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The investment community seems to have locked on to Nike's (NYSE:NKE) "China problem," and this quarter's results aren't going to help. The good news is that investors can still take advantage of this situation to build a position in a stock that very rarely ever gets down to a fair price, let alone cheap. The bad news, however, is that results could slow in the interim and Wall Street is very much a "what have you done for me lately?" sort of business.
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Fiscal First Quarter Good on Almost All Metrics
It's hard to find much fault with the reported results that Nike delivered for its fiscal first quarter. Revenue rose almost 10% as reported, or about 15% on a constant currency basis. North America led the way with 23% sales growth, while emerging markets grew a little bit above 8% (or roughly 22% in local currency). Revenue in China rose about 8% on strong footwear, but weaker apparel. All in all, the company-wide growth rates for footwear, apparel, and equipment were all broadly similar.
Not only did Nike outperform on the top line, but margins were stronger than analysts expected. Gross margin did deteriorate from last year, by about 80 basis points, but that was better than expected. Likewise, Nike saw adjusted operating income fall about 12%, even though the company spent less on SG&A than analysts anticipated.
The Future Continues to Look Cloudy
Analysts pay a great deal of attention to Nike's futures orders; there has never been perfect correlation between futures trends and eventual reported results, but they are generally directionally similar. To that end, reported futures rose about 8% in constant currency, with 6% volume growth. North American futures continue to grow nicely (up about 13%), but China futures were down 6%.
Looking at the recent results at companies like Adidas (OTC:ADDYY), Li Ning and Anta, it sounds like there is a lot of inventory destocking going on in China, with the domestic rivals (Li Ning, et al) seeing the worst of it. What's more, the bigger companies such as Nike and Adidas are using their superior scale to push hard on discounts to hold (or gain) share. So while this adjustment process is bad for orders and tough on margins, I don't think there's anything fundamentally wrong with Nike's China business - if anything, the company seems to be gaining at the expense of weaker domestic competitors.
SEE: Top 6 Factors That Drive Investment In China
Can Nike Do It All?
There's not much question that Nike rules the roost when it comes to performance footwear; Adidas, Skechers (NYSE:SKX) or Mizuno may get the occasional win, but Nike continues to win the war. I wonder, however, if the company can do the same in apparel - a market that is ultimately much larger than footwear. VF Corp's (NYSE:VFC) North Face, for instance, seems to do more than hold its own with Nike in various outdoor markets. On the indoor side, Nike has yet to really land a telling blow against Under Armour (NYSE:UA) or lululemon Athletica (Nasdaq:LULU). Nike can certainly afford to take the attitude of "if you can't beat them, buy them" to a point, but I do wonder if Nike still needs to make a stronger R&D commitment to its apparel lines.
The Bottom Line
I still think Nike is well-positioned for above-average global growth for many years to come, and I don't think there are serious threats to the company's market position or returns on capital. But that's not to say that the company doesn't have some ebb and flow to its results; with concerns about China weighing on sentiment today, investors may have a relatively rare opportunity to build positions at reasonable prices. I continue to believe that Nike can grow its free cash flow (FCF) at a rate in the high single digits through the next decade. Couple that with a good balance sheet and below-average risk, and this is a solid stock for patient value-oriented investors.
At the time of writing, Stephen D. Simpson did not own shares in any of the companies mentioned in this article.


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Under Forida law what rights do I have as a buyer, with a signed contract when, prior to settlement I find an encroachment? I'm purchasing a waterfront residential property and have found that a raised walkway to a boat dock encroaches on an adjoining property. Would this be considered a title defect and can the buyer be held responsible to resolve this situation prior to closure?
Good morning ! Thanks for submitting this question. An encroachment is definitely a potential title defect. As a buyer, you don't want to close on a sale where you are encroaching upon a neighbor's land. A suit by the neighbor might force the owner to remove the encroachment. That's the whole purpose of getting a survey in the first place. It is the seller's responsibility to cure the defect not the buyer's.
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That is exactly what I thought and I notified the Seller's agent of the potential encroachment based on a two year old survey from the previous purchase. Their initial response was "Oh, it's over riparian land so there is no encroachment." Then they changed their tune and said the previous title company accepted the previous survey. These reactions seem to me to be just real estate agent bullying tactics. So I am ordering a new survey with instructions to the surveyor to explicitly annotate all encroachments on the final drawing. I will also retain an attorney and have attorney to attorney communications from now on - no more talking to irrational realestate agents. Will I be able to claim attorney fees as damages in a small claims court proceeding?
No. Definitely not. But even so, the attorney is a must. What you are doing is called "due diligence" and the buyer is responsible for paying his own fees for it. When you obtain the survey, you can request that the title company insure title and waive any survey exceptions. Otherwise, your title insurance will exclude encroachments.
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Supporters of Mukul Roy, Trinamool Congress general secretary and former railway minister, on Sunday allegedly damaged a podium on the eve of a railway programme near Roys hometown in North 24 Parganas. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress leader and Minister of State for Railways, is expected to preside over the programme.
Adhir is scheduled to arrive at 11 am to inaugurate the event celebrating 150 years of Kanchrapara Railway Workshop at the Bell Institute premises near Kanchrapara. The programme had been planned when Roy was the railway minister, and it was Roy who was supposed to inaugurate the programme. Roy also has a long association with the locality his ancestral house is at Kanchrapara and his father was an employee at the workshop.
According to railway sources, the authorities had erected a dais, concrete welcome arch and cutouts of Adhir at the venue. TMC supporters allegedly damaged the structures and threatened the workers of railway contractors engaged in erecting the podium. RPF jawans were deployed to control the situation.
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The chief investment officer at hedge fund firm Libremax Capital is planning to start a new fund that will invest in private student-loan debt.
Bloomberg Businessweek reported that Greg Lippmann's new fund, which will stop accepting new capital in the first quarter of 2014, will aim to buy debt whose borrowers are 65 months or more into repayment.
In a November presentation by Libremax that was obtained by Bloomberg, the hedge fund said that it "believe[s] there is a significant investment opportunity in the private student-loan market. These distressed assets…remain fundamentally undervalued."
The size of the student-loan market is about $1 trillion, while the size of the fund's investment universe is about $10 billion of student loans issued between 2005 and 2007.
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Whether trying to lose weight or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's important to include a variety of vegetables in meal planning. The health benefits of eating vegetables are many and include reducing the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon cancer.
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May 29, 2016
The New Orleans Saints are raising ticket prices for the first time in two years, ranging from $3 to $65 per game.
The amount of increase depends on the seat location.
That's according to Michael Stanfield, vice president of ticket and suite sales for the team.
About half the seats in the Superdome increased by $5 or less, and two-thirds of the stadium went up by $10 or less.
But there were some hefty increases in club-level seating and the loge corner section.
Season ticket packages -- which go out next week -- will have one less ticket this year because the Oct. 26 home game against the San Diego Chargers has been moved to London.
The nine-ticket package includes two preseason and seven regular-season home games.
Tickets won't be available to the general public anytime soon. The season-ticket waiting list is up to about 35,000 people.
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[singlepic id=138 w=320 h=240 float=center]The Butler Bulldogs will be without its much heralded quarterback this season. Stacy LeMay, father of Christian, sent a press release to media organizations Monday night declaring their intentions of foregoing his senior season and instead concentrating on attending the University of Georgia. LeMay will be schooled privately and will work with trainers to get ready to compete for the starting QB job at Georgia. Read Stacy LeMay's press release after the break.
We first want to thank all of those who have supported our family during this time. The emails, letters, text and words of encouragement have been life fueling from supporters of Christian both locally and nationwide. Specifically we want to thank UGA 2011 class recruits Christian Conley and Ray Drew for standing with our son and contacting him daily and Panthers wide receicver Kenny Moore and quarterback training coach Steve Calhoun for working him out over the summer. Also, The Sporting News and all the other recruiting networks that maintained Christian's national ranking on their boards.
As a result of Christian's youthful infraction (that does not involve drugs weapons or any form of violence), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools imposed a severe punishment on our son in which we appealed to their highest form of due process. On July 26, the CMS board maintained the merciless ruling of a 40-day reassignment to an alternative school, "to possibly be reviewed in 30 days." [That would have been] in addition to a four-day suspension already served. The ruling also states that after completing the reassignment he could "possibly" return to Butler. Meaning it is "possible" that he could NOT return to Butler. Adhering to such a severe ruling would not only prevent Christian from playing until November due to the ten day conditioning rule (if he returned to Butler), but it would also hinder him academically as the alternative school does not provide the required classes needed for him to finish in the fall of 2010 and move on to the University of Georgia in January.
Given the unwillingness of CMS to apply a more reasonable consequence for such a youthful infraction, as disheartening as it is, we must make the decision to move on and focus Christian's attention to preparing for enrollment at the University of Georgia in January. Although rumors suggest that Christian would likely transfer to one of the excellent programs such as S.C. Byrnes, South Point, Greensboro Dudley and even Victory Christian Center, Christian could not imagine playing his senior season at any place other then with his brother Uriah and his teammates at Butler High School.
Therefore, having come to resolve that following the CMS consequence would not accomplish "student achievement" for Christian. We as a family have concluded that he will forgo his senior football season and focus on his preparation to attend the University of Georgia. We are quite honored that other colleges continue to show strong interest in Christian attending their school. However, we have continued healthy communications with UGA coaches and the commitment remains the same on both ends.
Christian will now prepare himself for the next season of his life as he takes this time to become stronger spiritually, academically and physically. With the help of fitness trainer Andy Hendel of CrossFit Charlotte and quarterback coach Steve Calhoun of Armed and Dangerous, Christian will certainly be prepared to arrive in Georgia this spring ready to compete. We are fully confident that his best days are still yet to come. GO BULLDOGS!!!
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Google is serious about getting into the games business, if you believe Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian. In a recent note to investors Sebastian said that "games have gained critical significance within Google" attributing this significant interest mostly to the company's push for the Android mobile operating system. Sebastian drew these conclusions after attending Google's recent 'Think Gaming' private summit.
"We anticipate that the Android Market could over time eclipse the App Store, as eventually the sheer numbers of the market will pull developers to the platform," he said in his note.
Sebastian also said that he "felt" like Google might tweak its Checkout e-commerce solution for gaming purchases. If the rumors are true that Google is buying micro-transaction company Jambool, then this would make perfect sense. Google has yet to comment on this rumor. Another indicator may be the Chrome Web Store, due for release later this year. Recent previews of the Web store have revealed partnerships with PopCap, LucasArts and Unity.
But Google's real target may be Facebook, which entices web users to play games for long periods of time. Google wants some of those millions who spend 40 percent of their time on Facebook playing games. Of course its recent investment in Zynga will probably come into play when the company eventually tries to go head to head with the juggernaut of a social network.
It will be interesting to see if Google is really serious about games in the not too distant future. Taking on the likes of Apple and Facebook seems like an uphill battle, but the company managed to take Yahoo down a peg when it was just a search engine company, so anything is possible.
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Cameron Pulls Off Huge 'W'
April 17, 2012 CAMERON — Coach Eric James has done wonders with the Cameron High baseball program during the years, with the only thing missing from his resume being a defining victory for he and his Dragons. more »»
SOFTBALL: Madonna 10, Weir 9
April 15, 2012 WEIRTON — Madonna scored a run in the bottom of the seventh to top rival Weir. Emily Hvizdak hit two doubles and a single and added an RBI for the Blue Dons (5-6). more »»
SOFTBALL: Cameron 5, Madonna 1
April 14, 2012 CAMERON — Tara Paczewski struck out 11 and issued two walks as Cameron beat Madonna. Paczewski also doubled among two hits and drove two home for the Dragons. more »»
SOFTBALL: Steubenville Catholic 13 Madonna 0
April 11, 2012 WEIRTON — Maddie Gulan hit a solo home run and winning pitcher Paige Creamer had two hits and an RBI as Steubenville Catholic scored eight in the fourth on its way to a blanking of Madonna (4-5). more »»
TENNIS: Madonna 4, Big Red 1
April 11, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — Nick Conforti, Matt Conforti, and Dom Clements each won singles matches as Madonna beat Steubenville. The doubles duo of Hannah Meyer and Tyler Casto won for Big Red (2-6). more »»
Linsly Softball Stuns Madonna
April 10, 2012 Linsly 11, Weirton Madonna 7 WEIRTON — Madison Steinkirchner hit two singles and a triple to pace Linsly, which exploded for nine runs in the sixth inning to stun Weirton Madonna. more »»
TENNIS: Ritchie County 4-3 Madonna 3-4
April 8, 2012 WARWOOD — Nick and Matt Conforti won at No. 1 doubles and in their respective singles matches as the Madonna boys beat Ritchie County. Dom Clements also won at No. 4 singles for the Blue Dons. more »»
BASEBALL: Madonna Rolls Past Central
April 5, 2012 WHEELING — During Thursday's game against sectional rival Wheeling Central, Madonna scored one run apiece in innings 2-5 with a some big hits and timely hitting. more »»
SOFTBALL: Madonna 16, Bridgeport 0
April 5, 2012 BRIDGEPORT — Madonna's Amanda Pulice allowed just one hit, striking out three and shutting out Bridgeport. more »»
BASEBALL: Madonna 8, Cameron 0
April 3, 2012 WEIRTON — Chris Duerr had two hits, including a home run, in leading Madonna past Cameron. Will Bowser and Tory Fuscardo combined on a three-hitter for the Blue Dons (6-2). more »»
SOFTBALL: Weir 12, Weirton Madonna 2
April 3, 2012 WEIRTON — Haley McLaughlin hit two singles with two RBI as Weir (4-4) downed city rival Weirton Madonna. Sara Lyons hit a triple with an RBI to pace the Blue Dons (3-3). more »»
Baseball: Madonna 0-7, Steubenville Central 1-2
April 1, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — Jimmy Panella had 11 strikeouts in the first game as Steubenville Central split a doubleheader with Madonna. Panella also had a double and a RBI in the victory. more »»
Weir Madonna Baseball Trips OG
March 30, 2012 Weirton Madonna 4 Oak Glen 1 WEIRTON — Tory Fuscardo tossed a complete-game three-hitter as Weirton Madonna won its fourth straight with a victory against county foe Oak Glen. more »»
Madonna Softball Trips Central
March 30, 2012 Weirton Madonna 11 Wheeling Central 8 WEIRTON — Weirton Madonna overcame a one-run deficit by scoring six runs in the final inning against Wheeling Central. more »»
BASEBALL: Dons Get Best Of Monarchs
March 28, 2012 GLEN DALE — Solid pitching and timely hitting. It's a combination every baseball coach covets. And, if it happens early in the season, it can be a harbinger of good things to come. more »»
SOFTBALL: Weirton Madonna 6 East Liverpool 5
March 28, 2012 WEIRTON — Weirton Madonna scored in the bottom of the seventh to squeeze past East Liverpool. Courtney Moss had two doubles among her three hits for the Blue Dons. more »»
Madonna Softball Tops OG
March 27, 2012 Madonna 17, Oak Glen 7 WEIRTON — Lettie Quatrochi struck out five and ripped a pair of singles in leading Madonna to its first victory. more »»
Boys Tennis: Central Escapes Madonna
March 27, 2012 Wheeling Central 4 Madonna 3 WHEELING — Jonathan Haley and Daniel Lee each won singles matches and the Maroon Knights took two of three doubles matches to nip Madonna. more »»
Girls Tennis: Central Blanks Madonna
March 27, 2012 Girls Wheeling Central 7 Madonna 0 WHEELING — Wheeling Central swept Madonna as Natalie and Joanna Capito, along with Brynn Jenkins and Christine Gompers won singles matches. more »»
CLASS A TRACK: Krupica In Charge Of Donahue
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 When I get to the Promo & Discount page, I add the "tdzmu" code and click "Apply Discount" but nothing happens.
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Devil-Linux 1.4 Released
Devil-Linux 1.4 is now available for download.
Devil-Linux is an ultra-compact Linux distribution that was originally intended to be a dedicated firewall/router and evolved into use as a server.
Devil-Linux 1.4 boots from CD or USB pendrive and configuration is saved on a floppy disc or on a USB. The OS supports Intel 486 and higher and IPTables/Nefilter. The Devil-Linux Build System also allows users to create customized versions. Find out more about features of this light-weight server distribution on the Devil-Linux 1.4 website.
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Linux is the Largest Software Development Project in History
But if you are not using the latest Linux kernel, your system is insecure.
Linksys Says Yes to Open Source Firmware
Home routers will give room for custom firmware but still comply with FCC rules
OwnCloud Founder Resigns
Frank Karlitschek will continue to lead the open source ownCloud project
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS released
"Xenial Xerus" comes with a new packages format and several improvements for the enterprise.
MS Visual Studio Code Editor is Available for Linux
Linux users can now download and install the Windows code editor
Open Container Initiative announces Image Format Project
New initiative will address security and interoperability concerns around container technology.
Red Hat Lures Developers with Free RHEL and Container Development Kits
Developers can use RHEL as a development platform without a subscription fee.
Microsoft Brings the Linux Command Line to Windows
Windows users will soon have native access to the Bash shell.
Internet Research Group Proposes Better Email Standard
Improvements to SMTP will provide better guarantee of confidentiality
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Dine on authentic upscale fare when you select Fisherman's Wharf Inn for your day or evening on the town. Enjoy freshly caught Maine lobster and fish on the outside deck, savor a grilled-to-order steak in our dining room, or enjoy a hearty sandwich and salad in our intimate pub. Spectacular water views are available from nearly every seat in the house. Our American menu focuses on simply prepared items made with the freshest possible local ingredients, making us a top destination in Boothbay Harbor for casual meals and special occasions alike.
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Tri-State Bird Rescue to hold open house May 4
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research Inc. invites the community to an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 4, at The Frink Center for Wildlife at 110 Possum Hollow Road, Newark to tour the facilities, learn about Tri-State's work to rehabilitate injured native wild birds, and have a lot of fun.
New this year, the wild bird rehabilitation organization will offer self-guided tours of the Frink Center for Wildlife so guests can learn about the center at their leisure. Stations will be set up throughout the facility, inviting guests to learn more about the expert medical care each patient receives, bird diet preparation and oil spill response. The open house will also feature an Ask the Experts table with information on native plants and wild bird appreciation and injury prevention.
Other local organizations, including Delaware Museum of Natural History and Delmarva Ornithological Society, will be on hand to further raise attendees' awareness and appreciation of the natural world. The event is friendly for all ages, and children's activities will be available. Food, beverages, baked goods and merchandise will be available for purchase.
Thanks to the support of sponsors, admission is free. Tri-State will, however, accept cash gifts and donations of paper towels and single-ply white toilet paper, which are used to make nests for baby birds. For more information about Tri-State and updates on the schedule of events for the open house, go to www.tristatebird.org. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call 302-737-9543, Ext. 108.
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is an internationally recognized, licensed, nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization that cares for nearly 3,000 injured, orphaned and oiled native wild birds each year ranging from hummingbirds to eagles.


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In an effort to advance the cause of deterrence and reduce the possibility of a student becoming the victim of sexual misconduct, information concerning safe and positive options for bystander intervention, including recognizing the warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks, is provided by the Office of Student Affairs. If you or someone you know have been the victim of possible sexual misconduct, please review these resources and seek assistance if desired.
Sexual misconduct occurs when an individual is forced or threatened with force to engage in unwanted sexual activity. It is never the fault of the victim. As a community of respect, Illinois Institute of Technology considers sexual assault a serious crime and does not tolerate sexual misconduct.
The University offers several resources for students who may be the victim of sexual misconduct. A list of contacts and resources is available here.
- College-aged women are four times more likely to be a victim of sexual assault.
- One in six women will be a victim in their lifetime.
- Rapists are usually not strangers. More than 80% of sexual assaults are committed by people familiar to the victim.
- More than 70% of sexual assaults involve the consumption of alcohol by the victim and/or assailant.
Sexual misconduct prevention
Within a relationship, there can be indicators of either partner's propensity to become abusive. Partner violence is any sexual, physical, verbal, or emotional abuse of one partner by the other in a romantic relationship. While arguing or fighting occurs in all relationships, partner violence is about power and control of one partner by the other. Due to the nature of being in a relationship with the abuser, partner violence can be hard to identify and understand. If you are in abusive relationship, you may find it difficult to acknowledge because the abuser is someone for whom you have feelings. Abusive behavior can take many forms. Be concerned if your partner:
- Is jealous and possessive
- Tries to control everything you do
- Tries to isolate you from family and friends
- Has a quick temper or unpredictable reactions to ordinary things
- Often exhibits violent behavior toward animals, children, or other people
- Pressures you for sex
- Has a history of bad relationships
- Has a strong belief in extreme gender roles
- Says things like:
- "If you really loved me…"
- "You just don't understand…"
- "No one has ever loved/understood me like you do."
- "You'd be nothing without me."
In all relationships, it is important to trust your instincts. If your intuition tells you something is wrong, you shouldn't ignore it.
Stalking, similar to dating and domestic violence, is a crime of power and control. Stalking is a crime under the laws of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government. Laws vary by state, but stalking is generally defined as repeated (two or more occasions) visual or physical proximity, nonconsensual communication, or verbal, written, and/or implied threats, that would cause a reasonable person fear.
If you are being stalked, trust your instincts and don't downplay the danger of your situation. Consider taking the following steps:
- If you feel that you are in immediate danger, contact IIT Public Safety at 312.808.6363, or if off campus, contact 911.
- Assertively communicate that you want the behavior to stop and set and maintain personal boundaries.
- Try not to be isolated with the person.
- Tell family, friends, roommates, team members, faculty or staff members, and co-workers about the stalking and seek their support.
- Stalking behavior can be confusing. For support, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 312-567-3081.
Drugs and alcohol play a significant role in sexual misconduct. Almost three-quarters of all sexual assaults on college campuses involve alcohol as a factor. IIT encourages students to engage in safe alcohol-consumption practices for both themselves and others. IIT offers the Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) course for students who are interested in learning how to safely and effectively confront issues of alcohol abuse on campus. Learn more about TIPS here.
Rape drugs are substances used by predators to incapacitate a victim so that they cannot resist an assault. When these drugs are used, victims often cannot recall what happened to them. Most of these substances are colorless, odorless and tasteless so they can be slipped into a victim's drink or food without the victim noticing.
When someone appears extremely intoxicated after only a small amount of alcohol, a rape drug may be involved. Two prevalent rape drugs to be aware of are Rohypnol and GHB.
Dealing with sexual misconduct
If you are attacked, try to stay as calm as possible. Think rationally and evaluate your options.
- Escape is always the best defense. Consistently look for opportunities to get away.
- Depending on the circumstances, you might try to negotiate with the attacker, scream to attract attention, be loud, or do whatever it takes to stop the assailant.
- Choosing not to resist is NOT consenting.
If you need immediate medical care or are in danger, please call 312-808-6363 if you are on-campus, or 911 if you are off-campus. If you are a survivor of sexual violence, you have rights and you have options. Title IX and IIT offices exist to help you get the support you need. Whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, you have the right to file a complaint through the university and/or to explore other options.
- If possible, get to a safe place. Your primary concern should be your personal safety.
- Call someone who can help. Contact a friend, family member, the police, and/or other campus or community agencies (available here).
- Call for help. IITPSD can be reached at 312-808-6363 (on-campus) or you can call 911 (off-campus) if you need immediate assistance. Otherwise, you can contact IIT Public Safety at 312-808-6300. Public Safety will meet with you and contact the appropriate campus resources on your behalf. Contacting any campus or local resource does not mean you are obligated to take any legal action against your attacker.
- Do not shower, drink, eat, brush your teeth or change your clothes. These activities can destroy physical evidence that could be useful if you decide to prosecute. However, if you have already done so (which is a perfectly normal response), you should still seek medical care. These activities do not necessarily prevent the collection of evidence.
- Get medical attention. All Chicago area emergency rooms have specially trained professionals who can take the best care of you during this time. The closest emergency facilities to the main campus are Mercy Hospital, Northwestern, University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
- Even if you feel anxious or uncomfortable, it is very important to receive medical assistance. Members of hospital staff are accustomed to dealing with sexual assault injuries, including injuries to the penis, the vagina or the anus for all victims. Even if you don't seem seriously hurt, you may have hidden internal injuries or sexually transmitted infections that need medical attention.
- It is always recommended that you seek care at a hospital who can provide the best possible care and options to you. However, the IIT Student Health and Wellness Center will also offer professional and compassionate care, though they are not currently equipped to offer forensic examinations and may refer you to an outside provider for additional care.
- Consider a forensic exam. A forensic exam is done only by an individual who has been specially trained to gather evidence. It involves a collection of important evidence including fluid samples, clothing, nail clippings, hair, pictures of injured areas, etc.
- Write down everything that you remember happening, with as much detail as possible. This can help you to cope with the situation, but may also be helpful in any legal action you might decide to take.
- Consider seeking support. Advocates and counselors can help explain your options and provide relevant resources and information. In addition to your rights to pursue legal action, if the alleged perpetrator is a member of the IIT community, there are conduct options available on campus. You can contact the Director of Student Conduct for more information on these options and to discuss what your rights are as a survivor.
- Do not blame yourself. Being a victim of sexual assault is never your fault.
The United States Congress enacted the "Campus Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights" in 1992 as a part of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 (Public Law: 102-325, section 486(c)). This law requires that all colleges and universities (both public and private) participating in federal student aid programs afford sexual assault victims certain basic rights.
- Both parties shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding.
- Accuser and accused must have the same opportunity to have others present.
- Survivors shall be informed of their options to notify law enforcement.
- Survivors shall be notified of counseling services.
- Survivors shall be notified of options for changing academic and living situations.
Resources regarding sexual misconduct
IIT offers students a variety of personal resources for dealing with instances of sexual misconduct. On-campus assistance is available from several offices. Counseling and health-related concerns are addressed by the Student Health and Wellness Center. Legal resources for students can be sought out from the Office of Student Affairs. The Office of Residence and Greek Life has staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days to assist students in crisis. The Office of Campus Life offers services and assistance for victims of sexual misconduct through a coordinator who works directly on women's services.
In addition to the above, temporary and permanent relocation for students on campus is available through the Office of Residence and Greek Life. Access for students can also be restricted or changed, dependent upon the situation and the survivor's needs. Though a student may not elect to report the crime, information pertaining to the misconduct may be necessary to facilitate proper relocation and access adjustments.
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs serves as the primary contact for students in need of assistance outside of the classroom. For survivors of sexual misconduct, the Student Affairs Office offers one on one contact and care. The Dean of Students can also assist with questions regarding the University conduct process; speaking about misconduct and the process does not oblige a survivor to file conduct or criminal charges.
Office of Student Affairs, 312-567-3081
Katherine Stetz, Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students – 312-567-3080
IIT Public Safety
IIT Public Safety are first-responders for on-campus emergencies. Public Safety officers aim to protect students from harm while maintaining the campus community. IITPSD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on all of IIT's campuses.
IITPSD Emergency – 312-808-6363
IITPSD Non-emergency – 312-808-6300
Art Martinez, Director – 312-808-6315
Student Health and Wellness Center
The IIT Student Health and Wellness Center offers general physical and mental health services for students. Nurse practitioners and physicians are available for clinical care, as well as psychologists for counseling care. Appointments can be made online, via phone, or in-person.
Student Health and Wellness Center – 312-567-7550
Anita Opdycke, Associate Vice Provost – 312-567-7553
Meghan Kean, Outreach Coordinator – 312-567-7019
Residence and Greek Life
Residence and Greek Life maintains all physical living spaces within the residence halls, and employs a staff of both professionals and students who are present 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. RGL offers programs and resources for all students, as well as crisis assistance for students who may be survivors of misconduct.
Residence and Greek Life – 312-567-5075
Elizabeth Pinkus-Huizenga, Associate Vice Provost – 312-567-6408
Director of Community Standards - 312-567-5133
Office of Campus Life
The Office of Campus Life oversees campus programming, student organizations and orientation, as well as women's and gender programming. Annual campus events regarding sexual awareness, as well as student organization efforts are available from Campus Life. The office also provides services and assistance for victims of sexual misconduct through a coordinator who works directly with women and gender programs.
Campus Life – 312-567-3720
Ryan Miller, Associate Vice Provost – 312-567-3171
Title IX
Title IX is an educational statute that ensures fair treatment of students regardless of a number of personal statuses. It also encompasses sexual misconduct and harassment of students. IIT's Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the University complies with the directives of this law and also serves as a resource for students. Title IX FAQs
Virginia Foster
Phone: 312-567-5725
Beyond on-campus services, within the Chicago area several agencies also offer resources for victims and survivors of sexual misconduct.
Porchlight Services
Porchlight exists to help college sexual assault survivors achieve healing and wholeness; to create a world in which a person's life is not defined by the devastating experience of sexual assault. They provide counseling, advocacy and other services to male and female college students who have been victims of sexual assault either before or during college. They also provide services to adults who are no longer in college, but who were assaulted while they were in college or graduate school. Their goal is to provide high-quality, long-term counseling and services and no charge to their clients.
Phone: 773.750.7077
Chicago Women's Health Center
The Chicago Women's Health Center facilitates the empowerment of women by providing access to gynecological health care, health education and counseling services in a respectful environment where women pay what they can afford.
3455 North Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773.935.6126
The Women's Center
The Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland is a non-for profit organization whose purpose is to reach women with a message of hope and help them plan for their unexpected pregnancies. The center is committed to pursuing a holistic approach to meet the needs of clients and their families. They are very committed to after-care and have an extensive follow-up program to ensure that needs continue to be met.
5116 N. Cicero Ave. #301
Chicago, IL 60630
Phone: 773.283.1400
Chicago Abortion Fund
The Chicago Abortion Fund believes abortion is a choice for women without judgement or qualification. It is a decision that a woman has the right to make at any time during a pregnancy, for any reason, despite her age, marital status or income and without coercion. The Chicago Abortion Fund provides low-income women with reduced fee referrals, direct financial assistance and general information about safe, affordable and legal abortion services.
Phone: 312.663.0336
Chicago Foundation for Women
1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1620
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312.577.2801
Sexual Misconduct Programming
The Office of the Dean of Students promotes sexual misconduct prevention and awareness through a variety of outreach initiatives. The offices of Campus Life, Residence Life and Student Health and Wellness offer programming that specifically addresses these areas, as well as healthy relationships. Routine campus programs in this area include self-defense workshops, Welcome Week programming, the We are IIT Civility Campaign, Student Health Fair and scheduled residence hall programs. For a complete list of sexual misconduct awareness and prevention programs that have been offered in the past, see below.
Programs offered by Campus Life
- Self defense workshops
- Clothesline project
- Denim Day
- Sex Signals during Welcome Week
- We are IIT
Programs offered by Student Organizations
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Take Back the Night
- Sexual Assault Awareness speakers
- Lunchtime speaker sessions
- HPV awareness campaign
Programs offered by the Student Health and Wellness Center
- Sexual Assault Prevention Workshops
- Sexual Assault Awareness
- Alcohol Awareness and Safety visual media
- Women's Bodies program
- Women's Self-Defense Course
- Ongoing residence hall staff in-service programs


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When Cougars Hurt Their Cubs.
by Vicki Larson
A long time ago, when I was a young girl of about 12 or so, the reality that my parents were sexual beings was thrust upon me quite unexpectedly — while I was in the kitchen setting the dinner table.
My mother was cooking and my father came up behind her, put his arms around her and grabbed a boob. I immediately felt awkward, like I shouldn't be seeing that. Granted, that's not a healthy attitude about sexuality either, but what I felt was what a lot of kids feel. Kids don't want to have to deal with their parents' sex lives; in fact, most of us firmly believe that our parents pretty much gave that stuff up when the last sibling was born. And, they never really enjoyed it.
Parents having sex? Eww.
But when you get divorced and you're not ready to give up that part of your life — and believe me, there are some who are, happily — then you have to figure out how to be a sexual being without dragging your kids into it.
It isn't easy, but it also isn't rocket science.
And that's my biggest complaint (although I have others, many already expressed by Meredith O'Brien) with "Cougar Town," the new Courteney Cox show in which she plays a recently divorced 40-something who, according to ABC, "explores the honest truths about dating and aging in a beauty and youth obsessed culture."
Honest truths? Hmm, well, yes and no. The show makes me cringe for many reasons, and not just because of the whole "cougar" phenomenon. Do I know middle-aged women (single or not) who obsess over their sags and wrinkles? Yes. Do I know middle-aged women who are bitter about men and complain about dating, or just don't know how to do it with confidence in today's hookup world? Sure. Do I know middle-aged women who date younger men, whether they embrace the cougar label or not? Absolutely. I'm one of them. I don't embrace the title, but I'm seeing a (slightly) younger man. Not because I made it a goal; it just happened, and I'm OK with it and so is he.
No, my real problem with Cox's Jules Cobb is that she keeps rubbing her sexuality in her clearly distressed 17-year-old son's face. As a sexually active divorced mother who keeps her hanky-panky as private as I can, I want to grab Cobb, look her in the face and scream, "No Botox for you if you keep this up!"
There's lots of debate on single-parent blogs on when to introduce the kids to your love interest, let alone have him join you and the kiddies at the breakfast table for a bowl of Cheerios the next morning. But most agree with the experts — you don't bring a date home unless you both believe the relationship's going to be around a while. Kids dealing with the reality of divorce aren't too keen on getting close to their parents' new partners only to have them disappear and be replaced, over and over again.
Interesting take, although I don't tend to look to sitcoms for real-life role models. They are trying to get a laugh with whatever stereotype they portray, while providing an escapist outlet for people who like to be entertained with minimal effort. I have to admit, there are many cringe worthy moments in the show but equally enough funny moments to make it worth a view. (Photo slideshow of her night out clubbing) Just not sure how long the desperate mom-loser dad-grounded teen scenario will be able hold its appeal. I totally agree with you that having a partner spend the night should not be taken lightly when you have kids in the house!!
Ok, I have not seen this show yet, but I want to now! I have to agree, kids need a stable environment.
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Before you decide to do anything else, you need to determine what you need. What sort of service do you think you're most interested in? Major services or just some simple cleanings? Are you looking to get any cosmetic dentistry done? You won't have to be as detailed in your search if you are just looking for basic cleanings.
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The Department of Defense identified four units to deploy as part of the upcoming rotation of forces operating in Afghanistan.
The scheduled rotation, released June 7, involves one brigade combat team with more than 3,000 personnel to rotate in late Spring 2012; one brigade combat team with more than 2,950 personnel and one combat aviation brigade with more than 2,580 to rotate in late Fall 2012; and one combat aviation brigade with more than 2,500 personnel to rotate in early Winter 2012.
The deploying units include:
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. (deploys in late Spring 2012).
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. (deploys in late Fall 2012).
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky. (deploys in late Fall 2012).
3rd Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Stewart, Ga. (deploys in early Winter 2012).
DoD will continue to announce major deployments as they are approved.
For information on these respective deployments, contact the following: 4th BCT, 1st Inf. Div., contact the 1st Infantry Division public affairs office at (757) 685-2767, or (785) 240-5656; 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (Air Assault); 101st Abn. Div. CAB, contact the 101st Abn. Div. (Air Assault) public affairs office at (270) 798-9962; and 3rd Inf. Div. CAB, contact the 3rd Infantry Division public affairs office at (912) 435-9869. (DoD release)
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By John Richardson
IT is the demand for loans that matters in China these days more than their supply, as chemicals markets have been telling us for over a month now.
And now, statistical back-up for our anecdotal evidence, that China's economy has turned an important and worrying corner, has been provided by a new Citi Investment Research report on the auto market.
"China growth has slowed sharply in recent quarters – from an annual GDP (gross domestic product) growth rate of almost 11% to just 8.5% currently, with the FY12 official target coming down to 7.5%," wrote the bank.
"China money supply has slowed sharply, and official loan targets, so easily exceeded in previous years, are now being missed on a monthly basis. It seems the demand for loans and investment in the Chinese economy has slowed sharply. Without this investment, China GDP should continue to slow."
China money supply growth growth
Source: Citi, Bloomberg
The construction market, one of the main reasons why chemicals and polymer demand growth was so strong in 2009-2010, continues to slow, said Citi. Growth in chemicals and polymers has now entered negative territory.
"China April construction data was weak. Although home sales declined a bit less than in previous months, sales of commercial property fell much more sharply, as did new starts and land sales," added the bank.
"Given that construction accounts for a large slice of the Chinese (or any emerging market) economy, these declines suggest GDP remains under pressure.
"The question is whether China policy stimulus (reserve requirement cuts and more) will once again save the day. We would be cautious for now."
And on the main theme of the report – autos – Citi said that sales in China had slowed sharply over recent months, driven by lower sales of commercial and light vehicles and by falling sales of locally produced vehicles.
Source: Citi, CAMA
"Generally speaking, mass OEM JV sales have remained flat year-on-year, and premium brand sales have sharply beaten the market. BMW has performed best of all.
"However, especially given the housing data, we fear that the best months are behind us on this front."
Interestingly, also, Citi raises a question mark over the conventional wisdom that there is still huge potential for further auto-ownership growth, particularly in the developed eastern region of China.
"Although (nationwide) ownership penetration in China remains low, at 60 cars per 1,000 drivers, annual sales have doubled since FY09 to around 24 per 1,000 drivers," continues Citi.
"This is similar to Brazil levels, and compares with around 40 in Europe or Japan.
"Given development variance between China east and west, this suggests China eastern annualised sales per 1,000 drivers are getting very close to Western levels already – even if the fleet remains small relative to the population."


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I inherited my brothers racing bike when he upgraded; it is an aluminum framed Olmo "equipe" of uncertain age, though I'm guessing not more than 5-10 years. I got it 1 year ago in very nice cosmetic shape with new wheels (aksium) and components (105), and haven't ridden it all that much.
Recently on I ride I noticed that when I was climbing the rear wheel rubbed against the right chain stay. The paint was rubbed off down to the metal at this point, so it makes me wonder if it has been doing this for longer and I didn't notice. It only does it when I'm pushing hard with my right foot. The wheel is true and seems dished properly and is also firmly in the dropouts. I observed that if I stand up on the pedals with the brakes on and push hard, the frame flexes a lot down by the BB, and I can actually make it flex to the point that the stay touches the wheel.
Do Al frames wear out? I don't see any visible cracks... Or is this a normal amount of flex and I just need to run skinnier tires on this frame (I've got 700x23 on now)? It doesn't seem to have much clearance down there to begin with.


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Weltevree: Authentic Dutch Design and Products
Store Profile
- Location: online only
- Website: weltevree.nl/eng/home
Store History
- Founded: 2007
- Headquarters: IndustriePark Kleefse Waard in Arnhem in the Netherlands
Weltevree is a Dutch product label. Weltevree develops and produces authentic products for the living environment. Appliances that satisfy our primary desires: distinctive, original and of excellent quality. Weltevree was born out of the need to make these products accessible to all.
We first came across Dutch product label Weltevree when we went looking for more information about Dutchtubs, the outdoor wood-fired bathtubs. Weltevree, the producer of Dutchtubs, develops and produces its designs under its own management and supplies them directly to the end users, and Dutchtubs are just one of their product offerings. We got pretty excited about their other designs, too!
More about Weltevree:
Designers Floris Schoonderbeek and Dick van Hoff have combined their experience to make innovative designs accessible. Weltevree's first product is the Stonestove by Dick van Hoff, a classic from 1999 that had never before been produced for the consumer market. [All of] Weltevree's products are manufactured in series. Their clean and practical shapes clearly reflect contemporary tastes. Weltevree's designs are one of a kind, intended for a specific use, and are redolent with a palpable originality.
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4 Wheelbench
5 Small Tile Stove
6 Big Tile Stove
7 Divewood
8 Elementstair
9 Socketlight
Also make sure to check out Weltevree's World Wide Local, a digital platform where users and suppliers of Weltevree products can connect with each other and share their local experiences and findings.
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May 30, 2012
I just read the article about you in the" Central States Horseman" I grew up much the same way but didn't have the opportunity to get into horses untill I was 35 years old. Since then I have owned a Horse Boarding and Training facility. I am now retired and am looking for an opportunity to go out to Wyoming or Montana to work for the summer. I don't have any Musical talent but Love the old Music and believe in the "Cowboy Way" Keep up the Great Work I hope to get some of your Music and maybe meet you out West or at a Muisc event some where. Thanks for doing what you are doing.


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Masters of Cinema Tease ONIBABA Blu-ray Release With Superb Original Trailer
Responsible for many of the best Blu-ray releases of 2012 in the UK, Eureka's connoiseur label, Masters of Cinema is set to continue its winning streak into the new year with the release of Shindo Kineto's demented classic, Onibaba on 25 February. Arguably the most well-known film from Shindo, who sadly passed away earlier this year at the grand old age of 100, Onibaba is the terrifying story of a young woman left stranded in a remote hut with her mother in law, eking out a meagre living by preying on passing samurai. From its stark black and white photography, to its demonic imagery, Onibaba remains one of the best Japanese horror films ever made, nearly 50 years after its release.
In order to whet our appetites for the film's Blu-ray debut in the West, Masters of Cinema has today directed our attentions to the film's original theatrical trailer, which will feature on the disc along with a gorgeous new 1080p restoration of the film. Other extras on the upcoming disc include:
• Full-length audio commentary by director Kaneto Shindō and the stars of the film, Kei Satō, and Jitsuko Yoshimura
• Video introduction by Alex Cox
• 8mm footage (40-minutes) shot on location by lead actor Kei Satō
• Optional English subtitles
• Original theatrical trailer
• Production stills and promotional art gallery
• 36-PAGE BOOKLET with a new essay by Doug Cummings, an English translation of the original short Buddhist fable that inspired the film and a statement from writer/director Kaneto Shindō about why he made Onibaba
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Asthon Kutcher Is The Highest-Paid TV Actor
October 18, 2012 08:00 AM by Stephanie Gustafson
Ashton Kutcher may have benefited financially from appearing on That 70′s Show and Punk'd, but his new gig on Two and a Half Men blows those previous figures out of the water. How else would he end up at the top of Forbes' list of highest-paid TV actors?
Life is good for Ashton Kutcher. The drama with Demi Moore is settling down, his romance with Mila Kunis is heating up and his pay for Two and a Half Men? Not to shabby. The actor landed right at the top of Forbes' list of highest-paid TV actors, having earned an estimated $24 million between May 2011 and May 2012.
Ashton's salary beat out that of Hugh Laurie, Ray Romano, Tim Allen and Alec Baldwin, all of whom also snagged spots on the Forbes list. Hugh Laurie and Ray Romano tied for second place with a paltry $18 million apiece. Charlie Sheen also appeared on the list, although he didn't manage to break the top 10. This is a huge pay cut for the former Two and a Half Men lead. Before the debacle that took place in early 2011, Charlie Sheen was earning $40 million a year for starring in Two and a Half Men. This puts Ashton a full $16 million behind Charlie's former salary — but well ahead of Charlie's current earnings. Now the star of Anger Management, Charlie didn't even manage to crack the top 10.
It's interesting to see Ashton topping the earnings list, what with the mixed reactions from reviewers and the massive Two and a Half Men ratings slump. Still, Ashton remains one hell of a bargain compared to Charlie Sheen!
Were you expecting Ashton to come out as the top earner of the year? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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October 18th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
last weeks show was terrible,will not watch any more current shows,just old series.
If your writers are so hard up all they can think about is masturbating,thats sucks.
The show is only good wqith all cast members.


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It's less than a week until the Missoula Marathon, and local runners in Run Wild Missoula's Tuesday track class have been wishing each other luck as they prepare for the event.
"I think it's really fun to help people reach their goals and see what they're able to accomplish," said instructor Courtney Babcock.
Babcock has been instrumental to the class. The students look to her as they prepare for the Missoula tradition, now in its seventh year. She's talked to the students about pacing, hydration and mental preparation.
"[They're] kind of pushing themselves, probably, a little more than they would on their own. It's a lot easier when you have people around you to go a little harder," said Babcock.
It's no surprise that Babcock is the one for the job. She's been running since she was a kid, and she ran track in college and ran 10 years on Canada's national running team. Now she brings her expertise to the Missoula running community every Tuesday, teaching through the recent heat wave.
"We have the hose out, we have the water out. [We're] just reiterating the same thing for the marathon, to make sure you get lots of water, even if it's just on your neck," said Babcock.
Babcock says the Missoula Marathon has been creating a boom in the local running community, and that it's an event that represents what she says makes Missoula a great town.
"I think that it's everything that makes Missoula great, which is community and people coming out to support one another," said Babcock.


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Membership and general admission tickets are on sale now. Headliners include Casey Donahew and Cory Morrow, Friday, June 10; Jerry Jeff Walker, Guy Clark, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Willis Alan Ramsey, Saturday, June 11. For more details and to purchase tickets visit www.rockportmusic.com.
Art Auction Gala on Friday, July 1, opens at 6:30 p.m. with a kickoff party including live entertainment; live, silent, and mailbox auction; and delicious dinner, under the big air-conditioned tent.
42nd Rockport Art Festival July 2-3, at Rockport Harbor showcases the works of more than 120 Texas artisans. Other event highlights include live entertainment, food, beverages and a Kid's Tent with art activities and special shopping opportunities just for the children. Tickets are $6 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under. For more information visit www.rockportartcenter.com.
Don't miss Charlie Robison's Bay Bash & Redfish Roundup July 2-3. The fishing tournament reception and dinner Saturday evening is followed by an early morning start on Sunday. Participants return in time to enjoy the music festival including Charlie Robison, Kevin Fowler, Sean McConnell, Turnpike Troubadours, and Jesse Jennings with gates opening at noon with the weigh-in and winners announced on stage at 3 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.charlierobison.com.
Annual Rockport Yacht Club Patriotic July 4th Boat Parade convenes at 11:45 a.m., Monday, July 4. Boats gather in Little Bay near the Key Allegro Marina to organize for a noon start. Small power boats lead, followed by deep draft power boats, sailboats and others marine vessels. The parade proceeds through Leggett Channel, parallels Rockport Beach to Rockport Harbor concluding at the Rockport Yacht Club.


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I've heard its a good game and its never in at the video store so i cant rent it. Is it worth buying and does it have split screen?
Jul 22 2008, 02:26 PM
No splitscreen. It was good when it came out but people seem to be getting worse at the game online so it can become frustrating. Also, EA still hasn't completely fixed the network problems (most caused by the fact the only servers are hosted in the US). I thought the singleplayer was rubbish but others have loved it. I'm waiting for the classic Conquest game mode to come out for it in the next title update before I pick it up again - currently the only online mode is a new one called Gold Rush which most people don't bother playing properly now. If Conquest isn't any good then I'll be selling the game.
EDIT: I've just read that there will only be 4 maps for Conquest. I might just sell the game now, then.
Jul 22 2008, 02:31 PM
hmm... i'll just w8 for killzone 2 then.
Jul 22 2008, 02:47 PM
you may have played the demo. i thought the demo was shit. there are 3 problems with this game.
1. they may have lots of vehicles( which quite frankly are awkard to handle) but the actual FPS ground combat is lacking.
2. theres too much going on for small maps. theres choppers, millions of tanks, mortors, jeeps. to me it seems a bit too frantic and chaotic.
3. friendly fire. this is really annoying. when using the mortar, your own team-mates will kill you just to use it. also annoying kids who think there funny, will try to kill there own team. i have only engaged in freindly fire once (deliberatly). a guy in my team had a ghilly suit on. i thought it would be funny to shoot him with a tracer several times to make him look like an Xmas tree. unforunatley he got angry(it didnt damage him) but he started to shoot me, so i killed him.
Jul 22 2008, 02:59 PM
Teamkilling isn't so much of a problem in the full game on ranked matches.
Aug 6 2008, 10:02 AM
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a guy in my team had a ghilly suit on. i thought it would be funny to shoot him with a tracer several times to make him look like an Xmas tree. unforunatley he got angry(it didnt damage him) but he started to shoot me, so i killed him.
rofl hahaha
I'm not getting this game now that I read this. Plus I was awful at the demo. Too many enemies.
Aug 7 2008, 06:20 AM
well, considering we are in a shortage of decent FPS recently and there arn't any quailty FPS till november (resistance 2 anyone?) you should buy it.
i got Bad Company a week after it came out and finished it in a couple of days. i thought it would be just like any other FPS, but i felt as if it were different somehow. the two things that i stood out to me were that it is actually a funny game, and the fact that the environment is 90% destructable.
if you are like me and love FPS, then defo give it a go but if you are still indecisive then at least rent it to make up your mind.
Aug 11 2008, 06:19 PM
I'd get it, not as good as CoD4, but it's still a good war FPS to pass the time until bigger games are released.
Oct 7 2008, 10:47 AM
This and COD4 are great fun
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Oct 9 2008, 12:21 PM
Yes, Get this game. I bought it on the day of release and have played single player on all difficulties (infact, all single player achievements gained) I found this game very addicitve. The demo does the game no justice as the level given on the demo is bang in the middle of a mission so its a bit "eh?". I find the multiplayer/online quite bad at times...you get alot of people team killing you which gets annoying after an hour hehe. But the online levels are alot more vast and not as fast paced as CoD4 online which is good because it gives you time to think about a tactic and not just running in!
So yeah, all in all its a great play, Bad Company is probably one of the games to have the best graphics this year (the water effects are just mindblowing) and it has a strong plot too! I love CoD4 online and love the single player but this game is definetly up there with CoD4 if not a little bit better overall (atleast graphically and plot wise!) So I think if you like CoD4, you will love this game.
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I notice in a lot of photos and also on this forum that it seems like "Baby Boomers" make up the majority in ownership of Tandems. Am I correct? Are you willing to share your ages?
I'm 56 (almost 57) and my better half is 55 (almost 56).
I notice in a lot of photos and also on this forum that it seems like "Baby Boomers" make up the majority in ownership of Tandems. Am I correct? Are you willing to share your ages?
I'm 56 (almost 57) and my better half is 55 (almost 56).
R 300 Cannondale
Early 70's Free Spirit Tandem
2006 Cannondale Tandem
Combined age = 94
Oh crap! We fall in the 7%!! And the numbers fall off big time from there.......You know TandemGeek, you could have lied or manipulated the survey to make us feel better. I'm not even going to share this with the
wife....noooo way!
R 300 Cannondale
Early 70's Free Spirit Tandem
2006 Cannondale Tandem
45 and 40, but we feel 35 and 30.
Yes and no...Originally Posted by Linda & Lew
Remember my admonishment on all my internet-based surveys: the data is "interesting" because it's highly skewed by other demographic considerations such as who's spending their time on internet forums. My take is, the right (high) side of the bell curve is highly under-representing a very large segment of the tandem community who, frankly, don't "do" forums or surf the net. If they did, I think your "group" would be on par with the teams that fall in the 80 - 100 combined year categories.
Secondarily, remember that all of the teams who responded to this survey have collectively aged 4 years...
Seriously, web survey day is really screwed up and should never be looked at as more than purely "interesting" or entertaining. For example, when I asked what types of tandems folks owned Co-Motion was the most well-represented brand. Frankly, there's no way that's possible based simply on annual production and sales numbers but what it did suggest is that Co-Motion buyer's were far more likely to belong to tandem mailing lists or participate in tandem discussion forums.
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21 and 22
I believe we're a bit in the minority. We love it though
Another minority: 74 and 72 years young!
Combined age = 105.
Perceived age = mid-20's.
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25, 36, and 5.
Dang, we just hit combined age of 50 a few weeks ago.
Formerly Lordoftherings...
Combined chronological age 113 . Combined biological age (estimated) 73 . Hey 55 is the new 35 .
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Combined age of 119, but in a couple of weeks we move up a catagory. Can't reveal who's precipitating the move. Actually we feel like we're in the 80-89 group. Tandeming - the "fountain of youth"!
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Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.
Team 80
Captain 41
Stoker 39. Don't tell her I told!
Weight? I am 192. In 15 years of marriage she has never told me what she weighs, and I never ask.
Combined we're 47.
Front - 39
Back - 8
SmartOriginally Posted by just me
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle
Cat: Killer
Last month we hit 100; 50/50; I, the captain, am the oldest... but not the wiser.
Combined age 107, perceived age mid 20's EACH. No way our perceived age is mid-20s as a team.
30 and 32
TH 1.81 (133kg*62)
Geez, at 74/72 we've got kids/grandkids your age!
Our motto: Growing old is not for sissies!
Pedal on TWOgether!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
37 & 35.
"The cycling community is so small that it is nearly inbred." - Steve Tilford
Originally Posted by zonatandem
Do they ride tandem bicycles?
TH 1.81 (133kg*62)
55 and 54
combined age : 102 years and we just started so we have to get very old in order to enjoy tandem riding for many years !
combined age 98. I am 50, my stocker [wife] just turned 48. We have been married 29 years this month. We started tandem riding around 1984.
... our "kids" are 28 and 32 with grandkids ranging from 7 months to 7 years.Originally Posted by zonatandem


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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Brett Armour hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in the top of the 11th to jumpstart a four-run inning and help Wake Forest defeat Maryland 6-2 in extras Thursday night at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium.
The Demon Deacons are now 23-28 overall and 13-15 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Maryland falls to 21-33, 5-23 ACC.
With Virginia Tech falling at home to Georgia Tech, Wake Forest has secured a spot in the ACC Tournament and will make its first appearance since 2008. The Demon Deacons remain tied for seventh place with NC State, who defeated Boston College earlier in the day.
The Deacs had tallied just two hits heading into the top of the 11th before exploding for four runs on four hits in the final inning alone.
With one out, Jack Carey got the rally started with a sharp liner through the left side of the infield, and Mark Rhine singled to shallow right center to put runners on first and second. After a wild pitch moved the runners up a base and gave Armour a 1-0 count, the Deacon catcher tripled down the left field line to score Carey and Armour.
Pat Blair continued the inning with a single to center one batter later, driving home Armour and making the score 5-2.
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Home-grown carrots can't be beaten for flavour. Pulled fresh from the soil, they fill the air with scent and provide that satisfying 'crunch' so often lacking in supermarket crops. Carrots are also rich in nutrients, containing high levels of vitamin A, beta-carotene and antioxidants.
Unfortunately, the rich scent of carrots attracts the attention of a pest called carrot root fly. Female flies lay their eggs at soil level near the shoulder of the carrot, and the larvae then eat into the roots. Early sowings are most vulnerable to attack, so delaying sowing of maincrop varieties until later in June will help protect them from root fly.
For an early crop, you'll need to take other measures to prevent carrots being filled with holes and maggots. Follow our guide to deterring carrot root fly, below.
Choose varieties that have been bred for their resistance to carrot root fly, such as 'Flyaway', 'Ibiza', 'Maestro', 'Parano', 'Resistafly' and 'Sytan'.
Sow seed thinly to avoid having to thin out congested seedlings later on, because this releases a smell which attracts the pest.
Cover vegetable beds with fleece, secured at the edges, after sowing carrots to prevent low-flying female flies reaching your crop.
Grow carrots in narrow beds surrounded with 60cm-high barriers of polythene, or fine-meshed netting – this is another good way to stop the female flies finding your crop.
Grow carrots alongside strong-smelling companion plants such as aliiums, including chives and garlic.
Sow carrots among your vegetable crops rather than in large areas together, which makes it easier for pests to locate them.
Sow carrots late in the season – sowings made from June onwards usually avoid the first generation of pests, although further generations of flies can attack from July to September.
Follow good crop rotation, growing carrots on a different site each year to avoid overwintering pupae in the soil hatching in the middle of your carrot crop.
Avoid growing related plants like parsnips and celery near carrots, as they also attract the pest.
Use a biological control, such as Carrot Root Fly Killer Nematode, or a sticky trap.
09/05/2013 at 20:33
What does carrot fly look like?
09/05/2013 at 20:48
Hi stephaniejane, they are very small (4-5mm) and look like this:
25/10/2013 at 14:35
Plastic sheeting and canes works
25/10/2013 at 14:45
I have used insect proof netting for the past few years with great success
25/10/2013 at 17:03
I have grown my carrots in large containers for the last few years.carrot flies do not attack,if carrots are higher than 18" so I make sure pots are taller than that,have never had any problems.