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nCircle, the leader in information risk and security performance management solutions, today announced the availability of nCircle Remote, a new mobile iDevice application for the nCircle IP360 vulnerability and risk management system. nCircle Remote allows users to start, monitor and view the results of critical vulnerability scans from a wide variety of Apple mobile devices, including iPhones and iPads. nCircle Remote makes it easy for users to keep track of vulnerability scans at all times and respond quickly to emergency security situations.
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STERLING – Planning a home remodeling project or need new ideas to spruce up your home or garden?
More than 30 vendors will display products and services for everything from home remodeling and construction to landscape, plus indoor living, design and more at the annual Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway.
"There is a wealth of home improvement specialists in and around this market. The Sauk Valley Home and Garden Show is a great opportunity for them to showcase their products or services to the community," said Ed Bushman of Sauk Valley Media, sponsor of the show.
"We are so happy to have such a variety of vendors at the show. It is an event where individuals interested in improving their homes will have the opportunity to talk with home improvement specialists all under one roof," Bushman said.
Admission is free. Call 815-625-3600, ext. 681, for more information.

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Its a different game with us at home against the faders! We are doing well against stuffing them in the red zone. We have to work on our red zone offense.... but they proved they do too.
Plus I will be there! I will do what I can!


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There are now more iPhones than Windows Mobile-based devices, according to the latest survey by research firm comScore. And while the numbers of either platform are dwarfed by the userbase of RIM's Blackberry smartphone, data use by Phones and Android phones - characterized by requests to mobile ad provider AdMob's system - is far and away greater than the Blackberry's.
The report by comScore covers three-month averages through the month of October. While sales of Windows Mobile phones have been steady over the past year, iPhone sales have surged since the launch of the iPhone 3GS this past summer. The number of active Windows Mobile, Palm, and Symbian users is holding steady, while users of Blackberry, iPhone, and Android-based devices grew. The boost in the Apple phone's sales was enough to lift the iPhone into the number two position in the US, while Windows Mobile fell to number three.
The comScore data also confirms trends that mobile ad firm AdMob (the smartphone ad company Google is buying for $750 million) has long been reporting: both the iPhone and Android devices are responsible for the bulk of mobile data use.
Users of the Apple iPhone were most likely to consume mobile media, with 94 percent of users doing so in September 2009, while 92 percent of Android device users, predominantly T-Mobile G1 users, engaged in mobile media activities, 12 percentage points higher than an average smartphone user.
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The comScore survey said that 17 percent of its respondents who intended to buy a smartphone soon would choose an Android-based device. Another 20 percent were planning an iPhone purchase, though 51 percent of smartphone shoppers said they planned to buy a BlackBerry model in the coming months.


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A ramp was created in this area over two years ago.
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As you can see, my project mock-up was wrongly-proportioned and rather off-target, since the carport roof in the mock-up was far too low. Here's another view of the site:
These days, while I'm working on the carport, everything is being held in place by clamps.
During my work, I'm being constantly observed by a conscientious ever-present foreman.


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BRISTOL, Tenn. - King College's NCAA Division II Wrestling national qualifiers, Frank Morgan and Brandon Tressler, know the bracket for the championship March 11-12 as announced by the national office.
Morgan (Maynardsville, Tenn.) will face Mercyhurst's Michael Pollard in an opening-round match within the 197-pound bracket. Morgan was the Super Region II champion while Pollard finished fourth in his region. The other two grapplers in the quadrant are Eli Arizmendez, from Grand Canyon, and Upper Iowa's Carl Broghammer. Arizmendez has a 20-2 record and was ranked No. 5 nationally after his runner up super region finish.
The Tornado's Morgan enters the event ranked No. 3 within the weight class nationally with an 18-3 record on the season and two of the setbacks were against NCAA Division I foes. This is his third national appearance with two NAIA trips in 2008 and 2009. In 2009 he was a national runner up at 197 pounds.
Tressler (Orlando, Fla.) makes the nationals as a sophomore at 184-pounds with a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Division II Super Region II tournament. He will take a 17-11 record against Super Region III winner Aaron Norgren and his 26-8 record. Norgren, from Minnesota State, was ranked fifth nationally in the weight class.
Joining Tressler and Norgren in the bottom quadrant of the bracket will be Grand Canyon's Ryan Becerra and Londele Cox, from Mercyhurst. Becerra and a 26-11 record was a super region runner up while Cox was third in his super region and owns a 15-5 record.
Session one will begin Friday at noon eastern with session two at 7 p.m. Session one will have all first round matches from the 10 weight classes and session two will be the quarterfinals of the winners' draw and eight wrestle back matches for each bracket. On Saturday session three starts at 11 a.m. with semifinal contests and wrestle back matches to determine third, fifth and seventh-place finishers. The Parade of All-Americans has a 7:45 p.m. scheduled start and the championship finals at 8 p.m. with all 10 championship matches.
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He really does look like he could be Belichick's younger brother...now I know he reminds me of someone...... but I just can't place it just yet....
I can't let the greatness of FF2's avatar fade.
Don't worry FF2, I fixed it so no one will ever recognize you
I've been trying to find the original thread that spawned this one.
Does anyone know how to search the forum for a really old thread?


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Welcome to John Carey's 24Seven Project.
Featuring 12 stunning routines that you will use and suitable for all magicians, this is magic that packs a kicker punch!
"Practical and powerful! John's entire Handle With Carey series is a must for all cardicians. John strikes gold with his novel combination of doable, powerful and entertaining card magic."
- John Guastaferro
Featured routines volume1 include:
1.Simplex Transpo - John's very clean and direct transposition of two signed bank notes using a wonderful Tamariz idea
2.Gemini reflections - Using a wonderful Karl Fulves idea, spectator and magician replicate each other perfectly in this location
3.Coinkidinky - John's variant on a great Alan Ackerman effect. A very simple and strong production of a four of a kind
4.6 card O and W - A quick 4 phase oil and water that is ideal for strolling workers
5.Split and spread control - A very deceptive tabletop card control inspired by Bernard Billis
6.Interlocking flyer - A vanish and magical translocation of a selection
7.Kick- 4 Queens - a signed card and a ton of visual action in this walk- around worker
8.Imaginary Reality - John's take on the classic do as I do plot using a real deck and one in the imagination. A strong, memorable piece using a wonderful Vernon idea
9.Conscious/Subconscious - Another do as I do designed for the working magician
10.Two to Tango - A selection and a thought of number come together in this impromptu revelation involving 2 spectators
11.Crystal Transposition - A very direct divination and transposition combined. Perfect for restaurant and bar work
12.Shh it's a Mystery... - John's super direct and engaging approach to a Brother John Hamman card classic
Running Time Approximately: 2hrs -Worldwide Playback
Featured routines on Volume 2 include:
1. Color opener - John's take on the classic in the hands triumph with a color-changing kicker
2. S.W.I Interchange - A four 4 four pocket transposition. Minimum work maximum impact.
3. It's all a mystery - Carey's take on the classic mystery card, again designed for the real world.
4. Gemini production - An almost self-working production of a four of a kind involving a spectator
5. Homing in - Carey's take on an old classic, involving a divination and a card to pocket combined.
6. Impulsive revelation - A great hands off discovery of a selected card using a two people from your audience. Makes the spectator the star.
7. 3 thoughts 3 located - A beautiful hands off discovery involving, tells, memory and thoughts
8. When Nyquist met Lorayne - A very strong and subtle approach to the classic sandwich plot. A favorite of Jack Carpenter's
9. Interlocking sandwich - More of John's very direct thinking applied to this classic of card conjuring:
10. An impossible Conclusion - Carey meets Jennings in this beautiful 3 phase revelation inspired by an all time great
11. Triple Triumphant - A 3 selection approach to Triumph with a minimum of moves but maximum impact
12. On the count of... - A signed selection vanishes in a spectator's hand only to appear at a freely chosen number. Powerful and practical
Running Time Approximately: 2hrs -Worldwide Playback
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According to Mooch Houck, the Boyertown Jr. Legion Grizzlies' manager, the team is looking good. They have a record of 30-3 so far and they're in first place by two games with six games to play as of July 1. The team has played a lot of games this year, starting back at the end of March.
Houck isn't surprised by how well the team is doing this year.
"I knew that we would have a decent team this year," said Houck. "We were fairly young last year and were within a game of qualifying for regionals. We became good at the end of last season. I have a lot of pitching, two quality catchers, and it's been a nice ride so far. I'm just sitting back and enjoying the ride."
Pitching and defense is what wins in baseball, and the Grizzlies are strong in both categories. The team has committed very few errors this year and the team ERA is 1.19.
"That's going to win you ball games," said Houck. "We also have a lot of speed. I've never had a team as fast as this one. We haven't won anything yet, and the Ralph Blank Tournament doesn't count. We haven't made it to regionals and we haven't won that. We haven't gone to states. It could be one of those teams that goes 39-6 and have nothing to show for it. It's been fun and they are a fun group of kids to coach. They work hard and we don't have to baby sit them."
The one concern that Houck has is getting consistent hitting from his team. There are games where they score three to four runs. They haven't really beaten up on teams by hitting the ball well. That means Houck must rely on 'small ball' to get runs. Drawing walks and bunting for hits is a big part of the Grizzlies' offense. They have the speed to get a lot of bunt hits, then take a few extra bases when they get on base.
The bar is set high for the 2014 Grizzlies. They want to not only qualify for the Junior Legion state tournament, but the goal is to win it. That's something that the team has been talking about since the first day of the season.
In Houck's opinion, whether they make states or not, he feels that it's been a successful season. Still, that's what the team is aiming for. Even if some of them don't make the legion team next year, winning a state title would be the highlight of their baseball career.
Because the expectations are so high, keeping the team focused isn't always easy.
"We're not physically tired, I think we're more mentally tired," said Houck. "It's that time of year, the playoff are coming up and they have to suck it up. If we make it to states, we're talking about another five weeks."
The Grizzlies lost a big game to Spring City on June 30, and Mooch saw the team take that loss very hard. The team expects to win every night and losing that game was almost a shock.
"They know that they're not invincible, "said Houck. "Not that a loss is a good thing, and we lost a league game to Uwchlan Township last week. This time of year, the bottom feeders will make their season by beating the top teams. From here on out, we're going to be seeing the top pitchers, the best team, everything. Everybody is going to want to knock us off. I think after last night (loss to Spring City), we realized that it's not going to be a cake walk like it's been so far."
Returning for the Grizzlies this year are J.T. Cooley, Nick DiCiacco, Pat Hohlfield, Trevor Waldman, Christian Wagner, Mike Xanthopoulos and Michael Raineri.
Other team members include Tyler Kreitz, Jake Dicesare, Cory Melchoir, Gavin Mourar, Marcus Thomas, Michael Hohlfield and Kaleb Miller.
"J.T. is a tough kid and he's team leader and the other kids follow him," said Houck. "He has the wrestling work ethic
"Nick has really improved since his 14-year-old season. He was a spot player last year. He came out to our winter workouts and did nothing but catch the pitchers two times a week. He never complained and it's paid off for him. He has one of our better sticks.
"Pat is our work horse pitcher. He's 7-0 so far with an ERA around 1.00. He's just one of those kids who's built and he works hard. He's in good physical shape.
"Trevor is our lefthanded pitcher and the number two pitcher right now. He reminds me of the Jamie Moyer type. He mixes things up and he hits his spots. He's not going to blow it by you, but he's a great kid and he works hard.
"Mike is our number two or three pitcher, but has been shut down for two weeks because of arm stiffness. I'm not sure when, or if, he'll be back. He's 6-0 and he's done a heck of a job. He's also my right fielder.
"Christian was playing for Pope John Paul II and he had a serious concussion and he's now just coming back. He's now just getting back into some type of baseball shape. He was one of my better players last year. We kind of missed him at the beginning of the year.
Michael (Raineri) is my shortstop and the best defensive player on my team. He's the life of the crowd and he's the team general during the game on the field. He talks it up.
"Tyler is my leading hitter right now. He's batter around .380. He' may not have the best arm, may not have the best wheels, but he just knows the game. He's a quality baseball player."
The Grizzlies play in the Twin County League, which according to Houck, is the strongest league in the state. He believes that gets his team ready for state competition.
"With the exception of Quakertown, all the teams in the league have six to seven wins. I'll say this every time, the Twin County League is the best league in the state.
"I'm glad we are where we are and I like this league," said Houck. "Every game you never know what you're going to get."
Phil Haddad is a free lance writer for the Times. You can follow him on Twitter @writersprtsBT


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Springfield, FL--- To say the least the Rutherford Rams coming off a rather good business trip to Atlanta over the weekend.
Coach Ross and his Rams winning both games they played as part of the inaugural Florida-Georgia Shootout.
The Rams winning a game Friday against Luella 58-53. that's on the south side of Atlanta and followed that up with a narrow 54-53 win over Tri-Cities, another Atlanta school.
Both those teams with some size, and coach Rhondie Ross telling me he's proud of the way his guys handled those games. He says they showed a lot of poise, trailing at the half in both games, came back and rallied to win.
His aim was to take the team on the road and get it used to playing teams with a bit more size and skill than what they might see playing teams locally. As well as teams that play a different brand of basketball than teams around here.
Before the trip, the Rams a perfect 8 and oh with wins over the likes of Mosley, Arnold, Dothan, West Florida and Niceville.
Now 10-0, the Rams will now set their sights a trip to Gulf Breeze Tuesday for another district game and then they'll play at the tournament at Grand Ridge Saturday.
Next week they travel to the Kingdom of the Sun, a very prestigious tournament in Ocala.


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KITTERY, Maine — Spring and baseball always go hand-in-hand, so it's appropriate that the Kittery Art Association come up with a doubleheader to celebrate the coming of the new growing season.
March 28-April 14 the KAA will open its gallery at Kittery Point to an all-member show, Spring Ahead, that will be paired with a showing of Pamela duLong Williams' advanced students' work.
The KAA will celebrate the new show with a reception that is open to the public on Sunday, April 7 that will run from 4 to 6 p.m. This is an opportunity to see the artwork and talk with the artists, while sharing some wine and cheese.
Among the Williams students showing are Rebecca Harrison, Judith Schubert, Deb Howard, Laura Burbine, Paula Boxer, Penny Gilbert, Christy Hegarty, Lydia Meade and Dianne Dean.
Pamela will also be putt on a demonstration of still life oil painting April 12. 6-9 p.m. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.


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Car news
New Corvette race car rendered
It may not be official, but that doesn't make it any less awesome
It was only yesterday that our men on the Detroit motor show floor brought you all the news from the unveiling of the new Chevrolet Corvette. But that hasn't stopped digital scribblers of the Internet rendering what potential future, hot versions might look like.
We've fallen in love with one particular rendering more than others: an AMLS spec C7R by Photoshop extraordinaire Jon Sibal. It looks angry. Really angry thanks to exposed carbon fibre body panels, matte black decals, Ali G approved yellow lens, centre-lock wheels, massive aerodynamic appendages and huge side exhaust pipes.
Unfortunately you can't render sound in Photoshop. So you'll just have to close your eyes and use your imagination to guess what the race version of the all-new pushrod 6.2-litre V8 will sound like. We're guessing that it'd be similar to Brian Blessed flossing his teeth with a chainsaw.
We don't know much more about the car other than this picture; it was only posted on Jon's Instagram page (which made a change to the normal things on our Instagram feed which include Stig taking pictures of what he's eating). Obviously, this is in no way official, but if Corvette racing taking a fancy to it, it wouldn't be the first time that one of Jon's virtual cars have been turned into reality.
Think you can do better? Why not crack out the Etch a Sketch and send it to us at email@example.com.
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Among Rashard Mendenhall's latest beliefs is teams who run the ball can still win in the pass-oriented NFL.
Never mind that most of the top teams in the league still believe the path to the Super Bowl is through the air.
Crazy, huh?
Not to Mendenhall, the Steelers' top running back.
"I still think that's the formula to win," Mendenhall said. "I feel like the successful teams, when you look at the Broncos and what they're doing and the Texans and teams like that, teams that are able to run the ball, they have balance on offense and it does nothing but help them. Plus it gives your defense a break."
The Steelers (8-3) are like most of the NFL's top teams: They have leaned heavily on the pass in 2011, more than they did last year.
And the person most affected is Mendenhall, who has seen his workload -- not to mention his impact on the offense -- diminish.
Heading into Sunday's 1 p.m. game against the Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) at Heinz Field, Mendenhall is well below the pace of last season when he set career highs for yards (1,273), carries (324) and touchdowns (13).
In the 10 games he has played, he has a team-high 574 yards on 153 carries, an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. That is nowhere close to the impact he had on the offense at a similar point in 2010.
Mendenhall had 811 yards on 202 carries, an average of 4 yards per carry, after 10 games last season. As the offense has become more pass-oriented, Mendenhall is averaging just 51 yards rushing per game in the past five games.
"For us, you kind of have to do what's called," Mendenhall said. "Our focus has become the passing game. For us, it's just executing when we can."
Mendenhall's big plays are down, too. Last year, Mendenhall had seven of his 11 runs of 20 yards or longer in the first 10 games. This season, he has only two runs of 20 yards or longer after 10 games, including none in the past five.
"I think it's more necessarily our running game," said Mendenhall, who is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in which he had a combined 566 carries. "When you work at it and concentrate on and focus on it, those plays come. When it's spotty like it has been, it's hard to create a play like that."
"The running backs probably would love to run the ball 60 times a game, but they understand that we have a lot of weapons," said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. "And I think the more that we can throw the ball it can open up the running game. And when we can run the ball it opens up the passing game. So, I think we've got a lot of unselfish guys in this room that just want to win football games."
The Steelers have won six of their past seven games, but there hasn't been a whole lot of help from the running game. Since rushing for a season-high 185 yards against the New England Patriots, they have averaged more than 4 yards rushing per carry in just one of their past five games.
In Kansas City, the Steelers had 108 yards on 28 carries and averaged 3.9 yards per attempt, despite runs of 16 yards by Mendenhall and 14 yards by Isaac Redman.
"The biggest disappointment for me was our rush per average; I didn't like our per-carry average," said offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. "It has to pick up for us to be where we want to be. We have to run the ball closer to 4 [yards] per carry. It's not the number of carries, it's the quality of the carries. And when we want to run it, we have to run it better, I think."
The Steelers, who have attempted 387 passes compared to 290 runs, aren't the only team to de-emphasize the running game.
Of the 14 teams with records of 7-4 or better, only three -- San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders -- have attempted more running plays than passing plays. Those totals, though, do not take into account sacks, which do not count as attempted passes.
Even the Bengals, who wanted to return to a more run-oriented attack with rookie quarterback Andy Dalton, have attempted 64 more passes (376) than runs (312).
Despite teams relying more on the pass, the total of rushing yards in the NFL (40,494) is up from last season (39,466) after 11 games -- an unexplainable oddity, given that only one of the 15 teams with losing records (Jacksonville) has run more than it has passed.
"The more you run, the more you wear the defense down," Mendenhall said. "The more you do it, the better chance you have of success."


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You'll break your neckSeptember 28th, 2012 , by Suzanne
How many times do mothers tell their children, "If you do that, you'll break your neck." I know I said those words many times. I'll never forget the day when my Strong Son, a 7th grader at the time, came into the kitchen with his head cocked to one side. He had to confess that he had been jumping on his bed - something that was absolutely against the rules. He couldn't straighten his head. I took him for x-rays, and the radiologist was afraid to make the call. They sent the x-rays to a neurosurgeon who said his vertebrae were fine, but the muscles in his neck were in spasm. The doctor prescribed muscle relaxers, which didn't help his neck but had some weird side effects. So we stopped the medication and he wore a padded neck brace for several days. One morning he woke up and everything was back to normal.
Now I can smile when I think of that story. But my Honorable Husband's mother was not so fortunate.
A week ago she fell in her home and cracked two vertebrae in her neck. Fortunately she was not paralyzed. But she is in lots of pain. She was in the hospital for 5 days. During that time they observed that she was having trouble swallowing. After tests, they put her on a diet of pureed food and thickened liquids. No one knows whether the swallowing is a result of the neck injury or something unrelated.
She has terrible headaches. No one is sure whether the headaches are caused by the fall, the neck injury, or too few calories (because she does not like pureed food). She takes pain medication every 3 hours.
She was released from the hospital to a rehab center where she will get 3 months of physical and occupational therapy. She will also see a speech therapist who will work on her swallowing techniques. The therapists are optimistic about her chances for a full recovery - if she eats enough to keep up her strength and if she works hard in therapy.
HH and I went to stay with her in rehab for 6 days. He was there in the daytime. I was there at night and in the morning. That way we made sure we got to talk to all of the doctors and therapists.
Here are a few things I want to remember as I get older. Perhaps they will help you or someone you love.
* Don't be too ashamed or too busy to use a walker. HH's Mom is 91 and has arthritis. She has a walker. She uses it almost the time. But that particular day she decided to walk across the den without it.
* Pain medication is a mixed blessing. Without it she cannot make it through a therapy session. But there are side effects - noticeably anger and repetitive behavior.
* Nurses and nurses aides respond to kindness. When she smiles at them and says thank you, she gets better care than when she complains. She got better care because family was there to take on a lot of duties ourselves - like feeding her and standing by while she went to the potty.
* A strong, healthy 59 year old woman (like me) is not strong enough to support the weight of a helpless 91 year old. I had to call for assistance when she needed to be moved. I was very aware of the danger that I could wind up in the room next door if I was not careful with my own legs, neck, and back. Injuries can happen fast - and have serious consequences.
* It would be really, really hard to come anywhere close to the BTD diet in a hospital or nursing facility. Everything is sweetened - sometimes with sugar; sometimes with NutraSweet. The theory is that the patients will eat more if sugar is added to the food. There are wheat products everywhere. On the pureed diet, they smash up rolls, pancakes, noodles, cereal, and more. The pureed bread must be pretty bad - HH's Mom usually loves bread, but she refuses to eat it pureed. The thickener in the water and juice is made from corn starch.
Having experienced how much better I feel, and how much faster I heal when I eat right, I'm afraid I would seriously clash with hospital dietitians.


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By RICH FISHER
For The Trentonian
HAMILTON � Stephen Adams has no problems admitting it.
He�s a streak shooter.
And he will trade one quarter worth of bad streak for three quarters worth of good any day, especially after it helped Nottingham High�s basketball team take a 56-50 victory over Steinert in Hamilton Township�s Klockner Klash last night.
The junior went scoreless in the first quarter before scoring 19 in the final three as the Northstars rallied from a 28-21 halftime deficit.
�I think I�ve just been struggling,� Adams said. �It really showed in the Robbinsville game (Tuesday) but the coaches told me �Have confidence in yourself, have faith in yourself.�
�I think once I hit the first one, I started to get in a little groove, started to shoot the ball with more confidence, play with more confidence. I just got back in my rhythm.�
Adams� explosion helped Nottingham (6-5) climb over .500 for the first time this year and also cooled a Steinert team (3-9) that had one two straight and was playing well.
The key came when Nottingham, which has won four of its last five, went to a 1-3-1 zone after halftime. The Spartans had built a seven-point lead behind PJ Wiegartner (17 points) and Nick LaBelle (11) as it dissected Nottingham�s man defense for numerous open looks.
In the third quarter, Nottingham coach Chris Raba went with the zone he won big with at Hamilton for 10 years and it paid off.
�I�m starting to get to know the kids now, the kids are responding,� said Raba, in his first year at Nottingham. �We ran four or five different type of defenses. In the beginning of the year we couldn�t do that, but since I had the kids for a while, they�re responding great.�
Count Adams as a huge fan of the 1-3-1.
�It has worked out for us really well this year,� he said. �Hopefully we�ll stick with that because it just won us the game. I love playing that defense, it creates a lot of turnovers, we get a lot of fast break lay-ups.�
Steinert did not have a field goal and was outscored 14-2 in the third quarter. The run stretched to 16-2 as the Northstars opened a 37-30 lead.
But Wiegartner proceeded to hit three straight 3-pointers over the zone from the right corner to pull Steinert within 49-46 with 1:40 remaining.
�Give that kid credit,� Raba said. �That game could have easily ballooned out of control and he kept them in the game. None of them even hit the rim. It was all net.�
After Wiegartner�s third bomb, Nottingham came out of a timeout and Tevin �No Look� Williams found a cutting Darnell Alford, who caught the pass and drove the lane for what turned into a three-point play.
�That was the set play,� said Alford, who had 11 points. �It was just a cut back, take the pass and go in for the lay-up.�
With the score 54-50 Wiegartner finally missed a three and Williams hit two foul shots to seal it with 9.5 seconds left.
It was a big night for Alford, who played for Steinert as a sophomore and didn�t play last year before transferring.
�It felt great,� he said. �I don�t even know how to describe it. It just felt great.�
That actually sounded like a pretty accurate description.
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Adams 7-3-19, Jenkins 4-0-10, Williams 0-4-4, Alford 5-1-11, Bailey 0-1-1, Alexis 1-0-2, Mathis 0-2-2, Hendryx 2-3-7. Totals: 19-14-56
Plunkett 1-1-4, Smith 3-0-6, LaBelle 5-1-11, Llanio 0-2-2, Wiegartner 6-1-17, McGill 4-2-10. Totals: 19-7-50.
Nottingham (6-5) 12 9 14 21 � 56
Steinert (3-9) 12 16 2 20 � 50
3-point goals: Adams 2, Jenkins 2, Wiegartner 4, Plunkett.


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Does anybody understand the concept of analyzing a word problem and turning it into an equation?
Mr. Yazaki discovered that there were 225 dandelions in his garden on the first Saturday of spring. He had time to pull out 100, but by the next Saturday, there were twice as many as he had left. Each Saturday in spring he removed 100 dandelions, only to find that the number of remaining danelions had doubled the following Saturday.
So can somebody explain how to solve this?


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January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year. This year's theme – "Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it." – challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.
Stalking is a crime in all 50 states and the District of Colombia, yet many victims and criminal justice professionals underestimate its seriousness and impact.
In one of five cases, stalkers use weapons to harm or threaten victims, and stalking is one of the significant risk factors for homicide of women in abusive relationships.
Victims suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression at much higher rates than the general population. Many lose time from work or have to move as a result of their victimization.
Stalking is difficult to recognize, investigate, and prosecute. Unlike other crimes, stalking isn't a single, easily identifiable crime but a series of acts, or a course of conduct directed at a specific person causing that person fear.
It takes many forms; assaults, threats, vandalism, burglary, or animal abuse; unwanted cards, gifts, calls or visits. One in four victims reported stalkers use technology such as computers, GPS, or hidden cameras to track victims.
The YWCA of the Sauk Valley has trained professionals available to provide assistance and information to individuals and victims of stalking.
One course of action that may be a remedy for some is a Stalking No Contact Order. This is a civil remedy that requires and orders the offenders to stay away from the victims and third parties by order of the court.
Advocates at the YWCA of the Sauk Valley are available to assist with those orders and provide victims with the information and support they need to file this particular order through the court system.
Please call 815-626-7277 or 815-288-1011 for more information.
Note to readers – Stacey Hoffman-Rosalez is a counselor advocate and Lee County caseworker for the YWCA of the Sauk Valley Sexual Assault Program.


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Zimbabwe resort town in new lion alert
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Wildlife officials say they have renewed a lion alert at the northern tourism and fishing resort town of Kariba after the reported sighting of two more lions near the suburb where two people were mauled to death last week.
The state wildlife authority said Monday the weekend sightings were in the "same general area" around the Mahombekombe township suburb. Three rogue lions were hunted down and killed there Thursday and Friday.
Officials said it was not proven that new "man eaters" have been sighted at all. Rangers and volunteers are deploying before dawn Tuesday to look for fresh lion tracks and echo animal calls to try and rouse any lions nearby.
After rogue lions terrified the townspeople last week, "everyone is seeing lions in every shadow," one official said.


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Sweltering heat has sent Medford residents scurrying for a cool pool to jump into over the past week. But that's a more difficult task these days.
The city's Hawthorne Park pool closed in 2011 because it was leaking 30,000 gallons a day, which has left Jackson pool running at near capacity.
So far this summer, Jackson has been able to keep up with demand, but just barely.
"The numbers are close to the point of turning people away," said Brian Sjothun, director of Medford Parks and Recreation. "Fortunately, we haven't had to do that."
With the Hawthorne pool closed and the Jackson Pool in need or repairs, city officials went to voters in November with a $14.5 million bond measure that would have replaced the pools and covered the Hawthorne pool. But the proposal was defeated 55 percent to 44 percent.
So Sjothun's staff has rescheduled events and expanded hours to accommodate more people in Jackson pool this summer. For instance, the summer day camp for 4- to 6-year-old children has been reduced from three times a week to one time.
The pool opens for swimming from 9 a.m. to noon, then lap swimming takes place from noon to 1 p.m., along with water aerobics. The pool is open to the general public during three open sessions from 1 to 9:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday. For open swimming, the cost is $1 for youths and $3 for adults. On Sunday, which has open swimming from 1 to 5:15 p.m., the cost is $1 for both adults and children.
For information, call 541-774-2507.
The maximum number of people allowed in the pool area is about 300.
Residents are finding other ways to beat the heat in local parks as well. Sjothun said spray pads are popular at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, Lone Pine Park and Lewis Park. Vogel Plaza also has a spray pad.
A spray feature in the new Pear Blossom Park in The Commons downtown hasn't been finished yet, but it will add another way to beat the heat.
Rich Hansen, chairman of the Medford Parks and Recreation Commission, said closing the Hawthorne pool was difficult.
Even when Hawthorne was open, the city had to turn away some children because the pools were full.
"It's not surprising to anyone watching the situation that there is not enough room for everyone," Hansen said.
Reach reporter Damian Mann at 541-776-4476 or email@example.com.
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Sweltering heat has sent Medford residents scurrying for a cool pool to jump into over the past week. But that's a more difficult task these days.


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More than 200 restaurants lie in the Abbotsford region, ranging from casual fare to upscale dining.
The Keg, Milestones and popular fast-food chain outlets such as Tim Hortons, McDonalds and Boston Pizza are good family choices. So are Ricky's Restaurant adjacent to the Best Western Hotel and The Old Spaghetti Factory.
Expect to see house specialties that take full of advantage of having such crop-to-kitchen abundance of fresh produce on their doorstep. Whether it's Mitch Miller's signature breads or Ann Marie's 1950s diner with to-die-for milkshakes, most menus showcase Abbotsford grown organic meats, cool climate wine, goat cheese and fresh produce.
Looking for a pick-me-up? Well, spots such as Afterthoughts (noted for decadent desserts) and Tamaringo's Café always have something happening.
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Some feature local artwork; others are venues for the Envision Concert Series; all are local answers to the ubiquitous Starbucks brand.
The bounty of the countryside in food and lifestyle has attracted big city chefs who are helping to make Abbotsford a destination dining experience.
Phoenix is a contemporary upscale lounge, while Restaurant 62 is fine dining with a lively atmosphere and constantly changing menu that keeps bringing people back.
Finnegan's Pub & Grill shares the same complex as Phoenix yet the two restaurants maintain very separate ambiances. Located opposite the new Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, the sports-oriented lounge restaurant with its 62ft, uber long bar, puts a tasty twist on traditional pub fare. On most weekends, live entertainment ranges from country to disco-dancing to pub night sing-alongs.
A rustic, comfortable gastropub serving comfort foods and traditional pub favourites. Stop in to have a meal or watch the game while sampling on of the 25 craft beers they offer.
Tucked in a refurbished 1927 heritage building in Historic Downtown, Bow & Stern is a locals favourite that features fresh seafood and live music in a realxed atmosphere.
Little White House and Co. is a boutique tea shop which also serves brunch, lunch and deserts. No visit is complete without a trip to their girft shop.
Although still operating as a grocery and deli, Clayburn General Store and Tea Room serves afternoon tea and scones as well as a sandwich or cheese plate. True to its 1905 origins, the refurbished atmosphere has a turn-of-the-century charm and includes an eye-popping selection of English candy such as lemon sherbets, pear drops and chocolate drops.
For the ultimate cupcake, Tracycakes can't be beat; even the National Post newspaper cited them the most retro-delicious cupcakes in the country. More than 35 flavours are baked daily, each is topped with velvety whipped icing which earns them names such as Love at First Bite. High teas include sausage rolls, fresh fruit and lemon curd.
For more dining options, visit the Abbotsford Visitor Centre at 34561 Delair Road, Abbotsford, V2S 2E1.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -- College football star Manti Te'o is making a splash in the headlines, not for a big play on the field, but for an online relationship gone bad.
While not every online relationship ends up like that one, it is an evolving culture that many parents aren't sure how to tackle, especially when it comes to monitoring how serious kids get with a person they've never met.
One mom says it's a parent's job to know who their teen interacts with, whether its online or on Friday nights.
"I think that online dating is extremely scary because you really don't know that person," said dedicated mom and founder of Wake up Sleeping Beauty June Fellhauer.
Fellhauer is dedicated to guiding teens through relationship issues.
"Before my daughters were ever allowed to date or go out with anybody, they had to bring them home, and maybe that's old fashioned, but old fashioned is good," said Fellhauer.
Family counselor Chris Cline said children are not developmentally ready for a relationship until they are over the age of 15. However, if a parent becomes aware of an online relationship, there are still ways to get to know that person.
"Skyping, if they are doing a long distance relationship, friendship whatever it is, they can be Skyping so the parents can see who is this real person," said Cline.
On average teenagers spend two and a half hours a day online, and Cline said that means parents need to be one step ahead of them. Cline suggests monitoring their online history and keeping computer time out in the open.
"Mothers especially should be testing checking their gut, checking their intuition. If they are feeling there is something off with this person, check it out. Most names you can Google," said Cline.


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José Mourinho has rarely looked so enthused since his return to English football. The Chelsea manager had watched his team hassle, harass and humiliate local rivals and direct contenders for the title and his delight at the substitute Mohamed Salah's immediate reward on springing from the bench provoked a far more manic celebration even than usual. The Portuguese's brisk departure down the tunnel with normal time still ticking down was apparently born of a desire to telephone his wife with news of the result. When a victory resonates this momentously, such urgency seems more justified.
That the leaders had reserved their most brutally emphatic display of Mourinho's stewardship – new or old – for Arsène Wenger's 1,000th game in charge of Arsenal will, privately, have left him gratified, though the victorious team could delight more in their own strengths than their rivals' shortcomings. The temptation is there to suggest this contest was warped by Kieran Gibbs' dismissal on the quarter-hour, a case of mistaken identity that should have seen Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sent off instead if his deliberate handball from Eden Hazard's attempt was to be considered a denial of a clear goal-scoring opportunity. But in truth the ball looked to be going wide and the game was already over by then.
The hosts had swarmed their visitors from the outset. The lead stood at two goals before Andre Marriner's errant judgment. For all that Arsenal were timid, Chelsea were merciless. Rarely have they torn into opponents this feverishly this season, the manner in which André Schürrle dispossessed Oxlade-Chamberlain and Nemanja Matic robbed Santi Cazorla in the build-up to the opening goals reflecting the sheer suffocation afforded the visitors.
"We were angry after what happened at Aston Villa the previous week with the two red cards," said Schürrle. "That was motivation for us to be stronger." This display rang out as a statement of intent that should not be diluted by the thrashings implemented by Liverpool and Manchester City later on Saturday against teams below the relegation line.
Mourinho had never previously seen his Chelsea side win a league game by more than four clear goals, a tally they had already rattled up by the break as Arsenal wilted, the wind knocked out of their feeble challenge by the ferocity of the home side's opening. There was a time where the Portuguese would be expected to tighten up with defensive replacements once a comfortable lead had been established, settling for a clean sheet and straightforward victory en route.
"This is a funny story because I have the record of goals in the Spanish league, the record of goals in the Italian league, the record of points in every league I was in," Mourinho said, his hackles raised by the implication his teams have taken pride in solidity as much as pizzazz in the past. "I had players winning gold boots and being the top scorer in the country, even in Europe. I really don't understand where it comes from. If you say my teams have a lot of clean sheets, I say yes. But a lot of clean sheets doesn't mean you are a defensive team. It means you defend well.
"If one day my team is really defensive, doesn't play football and my team doesn't score goals, I think it is fair to say my team is a defensive team. But when the numbers are there, and not just the numbers but the way you play football… Some coaches have the stamp for attacking football, but why? Look at the numbers."
Only Liverpool and Manchester City have scored more this term, even if none can match Chelsea's stingy record of 23 goals shipped in 31 games. The top 10 have all been defeated at Stamford Bridge, where the manager is now unbeaten in 76 Premier League matches. These, rather than a first win in 11 matches against the Portuguese to mark Wenger's 1,000, were the figures thrown up by this rout.
Inevitably the focus was drawn to the home side's forward-thinkers, the sight of Samuel Eto'o and Schürrle scoring into the same corner, of Oscar recapturing the form of the autumn, Salah's first goal for the club, Fernando Torres' slippery running and Hazard's wondrous trickery.
But it was still Matic who made them all tick. The Serb's is a powerful presence, closing down opponents and breaking up their rhythm while out of possession and progressive when he does claim the ball. The £21m outlay raised eyebrows, given he had been considered a makeweight two years previously, but he has added value to this set-up. He was everything Arsenal lacked in the middle: a physically imposing, calm and authoritative ball winner and distributor.
"He has added stability, not losing the ball but, at the same time, he is not the type of player who plays only square passes," added Mourinho. "He can see the movement forward and the space. He recovers the ball but in a very clean way, not with fouls in dangerous positions, and he is still a young guy. We'd given the club two or three options on players [in January] and the most expensive was Matic but we thought his relationship between quality and price, and his potential for the future, would be better for us."
The owner went with the manager's input and Matic was restored as a Chelsea player. Back in 2010 he had been a youngster on the fringes, a wannabe playmaker seeking to make his mark, as he gained his first taste of English football as part of Chelsea's last title-winning team. If that feat is emulated, his addition will have been key.
Man of the match Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)


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Hackers target sites victims visit
Hackers are using knowledge about their intended targets to predict the websites they visit and seize private information
Targeted attack means just that: Targeted attack. That means the attacker knows what the victim is all about, meaning it knows where and when it is traveling about the Internet.
That is why researchers are finding attackers are planting malware in places where they think their targeted victim will visit.
These tactics are seeing use as a way to conduct espionage against a host of targets across a variety of industries, including utilities, defense, government, financial services healthcare and academia, said researches at RSA FirstWatch.
Researchers first noticed this new approach in July. They saw an attack technique involving the compromise of legitimate websites specific to a geographic area the attacker believed end users (and potential victims) will visit.
In a report, RSA talks about the victimized sites, but does not give their urls or names.
According to RSA, one of the key watering hole sites was "a website of enthusiasts of a lesser known sport," hxxp://xxxxxxxcurling.com, according to a report on Krebs on Security. Later in the paper, RSA lists some of the individual pages at this mystery sporting domain that were involved in the attack (e.g, www.xxxxxxxcurling.com/Results/cx/magma/iframe.js). As it happens, running a search on any of these pages turns up a number recent visitor logs for this site — torontocurling.com. Google cached several of the access logs from this site during the time of the compromise cited in RSA's paper, and those logs help to fill in the blanks intentionally left by RSA's research team, or more likely, the lawyers at RSA parent EMC Corp. (those access logs also contain interesting clues about potential victims of this attack as well), according to the Krebs on Security report.
From cached copies of dozens of torontocurling.com access logs, the full URLs of some of the watering hole sites used in this campaign:
- http://cartercenter.org
- http://princegeorgescountymd.gov
- http://rocklandtrust.com (Massachusetts Bank)
- http://ndi.org (National Democratic Institute)
- http://www.rferl.org (Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty)
According to RSA, the sites in question ended up hacked between this June and July and were silently redirecting visitors to exploit pages on torontocurling.com. Among the exploits served by the latter include a then-unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. In that attack, the hacked sites positioned a Trojan named "VPTray.exe" (made to disguise itself as an update from Symantec, which uses the same name for one of its program components).
RSA said the second phase of the attack, from July 16-18, used the same infrastructure but a different exploit – a Java vulnerability Oracle had patched a month earlier.
The compromise of these sites likely led to Trojan attack on high-profile targets, nearly 4,000 in all, RSA said.
"Based on our analysis, a total of 32,160 unique hosts, representing 731 unique global organizations, were redirected from compromised web servers injected with the redirect iframe to the exploit server," the company said. "Of these redirects, 3,934 hosts were seen to download the exploit CAB and JAR files. This gives a 'success' statistic of 12%, which based on our previous understanding of exploit campaigns, indicates a very successful campaign," RSA said.
What does all this mean for manufacturers? "Any manufacturers who are in the defense supply chain need to be wary of attacks emanating from subsidiaries, business partners, and associated companies, as they may have been compromised and used as a stepping-stone to the true intended target," Symantec said in a report. "Companies and individuals should prepare themselves for a new round of attacks in 2013. This is particularly the case for companies who have been compromised in the past and managed to evict the attackers. The knowledge that the attackers gained in their previous compromise will assist them in any future attacks."
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Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
There were the big events for the year, including the United States as Partner Country at Hannover Messe in April and the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September. There's also the matter of the U.S. presidential elections in November, which promise to shape policy in manufacturing for years to come.
But the year started with global economic turmoil, as a slowdown in Chinese manufacturing triggered a worldwide stock hiccup that sent values plummeting. The continued plunge in world oil prices has resulted in a slowdown in exploration and, by extension, the manufacture of exploration equipment.
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It is a well known and accepted fact that I truly enjoy everything retro related. So, I couldn't pass on mentioning this set of really gorgeous retro Photoshop actions. Also, their creator was very kind to include a tutorial on his site on how to use them!
Check them out!
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From Erights
Source Code
If you wish to obtain an official stable release of E, see the Downloads page.
The E sources and the erights.org website are both maintained in Subversion. If you have a Subversion client, you can check out the latest E sources by doing, for example,
$ svn co svn://svn.synchrona.org/erights/e/trunk e
You can obtain the erights.org website by doing
$ svn co svn://svn.synchrona.org/erights/doc doc


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February 12, 2002
A note from TheBody.com: The field of medicine is constantly evolving. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!
The original formulation of the protease inhibitor saquinavir -- Invirase -- became available in North America around the mid-1990s. However, Invirase was poorly absorbed. The manufacturer suggested that taking Invirase with concentrated grapefruit juice would enhance the absorption of this drug. This effect occurs because grapefruit juice contains compounds that impair the activity of certain enzymes in the intestine -- enzymes that help break down Invirase.
A few years later, doctors began to use another protease inhibitor, ritonavir (Norvir), in combination with Invirase. Ritonavir is much more effective than grapefruit juice at inhibiting enzymes in the intestine and liver. Examples of other drugs affected by grapefruit juice include the following:
Now it appears that grapefruit juice can also affect the absorption of the popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (Sildenafil). Because erectile dysfunction is common in some males with HIV/AIDS, we report on the interaction between grapefruit juice and Viagra.
Study Details
Researchers in Köln, Germany, conducted a study using 24 healthy, HIV negative male subjects whose average age was 29 years. The men received a glass of grapefruit juice on an empty stomach and then one hour later another glass of grapefruit juice with Viagra 50 mg. Blood samples were collected over the next 24 hours. A week later the experiment was repeated with water being substituted for grapefruit juice.
Researchers found that the absorption of Viagra increased by 23% when taken with grapefruit juice instead of water. Grapefruit juice also delayed the absorption of Viagra. This latter point is important because Viagra is supposed to be taken one hour before sex, and taking the drug with grapefruit juice may result in disappointment for some users of Viagra.
The grapefruit juice used in this study was white juice and supplied by Döhler-Euro Citrus NBI, GmbH. Other brands, types and doses of grapefruit juice may have different effects. The researchers suggest that the combination of Viagra and grapefruit juice be "avoided."
Men who use protease inhibitors are usually prescribed less-than-normal doses of Viagra because protease inhibitors can raise levels of Viagra several times greater than normal, which can cause dangerous side effects. Therefore, men who use protease inhibitors and Viagra may wish to also avoid taking Viagra with grapefruit juice.
A note from TheBody.com: The field of medicine is constantly evolving. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!
This article was provided by Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange. Visit CATIE's Web site to find out more about their activities, publications and services.


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Bill Mott miss broke her maiden in off-turfer recently following three good turf tries on her card previously. Three back she did all the dirty work, chasing a solid pace and taking lead only to tire in deep stretch. An anxious type, we're taking her to settle down a bit as she goes post-ward with first-Lasix here.
Taking Ketel Twisit to win at 8-1 or greater and key-boxing her in all money positions in super-exotics with La Reine Bourbon(6-1), who lost significant ground on both turns in the P G Johnson; Zloty (7-2) a game maiden winner recently; Duff One (4-1), who flew home for place after stutter-step start in the aforementioned P G, and A LIttle Bit Sassy (15-1) who finished strongly going long to break maiden after given a sprint run in debut.
Number of Selections since May, 2007: 1415
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 431-268-214
Amount Wagered: $2,830 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $2,9230.60
Profit to Date: $100.60


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Sims data.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 06:51 PM
I have had no training, I dont really know how to use excel. But am expected to produce data for the dept. For example how cohorts have performed over the last three years, how different groups, FSM, SEN ect. perform in each year group. I think we are supposed to work this out for ourselves or by Osmosis.
I am always willing to try but how do I know if what I am producing means anything.
In a previous life I worked in marketing and was used to understanding data, but not configuring it.
We have some one at school called the data manager, but they are too busy to produce anything for Hods.
I would be interested to know what happens in your school?
Posted 28 February 2012 - 07:04 PM
The teachers' pay and conditions document is very clear: Managing the data in school management systems is one of the tasks not to be expected of a teacher (includes HoD).
You should be aware of how these groups are doing, I can see that, but the data from which you are to glean such matters is to be provided by the school.
Copy available hereSee Annexe 3 p125-6.
you should respond something along the lines of "if you give me the data, I'll give you the answers."
Posted 28 February 2012 - 07:05 PM
Posted 28 February 2012 - 07:34 PM
Maybe Ill forward to the union rep.Thanks
Posted 28 February 2012 - 07:48 PM
The relevant bit of the text says:
Do you mean p3 professional skills? As it says use data not configure data the data manager should do it?
Maybe Ill forward to the union rep.Thanks
And in Annexe 3 you will find the bit about 'systems' like SIMS. I'd hope rep should already be conversant with such matters, but we all miss things and forget things occasionally!
63.12 Participating in administrative and organisational tasks, including the direction or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school does not require a teacher routinely to undertake tasks of a clerical or administrative nature which do not call for the exercise of a teachers professional skills and judgment.
63.13 Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph 12, Annex 3 contains a list of tasks falling within the scope of that paragraph.
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CUs Damaged in New Zealand Earthquake
Relief Fund Established to Assist in Recovery Efforts
February 23, 2011
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Officials from the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions (NZACU), a member of World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), are still assessing damages caused to their member organizations by Tuesday's devastating earthquake that all but leveled Christchurch, the country's second largest metro area. Given the widespread devastation in Canterbury Province, the news is better than might be expected, according to Henry Lynch, NZACU CEO.
"We know of two credit unions damaged in Christchurch, but no lives were lost and no injuries occurred," said Lynch. "New Zealand Credit Union South (NZCUS) is our second largest member and Christchurch Emergency Credit Union (CECU), which serves ambulance drivers and emergency medical personal, is one of the smallest."
As expected, members of the $1 million asset CECU have been heavily involved in search and rescue efforts in the earthquake's aftermath. Meanwhile, $112 million asset NZCUS staff members have been arranging emergency cash loans for members affected by the quake and will soon begin an outbound calling program to each of its 23,864 members to see further assistance is needed, Lynch said.
The 6.3-magnitude tremor, which struck the area Tuesday at 12:50 p.m. local time, killed at least 75 people and trapped hundreds more people in the rubble of destroyed buildings. Devastation within the earthquake zone has been widespread, according to Ramsey Margolis, executive director of the New Zealand Cooperatives Association. Communication in the zone is limited to text messaging and occasional emails, and homes and businesses throughout the region have been "munted," the New Zealand term for "destroyed." Fortunately, food and milk cooperatives have stepped forward to provide aid to earthquake victims, Margolis said.
"Fonterra Cooperative Group members have diverted some of their milk collection tankers to bring in fresh water," Margolis said. "The meat co-ops are helping to feed people who've been displaced and farmers in general are offering to put people from the city up."
Tuesday's earthquake was the second to hit the region in five months. The new earthquake has caused significantly greater damage that the previous stronger one that struck in September because the epicenter was located closer to downtown Christchurch and occurred closer to the earth's surface. The quake destroyed Christchurch Cathedral, sending its steeple toppling into the street below, and broke off a 30-ton block of ice from the nearby Tasman Glacier.
"It is just a scene of utter devastation," said New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to local press. "We may well be witnessing New Zealand's darkest day."
NZACU, which serves New Zealand's 21 credit unions, is taking steps to help its member institutions. The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, part of WOCCU, has also stepped in and will work with NZACU's Canterbury Earthquake Relief Fund to channel donations to credit unions in need. WOCCU will contribute from its own disaster relief funds and invites interested individuals and credit unions to contribute to New Zealand credit union rebuilding and relief.
"The global credit union movement has distinguished itself through unity and cooperation, especially in times of dire need," said Brian Branch, WOCCU executive vice president and COO. "New Zealand's credit unions have consistently been among the first to step forward to provide assistance to credit unions elsewhere in need. Now it is our turn to help them so that they, in turn, can better help their own members recover from this disaster."
WOCCU will be sending its donation directly to the Canterbury Earthquake Relief Fund. Those interested in making a contribution to New Zealand's relief efforts can send their donation via check, credit card or wire to:
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Results of the 2011 PASS Board of Directors election were officially announced this morning. I want to congratulate my friends Adam Jorgensen (Blog | Twitter), Denise McInerney (Blog | Twitter), and Rob Farley (Blog | Twitter) for each being elected to a 2 year term on the Board. All three are passionate about PASS's success and will work to continue making PASS a better organization every day.
Unfortunately (for me at least) I finished outside of the top 3 and was not elected. Obviously not the result I had hoped for, but it was still a good experience for me and perhaps I'll run again in 2012.
I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to vote (whether it was for me or not). The future of PASS is in good hands with the addition of Adam, Denise, and Rob and I'm looking forward to what they help PASS accomplish in 2012.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - If Greg Biffle could go back to Sunday, when he grabbed Jimmie Johnson by the collar and spun him around to confront him, he'd probably reach for the five-time champion's arm.
For the way it actually transpired, Biffle said, he plans to apologize to Johnson.
But that's where it ends. Biffle remained adamant that Johnson rammed into the back of his car at Martinsville Speedway, causing heavy damage to Biffle's rear bumper cover and preventing him from his first career top-three finish at the track.
''Maybe I overreacted a small amount, but I wanted him to know I was not happy with what took place,'' Biffle said Tuesday during an appearance at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Biffle said he was the fastest car on the track for 65 laps at Martinsville when Johnson rear-ended him and knocked off the bumper cover. Biffle had to pit to repair the damage, he restarted at the back of the field and finished ninth. With a better finish, Biffle believed he would have moved up at least two positions from eighth in the Sprint Cup standings.
So he was admittedly ''furious'' when he approached Johnson, who argued he did not run into Biffle and had been racing ''inside'' of Biffle.
''His claim that he was inside me is not true,'' Biffle said. ''The TV part of it has done a horrible job. They show me and him side-by-side and the bumper is flying off. Well, that was a lap and a half after he hit me. Show it where the bumper was secure, not flapping. That was the incident. You watch all the coverage and they take it out of context. They don't have the story right.''
It's led to confusion among fans who have angrily tweeted to Biffle since the confrontation with Johnson that it was Dale Earnhardt Jr. who actually damaged Biffle's bumper. Biffle said there were two separate incidents, one with Earnhardt and one with Johnson, and TV has failed to tell the entire story or show that his Roush-Fenway Racing team stopped to repair the bumper after Earnhardt caused damage.
''Lots of people were confused: `Oh, he didn't know the bumper got torn off by the 88,''' Biffle said. ''Well, I'm driving the car, OK? I had to pit and fix the bumper because NASCAR wanted us to work on it. I love the guys on Twitter, they're showing me this picture: `The bumper is already coming off, see?' Yeah, that was before we fixed it. Not after.''
Biffle is annoyed by the entire controversy, insisting he was the victim on Sunday who has now been attacked by fans for defending himself against Johnson.
''I went over to tell him I was unhappy about it, I would do it again today,'' Biffle said. ''Isn't this what the fans want to see? Don't they want to see passion and emotion? Well, it's going to be five more years before I grab somebody by the collar. Why? Because I got chopped up. That stuff affects you.''
Although he said he planned to call Johnson, Biffle couldn't help but fire a warning as the series heads to Texas Motor Speedway with Johnson and Matt Kenseth tied in the race for the Sprint Cup championship.
Biffle asked reporters if Johnson will have a reinforced bumper for Sunday's race.
''He's running for a title, right?'' Biffle asked. ''Just checking.''
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Leeward Community College Presents 13th Annual Family Fun and Craft FairUniversity of Hawaiʻi
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Public Information Officer
Leeward Community College presents its annual Family Fun and Craft Fair on Saturday, October 26, 2002, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leeward CC. The event is free and open to the public with free ample parking.
The fair will feature performances by the Ala Ike Ukulele Ensemble, Hanayagi Dancing Academy, Pacific Fleet Band, Rose Manzano Line Dancers, Here Tama Nui Tahitian Dance Troupe, and the Royal Hawaiian Band, as well as a new expanded Car Exhibit for 2003 models and food booths. A new attraction titled "Excitement in Education" will feature a variety of hands-on, interactive, educational activities including Chemistry Magic, Volcano, Optical Illusions, Math Activities, Polymer Putty, Geography, and Face Painting.
The fair is a great opportunity for families and friends to meet the faculty and staff of Leeward CC and to learn about the programs the college has to offer. Last year, over 8,000 people attended the fair.


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Astronomers provide new estimate for neutrino mass
WiggleZ in the space-time continuum
Posted in Science, 1st May 2012 00:19 GMT
The WiggleZ sky survey, which last year announced that its map of 240,000 galaxies provided strong evidence for "dark energy", has now formed the basis for a new estimate of neutrino mass.
Neutrino mass has proved elusive: it's easier to measure the difference between the masses of different neutrino species than it is to gain a "baseline" absolute neutrino mass.
According to the University of Queensland, whose Dr Signe Riemer-Sørensen is lead author of a study published by the American Physical Society (abstract here), the huge amount of data provided by the WiggleZ survey "used the Universe as a large-scale particle physics experiment".
The survey data sought to use astronomers' understanding of galaxy formation to help constrain the mass range of the neutrino. In particular, the scientists focused on high-redshift, star-forming, and blue galaxies in the WiggleZ sample.
A mixture of analytical modeling and simulation provides them with a "95% confidence" estimate of neutrino mass: ∑mν<0.60 eV, with the other end of the scale at ∑mν<0.29 eV, "the strongest neutrino mass constraint derived from spectroscopic galaxy redshift surveys".
The upper limit is considerably greater than previous estimates gleaned from galactic surveys.
To put that in perspective: the rest mas of the electron is around 0.511 MeV – roughly one to two million times the neutrino mass estimated by Riemer-Sørensen's group (which also included scientists from the USA, South Africa and Canada).
The WiggleZ survey was conducted between August 2006 and January 2011, and its data is online here. ®


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summer fun guilty pleasure....enjoying "master chef" w/ gordon, elliott and joe.
teach tolerance.
"I can make all the stadiums rock."
-Air Supply
So, what's everyone's opinion on The Newsroom? I personally absolutely love it, but it seems most reviewers and critics hate it.
Domo Arigato, Here Comes Joey Votto
"I do what I want to do and say what I want to say."
--Bronson Arroyo
i love master chef, and this season is great...hell's kitchen is a train wreck, as per usual.
also, finishing up season 1 game of thrones...peter dinklage is a sexy dude.
teach tolerance.
My name is Cheesy Beef Burrito
2nd season of "treme"...love the music and wendell pierce, who makes me determined to finally watch "the wire".
teach tolerance.
That new Matthew Perry show "Go On" was pretty good.
Perry can carry a lead role. Some snarky humor and a little pathos and an ensemble cast that might be good. It's got promise.
For a time, I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
A friend recently got me into The Wire. I'm in the middle of season 2 right now, it's pretty addicting.
I'm excited for Season 4 of The League to start next month. What an awesome show.
"....the two players I liked watching the most were Barry Larkin and Eric Davis. I was suitably entertained by their effortless skill that I didn't need them crashing into walls like a squirrel on a coke binge." - dsmith421
When Six Feet Under first aired, I saw everything but the last season. Since that was several years ago, I've spent the summer rewatching the whole series, and just finished the final season tonight. Good lord. I watched the last four episodes within the last two days, and I cried so hard I now have a tiny broken blood vessel under my eye.
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As per Mr. Qiang in this post. In YII 2 there will be no MANY-MANY relationship, furthermore separate model class have to be created for intermediate table. Instead why not take the approach of pivot table like one in Eloquent ORM like this. I think in my opinion this is much more elegant way to deal with intermediate table than what YII currently have and proposed version in YII 2 AR.
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Your Neighborhood Shipping Store, a store in Lehigh Acres, was recently recognized for its UPS sales in 2012.
Owned and operated by Neil and Donna Vaughan, the store achieved annual sales in the top 100 out of over 4,000 independently owned stores throughout the whole of the United States. With a large private and business clientele, the Vaughans strive to offer the very best in customer service.
"We are always on the premises, and every customer receives our personal attention. We have a lot of repeat customers, and we try to make everyone feel special," Neil Vaughan said.
Although this award was for UPS sales, Your Neighborhood Shipping store also offers Fed Ex, DHL and regular US Mail services.
"No need for anyone to go and wait in long lines at the Post Office ever again" Donna Vaughan said. "We sell stamps, there are mailboxes to rent, and mail can be forwarded to out of town box holders."
The store, which has won Citizen "Best of Lehigh" awards for many consecutive years, has a wide range of business services available, including faxing and emailing, copying, printing and laminating. Internet access is available on a computer specifically for customer use. Stationery and shipping supplies are stocked, along with a variety of quality, affordable gifts, books and greeting cards.
The Vaughans are both Notaries Public and can notarize any legal document. They also offer a mobile Notary Service and will go to homes, businesses or other locations by arrangement.
"We owe our success to the wonderful people in Lehigh who put their trust in our expertise, knowledge and caring friendly service," Neil Vaughan said.
More information is available on the store's Web site: www.yourneighborhoodshippingstore.com, or by visiting the store and talking to Neil or Donna.
"We are always pleased to see our customers, and help them in any way we can," Donna Vaughan.
The store is located in the Winn Dixie Plaza, next to China Star Restaurant, and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.


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Might consider an 18-200 for general purpose any goes photography. or 18-135 STM is fairly sharp but not as long.
au contraire! I'd suggest the best single lens to take with either of your cameras is the 28-135is for the followingreasons. It's relatively cheap to buy - around $300 - but has good enough image quality that it has been a standard package zoom with many Canon bundles. It's relatively cheap to buy so you're not going to break thebank if it's damaged or stolen. It doesn't weigh as much as some of the alternatives suggested here and most vacations I've been on involve a lot of walking without many "rest stops". You can sell it after your vacation if it doesn't fit nicely into your long range lens plan and you won't lose much, if any, money. If you decide to take the50 crop sensor, the 18-135 is another similarly priced option.
May I suggest a 24-105 F/4 L IS, it's the best general purpose lens I can think of on FF (and the basis of my vacation lens set, I usually also bring a 50 mm f/1.8 MkI, a17-40 F/4 L and a tamron 70-300 USD. Wide open the 24-105 is sharp enough, and in the longer focal lengths you can get enough bokeh when needed High iso's and IS make up for low-light use.


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Three men face drug charges after Spartanburg County sheriff's investigators conducted a search warrant at a Spartanburg home Friday.
Three men face drug charges after Spartanburg County sheriff's investigators conducted a search warrant at a Spartanburg home Friday.
Austin Tyler Cochran, 21, of 3831 Highway 221, was charged with manufacturing, distributing or possessing (MDP) methamphetamine (first offense) and violating his parole; Brooks Wayne Johnson, 18, of 368 Old Canaan Road, Roebuck, was charged with MDP methamphetamine (first offense) and possession of another controlled substance (Hydrocodone) and Randy Tyler Henderson, 19, of 137 Bishop Drive, Cowpens, was charged with MDP methamphetamine (first offense).
Investigators searched the home located at 368 Old Canaan Road and found Johnson, Cochran and Henderson inside, according to an incident report. Police found items consistent with methamphetamine production including opened lithium batteries, tubing, pipe cutters, salt, filter papers, empty pseudoephedrine boxes and blister packs, three drink bottles with white and black residue, empty lighter fluid bottles, a drink bottle that had been converted into a funnel and a gray funnel with residue, the report states.
A methamphetamine lab clean-up company was called to the scene and a pill found on Brooks Johnson was identified as Hydrocodone, the report states.
The three men were still at the Spartanburg County Detention Center Saturday evening.


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AUSTRALIA has moved one step closer to recognising its first people in the country's founding document after one of the Federal Parliament's rare and uplifting moments of unity between Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott.
Both leaders committed themselves to tackle what the Prime Minister called ''the unhealed wound that even now lies open at the heart of our national story'' and the Opposition Leader dubbed ''this stain on our soul''.
The passage through the House of Representatives of an Act of Recognition was met by applause from the public galleries and from indigenous leaders including Patrick Dodson and Lowitja O'Donoghue, who had been invited to witness the moment from the floor of the House.
The legislation recognises the ''unique and special place'' of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders and is designed to give momentum for constitutional recognition after the September election. It passed the lower house on the fifth anniversary of the apology by former prime minister Kevin Rudd to the stolen generations.
The legislation has a two-year sunset clause, in the expectation that momentum towards a successful referendum campaign will have built in that time.
As part of the campaign, football legend Michael Long, whose Long Walk from Melbourne to Canberra highlighted the plight of indigenous Australians in 2004, will lead a ''Journey to Recognition'' before the Dreamtime at the 'G game between AFL clubs Essendon and Richmond on May 26.
''We must never feel guilt for the things already done in this nation's history, but we can - and must - feel responsibility for the things that remain undone,'' Ms Gillard told Parliament. ''No gesture speaks more deeply to the healing of our nation's fabric than amending our nation's founding charter.''
Speaking from hand-written notes, Mr Abbott replied: ''As the Prime Minister said, we should not feel guilty about our past but we should be determined to rise above that which now makes us embarrassed. We have that chance. Let us grasp it.''
Both leaders acknowledged that the challenge of agreeing on the wording of the referendum remains, with Mr Abbott saying: ''It won't necessarily be straightforward to acknowledge the first Australians without creating new categories of discrimination, which we must avoid because no Australians should feel like strangers in their own country.
''But I believe that we are equal to this task of completing our constitution rather than changing it. The next Parliament will, I trust, finish the work that this one has begun.''
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin said the referendum would recognise Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders and their unique history, culture and connection to this land; remove all references to race in the constitution; and acknowledge additional effort is needed to close the gap on indigenous disadvantage.
Ms Gillard described the absence of recognition in the constitution as ''the great Australian silence'' and expressed the hope that legislation for the referendum could pass in 2014.
The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples welcomed the passage of the Act of Recognition, but said the hard yards in substantive constitutional reform were just beginning.
''Today is the first test of multi-partisan leadership. Now all parties must continue to work together to achieve a referendum involving substantive reform, not just symbolic recognition,'' congress co-chairwoman Jody Broun said.
''Congress calls for constitutional reform that protects rights and prohibits discrimination. We now expect clear commitments from all sides of politics to a referendum time frame and the concrete steps required to make it happen.''