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(PhysOrg.com) -- A challenge for students and teachers -- and today, for designers of educational software: How often should material be reviewed for best learning? Wait too long to review and it fades away; review too soon and the effort is wasted.
Tim Novikoff, Cornell graduate student in the field of applied mathematics, faced that problem when he created Flash of Genius, a smartphone app that displays vocabulary flashcards for SAT preparation. So he developed a mathematical model for educational software. The results are described in the online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences the week of Jan. 23. Co-authors are Jon Kleinberg, the Tisch University Professor of Computer Science, and Steven Strogatz, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics.
The paper describes "how to schedule the introduction of new material and the review of material given a set of parameters that describe the student," Novikoff said. Most educational software, he explained, uses an arbitrary review schedule and just hopes it will be convenient for the user.
"The model is based on what the psychologists have been finding out about the process of learning, and we're hoping it can provide a language for new kinds of educational software," Kleinberg added.
Psychologists report that each time an item is reviewed, the learner can go longer before needing to review it again. So a new item might be repeated four steps later, then eight steps after that, and so on. The "spacing constraints" will be different for each student. Ideally, software should observe how well each student retains lessons and develop rules to fit. But as the number of cards increases, this becomes harder to schedule -- even for a computer.
As more and more cards are in line for review, "There will be time steps where more than one card has to show up," Novikoff pointed out. "This model gets you around that but also shows that sometimes it's not possible."
The ideal goal defined in the paper is "infinite perfect learning," where new items can be added forever and every item is continually reviewed. An alternative is "cramming," where the student seeks to learn a finite list of items in a specified time period.
The paper suggests three ways of scheduling material for infinite perfect learning: the Recap Method, for fairly fast learning; the Slow Flashcard Method, which is what it sounds like; and Hold-Build, for learners who benefit from quick repetition of new material. But a few "finicky slow students" will require so much review that it becomes impossible to introduce new material. But it is possible to construct a cramming schedule for any student who can be described by the model.
The model is not meant as a cookbook for software developers, Novikoff noted, but rather as a framework that defines the spacing constraints of a theoretical student. Then it's up to the software developer to find the right constraints and plug them into the model. To develop algorithms (the underlying procedures for software, expressed in mathematical terms), a programmer must have a formal mathematical model to start with, Novikoff explained.
Very soon, he suggested, it may be possible to analyze data from students to develop an "average" set of constraints that educational software can use as a starting point from which it adjusts to fit each student.
The work is supported by the National Science Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, Google and Yahoo.
Explore further: Research team applies mathematical modeling and algorithms to learning process

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This picture makes me laugh every time I see it! Oh, Gojira.
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Offender: Executed in 1938
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Officer Richard Rivers was shot and killed by members of the Brady Gang who had gone to a doctor's house to have a companion's gunshot wounds treated. Officers went to the home of the doctor in response to a report that a man at that address had suffered a gunshot wound. Officer Rivers was gunned down in a hail of machine-gun fire upon their arrival.
The gang members all fled the scene and two were captured a year later. Another suspect was convicted of bank robbery and the murder of Trooper Paul Minneman of the Indiana State Police on May 27, 1937, under federal law and sentenced to death. On November 18, 1938, he was executed by electrocution at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.
Although never proven, the Brady Gang was also suspected of murdering Officer Frank Levy of the Anderson Police Department on November 25, 1935.
Officer Rivers had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 13 years.
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RIVERTON , Wyo., June 11 (UPI) -- Little dogs can do big things.
A Wyoming chihuahua allegedly scared a Harley-Davidson rider on Monday morning in Riverton, Wyo., and caused a crash.
The man was riding his bike when the chihuahua began chasing after the Harley and trying to bite the front tire.
After the rider slammed on his brakes, the bike flipped over and the dog ran away. The 45-year-old Harley owner called police and reported that his bike sustained about $600 in damage, County 10 reported.
The owner was located and cited for having a dog at large after he admitted the pint-sized pooch had escaped.
According to a witness, the Harley-Davidson rider may have been speeding.


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High school baseball: Cass Lake-Bena defeats Drakes for season sweep
The Cass Lake-Bena baseball team completed a season sweep of Blackduck Thursday by defeating the Drakes 9-3 at Blackduck.
The Panthers scored eight runs in the second inning and added another run in the third.
Blackduck scored all three of its runs in the first inning.
Cass Lake-Bena's Mike Hanson was 2-for-4 and had a two-run home run in the second inning.
Blackduck's Todd Kallroos was 2-for-3 with one run scored and two stolen bases.
Cass Lake-Bena's Chad Wittner and Blackduck's Brett Mistic pitched complete games.
Wittner had seven strikeouts and Mistic had three strike outs.
Blackduck fell to 10-4 with the loss.
On Tuesday, Cass Lake-Bena split a doubleheader at Lake of the Woods.
LOTW overcame an early 3-2 deficit to win the first game 10-5.
In the second game, Cass Lake-Bena scored two runs in the fifth to defeat the Bears 4-2 in a game shortened to six innings.
Freshman Caleb Fisher pitched the second game and improved to 3-0 on the season.
Cass Lake's record stands at 12-4-1 overall and 9-4-1 in the Northland Conference.


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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.
There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
I Corinthians 12:4-7
Everyone has special skills. God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we will use them for His glory. Think about your special talents and abilities and the ways you could use them for God's work in the world. Read about the different opportunities at Light of the Hills and perhaps pray about becoming part of a team. Click on the contact name to e-mail the leader for more information.
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Congressman John Carney (D-DE) tonight released the following statement after voting for a proposal to avoid the fiscal cliff:
"The time has long passed to make tough decisions and address the nation's serious fiscal challenges. Over the last two years, Congress has failed to seize numerous opportunities to come up with a comprehensive agreement that reduces our deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade. Today's self-imposed deadline was intended to force real action on deficit reduction. Unfortunately, Congress has once again chosen to pass a short-term deal instead of a long-term "grand bargain' that would finally put the country on a sustainable deficit reduction trajectory.
"I am frustrated by the process and disappointed by the outcome, but I also believe it is important that Congress not allow the country to go off the fiscal cliff at a time when our still-fragile economic recovery is continuing. Not approving this agreement would have resulted in serious negative consequences for the economy, possibly pushing the country back into a recession. While the agreement is not nearly as comprehensive as it should have been, it does prevent taxes from rising for 98 percent of Americans, it protects Social Security, and it sets the stage for responsible spending cuts, among other important provisions. As we debate budget priorities in the coming months, I will continue to be a strong advocate for a balanced and comprehensive approach to deficit reduction."
Source: http://johncarney.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=388:rep-carney-statement-after-voting-for-agreement-to-avoid-fiscal-cliff&catid=1:press-releases-&Itemid=9


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Bioware is offering a first look at gameplay footage of the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO in the form of a developer's video documentary. Graphics honestly look quite rough to me, but serviceable enough for an MMO and Bioware's vague promise of narrative emphasis has me intrigued.
The failures of Star Wars: Galaxies were so numerous and colossal that it very nearly guaranteed a negative connotation between the words "Star Wars" and "MMO" until the end of time. When news of LucasArts giving the massive multiplayer angle of Star Wars another shot broke earlier this year it was only the impressive weight and credibility that Bioware brings to the project that prevented harsh ridicule by the community from the start.
Even with Bioware at the helm, LucasArts faces a MMO market with numerous entrenched competitors with beloved licenses, notably WoW, LOTR and Conan as well as the unfair comparison that will be drawn to the Galaxies, quite possibly the largest-scale failure in the history of the genre.
{ad}This Star Wars fanboy suffered through the horrors of Galaxies from beta through the first year, and remembers those mental scars well, but has adored Bioware's work with the Old Republic material. It's a perfect era for the project to tackle with the ready abundance of Jedi and Sith in the old days compared to the constrictive rules of the original trilogy era. The formula looks solid, but past disappointments should keep even the most die-hard fanboy reticent to get too excited about this one yet.


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Largo Della Sapienza 8, Rome, Italy (Show map)
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A woman flying through Reagan National was stopped at a security checkpoint for having three bladed weapons in her carry-on bag.
The TSA said the woman, a Fresno resident flying back to California, had a 12-inch machete-like knife in a sheath, as well as two smaller blades identified as throwing knives.
TSA officers stopped the woman and took away her knives. The woman was cited on a local charge, and then allowed to get on a plane and fly back to California.
The TSA reminds airline passengers that weapons are not permitted in carry-on baggage. The agency now provides a free mobile app to help passengers decide what to leave at home, called "Can I Bring It?" It's available for download at their website or on iTunes.
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In observance of Law Day, May 1, 2013, Legal Aid of Arkansas announces that two Clinton attorneys are being recognized for their outstanding volunteerism in the Twentieth Judicial District.
Donna M. Price donated 26 hours of pro bono service to low-income clients during 2012. Her donation has a conservative value of $5,200 to the community.
Price's firm is Law Office of Donna Price, PLLC and has been practicing law since 2005. She attended the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Tulsa, College of Law.
Kent Tester donated 39.5 hours of pro bono service to low-income clients during 2012. His donation has a conservative value of $7,900 to the community. The award, given each year by Legal Aid of Arkansas, a nonprofit corporation providing free legal services to those who qualify, recognizes outstanding volunteerism and service.
When asked about what motivates her to volunteer for Legal Aid, Price stated, "It's just the right thing to do."
Price has twice previously received outstanding volunteering awards from Legal Aid of Arkansas.
Tester is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a BA in history. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville and attended the Naval Justice School in Newport Rhode Island. He is the recipient of three navy Achievement Medals and has served as a Special Justice to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Tester has been practicing since 1989 and opened his office, The Tester Law Firm, in 1995.
"I used to watch trials at the local courthouse growing up in Clinton and was fascinated with court proceedings." Tester said. "Having now tried hundreds of cases, I still find them fascinating. I volunteer my time with Legal Aid of Arkansas because it is a way to give back to the profession that has been such a pleasure to be a part of."


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These Ode Grandfather poems are examples of Ode poems about Grandfather. These are the best examples of Ode Grandfather poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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Twenty years have passed by since you left this world
For the world you are officially gone
For me you are always around
The greatest teacher ,my biggest strength
My most wonderful grandfather.
I feel the protection and guidance of your's around
I remember and cherish those beautiful days together
I have learnt all the wonderful things that you've taught
I do feel you look down on me with all your love.
You never let me be away from you every single day
Sharing the cup of tea together
Sharing the stories of your time with zest and passion
Every morning watching over the mighty kanchenjunga from our window
To Humming our favourite song together.
I miss you dearly my adorable Grandfather
You gave me so many wonderful memories for life
I remember your eyes always looking out for me whenever i wasn't around
Caressing me with all your love and blessings
I miss those beautiful memories spent together
Today is the day i remember
You left me without a proper goodbye
The same morning making me swear i remain happy and strong forever
Showering me with all the love you could
I am so fortunate my childhood was amazing journey with you.
Deep inside me i know you are in better place above
I love and miss you with all my heart
I wish i could see and have you here
In my heart you are always there
May your soul rest in peace
My Darling grandfather
Copyright © bandana basnett | Year Posted 2016
You are one of the people whom I admire the most,
I always think to send u in Heaven a post;
Your absence pierces the heart,
Desire to have my name in your good chart;
Long since there no one to tell the stories,
Ramayana and Mahabharata whose heroes enchanted their glories;
Evening walks are missing you,
Alone here needs who say words true;
I haven't experience the death's pain,
The way to get close to God as only gain;
Today sleeping doesn't bring the happiest moments,
Request to God to get me the those days in rent;
I am residing there from where you never came back,
But I know I am filled with people with whom my heart never sag;
Losing u at a very small age of mine isn't so good,
I haven't thought u can be so rude;
Often my dream witnesses u,
Your smile, your goodness everything in u;
The traditions followed by you and from the family attracted me,
The need of hour requests u to stand aside me;
The art of archery taught by u,
Never from my mind in these years this technique flew;
Rudeness can never be in your nature,
The Strongest had given so much in your treasure;
You live in my heart, my instincts,
Patiently waiting for last 15 years to make my problems fix it;
My facebook cover photo to have you underneath a big reason,
Atleast there you are present in my dimension;
Love and emotions between us kept me alive till today,
My memory never gonna skip your birthday;
Wish I could be your stick for your support,
And I have been there to obey your order as your TV's remote;
May there be less time to meet you in Heaven,
Cherishing again the golden days among two men.
Copyright © Prateek Tripathi | Year Posted 2014
A father figure, worth his guarantee,
Amaro, his name (like tomorrow), here you see,
a Latin name which means a bitter tree.
Amaro spurned his name with faith as master key.
When duty called, he, Pop, was nominee.
Amaro, regardless would harbor family.
His son had died by accident, a cop,
three tiny tots were blessed to live by neighbor Pop.
When Mommy left, wound tighter than a top,
three youngsters found a lifelong rest that would not stop.
Pop took them on and raised them in his shop;
three teenage boys still love him best, a sturdy prop.
They'd learned his trade with expertise, he knew.
In auto skills, he'd taught them well. He'd trained his crew
to understand when customers are few
in people skills, we need to take an open view.
He soon found out when bills are overdue
in business skills, the three could teach him something new.
You've read right here, of how to climb the ropes,
Amaro understood. His faith has raised my scopes;
he made mistakes, I never heard him mope.
Amaro understood that raising boys takes hope.
Three lively guys who pushed his envelope,
Amaro understood, a Pop who learned to cope.
for Giorgio's Sketch a Character contest, iambic pentameter
by Reason A. Poteet
24 lines: alternating pentameter/hexameter lines with monorhyme per 6 line stanza.
A similar poem using some of the phrasing in the last stanza above, I published at All-Poetry on 13 Dec 2014 but this ode is much longer with a imagined character and more detail. The original piece is still intact, an acrostic, An Inspiration - Amarah
Copyright © Reason A. Poteet | Year Posted 2015
Our Last Song
As a little girl:
my grandpa.. would
take me to Ruby Tuesday's..
there we would share two straw's
as he slurped
and I sipped a Shirley Temple..
for me he would always ask
the bartender to bring a bowl
brimful of cherries so I could eat them on my own..
"Isn't she the cutest little thing?" he would say
to the bartender, who smiled and nodded,
and continued pouring more gentleman there glasses of
wine, or whisky.
the cubes of ice would stir in my glass cup
that became too cold for my little palms to
touch.. so he would wrap napkins around
the glass.. so we could spend eternity- right there
at that little table.
while we waited for our food to come,
mine always being a peanut-butter and
strawberry jelly Sandwich.. although it was
simple and could be made at home-
he never questioned it.. he only smiled.
his bear hugs.. they still
remain.. the cozy feeling
of being in his arm's was a reassuring moment
I could never forget.
We hummed "Let it Be, by John Lennon."
he always sang the low parts…
with his deep baritone voice.
and my verse was always,
"And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me.
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be."
my soft sound was melodic.. and touching when we both sang together in harmony.
strumming the chords of peace
while we sang together.
and forevermore my grandpa..
who always used a maine accent..
and wore a smile of glee upon his face…
who loved me unconditionally..
like no love I had ever known;
will always be in my memories..
from one kindred spirit to another
I know my message to you grandpa..
will ring thru your ear's in the chords
of our last song.
Copyright © Madison Demetros | Year Posted 2017
I never met Grandpa
so I do not know
if he ever went dancing
or stubbed his toe.
But I do know
one thing-
Grandma loved him.
And Grandma died
when was in 8th grade.
So we didn't talk
I am afraid.
But I do know
one thing-
Grandpa loved her.
Copyright © Lisa Stoffer | Year Posted 2012
And have you drifted into the midst of time?
Do I have to move heaven and earth to find you; if so then I'll try.
Am I the only remnants of you, this reflection lost in a maze; this body, soul and spirit in which I
often gaze.
The form you left behind, this small girl wrapped in sin;
you've spoke to me in visions...this life shall never end.
Not until I've found you and my soul can rest!
Your suffering continues from heavens great abyss, as you watch
your youngest Grandchild self-destruct in the way you did.
Can any of us escape it? The ties of blood which bind;
I only know your memory shall haunt me until I die?
Have all forgotten you existed, when I'm judged or
shoved aside...they ne'er see you in all I do, they refuse
to look upon my "other side."
And yet it seems the strongest, for blood cannot be fooled,
wishful thinking can lie and cheat you away but in truth I'm part of
Never will I stop, or cease this fruitless chase, I have to find
you somewhere; I have to see your face...for there's a rebel
in me, a burning fire inside and it never came from all these
people that I've come to know as mine.
I'll never hate ye Grandfather...wherever you have been;
I've heard the worst about you but still I'm your kith and kin
and whatever horrid acts you've done I've already forgiven.
And I promise you I'll find you and I will not sink as deep and
I will not die young and hopeless in the sea of Isla drink.
You, yourself has kept me from knowing who you were...
why did you have to perish so long before I was born?
All those myths and legends which surround your name,
you could have cleared what has been said, if you had lived
to explain! Why did you leave this world without so much as
a word, a letter of some kind, telling of your hurt?
And out of three Grandchildren...why did you chose me?
To be a rebel, the fighter, the one who'll set you free?
Do I remind you of you in your youthful hours...was it my
mind or feeble frame that drew your ghost beside me?
I know your here;I see you in myself, my mind,
my longings. And I never sleep for in dreams I greet your
spirit which guides me.
You are not dead and ne'er forgotten, not for as long as I live...
your spirit, your sorrow, your flaming desires dwell still within
this skin.
Copyright © Aime Ailean | Year Posted 2010
War Is Hell
Our nations war to settle a score and or fight to noble fight..
It's the countrymen who pay the price, no matter who was right..
Now I love my nation under God , My country tis of thee..
My one regret is that my son , was my eternal fee..
Like his dad before he went to war and served this nation well..
I taught my son a lot of things, but not how War Is Hell..
His camp came under fire one night while the boys were all writing home.
That was the first of many nights, our families would dine alone..
The days were long , the nights were longer..
But with time all wounds they fade ..
I could see my boy in my grandsons eyes..
What a treasure my God has made..
I spent most of my time doating upon the lad..
Telling him hero stories of his fearless dad..
Now he's joined the core, to fight a new war,
and or make his father proud..
And every night as I pray for his life,
My cries can be herd aloud..
Copyright © Glen Schwartz | Year Posted 2017
He'd rise every morning and put on his overalls.
Kiss the cook,sit at the table, and look at all there was to offer.
Then he'd break the biscuit pour the gravy have some bacon and some eggs,
pour the coffee that was so hot and sip it from his saucer.
And when the meal was over he'd head out to the shed
to make something with his hands from a pattern in his head.
Then he'd take a break have a chew and spit it in an can. All the while humming a song with a hammer in his hand. - Papaws day.
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* Fed says economy and job market continue to strengthen
* Indexes up: Dow 0.4 pct, S&P 0.35 pct, Nasdaq 0.02 pct (Updates with reaction to Fed statement)
By Noel Randewich
July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks stayed higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged and said the economy and job market continued to strengthen.
Investors have been focused on the outcome of the Fed's two-day policy meeting with many investors divided over whether to expect a rate hike in September or December.
No move on rates was expected this week and the central bank's comments on the economy and inflation did little to initially change expectations.
U.S. interest rates have remained near zero for almost a decade and the Fed has said it will raise rates once it sees a sustained recovery in the economy.
"No change as expected, markets appear comfortable with that, it certainly is not a surprise," Peter Kenny, chief market strategist at Clearpool Group in New York, said after the Fed's statement was released.
U.S. stock indices slightly added to gains after the statement but quickly fell back to earlier levels, with the Nasdaq briefly turning negative.
At 2:09 p.m., the Dow Jones industrial average was up 69.95 points, or 0.4 percent, to 17,700.22, the S&P 500 gained 7.4 points, or 0.35 percent, to 2,100.65 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.93 points, or 0.02 percent, to 5,088.28. (Editing by Don Sebastian and Nick Zieminski)


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JEFFERSON - The nine seniors on Jefferson's baseball team graduated Friday night, ending their high school careers in the classroom.
It was a junior and a sophomore, however, which made sure the seniors' final season as Dragons didn't end earlier in the afternoon.
With a 13-3 win over Eagles Landing Christian Academy in Game 3 of its second-round series, Jefferson advanced to the Class A state quarterfinals. The Chargers, who won the series opener 11-5 and lost the second game 9-2, eliminated the Dragons in the state semifinals last year.
The Dragons will play Pacelli on Tuesday, traveling for the first time in the playoffs.
"It was unreal," sophomore Jake Fields said after the game. "This is something we've been looking forward to since last season. They are a tough team, but we pulled it out."
Fields, the Dragons' cleanup hitter, continued his hot hitting by going 4-for-5 with two home runs, four runs and five RBIs against the Chargers.
His first home run, a two-run shot, came in the fourth inning and cleared the right-center fence.
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His second, a solo home run, came in the top of the seventh inning and went to dead center field.
That home run put Fields in a tie with Tyler Murphy with the most home runs in a single season by a Jefferson player with 18, a mark Murphy set in 2002
"All I do is hit in the cage," Field said. "I do it after practice, sometimes before practice. ... I just wanted to get up there and hit more."
Jefferson starting pitcher Chris Swancey was not one for understatements after earning the win.
"This is the best game I've ever thrown in my life," he said.
Swancey went five innings, gave up two hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out two. He did all this against a Chargers team that averaged 8.3 runs per game coming into Friday's Game 3.
"I'm very happy with Chris Swancey," coach Tommy Knight said. "He did something today. He's got potential and we've been saying that all year. Today, he did what he is capable of doing."
The junior stranded five ELCA base runners and made just one costly error, giving up a two-run double to Chargers' cleanup hitter Jake Davies. The Chargers' slugger lined out and grounded out before getting his only hit of the game.
"I didn't strike a lot of people out," Swancey said. "But I threw a lot of strikes and got ground balls and my kids make plays. ... Two days ago, it got real riled up here. I just came into it pumped."
Jefferson's bats were also pumped and gave Swancey plenty of run support.
The Dragons lost a coin toss before the game and were the visiting team on their home turf. In the top of the first inning, they scored three runs, highlighted by a two-run home run to right-center field by senior Chris Beck.
Jefferson added another three runs in the top of the second inning off two hits, including a two-RBI double by Fields.
With the exception of the third inning, the Dragons scored a run every time they came to the plate. They finished with 17 hits. Lucas Redd went 4-for-5 with a run and Blaine Skaggs hit a pair of bunt singles and added three runs.
The Dragons came into the season as the top-ranked team in Class A. It might have taken longer than they wanted, but their coach thinks they are finally playing up to the lofty expectations placed on them.
"You always wonder when your team is going to play its best," he said, "and I think our team is playing its best ball right now."
Jefferson 330 221 2 - 13 17 3
Barlow and Carrera (4) and Long, Swancey, Blinn (6), Beck (7) and Harris. W-Swancey. L-Barlow. 2B-Davies and Fields, and Houston. HRs-Beck and Fields (2). Records: Eagles Landing Christian 22-9. Jefferson 22-5. Next up: Jefferson vs. Pacelli, Tuesday, TBD.
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Is Russell better this episode? People aren't as bothered?
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Is Russell better this episode? People aren't as bothered?
I sure hope Russell isn't on the chopping block...he worked his arse off for that challenge. Not that I'm partial to him...I really like Denise and Malcolm IF he sticks with Denise. Boob girl or Roxy can go.
Boob girl. :lol She is pretty useless, isn't she?
No...he seems to be much better with everyone this week.
Roxy claims Angie is the weakest link? Really!!! Oh and it's like Miss America around here all day long.
Between Roxy and Angie? And who's the couple?
Roxie is a genuine dumbass.
ETA: So is Angie. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Roxy's excuse for not working is everyone is working too hard and should save it for challenges.
Airhead Angie says the one thing she would change in the tribe is they need cookies.
Denise feels like the odd man out with Russ and Roxy together and Malcolm and Angie together. Russell saying he came to kick butt. Roxy not making any sense...saying they shouldn't expend so much energy at camp. Wait...she was the one doing nothing at camp AND nothing at the challenge.


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Eye of the Whale
Many breathtaking scenes of the beauty and majesty of humpback whales, including a vivid look at a whale giving birth, are lost amid Abrams's heavy-handed focus on issues in his overblown second novel (after The Lost Diary of Don Juan ), a preachy ecothriller. For Elizabeth McKay, a scientist who believes the humpbacks' complex songs are key to understanding the animal world, her efforts to crack the creatures' communication code take priority over her personal life, including her marriage and her friends. Opposing her work are businessmen wanting to increase whale hunting and make whale meat an international delicacy. As McKay tries to help a humpback that has swum up the Sacramento River, she begins to realize that the change in whales' songs warn that pollution is causing an alarming rate of babies born with birth defects. Ecoterrorists, ecoactivists and the ubiquitous government link weigh down the action. Only the whales have real personalities. (Aug.)
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A FORMER nursing home carer who admitted fraudulently withdrawing cash from a resident's bank account will face a fresh court hearing after disputing the amount taken.
Alison Robson, of Westbury Street, Thornaby, previously pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court to fraud between November 5, 2011 and September 12, 2013, which the prosecution said amounted to £5,750 for her own use.
But her barrister Andrew Teate said she had now changed the basis of her plea, meaning a so-called Newton hearing will now have to be held which will hear evidence from both the defendant and complainant.
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Mr Teate said: "It is her contention that at least £3,500 was spent directly on the complainant to purchase food and various other items he required.
"That is not accepted by [the complainant], although he does concede that he received a modest amount of toiletries and confectionery items."
Rachel Masters, prosecuting, said it was very unlikely that the current basis of plea would be accepted by the prosecution also.
Robson, who previously worked at the Poplars care home in Thornaby, looked on from the dock as Recorder Toby Hedworth told her another hearing would have to be held to determine the amount stolen.
She was given unconditional bail and will return to court on a date yet to be fixed.
The 49-year-old, who was supposed to safeguard the victim's financial interests, was previously suspended and then formally dismissed on January 6 this year from her job by employer Mimosa Healthcare, which owns the care home.


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Bulgaria: State efforts to improve the living conditions, security situation and freedom from discrimination of Roma (2006 - September 2008)
|Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
|Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Ottawa
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In 2005, governments from nine Central European countries, including Bulgaria, launched the Decade of Roma Inclusion program, which was aimed at reducing discrimination against Roma by 2015 (Decade Watch 2007, 13). In 2007, Decade Watch, an initiative of Romani activists and researchers that is supported by the Open Society Institute (OSI) and the World Bank, reported on the progress made by Bulgaria in implementing the program (ibid.). Decade Watch notes that Bulgaria has been successful in using European Union (EU) structural funding programs related to education and employment to secure financial security for Roma integration activities, but Decade priorities relating to healthcare and housing remain "underfunded and a systematic approach in these areas has not been achieved" (ibid., 24). The Roma Education Fund (REF), a multinational fund devoted to fostering equal educational opportunities for Roma in Central and Eastern Europe (REF n.d.), further indicates that as of 2007, Bulgaria had yet to create an effective body to implement its Decade priorities or to allocate funds from the national budget (ibid. 2007, 47).
In January 2007, the government approved the National Plan for Protection Against Discrimination (NPAD), addressing all areas of discrimination already acknowledged by Bulgarian legislation (AI 2008). Decade Watch reports that anti-discrimination legislation has existed since 2003 and that the number of complaints lodged by Roma and non-Roma before the Anti-Discrimination Commission, which endeavours to rectify unfair treatment, increased from 389 in 2006 (Bulgaria 13 Feb. 2008, 25; Decade Watch 2007, 25) to 649 in 2007 (ibid.).
Article 19 of the Law on the Ombudsman describes the powers of Bulgaria's Parliamentary Ombudsman, including the power to "receive and consider complaints and signals regarding violations of rights and freedoms by the state and municipal authorities and their administrations as well as by persons assigned with the provision of public services" (Bulgaria 23 May 2003, Art. 19). However, Decade Watch notes that "the national Ombudsman is largely passive and still not recognized as a public advocate" (Decade Watch 2007, 25). Further information on the activities of the Ombudsman relating to any complaints by Roma could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time constraints of this Response.
The Bulgarian government has provided funds (along with EU structural funds) for educational integration programs, which Decade Watch calls "the most significant financial commitment from the government for school desegregation projects implemented by Romani NGOs in the last eight years" (Decade Watch 2007, 24). For example, 2,000 children from Romani "ghettoized neighborhoods" are bused to mixed-ethnicity schools (US 11 Mar. 2008, Sec. 5). Other desegregation initiatives have been co-funded by government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) (ibid.; Decade Watch 2007, 24). In addition, hundreds of teachers have received training to work with children from various ethnic backgrounds (ibid., 24). However, a report on Romani education in Bulgaria produced by the Open Society Institute's (OSI) European Union Monitoring and Advocacy Program (EUMAP) indicates that despite various national government efforts to improve Romani education, there exists "very little evidence of impact or implementation on the local level" (OSI 2007, 51).
Approximately 238 employment agents in Sofia and Montana have received training to work with Romani clients (Decade Watch 2007, 25). Decade Watch cites figures from the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy indicating that in 2007, approximately 22,000 Roma participated in various training programs to enhance their ability to enter the job market; however, Decade Watch also states that statistics on the number of Roma who found employment as a result of this training are unavailable (ibid., 24). Of the 900 participants who attended four government-sponsored job fairs for Roma, 338 reportedly found jobs (ibid., 24-25). At the same time, Decade Watch notes that the number of these fairs has declined from ten in 2006 to four in 2007 (ibid., 25). According to the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), a network of six non-profit regional media organizations, which are independent members that report on "relevant local" projects (BIRN n.d.), job fairs held in Bulgaria have had a "negligible" impact on Romani employment levels, although one Labour Ministry official was cited as estimating that government-sponsored actions have provided jobs for some 4,000 Roma since 2005 (ibid. 15 Nov. 2007).
Decade Watch reports that "there has been little progress" in improving medical care for Roma (Decade Watch 2007, 25). While the Ministry of Health introduced two regulations in 2007, one providing hospital care for those without income and the other providing obstetrical care for women lacking health insurance, the implementation of these regulations has been limited due to the bureaucratic complexity required for Roma to qualify for such free healthcare (ibid.). Despite government efforts to rectify the situation, the exclusion of "a large number of Roma" from health insurance coverage persists (ibid.). On 5 February 2008, the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) – the body that monitors the compliance of states party to the European Social Charter, a Council of Europe (COE) treaty that sets out the various rights and freedoms of people in their daily lives (including health, housing and education, for instance) (COE n.d.) – admitted a complaint by the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) alleging
that legislation excludes a large number of Roma persons from health insurance coverage, that government policies do not adequately address the specific health risks affecting Romani communities, and that there are widespread discriminatory practices on the part of health care practitioners against Roma in the provision of health services (COE 6 Oct. 2008a).
The Bulgarian government has responded by stating that Bulgarian legislation "provides sufficient guarantees for prevention of discrimination" and for equal access to medical care, in addition to promoting a number of measures with a special focus on improving the health of Roma (Bulgaria 19 May 2008, 25).
Several sources report that the government has failed to improve housing conditions for Roma (IHF 2007, 40; ERRC 2 Apr. 2007; Decade Watch 2007, 25). In 2007, both the national and local governments adopted development plans to improve the living conditions of Roma, with the Bulgarian government approving the financing of Romani residential infrastructure projects in 35 municipalities (ibid.). The government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development co-funded the building of new apartment units in Sofia for Roma, but some NGOs accused the national and local governments of misspending the funds for "private commercial gain" (US 11 Mar. 2008, Sec. 5). Decade Watch describes budget allocations for social housing in Romani communities as "insufficient" and reports that as of 2007, "the government [had] not made any progress in implementing the National Program for Improving the Living Conditions of Roma" (Decade Watch 2007, 25). In 2007, the ECSR ruled that Bulgaria violated the European Social Charter (COE 5 Sept. 2007, 16) by "systematically denying the rights of Roma to adequate housing" (ERRC 2 Apr. 2007; AI 2008). The Bulgarian government responded by proposing new legislation that among other measures is intended to support the construction of social housing (ibid.).
In June 2007, the Sofia City Court confirmed a decision by a lower court that "ruled against the Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office for racial discrimination against a Roma demonstrated by a prosecutor in the performance of his magistrate duties" (BHC April 2008, 3). In November 2007, the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCoC) ruled against a number of establishments "such as cafeterias, restaurants and swimming pools" which had reportedly denied Roma access to their services (ibid.).
Decade Watch expresses concern that an amendment to the Social Assistance Act limiting monthly social assistance payments to a temporary period of 18 months would "have a marked impact on Roma" (Decade Watch 2007, 25; see also COE 6 Oct. 2008b). Beginning in January 2008, monthly social assistance payments would be discontinued for recipients who had received such payments since the Act was introduced in June 2006 (Decade Watch 2007, 25). The government has countered that these changes would not apply to people "in [the] most disadvantaged situation and in the biggest need" who would continue to be "protected by law" (Bulgaria 30 July 2008, 19). In June 2008, Bulgaria's Parliament approved a further amendment to limit the term for receiving unemployment benefits to a maximum of one year (ibid. 19 June 2008).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Amnesty International (AI). 2008. "Bulgaria." Amnesty International Report.
Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN). 15 November 2007. Nikoleta Popkostadinova. "Jobs Boom in Bulgaria Leaves Roma Behind."
_____. N.d. "About BIRN."
Bulgaria. 30 July 2008. Council of Europe (COE), European Committee of Social Rights. European Roma Rights Centre v. Bulgaria – Complaint No. 48/2008: Written Submissions from the Government on the Merits (English Only).
_____. 19 June 2008. National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria. "Parliament Fixes the Term for Unemployment Benefits to 1 Year, as of July 1st 2008."
_____. 19 May 2008. Council of Europe (COE), European Committee of Social Rights. European Roma Rights Centre v. Bulgaria – Complaint No. 46/2007: Observations from the Government on the Merits.
_____. 13 February 2008. Council of Europe (COE). 6th Report on the Implementation of the Revised European Social Charter Submitted by the Government of Bulgaria (for the period 1st January 2005 – 31st December 2006).
_____. 23 May 2003. Law on the Ombudsman. (Ombudsman Information Network).
Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC). April 2008. Human Rights in Bulgaria in 2007.
Council of Europe (COE). 6 October 2008a. "List of Complaints and State of Procedure."
_____. 6 October 2008b. "List of Complaints and State of Procedure."
_____. 5 September 2007. Decision on the Merits – 18 October 2008: European Roma Rights Centre v. Bulgaria – Complaint No. 31/2005.
_____. N.d. "European Social Charter."
Decade Watch. 2007. "Bulgaria." DecadeWatch: Roma Activists Assess the Progress of the Decade of Roma Inclusion – 2007 Update.
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC). 2 April 2007. "European Committee of Social Rights Issues Landmark Ruling Against Bulgaria for Violating Rights of Roma to Adequate Housing."
International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights (IHF). 2007. "Bulgaria." Human Rights in the OSCE Region: Europe, Central Asia and North America.
Open Society Institue (OSI). 2007. European Union Monitoring and Advocacy Program (EUMAP). Equal Access to Quality Education for Roma: Bulgaria.
Roma Education Fund (REF). 2007. Advancing Education of Roma in Bulgaria.
_____. N.d. "REF in One Page."
United States (US). 11 March 2008. Department of State. "Bulgaria." Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007.
Additional Sources Consulted
Internet sites, including: Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Council of Europe (COE), Courrier des Balkans, European Country of Origin Information Network (ecoi.net), Factiva, Human Rights Watch (HRW), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Sofia Echo, Sofia News Agency.


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Dallas Mavericks guard DeSean Stevenson's history with LeBron James dates back to his days with the Washington Wizards, when, after a game between Cleveland (LeBron's team at the time) and Washington, Stevenson called James "overrated." After the Heat's Game 3 victory in Dallas on Sunday, it was clear that no love was lost between the two.
Addressing the Heat's ability to get to the line, Stevenson told reporters on Sunday, per the Sporting News, "They're great actors. They do it well. They sell it."
The comments were a response to a couple of plays in Game 3 on which questionable fouls were called, likely in response to Miami's two biggest stars playing the role of a hard foul recipient. Stevenson continued that it was up to the Mavericks to capitalize when Wade or LeBron don't draw a whistle, and instead stand at the end of the floor debating with the referees.
"That's what we have to do," Stevenson said. "When they get to the basket and then they stand there and do that, Dwyane Wade and (James) aren't playing. They're not getting back on defense, and we got to take the opportunity on that."
Miami's Dwayne Wade has responded, kind of. "No, I have no comment on that," Wade said. "We'll talk about that at the end of the series."


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Florida court rules on insurance coverageOn Dec. 20, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that if a subcontractor's work causes unexpected and unintended property damage, the general contractor's commercial general liability (CGL) policy covers the occurrence of property damage. The American Subcontractors Association (ASA), ASA of Florida (ASAF) and others filed "friends of the court" briefs for two separate cases, and the final ruling was based on a consolidation decision for both cases.
Regarding one case, J.S.U.B., Inc. v. United States Fire Insurance Co., J.S.U.B., Fort Myers, Fla., contracted to build homes, using subcontractors to prepare the foundations. When the project was completed, damage caused by the subcontractors' use of poor soil and improper soil compaction and testing was discovered, and the homeowners demanded repairs. United States Fire Insurance (USF), New York, agreed to cover damage to the homeowners' personal property but not structural damage. Although the circuit court agreed with USF, J.S.U.B. appealed and the Florida 2nd District Court of Appeals reversed the decision, leading the Florida Supreme Court to accept jurisdiction and make the decision.
ASA and ASAF's Aug. 4, 2006, brief argued that excluding coverage in this case would make standard CGL policy provisions superfluous and defraud a contractor that relied on the plain meaning of the policy language. The Florida Supreme Court agreed, deciding that under standard CGL policy, defective work that is not expected or intended by a contractor can be considered an "occurrence." In addition, if a subcontractor's defective work causes physical injury to a project, it can be considered "property damage."
In the other case, Pozzi Window Co. v. Auto-Owners Ins, supplier Pozzi Window, Bend, Ore., manufactured windows for a multimillion dollar home and a subcontractor installed the windows. The homeowner sued Pozzi Window, the builder and the subcontractor for defective construction when water leakage occurred around the windows. Pozzi Window settled with the builder and filed a lawsuit against Auto-Owners Insurance Co., Lansing, Mich., the builder's insurer. The federal district court ruled that coverage for repair or replacement of the defective windows should be provided, but on appeal the 11th Circuit Court reversed the decision.
This influenced the Florida Supreme Court's decision, leading it to determine that though coverage was provided for damages accidentally caused by defective work, the same reasoning does not apply to the repair and replacement of the work itself, and damage to a defective product installed by a subcontractor is not "property damage."
"ASA will seek to clarify why the court distinguishes between damage to the defective work itself and other work, for purposes of the definition of property damage," says ASA Executive Vice President E. Colette Nelson.
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Clinton hoping for female president
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said she has no desire to make another run for the highest office in the land but hopes to see a female US president in her lifetime.
Politely turning aside questions about her political intentions at a town hall event in Kolkata, India, Mrs Clinton said she really wants to see "that final glass ceiling" broken.
She noted, though, that the American political process is difficult and heavily dependent on fundraising, which makes it hard for any candidate to succeed.
Still, she said she thinks there will be an election that will elect a woman president.
As for herself, she says she is done with the political highwire, adding that she just wants to "get back to taking some deep breaths".


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The Theatre Guild Glasgow will perform the musical adaptation of the film Footloose at Eastwood Park Theatre from October 2 to 6. The cast of 40 local residents have been rehearsing for six months and will be joined by a live band for the performances. The show is led by artistic director Alasdair Hawthorn and choreographed by Jonathan Parsons.
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October 2 to 6. www.theatreguild.uktheatre.net
Majestic exhibition
The Diamond Jubilee 2012: The Queen And Clackmannanshire exhibition will run until October 6 at The Gallery, Gordon R McFarlane FBHI, Watchmaker & Jeweller, in Alloa. It has been created by Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service to coincide with the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne and her visits to Clackmannanshire.
Until October 6. www.grmcfarlane.co.uk
Show should attract crowds
Magnetic North, in association with Platform, has produced a new play, Sex And God, which will tour Scotland from September 27 until October 26. The show, which is written by Linda McLean and directed by Nicholas Bone, will tour locations around the country as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.
September 27-October 26. www.magneticnorth.org.uk
Talking art
The next in the series of ATLAS Arts: Talking Art series will take place on October 6 at Tigh na Sgire in Portree. It will feature Graham Fagen, the Glasgow-based artist and lecturer who works in a variety of mediums including installations, photography, sculpture, text and video.
October 6. www.atlasarts.org.uk


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NFL Draft 2013: Prospects Who Will Be Steals in First RoundFebruary 19, 2013
Every year, you can be sure of one thing—waves in the ocean will rise and fall, and NFL prospects will rise and fall along with them.
As we look ahead to the NFL combine and NFL draft in 2013, prospects' stocks are beginning to fluctuate wildly as various experts try to pin down what a player will do at the next level. Prospects once called "locks" to be selected in the top five are curiously sinking fast, while former "second-rounders" are rising to the top.
Of course, for teams drafting in the mid-to-late first round, that means there are plenty of opportunities to find steals, laughing all the way to the end zone in the process.
Here's a look at prospects who I see being steals come draft day.
Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
Bjoern Werner was pegged as a top-five pick for months, but concerns about his motor could see him drop to the middle of the first round now. Mike Mayock of NFL Network recently claimed that he wasn't a top 10 prospect, via Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer.
Are the concerns about Werner's motor somewhat valid?
Sure, he was inconsistent in that regard last season with Florida State, but given the defensive end's pass-rushing skills, burst and strength, he would be a steal in the middle of the first round.
Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
There are concerns that Damontre Moore, once a lock as a top five pick, doesn't have a legitimate secondary pass-rush move. In short, he's raw.
There also seems to be a growing concern that his athleticism and explosiveness aren't as magnificent as previously deemed.
But the concerns about his athleticism are greatly over-exaggerated in my opinion. He's still one of the more athletic and explosive defensive ends in the draft. Also, his technique can be refined in the pros.
There is still plenty to like about the Texas A&M product and, if he slips to the middle of the first round, he will be a steal for any team.
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
What DeAndre Hopkins lacks in eye-opening athleticism and explosiveness, he makes up for in route-running and smarts.
The comparisons to Indianapolis Colts receiver Reggie Wayne are valid. Hopkins can create separation with his impressive route-running skills and awareness and could be the steal of the draft when all is said and done.
There are some players who defy the odds and I love Hopkins' intangibles.
Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
Desmond Trufant isn't exactly a secret anymore after drawing rave reviews during Senior Bowl week, but he's still likely to be selected in the late first round.
He may not have elite top-end speed, but his quickness, combined with his coverage skills, strength, and physicality, have many teams taking a good look at him.
He also has the pedigree as the younger brother of Seattle Seahawks corner Marcus Trufant. A team like the San Francisco 49ers would love to see him slide to them, but he may be gone before then.
Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
I feel like a lot of people are glossing over Sam Montgomery, primarily because LSU teammate Barkevious Mingo makes him look bad in terms of athleticism and explosiveness.
But Montgomery's ability against the run, combined with underrated pass-rushing skills and a non-stop motor make him a steal in the late first round.
Mike Mayock of NFL Network said as much recently, via DetroitLions.com, beaming about the defensive end's physicality and toughness.
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Question of the season: Charcoal or gas? | Chef Dez
Depending on the climate in the area you live in, your outdoor cooking season has just started, you have already been doing it for a while now, or you have never stopped.
Although many home chefs have been utilizing propane or natural gas as their main fuel to satisfy their outdoor grilling needs, charcoal is making a significant comeback.
Now before I go any further, "grilling" is to cook with gas/propane, while "barbecue" is to cook with charcoal/wood.
I have to admit that I now own both: a propane grill and a charcoal barbecue. I believe that there is a time and a place for both, but if you are in the market for a new outdoor cooker as your main source of grilled/barbecued food, which do you choose?
Before I get into the differences of your two obvious choices, I must stress that the quality of equipment should be your first concern.
I hear of so many people purchasing equipment at big box stores just because the price is right. Your outdoor cooking appliance is a significant purchase and should not be looked upon differently than the purchase of a new oven/stove for your kitchen.
If anything, quality in an outdoor grill/barbecue should be of higher importance that your indoor oven/stove because it will be subjected to the elements; even with a cover over it the environment is more humid and wet than anything you use indoors.
A grill or barbecue should not be considered a disposable fixture. You should not have to replace it every 4-6 years. You would never dream of doing that with your indoor oven/stove, so why do you expect to do that with your grill or barbecue?
Do your homework by researching all the brands before making your purchasing decision. It is not a matter of just coming across one at the store and saying "look at this one! Let's just buy it!"
A gas/propane grill and its components should be made of high grade stainless steel so it resists rusting. Just because you purchased a stainless steel grill, it does not mean that it won't rust.
There are different grades of stainless steel that you need to be aware of.
Where was it made? How easy is it to get replacement parts like burners, etc.? What is the warranty? Where is the company located? Call their customer service center and ask questions.
Also search online for unbiased opinions by researching grilling blogs; it is as simple as typing "reviews on a ______ grill" in a search engine with the brand name (with or without the model number).
Ceramic charcoal barbecues are the best choice if you choose to go with charcoal. Their thick ceramic walls help to retain the heat and cook more evenly and consistently – but they are not all made the same.
Just because it is ceramic, does not necessarily mean quality. Again, do your research. There are definitely less parts to a charcoal barbecue, but you still want to make sure that you are buying one that will last a lifetime – yes, I did say a lifetime.
With a high quality ceramic barbecue, this is not out of the question. Think of how much money you have spent on outdoor cookers in your lifetime, and then decide on what's appropriate to spend on a high quality purchase.
Ease of use will obviously go to a gas grill – it's instant on, and instant off, but flavor of food will always go to charcoal. However, after cooking with propane my whole adult life, I just recently purchased my first charcoal barbecue and the learning curve of using it was actually very small.
Both need to be cleaned out regularly: one of food residue and one of ash; and both require to be preheated before cooking.
Temperature on a grill is obviously controlled by knobs which increase/decrease the gas flow, while temperature on a ceramic charcoal barbecue is controlled by air vents: the more air flow, the hotter the temperature.
Unlike our parent's Hibatchis of the past, however, you can save the leftover unused charcoal for your next cookout by closing the air vents and eventually snuffing out the charcoal.
Whichever outdoor cooking appliance you go with, I stress the words of your parents that haunted you for all of your childhood school days: "Do your homework!"
Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com. Send your food/cooking questions to email@example.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4.


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- "I would take a route that was about eight times longer to a college class to avoid having to walk up a hill."
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Lil Waah - Jump
In the hip-hop game, diminutives aren't necessarily to be taken literally. Though Jeezy has, after some waffling, reportedly decided to set aside the "Young," YMCMB ringleader Wayne remains "Lil" at the not-so-lil age of 30. In the case of Lil Waah, though, you can take the moniker at face value; the Ruff Ryders signee, cousin of heavyweight producer Swizz Beatz, is still in elementary school. Making its world premiere right here on our front page, Jump harks back to the '92 debut single from preteen phenoms Kris Kross. Over a Taylor Made beat based around the same gangster whine-accented Jackson 5 sample as the aforementioned hit, Waah exhibits mic skills and swagger well beyond his 11 years. Mills Miller directs the accompanying visuals. This joint is part of Waah's upcoming, appropriately-titled Playtime Is Over (Back To School) mixtape.


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Gender pay gap widening, ONS finds
The gender pay gap has widened for the first time in five years, reversing a period of "steady progress" on closing the wage difference between men and women, new figures have shown.
The difference based on median hourly earnings for full-time workers increased from 9.5% last year to 10%, but for all employees, including part-timers, the figure rose from 19.6% to 19.7%, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
It was the first time the figures have increased since 2008, according to the ONS.
The TUC said its analysis of the data based on mean, or average, figures showed that the gender pay gap was 15.7%.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "Years of a slow, steady progress on closing the gender pay gap has gone into reverse. Ministers should be ashamed of presiding over this latest dismal record on pay.
"It is not right that in Britain today women still earn 15% less per hour than men, a pay gap that costs full-time women over £5,000 a year.
"The light-touch, voluntary approach to tackling gender pay inequality is clearly failing. We need tougher action to force companies to look at their pay gaps, while government can lead the way by making all new jobs available on a part-time or flexible basis."
The figures showed that median annual earnings for full-time employees were £27,000 in the year to April, an increase of 2.1% from the previous year.
A tenth of full-time workers earned less than £7.28 an hour, while 10% earned more than £27 an hour, both figures increasing by 1.5% over the year.
Weekly pay was highest in London at £658, and lowest in Northern Ireland at £460.
Full-time pay for men increased by 1.8% to £556 a week and went up by 2.2% for women to £459.
Median weekly pay for all workers, full and part-time, was £417, an increase of 2.6%.
Dr John Philpott, director of The Jobs Economist, said: "A particularly puzzling feature of the findings is that they show growth in median weekly pay across the UK regions between 2012 and 2013 to be a mirror image of regional unemployment rates, with unemployment hot spots registering the biggest pay rises.
"For example, the North East (3.5%) and West Midlands (3.3%) and Wales (4.4%) saw much stronger pay growth than regions with less unemployment, with the South East registering no pay growth at all.
"While the reasons for this require much closer examination - and remember pay levels are higher in low unemployment regions - the much commented upon post-recession tendency for workers to 'price themselves into jobs' does not therefore appear to be evident for all regions in these data."
The TUC said the real value of the average full-time wage fell by more than £200 over the last year, and by nearly £2,000 since 2010.
The biggest cash reduction was in London with a fall of £2,825 in the real value of the average full-time wage since 2010 and the biggest percentage fall was in the South East with a 7.8% fall over the past three years.
Ms O'Grady said: "This is what a cost of living crisis looks like, not a recovery, and with people on low to medium wages spending more on basics like energy, fuel and housing, the crisis is even worse for ordinary people.
"When the Government claims that living standards are rising, or that ministers are riding to the rescue by claiming they will take £50 off energy bills, we need to tell them loud and clear that people need £2,000 just to catch up with what they have lost since this Government came to power, let alone from the start of the recession. Britain most definitely needs a pay rise."
Charlie Woodworth of the Fawcett Society said: "News that the gap has begun to widen, after years of slow but steady progress, is a damming indictment of the Government's record when it comes to women's standing in the economy.
"Women's incomes are being squeezed on all sides - cuts to benefits are hitting them hardest, cuts to the public sector workforce are affecting them disproportionately, and we now know they face a widening gender pay gap.
"These figures must act as a wake-up call for the Government. Women's position in the labour market and their wider financial security are at grave risk.
"More must be done to tackle occupational segregation - women continue to be shockingly under-represented in better paid industries such as science and technology."
Chancellor George Osborne said it was "interesting" that the ONS figures showed the increase in average earnings keeping pace with inflation.
He told the Commons Treasury Committee: "It shows that median gross weekly earnings are increasing at 2.2%. That is, of course, the current rate of inflation.
"So I think that points to the broader argument that I have been making, which is that as the economy recovers, that is the route to a sustained increase in the living standards of the people who live in that economy, and you can't pretend that the two aren't connected, that you can have a living standards plan without an economy plan."
Women and Equalities Minister Maria Miller said: "The gender pay gap has narrowed significantly in recent years - 10 years ago it was at 25% - and women's salaries are rising.
"The workplace was designed by men for men and this Government is committed to modernising it. There are now record numbers of women in work and we are transforming the workplace by extending the right to request flexible working to all employees from 2104, and introducing a system of shared parental leave from 2015 so that women don't have to choose between work and a family life.
"Transparency will play a key role in achieving this and we now have over 140 major UK employers , covering two million people, signed up to our Think, Act, Report campaign to improve gender equality in their workplace. But the cultural shift that is needed won't happen unless employers work with Government to remove the barriers that hold women back and ensure that every woman can fulfil their full potential."
Catherine McKinnell, shadow economic secretary to the Treasury, said: "These figures show that prices are still rising faster than wages and the cost-of-living crisis under David Cameron continues. Between 2010 and 2013 gross median wages have fallen by over £1,600 a year in real terms.
"After three damaging years of flatlining, working people are worse off under the Tories. But the Autumn Statement failed to set out a serious plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and earn our way to higher living standards for the many and not just a few.
"Labour would freeze energy bills until 2017 while we reform the energy market, make work pay by expanding free childcare for working parents and get at least 200,000 homes built a year by 2020."


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Jeremy Cole is a long-time MySQL Geek and pioneer of MySQL scalability. Jeremy started his MySQL adventure in 2000 as the fourteenth employee of a startup: MySQL AB. His initial work was primarily on documentation and core development, soon transitioning into support, and finally running the training and consulting organization during his four and a half years there. After MySQL, Jeremy coined the "MySQL Geek" title at Yahoo!, supporting hundreds of internal users of MySQL and many thousands of MySQL servers within Yahoo!'s infrastructure, as well as building a large team of MySQL experts around the world. Jeremy went on to found one of the premier MySQL consulting companies, Proven Scaling, which during its more than three years of operation provided detailed advice, optimization, new tools, and hands-on DBA and emergency support to more than 100 influential companies. For more than two years, Jeremy managed the growing team of DBAs at Twitter, keeping the world tweeting. Jeremy is currently making MySQL more awesome at Google.
Formed as a collaboration among engineers facing similar challenges in running MySQL at scale, WebScaleSQL was born out of a desire to achieve greater performance from a database technology tailored to their specific needs. It aims to enable the scale-oriented members of the MySQL community to work more closely together in order to prioritize the aspects that are most important to us.
In this new installment of the series, we explore the most crucial structures for crash recovery and consistency, the redo and undo logs. This presentation dissects the structure and organization of InnoDB's redo and undo logs, providing insight into how data changes occur at the InnoDB layer and how it guarantees that it can recover to a consistent state in the event of a crash. This... [read more]
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Renter Sues Landlord Over Ghost
- Categories: Japan, News
- Date: May 9, 2008 21:28 JST
- Tags: Ghosts, Japan, Real Estate, Stigmatised Property, Superstition
A renter is suing his landlord based on the fact he was not told the property is supposedly haunted, for ¥5,000,000 ($50,000 – not insignificant by the paltry standards of Japanese settlements). He apparently rented the property ignorant of the alleged supernatural presence, opened an eatery there, and after being told by a friend of the ghostly presence, he claims to have witnessed spectral apparitions and heard strange noises. Now he wants his key money back, as well as some compensation to make up for the undead onslaught.
This sort of thing actually has a whole body of legislation and jurisprudence surrounding it – it is called "stigmatised property", and frequently there is a duty to disclose such circumstances, though the actual existence of spectres is not something the courts care to deal with. Though usually this applies to not being able to resell a property, rather than merely being an inconvenienced renter. On the other hand, these properties can be made into valuable investment opportunities. Via Itainews.


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Scott Jagow: Judging by the e-mails we've gotten recently, I'd say people are pretty furious about what's going on between Washington and Wall Street. But they're also worried about their own financial situation. Banks are losing people's trust, fast. So, how are they going to get it back? Here's Rico Gagliano.
Rico Gagliano: This what financial firms are up against:
Faith Popcorn: We found that 64 percent of the people don't trust the ethics of any kinda majorcorporationn, especially financial. They think that the financial crisis is pure corporate and individual greed.
That's Faith Popcorn, CEO of marketing consultants Brain Reserve. She says to overcome those odds, financial firms should put their message in the mouth of someone people actually trust. Like personal finance expert Suzie Orman. She's become the voice of calm for the FDIC.
Tape clip of Suzie Orman: Listen, if your bank is insured by the FDIC, and you stay within the coverage limits, your money is 100 percent safe.
Popcorn also suggests that, as firms campaign to reassure customers that they stick to the truth.
Popcornn: So we want direct and clear, honest communications. And I'd say this is an anti-marketing era.
Marketing trust without seeming to market. Another delicate dance Wall Street may have to learn in this unbalanced economy.
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Talent is overrated. This statement may sound strange coming from someone applying for an athletic sponsorship, but I believe in it. To excel in anything you have to have a connection, a longing, and the willingness to give more of yourself then you ever thought possible.
I push myself everyday to give more to this sport than I did yesterday. I'm not afraid to take chances. I'm not afraid to get dirty. I'm not afraid to fail.
My dicipline, passion and drive has made me into the rider I am today, and one day the rider I'm striving to be.
My intention is to gain experience, education and sponsorhip in XC and downhill/freeride so that I can continue doing what brings a smile to my face, and butterflies to my stomach.
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When I first hopped onto a mountain bike there was a spark that couldn't be ignored. I entered my first Town Series race in 2009 and quickly knew that this sport would become a big part of me.
Over the past two years, I've placed top 5 in the Town Series race amongst several professional racers. I've competed in multiple 24 hour endurance races. I also recently attended a 3-day mountain bike skills training camp in Moab, UT.
I ride at least 4 times a week and feel I'm growing stronger and more confident with each ride. I have a very aggressive training and race schedule this season and am excited to show the industry what I'm capable of.
In 2010, I completed with a 4 man team in my first ever endurance mountain bike race at the 24 Hours of Moab in Moab, UT. We placed 16th out of 51 teams in our category.
In 2011, I competed in the female duo category of the 24 Hours in the Sage race in Gunnison, CO, and received first place.
Also in 2011, I competed as the only female duo team in the 24 Hours of Moab.
I'm registered again this racing season in the Vail Town Series. I'm also competing as a co-ed duo in three 24 hour races which include 24 Hours in the Sage, 24 Hours of Moab and 25 Hours of Frog Hollow. My individual endurance race goal is to break 100 miles in a single 24 hour race.
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Seattle Fashion Week is in its eighth year, and keeps getting bigger and better. Under a new management team, SFW2011 promises to be a place where local designers and fashion-conscious consumers can get early access and the first look at emerging fashion trends. Come see what's new for spring and summer 2011.
Wednesday, May 4
Seattle Fashion Week Launch and Afterparty (for 21+)
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Trinity Night Club, Main Room
111 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98104
Featuring a meet-and-greet with Seattle's own Jeffrey Williams, from Bravo's "Project Runway: Season 2". And meet the 2011 winner of the Bravo TV Reality show: "The Fashion Show". Trinity will have three rooms hosted by amazing DJs – New York City's Celebrity DJ Roxy Cottontail, Bollywood with DJ Kazan, and disco/funk with Miss Broadway. See live mannequins showcasing some of Seattle's best designers: Mac Fashion House, Madina Vadache, MEKA Resort Wear, Pia Johns, and House of Mess. Purchase tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com. $10 Student (must show proof of Student ID); $15 General Admission; $25 VIP Tickets including one premium cocktail.
Saturday, May 7
Seattle Fashion Week Trunk Show
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Club Sur
2901 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
Come for shopping, music and entertainment. Gypsy Palace Boutique will give a 20-minute fashion show "Apocalyptic Circus" at 3:00pm. Amazing stunts like hoopdancing and acro-yoga. Shopping from vendors such as Ahni Radvanyi, Gypsy Palace Boutique, Lauren's Gemstone Jewelry, Lucy Loves Ethel Clothing, MacFashion House and Xocai Healthy Chocolate. And live electronic music by the talented Subaqueous (aka Isaac Markum). Tickets are CASH ONLY at the door. $10/person. Get a $5 off voucher online at http://www.seattlefashionweek.net before May 6.
Thursday, May 12
Seattle Fashion Week Men's Fashion & Concert Night
7:00pm – 2:00am
King Cat Theater
2130 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Come out and ogle designs from Darkheart Eco Apparel, Dorsia, Jordan Klein, Voss Rock, The Finerie collection: Avva, Built For Man, Moods of Norway and more. Music by Adrian, Doxology, Eclectic Approach, The Slants, and Jennifer Newberry. General admission: $40/person at the door. Save $15 on tickets by ordering online before 5/5 and get 25% off between 5/6 – 5/11. http://www.seattlefashionweek.net.
Friday, May 13
Finale Night
7:00pm – 2:00am
King Cat Theater
2130 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Seattle Fashion Week 2011 ends the week with the hottest collections for your viewing pleasure. See a full range of collections by Alexandra Parry, Anna Dicklhuber, The Finerie, H.O.I.A., and The Finerie collection: Abi Ferrin, Elmidae, Heilyke, Madina Vadache, Yoana Baraschi and more. General admission: $40/person at the door. Save $15 on tickets by ordering before 5/5 and get 25% off between 5/6 – 5/11.
Sunday, May 15
Jennifer Newberry Album Release Party & SFW2011 Wrap Up Party
7:00pm – 2:00am
1001 Fairview Avenue North, #2000
Seattle, WA 98109
Seattle sensation, Jennifer Newberry, is slated to release her highly anticipated second album "Inspiration From The Rain". Jennifer Newberry will be celebrating her birthday and the release of her new album in a launch party in conjunction with Seattle Fashion Week 2011 Wrap Up Party. There is no cover charge for this event. Come hear Jennifer give a live performance, including her debut single from her new album, "I Don't Care".