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Dana Day and David Edwards, who both earned their bachelor's and law degrees from Tulane University, have joined the Board of Tulane.
Dana Day and David Edwards, who both earned their bachelor's and law degrees from Tulane University, have joined the Board of Tulane, the University's main governing body.
Day, who lives in Chicago, practiced law for several years before directing Midwest real estate sales for Mutual of New York (now MONY Life Insurance). She supports various philanthropic endeavors with her husband Stanley Day, who is also a Tulane graduate and member of the Tulane President's Council.
"I am excited to join the Board of Tulane at a time when the university's reputation continues to grow and interest in attending my alma mater is at an all-time high," Day said. "I hope to help parlay this into even greater success for Tulane."
Edwards, an attorney with Jones Walker, holds leadership positions in numerous organizations in New Orleans and within Tulane. He is the current chair of the Tulane President's Council, a past chair of the Tulane Board of Governors and the new chair of the School of Medicine Board of Governors. He is also a member of the School Public Health and Tropical Medicine Dean's Council, a member of the Board of Directors for A Studio in the Woods, a member of the Tulane Law Review Board of Advisory Editors and the Tulane Tax Institute Planning Committee. He has served as a member of Tulane University Health Sciences Campus (TUHSC) Development and Alumni Committee, the TUHSC Legislative Committee, and co-chair of the Bea Field Alumni House Project. He is also a charter member of the Tulane Estate Planning Institute Advisory Board and a member of the law school's National Firm Initiative.
"Becoming a member of the Board of Tulane is a very satisfying continuation of my longtime commitment to a university I truly love," Edwards said.
Tulane President Scott Cowen said the two newest board members represent the university's effort to keep the board balanced with leadership from both a local and national perspective.
"We want to remain grounded as an anchor institution of New Orleans while attracting board members, students, staff and faculty from throughout the country who will make a national and global impact," Cowen said.
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News Summary: Dell turnaround takes private road
GOOD-BYE, WALL STREET: Troubled personal computer maker Dell Inc. is selling itself to its eponymous founder Michael Dell and a group led by investment firm Silver Lake for $24.4 billion. It will end Dell's 25-year history as a publicly traded company.
END OF AN ERA: The sale will open a new chapter for Dell, which was founded in 1984 in a University of Texas dorm room. Initially funded with just $1,000, the company's market value peaked at more than $150 billion in 2000.
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It looks like the energy services sector isn't going to deliver any sort of Christmas miracle this year. While I don't believe investors were expecting especially strong results for the calendar fourth quarter, early guidance is suggested that this is going to be a disappointing end to what has been a pretty dismal year.
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Rigs Keep Easing
The data from Baker Hughes (NYSE:BHI) on global rig counts for November was not especially strong. The United States rig count fell more than 1% from October and the November 2012 count was about 10% lower than the 2011 figure, as producers continue to cut back in the face in the face of low natural gas prices.
Not helping matters, Baker Hughes also reported relatively lackluster international counts as well. While there is still growth (0.6% month on month for November, and nearly 7% over last year), the pace is slowing. That's a problem, as international business has been helping major service companies like Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB), Baker Hughes and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) offset some of the North American slowdown.
SEE: Oil And Gas Industry Primer
And Here Comes the Guidance ...
Basic Energy Services (NYSE:BAS) has had a thoroughly rotten year, with shares down about 40% over the past 12 months on that slowdown in North American activity. Well, it just got a little worse. Management recently announced that utilization rates have continued to decline in the fourth quarter, with serving rig utilization down to 62% in November (from 72% in October) and drilling rig utilization down to 76 from 85%. Not surprisingly, this is having a negative impact on revenue, and management doubled its forecast for the sequential quarterly revenue decline (from a range of 5 to 7% to a range of 12 to 14%).
While that's certainly a negative for Basic Energy shareholders, and not an especially encouraging sign for other well servicing companies like Key Energy (NYSE:KEG), the worse news came on Friday from Schlumberger.
The giant energy services company announced before the open on Friday that drilling activity in North America was slower than expected and that international business (particularly in Europe, Russia and Africa) has tailed off more than expected. As a result, the company lowered its EPS guidance by 5 cents to 7 cents a share - suggesting that the company is going to report a 3 to 5% year-on-year decline in earnings per share for the fourth quarter.
SEE: Can Earnings Guidance Accurately Predict The Future?
How Much Further to Bottom?
This year has highlighted a key problem when it comes to energy investing - not only are these companies cyclical, but the length and depth of the cycles are very hard to forecast. All of that said, there are reasons for investors to be cautiously optimistic that the end is in sight.
Bad 2012 results have been fueled in part by a glut of pressure pumping equipment, but that should start to ease up in the first half of 2013. Although large companies like Baker Hughes, Schlumberger and Halliburton have been increasingly parking equipment due to a slack demand, the equipment in the field undergoes pretty harsh wear and tear, and supply and demand should start coming into better balance in another quarter or two. Of course, low natural gas prices are a sizable part of the problem and it's going to be tough for this recovery to take hold if energy prices drop further (a credible risk if the fiscal cliff chews into U.S. economic growth in 2013).
The Bottom Line
Valuations are starting to look pretty good on a long-term basis, but that was true last quarter, and the quarter before as well. Consequently, while I can see why aggressive investors might want to start taking positions now banking on the eventual recovery, they shouldn't do so unless they are prepared for a 10% or more downside risk (these stocks tend to always go higher/lower than expected at the peaks and troughs of the cycle). In the meantime, investors may also want to consider equipment vendors like National Oilwell Varco (NYSE:NOV) and FMC Technologies (NYSE:FTI) as solid plays on the next offshore drilling/production cycle.
At the time of writing, Stephen D. Simpson did not own any shares in any company mentioned in this article.


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31-1 USRG and FDA Q&A Session (K-State)
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is offering a Q&A Session to assist faculty members in preparing applications for Faculty Development Awards and/or University Small Research Grants. The Q&A Session is Friday, September 13, K-State Union, Room 203, 11:30-12:30. Fall deadline for the FDAs and USRGs is October 7, 2002.
31-2 Transatlantic Research Cooperation Program (TRANSCOOP)
The Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation supports transatlantic research cooperation among German, American and/or Canadian scholars (Ph.D required) in the humanities, social sciences, economics, and law by means of the TransCoop Programme. Prerequisite is that the amount granted by TransCoop is matched by funds from US and/or Canadian sources. Funds can be used to finance short-term research visits, special conferences and workshops, material and equipment, printing costs, and research assistance.
31-3 Stigma and Global Health Research Program (NIH)
The purpose of this initiative is to stimulate investigator-initiated research on the role of stigma in health, and on how to intervene to prevent or mitigate its negative effects on the health and welfare of individuals, groups and societies world-wide. Collaborative interdisciplinary applications are particularly encouraged. Relevant issues include: 1) How stigma and its consequences, such as discrimination, affect health (e.g. through physical and psychological abuse, denial of economic opportunities, poor provision and seeking of health care); 2) How stigma associated with specific health conditions interacts with stigma associated with individual or group characteristics (such as gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and nationality); 3) How to prevent and mitigate the negative effects of stigma and discrimination on health and health care; 4) Development of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to investigate, measure and analyze the extent, degree and effects of stigma and the effectiveness of current and new interventions; 5) Examination of the cultural, social, political and economic dimensions of stigma and its manifestations; and 6) Methods and safeguards to ensure safety of vulnerable research subjects. RFA TW-03-001 (NIHG 06/21/02)
Deadline: Letter of Intent 10/14/2002, Applications 1/14/2002
31-4 Continued Development and Maintenance of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Software (HHS)
Biomedical research laboratories occasionally undertake a software development project to solve a problem the laboratory faces. These software packages sometimes evolve into a well-designed system that can be easily extended and that is useful to a much broader community other than the members of the originating laboratory. The goal of this PA is to support the continued development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of existing software. The proposed work should extend the applicability of existing bioinformatics/computational biology software to a broader biomedical research community. PA-02-141 (NIHG 07/26/02)
31-5 Kansas Wheat Commission Funding (KWC)
The Kansas Wheat Commission is interested in supporting work that will tangibly benefit Kansas wheat producers. Areas of Interest are: Breeding/Genetic Enhancement; Safe/Effective Management of Pests; Processes for Adding Value and Developing New Products; Profitability Enhancement. Specific research areas of interest are: Hard White Wheat; Testing Methods and Procedures; Biotechnology; Producer Profitability Enhancement; and Consumer Preferences.
31-6 Humanities Fellowships (ACLS)
The ACLS Fellowship Program welcomes applications from scholars in all disciplines of the humanities and humanities-related social sciences. Appropriate fields of specialization include but are not limited to: anthropology, archaeology, art history, economics, geography, history, languages and literature, law, linguistics, musicology, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology. Proposals in the social science fields listed above are eligible only if they employ predominantly humanistic approaches (e.g., economic history, law, and literature, political philosophy). Proposals in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies are welcome, as are proposals focused on any geographic region or on any cultural or linguistic group.
31-7 University Research for the High Temperature Superconductivity Program (DoE)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Operations Office (ID) is seeking applications for university research projects in partnership with a national laboratory in support of the High Temperature Superconductivity Program to expand the research base. The research must support Superconductivity for Electric Systems Program milestones, research objectives, and long-term goals. DE-PS07-02ID14265
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31-8 Guidelines for the Selection of Snow and Ice Control Materials to Mitigate Environmental Impacts (NCHRP)
The objective of this project is to develop guidelines for selection of snow and ice control chemicals and abrasives, based on their constituents, performance, environmental impacts, cost, and site-specific conditions. For the purpose of this study, environmental impacts include effects on human health; aquatic life; flora and fauna; surface-water and groundwater quality; air quality; vehicles; and physical infrastructure including bridges, pavements, railway electronic signaling systems, and power distribution lines.
31-9 Design of Construction Work Zones on High-Speed Highways (NCHRP)
The objective of this project is to develop a methodology that assists designers in developing appropriate design and traffic control recommendations for safe and efficient movement of traffic through construction work zones on high-speed highways. For the purpose of this project, the definition of high-speed shall be consistent with AASHTO guidelines. This project includes both urban and rural highways. A design decision-making methodology should be developed to provide a comprehensive, systematic review of the components (e.g., horizontal and vertical alignment lane widths, reverse crowns/superelevations, drainage, and trucks) of design and traffic control plans for construction work zones.
31-10 Neurobiology Research Grants (WF)
The Whitehall Foundation is a not-for- profit corporation which is focused exclusively on assisting basic research in vertebrate (excluding clinical) and invertebrate neurobiology in the United States. Investigations should specifically concern neural mechanisms involved in sensory, motor, and other complex functions of the whole organism as these relate to behavior. The overall goal should be to better understand behavioral output or brain mechanisms of behavior. The foundation emphasizes the support of young scientists at the beginning of their careers and productive senior scientists who wish to move into new fields of interest. Consideration is given, however, to applicants of all ages.
Deadline: Letters of Intent 10/1/2002, Applications 1/15/2003
31-11 DNA Analysis (FBI)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is soliciting proposals under a Broad Agency Announcement for innovative research and development projects to streamline and automate DNA analysis. The FBI laboratory conducts research to develop new techniques of forensic analysis. The FBI Laboratory must be in a position to provide prompt, accurate, and thorough responses to the thousands of requests it receives annually. However, as the scientific, technical, and legal aspects of forensic science continue to become more complex, it has become increasingly challenging for the FBI to stay on the cutting edge of technology. In order for the FBI Laboratory to continue to serve as the technical leader in the criminal justice community, it turns to outside expertise to address advanced forensic applications and initiatives. BAA-0034202 (FBO 08/09/02)
31-12 Translational Research for the Prevention and Control of Diabetes (HHS)
The National Institute of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Diabetes Association solicit research to translate recent advances in the prevention and treatment of type 1 or type 2 diabetes into clinical practice for individuals and communities at risk. This program announcement expands a diabetes prevention and control program established under PA 01-069, and seeks applications for clinical or behavioral studies to develop and test 1) improved methods of health care delivery to patients with or at risk of diabetes, 2) improved methods of diabetes self management, and 3) cost effective community-based strategies to promote healthy lifestyles that will reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity. PA-02-153 (NIHG 08/23/02)
31-13 Parker B. Francis Fellowship in Pulmonary Research (FF)
The Francis Families Foundation offers the Parker B. Francis Fellowship in Pulmonary Research to support the development of outstanding investigators who plan careers in pulmonary research. The ideal candidate is one who shows evidence of strong aptitude in research and is in transition from post-doctoral trainee to independent investigator. It is essential that there be evidence of accomplishment and proficiency in research.
31-14 Peace Research (USIP)
The U.S. Institute of Peace is inviting applications under its solicited and unsolicited grant programs, which provide support for a variety of research, training and public education projects focusing on conflict resolution and peace building. Themes for the solicited grant category are: religion, conflict and peace building; and democratic governance and the role of the military. Activities include basic and applied research; curriculum development for all education levels; public information efforts; and strengthening of library resources. (FR 05/02/02)
31-15 History, History of Science, Political Science (Howard)
The Foundation awards a limited number of fellowships each year for independent projects in fields selected on a rotational basis. Ten fellowships will be offered for the 2003-2004 fellowship year to support persons engaged in independent projects in the following fields: History, History of Science, and Political Science. Eligibility: The intention of the Foundation is primarily to support people in the middle stages of their careers whose work to date is evidence of their promise and achievement. Nominees should generally have the rank of assistant or associate professor or their non-academic equivalents. An institution can nominate no more than three individuals. Please notify Ted Knous, Associate Vice Provost for Research, email@example.com, 532-6804, if you wish to make a nomination.
31-16 Research to Improve Care for Dying Children and Their Families (NIH)
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites applications for research grants to encourage research that will improve the quality of life for children who are approaching the end of life and the quality of the dying process and bereavement following the death for the children's families, friends and other care providers. RFA NR-03-003 (NIHG 08/02/02)
Deadline: Letter of Intent 10/28/2002, Applications 11/22/2002
31-17 Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships (SF)
Through its Dissertation Fellowships, the Spencer Foundation seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a variety of fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. Applicants must be candidates for the doctoral degree in any field of study at a graduate school in the United States, although they need not be United States citizens. Dissertation topics must concern education and all pre-dissertation requirements must be completed by June 1. 2003.


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Banff Hosts Two-Day Outdoor Music Festival, 'Performance in the Park'
Banff, Alberta (June 24, 2014) – Banff's picturesque Cascade Gardens played host to the fifth 'Performance in the Park' this past weekend; the outdoor venue welcomed over 5000 spectators to take in live music including headliners Corb Lund, Sara Harmer and Elliott BROOD over two days, June 20 – 21.
Mount Norquay Brings a "Via Ferrata" Climbing Experience to Banff National Park
Banff, Alberta (June 19, 2014) - This June, Mount Norquay ski area is opening up summer experiences to visitors for the first time in 23 years, offering legendary views from the North American Chair and new Sightseeing Pathway, as well as introducing a brand new visitor experience to Banff National Park - the highly-anticipated "Via Ferrata".
Banff National Park Gets Back on the Saddle for an Exhilarating Summer of Cycling
Banff, Alberta (June 12, 2014) – In the Summertime, Banff National Park becomes the ultimate playground for hitting the pedals – cyclists of all levels can take their two-wheels to the road and experience some of the most stunning stretches of scenic highway in North America or, find the ride of their life on numerous backcountry trails.
Ski's Out for Summer but Mountain-Top Adventures Continue in Banff & Lake Louise
Banff, Alberta (May 30, 2014) – Banff National Park, a renowned powder paradise for skiers and riders, may have just wrapped up its seven-month snow season – one of the longest in North America - but its three first-class ski resorts aren't stopping the adrenalin there, inviting adventure-seekers, sightseeing-enthusiasts and even foodie-fanatics for a good dose of high-altitude experiences this Summer.
The Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival Returns
Banff, AB (May 28, 2014) – The seventh annual Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival returns to the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs on May 30 and 31, 2014. Once again, thousands will gather during the Festival weekend in Banff National Park to celebrate sensational cuisine and beverages.
Newly-released by National Geographic, 'The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel' Features Banff and Lake Louise
Four-legged family members have always been man's best friend, but now they can be his best travel companion too with the ultimate travel guide for dog-lovers, recently-released by National Geographic. Outdoor-loving canine keepers will be happy to see that Banff National Park, Canada's first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been recognized by 'The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel' as one of 75 top destinations for wagging-tail-worthy travels.
The 2014 Banff Summer Arts Festival Takes Centre Stage, June 14 – August 23
This summer, from June 14 – August 23, The Banff Summer Arts Festival (BSAF) showcases some of the finest talent in Canadian and International arts.
Inner Artist meets Great Outdoors this April
Banff National Park, Alberta (March 20, 2014) – As the days grow longer and wildlife awaken from their winter slumber, Banff National Park is bursting into the season of renewal with the third-annual springstART festival April 4 – 20, 2014.
Banff National Park's Performance in the Park Multiplies the Music with Two-Day Gig
This year's Performance in the Park is scheduled for June 20 and 21 and will feature Canadian artists Corb Lund, Elliott BROOD, Sarah Harmer, Whitehorse and Jeremy Fisher.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism is Stealing Skiers and Snowboarders
Banff National Park (January 21, 2014) – "Be prepared to change your plans". That's the warning from the folks in Banff and Lake Louise for skiers and snowboarders on slopes across North America.
Banff National Park's SnowDays Returns with a Flurry of Festivities January 10 – February 9
Banff National Park (January 6, 2014) – Banff National Park's annual celebration of winter, SnowDays, returns to the legendary mountain playground January 10 – February 9 with its most robust schedule of activities, events and performances ever.
Town of Banff to Host Canadian Olympic Team Block Party
Banff National Park, Alberta (November 20, 2013) – The President of Canada's Olympic Committee, Marcel Aubut, announced in Calgary today that the town of Banff has been chosen to host the send-off party for the nation's Olympic athletes as part of the 2014 Celebration of Excellence.
Winter will be Wonderful in Banff and Lake Louise
Banff National Park, Alberta (October 17, 2013) – As the first dustings of snow crown the Rocky Mountain peaks, the communities of Banff and Lake Louise are promising a winter season of new and innovative programming knee-deep in powder, parties and performances.
Serena Ryder 'Performance in the Park' Rescheduled for Sept 21 in Banff
Banff National Park, Alberta (July 5, 2013) – Serena Ryder, Canadian songstress and four-time Juno Award-winning artist known for her powerful vocal range and this year's runaway hit Stompa, has announced that she will perform at Banff National Park's rescheduled 'Performance in the Park' September 21.
Banff Forecast: Hot July, Hot Summer Arts Festival
Banff National Park, Alberta (July 2, 2013) – Banff National Park welcomed visitors from across Canada and around the world this past Canada Day weekend with clear blue skies and temperatures soaring into the 30s. The weather lifted spirits, setting the stage for a sizzling month ahead for the arts scene as the Banff Summer Arts Festival kicks into high gear.
Banff National Park Salutes Spirit of Resilience This Canada Day
Banff National Park, Alberta (June 27, 2013) – There will be a full slate of festivities in the town of Banff and hamlet of Lake Louise to celebrate the Canada Day long weekend, providing a much needed respite from the recent flooding throughout southern Alberta.
Banff and Lake Louise weather the storm, ready to welcome our visitors
Banff National Park, Alberta (June 24, 2013) – Banff National Park, the Town of Banff and the hamlet of Lake Louise were fortunate to have escaped many of the direct impacts of last week's storm. Spirits are up and Banff is OPEN for business.
Banff National Park Passes Now Available for Purchase Online
Banff National Park, Alberta (May 28, 2013) – Visitors to Canada's iconic Banff National Park are now able to pay park entry fees and purchase annual passes to the famed Rocky Mountain park and UNESCO World Heritage Site online via Banff Lake Louise Tourism's website.
U.K.'s Largest Ski Tour Operator Clients Confirm Banff is Best
Banff National Park, Alberta (May 2, 2013) – Crystal Ski & Snowboard, The United Kingdom's largest ski tour operator, has released the results of their recent 2011/12 season customer survey, revealing that Banff National Park, home to Lake Louise Ski Resort, Sunshine Village Ski Resort and Mount Norquay, is truly the land of slope and glory for skiers and snowboarders.
Banff and Lake Louise Welcome Spring with a Celebration of Arts, Culture and History
Banff National Park, Alberta (March 27, 2013) – Banff National Park is bursting into the season of renewal with the second-annual springstART festival April 5 – 21, 2013.
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After initial reports in recent weeks that confirmed Kanye West's and Trey Songz' involvement in Game's fifth solo album, Jesus Piece, the Compton, California emcee furher elaborated to the album's personnel. Speaking at the Beats By Dre headquarters, Game confirmed guest appearances are ranging from Common (who will join Kanye West on the title track) to J. Cole, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Future and Young Jeezy. "Everybody on the album kinda falls under this Jesus Piece concept," said Game, who noted that the album's single is likely to be banned from television.
On the production side, Game worked extensively with his longtime collaborators, Cool & Dre. The Miami, Florida duo produced Game's breakthrough single "Hate It Or Love It," and have worked with him ever since. "Cool & Dre flew out here [to Los Angeles], and they bought a house. We've been recording for three or four months." The pair's protege Sap is also confirmed to have multiple tracks on Jesus Piece.
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The Nebraska volleyball team jumps from tenth to ninth in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll after beating Minnesota and Wisconsin last week. The 11-2 Huskers return to action this weekend when they visit Michigan and Michigan State on Friday & Saturday respectively. The Creighton volleyball squad dropped out of the ranking after being ranked 22nd last week. The 10-4 Bluejays lost to Butler and beat Xavier last week. They host DePaul and Marquette on Friday and Sunday respectively. USC is the new number one followed by Florida, Texas, Penn State, and Hawaii.
The Northeast Hawks men's golf team concluded play at the Eagle Classic at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Marion, Iowa yesterday. The Hawks finished fifth with a 641. Michael Bergquist of Northeast led his team with his 14th place finish. He shot 155.
The Omaha World Herald & Lincoln Journal Star updated its high school volleyball rankings today. Lutheran High Northeast falls from sixth to seventh in the Lincoln Journal Star and drops from seventh to eighth in the Omaha World Herald in Class 'C-2'. The Class 'C-2' Defending State runner-ups are 13-6 after an 0-2 week. They dropped matches to Crofton & O'Neill St. Mary's last week. The Lady Eagles' upcoming schedule has them competing in the Shelby/Rising City triangular this evening. The play the 15-1 host team and 4-14 Clarkson/Leigh.
Local Schedule: Nfk High at A-1 Dist. Meet at Grand Island (GG-9:00 AM); Nfk Cath at C-2 Dist. Meet at Wayne (GG-9:00 AM); LHNE Vs. Shelby/Rising City-5:30; Vs. Clarkson/Leigh-6:30 (Shelby/Rising City VB Tri.); Nfk High at Kearney (B Tenn. Dual-4:00); WSC at Nebraska/Kearney (VB-7:00).
Local Scores: LHNE 4 West Point-Beemer 1 (SB).
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The City Council has voted unanimously to restore stoplights at the intersections of Norfolk Avenue and 2nd and 3rd Streets. The lights have been covered since spring to evaluate if they are valuable enough to pay for upgrades. Councilmen Dale Coy and Jim Lange pointed out that having the lights inoperable for several months revealed a safety issue with students at downtown dance studios. Both Coy and Lange suggested that some further action be taken to deal with the situation. Lange urged parents to consider parking their vehicles and walking their children to and from dance class.
Stanton County District Judge James Kube sentenced a Stanton man Monday to more than 10 years in prison for two theft charges related to incidents that occurred in May. Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger says 39-year-old Mark Kuehn was sentenced to three-to-five years on one count, and a consecutive 10 years on the second count. The second count also included a charge of being a habitual criminal, and that would require that Kuehn serve at least 11 years before being eligible for parole. Kuehn was arrested for thefts from two construction trailers on consecutive nights in Stanton. Unger says Kuehn still faces charges in Thurston and Cuming counties in connection with his escape from the Thurston County Jail in August.
A survey conducted by Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation is finding their membership unhappy with changes in health insurance. Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson says more than 700 surveys have already been returned; and 75 percent of the respondents so far are reporting significantly higher costs for premiums and higher deductibles. And Nelson says those who have visited the on-line health insurance exchange say they have found either little coverage for low premiums, or 200-to-300-percent higher premiums for their current coverage. Nelson says members that did report a premium decrease say the deductible is two to three times higher than their current plan.
An honor flight for Nebraska's Korean War veterans is scheduled for October 29th. On that day, 136 veterans will be on a plane to Washington, D.C. to see memorials dedicated to their service. Bill Williams is the event organizer. He says no government shutdown will cancel this trip. Williams says he has heard that restrooms at some of the memorials have been closed; but he says no barricades will keep them from seeing the open air memorials, even if he has to bring a wire cutter along. Williams says a lot can happen in the next three weeks, and he is hoping that issues on Capitol Hill will be resolved so the monuments can reopen.
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Brace yourselves for railway chaos (From This Is Wiltshire)
Brace yourselves for railway chaos
6:00am Tuesday 29th July 2014 in By Dominic Gilbert
PASSENGERS to London will face replacement bus services over the weekend as Network Rail looks to upgrade the line to prepare for electrification works.
A number of signalling failures have caused massive disruption on the Great Western line in recent months, including a fault in Twyford earlier this month which brought all services through Swindon to a halt.
In an effort to improve the signalling services along the line, Network Rail is closing the Swindon to Didcot line this weekend while major improvement works take place.
A spokesman for First Great Western said: "First Great Western is encouraging customers travelling between Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 to check journey times and routes prior to travelling, as improvements works take place across the Great Western main line.
"Over the weekend, the railway line between Didcot Parkway and Swindon will be closed. The line between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill will also be closed on Sunday, August 3 only.
"The planned Network Rail works will reduce delays caused by signal failure and prepare the lines for the installation of overhead line equipment, a vital step in electrifying the railway."
Most routes along the Great Western line will be affected.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Reading and Swindon. On Saturday there will also be a through train service via an alternative route with extended journey times of about 60 minutes.
Train services will operate between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads but will be extended by about 20 minutes as trains are diverted via an alternative route. An hourly service will operate on Saturday until 3pm on Sunday, when a half hourly service will return.
South Wales routes will alter over the weekend, when on Saturday they will call at Chippenham, Swindon and Bristol Parkway and on Sunday they will call at Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway. An hourly service will operate and journey times will be extended by about 75 minutes.
Customers on routes between Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, Reading and London Paddington will be able to choose between diverted train services with extended journey times of up to 60 minutes or fast bus services between Swindon and Reading with extended journey times by up to 35 minutes.
On Saturday only, some train services between Swindon and Chippenham and Trowbridge and Westbury via Melksham will be operated by replacement buses.
For more information visit www.journeycheck.com/firstgreatwestern.
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4:38pm Tue 29 Jul 14
Badgersgetabadname says...
Dont let them keep your money and provide a poor service.
How about instead of HS2 etc improve existing services, a new line would be wonderful but surely making the the service that is in place works is priority.
I know that wont give massive contracts to "friends" of gov but it is what is needed.
8:34pm Tue 29 Jul 14
Wowzimmer says...
Take Virgin Trains as an example. During August the line between Euston and Milton Keynes will be subject to weekend closures and disruption. For weeks I have heard onboard train announcements, leaflets handed out at stations, posters and Tweets warning of the upcoming works and advising alternative routes
In contrast, despite between a regular FGW customer the first I heard of this closure was when I read this article.
8:51pm Tue 29 Jul 14
South Stand says...
Wowzimmer wrote:The information has been there since June. Maybe you should read more.
It's a shame that First Great Western (FGW) have been so slow to make this information public. As the impending electrification project looms ever closer we can expect a lot more weekends of disruption. Detailed information, presented in a number of formats at the earliest opportunity will allow more customers to make alternative plans.
Take Virgin Trains as an example. During August the line between Euston and Milton Keynes will be subject to weekend closures and disruption. For weeks I have heard onboard train announcements, leaflets handed out at stations, posters and Tweets warning of the upcoming works and advising alternative routes
In contrast, despite between a regular FGW customer the first I heard of this closure was when I read this article.
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Manila, Philippines – World Boxing Organization light flyweight champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes, who retained his world crown in June last year, will be honored as one of only four Filipino world champions in 2012 during the Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Memorial Awards and Banquet of Champions on March 25 at the Sofitel Hotel.
The 30-year-old Nietes, a janitor-turned-world champion from the stable of Cebu boxing promoter Antonio L. Aldeguer, retained his WBO light flyweight crown with a unanimous decision over Mexican challenger Felipe Salguero on June 2 at the Resorts World Hotel.
He went on to stop unseasoned Thai Danai Meendaeng 2:46 into the fifth round at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex in Dumaguete City on Dec. 3 to finish the year with a ring record of 31-1-2, 17 by knockout.
Nietes joins fellow boxers of the year WBO and IBF super bantamweight titleholder Nonito Donaire Jr., WBO and WBA flyweight champion Brian Viloria, IBF light flyweight ruler Johnriel Casimero and WBC flyweight champ Sonny Boy Jaro in the annual awards rites held in honor of one of the country's greatest boxers Da Flash, world junior lightweight champion from 1960 to 1967.
The rites, held for the 13th straight year and hosted by the Elorde clan led by the legend's wife Laura, will also commemorate the 78th birth anniversary of the boxing legend, the first Filipino boxer enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Donaire, who won all four title bouts in 2012, will receive the Flash Elorde Memorial Belt, the highest honor given to a boxer who stood out among Filipino world boxing champions during the previous year.
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To the extent that it is being reported, actor Jon Voight's remarks to last night's Republican House-Senate fundraising dinner are being selectively chosen to fit the media's talking points about conservatives and the GOP.
Robert Dougherty of Associated Content News, for example, has latched onto some red meat lines to portray the actor as a thorn in the side of some Republicans who don't want to rock the proverbial boat:

Though the Republicans tried in vein [sic] to heal the recent divides in the party, Jon Voight had no such words of reconciliation in regards to the President. As host of the dinner, Voight spoke against the "Obama oppression" and called the President a "false prophet" among other things.

But that doesn't do justice to Voight's 10-minute speech -- which I've embedded above at right -- wherein the veteran actor noted how Democrats and the media were content to wear down public opinion of George W. Bush with a never-ending flood of negativity while building up Barack Obama as a near-messianic savior who dare not be questioned:

Well, we certainly know how they [liberal Democrats] won. Obama's path to the presidency has been thoroughly documented. We may want to look at some of those strategies as we build toward the 2010 [midterm] elections.

Certainly at the outset the Democrats fulfilled their mission to paint President Bush as a warmonger. And once they were able to reach all the youth and colleges on the Internet with this lie -- painting him as the evil one, never giving him credit for keeping our country safe -- once they established that, then it would be easy to bring in The One, as Oprah Winfrey crowned him.

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Nevermind that it was as clear as the nose on your face who Obama was attached to. Nothing seemed to matter. It was amazing to me how the media and the young generation were taken in by Obama's false haloistic [sic] presence and all his attachments to all the wrong people -- Ayers, Wright, Pfleger, Alinsky -- didn't matter one iota.

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Obama as a candidate portrayed himself as a moderate but turned out to be wildly radical. The way he played his deception was interesting but his campaign was meticululously thought-through, well-organized in their techniques of outreach to gather support and funds through the Internet were innovative, and their Hollywood savvy and use of media was masterful.

All their strategies should be carefully looked at to see if we might mimic them in a positive, legal way.

Voight also expressed concern for how the Obama administration may be selling out the security of the U.S.'s greatest and only democratic ally in the Middle East:

My most pressing concern at this hour is the safety of Israel.

[audience applause]

I think Obama has no idea that Israel was built on the blood and sweat of the Jewish people. Every blade of grass, every tree, has been a successful effort because of the Jewish people understanding they would have a safe homeland forever.

He could not possibly understand this or he would know that the Jewish people have tried time and time again to give the Palestinians land and bring a peaceful solution. But every attempt, every attempt, was returned with violence. The Palestinians used Gaza to attack Israel.

As far as I'm concerned, their only agenda is to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth and he reprimands the Israeli people, Obama, like he's a professor and they're the schoolchildren.

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Call Center Sales Manager Job Description
To work in a call center is a challenge for many, especially when you are supposed to sell stuff to people by phone and most of the times those people do not want nor need the products your company is selling. This workplace can be a challenge even for those that have previously worked in a shop, but it might be good for those who worked as an insurance broker or as any door-to-door sales agent.
The employee on a call center sales manager responds of the management and of the performance of the telesales department, which is composed of both on-site and of remote phone representatives.
The main duties of a call center sales manager are very similar to those of a store's sales manager:
- manages the team - could be the team on-site, or if the call center has more branches, might be responsible of the management of a region (say, the region of New York city, or North America)
- implements sales strategies in order to exceed the monthly/ annual expectations
- has to perform consultative sales coaching and training
- creates and implements the use of effective sales scripts
- manages by keeping track and recording the representatives' performances
- monitors and evaluates the calls
- provides feed back in order to improve the sell
- reports the productivity and the performance of the managed team to the superiors,
- manages the remote staff
- offers assistance in the development of the documentation and of the training material
- responsible for employee adherence to company's policies and procedures
- participates in special projects as instructed
- performs any other duty, as requested
- hiring new staff for the managed team,
- firing those who can not keep up, if the situation occurs,
Educational Qualifications
The education and the experience of such a personnel are important too. They need a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or several years of experience on a similar managerial position.
Some of the skills required are:
- strong interpersonal skills
- capable to understand the customers concerns
- a good team player, but also capable to take decisions on their own
- should be familiar with how a call center is working
- good leadership skills
- ability to work with a deadline, upon a schedule
- know how to operate a computer, usually basic office software
- experience with troubleshooting over the phone
- knowledge of at least one foreign language.
This position is mostly a full-time one, and one can have an income of about US $60,000 per year - of course it can be influenced by many factors: type of products sold (some will be more wanted or needed than others), the efficiency of the team and personal efficiency, and any other factor.
A good leader (manager) will be able to do their job (reaching the targets too) in any given work place and will know exactly what to do to motivate the employees and will differentiate good, efficient employees from those less efficient.


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· Experience with general concepts of internal controls, risk assessments, Wolseley North American business processes, IT control testing, and operational auditing.
· Knowledge of technical platforms, networks, security concepts, and data retrieval techniques.
· Self-motivated, with the ability to initiate new work without immediate supervision.
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It has pretty much every site. Facebook, Foursquare, Craiglist and a tone more. So if you want to delete Facebook, just click Facebook on the Just Delete Me site. It will tell you how hard it is to actually get rid of your account. Then follow the instructions and it deletes your page.
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text: Home Culture Rosa Parks Essay Reveals Rape Attempt The newly discovered document puts into context her work against attacks on black women. By: Jenée Desmond-Harris Posted: July 29 2011 2:45 PM 0 Rosa Parks (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images) Long before Rosa Parks rose to fame for her role in the civil rights movement, she wrote a detailed account of her attempted rape by a white neighbor who employed her as a housekeeper in 1931, the Associated Press reports: The six-page essay, written in her own hand many years after the incident, is among thousands of her personal items currently residing in the Manhattan warehouse and cramped offices of Guernsey's Auctioneers, which has been selected by a Michigan court to find an institution to buy and preserve the complete archive. The Associated Press was provided with some samples of the documents in the archive, including portions of the essay. Archivists had reviewed the documents for Guernsey's and provided descriptions of their contents. Civil rights historian Danielle McGuire said she had never before heard of the attempted rape of Parks and called the find among Parks' papers astounding. It helps explain what triggered Parks' lifelong campaign against the ritualistic rape of black women by white men, said McGuire, whose recent book "At the Dark End of the Street" examines how economic intimidation and sexual violence were used to derail the freedom movement and how it went unpunished during the Jim Crow era. Read more at the Associated Press. In other news: VIDEO: O'Reilly: Crazies Might Save Obama. Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Get what we're watching delivered to your inbox everyday! Sign up for our daily video newsletter below. Powered by Livefyre 0


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Assembly Instructions for John Bedini's "School Girl Radiant Energy Circuit and Motor"
The materials list is complete, as is the schematic page. Combined with the following information, enough information is presented to replicate the design. Several people now have successfully replicated this device.
Building the Frame
- Stand needs to have stability front-back, left-right.
- Rotor shouldn't have much resistance in its turning, and needs to be made of non-magnetic material.
- Plan for ~1/8 inch gap or less between the coil spool and the wheel with magnets glued and taped.
- Frame material should be non-magnetic, but some metal can be present.
- You may want to be able to increase or decrease the distance between the wheel and the spool, for experimental variable purposes.
- Direction of rotation does not have to be perpendicular to coil, but can be at 90 degrees as well.
Fastening Magnets to Wheel
- Use a compass to determine "N" the north end of your magnets. The Earth's North Pole is magnetically south, so the "north" end of your compass will be attracted to the "south" end of your magnet. (ref) North faces out -- toward the coil.
- Label your magnets.
- All magnets face the same direction (north out).
- Magnet spacing does not need to be uniform unless you are going to attempt more than one coil.
- Determine an equal spacing for the magnets about the perimeter of the wheel and mark where they should go. This is not crucial to proper operation with one coil, but if you want to later add more coils (each with a separate circuit), symmetrical spacing will be important for symmetrical firing. If your wheel diameter is more or less than the ~24 inches called in these plans, adjust the number of magnets accordingly to be within the same range of spacing between magnets. You don't want to get your magnets much closer than 1.5 - 2 widths apart.
- If you wish to use more than one coil, each coil will need it's own complete circuit. All coils will need to fire in unison, so the magnet spacing will need to be uniform. Spacing between magnets should not be less than 1.5 - 2 magnet widths (whichever way you have them oriented).
- Use super glue and/or tape (or rubber bands, or ...) to affix the magnets.
Winding the Coils
"Fill the spool." Approximately
450 900 turns.
- Wind the two wires on the coil together.
- It is very important that the two wires be next to each other the entire distance of the winding.
- Arrangement of the winding is not crucial. There is no pattern required. Symmetry is not required. Think fishing spool or kite spool, and you'll be fine. The window of tolerance is very wide here.
- You might use a drill to spin the spool. A chordless drill generally can turn slower, making it easier to count turns and to make sure the two wires are wound parallel the whole distance.
- John says the Exact number of turns on the coil is not crucial. Close is adequate. The window of tolerance is quite wide here. However, an exact count will be necessary for scientific rigor in documenting and reproducing.
- Keep track of input output pairs.
- Tips
- Counting visually is nerve-wracking and prone to error. Use an audible trigger in winding (e.g. a clacker on the spool). Alternatively, you might affix tape to both ends of spool, protruding outward around 1/2 inch. This will hit your hand as the spool turns, helping you to count turns.
Filling Core
- Be sure to have the side that will be facing the magnets flush with the top of the spool so you can spin your magnets close to the spool without hitting a rod in the core.
- You might drill a 1" inch hole in your base around 1/2 inch deep for the other side of the core to protrude into, so you don't have to cut your rods short.
- Use glue on each rod to keep it from moving.
- Tap the last few rods in with some light object until you can't fit any more.
Soldering the Circuit
- Try to keep all wires as short as possible.
- Don't overheat your diodes, resistor, or transistor when soldering.
- If you don't know how to solder, you could use wire nuts or even nuts/bolts to secure your connections.
- Make sure the circuit works before soldering the connections. Alligator clips can be be used to hold things in place until you solidify them.
- A little 9-V battery can be used to test the circuit. (Sterling's suggestion)
- John keeps the wires in his circuit as short as possible, going nearly to the quick when fastening his diodes to the transistor. The circuit will work with the wires being longer, but he says it works better when they are short.
- Also, be sure to use a heavy guage wire when connecting your batteries in parallel or series.
Battery Tips
- In functional application, you should not draw power from the same battery that is presently being charged. You should have one bank of batteries under charge, and another for discharge, and then switch between them.
- See Battery Characteristics
Connecting the Batteries
Once your system is confirmed running, you will want to beef up your connections to optimize the effect. Use a heavy guage wire and terminal connectors with crimping.
The above photo shows a set-up for rotation of batteries from the back end to the front, allowing for single battery charging (fresh from the front) while that battery comes up the same voltage as the bank of batteries, so they can then be connected in parallel.
Adjusting Resistance
Sterling uses the following set-up to adjust the resistance on the circuit. Note that the arrangement includes a switch to enable meter readings without extended disconnection of the circuit. Depending on how responsive the meter is, the circuit is interrupted for maybe one or two seconds using this method.
The 25 Ohm resistors give a fine-tuning capability. The bread board enables hard resistor plug-in to the appropriate range desired. The 5k Ohm potentiometer enables a wide berth of tuning.
Note, the 5k ohm potentiometer tends to be unstable in how it holds the resistance. If you wish to lock into a particular resistance, you should consider hard wiring the hard resistors into the bread board and bypassing the 5K potentiometer.
One 1N4007 to Each Battery in Bank
Dec. 9, 2004 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bedini_SG/message/431
Peter and John recommend that we set up our 1:4 battery arrangement as follows:
- Purpose
- to isolate each of the batteries in the back-end charging bank.
- Method
- in addition to the 1N4007 diode coming from the circuit to the batteries positive terminal, branch off to each battery with a 1N4007 diode so that they see the circuit independently.
- Note
- Harlan tried omitting the diode coming from the circuit, just using one going to each battery, and that did not work.
- Ramifications
- the worst battery in the set does not become the weak link in the chain.
- no need to stop the circuit when rotating batteries
- no need to have the bank standing idle discharging while the battery from the input comes up to charge
- when the input battery discharges, the battery with the highest charge from the bank (not necessarily the one that has been there the longest), can be brought to the front end to run the circuit
There is another trick that John will disclose to us in due time.
Instruction Additions
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004
- Tuning Tips - John gives several tips on how to optimize the Bedini SG, from how to tune in the base resistor, to wire gauge modifications. He would like to see us get to the point that we can run a 500 W inverter.
- Doesn't work for Sterling - I implemented most of John Bedini's recent suggestions. Does not reveal over unity, though the solid state test looked at first like it was going to. (Jan. 3, 2004)
- CAUTIONS - Dangers associated with this project are mainly with the batteries, but also with wheel rotation and soldering. Be sure you understand the risks and that you take necessary precautions.
- While this design can deliver some good shocks, they are not of a dangerous level.
- If the neon bulb is not in place, the transistor is likely to burn out if the device is run without a receptacle for the radiant energy (e.g. a receiving battery). The neon bulb absorbs the excess output energy and serves similar to a shock absorber or fuse (though nothing is "tripped" and has to be reset).
See also
- Operating Instructions
- John and Peter's Coaching - Index created to keep track of the various coaching comments John Bedini and his associate, Peter Lindemann, have provided.
- Materials List
- Schematic
- Replications
- Assembly Variations
- Return to School Girl Radiant Energy Circuit and Motor
- Other Directory Listings
- PESWiki main page


text: The Big M-Day is coming up and for a change this year I thought I would give my mother the gift of peace of mind. The peace of mind that comes from knowing that her second born is trying to stay healthy. I will try the 60+ mile commute from my house to hers with my wife following up several hours behind in case I am the victim of zealous 4WD pilots or wandering cattle. There is one hill on the route that gives me nightmares but I can't wait to try it. I'll try to throw something in the ol' backpack that will cover if peace of mind is not enough. Anybody else got any good gift ideas?


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Volatile, Mixed Session
The stock market indices had a topsy-turvy day, but had a big rally, particularly in the blue chips, late in the session. The Nasdaq 100 wouldn't cooperate because Apple Inc. (AAPL) was under pressure all day, down nearly 16 today near the 52-week lows.
The day started out with big-gap downs, and then they went even sharply lower to test the 2710-11 area on the Nasdaq 100, and near 1464 S&P 500. They rallied back, and then retested, the S&P 500 jumping 7 points from 1464 to 1471, while the NDX jumped 15 points. They pulled back much sharper on the NDX in the afternoon to retest support at the 2714-15 area. That held, and the S&P 500 held at a much higher level at 1468, only to rally back to new, 5-year highs nominally at 1473, and closed a point off of that.
Net on the day, the Dow was up 27.57 at 13,534.89, 90 points off the low. The S&P 500 was up 1.66 at 1472.34, just one point off the high. The Nasdaq 100 was down 12.72 at 2722.98, 12 points off the low.
Advance-declines were almost 3 to 2 positive on the New York Stock Exchange, and 13 to 11 positive on Nasdaq. Up/down volume was 2 to 1 positive on New York, with total volume of a very light 584 million shares. Nasdaq traded nearly 1.8 billion and had a slight positive plurality on advancing volume over declining volume.
TheTechTrader.com board, as mentioned, was led lower by Apple Inc. (AAPL), down 25.83 to 485.92, reaching a new, 11-month low of 483.38 today. It's right in our Fibonacci retracement level at 480 and 483. So this is coming to either a breakdown or a significant reversal.
Google Inc. (GOOG) managed to run back from 712 to 735, and closed up 1.68 to 724.93. So that was a reversal. Amazon.comInc. (AMZN) went from 269.30 to 272.72, and closed down 83 cents to 271.90.Priceline.com Incorporated (PCLN) was up 43 cents and closed up $10 off its low at 663.35.
It was a decent snapback on some of the large-cap Nasdaq 100 stocks, and as a result, it did bounce but it wasn't very significant.
There is some negative divergent going on here on the Nasdaq 100. It will need to play catch-up tomorrow.
Other gainers of note included Pharmacyclics Inc. (PCYC), up 1.81 to 66.96 on our board, but there weren't many stocks up as much as a point.
However, there were some gainers on the percent-gain leader board, which we follow closely. EnerNOC, Inc. (ENOC) jumped 3.20 to 15.76, or 25 1/2%, on 3 million shares, an 830% increase in volume. Express Inc. (EXPR), on earnings, gained 3.34 to 17.40, or 24%, on 11 million shares, or 500% more than what's normal for this stock.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. (BGFV), also on earnings, gained 1.67 to 14.70, or 13%, on a half million shares. Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (RKUS) continues its monster move, up 2.50 to 24.21, or 11 1/2%, on 1 million shares. Santarus, Inc. (SNTS) closed up 1.24 to 12.52, or 11%, on 4.7 million shares.
Genesco Inc. (GCO) was up 4.84 to 61.61, Ixia (XXIA) up 1.50 to 20.74, Arris Group Inc. (ARRS) 1.22 to 16.56, ViroPharma Inc. (VPHM) 1.94 to 26.36, Splunk, Inc. (SPLK) 2.16 to 33.46, and Dell Inc. (DELL), on takeover rumors, up 88 cents to 13.17. Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (INFI), one of our favorites of late, gained 1.88 to 34.81.
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK) rose 2.66 to 40.81, and reached 41 at one point. It's on the verge of a major breakout.
On the downside, there weren't very many to speak of today besides Apple. Netflix Inc. (NFLX) lost 1.75 to 101.69. At its 104 high intraday today, that was nearly double its low of earlier last year.
Stepping back and reviewing the hourly chart patterns, the indices were sharply lower early on, came back midday and retested in the afternoon. It successfully came on with a bang, particularly with the blue chips. The blue chips turned positive for the session.
We'll see how it goes tomorrow.
Good Trading!


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Triples-happy Oakmont bombs Kennedy in softball
Justine Garner drove in three runs with three of Oakmont High School's six triples, and the Vikings totaled 15 hits in a 20-3 nonleague softball victory over Kennedy on Wednesday at Oakmont.
Tiara Turner had four RBI and Kristen McCue three for the Vikings (5-3), who scored 13 runs in the bottom of the first inning. McCue homered, and Marisa Andrade had two doubles and two RBI.
McCue also homered in a 4-2 victory over Ponderosa on Tuesday, and Savannah Loomis pitched a four-hitter and struck out eight. Turner pitched a four-hitter and struck out seven against Kennedy.
Oakmont 7, Del Oro 6 — A.J. Masters struck out three batters in the bottom of the seventh as the Vikings (4-0) held off the Golden Eagles in Loomis.
Tom Wieser had three hits and two RBI for Oakmont, and Ryan Gearing had three hits and three stolen bases. Jimmy Lunardelli reached base four times and stole two bases. Cody Baron had two hits.
Valley Christian drops two — The Lions lost at Grant 1-0 on Tuesday and fell at home to Pioneer 11-5 on Thursday.
Jake Sween, Jimmy Shaw and Jeremiah Moore combined on a two-hitter with eight strikeouts against Grant (4-1). The Pacers' run was unearned.
Shaw had three hits, and Levi Hagerty had a double and single.
On Thursday, the Lions (2-2) surrendered six runs in the fifth — on two three-run homers — and five runs in the seventh. Valley Christian pitching allowed seven walks and hit five batters.
Quentin Moore went 3 for 3 with a double for Valley Christian, and Jeremiah Moore hit a three-run homer.
Girls soccer
Woodcreek 2, Roseville 0 — Marissa Griffin and Zaessja Madamba scored as the Timberwolves (7-1-2, 1-0) knocked off the previously unbeaten Tigers (11-1, 0-1).
Granite Bay 9, Nevada Union 0 — Kayla Karlsson scored twice on assists by Makenzie Brito, and the Grizzlies (3-1-1, 1-0) blanked the Miners. Chloe Dobson, Avery Hutchinson and Jessie Myers each had a goal and an assist, and senior Dorien Johnk assisted freshman sister Tamren Johnk on a goal.
Also scoring for Granite Bay were Ashley Sweeting, Jodie Higgins and Sara Giddings.
Boys volleyball
Grant 3, Roseville 2 — The visiting Pacers (10-1) came back to hand the Tigers (12-1) their first loss of the season 25-21, 23-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-12. Josh Frost led Roseville with 22 kills, and Connor Miller had 14. Cristian Habeil had 31 assists.
Boys tennis
Nevada Union 7, Woodcreek 2 — Nos. 1 and 2 singles players Brandon Renslo and Vitaliy Kalachik won their matches 7-6, 6-1 and 6-4, 6-4 for the Timberwolves (0-3 SFL).
JV boys lacrosse
Granite Bay wins twice — The Grizzlies (5-0) defeated Piedmont 14-1 and Bellarmine 7-4. Dakota Burley and Scott Zobrowski each netted two goals against Piedmont, and Owen McNiff had a hat trick against Bellarmine. Dayton Allegra scored two goals in the win over Bellarmine.


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Gaultier reveals the hidden, feminine side of 007
PARIS Cross-dressing "James Blonds" embraced their feminine sides at Jean Paul Gaultier - proving for once and for all that 007 looks good in everything, even stilettos - while French luxury label Louis Vuitton and New York's Adam Kimmel infused their manly silhouettes with a touch of David Lynch-ian strangeness on Thursday, day two of Paris' five-day-long menswear displays.
Like Gaultier, Rick Owens borrowed from women's wardrobes for fall-winter 2011-2012, delivering sweaterdresses and pleated kilts. That his models still managed to look, if not manly, at least unisex was a testament to just how hardcore nature Owens' outerwear - in beaten black leather - is.
At Issey Miyake, designer Dai Fujiwara pushed his iPad aside, paying sweet, anachronistic homage to that utensil of a simpler past - the pen. Narrow pockets lurked, pen-ready, on the lapels of jackets and shirts and were hidden along the seams of the high-tech polyester pants.
At Dries, there was no gimmick at all, just real clothes real men really want to wear.
Paris menswear reaches the halfway point on Friday, with ever-spectacular shows by John Galliano and Givenchy.
France's king of kink delivered a saucy "James Blond" who was equal parts womanizer and man-eater - a pistol packing, stiletto-heel wearing secret agent who relies on his masculine muscle and feminine charms to save the world.
"James Bond is an icon of masculinity, so much so that he's become a sort of sex object - just like the Bond girls he's seducing," Gaultier said in an interview after the show.
At first, Gaultier's Bond cut a dashing figure in a microfiber tuxedo, a long silken scarf draped lazily round his neck and a Walther PPK glinting menacingly from its holster.
But as the models strutted their stuff, the Bonds started dropping not-so-subtle hints they were perhaps more sexually ambiguous than the movies let on. Fishnet tights peeked out from under their slacks, and the back of their tails were a sexy web of peekaboo cutouts. Monte Carlo-ready tuxedo jackets were paired with scuba leggings made from neoprene that was perhaps a tad too clingy.
Then emerged "James Blond" in high-wattage glamour, with long platinum hair a cascade of loose curls, in vertiginous heels and a black trench, cinched at the waist with revealing nonchalance. As the "Goldfinger" theme song pulsed over the soundtrack, the blond Bond appeared again, an 18-karat icon in a revealing fur vest, packing a pistol of pure gold.
Gender-bending has long been Gaultier's calling card, but it's been a while since he's dealt such a good hand, with bravado tempered by seduction and a hefty helping of humor.
There was little to surprise but much to please at Rick Owens, with a collection that remained absolutely faithful to the label's somber, post-apocalyptic, unisex aesthetic.
Sweater dresses? Check. Long sleeveless vests with square-cut tails? Check. Drop-crotched cashmere sweatpants? Check. All the staples were there, the pieces layered upon one another to create looks steeped in Owens' trademark blend of coziness and foreboding.
Winter is the California-born designer's strongest season, the moment for Owens to show off outerwear, which is what he does best. The motorcycle jackets, some with puffer coat turtleneck collars or oversized toggle closures, were to die for, and the side-zip coats with leather paneling were mouthwatering.
Still, there were notably few new pieces for Owens' packs of rabidly loyal fans to lust after.
Only the models' hairdos - exaggerated, gravity-defying cowlicks - were truly of the moment.


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You could get a Sedona t-shirt or a hat from the Grand Canyon to remember your time in Arizona. And why not – you've got to wear clothes, right? Well, since you also have to eat, don't overlook Arizona's award-winning wines, its boutique olive mill, mouth-watering fudge and sweet and meaty pecans.
Cottage industries that redefine "souvenirs" have sprung up from Sonoita to Strawberry. So why merely remember your time here when you can taste it as well? Here are a few Arizona-made edibles you can find around the state and online.
Arizona Wines
Arizona wineries are almost as busy racking up accolades as they are growing grapes and making wines. Page Springs Vineyards & Cellars, located between Sedona and Cottonwood, has been turning out Rhone-inspired wines for years. But 2006 marked the first vintage that the winery made using grapes grown from its own vines. Before its own hillside vineyards yielded fruit, Page Springs Cellars used grapes grown around Willcox, as well as grapes from California.
Granite Creek Vineyards in Chino Valley has a produce and tasting stand (think pumpkins and peppers) open most of the summer and fall. Also, the state's largest wine region is the Sonoita-Elgin-Patagonia area south of Tucson. Callaghan Vineyards and Sonoita Vineyards are two of that area's top producers. All of the above-mentioned wineries are open for tours and tastings.
Local Olive Oil
With Americans today consuming twice as much olive oil as they did a decade ago, it's no wonder Arizona has its own olive farm and mill. Queen Creek Olive Mill, east of Gilbert, was the state's first working olive farm and mill. It started with 1,000 olive trees in 1997 and today produces about 1,500 gallons of extra virgin olive oil. The oil – a blend of the classic Tuscan olive varieties Pendelino, Lucca, Frantoio and Mission – is known for its peppery finish and grassy smell.
Fudge from Strawberry
At the Fossil Creek Creamery (not Strawberry Fudge Factory), located at the Fossil Creek Llama Ranch in Strawberry, llamas are used to guard the dairy goats. So the goats have little to worry about besides producing the best possible milk, which in turn is made into some of the best cheese and – better yet – fudge, around.
While the fudge is sold online and in retail outlets throughout the state, if you visit the ranch in the early morning and early evening, you get to help milk and feed the goats. Afternoons, say noon until 4 p.m., you can help make, and taste, both goat cheese and fudge.
Arizona Pecans
Other states may produce more pecans than Arizona, but locals believe theirs are sweeter and meatier, thanks to low humidity and cool nights. Located 15 miles south of Tucson, the Green Valley Pecan Company has been producing nuts since 1970. Only recently, however, have they been available for sale on the Internet.
The family-owned company – in operation since 1948 – grew rubber and cotton before switching to pecans. More than 5,000 acres are now planted with 400,000 pecan trees – Western Schley and Wichita varieties.
Learn from the Pros
At several Arizona restaurants, you can see how professional chefs use the state's edible souvenirs. Here are two of our favorites:
At Quiessence, located at the Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix, you can dine under decades-old pecan trees and taste how chef Gregory LaPrad uses Queen Creek olive oil. You can also learn which Fort Bowie wine – yet another Arizona winery, this one located east of Tucson – would pair best with your meal.
Quiessence's philosophy is to use local, seasonal and consciously grown ingredients. Relationships with fruit, vegetable, lamb and beef producers throughout the area allow for entrees such as roasted Arizona grazed lamb loin with field greens and onions.
L'Auberge, a restaurant tucked into the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona, is so adamant about using local products that they wouldn't serve me a mojito, a sugared rum drink made with crushed mint leaves.
(Updated by the Arizona Office of Tourism - 2009)


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(Grateful to Deb Schwedhelm for my maternity photos.)
Sweet baby-to-be: In five weeks (or seven if you take after your brothers) you will arrive in this world. You are special. I know this now, and I have not even met you yet. You are our third child, but are already first in many ways.
You are our first "surprise." I never thought my insatiable curiosity could withstand nine months of suspense, but I am enjoying this much more than I could have imagined. My mind wanders often, daydreaming of whether you will be my third son or first daughter. I am so eager for the moment of your birth, when you emerge from the warm tub of waters and answer the most pressing question I have known.
You will be the first to make your entrance in the comfort of our home and into my arms, minus a required time line or drive to a birth center. You will be surrounded by a relaxed mama and other gracious women — gentle midwives, loving doulas and perhaps your brothers (if they don't drive your mama crazy–that negates the relaxed part). There is something primal and powerful and nostalgic about this. It is a rare experience in our modern society.
You will be our first baby to arrive while your daddy is away. This breaks all of our hearts, but I think his most of all. Sweet child, he will hold you for the first time when you are at least two months old, when some of the newness of you has faded and you are more of a baby. You will meet in a hangar bay surrounded by hues of reds, whites and blues. He will smell like oil and airplanes. His flight suit will wrap around your tiny body and he will hold you close. We will all cry–maybe you too? (At this stranger you do not yet know, but will love with all of your heart soon.) I look forward to this day and dream of this moment almost as much as your birth.
(Maternity photos courtesy of Deb Schwedhelm)
He departed when you were just beginning to blossom in my belly and carrying you as a "single mama" while taking care of your two young siblings has challenged and refined me in ways I never anticipated. You have made me more grateful for our strong family and more compassionate for women who must raise children on their own (with no daddy in sight)–and even to my own mother, who was a single parent for most of my life.
You may be the first to be the last…of sorts. We don't think you are the last of our children, but it is quite possible that you may be the last baby I carry in my womb. This fills me with excitement and wistfulness all at once. You are the essence of bittersweet. I treasure the feeling of your movements and the blessing it is to grow a tiny life inside of me. When I am exhausted or achy, I work harder at being thankful for the many reasons why I feel this way. I want to experience you fully, both the pleasures and pains. I yearn to remember these complex emotions and fleeting sensations with gratitude.
Little one, you don't have a proper name yet, but I love you with all of my being. You are a blessing from God, even in your difficult timing. You have an eager family waiting for you…and you will be treasured and celebrated and admired. For all of these things my sweet, you are not the first, but the next–the next chapter of our humble family story as it unfolds. I would like to ask you to hurry–I am tired, and wobbly, and ready to meet you soon. Instead, I will wait patiently for you, enjoying you on the inside. Come as you are, my dearest son or daughter. And come when you are ready.
With every ounce of my heart,
I read another mother's letters to her children a few years ago and loved the idea of documenting my family this way. It began with a "Letter to My Sons" and will continue each year on their birthdays (or at other special times). Have you written something similar? Or are you planning to write your own love letters to your little ones? Please share your links so we can enjoy them.
Co-editor Stephanie Beaty is a blessed mama of three children and military spouse. After a 10-year career as a professional writer/PR pro she began Lifeography, a modern child + family portrait studio where she focuses on capturing relationships and connections. Although her growing family currently resides in Virginia Beach, Va., home is wherever the Navy sends them. Write to her at email@example.com.


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Why haven't I lost weight?
I gained about 70lbs during pregnancy. After birth, I lost 10, maybe 15lbs. I had started to lose a little more, then it went back up to my weight right after birth. My baby is now 7 weeks old and I still haven't lost anything else. My metabolism is slow to begin with, but this is ridiculous. Is this normal? Did anyone else go through this? I've been reading about all these moms who lost most of all the weight they gained by now. I just started back at the gym and going on a diet. It's still rough and making me depressed
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I give myself 1 whole year to lose the weight I gained around 53 lbs. So, take it slowly.posted 09/14/2011 by gkimthf
Don't worry everyone's body is different, and especially if you are breast-feeding your body will hold onto some fat stores so just work out and eat healthy and give it some time. I didn't lose my baby weight right away it took several months.posted 09/15/2011 by RachelH39
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If you are purchasing with the assistance of a mortgage then you will have to disclose your plans to the lender. If you do not and allow him occupation then you will be in breach of the mortgage conditions. They will almost certainly consent to it but on the basis that it is let to your son and any other person occupying on the basis of short-term assured shorthold tenancies (ie. 6 months to a year) which can be renewed as appropriate.
They may also ask that your son and other occupiers sign a deed of consent/postponement which states that he does not have any rights or interests over the property and will vacate it in the event that it should be sold.
The difficulty is that shared ownership is social housing and the arrangement will likely include a restriction on sub-letting, were you to then sub-let you would be in breach of the agreement and this may entitle (in theory) the organisation to terminate the agreement and force the sale of the property. Make some discreet enquiries with the organisation you are considering contracting with to see if this is permitted.
You've got to do some more checking with the shared ownership scheme providers. You do not want to allow occupation and the have your breached enforced against you, which would result in considerable upheaval for your son.
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Valdosta, GA -- The NCAA South Regional I Final game is set to resume at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning. Continue to check www.vstateblazers.com for updates throughout the morning.
Tickets from Sunday's game will be accepted at the gate so all fans who attended, be sure to keep tickets.
When play resumes Valdosta State and Rollins will be tied in the top of the third inning with the Blazers' Angela O'Connor up to bat at the beginning of the inning.


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[UPDATE] Davenport, Florida (AP) --
A 15-year-old boy is dead two days after
authorities say he and three other teens attempted to burglarize a
central Florida home.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says Otilio Rubio, of
Davenport, was shot by the homeowner on September 21 (Tuesday evening). Rubio's family decided to remove him from life support on September 23.
Three other juveniles have been charged with burglary of an
occupied dwelling and felony murder. Under Florida law, individuals
involved in a felony that results in death can be charged with
murder, even if they are not directly responsible for the killing.
The homeowner, Jose Luis Oyola-Aponte, has been charged with
possession of narcotics.
Davenport, Florida (AP) --
A 15-year-old burglary suspect shot in the head by a Polk County homeowner remains in critical condition in a hospital.
Meanwhile, 37-year-old Jose Luis Oyola-Aponte has bonded out of
jail after being charged with possession of narcotics because
illegal drugs were found inside his home. He won't be at
Wednesday's first court appearance.
According to the sheriff's office, his wife awoke early on September 21
to the sound of a breaking window and saw two men standing in the
bedroom. Oyola-Aponte grabbed a handgun and shot two teens.
A second teen is in stable condition. Two other teens were
charged with occupied burglary and booked into the Juvenile
Assessment Center.
It's not immediately known if Oyola-Aponte will face additional
charges related to the shooting.