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Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Foothill-De Anza Community College District Chancellor Linda M. Thor, Ed.D., to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). She will begin service immediately as one of three California commissioners on the non-profit consortium. Senate confirmation is pending.
Influential among policy makers and educators, WICHE promotes sound public policy, innovation, cooperation and sharing of resources in higher education. It was founded in the 1950s to increase higher education access for residents of the West, and now includes 15 western states and U.S. Pacific Island territories.
"I have long admired the work of WICHE, particularly in the areas of higher education policy and research as well as educational technology," Thor said. "I am proud to be asked by the governor to represent California on a commission that is focused on student access and success."
Thor has been Foothill-De Anza's chancellor since 2010 and is recognized as a forward thinker, particularly in the areas of online learning, partnerships, and recognition of prior learning for working adults. As a community college president, she put her stamp on Arizona's Rio Salado, building the nation's largest "college without walls" by serving working adults through distance learning, creating degrees customized for corporations and government, and offering accelerated programs.
Under her leadership, the Foothill-De Anza district was recently awarded a $16.9 million state grant with Butte-Glenn Community College District to develop a statewide online education system where students can find and take online courses from community colleges throughout the state and access a rich array of support services. The goal is to increase the number of students who earn college degrees. She recently served on a statewide task force charged with exploring the prospect of California community colleges offering select baccalaureate degrees in applied career fields with unmet workforce needs.
"Linda Thor's experience in Arizona and California can provide ideas for new interstate initiatives in many crucial postsecondary domains," said California Board of Education President Michael Kirst, a Stanford education professor emeritus and former WICHE commissioner.
WICHE is best known to the public for operating student exchange programs which have enabled tens of thousands of California students to attend undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in other Western states at reduced tuition rates. WICHE's Western Undergraduate Exchange, for example, allows California students to attend participating colleges and universities in other states at 150 percent of resident tuition rather than having to pay costly out-of-state tuition. The commission recently added an Internet Course Exchange.
The commission also supplies data and analysis to educators, policymakers and governors. In California, WICHE has provided legislators with information about ways to align higher education appropriations with state goals and how other states have improved student data collection. Other WICHE focus areas include supporting effective teaching and learning enhanced by technology, and improving articulation and transfer to increase graduation rates, shorten time to degree and save students money.
The governor of each state appoints three representatives to the commission. Thor joins WICHE's sitting California commissioners Christopher Cabaldon, mayor of West Sacramento, and Dianne Harrison, president of California State University, Northridge. The position is not compensated.


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It's really not as bad as it sounds. The technology is well thought out and it works. The only issue I've had is with the rachet.
I spent the greater part of 2 hours today setting up my Rome 390 Bosses on another board. Now that's a binding with a lot of parts.
Don't get me wrong, every time I go to the hill and I'm on my 7-8hr, I see someone stepping into their flows and I say to myself "I gotta get some flows!"
I think I'm going to pull the trigger and if they are not my cup of tea...so be it, but they're worth a try. I'm just figuring out wether I want to go with the top tier Se's or the Fuse-GT, which are just about the same except for the baseplate and heelcup on the GT's are nylon and not aluminum alloy like the Se's.
It's really not as bad as it sounds. The technology is well thought out and it works. The only issue I've had is with the rachet.
I spent the greater part of 2 hours today setting up my Rome 390 Bosses on another board. Now that's a binding with a lot of parts.
|Sounds like even with the new n.a.s.t.y. tech, some refinements/tweaks are needed. My apprehension with these bindings are there seem to be so many moving parts that rely on each other to operate smoothly for the whole package to come together.
|Okay. I actually called backcountry and they sent out a brand new set of bindings. I just replaced the rachets, but I left the vinyl on. I haven't been out again since I made this fix. I tried spraying some water on the ladders and they hold tight. I hope it will hold up with snow/throwing the board around.
|john doe
|It has been greatly reduced by backing the ladder strap with vinyl to make it thicker but it still happens because that isn't a real solution. When it happened it was right after a long hiking session where I was throwing the board around. Something I did with my previous Flows and was never a problem.
|You're still having that problem?
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Originally Posted by edlo View Post
I'm reading mixed results and the video from from Flow Fusion - N.A.S.T.Y. - New Active Strap Technology on Vimeo at 1:20 show no more shoe horning. Now that these have been out of a while, there should be enough people to provide good quality feed back. So I have a couple of questions. Please post based on actual experience rather than 2nd hand information from other sources.
1) Do the high backs stay down when these are new or do they have to be "broken in"
2) Do you need to pull the highback up first then the lock or can you pull the lock up and it will pull the highback up with one motion? I know it doesn't make a hell of a lot of difference, more of a can it be down while moving, or does it take two hands? Am I going to be able to get this done before I hit the pile of skiers and boarders at the top of the lift after I get off.
3) Can you strap these on , while sitting on the chair lift?
And yes I've gone through the 35 pages of the NX2 thread, which is what caused my confusion. Some guy posted a video of difficulty strapping in. I'm not concerned about the issues about the buckles over tightening. That is a easy fix, Flow has already demonstrated they can make locking buckles if they want.
2) Putting the highback up is still a two set process but I can easily do it with one hand.
3) Yes I can strap mine on while on the chair lift but do not due to lift rules and personal safety.
I think I'm the only person to post a video in that thread of strapping in and I posted it to show how easy it was. My other video of my buckles being fucked up is still a real issue. I had my toes go cold and numb last night because my front foot's main ratchet tightened and I didn't notice.
To answer the title question yes the NASTY system does get rid of shoehorning. In fact it makes it easy to make them way too tight.
|I don't know about these but the beginning of the video is pretty funny.
The backs stay down. I am still working on lifting up and locking in one motion, but still really quick.
Only issue I have is when I put my foot in, I have to pull the straps back a little, then push my foot just a little more to be able to close up the back.
I can't seem to put my foot in with one nice motion. I put it in, pull the straps back a little, push my foot in a bit more, then lock up the back. The bindings are still new, so it might just be then needing to get broke in.
But they are great! I hear if I went with the NX2-GT or SE, it would remedy that problem. (I have the NX2-AT). But I might have to wait until next season to afford those.
I have the Five SEs too without NASTY. Echo what everyone else says. Little to no issues with shoehorning once you get the straps dialed in. I do each side with one hand. I imagine it's even easier with NASTY.
Out of the box never an issue with the high backs not staying down. Never tried strapping in on the lift. It takes only a few seconds on the ground.
The only issue I've encountered is the straps overtightening. I fixed this with electrical tape on the underside of the ladder. Flow's locking buckle needs improvement. Otherwise very nice product.
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Mucha Paces Green Bay at CCSA Championships
By: Ryan Hartwig (@RyanHartwig)
ISHPEMING, Mich. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay men's and women's Nordic skiing teams competed at the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) Championships over the weekend, hosted by Northern Michigan University at the Al Quaal Recreation Area. The Phoenix squads participated in the freestyle sprint races on Saturday and the classic relays on Sunday.
Highlighting the conference meet for Green Bay was sophomore Kailey Mucha's (Soldotna, Alaska) performance in Saturday's sprint finals. Mucha raced to a second-place finish with a time of 4:19.70, just four seconds back from the winning time of 4:15.30 by Alaska Fairbanks' Marit Rjabov. Sophomore Hanne Guthrie (Chanhassen, Minn.) also advanced to the freestyle sprint finals, placing 18th in 4:27.80.
Sophomore Matt Nichols (Wausau, Wis.) was the top finisher for the Phoenix men on Saturday, finishing 13th in the sprint. Nichols completed the 1.6-kilometer course in 3:39.10.
In the classic relay races on Sunday, the Green Bay men and women each had two teams of three skiers in the field. The top Phoenix women's squad, consisting of Mucha, Guthrie and Katie Burger (Hayward, Wis.), finished ninth out of 14 teams in the 3x5K race with a time of 43:19.7. For the men, Matt Nichols, Chris Nichols (Wausau, Wis.) and Eddie Gurney (Brookfield, Wis.) placed 10th out of 15 squads in the 3x10K event in 1:13:13.8.
The Green Bay Nordic skiing teams are next in action on Feb. 16-17 at the Gustavus Adolphus Invitational in Coleraine, Minn.
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Hi and welcome....380 prices have come down a little as supply increases, but I don't shoot that much of it ...JJ
I truely enjoy handguns as well as long guns. I found this forum looking for information about one of my Walthers. I am a novice collector of WWI/WWII handguns and related paraphernalia. I retired early due to the economy, but I now get to enjoy my hobbies without interuption with things like work. I have enough money to get all I need and some of the things I want. My gun collecting has slowed down alot, but I'm content. I enjoy my Walthers: P22, P38, PPK/s, P5 & P99.
I'll help out when the question comes up that I can have some input, but I hope to be able to learn alot from you all too.
ps: Is .380 ammo super expensive where you live?
Hi and welcome....380 prices have come down a little as supply increases, but I don't shoot that much of it ...JJ
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As to .380, I buy just about all of mine from MidwayUSA or AbleAmmo.
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A sexual offense is a criminal act which may subject the perpetrator to campus disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and/or criminal and civil penalties under state and federal laws.
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Educational programs are provided by Thomas Jefferson University's Department of Security, the Colleges' Offices of Student Affairs, the Residence Life Office of the Department of Housing and Residence Life and by some student organizations. They are advertised widely on campus. The programs are designed to promote awareness of rape and other sexual offenses.
Following the finding of guilt in an on-campus disciplinary procedure, sanctions could include, but are not limited to, suspension or expulsion from Thomas Jefferson University in accordance with the policies set forth in the statement of Student Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities. The accused individual may also be prosecuted under Pennsylvania civil and criminal statutes by the appropriate civil procedures and criminal authorities.
- When a report of a sexual assault is made to University authorities on an emergency basis, the Security Department or other University personnel will escort the person reporting the crime ("the complainant") to a place of safety and will identify, secure and maintain the scene of the alleged assault or offense, as appropriate, and in accordance with departmental guidelines. The complainant will be informed of the availability of immediate medical and/or psychological assistance at the TJUH Crisis Center and, if desired, Security personnel or other University staff will escort the person there. At that time, Security will also inform the complainant of the need to preserve evidence, if any, should he or she choose to pursue other legal avenues.
- In all circumstances, the complainant shall be apprised of his or her rights and, with his or her permission, the following steps shall occur in the case of a reported sexual offense or assault:
The designated Student Affairs Officer in the appropriate College and the Director of the University Office of Student Affairs shall be notified in order to maintain coordination of campus services.
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The complainant will be informed of the procedures for filing charges through the College disciplinary procedures and for filing criminal charges via the Sex Crimes Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department.
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The Director of the University Office of Student Affairs will provide information regarding campus/community services available to the complainant for immediate and ongoing support. These services include, but are not limited to, counseling through the University Health Service and referral to such community organizations as Women Organized Against Rape. As appropriate, the Director will confirm with the complainant that the services sought on campus were provided.
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Anyways i then brought my airgun inside to clean in the kitchen. TF lid in one hand and airgun paint pot in the other . I then thought i'd better check to see if the bottom of the pot is free from paint before placing it on the kitchen work top (turns pot upside down to look). Yep half a pot of Humbrol 78 green straight onto the kitchen floor
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Don't overlook S&W's M&P series.
Headed to a gun show the last weekend of jan and I'm torn. I want to get a 357 sig with a drop in 40 cal barrel. I think I've narrowed it down to Sig Sauer or Glock. Either would be a full size. Any others I should explore? Feeling one way or the other, pros or cons. Not really in an area where home defense is an issue and permit is restricted to hunting and target. Although it is a concealed carry it does have those restrictions on it.
Been reading here a while and I know it's like a ford vs Chevy thing, just want some constructive opinions before I go shopping. Thanks in advance.- Kirk
Don't overlook S&W's M&P series.
Thanks TOF, kinda associated S&W with revolvers. Did a few Internet searches and they seen to be a contender too. Just don't want to buy something I'm replacing in a couple years. Thanks for the input.
Although I have zero experience with Sig, I have seen and shot a few 10+ year old glocks that still shoot phenomenal. This is the reason my first handgun was a glock. I've only heard good things about Sig so either choice should do ya just fine.


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A minimum of 18 hours from the following courses:
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EDU3150 Linguistics for Teaching English Language Learners (3)
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SPED3750: Intervention Strategies for Problematic Behavior (3)
SPED3815: Strategies and Assistive Technology for Students with Low Incidence and Multiple Disabilities (3)
SPED3820: Psychoeducational Assessment of Students with Disabilities (4)
SPED4620: Trends: Collaborations, Differentiating Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom, and Transition (4)
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Core Requirements: 9 semester hours
THE1200 Introduction to Theatre (3)
THE1300 Acting I (3)
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MTH2220 Calculus II (4)
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MTH4450 Abstract Algebra (3)
MTH4260 Number Theory (3)
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MTH3320 Modern Geometry (3)
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Santa Monica, Calif.-based Pugh + Scarpa calls itself a boutique firm—smallish, creative, and eclectic in the kinds of jobs it likes to take on. Its portfolio includes an array of nationally acclaimed work—from the sculptural Dwell House II and the energy-independent Colorado Court, an affordable multi-family housing complex, to highly innovative medium-and large-scale commercial and educational projects. Not bad for an office that started out in 1991 doing small bathroom remodels and master bedroom additions. As founding partners Gwynne Pugh, AIA, and Lawrence Scarpa, AIA, discovered a few years into the business, design talent takes a firm only so far. Part of the reason their firm has enjoyed wide-ranging success is that it repeatedly joins forces with outside architecture offices to gain experience in a diverse set of building types.
For Pugh + Scarpa, strategic alliances are a response to what has become an increasingly specialized profession. "It puzzles me that as an architect today, it's almost impossible to get a job on a project [type] you haven't had experience doing," Scarpa says. "People want to know, 'Have you done a school? A K–12 school? In an urban area? How many on a corner lot?' Everyone has become a specialist in a particular sector of work, and that's something we had little interest in." In 1994, a mutual friend introduced the pair to Steven Kodama, FAIA, who heads up Kodama Diseño Architects in San Francisco. Kodama had been perfecting the design and delivery of affordable and special-needs housing for almost 40 years. The three hit it off and decided to create Pugh Scarpa Kodama, a separate legal entity, or joint venture, to attract top-notch clients within that housing niche. Since then, Pugh + Scarpa has simultaneously partnered with other architects, but more informally, to broaden its market reach.
This business model, while common in the corporate world, is rare among design professionals. But today's sophisticated clients, hot real estate market, and tougher competition require architects to be increasingly savvy in their business dealings. A partnership—be it a legal joint venture or other affiliation—provides advantages lone firms may lack, allowing architects to step up production, add expertise, or gain entrée into related businesses or geographic markets. By teaming up with another firm, they're able to respond more quickly and more persuasively to requests for proposals or to an attractive opportunity outside their licensing jurisdiction.
handing off For small operations such as Boston-based Hacin + Associates, partnerships with other firms work very well for farming out production work. "We are a small firm—just 11 of us—so we try to avoid the hire and fire cycle that sometimes accompanies a surge of work coming through the office, like a snake trying to digest a large mammal," says principal David Hacin, AIA. On large projects, such as a 40-unit condominium complex currently under way, he turns to a trusted local architecture firm for production help. "We're controlling all aspects of the project, taking on liability, and using their expertise as a drafting service through construction documents," Hacin says. Protocol dictates that he meet with the other firm members weekly or biweekly to answer design questions that come up. After the drawings are issued, Hacin's office reviews them, stamps them, and submits them for permits. And project fees get divvied up accordingly.
"A sizable portion of the construction documents fee goes to the other firm, along with a share of the construction administration fee if they participate," he says. "The lion's share of the fee comes to the architect who is taking responsibility."
On occasion, Hacin has agreed to design plum projects that he was too shorthanded to execute, acting as a design consultant to a prime architect or as architect of record. "In that scenario I'm not going to take on the liability for the project," he says. "We'll provide construction administration in a critical phase and be on call to answer questions, but I would not be reviewing all the technical issues."
That kind of logistical baton-passing also makes business sense for David Baker, FAIA, David Baker & Partners Architects, San Francisco—particularly on high-risk projects such as condominiums. By working with an umbrella firm, Baker insulates himself from liability and doesn't have to go on a hiring spree to get the job done. Despite its efficiencies, this approach isn't his favorite way to create architecture. "We don't like to do that because it doesn't produce as good a product," he says. "So much of the design happens during construction documents." More likely, he's on the flip side of the equation, mentoring small associate minority firms as required by some of his nonprofit clients.
In a joint venture, whether formal or informal, compatibility is everything, and the longer the history with an associate firm, the better. Baker, who oversees a staff of 20, recently formalized a long-running relationship with friend and sometime-business-partner José Vilar, AIA, an architect in nearby Emeryville, Calif. After 25 years of doubling up to go after affordable housing projects and "hanging out," as Baker calls it, the pair made their ad-hoc association official with a joint venture agreement called Baker Vilar Architects. Although Baker says the partnership is a "complete anomaly" because he has only a minority interest in the firm, being joined at the hip makes it easier to attract select commissions in the $10 million to $20 million range.
"It's really José's firm; I don't participate in day-today management, and typically BVA will go after stuff by itself," Baker explains, noting that BVA's expertise is in affordable housing and educational and institutional work. "But they have quite a good construction-review capability, and we joint-venture with them to add staff. We have this long relationship and know how good the other is, so it's not like handing part of a project to someone else."


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PRINCETON, N.J. (4/16/14) - The Princeton women's lacrosse team took one step closer to the Ivy League title as it knocked off No. 10 Penn 9-5 on Wednesday night on Sherrerd Field at Class of 1952 Stadium to take over the first place in the Ivy standings.
The Princeton defense forced Penn into 13 turnovers and 13 shots as it improved to 9-4 overall and 5-1 in the Ivy League. It was the Tigers' first win over Penn at home since 2006.
Penn's five goals is the fewest goals the Quakers have scored in an Ivy League game since April 15, 2006 vs. Dartmouth.
Junior Erin McMunn led the offense with three goals and one assist, while sophomore Anya Gersoff scored twice. Senior Sarah Lloyd had one goal and was a key force down the stretch winning three draws and causing three turnovers. In goal, netminder Annie Woehling made five saves including two on free-positions, when Princeton had a two-goal lead early in the second and in the final two minutes on Penn's last possession.
The Tigers took a 5-1 lead in the first half with four different goal scorers. Gersoff scored twice, while Erin Slifer, Mary-Kate Sivilli and McMunn had a goal apiece.
Catherine Dickinson scored her second goal of the night and Lindsey Smith added another as the Quakers halted the Tigers' run and made it 5-3 with 7:20 left in the half.
Freshman Olivia Hompe had the final tally of the half, scoring on a feed from McMunn at 4:42.
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Lloyd had a point-blank shot and goal after forcing Iris Williamson into a turnover and getting a good clear with less than six minutes to play. Lloyd won the next draw and 40 seconds later it was Sivilli to McMunn capping off the win with Princeton's ninth goal.
Lloyd again won the next draw and Princeton held the ball for nearly two minutes before Penn got the turnover. That Quaker possession however was thwarted by Woehling as she made the save on Smith's eight-meter, got the ground ball and cleared with 1:09 to play.
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Nomar, Thome nab Comeback honors
The Comeback Player of the Year Award is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball, and is presented annually to one player in each league who fans believe has re-emerged on the baseball field during the season. This award was first given out in 2005, when Jason Giambi and Ken Griffey Jr. won.
This season, Garciaparra, who received 72,054 votes, won by a decisive margin, and re-emerged as a star on the baseball field this year after a couple of injury-riddled seasons. For the season, the Dodgers first baseman batted .303 with 20 home runs and 93 RBIs. Additionally, the right-handed slugger was selected to his sixth All-Star Game and led the Dodgers back to the playoffs.
The 1997 AL Rookie of the Year played first base this year for the first time in his career and committed only four errors in 1,124 total chances for a fielding percentage of .996. The two-time AL batting champion helped the Dodgers reach the postseason with some clutch hitting during the last two weeks of the regular season -- including two dramatic walk-off home runs. Garciaparra will be honored prior to Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the Mets.
One of the things about Garciaparra that evidently made an impression on fans was how seamlessly he made the change from shortstop to first.
"Whenever you win an award, it's a great honor," Garciaparra said. "I think what helped me out this year was being a by-product of this team. Here we are, in the playoffs.
"My success this year has truly been because of [the team]. When you're done [playing], and look at an award sitting on the mantle, or wherever it's sitting, you get to remember the guys -- and this definitely is a special team -- not just on the field, but off the field."
Thome, who garnered 55,587 votes, also led wire to wire in the voting to win the award, re-established himself as one of the game's elites by hitting 42 homers and driving in 109 runs. The White Sox left-handed slugger rebounded from an injury-marred 2005 campaign to finish tied for third in the American League in home runs (42), third in walks (107), fifth in slugging percentage (.598) and seventh in runs (108).
With Ryan Howard ready to take over full-time at first base for the Phillies, Thome was traded in November to the then recently crowned World Series champion White Sox for outfielder Aaron Rowand and two Minor League pitchers. The injury and trade, which brought the Peoria, Ill., native closer to home, seemed to have nothing but a positive effect on Thome.
The 2006 All-Star selection and five-time All-Star is 26th on the all-time home run list with 472 and 28th all-time with 1,364 walks. Thome is one of only two players with 40 or more home runs in each league in consecutive seasons -- Griffey was the other in 1999-2000. Thome ranks fifth all-time with 17 postseason homers and 12th all-time in RBIs. Thome will be recognized at a later date.
"All you have to do is look at his numbers over the years against us," White Sox general manager Ken Williams said. "I used to have this saying to [White Sox owner] Jerry Reinsdorf -- whenever he would come up in a situation to beat us, I'd say, 'You know, I've seen this movie before, and I didn't like the ending the last 12 or 13 times I saw it.' Sure enough he'd do something to hurt us."
In the American League, the other candidates were Magglio Ordonez of the Tigers, Frank Thomas of the A's, Curt Schilling of the Red Sox, Corey Patterson of the Orioles, and Rafael Soriano of the Mariners.
In the National League, the other candidates were Johnny Estrada of the Diamondbacks, Carlos Beltran of the Mets, Scott Rolen of the Cardinals, Joe Borowski of the Marlins, and Edgar Renteria of the Braves.
Representatives of Major League Baseball and the editorial staff at MLB.com selected the 12 nominees -- six players from each league -- for this award.
To further engage fans in the selection process, the voting at MLB.com was done in conjunction with an online sweepstakes. As part of the program, one fan will have the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a World Series game this month.
Mark Newman is enterprise editor for MLB.com. Jim Street, a reporter for MLB.com, also contributed to this article. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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What do you have now, M&P 40 is a better gun then the Sigma .40 and know nothing of the 24/7 but heard people talk about them. What about the XD
I'm stuck between a Sigma .40 and a Taurus 24/7 .40. I would like hear some pros or cons from you guys that own either gun.
What do you have now, M&P 40 is a better gun then the Sigma .40 and know nothing of the 24/7 but heard people talk about them. What about the XD
i like the sigma 9 a ton, but went with the xd instead. that being said, the .40 obviously is the same gun. it felt great in my hand and just awesome overall.
taurus, like i just told another guy, all i have heard about them is not good. however, you can go into the taurus forum and read up and see how other people like it.
good luck with your choice
however, if you want to spend a little more dough, i'd highly recommend the xd40 because i love my xd9
Weight - The Sigma is a lighter gun. That is good for carry but not great at the range. It definitely has more kick when shooting.
Capacity - The 24/7 carries 15 + 1, one more than the Sigma
Safety - The 24/7 has an external safety in a traditional position. The Sigma has no external safeties.
Trigger - I've had a trigger job done on my Sigma bringing it down to about 6.5 lbs of double action only pull, from 10. That said, the 24/7 is a single action trigger and the pull is noticeable lighter. Both have a pretty crisp break. My Sigma has a bit shorter reset and the Taurus has a bit longer initial travel.
Reliability - Both have been very reliable and not finicky about ammo choices. The Taurus has a double action second strike capability if the initial primer strike fails (I like this feature as I shoot a lot of reloads and encounter an FTF in about 1 of 100 bullets almost always due to primer)
Grip - To me this is a big difference with the Taurus winning hands down. The "Ribber Grip" of the 24/7 is the best mfgs. poly grip I've handled. It is very stable and cushions the hand well. A must for long range sessions with a 40 cal. Most people add an overwrap to the Sigma for a better grip.
Accuracy - I find them to be pretty equal. I shoot the Sigma better but just because I've had it a lot longer.
Durability - About 5,000 rounds through the Sigma and 500 through the 24/7. No complaints about the durability of the Sigma. Likewise from what I've read about the 24/7.
Cost - Got my Sigma for $250 after a $50 rebate and two extra free mags. That's $250 for the gun and 4 mags!!! I bought the Taurus for $359 and it came with 2 mags. Mags for both cost $35 - $40.
Rails - the Sigma rail is labeled as an accessory rail. It is a bit thick and blocky and I've heard tails of some equipment not fitting. The 24/7 rail is pure Picatinny and should accept anything.
Hope this helps.
Well my wife got me a Sigma 40 for Christmas and I really like it but I still plan on buying a Taurus 24/7 in the next couple of weeks. The Sigma was a good deal she got it for 249.00.
That's a good woman you've got there. The Sigma is a great gun and you got it at a great price. Look around locally to see if a good gunsmith in your area will do a trigger job on it. I had mine done at 6.5 lbs. of pull with a nice crisp break and a travel stop, for $120. It was well worth the cost.
I own a Taurus in .38 Super and like it, but if possible, you might consider a Walther.... Why? I found the Taurus to be a little stiff and the slide/trigger mechanism to be heavy. If your looking for a CCW consider the new 40SW Walther PPS. The trigger pull is excellent and is much lighter. Then there is the German engineering component.
The pricing on Walthers has dropped a bit and you can now get a PPS for less than $575 or less.
Just a thought.
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Leah Greksa dies
May 16, 2012
Leah Jean Ashby Greksa 48, was born in Golden, Colo. February 14, 1964 and died May 16, 2012 in Georgetown, Colo. due to complications of a bone marrow transplant, following a diagnosis of a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Mother to Cali, a freshman at CU Boulder, and married to Mark, with whom she co-owned the Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Canon City, Colo., she possessed a passion for family and adventure travel that served her well throughout her life. Leah also never took her health for granted and became an accomplished kayaker, rafter, cycler and runner. She grew up in Golden in the railroading business; helping her parents, Lindsey and Rosa Ashby, operate tourist trains in Central City and Georgetown. In 1999, she and Mark launched the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and spent the following years growing it into one of the finest rail experiences in the nation. They worked as a team to implement a vision of fine dining and great service, all based on their experiences traveling the world. Leah always worked diligently to ensure passengers were made to feel special, just as she wished to be treated throughout her many travels. Her favorite spot on the train wasn't in one of the dining cars, but out in the open-air car, talking to guests from around the world. To commemorate her warm spirit, passion for travel and love of the Royal Gorge, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad has named its newest open-air car after Leah – it's called the Leah Jean.Leah attended Fort Lewis College, where she met Mark. They fell in love their freshman year and after graduating in 1986, traveled the world by bicycle and backpack. Together, they racked up thousands of miles traversing European cities and countryside. Shortly after the birth of their daughter Cali, Leah began leading the family on expeditions through Europe, Thailand, New Zealand, and Australia. Throughout her life, she also loved to fly in the family's small plane. As navigator, she helped guide them to destinations like Mexico, the Bahamas, the San Juan Islands, and many points in between. During her 16-month battle with cancer, she often remarked that she had lived more in her 48 years than most experience in several lifetimes. Leah's final wish was for Cali to live a life filled with a passion for adventure, fearing little, and embracing people of all lifestyles and beliefs, learning and loving, just as she did, and always valuing diversity. Leah and her family thank the many fine health care workers and especially the BMT nurses at CBCI and PSL, along with Summit County doctor Tanja Britton who delivered compassionate care each and every day. They understood the devastation of disease and shared a similar definition of quality of life that, unfortunately, many oncologists ignore. Leah and her family would also like to thank so many friends who were there for them, providing emotional support along the way. Leah is survived by her daughter Cali and husband Mark, Summit County residents, and parents Rosa and Lindsey Ashby, who live in Georgetown.Friends and family are invited to celebrate Leah's life at the A-Frame at Arapahoe Basin, June 2 at 3 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or to a local hospice care facility.
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Pirates making steady progress (Portland Press Herald)
Pirates Weekly, February 22nd (PortlandPirates.com)
Pirates making steady progress (Portland Press Herald)
Pirates Weekly, February 22nd (PortlandPirates.com)
'Ennis has become the Sabres' No. 1 prospect, something he continued to prove during Portland's two games in Rochester over the weekend. The depleted Pirates leaned heavily on their 20-year-old forward, and Ennis helped deliver three of four points with a victory and shootout loss.'
'Everyone had been warned about Ryan Miller. But seeing is truly believing.'
'"He was the best I've ever seen him play," American forward Ryan Kesler said. "He gave us a chance to win."'
Pirates miss their chance (Portland Press Herald)
Amerks pull off historic 2,000th victory (Rochester D&C)
Rochester Amerks honor three new Hall of Famers (Rochester D&C)
Amerks win 2000th game in dramatic fashion (Canandaigua Daily Messenger)
Pirates streak ends at 11 (Maine Hockey Journal)
Amerks End Pirates Streak (PortlandPirates.com)
Amerks clinch 2,000 win in shootout (Amerks.com)
Pirates win franchise-record 11th straight (Portland Press Herald)
Local 'almost hero' sinks Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Derek Whitmore nets game-winner against Amerks (Canandaigua Daily Messenger)
Hometown kid knocks off Amerks has Pirates set franchise record (Maine Hockey Journal)
Pirates Set New Franchise Record with 11th Straight Win (PortlandPirates.com)
Pirates plunder Amerks for 11th straight win (Amerks.com)
Unique goal proves a winner (Portland Press Herald)
Fluke goals stun River Rats (Albany Times Union)
Pirates' owner talks about moving, Albany situation (Albany Times Union)
Pirates win 10th straight to tie franchise record (Maine Hockey Journal)
Pirates Win, Equal Franchise Record for Wins with 10 (PortlandPirates.com)
Portland steals 3-2 win in Albany (AlbanyRiverRats.com)
A busy time for Pirates (Portland Press Herald)
Civic center, Pirates try to 'hammer out details' (Portland Press Herald)
'Schumer said he spoke with Larry Quinn this week and released a letter he gave the Sabres' minority owner. The Sabres, who have little to no say in the relocation process, will not comment on the Pirates' situation. Schumer, however, says Quinn confirmed Portland's owners are considering the move.'
'"Look, I get why the one phrase could be misinterpreted," Miller said yesterday, the helmet propped victoriously on his head. "But the other one … I had to explain why it was important to me, and to my aunt, and to my family. I hoped they would understand."'
'Miller was arguably the league's MVP through the first half of the season, and even though he has struggled a bit over the last month as the Sabres have seen their lead in the Northeast Division disappear, there's no doubt who is the team's most irreplaceable player.'
'Miller's composure is his trademark. "It doesn't seem like much bothers him," Whitney said. "That's really important for a goalie. You don't want a goalie who is tense."'
'"My aunt and uncle and my family, it's important to them, it's important to me," said Miller, who has "Matt Man" on his Buffalo Sabres mask. "I'm going to stand up for that."'
Pirates: Another win, and confidence grows (Portland Press Herald)
Wolf Pack Drop Third Straight (Hartford Courant)
Nine is fine for the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal)
Pirates Power Past Wolf Pack for Ninth Straight Win (PortlandPirates.com)
Pirates Defeat Wolf Pack in Holiday Matinee (HartfordWolfPack.com)
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Waltham Abbey is where my great grandfather and his family lived so I was interested to come across this website for a Waltham Abbey Genealogy group. They have put up on their website a history of the area, names their members are researching, the results of record transcript projects as well as offering meetings and a newsletter.
Good website for those interested in the area.
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Because he's not honest... That and he surrounds himself with people who are either like minded or play basketball with him.
I found this artical while sureffing the net on some subjects if the Presdent is so honest and talked about reform on political contrbutions why would this happen ?
Obama '08 campaign fined $375,000 by FEC - Yahoo! News
Because he's not honest... That and he surrounds himself with people who are either like minded or play basketball with him.
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
com-on! where did you come up with the honest part?
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
The honest part was a joke!and as He stated when he was running for office its time for change! nothing has changed ( for the Good anyways!) I didnt know if anyone had seen this report on his being fined. and yet he is so forth comming yeah right! And tJust to brighten everyones day! this is what I just got in an email ( I sure Hope this works in the favor of gun owners!!)
Obama, Biden And Gun Control Task Force Sued - GunAuction Newsletters
Barky is a Commie Muzloid conman, three reasons why the word honesty is not in his vocabulary.
He is a Politician, and a Chicago Politician at that. Even though he fooled a lot of America, people who know what he is still count to make sure all their fingers are there after he shakes their hand!
That asshole wouldn't know the truth if someone slapped ...........
The sad part is that fine would barely cover the fuel bill for one of his trips on Air Force One.


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Nothing in the forecast for last night. Nothing all week, in fact. At 0400 the wind came up, freight train noises, continuous lightning, rain. Had a whole string of tornados cruising by. Then the electricity went off.
We got out of bed and put our clothes on. I went to the shelf where we keep the emergency gear. Bag with clothing and toiletries, check. Spare CPAP machine in its fitted bag, check. Motorcycle tailbag (contains maps, some medical supplies, maps, etc.) - check. Equipment bag... full of programming manuals.
The bag's original use was to carry reference material between work and home; it's the perfect shape to hold large-format books. I'd needed to shuttle some material back and forth between home and a programming gig, and I'd dumped the equipment out and used it to carry books. Of course, the stuff has wandered off on its own, as such stuff inevitably does, so I spent a while with the flashlight hunting down the invertor, the spare cellphone charger, and other odds and ends that normally go in the bag, like spare credit cards, cash, and the .45.
Lesson learned: the bag does you no good if it doesn't have the proper stuff in it.
I'll buy another bag to use as an equipment bag, and return this one to its former use as a book bag.
I'd also bought some canned food and bottled water. That stuff was still in the spare bedroom, where I'd failed to even get it in a bag, much less in the bag's proper place. FAIL.
Well, it was a learning experience, and at least I had *some* of the stuff I needed ready to go. It's only been six months or so since I decided it would be a good idea to be prepared, and already I was ready to toss everything in the car, which beats the hell out of the original plan, which was "hide out in the hall closet until it blows over."
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Ok guys its about that time of year where there is little to no chance of snow and everyone is wrenching to get their platforms ready for shows and events. I figured it'd be great to start this up. Time to see what everyone will be putting down this up and coming 2012 race reason. Let's make this big, the more people we have the cheaper it'll be for dyno runs as well. We'd like to integrate a bbq as well, but will get the general feel of those attending on the subject. Lovers, haters, NA, forced induction, low and slow, and all platforms are welcome!
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: depends on the amount of participants FFE is willing to start at 8AM to meet our needs.
Location: ForceFed Engineering
68 East Jefryn Blvd # G
Deer Park, NY 11729
Price: $100/ 3 runs participants will automatically be placed into the raffle for the vendor sponsored prizes.
Raffle tickets will be $40 for those that do not want to dyno, but would like to participate in the raffling process.
Please update the thread for attendance, feel free to pm me.
PS: it's a 2WD dynojet dyno, sorry AWD guys. However, you're more than welcome to come by and chill.
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The Canisius volleyball team dropped its final two matches in the Mountaineer Invitational on Saturday. Norfolk State defeated the Golden Griffins 19-25, 25-20, 26-28, 25-19, 15-13 while Navy defeated Canisius 25-9, 28-26 and 25-17.
"We have to work through some discomfort on our own side of the net in addition to preparing for the other team," Canisius coach Cathy Hummel said. "Our record isn't what anybody wants it to be right now, but two bad weeks hasn't shaken the confidence we have in ourselves."
Norfolk State 3, Canisius 2
Canisius took the opening set, gaining control of the first set with a five-point run on the serve of sophomore setter Grace Streicher and extending the lead to 16-9. The Griffs closed the set out with their first block of the match, which came from sophomores Rachel Kline and Lauren Siebert. In the second set, Norfolk State used a four-point run to take a 12-8 lead and never yielded the advantage en route to evening the match.
Norfolk State (2-4) jumped out to an 11-6 lead in the third set before the Griffs used another run on the serve of Streicher, scoring six straight points to go up 12-11. The set featured 12 ties and five lead changes, and Canisius would take the set on its fourth set point with a kill from freshman Jacklyn Malusa. In the fourth set, Canisius took a 17-13 lead after a block from Streicher and fellow sophomore Amy Osinski, but the Spartans rallied by scoring the next six points and winning 12 of the last 14 points to force a fifth set.
The Spartans built on that momentum, scoring the first three points of the fifth set and building leads of 8-3 and 12-6. Canisius faced a deficit of 14-7 and rode the serve of senior Jessica Warner to fight off six match points, but Norfolk State closed out the match on its seventh chance. The Griffs hit .429 in the fifth set but couldn't overcome four service errors.
Kline led Canisius with a career-high 12 kills while senior Emily Elek had a double-double with 11 kills and 19 digs. Senior Sydney Palka also had a double-double with 23 assists and 14 digs.
Navy 3, Canisius 0
Navy easily took the first set before the teams played a tight second set. Navy led for a majority of the set, including a 20-15 advantage, before Canisius made its run. An 8-2 spurt, capped by a kill from Osinski, gave the Griffs its first lead of the set at 23-22. A kill from Malusa gave Canisius a set point at 24-23, but Navy staved it off and had a set point of its own at 26-25. The Griffs held that off but Navy converted on its second set point to go up 2-0 in the match.
Navy (3-3) jumped out to an 11-6 lead before Canisius chipped away and got within two at 15-13. The Griffs made it a one-point deficit at 18-17 after another Navy attack error, but the Mids wouldn't relinquish the lead and took the final seven points of the set to close out the match.
Malusa posted a career-high 11 kills, her second match of the day with double-digit kills while Elek added 13 digs.
Canisius (0-8) returns to the court next weekend for the Bucknell Invitational in Lewisburg, Pa. The Griffs open against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday, with match time set for 5 p.m.
Notes: Junior Emily Litwin was named to the All-Tournament Team... Canisius has played six sets that have gone to extra points in eight matches this season. The Griffs are 2-4 in those sets… Palka now has three double-doubles on the season… Kline had a career high in kills for the second time this season… Elek averaged 4.00 digs per set on the day to go along with 2.25 kills per set and a .241 attack percentage... Osinski had 10 kills on 17 attack attempts in the two matches.


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I've been having some serious issues these past few weeks trying to paint up my BKBT Jango. I've never had this issue before, with my past comissions and other paint ups. Basically, the paint (krylon short cuts ocean blue) is forming small sections where it produces a bunch of tiny air bubbles, and it ruins the paint job, forcing me to sand it all down again and start over.
I'm thinking it's the humidity, cause its been raining like no tomorrow here in florida. I bought the paint recently, and have been told that they re-did their formula or something like that to make it more environmentally safer. Anyone have this happen to them? I'm just so frustrated with it all and it's a waste of paint and money. Thanks


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I have been looking at the wild world of TEFL for a while now and I feel quite strongly that it is the kind of career that I could not only excell at but also enjoy.
Having weighed up my options I think that China is my best bet for finding a position given my qualifications and experience (not to mention my personal interests). I am looking at doing a CELTA before I start but can only find one company that do CELTA courses in China (Language Link). Can anyone recommend them or any other organisation in China?
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Tuesday August 6th, 2013 12:50am
Connor McNicholas, 19, of Ambler, Pa., has been charged with two counts of homicide after a car crash that killed Marist rising sophomore attackman Edward Coombs and another 19-year-old male, according to the Montgomery County (Pa.) District Attorney's office.
Both speed and alcohol are thought to have played a part, according to the district attorney.
McNicholas has been charged with Homicide By Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence and a related charge. His attorney, Peter Scuderi of Chester, entered a plea of not guilty in court Wednesday.
The crash occurred after 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6 in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania. An autopsy determined that head injuries caused the death of Coombs, 19, and the other fatality, who were both found dead at the scene. There were a total of five people in the car.
The District Attorney also detemined the car was traveling between 97 and 103 mph and traveled more than 400 feet from the initial point of losing control, striking several trees.
McNicholas' blood was taken by law enforcement and analyzed by laboratories. National Medical Services determined that the defendant had a blood alcohol concentration of a .117% w/v. The Abington Hospital blood analysis equates to a range between .109% w/v and .134% w/v.
Scott Nelson, Coombs' coach at Marist last season, said he was easily the most popular freshman on the team. The midfielder played in 14 games for the Red Foxes during his freshman season. He had 25 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers on the season.
"He's the kind of kid you get into coaching for," Nelson said the day of the crash. "He had the best smile. He was always smiling, just a great kid and a lot of fun."


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|Guess I'll just have to make sure i spend a lot of time training them seperately. They'll be spending the rest of their lives together so i do want a strong bond between them... but not so strong that they can't function apart.
I have friends in my training group who own littermate brothers. The dogs don't live in the same house but on the same street. They see each other every day and when 1 owner goes out of town, the other keeps both dogs.
These boys are STUCK to each other like glue. In public, they turn to each other for comfort if something startles them. If 1 leaves the group, both of them howl and scream until they are together again. It's taken a lot of work to get them able to even function away from each other. At obedience trials, the dog not in the ring has to be taken out of the room before the other can work. Otherwise, the dog will leave the ring to be with his brother.
2 dogs that are well apart in age will each bond with their owner more than each other without a lot of extra efforts.
2 dogs that are at the same "stage" will bond more easily with each other, sometimes to the point of ignoring their owner when the dogs are together and panicking if they are away from each other.
I think it's because that, being close in age, they have so much more in common with each other and can meet each other's need for play and socialization. Where an older dog will already be firmly bonded with their owner more than other canines. Kind of like the different relationship between siblings who are a couple years apart vs a set of twins.
I'll have to keep an eye on that. At this stage it is very much all about me. As i said I've had 2 dogs before, my parents, sister and friends do and in every case the dogs have got on really well but were more bonded with us than each other... but it's worth watching out for.
And yes, it's hard to remember how young she is sometimes. She'd have to be pretty close to full grown and was generally quite sensible before he turned up... watching them get into mischief together has highlighted that she's still a puppy though.
the reason that people encourage you to wait is that you want to keep young puppies as separate as possible. Otherwise, they bond more strongly with each other than with you.
So it would be encouraged that you limit their playtime together anyway and keep them away from each other for all but a short period every day.
Also, you have to remember that she is a baby herself. So what she is willing to put up with is going to be a lot rougher than an older, more settled dog might want to do.
Maybe she's just being a bit more subtle about it than I expected. It'll be interesting to watch the change as he gets a bit older.
The behaviour you described is more what I was expecting to see now... but as you said maybe it will start in the future.
Now I think about it, I can remember a moment from my last dogs that was similar to what I'm seeing now - The puppy was hanging off my females cheek and she just looked at my and gave a very human like smile and shrug of the shoulders and let him continue. She definitely did teach him the boundaries, so that must have started a bit later on.
I think I am just being a bit paranoid about the whole thing. Everyone advised I waited until Heidi was at least 2 before getting the second pup... but of course, I knew better =). So I've been keeping a very close eye on them to try to make sure nothing goes wrong.
I really don't mind them playing rough... as long as they are both comfortable with it and it doesn't escalate any further than play.
what you don't see is that she IS teaching him! When she has enough she stands up and changes the game. Teaching him how far that he can go. She knows that he is a baby "if he's on top of me, all I have to do is stand up and *poof* he falls off" The fact that she continues the game just signals that he hasn't been annoying enough that she wants him to quit.
Kind of like when a toddler starts banging his toy car on the floor and you say "like this" and show him how to roll it on the ground.
When he comes back at her like you described, that means that she ISN'T being a bit much for him. He's just escalating the game.
At his age, he isn't "more dominant" than her. She is being tolerant of the baby. Just because you let a 2year old take a cookie off your plate doesn't mean that he's going to rule the house when he grows up. It means that he is a baby and you don't care that he takes a cookie. Later, when he is older, you might say "Kid, this is my cookie. get your own"
it's pretty easy to teach them if you don't want them to play this way. Just step in and distract them to something else. They soon learn what is appropriate and what is not.
I'll use my dogs to illustrate even though Rayden was 7 when we brought Singe home. Rayden let Singe crawl all over him and bite his ears and play rough. If it got out of control, he would stand up. If he had had enough, he would simply walk away. If Singe followed, Rayden would pick him up, bring him to me and drop him on the floor. Of course, being an old bachelor, Rayden carried him by his head
When he got older, the game changed. Instead of standing up, Rayden would take a paw and push him to the ground, hold him there for a second and Singe would play nicer. If Singe didn't get the hint, Rayden would look at me and grumble and if Singe still didn't take the hint, he would take it a step farther and bark and tell him off.
There was never a doubt about when the game had gone too far. Rayden was just more tolerant of a baby than he was of a teenager.
Haha!! Yeah, my sister has a couple and the neighbours came round one day to tell her that that her dogs were trying to kill each other while she was at work. While that conversation was happening, the dogs were playing and the neighbour says "see, they're doing it now!".
My sister pointed out they were playing and neither of them had ever had a mark on them.
I'm sure mine will be fine. I just might take over the teaching of what is too rough because my females not doing it. She's obviously not taking offense to it because she can't get enough of him... doesn't even like going for walks without him.
2 young dogs is a lot of work... but it's a lot of fun at the same time =)
my boys will pin each other. body slam. jump on each other. I mostly posted that for the sound effects - my neighbors are always convinced they are trying to kill each other!
if he gets too wild, just give him a little time to calm down. maybe even burn off some energy another way before letting them play together. I've never had two dogs that close in age - too much work for me! lol
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even the youngest of pups will let playmates know if it gets too rough.
you can calm it down if you want - I never let mine play rough in the house.
Otherwise, this is what my boys have always sounded like
Most of their play is nice... Both lying down, with a quiet whine going while they softly mouth each other.
As I said, maybe I'm worrying about nothing. I'm just after a few opinions on whether I should be watching it, or if this is pretty standard for a puppy of his age.
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Summer School Spotlight: Music and the Animated Film
Release Date: 6/6/2012
Summer school classes are a great way to pick up some extra credit hours, and they often focus on topics that might not be offered at any other time. The classes cover in 3 to 6 weeks what would take 16 weeks during the regular semester. In this spotlight, we'll take a look at one of Dr. Sharon Gorman's courses, MUS 3013 - Themes in Film Music: Music and the Animated Film.
Music course helps students develop an appreciation for the aural experience
As the closing music for the animated movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind began to play, the students in Dr. Sharon Gorman's class listened intently as they jotted down some last minute notes. The movie ended, and Gorman turned to them and asked "What did you think?"
As it turned out, Joe Hisaishi's score wasn't at all what the students had expected in an animated film. The composer's minimalistic approach - especially his extensive use of silence throughout the film - was very unfamiliar to them, and at times, they said, the movie score actually made them uncomfortable.
"I think that that's good for them to know," Gorman said afterwards as the students gathered their things to leave. "I think they're used to music being always in the background and not really listened to. But now that they're forced to listen to it, and hear, the silence is anxiety provoking. "
Listening (and hearing) is what Dr. Sharon Gorman's movie music classes are all about. Her most recent class, Themes in Film Music: Music and the Animated Film is the latest version of these movie-themed music courses she began teaching several years ago. The concept for the courses sounds simple - watch the selected movies and analyze the music as you watch. But what her students gain from the courses is much more complex and lasting. Gorman said the classes have turned out to be the perfect way to not only teach her students about music, but to teach them to become better listeners. Not just better listeners of music, she says, but better listeners in general. "I think you start [learning to listen] with music," she said, "because that's the thing we just don't pay attention to. We take it for granted."
The inspiration for the classes came after Gorman began looking for an alternative to the traditional music appreciation course that was listed in the university catalog. "What was here when I started was music appreciation," she said. But Gorman felt that her students didn't seem to "connect" with that class - they seemed to think that it was about "classical" music, and they just didn't like classical music. "I taught it two or three times before I just said there has to be a better way to teach people to appreciate music than forcing them into this general class where most of them don't even have an interest in it," she said. She found herself thinking if only she could teach a course where the subject was something they were already interested in. That's when the idea for the movie-themed courses came to her. "It may not be that they love classical music," she said, "but maybe they love movies. And if I have that 'in' I can show them that actually they do like classical music. They just don't think about it as classical music."
And thus, began a series of not-so-traditional music appreciation courses which have become immensely popular with Gorman's students. Over the years, her movie music courses have examined different types of music from a number of films. One semester she focused on music from The Lord of the Rings films; in another class, she asked her students to explore the beautiful melodies that John Williams wrote for the Star Wars films; in yet another class, they explored the music associated with heroes and villains. But for this summer course, Gorman said she decided to explore a new type of movie - the animated film. "You can basically cover almost all the different types within animated film," she explained, "even though it's a little bit more restrictive than regular film."
For the first week of this course, Gorman began with movies that are familiar to almost everyone in this country - classic movies from Walt Disney Studios. "We started with cartoons, so we looked at like Mickey Mouse cartoons," she said. "Then we moved to Fantasia. After Fantasia we did Beauty and the Beast, which I think has been their favorite of the whole thing (should have saved that one for last!). Then we did [The] Lion King. It's another example of a Disney film, but done by a different composer."
The second week took the students into less familiar territory, films with modernist scores, which may use electronics or use weird combinations of sounds, dissonance - things that would create some discomfort in the listener, Gorman said. They watched Tim Burton's The Corpse Bride, listening to the fanciful score by Danny Elfman, and identifying elements he pulled in from different musical styles. They watched Coraline and Secret of Kells, both featuring scores by French composer Bruno Coulais. And finally, they watched Fantastic Mr. Fox with music by Alexandre Desplat, who would later go on to score the final two Harry Potter films.
In week three, Gorman focused on anime films, including Princess Mononoke, a Japanese animated historical fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki. The music for the film was composed and performed by Joe Hisaishi, the same composer whose minimalist score for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind had made the students feel so uncomfortable. "We talked today about minimalism…about taking just a small piece of music, just a few notes, and repeating it over and over again, and how this particular effect doesn't always tell you how to feel," she said. "Because it's only a small bit, often it's you watching and listening that creates the idea of what it means. It doesn't mean anything in and of itself." She wasn't really surprised when the students expressed their discomfort with these scores - after all, they're very different from the movie music they're used to, such as the wonderful lyric melodies that John Williams created for the movie Star Wars. "It definitely has a meaning and has an emotion behind it, but the minimalism makes you do the work," she said.
For every film they watched, Gorman gave the students a worksheet where they were asked to answer specific questions as they watched the movie and listened to the music. She also created a handout for them, figuring out what musical terms they need to know in order to understand the music. "I try to keep that to a minimum," she said, "because they're not music majors for the most part." What's important, Gorman said, is not knowing all these musical terms, but understanding the basis for the melodies they're hearing. "I don't want them to have to understand 'major,' 'minor' and all different types of stuff, but I want them to have an idea if you have a different basis for your melody," she said. "I want them to be able to write intelligently about what they're hearing. If they don't understand how rhythm works, or know the typical way that we describe things…. So when we're talking about pitch we're talking about high and low or loud and soft. You don't talk about higher or lower dynamics."
"Yesterday when we started anime," she said, "we talked about the difference between Japanese melodies and western melodies. I took them to the keyboard in the next room, and played a pentatonic, or a five-note scale, which is what a lot of Japanese melodies are based on, versus your do-ray-me scale." She said she then asked them, "How did that sound? If you're going to make melodies based on this set of notes, they're going to sound different."
While this pentatonic scale was clearly new to her students, Gorman said they weren't as familiar with the music in the Disney movies as they thought they were either. We all know the famous songs that play throughout Beauty and the Beast, right? Or do we?
"When we did Beauty and the Beast, there are what we call leitmotifs in there - melodies that are associated with particular characters or ideas. And they had no idea - they knew the songs from Beauty and the Beast, but they had no idea that he could take that melody and use it without the singing through other parts of the film in order to indicate how a person was feeling or what was happening even though they weren't saying anything," she said. "Of course this is used not just in animated films, but in a lot of other films as well. So for them, it was like 'Wow! There was a lot of stuff to listen to that we didn't even know was there!' They pick it up really fast. By the third day, they were like 'Ok…yeah…I hear that…I hear that.'"
Ultimately, it's the recognition of things like these leitmotifs that Gorman wants her students to grasp - things that will help them to develop a real appreciation for a movie as they watch. Or rather as they audio-view the movies, because, as Gorman said, "We talk about 'audio-viewing' rather than watching, because really, you don't just listen and you don't just watch…they come together."
She said she often sees the changing attitudes most when she reads the student responses to the online discussion forums she uses for the classes. "I pose a set of questions," she said, "[about] the issues that have come up with this type of film." She said that some of the discussions have gotten pretty lively. "Some people would say 'Well, I like the way that works' and someone else would say 'No! That's horrible!' They would fight back and forth about what works and what doesn't," she said. But Gorman said she lets them disagree, and doesn't take sides in the debate. "I told them it's what you hear and what you think…I'm not going to tell you what's better music," she said.
Helping her students recognize the superior uses of music in a film -superior uses of pop music, superior uses of classical - is what Gorman said she is aiming for with her analysis sheets and discussion forums. "I'm not telling you that you can only have classical music in order to have a film done well…that's not true," she said. "But it's also not true that just sticking a popular pop song is necessarily going to work for the film." ("Unless it's John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, right?" she said with a mischievous grin, "because that's perfect.") She recalled a recent discussion her students had on the forum about the use of a song that was popular when the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was made. "It's music by Burt Bacharach, a really popular composer of the time." She shook her head. "And, you know, they're cowboys! They're train robbers! You know? And 'raindrops keep fallin' on my head' - I mean, you know, it doesn't work. It doesn't work!" She laughed. "I didn't say that outright, but they said it…they caught it. They said, 'first of all, it's not raining, and this really bothers me.'"
Gorman thinks that as her students develop their listening skills and deepen their appreciation of how music is used in movies it will fundamentally change the way they watch (and listen) to films. She said there are always one or two students every term who make a point to come talk with her about a recent movie experience. "There was Sam McFall this term," she said. "He had taken Lord of the Rings with me, and he then he went back and took Movie Music this term. At the end of the course, he said, 'Do you have any other analysis sheets for other films that we didn't do in class, because I kind of want to make this a hobby.'" So Gorman said she dug through her files, found some analysis sheets and put them out on Moodle for McFall. "After the last Harry Potter came out, he came and said, 'Did you hear the new Harry…' - he didn't say 'did you see,' he said 'Did you hear the new Harry Potter?'" she said with a laugh. "And we talked about it! We actually had a discussion about what worked and what didn't."
Gorman admitted though, that her students come back to complain sometimes too. "They say 'We can't just watch a movie anymore, and so we annoy our friends," she laughed. "They think somehow, if you're thinking too much, it's not fun anymore. But thinking is fun!" Gorman said. "Anna Mendenhall had taken Movie Music with me and she was complaining that they were getting together on the weekend, a group of friends, to watch some Grade B horror movie. They were picking out leitmotifs. She told me, 'I couldn't just watch the horror film…it wasn't even a good horror film!' It's funny… but it warms my heart!"
"That's what I'm about!" Gorman gave a big smile. "I think that [this is] a generation that hasn't been taught to listen, in any way. They're used to filtering out sounds. You don't listen to everything - there's too much going on - so you don't listen to everything or you'd go crazy I suppose. But music should be listened to. And you can be manipulated by music as easily as by anything else, but if you realize it, it has to have your permission first."


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Such a good Fett, , you should add some files on your helmet JetPack just to finish it off
Such a good Fett, , you should add some files on your helmet JetPack just to finish it off
I love it terry
When Boba has witnessed his father's death that was tragic, but witnessing his own death is a bit tragicomedy. Still, very expressive capture.
It's amazing all the details by you have accomplished, BooBoo Fett congratulations!!!!!!!!
It's official. I finally put in for, and received my BH designation! Woo-hoo!!!
No more "SE" or "TK"
My Stormtrooper is now "retired". I do plane on building another, along with a Biker Scout. All in good time.
Congrats on becoming official Terry! Not sure when my TK will come out again either now that Boba is done
Congrats Terry!!!
Welcome to the BH ranks........although I always assumed you already had a BH #
Perhaps a silly question, but how do you plug the mic into the amp?
Just a bump to see if BooBoo Fett is watching this thread. I'm curious as to how the throat mic gets connected to the amp now that it's pin the jetpack. Do you run the wire down you back and into the pack?
I've had a wireless boom mic system in place for months. Feedback problems have blocked implementation. This speaker's close proximity to the helmet caused horrible feedback. As stated in another thread (http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/p...36/#post559285), my speaker placement was dictated by my body's build. Havering a concave breast bone, I could have the speaker directly in the center of my chest with no absolutely no bulge in the vest.
Well, RafalFett got me thinking. I've gotten a bit fat lately (up to 190 from 176lb) so I figured what the hell, and moved the speaker behind the Ab plate. Surprisingly the slight bit of bulge created by the speaker is barely noticeable and, best of all, no more feed back. Woo-hoo!
The vest power cable still goes to the JP. That will not, and can not at this point, change!
I am packing up my suit now for a troop tonight at The Discovery Science Center. Hopefully all will work there as it did here at home
Very cool. Good luck!