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March 11, 1999
Dr. Peter Likens
University of Arizona
President's Office Administration 712
P.O. Box 210066
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Complaint No. [ ]
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act
Dear Dr. Likens:
This to advise you of the finding in the complaint filed with this Office by [Complainant]. [Complainant] alleged that the University of Arizona (University) violated rights his rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). By letter dated June 22, 1998, we advised you of the allegation, and by letter dated August 14, 1998, Mr. Michael A. Proctor, attorney, responded on behalf of the University.
Specifically, [Complainant] alleged that the University violated his rights when it disclosed information from his education records without his consent to the University of Arizona Alumni Association. [Complainant] alleged that the information disclosed included his social security number as well as directory-type information. He explained that he had placed a restriction on the designation and disclosure of information from his education records as directory information. In support of his allegation, he provided this Office a copy of an April 3, 1998, letter to him from Mr. Kent D. Rollins, Executive Director, The University of Arizona Alumni Association. In that letter, Mr. Rollins states the following:
When you graduated from the University, a copy of your contact information (e.g. name, student ID number, address, and telephone number) was forwarded to the Records Department at the Alumni Association to add to our alumni database. . . . The records we received from the Registrar indicate that you wished as a student at the University of Arizona to restrict the release of your contact information.
This letter is an attempt to determine whether you want this restriction to continue now that you are an alumnus of the University. We are willing to continue the restriction on your information, however, such a restriction means that you will receive no further communications from the Alumni Association. [Emphasis provided in original.]
Mr. Proctor explained in his response that the University of Arizona Alumni Office sent the letter in question, not the Alumni Association as was indicated by the letterhead of the April 3 letter. He stated that the Alumni Office is " staffed entirely by University employees, and is supervised by Kent Rollins, a University employee who serves at the pleasure of the President of the University." He further explained that the Alumni Office is "charged with facilitating alumni relations, including tracking the transition of students to alumni, determining whether former students are eligible for alumni benefits, and determining what information may be included on alumni mailing lists." He explained that the Alumni Office staff are considered school officials with a legitimate educational interest to review student information in order, in part, to develop alumni mailing lists and to assure non-disclosure consistent with FERPA.
Mr. Proctor further explained that Mr. Rollins "also serves as the Executive Director of the Arizona Alumni Association," which is not a division of the University. He stated that while the Alumni Association has two employees, no information from [Complainant]'s education records was disclosed to them. Rather, he explained that the employees of the University's Alumni Office wrote the letter to [Complainant] to fulfill" their duties as directed by the University in assuring that the Association would not include protected individuals in their mailing lists." He further stated that" no employee or external representative of the Association had access to the information" and that" the names never became part of a list released to the Association for its own uses."
Mr. Proctor also stated:
The involved University employees elected to inquire directly of the students before providing information to the Association for Association functions. Their error was in sending the letter out on behalf of the Association and representing that they were acting on behalf of the Association, as opposed to sending the letter out on behalf of the University Alumni Office. Their confusion arose from the fact that they would be, even in their capacity as University employees, assembling a list which would ultimately be used by the Association. In any event, personal identifiers other than directory information are not released to third parties by the Office's Records Department.
Finally, Mr. Proctor stated that "the Alumni Office has been directed to assure that all future letters are sent from the Alumni Office under Kent Rollins' signature as the head of that Office. In addition, Mr. Rollins will continue his practice of prohibiting access by Association employees, and to assure that non-directory personal identifiers are not included in lists used by the Association."
FERPA requires that educational agencies and institutions obtain a student's written consent before disclosing personally identifiable information from that student's education records. There are exceptions to the prior written consent provision, such as when the information to be disclosed has appropriately been designated as directory information and the student to whom the information relates has not informed the school that he does not want such information disclosed without his consent. Another exception permits nonconsensual disclosure to school officials who have been determined to have legitimate educational interests in education records. Such circumstances would include disclosures to University employees who need the information in order to complete their job duties, so long as the University has appropriately designated such school officials and legitimate educational interests.
This Office finds that no information was disclosed to the Alumni Association and that there was no violation of FERPA as alleged. We note that while the April 3 letter appeared to state that such a disclosure had occurred, no information from [Complainant]'s education records was actually disclosed to the two Alumni Association employees. The University is encouraged to ensure that future letters of this nature do not state that student information already has been provided to the Arizona Alumni Association and that they are not sent on Alumni Association letterhead, as was the case in [Complainant]'s situation.
Finally, the FERPA regulations were recently amended. The final regulations, a copy of which is enclosed, were published on November 21, 1996, and removed § 99.6--the requirement for a student records policy--and revised the annual notification requirements under § 99.7. This means that while colleges and universities must annually notify students of their FERPA rights, they are no longer required to maintain a student records policy. Some of the information required to be in the policy, including the procedures students should follow to seek access to their education records, will now appear in the notification. The University should now be in the process of finalizing a revised annual notification of rights that meets the new requirements of § 99.7. In an effort to assist you, we are enclosing a model notification which satisfies these new requirements. Additionally if you have any questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Ingrid Brault of my staff at (202) 260-3887.
Thank you for your cooperation with the investigation of this allegation.
Mr. LeRoy S. Rooker
Family Policy Compliance Office
Mr. Terrence Bressi
Mr. Michael A. Proctor


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Our never-ending commitment to quality and innovation has driven the development of Allison as the leading producer of fully automatic transmissions. Since the beginning, our founder James A. Allison stated that quality was first and foremost. We have not forgotten why people rely on Allison, and that same philosophy is reborn with every ReTran®.
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Social media has revamped the Internet through its ability to not only build influence, but also humanize a brand or individual. This counts as much in a content sharing environment as it does to the ability to impact online reputations. What's more is that publishing to social networks is both simple and cheap. However, as great as social media outlets are there is also a battleground mentality present for people who are targeted by negative content. No matter how this information is published—a blog post, article, press release— it affects success.
Understanding how social media factors into reputation management is key. Remember, social networks are a veritable arsenal for the savvy user. They are free tools that will give you the ammunition you need to fight back against any negative post that may surface on the Internet. But in order to make it work, you have to know the tricks used by online reputation management pros. Read on to discover some winning strategies that produce positive results.
1. Picking the Right Social Media Platforms
You don't have to be Mark Zuckerberg to understand that some social networks are more powerful than others, which impacts rankings. For this reason, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest are the best platforms. From there, you might want to check out Crunchbase and Quora. Neither is currently the "cool kid" amongst their social networking peers, but both rank well and allow for the profiling of tech companies and professionals as well as the posting of questions and answers, respectively.
2. Up the Ante on Your Social Media Activity
So you have to do more than simply create the account. Social media is about user engagement and content creation; you have to stay active if you want the account to work for you. Google ranks compelling, updated content higher than stagnant material. For this reason, a Facebook profile that has daily activity will rank higher than one that has been long forgotten. But it can't just be all about hyper-promotional content either. Finding a good balance between sharing information, education and inspiration also assists in driving traffic and creating great backlinks, which serves to strengthen existing, positive assets.
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It's a foregone conclusion that search engine optimization is an essential part of using social media to improve one's online image, but recent Google updates have also impacted this, namely in the world of keywords. A few rules of thumb: Use the keyword in the page name or in the Twitter handle for best results. Additionally, planting the keyword in static content on a page or profile works best, i.e. look to the "about" section on a Facebook page.
Let's face it, social media is about much more than just sharing pictures of your dog. When considered as a whole, social networks are a fantastic tool in online reputation management. By using these tactics, negative information can be suppressed and positive information will be promoted, which will assist in controlling the brand image that you want the public to see and remember.
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Wis. committee passes student privacy bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Assembly's Education Committee has passed a bill designed to protect student data. The Wednesday 6-5 vote came on a measure that grew out of a task force that examined the effect of Common Core academic standards in public schools. The bill would impose restrictions on the state Department of Public Instruction and any private entity that collects student data. All four committee Democrats and Republican Rep. Steve Nass voted against passage, with the six other Republicans supporting it. The committee was originally scheduled to also vote on a bill that banned the collection of biometric data from students, like fingerprints and eye scans, but that was removed because changes are still being discussed.
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For all that may be wrong with the health-care system in the United States, there's an uplifting story about a small but far-reaching clinic in Three Rivers.
For all that may be wrong with the health-care system in the United States, there's an uplifting story about a small but far-reaching clinic in Three Rivers.
Operated by an all-volunteers staff, Riverside Health Clinic reached a milestone this month by observing the 10-year anniversary of its founding. A community thank-you celebration took place Thursday at Riverside Church to acknowledge the clinic's impact on the 13,000 clients it has assisted over the past decade.
Though it features limited hours and is open just one day a week, Riverside Health Clinic has been the answer to many prayers by the under- and uninsured in St. Joseph County.
Cindy Kujacznski, executive director of the clinic, tried hard and successfully maintained her composure when addressing dozens of guests at the celebration event.
"Ten years of doing this … it has been such a privilege," Kujacznski said. "Not only to be with people who give back and care about people struggling to get by, but I'm humbled by the contributions from private citizens, foundations, businesses, other churches, Riverside Church and community-service groups that join with us in helping our neighbors who struggle each day."
Kujacznski called donors who benefit Riverside Clinic "the lifeblood of this" operation. She also acknowledged the team of volunteers who serve critical roles during the Tuesday evening clinics.
Riverside Health Clinic is a partnership between community volunteers, area physicians, foundations, businesses, Three Rivers Health and Sturgis Hospital. It offers services to St. Joseph County residents who are working without insurance coverage, unemployed, attempting to leave public assistance, working seasonal jobs or unable to afford medications.
Kujacznski said there are 9,000 St. Joseph County residents who are uninsured. When the clinic opened, that number was closer to 6,000.
"We have helped facilitate with pharmaceutical companies over $7 million in medication to the community," she said.
The reward Kujacznski takes from her role over the past decade has been the letters, cards and personal words of thanks she and volunteer staff members receive from grateful clients. Mock-ups of handwritten letters were posted throughout the reception area Thursday.
She said it's difficult for many people to imagine what it feels like to have lived with a toothache for three years. In other cases, some people have rotted teeth and they are too embarrassed to smile.
"The stories we've heard … they've been heartbreaking and frustrating to the people who share them," she said.
Riverside, which has a core of about 25 volunteers, has been able to examine 600 people for dental needs, and often those clients end up with tooth extractions the clinic helps facilitate, Kujacznski said.
Based in an area at Riverside Church, the medication and walk-in clinics are open 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Providers are on hand the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, while dental referrals are offered the first and third Tuesdays.
Riverside Clinic, which is supported by nearly three dozen local agencies and companies, operates a dispense site in Sturgis, at 600 S. Lakeview Ave., the first Tuesday of the month.
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Corporate Franchise Tax: Number of
Manufacturing Corporations and Reported Tax Liability by Tax
Base, Tax Year 1996
These tables show the total reported Ohio corporate franchise
tax liability reported by 15,433 manufacturing corporations
for tax year 1996 that amounted to $429.7 million. The
reported liability before credits was $444.3 million, but tax
credits reduced the net liability by $14.6 million. About 82
percent of the manufacturing tax liability was based on net
income while about 18 percent was paid on the net worth base.
The remaining liability was collected from the minimum tax.
Tables CF-3A and 3B show the number of corporations and the
reported total tax liabilities by tax base for each of the
manufacturing categories.
Tables CF-4A and 4B show the manufacturing returns by the
size of the reported tax liability per return. The number of
corporations and total tax liability are shown for each of
the alternative tax bases for 18 tax liability classes.
The data shown on these tables were compiled from returns
filed for tax year 1996 with the Ohio Department of Taxation.


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A near-capacity crowd filed into the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 18 hungry for the catchy pop hits and glittery costumes of "Mamma Mia!"
Before the curtain rose, one woman leaned over and whispered, "I'm sorry if my singing along annoys you."
No one could be annoyed with dancing in the aisles, superb singing and touching mother-daughter moments in the high-energy musical.
"Mamma Mia!" — playing for two more shows Oct. 19 in Downtown Jacksonville — soars on hits by the Swedish group ABBA and the story of reuniting fragments of a shattered past during a wedding in paradise.
Bride-to-be Sophie, played by Chelsea Williams, dreams of having the father she never knew walk her down the aisle. Setting the chaos in motion, Sophie reads her mother's diary and writes to three men — believing one is her dad. All three men arrive at Sophie's wedding in Greece to the surprise of her mother Donna, played by Georgia Kate Haege.
Williams fits as the sweet and persistent wide-eyed heroine Sophie. That character type can be tiring, but Donna's practicality gives the story balance.
Donna, looking to rekindle her spirit as "El Rock Chick Supremo," is a fiery mop of blonde curls. Haege radiates independence, so key to the character, and her jaded delivery of some of the musical's more dramatic songs was startling.
Gabrielle Mirabella and Carly Sakolove are stellar as Donna's old best friends Tanya and Rosie, respectively. The leggy, confident Tanya and the hilarious Rosie steal the show.
Sakolove's rendition of "Take a Chance on Me," while seducing Bill was charming and heartfelt. Mirabella shimmied with young studs to "Does Your Mother Know." The boys need to remember their backpacks the next time she takes them to school.
Mirabella spoke to Folio Weekly by phone a week before the show, and her love of the character Tanya was clear.
"If I could have played another role, I guess I would have played Donna," Mirabella said. "But she doesn't get to dance with young guys, so what is the point of playing her?"
The male cast proved equally hilarious, though somewhat less dazzling. Bill (Michael Colavolpe), Harry (Mark A. Harmon), Sam (Don Winsor) and Sky (Chris Stevens) were all handsome and energetic.
"Mamma Mia!" is no doubt a crowd-pleaser with superb singing, acting and costumes. Rows of cute guys dance in tiny purple scuba outfits, and the metallic rhinestones on the disco queen outfits worn by Donna and the Dynamos shimmer.
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Scouting Report: A little short for a quarterback, Rodgers has a smooth, quick release and a nice throwing motion. Rodgers has some maneuverability and can be quick and athletic when need be, and is able to throw with anticipation of his receivers. According to scouts, Rodgers looked fluid and natural during practices but there were some concerns about his footwork and balance and that can lead to consistency issues. Rodgers was by far the most vocal of all the quarterbacks and possesses natural leadership.
Notes: Rodgers completed 59.9 percent of his passes for 2,539 yards and 15 touchdowns and only five interceptions as he led the Commodores to a 9-4 overall record as well as a 5-3 record in the SEC. However, the Collegiate Bowl didn't go so well as his team was blown out, 34-0. Rodgers was consistently under pressure and rolling right during many of his dropbacks, but completed 8 of 11 passes for 87 yards and no turnovers on a team that had five in the course of the game. Rodgers can be accurate, but also wasn't deterred by pressure. About Rodgers, Todd McShay wrote that "the more I study him, the more I like him." Bill Polian too was impressed by what he saw from Rodgers on the ESPN broadcast. Rodgers performance and his intensive work at Velocity Sports in Southern California might end up earning him a trip to the Indianapolis Combine and some higher draft recognition.


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I believe that the title is self explanatory, and this is what it is. I wanted to celebrate my deep love for seafood, and also my big frustration in not having the chance to eat it properly here where I live. I miss the damn good mediterranean food!
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"Getting Rid Of The Shit" is a collage series born with the intention to use some materials that were left in my boxes because of several reasons. During the last year frustration took over, and now is quite difficult to ignore this feeling. The series is also connected to this particular moment of my life, where I feel stuck into a waiting limbo. It seems that nothing moves, changes or stimulates my mind enough. I needed to draw again creating things from scratch, allowing myself to get lost into a bigger and blank surface, rather than a small vintage photo. As always, on each piece I keep inspirations, personal life experience and subconscious work in harmony, to allow me to finish the artwork.
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Reds don't find right deal before Deadline
MIAMI -- Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline was as brisk as it's been in years around the Major Leagues. But for the Reds, it came and went without a deal being made -- or even any strong rumors murmured.
While the Reds did not make a transaction, general manager Walt Jocketty insisted on Thursday night that he still was a buyer right up to the Deadline -- but not a buyer at all costs.View Full Game Coverage
MIAMI -- Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline was as brisk as it's been in years around the Major Leagues. But for the Reds, it came and went without a deal being made -- or even any strong rumors murmured.
While the Reds did not make a transaction, general manager Walt Jocketty insisted on Thursday night that he still was a buyer right up to the Deadline -- but not a buyer at all costs.View Full Game Coverage
"We were involved in a lot of different negotiations, but in the end, we're looking mainly for offense," Jocketty said. "There really wasn't the offensive pieces out there; none of the guys we talked about were moved. I think the asking prices were beyond what we felt comfortable [with], and obviously other teams felt the same way.
"We looked at other pieces, again, it was, when we looked at giving up top prospects for guys you're going to have for a couple of months, that's not how we operate."
Cincinnati, which was 1 1/2 games out of first place in the National League Central at the All-Star break, has endured an extended offensive funk without injured players Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips and with Jay Bruce in an extended slump much of the season.
Despite being 5 1/2 games out of first place after Thursday night's 3-1 win, at no point during the current stretch was Jocketty or CEO Bob Castellini considering selling.
"You know who I work for, right?" Jocketty said. "Not really. We still are within reach. We need to definitely step up here the next couple of weeks. We can't just wait for Brandon and Joey to come back. We've got to try to get back on a run."
While the Reds remain hopeful they can remain in contention in both the National League Central and Wild Card races, Jocketty standing pat was also made with an eye toward 2015, when he believes the Reds can also be a force. It signals that there are intentions to keep pitchers like Mat Latos and Mike Leake, even if they are third-year arbitration-eligible and a year away from being free agents.
"The pitchers we have control of for next year. I think we feel that we've been struggling now, but we're not going to disrupt the plan we had in place," the GM said. "The number of injuries we had this year were unforeseen, and it's really taken its toll."
There was activity for the top two teams in the NL Central, as the first-place Brewers and second-place Cardinals both made additions. Milwaukee moved two Minor Leaguers to get outfielder Gerardo Parra. St. Louis dealt right fielder Allen Craig and starting pitcher Joe Kelly to the Red Sox in a deal that brought veteran starting pitcher John Lackey.
During the final days and hours before the 4 p.m. ET Deadline, Jocketty thought he might get a trade done.
"It was really one of the toughest times I've seen. No. 1, there weren't a lot of guys available," he said. "We thought [Wednesday] night we might be close to doing something, and it didn't work out. A couple of little things today, after we got towards the end, we decided it wasn't worth pushing it. To make a deal just to make a deal doesn't make sense, especially when you're talking about giving up young future players."
Per tampering rules and his penchant for playing it close to the vest, no names or potential deals were revealed.
One of the trends during Thursday's wheeling and dealing were contending clubs trading key players from their 25-man rosters to complete moves. The Reds have strength in the rotation, but Jocketty was not willing to move a starter to get the bat or bats he wanted.
"Pitching has been our strength. For us to weaken one area to try to improve on another area, we didn't think that was the best thing for us to do," Jocketty said.
Now that the non-waiver Trade Deadline has passed, deals involving players on the 40-man roster cannot be made unless the players already have cleared waivers. For that to happen, the player must be offered to the other teams in reverse order of the standings, and if he is claimed by one of the teams, he cannot be traded.
The club that placed the player on waivers can either withdraw the request and keep the player, or let the player go to the claiming team, which would then have the rights to the player.
"We gave it our best shot. We'll continue to look in August and see if there are things that we can do," Jocketty said. "It makes it a little more difficult, but I think there will be more teams dealing later in the month."
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon.


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Right Wing Watch has a clip of Pat Robertson being completely incoherent when talking about science, religion and the origins of life. He says scientists can't say anything about the origin of life because they weren't there — but if they talk about something millions of years ago, you should believe them.
Robertson: God created the world; the laws of nature were created by God. True science tries to find out what God put in the world. The trouble is where scientists speculate about theology and they don't know what they're talking about because they weren't there. They can't speculate about the origins of life because they weren't there. If they tell you observable phenomenon then we ought to believe them, and I tell you if you find a geologist who tells you something existed 300 million years ago then you better believe them because he knows what he's talking about. We don't want our religious theory go with flat earth.
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Randy and Vickie Reinoehl only sell their homemade candy at two fairs a year, and for the past 67 years, the Ionia Free Fair has been one of them.
When the Ionia Free Fair opens Thursday, Randy and Vickie Reinoehl of Sturgis are ready for their customers.
The couple were finishing set-up of their taffy booth Wednesday afternoon on the Ionia Free Fair grounds. They only sell their homemade candy at two fairs a year, and for the past 67 years, the Ionia Free Fair has been one of them.
The other is the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville, five miles from where they live.
Randy's father started making taffy at county fairs in 1928, "so I am carrying on a tradition," he said.
His father came to Ionia for the first time in 1946, and since his parents kept coming back, so does he.
The Reinoehls said they have a long list of regular customers at the Free Fair, who can't buy their taffy anywhere else.
"That way we make them crave it all year," said Vickie, who takes her vacation every year at this time to come to Ionia.
"We make it fresh here," Randy said. "We start with nothing, and hopefully we go home with nothing."
He added that the only time he recalls having any leftovers is when the Free Fair was canceled due to flooding two years ago. But then he marked down what he had left.
"People were happy," he said.
The Ionia Free Fair runs from Thursday through July 27.
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Striking the Right Chord
By Crystal Vining '13
May 16, 2013
Accomplished Danish conductor Peter Ettrup Larsen joined Bradley' Symphonic Winds this week to conduct the world premier performance of fellow Danish composer Ib Glindemann's Trumpet Concerto. The song was originally composed for the trumpet but has recently been transposed for a full band and Bradley students were the first to perform it in the world.
Larsen trained at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, under renowned professor Jorma Panula and made his debut in 1993. He has a diploma from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen, for clarinet playing and a master's in musicology and rhetoric from the University of Copenhagen.
"At [the Sibelius Academy], we were all entranced in music," he said. "It wasn't a job for us. We were just having fun and playing as much as we could."
Kelsey Hagan, a junior in music education, said rehearsing and performing with Larsen was both a joy and valuable learning experience. A percussionist who played the marimba during the Trumpet Concerto, Hagan said Larsen's open and modest attitude helped her see her performance from a different perspective.
"He's so full of energy. It was great to work with him," Hagan said. "I loved how he told us that instead of the instrument making the music, we as musicians should be performing the music."
In addition to working with the Symphonic Winds, Larsen also conducted the Bradley University High School Honor Band, which features 90 of the top instrumental students from 35 central Illinois high schools.
For his part, Larsen enjoyed working with both Bradley students and Department of Music Chairperson and Director of Bands Dr. David Vroman. Rehearsing since Friday and hosting two concerts, Larsen added that the students are some of the greatest he has worked with.
"The students come alive when they are playing," Larsen relayed. "The genuine compassion that these students have is something that is very hard to come by."
Dr. Vroman said Larsen brought more than his high-caliber musical ability to campus. "What he brings is his enthusiasm and ability to communicate and really get other people to become involved," Vroman said.
In his native Denmark, Larsen has also appeared as a coach and a judge on the reality television show "Maestro," a series where celebrity contestants learn how to conduct. He won the first season and was asked back to judge for the next. He considered himself to be the Simon Cowell character of the judges.
Additionally, Larsen has written multiple books and composed many pieces. He is now a freelance conductor and a speaker on musical communication.
"Conductors will have an advantage in the global market if they can meet a band and almost immediately create an atmosphere," he said. "When the conductor and the band both relate to each other, it creates an exhilarating experience for the audience."


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I've been wanting a vocoder since I parted with my MicroKorg (it was the only thing I used it for).
I'm considering the Warp factory, and apparently it's quite good, very intelligible - unlike the Micorkorg.
Has anyone used both? how do they compare?
If i get one it will come from the US, I see it has a 'kettle cord' type power jack. Will I just need a kettle cord or will i require a step down transformer as well? I'm in australia (240V)
Last of all, I will be using my Juno for the carrier signal, is it as easy as:
mic > Warp factory
Juno > Warp factory
warp factory to mixer/amp ?
or will i need a pre amp and compressor for the mic too?
thanks for any help.


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Authenticity, Transformed Shadows, and Betty D. KingOctober 21st, 2010 – by Michael A. King, vice president and dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary
I've reached that stage each generation finally reaches of beginning to lose the preceding generation. Increasingly I attend funerals of my friends' loved ones. Last month the service was for my own mother. After several funerals of my friends' loved ones I learned how traumatized my friends had been by the gap between the glowing eulogies and the real-life shadows of the departed ones. This has me wrestling again with a reality that has troubled me since boyhood: The way we talk about the Christian walk is often fiction.
Maybe my family and I are just messier than the norm. Maybe everyone else is bewilderedly whispering, "Say what?" to my strange take on public affirmations of how wonderfully the Lord guides and blesses. Maybe your family doesn't have hidden shadows. I do suspect there are those for whom the rift is narrower, and I don't want to minimize or undercut for them their blessings.
But when my mother died I felt again the importance of this issue. How would we celebrate my mom without crafting a fantasy instead of telling the truth about her?
My mother was in her way a giant. She gave me many of my life's resources and gifts. I can't imagine having become writer, pastor, dean, ever fascinated with God, theology, and the meaning of life had it not been for the endless hours I spent as a teenager hanging as over the counter while she cooked.
I was always full of questions about everything, including whether there was really a God and whether the Bible was really true. So on and on I'd go, pushing my skeptic's agenda while she defended (often amazingly well) the faith. And sometimes hinted that she found my questions a tad intriguing herself. To her final days, when introducing me to people she'd report one of her favorite things about us: We were really good arguers! When she was dying I told her I couldn't have been a dean without her sharpening my mind. She couldn't talk any more. But she smiled.
In her final months, precisely the wild spirit that made her a wonderful intellectual sparring partner turned things difficult for her and many, including the staff at her retirement community. Parkinson's stole her peace of mind and mobility. After she died I looked for ways to thank staff for hanging in—and was blessed by Valda Weider Garber, head nurse overseeing the staff. She phoned to offer words of healing. She told me those final weeks had reminded her of "Better than a Hallelujah?" a song by Sara Hart and Chapin Hartford recently made popular by Amy Grant's cover. Particularly she was reminded of the line, "Beautiful the mess we are." The line went straight into my bruised heart. When I e-mailed Valda to thank her, she sent me back this paragraph:
I sang that song in church. . . . Faces were somber, some relieved. I mentioned prior to singing the song that we, as Brethren by denomination and Christian by belief, have long suffered in silence when life happens, not wanting to question God's almighty will or ability to know what is best for us. Questioning "why" somehow is equated with non-belief, or at minimum, questioning the will of God. However, in my own life experience, I have learned that God wants me to question, to cry, to ask why, and through that process, receive his grace and ultimately his blessing. The Bible is full of individuals who were messes (David, Saul who became Paul, the woman at the well); individuals whom God used in spite of their messy lives. We are all messes in some way. We fail miserably. But God still sees us as beautiful.
In the midst of that interchange, I was getting ready to give a committee meeting devotional and a summary of my vision as new dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. One thing I'd been doing as dean was developing a few areas of emphasis for me to keep in view for EMS. It hit me that there was an area I hadn't thought to add to my EMS themes but have long been passionate about; I've called it "transforming the shadows" and describe it as—
fostering through the content of studies, and the spirit within which seminary life unfolds, a fierce love for the church that is able to celebrate that the church is the real body of Christ and also is ever shadowed by failures and fallibilities; shadows named rather than suppressed can become, through the saving grace of God in Christ, sources of transformation grounded in authenticity rather than unacknowledged subversion of stated values and commitments (Luke 7:36-50).
When at the end of the week we held the memorial service for my mother, this guided my thinking about what to say in my tribute to her. And though I hadn't shared it with other family members, they too seemed to be operating from their version of it. Together we found ways to tell the truth about my mom, about how her wild self could be both a challenge and a wonder, about how she helped us grasp that though none of us are saints, through the grace of God in Christ the messes we are can be made beautiful.
So I dedicate my "transforming the shadows" theme to my mother, Betty Detweiler King, who helped me both to see the shadows and to trust that God can transform them into gifts of beauty.Read the rest of this entry »


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Pushing the Envelope
Tammy M. Anderson 3/31/2010 3:48:57 AMExcellent perspective and exposure, Michael. What a beautiful place. #1253833
Jack Gaskin 3/31/2010 4:03:30 AMGets my vote for the Monthly
Happy Shooting
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Kennen White 3/31/2010 4:05:08 AMGreat shot! Makes me nervous to look at it! Hope you entered it in the monthly contest. #8499622
Agnes Fegan 3/31/2010 4:46:59 AMI put this in my favorites! #8499713
Mary Beth Aiello 3/31/2010 5:24:32 AMStraight into my favs as well, Michael. Love it. #8499829
Loan Tran 3/31/2010 7:38:00 AMGreat capture, right place, right time. Love the almost monochrome scene and the photographer outfit just pop. #8500170
Richard B. Hallick 3/31/2010 7:54:14 AMVery dramatic, eye-catching image. Well done. #8500196
Melissa G. Meiselman 3/31/2010 8:11:12 AMGreat shot of this photographer taken in a dramatic setting, Michael!! #8500235
Sheri Camarda 3/31/2010 11:15:26 AMJust outstanding! Fantastic capture in a gorgeous place. #8500644
Tammy Espino 3/31/2010 1:51:27 PMWhat an awesome capture!! #8500842
Timothy Guay 3/31/2010 4:00:09 PMBeautiful, a fav! A Winner in every way, bravo!!
Anita Hogue 3/31/2010 5:57:44 PMWOW, this has to be a winner! Absolutely fabulous capture! #8501229
Michael G. Marshall 3/31/2010 7:03:38 PMThank you Tammy A, Jack, Kennen, Agnes, Mary Beth, Loan, Richard, Melissa, Sheri, Tammy E, Timothy and Anita for your very kind feedback! Michael #8501400
Courtenay Vanderbilt 3/31/2010 7:20:50 PMLOL, Michael, what serendipity! I sent this to several friends today saying, "not me, not me, not me"! It seems I've developed a fear of heights! Fantastic MT image and thank you for your kind comment! #8501436
Michael G. Marshall 3/31/2010 8:10:32 PMThanks Courtenay for your very kind remarks! Michael #8501492
Barbara Waldoch 3/31/2010 11:24:07 PMFantastic shot, Michael! #8501644
Michael G. Marshall 4/1/2010 4:43:55 AMThank you Barbara! I appreciate you kind feedback! Michael #8502064
Renata Gusciora 4/1/2010 9:39:25 AMWow!Awesome capture,Michael!Fabulous composition and water motion! #8502841
Kathy Reeves 4/1/2010 3:19:52 PMAwesome!!!! #8503444
Michael G. Marshall 4/1/2010 5:01:33 PMThank you Renata and Kathy for your very kind feedback! I appreciate it! Michael #8503703
Ken Smith 4/1/2010 6:16:29 PMThat's where I'd be, for sure but your photo is perfect because it lends perspective to the huge falls. Nicely done, Michael! #8503835
Michael G. Marshall 4/1/2010 9:42:57 PMThanks for your kind feedback, Ken! I appreciate it! Michael #8504078
Amy M. Wilson 4/18/2010 5:20:34 PMCongratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Michael!!! #8543902
Ellen Hodges 4/18/2010 5:42:18 PMCongrats and best luck on your fabulous finalist, Michael!! #8544048
Tammy Espino 4/18/2010 6:01:35 PMBig congrats on your finalist!! :) #8544203
Renee Doyle 4/18/2010 6:13:46 PMBig congrats on this wonderful finalist Michael!!! #8544331
Erica Murphy 4/18/2010 6:54:56 PMWOW, talk about GORGEOUS!! Congratulations on your finalist! #8544772
Cathy Barrows 4/18/2010 7:16:17 PMCongrats on your finalist...excellent #8544991
Lynn Sapadin 4/18/2010 7:31:45 PMThis is flat out amazing...congratulations on your finalist!
Lynn #8545156
Renata Gusciora 4/18/2010 8:04:57 PMBig congratualtions on your fantastic finalist,Michael!!!:-) #8545454
Cindy Bendush 4/18/2010 8:16:17 PMI'd say! Were you biting your nails??? Terrific capture and finalist Michael! #8545604
Jennifer L. Alder 4/18/2010 8:27:50 PMA very nice image, Michael. Congrats :) #8545737
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 4/18/2010 8:39:09 PMCongratulations!! I'm very pleased to see this among the finalist Michael! #8545840
Stefania Barbier 4/18/2010 11:03:13 PMgorgeous... congratulations, Michael! #8546508
Brett Dolsen 4/19/2010 12:14:25 AMJust Awesome Michael!Congratulations! #8546846
Ujjwal Mukherjee 4/19/2010 4:00:25 AMBeautiful finalist,congratulations!! #8547255
Courtenay Vanderbilt 4/19/2010 5:16:40 AMWell, you know what I think of this awesome Finalist! Congratulations, Michael!!! #8547704
Melissa G. Meiselman 4/19/2010 7:48:39 AMCongratulations on your outstanding finalist!!! #8548800
Lisa J. Boulden 4/19/2010 8:23:48 AMIn my eyes, a WINNER!
maria Warren 4/19/2010 11:46:13 AMBig Congrats!!!!!! #8550243
maria Warren 4/19/2010 11:46:59 AMBig Congrats!!!!!! #8550249
Joao Martinho 4/19/2010 2:52:14 PMA great finalist!!! #8551132
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 4/19/2010 4:41:25 PMVery treacherous, but great photo! #8551603
Timothy Guay 4/19/2010 6:15:49 PMI knew I'd be seeing this one again the minute I saw it, Bravo!!
Michael G. Marshall 4/19/2010 7:38:54 PMThank you Amy, Ellen, Tammy, Renee, Erica, Cathy, Lynn, Renata, Cindy, Jennifer, Donna, Stefania, Brett, Ujjwal, Courtenay, Melissa, Lisa, Maria, Joao, The BP Judges and Timothy for your kind remarks! Michael #8552354
Marvil J. LaCroix 4/20/2010 5:09:43 AMBeautiful lighting and comp. Congratulations on your Finalist. #8553480
Jeana Clark 4/20/2010 5:56:15 AM
Claudia Kuhn 4/20/2010 5:23:57 PMTErrific capture Michael, congrats! #8555815
Amy M. Wilson 4/20/2010 6:25:34 PMCongratulations on your fantastic win, Michael!!! #8556100
Stefania Barbier 4/20/2010 11:08:45 PMcongratulations on your gorgeous win! #8556746
Brett Dolsen 4/21/2010 12:42:15 AMCongratulations Michael an awesome and well deserved win! #8556923
Mary K. Robison 4/21/2010 12:46:04 AMCongratulations on a beautiful winner, Michael! #8556934
Linda D. Lester 4/21/2010 5:09:50 AMAwesome capture....Congratulations on your win! #8557500
Renata Gusciora 4/21/2010 6:42:22 AMBig congratulations on your fantastic win,Michael!!!:-) #8557743
Alan L. Borror 4/21/2010 7:49:31 AMCongratulations on this wonderful winner, Michael! #8557933
Usman M. Bajwa 4/21/2010 11:28:01 AMCONGRATZ. on your stunning capture and Second Place Gold Win. WTG!!!
Mike Clime 4/21/2010 11:32:44 AMCongratulations on your winner! #8558888
Tammy M. Anderson 4/21/2010 1:53:36 PMCongratulations on your beautiful winner, Michael. #8559255
David M. Montero 4/21/2010 2:41:29 PMCongratulations Michael!!! Outstanding capture. #8559376
Michael G. Marshall 4/21/2010 8:33:10 PMThank you Marvil, Jeana, Claudia, Amy, Sabrina, Stefania, Brett, Mary, Linda, Renata, Alan, Usman, Mike, Tammy and Dave for your wonderful comments and support! I sincerely appreciate it! Michael #8560218
Cindy Bendush 4/22/2010 11:37:51 PMBig congrats on this fabulous winner Michael! #8563354
Courtenay Vanderbilt 4/23/2010 11:39:32 AMBig Congratulations, Michael! #8564702
Michael G. Marshall 4/24/2010 3:23:29 PMThank you Cindy and Courtenay for your very kind words of support! Michael #8567157
Julie Christiansen 5/2/2010 6:50:43 PMNo way in hell!!! I salute you.
Michael G. Marshall 5/2/2010 8:35:16 PMThank you Julie for your positive comments! I appreciate it! Michael #8584989
Lisa R. Buffington 5/4/2010 7:37:35 AMCongrats!! Well deserved win. Awesome capture, terrific pov and exposure. He has more nerve than me. #8588363
Michael G. Marshall 5/4/2010 4:17:22 PMThank you, Lisa for your kind remarks! Michael #8589238
Moose Falls - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (USA)
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Consensus Report
Animal Care and Management at the National Zoo: Interim Report (2004)Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
The report finds that there are shortcomings in care and management at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Park are threatening the well-being of the animal collection. The committee said that its initial findings address the "most pressing" issues and that it used some of the highly publicized deaths of larger animals at the zoo to illustrate deficiencies in animal care and management.
Key Messages
- Even though the pest management program has been reorganized and is showing signs of improvement, pest management remains inadequate and poses a potential threat to the animal collection employees, and visitors to the National Zoo.
- Shortcomings exist in the animal nutrition program. There has been inadequate communication between the nutrition, keeper, and veterinary staffs; poor consultation between the research nutritionist and the acting head of clinical nutrition; and a lack of standardization and regular evaluation of animal diets. Nutrition records are not currently integrated with other record-keeping systems and, despite having adequate facilities for over a decade, the National Zoo is only now beginning to move toward a centralized commissary.
- The National Zoo is operating without a strategic plan, which jeopardizes its long-term operations and focused use of the zoo's resources. An integrated plan for the entire institution incorporating the 10-year facility revitalization and animal collections plans has not been developed.
- The National Zoological Park lacks a comprehensive information management system for animal husbandry and management records, which results in inconsistent record keeping and practices of alteration in medical records weeks or years after events
- The current preventive medicine program at the National Zoo is not being fully implemented, and since 1998, veterinary staff members have not been adhering to this program in terms of providing annual exams, vaccinations, and infectious-disease testing. Although efforts have been made in the past year to improve implementation, there is still a backlog of animals that have not received examinations, vaccinations, or tests as prescribed by the preventive medicine program
- There has been poor adherence to the National Zoo's own policies and procedures for animal health and welfare.
- There is a lack of documentation that the welfare of animals has been appropriately considered during the development and implementation of research programs and that complaints regarding the welfare of animals on exhibit were appropriately investigated. There also has been a lack of understanding within the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institution of the requirements of federal regulations and Public Health Service Policy and how to maintain compliance.


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Futuristic Yet Nostalgic: Atomic Playrooms
It's always fun to visit booths of first time exhibitors at the ABC show and a memorable one this year was Atomic Playrooms. Featuring icons of the atomic age, rockets and robots, these large structures can be used for storage or play (or both).
Sure, you could use these for holding books and toys, but your kids will most likely envision them as multi-level play structures for spacemen, LEGO men, cars, planes, etc. Right now there are three pieces in the line: the ATLAS Robot Shelf, the Rocket Rack Shelf and the smaller Mini-Mech shelves.
• More info: Atomic Playrooms
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Aired: 8 Apr 2011
"...so English I'm American."
To everyone that has wondered here due to William Brewster: HI COUSINS!!! I will post this weekend on how I'm specifically related. All I will say right now is that I am a descendant through his son Jonathan. Please feel free to visit this space often!
Ancestry.com Presence: Two commercials and one mention of 'looking on the internet for military records' but just going directly on to ancestry.com.
- William Brewster! Pilgrims! Actually Being Related to the Celebrity! (AKA Why I'm more excited about this episode than some of the others!)
- I really loved that they focused on the amputation of her ancestor during the Civil War. Yes, it was gruesome, but really filled out the details I think on what her ancestor went through. (Since it is the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War in April, I'm planning on posting a little on George Washington Lyon, my Union Civil War soldier and why I want his pension but can't afford it right now.)
- I will always love seeing someone finding a picture of their ancestor, regardless of the time period, even more considering I've experienced the joy today that I may finally find out what my grandfather looked like.
- I regrettably did not make it to Plymouth when I was in England, so it was very nice to see a bit of it. (I am totally willing for someone to take me though if there are any offers. *g*)
- Gloves! I like when they use gloves. In my opinion, you don't have to use them all the time, but I will appreciate you even more if you request them. (...if I ever get a full-time archivist job where I perform reference services. Anyone with an opening? I love working with genealogists!)
- The chart of magical knowledge showing her ancestry to William Brewster. (see Things I'd Like to Reiterate.)
- It seemed rushed in order to focus a lot of the Brewster connection. (Though given that, my complaint is not that passionate.)
In the End: As much as I harp on the series for not being totally honest in the process of genealogy (i.e. how long it takes, etc.), I can't deny that it is bringing new people to explore their family history. I love helping people find their own personal family stories so I very much appreciate the spotlight on the profession/hobby.
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (Mainly because even though I'm excited they featured my ancestry...the chart is just a little too much for my archivist's sensibilities to bear!)
Things I'd Like to Reiterate:
- As someone who is currently looking for an archivist position that involves reference, every time I see this show, a little bit of me cringes. Tonight was particularly hard on me when they unrolled the lovely chart of her ancestry to William Brewster. This rarely (though sometimes does occur) happens in real life and makes me feel bad to inform patrons of this fact. Just FYI.
- New England Historic Genealogical Society (You will find PLENTY here on their databases.)
- Mayflower Society
- One of the Many Books About the Brewster Lineage
- Footnote (Civil War Records and More)
- Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (National Park Service)
- Descendants of William Brewster (Facebook Group)
- Blog Talk Radio-Geneabloggers (They have a podcast discussing this episode.)
Next Week: Unfortunately, this was the last show in season 2. Stay tuned to the blog because I've still got most of Season 1 to go over and of course there will be other assorted genealogy posts! (Also, I'm still accepting research requests.) And one day


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French Quarter, New Orleans Travel Guide
French Quarter Summary
- Stunning architecture that is entertainment in and of itself (and it's free!)
- Hub for shops, restaurants, and hotels
- Thriving nightlife and music scene
- Walkable and easy to get around
- Heavily patrolled and protected 24/7 by New Orleans Police Department
- Party-hearty Bourbon Street
- Lots of museums, including the Beauregard-Keyes House, The Cabildo, Jean Lafitte National Historic Park, and Musee Conti Wax Museum
- Beignets at the famous Cafe du Monde
- French Market, the oldest public market in the country
- Extremely touristy -- many claim it's not the genuine New Orleans experience
- Safety may be an issue; stay in tourist areas after nightfall
What It's Like
The French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré, is an historic neighborhood that stretches 12 blocks to the Mississippi River. Originally settled by the Spanish, and then the French, the Quarter features a variety of architecture, including colorful Creole cottages, gorgeous antebellum mansions, intricate ironwork and some buildings that date to the late 1700s.
Today, the Quarter is a mix of private homes, museums, commercial shops, restaurants and hotels, as well as wide open public spaces. Property values in the Quarter have gone up since the 1984 World Fair, driving more tourist-related development, but also creating a residential demand among elites and celebrities.
The French Quarter is fairly safe and quiet during the day; at night, you'll be fine in tourist areas. Local cops are experts at crowd control, and it's rare for a visitor to get into trouble. Taxis are easy to find, except during Mardi Gras and Halloween. Keep in mind that the heavily touristed parts of Bourbon Street are closed to vehicles (except for delivery trucks, taxis and airport shuttles) every night after 6 p.m.
Where To Stay
Most hotels are bunched in the southwest section of the Quarter. High-end hotels can be found along Canal Street. Some cheaper options lie farther north within the Quarter, but several of these budget hotels come with poor reputations.


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Ham Mill Lock, Thrupp
The restoration of Ham Mill Lock was completed in about a year with the work largely being undertaken by CCT volunteers working 3 days a week.
The new off-side retaining wall at the bottom of the lock provides the necessary clearance to operate the lock gate.
Before Restoration
The coping stones were removed in April 2013 in preparation for the restoration of the lock structure.


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Where: Madison Square Garden
Network: MSG
Mavericks (4-1)
PG: Darren Collison
SG: O.J. Mayo
SF: Jae Crowder
PF: Brandon Wright
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Knicks (3-0)
PG: Raymond Felton
SG: Jason Kidd
SF: Ronnie Brewer
PF: Carmelo Anthony
C: Tyson Chandler
The Knicks are the last unbeaten team in the NBA and will face their first Western Conference foe tonight as the Dallas Mavericks, minus Dirk Nowitzki and Shaun Marion come to MSG. How will Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler play tonight facing off against their former team? With no Marion, how will the Mavericks defend Carmelo Anthony? Will the Knicks be able to continue their great back court play against Collison and Mayo? And Can The Knicks keep up their strong play after three days off?


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Skiers challenge assumptions about aging
Skiers challenge assumptions about aging
Octogenarian skiers and members of "The Greatest (Skiing) Generation" competed in the Hochgebirege Challenge Cup last weekend.
The 76th annual Hochgebirge Challenge Cup is the country's oldest ski club race.
Only 2 percent of North America's 10.2 million alpine skiers are 65 and older.
Alphonse Sevigny, 83, finished the race after suffering a fall in the first round.
"I spent 30 years learning how to go slow," said George MacNeil, 82. "Then I turned 65 and had to learn how to go fast."


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So what happened to freedom of speech?
You are happy to show pornographic pictures on the forum but when some light hearted banter appears that you don't like you delete it?
Not very even handed Toby. If Kristin is going to do something which most of the world thinks is controversial then she should be a big enough girl to deal with the comments that follow. Nobody broke any laws, legal or moral, in the replies that you have deleted. If guys don't think Kristin is good looking then we have a right to say so. At the same time nobody can deny she has a great figure.
Internet censorship should not apply in this case and I think Toby you have let your personal feelings get in the way of that.
I'm not one for unbalanced criticism and I would reiterate that you do great work on this forum ; it is difficult to moderate some of the stuff that goes on here and it is appreciated.


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By GREGG BELL (AP) – 16 hours ago
SEATTLE — Pete Carroll wasn't kidding when he promised to bring guys in from everywhere, with all kinds of backgrounds, to compete for jobs with the Seattle Seahawks.
Friday, the coach brought aboard wide receivers Mike Williams and Reggie Williams, both former first-round draft picks by other teams who then flopped out of the league. The big wide receivers signed free-agent contracts less than 24 hours after they finished three-day tryouts in Carroll's first Seahawks minicamp.
The 6-foot-5 Mike Williams is the former No. 10 overall draft choice of the Detroit Lions who ballooned to 270 pounds and has been out of the league for two years. He played for Carroll at Southern California through 2003.
He visited USC and his old coach for a pick-me-up in October, before he started working with a personal trainer to get ready for this chance.
"It's like riding a bike — except the bike is a little rusty right now," he said of playing for the first time since Tennessee released him in the early months of 2008.
Reggie Williams, at 6-4, is the former ninth overall pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars from nearby Tacoma and the University of Washington. He is serving two years of probation stemming from a cocaine possession charge. He has been out of the league for a year.
He says Carroll has already proven to be the same exciting, motivating guy who recruited him out of Lakes High School years ago.
"It's just a gift from God that I'm allowed the second opportunity to play the game that I love, especially in my hometown," he said.
It could become a gift to three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.
Seattle's previous regimes under Mike Holmgren and the one-year run of Jim Mora last season preferred smaller receivers such as Darrell Jackson, Bobby Engram and Deion Branch.
Carroll? For his wide receivers, bigger is better.
"If you look back at our past we love big guys and have had a lot of success with them," Carroll said. "We haven't changed our attitude on that at all."
Both Williamses have plenty of work to do to compete in training camp for playing time. They just got Seattle's playbook on Monday. And playing shape will remain an issue for a while. Mike Williams said that before he began training in October he was doing "nothing, nothing important, nothing I can remember."
Yet their size makes them enticing options for a team that wants to throw the ball downfield more under Carroll's new offense.
"I would say each of them would admit they have a ways to go, but I think they are heading in the right direction — personally and professionally," Seahawks general manager John Schneider said.
Mike Williams was drafted ahead of DeMarcus Ware, Shawne Merriman and Aaron Rodgers early in 2005. But the fed-up Lions dumped him after just 37 catches and 1 1/2 seasons. The Raiders got rid of him after just seven games in 2007. The Titans did the same thing later that season. He played just two games for them.
"I've really embraced every aspect of this — from even just having my name on the back of a jersey," Williams said. "This is definitely a great opportunity. I appreciate the Seahawks, obviously."
Reggie Williams is also 26. Considered a flop after Jacksonville didn't resign him beyond his rookie contract following the 2008 season, he missed all of '09 while in legal trouble.
Last May, he was sentenced to two years of probation for cocaine possession. In that case, an off-duty police officer in Houston used a Taser to subdue him after he allegedly refused to leave a bar.
He's since gotten engaged. He has a son nearly 5 months old, Rush.
"I became a better person, a better man, because of those mistakes," he said Thursday, before he learned he had a contract. "I'm just glad I have the opportunity to be out here and playing. It means everything for me and from my family."
Seattle also signed cornerback Kennard Cox, guard Mitch Erickson and fullback Ryan Powdrell. All were among the 17 free agents who got tryouts in the minicamp.
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"This is the single largest hiring event in north Okaloosa County," event organizer Liz Westby said in an email. "With the wide variety of employers who will be attending, there should be opportunities for all job seekers.
The expo will allow veterans to meet more than 25 employers in addition to representatives from veteran assistance agencies.
"Veterans will be able to speak with (Veterans Affairs) representatives to help determine their benefits and how to access them," Westby said.
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Anyone else notice Gajeel didn't really show up in this last chapter at all? Maybe he went for a long-overdue "meeting" with Raven Tail's master Ivan, who I'm wondering whether or not he's caught on to the whole "double agent" bit by now.
That's not to say anything about all the other plot points that have arisen but not been touched upon that much at all, like what happened to Jellal, Ultear, Meldy, Zeref, and all the dark guilds who have all but fallen off the face of the earth, like Tartaros and the remnants of Grimoire Heart (Kain and Rusty are supposedly still out there). I wonder if any such loose plot threads will be addressed this upcoming arc. I also wonder if we get to see more of Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus, considering they've risen up the ranks like crazy.
If there's anything I want to see, it's Jellal and Ultear meeting again. How would they react, especially Jellal, if he remembers her at all? Also, how would Erza react to meeting Ultear? After all, she should know by now that Ultear was the one behind Jellal's brainwashing (Azuma told her as much after getting beaten by her). Would she be as forgiving to her as Jellal? Because she seemed pretty damn upset back when she thought Zeref himself was responsible. Come to think of it, how would everyone whose lives were ruined as consequences of Zeref's actions react to seeing the self-hating emo boy? We shouldn't forget how it was one of Zeref's demons, Deliora, who destroyed Gray's home and led to Ur's sacrifice (even though he did end up making plenty of irreplaceable friends as a roundabout result).
Sorry, that's me letting my imagination run wild.
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On a different note, on the whole subject of of Max being almost as strong as Natsu, the guild's rank and so forth, there are a few things people probably ought to keep in mind.
First while Natsu was famous, the primary source of his fame was not his power, but was rather the collateral damage he typically inflicted.
Second, there were other mages about as powerful as base Natsu out there. Leon, Eve, and Ren being the primary examples, though while powerful offensively, they were short on personal durability which seems likely to hold true for Max.
Third, guild ranking is not equal to actual guild power. We saw back with Phantom Lord that they were still largely considered the number 1 guild in the kingdom. That's despite Fairy Tail having clearly surpassed them in raw power. So numbers and reputation play a big role in ranking as well.
Fourth, Fairy Tail's the lowest ranked not because they're the weakest even with everyone back, but for other reasons. Their numbers have dropped severely, it looks like they had barely 15 members, if that, before everyone returned. Likewise their reputation is low because it took 7 years for the likes of Max to get close to matching Natsu. In the meantime their reputation tanked, and it hasn't recovered because rather than be flashy with their power, they've been laying low and letting a crappy guild like Twilight Ogre slap them around. The ranking also probably doesn't take into account all the strong members returning and effectively doubling the size of the guild.
Fifth, the challenge does not seem to be getting out of last place, but rather with achieving first place given that Sabertooth, Lamia Scale, and Blue Pegasus are all standing in the way as powerful competition. So it's not a matter of "all the other guilds are so much more powerful than Fairy Tail", but rather "there are some big players in the way that'll be difficult to beat out for the #1 spot."
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Spoiler for Edo Gajeel:
The anime even reveals Makarov's Edolas counterpart. To say the least, he's..."backwards." In more ways than one.
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Spoiler for Anime stuff:
But I seriously digress. This is a manga thread, not an anime thread.
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Shooo, for 30 mil, hell yeah I'd join up too! Let's go Makarov! Let's show those younguns what 'motivation' is really about!! XD
But it's good that Wendy's getting two new spells. Just mimicking Natsu won't get her too far. XD
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So, we're gonna get a training/powerup arc, and then a tournament arc. Fairly standard shonen fare, although I kinda like to avoid those kinds of arcs. Still, if it's just one major training arc, then I suppoe I can let it pass. And as long as the training means something...
Definitely looking forward to Wendy becoming more of a fighter. Her boost magic is nice, but I wanna see her get in there and kick butt.
Loved Natsu's Lucy joke, heh.
I have to wonder, though... all the world has seemingly gotten much stronger in the last seven years. Why? Sure, some people would have gotten stronger, but the overall skill and power level of a world tends to remain the same. I have a feeling this increase of magic isn't quite natural (or maybe is natural because of where magic comes from?).
Depending on the training, I'd also like to see Lucy gain more competence with her spirits. And depending on the training arc, she might find another key (either in the training arc or in the tournament arc). In fact, I have a feeling she'll meet another celestial mage in the tournament with a key or two. She's got two more keys to find, right? Unless there is a 13th key.
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Edo-subplots are definitely some of the most dangerous elements to temper with in the FT universe...ah well, as long as it works out~
So, magic "festival" huh? Definitely much better than a magic tournament, I liked the starting point of the S-class exam but it was short, wonder what Mashima can do with an entire arc for games
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Hey, if it means giving the anime more filler and padding to widen the gap, I'm all for it. Imagine if they just skip right to the final days of the tournament, if not the tournament itself, in the next few chapters. Then again, that'd probably give the anime a bit less ground to build off of.
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Only problem with this sweet little ramblings is that it attributes way more plot layout/planing skills to Mashima than I deem him capable of. :facepalm:
Sadly, I fear things are much more random than that, and there is no reason whatsoever for this discrepancy in strength, other than Mashima belatedly realizing that with his unprecedented endless chain of nakama powerups last arc, he has messed up his own powerleveling so seriously that somemthing just had to be done about it. Hence, here we are
(as for her collecting all keys, there is still time for that along the way, with so few gold ones being left, I'd prefer that take some more time, cause presumably having all WILL come with a SERIOUS hax power, like maybe the holder of all gold keys kinda becomes the human avatar of the spirit realm, aka THE celestial mage of the age or whatnot ...also, wouldn't be surprised if she can legitimately call upon old mustach dude once she holds all the gold ones - but such power is for final battles ^^ ...)
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Roughly 800 people streamed into Barstow's Skyline Drive-In Theater for a "Station to Station" show that included performances by headliner Beck along with No Age, Lucky Dragons, Cold Cave and Cat Power. Also part of the show: brightly colored "art yurts" housing installations by Urs Fischer, Ernesto Neto and Kenneth Anger.
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Junior Aaron Radden qualified for the final round of the 100m at the North Florida/Best Western Invitational on Friday. The junior sprinter ran a 10.67 in the preliminary heat, the 10th best time of the day.
The final heat of the 100m will be ran Saturday at 3pm. Radden is one of two Blue Devils from the men's track team competing at the meet. Freshman Nick Lindblom will also be competing in the 400m hurdles at 3:10.


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Edee Wolfenberger, a 75-year-old RV resident at the KOA campground in Rusk, Texas, is trying to make a dream come true. She has applied for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh grant to construct an RV park for permanent senior citizen residents, The Cherokeean Herald reported.
"My dream is to build a real life village for seniors. There will be no 'big-box warehouse' for us,'" she said. She refers to assisted living facilities as "big box warehouses." Already she has found an attorney who will help with the legal work and make application for a tax-exempt status.
"Our plans are to purchase enough property for RV residents to move in. Many of the lots will include a place to permanently park an RV in an attached facility with another room to the side. We will have a place for a community garden, an activity room and cabins for folks who do not have RVs. Also, persons owning mobile homes are invited to move those homes into the park.
"While working with Adult Protective Services, I saw firsthand how seniors were living and realized they were pretty much isolated from society and all too often from their families. The only thing available was the senior center which entertained them for a short time. If they didn't have money, they were not able to take advantage of trips or other things offered. They seemed to be slowly dying in their homes. It is really sad and can be changed so easily. Now that I am living alone, I realize personally the problems involved. Also, I have found even married folks often have a mate who is minimized by illness. This leaves the healthier one alone with someone to care for or at least life defined by the ill mate.
"We have found that people do not do well living alone. They do much better living in small community groups and sharing with those around them," Wolfenberger said.
She envisions RV residents living on the grounds and volunteering at various places in the community. They could participate in after-school tutoring, sponsor foster children, work in the community gardens and raise chickens, she suggested.
"An activity building is being planned and a dorm facility will be constructed on the second floor of that building. College students, who are studying the effect of growing old, will give them an opportunity to spend time with senior citizens. I would like to sponsor a homeless family and help them get back on their feet," she said. Also, she plans to sponsor a congressional program for youth. This is similar to the Eagle Scout program and students earn brass, silver and gold medals, Wolfenberger said.
Wolfenberger is originally from Flagstaff, Ariz. She has been in Texas for two years and has grandchildren living in the Carrollton area.
"I needed a place to park my RV and ended up here. I was looking for a county to establish a village and Cherokee County seemed to be that place," she said.
The Pepsi Refresh grant program gives away more than $1 million each month. Wolfenberger is asking that Rusk area citizens work together to win a Pepsi grant. "Someone is going to win, so why not us?" she asked. She invites everyone in the community to go to the website www.refresheverything. com/helpourseniors and cast a vote every day. The numbers count in determining who will win the $250,000.
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AMES, Iowa – This hasn't been Iowa State's best week.
On Tuesday, five-star prep shooting guard Rashad Vaughn went on national television and announced he was spurning the Cyclones to play for UNLV. Vaughn's announcement came less than 24 hours after No. 11 Iowa State was blown out at West Virginia 102-77.
Coach Fred Hoiberg dubbed it an "embarrassing" defeat for a team that once held Big 12 title hopes, and the Cyclones (18-6, 6-5 Big 12) will be out to redeem themselves when they host Texas Tech (13-11, 5-6) on Saturday.
Iowa State beat the Red Raiders 73-62 in its Big 12 opener last month.
"We're going to take that anger out and the frustration out on somebody. Texas Tech is up next," Iowa State forward Dustin Hogue said. "(Texas Tech) gave us a good game when we went down there. But we're not letting nobody score that many points on us again."
Both the Cyclones and Hoiberg insisted that despite a relatively thin bench and a brutal 10-game stretch to open league play, fatigue wasn't a factor against the Mountaineers.
But their poor defense certainly was.
Iowa State let West Virginia shoot 54 percent from the floor, hit 13 3s and jump ahead by as many as 32 points.
It was continuation of a troubling recent trend for the Cyclones. They let woeful TCU score 10 points above its league average last weekend in Ames and allowed Oklahoma State to shoot 49 percent in the previous game.
"All five have to be on the same page. When you have one guy out of position, it's going to affect your defense," Hoiberg said. "All it takes is one person out of position for them to get exposed, and teams have been doing that against us."
Iowa State's individual defense has also struggled of late, and the Cyclones are now last in Big 12 games in scoring defense at 81.3 points.
Although that number is skewed somewhat by Iowa State's up-tempo style of play, defense is still an area the Cyclones know they need to fix.
"I just think we're not taking enough pride in guarding our man one on one. Like a lot of teams (we) rely a lot on help defense, and I think our guys just think 'Ok, I've got a guy behind me so it's ok if my guy just blows by me,'" Hogue said. "That's not taking pride in one-on-one defense, running shooters off the line and containing certain players. I think we're going to get back to basics and start locking up our guys a lot better."
If they don't, Texas Tech can make Iowa State pay for its mistakes.
The Red Raiders have won their last three games after a 2-6 start in the Big 12, and on Wednesday night they won at Oklahoma 68-60.
It was one of the more surprising results in the league this season — and further proof that the Red Raiders aren't the same team that lost to Iowa State a month ago.
"A lot of things concern me about Texas Tech right now. That was as good of a performance as I've seen in our league all year," Hoiberg said. "They're playing harder than any team they face right now, and they rebound the basketball at a very high clip and it's a team that's clicking on all cylinders."
Even though they're not used to dealing with blowout losses, the Cyclones know they have to move on.
The first step came Wednesday with a practice that forward Georges Niang said showed the importance of playing with a purpose.
"We brought back our sense of urgency," Niang said. "I think we're back on the right track."


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This evening, Microsoft is hosting their 2013 Financial Analyst Meeting, addressing shareholders about the current status of the company and its future. Most of the discussion, which is ongoing as we write, has focused on cloud computing, Xbox, Windows and all of Microsoft's services.
Outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage within the last hour and elaborated on many of these areas, including Windows Phone. While not a lot of time was spent on the growing division, Ballmer did of course talk about the recent Nokia purchase.
Below are Ballmer's verbatim comments:
"Mobile devices. We have almost no share. I don't know whether to say that with enthusiasm or kind of uncomfortable tension. But I'm an optimistic guy. Any time we have low market share sounds like upside opportunity to me. We're paying to do it all day every day…It's getting after it and really making sure we deliver the kind of revenue and gross margin upside that's certainly there.
The Nokia deal is a lot of things. One of the things it is, is a way to make sure we can capture the gross margin upside because we're making most of the investment today, that we need to make even owning Nokia. We're very excited to have a chance to capture the gross margin upside..."
The admission by Ballmer is fascinating if only because Microsoft appears to be facing the reality that Windows Phone, while promising, still has quite a long way to go before it is a profitable and successful business division for the company.
The Nokia deal should help streamline the manufacturing of Windows Phones by knocking down walls between hardware and software development teams. There should also be "fewer secrets" as Microsoft's Joe Belfiore recently mentioned about the deal.
Nokia has recently taken the lead in Russia over Samsung, Windows Phone has maintained a number two status in India and the OS has experienced explosive growth in Mexico. However, market share in the US has remained below 5% despite an aggressive campaign through AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Overall, shipments for Windows Phone are up 77% year over year.
Will Microsoft be able to pull it off? In theory they have everything they need to make a successful comeback in mobile. But there are a lot of 'ifs' and 'buts' that could affect the outcome for Microsoft. At the very least, they seem keenly aware of how much work is left to do.
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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham will welcome a baby girl this summer!!
The 34-year-old soccer star confirmed the happy news at a L.A. Galaxy luncheon on Friday (March 11).
The baby girl will join big brothers Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz.
So excited for David and Victoria!!
"I'm excited – either it'll be [a girl or] a boy to add to the three boys we have and we'll have half of a five-a-side football team with David – we've got so much testosterone in our family!" Victoria recently told Jimmy Fallon.


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