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Staff reviews powered by Our TeamThese knee pads are perfect if you are looking for the ultimate knee protection. The slider knee pads are pretty large in size and thicker but it is always best to buy for protection and comfort over the looks. These knee pads are the most protective pair that we sell here at All Volleyball. The padding on the slider knee pad is made in "Flex Zones", so instead of one big pad on the knee there are separate pads to protect above and below the knee and also on the left and right side of the kneecap. The flex zones are a nice feature because it helps the kneepad form around the kneecap instead of sitting on top of your knee.
These knee pads are highly recommended if you have ever had previous knee injuries. The PU foam is made to give you the best cushion on impact. The adult sizing for this knee pad is one size fits most, but the measurements for fitting around the knees should be around 12 to 18 inches around to get the proper fit. If your knees happen to be smaller than 12 inches we also have the Asics Adult Slider Knee Pad. These knee pads are Unisex and also come in two different colors (black or white) for your selection. The knee pads have about a 10 inch sleeve so they are going to be relatively long on you. But, length can be a good thing. Usually when a knee pad is longer it helps the pad stay up on your knee when being active.
Our website offers a couple of ways to keep your sliders smelling better. The first one is the Smelly Knee Knee Pad Bag. This bag is small and made out of mesh to perfectly fit your knee pads. This mesh bag hangs from the outside of your volleyball bag; the mesh the bag is made out of allows your knee pads to air out properly. This bag works because you are no longer throwing your knee pads in your bag to trap the smell inside. The mesh bag allows your knee pads to air out freely and allow more air to run through them and ventilate them. The second option that we offer is the Stinky Knee Knee Pad Spray. This product is a strong mixture that you can spray on your knee pads after you use them to eliminate the odor. Not only do you spray them on your knee pads but you can also apply the spray directly to your knee to prevent the odor.


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The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club Summer Social will be in Akron, OH on Saturday, August 25, 2001. Driving directions can be found by clicking here and entering your departure address. The social will begin and noon and last well into the evening.
We have several Star Wars related contests and games planned, as well as volleyball and softball. There is a pool available, but there is an extra cost per swimmer of $4. Please bring any items you may want to donate for door prizes and drawings. We will also be giving away our annual proof card, a special CD and various other goodies.
If you're planning on staying the night – either Friday or Saturday, here's a couple hotels close by: Holiday Inn – 330-678-0101 Hampton – 330 673-8555. Or ask around – many NE people might have a place to crash for the night.
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Supplies Critical Data Needed to Connect Consumers to their Favorite Event Coverage Across Multiple Screens
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Networks around the globe are readying for the start of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Coverage will once again increase, with NBC in the U.S. alone promising a staggering 1539 hours of programming over 18 days that will span across living room TVs, mobile devices, the web and social media. Although the world won't see Tiger Woods waiting for Lindsey Vonn at the bottom of a mountain, there are plenty of stories ready to light up screens and social media – from the return of the Jamaican bobsled team to the inaugural women's ski jumping competition. With enough hours of programming to keep even the most fervent binge viewer satisfied, the problem won't be whether or not your favorite event is on, but rather, finding when and where it's being aired.
Enter Rovi.
Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI), a global leader in entertainment discovery, today announced that its metadata for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games is available to customers worldwide. Part of Rovi Video data – Rovi's extensive offering of rich information on TV programs, movies, celebrities and sports, covering 55 countries worldwide – the data coverage of the games features hour-by-hour event descriptions, athlete profiles, event history, unique facts, and associated multimedia content. Updated as schedule changes require, Rovi's data includes unique identifier tags, keywords, and links throughout the data, that will help entertainment services become 'the source' for when and where Olympic events will be airing and enable consumers to discover, watch, schedule show recordings and enjoy coverage of their favorite teams, personalities and Olympic events.
"Our in-house team of sports editors have spent hours collecting and creating metadata for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games," said John Moakley, executive vice president of Data Solutions at Rovi. "We're ready for the competition to begin and, as we see star athletes and teams emerge, we will be working to capture the details of their stories as history is being made."
Today's multi-platform entertainment environment presents a unique challenge for entertainment services to maintain the latest information across their applications and offerings. In response, Rovi is providing its data in multiple formats and lengths that can be easily configured for use on various device types and screen sizes, enabling entertainment service providers to present a harmonious, enjoyable entertainment experience for viewers wherever they are watching. These multi-screen services can be extended even further with official social media handles and pages, and premium images provided as a part of Rovi Video.
"In this age of borderless and untethered digital content, metadata – while often overlooked – is becoming even more critical to the entertainment experience," added Moakley. "Rovi's metadata is driving the connection between people and entertainment content for hundreds of services all across the world, ranging from cable companies and consumer electronics devices to websites and social networks."
By the time the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi broadcasts its closing ceremony, Rovi plans to have created more than 150 new international athlete profiles, more than 40 team IDs and covered over 95 different events, in ten different languages for networks in more than 20 countries. Athlete and team profiles will be updated with medal winners and other noteworthy news throughout the games. To accomplish this, Rovi plans to have a team of sports fanatics, logging more than 700 hours, watching the Olympics to cover all 17 days of competition in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games – day and night.
Rovi entertainment metadata on movies, TV programs, sports, music, books and games, comprises of more than 5 million TV programs, half a million movies, 3.2 million albums, 30 million music tracks, photos and content-related imagery. The offering is a part of, and developed to work cohesively with, Rovi's portfolio of technologies focused on the discovery and personalization of entertainment. This includes intuitive search, targeted recommendations, cross platform advanced advertising, and interactive program guides for navigating and discovering content on TVs, set-top boxes, tablets and PCs.
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Rovi is leading the way to a more personalized entertainment experience. The company's pioneering guides, data, and recommendations continue to drive program search and navigation on millions of devices on a global basis. With a new generation of cloud-based discovery capabilities and emerging solutions for interactive advertising and audience analytics, Rovi is enabling premier brands worldwide to increase their reach, drive consumer satisfaction and create a better entertainment experience across multiple screens. The company holds over 5,000 issued or pending patents worldwide and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Discover more about Rovi at rovicorp.com.
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Sen. Harry Reid took aim at two very different targets in his 20-minute address to the Nevada Legislature Wednesday: NV Energy and the state's term-limits law.In his address, he described the term-limits amendment to Nevada's constitution as "wrongheaded and counterproductive." He used stronger terms in his post-speech news conference, calling term limits "very un-American.""Elections are the only term limits Nevada needs," Reid said.The 1996 amendment bars members of legislative bodies, ranging from county commissions to the Senate and Assembly, from serving more than 12 years. Those in executive positions such as governor and attorney general are limited to eight years."In my view, arbitrary term limits purge a part-time Legislature of full lifetimes of experience," he said, urging the applauding members of the Nevada Legislature to begin the process of reversing the rule.Reid, the Democratic U.S. Senate majority leader, said he would do whatever lawmakers ask to help — "publicly, privately or stay out of it," drawing laughter.He also sharply criticized what he called large loopholes in the requirement that at least 18 percent of Nevada's electric power come from renewable sources."Those loopholes are so large, Nevada's major utility could meet the standard without building a single megawatt of new renewable energy for the rest of the decade," he said of NV Energy. He added that NV Energy should not be allowed to meet that standard "by handing out energy-efficient light bulbs at Home Depot.""Closing these loopholes will strengthen the law and send a powerful signal that Nevada remains committed to kicking our dependence on out-of-state fossil fuels," he said.NV Energy has made 273 contributions totaling nearly $488,000 to state and local candidates' campaigns since 2008, according to the Nevada Secretary of State campaign-finance website.Reid pointed to geothermal, solar and wind-generated projects statewide and urged that the state continue developing renewable-energy technology — which, he said, will become a $7 trillion market in the U.S. in the next 20 years."Nevada has a head start to capture much of that market, but we must stay serious about attracting new investment and creating customers for our renewable power," he said.Reid said he strongly opposes efforts to require photo IDs to vote and other measures he said are a blatant attempt to disenfranchise the poor, minorities and seniors.Nevada's system currently is one of the nation's best, but lawmakers should support same-day voter registration as eight other states have, he said. That encourages voter participation in the democratic process and doesn't increase incidents of fraud, Reid said. California approved a same-day voting law last year. "In fact, voter fraud is as common as being struck by lightning," he said, adding that there have been only 10 cases of voter fraud in the past eight election cycles nationwide. An August 2012 News21 analysis confirms only 10 cases since 2000.Reid called Democratic Secretary of State Ross Miller's voter-ID plan "a solution looking for a problem."He said he supports Gov. Brian Sandoval's push to move Nevada into the online-poker world, adding that without federal action, "Nevada doesn't have a choice." The 2011 Legislature approved online poker in Nevada, however Sandoval has called for a bill within the first 30 days of the Legislature that allows Nevada to set up a compact with other states to offer Internet poker. A joint meeting of the Assembly and Senate Judiciary committees will discuss the bill today.Asked whether Reid, 74, intends to run for another term in 2016, he replied, "Why not?"
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The National Rifle Association fired the opening salvo in the latest battle over gun control and the Second Amendment, releasing an ad calling President Obama an "elitist hypocrite" ahead of his scheduled announcement of the findings of Vice President Biden's task force on gun violence Wednesday.
"Are the president's kids more important than yours?" the ad asks. "Then why is he skeptical about putting armed guards in our schools when his kids are protected by armed guards at their schools?"
"Mr. Obama demands the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes, but he's just another elitist hypocrite when it comes to a fair share of security," the ad continues. "Protection for their kids and gun-free zones for ours."
The ad was immediately eviscerated as inappropriate for bringing up Malia and Sasha Obama, especially since the children of politicians are generally considered to be off limits for political attacks.
The White House reacted angrily to the ad.
"Most Americans agree that a president's children should not be used as pawns in a political fight," White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said, "but to go so far as to make the safety of the president's children the subject of an attack ad is repugnant and cowardly,"
The NRA responded to criticism in a statement to NBC, saying the ad was not about the president's children.
"Whoever thinks the ad is about President Obama's daughters are missing the point completely or they're trying to change the subject," NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said in a statement. "This ad is about keeping our children safe. And the President said he was skeptical about the NRA proposal to put policemen in all schools in this country. Yet he and his family are beneficiaries of multiple law enforcement officers surrounding them 24 hours a day."
Joe Scarborough, the conservative host of MSNBC's Morning Joe had a public change of heart on gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, and he held nothing back Wednesday in denouncing the NRA's attempt at framing the debate.
"You have children who had no say in the decision in whether their father, who is going to step forward to be president of the United States, to run for president — one of the most bone-crushing, sacrificing things any husband or wife can do to their family," he said on his show Wednesday. "And the second they make that decision, their children and their entire family have targets on their backs."
"And the NRA is putting something out?" he continued. "What's wrong with these people? Putting out apps that 4 year olds can play on the anniversary of the Newtown murders and now putting out an ad talking about the president's daughters."
This is how they mark the anniversary of Newtown," Scarborough said. "I've never seen an organization as out of touch and extreme with middle America as this one."
Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs slammed the ad as well, calling it "disgusting on so many levels."
"It's just stupid," Gibbs said. "This reminds me of an ad that somebody made about 2:00 in the morning after one two many drinks, and no one stopped it in the morning."
Larry Pratt, the executive director of Gun Owners of America, called the ad "spot on," in an appearance on Fox's America's Newsroom
It points to the hypocrisy that we see so much from our ruling class, and it underscores the need that we've been pointing to that if we're going to get serious about protecting our children, we're going to do away with the 'gun-free zone' requirements in federal law, which have created a magnet for these mass murders," Pratt said.
The NRA is touting an influx of members in the month following the shootings, but support for stricter restrictions on gun use is on the rise, spiking from 43 percent in 2011 to 58 percent at the end of 2012.
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National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman has selected John DeLisi as director of the Office of Aviation Safety (OAS). DeLisi replaces the retiring Tom Haueter. DeLisi has been with NTSB for 20 years and served as the OAS deputy director since 2007.
Brad Pedersen has succeeded Donald Harlan as president and CEO of Breeze-Eastern. Pedersen was formerly the president of Airborne Systems Group in New Jersey, and prior to that served as the Canadian maritime helicopter project program manager, UH-60M program manager and director of advanced programs (R&D) during a six-year stint at Sikorsky Aircraft.
Canada-based CAE has appointed Gene Colabatistto as group president for military simulation products, training and services. Colabatistto replaces retiring 16-year veteran Martin Gagne, who will stay on as a consultant for CAE. Colabatistto, a former Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm, was previously the senior vice president for the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) group at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).
Brig. Gen. Timothy Edens has assumed responsibilities as the director of Army safety and commander of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center in Fort Rucker, Ala. Edens, who joined the Army in 1981, assumed command from Brig. Gen. William Wolf. During his three-decade tenure, he led the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry, 11th Regiment (Attack), V Corps through a Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow Unit fielding and training program in preparation to be the first Apache Longbow unit stationed in Europe.
Latitude Technologies has named Peter Parrish as vice president of operations. Parrish will oversee corporate communications, marketing and production, as well as customer service and other corporate responsibilities. Prior to this new position, Parrish had consulted with Latitude and served as interim general manager.
San Diego, Calif.-based Helicopter Links, an online helicopter directory, has appointed a six-member advisory board. The group of pilots and marketing specialists includes Eric Post, an attorney with commercial/CFI helicopter experience and Mike Muenich, a pilot and owner of Florida-based Rotor and Plane Aircraft Appraisals. Both Muenich and Post are A&P mechanics. The board also consists of Tom Interval, writer, editor and marketing specialist; Jennifer Schumaker, journalist and editor; Tim Hughes, president of eMerchant Marketing and graphic designer/social media professional John Evangelista.
Ornge has named Wayne Howard vice president of finance and appointed Robert Giguere as an aviation special advisor. Giguere previously worked with Air Canada and Skyservice Airlines. Prior to joining Ornge, Giguere worked as an independent aviation consultant. Ornge also brought Bruce Farr on board as special advisor for operations. Farr formerly was with Toronto Emergency Medical Services in various roles before retiring 2011.


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In celebration of a friend's birthday and birthday month, a few girls and I decided to participate in a progressive dinner in the Carmel Arts & Design District. After a few sips of wine at Shiraz, we walked our way down the street towards Sonata, one of the newer restaurants in the area. We were excited to share a few tapas while continuing great conversation and company.
Walking into the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by the hostess. The main floor of the restaurant was empty on this particular Wednesday evening, but it was pretty easy to imagine people lounging at the tables with a coffee in hand. A casual environment, there was a coffee bar and counter that had bakery items available for purchase. Art adorned the walls, though I didn't get a very warm fuzzy vibe. More of a casual, clean and simple feel of a Spanish cafe. The hostess grabbed a few menus and we walked through this area to the stairs to head our way up to the second floor. Upstairs, there was a larger group (also celebrating a birthday) enjoying their evening, a full bar with several seats open for patrons, and a table of six seats perfect for our group.
After ordering a round of sangria, beer, and one whiskey old fashioned for me, we settled on a few plates for our first round. We began with (starting left and moving clockwise) empanadas, brick vegetariano, and hummus. The empanadas were stuffed with gouda and sweet corn. A crisp exterior, the empanada was served with a simple concasse sauce – which really is a red marinara sauce. Overall, it was crisp and tasty, though a bit dry in the contents for me as I couldn't taste much from the gouda. The brick vegetariano was delicious: layers of vegetables and phyllo covered with a concasse sauce once again. The mozzarella between the layers melted beautifully tying in the perfect level of salt to the dish among the crisp phyllo. I really enjoyed every bit. The edamame hummus was creamy in texture and subtle in flavor. I did enjoy it, but the brick won my heart in the first round.
Second round had us focused on the bread basket. We ordered a few breads to compare, all different in their own way. From the top moving clockwise, we ordered goya, monet, and giotto. The goya was a portabello mushroom on top of a toasted ciabatta type of bread, slathered with herbed goat cheese. Goat cheese goes a long way in my book, especially with some marinara. The mushroom was tender and rustic in flavor, but really I was loving up on the goat cheese. Carrying on with the goat love, the monet was the same bread vehicle slathered in the herbed goat cheese, but this time topped with a bacon jam. Per the menu description, it was a tampenade. Per my taste buds, it was sweet, salty, and savory. I wanted a bit more out of it, but it was still good. Just my least fave of the bunch. Finally, the giotto was fantastic all because of the balsamic glaze that adorned the bread. Under the savory glaze were sauteed leeks, onions, and garlic. It was missing asparagus (and the server noticed this, taking off some money to make up for it), but to be honest, I really didn't miss it as I enjoyed all the flavors melting together with each bite. I enjoyed all three though I think the goya and giotto may have slightly bat out the monet.
Our final round has us munching on four plates. Beginning on the right and moving clockwise, we began with the gambas, which are essentially deep fried shrimp. The shrimp are somehow stuffed with cream cheese before battered in a corn flake crust and deep fried. They were then served with this intense raspberry sauce. It was too sweet for me, though I could see how one may really love all the flavors. The shrimp was lost in flavor though as the raspberry was the dominate flavor. We also had the dedo de poll: goat cheese stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon. The chicken was tender with mild taste of goat cheese and the bacon was crisp, but I really enjoyed the slightly spicy sauce on top. Chunks of apples gave it a slight sweetness which balanced the sweet & spicy contrast nicely.
Next up was the gnocchi con gambas, or pasta with shrimp. Gnocchi is a dense, potato pasta and these were tender and cooked well. Once again, the marinara is very clean and has good, simple flavors. I wasn't blown away though. It is definitely a simple yet good dish, I was looking for something a bit more extravagant that evening. I didn't get that extravagance with the croquetas de jamon either, though I did enjoy popping these little fried pieces of deliciousness in my mouth. Simple, but yum. a mixture of ham and bechamel cheese is always great. When you fry them up croquete style, that fried and crispy crust always ties them well.
With drink, prior to gratuity, total bill was $24 per person. Not bad when you have a plethora of food to select from. Service was good and I really enjoyed the relaxed environment. We definitely were all full as we had bites of everything around the table. It is good to note that a few things are capable of being added onto if you have a larger group. For instance, we ordered additional gambas to ensure we all one to taste for a few dollars more. I'll be returning with a group, because that is the best way to do tapas!
I also have to apologize. I've been absent due to traveling and catching up with life. And unfortunately, during professional dinners, taking photos isn't usually a top priority. I may be critiquing in my head, but just not in a picture. BUT, I'll be making it up to you come the 21st. They'll be a give away for some delicious food. Why the 21st? Well, I'm traveling again…stay tuned…and thanks for being a reader and contributor!
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Tennessee solar energy developer Vis Solis, LLC announced it began construction on a 50 kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation at the Oak Ridge Heritage Center on Monday. The project was developed in conjunction with the German Energy Agency, Deutsche Energie-Agentur (DENA), and Germany's leading solar and dual-axis-sensor-controlled tracking systems manufacturer, DEGERenergie. The Heritage Center installation will mark DENA's first U.S. project.
"Vis Solis is pleased to bring this innovative solar technology and international partnership to Oak Ridge, a city with a rich history in energy innovation and leadership," said Carlos Mayer, managing member of Vis Solis. Vis Solis oversees the complete engineering, procurement, financing, operation and design of investor-owned solar photovoltaic power plants.
Seven ground-mounted trackers with 30 solar panels on each tracker will make up the 50-kilowatt photovoltaic solar array. It will be installed on the duct bank in the 1200-acre Heritage Center industrial park. A 50-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system produces enough energy to power about 15 average family homes.
"Vis Solis is using solar energy to turn an empty plot of land into an income producing asset for our investors and the community," added Tim Hayes, Vis Solis project manager. The duct bank is a small area of the Heritage Center that is not suitable for excessive and deep digging that is typical for a traditional construction project, making it ideal for a solar installation.
The Heritage Center solar installation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is the first U.S. partnership in DENA's Solar Roofs Program portfolio. Since 2004, DENA has taken part in over 40 solar projects across the globe to bring together rising international interest in German solar technology and help expand global solar markets.
All solar roof projects developed by DENA are designed as public-private partnerships and co-financed by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. The project is scheduled to be grid connected in 2012. Vis Solis and DENA are planning a ribbon cutting and solar symposium with regional solar stakeholders March 2013.
For more information about the DENA Solar Roofs Program, visit http://www.renewables-made-in-germany.com/en/networking-im-ausland/solardachprogramm.html
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amhoanna wrote:Pier,
It's notbut ratherMINNAN (BÂN-LÂM 闽南)
BÂN-LÂM 闽南 is a new name for the concept in the language itself. The longstanding English name is "Hokkien". Another longstanding name is Hoklo, or Holo. What the hell is a "Minnan"?
Hi, amhoanna,
Thank you for your comments.
Two issues here.
What is Hokkien? What is Minnan?
What is Hokkien?
Hokkien means Fujian in Mandarin, right?
It China, Hokkien means peoples who come from the Province of Fujian (or Hokkien).
In Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei etc, "The Hokkien Hoay Kuan (The Hokkien Association)", the member incorporates all the descent or peoples originated from Fujian (Hokkien) Province. It means peoples like Hoklo/Hō-ló/Hokkien, Hockchew(Mingdong), Putian, Hinghua, Minxi, Minbei, Hakka(sometimes included). That is the definition of Hokkien descent in common parlance. Because the Hokkien/Minnan are the majority spoken language and populations, sometimes Hokkien (also commonly known as Hoklo) represent Fujian. But Teochew-nang and Hailam-nang (Hainanese) are not included as Hokkien-lang.
In fact in Taiwan, they had discontinue using the term "Hokkien". Instead they use only the term Hoklo/Hō-ló, Minnan/Banlam or Taiwanese/Taigi for the Hokkien language/descent.
What is Minnan(BanLam)?
Some language expert in China, through research had found out that Minnan (Banlam) is the branch consisting of many dialects. Minnan is a new term coined in China to represent all the people speaking the similar/same language root similar to the language spoken in Taiwan and Quanzhou–Zhangzhou-Xiamen (Chinchew+Changchew+Amoy); which include Teochew, Hainanese, Leizhou/Qiongwen plus few others, due to migration from "the Minnan Triangle ((Chinchew+Changchew+Amoy)" due to poverty and overpopulations in the past. For better understanding of the term "Minnan/Banlam", I suggest you read the reference source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnan) or/and read "the Minnan Relationship Chart" thread again in this forum.
However, I will continue to use the term Hokkien and Minnan (Banlam) alternatively to represent the people and language from the "the Minnan Triangle ((Chinchew+Changchew+Amoy)" due to familiarity, even though the term may be misrepresented/misunderstood by some readers esp from China and overseas.
"Hokkien" are the common term probably use only in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei to represent Holo/Hoklo peoples from "the Minnan Triangle region".


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What do you do when you win $266 million? If you're like Jacki Cisneros, the answer is self-evident: You go to work.
That's where the newest Mega Millions lottery winner was early Thursday morning — and where she plans to continue to be.
"I can't imagine not working. It's a foreign concept to me," Cisneros told TODAY's Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira from the newsroom of KNBC television in Low Angeles, where she was finishing her shift as an overnight assignment editor.
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With Cisneros was her husband, Gilbert Cisneros, who two weeks ago had been laid off from his job and no longer needs to worry about stretching the family budget.
Fateful choice of restaurant
Gilbert had purchased 10 Mega Millions tickets Tuesday night when he stopped at a Pico Rivera, Calif., restaurant, L & L Hawaiian BBQ, to pick up dinner.
The choice of restaurant was sheer luck. Gilbert had been in downtown Los Angeles on jury duty Tuesday. He called Jacki before heading home and asked what she wanted for dinner.
"She said she had a craving for KFC. All I could think about was that double-decker chicken sandwich, and I said, 'I don't want that,' " Gilbert said.
His first thought was to pick up Mexican food downtown, but he couldn't find a cheap place to park.
"The parking there was like $8," he said. "I wasn't going to pay $8 to park."
So he stopped at the BBQ place on the way home instead. While he was there, he invested 10 bucks in randomly picked tickets for the jackpot.
A co-worker's call
Tuesday night, Jacki went in to work at the NBC affiliate. While there, a co-worker saw that the winning ticket had been sold at a restaurant in Pico Rivera. Knowing Jacki lived in that area, the co-worker told Jacki about it.
She called home and woke up Gilbert to tell him to look at those tickets he'd bought. Sure enough, halfway down the list of 10 sets of numbers were the winners: 9, 21, 31, 36, 43, with 8 as the mega number.
A total of 28 tickets with all the numbers except for the mega number were sold in the multistate lottery. Those will collect $179,428 each in California, and $250,000 each in other states. Danny He, the owner of the restaurant where Gilbert bought the ticket, will collect $1 million.
It's the eight-highest jackpot in Mega Millions history and can be collected either in 26 annual installments of $10.2 million or in a lump sum of about $165 million before taxes. The odds of winning were 175,711,536 to 1.
Planning to give back
Jacki might have gone home, but she could barely move.
"My hand was shaking. My legs felt like they were going to buckle. I laughed and cried," she said. She told co-workers about the win, but asked them not to give her name away until she and her husband had a bit of time to come to grips with the change in their fortunes.
And Wednesday night, she was back at work on the graveyard shift.
"Why are you at work, Jacki?" Lauer asked.
"To be on the TODAY show," she laughed.
The Cisneroses are still trying to figure out what to do with their new wealth. Lauer asked what their first purchase will be.
"Buy a house somewhere," Jacki said. "We don't know where. We're like kids in a candy store."
They've also promised each other to share their good fortune — after they go to church to thank God for being so nice to them.
"We're going to make sure we give back to those that need it, give back to our alma maters, to our church," Gilbert said. "Try to do what's right."


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Woman Gives Nigerian Scammer $500k After Meeting Him On ChristianMingle.com
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Maybe it's my natural level of skepticism, which generally hovers somewhere between extreme and nuclear levels, or perhaps I've simply never spent much time reading any emails or communications I get from sources I don't recognize, but I've never understood how people fall for "Nigerian Prince" style schemes, often to the tune of sums of money that are nearly unfathomable to me. Yet, in one iteration or another, these things continue to take advantage of people.
I don't know that I've ever come across these types of foreign scammers trolling dating sites, however. But that's what one story suggests has happened, with a 66-year-old woman getting bilked out of half a million dollars by a Nigerian scammer that found her on ChristianMingle.com.
The 66-year-old victim, whose name wasn't released, was targeted on ChristianMingle.com by a man who called her, texted her and sent her flowers before asking her to loan him money to run a business. The impostor used a bogus picture and created a fake website, where he listed the victim's name as a company official, investigators said.I suppose it feels a little unsporting to bash a divorced woman in her sixties just trying to find a new Christian soul mate, but what the hell? A hundred dollar loan? Fine. Five hundred? Okay. A thousand dollars? Well, I'm already getting a little itchy. Half-a-mil-do? No, I'd rather die cold and alone than wire someone I've never met in person that much money.
The woman, who is divorced, gave him money from her retirement account and refinanced her home, most recently wiring $200,000 to a Turkish bank account at his request late last year, authorities said. But she soon realized she had been conned and called Santa Clara County prosecutors, who contacted the bank, said Deputy District Attorney Cherie Bourlard.
Happily, at least some amount of justice was done in this case, where typically there might be none to have at all.
When Wisdom Onokpite, an associate of the suspect, showed up the next day in hopes of withdrawing the money, the bank notified the Turkish National Police, who arrested him. Onokpite, a Nigerian national who entered Turkey using a fake passport, is being prosecuted for fraud in Turkey, authorities said.This isn't "the guy", who has been tracked to somewhere in Nigeria (of course), but it's nice that at least an associate was nabbed. For everyone else out there, a good rule of thumb is to not wire that much money to someone you've never met, no matter whether they're promising you money in return or to love you for the rest of your life.
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Palm gets lost in the midst of all the iPhone and Android hype, but if you still love your good old Palm OS, Dmitry Grinberg has finally released an SDHC driver that allows for card support. The program is available for devices like the Tungsten T|C, Tungsten E|2, Tungsten T|5, LifeDrive, Palm TX, Zire 31 and Zire 72, with other machines like the T|T3 and the Zodiac on their way. At $21, its really not a bad deal for all that extra storage. [TamsPalm]
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Knight Moves
Because the chess knight moves in such a peculiar pattern, the piece has attracted the creative energies of game programmers, who have invented several online games for knights that you play for free. They're fun, and they probably improve your board vision. Enjoy.
Crazy Chess. My favorite. Highly addictive, excellent graphics, and different levels to challenge everyone.
Troyis. Hit all the white squares within 45 seconds and you advance to the next level. I can handle up to level 6 and come close to finishing level 7. How about you?
Knights Crossing. Reverse the locations of the Black and White knights. It's not as easy as it looks, but it can be done. Just pay attention.
Knight Game. Hit every square on the board using legal knight moves. Everybody wins, but how long will it take you?
In other news, Sonam Ford of the Ray School Chess Club finished first in yesterday's tournament at the Hyde Park Neighborhood club by Chess Education Partners.


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Convert from the (shape,phase) parameter pair to the index within a wave (step) and the index of a wave (leap) in the sampled prototype tone.
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Our magical mystical tour of the Oasis Cart Sale is just about over – this will be our last post until the next Wash Event. If you have not visited the Oasis yet, be sure to do it soon; the sale ends on June 25th and these wonderful deals will vanish quicker than a mirage in the desert.
We've got the last batch of cart photos to share, so if you missed some of the early stuff or if you are waffling on whether to come down for a little retail therapy or not, you can always look back through the past weeks' previous posts and see what you are missing. Everything is 10L or under, the sim looks gorgeous and has tons of stuff to do, so what are you waiting for? See you there!


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I've been getting my groove on with polymer clay lately. I've only made a couple of little charms and such but I'm really liking it. I did buy myself polymer clay some time ago now, but I never got around to making anything with it. Whether I was scared to use up the cool colours, or just plain outta inspiration, I don't know. I have a tendency to hoard favourite craft items for 'something amazing' and never end up using them. So I was determined to actually use the stuff, rather having it rot inside a box!
I was really surprised that my Fimo had not actually dried up. So I thought I'd share with you a charm I made for my son's school rucksack. I used two different blues to get the right tone and mixed it 1:1 with transparent clay. I think I should have used a lot more transparent tho. I did however apply a coat of liquid Fimo clay. The ankh was drawn on afterwards with a blue promarker.


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• A local, slice-of-life story from a Monitor correspondent.
Few words say "French" more than "mademoiselle." The French title for a young or unmarried woman trips off the tongue like accordion music by the Seine. But feminists have tried to shelve it for 40 years: The word's etymology ties to "white goose" or a naive or silly girl, they note; its usage forces women to declare a status. Americans modernized "Miss" to "Ms." Germans made "fraulein" kaput. The Spanish spiked "señorita." But "mademoiselle" floats languidly on.
On the heels of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal, feminists are taking another shot. Their goal: Banish the check box for mademoiselle on state and corporate paperwork.
Paris groups Dare Feminism and Watchdogs launched a campaign Sept. 27 that includes a "kit." A form letter is ready to send to whomever it may concern: "I would be very grateful if you would cease to employ the civil title 'Mademoiselle' as well as 'maiden name' or 'spouse name' in any documents or letters addressed to me." In Paris most women have heard of the issue, and it is getting plenty of attention on social networks. But habits die hard. Older female celebrities such as Jeanne Moreau and Catherine Deneuve insist on mademoiselle. If the check box were eliminated that would be fine, most women said. If not, no big deal. "I don't mind mademoiselle," said Teresa, who is married. "When people use it I feel younger." Agnes, unmarried and older, called the term "not pejorative; it's nice."
Marie Noelle Bas of Watchdogs says the campaign is working. A poll in Marie Claire has 72 percent ready to nix the check box.


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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and prepare for your vasectomy. LET'S GO!
EASTBOUND AND DOWN – 10:30PM Sunday (HBO) Kenny Powers returns for a second season of unrepentant dirtbaggery, and thank goodness for that. There isn't a more violently profane show on television, and no one likes violent profanity more than I do. At the end of last season, Kenny had fled North Carolina after lying to everyone about a big league job offer. This season, he resurfaces in Mexico with a cornrow mullet. MUY CALIENTE! If you've missed Katy Mixon and Katy Mixon's considerable assets, fear not. She will return at some point this season, probably to slap Kenny to death. And hopefully Will Ferrell shows up again in the Ric Flair wig. ANTICIPATION: YOU'RE OUT, HE'S IN!
BLUE BLOODS – 10:00PM Tonight (CBS) CBS' big new Friday night is this drama about three generations of a family working in law enforcement. Tom Selleck and his majestic 'stache plays the patriarch, a police commish who may not exactly be on the up and up. Bridget Moynahan takes time out from nurturing Tom Brady's child to play an assistant DA. Could she uncover an unsettling truth about her old man, namely that he sometimes walks around in an apron and nothing more? You'll just have to see. ANTICIPATION: COPPY!
CSI: NEW YORK – 9:00PM Tonight (CBS) Melina Verylonggreekname is out on this show. In steps the lovely Sela Ward and her very shiny teeth. I still remember her as the wife in "The Fugitive". So devastating. Don't spread the rose petals around, Mrs. Kimble! The one-armed man is coming for you! ANTICIPATION: BODIES!
SNL – 11:30PM Saturday (NBC) It's SNL's 35th season, which means it's the 35th time everyone will say that it's past its prime and needs to be cancelled. Your host is Amy Poehler, and your musical guest is Katy Perry. Sure, you got kicked off of Sesame Street, Katy. But what will you do to get kicked off of THIS show? It's gonna take something awfully risqué, but I believe in you. Don't let America down. ANTICIPATION: GURLS!
THE SIMPSONS – 8:00PM Sunday (FOX) The zillionth season of The Simpsons premiere with a giant musical episode (guhhhhhhh) featuring the cast of "Glee" (double guhhhhhhhhhh), along with Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie from "Flight of the Conchords" (Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy). ANTICIPATION: WATCH SEASON FOUR RERUNS INSTEAD!
Weekend Watch List: KENNY POWERS RETURNS!!!
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In all my years of evaluating your astrological omens, I have rarely seen a time so favorably disposed to the value and pleasure of variety. I'm tempted to conclude that the cosmos is conspiring for you to try all 32 flavors, 46 positions, and 64 loopholes. For a limited time only, you really should be determined to sample a little of a lot rather than a lot of a little. Grazing and browsing are not only fine, they're preferable. You have a poetic license to be mercurial, spontaneous, and inscrutable.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to my reading of the astrological omens, you now have the best opportunity in a long time to promote yourself without turning into a manipulative huckster or soul-shrunken sell-out. At least temporarily, you have immunity from the phoniness that might infect anyone else who pushed her wares and services as hard as you can push them in the coming weeks. Please take advantage of this grace period to make sure the world knows how valuable you are.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In her book Strange New Species: Astonishing Discoveries of Life on Planet Earth, Elin Kelsey writes that though scientists have named 1.7 million species, at least 3.3 million others are still out there, as yet unidentified. In a similar way, Gemini, there are many invigorating adventures and intoxicating truths that you have not yet discoveredcountless life experiences that remain unknown to you. It so happens that this is a perfect time to jumpstart your pioneering urges and go out exploring those frontiers. In the coming days, I urge you to find at least one new variety of each of the following: allies, sanctuaries, resources, inspirations, and pleasures.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Blogger Joseph Cannon has uncovered evidence that George W. Bush may be the grandson of the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley. On his website at http://snipurl.com/ pler, Cannon says there's a distinct possibility that Bush's mother, Barbara Bush, was conceived during a ritual tryst between Crowley and her mother Pauline in 1924. I'm not sufficiently informed on the matter to ascertain if it's true, though I can't help but note the strong physical resemblance between Aleister and Barbara. I bring this up because it's an excellent time for all of you Cancerians, including the current American president, to delve into the mysteries of your past. Secrets that have always been hidden are more likely to pop into view than ever before. If you're listening, your ancestors have clues to reveal.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A team of Japanese cultural analysts was assigned the task of figuring out the best possible pick-up line. The winner: "Rainen no kono hi mo issho ni waratteiy-oh." In English, that's "This time next year, lets be laughing together." I present this expression for your consideration, Leo, because I think it's a perfectly poetic way to alert you to imminent developments in your life. As I understand the astrological omens, you're about to experience transformations whose power to fascinate and amuse you will not fully ripen until June of 2007. They may be subtle at first, but will slowly build in intensity as the months go by.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the course of reducing the mystery of nature to a set of mechanical laws, Charles Darwin suffered greatly. "I cannot endure to read a line of poetry," he mourned in his journal. "I have tried to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me. I have almost lost my taste for pictures and music. I lament this curious loss of my higher aesthetic tastes My mind seems to have become a machine for grinding general laws, out of larger collections of facts, but why this should have caused the atrophy of that part of the brain alone, on which the higher tastes depend, I cannot conceive." I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I want you to be very careful not to let your love of logic and reason damage your capacity to perceive magic and enjoy the ineffable. Ideally, of course, you'll always be able to draw on both capacities equally. It's a crucial moment in the evolution of your power to do that.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In a roundtable discussion published in Newsweek , film director Steven Spielberg touted the value of anxiety in stimulating creativity. "Fear is your ally," he said. "The minute you come onto a set and you're no longer afraid, you're in big trouble. The best performancesfrom filmmakers and from actorshave happened when there are whole stretches of tremendous instability about the process." I personally don't believe this is an absolute law that's always true. Some of my best work has emerged during times when I've felt secure and peaceful. But I do think Spielberg's theory is likely to apply to you in the coming weeks, Libra. Dare to put yourself in the midst of uncertainty.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In her poem "Possession," Jane Shore describes how the "La Brea tar pits/ keep disgorging ancient bones, squeezing them/ through the oily black muscles of earth/ to the surface." She's referring to the place in Los Angeles where there are lakes of natural asphalt that contain the fossils of ancient mammals. These grails of ancient goo, with their seemingly endless new supply of primeval treasures, serve as an excellent metaphor for the psychic terrain you're inhabiting these days.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It would not be a good time to try digging a hole to China. You'd have visa problems once you got there, and might end up under arrest. A better bet would be drilling a tunnel to Australia, where you'd probably get more slack once you arrived. In general, Sagittarius, I heartily recommend any activity that takes you to the polar opposite of where you've been hanging out, as long as you're sure you'll be welcome there. (P.S. To those readers who live in Australia and New Zealand: Dig for North America.)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "Race car drivers say that if you're heading toward a wall," writes philosopher Jonathan Zap, "don't look at it. Instead, look at where you want to go." That's good advice for you in the coming week, Capricorn. It would be crazy for you to concentrate all your attention on what you don't like and don't need and don't agree with. Rather, you should briefly acknowledge the undesirable possibilities, but then turn the full force of your focus to the most interesting and fulfilling option.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the course of most pregnancies, there is a moment when the fetus first moves in such a way that the mother-to-be can feel it. It's often a kick or a punch. I predict that an analogous quickening will occur for you in the coming week, Aquarius. You'll arrive at a threshold where a rite of passage will begin. It may be as subtle as a soft, billowing thump or as radical as a raucous yelp. At that uncanny moment, you'll become aware that a new force has sprung to life. You'll become attuned to a delivery from the future.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A British man named Adrian Hayward had a dream in which an odd event occurred during a soccer game. In his dream, a famous player kicked the ball into the goal from his own half of the fieldan improbable long-distance shot that rarely occurs in real games. Following the dream, Hayward placed a wager with a bookmaker, betting that such a goal would actually be scored in the course of the real British soccer season. He later won $45,000 when a player for Liverpool did exactly what he'd dreamed. If you take the trouble to recall your own dreams in the coming week, Pisces, I predict you will get at least one hot tip akin to Hayward's.
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owlcroft wrote:But I am puzzled by the reference to a "list of omitted authors"; I have no such list, unless you mean the "possibles" page linked above, which is just works that I have hopes for but haven't gotten to yet.
Was that it, or is there something I am forgetting that could be seen as such a list?
owlcroft wrote: I have added Bujold and those two books to the site's "possibles" page.
Lois McMaster Bujold a "tricky" case and not even included on this site until the Prof brought it up? Wow!
This site needs way a more knowledgeable author and is clearly not for me - I'm out of here. Adios and you all have fun. No need to reply as I'll never see it.
owlcroft wrote: "You don't like what I like? Man, are you an asshole!"
owlcroft wrote:I would also imagine that he didn't ever get to the "Other Candidates" page.
DavidTate wrote:She has also published two novellas set in her Five Gods universe
DavidTate wrote:I am not enough of an iconoclast to wish that people didn't enjoy reading Author X so much, regardless of who Author X is. I'm just relieved that they read at all.
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The San Jose Earthquakes U-17 Academy Team will participate in the SUM Cup for the first time over the next week in Houston. All 16 MLS teams are represented in this year's tournament, giving the Quakes a chance to measure themselves in the first official match since forming the academy in April.
Group A:
D.C. United (2009 Champions)
Chicago Fire
Colorado Rapids
San Jose Earthquakes
Group A Schedule:
Centennial Park, 2200 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood TX
July 23, 6:30 p.m. D.C. United vs. Chicago Fire -- 1-1 (5-3)
July 23, 8:00 p.m. Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes -- 3-2
July 24, 6:30 p.m. D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids
July 24, 8:00 p.m. Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes
July 26, 6:30 p.m. Chicago Fire vs. Colorado Rapids
July 26, 8:00 p.m. San Jose Earthquakes vs. D.C. United
D.C. United 1, San Jose Earthquakes 0
Likely needing a win to edge Chicago for the top spot in Group A, D.C. United earned its spot in the semifinals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over San Jose. United, Colorado, and Chicago all had a chance to advance to the semifinals heading into the final day of group play, but a goal from Collin Martin sealed the win and a semifinal spot for D.C.
Martin's goal, scored in the second half, was created off a passing sequence out of the back, which involved Julian Griggs and led to a break down the left wing from Marco Hurtado. After racing by a defender, Hurtado sent a left-footed cross into the center that found Martin's feet. Martin settled nicely and quickly blasted a low, right-footed shot past goalkeeper Jesus Guzman. Led by Nathaniel Eggleston at center back, the D.C. defense held strong to preserve the shutout.
Scoring Summary: DC -- Collin Martin 1 (Marco Hurtado 1) 56
San Jose Earthquakes -- Jesus Guzman, Brian Visser, Travis Pillon, Hunter LeBlanc, Jorge Soto, Sam Engs, Juan Guerrero, Israel Ayala, Johnny Monterroso, Everardo Aguiar, Nicholas Lima. Substitutes: Jose Gutierrez, Jose Lopez, Jesus Morales, Jose Navarro, Tyler Sylvia, William Velasco.
D.C. United -- Tyler Back (Dakota Niedermeier 36), Rafael Gafundo, Nathaniel Eggleston, Mahamamamoudou Kaba, Martin Lopez (Marco Hurtado 36), Collin Martin, Romain Gall (Cody Albrecht 36), Kainoa Bailey (Julian Griggs 24), Suliman Dainkeh, Patrick Foss (Dario Redondo 46), Kennedy O'Shea (Yaw Amankwa 36, Tyler Rudy 59).
Matches played with 35-minute halves. All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Day 2 Recap
Chicago Fire 1, San Jose Earthquakes 0
It was a defensive battle in Friendswood between the Chicago Fire and the San Jose Earthquakes. Both goalkeepers made tremendous saves, including a sprawling save by Earthquakes goalkeeper Jesus Guzman in the 47th minute, to keep their squads in the match. Luck was not on San Jose's side though, as a handball was called in the box in the 50th minute, giving Chicago a penalty kick. Kellen Gully stepped up and fired the shot past Guzman, giving Chicago the lead, the win, and a much-needed three points. Chicago must defeat Colorado on Monday night and have D.C. either lose or tie for the Fire to claim first place in the group.
Scoring Summary:
CHI - Kellen Gully 1 (penalty kick) 51
Chicago Fire -- Zak Allen, Keaton Albert, David Caban, Andrew Conner, Peter Beasley, Victor Zamora (Kellen Gully 31), Brandon de la Torre (Luis Medina 28), Joseph Laboy (Jesus Medina 31), Michael Winhoffer (AJ Jeffries 26), Neal Usry (Jabri Danzy 31), Daniel Lojeck.
San Jose Earthquakes -- Jesus Guzman, Everardo Aguiar, Sam Engs (Chris Cruz 56), Juan Guerrero, Hunter LeBlanc, Nicholas Lima, Jesus Morales (Israel Ayala 38), Travis Pillon, Jorge Soto (Fardeen Shaiwany 50), Brian Visser (Jose Navarro 53), Jeremy Williams.
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Day 1 Recap
Colordo Rapids 3, Quakes 2
It was the James Rogers show for Colorado tonight, as the Rapids defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2.
After scoring seven goals for Real Salt Lake in the 2008 SUM U-17 Cup, Rogers scored two in the first half tonight for Colorado. His first came in the fifth minute, when Santiago Velez found a wide-open Rogers for an easy goal. San Jose came back minutes later when Israel Ayala stole the ball from a Colorado defender and fired a shot past the Rapids goalkeeper from 25 yards. The score was tied for only three minutes, as Rogers found another opening behind the defense and netted his second of the game.
In the 29th minute, Velez earned a penalty kick for Colorado after he was taken down by Cesar Mendoza in the box. Velez stepped up and buried the penalty kick to extend the lead to 3-1 before the half. With Rogers sidelined with a leg injury for most of the second half, the Earthquakes were able to gain some momentum. In the 51st minute, Jose Lopez gave a looping ball to Sam Engs, who headed the ball past Alex Chapin at the back post. The goal was not enough for San Jose, though, as Colorado managed to keep the ball away from the net for the final 10 minutes and hold on for a 3-2 win.
Scoring Summary:
COL -- James Rogers 1 (Santiago Velez 1) 5
SJ -- Israel Ayala 1 (unassisted) 16
COL -- James Rogers 2 (Dillon Serna 1) 20
COL -- Santiago Velez 1 (penalty kick) 29
SJ -- Sam Engs 1 (Jose Lopez 1) 51
Colorado Rapids -- Alex Chapin, Avery Ball, Santiago Velez, Christopher Gurule, Karsten Hanlin (Austin Seifert 60), Ricardo Perez (Rojesh Shreshta 56), Matthew Polster (Dillon Serna 16), Juan Carlos Regalado, Andrew Rodriguez, James Rogers (David Pardo 42), Matthew Taphorn.
San Jose Earthquakes -- Sergio De La Mora, Israel Ayala, Cristian Cruz (Sam Engs 31), Jose Gutierrez (Travis Pillon 31), Jose Lopez, Cesar Mendoza, Johnny Monterroso, Jose Navarro (Everardo Aguilar 49), Fardeen Shaiwany (Nick Lima 31), Tyler Sylvia (Jeremy Williams 31), William Velasco (Juan Guerrero 31).
Matches played with 30-minute halves.
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial
Quakes Academy Prospectus
Director Fred Wilson says: "The U-17 SUM Cup provides a fantastic opportunity for 22 of our players to gain a clear and quick understanding of the Academy program. This is a great opportunity for our players to compete at the highest level while seeing what is taking place in other MLS academies around the country. It is our expectation that this tournament provides a great learning experience for these 22 players while providing a competitive environment that can be enjoyed by all players participating. This tournament is an excellent starting point for our academy teams to understand the level at which they are expected to play while setting a bar for them to reach as we develop over the course of the upcoming season."
Players to watch:
Travis Pillon - Currently a part of the 1994 National team Roster. Travis played right back for the U-18 level last year as a 15-year-old and will continue playing with his older teammates as he develops into a top level player for the academy.
Jorge Soto - Jorge participated in a game with San Jose's First Team in a friendly against the U-20 National Team. He was impressive enough to earn an invitation to continue training with the U-20 National Team.
Fardeen Shaiwany - Recently played in the Red Bulls Academy. He is a younger player being brought along because of his technical skill and vision in the game.
Roster for the SUM Cup
Everardo Aguilar, No. 10 - Livermore, CA
Israel Ayala, No. 9 - Richmond, CA
Christian Cruz, No. 16 - San Pablo, CA
Sergio De La Mora, No. 0 - Antioch, CA
Sam Engs, No. 18 - Lafayette, CA
Juan Guerrero, No. 8 - Danville, CA
Jose Gutierrez, 13 - Antioch, CA
Jesus Guzman, No. 1 - San Jose, CA
Hunter LeBlanc, No. 5 - Castro Valley, CA
Nicholas Lima, No. 19 - Castro Valley, CA
Jose Lopez, No. 15 - Hayward, CA
Caesar Mendoza, No. 14 - El Sobrante, CA
Johnny Monterroso, No. 7 - San Jose, CA
Jesus Morales, No. 11 - Livermore, CA
Jose Navarro, No. 20 - Concord, CA
Travis Pillon, No. 3 - Oakland, CA
Fardeen Shaiwany, No. 17 - San Ramon, CA
Jorge Soto, No. 6 - San Jose, CA
Tyler Sylvia, No. 12 - Martinez, CA
William Velasco, No. 21 - San Francisco, CA
Brian Visser, No. 4 - American Canyon, CA
Jeremy Williams, No. 2 - Clayton, CA


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Onsite Training Registrations Open
July 24, 2020
Basic Lab Sessions have been rescheduled with some openings available ... plus we have opened registration for onsite training sessions. Click here for availabilities as numbers are being restricted. Please contact Trina with any questions.
Preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias
August 03, 2020
While Tropical Storm Isaias is still currently near Florida, it is forecast to impact New York Tuesday afternoon/evening. Attached you will find the weather briefing from Sunday morning. Additional updates from the national weather service should be expected Monday and Tuesday.
- The storm is forecasted to be in the vicinity of the New York coast on Tuesday evening.
- Heavy rains and flash flooding forecasted for eastern NY and the MARO region. (2-4" of rain, up to 6" in the worst hit areas)
- River flooding threat remains low.
- Long Island has about a 40% chance of seeing tropical storm force winds. (1 min average >= 39 mph)
Current predictions indicate the greatest chances for tropical storm force winds are on Long Island and the southern MARO counties. Up to 6 inches of rain is being predicted for northern MARO counties and southern Capital Area Region counties. Surrounding counties may see up to 4 inches of rain.
Also attached are two storm preparedness checklists for distribution to PWS. Additional information is also included below. Please work with LHDs to pass along this information and encourage PWS to take necessary steps.
Water Utility Alert!
June 22, 2020
AWWA Regulatory Advisory - Final perchlorate advisory
Advice to the suppliers:
- Know your watershed. Understand industries, activities and land uses that could contribute perchlorate to your watershed.
- At the very least have your UCMR1 data available.
- Understand that NY does have an "Action Level' of 18 ppb, since 1998. Ion exchange processes using disposal resins have been demonstrated to effectively remove perchlorate.
- Know that sodium hypochlorite handling and age of stock solution can contribute to perchlorate formation. (Water RF# 4147 study, 2009)
- Know that the Drinking Water Council has requested a discussion on perchlorate for their next meeting (whenever scheduled), possible outcomes might be statewide monitoring leading to an enforeceable MCL.
Kingston's Water Department Superintendent Judith Hansen Wins Prestigious Award for the Water Indu
June 16, 2020
Kingston's Water Department Superintendent Judith Hansen received the highest level of awards for the American Water Works Association (AWWA) the George Warren Fuller Award. This award is usually given in person at the New York Section American Water Works Associations (NYSAWWA) Annual Conference, but with the cancellation of the event as a result of COVID-19, Ms. Hansen was surprised on a virtual call on Monday, June 15, 2020 by her colleagues, City Mayor, City board members, NYSAWWA Board Members, peers, friends and family.
Summer eAquarius
June 05, 2020
Virtual Business Meeting + Online Learning
Your Feedback and Opinion Matters
May 05, 2020
The New York Section AWWA is currently considering how we can best serve the needs of our members in 2020 while we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be most appreciative if you would complete this brief online survey by May 15. Thank you so much for your time.
With appreciation,
Jenny Ingrao, Executive Director
Click here to take our short survey.
COVID-19 Updates
March 23, 2020
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacting communities throughout the world, water professionals are working around the clock to ensure that safe, reliable water service continues to flow. Stay up to date on COVID-19 and view helpful resources.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19) Update
March 09, 2020
The New York Section American Water Works Association wants to make our attendees aware that we are closely monitoring and staying up to date on the status and spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19). We take this matter seriously and are following the most recent guidance from the CDC and local health organizations and experts. We are fully committed to taking appropriate precautions to provide a safe and healthy environment for attendees and will update our attendees if the situation changes.
Members to Vote on Bylaws Change
February 24, 2020
New York Section American Water Works Association members will be asked to vote on revisions to the Section Bylaws that would update NYSAWWA board structure during the Opening General Session at New York's Water Event on Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00 pm in Saratoga Springs, NY.
The main revisions include omitting the current three Trustee-at-Large positions and making all board members Trustees.
EPA's Proposed Revisions to LCRR
January 20, 2020
The NYSAWWA Water Utility Council, with assistance from the Regulatory Review Committee and Section members, provided comments on EPA's proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR). NYSAWWA supports EPA's goal of minimizing, and ultimately eliminating exposure to lead in drinking water through use of properly implemented corrosion control treatment, education of the water consumer and elimination of materials that contribute lead to drinking water. Comments provided to EPA were to help better define the requirements of this very complex rule, and insure the resources are available to public water suppliers to properly implement the rule revisions. NYSAWWA feels strongly that the LCRR must include provisions for having State Primacy agencies lead initiatives in directly achieving goals of the rule such as:
- Outreach and education for health care agencies
- Outreach and education for schools and child care facilities
- Obtaining technical expertise in corrosion control treatment to allow for support in making corrosion control treatment designations
In addition the Council shared general concerns regarding the unprecedented additional workload the LCRR will impose on public water systems.
Enhance Awareness of Potential Cyber Threats
January 07, 2020
Attn: Water Utilities!
Enhance Awareness of Potential Cyber Threats
A Message from the New York State Department of Health
Dear Community Water System Operators and Administrators,
As a result of recent international events, and the threat of cyber-based retaliation, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is asking all Community Water Systems (CWS) for increased vigilance for potential cyber events. While there is no specific retaliatory threat known at this time, cyber-attacks have been used as a means of attacking adversaries. Accordingly, CWS are asked to remind all staff of the following simple actions they can take to help protect your utility:
- Refrain from accessing personal email (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo) and/or social media applications CWS computers and networks, especially those which are connected to or provide system operations (SCADA systems).
- Be wary of unsolicited emails, even if the sender appears to be known.
- Use caution with email links and attachments without authenticating the sender; attempt to verify web addresses independently.
All CWS serving more than 3,300 people were required to perform a cybersecurity vulnerability assessment (CVA) and submit their findings to NYSDOH by January 1, 2018. NYSDOH recommends CWS take the following additional actions to increase preparedness:
- Review your cybersecurity vulnerability response plan and cyber-attack emergency response plan.
- Review manual system operation procedures with staff in the event SCADA or other operational systems become non-functional.
- Verify emergency contact information for: cybersecurity or IT staff/vendors, FBI field office and the Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center.
The NYSDOH values your ongoing efforts to provide clean, safe water to the residents of New York State under all conditions and appreciates your efforts to address this latest potential threat. If you have any questions, please contact your local health department representative.
Water Utility Alert
November 05, 2019
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3337C/A.5477C) establishing a clear standard for commencement of an action by a public water supplier once pollution is detected in a public water supply. The three-year statute of limitations for public water and wholesale water suppliers to move forward with legal action against polluters resulting from contamination in a source of water supply will now run from:
- The detection of a contaminate in the raw water of a well or plant intake sample point in excess of maximum levels set by the Department of Health or Environmental Protection Agency, or the date the contaminate is last detected in the raw water or plant intake sample point in excess of such maximum levels; or
- The last wrongful act by a polluter contributing to the presence of the contaminant.
Water Utility Alert - Summary of Requirements of the LCRR and Potential Impacts on Large Water Syste
November 04, 2019
The NYSAWWA Regulatory Review Committee has drafted a summary of the new, or modified requirements of the recently published LCRR. EPA annouced the draft regulation and once published, the 60-day comment period will begin. Items are presented in this summary more or less in the order they appear in the LCRR as proposed. For the full summary, click the link and see page 9 of the 2019 Fall/Winter Aquarius.
New York State NYSAWWA Water Quality Advisory Panel
June 14, 2019
New York State NYSAWWA Water Quality Advisory Panel
The NYSAWWA has formed a water quality advisory panel consisting of water quality and treatment experts from across the state. This panel is available to section members for questions related to water quality and treatment.
To submit your question, login to your account from this website (upper right hand corner) and select - Submit a Water Quality Question.
LHV Engineering Expo - Volunteers Needed for Business Outreach, School Outreach and Social Media Out
January 23, 2019
Volunteer for the Lower Hudson Valley Engineering Expo! Sunday, March 31 at White Plains High School!
2019 Scholarships Now Open
October 29, 2018
NYSAWWA and its members recognize the importance of investing in students as the future of the water industry. NYSAWWA supports students through discounted membership and Operator, Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship opportunities. Don't miss your chance to apply for our 2019 Scholarships!
Weekly News Update
July 30, 2018
Catch up on this week's Water News.
Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program
May 09, 2018
The Water Quality Improvement Project program (WQIP) funding application period is open May 1 through July 27!
NY Codes, Rules and Regulations - Title: SubPart 5-1 - Public Water Supplies
February 16, 2018
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, the New York State Department of Health held a webinar to discuss the revisions of 10 NYCRR 5-1. This was also published in the State Register for public comment. If you wish to view the webinar you can do so by clicking the link below to play it:
Revisions to 10 NYCRR Subpart 5-1, Drinking Water Supplies (Subpart 5-1) Summary of Revisions- Subpart 5-1 is being revised to incorporate all requirements in order for the New York State Department of Health (NSDOH) can get primacy from EPA for enforcement of the rules, and to ensure that the regulations are consistent with the NYS Public Health Law. • Federal Regulations- incorporating current EPA rules – Lead and Copper Rule – Minor and Short Term Revisions only – Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2 ESWTR) – Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2) – Variances and Exemptions • State Regulations- making regulations consistent with revised Public Health Law – Cross Connection Control – Water Supply Emergency Plans • General Revisions – Appendix 5-C and Miscellaneous Revisions to update references and correct errors. Analytical Methods will no longer be in Part 5 but are available from the NYSDOH Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP). Estimated Time Line for Adoption of Revisions to Subpart 5-1 Step in Rulemaking Process Target Date for Completion Submitted to Department of State (DOS) for publication in State Register 01/31/2017, Completed (for publication on 2/15/2017) Notice for Public Comment published in State Register 02/15/2017. Final date for submission of written comments to Department of Health (6 weeks needed for public comment period) 04/01/2017 Approval by Commissioner and Public Health & Health Planning Council 06/08/20171 Notice of Adoption to DOS 06/13/20171 (for 06/28/2017 publication) Notice of Adoption published in State Register 06/28/2017 Submission of Primacy Package for these Rules to EPA Region 2 7/28/2017 EPA Primacy Estimated December 2017 Enforcement No changes to the current enforcement protocol will be made until EPA formally grants primacy for enforcement. The field will be notified when primacy is granted and NYSDOH is responsible for enforcement. Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) Changes to Subpart 5-1 will be made in a separate regulatory and primacy package.
WATER AND WASTEWATER WORKFORCE: Recruiting Approaches Helped Industry Hire Operators, but Additional
January 29, 2018
Water utilities need qualified employees to safely maintain the nation's drinking water and wastewater facilities, and some utilities are having difficulty hiring certified operators—key to running the plants—as well as other skilled workers. Utilities also face an upcoming wave of retiring baby boomers. Federal agencies offer utilities help addressing hiring needs.
2018 Training Registration Open
January 22, 2018
Sessions are closing out -- Don't miss a session because you waited too late! Click onto "Learn More" for registration forms or register online. Don't forget to log-in for your member rates. Call the Section Office with any questions: 315-455-2614 ext. 2
November 02, 2017
In 2015, the New York State Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) was founded at Stony Brook University and is supported through funding from the New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS Department of Health, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation, and the Bloomberg Foundation. The CCWT's primary mission is two-fold: (i) to develop affordable, reliable and effective innovative/alternative on-site wastewater treatment systems, and (ii) to develop and commercialize affordable, high performance water quality protection and restoration technologies that are suitable for widespread deployment. Toward this end, the Center is focusing on developing and evaluating methods to remove emerging contaminants from drinking water supplies, with an initial focus on 1,4-dioxane. This effort represents the initial phase of a State-sponsored, multi-year program to proactively address emerging contaminants in drinking water. With this Request for Proposals (RFP), the CCWT is soliciting proposals from water providers in NYS to install and test pilot-scale, advanced water treatment technologies to remove 1,4-dioxane from drinking water.
Attn: Water Utilities!!
August 01, 2017
EWG has released their public database cataloguing contaminants in water systems for every state. These stats are extremely misleading. The NYSAWWA Water Utility Council and Public Affairs Council are here to support your utilities if you need help with any questions you receive about this database! Call us today at 315-455-2614 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Here is a link to the report - https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/search-results.php?zip5=10001&searchtype=zip#.WYDMfITyvDC
Report: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
June 26, 2017
Incidents of contamination in our public water supplies in recent years have reminded us that strong regulatory oversight is essential to assure the quality and safety of our water. Yet, the current federal-state regulatory structure can leave significant gaps in protections for New Yorkers.
With the President's proposed budget, which would cut the EPA budget by nearly one-third, and the EPA's reluctance to set standards for certain contaminants with harmful health effects, states and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and improve our response to contamination.
This week, my office released a report which recommends that State policy makers work toward meeting that challenge by:
• Creating a statewide response plan, with public input, to effectively address drinking water contamination incidents;
• Creating a statewide program that would proactively monitor the health of residents exposed to drinking water contaminants;
• Applying a more precautionary approach for contaminants that are unregulated at the federal level; and
• Broadening the scope of review when identifying emerging contaminants.
The report also recommends that the State and localities fully inform the public of the potential health impacts of water contaminants. New Yorkers support their public water systems through taxes and fees, and expect clean, safe water when they turn on the tap. While both the State and federal governments have done much to ensure that result, further efforts are essential.
Read the report here: http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/environmental/drinking-water-contaminants.pdf
If you have questions, contact Robert Ward, Deputy Comptroller for the Office of Budget and Policy Analysis, at 518-473-4333.
American Public Works Association New York Chapter - Now Hiring
June 01, 2017
American Public Works Association New York Chapter - Now Hiring
Position is for the NEW YORK CHAPTER of the American Public Works Association, a not-for-profit corporation. The Chapter is an educational association and in the conduct of said business desires to have certain administrative services performed by an Administrator.
Legislative Update - Drinking Water Highlights from the recently passed 2018 New York State Budget
April 11, 2017
The $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act for drinking water, wastewater and storm water projects was a bright spot in the budget. We certainly appreciate the funding and support. It is absolutely a step in the right direction. However, with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) projecting a $40 billion investment need over the next 20 years for drinking water infrastructure alone (not including new treatment for emerging contaminants), this type of funding must be continuous for each fiscal year and expanded. Right now the details for the funding administration are pending. The first step is to obtain legislative authorization which has been completed. The actual implementation will probably lag by 6 to 12 months. EFC will most likely develop the application process for the bulk of the funding. We will continue to monitor the process and communicate to our members as this moves along. A complete breakdown of the clean act funding as defined in the legislation is provided in the link.
NYS Governor Signed the Cybersecurity Bill on December 31, 2016
January 03, 2017
Provides for enhanced protection of water supplies from and emergency planning for terrorism and cyber terrorism attacks.
APPROVAL MEMORANDUM ‐ No. 32 Chapter 6
MEMORANDUM filed with Senate Bill Number 7601, entitled: "AN ACT to amend the executive law, the public health law and the environmental conservation law, in relation to protection of water supplies"
Current law requires any water supplier who owns or operates a community water system that supplies drinking water to more than 3,300 people to prepare an emergency plan, including an analysis of vulnerability to terrorist attack, and to submit such emergency plan to the Department of Health. This bill would now require these water suppliers to amend their vulnerability assessments to include an analysis of potential cyber‐attacks and their impact on the water supply.
I fully support the intent of this bill. As drafted, however, this bill contains technical flaws that would make it extremely challenging to implement effectively. In order to ensure full compliance by water suppliers and to safeguard their vulnerability assessments, the Executive has secured a three‐way agreement with the Legislature to pass legislation in the upcoming session to address these issues. On that basis, I am signing this bill.
This bill is approved.
(signed) ANDREW M. CUOMO
AWWA Water Utility Energy Challenge - new Great Lakes competition
December 13, 2016
AWWA and our partners received grant funds through the Great Lakes Protection Fund to develop and administer the WATER UTILITY ENERGY CHALLENGE (WUEC) to reduce energy related pollution emissions (focus on mercury) in water distribution systems. Our team is offering utilities two FREE tools to track emissions and optimize pumping systems. During the Trial Period (Dec 2016-Feb 2017), utilities can use the tools without obligation within their system before applying to be a competitor. We are working to recruit utilities and have them REGISTER for the Trial Period to check out the tools. The competition is scheduled for Apr 2017-Mar 2018, and we expect to have 6-8 utilities compete. First prize is $20,000 and second prize is $10,000.
Technical Advisory - Laboratory Analysis of Drinking Water Samples for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
September 28, 2016
EPA has recently learned that laboratories have identified different approaches for implementation of EPA Method 537 Rev 1.1 ("Method 537") for analysis of PFOA.
Understanding Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins
August 29, 2016
Take a look at this great video the Water Research Foundation made on the science behind cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins and a utility perspective on the latest in source water protection, monitoring, detection, and treatment
Researchers find unsafe levels of industrial chemicals in drinking water of 6 million Americans
August 10, 2016
Drinking water supplies serving more than six million Americans contain unsafe levels of a widely used class of industrial chemicals linked to potentially serious health problems, according to a new study from Harvard University researchers.
The chemicals — known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFASs — have been used for decades in a range of industrial and commercial products, including non-stick coatings on pans, food wrappers, water-repellent clothing and firefighting foam. Long-term exposure has been linked to increased risks of kidney cancer, thyroid problems, high cholesterol and hormone disruption, among other issues.
Final Regulation: Part 4 - Protection Against Legionella
July 22, 2016
Part 4 of the New York State Sanitary Code Protection Against Legionella, became effective on July 6, 2016, and can be viewed in full at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/recently_adopted/docs/protection_against_legionella.pdf (beginning on page 11). The regulations were released for public comment on April 20, 2016 and the comments and the Department's responses can be viewed in the Assessment of Public Comment at the link above, on page 59. The permanent regulations replace the emergency regulations which have been in effect since August 17, 2015.
Monroe County Water Authority Ranked Highest in Northeast for Customer Satisfaction
May 19, 2016
J.D. Power contucted a 2016 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study and New York Section AWWA member, Monroe County Water Authority was ranked highest in the Northeast for Customer Satisfaction!


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Click to viewApparently, the Hulk can't help but get smashed at the box office, according to a recent Reuters story. Five years after Ang Lee's psychoanalytic take on the Jade Giant, Ed Norton's remake of The Incredible Hulk is set to be just as (un)successful as its predecessor, dooming the character to guest-spots in the Avengers movie.
According to the Reuters piece,
After four weekends, the Louis Leterrier-directed "The Incredible Hulk" has earned $125 million, the same as what "Hulk" had pulled in at the same time in its run. "Hulk" finished with $132 million, and its successor is unlikely to do much better... Despite the similarity of the Hulk films' theatrical runs, industryites suggest the lighter tone of the second film makes it more the vehicle to generate sequels, and some suggest the remake will prove a more lucrative DVD title than the Eric Bana-starring original. On the other hand, production costs and marketing expenses were steeper the second time around, totaling more than $200 million. The first film cost about $150 million to make.
More expensive but not more successful? Is there anything that could save Bruce Banner's franchise potential?
"Hollywood is always about perception," said David Davis, managing partner and entertainment analyst at Arpeggio Partners in Los Angeles. "The first Hulk (movie) had such high expectations after the NBC-Universal merger and was supposed to be critical-favorite Ang Lee's breakout commercial blockbuster.
"Then with the new Hulk film, Marvel was able to underplay the importance of the success after the great success of 'Iron Man' this summer," Davis said. "So the new one overdelivered, relative to its underpromise."
On that logic, expect to hear that The Incredible Hulk 2: This One's A Stinker, It Won't Even Make A Dime announced by Marvel any day now.
Latest "Hulk" may not spawn a sequel [Reuters]