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Pro Bowl defensive tackle Randy Starks will be a free agent at the end of this season after Miami declined to offer him a long-term offer. Starks was one of eight NFL players to receive the franchise-tag designation this offseason. Starks sat out offseason OTAs in protest of not receiving a long-term deal but he returned for minicamp. Denver offensive tackle Ryan Clady was the only one of the eight players to sign a long-term deal before the league's Monday deadline for franchise-tag players to sign beyond the 2013 season. Starks turns 30 at the end of this season. Miami's new regime cut talented but aging linebackers Karlos Dansby and Kevin Burnett this offseason to sign younger and quicker linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Philip Wheeler so the coaching staff wants youth on its roster. In addition to Starks being a free agent after this season, fellow defensive tackle Paul Soliai, who is two weeks older than Starks, will also be a free agent. Despite earning his second Pro Bowl bid, Starks ranked just 38th among the league's defensive tackles and nose tackles in Pro Football Focus' advanced player statistics. Soliai ranked 49th. Miami could let one or both players walk after the season and sign younger players in the offseason. The Dolphins could also move defensive end Jared Odrick to tackle. Odrick was a defensive tackle in college and rookie Dion Jordan, the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft, will be expected to start at defensive end by next season. Starks and his representatives were unable for comment. Soliai's agent, David Canter, told The Palm Beach Post that he's "very optimistic that Paul will remain a Miami Dolphin for a long time" and that he expects the Dolphins to approach him about midway through training camp with a new offer. "I'm optimistic the team will come to us with a fair market deal to try to get it done," Canter said. "If not we'll play it out." Canter said he believes Soliai, who received the franchise tag in 2011 and then signed a two year deal with Miami, should have received the Pro Bowl bid last year.
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Each service supplier assembles a compute package that's different enough from the others that a comparison is difficult. Microsoft, for example, surpasses Amazon in CPU strength and storage. But in another important measure, Amazon offers more RAM for larger server sizes while matching Microsoft in the smaller sized servers.
Confused? The problem is there's no standard "serving size" when it comes to cloud computing, so IT pros have to juggle the many variables of RAM, local disk, CPU power, and more themselves. Is it a better deal to get lots of CPU but less RAM? The answer depends on what the cloud customer is trying to do with that computing power. For companies weighing public cloud options against running the computing services in-house, it complicates the calculation.
One metric that theoretically allows comparison from cloud to cloud is how much CPU is assigned to a vendor's virtual CPU--the amount of processing power you're getting with each designated virtual server. This approach compares a public cloud computing unit to a similar, physical server that a company might run in-house. Amazon is one big user of this stat, but as we'll see, this approach has its limits for comparison.
[ Read the first two parts of this series: Cloud's Thorniest Question: Does It Pay Off? and Cloud Pricing: Amazon, Microsoft Keep Cutting. ]
Amazon uses what it calls "EC2 Compute Units" or ECUs, as a measure of virtual CPU power. It defines one ECU as the equivalent of a 2007 Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron CPU running at 1 GHz to 1.2 GHz. That's a historical standard, since it dates back to the CPUs with which Amazon Web Services built its first infrastructure as a service in 2006 and 2007. (The Amazon ECU is also referred to as a 2006 Xeon running at 1.7 GHz. Amazon treats the two as equivalent.)
The value of Amazon's ECU approach is that it sets a value for what constitutes a CPU for a basic workload in the service. Amazon's micro and small server instances are assigned one ECU. Its medium server is assigned two ECUs, large is four, extra large is eight ECUs.
Another cloud vendor, CloudScaling, has adopted Amazon's measurement approach as it designs and builds public and private cloud infrastructure for customers. By using the 2007 Xeon or Opteron unit, it can tell customers the physical equivalent of how their infrastructure will deliver cloud servers. But CloudScaling is one of the few to pick up on the Amazon definition, so ECU hasn't caught on as a standard, and thus won't solve the head-to-head comparison problem. "You can't transpose that measure to other clouds," CloudScaling CTO Randy Bias said. "There's no standard right now."
Microsoft does have similar categories to Amazon's for virtual CPUs, but it uses a different physical server benchmark. Its categories of servers roughly match up with Amazon's categories: "extra small" is the same as Amazon's "micro," but then they both use small, medium, large, and extra large.
However, Microsoft uses a different standard CPU as the measure of its virtual CPUs--designating the Intel Xeon 1.6 GHz CPU as its standard. This is a slightly newer chip with a stepped up clock speed, but a bit of math can approximate a direct comparison: the Microsoft virtual CPU amounts to about 62% more processing power than the Amazon one, according to Steven Martin, general manager of Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud.
SMBs have saved big buying software on a subscription model. The new, all-digital Cloud Beyond SaaS issue of InformationWeek SMB shows how to determine if infrastructure services can pay off, too. Also in this issue: One startup's experience with infrastructure-as-a-service shows how the numbers stack up for IaaS vs. internal IT. (Free registration required.)

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Signature Series: Pizza
Operators share the pizzas their locations can't get enough of.
Low Carbon Cheeseless Pizza
Bon Appétit at Starbucks Headquarters
At SODO Kitchen, the retail café at Starbucks headquarters in Seattle, the chefs came up with this cheeseless pizza for Bon Appétit's Low Carbon Day, according to Rick Stromire, general manager for Bon Appétit at the account.
"It went over so well that day that we now offer it every other week," Stromire says. "It is a way for customers to see that a pizza does not have to have cheese, which can mask the fresh local flavors at times. Every bite really shows the freshness because you can taste all of the ingredients."


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SNMP::Info::Layer3::Microsoft - SNMP Interface to L3 Microsoft Windows router
# Let SNMP::Info determine the correct subclass for you. my $router = new SNMP::Info( AutoSpecify => 1, Debug => 1, DestHost => 'myrouter', Community => 'public', Version => 1 ) or die "Can't connect to DestHost.\n"; my $class = $router->class(); print "SNMP::Info determined this device to fall under subclass : $class\n";
Subclass for Generic Microsoft Routers running Microsoft Windows OS
See "Required MIBs" in SNMP::Info::Layer3 for its own MIB requirements.
These are methods that return scalar value from SNMP
Returns ''
'Windows Router'
Returns ''
See documentation in "GLOBALS" in SNMP::Info::Layer3 for details.
These are methods that return tables of information in the form of a reference to a hash.
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By Michael Aneiro
Bond-market strategists continue to try to make sense of last Friday's seemingly strong jobs report and the subsequent counterintuitive bond-market rally. While the jobs report might hint at economic growth (and higher interest rates), Russ Koesterich, BlackRock's global chief Investment strategist, says that absent inflation or rising wages, rates don't really have much reason to move higher:
Many observers (us included) have been expecting interest rates to begin drifting higher as the economy improves. So far, however, this has yet to happen. Part of the reason is that while economic growth is accelerating, there is still little evidence of inflation. Price levels have been relatively stable in recent inflation readings and… wages aren't really growing. This means the Federal Reserve is under no real pressure to raise interest rates any time soon.
Koesterich sees an all-too familiar reach for yield, and says munis and MBS offer the best relative value in a shopped-over bond market:
Echoing a point we've made before, with interest rates still quite low, investors are grabbing for yield anywhere they can, and may be taking on too much risk in the process. As an example, investors have been pouring money into a number of peripheral European sovereign bond markets, such as Spain and Portugal. We've also seen corporate bond deals that have been massively oversubscribed.
This suggests to us that investors may be stretching too far for income while ignoring the risks. There are few genuine bargains in fixed income today, but we would suggest that investors continue to focus on areas of the market that offer better relative value. Municipal bonds remain a chief example; we also believe there is value to be found in mortgage-backed securities. For those hungry for additional yield, we believe having some exposure to high yield bonds continues to make sense.


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Seattle Craigslist: EA63, EA71
Posted 09 December 2012 - 10:14 PM
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Posted 11 December 2012 - 01:57 AM
I take it none of these sold new in the US?
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Posted 15 December 2012 - 12:00 AM
I might be persuaded to go look at these if anyone is interested since they're in my neck of the woods:drunk:
If the guy would ship them or maybe if you know a company there I could go through to get it shipped down to me.. I would totally attempt at persuading.. the EA71 is perfect for what I need especially if it is in good running condition..
Posted 15 December 2012 - 12:24 AM
If you get desperate "ctsuba" has some 1300's ,1400's,+1600's narrow and widecase. We also have the four port exhaust including new ff-1 huge y pipe.
Posted 16 December 2012 - 10:04 AM
EW- did you score the 1100 that was on eBay awhile back? Was either new or rebuilt. Picture showed it on a stand. I'm not sure you would want an 1100 but it sure was fresh looking and ready to use.
If you get desperate "ctsuba" has some 1300's ,1400's,+1600's narrow and widecase. We also have the four port exhaust including new ff-1 huge y pipe.
Really trying to stay with the EA71, but if the right motor came along I would have to jump on it. I have a EA71 already here that I can rebuild, but if I could find one turn key ready and cheaper than the price to rebuild mine I will buy that. Cheapest I have found the rebuild kits are 350 then I will need to add in the machine work I cannot do myself.. my motor has 2 cylinders with low compression (haven't cracked it open to figure out why yet)
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Each day we bring you one stunning little glimpse of history in the form of a historical photograph. Enjoy!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Coal Miner's Son
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Well, you know me, I almost always do post a comment and try to keep your count up.ReplyDelete
But sometimes, though the photo may be interesting, there isn't much to say about it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 6:27 AM
But today photo has a interesting aspect to it.ReplyDelete
Have you ever seen so many freckles on a kid in your life?
And he is nice and clean. Must be Saturday night
There, I did my part.ReplyDelete
4 comments in under 7 minutes
By the way how did your sky hook work turn out?ReplyDelete
Now make that 5 Comments
Perhaps if there ever is a Picture Embargo, I could email you a picture that day.
On the greenhouse, I have both ends finished, and 7 of 14 of the side panels done. The sky track will be here this weekend, so hopefully I can get the last 7 panels done. Then, it is just plumbing and electrical work to finish things up.
School started here on August 2!ReplyDelete
How are the peacocks and chickies doing in this terrible heat?
Cute kid.
(Comment requirement met for 8/5/10.)
The chickies and peacocks are very hot. The chickies have found the little spot where the condensing water drips out of the refrigerated air conditioning units. They have mad a little spa out of it, and take turns sitting in the cool puddles of water. The peacocks find a shady spot and just sit. Egg production has been down in the blistering heat. We are getting 7 or 8 eggs a day, instead of 9-10.
His haircut reminds me of when they used to put a bowl on a kid's head and cut around it. It's adorable on this kid.ReplyDelete
OK, I see what you are talking about. You were able to put up the panels on one side, but not the other side because there was not place to put the ladders.ReplyDelete
I was mistaken in me idea that the panels went from one the bottom side over the top and down the bottom on the other side. I understand now that the panels are half sheets and go just from the bottom to the top and then you have to go to the other side and do it again.
- GeezerNYCAugust 5, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Cute kid. There. I did my part.ReplyDelete
Doesn't that picture just say it all? Look at the scowl on his little face! I was scanning some old pictures this morning for a back to school post on my blog and came across my first day of school, 1960. I had my lunch sack in one hand and a bouquet of flowers for the teacher in the other! Haven't times changed...ReplyDelete
Instead of counting comments, you could count hits. Wee scripts to do that have existed for many moons. It would show you how many folks just drop in to look rather than the limited number who drop in to make a comment.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 10:41 AM
sorry i couldnt leave the post at 13 unlucky number you knowReplyDelete
That kid looks like he is ready to enforce the Picture Embargo if he has to but he's hoping you'll come to your senses and not force the issue.ReplyDelete
I wonder what became of him?
RE: the greenhouseReplyDelete
Then, it is just plumbing and electrical work to finish things up.
You do know that "just" is a four letter word? (%^>)
- AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 12:28 PM
hello everybody,,, ( another comment)ReplyDelete
- Joe in NCAugust 5, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Mr. PJM, great photos and updates this summer, thank you kindly!ReplyDelete
Old pictures have always held a certain fascination for me, but although I look at every photo, I'm guilty of not commenting very often. I'll try not to take the wonderful photos you post for granted any longer. They are appreciated, as are the updates on the chickies and peacocks and now the greenhouse. And I agree with Mathan--I'll bet if you counted the hits on your site, you'd be amazed.ReplyDelete
And another thought -- I love the pictures on this website, but I also love reading the comments. We are becoming a mini-community in a way. We all enjoy the Mystery Person contest every Saturday, and the Sunday updates on the peacocks and chickies, the greenhouse construction, and the quest for a tractor. And I think I will have the agreement of all here in what you have done for your students!!!ReplyDelete
I'm betting there's a slingshot in the back pocket of those overalls. Maybe a frog or two in the front.ReplyDelete
PJM, you need to rely on the number of visitors to the site rather than those brave souls that actually venture a comment.ReplyDelete
Mine's number 22! A good strategy for comments.
Perhaps you should post more pictures of people as opposed to things. Somehow machinery, etc; becomes more interesting with people in the picture.ReplyDelete
Also... More women! Remind us of the beauty of yesteryear!
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2010 at 6:09 AM
I just discovered this blog today, while researching illustrations for a children's story I'm writing about my grandfather who lived and worked in the Texas area. I found a great photo of children in a cotton field. Thanks for the idea!ReplyDelete
What is a picture embargo?
I visit PJM and his site each day when I can to look at the great images and more importantly to read the comments.ReplyDelete
Marie is correct when she says that this is like a mini community. I have learnt so much reading what all of the members have known about different subjects.
Keep up the good work PJM and all the reader on this page.


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- GABA: a pioneer transmitter that excites immature neurons and generates primitive oscillations.
- Ketamine-induced loss of phenotype of fast-spiking interneurons is mediated by NADPH-oxidase.
- Original article is here.
Various Notes
- IFP: Interstitial Fluid Pressure - Ie the flow capacity for a "neuronal circuit" to mediate Ca2+ electric signals into Axons and Synapses.
- Keywords: Flow Calibration, IFP, Flow Cytometry, GFP (Green Fluorescence Protein), Calcium signaling (Pathway), NMDAR, CREB1, ...
- striatal neuron: a fast-spiking interneuron located inside the striatum (part of the frontal cortex)
- Parvalbulmin (PV): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene?cmd=retrieve&dopt=default&rn=1&list_uids=5816 (chromosome 22)
- pCREB1 protein binding factors:
- Estrogen signaling pathway (Check around GABAergic synapse: How many CREB1 inducer genes can you identify?): http://www.genome.jp/kegg-bin/show_pathway?ko04915+K05870
- Alcoholism (Note the direction of GABA and NMDAR induced interneurons): http://www.genome.jp/kegg-bin/show_pathway?ko05034+K05870
- Chloride-dependent glycine transporter 1 (GlyT1): http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P48067
- Patent is here.
- Graphic 1 - note the reference to Ketamine!
- Graphic 2 - note the comment about serine transhydroxy methylase in Figure 6.10 !
See also
Did you know?
"Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not; it is the first lesson that ought to be learned; and however early a man's training begins, it is probably the last lesson that he learns thoroughly." -Thomas Henry Huxley
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UberNerdGames is a fledgling Modding and Development group, founded in 2009. We began as a Mapping Community on Far Cry 2, though my own personal experience dates back to the early 2000s. Most of our early work was MP maps for Far Cry 2, however, some light modding was done to our servers and a new game mode was pioneered by us. Our official FC2 name was UNS, which stood for UberNerdServers. This was a branch of UberNerdGames though; we just didnt like UNG as our initials (lol) As support and the player base for FC2 wavered, we decided to call it quits and take a break, waiting for the next game to release that included a fairly easy to use map editor. (And still we wait...) The mapping bug could not be cured though; I had been mapping myself since Timesplitters. Aside from that, creating multiplayer maps just wasnt enough anymore - I wanted to go back to creating Single Player adventures as I had in the years past. Thats when the Source Engine came into play.
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Cloud gaming provider OnLive wants to be as ubiquitous as Netflix. Already, it has struck deals to integrate its game streaming service with televisions and other electronic devices. However, its biggest victory would come from partnering with the console providers, much like Netflix does. And, discussions are already happening, according to OnLive VP of Engineering Joe Bentley. "There are OnLive guys chatting [Sony and MS], but we'll see where it goes," he told CVG. "But it would absolutely work, we're ready to work with everybody."
Bentley also notes that the similarities between the PS3, Xbox 360 and OnLive controller make it easy to bring the service to one (or both) of the platforms. "Our controller is a hybrid between a PS3 controller and an Xbox controller. It's all compatible, it would just work."
But will either of the platform manufacturers be willing to open their platform to, essentially, a competitor? Right now, it seems like the most likely candidate would be Sony, who partnered with Valve to allow Steamworks integration into the PS3 version of Portal 2. Sony also allowed Vudu, a competing movie delivery service, on the platform, to directly compete with the PlayStation Store.
While OnLive will undoubtedly continue pursuing other avenues for penetrating the television market, the company may have found an unexpected partner: Valve. "Gabe [Newell] and his team really like what we're doing," Bentley added. "I can't go into specifics of any conversations we've had but we have had conversations with everybody in the industry. They really dig OnLive."


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Two bloggers are cleverly using contests to spread the name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its beliefs to the world.
First, the blog Murilovisck from Brazil: "My name is Vicente Leite Ribeiro Murilo. I am Brazilian. I'm 25 years old and am a Latter-day Saint. My blog about news and curiosities about the church is participating in a national competition for Brazilian Blogs. TOPBLOG Brazil 2012 is the name of the contest. I'm in the top 3 blogs in the category Religion. I ran over 400 blogs and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in Sao Paulo on Jan. 26, 2013."
How exciting! I hope he wins. I have featured his blog before, and know it is full of fascinating tidbits about the LDS Church as well as his testimony. So check out and share his blog!
Second, there's an enterprising Mormon young man named Lincoln Barlow who decided, as part of his Reflections contest (the yearly PTA art program held across the United States) to create a video entry titled "A Call to Boys Everywhere." He explains: "By standing up for what is right, we can change moments moments of distress and sadness can become moments of magic and happiness." He uses two recent news stories to illustrate that "It only takes one small act one sign that you care. It only takes one person."
Now let me showcase a few other winning posts:
Power Pick: In Sierra Leone, the influx of missionaries from the new age change will be welcomed soon:"We have received notice of the February, March and April new missionaries coming to the Sierra Leone Freetown Mission," wrote the mission's blog. "There are many, many arriving! Please scroll through the blog from the beginning to now. It will give all of you some idea of what it is like here! This is the Best Mission in the World! We welcome all and look forward to meeting each of you!" What follows is a deluge of colorful photos depicting that beautiful country.
Techie Tip: Just in my own ward, I've had questions about downloading church videos to mobile devices to then share with classes. A tech post on LDS.org outlines "Helpful Resources for Downloading Video to Mobile Devices," with videos and descriptions on how to do the following:
• Download video to Gospel Library Android
• Download video to Gospel Library iOS
• Download video to a laptop
• Connect a mobile device to a meetinghouse TV
Knowing these things is pretty much a must for teachers and leaders in this digital age, so visit that website to learn how to do those things. And then start utilizing those video resources.
Back Bench: Bloggers being seen and heard
Lincoln Barlow uses YouTube and the PTA Reflections contest to spread an important message.
Emily Warburton Jensen loves searching through the LDS blog world for developments and testimonies that best capture the ever-evolving LDS online experience. Email: [email protected]


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|2007-06-22, 16:48
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I disagree with you all.
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|2007-06-24, 12:39
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 60
Its a .... running gag.
The scene will always cut in at the last part of their conversation, leaving the viewer to forever speculate about what they are discussing.
@Skane: but I suspect it'll be hen-pecked in a good way (the end of the day makes it worthwhile). What will be funny is the images that Kona will have to bleach her brain over as she imagines the happy couple.
|2007-06-25, 02:50
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|2007-06-25, 03:38
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 60
Unless "user" has a reference citation, its just idiot-talk.
Nonetheless, I think it'd be very odd if L*S isn't licensed rather quickly after the series ends (just because its on a KyoAni licensing roll.... not because I think it'd be ultra popular here).
After the Death Note "wait til a couple of episodes before the end and then HULK_SMASH" .... I'd be pretty pissed if the samething happened with L*S. What is odd is I've not heard squat about anyone licensing the manga.
Note to industry spies: I *WILL* buy the gawddamm DVDs, eh? Please don't screw with my preview.
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|2007-06-25, 12:54
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Location: Montreal
ty, i guess we'll know when they announce it
|2007-06-25, 13:50
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Good-Natured Asshole.
Join Date: May 2007
Age: 28
Lucky Star as an anime will probably fall flat in America, given how many uh...shall we say...mainstream people tolerated the first few episodes at the onset. The downside to Lucky Star is that while it's intensely funny to people who get the references, it's pretty bland to those who don't.
It's probably just the composition of people in my high school's anime club, but the show was not well-appreciated in there. In fact, a third of the people simply turned away to play Magic. I wanted to smack them.
|2007-06-25, 14:01
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 60
You should smack them for playing Magic .... meh, they should be playing a tabletop RPG at least.
I'm finding a fair portion of people who say "they like anime" are in the same boat with people who say "they like science fiction" ... they really don't have a clue about the genre and they lose their focus if there aren't "tits and explosions".
My recommendation: avoid those people if possible, life is too short.
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|2007-06-25, 20:16
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I suspect that a license for L*S will be announced pretty soon. DVD distribution allows decent profits even for series that appeal to niches within the anime niche market. Furthermore, Kadokawa had English language promotional materials for L*S in time for the big conventions/trade shows when the series first aired. (I know because I saw a flier on asuki. :P )
|2007-06-25, 20:41
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Good-Natured Asshole.
Join Date: May 2007
Age: 28
Well...if they're licensing it, they better do a good job at it. That means lengthy cultural documentation over Americanization. If they in any way try to force Lucky*Star to be appropriate for American audiences, whichever firm that takes it will lose whatever little respect I have left for them.
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As I'm probably getting R2 DVDs R1's not as important... I think this is a series which they can save money on by just do subtitles and sell DVDs with goodies. There's zero mainstream appeal and all the fans need are subs anyway. They'll save a lot of money not getting it dubbed and increase the chance it'll be released in the West.
|2007-06-25, 21:30
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I'd bet Kadokawa will eventually bring this over. I don't think that time is now though.
|2007-06-25, 22:29
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Location: Gulfport, MS
Age: 33
I don't think L*S will get licensed .. at least not this quickly. References aside, it seems just too random.
Did the domestic release of Paniponi Dash come with references packaged with the DVDs? I believe everything written on the chalkboard is at least translated, so it's up to the viewer to catch any references. But even if you ignored all that, the series itself was fairly linear enough to follow. Each episode had a plot or conflict that was eventually settled.
Lucky Star isn't really much like that. Are there other Slice of Life series that have been licensed? L*S has no driving plot; you're just following these four girls through their Japanese lives, plus a load of cultural references and 4-koma-like non-linearity that would probably alienate the general Western viewer. And on first impressions, people might view the animation as "child-like" and think it a children's series, which is even worse for the market.
I think Lucky Star has a smaller niche market than Haruhi, too..
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Rising local musical stars are regularly filmed live at York St studios for the Sundae Sessions series hosted by nzherald.co.nz entertainment editor Hugh Sundae. Here's a run-down on the latest act.
Who: Tom Lark
From: Christchurch, most now residing in Auckland.
Line-up: Cousins Shannon Fowler (songwriter, lead vocals, guitar) and Daniel Fowler (drums), brothers Jono Perkins (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Mark Perkins (keys, backing vocals), Guy Cowan (bass, kazoo).
Where they're at: Released singles and six-track Tom Lark EP last November. Went to Berlin this year so Simon Berkfinger (Feelings) could produce debut album. Unsigned but manager Matt Coleman says they're considering offers; album likely early next year. This week performing at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York.
What they sound like: "Sparklehorse-esque pop", says Hugh. "I often recorded late at night," explains Shannon. "Because my flatmates were asleep this meant a lot of the other sounds and vocals took on a softer, dreamy vibe."
What they're playing in the Sundae Sessions: They were down for nine but audience insisted on an encore. Mix of the EP, singles and that unreleased album.
Hugh's highlights: "I booked them based on hearing a couple of the more well-known singles but I also really enjoyed a couple of the less rowdy reworked EP tracks - particularly first song Shy Child."
Where you can see it: nzherald.co.nz/sundaesessions
Where you can see them later: Playing LA on Monday and Tuesday but plans are tentative for tour here early next year.


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The Pentagon this week issued its most direct acknowledgment to date of the serious threat that Chinese hackers pose to American security and industry. The new report details the systematic thievery of trade and technology secrets and even hints that the Chinese government and its People's Liberation Army are behind most cyber attacks on US interests. And it lays bare what is truly at stake: America's capacity to innovate and, in turn, its economic competitive advantage. A coordinated effort both to put pressure on China to end cyber espionage and protect US networks must be pursued.
Chinese officials have denied any state policy of industrial espionage, suggesting they are as much victims as the United States. The Obama administration has rightfully pushed back against such claims, and officials have traveled to Beijing to press the message that the White House is running out of patience.
The time to discuss more punitive actions is here. The American military can't ask China to stop developing cyber weaponry because it is quietly racing to build similar capacity itself; but it can keep beefing up its defense. Stealing American intellectual property is another matter. The Justice Department has signaled it will step up the investigation and prosecution of cyber thefts. There is also talk of denying visas to anyone found to be stealing trade secrets. Both should be done immediately.
If problems persist, the United States should consider trade restrictions and, in the worst case scenario, offensive action by the military Cyber Command. Meanwhile, the House and Senate must find middle ground to address the languishing cyber security bill. Yes, a compromise that adequately respects online privacy is important, but easing the ability of government agencies to share classified cyber-threat information with vulnerable corporations is long overdue. Economic piracy needn't be tolerated as the cost of doing business with China.


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At today's Sony E3 press conference, the company announced an HD collection that remasters the two PSP God of War games -- Ghost of Sparta and Chains of Olympus -- for PlayStation 3 with full 3D support. It's titled God of War: Origins Collection and will come on September 13.
The company also announced that the anticipated Ico / Shadow of the Colossus Collection will come in September as well.
We heard about PSP remasters in Japan recently, and suspected a God of War set for the US might be on the way.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Bulbapaloozathon Begins
In the next six to eight weeks you will be dazzled by the bulbs of Bulbarella.
You may even OD on the bulbs of Bulbarella.
So for this Bloom Day, which as always is headquartered in a Place called May Dreams, let's wander off to view some other garden's blooms.
A few pictures came north of a true southern garden's azalea spring show.
The old garden that has gone bad has been getting some major attention of late. Vines, trees and palms that have been trying to engulf the garden are being cut back and then killed with a strong herbicide painted on the cut stumps. Beds are being mulched and edges defined. An old garden is getting a new lease on life.
Lower down the mountain at Client #1's back in North Carolina, another Bulbapaloozathon is underway. Tulips prepare to bloom and I swear I planted more than that. The tunneling varmint that patrols these grounds must take its share during the winter. He likes tulips. I think I need to sneak in more daffodils.
Where are the tulips I planted out here? Have they just not come up yet? Good thing a gardener before me planted daffodils, crocus, hyacinth and iris.
A multitude of bulbs are nestled among the boulders. This grey and rainy Bloom Day was good light for taking pictures, but the crocus save their full open blooms for sunnier days.
A Magnolia stellata blooms above the koi pond and the freshly mulched perennial bed.
Now the *Bulbapaloozathon can really begin. *(Results may vary due to weather diagnosis and conditions.)
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All the gardens look fantastic Christopher. Some hard work has been done. The results are showing. They will be candy for the eyes of all.
- March 15, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I think you've coined a new word! I recently went to a lecture by Dr Richard Bitner (not a PhD.; an anesthesiologist!) who talked about using conifers in mixed gardens. (He wrote a book on it, but it was 60 bucks and I have mostly shade, so....) One of your photos is an excellent example of that. Happy spring; I am off to Florida to see azaleas, it looks like!
Verification word - "count" - the days till spring comes and stays.
- March 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM
- Layanee said...
So nice to see some actual color in someone's garden. I like your new word! Hey, my captcha phrase is 'wines' . Had my share tonight.
- March 15, 2009 at 10:51 PM
- chuck b. said...
Great pictures. I like conifers best in mixed gardens. I go back and forth about trying to put some conifer in my garden, but haven't moved on it yet.
- March 15, 2009 at 11:06 PM
- Lisa at Greenbow said...
Bulbapaloozathon sounds so exciting. Lots of eye candy... yumm
- March 16, 2009 at 6:18 AM
- Christopher C. NC said...
Lola, spring marks the beginning of the work in the gardens too. i should be able to make a little money now.
Bev, enjoy Florida. If your in the north part you should see plenty of azaleas, dogwood and redbud still.
Layanee, the crocus have been most of the color so far while the daffodils gather forces.
Chuck, the small conifers will be a big part of my new garden. I have more sun to work with and have already planted several up top along the entry drive.
Lisa, it's just getting started. The Puschkinia and Chionodoxa are starting to show up.
- March 16, 2009 at 6:54 AM
Hi Christopher!....and the fun begins. Beautiful pictures as always. I hope your weather starts to ease up a bit.
- March 16, 2009 at 3:06 PM
- Annie in Austin said...
Sorry about the tulip thief, Christopher - but what's left is gorgeous.
It's amazing to see a Magnolia stellata in an approximation of a woodland setting. They were always huddled up against buildings in Illinois but the one standing tall next to the evergreen looks very comfortable indeed.
Happy Bulbapaloozathon!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
- March 16, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- Les said...
I love it when old gardens get a second (or third) chance. I realize it is not near your mountain, but are you involved with its restoration?
- March 16, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- Christopher C. NC said...
Siria, the sun is supposed to come out on Tuesday and I am headed to the NC Arboretum.
Hi Annie. I have to look into the possible hardiness of some of the magnolias up on this mountain. One here, probably M. soulangiana has a rough time up here.
Les, that is my parent's garden in North Florida, the house where my mother was born and grew up. She is 81. It is the garden my grandmother planted and that I played in as a child. My contribution is consultation at best and lots of weed and vine pulling when I visit.
- March 16, 2009 at 5:08 PM
- lisa said...
Hooray for Bulbapaloozathon! Woot woot! :) BTW, I've seen some really cool mini conifers at Song Sparrow Nursery, I especially like some of the variegated ones.
- March 17, 2009 at 1:44 PM
- Kerri said...
It's sure good to see some color in beautiful gardens!
I'm relying on the little snowdrops for blooms here in upstate NY where our ground is still frozen not far down.
That magnolia looks so lovely by the conifer. Wish we had one (magnolia, that is) in our garden.
- March 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM
- Rose said...
I love your bulbapalooza! At my age, I much prefer this to a lollapalooza:) 10,000 daffodils on a hillside must be quite a sight in the spring.
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I think most people accept that education has been a good and progressive force over time. Yet, regrettably, underachievement has been a chronic problem in public education. This has been especially true for the socially disadvantaged. In some key ways, the problem looks structural.
Beyond the challenges to learning posed by non-school factors like economic inequity, weak funding, and student stress, the achievement gap is also influenced by systemic schooling factors. Biased and rigid instructional conditions and overly narrow definitions of success also add to underachievement.
It's well known that after the first years of schooling, classrooms begin to lose their individualization and literacy skill focus. After that, most classrooms move in the direction of "left-brained," rote, content learning. This typically occurs in passive assimilation classroom conditions, with a mostly uniform delivery of instruction. These instructional conditions are skewed away from many "right-brained," less abled, and atypical learners, some gifted.
This mismatch between neurological strengths, background opportunity, and the instructional conditions in the classroom is a key factor at the heart of the underachievement issue. In fact, it can be argued that the achievement gap results, in part, from the way that the school system is designed and works. This is mostly because the system doesn't sufficiently tailor instruction to meet individual differences in students, despite a lot of talk to the contrary.
And here's why this issue is a core problem. When the environment is held constant, then it's the qualities inside students that vary the most and influence success the most. These are the neurological/cognitive capabilities that allow students to absorb and use the curriculum's content. These capabilities are often not distributed equally across students, and are critical to learning.
So when instruction, rate, and outcomes are uniform or equal, these internal factors dominate (unevenly) in terms of achievement. For the majority of students who are sequential, analytic, verbal-auditory capable there is a built-in advantage. The rest are at a disadvantage, because only one type of smart is being fully engaged.
Ironically, the more we try to minimize the impact of individual differences, the more they count. And "left-brain" learning counts the most. One-size-fits-all instruction and standards creates very narrow criteria and pathways by which to reach and measure success. Too much student potential and brain functioning gets left out. This creates an unfair instructional system for too many students.
By setting one standard and approach for everyone, but not sufficiently varying instruction or customizing goals, the static "factory method" generates underachievement as a by-product.
Many students, whose natural skills, curiosity and neurological system favor another type of learning focus, pace, or curricular goal, are negatively affected. They become most of the underachievers, and the system's "second class" learners. The standards-based approach to achievement has largely ignored the basic assumption underlying that approach: instruction will need to vary in order to get everyone to (or near) one standard.
Some propose that more rigor and higher expectations will actually solve the problem. But, in addition to the serious stress this places on teachers and students, it's hard to see how raising only curriculum expectations will be enough to change the underachievement pattern and the current insensitivity to individual differences. In fact, raising curriculum expectations, without personalizing instruction and goals, may lead to even more underachievement.
This is because students off the standard mark, or seeking it in other ways, will continue to be viewed as underachievers, and will be tacitly declared failures. Determining success, based on only one definition of success, also seems narrow and unfair, given the range of human diversity. And with recent fiscal reductions to the support parts of the school system, the parts that provide extra help and advocacy to underachievers, things may get worse.
It seems to me, no discussion about educational reform will be complete without re-examining how we deliver instruction to learners with lots of cognitive diversity, and how we define achievement to account for these variations in learners.
It seems to me, a truly modern system would be one that is designed to embrace multiple goals, and diverse pathways to success. It would accept and celebrate cognitive diversity, not deny or minimize it. It would use modern communications and technologies to help innovate and personalize instruction. It would acknowledge that what we teach is very important, but how we teach it is just as important, because "the how" of instruction is the way we reach everyone and be fair about it.
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So now it's midnight and Jack Laugher is officially 18! I'm sure he'll put some twitter pictures up soon that we can have fun with
So now it's midnight and Jack Laugher is officially 18! I'm sure he'll put some twitter pictures up soon that we can have fun with
Just googled him.
I look forward to the pics.
He's really hot! I've never heard of hm before, why is he famous?
I couldn't agree more! My bf and I sort of obsess over him!
Looking forward to seeing where this goes. He posted a pic the other day on his Instagram that basically showed everything but his junk. Since he was under 18, I'm not going to repost it here.
From the 30th Jan, posted on his twitter
I suggest people keep up to date with his twitter
Here's another one
And another
He is unbelievable hot in real life too.
^ Great pictures. Jack's seriously HOT!
Amazing set of pics
Does anyone have a decent scan of the uncropped ass pic? all I can seem to find is that one where you can see the photographers foot.
Is that ass for real? Amazing
Yeah I saw it, but I meant like a proper quality scan and not just some dude taking a grainy pic of the mag with his cellphone.
The digital edition of GT doesn't have the ass pic....grrr
As some go, he's not drop dead gorgeous but he's not hideous either. You don't have to be amazing looking to be hot...he definitely more than compensates with his other attributes. Hotness also come from personality... if one's stuck up or a total jerk even if gorgeous beyond belief it rapidly loses points with me.
cute lad with a perfect ass
would love to suck his on his cock and lick that ass deep
His ass is just perfection
Those abs, pits, butt, thighs and bulge!! Wow.
Definitely a great looking ass and a cute guy but no where close to being in Chris Mears league. Nothing wrong with Chris' teeth/smile. Have no idea where that comes from.
Is it really necessary to try to tear one guy down just to build the your guy up? Not if they're both hot. From there on it's all just a matter of opinion, taste or preference.
Why do I think he's totally gay?
I love the fact that he's willing to appear in GT - good on him.
Blimey, hot stuff. It's a very 'gay' shoot that's for sure.
A bigger and better pic (thanks flashgordon!). I know he's clenching like mad, but what a perfect tight butt. I'd love to get up that crack.
Jack wins the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Jack has added a silver to his collection as well.
And a second gold medal for Jack, this time in the pairs with Christopher Mears.
such a beautiful boy
magnificent love to see more of him....
Would love to feel his body wrapped round me as I pound his big ass
Would never get tired of fucking his tight ass.
He could crack walnuts between those thighs
Chris, Tom, Jake, the holy triad of UK diving.
I would love to see them in a threesome....


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I had tried Pandora before
now I am back trying Pandora again
quick easy and fun
makes more sense than listening to my iTUNES
because their library is significantly larger
I dig it
I forget which electronic friend pushed me in this direction
thanks... right now I am waking up... so I can not form any solid ideas on anything
okay... thanks PANDORA is the deal
2 comments:
- fatbob29r said...
linkage yo!
not that I can't google it or anything
- 2/08/2009
- Meredith said...
I agree. And sometimes it will play songs that you've even forgotten about or, at least for me, stuff that I didn't know the artist or the name of the song so never knew where to get it from.
BTW, I'm meeting with Phil LePonto to discuss Smartbikes in Mt. Pleasant.
Oh! And I can't wait to see the pics of the Pheister family!
- 2/08/2009
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Cats' Peacock twirls six one-hit innings04/14/2012 2:01 AM ET
By Andrew Pentis / Special to MLB.com
When Brad Peacock looks up and down the always-potent Sacramento River Cats lineup, he can't imagine there will be too many more nights like Friday. At least, he hopes not.
The A's No. 3 prospect struck out eight over six one-hit innings, but Triple-A Sacramento was blanked, 2-0, by the Reno Aces in its home opener Friday night at Raley Field.
"This is not going to happen much," Peacock said. "Not with this lineup."
The 24-year-old right-hander allowed one run on two walks, a wild pitch, an error and Konrad Schmidt's sacrifice fly in the second. Employing the advice of pitching coach Scott Emerson -- "Work ahead, throw strike one" -- he righted himself quickly, striking out the side in the third, pitching around Cody Ransom's single in the fourth and retiring his final eight batters. He threw 62 of 101 pitches for strikes.
"I feel like I did really good; I guess I just lost it there in the second," said Peacock, who utilizes a fastball-curveball-changeup repertoire. "Everything was working tonight."
Peacock (1-1), MLB.com's No. 75 overall prospect, gave up four runs -- two earned -- on five hits over six innings in his organizational debut last weekend.
The A's acquired him with catcher Derek Norris and two other players in the offseason deal that sent left-hander starter Gio Gonzalez to the Nationals. Norris caught all nine innings and is batting .333 in eight Triple-A games, despite an 0-for-4 effort Friday.
A 2006 41st-round Draft pick, Peacock went 15-3 with a 2.39 ERA in 25 outings, including nine at Triple-A Syracuse, last season. He was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Year and earned a MiLBY as Double-A Starting Pitcher of the Year.
Aces starter Zach Kroenke (1-1) held the River Cats in check for six innings, giving up three hits and issuing three walks while striking out five.
Reno tacked on a run in the ninth, when D-backs No. 18 prospect Ryan Wheeler tripled home Ransom against reliever Merkin Valdez.
Sacramento center fielder Grant Green, the A's No. 6 prospect, went 3-for-4, two nights after driving in six runs. He came up with two outs and two on in the bottom of the ninth but grounded against Bryan Woodall, who notched his first save.
"Grant has a good approach at the plate," Peacock said. "I thought we were going to get it, but it happens."


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Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of finalising a deal to bring Lukas Podolski to Emirates Stadium in the summer, which is a positive step.
Having their business done early is something the Gunners are desperately in need of after an almost disastrous summer transfer window last year.
The loss of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri close to the end of the window had a lot to do with the late supermarket spree-esque signing bonanza on the final day of the transfer circus.
It meant the north Londoners had lost two of their best and most influential players with barely any time to find suitable replacements or the time to set-out deals in advance, which could possibly have cost them money.
Arsene Wenger is unaccustomed to that sort of sweaty feverous purchasing due to his club's policy of signing and developing younger talents, which are deals that tend to take a long time to finalise.
There is usually the odd more senior addition here and there, but in the last few seasons most of the transfer work has been done at youth level.
It is probably far simpler to arrange your contracts and offer faxes when you are only chasing a couple of bodies than when you are desperately scratching around for a number of deals.
If the Podolski reports prove to be accurate, then Arsenal may have made a change to their policy and it is would be a change for the better.
The benefits of getting your transfer business out of the way early are especially noted in a year of a major tournament – with millions of eyes watching the drama, a potential purchase may attract the eye of any number of people watching.
This leads to greater interest and, inevitably, the price going up, which doesn't even consider the fact that another club may actually proffer a more attractive deal to steal the player away.
A case demonstrating the advantages of doing business 'early doors' is that of Manchester United and their Mexican goal-sprite Javier Hernandez, whom they recruited early in the summer before the 2010 World Cup.
Ferguson himself admitted the club would probably have to have paid much more than the £7million they did if he had still been on the market after having an impressive tournament in South Africa.
Major international competitions warp the transfer market due to clubs an agents trying to cash in as much as possible on the basis of three or four games and United have been stung in the past by doing business off of a tournament performance.
They signed Karel Poborsky off the back of a key role in Czech Republic's run to the final of Euro 96 – he was far from a success at Old Trafford and only stayed for a season and a half.
United's experiences of the pros and cons of being decisive with transfers in and around a tournament on Euro 2012 should be a lesson to Arsenal in how to conduct business.
The other reason for acting in advance could be to make sure they are well re-stocked before negotiations begin with Robin van Persie over a new contract.
Van Persie's comments suggest he is not most concerned with money and the Gunners showing their ambition by replenishing the squad with greater quality.
Whatever their reasons, getting things done early can only be the right thing for Wenger and the club.
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text: fieryprophet 7,074 Report post Posted May 29, 2012 Great article: http://sports.yahoo....d-teammate.html "I was very immature," Newton said when asked about his sometimes moody reaction as losses piled up. "I'll be the first one to tell you, the pouting and the moping, I kind of overdid it. I know that. I was a bad teammate. I shut off to some people who gave unbelievable effort. … That's where I have to mature." "I have to have the same mentality, but I have to go about it in a different way," Newton said of his emotions. "It's an overall maturity level that has to kick in. It's saying, 'OK, that was two plays ago that you threw that interception, now you have to let that go and get past that.' I can't be moping and crying about making a bonehead play when it was three series ago. That's the thing that I did that has to change." He's trying to find and fix all of his flaws. :cam: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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'Celebration of Courage' in April
The first "Celebration of Courage" to benefit The Healing Place will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 11 at Hendersonville County Club. Tickets are on sale and seating is limited.
The luncheon will feature survivor, attorney and author Olga Trujillo, who will speak on the "Courageous Community" and what helped her recover from a traumatic childhood of abuse and subsequent dissociative identity disorder.
The cost is $75 per ticket. Sponsors include Pardee Hospital, Pat Ashe, Elizabeth Leigh Inn, First United Methodist Women, Mission Children's Hospital, Teddi Segal, Lavinia Zimmermann, Annette Owens Bookkeeping & Payroll Services, Beverly-Hanks Real Estate, Carl Shaw, CPA, Cornerstone Financial, Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Mountain 1st Bank & Trust, Park Ridge Health, ZipZap Accounting, Benson & Babb Interiors, Selee, Merrell Paint, Dorothy Marlow, Owens Orchids, St. Paul's Vineyard and Sabrina Jones.
Call 828-692-0495 or visit www.thehealingplace. info for more information.
Republican Men's Club on March 27
The Henderson County Republican Men's Club will meet at 7:30 a.m. March 27 at the Opportunity House on Asheville Highway in Hendersonville.
Featured speaker will be Dr. Scott Donaldson, a local physician specializing in urology. Donaldson is a board certified physician who believes that "less is more" may be the best approach to medicine, and surgery should always be the last choice.
Today there is new information and many approaches for the treatment of prostate cancer. Donaldson will address these in light of the fact that with our aging population, a higher percentage of men may have to deal with prostate problems in their lifetime. He'll also discuss the changes and challenges facing medical practitioners in the face of The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, which took effect this past January.
Call 828-696-9799 or visit hcrmc.org for more information. Reservations are not necessary.
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Sugar in fuel system?
Posted 10 January 2013 - 12:01 AM
GD took a look at it and we are fairly convinced it is sugar or something of that nature.
This is in all of the heads. Hard as a rock. Have to use a screw driver to break it off.
And traces of it in the fuel filter. Pull it out. Same color and hard texture.
Sugar in the gas tank? Whatever it is. I believe it is the reason the old heads locked up on the intake side.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 12:58 AM
But, supposedly, sugar is insoluble in gasoline (despite the 'common wisdom' of sabotaging a vehicle with it - dunno about gas with 10% ethanol) but, it WOULD clog a filter. Dunno about honey or molasses.
wonder what the 'sock'/strainer on the fuel pump looks like? Or could that stuff have come from the PCV system?
maybe put some near a sweet-eating ant bed and see if they go for it!
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Posted 10 January 2013 - 01:01 AM
The PCV system was cleaned and a new PCV valve was installed.
It looks like that on each and every intake port on both heads.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 08:12 AM
apparently you can heat it up with a torch to clean it up or free up the sticking valves and then smell it to identify it.
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Posted 10 January 2013 - 12:55 PM
And no one has gotten angry at me...Yet. Heh. It was something someone did to the previous owner.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 01:27 PM
At the time it didn't occur to any of us that this had come from the fuel. I postulated that perhaps they had fed something into the intake (as you do with products like Seafoam that are popular) that had caused this. Maybe some smoke-away type thickener product and it had reacted badly with the fuel and coated everything in sticky goo.
Engine was rebuilt and ran really well for about 100 miles. Then problems began to arise - idle quality when cold was really bad (in retrospect that was the valves sticking again) and at about 140 miles it developed a rod knock. Upon dissasembly we found the same goo. That's when I realized it had to be coming from the fuel. When it hits the hot cylinder heads it turns into rock candy. Bits of this got into the oil and the sugar crystals chewed the hell out of the rods and mains. It will now require an undersized crank, new bearings, rings, and a new oil pump and pickup. Probably a new oil pan as well.
We have all heard tales of pouring sugar in the gas tank but I personally had never seen the results of it. I have heard that bleach in the gas tank will do really awful things also.
Anyway - it's an expensive and horrible thing to do to an engine and it's definitely something for the picture archives and for a "machine care picture of the month" at my shop. :-\
Posted 10 January 2013 - 02:09 PM
Or, did someone go overboard on some kinda headgasket fix/'mechanic in a can' stuff?
anyway, if you are finding crystals in the tank, clearly the stuff is not very well dissolved by gasoline. But it certainly seems enough is - or gets through - to cause problems!
Edited by 1 Lucky Texan, 10 January 2013 - 02:21 PM.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 03:27 PM
guess you don't have full coverage insurance? i've heard of sabotage being covered by insurance...but not sure if "pre-existing sabotage" would be covered, how nuts.
Most places say "sugar doesn't dissolve in gas", it's all over the internet. But this has nothing to do with technical academic approaches to solutions. A motorized vehicle *probably* moves in which case particulate matter will suspend.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 04:19 PM
sodium silicate is used in some radiator stop-leaks products.
oh yeah, I'll ask the obvious; Did you taste a piece of the deposit to see if it's sweet?
a REAL mechanic would. lol!
Posted 10 January 2013 - 04:32 PM
It may not dissolve in gasoline - but that doesn't mean they didn't put water in the tank or the tank didn't have some water in the bottom of it - as many cars that have been sitting for a period of time, are 20+ years old, and have 230k on them are prone to having.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 05:13 PM
It looks like sugar will dissolve into the water dissolved into isopropyl alcohol, though, so a snaky bastard might go that route.
Edited by CNY_Dave, 10 January 2013 - 05:20 PM.
Posted 10 January 2013 - 06:42 PM
Posted 10 January 2013 - 10:14 PM
Posted 11 January 2013 - 10:51 AM
The substance must have been in liquid form to get through the fuel filter. Then, once the gasoline vaporized, the substance turns into a solid.
There is just so much of it, I have to think this is sabotage, pure and simple.
I am thinking the gas tank and fuel lines are also full of this stuff.
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Lady Tigers Tennis Drops 4-0 Match to Florida
BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU Lady Tigers (8-11; 1-8 SEC) took a 4-0 loss against the No. 2 University of Florida (14-2; 7-1 SEC) Friday at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.
"(Florida is) a well-coached team," head coach Julia S. Sell said. "They're two-time defending national champions. I thought our team competed hard, and I thought we did well. Florida fights through every point. They never give up, they never give you room to breathe, they track down every ball and they're very physically strong in the corners. We're going to take it, learn from it and move forward."
The Gators clinched the doubles point on courts one and three. The duo of Kaitlin Burns and Ella Taylor faced an 8-0 loss in the No. 3 position to Florida's Danielle Collins and Olivia Janowicz before the pair of Mary Jeremiah and Ariel Morton fell 8-5 in the top spot to the Gators' 20th-ranked doubles team of Lauren Embree and Sofie Oyen.
Before the point was clinched, Keri Frankenberger and Ebie Wilson held a 4-4 tie on court two against the Gators' Caroline Hitimana and Brianna Morgan.
Florida's success continued into singles as Frankenberger fell 6-1, 6-1 on court six to Florida's No. 115 Collins. Despite taking a 4-2 lead in the second set, Jeremiah ultimately fell 6-3, 6-4 to the Gators' 12th-ranked Oyen in the No. 2 position.
Competition was ended after the Gators clinched the match on court five, as Florida's No. 125 Hitimana claimed a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Wilson.
Burns took on the top-ranked player in the nation on court one, Embree; Taylor battled Florida's No.107 Morgan in the No. 3 spot and Morton faced the Gators' No. 118 Janowicz on court four. The matches were left unfinished after the day's winner was decided.
LSU will next host No. 31 South Carolina for Senior Day on Sunday in the Lady Tigers' final home match of the season.
For the latest information on the women's tennis team, follow the Lady Tigers on Twitter @lsuwten and @LSUJuliaSell and on www.Facebook.com/lsuwten.
#2 Florida 4, #54 LSU 0
Singles competition
1. #114 Kaitlin Burns (LSU) vs. #1 Lauren Embree (FLORIDA) 2-6, 2-5, unfinished
2. #12 Sofie Oyen (FLORIDA) def. Mary Jeremiah (LSU) 6-3, 6-4
3. Ella Taylor (LSU) vs. #107 Brianna Morgan (FLORIDA) 1-6, 3-4, unfinished
4. Ariel Morton (LSU) vs. #118 Olivia Janowicz (FLORIDA) 5-7, 0-4, unfinished
5. #125 Caroline Hitimana (FLORIDA) def. Ebie Wilson (LSU) 6-1, 6-2
6. #115 Danielle Collins (FLORIDA) def. Keri Frankenberger (LSU) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. #20 Lauren Embree/Sofie Oyen (FLORIDA) def. Mary Jeremiah/Ariel Morton (LSU) 8-5
2. Keri Frankenberger/Ebie Wilson (LSU) vs. Caroline Hitimana/Brianna Morgan (FLORIDA) 4-4, unfinished
3. Danielle Collins/Olivia Janowicz (FLORIDA) def. Kaitlin Burns/Ella Taylor (LSU) 8-0
Match Notes:
Florida 14-2, 7-1 SEC; National ranking #2
LSU 8-11, 1-8 SEC; National ranking #54
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (6,2,5)


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History Projects
As part of our Centennial observances, New England Law | Boston has developed an exhibit that includes oral histories, photographs, timelines, and historical facts about the school and its alumni. The exhibit is located in the New England Law | Boston library and can be viewed during library hours. The web-based portion of the exhibit is also accessible from our website. To view the site, click the link above.
The law school has published a photographic history of the school, as part of Arcadia Publishing's "Campus History Series." Featuring pictures and information from each phase of the law school's development, the book was written by Professor Philip K. Hamilton and is available for purchase at local and online bookstores and from Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com
In cooperation with New England Law | Boston, the Boston Women's Heritage Trail has developed a walking tour that highlights the history of the law school and its female graduates, along with other points of interest involving women's influence on the city's legal history. A guide book for the tour is available at the law school for self-guided tours.


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Super Stylin': Fab Chats with Two Very Cool VH1 Stylists!
Super Stylin': Fab Chats with Two Very Cool VH1 Stylists!
Super Stylin': Fab Chats with Two Very Cool VH1 Stylists!
VH1 fashion stylists Alana Kelen and Esther Pak have the career any fashionista would kill for: they get to dress famous TV personalities, reality stars, actors, actresses and models on one of the coolest channels. Talk about a dream job!
The duo has worked on such shows as: "The Real World Chicago Reunion," "VH1 & IFilm's Web Junk 20," "VH1 Best Week Ever," "30 Days" "Bands Reunited," "Vh1 All Access: Behind the Red Carpet," "I Love the '80s," and more.
I was lucky enough to chat with Esther and Alana, and I loved their advice about what every girl needs in their purse at all times. You also definitely want to hear what they have to say about upcoming Fall trends and the one item in their closet they can't live without!
To see some more photos and to read their interviews,
Alana Kelen
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FAB: If your house was burning down and you only had time to save one clothing item, what would it be and why?
AK: A black Hermes purse that my mother recently gave me. It was a present from her aunt when she was younger, and it has great sentimental value; but is also such a gorgeous, fantastic piece that is classic and will never go out of style.
FAB: What should every girl have in their purse in case of a fashion emergency?
AK: Safety pins - they can attach a button, repair a ripped seam, reattach a strap, fix a hem, and even help get finicky food out of your teeth. It's a great item to have in your purse at all times.
FAB: What Fall '07 trend are you absolutely looking forward to?
AK: I love that tights are staying alive - in all colors, especially grey. I think they are an amazing additional accessory for any ensemble, and they also make it possible to wear your favorite Spring or even Summer dresses into the Fall by adding an extra layer.
FAB: As a stylist, do you feel the pressure of always dressing uniquely?
AK: I don't really feel pressure to look unique. I just try to stay true to what I am comfortable in and what is appropriate for what we do. I am always running around, schlepping bags, so comfortable shoes are a must. I love flats! I think it is important to stay classic, yet current; not go too trendy, with myself, and everyone I dress. You never want to look back on a photo five years from now and say, "What was I thinking?"
FAB: Who are your style icons and what do you admire so much about them?
AK: Audrey Hepburn did some many amazing things for fashion. She became the first actress synonymous with designer labels, wearing them on and off the camera. Her style was classy, elegant, always lovely and feminine with a touch of adorable tomboy. Her inspiration is still used today in the fashion world. More currently, I think Reese Witherspoon has always looked incredible, and is so age appropriate. Her recent "new look" wearing Oliver Theyskens for Nina Ricci is gorgeous, fresh and flattering for red carpet events. Her look off camera is clean, classic, easy yet beautiful. Funny, reading over my answer Reese could be considered a modern day Audrey Hepburn!
Esther Pak
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FAB: If your house was burning down and you only had time to save one clothing item, what would it be and why?
EP: This is a very hard question because I'd grab everything I could possibly grab. I really don't think I can think of a single clothing item, maybe my four pairs of jeans that I just treated myself to. Actually, it would most likely be a ring that my father gave my mother after they were married. It's sapphire on a gold band. It looks like a cocktail ring. I get a moment of happiness remembering the ring on her finger as I would hold her delicate hands and looking up at her, hoping that it would fit me one day. Now it fits my pudgy fingers perfectly!
FAB: What should every girl have in their purse in case of a fashion emergency?
EP: Top stick. Strong double-sided tape that you can use to keep a shirt in place, or fix a hem on a pant leg that comes undone. Safety pins are great as well!
FAB: What Fall '07 trend are you absolutely looking forward to?
EP: I am looking forward to the bold colors. They accent the sleek black, browns, greys that we favor for the Winter!
FAB: As a stylist, do you feel the pressure of always dressing uniquely?
EP: Sometimes I do feel a little pressure. I can tell when some of my non-wardrobe co-workers eye my attire of the day. They either compliment that they like it or I catch them checking me out head to toe. I have to admit I run a little late leaving the house because I'm staring at my closet thinking I have nothing to wear. I just make sure I feel comfortable head to toe, cover up my belly area when I'm having one of those frumpy days or wearing shoes that don't bother my feet all day. We run around all day so I never wear heels - flats. Vans are a favorite of mine and sometimes a good pair of flip-flops that are appropriate for the office. I like to follow what's hip and in now, but I also go with what fits my body, my comfort, me. That's what everyone should do.
FAB: Who are your style icons and what do you admire so much about them?
EP: There are so many women that I believe are icons: Audrey Hepburn, Ali McGraw, Natalie Wood, Jackie Kennedy, and Katherine Hepburn. I admire that each one had their own distinct style that from then and until now we are still replicating in some way. They always looked so comfortable in their skin and carried themselves so well. The silhouettes and colors that Audrey wore were so beautiful. Ali was boho-chic and effortless. Natalie was the movie star-classy and subtly sassy. Jackie Kennedy was the epitome of classic, royal beauty both inside and out. Katherine Hepburn is so sharp and so sleek with her pants and those suits. She perfected it for woman!
I think currently, with Hollywood being such a part of fashion there are three ladies that follow my style icons and make it their own: Reese Witherspoon, Charlize Theron and Lucy Lui. These ladies seem to follow their own beat and comforts. They look flawless and incorporate the beautiful ideas of the past into the present. I admire them for always being an individual on the red carpet and off.


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Campaign yard signs: Spoof in the Onion tickles Colorado politicos
How could I have missed this gem from the Onion on campaign yard signs, which trigger debates on their effectiveness and oodles of complaints about thefts?
The Onion's 2010 piece — that I recently ran across, thanks to Republican Andy George — will leave campaign managers everywhere in stitches:
Yard Sign With Candidate's Name On It
Electrifies Congressional Race
JASPER, IN — A blue corrugated plastic sign bearing the name of candidate Todd Young has invigorated and galvanized voters in southeastern Indiana's 9th District congressional race, catapulting the Republican to an all but insurmountable lead over his opponent, Democratic incumbent Baron Hill.
"Frankly, I can't envision any scenario in which Baron Hill can recover from this," political strategist Mary Matalin said on Meet The Press Sunday, adding that it was an inspired and ingenious decision to include both the first and last name of the candidate on the sign. "Yes, the bold capital letters capture our imagination, but they also assure voters that Todd Young will meet all political challenges with indomitable vigor and integrity."


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Low-Interest Loans With Upfront Fees
Nigerian scams are back with a new ploy. Don't fall for it
Recognizing our credit crunch, Nigerian scammers have come up with a new way to swindle. They're now posing as bankers offering loans at a 2 percent interest rate.
See also: A decade of deceit.
If you think that rate is unbelievable, the loan process is even more so.
Reply to emails or website advertisements for Evdo Financing Corp., Merlin Leo Loans and other operations, and you'll immediately receive an application form asking for your name, address, age, monthly income, phone numbers and marital status.
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When I replied using a fake identity as a 72-year-old widow with a monthly income of $1,750, it took less than one hour to get approval from the "board of directors" for a $23,000 loan — with no credit check or bank account required.
Apparently, the board just happened to be meeting at 1 a.m. Malaysia time, where Evdo is supposedly located. The news was conveyed to me by emails carrying the name of the surely equally imaginary CEO Dr. Walt Siemsen.
It's the latest form of the infamous "Nigerian letter," in which the writer pretended to be or to represent a deposed monarch or wealthy businessman, and offered you big money for help in moving a fortune out of Africa and into the safe haven of your bank account.
Cheap Loan, Old Trick
The hook in the new version is the same: To get your bounty, you must first pay something, usually by wire transfer. The scam has been around for years.
Nigerian kings claim the money is needed to bribe bank officials or settle "dormant bank account" expenses. Evdo — whose corporate motto is "Your financial problem is our target" — wanted me to send $282 to pay an official at the Nigerian "Ministry of Finance and Commerce" in order to transfer the loan money overseas.
My online identity may have been fake, but the problem is real: I heard from an AARP member in time to help her head off the scam. She was about to wire $350 for her $25,000 "approved" loan from Evdo.
If you do fall for the scam and send that money, you'll be barraged with demands to pay additional "unforeseen" expenses, a pattern that will continue until your bank account is empty or you realize it's a scam. Your money will have passed outside U.S. law enforcement jurisdiction. You can kiss it good-bye.
The Perils of Being a Patsy
You'll never see a dime of the loan, of course. But later, under some other phony name, the scammers may target you again as a proven patsy.
So, if you get one of these emails, don't respond. Don't provide any identifiers: no name, address, phone number, driver's license. Nothing.
As laughable as some Nigerian letters may be, riddled with misspellings, "scammer grammar" and other mistakes not typically made by royalty or bank presidents, the last laugh often goes to the scammers penning them.
From 2000 to 2010, Nigerian emails ranked among the most prevalent online scams, after snagging infamy years earlier as the first known mass scam on the Internet.
Sid Kirchheimer is the author of Scam-Proof Your Life, published by AARP Books/Sterling.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - When Fabyon Harris turned the ball over with less than a minute to go and Texas A&M trailing No. 21 Missouri by a point, he knew he had to make up for his mistake.
When Phil Pressey made a bad pass which sailed out of bounds giving the Aggies the ball right back, Harris got the chance to redeem himself.
Harris had 17 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, to help Texas A&M (14-8, 4-5 Southeastern Conference) to a 70-68 victory Thursday night.
``I wanted the ball because I know Coach was going to get on me because I turned it over at a crucial time,' Harris said. ``It means a lot to me because I felt like I was letting the team down when I turned the ball over.'
Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy wasn't surprised that Harris was able to bounce back so quickly after his miscue.
``It doesn't bother him. He handles it,' Kennedy said. ``He does a good job of moving on.'
The loss dropped the Tigers (16-6, 5-4) to 0-5 in true road games. They have won three games at neutral sites this season.
Laurence Bowers was wide open when he hit a 3-pointer to give Missouri its first lead of the game, 68-67, with 53 seconds left.
Ray Turner blocked a shot by Keion Bell with 2 seconds left to secure the win.
Bell fell to the court stunned as the final buzzer sounded and remained there motionless for a few seconds before slowly rising to his feet.
``The home team seemed like they were a little bit more of the aggressor at the beginning of the game,' Bell said. ``We let them get off to an early lead and we had to fight our way back. We did a good job of getting back into the game, we just didn't finish it.'
Alex Oriakhi led the Tigers with 15 points.
Missouri used an 11-1 run to tie it at 63-all with about 2 minutes left. Missouri's first seven points of that run were on free throws before Pressey capped it with short jumpers on consecutive possessions.
The teams exchanged baskets before Elston Turner made it 67-65 with a long jumper before the shot by Bowers.
Elston Turner added 15 points for A&M and Kourtney Roberson had 14.
Pressey scored 13 for Missouri and Bell had 12.
Missouri was coming off an 81-59 win over Vanderbilt, and is a perfect 13-0 at home this year. But the Tigers can't find a way to win on the road.
``We just haven't been able to do it,' Missouri coach Frank Haith said. ``We've got to get better at that. It's something we've got to get accomplished, but we've got a couple more road games and we've got to finish off some road games.'
They had 16 turnovers on Thursday which led to 22 points by the Aggies.
They were down by 15 points with about 14 minutes left before a 15-6 run got them within 58-52 with less than 8 minutes to play. Texas A&M had three turnovers and didn't score for a more than a 3-minute stretch.
Harris hit a 3-pointer before Oriakhi was called for a foul and then charged with a technical foul after a scuffle with Harris for a rebound. Elston Turner made one of the free throws to push the lead to 62-52.
The Tigers opened the second half with a turnover by Bowers, which led to a dunk by Ray Turner. They would commit three more before they made their first basket of the second half - a 3 by Earnest Ross with about 15 1-2 minutes remaining.
They had four free throws in that stretch as A&M added 12 points, mostly off Missouri's miscues to extend the lead to 48-34 before the 3 by Ross.
The Aggies used an 11-2 run to push the lead to 32-19 but Missouri used an 11-4 run to cut its halftime deficit to 36-30.
``I'm really proud of the fight that our team had the first 10 minutes of the game,' Kennedy said. ``We came out ready to play. We haven't had good starts the last few games and we did a good job of sharing the ball and making shots.'


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by the Rev. Andrew Kuyvenhoven
Monthly Theme:
Philippians is Paul's love letter. The epistle is also a good instrument for learning the secret of this great man. Paul considered living Christ and dying gain. And, although he wrote from a prison cell, his refrain was "Rejoice in the Lord always."
Bible Reading:
Philippians 1:12–14
Bible Text:
I want you to know ... that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel (Phil. 1:12).
Here we have hit on the phrase that betrays the purpose of this remarkable man, Paul. His life's ambition is "the advancement of the gospel."
Nearly every healthy person sets some objective and goes for it. Some people want to get rich, or to have a comfortable house, or to get an academic degree. All is well with them as long as they keep coming closer to their goal.
The same is true for Paul. He's stuck in a hole of a prison, enduring conditions that most of us would find intolerable. Yet he writes as if all is well: "I want you to know that all the unpleasant things that happened to me really turned out for the advancement of the gospel. The objective is coming closer. My ambition is being fulfilled. So, don't worry about me. This thing advances the gospel! The guards are talking about Christ. And Christians who used to be lukewarm now speak the Word of God courageously and fearlessly."
It's like some friend of ours writing, "You heard that I have cancer, but don't worry. My disease has really advanced the gospel around here."
That's the way we're able to think when the advancement of the gospel truly becomes the central focus of our existence. And unless that happens—unless the advancement of the gospel is the sole ambition of the leaders in the church of Jesus Christ—we will fall short of God's expectations.
By the way—remember that the advancement of the gospel is not necessarily the same as the growth of your organization.
Andrew Kuyvenhoven's Daylight, a modern devotional classic, was originally published in 1994. This edition is copyright by Faith Alive Christian Resources, from whom may be ordered Daylight, the predecessor of Twilight.
A man of many accomplishments, Andrew Kuyvenhoven is probably best known for his contributions to Today (formerly The Family Altar), a widely-used monthly devotional booklet associated with the Back to God Hour. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations for this edition of Twilight are from the New International Version
Be sure to read the "Preface" and the "Acknowledgments" by the author.


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Recent News
Posted on: 06 September, 2012
Stand By Me, Under the Boardwalk, and There Goes My Baby are just some of the tunes audience members will be tapping their toes to when Bobby Hendricks' Drifters perform at East Central University's Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 [Friday]. Tickets are $18 for non-season ticket holders and may be purchased online attickets.ecok.edu or at the box office the night of the show.
Posted on: 31 August, 2012
Classically trained guitarist Brad Richter is set to open the fine arts season at East Central University's Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on Sept. 6 [Thursday], at 7:30 p.m. in the Ataloa Theatre. Richter's performance is being hosted in conjunction with the Ada Arts Council. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at tickets.ecok.edu; by calling 580-559-5751; at Gem Jewelers, located at 101 W. Main; or at the box office the night of the show.
Posted on: 24 August, 2012
Season tickets are on sale from now until Sept. 6 for the 2012-2013 East Central University Fine Arts Season at the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on the ECU campus.
The season ticket package, at a cost of $140, includes seven national touring shows, four ECU Theatre productions and all ECU vocal and instrumental concerts along with national/local art shows.
Posted on: 24 August, 2012
At East Central University, there's an outlet for settling disputes.
The program, known as Early Settlement-East Central, helps area residents by providing mediators to assist with conflict resolution. The Early Settlement program trains volunteers, who become well versed in dispute resolution skills. These volunteers ultimately obtain certification through the Oklahoma Supreme Court to serve the community as mediators.
Posted on: 24 August, 2012
Eighteen new instructors have been added to East Central University's faculty as the institution embarks on the 2012-13 school term.
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GRANDSON OF TOBACCO TITAN TO SPEAK ABOUT TOBACCO-FREE AMERICA AT EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ON THURSDAY, AUG. 30Posted on: 21 August, 2012
Patrick Reynolds, founder and executive director of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free America, will speak on the East Central University campus on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m.
The event, which is hosted by the STOP Coalition (Stomp Tobacco Outta Pontotoc County) in conjunction with the ECU-Brandon Whitten Institute, will be held at the Estep Multimedia Center, located in the Bill S. Cole University Center.
Reynolds, the grandson of tobacco titan R.J. Reynolds, has been an acclaimed speaker who motivates, inspires, entertains and educates youth toward a smoke-free society.
Posted on: 19 August, 2012
Inspiring business leaders of tomorrow was the goal of Oklahoma Business Week and the foundation was established at the first-ever event on the East Central University campus, July 8-13.
High School seniors, juniors and sophomores converged on the ECU campus to gain a firsthand experience in the world of business. Students got a chance to interact and learn from community business leaders as well as gain skills in leadership, communication, team-building, responsibility, money management, entrepreneurship, marketing and more.
Posted on: 17 August, 2012
East Central University's Upward Bound program has received a five-year grant renewal to partner with 12 area high schools in helping low-income individuals and potential first-generation college students pursue and obtain a higher-education degree.


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Barren County Sheriff Chris Eaton will not seek re-election when his current term expires at the end of 2014.
He told WBKO today the federal charges against him had nothing to do with his decision.
Eaton and two deputies are accused of using excessive force during an arrest in 2010 and later lying about it to the FBI.
Their trial is set for December 3rd.
Eaton says he had already decided not to run in 2014 before the federal charges, but he did say the meth lab that exploded in his face in 2010 has caused him serious health problems.
He suffered arsenic poisoning in April of 2010 and ammonia poisoning in his kidney, liver, and intestine last month.
Eaton says he may open a barbecue restaurant or become an usher for the Cincinnati Reds when he retires.