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School Bus Drivers' Appreciation Day Wednesday, October 24, 2018
School bus drivers play an important role in the safety of Kansas' students. To honor them, Gov. Jeff Colyer has proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, as School Bus Drivers' Appreciation Day.
"These men and women dedicate their time and talent to make sure 225,578 students are transported safely to and from school and activities every school day," said Keith Dreiling, director of the Kansas State Department of Education's Bus Safety Unit. "Please take the time to help me honor them. They are extremely valuable assets and are unsung heroes in communities across the state."
While there are more than 4,100 school bus drivers with commercial driver's licenses in the state, Kansas — like many other states — has a shortage of bus drivers. In fact, openings for school bus drivers will continue to be one of the nation's top transportation workforce needs, Dreiling said.
School Bus Drivers' Appreciation Day falls during National School Bus Safety Week, which has been set aside to remind people about school bus safety. National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 22-26 this year.
Here are a few bus safety rules that parents can review with their children:
• While waiting for the bus, stay in a safe place away from the street.
• Be alert to traffic. When you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter or cross the street.
• When you get on or off the bus, look for the bus safety lights and make sure they are flashing.
• Remember to cross in front of the bus.
• If something falls under or near the bus, tell the driver. NEVER crawl under the bus to try and pick it up yourself.
• Don't jump up or down, fight, bully or tease other passengers or make a lot of noise while riding the bus. These activities can distract the bus driver, and he or she won't be able to give proper attention to driving.
For more information about school bus safety, contact KSDE's School Bus Safety Unit at (785) 296-3551.


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I hope you've been enjoying your crawl through the Dungeon today. This week I've chosen another excerpt from Book Two of the Baobhan Sith Trilogy, "Betrayed by Desire and Blood".
In this excerpt, Duncan and Kenzi–especially Kenzi–have just been through a harrowing meeting with the director of the hunter Council and his dogged and suspicious master-at-arms. Information has come to light, and our dear heroine Kenzi is very stressed. What's the best way to de-stress a tightly-wound sith girl? One guess.
Copyright © 2014 Corey Harper
Corey Harper Books
"What is it, Duncan?" Charles saw the look on Duncan's face, and frowned.
"We have a problem," Duncan said, outlining what Alistair had told him about the spy in their ranks.
Charles' eyes had widened while Duncan spoke, and now his features darkened in anger. "Damn it," he said, his voice low. "When I find who it is—"
Duncan held up a hand. "For the moment, just investigate quietly. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt."
"I don't!"
Duncan patted Charles' shoulder. "I know, and I appreciate that. But every man deserves to be heard. Just start poking around."
"You got it."
Duncan looked back towards Kenzi. "I want to get her away from all this for awhile. She's had a rough day, and Malcolm's presence is certain to keep the men stirred up for awhile about anything sith. Give me your radio." He pocketed the device when Charles' handed it to him. "I'll stay in contact. If anything pops?"
"I'll let you know," Charles assured him. He looked over at Kenzi, too. "She does look a little shell–shocked. Go. I'll hold down the fort."
"Thank you," Duncan said. He strode back to Kenzi.
"Charles is so sweet," she said, having heard the conversation with her augmented hearing. "I should thank him."
"You want to do that now?"
Kenzi looked up at his face, and caught the darkening gaze of hunger growing in his eyes. "Um, no. It can wait."
Duncan chuckled, took her hand, and the two of them passed through the gate and began running towards the hills. The miles vanished beneath their feet, their legs a blur. Soon they flashed among the trees, birdsong stilling only after they had raced past as the feathered creatures tried to react to the supersonic figures in their woods. They whooshed like wraiths among the trees, oaks first, then giving way to the redwoods.
Duncan held Kenzi's hand, the two of them laughing as they darted among the giant trees, one or the other of them dodging the broad, solid trunks. He picked her up, spun her around, and set her back on her feet without breaking his pace or hers. Her laughter was music to him. Blood was physical sustenance, but her delight was what sustained his spirit.
He let her draw a little ahead of him so he could admire her beauty. And she was beautiful. Her wild red curls whipped behind her in the slipstream their breakneck speed created, her pale exposed neck inviting his lips, the delicate curve as it flowed to her narrow shoulders begging for his kisses, his tongue, his bite. He could see her blood vessels pulsing as her heart raced faster when she realized he was watching her. Her giggle floated back to him, and she sped up.
He chuckled, a low growl of a sound he knew she could hear. A shiver raced through her, and she ran even faster, daring him to overtake her.
Can't catch me, scary brute!
Watch me.
He closed the gap, noting that her speed got better every time they ran. Her ability to heighten and improve her sith skills seemed endless. One day she might be able to outrun him. But not today.
He reached for her, feeling himself beginning to stiffen as his eyes traced her every rippling muscle, corded sinews, lush curves. She was woman, and she was magnificent.
And she was his.
Almost within his grasp, he prepared to close his fingers around her arm and sweep her around into his steel embrace. His erection grew firmer in anticipation.
His fingers closed on empty air. At the last second, the little rascal darted to the side, sensing his intentions. Her girlish laughter drifted back to him as she disappeared into the trees.
She was getting far too good at that. He growled deep in his chest, then let it rumble from his lips into the forest, the sound rising to a predator's howl. The forest silenced as each creature froze in its tracks, each hoping this new, terrifying killer was not hunting them.
He was not. His prey was something far more delicious, and there she was, a hundred yards ahead. She flitted back and forth among the trees, making it as hard as she could for him to track her, but her zigzag route also slowed her down. She still had some things to learn from him, and the thought made him happy.
He watched her, picking up her patterns. In moments he had it.
"Hello," he said, appearing right in front of her.
She shrieked in surprise and delight, crashing into him and knocking both of them skidding to the loam. He landed on his back, gathering her close to his chest in his strong arms, protecting her from the damp soil and fallen branches.
As they slid to a stop, his head bumping into a redwood and knocking a chunk from the bark, she snuggled against his chest.
"So gallant," she said.
"I endeavor to please the lady," he murmured into her ear as she drew her legs close to her belly, trying to make herself smaller and closer in his embrace.
"Oh, the lady is pleased," she said.
Her bottom rested atop his groin, soft round cheeks pressing against him. When the image of her naked behind formed in his mind, his erection grew.
"Mmm," she said, feeling his thoughts. "I like that you don't mind how round I am."
"Kenzi, my love," he said, placing a finger under her chin and raising her face so he could look into her eyes, "you are so beautiful, it makes me ache in places I didn't know I had."
"Smooth talker," she said, as casually as she could, but he felt her thoughts as well, and as the warmth spread through her, she was feeling anything but casual.
"Come on." He stood, pulling her to her feet, the suddenness of his movement and his strength making her gasp.
He pulled her along, his nostrils flaring as he scented the first moments of her arousal. He wanted her here, now, his marauding male lust demanding he take her. But his desire to strengthen their bond even more fed his yearning to make each moment of their intimacy last as long as he could.
Now mixing with her scent was that of the spring, just ahead. The fresh, fertile smell of the water called him, and he swung her into his arms. Not breaking stride, he plunged them into the icy water fully clothed, enjoying her shriek of indignation and amusement.
He dunked them both under, hearing her yelp again under the water. He surfaced them, whipping his head to send a spray of silvery water in a fan. Kenzi's arms were locked around his neck, and she came up gasping and laughing.
"How dare you, sir!" she said when she could speak without breaking into gales. "I am fully clothed!"
"Not to worry," he said. In a blur he peeled her clothes off her body, tossed them onto the bank. "See? No more pesky clothes."
"You take liberties," she said, giving him a look of mock sternness.
"I certainly intend to," he said, kissing her.
"Ohh… mmm," she moaned, tightening her arms around his neck.
He traced her full lips with his tongue, feeling the smooth soft skin, making her lips as wet as he intended to make the rest of her. His touch was gentle, almost ethereal, teasing just her lips until she parted them, a soft groan escaping her. Even in the water, he scented her intoxicating aroma, increasing every instant.
Her little tongue flicked out, hesitant, but roused and seeking his. He teased her moments longer, allowing her tongue flicks to become more insistent, until he crushed his lips against hers and thrust his tongue deep into her mouth.
Kenzi sighed as she yielded to Duncan's insistent tongue invading her mouth, playing her own tongue around his, enjoying his claim over this part of her body, and the promise that he would take far more.
She felt his big strong hands exploring the smooth skin of her back, his fingertips tracing the muscles and contours. She sensed his thoughts of pleasure as he touched her, how he marveled at the satin feel of her flesh, its softness, and her firm yet feminine musculature underneath. Having access to his feelings always made her shiver, and it did so now. How different it was in there, than in her own head! She didn't always reach so deeply as to soak up his full maleness, but she did so now.
It was harsh, to her, and somewhat cruel. But putting her perceptions into words left so much of what he was behind—like translating slang from an alien language, without understanding anything of the culture. Yes, to be a male was to have harsh and cruel aspects, but what he did with those aspects made all the difference.
For what she felt from Duncan was that he would stand between her and the ending of the world. He would throw himself on a pyre if it meant she would be saved. He would destroy a legion if he thought doing so would keep her from the slightest harm.
So while another man might be harsh and cruel to others in his life, for Duncan it meant that his primary—and primal—goal was her protection and making her feel loved. His intense maleness was an umbrella he spread over her, making sure that, every second of her life, she felt that love and protection flow from him in waves. She was tiny and could sometimes be tossed about on those waves, but she always knew he would bring her safely to shore. For that alone she loved him, and she was his to do with as he wished.
She thrilled now as his roaming hands found the curve of her round bottom and squeezed. The feeling she picked up from his mind as he fondled her was of a very aroused animal growl. No earthly counterpart existed for the type of beast she saw in him; it was huge, dark, with massive strength, and a predator's single–minded intent to bring down its prey. She trembled, knowing it was she.
The fear sent a tremor of arousal through her entire body, making her belly muscles clench, and her sex heat and throb. Her breasts began to swell, her nipples tightening against his hard chest as he crushed her to him, her soft flesh squishing as both she, and he, worked to get even closer to each other.
The fact that he was still clothed, and she naked, thrilled her beyond what she imagined such a simple difference could make. She felt naughty, and wanton, with this beautiful but fully clad man seizing her trembling, exposed body to his own.
She could feel his powerful legs scissoring the water, keeping them both afloat, strong enough that he had his hands free to do as he wished with them. She floated her legs up, encircling his narrow, muscled waist and locking her ankles behind his back. The action angled her pelvis, allowing her vulva to rub against his stomach. Just that basic contact with his sculpted belly, through his black polo shirt, caused her labia to swell and engorge with blood and desire for him. She gripped his firm waist with her legs, clamping her thighs tight, but with his body in between.
This was making her crazy! She needed to touch herself, and drew one hand from around his neck and down between their bodies, flattening her palm and fingers to slip between his stomach and hers. She could have loosened her leg grip on his waist, but no way was she moving even a millimeter away from him!
Just as she was about to slip a finger between her increasingly demanding lips, he caught her hand.
"Uh–uh," he grunted.
She lifted her head to see the look in his eyes, dark, smoldering, his lids heavy. She gasped. He would devour her!
She ground her pussy against his stomach, letting him know in no uncertain terms what she wanted. From his mind she detected a chuckle, and she knew he already knew. He was not going to let her touch herself until he decided she could!
Well, she would see about that.
She used her sith strength to shove her hand downward against his grip. It was like battling a mountain. She gained a fraction, and another, but then he pulled her hand back, and she knew he was teasing her, letting her get close, but never reaching it. And it was driving her out of her mind. For all the centuries she had been alive, she could never have guessed that the simple act of being deprived of instant satisfaction could drive her to such lustful heights. She could never have guessed, because she had never known a man like this. Until now.
She loved and ached for him all the more, because she knew he was doing this to swell her pleasure ten–fold, a thousand–fold. And she knew he would allow her release when he was damn good and ready.
I hope you enjoyed this week's naughtiness. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought.
"Betrayed by Desire and Blood" will release on May 22nd from Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, and other retailers.

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Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickup Power Rankings
FNTSY Sports Network's Pat Mayo talks with Dr. Victor Khabie and Gregg Sussman about every significant injury from Sunday, and unleashes his Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickup Power Rankings for every position. Plus, the streaming QBs and DSTs of the week.
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Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Running Back
- Lance Dunbar
- Karlos Williams
- Ronnie Hillman
- Andre Williams
- Matt Jones
- Theo Riddick
- Chris Johnson
- David Johnson
- Thomas Rawls
- Antonio Andrews
- Alfred Blue
- Bilal Powell
- Khiry Robinson
- Dexter McCluster
- James Starks
- Mike Davis
- Duke Johnson
- Lorenzo Taliaferro
- Knile Davis
- Josh Robinson
- Fred Jackson
- Chris Polk
- DeAngelo Williams
- Charles Sims
- Javorius "Buck" Allen
- Mike Tolbert
- Benny Cunningham
- Terrance West
- Jeremy Langford
Turns out, Brandon Weeden hates throwing to receivers. Apparently, when you just check down to tight ends and running backs, you break the Cowboys all-time consecutive completion record. That will always be a shameful page in the Dallas record book. Weeden connected on 22 passes against Atlanta, and four were to wideouts. Actually, wideOUT. Cole Beasley caught all four. There were only two players Weeden actually wanted to target, Jason Witten and Lance Dunbar. When Dunbar was on the field, they passed to him. He played 20 snaps Sunday (Randle 24; McFadden 10), and hauled in all 10 targets, finishing right on the century mark in receiving yardage. Dunbar still has limited value in standard formats with this type of production and lack of goal line work, but PPR players have to scoop him up. With his constant involvement in the passing game through three weeks, Dunbar has evolved into a perfect high-floor RB2/FLEX for Fantasy players that are currently struggling at RB.
LeSean McCoy has been dealing with his hamstring problem for weeks, and, now, he's apparently, "running on one-and-a-half legs". That doesn't sound good. McCoy reaggravated his hammy in the second quarter against the Dolphins. He returned to the field in the second half, but only played 12 snaps, carrying the ball 4 times, rather ineffectively I may add. There was early chatter he could potentially skip next week's game against the Giants to try and get back to full health, but it seems like Rex Ryan wants him in uniform regardless. We did just see DeMarco Murray's hamstring get down played in-week, only to see him as a surprise inactive Sunday morning, so grab Karlos Williams now as a preemptive strike. Even if McCoy plays in Week 4, I would still feel comfortable using Williams as a low-end FLEX. [Update: Turns out, McCoy MAY rest after all. That would place Williams inside the Top 15 at RB and make Anthony Dixon a desperate TD play in deep leagues]
Marshawn Lynch came into Sunday as a game time decision with a calf problem, then left the Bears game with the hamstring injury. Now, I'm not certain how serious it is, with the Seahawks dominating the game, there was really no need to push him. But, again, even though Pete Carroll is downplaying the injury, I'm always on high alert with hamstring issues. Plus, Carroll is a noted liar. Thomas Rawls is the handcuff you want, not Fred Jackson. The rookie looked great against a terrible Chicago defense, dominating the backfield touches 16-to-2 over Jackson, and he cracked 100 yards.
Never forget about the Thursday game, many already missed out on Dion Lewis because people apparently Men in Black their memory every 24 hours. Pick up Andre Williams, stash him and see how his role develops. Williams outsnapped Rashad Jennings 23/21 against Washington, and was the Giants back to get his name called near the end zone. He didn't look great on the whole (2.07 ypc), but with Jennings now playing special teams, it seems like the team wants to groom Williams for the lead back role, whether he's capable or not.
Two injury situations could result in one more week of pick up productivity off the Week 4 waiver wire. If Arian Foster doesn't make it back against the Falcons, Alfred Blue is now available in almost every league after being dropped en masse last week. However, after his 31 carries Sunday, it appears like he's beat Chris Polk back to the bench. All that said, I could really use Foster to come back immediately. Bruce Arians revealed after the Cards demolished the 49ers that Andre Ellington is expected to make his return from a PCL injury against the Rams. Nothing's ever certain, though. If Ellington's back, Chris Johnson becomes droppable, but continue stashing David Johnson. I'm still enamored with the rookie's upside.
Three games have seen three different lead ball carriers for the Titans. This week, Antonio Andrews got a team-high 12 carries. I don't know what to make of this situation. It was Dexter McCluster that actually saw the field more than any other Titans RB. McCluster played 36 snaps to Andrews' (23) and Bishop Sankey's (18). Who knows which RB will get the plurality of the touches when Tennessee returns from bye in Week 5? The thing I do know: I don't want to start any of them against the Bills. Andrews is worth an add in 14+ team leagues if you have the bench room, just to see what happens (can't hurt, right?), but I'll pass in most formats.
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Wide Receiver
- Rishard Matthews
- Michael Crabtree
- Marvin Jones
- Ty Montgomery
- Ted Ginn Jr.
- Leonard Hankerson
- Kenny Britt
- Cecil Shorts III
- Cole Beasley
- Nate Washington
- Rueben Randle
- Michael Floyd
- Malcom Floyd
- Jermaine Kearse
- Louis Murphy
- Allen Hurns
- Doug Baldwin
- Jeremy Kerley
- Dorial Green-Beckham
- Devante Parker
- Devin Funchess
- Breshad Perriman
- Eddie Royal
- Keshawn Martin
- Brandon Coleman
- Ryan Grant
- Marquise Lee
- Phillip Dorsett
- Jeff Janis
- Tavon Austin
- Markus Wheaton
- Bennie Fowler
- Tyler Lockett
- Devin Smith
- Quincy Enunwa
- Jordan Norwood
- Harry Douglas
- Aaron Dobson
- Andre Roberts
- Philly Brown
- Darrius Heyward-Bey
- Andrew Hawkins
- Devin Street
- Willie Snead
[UPDATE: Davante Adams reportedly suffered a high-ankle sprain (generally 4-6 week recovery) in the Monday nighter against the Chiefs. Whether it's that severe or not, he'll likely miss some time at the very least. James Jones gets an instant boost, but a bigger workload for Ty Montgomery (Flea Market) and/or Jeff Janis should be expected in the coming weeks. Probably Montgomery. And in the Packers' offense, tertiary options have legit Fantasy value.]
You deserve a cameo on World's Craziest Fools (Yes, that's a real show with Mr. T) if you weren't convinced by Rishard Matthews last week. Now, you're going to pay a premium to acquire his services. Six catches in back-to-back games, and the clear number two option for Ryan Tannehill. What's not to like?
While many won't believe in the Oakland offense (I do, for the record), it's tough arguing with Michael Crabtree's usage. Three games, no fewer than 8 targets in any. The stats won't be always be consistent, but like Cecil Shorts III and Nate Washington, it's all about volume.
Don't go shelling out the big bucks for Rueben Randle. We've seen this act before. He's ultra inconsistent, and primed to lose looks with Victor Cruz nearing a return.
Roddy White is still on the field, but it's Leonard Hankerson that's actually producing relevant numbers. Even if he's a tertiary option in the Falcons offense, Matt Ryan throws enough to make him rosterable.
People continue to laugh at me for recommending Ted Ginn as a pick up, and they can keep the chuckle fest going for all I care. I have no qualms plugging CAMMMMMMMMMMM's top target (Well, after Greg Olsen) into my lineup in deeper leagues. Frankly, I feel like we owe him. Not only is Ginn a big-play threat, he once fought off giant asteroids to keep the Earth from dying, tore down the Berlin Wall with Marvel super powers, led the troops in WWII, then saved Private Ryan… among his may accomplishments.
Did you know Kenny Britt has a Top 10 aDOT through three games? Well, he is. I looked it up and everything. He likely won't see 10 targets every outing, but I'm going to grab him in deeper standard leagues. Cause when he catches one, it's usually for a large chunk of yardage. Other players constantly seeing all their looks downfield: Louis Murphy, Malcom Floyd and Jermaine Kearse.
I always like stashing an upside, rookie WR for later in the season. I drafted Dorial Green-Beckham everywhere, and I'm not cutting him loose. He's scored in consecutive weeks, already establishing himself as a red zone presence, but I'm hopeful he can evolve into an every week starter the deeper we get into the season. His size/speed combo is scary; once he harnesses it, DGB is going to be a beast. Just be patient. If he's gone, I'd want Devante Parker, Devin Funchess, then Breshad Perriman on my bench, in that order.
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Tight End
- Jordan Reed
- Eric Ebron
- Ladarius Green
- Coby Fleener
- Crockett Gillmore
- Kyle Rudolph
- Charles Clay
- Richard Rodgers
- Maxx Williams
- Owen Daniels
- Anthony Fasano
- Larry Donnell
- Gavin Escobar
Somehow, Jordan Reed's ownership number still lingers around 60%. That's insane. Few tight ends are as consistently involved week-to-week (at least six receptions in every game). While the offense isn't strong, Reed's volume makes him a borderline Top 5 TE until he inevitably pulls his hamstring in a few weeks.
OK, who do we get to replace GRONKKKKKK? Well, no one is going to replace his numbers, but there are a few big men that can assist for one week. If Brandon Pettigrew continues missing time, expect Eric Ebron to remain a viable option the Lions offense. It's not that Pettigrew steals his targets, but he takes Ebron off the field. Week 1, with Pettigrew active, Ebron played just 60% of the Lions snaps. Sans Pettigrew Week 2 and 3, Ebron was on the field for over 90%. You gotta be on the field score. At least I think that's how it works. Seems logical.
You'd think Kyle Rudolph offers the highest floor from the available TEs (non-Reed category), but the Vikings offense scares me, as does a matchup against that stiff Broncos D. Outside of playing catchup most of Week 1 against the 49ers, Minnesota seems very content running the ball. Then running it some more. Then a little more. Teddy Bridgewater has only put the ball in the air 42 times the last two weeks, only completing 27 of them. I'd prefer taking a shot on a pickup that has a chance for more opportunity than Rudolph is going to see. Basically, with his low yardage total, you're playing TD or bust.
Even though he skipped Week 3 with a concussion, I would still plug Ladarius Green into my lineup over Rudolph. He draws a better matchup against the Browns, and plays in an offense that demands to chuck the ball around. The Chargers have averaged 36 pass attempts in three games. Plus, they never ask him to block! Obviously, you need to see if he passes the concussion protocol first, but, if he's in, I'm comfortable with Green in his final game before Antonio Gates returns to create headaches.
If Dwayne Allen's ankle keeps him sidelined for another week, there's nothing wrong with Coby Fleener. He's pretty meh, but useful.
Looking a week ahead for a TE bye week fill-in isn't generally necessary unless you're in a super deep league, but streaming TEs against the Raiders is becoming a thing. Week 5 will have Greg Olsen, Rudolph and Jordan Cameron out of action, so you may want to grab Owen Daniels now if you don't see any better options.
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Quarterback
- Tyrod Taylor vs NYG
- Marcus Mariota (on BYE)
- Derek Carr at CHI
- Blake Bortles at IND
- Ryan Mallett at ATL
- Andy Dalton vs KC
- Michael Vick vs BAL
- Ryan Fitzpatrick vs MIA
- Alex Smith at CIN
- Joe Flacco at PIT
If you're still reeling from the loss of Tony Romo or Drew Brees, the newfound agony of replacing Ben Roethlisberger (for AT LEAST 4 weeks) or just need a fill in for Tom Brady or Marcus Mariota Week 4, get familiar with Tyrod Taylor. TYGAWDDDDDD!!!!! Taylor's the top stream on the Week 4 waiver wire, but in reality, he's just a QB that needs to be picked up and kept, especially if you're missing Big Ben. Next five match ups for Taylor: NYG, TEN, CIN, JAX, MIA. Only the Bengals are an above average unit from that group.
It was those frisky Bengals who banged up Derek Carr Week 1, but since, Carr has consecutive Top 10 QB scoring weeks. Now he gets the pitiful Bears, who have ceded an average of 35 points through three games.
Blake Bortles had ample opportunity to pile up gaudy garbage time numbers against the Pats, and, IT HAPPENED!!! Expect more of the same, against a significantly worse defense, at Indy. The Colts have given up five passing scores in three games (Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Marcus Mariota).
Ryan Mallett only put the ball up 39 times against the Bucs, in a game Houston was winning from the outset. The Texans continue to lead the league in plays per second, and in a matchup against Atlanta, with an expected positive pass-happy game script, Mallett will continue to be high-floor stream QB through attrition.
I was wrong on Marcus Mariota. He's a legit Fantasy QB option. If Mariota's still available, you may be able to get him at a FAAB discount since Tennessee is on its bye week.
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Streaming Defenses
- DEN vs MIN
- ARZ vs STL
- PHI at WSH
- GB at SF
- PIT vs BAL
- OAK at CHI
- MIA vs NYJ (in London)
- MIN at DEN
- BAL at PIT
It's not highly likely Arizona or Denver are available to grab off the Week 4 Waiver Wire, but there's a chance, so I thought I'd include them… Everyone jumped off the Philly bandwagon, justifiably, but they are always a threat to contribute special teams points, and squaring off with Kirk Cousins generally leads to a Fantasy points bonanza… Much like last week, the Steelers defense isn't great, but persist as a streamable option. Home defenses on the Thursday short week have historically been quality streaming options. So far this year, Denver was the highest scoring unit against the Chiefs and the Giants finished 10th in Week 3… Going deeper, blindly picking on Jimmy Clausen looks to be as smart of an option as streaming against Pick Foles, Colin Kaeperpick and that awful Kirk Cousins. Hello Oakland.


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As with most of its RX line, Lange offers this model in two different fits. But testers agreed that even the wider 100-mm version felt pretty darn snug (even a little too much so for some testers). And if anything, the 80 flex rating seemed a little low. In short, it's quite a bit more ski boot than you might expect in this particular category—so if it's a good fit for your particular foot shape, you're psyched. "A real good value considering how well it handles," said Bruno.
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Using a GA in Intelligent Software Defined Radio
A piece of research completed in conjunction with the De Montfort University in 2013 demonstrated how the Genetic Algorithm Framework (GAF) could be used with a Software Defined Radio (SDR) system, to provide automatic frequency control (AFC).
The aim of AFC is to ensure that a radio system stays tuned to the desired frequency in conditions where the frequency is subject to change. The research demonstrated that a genetic algorithm (GA) can perform this task. In addition, the research showed how the GA can also handle very large changes in frequency such as the doppler shift that can be experienced with satellite communications, and the channel hopping nature of Cognitive Radio systems.
The research report can be found here... File:Report.pdf
A summary of the activity is described below.
Software Defined Radio
Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a radio system that uses software in place of components that were traditionally implemented in hardware. With the increase in power of computer systems and digital electronics, it is now possible to present a large amount of the radio spectrum to computer software for processing. This processing effectively replaces traditional radio receiver hardware technologies.
SDR Radio Controller
The basic aim is for the GA to find the desired signal within the frequency spectrum, tune the radio system to that signal and then remain 'locked' to that signal irrespective of any frequency changes large or small.
Within the research, the signal being tuned was a 620Hz bandwidth Radio Teletype (RTTY) transmission from the German Meteorological service known as DDK.
A wide bandwidth radio frequency signal was passed from an RFSpace SDR IQ radio receiver to the computer for tuning, filtering and demodulation by SDR Sharp software (SDR#). In order to provide the deeper integration required to utilise a GA for radio control, software, referred to as the 'GA Controller', was developed and incorporated into the radio system. The GA Controller is responsible for integrating the SDR# software with the GAF.
The GA Controller was developed as a 'Plug In' to the open source SDR# software and utilises the Genetic Algorithm Framework (GAF) to provide the GA based control.
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The GA Controller includes a small Graphical User Interface (shown here) that allows the properties of the Genetic Operators of the GAF to be changed. With the genetic operators supplied in the GAF having thread safe parameters, the GUI can be used to change the operator parameters whilst the GA is running. This dynamic control of the GA was monitored using the GAF events to identify such things as general accuracy, error rate and diversity. Being able to monitor the error rate and diversity graphically, proved to be an extremely useful facility in determining the configuration for the GA and the respective operators.


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Here I am, Lord -- Lectionary Meditation
Here I Am, Lord
Sometimes it comes after a bit of hesitation, and even a bit of self-doubt, but ultimately the prophet will come around and answer the call of God, saying something to the effect of: "Here I am Lord, send me." You may have made this declaration yourself, perhaps singing with deep conviction, or perhaps by rote, the chorus of Daniel Schutte's song:
Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. (Chalice Hymnal, 452).
David Edwards has set up a similar refrain in his somewhat less well-known hymn "You Have Called Me."
Who will go into the darkness where my people live in fear?
Who will speak of truth and charity so all of them can hear?
If you go where I am sending you, I will always be near.
Here I am, go for me, here I am. (Chalice Hymnal, 455)
Who has ears to hear? Who has the conviction to answer the call and the courage to follow through on this calling to bear witness to the revelation of God?
On this second Sunday of Epiphany, following upon the celebration of the Baptism of Jesus, which sealed his own calling from God, we hear other call stories – those of Samuel and Philip and Nathaniel. What do these stories say to us about how God calls us? But the question isn't merely how the call comes, but what this call means to our lives. What is required of us? Perhaps the answer to the question explains the reticence with which the prophets respond to God's calling. So, shall we go out into the desert? Shall we leave behind the comforts of home to become itinerant preachers?
And as we ponder our own callings this weekend, we cannot do so without contemplating the call of Martin Luther King, Jr. How did his sense of calling express itself? Does it offer us wisdom as to how we should be present with God in the World?
The three texts that lay before us this week have points of connection, but we must not force the connection. I'm aware that the lectionary is not always a reliable witness to the connections between texts. When we read these texts this week, we recognize they have within them a number of trajectories that we could take. And, the reading from 1 Corinthians 6 may offer us the most possibilities, but it can also be the most controversial of the texts. One can take from this a rather moralistic word, but surely Paul has in more in mind than good morals. Behavior here is connected to the ultimate message, which is the way in which we live out the call of God – for as Paul makes clear in Christ we become the Temple of God.
Samuel's call story is fairly well known to many Christians. His is a miraculous life, for he was born to a woman unable to conceive, but she prayed hard, and her prayers were answered. Her way of giving thanks was to deliver her beloved son to the priest to raise and to mentor. And so Samuel grows up serving at the altar of God with Eli, and his less than honorable sons. The days are difficult. The Philistines are at the door and rarely was a Word from the LORD heard. The people were without a shepherd, or so it seemed. Eli seems honorable enough, but he's lost control of his sons, whom he assumed would succeed him (why preachers think that it's a good idea for their children to inherit their pulpits is beyond me – of course I needn't worry, my son has no interest in my job!).
This particular passage from 1 Samuel 3 finds Eli asleep in his room, while Samuel is sleeping before the altar of God. The text says that as yet, Samuel didn't know the LORD, even though he was serving at the altar. Being an ex-acolyte I have some sense of what this means, but I never slept in front of the altar. As he is sleeping, Samuel hears a voice, calling his name. Not knowing who was speaking, Samuel went to Eli, but Eli was asleep, and his master told Samuel to go back to sleep. This would happen again, and Eli would reply in the same way. When Samuel heard his name a third time, and perhaps beginning to be perturbed with Eli, Eli realizes that something unique is happening. Samuel is hearing the voice of God, and so Eli tells his young charge to answer the next time with the words "Speak, Your servant is listening." So, when the LORD calls a fourth time, Samuel is ready, and he responds as Eli directed. From this response comes Samuel's prophetic career. He becomes the one through whom God calls first Saul and then David.
Samuel hears the voice of God, and responds, but he does so only because he is guided by a mentor. We should never forget the role that Eli plays in this story. He may not have the best of sons (neither would Samuel), but he knew that God must be calling Samuel, and he gave him the guidance he needed, so that the voice of God might be heard. Who is it that has helped us discern the voice of God?
There is another call story in the Gospel of John, but we'll wait for a moment before getting there. First we hear this word from Paul that concerns the question of freedom and responsibility for those who are called by and filled by the Holy Spirit. Samuel serves God at the altar in the Tabernacle, but in this text the readers are reminded that not only do they serve God in God's Temple, but they are God's Temple, and thus, they should behave appropriately. The focus here is on sexual immorality. There are plenty of scholarly examinations of this text, which carries the phrase "the two will become one flesh." It is a word we hear and reflect upon in weddings, for it is the assumption that in marriage the two become one. Paul is concerned about those who are sleeping with those are not part of the body of Christ, and thus are merging their bodies with those who do not serve Christ. It has led to a whole conversation about being "unequally yoked." That's a discussion I'll leave for another time. Instead, perhaps we would be wise to head the earlier admonition. Being that they have been washed clean (baptism) and made holy God in the name of Christ and in the Spirit of God (do you hear that Trinitarian formula in verse 11?). Being that they have a new status, one that has given them freedom from the bondage of their old lives, they need to be careful about what they do with this freedom.
It is a word of great wisdom that Paul offers: "I have the freedom to do anything, but not everything is helpful. I have the freedom to anything, but I won't be controlled by anything." Freedom is ours, but so is responsibility – I shall not be controlled by my desires and my appetites, but instead by the leading of God who has freed me, cleansed me, and made me holy. I am called to live in this fashion – not because it is the moral thing to do, but because I am the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I am the dwelling place of God. It is a difficult word to hear because, well, too often I am controlled by my appetites. I am guilty as charged, and thus I am forced to rely on the grace of God. But grace is no excuse; it is simply a word of new beginnings.
In the Gospel of John we read what appears to be a call story. Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael to be disciples. Jesus finds Philip who finds Nathanael, though Jesus is able to see Nathanael, before Philip ever goes to call him to meet Jesus. But this is more than a call story; it is a continuation of the unveiling of the Word in human flesh, as defined by John in his prologue (vss. 1-14). When Philip invites Nathanael to meet Jesus he points his friend to the testimony of the Law and the Prophets – he is, Philip declares, the one we've been looking for. He is, therefore, the Messiah of God. One wonders about Nathanael's initial perspective, for according to John, Jesus says of this possible disciple: "Here is a genuine Israelite in whom there is no deceit." Could this mean that Nathanael had questions and that Jesus found this attitude to be positive?
When Nathanael asks Jesus how he knows this about him, Jesus tells him that he had seen him under a fig tree even before Philip went to get him. This leads to a confession of faith: "Rabbi, you are God's Son. You are the King of Israel." Yes, Nathanael recognizes him to be the Messiah. But Jesus presses – do you say this because I saw you under a tree? This is just the beginning, for greater things will come. And then Jesus says – Heaven will open and you will see God's angels going up and down between heaven and earth, to where the Human One, the Son of Man is residing. The reference to this opening of Heaven may have two referents – one would be a hearkening back to the story of Jacob's Ladder, where Jacob sees the heavens open and a ladder going up into the sky upon which angels ascend and descend, leading Jacob o declare: "The LORD is definitely in this place, but I did not know it" (Gen. 28:16 CEB). The second might be the baptism of Jesus, wherein God gave God's imprimatur on Jesus' ministry, declaring Jesus to be the Son of God (Jn. 1:29-34).
For John this episode is a revealing of the true identity of Jesus, the Word made Flesh. For John, there is more to Jesus than meets the eye. And the question then is – how shall we respond? What difference does this make to who I am and the way I live in the world? Indeed, will I answer, as does Samuel – "Speak for your servant is listening."


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The triumph of the cross is the pattern for the Christian life. In the death of Christ we witness the death of death itself. Through the cross, Christ defeated your worst and last enemy. He won the war. And in this same way, you're to fight the remaining battles, confident that the outcome is decided and in your favor.
Reading the gospel sets your thinking in a completely different direction than that of personal potential and self-empowerment'things our society put such a high value to. The gospel calls you to be out of step with the world. You and I must die in order to live. We lose our lives in order to find them. We become strong by becoming weak.
Yet we too often lack the courage and conviction to embrace these gospel paradoxes. Instead, we look at our needs, wants, and desires and formulate a plan we expect God to honor in order to meet them. This keeps us focused on getting our own way rather than on releasing God's redemptive power in our lives.
How different this is from praying 'Your will be done"Jesus' prayer as He went to the cross. The world looks upon this and sees weakness, vulnerability,'and foolishness. Yet, if you believe the Bible, you believe the apostle Paul when he says the cross is the power and wisdom of God.
Men, we're not better than our Master. Jesus Christ's life was cross-shaped, and ours should be also.


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Jackson family lawsuit can proceed against AEG
A judge on Wednesday ruled the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother can proceed against concert promoter AEG Live, setting up a legal showdown between Katherine Jackson and the company she blames for the "Thriller" singer's demise.
The lawsuit accuses AEG of being responsible for medical decisions made by Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, whose care was funded by the company.
Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's June 25, 2009, death, age 50, from an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol which the doctor gave as a sleep aid and other sedatives and painkillers.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos on Wednesday denied a motion by AEG, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Entertainment Group, to dismiss Katherine Jackson's case against the company.
But the judge said lawyers for the singer's 80 year-old mother would need to show evidence of fraud, negligent infliction of emotional distress and civil conspiracy.
Palazuelos said she had doubts about civil conspiracy, because there were no details in the lawsuit saying AEG and Murray had an agreement to break the law, in providing medical care to Jackson.
"If the object was to get him to rehearsals, I don't see that as a wrongful or illegal act," she said.
Jackson was preparing for his "This Is It" series of 50 comeback concerts in London when he died, and Murray was going to accompany him to Britain for the shows.
AEG attorney Marvin Putnam, in arguments before the judge, said the company could not have realized beforehand that Murray's medical decisions would lead to Jackson's death.
"It's not foreseeable that Michael Jackson or anyone else was going to die in their own home of propofol," Putnam said.
During a preliminary hearing last month in the criminal case against Murray, witnesses testified that propofol is administered in surgery and never recommended for home use.
The judge in that separate case found there was sufficient evidence to try Murray, and he wondered out loud why the doctor would have used propofol on Jackson as a sleep aid.
Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial is scheduled to begin on March 28. He faces a maximum of four years in prison.
Katherine Jackson's wrongful death lawsuit was filed in September and includes the singer's three children as co-plaintiffs.
Kenny Ortega, a choreographer who was directing Jackson's rehearsals, was originally named as a defendant. But Katherine Jackson's attorneys recently dropped him from the suit, citing new information.
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Margit Zacharias obtained her Diploma in Physics (Solid State Physics) from the University of Leipzig in 1980, and her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Magdeburg in 1984. In 1999 she got her habilitation in Experimental Physics at the University of Magdeburg. She joined the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics/Halle in 2000 with a position in the prestigious C3 program of the Max Planck Society where she established and led the Nanocrystals and Nanowires Group. This was followed by a move in 2006 to the University of Paderborn, Germany, where she was a Professor for Applied Physics. In 2007 she moved to the Albert Ludwigs University in Freiburg, joined the Institute of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) and runs the Laboratory for Nanotechnology.
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- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 01/28/14)
Oxford native among 15 new inductees of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
(State News ~ 01/28/14)
Fifteen students, including Danielle Samuelson, an Oxford native, have been inducted into the Alpha Tau Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Central Community College-Grand Island.
McCook's Kruger graduates from SCC with Associate of Applied Science degree
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
Adam Dean Kruger, a McCook native, was among the students who earned degrees, diplomas or certificates from Southeast Community College in Nebraska following the 2013 Fall Quarter.
Eight from area make Wayne State Dean's List
(State News ~ 01/28/14)
Eight area natives were among the more than 800 students at Wayne State College named to the school's Dean's List.
Nebraska Science Festival invites educators to first Teachers' Night event on April 24
(State News ~ 01/28/14)
Teachers interested in science are invited to attend the first Nebraska Science Festival Teachers' Night on Thursday, April 24, in Lincoln.
Congressman Smith announces 2014 Congressional Art Competition
(State News ~ 01/28/14)
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-Nebraska) is encouraging high school students in Nebraska's Third District to submit their artwork for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition by March 2.
Blaine Adrian Farrar
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Blaine Adrian Farrar June 19, 1926 - Jan. 26, 2014 CURTIS, Nebraska -- Blaine Adrian Farrar was born on June 19, 1926, at his parents' home north of Maywood. He departed this earth on Jan. 26, 2014, at his home in Curtis, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Eileen (Shirley); his parents, Vance and Fern Farrar; two brothers, Lynn and Dale and one sister, Veryl Tuttle...
Teddy Leroy Wickard
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Teddy Leroy Wickard Feb. 1, 1927 - Jan. 24, 2014 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Teddy Leroy Wickard passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 86 years old. Teddy was born on Feb. 1, 1927, at Jerry City, Ohio, to parents, Ralph and Bessie May (Dyer) Wickard. On Feb. 29, 1944, he entered the US Navy during WW II. He served on the USS Welles USS Rupertus, part of the 7th fleet in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged April 19, 1946...
Kenneth Potthoff
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Kenneth Potthoff BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- Kenneth Potthoff, 82, a longtime resident of Haigler, Nebraska, died Sunday (Jan. 26, 2014), at the Sarah Ann Hester Home in Benkelman. Survivors include children, Kevin Potthoff and wife, Donna, of WaKeeney, Kansas, Leesa Wark and husband, Kerry, of Colby, Kansas, and Tonya Stover and husband, Ryan, of Norton, Kansas; sister, Shirley Blakeney and husband, Joe of San Diego, California; sister-in-law, Betty Summerville and husband, Milo, of Coos Bay, Oregon and four grandchildren.. ...
On the record
(Other Record ~ 01/28/14)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
Commissioners open bids for jail equipment
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County commissioners opened bids for kitchen appliances and storage systems for the new jail during their weekly meeting Monday morning. Commissioners took no action on the bids, but gave them to Prochaska & Associates architects Bill Huey and Scott Lundberg, who will review them and return Monday, Feb. 3, with their recommendations to commissioners...
Official warns of noxious weeds in county
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Bill Elliott, Red Willow County, Nebraska's weed control superintendent, told county commissioners during their weekly meeting in McCook Monday morning that he has found the weed "houndstongue" in Red Willow County. Houndstongue is on Nebraska's "watch list" of invasive plants that could become a threat to Nebraska land and water quality and the farming/ranching economy...
Skate park receives challenge grant
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Local skate park enthusiasts took another step forward recently when they received an $8,000 challenge grant to assist with fund raising for their project. Karl Shaddock and Jan Korell with the McCook Community Foundation Fund presented the grant earlier this month to representatives of the Build McCook a Skate Park group...
Wauneta native to lead Corn Board
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- A former Wauneta, Nebraska, man will take over as executive director of the Nebraska Corn Board, effective July 30 with the retirement of Don Hutchens, the corn board director for 27 years. In discussions of Hutchens' retirement announcement, succession planning and options, the board of directors interviewed and selected Kelly Brunkhorst, originally from Wauneta, to succeed him. Brunkhorst currently serves as director of research for the Nebraska Corn Board...
Stay informed, get involved in political process
(Editorial ~ 01/28/14)
President Obama's approval rating is down to 46 percent from 55 percent a year ago, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll, and tonight's State of the Union speech isn't likely to convert many of those who are already critical of his leadership. Frustrated at being unable to push much of his agenda through Congress, the president will report his own steps to raise the minimum wage, at least for government contract workers, and other steps on gun control, job training, climate change, infrastructure development and education.. ...
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(Column ~ 01/28/14)
Big High School Wrestling Tournament in Lexington last Saturday. Grannie and I attended to watch our grandson from Omaha's Millard West perform. Major tournament with teams from large schools in Lincoln and Omaha to schools as far west as Imperial and Scott City, Kansas including the McCook Bison...
Commissioners OK car for count assessor's office
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County, Nebraska, commissioners authorized the county assessor to purchase a used car to replace the county car needing about $1,100 in repairs. Assessor Sandra Kotschwar said she and her staff use the county car, a 2004 Ford Taurus with 138,162 miles on it, to travel the county as they appraise property and to attend workshops and conferences out of the county. ...
School board plans special meeting
(Local News ~ 01/28/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A plea agreement was reached with a McCook man earlier this month who was charged in connection with beating his girlfriend unconscious and stabbing her with a knife. The woman escaped the ordeal after fleeing out a back door of their home when the offender, 38-year-old Christian R. Schaffert, got up to answer the front door...
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Happy Friday!
I'm still not running. I thought I would just go ahead and throw that out there in case you're wondering. What I am doing is watching far too many home improvement shows and eating far too much ice cream. It looks pretty much like this lately:
But at least it's warm here and we don't have to worry about bad weather like snow, even though it's supposed to be the best 'texture' to run in according to this person:
I am sort of worried though because I never take a lot of time off from running. Except for my Achilles injury which happened ages ago, I never take off more than a few days. I'm a little worried that when I am ready to run again, it might go something like this:
I'm seriously going to work on my running form because I think if I can improve it just a little, I can avoid any future injuries. I'm thinking this guy has the perfect form:
The absolute worst part of being injured is that I have this new outfit to run in and I don't want to wear it unless I can do a long run or wear it in a race. Do you do that to? Or is it just me? This is the outfit:
Cute, right? And I cannot wait until I can run again because I'm almost positive, I'll get a reaction like this:
Now tell me this, do you save your new running clothes for special occasions or just wear them anytime, even when you aren't running?
Do you like my new outfit?
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Communication is what we do all day. I recently changed careers and during my transition period, I reflected on how information is communicated and distributed from the top down in organizations. When information is shared from a corporate level it is dispersed based on the general assumption that the person on the receiving end has a certain level of comprehension and education to understand what they have read. Let's start with my Three C's of Communication: clarity, confidently and correctly, all these aspects need to present when communicating on any level. The organization has a responsibility to be clear on what they want to communicate, confident in what they are saying and they must confirm the information being shared is correct. However, during my transition up the career ladder, I realized there is an unspoken 4th rule of Communication: Comprehension! Allow me to explain how comprehension is part of my Three C's of Communication.
I educated myself as a manager working with front-line employees; they did not always understand what I understood. As managers, we automatically assume that all employees read and understand on our level. Once I became aware that most of my employees were unable to comprehend the overall communication that the organization had shared; I decided to take the time to frame the corporate communication into something my front line employees could understand and carry out.
SHRM in 2013 reported that the cost of poor communication in organization's cost companies an average of $62.4 million per year because of inadequate communication between employees (Buhler, Worder, 2013) THAT IS INSANE!! As an organization can you imagine losing this much money because your employees are not able to comprehend the information they receive? Precisely what is inadequate information? Inadequate information is when an employee is unable to understand and carry out a task that has been communicated to them.
Organizations must understand that while the Three C's are essential to communication comprehension is the most important. I recommend that organizations find creative ways to offer the same information on different comprehension levels to their employees. A base line to follow would be to provide communication on a basic 5th grade reading comprehension level. This will ensure that most employees will be able to understand, comprehend and communicate out to the organizations customers and clients.
Front-line employees are responsible for communicating an organizations' message to clients and customers, however, if they are unable to comprehend the information they are receiving, it will cause customer & client abrasion. This leads us right back to our discussion of organizations providing inadequate information thus costing organizations millions of dollars each year.
I recommend that organizations take a moment and develop corporate communications on different comprehension levels. Just this one basic change will save the organizations millions of dollars in employee time, disgruntled customers and clients. Think of this way, your front-line employees represent the organization in every way, it is worth the investment to create more documentation so that employees are able to comprehend, present and carry out the organization's goals.
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Are you looking for a new way to inspire yourself? We always are! Here are three companies that we have worked with or participate in their programs. Our group is active and we are always searching for the next best thing to keep us motivated for our continued health.
Bet $5 or more as an incentive to get you to exercise. Basically, select how many days per week you will exercise and if you do not meet your goal then you lose your bet. But if you succeed, you earn a percentage of all the people that met their goal. The people who do not meet their goal for the week lose their money and that money is split with the winners. This program really gets you moving because people do not want to pay they want to earn. There is a 30 minute minimum work out time and also a gym locator to make it easy. If you are a runner you can integrate the Run Keeper to keep track of your distance and also add to your GymPact account. Please note this is an app only program but available for iPhone and Android. Visit their website for more information: http://www.gym-pact.com/
EveryMove is a social site for keeping track of activities and earning points for rewards. Rewards are discount codes, gift cards and products. You can do anything from running to swimming to gardening and even housework counts for points. Log in and enter your activities for the day and watch your points grow. You can earn more points by entering connections like inviting Facebook friends, using FitBit, Nike+, FourSquare, MyFitnessPal or adding your Twitter feed. Awards range from 350 to 1000 points and can take about a month to 6 weeks depending on how frequently you are entering the activities that you complete. Visit their website for more information: https://everymove.org/
S2H – Switch 2 Health
Walk, run, activity for 60 minutes with the REPLAY or 10,000 steps with the STEP pedometer. Earn points to redeem for gift cards or free gear. Must buy device ranging from $24.95 for wristwatch called REPLAY (http://www.switch2health.com/replay) or pedometer STEP (http://www.switch2health.com/step) . You can also buy different color bands to make it fun and pop with color. After 60 minutes of activity or after 10,000 steps the device with give you a unique 12 digit code that you log in to the website or app and enter to log your codes. Rewards range from 60 to over 3000 points, although most rewards seem to be around 300 points. Each upload of points gives you 60 points and you can upload only one code per day. This site is perfect for individuals but are also offering programs for businesses to get employees involved. Visit their website for more information: http://www.switch2health.com
All of these programs easy to set up and you can get started today. If you know of others for us to try, post it here and we just might try it too.


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As stock markets begin to lose their capacity to generate income, the investors will flock whole heartily to the last remaining garaunteed sourece of revenue, commodites.
I believe that in the very near future elements such as Sugar, Food Grains, Coffee, Rice etc will become the true gold. In order to increase their values a thousand excuses will suddenly become valid and all in order to make the resources "scarce".........
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The "climate" boys will tell us about increasing rough seas, lost cargos, hence the lack of Rice.
The "warmongers" will tell us about political problems in south Amercia and hence a lack of sugar..
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Thursday, October 12, 2017 7:00 PM Orrville High School AWAY 3 Tuslaw High School HOME 0 Game Recap The Lady Riders won their last regular season game against Tuslaw in three games. Leading the defense were Ashley Kinnaird and Amy Emler with 13 digs each, followed by Emma Horsburgh with 9 digs. Maddie Eyler set


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Your hair is your crown and here at Nonye Hair Braiding Salon, all of our clients are treated like royalty.When choosing to spend your time and money with a hair salon, it is only right that you are accommodated in every way.Here are 10 reasons why you should allow us to be your preferred salon of choice. 1. Flexible hoursWe realize your time is valuable, so we offer flexible hours to fit our client's busy schedules. We also take evening and Sunday clients (by appointment only) because we understand that you have to work. No need to worry about remembering your appointment time because we provide reminders through telephone, e-mail or text message. 2. Reliable and experiencedFor almost 9 years, Nonye Hair Braiding has served Austin, and its surrounding city, so you can count on our experienced team to be there for your hair needs. All of our stylists our licensed and continue to better their craft every year. We have been tried and tested and have been recognized as reliable. 3. Quality serviceOur salon is very spacious and relaxing, and our staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We aim to make every client happy, and we do this by prioritizing timeliness, cleanliness and quality service. We take special notice of all our client's needs to make sure that we cater to their requests. 4. Pace SetterWhen it comes to braids and natural hair care, we set the pace here in Austin. We are the first to introduce trendy styles like the ombre twists, banana cornrows, jumbo twists and a lot more in Austin. We research to find out what hairstyle is in trend, and we try it out on our models before introducing it to our clients. Our website and social media is constantly updated with photo shoots and variety of styles done at our shop, so if you need style ideas, click on our gallery. 5. Educate Healthy hair education is our number one priority. We frequently learn healthy hair practices, and in turn, we educate our clients and the public on how to achieve and maintain healthy hair. Every couple of months, we host seminars at our salon to inform our clients about new healthy hair discoveries.Our social media profile is constantly filled with tips and tricks on hair care and maintenance. Check out our blog, Facebook, twitter and Pinterest and YouTube for hair care tips and inspiration. 6. CreativeWe are not only knowledgeable about hair, we are also very creative and innovative, to the point of creating our own styles. We are committed to providing you with the latest techniques and designs. Our clients already have style and beauty and our creativity helps to reveal the glamour that we see in every one of them. 7. AffordableWhile we don't profess to be the cheapest salon in Austin, we do take pride in providing solid value for your money. We realize that sometimes being too cheap ends up costing too much in the long run, so instead of cutting corners, we proactively make suggestions that are cost effective. We provide quality hair with most of our service in order to give you the hairstyle you desire at a price you can afford. Click here to see a list of the hair and products we use.Every month you'll also be offered at least 2 specials to make looking after yourself more affordable than ever. 8. Customer care We develop and maintain relationships with our clients by listening to them. We also offer free personalized consultation on your desired results, and customized approach to achieve your goal. We strive to provide superior treatment in a friendly atmosphere. 9. We give back to the community We are supportive of community charities and events, and we extend our support whenever needed in the community. We are proud to support both national and local charities, such as Little Helping Hands and YWCA Greater Austin.10. We can't wait to meet you!What are you waiting for? Book your appointment today to see the best side of you. When it comes to your hair, only the best gets to play in there.
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I have been a follower of Christ for forty-two years. For thirty-four of those years I have been self-employed. Fewer things are more offensive to unbelievers, and more undermining to the Lord's testimony in the earth, than vocally "Christian" business people whose true God is the love of money and whose business ethics resemble more of Bernie Madoff and Martin Shkreli than Jesus Christ. Being a Christian in business is more than having a fish sticker on the bumper of your business vehicle. It is having a Jesus stamp on your heart.
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A Miracle of Radical Grace: 'A True Story of Grace and Supernatural Power '
I am very suspicious of many anecdotal tales of miracles. I believe in the modern day manifestation of miracles. I have seen miracles with my own eyes and I have been a participator in some cases. HOWEVER, I do not believe that the cause of Jesus and His kingdom is helped by inflated, inaccurate, sketchy, "show time," and overtly fraudulent claims to the miraculous. If anyone cares, I can personally connect you with the individual involved in the following true story of a miracle of radical grace, who can verify it.
Spiritual Covering: 'A Doctrine of Demons'
Like sequels to a lousy B-grade horror movie, bad ideas often get recycled in the Body of Christ. It happened again for me this week in a painful phone conversation with a dear, damaged, soul. The bad-penny doctrine I am referring to is the concept of absolute submission to an alleged "spiritual covering" as a necessity for your spiritual welfare and advance. The spiritual covering is allegedly embodied in your pastor/leader, etc. This issue has been hit hundreds if not thousands of times over the years by myself and other authors and bloggers. As confirmed by my phone conversation this week, like a zombie, it just won't die. For Jesus' sake, and for the well being of His church, I am going to briefly hit it again here.
What Judgment Would You Like on Your Tombstone?: 'Judgment Can Be a Risky Business'
In our sensationalist, foul, social media-driven culture, you can do 999 out of a 1,000 things well, but you will be judged, identified, and labelled by the one stupid thing you might say or do! This happens in church-world all the time! Who among us would like our tombstone epitaph to be based on the judgment of the stupidest thing we ever said or did in our lives? Not me. Besides, there would be too much competition for top billing on my tombstone.
A Blind Man with a Chain Saw – "Good Intentions are Not Enough"
Is Your God a Magician or a Trainer?
I have found that many Christians, especially those who come from a broadly defined charismatic background (like myself), can easily fall into a very unhealthy view of God. It is almost like He becomes a heavenly magician who exists to work for lazy and undisciplined believers, rather than a loving Father who empowers and trains us. We expect God to do things for us supernaturally and "cathartically." What He often intends, and designs, is a process of development in which He awakens and trains us to recognize the life-potential of the gift of the indwelling Spirit of Christ.
Obedience: God's Gift to Us, Not Our Gift to God
The advice Job's friends gave him typifies quid pro quo thinking: if you do well, you prosper; if you do evil, you suffer. If you are faithful to God and follow His precepts, only blessing follows; if you don't follow His precepts, you are cursed—bad things happen to you. It is important to note that God personally appeared to rebuke Job's counselors for thinking that way. Unfortunately, that is the way most teachers and preachers (especially televangelists) present the gospel and the way most believers live it. It shows a deep lack of understanding of the realities or the new covenant.
Hurt in Church? Get Past Your Past – Jesus Heals
Folks with unhealed emotional damage from "church-world,'" will always view with suspicion the deep, healthy, and fulfilling mutual kingdom relationships others have one with another. They will see ill-motive, agenda, and dysfunction where none truly exists. They can't get past their past. They assume that the present reality of others is the same as their past reality. It is unfortunate.
Perfectionistic, rationalistic, suspicious, skeptical, unbelief is not "discernment." It is normally just people who have been badly hurt, trying to protect themselves from being hurt again, which is understandable, naturally speaking. Folks need space to process healing. Step-by step. You can't rush someone past the stage of healing the Spirit is taking them through. But that does assume engagement in a process of healing, not bonding and forming an identity with one's woundedness and eternally commiserating with those folks who are determined to not be healed.
If unhealed, that kind of person will end up in a church of one: themselves. Because, no one will ever be "right enough," or no one "safe enough," or no one "worthy enough" or "whole enough" for he/she to relationally invest in-LONG TERM. They will constantly separate, go from group to group, trying to find perfection only to live in cycles of chronic, reactionary, disappointment. Love involves risk, and risk involves the possibility of pain. Closed hearts cannot know love. Jesus is ready, willing, and able to do better than what we can do for ourselves by locking our selves down in a prison house of judgmental, isolationist, skepticism and calling it "safety" and "freedom from religion." The only one we are fooling is ourselves.
God knows the unique circumstances of each of His children. There is no one-size-fits all "path" to healing. But healing is the prescription for us all.
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"Dysfunction Junction" – Has No Unction!
God is magnificently redemptive. None of us would have any hope if that were not the case. Yet we must not confuse His redemption for His approval. Many people abiding in or gathered in dysfunction, is not the kingdom Jesus died for. Our redemption includes the healing/reconfiguration of Adamic brokenness, not the normalization of it "under grace."
Love Pirates!: 'Agape versus Eros'
The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book: Money and the Church: A Better Way to Live and Give.
Greek is a far more precise language than English. In English, love is a very obtuse term. I can love my wife, hot dogs, and my car. I hope there would be a difference, but our language doesn't help the distinction!
In Greek there are four words commonly used for love: agape, phileo, eros and storge. Eros refers to any love that is self-centered, not just the familiar sexual aspect. Eros is often quite clean and respectable. It presents itself as something that it's not. Any love that under the surface has self-satisfaction and self-gratification as its motive is erotic. The Greek symbol for eros was a snake swallowing its own tail, consuming itself. Eros can be deeply set in the ethics of many faith communities.
We can believe we are ambassadors for the love of God, when in reality we are spiritual pirates. We run up the flag of love for others, but when people get close to us, they discover the Jolly Roger of eros:


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LAKE FOREST – Adrienne Thoms, a department assistant at Lake Forest College and a mother of four, was inspired by a similar program that her oldest daughter participated in at Washington University in St. Louis.
"One day I called up the dean of students and asked if I could have 10 minutes of his time to share this idea," remembers Thoms. "As a senior, my daughter was still enjoying the dinner program. As a parent, I loved that she had some of the comforts of home even when she was away from us."
The idea behind "Home for Dinner" is that first-year students are matched with local families. These families then host a small group of 2-3 students for 3-4 meals over the over the course of the school year.
"We hand-picked our host families as we piloted this program," explains Thoms, who helped choose the 17 host families. "I told my friends that I didn't need their money—I needed their lasagna."
Thoms proceeded to select from a wide demographic of families—from empty nesters to families with young children and pets.
"People underestimate how lonesome for home students get after being away for a month or so," Thoms adds. "They tend to really miss their younger brothers and sisters, as well as their pets."
Once a student confirmed their acceptance to Lake Forest College, they were asked if they would like to sign up for the "Home for Dinner" program.
"We capped the program at 50 students this year," says Mary Duckworth, associate director of residence life for learning and development at Lake Forest College. "So far, the feedback from the families and the students has been terrific. We're thrilled with how this program has taken off. We'd love to be able to roll out this program next year to a larger number of students."
Wonderful new relationships have evolved to the delight of Lake Forest College's administrators as the students have inadvertently become ambassadors for the wonderful things happening on the community's college campus.
"My friends who have hosted dinners have repeatedly commented on how darling the students are," adds Thoms. "Some families have since gone and seen their students play in a football game or see a student's piece of artwork showing in the campus art gallery. Families who have never had a connection to the college before now do."
Strengthening the bond between The City of Lake Forest and Lake Forest College is part of the college's broader strategic plan.
"We realize that our retention is best when students feel as if they have a connection to where they are going to school," adds Duckworth. "Something as simple as our 'Home for Dinner' program has shown us how much the students appreciate being part of the community and how open the city is to having our students be a part of it."
To learn more about Lake Forest College's "Home for Dinner" program, visit lakeforest.edu/studentlife/home-for-dinner-program.