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My question is what is irimi? Does that describe any
other entering motion towards the uke that is NOT tenkan? It looks like there is multiple
positions that irimi can take - none of them are consistant like tenkan.
Irimi is a method of entering an attack, as is
tenkan. The best way to understand irimi and tenkan is to know that they are both
methods of entering an attack for the best advantage. These two differ in the ways they
undertake their tasks.
First, in Aikido if you observe very carefully please
notice that in all practice we are always "setting-up" ourselves for the most
advantageous positioning. This goes on from the very start through the entire technique
and then lastly to the pin.* In Irimi and Tenkan, we are doing just this.
In typical Irimi, we approach the attacker more directly by
approaching his front, or rather to his inside. Primarily, we slide at an angle towards
the assailant. This angle can vary depending upon the technique we are performing and
other small variables. Basically, we can vary the irimi positioning to fit the need at
hand. Sometimes we need to slide in deeply, or drop our body lower when we enter, etc. In
nearly all cases, it is practiced as a single movement before the execution of the actual
technique (such as Shihonage or Sokumen - Iriminage). The work involved in the irimi
entrance is getting your best positioning during the attack. This is not easy.
Tenkan is an entrance to the attacker that involves a step to the
outside of his body and 180° turn and stepping back once again. The difficulty in
positioning here is that you need to be constantly aware where your positioning is in
relationship to the attacker. Being that both persons should always be moving during the
technique getting the best positioning for the technique takes time to master.
Sometimes, in execution - I will vary the tenkan. During shihonage I
will need to turn sharply towards the uke at the very end of the execution because he is
so very tall or physically bulky --- that I need the extra extended movement to keep him
off balance. This tenkan too, is a single movement to get the better positioning and
William Gleason, 6th Dan of Boston, MA., during a seminar
mentioned that irimi is attacking the opponents attack more directly and that tenkan
is an approach that we take when we are attacking around the attacker. (The idea that when
we defend --- we are actually attacking an attack is a widely accepted idea in martial
I am currently working on some animated GIFs to illustrate a few
variations of irimi and tenkan, in actual techniques. Please expect these out sometime in
the summer months.
* Note that some pins in Aikido are not for
practical Aikido, but merely for testing centering, heavy Ki extension, and rooting, as
O-Sensei practiced. The ever-so-mindful practice of keeping your balance and the advantage
should be a perfunctory class requirement.
Credits and thanks to:
Thank you Patrick Forde for
introducing an interesting question!
Matrasko 2/14/99, Revised 2/16/99
Cheryl Matrasko is a Network Analyst for the
department of Networking and Communications at a prominent Chicago hospital. Formerly the
LAN Administrator for Northwestern University Medical School - Department of OB/GYN, and
assistant LAN Administrator to the previous MIS of the School of Law. She started Aikido
in 1965, studying under Isao Takahashi as her first instructor. She enjoyed working out
under many well known Aikido instructors during her tenure with Takahashi Sensei and
therafter following his death in 1971. Cheryl has dedicated time with instructors in
Northern Shaolin Long-Fist, Seven Stars Praying Mantis, and Daito-Ryu Aikijujitsu.
Currently, she is instructing Aikido at Northwestern University's Chicago Campus and
supporting Aikido World Journal.
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Just bought a pair of the Edge Glove shoes last week...
...they list for $110 new (clearance+REI dividend=$70 for me). I bought them on the recommendation of a good friend of mine who wears them primarily for disc golf.
So I never realized what a big difference a shoe makes in playing disc golf until I wore these for a couple of rounds. I now understand that the entire goal of most shoe makers is to isolate you from the ground so that you can't feel it or connect with it, but in disc golf it is far better to have shoes that actually better connect you to the ground (the ground is your friend). These shoes accomplish that goal amazingly well, and they also look better (and inspire less curious stares and questions) than the 5-fingers from Vibram. (Note: I usually wear size 9.5, but these fit well in size 9 (like a glove) with little pressure or initial discomfort.)
I also examined the construction. There doesn't seem to be much of anything that could go wrong with these minimalist type of shoes. The sole is very nicely integrated into the shoe itself, and there doesn't seem to be much chance of separation of any pieces. The tread is fantastic, but it isn't very deep and so I suspect that they will wear out the tread before anything else.
The seude gloves are versatile and look good enough to wear with business casual.
One downside to these shoes is that they're not water-proof. Merrell does indeed offer a GORE-TEX version, however, they are listed at $170.
Anyways, I just thought I would share this revelation here. If anything happens with them, I'll post the review here, but so far, so good.
In terms of playing, I noticed the biggest difference while putting on rugged terrain. The vibram soles have superb grip, and my feet feel molded to the ground more naturally. This makes assuming a balanced stance dramatically easier than wearing a bouncy-cushiony type of shoe (running, tennis, etc.). And since my score depends dramatically more upon my putting, this take priority over driving. Driving with these is also nice, but I'm not yet used to driving with a shoe that offers so much grip and great feel, so it will take a little time to adjust...I can see that it will be easier to feel and push off the ground in order to get more strength into the throw, but the pivot foot is going to be the tricky adjustment, at least for me.

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CPAs should remember that they prepare tax returns based on information provided by the taxpayer. It is very likely that they did not audit or otherwise verify the information used in the preparation of the returns. In fact, Circular 230 affirms that the CPA, in preparing a tax form:
[M]ay rely in good faith without verification upon information furnished by the client" but "may not ignore the implications of [other] information . . . actually known" by the CPA, and he or she must make reasonable inquiries if the information provided "appears to be incorrect, inconsistent . . . or incomplete (Circular 230 §10.34(d)).
In addition, disclosing your client's tax information to 3rd parties or government agencies other than the IRS or use of their information for purposes other than the preparation of their return may require client consent under section 7216 of the internal revenue code.
In April 2012, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) started sending letters requesting "certification" of income as an alternative to providing an actual return as part of their loan renewal or qualification process. The AICPA immediately engaged in a discussion with FSA to clarify the definition of "certification" for this purpose, since the due diligence requirements under Circular 230 and the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services do not rise to this level. In response, the Tax Practice Responsibilities Committee developed the FSA Certification Letter Guidance web page to provide comprehensive information and resources regarding these letters.
Professional standards prescribe what CPAs can and cannot do in these circumstances, and there are professional risks to signing these "comfort" letters or any other request for "certification" of tax return information. The third parties requesting these letters are not the CPA's clients. Tax preparers therefore should not convey any information to anyone without their clients' written permission. This is a requirement under professional ethics standards, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and other federal and state privacy statutes and regulations.
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USC wide receiver Robert Woods left the Sun Bowl on Monday unable to explain the mess he and every other Trojan experienced the past 13 games.
"I never could have imagined this," Woods said. "All year, it was frustrating at the end of games, with frustrating losses."
Sources said the season ended with more drama after the Sun Bowl as a group of players became engaged in a locker-room altercation, one more sign of the frustration that surrounded a lost season.
But everyone knew before the Trojans' 21-7 loss to Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl the season was a disaster. The question is whether USC coach Lane Kiffin can return the program to glory or if 13 losses in three years is the new normal.
"We are a young team. We started one senior on offense (in the Sun Bowl), so we've got to continue to recruit, continue to get better and obviously coach better," Kiffin said.
The words come easy, but results are what drive USC fans crazy. Kiffin's recruiting prowess is unquestioned, but he could not win this year with Woods, wide receiver Marqise Lee and quarterback Matt Barkley as his marquee players. Not to mention being gifted a top tailback in Silas Redd, who transferred in just before the season.
USC (7-6) did not lack talent. It lacked belief, leadership, energy and organization.
"We had too many close games where we didn't come through," defensive end Wes Horton said.
There was a sense in El Paso that Kiffin lost the locker room as the season progressed. Woods was obviously frustrated over a reduced role - he caught 35 fewer passes than a year ago - with little explanation.
He was unmoved by Kiffin's pleas that he return and be the top senior wide receiver in the country. Why risk returning and spend another season as an afterthought to Lee? When the diplomatic Barkley said in a radio interview the offense focused too much on Lee, it revealed that even the most outwardly loyal Trojans were unhappy.
"Based on the talent we had coming into this season, I didn't see it coming," Horton said.
Whether Kiffin can regain the Trojans' trust is a major issue for 2013. He will start by hiring a new defensive coordinator. Kiffin interviewed former Cal defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. The Trojans will play more 3-4 formations next season to combat spread offenses.
But will X's and O's be enough?
It was almost embarrassing how lifeless USC's sideline often looked during games. It is one thing to cite Pete Carroll's enthusiasm that flowed through the team during games, but it's another to mention Georgia Tech's sideline was lively throughout the Sun Bowl.
USC featured Kiffin, looking like a Witness Protection Program member in sunglasses and hooded jacket, staring at his play chart that some compare to a Cheesecake Factory menu. No one consoled freshman quarterback Max Wittek when he came off the field during his poor Sun Bowl performance.
A defensive coordinator might improve things, but will Kiffin manage a game properly as long as he is calling plays? USC hired him to be head coach, not the nation's highest-paid offensive coordinator.
"We'll sign the No. 1 class in the country and go back to work," Kiffin said.
Recruiting promises make fans happy. But what happens if you cannot coach that talent to win games? Or they grow tired of your act?
If Kiffin cannot answer these questions in a positive manner, he might not be wearing a visor on the sidelines after next season.
Also ...
Barkley will be represented by CAA Sports, which has also represented Kiffin.
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Black Tie & Tails generates big money for homeless pets
April 1, 2013
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Black Tie & Tails, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe's signature fundraiser, raised more than $65,000.
The event at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe sold out weeks in advance and was attended by more than 330 people and 100 dogs — all dressed to impress. Funds were raised through a Just Give auction, as well as a silent auction featuring more than 100 items donated by local and regional shops. All money raised will go to directly caring for and finding homes for homeless pets.
"We are overwhelmed with gratitude," said HSTT executive director Stephanie Jensen Nistler. "Our guests, sponsors, volunteers and everyone involved made it an amazing and huge success. This infuses us with income so that we can help homeless pets in the community throughout the year."
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe was founded in 1994 by a group of volunteers and has become the driving force of animal rescue and adoption for the Truckee-North Lake Tahoe area. During the last decade it has evolved to a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with four employees and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, offering a variety of services and programs, including adoption days, fostering, public education, pet-assisted therapy, and community spay and neuter.
Events like Black Tie & Tails help the Humane Society with their operating expenses, however the HSTT has another need for fundraising. While they have had tremendous success to date raising more than two million dollars to fund the construction of a new animal shelter, due to higher than anticipated construction costs, the organization has encountered a shortfall.
The Humane Society re-launched its Heroes Now & Forever campaign to raise the final $600,000 dollars needed to build the new animal shelter, which has broken ground at Stockrest Springs Road in Truckee.
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Paws-itive Partners, along with the group P.A.L.s (Prevent-A-Litter), host an all-out effort in February to help low to moderate income cat owners spay and neuter their pets.
Love My Cat has the goal of stopping over population, spokeswoman Jo Mayber said.
Low to moderate income cat owners will pay only $25 for their cats spay and neuter at veterinary clinics in North Platte and Sutherland.
Paws-itive Partners and P.A.L.s is paying the balance of the fees. The $25 fee is payable to the clinic at the time of the appointment. Pet owners can call veterinary clinics to schedule an appointment. They dont have to contact Paws-itive Partners or P.A.L.s in order to use Love My Cat.
It is the most effective way to stop pet overpopulation, said Levaun Beyer from Paws-itive Partners.
It reduces the number of unwanted pets and pet deaths, Beyer said
This is the fourth time Paws-itive Partners has sponsored the Love My Cat program since fall 2011. So far, 1,046 cats and kittens in the Lincoln County area have been spayed and neutered.
Love My Cat has been a great success in the past and were hoping this time will be just as successful, Beyer said.
Velma Carlson hopes people bring in homeless and feral cats too.
Homeless and feral cats have a harder time than most and they need extra help to stop overpopulation, said Carlson, a long-time P.A.L.s member.
P.A.L.s and Paws-itive Partners encourage people to humanely trap homeless and feral cats and take them to be spayed and neutered.
No cat will be turned away, but the non-profit organizations and veterinary clinics stress that Love My Cats focus is low- to moderate-income pet owners and homeless and feral cats.
If pet owners have the financial means to spay and neuter, please do so, and allow Love My Cat to use resources for the people and cats that need them most, Mayber said.
Beyer said Love My Cat appointments fill up fast, so people are urged to schedule their pets appointment right away.
Carlson hopes for as many cats and kittens as possible to be spayed and neutered during February.
If pet owners have questions, they can call their veterinary clinic or Jo Mayber at 308-532-8814.
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text: Hurricane's Thompson captains Class AAA boys soccer all-state first team December 7, 2012 Story Share WHEELING - The Hurricane boys soccer program has been known through the years as a defensive-minded outfit, leading the state in goals against for the past three seasons and four of the last six.This season, things changed a little bit. Mainly with the arrival of Felipe Thompson.A foreign exchange student from Santiago, Chile, Thompson took the state by storm, scoring 47 goals to go with 11 assists in leading the Redskins to their first state championship.For his efforts, Thompson was selected as the captain of the Class AAA boys all-state soccer team as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association."He is special,'' Hurricane coach Jim Dagostine said. "He is so physical and just bullies his way into shots. He's one of the most creative shotmakers I've seen since I've been coaching here. He has such a powerful strike and is also a great passer.''All it took was a few practices and Dagostine knew that after years of relying on defense, it was time to open up the offense."We always knew we could do things defensively, but after seeing what he could provide us offensively, we knew we wanted to try and take advantage of that,'' Dagostine said. After years of coming up short in the playoffs, Hurricane finally broke through with a 2-0 victory against Parkersburg in the championship game.The title finished off a remarkable run in which the Redskins beat the No. 2-ranked Big Reds in the title tilt, No. 3 Huntington in the regional final and No. 4 Winfield in the sectional title."I don't know if that has ever happened but if there was ever a team that earned the right to be called state champions, it was these guys," Dagostine said. "It wasn't easy.'' Thompson, a senior forward, was held without a goal in the championship game, but luckily for him, he had two teammates that were all-state caliber to back him.Midfieder Alex White (13 goals, 22 assists) and defender Evan Miles (six goals, four assists) each scored in the victory."[Alex], I thought he had a great state tournament,'' Dagostine said. "He plays with great pace and great energy. He has tremendous speed and quickness."Evan Miles is the kind of guy that every coach, when he's done playing, feels it was an honor to have coached him. He is a fearless competitor and has been a great leader.''Miles and White are part of a core six players that lost two regular-season games in four seasons. Their final season ended with a 23-0-1 mark. Thompson is joined at forward by Hunter White of Lewis County, who scored 28 goals (104 for his career) with 14 assists and six hat tricks, and Winfield junior Hunter Sheldon.Along with Alex White, Huntington's Matt Miller, Woodrow Wilson's Luke Rodriguez, and Wheeling Park's Eric Bonar comprised the midfield."Eric is an outstanding midfielder with great passes, shot and dribbling,'' Wheeling Park coach Mario Julian said.Huntington's Nathan DeMoss, Parkersburg's Tyler Broadwater and Greenbrier East's Jacob Baker are the defenders along with Miles.Spring Valley's Jared Messer, who made 71 career starts in goal, had a senior campaign that saw him record nine shutouts with 118 saves. He also added four assists. George Washington junior Garrett Phillips is the other goalkeeper.The second team consists of goalies Shane Thompson (University) and Chris Orwig (Buckhannon-Upshur); forwards Evan Eich (Nitro), Jameson McCarthy (Huntington) and Tristin Reid (Martinsburg); midfielders Garrett Warner (George Washington), captain Zach Wilcoxen (Parkersburg), Christopher Holland (Spring Valley) and Jacob Kemlock (Oak Hill); and defenders Matt Sumpter (Woodrow Wilson), Geoff Bevil (Nitro), Caleb Barnette (George Washington), and Grant Robertson (Wheeling Park). Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Volunteers aid flood victims in Elkview, Clendenin 3 WVU hopes to get injured defenders back for TCU 4 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 5 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent Class AAA boys all-state soccer list Previous Story College roundup: WVU Tech men notch win at Bluefield (Va.) Next Story


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Countywide Substance Use and Violence Prevention Conference on March 28
March 12, 2009
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Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will hold the countywide 2009 Unified Prevention Coalition Conference, "What Today's Youth Need You to Know," on Saturday, March 28, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Rd., Vienna. The substance use and violence prevention conference will focus on the trends reported in the 2008 Fairfax County Youth Survey, as well as issues pertinent to raising healthy families.
Scheduled speakers include Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova; Fairfax County School Board Chairman Daniel Storck; Sue Thau, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America; and Shannon Weatherly, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Drug-Free Community Support Program.
The registration form, a list of the workshops and further information is available at the Unified Prevention Coalition's Web site. The conference is free for youth; $10 for adults; $15 for two adults of the same family.
A wide variety of workshops will be offered in specific tracks for adults, families, youth (grades six to 12) and professional service providers. Workshops with translation services for youth and adults also will be available. Topics include bullying; eating disorders; partnering for safe driving; teens and substance use; what teens do for fun on a Saturday night; the challenges of raising teens in a new country; and safe dating.
There is free bus transportation from local high schools. Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Exhibitors from local county agencies, organizations and businesses will present information and resources.
The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services' (CRS) annual regional Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP) conference has been integrated into the prevention conference. YADAPP youth leaders and its regional partners are planning and implementing the four youth workshops.
Conference sponsors include the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board; the Unified Prevention Coalition, which is affiliated with the Fairfax County Public Schools Safe and Drug-Free Youth Section; the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services; county agencies and community organizations.
For further information contact Lisa Adler, prevention conference coordinator, at 703-690-6808.
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Financial Times Headline: Caution urged on US bank foreclosure fines
Who gets the golden ticket? We all remember the deserving Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of the eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka. In the end, Charlie gets the Chocolate Factory and the golden ticket.
This week's Financial Times writer Tom Braithwaite reported a story: Caution urged on US bank foreclosure fines. The story focuses on how banks will be fined for failures that led to the foreclosure debacle. BUT…there is some sympathy and sugar coating happening. It seems regulators are pressing to avoid "dangerously large" penalties, according to one of the top officials participating in fractious settlement talks.
John Walsh, acting comptroller of the currency, told the Financial Times that he supported financial penalties for mortgage servicers, led by Bank of America and Wells Fargo, whose shoddy paperwork and improperly signed affidavits caused the repossession of delinquent borrowers' homes to come to a grinding halt.
Here's another BUT….
But the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has differed with some state attorneys-general, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which all want a more far-reaching settlement, with $20b in fines and at least some of the money used to reduce the debt owed by struggling homeowners.
The fact is this: if the government goes too light on banks; it will be an invitation for banks to continue to skirt the law and continue to believe that they are not just too big to fail, but too big to be regulated or stopped.
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Flood Watch issued for Western Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. - Heavy rain and strong winds could batter the region starting late Thursday night and continuing through the weekend.
Western Oregon is under a Flood Watch starting Friday at 4 a.m. The watch is set to expire Sunday at 4 p.m.
Lane County Emergency Management urged residents living along rivers and creeks to be prepared for localized flooding.
Drivers should watch for high water on roadways and not attempt to drive through flooded roads.
Trees damaged by last weekend's ice storm might be susceptible to winds associated with the storm, the county warned.
Forecasters said the moisture comes from the "atmospheric river" - the meteorological pheonomenon formally known as a Pineapple Express.
The system taps warm, wet air from the tropics, delivering heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest.
"Two storms are expected to dump heavy rain on Northwest Oregon during the next several days," the National Weather Service in Portland said. "The first storm will begin bringing heavy rain to the area late Thursday night, with the highest amounts of around 2 to 3 inches expected to be in the central Coast Range of Oregon and the Cascades of Lane County.
"Around one half to one inch of rain is expected in the willamette valley, with the highest amounts in the south."
The rain will push higher the levels of rivers already swollen by melting snow, forecasters said.
"The second storm is expected Saturday with additional heavy rain," forecasters said. "Expect another 2 inches in the Coast Range and Cascades with 1/2 to 1 inch in the inland valleys."
The storms will arrive in rapid succession.
"There will be little time between these two systems for the rivers to recede, and flooding is likely across river basins in the central coast range, valleys and Lane County Cascades."
Forecasters identified "rivers of concern," including the Siuslaw and Mohawk rivers in Lane County; Marys River in Benton County; and the Luckiamute River in Benton and Polk counties; and the Willamette River near Harrisburg.
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. Forecasters said landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event.


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The No.6 spot is by far the highest Eifert, the former Notre Dame and Bishop Dwenger High School standout, is projected in a perusal of various media mock drafts.
"Conventional wisdom says (tight end) is not a position you take in the Top 10," Cosell wrote.
Cosell went on to note that only two tight ends have gone that high in the last decade, both at No.6: Kellen Winslow in 2004 and Vernon Davis in 2006.
"Two things to keep in mind," Cosell wrote, "(Browns coach) Rob Chudzinski was the OC in Cleveland when Winslow had 82 catches for 1,106 yards (the Browns won the AFC North that season), and new OC Norv Turner is a master at utilizing the TE, most recently Antonio Gates, but you can go all the way back to Jay Novacek with the Cowboys in the early 1990s."
The NFL Network's Albert Breer pointed to Eifert this week as one of the players creating the most buzz as the draft neared.
Breer wrote: "A very clean prospect who will benefit from circumstances here: a) the value of tight ends has never been higher; and b) there aren't a lot of them in this year's draft. There seems to be far more of a league-wide positive consensus on Eifert than Stanford's Zach Ertz, which could lead to a team getting antsy and making a move for the Irish All-American."
Beyond those observations, a look at mock drafts from various media outlets points to less-than-a-consensus on where Eifert will land.
NFL.com's list of eight experts shows two analysts projecting Eifert to the New York Jets at No.13, two sending him No.26 to the Green Bay Packers, two to the Atlanta Falcons at No.30 and two to the San Francisco 49ers at No. 31. Another team mentioned as a possibility is the Dallas Cowboys at No.18.
"The Packers obviously could trade down with a team needing a quarterback, but some consider Eifert the top skill-position player in this class," NFL.com's Josh Norris wrote. "His ability to catch the ball at its highest point is outstanding."
NFL.com's Bucky Brooks says the 49ers could get a steal with Eifert.
"The loss of Delanie Walker makes it imperative for the 49ers to find a tight end with the athleticism and versatility to complement Vernon Davis," Brooks wrote. "Eifert is a terrific pass catcher with the size to create mismatches between the hashes."
Sports Illustrated's Don Banks projects Eifert to go to the Chicago Bears at No.20 while CBS.com writers have him going to the Jets, Falcons, 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers (No.17) and Houston Texans (No.27).
The Miami Herald's Greg Cote expects the Dolphins to take Eifert with the No.12 pick.
"I have a hunch about Eifert," Cote wrote. "Twelve is higher than his typical projection, but I am told GM Jeff Ireland and coach Joe Philbin are enchanted by Eifert, seeing in him what the Patriots have in Rob Gronkowski – somebody who can wreak havoc in the red zone and continue giving Ryan Tannehill all he needs to make it big. Eifert is too tall (6-6) for DBs to cover and too fast for most linebackers. If this choice is a big of a 'reach,' it's a calculated gamble that could hit big for the Dolphins."
Eifert will await his fate from his family's home in Fort Wayne. A trip to New York, even though he had the chance, wasn't his style.
The sooner he finds out which team has selected him, the sooner his pro career becomes reality. He might not have to wait long.


text: Hamburger helpings: Two pounds, three meals By Julie Robinson March 17, 2012 Story Share Kenny Kemp Shawn Wheeler dishes out a colorful coleslaw to accompany the Sloppy Taco Dogs he and April Hamilton made from her recipes. Kenny Kemp Inside Out Tacos use lettuce leaves instead of corn tortilla shells to produce a lower-calorie, lower-sodium version of traditional tacos. Kenny Kemp Asian Noodle Bowl stretches lean ground beef when mixed with edamame, noodles and grated carrots into a flavorful and enticing main dish. Kenny Kemp Half a recipe of taco meat does double duty in Sloppy Taco Dogs when served with sweet potato fries and vinegar-dressed coleslaw. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As part of "The Shape We're In," the Sunday Gazette-Mail's series exploring the chronic but preventable health problems of many West Virginians, we present the second in a series of articles that feature healthy cooking on a budget. Charleston cooking instructor and chef April Hamilton, a passionate advocate of healthy dining and food preparation, presents techniques and recipes for wholesome dining on a budget. South Charleston Pediatrics sponsors the series.Shawn Wheeler knows how to cook; he just doesn't do it very often. As director of athletics at George Washington High School, he spends most of his afternoons and evenings on various fields, tracks, courses and courts. The dash from school to sporting events doesn't leave much time to fix a healthy meal.Cooking instructor April Hamilton came to his rescue. During a recent cooking session of just over an hour, Hamilton walked Wheeler through the preparation of three flavorful entrees for four people based on two pounds of ground beef.They made Inside Out Tacos in romaine lettuce leaves, an Asian Noodle Bowl and Sloppy Taco Dogs -- without hot dogs, of course. Hamilton once banned sodas and hot dogs from a concession stand she ran for the cross-country team. Wheeler coached the team at the time, and he asked Hamilton about cooking classes."I probably cook three to four times a week now," he said. "I used to eat out every night. I'm a little more health-conscious now."As the spring sports season amps up, Wheeler thinks he might revert to his old fast-food habits."No, I'm going to show him how to make picnic stuff then," Hamilton said.The three recipes are a good start on Wheeler's goal to make and to prepare a week's worth of dinner in one day. The ingredient list includes two pounds of lean ground beef, cabbage, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, green onions, avocado, frozen edamame, canned diced tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, sour cream, grated cheese, whole-wheat pasta and hot dog buns.Hamilton estimated that she spent about $30 on ingredients for the meals. "That's about $2.50 per portion," she said.The healthy meal plan for three meals Hamilton devised for her session with Wheeler works well for a family of four. Hamilton's a big believer that involving children in cooking when they're young will lead to healthy habits when they're adults."Getting kids in the kitchen is really the secret to success," she said. For this menu, young children could grate cheese, carrots and cabbage, press garlic and juice limes. Older children can chop and peel vegetables and crumble the ground meat as it cooks.Two pounds of ground beef might sound skimpy as a basis for three meals for four people, but Hamilton's philosophy is to flavor meals with meat, rather than overwhelming other ingredients with it. They used about a third of the ground beef and onion mixture for the Asian Noodle Bowl, and flavored it with ginger and soy sauce. They seasoned the remaining ground beef with Southwestern spices such as ancho chili powder and cumin to split between the Inside Out Tacos and Sloppy Taco Dogs."These recipes stretch meat. They're big on flavor and satisfying to make," she said.For healthy side dishes, they made baked sweet potato "fries" instead of french fries and replaced mayonnaise-based coleslaw with a colorful vinegar and Dijon mustard-dressed red and green cabbage slaw. Wheeler was a little skeptical about the taste of suspiciously healthy meals he was making under Hamilton's tutelage.He changed his tune when he sampled the first meal they made: Sloppy Taco Dogs, coleslaw and sweet potato fries. "That was good. I'll make that," he said of the taco dogs and coleslaw. He demurred on the sweet potato fries, saying he wasn't a fan of sweet potatoes, but appreciated the flavor and texture of the Rainbow Coleslaw.They cut two corn tortillas into tiny squares and baked them and smashed avocados and mixed them with lime juice and salt to make a simple guacamole to top the Inside Out Tacos while the whole-wheat pasta cooked for the Asian bowl.Wheeler said he learned many of his kitchen skills from his father, "a country cook," who favored hearty dishes such as chicken and dumplings, country steak and gravy and chili.At the end of the session, Wheeler packaged leftovers to take with him."I think my dad would even like this," Wheeler said.Email April Hamilton at email@example.com. Ground Beef StarterUse this lightly seasoned ground beef mixture as a basis for the three recipes below. After cooking, the meat can be divided and cooled, then packaged and frozen, if desired. It will keep for several days in the refrigerator. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepperHEAT olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.ADD the onion and sauté until it softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and stir 1 minute. Crumble in the raw beef and break up with a large spoon. Add salt and pepper and stir occasionally until the meat is no longer pink.RESERVE one-third of the Ground Beef Starter to make Asian Noodle Bowl (recipe below).USE the remaining two-thirds of the Ground Beef Starter to make Taco Meat for Sloppy Taco Dogs and Inside Out Tacos.Taco Meat 2 heaping teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably "fire roasted," with juice 1 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 2/3 recipe of Ground Beef StarterADD ingredients to two-thirds of Ground Beef Starter and stir over medium heat until it just begins to bubble.REDUCE heat and simmer until juices are slightly thickened.DIVIDE Taco Meat mixture in half. Add black beans to half of the mixture for use in Inside Out Tacos (recipe below). Reserve the other half of the mixture for Sloppy Taco Dogs (recipe next).Sloppy Taco DogsThere's really nothing to this -- sloppy taco meat in a hot dog bun! 1/2 recipe of Taco Meat (the half without beans) Whole-wheat hot dog buns, heated if desiredSPLIT the buns open without tearing the seam. Scoop the warm meat into the buns (4 to 6 depending on the crowd).TOP with sliced jalapeño peppers for extra heat.SERVE with sweet potato fries and coleslaw (recipes follow)Inside Out TacosThese can be simple or elaborate. The concept is to put the inside of the taco on the outside. The lettuce serves as the taco shell. Top with desired toppings and sprinkle crunchy corn tortilla "croutons" on top. 1/2 recipe of Taco Meat (the half with beans) 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed and dried 2 corn tortillas Cooking spray Salt Salsa Guacamole Reduced-fat sour cream Grated cheddar cheese Jalapeño pepper slicesHEAT oven to 375° to make corn tortilla croutons.CUT corn tortillas into tiny squares and place on a cookie sheet.LIGHTLY spray the squares with cooking spray and sprinkle with a little salt. Bake for about 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.PLACE the romaine leaves on each of four dinner plates. Evenly divide Taco Meat among the lettuce "shells" and top each with a small spoonful of salsa and guacamole, a little dollop of sour cream, a few shreds of cheddar and a jalapeño slice.SHOWER each plate with a little confetti of croutons and serve.Asian Noodle BowlAdd a bit of Asian spice to your ground beef starter to create a totally different dish. 12 ounces dry whole-wheat pasta 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup frozen out of shell edamame, thawed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup reserved (hot) pasta cooking water Lime wedgesCOOK whole-wheat pasta according to package directions, drain and reserve one-fourth cup pasta cooking water.WHILE pasta cooks, place the 1/3 reserved ground beef starter in a large skillet and heat over medium-high.STIR in ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, carrot, green onions, edamame and cilantro and heat through, about 5 minutes.TOSS with pasta and serve with cilantro garnish and lime wedges, if desired.Rainbow ColeslawThis colorful coleslaw partners well with the Sloppy Taco Dogs. 1/2 head each red and green cabbage, cored, cut in half and very thinly sliced 3 carrots, peeled and grated 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepperCOMBINE all ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well to evenly coat the salad.SERVE or refrigerate for later use.Sweet Potato FriesA tasty alternative to traditional fries. 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into "shoestrings" about 1/4-inch thick. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepperHEAT oven to 450° and place a rimmed cookie sheet on the middle rack.PLACE the potatoes in a large bowl and toss with the oil until coated. 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Yttrium-90 Radioembolization With Glass Microspheres (TheraSphere) for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Last updated: July 28, 2015
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This is a prospective pilot study that will document the clinical experience of 30 patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing liver-directed therapy with Yttrium-90 glass microspheres (TheraSphere®).
|Hepatocellular Carcinoma
|Device: Selective internal radiation therapy of the liver with Yttrium-90 glass microspheres (TheraSphere)
|Phase 2
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|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Safety Profile Assessment of TheraSphere® Yttrium-90 Glass Microspheres Used for Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Pilot Study
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Number of Participants With Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Adverse events of treatment with TheraSphere Yttrium-90 glass microspheres will be assessed within 6 months of treatment administration. Anticipated adverse events may include liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal ulcer formation, cholecystitis, pneumonitis, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Radiographic Response by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.1 [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2010
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Device: Selective internal radiation therapy of the liver with Yttrium-90 glass microspheres (TheraSphere)
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- Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma with liver-dominant disease. Diagnosis may be made by histo- or cyto-pathology, or by clinical and imaging criteria.
- The cancer is unresectable.
- All patients must be off all chemotherapeutic regimens for 30 days prior to and 30 days after TheraSphere treatment.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2.
- Age 18 years or older.
- Able to understand informed consent.
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Evidence of potential delivery of greater than 16.5 mCi (30 Gy absorbed dose) of radiation to the lungs on either:
- single TheraSphere administration; or
- cumulative delivery of radiation to the lungs greater than 50 Gy over multiple treatments.
- Evidence of any detectable Tc-99m macroaggregated albumin flow to the stomach or duodenum, after application of established angiographic techniques to stop such flow.
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- Significant extrahepatic disease representing an imminent life-threatening outcome.
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- Serum bilirubin greater than 2 mg/dl
- Infiltrative tumor on imaging
- Tumor volume greater than 70% of liver volume
- Tumor volume greater than 50% of liver volume and serum albumin level less than 3 mg/dL
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Savoy, Magic Bullets (2nd edition)
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Oh,I live in Seattle btw. That'll probably help to figure out shipping costs.
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Longtime Oilers wide receiver Drew Hill passed away at the age of 54 Friday evening after suffering two massive strokes, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
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Im shocked, former teammate Warren Moon said. I cant believe it. Drew meant so much to us as a player and as a person. I counted on him so much. He was the consummate professional. Its just so sad.
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He originally signed a $2 million annual deal a year ago before guiding A&M to an 11-2 record and a Cotton Bowl throttling of Oklahoma in a season in which quarterback Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy.
Sumlin also will have a draw of $3.4 million annually for his assistants, which he especially pushed for in raising it from $2.7 million last year. Sumlin's new salary reportedly places him fifth among the 13 public SEC schools, behind Alabama's Nick Saban, LSU's Les Miles, South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Arkansas' Bret Bielema.
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|May 4, 1999, 02:37 PM
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Ok, here I go again, asking for advice. I don't know much about folding knives other than it's a good idea to have one with you at all times...I lost my Gerber LST last September while TDY in Korea. I know I need a good folder (I've owned a Randall Mod 14 [one of the greatest fixed blade, all around fighting knives ever made, IMHO] for about 20 years) but want to borrow on what I've discerned to be the high level of expertise on this forum. So far, I've figured out this much:
1. I don't want to spend over $200.00.
2. Blade length must meet FAA requirements as I spend a lot of time on airplanes (I believe there is a 3.5" limit on folders).
2. Go with spear point or tanto...Advantages/disadvantages of each?
3. Steel type? I hear ATS-34 (or equivalent) is the HOT set-up...what do you say?
4. Serrations on blade or not...and why or why not?
Emerson Knives (Redondo Beach CA) sent one of their catalogs, and I like the specs (and price range) of their products. The CQB-7 lists with a 3.3" blade and is available w/spear point or tanto type blade. What's the poop on his knives?
All advice will be greatly appreciated.
|May 4, 1999, 03:05 PM
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The Cold Steel Voyager series are worth looking at. The AUS 8A stainless steel blades measure from 1.75 to 5 inches. You also have a choice of having either a clip or a tanto point. The handles are made of Zytel with a nifty clip so you could put it in your back pocket. You could visit the Cold Steel website at www.coldsteel.com
|May 4, 1999, 04:20 PM
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Be careful about FAA regulations! I don't know the exact stipulations, but, "threatening" is one of them. I was stopped at the gate because I had a "threatening" two inch "serrated" blade.......
So, unless its plain vanilla, your going to have a tough time.
|May 4, 1999, 04:39 PM
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Alpha/Joe 543: Thanks for the info...Joe, you've raised a good point. I'd hate to spend $150 on a good folder w/a blade length that meets the written FAA requirements, only to have some twit make a judgment call over what constitutes a "threatening" vs. a "non-threatening" folder.
Is anyone else able to expand on Joe's point? That maybe why my old Gerber LST was never challenged...single edge, no serrations and only a 3" blade (maybe only 2.5").
|May 4, 1999, 05:09 PM
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There's hundreds of choices available, many below the price range you mention.
Check out Spyderco or Benchmade, but everyone has an opinion on this.
The people on BladeForums.com (TheFiringLine's sister site) will be more than happy to add their two cents here.
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|May 5, 1999, 11:22 AM
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For comparison shopping, the Knife Center of the Internet [http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/index.html] has a wide selection o many of the more popular brands, decent prices, too. FWIW. M2
|May 5, 1999, 10:30 PM
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Joe hit it on the head,"threatening" is determined by the boarding security, no
"serrated" blades or portions of. Pilots and crews must also abide. Hope this helps.
Good Luck,
|May 7, 1999, 05:58 AM
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1) You'll be able to find plenty of folder for under $200.
2) FAA/airline stipulations often become very arbitrary, as a knucklehead with little pay or training is usually staffing the station.
3) One sided chisel grinds and geometric tanto points aren't so hot for cutting tasks, though they're fine for defensive work. The curved belly of clip and spear point designs is preferable for utility, as they make cutting tasks easier by presenting more continuous blade surface.
4) ATS 34 is the standard steel for production folders, and provides an adequate compromise between edge holding, corrosion resistance, and general toughness. There are some other steels that work better than ATS 34, but include limitations from the standpoint of maintenance or expense. ATS 34 will do.
5) Serrations are nice if you're working around fibrous materials - rope, fabric, etc. A combo edge blade will accomplish many tasks for you. Downside of serrations is that they require special equipment for sharpening.
Ernie Emerson's knives are extremely popular, and his designs are practical, robust, and well executed. You may find his Raven clip point folder or Specwar clip point to be worthwhile. I'm not a fan of the chisel grind designs. The CQC7's handle profile is functional, though they pale next to the Specwar and Commander handles, which are extremely comfortable and well designed. For the dollar, you'll also find the Spyderco Endura or Delica to be of high value -- for $35 or so each, you can afford to have a few and not worry about losing them.
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I like the spyderco's myself and use the delica almost exclusively anymore....full seration.....one of the reason is there warranty....this knife has been replaced 3 different times at no cost except the postage to ship back to spyderco.....if you are unable to acquire the knack of sharpening the serations--spyderco will sharpen said knife free, and as already mentioned they are inexpensive. There is also the combo blade or just the plain cutting edge, so options are available.....fubsy.
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Hilton/fubsy, et al: Many thanks for the good advice. I appreciate it very much. Will let you know later which one I go with and my impressions.
Regards, Mike
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The REKAT Carnivour is also worth checking out.
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Ahh.. something i can actually give feedback about.
Try the Starmate from spyderco, it's coming out soon. I'd avoid anything from REKAT though, the carnivour is the most benign looking but still rather "threatening."
Microtech mini Socoms are nice. 3 and an eigth blade lenght. 154-cm blade steel. And they come in colors.
Also at bladeforums, (not sure if its a possibility) but theirs a forum commemrative knife that's bright blue and not threatening at all.
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My Spyderco Navigator is nice. Available with and without serration. I chose without because of the chumps who might whine about 'em. Also, the price is right. If some cop or security guard decides he just cannot survive another day without confiscating my knife for his collection, well, it's not worth so much I have to fight him for it
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Spartacus: That's sound wisdom!
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Overview of farm virtualization and architectures for SharePoint 2013
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Applies to: SharePoint Foundation 2013, SharePoint Server 2013
Topic Last Modified: 2016-12-16
Summary: Determine a high level architectural configuration for a virtual SharePoint 2013 farm that is based on your business requirements and available options.
This article discusses the key design considerations and options for a virtual architecture that can support your SharePoint 2013 farm. This article includes examples of architectures for small, medium, and large farms.
Regardless of the reasons for virtualizing SharePoint 2013 or the stage of adopting virtualization, the design of a virtual SharePoint 2013 architecture has to support your long term and immediate business and IT goals and accommodate future changes.
Architects who plan a virtual environment often apply the requirements for a SharePoint solution that was deployed in a physical environment to the virtual environment. This includes elements such as farm topology, capacity and performance requirements, and business continuity. You can use the number of database servers, front end web servers, and application servers — including specific application server roles — to determine the number of virtual machines and virtualization host server computers that a virtualized farm requires.
|A virtual environment requires additional virtual servers to achieve the same overall performance as physical servers that serve the same roles. This is a reality of virtualization. Because of hypervisor overhead, a virtual machine that is configured the same as a physical computer (for example, same number of processors, same amount of memory, and same hard disk configuration) cannot match the performance of a physical computer.
This article does not include prescriptive guidance for server size and performance, availability, or growth. It describes the key considerations and general guidance to help you plan a preliminary, high-level architecture that you can use to develop a detailed architecture design. Prescriptive guidance and topology analysis is in Detailed design and system specification process for a virtual SharePoint 2013 farm.
Before you design a virtual architecture and the supporting infrastructure, you have to identify system requirements. In many instances, you can use an existing or planned SharePoint solution, and the physical infrastructure that supports the solution.
Whether SharePoint Server or SharePoint Foundation is already deployed can affect the process of determining requirements and making design decisions. The current state of virtualization technology in an organization is another factor.
SharePoint products
If you have an existing SharePoint farm, you can use historical benchmark data and usage profiles as a starting point to determine virtual machine configurations for the different server roles in the farm. For example, concurrent connections, types of requests, and peaks in demand are useful types of data. After you have the virtual machine requirements, you then determine the number and capacity of the host servers that you require to support the virtual farm servers.
If you are upgrading an existing farm, remember that you have to have new benchmark data to validate your assumptions. This is a requirement because customers typically clean up and architect their SharePoint solutions again as part of the upgrade, which we recommend. Another reason to collect new data is that you might add functionality to the farm. SharePoint 2013 also provides new features and redesigned features, such as Search.
For new deployments, you have to base your starting requirements on the SharePoint 2013 planning, design, and sizing documents that are available in the Microsoft TechNet Library. After that you have to test, resize, and retest until you feel comfortable with your farm design.
If virtualization is a mature technology in your organization then you have the experience and resources to develop fairly accurate picture of the physical infrastructure requirements for the farm. This includes host sizing, virtual machine distribution across the hosts to meet expected performance demands, and high availability.
If your organization is just starting to adopt virtualization for applications such as SharePoint 2013, then you probably have a shortage of resources and expertise to implement a virtual farm. You would have to plan and complete several pre-production phases to collect benchmark data and tune configurations until they are ready for a pilot project.
It is important to remember that at this point your requirements and proposed design are preliminary. You will have to adjust the design as you develop a detailed design to deploy a farm in a proof-of-concept (optional), pre-production (pilot), and production environment.
Identifying the server roles that you want to virtualize is related to the broader virtualization goals and objectives of your organization. Clearly, if the goal is implement an architecture where all the SharePoint farm servers are virtual, then the pros and cons of server selection is not an issue. In a homogeneous environment, the criteria for the design of the architecture are based on operational requirements such as performance and capacity and the host infrastructure that is needed to support the farm.
Although server virtualization is fully supported for all the server roles of SharePoint 2013, the server role alone is not the determining factor in deciding whether to virtualize some farm servers or all of the farm servers. Several factors will affect your virtualization strategy and architecture: IT constraints, host server capacity, and operations.
IT constraints
Many organizations do not support or allow IT departments to virtualize database servers. This policy is typical in organizations that have dedicated database teams that tightly manage and maintain SQL Server. In these controlled deployments, the database team has to create all databases. Virtualizing SQL Server is not an option.
Host server capacity
The availability of host hardware than can adequately support the requirements of all the roles is something else to consider. For example, the CPU and memory requirements of a virtual database server are greater than a web server or application server. The issue of host hardware capabilities happens when you re-purposing existing hardware as part of a virtualization strategy.
Managing and maintaining a virtual farm environment is complex and requires specific skills and tools. You have to manage the farm on the virtual level and the physical host level. If you deploy SharePoint 2013 in a partly virtualized environment, you have to deal with the virtual machines and their hosts. Additionally you have to maintain the physical computers that are used for specific roles. The result is that you must have three sets of skills, tools, and procedures to support the farm. Full virtualization reduces the support requirements and simplifies support for the operations team.
If there aren't any constraints about virtualizing specific server roles, and you don't know whether to virtualize some or all of the servers, the next step is to review all of the server roles and decide which ones to virtualize.
The front end web server and application server roles are usually the first choices for virtualization.
The web server role is usually the first choice for virtualization because the workload demand on these servers is usually much lower than on other servers in a farm. As a result you can configure the virtual machine for this role to use fewer processors, less memory and fewer (and smaller) hard disks. The smaller resource footprint means that you can deploy more front end web servers on a single host than a highly specialized and resource-intensive system such as a database server, and in some cases, an application server. For organizations that are just starting to move to virtualization, virtual machines for the Web server role are easier to plan for than the other roles, have the lowest virtualization host requirements, and are perceived as having the lowest risk in a production environment
Application servers are also good initial candidates for virtualization. Depending on the degree of specialization, which is reflected by services they provide, they do not always have low resource requirements. A good example is an application server that hosts the search crawl component.
IT professionals vigorously debate whether to virtualize SQL Server. Until recently the conventional wisdom was to avoid virtualizing the database server. As is the case for other farm servers, hypervisor imposes a performance cost. You have to define your performance goals and collect benchmark data before you decide whether to virtualize SQL Server. Even with SQL Server optimizations for virtualization and performance improvements in the Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V role, a virtual database server will not outperform a physical server that uses the same configuration. However, if you scale up the virtual database server configuration, you can achieve the same overall throughput at a slightly increased CPU usage cost.
We recommend that your database virtualization decision also accounts for virtual processor requirements in relation to the number of host server cores, high availability, and options for optimizing storage. In the final analysis, the benefits of deploying SQL Server on a virtual machine can often outweigh the performance cost.
For more information, see Running SQL Server 2008 in a Hyper-V Environment - Best Practices and Performance Recommendations.
SharePoint 2013 solutions usually rely on other servers in the IT environment. This section provides general guidance about how to factor these dependencies into your virtual architecture.
We recommend that you host the root domain controller for an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environment on a physical server outside the virtual environment. If needed, you can deploy additional domain controllers as virtual servers.
For more information about how to deploy AD DS in a virtual environment, see the following resources:
Gateway products for SharePoint 2013 include the following:
Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 (UAG) delivers comprehensive, secure remote access to corporate resources for employees, partners, and vendors on both managed and unmanaged PCs and mobile devices.
Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 (TMG) is a secure web gateway that provides comprehensive protection against web-based threats by integrating multiple layers of protections into a unified solution.
For high availability, we recommend that you position these products outside the SharePoint 2013 virtual environment. For more information about how to set up virtual environments for these gateway products, refer to the product documentation.
After you've collected information and created a draft design, you still may have concerns about performance if specific SharePoint 2013 server roles are virtualized. If performance is still a major factor in completing your architecture, then consider testing specific roles that are candidates for virtualization. You can use the test results to decide how many virtual servers to deploy for a specific role, or even whether to deploy a specific role in the virtual environment. For example, if your farm crawls a high volume of content, the results of your tests may indicate that you should leave the crawl role on a physical server or install the role several virtual machines.
One way to conduct your tests is to deploy a specific role on a virtual machine and on a physical computer. The tests that you use are very important because they have to adequately measure the role. For example, tests that measure the number of requests and types of content that is served are meaningful for a front end web server but not for an application server that is dedicated to crawling content. After you finish your tests compare the benchmark data for the performance counters that are meaningful as a performance measure. These counters are typically one or more of the following: memory consumption, CPU utilization and Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS). For some scenarios network throughput is also an important performance indicator. The following illustration provides an example of how to test specific server roles by using a limited number of servers.
How to test specific server roles
In this illustration, specific roles are deployed to the virtual environment. A physical test server is set up to test each role, one at a time so that you can collect side-by-side benchmark data. Be sure to account for the differences between the physical and virtual environments that might affect test results, such as different hardware specifications.
If you have an existing farm, you can add a virtual host and swap in virtual machines that have equivalent roles to see how the virtual performance for each role is affected. You can also see how different combinations of roles affect the overall performance of the farm. The following example shows this idea.
How to swap roles in the physical and virtual environments
To start to use a virtual farm to replace a physical farm, use two to four physical host servers. For each host, available memory, CPU, disk, and network resources dictate the number of servers that you can be deploy.
The following two illustrations provide example deployments in which the web server and application server roles are deployed to a virtual environment.
Web server and application server roles in a proof-of-concept virtual environment
In the previous example, you should be aware of the following:
The minimum resources for CPUs and RAM are starting points for the farm. Because only two cores are reserved for each virtual image, this example is only appropriate for proof-of-concept or development environments in which performance is not an issue. Reserve enough spare resources to reallocate based on performance monitoring.
SQL Server is deployed to physical servers, instead of to virtual servers.
Web servers and application servers are redundant across the two host servers.
Three web servers are deployed to the virtual environment for high availability.
The AD DS domain controllers are deployed to physical servers.
For pilot testing and production environments, four cores are the minimum recommended starting point for virtual machines. The following virtual environment uses fewer virtual machines to achieve this objective.
Web server and application server roles in a pilot testing virtual environment
This example represents a starting-point environment. You might have to add resources, depending on the usage pattern of the farm.
You can allocate more resources to virtual images if you use larger host servers. The following illustration provides an example implementation that uses more CPUs and RAM.
Web server and application server roles with increased RAM and more CPUs in a virtual environment
If the benefits of virtualizing SQL Server outweigh the performance tradeoffs, you can deploy SQL Server as a guest also, as shown in the following illustration.
SQL Server deployed in a virtual environment
In the previous example, you should be aware of the following:
Only one instance of SQL Server is deployed to each host. In small and medium size virtual environments, we recommend that you do not deploy more than one SQL Server guest per host.
Both host servers include more memory to accommodate the number of virtual servers, including SQL Server.
If a particular server role consumes so many resources that it adversely affects the overall performance of the virtual environment, consider dedicating a physical server to this role. Depending on the usage patterns of an organization, these roles might include crawl servers, the server that imports profiles, Excel Services application, or other services that are used heavily. The following illustration provides an example.
Use a physical server for a role to improve performance
In this example:
SQL Server is deployed to physical servers. Remove SQL Server from the virtual environment before you remove application server roles.
The crawl role is deployed to a physical server. In some environments, a different role might be a candidate to deploy to a physical server, depending on usage.


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TNA Impact Review 3/7/13
by, 03-08-2013 at 02:08 PM (4322 Views)
Got bored of not seeing an Impact review on here recently so I'm deciding to write one of my own! If only I had gotten to the name Sudden Impact first...
How was the go home show to Lockdown and the Impact Zone's swan song? Let's get to it.
The Crowd 5/5
The crowd was rocking tonight and it got me pumped to watch.
Austin Aries promo and Aries vs. Hardy 3/5
This seemed a bit random for both men. This has nothing to do with the tag title belts that Aries is defending on Sunday...which by the way no Bobby Roode the whole show?!...and the feud between Hardy and Aries seemed to be over. Good but not great match to start the show and then....BOOM! Matt Morgan nailed a vicious looking Carbon Footprint on Hardy to end the match and then looked to follow it up by doing it again with Hardy's head against the ring post before Bully came to make the save. Again, I am a bit confused why this happened when Morgan has nothing going on at Lockdown with either of these two, but he did look impressive.
Sting Promo 4/5
Short, sweet, and highlighted the importance of each guy on Team TNA going into Lethal Lockdown with a high intensity. Good job Stinger.
Brisco Promo/Angle Confrontation 4/5The video package highlighting the feud between Brisco and Angle had very little to go on but was excellent. Brisco made some mistakes during his promo so he struggled to get the crowd going. When Angle hit the ring he was broken up by D'Lo Brown, Al Snow, and someone else. Angle realized D'Lo was in the ring and started yelling "That's him!" before getting kicked in the groin by D'Lo. Even though the surprise was spoiled for me ages ago it was still an awesome reveal. D'Lo did a great job in his promo that followed and questioned whether Sting could trust his team.
Sting vs. Devon 3/5
Is it just me or does it feel these guys keep facing each other over and over? This was the first in a best of three series to see who gets the man advantage at Lockdown. Sting actually seemed to have an extra pep in his step which was good for only a fiveish minutes match. Nothing special but a "fan" threw his beer in Sting's face allowing Devon to slam Sting into the post and finish him off with a big boot in the ring.
Gail Kim/Velvet Sky backstage 2/5
They can do so much better. At least Gail reminded us of the story of referee Taryn Terell favoring Velvet. Gail just stood there looking dumb after getting slapped.
Gutcheck Deliberation and Elimination 3/5
Danny Davis needs to not interrupt. Did they really have anything bad to say about Ivelisse? Very surprised they picked Lei'd Tapa to go face the judges, but it was a tough choice. Lei'd brought something different to the table. Also, Taz cracked me up talking about getting fired without notice and "that's real nice go break the girl's heart in front of everyone"
Chavo, Hernandez, and Velvet Sky vs. Daniels, Kazarian, and Gail Kim 4/5
I really enjoyed this match. It had some good spots and some great double team offense between the tag teams including a spot that Chavo and Hernandez did that I haven't seen before. Also, fun to see the girls mixing it up with the guys a bit in one of these mixed tag matches with both gals tripping up their opponent and Gail landing some cheap shots. Gail pins Velvet after Eat Defeat
AJ Styles Update 1/5
Maybe that's being unfair but was that short clip necessary? I guess it reminds us AJ is still around and luckily he will be back next week.
D.O.C. and Garrett Bischoff vs. Samoa Joe and Magnus 3/5
Match 2 of the best of 3 so we knew already and that Joe and Magnus were going to win. Still, we had the trust storyline to be concerned about and it made sense for these two to not trust one another given their recent feud. Kudos to Tenay for reminding us. Painfully slow to watch when Garrett was in the match and got some well deserved "You can't wrestle!" chants. Match picked up when D.O.C. came in and hit some great body shots. Joe gets the hot tag takes out Garrett and works with Magnus to hit some of their signature tag team moves. Finish got a big pop and it was cool to see them celebrate their win.
Kenny King Promo 3/5
Not much Kenny could do without an opponent for Lockdown to focus on in his promo. RVD maybe wanting his rematch for the title? Talked about doing anything to keep his title. Effective.
Sting/Eric Young Backstage 5/5
Nice to see EY play serious and deliver a convincing message to Sting to be picked for the rubber match, but gets passed over for James Storm. Ouch.
Gutcheck Decision 3/5
Lei'd Tapa got a huge negative reaction, which fit for her character that's a natural fit as a heel. Nice Bill Moody tributes from Prichard and Al Snow. Tapa needs to work on her talking but she's right in that she shows a lot of potential as a wrestler after only two years. Tapa gets the contract. Yay.
Robbie E backstage 1/5
How do I take him seriously? While the breakup between the Robbies was built up well that does not mean a match between them was. I know there's only so much you can fit in a show but if you don't put them on the go home show then why use all the other time on the show leading up to their breakup?
James Storm vs. Mr. Anderson 2/5
This was the rubber match for the man advantage at Lockdown. Score might not be entirely fair because for the four minutes that the match did last it was good. Still, they were building to the importance of this man advantage so much that it seems odd to have it be decided so quickly. Lots to fit into the show tonight. Storm lost when Aces and Eights came out for the distract. Aces and Eights with the man advantage for Lockdown.
Bully Ray/Jeff Hardy face off 3/5
At first, Bully started this off well talking a bit about their history but I wish he would have gotten into how special it is they both moved from being tag team guys to main eventers. Then he said he was proud of Hardy. Hardy reciprocated and said he was proud of Bully too. I'm with Taz, too much butt kissing. Hogan comes out for some reason and cuts a weird, short, and mistake-filled promo on the title match. The Aces and Eights come out and so does Team TNA to have the predictable brawl to end the show.
Overall 4/5
The show definitely had flaws especially in some of the promos but at the same time this is two weeks in a row they have focused on the story and build to matches. It's a good thing. Strange to see no Rob Van Dam after losing his title, no Bobby Roode for the second week in a row, and no Rob Terry, especially when the last two have matches at Lockdown. Nothing they have done so far has really interested me in the title match unless they pull some sort of twist at Lockdown. They are being too nice to one another. The Team TNA vs. Aces and Eights had a great build this whole show and it will be interesting to see if any of the Team TNA members....maybe Eric Young?....turn on their own team. The D'Lo reveal was done well. No X Division match build again is disappointing.


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Idaho Innocence Project puts new cases on hold after losing grant
BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) - The Idaho Innocence Project won't take on any new cases after its major funding source dried up, according to Director Greg Hampikian.
The Boise-based group uses DNA evidence to help free the wrongfully convicted. Hampikian and his team played a role in the acquittal of Amanda Knox, and they are currently working two cases in Idaho.
"I can't commit resources we don't have, so people are writing us, and I'm having to tell them we're on hold right now," Hampikian said. "We're waiting to see where we end up."
Hampikian said 100 prisoners or so write each year, but the Idaho Innocence Project can't help them now that its grant proposal was rejected.
The U.S. Department of Justice didn't award the group a two-year $220,000 grant. Hampikian volunteers, but the Project counted on that money the past four years to pay legal help.
"So who does it affect? It affects the families, and you don't know if you're going to be one of these families one day where one of your family members is accused and surprisingly convicted of something they didn't do," said Hampikian, who also plays a role in trials around the world.
Knox was accused of killing her roommate in Italy in 2007. Hampikian looked at the DNA evidence and helped her defense team. An Italian jury overturned the 2009 murder conviction. New evidence is expected Wednesday after the Italian Supreme Court demanded a retrial.
"That knife has no reliable evidence that it was used in the murder," Hampikian said. "It is a kitchen knife that was probably used for cooking the night of the murder and had nothing to do with it."
Hampikian said he is now scrambling to raise money to continue his work.
"I'd rather work on cases, I'd rather to do what only I can do. Somebody else can probably do this, but I'm the volunteer director, and I'm the only one left. The captain's left on the ship, I have to call people."
The Idaho Innocence Project has enough money to finish its two Idaho cases, according to Hampikian, but he's already turning away others asking for help until he can come up with the money.


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If you or your university plan to be a part of this wonderful event, we are currently offering specials at our historical Washington D.C. lodge. In addition, we are conveniently located within walking distance of several embassies that you may want to visit. Each of our rooms is equipped with WiFi, and our lovely staff will make your stay feel like home.
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May 14, 2013 at 5:32 pm
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) A DFL lawmaker says a compromise has been reached on regulating frack sand mining in Minnesota.
Sen. Matt Schmit of Red Wing said Tuesday legislators have agreed to create a new Department of Natural Resources permit for companies hoping to mine silica sand in certain sensitive areas in southeastern Minnesota. Schmit says the regulations will be part of the spending bill that covers natural resources, the environment and agriculture.
Schmit and DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr had been pushing to prohibit sand mining within one mile of a trout stream or spring in southeastern Minnesota.
Schmit says the compromise would instead require a hydrological study and DNR permit for any mine within a mile of a trout stream but not springs.
Temp: 64°F (18°C)
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COSTA MESA – It is the – largest piece on the Lions Park playground, and hard to miss now with its fresh coat of bold, navy-blue paint. And that's exactly what was intended.
On Sunday, retired Air Force pilot Ted Tanner, 92, sat a few steps away from the refurbished U.S. Navy fighter jet, recalling the generations of children who have climbed into the plane since he brought it to Costa Mesa more than 50 years ago.
"It was a hell of a deal," said Tanner, who paid $1 to take the jet off the government's hands. "I doubt I spent more than $500" to move the plane from a Tucson junkyard to Costa Mesa.
His service group, the Costa Mesa Exchange Club, bought the fighter jet used in the Korean War from the government in 1960 with the condition that they transform the plane into a playground landmark. His club refurbished it for the Lions Club Fish Fry parade weeks later, and installed it at Lions Park at 570 W. 18th Street that same year.
But after years of wear and tear, the plane's original aluminum finish was encased in concrete, in part to prevent children from injuring themselves. It was then repainted multiple times after previous coats chipped away to reveal the plane's cold, gray surface underneath.
Local veterans groups, noticing its deteriorating condition, refused to let the memory of American war veterans' sacrifices fade away like the paint worn by weather and time.
Volunteers from the American Legion and other veterans groups spent the past week restoring the jet, which had been converted into a jungle gym, back to the navy-blue luster and detailing of the original U.S. Navy fighter jet that lies underneath.
A barbeque on Sunday afternoon brought together the 15 volunteers who made the project possible, including muralist and former Navy SEAL "Pirate" Pete Carolan, and representatives from the Costa Mesa Military Affairs Team, American Legion Posts 455 and 291, and the Freedom Committee of Orange County to celebrate their week-long community project.
Costa Mesa police Sgt. Vic Bakkila, an Army reservist, began organizing the project with Navy veteran Alan Bernstein about four months ago after noticing the plane's faded exterior.
"It looks beautiful," Bakkila said Sunday.
Technical expert Alan Bernstein, a Navy veteran, painted F9F Panther fighter jets used by the U.S. Navy in 1952 while he served during the Korean War. He helped to stencil the red and white numbers, letters and stars, and painted the plane's cockpit with dials and faux glass. He will also oversee the plane's final decorative details. The tail will get the letters VF142, after Bernstein's San Diego-based fighter squadron.
Carolyn Warren, who has lived in Costa Mesa for more than 50 years, said her husband flew the same jet while serving in the U.S. Navy and Marines Corps before he retired in the 1960s. She remembers when she would take her then 3-year-old daughter to the park. Her daughter is now 54.
"Everyone talks about this airplane because it was the airplane they played in as kids," Warren, 78, said.
Diana Lopez, 5, of Buena Park climbed in the plane that afternoon like many before her who imagined its iconic wings soaring.
"It feels real," Lopez said.
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