text: scpanther22 480 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 sounds like the game with us...stuck with him will be interesting to see whos def with new DC comes out on top.. Almost five months have gone by since the Saints tied a ribbon to an 8-8 season, and in one way, one thing remains the same. Ask Sean Payton to name his biggest disappointment about 2008, and it's the four games "we let get away." At the end. A play here, a play there. When the head coach talked a day after one of those games, a season-ending 33-31 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome, one play was less than 24 hours old. As Payton put it, it was one of those plays "made above our head that we were not able to make." What made it painful is the play came after the Saints had come alive in the fourth quarter after falling behind 30-10, then taking a 31-30 lead with three minute remaining. It came when receiver Steve Smith of the Panthers, sandwiched between defensive backs Roman Harper and Jason David, came up with the football, a 39-yard pickup that sent the Panthers on their way to a winning 42-yard field goal by John Kasay. The pass thrown by Jake Delhomme was anything but a strike. It was one of those "it's anybody's ball" lobs that Smith turned into the biggest play of the game. "The ball seemed to be in the air three or four seconds, " Payton said the day after, "and we couldn't intercept it or knock it down. We have to decide, are we doing the right thing, and are we doing it with the right players?" In that game, the defense gave up completions of 54, 39, 30 and 28 yards. But it would not be stretching the point to suggest the 39-yard grab Smith took away from two Saints was the kind of play that probably loomed largest in Payton's decision to make a change at defensive coordinator. When the question was put to the head coach Thursday -- "What impresses you most about Gregg Williams?" -- the first words out of the mouth of the head coach was "he's a leader." As he watches the defense "flying around" -- giving you the feeling "there is no gray area" when it comes to claiming loose balls, it's more "the ball belongs to me" -- Payton expects Williams' traits as a leader to translate into turnovers. What did he see in that December loss to Carolina? Payton said he saw Delhomme "take one hitch, two hitches, three hitches, and he was back there for an inordinate amount of time." Now he's looking for a coordinator's leadership, more than schemes, to change an inconsistent pass rush. What does linebacker Scott Fujita see in the new coordinator? "Coach Williams is someone intent on getting you to maximize your talent, " he said. "It's more than Xs and Os. It's a matter of creating a new culture." What about cornerback Randall Gay, the one-time New England Patriot? "He wants you to have the mind-set that you can win every play, " Gay said. "His goal is to get you obsessed with the can-do attitude, that nothing's impossible if you believe in yourself. He wants you to go out there with the idea you not only can win every play, but you can take the ball away on every play. It's fun seeing the guys out there trying to do just that. The message seems to be there are only so many schemes you can run to do the job. It's how aggressively you run them. That's the bottom line." Safety Roman Harper, a second-round pick in 2006, has been impressed with "the presence" of the new coordinator, how he sometimes gets his "message across in a loud voice, " how his mind-set is consistently one of "on the attack." It's a defensive mind-set Drew Brees, the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5,069 yards and play on an 8-8 ballclub, has watched from across the line, one the quarterback describes as "we're coming after you." "For me, in a way, " he said, "every day is a game for me. I love it. It's great for the offense. We don't have the pads on, but the way the guys are flying around, it's like a padded practice." does the flying to the ball sound familiar?....lol http://blog.nola.com/finney/2009/05/gregg_williams_leaves_no_doubt.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Months of hard work paid off for the Nashoba Regional High School football team�during Saturday's Division 2 Super Bowl game against Shepherd Hill Regional.
The top-seeded Chieftains did the job defensively and made the most of their few�chances on offense in gaining a hard-fought, well-played, 20-6 victory in the snow and cold at Gillette Stadium.
The Super Bowl�success was the second straight for�Nashoba, which finished a perfect�13-0 for the second consecutive season. The Chieftains have now�won 26 straight games, their last loss coming in the 2010 Super Bowl.
The third-seeded Rams finished at 10-3.
"This is a special group of kids," Nashoba coach Ken Tucker said. "Every year is unique, as that's what's great about working with kids.
"We've been going hard since August," he said. "It's a long season, and these guys did everything I asked them. (It was) A great team effort against a very good Shepherd Hill squad."
The Rams�closed to 7-6�midway through�the third quarter when Chris Dutting caught a 72-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drew Ravenelle. However,�Shepherd Hill�failed to score on the two-point conversion rush.
Nashoba went right to work following the TD, marching 56 yards for a score. Junior Eli Williams capped the drive with a 5-yard TD burst.�The Chieftains missed on the point-after, keeping the score, 13-6.
Nashoba turned the ball over early in the fourth quarter when Kyle Amico intercepted a Jack Sarnoski pass.
However, the Chieftains quickly got the ball back and made the most of it, as senior Brady Schartner intercepted a Ravenelle pass and scooted 22 yards for a TD.
Junior Drew Korn kicked the extra point, concluding the scoring.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ The number of people working for Kansas state government increased last year but most of the growth was in temporary jobs with no benefits.
The Kansas Department of Administration says the state employed 69,974 people in fiscal year 2013. That includes both regular and temporary employees. That's an increase of 143 from the previous fiscal year.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the state cut 937 regular positions but added 1,080 temporary positions last fiscal year. Of the temporary jobs, 103 included benefits and 977 didn't.
The report shows the state shifted toward unclassified employees, who are not protected by the civil service system from being fired or demoted. The state had 989 fewer classified employees in fiscal 2013, and 1,132 more unclassified employees. That includes temporary and full-time employees.
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Submission + - Could Khan Academy Use Some Math Tutoring?
theodp writes: Khan Academy, the online education website that's the toast of the TED set, has attracted millions of dollars from the likes of Google, KPCB, Bill Gates, and others with its promise to reinvent education. And last summer, tech billionaires pitched Khan Academy to policymakers as a cure for what ails public schools. Still, in a blog post on How Khan Academy is using Machine Learning to Assess Student Mastery, an intern acknowledged that the naive 'streak model' used by Khan Academy to determine student proficiency — collect 10 correct answers in a row or start over (a la the toddler game Hi Ho! Cherry-O) — had 'serious flaws,' but would be replaced with a better proficiency model based on more sophisticated machine learning techniques. Alas, some commenters were less-than-impressed with the accompanying discussion of the statistical techniques that Khan Academy came up with. 'It appears that you are in the process of rediscovering item response theory [IRT],' wrote one commenter, referring Khan Academy to a Wikipedia entry on the topic and two textbooks. IRT, which is used for the development of high-stakes tests like the GMAT and GRE, was employed in a circa-1982 computerized assessment system at the Univ. of Illinois. 'The suggestion of item response theory (IRT) occurred to me, as well,' wrote another, who provided additional references, including an intro to computer-adaptive testing. 'You might find it useful to collaborate with members of the educational data mining research community,' suggested a third, pointing to additional readings. Others chimed in with their own math homework assignments for the Khan Academy Team. However, it doesn't look like Khan Academy has any time right now for math tutoring. In an update to the original blog post, Khan Academy announced Saturday that its own testing of its logistic regression proficiency model 'gave us the confidence to roll out from 10% to 100% of users,' and the crude — but perhaps that's OK — model has been launched site-wide.


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Chronometer- Simple and easy to use chronometer for Symbian OS
* Up to 5 individual stopwatches each with up to 40 cumulative split and lap times.
* Supports split and lap mode timing (toggled with * key). Split timing shows time since started, lap mode timing shows time since last lap (and split) taken.
* Select to show split, lap, both lap and split or time only (toggled with # key). Notice that both lap and split can only be shown at the same time if screen width supports it.
* Shows average, best or worst lap when displaying laps (toggled with 0 key).
* Stopwatch up to max 999 hours 59 minutes 59.99 seconds with 1/100 of a second accuracy.
* Persistent saving of data and mode for all stopwatch instances (but avoiding saving for a stopwatch instance in reset state, which probably is the most common thing).
* Simple key interface with what I believe is convenient use of the keys for fast and accurate use. Based on assumption that most common use is start/stop/reset. Can be used with joystick/soft buttons and/or numeric keypad. (See comment in Usage below for special Nokia E70 mapping.)
* Stopwatch will "keep" running even if closing the Java application when running. Saves battery if required to run the stopwatch for a long time.
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You should refrigerate it once it is fermented the amount you want. If you leave it out, it will just keep fermenting . I've never had a white film develop, but I've never ground mine up before either.
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mixing daily and pressing the content all the way down helps.....the foam is part of the fermenting......make sure it doesn t smell off.....place content into jars if done and refrigerateleave room to keep on doing its fermenting process, or you find a mess......
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What kind of salt did you use?.I had this happen not too long ago with some kale i was fermenting, it developed a weird milky film on the top. I think it was from the salt i used because when i looked at the salt in the jar the film looked about the same color, i used the celtic sea salt. People say it is kind of grayish, but if you look at it closely there is a sandy/off white color too.
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I call it lactic acid buildup
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How do you do it then? Is there another way to ferment vegetables besides grinding them up to a pulp? Is there a better way?


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Journal of Social Media in Society
The Journal of Social Media in Society is available at www.thejsms.org.
The blind peer-reviewed journal accepts research articles and book reviews. The Journal of Social Media in Society (JSMS) is a semi-annual journal devoted to scholarship and commentary on social media and its impact on society. JSMS is an electronic journal published by the Texas Social Media Research Institute to advance the study of social media with current literature based on theory, research and practice from all methodological frameworks.
Published Biannually: November/December and May
Editors: Executive Director and Co-Directors of TSMRI (Dr. Jennifer Edwards, Dr. Credence Baker, Cristi Horton, Dr. Sarah Maben, Yvonne Mulhern, Dr. Anthony C. Edwards and Justin Carrell)
Reviewers: Invited scholars from a variety of disciplines and research paradigms act as reviewers. An entire list is available at http://www.thejsms.org.
Manuscript submissions and editorial guidelines: Manuscripts are evaluated on contributions to the scholarly advance of social media literature.
Style: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition (2010), is the style guide authors should use. Submit manuscripts as a MS Word or Word-compatible document via our online submission system at www.thejsms.org.
Length: Research articles should not exceed 30 pages on double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri on 8.5 x 11 letter with 1-inch margins. Page counts include tables, figures and references. Essays or practitioner pieces with teaching and training ideas should not exceed 10 pages. Book reviews should not exceed 1,000 words.
Submission: JSMS uses an online manuscript submission system at http://www.thejsms.org. Include a structured abstract, traditional abstract of 75 words or fewer, and keywords. Do NOT place author names or identifiers on the document. Author names, affiliations address, phone, email, and short bios will be entered during the online submission process. Articles submitted should be original contributions and not published elsewhere. Authors will be notified within 60 days of submission's status. Authors will receive comments and feedback as the submission moves through the review process.


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Anti Nuke protest outside Prime Ministers House, Tokyo
A white balloon with "No Nukes" written on it at the Friday night protests outside the Prime Minister's house and in front of the Diet building in Tokyo to protest against nuclear power. Nagatacho Tokyo, Japan. Friday August 10th 2012. Protests have been held every Friday from 6pm to 8pm since March 2012 and participants have been growing in number as Prime Minister Noda carries out his policies of restarting Japan's nuclear reactors. All japan's nuclear reactors were shut down for...
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Do lilly's spin? Here's a thread for thought. Need your imput on image security!
If thoughts are threads of information then a lilly did not make itself but it was the result of a thread of infinite thought that commanded in one breath the shapes, colors, patterns, odors, and living dynamics that we see and know as lillies. Consider for a momment! A lilly can change a thread of thoughts for a day, an hour, or maybe a second. But the words, known by billions, "Consider the lillies", are life and spirit. And can change the very life you have.
Tradin' my thoughts fer yers? Any body up for tradin' talents?
I need to understand what program, organization, direction to take in making my inface designs, web templates, image theft proof. I haven't been a saint my whole and know that the absence of knowlege makes a man do things that he doesn't know that he's doing. I would like to make my inface designs completely theft proof in a way where people cannot download my graphics to study them or even piece together a new site. Anyone done the research to know vut I shood dooo?
I'll try to make you richer in thought if you can help. Hope what I have given you so far makes you richer in thought. A lily niether sows nor spins, yet the Heavenly Father, so clothed the grass of the field ... Even Soloman in all of his glory was not arrayed like one of these! Even my saggin oversized jeans aren't as gloryious in fabrication and design as a Lilly. Yet I say we definately are the crown of creation that makes everything very good. There has to be some satisfaction in God to see us smell His creation.
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Celtic boss Neil Lennon has criticised referee Euan Norris after he awarded the penalty which led to the Hoops' Scottish Cup semi-final defeat and claimed: "It's personal."
The Hoops were denied a chance to go for an SPL and Scottish Cup double after a 2-1 defeat to Hearts at Hampden. Lennon was incensed by the decision to blow for the late penalty from which Craig Beattie scored the Tynecastle side's winning goal.
At full-time he stormed on to the pitch to confront referee Norris, who had given the spot-kick after a shot from Jambos skipper Marius Zaliukas hit the arm of Celtic player Joe Ledley. The Celtic manager avoided the post-match press conference but used his Twitter account to blast Norris, tweeting: "Referee told players he thought [Victor] Wanyama handled...feel so sorry for players and fans...I think it's personal myself."
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My mother is dying UPDATE: I'M GOING!!!!!
UPDATE: The Dream Foundation has granted my mom's wish! This means they will pay for the majority of the hotel and gas costs. We can finally, finally go without having to worry about how to get home! THANK YOU to all of you!!!! Nearly everyone here was very supportive and I know that all of your prayers, thoughts, and positive energy have helped make this dream come true! I am so thrilled to be able to tell this to everyone! We are leaving Friday night and staying for a week. I will post pictures up as soon as I am home from the trip!!!
This is not a troll post- note that I am not posting anonymously and I will list all of the web pages I can at the end of this post. Please don't trash me in the comments, I wouldn't be asking here if I wasn't absolutely desperate. My mother fought and won against breast cancer a few years ago. Recently, though, she learned that it has come back and spread throughout her body. She has stage 4 terminal metastatic breast cancer which has turned her spine to mush, literally. It has also shown up in her brain, a lung, and in other bones. Her prognosis is that she has two to six weeks left to live. She is only 46 years old. Her last wish was to have her family together for Christmas, which hasn't happened since 2001. I started a web page for her in August to raise donations, but unfortunately I have only managed to raise a small amount. I am begging you all, to please, if you can help in any way, please help me see my mother before she passes away. She has never even met my youngest son, Leo. I would like to drive to Wisconsin with my children to spend at least two weeks with her. Enterprise has offered a discounted vehicle for $452 total for a two week period, but I don't have enough for this. I also need enough money for gas and a hotel. I know I am asking a lot, and like I said, if I wasn't deperate, I wouldn't. What it comes down to is that I need about $700 at the bare minimum to make this trip. I don't want to leave any later than the 18th of Oct. since that puts me right at her two week mark. I live in Kentucky so even though it is only a ten hour drive I would have to stop overnight. If anyone here can donate even just a little bit of money I would be so thankful. Every little bit helps and maybe if enough people each donate a little bit then together maybe I will have enough. If you're still here by now, thank you for reading this. If you can't donate anything, please consider sharing her gofundme page on your facebook to help me share her story. Thank you, everyone.
My donation page for her is www.gofundme.com/momsbucketlist
A support page for her is www.facebook.com/prayersforkelsie
Her personal facebook page is www.facebook.com/reafielden
Dimitri's Rail presents Home For Christmas is http://dimitrisrail.adawan.com/uncategorized/dimitris-rail-presents-home-for-christmas-prayers-for-kelsie/
and my personal facebook page is www.facebook.com/GenevieveDae
UPDATE: I am very very close to my goal- a few things have happened since I originally posted this. First, my husband's work has given him time off to go with me, which means a shorter trip, so less money. We'll be able to go for 9 days, it's less time, but I'll be glad to have his support. Second, we've gotten a couple donations that have helped VERY much- you know who you are and I thank you so very much. Third, I think it is a good possibility that our landlady will let us skip a week on rent (we have to pay weekly since we got behind a while back) which would free up a little more of our own money which would be enough to cover the gas both ways. I'm rambling now, sorry, I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your support, and for the prayers and thoughts for our family. Thank you!


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Stephan Brusche seriously started making comics when he was asked to make one for the youth magazine of his local church. The result, 'Lucifer', was deemed too unconventional for this publication, and Stephan continued his project on the Stripster site. He makes a feature called 'Mijn Wekelijkse Stripje' for his website, in which he experiments with animated gifs and roll-overs.
In print, he has contributed to anthologies like 'Lustre', 'Strips in Stereo Bootleg', 'Sprookjes in Strookjes' and 'Bloeddorst', and to magazines like Myx and De Lijn. During daytime, he is a mailman in Haarlem.


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Interview with Leeeroy Jeeenkins 71
The hero of the hilarious (though likely staged) World of Warcraft short movie, Leroy Jenkins, has been interviewed by the online games mag Played.ToDeath. The interview covers his internet fame and the state of his guild, among other things. From the article: " PLAYED: So we have to know. Is this rushing in something you do often? BEN S: The rushing itself doesn't happen too often. It happens a little more now when we are joking around. My "Leeroy Jenkins" yell happens far more often. I've been yelling that for about four years. (laughs) "


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Raytheon Co. received a $349 million five-year, multi-year contract to provide heavy anti-tank, wireless precision-assault missiles for the U.S. government. Raytheon received the award during its third quarter.
Under this contract, Raytheon will deliver 6,676 of the new wireless tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) missiles that receive commands from the gunner through a wireless guidance link, eliminating the wire connection in early generations of the missile.
"TOW has been one of the most fired weapons in history, and the upgrade to wireless gives our warfighters an improved capability," said Michelle Lohmeier, vice president of Land Combat for Raytheon Missile Systems. "With this contract, we are partnering with the U.S. Army to ensure our warfighters continue to have this life-saving weapon for years to come."
With the wireless system built into the missile and the missile case, the next-generation TOW works with existing launch platforms, including the Improved Target Acquisition System, Improved Bradley Acquisition System, TOW2 Subsystem and M220 Ground TOW. The system performs exactly like the wire-guided version, enabling soldiers and Marines to continue using the proven weapon without changing tactics or incurring additional training.
"TOW remains the U.S. Army and Marine Corps' primary heavy anti-tank and precision-assault weapon," said Scott Speet, Raytheon Missile Systems' TOW program director. "It is currently deployed on more than 4,000 TOW launch platforms including the Army Stryker, Bradley Fighting Vehicle System and High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle."


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In my opinion Tom Wagoner's walk is down a crooked dirty path seeking re-election. His new ad with a letter from Mayor Hornaday is a low way to get votes from the uninformed public. It is obvious to those that have been involved in the Natural Gas Line project to Homer that Tom Wagoner's opposition to this project delayed it for 2 years and now with re-districting he is twisting the facts. I am sorry to see that Mayor Hornaday's long term memory is getting really short and when I read his letter thanking Wagoner for his support for the Gas Line, I was sure that he had miss addressed it and that it was supposed to be sent to Representative Paul Seaton and Mayor Mike Navarre who were really instrumental in getting this project accomplished. It is no secret that Tom Wagoner has had no love for the citizens of the Lower Peninsula and I think it is time for a change. Do your homework, get informed, vote and let's walk down a new path with Micciche.
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Blue Mountain Cottages - Rafjams Bed and Breakfast
Lost in the magnificent Blue Mountains, RafjaM Bed & Breakfast is a group of houses and apartments.
Between two rivers, the houses are in the middle of the nature. Protected from the breeze by the hills and warmed up by the sun, the cove is a little paradise. Away from the noise and the heat of Kingston, you will find here quietness and freedom.
Your stay would not be perfect without a nice place to chill-out while tasting a local Red Stripe or a cup of the best coffee in the world.
That's why we created our Tiki Bar where everybody is welcome. Built over the river, a few steps lead you to some natural pools where you and your children can indulge yourselves in the cool crystal clear water.
And what about drying up yourself around a table filled in with some of our special dishes?
Hiking in the Blue Mountains is a must. A lot of tracks are running through these incredible hills. Go discover the amazing flight of the Doctor Bird, the Jamaican hummingbird or immerse yourself in a magic cloud of fireflies just after sunset.
For the horse riding lovers, some tours can be organized to show you the beauties of the surrounding nature.
The sun is too hot? The river gives you the opportunity to cool down in one of its natural pools. For the most adventurous, a short walk will bring you, through a coffee farm to a hidden waterfall. Enjoy the Jamaican nature as it was when created.
A visit of a coffee farm is possible. There, you will see how the coffee is made, from the tree to your cup. And, of course, the visit would not be complete without a taste of this famous beverage.
You can also visit the historical military camp of Newcastle where the view over Kingston's bay is unique.
For the bird lovers, we organize some bird watching guided by a National Parks Ranger. Come and discover the amazing endemic Jamaican birds!
And after all these activities what would be better than a real professional massage? We now offer the choice between a Swedish massage, a light body massage that will relax you or a Deep Tissue massage that enhances circulation, detox, help for a better brain function and breaks up the toxin of your body. A Hydrotherapy Fomentation Treatment can be done before either of the two massages in order to break up adhesions and help get rid of pain and stress. The massages are done by an experienced certified masseuse.
You can also enjoy Manicure and Pedicure, Hair Shampoo, Dread Locks Braid, normal Braids, Hair Locking and Flat Iron & Set.
And a lot more is possible...
We would be happy to welcome you at Kingston's airport and give you transportation to the cove.
We will help you organize your activities and provide guides and equipment when needed.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. A special request? We will cook according to your taste.
Wireless internet, telephone, and fax are available.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Board Games
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast Not Included
- Cafeteria
- DVDs
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Meals Available
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Please see directions to Rafjam. If you are driving use a map that will take you to papine, in entering Papine there is a petrol station (the only one) after passing the petrol station take the first left turn which is Gordon Town road, then the fourth left turn onto Irish Town road,the drive is between 20 and 30 minutes from there, you will come upon signs that says Rafjam Bed and breakfast, Tiki Bar etc. follow these signs to Redlight, in reaching redlight you will make a right turn onto Hopewell road (this is a dirt road) be careful when driving down with your car. The signs will lead you to Rafjam
If you are taking the bus.... from Papine take a bus coming to Irish Town or Red Light, you will come off this bus in Red Light, There are signs that will give you additional directions to Rafjam.
These are the directions from Google map.
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We are located in the Blue Mountains a few minutes away from Strawberry Hill Hotel and less than 30mns drive from Kingston.


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Lucky for me blogger Tom Noonan has the constitution to sit through entire NYRA board meetings. I dozed off shortly after NYRA's CEO started his statement.
That also seems to happen to me at the sound of Bo Derek's voice when I listen to California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) meetings. Maybe if they had video as well as audio, like New York …
As usual, Noonan pulled no punches.
'"…we first had to sit through Chris Kay's reading of a prepared statement for almost 40 minutes. …
… Then, with only about five minutes left in the meeting, Skorton asked if "everyone was comfortable" with operating as if there were no VLT revenues …
… I wondered; was I hearing correctly? The Chairman of the Board allows the CEO to drone on for 40 minutes about a host of inconsequential matters then prods every other speaker to move quickly so the meeting can end on time.
Then he drops a bombshell leaving little time for discussion.
Fortunately, not everyone was comfortable with this approach. After several Board members raised legitimate concerns, Skorton allowed "these subtleties are important," and that a "fuller discussion" was warranted.
But he also wants to have that discussion in private while simultaneously stating his commitment to operating in public.
It is a discussion that is necessary and important, which is why it must be conducted in the open. "'
Listening to the replay, it seemed as if much of what was presented to the board could have--and should have--been read beforehand for public discussion.
For example, CFO Susanne Stover's reporting of 6-month figures included such stats as NYRA's accounting for 16% of total handle nationwide while paying 12% of U.S. purses over 5% of live racing days. During that period, "every dollar paid in purses generated $15.29 in handle compared with $10.93 industry-wide."
Average field size declined to 7.39 from 7.78, but average betting handle per betting interest increased 6%. Interestingly, none of the preceding stats for any reported period elicited any questions from the board.
Why was there no dialogue as to how these figures relate to NYRA's net operating loss for the associated period, as well as who were the top three performers according those metrics, to provide needed insight?
Or as Fred Pope posited in his open letter to NYRA: "… As the leading producer of live racing ... [NYRA] has sufficient handle to make a lot of money and restore purses, marketing, staff for live racing and infrastructure.
"But, it cannot achieve its mission to maximize revenue from its races without changing the amount it receives from off-track wagers.
"NYRA exports 5 times more than it imports. Last year the races generated over $1.8 billion in off-track handle. Every 1% increase NYRA earns on its exported races is worth $18 million to its bottom line. … In the short term, NYRA can earn over $100 million in new revenue by solving this distribution problem.
"The huge demand for NYRA races can drive partnerships with other major producers, direct distribution to customers and revised distribution agreements. Anyone saying it cannot be done has the mindset of a bet taker, not a producer …"
Indeed a common internet wagering platform operated by a consortium of tracks could increase revenues for all through lower operating costs, quicker settlements, and a higher share of revenue to each host. Absent a
National Horse Racing Commission (NHRC), however, it seems highly unlikely that such a cooperative venture will emerge.
Suppose either Twinspires or Xpressbet were to become NYRA's new provider of ADW services. Would that improve the chances of their parent companies becoming the new franchise holders?
One has to wonder whether any NYRA investment in an ADW upgrade -- collective or independent – would be premature prior to privatization.
Near the end of the Board Meeting, one of the "uncomfortable" directors pointed out that the VLT revenue was contractual payment for NYRA's giving up the land to the State.
Would privatization legally terminate that contractual obligation? Would the same be true of union contracts? If so, no current contractor/service provider should be qualified to bid. The sweep must be clean and the franchise operation entirely separated from State government.
Per usual, Pope left horseplayers out of the equation:"As a non-profit, NYRA returns everything back to the sport, racehorse owners and breeders. As our largest, most-sophisticated market, New York is and always has been Thoroughbred racing's True North."
A "New North" is needed so that something goes back to bettors as well in the form of a more attractive racing product for all pari-mutuel participants.
Fat chance, of course, but VLT revenue in the next three years should go to fund lower takeout initiatives so that legislators will get the message that parimutuel price-points matter, that less equals more.
So far, the "new NYRA" has been transparent in name only. What's everybody afraid of?
Full fields with familiar foes featured more frequently is a future racing fans could look forward to.


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See the Best Picture Oscar Nominees Reenacted By an Adorable Baby
From what we can gather, the infant star of the 'Don't Call Me Oscar' Tumblr is actually named Sophia. But other than that, all we know about the adorable youngster is that she is taking a "journey through the [2012] best picture nominees," as it says on the site's tagline.
To complete this journey, little Sophia recreates a scene from each of the ten Academy Award nominated movies. Well, except for 'Hugo.' Guess little Sophia isn't a Scorsese fan.
Some of the recreations, like the one for 'The Artist," are pretty true to the original material. Others, like 'The Girl With the Dragoon Tattoo' effort, are a bit more interpretive. (It's set in Sweden so she's in an IKEA. Get it?) You can check them all out below.


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January 6, 2010 > Make charitable contributions carefully
Getting the most bang for your buck is a badge of honor these days, whether you're car shopping, choosing a college or just comparing loaves of bread. One area where you really don't want to misspend your hard-earned dollars is charitable donations.There is no shortage of non-profit organizations competing for contributions, but quality and effectiveness vary significantly, so you should do a little research before donating your time or money. Here are a few suggestions:Pick the right cause. Many people prefer to support organizations that champion issues close to their heart, whether it's feeding the hungry, environmental protection or working to cure a disease. Also consider whether you want to target local organizations or prefer to have a more national or global impact. Familiarize yourself with their operations. Study the organization's website, annual report and mission statement. Speak to staff members or volunteers, or volunteer there yourself. Or, if you know someone who has used their services, ask for impressions of the organization's efficiency and client helpfulness.Do your homework. In these tough times, many non-profits are experiencing increased demand for their services in the face of declining contributions and government funding. Avoid charities that spend heavily on salaries, advertising, fund-raising and other administrative expenses (sometimes misreported as "program development," "public education" or other euphemisms). Ideally, at least 75 percent of contributions should go directly to beneficiary programs.Several online rating services can help with your research: * Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) rates more than 5,400 large charities by financial strength and revenue spent on programs and services. They offer helpful "Top 10" lists and a well-structured "Tips and Resources" section. You can use their guidelines to formulate your own inquiries for smaller organizations not included in their ratings. * GuideStar (www2.guidestar.org) rates more than 1.8 million IRS-recognized, tax-exempt organizations. Their basic search engine is free; or you can order more customized research for a fee. The site also features helpful questions to ask and tips for choosing a charity. * The Better Business Bureau (www.give.org) rates whether organizations have met its standards of accountability, including ethical conduct and honest solicitation practices.Be tax-smart. Although your kids' little league may be a worthy cause, be aware that only contributions made to organizations identified in IRS Publication 78 qualify for tax deductions. Visit www.irs.gov/charities/contributors for a link to a search engine of qualified charities, as well as information on how to report and substantiate charitable deductions and other helpful tips.Be on fraud alert. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people and organizations will take advantage of your desire to help others - if you let them. A few tips:* Ask for a copy of the organization's IRS Form 990, which details how contributions are spent.* Be suspicious of telemarketing and email solicitations. When in doubt, hang up and contact the organization yourself.* Be aware that scammers often choose names that are similar to those of legitimate organizations.* Never give out personal or credit card information unless you initiate the contact.More people than ever need our charitable assistance. Just be sure you're contributing to organizations that can do the most good.Jason Alderman directs Visas financial education programs. Sign up for his free monthly e-Newsletter at www.practicalmoneyskills.com/newsletter.


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Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30 - June 2 in New Orleans, La.
One health condition of horses that necessitates quick identification and action on the owner's part is acute rhabdomyolysis ("tying up"), an ailment that, if left unattended, can progress to the point of requiring euthanasia. At a recent veterinary conference, one researcher gave an overview of how to identify and manage episodes of "tying up."
"Severely affected horses can present a challenging medical situation, and evaluation should include attempts to identify the probable underlying cause of disease to ensure that thorough and appropriate treatment is provided," explained Erica C. McKenzie, BSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVSMR, associate professor of large animal medicine at Oregon State University. She presented the lecture at the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30 - June 2 in New Orleans, La.
Before delving into identification and treatment, McKenzie discussed a few causes of rhabdomyolysis.
McKenzie said that rhabdomyolysis can be caused by either "exertional or non-exertional phenomena." Exertional causes include:
- Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM, most commonly seen in Quarter Horses and related breeds often associated with a mutation of the glycogen synthase 1 gene); and
- Recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER, a calcium regulation disorder seen commonly in Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and potentially Arabian endurance horses).
Non-exertional causes include:
- Nutritional myodegeneration (also called white muscle disease and caused by selenium deficiency);
- Atypical myopathy (a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage in horses at pasture);
- Traumatic myopathy;
- Immune mediated phenomena associated with respiratory illness and Streptococcus equi infection (immune mediated or streptococcal myositis [muscle inflammation] and/or infarctive hemorrhagic purpura [localized tissue death resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the affected site]);
- Malignant hyperthermia (a fast rise in body temperature and abnormal muscle contractions when under general anesthesia); and
- Ionophore exposure (a group of antibiotics found in many livestock feeds that horses should not consume).
The clinical signs and treatments for rhabdomyolysis are generally influenced by the severity and root of the condition, so McKenzie stressed that identifying the initiating cause is beneficial to ensure proper therapeutic options are employed.
Clinical Signs
Not surprisingly, exertional and non-exertional rhabdomyolysis may have different clinical signs to watch for, McKenzie said.
When dealing with a case of exertional rhabdomyolysis, clinical signs will develop during or shortly after exercise, she said. The most common signs to watch for include excessive sweating, increased respiratory rate, stiffness, nonspecific lameness, and a reluctance to continue working or moving. Affected horses might also produce dark colored urine, she said.
"Clinical signs associated with non-exertional rhabdomyolysis are somewhat dependent on the underlying cause," she said. For instance:
- Nutritional myodegeneration in foals will result in stiffness, weakness, abnormal head carriage, difficulty swallowing, and cardiac disease; affected adult horses often exhibit similar signs in addition to excessive salivation, muscle pain and swelling, and abnormal jaw movement;
- Horses with immune mediated phenomena related to an S. equi or other respiratory infections will often show one of more of the following signs: stiffness, lethargy, reluctance to move, gluteal and epaxial muscle atrophy, recumbency, uncontrollable pain, limb edema, and darkened mucus membranes;
- Clinical signs in horses with atypical myopathy generally appear rapidly and without warning in horses 3 years of age or less; signs include recumbency, myoglobinuria (dark, red-brown colored urine), and death within 72 hours;
- Horses with anesthetic myopathy exhibit signs including prolonged recovery from anesthesia with multiple attempts to stand, muscle fasciculations, sweating, reduced weight bearing ability, and swelling of affected muscle groups; and
- Malignant hyperthermia (a sudden increase in body temperature and the occurrence of muscle rigidity) can also occur in horses.
If the affected animal is not already under veterinary care (as they would be with anesthetic myopathy), contact a veterinarian to aid in diagnosing or confirming the problem.
"Assessment of horses with suspected acute rhabdomyolysis should commence with collection of a thorough history to elucidate any associated causes, including unaccustomed exertion, exertion after an unusual rest period, dietary factors, recent respiratory infection, trauma, anesthesia, or possible toxicosis," McKenzie said.
Once a thorough history has been collected, McKenzie said a physical examination should be carried out and should include visual inspection and palpation for muscle asymmetry, pain, tightness, swelling, or atrophy.
She also noted that using ultrasound or thermography can be useful for identifying muscular abnormalities not outwardly visible, and echocardiography should be used for horses suspected of having nutritional myodegeneration, ionophore exposure, or atypical myopathy to check for cardiac changes. Finally, abdominal ultrasound and/or a belly tap can help let veterinarians know if infarctive purpura could be present since intestine may become diseased in affected horses.
Veterinarians will also perform blood tests to check for specific indicators that could point to the root cause of the rhabdomyolysis, and in some cases, a muscle biopsy can confirm or negate a potential differential diagnosis, she said.
Once a diagnosis has been reached, treatment and subsequent management can commence.
Treatment and Management
In the last section of her lecture, McKenzie discussed common treatment and management methods of horses with acute rhabdomyolysis.
"The objectives of care in acute rhabdomyolysis include preventing further injury; maintaining mobility and circulation to muscle tissue; relieving anxiety, mania, and pain; correcting fluid, acid/base, and electrolyte derangements; and preventing renal compromise," she said.
Often times, horse owners will need to manage the first stages of acute rhabdomyolysis independently. McKenzie gave the following recommendations:
- Regardless of whether it falls under the exertional or non-exertional category, immediately cease any exertion the horse might be carrying out when rhabdomyolysis is suspected;
- If the horse needs to be moved for treatment, ensure the pace is a slow walk, and intersperse rest stops; and
- If transport to a referral clinic or hospital is necessary, ensure the trailer is well-bedded with shavings or straw in case the horse becomes recumbent during the ride.
Upon arrival at the clinic or hospital, McKenzie advocates placing an intravenous catheter to simplify diagnostics and to administer fluids. Once a diagnosis is reached (as described above) treatment can begin. Regardless of the cause, the foundation of treatment in most forms of rhabdomyolysis is based around supportive care, however specific subsets of the disorder or clinical signs sometimes necessitate specific treatment modalities including intravenous fluid therapy or vitamin E and selenium supplementation. Some additional important notes on treating rhabdomyolysis include the following:
- Horses affected by malignant hyperthermia or exhaustion-related hyperthermia require active cooling to keep their body temperature stable within acceptable ranges;
- If horses have little to no urine production and evidence of possible renal damage they should receive diuretics as long as they are concurrently appropriately hydrated;
- Horses with anesthetic myopathy, streptococcal rhabdomyolysis, and/or infarctive purpura are known to be violent and difficult to keep comfortable via standard analgesic protocols, so these animals might require multiple pain-relieving drugs. McKenzie stressed that caution must be practiced when using drugs such as flunixin meglumine and phenylbutazone, which can have adverse effects on renal function;
- Complimentary therapies including antioxidant administration, therapeutic ultrasound, massage, acupuncture, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy might be beneficial for some affected horses;
- Treatment for horses with infarctive purpura--which, if elected, includes antibiotic therapy and corticosteroids--is generally unsuccessful; and
- Monitoring blood serum creatine kinase levels (which indicate muscle damage) can help veterinarians decide their course of treatment. She noted that dantrolene sodium can be administered orally to non-fasted horses to reduce or prevent additional muscle damage.
Once an acute rhabdomyolysis episode has been effectively managed, the risk of further episodes can be minimized by protecting the muscles from inappropriate exertion or trauma. For horses with hereditary defects of muscle function, adopting a high-fat and-fiber, low-starch diet and maintaining a consistent exercise program usually provides substantial benefit.
Take-Home Message
Acute rhabdomyolysis episodes can be difficult to manage, but having a solid understanding of what to look for and what to do when the situation arises can help ensure horses receive appropriate medical care. Always seek veterinary attention if acute rhabdomyolysis is observed.
Disclaimer: Seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian before proceeding with any diagnosis, treatment, or therapy.


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PHILADELPHIA — A 19-year-old West Chester University student fell to her death Wednesday while attending a rooftop party during a spring celebration near Temple University.
West Chester University authorities confirmed that Ali Fausnaught, a Lancaster County native, was with friends when she accidentally fell three stories from the roof around 5:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of North 19th Avenue, just west of Temple University's North Philadelphia campus.
"We were very saddened to learn last evening that one of our students, Ms. Ali Fausnaught, was tragically killed after an accidental fall from a third-story rooftop while visiting friends at Temple University," said Matthew J. Bricketto, vice president of student affairs at West Chester.
Officials said Fausnaught was a native of Brownstone in Lancaster County. She was a 2012 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. She recently transferred to West Chester from the University of South Carolina and was majoring in psychology.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the entire Fausnaught family, and all of Ali's friends and classmates during this very difficult time," Bricketto said. "Our student affairs staff, as well as faculty in the counseling center, will be available to assist any students as they learn of this sad news today and in the days ahead."
According to reports, Fausnaught fell from the roof and landed in an alley some 40 feet below. She was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
At least eight people were taken into custody and interviewed by Philadelphia detectives, but preliminary reports indicated the fall was accidental.
Just Wednesday, West Chester Borough Council unanimously voted to propose an ordinance that would restrict the occupancy of roof areas not specifically designed for that purpose. If passed, the violation would be classified as a nuisance offense and would be punishable with a fine.
Staff writer Jeremy Gerrard contributed to this report.
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Porsche has an unparalleled reputation as a producer of high-performance European sports cars. As one of the first European sports car manufacturers to come to the U.S., the Porsche brand helped define the sports car market segment as we know it. In recent years, the public has seen Porsche expand and diversify its vehicle lineup to include sedans and SUVs while still steadily improving its signature sports car, the 911.
Porsche Through The Years
Porsche was founded in Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931. At the time, Porsche himself was an experienced automotive engineer who previously worked for Daimler building sports cars like the Mercedes SS and SSK. Many early model Porsches were essentially compact two-seater sports cars that were based on Volkswagen framework. While Porsche is known as a German brand, most early models produced by the brand were manufactured in Austria before the company relocated to Zuffenhausen in the northern suburbs of Stuttgart.
Ferdinand Porsche had famously been awarded a contract by Hitler to design a "people's car," which wound up being the Volkswagen (VW) Beetle. So it is not surprising that even from the early years, most sports cars produced by Porsche had a rear-engine like the VW Beetle.
In the postwar period, Porsche introduced two of its most iconic models in the 356 Speedster and the 550 Spyder. These cars helped Porsche cement its reputation on the European racing circuit. The Spyder was one of the first Porsches to have a mid-engine, while the 356 was discontinued to make way for the 911 in the mid-1960s. The 911 was a very fast, lightweight coupe that notched two consecutive wins at Monte Carlo.
Porsche introduced the more affordable 914 in the 1970s. The decade also saw the introduction of the 911 Turbo, the 924, and even the 928, which was a front-engine, two-plus-two grand touring coupe.
Porsche Brand Expansion
Porsche established itself as a high-end luxury sport brand in the U.S. back in the 1960s. The brand has steadily grown in popularity in America over the decades. Affordable models like the 914 in the 1970s and the Boxster in the 1990s have helped Porsche expand its U.S. presence. Meanwhile, the company's increasingly diverse selection of vehicles has helped Porsche to catch on with a wider array of drivers in recent years.
Although it was only produced for two years, the Porsche Carrera GT was a highly regarded two-door roadster available between 2004 and 2006.
The Porsche 944 is another discontinued model. Produced between 1982 and 1991, it was highly successful as either a convertible or a coupe.
The 928 is another discontinued model from Porsche. Produced between 1977 and 1995, the 928 was originally intended as a replacement for the iconic 911. However, the 911 endured, and the 928 found its own identity before being phased out in 1995.
Porsche Models
The Boxster is a roadster with a mid-engine that was one of the most affordable Porsches ever produced when it released in 1996. In fact, it was greeted as an instant classic and remains one of the bestselling cars in the luxury roadster class.
The mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Porsche Cayman is a relatively new model that dates back to 2005. The Cayman was essentially issued in response to those clamoring for a hardtop version of the popular Boxster.
Originally released back in 1963, the 911 is one of the world's true classic sports cars. It proves to be the very epitome of the rear-engine sport coupes, for which Porsche is famous. The 911 also offers stunning performance and is well-suited for everyday use.
The Panamera is a four-door luxury sedan released in 2009. While some have criticized the Panamera for being too great of a departure from Porsche's traditional offering of two-seater sport coupes, many others appreciate the Panamera for the unparalleled combination of luxury and performance it provides. The Panamera is also available as a hybrid.
Released in 2003, the Cayenne represented Porsche's entry into the SUV market. As a midsize luxury SUV, the Cayenne offers more performance than the average SUV. However, it is also somewhat less practical than other SUVs with limited seating space and cargo room.
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When it comes to high-performance European sports cars, Porsche remains top notch. Porsches are renowned over the world for their style, unparalleled cornering ability and efficient, powerful engines. Drivers have also come to appreciate the luxury aspects of driving a Porsche. While the expense of owning and operating a Porsche is costly for many people, there is no substitute in terms of luxury and performance. Over the years, more affordable models like the Boxster and the 914 have made it increasingly possible for a more economically diverse range of drivers to own Porsches.
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Two members of the Greenville College Football team were recognized for their performances in the Metrodome on Saturday's win. SO K Josh Frewin (Payson, AZ) was named the UMAC Special Teams Player of the week and SO QB Brendan Chambers (San Clemente, CA) was named the UMAC Offensive Player of the Week.
Frewin was perfect kicking during the 59-14 win over Minnesota-Morris. He was 8 for 8 in PAT's and nailed his lone field goal attempt of the day from 31 yards out. Frewin's kickoffs were impressive as well netting a 55.5 yard average. This was Frewins first award this season.
Chambers secured his third UMAC Player of the Week award on Saturday. He had a team high 209 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Chambers also threw the ball for 109 yards.
You can catch these two along with the entire Panther squad this Saturday for their final home game of the season. Grenville will host Northwestern College (MN). Kickoff is at 1PM.


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Re: Recent Contents from a list of groups?Ryan Rutan Jan 17, 2012 4:21 AM (in response to mckenzie_j)
Minus creating your own managers, caching, strategies for optimal performance, your best bet with apis as is to assemble calls behind the scenes. You may want to consider broadening your funnel and using activity which includes more than content but has a better data structure for spanning across domains, or perhaps using advanced search queries.
Depending on your desired performance profile and requirements this could range in complexity, but very doable ... Is followed activity/content too broad?
Re: Recent Contents from a list of groups?mckenzie_j Jan 17, 2012 8:20 PM (in response to Ryan Rutan)
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the inputs.The requirement expects the wiget to give options to the user to configure the containers(say, a dropdown having list of all existing containers which should be a multiple select type) from where the data has to be fetched.Is there any way/API to do this with the existing code?
Looking at your suggestions, can you please provide some pointers to how to manipulate the existing filter so as to accommodate this requirement within and fetch data correspondingly?
Re: Recent Contents from a list of groups?Ryan Rutan Jan 17, 2012 9:09 PM (in response to mckenzie_j)
ResultFilters are traditionally a Manager construct, and tend to be single domain (i.e. document, thread, OR blog post). There is the SearchManager which allows you to construct a query with similar filters, but OOTB I believe you are limited to a finite set of containers with this construct as well.
In general, the requirements you are describing are not conducive for a successful outcome for the end-user. In general, you will most likely provide them with too much content to which point it is not actionable, or users will be turned-off by the inefficiency of after-the-fact concatenation/relevance. I've seen this from other non-Jive systems as well ... so this isn't a Jive thing as much as a pattern. If you can distill the inputs to some predictable set of patterns, then you can construct caches/queries and an integrated access manager to optimize the performance. If you cant come to an agreement like this on the inputs, then adopting an interface that allows you to smartly load on demand might generate some benefit.
I hope this helps give you some direction, while admitedly it may not be what you are asking for ... it will hopefully lead you to some answers.


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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Senior Nicola Zimmer and sophomore Lakin Roland finished in double figures, but the defensive minded Penn Quakers defeated the Dartmouth women's basketball team 71-53 Friday evening at The Palestra.
Zimmer and Roland led the Green with 10 points each, with Roland topping the team with seven caroms and seven assists. Junior Milica Toskovic and freshman Fanni Szabo contributed eight points, respectively, even though Szabo was held scoreless at the break.
On the offensive end, Dartmouth shot 38 percent from the field and converted on eight trifectas, but only got to the line twice. Penn was efficient on all ends, shooting 41 percent from the field with seven three-pointer, nine steals and 13 forced turnovers.
Early in the first both sides traded baskets with four lead changes. Dartmouth adapted to an exterior offensive set midway through due to a solid 2-3 zone by the Quakers to erase the inside option for the Green. Dartmouth led 8-5 off a jumper by Schmitt, but Penn used a 13-0 run to take a 20-8 advantage with 8:42 remaining.
Zimmer broke the run with her second triple of the period and then a jumper by Toskovic cut the deficit to nine. The hosts regained a double-digit lead on a layup by Kara Bonenberger. The Quakers finished the half on a 9-4 run and took a 17-point edge on a layup by Baron with 1:16 left.
The Quaker stymied the Big Green offense, holding the visitors to 26.7 percent from the floor, while Penn shot 42 percent.
In the second half, Dartmouth made its first five shots, but the Quakers continued to hold a sizeable lead and took a 25-point advantage with 5:51 left. Roland and Szabo scored all of their 18 combined points in the final stanza and out rebounded the Quakers 17-15.
Penn finished the game with a slight edge on the boards, 37-35, with Sydney Stipanovich finishing with a double-double – 12 points and 12 rebounds. Alyssa Baron led the way for the Quakers with 20 points and got double figure contributions from Kathleen Roche and Bonenberger.
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Before joining CEPE, Leroy worked for several companies in the field of pesticides. For the last ten years, he has been with Troy Chemicals, where he held the position of regulatory affairs manager and dealt with dossiers on REACH, biocides and CLP. He also actively participated in CEFIC's committee for biocide manufacturers.


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By Tom Waddill / Huntsville Item
The Bearkats looked like the No. 1 team in the country on Saturday. Sam Houston's defense made a bunch of big stops, the offense hit the jackpot a few times and special teams, well, let's just say those guys were extra special.
Fired up and ready, the top-ranked Bearkats blocked a field goal attempt on the last play of the first half, then after Montana State scored early in the third quarter, SHSU return man Brandon Closner raced 82 yards for a touchdown on the ensuing kickoff to break the Bobcats' back.
The unbeaten Bearkats (13-0) tacked on three more touchdowns and rolled into the semifinal round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs with a 49-13 thrashing of Montana State. SHSU will face Montana on either Friday or Saturday at Bowers Stadium with a spot in the FCS national championship game on the line.
"This is a long time coming," former Bearkat Ross Rogers said standing behind the back rail at Bowers Stadium while watching the game with one of his Sam Houston teammates, Beto Garza. "I've been coaching in this area forever and I've always expected Sam Houston to do this. We all knew the Bearkats could, and should be able to be this good."
Rogers, an SHSU Hall of Honor member who coached for years at A&M Consolidated and Harker Heights high schools, was a finalist for the Bearkats' top football job when Willie Fritz was hired to take over the program in 2009.
On Saturday as the Bearkats began pulling away from Montana State in the third quarter, Rogers and Garza said they've become big fans of Fritz and his young Bearkats bunch. Like the fans who were hollering around them, Rogers and Garza are all in for this ride.
"Willie's done a great job. We support him 100 percent and want to see him win it all," Rogers said. "To have the crowds here like we do today makes me really proud to be a Bearkat."
More than 9,000 fans, a few from Montana but most from Huntsville, Houston and other parts of the Lone Star State, made their way to Huntsville on Saturday for the quarterfinal playoff game that kicked off at 11 a.m. ESPN was here televising the game to the rest of the country.
"We're on national TV, we're on ESPN," said James Leyva, a senior at Sam Houston and a rabid member of the Kat Krazies.
Leyva and his buddies painted themselves orange for the occasion and stood on the front row of the student section.
"This is the first time I can remember us playing on national TV," added Leyva, who proudly wore on his chest the final "N" in BEARKAT NATION. "We're going to the semifinals for the first time in seven years."
What makes this Bearkat team so special? The Kat Krazies have a theory.
"It's a team - they play as a team," sophomore kinesiology major Nicco Martinez said. "That and they play defense."
The Bearkats definitely do that. On Saturday, they gave up 349 total yards to a Montana State team that was ranked No. 1 coming into the final week of the regular season. But after the Bobcats cut SHSU's lead to eight early in the third quarter, Sam Houston's defense tightened and held Montana State to 78 yards the rest of the way.
Over that same stretch, the Bearkat offense kicked into high gear. Quickly, SHSU turned a Daxton Swanson interception into a touchdown. Then after a three-and-out possession by the Bobcats, sophomore Torrance Williams broke loose for a 56-yard scoring run to make it 42-13 midway through the third period.
"This team's chemistry works," Leyva said while celebrating one of the Bearkats' many big plays.
Rogers and Garza believe the Bearkats have enough talent to win it all this season. What's better, they think this may be the start of something that lasts for a long, long time.
"We're number one right now, but we want the Bearkats to finish number one," said Garza, who played at Sam Houston from 1972-74. "This will be fantastic for recruiting in the future."
"Yeah, and we could attract big crowds like this for years to come," added Rogers. "This team is showing this can be done at Sam Houston. Where we are, 60 miles from Houston with the kind of talent playing football all over this area, this can be done and should be done at Sam Houston."


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The Giants have signed Ryan Vogelsong to a two-year deal with a club option for 2014, according to their official Twitter account. This confirms what was initially reported by Mychael Urban.
Jon Morosi tweets that the deal is worth $8MM:
Source: #SFGiants' deal with Ryan Vogelsong is two years (plus option) at $8 million.
Vogelsong was pegged for something in the range of $3MM to $4MM, though Matt Swartz's arbitration projections had him at $2.5MM. In any event, his case was clearly a bit unusual.
Vogelsong was awesome this year, and there's no denying that. In 179.2 innings — 28 starts — he allowed 62 runs, posted a 132 ERA+, and racked up 3.7 wins above replacement. His peripherals (18.5 K%, 8.1 BB%) weren't quite as stellar, but he did rate fairly well by most of the defensive-independent pitching metrics: 3.67 FIP/3.85 xFIP/3.97 SIERA, and 2.4 wins above replacement by Fangraphs' FIP-based implementation.
Chances are, Vogelsong won't be posting a sub-3 ERA again. In fact, there's a good chance he won't stay below 4 in 2012. For what it's worth, ZiPS projects him for a 93 ERA+ over 153 innings in 2012. Given that Vogelsong is coming off of his only year of success in the majors, and that he wasn't in the majors the four years preceding 2011, he's still somewhat of an unknown. In other words, he's harder to project over the next couple years than the average pitcher, given his unique progression.
If he does hit those projected ZiPS figures though, he'll more or less be paid what he's worth in 2012, and then overpaid thereafter (but nothing that would cripple financial flexibility). If he manages to repeat his 2011 success, or just be a slightly above-average starter over the course of a full season in 2012, it could turn out to be a pretty nice thing to have him under contract in 2013. I'm guessing the Giants think there's a decent shot that Vogelsong will be a pitcher worth keeping in 2014, but right now, I don't expect they'll be picking up that option.
Anyway: not a bad deal, not a bargain. Just an okay deal. I would have preferred a one-year deal with, say, an option for 2013, but oh well. I don't have too much to complain about here.


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Here's a pretty interesting article about Votto's run production this year.
I found this graph interesting:
Read it all here!The simple fact is Votto is both disciplined and good. Because of the discipline, hell work a lot of counts and hell draw a lot of walks. Because of the talent, sometimes hell be pitched around in bigger spots. This year, with runners in scoring position and excluding intentional walks Votto has seen the fourth-lowest strike rate in baseball. Thats strike rate, not zone rate, but clearly, Votto isnt seeing pitchers aggressively pound the zone. Theyre aware of what he can do, and they dont want for him to beat them.


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Diglossia is used for a speech community where two languages or dialects are spoken. An individual who speaks two languages, usually with equal ease, is bilingual.
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What is the difference between Diglossia and Bilingualism?
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Diglossia is used for a speech community where two languages or dialects are spoken. An individual who speaks two languages, usually with equal ease, is bilingual.
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bilingualism, is when someone speaks more than two languages we call a bilingual person,,and diglossia is the dialect of someone that belong to him\her own community
diglossia a situation in which two languages (or two varieties of the same language) are used under different conditions within a community, often by the same speakers.
bilingual speaking two languages fluently. expressed in or using two languages.
Can anyone give us an example of Diglossia
Ex: in the Arab world the classical arabic in Holly QUR'AN and also it is used for mass-media, in official discourses, academic fileds and so one, however each country or region has each own dialect for example the Algerians do not have the same dialect as the Egyptian or the Tunisian !!!
Would Canadians qualify as a diglossia?
By the way, I'm not sure I'm using the word correctly. Does diglossia apply to a community, a country, a wassisname?
a friend once made reference to his speaking "low German" and not "high German" could this be an example of diglossia?
could another example of diglossia be urban English - BAE?
The classic instance of diglossia in English may have occurred in the period following the Norman conquest of England, during which time a ruling class that increasingly spoke a mixture of French and English among themselves also communicated with "commoners," who discoursed in Old English/Middle English in their millieu and often never learned French. This former 'diglossic' condition has contributed to the richness of English, in terms of words, so that mutton is the Frankish form of sheep, the first emanating from the tables that served it, the second resulting from the usage of those who tended and killed the animals. Similarly, beef is the food form of cattle.
Robert Graves, in his "The Reader Over Your Shoulder," suggests that almost all imperial languages--such as Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and English, not to mention Latin and Greek--have developed in this dialectical way. Conquest leads to a bifurcation from which diglossia inevitably results.
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When investor/developer Phil Woodard sells his warehouse at 138 St. Paul Ave. in the South Main Historic Arts District to nonprofit ArtSpace this year for $850,000, he'll be handing over $3,500 from his proceeds to the federal government.
That's because as of Jan. 1, many investors below the top tax bracket owe an additional 3.8 percent Medicare surtax on passive investment income from interest, dividends, rents and capital gains. The tax falls on individuals with an adjusted gross income above $200,000 and couples filing a joint return with more than $250,000.
Woodard bought the Class A warehouse for $600,000 in 1999. Its 2012 county appraisal was $436,800.
"If you sell something now, it's going to take a pinch," Woodard said. "The way the economy's going now – the real estate was just kicking in, people were starting to buy. The low-end and the high-end stuff was actually selling.
"Is this going to change it? Do we add money to every condo we sell over $250,000? We have to be careful."
The 3.8 percent tax comes after the top capital gain tax rate was permanently increased from 15 percent to 20 percent under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. It results in an overall 23.8 percent rate for higher-income taxpayers – a 58 percent increase from 2012 tax rates, according to the Qualified Intermediary firm Asset Preservation Inc.
"It's definitely a pretty good dent," said Preston Thomas of Colliers International. "You can sometimes have a gain in a property without making money on it that you have to pay tax on depending on what your basis is in it."
Thomas said the 3.8 percent on smaller transactions wouldn't be a big deal. But as larger transactions come around, it's a substantial cost to the seller, which in turn is a cost to the buyer.
"The seller's got to make up for it somewhere, so they're going to try to get a higher price for the real estate," Thomas said. "I don't think it'll help (the market). It just kind of is what it is. Depending on if we're representing sellers or buyers, it's something that needs to be addressed on the front end so everybody's aware of it. It is definitely very relevant."
Johnny Lamberson of CB Richard Ellis Memphis' investment sales division said he hasn't heard sellers suggest that they're not going to sell because of capital gains yet, but it's still early in the year.
While no one wants to pay more taxes, he expects the new tax to affect the types of purchasing entities involved in a particular deal differently.
"A lot of these folks quite honestly, especially the big boys, when they sell something they're going to go into a 1031 Exchange anyway, so they're not going to pay that tax," Lamberson said. "Whereas if it's a private syndication or a partnership where this may be their only deal with no plans of any future deals, then they're the ones that are going to be affected by that."
Also known as a tax deferred exchange, a 1031 exchange can take place if an entity sells an office building, for example, and that entity is allowed in a certain timeframe to go buy another office building and use the first sale's proceeds to buy it. The seller then postpones paying the tax.
Mark Halperin of Boyle Investment Co. agrees with the idea that it might influence the larger institutional type seller less than it might affect the smaller, individually owned seller. But he said the tax is not going to affect Memphis any differently than it would affect St. Louis or Phoenix.
What hurts Memphis more, Halperin said, is the city's real estate taxes on commercial property. An office building here can have double the taxes of a comparable property in Nashville.
Boyle, a development company that buys far more often than sells, hasn't yet felt the sting of this year's adjustments to capital gains. In the event that the firm does sell, Halperin said they'd try to raise the price to compensate – if the market allowed it.
"The market determines the price, not the taxes," Halperin said. "It's going to be less net revenue for the seller. For some people, they may be reluctant to sell. As taxes get higher, it can impede the velocity of sales, depending on the individual circumstances of the seller."
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Since a mass grave robbery last week, far fewer blue, pink and yellow blossoms liven the quiet St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Chauvin.
Since a mass grave robbery last week, far fewer blue, pink and yellow blossoms liven the quiet St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Chauvin.
Chad Trahan, a 40-year-old Chauvin resident, ripped apart and damaged 47 graves, selling the copper rings that attached bouquets to gravestones to a local scrap yard, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said.
St. Joseph secretary Melanie Soudelier said Tuesday morning that no one at the church was available to comment.
"Every person I've talked to has the same gut-wrenching, terrible feeling that I have," lifetime parishioner Craig Dykes said. "To steal from someone who's dead, these people deserve to be locked up."
Family members first noticed and reported the damage, which tops $16,000, Sheriff's Office Capt. Dawn Foret said. Deputies have recovered the copper rings and are working with the church and families to "replace the rings and restore the condition of the gravesites," she said.
The Rev. Wilmer Todd, who is not employed by the parish but celebrates Mass at the church, said the crime was regrettable.
"The tomb represents a person," he said.
Todd and Dykes said Trahan's father's grave is among those that were vandalized. They also said they believe the desecration was drug-related.
"Even his own father's grave was hit. ... (He's) not afraid of being caught," Dykes said.
Though Foret said Trahan has "a drug addiction problem," she didn't know whether he used the money he got from the robbery to buy drugs.
Trahan, of 5786 La. 56, was arrested Monday afternoon while walking in Houma, Foret said. He was charged with desecration of graves and theft of copper from a religious site. He allegedly admitted to stealing and selling the rings.
Trahan has a crime sheet dating to 1992, including burglary, theft and drug convictions, Foret said.
This type of grave vandalism is not new to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, said George Cook, director of the Office of Cemeteries.
About a year and a half ago, nine graves at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Thibodaux were damaged during a similar desecration.
"Someone's loved one's memory is tarnished. ... It's a terrible thing," he said.
Dykes said he's embarrassed by the robbery and feels it reflects poorly on the community.
"I remember a time not long ago when living in Chauvin was fun, entertaining and something to actually be proud of. ...The recent grave robbing at St. Joseph Church, however, is far more nauseating than anything else I've experienced or even heard of," he said.


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Alliance Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert
April 05, 2013
ALLIANCE, Ohio—The Alliance Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the University of Mount Union will present a Solo con Tutti concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in the Alliance High School auditorium.
The performance will showcase performances by the 2012 Concerto and Aria Competition award recipients Yuka Suzuki and Mount Union junior music performance major Ian LeRoy of Orwell, OH. Suzuki, a pre-college winner, moved to Ohio in 2011 from her native Japan, where she began her piano studies at the age of eight. LeRoy acts as a student accompanist at Mount Union and is this semester's vocal coach and assistant music director for the University's production of Company.
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School student Suzuki will perform the first movement of Piano Concerto #1 in G-Minor by Felix Mendelssohn in the first half. LeRoy will perform the first movement of Edward MacDowell's Piano Concerto #2 in D-Minor in the second half.
Along with accompanying Suzuki, the community- and student- based orchestra will perform Carl Maria von Weber's Overture to Der Freischutz, Richard Wagner's Funeral Symphony on Themes and Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral, also by Wagner, in the first half.
The second half will consist of Op. 92, LeRoy's performance and Prelude to Die Meistersinger by Wagner.
The annual Solo con Tutti competition is a collaborative effort between the University of Mount Union and the Alliance Symphony Orchestra, which is directed by music lecturer Eric Benjamin, to showcase the exceptional talent of area musicians. The competition highlights the distinctive opportunity to perform with a community orchestra. Each participant is required to perform one or more movements of a standard concerto, vocal aria or concert piece with orchestral accompaniment.
Tickets for the concert are $10 and students are free with student ID. For more information, visit www.alliancesymphony.org or call (330) 829-8102.