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NEW YORK --As much as the Orioles' bats were struggling going into their series finale against the New York Yankees, it only took one inning for their fortune to change — and for a season set for doom to suddenly be rejuvenated.
The Orioles were just nine outs away from being swept out of the Bronx on Sunday afternoon before a seven-run outburst in the seventh inning propelled them to a much needed 7-3 win over the New York Yankees before an announced 40,361.
"A seven-run seventh, that's nice," said shortstop J.J. Hardy, whose three-run homer gave the Orioles a lead they wouldn't relinquish. "We were a little flat. We could all see it. We could all feel it. That was big for us. Hopefully, that jump-starts our September."
The rally snapped an 18-inning scoreless streak that dated back to the sixth inning of Friday's series opener.
With the victory, the Orioles (72-63) took back third place in the American League East by a half game after losing it to the Yankees (72-64) following Saturday's defeat.
The Orioles have lost four of their first six on this nine-game, three-city road trip, but they arrive for the final stop in Cleveland still very much in the playoff picture. The Tampa Bay Rays' loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday put the Orioles just three games back of the AL's second wild-card spot with 27 games remaining.
"Scoring seven runs in one inning on Sept. 1, we hope it bodes well for a good September, because we're going to need it," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "It's a good way to start the month. … [There's] another challenge in Cleveland [on Monday]. It's not for the faint of heart. This isn't a situation for the weak of knees, and our guys aren't."
Sunday, the Orioles overcame a three-run deficit and an early exit by left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, who lasted just four innings after issuing a career-high five walks.
The Orioles bullpen, which had posted a 6.33 ERA on the road trip heading into Sunday, tossed five scoreless innings to keep the team in the game until the bats awoke. Rookie right-hander Kevin Gausman — working on consecutive days for what he said was the first time since Little League — tossed two scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing just one hit to earn his second major league win.
"That's something I try to do, hold them right there," said Gausman (2-3). "With how good our offense is, it's just a matter of time. They'll come around, so just try to hold them off as much as we could and hopefully our bats will click, and they did."
The Orioles sent 10 batters to the plate in the seventh, beating the Yankees with both power and patience. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones each hit three-run homers. After Hardy's homer, the Orioles put two men aboard on a bunt single by No. 9 hitter Brian Roberts and a walk by Nick Markakis before Jones' 28th home run gave the Orioles a 7-3 lead.
Yankees starter Andy Pettitte held the Orioles to just four singles over six scoreless innings before the Orioles rallied in the seventh.
Left fielder Michael Morse, who was 2-for-4 in his Orioles debut, and designated hitter Danny Valencia opened the inning with back-to-back singles to chase Pettitte from the game.
"Pettitte was dominant for pretty much all game," Morse said. "He's not going to give you much to hit. He's a real tough pitcher. We got a couple things going right there and things went our way."
Catcher Matt Wieters snapped the Orioles' scoreless streak by slapping a 1-1 pitch from reliever Shawn Kelley to center field to score Morse. Hardy then took a first-pitch delivery from Kelley the opposite way. The ball just cleared the right field fence — and the glove of leaping right fielder Curtis Granderson — to give the Orioles a 4-3 lead.
After Roberts and Markakis reached against left-hander Boone Logan, Jones hit a three-run blast to straightaway center off right-hander Joba Chamberlain, giving the Orioles their best offensive production in a week.
"It was really the whole lineup that inning [that] did their part, and it was good," Hardy said. "It was big."
Chen battled with his control throughout the afternoon. He survived a 26-pitch first inning without allowing a run despite loading the bases on Brett Gardner's leadoff double and back-to-back two-out walks to Alfonso Soriano and Alex Rodriguez. He seemed to rebound with a six-pitch second inning, but Soriano's two-out single in the third scored Gardner, who led off the inning with his second double.
Chen issued three walks in the fourth inning, including a bases-loaded pass to Gardner that forced in a run. The Yankees went up 3-0 on Derek Jeter's sacrifice fly to right.
Over his past two starts — coming in Boston and New York — Chen has struggled mightily, unable to get into the fifth inning both times. Over a combined 7 2/3 innings, he has allowed 11 runs on 12 hits with eight walks and 10 strikeouts.
"It's not like they were centering him up or anything," Showalter said. "There's a fine line. A lot of close pitches. He had 80-some pitches in four innings. I thought about letting him go back out there, but I just felt like he was spent there."
After Gausman's two scoreless innings, the Orioles received scoreless frames by Francisco Rodriguez, Tommy Hunter and Darren O'Day to finish the game.
Afterward, the newcomer Morse said that there's no doubt the Orioles are still players in the playoff race.
"I love it," he said. "This is what we play for. This is a great team, a great organization and there's so much upside to this organization and this team. And I think these guys are just starting to touch what they are capable of doing."
SEVEN in 7
The Orioles rallied for seven runs in the seventh inning Sunday. Here's a look at how the inning unfolded.- Michael Morse singled to center against Andy Pettitte.- Danny Valencia singled to left, chasing Pettitte from the game.- Matt Wieters singled to left center against Shawn Kelley, scoring Morse- J.J. Hardy homered to right, scoring Valencia and Wieters scored and chasing Kelley.- Brian Roberts reached on bunt single to third against Boone Logan.- Nick Markakis walked, chasing Logan.- Manny Machado popped out to catcher on a foul bunt against Joba Chamberlain.- Adam Jones homered to center, scoring Roberts and Markakis scored.- Chris Davis struck out swinging.- Morse grounded out to first.


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3-D display technology has had an on-again/off-again relationship with the film industry for decades, but has never established itself on the small screen. Modern technology has made 3-D broadcasting a more realistic proposition, but there's currently no standardized method for how such content should be formatted, processed, and displayed. The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers intends to tackle this problem, and has given the problem over to the newly formed 3-D Home Display Formats Task Force.
The stated goal of the task force is to develop a standard that will allow 3-D programming to be played "on all fixed devices in the home, no matter the delivery channel." The group will first explore what technology is required in order for 3-D content to play over the variety of devices available in the home, and plans to issue a report on its findings within six months. When the group refers to playback on all fixed devices, they mean it—the report will cover cable, satellite, and over-the-air broadcasting, as well as packaged media (DVDs, Blu-ray). A variety of display mediums will be evaluated as well, including "televisions, computer screens, and other tethered displays." Presumably, this includes plasma, LCD, and standard televisions, as well as displays based on OLED technology.
Once this initial document is finished, it will form the basis of what's to become the SMTPE 3-D standard. The task force holds its first meeting on August 19, at the Entertainment Technology Center at the University of Southern California, and the event will feature multiple product and technology demonstrations, as well as a discussion of the development group's goals and aims. If any of you are planning to attend, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
The prospect of 3-D technology gaining traction in the home entertainment market is both bane and boon to Hollywood studios. On the one hand, there's nothing that would make Hollywood happier than selling us all of our old favorites again, but this time, in AMAZING 3-D ACTION. Not all films benefit from a 3D makeover, and 2D-3D film conversion is still problematic, but industry heads clearly think the idea has potential. George Lucas' upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated movie will be released in 3-D on August 15, and the director himself has expressed interest in doing a 3-D version of the previous Star Wars movies.
The problem with pushing 3-D technology into the home, from Hollywood's perspective, is that it gives people yet another reason to stay home, instead of driving to a theater. Recent 3-D movies have done quite well, and Hollywood has picked up on that. Big-screen TVs and 7.1 surround sound systems have made it increasingly difficult for the movie industry to entice people to pay for the "theater experience," and the industry would undoubtedly be unhappy to see the potential 3-D cash cow handed off to the small screen before it has been well and thoroughly milked.
The transition may be inevitable, but writing a new standard, building support for it, and putting actual compatible hardware on store shelves are all processes that will take time. Until it happens, the movie industry will push the 3-D angle for as much as it's worth, while simultaneously perfecting their own conversion technologies.

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More shopping refugees: Residents of planned community at the mercy of bureaucratic prerogatives
Nothing represents the bold urban vision of postwar Japan better than the concept of the "New Town." In line with planned communities in the West, several were designed and constructed during the 1960s and 70s, mostly in the suburbs of Tokyo and Osaka. The most famous is probably Tama New Town in western Tokyo, which was fairly successful in attracting young families to its mix of public apartments and housing developments, though much less successful in attracting businesses. Part of the bold vision was that residents of New Towns wouldn't have to commute all the way to the central cities, but companies proved reluctant to relocate to the suburbs. Consequently, the new communities didn't grow. Tama New Town is presently inhabited almost completely by the elderly, meaning the same people who moved in when the project was new.
The plans for Chiba New Town were finished in 1966, and covered parts of three cities in northern Chiba Prefecture: Shiroi, Inzai and Funabashi. The plan presumed a population of 340,000 and a new private train line that would serve these residents. For whatever reason, the people didn't show, at least not in the numbers the planners envisioned, though the commuter line was built, and as a result of the lack of patronage the Hokuso Railway is the most expensive train line in Japan. From Chiba New Town Chuo to the next station, Inzai Makinohara, a ticket costs ¥280 for a distance that takes about four minutes to cover.
As with most New Towns, Chiba's was developed by the prefectural government with help from the central government. In 1978, the central government's housing corporation, Toshi Kiban Seibi Kodan, usually referred to as simply Kodan, became involved in Chiba New Town, developing whole neighborhoods and constructing residences to rent and sell. Kodan would become semi-private in 2004 during the rush to privatize government organs promoted by the administration of Junichiro Koizumi. It changed its name to the more colorful, commercial-sounding Urban Renaissance Agency (though, more accurately, it is a corporation). The change was cosmetically important since Kodan had been bleeding money for decades, but because the agency and its dependent organs had grown so big, it was difficult to make it completely private. Kodan's whole existence was based on momentum, which is why, despite the fiscal difficulties that perpetually surrounded Chiba New Town, UR was instrumental in opening a new station in 2000 on the Hokuso Line called Inba Nihon Idai, which was centered around the Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital, established in 1994. The hospital is three minutes from the station by shuttle bus, 10 minutes on foot.


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Mon, 31 May 2010
Professor David Meyer from Regent University talks about recent miltary history and future conflicts....extremely interesting. Wayne Karlin wonders about Wandering Souls...sorting out the personal histories of the Vietnam War. They did what to the Honor Soldiers on the way from Iowa to Washington....they really put them through security? AAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHH! An editorialist says a candidate (Dave Funk) taking an oath to the Constitution is an extreme position. Huh? Then some delicious history about our flag.
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I haven't posted in a long, long time. In fact I have put Henrietta to rest for a while. But I have another blog, recently resurrected called Suzies Musings. It's mostly a journal kind of blog, but occasionally there will be genealogical references that might interest some of Henrietta's readers. Today, August 22, 2013 I just posted one called The Name Game that has some interest for genealogists. So, here is the link:
I hope all my genealogy buddies enjoy it.


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Many things about technology still befuddle me, although I have increased my tech-knowledge by leaps and bounds this past year.
Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo, who asks What did you learn in 2008?, I've been thinking about the past year in terms of my technological growth spurt.
1. I started a blog, and so began a series of new experiences. I've been posting, commenting, embedding, linking, adjusting templates, and checking stats. I've figured out how to make minor changes to Html in the layout of my blog. I also use RSS feeds and subscribe to several blogs through Google Reader.
2. I use a digital camera and my cell phone to take photos. I send or save photos to my computer, attach photos to email, embed them in my blog, and use them in lessons and presentations. I use my scanner to save old photos. I also use photo-making programs to crop, retouch, and "improve" my pictures.
3. I use my iPod daily. I download songs, rip and burn CDs, and create playlists for personal and classroom use. I also use other music sites, such as Pandora, so I have control over what I'm listening to, and for the opportunity to discover new artists.
4. I have abandoned trips to the mall; I shop on-line.
5. I visit certain websites regularly, examine new ones daily, and utilize many as resources in my classroom. A day doesn't go by without discovering one more site to add to my "tool-kit".
6. I'm also using my lap-top for news-following, bill-paying, symptom-checking, You-tubing, etc.
7. I use my computer daily for work, lesson plans, professional and personal writing.
Technology has moved me forward, and there is so much more to learn.


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The Eight Seas is a Pirate themed platformer being developed for Windows (and possibly Android).
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Cataracts in dogs: what are the options?
The term cataract refers to any opacity of the optical lens that causes abnormal light scattering or prevents light from reaching the retina. Cataracts affect multiple species and if left untreated often lead to progressive blindness. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, cataract disease is the most frequent cause of visual impairment in humans, effecting 18 million people worldwide and causing 48 percent of all blindness. Continue reading


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Math 101
Blood Mage [Intellect Primary] 55strength/ 39agility/ 70intelligence
Battlerager [str prim] 75/ 38/ 40
Leto [agi prim] 59/ 50/ 51
Sashi [agi prim] 53/ 52/ 54
Cow [str prim] 77/ 38/ 42
Inquisitor [str prim] 67/ 44/ 47
Malf [int prim] 47/ 42/ 60
Jean [int prim] 45/ 37/ 66
Maiden [agi prim] 53/ 44/ 59
Pirate [str prim] 62/ 38/ 47
Warden [agi prim] 59/ 50/ 58
Warlock [str prim] 62/ 38/ 59
Dark Ranger [agi prim] 50/ 46/ 60
Corpse King [str prim] 92/ 33/ 27
DOTM [int prim] 52/ 33/ 70
Pory [str prim] 80/ 34/ 41
Shadow Hunter [agi prim] 45/ 45/ 60
Scion of the Storm [agi prim] 52/ 45/ 59
This will simply be a list of items and their cost, pretty self explanatory......
(The following 3 shops are located in your main base)
Arcane Relics
1000G [Pendant of Energy]-Increases mana capacity by 250.
200G [Ring of Regeneration]-Increases health regeneration by 1 per second.
400G [Sobi Mask]-Increases mana regeneration by 25%
400G [Boots of Speed]-Increases movement speed of the hero.
1500G [Belt of Giant Strength]-Increases Strength by 6.
1800G [Boots of Quel'Thalas']-Increases Agility by 6.
1000G [Robe of the Magi]-Increases Intelligence by 6.
200G [Wand of Negation]-Dispells all magical effects in a target area. (contains 3 charges) Deals 100 damage to summoned units
1400G [Circlet of Nobility]-Increases Strength, Agility and Intelligence by 2.
700G [Tome of Greater Experience]-Gives hero 500 experience.
150G [Potion of Greater Mana]-Restores 300 mana.
200G [Potion of Greater Healing]-Restores 500 health.
100G [Scroll of Mana]-Restores 150 mana to friendly units nearby.
150G [Scroll of Protection]-Grants bonus 3 armor for 30 seconds to all friendly units nearby.
500G [Scroll of Animate Dead]-Raises 6 nearby dead units to fight for 40 seconds.
350G [Scroll of Teleportation]-Teleports your hero to a targetted friendly building. (Works on fountains)
150G [Scroll of Healing]-Restores 150 health to all freindly non-mechanical units nearby.
200G [Double Shot Anti-Magic Espresso]-Grants immunity to magical spells for 30 seconds. (2 Charges)
75G [Anti-Magic Potion]-Grants immunity to magical spells for 30 seconds.
Mystic Shop
11000G [The Warlock's Legacy]-Restores health equal to 25% of damage dealt, adds +5 to all stats, and +15 to damage.
3500G [Frost Wyrm Skull Shield]-Increases armor by 4, and reduces magic damage by 33%.
2200G [Lava Forged Sheild]-Deals 10 damage per second to nearby units, and increases armor by 5. (note: The fire aura does stack, even with pory's armor)
1350G [Mask of Truth]-Increases mana regeneration by 25%, adds 3 intelligence, and grants the user True Sight. (You can see invisible units)
2200G [Night Elven Bow]-Grants nearby ranged friendly units 10% damage, grants +10 Damage to the user, and Shadowmeld to the user. (Does not stack with Trueshot Aura)
(This shop is located in-between your defensive towers of the two middle lanes, the entrance is just outside the entrance to your main base.)
The Wretched Merchant (Undead) Sorceror's Sundries (Alliance)
2200G [Dagger of Escape]-Allows the hero to teleport a short distance.
4400G [Firehand Guantlets]-Increases attack rate by 20% and grants +2 to all stats.
4600G [Crown of Kings]-Grants +5 to Strength, Agility and Intelligence.
2500G [Claws of Attack]-Grants + 15 damage for the hero.
5000G [Mask of Death]-Restores health equal to 25% of damage dealt.
(The following two item shops are neutral, so first come, first serve)
Yogi Mitsu's Saki Surprise (Located just above the bottom alliance base)
1400G 4 Blood [Litane of Re]-Resurrects a fallen hero where they died at full health.
1400G [Boots of the Sprinter]-Increases movement speed, also grants a boost of maximum movement speed for 20 seconds when used.
400G 2 Blood [Molotov Cocktail]-Hurl at enemy buildies to cause damage over time, also reduces their attack rate by 50%, and they cannot be repaired while they take damage.
Apothecary (Located just below the top undead base)
300G 1 Blood [Vampire Skull]-Upon use, this item adds +12 bonus damage and lifestealing for 30 seconds, but until the item is used, you lose 4 health per second.
1400G [Boots of the Assasin]-Increases movement speed, also grants invisibility for 30 seconds when used.
1.02 Mercenaries for Hire (Note, you start with X Food, and for every player that leaves the game, you gain X Food)
Humans for Hire (1 Located in main base, the other in bottom base)
900G 10 Food [Ford Tauren SE]-MECHANICAL(Tank with 4 unit slot)- (1800
Health, 300 Mana, Armor 7:Construct, Moves Fast), (Piercing, Average, 45-55, 600 Range), (Skills: Forked Lightning, costs 110 Mana, hitting up to 4 units for 175 dmg.)
800G 2 Food [Lead Zeppelin]-MECHANICAL(Airship with 6 unit slots) (475 Health, Armor 2: Fortified, Moves Very Slow), (Skills: teleport to any friendly unit which is on a 90 second timer I believe... also stuns unit being teleported to)
1750G 12 Food [Cannon]-MECHANICAL(950 Health, Armor 7:Construct, Moves Very Slow), (Siege, Very Slow, 152-172, 3000 Range)
350G 1 Food [Construction Worker]-(450 Health, Armor 0: Medium, Moves Average), (Normal, Slow, 5-6, Melee)
120G 3 Food [Allied Captain]-(640 Health, Armor 6: Heavy, Moves Average), (Normal, Fast, 28-31, Melee)
100G 2 Food [Allied Druid]-Item Slots:2(330 Health, Armor 0: Unarmored, Moves Average), (Magic, Average, 36-39, 600 Range)
350G 1 Blood 4 Food [Sorceress]-Item Slots:2(???), (???), (???) Slow, Invisible, Polymorph.....
Undead for Hire (1 Located in main base, the other in top base)
800G 2 Food [Lead Zeppelin]-MECHANICAL(Airship with 6 unit slots) (475 Health, Armor 2: Fortified, Moves Very Slow), (Skills: teleport to any friendly unit which is on a 90 second timer I believe... also stuns unit being teleported to)
350G 1 Food [Devilish Worker]-(450 Health, Armor 0: Medium, Moves Average), (Normal, Slow, 9-10, Melee)
900G 10 Food [2005 Destuctima LX]-MECHANICAL(Tank with 4 unit slot)- (1800 Health, 300 Mana, Armor 7:Construct, Moves Fast), (Piercing, Average, 45-55, 600 Range), (Skills: Breath of Fire, costs 110 Mana, blasts units in front of the tank for 175 dmg.)
120G 3 Food [Death Orc]-(640 Health, Armor 6: Heavy, Moves Average), (Normal, Fast, 28-31, Melee)
100G 2 Food [Death Wizard]-Item Slots:2(330 Health, Armor 0: Unarmored, Moves Average), (Magic, Average, 36-39, 600 Range)
350G 1 Blood 4 Food [Necromancer]-Item Slots:2(???), (???), (???) Summon Skellies, Unholy Frenzy, Cripple.....
1500G 12 Food [Juggernaut]-(1875 Health, Armor 7:Construct, Moves Average), (Siege, Slow, 48-68, 200) / (Normal, Average, 53-85, 200) (PASSIVE SKILL: Corrupt Flesh, reduces all dmg vs the jug by 16, but not below 0)
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We all know kids who can't sit still, who never seem to listen, who don't follow instructions no matter how clearly you present them, or who blurt out inappropriate comments at inappropriate times. There's actually a technical term for this: ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD isn't a disease; it's a condition that many children experience at some point.
In November 2013, IUCN, GIZ, and ISPONRE organized a training course on coastal ecosystem services in the Mekong Delta's coastal provinces for 35 journalists. The course included one and a half days of class work in HCMC and a 3-day field trip to Ben Tre, Soc Trang, or Ca Mau. We learned a lot about what interests journalists and even more importantly, what doesn't.
The key message is the need to treat journalist as if they were ADD kids. They have a short attention span and if they don't see or hear anything newsworthy they'll quickly lose interest. We learned the hard way. The 3-hour lecture on journalist writing given by an international specialist was too long. They would have preferred a shorter and more interactive session delivered in Vietnamese. In additions, longer field trips would draw their attention more than training time.
The field trip that attracted the most participants and proved the most successful was the one to Ca Mau. This was mainly because we had an interesting story to tell about improving livelihoods and protecting mangroves through a project, implemented by SNV and IUCN, to certify organize shrimp farmers. The journalists were briefed on what they would see before they left in HCMC and this was very much a case of "under promise and over deliver".
In Soc Trang, the journalists were satisfactory to see a GIZ-supported bamboo T-fences that have been built to trap mud and expand the coastline, and a mangrove co-management system that's a major improvement over the previous household-based forest protection contracts. However, the long travel times and short periods spent at each site discouraged some journalists.
The field trip to Ben Tre was less successful because it was more about what we were planning to do rather than what we'd accomplished. It was a reminder that if you make the effort to bring a busload of journalists to a remote destination, you should show them things that they can quickly grasp and respond to, not just an activity list.
Journalists, of course, are not ADD kids but they share some of the same symptoms and if we are to work effectively with them, we need to have the stories clear in our own minds first. And journalists need to acquire the creative writing skills for which the Vietnamese school system is not renowned.
Mr. Jake Brunner - IUCN Programme Coordinator (Viet Nam, Cambodia and Myanmar) and Ms. Nguyen Thuy Anh - Communications and Outreach Officer (IUCN Viet Nam)


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Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (l) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:
All applicants, however, must meet the requirements below.
For positions at GS-4 and above: Experience in the operation of therapeutic radiology equipment under the direction of radiotherapists or other medical officers.
Qualifying educational programs for radiography and radiation therapy technology are available in accredited colleges, universities, hospitals, medical schools, or postsecondary technical or vocational schools. Education or training from programs based in hospitals must have been from those hospitals that were accredited at the time of the education or training by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.
For GS-3: Successful completion of (a) l year of study with at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following: anatomy, biology, mathematics, chemistry, radiation physics, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, or related courses, or (b) a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision.
For GS-4: Successful completion of a full-time training course of at least 12 months' duration in a post-high school radiation therapy technology program.
For GS-5: Successful completion of the following type of education or training qualifies for the GS-5 level: (a) a full-time training course in radiation therapy technology of at least 24 months' duration in a post-high school program (may be a 2-year junior college or a 2-year certificate program); or (b) a full-time course of study in radiation therapy technology of at least 12 months' duration in a post-high school program. (Applicants qualifying under (b) must have entered the 1-year certificate program upon completion of a radiography program, a registered nurse program, or upon completion of equivalent course work or training that was accepted as a prerequisite for entry into the radiation therapy technology program); or (c) a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiologic technology.
Successful completion of a course for therapeutic radiologic technicians in the Armed Forces is qualifying on a month-for-month basis up to the l year of specialized experience required for GS-5.
Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.


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Pregnant woman survives lightning bolt, gives birth
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A pregnant New Mexico woman has survived a bolt from the blue to give birth to a bouncing baby girl.
Authorities say Kendra Villanueva and the baby's father Ian Gordon were watching fireworks with friends on July Fourth when lightning struck both of them in the front yard of an Albuquerque home.
KRQE-TV reports Villanueva was just weeks from her due date and was rushed to University of New Mexico Medical Center where she had an emergency Cesarean section. Mother, father and baby survived relatively unscathed.
The couple named the baby Kimberly Samantha Rose Gordon and said they'll also call her "little Flash Gordon."
Ian Gordon says the new parents are hoping their new daughter will "run fast, or save the universe."
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Roomex.com needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 145 designs submitted by 38 freelance designers.
As part of our new website design, we would like to get a new logo to be used with our new tagline.
At present, Roomex.com sells 20,000 hotels worldwide at discount rates. We are currently developing a new website that will see us grow to 50,000 hotels around the world, at even better prices for our customers. As part of this new website, we would like to create a new logo that will live up to our reputation of being a modern .com web2.0 company.
- We have a few taglines, one of which we will use under the word 'Roomex.com', similar to what you can see now on the Roomex.com Homepage
- The tagline under the word Roomex.com should form part of the overall logo
- The tagline options are 'Find. Book. Enjoy' , ' Enjoy Booking Your Hotel' and the other is '50,000 Hotels, One Easy Website'
- Ideally, any designs presented should show one or more options
- we like the web2.0 idea of having shadows and/or reflections, perhaps only under the Roomex.com element, but open to suggestions here
- Don't want all capital letters for the word Roomex.com, just the 'R'
- As we want to focus on the Roomex.com name more than anything, we don't want any overpowering icons. another option might be to have no icon bt emphasise the smiley face, which would correlate with the word 'enjoy' in the tagline
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University of Miami
Miami Hurricanes stay aggressive in recruiting local stars
Miami Norland coach Daryle Heidelburg, who won a state championship two years ago with current Hurricanes Duke Johnson and Ereck Flowers, endured a rough 3-7 season in 2013.
And yet, even though his roster wasn't filled with major 2014 recruits, Heidelburg said he still heard from University of Miami coach Al Golden often — via email or text message. He also said he had a UM assistant coach at his school every opportunity NCAA rules allowed.
Same deal for Miami Columbus coach Chris Merritt, Cypress Bay coach Mark Guandolo and a number of other coaches in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties who didn't have one of the 246 seniors UM offered a scholarship, according to 247Sports.com.
The coaches of the 30 local seniors who did have offers said UM coaches recruited those players as hard as anybody else in the country, with assistants Michael Barrow and Hurlie Brown taking the lead on most.
"I personally don't see how they can do a better job recruiting South Florida than they already are," said Merritt, who had U.S. All-American safety Deon Bush sign with UM two years ago. "You're talking about the most recruited, talent-rich area in the country. There's no way you're going to get them all."
Yet, come Wednesday, when fax machines get busy sending and receiving signed National Letters of Intent, the natural instinct for all UM fans will be to look at the recruiting rankings and begin taking account of the recruits Golden was able to keep home and those who got away.
This year's local class is as rich as any in recent memory with 13 of the state's top 30 consensus players — most of whom were All-Americans — calling Dade or Broward home. UM's backyard yielded only six top-30 recruits in 2013 (Miami signed Stacy Coley and Artie Burns) and seven in 2012 (UM landed five: Johnson, Flowers, Bush, Tracy Howard and Jelani Hamilton).
This year, UM has five of the state's top-30 recruits committed, including four locals: Miami Booker T. Washington defensive end Chad Thomas, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas defensive lineman Anthony Moten and running back Joseph Yearby and offensive lineman Trevor Darling, both from Miami Central. The fifth, Palm Beach Central offensive tackle Kc McDermott, is already enrolled at UM along with Yearby and Darling.
Overall, Miami's class is ranked eighth nationally by ESPN, Scout and Rivals and 11th by 247Sports.com. And 11 of UM's 26 commitments hail from Miami-Dade or Broward.
"I think Miami has done a good job down there, but I wouldn't say a great job," said Chris Nee, who covers recruiting in Florida for 247Sports.com. "You see a guy like Johnnie Dixon [from Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer] who they really valued, [Champagnat defensive tackle] Travonte Valentine, [Homestead receiver] Ermon Lane, who early in the process they really valued. Missing on those guys, that doesn't make you a better football team and it's going to cause disappointment.
"But it's not like they're not putting in the effort. They were in it late for Dixon, Valentine and a few others. It's just a matter of you have to close."
Central running back Dalvin Cook (Florida State), Plantation American Heritage running back Sony Michel (Georgia), Hollywood Chaminade defensive tackle Khairi Clark (Florida) and undecided recruits Lane and Valentine (he's still considering UM, but LSU is the favorite) were all players Miami was in on early. Assuming they all get away, they'll join a list of recent UM big misses that includes linebacker Matthew Thomas (FSU), running back Alex Collins (Arkansas), receiver Amari Cooper (Alabama), linebacker Keith Brown (Louisville) and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville).
Outspoken Hurricanes fan and rapper Luther Campbell, who was named defensive coordinator at Miami Norland last week, thinks UM coaches are doing a good job recruiting locally but said they need to "be a little more aggressive and take the approach as if they're from out of town." In the end, Campbell said players such as Lane and Cooper grew up wanting to be Canes and had to be convinced to go elsewhere.
Nee said UM is getting more aggressive in terms of early offers and already has 119 out for the 2015 class — 52 in state and 21 locally.
Booker T. Washington coach Ice Harris said not offering his son — star quarterback Treon Harris — a scholarship early is the only mistake UM made this season. Last year, Harris was upset when UM pulled its offer from offensive lineman Denver Kirkland (Arkansas) late in the process. But he said the fences have long been mended.
Champagnat's Mike Tunsil and American Heritage's Mike Rumph, a former Hurricane, were the only local coaches interviewed by the Miami Herald who thought UM could have done a better job evaluating and recruiting other players on their state championship teams. But when it came to recruiting the players UM did go after from those schools — Michel and Valentine — "Miami did its due diligence," Tunsil said.


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In my last post I shared my new spring tablescape with you. Well, when we had dinner the other night, the sunlight hit it in such a way that magical sparkles were thrown everywhere and I just had to share it with you! So beautiful and unexpected! Sadly I'd temporarily moved the yellow/gold rim soup from the white place setting and didn't notice it was missing when the sparkles appeared and I ran for the camera. Would have been even prettier! Sooooo magical!
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Welcome to the first step of your training for a 70.3 event. This is a long journey to become a finisher but together we will make this race the most memorable and most fun race you have ever competed in. Please scroll through and if any questions arise please write them down and feel free to contact me at any time.
This plan is designed to prepare you to have your best experience at your 70.3 IM. This has plan has been designed for athletes that have either competed in Olympic (ITU) distance races or Half IM (70.3) races in the past. This plan is HR based, if you would like to use a plan that has bike workouts that use power we have those as well. Please find these workouts in the TrainingPeaks store.
This plan has been built around two, six-week long and two, three-week long training periods: The first period will be used to build fitness and prep your mind and your body for what lies ahead. The second period is designed as preparation period in which volume will increase as well as intensity. The third will be your build period which is designed to be the "meat and potatoes" of your training plan. This is where you will see the most improvement in both fitness and measurable data. Finally, we have the peak and taper period, this will be the last few sessions before your event. This is the most important training sessions you will face as these will determine how your race will be dictated.
This is designed around a simple idea of: 1 rest day (Mondays), 2-3 bike and run workouts, 3 swim workouts, 1 strength day and 1 brick (usually a bike/run brick). The average week has eight hours' worth of workouts planned and range from six hours to ten hours in weekly training.
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This is a ramp up test, you will start at a weight that you can do 5 reps easily, then you will add weight with each set. For a total of 4x5 sets(x)reps The final set will be the set that you use for determining future training, you will lift up to 5 reps. If you are able to get 5 reps=80% of 1 rep max, 4 reps=85, 3=90% 2=95%, 1=100%. Please do this workout with a partner so that they can spot you, it is always ideal to lift with a partner.
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I have two great passions in my life (besides my husband, and sometimes, my children); fitness and knitting. At first glance, they seem to be rather incompatible past times.
One involves vigorous whole body movement, the other sitting on the couch, barely flicking one's fingers for hours at a time. There are special clothes for exercise. Not so much for knitting. You can knit and drink a glass of wine and watch TV simultaneously. No wine at the gym, last time I checked. Exercise is about challenge and progress and setbacks and all out effort. And knitting? Turns out that fitness and knitting are more alike that one might think. There are many similarities between exercise and knitting.
In fact, all I need to know about exercise I learned from knitting.
Keep the goal in sight, but enjoy the process. When one spends hours making thousands of tiny stitches with small wooden sticks, thoughts of the finished object are unavoidable. But, focusing on the end of the project makes it feel more like work than an enjoyable way of spending your time. Concentrate on how the yarn feels running through your fingers. Stop to admire the evenness of your stitches. In the gym, listen to the beat of your heart. Note how it increases and decreases with your effort. Enjoy the feeling of your muscles as they work to press that weight over your head. The long-term goal is still a ways away; revel in the moment.
- Sometimes you have to go backwards before you can move forward. Knitters call this 'TINKing' (that's KNIT spelled backwards). It happens when you don't read instructions (I can vouch for this one personally), or when you're not truly paying attention to what you're doing. Similarly, injuries happen during exercise when we try to advance ourselves too quickly or are distracted in the gym. Setbacks happen and strength must be regained before we can once again move forward.
- Always take detailed notes. If you want to remember what you did on the first sleeve so you can knit the second to match, take notes, lots of notes. Don't count on yourself to remember the specifics or the details of your last workout. When you're getting results in the gym, it's much easier to figure out why (and keep progressing) if you know where you're coming from. Journalling is a truly effective way to measure progress.
- Be selfish; no one else appreciates your efforts as much as you do. I am a selfish knitter. I knit primarily for myself. I know that I will love what I've knit and will wear it with pride. Knits that I have gifted have not always been so obviously appreciated. Exercise for you and you alone. Don't do it because someone else wants you to. Don't do it because you think you should. Do it because you love how it makes you feel and look.
Don't be afraid to try something new. For a long time I stuck to basic knitting projects. Things that I knew I could do well. If a pattern required a technique that I was unfamiliar with, I knit something else. Over the last few years, I've become more adventurous in my knitting. What's the worst that could happen? I might screw it up. I might not like it. I might have to rip it out. Or, maybe, just maybe, I might find something else that I'm really good at! There are lots of fitness options out there. Weight rooms not your thing? Try Zumba. Can't stand running? Hop on a spin bike. The options are nearly endless and there are new tools and techniques to tackle almost weekly.
Know when tackling a challenge is a bad idea. I don't knit complex lace at night. My attention is not focused and my eyes don't work as well in the dark as they used to. Similarly, increasing my loads in the weight room is best left for when I'm feeling healthy and well, not when a cold is looming or I'm tired from a late night out. Challenge is good, but not all the time.
- Variety is a great motivator. I always have 3 or 4 projects on the needles (a simple sock in my purse, something complex for afternoons without the children). When I tire of one, I simply move on to another. Same thing with fitness. Bored with your current routine? If it's a good one and you've seen results, switch it up for a week or two until you again need a change. I like to intersperse heaving weight training days with spinning days (love those cardio intervals!). Over the longer term, I might stick with a whole body training program for a month or two, then switch to body part training (one or two body parts a day) for a few weeks. Rather than do nothing, do something else!
- Surround yourself with like-minded people. Before I found Ravelry (an awesome online community of fiber artists; think Facebook for knitters), I had very few people to share my knitting obsession with. Now, I check in with my on-line knitting buddies daily for a dose of inspiration and support. I've learned a ton from these women and am continually motivated to try new techniques and patterns. Seek out friends and acquaintances who are as committed to exercise as you are. Motivate each other to do more and better.
Always choose the right tool for the job. The knitter's primary tool is a needle. But needles come in many different styles (single point, double point, circular, cable), sizes (from 1 mm all the way up to 20 mm and beyond) and weights (stainless steel, wood, laminate, bamboo). Different projects (and yarns) require different needles. If you use the wrong needle for the job, you're bound to be unhappy with the final result. Same things goes with exercise. You need to match the tool to your goals. Want to put on muscle and gain strength? Forego the fixed machines and light weights. Pick up a kettlebell, some dumbbells, a barbell. Approach the squat machine with confidence. Get face to face with the chin up bar.
- Make time for it every day! In order to get better at something and actually see the results of your labors, you need to do it frequently. I've been to the gym and knit half a sleeve today… and it's not even dinner time yet!
There! My top 10 list of similarities between exercise and knitting!
Do you exercise? Do you knit?
What are YOUR favourite similarities between exercise and knitting?


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Leeann Cuppy and Cody Egel, both of Estherville, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Richard Cuppy of Tyler, Texas and Barb Cuppy of Estherville. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 2005 and attends Iowa Lakes Community College for graphic design.
The groom-to-be is the son of Randy and Marie Egel of Estherville. He graduated from Estherville Lincoln Central High School in 2002.
The couple plans a June 16, 2012 wedding in Estherville.


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Miami Dolphins
Brian Hartline's consistency for Miami Dolphins a product of hard work
Dolphins receiver Brian Hartline is the kind of player who can easily go underappreciated.
The electricity of free agent acquisition Mike Wallace is undeniable, and the emergence of tight end Charles Clay has been a pleasant surprise, with each instrumental in the team's 3-0 start. Yet it is Hartline, steady as clockwork and twice as reliable, who is Miami's leading receiver after three games.
Backup quarterback Matt Moore, who's in his third year working with Hartline, said the best way to describe the Ohio State product is "consistency."
"He just does it right," Moore said. "He's professional about his job."
Student of the game
Although Hartline has been a useful pass-catching option his whole career — finishing at least third in team receiving every year he has been in the league — the development of the former fourth-round draft pick has been gradual, no doubt a product of hard work and film study.
And although all NFL players study the game, for many it doesn't come as naturally as it does for Hartline.
"I've always been a student of the game," he said. "I love the game and its in and outs, and the different aspects of it. I kind of thrive that way, really understanding the offense quickly as a whole."
Add the athleticism of a college track athlete, and the result was a breakout year in 2012 in the absence of departed receiver Brandon Marshall, now with the Bears. Hartline caught 74 passes and totaled 1,083 receiving yards in his first year as a primary target.
The fifth-year receiver is quickly climbing the ladder of the Dolphins' all-time best receivers. Hartline's 253-yard performance last year against Arizona was the highest single-game receiving output in team history. His 12 catches in the same game trail only a 15-catch explosion in 2004 by Chris Chambers.
Through three games, Hartline's numbers are even better than last year's career year. Although the volatility of football makes speculation unreliable, the fact remains that Hartline is on pace for a 96-catch, 1,269-yard season.
With those optimistic totals, he would end the season ranked seventh in Dolphins career receiving yards and ninth in receptions.
Considering the ink is still drying on Hartline's $31 million extension — one that should keep him in South Florida through the 2017 season — all of Miami's receiving records may be in jeopardy.
Keeping perspective
But Hartline would be the first to pump the brakes on that runaway train of conjecture and stat obsession.
The players and coaches have repeatedly said that the strength of the Dolphins passing game is its versatility, meaning numbers will come and go from game to game, and even drive to drive. Take, for example, the game-winning march last Sunday against the Falcons, when Rishard Matthews, Michael Egnew and Dion Sims carried the load.
"It definitely makes the defense be aware for everything," Moore said of the variety of receiving options. "You talk about the guys on the outside, the receivers, they all understand, they all work for each other.
"Once somebody starts getting the ball, I think the others know it will start coming their way."
After practice Wednesday, Hartline grew tired of answering questions about who in the receiving corps was catching the most passes, and he responded with a heavy dose of sarcasm.
"We're all divas. We don't like sharing, and we like talking about ourselves," Hartline joked. "We all want the ball so really we don't like each other too much."
Hartline can't believe he's already in his fifth year as a pro, and although he considers himself a leader, he said Wallace and Brandon Gibson, also in their fifth years, hold him accountable as well.
The challenges for opposing defenses, according to Hartline, start with Gibson in the slot. Having a threat inside means defenses can't consistently double team anyone, letting Ryan Tannehill spread the ball around as the defense dictates.
"We feed off each other," Hartline said. "We couldn't do it without the next guy beside us."
Spoken like a true veteran.
Moore joked that Hartline is "a bit on the old side," but veteran status does have its perks.
"I like to think that I'm the same guy, but I just feel like I have more of a platform to speak on," Hartline said. "I like to be a guy that typically doesn't speak too much and leads by example, so I don't talk a whole lot, but when I do, I think it carries merit, it carries weight.
"I like where I'm at now and how I can be myself. I'm not catching my tongue all the time like you are when you're younger."
His tongue is just about the only thing Hartline's not catching these days.


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No Rules Theatre Begins Signature Theatre Residency with BLACK COMEDY, Now thru 3/2
No Rules Theatre Company, now in their 4th Season, will begin residency at Signature Theatre with Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy" tonight, February 7 - March 2, 2013.
A power-outage causes endless hilarity in this classic farce from famed playwright Peter Shaffer ("Equus", "Amadeus"). Young sculptor Brindsley Miller's schemes to impress his fiancée's father and a millionaire art collector are plunged into chaos when a fuse blows inside of his London apartment. Hilarious hijinks ensue in what is widely regarded to be one of the funniest farces of all time.
Press opening will be Saturday, February 9 at Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA.
"I am thrilled to be able to bring 'Black Comedy' to life during our first season at Signature," said director Matt Cowart. "This play is funny, unique and inventive and the script provides both elements of slapstick comedy and character-driven wit."
"This is the centerpiece around which we built our season," said Producing Artistic Director Brian Sutow. "For [Co-Artistic Director] Joshua Morgan and I, humor has always been such a huge part of our lives, and yet No Rules has never before done a full out farce. We wanted to start our time at Signature with what we believe is one of the absolute funniest plays of all time."
Tickets for "Black Comedy" can be purchased online at www.NoRulesTheatre.org or by calling 703-820-9771. Tickets are $30 and performances are Thursdays - Sunday at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through March 2.
Preview performances are February 7and 8 at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10. $15 student rush tickets are available at the box office one hour before the performance. Subscriptions to No Rules Theatre Company's 4th season are available.
"Black Comedy" is written by Peter Shaffer and Directed by No Rules Theatre Company Member Matt Cowart. The play features Company Member Lisa Hodsoll, Producing Artistic Director Brian Sutow as well as Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Mandy Nicole Moore, Matthew R. Wilson, Ryan Mitchell and Dorea Schmidt. The Assistant Director is Kelly Wetherald with Scenic and Props Design by John Bowhers, Costume Design by Chelsey Schuller, Lighting Design by Travis McHale and Sound Design by Derek Knoderer
Playwright Peter Shaffer was born in Liverpool, England, on May 15, 1926, along with his twin brother, Anthony, who would also become a writer. Shaffer studied history on a scholarship from Cambridge University, and worked a number of odd jobs including coal miner, bookstore clerk, and assistant at the New York Public Library, before discovering his dramatic talents. Shaffer's first play, "The Salt Land" (1954) was presented on the BBC. Encouraged by this success, Shaffer continued to write and established his reputation as a playwright in 1958 with the production of "Five Finger Exercise" which opened in London under the direction of John Gielgud and won the Evening Standard Drama Award. When Five Finger Exercises moved to New York in 1959, it was equally well-received and landed Shaffer the Drama Critics Award.
Shaffer's canon contains a unique mix of philosophical dramas and satirical comedies such as "The Royal Hunt of the Sun" (1964) and "Black Comedy" (1965). As well as "Equus" (1973) which won Shaffer the 1975 Tony Award for Best Play as well as the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and ran for over 1000 performances on Broadway. Shaffer followed this success with "Amadeus" (1979) which won the Evening Standard Drama Award and the Theatre Critics Award for the London production.
Director Matt Cowart most recently co-directed "Kiki Baby" at the New York Musical Theater Festival with long-time collaborator, Lonny Price. In April of last year, he produced and associate directed "Company" with the New York Philharmonic, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Stephen Colbert, Martha Plimpton, Jon Cryer, Patti LuPone, and Christina Hendricks, which played in movie theaters across the country. Other directing credits include: "Camp Wanatachi", a new electro-musical that premiered Off-Broadway at La MaMa ETC; "Sondheim: the birthday concert", which aired on PBS Great Performances [Producer and Associate Director], "Annie Get Your Gun" at Ravinia in Chicago, starring Patti LuPone [Associate Director]; Broadway: "Three Generations" [Kennedy Center, Co-directed with Lonny Price]; "Camelot" with the New York Philharmonic starring Gabriel Byrne [Associate Director]; "My Favorite Things", a Rodgers and Hammerstein revue starring Shirley Jones [Associate Director]; "Beautiful Girls", starring Zoe Caldwell, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna McKechnie, and Jenn Colella [Associate Director]; the Broadway revival of "110 in the Shade" starring Audra McDonald [Assistant Director]; "Kiki Baby" at the Eugene O'Neill Music Theater Conference, the world premiere of "We Three" [Clark Studio Theater, Lincoln Center], and the critically acclaimed "Salacious Uncle Baldrick".
In the summer of 2009, he co-wrote and co-directed the original children's musical, "Dream Machines" (also with Isaac Klein and James Stewart). Matt is currently the co-artistic director of MUDasMAN productions, has served as artistic director of the OffBeat Theater Company, and as the associate artistic director of the 78th Street Theatre Lab. He was a 2004-05 Kenan Directing Fellow at the Lincoln Center Institute, and is an alumnus of the 2005 Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab. Matt is a member of SDC, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is currently developing a new musical, "Legend of the Word" with Isaac Klein and James Stewart as well as associate directing the upcoming premiere of "Sleepless in Seattle: the Musical".
No Rules Theatre Company found its origins at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Anne Kohn, Joshua Morgan and Brian Sutow, all students with a reputation for creating work beyond their rigorous course loads, decided to come together to produce a show. The result was a sold-out run of Hedwig and the Angry Inch that played at The Garage in Winston-Salem. Excited by their success, but not certain that their journey with that story was complete, the group began looking to transfer the production to a second location. In June of 2009 Hedwig began a second run in Washington, DC, where it was also met by critical praise and boasted many sold-out performances. From these humble beginnings the company's unique dual-city structure of performing work in Washington, DC and Winston-Salem, NC was born.
In just a few short seasons NRTC has grown rapidly, thanks in no small part to its reputation for consistently strong casting, experiential designs and dynamic programming. Each season the company presents a broad spectrum of work that seeks to illuminate a theme from several dynamically unique perspectives. In 2011 No Rules received the Helen Hayes Award for Best Emerging Theatre Company in recognition of the company's talent and unique contribution to the city's artistic landscape.


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Despite Slowdown, Employers in China Gave Bigger Raises
Employers in China gave bigger raises last year on average than those elsewhere in Asia, a fresh sign that the country's job market remains resilient despite slowing economic growth.
According to a survey by recruitment firm Hays, two-thirds of employers in China said they gave their workers raises during the last round of reviews of 6% or more—more than any other country surveyed. A majority, or 54%, said they gave raises of between 6% and 10%, while 12% said they gave raises of more than 10%. Only 5% of employers in China said they gave no raises at all.
In contrast, in Asia as a whole, just 22% of employers said they gave raises between 6% and 10%, while only 7% said they doled out more than 10%. Across the region, paltry raises were common. In Hong Kong and Singapore, the survey notes, the majority of employers gave raises between 3% and 6%. And in Japan, despite the economic stimulus measures dubbed the Abenomics in 2013, 80% of employees received raises of 3% or less.
The survey featured 2,600 companies in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia in professional sectors like sales, marketing, engineering, human resources and accountancy & finance.
Chinese workers can also take heart in the fact that employers in China said they also plan to continue their generosity. For the next review, 58% of employers in China said they intend to give their staff a raise between 6%-10%, compared with less than a quarter of employers across Asia, the survey showed.
Although the Chinese economy is slowing, it is still widely expected to expand by about 7.5% in 2014, according to researchers, which the survey notes is still "impressive by international standards." That has lent support to the nation's labor market, especially the services sector. Human-resources consultancy Manpower Group found in its own survey that 14% of employers in China expect to increase staffing levels in the first quarter of 2014, with only 2% expecting to decrease levels, a level it calls respectable.
According to the survey, 63% of respondents across Asia said business activity had increased over the past 12 months and 71% expect it to increase this year.
"That's strong evidence in support of a local economy that is both confident and providing job," Christine Wright, Hays' operations director for Asia, said in the survey. "But Asia's continual demand for high-level skills remains a challenge."
While the China's factories are relocating to smaller cities to lower their operating costs, large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai are attracting more service companies, financial institutions and banks, creating demand for candidates with experience in specialized areas like financial planning and analysis, commercial analysis, control, audit and compliance, Hays said.
--Liyan Qi
Follow @ChinaRealTime on Twitter for the latest updates.


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Many people who go into network marketing fail to make many sales because they are not actual "marketers" and do not have the necessary knowledge or experience to properly market their products. However, distributors can increase sales by following a few simple rules.
1. Sell More Products to People Who Are Interested
Most network marketers try to sell their product to everybody. However they are missing a key concept in marketing: find the target audience and sell to them. Friends and family can only purchase a limited amount of a product before they can no longer afford it or no longer need it. Instead consider who needs, wants and will use your product. Target that specific audience and market to them using marketing methods such as internet marketing, brochures and flyers, newspaper and magazine advertisements, etc.
2. Use Online Marketing
A custom website is a powerful marketing tool because it allows people to find the product and obtain information on their own. This saves the network marketer hours of searching for consumers. It also automates a large part of the sales process, allowing the distributor to work with people who are sincerely interested. But most network marketing companies only offer their members a simple page on their main website with little or no access to change the information. Network marketers can increase sales by creating a separate website and driving traffic to it.
3. Use Social Media Marketing
Social media and viral marketing are two of the most powerful methods of promoting any business; they are inexpensive and effective. Create something of value, such as a video with important information, an eBook, or a piece of software with an advertisement in it, and offer it for free. Contact people you know who may have friends, family or clients interested in your products and ask them to distribute your marketing piece as well. You will find that your marketing message will spread much farther and faster than it would simply sitting on your website, waiting for a click.
4. Create an Opt-in List
Another powerful way to sell more network marketing products is to use an opt-in list. People who visit the website should be encouraged to sign up for a newsletter. After an email list has been compiled, the distributor should build rapport and obtain the potential customers' trust by providing useful information. By providing valuable information, backed up by reliable research, you can establish yourself as an expert. Once that trust has been established, you can sell product via email.
5. Focus on the Customer
When speaking to a potential customer about the network marketing products, try to see things from their point of view. Learn their needs and desires, and then try to match your products to those needs and desires. Tapping into customers' interests and needs is much more effective than trying to create interest or need where there wasn't any to begin with. This will also help you determine who your real target is so that you can dedicate your time to the audience that will actually make a purchase.


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Justin Bieber has incurred the wrath of fans in Argentina after appearing to disrespect the country's citizens by using his feet to sweep two flags off the stage during a weekend concert.
The pop superstar was performing in Buenos Aires on Saturday when members of the audience tossed two Argentinianflags onto the platform in a bid to catch the singer's attention.
However, instead of picking up the gifts to show his appreciation to the patriotic devotees, Bieber used his shoes and then a microphone stand to push the flags onto the ground – and the footage has now appeared on YouTube.com, angering a number of his supporters, who have made their feelings known by posting furious comments online.
One fan wrote, "I hope he never comes back to my country after this. So disrespectful", while another adds, "How disgusting. He's an ignorant brat and shouldn't do that in front of his loyal fans."
Bieber enraged other attendees at another show in the city on Sunday, when he had to cut the gig short due to ill health brought on by a bout of food poisoning.
The Baby hitmaker's South American tour, which wrapped in Chile on Tuesday night, went from bad to worse after a string of headline-grabbing incidents, which included a vandalism charge in Brazil and an alleged romp with a Brazilian model/actress. He was also booted out of his Buenos Aires hotel hours before his concert on Saturday after fans camped out on the streets were accused of disturbing the peace.
Despite the troubles, Bieber appeared upbeat on Tuesday as he thanked his Twitter.com followers for showing him love, writing, "South America thank you so much for an amazing #BelieveTour – u always have the most incredible energy. STADIUMS! thank u (sic). TE AMO (I love you)!!"
Justin Bieber has incurred the wrath of fans in Argentina after appearing to disrespect the country's citizens by using his feet to sweep two flags off the stage during a weekend concert.


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"American Idol" may be dwindling in ratings and officially losing The Dog and mulling more drastic changes— but it still knows how to shock.
Angie Miller, considered by many to be this season's frontrunner, was axed one week shy of the finale. The piano-playing, Miley Cyrus lookalike sang through tears and a smile during her farewell song.
That leaves Candice Glover (YAY!) and Woodville's Kree Harrison to compete for the title. It was the final two I'd hoped for Wednesday (but not anticipated).
It was a bittersweet moment, since the three girls seemed to share a genuine friendship and camaraderie. The judges, however, seemed happy with the results.
Candice was the first person declared safe and into next week's finale. TEAM CANDICE! SO SO SO HAPPY. She likely sealed the deal with her masterful version of "Somewhere" from "West Side Story," And Kree's emotional breakthrough and backstory likely swayed voters her way.
Angie, despite so much talk about marketability and songwriting, was the only one who didn't have a real moment this week. She wasn't fully connected to any of her performances. (And, really, we've heard exactly one original from her on the show. I'm not sure that qualifies her as an esteemed singer-songwriter.)
Mariah Carey debuted the video for new hit "#Beautiful" (her hashtag, not ours). Dig the song, but the clip was mostly #cheesy and #awkward, with Mariah gyrating atop a motorcycle and inside a barn full of chandeliers.
Season 1o runner-up Lauren Alaina returned to the "Idol" stage, looking great but singing the oh-so forgettable "Barefoot & Buckwild." I can't imagine this song going anywhere. Better was Alicia Keys on the soulful groove of "Tears Always Win."
"American Idol" airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays on Fox. Catch me recapping the show during the 5 p.m. news Thursdays and Fridays on Fox!


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DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College shredded Anderson, 49-7, on Saturday to set a new Coressel Stadium scoring record. The Jackets also moved to 4-1 in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for the first time since the 2007 season.
The 49 points were the most for a DC team since scoring a 59-14 win over Bluffton at Defiance High School on November 6, 1993 and the 42-point spread marked the program's largest margin of victory since winning, 42-0, over Rockford on September 22, 2001.
Drew Kuesel led DC to its sixth-straight victory against Anderson and set new career highs with 225 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. The junior running back averaged 8.3 yards per carry over 27 attempts with a pair of runs over 40 yards, including a 43-yard strike to cap the scoring early into the fourth quarter.
Kuesel had help, as Rick Powell added 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go with a 21-yard touchdown strike through the air to Jon Carrabino.
The five offensive scores proved to be plenty for the DC defense, as the Jackets had six takeaways and two defensive touchdowns to silence the HCAC's second-rated offense. The Ravens were held below their season averages by over 200 yards and 25 points, as Defiance limited AU to just 1.2 yards per rush.
Kyle Longsdorf led the charge once again, as the free safety piled up 13 more tackles and returned an interception 20 yards for a score. The touchdown return marked the second-straight week that Longsdorf had returned an interception for a score and the third-straight game that he had hauled in an interception.
Kadeem Watson and Anthony Sierra also picked off Raven passes, while Joemese Scott recovered a pair of fumbles and ran one back five yards for a touchdown. Patrick McDonald, Robbie Lakes and Austin Hedderly also notched one sack.
Defiance posted its third-straight triumph, outscoring Mount St. Joseph, Earlham and Anderson by a 104-21 count during that span. The Jackets have averaged 266.3 rushing yards per game in those three victories, while racking up 13 takeaways and holding the opposition to only 2.7 yards per carry.
The win was the 35th for Rob Taylor as the head coach of Defiance College, moving the eighth-year mentor to within a single victory of tying Malen Luke (1988-1993) for the most wins of any head coach in program history. Luke's record-setting 36th victory came via DC's 59-14 win against Bluffton in the aforementioned 1993 season finale.
Defiance (4-3, 4-1 HCAC) will look to continue its strong play when it hosts Rose-Hulman (4-3, 3-2 HCAC) on October 30 at 1:30 pm. The game will be the final home contest of the 2010 campaign for the Jackets.
DC will honor its senior class prior to the start of the game and will also join the NCAA in hosting its annual "Take a Kid to the Game" promotion.


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- House Bill 810 would significantly increase the cost of consumer finance loans in North Carolina by injecting new fees, higher rates and other troubling provisions into the law that governs these loans.
- There is no need to change the law. According to a Feb. 2011 report from the state Commissioner of Banks, these lenders are profitable (even during the depths of the recession), and no changes of this kind are needed in consumer finance laws.
- This industry, which is dominated by six out-of-state lenders like Citi-Financial and American General, control the vast majority of the North Carolina market. These six big companies dominate 80 percent of our state's consumer lending, and can already charge interest rates as high as 54 percent APR.
When North Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet, state leaders should do all they can to help. That starts with maintaining critical safeguards that protect consumers – particularly on products like high-cost loans that risk taking families into a spiral of debt.
For decades, North Carolina's laws regulating consumer loans have proven to be a necessary and wise consumer protection policy. By all credible accounts, the lending industry remains widely profitable.
Despite this, there is now a push to weaken these crucial protections, allowing consumer finance companies to charge much higher interest rates and fees. Since these companies, dominated by six large out-of-state lenders, almost always charge the maximum rates allowed under the law, changes in this bill will become the price consumers pay.
House Bill 810 would significantly increase costs to the consumer during a time when those consumers are already facing economic pressure, layoffs, and stagnant wages. That's why North Carolina consumer organizations are joining together to oppose this push to make consumer loans more expensive for struggling families.
Currently, state law limits the annual percentage rate (APR) for consumer loans to an effective annual rate as high as 54 percent. This is already a significant interest rate, and it allows lenders to make a profit. A study by the NC Commissioner of Banks found that the consumer lending industry has remained profitable – even during the lowest points of the recession when other financial institutions were struggling and failing.
These profits are mostly concentrated in the hands of out-of-state corporations. About 80 percent of the consumer lending market is dominated by six large national companies, including Citigroup-owned Citi-Financial and American General, which is owned by AIG and a New York hedge fund.
This legislation would take money directly out of the pockets of everyday working families in order to enrich already profitable lenders, some of whom have already received bailout funds from the federal government.
Making loans more expensive at a time when North Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet is wrong for the economy and wrong for North Carolina.
The Coalition for Responsible Lending, a collection of organizations which represents more than 3 million North Carolinians, is opposed to the legislation.
The Justice Center is a proud member of this coalition. Other organizations signed on to oppose the bill include AARP of North Carolina, the NC NAACP, and the Center for Responsible Lending.
North Carolina has a tradition of wise regulation on abusive lending practices. This tradition has enabled our state to protect families while also allowing business to thrive. It's one of the reasons many average North Carolina families are better off than their peers in other states.
Gutting these common-sense protections would always be troubling. But to do so at this time, when families are struggling but lenders are profitable, is particularly ill-advised. State leaders should maintain these essential consumer protections.


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The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at a Bluffton apartment complex late last night.
Two 20-year-old men reported being robbed by two unknown black men at Simmons Cay Apartments last night. The victims said they were sitting in a parked vehicle when two men, apparently armed, yelled at them to open the doors. The suspects then allegedly pulled the two from the car and pushed them to the ground at gunpoint.
But both victims fled, escaping unharmed but finding their cell phones missing when they returned a short while later.
The suspects were both described as black males between the ages of 18 and 25 and approximately 5'07", 160 lbs. One was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black jogging pants. The other was wearing a grey skull cap, grey sweatshirt and khaki pants.


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Texas: 67% Of Repubs Want Obama Impeached; 15% Of Blacks Support Impeachment
67 Percent of Texas Republicans Want Obama Impeached
By Noel Sheppard @ News Busters
impeachment of President Obama.
Of greater concern for liberals: the poll was conducted by the left-leaning Public Policy Polling.
As a whole, Texans opposed impeachment 50 percent to 39 percent.
But in the crosstabs, PPP broke this down by party affiliation with Democrats opposed 83 percent to 12 percent, Republicans in favor 67 percent to 18 percent, and Independents opposed 54 percent to 32 percent.
Amazing that even 12 percent of Democrats support impeachment.
Also interesting was the racial breakdown concerning this issue with Whites supporting impeachment 48 percent to 41 percent, Blacks opposed 80 percent to 15 percent, and Hispanics opposed 58 percent to 30 percent.
Again, it's amazing that even 15 percent of Blacks would support his impeachment.
CONTINUED HERE: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2013/01/30/67-percent-texas-republicans-want-obama-impeached
Candidate For Nevada Governor: No Need To Impeach Obama; He Was Never Eligible - VIDEO HERE.
2006: Obama In Kenya: I Am So Proud To Come Back Home - VIDEO HERE.
2007: Michelle Obama Declares Obama Is Kenyan And America Is Mean - VIDEO HERE.
2008: Michelle Obama Declares Barack Obama's Home Country Is Kenya - VIDEO HERE.
FLASHBACK: Obama Is The Original Birther! Obama In 1991 Stated In His Own Bio He Was Born In Kenya. DETAILS HERE.
-ARTICLE II ELIGIBILITY FACTS HERE: http://www.art2superpac.com/issues.html


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dustinmroberts wrote:Any chance you could give us a step by step on how you attached the mount to the falcon? I'd love to do something like this!
Gooker1 wrote:That's just brilliant work! I would love to see video on all the working functions! Hopefully you can load something on youtube down the road.
Andi wrote:thanks for the video. So you built this bracket with the black technic bricks, screwed these on the mount, and then connect the Falcon with these two red pins?
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