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Wittenberg Awarded $1.17 Million For STEM Teacher Training Program
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Springfield, Ohio – In August Wittenberg University became one of only two private liberal arts schools this year to receive a grant from the highly competitive Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The $1.17 million award will provide scholarships to 16 Wittenberg junior and senior math and science majors who commit to teaching at the secondary level in high-need school districts.
Typically awarded to large state universities, the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program was created to respond to the critical national shortage of K-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program seeks to encourage talented STEM students and professionals to pursue teaching careers in elementary and secondary schools. No more than 20 schools received the Phase One award for which Wittenberg applied.
"We are extremely excited about the new opportunities this grant will provide for Wittenberg students," said Assistant Professor of Education Gina Post, who is the grant's principal investigator along with Associate Professor of Biology Kathleen Reinsel. "The Noyce Scholarship Grant will provide tremendous support for students already interested in STEM teaching, and we also hope it will entice STEM majors to consider teaching as a profession."
Eighty-percent of the grant funds will go directly to benefit students either as full-ride scholarships or paid internships in the field. Juniors and seniors who apply and receive the Noyce Scholarship are required to complete two years of teaching in a high-need public school for each year of support.
Post explains that the goal of Wittenberg's program is to provide more than just scholarships for students.
"The idea is to create a whole support system that not only prepares students to enter the field of STEM teaching, but to stay in the profession over the long term," she says.
In addition to offering scholarships for upperclassmen, the project will provide early field experiences for freshmen through internships in informal settings and schools and, for sophomores, internships at places such as the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where they will learn to integrate research into classroom teaching.
It will also pair interested freshmen with teacher-mentors who pledge to mentor a student through his or her four years at Wittenberg as well as the first year of teaching after college. Building on Wittenberg's established partnerships with high-need school districts in the area, the program's mentors will come from Springfield City Schools, Mad River Local Schools, or Tecumseh Local Schools. Students will complete their student teaching in one of these districts as well. By strengthening the relationship with these districts, the project will help to ensure a future pipeline of qualified STEM teachers to serve in area schools.
In addition to local schools, Wittenberg is partnering with AVETEC, Upward Bound, Wittenberg's Center for Civic & Urban Engagement projects Strengthening After-School Programs and Renewing the Core and the Creek, and Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs to create field experiences and internships for students. Once they have graduated, Noyce scholars can choose to fulfill their commitment locally or in any high-need school in the country.
Wittenberg hopes to nurture the professional development and growth of new teachers by bringing teacher-mentors, pre-service teachers and Wittenberg STEM and STEM education faculty together through a new STEM Teacher Learning Community that will include organized colloquia and opportunities for mentors and faculty to share their expertise with Noyce scholars.
Post said that receiving this highly competitive award from NSF speaks to the quality of the proposed program as well as the quality of Wittenberg's existing STEM and urban programs and the depth of commitment from Wittenberg faculty across the sciences and in education to be a part of this project.
"I see this grant as helping to provide a kind of 'circle of giving back' where teachers inspire students and those students become teachers who inspire the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and STEM teachers—and it keeps going," Post said.
Wittenberg students will be able to apply in spring 2011 for scholarships for the 2011-12 academic year and internships for summer 2011.
The grant period is five years, after which there may be the opportunity for Wittenberg to reapply.
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On the July 1 broadcast of his daily radio show, right-wing radio host Neal Boortz raised the false rumor of Senator John Kerry's alleged affair with journalist Alexandra Polier, which was first publicized by Internet gossip Matt Drudge on his website, The Drudge Report.
From the July 1 broadcast of The Neal Boortz Show:
BOORTZ: The Hillary vice presidential talk is heating up. Drudge is sticking by his guns on this and he's usually right. You know one thing that Drudge was onto that we never did get a follow up -- I wonder if this story is going to surface again before the election -- and that's Kerry's girlfriend. John Kerry's own intern problems. And then remember, very quickly, as soon as that story surfaced this girl hauled off and moved to Africa where she -- I mean, where is she in Africa? What is she doing in Africa? She basically was moved as far away from this country as she possibly could be. What, is she working on some missionary work out in the jungles of Africa where she can't be reached? So, no, that story, where did it go? It went absolutely nowhere...
Boortz claimed that "we never did get a follow-up" and wondered "if this story is going to surface again before the election"; in fact, the "story" was false.
On February 12, The Drudge Report featured a "World Exclusive" under the headline "Campaign Drama Rocks Democrats: Kerry Fights Off Media Probe of Recent Alleged Infidelity, Rivals Predict Ruin." On February 13, Kerry flatly denied the story to Don Imus, saying: "Well, there is nothing to report. So there is nothing to talk about. I'm not worried about it. No." According to a February 17 Associated Press article, Polier told the AP: "I have never had a relationship with Sen. Kerry, and the rumors in the press are completely false."
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Polier wrote a 6,000-word response to the scandal which appeared as a cover story in New York magazine on June 7. In the piece she addressed the specific questions Boortz would raise three weeks later. Polier clarified that she moved to Africa well before Drudge reported the story. As Polier wrote, "Five months earlier, I had quit my job at the AP [Associated Press] in New York and moved to Kenya with my fiancé, Yaron Schwartzman, who'd grown up there." And far from being hidden away out of view of reporters, Polier recounted how she was on the phone with an AP deputy managing editor -- her former boss -- within hours of Drudge posting his "World Exclusive." According to Polier's retelling of the episode, Drudge acknowledged that his "World Exclusive" should have included "a sentence saying, 'There is no evidence to tie Alex to John Kerry.'"
On the same day that Boortz asserted that Matt Drudge, is "usually right," Kurtz wrote, "Matt Drudge is hyping a 'top Washington insider' as predicting that Hillary will get the nod. (In the conservatives' dreams, maybe.) Hey, I'm a top Washington insider, and I don't think so. Of course, my inside knowledge is the same as this guy's: zero." Also on July 1, ABC News Political Unit's morning news summary, The Note, wrote to readers: "Please don't call and e-mail us for confirmation every time Drudge runs something; his 37.8% accuracy rate and quirky sensibilities (that's a euphemism) can have a disproportionate impact on the election, if y'all let that happen."
Neal Boortz is an Atlanta-based conservative radio talk show host and author of The Terrible Truth About Liberals, published in 1998 by Longstreet Press/National Book Network. According to statistics compiled by TALKERS magazine, Boortz has a national audience of over 2.5 million listeners through Cox Radio Syndication.
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Re: What to look for in a new boat
So what exactly is a "middle class joint" ??
It's the yacht club where the membership fee is less than your weekly paycheck.
It's the yacht club where you have a beer with the guys and they say "when ya joining, we'll sponsor ya"
It could be a $15 bag off the dude at the corner.
Take your pick.
Re: What to look for in a new boat
So what exactly is a "middle class joint" ??
Re: What to look for in a new boat
hi mysterybee,
As far as boats go with the big 4, Catalina,Hunter, Beneteau, Jeanneau. The dealer network on Lake ontario is excellent. Beneteau being the best and hunter the worst (for service). The Beneteau dealer takes care of the brand regardless of boat year. How many dealers give free tickets to the Annapolis boat show every year? I didn't buy from him either. Private sale.
If i were you i'd look at some Jeanneau's they may fit your bill. Keep in mind that cruising the lakes is like cruising the Ocean. Lake Ontario can get mighty rough in the spring and fall. You always want to be on your toes.
As far as marina's or yacht club. Yes, you will get more service from a Marina for the most part. I stay in a marina, yet, i have a full Yacht club membership ($350). Why? Reciprocals! On lake Ontario, especially the south side, finding a cheap berth/anchoring spot can be difficult. You will save money if you cruise the lake as a Yacht club member. I'd rather pay 0-$20 a night versus $80-$160 a night. If you cruise on the lake it's worth it and you will break even at the end of the season. Plus, you get to meet some great people by visiting other clubs. Other than Toronto, the rest of the lake has small clubs that are basically middle class joints.
Best of luck, There are a lot of GREAT boats for sale in your neck of the woods. You should find a broker you trust.
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Re: What to look for in a new boat
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The part of the purchase that makes me the most nervous is learning how to maintain the boat. That's why product quality and manufacturer support are so important to me.
The manufacturer of my boat, a Nonsuch by Hinterhoeller, has been gone for more than 20 years but I can get most any part and all the boat specific advice I need. A rigger in Canada that worked for Hinterhoeller has a business now selling parts. Another Canadian has a business selling custom made parts that in some ways improve upon the originals. More importantly, there is a very active owners forum that is a fountain of information.
I think that most Sailnetters have tons more experience than I do and can chime in on this and I don't know how unique my experience has been, but I suspect that if a boat has had a signficant production run then you might have similar success.
If you find a boat you really like, even if the manufacturer is long gone, then you might want to find and check out the relevant owners forum to see if it offers the support you need.
Just my 2 cents.
Re: What to look for in a new boat
It is good to see you both looking for boats ! Keep us posted when you buy so we can share the joy. I would also like to learn what your pros and cons work out to be.
It might not hurt to take an old salt along to look. You will find free advice and support here on sailnet. Advice from a mate that knows you is will be very good most times. If this old dog can see your options up close and personal advice may be wize to follow. In the end you have the final say. I was blessed to have help. He was a Catalina man but had many good things to say about other brands. I asked the ones I sailed with about what was in my price range and skill level. I found my choice by crewing in the summer.
If you are going to spend a nice bit of $ you might want to get a Survey and a mechanic. Ask if you have a engine that could cost a fair amount time and money to replace. Some insurance companys will want a survey. The survey in my understanding may not take a long hard look at the engine. They are looking at the hull for major damage to make sure she will float. Oil samples are very good indicators for the engine. Take a sample to have it checked. Catapiller service dealers and other services centers can do that. They will check what metal is in the sample. All engines have some metal from the wear but what metal types and at what % gives you a good picture of the the health of the engine. I have such a small low cost boat a Catalina-22 that I used free advice. Good day to you, Lou
Re: What to look for in a new boat
We too are looking for our first cruising sailboat for the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan). We are thinking of a 36-38 foot boat. We are looking for advice on what would be a good model to be a good starter boat. Our price range is around $50,000. I've read that a Catalina is a reliable and affordable choice, the "Ford" of cruising sailboats.
Re: What to look for in a new boat
"What to look for in a new boat?"
Well, I would suggest bouncing on the deck to see if that is shot / squishy.
Check the hull for damage.
Check the interior for signs of deck leaks.
Check the standing and running rigging; and winches for grinding (unmaintained sounds).
Run the edge of a quarter across the threads of the sails. If they break easily, they're shot.
Spin the propeller shaft to see how true it is, and wiggle it to check the bearing(s).
Look straight up the mast to see if that is straight.
Check the wiring, where it is hidden away, to get a "feel" for how corroded it is throughout the boat.
Look at the backs of lockers / cupboards etc., to see a lot about the overall condition.
Check the engine, run it from cold, and see what color any smoke is.
TEST / TRY every single device and equipment... to use in your negotiations... do the toilets work, sinks drain, windlass work, A/C work, refrigerator & freezer working? REally?
Check the bilge and water supply pumps.
The navigation lights.
Any hydraulics, (steering?), the rudder (which will be wet), and did I mention check for a squishy deck... ? :-)
Re: What to look for in a new boat
Just wanted to chime in on a few points. In our location, finding a slip or mooring was harder than finding a boat, and significantly dictated our choices. We were on a waiting list for 3 years waiting for a slip. Then off season storage was another headache. Also don't forget that these costs can be significant and should be factored into your budgeting.
I would also like to say I have been very impressed with the level of support for our Catalina. Beyond the association, and owners forums, factory support for a 20+ year boat has been great. I went on their website and just did a quick question to support, about availability of a replacement part. Two days later Frank Butler was on the phone helping me find the part.
Good luck, and enjoy the process.
Re: What to look for in a new boat
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The part of the purchase that makes me the most nervous is learning how to maintain the boat. That's why product quality and manufacturer support are so important to me....
Re: What to look for in a new boat
Wow. Lots of feedback on the marina/club question.
I live in the Toronto area and have a preferred area that has one marina and a few clubs to choose from. Now it's simply an issue of comparing benefits/drawbacks of each option.
In terms of the boat, I'm not married to any one brand. As I said earlier, I liked the layout of the Hunter 376 cabin but not the cockpit. I'd also like a fractional rig if I can find one but it's not a deal-breaker. Basically, I'd be happy with the cabin layout of a Hunter 376 or a Catalina 36 Mark II with a spacious cockpit and a fractional rig.
The part of the purchase that makes me the most nervous is learning how to maintain the boat. That's why product quality and manufacturer support are so important to me.
Again, I'm grateful to everyone who has offered their input. I've started collecting the most actionable suggestions into a list of questions to ask when it's time to spend the money. With your help, I can't go wrong!
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Ground Branch - From one of the maker of OGR and original R6 games!
So here's first gameplay video footage,it shows quite few stuff now (Game is in making already from 2009). They're going on kickstar,trailer bellow:
This thing's been in development so long I don't know if I can pledge when it starts. I bought a t-shirt from BFS something like five years ago, before the game even had a name. I'll be waiting for reviews on this one before putting more money down.
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Its kinda funny that people pledged money for Tactical Takedown or what ever was that scam called,from the creator of HALO.. When he put stolen concept art up lol..nuff said.
I'm looking forward to their KS project too. The gameplay video gives off America's Army vibes.
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There already is a recent thread about Ground Branch, which is located here: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/foru...ckFoot-Studios :) Maybe a mod can merge both threads?
This thing's been in development so long I don't know if I can pledge when it starts.
BFS was founded to be a contract for hire group in 2004 and have consistently done work for hire projects ever since. Sometimes it was just myself and other times there were others on board. Both games and military simulations. The last one being a 1.5 year stint with Tripwire on the latest Red Orchestra as well as some training stuff with the JFK Special Warfare Center and School at Ft. Bragg. I started Ground Branch in 2007 as an idea, a few renders and a set of design documents and set out to get it funded. I spent over a year and countless dollars trying to convince publishers to fund it with no success. I then spent another year trying to find a private investor with the same outcome. We started the forums and "announced" the game because we wanted to be a little different and provide insights to the community. This kind of worked against us a bit with some publishers actually. But that is how I wanted things to go.
During this time a small group of us were developing prototypes of features and making some art. We would share things that we could along the way. At all times though, everyone involved had other paying commitments whether they be jobs or contracts. So actual work on GB would go in spurts. We had times where 2 months would go by with no real work being done. Then have 2 solid weeks. This makes development very tough. To shorten the story, people had to leave the project and take on full time jobs to pay the bills or could no longer commit. I would be able to pay for help when I could and found a programmer that ended up taking those prototypes and building them into solid feature foundations. That was sporadic as well as I had to refill my savings to pay for the work. Along the way I learned UnrealScript so I to could help out on some basic things so that the project would not die.
So here we are today. We have a very solid foundation to work from, some good looking in game art and a working demonstrable game framework to build from. A lot of content needs to be made and features need to be finished and/or polished. A few secondary design ideas need to be implemented, but all pre-production is completed. Was the journey long? Hell yes, but it was also very non-typical with many starts and stop along the way. Self funding for an average guy like me is extremely tough.
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Loved OGR. All it needed was a better squad command interface. Mission design could use some work too but otherwise it was great. Can't wait.
O shit didn't noticed it,i immideatly went and made thread after i got mail from BlackFootStudios :D MODS MERGE THESE TWO THREADS!! Pretty please <3
I was excited back in 2007 it's kinda hard to maintain that now. I'll check it out when it is released, but the glow faded long ago. Maybe it will be NORGariffic and I'll love it. I guess we'll have to wait and see.The Medallion of the Imperial Psychopath, a Napoleon: Total War AAR
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At least have a thorough look at the KS page once it's up, and make a decision based on what you see. They still have the same ideas and vision as in 2007 and the background/experience to pull it off. It just comes down to finances.
I think anyone who has a slight interest in the "classic" tactical shooter genre owes it to himself to at least take 30 minutes and read up on everything (the GB Q&A with lots of info and the KS page once it's up). And just make an informed decision based on current knowledge, where they are now and what they will need to finalize this project. If you like what you see consider making a pledge, if you don't like what you see, don't make a pledge. Simple as that. Even if they announced the game too early and created frustration or grudge by doing it, I think they at least deserve a fresh evaluation of the facts once KS page goes up.


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The continuing economic crisis in the United Kingdom has created a new crisis in higher education as the number of those applying to enter colleges surges to new highs. University applicants were informed that due to a 10% rise in applications this year, there are currently 50,000 fewer spaces to accomodate those seeking a place at a university this fall. There are 52,000 more people applying, but the government has only allocated enough money to fill 3,000 more spaces in colleges. The most significant rise in student applications were in the areas of nursing, engineering, and courses combining sciences and languages. The cap on enrollment followed discovery of a $350,000,000 gap in university budgets.
The reality is whenever caps are set, those with money find the means to get around the cap and enter a college. Reality, as always, is that those from poorer families will be the ones who never get into college this year, and, next year does not look much brighter.
At a time when banks and stock brokers get billions of dollars to shore up their organizations it is difficult to explain why a few hundred million is not available for those seeking a university education. Perhaps, colleges should convert themselves in stock brokerage houses and ask for a bailout.


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Delays and Cancellations at PBIA
Flights are cancelled again, with freezing temperatures across the country.
There have been several cancellations of departures and arrivals at PBIA.
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The Canisius College Golden Griffins will travel to play at Youngstown State in the second round of the 2013 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Saturday, March 23, CollegeInsider.com announced today. The game between the Golden Griffins and the Penguins is set to tipoff at 7 p.m.
Canisius advanced to the second round of the CIT with a 69-53 win over Elon University Wednesday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The Griffs had five scorers post double figures in the victory, led by senior Harold Washington, who scored a team-high 19 points for the Blue and Gold. The Griffs held Elon to a season-low 29.4 percent from the field in the win, the program's first postseason win since March 23, 1995, when the Griffs beat Washington State in the quarterfinal round of the NIT.
The Griffs are 19-13 overall after defeating Elon. The 19 wins are the most for the program since 2000-01 and the 14-win differential between this season and last year's five-win campaign marks the largest turnaround in school history.
Youngstown State won the first postseason game in school history March 19, when the Penguins defeated Oakland at home by a score of 99-87. Youngstown State improved to 18-15 on the year with its win over Oakland in a game where the team set a school single-game record with 18 3-point field goals.
This will mark the fourth all-time meeting between Canisius and Youngstown State in a series that started Jan. 18, 1941 in Buffalo. These two schools met most-recently during the 2006-07 season, with the Griffs posting a 71-59 win over the Penguins in Youngstown, Ohio. Canisius is 3-0 all-time against Youngstown State.


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Hey there So Cal TDH'ers, I thought that I would throw this out to the community since there are several of us guys in the Temecula/Murrieta area that get together and talk Fett on occasion!!! On Saturday August 4th from 1pm till when ever I thought that I would open my house up to any and all So Cal Fett's. What will we do? Well like I really need to explain it we will talk Fett, bring items share does not matter if they are complete/in progress since we are never really done, and even work on your stuff if you can find the time between talking and checking everyone's stuff out!!!
If you are interested drop me a PM and I will send you my address!!! Since I am on a supper tight budget this event will be BYOB and BYOM as i will fire up the BBQ for anyone who wants to cook something up!!!


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400W Smoke Machine
Use this Fog Machine with any laser projector such as our popular Purple Haze laser projector and host the party of a lifetime. This fog machine is so simple to use, it houses a 0.3 liter tank that can last for hours and gives you that clubbing and rave experience right at home.
The versatility of this fog machine makes it appropriate for a wide variety of applications, such as home parties, discos, bars, pubs, clubs, raves, film making, theater productions, Halloween presentations and science experiments such as visualizing the flow of air.
The reflective and refractive qualities of the smoke created by this fog machines, makes it perfect for to be used in nightclubs and other entertainment venues to enhance the effects of lighting and laser arrangements, which will so brilliantly bring to life the laser projectors you use, by making the laser beam so visible and thus enhancing the mood of the partying environment.
How do operate the Fog Machine? Simple, once you take the Fog Machine out of its box, plug the power cord into any AC wall outlet, then plug in the 3 meter wired controller, now fill the 0.3 liter tank with the water+glycol mix solution (not included) and wait up to 8 minute for the Fog Machine to warm up. Once the Fog Machine has warmed up, the two LED indicators on the wired controller will light up red. Now all you have to do is press the button on the wired remote to produce Fog.
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I bought this desk for my son when he was nearly two. It was a bit big for him then, but worked, it was just harder to reach the cups with crayons/pencils/pens. It has adjustable tilt, and tilting it to the next to most extreme angle (not really very extreme) helped put the first cup holders in his reach. Now that he's 3 1/2, he can reach all just fine.
He loves having his own desk next to mine to do his art while I edit photos/etc. I certainly would buy it again, it is very sturdy, will fit him for a while, and has a fun design. The paper cutter works well, and is totally kid safe. The four cup holders are nice. It comes with all four. It looks brand new still.
The negatives I can see are this:
It's painted like a chalkboard surface, but isn't very functional as one. I tried multiple types of chalk, I seasoned it, and still no. We have a separate easel with a chalkboard on one side and a whiteboard on the other that he uses instead for that activity.
The paper can shift easily. My solution was to buy a huge binder clip and stick it on the top edge to hold it in place. It works and it's cheap.
The whole setup is big, make sure you have the space (the chair needs to come all the way out for kid to sit in it). The child will also likely need help getting chair in and out because it is heavy. The very good part about this is that it is very hard to tip (to me this is mostly a plus because my kiddo is very good at tipping chairs).
The shelf on the chair is frustrating in that it is open on both sides... It fits old artwork, or coloring books great, but if kiddo pushes from front, it is easy for it to fall out of back. Easy fix is to paint a small section of cabinet backing to match, cut to fit, and then use either detail nails or staples to secure to back of chair. Or just don't use it.
There is also a lack of storage features on the desk itself... It's fine for us, because I keep most art supplies out of reach until it's time to use them (my kiddo is way too creative... ;)
Even with all the potential drawbacks, I highly recommend this desk. I imagine my son using it for quite some time. It has certainly brought out the artist in him, and it has made what use to be time away from me time that we now share, both doing our "projects".
Good product Woot, start 'em young. By 2030 the whole internet will be cat videos and t-shirt sites. Someone has to design the next generation of lulz. :p
Bummer....I bought this full price in October for my grandson Alex. He absolutely loves it. He uses it for eating and games as well as drawing. My daughter says it's made well, was easy to assemble (Alex helped) and the colors brighten up the room. This is an excellent deal....wish I had another grandchild!
I bought this back in November. After the assembly was finished, which was quite easy, it looks to be very sturdy, colorful and practical for any up-and-coming artist. Hopefully my nephews will be pleased with this desk as much as I was paying such a cheapo price for it. Thanks Woot!


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The late Kate Smith was a famous alto best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," but this story isn't about Kate Smith.
This story is about Kade Smith, a Sandy native and current University of Utah student who doesn't believe that Rod Stewart, Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum should have all the fun. Like those artists, the 24-year-old pop singer released a holiday album this season. "A Merry Christmas from Me" will drop Nov. 27 on iTunes and Amazon.
"The team surrounding this project is absolutely incredible," Smith said. "Richard Parkinson, who also produced David Archuleta's 'Christmas from the Heart' album, has done phenomenal work on these songs. It's a different sound, but I know that people are going to like it."
Smith has another connection to Elder Archuleta. They share a vocal coach, Dean Kaelin, who has a studio in Holladay and was formerly an associate professor of music at Westminster College.
Smith answered the Tribune's questions about his inspirations, his day job and why we shouldn't confuse him with Kate Smith.
Do you have a day job?
I am a geek at heart. I'm the guy waiting outside the Apple Store when a new product is released. If you've ever called Apple with a problem, then it's possible I've helped you fix your Mac.
How did you develop your voice?
I have always been musical. My mom started me on the piano and other instruments when I was very young. Singing didn't come until much later, probably when I was about 15. My neighbor came to my house looking for my older brother. (Also an incredible singer.) Neither of us knew I could sing, but she asked me to sing for her. When she heard me, she was shocked. She gave me a solo in church and people started asking me to sing all the time. I then started voice lessons and decided to keep going. That was a defining moment for me and what ultimately pushed me to become a singer. I've been studying with Dean Kaelin for almost two years now. He has helped to develop my sound, range, tone, and has taught me a lot about the music business.
What inspires you, and what doesn't inspire you?
Moments are what inspire me. Songs that can capture a feeling or emotion in the instant that it is happening. It is almost a very potent dose of life and can make you feel something you haven't felt before. What doesn't inspire me? I can't say that anything doesn't inspire me, because everything has a reaction attached to it. There are things I'd rather not let inspire me, but that's how I have become who I am.
How has Utah affected you as a singer?
I've lived and traveled around the U.S. performing and for auditions. Directors and voice coaches have always said you won't find better training than in Utah. The opportunity to perform, audition, get in front of a crowd and not being as competitive as L.A. or New York City helps to nurture talent. The talent pool here isn't as big as L.A., but it is much more concentrated with talented people. The arts tend to be quite apparent in our culture, and that is why I ultimately came back to Utah. I wanted to get in touch with my roots and work on music at my own pace. Utah has really taught me how to be outgoing. People here are very friendly, and as I've lived in other places, people [there] think it's odd that I wave, say "Hello" to strangers or even thank someone for holding the door. From the time I was little, that is what I was taught you were supposed to do. Utahns tend to have that edge of being friendly and approachable. I think being from Utah has made me a better man.
Have you ever had déjà, déjà, déjà, déjà vu?
Haven't I done this interview before? I have probably practiced it at least 15 times in the shower. Seriously, I feel like I have déjà vu all the time. I have dreams that seem real, and then they actually happen. It's an odd thing. This EP has been a dream of mine, but does not feel like déjà vu. I can't even tell you how big of a surprise this has all been to me and how grateful I am for the journey.
What is the funniest musical joke you've ever heard?
I really get a kick out of music theory humor. Shirts that have a fermata on them and say "Hold Me." In high school I would wear a shirt that read "I Can't I Have Rehearsal." That way my friends wouldn't ask me to hang out with them.
Has anyone ever called you Kate Smith?
Not as many times as I've been called Katie. It was a bit rough when I was younger, because on the first day of school my teachers always pronounced it Katie, then for the rest of the day kids teased me about it. I've grown into my name and learned to love it. It's unique and people always remember it. That's why when the album was released, you'll just see Kade instead of my full name.
Are there any famous people in your family tree?
Not that I'm aware of, but I am considering a subscription to Ancestry.com for Christmas. Maybe I'll make that my next project.
About Smith
For more information about Utah pop singer Kade Smith, visit www.iamkade.com and @iamkade on Twitter.


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This first post is now going to be where I up my new pictures.
So I haven't been able to finish my vest but it's close. I need to weather it and possibly dye it. But I've got my chest, ab, and diamond armor attached so I thought I'd try my stuff on. Alot of my stuff isn't finished and doesn't have the correct way to attach them yet but most of this will be done this week. In the picture I didn't have my RF on my helmet at the time and on my gauntlets I didn't have my flamethrower attached yet. I have gloves on the way. I already have my cape but didn't have any way to attach it yet. Be kind as this is just a test fitting hahaha.
p.s. the shoulder bells and collar were held on by tape and kept falling off when trying to take the picture haha.


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This past weekend (8.15.09)
I finally completed my ANH and ESB Vader displays.
I've been working on Vader on and off for 16 years (which is when I first entered the hobby).
It's been a long road.
Before I show the new pics of the final completed versions, I thought it might be fun to show the various incarnations of my Vader endeavors over the years and provide some background info about each stage and what was going on at the time. I can't believe it has been this long.
I had no idea that building a ****** Vader costume for a halloween party would be the catalyst for my obsession with this costume and this hobby.
Although I have tweaked my Vaders (changing out or re-doing different pieces) over the years many times, for this thread I only selected the incarnations that I felt represented the major milestones along the way.
It began in 1993. I was 20 years old and working a full time job as a customer service rep for a company (very similar to Initech from Office Space).
I hadn't started college yet (got a bit of a late start) so I had absolutely NO building skills. I mean NONE.
My friend/co-worker was having a huge halloween party and I had no idea for what my girlfriend and I would go dressed as. This was right around the time that Lucas announced that he was going to go back and do Episodes 1, 2, and 3. As a kid Star Wars was my favorite thing until immediately after ROTJ came out. Then it was over, and being in 5th grade at the time, moved on to G.I. Joe and never looked back. I hadn't really thought about Star Wars at all from 1983 to 1993, and all because Lucas made the announcement.
So, with everyone getting all excited about the notion of new Star Wars movies, my friend suggested that my girl and I go as Vader and Leia. I told him it was impossible for anyone to make a Vader costume. It was WAY to complex.
He seemed to think it was totally do-able. All we needed to do was score one of those plastic Vader helmets from the 80's, and go to Radio Shack for all the electronics. Seemed easy enough at the time. :ohwell
For the next few weeks, we scoured all the hardware stores looking for anything that we could modify into the costume components. After much searching, I located a plastic Don Post helmet. I think it was around $80 or so.
From a reference standpoint, all we had was the Star Wars story book (which I still have) and a couple of 8x10 photos from ESB and ROTJ. It is crazy to me that at this point in time, I was using reference from all three movies and didn't realize the costumes were different. The end result of my first attempt is a complete amalgamation of them.
We bought LED's and enclosures from radio shack, boots from the army/navy surplus store, cape/robe fabric, and a set of black leather biker gauntlets. The chest armor was basically a flat bib, made out of stacked 1/8" acrylic sheet. It hung around your neck like a big necklace.
My girlfriend's mom sewed up a black vinyl one piece suit for the under suit.
We were able to find a boxer's abdomen pad that we cut into the shape of the codpiece and paint black. This was totally coincidence as the rumor of the original cod being a boxers cod had not been born yet. BTW, that rumor is totally false.
The chestbox was made entirely of acrylic and metal bits from the hardware store. This is the very first prop I ever built, and I still have it for sentimental value.
My girlfriend made her Leia costume from one of those old McCalls patterns. It was not too shabby all things considered. I made her belt out of sheet metal and silver snap covers. She had naturally long brown hair that she braided and made the buns (although much smaller than the ones on the wig Carrie Fisher wore).
When we were finished, we felt like we had costumes very close to the real deal (we must have been blind).
However, at the party we were a HUGE hit. It was great fun and even though I'm only 5'8", one one even cared that Vader was supposed to be a whole foot taller.
Here is what that first incarnation of costume looked like.
I bought a mannequin from JCPenney and kept the costume on it. You can see it in the following pic, and believe it or not I actually used that very same mannequin for all my other incarnations of Vader up until 2006!
After that, I was hooked. But spending a lot more time actually looking at real Vader reference and my costume, I began to see differences that I really didn't notice the first time around. I knew that I could do a better job without the time constraints of the pending halloween party from before.
The thing that bothered me the most about this first version was the small dome on the don post helmet. At the time, I thought the reason for the difference was that the dome was shorter. So I took 5 min epoxy and some thin plastic from the hardware store lengthened it, filled the gap with epoxy, then painted it.
If you compare the second version helmet to the first, it looks a ton better. Only from the front though, because viewing from the back it looked ridiculously out of proportion.
I built a new chestbox. This time I made a conscious choice to make it the ESB version.
I made new belt boxes out of acrylic sheet and a new belt buckle. My friend taught me how to wire a simple circuit using LED's.
This time around, I made shin armor for the boots. I used cut and stacked vinyl floor tile and painted it black with flexible car bumper paint.
Although you can't see it in the following pic, I made a lightsaber out of a sink tube and pvc.
Here is a pic of my friend modeling the version 2 costume. I later ended up selling this costume to a costume rental shop for $800.
With the stuff that is available now, and considering how cr*ppy the costume was, that price seems nuts. Not so much at the time.
By this time, I was halfway through college (industrial design), and amassed a small army (8) of vac formed modified marco style troopers.
I decided to put my new modeling skills to the test by doing yet another incarnation of Vader.
With newly acquired access to the internet and the resurgence of SW in the public eye, a ton more reference was available. Still nothing compared to what is available now, but it was a major difference compared to pre-1995.
At this point, the don post deluxe helmet was out so I had a (somewhat) cast off original to work with.
I set about sculpting a set of chest armor and shin armor in clay which I would later mold and make fiberglass casts. (I still have this documented on VHS tape).
At this time, there was nothing like this chest armor or shin armor out there to be found. I sculpted the shin armor in 1995, and the chest armor in 1996.
I sculpted and constructed a much more accurate chestbox, belt, and cod. I also had a fashion major at my college sew up a set of capes, robes, leather suit and gloves for me. I remember back in 1995, the few fellow prop builders I knew thought I was nuts for spending the money and going to the extreme of making an entire suit out of leather. At that point in time, a full leather Vader suit was unheard of.
I also sourced a heiland syncronar flash for the saber (which at the time we all believed was correct).
Several years passed where I didn't do any new work on him.
This is the version of Vader that I first posted on the RPF when I joined in 2001. I joined the RPF looking for a set of cast off original Vader armor and everyone kept pushing this GT armor. I posted that I thought it was inaccurate ****, and totally pissed off half the forum for saying so. I suppose not much has changed in that respect. :innocent
For this next incarnation, the main differences are the addition of my first version of cast from original chest armor, and a new set of cape/robes. Also, the black cape chain was found around this time by someone on the RPF and I added it to my cape.
Now we've come to the point in time where I decided that I wanted to branch off and make ALL THREE VERSIONS of Vader. However at the time of these pics, I still only had my one original mannequin (the one from the very beginning) and had to change out the costumes to display or take pics of the different versions.
I had finally acquired all three cast off original chestboxes, some of the found parts for all three versions of belts, and worked with another seamstress to make new sets of capes and robes.
Here is a pic of my 2005 ESB vader and the very beginnings of my ANH.
The ESB Vader was displayed at my local theatre for a few weeks to promote ROTS.
Since then, a lot has changed. I've swapped out about 80% of everything you see in the previous pic, keeping only the chestboxes, chest armor, and some of the belt parts. I've since been able to replace previous fabricated pieces with the real found parts, FINALLY replaced my puffy codpiece (that everyone would give me a hard time about) with screen accurate versions, had all 3 versions of leather suits made, and completed the nearly impossible task of having screen accurate capes/robes, and gloves made.
The capes and gloves were by far the most difficult pieces to get right out of the entire costumes followed closely by the cods.
The last step in finishing my ANH and ESB Vaders was to attach the posable hands to the posable mannequin arms. I wanted to have this finished by the time the gloves were completed, but other projects kept getting in the way.
Finally, I've completed this for all three displays.
I still have been dragging my feet on getting the ROTJ helmet painted, but I did manage to get him fully completed with the exception of that. After the painting of that helmet will be the absolute last task necessary to complete all three versions.
In the meantime for ROTJ pics, I've been using the finished ESB helmet as a stand in.
Stay tuned for new pics of the COMPLETE and FINALIZED ANH and ESB displays! (still taking pics)
Ok, here's a teaser.


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Phoenix Falls in Doubleheader at North Dakota
By: Jill Wunrow
GRAND FOLKS N.D. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay (13-16) softball team continued its four-game nonconference stint with a stop at North Dakota (17-24) at Apollo Field Thursday, April 12. The Phoenix took an early lead in both games but fell short, losing the double header against the Fighting Sioux.
GAME 1 - Green Bay 4, North Dakota 7 - The Phoenix jumped out to an early lead in the first inning when Stacey Butts (Greenfield, Wis.) hit a double to center field, scoring Danielle Peerenboom (Appleton, Wis.) on a fielding error. Miranda Reinke (Milwaukee, Wis.) followed up with a single to center field then advanced to second while Butts scored the unearned run for the 2-0 advantage.
North Dakota cut the Phoenix lead in half in the bottom of the first inning with an RBI single up the middle, making it 2-1. The Fighting Sioux took the 3-2 lead in the bottom of the third following a two-run homer with one out.
With two outs in the fifth inning, Green Bay regained the lead when Alli Rivera (Geneseo, Ill.) grounded out to second base, advancing Peerenboom to third and scoring Amanda Pozolinski (Appleton, Wis.) to knot the game 3-3. Stacey Butts followed Rivera with an RBI single to center field, scoring Peerenboom for the 4-3 advantage.
The Fighting Sioux tied the game 4-4 in the bottom of the fifth with one out with an RBI single to left field. North Dakota posted three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning off an RBI single and a Phoenix error, claiming the 7-4 win.
Green Bay finished the game with four runs on seven hits and one error while the Fighting Sioux scored seven runs on 14 hits and one error.
Both Allison Goecks (Beloit, Wis.) and Ashley Nannemann (Burlington, Wis.) pitched three innings for Green Bay.
GAME 2 - Green Bay 8, North Dakota 10 - In the final game of its double header, Green Bay once again scored in the first inning of play. Reinke led off the game with a double to right center field before Rivera reached base on an error, scoring Reinke for the early 1-0 lead.
North Dakota hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to take the 2-1 lead.
The Phoenix answered in the top of the third with two outs when Shannon Butts (Greenfield, Wis.) hit a two-run RBI double down the left field line scoring her sister Stacey and Jessica Hrncar (Bristol, Wis.), regaining the 3-2 advantage. The Fighting Sioux tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the inning with two outs, scoring on a fielder's choice.
With the bases loaded in the top of the fifth, Green Bay took the 4-3 lead when Paige Newtols (Green Bay, Wis.) earned a walk, scoring Miranda Spangberg (Wausau, Wis.). North Dakota scored six runs on six hits, including a three-run homer to boost its lead to 9-4.
Green Bay rallied in the top of the seventh inning, scoring four runs, including a three-run homer from Amanda Omahen (San Diego, Calif.) scoring Newtols and Stacey Butts. Omahen's second homer of the season cut the Fighting Sioux lead to two (10-8) but it wasn't enough as Green Bay suffered its second consecutive loss.
Both Omahen and Shannon Butts had three RBIs to lead the Phoenix in the contest. As a team, Green Bay finished the game with eight runs on 10 hits and seven RBIs.
Green Bay returns to Horizon League play Saturday, April 14 as it hosts Butler in a double header in its home opener at Ben Garot Field at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. The Phoenix will wrap up the three-game series with the Bulldogs Sunday, April 15 at 12:00 p.m.
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May 22, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm – Olympia Timberland Library Join us for an evening of zine love with Northwest independent media darlings Alexis Wolf (Ilse Content & Hyena in Petticoats), Amina Foxdye (Sugar and Heartstrings), Ariel Birks (Jesus Christ Su… Organized by Kelsey Smith | Type: free, zine, reading
November 16, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm – Barnard College, room TBD Featuring zine readers: Jordan AlamOsa AtoeMariam BastaniDaniela CapistranoMimi Thi NguyenJamie Varriale Velez and followed by a discussion. RSVP on Facebook. Organized by Daniela Capistrano, Jenna Freedman, and Kate Wadkins | Type: reading, &, discussion
August 3, 2011 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Olympia Timberland Library Tomas Moniz, founder and editor of the award-winning zine Rad Dad and the new anthology, Rad Dad: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Fatherhood, will read at the Olympia Timberland Library on Wednesday… Organized by Kelsey Smith | Type: reading
August 31, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm – Richard Hugo House Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm Alex Wrekk, author of the popular how-to guide of zine-making, "Stolen Sharpie Revolution," visits Seattle with UK zine writers Isy Morgenmuffel ("Morgenmu… Organized by ZAPP | Type: reading
August 30, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Richard Hugo House Date: Monday, August 30, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm Graphic novelist John Porcellino, author of the "King-Cat Comics" series, visits Hugo House for a slideshow presentation and talk based on his work. H… Organized by ZAPP | Type: reading
March 19, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Olympia Timberland Library This two-day event celebrates and examines the world of small press publishing. Friday night, local authors will read from their work and answer questions. On Saturday, a panel will discuss small pre… Organized by Kelsey Smith | Type: reading
October 31, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm – The Toronto Zine Library @ The Tranzac Club, 2nd Floor The Toronto Zine Library invites you to come and celebrate the Toronto launch of the newly revised & reprinted Stolen Sharpie Revolution with an afternoon of readings by: ALEX WREKK -- Portland,… Organized by The Toronto Zine Library | Type: zinester, reading
September 30, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Richard Hugo House Local artist, writer and zinester Greg Hofmann reads from his debut illustrated novel, "No Surrender," featuring a zombie romance and the snowy aftermath of the moon exploding. Additional performance… Organized by Owen | Type: reading
July 23, 2009 from 3pm to 8:30pm – Olympia Timberland Library Celebrate International Zine Month! Join zinesters worldwide in the 24 Hour Zine Thing project by creating a 24-page zine from start to finish in one day. Take a break at 7pm and listen to local zine… Organized by Kelsey Smith | Type: zine, workshop, reading


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Communication Modeling for a Combat Simulation in a Network Centric Warfare Environment Kyuhyeon Shin, Hochang Nam, Taesik Lee, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference
Effective and efficient information sharing in a warfare environment is a key feature of the Network Centric Warfare (NCW) concept, and a combat simulation model should reflect this key feature. Most existing combat simulation models adopt a simplified communication model, which may lead to overestimating an actual level of communication performance. On the other hand, while providing accurate assessment of communication performance, a low-level, detailed, engineered model for communication tends to be overly sophisticated and computationally intensive to incorporate in typical combat models. In this paper, we propose a communication model in the context of an engagement-level of NCW combat simulation. In particular, we use a propagation loss model to determine a success or failure of individual communication attempts. We also define a set of model parameters to characterize various communication networks deployed in a battlefield. Preliminary simulation experiments and their results are presented to illustrate the proposed modeling framework» Mehr lesen
Distortion of "Mental Maps" as an Exemplar of Imperfect Situation Awareness Victor Middleton, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference
This paper provides the first results of dissertation research that seeks to develop and apply an experimental milieu for the study of imperfect Situation Awareness/Situation Understanding (SA/SU) and of decision-making based on that SA/SU. It describes an agent-based simulation and initial results of simulation experiments conducted with that framework. The simulation experiments explore a specific, easily understood, and quantifiable example of human behavior: intelligent agents being spatially "lost" while trying to navigate in a simulation world.» Mehr lesen
An Online Simulation To Link Asset Condition Monitoring And Operations Decisions In Through-Life Engineering Services Benny Tjahjono, Evandro Leonardo Silva Teixeira, Sadek Crisóstomo Absi Alfaro, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference
This paper presents an online simulation framework that can be used to support operational decisions within the context of Through-life Engineering Services. Acting as a closed-loop feedback control mechanism, the simulation model is physically coupled to the assets and will be triggered and automatically executed to assess a set of operational decisions related to maintenance scheduling, resource allocation, spare parts inventory etc. Experimental cases comparing the online simulation against the traditional approach will also be presented. The outcomes have demonstrated the prospects of the framework in enabling more effective/efficient operations of engineering services leading to high assets availability and reduced through-life costs.» Mehr lesen
A Modular Simulation Model For Assessing Interventions For Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Christoph Urach, Günther Zauner, Gottfried Endel, Ingrid Wilbacher, Felix Breitenecker, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference
This paper discusses the development of an individual based simulation of interventions for better treatment of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The interdisciplinary subject required collaboration of medical doctors, Health Technology Assessment (HTA) experts and modelers.» Mehr lesen
Prospective Healthcare Decision-Making By Combined System Dynamics, Discrete-Event And Agent-Based Simulation Anatoli Djanatliev, Reinhard German, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference
Prospective Health Technology Assessment allows early decision making for innovative health care technologies. In our recent publications a hybrid simulation approach with System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modeling has been presented. This paper presents a mechanism to generate agents dynamically from SD models and extends the previously presented hybrid approach by process-oriented Discrete Event Simulation for hospital modeling.» Mehr lesen
RoPax/RoRo: Exploring the Use of Simulation as Decision Support System Mariusz Balaban and Tom Mastaglio
Several challenges of port/terminal and/or ferry company managers pertain to decisions for the justification of investments and concurrent operational tasks of roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) systems. This paper explores the possible uses of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) techniques as a decision-support aid for a RoPax/RoRo system managers.» Mehr lesen
Agent-based modelling to visualise trustworthiness: a socio-technical framework Shuyuan Mary Ho, Ram Reddy Katukoori; Int. J. Mobile Network Design and Innovation, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2013
This paper describes a socio-technical study based on physical world scenarios of deceptive behaviour occurring in a virtual collaborative environment. An agent-based modelling (ABM) approach was adopted to visualise trustworthiness that can signal deceptive behaviour in virtual communications among social actors. The modelling strategies were guided by attribution theories toward an agent's perceived trustworthiness.» Mehr lesen
Modeling the Cycles of Gang and Criminal Behavior: Understanding the Social and Economic Influences Bruce Skarin, Jeanine Skorinko, Khalid Saeed, Oleg Pavlov, 27th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, 2009
One of the challenges in developing policy for dealing with asocial behavior, such as burglary, vehicle theft, or violent crimes is the seemingly unpredictable rise and fall of activity. In retrospect these cycles in crime are often attributed to changes in factors such the size of a police force, level unemployment, or high school drop-out rate. What causes changes in these factors can some times be external to a local community, such as economic shifts affecting tax revenue, however many are internally linked. For example when crime is high, there is a call for more police and when crime is low, there is a justification for reducing the size of the force. Therefore, understanding how these factors are linked together as a whole may allow for better policies that reduce asocial behavior further and create more stability in the long term.» Mehr lesen
Large Scale Healthcare Modeling by Hybrid Simulation Techniques using AnyLogic Anatoli Djanatliev and Reinhard German, Computer Networks and Communication Systems Department of Computer Science 7. Proceedings of the 6th International ICST Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques
This paper describes a methodical and practical approach of hybrid model creation using the simulation tool AnyLogic. We focus on general modeling aspects and on advanced techniques using a Level-Based Architecture that help to develop large scale hybrid simulation models. An implementation of a stroke therapy use-case and its simulation results will be discussed. Finally, some practical ideas for validation will be outlined, as we experienced during the stroke use-case development.» Mehr lesen
Business Process Modeling and Efficiency Improvement through an Agent-Based Approach Dario RUSSO, Franco PASSACANTANDO, Luigi GEPPERT, Luigi MANCA
This paper describes the results of a practical experience of business process improvement and change. the business modeling approach, carried out through an agent-based model, has been applied to an operational process with the aim to reduce the overlapping of the operational phases and to improve the time-efficiency. Simulation outcomes and results are discussed.» Mehr lesen


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Great site btw. Very informative.
Just one question about the skirt - do the top squares overlap the bottom ones like tiles on a roof, or do the bottom squares overlap the top ones? The former sounds better to me.


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Arsenal Football Club have signed the Government's Sports Charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport. Club Chief Executive, Ivan Gazidis, joined fellow Premier League clubs in making a stand against discrimination and committing to eradicating homophobia and transphobia in sport.
The voluntary charter, launched by the Home Office last year, unites everyone who loves sport behind a pledge to reject homophobia and transphobia. To date nearly 3,000 sports fans and organisations, including the Premier League and the Football Association, have pledged support for the charter. The pledge builds on Arsenal's commitment to drive an inclusive atmosphere through its 'Arsenal for Everyone' initiative, which celebrates the diversity of the Arsenal community.
Upon signing the charter, Ivan Gazidis said: "Signing the Government's Charter for Action builds upon Arsenal's commitment to drive an inclusive atmosphere and calls everyone to unite against homophobia in sport.
"Football has the power to bring people together in a unique way and we believe there should be no barriers to feeling a sense of belonging to Arsenal Football Club.
"This is something we will continually drive - particularly through our Arsenal for Everyone initiative - which aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for our fans, staff, players and followers – whoever they are and wherever they are from."
Arsenal Football Club became the first football club to receive Kick it Out's Advanced Level of the Equality Standard Award in November 2011. Arsenal received the honour from football's equality and inclusion campaign after providing evidence on what it is doing to promote diversity and equality. It includes work in the community, engagement with fans and the development of club policies and processes to create equal opportunities for all, known under the umbrella of 'Arsenal for Everyone.'
Arsenal will mark the Arsenal for Everyone campaign at Saturday's match. The game is the Club's first home match in February, which also coincides with Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month, celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
Members of the public can back the campaign on Facebook. To sign the Charter, 'Like' the 'I love sport, but I hate homophobia and transphobia' Facebook page.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Re: 39th Annual St. Mary's Governor's Cup
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Re: 39th Annual St. Mary's Governor's Cup
No - there is a marina called Point Lookout on Jutland Creek - which is the creek due east of St. Mary River.
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Are you guys talking about the Point Lookout State Park, inside Lake Canoy? This doesn't match what I've seen. Or maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing??
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Yeah, I can't really say. They were "rustic" but ok when we stayed there a few years ago but really pretty sketchy this time. As we approached I thought they had put in floating docks, but we were soon disabused of that notion.
I was the last one off the boat, and one of my crew said "be careful you don't go through" as I jumped off the boat and he wasn't even busting my chops. The docks really were so decrepit that you might go through if you landed on the wrong spot. And you will be jumping down and climbing back up since the docks seem to be right at water level these days.
39th Annual St. Mary's Governor's Cup
I found Pt Lookout to be run down too, with a lot of empty slips. We were there a week before Gov Cup It's certainly a far cry from only a few years ago. My understanding is that there were financial issues with new owners. I think that the original owners may have bought it back.
Also not sure about the dock heights. They are at water level at almost every tide. Are they sinking? I don't remember them being so low several years ago.
Re: 39th Annual St. Mary's Governor's Cup
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Don't know but this was our 5th year and they've all been pretty tame and not nearly up to what I'd been led to expect. The worst part was the single, tiny shuttle boat from the anchorage. The poor guy was running on no fuel had been led to believe that there would be other shuttles. People were yelling at him, as if it was his fault.
Next year, we'll drop the hook and let the crew go ashore. I plan to sleep and swim and then leave after 2 or 3 hours. By the time that we cross over to the Yeocomico and tie up at our marina, it's pretty late. We usually drive one or more crew home, so by the time that we get home to Fredericksburg, we can barely stay awake.
I think if the townhouse dorms were cheaper and you were allowed to cram your whole crew in, the party might be livelier.
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What was up w/ the party?
Next year, we'll drop the hook and let the crew go ashore. I plan to sleep and swim and then leave after 2 or 3 hours. By the time that we cross over to the Yeocomico and tie up at our marina, it's pretty late. We usually drive one or more crew home, so by the time that we get home to Fredericksburg, we can barely stay awake.
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Sorry I missed you, we were running a bit late and I didn't have a car with me. Sounds like you guys had a great time on Victoria.
Audrey got smacked around a bit. We had 4 on board and they were light crew, real light. At one point we had a reef in and the #3 up and were still overpowered. Just didn't have enough beef on the rail. We took 9th in PHRF C. We rounded Pt Lookout and set the blast reacher, then set the chute about 1/2 way to the St. Mary's mark. Did everything we could to keep the boat moving in the light stuff, then we rode a nice puff in for the last 200 yds.
What was up w/ the party? Pretty dam lame incomparison to some other's I've been to. Explains why so many dip the line and head straight back the same day. Sad really. I hear they used to be legen-----dary.
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We has an awesome ride (for us). I had an awesome crew this year - a few that had crewed for Audrey (thanks Trevor!!). We missed 10th in PHRF B by only 2 minutes which was hard to take but beat another by 2 minutes so it balanced out. Compared to last year, wind was moderate in our view at 15-20 with occasional gusts to 25 (why was it only during MY watch??). We flew a double reefed main and 145% genoa with twist induced in the tops of both sails to flatten the boat a bit to 20-25 degrees heel. As a result, our helm was neutral and boat speed was very good. But our Achilles heel was again sailing too many miles (110 NM). Gotta work on that.
When we turned the corner at Pt. Lookout, we set our reaching gennaker increasing boatspeed a full 1.5 knots to 7 knots. We replaced the "reacher" with the full spinnaker at the St. Mary's junction buoy after momentarily switching back to the genoa to keep boat speed up. It was a complicated change, but worked without a hitch. I plan to add another spinnaker halyard and avoid the swap to genoa in the future.
At one point we were on starboard and were crossed on port tack by a boat with NO running lights and grey racing sails. I couldn't see his numbers or name and Kattack was down. Otherwise, I would have protested the dirtball. Scared the @$#^S! out of me! Earlier, we were on starboard and someone was on port coming down on us having trouble reefing. He eventually headed downwind to reef (huh?) and I stayed our course. My crew thought that I should have ducked him, but I felt otherwise.
The Admiral (Vicky, "Victoria", get it?) really likes distance racing and is looking forward to next year. She also expressed an interest in Down The Bay. After 35 years, the girl keeps surprising me. If I can get crew and the logistics work out, I'm in!
PhotoBoat (plug intended) got some nice shots. I'm in the yellow ballcap and Vicky is in pink.
PhotoBoat Regatta Photography Gallery | Victoria | 2012 Gov Cup A 1286
PhotoBoat Regatta Photography Gallery | Victoria | 2012 Gov Cup A 1286
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We had two close calls with bouys this year. One while I was below deck which was unlit, but we passed close enough for one of my crew to inform me we just passed an unlit can and read me the number (I forget which one it was) but I did confirm with the crew that they just read the number off the can. Being it was well after dark and he read the number unaided, the bouy had to be damn close and none of us saw it before it was abeam us. I think he saw it in time that we could have avoided it if we were on a collision course, but didn't say anything until we passed it, having decided we were not going to hit it still I would have like to know about it sooner.
The second one was one of the lit yellow bouys near Taylors Island. There are two fairly close together and I'm not sure which it was, but I was at the helm, saw the bouy go behind us a short while before we tacked. Well, the crew blew the tack and everyone (3 on deck at the time), myself included, got distracted trying to grind the damn sail in. I lost focus on my job, and let the boat fall off to a beam reach before I realized it and started heading back up to close hauled as they got things sorted. About the time I looked up, we shot past the yellow bouy at about 3/4's of a boat length. I had discounted the bouy because we would have sailed well to windward of it if we'd made a clean tack, so there was no one to blame but me if we'd hit it and nothing but luck that we didn't.
Like in flying, you always have to mutitask, keep scanning and drive the boat 1st.
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On Saturday, Jan. 7th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
the public is invited to share appetizers, drinks and conversation at the Cedar Key Arts Center and enjoy the multifaceted art produced by Mike Buchanan, Gene Rantz and D. G. Stern, plus three local artists participating in the Hurricane Relief Show. Our gallery welcomes these diverse artists that span the media from fine art to film to basketry.
On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Levy County Historical Society will present the first of three presentations which tell about the invasion of the Civil War into Florida. Everyone with an interest in the history and heritage of Florida is invited to join us at this free event to learn more about this time in our history.
Tickets are on sale at the Keyhole for the Friday, Jan. 20th, Cedar Key Arts Center Benefit Dinner that funds the Summer Art Program. The evening starts off with a cocktail hour, live music by Lisa Mitchell and the chance to view Silent Auction and Raffle items. The Island Room will cater the dinner.
In his 40 years of scuba diving, John Edwards has ran across some unbelievable finds.
But he's never found anything as strange as what he and his wife Rosa discovered in late January, washed up on one of their private islands on the mouth of the Withlacoochee River near Yankeetown.
The pair were cleaning up the damage wrought by Hurricane Hermine when, among all of the unremarkable items and driftwood littered along the shore of their coastal retreat, an old bottle caught Mr. Edwards' eye.
The gospel group Great Day will be playing a concert at the United Methodist Church in Cedar Key Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.
All are welcome to this free concert ranging from quartet style to contemporary gospel.
By Samantha Grenrock
The Cedar Key Artist-in-Residence Program has selected painter Daniel Gottsegen as artist in residence for 2017. Known for his meditative renderings of the natural world, Gottsegen will live and work at the University of Florida Seahorse Key facilities Feb. 12 to 18.
A community dinner celebrating Christmas will be held in the Cedar Key City Park on Saturday, Dec. 17.
The dinner begins at 5 p.m. with chili provided. Bring a covered dish and food donations for the Children's Table.
The Boat Parade will begin at sunset (6 p.m.) in front of the Dock Street Fishing Pier. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated boats and teams with the most cheer. If you are interested in participating, contact Rose Cantwell at 352-543-6346 for details or be at the Cedar Key Boat Ramp by 5:30 p.m.
The Seahorse Key Light Station will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, with local historians, Lindon Lindsey and Toni Collins, on hand to provide visitors with the history of Seahorse Key and the Cedar Keys Light Station.
Come out and learn more about the interesting history of this little known jewel on Florida's Gulf Coast. Hop on a water taxi from Cedar Key to the Lighthouse and learn about the history of the island.
An opening reception for the Cedar Key Arts Center Gallery opening of an exhibit — Time & Tide — will be hosted by the center's patrons on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The event is free to the public and appetizers, drinks and conversation will be available to all. Come share a little time with the art community at the Cedar Key Arts Center season opener.
Lions Club President Elaine Bower was busy handing out ears of corn to the hungry crowds that showed up the past weekend for the group's 47th Annual Seafood Festival.
Blessing the event that celebrates the islands rich variety of seafood was a bright sun, a mild breeze and crowds that came from as fsr away as The Villages and Orlando. While most visitors were from the North Central Florida area, they turned out to see a comunity that has worked hard to recover from Hurricane Hermine.
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OHIODUCKA5 wrote:Hookers and blow.
gearhead80 wrote:I bow hunt whenever the duck hunting isn't looking too hot. Not my 1st choice, and I do it just because I have a decent spot to go. Now don't get mad, this is just my opinion.. I think these guys that go out and chase the "throphy" deer with a shotgun that will sling a slug over 200 yards is not really hunting. Other than making a good shot from a long distance, who cares. Go to the range to show off your shooting skills. You didn't really do anything to get the deer very close to you. Now, if you are going out to put meat in the freezer to feed your family, that's a different story. You shoot a big deer with a bow, now that's an accomplishment!! Just my opinion. I save my shotgun for shooting birds.. Good luck to the deer hunters, and don;t fall out of any trees.
gearhead80 wrote:http://www.shootingtimes.com/2010/09/23/longgun_reviews_st_spadvart_201007/
Just my opinion, and did you read the whole thing or just the bad stuff??
riverrat47 wrote:I started out an upland and duck hunter, over 55 yrs. ago. A few trips to southern Illinois in my youth (geese were rarely seen outside the SIQZ), turned me into a goose hunter, too.
I tried deer hunting a little, when drives were the method, and decided that if I could survive Viet Nam I damned sure wasn't going to give some idiot deer hunter the chance to shoot me. Then, about 20 years ago, with duck and upland hunting fading fast in this area (plus, I got access to a nice deer woods), I took up deer hunting...only stand hunting this time-both shotgun and archery.
IMHO, I think deer hunting is as boring as it gets. Sitting quietly for hours and HOURS, just isn't my cup of tea. Sitting in a tree or sloooowly stalking, is total BOREDOM. Watching the woods come alive in the morning, especially during archer season, is the best part of deer hunting. Whether the deer is 100 yds or 12, whether it has headgear or not, they just don't excite me that much. Jumping out of the ditch in front of me, when I'm driving 65-THAT is an adrenalin rush.
I would trade every deer in Illinois if we could go back to the late `50's:
Upland game was plentiful. The opening day of upland was a big deal. Now, I rarely see anyone hunting pheasant or quail.
Access for hunting was a matter of asking. Leasing, except for OUTSTANDING duck or goose areas, was unimaginable. Now, everywhere you go, deer leasing is locking out the average Joe.
Seeing a goose outside of the Southern Illinois Quota Zone (below Rt 13) was rare. There was something magical about southern Illinois goose hunting. What happened in so. IL., stayed in so. IL.
There were enough ducks along the river to keep you going.
Seeing a deer would make the local papers.
Turkeys didn't exist in Illinois, although there was talk of MAYBE reintroducing them in the Shawnee.
Yep, give me a duck blind with friends, my dog, breakfast and BS, or tromping field edges with friends and dog for quail or pheasant. Now that is fun. You can keep the deer.
threedogs wrote: wrote:One word, Inflatable decoys......
DanJeffandJack wrote:I just drink beer and crush box.
That's how I remain the physical specimen that I am.
xtrema13 wrote:Never deer hunted in my life! I don't plan on starting either!
Sent from my PH-2
luie b wrote:xtrema13 wrote:Never deer hunted in my life! I don't plan on starting either!
Sent from my PH-2
Don't knock it til you try it. It's actually pretty cool, and they taste better than duck, too!
steve-o wrote:Fight like a kid and you will never lose.
vincentpa wrote: My hairdresser is gay.
xtrema13 wrote:Im not knocking it im just saying, how fun could it be to sit there, not be able to move or talk? Waiting on one single thing to walk by? I mean all power to you if its your thing. Its just not for me.
KillerKowalski wrote:Good topic for discussion. Those that know me know where I stand on this. My opinion and solely mine is that you can't be both. Don't care what others say. You can't. Does an electrician call themselves a plumber? Or an artist a doctor? I'm sure hunters physically hunt both during the same season. A passion and desire drives the hunt. I love fowlin' and can't imagine hunting anything else. Have to put the time in in order to be labeled any kind of hunter. Can't shoot ducks from the couch. Not sure I can call myself a crappie fisherman since I caught one crappie this past year while fishing for LG every outing.
All those deer hunters this weekend spend all the time in the tree stand or stand ups. Less pressure on the birds.
The day my heart beats like when a deer is close when I'm archery hunting. Then I'm with you. I've never even come close to the adrenaline rush that comes with deer hunting, especially with a bow. I had a young buck within 8 yards yesterday and never got a shot. Nothing like having a deer so close that he can see you blink. I missed a monster buck a week ago. I've missed many ducks, none will be burned in my memory like that arrow passing under that monster buck. Wouldn't want to do it every day, which is why on windy days I hunt ducks and calm days I hunt deer unless one or the other has been really hot. That's why I haven't gone duck hunting in over a week and the only reason I'll be going this weekend is I don't bother to gun hunt for deer given archery season is so long.Grossy23 wrote:16 mallards with three buddies in the blind with you or a deer from a tree by yourself ? I'll take the mallards every time .
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The Apostle Barack?
posted at 5:21 pm on November 14, 2012 by Ed Morrissey
This is not, PJM's Myra Adams warns us, a joke — or at least not an intentional joke. Nor is this offered in an ironic sense, as in how the media has portrayed Barack Obama. This epistle comes from a phys-ed professor at Florida A&M, who claims God told her that Barack Obama is the fifth Beatle, er, thirteenth Apostle:
Still think this is some kind of put-on? Take a look at the Amazon page:
"Yes, Barack had worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people, especially those who elected him in 2008. His followers needed to re-elect him to a second term, so that he could continue to accomplish the promises he made, thus, realizing his vision of America as a more perfect political union or "heaven here on earth."
Then, as I began to contemplate ways to assist Barack in his 2012 re-election bid something miraculous happened. I felt God's (His) Spirit beckoning me in my dreams at night. Listening, cautiously, I learned that Jesus walked the earth to create a more civilized society, Martin (Luther King) walked the earth to create a more justified society, but, Apostle Barack, the name he was called in my dreams, would walk the earth to create a more equalized society, for the middle class and working poor. Apostle Barack, the next young leader with a new cause, had been taken to the mountaintop and allowed to see over the other side. He had the answers to unlock the kingdom of "heaven here on earth" for his followers. The answers were repeated – over and over – in speeches Barack had made from his presidential announcement to his inaugural address. Those speeches or his teachings contained the answers to the middle class and working poor people living in a "heaven here on earth." For when the answers were unlocked and enacted, Apostle Barack's vision of America would be realized.
If you want to feel renewed confidence in America, though, be sure to read the comments on the Amazon site. It has 25 reviews, all with one star … because you can't choose anything lower, apparently. What's most disturbing is not that this book is around, but that it's authored by a university professor. Publication standards seem to be slipping a bit in Academia.


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