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"I think we can safely say early voting affects one-third to one-half of voting," he said. The other biggest portion of voters would cast ballots on election day, with a far smaller portion voting by absentee ballot.
"We don't have the voting staff or the machines" to handle voting only on one day, Rawlings continued. "That's the way we went through the voting process, assuming this bill would pass."
He noted that the Utah Association of Counties, all 29 county election officials were "extremely supportive" of the bill -- which was first introduced to legislators during summer interim session meetings.
Pat Beckstead, the county's election coordinator, and Rawlings have continued to express concern also about HB 347, same day or "Election Day Registration."
"The Common Polling Place Bill allows us to use fewer poll workers, which are so difficult to obtain," Beckstead said. "We will have to add an additional person, if not two, to each polling location to handle the registration" if the Election Day bill passes.
"We will have to have just as many workers as we have now," if it passes, she predicted. "We hear, over and over again, about protecting an election and not letting people vote who are not eligible, but Election Day registration compromises our process.
"We need the early cutoff on registration to make certain results are secure," Beckstead added.
HB 15 was technically on hold in the 3rd reading calendar, while HB 347 was in the rules committee, Monday, as the Clipper went to press.


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For all those that like it that's absolutely fine, but for the life of me I couldn't get the combat to click and considering the rest is typical Metal Gear (nonsense dialogue, poorly written and even more poorly acted, up it's own arse with all the political and philosophical BS, sterile looking level design) there just isn't anything here to keep me playing. I've made it up to the Sundowner boss fight but I can't do it any more, I'm done.
I just don't get the combat system. There's no block and there's no dodge (unless you purchase it, and even then it's not great). I understand that there's a parry system, although I am no fan of how it's implemented. I like parrying in action games but I prefer the method of having to block as the enemy lands their attack. So I'm not gonna lie, I suck at parrying in this game, but that's not even my problem with it. Parrying is all well and good but then the bigger enemies start busting out attacks that can't be parried. So you're all up in the enemy's grill beating the shit out of them, and then they decide to unleash an unstoppable attack, but like I said there's no block and and there's no proper dodge, so just what in the fuck are you supposed to do in that situation?? You have to get close to attack, but then you can't get out of the way when they retaliate with an unblockable. Add to that constantly being stunned (which takes way too much stick waggling to recover from) and a wonky camera and all you get is one big ball of frustration.
There were times when I would get into something of a groove and the combat would start to feel better, and the unlockable weapons are pretty cool, but I never really felt like I was fully in control even though cool shit was happening on screen. The zandatsu mechanic is ok, but even that got way too finicky for my liking after a while.
I'm sure people will say try sucking less and that's fair enough, but the point is I don't want to spend time getting better at something that at times feels like the opposite of fun. I guess this game just isn't for me.

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Album Rating: 4.5m/
Album Rating: 5.0seriously gettin possessed socks with my xmas loot
Album Rating: 4.5do they actually make those
holy hell
Album Rating: 5.0the only album ever
Album Rating: 4.5faaaaaallllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen
Still think it's funny how this is where Ler LaLonde started and then he met Les Claypool.
Album Rating: 5.0haha nice red reference kill
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Album Rating: 5.0nm just ripping my new yes box set CDs and jammin' some ODB
This p much started death metal.
Album Rating: 5.0well not really cause death, necrophagia, morbid angel, and master (among others) were all firmly established by the time this came out, not to mention the true pioneers like hellhammer/celtic frost, bathory, sodom, etc who already had full lengths out before this but yeah this was massively influential
eh, fair argument.
Album Rating: 2.0Boring and overrated.
This can barely be classified as death metal. The record is basically one dimensional thrash with harsher vocals. Venom has a similar style, but their first two records smoke Possessed.
Speaking of the vocals, they aren't even good. Jeff has three average screams on the entire record. One is on the track Evil Warriors, the other on Twisted Minds, and the final on 'Death' metal. After that, no more variation.
The only memorable riff is the title track, the leads are forgettable wankery, and the drumming patterns are the same for the ENTIRE album.
Scream Bloody Gore = Death Metal.
Seven Churches = repetitive shit.
Album Rating: 5.0lol
shut up
Digging: Julien Baker - Turn Out The Lights
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffDeath, Necrophagia, Morbid Angel and Master were "firmly established" but not on any kind of large scale. I mean geographically. Getting the first LP out doesn't make you first but it makes you first to the record stores where they might not have any Death or MA tapes.
What I like about it is how much it straddles that line. It's the perfect album to pin down the transition into Death Metal proper.
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The Most Ill-Advised Moments From Mannequin 2: On The Move
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As opposed to the video posted, like, an hour ago, this brawl does not involve calls for titties. Rather, this "cArabian festival" footage drives home the point that, "If you're not on Howard University right now, you're not doing nothing." Fair enough.
The highlights: A dude starts nailing foes with a chair (1:55). Cops show up on Segways, fail to restore order (3:40). Chairman returns (7:00). And, the cliffhanger of a "there's ass everywhere" proclamation in the final seconds of footage (7:28).
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Potters and Ceramic Artists
Potters and Ceramic Artists (Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals) use pottery materials such as stoneware, earthenware, porcelain and ceramics to create a variety of items such as bowls, pots, cups and works of art. Potters and Ceramic Artists must be skilled at working at a pottery wheel and at various stages of production, and be able to follow drawings and measurements to complete order specifications. They should have strong hand-eye coordination and be able to visualize a product from the beginning stages to completion.
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- Starting salary: $28,000 P/A Senior salary: $56,000 P/A Average salary: $42,500 P/A Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer Employment level: 9,100 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 7,400)
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Rangers' closer Joe Nathan moved is in some elite company following his save against the Padres on Monday night.
This isn't to say Nathan wasn't in good company in terms of numbers for closers before, but with his 16-pitch performance (in which he surrendered two hits but eventually shut the door) Monday, Nathan passed Mariano Rivera for the lead in all-time save percentage.
Rivera, pretty much unanimously considered the greatest closer of all time, has converted 89.280 percent of his 681 save opportunities (for 208 career saves). Nathan has now converted 89.286 percent of his 308 save opportunities. Monday was his 275th career save.
"Mariano is a guy I've looked up to and respected," Nathan said after Monday's win, per the Dallas Morning News. "I've learned a lot from him about how to handle yourself. I've learned it's about getting the job done, not about celebrating. It's about respecting the game and your opponents."


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Replication of the UTeach STEM Teacher Training Program
The UTeach Program was replicated in Tennessee with the goal of increasing the number of high quality STEM teachers. Based on the teacher training program at the University of Texas Austin, the UTeach program provides STEM degree majors the opportunity to simultaneously train as K-12 teachers. Currently, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and University of Tennessee Knoxville utilize the UTeach program to train undergraduate STEM teachers.
In the initial years of replication, the UTeach Institute provided program assistance and monitored the progress of new sites. The two most recent Progress Reports can be found below.


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May 16-18, 2014 - Hosted by Scottsdale residents Chuck ('75) and Kathy ('77) Nunamaker and MNU basketball coach Rocky ('76) and Jo (MED '91) Lamar, this Pioneer Adventure features 3 days and 2 nights of golf, spa and/or shopping. You are also invited to join our hosts and University President David J. Spittal for an optional 3rd night on Thursday, May 15, at the home of Chuck and Kathy Nunamaker in the desert estates of north Scottsdale for hor d'oeuvres and fellowship.
Adventurers will stay at Spring Hill Suites, located at 17020 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Friday, May 16 - Enjoy a full day of golf in scenic Scottsdale, or spend the day shopping at one of the areas listed below. Golf begins at 11:00 a.m. with 18 holes at Starfire Golf Club, a hidden gem in Scottsdale offering 27 holes lined with mature eucalyptus, pine and cottonwood trees and a scenic view of the McDowell Mountains. In the afternoon, relax in the hot tub, take a swim in the pool or feel free to explore Scottsdale on your own. The group will eat dinner together Friday night at Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse.
Saturday, May 17 - Saturday begins with early golf at TPC Scottsdale's Champions Course, which flows seamlessly within the naturally rugged terrain, meandering between natural ravines and through picturesque foothills. There will be plenty of time to shop or relax and pamper yourself at the spa. Saturday evening dinner features top-shelf Mexican cuisine under the stars on the patio at Jalapeno Inferno Bistro Mexicano.
Sunday, May 18 - Before departure, the group will worship together at Highlands Church.
This adventure includes choice of 2 or 3 nights lodging, hot breakfast each morning, dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as ground shuttle transportation to and from the hotel to event venues. Optional selections include Thursday evening dinner and overnight lodging.
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Huawei Y5ii: Meet the Big Brother
It cannot be denied that the Huawei Y5ii is the bigger and better version of the Y3ii. It's geared towards the upper end of the midrange spectrum. It packs a bigger screen, more powerful processor, better camera sensor and pixel, and better performance. In short, it packs more punch than the Y3ii. The overall interface is closely similar. However, it provides a smoother and faster performance on a more pixel-rich display.
Full HD and Vibrant Display
One of the features that make the Huawei Y5ii stand out is its full HD display which packs 720x1080p resolution and pixel density of 294 pixels per inch. This phone basically sports a display that has no sign of any pixelation at all. You will surely love how your wallpaper and background photos resonate on the Huawei Y5ii's screen. Also, HD video playbacks are smooth and enjoyable with this cutting edge display.
Pixel Shooter Camera
One of the best things about the Huawei Y5ii is that it comes equipped with an 8-Megapixel camera that can do fast auto-focus. It also has a LED flash to help you take well-lit photos even in low light conditions. The primary camera can also shoot videos at 720p with a frame rate of 30fps. Its front camera, on the other hand, is also perfect for selfie lovers. You'll fall in love even more as you feed your vanity with its pre-installed filters. There's no longer a need to download 3rd party apps to remove those blemishes or play around with your photos.
Fast Processor
A Mediatek chipset mounted with a Quad-core processor clocked at 1.3Ghz in every cortex brings this phone to life. It has sufficient processing speed to play power heavy games and apps, even the graphic heavy ones. It can smoothly render graphics with the aid of its Mali T720MP2 GPU and will play almost all games at its aesthetic best.
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As for the battery department, the Huawei Y5ii packs 100 mAh more battery than its conservative counterpart – the Y3ii. Despite packing a lot of punch, the phone can hold up to 8 hours' light to moderate usage with just a single charge. No need to worry about running out of battery in the middle of the day! You can stay productive with no interruptions.


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Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen's No. 14 ranking in the BA Top 100 list is more a reflection of McCutchen's considerable tools, bat speed, athleticism and above-average fielding in center field than of his current level of offensive polish. McCutchen hit just .258/.327/.383 as a 21-year-old last year with Double-A Altoona, but the Pirates think he has the raw ability to improve rapidly if he can stay disciplined within the strike zone.
"The focus for Andrew is to continue to control the strike zone, identify the pitch he wants depending on the situation and execute that plan," director of player development Kyle Stark said. "This comes down to pitch recognition, strike-zone recognition and staying within his plan consistently."
Specifically, it means steering clear of the slow stuff many pitchers have been successful in getting him to chase.
"He needs to refine his ability to recognize and lay off tough breaking balls early in the count, as well as chasing those pitches later in the count," (general manager Neal) Huntington said. "And he has to attack his pitch when he gets it."
"Pitchers at our level test that with young players," (Triple-A Indianapolis manager Trent) Jewett said. "Do I have to throw you a strike? And, if so, what portion of the plate is yours, and where can I have success? Andrew gives you the feeling that he can make those adjustments and that he can make them faster than most young players, and we did see some of that last year."


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Why Has IPO Underpricing Changed Over Time?
In the 1980s, the average first-day return on initial public offerings (IPOs) was 7%. The average first-day return doubled to almost 15% during 1990-1998, before jumping to 65% during the internet bubble years of 1999-2000 and then reverting to 12% during 2001-2003. We attribute much of the higher underpricing during the bubble period to a changing issuer objective function. We argue that in the later periods there was less focus on maximizing IPO proceeds due to an increased emphasis on research coverage. Furthermore, allocations of hot IPOs to the personal brokerage accounts of issuing firm executives created an incentive to seek rather than avoid underwriters with a reputation for severe underpricing.
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Seattle Downtown Hotel Guests enjoy a 50% Discount at 40 Museums
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If you like to visit museums when you are traveling, think Seattle. In February, Seattle will celebrate its second annual Seattle Museum Month. From 1st till 29th February, travelers staying at 59 downtown Seattle hotels can access 50 percent discounts at participating museums – and that includes several of the region's most noteworthy 2016 exhibitions.
The U.S. premiere of Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture runs throughout February at the Bellevue Arts Museum and is included in the Seattle Museum Month program, as is the first large-scale Hello Kitty museum retrospective in the U.S., which is on display at Seattle's EMP Museum.
At the center of Seattle Art Museum, Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic opens February 11 and at the Seattle Aquarium, Octopus Week, February 14-22, beckons the whole family. The Wing Luke of the Asian Pacific American Experience is the only museum outside of Hong Kong to present an in-depth Bruce Lee exhibit. Do you Know Bruce? Breaking Barriers enters its second year and digs deeper into the global icon's impact with the support of Linda and Shannon Lee.
Two internationally renowned glass art museums are included in Seattle Museum Month – Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle and the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. LeMay America's Car Museum in Tacoma and the USS Turner Joy in Bremerton are also included in the program.
Other major museums returning to the program this year include the Museum of History & Industry, Museum of Flight, Woodland Park Zoo, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Northwest African American Museum. Some new participating museums include the Living Computer Museum, Seattle Pinball Museum and Pacific Bonsai Museum.
A number of participating museums – including some with regularly free admission – will also offer films, lectures, tours and other special programming during Seattle Museum Month.
A complete list of Seattle Museum Month participants can be found at www.seattlemuseummonth.com.
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Confederations Cup: The Shattered Myth of Western European Supremacy
As we await the Confederations Cup final today involving our beloved boys where the US Soccer Crest and the Nike striped kit, let's reflect on what this tournament has taught us. As I had suspected when South Africa was announced as the host nation for the 2010 World Cup (after being bribed out of hosting the 2006 World Cup)Western European national teams will have a difficult time acclimating themselves to the conditions.
Smaller pitch sizes, cold weather, and altitude as well as the traditional trouble European national teams have when traveling outside their comfort zones led me to believe that this World Cup would be won almost certainly by someone from outside of Europe. I have already gone on record predicting a Korea/Japan like tournament for European nations.
Playing outside of Europe opens up the field for African, Asian and even CONCACAF nations to be competitive. This Confederations Cup have seen European heavyweights lose to the likes of Egypt and the USA, while Brazil in style routed Italy the world champions. Spain the European champion also struggled in matches against Iraq and South Africa before bowing out in a loss to the USA.
In both 1994 and 2002 the better European teams with one or two exceptions tended to come from Eastern Europe (or Turkey in 2002). Whereas in 1998 and 2006, Western European powers essentially dominated the events. This Confederations Cup has reinforced my long standing belief that despite the hype coming from the euro centric English language football media, the odds on a European winner next summer are long indeed.
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Jeffrey Energy Center
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Jeffrey Energy Center (Jeffrey EC) is a sub-bituminous coal-fired power plant located in Emmett Township, Pottawatomie County, seven miles (11 km) northwest of St. Marys, Kansas. Jeffrey EC is jointly owned by Westar Energy, Topeka, Kansas and Aquila Corp., Kansas City, Missouri. Jeffrey EC is composed of three separate 800-MW units providing a name-plate energy center capacity of 2.16 gigawatts. Unit 1 began operation in 1978, unit 2 in 1980 and unit 3 in 1983.[1]
Jeffrey EC is a typical modern coal-fired energy center. Its primary mission is to convert the chemical energy available from its Wyoming Powder River Basin sub-bituminous coal supply into electric energy.
Jeffrey EC came into operation during the late 1970s in the wake of an energy crisis created by a quadrupling of world oil prices. Its inauguration in July, 1978 was heralded with a visit by Vice President Walter Mondale praising its use of domestic coal reserves at a time when many power stations were still using imported oil. The opening ceremonies included a performance by the US Army Golden Knights parachute team, and the arrival of a special train carrying company officials and state dignitaries from Topeka, Kansas.
The center was originally designed for four generating units, but was scaled back when the anticipated growth in demand for electricity did not materialize.
The steam turbines and generators were imported from Germany. The unit 2 intermediate pressure turbine had to be replaced by the unit 3 turbine when the original unit was lost on a ship that sunk during the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.
As of December, 2007, Foundation Coal has shipped approximately 220,000,000 tons of Powder River Basin Coal to Jeffrey Energy Center.
Coal is delivered to Jeffrey EC by a unit train. A unit train contains about 110 cars, constructed of aluminum to conserve weight, and is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) long.
Jeffrey EC burns the coal delivered by about 11 miles (18 km) of coal train cars each week. The heating value of this coal is about 8,400 BTU/lb (19.5 MJ/kg) and at full load Jeffrey EC burns about 3,000,000 pounds (1,400 metric tons) of coal per hour.
Jeffrey EC has the capacity to generate 1,857 MW of electrical power. [2]
Jeffrey EC is not located close to any large bodies of natural water. Its water supply comes from the Kansas River and two nearby wells.
The overall efficiency of the conversion process is about 33%, or about 1/3 of the coal's available chemical energy is converted to electric energy. The remainder of the energy (2/3) is rejected to the environment as low-grade waste heat with poor thermodynamic availability.
Steam generating (nuclear, gas, coal, geothermal, and solar furnace) energy centers, like Jeffrey, operate their steam plant on the Rankine cycle.
According to Moyers and Company web site as of September 18, 2013 this is ranked 12th of the 50 dirtiest American power plants and generated 14.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2011.
- ^ "Existing Electric Generating Units in the United States, 2006" (Excel). Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy. 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ Westar Energy "Westar Energy - Our Energy"


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Salinans Shine in Shrine Bowl
Mike Hammett - July 27, 2014 1:14 pm
Former Salina Central running back Malik Veal and former Salina South wide receiver Zach Nachbar played big roles in the West's 21-6 win over the East in Saturday night's Kansas Shrine Bowl football game at Pittsburg State University.
Nachbar was the top target for West and Garden City quarterback Greyson Tempel, catching touchdown passes of 17 and 2 yards in the third quarter, helping the West overcome a 6-5 halftime deficit. Nachbar had six catches for 77 yards.
Veal was a big special teams weapon, connecting on field goals from 40 and 45 yards. Veal also hit his only extra point attempt. Veal finished with nine carries for 18 yards and three catches for 6 yards.
Nachbar will play at Butler Community College this fall, while Veal will continue his career at Coffeyville Community College.


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Owned by art dealer Suzanne Egeran and based in Istanbul, Egeran Galeri represents a mix of emerging and established artists, both Turkish and international, within a program rooted in traditions of conceptual art.
Located on the coast of the Bosphorus strait and designed by Sanal Architecture, the gallery carries distinctive architectural characteristics, with diagonal walls that disrupt the space from a conventional geometry. Taking these defining traits as a foundation for the Egeran identity system, Project Projects designed a wordmark comprised of modernist grotesque letterforms, each broken into delicate fragments by elegantly intersecting diagonals. Applied on front door signage, a stenciled version based upon these bespoke typographic elements translates the graphic identity back to a physical, visceral dimension.


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by Alyssa Oursler | August 5, 2013 12:32 pm
Just about every time a study is done, chances are the data will at some point be sorted by gender.
[1]There are times this makes sense — like when comparing the pay[2] of supposedly equal men and women — and, of course, times when it doesn't.
See, gender-sorted studies often lead to the same kinds of stereotypes[3] that are holding women back today. For example, studies that claim women are more conservative investors or successful leaders may have data to support the face-value claim, but also imply that gender is the determining factor for success in the first place.
Because of such studies — which lead to oversimplified soundbites, often repeated with little or no context — I tend to roll my eyes at gender statistics.
Still, I can't deny interesting data when I see it. Lately, a few gender statistics — about love, lightning and leaving home — have been making the rounds. And while we still have to be careful about what we make of these findings, I found all three quite intriguing.
Take a look:
According to a recent blog post from Freaknomics[4], married couples who have a first-born son are less likely to get divorced than those who have first-born daughters. This is fascinating — although I'm not a fan of the resulting blog post and podcast title "Do Baby Girls Cause Divorce?" and would argue that, if anything, a son (to some extent) appears to prevent it more than a female causes it.
A few other notable tidbits the post pointed to: "Couples who conceive a child out of wedlock and find out that it will be a boy are more likely to marry before the birth of their baby," while "fathers are significantly less likely to be living with their children if they have daughters versus sons."
Next up, lightning. Overall, death from lightning strikes remains rare and has been steadily dropping for decades. Still, men are around six times more likely[5] to be killed by lightning than women.
For perspective: The number of males deaths dropped 78.6% from 1968 to 2008, while the number of females deaths slipped 70.6% over that time period. Still, the number of male deaths in 2008 was higher than the number of female deaths in 1968.
While it's easy to jump to the conclusion that men are reckless and/or stupid in the wake of that statistic, a more straight-forward and supported reasoning is that men just participate in more outdoor activities. A more recent study[6] reported that two-thirds of lightning deaths occurred while the victims were participating in an outdoor leisure activities, while fishing leads the way as the death-causing activity of choice.
Finally, we have to turn the focus to the ever-scrutinized Generation Y. Anyone calling this up-and-coming generation lazy or entitled[7] should especially reserve those judgement for men, if a recent study is any indication.
A Pew Research Center analysis[8] released last week showed that the oft-criticized boomerang kids — young adults aged 18 to 31 living at home — are more likely to be male than female. Two suggested explanations from MarketWatch:[9] Men tend to marry later than women, while sons are expected to do less housework when staying with mom and dad.
Alyssa Oursler is as Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace. Follow her on Twitter @alyssaoursler[10].
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As a young man I worked in my fathers industrial supply business. I worked in the warehouse and drove the delivery truck. We sold fasteners of all kinds, nuts, bolts, screws, cotter pins and other industrial supplies. I learned about screw pin anchor shackles, concrete anchors, structural bolts, machine tools and other industrial/construction-related tools and equipment. Visiting industrial sites all over Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, I also learned about how they were used and their value to equipment and machinery.
The linchpin has always been an interesting fastener to me. It's small, not particularly strong; but when used to keep the wheel of a piece of machinery (or even a small go-cart) on an axle, it's indispensable. Without the linchpin, the wheel will eventually spin right off the axle—resulting in a catastrophic failure.
The same is true with project teams. There is a linchpin, and the success or failure of any project rests on that linchpin's ability to perform. It's not the project manager. Nor is it the project sponsor or the particular methodology the team uses to get work done. It's not even the project management software or other tools employed by the team to facilitate collaboration, report on progress or manage project deliverables.
Unfortunately, from a project management software perspective, the linchpin is often ignored. It's probably because he or she isn't involved in the purchase decision, has no budget, has no purchase decision authority and it's felt that the needs of project managers and stakeholders are more important—at least they often have budget and the ability to purchase products.
In reality, it's the individual contributors on a project team that keep the wheels rolling, and regardless of your methodology or software tools, in my opinion, ignoring the linchpin is one of the reasons so many projects fail. If everyone on your project team can identify with the following four statements, you're well on your way:
Like most things, it isn't really that complicated. Individual contributors on the team are every bit as critical as the linchpin is to the wheel and axle. When your methods and solutions consider the needs of everyone on the team, you'll foster and environment where a free-flow of timely and accurate project information is available for informing smart project decisions; and your projects will be more successful.
What are you doing to keep the wheels turning?
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As Reddit is wont to do, it's bestowed another indulgent gift upon its readers. Instead of neurotically hitting refresh on Netflix's "New Releases" section, a lovely Redditor has compiled a list of notable films that have been released from the vaults as of January 1, 2014 and are now available for your streaming pleasure. Considering they just took away some of the classics and since a large portion of the United States is hidden under a thick layer of blizzard, it's the optimal time to receive a fresh batch for your queue. Put on your binging robe and get to work.
Thelma & Louise (1991)
The iconic ending. The supreme acting of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. A dashing and corrupt Brad Pitt with a Southern accent. There are just too many rewarding features of this movie. Rarely are films with two female leads considered "buddy movies," but that's what makes Thelma & Louise so perfect.
American Psycho (2000)
Do you feel like watching a compelling film about a gajillion murders committed by Christian Bale? Okay. Go ahead. Don't worry about what it says about your character.
Raging Bull (1980)
A young, troubled Robert De Niro boxing his way through a Martin Scorsese masterpiece. The classic was nominated for eight Academy Awards. As one Netflix commenter puts it, "An excellent movie about a bad person."
West Side Story (1961)
You mean, I don't have to watch the "America" number on a really shitty YouTube video anymore? The musical about racial divides and young lust won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, so it's hardly a guilty pleasure. You can even shamelessly sing along. It's not like you didn't already memorize every lyric to "I Feel Pretty."
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
This is for when 4 p.m. rolls around and you're suddenly in a "thinky" mood. Johnny Depp, pre-Pirates and pre-fake accent stew, in his most emotionally daring role. If you have Wolf of Wall Street burn-out, there's also Leonardo DiCaprio in arguably one of his most impressive acting turns as a mentally handicapped young boy. It will make you cry and it will be worth it.
Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961)
Maybe you spotted this poster hung on the wall of every college dorm room and for good reason. This romantic classic ages just as gracefully as Audrey Hepburn. Have you seen homegirl?
Spaceballs (1987)
You probably feel alienated every time someone references this film because you've never seen it. Now you can save face. A Mel Brooks' spoof of Star Wars starring John Candy and Bill Pullman is the perfect uninvolved companion when you're cooking lunch (read: Mac and cheese). May the Schwartz be with you.
Drinking Buddies (2013)
A film about four intelligent, charming actors you've already separately fantasized about sitting around, drinking, contemplating, and building mass amounts of sexual tension? This only came out last year, so we know Netflix is sucking up to us.
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Now you need dinner to digest all that junk. Don Cheadle delivers a performance of a lifetime as a heroic hotel manager during the Rwandan genocide. You will not leave this film feeling warm and fuzzy and ready to go sledding with your friends, but you will feel more enriched, aware, and full. Crying is a form of detox, right?
Good Burger (1997)
This is a historic moment, folks. You haven't seen Good Burger since you lost your VHS 16 years ago. Young generations will only recognize Kenan Thompson from his modern day SNL work, but we can change all that. This is a time to educate the masses about a small burger franchise that once valiantly competed against rival Mondo Burger. Rejoice at the first "Can I take your orrrrrder?" and never look back. Fondly remember K & K in their glory days, because apparently they don't speak now and that's heartbreaking.
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RAMONA -- Authorities released the name today of a man whose body was found during the weekend in Ramona.
He was 56-year-old William Thomas Froedge, described as a transient, a San Diego County medical examiner's investigator said.
Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating the death, discovered Saturday afternoon in the 1500 block of Main Street.
Froedge appeared to have suffered facial injuries before he was found lying in bushes, Sgt. Ed Musgrove said.
However, Musgrove said, the cause of death hasn't been determined, pending final autopsy results.
There is no indication that Froedge was slain, but also there's nothing to prove he wasn't, the sergeant said.
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SPARR - It was a good way to make an opening statement at the Tim Brinkley Memorial Tournament last week.
Williston's boys came out and led all the way in defeating Ocala Vanguard, 71-59.
Jacques Edwards led all scorers with 18 points, followed by Isaac Floyd with a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) and James Hunt with 13 points. Deonte Welch contributed nine points and nine assists.
SPARR - After three quarters, it appeared that Williston had finally had enough.
The boys basketball team was engaged in a battle with host North Marion in the Tim Brinkley Memorial Tournament and had pulled to a hard-fought 12-point lead going into the final eight minutes.
But then the Devils exploded, outscoring the Colts 24-5 in the final quarter to take a 70-39 win in the tournament semifinals.
At the beginning of the period North Marion made the score even closer, scoring the first bucket to make it 46-36.
The Williston Middle School boys basketball team ran the gauntlet Monday night as it hosted the Ruth Rains Rangers. The Red Devils went from a cold-shooting first quarter to a dominating double overtime win, 45-39, before a screaming crowd at the Middle School gym.
After a cold shooting first quarter the Red Devils ended the quarter trailing 9-6. The defense stepped up in the second quarter of play and held the Rangers to just one basket as the Red Devils, behind a six-point performance by Tre Wilson, jumped ahead of the Rangers 15-11, as the first half came to an end.
The Williston Middle School Lady Red Devils got off to a slow start as they played host to the Ruth Rains Lady Rangers Monday evening. The Red Devils fell behind as the first quarter ended. A three-point second quarter basket by Jani Ross and a six-point scoring burst in the third quarter by Maria Maldonado lifted the Red Devils to a 33-21 win.
Red Devil Coach Priscilla Fugate said, "We simply forgot how to play defense in the early going and it took us several time outs to start to play our game."
CHIEFLAND – It was a good finish to the opening week of the high school basketball season for the Williston boys.
The Red Devils took advantage of cold free-throw shooting by Chiefland to knock off the Indians, 61-43. Chiefland missed 17 free throws in the game.
The Red Devils pulled out to a 38-19 halftime lead, then withstood a Chiefland rally in the second half to get the win.
Williston scored the first seven points of the game. Deonte Welch opened with a jumper off a nice pass from Isaac Floyd, Jacques Edwards hit layup and then swished a three-pointer.
Fort White had its eight minutes of fame. After that, it was welcome to the real world.
Williston's boys basketball team won its fourth straight game, all in the district, by defeating the visiting Indians, 77-37, Tuesday night.
The schedule gets a little tougher this weekend as the Red Devils head for a three-day tournament at North Marion starting tonight, where they'll play Ocala Vanguard at 7:30 p.m. The Friday and Saturday schedules depend on Thursday's result.
SPARR -- The Williston boys basketball team used a big second half to demolish host North Marion, 70-39, Friday night to reach the finals of the Tim Brinkley Memorial Tournament.
The Devils will play Lake Weir in the championship Saturday at 7:30. Lake Weir edged West Orange by one point Friday night.
Williston had a 10-point lead at halftime Friday, and the Colts stayed close, trailing by 12 at the end of the third period.
North Marion scored early, got four touchdowns from Eddie Rocker, and defeated Williston, 49-7 in the Class 3A football playoffs Friday night.
North Marion will play Dade City Pasco next Friday. Pasco defeated Gulf, 50-0, on Friday.
Williston football Head Coach Jamie Baker doesn't care that his Red Devils advance to the regional semifinal without having to play Nature Coast Tech. All he cares about is suiting up for another Friday night.
"Yeah, man, we're playing!" Baker exulted Monday, as he talked about his game play.
Williston will face North Marion, to whom they lost 21-19 on Halloween. The chance for a do-over against the Colts is irresistible to Baker.
"We only lost by two points," he said.
Nature Coast Technical High School, booted from the playoffs by the Florida High School Athletic Association, lost two appeals Friday, one to the FHSAA and the other in court.
As a result, barring an appeal, Williston will advance to the next round next Friday.
Nature Coast was involved in a brawl against Groveland South Lake on Nov. 7, and the fallout resulted in the Sharks' coach being suspended for six weeks, as well as one lineman, and the indefinite suspension of the entire team for last week's game, which it had to forfeit.
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NFL Playoff Picks: Spread, Straight and Over/UnderJanuary 21, 2012
The divisional round of this year's NFL Playoffs came with surprising and predictable outcomes.
The powerful Patriots ended Tebow mania with a decisive victory over the Broncos that many saw from a mile away. The Ravens finished off the depleted Texans, putting an end to their first playoff run.
This brought us to an AFC championship game that many would have predicted at the outset of the postseason.
The NFC, however, didn't go quite as planned.
The 49ers, known for their defensive prowess, defeated the offensive juggernaut that is the Saints by outscoring them late in a game that will be remembered for the ages.
The Packers, who went 15-1 during the regular season, were ousted at home by the upstart Giants, who appear to be peaking at the right time.
This leads us to an NFC championship game that not many would have predicted, with the G-Men traveling to San Francisco.
I had an atrocious week, picking the AFC championship game correctly straight up, but missing all four games against the spread. My postseason results have left much to be desired.
Here's my look at how these conference championship games will turn out, and which teams will be heading to Indy for the Super Bowl.
Baltimore Ravens (+7) at New England Patriots (O/U = 50.5)
In this year's AFC championship game, we find the classic matchup of offense vs. defense.
The Patriots have put up monster numbers on offense, led by a seamless Tom Brady and indefensible Rob Gronkowski. Gronk set the tight-end touchdown record during the regular season, and didn't miss a beat in the Pats' first playoff game, scoring three touchdowns in the first half.
No team in the league seems to have figured out a recipe to stop the Pats' biggest weapon, and Brady continues to take advantage.
With an offense that has been out of this world, the Pats' defense would best be described as buried underground. Probably the worst in the league this year, they will have to hold off a Ravens' offense that didn't appear too impressive against the Texans.
After making some questionable comments during the week, Joe Flacco was ineffective against Houston. He will have to show much more gusto against the Pats for the Ravens to have any chance.
He will no doubt be looking for help from one of this season's best rushers in Ray Rice. A balanced dosage of Rice and Anquan Boldin, who always comes to play in big games, will no doubt lead to points for Baltimore.
The question is, will even their best effort be enough to take down NE's staunch attack? My guess is no.
The onslaught the Pats put on Denver shows that they have come into this postseason with serious drive. I like them to roll into the Super Bowl behind Brady and company.
Straight: New England
Spread: New England
O/U: Over
New York Giants (+2.5) at San Francisco 49ers (O/U = 42)
In a game that many, including myself, believed would be Saints vs. Packers, we are instead treated to a defensive battle.
Both teams shocked their way into this game and have a ton of momentum. The Niners showed that their stalwart defense could not be foiled, even by arguably one of the top offenses of all time led by the record-setting numbers of Drew Brees.
Rather than cave under the pressure, the relatively inexperienced Alex Smith rose to the occasion and battled Brees blow for blow, and threw a game-winning touchdown pass with just seconds left.
That, combined with a fundamentally sound effort on defense, has led San Francisco to its biggest game in more than a decade.
Standing in the 49ers' path is Eli Manning and the resurgent Giants. The men in blue have found their stride at the right time. They used a combination of explosive plays on offense and a rowdy defensive front to trip up the Packers at Lambeau Field.
For most of this season, many thought the Packers were destined to be this year's champions. But it's clear the Giants were not fazed by this popular opinion.
They rushed the usually calm and precise passing game of Aaron Rodgers into many poor throws, and took advantage when opportunities presented themselves.
Matched up against the bruising defense of San Francisco, it's fair to predict this one will be a hard-fought battle in the trenches.
When two great defenses are paired up against each other, it is often one or two big plays on offense that allow one team to pull out a victory.
The Giants have shown the ability to score from any spot on the field with their vaunted passing attack. They could very well hit a bomb early that makes the difference.
At the same time, Smith left a lasting impression in leading the 49ers to their last-second victory over the Saints. He may be on pace to make another statement here.
This one is extremely tough to call, but the edge goes to the Niners in front of that home crowd.
Straight: San Francisco
Spread: San Francisco
O/U: Under
We have come down to the final three games of the season, and these two promise to provide some excitement. We have the potential to see two brothers go head-to-head in a Super Bowl for the first time. We also could find ourselves with a rematch of the memorable Giants vs. Pats Super Bowl that ended in a victory for New York.
Perhaps one of these scenarios will play out. But even if they don't, we will surely be treated to a Super Bowl to remember. All four remaining teams bring something serious to the table.
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WildStar doesn't look like anything else out right now. We're not just talking about the game's mechanics; the game's stylized graphics make it look distinct. There's a lot of unique visual elements in the game, from its opening cinematic to the most recent screenshots, and while you might not like the more stylized approach, you can't say that it lacks personality.
This comes with its own set of challenges, though. After all, creating stylized graphics for a game means you're not just making the best-looking environments possible; you're also creating a whole new aesthetic and making environments that make sense within that style. We had a chance to ask WildStar's art director Matt Mocarski a few questions about the process of putting the game's unique look together, and he provided us some excellent insights into bringing the visuals from concept to reality. Whether you're a fan of the game in specific or stylized art in general, take a look at the full interview past the break.


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The filmmakers behind "Catfish" have battled charges that the documentary is more fiction than fact ever since the film debuted at Sundance last January.
A new lawsuit filed Friday uses the questions swirling around the movie's veracity to claim that the team behind the documentary is skirting copyright laws.
Read also the Hollyblog: Director Henry Joost: The True Story Behind "Catfish"
In court filings, Threshold Media claims that the filmmakers failed to pay to include snippets of the song "All Downhill From Here" throughout the movie. The suit also alleges that the song is used without the permission of singer-songwriter Amy Kuney.
Kuney is a client of Threshold, and the suit charges that the "Catfish" is hiding behind false claims of being a documentary to avoid paying rights.
"These alleged documentary filmmakers are attempting to circumvent copyright law by saying there movie is a true documentary. This song pops up four or five times in this made-up documentary. It's sad for our client, who has invested a substantial amount of money in the publishing of this music to miss out on rights payments," Neville Johnson, an attorney for Threshold.
A representative for Relativity declined to comment; representatives for the filmmakers did not respond to TheWrap's requests.
The plaintiffs are seeking a share of the film's profits and an enjoinment to prevent further violation of the song's copyright.
"Catfish" focuses on a relationship between a young man and a girl he meets via Facebook. When cracks began to appear in the girl's back story, the man makes an impromptu appearance at the girl's home in rural Michigan. It's the documentary's twist ending that's led many critics to allege it seems a little too gripping to be true.
It's important that the plaintiffs establish that the movie is fiction, because if the film is a documentary, the producers and directors can claim fair use and are not obligated to pay for Kuney's song.
Directors Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost, as well as producer Marc Smerling are named in the suit. Distributors Universal and Relativity Media, which snapped up the film after it caused a sensation as Sundance, are also named.
In addition to four separate appearances in the film, the suit says that "All Downhill From Here" appears over the closing credits.
"Each defendant either knew, or should have reasonably known that the sound recording was protected by copyright," the suit reads. "As a direct and proximate result of their wrongful conduct Defendants have realized and continue to realize profits and other benefits rightfully belonging to Plaintiff."
Though Schulman and Joost have maintained the documentary is genuine, others such as tdocumentary maker Morgan Spurlock have questioned its validity.
"Catfish" has made $3.2 million since opening this fall.


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Walter's future will dictate Boyd deal
Kris Boyd has revealed his decision to sign a new contract with Rangers will be heavily influenced by Walter Smith's future at the club.
The striker is out of contract at the end of the season and a question mark also hangs over Smith's future at Ibrox.
Asked whether Smith remaining at Rangers would affect his own decision to sign a new deal, Boyd admitted: "It would have a big influence in it.
"I've said before that he is a manager I wanted to play under and a manager who has shown faith in me."
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Donald Trump has made an unfortunate blunder while campaigning on the eve of New York's high-stakes primary by getting the date of the World Trade Center attacks wrong.
During a speech in Buffalo, a slip of the tongue meant he referred to the September 11 atrocity as "7-Eleven", which is in fact the name of a popular chain of convenience stores.
Failing to correct himself after the gaffe, the Republican front runner said: "It's very close to my heart because I was down there, and I watched our police and our firemen down at 7/11, down at the World Trade Center right after it came down, and I saw the greatest people I've ever seen in action."
The mistake could prove embarrassing for Mr Trump as he has repeatedly mentioned the terror attacks while campaigning across New York, his home state.
An estimated 11,000 people were attending the rally at a hockey arena – and earlier in his speech, about a dozen protesters interrupted him by locking arms and sitting down on the stadium's floor.
Authorities carried out some of the demonstrators by their arms and legs.
Mr Trump told supporters that "no New Yorker" could vote for his rivalTed Cruz, as he didn't represent what the state needs.
he businessman also expressed confidence that he would secure the 1,237 delegates required for him to become the party's presidential nominee, despite claims that he may fall short – leading to a contested convention.
In the run-up to Monday night's speech, Mr Trump was widely predicted to win comfortably during the contest in New York, which has 95 Republican delegates up for grabs.
Earlier this month, he also paid his first visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.


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Race Courses In India
Few are aware that horse racing in India is a 200-year-old tradition. Madras was the first state to set up a racecourse in India in the year 1777. Today, India has a very well-established racing industry, and the sport is conducted on nine tracks and regulated by six racing authorities. Racing in India is restricted to Indian-bred race horses and the breeding industry imports stallions from all over the world.
There are six horse-racing avenues in India, which are scattered all across the nation in major cities including Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkatta, Delhi, and Chennai. Let's get to know about these avenues in detail.
The race course is situated in Mahalaxmi, which is part of Mumbai's prime neighbourhood. This staggering oval-shaped track with 2,400 meters (7,900) straight chute is spread over 225 acres of open land in the heart of the beautiful city. The race course was built in 1883 and modelled on the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne. The racing season starts by mid-November and ends in the last week of April. The Derby is conducted annually on the first Sunday in February, and is patronized by the city's elite. From the year 1986, The Signature Indian Derby conducted at Mahalaxmi race course has been sponsored by the great liquor baron Vijay Mallya's UB group.
The Guindy Race Course was set up in 1777 in Chennai, India. Guindy is the oldest race course in India and is renowned for organizing events during winters. The race course has managed to tackle several hurdles and unfortunate events that came in its way, and has emerged out to be one of the most important race course of India. Now, the track has about 625 horses in station, three stands, and arguably the best race track in the country. The racecourse opens in November and goes on until March. A monsoon season has been launched with races being conducted between August and October.
The Hyderabad Race Club is a Thoroughbred Racing Association, with the race track located at Malakpet, Hyderabad. The racecourse is considered as one of the top race course in India. The Hyderabad Race Course hosts the Deccan Derby. It is held on the 2nd October every year. Some other prestigious races conducted at Hyderabad Race Course include the President of India Gold Cup, Nizam's Gold Cup, the Fillies Championship Stakes, and the Colts Championship Stakes.
The Kolkata Race Course comes under the jurisdiction of The Royal Calcutta Turf Club. The club was founded in 1847 in Calcutta and became the premier horse racing organisation in India during the British Empire. During its heydays, the club was the governing body for most of the courses in the sub-continent. The club was solely responsible for defining and applying the rules that governed the sport. The Kolkata Race Course is among the largest racing venues in India. The races are held between the month of July to September, and again from November to March. The races are conducted majorly on Saturdays and public holidays.
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John Haskell Jr.
ROCKLAND — John W. Haskell Jr. died unexpectedly at his home in Rockland on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
Born in Hartford, Conn., on Feb. 28, 1962, he was the son of John W. Sr. and Vittrice C. Hayes Haskell. Growing up in East Windsor, Conn., with his parents and four sisters, he attended schools there and was a 1980 graduate of East Windsor High School.
In 1983 John moved to Owls Head and has lived in Rockland for the past 20 years. John worked as a cook at various area restaurants and for a time was a day manger at Rockland Burger King. He enjoyed listening to various genres of music and was an avid cribbage player.
Predeceased by his father in 1990, John is survived by his mother, Vickie of Rockland; four sisters and their spouses, Sharon Jepson and her husband, David, of Glastonbury, Conn., Andrea M. Frez of Windsor, Conn., Susan Oliver and her husband, David, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Catherine M. Morring and her husband, Douglas, of Frederickburg, Va.; and one niece, Brianna Morring of Fredericksburg, Va.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to St. Peter's Episcopal Church Building Fund, 11 White St., Rockland, ME 04841. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.
WRFR wishes to extend our sympathy and condolences to John's family. We are aware that John passed away on May 5th unexpectedly. We are sorry to hear this news. John used to phone in to the radio station to "thank," us and offer his appreciation for our presence on the airwaves. It was a pleasure to hear from him and hear about how much he valued local radio. John loved music.
To John's family…..our prayers are with you.
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Mother Nature could have her say in the Central Coast Section boys and girls soccer playoffs. The forecast calls for rain for Wednesday's first-round matches through Saturday's quarterfinals.
Local girls stole the show at Saturday's CCS seedings meeting as three local teams received No. 1 seeds.
Mountain View was the top Div. I seed, St. Francis-Mountain View the No. 1 Div. II seed, with Menlo School-Atherton the No. 1 Div. III seed. All three receive byes into Saturday's quarterfinals, the sites and time to be determined.
The Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division had the top three seeds in Div. I. No. 2 Palo Alto (10-4-5) plays either No. 10 Alisal-Salinas or No. 7 Evergreen Valley-San Jose in the quarterfinals. Los Gatos is the No. 3 seed.
"It shows how strong our league is," Mountain View coach Ivan Bandov said. "We have a good shot, but seeds don't really matter at this point. No matter who we play in the quarterfinals, it's going to be a tough match. It looks like we have the toughest quarterfinal match of any of them."
Should No. 9 Menlo-Atherton (10-5-5) win at No. 8 Santa Teresa-San Jose (9-6-5) on Wednesday at 3 p.m., the Bears would face the Spartans on Saturday.
There was good news and bad news for Los Altos (9-4-4). The good news is that the No. 7 Eagles play at home today at 3 p.m. The bad news is the opponent is traditional West Catholic Athletic League power Mitty-San Jose (14-5-4), the No. 10 seed.
No. 4 Carlmont-Belmont (12-5-3) hosts No. 13 Salinas (12-5-1) in a Div. I girls match Wednesday at 3 p.m.
The Scots boys, seeded No. 8 in Div. I at 8-7-4, play the nightcap of a doubleheader Wednesday, hosting No. 9 San Benito-Hollister (13-5-2) at 6 p.m.
Serra-San Mateo is the highest-seeded local boys team, receiving the No. 3 in Div. II. The Padres (14-2-4) meet either No. 11 South San Francisco or No. 6 Willow Glen-San Jose in Saturday's quarterfinals, the site and time to be determined.
Eight other local boys teams qualified for CCS, while a total of 11 local girls teams qualified.
Email John Reid at firstname.lastname@example.com; follow him at twitter.com/dailynewsjohn.


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DEARBORN, Mich., July 24 (UPI) -- Michigan-based Ford Motor Co., preparing to start negotiations with the United Auto Workers union, says workers shouldn't expect pay raises.
Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, said workers shouldn't expect pay increases at a time when many of their neighbors remain unemployed, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Ford has made nearly $12 billion in profits since the start of 2009, even though it said its average labor costs are higher than its competitors. Hourly workers who received $5,000 profit-sharing checks for 2010 were angry with the millions paid to top executives, the report said.
"We cannot afford to slip back into old habits," Fields told the Free Press as the Big Three automakers prepare for talks with labor union representatives.
Fields said Ford has the "wind at our back … . I wouldn't trade our position for anything."
"Last year, the company did well and … we paid about $5,000 per hourly employee [in profit sharing] in a very difficult environment where their neighbors and friends otherwise are not working," Fields said.
Last week Ford held a lottery in Louisville, Ky., to trim a pool of nearly 17,000 applicants for 1,800 new jobs it will add to make the all-new Ford Escape in November.


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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Carrie Underwood, Diana Krall, John Mayer and Stevie Wonder are to perform with Tony Bennett at AARP's Drive to End Hunger benefit concert in Los Angeles.
AARP announced the lineup Monday for the Sept. 24 event at the Staples Center.
The show is part of a national effort by AARP and AARP Foundation to end hunger among older Americans. To date, Drive to End Hunger has organized food and cash donations to provide more than 2.7 million meals through local hunger relief organizations, AARP said.
"It is terrific to be working with AARP once again, especially for a cause like ending hunger among older Americans, which often does not get much attention. I know this event will make a big difference and I am thrilled to be a part of it and have some of my favorite musical performers join me for the concert," Bennett said in a statement.
"Tony has successfully captured a whole new generation of listeners and at age 85, he's still a consummate performer at the top of his game," added A. Barry Rand, AARP's chief executive officer. "Not only is he a living legend in the world of music, his dedication to giving back to the community is inspiring, and we're thrilled to have him join AARP in our goal to end hunger for older people in America."


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George Entwistle was plainly a hard-working, valuable and loyal servant of the BBC for nearly a quarter of a century.
Yet, good man though he is, he was plainly unfitted for the post of director-general. That became painfully obvious during his recent unimpressive performance before the Commons Culture Select Committee, followed by his mauling interview on the Today programme by John Humphrys only a few hours before he quit. But who selected him for this post? None other than Lord Patten, chairman of the BBC trustees, who stood alongside him as he made his painful resignation statement and said Entwistle had acted with "honour and courage". So it is scarcely any wonder there have been calls for the resignation as well of Lord Patten. He had before him, when he made his choice, an array of people who would almost certainly have been more fitted for the post than the unfortunate Entwistle. Never before can a BBC director-general have faced such an inferno, almost the moment he got his feet under the table.
I am astonished Ann Widdecombe has attacked the Tory authorities for having suspended Nadine Dorries from the party. Widdecombe has described those who took this step as "idiots". Let it not be forgotten Dorries was elected to Parliament not on the strength of her own personality and brilliance, but, like nearly every other Member of Parliament, on the back of one of the major political parties. Those who get elected to the Commons on the strength of their personal popularity could be counted on the fingers of one hand – and I suspect Dorries is not among them.
That is why she has broken faith with the Conservative Party, to whom she owes her seat, by going on this hugely profitable jaunt without telling the whips. So Sir George Young, the Government chief whip, was right to remove the party whip from her.
And Dorries – and Widdecombe – were wrong. Loyalty should still count for something.
A point which her Mid-Bedfordshire constituency party will no doubt bear in mind when she returns.
No wonder David Cameron is scared stiff to hold a referendum on whether Britain stays in or gets out of the European Union - because the signs are there would be a substantial majority of voters who want us to break away. It seems unbelievable they have the brass neck to try to secure £13.8bn in extra funding from national governments for this year and next. It is unbelievable because while taxpayers all over Europe are having to tighten their belts, the EU is demanding yet more. Last month a band of so-called Tory rebels helped to inflict a humiliating Commons defeat on the Government over the question of EU finances. That vote was not binding on the Government. Why not? What is the point of voting at all if the outcome is meaningless?


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This is a Japanese dvi file previewer for X which supports:
1. dvi file of ASCII Japanese TeX(and pTeX) and NTT jTeX.
2. Color dvi file.(support color anti-aliasing.)
3. built-in EPS preview (using ghostscript)
4. printing (using lpr).
5. convert dvi -> ps (using japanese/dvipsk by default).
6. wheel mouse.
And this requires METAFONT, FreeType2 (vector font library),
and kpathsearch libraries version 3.2 (search library).
WWW: http://www.nn.iij4u.or.jp/~tutimura/tex/xdvi.html
No installation instructions: this port has been deleted.
The package name of this deleted port was: ja-xdvik-tetex
distinfo: There is no distinfo for this port.
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
No options to configure
Number of commits found: 23
- Repocopy from japanese/xdvik-vflib to japanese/xdvik because
it no longer depends on VFlib.
- Fix kpathsea searching order. This (Japanese version
of xdvik) now uses $TEXMF/web2c-ptex/texmf.cnf first.
- Some style changes.
Make use of t1lib properly.
PR: ports/68210
Submitted by: Ulrich Spoerlein (q at uni.de)
Approved by: linimon (mentor)
- Use freetype2 support by default and remove VFlib support.
- Fix dependencies (print/teTeX-*).
Approved by: linimon (mentor)
Change MAINTAINERship to submitter.
Submitted by: hrs
Approved by: maintainer no response
o Add new vfontcap.freetype and vfontcap.vflib file (obtained from
the Japanese patch), and use them instead of the old version.
Bump PORTREVISION.
o Tidy up Makefile.
PR: ports-jp/14598[1], ports/63536[2],
Submitted by: SHIOZAKI Takehiko <firstname.lastname@example.com>[1], hrs[2]
Approved by: maintainer no response
- Update to 22.40y1.1.21
- Add WITH_VF2FT knob
PR: ports/62031
Submitted by: hrs
Approved by: maintainer timeout (2 weeks)
Remove BROKEN tag; this port now installs correctly.
BROKEN on 5.x: does not install
Bump PORTREVISION on all ports that depend on gettext to aid with upgrading.
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Use the FIND and XARGS macros introduced in bsd.port.mk 1.391.
Unbreak installation by mktexlsr.
Pointed out by: bento via kris
o Fix version number (w.1.17 is patch level after release).
o Clean up Makefile, pkg-plist (s,share/doc/xdvi,%%DOCSDIR%%, etc..).
PR: ports-jp/13907
Submitted by: KOMATSU Shinichiro <email@example.com>
Approved by: maintainer no response
Update to 22.40.w.1.17.
PR: ports-jp/13672
Submitted by: ITO Tsuyoshi <email@example.com>
Approved by: maintainer timeout (3 months)
Fix the dependencies after the upgrade of japanese/ptex.
I am committing this since the maintainer did not respond to my request to check
on this problem in past two days, this can be a temporary fix.
Submitted by: Harold Gutch <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Unbreak japanese/xdvik-vflib. Real problem was in a depended port.
Thanks to help by: HIYAMA Takeshi, Yoshihiko SARUMARU, and KATO Tsuguru.
Submitted by: KATO Tsuguru
Reviewed by: ports-jp
BROKEN: Incorrect dependency information
PR contained also a new file.
Proposed patch is applied.
correct dependencies.
Fix mismatch problem between RESOLUTION and USEPK_MODE or MAKETEX_MODE.
Convert category japanese to new layout.
Define MASTER_SITE_SUBDIR=asami/LOCAL_PORTS as these are moved to my area on
the local ports tree.
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- SSCLW12-2 12-inch Stainless Steel Clawbar Nail Puller with Dimpler
Warranty: Limited Lifetime WarrantyLightweight at only 14.4 ounces the Stiletto SSCLW12-2 12-inch Stainless Steel Clawbar Nail Puller features a patented dimpler and is recommended for common nails only and the japenese style puller has an improved design for increased nail pulling leverage.
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Women in Charge: end-table edition
Scene: On the end of a long table sat a five-some (including myself and Emily Cavalier who compiled her own musings). Another six folks sat on the other end, our conversations decidedly separate due to the ambient noise and laws of group dynamics. It's not that we're unfriendly, it's that they were aurally very far away.
The following hodgepodge are my reactions and thoughts that, had I been taking notes, might have been captured more accurately. Sorry.
Our moderator asked two questions: Why aren't more women in charge? and What do you think is holding women back? These are basically the same question, and so the answers are closely coupled.
Our thoughts, to wit:
- The Choice: making children interferes with career ambitions. Men do not share this existential concern—their physicality doesn't change to the same extent during his babies gestation period. It's far less disruptive to current work paradigms.
- Timing: a female professional's career-defining years, when compared to a males, overlap with prime baby-making time. This alone can skew the availability of female candidates for leadership-track roles.
- Further inquiry: Assuming gender equality, how does a normal distribution of women taking reproductive sabbaticals affect leadership opportunities compared to the current statistics?
- Good-ol' gender bias: Assertive women are not as well liked as assertive men. There are statistics to back this up. Correllary: women aren't well liked for leadership roles, because leaders are traditionally thought of as assertive.
- Confidence vs. Assertiveness: These two concepts are often conflated. I'm overgeneralizing here, but assertiveness is a good stand-in for confidence, and since assertive women aren't as well liked as assertive males, confidence (and competance) might be harder to demonstrate for females. (Again, I'm generalizing.)
- Infiltrating "boys' clubs" has proven challenging for all involved—even for the more progressive members of each gender. It requires a culture shift and people, by and large, resist change.
- Approach: There are measurable differences in how men and women tend to lead, but, on the whole, they have similar efficacy. The approach to leadership is different—this can be jarring.
- Tradition: Certain occupations have a gender bias, particularly for industries focused on care. These roles aren't typical to the C-suite with respect to traditional corporate structures and skill requirements.
Ultimately, after this conversation, I'm hopeful that we can indentify leaders and thinkers without a gender epithet. It will take time; but, if our Essay Club discussion was any indication, we're on to a good start.


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June 30, 2005
Florida public schools showed significant improvement when they were forced to compete under threat of a voucher program, according to Harvard University researchers Martin R. West and Paul E. Peterson.
The researchers examined the impact of Florida?s "A+ Accountability Plan," which assesses school performance on a grading scale from A to F. Under the plan, students attending F-graded schools are entitled to transfer to another public school or are given a voucher for private school.
The researchers found:
- Students in schools receiving "F" grades perform about 4 percent better in the subsequent year than students in better-performing schools that were not threatened with vouchers.
- The impact of improvement was even greater (about 6 percent) for African-American students, those eligible for a free lunch and among those with low initial test scores.
- Furthermore, the threat of vouchers is even more effective at improving schools than simply the No Child Left Behind Act, which merely allows children to transfer to another public school.
New York Times columnist John Tierney gives the example of Florida's Edison High School in Miami, which, due to its "F" grade, was under the threat of competition from the state's voucher program. Over the past two years:
- A new principal has replaced half of the teachers, and Edison's student-teacher ratio has dropped from 30 to 22.
- Last year, the average test score at Edison rose dramatically, and was among the largest increases of Florida's schools.
In other words, vouchers force competition on underperforming schools. But teachers unions are fighting the state's program. In fact, lawyers are asking the Florida Supreme Court to halt the program under the guise that it gives taxpayer dollars to religious schools. Florida is currently the only state that provides vouchers for any student in a failing public school.
Source: John Tierney, "Vouchers Benefit Everyone But Teachers Unions," Dallas Morning News, June 9, 2005; and Martin R. West and Paul E. Peterson, "The Efficacy of Choice Threats Within School Accountability Systems: Results From Legislatively Induced Experiments," Harvard University, March 23, 2005.
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Flexible Work Arrangements
The George Washington University confirms its commitment to assisting employees in developing a work-life balance by supporting the use of Flexible Work Arrangements, when it is reasonable and practical to do so, and where operational needs will not be adversely affected.
Flexible Work Arrangements can benefit both the employee and the university. By offering flexibility to employees, Flexible Work Arrangements can:
- Allow employees to better balance the demands of their work and home life
- Reduce stress and improve morale
- Reduce absenteeism and increase productivity
- Provide opportunities for expanded service hours
- Improve employee retention and enhance recruitment efforts
Options for Flexible Work Arrangements include:
Within any of the Flexible Work Arrangements, non-exempt employees as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), are still subject to all requirements of the FLSA. Employees who are exempt under the FLSA are expected to work the number of hours required to fulfill their occupational responsibilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements are not an entitlement, nor are they classified as a university benefit. Flexible Work Arrangements do not change the at-will nature of employment with the university and they can be altered or terminated by the university at any time pursuant to business needs.
EEO Notice: The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The "EEO is the Law" notice provides information regarding applicable laws and procedures for filing complaints if you feel the law has been violated (English, Spanish, Chinese).


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Museum Events
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum continues to sponsor community events related to railroad and logging history, model railroading and Little River history.
In April 2005 the museum was host to the Smoky Mountain Division of the National Model Railroaders Association for a picnic and meeting held on the grounds.
The museum sponsored a meeting of the Southern Appalachian Logging Railroad Historical Association, otherwise known as the Black Satchel group, in March 2005.
In November 2003 Bill Hooks gave a special presentation of his "Whistle Over the Mountain" program, held in Maryville, and sponsored by the museum as a fund raiser for our TEA-21 grant.
In August 2002 a special event known as the "Log Jam on the Little River" was held in conjunction with Loyal Legion of Logged On Loggers, and international group of Logging History enthusiasts.
To learn more about these previous events, click the buttons to your left.
With our new building currently under construction (and due to be finished winter 2005-2006), we will have an improved facility to host more events. Watch our website for announcements of upcoming activities!


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The Sweeter Side of Tahini
Sesame paste mixed with a natural sweetener makes for a delicious and healthy dessert. Try it in cookies, as a semifreddo, or even with ice cream.
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Just got back from Joann's. Bought some beautiful black suede that I plan on making a nice tote bag for a friend. By the time all the discounts were taken, I got 2 yards for less than $8 after taxes.
But, it's in desperate need of washing. Any ideas? I have never washed suede before.