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What is the Preference Policy?
What if I have more than one former address in N/NE Portland and/or more than one for my parent/guardian/grandparent?
I have a disability preventing me from completing the application, what can I do?
Can I get more time to fill out my application?
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If I get the maximum number of preference points, do I automatically qualify for housing?
If I am selected for the waiting list but I don't qualify for the housing offered, what happens to me then?
If I am not selected in this round, will my application be automatically considered for other housing opportunities in the future?
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
How do I determine my household size? Who is considered a member of my household?
What is the Preference Policy?
Recognizing that past City actions have marginalized and displaced many longtime residents of North and Northeast Portland, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) developed the Affordable Housing Preference Policy as a tool to prioritize impacted households for PHB housing opportunities in the area. The Preference Policy aims to address the ongoing impact of this legacy by giving priority to households with generational ties to N/NE Portland—i.e.: current and former residents of specific areas that were subject to high levels of urban renewal, and their descendants. View maps of these areas online. Note: The Preference Policy determines the order of applicants on waiting lists for housing, not their eligibility for housing programs.
How does it work?
Whenever PHB housing in N/NE Portland becomes available, PHB will advertise an open application round for households to apply to receive preference for those openings. This will apply to rental apartments, ownership homes, and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Top priority will be given to households (and their descendants) who owned property that was taken by Portland City government—during the building of Memorial Coliseum or the expansion of Emanuel Hospital, for example. These are "priority status" households.
All other applicants can receive "preference points" based on current or historic residency. Up to three points are possible based on whether your current or former address falls within one of the areas where past City plans had a destabilizing effect on long-term residents; up to three more points are possible based on the current or former address of your parent/guardian or grandparent, for a maximum total of six points possible. (Click here to view maps of the eligible areas and their point values).
PHB will sort the applicants in order of their preference points from highest to lowest, with priority status households at the top of the list, followed by six-point households, then five-point households, and so on. All applicants will be notified of their waitlist status by mail.
Who is eligible?
PHB housing programs serve low- and moderate-income households. Households up to 80% of the Median Family Income are income-eligible for PHB homeownership programs ($41,200 for an individual or $58,800 or less for a family of four in 2015). UPDATE: A limited number of program openings will be available to Households up to 100% of the Median Family Income. View income guidelines to find out if you are income-eligible. Through partners, PHB offers several types of homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers (anyone who has not owned a home within the last three years), including down payment assistance, conventional homeownership, and shared equity housing models. Different types of programs have different qualifying criteria, such as credit score, income, and household size. Click here to find out more.
How do I apply?
PHB will be accepting applications between May 2, 2016 and May 13, 2016. Beginning April 18, applications will be available online and at designated application sites. Apply online, in person at a designated application site, or call the helpline to request a paper application in the mail. You can find a list of application sites as well as a paper application for download here beginning April 18. Printed applications can be dropped off at an application site or mailed to the PO Box address below (mailed applications must be postmarked by 11:59 pm on the May 13 application deadline). Note: application sites will only accept applications during their standard business hours on the application deadline date. Limit one application per household.
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PO Box 28289
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What if I have more than one former address in N/NE Portland and/or more than one for my parent/guardian/grandparent?
You can use a maximum of two addresses for preference points. Each address will qualify for 0-3 points, for a maximum total of 6 points possible. If you or your parent/guardian/grandparent have more than one former address in N/NE Portland, or if you have more than one parent/guardian/grandparent with an eligible address, select one to list for yourself and one to list for a parent/guardian/grandparent. You may choose which addresses to list on your application if you have more than two eligible addresses to choose from. If you currently live in the same house as a parent or guardian, of if you currently occupy a home previously occupied by a parent or guardian, you may list the same address twice.
I have a disability preventing me from completing the application, what can I do?
Reasonable accommodation request forms are available by clicking here and at partner sites for individuals experiencing a disability. Submit your request electronically to firstname.lastname@example.com, or by mail to: N/NE Preference Waitlist/PHB 421 SW 6th Ave, Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204. Staff at PHB or at designated application sites can also accept accommodation requests given verbally, over the phone, and can assist you in completing the form. The request must be submitted prior to the application deadline. We are unable to process requests received after the application deadline. If you are having trouble finding or accessing a request form, call the PHB helpline for assistance.
Can I get more time to fill out my application?
You must submit your application between May 2, 2016 and May 13, 2016 to be considered for this round. If you need assistance with your application in order to meet the deadline, contact the PHB helpline, or visit the PHB website for a list of community partners who can help you. Application rounds for future opportunities will be advertised on the PHB website (sign up for the email list to be notified directly about future application rounds by clicking here).
How do I know you have received my application?
If you submit an application at an application site, you will be given a confirmation receipt with the date, reference number, and the initials of the staff person who received your application. If you are mailing in your application, PHB will mail you a confirmation letter with your reference number. If you apply online, the online application will generate a reference number for you when you submit. Beginning in June, you will be able to search the database on the PHB website by your reference number to ensure your application appears in the system.
I'm trying to check my application status. What does it mean if I can't find my reference number in the online database?
If your reference number isn't in our system, we did not receive your application. If you feel this is a mistake, please send us a scanned or photocopied version of your confirmation receipt (with your reference number), along with a completed Application Update Form, so we can enter your information. We cannot assist you if you do not have your confirmation receipt.
My application status says "Active" (or "Inactive"). What does that mean?
In each application round, we will have a certain number of openings to fill. Once the application period closes and applicants have been sorted in order of preference points, a predetermined number of applicants from the top of the list will be put on the "Active" waitlist for those openings (because not all applicants will complete the process to qualify for the housing programs offered, the number of applicants on the Active waitlist will be greater than the number of openings available). Everyone else will be placed on an "Inactive" waitlist, meaning: they may still be considered for this round, but only if there are openings remaining after the Active waitlist has been exhausted. Applicants on the Inactive waitlist will be notified by mail of their status in the current round every three months until all the advertised openings have been filled. Anyone who does not receive housing during an application round can still be considered for future opportunities, but must reapply.
How do I update information/correct mistakes on my application if I've already submitted it?
You can update or change your information at any time by filling out the Application Update Form available online (call or email to request to have one sent to you).
How do I show that I/my family was displaced from N/NE Portland?
Once you are notified that you are on the Active waitlist for housing, you will be given a predetermined amount of time to submit documents verifying the address information you provided on your application, but you don't need them when you apply. Documents like utility bills, pay stubs, vehicle registrations, military ID cards, and lease agreements can be submitted as verification. Again, you will only need these if you are selected for the waiting list. More detailed instructions will be provided in the notification letters. A list of valid documents is available here.
If I get the maximum number of preference points, do I automatically qualify for housing?
No. Having Priority household status or qualifying for all six preference points does not guarantee housing. Applicants must still meet the eligibility criteria for the particular housing being advertised. Factors such as your household income, credit score, and debt may be considered in determining whether you qualify.
If I am selected for the waiting list but I don't qualify for the housing offered, what happens to me then?
If you do not qualify for the opportunity offered in this application round and are still interested in homeownership opportunities, we recommend you work with a partnering agency to advance your homeownership readiness. For more information on the partnering agencies and their services, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/PHB. You may also complete an Application Update Form to be considered for other housing opportunities in the future, which may include both homeownership and rental options.
If I am not selected in this round, will my application be automatically considered for other housing opportunities in the future?
No. To be considered for future PHB housing opportunities in N/NE, you will need to complete an Application Update Form and indicate that you would like to be in the applicant pool for the upcoming round. Update forms for each application round will be available on the PHB website 14 days prior to the open application period.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
Both U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens can apply. Generally, you are an eligible noncitizen if you are one of the following:
• U.S. permanent resident, with a Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as an Alien Registration Receipt Card or "Green Card") • Conditional permanent resident (I-551C) • Other eligible noncitizen with an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Indefinite Parole," "Humanitarian Parole," or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant" • A citizen of the Republic of Palau (PW)
How do I determine my household size? Who is considered a member of my household?
Household size is a factor in determining income-eligibility for housing programs. In this case, household size refers to the number of individuals permanently residing together in the housing unit. To determine your household size, count everyone permanently residing in your home, including yourself.


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Hanoi (Viet Nam News/ANN) - Enhancing macro-economic stability with lower inflation and higher growth remains the focus of this year's socio-economic development tasks, says the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
At a press conference in Ha Noi yesterday, the ministry reported that last year saw improvements in the macro-economy with inflation under control, gross domestic product growth maintained at a reasonable 5.25 per cent (if the base year was 2010), and social security and welfare ensured.
The budget overspending rate was reduced to 4.8 per cent of GDP last year, compared to 4.9 per cent in 2011.
Although some of last year's economic indicators failed to meet goals, including GDP growth and the index of industrial production, the economic growth rate was compatible with the nation's target to stabilise the macro-economy and curb inflation, the ministry said.
This year, the nation's gross domestic product growth rate was expected to be 5.5 per cent and the consumer price index 6 per cent, while export turnover was tipped to increase by 10 per cent.
Budget overspending was expected to be below 4.8 per cent of GDP and the total investment for social development would be around 30 per cent of GDP.
Removing difficulties and promoting business and production would be among other measure to achieve the goals.
Results of the ministry's survey showed the nation's structural shift in economy towards the service sector, with units operating in the sector increasing by 31.6 per cent in quantity and 40.4 per cent in labour compared to the survey in 2007.
FDI more efficient
Viet Nam would complete legal frameworks and policies to improve the country's investment environment and attract more foreign direct investment while enhancing management of FDI flows to improve its efficiency, Minister Bui Quang Vinh said.
The ministry's statistics showed that as of December 15 last year there were 98 countries and territories investing in Viet Nam with 14,489 valid projects and total registered capital reaching $213.6 billion.
Last year alone, the total registered capital hit $13.01 billion, equal to 84.7 per cent of the previous year while disbursed capital was $10.46 billion, equal to 95.1 per cent of the 2011 figure.
Japan was the biggest investor in Viet Nam with the country's registered capital in Viet Nam accounting for 13.6 per cent of the total figure, followed by Taiwan, Korea and Singapore.
The FDI sector's exports (including crude oil) was $73.4 billion, accounting for 64 per cent of the country's total export turnover.
Last year, Viet Nam ran a trade surplus of $284 million, equal to 0.2 per cent of total import-export turnover.
According to the General Statistics Office, the trade surplus reflected that domestic enterprises were in difficulty with decreasing demand of imports while exports of the foreign direct investment sector saw increases, which indicated this would continue to affect economic growth in coming years.
The ministry said foreign investment into the country was not expected to recover strongly for several years, and estimated the FDI registered capital this year would be around $13-14 billion and the disbursed capital would be $10-11 billion this year.

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Originally published in the journal Science in July 2010, the study received a great deal of publicity, as well as intense criticism. Newsweek in particular noted doubts from methodology experts who questioned the technicalities of the study, such as what equipment the researchers used to analyze DNA.
Science officially retracted the original manuscript and, in spite of the researchers' efforts to resubmit data after undergoing quality control measures, the study does not merit publication. "We feel the main scientific findings remain supported by the available data," they said in an official statement. "[However], the specific details of the new analysis change substantially from those originally published online to the point of becoming a new report."
According to a spokeswoman for the two researchers, Dr. Thomas Perls and Paola Sebastiani, they plan to republish their corrected data in a different journal.
Science did go on to say that the researchers at BU did not display and misconduct and that, on average, three to five of the 800 articles published each year are retracted. "Science takes all such cases extremely seriously, and strives to amend the scientific literature as promptly as possible," the statement said.
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Researchers at Colorado School of Mines are discovering ways to make longer lasting lithium batteries and new ceramics for armors, windows and fuel cells.
"The possibility for opening up new applications in energy are huge," Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Associate Professor Brian Gorman said.
Gorman and his team have recently proven that, for the first time, the full periodic table can be examined in ceramics by counting atoms one at a time. They are using new equipment to look at an atom's arrangement and predict the properties of the material.
"We can start to determine electrical resistivity, ionic conductivity, how well it conducts oxygen or hydrogen and start to determine how strong it is," Gorman said.
Their research isn't done on a computer, but rather on real materials using a combined electron microscope and atom probe instrument. The team is able to study why the strongest ceramics break and why certain solar cells produce more electrical current.
Last fall, Gorman received a grant from the National Science Foundation to build the instrument. While there are eight atom probe instruments being used at U.S. universities, Mines is developing the world's first atom probe instrument with an electron microscope attached. This equipment allows his team to heat and cool specimens at a rate of 10 trillion degrees per second, fast enough to "freeze" individual atoms as they move in a solid.
Gorman's collaborators at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) develop high efficiency, low cost solar cells. In a new program funded by the Department of Energy, Gorman and his NREL collaborators are working to understand why current cannot escape the solar cell efficiently. Understanding these materials at the atomic scale will allow companies to produce solar cells with much higher efficiencies.
The materials in this device are Cadmium Telluride.
"The highest efficiency devices that have been made so far are around 18 percent, meaning only 18 percent of the sunlight that hits the solar panel generates electrical current," Gorman said. "Our new program allows us to understand why out of place atoms reduce this efficiency. Ultimately, we are aiming to improve efficiency to 24 percent in three years."
Graduate student Adam Stokes works on the research team with Gorman. He analyzes grain boundaries in a different solar absorber material, also in relation to how efficient solar cells can be made. The equipment allows Stokes to narrow down at an atomic level what exists in the material.
"The atom probe is very unique in that the resolution spatially is amazing, as well as the chemical sensitivity," Stokes said. "You can analyze materials at a really fundamental level that you can't do anywhere else."
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At Champneys, wellness is a way of life. We're driven by the simple belief that lasting beauty is more than just skin deep. Past, present and future, whatever we do, it's all about the nourishment of the mind, body and soul. Starting out – some 91 years ago – as the extraordinary vision of one eccentric Latvian massage pioneer, we now stand as the go-to spa with four health spa resorts and six city spas located throughout Great Britain. As the UK's original health resort, few can lay claim to the traditions inherent in our very being. We've set trends and started health revolutions; our passion for wellbeing drives who we are and what we do. Robed and relaxed, we create moments of calm; it's what we do best.
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88 Setthathirat Rd, across from Wat Ongteu, Vientiane
I-Beam offers cocktails at price levels similar to Jazzy Brick, plus an elaborate wine and tapas menu.
The decor is modern, the service is good and the drinks are well made. The tapas are tasty and the wine selection is excellent, but neither come cheap, which is part of the reason why Wednesday's Ladies Night is so popular – women get 50% off glasses of wine. The live jazz performances, usually every Tuesday and Friday, are another big draw – check their Facebook page for the weekly schedule. Once the place is buzzing it can have a great vibe and atmosphere; this is the place to hob nob and mingle.
The bar is connected with upstairs French restaurant Le Silipa, which offers similarly hi-so meals and wine.
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Eyeballing that chic dress in the store window, but don't have enough cash on hand to buy it? Maybe you need that new set of tools, but your checking account is hovering around its minimum? If the store you're buying from offers a layaway plan, you might consider using it when you don't have all the money you need to pay for something you'd like to buy.
Layaway plans allow you to make a deposit on an item you want, and recurring payments over time. Once you've made all the payments, you can take home the merchandise. A layaway plan is different from using a credit card, which allows you to pay for an item on credit, and take it home immediately.
To understand how layaway plans work, remember these key tips:
- Check the store or company's policy and find out the terms of the layaway plan. Ask: How much time do you have to pay for the merchandise or service? What are the refund and exchange policies for layaway items? When are payments due and what is the minimum payment? Are there additional charges or fees you might incur?
- Get the terms of the layaway plan in writing. While it's a great idea to ask a salesperson questions about a layaway plan, go a step further and ask for the plan policy and terms on paper. And never sign any agreement without fully understanding the all terms of the layaway plan first.
For more information, check out our shopping tips article.
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I too lived with my 20D for many, many years - YES - the 5D mkII is much faster at focus (and everything else)...
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If we are able to bring back extinct animals, does that mean we should proceed with de-extinction? Is it ethical? Should humans even be concerned with this?
In recent years, scientists have discovered carcasses of frozen woolly mammoths with intact tissues and preserved DNA. With this DNA, and that from other extinct animals, researchers are trying to actually clone the extinct animals and bring them back to life. Current technologies are on the verge of making this possible. So far, the closest we've come is to de-extincting the passenger pigeon, thanks to frozen DNA samples and the DNA of its closest relative, the band tailed pigeon.
Scientists are passionate about de-extinction and have been working hard on doing this research because they believe that bringing back animals that were killed off due to human impact would potentially help to right a historical wrong. Some feel this would somewhat undo the harm and give humanity a chance at redemption for being the main cause of these animals' unfortunate permanent disappearance. Based on these possible future discoveries, this knowledge can also help us prevent future extinctions.
However, even though we may be capable of producing a viable specimen of an extinct animal, there are many other implications of the process. Some scientists oppose the idea of de-extinction, because they believe that it is a waste of time, money, and effort. The time factor in the cloning process is important because the procedure is based on trial and error.
There are many other political and ethical factors to be aware of if the de-extinction process is confirmed doable. A big issue is the environment. Bringing back the species with DNA samples is not that hard, but bringing back the exact environment and ecosystem it once lived in proves to be much more difficult. Another scary thought—what if the species we bring back turns out to be invasive? Scientists are also worried about the public, and how they will see this process. Upon seeing the wonders of species revival, will they deem it unimportant to preserve species that live on Earth today, as we can merely bring them back again in the future because of technology? Will people will no longer worry about wiping out plants and animals and saving the environment, due to the amazing newly found de-extinction processes? We hope not. Some scientists suggest that de-extinction would actually revive an awe in nature, and it could enrich conservation efforts. They believe that it would drive human interests in species loss as well as call more attention to species revival.
The American Museum of Natural History video The Science Behind De-extinction
Fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths, and saber-toothed cats on display on the Museum's fourth floor are impressive and imposing specimens of animals that once roamed the Earth, then vanished during mass extinctions at the end of the Cretaceous and Pleistocene eras. In the not-too-distant future, scientists expect that technological breakthroughs—and availability of genetic data from specimens of extinct species—will provide ways to revive vanished species. In this video, Museum Curator Ross MacPhee discusses the science and ethical considerations of "de-extinction."
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SciShow video Resurrection Biology: How to Bring Animals Back From Extinction
We've all seen the movies and heard the hype: But is it really possible to bring back animals that have gone extinct? If so, how? And how soon? And can I have a mammoth to ride around in my backyard? Hank explains the latest research into resurrection biology, and ponders questions that include not only "Can we?" and "How do we?" but also: "Should we?"
KQED Forum episode Science Could Soon Bring Species Back to Life
Can, and should, we bring species back from extinction? Advances in biotechnology may enable us to revive the passenger pigeon, the great auk, and even the wooly mammoth — and help restore biodiversity and genetic diversity in the process. But critics say that de-extinction efforts distract from important conservation priorities like combating habitat destruction and saving existing species. We discuss the issue.
NPR radio segment It's Called 'De-Extinction' — It's Like 'Jurassic Park,' Except It's Real
Sorry to disappoint, but science writer Carl Zimmer says we're not going to bring back dinosaurs. But, he says, "science has developed to the point where we can actually talk seriously about possibly bringing back more recently extinct species." It's called "de-extinction" — and it's Zimmer's for National Geographic's April issue.
KQED Do Now Science is a monthly activity in collaboration with California Academy of Sciences. The Science Do Now is posted every second Tuesday of the month.
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The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act and Fire Safety Report is released by October 1 of each year in compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Act, California Education Code section 67380, and Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Cal Poly Pomona and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as the policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual violence, and other matters. The report meets HEOA amendments that specify campus safety requirements in the following areas: hate crime reporting, emergency response and evacuation procedures, missing student notification and fire safety issues. Any institution that maintains an on-campus housing facility must collect fire statistics, publish an Annual Fire Safety Report, and keep a "fire log." Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are published separately.
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2017/2018 Season will be signing on in July 2017
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After a successful 2015/2016 Season the 2016 Annual General Meeting of Sunnybank Little Athletics was held on the 16th April 2016. The enthusiasm and excitement for our sport of athletics has seen our Centre grow over the past few seasons and we are looking forward to continuing that growth into the future. We love every minute of it!
The 2016/2017 Committee members are:
Centre Manager: Isabel Green
Secretary: Julia Godfrey
Treasurer: Ben Skewes
Records Officer / Registrar: Jill Becker
Nominations Officer: Rachel Coutts
Officials Coordinator: TBA
Program Officer: TBA
Coaching Officer – Isabel Green
Public Relations Officer: Isabel Green
Canteen Convenor: Margaret Page
Publications Officers: Justin Miller
Non Committee Positions:
Uniforms Officer – Katharine Richardson
Achievements Officer: Shae Godfrey
See more details on the News/Events web page.
Another exciting season of running, jumping, throwing and walking is about to commence for all of the athletes of one of Queensland's longest serving Little Athletics Centres…Sunnybank Little Athletics Centre!!!
Our Centre caters for children aged from three years with our Tiny Tots program, right through to Under 17's… check our new season's calendar so you can come along and join in the fun!!!
The centre has a register of coaches who each have specialty areas in track and field events. Sunnybank Little Athletics is a family orientated centre which offers young athletes the opportunity to experience all the fun of athletics with mum and dad close by.
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We really look forward to sharing many years of Family, Fun and Fitness with you!
Come on down to Sunnybank High School (Oval), Gager St any Saturday from 1:00 pm to join in the Family Fun and Fitness that is Little A's.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher on positive German business data
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index looked set to open higher on Friday, breaking a losing streak and mirroring its U.S. and European counter parts, as better-than-expected German business sentiment cheered investors.
* Canadian consumer prices are expected to have risen in January after two months of declines, but the annual inflation rate will ease to a three-year low of 0.7 percent, likely keeping the central bank on the sidelines throughout 2013.
* German business morale surged at its fastest pace in over two years in February, pushing higher for a fourth consecutive month and pointing to a solid recovery in Europe's largest economy after a dismal end to 2012.
* Banks will repay the European Central Bank 61.1 billion euros in the second of two 3-year loans they took a year ago, handing back less than expected in a sign much of the euro zone financial system is still reliant on ECB funds.
* Eldorado reported on Friday a boost in fourth quarter profit, as increased gold sales outweighed higher operating costs.
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Robert Romanelli, Ph.D., MPH
Robert Romanelli, Ph.D., MPH, is Assistant Scientist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute (PAMFRI). His interests include comparative effectiveness research, medication compliance, and health disparities. Specifically, he is interested in understanding patterns in drug utilization and the effectiveness of medications in real-world clinical practice across diverse populations. He is also interested in methods to improve causal inferences in observational research.
He received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and postdoctoral training in pharmacology at the Oregon Health and Science University. He also holds an M.P.H. with a focus in epidemiology and outcomes research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Robert is an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco and a member of the International Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
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Prescription Amphetamine-based Stimulants and Pulmonary HypertensionIn retrospective, longitudinal cohort study, examine the relationship between use of prescription amphetamine-based stimulants and pulmonary hypertension.
Investigator: Robert Romanelli, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Scientist, Sandra Wilson, Ph.D., Senior Scientist
Does the Medicare Preventive Visit Coverage Benefit Seniors With Multiple Chronic Conditions?We will assess the impact of covered preventive visits among Medicare beneficiaries using electronic health records data from PAMF, between 2006 and 2015.
Investigator: Sukyung Chung, Ph.D., Assistant Scientist, Robert Romanelli, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Scientist
Medication Adherence and Patient Satisfaction With Provider Communication Difference Across Diverse Racial/Ethnic GroupsThe goal of this study is to evaluate the role of patient satisfaction with experience of care and adherence to medications in diverse race/ethnic groups.
Investigator: Sukyung Chung, Ph.D., Assistant Scientist, Robert Romanelli, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Scientist
Effect of Therapeutic Class on Generic Drug SubstitutionsEvaluate and rank-order generic substitution rates by therapeutic class, as well as examine factors associated with higher/lower rates of generic substitution.
Investigator: External PI, Principal Investigator, Robert Romanelli, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Scientist
Redesigning Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care: Improving Coordination, Outcomes, and ExperienceEvaluate the Chronic Pain Management Redesign Program that involves provider and patient education, and the development of electronic resources.
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Partnerships for Training: Regional Education Systems for Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse-Midwives, and Physician Assistants
The Foundation's program, Partnerships for Training: Regional Education Systems for Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse-Midwives, and Physician Assistants, was designed to address shortages of primary care practitioners in medically underserved areas through development of innovative regional education models for nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, and physicians assistants that emphasize training these new professionals within their own communities.The Mountain and Plains Partnership (MAPP) region currently encompasses Colorado and Wyoming and project leaders plan to explore later inclusion of neighboring states. The MAPP project intends to establish a collaborative web among mid-level clinician educators, employers, payers, students and prospective patients; and pursue all technically feasible means of developing a sensible approach to education and employment of mid-level clinicians in rural and underserved areas. During the planning phase the partners intend to: (1) conduct a joint review of current education and training programs to identify cross-training and streamlining options; (2) develop directories of potential mid-level preceptors, clinical sites, and distance learning activities in rural and underserved areas; (3) develop distance learning technology guidelines to establish cross-program compatibility; (4) convene 20 regional and local meetings to develop partnership opportunities for recruiting and training local students, financing their education, and employing and retaining them; and (5) develop regionally appropriate provider-patient ratios and supply-demand models for mid-level clinicians.
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Amount Awarded $200,000.00
Awarded on: 9/29/1995
Time frame: 10/1/1995 - 12/31/1996
Grant Number: 27993
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Magdy Iskander named distinguished educator in engineering
UH Mānoa Professor Magdy Iskander receives the Distinguished Educator Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
UH alum directs Japanese underground theatre performance
Thread Hell, directed by UH alumna Colleen Lanki, is Kennedy Theatre's final mainstage production of the 2012–13 season.
Scientist investigates water management of Everglades
UH Mānoa Professor David Ho receives NSF grant to investigate the effects of water management and climate change on North America's largest mangrove ecosystem.
Windward students tackle modern day Metamorphoses
Windward CC's Paliku Theatre features the Hawaiʻi premiere of Polaroid Stories, a modern and gritty take on Ovid's Metamorphoses.
UH Manoa hosts climate change conference
The Center for Pacific Studies presents Waves of Change: Climate Change in the Pacific Islands and Implications for Hawaiʻi, April 4-6.
Institute for Astronomy holds comet-viewing event
The Institute of Astronomy will hold a free Comet PANSTARRS viewing event on Tuesday, March 12 at Magic Island.
Maui school wins Hawaii Ocean Sciences Bowl
UH Mānoa's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology hosted the 11th annual Aloha Bowl.
Saturday Gene-iuses program now offered on Kauai
The Saturday Gene-iuses Program, a series of six unique, science-based missions for elementary-aged students, is now being offered on Kauaʻi
UH Manoa Peace Corps Program in top 25
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being an Arrogant Mitt Romney
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My Tweet of the Day from Michael Barbaro, a reporter for the New York Times:
Really? I want to ask who would say such a thing but ah, obviously, Mitt Romney would.
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Make Sure Your Car's Ready For Winter!
October 14th, 2016
You know that winter and bad weather are coming. Is your car ready? Here's a quick checklist of things to get up to speed on:
Motor oil: Motor oil has a tendency to thicken in cold weather, making it harder to circulate to upper engine parts at startup. If you haven't ever used synthetic oil before, this might be a good time to start. The flow properties of synthetic oil are a lot more consistent, meaning it doesn't thicken in sub-freezing temperatures or thin out when it's hot outside.
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Winter Safety Tips – Don't End Up In the Ditch!
January 14th, 2016
Some people love winter. They love the snow, the snap in the air, the short days and cozy nights at home. Others can't stand it, for many of the same reasons. Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, though, chances are you're going to have to get out and drive in it at some point. We've got a few suggestions to help you through the winter safely:
• Make sure you've got a well-maintained car. This includes fresh windshield wipers, proper tire inflation, a strong battery, a properly-maintained cooling system and a fresh oil change. If your tires aren't up to the job of winter driving, you might consider switching to winter tires for a while – just
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Squeeze a Few More Miles Out of That Gallon of Gas
December 17th, 2015
If you're past "a certain age," you might remember when gas was $1.50 per gallon, or $1.00 per gallon, or 59 cents, or what-have-you…but the truth is that everything has gotten more expensive. After all, when gas was $1.00 per gallon, a nicely tricked-out Chevrolet Caprice Classic was selling for about $6,000 brand new.
Now that we're well into the 21st century, gas prices are likely to fluctuate, but one thing's for sure: gas is likely to never be "cheap" again. We know that everyone's trying to get a little more out of every dollar, and whether you're driving a big SUV or a subcompact, there are things you can do to help your vehicle's fuel economy:
The Holidays Are Coming – Is Your Vehicle Ready?
November 26th, 2015
Where did this year go? Before you know it, it's going to be time for the holidays, and that can mean travel in some pretty trying conditions (and we don't just mean restless kids in the back seat). Is your vehicle ready for some interstate miles?
• Tires: It's a good idea to have your tires rotated every 5,000-7,000 miles to ensure even wear. With that in mind, it's easy to just schedule a tire rotation with every oil change, since the vehicle will be up in the air on a lube rack anyway. Have you checked your inflation lately? Your proper
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Winter is Coming
October 15th, 2015
The days are getting shorter, there's a snap in the air, and before you know it, the winter months are going to be upon us. Is your vehicle ready?
• Wipers: Even the best windshield wipers are only good for about a year; normal wear, the sun's UV rays and the elements take their toll on them. Get a good look and check them for chunks, strips or chips missing, and replace if necessary for a streak-free field of vision in wet weather. Hint: a fresh application of
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In general, cyclones are used to remove dust and other product streams from processing operations. There are many factors that directly affect the efficiency of a cyclone.
Tests have shown that, in general, the longer the cone the higher the efficiency. However, physical limitations on site sometimes limit the height available. Kice engineers performed extensive testing to determine cone lengths that maximize efficiency yet keep plant restrictions in mind.
The manner in which the air and product enters the cyclone also affects its efficiency. Kice pioneered the concept of keeping the inlet centerline tangent to the outside edge of the cyclone. This smooth introduction reduces turbulence and increases efficiency of Kice cyclones. Kice refers to this as an externally tangent inlet.
The smoother the inside surface, the more efficient the cyclone. Along the same lines, perfect roundness maximizes efficiency. Kice employs state-of-the-art cutting and rolling equipment to ensure that Kice cyclones are perfectly round and symmetrical with smooth interior surfaces.
Most importantly, Kice process engineers have the experience and know-how to properly size and apply Kice cyclones. Air volume, density, temperature, humidity along with product characteristics sometimes create complicated sets of criteria. Kice's experience in designing systems along with its expert craftsmanship provide our customers with highly efficient cyclone applications.
Kice CK cyclones are completely welded with angle ring reinforcing. They are designed for industrial applications that handle 500 – 50,000 CFM. Tests prove that Kice CK cyclones are as efficient as most "high efficiency cyclones" available in today's market.
However, Kice CK cyclones have a minimal pressure drop (2-4" wc). Other "high efficiency cyclones" can have pressure drops as high as 12" wc. Lower pressure drop means less required horsepower on the fan which saves you significant dollars over the life of the cyclone.
10,000 CFM System
12" wc Total Less the Cyclone Requirement
10,000 CFM @ 16"wc (12" Total + 4" CK) = 37 Brake horsepower
10,000 CFM @ 24"wc (12" Total + 12" Other Cyclone) = 57 Brake horsepower
Kice CE/CD/CC Cyclones were designed for removing product from smaller diameter, pneumatic conveying lines. The height of the cyclones allow multiple cyclones to be "banked" on common benches. This allows for simple suction manifold installation on the cyclone's air outlets. These units are completely welded and provide very affordable solutions to most industries.
Kice Horizontal Separators were designed to remove a decent percentage (75-85%) of a dust stream prior to it being introduced into a baghouse filter. The installation of a Kice Horizontal Separator ahead of a baghouse filter will greatly increase the life of filter bags. In general, the larger the particle size the greater the efficiency of these units.
Stainless Steel CK Cyclones
Inside view of Ceramic Lining being applied
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|Materials of construction include painted mild steel or stainless steel. Many other types of materials have been used by Kice over the years for special applications and continue to be available upon request.
|Interior liners can be supplied for wear resistance. The two most common are 3/16" abrasion resistant steel and ceramic lining.
|Horizontal Air Outlets, sometimes called 'pull-thrus', are standard on Kice cyclones. Rain caps are also available for installations where air is vented directly to the atmosphere after the cyclone. Air outlets can be supplied with control dampers.
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AHNA Annual Conference
The AHNA Annual Conference is a gathering of approximately 500 holistic nursing professionals from across the country, with growing international attendance from Canada, Japan, China and Jamaica. This annual event is one of the largest and most valuable conferences dedicated to bringing together nurses who share a passion for holistic healing.
The AHNA Annual Conference offers six days of top-notch continuing education workshops, industry-leading keynote speakers, networking with fellow holistic nurses, an exhibit hall filled with vendors offering the latest products and services to complement your daily practice, and time to nurture yourself and your connection to holism in an environment primed with energy and support of fellow healers.
Registration Information
Click HERE to request a copy of the 2017 AHNA Annual Conference Registration Brochure when it becomes available in January 2017. Get it free by using promo code "17WEB"
Members will automatically receive this in the mail without signing up.
The purpose of this conference is to enable participants to integrate the skills, concepts and knowledge of the science of health and wellness into innovative, transcendent models of healthcare, grounded in the philosophy of holism.
Twenty-first century healthcare presents an opportunity to not only transform current, largely ineffective illness models of care, but to transcend these, shifting attention toward a focus on health, wellness and well-being. This dramatic paradigm shift requires healthcare practitioners that are innovative, willing to envision possibility and committed to the caring foundation from which all healthcare must rise. Seminal among these healthcare practitioners are 21st century Holistic Nurses.
Holistic Nurses are 'grounded-visionaries'. Experts in the science of health and wellness, Holistic Nurses use evidence-based holistic and conventional nursing interventions in an integrated practice, applied within the context of Holistic Nursing core values. Through the integration of science, theory and the art of caring, Holistic Nurses support people on their healing journey.
During this conference, participants will explore the 21st century Holistic Nurse. Educational sessions will include a myriad of opportunities for all Holistic Nurses to consider in the shaping of 21st century healthcare.
Ideas about innovative models of care, strategic resource management, mindful use of technology, interprofessional collaboration, diversity within the healthcare team, and enhancing the consumer's ability to have voice in their care are among the topics that will be offered. Holistic self-development continues as integral to Holistic Nurse self-care.
During this conference, a forum will be created where Holistic Nurses can dialogue about professional practice issues such as Advanced Holistic Nursing Practice, Educational and Legislative mandates, and barriers to Holistic Nurses practicing to the full extent of their education and training.
Conference Objectives
1. Examine the concepts of the science of health and wellness.
2. Explore the Holistic Nursing Scope & Standards of Professional Practice and the Holistic Nursing Core Values within the science of health and wellness.
3. Value the importance of holism as the foundation for the transformation and transcendence of contemporary healthcare models.
4. Create a forum to dialogue about professional practice issues and the opportunities and barriers for all Holistic Nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training.
5. Explore innovative models of healthcare.
6. Discuss strategies designed to enhance resource utilization and the mindful use of technology to promote positive healthcare outcomes.
7. Compare and contrast evidence-based and evidence-informed integrated practices.
8. Promote the development of an interprofessional network of healthcare practitioners committed to 21st century healthcare transformation and transcendence.
9. Examine educational and legislative implications aligned with the paradigm shift toward health and wellness.
10. Explore your role as a 21st century Holistic Nurse, a 'grounded-visionary', committed to reshaping health and wellness.
11. Develop a personal action plan to contribute to the transformation and transcendence of healthcare in the 21st century.
12. Engage in self-reflection to discover and appreciate the importance of your personal holistic self-development.
This conference will explore possibilities for nurses to deepen their influence in all healthcare settings, provide information on the role of nurses in the Affordable Care Act and point to innovative strategies for transforming nursing practice.
Topics are diverse and will appeal to nurses who practice in clinical settings, education, administration and research...those who seek self-care strategies...those who seek personal and professional development.
The sessions include offerings at the basic, intermediate and advanced level of practice.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from each other and meet many new friends along the way.
Please note: As of January 1, 2007 all AHNA contact hours are calculated using 60 minutes = 1 contact hour.
This is in accordance with ANCC Accreditation Program criteria.
The American Holistic Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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My Nepenthe by Romney Steele, includes recipes from the Big Sur restaurant like Marinated Fresh Monterey Sardines; Rosemary Lamb Brochettes with Mint Pesto; Wine Poached Quince with Rosemary; and Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin Roast with Wine Poached Quince.
Serves 4 to 6
Serve these mouth watering lamb skewers with mint pesto on a bed of couscous, as we used to do at the café, or wrap them in warmed pita bread with a tussle of greens, chopped cucumber, and a yogurt drizzle.
For the pesto, place the walnuts, garlic, salt, and cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the mint and cilantro and pulse a few more times; it should still be a little chunky. Transfer to a bowl, and slowly stir in the olive oil. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.
For the brochettes, place the lamb cubes in a nonreactive dish. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, cover, and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Thread the lamb pieces onto about 8 bamboo skewers, alternating with the red pepper and onion squares.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the lamb, turning every so often and basting with any remaining marinade (or using a little more olive oil, as needed) until cooked to desired doneness, about 15 minutes for medium. Just before they are ready, squeeze with lemon juice.
Serve the brochettes with the mint pesto.
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92 minutes - This overview session will introduce you to the new developer features of the server and provide you with an overview of what they can do for you and your organization. Topics covered include UDDI, COM+ 1.5, MSMQ 3.0, enhancements in IIS 6.0, and Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM). We will also touch on the Windows Server 2003 architecture, including increased performance and scalability, along with a glimpse of the new security enhancements.


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GOV. BOB Holden is apparently taking a position that he is opposed to allowing honest Missourians to defend themselves from criminal attack. This is unfortunate, because if the governor chooses to veto the bill to allow concealed weapons, it is honest Missouri men and women who will pay the penalty. Holden's apparent blind opposition is compounded by the simple fact that all he needs do is pick up the phone and call any of the governors, both Democrats and Republicans, from states that have had this law for years to discover that this type of law works.
Teacher cutbacks
I HOPE Gov. Bob Holden will pay the bills and feed the children of the teachers he forced the schools to fire. Maybe he should take a pay cut.
Gap in rich and poor
THE CAPE Girardeau Chamber of Commerce claim that this area spends more per capita on consumer goods and other things is no doubt true. However, the key words are "per capita." This is merely illustrative of the gargantuan and growing gap in this area between the rich and poor. The rich buy Porsches. The poor buy pork rinds.
Balancing the budget
THANK YOU, Gary Rust. Your publication of the chart concerning Missouri's general revenue funding was proof positive that the budget will be balanced on the backs of the mentally ill and those in need of health care and social services.
Medical rankings
A DOCTOR was quoted in the Southeast Missourian as saying hospital patients couldn't tell the difference between orderlies, nurse assistants, nurses and doctors. I beg your pardon. They can too. Simple observation tells them that on a scale from most often to never showing up, orderlies rank first and doctors last.
The patriotism defense
THE EMINENT sage Samuel Johnson once remarked that patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. What he meant, quite aptly, was that if the only basis upon which you can support an idea is by appealing to patriotism, you have already recognized, maybe without realizing it, that you have an indefensible case.
Salvation in a bar
IT DOESN'T matter where you worship or pray. This world is in need of a lot of prayers right now. I'll take them from a bar or a church. It makes no never mind to me. My husband and his family claim his grandpa found God in the bottom of a bottle. He came home from the bar one Saturday night and told his wife to be ready, because they were going to church the next morning. And they did. From that day on he never picked up another drink.
Let the feds pay
IF THE city is so strapped for funds and having problems with the control tower at the airport, and if the federal government will pay a private contractor more money to operate it, then why in the world is the city keeping another unnecessary employee on the payroll?
Problems with music
IS ANYONE else tired of the booming music on the streets? In Cape Girardeau there is a noise ordinance, but it is not enforced. We filed a formal complaint regarding the loud music in our neighborhood. Two weeks later, nothing has been done. Anyone else out there having the same problem?
Strong mind and body
A TAXPAYING resident wrongly concluded that so-called extracurricular activities are not supposed to be central to a school's mission. In fact, they have long since equaled the academic focus in importance. That is as it should be. The ancient Greeks applauded the goal of striving to achieve what they called the Golden Mean: a strong mind and body. The latter can only be achieved by vigorous interscholastic sports competition.
Getting out of war
I SAW on "Inside Edition" a woman who had signed up for the military and did not want to go because she has a baby and her husband is on the front line. I don't think it's right. She signed up knowing full well what the risks were. To get out of it at wartime seems wrong to me. The Army offered this woman a general discharge. I think she should be very happy.
City management
I READ a while back about paying $40,000 for a consultant to figure how to promote tourism in Cape Girardeau. Why do we have a city manager? We can't afford the salt for icy roads. We don't repair potholes. We spend to widen streets that don't need it. If he can't manage the money, let's go back to letting the mayor and the council run the city.
Passed by police
DO RESIDENTS have the right to arrest Jackson police for speeding? I was passed in a 40-mph zone in Jackson by a policeman going at least 50 mph with no siren, no lights on and no evident emergency.
AS A Vietnam veteran who is proud to be an American, I'd like to remind the rest of you that our Constitution provides everyone the right to free speech and peaceful assembly. Being for the action in Iraq doesn't make one more patriotic than one who is opposed to it. I have paid the price for our right to protest. I don't see any long lines at the recruiting office.
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Pre-qualification shooting for the NRA Rifle Instructor Course
Pre-qualification shooting for the NRA Rifle Instructor Course will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 06 April 2013. Don't be late.
The range is located at the north end of 3600 W in West Weber.
From I-15 north or south bound, take the 12th street exit and head west to 3500 west.
Turn north on 3500 and follow to 3600 west. (You will be heading west).
Turn north again on 3600 west and go to the end of the road. You will pass through a couple of gates. Be prepared for muddy conditions, hopefully it will be dried up by then.
Attached a flyer used for Hunter Ed shooters. The idea and circumstances of the shooting exercises are similar to this training event.
It is not meant to be condescending in any way.
The approach to the shooting qualifications is from the viewpoint of everyone being a brand new shooter.
We will pair up and use the coach/pupil method while on the range.
More precise driving directions to the qualification range:
GPS Latitude 41.271623, Longitude -112.070501
12th Street Exit from I-15
If you are coming from the north, turn right onto 12th Street (UT-39).
If you are coming from the south, turn left onto 12th Street (UT-39).
1. Head west on 12th St towards S. 2900 W St
Continue to follow W 1200 S St. approximately 1.9 mi
2. Turn right onto S 3500 W, heading N for approx. 0.4 mi
3. The road curves to west and becomes W 900 S. Continue on W 900 S St. for approx. 0.1 mi.
4. Turn right onto S 3600 W St. Head north approx. 1.5 mi to the end of the road (N 3600 W).
PM me to confirm that you will be there.
NRA Rifle Instructor Course April 19th-20th
For those interested in the NRA Rifle Instructor Course coming up in April 19th-20th.
To sign up for the NRA Rifle Instructor course go to the following link: http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx
To pay for the NRA Rifle Instructor course go to the following link: http://www.trappertrails.org/Training/Program%20Specific/Shooting%20Sports
For new Instructors, Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is the first class you have to take and it is available on 11 April at 5:00 p.m. at the Trapper Trails Council Center in South Ogden (map and directions on the trappertrails.org website).
The Rifle Instructor course is at the same location (Trapper Trails Council Center in South Ogden (map and directions on the trappertrails.org website)) on the 19th and 20th of April 2013.
Mark will work with candidates on the pre-qualification shooting before the class.
As a group, we will need to coordinate a date and a time when the majority of us can go and do the shooting before the class. The shooting location is near Mark's location in West Weber. It is helpful if we can have several people come at the same time.
The following dates are available:
Sat 9 March
Sat 16 March
Sat 6 April
Sat 13 April
When going to the pre-qualification shoot, each person needs to bring a rifle, ammo, a cardboard box, eye and hearing protection and a ground cloth. Mark will have some 9 inch paper plates for targets.
More details to follow as soon as the BSA Council calendar links are updated.
NOTE: If you are a new NRA instructor, you must complete the NRA Basic Instructor Training prior to taking this course. There will be a BIT on April 18, 2013 at the Trapper Trails Council Service Center at 5pm. The cost is $15.00 payable to Trapper Trails Council. Go to the Trapper Trails website and sign up under Training/Shooting Sports. Contact Mark Whaley, email@example.com or 801 389 2527 with questions.
Seating is limited to 10 participants.
The class is about 14 hours, the lessons are:
Lesson VI Introduction to NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Outline and Lesson Plans 30 mins
Lesson VII Teaching Rifle Lesson I Rifle Knowledge and safe Handling 90 mins
Lesson VIII Teaching Rifle Lesson II Ammo Knowledge &Fundamentals of Rifle Shooting 90 mins
Lesson IX Basic Rifle Instructional Method 60 mins
Lesson X Teaching Rifle Lesson III Firing the First Shots 90 mins
Lesson XI Teaching Rifle Lesson IV Standing Rifle Shooting 90 mins
Lesson XII Teaching Rifle Lesson V Prone and Kneeling Shooting Positions 90 mins
Lesson XIII Teaching Rifle lesson VI Sitting Rifle Shooting Positions and Review 90 mins
Lesson XIV Evaluating Performance 60 mins
Lesson XV Teaching Rifle Lesson VII Rifle Sports and Activities 60 mins
Rifle Instructor Exam and Course Completion 90 mins
For CFP holders, NO LIVE AMMO is allowed in the classroom!!!
Bring snacks and a lunch, we will take short breaks after each lesson and lunch mid day. A highlighter and pencil or pen with some note paper is useful.


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RockShox, Inc.
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Price (12/16/97): $7 3/4
As once-hot mountain bike manufacturers have found the road to increased sales steeper and bumpier than they figured, even the best shock absorbers have had trouble cushioning the ride. That's the story at RockShox, the dominant maker of bicycle suspensions whose stock has experienced a shocking collapse since July.
After a September 1996 IPO at $15, RockShox shares hit a high of $19 1/8 earlier this year. FY97 results (reported April 30) showed pro forma earnings up 37% to $1.03 per share on just 27% higher sales. But the good times couldn't keep rolling along.
First quarter numbers reported on July 21 showed just a 10% rise in EPS. While sales to bike manufacturers jumped 32%, purchases by independent dealers declined, in part due to a shift in seasonal orders. That, plus RockShox's move into the mid-tier, lower-priced bike market explained a slight dip in gross margins to 35%.
Most importantly, chair and co-founder Steve Simons noted that softening domestic demand for mountain bikes was causing the company to take "a conservative outlook for the balance of the year."
Second quarter results first reported Oct. 8 confirmed the problems, as sales rose just 2.5% due to a fall-off in shipments to bike makers. Earnings declined to $0.25 per share versus $0.28 a share a year ago as gross margins sank to 33.9% from 36.8%. Simons said the remainder of FY98 would be "challenging," meaning that the second half results will come in below those seen a year ago.
San Jose, California-based RockShox is the world leader in high-performance bicycle suspension products with a 60% market share. It makes front suspension forks, rear shocks, and newly introduced disc brakes under brand names such as Judy, Indy, Ruby, Boxxer, SID, and Deluxe.
Last year, 72% of sales came from bike manufacturers such as Trek, GT Bicycles (Nasdaq: GTBX), and Specialized Bicycles. Its products are also sold in the replacement market through a network of 10,000 independent dealers.
RockShox made its name in the premium mountain bike category, but the introduction of its new SID lightweight cross-country suspension fork is part of a move to broaden its offerings by bringing some high-tech comfort to mid-priced bikes. The company's new sub $200 products have started showing up on bikes in the $400 range.
RockShox leads in sales of front suspensions and is number two in rear suspensions. Competitors include LDI Limited's Answer Products division, Fox Factory, and bike maker Cannondale (Nasdaq: BIKE).
Co-founders Simon and Paul Turner own a third of the stock.
Income Statement
12-month sales: $110.2 million
12-month income: $14.2 million
12-month EPS: $1.01
Profit Margin: 12.9%
Market Cap: $108.9 million
Balance Sheet
Cash: $9.9 million
Current Assets: $45.4 million
Current Liabilities: $19.4 million
Long-term Debt: None
Price-to-earnings: 7.7
Price-to-sales: 0.99
It didn't take an old Schwinn-lover to realize that the market for increasingly sophisticated (and pricier) mountain bikes couldn't keep growing at the 51% clip RockShox had enjoyed over the last three years. In fact, sales began declining last year and margins also seemed at risk of falling as the company broadened its offerings. Growth stories ready to find trouble often show up, as RockShox did, on Business Week's May listing of the "100 Best Small Companies" in America.
The collapse in the stock of mountain bike manufacturers such as GT Bicycles (Nasdaq: GTBX) earlier this year also should have been a wake-up call. Finally, investors might have guessed it was time to hit the road after the CEO turned cautious in July.
Analysts see a rough road ahead. For FY98, which ends in March, the company should make $0.78 per share, with $0.94 per share expected in FY99 (range $0.85 to $1.03). That puts the stock at just 8.5 times consensus earnings six quarters out. YPEG fair value based on those earnings and estimates of 18% long-term growth is $17.
With industry sales contracting, though, that growth rate should be questioned. In fact, the significant increase in second quarter inventories and receivables suggest some potentially serious problems ahead.
RockShox's future depends on broadening the market for its suspension products by moving aggressively into mid-priced bikes while continuing to improve its manufacturing efficiencies. The bike makers seem enthusiastic about the new disc brakes. They're also working on new designs that should bring high-tech/high-comfort features to the now bigger-butted baby boomers who helped make the mountain bike craze more than just a fad.
Another positive is that co-founder Simons recently relinquished the CEO position to George Napier, a RockShox board member and former chief operating officer of Wilson Sporting Goods. Successful founders are frequently ill equipped to handle the second phase of growth, but they are often too proud to bring in outside managers until the company is on the rocks.
RockShox remains a technology leader with strong brand recognition and still solid profits in a marketplace that's entering its first real downturn of the decade. This smooth executive transition seems well timed and suggests that the co-founders know their limitations.
Though the bike biz has lost a spoke or two, RockShox represents one of the best ways to invest in any broad recovery when and if it comes.
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Hi there, I have narrowed my car search down to a Focus 1.6 TDCi hatch or estate of around the 2005/early 2006 vintage. My question is whether to go for a 90 bhp model or a 110 bhp one (one without the DPF if I can).
Is the 110 bhp model a step increase in drivability over the 90 bhp or is there not much in it? The car will be used as a general family second car doing shortish runs (8 to 20 miles) with the odd longer run (200 miles).
If the 90 bhp model is very nearly as good as the 110 it makes the search easier!
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I'd get a petrol engined Focus if I was doing trips of that kind of distance. I don't think you'd be doing the mileage to justify the higher purchase cost, servicing costs and possible repair costs of a diesel.
Either the 1.6 or the 2.0 are good engines.
Seconded. Little to go wrong on a 4-5 year old petrol car, shudder to think what could be waiting for you on an uncared for CR diesel.
Okay, so I admit to buying and owning an old, unloved, high mileage CR diesel with no problems covering 40k a year - but the more I read the more I think I'm the exception that proves the rule!
Thirded. I have a ford with the 90 bhp - takes 5-7 miles (or more) to warm up in winter.
Get a 1.6 petrol. I have a 58 plate one and I get 450ish from a tank in mixed driving.
Warms up quickly and is fast enough. And you'll find many more lower mileage ones on the market. Most diesels of that vintage will be shagged
Get a 1.6 petrol. I have a 58 plate one and I get 450ish from a tank in mixed driving. Warms up quickly and is fast enough. And you'll find many more lower mileage ones on the market. Most diesels of that vintage will be shagged
I had a 110 bhp from 2006. I picked it over the 90bhp as it felt considerably heavier than the previous Focus where I had a 1.6 petrol. It was a good car, but almost deathly-dull compared to the original Focus. In the end I sold it for a 1.8 TDCi version of the first Focus. I think they carried it over as an engine and I actually preferred it as it was far more difficult to stall from standstill.
To echo the above a petrol would probably make more sense for those sort of miles, and usage. You've correctly identified the potential costs associated with a DPF, but you also have to bear in mind the potential costs on a diesel with dual-mass flywheel, turbo, etc. Also these 1.6 units are fairly notorious for carbon / sludge issues (possibly caused by leaking injectors, or other problems) which kill the turbo and generally lead to needing a new engine.
I've ignored all that and got one anyway, a 90 bhp in an estate, obviously each person has their own preferences but i'm more than happy with the performance. These days I drive with a fairly light foot with an eye on the avg consumption, which I can usually keep around 60mpg unless I've got a lot of town driving. Having said that it easily keeps up with modern traffic, eg the hectic dual carriageway commute at rush hour. I too originally wanted a 110 thinking a 90 would be too slow, but most have a DPF fitted and everything is going to be under that much more stress.
In May I drove down to Dorset with the Mrs and the kids, a 6 man tent, recliner chairs, calor bottle, etc etc- the roof box was stuffed and the estate boot was full. The car went as well as it always does, and I couldn't even get the consumption to drop below 60mpg even with a heavy right foot on the motorway.
I had a 99bhp 1.6L petrol Mk1 Focus. I liked it; I loaded it up with 4 adults, all our luggage etc and did a 1000 mile holiday drive in it. Was absolutely fine. I did get rid in order to get more pull on the hills on my commute though; if anyone ever cut me up, there was nothing in reserve! However, the torque from a diesel is greater than the petrol.
Thats why the majority of PSA diesels do mega mileage without any problem.I hear lots of hearsay evidence but the garages and roadsides are not littered with broken turbos if you look at figures at Fords for reclaims on turbos on vehiclesupto three years old it is virtually nil..
That's pretty well why I decided to take a risk on one, of the millions sold some are going to go wrong but not all.
A 2004-2008 Focus 1.6TDCI 90 managed EU4 without a diesel particulate filter. That's quite a good thing not to saddled with.
Well now you tell me, about a year too late. At least it doesn't have a dpf!
So apart from the potential oil starvation causing dead turbos, DMF problems, leaky injectors... anything else I should be worried about?
I'm planning on dropping the sump and checking/cleaning the pickup tube, and changing the turbo feed pipe banjo bolt/filter, a bit of a pain as the front section of exhaust inc cat has to come off, so rather a lot of components need to come off first. So, maybe next year :-/
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