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GAME 5: CLIPPERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Details/TV: Staples Center, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., TNT, Prime
By the time tipoff takes place, the NBA may have tipped its hand on some resolution in the Donald T. Sterling mess. So fan reaction will be a focal point of the story as the Clippers regroup following a sluggish Game 4 loss that leaves this series tied at two games apiece. Clippers coach Doc Rivers says he understood how many paying customers may heed Magic Johnson's advice and stay away from the game, even if they've already bought tickets. The Clippers have sold out their last 137 games. "We need (the fans), I can tell you that," said Rivers. "We need everybody. We play for them. We always have. So we do need them. We're going to need them bad on Tuesday. We're going to need them there. We're going to need them in our corner. But, listen, I get all of it." What Rivers should be more concerned about is how Golden State shot 55.4 percent (to the Clippers' 42.9 percent) in Game 4. That's the best field-goal percentage allowed by the Clippers this season, and the highest by a Doc Rivers-coached team in a playoff game since May 8, 2009. By the way, Sterling has already agreed not to attend this game, according to NBA commissioner Adam Sliver. Maybe that opens up a courtside seat for one of Billy Crystal's pals?
The series wraps up:
Game 6: at Golden State, Thursday at 7:30 p.m., TNT, Prime
Game 7: at Staples Center, Saturday at TBA
GAME 6: KINGS vs. SAN JOSE
Details/TV: Staples Center, Monday at 7 p.m., Prime
Does the Kings' 3-0 triumph in Game 5, cutting the seemingly hopeless deficit in the series to a manageable 3-games-to-2 scenario, actually make the thought of putting two more wins together and eliminating the Sharks any less daunting now? Drew Doughty has no doubts. "Not at all," the Kings star defenseman said. "If anything, it feels more daunting. We came this far to get two and now we need to get two more. We take it one at a time and that puts even more pressure on us; we can kind of smell it but we can't get ahead of ourselves. We have a lot of work ahead of us, and going back to Staples is the thing we want to be doing so we need to get a win and tie the series up."
If the series continues:
Game 7 at San Jose, Wednesday at time to be determined, Prime
140th KENTUCKY DERBY
Details/TV: Saturday at 3:25 p.m., Ch. 4
In a story entitled "The Accidental Favorite," Sports Illustrated has laid out all the reasons why recent Santa Anita Derby winner California Chrome stands a great chance to be the first Cal-bred since Decidely in 1962 to win the Run For The Roses. As 77-year-old, trainer Art Sherman brings the 3-year-old colt to this auspicious position, and there's also the backstory about how California Chrome won the $200,000 King Glorious Stakes on the last day of racing at Hollywood Park last December, taking it by more than six lengths. California Chrome had kept in a stable at Hollywood Park through January until he was moved to Los Alamitos. Jockey Victor Espinoza, who won the 2002 Kentucky Derby on War Emblem, has been up on the last four wins for California Chrome and calls him "an amazing horse. He's so light on his feet and just makes things so easy and makes my job more easy during the race. I ride him with more confidence." Hopportunity, the Bob Baffert-Mike Smith entry who finished second at the Santa Anita Derby, will also be at Churchill Downs with the Gary Stevens-ridden Candy Boy as for those in the hunt. As for the local favorite, three-time Derby winning jockey Calvin Borrel is set to ride Ride On Curlin, who finished second in the recent Arkansas Derby. That race was won by Todd Pletcher's Danza, the 41-1 longshot named after actor Tony Danza and unfortunately expected to be here as well.
DODGERS at MINNESOTA
Details/TV: Tuesday-Thursday, SNLA
The Twins were so desperate for a veteran starting pitcher that they gave Corona native Ricky Nolasco a franchise-record, four-year, $49 million deal, with an option for a fifth year. Considering that Nolasco went 8-3 with a 3.52 ERA in 15 starts for the Dodgers in the second half of last year — as well as making one playoff start, giving up three runs in four innings — his modest 2-2 start with a 6.67 ERA ain't real flashy. Maybe starting Wednesday against the Dodgers will give him some extra motivation. Temps in Minneapolis are expected to be in the low 40s with a chance of rain.
The series is Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:10 p.m., Thursday at 10:10 a.m.
DODGERS at MIAMI
Details/TV: Friday-Sunday, SNLA
The timing seems about right for Clayton Kershaw to finally let it loose again, and where better to hang loose than Miami Beach. Maybe Yasiel Puig will loosen him up even more by driving him around town, with Hanley Ramirez as the navigator.
The series is Friday and Saturday at 4:10 p.m., Sunday at 10:10 a.m.
ANGELS vs. TEXAS
Details/TV: Angel Stadium, Friday-Sunday, FSW
The Angels dropped 15 of 19 against the Rangers a year ago, the first time Josh Hamilton was on their side. The Angels now have the gall to give away a Josh Hamilton bobblehead on Friday. It's not a pose of him sliding into first base head first. Yu Darvish, scheduled to start Sunday, has a 4-1 record and 2.10 ERA in his five career at Angel Stadium.
The series is Friday and Saturday at 6:05 p.m., Sunday at 12:35 p.m.
ANGELS vs. CLEVELAND
Details/TV: Angel Stadium, Monday-Wednesday, FSW:
The Indians are relying on 43-year-old Jason Giambi to stay around as their DH. You know, Jim Thome is still out there.
The series is Monday and Tuesday, 7:05 p.m., Wednesday at 4:05 p.m.
GALAXY at COLORADO
Details/TV: Saturday at 6 p.m., TWCS
The Galaxy is amidst a four-game road trip, having taken last week off, and rapidly getting bored. A game against the Rapids may do wonders. Captain Robbie Keane has goals in the last four games.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. MARCOS MAIDANA
Details/TV: At MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Saturday at 6 p.m., Showtime PPV Mayweather (45-0, 26 KOs) returns for another payday against Maidana (35-3, 31 KOs), who won his most recent bout in December with a unanimous decision against the heavily favored Adrien Broner to claim the WBA welterweight title. This one will unify the WBC welterweight title held by five-division champ Mayweather and Maidana's WBA belt. "In 18 years I haven't brought my best out yet," said the 37-year-old Mayweather. "(Maidana) is an extremely skilled fighter who brings knockout danger to the ring. This is a great fight for me and he deserves the opportunity to see if he can do what 45 others have tried to do before him — beat me."
Details/TV: At Chicago, Saturday at 5 p.m., ESPNU
It's kind of eerie that as the sport combines its Divisions I and II into one expanded format event this year, there are no Southern California teams in the mix for the final six-team field going to Loyola of Chicago — and it just so happens that Loyola (27-1) has the top seeding as well. Tuesday, it's No. 3 seed and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation champion Stanford (22-8) vs. No. 6 seed Erskine (21-6), with the winner going to Thursday's semifinals to face No. 2 seed BYU (21-8). On the other side, No. 4 seed Lewis (23-7) takes on No. 5 seed Penn State (24-6), with Loyola getting the winner.


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John Oliver — and most people — recognizes that America has a problem with inequality. But America's defining characteristic is her optimism, and Americans love to believe that despite the overwhelmingly and increasingly slim chances of success they might just get rich if they work hard.
Plus: Jimmy Fallon recounts the World Cup's other superlatives. Forget the Golden Boot. Find out who was voted "Methiest Bruno Mars."

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Divisibility Rules from 2 to 13
A number is divisible by: If: 2 The last digit is even (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8). 3 The sum of the digits is divisible by 3. 4 The number formed by the last two digits of the original number is divisible by 4. 5 The number ending in a 0 or a 5. 6 The number is divisible by both 2 and 3. 7 The last digit of the number is multiplied by 2 and subtracted from the rest of the number and the answer is either 0 or divisible by 7. 8 The last three digits form a number divisible by 8. 9 The sum of the digits is divisible by 9. 10 The last digit is 0 11 You add every second digit and then subtract all other digits and the answer is zero or a multiple of 11. 12 The number is divisible by both 3 and 4. 13 You remove the last digit from the number, then subtract 9 times the deleted digit from the remaining number. If what is left is divisible by 13, then so is the original number.
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Am I the only one disappointed that Randy didn't show some balls and draw some balls? Come on, man. I WANT TO SEE YOUR CARTOON SCROTUM.
Seriously though. This was a rotten piece of shit! I am normally at least vaguely aware of what the joke is supposed to be. But this? What is this? What the fuck is this?
I went to the forums in the hopes someone would enlighten me but all I found was this:
I do believe we have here a return to form for Randall. I wonder how the haters will try to justify their feelings now.
"I got fired for looking at this at work today, I hope you're happy!"
"How DARE you distribute this filth!"
"You drew the labia minora/areola/something wrong, you hack!" (Labia is in spellcheck but not minora or areola? Huh.)
"Wheres the tripod, huh?"
... Okay, I'll stop now.
And who among those that have been under age 15 in the last 5 years hasn't visited Wikipedia for their jollies? It's this generations National Geographic!
YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP. This fellow not only thinks it's a return to form, but he is convinced that it is so brilliant there is nothing left for the haters to say, except for minor nitpicks! (He also thinks it's normal to go to Wikipedia for porn, but maybe kids these days really do that--he appears to be the expert. I was 15 a long time ago, before Wikipedia was a twinkle in your father's eye, maybe.)
So, for the poster linked: there is a lot to find wrong with the comic! Most obviously is WHERE IS THE DANG JOKE because seriously, I can't find it. Also there is the fact that, oh, Randy is drawing detailed female genitalia and breasts (though in fairness, a breast is pretty simple so detailed isn't that impressive), without warning, for no reason at all. Because Randy, you see, is obsessed with sex. Sex sex sex. He just can't get
What really interests me, though, is the Megan reference. See, I'm pretty sure Randy is trolling us here. He's been increasingly mentioning her out of her usual context of creepy romances, and in creepy sex-stalking, and I think that's deliberate. He knows. He wants us to freak out, and he knows it'll blow up each time.
The thing is, this means he loses. He's counter-trolling, sure, but that means he's letting us get to him--and in the wrong way. He wants us to freak out. He's banking on his fanboys loving him forever, and it's going to cost him. He's not good at this game. He's got thin skin. He cares! He really cares! It's hilarious!
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|Raindrop Foundation is pleased to announce our participation in a blanket drive organized by Embrace Relief in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC).
It is an effort to collect blankets for refugees who have fled Syria and Iraq for Turkey due to the erupting violence in Syria and Iraq. The effort is to help Syrian and Iraqi refugee families in need during the harsh winter months what will soon be upon them.
Last year, 18,000 blankets were collected and shipped to Turkey. Since 2013, the crisis in Syria has only grown worse with now more than one million Syrian refugees living in Turkey alone. Refugee camps have outgrown their capacity and refugees are surviving on makeshift shelters in border cities. Now, with further unrest in the area, Iraqi refugees have started fleeing to Turkey causing the amount of people in dire need to multiply by the thousands on a regular basis.
The blanket drive will take place from November 1, 2014 through November 22, 2014. We ask for your support in our effort to provide warmth to these people in need.
Raindrop Foundation is participating in this aid program with monetary donation. Please consider that the cost of one blanket is $10.00 when you are making your monetary donation for this aid program.
You may go on to http://embracerelief.org/donations/ and find "Donate Blanket Drive for Syrian/Iraqi Refugees" button.
Please remember that every dollar donated counts. Your contributions will be used to provide a blanket and go towards the purchase of basic necessities required for caring for the Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Turkey.
Raindrop Foundation is grateful for your donations and support for this humanitarian effort.
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|i saw a message on here today.. it recommended ALLUM powder. well, my huby has a allum block for shaving, so i have just tried it... it did hurt a bit, but not nearly as bad as i thought it would. now, 5 mins later its already feeling less sore! yipeeeeee.
|nicky 26 January 09
|Yes, I used to use alum, when I was in India. How do you get it in the US?
|Amit 27 January 09
|where can u get allum powder
|tiffanie 1 March 09
|at the grocery store in the spice section. it is a pickling agent.
I just bought some to try- i have a sore on the underside of my tongue that keeps hitting my bottom teeth. OUCH. it hasn't worked yet, but hopefully it will feel better soon.
|tish 11 March 09
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|sheiria 8 August 09
|I think alum (aluminum, or aluminium, sulfate) cauterizes tissue, destroys nerve endings and stops bleeding. As a dental site says in the case of mouth ulcers, cauterization replaces a sore that hurts with a sore that doesn't hurt.
|TomF 9 August 09
|My grandfather was a pharmacist and I grew up knowing that this was the treatment for mouth ulcers. We had a little bottle of alum powder and would dip the end of a Q-tip in the powder and apply right to the ulcer. It would burn at first but then relieve the constant pain. I havent had one in many years so I was just looking back to see what I could find on the Internet. Sure enough, the treatment is still floating around!
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Rays have different feel, vibe heading into season
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Evan Longoria considered the 2013 Rays the closest-knit group he'd played with since joining the team, so what he said about this year's club caught everyone's attention.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Evan Longoria considered the 2013 Rays the closest-knit group he'd played with since joining the team, so what he said about this year's club caught everyone's attention.
"I'm getting a better vibe this year, to be honest with you," Longoria said. "We kind of have the same group, so we've been able to build upon what we started last year and the new guys have bought in early. And it seems like they have come in with the attitude and the idea that they're going to conform to the idea of being whatever it is we define as being a Ray and do it wholeheartedly. And I think that's made us closer already."
Being a Ray in the early years of the franchise meant being a "Devil Ray" and that moniker became synonymous with losing. Since 2008, when the team dropped "Devil" from the equation, being a Ray has been all about winning.
Since becoming the Rays, the team has compiled a 550-423 mark, which ranks as the Major League's second-best record behind the Yankees over that period. In addition, the Rays have been one of four teams during that span to reach the postseason four times. They have not had a losing season since 2007, and they have accrued 90-plus wins five times during the past six years.
While the rearview mirror shows a recent history of excellence that Longoria has been a huge part of, he noted that he's more excited about this year's team than he has been about any since reaching the Major Leagues in 2008.
"I think from top to bottom, we're going to be able to have a chance to win," Longoria said. "Not that we haven't in years past. I just think this year we have the right mix of guys to be able to go a long way."
Like Longoria, Rays manager Joe Maddon believes that the continuity that this year's team has should make the club better.
"It's nice," Maddon said. "I think part of it is when you're able to keep a lot of the guys together and you're not breaking in a whole bunch of other guys on an annual basis. But then again, when you do bring new folks in and they fit in seamlessly with what you're doing."
Maddon rattled off the names of newcomers such as Logan Forsythe and Heath Bell, citing the professionalism each has brought to the equation.
"All these guys, they fit in -- immediately," Maddon said. "It speaks to them, but also regarding our front office in bringing folks in and all the type of work we do to make sure everything matches up. It's pretty cool. I totally can understand what Longo was talking about."
Critical to the Rays' success since 2008 has been pitching and defense. And that will be the team's strong suit in '14.
David Price will again be at the top of the rotation, and the left-hander hopes to return to his 2012 form that earned him the American League Cy Young Award. Joining him will be Alex Cobb, Matt Moore, Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi. So the rotation will be a formidable one and one that is capable of getting the game into the late innings where a seasoned bullpen can preserve the win.
Heading up the bullpen is Grant Balfour, whom the Rays signed to a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the team as the closer.
"It's great to have him at the backside, the success he's had," Maddon said. "He's been one of the more consistent pitchers in baseball the last several years. He's still in great shape. He's ready to roll. And the really interesting thing, it's like he never left.
"It's incredible how comfortable it is to be around him conversationally. You can see the maturity on his part. The fact he's done some good work and he knows he's pretty good right now. So there's a more subtle feeling about him, too. He definitely helps define the back side of what we're doing there and permits us to really utilize the other guys like we'd like to."
Setting up Balfour will be the likes of Joel Peralta, Jake McGee, Bell and, eventually, Juan Carlos Oviedo, who got a late start after experiencing visa problems in his native Dominican Republic.
"On paper, it's got to be the best bullpen in the league," Peralta said. "If everybody performs the way that we should, we have a lot of arms that can do good here, that can pitch against anybody. ... It's a great bullpen."
Defensively, the Rays have four Gold Glove-caliber infielders in James Loney, Longoria, Yunel Escobar and Ben Zobrist. And bringing in Ryan Hanigan to shore up the catching will further strengthen the defense.
Finishing off the always important middle defense is Desmond Jennings, who covers a lot of ground in center field.
Offensively, Longoria is at the top of the class. With him in the lineup, the Rays always have a bat that opposing teams must respect. Surrounding him with the likes of Wil Myers, Zobrist, Loney and Jennings will only make him harder to avoid.
Of the Rays' offensive players, look for Jennings to be the key to ramping up this year's group. The key for Jennings will be his ability to get on base more often.
"I think the ability to accept his walks, too," Rays hitting coach Derek Shelton said. "He's starting to realize how important him getting on base now isn't him getting a hit. If he walks, however the function of that is. It changes the game because of what he can do on the bases. So I think that's something that comes with maturation, something that comes with more at-bats. I think we're going to see him do that more."
With David DeJesus, Matt Joyce, Sean Rodriguez and Forsythe, the Rays will again have the available depth to allow Maddon to play matchups against opposing pitchers while losing nothing on defense.
In short, the 2014 Rays appear to be as complete a unit as there has been in "Rays" history.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com.


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The Ensemble Practice: A Team-Based Approach to Building a Superior Wealth Management Firm
The Ensemble Practice: A Team-Based Approach to Building a Superior Wealth Management Firm
ISBN: 978-1-118-20954-7 October 2012 240 Pages
In Stock
DescriptionA detailed road map for wealth managers who want to build an ensemble firm or team and achieve sustained growth, profitability and high valuations
Why do ten percent of wealth management firms grow faster than the rest of the industry, often despite the turbulence of the markets? The answer, according to industry consultant and researcher, P. Palaveev, is that the most successful firms are those which, create and promote a team-based service model that serves as the foundation of their enterprise.
- Find out how and why a team-based service model can play a decisive role in the future growth and sustained success of your wealth management firm
- Discover the key factors for building a successful ensemble firm and profit from the best practices top team-based firms employ
- Profit from the author's years of experience working with the world's top wealth management firms and the data he has compiled as a pre-eminent industry researcher
- Learn about the various organizational structures, partnership models and career path options and how to put them to work building an ensemble practice
- Get the lowdown on how the savviest traditional broker-dealer firms have formed dynamic ensemble teams within their organizations and learn of the results they've achieved
Introduction xiii
Acknowledgments xv
CHAPTER 1 The Ensemble Defined 3
The Ensemble Concept 5
Ensemble Demographics 7
Ensembles Are More Profitable and Valuable 10
Clients Prefer Ensembles 12
Should Everyone Be an Ensemble? 14
What's Next and Who Should Read on 16
Notes 17
CHAPTER 2 The Ensemble Structure 19
The Service Advisor Model—Leverage 21
The Emerging Partnerships—Sharing 24
The "True" Ensembles—Leverage and Sharing Combined 28
The Super-Ensemble Firms 34
When Large Becomes Too Large 37
Notes 37
CHAPTER 3 Growing into an Ensemble 39
The Right Time to Hire 39
Whom Can You Hire? 41
Structuring Client Service 45
Service Advisors and Client Relationships 47
The Hiring Process 50
The Selling Question 53
The Equity Question 55
Making the Decision 57
Notes 58
CHAPTER 4 Merging Together 59
Your Shared Strategy 62
Your Shared Values 63
The Data 65
The Business Plan 67
Partner Roles and Compensation 68
The Deal 69
Mergers of Not So Equals 70
The Deals after the Deal 71
Owner Rights 72
Making Decisions as Partners 73
Buy-Sell Agreements, Retirements, and Breaking Up 75
Communicating the Deal to Clients and Employees 76
Notes 78
CHAPTER 5 From Silo to Ensemble 79
Creating a Shared Bottom Line 80
The "Mine, Yours, and Ours" Model 83
Assign Management Responsibilities 83
Share Client Meetings 84
The Prenup 85
Change Your Thinking 86
Note 88
CHAPTER 6 Partner Responsibilities and Partner Compensation 89
Labor versus Equity 89
Using Profit Centers or Silos 92
Setting Owner Base Compensation 94
The Role of Equity Ownership in Income 99
Discretionary Expenses and Perks 100
Partner Compensation Discussion Worksheet 100
CHAPTER 7 Creating Ensemble Culture 105
Establishing Priorities and Values 106
Customers—Service as Culture 108
How We Deal with Each Other 110
Who Owns the Client? 115
Mom and Dad 116
Tribes 117
Manage Yourself 118
Notes 119
CHAPTER 8 Making Partner 121
When Can You Add a Partner? 122
Whom Do You Want as a Partner? 124
How Do They Buy-In? 128
Alternatives to Full Partnership 131
Why Do You Promote Partners? 134
Notes 135
CHAPTER 9 The Big Idea 137
Four Stages of Growth 137
Steps to Institutionalizing 140
Notes 144
CHAPTER 10 Managing Professional Compensation 145
Compensation Philosophy 146
Setting Salaries 148
Payout-Based Compensation 150
Incentive Compensation 151
Benefits 155
Compensation Management Process 156
CHAPTER 11 The Bottom Line 159
The Owners' Personal Income and Income Bogey 160
The Income Statement 163
Managing Engagement Economics 166
Unit Economics 167
Managing Staffing Cost and Productivity 174
Overhead Management 176
Key Ratios on Your Dashboard 177
Budgeting and Financial Management Discipline 178
Notes 180
CHAPTER 12 The Devil in the Details 181
Agreement on Service Process 181
Investment Committee 183
Leadership in Operations 184
Customization and Efficiency 185
Technology Selection 186
Quality Control and Risk Management 187
Vendor and Strategic Partner Choices 188
CHAPTER 13 Recipes for Failure 193
How to Fight with Your Partner 194
Losing Control of Your Own Firm 196
Agree to Disagree—aka Avoiding Difficult Decisions 198
The Porch of Indecision 199
People Who Don't Develop 199
Protecting Your Ensemble 200
Note 201
CHAPTER 14 Doing Deals 203
Equity Planning for Ensembles 204
Consolidation Deals 207
Other Acquirers 209
Finding Your Deal 211
Note 211
CHAPTER 15 The Future Belongs to Ensembles 213
About the Author 217
Index 219


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Bluffton's priorities for federal grant money haven't changed much in the last five years.
For the fifth straight year, sewer and water system improvements topped the list approved by the Town Council last week.
Municipalities annually prioritize projects for potential Community Development Block Grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bluffton's second priority, as it has been since 2008, was stormwater drainage followed by affordable housing and pedestrian safety.
The list hasn't changed since pedestrian safety replaced natural gas infrastructure.
The town has received about $1.5 million in CDBG funding since 2008. The most notable projects have been water and sewer lines in the Buck Island-Simmonsville Road area.
The CDBG program targets neighborhoods with low- to medium-income families, which in southern Beaufort County is defined as an annual income of $55,850 for a family of four.
Projects must prevent or eliminate slum or blight or address urgent community health or welfare needs, according to Michelle Knight of the Lowcountry Council of Government.
South Carolina will receive about $18 million in HUD funds this year, down slightly from 2011, Knight said. About $14 million targets community development, she said.
Mayor Lisa Sulka asked Knight if CDBG funds could be used for demolition of condemned structures.
Knight said demolition is generally excluded from the housing element, but noted that the city of Walterboro recently used CDBG funds to demolish residential and commercial structures for redevelopment.
Town Project Director James Ayers said grant applications could use "repair and demolition" language to encompass all aspects of housing stock improvements.


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Former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon says reports of alleged financial hazing of Miami Dolphins rookies didn't surprise him -- he recalls an Oakland Raiders locker room in which veterans shook down rookies according to how high they were drafted.
"I almost got sick to my stomach at how bad it was," said Gannon, who signed with the Raiders as a free agent in 1999.
"I remember (punter) Shane Lechler and (kicker) Sebastian Janikowski coming to me saying, 'These veteran guys were making these (rookie) guys pay.' I didn't even know about this sub culture that existed: 'OK, you're a first round pick, you pay $10,000; OK, you're a second-round pick – you pay $7,500; you're a third-round pick, you pay this amount of money."
Gannon said he'd seen nothing unexpected in his first NFL stop in Minnesota. "I thought we had a pretty typical locker room, with the older, veteran guys back then, they didn't go out of their way to help the younger guys, they were worried about their jobs."
But in Oakland, the financial hazing of young players by the veterans was unchecked, said Gannon, who played 17 years in the league and is now a CBS analyst.
"They would have these guys go with them to these expensive restaurants in San Francisco and they would literally go in there and try and order the most expensive things off the menu," he said. "The veteran guys would order three entrees, they would order $1,200, $1,500 bottles of wine. They would order the most expensive bottles of champagne.
"Every guy at the table would order a bottle for himself, guys were ordering bottles to take home with them: 'Give me two of those bottles to go.' And they were running up these $30,000, $40,000 tabs at dinner and then have the rookies pay for it."
Because of what he saw, Gannon says, "I have a very strong take on bullying."
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin, a second-year offensive tackle out of Stanford, left the team last week and has not returned amid reports of bullying by veteran players on the team. On Sunday, the Dolphins suspended veteran guard Richie Incognito for conduct detrimental to the team.
"We believe in maintaining a culture of respect for one another and as a result we believe this decision is in the best interest of the organization at this time," the Dolphins said in a statement. "As we noted earlier, we reached out to the NFL to conduct an objective and thorough review. We will continue to work with the league on this matter."
MISCONDUCT?: Player accuses Dolphins teammates of misconduct
SUSPENDED: Richie Incognito out pending investigation
COLUMNIST: Incident brings NFL bullying to the forefront
Gannon's recollection dovetails with an account offered by former NFL receiver Nate Jackson in his book, Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile, which was released in September.
Jackson, who had gone undrafted, was cut from the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad as a rookie and signed with the Denver Broncos for the 2003 season.
"Some time after Thanksgiving, we have our offensive rookie dinner, minus the offensive linemen. I've been hearing stories about the previous year's rookie dinner at Del Frisco's steak house. Clinton Portis had flown in some adult entertainers from Miami ... The was outlandish. The rookies picked up the tab.
"Now that C.P. isn't a rookie anymore, he plans to take full advantage of the situation. He brings some friends and they bring some friends. The book room of Del Frisco's is full. Wine and champagne and cognac are flowing like the rivers of Capistrano. Ashley Lelie shows up late and orders two bottles of the priceiest wine I've ever see. The waitress starts to cork one of them and Ashley stops her, 'No! No! Don't open it. I'm taking them home.'
"Then he leaves with his loot. The bill's over $26,000, split four ways between the rookie offensive skill position players, none of whom was drafted very high. Jake (Plummer), bless him, feels so bad that he palms me some money to help me pay the bill."
Similar reports have surfaced in Miami and one Dolphins player, defensive lineman Jared Odrick, tweeted a photo of a dinner on Saturday in which he boasted, "Everything tastes better when rookies pay for it."
The Dolphins originally attributed Martin's absence to a non-football illness. When asked Friday if he has seen evidence of bullying or harassment, coach Joe Philbin said: "This is something we take very seriously, and it will not be tolerated."
Gannon said the responsibility to stop hazing of young players by veterans falls on the head coach.
"When I came to the league in 1987 in Minnesota, I thought it was a very dysfunctional situation. I said if I got to that situation I would change that. Then, I went to Kansas City where I didn't see any of it. Marty Schottenheimer created a great situation where older guys mentored younger guys.
"Quite frankly, I'm surprised and disappointed it happened in Miami. Joe Philbin is not that type of guy. My sense is he must not have known this was going on.''


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I think BAHFest — the festival of Bad Ad Hoc Hypotheses — has been made entirely redundant. It's an event to mock the absurdly adaptationist hypotheses put forward by some scientists, and it's intended to be extravagantly ridiculous. But then, you look at some ideas that are inexplicably popular among scientists, and you realize…it's a little too close to reality.
I'm speaking of the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis.
The Guardian is running yet another article on the goofy idea that we evolved from swimming apes, and that all of the unique features of our species are a product of adaptations to an aquatic lifestyle. It's complete nonsense: there is no evidence of long-term residence of our species in the water, and the proponents tend to invent the most outrageous panglossian explanations, fitting data to the hypotheses instead of the other way around. At least this story has one new contrivance I'd never heard before. Take it away, Rhys Evans!
"Humans have particularly large sinuses, spaces in the skull between our cheeks, noses and foreheads," he added. "But why do we have empty spaces in our heads? It makes no sense until we consider the evolutionary perspective. Then it becomes clear: our sinuses acted as buoyancy aids that helped keep our heads above water."
<stunned silence>
But…but…but every mammal, as far as I know, has a head full of sinuses! Have you ever taken a mouse skull apart? They're amazingly spongy. Here are some sections through a mouse skull to show you what I mean:
Isn't that just beautiful? It's fairly typical, too: mammals have these elaborate spaces to lighten the skull, humidify inspired air, and in some provide expanded surface area for olfaction — but I suspect the slight contribution of sinuses to those functions means that they're actually a consequence of conserved developmental programs to build the skull. They're there as a byproduct of developmental processes in which a scaffold is assembled first, and then thickens and fills in over time. The density of the skull is relatively easily regulated by modifying the timing of its development.
Just because they're pretty, here's another image of mouse skulls:
So, did mice have an aquatic ancestor? Doesn't this hypothesis imply that every mammal descended from an aquatic ancestor? (I shouldn't ask that: my experience with AAH fanatics is that they joyfully answer "yes" to the question.)
I also wonder if these people ever go swimming. Somehow, my sinuses don't seem to work very effectively as water wings.
Michael Crawford offers a familiar absurdity: the nutritional argument from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA is one of those omega-3 fatty acids that is used to build brains, and it's found in high concentration in lots of seafood. The true zealots consider this indisputable proof that we evolved by eating lots of clams.
"It boosts brain growth in mammals. That is why a dolphin has a much bigger brain than a zebra, though they have roughly the same body sizes. The dolphin has a diet rich in DHA. The crucial point is that without a high DHA diet from seafood we could not have developed our big brains. We got smart from eating fish and living in water.
"More to the point, we now face a world in which sources of DHA – our fish stocks – are threatened. That has crucial consequences for our species. Without plentiful DHA, we face a future of increased mental illness and intellectual deterioration. We need to face up to that urgently. That is the real lesson of the aquatic ape theory."
An experiment: let's feed zebras bucketloads of DHA, and watch their brains expand to 3-5 pound blobs that give them advanced communications abilities!
Oh, wait. It won't work. There's such a thing as neuroplasticity, but brains aren't quite that flexible. I'm willing to believe that increased availability of the building blocks of brains might remove a constraint on growth, but not that it's causal, as Crawford claims. Even feeding many generations of zebras DHA isn't going to affect brain size much at all…and there's no evidence that terrestrial herbivores are in any way limited by the availability of DHA.
For one thing, they synthesize it. We humans synthesize it, too. We also get it from the herbivores we eat, and certain plants are rich in the precursors to DHA. Vegans have to pay attention to get their DHA requirements met, but it's not particularly difficult, and you don't see lifelong vegetarians walking around with itty-bitty pinheads.
There are good reasons to be deeply concerned about declining fish stocks, but preserving a resource vital to the formation of our brains isn't one of them. There are many people around the world who don't eat seafood — there are entire ethnic groups who haven't touched the stuff for generations. There are big-brained primate species that virtually never eat fish. How do they survive? How do they avoid "mental illness and intellectual deterioration"? They get it from other dietary sources.
Mammals in general are larger brained than other animals, are we to use that as an argument that all mammals went through an aquatic stage in their evolution…oh, wait. I did it again. The True Believers will just say "YES!" to that.


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At the same time, Pakistan faces a phenomenal naval buildup in our region that has the potential to disturb the maritime balance of power. Our future challenges in that arena thus run the entire gamut of maritime warfare, with conventional warfighting at its very heart. Based on that, our long-term strategic objective is to build a navy that not only secures global maritime stakes in the region but also caters to our national-security needs.
The navy we seek to develop is thus a lean, yet potent force capable of responding to all challenges—from strategic to conventional to sub-conventional levels. Our near- and medium-term objectives are all directed to achieve our stated policy.
To that end, we aim to develop our human resources in all fields of modern maritime warfare (including cyber and space), build our infrastructure further toward the West, and acquire modern hardware capable of thwarting any aggression. These steps will further add to our capabilities to undertake long-haul maritime operations and also maintain our status as a relevant power in the region.
Apart from those core undertakings, we want to engage in activities that affect our country's environment and general welfare. In that regard, we will strive to play a more assertive and proactive role in making our coastal populace aware of the fragility of the marine environment and the hazards of marine disasters.
Already-shifting weather patterns have increased the frequency and ferocity of storms and floods in our region, so we will assume a larger role in providing disaster relief to coastal residents against these calamities. We also remain conscious of the need to develop our maritime sector and hope to bring other national agencies and institutions to a common platform that will put a long-term sustained program in place to realize the maritime sector's true potential.
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Using the venue of the Beijing Auto Show, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) showcased the both the Jaguar XJ Ultimate and the Posh Spice-design Range Rover Evoque. The cars had been developed by its ETO division, which is responsible for special edition models as well as a range of personalization options.
Following the success of ETO-built Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate and the XKR-S, the ETO division is now focusing on expanding the company's offerings.
As well as handcrafting the ultra-luxurious Jaguar XJ Ultimate, ETO will also produce the Evoque Special Edition – a collaboration between Land Rover and the fashion designer Victoria Beckham. You can read about both these vehicles at www.europeancarweb.com
The designers and engineers in ETO will work alongside the JLR Product Development teams on future products to introduce additional luxury, performance and capability, exploring different facets of the brands' personalities.
On the Jaguar XKR-S, for example, ETO pushed the limits of the performance envelope and explored the company's lightweight aluminum architecture. The engineering involved went far deeper than adding more power from the supercharged V8. In fact, ETO worked with the Jaguar Design team to create the specific exterior changes that allowed the car to remain stable at very high speed. They also developed bespoke aluminum suspension components to give the car greater levels of agility and driver involvement, refining the entire package at Jaguar's Nürburgring facility.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate took the Land Rover flagship model and added a level of craftsmanship to create a first-class experience.
ETO was responsible for the handcrafted interior that used the finest soft-feel leathers and unique veneers for the individually tailored seats as well as the seamless integration of the iPads, machined aluminum laptop table and drinks chiller. They also created the special paint colors and wheels, with a final touch involving a teak-floored trunk psace similar to luxury yachts decks.
ETO will continue to support the Jaguar and Land Rover brands by offering specialist products ranging from design and performance enhancements, to the development of a wider portfolio for customers to personalize their vehicles, including armored and specialist vehicles.


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TapHunter.com is an online service providing the quickest and easiest path for beer aficionados to find their favorite craft beers. While streamlining the process of enjoying great craft beers and microbrews, TapHunter.com is also focused on building a community, inspiring beer enthusiasts and supporting craft brewers. Learn more at TapHunter.com.
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• Educational Level: Majority some college and undergraduate degree
• Purchase craft beer 5+ times per month
• Visit local brewery or pub 1-5 times per month
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Tap Hunter Redesign Project
1. Parameters: TapHunter.com is 1 year old sites. It has provided the basics, but we've quickly outgrown it.
2. Purpose:
a. TapHunter.com - Improve main navigation layout, open to new styles
b. TapHunter.com - Improve home page layout, seems cluttered and disorganized
3. Justification:
a. To increase credibility with users and fans, keep them engaged and show that TapHunter is evolving and growing to new markets
b. To increase credibility with advertisers by showing our multi market coverage and the audience they can reach
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b. Increase advertisers
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iii. A place to display local TapHunters and their points
iv. Easy way to download the iPhone app
v. Preview of some of our videos
vi. Facebook and Twitter feed
vii. Social icons
viii. should be in a Wordpress format and looking for homepage mock up and interior page.
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a. A fun bunch – http://www.flickr.com/photos/flash7…913378522/
Be creative, simple, clean, fun
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How green are your materials handling systems? That may not be a question you're currently asking your materials handling suppliers or one that your customers are asking you today. After all, most certification groups don't yet factor in materials handling systems when they're looking at the impact of a distribution center or manufacturing plant on the environment.
That, however, may soon change. Ninety-two percent of the respondents to our annual Industry Outlook Survey said they expect environmental sustainability to be very (48%) or somewhat (44%) important in the next two years. It is already a priority in the board rooms at Fortune 500 corporations and a requirement for doing business with state and federal governments.
Most companies launch their sustainability initiatives in those areas of their business where they can have the most impact, like fuel consumption for a transportation company. But just as lean initiatives started in the factory and migrated to the warehouse and the office, it's only a matter of time before sustainability efforts filter down to the warehouse.
"I think most of our clients already have sustainability on their radar," says Paul Evanko, a senior vice president for St. Onge (717-804-8181, http://www.stonge.com)), a design and consulting company. "It may not be No. 1 on their list, but it's become a corporate priority."
What's more, Evanko adds, there are plenty of areas in a facility—from efficient storage and picking to carton cubing to smart controls on equipment—where materials handling can enable a sustainable operation once someone starts asking the question: How green are your materials handling systems? (For those attending NA 2010 this month in Cleveland, Evanko will be one of the presenters on sustainability.)
To get a snapshot of where the industry is today, Modern asked more than 20 suppliers of materials handling products and systems how they are going green in their manufacturing processes and products, and how they can enable sustainable materials handling.
Conveyor, sortation and storage
Engineered for efficiency
One way to reduce the consumption of energy in an automated materials handling system is to operate in the most efficient manner while still meeting throughput requirements, says Jerry Koch, Intelligrated's (866-936-7300, http://www.intelligrated.com)) product director of software and controls. Intelligrated recently implemented a system that allows the customer to enter in the demand for the day. With that information, the control system can calculate the least amount of energy usage required to run the system and meet that demand. Although it has not been implemented, Intelligrated also designed a system that integrates with a building's infrastructure. "If we no longer have product flowing in an area of the building, we can put the conveyor in sleep mode and tell the building to turn off the lighting in that area," Koch says. "As the cost of energy rises, we believe the technology will become viable."
Making the most of every kilowatt
With power companies calculating rates based on peak usage, how you manage your energy usage is important, says Ken Ruehrdanz, Dematic's (877-725-7500, http://www.dematic.com)) warehousing and distribution market manager. Using an energy-monitoring audit, Dematic collects and analyzes power consumption data of conveyors, sorters and automatic storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) to better understand power usage. The system can then formulate a demand management plan that spreads out power usage and reduce peak usage of conveyors, sorters and other technology. This tactic reduces spikes in power usage and keeps the user in a lower price range.
Reducing your footprint with automated storage
For a company focused on minimizing its impact on the land and on saving energy, AS/RS has a green story to tell, says Dan Labell, president of Westfalia Technologies (717-764-115, http://www.westfaliausa.com)). "One of our customers produces organic dairy and meat products," says Labell. "They chose AS/RS to conserve land use. But, they were also able to reduce their energy consumption because they could reduce interior lighting; they could use the rail supports to reduce the amount of stretch wrap on a pallet that might end up in the landfill; and restrict the size of the openings required to go into refrigerated and freezer areas to minimize heat loss." In freezer applications, an AS/RS allows for a smaller area around the ceiling. "In cooled areas, the ceiling is the second place you lose heat," Labell says.
Maximizing space, minimizing impact
"When it comes to green, AS/RS has a lot of benefits," says John Clark, director of marketing for TGW-Ermanco (231-798-4547, http://www.tgw-ermanco.com)). "Any time you can take an existing facility and double or triple your storage footprint in an existing building without having to heat, cool or light that storage area, you're going to see savings." In a new facility, Clark adds, AS/RS technology allows for a footprint that's a third or more smaller than a traditional environment. Meanwhile, TGW-Ermanco's conveyor technology uses electronic sensors to operate on-demand features. "You can interface with existing line shaft conveyor to change a portion of your system with the new technology without ripping out your existing system and starting over," says Clark.
The economic triple bottom line
Corporate sustainability advocates like to talk about the economic triple bottom line. The idea is that done right, environmental stewardship and social responsibility lead to economic prosperity. Those concepts can be adapted to vertical and horizontal carousel solutions, says Ed Romaine, vice president of marketing for KardexRemstar (800-639-5805, http://www.kardexremstar.com)). Automated storage provides an environmental benefit because dense storage allows for a smaller building, reduced construction costs, and less maintenance and heating costs in the future. The product is socially responsible because it delivers assets to a workstation at an ergonomic height, providing access to work to the disabled and a graying workforce. Economic prosperity results from a more productive workforce. "By putting the right equipment in the right applications and for the right reasons, you'll see a return on your investment," Romaine says.
Doing more with less
Even in these difficult times, companies are asking about sustainability, says Tom Coyne, CEO of System Logistics (207-784-1381, http://www.systemlogistics.com)). "We have been asked recently to quantify the energy consumption of our systems, to quantify the savings from high efficiency motors and to suggest ways to drive energy savings with our systems," says Coyne. High density, automated storage systems deliver sustainable savings because they use space efficiently. "But, we are also using software and controls to make our equipment more efficient," says Coyne. "ThWat allows us to use a smaller conveyor system and fewer motors and still meet throughput objectives." System Logistics recently cut out a mile of conveyor over a traditional design for one customer that incorporated electricity generated from solar panels in the system. "We believe we can drive more sustainable benefits through software and design than by simply making the equipment more green," Coyne says.
Calculate the savings
Automated materials handling delivers sustainable benefits that aren't yet credited by certification organizations, contends Bob Gorman, business development lead for HK Systems (800-457-9783, http://www.hksystems.com)). "AGVs are more efficient than lift trucks, which means you're consuming less electricity," says Gorman. "An automated storage system allows you to get by with a smaller building. That means less concrete and less water runoff that might disturb the surrounding habitat." For companies weighing the tradeoffs between energy efficient technologies, like AGVs and conventional materials handling solutions, HK offers an energy calculator on their website. Systems designers can perform what-if scenarios to compare various solutions, using variables like motor consumption rates for AGVs, cranes and lift trucks, to find the most economical and energy efficient solutions.
Reuse and regenerate
Viastore Systems (616-977-3950, http://www.us.viastore.com)) is working on the next generation of automation technology to deliver even more savings over conventional automated equipment, says company director Ken Lewis. Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are now equipped with an energy reuse or recovery unit that captures the energy generated by a braking unit when a load is lowered and sends that energy back into a drive motor. "Depending on the level of use, you can realize up to 30% energy savings over a conventional AS/RS," says Lewis. In Europe, Viastore is installing energy re-feed units on its machines that put that power back into the energy company's electrical grid. Finally, Viastore is analyzing and redesigning its customers' materials handling systems and throughput requirements to operate with smaller, energy-saving motors or to run at slower speeds to conserve energy.
Sustainable design
There are a number of ways an end user can reduce the carbon footprint of their operations, says Joe O'Connor, director of marketing for Wynright (847-595-9400, http://www.wynright.com)). One is to design a system with sustainability in mind. That starts with a working understanding of the availability of rebates and incentives to adopt alternative energy as well as the energy costs in different areas in the country. In addition, the systems integrator offers an after market service to analyze how effectively active and reactive electric power is being used within a facility. "If the two are out of balance, we can correct that with capacitors that allow you to rely less on your utility," says O'Connor.
Lift trucks
Sustainable manufacturing
"Sustainability has been a way of life for Crown for over 20 years," says Brian Duffy, director of environmental health and safety for Crown (419-629-2311, http://www.crown.com)). "When we design our products, we choose materials and technology that have a long material life and that have another use at the end of their usable life." At the end of the first life of a truck, Crown uses the materials to remanufacture lift trucks under the Encore brand. "We will reuse, rebuild and remanufacture as much of the content of our trucks as we can," says Duffy. "If a component can't be reused, we will break it down and reuse the component parts. What we can't reuse, we dispose of in an appropriate manner." Remanufacturing and reusing parts has kept 7,000 tons of parts out of landfills. What's more, the company has added over 1 million square feet of industrial space by using abandoned or under utilized buildings.
Reducing energy usage
Raymond (800-235-7200, http://www.raymondcorp.com)) is helping its customers be more energy efficient by designing its products to operate with as little battery power as possible. "Our ACR system relies on a motor technology and controls that allows the truck to be more energy efficient while driving and lifting," says Joe LaFergola, manager of business and information systems. The system combines an AC-powered motor with a traction control system that is tuned to the motor to get the most efficiency out of the system. "If you have a multiple shift operation, you can use two batteries instead of three," says LaFergola. "Spread that over a fleet of 150 trucks, and that represents a significant number of kilowatt hours over the course of a year."
Reducing a carbon footprint
Last year, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. (800-226-0009, http://www.toyotaforklift.com)) was awarded the Governor's Award for Environmental Standards in Indiana for an initiative that reduced energy consumption by 2.2 million kilowatt hours and a reduction in carbon dioxide output of 3,611 tons. "That's important because our customers are asking not just about our products, but also what we as a company are doing about sustainability," says Melinda Beckett-Maines, Toyota's national marketing manager. But Toyota's efforts don't stop with energy consumption. The company has converted 60% of its painting processes over to dry coat and reduced the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by the paint process in half. A Toyota plant in Columbus, Ind., is a zero landfill facility. And, Toyota is working to ensure that its suppliers share its commitment to environmentally sustainable manufacturing. "Companies are not only looking for environmentally friendly products, they are interested in doing business with environmentally-friendly companies," says Beckett-Maines.
Developing fuel cells
Over the last year, NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG), maker of Yale and Hyster brand lift trucks, (503-721-6000, http://www.nmhg.com)) has been working with Plug Power and Central Grocers to develop a fleet of 236 fuel-cell powered Yale lift trucks. When the entire project is complete later this year, hydrogen fuel to re-power the cells will be delivered and dispensed on-site, allowing for quick refueling, increased productivity and zero emissions. For end users that aren't ready for the leap to hydrogen fuel cells, NMHG has introduced a new line of industrial combustion engine trucks that reduces fuel consumption by at least 8%. It is also partnering with environmental agencies and technology companies to develop the next generation of battery-powered lift trucks. "Some of our largest customers are already planning facility enhancements to accommodate new types of equipment to charge their trucks in an efficient, productive and safe manner," says Jonathan Dawley, vice president of marketing.
Automatic Guided Vehicles and mobile robots
Smooth and efficient robots
Industrial robotic technologies bring two components to the table, contends Brad Wyland, director of product strategy at Seegrid (412-621-4305, http://www.seegrid.com)). First, they are unmanned and run on electric power rather than fossil fuels. And because a robot is computer controlled, it is more smooth and efficient in how it uses power. "That not only leads to better energy consumption, we believe you'll also see a reduction in wear and tear on wheels and other parts," says Wyland. "That will reduce the total cost of ownership and reduce your overall footprint." In the future, Wyland adds, Seegrid plans to investigate alternative sources of energy to power the robots. Second, robots enable the move toward "lights out" automation. "When you're using robotic technology, you can reduce your HVAC costs and the amount of lighting you need in certain areas of the facility," Wyland says.
Controlled efficiency with AGVs
Like industrial robots, automatic guided vehicles use electric batteries and computer controls to operate more efficiently than lift trucks. "We do the same tasks as a lift truck, but we can more precisely control the acceleration and deceleration rates," says Mark Longacre, JBT's (215-822-4489, http://www.jbtc-agv.com)) marketing manager. "Because we can control the battery cycles, you'll see longer battery life." JBT is also researching alternative power sources for its vehicles. For instance, the company implemented a nine-vehicle system that uses hydrogen fuel cells for a tire manufacturer. "The vehicle creates a little bit of water vapor that evaporates," says Longacre. "So far, it has worked well and provides an even source of power that is rock solid." The company is testing a methanol fuel cell to recharge a traditional battery during operation. "Methanol doesn't have the energy density we need to power the vehicle directly," he says. "But it does give us some efficiency gains, and methanol is considered a cleaner and more sustainable fuel."
Green equals lean
"For Jervis B. Webb, sustainability is about enabling a lean operation that reduces waste," says Sarah Carlson, marketing director for Jervis B. Webb (248-553-1000, http://www.jervisbwebb.com)). For the last year, Webb has replaced the standard absorbed glass mat batteries (AGM) that it used with fast charging, thin plate pure lead batteries (TPPL). "TPPL batteries last up to 50% longer than AGM batteries, and they are 90%-plus recyclable," says Carlson. "And, because they charge faster, you can operate your facility with fewer batteries." That translates into less energy, less parts and less maintenance. "To us, that's part of green in the bigger picture," says Carlson.
Pallets, totes and containers
Recycling packaging
Reduce, reuse and recycle. That is the value proposition of using reusable packaging products, like plastic pallets, containers and totes, says Pete Budney, vice president of marketing and product development for ORBIS (888-217-0965, http://www.orbiscorporation.com)). "You're reducing the amount of waste that's going into the landfill because you're not manufacturing additional product," says Budney. A lifecycle analysis done for a major soft drink company found that a reusable plastic shell required 43% less energy over its life, created 80% to 90% less solid waste, and generated 30% to 60% fewer greenhouse gases compared to a single-use corrugated shell.
Lighter, recyclable pallets
"Companies looking for ways to improve their environmental performance find all-plastic pallets a compelling solution," says Bob Moore, chairman and CEO of iGPS (800-884-0225, http://www.igps.net)). In the case of iGPS, users can augment their sustainability efforts in several ways. For one, the pallets are part of a pool that is used over and over. In addition, they are 30% lighter than a typical multi-use wood pallet, which reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. Finally, they are 100% recyclable and do not contribute to deforestation. That results in fewer pallets going to the landfill. Last but not least, plastic pallets are never painted as are some wooden pallets, eliminating the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are found in some paints.
Cradle-to-cradle sustainability
While traditional wooden pallets often end up in the landfill, presswood pallets have received Cradle-to-Cradle Certification at the silver tier from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) for their ingredients, recyclability and design principles. The pallets are manufactured from wood waste products, molded under high heat and are free of bugs, bark and mold, which makes them appropriate for export. The wood for presswood pallets comes from low- grade timber stands that are uneconomical for other purposes; 93% of the biomass of the tree is used in the production of the pallet. The unused 7% is often used to provide energy in the factory's boiler system. Unusable presswood pallets are also being used in waste-to-energy and biofuel plants. "In the future, we hope to develop new products with old Inca pallets," says Gary Sharon, vice president of Litco International (330-539-5433, http://www.litco.com)).
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LEED-certified heating/cooling
While LEED may not recognize most warehouse and distribution center technologies, Big Ass Fans (877-244-3267, http://www.bigassfans.com)) is one of the exceptions. "We have helped customers document energy savings and thermal comfort in about 20 LEED-certified buildings," says Christian Taber, an applications engineer. "I'd say at least 80% of our customers are now asking us about the impact of our technology on the bottom line of their operations and the environmental benefits as well." The fans use relatively small motors—0.5 to 2 horsepower—to turn large blades at low speeds. In cold climates, the fans circulate the warm air that accumulates at the ceiling, reducing heating costs by 20% to 40%. In warm climates, the air velocity coming off the blades makes a work area feel 5 degrees to 10 degrees cooler than it is. "If you don't have air conditioning, your worker will feel comfortable with a minimal use of energy," says Taber.
Designing a sustainable supply chain
Think green, and software may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But supply chain network optimization and design solutions are emerging as a front-line tool for companies concerned about sustainable supply chains, says Kelly Thomas, JDA Software's (800-438-5301, http://www.jda.com)) senior vice president of manufacturing. "Network design tools have always used constraints to create the most efficient supply chain, and now we can also take sustainability factors into consideration," says Thomas. Last year, JDA began to include carbon emission data elements along with water consumption and production as part of its data model.
Bob Trebilcock, editorial director, has covered materials handling, technology, logistics and supply chain topics for nearly 30 years. In addition to Supply Chain Management Review, he is also Executive Editor of Modern Materials Handling. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Trebilcock lives in Keene, NH. He can be reached at 603-357-0484.


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Shaw's Pygmalion is a classic of the strange-bedfellows theatrical genre, and this fall's Broadway revival presents what might be the season's oddest couple. I'm a sucker for a challenge, really, says theater neophyte Claire Danes, noting that she doesn't yet have Eliza Doolittle's Cockney accent down. I like being in over my head. She'd never read the play before being offered the part, and hasn't even seen My Fair Lady. Meanwhile, Tony-winning veteran Jefferson Mays, her soon-to-be Henry Higgins, has been watching taped sessions of Parliament, and if anything, the role may be too comfortable for himthough it's different from his recent British-accent outing, as a Cockney World War I soldier in last season's Journey's End alongside Danes's boyfriend, Hugh Dancy. It seems strange to know so much about theater through boyfriends, admits Danes (she's also Billy Crudup's ex). But this is her chance to stand up on her own, critics be damnedto make a transformation every bit as profound as Eliza's. It's the best makeover story of all time, she says of Pygmalion. Everybody loves a good makeover story.
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Claire Danes and her tutor Jefferson Mays.
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What it is
Sexual assault is any sexual contact, including but not limited to intercourse (rape), that occurs without consent and/or through coercion.
Consent is a clear and freely given agreement for sexual contact.
- Consent is an ongoing process — consent to kissing does not necessarily mean consent to other sexual activity.
- Also, consent to sexual activity on one occasion does not necessarily mean continual consent — everyone involved must give and receive consent to sexual activity every time, even when involved in a long-term relationship or marriage.
- Saying nothing is not the same thing as consent, and non-resistance is not the same thing as consent.
- In order for consent to exist, everyone involved must be fully conscious, aware of the situation and free of any coercion.
- Anyone under the age of 18 is a minor, and is considered not capable of giving informed consent.
Coercion is any kind of pressure or persuasion used to influence a person's decision to engage in sexual activity. Coercion can be physical, verbal or emotional.
- Physical coercion is the most recognizable kind of pressure and includes actions such as holding someone down or continued kissing or sexual activity even when being told "no" or being pushed away.
- Verbal coercion includes behaviors like threats of physical violence, blackmailing, lying, name-calling or asking repeatedly for sexual involvement after being told "no."
- Emotional coercion is the most subtle type of pressure and includes actions like making someone feel obligated or guilty for not wanting to engage in sexual activity, using peer pressure, threatening to break up, etc.
- Sexual assault can happen to both men and women, and both men and women can be sexual assailants. It also can happen between people of the same sex.
- Sexual assault can occur between strangers or people who know each other, even those who are in a long-term relationship or are married.
Sexual assault is not about sex or an assailant's sexual desires. It's about exerting power and control over another person. This means that regardless of how someone dresses or acts or where or how they choose to spend their time, a person who is sexually assaulted is never to blame for the assault. The only person responsible for the assault is the assailant.


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2013 Season (Senior): Competed in the discus throw, hammer throw and weight throw...INDOOR: Competed in the weight throw at six events, including placing ninth at the Northern Athletics Conference Indoor Championships (Feb. 23) with a toss of 12.89 meters...Posted a season-best weight throw of 12.99 meters at the Wisconsin Red & White Open (Feb. 15)...OUTDOOR: Began outdoor season with a personal-best discus throw of 39.37 meters at the Rex Foster Invitational (Apr. 5)...Recorded a season-best toss in the hammer throw (35.51 meters) at the Benedictine Eagle Invitational (Apr. 13)...Placed 10th in the discus throw at the NAC Outdoor Championships (May 3-4).
2012 Seaosn (Junior): Competed in the discus throw, hammer throw and weight throw...Helped the men's team win the Northern Athletics Conference Indoor Championship...INDOOR: Finished sixth in the weight throw (13.05m) at the UW-Parkside Classic Open (Feb. 4)...Placed eighth in the weight throw (12.77m) at the NAC Indoor Championships (Feb. 25)...OUTDOOR: Was ninth in the discus throw (36.22m) at the Ted Haydon Invitational (Mar. 31)...Was eighth in the discus throw (35.25m) at the Cougar Invitational (Apr. 19-20)...Finished sixth in the discus throw (38.66m) and eighth in the hammer throw (36.80m) at the NAC Outdoor Championships (May 4-5).
High School (Watertown): A High Honor Roll student-athlete...Holds school records in both shot put (44' 5") and discus throw (141' 3")...Won a regional title in the discus throw his senior year...Was consistently in the top three at events for discus his senior year...Captained the track & field teams twice...Earned varsity letters in soccer and track & field.
Personal: Son of Allen and Deborah...Has one older brother, John.


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My summer reading lists are moving to LibGuides. Last year I tagged books in LibraryThing to complement the traditional list, but since my students know how to use LibGuides, I decided to try that platform this time. It is so easy to transfer an already made list of books and annotations to LibGuides! It takes just a minute per book - or less.
On the 7th-8th grade reading list home page I put the required reading, and since the seventh graders have a choice of three books, I put book trailers I found on YouTube so the kids could watch a bit of what each book is about. Then I challenged them to make better book trailers this summer - we'll see if any do. Also, since I haven't yet met our incoming seventh graders, I made my profile box a "Meet Your Librarian" box. The other tabs are named after genres, and feature 8-12 books each.
The book covers are links to Amazon, a feature of LibGuides. Each page also has a "user submission" box where students can submit links to their favorite books, allowing a place for them to contribute and potentially make the guide more relevant to their interests.
I am having fun making these slightly more dynamic lists for the older readers too, and each LibGuide has a down-loadable Word version of the summer reading choices, for those who like to have printed copies. I am adding required reading for Honors and AP classes as well. This could really revolutionize summer reading for us - I hope the students like it!
Do you use LibGuides for summer reading? Or do you use a different method for sharing books? please share!
Ideas, resources, book reviews, and discussions especially for independent School Librarians.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Summer Reading List on LibGuides
Posted by elisabeth abarbanel at 9:00 PM
Labels: LibGuides, summer reading lists
4 comments:
- ClaireMay 6, 2010 at 6:20 AM
I hadn't considered using LibGuides for summer reading , but love them for research projects. This is a really good idea!ReplyDelete
Thanks! I am still having fun with it. I am almost done with the ones for the upper grades. I hope the kids like them!ReplyDelete
Very cool! I'm so glad the days of creating our old paper lists are over!ReplyDelete
Yay! a student submitted a book link to one of the guides! http://bwscampus.libguides.com/content.php?pid=112416&sid=846502 Take a look! could be the beginnings of a student/librarian summer-long collaborative reading list!ReplyDelete
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Update 8:15PM: Windows Phone Central can now confirm a few things about this story. The phablet will be a 6 inch, 1080p, quad core device with gdr3 and a 20MP camera. It will be reportedly very thin with a slight camera hump akin to the Lumia 925. The tablet, a separate device, will be RT based.
We have it on good authority that Nokia is planning an event for the end of next month. It's expected to take place in New York City over two days, September 26th and the 27th. What's happening? We've seen leaks for a Nokia branded tablet running Windows RT, but we've also heard rumors of larger smartphones on the horizon.
Sources with Reuters are backing up that idea of a "phablet" coming soon.
Reuters is saying that at that September event in NYC we will see a new large screened Windows Phone finally announced. Phablets, as you know, are those devices that technically you'd consider a smartphone, but they're so big they straddle the boundary into small tablet land. Which means we'd be seeing GDR3 at the end of September too. Why?
A device between 5 to 6 inches has a pretty big screen. Samsung is fairly dominant in this market with their Galaxy Note lineup of devices, which support screens with resolutions of 1080p. We've long heard that GDR3, the next update for Windows Phone, will bring support for device resolutions with 1080p. So could this device coming be the rumored Lumia 825 with a 5-inch display, quad-core processor, and 1080p screen? Possible.
We'll off course be on hand in New York next month to bring you guys and gals all the details around the event and future products.
Source: Reuters


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Conn. panel offers 2 sets of gun recommendations
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A legislative working group, unable to craft a bipartisan package of gun reforms, instead forwarded two sets of recommendations Tuesday to legislative leaders who must now write a final bill for the entire General Assembly to consider.
Democrats and Republicans stressed how the parties' dueling packages include about 16 commonalties, such as universal background checks for all firearms sales. But the sides differ on two key issues in the wake of the Dec. 14 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School: expanding the reach of Connecticut's assault weapons ban and banning large-capacity ammunition magazines.
The Democrats, who control the General Assembly, want to expand the state's definition of an assault weapon to include more guns. While residents would be forbidden from purchasing these weapons, the state's gun manufacturers would still be allowed to produce them. The Democrats also called for banning large-capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Republicans, meanwhile, called for increasing the age from 18 to 21 years old for those who can purchase "a center fire rifle" that uses a magazine with the capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The provision would not apply to members of the military. They also called for increasing requirements for ammunition purchases.
Despite such differences, there was optimism that a bill both Democrats and Republicans could support will be ready for a vote this month, even though Democratic Senate President Donald Williams Jr. and Democratic House Speaker Brendan Sharkey will ultimately sign off on the final version.
"It seems to me that we have an opportunity here to speak with one voice and we ought to be able to do that with as much as we can and not all that we can," said Rep. Craig Miner, R-Litchfield, the co-chairman of the gun violence working group, when asked whether he's concerned that Williams and Sharkey will add gun control proposals they support to the bill, risking GOP support.
In January, state legislative leaders vowed to come up with a bipartisan response to the Newtown shooting, which left 20 first-graders and six educators dead, saying the eyes of the country were watching Connecticut and how it addressed the tragedy. Three subcommittees of a special task force were charged with making recommendations on gun violence, mental health care and school safety.
Besides the gun violence subcommittee, the mental health group also released its recommendations on Tuesday. That panel came up with four consensus items, including the creation of a task force to study Connecticut's mental health system and make recommendations for improvements affecting 16- to 25-year-olds, such as closing gaps in private insurance coverage and improving early intervention and treatment.
The mental health subcommittee did not reach bipartisan consensus on more contentious issues such as involuntary outpatient commitment, gun permit restrictions for people with mental health issues and mandatory reporting requirements for mental health professionals.
The school safety subcommittee submitted its consensus report last month to legislative leaders for consideration.
While some complaints were voiced by members of the gun violence subcommittee that a consensus report was not issued, Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, D-New Haven, said the panel's task was more controversial than that of the other three groups.
"I think what we've done today does advance the process and get us closer to something we can vote on sooner rather than later," he said.
Both parties suggested a statewide deadly weapon offender registry containing names of people convicted of certain crimes involving a deadly weapon. It would be available only to law enforcement. Both parties also called for increased penalties for firearms trafficking and other gun crimes; expanded requirements for the safe storage of firearms; and bans on the sale of all armor-piercing bullets.
An informational hearing will likely be scheduled before the vote by the full legislature, which Williams wants before March 13.
Robert Crook, executive director of the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen, said his members would oppose many of the proposals, especially ideas put forward by the Democrats, such as limits on ammunition magazines and assault-style weapons.
"If we have a public hearing, we'll show up with crowds," he said. "And facts."
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Feb. 18, 2006
An attempt to get back on the winning track in game two of the War Eagle Classic fell short Friday evening as the Lipscomb Lady Bisons fell 11-1 to Jacksonville State at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala.
Jacksonville State scored seven runs in the first three innings, and added four more in the fifth to end the game early due to the lead.
Allison Tyree pitched for the Lady Bisons allowing nine hits and eight earned runs. She struck out four and walked four.
Christine Pierce started the game for Jacksonville State. She gave up three hits and one unearned run in four innings. Amy Brown came on in relief and threw a scoreless and hitless fifth inning.
The Lady Bisons lone run came in the bottom of the fourth inning. With one out. Julia Davidson reached base on an error by the centerfielder, advancing to third on the play. She was drive home on a single to center field by Heather Collins.
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On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court is set to hold an 80-minute argument session that will probe one of the thorniest areas of the ongoing debate over the influence of money in politics.
At issue is whether the high court should overturn two key legal precedents justifying restrictions on corporate speech during federal elections.
Specifically, the justices are examining to what extent corporations enjoy a First Amendment free-speech right to engage in political speech by producing broadcast commercials and films in the days and weeks before an election.
The case revolves around a decision by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to block video-on-demand broadcasts of a conservative group's unflattering examination of Hillary Rodham Clinton. The 90-minute film is called "Hillary: The Movie."
The group, Citizens United, wanted to show it during the 2008 election season.
The FEC ruled that the film was the equivalent of a campaign-attack advertisement that could be regulated under the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
The group said the action amounted to government censorship of protected political speech.
The case, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, was argued and submitted to the court for decision this past March. But in late June, the court asked the parties to submit new briefs addressing broader First Amendment issues, including why the justices shouldn't overturn two related legal precedents established in 1990 and 2003. Both precedents expanded the constitutional justification for strict limits on corporate spending in federal elections.
Campaign-finance restrictions are generally justified as a means to combat quid pro quo corruption or the appearance of such corruption. The concern is that corporations might buy influence and receive special favors if large amounts of corporate money are instrumental in electing or defeating a particular candidate.
In 1990, the high court embraced a different justification for limiting corporate involvement in elections. Instead of focusing on the corrupting influence of corporate dollars on candidates, the court said such limits could be justified under the Constitution to prevent a corrupting influence on the election process itself.
In a case called Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the majority justices declared that the government had a compelling interest in preventing corporations from using their massive financial resources to drown out other voices in an election. The Constitution, the court said, permits the government to enforce a level playing field during campaign seasons to prevent wealthy corporate interests from distorting the political landscape.
That 1990 decision and its antidistortion rationale were reaffirmed in 2003, when the high court upheld similar corporate-spending restrictions in the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
Now, the court is reexamining those decisions.
Three justices – Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, and Clarence Thomas – have already announced their willingness to overturn them. The big question is whether Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito are willing to join the three to form a five-vote majority.
On Wednesday, all the justices will hear arguments from both sides.
US Solicitor General Elena Kagan and reform advocates are playing down the "level playing field" aspect of the Michigan case and instead are emphasizing the potential corruptive influence of corporate money in elections.
Huge independent spending by corporations holds the potential for corruption, says Tara Malloy of the Campaign Legal Center in Washington. "Total corporate profits in 2005 were $1 trillion," she says. "One could see that if a fraction of that was spent in a congressional race, that will overwhelm the race."
Ms. Malloy adds, "Even if corporate expenditures are independent, the vast treasuries available to corporations means that in a common-sense way, candidates probably will be appreciative and maybe even indebted to the corporations who spent on their behalf."
The suggestion that Citizens United was attempting to gain corrupt influence is misguided, says Theodore Olson, lawyer for the group. "The public can ... rest assured that 'Hillary' represents nothing more than one conservative ideological group's independently expressed views on Senator Clinton's political background and policy positions," he writes in his brief.
"[The high court's 1990] anti-distortion rationale – and its fundamental premise that to protect the marketplace of ideas the government must suppress political speech – is antithetical to the First Amendment," Mr. Olson writes.
For more about the free-speech issues in this case, click here.
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