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Public Inquiry Correspondence File, Social Security Administration, Regional Offices
Effective Date: January 11, 2006
System name:
Public Inquiry Correspondence File, Social Security Administration, Regional Offices.
Security classification:
System Location:
1. Offices of the Regional Commissioners, Social Security Administration (SSA) (see system manager section below for address information).
2. Social Security field offices (consult local telephone directories for addresses and telephone numbers).
3. Teleservice centers (contact the system manager at the address below or access http://www.socialsecurity.gov/foia/bluebook/app_e.htm for the addresses of SSA's teleservice centers).
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Members of the public who make inquiries to SSA, generally regarding benefit information.
Categories of records in the system:
Copies of inquires from the public and replies from SSA, generally regarding benefit information.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Section 205(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405).
Information is maintained in this file in case an inquirer requests information or files a formal application for benefits. Consequently, the information can be used as a filing date for benefit purposes.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
Disclosure may be made for routine uses as indicated below. However, disclosure of any information defined as ``return or return information'' under 26 U.S.C. 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code will not be disclosed unless authorized by a statute, the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS), or IRS regulations.
1. To a congressional office in response to an inquiry from that office made at the request of the subject of a record.
2. To the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, as necessary, for the purpose of auditing the Social Security Administration's compliance with the safeguard provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
3. To Department of Justice (DOJ), a court or other tribunal, or another party before such tribunal when:
(a) SSA, any component thereof; or
(b) Any SSA employee in his/her official capacity; or
(c) Any SSA employee in his/her individual capacity where DOJ (or SSA where it is authorized to do so) has agreed to represent the employee; or
(d) The United States or any agency thereof where SSA determines that the litigation is likely to affect the operations of SSA or any of its components, is a party to litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and SSA determines that the use of such records by DOJ, a court or other tribunal, or another party before such tribunal, is relevant and necessary to the litigation, provided, however, that in each case, SSA determines that such disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which the records were collected.
4. To the General Services Administration and the National Archives Records Administration (NARA) under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906, as amended by the NARA Act of 1984, information which is not restricted from disclosure by Federal law for the use of those agencies in conducting records management studies.
5. To student volunteers, individuals working under a personal services contract, and other workers who technically do not have the status of Federal employees, when they are performing work for the Social Security Administration (SSA), as authorized by law, and they need access to personally identifiable information in SSA records in order to perform their assigned Agency functions.
6. To Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and private security contractors, as appropriate, information necessary:
(a) To enable them to protect the safety of Social Security Administration (SSA) employees and customers, the security of the SSA workplace and the operation of SSA facilities; or
(b) To assist investigations or prosecutions with respect to activities that affect such safety and security or activities that disrupts the operation of SSA facilities.
7. To the Secretary of Health and Human Services or to any State, the Commissioner shall disclose any record or information requested in writing by the Secretary for the purpose of administering any program administered by the Secretary, if records or information of such type were so disclosed under applicable rules, regulations and procedures in effect before the date of enactment of the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994.
8. We may disclose information to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, entities, and persons when (1) we suspect or confirm that the security or confidentiality of information in this system of records has been compromised; (2) we determine that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs of SSA that rely upon the compromised information; and (3) we determine that disclosing the information to such agencies, entities, and persons is necessary to assist in our efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. SSA will use this routine use to respond only to those incidents involving an unintentional release of its records.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system:
Records generally are maintained in paper form in folders in standard file cabinets. However, records also may be maintained in magnetic media (e.g., disc, microcomputer).
By name of inquirer or name of person about whom information is requested.
Information in this system is restricted to Agency personnel who need them in the performance of their official duties. Access http://www.socialsecurity.gov/foia/bluebook/app_g.htm for additional information relating to SSA data security measures.
Retention and disposal:
The records are retained for up to 3 years and then disposed of by shredding.
System manager(s) and address(es):
In the
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Field Operations
Office of the Regional Commissioner
In the
Regional Public Affairs Office
Office of the Regional Commissioner
Social Security Administration
Room 40-100, 26 Federal Plaza
In the
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Programs, Office of the Regional Commissioner
In the
Regional Commissioner's Inquiry Unit
Office of the Regional Commissioner
Social Security Administration
In the
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Programs Operations and Systems
Office of the Regional Commissioner
In the
Office of the Regional Commissioner
Social Security Administration
Room 1440, 1200
In the
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Programs Operations and Systems
Office of the Regional Commissioner
In the
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Management and Budget
Office of the Regional Commissioner
In the
Regional Communications Director
Office of the Regional Commissioner
In the
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Field Operations
Office of the Regional Commissioner
Notification procedures:
An individual can determine if this system contains a record pertaining to him/her by contacting the most convenient SSA field office (FO) or by writing to the system manager(s) at the above address and providing his/her name, SSN or other information that may be in the system of records that will identify him/her. FO addresses and telephone numbers can be found in local telephone directories under "Social Security Administration,'' or by accessing http://www.ssa.gov/org/.
An individual requesting notification of records in person should provide the same information, as well as provide an identity document, preferably with a photograph, such as a driver's license or some other means of identification. If an individual does not have any identification documents sufficient to establish his/her identity, the individual must certify in writing that he/she is the person claimed to be and that he/she understands that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to another individual under false pretenses is a criminal offense.
If notification is requested by telephone, an individual must verify his/her identity by providing identifying information that parallels information in the record to which notification is being requested. If it is determined that the identifying information provided by telephone is insufficient, the individual will be required to submit a request in writing or in person. If an individual is requesting information by telephone on behalf of another individual, the subject individual must be connected with SSA and the requesting individual in the same phone call. SSA will establish the subject individual's identity (his/her name, SSN, address, date of birth and place of birth, along with one other piece of information, such as mother's maiden name) and ask for his/her consent in providing information to the requesting individual.
If a request for notification is submitted by mail, an individual must include a notarized statement to SSA to verify his/her identity or must certify in the request that he/she is the person claimed to be and that he/she understands that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to another individual under false pretenses is a criminal offense. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c)).
Record access procedures:
Same as Notification procedures. Also, requesters should reasonably specify the record contents being sought. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c)).
Contesting record procedures:
Same as Notification procedures. Also, requesters should reasonably identify the record, specify the information they are contesting and the corrective action sought, and the reasons for the correction, with supporting justification showing how the record is incomplete, untimely, inaccurate or irrelevant. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.65(a)).
Record source categories:
Information is furnished by the inquirer and generated by SSA in response to inquiries.
Systems exempted from certain provisions of the Privacy Act:


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The 2012 European Championship is now in full swing and Arsenal.com will be keeping you regularly updated with the progress of the Gunners taking part in the tournament.
Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
England 1-0 Ukraine, Group D
Tuesday, June 19
Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came off the bench to play their part in England's 1-0 win against Ukraine on Tuesday night.
The result - coupled with France's shock 2-0 defeat to Sweden - meant that Roy Hodgson's side finished top of Group D and set up a quarter-final clash against Italy on Sunday night.
But the Three Lions made a sluggish start to the match in Donetsk as the co-hosts put them under pressure in the early stages, with Oleg Gusev coming close to breaking the deadlock in the 24th minute.
Wayne Rooney, making his first appearance of the tournament after returning from a two-match suspension, had a glorious chance to open the scoring on the half-hour mark but glanced a free header wide from eight yards.
Ukraine remained on the front foot and Andriy Yarmolenko nearly scored a brilliant individual effort after twisting and turning his way into the box, but Joleon Lescott managed to close him down just in time.
England made the perfect start to the second half as Steven Gerrard whipped in an inviting cross from the right and Rooney headed into the empty net from close range.
While Hodgson's men were under significant pressure for much of the second half, they were a threat on the break and Rooney was sent clear but could not take his opportunity.
There was controversy soon afterwards when Marko Devic waltzed into the area and saw his shot loop up off Joe Hart and head towards goal. John Terry raced back and cleared the ball acrobatically, but replays suggested the ball crossed the line.
Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain were introduced in the closing stages of the match, and played their part as England held on for a victory that means they avoid a quarter-final showdown with world and European champions Spain.

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AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Learning Farms' Aug. 15 webinar will feature a conversation with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey at the Iowa State Fair. The webinar, which begins at 11:30 a.m., is part of a series, hosted by ILF, held on the third Wednesday of each month through Adobe Connect. All that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access.
Secretary Northey will converse with ILF program managers Jacqueline Comito and Matt Helmers on the fairgrounds. The interview will cover a variety of issues including the state of agriculture today and what the future holds for Iowa farmers. Northey will be able to answer questions from webinar participants via the Adobe Connect chat box as well.
Northey is a fourth generation farmer from Spirit Lake who grows corn and soybeans. He returned to Spirit Lake to farm with his grandfather after graduating from Iowa State University in 1981. He is serving his second term as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture after being reelected in November 2010.
To connect to the webinar, go to https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/ilf/. The ILF website contains links for archived webinars from previous months at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ilf/Webinars/.
Iowa Learning Farms is a partnership of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (USEPA section 319); in cooperation with Conservation Districts of Iowa, the Iowa Farm Bureau and the Iowa Water Center.


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The worst punch was from Tony Twist a few years ago. He hit me in the side of the face and the pressure from the punch pushed my eye up in through my orbital bone.
Archives for September 2004
Beyond the Boards… Rob Ray
Working with a Bolstered Lineup
"As good as we feel we will be, most other teams are feeling the same way. The biggest mistake we could make would being too overconfident and I think that would be huge," he said.
Briere gets whiff of Swiss hockey
'"He based his decision on the fact this league offers good hockey and he wanted to keep in shape," said Briere's agent, Pat Brisson. NHL stars Joe Thornton, Rick Nash and Olli Jokinen also are skating in the Swiss league.'
Four Champions Crowned
"Our squad was outstanding and in great shape," stated former Sabres captain Danny Gare. "We worked hard leading up to this game and really came into the contest in tip-top condition. That is very important in these games, as you can see a lot of the kids (participating in the HockeyFest) are in good shape."
Challenging the Traditional Game of Hockey
The sled hockey program has a foundation built around cultivating teamwork, self-esteem and self worth for the kids on their three teams. For most of the participants and their families, the program allows them an escape from the challenges of everyday life.
Amerks get down to work
'"You lose that edge," said Taylor, one of eight in the Amerks' camp who also dressed for the Buffalo Sabres last season. "When you go into an NHL camp you want to be at the top, and you're so nervous going out there on the ice. "Today it was a little more relaxed than usual because the guys know they can't go anywhere except for here. You try not to lose that edge, but it's tough. It's in your mind that you can't go anywhere else."'
AHL is the Show
'Rookie left winger Thomas Vanek, the fifth overall pick in the 2002 draft, says he'll survive without an immediate taste of the NHL. "I knew if there was a lockout, I would develop here," Vanek said. "It's disappointing but it's something I can't worry about. I won't let it get in my head."'
178 NHL players now in Europe
'Buffalo Sabres center Daniel Briere agreed to a deal Wednesday with SC Bern of the Swiss league, becoming the latest NHL player to head to Europe. Briere, who was awarded a one-year, $2.55 million contract by an NHL arbitrator in August, led the Sabres in scoring with 28 goals, 37 assists and a career-high 65 points.'
Sabres' Roy happy to be back on ice, even if it is the minors
'''I hope there will be a season,'' Roy said. ''But it's hard to think there will be because there's so much going on and it's all negative stuff. … I'm just going to work hard. And if there is a season in January or not, I'll be ready for it.'''
Buyer may emerge for Sabres' cable TV rights
'MSG Network of New York City is in talks with Adelphia Communications Corp. about picking up television rights to the Buffalo Sabres, a precursor to Adelphia shuttering its Empire Sports Network, sources have told the Sports Business Journal.'
Four Champions Crowned
According to Rob Ray, the WGR team should "stick to talking about hockey and not playing it."
Amerks First Coach Passes Away
Billy Reay, the first head coach of the Rochester Americans who would go on to become one of the winningest coaches in NHL history, died at the age of 86 on Thursday.
Connolly Will Not Be Paid During The Lockout
'Lindy Ruff would like Connolly to play in Rochester, but Buffalo can't force him. Connolly could sign a deal with any minor league franchise or he could accept a two week conditioning assignment in Rochester like Dominik Hasek has done in Ottawa. That can be renewed every two weeks indefinitely. If he does that, then Buffalo would have to pay him so that is unlikely.'
Paille ready to go
'"I hope to impress them enough in Rochester and get called up to Buffalo whenever the time comes," he said. "I'm just going to play like I did in Guelph. I think I know what my role is going to be with the team. I want to play on one of the top two lines, play physical and see how it goes."'
It's a lock fans will go elsewhere
'This year's lockout is expected to last substantially longer than the 103 days it took to reach an agreement a decade ago. "We're more prepared for a lockout this time," Amerks Chief Executive Officer Steve Donner said. "We were all hoping that it wouldn't happen, but now that it has we should stand to benefit from the Sabres not playing."'


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Not rally, the 1911 should be carried cocked and locked (condition 1) or chamber empty (condition 3).
Condition 2, hammer down on a loaded chamber is probably the most dangereous method of carry.
I just bought a sig 1911, with a round chambered. what would be the alternative safe carry method other then cocked n locked with an iwb holster>
I have been carrying for years and have/will always keep a round in the chamber. If I have to unholster my weapon in self defense, the last thing I want is to take that last second or two to chamber a round before I can respond to the situation.
A modern cocked and locked 1911 w/ it's grip safety and manual safety seems like a fairly safe way to carry if of course you train extensively. I agree w/ VA, a 1911 is designed to be carried cocked and locked. Theres others w/ only a safe action trigger that I would deem more prone to an AD than a modern cocked and locked 1911. But either should be fine if you train and take all precautions.
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Most semi-auto weapons that are carried with a round in the chamber are, in effect, cocked and locked. Once the safety is disabled and the trigger is pulled, they shoot. The 1911 is no different. It just looks scarier to the casual and uninformed observer.
All of you striker fired weapons are carried cocked and mostly locked although in the case of a Glock I might question that. Just my prejudice against only one safety on the trigger. The 1911 is actually much safer.
For personal reassurance, you should find a holster that covers the entire triggerguard, and that has sufficient leather between the gun and your body to immobilize the safety lever.
Then, for a few days, carry the gun cocked-and-locked but absolutely unloaded. At the end of that time, review your count of how many times the pistol went off-safe, and how many times it "fired" down to a dropped hammer, all on its own.
The results (beware: this is a spoiler) will be a count of exactly zero.
That may make you feel better.
But if it doesn't, I suggest that you sell the gun.
Bingo,there's the real life jist of it.A glock is basically a 1911 condition 0-cocked and unlocked.What will happen if you don't screw up-nothng at all.It's in a holster with a covered trigger,when you pull it out there's still no concern,unless your trigger finger is still untrained.I'm no fan of the 'safe action' design,but just sayin'.
thanks for all the info, I always carried back in the 80's-early 90's colt government cocked n locked it wasn't a problem very safe mode, a good friend wanted that colt government and I made a big mistake trading the gun . I just thought that there was a safety mechanism in the new sig 1911 with the hammer down with round chambered .I have been looking for info if this was a new feature, or maybe I just dreamed about it, lol
The unsafe action would be lowering the hammer down after chambering a round. I'm going back to the 1911 style because personally it was the best shooting piece as far as accuracy combined with trigger pull for me.
once again I appreciate the input .There are some very knowledgable members on this forum.I can always count on great information. thank you
Getting off the main subject, I apologize
I own a glock, what worries me the most ,My gun getting into an attackers possesion and all he has to do is pull the trigger I know chances are slim, it truly has happened to me.
I had a back-up gun.The first instinct of an attacker getting possesion of your firearm in a situation is to just pull the trigger . They will not be looking for a safety mechanism.This safety Could buy you some valuable time to attack, escape or reach for a backup or perp fleeing after the gun will not fire.
I watched a video the other day, might have been a link from this forum. Practice avoidance, escape the situation if possible , even though you are fully justified to shoot in a situation, how much money will a lawyer cost and how many court visits will it take til it's all over. might be smarter to just hand over the 50$,lol
thanks everyone
off to work
Hammer down carry is less than ideal fundamentally, mechanically,and operationally.
Fundamentally, I think that any time the gun has a round in the chamber, the safeties are off and the trigger is pulled you should expect a bang. Then there's that whole "keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to shoot" and in order to be safe when lowering the hammer on a live round, you should probably have a clearing barrel or bullet trap to aim in to as to stay in keeping with "never point a gun at anything you do not want to destroy"
Mechanically, the half cock notch was never in intended to be used as such.
Operationally, todays 1911s don't have long spurred hammers like the used to and thumb cocking a 1911 on the draw can be difficult and in some instances alter shooting grip.
Actually, my SR40 can be carried, one in chamber, with manual safety and trigger safety. QUOTE=Sgt45;272551]All of you striker fired weapons are carried cocked and mostly locked although in the case of a Glock I might question that. Just my prejudice against only one safety on the trigger. The 1911 is actually much safer.[/QUOTE]
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But what about the spark plugs themselves, though? How often do they need to be replaced now?
Manufacturers tout an 80k-100k mile service interval on spark plugs now, thanks in part to improvements in plug design and materials. That might be stretching it, however. Remember that if you have a 100,000-mile spark plug, its electrode is worn down 4/5 of the way at 80,000 miles. A worn ...[more]
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Funderburke v. New York State Department of Civil Service, Uniondale Union Free School District, et al.
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Duke Funderburke worked as a teacher at the Uniondale Union Free School District in Nassau County for more than two decades before retiring in 1986. He married his partner of 45 years, Bradley Davis, in 2004 in a ceremony in Ontario, Canada. When Funderburke requested that his retirement health benefits be extended to his spouse, just as benefits are extended to the spouses of other married retirees, the school district refused. With Lambda Legal's help, Funderburke won respect for his marriage in New York.
While this case was on appeal from an unfavorable trial court ruling, the New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) agreed to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of public employees covered under the New York State Health Insurance Program, including Funderburke and his spouse. As a result, married lesbian and gay public employees working at more than 800 New York state and local government employers have access to insurance coverage for their spouses. On Lambda Legal's motion, the Appellate Division, Second Department, vacated the unfavorable trial court ruling.
According to longstanding common law, marriages validly performed in other jurisdictions are recognized in New York State.
Lambda Legal's Impact
Lambda Legal is working to secure legal and social recognition in New York for marriages of same-sex couples that are validly entered into in places such as Canada. We're also fighting to ensure that LGBT couples have equal access to the same health and retirement benefits other married couples enjoy.
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By Nik Brumsack
Arsène Wenger believes European experience was key in helping Chelsea to win the Champions League for the first time last season.
Chelsea had come close to winning the competition in recent seasons, losing to Manchester United in the final in 2008, and have reached the semi-final stage on four occasions since 2004.
Wenger says that experience was vital in helping Roberto Di Matteo's team to win the tournament at the expense of Bayern Munich in May.
"They were efficient. Some years before, they were closer to win it than last year, but accumulated experience, tenacity and a bit of luck as well, got them the trophy. You have to congratulate them for that," he said.
Chelsea overcame the likes of Napoli and Barcelona to take the trophy - though they rode their luck on occasions. Wenger was impressed by the attitude and application of Di Matteo's side.
"Last year they had that kind of luck and you must give them credit as well, for the consistency and attitude they showed in the games where they were dominated, and the mental strength to have shown in these games to finally win it," said Wenger.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


text: OK, so after reading for hours and hours here I decided I wanted to scratch my armor. So I called a plastic supplier in town, they supply my machinist with plastic as well as plastic for General Mills. On the phone the worker told me that they carried the plastic I was probably looking for, but not that brand (Sintra). Everything I have read here, the poster speaks as if Sintra is a type of plastic. They told me the name of the stuff I bought but I can't recall it. It started with a C. I will get that information after the holidays when they are open again. If they are correct, then it is just like the differance between Acetol and Delrin. Delrin is a brand. The reason I am posting this is to ask the experianced plastic workers here if what I got is the right thing to use for armor. I got a 4' X 4' piece, it's 1/8" thick, they had white but I chose gray. It was advertised on their wall as "heat forming" or something like that. Now what is throwing me off is that it is a tiny bit flexable at room temp. It is a very large sheet right now, so that is one reason its being so flimsy. So, does the real Sintra at 1/8" thick have a natural ability to flex a bit, or is it pretty solid and sturdy, no bending? Any help on this is very appreciated, I really want to start on my armor, but I don't want to start with this stuff if it isn't what I should be using. Do your sintra armor pieces have a slight ability to bend a little? Thanks guys


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By Chris Harris
Arsenal's defence has come in for criticism over the past week but, compared to Fenerbahce's back line, they have looked positively watertight.
The Turkish side attacked with vigour when Arsène Wenger's side visited Istanbul a fortnight ago but were severely punished for a string of basic errors at the back as Emmanuel Adebayor, Theo Walcott and company ran riot.
Fenerbahce's 5-2 defeat heaped more pressure on new coach Luis Aragones but the Spaniard could ease his burden with a positive result at Emirates Stadium. The Turks have little chance of repeating last season's run to the last eight of the Champions League but a Uefa Cup place - and a clash with rivals Galatasaray - is still a viable target.
We asked Edip Adanir, London Correspondent of Fanatik, for a Turkish perspective ahead of Wednesday's game. Read on for his take on Fenerbahce's recent form, the men to watch at the Emirates and the reason why we can expect another high-scoring affair.
"They are not in good shape at the moment. They had a draw against Eskisehirspor and, as for Luis Aragones and the Fenerbahce supporters, it just doesn't work between them. The chairman is under pressure. And also they have a problem with Colin Kazim-Richards, he has not been on top form since the European Championships and also he has been sent off for swearing at a linesman in Turkish. He doesn't seem to want to stay in Turkey. Also, Roberto Carlos is not the same player he was.
"Having said all that, in Istanbul, Fenerbahce had four or five chances against Arsenal and could have scored more goals. I don't know if that was Arsenal's weakness or Fenerbahce playing well going forward. Either way, Fenerbahce had massive defensive problems and if they do that again at the Emirates, the score will be the same. It was unusual for them because they played really well against top teams in the Champions League last season. The only time they couldn't perform their best was at Chelsea, but apart from that they defended well."
"The one thing I can say about Fenerbahce is that they will definitely score a goal. They will not come here to defend and it will be an open game. It could be a turning point for them, this game. Because of the team, with two centre forwards, it has never been done before and I think Aragones is playing his last card here. Even a point will do for them for [finishing third in the group and qualifying for] the Uefa Cup because their main target is to play Galatasaray in the Final at their stadium. Every Fenerbahce supporter and player's dream is to do that and to do that they have to qualify for the Uefa Cup."
"He is the main dangerman but he is not the type of centre-forward that Fenerbahce's supporters would like. Before it was Mateja Kezman and they didn't like him at all. They were looking for someone like Pierre van Hooijdonk - they want the old fashioned, British style of centre forward."
"If he plays, Deivid is one to watch. He is a very talented player, he can take risks, he can take the ball out of defence, he can beat players and score goals. He scored against some top teams."
"They won't play the same formation as they did in Istanbul. Aragones is playing two up front, which is surprising. Semih Senturk and Daniel Guiza will be up front. Volkan Demirel will be in goal again and Aragones hasn't decided whether to play Deivid or Claudio Maldonado, but apart from that it will be the same team."
"Fenerbahce coming to London has created a buzz among the Turkish fans over in England. I have seen a lot of people getting enthusiastic. I was at the game at Highbury in 1979 when Fenerbahce lost 2-0 and I remember the last minute of the first half when Liam Brady missed a penalty. For all Turkey supporters, Arsenal is No 1. It doesn't matter if they win anything, just for the way they play they are adored. The fans were clapping and chanting for Arsenal in Istanbul. My paper became Arsenal's agent because I report all their games and the Fenerbahce supporters know that I am an Arsenal fan!"


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Jordan School District and Bluffdale's elected leaders are accusing each other of violating state law in the campaign leading up to Tuesday's doomed $495 million bond proposal.
Just two working days before the vote, attorneys for the district and the city exchanged letters via email, each accusing the other's organization of illegally using public money to persuade voters.
Voters, by a 67 percent to 33 percent margin, rejected the bond, the largest in Utah history.
It's not likely the allegations will be investigated, however, unless the district or city presses the issue.
Salt Lake County Attorney Sim Gill said Wednesday that he was copied in on the attorneys' correspondence, but he won't investigate unless specifically requested to do so.
Mark Thomas, chief deputy and director of elections in the lieutenant governor's office, said he is not likely to investigate without a request.
Utah law allows elected officials to voice opinions on ballot measures, but public entities are not allowed to use public money to persuade voters to cast ballots for or against a measure. If they do use public money to inform people about a ballot question, they're supposed to give "equal access" to both sides.
Violation of the law can be a class B misdemeanor, but Thomas said he has never pushed for prosecution.
The dispute began when Bluffdale's mayor, Derk Timothy, and City Council members sent a letter to residents urging them to vote against the bond. It would have funded new schools and renovated schools throughout the school district, which covers their city and neighboring cities in the southwestern part of the Salt Lake Valley.
The letter, dated Oct. 30, accused the school district of previously building extravagant buildings and of over-reaching with the half-billion dollar bond proposal.
On Friday, Jordan district attorney John E. S. Robson demanded in a letter emailed to Timothy and council members that they "cease and desist" from spending any public money to influence the bond vote or retract any communications already sent to residents.
The letter presumed that public money was used, which would be a violation of law.
That same day, Bluffdale City Attorney Vaughn Pickell responded to Robson that no public money was used in the anti-bond letter from the mayor and council members.
Timothy said Wednesday that the letter and its mailing cost $719, which he and the council members split. The letter used the city's logo and the city's mailing list, but no city money was used, he said.
In his letter, Pickell suggested Robson look closer to home on the district's own informational website and flyers for a violation of the law.
He noted that district employees had "lobbied" for the bond's passage at a Bluffdale council meeting and asked who paid for the bond proposal's website, which has two videos that he said "only portray the 'Yes' side of Proposition 1."
"I hope that such attempts to influence a ballot for political purposes are 100 percent privately funded or I fear that Jordan School District might also be in violation of the statute," Pickell wrote.
Timothy said Bluffdale City will not pursue an investigation of Jordan District. The district did not appear inclined to seek an investigation, either, saying only, "The voters have spoken and the district is making plans to move forward."
Thomas, at the lieutenant governor's office, said he didn't find any clear violations of the law on a quick perusal of the bond proposal website. It mostly seemed to provide information and not advocacy, he said.
Likewise, he said he sees no problem with a mayor and council advocating a particular position as long as they did not use city money.
The dispute, however, highlights an increasing number of complaints that taxing entities are using public money to influence voters, he said.
It may be time for the Legislature to clarify the law and to provide enforcement mechanisms, he said. At the very least, better education of public entities is in order, he said.
"They [cities, school districts, etc.] appear to be ever inching closer to that line," Thomas said.
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i just picked up a 51 truck 3 window, the guy i got it from has done some mods and i would like to know if its good mods or something i need to change and what something like this would range for as far as a price ! first off the truck runs and drives, it has a camaro front clip installed right, has a camaro rear end as well, then it has a complete drive tran out of a 95 chevy van throttle body, auto trans, all the wires gauge cluster, fuel tank, crusie, and everything works and wires are hidden about as good as can be, all new brake lines, calibers, everything to do with the brakes is new also new gas lines, power brakes, steering colum with tilt out of the van, it has the stock frame from the clip back cab mounts were made, but it has some rust, floor pans, kick pannels, a little on the fenders, bed is in real good shape has new tubeing for the floor to go on, the rest or the body is mostly orig. im just wondering if ive going something that is worth putting some money it to and if i ever wanted to sell would not lose alot of money ! just any feed back would be great thanks for your time !
Well... not being able to see everything you have going on there I'd say it depends on how well the clip is added. The camaro clip is a great mod. It's been done for decades now. I like it better than a weak mustang II or even the old Volarie torsion. I'd say second best to an aftermarket weld in from the specialists advertised in the mag. I'd say as long as the clip is in straight and welded with good practice and technique with gussets plates and/or back cut and boxed your ok 'cause anything else can be corrected. The guy did alot of work for sure. To me it sounds like the 6 to 10 k range with no body work done but that depends on the milage and condition of the power/trans components. Hard to say from here. I'd pay extra attention to the brakes. Double check everything is tight and not leaking anywhere? Did the guy relocate or put in an aftermarket master? Is the rear disc now? Proportion valve? How 'bout those lines, are they double flaired? Did the guy make his own lines? How 'bout the steering joints and shaft connections? Everything good, like Flaming River Joints, colapse cage/shaft? Alot goes into the things you mentioned and even more goes into makin' it right. Your safety and anyone riding is top priority... as you know this. ...not lookin' to upset you...just looking out for you bro.As far as the typical body rust, no biggie. And not loosing alot of money depends on the fish you can get hooked at sale. Sounds like the extensive work is done and if you got it for a good price you can put the icing on the cake with paint and body and make out pretty good. Good to hear from another old truck enthusiast. If you find time post some pics of the 'ol gal.
let me start by saying thanks for the reply, it has the steering column out of the van with the colapse shaft and all brake lines are new with all the valves, he took the master cyl off the van as well and all looks real good, the front clip looks like it is all welded good and strait, i guess the guy builds race cars and did it on a jig, but im not sure, nothing seems to be leaking, but the rear is drum brakes and front is disc. i will try to get some pics up as soon as i can, i have started sanding off the old paint and for the most part the bed, fenders, dooors, are all in good shape the floor pans and kick pannels are not so good, but thanks again and ill try to post pics of it !
Sounds good speedy. It's good to hear another piece is gettin' ready for the road. It'll be good to see a few then and now shots here as you go along with your project. I got the GMC hood emblem chromed now and soon plan to post some more on the aluminum intake pleneum I was working on.
i cant get pics to load up on this site is their any trick to doing it ?
In the "Anything Goes" section of the forum mpayne describes how the site will accept photo's. It's not to bad once you get going with it. You have to open an account with Photobucket. After you load you pics there, you hover over the photo and a window will pop up with a few format selections to choose from. Your looking to click on the IGM tab. A Copy indication will flash for a second then open up the forum and paste it in. You won't see the picture but the IGM code will appear. Once you load all the picture IGM's you can click preview and then you'll see the pics. Let me know if you have problems.


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Avoid them! They said this website was not correct when asked about the quoted jobs. They promised here renewing the follows: - Cabin Pollen Filter (Renew) - Cabin Odour Filter (Renew) - Engine Oil (Drain/Refill) - Engine Oil Filter (Renew) - Brake Hydraulic Fluid (Renew) - Engine Coolant (Renew) - Cooling System (Flush) - Fuel Filter (Drain) - Alternator Drive Belt (Renew) - PAS Drive Belt (Renew) - General Oil Used (Premium) Nothing happened except the engine oil and I had to pay extra for the brake fluid. Never use them again.
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The team were very fast and did a great job on my car! The location is also perfect if you want to do some shopping while you wait. Good value and communication throughout!
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This was a great garage to go to. They were accommodation and I Sent my recently purchased motor home in for a cam belt change and service. Halfway through they gave me a call to say there is no need to do the cam belt change as it was all done very recently. All in all a very good experience and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
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Nice Customer service and get a clear idea about car's problem.
My family and I were extremely disappointed because the mechanic turned up to check the car and suspected/diagnosed what the problem might be and promised to come back and fix the car. Surprisingly and shocking the mechanic did not contact us and did not come back. It was not like he came to conned us and left us in limbo. The whole family is disappointed and would like to book any job with TST again. We lost £50 within 6 minutes without any follow up or getting the job done. I am so so disappointed sorry. I don't any future booking please.
Liam come to diagnose the problem Said it was a fault with the key and would get someone he knew to call we never received a call back . When we did get somebody else it was nothing to do with the key it was the steering. So we basically paid £60 for nothing


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Psychrophiles (sigh-crow-files) — those that live at unusually cold temperatures.
Archaea look and act a lot like bacteria. So much so that until the late 1970s, scientists assumed they were a kind of "weird" bacteria.
Then microbiologist Carl Woese devised an ingenious method of comparing genetic information showing that they could not rightly be called bacteria at all. Their genetic recipe is too different.
So different Woese decided they deserved their own special branch on the great family tree of life, a branch he dubbed the Archaea.


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Issue #1. I am a small guy 5'5" and 140 lbs. What is the smallest helmet around that is not a DP and who has them?
Issue #2. I have a gauntlet kit. They appear to have been made from a styrene plastic that was heat or vaccum formed (not sure how the stuff is shaped). So with that said, being made out of that thin material they are rather soft and flimsy. I would like to stiffen them up a bit and make them a able to stand the wear and tear of being worn. I was reading a post about a smooth cast 300 product. Do you think I would be able to line the inside of the gauntlet halfs with some of that to strengthen them up or even make a casting. Is there some other product or method that you would recommend?
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I will be getting my mandalorian armour soon, but i was wondering which type of paint is the best it can be anything from spray to hobbie paint. Also how do you make scratches, and make your armour and helmet look weathered?
P.S i live in Scotland.
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Swimming pools starting to go au naturel
Jeff Steinberg's backyard oasis has a luxury pool with a walk-in beach, an integrated hot tub and a stream with local river rocks. But there's something it doesn't have: chlorine.
His natural swimming pool in Princeton, N.J., uses plants in an adjacent area to clean the water, creating an aquatic habitat that includes water lilies, lotuses and toads.
"We hear them croak as they dive for cover," Steinberg says, noting how the toads scurry to their home base among the plants when his wife, Julia, swims morning laps.
Such pools or swimming ponds, which started gaining popularity in Austria in the 1980s and then spread to other countries, are slowly making inroads in the United States. At least two dozen homes now have them, according to interviews with pool company executives, and Minneapolis officials say their city will soon be the first in the USA with a public natural pool.
Looks 'more like a lake'
"It won't look like a traditional pool. It will look more like a lake," says Cliff Swenson, project manager for the city's Webber Park, where the swimming hole is slated to open as early as August 2013. He says it will meet the water-quality standards for lakes, not pools — a difference that required the state legislature to approve it as a pilot project. Still, this is a man-made facility that will function as a pool.
Costs of natural pools
Natural swimming pools often have lower maintenance costs than regular pools because they don't need chemicals and their lower-flow pumps use less electricity.
Yet their upfront costs may be higher. James Robyn, who runs New Jersey-based BioNova, says his company's pools cost the same amount per square foot to build, but they're typically twice as large. Half of the area is used as a regeneration pond, where plants embedded in gravel create a habitat for micro-organisms that remove pollutants from the water, while the gravel bed acts as a filter. Pumps circulate the water to the pool, and skimmers remove debris.
Chris Paquette, co-owner of Robin's Nest Aquatics in Hollis, Maine, says he lowers costs by using smaller regeneration zones and rainwater collected from a home's rooftop. He says the dozen "garden swim ponds" that he's built cost $30,000 to $160,000 — comparable to similarly sized regular pools with cement or tile bottoms but pricier than those with vinyl ones.
He says public health officials were hesitant, because it won't be a sterile environment. Yet he says similar venues in Europe haven't had bacteria problems, and the city will test the water two to three times a week. If a problem occurs, it will close the pool — as it does with others — and the water will be recirculated through the wetlands and retested prior to reopening.
Swenson says the project, which is expected to cost the same as a regular pool to build but less to operate, reflects the city's commitment to using sustainable measures to lower overall costs.
Similar ones will likely follow, says James Robyn, chief executive officer of BioNova USA, a company based in Hackettstown, N.J., that designs and builds natural swimming pools, including the Minneapolis one.
"The biggest motivating factor is that the pool is chlorine-free," Robyn says, citing a 2011 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that estimates that 28,071 injuries or illnesses — mostly minor respiratory, eye and skin problems — were caused by pool chemicals between 2002 and 2008. Chlorine, a skin irritant, has been shown to aggravate asthma.
"Clients like the fact it's a green product," he says.
"I have sensitive eyes, and it's really nice not to swim in chlorine," says John McDermott, who had a BioNova pool — finished this spring — built at his home in Nantucket, Mass.
Dive in to green water?
Chris Paquette, co-owner of Robin's Nest Aquatics in Hollis, Maine, sees great potential for the natural approach in homes but, citing strict U.S. water-quality standards, not in public projects.
The idea didn't fly in St. Paul — twin city of Minneapolis — when it was proposed a few years ago. "The key factor was timeline," says Michael Hahm, director of St. Paul Parks and Recreation. He says the city didn't have the time or money to wait for the legislative or code changes that would have likely been needed.
Another potential obstacle is water color. "I don't know many Americans who want green water," Paquette says, adding that algae can be a nuisance in the first three years of a swim pond, when the plants aren't mature enough to control it. He says ultraviolet sterilizers can help, but they add cost.
Some guests who have stayed at Au Cabaret Vert, a small eco-resort in Battambang, Cambodia, have complained about the greenish water and the handful of fish in its natural swimming pool. Others, in reviews on the travel website TripAdvisor.com, relish the natural experience.
"This is very sweet for your skin, and you can open your eyes under the water," says co-owner Mathieu Damperon, a native of France who got the idea from Germany.
The benefits have won over many foreigners. Michael Littlewood, a British landscape designer and author of Natural Swimming Pools, says thousands of these pools — public and private — have been built in Europe since the 1980s and at least 100 in the United Kingdom since 2000. He says they blend well into the outdoors, often doubling as water gardens.
Steinberg says his family spends a lot of time in and around their natural pool, which has ultraviolet sterilizers and ozone generation to keep the water clear. His 14-year-old daughter picked a conventional diving board rather than the large rock that BioNova suggested.
"It's really been an outdoor room," he says. "We're looking forward to skating on it when we finally get a hard freeze."
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text: I get that it's kind of become a cultural thing at PF.com but they actually mis-communicate what's happening with the team via the title, and then the thread gets to 5 pages without anyone being fired, and the information about the guy being fired ends up buried deep in a thread which is mostly about the guy not being fired (yet). I think we should stop doing them. I welcome your feedback.


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Snow geese have moved into central Illinois.. I'm located off the river on Rt. 103 and they are here by the hundreds of thousands.. i sat outside from 11 am to 3 pm friday the 27th and watched them fly with no breaks between groups..
last night they were feeding in the field where i keep my decoy spread and they were numberous. they were back this morning scoping out my spread and looking for a place to roost for awhile..
alot of what i'm seeing are mature birds though, a great number of specks with them as well..
the migration is on and its a tad bit early, if this is any indicator of whats coming, snow goose season is going to be a blast this year.


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- 1 org.openprinting.PrintDialog.Manager Interface
- 2 org.openprinting.PrintDialog.PrintDialog Interface
- 2.1 Description
- 2.2 Methods
- 2.3 Signals
org.openprinting.PrintDialog.Manager Interface
PrintDialog.Manager is responsible for creating and managing PrintDialog objects for multiple applications.
CreatePrintDialog(out 'o' dialog)
Creates a new print dialog for the calling application.
- Arguments
- dialog
- Object path to the newly created PrintDialog.
org.openprinting.PrintDialog.PrintDialog Interface
A PrintDialog object represents one instance of a printing dialog. Applications can create PrintDialogs with Manager.CreatePrintDialog.
Typically, an application will first add some custom options with AddOption, and maybe even add some option presets with AddPreset. It might also set the name of the document, which will be included in the print job's name. Afterwards, the dialog can be shown to the user.
Depending on the size and complexity of the document, an application might want to send the whole document as a preview or only parts of it, maybe of lower quality. The PrintDialog interface supports both approaches: To send the whole document, it suffices to call RequestDocumentDataSocket and to transmit the document data on the returned socket. To transmit a lower quality version or only parts of the document, RequestPreviewDataSocket can be used. The dialog will emit ReadyForDocumentData if the user starts the print job. This way, the full document data does not need to be transferred if the user cancels the dialog.
Shows the dialog. This should be called after all configuration (e.g. adding of options or presets) has been done.
SetDocumentName('s' name)
Set the name of the document that will be printed.
The job title will have the document name in it. Furthermore, it might appear in the window title of the printing dialog.
- Arguments
- name
- The name of the document
SetNumberOfPages('i' pagecnt)
Set the number of pages of the final document.
This method needs to be called only if the provided preview does not contain all pages of the final document.
SetDocumentSize('u' size)
Set the size of the final document in bytes.
RequestDocumentDataSocket(out 's' socketname)
Returns the address of a local domain socket on which document data can be send to the dialog.
An application may send document data before the user initiates the actual print action. In this case, the data will be used by the dialog to show a preview of the document. If the document is too large, RequestPreviewDataSocket can be used to send a preview which may be of lower quality and does not include all pages of the final document.
In any case, the dialog emits ReadyForDocumentData when the document data is ultimately needed. At the latest, an application should send the document after receiving this signal.
The socket will be closed by the dialog after the whole document has been transmitted. To transmit a different version of the document, for example in response to a OptionChanged signal, a new socket must be requested.
RequestPreviewDataSocket(out 's' socktname, 'u' firstpage, 'b' canrequestmore)
Returns the address of a local domain socket on which preview data can be send to the dialog.
This method allows applications to send a lower quality of the document, which need not include all pages of the final document. The dialog sends NeedPreviewPage if the user wants to see pages in the preview which are not yet transmitted.
If the whole document shall be used as a preview, use RequestDocumentDataSocket instead. This avoids transmitting the whole document twice.
- Arguments
- socktname
- The name of the socket on which the server will listen for the preview data.
- firstpage
- The page number of the "real" document to which the first page in the preview corresponds. Note: The first page is "1", not "0".
- canrequestmore
- If true, the dialog can request more preview data with NeedPreviewPage.
AddOption('(sssa(ss)vvvsasas)' option, out 'b' success)
Adds an application specific option.
An option structure consists of:
- The name of the option (string).
- A human readable version of the option name (string).
- The option type (string).
- Predefined choices for this option as array of string tuples, where the first string is the choice name and the second one is a human readable version (array of string tuples).
- The default value (variant).
- The minimum value. For string and password options, this is the minimum character count (variant).
- The maximum value. For string and password options, this is the minimum character count (variant).
- A posix-style regular expression, which valid string and password values must match (string).
- Tags associated with the option (array of strings).
- Option hints (array of strings).
- Arguments
- option
- The option structure.
- success
- True if the option was successfully added.
SetOptionIcon('s' option, 'ay' icon)
Sets an icon for an option.
- Arguments
- option
- The name of the option for which the icon shall be set.
- icon
- The icon data, base64-coded.
SetChoiceIcon('s' option, 's' choice, 'ay' icon)
Sets an icon for predefined choice of an option.
- Arguments
- option
- The name of the option.
- choice
- The name of the choice for which the icon shall be set.
- icon
- The icon data, base64 endcoded.
GetOptionValue('s' name, out 'v' value)
Returns the current value of an option.
SetOptionValue('s' name, 'v' value, out 'b' success)
Set an option to a new value.
AddPreset('s' name, 's' options)
Add a preset to the dialog. Presets are a quick and easy way for users to set multiple options at the same time.
- Arguments
- name
- The name of the preset.
- options
- Option settings as a single string in the form "option1=value1 option2=value2 ...".
OptionChanged('s' name, 'v' value)
This signal is emitted whenever an option changed. This might be application specific options added with AddOption, or printer specific options, such as "PageSize"
This signal is emitted if a user cancels the dialog. The "PrintDialog" object will not be accessible anymore.
This signal is emitted after the user initiates the print process (i.e. clicks "Print"). If an application has not yet send its document data it should do so now, by requesting a socket connection with RequestDocumentDataSocket. The dialog object will be deleted after the document is transmitted.
NeedPreviewPage('i' page)
This signal is emitted if the user browses through the document preview and the hits a page with has not yet been send by the application (see RequestPreviewDataSocket). In this case, the application should send a preview containing "page".


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Race 7 of the Louis Vuitton Cup final was in the upper limits of the wind restrictions, making for some more spectacular racing and even more spectacular speeds. Emirates Team New Zealand was clocked at 47.18 knots today on the race course. The fastest yet. But will it be the fastest in the end? The second race of the day was postponed which leaves it until tomorrow to see if Dean Barker and his men can win one more race and claim the Louis Vuitton Cup.
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Feast for a Fallen King
Although I have a pretty strong relationship with Odin's corvid, snake and wolf spirit allies, for several years now He has been urging me to get to know another one of His animal allies, one that people don't talk about quite as much: Bear. Two of His heiti (or by-names) refer to this ursine connection: Bjorn and Bruni, both of which mean "bear" and derive (like the word "bear" itself) from the Indo-European *beron, literally "the brown one." (The Greek word arktos names the bear more directly, but this word is believed by linguists to have been replaced with a euphemism in Northern Europe because of a taboo against speaking the name of this powerful, dangerous animal.) In addition to this linguistic evidence, some of the 7th century valknut picture stones found in Sweden and England depict the valknut, human sacrifice, and other Odinic motifs accompanied by bears, and the name of one of the most famously fearsome warrior corps associated with Him, the Berserkers, or "bear-shirts," was so named because they cloaked themselves in bear fur as well as for their unyielding ferocity in battle.
Bears have haunted the human imagination for thousands of years, and I am no exception; something about Bear has always called to me, even before I was aware of the Odinic associations. Unlike social wolves, bears are primarily solitary, except when mating; one of the largest predators on land, they are not physically graceful, but they are swift and very strong, and once they have you wrapped in their embrace they can be deadly. During the cold winter months, they withdraw to underground shelters, caves and burrows hidden away deep within the forest. It is the bear's hibernation, I suspect, that has always lent it a strangeness in people's minds, a mystique: what is the bear doing, during all of that time spent in the dark? Is he sleeping? Dreaming? What does the Bear dream of? What secrets does he bring back with him when he emerges from his sojourn in the underworld? If Odin relates to His people much as an Alpha Wolf relates to His pack (a description I feel is pretty apt), and if He communicates much as does a Raven and glides through the worlds very much like a Snake, then Bear is who He is when He is alone, seeking the mysteries; Bear is who He is as a shaman.
Nevertheless, despite the obvious pull I felt, I am always reluctant to approach the glamorous predator animal spirits directly without invitation, even the ones that are connected to Him; I think this is only good manners, since so many pagans are very grabby when it comes to these spirits, eager to appropriate them to make themselves seem more powerful and magical. (And ignoring the fact that the smaller, less obviously impressive animals have powerful magic too—but I digress.) At any rate, the only direct mundane-world experience I'd had with Bear (outside of zoos) was when my ex and I used to take my daughter camping at state parks in the summer in central Pennsylvania. On one such occasion, a bear was hanging around the campground, and during one of our forest hikes it briefly—and terrifyingly—managed to get between us and her on the path. But there had been nothing besides that, so I hung back—and then, a few years ago, had a dream that I was trapped in a cabin with a bear. Panicking and unable to escape, I ended up being seized, but instead of claws rending my flesh I was held close and enveloped in soft, dark fur. Okay, message received.
A year or two after that, I acquired a bear claw and bone necklace, which I wear often, but still no specific devotional practice for Bear emerged. And then on her blog last November I saw her post about a book, The Bear: History of a Fallen King by Michel Pastoureau. Excited, I rushed to get it from our local university library. It turns out that the bear was widely revered throughout pagan Europe, from the neolithic area straight through to the early middle ages, as the king of the beasts (a place later usurped by the lion). As such, it was considered the most appropriate animal for kings to gift to one another for their private menageries, and many of the royal and noble houses sought to associate their lineages with Bear in some way, some of them claiming literal descent from a bear. Then as now, Bear's power was feared as well as admired—particularly by the Church, which felt obliged to do all it could to wipe out the Bear cult with its mysterious shamanic practices; bear worship was so widespread that they saw it as a threat, particularly in the northern regions which were already resistant to conversion. As a result, they subsumed two of the important feasts for Bear by positioning saints' festivals on those days: Martinmas (November 11th), which was the festival marking the start of the bear's hibernation (and which fits in very well with the beginning of Wild Hunt season), and Candlemas (February 1st or 2nd), which originally marked the bear's emergence from hibernation. That's right: the original "groundhog" was a bear.
Since I had already missed November 11th by the time I read the book, I decided at that point that I would begin observing these dates with Candlemas this February. And so, the morning after our Ewemeolc celebration, I removed the sheep-related items from the hearth shrine and substituted the bear card from the Animals Divine tarot deck, some sprigs of fresh-picked uva ursi with its bright red berries (it grows abundantly in my neighborhood), a crystal bear sculpture I inherited from my mother, and a little beehive-shaped cup I had found in a thrift store, which had graced Odin's altar before I recently bought a new one for Him. I filled the cup with hazelnuts and made a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, mixed berries, and honeycomb, of which I offered a generous portion to Bear. Bears are omnivores and especially love honey, nuts and berries, including the berries of the uva ursi plant. We used the rest of the goat's milk to do a faining for Bear, both in His own right and as an ally of Odin, and I hailed His strength and power and invited a deepening of my connection with Him.
This is one more thread of a trend I have observed in my practice for the past six months or so, in which I am being called to forge connections with more primitive and ancient spirits. Given that Odin is three-quarters frost giant by birth (the neolithic era is regarded in the northern tradition as the period when the giants held sway and were widely worshiped), I am not very surprised by this, and it will be interesting to see where it leads!
(Cross-posted to my blog, with additional photos)
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Shaun White among familiar Dew Tour faces coming to Breckenridge
November 23, 2012
This year, the Dew Tour has just one winter stop, and it is Breckenridge.
The mountain resort's quest to be the headquarters for awesome crowds and it's devotion to quality terrain parks has made it the landing spot for the 2012 Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships. From Dec. 13-16, the world's best skiers and riders will take to the skies for a chance to win the prestigious Dew Cup.
It will be the fifth year in a row that the Dew Tour sets up shop in Breckenridge, a feat that can say thanks, in part, to the Town of Breckenridge ponying up $97,000 in lodging expenses for tour staff and competitors. Town council members said the event provides enough promotional value to make it worth the investment. They also said the event helps drive business during what might otherwise be a slow weekend in advance of the Christmas holidays.
Confirmed athletes for the Breckenridge stop include Shaun White, Scotty Lago, Louie Vito, Tom Wallisch, Kelly Clark and Jamie Anderson. Colorado natives Eric Willett, Emilia Wint, Keri Herman, Bobby Brown and Gus Kenworthy are also slated to compete.
The 2012 tour included an August stop in Ocean City, Md., and an October leg in San Francisco before it finishes in Breckenridge.
New this year in the expanded and new sports and disciplines is the Ski and Snowboard Big Air, an event that has athletes showing off their biggest tricks on one massive jump.


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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by Maofan7, Apr 27, 2012.
Best Men's Skater of the 2011/12 Season (Senior or Junior)?
You forgot the poll!
best artistic impact : Abbott (Nationals SP etc.)
best technical impact : Chan (Worlds LPs 4T/4T3T/3A etc.)
best touching & respectable impact : Plushenko (Euro SP etc.)
Yuzuru Hanyu is, in my mind, the most impressive this year.
Should separate the Juniors from the Seniors.
Objectively speaking, Chan, although I would have liked to have picked Takahashi instead.
Dai is the true world champ
I picked Chan because right now there is no one that has the same speed, height on jumps, edge quality and footwork all in one. Chan flys and skates like hercules
Patrick Chan is still the very best. I've been impressed by Yuzuru Hanyu at Worlds.
Takahashi and Plushenko.
Yuzuru Hanyu impressed me most this season.
Takahashi all the way!
Objectively, it would be Patrick. But I still love Brezina
Takahashi. He has it all.
Fernandez was robbed!!!
Poll threads always appear before the polls themselves do. You can't create one without posting the new thread first, then moving on to devise the poll itself. Several minutes must have passed between this thread's appearance and the arrival of the poll.


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Posted by Stephen Mann on December 21, 2011
In the spirit of the somewhat overstated movie advertisement: "If you only read one of my blogs this year, read this one"; although I prefer the version for The Naked Gun 2 1/2: "If you only see one movie this year... you should get out more often."
Anyway, so many blogs, so little time; and what did I say that was important (if only in my own tiny mind)? Each bullet links through to the original blog.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Students are welcome to attend the Drop-In Meditation Group as often as they would like. No registration necessary. Groups are offered on both the Chicago and Evanston Campuses.
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AMES, Iowa ― A unique, new partnership in Dubuque, Iowa, hopes to strengthen development efforts in the area, as well as share successful strategies with other communities across Iowa and Wisconsin to support more sustainable economies.
The Dubuque Institute for Sustainable Communities and Economic Development is a collaboration between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Wisconsin-Extension and the City of Dubuque. The institute will focus on issues important to the greater Dubuque regional economy and successful strategies that can be replicated in other communities across both states.
"Building this unique partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the City of Dubuque is very much in line with Extension and Outreach's mission to build partnerships and provide learning opportunities to improve quality of life" noted Tim Borich, program director, ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development. "This will be a unique undertaking for the universities and there is no better place for it than Dubuque, given the community's track record in building a strong regional economy and its level of engagement on sustainable development."
The institute and its faculty and staff will be located in the historic Roshek Building, which is owned by a local not-for-profit, Dubuque Initiatives, and is the first LEED Platinum Historic Rehabilitation project in Iowa. Staff will research the area's successful history of regional development, strategies for addressing new challenges within the region and share the learning and results with other communities. It is expected that the institute will be established and staffed by this fall.
"Dubuque is honored to be a part of this pioneering collaboration and to host the institute staff and offices," Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol said. "Sustainable growth is key to our Sustainable Dubuque goals of economic prosperity, environmental integrity and social/cultural vibrancy. We look forward to working with current and future institute partners to improve the Dubuque economy and develop models for other communities."
Part of the creation and location of the institute includes new university positions based out of Dubuque, including a full-time joint ISU/UW-Extension faculty position funded and supported by both organizations and intended to serve shared needs related to community leadership development and extension programs in both Iowa and Wisconsin, with a focus on regional development and leadership; a full-time specialist, with a focus on economic development; a part-time specialist, with a focus on community development and finance; and student and graduate internships in conjunction with the two institutions.
The institute staff will work with regional universities, colleges and other academic institutions in both states, as well as extension and colleges within the two universities. Faculty and staff will look for other regional, national or international institutions to conduct research within Dubuque and support collaboration with private sector businesses and organizations in the community.
"We are excited by the multiple opportunities for partnering that the institute will be able to take advantage of in Dubuque," added Tom Blewett, program director for Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development, University of Wisconsin-Extension. "The strong local colleges and universities, a highly engaged private sector and extensive existing research efforts on community sustainability are all great assets. These partnerships will be a great way to extend knowledge and application beyond our traditional campuses and into Wisconsin and Iowa communities."
The institute will initially focus on a broad range of activities, including research-based case studies, market analyses, educational program implementation, research and education, and sustainability studies. These activities will be aimed at looking at historic, current and future efforts to address specific issues; aiding the public, private and non-profit sectors with training and strategies; investigating methods for successful growth and sustainability; and identifying best practices for other communities.
"Dubuque has worked hard over the last several decades and we are now blessed with one of the most successful regional economies in the country," said Rick Dickinson, president of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. "Having two world class education and research institutions like Iowa State University and the University of Wisconsin-Extension recognize the community's efforts and join us to expand and replicate these successes is a great opportunity for this region."
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Volleyball Sweeps ETSU to Win Kentucky Classic
Sep 7, 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky. - For the seventh time in the eight year history of the event, the No. 21 Kentucky volleyball team won the Kentucky Classic with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-20) sweep of East Tennessee State Saturday night in Memorial Coliseum.
The Wildcats (4-2) went a perfect 3-0 on their home court in the four team, six match tournament. After a five-set win over VCU Friday night in its first game, UK swept Liberty in Saturday morning's first match. UK returns to the court Tuesday at 7 p.m. when the Wildcats host in-state rival and 17th-ranked Louisville at Memorial Coliseum.
Junior Jackie Napper was named the Kentucky Classic MVP, while sophomore Morgan Bergren and freshman Anni Thomasson were named to the All-Tournament Team.
"I like the way this team concentrates, they're really engaged in each and every point," UK head coach Craig Skinner said. "Even when we lost a couple, we were engaged, and when we won a couple, we were engaged. That's one of the best things this team does."
Napper registered a team-high-tying eight digs and six assists in the Classic finale. On the weekend, the defensive setter posted 43 digs, 18 assists and one kill.
"It feels good, I definitely think our block has a big part of that (our defense)," Napper said. "We did a good job of channeling the ball to me, so I was able to dig a lot of balls. Our serving was really aggressive, so we were able to get the other team out of system."
Thomasson's weekend was highlighted by her first career double-double in Saturday morning's sweep of Liberty. Bergren led the Cats in assists each match, with 36, 40 and 29 helpers in the three contests, respectively.
Junior Lauren O'Conner paced the Wildcats with a team-best 14 kills against ETSU. Bergren and seniors Whitney Billings and Alexandra Morgan all contributed eight kills apiece in the balanced offensive attack.
"We're still tweaking our lineup a little bit, trying to figure out what's best," Skinner said. "I think Lauren O'Conner playing better today and Anni Thomasson stepping up gives us some more flexibility on the outside. Defensively we have to continue to get better. Our blocking is okay, but I think we can be a much better blocking team. Positively, we're killing the ball well, so I'm pretty happy with that."
The opening set was the closest set of the match and featured 46 points of back-and-forth action. The frame featured five lead changes and 14 ties. With the score knotted at 10, the Bucs took an 11-10 lead, and while they allowed the Wildcats to tie it several times, UK would not take the lead again until it snapped a 20-20 tie to go ahead for the remainder of the set. Bergren led UK with four kills and 13 assists in the opening set.
The second set began with two straight points by ETSU, followed by three-straight UK points. It was tied at four when the UK offense picked things up in a big way. The Wildcats went on a 14-3 run and led 18-7. The next two points were harder to get, as the Bucs countered with six points of their own to cut Kentucky's lead to 20-13. Skinner and UK called a timeout, and what followed was a 5-2 run to close out the set to give the Wildcats a 2-0 lead.
Like many sets on the weekend for UK, the third frame against ETSU began as a back-and-forth affair. The Wildcats led by as many as three, and never lost the lead, but it wasn't until it was 10-9 that Kentucky went on a 7-2 run to break it open and make it a 17-11 set. The Bucs would get to within four at 19-15 but no closer, as the Wildcats closed the match for a 25-20 victory.
Kentucky's Memorial Coliseum will play host to the NCAA Regionals Dec. 13-14. UK is one of four sites selected for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matchups with one team advancing to the Final Four in Seattle, Wash., from the Lexington Region. This marks the second time in three seasons Memorial Coliseum will host this premier volleyball event.
Visit UKathletics.com for the most up-to-date information on the Kentucky volleyball team and all 22 varsity sports.


text: The changes are (and have been) in a continuous mode. CB gave him some elbow room to work the team out of future lotteries: he gave one player up to save three years and still have the ability to make another playoff run. He will keep Sheed for the eventual payoff. Rip and Tay (especially Rip) need to find themselves with a consistent presence. My wonder is how JD sees the future club in picking some in-fill options. Many bargains in the 3-6 million dollar range (i.e., Carl Landry out of Houston).


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If you read The Spectator, you'll be familiar with Rory Sutherland, who (along with my former colleague Dot Wordsworth) writes ones of the best bits of the magazine. His book, likewise, is a gem, full of the anecdotes about his life and ideas – and it provides an important lesson for the PR world.
The genius in Rory is that he works across disciplines. He's an advertising man who learns about behavioural economics and psychology. The result, for example, is that he thinks about things that an advertising man normally wouldn't. For example, he advocates a government body – a Ministry of Detail – to fix the tiny irritations that plague Britain. Elsewhere I've heard him suggest that companies ought to have Chief Detail Officers to do the same in the private sector. "Minor irritations are really worth focussing on because unlike things like health care," he says, "they're relatively cheap to solve and the difference they make to the quality of life may be enormous."
His sort of multi-disciplinary thinking applies to marketing in two important ways.
Firstly, effective advertising is that which rings true. There is, for example, no point in promoting the comfort and convenience of a train journey if, to use his example, passengers get flustered trying to go through the ticket barrier with a bag in one hand a coffee in the other. Too often marketing doesn't meet with reality.
Secondly, creativity exists at the collision of different disciplines, and as a result of wide general knowledge. I've written about this before, but public relations desperately needs a creative revolution. With some notable exceptions, public relations people often know little about other forms of marketing – and have a surprisingly small understanding of the public. The result is that much of the PR world is 50 years behind advertising, trying to bludgeon the media (old and new) with tedious press releases and pitches which deliver disappointing results.
So why has this creative revolution – which, in advertising, was delivered by the likes of David Ogvily – not appeared in public relations? Well, I put it down to the fact that few people in PR world read books. Not many of them read newspapers, either. In workshops, I often mention Howard Gossage, one of the greatest PR masters of the post-war period. This remarkable advertising man created the most fantastic media storms on relatively small budgets. Yet none of the PR people know who he was.
Likewise, many good books about the founding fathers of PR – such as Ivy Lee and Edward Bernays – are out of print. There's no demand for them. Yet I'd say that Ray Eldon Heibert's 1966 biography of Lee is full of valuable gems about how to do crisis communications effectively. Say what you like about advertising people, but most of them have at least bought Ogilvy on Advertising and D&AD, the Copy Book – even if they haven't read them.
Anyway, the result of Rory's approach is that he gives different to answers to those trapped in a single discipline. For example, the engineer's answer to slow trains is to spend billions making them fast. But to Rory, there are cheaper solutions, like employing attractive models to walk up the train giving out free wine. Then the passengers will ask for the trains to be slowed down. In fact, he says, "The USP to me is the table and what really annoys me is that they make faster trains – like the high-speed link through Kent for example – but there are very few tables on those trains. If I don't have a table then I can't use my laptop, I can't have a cup of coffee, I can't have a newspaper; the whole advantage of the train has been practically eradicated."
Indeed, understanding how people really think is an increasingly important – and vital part – of marketing, whether that's advertising, public relations or elsewhere. For example, I haven't drunk Dr Pepper for months, maybe years, despite rather liking it. And Rory's book gives an indication of why this is: "The first role of marketing is to make a decision easy to make… weirdly, I've never asked for Dr Pepper in a bar because you know they're not going to have it and there's that mild embarrassment about asking for something they haven't got, and feeling like a bit of a twat. However, if you ask for Coke and they don't have it, it's their fault, not yours. The whole dynamic's completely different." Quite.
Anyway, you should go out and buy this book because it's fun and full of anecdotes that make you think. Highly recommended.


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#2 – This used to be B list actor on a hit comedy network show is now C list and hopefully fading fast. BIG dater this guy. Decided that he wanted to give the ladies a little something extra and so had a piercing inserted into a place that 99.999999999999999% of guys would say no thanks. Since he got it installed (is that the right word?) it has just been one big infection, and numerous trips to the doctor. Needless to say, unless his plan included giving the ladies a pus infected mess, he probably ain't getting any for a very long time.
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