Sometimes, in certain situations, I can see how I'm a con artist, and I can see how I'm just trying to make everything pretty and smooth, and all I have to do is think of Rinpoche and I get honest. He has the effect on me of relentlessly—in a dedicated way—keeping me honest. And that's not always comfortable.
Tricycle: How did he respond to your choice of celibacy?
Pema Chodron: He encouraged me to be very strict with my vows.
Tricycle:In recent years women have become more articulate about sexism. And we know more today about the prevalence of child abuse and about how many people come into dharma really hurting. If you knew ten years ago what you know today, would you have been so optimistic about Trungpa Rinpoche and his sexuality? Would you have wanted some of the women you've been working with to study with him, given their histories of sexual abuse?
Pema Chodron: I would have said, You know he loves women, he's very passionate, and has a lot of relationships with women, and that might be part of it if you get involved with him, and you should read all his books, go to all his talks, and actually see if you can get close to him. And you should do that knowing you might get an invitation to sleep with him, so don't be naive about that, and don't think you have to do it, or don't have to do it. But you have to decide for yourself who you think this guy is.
Tricycle:Would you say that the intention behind this unconventional behavior, including his sexual exploits and his drinking, was to help others?
Pema Chodron: As the years went on, I felt everything he did was to help others. But I would also say now that maybe my understanding has gone even deeper, and it feels more to the point to say I don't know. I don't know what he was doing. I know he changed my life. I know I love him. But I don«t know who he was. And maybe he wasn't doing things to help everyone, but he sure helped me. I learned something from him. But who was that masked man?
Someone's who's this daft and dizzy - I don't like and I don't recommend to anyone.
Not a big fan of D. Suzuki either.
We take firm stances here on Mt. Meru!
alan wrote:P.S. I threw it out the window a few years ago, so please don't ask my to quote what it was that bugged me.
Vepacitta wrote:Someone's who's this daft and dizzy - I don't like and I don't recommend to anyone.
Vepacitta wrote:Nana - a person like that - who can barely tell the difference between right and wrong


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Balloon RaceScience brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.
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The truth about character
Jason Strudwick
June 27 2013 11:18AM
With the draft coming up on Sunday there has been a lot of talk about the type of players the Oilers should draft. Rookie general manager Craig MacTavish has said he is very interested in acquiring more skill through the draft. I wonder if that is the best approach to build a winning team.
I can't argue that the most important asset a hockey player can have is skill. Without it he will not be able to play at a high level even if he possesses all the other requirements of a NHL player.
In my opinion a very, very close second is character. Skill without character is useless. I would rather have a player with character and less skill then the other way around. I think there is misconception of what character means in a hockey player.
Too often I hear that a team can "just pick a character player up on waivers when they need one". I love it. It makes it sounds like they are going down to the mall to pick up a black pair of shoes that will make a whole outfit work! Makes zero sense to me.
Yes there are players who are referred to as "character players". It seems to me that these are players that do some of the dirtier tasks for a team. Blocking shots, finishing checks, killing penalties and fighting are examples of what people who are "character players" do for teams.
These are important elements to have on a winning club. However, if a team is hoping that these types of players are enough character for a whole team they are kidding themselves.
Players with character vs. character players
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Players with character are required throughout the line-up.
Unfortunately it is pretty hard to quantify character with stats. I guess you could look at blocked shots and hits but to me that just points at the types of players that are often referred to as "character players". How do you figure out if the rest of your players have character who aren't big on those two stats?
We just saw a perfect example in this Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Toews put on a clinic on what character is all about. The Hawks were having trouble getting to the net with the Bruins line-up of bigger defensemen and centers.
They were having trouble with it because they didn't want to pay the price in the first few games of the series. Would you want to try and go to the net when a mountain of a nasty man is standing between you and the net? You could literally see the change in the Hawks mindset in the last few games of the series.
Toews led the charge by going right at the Bruins captain, Zdeno Chara. No longer was Toews going to let Chara dictate how he or his team was going to play. How many times did you see the smaller Toews battling with the much bigger Chara for loose pucks in the corners and front of the net in the last two games of the series? All the time!
He didn't do it because he was trying to get on the stat sheet with hits, he did it because he knew that in order to win he had to battle the biggest and best the Bruins had to offer. He couldn't avoid it. His character shined through.
He did what was needed to win even though he knew the effort and pain that were required.
That is character. He isn't a "character player." He is a player with character.
Skilled players go through highs and lows of scoring goals. No NHL players score every night. If a skilled player is having an off night or is struggling scoring what are they contributing to the team's success?
Skilled players with character find ways of helping the team during the lows of a season. They are very solid defensively at those times. Skate and attack the net to create opportunities for others. They become a part of the team's overall success even when they are not having individual success.
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It is clear to me that the Oilers need to add more players with character to their line-up this off season. The first chance they get is this weekend at the draft in New Jersey. Drafting players solely based on skill is not a recipe for success in my opinion.
It is not easy to identify character in draft eligible players. These guys are very young and their games are in full development mode but that is the challenge for scouting staffs across the NHL.
I know many teams look at players away from the rink. What is their lifestyle? How do they treat their billets (for junior-aged players) and teachers (for college players)? Do they put forth effort in off-ice training? Are they responsive to coaching? These are all questions that scouts try to get answered when they are pushing for their team to draft a specific player.
I think a great question to have answered would be this... what does the player do when no one is watching?
I want to know if he does extra after practice on the ice. Is he a guy that is working on his game without being asked? Is he a guy that watches video to improve? Is he a guy that goes to the gym without being asked or prodded?
These are the attributes I saw during my career in players that not only played in the NHL but contributed in a meaningful way to the success of a team on and off the ice.
Don't ever underestimate the value of character in a player. It is a hair under skill in my opinion.
The time between when the Oilers gloriously flame out and draft day.
That's the worst. It's like a bunch of drunk guys arguing over the one hot chick in the bar.
You just know the cops are going to show up right after last call.
June 28 2013, 12:13AM
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Winning is not all that matters.
If the Oilers were a team full of gangsters who said "I don't care about the fans, I just care about my paycheck and winning games" I wouldn't even bother going to games or even watching them on TV.
Corson was such an awful captain they took it off him and then let him walk.
We need something more important than just character and skill , we need the fans favorite characteristic above all the rest -PERSONALITY . Now that's something we don't have enough of , and all winning clubs do . The Hall of Fame is filled with Personalities !
The next D.Potvin could very well be Risto .
One has to wonder if MacT.'s strategy to put up or chastise Hemsky , Horcoff and several others he's not too pleased to keep by the sounds of it . is keeping others away from wanting to sign here . Has his strategy blown up in his face ? I know if I was a player they were wanting i'd be dubvious of coming here not knowing what the rest of squad beyond top six might look like .
I think if he had some signings he should have announced them by now , and thus alleviate that prospect from others contemplating a move here .
Should the Oilers go after Coburn as Stauffer projects they might ? Well if they like Nurse , then Coburns already developed and usable now . Nurse is projected to be no more better than Coburn down the line . Book it , and toss a coin to see if we draft Monohan or Risto .
Character is subjective. Saying Hemsky has high skill low character is just that. I know all the reasons why people say this and its being used to ship the guy outta town.
My arguement is against you is this. Guy chose Edmonton and all the media spotlight for 12 years, and has never said a disconcerting word even though hes been scapegoated, called soft and selfish. Guy played here with whatever inadaquate teamates they put on his line, went into the corners against Rhegier ever shift. I remember not only did he take hits you or I could not take, he delivered shots to Rhegier. Wonder why his shoulder are made of "glass." He endured media and coaches questioning his work ethic saying he could be better, while he battled injuries. He sign not one but two contracts to live in Edmonton. One he was underpaid for 6 years. Took countless insults for getting what he was due on the last contract to make up for years of being underpaid. He chose to sign the second ocontract during a rebuild, cause he wanted to be part of the solution. Last season he was the one of the best players during the first half, scoring game winners. Played the second half on a broken foot no less while taking more criticism from the media and fans. Watched his team tank after he left, was no coincidence, the team struggles always in his absence. and predictably fell out of the hunt.
On my 2014 he stays. I'll take his quiet shy demeanour any day. He did not get that good because he is lazy. Maybe you could argue he could be a better leader, I argue let him be what he is a quiet deternined guy.
two things to look at when assessing character. 1--- ask former (not current) team mates. the same names will come up all the time. 2---- does he draw alot of penalties and then sit on the bench for his teammates to bulge the twine.
2 outta two here is a keeper. and hey struds, you know who these guys are. call it out!!
June 28 2013, 08:08AM
The time between when the Oilers gloriously flame out and draft day.
That's the worst. It's like a bunch of drunk guys arguing over the one hot chick in the bar.
You just know the cops are going to show up right after last call.
To carry on that analogy....
The way I remember it.....by last call ALL the chicks in the bar are looking hot...
Jason, I respect your points, but I don't think they apply to the Oilers. If you look at last year's line-up at forward, for example, who lacks character?
Hall, Eberle, RNH? No f'in way I'd agree Paajarvi? Has been mishandled by team and fought his way back to the NHL, takes character. Hemsky? Debate has already raged on but I don't think he lacks character, he lacks purpose and confidence after years of fans and media ragging on him and his personality without evidence. If you take the Toews example you used, then he must have BOATLOADS of character (watch some Regehr and Hemmer highlights) Yak? Did you ever kiss the Oilers logo on your jersey after scoring, Jason? Smytty? Don't even go there. Jones? Tough spot to be in Horcs? Is there something I should know about the captain's character, which is essentially featured in the media as his biggest upside? Gagner? Also hard to believe him after picking fight with Beauchemin and standing up for his teammates time and time again
That's 10 regular forwards there, all of whom can be said to have character. Perhaps not if you are comparing to Toews, but that's not really fair because he's one of the best in the league.
Saying the Oilers didn't get it done last year because they lacked character makes no sense to me, personally. It's also offensive, and I am surprised a former Oiler would make that kind of presumption unless you are going to back it up with specifics. Who, Jason, was the problem? Who lacked character?
I think most agree that the Oilers didn't get it done last year because many were miscast to fill the roles assigned, and frustration crept into a young line up and to the veterans who were miscast in ridiculous roles (e.g. 37 y/o Smyth asked to play center between two 4th line grinders).
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I believe we have a superior roster to the last two Cup winners , we had and have a Playoff capable roster.
We were ready to make the playoffs two years ago even before LA adopted NHS tactics to their Hybrid system when the Oilers managed to execute the exact same NHS influenced Adjusted-Hybrid system presentation that Chicago won this year Cup with, loooong before the Hawks adopted "OUR" NHS influences into their own Adjusted-Hybrid base.
We had the correct data and adjustments before the Hawks did, our coaches couldnt maintain the adjustments because they didnt understand them, just couldnt or wouldnt listen to the NHS just a handfull of Oilers players were consistantly tuning in, while for example the Hawks bought all-in as a team and implemented everything EXACTLY as the NHS says. While other teams were investigating and implementing the New Age Hockey System the Oilers were battling its creator and trying to snuff out its budding influences with all of their might to spite the hand that fed them.
LAs coaches 25 or so games before their Cup run started to feel the players changing things system-wise as they began to experiment with the NHS and Sutter let it ride and felt his way through things as a coach he didnt snuff the creativity, as long as he was winning he didnt mess things up.
Oilers coaches who were getting the exact same data fed to their players, felt things being changed system-wise by the players they crushed nuts, they had a knee-jerk reaction and fumbled the ball. They blackballed anyone trying to do anything that didnt adhere to their exact mantra. Player or poster it mattered not they busted balls to stop any groth in its tracks.
I believe we made some critical managerial errors early last year and couldnt recover from them.
We didnt correctly valuate the causality of our above average games so we could reliable reproduce those dynamics, and we didnt accurately valuate the causality of our below avarage games.
Instead of finding the technical reasons we were both successfull and inconsistant we began to finger players as being the causality of the disconnect.
The problems we had in the room stemmed from players feeling powerless to control their own destinys. Such a low degree of input that they tuned out and decided to let themselves be judged based on their merits as valued by the Union/Contract/Status Quo level of performance that is the bottom of the curve.
Keep sending soldiers into a crossfire to die and after enough time the men watching and then walking into hell will not even be shooting back anymore, this is what happened to the Oilers room last year, they kept marching into the hail of fire but stopped shooting back because they felt hopeless as they watched other teams running with the NHS what they knew was their ball.
It wasnt a lack of character it was a lack of Intuitive Dynamic Managment of what we had.
We didnt follow a results based lead in our evolution whatsoever, every time we found the right results we consistantly abandoned them.
We had it dialed in right repeatedly and couldnt understand how the hell we were doing it, because someone refused to ask for help, pride was more important than the team and we have yet to see if thst has changed impactfully or not.
If you look closely you can identify all of the reasons last season went the ways it did, it is all there in rock solid documented proof all around us.
I'm sorry, but I missed the team that had no character players at all.
The problem with this argument is that it's a narrative predicated on success. When does a player have his character questioned? When he performs below expectations, reasonable or not. When does a player have his character praised? When he performs above expectations. There's also a bias towards gritty players, and players who succeed despite less size, because that seems to lower expectations.
Why does San Jose have its character questioned constantly? It's simply because the line-up seems to suggest they should have one cup in the past eight seasons. Detroit and Chicago? Consistent success, cup victories in the past decade, and those are teams that have better "character".
I guarantee, if San Jose had somehow won in 2010 and 2013 instead of Chicago, we'd all be questioning Chicago's character right now.
I'm not saying character has no value--what I am saying is that our assessment is so hopelessly subjective, that it ultimately doesn't help to chase after it. Steve Tambellini made character, however he assessed that, a priority, and that backfired badly. Probably because you have to, as a GM, look at end results, and not worry so much about how much is natural talent versus the result of having great character.
Granted, because you're dealing with such unproven kids at the draft, you have to do background work on the kids... But even the, I think you're just looking for major red flags. Like if a kid was abused by his father, or something, you might rank him a little lower than you would otherwise.
"Granted, because you're dealing with such unproven kids at the draft, you have to do background work on the kids... But even the, I think you're just looking for major red flags. Like if a kid was abused by his father, or something, you might rank him a little lower than you would otherwise."
Come on you are better than this comment.
What an insensiive, politiclly incorrect things to say, as inaccurate as old hell, have you by chance heard of a Man named Fluery? A Pro Athlete who faced monumentel challenges and turned that painfull past into curative actions on the ice and became an NHL Superstar against all concievable odds?
A man who has managed to get to any Professional level sport while facing challenges of this magnitude would obviously be ranked higher than a man who hasnt shown his mettle.
I once heard a rumor that high level Columbian Cocain dealers in the 70s ran tight ships and if you hadnt already been hooked on coke and then re-habbed sucessfully to prove you were the Master of it they COULD NOT and would not hire you. You were to great a risk. I adhere to that philosophy, a man who has already been tempered by life earlier than his peers is made of a different metal entirely. You have no gaurantee that ANY other un-tempered blade sharp as it may be wont break under pressure, a tempered blade will outperfom everything else.
June 28 2013, 12:05PM
Hemsky does not fit on this team anymore.
At practices and warmups, Hemsky is the last one on the ice and the first one off the ice.
Low character.
Yakupov on the other hand, first on the ice, last one off.
High character.
Glad you've been watching your character count. You've definitely had a lot more characters in the past.
I guess the Oilers want character players, but ON needs posters with a bit less characters some times.
I dont feel the need to expand as much these days. Some things grow wings of their own.
I was at a southdise Tims the other day and i head the words NewAge Hockey System Guy.
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Love the stats geeks....Corsi, Fenwick....crap! If they can't quantify it, they can't understand it. Here are the stats that matter in the NHL to a player, not a stats geek. Goals, Points, Wins, PIMS, Cups PERIOD!
Get off your laptop and get on the ice!
If character amounts to an increased output of a given player, it shows up in the stats. The Oilers have had a lot of "character" players over the years, but usually the players known for their high "character" are usually lacking in other areas.
Is Patrick Kane considered to be a "character" guy? Most would argue no, kind of a douche and makes bad real world decisions. Guess what though? He helps your team win hockey games.


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— February 2003
By Ben Ellison
Web Surfing at Sea
|GEOs, LEOs, and $50,000 phone bills.
Once upon a time, before megayachts existed, a Yankee whaler heading out to the Pacific sent his last letter home via a "mail chest" located next to a commonly used Galapagos watering anchorage, and probably received his next news from family when he returned to that same chest a couple of years later. Nowadays, of course, that fisherman would be sailing under skies teeming with satellites enabling voice and e-mail connections, showering down GPS and weather data, and more. We can be blasé about sat technology; that is, until we try to provide broadband Internet access to yachts offshore. That's hard.
"Broadband" itself is vague. For many home users it just means a greater than 100-Kbps cable or ISDN connection that loads graphically busy Web pages almost instantly. Business users may be used to multiple Mbps fiber networks permitting the likes of high-resolution video conferencing. Regardless, most broadband users don't bat an eye at hefty e-mails with attached photos or work files; costs and technological details are fairly trivial.
But if we want some level of broadband onboard--be it for any of the uses above or offshore-specific tasks like super-fine weather imagery or video medical consulting--the details become quite important. Take the old bits and bytes confusion. A bit is your basic digital on/off signal, and eight bits make a byte, which might be a character of text or a particle of code. For reasons unknown, communication is measured in bits but file sizes are measured in bytes. In other words, a 1-megabyte (MB) file coming through a 56-kilobit-per-second (Kbps) modem--the old telephone line standard--does not move at 1,000 divided by 56 seconds speed, but rather eight times slower. And that's if the modem is operating at "optimal" speed, which is rare.
Now, as opined, if your broadband connection is always on for a reasonable flat rate, and the visual data speed doesn't frustrate you, the details don't matter much. However, picture yourself as a megayacht captain with a $30,000 Inmarsat B system only able to go online at a somewhat pokey 64 Kbps, yet costing about nine dollars a minute. Bits and bytes matter when that 3-MB music cut ka-chings at about $75. I sat in on a seminar where such captains shared war stories. Many have become their own network administrators or have specialists on-call, due to incidents like "the $50,000 satphone bill." Usually the culprit is some software that expects an "always on" Internet link and manages to dial out of the yacht, trying to be helpful, and leaves the line open. Apparently even megayacht owners blanch at such expenses.
While the hunt is on for more land-like value and speed, there are sound reasons for high hardware and airtime costs. Putting up a satellite constellation with its attendant earth stations does involve rocket science, not to mention dense international regulations and financial daring. A modern communications satellite might measure 100 feet across its 10,000-watt solar-generating appendages and contain $200 million worth of gear. And service calls are obviously a problem! Plus, each of the various distinct satellite schemes has its problems as well.
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Loved ones held a 50th birthday party for Los Altos resident Joanne Byrne last week, but the guest of honor was not there to celebrate. She died from cancer in 2011 at the age of 47.
Although the outcome of Byrne's battle leaves friends missing her presence, her vision for providing comfort, care and companionship to single women during cancer treatment has been fulfilled.
To honor her memory, friends and family launched the Joanne Byrne Fund, under the auspices of the Los Altos Community Foundation, during the celebration.
"It was really her dream," said Byrne's best friend, Gabrielle Babin of Santa Clara. "She realized that she was lucky to have support. … There are lots of single women without this support."
During her 2 1/2-year struggle with breast cancer, Byrne sought relief via energy therapy and massage – services not typically covered by insurance.
"The power of touch heals the body as well as the spirit," said massage therapist Christina Keith, who treated Byrne.
Keith added that the healing therapies benefited Byrne as well as herself.
"I always left feeling better than when I arrived," she said.
According to Byrne's sister, Mary Hernandez-Byrne, the fund will call on practitioners and providers who "come highly recommended for their skills but equally for their heart" to identify single women who live or work in Los Altos, Mountain View or Palo Alto and might benefit from the fund.
Grants of $600 enable recipients to choose services such as massage, guided imagery and/or energy therapy that some cancer sufferers believe ease the pain and side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiation.
To alleviate what Hernandez-Byrne described as the "loneliness and stigma of a single person in a couple's world," the fund will also support recipients by providing transportation to treatments and appointments.
Donors have already contributed $100,000 to the fund.
"This is by far the most successful (memorial fund) we've had," said Ray Lave, executive director of the Los Altos Community Foundation. "I don't know how it's going to turn out, it's just clear that it's a great asset."
To donate to or for more information on the Joanne Byrne Fund, visit losaltoscf.org/joannebyrnefund.


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BATTLE lines are being drawn ahead of a public enquiry into plans to build 350 homes to the north of Chard this month.
Developer Mactaggart and Mickel wants to build a floodlit, fullsized football pitch, unlit full-sized training and mini- pitches, multiuse clubhouse, spectatorfacilities and parking alongside the homes on land east of Mount Hindrance Farm.
It also wants to provide a hub for neighbourhood and community facilities, public open space, landscaping, drainage and associated vehicle and pedestrian access.
Chard Town Council recommended that South Somerset District Council should refuse the application, which it did in September last year, but the developer has appealed and an inspector will make a decision following the inquiry.
Alan Quantrell, of Kings Ride, Chard, and his wife Elizabeth launched the Mount Hindrance Action Group to combat the housing plans.
They said: "This development is not sustainable because people cannot walk into town and back again and it is not very practical. Everyone round here is against it – we are all singing from the same hymn sheet – the only people who have a different view are the developers.
It is hoped that we will have a really good turn-out at the meeting by all those who wish to show their objection to these proposals."
Mr Quantrell and helpers are distributing flyers to households in Chard, Cuttifords Door, Wadeford and Combe St Nicholas to inform more people know about the development.
Chard Town Council planning committee chairman Cllr Tony Prior said: "The bottom line is development in Chard needs to be in the south-east of the town, not the north, and this application is contrary to that.
"It is important for the future of Chard that development is in that area – if local planning means anything this should be turned down."
In its appeal against the decision, Mactaggart and Mickel said its plans respond positively to the strategic growth of Chard by bringing jobs, more sports provision and highways infrastructure improvements.
It said the scheme would not affect the emerging Local Plan and would provide a balanced form of development at Mount Hindrance with plans to move Chard Town FC to better facilities on the proposed site.
Mike Hone, of Chard Town FC, said the Mount Hindrance proposal would create a new home for the town's football club and much-deserved sports provision for the community.
He added: "The lack of sports facilities in Chard is nothing short of scandalous.
The local planning process has failed to deliver its citizens with even a basic entitlement to sports provision – by the council's own statistics, Chard is already short of at least ten sports pitches. The key site proposal in the Local Plan does little to address this shortfall, let alone provide additional facilities for the new housing."
District councillor Dave Bulmer said: "I have a lot of sympathy for the football club because we want to try and get a solution for them and for sports provision in Chard. I hope the application is not approved because it would undermine the Local Plan but we will continue to work hard to find a solution for the football club."
The inquiry, led by an inspector, will run from Tuesday, May 20, at the Guildhall and is expected to last four days. The inspector will make a decision on the plans at a later date.


text: You can't let aj price do what he's done all 3 games. You cannot let this guy suck the life and every ounce of momentum out of your team like that. You have a veteran pg on the bench that actually runs plays and is much quicker and won't pound the ball for 24 seconds. I'm sorry, you cannot be the coach if you can't see this. You just can't. Price has killed this team.


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Gleaned this from ESPN. As a Brown's fan, it's a tough choice between the two players they suggest with their #3 pick. I like Wisconsin OT Thomas a lot. But I'm not that impressed with the Lewis signing, and it certainly wouldn't dissuade me from taking Peterson.
With the combine in the rearview mirror and a number of key pro day workouts in the books, it's time for my fourth mock draft.
+ -- Underclassman
1. Oakland Raiders (2-14)
Projected pick: +JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson will be tempting if a deal is made to move WR Randy Moss between now and the draft. Otherwise, the Raiders have a glaring hole at the quarterback position. While some concerns have risen regarding Russell's work ethic, owner Al Davis should still favor the strong-armed Russell over Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn. 2. Detroit (3-13)
Projected pick: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Quinn moving up six spots in this mock has more to do with the Lions than Quinn's actual draft stock. By addressing needs at running back (Tatum Bell and T.J. Duckett), offensive tackle (George Foster) and defensive end (Dewayne White) via free agency, the Lions have the flexibility to pull the trigger on a future franchise quarterback with this pick. The Lions could also get a blockbuster trade offer for the No. 2 overall pick, which would be the best-case scenario considering their abundance of needs. 3. x-Cleveland (4-12)
Projected pick: +Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
The Browns would have a tough decision to make between Peterson and Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas in this scenario. Despite the fact the Browns signed free agent RB Jamal Lewis recently, I still think Peterson is the pick. Lewis has loads of mileage on his legs and the team only signed him to a one-year deal. The veteran back could split carries with Peterson, which would give the rookie a year to get acclimated before taking over as the full-time starter in 2008 -- much like the Corey Dillon/Laurence Maroney situation with the Patriots last season. 4. x-Tampa Bay (4-12)
Projected pick: +Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech
The Bucs have other more pressing needs but it won't be easy for general manager Bruce Allen and coach Jon Gruden to pass on the draft's most dynamic offensive weapon. 5. Arizona (5-11)
Projected pick: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
This is the best-case scenario for a Cardinals team in desperate need of an upgrade at offensive tackle. Thomas is the premier offensive line talent in the 2007 class and he's ready to start immediately.
6. Washington (5-11)
Projected pick: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
Adams is the perfect fit for a Redskins defense that set a team record for the fewest sacks in a season (19) in 2006. The 6-foot-5, 258-pound end ran the fastest 40 time of all the defensive linemen at the combine and also notched 29 career sacks at Clemson. 7. Minnesota (6-10)
Projected pick: +Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas
The Vikings still have needs at defensive end and wide receiver even after spending high picks on those positions in recent drafts. Anderson notched 13½ sacks during a breakout junior campaign in 2006 and he also has a great frame at 6-foot-5, 288 pounds. 8. Houston (6-10)
Projected pick: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State
After Thomas, Brown is the only other surefire first-round offensive lineman in this class. If Quinn isn't available, the Texans would be wise to use this pick on an upgrade for their marginal offensive line. 9. Miami (6-10)
Projected pick: +Alan Branch, DT, Michigan
Branch would be a steal at No. 9 overall. At 6-foot-5, 323 pounds, he can play NT and/or DE in a 3-4 scheme, as well as DE in a 4-3 scheme. That type of versatility should be attractive to the Dolphins. 10. Atlanta (7-9)
Projected pick: +LaRon Landry, DS, LSU
Brown is a possibility if he slips, especially with new head coach Bobby Petrino looking to get bigger and more physical along the offensive line. However, Landry is an even higher-rated prospect at a position of equal need. A four-year starter in the SEC, Landry should be ready to start immediately in the NFL. 11. San Francisco (7-9)
Projected pick: +Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State
Ginn may never be a premier No. 1 receiver in the NFL, but he possesses elite speed to stretch the field vertically for QB Alex Smith. Ginn also is a home run threat in the return game. However, it should be noted that Ginn's draft stock is in question due to his lingering foot injury, which prevented him from working out at the combine and Ohio State's pro day. 12. Buffalo (7-9)
Projected pick: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
The Bills are in the market for a top-shelf cornerback after losing Nate Clements in free agency. Hall's stock has fluctuated over the past few months but it's back up after answering questions regarding his speed with a 4.39 40 time at the combine. Even though he doesn't play that fast, he makes up for it with instincts, size and natural athleticism. 13. St. Louis (8-8)
Projected pick: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville
The Rams are looking to improve their size and toughness up front on defense. Okoye is still a bit raw but his upside is tremendous because he's only 19 years old. He is quick and powerful enough to contribute as a sub-package pass rusher early in his rookie season before hopefully emerging as an impact full-time starter in the future. 14. Carolina (8-8)
Projected pick: Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi
Some people may view this as a bit high for Willis, but I disagree. He's without question the premier inside linebacker prospect in the 2007 class and his experience as a dominant three-year starter in the SEC makes him NFL-ready immediately. If the Panthers do not address their need for youth at ILB with this pick, other possibilities could include Miami TE Greg Olsen and Florida S Reggie Nelson. 15. Pittsburgh (8-8)
Projected pick: +Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB, Florida
Moss is a bit raw but a great athlete. Moss is fluid enough to fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker and his frame is big enough to add bulk for when the Steelers eventually move to a 4-3 defensive scheme under new head coach Mike Tomlin. 16. Green Bay (8-8)
Projected pick: +Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal
The Packers are in desperate need of offensive playmakers. QB Brett Farve could help maximize Lynch's explosiveness and versatility if they're working in the same backfield in 2007. 17. Jacksonville (8-8)
Projected pick: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
The Jaguars could use this pick on a better pure pass-rusher or on a safety like Nelson, but Carriker is the better value in this scenario. At 296 pounds, Carriker has the size, strength, quickness and technique to develop into a quality every-down starter at the next level. 18. Cincinnati (8-8)
Projected pick: +Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State
Timmons didn't help his draft stock at the combine, where he was 2 inches shorter and two-tenths of a second slower in the 40 than expected. Still, Timmons is an outstanding athlete who flashed playmaking ability in his one season as a full-time starter at FSU. He also doesn't have amy character issues, which is critical for the Bengals. 19. Tennessee (8-8)
Projected pick: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU
QB Vince Young needs more weapons to work with on the perimeter and the Titans would be elated if Bowe slipped to them at No. 19. Bowe averaged 15.2 yards per catch with 12 TDs as a senior. At 6-foot-2, 222 pounds, Bowe also impressed with his toughness and athleticism at the Senior Bowl. 20. N.Y. Giants (8-8)
Projected pick: +Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas
The Giants have needs at a few different positions, none of which is more pressing than cornerback. Houston's draft stock is skyrocketing after his remarkable performance at the combine. Even more importantly, Houston shut down some top-flight receivers such as USC's Dwayne Jarrett, LSU's Dwayne Bowe and Tennessee's Robert Meachem as a junior in 2006.
21. Denver (9-7)
Projected pick: Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue
The Broncos will look to exploit this year's deep crop of defensive ends by taking Spencer at No. 21 overall. Spencer exploded onto the scene with 26.5 tackles for loss as a senior. 22. Dallas (9-7)
Projected pick: +Reggie Nelson, DS, Florida
Nelson stamped his standing as the No. 2 safety in the 2007 class when he blazed a 4.35 40 at Florida's recent pro day. He isn't great against the run, but Nelson is a ball hawk center fielder who would complement SS Roy Williams extremely well. 23. Kansas City (9-7)
Projected pick: +Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
Jarrett's draft stock could significantly fluctuate depending on his speed at USC's pro day later this month. As it stands right now, Jarrett is one of the top four receivers in this class and he's enough of a playmaker to warrant the Chiefs' consideration at pick No. 23. Another need is offensive line, but after Thomas and Brown, there isn't an offensive tackle worth drafting in the first round. If Kansas City doesn't go with a wide receiver, it could use this pick on a cornerback. 24. New England (from Seattle)
Projected pick: Aaron Ross, CB/RS, Texas
The Patriots have transitioned college cornerbacks into NFL safeties before (see: Eugene Wilson) and Ross has the potential to make a similar move if necessary. Regardless, Ross is a tall, fast and athletic defensive back with playmaking instincts when the ball is in the air. He also is a home run threat in the return game. 25. N.Y. Jets (10-6)
Projected pick: +Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
Instead of using this pick on more pressing positions of need, the Jets could snatch the only elite talent in this year's weak crop of tight ends. Olsen would be a valuable weapon for Chad Pennington now and Kellen Clemens in the future.
26. Philadelphia (10-6)
Projected pick: +Darrelle Revis, CB/RS, Pittsburgh
The Eagles need to get younger and add depth on defense. They also could use quality youngsters at wide receiver and running back. Revis makes the most sense in this scenario because he's a versatile player with the size and athleticism to contribute immediately as a sub-package defensive back, while also competing for touches in the return game. 27. New Orleans (10-6)
Projected pick: Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State
If Olsen doesn't fall to the Saints at No. 27 overall they will need to find a tight end later in the draft. Cornerback then becomes the top priority in Round 1. McCauley is a fringe first-round prospect with elite skills but inconsistent technique and awareness.
28. New England (12-4)
Projected pick: Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State
After nabbing a defensive back with their first of two first-round selections, the Patriots will be looking for top talents at linebacker and wide receiver here. Posluszny, who played inside (3-4) and outside linebacker (4-3) at Penn State, is an ideal fit because of his toughness, instincts and versatility. 29. Baltimore (13-3)
Projected pick: +Charles Johnson, DE/OLB, Georgia
After upgrading their running back situation by trading for Willis McGahee, the Ravens' biggest needs exist at outside linebacker (Adalius Thomas' departure), offensive tackle (Tony Pashos' departure) and cornerback (depth). Of those three spots, Johnson is the highest-rated prospect and he shows enough athleticism to fit as an outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defensive scheme. 30. San Diego (14-2)
Projected pick: +Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee
The Chargers would be thrilled if the speedy Meachem fell to them at No. 30 overall. If Meachem is off the board, South Carolina WR Sidney Rice would be a possibility. The team also could take the best available safety, linebacker or offensive guard. 31. Chicago (13-3)
Projected pick: Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn
The Bears have bigger needs at safety, defensive tackle, tight end and wide receiver, but Grubbs is a higher-rated prospect than any player still available at those positions. The top-rated guard in this year's class, Grubbs possesses the mobility, toughness and instincts to beat out Roberto Garza at right guard in 2007.
32. Indianapolis (12-4)
Projected pick: Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
The Colts' biggest need will be at outside linebacker once unrestricted free agent Cato June signs elsewhere. Miami OLB Jon Beason is a possibility but he hurt his chances by running poorly at the combine. That's why Harrell makes more sense. He's the type of quick and aggressive interior player that the Colts will be looking for early in this year's draft.


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Disc evalutation.
Many players have asked me about how I evaluate discs and whether or not some discs are better than other discs. While there is a use for every disc and each disc has its target flight paths and characteristics, I believe that for certain types of shots some discs have inherently superior flight characteristics for those shots.
Each shot type has an idealized flight path that corresponds to a combination of flight characteristics. While several models of discs may meet those characteristics well, generally they will vary slightly in their distance, predictability, ease of throwing, and ideal launch angles. All discs have stable cruise speeds, which is a range of velocity given a disc's nose angle and RPM's where the disc will fly straight. When the disc's velocity falls below the minimum cruise speed, the disc will begin to fade. Even the most overstable discs have stable cruise speeds; often they are just well above the range that most players can generate on a disc.
Stable Discs:
Stable discs are designed to fly straight. That is to say, the idealized flight path of a stable disc is to have very little if any high-speed turn and minimal low speed fade. Under these criteria, the "best" stable drivers are the discs that are the most high-speed stable (without being overstable at high speeds) with the least low-speed fade.
Also to keep in mind that this does not mean the discs have to fly straight when thrown flat. Some of the straightest discs on the market fly best when thrown with a bit of hyzer angle and flatten and "lock in" at flat without turning over. These discs generally fly understable when thrown flat, but I consider them to be stable drivers since they do hold the idealized stable flight path (often better than discs that must be thrown flat).
Finding the best stable disc for your own power level can be more difficult. I believe with advancements in disc technology there must be a second category of stable drivers, which I call "pro stable." These discs generally fly at high speeds and have a stable flight for high-powered players but fly overstable for low-powered players. Only a few discs on the market fly stable for players of all power levels above 225' of average distance.
What separates pro stable drivers from overstable drivers is that pro stable drivers are generally designed to hold their lines much longer in flight and generally fade very late (~90% mark). True overstable drivers usually are designed for maximum predictability and will fade earlier in their flight (~75% mark).
The minimum power levels for throwing pro stable discs is usually in the 350-425' range of average power, depending upon the disc.
Overstable discs:
For overstable discs and a focus on a combination of predictability, high speed stability, low speed overstability, and distance yields an idealized overstable flight path of a straight flight path for the first part of a disc's flight followed by a hard left fade during the latter part of the flight. The order I have listed those characteristics is the order in which I weigh them for disc evaluation. First off, the disc must fade predictably every time. If the disc will not always fade if it gets slightly turned over, it does not make for a very good overstable driver (within reason, i.e. an 80 degree anhyzer into a 70 MPH headwind will likely have an understable flight path with any disc). Secondly, the disc should be stable or overstable at high speeds and not turn to the right unless thrown with anhyzer or into an extreme headwind. Aside from a predictable fade, the disc should also have a strong and pronounced fade. Lastly, given the first three characteristics, the disc that gives the greatest carry is generally my front-runner for "best" overstable disc.
Understable discs:
While there are many discs that are high speed understable, many of these have fade characteristics that land the disc in approximately a straight line from the thrower while only a few really hold the idealized understable flight path. To me, a good understable flight is one where the disc banks from left to right and holds a turn for the majority if not all of its flight. While I believe that this path is most conducive to throwing broken in discs that were once stable or throwing a moderately stable disc with anhyzer, many players want a disc that is understable out of the box or within a week's worth of use. For these discs I evaluate them in order of: Will it hold a turn for 95% or more of its flight? Is it easy to turn over? How much carry does it have compared to other discs with similar characteristics? If the answer is yes to the first two questions, I usually favor the longest flying of the bunch.
Versatile Control discs:
A few discs fall into that category of "jack of all trades, master of none." I believe these discs are often over-looked by many players as the discs simply do not have any stand out characteristics. These discs are often older in design and make the best choices for players that only wish to carry one disc of each type. While disc technology has advanced to make many types of discs fly farther, it has also made each disc more one-dimensional and there are very few "workhorse" discs that can be used for every type of shot in its distance range. These discs are generally slightly high speed understable and moderately low speed overstable. When thrown with a slight hyzer they will hold a fairly stable flight path. When thrown flat or with slight anhyzer they will turn a bit and fly with an S curve flight path. When thrown with moderate anhyzer whey will hold a turn their entire flight. When thrown with a moderate to significant hyzer angle they will hold an overstable flight. I value these discs very highly but they are often discs that are not very popular amongst the majority of players.
Putt & Approach discs:
I have a fairly strict view of what characteristics a putt & approach should have. I view putt & approach discs not only as putters, but also as 7 through 9-irons, and wedges. First off, I believe a versatile putt & approach disc should be able to hold a stable line at least 250' without turning over (assuming the disc is thrown properly) or having a great deal of low speed fade. With that in mind, it should also be able to hold a hyzer line and anhyzer line with at least moderate success. Most putters behave very similarly on putts inside 25' if there is no wind, so given the flight characteristics on drives and approaches I look for putters that will also hold their line on putts when condition are windy.
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I just don't see how flexing is a big deal. Hell, I wish some Pacer would of flexed at the Pistons during the series. It shows, if you actually have the attributes to back it up, that you aren't scared of a team. Watching games 4 and 5 it seemed like no one did have the confidence to stand up to them all the time. To me in sends a message, if he actually did it, comparable to Babe Ruth pointing to the stands. Basically be flexing he was saying "Next year you gotta deal with this."
It's amazing that you're criticizing me for sticking up for it, when in your it's just the opposite. He has to do something amazingly good to get credit. I've said it many times that I don't agree with some of his actions. I feel like I'm judging his actions through anyone doing it, instead of thinking OH NO ITS RON!!!!!


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Scholarships and bursaries
Masaryk University awards the following types of scholarships and bursaries:
- Scholarship Programme in Support of Humanitarian Activities,
- bursary,
- grant in support of accommodation,
- Rector's Scholarship Programme,
- scholarship for outstanding study results,
- scholarship for international students,
- scholarship in support of creative activities,
- scholarship in support of mobility,
- scholarship in exceptional cases,
- scholarship in support of studies in a doctoral degree programme.
Students of Masaryk University may apply for scholarships and bursaries, generally within the framework of scholarship and bursary programmes organized by individual faculties. The MU Scholarship and Bursary Regulations grant individual faculties (and other units at MU) the power to organize scholarship and bursary programmes in order to support students' study-related activities; such activities must be in agreement with the general objectives of the faculty as well as of Masaryk University as a whole. Faculties and other units specify the criteria for awarding individual scholarships.
For an overview of scholarship and bursary programmes announced by individual faculties, see
Faculty scholarship programmes
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science (Czech only)
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education (Czech only)
- Faculty of Economics and Administration (Czech only)
- Faculty of Informatics
- Faculty of Social Studies
- Faculty of Sports Studies (Czech only)
Account number
In case a student is interested in applying for a scholarship anywhere at MU, it is essential that he/she provide a functional bank account number so that scholarship payments may be made to that account. The bank account must be kept with banks in the Czech Republic and in the Czech currency. The account number must be entered in the Personal Administration section of the Information System.
Grant in support of accommodation
Students of Masaryk University may apply for a grant in support of accommodation (i.e. the accommodation grant). Criteria for awarding the accommodation grant are stipulated by section 8 of the MU Scholarship and Bursary Regulations and are checked against data listed in the national register of students. The accommodation grant is awarded for two periods: 1 January to 30 June and 1 July to 31 December.
Grant applications are to be submitted in electronic form via the MU Information System. Applications must be submitted between 1 and 30 November (fall semester) and between 1 and 30 April (spring semester). If the term falls on Saturday, Sunday or national holiday, the final day of the term is moved onto the next working day. Decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of such applications are delivered to students via the IS within several days following the submission deadline. Scholarship payments are made after the legally stipulated appeals period (30 days). In case an application is accepted, payment will subsequently be made to a student's account listed in the IS MU (see above).
In case a student fails to apply by the designated deadline, the grant cannot be awarded retroactively. It is also not possible to award a proportional sum of money in case a student's studies are terminated during the course of a semester prior to the issuing of a decision awarding the accommodation grant.
In accordance with the provisions of section 91, subsection 2, letter d) of the Higher Education Act, the so-called accommodation grant shall be awarded to a student who fulfils all of the following criteria:
- is enrolled in a full-time degree programme,
- is enrolled in a degree programme which is his/her first degree programme at any university in the Czech Republic with the exception of being enrolled in his/her first follow-up Master's degree programme (relevant to graduates of Bachelor's degree programmes) or his/her first doctoral degree programme (relevant to graduates of Master's degree programmes); furthermore, studies in degree programmes an applicant may have enrolled in and completed between 1 May and 30 October of one calendar year are not taken into account,
- has not exceeded the standard length of studies in any of the degree programmes which he/she is concurrently enrolled in,
- does not have a permanent address within the Statutory City of Brno (Brno City district).
If the student believes that his/her claim for the grant in support of accommodation has been judged wrongly, he/she can refer to the Office for studies of Rector´s office (firstname.lastname@example.com) by the designated deadline.
Masaryk University also implements a bursary programme for students in difficult social conditions. Criteria for granting a bursary are stipulated by section 91, subsection 3 of the Higher Education Act and the relevant provision made by the Rector.
A monthly scholarship sum is equivalent to one quarter of the basic minimum monthly wage rate rounded up to the nearest 10 CZK. Students must apply for the bursary in electronic form via the MU Information System between 1 and 20 November. An essential part of the application is a written statement (Sdělení pro účely přiznání stipendia, i.e. bursary allocation statement). This document includes a statement by the relevant state social assistance authority certifying that the student has for a certain period of time (generally from October to February or e.g. from October to August) been eligible for child allowance and that family income in the preceding year did not exceed 1.50 of the family's subsistence minimums. In order to be eligible for a bursary, a student must likewise not exceed the standard length of studies.
The bursary is paid out on a monthly basis between 1 October and 31 July, although the first payment is generally made in December and covers the current month as well as payments for October and November. Further payments follow at the end of each subsequent month.
Student may apply for a bursary retroactively, provided they do so at the Office for Studies of the Rector's Office. The bursary allocation statement is valid for 21 months following the end of the year for which the family income was calculated.
- The bursary may be granted only to students receiving child allowance in the Czech Republic.
- The standard length of studies is generally 3 years for Bachelor's degree programmes, 5 years for Master's degree programmes, 2 years for follow-up Master's degree programmes and 4 or 3 years for doctoral degree programmes.
- All previous study periods terminated otherwise than in due form are added to the standard length of studies (e.g. in case a student had spent 7 months in his/her first Bachelor's degree programme and has subsequently spent another 2 years and 6 months in his/her second Bachelor's degree programme, such a student thus exceeds the standard length of studies by 1 month).
- In case the IS indicates that a bursary application cannot be submitted due to a student's exceeding the standard length of studies on a given date, it is still possible to apply prior to the date indicated (e.g. in case the IS indicates that an application cannot be submitted due to a student's exceeding the standard length of studies on 15 July, he/she may still apply by 14 July).
Bursary application submission (1 to 20 November):
- Students are required to send a duplicate or certified copy of the bursary allocation statement to Žerotínovo nám. 9, 601 77 Brno, clearly labelling the envelope "Sociální stipendium" (bursary). The UČO (student identification number) and telephone number must be listed in the document itself.
- An electronic application must be simultaneously submitted in the MU Information System at https://is.muni.cz/auth/stipendia/soc_stip_zadosti.pl. This website also provides information on whether or not an application has been accepted.
The grant in support of accommodation and bursary are administrated by the Office for Studies of the Rector's Office.
Scholarship programme in support of humanitarian activities
The Rector's Scholarship Programme in Support of Humanitarian Activities Implemented by MU Students is established as per Rector's Provision No. 8/2015. The purpose of this scholarship programme is the granting of special-purpose scholarships in accordance with section 91, subsection 2, letter e) of the Higher Education Act by Masaryk University (hereinafter referred to as "MU"). The scholarship programme is designed to support MU students who have chosen to engage in voluntary humanitarian activities of society-wide significance, thus demonstrating their affiliation with values espoused by MU.
Supported activities include especially such activities which are performed in cooperation with MU partners or through reputable humanitarian organizations (e.g. the Red Cross, People in Need, etc.) or charities dedicated to providing aid, legal and social services, counselling or other useful activities designed to help persons in difficult circumstances, carried out by the student voluntarily, with no claim to payment of any kind and on their own responsibility. Supported activities may also include activities carried out within the framework of degree programmes, including e.g. internships or placements in the above mentioned organizations.
A scholarship application form for the MU Rector's Scholarship Programme is available for download on the Document Server.
Applications including a substantiated claim and records documenting expenses must be submitted through the MU Information System, namely using the appropriate section of the Documents application. The applicant is simultaneously required to send their application to the vice-rector for student welfare (email@example.com).
Rector's scholarship programme
The Rector's Scholarship Programme is stipulated by the Rector's Provision 8/2012(Czech only). The purpose of the scholarship programme is for Masaryk University (hereafter "MU") to award scholarships in cases deserving special consideration in accordance with section 91, subsection 2, letter e) of the Higher Education Act pursuant to section 91 subsection 5 of the Higher Education Act. The purpose of the scholarship programme is to support inter-faculty or inter-university student activities. These activities are linked in particular to the development of formal and informal education, supporting the development of strategic objectives and the development of the values of MU and the representation of the university (socially, culturally, and in the areas of sport and scientific research).
The application form for the MU Rector's scholarship is available in Document Server. (Czech only)
Applications are submitted through the Information System by uploading the documents into the appropriate section for applications. (Czech only)
The applications are processed 4 times a year, and students are informed about the start of the process on the MU notice board in IS.
Applications will be collected in 2017 on February 28, May 31 and October 16.


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Listen The confession process from the perspective of Father John Paul Erickson
Feb 26, 2009
Americans seem to be in the midst of a confession obsession.
Teary-eyed couples sit on Oprah's couch, sharing stories of infidelity. Authors churn out memoirs detailing their drug abuse. And Web sites like mysecret.tv and ivescrewedup.com are flooded with admissions of everything from pornography addiction to embezzlement.
It seems the only place not buzzing with mea culpas is the confessional booth.
The Catholic Church encourages followers to confess their sins to a priest at least once a month. But these days, just 2 percent of American Catholics maintain such a routine.
Bridget Cusick of Minneapolis attends mass once a week, sometimes twice. But this devoted Catholic abandoned the confessional long ago. She's more than willing to admit her sins to God. She just doesn't see the need for a middleman.
"A supposedly, and I believe, all-knowing, all-seeing being probably doesn't need for an ordained minister to say, 'OK, she really does deserve forgiveness,' before it's granted," said Cusick.
Church pews are packed with those who've adopted the do-it-yourself approach to confession.
"Can't I just talk to God? Or can't I talk to the person I sinned against?"
When it comes to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, as confession is formally known, St. Paul's Ann Brady is a bit of a cynic. And she has been since the age of 7.
"I remember going into a box with velvet curtains, and you could kinda see the priest through a screen. Sometimes he'd be flipping through a magazine," recalled Brady. "I'd be like, 'You aren't even listening.' I'd start saying this crazy stuff just to get a reaction, like, 'I set fire to the house. I stole a car. I pushed my mom down the steps.' And the priest wouldn't have any kind of reaction."
"He was probably reading Sports Illustrated in the box and didn't think I could see him," she said.
Brady gave up on confession before she was even confirmed.
Statisticians often label people like her "cafeteria Catholics," meaning they prefer their religious rituals a la carte. Sunday hymns -- yes. Confession -- no, thanks.
Father John Paul Erickson is the director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He says confession is often equated with counseling or 12-step programs, or any of the other opportunities people have these days to talk through their transgressions.
That interpretation, argues Erickson, overlooks the most important part of confession -- forgiveness.
"To be able to tell people who have done awful, terrible things," explained Erickson, "mothers who have abandoned their child, children who have abandoned their parents, people who have broken vows, to be able to tell them, 'You are loved. You are forgiven. It doesn't make everything all right, but you are forgiven,' that's a tremendous gift."
According to the Church's teachings, when the faithful admit their misdeeds, it's not the priest who forgives them, it's God himself. The priest is simply the medium for the message.
To hear Father Joseph Johnson, rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul, explain it, therapy can help get things off your chest. But only confession can cleanse your soul.
"God is the best psychologist. Not only do I need to say I'm sorry to Him, but I need to hear Him say 'I forgive you.' Otherwise you can't have that peace," said Johnson. "Was I sorry enough? Did I say it loudly enough to God? Did I say it sincerely enough? I need to hear the Lord saying to me, 'I forgive you of your sins.'"
As the overall percentage of Catholics participating in the formal confession process continues to drop, there is one demographic for whom reconciliation is on the rise -- young adults.
Over the last three years, churches across the country have seen a jump in the number of 20-somethings coming in to confess. Among them is John Rogers of Eden Prairie.
"When I was younger, I didn't see it as very necessary. This was something you did if you murdered someone or you stole a bunch of money," said Rogers. "But I realized over time it's necessary to get an honest look at myself."
We all make mistakes, says Rogers. So if your faith can offer a time-honored way to rectify those wrongdoings, why not take it?
"The sin that you have committed is released and you can finally be free. You get very few new beginnings in life. But I think for Catholics, confession is one of them."
And as far as John Rogers is concerned, that's not something you're going to get from spilling your secrets to Oprah.


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Hello friends,
I have been meditating for a while now and have been practicing more seriously (few hours per week) for about a year now. I have been to two Goenka 10-day retreats, which have helped me develop a deeper understanding of meditation and how to practice it. Currently, I mainly practice Anapanasati (focusing on the sensations produced by the breath above the upper lip) and Vipassana body-scanning technique.
In order to deepen my understanding, I have read a few books on meditation, notably this one : http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/anapanasati.pdf which focuses on Anapasati and have also started reading "Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha" by Daniel Ingram.
Most books seem to place a high importance on states called "Jhanas". I am getting more and more interested in these states, particularly since I feel they would allow me to have great "checkpoints" and assess my progress more easily.
The thing I'm puzzled about is how to actually reach these states. I read some sources that seem to claim that one should concentrate on the sensations produced by the breathing (such as in the Goenka retreat) while others say we should transcend those sensations and focus on the "conceptual breath".
Can anyone help me?
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CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble will launch a new line of products to help women counteract age-related changes in the density and diameter of their hair.
Through the end of December, Target stores nationwide will highlight the new Pantene AgeDefy line, and will also feature new Olay Professional anti-aging products, including Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream and Lash Serum Duo offering and Olay Total Effect CC Cream.
The new Pantene AgeDefy line will include shampoo, conditioner and masque and thickening treatment, which will counteract the seven signs of hair's aging that Pantene found in research it conducted to determine the cause of hair thinning.
Pantene partnered with experts in the field and compiled clinical data from more than 1,000 women to get a better picture of age-related changes in hair's density and diameter. The seven signs of aging hair that women experience according to Pantene's findings are breakage, split ends, frizz, unruly grays, lackluster color, thin look and dryness.
"Understanding what really happens to hair as we age has been a big effort for us at Pantene," said Pantene principal scientist Emily Overton. "We've come to realize that, like skin, there is much more to it than just extrinsic hair aging. Hair also ages intrinsically. This means that the hair we are producing changes as we age."


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The fallout from the Mike Rice firing continues at Rutgers.
Little-used reserve F Derrick Randall is the fifth Scarlets Knights player who plans to leave the program, the New York Post reports. Randall averaged 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per game during his sophomore season.
No word on where Randall is headed.
Other Rutgers players who will not be back in Piscataway, N.J., next season: G Eli Carter (who is headed to Florida), G Jerome Seagears (Auburn), G/F Mike Poole (Iona) and G/FVincent Garrett. They will likely be able to do so without NCAA penalty because Rice was fired for allegedly abusing players.
A sixth player, wing Malick Kone had planned to transfer but has changed his mind, new Rutgers coach Eddie Jordan tells the Post.
In addition to the five transfers, Rutgers has lost two recruits: PG Shane Rector out of St. Raymond High School in the Bronx decommitted and signed with Missouri. Junior college F Chris Griffin, has also backed away from his commitment.


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It is the new Western and Southern (et. al.) building and the first phase was completed about two years ago. If you'll notice, the first 8 floors or so of the first phase is parking garage to accommodate the parking capacity lost from the old garage. Through my perusings online, I've heard it mentioned that this tower is the real reason why the GABP "gap" was so architecturally featured. Most of the tower should be visible through the gap.
Here's a really good thread to read up on the developments. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=3170.0
There are also lengthy threads on pretty much every proposed and ongoing Cincinnati development there (The Banks and streetcars included).