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Cozumel Relief Divers Helping Divers is a grassroots effort to provide direct financial support to Cozumel dive masters, captains and dive workers affected by Hurricane Wilma. This fund was originally set up by divers at www.scubadiving.com after Hurricane Emily and is now operating to help people that have provided many of us with great dive trips. All funds will be accounted for by Christi Courtney who lives on Cozumel and runs the Blue XTSea dive operation. For more information or if you wish to make a donation visit: www.cozumelrelief.com Cozumel Chrysalis Group Provides educational support to ensure children from families with very limited resources are able to attend public school. Chrysalis accepts donations of school supplies from their Wish List, new and gently used clothing, and monetary donations. Chrysalis is a Mexican non-profit organization. Email: email@example.com For more information or if you wish to make a donation visit: The Chrysalis Website Cozumel Cruz Roja (Red Cross) In addition to disaster relief, the Red Cross provides the only 24-hour ambulance service on the island, vital emergency and clinical services to local citizens and tourists. The Wish List of medical supplies is coordinated by Deb Bollag, Cruz Rojas US Coordinator. She also collects/processes US $ donations (next scheduled for week of 12/5) via PayPal, VISA, Mastercard, EFT/ACH and checks free of charge. Debs Email: email@example.com Donors who prefer to wire peso-denominated donations directly to Cruz Rojas account may request info from Deb or email@example.com Cuidad de Angeles Is a Christian childrens home for orphaned, abandoned, abused and needy children from Cozumel and the Yucatan peninsula. They accept monetary donations and have a published Wish List of needs for the children. It is a 501(3c) non-profit organization; donations are tax deductible. For more information or to make a donation visit: www.ciudaddeangeles.org or email: email@example.com Humane Society of Cozumel Is a non-profit animal shelter/clinic. A veterinarian and vet technician provide basic veterinary services at a low cost and spay/neuter surgeries for a donation. The clinic also offers a pet adoption program and humane euthanasia when needed. Financial donations and supplies from their Wish List are appreciated. For more information visit: Humane Society or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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The world's most profitable hedge fund is...
A fund managed by Steve Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors, a hedge fund manager that is attracting scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its ongoing insider trading inquiry, was the most profitable hedge fund in the world last year, according to annual rankings by Bloomberg Markets magazine.
SAC Capital International, Cohen's long/short equity strategy, tops the ranking of the 20 most profitable hedge funds in the world (see table). The $9bn fund, which was the third most profitable hedge fund in the previous year's rankings, gained 10% in the first 10 months of last year, after 8% in 2011. It brought home $789.5m in profits.
Performance puts it at 86th place in Bloomberg's rankings of the best performing large hedge funds, but SAC was propelled up the profitability rankings by the high fees it charges, with a 3% management fee and performance fees of up to 50%, according to investors.
In November, the SEC told Cohen's $14bn firm that it was considering suing it for civil fraud related to insider trading, in which former and current employees are alleged to have been involved. According to a Thomson Reuters report at the time, a spokesman for SAC said that Cohen and SAC were confident they have acted appropriately.
In second place is Viking Global Investors' Viking Global Equities fund, beating Och-Ziff Capital Management's OZ Master fund in third place.
European funds are notably absent from the top of the rankings: BlueCrest Capital Management's BlueCrest International fund is the most profitable European fund on the list, reaching 18th place with profits of $157.3m, according to Bloomberg.
The feature, published in the February edition of Bloomberg Markets magazine, also ranks the 100 top-performing large hedge funds in the first 10 months of 2012, defined as those managing more than $1bn.
Metacapital Management's mortgage-backed arbitrage fund Metacapital Mortgage Opportunities fund takes the top spot, with a 37.8% gain last year through October.
Three of the top five funds in the Bloomberg Markets list invested in mortgage securities, the best-performing strategy in 2012, with an average return of 20.2% against an industry average of just 1.3%, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
In second place is Pine River Fixed Income, another mortgage-backed arbitrage strategy. The fund, which is managed by Pine River Capital Management, was up 32.9% during the 10-month period. Pine River's Pine River Liquid Mortgage fund takes fourth place.
Two European funds make it into the top five: Michael Hintze's multi-strategy CQS Directional Opportunities fund is in third place after gaining 28.9% through October, while Crispin Odey's long/short equity Odey European fund takes fifth place with a gain of 24.1%.
With $81.3bn under management, up from $77.6bn in last year's survey, Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates remains the largest hedge fund manager in the world, according to Bloomberg's rankings, beating Man Group, JP Morgan Asset Management and Brevan Howard Asset Management by a comfortable margin. The positions of these four firms are unchanged from last year's rankings.
Cheyne Total Return Credit 1, a $555m fixed income fund run by London's Cheyne Capital Management, tops the list of the top 25 mid-sized hedge funds, defined as those managing between $250m and $1bn in assets. The fund, which is run by David Peacock and John Weiss, gained 61.4% in 2012.
While a handful of funds achieved stellar performance last year, these big gains came amid a fourth consecutive year of underperformance by hedge funds. The average return of 1.3% in the first 10 months of last year compared with a 14% gain, including dividends, for the S&P500 Index during the same period. According to Bloomberg, since January 1, 2009, the average hedge fund gained a cumulative 13.5% compared with 69.8% for the S&P500.
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Matt Jensen #4: Savage Territory
- Brief Synopsis:
- Matt Jensen learns a lesson in courage, betrayal, and fate when he sets out to rescue a young woman from renegade Apaches, and brings into a savage territory a killer with more killing on his mind. .
- Long Synopsis:
- It was a duty to a dead man. Matt Jensen had promised his friend, slain by an outlaw named Pogue Willis, that he would deliver money to his brother in St. Louis. But Matt's search leads him from St. Louis to Arizona Territory, and into the company of a rich Easterner and his beautiful young wife. For Matt, the schemes of some citified land prospectors don't mean much, until the young woman is seized by renegade Apaches and it's up to Matt to save her from a brutal death... Soon, Matt Jensen is learning a lesson in courage, betrayal, and fate--the fate that brought this woman to his side--and is bringing a killer named Pogue Willis all the way to a savage territory...with more killing on his mind.
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- 9780786020003
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- Date of Addition:
- 12/29/12
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Palmer PDI-03 Speaker Simulator (£460)
Every month, MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - publish the best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.
We've collated the latest electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers and effects to have fallen under the expert eyes and ears of Guitarist and Total Guitar's test teams. All the gear on show here was originally reviewed in Guitarist issues 326-327 and Total Guitar issue 200. It was published on MusicRadar throughout March.
Scroll on for this month's top picks and click through to read each product's full review and check out video and audio demos. First up: here's Palmer's legendary Speaker Simulator reissued.
MusicRadar's verdict:
"Easy-to-use hardware cabinet simulation for recording guitarists."
FULL REVIEW: PDI-03 Speaker Simulator
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 326)
Patrick James Eggle Linville Gareth Pearson (£1900)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"A cracking electro with bags of presence and punch built for a long life on the stage."
FULL REVIEW: Linville Gareth Pearson
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 326)
Mesa/Boogie Multi-Watt Dual Rectifier 100W head (£2329)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"Plug into one and you'll find it very hard not to be impressed – the updated Dual Rectifier is set to be amp of the decade… again!"
FULL REVIEW: Multi-Watt Dual Rectifier 100W head
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 327)
Fuchs Overdrive Supreme 50-watt 2 x 12 combo (£3099)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"For serious players only (and those with plenty of cash), the Fuchs is a pro-level tone machine that will never let you down."
FULL REVIEW: Overdrive Supreme 50-watt 2 x 12 combo
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 326)
Vox AC30C2 2 x 12 combo (£822)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"If you've been put off by previous AC30s, this, finally, is the one to opt for and enjoy."
FULL REVIEW: AC30C2 2 x 12 combo
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 327)
Boss TU-3 pedal tuner (£80)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"Simple: a classic, updated. Success awaits you, TU-3."
FULL REVIEW: TU-3 pedal tuner
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 327)
Blackstar HT Stage 60 2 x 12 combo (£699)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"This workhorse gigging amp will pay for itself."
FULL REVIEW: HT Stage 60 2 x 12 combo
(Reviewed in Total Guitar magazine issue 200)
Gibson Dusk Tiger (£2799)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"An exciting new toy for well-heeled experimentalists. The rest of us will have to wait for the technology to filter down the food chain."
FULL REVIEW: Dusk Tiger
(Reviewed in Guitarist magazine issue 327)
Moog E1 guitar (£2899)
MusicRadar's verdict:
"An innovative approach has created a new genre of our chosen instrument. If you want easily controllable and infinite sustain, this Moog is the place to find it, albeit at a price."
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (92 votes).
In short: worthy cause,great run.In full: Thank goodness the ice and snow has gone,great to get my first one of 2010 out of the way and what better event to run than this one.Well marshalled,perfect weather and a great turn out.Well done to the organisers,will be back in the summer.Date of review: January 24, 2010
In short: Great race, well organised, fast with a couple of undulations!Date of review: January 24, 2010
In full: My first 10K after doing one other 10-miler. Thoroughly enjoyed it and got a PB!! I'm well and truly converted Date of review: January 24, 2010
In short: Now I'm back at home all cosy, I can say that this was greatIn full: A big PB for me. You really had to watch out for the posts and bollards though. Still, not much the race organisers can do about that I guess. Nice scenery and all in all a good race. I'd do it again.Date of review: January 24, 2010
In short: My first 10k race, will definitely be back. Sting in the tail in last hilly 1.5 miles - flat? Don't think so!Date of review: January 24, 2010
In short: A great race for your first 10kIn full: This was the third time I have done this race, but first time it was full. Organisers coped well considering everyone seemed to turn up at the same time. The toilets were very busy as others have mentioned but there are another set at the other side of the bar which not too many people seemed to know about, worth remembering.The race itself started off extremely fast, I think I did the first mile in 6.23 which about my 5k time, slowly had to slowly ease off and as this race made use of the excellent public footpaths in that area, there was plenty of time to achieve this without getting in others way. The course challenges without scaring and is well marshalled a drinks station is also provided half way around and is very much a welcomed sight.One other plus point was the choice of reward either a bag or a medal. I opted for the medal I know they just build but up, what they hay it was nice to have the choice. All of our party enjoyed the race; include one runner doing his first race since high school and his first ever 10k. He loved and certainly looks to have caught the runners bug and will certainly being doing this race again be it this time next year or the summer addition. Date of review: January 24, 2010
In full: Very good very well organised race with very friendly marshalls.Date of review: January 24, 2010
In short: scary start pace- I need to focus more on my on run - swept along - only 4th raceIn full: Lovely location with plenty of marshalls.Toilet facilities very limited, and when that blocked, well????Thought it was a very fast race, seems lots of club runners. Friend did a 40.30 and he was scared at the pace of others.Course not bad - some ups and downs (hills that is). Could be enjoyable if you focus on your own goalsDate of review: January 24, 2010
In short: very scenic, nice medal, very friendly would recommend and deffo penciled in for 2011!Date of review: January 24, 2010
In short: Decent atmosphere, decent PB potential, will defo run this course again!!!Date of review: January 24, 2010
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Chocolate Cake
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs, at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk (or 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
Put a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 (9 by 2-inch) nonstick round cake pans. Line the bottom of each with a round of parchment paper, and then butter the paper.
Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together onto parchment paper. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 4 or 5 minutes. Add your eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding each additional egg. Mix in the chocolate and vanilla, making sure to combine really well. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, in 3 batches, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Make sure to let it mix thoroughly.
Pour half the batter in each pan and spread it evenly with a spatula or butter knife. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 25 minutes. Remove the pans to racks and allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes or so. Loosen the edges of the cake from the pan with a knife, then turn them onto the racks. Remove the paper and let the cakes completely cool.
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Hordle is situated between the Solent coast and the borders of the New Forest and, although the present civil parish is somewhat smaller than the 3,854 acres it used to contain, its north-south boundaries remain much as they have always been. The first mention of Hordle is in the Domesday Book (1086) and its church is recorded in the cartulary of Christchurch Priory early in the twelfth century. The soils of the parish are based mainly on well drained gravels to the south and clayey loams to the north: the character of the parish is agricultural, although in times past a few salterns were operated on the coast. The distribution of dwellings has apparently always been of a scattered nature, grouping into several hamlets such as Tiptoe to the north and Taddiford to the south. There is some evidence that the main centre of population moved northwards, away from the coast, in the eighteenth century and, in order to meet this change, the ancient parish church was demolished in 1830 and moved to Downton Common, two miles to the north.
After about 1920 considerable infilling took place in the parish and this accelerated in the 1950s and 60s leading to a much increased population that largely seeks its livelihood in the neighbouring towns of Lymington and New Milton. The parish population in 1801 was 446 and by 1931 this had increased by a thousand and it has gone on growing ever since.
There was no school in the parish until 1860 and there are no endowed charities. Hordle today, despite considerable growth, still manages to retain its rural character helped by the green belts that separate it from the adjoining parishes.
Further information on attractions to discover in the area and other interesting villages to visit is available. For information on public services for Hordle please take a look at the Lymington local pages.


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Nets' Johnson beats Bucks at buzzer
Milwaukee starts second half with overtime loss
BROOKLYN - Joe Johnson hit a 16-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to give the Brooklyn Nets a 113-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night in Brooklyn.
The Bucks fell behind by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but rallied to send the game to overtime tied at 105.
Johnson's winning shot gave him a team-high 24 points. Brook Lopez and Deron Williams both added 19 points for Brooklyn.
Brandon Jennings led the Bucks with 34 points, while Ersan Ilyasova had 21 poitns and 9 rebounds.
The Bucks are now 26-26 on the season while the Nets improve to 32-22.
The two teams will play again Wednesday night at BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee.


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One year ago today, President Obama issued a directive entitled "Building a 21st Century Digital Government." The Administration launched a comprehensive Digital Government Strategy aimed at delivering better digital services to the American people.
We are pleased that, in support of that strategy, the State Department promotes the application of agency data in the public and private sectors. Our recently launched state.gov/developer page connects developers with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) they need to unlock government data. This page is the primary resource for developers interested in the State Department's data, and we will post information about the API, API Datasets Sampler, frequently asked questions, and the ability to get and maintain API keys.
Just this week, the State Department's Office of the Historian announced a web API that allows third-party web and application developers to integrate the live OPDS Catalog of Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) into their products. The FRUS series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and offers historians and researchers an in-depth look at significant diplomatic activity. But this is just one example of how we can use our data in innovative ways. API Link: http://history.state.gov/developer/catalog
Another API launched by the State Department is for foreign per diem rates by location. These rates are established monthly by the Office of Allowances as maximum U.S. dollar rates for reimbursement of U.S. Government civilians traveling on official business in foreign areas. Lodging and M&IE (Meals & Incidental Expenses) are reported separately followed by a combined daily rate. API Link: https://explore.data.gov/developers/docs/foreign-per-diem-rates-by-location
If you have other suggestions for APIs you'd like us to make available, send us your ideas, comments, or questions. We'd really like to hear from you!
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Curly Hairstyle For Women With Long Hair
At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Lady Hannah got lots of attention. Her long, curly hair went down past the shoulders looking so healthy and chic. With the hair parted down the center and her long bangs off to the sides of her forehead, she looks very attractive and classy.The haircut is long.The hair colour is a rich golden brown.


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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: Dec. 6
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- What's happening in small business today?
1. Hurricane Sandy weighed on small-business hiring last month. Small-business hiring slowed to a crawl in November, as many businesses struggle to recover from Hurricane Sandy. According to payroll-service provider ADP, small businesses added only 19,000 workers, the slowest month so far in 2012, compared to 52,000 jobs in October, Associated Press says.
Companies overall added 118,000 jobs in November, according to ADP.
As a result of the storm, companies cut 86,000 jobs from payrolls last month, with manufacturing, retail stores and hotels among the hardest-hit industries, Moody's says.
2. New push in Congress for startup visas. Entrepreneurs, investors and advocacy groups are banding together for a renewed push for special visas that would allow foreigners who launch businesses to stay in the U.S., according to The Wall Street Journal.
The group is pushing Congress to pass the Startup Act 2.0 bill, introduced earlier this year by Sen. Jerry Moran (R., Kan.) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group including Sens. Mark Warner (D., Va.) and Marco Rubio (R., Fla.).
The Senate bill creates "a new type of visa allowing foreign-born entrepreneurs legally in the U.S. to stay if they can raise $100,000 in capital and hire at least two American workers during their first year holding the visa," the Journal says.
3. What will be hot for the restaurant industry in 2013? Children's nutrition and local sourcing are the two hottest trends in the restaurant industry, according to the National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2013" survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs.
The 10 menu trends for 2013 will be:
- 1. Locally sourced meats and seafood
- 2. Locally grown produce
- 3. Healthful kids' meals
- 4. Environmental sustainability as a culinary theme
- 5. Children's nutrition as a culinary theme
- 6. New cuts of meat (e.g. Denver steak, pork flat iron, teres major)
- 7. Hyper-local sourcing (e.g. restaurant gardens)
- 8. Gluten-free cuisine
- 9. Sustainable seafood
- 10. Whole-grain items in kids' meals
According to QSR Magazine, respondents also said the best way to address rising food costs was by changing menus, adjusting plate composition and exploring sourcing options.
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The report called Arctic Climate Impact Science – An Update Since ACIA represents the most wide-ranging reviews of arctic climate impact science since the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) was published in 2005.
The ACIA was based on the state of knowledge in 2004; since that time several important reports have been released, including the IPCC Assessment Report 4 and the Global Outlook for Ice and Snow, and there have been significant research findings in the areas of cryosphere and climate.
The new study found that change was occurring in all arctic systems, impacting on the atmosphere and oceans, sea ice and ice sheets, snow and permafrost, as well as species and populations, food webs, ecosystems and human societies.
The report, commissioned by WWF International Arctic Programme, was compiled and edited by Drs. Martin Sommerkorn and Neil Hamilton, WWF International Arctic Programme.
The thematic literature reviews were carried out and written by Heather Main, Joan Eamer, Tiina Kurvits and Kathrine I. Johnsen, UNEP Key Polar Centre at GRID-Arendal, and Philip A. Loring, University of Alaska Fairbanks. The report also features maps and graphics from GRID-Arendal.
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At some point in tonight's foreign policy debate between the two presidential candidates, Governor Mitt Romney should send his very capable inner wonk on a long coffee break and press a big-picture truth that otherwise will go begging: America's strength on the international stage requires economic strength, and our economic strength cannot long endure under the weight of a government so swollen in size that it stifles human enterprise.
The connection between economic freedom and economic growth is well-established. The connection between the relative strength of a nation's economy and its strength on the international stage is also well established.
There are a lot of reasons for this, but it's maybe easiest to grasp by thinking about technology. Our strength rests partly on our position as a technology leader, which allows our military to do more with less. But we're unlikely to maintain that position of leadership if our government habitually suffocates our high-tech entrepreneurs under high taxes and hyper-regulation.


text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULAR GUIDE Managerial Accounting Associate in Business Degree Curriculum Code: 0247 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006) This program combines study in Accounting and Quality Assurance. Historically these skills lead to jobs in manufacturing. Today, however, service, merchandising, and governmental organizations are emphasizing cost and quality control. There should be an increasing demand for graduates of this program to assist management in budgeting, pricing, problem solving, statistical analysis, and controlling costs and quality. Job titles might be quality control auditor or cost accountant. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course. PREREQUISITES Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23. INFORMATION Contact the Business Careers Department, Old Central Building, Room 210, telephone number (517) 483-1522. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 39 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS ACCG 210 Principles of Accounting I 4 ACCG 211 Principles of Accounting II 4 ACCG 220 Intermediate Accounting I 4 ACCG 230 Cost Accounting 4 ACCG 231 Managerial Accounting 4 ACCG 260 Accounting Systems 4 QUAL 100 Intro Quality Assurance 4 QUAL 103 Probability/Stats Qual Assur 4 QUAL 121 Intro Statistical Process Cont 3 QUAL 203 Quality Systems Management 4 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 21 CREDITS Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below. CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits (See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above) Writing Core Area 3 Speech Communication Core Area 3 Science/Technology Core Area 3 Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3 Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.) CHOICE 2: Accounting Related 9 Credits ACCG 160 Payroll Systems and Taxes 2 ACCG 235 Budgeting 2 ACCG 240 Federal Income Tax I 4 ACCG 241 Federal Income Tax II 4 ACCG 280 Governmental Accounting 4 ACCG 290 Auditing 3 MINIMUM TOTAL 60 NOTE: 1. For graduation from this program, a student must have earned a minimum 2.00 grade point average in courses with an ACCG prefix and QUAL prefix. SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments. I II III IV ACCG 210 ACCG 211 ACCG 220 ACCG 231 QUAL 100 ACCG 260 ACCG 230 Lim.Ch. QUAL 103 QUAL 121 QUAL 203 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.


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Performance Benchmarks for High Performance Computing
Powering a range of server needs, Intel® server processors offer scalable performance and advanced reliability for every data center environment. From mission-critical to flexible and efficient, compare performance benchmarks from each product family workload.
Intel® Xeon® processor E7-4800 product family
Top-of-the-line processors for your most mission-critical needs, the Intel® Xeon® processor E7-4800 product family is ideal for high performance computing (HPC) applications relying on enterprise resource planning, online transaction processing, and more.
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text: For Parents – the Pediatric Amplification Loaner (P.A.L.) Program Parents of children with hearing loss are often concerned about the purchase of hearing aids for their child. These early years are a time of adjustment not only to the diagnosis of hearing loss, but to the concerns about the best way to manage the communication and educational needs of your child. Especially concerning is how each decision made for your child will effect his or her development in the long term. For this reason, the Hearing Aid Center has developed a Pediatric Amplification Loaner (P.A.L.) Program. The P.A.L. Program provides the best hearing aids for your child during the most critical time of development. Under this program, the Hearing Aid Center will loan the most appropriate form of amplification to your child and exchange or upgrade the hearing aids as necessary to meet and maintain his or her changing developmental needs. Why are the hearing aids loaned instead of purchased? infant Changes in hearing, educational settings, and technology can affect the type of hearing aid that is selected for a child. By loaning a hearing aid, the child is not "locked" into the first hearing aid selected at the time of diagnosis. Therefore, as changes occur or as more insight is gained into the nature of the child's hearing loss, the hearing aid loaned is changed accordingly to maintain the best possible fitting. This avoids the costly expense of purchasing new hearing aids each time a change is deemed necessary. What does the program provide? Upon purchase of the program, you are provided with a properly functioning hearing aid for one year. Minimal consultation fees may be incurred for exchanges and upgrades. Custom earmolds and other accessories are not included in the P.A.L. Program. How do I know if the hearing aids that are loaned are of good quality? All hearing aids loaned in the P.A.L. Program are no more than two years old. Periodic monitoring will be conducted throughout the year to insure proper function and appropriateness of the hearing aids. What happens if the hearing aid malfunctions or is accidentally lost or damaged? Malfunctioning or damaged hearing aids will be repaired without charge. Instruments accidentally lost or damaged beyond repair will be replaced with the same or a similar model without any charge for either parts or labor. There is a modest fee for replacement. What if we decide to discontinue our enrollment in the P.A.L. Program? If you choose to terminate participation in the P.A.L. Program, a prorated refund of the time remaining in the program will be issued. What happens after a year? The P.A.L. Program can be renewed and the process begins again. Make An Appointment Today! 617-573-3266 or Use Our Simple Online Form to Give Us Feedback We welcome your comments and feedback. Please include contact information if you'd like a response. Did you find this page helpful? YesNo Enter your comments: Please enter the code above, to verify you are human *


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Winter warmth.
Sure, there are days that are too cold to ride, but if you have the Giro 100 Proof Gloves, you can count those too-cold days on one hand, because these waterproof, breathable, and highly insulated lobster mitts will keep you protected when you really need it.
With the extra-warm split-finger design, the 100 Proof's intent is crystal clear: to keep you riding when temperatures drop well below freezing. Its 100g Thinsulate XT-S insulation provides ample warmth without excess bulk, and the X-Static AGrid antimicrobial fleece lining helps you stay toasty while it fights off unpleasant odors. To keep the insulation working even when conditions are wet, the 100 Proof features a Hipora waterproof and breathable membrane to keep out water and wind, and a synthetic Clarino palm that keeps you dry and provides lightweight abrasion resistance and palm padding.
The 100 Proof gloves don't stop there. They have an extended merino wool cuff that keeps out drafts and stays warm even if it gets wet, and plenty of reflective detailing to help you stay visible when you're on the road. Giro also designed the glove with Touchscreen Technology, so you can check your ride stats without having to de-glove and risk freezing your fingers.
Tech Specs
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Size chart
|Palm Circumference
|< 7in
(< 17.8cm)
|7 - 8in
(17.8 - 20.3cm)
|8 - 9in
(20.3 - 22.9cm)
|9 - 9.75in
(22.9 - 24.8cm)
|9.75 - 10.5in
(24.8 - 26.7cm)
|10.5in +
(26.7cm +)
|Palm-Fingertip Length
|< 6.8in
(< 17.4cm)
|6.8 - 7in
(17.5 - 18.0cm)
|7 - 7.4in
(18.1 - 18.8cm)
|7.4 - 7.8in
(18.9 - 19.9cm)
|7.8 - 8.3in
(20.0 - 21.0cm)
|8.3in +
(21.1cm +)
|Palm Circumference
|6.5 - 7.25in
(16.5 - 18.4cm)
|7.25 - 8in
(18.4 - 20.3cm)
|8 - 8.75in
(20.3 - 22.2cm)
|Palm-Fingertip Length
|6 - 6.3in
(15.3 - 16.0cm)
|6.3 - 6.7in
(16.1 - 16.9cm)
|6.7 - 7in
(17.0 - 17.7cm)
|Palm Circumference
|< 5.6in
(< 14.2cm)
|5.6 - 6in
(14.2 - 15.2cm)
|6 - 6.4in
(15.2 - 16.2cm)
|6.4in +
(162cm +)
|Palm-Fingertip Length
|< 6.1in
(< 15.5cm)
|6.1 - 6.3in
(15.5 - 16.0cm)
|6.3 - 6.5in
(16.0 - 16.5cm)
|6.5in +
(16.5cm +)
- How to Measure:
- Palm Circumference:
- Measure around your hand at the widest point excluding the thumb.
- Palm-Fingertip Length:
- Measure from the bend of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger.
Reviews & Community
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I bought these gloves for cycling in the 30s and below. The gloves come with an insulated shell and a pair of standard liners. The combo of the two is an incredibly warm set of gloves. I have used these gloves into the teens and my hands stay warm. The dexterity is not of 5 fingered gloves but this should be expected that 3 finger gloves are not going to have the same dexterity. I am able to shift and brake whenever needed. These gloves are the best cold weather cycling glove I have ever used. If you cycle in the cold and want to keep your hands warm then these are the gloves for you.


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September 17, 2007 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Missouri Approved for a New Data System
SUBJECT 2: New Name for Division of Medical Services
SUBJECT 3: 2 to 5 Year Growth Chart Clarification
SUBJECT 4: Fit WIC MO FFY 2007 Evaluation
SUBJECT 5: Updated WIC Reference Sheets for the WIC Formulas, Foods, and Food Packages
SUBJECT 6: Microcuvette Delivery
- Missouri Approved for a New Data System: We were notified on September 13 by Jean Liekhus, USDA Regional WIC Program Director, that Missouri has been approved for a new WIC data system. We have been waiting and waiting for this good news. In talking with Jean, the reason decisions were delayed was due to USDA needing to ensure that there were adequate funds available for food expenses. With increasing caseloads in most states, increasing food costs and reduced funds coming back in rebates, money was very, very tight. USDA has been using contingency funds to help states meet food expenses, so until USDA was confident states had enough funds to provide needed WIC services they were reluctant to commit for new IT projects.
Nevertheless, USDA was able to find enough money to fund our project. Mark Davis and Larry Rutledge will be meeting with agencies in October to share this good news and discuss what it will mean and the time line. If you have not made plans to attend the October program updates meeting in your area, we encourage you to reconsider. A reminder about these meetings went out in the September 4 weekly update. A team of state and local staff will be going to Oklahoma in mid October to thoroughly look at the model system we will be transferring. When they get back, the real planning and work will begin. Our time line has us implementing a pilot by late 2008. We thank all local agencies for providing information on printer needs and site locations. This was an important piece of our application for funding. If you have questions or want more information, please contact Mark Davis at email@example.com or Larry Rutledge at email@example.com. It is going to be an exciting year in WIC!
- New Name for Division of Medical Services: The 2007 legislative session ended with the passage of Senate Bill 577, the Missouri Health Improvement Act of 2007. Among its many provisions, Senate Bill 577 renames Missouri Medicaid to MO HealthNet. Effective September 1, the Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services, changed its name to the MO HealthNet Division. To assist in their transition effort, please change any references to the Division of Medical Services in any materials, such as references on websites, in new grant applications, correspondence, or brochures, to the MO HealthNet Division (formerly known as the Division of Medical Services). Also, effective September 1, the Division of Medical Services website address changed to http://dss.mo.gov/mhd/. All other contact information, such as address, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses, remain the same. If you have questions, please call the MO HealthNet Division at 573-751-3425.
- 2 to 5 Year Growth Chart Clarification: The state office has received questions from local WIC providers regarding plotting procedures for children 2 years and older. Children two years of age and older, and a minimum 29 ½ inches standing height (stature), must be measured using the adult equipment and then plotted on the 2 to 20 year growth charts.
The front-side was modified with the following characteristics in 2004: only the 2-5 year age range is represented. This modification allows for more space between age indicators and percentile curves, making it easier to plot and read; weight is labeled every 5 pounds with a line for every pound; stature is labeled every inch with a line for every quarter inch; age is labeled with each line representing 2 months. When plotting on the 2-5 year (front) side of the chart you will determine the child's age and then plot the true age (round and plot to the nearest month). On the 2 to 20 year BMI-for-age side you will plot the child's age rounded to the nearest quarter year. Effective October 1, 2007, these plotting methods must be used when plotting children 2-5 years of age. The Health and Nutrition Assessment Handbook (HNAH) will be updated to reflect this information and sent in a later weekly updates message, and included in the next WOM revision.
Attached is a sample growth chart to illustrate how to document and plot correctly for a child who is 3 years 3 months old. Please contact the district nutritionist assigned for your agency if you have further questions.
- Fit WIC MO FFY 2007 Evaluation: The due date for Fit WIC MO evaluations is fast approaching. This is a reminder that each local WIC provider that participated in Fit WIC MO in FFY 2007 is asked to complete the attached Evaluation (Table 8). Any agency that wrote a goal, objective, strategy or activity in the FFY 2007 LAP should complete the evaluation. On the attached form, simply check the nutrition and physical activity goals that your agency selected in FFY 2007, report how many participants selected each goal and how many were successful at making the behavior change. Then check which activity to support WIC staff or which community activity your agency selected and give a brief report of the results. A few open-ended questions give you the opportunity to tell us what is working well for you and what barriers you are experiencing as you implement Fit WIC MO. Return this electronically to Rita Arni at email@example.com no later than September 30, 2007.
- Updated WIC Reference Sheets for the WIC Formulas, Foods, and Food Packages: The WIC Reference Sheets for the WIC Formulas, Foods, and Food Packages have been updated and will be effective October 1, 2007. Although all updates are listed on page 1 of the reference sheets, the following are important messages:
- Policy Change - Low Iron Formula: The Missouri WIC program will no longer approve low iron formulas Effective October 1, 2007 to adhere with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations on low iron infant formula.
- Direct Shipment: The local WIC provider must contact the state nutritionist for a request for formula to be direct shipped to the agency when the formula requested is not available through the local WIC vendors. The State WIC office is the only authority to have formulas direct shipped for the WIC Program.
- Discontinuation of Formulas: Please note on page 1 of the attached WIC Formula, Foods and Food Packages document, the formulas that are being discontinued by the formula manufacturers.
Please share the updated reference sheets with your staff. If you have any suggestions and/or questions, please contact Takako Tagami at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail email@example.com.
- Microcuvette Delivery: Thank you for completing the Microcuvette survey so quickly. The Microcuvettes have been ordered from HemoCue. They are expected to arrive in your agency the week of September 24th. Those who needed a supply of Microcuvettes should expect to receive a shipment the week of September 24th through September 28th. Upon receiving your shipment of Microcuvettes, please sign and date the packing slip from HemoCue. Please fax the signed, completed packing slip to Christie Luadzers at 573-526-1470 by October 5, 2007. If the number of Microcuvettes listed on the packing slip does not agree with the boxes you received, please call Christie Luadzers at 573-751-6204 or email her at email@example.com. Some agencies appear to have sufficient supplies to last until we order again in the spring. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Christie Luadzers.
2 to 5 (front side) example statement
2 to 20 (back side) example statement
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|Prince Tour 100 (16x18) Scores
The Tour 100 16x18 is an update to Prince's EXO3 Tour 16x18. Featuring Prince's distinctive EXO3 ports, this racquet retains the incredibly soft and comfortable Tour feel. Pair that with this racquet's flex, and you have one of the most arm-friendly player's racquets on the market. The open 16x18 string pattern helped our playtesters find massive amounts of spin from all areas of the court, but they enjoyed it the most when they were hitting groundstrokes or ripping offensive returns. Our team also had few complaints with this maneuverable racquet at the net. If there were any area where the Tour 100 16x18 just didn't suit our games, it would be the serve. Some of our playtesters couldn't find a rhythm when serving with this racquet, while others dialed it in and found it to excel when hitting high kicking second serves. If you use, or used to use, an EXO3 Tour racquet, or if you're looking for a soft, flexible response when ripping heavy spin from the baseline, this may be the racquet for you!
The reviews are in, and our entire team really enjoyed the Prince Tour 100 16x18 from the baseline. All four of our playtesters are quite familiar with the EXO3 Tour line of racquets, and they all agreed that the great spin, power and maneuverability make this racquet a weapon off the ground. Spencer was immediately reminded of the previous version of this racquet, the EXO3 Tour 100 16x18. He said, "Thinking back to the playtest of the previous version, I recall the initial feel, or lack of feel, I had with it. I know I struggled at the beginning of that playtest, but this time around I knew what to expect and wasn't turned off at all by the muted feel. The comfortable feel and large sweetspot were very apparent, and I was dialed in right away. The specs line up well for what I like in a racquet. It had been a while since I played with an EXO3 Tour, but I didn't feel like I missed a beat when I started hitting with this version. I tend to prefer more open string patterns, and this 16x18 was no exception. It's slightly livelier than its 18x20 counterpart, and that is more effective for my game."
"Just like the previous version of this racquet, this one has a very soft and dampened feel," began Chris. "It was not as if it had no touch, but rather the feel is somewhat unique and takes some adjusting to. The soft frame flex and forgiving EXO3 ports create a very muted response. After a couple of hitting sessions I felt I had my touch and feel dialed in. Access to spin was pretty solid, and the racquet seems to offer very good ball pocketing, giving the strings ample time to bite the ball. The racquet is also fairly low powered, so I was able to swing fast, which resulted in good pace and even better access to spin. Switching between this version and the previous version was seamless, and I noticed a bigger difference in the feel of the string (one dropping more tension due to more use or slightly different playing polys) than any change in feel between the racquets. If I had to pick a difference, the new frame perhaps felt a little more responsive. However, that could have been due to our older EXO3 having spent more time on the stringing machine and hours on court rather than any built in differences."
Troy also loved the solid, yet extremely soft and plush, feel that this racquet provided him on the court. "While hitting groundstrokes with this racquet I began to question my current racquet choice based on how obsessed I was becoming with the pillow-like softness of this racquet. I felt like I could attack the ball off both the forehand and backhand sides without fear of any jarring vibrations. I also liked how the large sweetspot allowed me to take the ball on the rise with good consistency. In comparison to the 18x20 version of this racquet, I actually preferred this open 16x18 pattern over the 18x20 version because I could hit heavy spin balls. The shots that I fell in love with when using this racquet were the cross-court angles. When hitting these cross-court angle shots I was able to pull my opponent off the court more easily than with my current racquet, the Six.One 95 18x20. The only knock I had with this racquet from the baseline was that I didn't feel comfortable hitting flatter put-away type shots close to the lines; the feel was not quite as connected compared with my racquet."
"If you like to camp out at the baseline and slug groundstrokes, this racquet will suit you well," exclaimed Andy. "It's super soft and comfortable, and it gave me the impression that I was just whacking the ball around with a pillow -- a pillow that has plenty of control and access to spin, especially with the open 16x18 string pattern. The heft of this racquet gives it some nice plow through and stability for producing heavy balls, but it never feels like the ball just zings off the strings. The more open pattern does result in a livelier response, with a higher launch angle and less control."
The maneuverability of the Tour 100 16x18 helped our playtesters find quick volleys easy to combat, but they were craving a bit more precision. Andy found this racquet's heft gave it some decent stability on volleys, but (maybe because it's so soft) it did still tend to twist at times when he caught balls off-center at the net. He explained, "The port grommets, which give the Tour 100 16x18 its exceptional comfort, do take away some feel and responsiveness. I didn't feel as connected to the ball when my volleys left the strings as I have with other racquets, and the open 16x18 pattern didn't help that, either."
The maneuverability and a silky-smooth feel had Troy feeling confident when coming to the net. He said, "I found enough maneuverability, but the racquet still possessed stability due to the healthy swingweight. It was easy to get good depth on volleys, and the soft feel helped on drop volleys and acute angles. I preferred the 18x20 slightly more on the volleys because I felt that I could place the ball closer to the lines with consistency, and I felt more connected to the ball."
Spencer once again required no time to adjust to the feel. He said, "Because I'm playing more doubles these days I'm getting more volley practice by default. This stick offered plenty of stability while being maneuverable enough during quick exchanges at net. I really enjoyed the placement and depth I was getting. That said, this is the one shot where I preferred the 18x20 because it is a tad more precise."
Chris also enjoyed volleying with this racquet. He said, "Once I adjusted to its feel I was finding my targets well and enjoying the comfortable response. I found ample mass to keep things solid. Punching volleys deep with pace was a breeze. When it came to hitting drop volleys, I came to love the ball pocketing and soft response of this racquet. With a full poly stringbed I was getting a lot of grip on the ball to help me knife it away. This racquet offers a tad softer and more comfortable response than the 18x20 version. The only downside for me was a little less accuracy on volleys I was punching deep. While both versions are very, very soft racquets, the open pattern on this one makes it softer and livelier still."
Serves were the one area that didn't completely satisfy our playtesters. For the most part, our team struggled to feel connected to the Tour 100 16x18 on first serves, but our testers did find access to big kick serves when hitting their second serves. For Chris, however, there wasn't any particular problem. He explained, "One word sums up serving with this racquet: solid. I was getting a solid level of pace and spin. Consistency was -- you guessed it -- solid. I felt like I was able to start the point off aggressively and force a return error without any extra effort. Both pace and spin were easier to develop compared with the 18x20 version."
"For whatever reason, I could never get dialed in on serve with this racquet," commented Andy. "With the nice heft this racquet offers, I expected to be rewarded with a heavy serve when I got it moving. The generous flex just seemed to zap too much of the power out of my serve, making me swing harder than I normally would, resulting in a lack of control. I could get some nice spin on my slice and kick serves with the open pattern, but I felt this racquet lacked power and precision on serve."
Always excited about great access to spin, Troy was really impressed by the amount of spin he could generate when serving. "There were a few times when I had to check the racquet to make sure I didn't have the ESP version! My slice and kick serves were enhanced with this stick, and I found the amount of spin I was generating was making it tough for my opponents to hit clean returns. When I hit my flat serve down the T I found the control lacking a bit, and I wasn't finding the consistency I would have liked. I liked the 18x20 version a bit more for flat first serves. Overall, I was very consistent when serving with this racquet."
There was nothing that really stood out one way or another on serves for Spencer. Giving it a mediocre review in this department, he offered, "I don't generate much velocity on serve, and this stick isn't one that will supply power for me. I was happy with the control and tended to focus more on placement for effectiveness."
Our playtesters really enjoyed the soft, spin friendly Tour 100 16x18 when returning. They all found that what they enjoyed on groundstrokes carried right over to their return games. Troy loved returning with this racquet because it allowed him to take short, compact swings and get easy depth. He added, "The super plush feel felt great when redirecting the heavy pace on big first serves hit at me. I felt the racquet had enough mass to chip the slice return deep in the court. The maneuverability helped me get returns back even when I was off balance or stretched out. Overall, the combination of maneuverability, stability, plow through and plush feel made this one of my favorite racquets to return with."
Finding his experience similar to when he was volleying, Spencer said, "I liked the stable response and good maneuverability. They made it easy to hit good returns."
Chris could get plenty of spin on the ball when returning, and he liked how the balls he was hitting dipped right inside the court. He said, "The spin encouraged me to swing aggressively, which led to even more spin and some nice pace, too. I was firing on all cylinders on both topspin and slice returns. The Tour 100 16x18 felt just mobile enough to let me take the ball early and still use a solid swing. Again, the soft feel made for a comfortable response."
"This racquet shone on groundstrokes, and the success carries over to returning serve," said Andy. "It has a nice round head shape, which gives some added forgiveness at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions on the hoop, something I like when returning. The racquet is stable and moves through contact nicely, with plenty of control. With the open string pattern I could step back and take a big cut at the ball, producing a return with heavy spin."
Spencer - "The comfort, control and consistency."
Chris - "I liked the soft feel, even though it took a slight adjustment. The comfort is excellent and makes even very firm polys feel decently forgiving. I also found this racquet to be very spin-friendly."
Troy - "One of the most forgiving players' frames on the market. I was getting a ton of spin, and this is probably the most arm-friendly racquet on the market."
Andy - "Very comfortable and spin-friendly. It felt great on groundstrokes and returns."
Spencer - "None."
Chris - "Nothing really, except I still prefer the more controlled feel of the 18x20 string pattern, as I did when we tested the EXO3 versions."
Troy - "I didn't feel confident hitting close to the lines when trying to flatten out the ball."
Andy - "A little too soft for my liking, as the frame just seemed to absorb too much energy at contact instead of returning it to the ball. I never got dialed in on my volleys or serves either."
Spencer - "Obviously the comparison would be with the previous version. Other than the paint, I would say they're almost identical in playing characteristics."
Chris - "I could move between this and its predecessor without missing a beat -- great news if your EXO3s are getting tired and you need new sticks. Compared with other player's racquets, this one offers one of the softest responses. While at first it feels more muted, there is ample feel to be found, it is just housed in a unique response that may require a brief adjustment."
Troy - "Not a whole lot has changed between the past generations of the Tour 100, but I feel like the response has improved compared to the O3 and Ozone versions. The plush but solid feel is similar to previous versions of the Head Radical Pro, prior to the new Graphene edition. For someone looking for a ton of spin, like the Babolat AeroPro Drive and Steam 99S offer, but with way more comfort, this is the way to go."
Andy - "It's pretty unique with how soft it is. It plays somewhat similarly to the Prince Original Graphite 100, but it flexes way more at contact and doesn't have the same amount of pop. It's soft and muted feel is somewhat similar to the Volkl Organix 10. But once again, it kind of stands on its own, and if you're a baseliner looking for a control-oriented, super arm-friendly frame, this one will be right up your alley!"
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Spencer's Scores
|Chris' Scores
|Troy's Scores
|Andy's Scores
Spencer: 4.5 baseline player currently using the Wilson Steam 99S. Spencer uses a semi-western forehand grip, and hits with a one-handed backhand.
Chris: 5.0 all-court player currently using the Wilson Six.One 95S. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.
Troy: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a full Western Forehand and a two-handed backhand. Troy currently plays with a Wilson BLX Six.One 95.
Andy: Open level all court player with a semi-western forehand grip and a two handed backhand. Andy currently using a Wilson Blade 98 18x20.
Review date: January 2014. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
All content copyright 2014 Tennis Warehouse.


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2012 Spring Shan Lin Xi from FL -
Starting to oxidize a bit...but it's still enjoyable. One of my favs when it was fresh.
Devoted135 wrote:Enjoying (and trying to get my coffee-drinking sister to enjoy) the 2012 Oriental Beauty from Origin Tea. I'm failing to come up with a way to describe the taste, but this is definitely my favorite tea right now. If my morning black tea doesn't watch out, it might get replaced!


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Hello, I am trying to convert a MySQL query into a rails query. Right now, it only returns the player's name, but I also need an integer value for how many times he died.
SELECT player,SUM(amount) FROM Stats_death ORDER BY amount desc LIMIT 1
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Second Tupper Lake school budget passes; bus proposition fails
TUPPER LAKE – The second version of the Tupper Lake Central School District's 2013-14 budget passed today, but the district's second try at a proposition to buy new buses failed again.
Voters approved the budget 561-488 in what was still a larger turnout than normal, though fewer than the nearly 1,200 people who came out to vote in May.
The first budget would have needed a 60 percent supermajority of the vote to pass since it would have exceeded the state-imposed tax cap, increasing the tax levy by 8.35 percent over that of the current school year.
After taxpayers voted that version down, 685-512, the district's administration took another hack at the budget. They got rid of seven instructional positions, including two layoffs, and making cuts to things like extracurricular activities and all junior varsity sports.
The version of the budget that went to voters Tuesday was a full percentage point below the tax cap, increasing the tax levy by $274,954, or 3.76 percent, to about $7.6 million.
Voters went for that, but for a second time they turned down a proposition to buy two new buses, part of a bus recycling program that administrators tried to convince voters saves the district money in the long run. Residents of the district voted the proposition down, 561-475.
District Superintendent Seth McGowan said the numbers for the second budget vote ended up right where he expected them to.
"The results were about what we expected, just about 50 percent, but not much," McGowan said. "We did what the taxpayers asked; we brought it down below the tax cap.
"I think people recognized that we're doing as much as we possibly could within the restraints of the school district."
In the past, he said, any time more than 1,000 voters turned out, the district ran the risk of the budget failing.
He said he didn't understand voters turning down the bus proposition. He said the district will have to keep the same number of buses, but they will likely cost taxpayers more money in the long run.


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by Anton Shilov
The Android smartphone operating system (OS) continued its upward climb in the U.S. consumer mobile phone market in Q2 2010, according to the NPD Group. Due to introductions by HTC and Motorola, the Android managed to leave behind not only Apple iPhone, but also RIM's Blackberry, at least when it comes to the consumer market.
For the first time since the fourth quarter of 2007, RIM fell to second position, as Android took the lead among operating systems in handsets sold to U.S. consumers. NPD's latest wireless market research reveals that Android accounted for 33% of all smartphones purchased in Q2, ahead of RIM (28%) and Apple (22%).
"For the second consecutive quarter, Android handsets have shown strong but slowing sell-through market share gains among U.S. consumers. While the Google-developed OS took market share from RIM, Apple's iOS saw a small gain this quarter on the strength of the iPhone 4 launch," said Ross Rubin, executive director of industry analysis for NPD.
Based on U.S. consumer purchases of mobile phones in Q2, the top 5 Android smartphones were as follows:
"Blackberry 6 will soon offer features that have been popular in recently launched Android handsets, such as support for capacitive touchscreens and a WebKit-based browser. However, the Blackberry Torch lacks the large screen allure that has characterized the best selling Android devices at its price point, including the Droid Incredible and EVO 4G," said Mr. Rubin.
Model selection and promotions continue to play a role in the race for carrier dominance. According to NPD's mobile phone track, Verizon Wireless has maintained its lead among top carriers for the last three quarters comprising a third (33%) of the units sold in the U.S. mobile phone market in Q2, followed by AT&T (25%), Sprint (12%) and T-Mobile (11%). In Q2 Verizon Wireless continued their buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offers on all smartphones, including both RIM and Android models.
In spite of an overall decline in the number of mobile phones purchased year over year, the ongoing popularity of both messaging phones and smartphones, which are generally more costly than standard feature phones, resulted in slightly higher prices for all mobile phones in Q2. The average selling price for all mobile phones reached $90, which is a 3% increase since Q2 last year. Smartphone unit prices, by comparison, averaged $143 in Q2 2010, which is a 9% decrease over the previous year.


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It looks like somehow all but a few posts in MACCA-Videos got deleted. I had some server problems that I cleared up but could have led to this problem.
I haven't noticed any other missing posts. I do have a backup of the whole database that is a few weeks old. I could spend a few hours and pull out those posts I suppose.
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Debates of Dec. 7th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #62 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was wineries.
- Question Period
- Religious Freedom
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Mayor of Williams Lake, B.C.
- Iraq
- Child Pornography
- Poverty
- Riding of Kitchener Centre
- Search and Rescue
- Coach of the B.C. Lions
- Violence Against Women
- Iran
- Wreaths Across Canada
- Firearms Registry
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Minister of National Defence
- Port of Montreal
- President of the Treasury Board
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Search and Rescue
- Employment Insurance
- Employment
- Ocean Choice International
- Foreign Affairs
- Canadian Wheat Board
- The Environment
- Firearms Registry
- The Environment
- Pensions
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Foreign Affairs
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Air India
- Kyoto Protocol
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2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Toronto Centre.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Religious Freedom
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jim Hillyer Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, when Prime Minister Diefenbaker introduced the Canadian Bill of Rights, he said, "I am a Canadian...free to speak without fear, free to worship God in my own way...".
We believe this freedom to worship or not to worship as one sees fit as fundamental and that supporting it will support all other rights and freedoms.
We understand that religious freedom requires a separation of church and state, but this does not mean that we must separate ourselves from God.
Freedom of religion does not mean public spaces and public discourse must be free from religious expression. We should not, in the name of tolerance, become completely intolerant of public worship in any form.
History has shown that societies that protect religious freedoms are those societies that prosper and enjoy all other fundamental freedoms. That is why we are committed to the office of religious freedom as part of our commitment to stand up for freedom at home and all around the world.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Denise Savoie Victoria, BC
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, representing 2,000 democratically elected local governments, for bringing to Ottawa an important message last week about the value of working collaboratively. It made a strong case for being at the table to help develop a federal infrastructure plan that ensures future funding is stable and addresses the needs of our communities.
Many regions, like Victoria, are looking for better ways to fund green infrastructure like public transit or secondary waste treatment.
Now would be a perfect time for the federal government to work with the FCM to establish an innovative sustainable capital fund, kick-starting integrated projects that solve several issues at once, and provide environmental, social and community-based economic benefits.
I congratulate FCM for its hard work in keeping our cities healthy and vibrant.
Mayor of Williams Lake, B.C.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Dick Harris Cariboo—Prince George, BC
Mr. Speaker, Kerry Cook, the newly re-elected mayor of Williams Lake, B.C. got a strong message from the residents of that city in the recent civic elections.
Her voters said, "Kerry, we think you have done an incredible job as our mayor and we want you to continue with the great leadership you have given us", and, they said, "we know of your dedication to Williams Lake and the people who live there and we know you're going to do whatever you can to make sure the town remains strong and vibrant and economically viable".
Then they voted. In the three-way race against very strong opponents, Kerry Cook received almost 50% of the vote, a huge outpouring of support and acknowledgement of the great job she has done in her first term of office.
I congratulate Kerry Cook and I look forward to once again working with her and her council as we all strive to make Williams Lake an even greater place to live.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Judy Sgro York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, in the Zakho constituency and in Summel, both in the north of Iraq, the safety of Christians was yet again threatened by those pursuing a path of religious intolerance.
This time, terrorist gangs and extremists were incited to take to the streets as a demonstration against Christian beliefs. These demonstrations quickly and predictably turned ugly as the demonstrators looted and burned shops, liquor stores and banks.
The result was financial losses for the area Christians and, for those who complained about their losses, further personal violence was doled out.
The Chaldean Syriac Assyrian people, and in fact all Christians in Iraq, are facing appalling acts of violence and religious persecution on a daily basis. Government authorities in Iraq are either unwilling or unable to protect this vulnerable minority group from violence that borders on systemic.
I condemn these practices and I call upon the government and all parliamentarians to take action to ensure that the international community does what it can to protect the Christians in Iraq.
Child Pornography
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, eradicating child pornography is something that is very important to us. In recent weeks, a children's support group has done an excellent job campaigning for harsher penalties for people who view child pornography.
Child Safe Nation and its Quebec equivalent, Protéger nos enfants, joined together to collect tens of thousands of signatures in Canada and Quebec from people calling on our government to strengthen laws against individuals who produce and view child pornography.
As we know, this is a huge challenge, since child pornography has no boundaries.
I would also like to thank Dr. Russel Eyestone, from Quebec City, who helped mobilize Quebeckers on this issue.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
François Pilon Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by taking this opportunity to wish the people of Laval—Les Îles a happy holiday season. Second, I also wish that all parliamentarians would come together and resolve to make this country a better place for our children. We are part of the same institution that, in 1989, promised to eliminate child poverty by the year 2000.
It is now 2011 and some 640,000 children are still living below the poverty line. Two of every five food bank users are children. We must also recognize that this government has never made the fight against poverty a top priority in any of its budgets and that the gap between the rich and the poor continues to grow. For the happiness of our children, let us show some humanity and do everything we can to eliminate child poverty in Canada.
I wish everyone a happy holiday season.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Delta—Richmond East, BC
Mr. Speaker, at this special time of year, as 2011 winds down to give way to 2012 and new beginnings, I ask all Canadians to pause and reflect on those who do not mark the year's end with abundance and to consider those who need the comfort of friends and the kindness of strangers, especially the children.
In my B.C. riding of Delta—Richmond East, echoed throughout Canada I know, I applaud the effort and the caring consideration shown by committed members of our many community service clubs and organizations, such as Delta Assist, the Richmond Food Bank and our three Legions in Ladner, Tsawwassen and Richmond that create and distribute food hampers for needy families.
I also want to recognize school initiatives and the opportunities they provide for children to share with other children.
Christmas is such a special time of year. I wish my parliamentary colleagues and all Canadians a joyous holiday season and a very merry Christmas.
Riding of Kitchener Centre
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Stephen Woodworth Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, this weekend in Kitchener, local resident Julianna Yau Yorgan is donating her 30th birthday to the foundation that supports Toronto's Sickkids Hospital. Sponsors have covered the event cost and people who attend will each donate $100. Julianna hopes to raise $10,000.
This is a praiseworthy example of the generosity of the Christmas season. It is an example of the innovative ways Kitchener-Waterloo citizens find to contribute to the well-being of our neighbours.
On Saturday, I will be helping out with food hamper delivery for our House of Friendship that delivers aid through a myriad of services. I will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle, another group whose generosity is unbounded.
With the Working Centre, Anselma House, St. Vincent de Paul, Marillac Place, among others, and people like Julianna Yau Yorgan, these neighbours inspire me with hope and make me very proud to be the member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre.
Search and Rescue
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Ryan Cleary St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
Mr. Speaker, there is public contempt over the defence minister's use of a search and rescue helicopter as a personal taxi. There is real contempt back home in Newfoundland and Labrador, not so much over the misuse of a government aircraft, which is almost routine, not even because the defence minister misled Parliament. What is most unforgivable about the minister's embarrassing actions is that they take away from the real story, that being the search and rescue response time of the Cormorants, which is 30 minutes during working hours, 2 hours during evenings and on weekends.
Can members imagine a fire department operating with one response time during the day and another during the night?
The emergency response times of the Cougar helicopters that service the offshore oil industry will soon be 20 minutes around the clock.
I can tell members that the survival time of an offshore oil worker in the North Atlantic is the exact same as the survival time for a fisherman. There should be one universal response time for the offshore. That is where the contempt originates.
Coach of the B.C. Lions
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Randy Kamp Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Wally Buono, who, earlier this week, announced his retirement as head coach of the B.C. Lions. For the past nine seasons, he has been the architect of our successful Leos. Under his leadership, the Lions have won our province two Grey Cups, most recently 10 days ago at the newly renovated B.C. Place.
Through his work, the Lions are winners on and off the field. Coach Buono's personal values permeate the organization as players and coaches make important contributions to our communities. They even partnered with our government in a campaign to end violence against women.
He has won Grey Cups as a coach with B.C. and Calgary, and as a player with Montreal. These are a wonderful part of his legacy, as he leaves the sidelines and moves to focus his work on the front office.
On behalf of all members of Parliament and all British Columbians, I wish Wally well in the all his future endeavours.
Violence Against Women
Statements By Members
December 7th, 2011 / 2:15 p.m.
Fin Donnelly New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, today I wear a purple ribbon to remember and honour women and children who have lost their lives at the hands of a person they once loved and trusted. The second annual Purple Ribbon Campaign, organized by Tri-City Transitions, is part of the international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Its theme this year is "Peace Begins at Home".
I congratulate Tri-City Transitions, which provides vital support to those affected by violence and abuse. It operates a women's resource centre, a transition house with an emergency shelter and provides counselling and victim assistance programs.
Today I introduced a motion calling on the government to take five specific actions to help end gender violence, including raising awareness of the issue and its root causes, as well as increasing gender equality.
I encourage all members of the House to take action and help break the cycle of abuse.
Violence Against Women
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Maurice Vellacott Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK
Mr. Speaker, as noted, Canada is taking part in the worldwide campaign on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
The reality is that violence against women still too often occurs in our society. The question used to be: Why should we work with men and boys on ending violence against women and girls? The question now is: How can it be done?
I salute the White Ribbon Campaign, which began in Canada with a handful of men who decided to urge other men to speak out. Its work has been so recognized that we now see other groups involved in this campaign. Wearing the white ribbon represents a pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls.
Men and boys need to stand alongside women and girls when it comes to ending violence.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Irwin Cotler Mount Royal, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join fellow parliamentarians from around the world representing the Inter-parliamentary Group for Human Rights in Iran to stand in solidarity on this international Student Day in Iran with those who are courageously protesting the Iranian regime's systematic campaign of fear, violence and repression.
We call for the immediate release of university students jailed for no other reason than exercising their rights to freedom of expression. We call for the immediate release of the imprisoned Baha'i educators and leaders along with all Iranian political prisoners.
To those brave students who advocate for a free and democratic Iran, who represent the hope for freedom and democracy, we proclaim here today that we stand with them, that we will be there with them and that we will share freedom and democracy together.
Wreaths Across Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Eve Adams Mississauga—Brampton South, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is important that we as Canadians ensure that remembering our veterans is not confined to November 11. We should take the time throughout the year to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform.
It is for this reason that I rise today in the House to commend the work of Wreaths Across Canada. These wonderful volunteers encourage Canadians to honour fallen troops by laying wreaths at military headstones across the country, and they marked the inaugural event at Beechwood National Cemetery this week.
Over a quarter million veterans are buried in military cemeteries across Canada, and this organization is working hard to raise awareness and to honour our veterans who are buried in military cemeteries here at home.
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U.S. Names Weekend 1 Roster for World Grand Prix
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U.S. Women's National Team Press Kit for FIVB World Grand Prix
USA Volleyball Event Page for FIVB World Grand Prix
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2011) – U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has selected the 14-player roster that will be eligible to compete in the opening preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix Aug. 5-7 in Luohe, China.
The U.S. roster for Pool D in China includes middle blockers Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.), Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.), Christa Harmotto (Hopewell, Pa.) and Jennifer Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.), who will serve as captain. Outside hitters on the roster are Kim Glass (Lancaster, Pa.), Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.), Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) and Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah).
Setters named to the roster are Lindsey Berg (Honolulu) and Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.). Opposites on the squad are Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) and Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa). Liberos on the roster are Nicole Davis (Stockton, Calif.) and Tamari Miyashiro (Kaneohe, Hawaii).
McCutcheon will select 12 players from the 14-player roster before each match to dress and be eligible to compete in that day's match. The 12 players can change from one match to the next. Further, the 14 player roster for each of the three preliminary round weekends may change so long as the added players were on the 20-player preliminary roster submitted in June.
Other U.S. players not selected for the first weekend and still eligible for the future preliminary round weekends and the Final Round are outside hitters Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah) and Angie Forsett (Lake Mary, Fla.), opposites Tayyiba Haneef-Park (Laguna Hills, Calif.) and Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio), middle blocker Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.) and setter Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.).
The Americans are grouped in Pool D the first weekend as they attempts to defend the FIVB World Grand Prix title they won last year. In Pool D, the Americans face ninth-ranked Serbia on Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. (1 a.m. PT), No. 19 Kazakhstan on Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. (1 a.m. PT) and No. 6 China on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. PT).
Team USA travels to Komaki, Japan, for the second preliminary round weekend. The U.S. opens Pool H against No. 13 Dominican Republic on Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. (11 p.m. PT on Aug. 11), followed by No. 3 Japan on Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. (2 a.m. PT) and a rematch with No. 9 Serbia on Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. (11 p.m. PT on Aug. 13).
The Americans conclude the preliminary round in Hong Kong, which will be hosting two pools under the Hong Kong Coliseum roof at the same time. The U.S. faces No. 10 Germany on Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. (midnight PT), followed by No. 4 Italy on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. (4 a.m. PT) and No. 15 Peru on Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. (10 p.m. PT on Aug. 20).
The 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round will have eight teams divided into two groups playing a round-robin schedule Aug. 24-26. The top two teams in each pool advance to crossover semifinals on Aug. 27 with the medal matches played on Aug. 28. The Final Round winner receives $200,000, while each preliminary weekend winner receives $35,000.
The U.S. Women's National Team will face three teams ranked among the top six in the world (No. 3 Japan, No. 4 Italy and No. 6 China), along with three other matches against top 10 teams (twice against No. 9 Peru and No. 10 Germany). Team USA's nine FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round matches result in an average world ranking of 9.78.
Team USA has already competed in two tournaments this year, finishing with a fourth-place finish at the Montreux Volley Masters (June 7-12 at Montreux, Switzerland) and the bronze medal at the Pan American Cup (July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico). During the Pan American Cup, the U.S. defeated NORCECA rival Cuba in three sets during the bronze-medal match. The Americans also stretched Brazil, the eventual gold-medalist of the tournament, to five sets on the final day of pool play.
FIVB Event Web Page for 2011 World Grand Prix
U.S. Women's National Team Roster for FIVB World Grand Prix Weekend #1
# - Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 – Kristin Richards (OH, 6-1, Orem, Utah, Stanford)
4 – Lindsey Berg (S, 5-8, Honolulu, Hawaii, Minnesota)
5 - Tamari Miyashiro (L, 5-7, Kaneohe, Hawaii, Washington)
6 - Nicole Davis (L, 5-4, Stockton, Calif., Southern California)
7 - Heather Bown (MB, 6-3, Yorba Linda, Calif., Hawaii)
8 - Alisha Glass (S, 6-0, Leland, Mich., Penn State)
9 - Jennifer Tamas (MB, 6-4, Milpitas, Calif., Pacific)
10 - Kim Glass (OH, 6-2, Lancaster, Pa., Arizona)
11 - Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Nebraska)
12 - Nancy Metcalf (Opp, 6-1, Hull, Iowa, Nebraska)
13 - Christa Harmotto (MB, 6-2, Hopewell, Pa., Penn State)
16 - Foluke Akinradewo (MB, 6-3, Plantation, Fla., Stanford)
18 - Megan Hodge (OH, 6-3, Durham, N.C., Penn State)
19 - Destinee Hooker (Opp, 6-4, San Antonio, Texas, Texas)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Assistant Coach: Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Paula Weishoff (Irvine, Calif.)
Assistant Coach/Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison (Dana Point, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer/Medical Support: Jill Wosmek (Silver Lake, Minn.)
Team Manager: Ken Sullivan
Pool A at Bydgoszsz, Poland (Luczinczka Hall)
Aug. 5: Poland vs. Argentina, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 5: Italy vs. Dominican Republic, 7 p.m.
Aug. 6: Poland vs. Dominican Republic, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: Italy vs. Argentina, 6 p.m.
Aug. 7: Poland vs. Italy, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Dominican Republic vs. Argentina, 6 p.m.
Pool B at Nakhonpathom, Thailand (Nakhonpathom Gym)
Aug. 5: Russia vs. Cuba, 3 p.m.
Aug. 5: Thailand vs. Peru, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: Peru vs. Russia, 3 p.m.
Aug. 6: Cuba vs. Thailand, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Peru vs. Cuba, 3 p.m.
Aug. 7: Russia vs. Thailand, 5:30 p.m.
Pool C at Busan, Korea (Sajik Indoor Gymnasium)
Aug. 5: Brazil vs. Japan, 2 p.m.
Aug. 5: Korea vs. Germany, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: Korea vs. Japan, 2 p.m.
Aug. 6: Brazil vs. Germany, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Korea vs. Brazil, 2 p.m.
Aug. 7: Japan vs. Germany, 4:30 p.m.
Pool D at Luohe, China (Luohe Sports Center)
Aug. 5: USA vs. Serbia, 4 p.m.
Aug. 5: China vs. Kazakhstan, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: USA vs. Kazakhstan, 4 p.m.
Aug. 6: China vs. Serbia, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Serbia vs. Kazahkstan, 4 p.m.
Aug. 7: USA vs. China, 7:30 p.m.
Pool E at Zielona Gora, Poland (Sortowo Widowiskowa Hall)
Aug. 12: Poland vs. Argentina, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 12: Cuba vs. Korea, 7 p.m.
Aug. 13: Poland vs. Korea, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 13: Cuba vs. Argentina, 6 p.m.
Aug. 14: Poland vs. Cuba, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 14: Korea vs. Argentina, 6 p.m.
Pool F at Almaty Kazakhstan (Baluan Sholak Sports Palace)
Aug. 12: Kazakhstan vs. Italy, 3:15 p.m.
Aug. 12: Thailand vs. Brazil, 6 p.m.
Aug. 13: Brazil vs. Kazakhstan, 3:15 p.m.
Aug. 13: Italy vs. Thailand, 6 p.m.
Aug. 14: Kazakhstan vs. Thailand, 3:15 p.m.
Aug. 14: Italy vs. Brazil, 6 p.m.
Pool G at Quanzhou, China (Straits Sports Center Quanzhou)
Aug. 12: Germany vs. Russia, 4 p.m.
Aug. 12: China vs. Peru, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 13: Peru vs. Russia, 4 p.m.
Aug. 13: China vs. Germany, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 14: Peru vs. Germany, 4 p.m.
Aug. 14: China vs. Russia, 7:30 p.m.
Pool H at Komaki, Japan (Park Arena Komaki)
Aug. 12: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 3 p.m.
Aug. 12: Japan vs. Serbia, 6 p.m.
Aug. 13: Serbia vs. Dominican Republic, 3 p.m.
Aug. 13: USA vs. Japan, 6 p.m.
Aug. 14: Japan vs. Dominican Republic, 1 p.m.
Aug. 15: USA vs. Serbia, 3 p.m.
Pool I at Hong Kong (Hong Kong Coliseum)
Aug. 19: Kazakhstan vs. Poland, 7 p.m.
Aug. 19: China vs. Dominican Republic, 9:30 p.m.
Aug. 20: Dominican Republic vs. Poland, 3 p.m.
Aug. 20: China vs. Kazakhstan, 9:30 p.m.
Aug. 21: Dominican Republic vs. Kazakhstan, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 21: China vs. Poland, 8 p.m.
Pool J at Hong Kong (Hong Kong Coliseum)
Aug. 19: Italy vs. Peru, 1 p.m.
Aug. 19: USA vs. Germany, 3 p.m.
Aug. 20: Germany vs. Peru, 1 p.m.
Aug. 20: USA vs. Italy, 7 p.m.
Aug. 21: USA vs. Peru, 11 a.m.
Aug. 21: Germany vs. Italy, 1 p.m.
Pool K at Bangkok, Thailand (Keelawes 1)
Aug. 19: Cuba vs. Brazil, 2 p.m.
Aug. 19: Thailand vs. Argentina, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 20: Brazil vs. Argentina, 2 p.m.
Aug. 20: Cuba vs. Thailand, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 21: Argentina vs. Cuba, 3 p.m.
Aug. 21: Brazil vs. Thailand, 5:30 p.m.
Pool L at Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)
Aug. 19: Russia vs. Korea, 3 p.m.
Aug. 19: Japan vs. Serbia, 6 p.m.
Aug. 20: Russia vs. Serbia, 3 p.m.
Aug. 20: Japan vs. Korea, 6 p.m.
Aug. 21: Serbia vs. Korea, 3 p.m.
Aug. 21: Japan vs. Russia, 6 p.m.