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Needless to say I creosote (white) smoked the turkey and was barely able to eat Thanksgiving dinner. In searching for what went wrong I found SMF.com. Last night I hickory smoked a small beef brisket and had much better results with TBS. I should receive a new Maverick ET733 Wireless BBQ Meat Thermometer tomorrow and plan on a visit at Sam's Club today for something to smoke. I have found this forum so helpful and I look forward to sharing and learning here as I grow. My goal is to learn to master the smoke and make North Carolina BBQ like I grew up on!


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2013-2014 SRT Returner & Officer Information
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, industrial innovation, and real option creation
We look at the effect of the US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) financial regulation on industrial innovation. Our theoretical framework shows it creating immediate uncertainty about its costs and future resolution of cost and managerial performance uncertainty. Real option value is created for investment delay. We construct a panel of patenting data and fit our model to it. We find a dip in patenting after SOX and subsequent medium term recovery, with larger dips for small, risky, and new companies. In the medium term, these companies continue to have relatively lower patenting. Like SOX, the dynamic behaviour is found only to apply to US companies. Our results have implications for policy and analysis.
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Duquesne University School of Law Research Paper No. 2012-17
37 Pages Posted: 4 Dec 2012
Date Written: 2012
The rapid pace of Marcellus Shale Development in Pennsylvania has brightened the economic outlook of the Commonwealth, but has seriously disrupted the environmental and social well-being of many small communities. The hydro-fracturing process that frees the natural gas embedded in the shale poses threats to water resources, air, wildlife, and aesthetics, which may collectively change unique attributes of place and the experience of local residents. In December of 2011, Pennsylvania's General Assembly proposed legislation that would severely truncate local authority to enact ordinances that address environmental and land use concerns associated with gas drilling. The legislation was signed into on February 14, 2012. This article assesses the new restrictions through the lens of a feminist conception of sustainable development. By supplementing the traditional dimensions of sustainability with insights from feminist scholarship related to women and development, field research in community health, and legal theory, a more place- and people-specific framework for sustainable development emerges. When measured against this enriched framework, the local ordinance limitations in Pennsylvania's legislation fall short. It is hoped that the application of a feminist-infused theory of sustainability to an existing development controversy will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the ways in which feminism can meaningfully inform sustainability issues.
Keywords: Marcellus Shale, sustainability, sustainable development, Act 13, land use, local ordinances, Pennsylvania, municipalities, fracking, natural gas, feminism, feminist theory
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Perkins, Nancy D., The Fracturing of Place: The Regulation of Marcellus Shale Development and the Subordination of Local Experience (2012). Duquesne University School of Law Research Paper No. 2012-17; Fordham Environmental Law Journal, Vol. 23, No. 2, 2012. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2184358


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Central Catholic an unfriendly foe in win over Gateway
Paris Ford waited an extra second, long enough to let Gateway's Delvon Randall leap in the air and land on his back.
When Randall came crashing down, he fouled Ford, and Central Catholic's freshman got up right away and began jawing at Randall.
Such a play is befitting of Ford, who plays with reckless abandon, but also consider that Ford and Randall are first cousins.
"Hey, basketball's a competitive game," Ford said. "There's no friends in basketball."
Ford and the rest of Central Catholic were anything but welcoming as they used a strong third quarter to thump Gateway, 84-60, in a Section 2-AAAA home game Friday night.
Ford scored a game-high 18 points, including the two third-quarter free throws after drawing contact on Randall.
Central Catholic pulled away with a 14-0 run during the second half of the third quarter as Kevin Wharton-Price, Rashaad Wheeler and Ford drained 3-pointers.
The Vikings outscored Gateway, 25-15, in the third, getting eight of those points from Ford.
"I have no clue," Chuck Crummie said of why his team was so determined in the third quarter. "We have not had a good third quarter all season."
Sean Whalen and Alex Schoppen scored 12 points apiece for Central Catholic, which eclipsed its per-game average by 24 points. The Vikings have put up 160 points in their past two games, both wins.
Central Catholic (8-5, 5-1) scored eight of the first 11 points in the fourth quarter to put it away, a stretch punctuated by a 3-pointer from John Petrishen with 6:08 to play.
Whalen's steal with less than a minute left in the first period led to a tic-tac-toe scoring play, Bricen Garner to Schoppen to finish a 6-0 run that gave Central Catholic a 14-10 lead with 49.5 seconds left.
The Vikings outscored Gateway, 17-12, in the opening quarter.
"Everybody was so into it," said Whalen, who's from Monroeville. "The bench was going crazy. It felt surreal out there."
The lead changed hands seven times during the second quarter as Gateway's Shomari Thomas scored eight points in the first 3:10.
Ford finished the first half with a slashing layup that gave the Vikings a 35-31 lead at the break.
Gateway (9-4, 5-1) played without Montae Nicholson, who will be out until next week with a back injury.
The Gators struggled with foul trouble early and never put together a sustained run against Central Catholic's zone defense.
Daylon Harris led Gateway with 12 points. Thomas Kromka, who fouled out early in the fourth, had 11, and Thomas finished with 10.
None of that, though, meant much to Gateway coach Mitch Adams.
"We didn't show up," Adams said. "Central played well. We got in foul trouble right away, and (Central) dictated the tempo of the game.
"We missed a lot of layups and foul shots. These kids have to show up. They didn't show up tonight."
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Pictured from top to bottom: Larry Smith, Hugh Burgess, Linda Bacigalupo, Nancy Hedrick, and Dave Eldridge
Tri-County's Foundation Board Welcomes Five New Members
(By Lisa Garrett)
PENDLETON --- Five community leaders have been elected to serve on Tri-County Technical College's Foundation Board of Directors.
Joining the Board's current members are Hugh Burgess, representing Anderson County, Linda Bacigalupo, Dave Eldridge and Larry Smith, all representing Oconee County, and Nancy Hedrick representing Pickens County.
Members of the Foundation Board raise money to supplement appropriations thereby helping the College to meet the educational needs of the citizens of the tri-county area.
Mr. Burgess is president and managing partner of Consolidated Southern Industries (CSI), a mechanical, electrical and general contractor services company located in Anderson. Prior to CSI, he spent 25 years in different engineering and management roles in manufacturing, including 11 as plant manager with Clark Schwebel in Anderson. His last position at Clark Schwebel was corporate director of engineering for Hexcel Schwebel. He left in 2001 to enter into a partnership in 2002 with Anderson businessman Carey Jones, who owned CSI.
His board memberships include Anderson University Board of Trustees; Anderson Federal Credit Union, supervisors committee chair; AnMed Health Foundation (vice chair), Foothills Gala and the Camellia Ball Sponsorship Committee supporting Pediatric Therapy Works. He is past chair of Anderson Interfaith Ministries Board and the Anderson Vocational Rehabilitation Board. He is a member of Welcome Baptist Church, where he is a deacon, treasurer and Sunday School teacher. He is a former board member of Leadership South Carolina and a former chair of the Anderson Area YMCA board.
He is a 1977 graduate of Tri-County's Engineering Technology program and has attended Limestone College as well as Southern Wesleyan University. At the spring 2011 commencement, he received the Tri-County's Distinguished Alumni Award, which highlights his dedication to his alma mater.
Mr. Burgess is married to Rita Prater Burgess and they live in Anderson.
Mrs. Bacigalupo is president of Tri Tech, USA in Liberty. She and her husband, Joe, own the custom manufacturing company that specializes in fabricated metal and plastic products for industrial, government and DOD customers in the United States and Canada. They relocated from Burlington, Vermont, to Liberty in 2009.
Mrs. Bacigalupo received a paralegal/accounting degree from Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT, and an accounting degree from Trinity College of Vermont. For two years she was a litigation administrator and paralegal for Connecticut General Life Insurance in CT.
Currently she is secretary/treasurer of Waterstone Property Owners Association and she serves on Clemson University's outdoor lab advisory board. She and her husband live in West Union.
Mr. Eldridge serves as director of Mountain Lakes Business Development Corporation which helps entrepreneurs to start businesses and create jobs in the tri-county area. He develops and coordinates training programs in association with Tri-County and Clemson University. He also serves as a SCORE counselor to small businesses.
After graduating from college and military service as an Army Officer in the special forces, Eldridge began his career with BF Goodrich. After a move to South Carolina to head up Goodrich's manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, he settled in Columbia where he worked with the State Development Board, now the Department of Commerce, as its Director of International Division. He later became director of economic development. After 12 years he was recruited by North Carolina to serve as assistant secretary of commerce. Later he returned to the private sector to lead marketing and economic development for a major electric utility. Most recently he retired as the CEO of a manufacturing company in Florida.
His awards include the Fulbright Award and the Order of the Palmetto.
He and his wife, Margaret, live in Keowee Key.
Mr. Smith is plant operations manager for Schneider Electric in Seneca. He holds B.S. and MBA degrees from the University of Pittsburg. He is a member and president of the Oconee County Industrial Group, a member of SDOC Business Education Partnership and the Clemson University Continuing Education Board.
Since 1988, Schneider Electric has supported the Tri-County Technical College Foundation through annual gifts, all devoted to advancing educational opportunities and instruction. The company was honored with the College Foundation's 2010 Philanthropist of the Year award. This award is the Foundation's highest and most prestigious honor.
Mr. Smith and his wife, Judith, live in Seneca.
Ms. Hedrick is the former president and CEO of Computer Software Innovations, Inc. (CSI Technology Outfitters in Easley). She co-founded CSI in 1989. She recently sold the company that has grown from two employees to 250 today.
She holds a B.S. from the University of Missouri and continued her education in Computer Information Systems at Western Carolina University. She is a member of the Pendleton Regional Education Center Advisory Board and has served on the board of CompTIA (computer technology industry association) since early 2011 and on the CSI Board of Directors since 2005. She lives in Greenville.


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Calling All Green Thumbs: Sustainable Sundays and Master Gardening at the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum isn't just about flora, fauna, and fossils. In an effort to make sense of today's gold mine of environmental information, the museum is bringing back its Sustainable Sundays series, and introducing a brand-new gardening workshop for experts and newbies alike.
The museum's Sustainable Sundays series, now in its second season, is a great source for LA's green-minded population, with booths, talks, activities, and specialists helping museum-goers make sense of today's wealth of material on sustainability. This Sunday's segment includes Raw Inspiration for visiting farmers markets in the LA area, as well as reps from the Children's Nature Institute, Public Matters, the LA Conservation Corps, and Trash for Teaching. Gardening experts help visitors plant their own portable herb gardens, while museum volunteers conduct garden tours and supply info on organic farming, soil, water, and GMOs.
Speaking of gardening, the museum teams up with the University of California Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener Program for a four-class Master Gardener Workshop, also kicking off this Sunday. Florence Nishida leads the series on the museum's South Lawn, where she'll give hands-on instruction on healthy soil, watering, transplanting, and growing pesticide-free organic food.
Sustainable Sundays: Good Eats, on Sunday April 11th, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM): 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. Free with $9 admission to the museum.
Master Gardener Workshop, on Sundays, April 11th, 18th, 25th, and May 2nd, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at NHM. Cost is $15 per workshop, or $50 for the 4-class series. Register for workshops at: (310) 455-2231 or email@example.com.
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Admission Year 7 - Students must have gained a selective place through the Kent PESE and placed Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School on their Kent Secondary Common Application Form, in order to be eligible for admission. Details of the Kent PESE are available from the Kent County booklet 'Admission to Secondary School in Kent 2016'. There is no guarantee of a place to applicants who meet the over-subscription criteria.
Sixth Form Admissions arrangements - The School has a mixed Sixth Form. Priority will be given to existing students transferring from Year 11. The admission number for external candidates will be 80, but this figure may be exceeded in the event that this, the number of internal students transferring into Year 12 and the number of students transferring into Year 13 are less than the overall total figure for the Sixth Form, which is 400.
The school is an academic institution where the expectation is that students will achieve top grades at A Level. The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:
- At least seven subjects at grade B or above at GCSE; including in English and Mathematics.
- The minimum entry requirements specified by the subjects of their choice, with students normally achieving grade A/A* in subjects studied at AS Level.
- Students choose 4 subjects to study in Year 12. They must qualify for 4 subjects to qualify to join the Sixth Form.
Where learners have achieved better results than their predicted grades, they will be considered based on the grades achieved and ranked accordingly for any places that become available as a result of other learners failing to meet the required entry levels.
In Year Admissions
An 'In Year admission' is the process whereby you apply for a place at a school if your child is already attending school and you wish to move them to another school. Applications for admission to the school at any time other than the start of Year 7 should be made via the school by completing an In Year Casual Admissions Form (IYCAF). A copy of the form can be found HERE.
Applicants who have not passed the Kent Test will be tested by the school to obtain evidence of their ability to keep pace with the work at this selective school. Students will be tested in English, Maths, Science and a Modern Foreign Language (we offer French, German and Spanish), and will be based on material that your child should have studied according to the National Curriculum for her age group.
The school admits eligible students who are successful in our Admissions Tests where places are available in Years 7 – 9. Admission part way through the preparation for GCSE examinations (Years 10 & 11) is not advisable, and would only be made in exceptional circumstances where a place is available.
Parents will be advised of the outcome of their application. Should an application be refused, parents have a statutory right of appeal and they should write to: The Appeal Panel Administrator, Kent County Council, Legal and Democratic Services, Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 1XQ
Further information can be found HERE
Criteria for Over-subscription
Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care – a child under the age of 18 years for whom the local authority provides accommodation by agreement with their parents/carers (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or who ceased to be so because they became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order under Part IV of the Act.
Current Family Association - a brother or sister attending the school when the child starts. In this context brother or sister means children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers and sisters.
Health and Special Access Reasons - Medical / Health and Special Access Reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents'/guardians', physical or mental health or social need means there is a demonstrable and significant need for their child to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school.
Nearness of children's homes to school – The distance between the child's permanent home address and the school is measured in a straight line using Ordnance Survey address point data. Distances are measured from a point defined as within the child's home to a point defined as within the school as specified by Ordnance Survey. The same address point on the school site is used for everybody. When we apply the distance criterion for an oversubscribed Community or Voluntary Controlled school, these straight line measurements are used to determine how close each applicant's address is to the school.
In the event of any of the above criteria being oversubscribed, priority will be given based on distance as described above with those closest being given higher priority. In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place.
If siblings from multiple births (twins, triplets, etc) apply for a school and the school would reach its Published Admission Number (PAN) after admitting one or more, but before admitting all of those siblings, the LA will offer a place to each of the siblings, even if doing so takes the school above its PAN.
Parents have a statutory right of appeal, should an application for a place be refused, by writing to the Local Authority, Legal & Democratic Services.


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Another big crowd. Another electric atmosphere. Another cracking game.
Another thrilling finish.
The USD-SDSU men's soccer rivalry did not disappoint again, and this time it was the Toreros' turn to play heart breaker. Stephen Posa's low shot through traffic in the 89th minute gave USD a 2-1 victory before 2,967 at Torero Stadium.
It ended a five-game streak of the road team winning, and it might have rescued a Toreros season that was heading south quickly after opening with two disappointing losses (including one on Friday in which they surrendered three goals in five minutes). It also exacted a bit of revenge for last year, when the Aztecs prevailed 3-2 on a controversial late penalty kick.
For Coach Lev Kirshner and his Aztecs (1-1-1), it was the second time in three days they allowed a goal in the final two minutes. On Friday they managed an incomprehensible 46 shots against Long Island University ... and tied 2-2 after surrendering the equalizer at 89:58.
"In this game, one of the coaches is going to have indigestion," USD coach Seamus McFadden said. "I had it last year. It's Lev's turn this year."
It didn't take long to get goals, or get in scuffles, both trademarks of this increasingly competitive rivalry.
Abraham Villon, SDSU's 5-foot-5 midfielder who transferred from Arizona Western Community College in Yuma, split the USD defense with a short pass in the ninth minute, and Canadian John Pegg blasted it into the upper right side of the net.
USD had equalized 12 minutes later. Daniel Meade, a sophomore midfielder from England, launched a rocket from 30 yards into the upper corner, and the momentum had swung back to the Toreros.
The first yellow card took only a minute longer than the first goal, when Ata Ozbay was booked for a hard tackle. By the end of the half, three more yellows had been issued for rash challenges – all followed by a heated exchange of words and the occasional shove.
USD had more of the play in the second half and twice came close to finding the game winner before Posa's heroics. Aztecs goalkeeper Blake Hylen slapped away a shot by Conor McFadden, the son the head coach. And in the 73rd minute, Dan Delgado curled in a free kick from the left side and Posa's diving header slammed off the crossbar.
"That would have been crazy if that went in," said Posa, a senior. "I got solid contact. It went where I wanted it to go. Off the head, I thought it was in. But you have to get up and keep going. I knew we were going to get another chance, and luckily it landed at my feet."
It came off a corner kick from the right side. Hylen tried to punch it clear, but USD forward Patrick Wallen headed it first, the ball bounced into the goal mouth and Posa drilled a low shot through a tangle of players into the left corner.
"The lads needed to win for their confidence after we self-destructed on Friday," McFadden said. "We focused on playing for 90 minutes – no resting. I thought we imposed our will on them in the second half. Maybe they tired a little bit, I don't know. But we started pressuring them high and we seemed to put them out of their rhythm."
The 2,967 was just 176 under what the same teams drew on the same night – the Sunday before Labor Day – a year ago. Both crowds are probably the largest in San Diego history for college soccer. The USD record book lists several attendances of "4,000 SRO" from NCAA Tournament games, but those are from the days before the expansion of Torero Stadium, when there was seating on only one side (that officials now admit holds less than 3,000).
When we'll see another SDSU-USD game at Torero Stadium is a different story.
The USD men technically owe the Aztecs two games at the SDSU Sports Deck after they agreed to play here two straight years. And the women currently refuse to play, despite big talk from their athletic directors that the two schools should compete in all sports.


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One of the most important aspects of the Annual Meeting is providing opportunities to see new work.
Each year during the Meeting, NPN highlights new work of diverse contemporary performing and visual artists in the US.
You will get to see performing art work in lots of places: during the special international showcase of Tokyo-based Faifai at the CAC on Thursday, during the LIVE & ON STAGE performance showcases at the Civic Theatre on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, screened during the MEDIA SLAM and described at the "IN THE WORKS" session.
The Visual Artists Network (VAN), NPN's initiative for touring visual artists, will kick off the Meeting with an Opening Reception at the Contemporary Arts Center.
Live streaming returns to the Annual Meeting
NPN is continuing its collaboration with #NewPlay TV!, a collective media outlet for live events and performances relevant to the new play sector, in order to live stream the Annual Meeting performances. #NewPlay TV! is an interactive TV outlet that streams any discipline of performance in order to advance the conversation around new work. #NewPlay TV! is LIVE, which means like the performance it is a one-time only event, only it reaches a wider national and international audience.
Special International Showcase of Tokyo-based Faifai @ CAC
Thursday December 12 @ 8:00pm
Seating is free and for Annual Meeting attendees only, but capacity is limited; Tickets will be issued at registration on a first-come first-served basis.
Live & On Stage Performance Showcases @ the Civic Theatre
Friday December 13 @ 6:00pm
Saturday December 14 @ 3:30pm
Friday December 13 @ 6:00pm (Show order below)
- Kataalyst Alcindor, Untitled
Spoken Word, New Orleans
- ArtSpot Productions, Go Ye Therefore
Theater, New Orleans
- Tsunami Dance, In Between
Dance, New Orleans
- Michaela Harrison, The Healing Room
Music, New Orleans
- Sean Dorsey Dance, The Secret History of Love
Dance, San Francisco
Saturday December 14 @ 3:30pm (Show Order Below)
- Antonio Garza, Men in Uniform
Theater, New Orleans
- Nejla Yatkin (NY2 Dance), Oasis: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Arabs & the Middle East
Dance, Washington, DC
- Mudlark Puppeteers, The Mysterious Axeman's Jazz
Puppetry, New Orleans
- Mondo Bizarro, Cry You One
Theater, New Orleans
- Holcombe Waller, Surfacing
Multi-Disciplinary, Portland, OR
Katrina Andry, New Orleans, LA, Mammy Complex: Unfit Mommies Make for Fit Nannies, 2011, Digital media and color woodcut reduction, 40″ x 60″
VAN Visual Art Exhibition @ Contemporary Arts Center
Thursday December 12 @ 6:00pm Opening Reception
Featuring artwork by:
- Castillo, Installation
Los Angeles, CA
- Eric Gottesman, Photography/Video
Washington, D.C./Cambridge, MA
- Katrina Andry, Printmaking, New Orleans, LA
Who gets to perform and exhibit at the Annual Meeting?
Creation Fund Recipients
Artists who have been co-commissioned by NPN Partners through Creation Fund support over the last three years are considered for the national performances. Additionally, artists are selected on the basis of the following:
- Their Creation Fund work has premiered by the end of the previous fiscal year
- They have never been showcased at a previous Annual Meeting
- Feedback from NPN Partners and their co-commissioners
- Feasibility within the capacity of the venue, the Annual Meeting budget, and the NPN contract (ideally 7 pp or less)
- Tourability within the NPN
- Diverse representation
- Quality of work
The selection process includes review of stated criteria, proposals submitted by artists, media and press packs as well as panel's personal knowledge.
New Orleans Performance Showcase Artists
New Orleans Showcase Artists are nominated and selected by New Orleans-based committees. Curatorial criteria include: readiness to tour, a mix of disciplines, genres, generations, ethnic and cultural representation, as well as the quality of work.
VAN Visual Art Exhibit Artists
Artists who have participated in the VAN program in the past three years and New Orleans-based visual artists were invited to submit proposals. Artists were encouraged to propose projects that would best present their work. Participating artists will be engaged under a VAN Exhibition Residency contract and will serve a week-long residency at the Annual Meeting.
ArtBursts are 5-minute low- or no-tech "pop-up" performances that are selected from the pool of interested registered Artists. Look for ArtBursts throughout the Meeting! Here are this year's ArtBurst artists (schedule TBA):
- Emanuelee Bean
- Katie Ka Vang
- Soomi Kim
- Gary Kubota
- Meryl Murman
- New Noise
- Shani Peters


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By Charles Vernon
From: Tucson, AZ
Jan 1, 2001
|This is an incredible problem with interesting holds. Most people start with both feet on the smaller of two blocks, but a direct start, which I couldn't do, makes the problem harder and seems to be the full line.
By Peter Beal
From: Boulder Colorado
Oct 16, 2002
|I did a start off the ground from the right, getting the first pocket with the left, and using a tiny pocket just right to get to the good flake on Hagan's. It seems pretty hard.
By Zach Roth
May 13, 2003
|Classic route although getting to the starting holds is somewhat strange for the small folk.
By Ryan Olson
Mar 14, 2004
|Yes Zach, we small folk must stick together and compalin about them giganter folk.
By Colin Lantz
From: Nederland, CO
Apr 3, 2004
|Hagan's Wall 1969 by Paul Hagan. One problem left is Dandy Lion (Dandy Line V5 according to B.H. guide) - early 80s by Dan Stone; this problem is seldom done and is not as hard as it looks once the beta is known - a real circus trick dyno. Left of this is Launching Pad, which has lost a key crystal. This problem is actually two problems left of Dandy Line (P.A. says "...still right of a kind of inset is a difficult route over an overhang...). P.B. says V4, B.H. says V4, P.A. calls it Hagan's Alcove, by Paul Hagan in 1969. IMHO - I think there is a direct line between Dandy Line and Launching Pad that has yet to be done.
By Colin Lantz
From: Nederland, CO
Apr 3, 2004
|Hey John - did you do that line between Dandy Line and Launching Pad?
By Anonymous Coward
Oct 11, 2004
|I think the really positive starting left hand crimp/sidepull must have broke in the last year or so. I used to be able to send this pretty consistently, but I can barely pull onto the starting holds now. There is still something there, but it isn't nearly as good as it used to be.
By goldielocks
Nov 27, 2005
|The right hand flake seems to flex everytime I see someone on this problem. You should avoid this problem after the rain, lest we soon have a new harder version.
By Andrew Vojslavek
Jun 28, 2006
I went to Flagstaff the other day, and being a short dude and reading Benningfield's book I was lost. I believe he stated, "Start contorted..." what the hell? Do I stack a pad to reach up, the rock to the left, or am I missing something?
By Brian Frank
Aug 29, 2006
rating: V5- 6C
|If you're 5'7" or taller, you should be able to start on the smaller, lower boulder at the base of the problem (the chalky rock in the pictures). I started out odd and off balance crimping on two small holds; leaned out right and got the good pocket all while keeping my right foot high on the above mentioned boulder.
By Captain Splatt
Oct 23, 2006
|I don't know why, but it took me forever to get this line, but when I did, it was kind of anticlimactic. If it was a few feet taller, it would be awesome.
By Peter Beal
From: Boulder Colorado
Jun 16, 2008
For video of Hagan's and the Consideration, check my blog:
By Captain Derp
Jun 8, 2010
|The temps sure do make a difference with this problem and many others at the 'staff... is it November yet?
By Peter Beal
From: Boulder Colorado
Jan 30, 2011
|The good flake on Hagan's has broken substantially, making it a bit harder but not more than V6.
By Tank Evans
Apr 9, 2012
|Just went and hit up my old Flagstaff circuit today. Climbed Hagen's and did not know it had broke, still feels like V4-5.
By GregH
From: San Diego, CA
Apr 14, 2016
|Super fun route! Anyone ever start one move lower? Right hand in the pocket, left hand pinching/crimping the double pebble, then punching up with the left hand to the crimp? Did it yesterday, and it definitely adds some difficulty despite only being one more move.


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The Vipers just keep striking.
The North Coast Vipers baseball organization has grown over the last several years and now has 12 teams that boast several Lorain County players.
The organization ranges from 10-years-old-and-under leagues to 18-years-old-and-under leagues. There are plenty of success stories, such as multiple tournament championships, multiple league championships and having multiple players have college baseball careers.
The North Coast Vipers organization was founded by Mike Godles in 2004 and has grown tremendously. The Vipers consists of Northeast Ohio's best baseball players from schools mostly from Lorain County. The Vipers play in a lot of elite tournaments throughout the season, along with competing in their respective divisional play. The Vipers expanded to two teams in 2008, three teams in 2009 and expanded to 12 teams in 2010.�
The Vipers organization puts a heavy emphasis on the training part of the game, providing year-round training developing each players individual skill sets and improving fundamentals while providing a team concept.
"We help young men achieve their goals of playing baseball at the collegiate level with our first two graduating classes seeing 21 out of 25 players move on to collegiate baseball," Godles said. "Even with the successful college placement we are still geared toward helping a player become a high achieving high school player as well."
Godles oversees his organization and also manages when needed. His staff of instructors include Oberlin College's head baseball coach Adrian Abrahamowicz, Baltimore Orioles Triple-A assistant coach Erie Cormell, former MLB player and Southview graduate Tony Miller, Brandon Cantrill, Bob Beck, P.J. Carter, Gary Lilly and Doug Benzel.
Great success
This past season, Tim Mudrock managed the 14-and-under Vipers Blue team, which went 41-15 overall on the season. The team finished as runner-up in the Cal Ripken Experience tournament, which was played in Aberdeen, Ma.
This group played in six championship games during the season, including winning the CVBA 15U Open Division title. They also won the championship game in the Bring the Heat tournament, defeating Northern Ohio Baseball, 7-6. Wellington's Max Carevic and Amherst's Nick DeJesus led the team on the mound with DeJesus throwing three scoreless innings to secure the win.
"We all like being around each other," DeJesus said. "We all get along really well. We love playing baseball. There's no drama, just fun. It was pretty tough at times because all the teams we play are really good.
"The coaches have helped me out a lot. The winter training at Oberlin College was pretty helpful to me. Playing Major League Baseball is one of my dreams, but I have to set short-term goals to get to long-term ones. Right now, I just want to make the high school team as a freshman, then be successful between my freshman and senior years to make it to college. Then I want to be successful there and hopefully my dream comes true one day."
The team started the 2012 season with a bang by winning the Hatfield McCoy Shootout in Cincinnati. They went undefeated, topping teams such as Flash Baseball, Louisville (Ky.) Riverhawks, A-1 Baseball (Cincinnati) and Longhorns Baseball, whom they defeated to claim the championship. Devontae Washington helped lead the offense, while Casey McConihe pitched 51/3 innings of shutout relief in the win over Louisville. Carevic pitched a complete game, four-hit shutout in the semifinal to get to the championship game.
"That game I was really accurate, and my curve ball was working," said Carevic, who has been with the Vipers for two seasons. "We play like a team. The main reason I play for the Vipers is their coaching is the best. They give a lot of one-on-one time and it helps a lot. I love our coach. He's like the best coach ever. We have a lot of timing plays that work really well."
Other local players on the team include: Andrew Abrahamowicz, Turner Mudrock, Luke Yacobucci, Austin Salinas and Darien Knowles-Hall.
Going long
The Vipers 10U team, which went 34-12 overall, ended the season with a tournament championship in Battle Creek, Mich.
The Vipers won in dramatic fashion, defeating the Union Grove Broncos Select (Wisconsin) in the championship game as they rallied from a 5-3 deficit going into the bottom of the sixth. Wellington's Ben Bliss led off the inning with a triple, and the Vipers scored two to tie the game. With two outs and runners on second and third, Avon Lake's Jared Krukowski came through with a walk-off single.
They also came in second place in the Puritas Elite Division and were the champions of the Wellington Memorial Tournament, where they hit seven home runs in a 16-1 championship game win over Ohio Hit Club.
Area players leading the Vipers were Bliss, Avon Lake's Kevin Pincura and Sheffield Lake's Michael Weber.�
League champs
The Vipers 11U team was coached by Mike McClure, along with Mike McClellan and Simon Moussa. They took first place in the Puritas League with a 14-4 record and finished as runner-ups in the league tournament.
Leading the offense was Amherst's Mike Houston, Wellington's Grant McClure and Avon's Logan Allomong. On the mound, Amherst's Cameron Karnik and Amherst's Kyle Dalzell were the top pitchers.
Other local players include: Wellington's Steven DelCampo and Mason McClellan; Amherst's Tyler Hopkins, Dylan Strausser and Xavier Ramos; and Avon's Kyle Moussa.
Puritas champions
The Vipers 12U team, who went 27-21 overall, played a very competitive schedule to expose the players to a high level of travel baseball. They were the Puritas League and tournament champions this season and competed in five other tournaments and played in two different leagues.
Vermilion's Ryan Strittmather batted .655 with 10 triples and 11 home runs, while Oberlin's Justin Sands batted .541 with seven triples and 14 home runs.
Wellington's Trevor Garfield and Mason Montgomery led the team on the mound.
Other Viper updates
The Vipers 14U team went undefeated at the double elimination NABF Regional held at Cene Park in Youngstown. The Vipers beat Creekside Fitness, the Youngstown Class B champions, 12-8 in the championship game to punch their ticket to the NABF World Series, which was played in July at Pemberton Park in Youngstown.
The Vipers 16U team coached by Bob Beck, won their fourth championship in the past two summers, going 6-0 to win the Midwest Showdown Tournament in Cincinnati. The Diamond League Mickey Mantle team went 23-8 overall, and it also finished as runner-up in the Cincinnati Elite tournament with a 6-1 mark. Last season, the team went 33-8 and are a combined 56-16 over the last two summers. The team finished up the season playing against older competition, entering the 17U Freedom Classic Division, the 18U Buckeye Elite Division and the CABA High School World Series.
The Vipers 18U team went 20-17-1 overall and placed fourth in the Ohio Prospect League. They finished third in the University of Pittsburgh tourney, third in the AABC State Tournament and fifth in the Midland Regional. They also participated in the University of Notre Dame tourney, Cincinnati Flames tourney, Northern Ohio, Boys of Summer and Diamond Boys tournaments.
Their local players include Elyria Catholic's Scott Lilly and Dan Whitacre; Vermilion's Mitch Peterson and Ryan Miller; Elyria's Spencer Smith and Avon's Ryan Rogers.
College ties
Other Vipers from Lorain County who have played or are currently playing college baseball are Elyria's Nolan Neuschaefer (Baldwin-Wallace), Jacob Neuschaefer (Kent State), Seth Harshberger (Bluffton University), Brandon Grunda (Lake Erie College) and Dan Poskocil (Notre Dame College), Amherst's Kyle Hagerich (Mercyhurst), Vermilion's Anthony Lobando (Northwestern CC of Ohio), Midview's Nick Miller (Oberlin College), Clearview's Ian Mezlak (Ohio University) and Avon Lake's Tyler Beck (Ohio University).
For more information on North Coast Vipers baseball, go to northcoastvipers.org.


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Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013/01/16 - Flintfox International is pleased to announce its alliance with Microsoft to deliver deeper integrated business solutions - Flintfox.com.
Flintfox International confirmed today that they have been invited to join the Microsoft Dynamics Global ISV program. The partnership will ensure that Flintfox customers will be able to leverage the latest innovations on Microsoft Dynamics platforms and Flintfox TPM integrated software.
Flintfox, a long time global provider of advanced trade software integrated for Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, indicated that inclusion in the ISV program was the result of the unique value proposition that Flintfox TPM represents to the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. TPM for Microsoft Dynamics is a scalable solution for enterprises to optimize their trade funds management. The unique product structure and flexibility extends Microsoft Dynamics AX trade functions so businesses are able to:
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The Global ISV program will allow us to capitalize on the extraordinary success we have today and align Flintfox TPM closer to the Microsoft technological platforms, says Mike Ridgway, Flintfox CEO. We will work in a much more collaborative way with the Microsoft Dynamics AX development team to ensure our customers better leverage both Microsofts and our own innovations.
We are delighted to have Flintfox International join the Microsoft Dynamics Global ISV program, said Doug Kennedy, Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Partners. By combining its trade promotions unique expertise with Microsoft Dynamics AX for large enterprise customers in manufacturing and distribution, Flintfox serves as an example of the innovation and added value our partners are offering customers.
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Aortic dissection is a condition in which a tear forms in the wall of the aorta, allowing blood to enter the vessel wall, and dissecting (or tearing apart) the layers of the wall. Aortic dissection can rapidly lead to death, and should always be considered a medical emergency.

What Causes Aortic Dissection?

Aortic dissection occurs when the outer layer of the aortic wall becomes "weakened," allowing a tear to form. This weakening is associated most commonly with hypertension. It can also be seen with connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma and with Marfan syndrome, Turner syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chest trauma (such as with Princess Diana), and with inflammation of the blood vessels. Aortic dissection is also caused by cocaine use.

Aortic dissection is most commonly seen in people between 50 and 70 years of age and occurs more often in men than in women.

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When aortic dissection occurs, blood enters into the wall of the aorta, tearing apart the layers of the wall. A very large volume of blood can go into the aortic wall, and this blood is lost to the circulation - just as if severe bleeding had occurred. The dissection can travel along the length of the aorta, occluding the blood vessels that arise from the aorta and causing damage to the organs supplied by those blood vessels. Aortic dissection can lead to aortic regurgitation, pericardial effusion, myocardial infarction, neurologic symptoms, kidney failure, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Furthermore, the aortic dissection can rupture, leading to massive internal bleeding.

For all these reasons the mortality with aortic dissection, even with rapid and aggressive treatment, is quite high.

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Most commonly, aortic dissection causes the sudden onset of a very sharp, severe, "tearing" pain in the chest or back, that often radiates to the abdomen. The pain can be accompanied by syncope (loss of consciousness), by severe shortness of breath, or by symptoms of a stroke. Generally, the symptoms with aortic dissection are so frightening and so severe that there is little question in the victim's mind about whether immediate medical help is needed.

How Is Aortic Dissection Treated?

Treatment depends on which portion of the aorta is involved, and on the condition of the patient.

In all cases, patients with aortic dissection are brought to the intensive care unit, and are immediately placed on intravenous medications (usually with nitroprusside) aimed at significantly reducing their blood pressure. Lowering the blood pressure can slow the continued dissection of the wall of the aorta.

Patients are also given intravenous beta blockers (either propranolol or labetalol) to reduce the heart rate, and to reduce the force of each pulse. This step is also aimed at limiting further dissection.

Once the patient's vital signs have been stabilized sufficiently, an imaging study (most commonly using a CT scan or MRI) is performed to fully define which part of the aorta is involved. Depending on its location, the dissection is labeled either as Type A or Type B.

Type A Dissections. Type A dissections are seen in the ascending aorta (the early part of the aorta that supplies blood to the heart, the brain, and the arms). Type A dissections are usually treated with surgical repair, which usually consists of removing the damaged part of the aorta and replacing it with a dacron graft. Without surgery, these patients are at high risk for aortic regurgitation, myocardial infarction or stroke. Surgery is difficult and complicated, however, and the risk of dying with surgery is as high as 35%. Surgery is recommended for Type A dissections because the mortality is even higher with medical therapy alone.

Type B Dissections. In Type B, the dissection is confined to the descending aorta (the part of the aorta that lies in front of the spine, and supplies blood to the abdominal organs and the legs). In these cases, mortality is not measurably better - and may be higher - with surgery than with medical care. So treatment most usually consists of continuing medical therapy, that is, continuing blood pressure management and beta blockers. If evidence develops of damage to the kidneys, intestinal tract or lower extremities, however, surgery may become necessary.

Recovery From Aortic Dissection

After the acute aortic dissection has been treated, the recovering patient must remain on beta blockers for the rest of his/her life, and excellent blood pressure control is a must. Repeat MRI scans are performed prior to hospital discharge, a few more times over the next year, and every one to two years after that. This close follow-up is necessary because, unfortunately, about 25% of survivors of aortic dissection will require repeat surgery for recurrent dissection over the next few years.

Because aortic dissection is at least life-altering if not lethal, it is far better to prevent it than to treat it. You can reduce your odds of having aortic dissection by paying close attention to your cardiovascular risk factors, especially hypertension, and working aggressively to improve your risk profile.

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Erbel, R, Alfonso, F, Boileau, C, et al. Diagnosis and management of aortic dissection. Eur Heart J 2001; 22:1642.

Hagan, PG, Nienaber, CA, Isselbacher, EM, et al. The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD): new insights into an old disease. JAMA 2000; 283:897.


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And, the people of Cuesta Park exemplify the traditions of the era it resembles. Genuine kindness and respect for each other and their neighbors is an everyday occurrence.
In 2001 Sarah Donahue discovered Cuesta Park in her search to find a neighborhood that provided good schools and pleasant people.
"I've found that in spades," Donahue said. "I was thrilled to rediscover that there were people who know their neighbors, and they talk to each other."
Frankie Borison, resident of Cuesta Park since 1989, echoes Donahue's sentiments. "It's our own little oasis."
A key component to the sense of community that resounds in the Cuesta Park neighborhood is the Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association, or CPNA.
Kim Merry, a resident since 1964 and previous neighborhood association president, credits the creation of the CPNA to the neighborhood's struggle to keep the Cuesta Park Annex, an additional 12 acres of underdeveloped land, in its natural state.
"I know a million people just from hanging out in my back yard," Merry said. A chain-link fence is all that separates her yard from the Annex.
The CPNA won its battle and the annex remains untouched, and according to Bruce Hurlburt, Mountain View's parks manager, people all throughout the community enjoy this unique aspect of the park.
"It gives folks a chance to feel they're not in the middle of the city," he said.
The CPNA was instrumental in the initiation of a vital activity that takes place throughout the year in the Cuesta Park neighborhood, the initiation of the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training.
"In case of a widespread emergency the CERT teams, neighborhood volunteers, are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood," said Russ Jones, CPNA's acting president.
"CERT training has brought the neighborhood together," Donahue added.
Neighborhood gatherings abound in this Mountain View locality, and many of them take place in the sprawling 25-acre park bearing the neighborhood's name, Cuesta Park.
The park plays host to summer concerts, fall picnics, wildflower planting, and every May it's the location of the Mountain View chapter of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
Oren Shachal, a Cuesta Park resident since 2004, has participated in the Relay for Life event for the past two years, and plans to take part again this year.
"It was a great experience," she said, "an experience I wasn't expecting, very emotional."
Pam Lehner, Cuesta Park resident since 1972, plays a crucial part in this event as the Cancer Center Concierge at El Camino Hospital. "I love that it's in our neighborhood," she said.
The neighbors of Cuesta Park help her throughout the year by dropping off donations of items that she can take to the Cancer Center patients including hand-knitted hats.
"We really watch out for one another," Lehner said of her Cuesta Park neighbors.
The same can be said for the entire community of Cuesta Park. As Kim Merry puts it: "It's like Mayberry RFD."
CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOLS: Little Acorn Preschool, 1667 Miramonte Ave.; St. Timothy's Preschool, 2094 Grant Road; YMCA Kids Place, 525 Hans Ave.
FIRE STATION: No. 2, 160 Cuesta Drive
LOCATION: bounded by El Camino Real, Grant Road, Cuesta Drive, Miramonte Avenue, Castro Street
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association (CPNA), vice president and acting President, Russ Jones, 650-961-9682
PARKS: Bubb Park, Barbara Avenue and Montalto Drive; Cuesta Park, 615 Cuesta Drive
POST OFFICE: Blossom Valley, 1768 Miramonte Ave.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS: St. Joseph, 1120 Miramonte Ave.; St. Francis High School, 1885 Miramonte Ave.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Mtn. View-Whisman School District — Bubb Elementary School, Graham Middle School; Mtn. View-Los Altos Union High School District — Mountain View High School
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Ok, I might as well get my thread started, though it might be pretty tame, at least for a while. Unfortunately I didn't have the presence of mind to take any "before" pictures. Suffice it to say I'm sure we've all seen a stock Disco 2.
I picked up this truck about 2 months ago. It's my first truck ever. In fact, I said I'd never own a truck up until just a little while ago. However, after starting a family, it sort of became inevitable. I have a trackday car I've had for years, but with the addition of our son to our family, it became impossible for the whole family to go to trackdays. I also had two turbo blow-ups in a row which resulted in one limp home, and one borrowed truck tow home, neither of which were fun.
I also have an enduro motorcycle, and a Seadoo, and would like to take both on family vacations up to the cottage. But, that was impossible with only a small car to tow with. It was an either/or problem and deciding was sometimes hard, and limited the use of both machines.
So, it became necessary to get a truck so I can tow larger trailers. Now, once I made that leap, I figure if I'm going to have a truck, might as well get a real truck and use it for more than just towing. I have always loved vehicle based exploring, but motorcycles sort of preclude my wife and son from coming. I also will not put my son on an ATV because I think they're dangerous. Even I don't like riding them. I prefer motorcycles, because in the inevitable event that they fall on you, they weigh drastically less.
I have a soft spot for any vehicle with any kind of "motorsports" heritage, and I'm somewhat of a British and/or European car fan, so that placed Land Rovers squarely in my sights. I considered a Freelander because of the economy and driving quality, but knew that towing what I want would be a bit of a stretch. That, combined with the Disco Camel Trophy heritage kind of made it the only option for me.
That being done, I decided the 04 was the best of the breed. You get the bigger engine, CDL that works WITH the traction control. You get the latest styling which I like, and they're newer with less rust (so that I combat it before it gets bad) and the least miles. They're also last of the line, and (hopefully) have most of the bugs worked out.
I looked at a couple different ones, including a G4 edition, and an 03 Trek. Most turned out to be a bit rougher than I would like, but I'm still wondering if I made the right decision passing up the Trek. Oh well.
I found this Epsom Green on Tan Leather 04 SE, it was in good shape for a lease return, with one month of warranty left. I intend this vehicle to be my daily driver as well as being used for trips and such, so I'm going to keep things relatively mild. I don't think I'll be lifting it, because I am concerned about vehicle dynamics on the road. I also have learned not to stray too far from the factory engineering because you start to get into the snowball effect with a never ending list of must-do's.
Ok, so, the first thing I did was put on some Canada flag decals in what I think are the Camel Trophy positions. Just a bit of a signature thing for me, as my car has them in on the rear windows like a rally car.
Second, I traded somebody the factory 18" Hurricane wheels for a set of P38 16's plus cash. I was hoping for a set of 03-04 6-spoke wheels as I think they're the most modern, but I took what I could get. Once I had those, I bought some 245/75/16 Cooper ST-C tires. I went with this size because it's the biggest size you can fit without lifting and no rubbing. I also didn't want anything too out of proportion with no lift. I also like them because they're a very common size, and should be easier to find under duress if necessary on a trip.
Recently, I painted the wheels with Duplicolor bronze wheel paint. I think it really makes them look less lame, and makes the whole truck look much tougher even though it has small tires. I don't think the pictures do it justice.
I'm pretty happy with these tires as being pretty aggressive, but not going to full-on mud tires.
I have also installed a RAM mount for my Garmin GPSMap 76Cx. Personally, I think this is the perfect GPS. It's a hand held. I originally bought it for hiking. It's exactly like the more common 60Cx, but the 76 floats so that's an added bonus. Nice for boating use. The Cx models have the new high performance antenna that gets WAY better reception than earlier models. I also use this GPS in a Touratech mount on my motorcycle. Now, I have it in the truck. It does rudimentary road routing, but it's not the best at that. But, it take a topo map which many of the car based units will not. I also installed an external antenna to help get reception through the heated windscreen. It works awesome. As you can see, I even get great reception inside my garage with the door closed! It works great even under the heaviest tree cover.
Lastly, I installed my Sirius satellite radio system. I can't live without this ever since getting it back around 2002. I'm an early adopter, and I'm hooked. I can get tunes, or the BBC *anywhere* which is nice. The head unit is piping through the factory amp via pre-amp out from the head unit. The whole thing still sounds like crap... hopefully eventually I'll replace the amp and/or speakers. I'm not sure which is the prime culprit.
So, that's what I've done for now. Future mods will likely be a front bullbar and winch. Haven't decided on what yet, maybe even fabricate my own. Ditto on the rear bumper, sliders, and fuel tank guard.
I do want a roof rack, but I don't think a full on expedition rack. I already have a SportRack basket, which may be used when necessary. I would like roof lights, but they might be mounted to a crossbar instead. I also intend a hood blackout. I will probably have to install some type of HD springs, and I'll go with something that results in only a mild lift. Bilstein is my favorite shock manufacturer and if I do diffs, they'll be Tru Tracs.


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The verified, uncensored diary of an American WWII infantryman, from enlistment in 1943 through his baptism of fire in the rugged Vosges Mountains of France in late 1944. This book is purely the candid, point-blank thoughts of an intelligent 18-year old infantry scout, and includes honest accounts and reflections on leadership, training, and comradeship, good and bad, inspirational and disappointing. Kept in violation of US Army policies which forbade the maintenance of personal journals in combat, what was once an operational security violation is now a brilliant vehicle for understanding the experiences of an American infantryman...the last time America defeated a world-class foe!
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Cargill Nebraska beef plant temporarily closed due to fire
Cargill Inc said its beef processing plant in Schuyler, Nebraska was closed early on Thursday due to a fire and an ammonia leak.
The causes of the fire and ammonia leak are unknown at this time. Damage to the plant was still being assessed, but no injuries were reported, said Cargill spokesman Michael Martin.
Both production shifts were canceled on Thursday and it is unknown whether the plant will operate on Saturday to make up for lost production, Martin said.
"The fire department had an extremely difficult time with water nozzles freezing in the cold temperatures," said Paul Kruse, Colfax County Sheriff. Three neighboring fire departments from Clarkson, Howells and Columbuswere called into assist in battling the fire, he said.
The fire was located in the crawl space between the ceiling and roof of the plant. Damage occurred to a heating and cooling unit on the roof as well as some insulation.
Early assessments showed no damage to meat products, but that was still being determined, Martin said.
As of 10:15 a.m. CST (1610 GMT), the fire department remained on the scene with thermal imaging equipment tracking down hot spots in the building, Kruse said.
Cargill will work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to determine when the plant can resume production, which could be as early as Friday, Martin said.
The plant processes about 5,000 head of cattle per day, has 2,100 employees, and it located about 90 miles west of Omaha, Nebraska, Martin said.


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Coma Girl, The Jonathan Ross Show, Children of 9/11: Weekend TV Picks
This week's Comedy Showcase is Coma Girl, The Jonathan Ross Show features Benedict Cumberbatch and Channel 4 commemorates the September 11 attacks with Children of 9/11.
Comedy Showcase: Coma Girl, Friday, C4, 10.30pm
After last weekâs entertaining offering from Inbetweeners boys Simon Bird and Joe Thomas , we have this less successful pilot written by Jam And Jerusalem co-writer Abigail Wilson. Three school friends â a breastfeeding mum, a bohemian type and a down-on-her-luck TV presenter â meet on a monthly basis to see fourth friend Lucy, who is in a coma. Itâs more upbeat than it sounds and, as Lucy becomes more aware of her surroundings, we get whimsical glimpses into her subconscious. But the performances are way better than the pedestrian script deserves. SL
The Jonathan Ross Show, Saturday, ITV1, 9.45pm
The new ITV incarnation of Jonathan Ross's chat show drew a mixed reaction from viewers and critics last week, but while his Americanised sets are questionable, his list of guests remains impressive. Tonight the veteran chat show host welcomes Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Carr and The Saturdays onto his sofa. And once the tongue-in-cheek chatter and no doubt fairly crude jokes are over, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers will provide the music.
Children of 9/11, Sunday, C4, 9pm
On the tenth anniversary of the September 11 atrocities, this documentary tells the story of the children who lost parents in the attacks. Amongst them is a girl whose father was one of 60 Muslims killed in the collapse of the twin towers, as well as three sisters who lost their father, a passenger aboard flight United 93. This thorough but uplifting documentary follows the children for a year of their lives as they discuss what it's like to lose parents in such unimaginable circumstances.


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Agency Expansion Highlights Growing Client Base
BOSTON'AMP Agency announced today the opening of a New York City office to support its growing client base in the greater New York metro area. Headquartered in Boston with an office in San Francisco, the expansion into the New York market reflects AMP Agency's growing roster of New York-based clients and continued commitment to service key clients with an in-market presence.
Matt Jacobs, an AMP veteran with broad marketing experience spanning roles in business development, planning and program execution for clients such as John Hancock, Staples, TJX, Hasbro and the Food Bank For New York City, will lead the office. As VP, Managing Director, Matt will be responsible for managing all operations tied to the development and growth of the New York presence.
'I'm honored to be a part of AMP's formal introduction to the New York market,'? said Jacobs. 'We currently work with so many fantastic New York-based clients, and I'm excited to lead the charge as we formally establish a presence and build upon our existing client roster.'?
AMP Agency is an integrated marketing agency that employs an 'Insights Inspired, Results Driven'? approach to conceive, develop and implement innovative marketing solutions for leading Fortune 500 brands. AMP's services include Brand Strategy, Creative, Media Planning and Buying, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Search, Social Media, Interactive and Mobile Development, Analytics and Experiential Marketing.
'This expansion is an example of AMP Agency's commitment to providing clients with the best possible service and value,'? said AMP Agency CEO, Gary Colen. 'It is an exciting time for the agency and our clients as we further expand our national presence with the opening of the New York office.'?
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Goodbye, old friend.
A closing ceremony Thursday gave students and teachers a chance to bid a fond farewell to the structure that housed the West Holmes High School since 1965.
Afterward, students gave their old lockers a final check and assembled outside the building. Led by some members of the marching band, a long procession of students lugged books, bags and personal belongings down the hill and across the parking lot to their new "home" at the recently completed West Holmes High School.
Freshman through seniors spent the rest of the school day exploring and acquainting themselves with a building much larger than the one to which they were accustomed. Many used maps to locate their classrooms. Others experimented with combinations to their new lockers. Office staff was busy answering students' questions, giving directions and re-assigning locker space.
The first official day at the new school will be Monday. A week later, on Feb. 28, West Holmes sixth through eighth graders will be moved into the old high school, which will become West Holmes Middle School.
The band played the school fight song as students assembled in the gym for the ceremony that opened with a welcome by Principal Michael Dorr.
"Our purpose here today is to say goodbye to an old friend and acknowledge the commitment and leadership provided by the community ...," Dorr said. "Two generations of students have attended here at West Holmes High School - many of you seated here today have had your parents attend here."
Dorr said the building, constructed in 1965, is "held in high regard and honor by them because of the memories they have of their high school days."
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In Krakow, New Year's Eve (Sylwester) is a big deal, with its epicenter being the Market Square.
Here a large open-air concert is held by some of the biggest Polish stars.
Right before midnight, the countdown begins with the sound of the bells from St. Mary's Cathedral and then past the stroke of midnight the new year fireworks lights up the night sky over St. Mary's Basilica.
According to estimates, every year around 150,000 to 200,000 people gather here to celebrate the New Year.
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The ministry for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will propose amendments in the next Parliamentary session to remove the definition of small scale industries out of the sector law, which will give the administration flexibility to increase the qualifying thresholds.
The MSME Act, 2006, defines a micro enterprise as the one which has an investment of up to 25 lakh in plant and machinery, those with up to 5 crore and 10 crore investment qualify as small and medium enterprise, respectively. If the amendment is approved, the limits will be prescribed through rules and guidelines in line with inflation, which will provide a number of opportunities for MSME sector to expand.
The government also feels raising the thresholds every few years will encourage the small and medium enterprises to invest more in plant and machinery and grow bigger and add to the manufacturing sector.
At present, MSMEs are often unwilling to violate the existing threshold and expand as they fear losing various benefits reserved for them; resulting in sluggish growth in the country's manufacturing sector. Complex labour laws have also discouraged expansion as investors feel employing more people will create manpower issues.
The wholesale price index has gone up by 40 per cent between 2007-08 and 2011-12. Calculation based on that indicates that the new thresholds based on investment in plant and machinery will stand at 35 lakh for micro, 7 crore for small and 14 crore for medium enterprises.
Sector experts lauded the proposal.
Anil Bhardwaj, secretary general, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises said, "Keeping the definition out of the Act will add more employment and spur the manufacturing sector."
Today, 30 per cent sourcing from MSMEs is mandatory for FDI in multi-brand retail. If a company has to source from MSME, the company needs to be equipped to provide large quantities of products, which requires high investment in plant and machinery to be able to produce more, Bhardwaj pointed out.


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Red-shouldered Hawk Waving photos by Larry Jordan
I'm on my way to work last week and I see a rather large bird sitting on a wire. As I'm traveling rather fast, I can't identify the bird, so I turn around and slowly drive by to a safe place to turn around and get a better look. It's a Red-shouldered Hawk waving at me! Well, she wasn't really waving at me, she was doing a ballet on the high wire.
Well, ok, she was turning around on the wire, but it looked like a ballet to me.
She flew off and I missed getting a decent shot of that but as I continued on to work, around the next turn was, I believe, possibly her mate sitting on a wire. It could be the same bird, I'm not sure.
But either way, this bird is closer and in better light and I did get a shot of it when it took off in beautiful flight.
I'm not certain but this could be the pair of Red-shouldered Hawks that I was able to watch nesting last season. You can read all about them and see photos of the chicks here. You should also check out all the other great sky photos from around the world at Skywatch Friday!


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ATHENS — Trustees at Ohio University have reappointed the school's embattled president to the post for one more year.
Roderick McDavis has been dogged by budget problems, the elimination of sports teams, a plagiarism scandal and computer-security breaches. In May, some faculty members and students said they no longer supported him.
The school's trustees gave McDavis a positive performance evaluation in re-electing him on Friday. "We believe that we remain on the right path for moving this university forward, and are grateful of his work," said trustee Daniel DeLawder.
The trustees based their evaluation on progress made on seven goals, including improving communication with faculty, strengthening financial control and improving academic integrity, a university statement said. The board would have offered McDavis a raise if he hadn't already pledged to forego pay increases for fiscal 2008, DeLawder said.
Ohio University discovered breaches in computer systems last year, exposing 367,000 files containing Social Security numbers, names, medical records and home addresses. It also is probing plagiarism allegations. In March, officials revoked the master's degree of a mechanical engineering student accused of using others' work.
Trustees reappoint president of OU
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