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In this course, you will enhance presentations with features that will transform them into those with a powerful means of communication. You will use features that draw, animate, & format presentations such that they may be communicated to a wide variety
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As a Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2007 user, you are familiar with the basics of creating a presentation and you are able to convey information effectively in a simple way. Static content in presentation, however, will not keep your audience interested. In this course, you will enhance presentations with feature that will transform basic presentations into a powerful means of communication.
Course Objective: You will enhance your presentation with features that will transform it into a powerful means of communication. You will customize the PowerPoint interface to suit your requirements and use the new and enhanced features to create dynamic and visually appealing presentations. You will then finalize a presentation and secure it to authenticate its validity.
Target Student: This course is designed for students who want to gain the skills necessary to work with design templates, various types of diagrams, special effects, custom slide shows, collaboration functionality, and advanced presentation delivery. This course also assists in the preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2007. It is for students who already have knowledge of the basics of PowerPoint 2007, including slide formatting and working with tables, charts, images, objects, and presentation preparation.
Performance-Based Objectives
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- customize the PowerPoint environment.
- customize a design template.
- add diagrams to your presentation.
- add special effects to a PowerPoint presentation.
- use the various options to customize slide shows.
- use PowerPoint to collaborate on a presentation.
- finalize a presentation.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Customizing the PowerPoint Environment
Topic 1A: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
Topic 1B: Personalize the PowerPoint Interface
Topic 1C: Customize Save Options
Topic 1D: Apply Advanced Customization Options
Lesson 2: Customizing a Design Template
Topic 2A: Set Up a Slide Master
Topic 2B: Customize Slide Layouts
Topic 2C: Create Custom Themes
Topic 2D: Add Headers and Footers
Topic 2E: Modify the Notes Master
Topic 2F: Modify the Handout Master
Lesson 3: Adding Diagrams to a Presentation
Topic 3A: Create Diagrams
Topic 3B: Modify Diagrams
Lesson 4: Adding Special Effects to Presentations
Topic 4A: Add Multimedia Elements
Topic 4B: Customize Slide Component Animations
Lesson 5: Customizing a Slide Show Presentation
Topic 5A: Set Up a Custom Show
Topic 5B: Annotate a Presentation
Topic 5C: Create a Presenter-Independent Slide Show
Topic 5D: Set Up a Slide Show to Repeat Automatically
Lesson 6: Collaborating on a Presentation
Topic 6A: Review a Presentation
Topic 6B: Publish Slides to a Slide Library
Topic 6C: Share a Presentation
Lesson 7: Securing and Distributing a Presentation
Topic 7A: Secure Presentations
Topic 7B: Package a Presentation
Topic 7C: Publish a Presentation as a Web Page
- Prerequisites & Certificates
PowerPoint 2007 - Level 1 or equivalent experience
Certificates offered
Certificate of completion
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Students are required to give notice if they are unable to attend their class:
2 weeks (10 full business days) or longer prior to training date = full refund
1 to 2 weeks (5 - 9 full business days) prior to training date = 50% of course fee refund
Less than 1 week (4 full business days or fewer) prior to training date = 0% refund
NOTE: You may substitute classes or students at any time.
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Motorola announced the "organically shaped" Moto U9 today. The rounded clamshell phone relies on Windows Media Media Player 11 and is targeted at those wishing to put music on their phones.
Annoy others with the built-in speaker or keep it to yourself via blue-tooth, the U9 allows you to pump your tunes with one touch music controls, fade in and out for calls and sexy touch sensitive controls on its glossy seamless surface. TheU9 supports
WMAv10 plus Janus DRM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced.
Interesting features include an on board 2MP camera capable of 8x digital zoom delivers the pictures and video. Bonus points for the seemingly floating display.
Best of all perhaps, is Fergie is hawking the unit:
"Fergie is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar artist as well as a woman on the cutting edge of modern style. She is the perfect icon to help us communicate to consumers that style and music are integral to people as a way to express themselves – and that MOTO U9 embodies those qualities," said Joni Christensen, director of Global Music Marketing, Mobile Devices, Motorola.
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A long-shot bid by a Conservative MP from Alberta to woo Turks and Caicos Islands into a political union with Canada appears to have suffered a major setback after the leader of the British Crown colony — upon returning to the Caribbean from an official visit to this country a few weeks ago — firmly and publicly disparaged the prospect in an interview back home.
TCI premier Rufus Ewing, while making it clear he's keen to promote stronger economic ties with Canada, told the Turks and Caicos Sun that pursuing Canadian provincial status — as advocated by Edmonton East MP Peter Goldring — would amount to shifting authority over the U.K.-controlled vacation islands from "one master to another."
He also suggested, however, that allowing the concept to be kept afloat for discussion purposes wouldn't be a bad thing for Turks and Caicos Islands since it should encourage more tourism and investment by Canadians.
"I won't be too hasty to jump from one mother's nest to another mother's nest — from one master to another," Ewing is quoted saying.
I won't be too hasty to jump from one mother's nest to another mother's nest — from one master to another
"But I don't mind them (Canadians) talking about things," he added. "Maybe more Canadians should come down to check us out and to see what we have to offer. Come down, take a holiday and do some investments; invest in some projects and spend some dollars. I would love it."
Yet Ewing further downplayed any proposed merger, stating that, "I don't think Canada is interested in forming an alliance with the Turks and Caicos." He added: "I think there is a specific MP and some others, who have always had interest in the Turks and Caicos annexing with Canada. And I guess each time that you have a Turks and Caicos politician visiting Canada and seeking greater relationships, seeking economics and getting investors, the topic will come up."
Goldring told Postmedia News on Friday that he wasn't discouraged by Ewing's comments but expressed disappointment that the notion of "annexation" was highlighted in the story on what the Turks and Caicos leader had to say about Canada.
"I don't know where this annexing business came from," said Goldring. "I've always said this is not about annexing… because that smacks of colonialism. Nobody wants to go down that road whatsoever."
Goldring noted that he's attempting "to talk to Mr. Ewing again and straighten out that this is not about annexing."
He also acknowledged that Ewing is right about the positive impact on the TCI economy of ongoing media coverage about the islands' possible union with Canada.
"The discussions we've had — it piques the interest of Canadians all across the country, and they go exploring," said Goldring. "I've been told that there's some $20-million worth of free advertising that it's given the islands. But so be it. It's also sent Canadians there for investment, sent Canadians there for tourism. And this is all part and package of developing more interest in the area, and developing warmer relationships."
I don't know where this annexing business came from
The Turks and Caicos, formally known as a British Overseas Territory and situated about 1,000 kilometres southeast of Miami, include eight inhabited islands and dozens of others encompassing a total area of about 500 square kilometres, or one-tenth the size of Prince Edward Island.
Home to about 30,000 people, TCI's economy depends largely on tourism, which draws more than 200,000 visitors annually to the islands.
Proposals for some kind of political association between Turks and Caicos Islands and Canada have been advanced since the early 20th century, beginning with First World War-era prime minister Robert Borden's suggestion to Britain that it transfer some of its Caribbean possessions to Canada. The idea was promptly rejected.
In the early 1960s, the Conservative government of John Diefenbaker played a significant role in encouraging unity among several Caribbean island nations and colonies — including Turks and Caicos — in hopes of encouraging stronger economic relations and potentially a political association between the region and Canada.
Two other lone MPs — the NDP's Max Saltsman in the 1970s and Conservative MP Dan McKenzie in the 1980s — unsuccessfully championed the cause of making TCI part of Canada, and in 2004 the Nova Scotia legislature unanimously adopted a resolution calling for talks with Turks and Caicos to explore the idea of the sunny islands joining the Atlantic province.
But Goldring has emerged as this century's leading advocate of a Canada-TCI union, launching his lobbying effort about a decade ago.
Last month, during Ewing's scheduled trade mission to Canada — which included a meeting with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne — he met with Goldring to discuss the MP's ideas about forging stronger economic and political relations.
Goldring said political union remains a long-term goal but that preliminary moves to "increase economic and social engagement" — ultimately leading, for example, to Canada securing special access to a deep-water Caribbean port — would represent serious progress toward his vision of a new, snow-free 11th province.
"He (Ewing) is saying in his comments he doesn't mind the talk of it going to Confederation," said Goldring. "And who knows? An engagement – that's what engagements do sometimes. They lead to marriage. But that's way off in the future. First of all you have to kind of prove yourself."
Ewing came to power in Turks and Caicos Islands in November after a controversial, three-year period of direct rule by British officials in response to alleged corruption and mismanagement of the local TCI administration.
The new premier narrowly won the election in part by slamming Britain for what he considered undemocratic actions during the direct-rule period and by proposing a push toward outright independence — not a junior partnership with Canada.
In subsequent speeches, Ewing's continued criticism of Britain and his promotion of potential TCI independence prompted a sharp rebuke from U.K. Foreign Secretary William Hague.
In a March letter responding to one of Ewing's speeches to fellow Caribbean leaders on February, Hague reminded the TCI leader that Ewing's predecessor as premier and Progressive National Party leader — the now-exiled Michael Misick — "left behind a chaotic situation including — through incompetence, abuse of power and corruption — rapidly deteriorating public finances."


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Iowa State picked up commitment No. 23 for its 2013 recruiting class Sunday morning in versatile junior college athlete Rodney Coe (Council Bluffs, Iowa/Iowa Western Community College).
Coe, a 6-foot-4, 293-pound defensive end and former running back, committed to the Cyclones following an official visit to Ames, Iowa, with his teammate and current Iowa State commit, running back Aaron Wimberly. Originally from Edwardsville, Ill., Coe chose the Cyclones over offers from South Florida and Akron.
"When I look at a college, I'm looking at a good program and good facilities," Coe said. "For me, I also based my decision on the players and how I was around them. I hung out with the players most of the time, and I felt I'd been hanging out with them for years.
"I also like the coaching staff there. I've built a great relationship with them. Everything just felt right."
Coe was recruited by wide receivers coach Luke Wells. He was hosted on his official visit by sophomore defensive end Cory Morrissey.
Coe committed to Iowa out of high school but failed to qualify academically. He had multiple offers out of high school, including Auburn, Florida, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, USC and Wisconsin. Coe went to Iowa Western, put on roughly 60 pounds and became a defensive contributor for the Reivers, the No. 1 juco team in the country that will play for the NJCAA national championship next Sunday against Butler (Kan.) Community College in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Coe said playing at Iowa State and in the Big 12 will be even more exciting being alongside Wimberly.
"Continuing playing with Aaron is something I'm looking forward to," he said. "He plays on the offensive side, and I'll be on the defensive side, but it's going to be fun watching contribute. The biggest thing is we'll get to continue that relationship at the next level."
Coe, in addition to his offers, said he had looks from Oregon, Arizona State and Texas Tech.


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I am trying to load a DLL made with MFC into my WIN32 API exe written with C (uses .c not .cpp)
Can load DLL but fails to find the functions as they are classes. GetProcAddress fails to find them and I can't declare them as I would if they were C type functions.
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When looking in Computer/c:, some user folders are not listed in the c: directory.
Folder/files are there but can not be found when browsing, for example, to attach to an email.
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Is there a reason some folders are not listed? Is there a way to get them listed?
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Looking for a way to spend a day in the great outdoors? Think fishing, an activity as fun for the kids as it is for Mom and Dad.
Ken Rose, who ran the popular "Get Hooked on Fishing" children's derby in Poughkeepsie for 25 years and now coordinates fishing activities for the Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs, has watched kids grow up, fishing the entire time. Beyond the simple pleasure of spending a relaxing morning or afternoon out in nature, he said it's a great sport, too, because it's so accessible. And the low cost to get started doesn't hurt.
"It's not a really expensive sport if you don't want to make it that way," Rose says. "You can buy a little ten dollar fishing pole, you get some worms and go have some fun."
Ready to get started? Here are five kid-friendly fishing spots in Westchester, Rockland and the Hudson Valley, along with info on what you might catch and where you can get bait nearby.
Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville
In-season fishing is permitted in Swan Lake and the Pocantico River, both located in this 1,400-acre state park, which is also a popular spot for birders and hikers. After fishing, take little animal lovers to see what feathered friends are visiting the park's bird feeder, located near the visitor center.
When: Daily from dawn to dusk
What you might catch: Small and large mouth bass, trout, sunfish, perch, pickerel and carp
Suggested bait: Night crawlers, mealworms, breadcrumbs or artificial lures; try Shu Fly Tackle & Fly Shop (156 Main St., Nanuet; 845-215-5470)
Info: Rockefeller State Park Preserve, 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville; 914-631-1470; nysparks.com; $6 parking fee; free parking for Empire Passport holders; a free Rockefeller State Park fishing tag is required, which you can get at the park by presenting your NYS DEC fishing license
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River
Catch-and-release fly-fishing is permitted at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Westchester's largest park. Try your luck at either of the two streams that run through the reservation, Cross River or Stone Hill River. Outside of fishing, the park is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, where the whole family will enjoy exhibits including the butterfly and moth hatcheries.
When: Daily from 8 a.m. to dusk
What you might catch: Stocked or native trout and other species
Bait: Artificial lures only; try Cross River Bait & Tackle (759 Route 35, Cross River; 914-763-6083)
Info: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River; 914-864-7317; parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation; $5 parking fee for Westchester County park pass holders, $10 for those without a pass, $1 for seniors.
Chadwick Lake Park in Newburgh
Created by damming Quassaick Creek in 1926, Chadwick Lake Park is a reservoir that supplies water to the town of Newburgh. The park is open to the public and offers a number of recreational activities and facilities, including three picnic shelters, a playground, walking trails, basketball courts and a roller rink.
When: Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (June and July); check the park's website for hours at other times
What you might catch: Large mouth bass, trout and crappies
Bait: Night crawlers, mealworms or spinners; try Montgomery Sporting Goods & Paintball (32 Union St., Montgomery; 845-457-4678)
Info: Chadwick Lake Park, 1702 Route 300, Newburgh; 845-564-0608; www.townofnewburgh.org; $5 daily parking for residents, $10 daily parking for non-residents
Bear Mountain State Park in Bear Mountain
Set in the mountains on the west bank of the Hudson River, this park offers fishing access to both the river and Hessian Lake. Besides fishing, kids can enjoy the park's zoo, swimming pool and carousel for additional fees. Boat rentals are available.
When: Daily from 8 a.m. to dusk
What you might catch: White perch, sunfish, bass and trout
Bait: Spinners, night crawlers or minnows; try O & H Bait Shop (209 Meadow Ave., Chester; 845-469-2566)
Info: Bear Mountain State Park, Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain; 845-786-2701 ext. 242; nysparks.com; $8 parking fee, free parking for Empire Passport holders; $5 per person per hour for boat rentals
Morgan Lake in Poughkeepsie
You can go shore fishing or pier fishing at this man-made lake, which was the site of the annual "Get Hooked on Fishing" children's fishing derby for 25 years. The lake is stocked with trout throughout the year, making it a great spot for kids and beginners to make their first catch. The once-neglected urban park is undergoing a revitalization effort, so Morgan Lake is also a great place for families to volunteer together during the monthly "Scavenger Hunt for Litter" events.
When: Daily from dawn to dusk
What you might catch: Trout, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, common carp and panfish
Bait: Night crawlers or phoebe lures; try Stewart's Shops (85 Creek Rd., Poughkeepsie; 845-471-9014)
Info: Morgan Lake, 17 Creek Rd., Poughkeepsie; 845-451-4113; www.morganlakepark.org; call 845-418-0016 to volunteer for the revitalization projects
Know before you go
Before grabbing the rod and reel, be sure you know the rules: Call the parks or visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website for fishing regulations, including licensing, permit or registration requirements, seasons and catch limits (www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html).
You can register or purchase a fishing license by calling 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or get one online at https://nyfgisales.appsolgrp.com/fgnyia/html/index.jsp. Licenses are also available at most town clerks' offices and at many sporting goods stores. The DEC has provided a Google map with licensing locations: https://maps.google.com/?q=http://www.dec.ny.gov/maps/gmliasouth.kmz


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SALT LAKE CITY — Three people allegedly involved in a check forging ring being run from a room at the Grand America Hotel were indicted Thursday in federal court.
The trio cashed at least 40 counterfeit checks totaling $41,000 at several Zions Bank locations over the past several months, according to a complaint in U.S. District Court. The checks were drawn on the accounts of eight businesses, including Central Utah Counseling Center and Willow Creek Country Club.Comment on this story
A confidential informant told FBI agents the three used computers, scanners and printers in the hotel room to make fake checks and identification, according to court documents.
Theresa Ann Coggins, Dusty Lynn Craven and Sky Lee Bodily are charged with 28 counts of bank fraud and aiding and abetting. Bodily also faces two counts of aggravated identity theft.
Cravens told authorities Coggins masterminded the operation, created the fake checks and sent runners out to cash them, according to the complaint. She allegedly received half of each cashed check.
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It has been months since Shea Emry and the Argonauts came to terms, a period that provided Emry an opportunity to reflect on his time in Montreal, a period to look forward to his new start in Toronto.
But it wasn't until a few days ago when reality began to sink in, the football life Emry has known no longer applicable to his current lot.
"Monday in the car," began Emry as the Argos officially unveiled their newest player at their downtown offices on a day that essentially marked Emry's tenure in Toronto.
"I opened the equipment bag and there it was, a white Argonaut jersey with the No. 41 and Emry on the back. It was quite real and a little bit of a shock, which is great because it's one that I want.
"It's exciting, it's vibrant, it's everything. Toronto has a lot going on."
On the surface, the Emry-Argo match is one made in pigskin heaven, an organization that is rebuilding its defence in need of an anchor, a pulse and a sporting conscious.
Emry fits the bill, a solid football player and citizen who is more than ready and prepared to take that next step in his career and life.
Emry recently turned 28, entering a time in his life that promises to usher new challenges and new adventures, both on and off the gridiron.
"My fiancée and I are really excited to get involved in the community and embrace the change that I wanted," said Emry.
"I'm excited about being in a new city. New teammates, new vibe, new energy, new everything. I'm pretty stoked."
Two years removed from a Grey Cup championship, the Double Blue are heading into a unique time in their long and decorated history.
One of these days, David Braley is going to finally rid himself of a football team he never wanted any part of, but he did come to its financial rescue when no one stepped up.
One of these days, MLSE and all its corporate clout and visibility will take ownership and provide the Argos will a long-awaited facility to call home.
One of these days, Emry envisions hoisting the Grey Cup, a feat he accomplished in Montreal.
Whether it's leadership, productivity, a voice, a presence, there's so much Emry brings to the table, so much he wants to accomplish, so much he wants to burden.
He's seen it all, done it all, but never has he done it in a place not named Montreal.
"I'm at the stage in my life where I'm aware of what needs to be done," said Emry. "I'm aware of what shouldn't be done on and off the football field.
"I definitely feel I'm in the prime and hopefully that translates into making plays and winning games and being part of another Grey Cup."
With QB Ricky Ray at the helm, the Argos will always have a shot, even though the Ray-led offence produced zero points in the second half of last fall's bitter loss to Hamilton in the East final.
It's on defence where questions abound, where holes must be filled, players replaced under Tim Burke's regime as the team's new co-ordinator.
Emry and Burke first met in Montreal.
There's a familiarity and an understanding that Emry will be put in positions to make plays.
The CFL is so fluid that the only constant is change.
Emry wanted a change in scenary, joining a team that needed to change its defensive identity and philosophy.
Back home in B.C., Emry worked out with Argos lineman/fullback Zander Robinson and a handful of CFL players, worked out in the gym, did yoga, hiked and coached UBC's linebackers in spring football.
"Keeping my football brain fresh," said Emry. "It's been busy, but it's made me football efficient."
With training camp just around corner, Emry is sure to be a hit with his new teammates.
"I want to step into the locker room and earn the respect of the guys, get to the point where they can trust me and I can trust them. Without that, then I'm just another guy on the football team.
"That's not what I want to be. I want to be the guy who goes in and really does his job. I want those guys to feel they can talk to me, want them to feel they can rely on me and vice versa."
As an Als player, Emry soaked in everything players such as Anthony Calvillo, Scott Flory, Anwar Stewart, Billy Parker, Chip Cox and Reggie Hunt had to offer, mentally, emotionally and all aspects relating to football.
"I was lucky enough to follow in some impressive foot steps," said Emry.
The Argos are now lucky to have him.
Shea Emry doesn't have the luxury of looking into a crystal ball, but he does have the benefit of working alongside Scott Flory.
As president of the CFLPA, Flory and his team will be asked to negotiate a deal with the league that makes sense for players who have given a lot of their time supporting three-down football.
"The PA's in great hands," said Emry of his former Als teammate.
"Scott is a guy who is very knowledgeable. He's been around a long time, he's been around for a couple of CBA negotiations. I have all the respect in the world for him as a man. He lives with a lot of character."
Emry won't comment on the negotiations, but he's glad Flory is in charge.
"Guys are sticking together and we're in good hands with Scott being the president."


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Gulf Papers Urge Arabs to Support Palestinians over Jerusalem
Arabs should mobilize their support for the Palestinian position on Jerusalem, Gulf newspapers said Monday, warning against any concession on the Holy City that would benefit Israel.
Al-Khaleej of the United Arab Emirates urged Arab countries to participate in "a full summit, with the sole issue being 'to save Jerusalem from the claws of occupation'."
"If there is no summit, the foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries must meet to define the red lines that no-one must transgress in supporting the Palestinians," Al-Khaleej said.
Another Emirati paper, Al-Ittihad, said "the question of Jerusalem must figure at the top of any accord because of the importance of the city, not only for the Palestinians but also for all Arabs and Muslims."
In Qatar, Al-Raya newspaper said: "Jerusalem is at the heart of the Arab-Zionist conflict because of its religious and historic standing among Arabs and Muslims.
"A clear Arab and Islamic position on this issue must be expressed," Al-Raya said, regretting that Arab countries were "waiting for the end of the Camp David summit like spectators."
Saudi Arabia's Al-Jazira said "the only concession that the Palestinians can make when it comes to Jerusalem is not to oppose the idea that the western part of the city be the capital of Israel on condition that the eastern part become the capital of the Palestinian state."
"Arab people are in a desperate situation and in the light of any concessions over Jerusalem, the whole situations may explode," said Shamlan al-Issa, a leading liberal and political science professor at Kuwait University.
"No Arab leader will be able to make concessions over Jerusalem. If this happens, it may lead to overthrowing some of the regimes, starting with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, of course," he predicted.
"Every Palestinian, Arab and Muslim will strongly oppose any concession. The Palestinian leadership has weakened the Palestinian cause and the situation is too grave," Kuwaiti MP Ahmad Shuraian added - DUBAI (AFP)
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Chase Street Elementary School students started their school week on Monday with a little ice cream and some recognition courtesy of Georgia Schools Superintendent John Barge.
Barge came to Athens to present Chase Street an award for being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School, one of just eight in the state last year.
Barge also brought along a representative of Blue Bell Creameries, district manager Tony Gregory, who brought ice cream; enough snack sized ice cream sandwiches for every child and teacher in the school with enough left over for Clarke County Superintendent Philip Lanoue and other adult visitors at a school assembly.
"It's because you have worked so hard you are going to be recognized ... for being one of the top groups of students, not just in our state, but our country," Lanoue told the students as he introduced Barge.
Barge thanked Chase Street teachers and Principal Adam Kurtz for the improvement.
"You're changing generations," he said.
Barge also made a surprise announcement to the roughly 450 children who gathered in the school's auditorium.
Beth Upchurch, who teaches gifted classes at the school, won a "Fountain Award," named for a former coach and teacher of Barge's, Marty Fountain.
Former Clarke Central High School student Rachel Kulikoff nominated Upchurch for the award.
"Ms. Upchurch encouraged and inspired me to grow into a better person, to give back to my community and to care about the world we live in," wrote Kulikoff, now a sophomore at the University of Chicago.
Chase Street's Blue Ribbon award was based on improvements in test scores.
Between 2008 and 2012, Chase student scores on the state Criterion-Referenced Competency Test improved dramatically. The tests are designed to show how well Georgia students are mastering subject material and to grade the state's schools and school districts.
In 2008, just 75 percent of third-graders and 64 percent of fifth-graders were meeting or exceeding state standards. But in 2012, 100 percent of third-graders and 96 percent of fifth-graders met or exceeded the standards.
In math, the score improvements were even more striking. In 2008, 51 percent of third-graders, 29 percent of fourth-graders and 28 percent of fifth-graders met or exceeded the CCRT standards. In 2012, 92 percent of third-graders, 90 percent of fourth-graders and 94 percent of fifth-graders met or exceeded the state standards.
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Dennis Rowland Benefit Concert
Herberger Theater
222 E. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ
Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM
Dennis Rowland Benefit Concert
The Dennis Rowland Benefit Concert, a high-energy evening of jazz and blues featuring vocalists Francine Reed, Monica Mancini and many others. Net proceeds from the concert will benefit Rowland, a Grammy-nominated vocalist and Herberger Hall of Fame performer who is recovering from a near-fatal stroke and cerebral hemorrhage suffered in December.
One of the local jazz scene's most beloved figures, Rowland has performed throughout the United States, Europe and at Phoenix-area events and venues including The Scottsdale Plaza Resort and Kazimierz World Wine Bar. Currently unable to work as a performer, Rowland continues to improve and aspires to return to the stage. He also envisions helping other stroke survivors through music therapy.
Mancini will be joined on stage by Grammy-award-winning jazz greats Shelly Berg (piano), Gregg Field (concert co-producer/music director/drums) and noted bassist Chuck Berghofer, among others.
Additional all stars will include jazz vocalists Khani Cole and Diana Lee, saxophonist Marion Meadows, and trumpeter Jesse McGuire. In addition, Tommy Holloway and Michael Reed will join Mel Bridges and Cordell Conway of the Miracles for a Motown tribute.
Band members backing Reed, Cole and Lee will include Reed's brother Michael Reed (bass), Chris Gough (keyboard), Donnie Dean (guitar), Mike King (bass), Dave Baradic (piano) and Greg Warner (concert co-producer/music director/drums).
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Anyone got a set and care to share your views ?
Bike Forum
Onthelight light - Anyone used them ?
*Watches closely* I am hovering over the buy button as my bastid died.
I want to know how robust the battery to light ocnnector is.
Also does the led on the button stay illuminated when the light is off?
Edit: Sent spokeybloke a mail.
Use the search, loads on here recently about it. Look for spokebloke as he runs the online shop.
Personally I went for the new and improved magicshine as it was significantly cheaper and I think the upgrade to the battery and light will prevent premaure failure.
improved magicshine
How has it been improved. All my riding mate's have the original bastid and all have had issues in some why, shape or form ?
I looked at the new magicshite. I am loathed to pay DX more cash for a sub-standard product that will last 12 months if I am lucky.
are Tesco's not selling those torches anymore?!
I have a Tesco torch and it is "ok" at best.
I ride for around 90% of my journeys on dark unlit roads. I need to dazzle albinos otherwise I am at crawling pace.
yes, used mine half a dozen times in the peaks as my only light and all is a-ok. on high for descent, low for flat and road, low or high for climbing. i've had just less than two hours of mixed use without the switch turning to blue so the charge seems to last too.
the switch light stays on when switched off but not when disconnected from battery (obviously). the connector seems fine, gives a nice *pop* when you uncouple it so i reckon it's watertight and will last, as long as you don't thrutch on the wires. other connections seem ok too.
I've been using mine daily for almost a week now; very bright, the battery / light connection is very secure (it's a bugger to unplug, to be honest) and mine's only just gone blue (although it's meant to spend all of its time on blue so the battery should last ages... proper test at the weekend!)
My only criticisms: firstly I'd rather the indicator light was only on when the light was on; I tend to leave the light on the bike all the time, which means it's sat there glowing away 24/7. I presume the battery can power it for weeks like this, but it's a bit of an annoyance.
Secondly the mount holds the light over the stem, which is no good if you've got a GPS on there. I suspect some bodging can be done to put the light directly above the bar mount rather than on the sticky-out bit which I might try if I can't fit it next to the GPS in any other way.
Well I caved and ordered
Come on Lowey you know you want a T Light
I want a Trout light but I would die in a gruesome manner if I spent that much on lights.
Come on Lowey you know you want a T Light
Troutie, I'm a dedicated worshipper of your stuff as you well know (did you manage to clear up the drool from the back of your van in Swaledale ?), but I don't get my christmas bonus till Jan and I need a light now.
Went out with a friend last night who bought one on my recommendation so I was very interested in it's performance as I don't have one - lol!
Much brighter than my Joystick (200 Lumens against 900). I have 2 joysticks and have one on bike and one on the helmet, he only had the light on the bike so his light was fixed whereas mine total output is split but his was much brighter. Very good performance even in 'dim / low' mode as well, almost if slightly brighter than my joystick in dim mode.
Big green then blue button on the back was very noticable to me riding along side but friend didn't feel he noticed it whilst riding and didn't distract him at all.
Looked very well made, battery pack smaller than what I expected and the light unit looked really nice and well made.
For the money I would deff buy one!!
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After a spate of departures earlier this year, two more editors from Harper's magazine have decided to leave.
Yesterday the NY Times confirmed that senior editors Bill Wasik and Luke Mitchell will leave the literary magazine.
Here's more from the post: "[The] departures leave just a single senior editor, Donovan Hohn. While the Harper's staff was never huge, it appears to be down to a handful of people: acting editor Ellen Rosenbush, literary editor Ben Metcalf, and Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, who was promoted from an assistant editor to managing editor in April."
In March, we noted that associate editor Paul Ford and senior editor Jennifer Szalai had both departed.


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Nothing can give you greater sexual confidence than knowing that when your body comes together with his it creates sexual fireworks. But why is it better with some men than others? Why do some couples almost explode with ecstasy when they make love?
A study recently published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine revealed that most women do find it easier to orgasm if their partner's penis is on the large side.
But it's not as simple as that because, just as the male anatomy comes in all shapes and sizes, so does ours. Bigger is not always best – it's all about how your bodies fit together.
Good sex can even keep a couple in a relationship. "I've met women who have stuck with men who aren't right for them much longer than they should have, because the sex was so hot," says sex therapist Rachel Morris.
Sizing him up
"Penis size, shape and width varies as wildly as breast size," says Siski Green, author of How to Blow her Mind in Bed. The average member (when erect) is 14cm in length and about 12cm in girth, with most men falling within 5cm either side.
Less than 7.5cm is considered a "micropenis" while anything more than 16.5cm is large. Penis enlargement surgery is on the increase – but while The Journal of Sexual Medicine study did find that women orgasm vaginally more easily with a larger member, it doesn't tell the complete story.
"What constitutes a large penis is subjective," says Green. "Some men have slight bends or a bulbous tip, and these things can make him feel bigger or smaller – depending on the position – than someone who is technically the same size. The same goes when it comes to girth: a small, thick penis can feel bigger than a long, thin one.
"A University of Ulster study concluded that women involved were more orgasmic because a larger penis will stimulate the entire length of the vagina and cervix. But fingers and an optimum sex position can do the same. With a little trial and error it's quite possible to enjoy all the sensations of mind-blowing sex – and without any discomfort – whatever his size."
It's what's inside that counts
We've pointed out that, like men, all women are different down below – but essentially we work in the same way. "Most vaginas are 7.5-10cm in length and 2.5cm in width when not aroused," says sexpert Emily Dubberly, founder of Cliterati.co.uk. "When aroused, the top part of your vagina 'tents' or opens and the cervix and uterus lift, making it about 12.5-15cm long." Some women are slightly longer, wider, or have less muscle tone than others.
Women often worry men will think they're not tight enough during sex, but experts say this is a common misconception. "The chances of your being 'too big' for sex are slim," says Belle de Jour writer and sex researcher Dr Brooke Magnanti. The same goes for being too small: we're pretty elastic. When the vagina is filled – with a tampon, finger or penis – it will expand to fit the size, and mould itself around the width of the object."
The warm-up
As every good chef knows, the success of the main course depends on a lot of careful preparation. "You can get your body ready to have the best response to your boyfriend's penis," says Green. There's no fail-safe guide, but a little experimentation should help discover what works for both of you.
Prime your G-spot
Despite what producers of porn would have you believe, an overly large penis is actually more likely to leave you gasping with pain than pleasure. The key word here is foreplay (as with all penis sizes) – in particular, stimulation of your G-spot.
A study by New Jersey's Rutgers University found that a woman's pain threshold increases by 47 per cent if her G-spot is stimulated. This rises to 107 per cent if she has a G-spot orgasm. "The G-spot is on the front wall of the vagina, a few inches up," says Green. "It feels rough – a bit like a walnut – and swells during arousal to the size of a 10-cent piece."
Ask him to insert two fingers about 4cm into your vagina, resting his other hand on the front of your pubic area. If he presses your stomach, just below your belly button, this will push your G-spot down to reach his fingers. As he does this, grind your clitoris into his palm.
Prepare for entry
A penis that's long and thin tends to be more flexible, so it's the perfect size and shape to tickle your anterior fornix erogenous zone (AFE) – a bundle of nerve endings about 5cm higher than the G-spot, according to the BritishJournal of Sexual and Marital Therapy. The study found that touching this spot will make you ready for sex in as little as 10 seconds, as it sends sexual arousal signals direct to the brain.
No matter what size he is, your partner will need to go long to prepare this sweet spot, as it's quite high up in your vaginal canal. "Bend your legs up towards your body and ask your partner to insert his index finger into your vagina," says sexual researcher Dr Yvonne K Fulbright. "If he moves his fingers about 5cm past the G-spot, he'll find a spongy area. He'll know if he's found the right spot because you'll get instantly wetter. The AFE responds best to light, gentle strokes."
Tighten your grip
If your man is more of a slim fit, there's no need to worry. "The vagina moulds around whatever is inserted into it, so you can temporarily prepare yourself for a snug fit," says Magnanti.
"Simply ask your partner to insert his index finger up to the knuckle. For extra stimulation he can stroke and rub your G-spot while stroking your breasts or clitoris. When he inserts his penis there will be more of a 'stretch' as your vagina has to re-form around his size." This enhances sensation for you as well as boosting his ego in the process.
Get slick
If your man packs a wide load, you'll need to ease his entry. "A wide penis stretches the vaginal opening and puts pressure on the perineum," explains Dubberly. Try using a 5-cent coin-sized amount of lube to help. It could boost your pleasure and lessen discomfort.
If you're stuck for which to pick, Viamax Water Glide has a pH level to match that found naturally in a woman ($22, arkane.com.au). If he's on the slim side, a little less lubrication could help increase sensation.
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Competent, compassionate care
On Tuesday, our 11-month daughter, Genevieve, suffered a febrile seizure due to a sudden high fever while vacationing and visiting my sister, Tara, and her family here in Juneau. We were on a glacier trek with North Star Trekking when this happened and she was in my sister's care. She was at Our Backyard when she began seizing and became unconscious. The owner, Christy and a patron, Margo, a CNA, acted quickly in calling 911 and assisting my sister in caring for Genevieve. Several EMTs arrived and provided prompt and thorough care before transferring her to Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Happy for couple
I was very surprised to see that Kathy Wurth was the lucky lady to finally snag that Bobby Swanson and wanted to be among the first to publicly offer my best wishes to that happy couple.
Road grit
According to a recent poll in the Juneau Empire, 61 percent of the respondents believe the ferry system is a reliable form of transportation. A year ago when asked in a similar poll, "How would you like to see Southeast Alaska transportation addressed?" only 44 percent voted for a road. That is not a majority. This road would spend federal dollars and I do not think $300 million to $500 million of federal money needs to be spent on 65 miles of road. I told a schoolteacher in Georgia the story and she laughed. When I told her that it was her tax dollars she stopped laughing. So you see, Anchorage is not the only place that could find better uses for this money.
Around Town is a listing of local nonprofit events.
Parades: good for walkers, bad for drivers
Juneau residents hoping to drive in downtown Juneau and Douglas on Friday, July 4, can expect delays and detours for most of the day, according to Juneau police. To lessen traffic, free bus service will be provided between Juneau and Douglas for most of the day.
Juneau, Douglas pick their parade grand marshals
Retired Superior Court Judge Tom Stewart has been on the sidelines watching Juneau Fourth of July parades since he was 2 or 3 years old. On Friday, he will make his debut appearance in the march through town, where he will be honored with the title of parade marshal and chauffeured through the streets in the back seat of a convertible.
Beware, you're in goshawk territory
Early Sunday morning, Phoebe Rohrbacher, 17, and Meghan Salveson, 19, were running on the Treadwell Ditch Trail when they heard a goshawk's screech echoing from the spruce trees. Moments later, the raptor swooped down and beaned Salveson's scalp with its talons. She felt blood trickle down her neck.
Police & Fire
Reports by Juneau police, fire officials and state troopers.
Parades, fireworks and more scheduled events
Juneau and Douglas Fourth of July and related events.
Photo: Practice makes perfect
Guest dance teacher Roger Dillahunty works with Jessica Ballentine, 8, left, Tanya MacKinnon, 11, Riley Goldrich, 7, and Sacha Anderson, 7, right, as they practice at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School for their finale of the Summer Fine Arts Camp held by Juneau Dance Unlimited. The performance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Juneau Dance Unlimited studio.
Lois May Spicer
Juneau resident Lois May Spicer, 83, died June 27, 2003, in her home.
My Turn: Independence Day is a good time to recall those who preserve liberty
From time-to-time, vessels painted in the standard "haze gray" of the U.S. Navy travel to Juneau. Juneau has become a welcoming and pleasant liberty port for some of the warships of our nation and our nation's allies. In the last decade, or so, the USS Merrill, USS Bradley, USS O'Callahan, USS George Phillip, USS Camden, USS Thach, USS Alaska and the USS John Young have visited Juneau. This year the USS Stethem and USS McClusky will visit Juneau. Vessels from the Canadian Forces naval contingent are frequent visitors to Juneau.
Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.
Chad Bentz earns first Class AA victory
Chad Bentz of Juneau has been having an outstanding season so far for the Harrisburg (Pa.) Senators of the Eastern League, the Class AA team for the Montreal Expos. But it took until Tuesday for Bentz to earn his first victory at the Class AA level.
ASTF funds projects before disbanding
As one of its last acts, the board of the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation decided to use its remaining money to partly fund some projects. The foundation was able to fund a 2003 request from a shellfish hatchery in Seward and partly fund a 2003 commitment to Alaska InvestNet, a Juneau-based nonprofit organization that helps Alaska entrepreneurs link up with venture capital investors.
Murkowski signs tire tax, nuisance-wildlife bills
Gov. Frank Murkowski signed six new bills into law Tuesday, ranging from a tax on tire sales to a measure to regulate nuisance wildlife. The new tax on tires charges $2.50 for regular tires and an additional $5, for a total of $7.50, for studded tires sold in the state.
Young announces his candidacy
U.S. Rep. Don Young said he will seek a 17th term as Alaska's lone member in the U.S. House of Representatives. Young, a Republican first elected in 1973, poses an enormous obstacle to anyone seeking the office. "There will be someone who will replace me someday. The good Lord will reach down someday and pluck me up or the devil will reach up and grab me. I don't know which one it's going to be," he said. "As long as I stay well, I'm going to keep doing it."
This Day in History
In Alaska; In the nation; In the world.
Mark Begich sworn in as Anchorage mayor; Comment period ends on Greens Creek draft EIS; City rejects hazardous material team grant; Marine Park Plaza celebrates grand opening; False killer whale sighted near Juneau in May.
Wisconsin Slim: He shook 'em on down then done left town
Wisconsin Slim, aka Joel Bergsbaken, moved to Juneau in 1996 with two backpacks and a bicycle. When he moves to Bellingham, Wash., on July 8 with his girlfriend, Nicole Davidson, he will pack three guitars, some sound equipment and a surfboard into his car. "Those are the things that I wouldn't barge if you paid me," Slim said.
When drama knocks, don't answer the door
It all started on Friday the 13th when this black Lab I was dog-sitting had diarrhea in the back of my pickup truck. I was about to take it for a walk and I think I was even whistling when I opened the back hatch. Then, the Lab leapt out and my eyes fell upon the heinous, putrid mess. A half dozen buckets of bleach water later, the mess was gone, but a black cloud had rolled in and parked itself over my head. I felt meanness well up in me like acid reflux.
What's happening
Douglas Beach Dance, 4-8 p.m., Friday, July 4, Savikko Park Field No. 4. Featuring bands Trip Station X, Moses Cain and III. Mr. McFeely and Purple Panda of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 3, at the Marine Park Plaza Grand Opening and Community Celebration. For more information, contact Susan at 586-6472.
Mr. McFeely makes a special delivery to Juneau
Since the first episode of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" aired on Pittsburgh's KQED-TV in 1967, Mr. McFeely, "the speedy delivery man," has provided a quick counter-rhythm to Rogers' deliberate, thoughtful pace. "Fred (Rogers) just thought it was contrapuntal," said David Newell, who's played McFeely from the beginning. "The program is going at a certain pace, and then McFeely rushes in and it's almost like music." Though Rogers died from stomach cancer Feb. 27, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" is still playing on PBS stations. It's the longest-running children's television program on PBS, and the public broadcast network has committed to showing it for years to come. The show airs in Juneau at noon weekdays on KTOO.
Annual Beaded Bag show: Oldest bag in show dates back to 1820
Spirit Beads owner Salty Hanes was surprised to receive 14 chain-mail bags this month when she put out a call in April for submissions to her store's 13th Annual Beaded Bag Show. She was even more surprised to discover two of the chain-mail bags - one each from Juneau residents Donna Mayfield and Judy Sherburne - appear to be "sister bags."
Movies where & when
"Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," (R) plays at 7 and 9:30 nightly at 20th Century Twin, with afternoon matinees at 2 daily. Additional weekend matinee at 4:30 p.m.
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You have a shot at a year long membership to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Have your kids call in for the Kids Korner Tub of Trivia at 7:10 Friday morning. We have 20 ducks set up. Your child picks a duck and we'll ask a corresponding trivia question for the Zoo membership. Good luck!!
Win A Family Zoo Membership For Year
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It's a beautiful, sunny day in California's Central Valley. Up and down the West Coast, it's been sunny for weeks. Anyone who got caught in the recent polar vortex might call that a fantasy.
But this morning, in an official statement, the governor of this agricultural state gave it a different name.
"Today, I am declaring a drought emergency," Gov. Jerry Brown said. "We're facing perhaps the worst drought California has ever seen since records began being kept about 100 years ago."
Brown has been under pressure to make such a declaration for weeks from farmers, farm workers, and the various people who represent them. But as he has said, the governor "can't make it rain," official declaration or no. What water there is gets moved around the state, and Brown's statement does open the door for farmers to ask for a bigger share.
Gayle Holman is with the Westlands Water District, which distributes water to farmers in the state's Central Valley region. The drought obviously affects jobs for workers and money for farmers there, but the region has major reach.
"Anything that you are consuming for dinner tonight," she says, "I imagine originated right here in the Central Valley."
Especially if you're thinking about a salad: Tomatoes, lettuce, almonds. Glass of wine? That's nearby, too. Holman says that right now, farmers are holding back from planting about a third of the Central Valley's 600,000 acres.
Nor is the problem limited to California. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared parts of 11 western states official disaster areas. Including all of Oregon, home to a region that produces much of the country's yellow onion crop.
The effects will be visible in grocery baskets nationwide, says Phil Lembert, who runs Supermarket Guru.
"It means that foods are going to be more expensive," he says. "Matter of fact, this is not a surprise. We've been hearing from the USDA and from the weather folks that we're going to have more weather problems for probably the next 15 to 20 years."
Yes, he means climate change. "We're really seeing the effects of what's gone on with the climate for the last 50 years," he says. "There's no question that the price of our foods will rise because of this."


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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that Highland Park's muncipal elections were not officially canceled at the time the story was published.
Elections will be canceled this year in the Park Cities, if precedent holds.
Every race in University Park and Highland Park, including the school board election, is uncontested. Candidates will assume the roles in the spring — including the position of University Park mayor. That title will go to Olin Lane, an 80-year-old real estate developer who is running without a challenger.
"That is a blessing for me because I'm not much of a campaigner," Lane said. "I'm a worker ant."
And Lane said he takes the uncontested races as a sign "that things in the city are running pretty smoothly."
Highland Park and University Park may be home to prominent political supporters and a presidential library, but its city and town elections tend to go quietly.
Contested elections are rare in Highland Park. Citizens who are active in the community or interested in civic engagement are often tapped by the Highland Park Community League. The University Park Community League also endorses candidates.
Lane, who has lived in University Park for about 67 years, said it's fitting to serve a city that's given him so much. He grew up in the city and returned to Bryn Mawr Drive, his own childhood street, to raise his son and daughter.
Lane served as a council member from 1996 to 2002. He's also been on the city's Board of Adjustment and Capital Projects Advisory Committee.
Two issues are at the top of Lane's list — maintaining city infrastructure and working with Highland Park ISD to address its space shortage. He plans to oversee the reconstruction of the "Miracle Mile," a stretch of Lovers Lane lined with shops and restaurants.
Since Lane served on City Council in the late 1990s, the average age of city residents has noticeably dropped. The median age of a University Park resident is 26.1 years old, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Young families have contributed to Highland Park ISD's growth and shifted attention to schools, parks and quality of life amenities, such as the plan for a new Park Cities YMCA, he said.
Highland Park ISD's rising enrollment means school leaders will likely come to University Park City Council for rezoning or construction-related requests in the next few years.
University Park will gain one new council member this election since council member Bob Clark has reached his six-year term limit. Taylor Armstrong, a 65-year-old architect and developer, will succeed him. Three current council members will serve another term.
In Highland Park, Town Council will vote whether to officially cancel elections at its March 24 meeting. All of its races are uncontested. Mayor Joel Williams, 66, and two council members Bob Carter, 54, and Stephen Rogers, 53, will serve a second term. Three council members are stepping down because of term limits. Eric Gambrell, a 48-year-old attorney; Margo Goodwin, a 68-year-old civic volunteer; and John McKnight, a 54-year-old attorney, will take their positions.
The mayor of Highland Park cannot vote, but Williams has overseen two major town studies during his first term. Highland Park hired a urban planning consultant to study townwide traffic and parking and to brainstorm possible solutions.
The same consultant is also drafting development guidelines for Highland Park Village, a high-end shopping center that's next to residential neighborhoods.
Two Highland Park ISD trustees — Joe Taylor, 55, and Sam Dalton, 51 — are up for re-election and will serve another term.
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Heh. For the clueless:https://en.wikipedia...Alice%27s_Restaurant
...With circles and arrows and diagrams on the back perhaps??
Quote from: Stoic Joker on July 03, 2014, 06:38 AM...With circles and arrows and diagrams on the back perhaps??Naturally. The beginning of the song has the narrator cleaning out Alice's Restaurant, and because the landfill is closed, they just dump it down a hill. So there you have the recycling reference from the OP.
As the admin I have to set an example...
"Work" sounds suspiciously like it may be manned by denizens of The Group W Bench.
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True Image Trial 2012: Same old problems (plus new ones!)
I am trialing TIH 2012 because I really want to like this software, but I am encountering so many problems with it right off the bat, that it's very hard to like.
For starters, right after installing TIH 2012 when I try to test the File Shredder I get this message:
"Cannot initialize Backup Archive Explorer. Please re-install Acronis True Image Home."
I tried re-installing to no avail (all A/V software was disabled during install).
Ignoring that error, I ran a Peter Gutmann shred of the Acronis installer (which was strangely satisfying). It did seem to work, but it took a lot longer than expected. I had calculated that even at a very slow average write speed of 5MB/s (which should be faster since it's mainly sequential writing that has to happen, assuming the file isn't already highly fragmented) it should take no more than 25 minutes. An hour into the scrub with the progress bar at 0% I wasn't feeling very confident. The scrub did eventually finish after 70 minutes, but clearly the progress bar does not work and the scrub process seems slow. A quick scan with Pandora recovery at least showed that it did seem to work at least.
Next I tested the System Clean-up tool and attempted to use DoD to scrub the 350GB free space in my drive. This never worked on previous Acronis versions and still appears not to work at all. The process finishes in a matter of seconds (successfully it claims), but a DoD scrub of that amount of free space should take many hours! Using Pandora Recovery I can confirm that it did in fact not scrub a thing. I am only 4% into the Pandora scan, but already have found 2,500 files and file fragments. And yes I can recover some of those files so what did the Acronis scrub do besides nothing?!?!!!
So I moved on to testing the backup functionality.
Setting it up was pretty easy in the new UI, but picking the backup folder was painful. For some reason you have to pick it 3 or 4 times before what you picked will actually stick. The UI seems obsessed with "My backups" and won't let you change it for the first few tries. I almost though that was a show stopper, but managed to get past it.
Beyond that the first backup seemed to work. I got my backup files Backup1.tib through Backup10.tib. BUT then I ran a second backup which executes a pre backup action that puts that backup in a different location before creating the new one (this works fine in TIH v11). But for some reason TIH then created the second backup with rather large file names like:
Not that I have anything against GUIDs personally, but there should be no reason for that, and it screws with my custom pre-backup actions so I'd have to modify my code to use TIH 2012.
Anyway moving along (I can probably edit my pre-backup tool to deal with the file name variations) I then tried to mount a backup and instantly got BSOD!!!
I'm pretty sure I have never had a BSOD on this laptop, so Acronis that is one good effort.
OK, the icing on the cake of this lemon is now that I cannot un-install it.
I get a message "You do not have sufficient access to uninstall Acronis True Image Home 2012. Please contact your system adminstrator."
What the? I have never seen that with any application on Windows 7 until this very day (especially when I am an administrator).
Even running appwiz.cpl from an elevated command prompt doesn't help (which would be the first time EVER that was needed to uninstall an app).
Hello Wayne,
Thank you very much for your posts.
We really appreciate your feedback and I am very sorry to read about the issues that you experienced with our software.
I could not find any support cases in our system, we offer technical support for the duration of the trial period via chat and e-mail.
The issue with Windows 7 backup can be resolved by using the fix from the following Knowledge Base article.
If you want to completely uninstall our software you can use our cleanup utility which can be found here.
Should you need additional help, please feel free to contact our Support team.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Thank you.
Anton Deev
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Hi Anton,
Appreciate the reply, but the horse has already bolted.
>> I could not find any support cases in our system Maybe some people have the patience to call support about problems in a product that they haven't bought yet, but to me that feels like doing your QA for you. If you send out an evaluation build of the software it should be robust enough that there aren't a slew of problems at almost every turn.
I see also that my last post got deleted. Did I violate some terms by simply expressing my opinion (based on my evaluation) of the current state of Acronis True Image?
Also that link to fix Windows 7 backup that you provide has nothing of the sort in it. I never enabled that option to begin with (as I said, I was too scared to, given the way things were going) and once the application is un-installed those steps (even if they do work) are useless. I preferred the link that I provided, but won't re-post that in-case the fact I had that link was why my last post got deleted. I was only trying to help other people who may fall into that trap.
Thanks for the link to the cleanup utility; I am not sure if I need it at this point.
EDIT: I may be back in another couple of years to see if things have improved. The under-pinnings are there for a great package, but the implementation leaves a lot to be desired. Sorry, but that's just the way it is at the moment.
Hello Wayne,
Thank you for your comment, and for sharing your concerns with us.
I understand your hesitation to contact support when using a trial version. It's an evaluation, and you might want not to waste time adjusting the product to your system. The reason why we looked into the support system to find out your cases is actually this thread. You wouldn't open it if you didn't want to receive technical assistance. As far as Forum is a Community, but not a support channel, it's easier to receive timely response, and quick solution by contacting technical department directly via e-mail, and chat rather then leaving a comment, and waiting till anyone would reply.
We're willing to assist you with all technical issues, you just need to let us do it.
I also didn't see the deleted post, but I believe that there was a reason for removing it. We pull down the content that either doesn't meet Terms of Use requirements, or we delete negative comments only in case there are several of them from one user in different threads, and they are posted without any technical diagnostic information. Such comments recognized as negative spamming, and deleted due to the following reason: there are other users that will come to seek help, and answers, and they shouldn't dig for the solution through the additional comments without any constructive or related to the solution/investigation information.
We completely understand how upsetting this issue is, and you have all the rights to express your frustration. We also always forward your negative requests to the Management team for them to be aware of the situation. But let's be honest, not all the Users read through the entire thread, and the solution or instructions about how to proceed can be lost in the middle of the thread, followed by complaint posts without any constructive, and useful information.
We tend to keep our conversations on Forum constructive, and issue related.
We hope for your understanding, and sincerely appreciate it.
Thank you.
Hi Yana,
>> You wouldn't open it if you didn't want to receive technical assistance.
Why open a thread if I wasn't wanting some kind of assistance? Well the answer there is to alert Acronis to the problems in the software and if we are being completely honest (like you say!) then you'll admit this is more than "adjusting the product to my system". If I test it on a very simple clean Windows 7 system (like I did) and I encounter a number of problems (some worse than others) then I'm pretty quickly going to lose confidence in the software. Seeing Acronis' motto/slogan is "Compute with confidence" I find this somewhat ironic. And if we are still being honest you should be able to see that if a user runs into not one, not two, but multiple problems in a short space of time they are not going to be very motivated to work through those issues, UNLESS they already bought the software. Lucky for me this is a trial.
>> We also always forward your negative requests to the Management team for them to be aware of the situation.
Great! This is the intent of the thread. If you check my history I was here about 18 months ago also, and at the time also had a bad trial experience, but I just moved on at the time, hoping things would get better. This time I thought it pertinent to voice an opinion in the hope that I might be heard; that is all. I used to think that Acronis products were great, and I am convinced they still can be, but there seems to be a serious lack of QA going into the released product. I hope that Acronis management take notice and some quality is restored to what once was a reliable brand of software.
>> Re deleted thread
I did say that I wasn't a fan of the new version, sure, but if I recall my post was about Windows 7 backup no longer working due to registry entries left by the Acronis installer with a link to a fix (but probably not one Acronis sanctions since it's 3rd party). As you can imagine I was already frustrated and so after having to jump through additional hoops to uninstall the software was further annoyed to find out that the installer hadn't removed all traces of the software and caused a conflict. I don't think my post was just random dig at Acronis, but I'll move on.
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Hello Wayne H,
You may want to use the clean up routine anyway. After uninstal Acronis leaves filter drivers behind, which may get you into problems later.
See http://forum.acronis.com/forum/27907
Thanks for the link; yes I did go through the registry and clean that stuff up and have manually deleted the filter driver. My computers didn't blue screen on start-up so I figure I got it right. I got the clean-up instructions from a 3rd party competitor program that itself detects that Acronis doesn't uninstall properly and won't install until those remnants are cleaned up! (It seems the competitor apps are on to Acronis too!)
I did also take a quick look at some of the threads you suggested. There is some interesting content in those threads; it's somewhat vindicating to realize that I am not alone in my complaints.
Since writing my initial thread above and also reading the others here I have all but confirmed in my own mind which 3rd party software I will be using to replace Acronis TIH v11. That software has less features even than v11 and is more expensive than TIH, but based on my testing over the last 2 days it is most definitely robust (also fast), and that peace of mind is definitely worth paying for when you need it most.


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By the same token, gold had a terrific run from 1999 to 2011. But prices now appear to be petering out. Sure, they may rise again. But it's worth remembering that gold briefly shot to more than $850 an ounce in January 1980 before melting down for two consecutive decades.
And those 20 years were hardly non-inflationary.
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The highlight of The Bengaluru Cup 2015 will be the presence and participation of players from the National women's team which has qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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The Denver Broncos came into 2012 with high expectations and a brutal early schedule. Two wins and three losses through five games is the result. On one hand, Peyton Manning looks like the quarterback he was in Indianapolis. On the other, the Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders and the only team the Raiders have beat this season.
The three losses were pretty ugly defensively, with the defense giving up an average of 30 points. In victories, the defense gave up an average of 13 points. In many ways, the Broncos are repeating the recipe they used in 2011 in which they gave up an average of 37 points per game in losses and 17 points in wins.
The San Diego Chargers aren't known for slamming the door on their opponents, and the Broncos have a chance in Week 6 to make the AFC West a two-horse race. With Manning leading the way, the Broncos are scoring at least three touchdowns per game, so it will be on the defense to hold the Chargers under 21 points.
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In case you needed more evidence that Manning has totally transformed the Broncos' passing game, the statistics prove it. The Broncos don't rate below 13th in any of the passing categories and rank in the top five in touchdowns and yards per game. Not bad for a guy coming off multiple neck surgeries.
With Manning running the show, the running game has become a complement rather than a feature.
Any plans to run a balanced attack were thrown out the door soon after Manning took his first regular-season snap. The running game is converting short-yardage situations into first downs and red-zone opportunities into touchdowns despite average to below-average production overall.
As a whole, the offense is getting the job done and is ranked ninth in points and yards. It's the defense that should be more closely examined.
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The Broncos haven't made many big plays of their own, which could be attributed to the smart quarterbacks the Broncos have played. Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New England are behind the Broncos now, and the overall pass defense should benefit from lesser opponents.
The run defense statistics are skewed because opponents are attempting 31.6 runs per game on the Broncos. Likely a result of falling behind early in three of the five games this season. The Broncos are actually producing quite well considering all the attempts and are allowing just 3.8 yards per carry. If the Broncos can generate leads early, the run defense figures to be the most improved unit on the team.
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The biggest question surrounding the franchise this offseason was the health of Manning. That concern has pretty much been put to bed at this point. Manning looks healthy enough to do what he needs to do as the quarterback.
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Thirty-three years ago, Gary L. Kreps joined IUPUI as an assistant professor in Communication. This week, he returns to IUPUI as a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Communication at George Mason University. He served as the founding Chief of the Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Over his career, he has authored more than 350 books, articles and monographs.
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Tatty old car sells for £3million.
Recession? What recession??!?!
Think this was mentioned a few weeks ago, but that's a frightening amount of money, for an old car. When people are losing their jobs, their homes, it just seems obscene, really.
If there are people paying this sort of money, for a tatty old car, while others face poverty, something has gone seriously wrong in society...
Spose, yeah, engineering history, what price art, etc, and all that, but still. Just don't seem right, somehow.