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Principal's Message
Back to School Information
August 14, 2019
Dear Cubberley Families:
Welcome back to the 2019-2020 School Year! I hope that you all had an amazing summer and are excited to embark on a new school year. I am looking forward to the school year with great anticipation and am excited about the new staff members that will be joining our wonderful Cubberley family, including our new office manager, Mr. David Valdez. Please take a few minutes to read over this information which will be helpful as you are making your final preparations to begin the school year.
School Office Hours – The office will be open for the fall beginning on Monday, August 19th at 10:30 a.m. Office hours after August 19th will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6th Grade Orientation - Orientation for all 6th grade students and parents will be Thursday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the auditorium. PE Clothes will be available for purchase in the office, and PTA will be selling spirit shirts and memberships in front of the auditorium before and after the orientation. 6th Grade students and parents will receive valuable information and will receive an advance copy of their class schedule. PTA will also be providing a BBQ lunch for students directly following the orientation in the lunch bench area.
Class Placements - Elementary class placements and middle school schedules will be available via ParentVue (or SchoolLoop for middle school students) on or after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23th or in person on the first day of school. Elementary parents who do not have access to ParentVue may obtain their child's class placement from the main office on the first day of school. Middle school schedules will be distributed in the lunch bench area before school by last name and grade. It is possible that student schedules may be changed by administration during the first 20 days of school in order to balance classes. We will try our best to accommodate students' elective requests, but due to class size constraints, they are not guaranteed. Students who may be scheduled incorrectly (missing a class, assigned to the wrong grade level) should report the issue to the counselor, Mr. Dixon.
The First Day of School - The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 28th and is a district-wide minimum day. The playground will open at 8:00 a.m., and breakfast will be served from 8:30 – 8:50 a.m. The TK and Kindergarten schedule on district minimum days is as follows: 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (Early Start) and 10:10 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. (Late Start). The 1st through 5th grade schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the middle school schedule is 8:55 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bell Schedule on Regular Days – Beginning the second day of school, the playground will open at 8:30 a.m. and will close at 4:00 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 – 8:50 a.m.
The TK and Kindergarten schedule is as follows: 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. (Early Start) and 10:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (Late Start). Early Start TK and Kindergarten students who eat a cafeteria lunch will be
given a 20 minute lunch period and should be picked up at 12:40 p.m. Late Start TK and Kindergarten students will have a 40 minute lunch period in the middle of their school day (12:20 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
1st through 5th grade students start school at 9:00 a.m. 1st – 3rd grade students are dismissed at 3:05 p.m., and 4th and 5th grade students are dismissed at 3:10 p.m. On Thursdays, all students in 1st
through 5th grade are dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
The middle school schedule is 8:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Beginning the second day of school, students should arrive at Cubberley between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m. Campus supervision begins at 8:30 a.m. Valet service is provided for your convenience on both
Monogram Avenue and Killdee Street. After school, playground supervision is provided for 1st – 8th grade until 4:00 p.m. If you cannot pick up your child by 4:00 p.m., you will need to enroll your child
in Kids' Club (K-5) or make other child care arrangements. Students may not be unattended in front of the school grounds after 3:45 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., they will be directed by staff to the supervised playground and should be picked up on Ostrom Avenue. Please make child care arrangements now for the fall so your child is not left unsupervised.
Cubberley Uniform Policy – In order to promote school spirit and a safe and orderly campus, all Cubberley students wear a school uniform every day. Please adhere to the guidelines when purchasing school clothes. The updated uniform policy is available on Cubberley's website and was sent home in June. "Spirit Wear" is encouraged and may be worn in lieu of a uniform shirt. Please label all clothing and personal belongings. Students who come out of uniform will be given loaner
clothing or will call home for a change of clothes. Students who repeatedly violate the policy will be subject to additional school consequences. Students who may be in need of uniform assistance can
speak with Ms. Ortiz in the school office. Please support the efforts of Cubberley School by sending your student(s) in school uniform every day. There will be frequent opportunities for free dress days.
Please consult the Cubberley Connection Online or the Cubberley Facebook Page to stay informed of school events and activities.
On behalf of myself and the entire Cubberley staff, we are looking forward to a great school year. I am looking forward to seeing you all very soon. Go Cubs!
Mrs. Imbroane, Principal
Mrs. Imbroane, Principal


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Monday, 20 December 2010
Sleek Sparkle Eyeshadow Palette Swatches
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Looks so pretty, just wondering when you will have extensions back in stock as I'm dying for some! :) xxReplyDelete
the yellow colour is so unusual! xxReplyDelete
wow gorgeous colors :)ReplyDelete
xo Christine
- Anonymous20 December 2010 at 22:17
Seem like a great buy! Are they resistant?ReplyDelete
wow! the colors are so pretty & pigmented! =)ReplyDelete
Pretty palette.ReplyDelete
These are gorgeous. I may have to pick one up.ReplyDelete
Would you be able to do a blog about what kind of makeup brushes you use? I think it would be very helpful!
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LOVELY AND SWEET BLOG!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5 January 2011 at 00:58
Oi! Cadê os posts de 2011??? Entro todos os dias para ver se tem atualizações, principalmente referente aos videos de cabelo e make up, que acho lindos!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7 January 2011 at 06:14
Fiquei feliz em saber que a Sleek vai lançar a marca esse ano aqui no Brasil! Tenho que dizer que fiquei com inveja ao ver essa paleta, kkkReplyDelete
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With the unrelenting rise of MOBAs, I feel it is appropriate that we provide a simple list on how to play MOBAs properly. Sure, there are plenty of game-specific guides and some general MOBA guides but they all focus on the same thing everyone else does:
- Item building.
- Last hitting and farming.
- Learning from the top tier players.
- Counter-picking characters.
- Mastering specific characters and roles.
- Blah blah blah.
That's all fine and dandy.. But…
What about the fundamentals of MOBA/ARTS games?
I'd like to look at the core mechanics, attitudes, and other less-discussed items that will give you a real edge. More importantly, these are the things that will allow you to truly enjoy the MOBA experience, in spite of the tendency to encounter toxicity and BM (bad manners). On that note, I would say fighting games and MOBAs tend to have the most toxic communities, with FPS games somewhere in that Top 3 but anyway… Here we go!
Here are 10 misconceptions and myths surrounding MOBA/ARTS games – in no particular order…
1. MOBAs Are For ADD/Twitch Gamers
No, no, and, furthermore, NO. (Sorry Stan – I still love you, bro!)
There are certainly a majority of MOBA players that have no strategy, tactics, or finesse, relying purely on twitch gaming skills, but this is not everyone nor is it the pinnacle of the experience. The real fun in MOBAs, to me, resides in the deceptively deep strategy that is available to those that believe in teamwork and developing their own unique playstyles. Great MOBAs are as accomodating as MMORPGs in this aspect: you can make the experience your own and play up your strengths, even if PvP isn't usually your thang.
That said, ADD is more prevalent with gamers now than ever. Heck, the Internet as a whole has spoiled us. There's just so much content vying for our attention. People "don't have time" for deep thinking. I worry that future games will feature one or two-button control schemes at most.. Or maybe respond to grunting and farting.
2. Tanks Only Exist To Soak Up Damage
Recently, a wonderfully snooty gamer said the following and I found it much too funny not to share:
Tanks are supposed to soak up damage. That's like their sole purpose. Just sayin.
This is the sort of elitist behavior that scares people away from competitive games as a whole. Nobody likes a know-it-all, especially when they are misinformed or misguided. The worst types of players on MOBAs are the ones that worry more about the rest of their team's performance instead of their own. BTW, the guy who fed me this line of horse crap had the worst record in the entire session and kept over-extending…
Gee, there's a shocker!
Yes, tanks are meant to be initiators and soak up damage; however, to relegate their roles strictly to that shows a lack of grasp on strategy and tactics. The tank or support's role varies but, essentially, they are there to mitigate damage, slow down threats, and provide focus. In many ways, they function as the generals and playmakers for their teams. The thing is, if teams do not follow the tank's lead or positioning is off, tanks should not just dive in because then they die for nothing.
The expectation that tanks should just jump into battle all the time is nothing short of stupid. Tanks have to be able to assess situations and make quick calls. If he pings to go in or retreat, the team should follow suite because glass cannons and squishies should not go in or get caught out alone. All too often, tanks are either too aggressive or too passive. Players will always disagree on the level of aggression needed but, if teams move together as a unit, beautiful things happen.
It's also worth noting that there are MOBAs like Dawngate where, late game, damage penetration tends to overshadow any damage mitigation. At this point, tanks have to play more cautiously and resort to guerrilla tactics (i.e. baiting and rape bushes) or more coordinated team battles. Since tanks tend to offer CC (crowd control) and AoE effects they should not recklessly lay down their lives if the opportunity to shift the tides of battle or take an objective is not really there. #L2P
These concepts apply to other PvP games where you have traditional RPG roles in play. I find that Dawngate and DotA 2 tend to favor more versatile roles as well, whereas games like League Of Legends tend to be more about compartmentalizing roles and positions. Tanks can sometimes soften up and weaken enemies, making them far more than more useful that glorified punching bags and decoys.
3. Farming And Last Hitting Are #1
Imagine a game where the primary objective is timing button presses so you get points and your goal thereof is to get the high score. Oh wait.. That's a rhythm game!
I'd say farming and last-hitting is the least fun aspect of MOBAs yet people check CS (Creep Score/Kills) all the time, as if that is the only that determines skill or the match outcome. The slight edge that the added income gives you is nice but it does not guarantee victory; in fact, being too obsessed with CS will often make you sloppy if you're not careful.
Consider this: every time you bring up the scoreboard or glance over at your CS or income, you are distracted. That makes the gap bigger and opens you up to attacks. Your attention is better shifted towards map awareness and working as a team to take objectives; you know, things that win matches. What's even more important to note here is that there are MOBA/ARTS games where the mechanics of last-hitting, denying, and farming are either not there or not as important. Dawngate, Tome, and Guardians Of Middle-Earth are good examples of this, as they focus more on action and strategy as opposed to boring chores.
4. You Need An ADC To Win
The high DPS (Damage Per Second) and sustain that ADCs bring is certainly nice but the value of team comps (compositions) is often exagerrated. It's best to pick characters you are comfortable with and discuss with your team what they are comfortable with. Break the meta. Be a leader.
An ADC, for the uninitiated, is an Attack Damage Carry. Alongside your Jungler and the optional APC (Attack Power Carry or Mage), the ADC is part of the damage-dealing machine. What changes within these roles is the positioning and primary damage type (i.e. magic/AP vs. physical/AD). The terminology changes up depending on the game you are playing but the core concepts are almost always there.
Typically, MOBA players like to have one primary damage-dealer so they can feed him. The problem with this approach is that it places too much of a burden on one player instead of teamwork. Various team comps are viable in just about any game but your team needs to know how to work with it. For example, an all ADC team would be very squishy and would need very coordinated attacks to win team battles. Similarly, an APC team could work but there would need to be some heavy CC or heavy burst damage to take out key targets before they could retaliate.
Ultimately, it's all about teamwork. Tried and true is nice but it's not the only way to play the game.


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Overlooked Safety - Your Shop
The Brand-New ABC Supply Urban Force Racing Shop Has The Best Of Everything, But Since The Team Is Made Up Of High School Students They Are Constantly Under The Microscope Of OSHA
Mention the word "safety" in racing circles and the conversation will instantly turn to helmets, firesuits or any other number of safety devices like a head and neck restraint (you wear one right?). However, safety in racing really starts far away from the track. It starts in the shop. It may sound trivial or even silly but we all know at least one racer who could easily qualify as the featured project on that cable TV show "Clean Sweep."
I have a friend, who for the purposes of his avoiding further embarrassment, shall remain nameless. Anyway, my friend, let's call him Gary for the sake of this article, is a shorttrack racer from up North who races in a weekly division. Gary would qualify for that show. Like most short-trackers, Gary has a day job and spends the weeknights working on the racecar and the weekends racing. It's a family affair as Gary has a wife and two kids. And like most racers, Gary is mechanically inclined, as such, he gets a big list of honeydo's. One day, Gary is working on that list and honey-do item No. 6 required him to grind a metal support bracket for a bathroom remodel. With the grinder wheel humming and the sparks flying, Gary got the bracket done quickly and headed upstairs to the bathroom.
When Gary's wife (we'll call her Debbie) came home with the kids (let's call them Olivia and Jake) about 10 minutes later, she found the garage engulfed in flames. The sparksfrom the grinder landed on some soiled rags that were in the corner. Gary never knew what happened. His garage has no smoke detector and he was on the other side of the house working in the bathroom.
Thankfully Debbie came home in time to see it and called the fire department. Fortunately Gary's racecar was on the trailer behind the house. Unfortunately, Gary's new front nose, four new tires, new gauge cluster and many of his tools were lost.
The point of this story is to get you thinking about safety in everything you do as a racer, from the shop to the tow rig to the pits to the track. But it all starts in the shop. If you can't keep that place clean, neat and safe how can you run a tight ship at the track?
To get a good idea of some often overlooked safety points, we grabbed the camera and opened the doors to Urban Force Racing's brand-new race shop up in Beloit, Wisc. Now this team has graced the pages of CIRCLE TRACK in the past. You may remember them from the Not Your Typical Race Shop story in the August 2007 issue. Since the team is made up solely of high school students, team manager Pete Raskovic has to be a stickler when it comes to safety procedures in the shop. They make the perfect partner for this story because of that high school connection which constantly puts the team under the watch of OSHA. For example, Pete has to keep Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDS on hand for every chemical he has in the shop. You may think "big deal" but consider this-your race team could also be required, by law, to have MSDS on hand especially if you're incorporated and run your team like a business.
Now that's just one example, and there're many more. Pete took time out of building the latest Circle Track project car to give us some tips on, how to run a safe shop. So, let's have a look.


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NGMC Now Offering Procedure to Remove Bladder Cancer With Quicker, Less Painful Recovery
Published on March 27, 2013March 27, 2013
Jerry Fordham wasn't truly alarmed when he started losing weight two years ago, but, by December of 2012, he was down 80 pounds. Unaware of the cancer in his bladder, but getting weaker by the day, he knew something wasn't right.
Tests performed by John McHugh, MD, a urologist with Northeast Georgia Urological Associates, confirmed his fear: Fordham had bladder cancer which had spread to the ureter – the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
Fordham and Dr. McHugh began exploring options to remove the cancer. Weak from the weight loss and other serious health issues, and already 74 years old, Fordham worried his body wouldn't tolerate the surgery well.
"I just don't know if Jerry would have survived a traditional surgery; it would have overpowered him," says Fordham's wife, Dot.
Fordham became the first patient ever to receive a robotic nephroureterectomy at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The minimally invasive procedure, which utilizes the da Vinci Surgical System to surgically remove the kidney and its ureter, was performed by Brent Sharpe, MD, a new urologist with Northeast Georgia Urological Associates.
Nephroureterectomy has traditionally been performed as an open procedure, which requires a larger incision extending from the patient's flank to his or her pelvis, often measuring up to 12 inches long.
"With the use of the da Vinci Surgical System, we are able to perform this procedure robotically with a series of small, keyhole incisions, rather than one large incision," says Dr. Sharpe.
Smaller incisions mean less post-operative pain and decreased blood loss for patients like Fordham. Other advantages of robotic nephroureterectomy include a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery.
"Patients who undergo traditional surgery on average stay up to a full week in the hospital and need as many as three months to return to normal activities, whereas patients who undergo the robotic techniques usually have a hospital stay of two to three days and are back to normal activity within seven days," adds Dr. Sharpe. "Mr. Fordham was an exception to this rule; he was resting at home the very next afternoon."
"This procedure has been a life-saver for me," Fordham says. "It has returned me to a better quality of life, with a lot less pain and a lot quicker recovery than I could have expected with an open procedure."
For more information about the robotic nephroureterectomy procedure offered at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, call 770-219-3840.


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Jeff, you can also mix in figures in assorted dioramas though, there's nothing wrong with maybe throwing Karrde into an Outlander Club diorama or something.
I beg to differ Jeff, Scorch is not a good figure. I'm still fuming over the lameass articulation on his legs. So close yet so far.
I have no problem that they made him. But, I would have rather had a wave of Republic Commando figures or a box set of all 4 figures rather than buying the solo Scorch now and waiting for he rest of his squad. I mean, he looks fine in my Arena scene, but he'd look ever better posed with the rest of his squad.
I'd rate it a 9.4-9.6, at least.
Voted for Quinlan Vos.
1. Anakin Solo2. Bastila Shan3. Clone Commander (Galactic Marine pictured)4. Commander Neyo5. Corran Horn6. Darth Malak7. Darth Maul (Why?!?)8. Darth Nihilus9. Darth Revan10. Exar Kun11. Hermi Odle12. HK-4713. Jacen Solo14. Jaina Solo15. Kir Kanos16. Kyle Katarn (Jedi)17. Luke Skywalker (ROTJ)18. Mara Jade Skywalker19. Nom Anor20. Padme Amidala (snowsuit)21. Padme Amidala (AOTC black dress)22. Padme Amidala (ROTS funeral)23. Quinlan Vos (who woulda thunk it?)24. Willrow Hood (Ice Cream Maker Man)25. Yarna D'al Gargan (6-breasted dancer)
I'd like ... a figure that most casual collectors wouldn't really want made.
Kevin do you have a Quinlan Vos custom yet? I might be making another one, if so then you'll be first on my list if you want this one -
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Prof. Smita Rahman Selected to Participate in Unique Ancient Greece Seminar
April 23, 2013
Smita A. Rahman, assistant professor of political science at DePauw University, is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Center for Hellenic Studies to participate in an Ancient Greece in the Modern Classroom seminar on the Iliad.
From a pool of 52 faculty members nominated, CIC and the Center for Hellenic Studies selected 20 faculty members to participate in "The Iliad," a five-day seminar that will take place July 23–27, 2013, at the Center for Hellenic Studies campus in Washington, D.C. Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and professor of comparative literature at Harvard University, and Kenneth Scott Morrell, associate professor of Greek and Roman studies at Rhodes College, will lead the seminar.
Designed for non-specialists, the seminar will address the challenge of keeping alive in undergraduate education classical texts such as the Iliad, Odyssey, Homeric Hymns, poetry of Hesiod, and Histories of Herodotus that a generation ago were read and understood by every college graduate.
This seminar will offer an opportunity to examine the many dimensions of the Iliad in its various historical contexts and explore how the poem (to be read in translation) can be studied in courses that address a variety of literatures and disciplines. Participants will discuss diverse topics ranging from the exchange of luxury goods to the adjudication of disputes arising from athletic contests. Along with providing information and background for understanding Homeric poetry in its ancient contexts, the seminar will devote a substantial portion of each day to reading and analyzing the poem itself.
"Strengthening the teaching of the classics at colleges and universities is of critical importance," says CIC President Richard Ekman. "The number of institutions that nominated faculty members to participate in the seminar is most impressive, and we believe that Dr. Rahman will play a strong role in the seminar."
Learn more at the the CIC's website.
Professor Rahman, who received her Ph.D in political science from Johns Hopkins University, is currently working on a book project, "The Politics of Temporality", that examines the role of time and memory in our understanding of contemporary politics. Read more here.Back


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A few quick thoughts and whims on what has been a busy final day of the rehearsal schedule.
As recently this morning, we settled on the notion that we'd blown up yesterday's bad start by Brett Cecil into something way larger than it actually was. Shows what we know.
Though we spouted off yesterday on Twitter about his impending demotion, a more moderate and rational quadrant of our brain assured us he would start the year in the rotation with the Jays. Those nefarious, prevaricating synapses told us: "Sure, he's messed up and throwing slop, but the Jays' brass will do their best with him in the early weeks, and be quick to pull him if necessary, but he'll stick." Stupid brain.
Cecil's demotion speaks to the importance of a deep pitching staff. Through the winter, he was pegged to settle in as the number three pitcher behind Ricky Romero and Brandon Morrow, but it doesn't take a huge drop off for a mid-rotation starter to turn into a below-replacement arm. Thankfully, the Jays have a system full of emergency options that they'll be able to untilize should the need arise.
A question that popped up on Twitter in the midst of this news -- and much credit is due to John Lott of the National Post and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet for getting the news out quickly -- is whether the Jays should have looked at an "innings-eater" like Gavin Floyd or Joe Blanton to pick up the slack. It wouldn't surprise us if Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos has something brewing in the background, in case something else falls off. But given their limited need for a fifth starter to begin the season, plugging the hole with Joel Carreno and giving a big league roster spot to Kyle Drabek seems like the smartest solution.
And in passing: How many of us would have picked Drabek and Carreno over Cecil and McGowan just two weeks ago?
A larger question going forward will be: What does this mean for Cecil down the line? Given that this is the third season in a row in which he's needed to reset himself and find confidence by pitching in the minors, the dreams of him being a front end start are probably beginning to fade. The argument for keeping him out of the bullpen -- anyone remember the "Cecil for closer" movement from three years ago? -- was that he had too many pitches and too much value as a starter. But with the number of starters who will push their way into the picture this year and next, it wouldn't hurt the Jays to consider limiting Cecil's repertoire and reworking his role into a bullpen lefty. Because Darren Oliver can't pitch forever.
Welcome Back Joel: As for Carreno, we couldn't be happier with the Jays' decision to make him the early season starter. His minor league strikeout and walk rates (9.7 and 2.9 respectively) have intrigued us for a couple of years, and his 15 inning audition last season (14 Ks, four BBs, two earned runs in 15.1 innings) only further whetted our appetite. His fastball (90-92 MPH) has nice life to it, and he keeps the ball down in the zone, just where we like it. We were hopeful that he could make his way back to the Majors sooner rather than later, so his re-promotion was in some ways the bigger story for us.
One Last Piece: It seems that the Jays will have to find something to do with Luis Valbuena by tonight, as he is out of options, but not likely to make the team barring an injury today. Valbuena didn't manage any better than a .544 OPS in the spring, and wouldn't seem to be enough of an asset to garner anything in return.
Our best guess is that he either slips through waivers, or gets picked up by someone needing a biped with a pulse, and we never think of him again.
One Last Promo: It's almost time for it to disappear from the shelves, so if you haven't read our piece on Kyle Drabek in the Sportsnet Magazine season preview, do us a solid and go pick yourself up a copy. There's 15 pages of Blue Jays preview mumbo-jumbo, including stories from Arden Zwelling, Shi Davidi, Mike Wilner, and some up-and-comer named Brunt. It's worthy of your perusal.


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Research in Motion has unveiled the Bold 9700 smartphone - aka the Bold 2.
RIM's old BlackBerry Bold 9000 (left) and the new Bold 9700 (right)
RIM's marketing fluff describes the 9700 as "compact", "highly refined" and a device bound to appeal to both men and women for both professional and personal use. All things to all men - and women - then?
The 9700 measures 109 x 60 x 14.1mm, so it's slightly shorter than the original 114mm-tall Bold 9000, but also slightly thicker. RIM's also got the 9700's weight down to 122g - the 9000 model weighs 133g.
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The new Bold gains a camera upgrade – 3.2Mp instead of the 9000's paltry 2Mp – and an ever-so-slightly upped screen resolution: 480 x 360, compared to the 9000's 480 x 320 resolution.
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Matusadona is well known not just for its great game viewing but also its spectacular scenery
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Matusadona National ParkIn the late 1950s, the Kariba Dam flooded much of the middle Zambezi Valley, creating one of the world's greatest man-made lakes: Lake Kariba. The valley's prolific game was concentrated on its islands and southern shore, where Matusadona National Park was created. Around this shoreline are some excellent safari lodges, offering walks and drives, as well as boat and canoe trips to explore the lake's inlets and creeks. The lake is a superb place to watch the sunset, with the Matusadona Mountains in the background making for an excellent photo opportunity.
There is good game around Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park ranging from herds of elephants through to crocodiles. The park also boasts the big five - buffalo frequent the area which along with a healthy population of antelope bring cats and other predatory animals to the region too. Black rhino, one of Africa's rarer animals, can be spotted here and there are opportunities to track them along with their more widespread, but no less impressive relative, the white rhino. The bird life is exceptional due largely to the diverse habitation which supports, amongst many species, a very healthy fish-eagle population.


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The big things I learned about yesterday and today:
1. The movement toward digital storytelling. I learned today that the corporate world is moving to the "storytelling" concept in advertising.
Example shown to us at the conference:
Here is an example of how we can get our students involved in digital storytelling (math example):
It looks like they used iMovie to make this video. Great example of digital storytelling with student involvement! (both of these videos were shown by Kathy Schrock at the conference)
2. I learned about Quixey - which is a free search engine for apps.
3. I learned about Google Glass
Amazing technology that we will no doubt be hearing more about. I think wearable technology will be more prevalent in the future!
There is so much more to talk about- but I have to keep this limited! More to share tomorrow!


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I want to know everything about the religious asylum in Egypt ??And how the government deal with it ? Will be the Procedures in privacy or not??
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You might want to try to get religious asylum anywhere else...like in Europe or in America. I'm not sure you are going to find any in Egypt...
Quote from: serb1389 on June 09, 2009, 05:16:16 PMYou might want to try to get religious asylum anywhere else...like in Europe or in America. I'm not sure you are going to find any in Egypt...I think geocool is a little confused, because it sounds like Egypt is the very place where he has been suffering this persecution. I think he's more so thinking of "religious asylum from Egypt".
Geocool, have you told your pastor about this?
Quote from: deusveritasest on June 09, 2009, 06:36:13 PMGeocool, have you told your pastor about this?hi deusveritasest I don't think it would make any different, besides i wouldn't let my pastor deal with such ppl .
Some things you need to notice:1. You must be OUTSIDE your country of origin to make a Refugee Application
2. Your fear of persecution must be well-founded. You will have to prove it to the Refugee Service officials in the country where you make your Refugee Application
3. Not all countries will accept Refugee Applications, so you must travel to a country which accepts them
- I need to know the purpose of making a Refugee Application , if I'm already outside My Country? ... thought i should make this Applications in embassies of the countries which accepts Refugees in Egypt
-I don't know how am gonna prove it ? , I don't have documents or any physical evidence. but if they need witnesses i might be able to get them .
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Hundreds of NEA volunteers transform Balboa Elementary School in annual 'Outreach to Teach'
Educators put down their pencils and pick up shovels for a good cause
WASHINGTON - June 27, 2009 -
More than 300 college students, teachers, retired educators, higher education faculty and education support professionals picked up shovels and dug in to give a needy, local school a much- needed facelift today.
The National Education Association's "Outreach to Teach" descended on Balboa Elementary School in San Diego, Calif., where NEA members grabbed hammers, shovels, brushes and mops to repair, landscape, paint, clean and redecorate the school. Students from as far away as Hawaii participated.
The award winning "Outreach to Teach" is celebrating its 14th year of community service. Each year, a high-need public school located in the host city of the NEA Annual Meeting is selected to receive a free makeover—thanks to hundreds of NEA volunteers.
"Working to create great public schools for every student sometimes means we must roll up our sleeves and do some heavy lifting," said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. "Providing NEA volunteers with an opportunity to service a school in need goes a long way in improving a student's learning environment. Poor physical conditions, from broken windows to leaking roofs, send strong signals that children aren't worth it and that education is a dead end. Our goal is to create an environment that students feel good about so they can learn with the least amount of distractions—and we accomplished that goal today."
Balboa Elementary School is the most southwestern school in the San Diego Unified School District and serves a diverse community of English Language Learners, including students from Russia, Sudan, the Congo, and the Philippines. The school is home to approximately 700 students, preschool through sixth grade, and all students receive free breakfast and lunch daily. This is a true neighborhood school and offers various opportunities for community involvement such as "Coffee with the Principal" and "Family Friday." The student body is comprised of 91 percent Latino and 4.3 percent African American.
Major renovation projects included the teachers' lounge and school library.
To provide peace of mind during the day for busy teachers and staff, a very special redesign of the teachers' lounge was completed. This room was completely refurbished. The lounge was painted, cleaned and organized; new shelves and decorated bulletin boards gave the room a fresh, new look; and new furniture was brought in to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Volunteers also focused their efforts on the school library. In addition to updating the library with fresh paint, new books, reference materials, tables and chairs, rugs and new shelves were provided by NEA's corporate sponsor, Target, as part of its Target School Library Makeover initiative, which provides year-round opportunities for Target team members to get involved with their local schools. Target also provided 30 team member volunteers for the day's event.
"Cuts in education send a clear message to all students. NEA's 'Outreach to Teach' program has countered that message by investing in our classrooms," said Fabiola Bagula, Balboa's principal. "Words just can't express our gratitude from the students, the staff and the parents!"
Bagula has been a San Diego Unified School District employee for over a decade. She has been the principal since December 2007.
"Outreach to Teach" began in 1996 as a beautification project to give back to schools. Past sites have included Atlanta, San Antonio, Philadelphia, Dallas, Orlando, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Since its inception, participation has increased by more than 1,000 percent.
"I love 'Outreach to Teach,'" said Jermaine Coleman, NEA Student Program chair. "Community outreach is what motivates our generation and the members of the NEA Student Program. I'm very proud to be a part of it once again."
"The work by our student and retired members truly makes a difference in not just the lives of students, but teachers as well," said Barbara Matteson, NEA-Retired president. "Quality working conditions for teachers often translates into academic achievement for students. We are proud to be a part of this program."
Lending both hands to make the teachers' lounge project possible was Evette Rios, craft and design expert. As a contributor to the Rachael Ray Show, she's known for fabulous hands-on advice, innovative crafts, and dramatic room revisions—wowing Rachael and the audience with budget-friendly projects that look like a million bucks.
Other generous donations were made by The Home Depot, IKEA, The Container Store, JCPenney, Moen, Eight O'Clock Coffee, San Diego Public Schools, and NEA Member Benefits.
Now in its 14th year, "Outreach to Teach" is an annual event that has served as an inspiration for meaningful volunteerism—just like President Barack Obama's recent call to service. President Obama's "United We Serve" initiative, launched on June 22, is intended to help make volunteerism and community service a part of the daily lives of all Americans in order to help build a new foundation, one community at a time. "Outreach to Teach" has embraced this challenge and answered the call.
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Puerto Rico no está bien. The Sharks and the Jets may be snapping and circling, but it's the muni space that's getting beat up.
The recent implosion of Puerto Rico municipal bonds is part of a larger pattern with certain U.S territory issues, but the tropical island is by far the highest profile to date. CNN recently asked if Puerto Rico was the next Detroit, or possibly Greece. The network is far from alone in its worry. The price of Puerto Rico's debt plummeted nearly 40% in just a few months this past summer, it notes. That pushed interest rates on Puerto Rico bonds up to nearly 10% from 5%.
Why did it happen?
Puerto Rico's already stagnant economy was further damaged by the Federal Reserve's tapering expectations and Detroit's bankruptcy. Investors naturally looked to the next trouble spot, and the island was first on the list. Starting with an August cover story by Barron's that alerted investors to the problem, the selloff that followed perpetuated itself, and the rest, as they say, is recent history.
It wasn't always this way. Along with Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, it performed exceeding well in recent years, thanks in large part to quantitative easing measures undertaken by the Federal Reserve to help stimulate the economy. Yet as high as Puerto Rico was once able to fly as a result of the boost, it now finds itself just as low with the government program coming to an end.
The impact is far-reaching. Reuters, citing Lipper data, reports that U.S. municipal bond funds with at least 5% exposure to Puerto Rican debt have experienced an $8.3 billion decline in net assets this year.
The 16.3% decline from $50.6 billion at the end of 2012 comes as U.S. and state regulators investigate whether the funds adequately disclosed their exposure to Puerto Rico, the news service adds. Muni bond funds with less than 5% exposure have declined only 10% to $476.5 billion.
The local economy, mutual funds and regular investors may be hurting as a result of the turmoil, but not everyone is unhappy. Hedge funds, distressed asset investors and regular bargain hunters are beginning to enter as others exit. The reason, according to MarketWatch, is that unlike in Detroit, Chapter 9 of the bankruptcy code doesn't permit Puerto Rico to file for bankruptcy if its financial situation worsens, "which means that a failure of the territory to make good on its bonds wouldn't lead to an organized restructuring process."
More likely, it notes, it would lead to mayhem, with no system for the debtor and its creditors to negotiate a solution. Further, Puerto Rican debt makes up a substantial portion of the municipal bond market, so a default could create systemic ripples. For these reasons, the federal government would almost certainly step in with a bailout, something on which contrarian investors are now betting.
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Glenn Kitson and the well worn pair of Levi's XX 1967 505s.
Glenn Kitson is the co-founder of The Rig Out magazine (issue IV is a must read), a PR, stylist and many, many other things.
i'm off to american next week and i'll be hitting one of the levi's warehouses, with jeans in mind. hope i can get some that look this good in years to come
The nicest products that Levi's makes these days are the reproduction vintage jeans. The denim is nicer, the fit is better, and if you line dry them, the character acheived from wear is truly beautiful.
Former Levi's creative manager here, worked in San Francisco for eight wonderful years. Was disappointed when the US factories were closed, but they still make the Shrink-to-Fit 501's and they are still the best jeans around.
Always nice to see a coveted pair of Levi's.
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I seriously need a new pair of raws to get started on again, my last pair are now tattered beyond repair.
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Israeli plans to build 455 new homes in the West Bank, defying U.S. demands for a freeze on construction in settlements.
The Palestinian Authority immediately condemned the move, saying it "undermines the belief that Israel is a credible partner for peace." A settler leader pledged to fight any move by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt further building.
President Obama has demanded a total freeze of West Bank construction, and Palestinians say they won't resume peace talks with Israel unless building is halted. Netanyahu has ruled out any new settlements, but believes construction in existing communities should be permitted.
The U.S. is trying to broker a deal in an effort to renew peace talks, which includes steps by Arab states to normalize relations with Israel. Obama's Middle East envoy George Mitchell is expected to return to Israel for talks with Netanyahu on the settlement issue early next week.
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The market for banking services is getting more crowded
Banks face growing competition from technology companies such as Apple, Google and numerous start-ups, which are starting to offer payment and other financial services.
The "fintechs" are using digital and mobile technology to attract customers without the cost of running hundreds of high-street branches.
And they don't have to worry about patching together 'legacy' back-office computer systems that are often 30-40 years old.
Thirty six per cent of European banks said they expect banks to be their biggest competitors by 2020, according to BearingPoint Institute's research* published in November 2015.
But could fintechs be banks' digital savior rather than their nemesis? Just over half (54%) of European banks surveyed by BearingPoint say they want to co-operate with new entrants in banking.
Some banks are already partnering with fintechs to improve their technology and keep up with customer demands.
Deutsche Bank, for instance, plans to meet 500 fintechs each year and sign several agreements to co-operate with some of them via its 'Deutsche Bank Labs'.
Another example is Crédit Agricole which, like other major banks, has launched a joint-venture. 'The Village by CA' is a start-up incubator, with office hub space in Paris (with expansion into French regions planned). It aims to co-create new products and services In theory, this arrangement can be a win-win for banks and fintechs.
Cooperating with fintechs gives banks access to innovative technology, saving them from having to invest in it themselves. In return, fintechs get access to capital and to a large customer base, which enables them to achieve economies of scale and turn a profit.
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Do you ever find yourself seeking encouragement?
Even while maintaining a cheerful attitude it�s easy to get discouraged or depressed. So many things complicate our lives and it becomes overwhelming.
It�s important to surround yourself with kind, loving people who offer support.
The Rick Webb Family is a Christian music group exemplifying these qualities. Rick and Phyllis Webb, along with their grown children, Parker and Hannah, are among the sweetest people I�ve ever known.
They�re quick to shift any attention they receive to someone else. They desire to be servants.
Singing a blend of older gospel music, newer congregational hymns and contemporary Christian praise melodies, they help lead all generations to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Webbs are based just outside Greensboro. They tour the nation singing, stopping at churches and arenas to offer inspiration and a kind word to those they encounter.
Hannah is the reigning Miss Gaston County and will represent our area at the Miss North Carolina pageant in June. She�ll compete with women from across the state yearning for the chance to ultimately wear the Miss America crown.
The Webbs have a family history in Cherryville. Hannah spent summers there with her grandparents while growing up.
The group will sing at an album release concert at First Baptist Church in Cherryville on April 6. It�s free and no ticket is required.
�Committed to the Call� is the name of The Webbs� latest project, featuring a collection of familiar hymns and new praise choruses. Some of the songs became notable through the voices of other singers including Babbie Mason and the Gaither Vocal Band.
You�re invited to attend the concert and be encouraged through music to face uncertain days ahead.
My prayer is that you arrive with an open heart. Their ministry is ready to welcome you.
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Iran: Proposed Penal Code Deeply FlawedProposed Amendments Would Violate Rights of Accused
(Beirut, August 29, 2012) – Proposed amendments to Iran's penal code would violate the rights of accused people and criminal defendants, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Iranian authorities should suspend enactment of the proposed amendments and undertake a major overhaul of the country's abusive penal laws, Human Rights Watch said.
The 48-page report, "Codifying Repression: An Assessment of Iran's New Penal Code," says that many problematic provisions of the current penal code remain unaddressed in the proposed amendments. Some of the amendments would weaken further the rights of criminal defendants and convicts and allow judges wide discretion to issue punishments that violate the rights of the accused. Lawmakers and judiciary officials have cited the amendments as a serious attempt to comply with Iran's international human rightsobligations.
"These amendments do little to address penal code provisions that allow the government to jail, torture, and execute people who criticize the government," said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch. "If Iran wants to comply with its human rights obligations, it should completely and categorically ban deplorable practices like child executions, limb amputations, and stoning."
In January 2012 the Guardian Council, an unelected body of 12 religious jurists charged with vetting all legislation to ensure its compatibility with Iran's constitution and Sharia, or Islamic law, approved the final text of an amended penal code. Parliament and other supervisory bodies have approved and finalized the text of the amendments, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has not yet signed the amended code into law. Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, who is the head of Iran's judiciary, has ordered Iran's courts to apply the old penal code until Ahmadinejad signs the new amendments into law, which could happen at any time.
Iran's Islamic Penal Code, which went into effect in 1991, reflects the ruling clerics' interpretation of Sharia law, based on the Jafari or Twelver Shia school of jurisprudence. It includes discretionary (ta'zir) punishments not specifically laid out in Sharia law that apply to most of Iran's national security laws, under which political dissidents are convicted and sentenced in revolutionary courts.


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It is getting more difficult to be wary of this new Godzilla film. Anything could happen, this could be terrible, but the more I see the more I lose any sense of critical thinking when it comes to this movie. There is a giant monster, he fights other giant monsters it is probably our fault that they exist and they will probably destroy us all.
Godzilla passes my goosebump test. It seems like the director is taking the source material seriously. We hear references to the events of the 1954 film, which apparently this is a sequel of. If you look carefully you will see a glimpse of what may be Rodan and if I dare to hope later on we see an leg of what may be Kamacuras.
This should be something that fans of summer movies and Kaiju geeks should get on board with. This is what happens when fans of Creature Double Feature grow up and direct movies.


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Babette and I arrived in Austin just in the nick of time for Thanksgiving. During the last portion of our trip I continued to quote the great John Hughes film Plans, Trains, & Automobiles as it seemed fitting. We had been invited to spend Thanksgiving with my Texan and his family out on the family ranch near Bandera, Texas. Privilege Creek Ranch has been a beloved family destination for multiple generations. I had heard so many wonderful things about the ranch and its splendor. The Texan told me stories about how he had spent summers out there with his granddad fishing on the lake and hunting on the acreage. I had built up the ranch in my mind to be this absolutely astounding and beautiful piece of Texas land where the family would gather and share many wonderful moments.
We made our way down the unpaved winding road, my Texan driving, Babette in the back, while I rode shotgun. I was still in awe that it was some 70 degrees on Thanksgiving. The sun was shining and we wound around until we arrived at the ranch gate. I was so excited! We continued on and finally arrived at the house. Such a warm and loving welcome. We were with our southern family at last.
Final preparations were made, and we gathered to give a prayer of thanks. All were in joyous spirits, and we laughed as each person squeezed around the large dinning room table that wasn't quite large enough for elbow room. Everyone accepted this humorous eating challenge with excitement. It was a wonderful feast with plenty of left overs. After dinner, many retreated to watch football, some to walk the grounds, with others preparing for pie, coffee, and other goodies. This dessert portion of the afternoon was actually doubling as a wedding shower for a pair that had eloped within the previous month. Laughter and love filled the room as each person shared advice and warm words for the newlywed couple.
After copious amounts of cake, pie, and sweet treats were consumed, it would be assumed that all would return to football or a nearby couch. Not the case. This would be the first round of Thanksgiving hunting. Prior to my departure, my grandpa had gifted me his Winchester 30-30 from the 1920's. The Texan rounded up the rest of the gear including shells, targets, ear plugs, a 10-20 rifle, and his 30-06. We took the ranch SUV out to the shooting range and set up. After a thorough course on gun safety and operations by my love, Babette and I were ready. AMAZING! What power!? Not too bad of a kick, and I at least hit the target (that was 100 yards away) at least once with the 30-30 and once with the 10-20. Loved it. Of course the Texan was an amazing shot, but he was very supportive of Babette and I spreading our gun wings…..
While we were on the shooting range, we could hear shots in the distance, which we assumed to be the rest of the family who had headed out to the dear blinds. We didn't return to the house until dusk and when we did, we discovered that 15 year old Zachery had got a buck. While he and some of the other men were bringing it in, we had some bits of delicious leftovers, and plopped down to watch the Cowboys play the Redskins. Apparently, there was a secret cellar in the "Trophy Room" where we were lounging. The Texan took us down there and we discovered a treasure trove of collected items from the ranch including fossils, arrowheads, old bottles, horns, and other dusty items. After we emerged, the Texan disappeared. I didn't find him until I ventured outside, where he and Zachery, along with two of the other cousins, were beginning to skin the deer. Oh Boy. This is not for the faint of heart. Nor are my photos (you have been warned). I watched (and documented) the entire process and can now say that I know what it sounds like when a severed deer hoof is thrown into a bloody bucket of its insides. Yep.
That night Babette, the Texan, and I stayed awake laughing until the wee hours of the morning. I'm not sure about what exactly, but I remember commenting on the dried deer blood on the Texan's shirt as he went to hug me… I laughed and accepted my southern fate, and gave him a big hug right back, deer blood and all.
There had been discussion about getting up at 5:30am to go hunting during round 2–this time actually going out to a deer blind and not just the shooting range–however we were simply too tired when the alarm went off. Around 9am, I strolled out to the kitchen for a hot cup of coffee and yummy breakfast of bacon, eggs, and fresh fruit. The hunters returned around 9:45am with 3 more deer who had not been so fortunate. All of the deer made there way into the walk-in cooler, right in between the left over turkey and pies.
For our final ranch activity, the Texan took Babette and I, with several other family members, on a drive around the land. It was a beautiful, warm, and sunny day. It was a perfect way to end our first southern Thanksgiving at Privilege Creek Ranch.


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With the number of pages on the Internet ever increasing, identifying profitable niches is becoming a harder process.
The amount of poor quality and duplicate content continues to muddy the waters.
Any niche can look like a high-competition market.
But while a niche may appear to have a large amount of competition, in truth some of the pages that make up the competition count (SEOC) may not be real threats.
Open up Market Samurai's Keyword Research module and add the keyword "how to use notepad", then analyse it.
As you can see, the SEOC for this keyword would normally send you running for the hills!
But when you click through to view the pages in Google, you start to notice a trend. Almost none of the pages appearing for the keyword are trying to be there.
A large number of them are forum comments, single pages which include the keyword, but aren't engineered to rank.
Now if you were to look into the search page results for every keyword, it would make Keyword Research a very tiring, inefficient process.
So how do we find the real competition for a niche?
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The American Farm Bureau Federation released figures stating that a 2012 Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 people would run the average family $49.48. I would like to know where they shop.
I can honestly say that I am glad I was not at the first Thanksgiving. While my friends decided that they would definitely want to be in my group during the zombie apocalypse, I am sure we would starve, the same way we would have starved at the first Thanksgiving.


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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Doug Yates Makes His Case On National TV
The serious struggles of several historic teams in the Sprint Cup Series this season has caught many fans by surprise. The twist in the fortunes of Petty, Yates and the Wood Brothers threatens to affect the face of NASCAR on many levels.
While Kyle Petty has been all over the media about the situation at Petty Enterprises, both the Wood Brothers and Doug Yates have been relatively low-key.
On Tuesday's thirty minute edition of NASCAR Now, host Nicole Manske took time to interview Doug Yates. It was nice to see a professional and well-spoken NASCAR veteran who clearly was motivated to return his company to good standing.
Manske challenged Yates on why the performance had suffered, and he was up-front in his response. Doug and his father had let things stay as they were when times were good, instead of making changes for the future. This is a statement that could probably be applied to all three of the historic teams now in trouble.
ESPN's Andy Petree was the right person to comment on this situation as the NASCAR Now analyst. Petree had been a car owner and run into almost exactly the same type of struggle with both sponsorship and performance. His honest evaluation of Yates issue addressed both the positive and negative elements of the situation from a veteran perspective.
It was nice to see ESPN step-up and insert themselves into a situation like this by offering Yates an opportunity to be seen and heard on national TV. This is using the power of the ESPN Networks as a partner to NASCAR. If sponsorship comes from this appearance, I certainly hope NASCAR Now follows-up on that story as well.
Manske also spoke with the highly-excitable Johnny Sauter who is stepping back into the Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix. Sauter was a great interview, and put his cards on the table in terms of having to show what he can do in Phoenix to continue in this ride. Instead of the angry and impatient Sauter of the past, he sounded like a racer who recognized that opportunities like this one do not come along too often.
Petree then put the issue in candid perspective, calling it a "make or break" situation. Saying it was one of Sauter's "last shots" at Cup racing, Petree was also honest in calling Jeremy Mayfield's release "pretty tough." Petree hinted that Mayfield may find himself turning to another series to keep himself in NASCAR.
At this time last year, fans were in full outrage at the antics and hype of NASCAR Now. This season, viewers can casually tune-in expecting the news of the day, analysis from one of ESPN's own broadcast team and top-flight guests. Manske has also integrated herself seamlessly into this broadcast since day one.
In ESPN's last go-round with NASCAR, it was John Kernan who anchored the coverage on the general racing show RPM2Night. That series quietly became the place to go for race fans of all types. Now, after two months of solid programs and professional analysis, ESPN has once again found the right mix to bring NASCAR fans that same level of comfort.
As the season plays-out and the stories continue to develop, the only challenge remaining for NASCAR Now is to grow that new found level of comfort into a solid bond of trust with the NASCAR fans. The last two months have been a pretty good start.
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17 comments:
- Anonymous said...
I thought Ms Manske's interview was telling. She tried more than once to get Doug to answer if he could make the whole season wo/sponsorship. And he gave the school house answer. Although she did ask that tough question. And we wish Yates Racing well. She was respectful in not pressing the issue further with him. And did follow that up with Andy Petree
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- April 8, 2008 at 7:46 PM
- Matt said...
I really enjoyed today's show. Nicole asked the right questions, but did not pressure Yates too much to make it awkward. I really like her as a host.
And I agree, Andy was the right person to comment on the topic.
- April 8, 2008 at 8:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
Nicole Manske has certainly been the pleasant surprise of the ESPN crew. After the horrible start in the late, not lamented version of NN, she has come through like a true professional. She can ask the tough questions without being offensive, and the by play between her and Andy Petree tonight was excellent. I continue to be impressed with the resurrection of this show, and Ms. Manske.
- April 8, 2008 at 8:37 PM
- PammH said...
This was a very good show & all the folks that don't watch after Monday missed something! I'm impressed w/Nicole & didn't think I would be at season's start. This show is looking more & more like the old RPMTonite show, even tho it just focuses on Nascar related topics! Thumbs up, ESPN!!!
- April 8, 2008 at 8:43 PM
- Anonymous said...
ESPN should have brought in an economics reporter, or Alan Greenspan into the discussion. Yates problems are more of a reflection on the sorry state of the economy than anything else. Its going to get worse before it will get better.
One of the first things that companies cut during hard times are their advertising budgets. A prolonged recession will kill multiple teams. Yates deserves sponsors, but they will be vrey hard to come by.
I'm sure it'll start hurting NASCAR network partners as well.
Unfortunatley, there aren't any easy answers. The teams better hope the COT cost savings are as big as NASCAR was promising them.
- April 8, 2008 at 8:46 PM
- Sophia said...
I had heard down the ROAD the COT would 'save money' but thought I heard somebody say last year on INC or some show, the initial year of total switch to COT was killing the teams financially!
If I got that wrong somebody will set me straight. But between COT costs and sponsorships, it's scary for many teams.
- April 8, 2008 at 9:54 PM
- Anonymous said...
Nicole Mankse is doing an excellent job this season.
Reminder that a new NASCAR show from NASCAR Media group debuts Wednesday night at 9 PM EST on the Great American Country (GAC) network, "Drafting Partners."
"Each week, GAC pairs an artist with a NASCAR driver to learn more about America's number-one motorsport and discover the artists' similarities in "putting on the show," families, and life on the road. Throughout "Drafting Partners," the artists, drivers, and fans show some of their favorite country music videos.
Arista Nashville recording artist Jason Michael Carroll (best known for his hits, "Alyssa Lies" and "Livin' Our Love Song") teams with NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Scott Wimmer to host the first episodes. A long-time NASCAR aficionado, Jason Michael gets the tour of his dreams as Wimmer shows him Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The two witness the speed and athleticism of the pit crew for Wimmer's teammate, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Burton, watch the race from on top of the team's hauler and sign autographs for fans at one of NASCAR's most popular tracks.
Drafting Partners" is produced by NASCAR Media Group and is the first GAC series solely dedicated to connecting country music and NASCAR fans.
"Throughout NASCAR's 60 years, many drivers have been avid country music fans, and that continues today," said Jay Abraham, Chief Operating Officer of NASCAR Media Group and Vice President, New Media and Content for NASCAR. "We're proud to partner with GAC to take country music fans on a unique backstage pass to NASCAR, and to give them a chance to see how the top personalities in our sport and country music are similar."
12 episodes scheduled. The first episode repeats several times through the week.
- April 8, 2008 at 10:15 PM
- Anonymous said...
How sad is it that some channel that I've never heard of (and I'm probably not the only one) is getting a NASCAR Images/Media Group series. And an hour long series at that.
SPEED and ESPN, where are you? Why don't you have any of these Media Group series? It's fine that this channel has this program, but can't something more general related to NASCAR drivers than a country music NASCAR show ALSO get on the air?
- April 8, 2008 at 11:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
Not sure if there is going to be a followup here this week on the "FOX finish", but the "FOX Director" who must remain anonymous on this site called into Tony Stewart's radio show last night. He's directing the Prelude PPV for Tony again.
- April 8, 2008 at 11:13 PM
- kang said...
Great to see a nascar show aimed at folks over 12. Sure beats those clown acts on fox and speed.Espn has come a long way in a hurry. Hard to believe but true.
- April 8, 2008 at 11:53 PM
- Ritchie said...
I would also like to congratulate Ms. Manske on a great job so far. It honestly feels like she has been hosting this show forever. I also would like to thank Andy Petree for providing excellent analysis everytime he is on the show. It is nice to watch a NASCAR related program and not feel like I have spent an hour at Chucky Cheese, as I feel after watching SPEED.
- April 9, 2008 at 7:52 AM
- Anonymous said...
How sad is it that some channel that I've never heard of (and I'm probably not the only one) is getting a NASCAR Images/Media Group series.
I looked it up at TVguide.com but I don't get GAC. They maybe should have put it on CMT; everybody gets that.
I'll be curious to see if NASCAR Now tonight covers the Aaron Fike interview from Ryan McGee that's been on the espn.com homepage, He's saying he was doing heroin on the days of truck races (before he said he made sure he was "clean" on race days.) He finished 5th in one race after using it earlier that day. That's a pretty big deal -a really big deal.
I remember drivers like Harvick/Burton calling for stricter drug testing when he was first arrested, I can see them really calling for it now! Jim Hunter always has the same response - our drug policy is fine. But Fike says it isnt (which is why he's talking) and he should know.
Why is ESPN the Magazine getting all the NASCAR news first anyway? They had swaybar gate before anybody else. Maybe they should make Ryan McGee a NASCAR Now regular. I don't recall seeing him on there before.
- April 9, 2008 at 8:30 AM
- Anonymous said...
My question for Doug Yates or anybody from Ford is, when will they start using their new Nascar engine?
- April 9, 2008 at 8:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
JD- I'm not sure which was better, the NASCAR Now show or your post re. Kudos to ESPN for picking the perfect match ( Doug Yates & Andy Petree) and for handling it in a thoughtful, adult manner without trying to put Doug Yates on the Hot Seat. Thank you JD & ESPN. I continue to be fascinated and impressed by the improvements at ESPN.
- April 9, 2008 at 2:03 PM
- Newracefan said...
Excellent show Nicole asks the right questions in the right way. Good for NN helping out Yates and I hope these guys find a sponser soon
- April 9, 2008 at 6:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
@anon 10:15--thanks for that! I hadn't heard of this!
- April 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
- Anonymous said...
ESPN finally settling on a lineup of hosts and contributors for NASCAR Now has really helped this season. In the past with so many different people, it made the show cheesy and hard to watch at times. I watched this particular segment with Doug Yates and thought Nicole Manske did a good job asking him questions even when it seemed like he was maybe trying to skate around the answers.
- April 10, 2008 at 3:32 PM


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Denise Atkinson gets her monthly checkup at the Davita Northwest Dialysis Center in Windsor Mill. At 54, she's been on dialysis for nearly four years because of polysystic kidney disease.
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The SI Vault published 28 photographs of athletes from their high school yearbooks today. There are plenty of highlights—Brett Favre's mullet, Barry Bonds's jheri curl, and Mark McGwire's poignant senior quote, to name a few—but our personal favorites feature young, awkward Derek Jeter and young, awkward Tom Brady, before they were really Derek Jeter and Tom Brady.
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