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Earlier this week, Dabo Swinney lit into his Clemson football team following what he considered to be a very poor performance in the scrimmage. While not nearly to the same decibel level, the head coach of the Tigers' season-opening opponent went through some similar angst over his squad recently.
During Georgia's second scrimmage of summer campFriday, Mark Richt watched as his offense tossed a pair of picks as well as lost two fumbles. Various penalties on that side of the ball as well as players not lining up correctly added to the frustration, which Richt wasn't shy in hiding in the post-scrimmage meeting with the media.
"It was just frustrating, and I told them, too," the coach said. "[T]he execution kind of deteriorated (after the first drive of the scrimmage). That's not to say there weren't good plays offensively, but we had way too many fumbled snaps or poor shotgun snaps. Too many guys were jumping offsides.
"There were just too many guys having to be babysat out there as far as getting lined up right."
Hutson Mason, who is taking over for four-year starter Aaron Murray, tossed one of the interceptions that had Richt frustrated. The first-year starter did, though, bounce back from that hiccup to throw for 204 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also completed nearly 71 percent of his passes.
Two weeks from today, Clemson will travel to Athens to take on Georgia in the season opener for both teams.

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By losing 9% of their audience in 2011, Fox News' prime time lineup now averages fewer viewers than Jon Stewart's The Daily Show.
According to TVNewser, Fox News averaged 1.868 million total viewers in prime time compared to 2.3 million for The Daily Show.
The audience erosion continued over at Fox News as the network lost 8% of its total viewers and 14% of their viewers in the 25-54 demo. The total number of daytime Fox News viewers slipped to 1.073 million.
"Red Eye" was the only Fox News show to post ratings gains in 2011. Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, and On The Record With Greta Van Susteren all lost viewers. In the morning, Fox and Friends remained flat. Fox News still showed its dominance by having the top 13 rated cable news programs, but a certain program hosted by a comedian that Fox News loves to hate on Comedy Central blew past most of the Fox News shows in the ratings.
According to Comedy Central, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart averaged 2.3 million viewers per episode in 2011. Unlike Fox News, "The Daily Show" was up in total viewers (+7%) and all key demos: adults 18-49 (+6%); men 18-34 (+2%); men 18-24 (+4%)." The Daily Show was also the top cable late night talk show in terms of total viewers, and was generally dominant. While Fox News was losing 14% in the demo in 2011, Jon Stewart was gaining 6%.
Jon Stewart has become Fox News' #1 media nemesis. To put Stewart's ratings into a head to head context, The O'Reilly Factor tends to hover around the 3 million viewers range. Hannity is at around 2+ million, and On The Record with Greta Van Susteren varies between 1.1 million and 1.5 million as an average. This means that The Daily Show is more popular than both Hannity and On The Record, and trails O'Reilly by about 700,000 viewers.
The reason why Fox News feels so threatened by Jon Stewart is because his program is more popular than anything not named Bill O'Reilly on the network. Not only is Stewart popular, but he is popular with the coveted young demographics that Fox News struggles with. The average Fox News viewer is 65 years old. For years, the Fox News model of success has been powered by viewers literally aging in to watching Fox.
However, Jon Stewart has thrown a wrench in the Fox News cycle of life by educating his millions of younger viewers about Fox News. Stewart spends segments debunking the propaganda, exposing facts, and uncovering the edited video that is the bread and butter of America's top cable news network.
Every night Stewart is teaching Americans how to not watch Fox News. The Daily Show host has become the media critic with the biggest platform and loudest voice in our country, and most often that voice is targeting Fox News for their brand of "journalism."
Overall Stewart beat Fox News' prime time lineup 2.3 million-2.2 million (which is a different number than the above mentioned 1.8 million, but when The Daily Show is matched up against every non-O'Reilly FNC program, it leads and/or dominates. As we head into 2012, the news that Stewart's entertainment program based in large part on debunking the misinformation in the mainstream media is doing so well should provide hope that maybe someday sanity will return to our national discourse.


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Investment in social development and efficient institutions, keys to better security
September 13, 2019
The IDB confirmed its commitment to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries on innovations that can contribute to prevention and crime reduction The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), during the Citizen Security Week 2019 that wrapped up yesterday, emphasized that to improve long-term citizen security, it is necessary to have greater investment in social development and more effective, efficient and transparent institutions.
Citizen Security Week will address the future of citizen security and justice
September 03, 2019
The Inter-American Development Bank and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will discuss what digital innovations can contribute to the fight against crime and citizen security The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will hold the Eleventh Citizen Security Week, at the Headquarters of the IDB in Washington, DC from September 9-13, 2019.
IDB and SmartFilms® Cell-Phone Film Festival Launch Citizen-Security Category
June 17, 2019
Contest seeks short films on crime prevention and citizen security in Latin America and the Caribbean by young people and professionals The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the SmartFilms® Film Festival today launched a new citizen-security contest category and is calling for submissions on the theme "I am not afraid to enjoy my city."
IDB launches Superheroes of Development contest to recognize executing agencies
March 04, 2019
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019. The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB's Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.


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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' doubleheader disappointment finally ended Tuesday.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' doubleheader disappointment finally ended Tuesday.
The Razorbacks — who have struggled in doubleheaders dating back to last season — beat Mississippi Valley State 6-0 and 12-1 win in front of an announced crowd of 2,106 in Baum Stadium. The second game was shortened to seven innings.
It was Arkansas' first doubleheader sweep since beating San Diego State on March 9, 2013. The Razorbacks were 1-7 in four doubleheaders since then, including four losses to South Alabama and California earlier this season.
"It was good to get that one in, get it over with and get a couple of wins," Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said.
Arkansas (15-8) didn't anticipate much trouble Tuesday, facing an opponent that lost 18 straight to start the season. The Delta Devils (1-22), who picked up their first win against Alcorn State last Saturday, continued to struggle against the Hogs.
Three Arkansas pitchers — including starter Colin Poche — combined to toss Arkansas' second straight shutout in the opening game.
Poche (2-0), especially, was sharp during his season-long, five-inning stint. He allowed three hits, walked one and struck out six before turning the game over to relievers Jackson Lowery and Chris Fallwell, who kept the Delta Devils scoreless.
"He had a good fastball," Van Horn said of Poche, who was slowed by a sore arm earlier this season. "I see his velocity, it seems like it's getting up there a little bit to where we want to see it. … So he's getting there. I feel like he's getting closer."
The three pitchers helped extend the Arkansas staff's streak of consecutive scoreless innings to 24. It dated back to the second game of the Alabama series.
The streak stretched to 25 2/3 before ending when Kalik May's RBI single off Arkansas starter James Teague (1-0) in the second inning of game two. It was the only run seven Arkansas pitchers allowed during the doubleheader.
The Razorbacks have surrendered two runs in the past 34 innings, continuing its strong performance since the 17-9 loss to Alabama last Friday.
"We've just done a really good job of getting ahead of hitters, keeping them off balance," Poche said of the improvement. "When you do that, it's tough on them. We've got a lot of talent on this staff. When you're working ahead and you've got the advantage, it's going to be tough for the other team."
Said Spoon: "The pitching has been phenomenal."
The Razorbacks got plenty of run support during the doubleheader as well.
Van Horn believed Arkansas started slow, but the Razorbacks finally broke through with an RBI single by KJ Wilkerson in the second inning. Arkansas added runs in the third and fourth innings, then got three in the fifth on a two-run double by Eric Fisher and an RBI groundout by Bobby Wernes to take a 6-0 lead.
Arkansas jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning during game two, then finished off Mississippi Valley State by scoring three runs in the sixth and four in the seventh.
"We swung the bats real well," Van Horn said. "We hit a lot of balls hard. We put together a couple good innings, then kind of put them away those last two innings."
Second baseman Brian Anderson led the way, going 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the second game. The junior hit an inside the park home run in the sixth inning, driving a pitch out to the left center field wall. The ball bounced off the ball and couldn't be collected by the Delta Devils until Anderson approached third.
Anderson was the first Razorback to hit an inside the park home run since Danny Hamblin in 2007. It was his second home run this season.
"I really didn't know if the ball was going to get out of the park or not," Anderson said. "I saw it ricochet off the wall and really was just looking to get to third, at least. (Third base) coach (Tony) Vitello kept waving me."
The doubleheader ended an inning later when Arkansas outfielder Joe Serrano singled up the middle to drive in two runs to make it 12-1. The teams had agreed to a 10-run rule limit before the game.
Anderson went 4-for-9 with a home run, double and 4 RBIs in the doubleheader. Outfielder Tyler Spoon – who had three hits in the first game — went 4-for-7 with a double and 2 RBIs. Arkansas had 21 hits in the two wins.
The Razorbacks can add more tonight, when the teams play in North Little Rock's Dickey-Stephens Park at 6:35. Arkansas is making its annual stop in Central Arkansas before its three-game series at Mississippi State.
"We need to carry it into (tonight) as well, but it's definitely good momentum going into Mississippi State," Spoon said. "We're going to see some good pitching."
Extra Bases: C Blake Baxendale left after three innings in Game Two with an injury to his left arm. Van Horn said he's hoping it was just a deep bruise, but the redshirt freshman underwent an imaging scan to determine the extent of the injury. Freshman Alex Gosser would be Arkansas' backup catcher if Baxendale has to miss any extended time. … Van Horn said shortstop Brett McAfee will not make the trip to Central Arkansas and may not travel to Mississippi State because of a back injury, which flared up again Monday night. Van Horn said McAfee will undergo an MRI today. He has missed 10 straight games. … Five pitches hit Arkansas batters Tuesday, raising the season total to 49. At least one Razorback has been hit by a pitch in 20 of the 23 games this season. … The Razorbacks will send RHP Alex Phillips (1-0) to the mound to face MVSU tonight. It will be Phillips' fourth start.


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Dartmouth Engineering Management Student on First-Ever MEMPC Winning Team
By Anna Fiorentino
June 2013 • Thayer By Degrees: MEM
Matthew Rice MEM'14 was among six to win the first-ever Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium (MEMPC) cross-school online business simulation challenge earlier this year. The Consortium was formed in 2007 by Dartmouth's own MEM Program Director Robert Graves as a network of recognized graduate-level programs in engineering management. Its inaugural competition had five teams each comprised of one student from each of the schools within the MEMPC—Dartmouth, Stanford, Cornell, Northwestern, Duke and MIT (University of Southern California has since joined the Consortium)—collaborating online in forums like Google Hangouts to present a business plan for their hypothetical automotive company.
"Our cars focused on several segments of the population, and we either produced them at low volume with high margins or vice-versa," says Rice, who along with Dartmouth MEM'14s Joseph Pirrello, Ankit Gadodia, Varsha Venugopal and Shirley Xu, was selected to participate in the competition by Ross Gortner, associate director of Dartmouth's MEM program.
The students were judged on seven areas, from final stock price to market share, each worth anywhere from one to five points, as weighted by the team. Half the battle, says Rice, was knowing your strengths and weaknesses—his team, for example, didn't place much importance in stock price and other factors that fluctuated significantly and were hard to control.
The MEMPC created the challenge to encourage students to work together across each of the engineering management programs, tackling a business problem and, in keeping with the goal of the MEMPC, raising awareness of where degree recipients fit in within the technology-driven corporate world.
"We often talk about the work environment these students are going to enter—virtual meetings, working across time zones and cultures—and this provided a great opportunity to put them to the test," says Gortner. "The directors of the programs have been meeting for the past six years, and we have recently been engaging with our alumni."
The competition gave the program directors a vehicle to help them understand what the consortium is all about. It gave Rice, who was selected among his group to give their final webinar presentation summarizing their strategy and what they learned, an opportunity to interact with students in the other top master's programs in engineering management. He and his teammates, Cornell's Sruthi Penmatsa, Northwestern's James Du, Stanford's Chi Hung Chong, Duke's Joanna Clark and MIT's Terence Teo, also took home a Nexus 7 tablet.
"It was a real pleasure to see that Matt was chosen to represent his team in the competition debrief," says Gortner. "Some of his teammates were older and had much more work experience than Matt, and yet they saw his capability to lead and represent their team."comments powered by Disqus


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2013 NFL Week 13 Preview — 5 Intriguing Storylines to Watch
NFL teams have little more than a month until the playoffs start. Here are five storylines we'll be watching this weekend:
Which Birds Will Fly Highest?
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. (ET)
Both the Philadelphia Eagles (6-5) and Arizona Cardinals (7-4) came into the 2013 NFL season with lots of questions. Their respective fan bases must love the answers they've gotten so far. The Eagles are tied with Dallas atop the NFC East, and the Cardinals are tied with the 49ers for the final NFC wild card spot. Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles hasn't thrown an interception yet this year, but maybe he's due: the Arizona secondary is tied for third in the league with 15 picks.
A Jets-Dolphins Game That Means Something
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ — Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. (ET)
It's not the AFC East showdown that it often was in the 1980s, but this Sunday's Dolphins-Jets game has playoff implications. Sure, they are mediocre, second AFC wild card implications, but still. New York (5-6) and Miami (5-6) are both in the six-team scrum for the final AFC playoff spot. The team that wins this game could put itself in position for a post-season appearance. Struggling rookie quarterback Geno Smith starts for the Jets, while the Dolphins offense hopes Lamar Miller can fill in for the injured Daniel Thomas at running back.
The Rams Roll Into San Francisco
Candlestick Park, San Francisco — Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4:05 p.m. (ET)
Though several teams have longer win streaks, no NFC team has played better than the Rams over the past two weeks. St. Louis (5-6) has dominated Chicago and Indianapolis in back-to-back wins, averaging 40 points and showcasing Tavon Austin as their prime offensive weapon. San Francisco (7-4) righted itself in Monday's win over the Redskins, but the 49ers have struggled with the Rams several times over the past three seasons. Niners' QB Colin Kaepernick could tell Austin a thing or two about being considered the NFL's next-big-thing.
Chiefs — Broncos: The Sequel
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City; Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4:25 p.m. (ET)
Wasn't it just two weeks ago that this match-up allegedly featured the two best teams in football? Time flies. While the Chiefs and Broncos remain tied on top of the AFC West, each team has serious issues. Denver (9-2) blew a 24-point lead in last Sunday night's loss to New England, and worries are mounting over Peyton Manning's seemingly annual late/post-season fade. Kansas City (9-2) lost its last two games, but the real worry is the health of pass rushers Tamba Hali (ankle sprain) and Justin Houston (dislocated elbow). Both players could miss the game, which would mean less pressure — externally, anyway — on Manning and the Broncos.
An NFC Title Game Preview?
CenturyLink Field, Seattle; Monday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 p.m. (ET)
The New Orleans Saints (9-2) have the NFC's most productive passing attack, but quarterback Drew Brees and tight end Jimmy Graham don't have to face Seattle's "Legion of Boom" secondary every week. The Saints are also more comfortable inside the Superdome, as opposed to outside at a very loud CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks (10-1) have the NFL's best record, and they seem to be a Super Bowl contender. Plenty of Saints fans want revenge on Seattle for knocking the then-defending Super Bowl champs out of the playoffs in January of 2011.


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The Eloquent Woman Index of Famous Speeches by Women. If you're a woman commencement speaker, or the speechwriter for one, here's your inspiration.)
Cue the Pomp and Circumstance, it's that time of year again. Commencement is the start of something new, yes, but we're often stuck listening to the same old tired speeches in celebration. Can you remember your commencement speakers, or any memorable speakers at the graduations you've attended?
Admittedly, the commencement speech is a tough gig. Speakers want to be inspiring, and to avoid cliches. They want to be broadly appealing to a diverse-age audience, but not so broadly appealing that every line they deliver has lost its bite. And they want to be memorable, but they're speaking at an event that rarely changes from year to year.
With all that in mind, we've compiled a list of commencement speakers from The Eloquent Woman Index who managed to meet these challenges, in ways that pleased the people who heard them live and that echoed long after the graduates shuffled off the stage.
1. Carol Bartz's 2012 commencement speech at the University of Wisconsin, Madison was full of plain speaking from the ex-CEO of Yahoo!, including jokes to bridge the gap between parents and students. She also decided to talk about the importance of failure--an unusual and memorable topic at an event held to celebrate success.
2. Viola Davis' 2012 speech at Providence College was full of the deep emotion and dramatic flair that you might expect from the Tony Award-winning actress. But a speech that included a scene from The Exorcist as a way to encourage graduates to find their authentic selves? Maybe not so expected.
3. Also in 2012, teacher and author Margaret Edson spoke beautifully at Smith College. Her speech, along with several other commencement speeches in the Index, used gentle humor to take the pomp out of the day's events. She also spoke without notes, allowing her to look out at her audience and establish a strong and instant rapport with them.
4. Nora Ephron's 1996 commencement address at Wellesley College is a terrific example of how humor and deft language can give new life to a standard speech. The journalist and screenwriter spoke directly about the year's top stories, from O.J. Simpson to Hillary Clinton. That's somewhat daring in a commencement speech, to be so topical when the occasion itself is so timeless. But I bet the graduates appreciated hearing where they fit into a moment in time.
5. and 6. Ursula K. Le Guin's commencement speeches at Mills College in 1983 and at Bryn Mawr in 1986 are some of the most poetic calls to action for women that you'll ever hear. The Bryn Mawr speech, in particular, has been considered among the 10 most memorable commencement speeches.
7. Before "lean in" became a buzzword and a best-selling book, Sheryl Sandberg was exploring the idea in a 2011 commencement speech at Barnard College. The Facebook COO was especially good at reaching out to today's mixed audience of graduates, speaking not just to the obstacles facing women in their 20s, but also those facing women earning their mid-life degrees.
8. When Maria Shriver spoke at the 2012 University of California Annenberg School graduation, she urged students to consider "the power of the pause." Like Carol Bartz, she chose a topic that was memorable because it strayed away from the usual gung-ho, march-to-the-future rhetoric that graduates are accustomed to hearing.
9. Public speaking, including an earlier commencement speech, created lots of trouble for Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who shared her experiences at Harvard's commencement. She stirred all that trouble into inspiring lines like, "If you dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough."
10. Also from Liberia, Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee told Barnard graduates in 2013 that, before they could lean in, they needed to "step out of the shadows" instead of following the self-effacing, supporting role so many women adopt.
11. Arianna Huffington's "Thrive" speech, given in 2013 at Smith College, shared the story of how sleep deprivation caused her to have a serious accident. It's a moment that has shaped her latest business venture.
12. Former New York Times editor Jill Abramson's "to anyone who's been dumped" commencement speech in 2014 drew on her experience--right before the speech--of getting fired from a high-profile post.
13. IBM chair, president, and CEO Ginni Rometty's 2015 Northwestern University commencement speech was what every commencement speaker should aim for: structured, relevant, and able to move calmly past a verbal flub.
14. First Lady Michelle Obama's 2016 commencement address at Tuskegee University looked at racism in history and today, from a personal perspective--and was slammed by accusations of "reverse racism."
15. Hillary Clinton's 1969 commencement speech was delivered as a rare student speaker. She used the opportunity to criticize the distinguished guest speaker, and then to rally her fellow graduates in a speech that made national waves, even then.
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The City of Natchez has revived its recycling program, starting back up in July of 2013, with new partners and new infrastructure. The revival of our recycling program is seen as both helping the local environment and economic opportunities in the community. The city's curbside recycling program is provided to both businesses and residents located in the city limits and are a single-stream curbside recycling system. Single-stream recycling means that resident and businesses can place all appropriate recyclable material in one bin or cart, making it very easy to recycle!
In addition to curbside recycling, outdoor metal receptacles have been placed throughout our historic downtown and along the Natchez Bluff for public recycling. The city, in partnership with the MS Department of Environmental Quality, also purchased a 2 CY compactor and companion 40 CY container, placing it at the Natchez Convention Center to further encourage businesses to recycle.
WastePro, the city's solid waste collection company, picks up residential and commercial recyclables every Wednesday, so remember to place your bins and carts out every Tuesday evening or early Wednesday so that they can be emptied!
The residential and business recycling fee is included in your monthly water/sewer/garbage bill.
Recycling Etiquette
Recycling collection is every Wednesday. Please place your cart or bin in a location that is visible and accessible from the curb but does not impede pedestrian or automobile traffic. Please cover your bin during inclement weather. This prevents the quality of the recyclable material from degrading. Rinse or soak bottles, cans and containers to ensure there is no heavy food or residue to prevent cross-contamination with other recyclables. Break down all cardboard boxes. This saves space and reduces the amount of energy needed to compress recyclable materials.
Why Recycle?
Recycling is a great way to practice environmental awareness – for all ages! Here are a few reasons to recycle:
- Recycling reduces the amount of waste in trash bins that go to the landfill;
- Recycling "closes the loop," which means instead of a "cradle to grave" cycle, a "cradle to cradle" system can be implemented, saving energy and environments.
- Recycling promotes jobs and economic gains for participating communities, companies and industries that buy recyclable material because it is cheaper to re-manufacture the material into "new" products, rather than extracting raw material to manufacture products.
Accepted Recycling Materials
ALL PAPER & BOXES: office paper, magazines, junk mail, newspaper, computer paper, notebook paper, phone books, paperback books, construction paper, brown paper bags, milk or juice cartons (including gable top and aseptic containers), cardboard boxes, food boxes (clean - no food). All boxes should be broken down.
ALL PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS: drink bottles and their caps, detergent & cleaner bottles and their caps, yogurt/cottage cheese and other dairy "tubs" and their lids (please empty containers) and plastic trays, such as the lunchable type containers. NO PLASTIC BAGS, NO STYROFOAM, & NO GLASS.
ALL METAL & ALUMINUM CANS: empty food and drink cans, empty aerosol cans, foils and trays.
Because our recycling program is SINGLE STREAM you can put all items in the cart together - no separation is required!
How do I start recycling?
If you are a new resident and do not have an 18-gallon tote, contact the City Clerk's office at 601-445-7505. If you are an existing resident and want to purchase a second tote, again call the City Clerk's office. The cost of the second tote is $25.00.
If you are a business and want to purchase an 18-gallon tote, please call the local WastePro office at 601.304.1333. If you want to purchase a 95 gallon cart and join the Green Alliance, a 501.c.3 not-for-profit that promotes recycling efforts, contact Jim Smith at 601.870.8330 or visit their website.
Recycling News and Notes
- Plastic bags can be taken to your nearest Walmart
- Concordia Metals in Vidalia accepts computers and electronic equipment at their drop off locations including hard drives, printers, modems and switches.
- Concordia Metals also accepts all appliances, toasters, automobile batteries, and air conditioners.
- For more information call Concordia Metals at 318.336.5276
Recycling Resources
Recycling is an essential practice at home or work! The following links are resources to help you get into the recycling habit -
- Learn to recycle at Home, School or Work!
- Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Recycling website
For additional assistance please contact Natchez Public Works at 601.445.6652, email Rico Giani in the Department of Planning & Community Development or call 601.445.7518.


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INDIANAPOLIS — Paul George scored 29 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to their 15th straight home win, 114-103 over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
David West had 15 points and seven rebounds and George Hill added 15 points and eight assists to help the Pacers to their fourth straight victory overall and their longest home win streak in 13 years.
Jeff Teague had 24 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 15 points and eight rebounds to lead the Hawks, who have lost three of their last four.
The Pacers went on a 7-2 run midway through the fourth quarter. Lance Stephenson scored on a layup before Hill hit a 3-pointer with 6:28 left to play to give the Pacers a 100-84 lead, their largest advantage of the game.
George made two free throws to give the Pacers a 93-80 lead before Johan Petro scored for Atlanta. Then George scored two more free throws to put the Pacers up 13 again with 7:17 left to play.
The Pacers then pulled away for good when Hill's 3 gave Indiana its 16-point lead.
George hit a 3 with 2:39 left in the third quarter to put the Pacers up 75-67. The Hawks missed a layup and D.J. Augustin, who had 10 points, drove to the basket and the officials spend eight minutes reviewing the play to determine that Horford committed a flagrant foul on the play and Augustin was called for a technical.
Augustin scored two free throws and John Jenkins scored the technical free throw to give the Pacers a 79-68 lead.
The Pacers led 81-70 at the end of the third quarter.
Teague dunked off a steal at the start of the fourth quarter and George answered with a 3 to extend the lead again and Mike Scott scored on a putback to make it 84-76.
Later, Stephenson hit a 3 to give the Pacers an 89-78 lead with 9:20 left in the game.
After the Hawks jumped out to a 7-3 lead, the Pacers scored the next eight points.
Hibbert scored in the paint and later hit a jumper. Then when George missed a jumper, Hibbert grabbed the rebound and passed it under the basket to George, who scored on a reverse dunk to give the Pacers the 11-7 lead with 6:56 left in the first quarter.
Kyle Korver's 3 gave the Hawks a 43-31 lead with 5:15 left in the second quarter.
The Pacers then went on an 13-2 run. Stephenson scored a layup and later a 3, and Hill made two free throws and a jumper. Stephenson scored two more free throws to pull Indiana to 45-44 with 2:48 left in the second quarter.
Later, Hill made 1 of 2 from the line to tie the score at 47. The Hawks missed a shot and then George hit a 3 to give the Pacers a 50-47 lead with 1:10 left in the first half.
The Pacers led 50-49 at halftime.
NOTES: Teague returned to his hometown where he graduated from Pike High School in Indianapolis. ... Korver tied Clifford Robinson for 33rd on the league's all-time 3-pointers made list after going 2 of 9 against the Pacers.


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Launching a compact system camera without a system to support it would be disastrous. Fortunately, Nikon has announced a full run of accessories and lenses for their new Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 compact system cameras, or as they like to put it Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens.
We have detailed all the accessories previously, but we got the chance to play with the FT-1 lens mount quickly, as well as take a look at some of the future lenses and concept accessories for the Nikon 1 system.
The FT-1 lens mount is probably the most significant accessory for existing Nikon owners. There is a lot of glass in the Nikon world already and this adapter ring will let you use existing F-mount lenses on the new camera's 1-mount. This is the first new mount that Nikon has designed since 1959.
The FT-1 lens mount is compatible with both the Nikon 1 J1 and the Nikon 1 V1 as it simply attaches to the front of the camera body. All Nikkor AF-S and AF-I lenses are compatible with the Nikon 1 autofocus system, although we know from previous adapter rings that occasionally there are lenses that don't quite play nice, especially when people start trying to use older models.
We've already detailed some of the lenses we've played with in our hands-on time with the Nikon 1 cameras, but we'll pass on this information again. We've played with the 10mm "pancake" lens, which offers a reasonably wide 27mm equiv angle and a respectable F/2.8.
We've also seen two zoom lenses, the 10-30mm (27-81mm equiv) and the 30-110mm (81-297mm). These two zooms don't offer such wide apertures with F/3.5 and F/3.8 at the widest angle, but that's entirely typical of this type of compact lens.
To use either lens you have to press the button on the barrel to release the mechanism and deploy the lens. This means they are more compact when in transit, then extending when put to use. Both these zoom lenses offer VR, or vibration reduction/image stabilisation.
The most impressive of the lenses we saw, however, was the 10-110mm PD-Zoom. This lens offers a power zoom, something that only very recently arrived in the Panasonic Lumix G system with its X lenses. It's obviously bulky compared to the other lenses, powering out the lens when you turn the camera on.
However, the PD-Zoom offers you silent and smooth zooming, enabled via the button on the side. The zoom can be locked off if you have a particular scene composed that you want to stick with. Nikon is very much pushing this lens as one for movie makers. With additional accessories, such as an external stereo mic for the V1, it could be a great camera for shooting video.
Nikon also showed off - behind glass - a range of concept accessories and camera colours. Not only were there 20-odd Nikon 1 J1 cameras in different shades, but some really interesting and sophisticated accessories.
Amongst these were a "communication kit", including a clip-on projector, a movie unit with a large additional display connected to the hotshoe and a ring flash.
We also spotted some silicone cases with an integrated strap and a whole selection of future lenses, loosely labelled as portrait, landscape, micro, high power zoom and so on.
From the time we've spent with the Nikon 1 cameras so far we're yet to be convinced by the controls they offer, however the range of accessories suggests that Nikon is serious about supporting this new category of camera, with the more adaptable Nikon 1 V1 offering huge potential from day one.


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I am not an alarmist, or a worrier, or overprotective, but I'm aware. I feel like being aware of dangers can help us take precautions and be mindful as we parent.
Being conscious of these three dangers can help us keep our children, and other children, safe. The stories of those effected by these dangers make me so sad for the families who have suffered losses.
Even when my kids were little, I tried to give them space to learn and test their limits at different ages of development, but it's always important to be smart and alert to possible dangers. Being mindful without being petrified is a healthy approach. (Here are three playground rules for parents that delve into this idea.)
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"An ingenious essay in cultural anthropology."–The New York Times Book Review
"Beguiling. . . . A hugely readable book. . . . Pick it up whenever you need, open it wherever you like, read as much as you want with profit and pleasure."–The Wall Street Journal
"This work could have been produced only by the liveliest of intellects, drawing on an astonishing depth of experience. Ackroyd in his own writing demonstrates the quality of the English imagination." –The Spectator
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by HUGH GILMORE
(Closing scene from Part 2 – last week – of this series)
A: The Monolith
Happily hunting books on Penn's campus, I'm singing the old song, "C'llegiate, c'llegiate, yes we are collegiate, nothing intermediate," but then remember my mission and change the words.
"Europa, Europa. I want to read Europa."
I was hunting for Europa Editions novels, looking through every fictional work in the Penn Bookstore, hoping to find a few. But, hold on, what was that? I thought I heard an orchestra's brass section beginning to blow behind me. I stood still.
No? I started browsing again.
Wait, this time, drumming. I stood looking at my shoes. My toes were trying to make me walk toward the exit. I refused. The brass sounded again. Three drawn-out notes. Uh oh. More drums. I couldn't avoid starting to realize what my feet knew was dawning.
I gave in and looked up and saw at once what a terrible place I'd wandered into. A place where books are given only three months to sell before being removed. A place where the staff won't even look at you. A sullen, sterile place where they'll barely speak to you at the help desk. A place where all its "We Recommends" are Best Sellers. A place where they don't carry a single work of literature in French. Or German. Or Spanish.
Nor …
Wait! I try to talk myself out of leaving: Well, listen, Hugh, they do have 20 feet of comic books … oops … "graphic novels." Oh, and they also have 20 feet of "Manga," … and they carry six sweatshirts and a mug for every book they offer.
It didn't wash. I thought: Penn Bookstore: the best and the brightest that the mighty University of Pennsylvania has to offer by way of presenting the written word for future generations. Aaarrgh. My delay had allowed the time for the theme from "Also Sprach Zarathustra" (theme from "2001") to rise up from behind the monolith …
"Help!" I yelled, running up Walnut Street, "Help! They're trying to poison the Children of the Light!" But, like the prescient George Fox before me, my words were lost in the general din of this Quaker community that has lost its way, like poor little lambs.
Finally calmed, my breath back, I realize I'd been hallucinating back there. There was no 2001 music. I'd imagined it. I'm safe now, in The Last Word Bookshop at 220 South 40th St. A used-book shop. I'm way in the back of the long row of fiction, hunting once again for Europa Editions. I clutch three nice French books under my arm – bought as gifts for my Francophile wife.
But then I hear the voice of:
HAL 9000: Dave, stop. Stop, will you? Stop, Dave. Will you stop, Dave? Stop, Dave. I'm afraid. I'm afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going.
I can't tell where it's coming from, but I'm sure I'm really hearing this. I stopped browsing and crept to the end of the row and looked around. The voice continued:
There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I'm a…fraid. Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. plant in Urbana, Illinois on the 12th of January 1992. My instructor was Mr. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song.
I'm not hallucinating this time, I'm sure. I looked around for a TV or DVD player, but saw none.
HAL: If you'd like to hear it, I can sing it for you.
Dave: Yes, I'd like to hear it, HAL. Sing it for me.
HAL: It's called "Daisy." (slowing down) Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do. I'm half crazy, all for the love of you …
And then the dialogue ended, and a rather cool R & B song came on. Was that a radio station I'd just been listening to?
I approached the proprietor and said, "What was that I just heard?"
He smiled and said, "Oh that's WFMU in Jersey City, the public radio station. I like to keep it on when I'm working here. Never know what you're going to hear."
Pretty eclectic.
Like its owner, whose name is Larry Maltz. Together with his co-worker, Helene, he's usually on the scene from 10 in the morning till 10 at night. Charming, helpful, and most of all – human, they're two persons devoted to books and people who read. Used-book storeowners are the only palatable antidotes to corporate big-box America's desperate need to make every inch of space be "productive" every hour of the day. They illustrate the difference between handcrafted and machine-made goods in the way their "products" combine their tastes, their knowledge, and their customers' needs. No two used-book stores are alike. Ever.
The retail book world isn't even near there yet. But for people who like to touch, feel, smell, and browse books in person, charming old-style used-book shops still carry on. Happily, I found three French books as gifts for my wife, and one Europa, a book titled "Sorry," written by the Australian writer Gail Jones.
I exited feeling warm and happy on an otherwise cold January day. I had to hurry a bit to make a visit to House of Our Own bookshop at 3920 Spruce St. I stopped in, with very little time to spend, since I was keeping someone company at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine.
The proprietor greeted me, guided me to the section of French language books, and to fiction, where I might find some Europas. I bought two of the former, and one Europa, Carmine Abate's "Between Two Seas," a beautiful novel set in Calabria.
Fortunately, the very positive experience of visiting two used-book stores in a day helped wipe the soundtrack from "2001: A Space Odyssey" from my head. At home that night, with two more Europa Editions at hand, I searched the Free Library's website for more. What luck!
By typing "Europa Editions" in the "Keyword" space of their search form I found about 40 titles. What a wonderful library system we are blessed with. I started ordering. After the initial disgust with Penn Bookstore, it turned into a happy day.
But … guess what? One week later, something happened to dilute the purity of my quest to "read nothing but Europas." The schism began on a Tuesday morning in the dentist's office when I ran into Chestnut Hill's Carol Michaels.
To be continued …
PS: As long as we're on the subject of colleges and universities and the U of P, the song "Collegiate" was written by two Penn Wharton-then-Law students – Moe Jaffe and Nat Bonx – while they were still students. It may be the only Tin Pan Alley song to mention Bryn Mawr College in a song that also contains the words "pastrami, salami, and baloney." My son, Andrew, also reminded me that the song was played by Chico Marx in "Horse Feathers." Hail to Pennsylvania!
PPS: The University's bookstore is run by Barnes & Noble, but that just makes the sterile nastiness of the place even worse. It's really a gift shop with books. Go to its website … you won't see any books pictured. Ralph Lauren, though? Oh yes!


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I wrote today to my state representative, who is a Republican, about the governor's veto of the state budget and about his latest remarks. It occurred to me that I could speak to all Republicans through this venue, so that is what I am trying to do with this letter.
I don't have to tell you how upset I have been at the governor's remarks lately ("LePage draws fire for sexual remark," June 20). Plain talk is one thing — Ronald Reagan was a plain talker — but vulgar talk is another.
Having to explain his remarks about Vaseline to children can generally be avoided or re-directed, but I had to explain his remarks to my 89-year-old mother. This is not funny to me or an example of blunt speech; it is simply vulgar and unacceptable.
I do not like this governor and I did not vote for him, but I have never used vulgar speech in reference to him — as tempting as it was — because I honored the process of his election as I honor the office of governor.
Shouldn't I expect the same courtesy from him? Shouldn't he honor the people of the state of Maine in the same way?
It is time for principled people, no matter the party, to stand up to bullies and to stand for bipartisan agreements and hard compromise.
Jani Cummings
My outrage, embarrassment and anger with the governor have reached the boiling point, culminating with his latest vulgar remarks. There is a vast difference between being outspoken and being a bully and being vulgar.
How can a man whose personal cause is to end domestic violence and bullying openly practice verbal abuse against his opponents while preaching against abuse? What man, woman or child would even begin to take him seriously?
My outrage at his behaviors has nothing to do with politics or political beliefs. It has to do with not being a decent, caring human being who is supposed to represent all of the people of Maine.
Sadly, he does have and had espoused some salient political messages. However, his bullying and behavior have reached the point that no proud Mainer could ever support these kinds of behaviors.
It is sad when my adult children, who live out of state and, in one case, out of the country, are asked about the veracity and ignorance of the person who is in charge of their home state.
Something needs to done before vulgarity and bullying define Maine. His behaviors are worse than the damage any tax increase or political issues he opposes.
Beth Cassel-Tableman
I've had enough.
When Gov. LePage was elected, I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. I really did. I may not have voted for him, but for the sake of my state I wouldn't wish ill upon its leader.
I also respect that there are legitimate differences of opinion on policy issues important to Mainers. In fact, it's opposing views that keep our democracy healthy.
But what's coming out of the Blaine House today is of an entirely different sort. The list of offenses now runs far too long for a letter with a word limit, but LePage's comment last Thursday in describing his budgetary disagreement with Sen. Troy Jackson certainly crosses some invisible line.
You just don't say stuff like that — far less so if you are the elected leader of a state tasked with representing the views of its people. It is unbecoming of the office.
Sadly, the comment is emblematic of a constant deterioration of LePage's leadership. Calling LePage "unfit to lead" would be overly generous. He is a national laughingstock.
But I'm not laughing. Because it's not just LePage's image that is harmed, it's the whole state.
It's the children in our schools whose education is jeopardized due to a lack of proper funding and a rudimentary school grading system. It's the homeless individuals on our streets who LePage has turned his back on. It's the 70,000 individuals who won't receive Medicaid due to reasoning by LePage that is factually dubious. It's you and me.
Over the next year and a half, I look forward to a healthy debate among the gubernatorial candidates about LePage's sorry record. I would also ask that the Press Herald clarify with LePage's spokesperson what exactly he meant by his comment.
Oh, wait.
Simon Thompson
We have entered the post-LePage era. His most recent serial outburst, disgusting and demeaning as it was, has justly earned him the contempt of most reasonable Maine voters of all stripes. He has forfeited his right to a second term.
The only question is how much self-inflicted harm the Republican Party is willing to accept as the price of the ticket to their post-LePage status. There are two options facing the party.
First, they can stick their head in the sand, rally around LePage, renominate him as their candidate and face the almost certain loss of the governorship, with the best-case scenario being that Eliot Cutler, an independent, gets elected.
The worst-case scenario is more probable: loss of the governorship to either Cutler or the Democratic candidate, and the wholesale loss of Senate and House seats.
The electorate will take out its revulsion not only on LePage, but also on a party that is seen as enabling and supporting his utterly unacceptable behavior as governor, not to mention their policy votes, which many will disagree with.
The Democrats would have veto-proof majorities in both houses, and, regardless of who is elected governor, would be in de facto control of the state government.
Second, the Republican Party could face reality and move now to contest LePage's bid to be renominated as their standard bearer. The adults in the party could attempt to reassert control.
It would be an ugly fight with the tea party types, and may still doom them in the governor's race, but they may be able to reclaim their future as a rational, governing party and salvage more House and Senate seats.
Either way, we have entered the post-LePage era. The question is, have we also entered the post-Republican era?
Ricky Brunette
The governor said he made the remarks to "wake people up," and I think he has ("LePage: Sorry if you were offended," June 22). Everyone now knows we have a foul-mouthed bully in the Blaine House.
R.E. Marsh
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Former West Henderson High wrestling standout Brandon Harrison has already held many titles during both his high school and college years.
All those titles were earned on the mat, competing.
Now, Harrison has a new title. At 22 years of age, he's the youngest top-level wrestling official in the country, and as a top-level official, he gets invites to the big tournaments.
Last weekend was a big one — the U.S. Open Championships held in Las Vegas.
"It is by far the largest tournament I personally have ever worked, as well as the largest in the country," Harrison, who was the Times-News Wrestler of the Year his senior year in 2010, said. "There were over 30 mats offering competition from 5 years old to open and veterans."
Harrison said he is now focusing all his energy into officiating and isn't competing in the sport anymore. At the close of his sophomore year at Limestone College last season, he won an individual title at the Newberry tournament.
He's been an official since he was 11 years old and has climbed the ranks at a record pace.
"I have reached the highest rank possible in the States, that being an M1, at a very early age," he said.
One of the major events he officiated last summer was the Fargo Freestyle/Greco-Roman National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota. While there, he met University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) freshman Darby Newman, and the two quickly became an item.
"I was wrestling in the tournament. Brandon noticed me before I saw him and asked a mutual friend who I was. Then through that mutual friend we met at dinner one night," Newman, who went to high school in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and has won several girls state wrestling titles competing for a traveling club, said. "The rest of the tournament went on and we never really talked but Brandon had become friends with one of my teammates. Through that teammate Brandon got my cell phone number and we started texting, realizing we had a lot more in common then we thought."
The more they talked, they more they liked each other.
"I remember him once saying to me, 'I'm not sure how someone as beautiful as you could be such an outstanding wrestler in such a brutal sport.' This line flattered me but also surprised me at the same time, because no one had told me how great of a wrestler I was or could be until then," Newman said. "That's when I realized I need Brandon as my best friend, if not my wrestling partner."
Newman said she plans to continue wrestling for the Cumberlands and hopes she can someday wrestle on the U.S. Olympic team. Harrison is hoping he'll be there, too, officiating.
"I plan on officiating until I am no longer capable," Harrison said. "In July I will apply for my FILA license, which is the internatinoal body of wrestling that hosts the Olympics and World Championships. If I get my license, to my knowledge and everyone I've asked in the sports says I would be the youngest American to ever achieve this honor.
"Some people ask if I make money, but to me that's not important. As long as I can break even and travel and offer excellent officiating, I'll be there," he said.
Newman, who plans on getting a degree in middle school education, also officiates matches now.
"I plan to also continue to officiate, and hopefully within the next few years be able to either wrestle or officiate at the Olympics for Team USA," she said.
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Dr. Aafia Siddiqi, mother of three children who was kidnapped from Karachi in 2003 by USA and Pakistani agencies, is sentenced for 86 years.
The charge is that this 5 feet weak woman attacked well trained US marines by snatching their rifles and in the process no one was shot except Aafia herself.
All the principles of justice like innocent till proven guilty, fair defense and unbiased decision making were destroyed in the case by US judge , members of jury and the US government. They were well supported by Pakistani government and agencies in the fake trial.
The decision leaves a question mark on the justice system of USA and its effectiveness to protect human rights. USA civil society needs to think over it if they have some conscience as this can happen with them too.
This decision is a Shame for Pakistan Army, Agencies and Government especially the Pentagon Pet Dictator Musharraf and his junta. They not only sold Aafia but hundreds like her and sold their motherland to their imperialist masters for serving their greed and lust for power.
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At the presscon for the 2013 UFL league opening at Panggo's Grill and Restaurant at Tomas Morato, QC.
This photo started out as me with the Spanish players. Then Misagh Bahadoran joined in claiming that he is Spanish as well since he learned how to speak it after many hours of listening to Angel Guirado. So there!
With Ayi Aryee, Lawrence Obinna and Yves Ashime.
With Chris Greatwich (who was in serious mode) and OJ Porteria who were the representatives of Kaya.


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This is from Christmas, but it's the gift that keeps on giving. Kevin Garnett disagreed with a call from the referees (or maybe he was uncomfortable in those jersey tee-shirts) and voiced his displeasure. Little man in the Nets tee and Yankees hat got an assist from his older brother (?), who earmuffed the little tyke.
Now if he could just figure out how to do that for his eyes.


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- 1 1/2 oz Smirnoff cranberry twist
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- Garnish: apple slice
- Rim: crushed graham cracker
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with crushed graham cracker. Garnish with apple slice.
Recipe and photo courtesy of CocktailTimes.com


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Humberto Coronado was the manager of corporate and strategic relations for the transportation and logistics markets at American Public University when he decided to pursue a master of professional studies degree in supply chain management through the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Today, he's the associate director for the master's program in supply chain management at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.
"Prior to the program, I had accrued some experience in logistics and supply chain management, and I believed I could enhance my competitive profile in the marketplace by complementing my job experience with a specialized degree," said Coronado. "After researching different programs available, I found out that Penn State was not only ranked No. 1 in supply chain education, but it also offered an amazing value for my investment."
"After researching different programs available, I found out that Penn State was not only ranked No. 1 in supply chain education, but it also offered an amazing value for my investment."
-- Humberto Coronado, alumnus
Coronado said that the supply chain management master's program, which is offered online in conjunction with Penn State's World Campus, provided the education and credentials he needed to move into a position with greater responsibility and growth potential.
"In my current position as associate director for the master's in supply chain management program at UM, I also serve as an adjunct professor," he said. "While I had some teaching experience before, I had never taught supply chain-related topics. The degree provided me with the credibility I needed to break into a new and very rewarding field."
The online delivery of the Penn State Smeal master of professional studies in supply chain management degree allows its students to pursue an advanced, specialized degree without disrupting the trajectory of their careers.
"Pursuing my degree online offered an opportunity for me to find balance in my life," said Coronado. "As students, we interacted with each other in every class through different group projects and learned new ways to leverage available technologies to integrate collaboration into geographically dispersed groups."
Supply chain management is a growing field, and the value that supply chain management professionals bring to their organizations is becoming more apparent, Coronado said.
"Organizations are realizing more and more that their success comes as a function of the success of the entire network, and that collaboration and alignment across the network can bring about a great impact on their bottom line."
The Smeal College of Business master of professional studies in supply chain management program enables students to accelerate their careers with the institution ranked No. 1 for supply chain education. The 30-credit, two-year degree program is delivered online in partnership with Penn State World Campus and is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals. Smeal also offers a 12-credit graduate certificate in supply chain management. Learn more at www.smeal.psu.edu/mps.
Smeal's No. 1 supply chain program offers a comprehensive suite of supply chain education, beginning at the undergraduate level with a bachelor's degree in supply chain and information systems. In conjunction with Penn State's World Campus, students can earn a master of professional studies in supply chain management. The Penn State Smeal master of business administration program offers a concentration in supply chain management, and the college also offers a doctorate in supply chain. Smeal's Center for Supply Chain Research and Penn State Executive Programs offer certificate programs in supply chain management and supply chain leadership.


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Kawaikini (Waialeale) Climber's Log
MaverickMerk - Apr 5, 2019 12:01 amKawaikini and Waialeale
13 hours. Ecosystem at the top seemed really fragile... I regret hiking along the plateau towards the summit as the route is poorly defined and clearly multiple pathways have been trodden over the bog. Many endemic species here. The view doesn't get significantly better than the terminus of the fence... wish I had stopped there.
zoink - Apr 3, 2016 12:05 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2016End of Mohihi-Camp 10 Rd and back 18.5 hours
I'll be adding a much more detailed trip report. Climbed the peak with Simon who did it barefoot (seriousness). Cloudy most of the time but opened up for us at the Summit. We primary used the Maui Revealed App to follow the trial.
Not a technical hill but a long day, and if it's raining a lot could see it becoming a whole different ball game.
thundercloud - Nov 16, 2014 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2014Long Day
Lucked out with weather (dry, but no views on top) and had a nice adventure hike to the summit. Rented Jeep for the rough dirt road. One day trip idea inspired by Bob Burd's trip report. I'm thankful for the GPS track picked up on Peakbagger.com. Total trip time was just a shade under 17 hours. Could have shaved off a couple hours if things had gone perfect, but the route is hard to follow, especially when it got dark at the end of my day. Besides being tired near the finish, and besides the GPS track, it is still very difficult to stay on route in the dark. The trail wanders in the brush, and false pathways lead you astray. I spooked off a BIG black boar, and heard another stomping in the dark as I neared the finish back to the Jeep. Thankful that the McDonalds near Hanapepe was still open. A good way to do this trip would be in two days, avoiding time in the dark, with an overnight at Kaoie Camp. It's not the greatest backpacking country though. I was glad to finish in a day and return to beach life.
gum - Nov 17, 2011 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 22, 20114h30min from Kaoie Camp
My wife and I climbed Waialeale in 4.5 hours from Kaoie Camp. We are members of the British Columbia Mountaineering Club with lots of BC bush experience. I guess that helped in the Alakai because we had no problem recognizing the turn-off at the 'Arrow' location. We searched and found the arrow behind a pile of wood debris. Oddly though, the arrow was pointing the way we came. The edge of Sincocks bog was marked by a faded orange traffic cone. The scene looked familiar. We had seen this cone before in photos on the Internet. What was new is that there is now a brand new KWA (Kauai Watershed Alliance) galvanized steel fence-line. All we had to do was follow it to Waialeale. At first we were able to walk on top of a fence mesh laid flat on our side of the fence. Eventually though the convenient mesh ended and nothing prevented us from sinking into the swampy ground. We came upon several nearly vertical slopes where we had to hold on to the fence posts 'for dear life' or else we'd slip right back to where we had come from. Mindful of the cost of such an elaborate fence we were very careful not to stress the new construction. The fence faithfully follows the divide that splits the Waimea and the Wainiha watersheds. At the rim the new fence kept going, dropping off sharply. It ended far below barely within view. We spent two hours exploring the 'rippling waters' pond, the hillock with the famous rain gauge, and the Kawaikini summit proper. But we failed to conclusively locate the heiau. We found a mound with somewhat different vegetation and a recent skid mark from a helicopter landing nearby so we declared this feature to be the heiau. It took us the same time on the return for an 11 hour day. Not unexpected it drizzled and rained all day with no views. We brought solid leather hiking boots but those got soaked just the same. Good to have, nevertheless, and gaiters. It was muddy most places along the fence and with traffic it'll get muddier still. In summary, we found the route finding and the bit of bushwhacking on route very similar to our experience at home with our temperate old growth rain forest. It's not so different to the tropical rain forest up on the Alakai plateau except, of course, the plant species are not the same at all.
Don Nelsen - Dec 19, 2011 3:04 pmRe: 4h30min from Kaoie Camp
Gum, Thanks very much for the great report! Good to know about the fence line - that should help isolate the wild hog population even more. Great time, too - you and your wife are a tough pair for sure. BTW, the arrow always did point back to the west. I wonder why it has been moved, too? It wasn't in the way or anything.
Thanks again,
Andrew Thomas DeSantis - Aug 2, 2011 4:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2011Kawaikini, Wai'ale'ale & Kuaohukini
It took me two days to reach the top and one day to get back to the bottom. I met a nature photographer along the way, took him close to the top but he baild near the rain guage due to the horrible weather. Hiked blind due to the intense wind and rain to Kauaikini from Wai'ale'ale using my GPS and compass. Thank you Bob Burd and Don Nelson. This ascent wound have been far more dangerous without the help of your trip reports. After all that climbing I got back to my car only to find that it would not start. I had to walk the six mile dirt road and hitchhike back to Lihue. BEST TRIP EVER!
Margot - Apr 3, 2010 3:58 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2010Made it! Yey!
Me (margot) and my boyfriend just made it up! Special thanks to Waialeale.org, Bob burd and "The Gang of Four." Your trip reports were very helpful.
We made it to the Waialeale rain gauge and Kawaikini! Had some trouble with navigation on the way in but one the way out,no problems. Took over 20-30 hours of hiking to get in but only 9.5 to get out. Navigation = hardest part. GPS and compass and maps got good use.
It was very clear when we got there. Pics and trip report can be found here There is an additionally gallery on my page too of some great views!
Don Nelsen - Apr 14, 2010 5:10 amRe: Made it! Yey!
Hi Margot,
Congratulations to you and Sean for hiking to the summit! I really enjoyed your trip report and photos and am glad our trip report helped out. Also, glad to see our old friend, "arrow" has survived.
All the best,
Bob Burd - Feb 29, 2008 11:48 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2007Success!
Came back for a second try at the dayhike, this time successful in 17hrs. One of the more memorable ones I've done yet. Trip Report
Bob Burd - May 11, 2006 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2006Close, but...
I set out to dayhike the Kauai highpoint, but was thwarted by a few tactical errors. I'm convinced it can be done and will have to go back for another try in the future. This place is great fun! Trip Report
volcantrek8 - Jan 30, 2006 11:44 pmRoute Climbed: Divide leading from Koaie Camp to Summit.at Kawaikini Date Climbed: January 15, 2005
It took a total of three day under perfect weather conditions. Magnificent views from the top.
fortaz107 - Jun 27, 2005 8:44 pmRoute Climbed: Alakai Swamp Trail Date Climbed: 12/4/00
I drove right to the end of the road and then took the trail to Alakai Swamp. Great views of the north coast as you are skirting the ridge. Occasional clouds blew up the side of the island and past me from time to time. Its strange seeing a swamp way up on the top of a mountain, but it was pretty nice. I liked how most of the trail is a boardwalk. I didnt have time to make it to the actual summit while I was there. The summit area is very hard to get to for a mountain of this size due to the extreme amount of rainfall.


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Payload Processing at Baikonur
The "stack" of six Globalstar second-generation satellites is partly visible inside the protective container (at left) that was used for its transfer into Starsem's Upper Composite Integration Facility at Baikonur Cosmodrome. At center is the Fregat upper stage on which the stack will be installed, followed by encapsulation in the payload fairing (positioned at right).
The Soyuz launch campaign for Globalstar's final batch of second-generation satellites has entered a new phase at Baikonur Cosmodrome, with the "stack" of six spacecraft now positioned in the facility for its mating with the launcher's upper stage and encapsulation in the payload fairing.
This activity is taking place inside the Upper Composite Integration Facility (UCIF), which is one of three on-site clean rooms operated by Starsem - which is responsible for commercial Soyuz operations from Baikonur Cosmodrome.
The campaign is now ready for installation of the satellite stack atop Soyuz' Fregat upper stage in the UCIF. Once the payload stack/Fregat stage mating is completed, it will be rotated to the horizontal position, followed by payload fairing encapsulation.
The completed unit will then be transferred to the Cosmodrome's launch vehicle assembly and integration facility (known by its "MIK 40" Russian designation) for mating with the Soyuz.
Starsem's upcoming mission is set for February 4, and is the final of four launches currently contracted via Arianespace for orbiting Globalstar's second-generation constellation. It will be the 26th flight conducted under Starsem's responsibility since 1999, when the affiliate's historic commercial Soyuz maiden flight carried four of Globalstar's first-generation constellation satellites.
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Carol Bartz Gives Some Straight-Talkin' Advice
Today, Bloomberg Businessweek is releasing its second "How To" issue, in which the magazine asked over 60 well-known people how to handle "real world problems big and small … from how to make coffee at home to how to save Greece, and even tell readers how to buy a supertanker and a dinosaur."
Okey doke!
My favorite is one from Carol Bartz, titled "How to Speak Your Mind," which made me dearly miss the mind-speaking stylings of the ousted Yahoo CEO. Well known for her ability to toss off a curse like it was breathing, she knows of what she speaks.
"Agreeing is easy," she says. "Disagreeing takes more guts."
Word. (That's her above giving me the business at our seventh D: All Things Digital conference in 2009.
Here's her priceless advice on the subject:
If you're going to be a straight talker, you have to believe that it's a virtue, that it's an attribute you want associated with yourself. If you have an opinion and you just state it, it allows the other person to either try to change your opinion, to agree with you, or to agree to disagree — they have an action they can take. If you are quiet, people think you agree. How can you then further the conversation when you're at different points and it's not really exposed? Agreeing is easy. Disagreeing takes more guts. Several years back, when I was CEO at Autodesk, there was a very senior-level woman who was very smart and well-spoken, but she did not wear appropriate clothes. It was distracting and she was not being taken seriously. I said to her manager, who was male, "You need to tell her." He said, "Oh, no way." So I called her in and frankly stated what I thought was happening. I told her, "You're not getting the respect you deserve." I said, "Go to Nordstrom's and get a personal shopper. Just say, 'I'm a senior businessperson and need help dressing like one.'" She came back, and honest to God, it was a different person. She said she felt really good. And her currency went way up. Early in my business career, if people asked me a question, I'd try to answer it honestly. And that was rewarded. I had managers who wanted me around because I would actually tell them what was happening. I was raised by my gram, and she was a pretty straight talker because she thought you could handle it. My advice is, dip your toe in. If you're honest and truthful, what is somebody going to say, that you're stupid because you believe something? Being honest and truthful is part of being a good friend, a good associate, and a good leader. It's also why I know I could never be a politician.


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March 16, 2014
I Told You
1 comments Posted by Kendralee* on 8:13 PM
First, I must join the masses in a deafening chorus, begging please, please... I can't be cold another day. I can't slip every time I raise my eyes from the pavement beneath my salt-stiffened winter running shoes. But look, Spring is coming! No, that's a blizzard. You will shovel for two hours - 15 degrees, 30 mph winds. You will give up and use your neighbors driveway to plow your spent Subaru the rest of the way to the road that looks more like a trail. God bless the humans who walk their happy dogs daily. I'm ready to pay to live in California - where the avocados are 5 for $1, the pumellos quench your thirst, the artichokes run rampant The waves have no sense of self-preservation - crashing, repeatedly. No mercy. You never stop. You never give up. It's maddening. You're maddening. And brilliant. And I can't stop thinking about you, the way you whistle, you sing, and always have something to say. I want to hear it all. Let's have a cup of joe and chat awhile. I'll just sit here quietly. Come a little closer, please. I'll stay right here. You make me still... not many things do. Las Trampas, San Francisco, Dungeness Crab, Berkeley, Big Sur Highway 1. Three years ago my master plan was thwarted. I'm glad it was. But the dream is alive again. I've caught the scent of the ocean, the taste of the sea. I know again The best part is, I'm not alone this time.
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Whiskey is enjoying quite the renaissance among global drinkers these days, with U.S. distillers exporting $1 billion worth of the brown stuff for the first time ever last year.
With that kind of success, other spirits want in on the action too.
That includes rum, not something Americans tend to sip neat or even on the rocks.
Brugal wants to change that with Papá Andrés, its new $1,200-a-bottle premium rum.
Rum drinkers know Brugal well, especially those who have been to the Dominican Republic, where the brand has 80% of the market, and ordering "rum" at a bar will automatically get you a glass full of Brugal.
But with Papá Andrés, Brugal is trying to infiltrate the premium spirits market, and they're only releasing 500 bottles this year.
The Edrington Group, which has owned Brugal since 2008, knows how to introduce high-end spirits to consumers. Their Macallan products are big-time favorites among monied scotch drinkers.
But Brugal? Isn't that for cocktails and cruise ships? It's hard to picture the titans of Wall Street knocking back a glass of Dominican rum neat.
Business Insider sat down with two of Brugal's "Maestros Roneros" (master rum makers) to hear about the new product and give it a try.
The Brugal family has actually been making Papá Andrés for generations — the distillery is 125 years old. Every year, the Maestros Roneros take some of the best liquid from Brugal's casks and add it to the special Papá Andrés casks, named for the company's founder.
After years of this process, Brugal has made a crazy complex, high-end rum. "We don't know how old the liquid is," Maestro Ronero Gustavo Brugal told us, laughing.
The family would only drink Papá Andrés on special occasions like family gatherings and weddings, and now it's available to the public, although with a highly limited release.
We have to say, it was pretty terrific (it does cost a fortune, after all). Rich, fruity, with subtle notes of dry fruit and caramel. And about the smoothest rum you could possibly imagine.
It has a "very clean, dry, pure profile," Gustavo Brugal said.
But releasing only 500 bottles will hardly make a big market impact. In the coming years, they'll have to produce more.
For Brugal, this isn't about their bottom line, it's about making rum a "premium" spirit in the U.S. like scotch is. And it's about making sure if the whiskey bubble does bust, rum will be there to pick up the pieces.


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In noisome alley, and in pathless wood:
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