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Tis the season for teacher interviews across the country. Retirements, relocations, and layoffs all lead to teachers looking to land a new gig. Prepping the resume, application, and letters of rec are the first steps in the process, but when you are granted an interview, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Just be yourself.
Getting the interview is a huge step, because it means that your experiences and other paper credentials must line up with whatever the school is looking for. The interviewers probably like what they've seen on paper, so now it's just a matter of them deciding which of the candidates will be the best fit for the school. Curriculum and instructional practices will keep changing over time, and all teachers will have to adapt to those changes. With all of those changes occurring, what will it be like to have you as a person as part of their team and sitting across the table from them during the lunch hour? Don't try to be something you're not. Be polite and professional, but let your true personality show during the interview. Some teams already have obnoxious jokesters on the team, so adding a subtle low-key person is not a problem. You need to be sincere and engaging with the students, but having a variety of personalities (positive ones!) among the staff is good for everyone.
Same thing goes for your level of experience. If you are a newbie, don't try to pretend that you are Super Teacher. They've read your application. They know you are new. Just be honest about what you know and have done. If being new or old to the profession were a problem to the interviewers, you wouldn't have been granted an interview.
Get yourself in the right frame of mind.
Certainly be yourself, but also be happy and confident during the interview. Go buy a new outfit that makes you feel like a million bucks (but only costs you a minute fraction of that). If you are wondering how dressed up you should be for the interview, the test for your clothing is if you would wear the outfit again at school (parent conferences, concert night, employee banquet, etc.). Look professional, but also be comfortable during the interview. Don't suffer in a suit or skirt that just isn't your style. Don't be so uncomfortable in your fancy duds that it has a negative effect on what you say to the interview team.
On the day of the interview, give yourself plenty of time so you don't have to rush anywhere. Get up early, get some exercise, and eat a good meal (you need energy, but don't eat so much that you are sluggish). Make sure you absolutely know where you are going for the interview. Find it on Google Maps and then drive there ahead of time (day before on a scouting mission if you are able) so you are certain where you should be, ON TIME. Get to the interview site ahead of time, but don't walk into the building until about 15 minutes before your scheduled time. A tip for settling yourself and feeling positive is to listen to your favorite music in your car right before you head in to the interview site. Hum your favorite tune as you walk in, but save your Megadeth humming for another occasion. (A good friend has made some made some videos on how to use music to motivate yourself. See them here and here.) Turn your phone off as you wait for your interview. Get your brain in gear and don't let your phone distract you from what lies ahead. The interview team won't care that you just finished level 3-15 of Angry Birds right before you walked in.
Finally, walk into the interview room, smile, shake hands with the interviewers, and start with a simple "Thank you for having me here."
Common questions to think about ahead of time
Some interview questions are so necessary and helpful that they are asked in most interviews. Be ready for these and have a prepared statement in mind for questions like "Tell us about yourself" and "Do you have any questions for us?" These two questions are like the opening and closing arguments in a trial and have a lot of sway with the interviewers. Be ready for them so you have strong first and last impressions. Another common question is, "Tell us about your strengths and weaknesses." The interviewers may not really care what those strengths and weaknesses are, but they will care that you are a reflective person and that you know why you are good at some things and what you plan to do to take care of your weaknesses. Whatever you do, don't respond to the weakness questions with, "I care too much, I give too much, don't know when to say 'no,' and I am a perfectionist." Teaching is a tough job with extremely high expectations and these things are expected, not weaknesses that need to be changed. You better care a lot, work hard, be a team player, and have high standards for yourself. Be honest about your weaknesses and show that you really understand yourself.
What to say when you aren't sure about a question
You can predict some of the questions that will be asked, but you won't be 100% prepared for them all. If you are unclear on how to adequately respond to a question, be honest and upfront. This often happens if the question is asking about a specific program that you don't have experience with, but a great teacher looks forward to learning something new. Just simply respond with, "I'm not familiar with that, but I would be eager to learn more about it." If you aren't sure what the question was getting at, ask a clarifying question like, "Are you asking if…?"
Brevity vs. boring
If you can answer a question with one word, dont! State your yes or no, and then give a quick explanation with an example. Cover the questions, but don't go on and on, even if you have encyclopedic knowledge on that question. Pay attention to your interviewers to see if they are engaged in your response. If you see them fading away from you, wrap up your response and move on to the new question. Portfolios can be helpful to give details and examples to questions. Have your portfolio with you to refer to in response to one of the questions, but don't try to just pass it around the table. No matter how wonderful your scrapbooking skills are, portfolios just aren't that interesting on their own. They do become interesting when they show how reflective you are and can speak to how much you've learned on a particular topic.
Your main message
Everyone wants a job, but why do you want this job? Do your homework to find out what makes this school/district unique. What specific skills do you have that would pair well with the school's strengths and challenges to make it a better place? Devour their web site to learn as much as you can. Call your friends or family who might be familiar with the school and community to get their insights. Achievement scores are often listed online, so find them and get a feel for how well the school is doing.
After the interview
A written thank you note won't have much of an effect at all on whether or not you get the job, but it does speak to your professionalism and courtesy. Whether it's a hand-written note or email, a sincere thanks from a candidate is appreciated. If you don't get the job, certainly stay professional about the decision. There are lots of fantastic candidates out there, and schools can't hire them all. Principals from different schools and districts frequently network with one another to gauge candidates when they are filling similar positions. They might call a colleague up to say, "I see you just hired a new teacher. Who else was in the pool who is worth an interview to us?" Your post-interview professionalism to a school that didn't hire you can lead to good things with another.
Comments and questions to this post are absolutely welcome. If you have other interview tips, please leave them in a comment. For those of you with upcoming interviews, best of luck!
This post was a group effort from 3 Wisconsin elementary school principals (the Three WImigos!). They are Jessica Johnson, Jay Posick, and Curt Rees.


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By Richard Clarke
Theo Walcott could be back for Arsenal's Champions League trip to Olympiacos on Wednesday.
The England winger picked up a minor hamstring problem this week and will miss the visit of Stoke on Saturday. However Athens remains a possibility.
"Theo should be back in a few days," said Arsène Wenger at Friday's press conference. "He has a chance to go to Olympiacos but he will be short for tomorrow."
Bacary Sagna is available after collecting an ankle injury against Chelsea. That means 'only' Robin van Persie (ankle), Kieran Gibbs (foot), Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Gael Clichy (back), Abou Diaby (calf) and Johan Djourou (knee) are missing.
Later in his media work, Wenger was asked if he'd play a full strength side against Stoke.
"Well I must tell you something," he replied, "at the moment I have not much choice. We have some positions where we can think about it here and there but offensively we have not much choice. But anyway we always play the team which has the best chance to win the game."


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Adolescent Relationships and Condom Use: Trust, Love and Commitment
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- Bauman, L.J. & Berman, R. AIDS Behav (2005) 9: 211. doi:10.1007/s10461-005-3902-2
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Research indicates that people use condoms less often with a regular sexual partner than with a casual partner because they believe condoms are not needed. This article reports qualitative findings from four group meetings and 11 in-depth interviews in which sexually experienced inner-city adolescents aged 14–17 talked about their sexual relationships. Three types of relationships were described: messing, for sex only; boy-girlfriend, a more intense relationship, and "hubby–wifey," which mimics marriage. The four types of relationships differ along four analytic dimensions, which give them meaning: future commitment; public vs. secret; expectation of monogamy; and degree of affection and love. Decisions about condom use are influenced by these dimensions which may be underestimated in theoretical models that focus on individuals, not couples.


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KSER Board of Directors
The KSER Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation 501 (c) 3 governed by a Board of Directors elected annual by our donor/members. Board members typically serve a three-year term, unless appointed to fill current open seats, and are limited to three consecutive terms.
The Board usually meets the second Tuesday of the month. Notices of public board meetings are posted on the home page of the KSER website. The public is welcome to attend
For more information about the KSER Foundation including Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and recent tax statements, visit the Foundation page.
You can contact the Board via mail to the station, via email or by leaving a message on our listener comment line at 425-303-9070.
Nina Martinez - President
Occupation: Health care business consultant
Residence: Everett, WA
On Public Radio: I believe public radio is a powerful solution to bring communities together. KSER effectively promotes well-informed information to its listeners and challenges them to think in broader terms. KSER serves as a non-partisan conduit to listeners, irrespective of differences of opinion. As a KSER Foundation Board member I will further the KSER mission to connect with more diverse communities resulting in continued expansion of listeners that are in support of this important media outlet.
Board/Community Experience: Chair of the Latino Civic Alliance (LCA) non partisan civic engagement organization 2010 to present; State advocate on labor, human rights, health care, education, public safety and economic development; Active member in the arts, professional photographer - recognized at state and national exhibits.
Larry McKeeman - Vice President
Occupation: Retired Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
On Public Radio: I believe that public radio provides independent perspective on current affairs and non-commercial perspective on music. It can also serve to give a voice to the public.
Community Experience: Rich background in governmental and nonprofit organizations, including: presiding judge, budget committee chair, State Superior Court Judges Association, and State Board for Judicial Administration. Currently chairs the Snohomish County Sheriff's Citizen's Advisory Committee for the jail.
Erin Monroe – Treasurer
Occupation: CEO/President – Workforce Snohomish
Residence: Seattle
On Public Radio: I believe that public radio continues to be one of the best global sources to connect people to information and entertainment. I'm very proud to be part of KSER.
Community Experience: Current Board Member/Trustee, Seattle Radio Theatre; Volunteer CFO, United Way, Junior Achievement; Economic Alliance Snohomish County; Infralign; Snohomish County STEM; Golf Fore Red – Former Treasurer; Graduate of Leadership Snohomish County.
Sandy Thompson,
Occupation: Retired database architect
Residence: Everett, WA
On Public Radio: Above all, public radio belongs to its listeners, not to some corporation or institution. Public radio serves its listeners best when it provides news, music, and information the corporate and institutional system omits. It can give local artists, community members and organizations a voice. It can improve democracy by making people better informed.
Board/Community Experience: KSER Board (2003-2012, 2013-present); Everett Public Library Board (2005-2010); Friends of Everett Public Library (2012-present)
Ed Gasparini
Occupation: Semi-retired Technical Writer/Business Analyst
– The Boeing Company; Grants Writer.
Residence: Sultan, WA
On Public Radio: In the age of McRadio, community radio is about the only place left for local news and local interest programming, music and other entertainment programs that have appeal for niche audiences. We can also provide information on services available in the community that people without computers would not normally be aware of.
Board/Community Experience: KSER Volunteer and on-air host 2005-2013 (The Road Home; Academy of Comedy); Evergreen Food Rescue; Mountainview Church Men's Activities Director, Sunday School Teacher; FareStart Volunteer.
Daniel Graham
Occupation: Job Training & Education, Seattle Goodwill
On Public Radio: Radio can do so much. As a kid growing up in a hard-luck town in Southern Oregon, I listened to KIVR, a tiny commercial station that gave my mom's DJ boyfriend a job, brought news of a world beyond, and etched "Eye of the Tiger" into my soul. In Berkeley, I cut my teeth as an academic and activist with help from the airwave education provided by pioneering community radio station KPFA. Later, working in rural highlands Honduras, I observed and documented the role of community radio in binding indigenous villages to each other and mobilizing them in common defense of their lands and waters. KSER is a powerful resource, and it's our own, and I'm proud to be part of it.
Community Experience: Local Seattle Goodwill; Everett Public Library; organizer and participant in various human services and community development forums and events.
Alan Jacobson
Occupation: Branch Manager, Evergreen Branch Library
Residence: Everett, WA
On Public Radio: We need a voice that doesn't belong to corporate America. The value of public radio lies in the fact that it is beholden to its listeners alone. It can provide unfettered access to just the music, news, and information that it public demands…and deserves. There is less and less of a counter voice to Clear Channel these days. Every public radio station is invaluable.
Board/Community Experience: Everett Library Board meetings; Community-based strategic planning process for Everett Public Library and Oak Park Public Library; Casino Road Stakeholders group; presentations at most Everett neighborhood associations; outreach and partnerships with many Everett not-for-profits such as Goodwill and the South Everett Neighborhood Center.
Kara Matsuzawa
Occupation: Associate Program Manager, Safeco Insurance
Residence: Bothell, WA
On Public Radio: Public radio is critical to creating strong and well educated communities by providing unbiased news and information as well as diverse music and entertainment. It provides a platform for people to exercise democracy, voice their opinions and become engaged members of society.
Community Experience: Volunteer for Naturalization Department at Asian Counseling Referrals in Seattle; Youth Environmental Awareness Project Coordinator.
KSER Board of Directors Job Description
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The Government faces further embarrassment over standards of education, after Britain plummeted down yet another international league table this time for science.
According to a new set of rankings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Britain's schools are ranked at 14th place, 10 places lower than the last time a similar survey was conducted in 2000.
The ranking puts the quality of science taught in Britain's schools behind Slovenia, Estonia and Liechtenstein but still in the top third of world nations.
The findings follow a dismal performance in a broader international league table published this week which revealed a dramatic drop in primary school children's reading ability. England fell from third to 15th out of 47 countries in reading standards, the third highest drop behind Romania and Morocco over the past five years.
The Tories accused the Government of failing to equip the younger generation to compete in a global market. "Yesterday we slid down the international reading league table; today we plummeted down the international science league table," said the shadow Schools Secretary, Michael Gove.
"The Government has failed to equip our children properly for the future by using tried and tested teaching methods. It has failed to keep us internationally competitive by making sure our exams are properly rigorous."
The OECD's work formed part of its three yearly survey, the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa).
During 2006 Pisa assessed the competencies of 15-year-old students through an extensive two-hour test. More than 400,000 students from 57 countries close to 90 per cent of the world economy took part. The focus was on science but the assessment also included reading and mathematics.
The OECD warned that comparing results with previous years was not "strictly" valid because of changes in the tests. But the last time the UK took part in the Pisa survey in 2000 it was ranked fourth.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families yesterday stressed that direct comparisons with previous surveys could not be made with certainty and that once the full findings are released Britain's science standard would still be "among the countries with the largest numbers of high achieving students".
Michael Harris, research manager at the National Endowment for Science Technology and Arts, called the Pisa league table "cause for concern".
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- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup bottled pimientos, drained
- 1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
- 1 cup rice, preferably medium-grain
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 lime wedges (optional)
In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper and add to the pan. Cook, turning, until well browned, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.
Add the onion to the pan and reduce the heat to moderately low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds longer. Add the tomatoes and pimientos, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits. Stir in the beans, rice, water, parsley, the remaining 11/2 teaspoons of salt, and the cayenne, and arrange the chicken on top in an even layer.
Bring to a boil and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Turn the drumsticks and reduce the heat to very low. Cover and cook until the chicken and rice are just done, about 15 minutes longer. Serve with the lime wedges, if using.


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IR 353 – The Political Economy of North-South Relations
IR 353 The Political Economy of North-South Relations (3) Prerequisites: ECO 2013 – 2023 . The profound and increasing economic divide between north and south is examined within the historical, political and social perspective. Particular attention is given to investment and trade conditions, population, urbanization and social and political instability. A special ecological study is included.


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According to HDFC Bank, the transactions include cash deposit, cash withdrawal, money transfer and balance enquiry
HDFC Bank has launched MobileBank Accounts in association with Vodafone m-paisa. "Through this arrangement, customers can now perform basic banking transactions on mobile phones and even deposit and withdraw cash at appointed Vodafone m-paisa outlets, without having to go to bank branches," HDFC Bank said in a statement.
In Rajasthan, which is the first state where the partnership has been implemented, over 2,200 retailers across 320 villages and 54 towns are already operational in opening HDFC Bank MobileBank Accounts with Vodafone m-paisa. The transactions include cash deposit, cash withdrawal, money transfer and balance enquiry, the statement added.
Rahul Bhagat, country head–retail liabilities, marketing & direct banking channels, HDFC Bank, said there are 600,000 habitations in the country but only about 89,000 bank branches are making access to banking services difficult in remote areas.
DMK MP Kanimozhi, Karim Morani, Rajeev Aggarwal, Sharad Kumar and Asif Balwa got bail in 2G spectrum case
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted bail to Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam's (DMK) member of parliament (MP) Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV's managing director Sharad Kumar, Asif Balwa, Kareem Morani and Rajeev Aggarwal in the 2G spectrum case.
The High Court, however, reserved its order on the bail plea of sixth accused and former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura, saying that the judgement would be annouced later as CBI has apposed to the bail plea. "You (Behura) file your written submissions to the contentions of the CBI," Justice VK Shali told Mr Behura's counsel, senior advocate Aman Lekhi.
The Court has asked Kanimozhi and four others to furnish two bond sureties of Rs5 lakh each.
Earlier, during the day, Additonal Solicitor General (ASG) Mohan Parasaran said the probe agency was not opposed to grant of bail to the five persons except Mr Behura and they can be released on the ground of parity as the Supreme Court has already given the same benefit to five other co-accused in the case.
The ASG, however, opposed Mr Behura's bail plea saying the bail pleas of public servants require stricter scrutiny as they are the trustees of public property.
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Re: Need a functional process for this.
Select[bb, !MemberQ[aa,#[[1]]]&&
{{6, 4}, {3, 8}}
This can be simplified with a helper function
anyMemberQ[lst_List, forms_List] :=
Select[bb, !anyMemberQ[aa,#]&]
{{6, 4}, {3, 8}}
To handle the situation when aa may be either a list of lists or either a vector
or a list of lists, use Flatten
aa={{2}, {5}, {7}, {9}, {11}};
Select[bb, !MemberQ[Flatten[aa],#[[1]]]&&
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Select[bb, !anyMemberQ[Flatten[aa],#]&]
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> From: Steve Gray <stevebg at adelphia.net>
To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
> Date: 2005/03/30 Wed AM 03:22:03 EST
> To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
> Subject: [mg55610] [mg55589] Need a functional process for this.
> I have two lists, aa and bb. aa has the general form {2,5,7,9,11,...}
> (or{{2},{5},{7},{9},{11},?}}), and bb has the general form
{{6,4},{9,2},{5,6},{3,8},?}. If either
> the first or second element in any sublist (pair of integers) of bb matches
any element in aa, I
> want to delete that sublist from bb. In the above example, neither member
of {6,4} or {3,8} belongs
> to aa, while at least one element of {9,2} and {5,6} belongs to aa, so bb
becomes {{6,4},{3,8}}. If
> aa had only one element, for example 7, I could do
bb=Delete[bb,Position[bb,{x_,7}|{7,y_}]], but I
> don't know how to do it for several values instead of just "7" without using
a procedural loop.
> What is a good functional way to do this?
> Thank you for any tips.
> Steve Gray


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you need to know the power of the motor . the frontal area and the coefficient of friction.
there are formulas on the internet ....use google.
do some runs over a shorter distance and compare your results with tose of the formula and from this you can work out the variation in the values you are working with .
then you can use this data to extend your calcs to the 200mph mark.
if your target speed is 200mph then you can work the rolling diameter of the rear wheel and the peak revs and the gear box in top gear . then work the final ratio to suit.
from here you can calculate the power required to run at this speed .
achieving this speed in a certain time /distance requires much more power and a different formula
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Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced that Asustek Computer has implemented the SiS671DX chipset in its F5V series notebooks. The SiS968 southbridge is also paired with the SiS671DX in the F5V.
The F5V has a 15.4-inch widescreen LCD display and features Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology. The notebook supports Intel Core Duo and Intel Celeron M processors and DDR2 667 DRAM up to 2GB. The notebook is also equipped with one DVI and one VGA port.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
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Sharkfin antenna experience
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With all the threads about the Sharkfin antenna both pro and con,
I thought I'd share my experience with the install and performance of the antenna.
Order experience:
Ordered: 04-10 (Sunday)
Order confirmed: 04-11
Shipped USPS: 04-15
Received: 04-18
Visual inspection:
Paint and metallic bits were even and bright.
When placed on hood to compare, with a critical eye there was a slight difference in shade. No noticeable difference seen when installed.
Followed instructions exactly, alignment was a little tricky to eyeball.
Taped completely around the antenna, then used the existing antenna base as a point of reference to help with left to right alignment and to see that the antenna would not touch the oem antenna base.
Remembered to snugly tighten the screw attaching coiled sharkfin antenna lead to oem antenna base.
Peeled adhesive backing and pressed antenna firmly in place for two minutes - seemed like a lot longer than two minutes!
Install location:
I am located about 25 miles north of the Tulsa metra area.
Inside the garage with the door closed (sheet metal door)
Overcast day, approx 78 degrees F.
Using the scan function of the 730N (rer):
With oem antenna, factory setup: Scan found 12 AM stations, 34 FM stations.
With sharkfin antenna: Scan found 7 AM station, 29 FM stations. All missing stations were received using the direct tune function.
I noticed no difference in Sat radio reception. Some days I can get signal inside the garage, some days I can't. Today I got good signal with all stations I tried, with both antennas.
Overall, I am pleased with the purchase and appearance of the antenna. I think the price and shipping is a little high ($69+$12). About $49+$7 would be more in line, even with the custom paint.
I hope this helps those who are 'on the fence' about purchase.
rich mac
Re: Sharkfin antenna experience
Very good write up... i'm gonna try to install mine tonight.
Re: Sharkfin antenna experience
Solid, evidence-based report, rich mac. Even though each individual's situation will be different based on enviro/weather/topographical (and possibly other) conditions, this is the way to evaluate a piece of hardware IMO.
+rep for taking the time to share your metrics with current and prospective sharkfin customers.
Re: Sharkfin antenna experience
I just put my sharkfin on... you have to understand, i have absolutely no mechanical ability nor any interest in becoming mechanical. i put the sharkfin on in 10 minutes, and did a good job. it's strait. i didnt even mess with the tape to line it up right.
the reception is perfect. no loss. gonna sound crazy, but, i think the am stations pick up better. the satellite works better in my garage where with the pig tail antenna didnt work all the time in the garage.
thumbs up so far assuming it stays on for the next few weeks.
Re: Sharkfin antenna experience
I also read if you have the 730 the sat antenna is in the dash? Not sure if its true as the roof antenna also looks like its SAT size...
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Special Report
A Death in the Congressman's Office
Does Anybody in the Press Care About Lori Klausutis?
By Denis Wright and Chris George
August 8, 2001 (APJP)
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In reality, there is indeed a news story percolating out there. The story bears remarkable and ironic similarities to the Condit/Levy story. Both involve Congressmen, rumors of infidelity, and the fate of a younger female subordinate. The details are so similar as to remind one of two alternate universes. The difference between the two stories? First, in the Klausutis case as not in the Levy case, there is a real body, very dead. Second, the Klausutis case involves a Republican.
The story had a brief flutter in the Northwest Florida press, which ran a few very short stories on Lori's death. With the exception of the Northwest Florida Daily News, they were of the "Aw-what-a-shame/ nothing-to-see-here-move-along-now-folks" variety. But nationally, this mysterious death earned a mere one paragraph mention in The Washington Post's NATION IN BRIEF column:
"FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. - Lori Klausutis, a 28-year-old office worker for Rep. Joe Scarborough (R-Fl), was found dead in the congressman's district office. Police said preliminary findings from the medical examiner's office showed no foul play or any outward indication of suicide."
Unbelievably, that was it. The story was simply dropped. A young female employee of one of Florida's Congressmen had died unexpectedly in the Congressman's office. There were no witnesses to her death and the cause of death was not apparent. Klausutis' boss, Joe Scarborough had recently resigned from Congress prematurely and unexpectedly, amid rumors about his marital fidelity and soon after a divorce. He had also abruptly resigned as publisher of the Independent Florida Sun, claiming that resigning from Congress and as publisher was necessary to spend more time with his sons.
Such circumstances make one pause. Sick to death of the clear bias of the corporate owned media, and suspicious of the odd nature of this death, we began to dig for answers. The more information we discovered, the more unlikely, and the more newsworthy the story became.
Here are the facts. Lori Klausutis had a seemingly happy life. A devoted husband who listed on his online homepage "being married to Lori" as one of the honors he enjoyed, a new home in Niceville and a Catholic congregation where she was a cantor and in whose choir she sang, were some of the elements of the Good Life she enjoyed. Her husband, Dr. Timothy Klausutis, did research and development for the munitions group at nearby Eglin Air Force Base, where he presumably made a good livelihood. Although Lori hailed from the Atlanta, Georgia area where she had attended school, there were numerous family members in the area. According to her obituary in the Fort Walton Daily News, Lori had served as President and, later, Treasurer, for the Emerald Coast Young Republicans and as a aide to Congressman Scarborough, she was active during the Florida recounts. A former neighbor, Barbara Cromer, said "Every morning, I would see her run while I walked. We'd wave to each other as we passed. I loved Lori so much. She was wonderful. She was a kind, generous person, so sweet.
Then, on Friday, July 20th, the body of Lori Klausutis, 28, was found slumped next to a desk on the floor of Florida Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough's Fort Walton Beach office where Lori had served as a constituent services coordinator since May, 1999. Her body was found around 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning by a couple arriving for an appointment. She had been dead for some time. A second employee, who would have normally arrived for work at around the same time, was away on vacation. Police cordoned off the area for investigation, later announcing that there was no reason to suspect foul play, nor were there signs of suicide.
Scarborough's office released a statement several hours after the discovery:
"My staff and family are greatly saddened by the loss of Lori Klausutis. I know Lori will be missed by the thousands of citizens who regularly contact my office to seek assistance with a variety of problems. May God grant Lori's family the grace, comfort and hope that will get them through this difficult time."
The Congressman returned to Florida that same day, and his office was quick to point out that it was not unusual for him to fly home for the weekend.
There was a great deal of ambiguity over whether Lori had suffered past medical problems. Scarborough's press secretary, Miguel Serrano, made mention of health problems in Lori's past, but could not be more specific. In response, Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Steve Hogue is quoted as saying "That's part of our investigation, checking into her medical history." Associate Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Berkland said "She had a past medical history that was significant, but it remains to be seen whether that played a role in her death". Soon after a member of the immediate family rejected out of hand that Lori had any significant medical problems. She was, in fact, quite an athlete, having recently run an 8K with a very respectable time and she belonged to the Northwest Florida Track Club.
The results of the mandated autopsy, however, were deemed "inconclusive" by Dr. Berkland, who ordered more specific toxicology tests. These results were expected by the middle of the following week, around the first or second day of August. Dr. Berkland commented at the time "This turns over several puzzle pieces in the case of her death and reveals more of the picture".
Welcome to the Wheel of Fortune.
Michael Berkland, it turns out, has a very interesting background himself. Recently relocated to Florida, it is a matter of public record that Dr. Berkland's medical license in the state of Missouri was revoked in 1998 as a result of Berkland reporting false information regarding brain tissue samples in a 1996 autopsy report. Berkland does not deny the charges.
It's also a matter of public record that he was suspended from his position as Medical Examiner in the State of Florida in July, 1999.
Quincy, he's not.
Repeated requests to Dr. Stephen Nelson, Chairman of the Medical Examiners Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, have failed to verify that Dr. Berkland's suspension was lifted and that his licensure and disciplinary record are clear at the present time. Dr. Nelson was appointed Chairman of the Commission by Governor Jeb Bush.
As for Lori Klausutis, rumors began to swirl as time passed with no resolution to the case, rumors that included whispers of suicide, some emanating from inside the Beltway. Family members, angered at what they considered unfair and exploitive coverage wrote the editor of the Northwest Florida Daily News, Ralph Routon, saying "For those who knew Lori, the thought of suicide, as your published reports suggested, is absolutely unthinkable. Suicide was contrary to her faith and being. She did not suffer from seizures, nor did she have a history of medical problems." Meanwhile, the final report has been issued that Lori died as a result of a blow to the head because an undiagnosed heart condition caused her to collapse and fall, hitting her head on the desk.
The initial reports from the Medical Examiner's office denied any trauma to the body that would indicate cause of death. But Berkland acknowledged on Monday, August 6th, that Lori had sustained a "scratch and a bruise" on her head and that his original denials were to prevent undue speculation about the cause of death. "The last thing we wanted was 40 questions about a head injury", he said.
And so, what we have here is the death of a healthy young woman who died of a blow to the head and a lie from the Medical Director's office about this blow which was quite obvious to the naked eye. They then had to go search for some reason why she might have "fallen" and hit her head. And they have found an "undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia". But a number of questions remain to be answered, and we have requested opinions from Dr. Nelson, the Chairman of the Medical Examiners Commission.
The questions are:
- Were Lori's medical records thoroughly examined for any evidence of the pre-existing heart condition? It would seem that someone must have examined her heart if she ran 8Ks.
- Did Dr. Berkland personally examine the site of death in undisturbed condition in order to support his later conclusion that the physical evidence was compatible with his later conclusions?
Presumably the heart valve condition alluded to is Mitral Valve Prolapse. This may be associated with arrhythmias, but rarely with VTach (ventricular tachycardia) or VFib (ventricular fibrillation), the only arrhythmias which would stop the flow of blood to the brain.
Generally, with syncope of whatever cause the "guarding reflex", wherein one raises a hand to protect the head, is preserved.
There are several problems with the head injury. Generally, for a closed head injury to cause bleeding inside the skull, there is a much more severe injury on the outside of the skull. Do the autopsy notes, indeed, describe such a severe injury on the outside of the skull? In fact, the only closed head injury which usually may cause bleeding inside the skull involves a fracture of the temporal bone, with rupture of the underlying artery. The most important discrepancy that should be answered is how intracranial bleeding could continue if the cardiac arrhythmia had caused a cessation of blood flow to the brain!
- Were the toxicology studies entirely negative? Was there evidence of any legal or illegal substance in the blood stream which could have caused her to lose consciousness?
- Was she pregnant? If so, were fetal blood specimens obtained to determine paternity?
These are the questions being asked by some in the medical community of Dr. Stephen Nelson and Dr. Michael Berkland, and they continue to go unanswered.
Why is there a complete media blackout on this story? Why the complete preoccupation with the similar but largely speculative Condit/Levy story? What does this say about the state of our press? What does corporate ownership of the press do to what gets to be news? How much of what we think we know as fact is actually based on selective and distorted reporting? How does that "fair and balanced" cable network explain the complete hypocrisy and contempt for truth in their handling of these two similar tales? Will we ever know the truth of how Lori Klausutis died?
It's an increasingly puzzling case. We are reminded of the famous Kitty Genovese case, in New York, in 1964, where a young woman pleaded for her life over the period of 30 minutes, while neighbors ignored her cries. The assailant returned three times to stab her. With Lori Klausutis, it seems possible that a corrupt North Florida establishment is determined to keep the lid on the case, even if that means silencing the news. And our esteemed news media, from the supposed mainstream liberal press stalwarts to the near delusional on air shouters of the channel that just reports so that you can decide, willingly turn the other way and ignore Lori Klausutis. But they continue to chatter endlessly in speculation over Chandra Levy. In so doing, they ignore the cries of truth, they deny their viewers access to the truth and they utterly, once and for all, betray our faith and trust in the media.
This report was made possible by devoted citizens who are determined to bring Lori's story to the light of day. Their contributions in research and insight are more appreciated than we can say. Thank you from both of us to each and every one of you.


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The many roads to real sustainability
A number of factors are moving energy and climate change from the sidelines to center stage in the business world. Everyone remembers how Hurricane Katrina disrupted oil refining on the Gulf Coast, the California energy crisis, and the Northeast power outage. In response to natural disasters, geopolitical turmoil, changes in regulation, surging energy demand from emerging economies and changing...
A number of factors are moving energy and climate change from the sidelines to center stage in the business world. Everyone remembers how Hurricane Katrina disrupted oil refining on the Gulf Coast, the California energy crisis, and the Northeast power outage. In response to natural disasters, geopolitical turmoil, changes in regulation, surging energy demand from emerging economies and changing consumer attitudes, business leaders are increasingly viewing energy management as a form of risk management.
Recently a group of senior corporate executives from a variety of manufacturing and commercial companies worked with Global Business Network and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program to evaluate how the world energy scene might impact their businesses through 2020. The group identified a number of trends that could significantly change the U.S. energy environment over the next 20 years.
The two most uncertain and critical trends focused on future shifts in U.S. politics and regulation regarding carbon and changes in global economic patterns with respect to developing countries. In response to each of the four possible combinations of outcomes, the group framed plausible roads ahead, each posing a specific challenge to corporate leaders.
The Same Road —where the world continues in much the same direction it appears to be going now regarding energy and environmental concerns about climate change
The Long Road —where the world undergoes a significant shift in economic, geopolitical and energy centers of gravity
The Broken Road —where the world continues much in the direction of today, but is then hit by a severe event that overturns established systems and rules
The Fast Road —where reasoned decisions and investments about energy and climate risk are made early enough to make a difference.
The widespread conclusion was that there are several steps that all businesses can take now to ensure energy success regardless of the future. These steps resonate with me and CEE members, who administer energy-efficiency programs throughout the United States and Canada.
Master the fundamentals of energy efficiency . Increasing energy-efficiency within business operations is the first step toward reducing energy-related risks. Indeed, the best hedge against future energy price or availability risks is simply not to need as much in the first place. Further, companies that use energy efficiently are less exposed to volatility and price increases.
Take both a longer and broader view of investments and strategic decisions about energy . Valuing energy in terms of corporate productivity, including tracking the company's energy productivity index (the amount of energy used to create a product or service), enables an organization to place energy on equal footing with labor, material, capital and other operational expenses.
Search out business transformation opportunities in the way the company manages, procures, and uses energy. Look beyond the energy needed for production and consider all the energy impacts on the business. Concepts such as "embedded energy" and "energy productivity" can be used to explore and evaluate business opportunities and strategic decisions. Companies such as PPG make fundamental business decisions in light of the fact that the energy future is uncertain.
Prepare contingent strategies . With the robust approaches above, companies will be better positioned to successfully and flexibly maneuver through any number of possible futures, including the four described above.
There are also, of course, strategies that work particularly well for facing specific energy disruptions, such as substantial and sustained swings in energy prices and supply, severe weather events, and penalties or incentives around energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Download Energy Strategies for the Road Ahead at www.energystar.gov/energystrategy .
Take personal action . In order to survive and even thrive in the future, senior executives will need to invest time and attention to understand the energy and climate vulnerabilities and opportunities of their business. Look for opportunities to manage energy strategically within your business; bring strategic energy management to corporate boards, and influence your industry to become more strategically energy aware.
Any of these actions will make energy management more strategic within your company. One thing you can be sure of, energy will be more challenging and more important in the future. Will you, and your business, be ready?

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 Marc Hoffman is executive director of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, based in Boston. Its Website is

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Preview: 2010 NFL Draft Quarterbacks
Authored by: NFL Fantasy Football Analyst Russ Bliss
The 2010 class at QB boasts several high profile names that are nationally recognized. But there are a couple of lesser known guys who could surprise as well and eventually find themselves on future 2010 fantasy football rankings. It's a consensus that the top 2 prospects are Oklahoma's Sam Bradford and Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen. If Bradford isn't the 1st overall selection, he'll fall no farther than 4th. Clausen will go in the first round and could be as high as 4th. While Tim Tebow ranks 5th on this list, it won't be a surprise if he is the 3rd QB taken. Colt McCoy's pro day (which hasn't happened as of this writing) will go a long way in determining whether he goes ahead of Tebow.
1) Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (6'5", 236 lbs): Smart, with a high football IQ, Bradford wowed on-lookers at his pro day and has a very good chance at being drafted #1 overall by the St. Louis Rams. His shoulder appears to be completely healed up as he demonstrated an arm that was stronger than many expected. Works hard and does a good job reading defenses. Not fast or mobile, but has enough presence to avoid sacks in the pocket and knows when to throw the ball away. Is extremely accurate with his throws and while there are concerns about his durability and how he'll do lining up under center in a traditional pro-style offense, Bradford is considered the best QB in this draft class.
2) Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame (6'2", 220 lbs): Doesn't have elite arm strength but has enough to make every throw necessary. Is very accurate on short to intermediate passes but long passes have a tendency to float. Reads defenses very well. Has good pocket presence and while not much of a running threat, has the ability to elude rushers and avoid sacks. He comes from a pro-style offense which gives him an advantage over many other QB's in this draft class. Is considered a fiery type of leader but rumors have been that he sometimes rubs teammates the wrong way. Probably will be drafted in the top 10 and possibly top 5 in the 2010 NFL Draft.
3) Colt McCoy, Texas (6'1", 216 lbs): A starter for 4 years McCoy has won more games than any QB in NCAA history. Not as tall or strong as preferred by NFL teams, his leadership and high football IQ cannot be denied. Good at reading defenses and is one of the more mobile top QB prospects this year. Didn't throw at the combine because of a shoulder injury suffered in the BCS Championship game, but will throw at his pro day. Needs to demonstrate that his arm is strong enough to make all the throws or his draft stock could slip. Excellent accuracy on his short passes, but lacks top notch arm strength and his intermediate to long passes tend to drift. Played mostly in a spread offense and needs to improve his footwork to get used to lining up under center. Doubtful to go in round 1, but should be selected in round 2 or 3 unless he has an awful pro day.
4) Tony Pike, Cincinnati (6'6", 223 lbs): Good arm strength but not great. While plenty tall enough to see the field, he has a thin frame and is trying to add weight and girth as he weighed 212 lbs at the Senior Bowl. While not fast, has elusiveness to avoid sacks and occasionally make plays with his feet. Has good zip on his passes and throws well on the run. Durability is a question mark as he has broken his arm twice in the last 2 years. Needs to spend more time in the weight room and continue to pack on some pounds so he can withstand the hits he'll take in the NFL.
5) Tim Tebow, Florida (6'3", 236 lbs): No player has generated more talk in the 2010 NFL Draft than Tebow. He has outstanding athleticism and is able to make plays with either his arm or his legs. After a poor showing at the Senior Bowl there was a lot of talk of trying to make him switch positions, but it appears teams will draft him as a QB and try to work on his sloppy mechanics. Tebow has a naturally strong arm, but the recent work on his mechanics led to talk of his arm being unimpressive at his pro day workout. Tebow is considered a strong leader and a high character guy who could take a couple of years to develop into more of the mold of what NFL teams want from their QB's. After being considered only as a 3rd round prospect at best as little as two months ago, his draft stock is on the rise because of his intangibles and athleticism. While not a lock to go in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, there is a lot of speculation of it and Tebow could be the 3rd QB off the board despite the fact he is a work in progress.
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6) Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee (6'3", 222 lbs): Is considered a boom or bust type of QB at the NFL level. Made major strides as a senior in his accuracy and decision making after being very inconsistent in both areas prior to 2009. Has a strong arm and can make every throw with relative ease. Needs to get better at reading defenses and looking off his primary WR. Not an elite athlete but has enough athleticism to make plays with his legs when necessary. A mid-round selection with a lot of upside, Crompton could be a fantasy football sleeper to keep your eyes on in the future.
7) Jevan Snead, Mississippi (6'3", 219 lbs): Has a big time arm and quick release. Is a good athlete and can throw well on the run. Accuracy is suspect though and he struggles to read defenses. Suspect pocket presence and gets rattled too easily. Has the physical tools to make it in the NFL but needs coaching. One of those players who performs a lot better in shorts than he did in games.
8) Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan (6'3", 230 lbs): A four year starter, it's been speculated that LeFevour's success at the college level was due to an offense predicated on short passes and a spread offense. Has good speed and rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2007. Has good accuracy on short passes but suspect arm strength and his passes flutter when throwing deep. Is smart, but sometimes that doesn't translate into the best decisions with the ball. Got mixed reviews at his pro day workout which likely keeps him as a mid-late round draft pick.
Others to keep an eye on:
Levi Brown, Troy (6'3", 229 lbs): Has good size and decent arm strength. Was very good against the Sun Belt Conference but struggled a lot when facing tougher opponents.
Jarrett Brown, West Virginia (6'3", 224 lbs): Strong armed QB with great speed for the position, but only started one year in a spread offense and accuracy is inconsistent.
Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State (5'11", 187 lbs): 4.43 speed has him being considered as either a wildcat type of QB or moving altogether to WR. Has playmaking ability but not likely to ever become a starting NFL QB.
Daryll Clark, Penn State (6'2", 235 lbs): Physically strong, strong arm, good speed, accurate passer but streaky and needs to get better reading defenses.
John Skelton, Fordham (6'5", 243 lbs): Small school product has the toughness, size, and arm strength that draw comparisons to Joe Flacco, but needs to get better reading defenses and become more of a vocal leader. Will get a lot of talk after the better known name QB's are off the board.
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"Unfortunately it is one of the few things I have left to win, and I have a feeling of wanting it like a thorn, to lift a trophy like this."
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Produce Update: June 24th 2015
This is our last price list header that will be part of our price list. Several of you have asked that we take all this hopefully fascinating information and publish it as a separate document. Well, we will go one step further. Starting Friday you will get a separate market report, (same deal on Wednesdays) as a word document, plus an info-article on Fridays that we hope will become a library of important information. Getting the word out is hard, and only buyers see the list, often the rest of the staff don't get to read it. Well, when we want to spread the news here at Discovery, we print it and post it about 4 feet off the floor in the bathroom – where everyone sees it.READ MORE


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A little over a week after Amazon launched its Prime Music service the company is ready to talk about how successful the new service is. Of course it's doing so in that slippery way that Amazon has of announcing these things: with vague but large-sounding numbers.
...in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs—that's millions of hours of music—and added tens of millions of songs and more than a million Prime Playlists to their music libraries, for free.
You can read that a lot of ways. It sounds like some big numbers so it must be good news, right? But you can look at these figures more skeptically, too. You have to add a song in order to play it, and if users (and we have no idea how many users we're talking about) have added tens of millions of songs and only streamed tens of millions of songs, you could infer that users are only listening to each song one time. I'm not sure if that's good news or not.
When I tested Prime Music the first playlist presented to me was "50 Great Epic Classic Rock Songs." I didn't think too much about that until I saw that the most listened to playlist on Prime Music was "50 Great Epic Classic Rock Songs."
Reading between the lines it sounds to me like plenty of Prime Members checked out the service in just the way I did. Loaded it up, added a playlist, listened for a bit then went back to our preferred service.
One of my favorite headlines about these numbers came from Peter Kafka at Re/Code: Amazon Says Some People Have Streamed Some Music from Its New Music Streaming Service. I guess no one can argue with that!
Kafka shares some other figures: In May, 77 million Pandora listeners streamed 1.73 billion hours of music. That makes Prime Music seem fairly puny.
And that's understandable: the service has just started and it still needs to grow both its library and its user base. I think the story here is that Amazon comes across as slightly desperate by issuing a press release with such vague numbers.
In other Amazon news, the company has updated the iOS version of its Amazon Instant Video app to support some free, ad-supported TV programming. Specifically you can watch the first episode of a selection of TV series. You don't have to be an Amazon Prime member to access this content. This is the same deal that's been available on the Kindle Fire, Fire TV and on Roku players. TechCrunch has more details.
Read more of Peter Smith's TechnoFile blog and follow the latest IT news at ITworld. Follow Peter on Twitter at @pasmith. For the latest IT news, analysis and how-tos, follow ITworld on Twitter and Facebook.


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The 43-year-old sister of Michael Jackson appeared at the Black Entertainment Television awards in the Shrine auditorium in Hollywood.
"My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was just too painful, so they elected me to speak for all of us," she said.
"To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in all of our hearts.
"On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for all of your love, thank you for all of your support. We miss him so much, thank you so much."
The BET awards became a tribute to Jackson in a sign that black America — and particularly its leading showbusiness figures — wanted to embrace him as one of their own in death.
Host Jamie Foxx started the show by performing the dance from the video of Beat It and said: "No need to be sad. We want to celebrate this black man."
Beyoncé called the singer "my hero" as she received her best female R&B artist award and said: "This is for you, Michael Jackson." Sean "Diddy" Combs said: "He is one of our heroes. As African-Americans, we are not going to let everybody beat him up."Reuse content


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Being a dedicated green journalist that I am, I decided to contribute to celebrating Earth Day by sharing some deep insights on the green trend from reports and studies I came across for the past few weeks.
Dig in and enjoy reading! Happy Earth Day!
From a chemical industry perspective:
- Toxic Stock Syndrome report from IEHN. The group says many companies especially from the chemical industry are keeping shareholders in the dark on potential recalls, bans and other risks.
- 2007 Ethical chemical companies report by Covalence. An excerpt from the report gives some insight on why it is difficult for chemical companies to be perceived as ethical.
- PricewaterhouseCooper's report on sustainability movement in the technology industry. The report analyzes the potential for increased revenues and decrease expenditures via sustainability initiatives.
- OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030. Analysis of economic and environmental trends to 2030 as well as policies that will tackle key global environmental problems.
From a consumer perspective:
- Ecopinion survey on green brands and brand messaging. The report indicates continued consumer skepticism on green brands and company commitments on sustainability.
- Harris Polls on consumer support of renewable energy. The poll indicated that consumers in five largest European countries and in the US are supportive of renewable energy but are still unwilling to pay extra for it.
- Green ads survey from Burst Media. Like the Ecopinion survey, consumers are interested in green marketing but skepticism remains high.
- Market research on US and UK green buying habits by BuzzBack. The report says environmental concern is changing the buying habits of consumers.


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"The 6-foot-2, 215 pound rising junior had to impress Florida because he definitely impressed Scout," Simmons said emphatically in his report following the camp.
"McGinnis clearly had the best night of the linebackers. He was smooth, fluid and quick going through the cone and bag drills. He was equally adapt at covering both running backs and tight ends in 1-on-1's.
As it turns out, McGinnis enjoyed the action on the field and in the lights of The Swamp.
"I liked it," McGinnis said. "It was a great learning experience. I got to work with the coaches and get the vibe on how their coaching system works. I learned some different things and it was exciting."
The guy leading the linebacker drills was defensive coordinator and linebacker coach D.J. Durkin. McGinnis said he learned a lot from a guy that just had two of his stars drafted in the NFL.
"He is an extraordinary coach," McGinnis said of Durkin. "The way he presents his lessons and techniques it is totally different from other coaches."
He walked through one thing that Durkin corrected in his game.
"When I get back in my stance, he taught me how to check my feet," the young linebacker stated. "When the ball is hiked, you want to check your feet and check (for) run."
After the event McGinnis was able to get a hold of his feelings for Florida and what an opportunity to play for the Gators would mean.
"I love the Florida Gators and this experience right here makes me love them even more," he said. "Florida is one of the teams I loved growing up."
He also got to talk to the coaching staff and simply because he missed last year with injuries, the Gators were reluctant to pull the trigger on an offer. However, they saw enough of him Friday night to let him know he is a top priority for the staff on the recruiting trail.
"Last year I didn't get to play because of an injury I suffered," he said. "They were telling me they want to offer me but they want to get more film. They said after the first few games they will talk to me because they are on me hard right now."
McGinnis currently stands with three offers from the likes of Texas A&M, UCLA, and Mississippi State. However two of those schools make up his top three along with the one he got his last impression from.
"Texas A&M, UCLA, and Florida are my top three," he said.
The Aggies are putting the hard sell on him and have a lot to bring to the table.
"I went to Texas A&M Sunday and the campus and the new stuff they are adding to the facilities are amazing," he said. "I like their coaching system and the overall things at Texas A&M."
UCLA is a program he grew up liking. "Coach Aldridge and I worked together when I went out there," he said of a camp experience. "He is a really good coach. I have been fan of UCLA. I just started liking them on my own.
He ran a 4.47 a LSI's camp a few weeks ago. He starred at Friday Night Lights. Now it is time for his star to shine a bit moving forward.


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I swear, I've been a member of the woot force for over three years and still NO Bowl of Cereal. Dagnabit. I quit.
My gawd. There must be some secret in order to get a bunch of cantaloupes. I've been here for years and have not even got close.
again woot - I implore you - please make it a game like the april fools Bowl of Cereal - these auto snipping people jam the servers - april fools Bowl of Cereal is the ONLY time we all get a fair shot - and the only time I ever get Bowl of Cereal
Yes--big bag for me!!!!
Gosh, I wish woot would offer computers every now and then.
Seriously, just EVERY NOW AND THEN is sufficient.
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I got my Bowl of Cereal so I am happy for the next few hours :o)!!!!
Finally...8000th time is a charm.
dammit, i missed the crap, i got all the way through to the order confirmation 'ticking clock' page and got crapped on - "your order is NOT in" - ugggggh, i thought i'd finally make it in on a crap!
A laptop, the ultimate item to follow a bag.
Omelets made great, I just won my first Bowl of Cereal. The sad part is that I've been wooting since 2005.
UGH!!! I almost had it!!! Went to processing and then denied!!!
This doesn't speak to me! I got in and even clicked to buy but my computer froze!! I was robbed!!!!
mhoskins555 wrote:My gawd. There must be some secret in order to get a bunch of cantaloupes. I've been here for years and have not even got close.
Me too. Whats the deal?
This sale is sold out.
Your order is invalid (code: no lines)
I was able to snag a Baggy Old Creature - w00t!!
Leave it to one of my employees to interrupt me right as the Bowl of Cereal came up. #$!!#$
god damnit.
Er, um WOOT!? My first Bowl of Cereal!!%^$%!11!one!@#!
I gota Book of Crap!!
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Ill report back as to what it is!
Gah... crashed server did me in.
Thank you baby jesus.. First Book of Crap ever!
All the way to "this info is correct" for Random Book of Crap. Thisclose!! Why?!? My dream slips through my fingers yet again.
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What is the April Fools Book of Crap? How is it different?
Man I got in right before the servers were hosed.
I've been wooting for less than a year and I got my FIRST BOWL OF CEREAL!
I got a bag o crepes. First one too
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April Fools' Day: Comedian Omar Thompson Pranks Rihanna, Drake, Jay-Z & More
Celebrity antics are always good for a few chuckles. Some artists make themselves the butt of a good joke more often than not. This April Fools' Day, The BoomBox decided to enlist the help of a professional to celebrate the occasion. New York City-based comedian Omar Thompson provides some prank ideas for eight of our favorite artists.
"It was easy to poke fun at certain celebs because I'm an actual fan of the music," he tells The BoomBox. "But others I didn't want to go too hard on because they may come from Brooklyn and kick my ass. Lord knows I can't fight… But I will sue with the quickness."
The Harlem-bred funnyman has been on the comic scene for nearly a decade, appearing on BET's "One Mic Stand" with Kevin Hart, "The Tyra Banks Show" and TV One. He's also graced the stages of New York City's famed Apollo Theater and Caroline's Comedy Club. After presenting Thompson with a list of some of hip-hop and R&B's brightest stars, he went to work.
"The male R&B singers were easy because I'm pretty sure I can kick anyone's ass who can do the dougie and hit high notes at the same time and that includes Drake," he shares. Though he won't get to actually carry out these elaborate pranks today, it's the thought that counts. "When it's all said and done, I just want any artist who liked or hated their prank to 'at' me on Twitter @OmarTheComedian," he says. "And buy me a new 1998 Honda Civic. Thanks."
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As the due date nears, partners need to be as prepared as possible. When the big day does finally arrive, things are guaranteed to be both exciting and hectic! Here is some important information to get you ready for delivery day.
In the weeks before:
- Be sure to take a tour of the hospital with your partner. Familiarize yourself with where to park and how to get to the BirthCare Center.
- Find out how to get to the hospital cafeteria for a snack or meal, and where the gift shop is located in case you need supplies or flowers.
- Keep your gas tank full—you may not have time to get to the gas station if your partner is in labor.
- Have your cameras (video, digital and still) charged and ready to go. Bring extra film and batteries, just in case.
- Plan for emergency back-up transportation, in case you're not around when your partner goes into labor.
- Be supportive of your partner. She will probably have trouble sleeping, getting comfortable in general, and may experience contractions called Braxton Hicks before actually going into labor.
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The common areas are for everyone to share and have fun with. The pool area, rooftop palapas, party palapas & barbecue nook are all spaces designed for fun & function. Find cozy places to gather with friends and family or to curl up in, with a book.
Miramar is intent on becoming a strong community.
Immersion. If it is not your native language, your Español becomes better by the day because it has to. Groceries come from several local faces instead of one supermarket. You walk to the community soccer championship for school-age children in the afternoon because there is nothing more important to do. Live.
Miramar Development is maturing into a tranquil green oasis. Our mountainside location offers the cooling benefit of an outflowing breeze during the night as the land cools, and an often brisk inflow from the ocean during the day. We have not considered installing air conditioning, although it is roughed in to all units. The graceful palapa over our south west facing terraces, allows us to gather in comfort on even the warmest of afternoons.
The steep winding road up to Miramar has at times in rainy season been virtually impassable. It has gobbled up many hours of attention by an expensive bladed backhoe, as well as much hand labour. This fall we watched with great anticipation as day by day the miracle of two lanes of concreted road wound its way up the mountain. Over time, this investment will save the development a good deal of cash.
Our trees have grown so rapidly that we find they are provide not only shade but also an effective sound barrier. As sound always rises and we live above a very busy Mexican town, this is an unexpected benefit.
Miramars own water well is easily meeting our requirements with tasty, potable clear water. A new heavy duty pump was installed this week in order to pipe under ground service to the developments many lots. Currently Miramars third house in the midst of construction, to be ready for possession by inmid March. As it reaches completion construction crews will move to condo building #2, completing condos #9 and # 10.
Four years of watching prospective buyers shy away from the sticky logistics of decorating furnishing, and outfitting a condo on a limited schedule, has lead us to take action. We will soon offer for sale our first fully outfitted, furnished Condo. Discover our bold and experienced use of color and space. Expect artistic touches, unique quality linens, custom window treatments and beautiful perota tables, designed and built here in Chila.


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I wish I'd had this book when I was designing a small web page as a front end to a piece of software which is about as user friendly as a cornered ferret! I hadn't realised until that point how non-standards based IE6 & IE7 are. I use Firefox almost exclusively and designed around that browser. Then I realised that my colleagues use IE (6 or 7) and I had to make some basic changes because of the deficiencies in those browsers. If I had to highlight one aspect I like about this book it would be the comparison of the various browsers and their reaction to each tag.
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