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Now, so many Raiders' fans have wanted us to lose out to get a higher draft pick and so that Reggie's excuse to fire DA would be easier on the eyes. Now, I am not convinced that either of these will take place even if we do lose out. I believe there's a greater chance of DA's dismissal than being retained, but I am hoping he'll be retained. Now, let's look at the teams tied with us at 4-11.ALAMEDA, Calif. Strength of schedule, rather than head-to-head play, is the biggest determining factor in breaking ties between teams with the same record when it comes to determining draft order.
And its the reason the Oakland Raiders went from drafting third a week ago if the NFL draft were held after 14 games to fourth now, even as they are one of six teams currently with four wins, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Minnesota Vikings.
So with one game remaining in the regular season at home Sunday against the AFC West champion Denver Broncos, who can clinch home field throughout the playoffs with a victory where are the 4-11 Raiders most likely to have their first selection come May?
Well, according to ESPN Stats & Information, if Washington loses to the New York Giants on Sunday, the Raiders can go no higher than third overall, behind the Houston Texans and St. Louis Rams, who hold Washingtons first-round pick.
Then, it mostly depends upon what happens with the Raiders and the Jaguars, who play at the Indianapolis Colts. If both the Raiders and Jaguars lose their finales, the Raiders would pick after the Jaguars since Oakland would maintain a higher strength of schedule.
But if the Raiders and all of the other four-win teams were to lose, Oakland could fall as low as eighth overall.
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Jacksonville: They go to Indy and will lose imo.
Browns: They travel to Pittsburgh and they'll lose.
Atlanta: Faces Carolina and they'll more than likely lose.
Tampa Bay: They travel to New Orleans and they'll lose.
Minnesota: I think they play Detroit, and they may just win that one, but they'll probably lose.
So, those who wanted us to lose out will probably get their wish, seeing that we have a <1% of beating the Broncos. I see us losing something like 48-19.
But Washington plays the Giants and maybe they will squeak out a win and help us out. But if all the 4-11 teams lose, including us, then we'll slide down the draft to # 8.......
So we could lose out and slide all the way down to # 8 overall in the draft. Kudos!!! Yaaay!!!!


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PRINCETON, N.J. Princeton University researchers claim to have reached a new level of complexity in DNA computing. The group has demonstrated an RNA-based computer capable of solving mathematical problems that were encoded as 10-bit strings.
Strands of RNA containing 1,024 base pairs were encoded with every possible solution to a specific chess problem. Ribonuclease digestion progressively narrowed down the possible solutions until only the 43 correct solutions plus one incorrect one remained.
"Molecules can store more information than silicon chips, and this was the largest problem ever solved by a molecular computer using either DNA or RNA. We also learned how far we can push this technology when we discovered why it made a single error," said professor Laura Landweber, the leading Princeton researcher on the project. Landweber's colleagues are professor Richard Lipton and post-doctorate candidates Dirk Faulhammer and Anthony Cukras.
In 1994, Leonard Adleman of the University of Southern California-Los Angeles conceived of harnessing DNA to solve tough computation problems. He demonstrated his concept on the classic seven-city traveling-salesman problem using the base-four encoding of DNA. After synthesizing trillions of DNA strands to stand for every possible solution, his test tube finally came to the correct conclusion after about a week.
Tough combinatorial problems like that chosen by Landweber's Princeton team present significant hurdles to any finite-size computer. The possible solutions to such problems expand so fast, Adleman reasoned, that even a few variables will result in a problem so complex that only approximate solutions can be found.
Toy-sized problem
The Princeton research team's problem was toy-sized, having a mere 1,024 possible solutions, but the group claims the basic nature of the single error indicates that it can be scaled up to real-world-size problems. Apparently, the error came from a rare source that will not increase geometrically with the higher-dimensional solution spaces of real-world problems.
"We just had a bit of bad luck or more literally two bits, since it was two single-point errors in a row that foiled our algorithm," Landweber said. "Two errors in a row are exceedingly rare and shouldn't become a problem when we scale up."
The Princeton team substituted RNA for DNA to enable the use of a universal enzyme that targets any part of a molecule. DNA has only a limited set of restriction enzymes, so scientists may not be able to cut the molecule where they want. The group demonstrated that its streamlined approach using RNA could inherently scale up to real-world-size problems by virtue of the universal enzyme.
Using a combination of binary RNA libraries and ribonuclease digestion, the Princeton team created a destructive algorithm that acts as a "universal restriction enzyme" a kind of molecular scissors that can selectively cut out any specified strand for digestion (removal). The thermostable reaction proved impervious to single-bit errors, ensuring the fidelity of the hybridization.
Since the algorithm (by virtue of its universal restriction enzyme) operates in parallel on every molecule in the test tube, it can make trillions of parallel computations theoretically possible. In the Princeton test, for example, it took only a series of five steps to target all of the enzymes that slashed away those coded strands that represented the incorrect solutions.
Knight moves
The particular problem posed to the RNA computer was how many ways there are to place knights on a chess board so that none can take any other. A 3-by-3 chess board was chosen so that each of its nine squares could represent a bit in the RNA strand. A 10-bit library of RNA strands gave a 1-bit buffer, used to correct 1-bit errors chemically.
There were a total of 43 correct solutions among 512 total possibilities; the RNA computer found all 43 correct ones and one incorrect one.
For the future the Princeton team intends to go after problems that, while not yet approaching real-world proportions, scale beyond the toy category. "The class of general satisfiability, where we got this chess problem, is naturally extendible. We might go to larger boards or different variations on the chess problem," said Landweber.
Landweber's department, evolutionary biology, tracks the biological evolution of species, including that of biological computers. Her particular take has been to apply evolutionary biological principles to what she calls molecular evolution.
"I want to trace the evolution of the molecules themselves from their earliest emergence up to the complex organic molecules of today. In molecular evolution it was the correct solutions to biological computations that had a better chance at survival," said Landweber.
Her aim is to identify the component molecules, along with their mutual reactions and their interrelationships, that have evolved to create the biological computer called the human brain. Armed with the correct molecules and their known reactions, previously intractable problems could turn out to be child's play for trillions of parallel-processing molecular computers.


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ARLINGTON, Texas --- Omar Infante hit a tiebreaking single and the Atlanta Braves scored three times in the ninth inning to beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Jeff Francoeur led off the inning with a grounder that Rangers closer C.J. Wilson threw wildly to first for a two-base error. Texas manager Ron Washington argued that Francoeur was running inside the basepath, impeding the pitcher's throw to first.
One out later, Infante singled to right to drive in Francoeur, and Gregor Blanco followed with a run-scoring triple to right-center. Kelly Johnson added his second RBI of the night with a run- scoring groundout.
Jeff Bennett (1-4) pitched a shutout eighth inning for the decision. Mike Gonzalez had a perfect ninth for his first save of the season and 31st in a row.
Gonzalez was removed from the disabled list before the game, 13 months after ligament replacement surgery in his left elbow. He made his first appearance since May 15, 2007.
Wilson (0-2) allowed three runs and two hits in the ninth inning.
Chipper Jones homered and went 2-for-5 to keep his major league-best batting average at .400. The Braves' slugger hit a 3-2 pitch over the center-field fence with two outs in the first for his 16th of the year.
Braves starter Jo-Jo Reyes gave up two runs and five hits in seven innings, striking out three and walking four.
Texas' Eric Hurley matched Reyes through five innings in his second big-league start, allowing two runs and five hits with five strikeouts and two walks.
Johnson's RBI single in the third gave Atlanta a 2-0 lead before Gerald Laird's run-scoring single pulled Texas within a run. The Rangers tied it in the sixth when Josh Hamilton singled, stole second, moved to third on catcher Brian McCann's throwing error and scored on Brandon Boggs' infield single.
NOTES: Phil Stockman was optioned to Triple-A Richmond to make room on the roster for Gonzalez. ... The Rangers played without Milton Bradley, who missed the game with a strained left quadriceps.


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ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Ian Kinsler and Taylor Teagarden each had a solo home run Sunday and the Texas Rangers beat Boston 4-3 to take the lead in the American League wild-card race.
Kinsler also had an RBI single and finished with two RBI while Josh Hamilton drove in Texas' other run.
Dustin Nippert (4-1) was the winner, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out three and walked three.
Frank Francisco picked up his 17th save.
Junichi Tazawa (1-2) took the loss after giving up four runs on 10 hits in five-plus innings for the Red Sox.
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A Guatemalan court on Friday convicted three Mexican men and six Guatemalans of murder and kidnapping for the 2011 massacre of 27 farm workers. It sentenced them to 106 years in prison each. Judge Jeannette Valdez Rodas said in announcing the verdict that the evidence showed "a scene of terror" at the killing site at a ranch in the northern Peten region. The killers showed "maximum cruelty, with minds that display the maximum degree of dehumanization," said Valdez Rodas, noting that one of the victims had been essentially gutted and had the letter "Z" carved into his stomach.
One of the Mexican men sentenced Friday, Jorge Hernandez Mendez, denied he had committed the crimes. "The truth is, I don't regret it, because I didn't do it." The killers are believed to have been working for Mexico's Zetas drug cartel. They decapitated most of the victims. The bodies were so badly mutilated that authorities originally put the death toll at 29 because there were so many body parts lying around.


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Air Travel Tips for Power Wheelchairs
Being restricted to a power wheelchair doesn't equal to restrictions in lifestyle and recreation. Airline travel is one of many activities that, with a little preparation, can be accomplished in spite of a mobility aid. Here is some advice to make airline travel with power chairs or mobility scooters go as smoothly as possible.
Planning Preparations
Before deciding on an airline to fly with, shop around for the best ticket prices and the airlines with the most accommodating policies for travelers in power chairs. Each airline should be able to tell the customer whether the weight of a particular model of electric scooter or wheelchair falls under the limits. Handicapped customers may also want to inquire about the accessibility of restrooms on the plane as bathrooms on many passenger jets are difficult for disabled persons to use.
Also, it is very important to know how to disconnect the power from the batteries when you get to the aircraft. Locate that cable and mark each half of the connector with yellow tape. Practice separating and reconnecting the connectors. This may keep them from pulling your batteries out of the chair.
Ticket Reservations
When reserving airline tickets, handicapped buyers should tell their agent that they will be using a power wheelchair so that airline staff will be prepared to assist them when they get to the airport. Upon arrival, airline employees will be ready to quickly check the disabled person's power wheelchair before helping them get seated on the plane. The airline may provide a folding wheelchair to help squeeze through the narrow airplane aisle.
Another reason handicapped customers should tell their ticket agent about their disability scooter is to account for the plane's total weight limits. If one arrives for a flight without having arranged for a power wheelchair to be transported as well, flight attendants may be forced to refuse the disability scooter on the grounds that it would cause the plane to surpass its specified weight limit.
For maximum ease of access, disabled customers may want to purchase a first class ticket if they can afford it and make it worth the investment. Some passengers in power chairs may find the extra space in business class more convenient.
Preventing Damage
To prevent damage when flying, attach disassemble/reassemble instructions to the power wheelchair as certain pieces may need to be taken apart for easier transportation. Also, provide a note for baggage handlers politely telling them to treat it carefully as your power wheelchair is essentially your legs. You can also take a picture of it before flight so you'll have proof of its pre-flight condition.
Assistance at Layovers
If one speaks to an airline ahead of time, it may be possible to arrange for employees experienced with power wheelchair users to offer assistance at any layovers on one's itinerary. This is often valuable because, due to the size of many modern international airports, it can be difficult for individuals using power chairs to get from one gate to another distant one in time for a connecting flight.
Transportation at the Destination
To reduce stress as much as possible after arrival at the destination, passengers may wish arrange transportation ahead of time. To save the most money, one may want to take advantage of public transportation if it is available. If taxis are an option, passengers can arrange ahead of time to have a convenient cab company pick them up so they don't have to rush at their destination to find a taxi equipped for customers in power chairs. Finally, many companies offer specialized transport for disabled travelers, including disability scooter users.
Clearly, adult users of electric scooters and wheelchairs don\'t have any significant reason to forgo air travel. By taking these steps to prepare a trip beforehand, any flight is sure to go smoothly from start to finish.
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Callie – I have not discovered this fantastic little traveling. Wheelchair that you put in your comment , but I am very interested, please send me info on how to obtain this info. Thank you very much. Bunny
The wheelchair I use that folds and weights under 50lbs is called a portashopper – it folds and goes in my trunk
I ordered it from Austrailia and the US equivalent of it would be called the Smart Chair
These portable power wheelchairs work well with ease of removable battery (half the weight) and folding. If you have special needs seating, they are not comfortable as special designed seating for folks who have no trunk control and use laterals. We're debating a trip to Vegas, possibly using side pillows for support?…Happy travel in what ever you decide!
Honestly, I think the right amount and type of pillows is the best solution. I find sand filled pillows soothing for the back and the neck, particularly for longer trips (over 3 hours). Good travels!
My wife and I live in our grandmother's basement. We are going on a vacation, and we thought it would be fun to take her with us. I appreciated this article, especially your tip to provide a note for baggage handlers politely telling them to treat her stuff carefully since her power wheelchair is essential for her legs. Thanks for sharing this.
Savvy suggestions – I Appreciate the information . Does anyone know if my business could obtain a fillable a form form to use ?
Can anyone provide an estimate of how much they might charge for bringing your wheel chair? Thanks.
If you can't walk, how does one climb the stairs to board the plane? I weigh 350 so no one is going to be able to carry me on.
I'm a little person & in a electric wheelchair & can't walk, how would a person like me fly? I know about the chair that brings you to your seat (I used it before I got to bad off) but what if you can't get out of your chair is there a way of staying in it while you fly? like on the city bus that have tie downs to hold your chair. I know the smaller planes don't but wasn't sure if any of the big ones had something like that. Thanks
Henry, in what area are you traveling or consider traveling? That mostly depends on the airline and the duration of the flight.
My husband is a quadriplegic and cannot sit unassisted. Do any airlines allow a person to remain in their Chair? He could not tolerate a normal seat even in first class.
Robin, each airline company has its own policies. That is not a rule, but big airlines usually offer more services than small ones. It depends on what your locally operating airlines are: are you in the US? Europe? Australia?
My 28yr old son has severe cerebral palsy. He's a large man and uses an electric wheelchair. He has rods in his spine, both hips are dislocated and has a windswept position! His brother is getting married in Spain and I'm worried about flying with him. Should I book 2 seats? Any advice


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Today's code sample demonstrates how to create a Custom Data Grid work item control of TFS2010 WebAccess. It's written by our star developer: Ruiz Yi.
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The CSTFSWebAccessWorkItemDataGridControl sample demonstrates how to create a Custom Data Grid work item control of TFS2010 WebAccess.
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1. Copy following items to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2010\Application Tier\Web Access\Web\App_Data\CustomControls.
2. Use WitAdmin importwitd command line to import the WIT Controls (WIT Controls.xml) WorkItem Type.
See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd312129.aspx. TFS Power Tools also supplies a more convenient approach.
3. Open Team WebAccess in IE, and connect to the Team Project to which you import the WIT Controls.
4. Create a new WIT Controls work item, and you will see
5. Type the title and data in the DataGrid, then save the work item.
6. If you add READONLY rule to Demo. GridField, or set the control as readonly, you will see
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MARSHALL — As we check into the Three Oaks Bed & Breakfast in Marshall, a deeply historic town in East Texas, I'm slightly concerned that the place might be a little too grandmotherly for my big, burly boyfriend. But he's as taken as I am with the exquisite silver services, Baccarat chandelier, square grand piano and pump organ, leaded-glass transoms, ornate fireplace mantels and seemingly endless supply of unusual art pieces.
He's quickly engrossed in conversation with inn owners Donna and Michael Musselman about the belle époque decor they've carefully installed. The style was in vogue at the time the home was built in 1895. He shares with the Musselmans a passion for the steampunk look, which borrows heavily from that period.
Over our weekend visit, we enjoyed Michael Musselman's elaborate breakfasts, along with Three Oaks' ideal location in Marshall. The town, which remains overshadowed by the nearby burg of Jefferson, boasts a delightful courthouse square that's just a quick, four-block walk from our inn.
At the heart of Marshall's vintage downtown, the Harrison County Courthouse shines bright during the Wonderland of Lights Festival, long considered among the biggest, if not the pinnacle, of lighting extravaganzas in Texas. Millions of lights cover the elegant courthouse, as well as all downtown-square buildings and nearby homes. There's also a synchronized music-and-light program each night of the festival, which began at Thanksgiving and continues through year's end.
Between admiring the beautiful downtown architecture, enjoying the esteemed Michelson Museum of Art and stopping for a perfect cappuccino at Central Perks, we find there's mighty good food in town, too. The best dining finds includes a Reuben sandwich with fresh sweet potato fries at the Blue Frog Grill, right on the square. The manly man in my company heaps praise on the Blue Frog's vegan black bean-avocado wrap. By the time we're heading home, we're talking about when to return to Marshall.
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"BritKit" Build Off 2012 - Veron Phoenix
With the Frog build off done and dusted it's time to tackle some models for the "BritKit" bash. A few evenings perusal of some old Aeromodellers and the choice was made. First off will be a Veron Phoenix followed by an R/C conversion of the Mercury Crusader control line stunt model.
These won't be Billy Whizz building jobs as I don't usually do much building during what we laughingly call our Summer - flying and other outdoor activities take priority when possible.
The Phoenix kit plan was obtained from Derick at Model Plans as, for some reason, it's not on Colin Smith's Veron list. Phoenix was a rather elegant 60" span open class glider with a flying weight of 16ozs. I intend to put a small electric motor in the nose and use rudder and elevator control. No enlargement will be needed and if I can build it to around 24ozs I will be happy.
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Back to business. One slight problem is that the kit plan does not have a full size fuselage drawing because these parts were provided spindle molded from solid balsa - hence the high kit price I guess.
Fortunately in the top left corner of the plan there is a small side view drawing of the fuselage which I was able to scale up full size so only had to make a guess at the width and cross sections. Actual structure will not owe much to the original as I have my own preferred ways of doing things.
With that done I can now make a kit of all the major parts and gather together the hardware needed before actually starting to build.
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The Caprice was probably a better bet from a flying point of view anyway Ray - as a F/F model, though I'm sure the Phoenix will make a very nice electric job. I had four Caprices when the kit was first launched and managed to lose three of them - at 5 ounces or so the D/T didn't have much effect if they were in a brick lifter! Twenty-five years later when the Avro Lancaster club decided to run some evening club F/F glider comps (we had the use of Woodford airfield) I built two more in a week and, in the evening air, they blew all the A/2s away easily. Great little aeroplane.
Yes George, I remember my Caprice as a very good flyer but I quickly moved on to a Contest Kits Inchworm which I liked even more
With a kit of all the major parts cut, it's time to get out the glue and start building. For interest, a shot of the glues I use for 90% of my building. Over the years I've tried many different types of epoxy, pva and cyano. Everyone has their favourite brands but these are the one's I trust.
As usual I start with the tailplane for that 1/3 finished feeling when it's done. All the sheet parts are from 1/32", full depth spar from hard 1/8" and leading and trailing edges 3/16" square. The original did not have any leading edge sheeting but glider tailplanes tend to get knocked about on landing so I thought it prudent to beef it up a little. It is attached to the fuselage with a 4mm nylon screw. The rib section is shaped after assembly and the tapered elevator razor planed and sanded from light 3/16" quarter grain sheet.
You may notice a difference in the tips between the covered and uncovered shots. I decided I didn't like the look of the conventional rounded tips so cut them of and replaced them with the triangular type as used on many later Veron designs - much nicer.
The prototype's yellow and white colour scheme is described in the instructions and this is what I will use. Finished weight of the tailplane as shown is 1.8 ozs.
Wing will be next.
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The wing is shown on the plan as two panels with tongue and box attachment but, at only 60" span, one piece will be stronger and lighter. Leading edge sheeting on the original was on the top surface only which I always think is structurally a bit pointless so I will use a full D-box for better torsional rigidity. Wing section is 10% flat bottomed - I don't like undercamber.
Once again a kit of major parts is prepared. Ribs and sheeting are 1/16" plus a 1/8" hard, tapering full depth spar with a lower spruce cap. There are two 1/16" ply dihedral braces, one glued to the front of the spar out to the third rib and one on the rear of the spar out to the first rib. Tips, as on the tailplane, are made using the Veron triangular technique. Slight wash out (1/8") was used on each tip. All straight forward conventional stuff resulting in a light, rigid structure.
The wing fairing is roughly formed from very light 1/2" sheet sides and top but cannot be accurately shaped until the fuselage is built. Ah yes, the fuselage.....now the fun really starts
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As mentioned in the opening post there is no full size drawing of the fuselage just a small side view. No problem - this was scaled up to full size and a guess made as to the width and cross section. I did extend the nose length slightly to aid balance which is shown as 50% MAC on the original.
This is basically a pod and boom fuselage and I suppose I could have used rolled balsa or even a carbon tube for the boom part but I chose to just make a 1" square box with 1/8" top,. bottom and sides and 3/16" square hard strip at each corner. This will be shaped to the required circular cross section after joining to the pod. The rather small fin and rudder are from 1/8" sheet with rudder half the total area.
Pod has 1/8" sides and bottom and 1/2" triangular bottom corners with the removable canopy hatch from 1/2" sheet sides and top with 1/2" triangular corners. It will be held on with the usual front tongue and rear magnet. The top of the boom will be added after installing the wire in tube pushrods. These attach to the servos using tiny Multiplex screw in connectors and with Z-bends at the control surface horns. Servos are a pair of Hitec HS-55s which only just fit in under the rather low set wing.
Having built a couple of Keith Humber designed slope soarers in the past this building method is one I have used before. It does involve a lot of carving, sanding and filling but it's very satisfying when the finished shape finally emerges.
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Thanks guys - work continues. Up to my ankles in balsa shavings and covered in dust.
For those who may not be familiar with the model George mentioned, here are some rather fuzzy shots from the 1968 Radio Modeller review. That's Dave Hughes, the magazine's co-editor, launching the model. I should have looked at these construction shots before I build my fuselage . They would have been helpful but I had forgotten all about the Big Eagle. What were we saying about memory as you get older................
Last edited by RFJ; May 31, 2012 at 03:07 PM.
All the rough cut, built up blocks are tack glued in place. An hour or so whittlin' away with a knife,razor plane, sandpaper and filler and the shape emerges. I don't know how close this is to the original but it looks about right and at least the pod blends smoothly into the now circular boom. The Big Eagle seems to have had a more abrupt transition between pod and boom than the Phoenix. Not good from a stress concentration point of view.
Next I will fit the finished shaped wing center section block in place and then cover the wing.
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The Unitary Central for Workers called for a nationwide strike for the second consecutive day Thursday and invited other unions to join the protest action.
Student protests against high tuition fees began about two months ago and focused on private academic institutions operating with impunity, alleged corruption and favoritism in the education system.
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President Obama again on Friday defended his administration's handling of the attack that killed four Americans in Libya, and said he's not holding back information ahead of Election Day.
"The election has nothing to do with four brave Americans getting killed and us wanting to find out exactly what happened," Obama said in an interview with KUSA, the NBC affiliate in Denver.
"Nobody wants to find out more what happened than I do. But we want to make sure we get it right, particularly because I've made a commitment to the families impacted as well as the American people, we're going to bring those folks to justice," he said in one of several interviews with local TV stations in battleground states that he sat for Friday afternoon at Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington.
Pressed twice during the KUSA interview, Obama wouldn't address a Friday report suggesting that the Americans in Benghazi asked for more assistance as the Sept. 11 attack was taking place, and instead stressed that his administration is engaged in a thorough investigation.
On Thursday, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the military didn't send forces in during the attack on the U.S. Consulate because there was "no real-time information" to act on. "You don't deploy forces into harm's way without knowing what's going on" and military brass "felt we could not put forces at risk in that situation," he said.


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Autumn may be designated as Sept. 22 on a calendar but in Williston, it's not official until the opening of the Peanut Festival, held this year Saturday, Oct. 7.
The 29th Annual North Central Florida Peanut Festival, sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, promises to be loaded with vendors and entertainment throughout the day.
The festival pays homage to one of Williston's major crops – the peanut, whose season runs from mid-August until late October.
Besides peanuts and a variety of food items, there will be crafts, jewelry, homemade clothing and plants for sale.
The festival also hosts a Little Peanut King & Queen and a Baby Peanut contest.
The Peanut Festival runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Entertainment will be in the main pavilion, but the Clover Squares will also perform in the smaller gazebo in the north end of the park.
Fore more information, call 352-528-5552 or visit www.willistonfl.com.
Fanning Springs is gearing up for the fall and winter months with Trunk or Treating and Movie Night at The Fort on Oct. 21. Plans are not finalized at the time of printing, but everyone is entertained.
The event is free to the public. Depending on the flow of the event, Trunk or Treating for an estimated 500 children will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Trunk or Treating will be immediately followed by activities and festivities and then movie at starting at dusk.
"Movie Night at the Fort" in April featured the latest Star Wars movie "Rogue One," that was shown on a giant 37-foot screen. The movie for October is not yet selected but it should be a first-run movie.
The Festival of Lights will be held in December and always draws a nice crowd. The Fanning Springs Chamber of Commerce is still seeking vendors for this event and openings are still available for parade participants. The decorated boats will compete for a sponsored cash prize which is predicted to be the highest yet.
The Chiefland Police Department is bringing back its haunted house every weekend in October from 8 - 11 p.m. in the creepy old Central Florida Electric Cooperative property behind Hardee's on U.S. Highway 19.
Suwannee Community Cleanup is Oct. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Suwannee Community Center, 23465 SE Highway 349. Boat, walk or ride golf carts to help clean the roads and waterways around Suwannee starting at 8:30 am. Refuge staff will transport volunteers down the river from Fowlers Bluff. A free, smoked chicken lunch will be provided by Jerry Everett of the Waterfront Market. For more information and to RSVP for the Fowler's Bluff Boat Ride, please contact Debbie Meeks by calling 352-278-5088 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Chiefland High School Class of 1968 has issued a "save the date" call for Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 to class members. The class will celebrate its 50th year reunion next year, and the group is planning a gathering Friday evening, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 to start the planning process.
The group plans to gather for dinner at Beef O'Brady's in Chiefland Oct. 13 at a time to be announced later, and then will gather for a covered dish lunch at the Fowler's Bluff home of classmate Mary Beth Green Yoder at noon Oct. 14. Bring a favorite dish and folding chair. Class President Franklin Watson issued the call for all classmates to send updated postal, phone and email contact information to him at email@example.com so details of the event can be communicated effectively.
One Way Church of Chiefland is creating Holiday Food Boxes for needy families. Holiday Food donation boxes located at The Gathering Table, 116 N. Main St.; The Print Shop, 224 N. Main St.; and Dollar General, 1310 N. Young Blvd. Place nonperishable food items at any one of these locations and be a part of blessing a needy family this holiday.
Suwannee River Baptist Church is having a yard sale/bake sale Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy barbecue chicken dinners for $8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located across from Dollar General in Old Town. Proceeds to defray shipping costs for Christmas Shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse.
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves begins registration for Toys For Tots Registration in Levy County is Mon-Thurs, Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 15, from 9 a.m.12 p.m., Tri-County Community Resources, 15 North Main St in Chiefland, FL 32626
Registration requirements:
Only children 12 years of age or younger are qualified
Parent or Legal Guardian's current Government Issued Photo ID
Child's Birth Certificate or Court Ordered Custody Records
Child's Social Security Card
Proof of Residence (2 of 4, in registering guardian's name)
• Driver's License or Photo ID (with star indicating verified residence)
• Property Tax Bill
• Utility Bill (with Physical Address, not P.O. Box)
• Voter Registration Card
Recent Income Statement/Approval Letter: Food Stamps, AFDC, SSI, Medicaid, or a check stub for one month. Income requirements are based on 2017 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines.
Join the 100th Anniversary 2017 Public Square Rosary Crusade at noon Oct. 14 in the Winn-Dixie parking lot in Chiefland.
In this historic year of the Fatima Centennial (1917-2017), the world is at a historic crossroad. God is more offended than ever as people ignore Our Lady's maternal request to "stop offending God."
Yes, we must listen to Our Lady's request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God's blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That's why we're doing the 2017 Public Square Rosary Crusade.
In the Secret of the Rosary, Saint Louis de Montfort said, "Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering."
GAINESVILLE — Sailors with a knack for building their own seaworthy vessels will join in the fun March 18 in Cedar Key for the first "Workout on the Waterfront Repurpose-It-Regatta."
The AARP Driver Safety Course for Seniors will be held at Haven Hospice Community Center, 311 NE 9th St., Chiefland. The one-day class will start at 9 a.m.: Feb. 7, Mar. 14, Apr 18, final class May 9, 2017 Call (352) 727 9542.
There are no tests. Class Fee: AARP Members $15, nonmember $20. The certificate of completion is valid for a discount on automobile insurance policies for three years. We plan to have lots of fun and show strategies to stop the CRASH which can cause injuries or death, so come join us.
On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Levy County Historical Society will present the first of three presentations which tell about the invasion of the Civil War into Florida. Everyone with an interest in the history and heritage of Florida is invited to join us at this free event to learn more about this time in our history.
Suwannee Valley Players is pleased to announce auditions for that classic murder mystery, "And Then There Were None."
In this suspenseful drama, based on Agatha Christie's mystery tale, 10 strangers are summoned to a remote island. While they are waiting for the mysterious host, Mr. U.N. Owen to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests, and soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
Today, Jan. 5
High tea in
Enjoy High Tea served with Old Florida charm! Don't miss this weekly event on Thursdays at 3 p.m. on the Withlacoochee River in quaint Yankeetown.
Register your table of friends or simply come to meet new people. Nice sandwiches and treats accompany your choice of tea.
Cost is $10 per person at The Riverside Inn, 6301 Riverside Drive, in Yankeetown.
For more information, call 352-447-2595.
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The Tri-County area is full of future stars, and Saturday, Jan. 7 will be your chance to see them before they make it big!
We have singers, dancers, martial artists, comedians and more all set to take you "Back to The Eighties". Talented artists both young and old will vie for the prize money and the title of Tri-County's Most Talented of 2016.
Through Dec. 30
Trains return to CF
"Trains at the Holidays" is at the College of Central Florida through Dec. 30 at the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Admission is free.
Built and operated by members of Ocala Model Railroaders, the exhibit features modular train layouts inspired by histirucal local landmarks such as Six Gun Territory.
The exhibit is open daily during special gallery hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be closed Dec. 24-25.
For more information call 352-873-5809.
Jacqueline Smith Martin instructed her two granddaughters Kherington and Jordan to read the name on the gravestone, salute, place the wreath on the grave and then to say the name again.
She brought her girls out to pay their respects at the AMVETS Post 88 Wreaths Across America ceremony on a bright, sunny Saturday at Rosemary Cemetery in Bronson.
Nearby three troops of Cub Scouts searched for veterans graves on which to place the wereaths provided by the AMVETS, their Auxiliary, Sons and Roders posts.
The CES Chorus and all grade levels recentlry held their annual Christmas programs. The chorus under the direction of Roxanne Simpson, music teacher, tickled the funny bones with a musical about Reindeer flight school. They performed this all three nights followed by grade levels singing Christmas songs.
Pre-K had a night to themselves as they entertained their audience with favorite traditional songs of the season. Each class had their own costumes. Elves, reindeer and snowmen stole the show with their program!
A mistake in paperwork on a city water bill was causing Chiefland resident Betsy Hunt some problems.
But she hoped that like the miracle of the season, Jesus' birth, maybe there was a miracle for her this season.
Hunt knew something was wrong when she got a bill for $17.76 instead of the usual $56-$57.
She went to City Hall to check and the clerk looked it up on the computer and assured her it was $17.76.
Hunt was happy because the extra cash would come in handy.
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Epic mickey works for me using usb loader gx r938. I am using cIOS 249 v17.
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Hi ALL
Have looked all over but not getting either of the two games to work on softmodded wii
Using Neogamma v9 beta 41
Have added all possible ios I can find
including Darkcorp
On 249 rev 17 when Neo loads
Yet both give disk read error
Please help me before insanity finally takes over!
Epic mickey works for me using usb loader gx r938. I am using cIOS 249 v17.
Try another loader!
Hi Mate
Only use disc loaders rather than usb - dont know why just what I have always done!
I think that the previous reply was letting you know that cIOS38 rev17 works fine with those two games. I also use cIOS38 rev17 with those two games and CFG usb loader. If you think the cIOS is the problem then try installing cIOS56 rev20, that is the recommended cIOS for NeoGamma r9 b47. Since you only use discs you know what to look for in that department.
Thanks mate - will check to see if I have already put that one on!
Ok updated to rev 20 on 249 but still same issue on both games grrrrrr!
I had the same problem. My solution was putting the games on a usb stick and running them with Neogamma 249 v20. Both run with no problems.


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I've bought from dealers/FFL's on gunbroker a number of times...here's my checklist.
1. Has to be an FFL...I won't deal with a private individual, unless he's using an FFL on his end. This will help prevent buying a stolen firearm.
2. Has to have a 3-5 day, no fire inspection period...
3. The seller must have about 100 transactions with virtually no negative feed back, and I always read all of the feed back.
4. Payment must allow USPS Money Order. If the seller is bogus and cashes that Money Order...he's playing around with a Federal Felony conviction.
5. Must have adequate pictures that thoroughly demonstrate the gun's condition.
6. Must answer questions posed through GB's usual format...no answer within a few days equals a deal breaker.
7. Must ship to my FFL with no mickey-mouse BS about not taking a copy of his FFL license via FAX.
8. Reasonable shipping charges..ie for a pistol, about $30 max.
9. Lastly, I don't want to deal with a seller that has all sorts of "don't bug me if you're a tire kicker" and similar seller attitude problems. Life's too short to put up with arrogance.
Most of my transactions have taken about two weeks from conclusion of the auction to delivery at my FFL...some have been a cpl days short of that, but none were longer.
Good luck...and BTW...Ive yet to have one go sour on me...and all guns were at least as good as the description and photos. Rod
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Life, Dating & Relationships on a Blog
Blogging about your personal life is an interesting journey. There are days when I think it is the greatest job ever, and others when I want to crawl under a rock and never write another word. In the end it simply is what I do, and the good outweighs the bad, but that does not make it easy everyday. I write about all aspects of my life, and my worldview. The topics vary, and nothing is off limits, which may be a problem.
Writing is very solitary and when one gets in the zone and starts to share their thoughts, you can forget that anyone else is going to read it. When I first started writing it was just me and my family and friends that were reading, yet three years later I am still writing as if it is still just for us. I forget how fast the written word can travel, and how vast, yet small the Internet has made the world. A blog is a powerful tool.
I have had a difficult couple of months in my personal life and it has left me somewhat fragile. I write everything here and have received much needed support, coaching, understanding, and humor from people all over the world. When I get blessings from Israel, hugs from England, concern from New Zealand, and letters from a single mother in Wales who takes strength from my stories, I am lifted up and feel humbled by the love.
When you write about your life people relate to the stories in a way that makes them relate to you. People write to tell me they have experienced the same things as me, and that it helps them feel safe and less alone. I also have many people write to say they do not agree, and their emails can be frightening, but they all provoke conversation and inspire me to write without fear and use my most truthful and heartfelt voice.
Writing about my life makes it fuller. Writing about my dates makes it funnier. Writing about my relationships, makes it challenging. I am going to continue to write about my life as a mother, a Jew, how I see the world, and things happening in it, but I am not going to write about the men that I have a relationship with. I am not a relationship expert, but writing about men in this way is not a topic that makes me feel comfortable.
There are certainly things to be shared, but also things to be kept private. Relationships are hard and require work. It took my experiencing heartache to realize that too much attention is not good. I have been blessed to raise a good man, love great men, and have great men love me. I know in my heart that I will find love again. When I do, I will share that it has been found, but the details will rest safely in my heart, not my blog.
I have made mistakes along the way and lessons have been learned. Blogging when you have a broken heart is cathartic, but perhaps not wise. Meeting someone wonderful when you are not ready is a boost to a fragile ego, but sadly not wise. Reacting quickly is a release, but definitely not wise. The hardest lesson to learn is to be quiet and reflect, not speak. I need to get better at that so I am trying, and keeping the faith.


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In 1970, the Newberry purchased a collection of more than 1,400 recusant works (books, pamphlets, literature, and manuscripts written by and about English Catholics between 1559 and 1829) from the antiquarian book dealer Ben Weinreb in London. The Newberry's Rare Book Cataloger at the time, Bernard E. Wilson, maintained a separate card file of all materials acquired in this purchase, and this is available as a PDF file.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of recusant works in the Newberry collections; we held many recusant works prior to 1970 and we have continued to collect materials in this area. However, since there is no unified subject heading that collocates recusant works (you can locate these works in our online catalog by searching for their varied authors, titles, or subjects) Wilson's file allows researchers the most convenient way to browse our holdings of recusant materials.
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I think you can enable it by editing the .cfg but I haven't tried it in a while, perhaps it's also possible with the ingame menu - I'm not sure. The last time I tried HQ3X it was umplayable on account of how slow it was, but it was a couple years back and AFAIK they made some good progress there.
Last time I played I used HQ2X with a slightly improved field of view - this way you have an extended view, but it doesn't feel too small or risks breaking the game.


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I'm wondering if you can modify values in memory locations that correspond to the screen.
I used to do this before, but now it doesn't work.
I'm trying to make a program that scrolls text on the screen, so I want a procedure that works fast. Printf(), or puts(), is too slow.
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Pupils at Lancaster Royal Grammar School raised more than £1,000 at a recent non-uniform day for the Brain Tumour Charity's Mark Lingard Fund.
The cheque for £1466.21 was presented to Michelle Lingard at the school.
Michelle became involved with the charity after her husband Mark died of a brain tumour in 2011, aged 51.
She and her children Kate, 15, and Oscar, who is 13 and a pupil at LRGS, set up the Mark Lingard Fund "to create something positive to come from our loss and to keep Mark's memory alive."
Michelle said: 'Throughout Mark's illness it became apparent how little funding is available for research into this devastating illness. We would like to make some small contribution to improving this situation through fundraising for the Brain Tumour Charity.
"Every pound raised may help spare another family the pain we feel daily."
On receiving the cheque, Michelle said: "I am so grateful for the pupils at LRGS and am amazed at the amount of money that the boys have raised.
"I can assure them that 100 per cent of it will go directly towards research, in particular into high grade adult tumours and children's tumours.
"I particularly wanted to raise awareness of this issue among young people, as brain tumours can easily be misdiagnosed at a young age."
The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK's largest dedicated brain tumour charity. It funds scientific and clinical research into brain tumours and offer information and support to those affected, whilst raising awareness and influencing policy.
"Their aim is to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours.
More about Mark's story can be found at http://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/supporter-groups/Mark-Lingard-Fund.
More information about the Brain Tumour Charity can be found at www.thebraintumourcharity.org.


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A heritage par excellence
The Fabrique d'Ebauches, founded in the microtechnology valley in SONCEBOZ in 1849, was the forerunner for the current company. During this period the Aswan Dam (Egypt) and the city of London (England) were supplied with industrial clockwork mechanisms from Sonceboz.
The reputation of the precision and reliability of the mechanisms undoubtedly left their mark on the founders of SONCEBOZ.
Electricity meters
1936 was characterized by the desire for independence of the Pfister family, the current shareholder. Thus was born SONCEBOZ in its present form, when Fabrique d'Ebauches SA's electricity meter department was bought out.
A new life came into being, and the electricity meters - products descended from the clockmaking heritage - began to take on greater mechanical complexity; this period also witnessed the birth of the first synchronous motors.
With Europe at war and suffering from an acute lack of infrastructure, SONCEBOZ came up with the idea of improving gears in bicycles. The three-speed gear hub for bikes proved a huge success, both technically and commercially.
This period saw the first project dedicated to mobility, an activity which is today firmly rooted in our commitment to automotive industry.
Measuring time
This decade was marked by long-term recorders. Prestigious customers, following the example of General Electric, put their trust in SONCEBOZ's know-how.
The company's product portfolio was impressive: continuous, disc and drum recorder mechanisms, synchronous clockwork mechanisms, short timers, stopwatches, high precision gears and even small automatic clocks for cars (Oldsmobile).
Gas flow recorders
Time measurement dictated the activity of this decade. 1964 saw the start of production of one of SONCEBOZ's greatest successes: clockwork mechanisms, commonly known as chart drives. These were used, for example, to determine the flow in gas or oil wells. Such was their reliability and robustness that they are still manufactured today.
At the same time, power-reserve mechanisms made in Sonceboz were at their peak, and electric drive differentiation in difficult conditions came to the fore.
The pioneering age for stepper motors
SONCEBOZ has always been marked by its open-mindedness and ability to predict new technological trends, but these characteristics found their full expression in the 1970s. SONCEBOZ was considered a pioneer in the development and industrial production of the stepper motor in Europe, and of permanent magnet stepper motors and hybrid motors in particular. A new dynamic established itself and continued the boom of the "Trente Glorieuses", the thirty years of prosperity following 1945.
Automotive shift
"Vroom", the motor is running…in the internal combustion engines of cars!
The motorization of carburetors provided the perfect platform to showcase the positioning precision of stepper motor technology. The Ford Sierra was the first to benefit in 1984. At that time the automotive industry was experiencing a period of regrowth. 1988 also heralded a new visual identity and modernized image for SONCEBOZ, with a new sign and logo.
Idling and electronic acceleration
This period saw a sharp increase in automotive activity, underpinned by the idling adjustment application. The linear actuator dedicated to this application, which is now in the third generation, set a benchmark in reliability and compactness. Over 30 million have already been produced. With a view to the future, this period saw the first developments in control electronics, initiating the mechatronic system concept. The takeover of MMT in 1994 made SONCEBOZ an unrivaled force in electromagnetic technologies.
Boom: mechatronic systems and high volume
The ability to mass produce the electromagnetic inventions found its full expression at the start of the 21st century in the automotive, off-highway and medical sectors – industries with the most stringent requirements, where combined expertise in mechanics, motors and electronics add certain value. During this period SONCEBOZ's quality and zero defect policy were to be recognized on several occasions by prestigious customers.


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Cristiano Ronaldo and Alessandra Ambrosio star on cover of GQ
It's getting hot in hurr...
The American version of GQ magazine released an entire issue dedicated to bodies this month. And naturally, the men's mag picked the two ~hottest~ pieces of flesh in the world to star on the cover – Cristiano Ronaldo and Alessandra Ambrosio.
For the front image, the soccer player and Victoria's Secret model took off all their clothes (well, their tops anyway) and showed off their bangin' physiques in a playful pose. Wearing only a paid of red budgie smugglers, black watch and silver necklace, Cristiano flexed hard to show off his bulging biceps and ripped AF stomach. Ale, who mind you – is a mother of two, appears to be topless as she stands behind him, her arm and leg draped around him.
The sexy twosome are believed to have shot the photo in October last year when Ale shared a pic of the two of them with the hashtags spelling 'behind the scenes' and 'top secret'.
Oh. My. God.
"The scum of the earth."


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HUMBLE, Texas — After Day 1 of the Great West Conference Championships on Friday at Turner Stadium, the Utah Valley University women's track and field team built a 39-point advantage over Texas-Pan American, while the men's team held a narrow 12-point lead over Cal State Bakersfield.
Saturday, both teams widened the gap and are well-positioned heading into Sunday's final day to wrap up their unprecedented fifth consecutive championships.
The Wolverine women (142) now lead by 94 points over second-place Texas-Pan American (48), while Houston Baptist is third with 43 points and Chicago State is fourth with 16 points.
On the men's side, the Wolverines (121) lead by 52 points over Texas-Pan American (69), while Cal State Bakersfield is in third with 46 points and NJIT is in fourth with 40.
"If we'll just compete Sunday we'll be in great shape," UVU track and field coach Scott Houle said.
Saturday, Michael McPherson set a new school record in winning the long jump with a mark of 24-07.00, and Brooke Hodson-Davies is now second all-time in the 3000 women's steeplechase after posting the winning time of 10:30.51.
"As a team, we're competing pretty close to where we thought we would do," Houle said. "I wouldn't be surprised to see more kids hit PRs Sunday. It's starting to roll and the kids are starting to feel more confident."
With the help of Hodson-Davies and four other Wolverines scoring points in the 3000 steeplechase, the Wolverines began putting more distance between them and the rest of the field. In all, the Wolverines took the top four spots. Behind Hodson, Ally Deeter placed second (11:01.40), followed by Harley Murray (11:06.44) and Jessica Wilding (11:30.44).
The UVU women also placed four in the top five in the heptathlon led by winner Lexi Esplin (4,567), followed by Ali Shields (4,188), Gately Garnett (4.125) and Autumn Robertson (3,749), who placed second, third and fifth, respectively.
Esplin also led three Wolverines to place in the top seven in the long jump with a mark of 18-05.25, which was good for fourth. Mykah Heaton (18-05.00) and Aimee Wheeler (17-09.75) placed fifth and seventh, respectively.
McPherson recorded his second first-place finish of the day by winning the high jump (6-01.25), while Ty Rosser (5-10.75) and Michael Ashton (5-09.75) placed third and sixth, respectively.
The Wolverine men captured the first four spots in the pole vault with Marcus Pratt leading the pack with a first-place vault of 14-03.25, followed in order by Levi Ball (J14-03.25), Riley O'Neal (J14.03.25) and Stephen Wickhamshire (13-03.50).
Also on Saturday, Chris Dorton (9:30.34) and Nelson Orton (10:04.78) placed second and fifth, respectively, in the 3000 men's steeplechase, and Wickhamshire placed eighth (39-00.25) in the shot put.
The Wolverine women's team climbed to the early lead Friday by taking the first four spots in the 10000 meters behind winner Krystal Harper (37:39.46), followed by Wilding (38.01.32), Bridget Hazel (38:06.23) and Angela Blackham (38.3013) to earn 29 points.
UVU also went 1-2-3 in the women's javelin with McKell Camp-Nielson taking the top spot with a throw of 139-10, followed by Kelli Roach (133-09) and Joni Warnick (122-02) to collect 24 more points.
Maryn Pincock (145-02) and Chelsey Stegelmeier (142-03) finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the women's hammer throw, while on Saturday Pincock (45-07) won the women's shot put and teammate Rachel Garrett (38-01.25) placed fifth.Comment on this story
For the men, the Wolverines took five of the top eight spots in the 10000 meters behind a first-place finish by Joshua McCabe (33:12.29) followed by Macy Butterfield (33:17.38), Brenden Emery (33:50.38), Logan Wood (34:00.89) and Orton (35:12.21) who placed third, fifth, sixth and eighth, respectively.
The Wolverines also picked up valuable points in the men's javelin with Mark Jones (182-10) placing first and Michael McPherson (151-10) finishing fourth and Riley O'Neal (134-05) placing sixth.
Field events on the final day of competition on Sunday get underway at 9 a.m. (MT) with the women's high jump, women's pole vault, men's discus and men's triple jump. Track events get underway at 11 a.m. (MT) with the men's 4x100 relay.
Jay Hinton is a sports information assistant at Utah Valley University.


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Tour de Pink - Sunday September 16th
Anyone here going to ride in the Tour de Pink? I think my wife and I are going to do it, not sure what distance yet. The map goes all over the areas that I normally do club rides, roads are decent. Should be fun!
Here is the website link.
Tour de Pink was a fantastic event for a great cause, I will definitely be doing this one again in the future. The volunteers and rest stops were great. I did a metric century, 65 miles, not too shabby.
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Hi there,
I'm a jazz pinist turned pop singer. As I was on my 'transition', I was doing accoustic singer/ songwriter in sort of pop-jazz style. Very recently (last fall) I started to write really commercial stuff and I love it. I was recording a single while working with a producer and it came out as a dance/pop song (not released yet). I finally feel I found myself musically/ stylistically etc. However, I have a couple of worries.
As I worked on my single I hired a producer and got a deal with him - 1000$ for the song (regular price 1500$). I went for it because I have absolutely zero experience in producing anything and quite honestly, right now I don't have time to learn it. So I wanted a radio sounding song and I got it. However, I wanna record an album. Or better said, I have to record, at least an EP or else there will be issues with reviews, radio stations or PR people (many don't even review or work with you unless you have a full album, EP is a must). Now, I am trying to figure out what to do about it all - because the price for even a 4 track EP when you add promo costs is gonna be around 10k. And on the long terms as soon as I put out that I must already prepare for the next release as nowadays one has to constantly release and tour.
So here is the question: how can I reduce the production costs? Below are some of my own thoughts.
I don't necessary want to produce anything myself as I have zero experience. That deal was awwesome - I wrote the song, gave the leadsheet, a crappy demo I managed to make (took me 1 month to figure a decent track and a week to put a beat together despite the fact I can play some drums,LOL), submitted a bunch of songs ranging from Maroon 5 to Lady Gaga, telling what I like in them and boom - I got back some sceletton beat/ bass/ guitar/ keys. So we just e-mailed and I said what I liked and then I went in studio sang lead vocals, background vocals and played a keyboard solo. Then mixed and masterd. Sounds awesome, major label level.
I have not found a decent songwriter to write with and won't write with just anybody because I always write what I mean.
I don't want to start a band at this point (I will pull one together when I finally manage to go on tour). The reason for this is that I don't necessary look for a 'live band' sound in studio and don't want to write songs with other people. I used to have jazz bands where I sang pop jazz and it always come to the point that they wanted to be co-writers and on every photo etc. I just don't see myself as a lead singer of a band or a part of a team. I find the idea of having a produced record, giving the record + sheets to musicians, 2-3 rehearsels and we're off on tour. And I'd rather have 2 dancers for small gigs that I do with a playback than a full band.
I'd appreciate if someone would have an idea, opinion or thoughts for me...
thank you and cheers!
P.S. I live in NYC, so I technically have all the industry people very near to me.


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I love these eggs! Good one! And you remind me of me staying all hours on RMD and falling asleep -- get some sleep girl! ;-) 5h!!!