text:
The question has now been answered.
Vernon Davis is reporting to 49ers training camp after all.
The news was broken by teammate C.J. Spillman, who posted a video on Instagram of Davis in the locker room. He's even greeted by teammates teasing him for making a "cameo appearance."
The Pro Bowl tight end has been clear in his desire for a new contract, and the 49ers have been equally clear about not negotiating with anyone who isn't there.
So while Joe Staley showed up and got paid, Davis and Alex Boone got nowhere (so far) by staying away.
Plus, a camp holdout costs $30,000 a day and the team can go after any previously paid signing bonuses, making it an expensive decision.


text:
Much as I'm biased towards Alameda, I don't think we have a chance to host the next America's Cup.
If San Francisco can't work a deal to bring back the Cup, the city of Alameda – which was home base for two of the four teams this year – may step up. "We have the space and we have proved that it can work," said Alameda City Manager John Russo.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Please join us for a tour of our labor and delivery suites!
Tours will be weekly on Wednesday's and Saturday's at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Please park in the front of the hospital.
- Meet in the main lobby. Notify the registration clerk at the front desk when you arrive. Please check in at the ER registration desk for the Evening and Saturday Tours.
- This is a great time to make sure that you are pre-registered. Please bring your insurance card and picture ID.
- Come prepared to ask all of your questions...we're excited to hear your list and answer everything for you!
- If you have any further questions or needs, please call the Women's Center at 385-345-3261
We are conveniently located at 3000 N. Triumph Blvd., Lehi, UT 84043, and is easily accessible from I-15 and SR-92 just east of Thanksgiving Point.
Heading Southbound on I-15: Take the Highland/Alpine Exit 284; turn left onto SR-92 and head back under freeway, take your 1st right onto Digital Dr. (becomes N. Frontage Rd.)
Heading Northbound on I-15: Take the 2100 North Exit and turn right. You are now traveling on 1200 N. Take your 1st left onto N. Frontage Rd.
Traveling Westbound on SR-92: Left turn onto Triumph Blvd. or Digital Dr.
Traveling Eastbound on 2100 North: Proceed under the freeway (I-15) and take your 1st left onto N. Frontage Rd.


text:
Arm Tattoo by Anil Gupta. Location: Manhattan's Lower East Side at 513 E.
New arm tattoo gallery and symbol tattoo designs forearm tattoo designs
covers most of her lower right arm. Anyways here's the torso tattoo,
choose to have the arm tattoo on the upper part and not the lower.


text:
Bluff, seafood mecca - Roadside Stories
A Manatū Taonga audio guide to Bluff, New Zealand's seafood capital.
Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide to Bluff in the Video tab.
New Zealand's southernmost town is known for its seafood, and more fish and shellfish is landed there than at any other New Zealand port. Bluff is famed for its creamy, delicious oysters, but blue cod, crayfish, mussels and pāua (abalone) are also on the menu. Muttonbirds – actually sooty-shearwater chicks – are harvested from offshore islands each autumn by Māori.
Fishing industry
Tītī – muttonbirding
Bagging Bluff oysters
Bluff and the south coast
Roadside Stories are a series of audio guides to places of interest on major road trips in New Zealand. Each guide tells the story of an attraction along the way – its people, its history, its cultural and natural significance. For more information about Roadside Stories visit http://www.mch.govt.nz/roadside/


text:
National Security
Marine Corps statement on Cpl. Meyer's Medal of Honor
We are personally very disappointed in the McClatchy Newspaper's decision to publish the article, "Marines Promoted Inflated Story for Medal of Honor Winner" alleging that the Marine Corps embellished Corporal Dakota Meyer's story. We firmly stand behind the Medal of Honor (MOH) process and the conclusion that this Marine rightly deserved the nation's highest military honor.
The rigorous award investigation process focuses on source information from direct eye-witnesses and other contemporaneously or near-contemporaneously recorded information. Investigators refer to these reliable sources and not to secondary sources such as newspapers, magazine articles, or books. Because of the nature of the events supporting awards for valor, it is normal for minor discrepancies to appear when reviewing the source information and collecting eyewitness statements. The integrity of the military awards system, however, is paramount in the minds of all Marine commanders; accordingly, awards for valor are not endorsed or approved without solid justification in the form of supporting documents and eyewitness statements.
This investigation process was applied to the award recommendation for then Cpl. Meyer's MOH and its rigor resulted in an entirely appropriate and well-deserved award. The supporting documents for this award included numerous eyewitness statements, graphics, and a command inquiry by the Commander of Marine Corps Central Command and two Army AR-15-6 investigations, which contained many of the eyewitness statements as well as other official documents and radio logs.
Due to the distance and length of time the battle lasted and the fact that the majority of the participants were in a deadly fight for their lives and the lives of their comrades, the eyewitness accounts may vary in certain detail – variations that are expected. These Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers were engaged in a six-hour battle from the time the Coalition forces entered the Ganjgal Valley and were ambushed, until the time when the last of the Coalition forces left the valley. Many of the participants moved back and forth along the three kilometers of terraced valley floor on multiple occasions during the engagement. While a number of the witnesses were in close proximity to Cpl. Meyer and SSgt. Rodriguez-Chavez at various points in the battle, many other witnesses were farther away. The geography of this battle and the location of the participants meant that not every witness had equal and accurate visibility or situational clarity on every activity.
The narrative of Cpl. Meyer's Heroic Actions was posted on the Headquarters Marine Corps webpage to allow the American public to read Cpl. Meyer's personal account of the sequence of events and actions on this day. We supported this communication method in large part because of Sgt. Meyer's personal desire to not retell with each interview, and thereby re-live, what he calls the "worst day of his life."
The accomplishments described in the MOH citation are valid, supported by two eyewitnesses as required, and confirm the merits of the MOH properly awarded to Cpl. Meyer.


text:
More than half of all British women have experienced sexual harassment at work or at their place of study, a survey has suggested.
The ComRes study, commissioned by BBC Radio 5 live, found that of the adults asked, 53% of women said they experienced some form of harassment, ranging from inappropriate jokes to physical assault.
The survey, of 2,031 men and women over 18, also showed that women were more likely than men to be targeted by a boss or senior manager (30% compared with 12%), and one in 10 women said their experiences led to them leaving their job or place of study.
Of both men and women who said they experienced harassment, 27% said it was in the form of inappropriate jokes, 15% said they suffered inappropriate touching, and 13% were subject to verbal harassment.
The figures come in the wake of a torrent of allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who is facing claims of rape and sexual assault dating back to the 1980s.
Weinstein has vehemently denied the allegations but said he recognised some of his past behaviour "caused a lot of pain".
The survey indicated over two thirds (67%) of all those who had been harassed said they did not report it.
Men were considerably less likely to report experiences of sexual harassment, the survey suggested, with only 21% saying they felt able to tell anyone.
Kiran Daurka, an employment and discrimination solicitor at law firm Leigh Day, said bringing harassment claims can be difficult as they often involve one person's word against another.
"The person bringing the complaint is also required to prove that the conduct was 'unwanted' when in most cases the main defence will be that it was mutual, if they admit it happened at all," she said.
"In addition, the person who has been the victim of harassment must be prepared to bring the legal claim within three months of the offence, when many do not feel able to talk about the situation.
"They may also be employed in the company where the harassment occurred, creating a further impediment to seeking redress."


text:
acupuncture for anemia
Please share your experiences, successes, and failures in using non-drug therapies for WED/RLS (methods of relief that don't involve swallowing or injecting anything), including compression, heat, light, stretches, acupuncture, etc. Also under this heading, medical interventions that don't involve the administration of a medicine to the body (eg. varicose-vein operations, deep-brain stimulation). [This forum contains Topics started prior to 2009 that deal with Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, & Diet.]
1 post • Page 1 of 1
acupuncture for anemia
I decided to try acupuncture for the anemia and learned that they have different treatments for blood conditions which fall in line with not getting enough iron. I decided to give it a try and got some herbs that really helped me sleep for a good week. I also have to watch what I eat. Day before yesterday I took a lot of oregano oil to combat the fungal infection I have and was up the rest of the night as this upset my stomach. I don't feel any tummy pain when I have digestive issues it all comes out in the WED. Sometimes I think this disease is a stopping point when my body is out of balance which is why it's so difficult to pin down things that work, but then again that is just my opinion.
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Return to "Physical Treatments"
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
This publication is a collection of conference papers from the OECD Global Forum on International Investment (GFII) held in Shanghai on 5-6 December 2002. Some of the questions that preoccupy the world investment community addressed in the book include:
The Global Forum on International Investment is part of the OECD's ongoing strategy of co-operation with non-member economies around the world.
This publication can be browsed online or purchased directly from the OECD Online Bookshop.
For further information, see the conference website .
Related Documents


text:
Are you looking for the latest Niger-Delta traditional wedding styles to rock your traditional engagement? We've got you covered with over 100 inspirational pictures – every Niger-Delta tribe is covered. In this post, we have curated over 100 assorted Niger-Delta traditional marriage wears that fashionable real brides and grooms are wearing – including Ishan/ Itsekiri/ urhobo/ Isoko traditional dressing, Ikwerre and Delta-Ibo traditional bridal styles as well as styles from other tribes such as Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and other Niger-Delta states. Play the video slideshow below to see photos of the Nigeri-Delta traditional marriage styles.
- SEE ALSO: Latest Igbo and Niger-Delta Blouse Styles
- RELATED: How to tie Gele/ Ichafu – Video Tutorial for Beginners
Typical Niger-Delta Traditional Wear
I love my Niger-Delta people – dem no dey carry last for fashion. Their native wear is too fab, and they're very proud of their heritage. At any traditional engagement event, you'll see them all glammed up in wrappers and double gele with gorgeous Niger-Delta blouses, while some are dolled up in red coral beads and beaded head-crowns.
And, the Niger-Delta men are not left out – grooms are usually clothed like a royal, in wrappers or trousers, Niger-Delta style of men's shirts and hat (similar to President Jonathan's style). And, they usually complete the look with a costume walking stick. I love the looks in the above video.
How Our Niger-Delta Lookbook of Traditional Wedding Attire Can Help You
If you're a Niger-Delta woman planning for your traditional marriage, or you're from elsewhere and about to marry a Niger-Delta man, you will agree that it can be hard to decide what to wear, and what colours to combine.
That's where the above pictures come in – they will help you decide and choose the best style and colour of coral beads and outfits to wear.
Shopping for Niger-Delta Traditional Wear Is Now Easier
Hopefully, after seeing those pictures, you won't be flying blind about what to wear (as a bride or geoom) to your Niger-Delta traditional marriage – you have over 100 pictures to inspire any style-savvy bride or groom. Be sure to re-watch the above video slideshow a few times again, and use your favourite styles to go shopping – just show them the picture of the look you want to achieve.
SEE also: How to Tie Double Wrapper – the Igbo and Niger-Delta Style
Have Wedding Pictures You Want Us to See and Publish?
We love wedding pictures – too much. And, if you're like us and want to post a Nigerian wedding photo for us to see, click here to post it on our 'Wedding Pictures' Facebook group (click here) – join us FREE, it's a fun place.
RELATED: 100 Latest Bead Styles for Traditional Wedding
So, that's it from us on the in-vogue traditional wedding wears from Niger-Delta people. Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me hear what you think in the comments area down below.


text:
Hello all! I haven't done a decent tutorial in a while, so I figured why not get going again! Here's Robot Jenny XJ9 from that children's show that debuted a few years ago called "My Life as A Teenage Robot." It's not my best, but I hope you all enjoy it!
DragoArt members upload artwork and drawing tutorials! They are also allowed to leave comments on tutorials, profiles, etc. Many more features, as well; it's way better than just being a boring guest! Register Now!


text:
Computer Science ColloquiumIm Rahmen des Informatik-Kolloquiums, das von den Instituten des Fachbereichs Informatik, der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Informatik (ÖGI), der Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Datenverarbeitung (ADV) sowie der Österreichischen Computergesellschaft (OCG) abgehalten wird, spricht
Dr. Donal Fitzpatrick
School of Computing, Dublin City Universityüber das Thema:
Integrating Access Technology into Mainstream ComputingZeit: Wed 22.9.2004, 16:15, 60 Minuten
Ort: HS 13
ZusammenfassungOver the past decade we have seen a very significant growth in the personal use of computing. From ATM machines, to mobile telephony to personal computers, technology now plays an integral part in most peoples' lives. Nowhere is this more apparent than for computer users with disabilities. The emergence of cheaper speech synthesisers, and more affordable computers now means that those with visual impairment have equivalent, if not totally equal access with their peers. However what is not widely known is the opportunities afforded to mainstream computer users by the evolution in access technologies. This talk will introduce some access technologies for the blind/visually impaired computer user, and expand on their role for fully sighted computer users. We will discuss preliminary work on the development of a
VortragenderDr. Donal Fitzpatrick graduated from Dublin City University in 1995 with a B.Sc. in Computer Applications. He then continued as a post-graduate student at the same university, and received his Ph.D. from the School of Computer Applications in 1999. The goal of the research was to devise methodologies for the verbal rendering of mathematical equations using synthetic speech; his thesis title being
Einladender: a. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Klaus Miesenberger
Liste aller Vorträge


text:
Conflict Resolution Project is …
– A training program in which participants learn creative problem-solving, active listening, assertion, how to manage emotions, and a range of conflict management techniques, including how to identify nonverbal communication cues.
– A resource that provides information, referrals and/or advice on facilitating communication.
– A provider of impartial mediation, facilitation and negotiation expertise. Our goal is to help participants arrive at fair and lasting conflict solutions.


text:
In SQL Server, there are times that you need to do things in the operating system, and to allow that there is a feature called CmdExec. This is not always a good thing –whenever you leave the confines of SQL Server and go out to the operating system, you can cause issues, not the least of which are security-related.
This best practice is primarily aimed at SQL Server 2000 – in SQL Server 2005 and higher, you'll have these as job step types in SQL Server Agent (or ActiveX). What you should to do is ensure that only the sysadmins role can run CmdExec job steps.
In SQL Server 2005 and higher, you should use other methods to work with the operating system, such as SQL CLR or PowerShell to handle that with better safety and security.


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
The family of George and Geneva Gilliland surprised the couple on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary with a cook-out and carry-in meal.
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wardrip will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on April 26, 2016. They were married April 26, 1986, at First Baptist Church in Tell City. Mrs. Wardrip is the former Alma Shellenberger.
Their son is Jeremy Wardrip of Tell City and their daughter is Samantha Wardrip, of Owensboro, Ky.
Frederick and Thelma (Burton) Carter celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Jan. 26, 2016. Known to the world as "Bud and Toots," they met at an ice skating party on Deer Creek in Jan. 1941.
Bud graduated from Tell City High School in 1941 and crossed the ocean in 1944 in a brand new B-17 bomber, named "The Joker." Bud flew 35 missions as tail gunner out of Foggia, Italy with the 15th Air Force on The Joker. He finished World War 2 military service stateside.
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Wittman of Evanston will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 12, at St. John's Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Evanston, with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m.
John and the former Roberta (Bertie) Zimmerman were married Dec. 11, 1965, in a candlelight service at St. Peter's E&R Church, in Lamar. They are the parents of two children, Cheryl (Steven) Southwood and Tina (Michael) DeVillez, both of Evanston. They have three grandchildren, Hayleigh and Allyson Southwood and John-David DeVillez.
Mr. and Mrs. William and Carolyn Coomer announce their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday Nov. 20.
Bill and Carolyn were married in 1965 by Rev. Rose at the Rome Methodist Church, in Rome, where Bill was born and raised. He is the son of the late Joseph and Mary Coomer.
Eula and Clyde Smith of Tell City will celebrate their 65th anniversary Nov. 19. The couple will have a dinner at Oakwood hosted by their family.
The Smiths were married Nov. 19, 1950, at Evangelical United Church of Christ. Eula is the former Eula Malone.
They have two children, Becky (Steve) Yadack of Owensboro, Ky. and Mary (Raymond) Lock of Tell City. They have three grandchildren, Ray Lock, Rachel Fortwendel and Melissa Evans. They also have three great-grandchildren, Ben Fortwendel, Ethan Evans and Erin Evans.
Sharla and Jim Adams celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 30, 2015, with a celebration among family and close friends.
Sharla and Jim were married at Lincoln Boyhood Chapel on Aug. 30, 1975.
They have two children, Jayme (Matt) Goforth and Seth (Jessica) Adams and six grandchildren, Kaden, Kennedy, Matthew, Harper, Korynne and Georgia Grace.
Michael and Delores Kessans will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sept. 20, 2015.
Michael and the former Delores Carter were married Sept. 20, 1975, at St. Paul Catholic Church.
They are the parents of two children, Kara Kessans of West Lafayette and Mika Knable of Georgetown. They also have two grandchildren, Cole and Lyla Knable.
Delores retired from Cloverport Independent School System as a teacher and Michael was an electrician and owned Tom's Electric in Tell City before his retirement.
McKinley (Mac) and Vivian Roberts will celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary Sept. 13.
Mac and the former Vivian Poole were married Sept. 13, 1941, in Owensboro, Ky.
Mr. and Mrs. William Barnhart of Tell City recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
A celebration was held June 27, at the Habig Center in Jasper, hosted by the Barnharts' four children, Priscilla (Richard) Campbell of Newburgh; Libby (Lee) Gengelbach and Peggy Hodskins, both of Tell City; and Doug Barnhart of Cabot, Ark.
Bill and Wilma Barnhart were married Sept. 3, 1950, at Salem United Church of Christ in Huntingburg. Mrs. Barnhart is the former Wilma Heim.
Copyright © 2019
The Perry County News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Perry County, Indiana, and the surrounding area.


text:
Hurricane Isaac, a massive storm spanning 180 miles from its center with winds up to 90 mph (and even 113 reportedly in some areas near New Orleans), was declared a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday as it made its way inland on the Gulf coast. It has now been downgraded to a tropical storm.
The surge and flood threat of the slow-moving but powerful storm will likely continue through tonight and into tomorrow in the form of strong winds—which forced the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore in New Orleans to Tebow at one point—and persistent rain.
Reuters notes that while Isaac is "not nearly as strong as Katrina—a Category 3 hurricane that killed 1,800 people after it slammed into New Orleans on August 29, 2005—[it is] a threat that authorities said should not be underestimated."
Weather Channel senior meteorologist Jon Erdman said that Isaac will likely dump more rain over parts of Louisiana and Mississippi than Katrina did.
A flash flood warning has been issued for most of the north shore of Louisiana and part of Mississippi. Fifty-six parishes have declared a state of emergency.
The biggest threat at this point is flooding from the heavy rain (the winds have subsided).
It's especially bad southeast of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish where Isaac has breached an 18-mile stretch of leveeas it made its second landfall, sending up to 12 feet of water into people's homes.
About 120 members of the National Guard have rescued more than 100 in the area, and authorities are deciding whether to intentionally breach the levee to relieve pressure on the structure.
More than 670,000 customers are without power in Louisiana, according ot Entregy.
Here is an interactive wind map of the entire U.S. and here's the latest from the Weather Channel.
Here are the latest visuals:
Here is live coverage from @WDSU in New Orleans:


text:
Just want to say a belated thanks to WBF for solving photo posting problems. Easy task now.
But lately I've started to have a problem in watching videos posted on the Forum. When I get to a thread that has a video, this is what I see:
I'm guessing that is my problem, not WBF because I haven't seen anyone else having these problems. If I go to Youtube I can watch those videos, just not the ones posted here.
Any ideas out there?


text:
2011 Season
Named first team All-Big West Conference for a second straight season ... Voted CSUN's MVP Offensive Player ... Third on the team in scoring with 53 goals (#8 in the Big West Conference, #9 for a single season at CSUN) ... Scored two or more goals in 15 games ... Scored a career-high five goals against Hartwick (2/13/11) ... Tallied 143 career goals (10 goals in 2008, 37 goals in 2009, 43 goals in 2010, 53 goals in 2011), fifth-best in school history ... Her 114 ejections drawn was tops on the team in 2011 ... Her 26 steals this year were fifth-best on the team ... Had 101 career steals, eighth-best in school history ... Collected 27 assists, fifth-best on the team.
2010 Season
Honorable Mention All-American by the Association of College Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) ... First Team All-Big West Conference ... Third on the team in scoring with 43 goals (#7 in the BWC) ... Scored at least one goal in 20 games ... Scored two or more goals in 14 games including a career-high five goals against nationally-ranked Hartwick (2/14/10), and four goals against Cal Baptist (1/30/10) ... Led the team in games played this year (35 out of 36 games), kick outs drawn (82), and was tied for second in steals (36) and eighth in assists (14).
2009 Season
Given CSUN's Work Ethic Award ... Emerged as one of the team's top scorers with 37, third-best on the Matadors (1.03 gpg, #10 in the Big West) ... Tallied 13 goals in her freshman season last year ... Scored season-highs in goals (4) in games against Cal Lutheran (3/7/09) and Cal State Monterey Bay (3/8/09) ... Scored nine goals at the Cal Lutheran Tournament to earn Big West Player of the Week honors.
2008 Season
One of eight players to score in double digits ... Tallied ten goals along with 13 steals and three assists ... Scored a season-high three goals in the 7-6 overtime win at Pacific (3/21/08) ... Collected two goals vs Arizona State (4/24/08) at the MPSF Tournament ... Named team Rookie of the Year.
High School
A two-sport athlete for the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks, Sonoda collected four letters for both the water polo and swim teams ... Tabbed All-Southwestern League and All-CIF as a sophomore, junior, and senior ... Helped lead her squad to league championships the same years ... guided her squad to 32-1 record and a CIF championship as a senior ... Elected captain as a junior and as a senior ... graduated in 2007.
Matador Memo
Born July 20, 1989 in Oceanside, Calif. ... Mother is Suzan Sonoda ... Has two siblings, brother Stone and sister Samantha ... Favorites include MTV, television shows "Rob 'n' Big", "The Hills", and "Law and Order, SUV" ... Favorite actor is Will Ferrel ... Favorite foods are sushi, mexican food, and pasta ... Greatest sports moment took place when she scored the goal to put her team into overtime against UC Davis during the '09 season ... Claims the best thing about being an athlete are the friendships you build with your teammates, the toughest part is managing your time ... Enjoys sleeping during her free time ... Her advice to young people is to "never take anything for granted" ... Cannot imagine going anywhere without her Blackberry ... Likes to listen to her iPod before a big game ... Her greatest hero is her mom become she has had to overcome a number of things and is always there for her family no matter what ... Double-majoring in Sociology and Criminal Justice.


text:
School Nutrition Guidelines Pass Senate Committee
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry has unanimously approved the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which reauthorizes the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, while also establishing federal nutrition standards for foods sold on campuses.
In an attempt to address epidemic levels of childhood obesity, the bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to designate school standards consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
"As a mother of two boys, it's important to know that healthy, more nutritious foods will be more widely available throughout school campuses," said Committee Chair Blanche Lincoln (D-AR).
"When it comes to what our kids eat at school, we need to make the healthy choice the easy choice," added Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA). "That means ensuring that kids have the ability to choose from foods that meet science-based nutrition standards. This agreement provides a commonsense approach to healthy eating, and it starts in a place where our kids spend the majority of their day: their schools. With childhood obesity and diabetes on the rise, it couldn't have come at a better time."
"Current nutrition standards haven't been updated since my children were in school in the 1970s," said Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA). "Today, my grandchildren are in school and are faced with the same junk food choices that should have been replaced years ago. It's long past time to bring these school food standards into the 21st century, and I am pleased that, with this agreement, we are one step closer to passing these changes into law."
For Your Organic Bookshelf:Free for All: Fixing School Food in America


text:
TALLAHASSEE - Using tuition increases to bridge a $5 million gap, the University North Florida is set to emerge unscathed from a tough budget year for higher education.
With just one day to spare, Senate and House negotiators reached a deal Monday night on their roughly $70 billion spending plan.
It includes a $300 million hit to the university system. The level of cuts had been planned, but where they would come from was one of the last budget sticking points.
UNF will see a $7.1 million cut under the plan. In another portion of the budget, though, the Jacksonville school gets $2.2 million of that back for "operational support."
"There is a requirement that all state entities maintain a 5 percent [reserve]. That money was to make sure we could meet that requirement," UNF President John Delaney said.
Florida Gulf Coast University is the only other school to receive the operations money. UNF plans to make up the remaining $5 million gap with a 15 percent tuition increase, Delaney said.
That will allow them to maintain a level $127 million budget, which is down roughly $13 million from five years ago.
During hearings before the House Education Committee this session, state university presidents, including Delaney, said that tuition increases were needed for Florida schools to remain competitive. Lawmakers did not grant them the increases, but each school has the ability to raise tuition 15 percent on their own through what's called "differential tuition."
Facing the biggest budget cut was Florida State University, at $65.8 million.
Pending legislation sponsored by Rep. Bill Proctor, R-St. Augustine, would give FSU and the University of Florida, which faces a $36.4 million hit, the opportunity to mitigate the cuts this year. His plan is to give those schools the flexibility to set their tuition levels higher than other universities.
Proctor's version has passed the full House. Its Senate companion can be heard by the full chamber as early as today.
Another major unresolved issue had been splitting off the University of South Florida's polytechnic campus in Lakeland to create the state's 12th university.
The move had been a priority of Senate Budget chairman J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales, who represents the area. The change was in the Senate's proposed budget and agreed to by the House on the final day of negotiations.
Because the state has a 72-hour "cooling off" period before lawmakers can vote on the budget, negotiators needed to cut a deal before today to finish the legislative session by the end of the week as planned.
Other budget notes:
Budget language will give Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine a "rural hospital" designation next year. The move will net the hospital $3.4 million in state and federal revenue.
The spending plan gives $6 million for the St. Johns River. Of that, $400,000 would be for a study to determine the river's economic value, with the rest going to restoration efforts.
The spending plan includes $303 million cuts to state hospitals. It's not yet clear how much the move will cost First Coast hospitals.
The spending plan includes a long talked about plan to increase public school funding by $1 billion. School officials have said they are grateful for the boost, but are still stinging from years of cuts, including $1.3 billion last year.
firstname.lastname@example.com, (904) 359-4174


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
By Alison Lundergan Grimes, candidate for U.S. Senate
Our military heroes make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom and we owe so much to every veteran who has worn our nation's uniform.
Like all Kentuckians, I am horrified by reports of deadly neglect of patients at hospitals operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Although a full investigation is still in progress, it is apparent that at least several dozen former service personnel died while awaiting treatment at VA facilities.
This situation is intolerable.
Katie Posto
Class: Sophomore
Sport: Golf
School: North Oldham
Claim to fame: Finished in 14th place during the regional girls' golf tournament.
"I'd say Rickie Fowler because I like his style and everything he has gone through with college golf."
Kaleb Fuson.
Buckner Elementary School.
Baseball, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.
Julie and Jeff Fuson.
Accomplishments: Fuson, a second grader at Buckner Elementary School, loves to play sports and is an active participant in the Oldham County YMCA sponsored leagues playing baseball, basketball, soccer and he will start playing lacrosse next year in a bantam league.
Name: Tommy Loguidice.
School: Buckner Elementary School.
Sport: Tae Kwon Do
Age: 7.
Hometown: La Grange.
Parents: Diane and John Loguidice.
Name: Geoffrey Gigliotti.
School: Oldham County Middle School.
Sport: Track/cross country.
Events: 800-meter run/4x800 relay.
Age: 14.
Hometown: La Grange.
Parents: Melanie and Bob Gigliotti.
Accomplishments: An eighth-grader at Oldham County Middle School, Gigliotti is a solid middle distance runner in the 800-meter run for the Colonels and also a member of the cross country team.
Name: Kaitlyn Toth.
School: Oldham County Middle School.
Sport: Softball.
Age: 13.
Hometown: La Grange.
Parents: Tracy and Joe Toth.
Accomplishments: An eighth-grader at Oldham County Middle School, Toth is a regular in the outfield for the Oldham County High School freshman softball team.
Name: Hayden Whitelaw.
School: North Oldham Middle School.
Sport: Tennis.
Age: 12.
Hometown: Goshen
Parents: Christine and Grady Whitelaw.
Accomplishments: Whitelaw, a seventh-grader at North Oldham Middle School, has stepped into the varsity lineup for the North Oldham High School tennis team this year.
Name: Riley Robertson.
School: Kenwood Station Elementary School.
Sport: Tae Kwon Do.
Age: 9.
Hometown: Crestwood.
Parents: Melissa and Douglas Robertson.
Accomplishments: A fourth-grader at Kenwood Station Elementary School, Robertson is one of the top young students at the Kentucky Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Academy in Crestwood.
Name: Austin Veech.
School: Oldham County Middle School.
Sport: Baseball.
Position: Catcher.
Age: 14.
Hometown: La Grange.
Parents: Scott and Mari Jo Veech.
Accomplishments: An eighth-grader at Oldham County Middle School, Veech is entering his second-year as the starting catcher for the OCMS baseball team and has been elected the team captain.
Veech helped the Colonels to a second straight league title last season with his outstanding defensive work behind the plate and solid hitting.
Copyright © 2019
The Oldham Era is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Oldham County and LaGrange, Kentucky, and the surrounding area.


text:
Tonka Talks: Season 6, Episode 10
April 19, 2019
Filed under Tonka Talks
WGTV, Broadcast Journalism Department
April 19, 2019
Filed under Tonka Talks
If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar.
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
March 4, 2019
A newly-found club is making its debut with various awareness projects related to Black History Month. The club, RISE, was created to "stand up for the overlooked,"...
Recent News Stories
March 1, 2019
An impenetrable tension loomed over the building as students arrived to school on a late-December...
Senior Shorts are finally here
January 28, 2019
Weekend one of Shorts 2019 opens this week. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday...
Senior Makayla Cambiano's artwork chosen to represent the Senatorial District 17
January 28, 2019
For the second year in a row, a Winnetonka senior's artwork was selected to represent the Senatorial...
New Makerspace Open House on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
January 24, 2019
The Winnetonka library is hosting an open house on Thursday Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to showcase...
Reports of gun fired in parking lot during dismissal, no one injured
December 14, 2018
Winnetonka High Schools' administration released this statement regarding reports of a student firing...
Elizabeth Payton and Kaylee Renno
March 1, 2019
An impenetrable tension loomed over the building as students arrived to school on a late-December morning, just three days after the first incident of its kind. Preceding...
Recent Feature Stories
November 5, 2018
Before you read, test your knowledge. It was a typical spring Friday in 2013: birds were chirping,...
November 1, 2018
Just last year North Kansas City Schools introduced the one-to-one initiative, allowing every one of...
May 14, 2018
A heart for medicine In a few seconds of silence, senior Rana Ekilah stands anxiously holding her mother's...
May 14, 2018
Arfon Abdi Involved in: Gold Medallion, Key Club, Medical internships, Muslim Student Association By...
Bullock earns spot on 2018 All-State Journalism Team
May 4, 2018
Junior Katie Bullock was selected as one of 10 students to represent the state of Missouri on the...
The student news site of Winnetonka High School
© 2019 • Privacy Policy • FLEX WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in


text:
Fairmont Aruba Outdoor Corner Sofa
$ 615.00
Imagine the soft, sumptuous, 6" Cushions enveloping you on a warm summer night. Striking, varying and light hues create the Vanilla Creme color of this dramatically styled wicker collection. Experience the subtle changes of color as the sunlight dances across the luxurious, woven wicker throughout the day. Our sophisticated modular design opens up endless configuration possibilities to suit your every whim. A new standard of patio opulence has been set. Welcome, to the Fairmont
- Cushions - 6 inches thick for a luxurious look and feel
- Cushion covers - Washable and zippered for easy cleaning (air dry only)
- Feet levelers - Height adjusters for uneven surfaces that won't mar your patio or deck
- Table tops - Cast aluminum with a durable powder coated finish
- Fully assembled - Ready to use and enjoy
- Custom hand woven all-weather, high density, PE (polyethylene) wicker
- Strong rust resistant, powder coated aluminum frame for maximum durability
- Commercial grade construction
- No sag solid wicker bottoms with extra flexible strapping providing long-lasting suspension
- Perfect for outdoor use in all climates
- Elegant design includes angled backs
- Includes seat and plush back Cushions for maximum comfort
- New rust-resistant, powder coated feet which are color matched with Table tops
- All sets will come with Vanilla Creme wicker and Beige covers on the Cushions
Other optional accessories can purchase separately:
- Decorative throw pillows in matching or contrasting colors or print
- Second set of cushion covers in the color of your choice
- Clips
- If you don't see a configuration that fits your needs, please contact us and we'll help you build your own set!
Product Details:
- Collection: Fairmont
- Colors: Aruba, Beige, Cilantro, Cocoa, Gray, Navy, Sesame, Tangerine, Terracotta, Wheat
- Corner Sofa Dimensions (in): 35W x 35D x 29H
Weight (lbs):


text:
Zazie Beetz
IMDb: 5.7
109 min
An 18-year-old basketball star who is being recruited by Cornell University seems to have it all figured out: captain of his team, a good student, ...
Genres: Drama
Actors: Michael Shannon, Carla Gugino, Chris Bauer, Jessica Rothe, Zazie Beetz, Luis Da Silva Jr., Lynn Marocola, Wayne Duvall, Marko Caka, Nancy Cejari, Cindy Cheung, Taylor John Smith, Jake Choi, Danny Belford, Matthew Porretta
IMDb: 6.1
109 min
When catastrophic climate change endangers Earth's very survival, world governments unite and create the Dutch Boy Program: a world wide net of satellites, surrounding the ...
Actors: Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Alexandra Maria Lara, Daniel Wu, Eugenio Derbez, Amr Waked, Adepero Oduye, Andy Garcia, Ed Harris, Robert Sheehan, Richard Schiff, Mare Winningham, Zazie Beetz, Talitha Eliana Bateman
Atlanta - S02Eps11
IMDb: 8.6
30 min
Based in Atlanta, Earn and his cousin Alfred are trying to make their way up in the world through the rap scene. Along the way ...
Actors: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz, Harold House Moore, Matthew Barnes, RJ Walker, Cranston Johnson, Dennis L.A. White, Emmett Hunter, Rick Holmes, Ashley John, Erskine C. Johnson III, Terri Abney, Tony Scott, Griffin Freeman, Tamika Parrish, Derrick J. Haywood, Orvalle Williams, Tywain Titus, Monique Grant, Jamel Chambers, Curtis Gammage, Diane Sellers
Deadpool 2HD
IMDb: 8.4
119 min
Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the ...
Actors: Josh Brolin, Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Zazie Beetz, Brianna Hildebrand, Brad Pitt, Bill Skarsgård, T.J. Miller, Terry Crews, Rob Delaney, Alan Tudyk, Julian Dennison, Lewis Tan, Jack Kesy, Eddie Marsan


text:
With all the news of Apple Maps' deficiencies and data leaks on iOS 6 devices, is the new iPhone 5 even worth it?
That's the question I try to answer in this edition of Ask Maggie. Apple has pulled the Google Maps app from its latest software, leaving the new iPhone 5 and other iOS devices to use its Apple Maps product, which many complain is inferior to Google Maps.
Also, Apple has issued an update to Verizon iPhone 5 smartphones that fixes a glitch in its Wi-Fi software. Instead of connecting to known Wi-Fi sites, consumers were really using data from their carrier plan.
One reader wants to know if he should still buy the iPhone 5 even though the Apple Maps has gotten such poor reviews. And another reader wants to know the best way to protect herself against the data leakage problem uncovered by some iPhone 5 and iOS 6 users.
Should I still get the iPhone 5 even though Apple Maps sucks?
Dear Maggie,
I really want to get the iPhone 5, but I'm troubled by the reports that Google Maps is not available on the device. I've heard that the Apple map service is just bad. I don't know what to do, because I really want the iPhone 5. But I don't want to have to live with a crappy map service. Is there any way to get the Google Maps as an app? Or are there alternative apps that are better than Apple's map service and as good as Google Maps? I'm just not sure if this one capability is enough to make me not buy the iPhone 5 and get something like the Samsung Galaxy S3. What do you think?
iPhone Envy
Dear iPhone Envy,
The answer to your first question is, "no." At this time the Google Maps app is not integrated into the iPhone iOS software anymore. And you cannot download an app from iTunes. That said, you can use the online Web app version of Google Maps, which accesses the service through the iPhone browser Safari.
The Web app version will create a little Google Maps icon you can put on your home screen. So it can be accessed like a native app, but unfortunately, it doesn't act like the real Google Maps app. What this means is that certain features will be missing and even the features that are there may not behave like the native app.
My CNET Reviews colleague Scott Stein posted a story on one such feature yesterday. Previously, Google Street View couldn't be accessed via the Google Maps Web app on the iPhone. That feature has now been added. But it still doesn't behave like the native Google Maps App.
Here's a list of some of the limitations from Scott's piece:
- Yes, you can move down city streets virtually for a little stroll...but it's choppy.
- It's easy to look around, but Street View images are distorted.
- You can't zoom in.
- You can't just drop a pin.
There is no question that that Apple's move to use its own maps app instead of Google's has been a disappointment to many people. The biggest problem is missing or inaccurate data. Apple Maps uses location information from Yelp, which is less reliable than Google's own database. In Scott's review of the iPhone 5 he noted that searching for a coffee shop only turned up a Starbucks and not a different coffee shop across the street.
Another big loss is integrated transit information that you could get in Google Maps. There are third party apps you can use for this information, such as HopStop
and Embark (both are also free.) But CNET's Kent German and Josh Lowensohn note in their FAQ regarding the maps flap that using a third party app for transit means switching back and forth between the transit information and the Apple Maps app, which offers a map of the area. This makes it more difficult for people who need directions to and from transit stops. By contrast, transit information was integrated into Google Maps, which meant no switching back and forth.
The other big complaint about Apple Maps is that some of the information and location of things is simply wrong. Whether this is a problem for you will depend on where you live. Kent and Josh noted in their FAQ that CNET didn't see any major issues in either New York City or San Francisco. This makes sense, given these cities are two of the most well-mapped places on the plant. So depending on where you live, this could be really irksome. The Apple Map problems are particularly bad outside the U.S.
But that doesn't mean that Apple Maps is worthless. There are some very useful things have been added to the app that iPhone users didn't have previously. The most important is turn-by-turn directions. Previously, iPhone users had to rely on third-party apps for this features. Kent and Josh note in their FAQ that some of these apps are free, but the better ones cost money. Meanwhile, Google Android users get this feature for free on every Android handset. (I must admit it's always been one of my favorite things about a Google Android phone.)
Another newly added feature in iOS 6 for iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and the new iPad, users is 3D views. And there is also a flyover feature that lets you feel like you're zooming over a city in a low-flying airplane. These features may not necessarily be that useful, but they do look cool.
You can also see reviews of points of interest directly on your map, which can be useful if you're looking for a nearby restaurant. (Of course, you can't be sure if the app is really giving you all the nearby options and if they're actually in the place that the app says they are.)
Apple has finally recognized that this is a significant problem. And the company's CEO Tim Cook issued an apology to customers and promised the Apple Maps app will get better. In the meantime, he suggested that iOS 6 users use a third party app to augment Apple Maps.
He suggested using Bing, MapQuest, or Waze maps apps. And he even said that users should check out the Google Maps Web App, and a mapping Web app from Nokia. The Nokia version works very much like Google. It's accessed through the Safari browser, but you can download a little icon to put on your home screen for easy access. Again, because these Web apps operate through the browser performance can be less than optimal.
There are also other third party alternatives. CNET's car tech editor Wayne Cunningham has put together a list of five free or mostly free navigation and mapping apps.
Now to answer your final question: should you go with another device, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, because the iPhone 5 lacks Google Maps?
First, let me say that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a great choice regardless of the maps issue. So if you like the bigger screen and the look and feel of the handset and the Android software, go for it. But I probably would not make the mapping feature alone my sole basis for not buying the iPhone 5 and instead buying the Samsung Galaxy S3. I asked Scott Stein this question too and here's what he had to say:
"If I really needed a solid mapping and navigation solution, because I needed it for my job. Like let's say I was a UPS driver or something, then I would go with an Android phone," he said. "Otherwise, I think Apple Maps is fine. The things it's missing are annoying. But I think they're going get to better. Or I think Google will offer a Google Maps app for the iPhone."
I tend to agree with Scott. It's clear that Apple Maps has some problems. And it is not as good or as accurate as Google Maps. But Apple has a heck of a lot of money. And they have a lot of smart people working for the company. So I think they will invest rather quickly in making improvements. I also think that there is a good possibility that Apple and Google could reach an agreement. And even though I don't think that Apple will integrate Google Maps into the software out of the box, Google could submit an app to the Apple App store, which users could download either for free or for a fee.
Kent and Josh noted in their FAQ that the fact that the YouTube app has recently gotten approval for the iTunes App Store is a good sign that Google Maps may follow a similar path. YouTube had also been integrated in the Apple iOS software since the first iPhone, but it was removed from iOS. (YouTube is owned by Google.)
That said,Apple's customer satisfaction has taken a bit of a hit after the upgrade to iOS 6. The mobile customer research firm On Device recently conducted a poll of nearly 16,000 iPhone owners in the U.S. The survey found that owner satisfaction dropped slightly compared with previous surveys conducted after software updates to iOS 4 and iOS5 were launched. Although the drop is small, OnDevice noted it's the first time they've seen any drop in customer satisfaction after the release of a software update for Apple mobile products.
Still, the map issues don't seem to have dampened enthusiasm for people buying the iPhone 5. Sales are solid and some people are still waiting three and four weeks for their devices.
My advice to you is to buy the iPhone 5 if you like everything else about the device. The maps issue will either be worked out or improved by Apple or there will eventually be a Google Maps app available for download. In the meantime, there are third party alternatives and work-arounds available. While this is not ideal, it's workable. But if there are other things bothering you about the iPhone 5, or you simply like Android and the Galaxy S3 better, then I say buy the Galaxy S3. The bottom line is that you will probably be happy with either one. They are both fantastic smartphones.
How can I conserve data and protect against overages from data leaks?
Dear Maggie,
I switched to Verizon from AT&T for the iPhone 5. This means I had to get one of those Family Share plans. I think I will be fine with the 1GB data I am getting, so long as I use Wi-Fi. But I am worried about the "data leakage" issues that I've read about. I don't want to go over my data usage! Has Verizon really fixed this issue? And what can I do to protect myself if this happens again?
Dear Grace,
Apple fixed the problem in a software update for iOS6. And Verizon issued a statement earlier this week stating that customers who experienced this issue would not be charged for these data overages.
"Under certain circumstances, iPhone 5 may use Verizon cellular data while the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network," said Verizon's Torod Neptune in a statement. "Apple has a fix that is being delivered to Verizon customers right on their iPhone 5. Verizon Wireless customers will not be charged for any unwarranted cellular data usage."
You should download the software update and then check your usage to make sure you don't see something out of the ordinary.
While you can't prevent a software glitch like this from happening again, you can download an app that will compress the data that do you use. This won't fix the problem of wrongly being charged for data usage. But an app that compresses data should help you stay within your data cap.
Apps, such as AnchorFree's HotSpot Shield, can help subscribers reduce their data usage to half. This means that if you typically use 4GB of data, you would likely use about 2GB of data. The amount of data each consumer saves can vary. It depends on what you do online. Right now, HotSpot Shield and other apps like it, such as Onavo only compress text and images. They do not yet compress video or audio, which can be the biggest data hogs.
That said, uploading pictures to Flikr or Facebook or viewing pictures on Instagram or any other social media site can gobble up a lot of data. Checking Twitter constantly or receiving updates from other apps can also be data intensive. All of this data can add up. Apps like HotSpot Shield and Onavo can compress this traffic and help you reduce data usage.
David Gorodyansky, CEO AnchorFree, said that when his app and others are able to compress video and audio, they will be able to reduce data usage even more.
"Now you can use about two times as much data and we're only compressing images and text," he said. "I think you could see a 300 percent improved if we could compress video."
This could save wireless subscribers a lot of money on their data plans. If a subscriber watches a lot of streaming video, he can blow through a monthly data plan within the first week of the month. Nailing down the video compression problem will help alleviate this problem.
AnchorFree and Onavo aren't the only companies offering a data compression app. XVision's DataMan and Webrich Software's My Data Usage Pro are similar solutions.
These apps all work in a similar way. And they provide you with details about your data usage. With HotSpot Shield you can get live usage information. And you can see which apps are using the most data. Onavo also allows you to set alerts so that if a certain app is hogging your data, you will get a message warning you.
HotSpot Shield also provides another feature as part of the app: secure Web browsing. Through its mobile VPN, it provides a temporary IP address and encrypts data so that users can browse safely on unsecured networks. This protects passwords, financial information and all other personal or sensitive data while using a public Wi-Fi hotspot. The company has offered secure Web browsing on laptops and desktop computers for years. More than 70 million computers use its software today.
The iOS mobile version of the software has been out for almost a year, and the Android version came out in May. Since then, the company says that it's been downloaded more than 1 million times on iOS and Google Android devices.
The bottom line here is that if you are on a capped data service, you should definitely download one of these free apps so that you can preserve and save as much data as you possibly. And if by chance there is another data leakage and if Verizon doesn't catch it, hopefully your data usage will still be below your cap since your data will be compressed. I'll keep an eye out for when any of these apps add video compression to their capabilities. When that happens, it will be a huge benefit to all data customers.
Ask Maggie is an advice column that answers readers' wireless and broadband questions. The column now appears twice a week on CNET offering readers a double dosage of Ask Maggie's advice. If you have a question, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me an e-mail at maggie dot reardon at cbs dot com. And please put "Ask Maggie" in the subject header. You can also follow me on Facebook on my Ask Maggie page.


text:
Skip to Content
The University of Washington Bothell has a motor pool vehicle for use by faculty and staff. The UWB Motor Pool provides the vehicle at economic rates for individuals authorized to travel on official University of Washington Bothell business. Use of this vehicle will be recharged to the campus department requesting its use.
If the UWB motor pool vehicle is not available, employees can reserve a Ucar.
The UW Bothell Motor Pool is a self-sustaining operation and rental rates are set at a level that assures recovery of the cost of doing business. The following rates apply:
Ford Taurus Mileage Rate: $0.56
In addition to the change in rental rates, the UW Bothell Motor Pool has established a new insurance fee of $1.00 per day per rental. This fee will create a fund to pay for vehicle damages and replace the previous policy of recharging collision damage back to the respective departments. The Bothell Motor Pool is self insured for vehicle collisions.
The University maintains liability coverage for all University vehicles. This coverage protects authorized operators from claims of third parties for bodily injury or property damage, provided the vehicle was operated for and on behalf of the University.
University employees, student employees, and authorized volunteers traveling on official University business are insured for any injuries under the Worker's Compensation Program. For details on volunteers, see the Operations Manual, D 14.1.
Students and passengers who are not University employees are not insured by the Worker's Compensation Program and are responsible for providing their own medical insurance.
Rental fees are charged to the budget number designated by the requesting department and are based on a per mile charge for the actual miles driven. Daily rental charges are calculated from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. regardless of the time the vehicle was checked out.
The UW Bothell Motor Pool rental fee covers the following costs:
Regular maintenance services will be performed at the UWB Motor Pool on all University-owned vehicles.
The UW Bothell Motor Pool rental fee does not cover the following costs:
The UWB Motor Pool is operated by Facility Services.
Facility Services receives and confirms vehicle requests through email at firstname.lastname@example.com, and handles billing for all campus vehicles, handles complaints and collisions involving a campus vehicle, and facilitates the purchase and disposal of vehicles for the campus fleet.
Motor Pool office hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.


text:
Judy Everett Ramos has written an interesting article for Examiner.com:
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, and local residents do not need to look any further than the name of their county to see a link to this war.
Tarrant County has nearly two million residents, and the county seat is Fort Worth. The name Tarrant is everywhere, but why?
General Edward H. Tarrant was born in South Carolina in 1799. He moved to Kentucky at a very young age and became a veteran of the War of 1812 when he fought in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. The battle occurred when British forces attacked American soldiers on January 8, 1815. The British were out-gunned by the Americans under the leadership of General Andrew Jackson.
Edward Tarrant survived the battle and made his way to Texas. He received land from the Republic of Texas, practiced law, was a farmer, served in politics, and was active in the militia.
In 1839, he carried the rank of brigadier general as he commanded a militia group called the Fourth Brigade. In 1841, he led his group in the Battle of Village Creek, which was an Indian fight in present-day Arlington. Tarrant gave up fighting after that battle and resumed his political career, serving in the state legislature from 1849 – 1853.
He and his wife moved part of their household to Fort Belknap in 1857, where they had to deal with Indian depredations. He was considering taking action against the Indians when he died of an illness August 2, 1858. He is buried in Fort Worth.
Tarrant County was founded and named for General Edward Tarrant December 20, 1849 in honor of his service to the Republic of Texas and State of Texas.
Today, members of the General Edward H. Tarrant Chapter of the National Society US Daughters of 1812 meet at the Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. The chapter was founded in 1948. The organization is part of the Texas Society US Daughters of 1812, which was founded in 1903. The national organization was founded in 1892.
Chapter meetings include guest speakers, award presentations, and a Veterans Day program each November. Local members also attend state and national events, such as conferences.
Membership into the National Society US Daughters of 1812 is open to women age 18 and over and is based on proven lineage to someone who, during the period of 1784-1815 inclusive, rendered civil, military, or naval service to our country, rendered material aid to the U.S. Army or Navy, or who participated in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The General Edward H. Tarrant Chapter features a list of ancestors of members.
The national organization is promoting "Ring the Bells for 1812," by asking everyone to ring bells at noon on June 18, 2012 to ring in the start of the war's bicentennial. For more information on upcoming bicentennial activities, visit National Society US Daughters of 1812 or the War of 1812 Website.
Quite interesting… Did you know this about Tarrant County?


text:
Attention anyone that feeds raw meat pet food or manufacturers of raw meat pet foods…the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is about to vote on a policy against the feeding of raw meat pet food. If you want to protect your rights to feed a raw meat pet food, I suggest you take action before this gets approved.
Dr. Amy Nesselrodt – veterinarian – first alerted me to this serious situation. She shared that at an upcoming meeting (August 2 or 3, 2012) the AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine will vote to create a policy to "discourage the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal source protein that has not first been subjected to a process to eliminate pathogens because of the risk of illness to cats and dogs as well as humans."
Why would the AVMA initiate an official policy discouraging the feeding of raw pet food? What is this action based on?
It took two phone calls, but I eventually spoke with AVMA media relations Assistant Director Sharon Curtis Granskog (early Friday July 13, 2012). She explained the policy would be voted on by the board during the early August meeting. I asked if any veterinarian that works for Big Pet Food is on that board; not to her knowledge. I asked for a list of name of those voting (to confirm no veterinarian of Big Pet Food was on this board). I asked for the contact information of someone for pet owners to write to in order to express their opinion on this proposed policy. She promised to provide that information to me by end of day (Friday July 13). No information. No information Monday July 17. I left another voice mail message with Ms. Granskog on Tuesday 7/18. No return call, no email.
It certainly appears that the AVMA does not want pet owners involved in this decision.
Since the AVMA didn't bother to provide contact information for pet owners to reply to – as they promised – the following is contact information taken from the AVMA website. If you would like to contact the AVMA and express your opinion on the proposed policy against the feeding of raw meat pet foods –
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Phone: 800.248.2862 Fax: 847.925.1329
Governmental Relations Division:
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1642
Phone: 800.321.1473, Fax: 202.842.4360
General Email: firstname.lastname@example.com (type in the subject line: AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine)
My opinion…(and my message sent to AVMA)
AVMA, all meat is dangerous. We, pet owners – and you, the voting delegates of AVMA – take a risk each time you pick up a package of ground beef or chicken legs at the grocery. Raw pet food is NO more dangerous than any trip to the meat department of any grocery across the country.
However, there is one significant difference…most all pet owners that feed a raw meat pet food are fully aware of the risk. They are educated pet food consumers and they understand the need to handle the food properly. Perhaps this is reason why there has never been an incident of human illness linked to a raw meat pet food. But to the contrary of raw meat pet food, there HAS been numerous cases of human illness linked to a kibble pet food (in the U.S. and in Canada). If your true basis of this policy is concern of human or pet illness, the AVMA would not be taking a stance solely against raw meat pet foods. There is no medical evidence, and further, science proves raw meat in the grocery, rare meat on the grill, raw meat pet food, and kibble pet food ALL pose a similar risk to humans and pets.
Should you decide to pass the policy against raw meat pet foods, we (pet owners) will know why. It will be crystal clear. We'll know that Big Pet Food has bought and paid for this policy and your vote. Won't it be a sad day when a national veterinary organization proves they actually work for Big Pet Food instead of working to protect the health of animals.
Added after original post: Here is the concern…When/if a national veterinary organization takes the public stance raw pet foods are dangerous, lobby organizations (such as PFI representing all the big kibble manufacturers) could take this 'opinion' to law makers. Their goal could be the future ban of all raw pet foods. Law makers, not knowing the truth about raw pet foods, would look solely at the opinion of AVMA and things could get out of hand quickly. Because there is no scientific foundation to base this policy on, and as well because the AVMA is seemingly trying to get this accomplished without much notice from pet owners (not responding to my queries) – I am very concerned there is more than meets the eye behind this policy.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Pet Food Safety Advocate
Author, Buyer Beware
Co-Author Dinner PAWsible
What's in Your Pet's Food?
Is your dog or cat eating risk ingredients? Chinese imports? Petsumer Report tells the 'rest of the story' on over 2500 cat foods, dog foods, and pet treats. 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. www.PetsumerReport.com
Have you read Buyer Beware? Click Here
Cooking for pets made easy, Dinner PAWsible
Are you subscribed to Truth About Pet Food Newsletter? Click Here to subscribe
Follow Truth about Pet Food on Twitter
Become a Fan of Truth about Pet Food, Dinner PAWsible, Buyer Beware on Facebook
Find Healthy Pet Foods in Your Area Click Here


text:
If you are a doctor or other qualified health care professional, you should not offer any medical advice or treatment on our Sites, nor should you allow the content of our Sites to substitute for your own medical judgment. Please thoroughly review the information provided on our Sites before deciding whether any of the products, services, or treatments therein are right for you or others.
what can we help you with?Please select
let us know how we can help
enter the code to confirm you're not a robot
you must have an account to suggest polls.
join now
enter the code to confirm you're not a robot*
email sent successfully
How a colon polyp progress to cancer
Living with a rare genetic disease can be very difficult and challenging in terms of physical, emotional, and social being. People think they cannot survive with the disease and soon loose hope but somehow they do. This is just because of their strength that encourages them to fight back. In order to live a good life, find your inner strength and cope with the disease.
The idea for the #My31 Movement began as a realization by the founders of Hu-manity.co. People were creating tons of data, and were not able to control how it is used, manage it or be compensated for it. And yet, the data market is growing exponentially. This is the reason for the 31st Human Right: "Everyone has the right to legal ownership of their inherent human data as property."
Life's a Polyp explores daily life with chronic illness caused by two rare diseases - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Short Bowel Syndrome. Jenny, the blogger, is a FAP patient and was diagnosed with the disease when she was 8 years old. She had to undergo a colectomy to remove her colon because the colon cancer had started to develop. Since then, Jenny is suffering from various symptoms of FAP and coping up with the disease. Follow her video to know more about the life with a rare disease.
Short-bowel syndrome is a condition in which the small intestine is not able to function properly. It is generally accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, dehydration, malnutrition, etc. People suffering from this condition need to use the washroom many times a day. This may continue for several hours. In the following video, Jenny discusses what the day was like with Short Bowel Syndrome.
Jenny describes different coping techniques for managing bothersome emotions, sleep, and pain after a recent medical procedure. These techniques have helped her cope with the symptoms in high school. Follow the video to know more about these techniques and follow them to cope up with your symptoms.
Jenny is a FAP patient. From past few months, she is experiencing an increase in the severity of symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, etc. Upon proper diagnosis, her doctor told her that she is suffering from C diff infection. C diff is referred to a bacterial strain called clostridium difficile which results in the occurrence of diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions like colitis.
Ostomy is a surgical procedure in which a hole is made in the abdomen wall in order to excrete the waste out of the body. This procedure is generally performed when the patient is suffering from some serious intestinal condition. A pouch like bag is placed on the ostomy. The body excretes out its waste in the bag. As soon as the bag is full, it has to be removed properly and discarded. This video is a guide on how to wear your ostomy and clean it properly.
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disease in which numerous growths, called polyps are observed in the colon and rectum . Almost all patients with this condition have to get their colon removed. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common symptom observed in FAP patients. This symptom occurs due to frequent blood loss from the body because of colon cancer. To properly treat the condition, patients have to undergo iron infusion sessions regularly for maintaining iron levels in the blood.
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited disease which is characterized by occurrence of intestinal cancer. In this condition, multiple growths, called polyps are observed in the colon and rectum part of intestine. Ostomy is a surgical procedure in which a separate opening, also known as stoma, is created near the abdomen in the body for waste to excrete out of the body. A bag is then attached to stoma where the waste could be collected. There are various types of ostomy. Learn about different types of ostomies and bowel and bladder diversions in the video.
Cole Eicher is 13 years old and he is a brain cancer survivor. For Cole, living a life with brain cancer was very difficult. He went through surgeries and various chemotherapy sessions to treat his cancer. Today, he is a cancer survivor and helps the organization in spreading awareness against cancer and raise funds in order to support research. The video gives an insight of the life of Cole Eicher and his contributions to the society.


text:
LAW7965 - Pre-Trial Litigation: Practice and Discovery
Course Number:
Most cases litigated in the United States are resolved prior to trial. This course will focus on the development of pre-trial advocacy and litigation management skills through the use of simulated exercises. The course will provide students with hands-on experience with all aspects of the pre-trial litigation life cycle, from pre-suit investigation, pleadings, litigation management, discovery and motion practice. Through the use of simulated case files, students will be given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to prepare a case for trial, including fact investigation, preparing and responding to pleadings and written discovery, taking and defending depositions of fact and expert witnesses, and briefing and arguing dispositive motions. Suggested preparation: Evidence.


text:
Tips from acquaintances and others helped authorities track a fugitive New Hampshire couple to Florida, where they were arrested at the Universal Studios theme park on charges stemming from the beating and burning of the woman's 3-year-old son, an official said Thursday.
Federal marshals took 23-year-old Jessica Linscott and her boyfriend, 27-year-old Roland Dow, into custody Wednesday evening at the Orlando park. They had been on the run for two weeks, making stops in New York and New Jersey on their way south, U.S. Deputy Marshal Jeffrey White said.
"They didn't resist. They didn't have any weapons," he said. "I don't think they believed anyone would come looking for them in Florida."
They are due to appear in a Florida court Friday morning. If they waive extradition, New Hampshire law enforcement officials will escort them back to the state.
Police say Dow hit James Linscott hard enough in the head on Nov. 12 to cause traumatic brain injury and seizures and also burned his fingers and wrist. It was at least three days before the boy was taken to Exeter Hospital, where officials called police.
Police say Dow and Linscott told them by phone that the boy's injuries were self-inflicted and that they would go to the police station later. They never showed.
Dow is charged with first- and second-degree assault. He and Linscott face multiple charges of child endangerment for failing to protect and get medical attention for James, who remains hospitalized at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth in Lebanon.
A spokeswoman for the state Division of Children, Youth and Families, which has legal custody of the boy, would not comment on his condition Thursday, citing confidentiality laws. She also would not say whether the division had previous contact with the family. The boy's father died of a drug overdose, Dow's grandmother told The Associated Press.
Police say his condition is improving but that his recovery will be long and difficult.
"It's very upsetting to everyone involved," White said. "They were hiding out in a place you'd normally take your kids for enjoyment, to have a good time. Here they are down there, on the run, after harming their child."
White said he is not sure what mode of transportation they were using and that both their cars were accounted for in New Hampshire.
"I think they were smart enough to dump their cellphones," White said, stressing it was tips from acquaintances that led police to them.
"At one point in time they were still in contact with family members," he said.
White said tips led investigators first to Florida, then to the Orlando hotel where the couple was staying, and ultimately to Universal Studios, where they were arrested after watching a parade.
Law enforcement officials spent "countless hours" trying to find Linscott and Dow, who are from Plaistow, N.H., a town of about 8,000 residents in Rockingham County on the Massachusetts state line, marshals said.
The Orange County Jail in Florida, where they are being held in protective custody, said the couple had declined all interview requests.
Dow's grandmother, Helen Fram, who lives next to the couple in a two-family home in Plaistow, said Thursday that she's certain her grandson and Linscott did not hurt James. She said the boy sometimes banged his own head on the bathtub or threw himself off the toilet.
"I can hear anything if anything is going on," she said. "They would never, ever hurt a baby. Never."
She said they initially went to the hospital with James but got scared when they found out police wanted to talk to them.
"They figured they didn't do anything, so they took off," she said.
Fram described her grandson as a loner and said he sometimes did siding or roofing work, though he is unemployed right now. She said she did not hear from him while he was on the run.
Asked why they would have gone to a theme park, she said that was one thing she did not understand.
In the small downtown of Plaistow, Joe's Barber Shop owner Dan Diemand said every third or fourth customer for the past week has wanted to talk about the case, wondering if Dow and Linscott had been caught. A lot were angry.
"Especially parents, I think they take it very personally when a child is hurt," he said.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
'Game Change' author facing criticism over book deal after harassment allegations
Nation & World
Americans in Mexico uneasy as anti-Mexican rhetoric rises in the U.S.
Expect a recession in 2021, say 34% of economists in survey
Nation & World
China lashes out at Taiwan for offering asylum to Hong Kong protesters
Our View: Loss of doctors leaving hole in rural health care


text:
Earlier this summer, Amar'e Stoudemire paid a hefty price (approximately $50k) to work on his previously non-existent post game with Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon. Given the history of Stoudemire's offensive game, devastation as a roll man with a tint of mid-range shooting, there has been almost unanimous sentiment among the the basketball community that Stoudemire's post game won't be used much in games. I too felt the same way, until I looked deeper into the matter.
It isn't that Amar'e is going to become a post up player. He's not. That has never been his game, and likely won't ever be the base of his offensive repertoire. However, that doesn't mean Stoudemire's post work this offseason can't help his game. After analyzing Mike Woodson's offense, I think there will be opportunities for Stoudemire to score in a post up game and in that area of the floor. We know that Woodson's history indicates that he run a slower, more isolation based type offense. Unlike Mike D'Antoni's offense, the pick and roll has never been a staple of the Woodson offense. That doesn't mean pick and rolls will be eliminated, but we'll likely see less of them next season. That means Amar'e Stoudemire will have to find other ways to score, because he won't be rolling to the basket every third possession.
Thanks to Synergy Sports, I was able to track both Stoudemire's shot attempts when rolling to the basket compared to when he was posted up. After Mike Woodson took over on March 14th, Amar'e Stoudemire played in 15 games. In those 15 games, including the playoff series against Miami, Stoudemire had 35 shot attempts rolling to the hoop and 28 shot attempts while posting up. I certainly was surprised by these numbers, as I expected a higher number of attempts as a roll man. From simply watching the games, I didn't remember Stoudemire posting up so many times. After looking at the film, I realized that the Knicks weren't utilizing Stoudemire in a post up game like you'd see a normal post up big man, such as LaMarcus Aldridge or Carlos Boozer.
Under Woodson, the Knicks offense ran mostly through Carmelo Anthony. We all know that. But what I noticed was the propensity of the offense to get Stoudemire the ball down in the low post area. But this doesn't necessarily mean he always had to have his back to the basket in order to get the ball in that area of the floor. With Woodson at the reins, the low post area of the floor became an area where Stoudemire frequented more, even when he wasn't getting the ball. And there is where I think working with Olajuwon will help Stoudemire. His new repertoire of moves should help him not only on the block, but in that general area of the floor. With more practice and confidence executing offensive moves down closer towards the rim should help not only his post up game, but his face up and driving games as well.
Very rarely did Stoudemire ever have his back to the basket in a post up situation, but that general area of the floor is where he was getting the ball. Here is a picture of one of the part(s) of the floor I'm talking about:
Notice also in these photos, Tyson Chandler who is at the top of the key in the bottom photo and on the side of the key opposite of Stoudemire in the top photo. He doesn't space the floor greatly, but his position should give Stoudemire the room he needs to operate in a more technical, controlled post up game. With his seemingly decreasing athleticism, Stoudemire has to adjust to not being able to out muscle and blow by defenders whenever he wants. This newly added post up game should tailor both to Woodson's slower paced system and the seeming decrease of Stoudemire's athleticism. Stoudemire having the ball in these areas of the floor was a pattern that repeated itself many times when I analyzed the Knicks offense under Woodson. I think Woodson has sort of delegated this spot of the floor as a spot where he can get Stoudemire touches while adequately spacing the floor. So how does his post game relate to this sort of positioning?
Having this sort of positioning on the floor is going to result in many shot attempts varying 3-9 feet from the rim. According to Hoopdata, Stoudemire shot an abysmal 32.4% from that area of the floor last season. I think we can attribute the low % to two factors. A) the fact that he lost some of his athleticism last year and B) he was getting the ball there more in an iso/post up situation rather than rolling, more often than not. Now here is where a post up game will come in handy for him.
As I said earlier, Stoudemire will probably never use the post up as the staple of his offensive game. But I think Stoudemire can add this newly minted post game to his repertoire and use it quite frequently. As shown by the numbers, 28 shot attempts from post ups in 15 games under Woodson, there will be opportunity for him to use his new moves. We all saw Stoudemire's athleticism decrease last season. Whether you want to blame age or health, the bottom line is that he just wasn't as athletic last year as he has been in the past. He can't just bullrush through and jump over guys to score as we've been accustomed to seeing over the past decade. But I believe that Stoudemire has the skills necessary to be a solid post player and I think he will be. This will be quite important as it will give him another way to attack opponents other than trying to use his athleticism to overwhelm them, which often resulted in turnovers or charges last season.
I'm going to analyze two plays from last year that are indicative of what I'm talking about.
Here is the video of the first play:
This play starts out as a pick and roll featuring JR Smith as the ball handler and Amar'e Stoudemire as the roll man. Tyson Chandler is absent from this play, but that is not really important here. On the play, Tracy McGrady and Ivan Johnson collapse on Stoudemire the roll man, forcing Smith to swing the ball to Landry Fields (remember him?) on the wing rather than feed the ball to Stoudemire rolling towards the basket. When he doesn't get the ball, Stoudemire posts up 6'8 Ivan Johnson and receives the ball from Fields. Once he gets the ball, you can tell that Stoudemire has no idea what he's doing. He has decent post position on the shorter Johnson, but he decides to face him up despite the fact that he's about 5 feet away from the rim. Stoudemire makes a move towards the middle of the paint. Johnson gets a hand on the ball and the McGrady collapses on Stoudemire causing him to throw up a wild shot. This is a situation where if he had a go to post up move, or two, he'd have a better opportunity to score. Rather than facing up a shorter defender 5 feet from the rim, Stoudemire's post game should give him the ability to create a better look for himself.
Here is video of the second play:
This play begins as an inbounds play that gets Carmelo Anthony the ball along the wing, guarded by LeBron James. Udonis Haslem is assigned to Amar'e Stoudemire. Stoudemire sets Anthony a pick, but James and Haslem trap Anthony while Chris Bosh rolls off Tyson Chandler to pick up Stoudemire. It is an excellent defensive rotation by the Heat. This play also showcases how Chandler's inability to stretch the floor hurts Amar'e Stoudemire. Bosh is guarding to Chandler on the play, but is able to temporarily roll off of him to pick up Stoudemire on the roll due to the fact that Chandler doesn't have the ability to shoot the mid-range shot or put the ball on the floor, were he to receive the ball. After Miami's trap, Anthony is forced to kick the ball out to Baron Davis near mid-court and the Knicks have to reset. The ball then swings back to Anthony and then to Stoudemire, who has the entire low post area to himself, as shown in this photo:
Stoudemire then drives wildly on the smaller Udonis Haslem. Haslem does a really excellent job of cutting Stoudemire off from the rim, forcing him to either shoot over him, pass the ball or shoot from the center of the paint. Given the fact that Bosh crashes hard into the paint, passing the ball out probably is the best solution here as Baron Davis and JR Smith are left wide open. But that is more of a LeBron kind of play, that isn't Stoudemire's game. New York's $100 million man is looking to score, which is fine except that Stoudemire takes a horrid shot. When Haslem cuts Stoudemire off, the Knick forward spins out of control into the paint and shoots an air ball. This is a situation where more offensive moves in the 3-9 foot area would benefit Stoudemire greatly. Obviously we don't know what moves exactly Stoudemire has been taught, but there are probably 100 better ways for him to handle Haslem on this play. Whether its one or two back down dribbles and a hook shot, or a more controlled fade away shot, Stoudemire should be more adept this season to handle this kind of situation.
Again, learning post up moves from Hakeem Olajuwon doesn't make Amar'e Stoudemire a post up maestro. But it doesn't really have to. The strength of Stoudemire's game is still getting to the rim off pick and rolls and finishing at the rim, but his new moves should make him all the more devastating. His learning of a post up game is about improving his chances of scoring off shots 3-9 feet from the rim, where he shot 32.4% on 105 shots in just 47 games, good for 17th in the league among forwards. From film study, I believe Mike Woodson has designated the low post area as a spot to get Amar'e Stoudemire the ball with room to operate, even with Chandler and Anthony on the floor. That doesn't mean Stoudemire has to post up every time he gets the ball there, but that now he has the option to. I think there is a role in this offense for Stoudemire to excel in the low post area and hopefully this new and improved post up game helps him get there.
Follow Taylor on Twitter @tarmosino
Like Meloship of the Ring on Facebook


text:
Latest media releases
UBS SME barometer 2nd quarter 2008 - SME sector: mood remains upbeat as economy slows
Business confidence among Swiss SMEs remained strong during the first quarter. While industrial SMEs experienced a slight deterioration in fortunes, the situation improved for service providers, who managed to maintain the excellent business climate of the previous two quarters. However, Swiss SMEs still failed to gain any ground against large Swiss companies.
Since the third quarter of 2006, more than 40% of Swiss small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed reported an increase in the number of new orders. Their performance was also ahead of expectations in the first quarter of 2008, when 46% of the SMEs surveyed reported an increase in new orders. Similarly good results were achieved in terms of total sales, although export sales were disappointing. Sales prices rose markedly. Business activity thus returned to its former high levels as work backlogs and the number of employees continued to grow. These are the results of the latest UBS quarterly survey involving 700 Swiss companies conducted as part of the UBS SME barometer in cooperation with the Swiss Industry and Trade Association.
Slower pace in the second quarter
The respondents remained positive regarding the second quarter of 2008. However, expectations are lower compared to the results from the first quarter, as 31% of SMEs anticipate more new orders than last year. The proportion of companies with rising revenues has fallen for the last two quarters and this trend looks set to continue, judging by the expectations of the companies surveyed. Sales growth is also expected to slow during the second quarter. Despite this, over 40% of respondents expect sales prices to increase. Overall, expectations in the second quarter are better for the service SMEs than the industrials. While 44% of service providers expect an increase in orders placed, 55% anticipate higher turnover and 50% expect an improvement in the business climate. The corresponding figures for the industry sector are just 7%, 15% and 11%, respectively. In fact business activity for service SMEs in the second quarter should even be higher than for the large companies surveyed for benchmarking purposes.
No sign of a bank credit squeeze
Swiss SMEs are satisfied with the credit available to them. The survey results do not indicate any negative influence resulting from the credit crisis that has affected the USA during the past few months, as 78% of SMEs surveyed and over 80% of large companies noticed no change in terms of credit available to them. Some 14% of SMEs even mentioned improved credit facilities and just 8% claimed conditions had tightened.
Swiss SMEs thus remain upbeat. Nevertheless, risks will remain in the medium term due to the recent rise in the value of the Swiss franc and the anticipated downturn in global demand.
UBS SME barometer
Notes: black bars = realized figures for the previous quarters; shaded bars = expectations for the current quarter; balance of the "gains" and "losses" reported (year-on-year) according to UBS survey: business climate = average of the balance of new orders and sales reported
The methodology used in determining the UBS SME barometer
The UBS SME barometer is based on an evaluation of the UBS survey on manufacturing that has been carried out by the Bank since 1975 and which was extended from the third quarter of 2006 to include service providers. Around 700 companies (500 SMEs and 200 large companies), which form a representative cross-section of the Swiss economy, are surveyed every quarter. Any companies employing less than 250 people are classed as SMEs. The barometer reports the balances of the current and expected business climate, employment, sales prices and earnings of SMEs as a whole. These indicators are reported as weighted averages of the performance of each sector (manufacturing/services), with the weighting being based on contributions to value added in the overall economy by these sectors in 2005. The responses obtained from our survey are evaluated using a diffusion index: the balance for each indicator represents the difference between the percentages of companies reporting a positive or negative trend. It does not therefore represent a percentage rate of change. A comparison indicator has also been developed so that the barometer does not only provide information on the economic health of SMEs over the course of time, but is also able to allow a comparison to be made with large companies. It is defined as the balance of the SME business climate less the balance for large companies. Irrespective of the absolute economic situation, a rise indicates a relative improvement of SMEs in comparison with large companies, while a decline indicates the reverse.
Appendix: UBS SME barometer in figures
Daniel Kalt
Head Macro and Economics Research
Tel. +41-44-234 25 60
Carla Duss
Economic Research Switzerland
Tel. +41-44-234 21 19
Schweizerischer Gewerbeverband (SGV)
Dr. Rudolf Horber
SGV Political Secretary / Member of the SGV Executive Board
Tel. +41-31-380 14 34
Edgar R. Minder
SGV Press Officer
Tel. +41-31-380 14 41
The Schweizerische Gewerbeverband (SGV - Swiss Industry and Trade Association) is the umbrella organisation for small and medium-sized enterprises. It was founded in 1879 and is now the biggest business association in Switzerland. The SGV is active in representing the interests of some 300,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, most of which are members of approximately 250 industry and professional associations and of the cantonal industry and trade associations, which are organised on a multi-sectoral basis.


text:
Michael Waltrip
|Like ALT
Waltrip is the younger brother of three-time series champion Darrell. And while that connection certainly hasn't materially harmed his career, it isn't the only reason Waltrip has had a 25-year-career at NASCAR's top level.
Waltrip began racing go-karts around Kentucky in the mid-1970s. But his career took flight in 1981, when he captured the Mini-Modified division track championship at Kentucky Motor Speedway. A year later, Waltrip entered the Goody's Dash Series and in 1983, he won that series' championship. He was also voted that circuit's most popular driver in 1983 and 1984 (perhaps another clue to his career longevity).
Nationwide Career
Waltrip is one of those drivers who actually made his Cup debut before making his first Nationwide start (in his case, his first Cup start came in 1985; Nationwide waited until 1988). In fact, over the course of 20 seasons, Waltrip has ever only run one full season. But that year, 2004, Waltrip won once and finished a career-best 13th in points. And in 270 career starts, or roughly nine seasons, he has won 11 races and finished in the top five 48 other times. It's a measure of success that Waltrip has never been able to match at the next level.
NASCAR Career
Waltrip's Cup career has been characterized by futility. Indeed, until he finally won the Daytona 500 in 2001, he held the dubious distinction of running more Cup races (462) without a win than any other driver in series history. Though he would go on to win another race in 2002 and two more in 2003, including another Daytona 500, each of Waltrip's four wins has come in restrictor-plate races. Even more, he's never finished better than 12th in the overall standings, a position he last achieved in 1995.
In 2006, Waltrip announced that he would become an owner/driver in 2007, a surprising decision to say the least. In addition to his stunning lack of success as a driver, recent NASCAR history is littered with drivers, many more successful than Waltrip, who have attempted this difficult double. They failed. Waltrip seems poised to repeat their failures, having qualified for just 14 races in 2007; and while he made each of the 36 races in 2008, he managed one top five and a measly 29th-place finish in points.
See all
Related Articles
The Michael Waltrip Racing Story Ends How It Began
So Michael Waltrip Racing and their number 15 team gets slapped with a 25 point penalty, for something about "beveled washers" at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday. Crew ch... morePosted: 3 years ago |
Comments | Email This
Toyota: No Longer A NASCAR Punchline
What if I told you a Toyota has won 10 of the last 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races? What if I told you that Toyota trails Chevrolet by just 63 points in t... morePosted: 3 years ago |
Comments | Email This
Nascar Odds: Offseason Prop Bets
It is the strangest weekend of the entire racing year. After 36 races and more than 40 weeks of thinking about a Sprint Cup season, there is no race, no next step,... morePosted: 4 years ago |
Comments | Email This
See all
Photo Gallery
No any photos yet.
See all
Video Gallery
No any videos yet.