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Growing Taliban use of marksmen worries U.S. military
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Taliban fighters increasingly are deploying precision marksmen to fire on U.S. troops at greater distances throughout opium-producing southern Afghanistan, according to the top two commanders for the southern region.
The increased use of marksmen is the latest Taliban shift to asymmetrical warfare and away from confronting U.S. troops in conventional fights, the commanders told McClatchy.
Instead of gathering in company-sized units to take on foreign troops, Taliban forces also are resorting increasingly to explosives and bombings, attacks that require fewer people and pose less risk to themselves, the commanders said. Explosives attacks rose by 33 percent last year, as did deaths of coalition troops, according to the International Security Assistance Force, which leads the coalition forces stationed here.
"They are reverting to tactics that tell us they are suffering heavy losses," said U.S. Brig. Gen. John Nicholson, the deputy commander for the southern regional command. "They are trying to minimize their exposure."
The expanded use of precision marksmen comes as the fighting shifts from eastern Afghanistan to the south, where the Taliban are trying to protect opium production, which is reputed to be their economic base. The number of coalition troops killed in southern Afghanistan has increased sharply in the past two months.
So far, shooters have made use of long-barrel rifles, not specialized sniper weapons, and Nicholson said there was no indication that they had trained snipers. Instead, they take advantage of the rough terrain to shoot at troops safely from afar, he said.
If the Taliban develop a corps of snipers, it would mark a major shift for U.S. troops in southern Afghanistan. When snipers began appearing in Iraq's once-restive Anbar province in 2005, U.S. troops had a difficult time protecting themselves from attacks and began wearing more armor.
At one point, Iraqi insurgent groups began filming their sniper attacks, and the images of Marines falling to them became a rallying point for the insurgency.
There may be a limit to the effectiveness of snipers in Afghanistan. They tend to be more effective in urban environments, where they can hide more easily, and Helmand province and neighboring Kandahar have a limited number of towns and cities.
Gen. David McKiernan, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, has asked for three more brigades for the south, most of which will move into Helmand or Kandahar province. During a visit to Afghanistan last month, Adm. Michael Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the Pentagon probably would meet McKiernan's request with as many as 30,000 troops.
Coalition officials said they didn't have statistics on how much more often the Taliban were employing precision shooters, how far they were expanding their distances or casualties related to the change of tactics. A Marine officer who's faced Taliban fighters said he'd seen them shoot from as far away as 400 yards. Statistics compiled by the International Security Assistance Force show a 25 percent increase in direct-fire incidents last year, which could include shots by marksmen.
Most of them are Afghans, not foreign fighters, the officials said. The Afghan use of marksmen goes back hundreds of years, in a country in which fighting is commonplace.
The use of precision shooters "is more a kind of intuition that I have. But sometimes we see high-quality enemy in the area of central Helmand. . . . It shows we have a very capable enemy," said Maj. Gen. M.C. de Kruif, the Dutch commander for Regional Command South.
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Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Apr 01, 2017 | Score: 95
Both nuanced and bold, this refined cigar leaves very precise impressions of smoky peanuts, leather and roasted coffee beans on the palate. Sweeter notes of candied citrus and dried fruit balance the savory components. Complex and harmonious.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jun 01, 2016 | Score: 92
Structured and complex, this cigar leaves clear impressions of nuts and graham cracker atop a hearty base of coffee bean. The maple-and-coffee finish is long and hearty.
Issue: Cigar Insider: May 24, 2016 | Score: 92
Structured and complex, this cigar leaves clear impressions of nuts and graham cracker atop a hearty base of coffee bean. The maple-and-coffee finish is long and hearty.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jan 01, 2015 | Score: 93
The Cohiba brand is one of the best-known cigar brands in the world, and the big, stately Esplendido is one of its most familiar sizes. Created in 1989 as part of the Línea Clásica series (along with the chunky Robusto and diminutive Exquisito), The Churchill-sized smoke packs a considerable punch, and at its best it showcases a level of power and complexity that is hard to find anywhere else. Recent production Cohiba Esplendidos show off rich, full-bodied flavors, such as salted caramel, black cherry and baked apple. The cigars, which were once made only at the small El Laguito Factory, are now so popular that they are produced in many factories, making consistent performance somewhat of a problem.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Dec 01, 2014 | Score: 94
The rich smoke of this beautiful Churchill layers the palate with profoundly sophisticated notes of salted caramel, black cherry and baked apple. Full bodied and elegant.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Feb 01, 2014 | Score: 88
There's some resistance on the draw of this Churchill, which is woody and floral in character, though the finish tastes perfumed.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Feb 01, 2013 | Score: 90
Toasty, rich and malty, this flavorful Churchill has definitive notes of cedar as well, though the draw is a bit firm.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Apr 01, 2012 | Score: 92
There's a bit of resistance to the draw of this golden Churchill, but it still imparts a creamy, toasty smoke laden with marzipan, almonds and cedar flavor.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Apr 01, 2011 | Score: 91
A gorgeous Churchill with a tawny wrapper and neat cap though it burns crookedly. Primary flavors of leather and earth are complemented by coffee bean.
Issue: Cigar Insider: Mar 08, 2011 | Score: 91
A gorgeous Churchill with a tawny wrapper and neat cap thought tit burns crookedly. Primary flavors of leather and earth are complemented by coffee bean.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jun 01, 2010 | Score: 88
Veiny, streaky and solidly rolled but the draw is notably firm. A leathery tasting smoke rounded out by woody notes and minerals.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jun 01, 2009 | Score: 92
An attractive, oily cigar with model construction. The burn and draw are even and the smoke communicates profound notes of leather, cocoa and cedar that culminate to a sweet and spicy finish. Very sophisticated tobacco.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Aug 01, 2007 | Score: 94
Gorgeous and beautifully textured, this dark, oily cigar starts with a balanced, cohesive core of leather and pepper flavors that become increasingly complex taking on toasted almond and cedar notes. A very rich, full-bodied smoke.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Feb 01, 2006 | Score: 90
Toothy and attractive, with a fine draw. The cigar has a sweet aroma as it burns. It's creamy, woody and chocolaty, with a nice texture to the smoke. Medium to full bodied.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Aug 01, 2004 | Score: 87
Good color to this cigar, which draws and burns well. It has a medium body, with flavors of cedar, toast and leather, but it could be more complex.
Issue: Cigar Insider: Feb 01, 2004 | Score: 87
This attractive, golden Churchill lacks complexity. Medium-bodied Flavors are cedary, and the finish is short.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jun 01, 2003 | Score: 93
Nicely made, with a three-seam cap, this cigar has an easy draw and a pleasant aroma. Smooth, rich flavors abound, from leather to cedar and coffee bean to pepper. It's medium to full in body, with a long finish.
Issue: Cigar Insider: Aug 01, 2002 | Score: 86
Solid but pale, this cigar is mild, sweet and grassy with a medium-bodied character. It has a tight draw. Surprising.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Apr 01, 2002 | Score: 87
Nicely made, with a wonderful cap, this oily cigar has a firm draw. It's sweet, simple and woody, with some balsa notes.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jun 01, 2001 | Score: 87
A wrinkly, brown cigar with a nice draw. The smoke is complex—spicy, woody, chocolatey and earthy. A medium to full-bodied cigar that smokes much better than it looks.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Oct 01, 2000 | Score: 90
A beautiful if veiny wrapper. It has a perfect draw and burn, showing rich, toasty notes of leather, earth and cedar. It's semi-sweet, with a medium body.
Issue: Cigar Insider: Jun 01, 2000 | Score: 86
An oily, solid cigar. It has a tight draw, but it burns well. The smoke has peppery notes marred by sour, vegetal flavors. The cigar tastes a bit young.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Feb 01, 1999 | Score: 91
A powerful, full-bodied cigar. It has great reddish brown wrapper, and is well-made. It is smooth tasting with sweet, peppery character, and flavors of coffee and cocoa beans.
Issue: Cigar Insider: Feb 01, 1999 | Score: 89
Beautiful shape, shine and shade. It begins as a toasty, medium-bodied cigar, and improves as it's smoked.
Issue: Cigar Insider: Sep 01, 1998 | Score: 91
Chocolate brown and oily, this well-made cigar has hints of coffee and cocoa, with a cedary finish. Medium-bodied.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Jan 01, 1998 | Score: 90
There is a definite note of aged cedar taste on this cigar, with a solid core of spice flavors on the palate. It has a woody finish.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Sep 01, 1995 | Score: 89
A full-bodied cigar with black cherry-like notes, and a woody spiciness on the palate. A firm, almost tough draw.
Issue: Cigar Aficionado: Sep 01, 1993 | Score: 90
An elegant cigar with a tendency toward as tight draw, but filled with perfectly balanced mild flavors of cedar and nuts and an overall flowery character. But this score reflects some inconsistency; in the Premier Issue, it received 98 points.
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Charlotte Allen would like to inform her critics that her logical and factual errors are central to her point.
The only interesting thing about Allen's response is that apparently Erik's name has already reached the status as being, in the context of conservative blogs, a cliche whose use is instant proof of lazy hackery. Impressive — I had no idea that Erik could be a game changer…on steroids! (I would talk about people being thrown under buses but I don't want to be accused of advocating vehicular manslaughter.)


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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Major League Baseball All-Star game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 14.
The White House said on Tuesday that MLB's focus on community service matches with Obama's service initiative this summer, known as United We Serve.
"The central theme of the 2009 All-Star game is community service, celebrating the extraordinary work being done by ordinary people," MLB commissioner Bud Selig said. "We are thrilled that we can come together with President Obama, who has encouraged a renewed spirit of national service, and illustrate a call to action in our communities. President Obama will continue a great tradition that joins our nation's leader and the national pastime."
Obama, a Chicago White Sox fan, will be the fourth president to throw out the first pitch at an All-Star game, following John F. Kennedy (1962 in Washington), Richard Nixon (1970 in Cincinnati) and Gerald Ford (1976 in Philadelphia).
In addition, Franklin D. Roosevelt attended the 1937 game in Washington, and George H.W. Bush went to the 1991 game at Toronto with Canada Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and the 1992 game at San Diego with President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of Mexico.
Ford (1978 in San Diego) and Ronald Reagan (1989 in Anaheim) attended as former presidents.
As a U.S. Senator, Obama threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox defeated the Anaheim Angels 2-1 in Game 2 of the 2005 American League Championship Series.


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Vanguard Wins First National Championship, 70-65
By Eric Montgomery | NAIA Staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (Box score) Sixth-seeded Vanguard (Calif.) captured its first-ever NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship with a 70-65 win over No. 8-seeded Emmanuel (Ga.),Tuesday evening in the championship game of the 2014 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Championship in Municipal Auditorium.
Vanguard (32-6) becomes the third school from the Golden State (Concordia, San Diego State) to win a NAIA Division I crown and gives the school its second national championship in any sport, joining the women's basketball team's title from 2008. Emmanuel (33-4) also claimed its first spot in the championship game in its fourth all-time appearance in the tournament, falling to 4-4 in its history.
"It feels amazing. We just praise God," said Vanguard head coach Rhett Soliday, who also won a national championship as an assistant coach at Concordia (Calif.) in 2003. "We said before this game, win or lose, that we're going to give Him the glory, because He made this a special season. This game doesn't define our season and it doesn't define Emmanuel's season. We just happened to be on the winning end tonight."
Championship Most Valuable Player Preston Wynne led the way for Vanguard with 20 points and six rebounds, while all-tournament honoree junior guard Chris Gorman added 18 points and five rebounds as the backcourt duo combined to hit all nine of their free throws. Junior forward Keith Mason chipped in with 11 points and shared game-high honors with 13 rebounds. Freshman forward Zach Allmon also pulled down 11 rebounds for Vanguard, which finished with a 49-47 edge on the glass.
A first half defined by tough defense led both teams to a slow start on their respective offensive ends. Emmanuel missed its first three shots and committed two turnovers, while Vanguard was just two of its first six from the floor. Emmanuel finished the half shooting 32.3 percent and Vanguard, which entered the title game shooting 46.0 percent from the field on the season, was held to 30.8 percent in the first half.
Emmanuel scored seven-straight points after allowing the first six to Vanguard as the teams traded the lead four times over a four-minute span. A three-pointer by Wynne, his only trifecta of the game on eight attempts, put Vanguard up 11-9 with 12:46 to play. The fourth lead change ended up being the final one of the contest as Vanguard led by as many as nine points in the first half before taking a four-point cushion into intermission, 29-25.
The lead grew to as many as 10 points for Vanguard at the 13:20 mark and reached that plateau two other times in the second half. Emmanuel closed to within two points with 3:51 remaining on a three-point play by Adrian Justice, but Noel Larkins hit two free throws with 1:03 left to give Vanguard its final 10-point cushion. Vanguard hit six free throws in the final minute to close out the game.
"Vanguard was the better team, they played really good basketball," said Emmanuel head coach TJ Rosene, who was named the winner of the Charles A. Krigel Award, given to coach of the team that best exhibits respect, civility, integrity and fair play, the qualities that define sportsmanship. "They guarded our guard penetration and were quicker to the ball. We have to give them a lot of credit."
All-tournament selection Michael Stanley led the way for Emmanuel with 19 points and matched Mason with 13 rebounds. Junior forward Patrick McCrary also recorded 10 points and nine rebounds as Emmanuel was held to 34.4 percent shooting for the game and committed 16 turnovers while led to a 15-4 advantage in points off turnovers for Vanguard.
Game notes:
Vanguard– The Golden State Athletic Conference put a team in the title game for the third time in the last five years and the seventh time since 2003 with Concordia (Calif.) winning it all in 2003 and 2012 … Vanguard is the 53rd different program to win the title since the championship began in 1937 … Preston Wynne scored at least 20 points for the seventh-straight game … Vanguard was held under 35 percent shooting for the first time since shooting 32.2 percent against Hope International on Feb. 22, one of the team's six losses on the season.
Emmanuel– The state of Georgia placed a team in the championship game for the first time since Life (Ga.) won the title in 2000 … Emmanuel trailed at the half for the first time in the tournament and posted its lowest first-half total (25) in the national championship … The Southern States Athletic Conference had a team play in the championship game for the first time since Faulkner (Ala.) lifted the trophy in 2001 … Michael Stanley scored in double figures for the 10th-straight game and posted his third double-double in five tournament games.
All-Tournament Team
Preston Wynne, Vanguard (Calif.)
Chris Gorman, Vanguard (Calif.)
Michael Stanley, Emmanuel (Ga.)
Adrian Justice, Emmanuel (Ga.)
Luke Thomas, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.)
Nick Syrie, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.)
Kyle Teichmann, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.)
Orlando Bass, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.)
Monty Wilson, Georgetown (Ky.)
Marty Wilkerson, St. Gregory's (Okla.)
Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player Award: Preston Wynne, Vanguard (Calif.)
Charles Stevenson Hustle Award: Luke Thomas, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.)
Dr. James Naismith-Emil S. Liston Sportsmanship Award: Emmanuel (Ga.)
Charles A. Krigel Award*: TJ Rosene, Emmanuel (Ga.)
Chuck Walden Memorial Trophy (given to Honorary Coaches of championship team): Kansas Gas Service – Steve Maurin
Frank Cramer Award^: Jim Sloss
2013 - 14 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Player of the Year: Dominique Rambo, SAGU (Texas)
2013 - 14 Rawlings-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Coach of the Year: Rhett Soliday, Vanguard (Calif.)
* given to coach of the team that best exhibits respect, civility, integrity and fair play, the qualities that define sportsmanship
^ presented annually to the person or persons who has done the most for the basketball tournament during a period of years


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MEDFORD, MA-The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team performed well at the Tufts Stampede at the Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center Saturday.
Junior Krista Chauvin (Seekonk, MA/Seekonk HS/Stonehill) set a school record when she finished fourth in the weight throw with a toss of 51 feet. She also placed eighth in the shot put ay 36 feet, 2 ¼ inches, the sixth best throw in school history indoors. Freshman LaQuaysha Anderson-Jenkins (Brighton, MA/Brighton HS) was third at 200 meters in 26.49 seconds. At 60 meters, senior Jill Van Ness (Agawam, MA/Agawam HS) finished eighth in 8.31 seconds after running 7.99 seconds in the trials, the second best time of the day and her best time of the season. Freshman Barbara Okafor (Hyde Park, MA/Boston Latin HS) just missed the finals after running 8.13 seconds, the third best time in school history, while Anderson-Jenkins ran 8.22 seconds, the fourth best time at UMD. The 4 x 200 meter relay team of Van Ness, freshman Michele-Le Miranda (Somerville, MA/Somerville HS), Jenkins and Okafor finished third in 1:47.48.
The men claimed the top two positions in the high jump, with sophomore Aaron Amado (Randolph, MA/Thayer Academy) finishing first at 6-4, and sophomore Adam Jones (Amesbury, MA/Triton Regional HS) claiming second place with the same mark. Freshman Matt Warr (Freetown, MA/Apponequet HS) was sixth at 6-2, qualifying him for the New England Division III Championships.
At 400 meters, senior Gerald Arneaud (Dorchester, MA/Newton South HS) was second in 50.99 seconds, while junior Matt Hinthorne (Braintree, MA/Braintree HS) was fifth in 51.31 seconds. Sophomore Matt Ferro (Halifax, MA/Silver Lake HS) was third at 1000 meters and first in his heat in 2:35.41, freshman Grunde Brandso (Dartmouth, MA/Dartmouth HS) was fourth in the shot put at 46-7, the fourth best throw in school history, and sophomore Cody Lusas (Melrose, MA/Melrose HS) was sixth at 44-4 ¼, The 4 x 400 meter relay team of Arneaud, junior Kyle Costa (Somerset, MA/Somerset-Berkley HS/Vermont), freshman Matt Montano (Agawam, MA/Agawam HS) and Ferro was sixth in 3:35.50.
"There were a lot of good teams and there was a lot of good competition in this meet," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Steve Gardiner. "We moved some people around, and we were trying to get set up for the conference championships and the alliance meet next week. We have to sharpen up and rest up this week and get ready for the meet at Southern Maine."
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Samsung is nothing if not opportunistic.
Just like with Android, the Korean electronics giant saw a huge opportunity in Google's Chromebook platform, which turns the Chrome browser into a full-fledged operating system for cheap, low-powered computers.
After launching the first Chromebook with Google in 2011, Samsung is doubling-down on its Chromebook commitment with two new models.
The Samsung Chromebook Series 2 comes in 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch variants, both of which sport Samsung's octo-core Exynos 5 processor and 4 gigabytes of RAM. They're also more like Ultrabooks now, with slimmer designs that measure under three-quarters of an inch thick. And, of course, the new Chromebooks feature the faux-leather backing that's making an appearance across all of Samsung's new products.
While the new Chromebooks are priced at $320 and $400, respectively, Samsung is still keeping its existing $250 Chromebook model around. With the improved hardware, Samsung reps tell me that it simply wants to introduce more choices for schools and businesses. The 13.3-inch model, for example, could serve as a powerful teacher's computer, while the students make do with the cheaper models. Both new Chromebooks will be available in April.
By deploying Chromebooks in K-12 schools, Samsung tells me it jumped from minimal marketshare in the enterprise computing market to a 27 percent share last year. Indeed, the education space was huge for Chromebooks in general, which jumped from 0.5 percent of the computer market at the beginning of 2013 and ended the year with an 8 percent share.
Now with 60 percent of the Chromebook market, according to stats from NPD, Samsung clearly wants to hold on to its leadership role.
It's easy to see why Chromebooks are becoming increasingly popular in schools: They're cheaper than typical computers; they don't require much IT maintenance, since they get updates from the cloud and are only focused on web-browsing; and they allow schools to bring technology into the classroom without getting locked down into an overly proprietary platform. (Yes, they're meant to push students towards Google services, but you still have access to the open web. Chromebooks are certainly more open than bringing iPads into the classroom.)
Don't hold your breath for ultra-cheap Samsung Chromebooks, though. Reps tell me that their customers are asking for more features, not fewer — and, of course, it's far better for Samsung to sell expensive devices with higher profit-margins.


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The generous folks at Frisch's contacted me and asked me if I'd like to try their new Primetime Burgers - and give you guys a chance to win a $50 gift card! Um YEAH!
They have three new burgers: Bacon Blue, Ham & Cheese and the Classic Cheeseburger. We had 3 people and tried them all!
This was Larry's choice - the classic.
Sis went with the Bacon Blue (and some onion rings).
While I branched out to the Ham & Cheese!
The burgers were pretty good! They weren't the most amazing awesome burger we've ever had - but for a quick chain - tasty stuff! They were also considerably larger patties than what you find on a traditional Big Boy (my husband's favorite breakfast food - I'm serious!).
We did find with the blue and the ham - it sort of took until the end of the burger to really taste the flavor. I guess it all got smushed to the end of the burger when eating - but once I got to the ham - it was tasty. I really liked that they grilled it a bit - added a bit more flavor.
They also now have a "haystack" which was shredded potatoes, bacon, onion, tomato, cheese and a side of their own ranch dressing. At $4.25 it's a good price for as much food as you get. We all 3 shared and noshed on this one instead of having a side of fries.
Why Should You Go? Frisch's Big Boy is a staple of Cincinnati. They're well-known for the breakfast bar but we actually favor the burgers! I'm not sure these primetime burgers will replace the Big Boy for my husband - but I'm eager to head back and try the turkey burger too!
Now for the fun part - they sent me a $50 gift card to give away!!! $50!!! That's a lotta burgers baby!
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I've expended all the "help" available from my instructor. Honestly, I lack the intelligence for a CS degree. Had I known that earlier, I wouldn't have signed away my soul in servitude of some credits necessary to continue this wretched four-year path.
My Homework: Oser000555 - MathCenterWiki
I finished Part A. B is kicking my ass though. I never took a math that dealt with matrices; the courses instructor forgot to mention that I needed more skills before taking this course (yes, I inquired before signing up).
Anyhow, I am sure this is an easy problem for several of you. Could you give me some tips, please?


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Strome could move to wing to stick with Islandersby Brian Compton / New York Islanders
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- With each passing day, forward Ryan Strome knows he's inching closer to realizing his dream of playing in the NHL.
Selected in the first round (No. 5) by the New York Islanders at the 2011 NHL Draft, Strome is coming off another successful season with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the Ontario Hockey League, when he had 34 goals, 60 assists and a plus-43 rating in 53 games. He had six points (four goals, two assists) in six games for Canada at the 2013 World Junior Championship.
Strome, who turns 20 Thursday, turned pro at the end of his fourth junior season when he joined the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League in April. Though Bridgeport fell short in its bid to qualify for the Calder Cup Playoffs, Strome had seven points (two goals, five assists) in 10 games. The adjustment went as smoothly as possible.
"Honestly, it wasn't too bad as I thought," Strome told NHL.com Tuesday when the Islanders opened their prospect minicamp at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. "Playing in juniors is a lot like pro hockey -- the style and the lifestyle. I think that's one of the easiest adjustments. I was playing every day, almost. It wasn't too hard. Living on my own was a little bit different, and the guys are bigger and stronger, but overall I think I adapted pretty well."
When the Islanders open training camp in September, they will provide Strome with every opportunity to make their team. Unlike the previous two years, Strome knows he won't be going back to Niagara. Should he fail to make the Islanders, he will be sent to Bridgeport, where he'll likely play on the top line.
"I think it's different because this year I know I can't go back to juniors -- it's either pro in the NHL or the AHL," Strome said. "It'll be a different scenario. I think it's a great opportunity that I know I'm going to be down here, one way or another. I'm looking forward to getting my pro career full-time started."
Like most players when they're drafted, size is one of the biggest issues. Listed at 6-foot-1, 188 pounds, Strome appears to have added some bulk to his frame. He's excited by how things have gone over the past year and is ready to turn some heads this fall.
"I think I'm just bigger, stronger, more mature," Strome said. "I think I feel better all around. I'm definitely a lot bigger and I feel a bit more comfortable, so when you add those things together, you feel a lot better on the ice. Overall, I think my game's leaps and bounds better."
Strome's natural position was center when the Islanders drafted him, but they played him at right wing for the majority of his time in Bridgeport. Though he's unsure what the future holds, Strome has told Islanders general manager Garth Snow and coach Jack Capuano he's fine with either position.
"They asked me if I'm comfortable at both," Strome said. "I played 8-10 games at Bridgeport on the wing, and that definitely makes you comfortable. I think I can feel comfortable at each position, which is good. I think the more versatile you are, the more useful you can be."
Capuano said he's considering moving Strome to the wing.
"We've talked a little bit about it," Capuano said. "I talked to Ryan in the exit meetings after the Pittsburgh [playoff] series before he left, and it's something he's pretty comfortable with. But as we move on and see what our depth chart looks like … going into training camp in September, it's a real good possibility that we'll try him there."
That's fine with Strome.
"I just want to help out the team," Strome said. "It sounds corny, but when I was in the AHL playing wing, it was a good opportunity to play on one of the top lines. It was a great opportunity. It doesn't matter where you're playing, you just want to play. Wing or center, it doesn't matter."
One has to believe that should the Islanders decide to have Strome on the NHL roster, it would be as a top-six forward where he can maximize his potential. Though the Islanders signed skilled forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard on July 5, there will be an open competition in training camp for the No. 1 right wing alongside Matt Moulson and Hart Trophy finalist John Tavares.
"I think it's up for grabs," Capuano said. "Obviously with Bouchard now coming in, a very skilled guy, a little different than [PA] Parenteau and Brad Boyes was there, but there's still a lot of options. I think Garth is still thinking of a few different things, so it's tough for me to say that right now. But I like the depth of our team and the way that we're moving forward. We've got good, young guys, good character guys. We want to be a team that plays fast, so I don't mind the youth part of it. We're looking forward to training camp in September, for sure."
There's little doubt Strome thought about skating alongside Tavares when he was drafted by the Islanders. Three months from now, he may very well receive that opportunity. He also knows nothing will be handed to him.
"That would be great," Strome said. "I want to play in the NHL with the Islanders and I want to help the team win. If that's the situation I'm put in, I'll definitely do my best to produce. But at the same time, I don't expect anything. I expect to earn everything I have.
"It's not every day a 20- or 19-year-old gets on the top line. It's day-by-day, it's a work in progress. I try to work hard wherever they put me."
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Andre Villas-Boas admits he is looking to bring players into Tottenham, but has refused to comment on the Willian link.
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Spurs have already pumped considerable funds into their senior ranks this summer, with multi-million pound transfer fees shelled out for Paulinho, Nacer Chadli, Etienne Capoue and club record signing Roberto Soldado.
The spending spree may be set to continue, though, with Villas-Boas revealing that he is hoping to see further movement at White Hart Lane before the window of opportunity closes on 2nd September.
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It could be that a late flurry of transfer activity in north London is financed by the sale of Gareth Bale - with Real Madrid still keen on doing a deal - but for now the Wales forward remains part of Villas-Boas' plans, both at home and in Europe.
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Why Everyone Will Totally Read This Column
A Gawker Editor Tells How He Picks 'Viral' Content Readers Can't Resist Sharing
Neetzan Zimmerman doesn't like to be called a machine. That word implies something cold and inhuman about how he works, and Mr. Zimmerman believes that what makes him so good at his job is precisely the opposite sensibility: Unlike a computer, he understands the emotions that might compel a human being to click on something online.
Mr. Zimmerman is a 32-year-old editor at the news-and-entertainment site Gawker, where he's responsible for posting "viral" content—videos, photos, crazy local news stories—that readers...


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For every dinner service, there is a staff meal, family-style celebrations prepared by chefs for their crew. The meals are never on the menu, but are designed to show appreciation, provide energy for the evening, and more importantly, please even the pickiest palate. Off the Menu brings you behind-the-scenes profiles of the country's top restaurants, and explore the tradition of the staff meal.
Each night, sous chefs, line cooks, waiters, busboys, dishwashers, and managers all gather to eat, socialize, and plan before opening for business. Ranging from small plates to multi-course extravaganzas, from an inspired use of leftovers or entirely new offerings, the concept is simple: a well-fed staff is a happy one. Guggiana has taken the most remarkable, soulful, and mouthwatering of these dishes and translated them for the home cook. You will find more than 80 recipes from 50 of the nation's top restaurants. Each entry includes profiles of the restaurants, behind-the-scenes trips to the kitchens, and dining out tips, restaurant tricks, and cooking techniques from the cream of the culinary crop.
Pull back the curtain on the staff meal, and find new, exciting ways to feed your family from the best in the business.


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IYA2009 Update
17 April 2009
Seventh annual Dark-Sky Week celebration
The International Dark-Sky Week will occur from April 20 to April 26, 2009. This year the IYA2009 Dark Skies Awareness Global Cornerstone Project is endorsing the event on a global level as the International Dark Skies Week (IDSW), part of IYA2009's dark skies preservation efforts. If you would like to participate in the International Dark-Sky Week, then visit: http://www.darkskiesawareness.org/idsw.php
IYA2009 welcomes new Nodes
A big "hello!" to the Fiji Islands, Grenada and Zambia. To see the full list of National Nodes, visit: http://www.astronomy2009.org/organisation/nodes/national/list/
Entries welcome to the MEDEA awards 2009
The call for entries to the MEDEA Awards 2009 has been officially announced. The aim of this competition is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media and video in education. Visit this website for more information: http://www.medea-awards.com/
IYA2009 Opening Ceremony - Southern Stars
The IYA2009 Opening Ceremony has been featured in Southern Stars, the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand. Read the report here: http://www.astronomy2009.org/resources/documents/detail/IYA2009_oc_southernstars/
BLAST! discovers hidden universe!
The BLAST experiment was featured last week on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer. And on BBC News. In fact the BLAST scientists have been doing press in print, radio and TV from Vancouver to Toronto to Philadelphia to London. That's because the first science results are published in this week's Nature Magazine and are causing a sensation. In essence BLAST has revealed a "hidden Universe." Fifteen years ago, scientists observed that half the starlight in the Universe is in the invisible infra-red spectrum, but its source was unknown. Until now. BLAST has discovered that this light originates from previously hidden, dust-enshrouded galaxies. To learn more about BLAST!, check out the official site: http://www.blastthemovie.com/
TWAN update
The World At Night project has been busy building bridges through the sky. To find out the latest developments, click: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/239/
Search IYA2009 Updates
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Concern about fading in photography is as old as photography itself, and dates at least to a well-known "Fading Committee" established by the Photographic Society of London in 1855.
This 1994 photograph had been framed with an oval frame. Note how the area exposed to light has changed.
But the photos we are all most concerned about aren't quite that old! They date from 1936, with the introduction of Kodachrome film for 35mm slides, to about 1990, and it's these photos that are particularly in danger.
These photos were printed using a number of different variations on what is called a chromogenic process. That simply means that the surface on which the print is made does not already contain the dyes necessary to make the colors required. Rather, this process relies on a number of chemicals and chemical reactions to create the dyes, on the fly, at the time of processing. And it is the combination of dyes — typically, cyan (blue), magenta (red), and yellow — that creates the final colors we see in a color photo.
Unfortunately, these dyes — that is, these chemical reactions — are inherently unstable. In fact, they begin to degrade as soon as the photo is printed! And light hitting a photo — nearly any kind of visible light — simply accelerates this process. This is why packages of film have typically carried disclaimers about the fact that colors may fade over time.
This film box, bought in November 2008, carries the disclaimer "Since color dyes may change in time, Walgreens cannot warranty this film against any change in color."
Typically, there are two effects: a loss of detail in general, particularly in the highlights, and a color shift. As the magenta dye is most unstable when exposed to light, compared to the other two dyes, the result is a photo that can shift to a slightly greenish cast.
Over the last 50 years, there have been many different chromogenic approaches to making prints. As the work of image permanence pioneer Henry Wilhelm has shown, these approaches do vary widely in terms of potential image permanence. Unfortunately, the most popular of these — for example, Ektacolor-processed prints from the 1960's and 1970's — have tended to have significant fading problems when exposed to light.
This photo was slightly faded, and correction was straightforward under ScanCafe's standard service.
Prior to the availability of scanning and digital photography software, if your photos were faded you were largely out of luck.That's not true any more!
Depending on the degree of fading, an image can be scanned and then digitally adjusted using a variety of photographic management software tools, like the ones ScanCafe technicians use. However, if your photos are severely faded, it can be challenging to bring them back to life — so it's definitely in your interest to hurry.
12Number of years displayed before typical color prints made from 1936-1990 start to fade significantly. source: Wilhelm Research
Color prints require three basic dyes. These react differently to light, which causes an image to fade. from: Image Permanence Institute
26% Proportion of Americans who think, erroneously, that their displayed photos will last more than 100 years. source: GfK North America (Oct 2008)
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Blood Queen Lana'thel
This video is a couple weeks old now since I forgot to upload it before leaving for spring break… Oops!
More Videos!
These are from last week. There should also be a Blood Queen Lana'Thel one, but I haven't uploaded it yet!
More ICC Videos
Here are some more videos from ICC. I forgot to turn off my UI for these – Nick thinks this is cooler, I prefer it the other way.
Don't forget to watch these in higher quality and in fullscreen if you want to see the UI more clearly. Also, we still haven't tried the new wing in ICC, but I think we might be this week… So, more videos coming up potentially!
It has been too long…
Graduate school barely leaves me time to play WoW, so updating this blog has kind of been put on the back burner. A few things have happened since my last postings:
– I changed my rogue (Zaleria) from a female blood elf to a female orc (now named Zela) and got her to 80. Thanks to the new LFG system, she is now fairly geared and pretty fun to play, though I don't consider myself to know much about rogue yet.
– Our guild on Burning Blade (War Council) reformed as The Phalanx – still not REALLY sure why, since 95% of us are still in it. I think maybe we just needed a fresh start. Anyway, we have been focusing almost primarily on 10 mans and have downed the first 6 bosses in ICC10 (everything up to Putricide). I'll post some of the videos below. 🙂
– I am currently leveling my DK, Freon, though I'm not really sure what I want to do with her. I had initially thought I wanted to tank but now I'm having doubts after listening to some of the drama that guildies have gone through gearing tank alts using the LFG (things like kicks for a gear score that is 'too low'). I guess we'll see!
Either way, I'm in kind of a strange place at the moment, since I still don't know how much free time I'll really have this semester… I hope it's more than last semester!
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Known for the great variety of the roles he plays, Leonardo DiCaprio now is trying his hand at Malibu beach house landlord. He has listed this Cape Cod-inspired home for $75,000 a month for a long-term tenant or $150,000 a month for leases of less than six months.
His Malibu Colony compound was recently remodeled and features a four-bedroom main house on the ocean side, a two-bedroom guest house and a detached loft with gym. There is a beach-front deck, a fire pit, gardens and lawn on the less-than-half-acre lot.
DiCaprio, 37, whose blockbuster hits include "Titanic" (1997), played the head of the FBI last year in "J. Edgar" and will be Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby," due out this fall.
Kathryn Bentzen of Arete Estates is the listing agent, according to the Multiple Listing Service.


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Here's why every woman should consider trying Pilates
When it comes to Pilates, there are two types of women: those who have never tried it and those who are die-hard enthusiasts. Those in the first category should definitely consider entering a Pilates studio at least once in their life because the moment they do so, they will want to come back again. There are many studies that show the health benefits Pilates can have over a woman, so here is a list of the most important of them.
Believe it or not, Pilates is great for easing back pain. Working in an office and staying for several hours in a row on a chair can have severe consequences on your back. Many people complain about having back pain due to their job and the easiest and most efficient way to relieve pain and make it go away is to practice Pilates. Attending courses for one month only can be of great help and ease lower back pain, the only thing remaining is to make time and attend those Pilates Firenze courses.
Many people are on the opinion that this form of exercise will put a lot of pressure on their joints, but they couldn't be further from the truth. Pilates implies making controlled and slow movements, so joints are not affected in any way. Also, it is recommended to use a reformer that is specifically designed for Pilates and which is different from the reformer used in yoga classes, in the sense that the former one is a lot thicker than the latter one.
Another great benefit that comes with this type of physical activity is that it helps you hone your focus. During the exercises, you are urged to focus not only on your body, but also on your breath and on the way the two move together. Just as in the case of yoga Firenze classes, Pilates enhances coordination of body, breath and mind. This means that for a full hour, you are forced to forget about your daily problems, such as bills, work, boyfriends or any other drama that may give you bad mood.
Studies have shown that women attending Pilates courses have become more flexible after only a few sessions. Most women's first thought when they hear about this type of physical activity is that you have to be flexible in order to do Pilates, but the truth is you only get more flexible by practicing it. Also, other studies have shown that women's sexual experience has significantly improved once they started attending Pilates courses.
Since it implies physical activity, Pilates is also great for those who want to lose fat. The more experienced you become at this sport, the more calories you will be able to burn. However, you have to keep in mind that in order for this method to succeed, it is essential you use professional equipment or to enroll to Pilates courses at a professional gym, as it is the case of Playoff Firenze for instance.
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Radha Blank's SEED Off-Broadway Opening
"SEED†is my love letter to Harlem,†says playwright Radha Blank. "Harlem has survived so much and while she continues to evolve,
Playwright Radha Blank's play "SEED" premiered Off-Broadway September 16.
The opening night benefit was hosted at Red Rooster Restaurant in Harlem and a Who's Who in entertainment and theater attended.
The play opened at the National Black Theatre. Niegel Smith is the director.
The play was presented by OBIE award-winning Classical Theater of Harlem (Ty Jones, producing director) in conjunction with Hip-Hop Theater Festival (Clyde Valentin, executive director and Kamilah Forbes, artistic director).
The play is one of two works the National Endowment of the Arts awarded a $90,000 grant to in November 2011 under its New Play Development Program.
SEED explores themes of abandonment, poverty, class differences and by products of the crack epidemic that swept through Harlem in the 1980s and 90s.
It tells the story in vibrant and exciting style, infused with rhythm and verse integral to hip-hop culture. As a compelling new drama that examines class and cultural fault lines in one of America's most prominent Black communities, SEED begs the question: How far are you willing to go to protect the future of a community and its children?
The play follows burnt-out social worker Anne Colleen Simpson, who decides to leave the field on a high note, with a book detailing her career. When Chee-Chee, a gifted 12-year-old from the "projects" collides into her life, she's forced to confront his young mother and shadows of her past.
Anne and Chee-Chee develop an unlikely friendship that lead to an explosive encounter threading both their futures.
"SEED" is my love letter to Harlem," says playwright Radha Blank. "Harlem has survived so much and while she continues to evolve, Harlem maintains a fiery spirit by way of its inhabitants, new and old. I'm thrilled we get to premiere this play in the community that inspired it!"
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Pre-Cal 40S June 2, 2009
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Game #121: O's ay Jays pregame
Baltimore (56-63) at Toronto (61-59)
at 7:07 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre
Today's lineups:
Brian Roberts, 2B
Corey Patterson, CF
Nick Markakis, RF
Miguel Tejada, SS
Kevin Millar, 1B
Aubrey Huff, DH
Melvin Mora, 3B
Ramon Hernandez, C
Jay Payton, LF
PITCHING: LHP Garrett Olson (1-1, 4.60 ERA)
Reed Johnson, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Alex Rios, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Frank Thomas, DH
Troy Glaus, 3B
Aaron Hill, 2B
Curtis Thigpen, C
John McDonald, SS
PITCHING: RHP A.J. Burnett (6-6, 4.09 ERA)
NOTES: INF Russ Adams was back at the Rogers Centre, where he once took the field as Toronto's starting shortstop. Now? Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi's first-ever draft pick is the new utility man — only after Jason Smith, Ryan Roberts, Howie Clark, Royce Clayton and Hector Luna didn't work out. Jays manager John Gibbons said Adams can be used to spell Hill at second or Glaus at third. Gibbons did say that we won't be seeing Hill at short and Adams at second at all. At Triple-A, Adams was hitting .262 with 11 homers and 54 RBIs in 113 games. He made 102 starts at second, five at third and one at short and committed 18 errors along the way. … Other than the triumphant return of Adams, the Jays are waiting for the triumphant return of the long ball. Toronto hasn't homered in 47 innings and has a Major League-worst four homers this month. … At least those doubles keep coming — at least one in 23 straight games to be exact. .. The Jays have also now notched 66 quality starts, which is one more than in all of last season.
entering Friday
1. Boston 72-48 (–)
2. New York 67-54 (5.5)
3. Toronto 61-59 (11)
4. Baltimore 56-63 (15.5)
5. Tampa Bay 46-74 (26)
entering Friday
1. Seattle 66-52 (–)
2. New York 67-54 (0.5)
3. Cleveland 66-54 (1)
4. Toronto 61-59 (6)
5. Minnesota 60-60 (7)
6. Oakland 60-62 (8)
THE CLOCK IS TICKING…Over the past 10 seasons, the AL Wild Card winner has finished with an average of 95.7 victories. The Blue Jays would need to go 34-8 over their final 42 games to reach 95 wins.
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Haha … that would be quite the finish
But on average the wild card winner won the wild card by like 5 games.
I'm sick of Rios/Wells not homering in the 3/4 slots. Can we move them back to slots where they hit well? 2/5, perhaps? And Overbay has been terrible against lefties this month.
Welcome back Russ,This time show them what you are made of
"JP" Picks up another has been pitcher then releases him over and over again.
"JP" Picks up another has been utilty player and releases him over and over again.
If you need another pay check call 1-800-JP.
I wish I knew what end of the bat to hold then I would make the call.
Fair enough, Torgen.
Tomorrow, I'll update that factiod in this way:
"Since 1995, the AL Wild Card runner-up has finished with an average of 89 victories. The Blue Jays would need to go 29-13 over their final 42 games to reach 90 wins."
Maybe 22-20 would be my guess and I belive that is being fair, remember no bats less wins.
The pitchers are the only reason we are still in the race.
Personally, I have no problem with JP continually picking up guys from waivers and trying them out-sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
I don't think he should be bashed for that, in fact we should applaud his efforts.
The thing I do like is, when they realize it isn't going to work they dump them.
Could you do us all a favor and find out what's happened to David Purcey. He's listed on the DL at New Hampshire-for a while now and no where on their web site do they list what's happening.
It'd be nice to find out what his injury is, recommended treatment and expected time of his come back.
I sent an email to New Hamsphire today to find out, but all I got back was, they couldn't talk about players injury's.
Why try to steal 3rd base? Why do the Jays keep trying that play?
Are you trying to tell me that Rios cannot score from second on a single?
Stupidity and they keep doing it over and over and ovar again.
You guys can forget about getting the Wild Card. It's been over for you losers for a long time now. My Yanks sure have enjoyed pounding on your pathetic team, it's really helped getting my Yanks into contention. Well, maybe next year. Maybe not!!!!!!! LOL!!!!
sentinel Can't you feel the hot breath of the Jays on your neck but you like it that way don't you.
Don't crow to loud we may have the last laugh.
Have you noticed our pitchen staff is the best in the league.
You guys are too far behind us for us to feel anything. Don't get your hopes up we will always find a way to get into the playoffs leaving you ******* in the cold like we always do!!!!
You're right sentinel, these losers couldn't find their way to the post season if their lives depended on it.


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Compliance Assistance - Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum wage of not less than $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay is required after 40 hours of work in a workweek.
- FLSA Minimum Wage: The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher minimum wage.
- FLSA Overtime: Covered nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek (any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours seven consecutive 24-hour periods) at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay. There is no limit on the number of hours employees 16 years or older may work in any workweek. The FLSA does not require overtime pay for work on weekends, holidays, or regular days of rest, unless overtime is worked on such days.
- Hours Worked (PDF) : Hours worked ordinarily include all the time during which an employee is required to be on the employer's premises, on duty, or at a prescribed workplace.
- Recordkeeping (PDF) : Employers must display an official poster outlining the requirements of the FLSA. Employers must also keep employee time and pay records.
- Child Labor: These provisions are designed to protect the educational opportunities of minors and prohibit their employment in jobs and under conditions detrimental to their health or well-being.
On October 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule for tip provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (CAA). For more information, please visit: https://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/tipcreditnprm.htm.
On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to revise and clarify the responsibilities of employers and joint employers to employees in joint employer arrangements. For more information, please visit: www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/jointemployment2019.
General Guidance
- Handy Reference Guide to the FLSA
- Fact Sheets
- Employment Law Guide: Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay
- Questions and Answers about the FLSA
- Information on Furloughs and Other Reductions in Pay
- Break Time for Nursing Mothers
- 'How to File a Complaint' Card (PDF)
- FLSA Resources For Puerto Rico
- Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors
- Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay for Direct Care Workers
- FLSA Minimum Wage Poster
- Spanish Version
- Chinese Version (PDF)
- Russian Version (PDF)
- Thai Version (PDF)
- Hmong Version (PDF)
- Vietnamese Version (PDF)
- Korean Version (PDF)
- Polish Version (PDF)
- Haitian Creole Version (PDF)
- Additional FLSA Posters
Interpretive Guidance
- The Coverage and Employment Status Advisor helps identify which workers are employees covered by the FLSA.
- The Hours Worked Advisor provides information to help determine which hours spent in work-related activities are considered FLSA "hours worked" and therefore must be paid.
- The Overtime Security Advisor helps determine which employees are exempt from the FLSA minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under the Part 541 overtime regulations.
- The Overtime Calculator Advisor computes the amount of overtime pay due in a sample pay period based on information from the user.
- The Child Labor Rules Advisor answers questions about the FLSA's youth employment provisions, including at what age young people can work and the jobs they can perform.
- The Section 14(c) Advisor helps users understand the special minimum wage requirements for workers with disabilities.
- Comprehensive FLSA Presentation (Microsoft® PowerPoint®)
- Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemption Presentation (Microsoft® PowerPoint®)
Applicable Laws and Regulations
- Law
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Civil Money Penalty Inflation Adjustments
Starting in 2016, agencies across the federal government must adjust their penalties for inflation each year. Below is a table that reflects the adjustments that have occurred for penalties under this statute. For more information on the penalty adjustments, go here.
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|Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty on or before 1/23/2019
|Maximum Civil Monetary Penalty on or after 1/24/2019
Violation of recordkeeping, monetary, certificate or other statutes, regulations or employer assurances.
|29 USC 211(d)
|Child labor:
(1) Violation of child labor standards (sec 212 or 213(c));
|29 USC 216(e)(1)(A)(i)
|29 CFR 570.140(b)(1) and 29 CFR 579.1(a)(1)(i)(A)
|(2) Violation of child labor standards (sec 212 or 213(c)) that causes the serious injury or death of a minor;
|29 USC 216(e)(1)(A)(ii)
|29 CFR 570.140(b)(2) and 29 CFR 579.1(a)(1)(i)(B)
|(3) Willful or repeated violation of child labor standards (sec 212 or 213(c)) that causes the serious injury or death of a minor
|29 USC 216(e)(1)(A)(ii)
|29 CFR 570.140(b)(2) and 29 CFR 579.1(a)(1)(i)(B)
|(4) Repeated or willful violation of section 206 or 207.
|29 USC 216(e)
|29 CFR 579.1(a)(2)
|Minimum Wage and Overtime:
Repeated or willful violation of section 206 or 207.
|29 USC 216(e)(2)
|29 CFR 578.3(a)