text: new delhi: even as delhi university was agog with rumours that the dean of students welfare, hema raghavan, had resigned on tuesday, there were no clear indications to suggest she had actually put in her papers. on wednesday, a day after the rumours had first surfaced, raghavan was still functioning from her office, prompting her to scoff at reports in a section of the media on her resignation. ``see, i am still sitting here...what does it mean,'' she said, when asked to comment on reports of her resignation. yet, some campus officials still insisted ``differences'' between the dsw and other officials had prompted her to resign and that vice-chancellor deepak nayyar had not accepted it. ``the news is based on rumours. there are no problems between the dsw and other officials,'' said pro vice-chancellor c r babu, adding that the admission process had been more transparent this year. another probable reason being cited is raghavan's ``difficulty in handling two official posts simultaneously.'' she is also the principal of gargi college. university officials denied there were any ``differences'' between officials. however, the controversy has brought to the fore the issue of appointment of dsws on a part-time basis. the general perception within the teacher and student community is that a demanding office like dsw requires a full-time commitment. raghavan is able to attend to her duties in the afternoons after rushing back from college. later in the evening, she has to attend the daily meeting convened by the vice-chancellor. the preceding dsw, a k sinha, a professor with the department of linguistics was also appointed part-time, but it was said to be easier for him because his department was nearby. two others, d s mann and a s kupla, were earlier appointed as full-time dsws. interestingly, the university calendar specifies that dsw is a full-time post. meanwhile, a students' group has organised a 72-hour fast beginning wednesday to highlight problems being faced by students. ``a full-time dsw should be appointed to look into the problems of the students,'' a statement issued by the students' federation of india said. citing cases of students who were refused admission in some colleges, the group alleged the dsw office had been ``ineffective'' in solving the students' problems. babu, who is also chairman of the grievance committee said most problems put in front of the panel had been solved. ``we are looking into some borderline cases,'' he added. ``six cases of gap year were also resolved last friday,'' added raghavan.


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JP Morgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon -- who now finds himself in the crosshairs of regulators after his bank posted a $2-billion US trading loss -- has repeatedly warned that too much regulation will harm the financial system.
Bart Chilton, commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, says warnings by bankers such as Dimon are off the mark.
"The bankers are about the last guys we should be listening to with regard to what is needed on regulation," he says. "Their general battle cry is these gosh awful, wicked regulations are going to drive firms right to death's door -- and that's just hyperbole."
Chilton supports what has been called the Volcker Rule, which would prevent banks from trading with clients' money or investing in a private equity or hedge fund. Chilton says that by allowing the banks to trade -- and often against their own clients -- the financial system created a massive conflict of interest.
"It's just like a split personality. We know who is always going to win -- the banks are going to win and we've seen that time and time again," he says. "The Volker rule would merely go back to put that in place where they don't have the troublesome duplexity, they're only doing the bidding for their customers."


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Export orders forecast to keep on growing in August: ministryCNA TAIPEI--Taiwan's export orders are expected to continue to grow in August on the back of rising popularity of handheld devices in the global market, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said yesterday.
September 22, 2013, 12:01 am TWN The MOEA said solid demand for low and mid-range smartphones in the world market is expected to prompt foreign buyers to place large orders on Taiwan-made semiconductors and other electronics components as the country serves as one of the most important suppliers to international brands. In addition, the ministry said demand for petrochemical products in the global market has shown signs of recovering and because of this Taiwan's exporters are expected to benefit from such a positive lead. In July, Taiwan's export orders rose 0.5 percent from a year earlier to US$36.11 billion, marking the first year-on-year growth in export orders since January 2013, when the figure was up 18 percent from a year ago. The MOEA said the growth in export orders is likely to continue in August. The ministry is scheduled to release the August data on Sept. 25. Last month, export orders placed on locally made information and communications products grew 2.7 percent from a year earlier, while export orders secured by local electronics makers rose 0.3 percent. Orders on local chemical products gained 8.3 percent year-on-year in July, while those on Taiwan-made precision products fell 0.3 percent from a year earlier. The MOEA cited a survey as saying 19.4 percent of local exporters thought that their export orders for August will surpass orders placed in July, while 22 percent of them predicted that their August orders will fall from July. The survey also showed 57.7 percent of the respondents thought their August orders will stay little changed from July, according to the MOEA. The ministry said judging from the survey, it is possible that export orders on locally made information and communications products, electronics goods and precision products will rise in August.


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Quick Hits Archive: February 14 - February 20, 2008
Mar 20 2008 / Los Angeles, CAFebruary 20, 2008
Clyde Singleton and WASSUP ROCKERS!!
Published: 1:51 a.m. PT by Mike
Check out this cool Day in the Life with the Wassup Rockers crew outside the Brooklyn Projects store on Melrose. Man these guys got really good. Check out the video and a few words from Clyde here
Mike Benson Wins Best Video At Video Wars
Published: 1:21 a.m. PT by Mike
I thought that I would give it a shot for the Best Video Award for this year's Video Wars at Mountain High. Unfortunately I got hurt on my frist trick attempt. Here's my video...
Anyway, Mike Benson had a pretty sick video for the contest. His moon man concept won him the overall best video award. You can check it out, along with the other videos at mthigh.com
Jenna Jameson Teams up with Zoo York
Published: 12:59 a.m. PT by Mike
Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian standard work in love-making. With me being an expert in the art of Kama Sutra, this gimmick really chaps my hide. Zoo York is putting out a series of these limited edition decks. I'm certain that neither Zoo York nor Jenna Jameson know a thing about the art, which I so passionately dedicate my life to. Check out this graphic promoing the decks and begin to agree with me.
YES! Officer Rivieri is back in the News!
Published: 12:31 a.m. PT by Mike
Just when I was beginning to miss Officer Rivieri, we find him making headlines again in the news. Remember this video? I most definitely do. I think about Rivieri everyday and how well he would do here in Los Angeles. We wouldn't have any more more gangs, corrupt politicians, and possibly put and end to global warming. It's unfortunate we can't have more cops like him. Check out this video where Officer Salvatore Rivieri gets medieval on a box.
We Dedicate Pennywise's Bro Hymn to You Carey Hart
Published: 12:11 a.m. PT by Mike
Most of us know what it feels like to be dumped by a totally hot chick. I don't know if i would consider Pink as hot, but I'm sure it still hurts all the same. Amidst recent reports that their relationship was on the rocks, Pink and Carey Hart have separated. And while their marriage is over, Pink's publicist (who I personally know) said that their friendship has never been stronger. Personally I would hope that they get back together. They married in 2006 in Costa Rica.
How to Switch Crooked Grind by Jereme Rogers
Published: 7:08 p.m. PT by Mike
February 19, 2008
AST Dew Tour Announced 2008 Schedule
Published: 3:28 a.m. PT by Greg
The good folks at the AST Dew Tour have announced its 2008 Dates. No surprises at all -- same cities as in '07 and dates basically on the same weekends though the Toyota Challenge will be a little later this year. You can read the release or see the dates below.
Three-time Dew Cup champs Ryan Sheckler and Jamie Bestwick are expected to defend their Skate Park and BMX Vert titles, which two-time winners Daniel Dhers (BMX Park) and Nate Adams (FMX) should be on hand as well. BMX Dirt has had three different champs (Ryan Guettler, Anthony Napolitan and Ryan Nyquist) and it should be a busy fight for the title again this year! Meanwhile, Shaun White will see if he can hold his title against two-timer Bucky Lasek and the always-tough PLG.
One thing not mentioned in the release was the Winter Dew Tour which has been previously announced as launching in December 2008.
Panasonic Open June 19-22 Baltimore, Md.—Camden Yards Sports Complex
Right Guard Open July 17-20 Cleveland, OH—North Coast Harbor
Wendy's Invitational Aug. 21-24 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter
Toyota Challenge Sept. 11-14 Salt Lake City, UT—EnergySolutions Arena
PlayStation® Pro Oct. 16-19 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena
That's D.O.P.E!!
Published: 1:41 a.m. PT by Mike
Most skaters today, including the youngin's, are good about knowing their skate history. Thanks to films like 'Lords of Dogtown', documentaries like 'Dogtown and Z-boys', and 'The Skateboard Kid' starring Willy Santos, most kids are familiar with names like Jay Adams and Christian Hosoi. So it won't be difficult for most of the skate population to appreiate this new documentary D.O.P.E. which comes out this Spring 2008. It's a story about the rise and fall of four major skate legends: Bruce Logan, Dennis Martinez, along with Hosoi and Adams. All of which succumb to either prison or death.
I'm also willing to bet that most people in other extreme sports (like Rollerblading for instance) are not as familiar with pioneers in their sport. Guys like Arlo Eisenberg, Chaz Mcentire, and the high flying act of the Yasutoko brothers (Forgive me for knowing these people). I'm just glad that skateboarding has a deep and rich history. Check out the trailer for D.O.P.E. here...
"Broh! You See Sheckler's New Ride!!"
Published: 1:19 a.m. PT by Mike
Taylor: Brah! I was like totally on the skgfiles.com website and caught a gnarly glimpse of Sheckler's new pimped out Jeep Grand Cherokee!
Zack: Wicked Broh! What kind of mondo specs are on that piece!?
Taylor: Dude, there's like increased horsepower, and Fox Racing SHOX 2.0 emulsion shocks to smooth out the ride on his 26 inch dubs, and a cold air intake system by AFE and an exhaust system by Gibson!
Zack: Brocious! I don't know what all that stuff is but that's so extreme!
Taylor: I know! I'm totally going to save up all my mondo paychecks from Yoshinoya to do the same to my Pinto
Zack: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, I stand by you 100%, my brah from a different ma!
South African Surfing Awards Honors Jordy Smith
Published: 12:59 a.m. PT by Mike
It must be nice for surfers to once in a while attend a black tie event when they're in shorts most of the time. But then again, probably not. The South African Surfing Awards took place at the International Convention Centre in Durban last Saturday night. 250 of surfing's stars were in attendance for the affair. Read more about it here here. BTW, Jordy Smith won the top honors for the second year in a row...
White Wins Laureus Award
Published: 12:31 a.m. PT by Mike
If I saw Mick Fanning, Stephanie Gilmore, Ryan Sheckler, and Shaun White, all on a ballot for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, I would totally vote for Paul Higgins, the ESPN Asian X-Games announcer. Unfortunately, he's not on the ballot. So my second choice would have to be the kid with the bright shining smile, SHAUN WHITE! And YES! He did win the Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. I hope he celebrates with honor, by inviting Mick Fanning, Stephanie Gilmore, Ryan Sheckler to his celebration party. And if possible, Paul Higgins. In other news, Roger Federer of Switzerland won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year Award. Too bad he couldn't win the Aussie Open.
More here.
Don't Forget to Draft Your Fantasy Surf Team
Published: 12:12 a.m. PT by Greg
Surfer Magazine, in conjunction with the ASP, has its latest edition of Fantasy Surfer ready for the season. You can play it for yourself here.
I've already got my first team picked out for the Quiksilver Pro and have lined up Kelly Slater, Bobby Martinez, Damien Hobgood, Bebe Durbidge, Ben Dunn, Luke Munro, Dane Reynolds and Roy Powers. You can change your lineup after every contest as long as you stay within the funds you have (you start with a $50 million budget).
I know I am a little American heavy for now, but Mick Fanning is going for $12M and Taj Burrow for $11.5M so Kelly Slater's $10.5M is a relative bargain. Team name is the SoCal Swell if you care.
Good luck everyone!
February 18, 2008
Getting Ready For the '08 ASP World Tour
Published: 1:28 a.m. PT by Mike
Some of you may know that the ASP's President Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew has a semi-regular column on the ASP Website. Usually they're a good read but this week's column is a must-read because Rabbit breaks down the whole season, what to look forward to, etc. Don't miss it!
Girls-Only Skate Competition... In England
Published: 1:00 a.m. PT by Mike
Here in the United States, we are holding witness to an unprecedented and groundbreaking moment in history by having a female as one of the front runners for the presidency of this country. But folks in the city of Manchester, England have one upped us by having a free Girls Only Skateboard Competition this upcoming March 8th for female skaters everywhere!
The competition will be broken down into three separate categories: Under 16, 16 and Over and of course Sponsored. First prize will win 600 Euro, which is about $1180 and a bunch of other prizes. Not to mention free "Girls Only" skateboarding coaches for beginners. Check out the flyer...
Mountain High Names 'Video Wars' Winners
Published: 12:41 a.m. PT by Mike
SoCal resort Mountain High had a video contest closing this weekend named "Video Wars." The competition highlighted videographers shooting at Mtn. High focuing on snowboarding and awards were handed out for Editing, Riding and Overall Video. Winning were Mike Benson, Gregory Scott, and Mark Biggins... Congrats to the three -- not sure of who won for who (Mtn. High hasn't let us know yet) -- when the video is available we'll show you. They get a 2008/09 Mtn. High Season Pass for their trouble...
Check out the entry page for more info.
Clash At Clairemont Part 2
Published: 12:19 a.m. PT by Mike
For those living in the greater Los Angeles area, check out this event benefiting Grind for Life coming up on March 8th called in Clairemont, California. Some of skateboarding's top pros will be in attendance. Tony Hawk, Bucky, PLG, Andy Mac and many others will be there to support the cause. There will also be a best trick competition sponsored by Thiesnuts and Awkward Skateboards. A $10 donation to Grind for Life gets you in the gates which open at 11am.
Check out the Clash2 website for more information.
February 17, 2008
Shaun White and Elisha Cuthbert? No! Yes.
Published: 1:33 a.m. PT by Me
I'm pretty sure last year we had a headline on the site saying something to the effect of "why is Shaun White smiling?" It was because he was presenting an award at the Red Bull World Stunt Awards back in May and was standing next to "24" hottie Elisa Cuthbert while doing it. Cool, we thought. Case closed.
Then in December White was celebrating at the GQ Men of the Year party in Hollywood and who should be pictured with the great red hope but... yes, Cuthbert. And she looked pretty saucy. Hmmmmm.
Now comes the following pic from last week in West Hollywood at the sushi place Katsuya. Here comes Elisa Cuthbert coming out to her Porsche at the valet and who's a few steps behind her? That's right.
Now, to be clear, everyone seems to say that the two are just friends (except this blogger), but Shaun's got a chance to really ratchet up his "dude" quotient... Don't let it slip through your grasp, man!
Cuthbert & White in West Hollywood, Feb. 2008 - cr. PacificCoastNewsOnline.com
Cuthbert & White in West Hollywood, Feb. 2008 - cr. PacificCoastNewsOnline.com
Cuthbert & White at the GQ Men of the Year Party - December 2007. cr. Wireimage
White & Cuthbert in May 2007 at the World Stunt Awards. cr. Red Bull
Bear Mountain Hosts Wide Open #5 Including GvR
Published: 12:12 a.m. PT by Mike
The Wide Open #5 is hitting Bear Mountain in SoCal February 21 – March 1 and will include the first-ever etnies Goofy Vs. Regular pro snowboard contest on 2/23. Also showing up will be Ghostface Killah to play. There are also a couple of contests on the 34th and March 1.... Find out more here about Wide Open and more about GvR Snow here -- and if you can be there in person there will be a live webcast.
February 16, 2008
New PLAN B Am: Scott Decenzo
Published: 1:33 a.m. PT by Mike
Man, watch this kid's video. You will most definitely be impressed. Especially with the trick at the end, which includes a cameo by Colin McKay. Decenzo won the Volcom Damn Am 2007 last October and has been a hot property since.
DCskateboarding.tv Site Now Up
Published: 1:20 a.m. PT by Mike
DC just introduced brand new clean looking new .tv site at dcskateboarding.tv that includes everything from clean flash videos, picture galleries, news, blogs and rider profiles.
The Greatest Sports Movies of All Time? We Think Not.
Published: 1:11 a.m. PT by Me
Let's see, the London Times has rereleased its list of the top 50 "sporting" movies of all-time. They first put it out in December '05 and I guess nothing good has come out since then. If you want to go through the list be my guest, but you won't find any action sports films on the list (which is topped by "Raging Bull") but in the "shoulda" column are "Dogtown And Z-Boys" and "The Endless Summer." What, no "Blue Crush?"
Some blogger at the Sporting News actually has an even better omission: the classic Bones Brigade skate movie "The Search for Animal Chin."
See the first 20 minutes below. The whole thing's YouTube in four parts. Gotta love the Internet.
Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson and Eddie Vedder Support Benefit
Published: 12:22 a.m. PT by Me
When one local surfer in Waimea Falls, Hawaii, needed help, she had some vmajor names chip in. From Kelly Slater and Eddie Vedder donating signed surfboards to Jack Johnson chipping in an autographed guitar, people are looking to support Jeannie Chesser, who has been a staple on the scene for decades.
Chesser has been fighting cancer and the benefit is meant to raise money toward her medical bills. If you live in the area, you can go to Waimea Falls Park between noon and six to take part. No word on if those elsewhere might be able to take part via the internet at some point...
Check out this story for more!
A Dominating Day for International Surfers: The Hang Loose Pro
Published: 12:09 a.m. PT by Mike
The 5-Star WQS Hang Loose Pro contest is underway in Cacimba do Padre Beach. In the latest action, international surfers took command led by Spanish surfer Hodei Collazo (who earned himself the highest heat score of the event with a 18.40 points) but it was South African surfer Greg Emslie who had the highest single-wave score with a 9.97.
For more about the event, check out the full article at ASP World Tour. You can also go to the official site to watch the action live.
February 15, 2008
Epicly Later'd Keeps On John Cardiel
Published: 1:59 a.m. PT by Mike
The fifth and sixth installments of Epicly Later'd on skateboard legend John Cardiel are now up on vbs.tv Episode Five is about John's first encounter with Gonz and also includes some pretty amazing archived 8mm footage shot by Tobin Yelland in S.F.
Here are a few words from Epicly Later'd producer Patrick O'Dell
Now we reach the early middle stretch of the John Cardiel series. Originally we were going to call the whole thing "Trip on This: The John Cardiel Story" because of how many times he says "trip on this" during the interviews, but it kinda didn't fit since the show is already called "Epicly Later'd."
Anyway, I have to thank two photographers without whom this episode would be far less epic. Bryce Kanights hooked me up with tons of photos of Cardiel back in the day, like the Boreal pictures, Ft. Miley, Studio 43, etc., so thank you Bryce! And Tobin Yelland actually gave me hundreds of photos and let me just go through all his raw footage from F*cktards and everything. He just handed me a pile of high-8 tapes and said "help yourself." So all the weird bits of 16mm footage and shots of Julian driving around, those are from Tobin. Thanks!
I'm trying to save up some money to by some prints off those two right now. I think from Tobin I want the shot of Julian stealing the fruit and from Bryce I want either Gonz skating Alcatraz or Mike Carroll going over the hip at Boreal. Anyhow, enjoy the shows... when John gets on Anti-Hero, that's when sh*t really starts to pop off.
Hmmm. Sounds good. And that's just #5 -- both episodes are below for you to check out...
Brand New Team Ice Cream Blog
Published: 1:25 a.m. PT by Mike
Hopefully these guys will update their blog on a daily basis or at least a few times a week so that the skateboarding public can keep up with their shenanigans. Check it out here.
WeAretheSuperlativeConspiracy + Darrell Mathes: Weactivist = TRUE!!
Published: 12:57 a.m. PT by Mike
Straight from the WeSC site:
WeSC is proud to announce that what once was a mutual and distant admiration, has been made a formal affair, with the one and only Darrell Mathes welcomed as WeSC's latest Weactivist! Chosen to represent WeSC and their Street Fashion program, Mathes will act as an informal ambassador for the brand flying the flag of WeSC near and far! Yeah!
For those of you who are unfamiliar with WESC, they are a Swedish based clothing brand who pride themselves in integrating lifestyle with fashion. A WE activist can be a photographer, an artist, musician, a writer, and as seen here, a snowboarder. Other WE activist also include skateboarder Jerry Hsu, and skater/actor Jason Lee. The addition of Darrell Mathes just adds to the growing influential list of WE activists.
Here's the rest of the update from the site:
"Now that I'm officially a Weactivist, all I can say that I'm very happy to be onboard. I'm definitely stoked to be with a company that understands street fashion in a way that reflects my identity and style of living," says Darrell, who was invited to join the Superlative Conspiracy by fellow Weactivist and snowboarder, Jussi Oksanen, who ads, "If there was ever a "right guy" to ride for WeSC, it's Darrell. It's great to have him as a part of the WeSC family!
Get Ready For a Slaughter At The Opera
Published: 12:37 a.m. PT by Mike
We may have talked about this before, but it's so good we probably need to bring it up again, plus we're looking at it coming down pretty soon. The guys at Globe are following up last year's Double Stack Cash Attack on the Gold Coast with Slaughter At The Opera -- Opera as in Sydney Opera House. Nice! It also has a sweet $50K payout (1st= $25,000 2nd= $15,000 3rd= $5,000 4th= $3,000 5th= $2,000). Now that ain't Maloof Money but it's pretty good.
Here are the details:
Date - Saturday, March 1, 2008
Time - Sydney Opera House gates open at 10:00am, Slaughter starts at about 2:00pm, crew will be warming up all day
Cost - nothing, it's a free event for spectators, no charge
Rails - spec perfect recreations of the Outback (El Segundo) and UCI (University of California, Irvine) rails built in a line
Prize Purse - $50,000.00
Commentators - Jake Phelps, Bryan Schaefer, Ryan Clements, special guests
Confirmed Tours - Globe, Girl, Enjoi, Creature, Independent
Live Webcast @ www.globe.tv/slaughter Will begin 7pm FEB 29th in the U.S. (P.S.T.)
Confirmed skaters - Mark Appleyard, Eric Koston, Andrew Reynolds, Paul Rodriguez Stefan Janoski, Rick McCrank, Chris Haslam, Ryan Sheckler, Erik Ellington, Greg Lutzka, Nick Dompierre, Paul Machnau, Jake Duncombe, Brad Staba, Lewis Marnell, Cale Nuske, Jereme Rogers, Darrell Stanton, Adam Dyet, Matt Mumford + more...
Alfy Cater Wins Oakley ASL Big Wave Title
Published: 12:01 a.m. PT by Mike
The best in big-wave surfing in Australia were honored in Sydney a couple of days ago and taking home the top prize was Alex "Alfy" Cater of Western Australia. He was the runner-up last year and took the win this year thanks to an amazing ride on a deepwater break known as "Cow Bombie" near Margaret River, Western Australia. The wave was judged at 45 feet. There were two additional awards handed out, one for top Shooter (which went to Jamie Scott for his image of Cater's winning ride) and one for Best Overall Performance Award for the season to Tasmania's Marti Paradisis.
For his win Cater took home $20,000 in cash and a brand new Sea-Doo. Check out a photo of the winning ride below.
Get more info about the awards at official site.
Alfy Scott cr. Jamie Scott
February 14, 2008
Rob Dyrdek's Sweet New Ride
Published: 1:21 a.m. PT by Me
Everyone should remember last year when Rob Dyrdek gave away his truck as part of a stunt that later made it onto "Rob & Big" -- I guess he decided he needed a new car because All Speed Performance has been rebuilding a '69 Camaro Rogue Status for the skater and now there's video of the new ride (see it below). No word if it will sneak on to his show this season.
You can see 'before' photos here.
Surfer Rastovich Like Dolphins, Hates Fisheries
Published: 12:51 a.m. PT by Me
Awhile back we told you about pro surfer Dane Rastovich (among others) protesting against the commercial slaughter of dolphins off the coast of Japan. Well, apparently since this happened "thugs" have been threatening surf shop employees and anyone who may have helped the protesters and as a result the story has been squashed.
Rastovich made some comments about that and out comes an article where he apparently says the Japanese Yakuza is behind the intimidation. Oops. Rastovich is now telling anyone who will listen that he was misquoted or misunderstood. No doubt the Yakuza wouldn't take too kindly to being called out over Dolphins.
The end result is the slaughter of dolphins isn't going to end any time soon and these bad guys are probably just tough fisherman guys. No doubt the protestors may come back but maybe next time they'll be packing.
You can read more about Rastovich's comments here..
Forbes Rates Top Snow Spots
Published: 12:19 a.m. PT by Me
Yes, what magazine is better suited to rate the best snow and ski spots across the world than Forbes? Most of the locations are pretty familiar and obvious, including Park City, Beaver Creek and Tamarack. But a few are probably great places for the more, ahem, affluent readers of the magazine. Those include Holmenkollen, Norway (which is really more a ski jumper's dream), Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy and Kitzbühel, Austria.
Get the full story here..
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2010 Tennessee Code
Title 38 - Prevention And Detection Of Crime
Chapter 5 - Inquests
38-5-110 - Service of process.
38-5-110. Service of process.
The summons for the jurors and the subpoenas for witnesses may be served by the sheriff, or any constable of the county, or by the coroner personally.
[Code 1858, § 5306; Shan., § 7284; Code 1932, § 11885; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 38-410.]
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The story so far:
"Rules" -> "The Self Help Book" -> "From Business to Personal" -> "Suprises at Dinner"
She sat on her bed reading the book that Dereck wrote. When she first began reading the book she felt like it was exactly what she needed, but after meeting Dereck her feelings about the book took a sudden turn.
'He's not all that great of a writer!' She thought as she flipped through the pages. She turned to the front of the book, and looked his picture over. He was more attractive in person, but his picture looked pretty good. He had the perfect smile, with beautiful white teeth, his curly hair was cut short, and shaped up to perfection. She ran her fingers along his goatee in the picture that traced around his moca colored skin.
'What the hell is he smiling so hard for!?!' She asked herself. 'He's not all that.' She thought before tossing the book aside.
-Beep Beep Beep-
Her alarm on her cellphone went off just in time. It was set for the same time every Sunday, but it still made her jump.
She grabbed her cordless phone hands trembleing making it hard for her to dial. While she looked forward to this phone call every week she also dreaded it.
Her heart began to pick up it's speed as she listened to the phone ring in her ear. She held her breath when the ringing stopped, and waited for the voice to come on.
"Hello?" She heard a raspy male voice answer.
"Paul?" She quizzed.
"Who the hell else would be answering my phone!?!" He snapped while raising his voice.
She tried to remain calm although she badly wanted to curse at him, and hang up in his ear. She had to remind herself why she was calling.
"I'm calling to speak with Taylor." She said in a pleasent tone.
She listened to him suck his teeth loudly, and move the phone around. After a few minutes she heard him yell for Taylor, and a smile spread across her face. Normally she would have longer fights with him before she was allowed to speak with Taylor, this time it was easy.
"Hi mommy!" Taylors high squeaky voice chimed into the phone.
"Hi baby!" Kamille answered feeling her heart smile.
She loved the sound of her daughter's voice, everytime she heard it, it made everything okay. Her voice was what Kamille lived for, it was what gave her strength.
"When you gonna come see me?" Taylor asked as she did everytime they talked.
"Very soon baby I promise." Kamille said with tears in her eyes.
Kamille missed her child, and she hadn't seen her in months because her ex husband Paul wouldn't allow her to. He controlled how much time she spent with her daughter, and he made sure Kamille suffered in the process.
"My big girls got a birthday coming up doesn't she!?!" Kamille said.
"Yes mommy I'm going to be five years old now...and that means no more baby stuff...this is the big one!" Taylor yelled sounding very excited.
Kamille chuckled at her daughter's comment. Taylor was the funniest person Kamille knew, she had so much personaility. She was always energetic and full of life.
"Mommy are you coming to my party?" Taylor asked. "Daddy and Ms. Sarah are throwing me a big one too!"
"Ofcourse!" Kamille said hoping that she could keep her word.
Paul never liked for Kamille to come around Taylor, or be anywhere near him for that matter. He wanted his new wife Sarah to become Taylor's mother, but Kamille refused to let that happen. She wouldn't have her child completly out of her life...she couldn't bear it.
"Daddy I'm not finish!" She heard her daughter cry. "I want to tell mommy something else." She pleaded.
Hearing her daughter cry to talk to her broke her heart. Paul never allowed them to talk for along time, so she knew he was taking the phone away from Taylor. Taylor would cry everytime she had to hang up.
"That's enough." She heard Paul say.
Taylor's crying began to fade, and she could hear him moving around with the phone.
"See what you've done!" He yelled into the phone. "You got her all riled up and now Sarah's going to have to calm her down."
Kamille hated the fact that another woman was consoling her child, when it should be her.
"Paul I want to come to her party." Kamille said softly.
She braced herself waiting for him to go into one of his screaming fits.
"Are you crazy!?!" He screamed into the phone followed by laughter. "Your not coming to my house! Your not welcomed here Kamille."
"But it's my daughter's birthday!" She pleaded with tears rolling down her cheek.
"If you step one foot near this house I will tell everyone your little secret...your mother, your father, everyone Kamille!" He yelled before hanging up.
Kamille dropped the phone feeling defeated. She hated Paul with everyone inside of her, if she could murder him and get away with it she would surely do it. She would kill him with her bare hands if possible.
She hated herself for what she had become, because of who she was she could barely see her child.
Paul was evil, he had been that way since long before they were divorced. Kamille was strictly his arm candy, he didn't consider her his wife. He put on the perfect image for her parents winning them over, he even put on the perfect image for her.
Paul did everything in his power to make Kamille's life miserable. Infact he was the one who introduced her to what she called the "Night Life."
"I can't make ends meet and I will never be able to afford to finsh school." He reasoned with her. "Just for a little while, any you wont be like the girls on the street. Your classy!"
She would do anything for a husband, because she was weak at the time. She would do anything to make him love her, anything to make him happy. What was suppose to be just for a little while turned into the last year and half of their marriage.
After Paul graduated he decided he "didn't want a whore for a wife." He kicked Kamille to the curb, but wouldn't let her take their child. He thereatned that if she ever tried to get Taylor he would tell everyone what she would be doing, and the courts would automatically give him custody.
He even went as far as to tell her parents that she wanted the divore, and pretended to be heartbroken. Her parents turned their backs on her ever since then. They couldn't understand how she could give up the perfect lifestyle. She had nowhere to go and no one to turn to, so she continued to do the only thing she knew.
She supported herself for the last three years, but now she was tired. She was tired of Paul holding her child hostage, tired of keeping this secret, and tired of living this life. She wanted out, she wanted to start all over again.


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Dad Was Driving Museum Engine When Boy Killed
A seven-year-old boy who died after falling from a steam traction engine at Beamish Museum in County Durham has been named as Karl Doran from Darlington.
Police have also confirmed that the vehicle was being driven by Karl's father, 41-year-old Phillip Doran, a regular volunteer at the museum, which is an open air attraction depicting Victorian life in the North East.
A post-mortem examination confirmed the child suffered a fatal head injury. North East Ambulance Service said he died at the scene on Sunday afternoon.
It is understood the boy was riding on the steam roller, which was being driven along a road adjacent to the railway line at the museum, when he fell and was hit by the vehicle's trailer.
Mr Doran was taken to hospital suffering from shock immediately after the incident but has since been able to speak to officers.
DCI Victoria Fuller, who is leading a joint investigation, said: "We are treating this as a tragic incident and are working with our colleagues in the Health and Safety Executive to establish the exact circumstances.
"We have already spoken to a number of witnesses but need to speak to some key people who may have been on a bus or tram which passed the traction engine around the time of the incident which occurred at around 3pm (on Sunday)."
The museum's director Richard Evans said at the weekend: "We are naturally very shocked and our thoughts are with the boy's family at this time.
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Integrated technology, polished concrete floors, bold colours and exposed finishes define the new-look teaching and learning spaces in Building 6.
The design by architects Gardner Wetherill creates a mixture of formal and informal teaching and learning spaces on levels 3 to 7 of the building's new podium extension. The podium was extended as part of the Student Housing Tower (Yura Mudang) construction.
The design was unveiled to principal users the Design, Architecture & Building Faculty (DAB) at a recent faculty forum.
Demoltion of most spaces is now complete, with construction due to commence in August.
- The design is driven by UTS's shift towards a mixture of formal and informal teaching and learning spaces, such as those in the recently completed Building 5 "Green Space"
- There is a wide variety of new facilities, ranging from large lecture theatres (or general teaching spaces) to small bookable group work areas
- Specialist facilities will service DAB students studying architecture, design and animation
- An "industrial chic" aesthetic drives the selection of materials and finishes
- The podium extension comprises some 5,950m² of new teaching and social spaces
- Construction is due to start in August 2011
- Completion is scheduled for February 2012
- Some DAB staff have had to relocate to accommodate the construction schedule
- There will be a closure of the central stair and lifts from 16 December 2011 to 30 January 2012 to allow for upgrade of the existing building's services
- UTS will provide a detailed construction program to all stakeholders prior to works starting on site
- UTS Staff can download the project overview, as presented to DAB [pdf, 5.9mb]
- Please note the Building 6 car park will be closed for one day only on Saturday 13 August for line marking.
- Contact Project Manager Brandon Bell for more information
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Babrak Karmal was popular with his followers, particularly the urbanized Parchamis, some of whom were emotionally attached to him. To them he was the symbol of defiance to social injustice and absolutism as well as a comrade of the downtrodden and the impoverished. His followers looked on him as the leader of the new-style pioneers who felt they had liberated themselves from the shackles of religion, tribe, region, and social customs, which restricted individuals in every corner of life. Karmal's career of political struggle, his years of imprisonment, his perseverance in the hard profession of politics, his polished manners and convincing reasoning—all these endeared him still further to his followers. It was the force of their attachment that twice won for him seats in parliament in the constitutional decade. But all this is an incomplete picture of his personality and his social standing.
Karmal's loyalty to the Soviet Union was well known. He would say even in the presence of non-Parchamis that he wished to make Afghanistan the sixteenth republic of the Soviet Union.[26] He was in the pay of the Soviet Union. He had been accused of this by Soraya Baha, a Parchami woman activist who had become disillusioned and who was therefore under investigation by some members of the central committee, including Karmal. She told him to his face that he was paid 35,000 rubles a month in the name of the party.[27]
Karmal was widely believed to be a man without scruples. Following the death of his mother, he left home and lived with his widowed maternal aunt. He was said to be living in disregard of the society's moral values. Karmal's father, a general in the Afghan army, had disowned him, apparently for his leftist views.[28] In his mature life, too, there was talk about Karmal's debauchery. To his critics Karmal would say, "Among us these issues have been resolved." Karmal resembled Mulla Zakki, whose licentious views permeated the court of Shah Mahmud Sadozay in the early years of the nineteenth century. Zakki's actions led to a commotion that resulted in the overthrow of the monarch. Afghan society was no longer as rigid as it had been during the previous century, but it was not so liberal as to accept as its ruler a commoner with such a record.
Karmal's behavior created a problem for his faction, despite the fact that some urban Parchamis were "loose." Karmal's behavior intensified a rift between himself and Mier Akbar Khybar, the number two man in the faction. Khybar once slapped Karmal in his face because Karmal had tried to seduce the unwilling wife of their host comrade. Khybar said to him, "You aspire for Afghan rulership, but do such base things."[29] The incident had wider—and, for Khybar, fatal—implications. All this lowered the status of the Parchamis in the public eye.
The incident had wider consequences for Karmal as well. All peoples want to know the identity of their rulers, and that desire is particularly strong among the genealogy-conscious Afghans. When Karmal was raised to power, his background became a subject of inquiry. Karmal was born in 1929 in the village of Kamari to the east of the city of Kabul. He had graduated from the College of Law and Political Sciences of Kabul University. Karmal's family was believed to be Tajik, the second main ethnic group after the Pashtuns, because linguistically and culturally the family was Tajik and was integrated into the urban community of Kabul. But Karmal's father did not say so and "would skillfully conceal his Tajik identity."[30] In 1986 Karmal announced that he and his full brother, Mahmud Baryalay, were Pashtuns. He said so because they were the sons of a linguistically Persianized Pashtun mother of the Mullakhel section of the Ghilzays. But in the patriarchal society of Afghanistan, descent is traced only through the patriarchal line. Karmal should have stated that he was a Tajik if he was a Tajik. Karmal's announcement was political in that he wanted to attach himself to the Pashtuns, but it confounded the issue of his identity. Karmal's forefathers had immigrated from Kashmir to Kabul, as many Kashmiris had settled there over a long period of time. Kashmir was a part of the Afghan Durrani empire until its dissolution in 1818. This descent is reinforced by the fact that Karmal and his brother's original names resemble the names of Indian Muslims. Karmal's first full name was Sultan Hussayn, and his brother's name was Sultan Mahmud; their father was named Mohammad Hussayn. The brothers changed their names to sound more like Afghan names.
The fact that Karmal's ancestors had immigrated to Kabul, Karmal's statement that he was a Pashtun, the fact that his father was not a Pashtun, and his father's reluctance to admit that he was a Tajik—all these make it doubtful that the family was Tajik originally, although they were integrated into that group. It is a custom in Afghanistan for a person of no ethnic significance to relate himself to the ethnic group into which he has been integrated. Not all Pashto-speaking Afghans are Pashtuns, and not all Persian-speaking Afghans are Tajiks. Karmal went against the custom. This means that, ethnically speaking, the family was insignificant. Among the educated Afghans this was not so damaging to the social standing of Karmal and Baryalay. More damaging was the view that they were the descendants of Hindu ancestors.
Some claimed that Karmal was descended from Hindu ancestors, but no evidence has substantiated the claim. However, it was said that Karmal and his two younger brothers looked like Hindus. Another supportive point can be traced in Karmal's relationship with the government of India. Before the coup the Indian embassy in Kabul used to invite Karmal to its receptions, whereas it did not invite Taraki, although he, unlike Karmal, had spent some time in India. When Karmal was raised to power, India was, of all the nonaligned countries, the only one to establish full diplomatic relations with the Kabul regime. This is not to suggest that India did so for personal reasons. In maintaining a relationship with Kabul, India intended to promote its own regional interests. But in these relationships Karmal's personal role was striking.
For the first time in Kabul, the small Hindu and Sikh communities were officially encouraged to hold religious ceremonies openly. Senior officials participated in televised ceremonies. It might have been in line with their communist creed to encourage religious minorities. The Soviet advisers might also have instructed them to please India, their ally in the region. But the fanfare that they made on these occasions irritated the Afghans. In addition to being known as a self-indulgent communist, Karmal was said to be a promoter of Hinduism. Even if nothing else counted against Karmal, these labels were enough for the Afghans to distrust him.


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11:00am Thursday 19th September 2013 in Sport By Ed Mezzetti, Sports reporter specialising in Rugby, Cricket and Athletics. Call me on 01865 425456
OXFORD University opened their pre-season tour with a 24-21 defeat to Biarritz A at Naffaroa RFC.
The Dark Blues, who are spending two weeks in France to prepare for their Varsity campaign, lost flanker Gus Jones (hip) and prop Hamish Macdonald (shoulder) to injury inside 13 minutes.
But the students took the lead when lock Will Rowlands crashed over from close range and full back Jon Hudson converted.
Biarritz hit back with two tries and one conversion to make it 12-7.
However, Oxford captain John Carter finished off a flowing move that began in their own half for their second try, with Hudson again converting.
Biarritz scored drove over for a converted try just before half-time.
The hosts managed a fourth try soon after the break, but Oxford finished the match strongly.
Sam Egerton crossed for their third try, converted by Hudson, but Biarritz just held on.
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As I mentioned before, the first impression you make on a woman before you even utter a word is made by your appearance. As many women know it's always safer to dress well on daily basis even to run errands then to look like a slob. Be prepared and be at your best all the time, you never know whom you'll run into.
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REGION -- A simple request by Bob Bernard, who was a member of the Mexico High Pintos football team, turned into a rare opportunity of a lifetime for a family member to spread good cheer during this holiday season.
On Dec. 2, John Bernard received a call from a nurse at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta. She had a patient from Rumford who played football and inquired about obtaining a copy of the Mountain Valley football state championship game.
Bernard, the MV athletic director, informed her about WABI and WVAC recording the game and what the process would be for her to get a copy. During the conversation Bernard asked who that patient was, and she said it was Robert Bernard.
"You can imagine the surprise to both of us when we realized that the gentleman was my Uncle Bob," said Bernard, referring to his father, Andrew's (Gump) youngest brother.
Bob, who will turn 89 next month, had starred for Mexico in the late thirties to early forties.
"So the wheels stated to turn and I moved this up to the top of my pretty extensive list of "to do's." I asked her if I could call her back. That night, I was able to get a copy of the game."
The next morning, Bernard took a small 'Rivals' poster to (MV coach) Jim Aylward, who graciously agreed to write a very nice message; in which he mentioned that he valued the history around football in the River Valley area.
"I then took the video, poster, and the gold ball and began my trip to Augusta to surprise my Uncle Bob," said Bernard. "You can imagine his surprise when I walked into the room he was in with the gold ball in hand. I read the messages that Jim and I had written on the back of the letter, and we both had to hold back the tears."
The nurses also brought a large picture to share. It was a very large and well preserved framed photo of
Bob carrying the ball at Hosmer Field. The caption on the photo read, "Nov. 11, 1939. Mexico 6, Rumford 6."
The younger Bernard was able to ask a lot of questions of Bob's about his era and share with him the exploits of this year's Mountain Valley team.
Bob was also able to answer a question that John had involving a trio from the River Valley. John had known that his dad and two other young men had made a trip to Auburn University to try out for the football team. In recent years, it has been told that one of the gentlemen was Chet Bulger, the football field in Hosmer Complex that bears name. Bob believed the other man who made the trip was John Yarnush, another very good player from the era.
"I really didn't do this for any other reason except that I could," said John, regarding the emotional visit.
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Note from Jordan: Fiona Blair, M.D., a Harvard University and Emory University-trained pediatrician from Atlanta, partnered with me in the writing of a children's health book. Dr. Blair has an oversized heart for treating heavyset children whose poor nutrition and minimal exercise have contributed to a variety of ills. She's appeared numerous times on CNN's Headline News as a medical expert whenever the topic of childhood obesity makes the news, which, unfortunately, is quite often these days. Here is one of her experiences as it relates to how we, as parents, sometimes are accomplices in our children's poor eating patterns.
I remember a time one mom brought her eight-year-old son in for a checkup. The poor kid weighed 150 pounds, and he was a third-grader!
"Dr. Blair," said the mother, "you've got to do something about this child."
"I've got to do something about this child?" I asked, like his ballooned physique was my fault.
"Yes, because I don't know what else to do. Look at him. He's so big."
"Yes, he's overweight, but what kind of foods does he eat?"
"He eats nothing but junk. His favorite food is Twinkies. He eats Twinkies all day long."
I cut her off right there. "Does he have a job?" I queried.
"No," she replied with a look that said, What kind of question is that?
"Does he drive?"
"Then where's he getting the Twinkies from?"
Now that question really hit home. She looked down and tugged at her purse. "I buy them for him," she whispered.
"Why are you doing that?"
She had no answer for me. Although it seemed simple and obvious to me that if you don't buy Twinkies, he won't eat Twinkies, that simple fact had eluded her.
I let this idea settle in before I offered some doctorly advice. "Now, let me remind you that you're in control of what he eats. It's not up to me to do something about it; it's up to you."
I practice what I preach. For instance, I leave a bowl of various fruits out for my children to snack on when they come home from school. I know that if I set a plate of doughnuts next to the fruit, the doughnuts will get eaten before the fruit, so I don't make the doughnut option available.
It's as simple as that.
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Everyone remembers his or her favorite childhood park. Parents try to choose the park their children go to based on what the park has to offer to the children. Sometimes they choose based on the equipment available, and some are chosen for historical reasoning. Others are chosen for themes. Here is a list of ten things awesome parks have in common for kids.
Parks with these things in common have the best ranking among kids today.
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Of all the programs that benefited from underclassmen turning the NBA down for one more year, none saw as much of a dramatic rise in their stock as the Jayhawks. With the return of Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich to Lawrence for another go, Bill Self's squad goes from the middle of the pack in the Big 12, to a preseason favorite amongst many pundits to win a second national championship in three years. While the upperclassman duo is getting the bulk of the media's attention heading into the season, a phenomenal supporting cast of returning players and new faces will fill in the gaps to give Kansas as deep and talented of a roster as any program in the country.
Kansas is loaded at every position, starting with the backcourt where there is more than enough athleticism to overwhelm any team in the country. Collins is the anchor here and has the opportunity to emerge as the premier floor general in the country after finally getting a chance to step into a lead role last season as a junior and blossoming into a star. To average nearly 19 points while dishing out 5 assists in a loaded Big 12 conference is a tremendous accomplishment and though his scoring numbers might dip this year given the influx of talent, the Chicago native might be an even more dynamic scorer in his final season at the college level. The senior is quick and explosive, possessing strong handles and pretty good court vision. He is still fairly turnover prone at this point in his career, but his ability to run the pick and roll effectively will catch the attention of NBA scouts. As a scorer, Collins greatly improved his ability to shoot off the dribble from mid-range and remains a respectable perimeter shooting threat. He does struggle to finish around the rim in the half court set though given his lack of size.
Collins' running mate will likely be sophomore Tyshawn Taylor who emerged as a big time player for the USA Junior National Team this summer. A super long 6-3 combo guard, Taylor is a big time presence on the defensive end (a must for a late run in March) and while his offensive game is still streaky right now, he has the athleticism to overcome some of his underdeveloped skills. His handles are modest at this point, but he does feature a very quick first step that will allow him to get into the lane. Taylor had some success shooting from the perimeter (36 percent) but did show that he is continually developing his ability to knock down the mid-range jumper off the bounce. This latter skill was particularly evident during the run with the junior national team. In transition is where the sophomore really excels thanks to his ability to elevate around the rim and run the open floor with purpose. While he still has a ways to go, Taylor has shown the potential to handle point guard responsibilities for short stretches at least in the upcoming season. Having two players on the floor capable of operating an offense will give Self a lot of flexibility with how he wants to spread the floor.
The likely candidate for the starting small forward position will be McDonald's All-American Xavier Henry, a top-five talent who will be a match up nightmare for most teams with his 6-7 frame and versatile skill set. Henry of course was the focus of a lot of attention during the spring months after originally committing to play at Memphis, but reopening his recruitment in the wake of John Calipari departing for Kentucky. The blue chipper has one of the more advanced skill sets in his class, able to score in a variety of ways already. The forward is a super athlete, possessing solid handles and a real nose for the basket. Henry can shoot from just about anywhere on the floor, though his mid-range game looks like it could be his bread and butter as it continues to develop. He also excels in transition thanks to his leaping ability, open floor speed and great understanding of running the lanes. While Henry may not be as prolific of a scorer as he was in high school this year given the number of weapons the Jayhawks feature, there is no doubt the freshman will be able to put up impressive numbers on any given night.
Junior guard Brady Morningstar may see his playing drop from the 30 minutes he saw last year, but the 6-3 scorer will be no less valuable to the Kansas backcourt. The Lawrence native got nearly half of his touches in spot up situations where he was a deadeye catch and shoot threat, connecting on 42 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. The rest of his game was a bit limited in terms of efficiency, but certainly Morningstar can be a very strong contributor again this year. Another individual who can be a top rotational player in the Kansas backcourt will be top-50 recruit Elijah Johnson. The native of Las Vegas can play both guard positions, though he is much more of a scorer than playmaker at this point. He can score amongst the trees inside and is long enough to be a terror defensively much like Taylor. Think Mario Chalmers with a bit more size here.
As if the backcourt didn't posses enough talent, the Jayhawks will have a slew of interior players who will make life difficult for opposing Big 12 frontcourts. Cole Aldrich would have been a lottery pick had he opted for the draft; instead he will be on a short list of names for preseason All-Americans as a junior. At 6-11 250 pounds, there are going to be few at the college level who can body up the Minnesota native on the block. Aldrich has made tremendous strides in all aspects of his offensive game, improving his range, his touch and his back to the basket moves. As a sophomore the big man was a force, averaging a double-double while shooting just a hair under 60 percent from the floor – did we mention he blocked nearly three shots per game as well? On the block, Aldrich is a nicely developing finesse player who features the baby hook and turnaround jumper in his arsenal. He has also greatly improved his range, now a legitimate threat out to 18-feet with his albeit, awkward shot. His still has a ways to go as a defender, lacking great fundamentals, but he is a tough customer nonetheless thanks to his physical play and pretty solid lateral quickness for a post player.
The Morris twins, Markieff and Marcus are back, with the former showing a lot of upside during his freshman season. Marcus is a solid 6-9 225-pound power forward with a still developing skill set, but good instincts already. He moves well off the ball – a major plus in the Kansas half court offense – and shows a good amount of versatility as well. The sophomore is quick enough to take slower big men off the dribble when he chooses to face up and he has the ability to knock down the occasional perimeter shot as well if left open. Given the amount of attention that Aldrich will be drawing inside, there will be even more opportunities for him to take advantage of weaker matchups inside to get his baskets. An early double-double against Syracuse last season is just the tip of the iceberg with this youngster. Joining inside as well will be blue chip recruit Thomas Robinson, a top-50 player in his class who is a rebounding machine. The 6-8 power forward is a strong, physical athlete can hit the mid-range jumper and on occasion can handle the ball in the open floor if need be. He will make his presence felt on the glass in his first season though, able to haul in loose basketballs at both ends of the floor at a high rate.
The Jayhawks have the perfect combination of size, athleticism, experience and balance to make a very deep run into the month of March. They have length at every spot on the floor, a quick balanced backcourt and a tough rugged frontcourt that will help in grind it out games. While nothing is ever a guarantee in college basketball, fans in Lawrence, barring a major injury, wouldn't be completely out of line if they booked tickets to Indianapolis in the near future.
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Just curious. Is this problem "only" popping up with Windows 7?
Some have said it started after upgrading while others haven't mentioned it.
Just to let everyone know that I renamed the Backup folder, "Backup Old" and let the Manager build a new "Backup" folder.
This appears to have done the trick - for the moment - and I've had a half dozen successful backups since.
By the way, if you are doing a regular backup, say at 10 pm each night, make sure that all other software, except the Virus checker and Seagate Manager are turned off.
Same problem as all previous posters. error 2013. This was the info I got from my most recent back-up:
Copied 8 files, 97037 bytes. Total files protected: 21499. Unable to backup 490 file(s)
This is totally unexceptable. And what amazes me is some of these notes from users go back to November, and no one from Segate has responded with a solution. We buy their product to protect our files and the system fails to do that.
I am not tech savvy and cannot go in and change file names so the back-up will accept them or start fooling around with folders. These are business files and I cannot put them in jeopardy. This is not my business.
In addition to the error 2013, I get a lot of ....Not Supported/File skipped (backup of operating system files and folders ( those that have both system and hidden attributes) is not supported).
I have spent hours going through their knowledge base doucuments and searching for help with these problems. I just happened to stumble across this forum. But don't understand how a company can put a product out there without providing documentation on how to read the back-up log, and explain what their little messages mean and how to resolve problems.
I hope someone from Seagate gets this resolved, or I'm switching to another system and advising everyone in the office not to use Seagate back-up.
I renamed my backup folder and everything works again, as Balloonist says (a couple of messages above). Fingers crossed that it remains OK. Thanks!
Where is this "Backup" folder that needs to be renamed?
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Hello everyone,
I thought I would post this due to no one knowing on how to correct this. Also the response I received from support was not an addiqute one that I would accept. Seeing I worked for Maxtor for many years supporting products and working with break fixes I thought I would try to figure out this issue. On the forums I have also noticed that there is a lack of fixes for the 2013 error which occurs from time to time.
Here is what I did in order to correct the issue without having to delete or rename a back up. The 2013 error occurs when a file has a read only attribute, you would think this would have to deal with the file directly being backed up. This has to deal with the back up folder on the free agent drive instead.
Due to the back up having at read only attribute this is what was causing many of the 2013 error messages in the log file. There have been many times counting at least 6 people I have worked with to correct this issue. Each time this fix has worked without having to start a new back up from scratch.
1. Open my computer ( Depending on placement of icon) Check your desktop for the my computer icon, or simply select start ( for xp systems, windows icon for vista and 7) then open my computer.
2. Look for the free agent drive or drive letter and double click on the unit, this should then open do the drives contents.
3. Look for the Segate Backup folder and double click on this, this also should open the contents of the drive letter.
4. Once in the Segate Backup folder look for the backup folder it's self. This could be a folder that is identical to the name of your computer. Right click on this folder and select properties.
5. When looking at the properties option look at the bottom for Attributes. By default this should have a Green check box or mark under READ ONLY. ( This is what causes the 2013 error messages to occur).
6. Deslect or uncheck the READ ONLY attribute and then select the Apply button, a message should then prompt you for one of the following two options.
First option : Apply changes to this folder only.
Second option : Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files ( This option should be the default and is the Option needed to correct the issue). Make sure this option is highlighted and select ok. This step may take some time depending on how many files you were backing up. Once this process is finished try to run a backup. You should no longer recieve the 2013 error messages.
Another reason why just deleting or renaming a backup folder or set works is because you are starting from scratch. Personally I would not recommend this option unless there had been some type of file corruption occuring.
I currently am not getting this error, but I thought I should change the attribute so I don't get this error in the future...it took almost an hour to update the folder.
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