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As the North and South fought for control of this border town, the battle for Fort Smith didn't even take place in Fort Smith at all. It happened on a rocky ridge in south Sebastian County, as Confederate troops waited along the brushy mountain to attack the Union forces pursuing them.
As the North and South fought for control of this border town, the battle for Fort Smith didn't even take place in Fort Smith at all. It happened on a rocky ridge in south Sebastian County, as Confederate troops waited along the brushy mountain to attack the Union forces pursuing them.
What happened on the day of Sept. 1, 1863, would forever shape the history and legacy of Fort Smith and its people.
"The Battle of Devil's Backbone was the battle that eventually defeated any Confederate forces that were capable of hanging on to Fort Smith," said Tom Waller, a history professor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
Confederates gained control of Fort Smith in 1861, after Union troops who garrisoned the fort evacuated, according to information from the Fort Smith National Historic Site. Fort Smith became a Confederate stronghold and a staging area for battles at Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove and in Missouri, which all resulted in Confederate defeats.
A Union victory at Honey Springs, near present-day Fort Gibson, Okla., on July 17, 1863, allowed Federal troops to control Indian Territory, paving the way for Federal reoccupation of Fort Smith, explained Waller, who started researching the Civil War battle at Devil's Backbone during a class on Southeast Asia in which he discovered striking parallels between the Backbone battle and Vietnam's LZ X-Ray, a fact he shared Saturday during a speaker series program at the National Historic Site observing the 150th anniversary of the battle.
Gen. James Blunt, who led the Federal forces, established his headquarters along the Arkansas River a few miles from Tahlequah, Okla. Gen. W.L. Cabell commanded the rebel troops in the operations to control Indian Territory.
"By the summer of 1863, Union forces had pushed down and controlled all of the territory north of the Arkansas River," Waller said. "Blunt was actively pursuing the Confederates in Indian Territory with the hopes of capturing Fort Smith once again for the Union."
Waller said while the rest of the United States' attentions were focused on events in Vicksburg, Miss., the Union Army of the Frontier was implementing modern warfare tactics here on the frontier.
It Was An Ambush
"They demonstrated this in the Fort Smith campaign by moving infantry in wagons instead of by foot," Waller said.
July and August of 1863 were very hot summer months on the frontier, much like the area has experienced in 2011 and 2012. A Confederate supply depot in Perryville, near present-day McAlester, Okla., was where the Confederates were headed to allow their animals and themselves to fuel up for the fighting ahead.
Blunt counted on this and sent troops to Perryville on Aug. 26, 1863 — mostly cavalry but with a mix of infantry wagons and Indian units.
"The Confederates sent Gen. Cabell on to Fort Smith to protect Fort Smith and perhaps lure the Federals away from their pursuit of many Confederate forces," Waller explained of the August happenings in eastern Indian Territory. "Instead of doing that, Col. William Cloud and Gen. Blunt turned and went toward Gen. Cabell going to protect Fort Smith."
Blunt set up camp near the Poteau River at McLean's Crossing, which Waller described in the area of today's Tri-State Speedway in Pocola. Rebels and Federals skirmished the night of Aug. 31. By morning on Sept. 1, Cabell knew his diminished force would not be able to hold off the Union troops, so he decided to lure them away from Fort Smith and headed south toward Jenny Lind along the Waldron Road with approximately 1,400 men to set up an ambush along the spiny ridge of Devil's Backbone, just south of Greenwood.
"Cabell knew Blunt and Cloud were so aggressive and they would chase him instead of going toward Fort Smith," Waller said, adding that the Union forces numbered approximately 2,100 men. "They followed him down Waldron Road and essentially rode right into the ambush. Cabell fired upon them as they climbed Devil's Backbone Mountain."
After more than three hours of intense fighting and cannonading along the slopes of the rocky ridge, many of Cabell's rebel troops suddenly left the area.
"A lot of Confederates deserted Cabell because they didn't want to give up to the Feds, so Cabell withdrew to Waldron," Waller said of the battle's end, which resulted in 30 estimated casualties, although some might not have been casualties but actually deserters.
An actual excerpt from Cloud's official report states:
"At my request, General Blunt consented that I should take the efficient cavalry and the two sections of Rabb's Second Indiana Battery and two mountain howitzers and push the retreating enemy, hoping to capture baggage, &c. At 12 o'clock we came to their rear guard in ambush, whose deadly fire cut down Captain Lines and 10 or 12 of his command. I found a line of dismounted cavalry and howitzers, and steadily drove their rear from their position, and up the mountain side, to within one-fourth of a mile of their line of battle, skillfully formed upon the summit of Backbone Mountain, of the Poteau range. I here brought my whole force into action, and for three hours the battle raged with variable violence. During a suspense of my fire, the enemy suddenly withdrew, leaving his dead and wounded, together with arms, baggage, &c., in our possession. I immediately occupied the field, and extended my pickets beyond, taking prisoners and receiving deserters, who came flocking in.
"Our entire loss was 14. The enemy's, in killed and wounded, was from 15 to 20.
"In the morning I returned to Fort Smith and assumed command, where I remained until the 9th, receiving several hundred deserters, to whom I extended the lenient policy directed in General Schofield's letter upon that subject …"
Some of those deserters — approximately 100 — would end up fighting under Cloud a few days later at the Battle of Russellville, according to Cody Faber, park ranger at the Fort Smith National Historic Site.
"They were allowed to stay in their (gray) uniforms, and Cloud said it was interesting to see all of his men lined up in blue standing next to the men in gray shooting at the guys they were on the line with a week earlier at Devil's Backbone," Faber said.
Union Forces Take Control
"Gen. Blunt came in and raised the Union flag on Fort Smith once again," Waller said. "It was the first time the flag had flown since April 1861 over Fort Smith."
The fort would remain under Federal control throughout the rest of the war, serving as a haven for refugees of the war, according to Faber.
Faber said both during and following the war, times were difficult for Fort Smith, not only for the military personnel stationed here but for civilians as well.
"Typically, what we had here was so split; you didn't have 100 percent support for one side or the other," Faber explained of those living in a Union-controlled town in a southern state. "There were families fighting on both sides; it went back and forth. The civilians suffered as much or more as many of the soldiers did after the fighting."
After the war ended, the soldiers were allowed to keep their weapons. Post-traumatic stress disorder was unheard of at that time, but the war then affected men just as today's wars affect soldiers.
"They turned to guerrilla warfare," Faber said. "That laid the groundwork for all the lawlessness that happened here on the border and into Indian Territory."
Faber explained that the first three people executed in Fort Smith were all Civil War veterans — a Confederate bushwhacker and two Cherokees who committed murder with the guns they were sent home with.
Park Ranger Jeremy Lynch will lead programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the historic site, 301 Parker Ave., demonstrating the life of a soldier; flags will be raised to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Devil's Backbone and the Union control of Fort Smith. For information, call 783-3961.


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On playing well from the start
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Just in time for Easter season, LifeHouse Theater in Redlands presents "Ben-Hur."
Based on the popular novel by Lew Wallace, "Ben-Hur" is an epic story of friendship and betrayal leading to a deadly chariot race. But most importantly "Ben-Hur" is a story of redemption.
This musical version of the classic tale was written by LifeHouse Theater founder and president Wayne R. Scott.
"I wrote 'Ben-Hur' as my masters' thesis in 1991 and first staged it at the Arrowhead Bowl in 1992 and 1993. The show was met with audience and critical acclaim, drawing over 10,000 people," said Scott. "I believe our musical conveys the same spirit of adventure and redemption that are found in the book and successful MGM movie."
"Ben-Hur" has been adapted for film and television five times, including a 1925 silent film and the 1959 MGM film Scott mentioned, which won a record 11 Academy Awards.
LifeHouse's production features a large cast from all over the Inland Empire, including Redlands, Forest Falls, Yucaipa, Banning, San Bernardino, Riverside, Moreno Valley and Loma Linda.
It is part of the 20th anniversary season for the LifeHouse Theater, and is one of the shows that got it started.
"The characters, choreography, adventure and timely themes all combine to captivate audiences and uplift all who see it. There are not many shows that will attempt to bring to life onstage both a sea battle and a chariot race, but we do just that in 'Ben-Hur,'" Scott said.
"The musical has a newly updated score that sounds amazing. It is a redemptive and inspiring theatrical experience. It's a challenging production to mount, but ultimately has an emotional impact that really resonates with audiences, leaving them feeling encouraged and joyful when leaving the theater."
"Ben-Hur" will be at the Redlands theater through April 27. Group rates are available, and guests are encouraged to reserve seats early, as many performances sell out. There will be a performance Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. that will feature American sign language.
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Even In Trying Times the Arts are Central to Children's Aid Society
Why is it that whenever funding is cut from education, in spite of the evidence, the arts become the first casualty? Is it because they are still widely classified as affective and expressive, rather than academic or cognitive? Often, the arts survive as only add-ons to education, as curriculum enhancements, rewards to well-behaved students, or electives for the talented and affluent.
The narrowing of the curriculum brought about by No Child Left Behind and difficult financial times has had a devastating impact on the arts within the public education system. Although the Children's Aid Society (CAS) is not an arts organization, throughout our history the arts have been indispensable, not just an add-on, even during this challenging economic time. The CAS 12th Annual Children's Art Show, held on April 25, illustrates the agency's strong commitment to the arts. Over 180 student-artists from pre-k to high school participated with different media art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, video, digital art, photography and music.
The goal of the exhibit is to stimulate, nurture and promote the arts among students, parents and staff. The show is curated by specialists and the pieces that need framing are professionally framed. The planning process takes about six months. Art instructors at CAS community schools and centers select the best work produced by their students (over 400 pieces this year) and then professional curators choose the best amongst the best. Nothing is left to chance.
For the last 11 years the show took place at the NYC National Arts Club, the iconic temple of fine arts where some of the most important artists in America have exhibited; this year, due to a scheduling conflict, we had to look for another venue. And we rose to the occasion by transforming the gymnasium at CAS' Milbank Center, in Central Harlem, into an open art gallery; hundreds of students, parents and community members enjoyed the exhibit.
Debate over the impact of the arts on learning has persisted since the mid-1900's when drawing and singing became part of the United States school curriculum. At Children's Aid Society's community schools and centers there is no debate. Exposure to the arts, arts education and education through the arts remain essential even in trying times.
We believe that the arts are a critical component of education, and should be fully integrated into a school's curriculum, instructional plan and expanded learning opportunities. A sustained dosage of quality arts education will have important short-and long-term effects on student achievement and has proven to re-engage disconnected students (Why the Arts Belong in School) and deepen the relationship of families and communities to education and learning.


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Why Middle Schools Are Being Questioned
By DEBRA NUSSBAUM
Published: September 12, 2004
IT is the time of braces, changing bodies, shorts that look too baggy and backpacks that look too big. The sixth graders approach their building asking, ''Where do we go?'' while most seventh and eighth graders know how to exude an air of confidence.
Welcome to middle school -- grades six, seven and eight and ages 11 though 14. Some educators say that putting such a volatile age group together in the same building is simply a ''prescription for problems,'' while others see it as a unique time of life and one that is essential so that these students, giddy in a period of rampant self-discovery, are given their own learning environment.
In New Jersey, home to 335 middle schools, a debate over what to do with them seems to be playing out largely along urban and suburban lines. As the doors opened last week for most of New Jersey's 1.4 million public school students, some of the state's urban districts -- such as Newark, Paterson and Trenton -- found themselves in the process of closing the book on middle schools altogether. In their place, those districts are choosing to place students in kindergarten through eighth grade in one building before sending them off to the harsh realities of high school.
Nor are the urban schools in New Jersey alone in such thinking. Baltimore, Cleveland and Philadelphia are also converting their middle schools to long-term elementary buildings that will go all the way through eighth grade.
But most educators in suburban towns throughout the state -- including such districts as Princeton, Millburn and Cherry Hill -- say they are comfortable with the middle school concept, which they contend provides a smooth transition to high school.
''The middle school concept and program in Princeton is quite strong,'' said Dr. Jeff Graber, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Princeton, where the John Witherspoon Middle School is undergoing an $18 million expansion and renovation that will include more classrooms, science labs, a larger auditorium and an indoor pool.
As Dr. Graber put it: ''For us it works, but every district has a different set of circumstances.''
In New Jersey, realigning the school structure is easier than one would think, since districts are free to create their own configurations. The state does not mandate the existence of middle schools, or that certain ages be grouped together.
The change from K-8 schools followed by four-year secondary schools emerged in the late 1800's. But in the early 1900's, the concept of junior high school -- including grades seven and eight and some instances nine -- was born. Then, in the early 1960's, middle schools for grades six, seven and eight gained in popularity. But once again, the pendulum is swinging back.
''We looked at the data and K-8 schools were functioning at a much higher level of achievement,'' said Marion Bolden, superintendent of schools in Newark. ''A typical middle school that is too large struggles. I absolutely think more and more urban districts will look at K-8 and create more or keep what they have. It's such a great environment. It's more of a community school.''
Indeed, some of the largest urban districts in New Jersey -- using money made available in the last five years by the state's Abbott Facilities Program -- plan to convert existing buildings into kindergarten through eighth-grade schools and erect new ones to fit that mold.
Experience on the classroom level has been bolstered by several recent studies, including those conducted by the Rand Corporation, a research organization, and the Philadelphia Education Fund, a nonprofit group that aids public schools, which said the K-8 model deserved consideration because in many cases students fared better than in middle schools.
A 2002 study by the Philadelphia Education Fund, in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania, looked at 3,000 Philadelphia students in ''high poverty'' -- in which at least 80 percent of them came from low-income families. The study found that typically -- though not in all cases -- a ''high-poverty K-8 school outperforms the typical high-poverty middle school.'' And this year the Rand Corporation suggested that middle schools in the United States needed improvement and questioned their wisdom at a time when students are going through such vast changes.
Studies by prestigious research organizations and universities notwithstanding, an article in the March issue of Education Week with the headline ''Report Questions Wisdom of Separate Middle Schools'' evoked such a reaction from administrators in Cherry Hill that Tammy Murphy, an assistant superintendent, along with three middle school principals, responded with a three-page defense of middle school.
It is a position shared by Dr. Richard Brodow, superintendent of the Millburn Township schools.
For his part, Dr. Brodow said he would not consider changing to a K-8 model because the middle school ''works well for us.''
But Dr. Brodow, who started in the New York City schools, said he understood that what works in one district might not be successful in another. And he said he did not necessarily subscribe to the theory that one school for kindergarten through eighth grade was a city versus suburbs issue.
'Depends on the District'
''It depends on the district,'' he said. ''Every situation is unique. There are no cookie-cutter answers, whether it's urban or suburban. There's no magic bullet.''
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Shelter's 'Year of the Cat' aims to boost cat adoptions
WILLMAR — It's the Year of the Cat this year at Hawk Creek Animal Shelter and staff are redoubling their efforts to increase cat adoptions.
From reducing adoption fees to displaying the kittens front and center, different strategies are being tried in hopes of encouraging the public to choose a shelter cat as their new best friend.
"If they choose a dog, that's wonderful. An animal gets a home," said Sharon Mace, executive director of the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties. "We just have to facilitate their interest in the cat community."
The Year of the Cat is the latest chapter in an ongoing local campaign to help shelter cats find homes.
A grant last year from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals allowed the shelter to launch "Meet Your Match," an adoption tool that uses personality profiles to help potential adopters find a good feline match.
"It was a wonderful opportunity to be able to get the word out," said Bobbie Bauman, director of operations for the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter.
The project succeeded in getting cats placed more quickly, with fewer returns, she said. But overall adoption numbers didn't increase as significantly as shelter staff and the board of directors had hoped, so new strategies have been added.
It's an ongoing issue for shelters, where the deck is often stacked against cats. On average, their overall adoption rate is lower than that for dogs, they wait longer for someone to adopt them and they're less likely to be claimed if they arrive at a shelter as a stray.
Why the inequities?
The seemingly lower status of felines can be traced to several factors, say shelter staff and volunteers.
Some of it is rooted in myths and misinformation, said Carol Nelson, a volunteer and self-described cat lady.
"I think there's still that belief that cats aren't as smart and intelligent as dogs," she said.
Cats are often stereotyped as aloof, sneaky and unable or unwilling to be trained, she and Mace said.
But take the time to get acquainted with cats and a different picture emerges, they said.
Cats are just as affectionate as dogs, Nelson said. "They show it differently. When I get home, they don't drool on me like my dogs do but they're like, 'Hey, where've you been?'"They can be trained to walk on a leash and do tricks, she said. "Mine will stand up and beg for treats."
And there's this: "Dogs don't purr," said Mace.
To encourage more interaction between potential adopters and cats, Hawk Creek Animal Shelter has created a third colony room where the cats can eat, sleep and play in a free-roaming environment. The cages that house the shelter's kittens were moved into the lobby earlier this year to make them more visible.
During Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in June, the adoption fees for selected cats are reduced two days a week for promotions dubbed "Tabby Tuesday" and "Purrsday Thursday."
Efforts also are underway to promote the shelter to Meeker County residents and encourage them to come to Willmar to adopt a cat.
Spaying and neutering remains critical in keeping the cat population at a manageable level and reducing the number of unwanted cats who end up in shelters, Mace said. "If people would just do that, it would make life so much better."
If popular culture is any indication, the fortunes of the cat species may be on the rise. Online cat photos and videos have exploded in popularity, turning Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub and the late Colonel Meow into Internet celebrities and suggesting that cat ownership is becoming a cool, hipster thing to do.
"They are also a companion as a dog is, but in a different way, just like humans are different," Mace said. "We know they're smart. We've got to convince the public."
Nelson has a plea for anyone considering the addition of a pet to their home: "Walk through our doors and come into our colonies and see our cats. If you want to make a difference, adopt."


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Football fanatics are up to date with the fixtures and console-based games such as FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer, as well as top rated slots online, have attracted more fans towards the sport. With the squads getting updated on a yearly basis and squads getting customised, the number of fans is anyways bound to go up. English Premier League and La Liga happen to be some of the most competitive leagues owing to the fact that they have teams with a humongous budget. With every new season, these clubs end up spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new players without blinking an eye.
Players such as Anthony Martial (Manchester United), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Martin Odegaard (Real Madrid) and Kingsley Coman (Juventus) are currently showing true grit with all eyes on them. Furthermore, playing for the premier clubs in the world at a young age speaks volumes about how much potential they have. Like these players, there are hundreds of other players around the world who are setting examples and getting noticed on the field. This new wave of young guns has been there for years with new players getting picked from youth academies to play at a league level. Some of these players have even made it to the national team and are representing their respective countries.
Every year, more and more money is being spent on young players on the basis of their tactics and team play. This has commercialised the sport to a great extent since these players not only get a chance to play for the best teams but also bag lucrative endorsement offers.
The love keeps growing to the extent that there are numerous top rated slots online that are based on the football theme. The rules are quite simple and most of the people who are into casino online games will be able to comprehend easily. Let emulate playing on a slot machine with 3 reels alongside 11 pay-lines for example. The wager ideally has to be placed before spinning the reel and based on the nature of symbols, the rewards will be awarded. The best way of winning is to place the right bets and this is something which might is easy even for someone who is new to slot games. Ideally, it would be advised to go for top rated slots online and automatic spins in the beginning in order to develop an understanding of the game. This way, even if you are not a sportive person but have a desire to participate in this cool sphere, you can do it through gaming for free at first and then gambling when you get some knowledge of the game.
With such popularity, the sport is set to excel new heights and motivate more youngsters from around the world to consider football as a career option.


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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, 2007/11/16 - RFind Systems, provider of active RFID RTLS technology solutions, announces the launch of its new European regional office, based near Brussels, Belgium.
Active RFID RTLS Company Poised for Growth in Europe
The launch of the European office facilitates the strengthening of our market presence in Europe, and enhances our ability to provide local support to our existing customers and key projects said, Sharon Barnes, RFind Systems, Inc., CEO. In 2008, we are on track to see a large increase in revenues from the European market, and our ability to respond to these clients locally is paramount to our success.
Appointed as the European Business Development Manager, Erik Cotman will be responsible for managing this new European regional office. Erik, who has over 15 years experience and an extensive channel management and business development background within the RFID industry, will play a key role in the next steps of RFinds transition into the European market.
As part of our ongoing expansion, RFind is pleased to have this extension of our organization for our clients within Europe. The strategic location of the new office, combined with Eriks extensive experience in the RTLS industry, allows us to better achieve our strategic objectives in the region, said Sharon Barnes, President and CEO, RFind Systems. With this addition, we look forward to building on our existing success, and using our new presence as a catalyst to realizing new opportunities in the region.
About RFind
RFind Systems tag-to-tag communication technology has changed the game of Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) solutions. Industry clients who need a flexible and affordable means of yard/fleet management, logistics management, or warehouse and reusable container management are discovering a better ROI and increased system reliability when they can deploy the reliable light infrastructure of RFinds RTLS system.
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Voyager fund reports, run weekly on Tuesdays, are now accessible at the Voyager Fund Reports page.
Log on with your NetID and password.
Once you have logged in, choose the name of the fund manager for whom you wish to run the report, and then click Generate Report. An Excel file will be created which you can then download and review.
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WWE RAW 10/15 Ratings Breakdown ~ The Deluxe Lounge
by, 10-18-2012 at 06:52 PM (5558 Views)
Welcome to another addition of the Deluxe Lounge. Welp! Let's not waste anymore time. Let's -- FEED! YOU! MORE! -- numbers.
The October 15th WWE RAW scored a 2.81 cable rating with 3.98 million viewers. This is pretty much the same rating we got last week. There doesn't seem to be any improvement in viewership what so ever. Let's take a look at what hindered the show this week.
In the segment breakdown, the opener with Big Show did a 2.82 quarter rating. This is lower than usual, but it is kind of the same type of rating RAW usually gets when the show opens. No biggy I suppose. I personally tuned out. Big Show bores me. Simple as that.
Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan gained 73,000 viewers. A good match that drew a small amount of viewers, but gained viewers regardless. Bryan understandably does the job to give Big Show some momentum to his inevitable defeat against Sheamus. I also like the story being told by Kane and Bryan needing each other to watch each other's backs -- well, if we are being honest it is mostly Bryan needing KANE to watch his back -- which is building up to the day where they eventually split and become rivals.
The CM Punk and Vince McMahon segment with Brodus Clay vs. Alberto Del Rio gained 161,000 viewers. Vince and Punk continue to reign in viewerships. Despite the segment not being so eventful overall, it is still a testament to the star power of Vince and somewhat Punk to keep fans tuned in. It's also surprising Brodus Clay did not have a bad effect on ratings this time around. Or maybe its because he was facing Alberto Del Rio? Who knows?
Zack Ryder and Santino Marella vs. Titus O'Neil and Darren Young lost 427,000 viewers. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Yes, its good we have tag teams again. But for christ sake, DO SOMETHING WITH THEM OTHER THAN HAVING RANDOM FREAKING MATCHES! Do a segment backstage, take them somewhere, have them do backstage interviews, or something! We need more than just half-naked men wrestling inside the ring.
Ryback vs. Dolph Ziggler and David Otunga gained 512,000 viewers for a 3.04 quarter rating in the 9pm timeslot. To kick off the second hour we get the show off cutting one hell of a promo on Ryback, only to be followed by a joke of a promo from David Otunga. And then we unleash the Ryback! FEEDING TIME! He cleans house, the fans love it, and we move on. DONE!
Justin Gabriel vs. Antonio Cesaro and Kane vs. Matt Striker lost 354,000 viewers. Two pointless matches that advanced nothing and led to nothing. Were they entertaining? Somewhat. Were they memorable? Not in the least!
The segment with Kofi Kingston and The Miz lost 105,000 viewers. MIZtv did not do so well in viewership this week. Honestly, nothing really happened. Miz degraded Kingston, they made mention of their match on Main Event, and .... they announced a match later on in the night? Umm. Okay.
Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett gained 279,000 viewers in the 10pm timeslot. As much as I don't like Sheamus, he has been doing pretty well in viewership as of lately. Again, it's probably because of his placement, but an increase is an increase. This match was not as good as their match last week, but it was decent. Show came out and got his ass kicked. More hype for their match. What else can we say?
Layla vs. Eve Torres plus backstage segments lost 53,000 viewers. I'm shocked they even had this match on RAW. Wasn't this supposed to be the diva's championship match for HIAC? I guess not. Wonder what WWE is going to do instead. Perhaps, a triple threat match between Eve, Layla, and Kaitlyn? Let's see what happens. Not a big loss in viewers for the divas.
Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes vs. Primo and Epico lost 443,000 more viewers. If you're not going to do anything with your tag teams, once again, no one is going to care. This was supposed to be the finals of the tag team tournament but apparently Rey Mysterio got sick. So we will have that next week. Hopefully it gets some hype. This segment had the biggest loss, but not the lowest rating. Guess what did?
The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston lost 3,000 viewers and did a 2.56 quarter rating. Yep. The main event of WWE main event had the lowest rating of the entire show. Sucks for the Intercontinental champion. This might have been what led to the Miz loses the title, his inability to draw viewers. The same could be said for Kofi Kingston, but WWE will probably let that slide based off the fact that he is extremmely popular.
The final segment with Vince, Ryback, Punk and John Cena gained 766,000 viewers for a 3.10 overrun rating. Yet again, we are seeing significant gains in viewership when it comes to the main event, which is always a great thing. I mean, look at the components. Vince, Ryback, Cena, and Punk. All of them are ratings drawers. So no matter how BAD this segment COULD have been, people were going to watch it. It was set up to succeed.
Now, as always, I have my opinions about the show. Namely, Ryback getting the main event spot. If you want to here it in detail, please check out the "Video of the Week" down below:
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Firestone 600 drivers don't know if officials will bring out red or yellow flag
FORT WORTH — A field of 22 drivers will start the Verizon IndyCar Firestone 600 on Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway not knowing the end-of-race procedure.
According to series officials, stewards will decide on a case-by-case basis whether to repeat their decision at the Indianapolis 500 last month and stop the field with a red flag rather than finish the race under a no-pass yellow flag.
The only previous late-race red flag came in the 2012 season finale. Several recent Indianapolis races had finished under the yellow.
The red flag at Indianapolis led to a six-lap dash for the victory. Ryan Hunter-Reay regained the lead from Helio Castroneves with four laps remaining for the victory. The ending was well-received by spectators.
"It was the right thing to do," said Ryan Briscoe, with Chip Ganassi Racing. "It's a tough call, a really tough call. The fans want to see spectacular finishes. The last few years at Indy, finishing under a yellow, was a bit anticlimactic for such a great event."
Several drivers said they were surprised by the decision and would have changed their approach to fuel use had they known it was a possibility. They would prefer knowing beforehand that a late red flag is a possibility.
"You never want to see a finish under a yellow," said James Hinchcliffe, of Andretti Autosport. "I get that. But it was never talked about, never discussed. From that point of view, I feel we as competitors were cheated a little bit. But the right guy won the race, and the fans were treated to a heck of a show."
TMS a challenging track: The consistent theme after two practices and a qualifying session was the increase in downforce will improve the racing over last season but taking cares of tires remains the primary concern.
"It's a unique place," said Justin Wilson, of Dale Coyne Racing. "The challenges of Texas."
Teams will operate under specifications that allow up to 300 extra pounds in downforce over last season. IndyCar took out so much downforce for last year's race that the racing suffered because drivers could not pass.
"The downforce will allow us to be a little closer to each other and make it interesting," said Wilson, who won in 2012 under similar downforce rules. "It was frustrating last year because you couldn't get close enough to try and pass people."
It will not be enough to prevent the usual wear and tear on tires. TMS is considered the most demanding track on the circuit for tires. A year ago, drivers saw their speeds drop from about 215 mph on fresh tires to 195 mph within 30 laps. Will Power, on the pole, said the drop-off should be less, to about 205.
"The tire degradation is still massive," said Sebastien Bourdais. "This place abuses tires. … You'll hear some screaming from drivers at the end of a [run.]"
Briefly: IndyCar changed procedures and will use single-file restarts beginning with the TMS race. The series previously used double-file restarts on all ovals other than the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and single-file restarts on road and street courses. … Josef Newgarden will start in the front row, next to pole-winner Will Power, for the first time in his career. Newgarden went into qualifying hoping to crack the top 10 in his flashy Sarah Hartman Fisher ride. "I don't know if it's because it looks so good that it's fast," Newgarden said. "We got a little bit of mojo on our side." … Erik Jones' busy weekend did not end with his participation in the NASCAR Camping World WinStar World Casino 400. Jones, who received his high school diploma in a special ceremony before the race, is scheduled to catch a flight to Milwaukee on Saturday morning and compete in an ARCA race Sunday.


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The old language of news doesn't seem big enough to describe what's happening to storytelling these days. It's time we started to use new words to describe journalism in the age of the social web; words like authentic and useful, discover and share, participation and partnership.
Storyful will try to put those words into action. For now, we are still soaking up inspiration. As we come across suggestions, arguments, ideas and images which resonate with us, we'll share them here.


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I've been having a little trouble this week coming up with a blog post that was worthy of permanency on the Internet. I tend to only post once a week, and it's sometimes a struggle to come up with something to write about. I have no idea how those bloggers who post daily do it.
I was saved from taxing my brain further by an email I received this afternoon from Cassity over at Remodelaholic letting me know that one of my projects was going to be featured on their blog today – how neat is that? I can't tell you what a thrill it is to hear that someone else likes what I've been up to!
Remodelaholic is one of the blogs I subscribe to – I like it because they regularly feature the work of other bloggers, which is a great way to discover other blogs. Remodelaholic is part of the reason why I currently subscribe to 49 different blogs (thankfully not all of them post every day – I'd never get anything done!)
Anyways, the project that they featured today is my Dollarstore Bookends which you can see again here on the Remodelaholic site.


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SAN BERNARDINO >> ESPN cameras were rolling Friday. Fans cheered. The crack of fastballs against aluminum bats echoed through Al Houghton Stadium. Banners adorned the fences along the stadium's baseball diamond.
Hey batta, batta!
Yes, it has begun.
It was opening day of the Little League Western Regional Tournament, where boys, parents, coaches, fans, families and the best of youth baseball in the western United States converge each year for the right of two teams — one from the West and one from the Northwest — to go to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the Little League World Series.


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Septal Deviation of 5-6mm and Nasal Septal Spur: Severe Enough to Need Septoplasty?
I have had constant nasal congestion, head aches, sinus infections, ear infections, pressure in my ears, and post nasal drip for a while now. I... READ MORE
I Find Breathing Difficult (Laboured) Through my Nose, Especially the Left Nostril? (photo)
Hello, i generally always find it very hard to breath through my nose, especially the left nostril, so I generally only breathe through my mouth. I'm... READ MORE
Severe Headaches After Sinus Surgery, What's Going On?
My daughter had a broken nose repaired, her septum fixed and polyups removed from her nose 6 months ago. She is having severe headaches every day. Her... READ MORE
Sinus Headaches Only on the Right Side After Rhino/septoplasty with a Turbinate Reduction.
I had my procedure on July 7, 2011. Since then, I have consistently had sinus headaches and pain only on the right side. Sometimes it's so painful... READ MORE
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Failed septoplasty. Is there a chance it needs to be done again ?
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Deviated Septum. Should I Seek A Second Opinion? (photo)
My ENT did not think this (attached photo) deviated septum could be the cause of my recurring headaches and sinus infections. Should I seek a second... READ MORE
Stinky smell like sweat socks when i breathe, its in the left side of my nose only. 20 days after sinus surgery. Should I worry?
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What Could Be Causing Severe Frontal Lobe Headaches After Septoplasty?
My fiance had an adverse reaction to the anesthesia after septoplasty and continues to have horrible headaches a few times a day, every day. READ MORE
What is causing all these symptoms? Could I still have clots inside? I'm a bit scared. The headaches are debilitating.
I recently had a balloon septoplasmy and a deviated septum surgery. In the 2nd week, I had two bloodclots the size of golfballs come out of each... READ MORE
8 days after Septorhinoplasty I have begun getting very bad headaches when I stand up. I have no history with headaches prior.
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Wenger: United won't crumble
Arsene Wenger believes Manchester United are not about to see their title drive 'crumble' despite Arsenal's dramatic stoppage-time victory over the Barclays Premiership leaders.
United missed the chance to extend their advantage at the top of the table to nine points over Chelsea, who had lost at Liverpool on Saturday, when they allowed a 1-0 lead to be overturned during the closing stages at the Emirates Stadium last night.
Substitute Robin van Persie - who is set for several weeks on the sidelines after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot - cancelled out Wayne Rooney's early second-half strike with just seven minutes left, before captain Thierry Henry powered in a header to snatch victory deep into stoppage time.
Despite their defeat in north London, United are still well clear of the chasing pack.
Wenger maintains the Red Devils remain in the driving seat to break Chelsea's grip on the Premiership crown.
He said: 'Of course Manchester United will still be strong challengers for the title.
'This will be a big disappointment for Manchester United - but do not expect them to crumble because of it.
'But it is good for the interest of the Premiership, because everybody still has a chance.
'We have maybe less than all the others, but will just try to fight to win every game.'
Wenger felt the desire of Sir Alex Ferguson's men to try to run down the clock came back to haunt them during the closing stages.
The Arsenal manager said: 'They wanted so much to kill the time that it turned against them as well, because they lost a bit of their game.
'With 10 minutes to go Manchester United were maybe champions, but at the end of the game you cannot say that.
'It will open it up for everybody.
'For us and Liverpool a little bit less, but you never know.'
Wenger feels his men will have taken a great deal from snatching victory, which extended their fine recent form of just one defeat in 13 games.
He said: 'It was a test of character, resilience and togetherness, qualities which are very important for the development of the team.
'This team is developing into young, hungry lions, lead well by Henry.'
The Gunners take on north-London rivals Tottenham in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup next week, and are also in the fourth round of the FA Cup as well as the knockout stages of the Champions League.
'Now we come to a period where every game matters,' Wenger added. 'Our target is to sustain that run.'
United boss Ferguson, meanwhile, fully expects his men to swiftly bounce back from what was only their third defeat of the Premiership season - two of those at the hands of the Gunners.
'Teams at the top always drop points on the run-in. It happens - but how you cope is important,' he said.
'Only true champions come out and show their worth - and I expect us to do that.'
Ferguson vowed his side would learn from their late capitulation - and use it as a spur for the rest of the campaign.
'When I look at it we have some important away games to come and this will be good for us - we will not be making the same mistake,' the United boss said.
'We have a game less (to play) and are a goal better off (than Chelsea). So it is not all doom and gloom.'


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Wisconsin Easement Law
An easement is a limited right of use over the land of another. Easements may be either affirmative or negative, appurtenant or in gross, and express or implied.
Easements in WI
Affirmative Easements vs. Negative Easements
Affirmative easements give the easement holder the right to use the grantor's land for a designated purpose. Examples of affirmative easements are:
- Utility Easements;
- Driveway Easements;
- Ingress/Egress Easements; and
- Lake Access Easements.
Negative easements prohibit the owner of land from using it in a certain manner. Negative easements are not as common as affirmative easements. Examples of negative easements include:
- Conservation Easements;
- Historic Preservation Easements; and
- Solar Easements.
Appurtenant Easements vs. Easements In Gross
An easement appurtenant usually benefits an adjoining parcel of land, but may benefit a noncontiguous parcel of land as well. The essence of an easement appurtenant is the existence of a dominant estate and a servient estate. The dominant estate enjoys the privileges granted by the easement while the servient estate is burdened by the easement. Easements appurtenant generally run with the land. This means that if the dominant estate is conveyed, the easement continues to exist.
Unlike easements appurtenant, easements in gross are not tied to ownership or occupancy of a parcel of land. An easement in gross is personal to the holder and gives him the right to use the land of the grantor for a specific purpose. Easements in gross cannot be sold or inherited.
Express Easements vs. Implied Easements
An express easement may be created by deed or other written instrument which sets forth and defines the relative rights of the grantor and the grantee. A deed creating an express easement should identify the location, dimensions, and permitted use of the easement.
Under Wisconsin law, implied easements may only be created where the necessity for the easement is so clear and absolute that without the easement the grantee would be unable to enjoy the use of his property in the manner contemplated at the time of conveyance.
Easements by necessity are a kind of implied easement. An easement by necessity is proven by showing:
- Common ownership of two parcels of land prior to severance of the landlocked parcel; and
- That the owner of the landlocked parcel has no way of access to a public roadway from his property.
Easements By Prescription
Under Wisconsin law, in order to establish an easement by prescription, a claimant must show:
- Adverse use hostile and inconsistent with the rights of the true owner;
- Visible, open, and notorious use;
- Use under an open claim of right; and
- Continued and uninterrupted use for a period of twenty years.
If the use is with the true owner's permission, a prescriptive easement will not be found. On the other hand, there is a presumption that the use is adverse if it has continued, unexplained, for twenty years or more.
Easement Problems and Disputes
Easement disputes sometimes arise because a landowner erects improvements which encroach on the adjoining property. Easements disputes may also arise because the grantor and the easement holder disagree on the location, size, or permitted use of the easement. Other issues which may result in an easement dispute include questions of:
- Abandonment;
- Merger;
- Trespass;
- Liability; and
- Responsibility for payment of property taxes and insurance.
Help from a Real Estate Lawyer in Wisconsin
If you are involved in an easement dispute, you should consult with a real estate attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin easement law. An experienced real estate attorney will review the facts of your case, along with all relevant documentation, and advise you of the best course of action.


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Have you ever thought, "Hmm, I wonder what a $1,500 joint looks like?" Well, wonder no more because legendary rapper and weed connoisseur B-Real just solved one of life's greatest mysteries. The Cypress Hill frontman packed and rolled up six ounces of marijuana into a joint worth (probably a discounted) $1,500! The rapper shared his monstrous creation with the world on Friday when he uploaded the above image on his Instagram, with the caption, "Chillin w/ @chevybags (Chevy Woods) and the #6ozsmokeoutjoint at #brealtv after a #smokebox session.. #chevywoods #taylorgang #breal #cypresshill photo by @shaunvizzy for @brealtv."
Fun fact: The biggest joint ever was introduced at a 4/20 rally last month. The behemoth doobie weighed 2.5 pounds, was four-feet-long and worth an estimated $5,000 to $6,000.


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Not worth the metal its made fromI was very disappointed with this product. I had high hopes of adding an entirely new dimension to mine and my wife's sex life. The most exciting part of our purchase of this product was by far the packaging, which gave me something to scare my wife with. It is safe to say that this product was about as far from exciting as one can get with a sex toy.
Cuffs are great, would make a great replacement for bondage straps
Does not spread anything, "spreader" bar is cheap and flimsy
This product claims to be a spreader bar for beginners. However, I think most beginners would be at a loss with this product. The bar is extremely short and, when I first saw it, I assumed that you could somehow adjust the length. This was a very poor assumption; the cuffs are also too small to perhaps use them on the thighs, so its only use is for the wrists. However, the chains used to hold the cuffs to the bar are rather long, and my wife had no problem reaching from one cuff to the other. The metal is also rather weak and I fear that if it was used to hold a persons arms up, the metal would simply bend if pulled hard enough, so suspending the arms is probably out of the question. However, I cannot say I was crazy enough to try this either.
Design / Craftsmanship / Material
The material is of rather poor quality from what I expected for a bondage device. The metal is a small gauge and appears similar to metal you see on cheaply made Matchbox cars. The cuffs work very well and are well put together, but the chains are too long to fulfill their desired purpose. The overall design was poorly done and has several glaring flaws, from long chains to a very short bar that does not do anything.
This product failed to serve its desired purpose in any way. It's a spreader bar, so you would assume it would at least keep something spread. However, it does nothing of the sort. If anything, it keeps everything together which, while nice-looking is about as far from the desired affect as possible. On the bright side, it's easy to use, and if you got a pair of them you could use them to replace bondage straps. I say this because I think they could take more tension force and last longer over the time. A bending force from, say, suspending a person's arms or legs in the air would prove to be the bars' undoing and cause more injury or frustration.
So far, I have gotten more enjoyment from the packaging than I did from the device. The air pockets that I found in the box were fun to sneak up behind my wife with to scare her. I don't recall much else about the packaging that I would say warrants much talk. The box was well put together, but it just aids to the misleading product; it does serve to sell the product well.
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This product fails so badly, I am surprised that the company actually makes it. The price is comparable to other spreader bars that, after reading their descriptions, are greatly superior to this one. I would honestly say that outside of using this to replace the bondage straps that connect an ankle or wrist to a post or bolt in a bed, I would not purchase this product again and would strongly suggest anyone spend their money elsewhere.
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A Global Leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines, Isuzu Motors is devoting more time and attention to the US marketplace. The core strategy is to grow its presence by offering products that provide improved fuel economy and environmental protection.
The Tokyo-based manufacturer is looking to boost the volume of products, especially its N Series trucks, and is broadening the current US product lineup, expanding truck models to other applications, said company president Susumu "Jack" Hosoi. Among other things, it is lengthening wheelbases and offering additional body and equipment packages up to 24 feet in length.
Consideration is being given to bringing more light duty truck models to the US and to developing a Sprinter-like vehicle for the US market, possibly through collaboration with another vehicle manufacturer.
At present, Isuzu Motors has no plans to offer its hybrid and CNG light duty vehicles in the North American market, Hosoi said. Nor does it intend to make available heavy duty truck models any time soon. However, it is investigating the viability of joining forces with a North American heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer.
Global view
Isuzu Motors is enhancing its global strategy through technical cooperation and new partnerships among commercial vehicle manufacturers. By consolidating parts and components, and sharing research and development, Hosoi said the high cost burden for new products and services on each manufacturer can be lowered.
"It is very difficult for one company to absorb all the costs of this, as well as the expenses involved in meeting increasingly stringent emission standards worldwide. Economic conditions being what they are, these increased costs can't easily be passed onto customers."
On the matter of business alliances, Hosoi stated: "GM and Isuzu have had a profound and long-lasting (35-year) relationship involving commercial trucks. The speculation that GM is planning to sell its medium duty truck business to Isuzu is wrong. No proposals from GM have been made."
The base for all product development initiatives is Isuzu Motors' SEE engineering philosophy. SEE stands for Safety, Economy, and Environmental performance.
Stable quality
To guarantee supplies of consistent, uniform quality products, Isuzu Motors has been standardizing quality control processes at all manufacturing plants with the Isuzu Manufacturing Management (IMM) program, said Haruki Mizutani, head of the Isuzu Motors' "mother plant" in Kanagawa-ken, Japan.
IMM is a best-practices type program that assures customer satisfaction through strict quality control by centering on four keys areas: systematic quality inspections along the manufacturing and assembly process, quality assurance of all outsourced parts, tightening torque management, and daily quality audit meetings for quality improvement.
"The system has appreciably reduced manufacturing errors and resulted in considerable labor savings," Mizutani said.
"Because of these quality processes, our trucks are considered bulletproofed by many of our customers," added Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) vice president-fleet operations and marketing Todd Bloom. "If any problems or defects are discovered, they are fixed at that point. Only then does the vehicle move on through assembly."
Clean air
Isuzu Motors uses I-CAS (Isuzu Clean Air Solutions) to reduce the overall environmental impact of its engines and meet diesel emission standards around the world, said general manager-solutions sales department Hiroshi Omino. I-CAS does this by combining optimal combustion, aftertreatment, and electronic control technologies.
"Diesel will continue to be a major power source for commercial vehicles," he predicted.
D-Core is Isuzu Motors' next generation diesel engine series, said Teruyuki Takashima, chief engineer-powertrain product planning. It incorporates exhaust gas recirculation, common rail high-pressure fuel injection, diesel particulate filters, and smaller displacement, supercharged diesel engines to meet emissions regulations while providing improved fuel economy with higher power.
Driving efficiency
Along with providing more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendlier vehicles, Isuzu Motors has been supporting customers in Japan with a seminar program on fuel efficient and safe driving to help them raise the efficiency of their operations.
Since 1995, more than 12,000 customers have attended these "Eco-Driving" seminars, held at Isuzu Motors' Wacom proving grounds in Hokkaido, said president of the facility Isao Yamazaki. The largest proving ground in Japan, it is the size of 92 baseball stadiums (1,095 acres).
A similar program, the Fuel Economy Challenge, was begun in the US last year, said ICTA's Bloom. Thus far, some 150 people have gone through the training, held at various locations throughout the US.


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HP OpenVMS Systemsask the wizard
The Question is:
I am having trouble replacing a defective disk within a shadow set. When I shut down my VAX and install another disk (same size, etc...) the systartup get to the point where it mounts the shadow set and then repeats that it is doing a copy operation over and over again. I waited almost 2 hours and that is all it does. The system never completes the copy operation and I can't login to the console. As I can't leave it doing this for more than 2 hour, is there some way I can have VMS do the synchronization while completing the VMS boot? What exactly is the procedure for replacing a bad disk from a shadow set? Thank you
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It is unclear from your statement what the actual problem is. Copy operations are done "in the background" by the SHADOW_SERVER process, and should not prevent the mount from succeeding nor the command procedure from continuing. In general, Host-Based Volume Shadowing (HBVS) copy operations do not interfere with access to a shadow set, while HBVS merge operations can have a marked negative impact on performance (note that the recently-released Host-Based Minimerge for OpenVMS Alpha for V7.3-2 can help out here.) But I digress . . . A simple approach would be to modify your startup commmand procedure so as not to mount the shadow set as a multi-member device, but as a single-member shadow set, using only the good member, of course. Once the system has booted, you can add the new disk with the MOUNT command. Please verify that the system parameter SHADOW_MAX_COPY is non-zero, or the copy won't start on this system.


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From the producer of the recent hit "NONSTOP CHABAD" comes a delicate and refreshing album of a different nature, titled "CHASSIDIC BREEZE," a completely remastered release of the previous hit album "VODKAZAK!" A virtuoso performance of Chassidic Niggunim led by great American Klezmer pros on original Russian folk instruments. This smooth and gentle-sounding album captures the essence and delight of these tunes in the way the ancient Chassidim might have heard them played back in the day. Includes never-heard before takes and amazing new percussion for your listening enjoyment and pleasure.
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NBC finished #1 Monday night in adults 18-49 among the Big 4 by a 48% margin (with a 3.4/9 average vs. a 2.3/6 for #2 Fox), with ."The Voice" ranking #1 for the night on those nets in 18-49 and "The Blacklist" #1 from 10-11 and the #1 drama of the night.
- From 8-10:01 p.m. ET, "The Voice" (3.6 rating, 9 share in adults 18-49, 11.6 million viewers overall) ranked #1 in the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54. "The Voice" is #1 for the night on those networks in 18-49 and other key categories. From its first half-hour to its fourth, "The Voice" increased by 15% in 18-49 rating (to a 3.8 from a 3.3).
- From 10:01-11 p.m. ET, "The Blacklist" (2.9/8 in adults 18-49, 10.3 million viewers overall) ranked #1 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and other key demographics, with an adult 18-49 margin of 21% versus ABC's #2 "Castle" (2.9 vs. 2.4). "The Blacklist" is also the #1 drama of the night in 18-49. "The Blacklist" is currently running within 6% of last week's rating in 18-49 (2.9 vs. 3.1) and within 2% of last week's audience in total viewers (10.282 million vs. 10.511 million). And note that "Blacklist" is a heavily time-shifted show, with last week's telecast adding 56% to its 18-49 rating in "live plus three day" results and 4.9 million persons in total viewers (see details below).
- Versus NBC's averages in the slot last season, last night's "Blacklist" is up 45% in 18-49 (2.9 vs. 2.0, L+SD non-sports) and up 79% in total viewers (10.282 million vs. 5.746 million).
- L+3: Last week's "Blacklist" delivered the second biggest "live plus three day" increase in U.S. television history in total viewership, growing by 4.947 million persons from 10.511 million viewers in "live plus same day" to 15.458 million in L+3. The only telecast ever to add more viewers in L+3 is the Sept. 30 "Blacklist," which grew by 5.081 million persons, raising its 11.348 million in L+SD to 16.429 million viewers in L+3. The 47% lift ties the prior week for the biggest percentage increase to date for "The Blacklist" in total viewers. In adults 18-49, the Oct. 28 "Blacklist" delivered its biggest L+3 gains to date on both a percentage basis and by rating point, adding 56% or 1.70 rating points to its next-day "live plus same day" 18-49 rating (to a 4.76 in L+3 from a 3.06 in L+SD).
- "The Blacklist" has now generated the three biggest L+3 lifts of all time versus L+SD in total viewers across broadcast and cable (+5.081 million on Sept. 30, +4.947 million on Oct. 28 and +4.916 million on Oct. 21).
- Week-to-Week Gains in L+3: In 18-49, "The Blacklist" has generated week-to-week growth during each of the last three weeks (from a 4.53 in L+3 on Oct. 7, to a 4.54 on Oct. 14, to a 4.57 on Oct. 21, to a 4.76 on Oct. 28 in L+3). In total viewers, "Blacklist" has generated week-to-week growth the last two weeks (from 15.1 million in L+3 on Oct. 14, to 15.4 million on Oct. 21, to 15.5 million on Oct. 28 in L+3).
- L+7: The Oct. 14 episode of "The Blacklist" added 5.524 million persons or 51%in L+7 (to 16.452 million from 10.928 million in next-day "live plus same day" results). In adults 18-49, the Oct. 14 "Blacklist" added 64% or 1.95 rating points to its next-day "live plus same day" 18-49 rating (to a 4.99 in L+7 from a 3.04 in L+SD)..


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CT 3 gun or other comp shoot
Does anyone know of any 3 gun or other types of comp shooting (besides trap/skeet) in or around CT?
Also looking for any combat pistol training courses or other tactical pistol or rifle training that's within a few hrs drive of southern CT
have you checked the USPSA or IDPA websites for clubs in your area?
USPSA is the US version of IPSC.
the main differences between IDPA and IPSC shooting, is that in IDPA, "the targets are shooting back at you" so you have to use cover, slice the pie around corners, etc. and it's all about weapons that you would actually use on duty or CCW carry. in IPSC, they're just targets, and it's all about the sport of shooting as fast as you can. no requirement to use cover, slice the pie, maintain control of your magazines during reloads, etc. The weapons you see in IPSC will range from box stock Berettas Glocks, 1911s, to all out race guns with red dot optics, massive compensators, super light custom loads, holsters that look like your rig would fall out if you swat at a fly by your face.
Both have their place, and both are tons of fun!
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Hundreds of people have rallied in Adelaide against mines encroaching on agricultural land.
The rally comes after the South Australian Government approved a copper mine on Yorke Peninsula grain-growing properties.
Sandilands farmer Greg Klopp says he's worried dust from the mine will contaminate his barley and wheat crops.
"There are people who want it for the economy and for extra jobs," he said.
"I can see their point. I just don't know whether it's going to be bad or whether it's going to be good.
"When it starts, there's no stopping it, so if it's going to be bad, what are we going to do?"
Most people at the rally were from the Yorke Peninsula, with the south-east of SA also represented.
Many in the crowd held up signs saying 'Food not Fracking'.
In the south-east, drilling is taking place, looking for unconventional gas.
Mount Gambier resident Mark Jones says he caught a bus at 4 a.m. to attend the Saturday morning rally because he's worried about the potential for fracking.
"From past experience, there's a possibility that fracking can contaminate water aquifers.
"Water aquifers are really important for the south-east of South Australia."
South Australia's Minister for Mineral Resources Tom Koutsantonis says he understands the community's anxiety.
"Whenever there's a new industry popping up in existing industries it's going to cause some fear," he says.
"The job of being Treasurer and Mining Minister is to grow our economy and create opportunities and prosperity.
"That doesn't mean ignoring what we're currently doing but it means allowing new opportunities to flourish and grow.
He says the State Government won't invest in projects that are un-safe.
"We do the very best independent work that we can," he says.
"We place on the most responsible and restrictions in place like we do with any other economic development.
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All Bible books locked in Chapter 1
Recently installed Sword Project for Windows PC version 1.5.11 on Windows 7 which has been regularly updated. Sword Project for Windows installed but Windows 7 said it was not fully compatible so it applied compatibility changes. Install manager worked after that - it did not before. None of the Bibles will move beyond the first chapter of whatever book I'm reading. Using Book Drop Down Button, Chapter and Verse Spin Buttons and Check Mark Button or Freehand Verse Key - none of these work as described in the Help. Why isn't the program working correctly in Windows 7? Any others have this problem? How can it be fixed? Thank you.
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В Срд, 18.08.2004, в 04:45, Josh Berkus пишет: > Markus, Hi Josh, > Hey, I see you figured out a workaround to writing a trigger for this. Let's > see if we can make it work. > > ERROR: there is no unique constraint matching given keys > for referenced table "objects" > > The reason for this is that CASCADE behavior gets quite odd when there is an > FK reference to a non-unique column. We used to allow it, in 7.1, and I was > responsible for a number of bug reports that led to us disallowing it. It > should be theoretically implementable and relationally sound but will require > a *lot* of troubleshooting to make work. So far, nobody's really interested > enough. > > However, you have an easy way out: > > ALTER TABLE objects ADD CONSTRAINT obj_unq_2 UNIQUE (name, class_name); I was worried about the performance hit because (name, class_name) will always be unique, yet they will be checked for uniqueness. Thanks -- Markus Bertheau <twanger(at)bluetwanger(dot)de>
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I think there is too much Hype with reloading for Glocks. Many of us have reloaded 40 without an after market barrel. I reload for my G-35 and it's stock Glock barrel without problems. I use RCBS carbides and have not found the need to use a Lee FDC.
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reloaders who do run into problems try to make the 40 something it is not. I don't use max loads, but I don't do this on any thing I load for anyways. If a guy keeps his head in the daylight, I don't think it's any more tricky than any other pistol.
I do know a guy who has had problems with 2 Glocks. He was taught to go right to the max load without working up. First one went away after not making sure his powder throw was completely empty of a fast buring powder when he switched calibers. It cost him a new frame.
The second one costs him $30.00 + in parts when he loaded right at max. There is some variation in the throw to start with and I don't think he left any margine for error. I know I stop working up when I find things good enough and have not come even close to max loads, I mean if it ain't fun why go up any more. I have since reenforced the idea that you have to work up loads with the guy.
Power Pistol seems to work pretty good in 40. You might find problem with Win primers as there seems to be a QC problem with the new brass colored primers. I use CCI and have not had any problems with the Glock liking them.
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'Bash Mob' Warning in Long Beach, CA
Officials in Long Beach, California are warning residents about a potential "bash mob" possibly planned for Friday afternoon.
Bash mobs are unruly crowds that group together to race through streets committing petty crimes such as assault and property damage, reports CBS LA. One of these mobs happened in downtown Long Beach on July 9, and investigators discovered another one planned for 2 p.m. today, July 19.
"The Long Beach Police Department takes this issue very seriously and will be prepared to arrest anyone whose intent is to commit criminal acts," Long Beach Police Sgt. Aaron Eaton said. "We will continue to support everyone's right to free speech and assembly. However, the police must also protect the safety of those victims targeted by these 'bash mobs."'
The mobs organize on social media, come up with their own names, and group together via the metro.


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Are You A Quitter; Why Only 2% Of People Stick With Anything
I was training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master, Rigan Machado, and one of the things that we were talking about was consistency.
Out of the 10,000 people that have trained under Rigan, only 200 have earned their black belt.
"It's not the guy with the best ability, but the ones that never give up."
What's an example of something that you have been procrastinating on that you can go back and pursue?


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St. Louis Cardinals pay tribute to Oscar Taveras at Busch Stadium
The St. Louis Cardinals paid tribute on Tuesday to outfielder Oscar Taveras, who was killed along with his girlfriend, Edilia Arvelo, in a car crash Sunday night.
The Cardinals lit the stadium lights in right field in an empty Busch Stadium in honor of Taveras.
A lone light in right paying tribute to Oscar. #RIPOscarTaveras pic.twitter.com/jVMSqgvwah— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) October 28, 2014
A moment of silence was held for Taveras and Arvelo before Game 6 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium Tuesday night.
•ROSENBERG: For Juan Perez, death of friend Taveras overshadows Series
Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura also paid tribute to Taveras by writing "RIP O.T. #18" on his cap.
Touching moment in Kansas City as @MLB and @Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura pay tribute to the late Oscar Taveras. pic.twitter.com/9Uj1WVWBNX— Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) October 29, 2014
Taveras, 22, was traveling to his hometown of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, at the time of the accident. He was driving when his sports car collided with a tree, according to a police report.
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We are having work done on our home, so not much cooking is happening. I'd like to make some shashuska (one dish, won't generate too much mess), but I can't see my way to making naan in the chaos that surrounds me. I'm particular about eating good bread, so I hope someone can steer me to some good naan. (No problem to use the oven to heat it up; I just can't make my own yeast breads at this time.)
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JERUSALEM - Guns are seen everywhere in Israel - semi-automatics slung from the shoulders of soldiers waiting for the bus, cradled by security guards stationed at checkpoints and building entrances. The sight can be jarring to the uninitiated, but it quickly becomes routine with more time spent in this contentious neighborhood.
Despite how prevalent guns may seem, their numbers among civilians are very low. Israel has highly rigorous background checks, which experts credit as the main reason gun deaths in Israel are relatively uncommon, certainly in comparison to the United States. (A spokesman for the Israeli police declined to provide exact statistics.)
"Israelis do not have the right to bear arms; it's a privilege granted by the government," says Dr. Shlomo Shapira, a professor at Bar Ilan University who has studied guns in Israeli society. "They wouldn't even accept an application unless you have a valid reason. An ordinary citizen from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem wouldn't even apply because they don't have a reason."
The most common reason accepted - aside from working for a security company - is living or working in areas characterized as dangerous, like in settlements in the occupied West Bank amid a mostly Palestinian population. Israelis in the north, which borders Syria and Lebanon, or the south, which borders Gaza and Egypt, are also more likely to be granted firearms because of the perceived security threat. Permits can also be granted for hunting.
Applicants have to provide police and mental health records, in addition to proving that where they live or work is dangerous. They also have to have had training, and undergo training every three years or risk losing their license.
Around 10,000 Israelis apply for a permit every year, of which only 20 percent are granted, according to the Ministry of Internal Security. There are around 170,000 guns registered to civilians, approximately 2 percent of the almost 8 million people living in Israel. Of the permits granted, almost all - 90 percent - are for handguns. The possessions of a semi-automatic for an ordinary citizen "is really an exception," says Moshe Dyan, the head of the section that issues permits in the ministry.
"Does gun ownership make people safer? I believe that it is if the gun or firearm is given in the hands of people who meet the demands," he says. "In other cases it might be more dangerous than positive. Multiplying the numbers of firearms among civilians could be much more harmful."
There are, of course, numerous examples over the years of both Israeli and Palestinian civilians using guns to murder each other.
Shapira has researched terrorist attacks in Israel going back to the 1930s and says that in more than 70 cases, armed civilians played a major role in stopping the attack. But he argues that fewer weapons in society is better because most civilians "lack a level of training and the willingness to undertake risk in society. These two elements you don't buy in a gun store."
Off-duty soldiers in Israel are allowed to take their weapons home if they serve in a dangerous area, with bullets but unloaded. Shapira says Israelis are more mature with guns because of the country's mandatory military service.
"You learn to respect firearms and the potential danger emanating from them. In the military there's a very strict policy of gun safety," he says. "On one hand you're used to having firearms around, on the other you're aware of the danger."


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Weak Chinese VIP market dampened Wynn Resorts' (NASDAQ:WYNN) results last week but the stock rose on higher dividend expectations as the company decided to double its quarterly dividend to $1 per share in 2013. [1] That said, the weakness in the VIP market in Macau (China) is certainly a concern given Wynn's dependence on it. We estimate that close to half of Wynn's value comes from Macau VIP Table Games. While the mass market table games revenue in Macau increased by more than 8% in Q3 2012 compared to the same period last year, VIP segment declined notably. [1]
The VIP market is relatively more dependent on the state of the economy and therefore, Wynn has suffered some setbacks due to slow Chinese economy. Even in the last quarter, Wynn Macau's overall revenues fell down by 7.1% primarily due to the decline in VIP table games revenues. If we look at this quarter, even though the win percentage was higher, the VIP table games turnover declined by more than 12%. [1] Additionally, high competition in Macau from other players is another factor weighing heavy on Wynn. Given these headwinds, one might ask if this means the future is gloomy for Wynn?
See our complete analysis for Wynn Resorts
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The company states that the VIP market in Macau seems to be stabilizing, even though things have been a little slow recently. [2] As the Chinese economy improves, we can expect VIP table games turnover to resume its growth as evident in our current forecasts.
Wynn's management believes that there is still significant potential to increase the penetration in VIP market in China. [2] Additionally, the company is working on constructing a new establishment in Cotai strip and that should help its growth.
In essence, there might be short term pressure on growth in Macau, but given Wynn's competence and expected improvement in the market, the long-term potential remains.
Our price estimate for Wynn Resorts stands at $119, implying a premium of roughly 5% to the market price.
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