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The largest SUV in the Audi range has recently undergone some big changes. The athletic appearance of the vehicle is emphasised by the sharper horizontal lines, striking quattro sideblades and the redesigned 3D-hexagonal single-frame grille.
The ideal family car, six of the sevens seats can be fitted with child seats. On the other hand, if you need more storage space the rear two seats can be folded electrically at the touch of a button.
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Foursquare and Starbucks have apparently missed the mark on their mobile offer because it wasn't compelling enough. In hindsight there was too much work involved for too little of a return. People had to become a mayor which could involve a lot of effort only to be rewarded with $1 off their coffee. There were other issues like people always seeing the same offers, (not) geo-targetting, being less worthwhile than other Starbucks promotions (e.g. their loyalty card) and letting Starbucks staff compete. Lots of lessons to be learned from this failure.
You can read more about it on diji and MediaPost. For a detailed analysis of what they did wrong take a look at Forrester.

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(CNN) — A small plane crashed in east Georgia on Wednesday night, leaving five people dead, authorities said.
The light jet aircraft landed at Thomson-McDuffie Regional Airport in Thomson, and ran off the end of the runway, according to Kathleen Bergen, a Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman.
Two people survived the crash and were rushed to a hospital, McDuffie County Sheriff Logan Marshall told CNN affiliate WJBF.
The flight took off from John C. Tune Airport in Nashville, Tennessee.
The two cities are about 350 miles apart; Thomson is about 30 miles west of Augusta.
The aircraft is a Hawker Beechcraft 390/Premier I.
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Cannondale Quick Carbon 1 - 2018
The ultimate hybrid bike just got a whole lot faster. Cannondale's Quick Carbon 1 is racing-bike light while maintaining its renowned comfort and ease of use. This versatile roadster is perfect for all your riding fun, from joining group rides and getting in better shape, to tackling charity centuries and everyday commuting. Its full carbon frame and fork naturally soak up road vibrations for a velvety-smooth and lively ride. The 22-speed Shimano 105 drivetrain, FSA cranks, and lightweight Maddux wheels float up hills, while powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes help you keep your speed under control. The ergonomic grips, Cannondale saddle, and upright geometry all contribute to the comfy ride, no matter if it's five blocks or 100 miles.
|Quick Full Carbon G2, SAVE, BB30
|Quick Si G2, Carbon, 1-1/8"
|Tange Si 1-1/8"
|Maddux DC3.0 Disc, double wall, 32-hole
|Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
|Stainless, 14g
|Schwalbe Lugano 700x28c
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|Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 660mm, 3deg rise, 10deg sweep
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|Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 12deg
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|Shimano M396 hydro disc
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- Light as a feather
- Brake Tuning Difficult
- Hydraulic Brakes Not Diy
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- Pavement (3)
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- Long recreational rides
- Reduces Back Strain
- Road Bike Alternative
- Perfect City Bike
- Road fitness riding, commuting, light off trail
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- Road fitness riding, commuting, light off trail
After riding a full suspension mountain bike (Klein) on and off road for 16 years, I finally decided to get a purpose built fitness bike for commuting to work (10 kms) and evening weekend rides. My starting point was finding a bike that was the right fit for me, although I wanted a light bike with good quality gear. I test rode several manufacturer's bikes in the "fitness" category including Cannondale, Specialized and Trek. The Trek was a bit too tight along the top bar making me feel too upright and cramped. The Specialized (carbon) was very light and quick handling, but I felt a bit stretched out on it and didn't care for the swept back handle bars. The Cannondale seemed about right, so I purchased the Quick Carbon 1. In the week or so I've had it, I've been on several rides and am enjoying it more and more with each ride. It is lightweight, has quick steering and the shift mechanism is similarly quick as well as very precise. Brakes have a very good feel and bring the bike to a quick effortless stop with moderate finger pressure and little noise. I haven't experienced any rubbing as mentioned by another reviewer here. The ride quality is exceptional. The bike is stiff when pedaling, but very forgiving over the many road imperfections in my riding area. My bike shop immediately switched the supplied 25 mm x 700 tires to 30 mm x 700 (at no charge) to get a bit more cushion on the road and more versatility on off road trails. I added a pair of Shimano XTR clipless pedals in place of the factory pedals. My only small quibble with the bike is with the rattling noise from the brake and shifter cables that tend to smack into each other on rougher road surfaces, interrupting what is otherwise a serene ride. I fully recommend this bike but if you wanted to save some money, I'm sure the Quick Carbon 2 would be a fine choice. My advice though: shop for the right bike fit first and the brand name second. Having said that, if the Cannondale fits you, get it!
I use this for fun ride and fitness and it is super light for a hybrid bike!!
- Top quality components
- Light responsive
- Comfortable Architecture
- Fun Ride Experience
- Great performance
- Brake Tuning Difficult
- Hydraulic Brakes Not Diy
Best Uses
- Reduces Back Strain
- Touring - Distance Rides
- Road Bike Alternative
- Light Trail Rides
- Urban commutes
I'm a life-long/avid cyclist who typically rides high-end road bikes. After back surgery and a year of PT, I was looking for a stright-bar alternative to a road bike but I didn't want to compromise on performance. I find that with bar-ends the more upright posture allows me to ride my normal 15-20 miles/day without causing back strain. The issue has been that the few straight-bar bikes I've tried have really been mountain bikes with road wheels. They've had mountain bike gearing and components and simply don't perform like a road bike. This bike is at the opposite end of that spectrum; it's a high-quality road bike with straight bars. It's a fun, comfortable, powerful ride. The gearing, high-end components, beautiful carbon frame with SAVE stays, and architecture all lend to a road bike feel and performance. The only complaint I have is the use of hydraulic and not mechanical disc brakes. Hydraulics are a must for hard-core mountain and trail rides. But I'll argue that this bike is more a road bike that will handle a light trail, but with the 700x28c tires I'd be VERY careful riding any non-paved trails. I actually cannot ever see riding this bike on anything but pavement. Mechanical discs on a road application still outperform rim brakes. I wish this bike had been loaded with mechanicals; the fussy (need special tools and experience) hydraulic brakes are a complication I don't want. I will be replacing them with mechanicals and I imagine the bike will ride better once I do. The hydraulics rub no matter what I do and the lack of adjustment capability on them is frustrating. I don't want to buy a whole new slate of special tools (bleed kits, etc...) and then have to take the time to hassle with the oil and learning how to adjust them. Yet neither do I want to have to haul my bike to my dealer for an adjustment every few weeks; the mechanicals I am ordering are fully adjustable - with dials on the caliper! That aside, everything from the seat & post to the stem, bars, gears, rims, etc... is simply stellar. It's not the sort of bike you buy and immediately start looking at the parts you want to replace. This one comes with everything a die-hard gear-head would want. I think it's really the ultimate in fitness/urban/commuter bikes... and I rode/tested several top carbon-bodied straight bar models from other top road-bike makers. The Quick Carbon 1 was more expensive but was head and shoulders above the others regarding the quality of the parts and the enjoyment/performance/comfort of the ride.
- Lightweight
- Great Components
- Durable
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Pavement
I would call this bike a "Rybrid" i.e. a cross between a road bike and a hybrid. It is fast, light, and a pleasure to ride and to look at. I was a C* rider with my Trek Fx 7.5 and this bike alone added about 3 mph and allowed me to join B rides. It is not difficult to maintain 15mph overall and 17mph on the flats with this bike. I took several trial rides to compare this bikes speed and handling with the "relaxed" road bikes made by Cervello and Cannondale. The small decrement in power transfer compared to a road bike that you may give up due to the upright geometry is more than compensated by the safety and comfort of the upright position. Beware that if you purchase this bike and go on group rides you will encounter at least one person every day who will ask something like "What is that? That is some cool looking bike"
- Durable
- Great Components
- Fast in city traffic
- Handles Well Off-road
- Handles extremely well
- Light as a feather
- Lightweight
Best Uses
- Perfect City Bike
I take this bike from Financial District to George Washington Bridge and Back in about an hour twenty minutes on West Side Highway bike path (approx 24 miles.) It is smooth, excellerates quick past mindless rent a bike riders and is quite nimble navigating around smart phone talking tourists that wonder unconsciously into the bike path near The Intrepid on 42 nd street. You can really appreciate the acceleration and handling in rapid city traffic where your life is at stake....superb stopping power...excellent exceleration from a red light stand still...absorbs street vibration beautifully even on cold days no buzzing fingers after dismount. I was going to sell this bike after a year of getting into shape and buy a lighter, faster racing bike in the $5000-$7000 range but in the city this bike is so versatile from central park to west side highway to Tribeca cobble stone streets that I can't bring myself to part with it.
- Great Components
- Lightweight
- Durable
Best Uses
- Long recreational rides
- Pavement
great bike
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Great Components
Best Uses
- Pavement
- Commuting
Great bike. Handles well. Very comfotable. I am very happy with this bike.


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After the Tamron 45mm f / 1.8 had recently proven itself very well on the Christmas market, I really also wanted to use it for theme shooting. The idea had haunted me for some time. The theme was "Little Red Riding Hood" and a matching outfit was found quickly after a short search found. The most important component was of course the red cape, combined with a white dress and a basket with bread, wine and apples.
Prague isn't called the Golden City for nothing. The metropolis on the Vltava offers many colours and countless photo opportunities, even on grey days. Caroline Lohrmann from the travel blog "Shavethewhales" was out and about with the Tamron 16-300mm travel zoom in the Czech capita. Here she talks about her highlights and reveals which motifs are really worthwhile.
Tamron announces the launch of an accessory that enables firmware updates and customized setups for selected lenses
February 22, 2016, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F016), the world's first*1 fast-aperture lens with VC (Vibration Compensation). Tamron's acclaimed VC makes it possible to take handheld photographs in dim light or at night. The 85mm SP lens uses LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements in the optical design to minimize color fringing and to achieve sharp and clear image quality with high-fidelity color.
February 22, 2016, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Morio Ono), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the SP 90mm F/2.8 MACRO 1:1 Di VC USD (Model F017). The new 90mm macro has been enhanced with advanced features and builds upon a legacy of superior optical performance. XY-Shift compensation has been newly added to reinforce VC functionality, further improving image stabilization from infinity to macro. Advancements in USD control software have also increased AF focusing speed, and optimally fine-tuned for various framing conditions. In addition, a high standard of Moisture-Proof and Dust-Resistant Construction has been added to prevent intrusion of dust or moisture, and a highly durable Fluorine Coating has been applied to the top element surface to prevent condensation and repel smudge-causing substances.


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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Keys To The Fleas: Paris
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- AnonymousJuly 13, 2010 at 1:05 AM
Oh how wonderful!ReplyDelete
I have just popped to Itunes and made a purchase!
Love Kristina x
hi- just dropped into your blog (not sure how!) and love it!ReplyDelete
Judith dearest! How lovely to see you again! You are truly missed during your time away! I just received a notice in my email about this wonderful event. I just love THe Paris Apartment; thank you for the details! AnitaReplyDelete
i just received my I Pad for the showroom and prdered my 1st I phone, opened an itune account...Paris fee market, I am ready! will test it in September while in ParisReplyDelete
what a cool idea - i will definitely check it out! now i want that app too!ReplyDelete
xox alison
That Claudia is just too fabulous! I lost my Iphone 3 months ago and have not replaced it since....this great news has inspired me to make the trip to apple to purchase another one for this great application. Thanks for the tip Judith.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Oh Judith, thank you for taking the time to write about the app! It was a labor of love and I am so grateful to your readers who are going to check it out here! I hope we can meet in Paris one day soon, ALL of us bloggers, wouldn't that be fun?! And then I could give you a big hug in person! Hope you're having a wonderful summer!ReplyDelete
This is awesome and thank you for sharing! What a marvelous journal you have. Like Anna Wintour, I love calling blogs journals. (*_*)ReplyDelete
gerre lynne
Oh wow - have just discovered this and will HAVE to make a purchase ! What a fabulous idea and congratulations to everyone involved - and to you for sharing it with us !ReplyDelete
I just got back from Paris and have been chronicling my adventures on my blog, Possess Your STYLE. One of my favorite things to do is go to the flea markets! I wish this app had been out last month when I was there - I will definitely use it the next timeI'm in Paris.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 18, 2010 at 5:19 AM
oh, so cute! have to have a look at it, although i do not have an iphone or ipod, hehe! ;)ReplyDelete
this is brilliant xReplyDelete
oh how interesting!!!ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing!
How FAB... I must get that on my iPhone... I want an APP of my artwork... must figure out how to do that... hmmmm...ReplyDelete
Late for sure! Thank you for the mention!!ReplyDelete


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What it is, how it works and why you should care
What it is
'Weldac' is EFD Induction's range of solid-state welders for tube and pipe welding. A standard Weldac system comprises a diode rectifier, IGBT inverter modules, an output section, busbar and operator control section. Although typically used with an induction coil for induction welding, Weldacs can also be fitted with contact heads for contact welding. Weldacs are available with power outputs of 50-2,200 kW. Low- and medium-power Weldacs are housed in a single cabinet. Those above 600 kW are housed in two.
But Weldac is much more than a physical welder. It also includes the support and back-up of EFD Induction, Europe's largest induction heating company. This support ranges from maintenance to operator training to spares logistics. And with a global network of factories, offices and workshops, this back-up is never too far away.
How it works
The Weldac is the benchmark of induction welders, offering levels of uptime, output and product quality that are unrivalled in the tube and pipe industry. Several factors contribute to this premium performance. Chief among them is the use of rugged, reliable IGBT transistors in the inverter. Previously, the generally accepted highest frequency range for these reliable IGBTs was 125-150 kHz. This meant that IGBT transistors were limited to welding large diameter pipe.
But then came EFD Induction's patented breakthrough. This innovation essentially 'splits' the system, reducing the maximum effective switching frequency of, say, a 400 kHz system into quarters of 100 kHz switching for each IGBT module. The end result is the Weldac delivers efficient power transfer at frequencies up to 500 kHz—and all delivered with the exceptional reliability that IGBT transistors are known for. In fact, our IGBT transistors are so reliable at high frequencies that the Weldac is the only tube and pipe welder to be backed by a five-year warranty for the system's inverter modules and driver cards.
Why you should care
The Weldac is a powerful and proven business tool that helps you in three key areas:
1. It reduces costs
2. It increases output
3. It improves quality
Of course, we wouldn't want you to just take our word for the commercial and technical benefits of the Weldac. That's why we urge you to read the many case stories, technical articles, testimonials and Return-on-Investment analyses we have on file.
But before you contact your nearest EFD Induction office for more information, take a few minutes to learn exactly how a Weldac can improve your business's costs, productivity and quality.
Read the full Exclusive Report: The EFD Induction Weldac
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Next time you're out on a trail ride and you bypass that tricky part of the trail, that makes your toenails curl and get shorts in a wad, just remember: it's okay. If it wasn't difficult a car could do it. Be glad this guy isn't riding behind you… He just might show you up. Just image what this Crown Vic could do with a locker?
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To set a good example to children, we now ban smoking in public areas, bus stops, parks, etc. But in setting this example, we also have said that its OK to smoke pot recreationally and that we now can serve alcoholic beverages at the childrens museum.
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- PTSD affects 'one in 13 by age of 18'
- Churches no longer have to hold Sunday services
- Government faces High Court action over children's rights
- Alesha MacPhail murder: Boy, 16, found guilty
- Abdul Deghayes death: Man charged with murder of Syria pair's brother
- Labour anti-Semitism claims: Jewish group backs Corbyn
- Web watchdog warns over knee-jerk regulation of social networks
- Bollard cover knitter determined to keep knitting despite vandals
- The Independent Group: What we know so far
- Isle of Wight cerebral palsy author writes autobiography with his nose
- Insects decline: What do insects actually do?
- Why is this horse dressed like a zebra?
- Brit Awards 2019: the highlights
- RAF Tornado retirement: Journalist gets queasy on goodbye flight
- Bereaved mum wins benefit case after daughter's death
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- Newspaper headlines: Another Brexit revolt, and 'pure evil' teen
- How to build the perfect model railway
- University of Cambridge reveals 'changing face of UK' in aerial photos
- Quiz of the Week: Who popped the question?
- The murderer who's opening a youth centre
- The students recycling clothes for London Fashion Week
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Despite loss, Sveum backs Villanueva
Carlos Villanueva gave his manager exactly what he asked of him. It still wasn't enough.
Villanueva tossed six strong innings, giving up only four hits, while striking out four and walking two in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louios Cardinals on Friday.
The only runs scored off Villanueva came during a two-run first inning -- and it ended up being the difference. Despite the rocky first, manager Dale Sveum had nothing but positives on Villanueva's outing.
"It was perfect," said Sveum. "Six innings, 90 pitches, obviously settled down after the first inning. Everything got much sharper and he did a great job."
It was the tenth start of the season for Villanueva (2-5) and his second after returning from a two-month stint in the bullpen.
"I don't want to say it's like a light switch, but when it comes to (going between starting and relieving) I can adapt real quick," Villanueva said. "I felt good, my arm's been feeling strong. Maybe my time in the bullpen helped me rest it a little bit. Hopefully I can continue to give the boys a chance to win in the second half."
Villanueva's day didn't start out as well as he'd hoped. Matt Carpenter led off the game with a single and one out later, Carlos Beltran tripled him in. Allen Craig singled in Beltran to give the Cardinals a 2-0 lead that St. Louis would never relinquish.
After going hitless in four plate appearances on Thursday, Beltran bounced back with three hits and was a home run short of the cycle.
"Yesterday wasn't a good one and today was better, for sure," Beltran said. "That's baseball. Some days you feel like you come to the ballpark and you try and nothing works out your way, and today it seems like everything worked out my way."
With an unusual 3:05 start at Wrigley Field, the shadows made things difficult in batter's box and reliever-turned-starter Joe Kelly took advantage of his team jumping out to a quick lead. Kelly (2-3) allowed three hits and a run in 5 1-3 innings, striking out four and walking two.
"You definitely want to be playing with the lead," Sveum said. "It isn't too fun to hit in those kind of shadows. You can tell there aren't a whole lot of good approaches or good swings when those shadows are out."
The sun also played tricks on the outfielders, as right fielder Nate Schierholtz had trouble picking up the ball all day and had a ball get by him when he dove for a Rob Johnson line drive in the seventh. Johnson would end up getting a triple and would come around to score a crucial run on Carpenter's double, on a ball that got by centerfielder Brian Bogusevic who also attempted to make a diving catch.
Starlin Castro went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and he cut the lead in half with a solo home run in the eighth.
But the Cubs would get no closer as the next six batters went down in order with Edward Mujica pitching a perfect ninth to earn his 26th save in 27 opportunities.


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The MLB All-Star Game is one of the few times during the season when baseball writers across the country congregate in a single city. When that happens, their conversations inevitably turn from their hatred of their jobs to the one thing that keeps them going through their existence: food. This year, the venue was Kansas City, home of some pretty awesome barbecue joints, which meant a steady stream of tweets and quips on just which restaurant served the best BBQ. We've done the honor of giving you a sampling of their thoughts on this important matter.
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Find my iPhone - also referred to as Find my iPod or Find my iPad on those devices - has always been a great way to help you find your phone or tablet under a sofa, in another room, or even at a restaurant, coffee shop, theater, or similar public place. It's been great for lost devices. Stolen devices, not so much. Now, with iOS 7, Apple is addressing theft with what they hope is a powerful new deterrent - activation lock. With Talk Mobile 2013 security week underway, lets see how it stands up...
Here's what Apple has to say about Find my iPhone for iOS 7 in general:
Losing your iPhone feels lousy. Thankfully, Find My iPhone can help you get it back. But if it looks like that's not going to happen, new security features in iOS 7 make it harder for anyone who's not you to use or sell your device. Now turning off Find My iPhone or erasing your device requires your Apple ID and password. Find My iPhone can also continue to display a custom message, even after your device is erased. And your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can reactivate it. Which means your iPhone is still your iPhone. No matter where it is.
And here's what Apple's show off so far:
- Find my Friends will, following the launch of iOS 7, sport a newly redesigned iOS 7-style interface. ('Natch.)
- There's a Lost Mode which track down your iOS device and shows its approximate location on a map, much as it always had. There are also handy buttons to enter Lost Mode, and well as to play a sound and to remotely wipe the device.
- If a thief wants to try and disable Find my iPhone, or wipe the phone to disable tracking, activation lock will force them to enter your Apple ID and password first, and if not entered, prevent any software tampering with the tracking.
- If you remotely wipe a device, you can re-activate it using activation lock and your Apple ID and password as well.
iPhones and iPads are valuable targets for criminals and activation lock looks like a good way to make the devices less attractive. While it probably won't do much to slow down crooks who want to grab iPhones and iPads for parts, anyone hoping to resell a functional device now has to worry about circumventing activation lock as well.
Activation lock has already been put through its paces by the San Francisco District Attorney which is promising, though we'll have to wait and see how it performs, long term, before we have any idea how successful it in the real world.
Still, doing something is far better than doing nothing. Kudos to Apple for trying to make iOS devices higher hanging fruit.
Activation lock ships as part of iOS 7 this fall. The updated Find my Friends app will presumably be released at the same time as well.


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If you've been buying the dollar against the yen, congratulations. It has been one of the most popular currency trades in recent weeks - and one of the most successful.
After a run like that, does the trade still have legs?
You betcha, says Kathy Lien, managing director at BK Asset Management.
"While it's tempting to say this move has gotten overdone, let's try to pick a top, I think doing so would be like standing in front of a runaway train," she says.
Lien told CNBC's Melissa Lee that even though the dollar has risen about 12% against the yen since the beginning of 2012's fourth quarter, by her count the pair is "fairly valued, not overvalued." Also, new trading data shows that net long positions in the dollar-yen pair, while large, have declined for two straight weeks. That means, Lien says, "that there are still some people sitting on the sidelines who may want to get back in."


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Registrar's Office Forms
A variety of forms are used to request different information from Fort Hays State University Registrar's Office. Here are some forms used:
Transcript Request Form Transcript requests must be in writing./future-international/Admission-Requirements/ The transcript fee increased from $2 to $5 per transcript on July 1, 2009. For details on requesting your Fort Hays State University transcript, please read about Requesting a Transcript.
Academic Appeal Form This form is used to request a waiver of university policy. For example, you might feel you had special circumstances where you need to drop or withdraw from a course after the University deadline or wish to request a different percentage refund other than the amount you received.
Course Description Request Form Other schools occasionally need descriptions of courses from previous university catalogs. If you are asked to provide this information to another college or university, use this form.
Application for Admission Ready to become a Tiger? First-time applicants should complete and submit the application for admission to the University. A one-time application fee is required.
Re-Entry Application for Admission Already a Tiger and returning after one semester or more away from Fort Hays? If you are not currently enrolled at Fort Hays or have laid out at least one semester (Spring or Fall), you will need to complete a re-entry application so we can update your information. No fee is associated with re-applying to Fort Hays, but if you have been at another school in the meantime, we will need transcripts from that school.
Admission Application/Pre-enrollment Form Just want to enroll in a summer workshop? The application process for these types of programs can be condensed for certain individuals on this "short course enrollment form."
Application Requirements for International Students If you are not a citizen of the United States, you will need to complete a few extra documents to be considered for admission. Fort Hays also offers an Intensive English Program.
Application for Undergraduate Degree--complete only if you are finishing your degree program this semester (To access this form, you must log into TigerTracks, then go under Online Services).
Application for In-State Residency
Official Name Change Request Recently had a change in marital status? If you have had a legal change to your name, please complete the Official Name Change Request and submit it to the Registrar's Office.
Privacy Request The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student records. However, you may request a restriction on ALL of your Directory Information. Visit with the Registrar's Office Welcome Center for more details about a privacy request.


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letutor needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 175 designs submitted by 41 freelance designers.
i Language School
i Language School teaches conversational foreign language classes using online video chat. Students are able to gain invaluable experience by receiving lessons and getting real speaking practice with a native speaking teacher from the convenience of their home or office.
Adults who want to learn a foreign language for social, travel or business reasons. We teach over a dozen languages and work with adults and kids but adults are our main focus.
We are looking for a logo that projects a professional business feel but keeps things, fun, personal (meaning accessible and not corporate), and builds trust.
What we don't want;
- Overly polished or brushed metal or mirrors images. Basically we're not looking of for an Apple or web 2.0 design.
- Too corporate
- A cliche language education logo
What we do want; You can see our parent site to get an idea of what we've done in the past. http://www.letutor.com
- A mix of a trustworthy primary color with a fun accent color
- A professional and trust inducing feel without being stuffy.
Delivery Format: Illustrator file
Otherwise we trust your skills and look forward to seeing what kind of awesome designs you can come up with. Feel free to submit more than one design if you have different ideas. May the best designer win.
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Ask your average person what a "time clock" is, and they'll probably picture one of these:
Blame pop culture, or the fact that many businesses still use these clunky eyesores, but the image of a wall clock with rows of employee punch cards beside it remains common, even in the digital age. Perhaps you still think of employee time clocks this way too.
Here's a more accurate representation of what a "time clock" looks like today:
Employee time card in TSheets
This is employee time clock software, and it provides workers and HR departments much more functionality and flexibility than the old wall clock ever could.
If you're looking into replacing your organization's time clock system, or are buying one for the very first time, this helpful Buyer's Guide will take you through what you need to know about employee time clock software and apps before you make a purchase.
Here's what we'll cover:
What Is Time Clock Software?
Common Functionality of Employee Time Clock Software
How Much Does Employee Time Clock Software Cost?
On-Premise vs. Cloud-based Time Clock Software
Is This Different From Time and Attendance Software?
Security Features to Look for in Employee Time Clock Apps
Time clock software allows businesses to capture work hours electronically. Employees can clock in and out using a computer, tablet, smartphone or smartwatch, while managers and HR departments can use the system to do things such as track shifts and generate reports.
Approving employee hours in Zenefits
Time clock software is available as a stand-alone tool (e.g., TimeClick), but is more often part of a workforce management suite with integrated applications such as personnel tracking and payroll. For example, work hours captured by a time clock application can be automatically entered into an integrated payroll application to calculate accurate wages.
Looking at the many employee time clock software options, here are some of the common capabilities you can find:
|Clock in and out
|Track hours with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
|Manual time entry
|Manually enter or change logged hours.
|Time tracking
|See how many hours anyone has worked in a given time period.
|PTO tracking
|Track the accrual and usage of paid time off (PTO).
|Payroll integration
|Use time clock data to calculate accurate wages and overtime pay.
|Generate time and pay reports.
In addition to the features above, some employee time clock platforms have advanced functionality for things like:
The cost of employee time clock software depends on what type of licensing model your vendor uses: perpetual licensing or subscription licensing.
With perpetual licensing, you pay for the software upfront to use it indefinitely. This requires a considerable investment initially, but costs decrease substantially over time. Don't be surprised to pay $10,000 or more with this model.
With subscription licensing, you pay to use the software on a monthly or annual basis. Your subscription price may be a flat fee, for example, $20 per month, or it could be based on how many employees will use the system—something like $5 per employee per month.
Depending which licensing option you go with, and which deployment option you choose (see below), be sure to budget accordingly. As our Total Cost of Ownership Calculator shows, the costs for each option tends to equal out over time.
Software Advice Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
With time clock software, and most software in general, there are two deployment options that buyers can choose from: on-premise and cloud-based (also known as web-based or software-as-a-service).
On-premise time clock software is hosted internally on your company's own servers. This deployment model enables you to manage your own data and connect to the system without needing an internet connection. If you don't have your own servers though, or an IT team to manage them, this option may be impractical.
Cloud-based time clock software, on the other hand, is hosted on the software vendor's servers and is accessed using a web browser and internet connection. The nice thing here is that the vendor handles all of the hosting, maintenance and upgrade duties. Should your internet connection cut out though, you won't be able to access your time clock software.
When it comes to software products related to managing employee work hours, there are a lot of names that get thrown around, e.g., time clock software, time tracking software, time and attendance software, employee scheduling software.
Don't fret. Time clock, time tracking and time and attendance software all mean the same thing. All of these systems have functionality for employees to clock in and out and for managers and HR departments to track hours worked.
The one exception is employee scheduling software. These platforms track hours, but they also often include more advanced functionality for things such as shift scheduling, shift switching and schedule distribution. If that sounds more like what you're looking for, check out this guide to employee scheduling software.
A big reason the employee wall clock has persisted for so long in all of its variations with thumb readers and elaborate passcodes, is simple: You want to be sure your employees are who they say they are, and that they're actually working between when they clock in and when they clock out. It's a valid concern. In a 2015 survey, we found 43 percent of employees exaggerate how much time they work during shifts, resulting in substantial payroll losses.
Photo ID clock in with Asure
When researching employee time clock apps, look out for some of these security features to prevent your employees from committing things such as time theft (when a worker clocks in or out and doesn't work) and buddy punching (when an employee's friend clocks in for them):
|Photo ID
|Require workers to take a picture when they clock in and out.
|Lockout periods
|Ensure employees can only clock in and out during certain times.
|Receive an email or text when an employee starts late or leaves early.
|Have employees sign with their finger or mouse when they clock in and out.
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Fennel-Mustard Butter
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/3-inch thickness
- 1
- 4 anchovy fillets, chopped
- 4 cups thinly sliced radicchio
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
Recipe Preparation
For Fennel-Mustard Butter
Stir fennel seeds in small skillet over high heat until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Place in spice mill and grind to coarse powder. Transfer to small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
For Chicken
Whisk oil, lemon juice, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour oil mixture over. Turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
Heat 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat. Add 3 chicken breasts with some of marinade to each skillet; sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Place 2 teaspoons fennel-mustard butter atop each chicken breast. Melt 1/4 cup mustard-fennel butter in 1 skillet over medium-high heat. Add anchovies; mash with fork. Stir in radicchio and capers; sauté until radicchio just begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Spoon radicchio atop chicken breasts.


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Friday, February 17, 2012
* Ballerina Paper Dolls With Cupcake Wrapper Skirts
This project first appeared this summer on The Crafty Crow blog,
it was a guest post by another blogger named Merilee from Mer Mag blog.
She made adorable paper doll ballerinas as part of the summer book and a craft series
with the book "Chasing Degas."
It was such a fun girlie craft I knew my little ballerina "C" would love it.
They used crepe paper (party streamers) for their tu-tus,
I substituted with cupcake wrappers!
Merilee has a printable template you can get here.
But, I just drew a bunch of ballerinas free hand with colored sharpies
on white card stock paper. Then we got to work cutting them out.
"C" was excited when I showed her the cupcake wrappers
and explained that she could make skirts for the dancers.
She colored some dolls and asked me to color some with her.
She added skirts to all of our dolls.
Cutting and gluing the cupcake wrappers to make skirts was her favorite part.
I put all of the ballerina making materials in a basket and left it on the art studio table.
It's been fun to find little dancers around the house!
One of "C"s sweet ballerina paper dolls.
I love how she made a leotard out of a cupcake wrapper to match the tu-tu.
"C" even made one into a card for her ballet teacher!
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Long-suffering Portsmouth fans finally had something to smile about this weekend when their team battled its way past Birmingham to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, but they are still rock bottom of the Premier League, even before the authorities deduct nine points for the club going into administration. However poor their performances have been so far this season, it is off the pitch where the situation has been absolutely desperate.
On 30 December Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a winding up order against Portsmouth in respect of unpaid taxes (VAT, PAYE and National Insurance contributions), which was debated in the High Court on 10 February when the club was given one week to draw up a statement of its financial affairs. Although they managed to produce this (big deal), it did not prevent the club announcing on 25 February that they would enter administration with debts of over £70m.
They still need to find £14m to operate through April, while they have been ordered to return to the High Court on 15 March, as doubts have been raised by HMRC over the independence of the administrator Andrew Andronikou, who they believe may have links with the current owner Balram Chainrai. Further evidence of Portsmouth's financial incompetence, if any were needed, came with the players' wages being paid late three times in four months and, most embarrassingly, the website being temporarily shut down after the bill was not paid.
"Leave in Silence"
In their own misguided version of musical chairs, Portsmouth have somehow had four owners already this season. They kicked-off the new campaign under Alexandre "Sacha" Gaydamak, son of the colourful Arcadi, who was accused of making money from illegal arms deals by the Sunday Times. Having spent money like it was going out of fashion, Sacha was apparently badly impacted by the credit crunch, so in August decided to sell the club to "Doctor" Sulaiman Al-Fahim, the self-proclaimed power broker behind Abu Dhabi United Group's takeover of Manchester City, who faces an arrest warrant in the United Arab Emirates for an alleged dispute in a major real estate deal.
Just 40 days later, Al-Fahim gave up trying to find the money to complete the purchase and sold 90% of the shares to Ali al-Faraj, who has never been seen at Fratton Park. According to the Portsmouth hierarchy, he is some sort of commodity broker, but however he makes his money, precious little of it found its way to the South coast. The resultant financial difficulties meant that Balram Chainrai took ownership, but this seems to be more a case of an exasperated creditor attempting to protect himself and/or pick up Portsmouth's major asset (the ground) on the cheap.
The only constant throughout this nightmare period has been the Chief Executive, Peter Storrie, who has been with the club since early 2002. This is the man who managed to introduce just about the only penniless "billionaires" in the Middle East to his club and presided over a reign of staggering financial ineptitude. How could one of the highest paid CEOs in the Premier League with over 20 years experience not realise that signing shedloads of ordinary players on exorbitant wages was going to lead to ruin?
The only skill he has demonstrated has been his ability to manipulate the media into somehow believing that he is the good guy in this sorry tale. In fact, Storrie has plenty of previous with all of his former clubs going on to suffer from financial problems.
"Money for nothing"
He was the first paid Managing Director at West Ham in 1991, where the supporters staged a sit-down protest on the pitch against his bond scheme, which was subsequently withdrawn. Years later, his reverse Midas touch had its effect with West Ham forced to make a fire sale to the porn barons. After he was sacked in 1999, Storrie turned up as Southend United's Chief Executive, where he came under fire for his whopping (at the time) salary of £120,000. Southend are, of course, currently facing a winding up order.
Storrie then took the role of Executive Deputy Chairman at Notts County, whose own shambolic saga of mysterious owners and unpaid debts has rivaled Portsmouth in the race to win basket case of the year. Obviously, Storrie's connection to these troubled clubs is purely a coincidence in the same way that his old mucker Harry Redknapp is in no way responsible for the financial crises that have damaged all his former clubs (Bournemouth, West Ham, Southampton and, er, Portsmouth).
Storrie's standard defence is the laughable assertion that he is only an employee of the club. Sounding like a spoiled child stamping his foot, he has produced this line time after time. Last month he stated, "People have got to appreciate that I am the Chief Executive of the club. I am an employee. I am not the owner and it's the owners that make the decisions and run the club." His version of events, namely that he was never involved, has been frequently repeated, "At the end of the day I am simply an employee of the club and I only carry out the instructions of the owner." Only following orders? Heard that one somewhere before.
In recent weeks, he has been even more explicit about his lack of accountability: in January he told ESPN, "I am no longer involved in the finances. I am not involved in the transfer negotiations"; after the administration, "While accepting as Chief Executive of Portsmouth Football Club that it was inevitable that criticism would come my way (really?), the overall funding of the business was the responsibility of the owner." Apart from covering his ample backside, this does rather beg the question: what the hell was he doing?
"Is the money over there?"
Despite the numerous denials, at other times Storrie has claimed to be running the club. He described Sacha Gaydamak as a hands-off owner, leaving Storrie to make the operational decisions. Similarly, Storrie said that Ali al-Faraj "doesn't like publicity. He'll let me run the club day to day." His old "partner in crime" Harry Redknapp also dropped Storrie in it, magnificently proving the old adage "with friends like these, who needs enemies", when he described Storrie's responsibilities in his own inimitable style, "I don't have anything to do with transfers. Peter Storrie handles all that."
Indeed, Storrie has occasionally portrayed himself as the hero of the hour, the saviour of the club fighting off all and sundry. Last year, he gave The Mirror a lengthy interview explaining his pivotal role in securing the "deal that is set to revolutionise the Premier League club."The article was entitled "Peter Storrie exclusive: how I sealed Portsmouth takeover deal with Sulaiman Al Fahim" and read like a thriller with Storrie as some sort of daring James Bond figure. When he had a difference of opinion with Southampton fans, he took out an onion, shed some tears, but then valiantly insisted that he could not abandon Portsmouth when he was so close to preventing the club from going under. Up, up and away, Superman!
"What's the Storrie, morning glory?"
His resolute protection of the club included a bizarre defence against those Match of the Day pundits who dared to raise questions about the whereabouts of the cash generated by the club, "The bulk of the money has gone to the players in wages. The cost of the players' wages this year is £37m. Last season, when it was running at its height, it was £52m, and the year before it was £42m. The vast majority of the money over the last two to three years has gone on players' wages and also on their transfer fees." He says this as if it was an act of God and nothing to do with the executive management, i.e. him.
Of all people, the News of the World highlighted the fact that salaries were an obscene 91% of the club's income in 2007. The 2008 accounts reported income of £71m, but this included £49m broadcasting income from Sky, which will significantly fall after the inevitable relegation to the Championship (after the parachute payments have ended). This would represent another downward spin in the club's vicious circle, as it surely cannot survive on its paltry £12m gate income, which is severely limited due to Fratton Park's meagre 20,000 capacity.
As Storrie so astutely says, the high salary bill is a result of the insane transfer policy. After making a loss of £23m in 2007, the club appeared to be intoxicated by winning the FA Cup in 2008 and went on a £53m spending spree (net £36m after sales), which was one reason for another large loss of £17m in 2008.
Speaking of salaries inevitably brings us on to John Utaka, the non-scoring forward, who cost the club a mere £7m, but is reported to be on £80,000 a week. Harry Redknapp leapt to the defence of his former club, "'People talk nonsense about wages, you see all this rubbish about John Utaka earning eighty grand a week, he's not. He's earning £28,000 a week. Peter Storrie told me that. Peter showed me his contract the other week."
Leaving aside the issue of confidentiality with Storrie apparently happy to show private documents to the manager of another club, how stupid do they think we are? We know how footballers' contracts are structured with numerous add-ons: appearance fees, bonuses for goals scored, trophies won, relegation avoided, etc. After all, this is the CEO who negotiated a bonus scheme which paid out far more than Portsmouth earned for their Wembley success.
"When Harry Met Storrie"
The accounts also reveal that the club has been charged £1.2m in late payment fines in the last four years, which is hardly a sign of financial expertise. We probably did not need Nick O'Reilly, a partner at Vantis business recovery services, to inform us that he was shocked at the poor financial management at Fratton Park after he had been given unlimited access to Pompey's financial affairs, as his damning opinion only confirmed most fans' worst fears. Storrie also moaned that he was "fed up with everyone highlighting the debts without bothering to look at the assets of this football club."
Well, the administrator told us that the debts were north of £70m, while the assets probably only amount to £36m, based on the £15m fixed assets (essentially the ground) in the 2008 accounts and £21m for the players. Storrie had estimated a market value for the squad of £38m in the statement of affairs provided to the court, but HMRC went with the £21m valuation and I know who I would rather believe. Either way, the assets are clearly much lower than the debt, which is why the banks decided to pull the plug. The growing debt is the reason why interest payments doubled in 2007 and then tripled in 2008. Frightening stuff.
You might think that this calamitous performance would be reflected in Storrie's remuneration. You would be wrong. His reported salary of £1.2m makes him one of the best-rewarded Chief Executives in the Premier League. Unbelievably, this represented a 30% increase over the previous year in spite of the collapse in the club's finances.
In fact, the accounts that were filed showed that Portsmouth's highest paid director (Storrie) was given a total of £2.0m in salary, bonuses and pension contributions, but the club even managed to cock this up and had to "clarify" the figure, correcting it to £1.2m. Storrie took umbrage at these revelations, "I am sick and tired of lies that have been written. I was unfairly criticised for earning vast amounts of money. I've seen £1.4m bandied around, but my basic salary is less than half of what's reported." You're having a laugh - £700,000 for essentially destroying a football club? That seems well above the going rate to me.
"You're having a laugh"
Storrie's argument actually raises another issue. His bonus is "in recognition of me keeping the club going by selling players." In other words, he took a cut of each transfer fee, thus acting more like a player's agent than a chief executive. Come to think of it, if the club were paying agents to arrange player sales, why on earth would you also need to give the chief executive a slice of the pie? Harry Redknapp was apparently remunerated in the same way, but that does not begin to justify this enormous conflict of interest.
The only reason I can think of that helps to explain Storrie's vast package is his relentless optimism, though some might prefer to think of this as a string of false promises. Storrie has always looked on the bright side of life. Back in 2008, he announced plans for a grand new stadium overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, "We have moved into a new era with the backing of owner Alexandre Gaydamak and these are very exciting times for the club, both on and off the field."
A year ago, he reassured fans, "We're financially sound now. The moves that we made in the transfer window (selling Jermain Defoe and Lassana Diarra) have made things stable." After the Al-Fahim takeover was confirmed, "It was a difficult period which was not helped by ludicrous uninformed reports that the club was in complete financial meltdown." The next owner was serenaded with, "It has been a very difficult year, but one thing you must believe is that Ali al-Faraj and his associates are doing their very best to refinance the club, so we can once again operate the business as we all want to."
"Everything must go"
In December 2009, Storrie insisted that, "The club is not going into administration. If that were the case, it would have happened at the end of September or early October. Much is happening behind the scenes, but constant malicious rumours and speculation do not assist with the proposed major long-term funding that is currently being put in place." He got that right – administration did not occur until, ooh, at least two months later.
Most brilliantly, when the club actually did go into administration, he came out with the barely credible, "This course of action has kept the club alive and given someone an exceptional opportunity to take this great club on with fresh investment." Fifth time lucky, hey, Peter? If the fans had any doubts that prospective buyers would be beating down the door, "Jackanory" Storrie tried to comfort them, "We had a phone call last night and we also had an email from somebody else this morning." Ye gods. Could he be any more insulting to the supporters?
To be fair, he's also a master at the blame game, managing to blame everyone and everything (though possibly not the Boogie) for Pompey's plight. His erstwhile friends, the fourth estate, felt his wrath, "I've heard the joke about how we have had more owners than wins this season, but the media have been putting the knife in all season, and no one is going to stop us now." The banks are the soft target de nos jours and they did not escape, "Standard Bank and Barclays demanded total repayment of their overdrafts. Had that not been the case, we wouldn't be in the situation that we are now." Given Portsmouth's business acumen, I can't imagine why the banks wanted their money back.
The nasty taxman was also unreasonable enough to demand the money owed to him, but then again he probably lives in the real world. Even poor old Stoke City were lambasted when they pulled out of a loan deal for David James, but the biggest opprobrium was reserved for the Premier League, who issued a transfer embargo until Portsmouth had paid off their debts to other clubs, which they compounded by diverting Pompey's broadcast payments. With no sense of irony, Portsmouth complained that they were being treated like "poor relations", not fully appreciating that just maybe the League was concerned about them going further into debt.
"It's a funny old game"
He even took a pot shot at the club's owners, "Our financial problems increased when we had a succession of owners who didn't have the money to run the club, borrowed against the assets and put us in more debt", conveniently forgetting to mention who brought them to Fratton Park. For example, when Storrie introduced al-Faraj, he gushed over his group, "They appear to have considerable assets and they're immediately putting finance into the club. From everything I know about the guy, he seems very fit and proper."
This is the major problem with Storrie's "strategy", which essentially relies on a friendly billionaire baling out the club's profligacy. If the owner fails to come up with the dosh, then it's all his fault. Storrie even attempted to put together his own consortium to buy the club, but managed to make a pig's ear of that, amazingly being unaware of a competing group despite his privileged position, "We were under the impression that on Wednesday morning we were going to sign and complete the takeover. Unbeknown to us, I now discover that Sulaiman got involved again on the Tuesday."
When his bid was snubbed, you might have expected Storrie to take his leave, but for some reason (possibly connected to the £20k a week he trousers) he keeps hanging on for dear life. In January, he admitted that his position at the cash-strapped club was "probably" untenable, not because of the unholy financial disaster he "managed", but because some sales were carried out behind his back (wonder if he received a bonus for them?).
Having stated that he would tender his resignation, Storrie qualified this statement by stating that he was willing (threatening?) to work with the administrator, as "I believe he wants me to help him sell the club to the right person." Well, of course he would after Storrie's superlative record to date. By the way, I have yet to see him exhibit any signs of remorse for the many small creditors who will be royally screwed as a consequence of the club's administration.
"The last owner went that way"
Storrie is, of course, no stranger to the legal system, having been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and false accounting in November 2007 along with Harry Redknapp, former Portsmouth Chairman Milan Mandaric, football agent Willie McKay and footballer Amdy Faye. In November 2009, he had the dubious honour of being the first person to be charged in the ongoing investigation into corruption in football, when he was accused of cheating the public revenue during Faye's transfer from Auxerre. Storrie described this as an "unwarranted and dishonest attack upon my character", again playing his "not involved" card by claiming to be on honeymoon when negotiations with the Senegal international were concluded. His employer went further, "Mr. Storrie is known by his peers to be a man of impeccable repute."
How trustworthy is Mr. Storrie? Well, there are lies, damned lies and Storrie-tistics. This is the man who told the world that there would be no fire sale after Portsmouth won the FA Cup, only to then dismantle the team. He slapped down players like Sol Campbell and Peter Crouch who expressed their concerns about the club's direction with the patronising "sometimes they don't understand and make these silly statements."
I suppose that we could always seek out the opinion of Tony Adams, who Storrie admitted was "very, very unlucky" to be sacked as Pompey manager. Adams was almost certainly very, very surprised given that just eight days earlier, Storrie had said, "There's been no board meeting to discuss the manager's position and there isn't one planned. It's important we all get behind Tony: we're all in this together. From the board through to the coaching staff – we win and lose together."
"Pocket money"
There's an old saying that you can judge a man by the company he keeps and one of his best mates in football is our old friend Harry Redknapp, who has worked with Storrie at both Portsmouth and West Ham. Harry took time out from his bail to give Peter his full support, "It never entered my mind when I was there that there would be problems. The club was run well." He must somehow have missed the significant losses, the growing debts and massive salary bill.
Former Portsmouth Chairman Milan Mandaric, coincidentally also on bail for the same charges, also praised Storrie, albeit in a wonderfully contradictory statement, "It's hard for me to comment on what happened now with the new owners. There have definitely been some mistakes there somewhere, but it would be unfair for me to blame Peter for that." At least Storrie treats his family well, reputedly employing his nephew as a Players' Liaison Officer (whatever that is) for a cool £60,000 a year.
Despite taking the Portsmouth fans for fools, up until recently they have astoundingly given Storrie their support, even chanting his name at a couple of games, though it's difficult to know exactly what they were saying over the racket made by that idiotic bell ringer. He claimed that he had been abused by Southampton fans shoving bank notes in his face, though they were probably only trying to reward him for doing such a great job in ruining their local rivals.
Although Storrie was at pains to emphasise that these were not Portsmouth fans, the "Love Storrie" was well and truly over and shortly afterwards he complained, "What I am not prepared to accept is the very personal level of abuse on websites, emails and local radio which I have received over the last couple of days."
"Alarm bells ringing"
When Storrie announced his forthcoming resignation, he lamented, "It is an extremely sad day for everyone connected with the club." At the risk of straying into the world of pantomime, "oh no, it isn't." As Chief Executive, either he exerted influence and control, in which case he was responsible for the crisis; or he did not know what was going on, in which case you have to question his competence. Whatever. To resurrect an old newspaper headline after Bobby Robson's disastrous Euro 1988 campaign as England manager, "In the name of God, go."


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I put off my spring flower planting. It wasn't easy either.
I didn't make the same mistake this year as I did last year. I didn't let the weather fool me with the few warm days we have experienced in the past weeks. Not that I wasn't tempted to go to garden shops and bring home a truck filled with tender flowers just waiting for me to put in the ground. Just like babies, they look so cute when they're little.
THE ISSUE: Back-scratching on the taxpayer tab.
OUR OPINION: Not acceptable.
It was a small rally, but the speakers made some pretty strong points.
After all, the crowd had come out to rally against "racial discrimination." Racial discrimination in Florida's only black majority county in 2011. Just the idea seems strangely out of date and out of touch with what we like to think of as modern America. Even the advance flyers for the event sounded like they could have been printed for the last century.
But now we have a high profile lawsuit, or several hanging on that very serious allegation.
You can stay pretty busy keeping up with Gadsden County's high school students.
And we are proud to cover and promote the continuing achievements of our young adults in sports, academics and community involvement.
In the past two weeks, the Gadsden County Times has enjoyed the opportunity to put the spotlight on outstanding high school students from our area who have made their mark in different ways.
I am listing these "10 unpleasant facts," as they were called in the Oct. 25, 2010, issue of the Wall Street Journal because someone shared them with me and I want to share it with our readers. There is a lot of work to be done in the black community. These facts won't go away by wishing them away or pretending they're not true. Ask any teacher, social worker, judge or law enforcement officer in our county and find out for yourself. This is disturbing/
Reading a book about a place I am about to visit or spend some time has been one of my greatest thrills in life.† If its a good reading experience you become more excited and thrilled with the idea of finally arriving at your new destination, especially if its a long dreamed about vacation spot or a new home in more pleasant surroundings.
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Social Studies
Social Studies Curriculum, 7-12
An Introduction
The Township of Ocean School District shares the vision of the adopted 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies which seek to foster in its students the development of an understanding of the world as our shared home and appreciation of our American heritage. It has been determined that these objectives be attained through the achievement of student literacy in four major social studies disciplines: civics, history, economics and geography. While each discipline contributes its own unique perspective of the world as our home, it is the summative perception that results from their integration that produces a truly literate understanding of social studies.
The ultimate goal of social studies education is to provide all students with the information required to become informed and responsible citizens who are able to contribute to society. As students are exposed to sequentially organized content area objectives, skill and understanding develop and expand until the goal is achieved.
The Committee is pleased to present the Township of Ocean Social Studies Curriculum Guide to the administration, staff, and parents. So that our students may reap the benefits of a well-defined and sequentially presented curriculum, it is our hope that these documents will prove to be highly practical for our teachers.
Synopses of Content Emphases by Grade Level
Grade 7
This course is designed to be a continuation of the United Stated history program begun in grade 5. Included is a review of geography skills, map skills, terminology, latitudes, longitudes, and time zones. Featured is a study of the United States Constitution principles, organization of government, structure and formation of the document. The remainder of the course is spent on twentieth century history from the Spanish American War to contemporary times.
Grade 8
This course is designed to begin the study of the development of humans as they progressed through the ancient and medieval periods of history. Units include: Ancient History, Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Hellenistic Times, Lydian's, Phoenicians, Hebrews, Persians, Rome and Christianity. It also includes the Middle Ages, Barbarian invasion, Byzantine Empire, Islam, Hinduism, and Sub-Sahara Africa. Students should become aware of these civilizations. Students should develop a heightened awareness of political history, economics, culture, science, art, religion, and class structure of these civilizations.
Grade 9
This course is designed to continue the study of world cultures. Included is an analysis of the causes, course, and outcome of the Italian Renaissance, the Age of Autocracy, the Age of Revolutions, the Napoleonic Era, the Unification of Italy and Germany, First and Second World Wars and general developments of cultures in Africa and Asia.
Analytical skills and the interpretation of primary sources will be developed. Skills necessary for success in high school social studies curricula will be explored.
Grade 10
This course will provide students with a survey of the major social, economic, and political events in American history from the American War for Independence through the Civil War and Reconstruction and including the Politics and Protest Movements of the late 19th Century. The course will correspond to the literature of related time periods.
Analytical skills, research skills and the interpretation of primary sources will be emphasized. The honors level of this course spans from Pre-Colombian times through
Post Reconstruction Era. This is in order to prepare honors tracked students for the Advanced Placement United States History Exam at the end of Grade 11.
Grade 11
This course will provide student with a survey of the time period from the rise of business to the Cold War. Topics such as America as a world power, the changes in the daily life status of people, United Stated involvement in World War I and World War
II are covered in detail. The Progressive Era, Great Depression and other domestic issues are also covered. This course will provide students with a unit on the Holocaust and address the concepts of prejudice, racism, and the Genocides of the Twentieth Century. The honor level of this course, AP US History II, covers American history from "U.S. becomes an Industrial Power" to the present. This is the second part of a two year course designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination.
Grade 12
This year long course covers the period of history in America from 1950 to the present.
Emphasis is placed on such major events as the Cold War, the Korean War, the
Eisenhower Years, the Civil Rights Movement, Space Exploration, The New Frontier of the Kennedy Years, the Great Society of Lyndon Johnson, Vietnam War, Watergate,
Nixon foreign policy successes, Stagflation, the Middle East, the Clinton Administration,
George Bush, the Gulf War, terrorism, and the contemporary problems that face the United States as a nation and a pluralistic society.
Social Studies, K-5
Today's global society places many demands upon its members. The digital age has transformed education so that 21 st century learners have tremendously powerful tools at their access--tools with which they can travel back through time to prehistoric eras as well as access information about the present and far-reaching future. In order to increase understanding of our global society and its responsibilities, New Jersey students are using these tools to expand their learning networks through online collaboration with specialized experts and even other educators and students from around the world. Simultaneously, our students are expected to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and values of our democracy and citizenship. When the two combine, the resultant product is a body of knowledgeable citizens who are capable of making informed decisions about issues and challenges that we face at the local, state, national, and international levels.
The goals of K-5 Social Studies as a content area are:
ü to teach students about their connectivity to their families, neighbors, community, country, and the world.
üto provide students with a foundational understanding of American democracy and citizenship through active participation in local and global communities.
ü to expose students to the existence of varying perspectives that are inherent in a multi-cultural and diverse society.
ü to guide students in a direction that will allow them to appreciate differences in people, cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.
ü to teach students to live cooperatively in a shrinking world and to collaborate to resolve conflicts in peaceful, non-violent ways.
ü to expose students to geography skills that will enable them to better understand that geography greatly influences and impacts history.
ü to develop an understanding of the past so that its connection to and influence over the present and future is apparent.
ü to foster an understanding of the interconnectivity between economics, civics, geography, and history.
ü to develop an appreciation and working knowledge of currently existing technological tools and how they are to be used safely, legally, and ethically to access and gain information.
ü to obtain the knowledge of how to locate legitimate and reliable sources of information.
ü to become critical thinkers that are able to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
ü to encourage and foster an appreciation for creative and innovative approaches to dealing with life.
ü to understand the foundations of economics and how the American economy relates to that of the world.
The Township of Ocean School District strives to provide its students with the knowledge and skills to attain these goals so that they may become productive citizens, not only of the United States but of the global society of which they are a part.
Social Studies instruction is infused into the daily curriculum so that skills in dealing with everyday issues are continually being developed.
Similarly, the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts Literacy are infused within Social Studies instruction, emphasizing the need to have students
· read for literacy within the Social Studies content area.
· read for information within the Social Studies content area.
· write, using vocabulary specific to the content area.
· develop proficient use of listening and speaking skills within the Social Studies learning environment.
· apply the terminology and jargon of the content area appropriately when speaking or writing about Social Studies topics.
As we moved into the 21 st century, the acquisition of isolated facts has all but disappeared from the education arena. Rather, students are more actively engaged in authentic learning experiences, project-based learning, and activities which emphasize the interconnectedness of concepts. Benchmarks and performance assessments are used formatively so that student progress can be accurately monitored and diagnosed for prescriptive instruction.
It is my hope as the Supervisor of Social Studies, K-5, that all of our students enjoy our Social Studies curricula and programs as they grow in the knowledge of how to resolve the challenges we face in contemporary society. Thank you for your support!


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Walkie Talkies - Keeping In TouchPosted in How To on May 1, 2008
One of the basic rules when trail-running is to try to keep the vehicle behind you in sight such that the slowest driver sets the pace for the group. This helps prevent a driver from getting lost or off course. However, there are plenty of times when rigs get out of sight, and it's handy to be able to communicate amongst drivers.
There is a wide range of radio communication available to allow you to converse with your fellow off-roaders. Whether you're in a street-legal 4WD, rock buggy, ATV, motorcycle, or snowmobile, we'll give you some idea as to what is available, along with the pros and cons of the various choices.
For many years, the most popular trail radio has probably been the Citizens' Band (CB). These 40-channel radios operate in the 27-MHz frequency band. CB radios are relatively inexpensive starting at about $40 and going up to a few hundred dollars. With a 4-watt (12-watt single sideband) power limitation, CB range is typically effective for a few miles but can go tens of miles under the right weather and atmospheric conditions. No license is needed for CB radio use and Channel 4 is typically used by four-wheelers in many areas. CB communication can also be used for both private and business use.
CB radios are available in a mobile mount that uses an antenna mounted to your rig, or you can buy a handheld unit. Mobile versions work much better than the portable units due to typically higher output power and more efficient antenna setup. CB radio is common and is a good basic radio system for all-around use.
Family Radio Service (FRS) has gotten very popular in recent years. These walkie-talkies are small units that you can clip in your rig or carry on your person. The radios operate in the 462- and 467-MHz UHF bands and have 14 channels available. These radios use FM (frequency modulation) which typically yields a cleaner sounding audio than the AM (amplitude modulation) used on CB radios. Within each channel, the user can also select a subaudible tone squelch code to filter out sound from other users on the same frequency.
There are a number of radios available with various options such as channel-scan capability, a battery meter, voice activation, and auto squelch. A very basic pair of FRS radios can be purchased for as little as $20.
Some of the radios use AA batteries, and some offer rechargeable batteries with the unit. Maximum output power is 0.5 watt, and operation does not require a license. Range is typically less than 2 miles and will vary widely due to the presence of large metal structures or hills.
FRS radios are commonly seen in use by families at shopping malls and amusement parks. Some businesses have also adopted FRS radios for short-distance communication.
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band of communications is also located in the UHF band and was once the old Class A Citizens Radio Service. As such, it requires a license for use in this band. GMRS radios are available as walkie-talkies, mobile, or base station units.
It is similar to FRS (and shares some frequencies) in that it uses FM signals, but GMRS can transmit higher powers, thus is effective over longer distances as compared to FRS. Recent FRS/GMRS radios have come to market having 22 channels.
Another twist on the FRS-type units are the Rino units offered by Garmin. These combine an FRS radio with a GPS receiver, all packed in a small handheld unit. There are several models available, including ones with color displays and the ability to store maps and a large number of recorded coordinates. An added benefit to these radios is the ability to display on the screen the location of others in your group using another Rino radio/GPS unit.
The Rino is a handy unit to have, even when riding an ATV, motorcycle, or snowmobile as it can be used for communication, tracking of your fellow riders, and for navigation purposes. Models are available with both FRS and GMRS frequency capability.
Beyond the more commonly used public radio systems described above, there are also available communications using ham radio frequencies. Licensing is required, but the possibilities of using portable, mobile, and base station setups opens up numerous possibilities with options to improve antenna configuration and power outputs.
With these setups you can configure systems that can communicate over the longest distances due to the allowed transmit powers. These are typically the highest-cost radios as well. Additionally, with access to repeater stations, a person may be able to communicate over hundreds of miles and possibly make use of a remote phone line with the help of ham club systems.
It is possible in some cases to use a cell phone for communication on the trail, but you're highly limited by proximity to a local cell site. Once you get in remote areas, the usefulness of a cell phone drops tremendously. Also, cell phones are not conducive for group communications.
With exception to a ham radio, a cell phone is probably your best bet when it comes to trying to contact emergency services, with limitation based on access to a cell tower signal.
If you decide on a mobile form of communication that will be mounted in your vehicle, you'll also need to purchase an antenna, antenna cable, and any necessary mounting pieces or adapters to complete the installation.
Choice of antenna can be important to ensure maximum transmission/reception performance. Antennas perform in different ways, and some require a larger metal mount surface, or ground plane while others do not. For example, choice of antenna used on the roof of a truck may be different than that used on a utility rack of an ATV or on the cage of an open-top rig or rock buggy.
Once everything is installed, the antenna should be tuned to optimize the transmission and reception of the system. This is usually done using an SWR meter connected inline on the antenna cable and monitored while transmitting. A tubing slug on the antenna is adjusted to optimize transmission output. Optimum transmit/receive performance cannot be achieved without some basic system tuning on a mobile radio.
Whether poking fun at your buddy that's stuck or spotting another driver through a tricky spot, radio communications on the trail can be quite useful. There's a big array of possibilities on the market to satisfy most any off-road rider or driver application, and with portables you can take one with you on foot for hiking, hunting, or just exploring.


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In this activity, learners replicate the scientific processes of observing, forming an explanation, revising and communicating about a model of a comet. Learners construct a model of features of a comet using an assortment of common craft supplies.... (View More) This activity relates to several NASA comet missions such as Deep Impact, Stardust, Stardust-NExT, and EPOXI and can be used to emulate a process that scientists and engineers follow on all missions. (View Less)
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Ecologist Strives to Protect, Restore Chesapeake Bayby Steve Charles • March 29, 2007 Share:
If you think research on the Chesapeake Bay has no connection to the Midwest, Dennis Whigham '66 says you're wrong.
"It's totally relevant," the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center senior scientist from Annapolis, Maryland told faculty and students gathered in Hays Hall Wednesday for the Fifth Annual Thomas Cole Lecture. Whigham noted that the Chesapeake Bay was like a microcosm of the more expansive Mississippi River watershed, fed in part by streams here in Indiana, has helped to create an oxygen-starved "dead zone" near the river's entrance into the Gulf of Mexico.
"This is being caused by what's happening here in the Midwest, right here in Indiana," Whigham explained. The ecologist's decades of studying the Chesapeake, and the steps he and others are taking to prevent further damage and restore water quality there, shed light on what can be done right here for our streams and the Ohio, Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico.
Much of Whigham's research on Chesapeake Bay has focused on finding and measuring indicators of the bay's "health"—water quality, wildlife diversity, and the quality of the fisheries that, until the 1980s, were an economic driver for the region.
"If you're going to manage the water resource, you have to go to the source of the problem," Whigham explained. "You have to do things on land to protect your aquatic resource."
For example, concentrations of nitrates in the water are one indicator of poor water quality, caused, in part, by run-off from farm fields where nitrogen fertilizer is used.
"But the Chesapeake is the nation's largest estuary, and trying to show direct linkages in such a vast system has been difficult," Whigham explained.
Part of his task in working with the Atlantic Coast Consortium and other groups has been to develop more precise and detailed ways of collecting data that can establish those links between sources and effects.
Among the tools he uses are ecological modeling methods developed by Smithsonian senior scientist Don Weller '74—another Wabash graduate—which use spatial analysis and statistics to better understand how nitrates and other excess nutrients enter the landscape and move through it to affect aquatic resources like the Chesapeake Bay.
One such method, called "estuarine segmenting," divides the more than 11,000 miles of coastline into smaller sections based on the streams and other sources feeding that section, utilizing detailed mapping to determine how land is being used and water quality data from hundreds of gathering points.
The results have yielded some surprises.
It turns out that run-off from land development for housing, roads, stores, factories, and other commercial applications is, Whigham said, "actually more destructive to water quality than agriculture."
This has major implications, he noted, when you take into consideration the increasing migration of people toward the coasts.
While the work of Whigham and others illuminates the threat of development to coastal water quality, it also suggests a solution.
"We can now see just how much development, actually figure a percentage of the land you can have in development in a specific area, before you adversely affect the water quality," Whigham explained. Such information could help federal, state, and local officials establish guidelines for development to preserve those areas not yet impacted, and restore those areas already damaged.
Whigham described several projects in the Chesapeake Bay area which are having success in this way, and he is using a similar model in a study in Alaska to prevent a pristine salmon stream from suffering the degradation he's seen so often in the lower 48 states.
But the solutions aren't necessarily large-scale projects. The scientist showed how individuals and groups are adding rain gardens, ponds, and even high tech versions of the old rain barrel (Whigham uses them at his own home) to minimize runoff and improve water quality downstream.
Whigham concluded on a hopeful note:
"We can use this information to make the best choices to bring our waterways back from the threshold of destruction."
Whigham will present a talk on his research into "interactions between terrestrial orchids and mycorrhizal fungi - complexities at varying scales" Thursday at noon in Hays Hall 104.
Photo, lower left: Whigham talks with Wabash biology professor Eric Wetzel.


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leaflea wrote: I used to yawn constantly as I exercised in the morning. It has been at least a year since I noticed this ALL the time but is scared the *beep* out of me again. I thought it was my just trying to regulate my temperature or get more oxygen in but now I wonder. Same article listed widespread twitching as an EARLY sign of ALS. Ugh.
leaflea wrote:Also, have noticed for months that I am not relaxed when I honk I am and should be such as when getting a massage. The therapist seems to notice it and pushes on my shoulders and then I am able to consciously relax but it takes a few tries. Myotonia is the word for "slow to relax." I thought it was from this long time stress I had. The twitching following having muscles tensed in flight or fight so long.
Little Lost wrote:ah my cat is yawning now perhaps I should book her for an EMG......sorry that wasnt funny.
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