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Aiming to boost Alaska's minimum wage to $9.75: Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell on Monday certified a petition to raise Alaska's minimum wage from $7.75 to $9.75 per hour by January 2016. The group sponsoring the initiative, Alaskans for a Fair Minimum Wage, has until Jan. 9 to gather roughly 30,000 signatures that would allow the referendum to appear before voters. The proposal would include an annual cost-of-living adjustment, too. Washington state, at $9.19 per hour, currently has the highest minimum wage in the nation.
Kodiak embezzer headed to jail: A 33-year old Kodiak woman was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Monday and ordered to repay $493,060 she embezzled from Trident Seafoods. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aunnie Steward said Isairis Wolfe used her check-writing authority at Trident to draft some 52 checks to personal associates Anne Wilson, Jeremy Smith, Valerie Olivares and Jamie Fathke. Steward said Wolfe used the money to purchase diamond jewelry, a new truck, an addition to her home and to support her methamphetamine habit.
Begich/Murkowski amendment nicknamed: A package of immigration reforms is currently making its way through Congress, and National Journal reports that an Alaska-focused amendment, which is being included to secure the support of Alaska senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich, has been given a couple of clever, but derisive nicknames as part of a group of "earmark-like" requests. The amendment seeks to preserve visas for low-cost, unskilled seasonal foreign workers employed by Alaska's seafood industry. Sen. Bob Corker says the "crabpicker kickback" or the "Alaska Purchase" is just one of many amendments that he still holds hope for.
Tragedy on the mudflats: Two men attempting to walk about 3 miles from Anchorage to Fire Island Sunday ran into trouble as a fast-moving tide made it difficult for the pair to maneuver through the mud and the frigid water rushing in. One of the men became trapped, disappearing out of view, according to witnesses, while the other reached shore in poor condition. The body of the man who disappeared was recovered early Monday morning. The names of the men have not been made public.
Mystery of the Penny-farthing solved: An antique penny-farthing -- an old-school bicycle with a large front wheel, a high seat and a teeny-tiny back wheel -- has been returned after a man mistakenly snatched it from an antique store in Juneau. The penny-farthing's owner reported the anachronistic contraption missing Wednesday after it had disappeared the previous week. The person found in possession of the missing item reportedly confused the referent of a cardboard "free" sign, taking the bike instead of a magazine.
Gwich'in Warriors win Yukon 1,000 boat race: The Gwich'in Warriors won the extended Yukon 800, a boat race from Fairbanks to Kaltag and back, on Sunday. The Yukon 800 became the Yukon 1,000 due to river flooding that destroyed the race's original turnaround point of Galena. The race began Saturday afternoon, with teams returning to Fairbanks throughout the day Sunday. The Gwich'in Warrior team members, all from Fort Yukon, won the $15,000 purse by finishing under 16 hours. The crew's first-day time was 7 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds, and Sunday's run took 7:58:30.
An unlikely ally? Former half-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came to the defense of Edward Snowden -- the 30-year-old tech contractor who revealed a vast network of data farming on U.S. citizens by the National Security Agency -- during a Saturday appearance on Fox News. Calling the U.S. Government under President Barack Obama "Orwellian," and saying that "Snowden is not the problem -- the problem is government violating our Fourth Amendment rights," Palin indicated that to accuse Snowden of spying is "backwards" on the part of a government that has apparently made a habit of tracking its citizens' behavior. The Obama administration announced its intent to pursue espionage charges against Snowden on Friday. Here's the full video:
Unfashionable Coal: While wrangling continues over restarting Alaska's Healy Unit 2 coal plant, coal projects are being shelved in the Lower 48 as the U.S. shale-fueled natural gas glut continues. As Houston's FuelFix reported Friday, two Texas-based coal plants recently became the latest in a string of proposals to be abandoned as coal becomes less competitive in the face of cheap and plentiful natural gas.


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I'm 5'10" 175 lbs. and sometimes wear a medium cycling jersey, but typically I wear a large. After reading a review on this jersey, I went out on a limb and ordered a size XL. Understand, I don't wear an XL in anything. The jersey (ordered 2) arrived and it was "doable" but tight. I probably should have ordered an XXL which is nuts! Bottom line, order one to two sizes larger than you normally wear and I think you will be very happy with this jersey. Very nice product for the price.


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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 14 (UPI) -- The fifth symphony by Beethoven it isn't.
But, former President Bill Clinton, in between apperances as a political commentator for the CBS News program 60 Minutes, is preparing to take the stage at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock in the role of quest narrator for an Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's concert later this month.
In his debut-performance, Clinton will read from the speeches of his predecessor Abraham Lincoln to the orchestra's rendition of Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait. The concert is scheduled on March 25 in Little Rock.
William Vickery, executive director of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, said Clinton will also read from the "I have a dream" speech from civil rights activist Martin Luther King during the orchestra's performance of Alexander Miller's Let Freedom Ring.
"He is a tremendous personality," Vickery told United Press International Friday. "I think its very courageous for the former president to stand in front of a expected sell-out and read these speeches.
"This is truely a collaborative effort. There are segments that regardless of who you are have to be read in a certain amount of time."
The one-time concert will raise money for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation. "This is all about downtown and the (Clinton) library, which hasn't been completed," Vickery told UPI. "It is going to be a wonderful addition to the city's cultural corridor."
The tickets sell for between $100 and $125. "It isn't sold out yet," he said, but we expect a sell out for the concert later this month at the music hall in downtown Little Rock.


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Oregon, Washington Foundations Merge
The Oregon and Washington credit union foundations have voted to merge and become the Northwest Credit Union Foundation as of Jan. 1.
The move follows the merger of the two states' leagues into the Northwest Credit Union Association last Jan. 1. The NWCUA held its first annual meeting as a combined entity in September.
Combining the resources of the two foundations will better enable the new entity to support "broader community outreach endeavors, small credit union development grants, and professional development scholarships," the foundations said in a statement.
The two organizations have awarded grants of more than $225,000 together so far in 2011 and said programs and services will not be interrupted during the transition. Trustees for both boards will remain during a transition year and a strategic planning session will be held in the first quarter of 2012, organizers said.


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After a 79 percent increase in traffic fatalities last year, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office wants drivers to be more careful on the road.
The number of citations deputies have written so far this year shows they're serious about making their presence felt.
Less than one-third of the way through the year, deputies are already close to reaching the total number of citations –
8,184 – written in 2011. Through April 1, deputies had written 7,869.
"People are in too much a rush," sheriff's Lt. Randy Prickett said. "Nobody wants to leave early."
Traffic fatalities jumped from 19 in 2010 to 34 in 2011. There have been 12 fatalities this year, with seven in April alone.
All deputies can write traffic citations, Prickett said, but most are written by the county's eight traffic deputies.
"Unfortunately, the regular deputies don't have a lot of time," he said.
One of those traffic deputies is Daniel Puckett, who stood on a side street off Gordon Highway on April 18 with his radar gun pointed at vehicles topping a hill near Dan Bowles Road. Almost immediately after zeroing in on a vehicle, he knew its speed.
"Sixty-four. Silver," he said to the first of five deputies in a line of patrol cars.
The deputy headed out, blue lights flashing, after the speeding car. The next officer in line pulled forward to wait for the next offender.
Puckett said drivers often try to claim officers got the wrong car, but with the Kustom Pro Laser III he was using, it was almost impossible not to pin a car down to an exact speed.
Three of this year's fatal crashes occurred on Gordon Highway, a long commuter road connecting multiple counties.
"It's one of our main focuses because of all the traffic," Prickett said.
The crackdown on Gordon Highway continued for two more days and ended with 102 citations, 22 warnings and one DUI charge.
Columbia County has 13 traffic cars focused on catching speeders, Capt. Steve Morris said. He said the county looks at statistical analyses and traffic times to determine when and where traffic cars should be deployed.
So far this year, officers have issued more than 600 speeding citations. The county has one reported traffic fatality so far this year.
Morris said Columbia and Washington roads and Interstate 20 are where they see most speeders.


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This is awful. Happened about 30 minutes north of me.
Please pray for those involved.
Woodmore Elementary School bus driver Johnthony Walker has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide, reckless endangerment and reckless driving, according to Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher.
A school bus slammed into a tree and split apart Monday, killing at least six children in Chattanooga, Tennessee, officials said.
Frantic parents arrived at the scene, screaming and crying.
A spokeswoman for the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office confirmed the death toll. But Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher would only say "multiple children" were killed, declining to specify how many died because the scene was still active.
Fletcher said the bus, which was carrying 35 students in kindergarten through fifth-grade from Woodmore Elementary School, turned over on its side and struck the tree.
Authorities received a call about the crash just before 3:30 p.m., and emergency officials worked for "many hours" to remove all the children from the bus, he said.
Fletcher said 23 victims were transported to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
Speed is a possible factor
"Certainly, speed is being investigated very, very strongly as a factor in this crash," Fletcher said, adding that the investigation was still at an early stage.
He added that driving conditions were clear and dry.
Fletcher said "a warrant has been issued to remove the informational box on the school bus and review the video."
Police said the bus driver is cooperative and talking to investigators.
Fletcher said the families of the victims were still being notified Monday night.
"Taking care of the children that are injured is our No. 1 priority. Taking care of the families who are looking for, caring for and grieving for children is our second priority," Fletcher said.
He added: "Our thoughts, our prayers and all of our efforts are with the families of these children and others impacted by this tragedy."
The National Transportation Safety Board said it would send a team to Chattanooga early Tuesday, according to a tweet from the federal agency's account.
A woman who lives near the crash told CNN affiliate WDEF the impact was so powerful it knocked her power out.
"I just heard a big boom," the woman said.
Fletcher, in a press conference, called the crash scene "a complicated crime scene" that covered a large area.
"What has happened today is every public safety official's absolute worst nightmare, but that is nothing in comparison to the nightmare that families and friends and our community is going through with this tragic loss to children in our community," Fletcher said.
Melydia Clewell, the spokeswoman from the district attorney's office, said at least five children died on the scene, and one died at a hospital.
'Hundreds and hundreds' of donors giving blood
Blood Assurance, a blood bank in the Chattanooga area, extended its hours at three locations, as "hundreds and hundreds" of donors flocked to give blood to treat crash victims, said Mindy Quinn of Blood Assurance.
"We have had people who were refusing to leave until they give blood," Quinn said.
Quinn said they brought two bloodmobiles to one blood bank because of the huge response.
She said they were fast-tracking O-negative donors and trying to schedule donors for the days ahead and into next week.
"The blood isn't going to be needed for just tonight," she said.
Interim Hamilton County Department of Education Superintendent Kirk Kelly called the crash "one of the worst days" the school community has experienced.
"This has been a great tragedy for us. We have suffered a great loss today," Kelly said in a news conference.
He said district schools will be open Tuesday, and officials will offer support for students and staff, including guidance counselors, for as long as they are needed.
"We will do everything that we can to try to help the families involved in this tragedy," Kelly said.
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Guerrilla Eco-Education: LVHRD Part #2
This post provides more details on a recent party thrown by the organization LVHRD (Live Hard). LVHRD is trying a new approach to spreading the sustainability message. The organization has mounted several recent events for their membership and the public. The hope is to educate people about sustainable lifestyle options. The latest was event held on Tuesday, April 24th.
The event was called Bi-Fold III: GRN. [www.lvhrd.org] In this event LVHRD invited two designers to discuss their work within the context of sustainability. Colin Beavan, the "No Impact Man", [noimpactman.typepad.com] who has sworn to live a year without toilet paper, was the host for LVHRD's Bi-Fold III: GRN. Colin, along with his wife, daughter, and dog, are attempting to live in the middle of New York City without making a net impact on the planet.
What made the Bi-Fold III: GRN party look Green? Perhaps the "green" look came from LVHRD's solution to reduce the waste materials used at the party. As LVHRD stated: "for at least one night there will be no little red beer cups and no plastic wine glasses cluttering up the garbage. This means, of course, that your cup can be whatever you choose. If you're a water connoisseur, strap on a Camelbak: [www.camelbak.com] NYC local, Fred Water [lovefred.com], will be on hand to keep you hydrated…We want to see hollow skulls, ceramic goblets, and coconuts. You could even line your pockets with plastic bags, or better yet, double up: come with a friend and bring two bendy straws." I wanted to bring my "conflict-free" [en.wikipedia.org]diamond covered "pimp cup" [www.urbandictionary.com] to imbibe the complementary beer from the, wind powered, [www.brooklynbrewery.com] Brooklyn Brewery, but I thought this may be a bit over the top for a "green" party so I opted for a stainless steel mug from my desk at the office. Reusability is one the most effective ways to lower waste, and you would be surprised how much trash gets left outside the average club every night, even on a slow one.
Russell Robertson's Taxi-Cab Models
The first invited speaker was Russell Robertson, Co-Founder of Hybrid Product Design and Development. He discussed the future of urban mass transit and how, in 2005, he participated in a concept project with the Design Trust for Public Space in NYC. His team was challenged to create a new kind of sustainable, purpose built, taxi to replace the aging fleet of 8 mpg, yellow, Crown Victoria sedans. (We will try to tell you a bit more about each if these people in a future blog post).
The second creative individual that LVHRD highlighted was Marci Zaroff, Founder of Under the Canopy. [www.underthecanopy.com] Marci, who is said to have coined the term "eco-fashion," presented a fashion show to showcase her newest line of organic and socially-just fashions.
Marci Zaroff
In any case, the event was, "standing-room-only", and a big success, bringing out several hundred people with re-useable cups-in-hand. It was great to see so many people come out to learn about the innovative designs of people who are working to help us move toward a sustainable future. I also hope the "bring-your-own-cup-to-get-in" rule, catches on with other promoters and venues in Manhattan. I wonder how may plastic cups from parties, ball games, concerts and festivals [www.besmart.org] go into landfills each year?


text: I have noticed that amongst all the talk of digital recording here, actual computers themselves seem to be where a lot of people are left scratching their heads about what they want a little bit, so I thought that I'd try and help clear a few things up. Firstly, what do you plan on using your computer for? Will it be for live use or in a home studio? This is an easy one for me; if it's for a studio, get a desktop. They are easier to work with, cooling is vastly superior and you get more choice/bang for your buck when it comes to components. Now, if it's for live use this gets a little trickier. If the computer will be doing nothing too resource heavy then a laptop or small form factor computer will probably be okay. If you're going to be running a lot of effects or any other more intensive programs then I'd suggest getting a server case and just mounting it in a rack. The ONLY advantage any other form has over a decent sized stand-alone case is portability, but to me stability is always going to beat that out. "But doesn't a server case require me to build the computer myself?" Yes, it does. Honestly, building a computer is not tricky at all, it's just like lego. By building your own PC you will get a LOT more power for your dollar and develop an understanding as to how it all works, so you can fix it yourself if the need arises. One of the reasons that I think PC's have a bit of a bad rep is because a lot of the store bought ones are pretty terrible. There is no doubt that generally Apple build nicer systems with a much higher build quality, but they cost way more than the components are worth and these days Windows is actually better optimized and will run faster for a lot of people doing audio work*. In this next section I will list all the parts you need when building a computer from scratch and what to consider when buying them. These will also relate to laptop/small form factor parts if you're ever doing upgrades: Case: I often start here, as it's nice to have a visual idea as to what you'll be working with. Look for something well built with plenty of room to work in and keep in mind what sort of cooling it comes stock with. Bigger fans are going to be quieter than small fans, avoid anything with 80mm's. Does the case you like come with a power supply? Consumer level cases often will, personally I'd rather choose my own, check the power supply section for more info. My current build features a Corsair brand case, though I am also quite comfortable with Antec's. CPU: This can be a tricky one as it's hard to know how much power you need down here, one thing to remember though is that desktop CPUs are different to mobile ones (mobile chipsets are used in laptops, small form factors and all in ones)! An i5 is going to be more than enough for most of you desktop users, I have mine water-cooled and running at 5ghz! If I were forced to use a mobile chipset I would get an i7. AMD make some good CPU's also though I'm less knowledgeable there. Motherboard: Match this to your CPU, if it's a standard current-gen Intel chipset then you'll want socket 1155. Look for USB and thunderbolt ports and find something that suits your needs, I tend to buy around the mid-range here as cheap can mean nasty but super expensive boards often just have a lot of stuff you don't need on them. Memory (RAM): This one confuses people I think! It's like megapixels on a camera, everyone thinks that more is instantly better but that isn't always the case. 32gig is going to be no better than 8gig if you're not filling it with data! Open up your current biggest project in your DAW, hit play and then check your processes to see how much of your current RAM you're actually using. What is more important will be your timings and clock speeds, I won't go too much into it here but check the link at the bottom if you're interested**. Also, you're probably looking for DDR3 RAM here, check your motherboard. Video card: A lot of CPU's these days will have built in video, but we're going to ignore that. You can get a discrete video card with passive cooling for about $30 these days that will do the job fine and make zero noise, I'd rather that than generating more heat on your CPU. If you're playing games or doing anything that is going to require a more powerful card then I'll let you do the research for that yourself! Sound Card: This is something I would recommend you ignore for your build, most motherboards will have (usually lacking) on-board sound which should do you until you decide on an external sound card/interface, which I would recommend everyone get from your favourite music/pro-audio shop. This will lower latency, provide better conversion and give you higher quality mic preamps than internal sound cards. I like Focusrite units though there are plenty of other great alternatives out there too, and these days Pro Tools has opened up to all of them if that's your DAW program of choice (though personally I'm into Cubase). Storage: How much space do you need? Pick a good brand here (I like Western Digital and Seagate for platter drives) and work out what you need. Also consider getting a Solid State Drive (I like Corsair and Intel) for your operating system and DAW while saving files to your hard disk drive, this will speed everything up and will keep your audio files more secure. Power Supply: Another area where you really shouldn't skimp, this is the one component that has the ability to blow all the others up! I like Corsair models from 500watt upward. Cooling: Your case cooling is probably fine, but you might want to consider an after-market CPU cooler if you're over-clocking or just want something a little quieter. Stock cooling will be fine for most people though. Over-clocking: While not a part, I have mentioned it a few times here so I figure I should explain it for those not in the know. Over-clocking is when you alter any part of your computer to run faster than it would out of the factory, this allows you to get more for your money. Keep in mind that it does generate more heat, which is the single biggest killer of components, so do it slowly and make sure your cooling is up to it. There are plenty of guides for doing this online, so if you're feeling adventurous I'll let you look it up yourself! I think I covered most of the basics here, if there is something I forgot or you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask and I'll do my best to answer them/add them to this post. I hope this helps someone! *Source: http://www.dawbench.com/ **RAM info: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/26/ Also I suggest anyone using Windows to check out Focusrite's optimization page, I find step 4 to really help people on slower machines and step 3 can be pretty useful too. http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase/en/article.php?id=1071


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wi-Tribe, Jordan's most reliable wireless broadband Internet service provider, participated as the exclusive Internet provider in Microsoft Open Door 2010, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Amman.
Mr. Amer Sunna, wi-tribe CEO said:" We are proud to have joined forces with a global market leader such as Microsoft to make this event a successful one, and we will always continue to cooperate with the private and public sectors to support ICT initiatives."Microsoft Open Door 2010 demonstrated the latest in technology and showcased Microsoft's latest products and innovations. One example is the latest Kinect for Xbox 360 gaming console, which brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller.
The Microsoft event shed light on new technology that combines the Internet, information centers, mobile phones, and the traditional computer features. It also tackled the latest developments regarding Cloud Computing and the possibilities of replacing previous applications.
wi-tribe provided the event with hi-speed Internet connectivity through its state-of-the-art technology designed especially to accommodate such a big event which enabled participants to enjoy a disruptive-free Internet.
The event had sessions for technology experts, developers, companies, and various others for ICT executives to address the new market trends. Such trends included Cloud Computing, New Development Platforms, the best practices for establishing an optimized work environment and mobile application development platforms.
IT decision makers, directors and managers, professionals and developers in addition to more than 5000 fans of Microsoft technology attended the two-day event.
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The Smoothie King Center??
The Hawks are hardly a team brimming with spectacular talent. Their two most impressive players – Al Horford (injured) and Paul Millsap (newly minted all-star) aren't exactly known for flash, but instead rumble through the league being efficient and looking up at the rim as they put home floaters and power layups.
Despite the lack of a star and flashy play, the Hawks are still getting along pretty well by embracing the new NBA in all its glory: They shoot a lot of threes. In fact, they shoot the 2nd highest rate of threes in the league, jacking up a triple on 30.1% of their shots. Since the team as a whole shoots 37% from deep, good for 8th in the league, they take advantage of the simple fact that a 37% shooter from three is at least as good than a 50% shooter from 2. (Yes, I know the math unequivocally states the 37% shooter is better – but some 2-point shooters also get lots of free throws. 3-point shooters not so much)
So tonight we get to see the first real test of the improved defense the Pelicans have sported over the past couple weeks. Can they get out on a team that has 10 different people averaging a pair of threes or more per game?
Tipoff is at 7 Central. Enjoy the Game!
The Smoothie King Center??
Your keys indicate ATL is well coached. I haven't seen them this year & look forward to the game tonight.
Yes! Really. Like, for real. It's kind of a big deal.
The naming rights were for sale. You could have bought them.
It's a LA based company. Why hate?


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ATHENS, Ga. — Mark Richt has a lot on his to-do list as Georgia's head coach.
In 2010, he was busy working to close strong on a much-hyped "Dream Team" recruiting class.
He also needed to find a kicker to replace Blair Walsh, who would end his career as the SEC's all-time leading scorer.
"I tried to get our recruiting crew to get me as much film of the best kickers in the Southeast and around the country, and I looked at them all," Richt said.
Marshall Morgan, from Coral Springs, Fla., who is in his sophomore season, was the guy that Richt wanted.
"I wanted to make the call on that one," Richt said. "He's the guy we offered first, and thankfully he decided to come."
It might not have looked like a good move last season.
Morgan had his share of struggles as a freshman, making 8 of 14 field goals, and then was forced to miss the first two games of this season after a boating under the influence arrest. But Morgan has been as solid as anybody on the team during this turbulent season filled with injuries and close games.
Morgan made 18 of 20 field goals, good for 90 percent, tops in the SEC and sixth nationally among those with 20 or more attempts.
The all-conference selection has made his past 13 field goal tries.
"The teammates, they have a lot of confidence in me now," Morgan said. "The coaches, they just felt comfortable putting me out there for longer field goals and more field goals. It just feels great. … I'm going into the bowl game with a lot of confidence and into next season."
Morgan is the only kicker in the FBS to make two field goals of 55 yards or more this year. He made a 56-yarder against Tennessee that is tied with five others for the longest this season.
"Marshall's a freak athlete," Georgia receiver Chris Conley said. "He'll come out and kick 50-yard field goals for like 10 minutes at practice and nail each of them at different angles."
Morgan's favorite game was against Florida, where he made field goals of 49, 27 and 32 yards in a 23-20 victory.
"If I have a good game against Florida and we beat them, of course, you can't beat that," Morgan said.
Morgan has even flipped his results on extra points. He's a perfect 46 of 46 this season after going 63 or 67 last year, when even some of those that went through the uprights were an adventure. Not this year.
"No pinballs," Morgan said.
Morgan said on the field he worked more on angled kicks, which "made the area to make it a lot smaller and then when you go to kick a regular field goal, it's like nothing." Off the field, the support from his family, including three brothers, and his roommates Greg Pyke, Collin Barber and Trent Frix, helped him get through the early-season suspension.
The one area of his game that Richt wants him to improve on in the offseason is kickoffs as 17 of Morgan's 67 kickoffs (25.3 percent) went for touchbacks. As a team, Georgia ranked 12th out of 14 teams in touchbacks and 13th in kickoff coverage.
Richt didn't want to mess with Morgan's kickoffs while his field goals and extra points were going so well.
"I've been working on driving it more," Morgan said. "You see a lot of kickers just driving it really low just to get the touchback every time. That would be nice, but we're also getting them down before the 25 with the hang time and stuff so that's good, too."
Morgan was a semifinalist this year for the Lou Groza Award for nation's top kicker. If he keeps at his current pace, he figures to be a top candidate to be a finalist next year.
"I saw in the spring the things that I was seeing in high school film on a consistent basis," Richt said. "It carried through the summer and the fall, and he's been really good. I'm happy that he got to show everybody how good he can be."


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Peter Mandelson highlighted four areas of savings in his Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, that could be extended across Whitehall
1 Targeting benefits
Mandelson's plan Target support for students on "those most in need".
Wider plans Ministers are said to be examining whether Britain can still afford some universal benefits which help the middle classes. Two benefits in the spotlight are: winter fuel payments, worth up to £250 for most people aged over 60 and up to £400 for those aged over 80; and child benefit, worth up to £20 a week for the eldest child.
Pain rating Labour and the Tories are both wary of tackling universal benefits because that would lead to a major expansion of means-testing which would hit low and middle income earners. Any reforms are likely to be restricted to benefits already means-tested.
2 Co-payments
Mandelson's plan Government, employers and individuals will all make "shared contributions" towards the costs of vocational training and higher education.
Wider plans Labour is keen for co-payments to be used in areas it hopes will be relatively uncontentious, such as higher education and new roads.
Pain rating Supporters of Tony Blair, who flirted with extending co-payments to health, have backed away from such sensitive territory. The Tories would only introduce co-payments for new public services, which means no charges for the NHS and none for existing roads.
3 Decentralisation
Mandelson's plan Labour will "decentralise and empower" as it moves towards more flexible further education able to respond to the demands of employers.
Wider plans Handing power down from the state is being pushed by Labour and the Tories. Mandelson said Labour is handing power to the individual by setting out a series of entitlements in public services. The Tories want to preside over a "post-bureaucratic age" in which individuals, strengthened by the internet, direct the organs of the state.
Pain rating All governments and oppositions are pledged to decentralise power. They usually find it difficult to relinquish the reins of power.
4 Cull of quangos
Mandelson's plan A review of quangos, such as the Skills Funding Agency, "will have the aim of cutting out overlapping bureaucracy and duplicated programmes".
Wider plans Some of the quangos created during the last decade will face squeezes whoever wins the election. Labour has launched a scheme called Total Place. This examines the work of all public agencies in a particular area to see if there is any duplication. The Tories have gone further and said ministers would take over the powers of quangos unless they meet three criteria: if their work is technical, if impartiality is required, and if, in the case of statistics, independence is needed.
Pain rating Few tears are likely to be shed if well-paid quango chiefs take a pay cut. But the Tories have been criticised for saying that Ofcom would be trimmed. Critics said that Ofcom is a regulator whose work cannot be done by ministers.


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MSI KT3 Ultra-ARU KT333 Motherboard Review
This content was originally featured on Amdmb.com and has been converted to PC Perspective's website. Some color changes and flaws may appear.Following on the footsteps of the recent MSI K7D Master-L review, MSI is back on Amdmb.com touting yet another motherboard for the AMD platform. A quick glance at the Amdmb.com Reviews Page shows that we have seven motherboards reviewed from MSI on the site, tied with Epox for the highest of any other manufacturer. While quantity does not always equal quality, for the most part MSI's boards have been getting good scores and done well when compared to the other motherboards.
Besides being one of the better manufacturers, using their close ties to both VIA and AMD, MSI is able to get motherboards out very quickly after the launch of a new chipset or processor. The MSI KT3 Ultra motherboard is the first KT333 motherboard to be reviewed here at Amdmb.com, though admittedly there are quite a few already in line behind it. :) Their K7N420 nForce board is still the only to reach our labs and also showed the company's passion for quality products.
Now, let's see if the KT333 motherboard from MSI will follow in these tracks. Here is a quick look at the board specs:
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Socket A (200/266 MHz Support)
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6x - 15x
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100-220 MHz
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3 x 184-pin DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100/PC2700 Support
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4x AGP
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2x Standard USB ports
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6-channel AC'97 Audio
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All-Star cast for Kempton classic
The original cast for the delayed Boxing Day special at Kempton is due to reassemble on Saturday, with only a few minor changes.
In his bid for his record fifth King George VI Chase, Kauto Star is still due to face ten rivals, chief of whom — in case anyone had forgotten during the period of limbo — are judged by the market to be Long Run, Nacarat and Riverside Theatre.
One jockey will be missing; Tom Scudamore was yesterday ruled out of the ride on the 2009 runner-up Madison Du Berlais after damaging a kidney in a fall at Sandown on Saturday. "I took a bit of a kick," he said, "and a scan has showed I'd torn a bit of kidney, and I've got to go back in two weeks for another scan."
His replacement on the David Pipe-trained ten-year-old will be decided later in the week.
Despite his retaining stable, that of Alan King, sending runners to Warwick the same afternoon, Robert Thornton will retain his ride on Forpadydeplasterer.
The Irish raider , runner-up in his last seven races, will be stepping up to three miles for the first time and, though the forecast rain is a matter of some concern to trainer Tom Cooper, the nine-year-old will line up.
"Soft ground is something we could do without," he said yesterday, "but the plan is to travel over and have a go. And he won't get beat for lack of fitness, we've been able to keep on the go since Christmas." The sympathetic reaction to the admirable grey chaser Monet's Garden's current illness — the Nicky Richards-trained 12-year-old is suffering from a life-threatening hoof infection — leaves no doubt about how much most of those involved in the sport, whether as participants of observers, care about the animals who provide their livings and entertainment.
Rules about their treatment have rightly been tightened up over the years and yesterday the British Horseracing Authority confirmed that a high-profile jumps trainer will next month face charges relating to a serious welfare breach.
Howard Johnson, who has had stars like Inglis Drever, Direct Route and Tidal Bay under his care, has admitted running a horse that had undergone a neurectomy, an operation to desensitise the back of the of the foot by partially removing the nerves that serve the area. It is normally used as a last resort to alleviate the pain associated with navicular disease (the very problem plaguing Monet's Garden) and can be effective on animals in retirement. But horses having had a neurectomy are forbidden to race, on the grounds that if they cannot feel pain — a warning signal — they have no defence against doing themselves further damage.
The chaser Striking Article ran eight times after undergoing surgery. The neurectomy was discovered during a post-mortem after the horse was destroyed after suffering a fatal injury at Musselburgh. Johnson will also face charges over the administration of anabolic steroids to three different horses.
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Dubai's non-oil trade hits record levels
Dubai's non-oil foreign trade hit a record Dhs1 trillion in the first 10 months of this year, up 13 per cent on the same period in 2011.
New data, released yesterday, shows that overseas non-oil trade hit Dhs1.029 billion in the period from January to October 2012, compared to the Dhs911 billion recorded in the ten months last year.
Crown Prince of Dubai HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the strong figures showed the success of the emirate's efforts to adopt "international standards and best practices" in order to encourage "successful partnerships with regional and international businesses".
He also said the growth in the emirate's foreign trade reflects the strength of local economy in "surpassing the repercussions of the world financial crisis." The trillion-dirham bounty includes direct trade, trade from free zones and warehouse customs trade, said Ahmed Butti Ahmed, director general of Dubai Customs and executive chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zones.
The bullish figures posted by the emirate this year are in part due to Dubai's "modern and reliable" ports and airports and its position as a "major gateway to the region's trade with the rest of the world," Ahmed said.
He added that the value of trade recorded in the first ten months of the year is almost equal to the Dhs1.1 billion total for the whole of 2011.
The new figures show that India remains Dubai's major trading partner, with total trade between the two nations valued at Dhs127 billion until the end of October. Next on the list was the other Asian giant - China - which saw trade with Dubai hit Dhs94 billion over the ten months. Third was Switzerland with Dhs94 billion; fourth the United States with commercial exchanges worth Dhs59 billion and Turkey was in fifth place with Dhs42 billion-worth of trade. The value of trade with these five countries alone was Dhs395 billion - or 38.5 per cent of Dubai's total non-oil trade.
When it comes to the emirate's imports over the period, gold topped the list with a value of Dhs113 billion, followed by communications networks equipment worth Dhs42 billion, diamonds worth Dhs38 billion, and cars worth Dhs26 billion.
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'Happy Feet Two' review: Out of ideas
Published 4:00 am, Friday, November 18, 2011
Happy Feet Two
Animation. Starring the voices of Elijah Wood, Pink and Robin Williams. Directed by George Miller. (PG. 100 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.)
The prospect of writing a bad review of "Happy Feet Two" is about as appetizing as kicking a puppy. But what if it's a puppy that eats all the furniture - or at least the better part of two hours? And what if it's a puppy that's not a puppy at all, or even a penguin, but a vast money-making machine that's stretched out and plodding and features bad performances of good songs, good performances of bad songs, and dances by creatures who cannot dance, because they can barely move their feet, because they're penguins.
Let's just talk here: If you want to hear Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation," you have the option of listening to Janet Jackson. Or you can go see "Happy Feet Two," to see computer-generated penguins doing tiny synchronized dance movements and to hear Pink (as Gloria, the mama penguin) screwing up the vocal.
Likewise, if you want to hear the tenor's big aria from the third act of "Tosca," you can choose from Pavarotti or Giuseppe Di Stefano. Or, in "Happy Feet Two," you can hear a computer-generated baby penguin, with the voice of a boy soprano, singing the aria with new lyrics: "You don't need to fly to be awesome!"
One scene in "Happy Feet Two" has some genuine suspense - it involves an elephant seal that gets trapped under the water and needs to be rescued. There are also a couple of scenes involving a pair of krill (voiced by Brad Pitt and Matt Damon) that hold interest because the underwater visuals are so lush and colorful. But the rest of the movie offers only the idea of suspense, the idea of crisis, the idea of emotion, the idea of connection, the idea of humor - which is the same as saying it offers the counterfeit of those things. Yet just because it's a children's film hardly means that a gesture should be accepted as the real thing.
Anyway, this whole global-warming situation? It's getting bad. While Mumble (Elijah Wood), his son (Ava Acres) and a few other young emperor penguins are away from the community, the ice breaks, avalanches occur, and the entire penguin nation finds itself trapped in a snow valley surrounded by mountains. The rest of the movie involves the efforts of every penguin outside the vast ditch to rescue the penguins stuck inside. Pink (that is, Gloria) is one of the marooned penguins, but that doesn't stop her from singing another song. So no luck there.
The movie's bereftness of invention can be measured by how no story element builds on another. Instead, "Happy Feet Two" is plotted so that a bunch of disparate things happen, until it's time to end the movie. Along the way, there are un-involving distractions, such as the passion of a penguin named Ramon for an indifferent penguin.
Just offhand, do you get an arctic chill when I mention that the voice of Ramon is Robin Williams?
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Friday night (or morning or whatever) Bergeron's HC Lugano took on Seguin's HC Beil in Switzerland. Lugano won the game 6-3 with both Bruins' goal scorers putting the puck in the net for their respective
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Patrice is having a hellofatime with Lugano. He currently has 4 goals and 4 assist (8 points) in 3 games for the club, including a plus/minus of +10. Seguin is faring just as well, though his numbers aren't as impressive as Patrice's. In 9 games with HC Beil, Seguin has 3 goals and 7 assists (10 points).


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This is a continuation of copending application Ser. No. 07/690,692 filed on Apr. 24, 1991.
The invention concerns a process and a circuit arrangement for the deactivation, and subsequent proof of deactivation, of a resonance label.
A process of this sort is already known from the EP-A-287 905 which has also been applied successfully. However, it has to be considered that contradicting demands exist in regard to the power emitted by the deactivator. In order to be able to deactivate labels over the largest possible distance and to avoid tight production tolerance for economical reasons, the demand for the highest possible energy to be transferred onto the label exists. On the other hand, legal barriers are set in specific countries which set limits to the emitted power. These limits are simply necessary because of the required compatibility with components of radio frequency operated security devices. In this case the critical factors are the peak values and the duration of the operating factor of the emitted power.
The invention is thus based on the objective to transfer a maximum of energy onto the resonance label with the shortest possible sending duration and with low peak power. This objective is obtained by a process for the deactivation and subsequent proof of a resonance label which has a resonant circuit with a certain Q factor and a center frequency. The process can be performed by a circuit device. The resonant circuit is energized with and disabled by a deactivation energy during the deactivation process. The process includes the step of dividing the time into a continuous alternating sequence of first and second periods which directly follow one another.
The process includes transmitting, by means of at least one transmission antenna, a deactivation energy during each of the first periods of time in the form of a sequence of separate deactivation impulses for causing the resonant circuit of the resonance label to oscillate in a resonant mode. The height and width of each of the deactivation impulses and the number of the deactivation impulses within the impulse sequence being such that the impulse sequence delivers sufficient energy to deactivate the resonance label. The process includes stopping the transmission and disabling the at least one transmission antenna for each of the second periods of time. The process includes activating, at the beginning of each of the second periods of time, receiving means for receiving the decaying oscillations of a resonant label which is present and which has not successfully been deactivated during a preceding one of the first time periods.
The invention is based on measurements and experiments that show that the equilibrium between emitted energy and the energy used in the label by heat loss and radiation can already be obtained after relatively few oscillations with a constant electromagnetic alternating field and with a deactivation frequency that corresponds with the label. Each further oscillation emitted from the deactivation antenna increases the possibility of a deactivation of the resonance label only inconsiderably.
Because the process is executed with successive impulses within an impulse group instead of with single impulses, as it is suggested in the previously mentioned EP-A, each impulse represents an oscillation stimulation for the resonant circuit determined by the label, in which the energy which was only slowly released from the label is stored and built up within the label. Each single impulse can thus be considerably weaker than thus far assumed, if equally large ranges are considered. This means that the possibility of interferences by other components is also reduced considerably. Compared to conventional processes, this leads to practically no increase in the total emitted energy despite the utilization of one impulse group, which means from several impulses each, because the single impulses are weaker.
According to a preferred example, the process is executed such that the length of each of the first periods of time is calculated from the Q factor and the center frequency of the resonant circuit of the resonance label. In a preferred example, the length of each of the first periods is no more than 100 microseconds, preferably no more than 50 microseconds, and in particular no more than 10 microseconds. In a preferred example, the length of each of the second periods is at least ten times, preferably at least one hundred times, and in particular about one thousand times the length of the first period. It is generally possible to select the duration of the burst pauses, and the duration between two impulse groups (bursts), in such a way that a certain amount of energy from the previously emitted impulse group remains in the label if the same is not yet deactivated and thus might contribute to the oscillation buildup.
According to a preferred example, the circuit device has a clock generator for generating a clock frequency. The circuit arrangement has a first timing means connected to the clock generator. The first timing means derives from the clock frequency a first periodical sequence of impulses each of which has a length equal to one of the first periods. The circuit device has a second timing means connected to the first timing means. The second timing means derives from the first sequence of impulses a second periodical sequence of impulses of the same periodicity. Each of the impulses of the second sequence having a length equal to one of the second time periods and adjoining a respective impulse of the first sequence.
The circuit device has an impulse generator for generating a continuous sequence of the deactivation impulses with a certain frequency. The circuit device has a transmitting means with at least one transmission antenna. The transmitting means is connected to the impulse generator circuit via first control means which are controlled by the first sequence of impulses. The circuit device includes receiving means with at least one receiving antenna and second control means which is controlled by the second sequence of impulses. The circuit device includes disabling means which are connected to the at least one transmission antenna and is controlled by the second sequence impulses.
Further details of the invention result from the following description of the examples that are schematically represented in the drawings. They show:
FIG. 1: a first example of a circuit arrangement according to the invention, in particular for battery operation;
FIG. 2: an alternative with a simplified circuit; and
FIG. 3: a modified example with at least two transmission antennas.
A central clock generator 1, for example with a clock frequency of between 20 and 30 Hz, preferably 25 Hz, is supplied by a power supply unit 15 which can include one or more batteries, as this is symbolically shown; however, it can also be provided with circuit connectors 16 and, if so desired, can be switched between either one of the two power sources.
The clock generator 1 can be provided with a synchronization coupling 17 in order to be able to be synchronized with other devices. The frequency of the clock generator determines the number of transmissions (number of the emitted impulse groups or bursts per time unit) of the deactivation circuit. For this purpose a sequence of short strobe impulses is produced from the edges of the rectangular output voltage of the clock generator 1 by a stage 2.
It should also be mentioned that it would generally be possible to utilize a clock generator 1 with different forms of signals than rectangular impulses, but then a subsequently switched impulse forming stage would have to be inserted because only the most defined edges are advantageous for the production of the strobe impulses in the stage 2. This stage 2 represents some sort of time function element that determines the burst duration by the duration of the rectangular signals produced by it. It can, for example, be constructed as a flip-flop that reacts to the ascending edges of the rectangular signal produced by the clock generator 1.
Because the energy transmitted to the labels can only be effectively utilized during limited durations, the duration of the strobe impulses has to be limited correspondingly. The maximum number of impulses per impulse group will in general be determined by the Q-factor of the kind of resonance labels utilized. A label with a high Q-factor will most of the time necessitate more impulses until the equilibrium between the received and emitted power is obtained than a label with a lower Q-factor. It always should be remembered that the Q-factor, as already described in the EP-A-285 559, depends on one hand on the quality of the dielectric of the label and on the other hand on the size of the space free of conductive coating within the inductor winding. It is especially beneficial if the number of impulses per impulse group is calculated from Q/2, which means it corresponds with half the Q-factor. This means that, for example, a label with the factor Q=100 necessitates about 50 impulses which, for example, corresponds with a duration of the strobe impulses of about 6 microseconds with an impulse frequency of 8 MHz. This is the reason why the duration of the strobe impulses should amount to no more than 100 microseconds, but will lie considerably below this value in most cases, for example at about 50 microseconds. Practical experiences have shown that durations of 10 microseconds can be sufficient. These ratios can vary depending on the construction of the labels and the local conditions, but usable results were already obtained with durations of only about 5 microseconds (�1 microsecond). It was even possible to obtain durations of only 1 microsecond.
The strobe impulses released by the time function element 2 reach the input of a gate circuit (AND-gate) 3, whose other input is connected with an impulse sequence generator 4 that preferably produces a sequence of rectangular impulses. This gate 3 is opened by the strobe impulses of the time function element 2 and allows the penetration of a group of impulses that were released by the generator 4 during the corresponding duration (the burst duration). The strobe time is selected in correspondence with the previously described text in order to allow the penetration of the desired number of impulses.
This clearly shows that the stages 1 through 4 together represent the impulse generator circuit for the emission of impulse groups or bursts. They can, if so desired, be replaced by other circuits, for example by an HF-start-stop generator that is activated by a time function element and thus switches itself off after each start and after emission of the predetermined number of impulses. The initially described solution is preferred because such a generator generally necessitates a certain response time.
It is already known that the resonance labels are subject to certain production tolerances, which should not be set too strictly for production purposes. Analog to this it is also possible that the natural frequency and/or resonance frequency of such labels can be subject to certain fluctuations. It is thus advantageous if the impulse sequence generator 4 either contains an impulse sequence frequency modulator within itself or, as shown, is connected with an external modulator 14. This stage 14 can be constructed in different forms and can also have different functions. An adjustment of the frequency spectrum is desired because an adaptation to the utilized labels is very advantageous. In this case, the stage 14 can be provided with a device that allows either continuous adjustment or a change-over.
For the purpose of modulation of the impulse sequence frequency, two other possibilities are applicable: the modulation can be executed either within a single impulse group or from burst to burst. Because the burst duration is relatively short, the first variation will only show conditional success if it is not coupled with at least the second variation. In the most simple structural solution, a modulator is constructed as a ramp generator which impresses a continuous displacement of the impulse sequence frequency on the generator 4, in which the displacement will show its effect within each impulse group, as well as from impulse group to impulse group. However, if the modulator 14 is controlled by the outputs of an amplifier stage 5 and is thus indirectly controlled by the strobe impulses of the time stage 2, then no displacement of the frequency occurs during the burst pauses between the single impulse groups, but always occurs during a strobe impulse, in which the length of the ramp corresponds with a multiple of the duration of the strobe impulse and is thus only completed after several strobe impulses.
The amplifier 5 has the role of a driving circuit for a high-level stage (power stage) 6 that obtains its power supply by a voltage transformer 7. This voltage transformer is, just like the HF-oscillator 4, shown as being connected to the supply stage 15 and can be provided with a separate power supply if the same is obtained by batteries. The signal is subsequently conveyed from the power stage 6 to the transmission antenna C, L1.
Because of the relatively low total energy consumption it is easily possible to construct the deactivation circuit as battery operated device. In any case it is advantageous to connect the circuit with a conventional bar-code-scanner 19 or to attach at least one of the two antennas C, L1 and/or L2 shown on the housing of this scanner 19. The scanner 19 can be constructed differently, however it is advantageous if a flatbed scanner or a vertical scanner, as they are utilized in cash registers, is applied.
The advantage of such a measure is clear: during the reading of the bar code, which is most of the time attached to a resonance label, by the scanner 19 an automatic and simultaneous deactivation of the label is executed. The deactivation circuit can be constructed much simpler because of the smaller dimensions (=lower deactivation output). With flatbed scanners the antenna is, for example, simply mounted onto the scanner as an accessory or with vertical scanners is simply assembled in front of the scanner. This can even result in an especially high deactivation rate, if the scanner is held immediately onto the label. This can even further reduce the necessary deactivation energy.
The scanner 19 can be connected to the shown circuit arrangement by means of a plug jack 20 and a coupling 21, in which the plug jack 20 can close the circuit for a change-over 22 that can selectively switch the power supply from battery operation to the main power supply circuit. This change-over also allows the switching to battery operation if so desired.
FIG. 1 shows that a second time function element 9, which can, for example be constructed as a flip-flop, is connected to the output of the time function element 2, in which this flip-flop produces strobe impulses with a considerably longer impulse duration compared to the impulse duration of the strobe impulses produced by the time function element 2. This time function element 9 switches on the reception circuit during the burst pauses. For this purpose the time function element 9 is triggered by the descending edge of the strobe impulse from the stage 2. The reception circuit detects a subsequently oscillating (and thus apparently not yet deactivated) label. Such a signal is received by the already mentioned reception antenna L2, which is switched before a limitation stage 10 in order to prevent a saturation and destruction of that part of the reception. As soon as an HF-amplifier 11 is released by the time function element 9, the received signal can be correspondingly amplified and conveyed to an evaluation stage 12 which, as symbolically shown, can also trigger optical and/or acoustical signal devices 23, 24.
It might also be desired to trigger the signals devices 23, 24 for different purposes. In some locations it might be preferred if the corresponding signal device 23 or 24 respectively is only triggered if a deactivation has not been executed. This will also be the normal scenario. Sometimes it might also be desired that the successfully executed deactivation is confirmed by the corresponding signal device 23 and/or 24 by activation of the same. If the latter is the case, only a selector switch 25 has to be connected to the circuit shown.
By different logical interactions it is also possible to activate other operational modes of the signal devices 23, 24, for example by interaction of the information "label registered," "label produces subsiding echo" (not deactivated), "label echo does not occur abruptly" (deactivated). The change-over 25 can be formed by a switch that can be adjusted to several different positions instead of by one simple switch, as it is shown.
FIG. 1 also shows that the time function element 9 does not only open and close a time window while the reception circuit L2, 10-12, 23-25 is activated, but that this time window signal also reaches a circuit stage S1 over an amplifier 8 (for the adaptation of the impedance).
An attenuator resistor circuit R1 is switched into the antenna circuit C, L1 by means of this circuit stage S1 which is preferably formed by an electronic switch. The attenuator resistor circuit R1 can be formed by a single attenuator resistor, as it is shown in our example, or by several elements. The interfering influence of the resonant antenna circuit C, L1 on the receptor circuit is largely eliminated by this attenuator resistor circuit R1 and thus simplifies the subsequent detection of eventual label echoes by the reception antenna L2. During the duration of the strobe impulses, which means while the bursts are emitted and increased power is fed into the antenna C, L1, the switch S1 is closed and the attenuator resistor circuit R1 is bypassed.
In order to avoid an influence of this label deactivation on a label detection system operating in the close vicinity, the clock generator 1 can be synchronized with this particular detection system. This can, for example, be obtained by means of a cable and the connector 17; on the other hand the necessary synchronization signal can also be obtained in a wireless manner from the reception circuit. For this purpose, the same is provided with elements 26 (FIG. 1) which are able to discriminate the signals received from the label detection system and to produce a suitable synchronization signal from the same for the synchronization of the impulse sequence transmission. It should also be mentioned that it might not only be desired to synchronize the clock generator 1 with other components by the connection 17, but to also divert a synchronization signal from the circuit in order to determine when a burst pause occurs. This can be obtained by a synchronization output 17'.
In the example according to FIG. 2 the same elements that have the same function also carry the same reference symbols as in FIG. 1. In this case some elements of the illustration in FIG. 1 are missing, because they either are actually not present or are present but not shown. In any case it is understood that the single characteristics of the different examples can be replaced amongst each other and/or combined with each other.
This again primarily concerns a battery operated device, although a power circuit operated device is also possible. This can also be seen in connection with a bar-code-scanner 19. In order to simplify the circuit and to be able to attach the antenna C, L in a more simple manner on the housing of the scanner 19, only one single antenna C, L is provided which is alternately operated as transmission and reception antenna.
For this purpose, the output of the power stage 6 and the input of the limitation stage 10 is connected with a controlled change-over stage S1' that alternately connects the antenna C, L with the output of the power stage 6 and/or the input of the limitation stage 10. The control of this change-over stage S1' is executed by the time window signal of the time function element 9 and the amplifier 8, similar to the circuit stage S1 in FIG. 1. This means a more space-saving form of construction and represents an advantageous form of construction, compared to conventional circuits in which such a change-over possibility is rather unlikely. The attenuator resistor R1 can be switched as natural resistor of the limitation stage 10 and can be bypassed by the circuit stage S1. It could also be switched off in a different manner than by bypassing.
If a label assumes a difficult position relative to the transmission antenna, as for example exactly vertical to the antenna, then it can practically receive no energy from the same. In order to avoid this, it is advantageous if a number of transmission antennas are provided, which means at least two. In the case of two transmission antennas C1', L1' and C", L" shown in FIG. 3 it is advantageous (because of the occurrence mentioned in the beginning of this paragraph) if these antennas are arranged vertically to each other. If more than two antennas are provided, which will generally not be necessary, they can be arranged in corresponding angles to each other.
In this case it is of the utmost importance that the output signals of the power stage 6 are distributed on the transmission antennas C', L1' and C", L1", which in turn is obtained by a change-over stage S1" that is assigned to the antennas and has the function of a multiplex stage if several antennas are provided. However, this multiplex stage S1" is not controlled by the time function element 9 like the other antennas that are assigned to the circuit stage S1' and S1, but by a frequency divider 13 that again divides the strobe impulses from the time function element 2 in order to convey the impulses of an impulse group to the antenna C1', L1' in half of the time and to the antenna C", L1" in the other half of the time. In correspondence with this, the strobe impulses of the stage 2 will be longer than in the cases described in FIGS. 1 and 2.
Because in this case another separate reception antenna is used, it is suggested that absorptive attenuators R1' and R1" should be provided in the antenna circuits C', L1' and C", L1" and that the same can be bypassed for the transmission mode by the circuit stages S1a a and S1b. Because the transmission antennas are only effective in succession, it would also be possible to not address them by the time function element 9, but to also synchronize them with the frequency divider 13, but this effort is not necessary in most cases. It would also be possible to address the two antennas circuits C', L1' and C", L1" in a parallel manner from the output of the power stage instead of after each other; however, this would lead to a separation of the energy which in turn can lead to problems and which is the reason why the shown arrangement of a multiplex stage S1" is preferred. It is also understood that such an arrangement of several transmission antennas can be realized advantageously independent from the fact if the process is executed with the described burst signals or not and if the described attenuator arrangement R1, R1' or R1" that can be switched off is present or not. On the other hand, such a multiple antenna arrangement can also be applied advantageously in the examples according to FIG. 1 or 2.
Especially with several antennas it can be advantageous if the entire arrangement is assembled within a housing 26 from which only the signal devices 24 and 23 lead towards the outside. Such a housing 26 is constructed as an HF-tight housing that is provided with at least one entry opening (if desired, also with an exit opening according to luggage x-ray apparatuses in airports) that can be closed by a lid, in which the product for the activation of the label is inserted into the housing or is conveyed through the same. In this case the construction can be chosen in such a way that a deactivation switch is closed when the housing lid is shut, by means of which a deactivation impulse, or, as in the case of the above described invention, an impulse group (burst) is released.
Several modifications are possible within the general idea of the invention; it is thus understood that the stage 13 in FIG. 3 represents a synchronization element which can be replaced by any other synchronization circuit, if so desired.
An additional time function element that is controlled by the stage 2 and is synchronized with the same, could be provided for the control of the change-over device S1' in FIG. 2, but the utilization of the time function element 9 that is necessary anyhow and that produces the burst pauses is considerably simpler.
Further modifications can result from the housing 26 and its lid that activates the deactivation switch: it is not absolutely necessary that the deactivation is triggered by such a switch; it is possible to run the deactivation signal within the housing 26 in a continuous mode, especially if the housing is constructed as conveyance housing. On the other hand, in most cases such a trigger switch will be desired, even if there is no housing 26 provided. Such a trigger switch (although not shown) can be arranged on different locations, for example on the power supply unit 15 itself, in order to be able to switch the same on and off centrally and to switch off all circuit elements. It would also be possible to run at least part of the circuit in the mode of a standby operation (for example the clock generator 1 or the impulse sequence generator 4) and to only switch off the remaining parts or to arrange the trigger switch between the power supply unit 15 and the clock generator 1, in which case an opening of the gate circuit 3 is impossible. A further possibility consists of the fact to arrange the trigger switch between the oscillator 4 and the AND-gate 3, in which the oscillator 4 can run freely and is only switched into the circuit if this is desired. In an alternate version it would also be possible to arrange the trigger switch between the voltage transformer 7 and the high-level stage 6. The antenna provides only weak signals that energize the resonance of the label only if the trigger switch is not activated, in order to detect a theft attempt. On the other hand it provides the deactivation impulses. In this case it is advantageous to arrange a connection with an operational mode switch that corresponds with the switch 25, yet shows several different positions, for the evaluation circuit 12, in order to release a "theft detection signal" if the transmission antenna only releases weak label detection signals, but on the other hand only differentiates between "label deactivated" or "label not deactivated."
As far as the time function element 2 is concerned it can be constructed as a multivibrator, in particular an unstable multivibrator. However, it can preferably contain a counter, that counts the received clock impulses and forms the corresponding strobe impulses from the same.
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Pictures of Scarlett Johansson at Airport in France
Scarlett Finishes Her Bubbly Business and Leaves France
Scarlett Johansson flashed a small smile on Tuesday as she made her way through the airport in Paris. She was overseas taking care of business as a brand ambassador for Moet, celebrating its grape harvest event in the small town of Epernay. Scarlett recently wrapped up her busy Summer full of singing and promoting by taking it easy on a trip to the Swiss Alps with husband Ryan Reynolds. He's now off handling press duties at the Toronto Film Festival, where his one-man movie, Buried, premiered earlier this week. The project is one of Buzz's top picks for must-see Fall films, and it hits theaters later this month on the 24th.


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FRISCO, Texas -- It was true in 2006 and it remains the same in 2013. If you're a journalist who wants to chat with Kenny Cooper after an FCD morning practice, you'd better bring a sack lunch.
Cooper, who joined the FC Dallas Century Club after making his 100th start for the franchise against Philadelphia, has always prided himself on being the first player on the field in the morning and the last one off the pitch at the end of the day.
"I was fortunate enough to be exposed to the professional game at a really young age and to go into practice with [my father] seeing what being a good professional was all about," Cooper said. "I grew up around a lot of former teammates like Neil Cohen, Charlie DeLong, Mike Renshaw, so many guys who were good, honest professionals who were also great ambassadors for the game and really showed a way that I admired and want to emulate."
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There's no doubt that growing up around the NASL's Dallas Tornado, coached by his father Kenny Sr., was certainly a major contributor to establishing the practice habits we see today. Of course, it also doesn't hurt that Cooper started his own career at English giants Manchester United, occasionally training with the likes of long-time veterans Roy Keane, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville.
"To start off my career at Manchester United, I'm not sure you can start off at a better club and they do a great job of integrating the younger players with the first team players," said Cooper. "You get that exposure to first class professionals who are some of the best in our trade."
While it's commonplace for younger players to stay after training for extra work, you don't always see 28-year-old pros sticking around late, but for Cooper, it's simply his daily routine.
READ: Kenny Cooper talks Germany, music & more in his Century Club Q&A
"I joke with him that he's like a little kid out there with the same passion and drive that you see in 13 or 14-year-old kids," said defender Stephen Keel who also played with Cooper last year in New York. "He just has a pure love for the game which is unique and refreshing to see."
"It's always been consistent ever since he came on the scene with us," said assistant coach Marco Ferruzzi who first coached him in 2006. "He always had the same methodology and process where he always wanted to get extra touches and wanted to train afterwards…I know for strikers the more they hit the back of the net, it's confidence-building for sure. They just flow a little bit better and see the shot coming before it comes."
With over 100 starts and 43 Major League Soccer goals for FC Dallas to his name(second-most in franchise history), there's plenty Cooper has accomplished, and now his sights are set on leading FC Dallas to a first MLS Cup of his career.
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"Oh my gosh, I mean winning MLS Cup is definitely one of my big goals and I would love to do it here in my hometown with this great team we have," said Cooper. "I think everybody wants to be a champion and it's definitely something that keeps me motivated; trying to be a player that can help contribute to a championship team."
He'll probably be the last one off the field that night as well.
"I'll never forget Charlie DeLong would tell me to enjoy it while you can because it doesn't last forever," said Cooper. "Being told things like that really put a sense of appreciation in your mind and a sense of making sure you enjoy the moment, because it doesn't last forever."


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[Competitive] Jerk
Man, I thought I was going to run this thing!
Taint of Steel
Happy to post in this thread, but in the Forum section under Racing there is a sub-3 thread:
I just posted there to introduce myself. Doesn't seem to have a ton of traffic but looks like an interesting group of people nonetheless.
Anyway, do we want to be hermits/refugees and stay here, or brave the wilds of RA and post in the natives' sub-3 thread?
Bottle Opener
Just started my marathon training yesterday with a 16 mile long run. Probably won't do any speed work for the next 2 weeks while I recover from the fall racing season. I do my long runs on Monday evenings and take every Tuesday off, so today is a SRD.
I don't know if we want to have everyones goal race and time in the first post but if we do mine is B & A Trail Marathon on March 16th 2:37.
Racing for Beer & Glory
Is it just me or do the forum threads in a group load way slower than the normal RA forum threads.
As for the sub-3 thread on the main forums. Probably best to post there also.
I have no clue. I'm just sick of the RunnersWorlds
Please wait 30 minutes while I load this thread.......
Man, I thought I was going to run this thing!
Greg, I'm sorry but you've been kicked out of the sub-3 thread as you are now over the 15-minute grace time/period....The sub-3 thread on RA was all-inclusive of everyone under 3. Also, since you can basically browse everyone's log here, it really isn't 100% necessary to post everyone's weekly training.
Screen name 1, who were you on RWOL?
How many of you follow a fairly set training plan for your marathon training? I use to write out very detailed 12-16 weeks plans for shorter races but found I just changed them depending on how I was feeling each day anyway so now I just have a general idea of how I want my workouts to progress as I lead up to the goal race. I was planning on doing the same thing for the marathon, but as I have run hunderds of races 1 mile to 10K and only 1 marathon I'm not entirely comfortable with that idea.
I'm Nils. Couldn't you guess.....
We could play a cool game, now. Who was/am I?
rebuilding r2th v2.0
I have been lurking on RWOL sub-3 thread for a while and I guess this is a good occasion to jump ship and get more involved in here. I ran a 3:06 last July in Missoula and was supposed to run CIM with an outside shot at sub-3 this week-end. However I started having some weird behind the knee/hamstring issues 2 weeks ago and my taper has gone south such that it is now very likely that I will DNS this thing. This might be a blessing in disguise as the conditions are not looking good (heavy rain and headwind for at least several miles of the race).
RKR - I usually follow the training plan without too much variations.
rkr - i am usually pretty rigid to following a specific plan. In most of my previous cases, it has been a Pfitz plan, starting with lower miles and then building up to his highest mile plans. You will see peaks and valleys during your training cycle (I've been seeing way too many valley's lately), but usually the plans are scheduled to give you enough rest between quality workouts, etc...
Age 49 Recent PBS 5000m 18.18 sept 17 / 10k 38.44 june 16 / half marathon 1.24.00 aug 16
Overall PBS 5k 17.15 feb 14 / 10 000m 36.44 oct 13 / 10k 36.59 june 12 / half marathon 1.20.17 may 14 / marathon 2.54.20 nov 14
Officially pulled the plug on CIM today - cancelled my flight and hotel.
40min land running slow and 40 min pool running with 2x[7x(1:30 hard/30s easy)]. Good times.
that sucks run2.
this page does load a little slow...not RWOL slow, but slower than any other pages on RA including forum pages and other Group pages. that's peculiar.
Hey fast guys.
As far as I can tell, the old RWOL sub 3 group is now posting here, on the RA Racing sub 3 thread, on new Facebook group and a few people are still posting on RWOL.
I'm sooooooooooo confused.
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text: I've come to realize that I cannot be in denial, my dog is slowly becoming handicapped. Every morning he jumps from bed, down to run across and jump to the lazyboy which is on each side of my desk where I use the computer. Well, over the past couple months, his number of attempts and his number of completions is way off. Today, he was 1 and 4 for the bed, 1 and 3 for the chair. When he uses the run-up approach, he's fine, no problems and he gets up there like its no big deal. But for some stupid reason he'll sit there and just look at the climb he's about to make, like he's discouraged or something and then tries the difficult way of doing the jump. Hard times for Mole Man. Anyway, There are little footstools for him at both locations but they are taller in height from one spot to another of a regular step. I'm thinking I'm going to need another way of getting him up there as he likes both soft locations. Can't break ritual and I'm not going to lift him up every time he wants to move from one location to another. I'm thinking a bunch of mini steps but the distance/length of the ramp might discourage him. I can train him on cheese...he'll follow the chees no doubt. Anyone done this for your cherished pet? I was thinking about stealing some ideas from cat products...even though it seems those cats are pretty darn agile and don't go on social security, or need a craftmatic adjustable bed.


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Legion's highest honors awarded
ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff received The American Legion National Commander's Public Relations Award during a luncheon held Feb. 27 during the Legion's 53rd annual Washington Conference. He was on assignment in Syria and was unable to attend the luncheon.
Woodruff was co-anchor of ABC's "World News Tonight" when he was wounded by a roadside bomb near Taji, Iraq, on Jan. 29, 2006. In addition to his outstanding reporting about the challenges facing veterans and their families, Woodruff created the nonprofit Bob Woodruff Foundation, which is dedicated to helping wounded veterans recover and readjust into society.
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia received The American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award on Feb. 26 during the Commander's Call at the Washington Conference. "I thank you for recognizing me for this award," Webb said to those in attendance. "And to all of you here, I appreciate what you have done for your country and what you are doing now on behalf of those who serve."
Webb is a highly decorated Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran, earning the Navy Cross, Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts, author and sponsor of the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act. National Commander Jim Koutz called Webb "a man of courage, intelligence and integrity," who was honored with the award for his service to the Marine Corps, Department of Defense, Naval Academy and Post-9/11 GI Bill.
"When I put that GI Bill in the hopper I said, 'You know, we keep saying this is the next greatest generation, but remember what we did for the greatest generation - we gave them the best GI Bill in history, we paid their tuition, bought their books and gave them a stipend. Let's do that again.' And we did. Now, there's 900,000 (veterans and servicemembers) who have a chance of a first-class future because of the Post-9/11 GI Bill."
Webb was also the recipient National Commander's Public Relations Award in 1979 after writing "Field of Fire," a novel about several Marines serving during the Vietnam War.


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Sayed Kashua, celebrated author, columnist and screenwriter of the award-winning television show, Arab Labor [Avoda Aravit], conducted a series of lectures and workshops with Brandeis students March 8-10, 2010.
On March 9, 2010, the wider community enjoyed the screening of the "Passover" episode of his hit series Arab Labor at Wasserman Cinematheque. The show, based on his satirical weekly column in the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz, is among the top 10 most popular shows on Israeli TV, filmed in Arabic and Hebrew and boasting a mostly Arab cast.
After the screening, he answered questions from the audience as well as conducting a book signing.
Widely acknowledged as a fresh and unique literary voice, his novels, "Dancing Arabs" and "Let it be Morning," have been translated into multiple languages. He is the recipient of the Prime Minister's prize and the winner of Italy's prestigious Grinzane Cavour prize.
He lives near Jerusalem and writes a satirical column for Ha'aretz, the premier Israeli newspaper. Currently, he is writing the screenplay for "Dancing Arabs," which is being made into a movie.


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Officer Thomas Devlin succumbed to injuries sustained in September 1988 when he was exposed to military-grade teargas that had been set off in the ventilation system of a college dormitory.
Officer Devlin was one of the first officers to respond to the scene and immediately assisted with evacuating residents from the dormitory.
The exposure to the chemicals caused Officer Devlin to suffer burns to over 65% of his lungs. He was hospitalized several times with viral infections as a result of the injuries.
The person who set off the tear gas was never identified and remains at large.
His lungs suffered further damage in May 1999 when he responded to a fire in another residence hall and was exposed to the smoke while evacuating residents. He was hospitalized again after that incident and was forced to medically retire in 2004.
Officer Devlin had served with the Boston College Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and two sisters.