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Outta Sight Funk and R&B Patterns for Drums by Andrew D. Gordon. For Drums. Saddle stitch. Funk/Drum Instruction. Intermediate/Advanced. Book & CD. 58 pages. Duration 70 minutes. Published by ADG Productions (AD.ADG115).
ISBN 1934163090. Funk/Drum Instruction.
Outta Sight Funk and R&B Patterns for Drums by Andrew D. Gordon is designed to help drummers and drum programmers learn or improve their funk drum playing technique with a wide range of different Funk riffs and grooves. The book starts off with easier examples and gradually increases in difficulty as the examples become more syncopated. This book is a companion to Outts Sight Funk & R&B Riffs for Bass.
Pages: 58
Instruments: Percussion, Drums
Genres: Funk, Urban
Jerome Brailey of Parliament - by Parliament. For Drum. Songbooks & Methods. Rock House. Funk. DVD. Hal Leonard #FR01005. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.14011936).
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 for his work with Parliament Funkadelic, Jerome Brailey is a true legend and in this program he teaches you his best kept secrets. Learn how to play Funk grooves with staccato and legato feels, Hip-Hop using straighter figures and the side stick, New Orleans Second Line influenced Funk, and more! Jerome reveals his famous ghost stroke technique and teaches you syncopated bass drum patterns, linear grooves, how to isolate the high hat, use drop-outs to create space and various textures.
Instruments: Percussion, Drums
Genres: Funk, Urban
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Instruments: Piano, Percussion, Piano and Keyboard
Genres: Pop, Urban
On this 3-hour DVD, Stanton presents a historical overview of some of the most important drum grooves in history, showing the basic elements and conceptual development of each groove. He then shows you how to learn from the past and develop your own complete vocabulary for creating new funk grooves and patterns on the drumset.Topics include:using variation and style combination to create new groovesusing rhythmic structures and clave ideas for advanced drum set vocabularyhi-hat conceptsgetting creative with backbeat groovesa look at how to develop swing and shuffle groovesand more.Intercut with the educational segments, Stanton's trio also performs new tracks from their latest CD, showing how many of the grooves discussed are applied directly to the music. Bonus features include slow-motion segments of key grooves.
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: Funk, Urban
Amazing performances, enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews are combined into this DVD featuring Aaron Spears.Aaron performs with tracks that include gospel, R&B, Motown, rock and odd-meter styles, illustrating the taste and versatility required of him on the American Idol® tour, with R&B artist Usher, and on many other gigs.For each song, Aaron explains the groove, discusses the style, and answers insightful questions from the small group of drummers in attendance. For those looking for an exploration of Aaron's legendary chops, this DVD not only provides an up-close look at Aaron's abilities, it also sheds light on the context in which these techniques are used and provides insight into the unique vocabulary that Aaron has created.Many of the grooves and fills played are transcribed in an accompanying 21-page printable PDF eBook. Aaron also sits down with drumming icon Jojo Mayer for a revealing and candid interview.Conducted both at and away from the drums, Aaron and Jojo explore conceptual and technical issues including Aaron's background, his approach to technique and to fills, his overall conceptual approach to drumming, the gospel/R&B scene, playing with authenticity, and more.Special features include slow-motion replays of many of Aaron's astounding fills, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with the Hudson team, and archival footage of Aaron's early days as a developing player. This DVD also features uncompressed PCM stereo audio for extremely high-fidelity sound!For any drummer looking to develop their versatility, groove, taste, and technique, this DVD will provide a rich educational experience. 3 hours, 7 minutes.
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: R & B, Urban
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 for his work with Parliament Funkadelic, Jerome Brailey is a true legend and in this program he teaches you his best kept secrets.Learn how to play Funk grooves with staccato and legato feels, Hip-Hop using straighter figures and the side stick, New Orleans Second Line influenced Funk, and more!Jerome reveals his famous ghost stroke technique and teaches you syncopated bass drum patterns, linear grooves, how to isolate the high hat, use drop-outs to create space and various textures.
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: Funk, Urban
John Blackwell brings his R&B/Funk/Pop drumming mastery to this enlightening educational DVD. Filmed in front of a live audience, John demonstrates the musical skills that habe made him the drummer of choice for artists such as Prince, Patti LaBelle, and Justin Timberlake. John performs his original compositions with a burning band: Gary Grainger on Bass, Mike Scott on Guitar, and Corey Bernhard on Keyboards. Interspersed among the performances, John touches on topics including grooving/playing in the pocket, foot technique, and showmanship, along with extensive commentary and demonstrations of the grooves and concepts that have influenced him. Also featured is special guest Marcus Williams, John's teacher, who leads an extensive master class segment on his amazing foot technique and soloing concepts. Also includes a PDF eBook containing transcriptions of John's grooves, as well as other educational material. Also includes Spanish and German translations.
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: Funk, Urban
The reliance upon technology in today's musical world means the demand for drummers to be comfortable working with backing tracks and programmed loops is greater than ever before. Just listening for a few moments to a commercial radio station will clearly demonstrate the vast proliferation of sampled breakbeat phrases, as well as the enormous popularity of combining loops with the 'natural' feel of a live drummer.In this unique book and double-CD set, Donny Gruendler provides a full guide to the rigours of modern, technology-driven drum techniques, offering you a special chance to master skills that will not only transform your playing, but may also open up a new world of performance possibilities for you as a working drummer. Discover how to play to a loop, and how to choose the perfect pattern to work with, rather than against, the loop. Learn how to use fills, breaks and drop outs in the styles of the great Hip Hop / Dance / Metal innovators. Master the art of playing to an instrumental loop, as well as how to play against backing track effectively - a vital requirement of the contemporary musician.Drum notation is fully explained, and the two CDs are overflowing with examples and exercises to support each and every lesson.
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: Hip Hop, Urban
Master Drummer Featuring Dennis Chambers. (A Secrets of the Pros Production). For Drumset. Artist/Personality; Percussion - Drum DVD; Technique Musicianship. Blues; Funk; Pop; Pop/Rock. DVD. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.10-MIP001).
Imagine getting to hang out in a world-class studio with a musician many would call the most talented drummer alive! Dennis Chambers has played on over 400 records and has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Santana, Dr. Dre, Steely Dan, P-Funk, Snoop Dog, Bill Evans, and Herbie Hancock, to name a few. In this DVD, you'll get an inside look at the life of a man that even Carlos Santana called a master drummer. Dennis jams with bass player Benny Rietveld, who plays with Santana and has worked with Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, Booker T. Jones, Sheila E., and others. Topics include recording, how to dissect a drum beat, working in a professional band, and more. And of course, there's lots of extra musical performances!
Instruments: Percussion, Drum Set, Drums
Genres: Blues, Funk, Rock, Pop, Jazz & Blues, Urban
Cajon Method - Fusion. (and Other Percussions). By Dany Moreno. For Percussion (Miscellaneous). Methods. RGB Arte Visual. Funk. Beginning-Intermediate. Book+DVD. Published by RGB Arte Visual (MB.8493737825).
ISBN 9788493737825. Funk. 8.25" x 11.5" inches.
Rhythm patterns covered on this Cajon Method - FUSION DVD: Funk, Hip Hop, Fusion, Bossa Nova, Shuffle, Shuffle (Be-Bop), Swing and Swing (Be-Bop). Dany Moreno proposes the cajon as an alternative and complement of the drum kit, not as a substitute but an alternative for performances in small venues where using the drums becomes a problem of room. One can also take advantage of the similar low-high sound that the cajon shares with the drum and the bass drum. The method consists in a DVD + book format structured in three parts: 1 - Cajon Technique and exercises 2 - Study of the patterns and variations of styles from Funk, Hip Hop, Fusion, Bossa Nova, Shuffle, Shuffle (Be Bop), Swing and Swing (Be-Bop) 3 - Musical themes mixing all patterns studied In each part there are multiple video and audio options, showing in detail all percussion instruments used and the choice of audio depending on the instrument you want to follow, or the combination of them all. The book includes all the exercises and explanations on the DVD contents. Audio is in: Espanol, English, Francais, German, Japanese and Italiano.
Instruments: Percussion
Genres: Funk, Urban
A Rhythmic Concept for Fusion / Funk Drums by Peter O'Mara. Arranged by Christian Lettner. For Drumset. Funk/Fusion. Collection, Performance CD, and Play-Along CD. Published by Advance Music (AV.13011).
This book/CD set features 16 challenging original tunes in Funk/Fusion style by renowned Australian guitarist Peter O'Mara. Christian Lettner adds his ideas on musical interpretation to give the aspiring drummer an insight into creative process from a professional's point of view. The tunes cover a variety of tempos and grooves and are presented using a real rhythm section: Patrick Scales, Christian Lettner and Peter O'Mara (from Klaus Doldinger's "Passport") The audio play-along tracks are presented in an order of increasing complexity. CD 1 contains complete recordings of all instruments so that you can hear each instrument working together. CD 2 omits all drum tracks so that you can playalong with the rhythm section and also create your own drum grooves. Midifiles of all compositions are also included. Also available are editions for guitar, by Peter, and bass, by Peter O'Mara and Patrick Scales. The books are fully compatible and can be used in a combo setting.
Instruments: Percussion, Drum Set, Drums
Genres: Funk, Urban
By The Red Hot Chili Peppers. For voice, guitar, bass and drum set. Hal Leonard Transcribed Scores. Funk Rock, Alternative Rock and Hard Rock. Difficulty: medium-difficult. Full score songbook. Vocal melody, lyrics, standard guitar notation, standard bass notation and drum notation. 208 pages. Published by Hal Leonard
Pages: 208
Instruments: Voice, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Drum Set, Vocal, Guitar, Drums
Genres: Funk, Hard Rock, Urban, Rock
By Jim Payne. For Drum Set. Licks and Phrases. Funk. Intermediate-Advanced. Book/CD Set. 144 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc
Pages: 144
Instruments: Percussion, Drum Set, Drums
Genres: Funk, Urban
At last, a DVD of the drummers who created the grooves on hits of the 60's like Cold Sweat, Licking Stick, Funky Drummer and Sex Machine with the godfather and founder of funk music, James Brown. Groove masters Clyde Stubblefield and John Jab'o Starks represent the true roots of soul-all the roads of funk pass by them. This historical first instructional dvd will be an essential learning tool for every funk devotee, demonstrating playing tecniques and valuable tips for creating the ultimate funk groove!
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: Soul, Urban
Featuring three best-selling videos on one DVD:Street BeatsRagtime And Beyond: Evolution Of A StyleFrom R And B To FunkIncludes performances by Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, Earl Palmer and Herman Ernest. Special features are printable charts, additional products, DVD-ROM features, and performance only.
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
Genres: Funk, Urban
Californication. (Transcribed Scores). By The Red Hot Chili Peppers. For guitar, voice, bass guitar and drum set. Hal Leonard Transcribed Scores. Funk Rock, Alternative Rock and Hard Rock. Difficulty: medium. Complete score songbook. Guitar tablature, standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, bass tablature, drum notation, guitar notation legend and bass notation legend. 184 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672456).
ISBN 0634010395. With guitar tablature, standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, bass tablature, drum notation, guitar notation legend and bass notation legend. Funk Rock, Alternative Rock and Hard Rock. 8.5x11 inches.
This exceptional 184-page songbook features transcriptions in notes and tab of all the parts for all the songs - John Frusciante's guitar licks, Flea's bass lines, Chad Smith's drum work and Anthony Kiedis' vocals - from the Peppers' huge hit album.
About Hal Leonard Transcribed Scores
Transcribed Scores are vocal and instrumental arrangements of music from some of the greatest groups in music. These excellent publications feature transcribed parts for lead vocals, backup vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums, and all of the various instruments used in each specific recording session. All songs are arranged exactly the way the artists recorded them.
Pages: 184
Instruments: Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Drum Set, Vocal, Guitar, Drums
Genres: Funk, Hard Rock, Urban, Rock
By The Red Hot Chili Peppers. For guitar, voice, bass guitar and drum set. Hal Leonard Transcribed Scores. Funk Rock, Alternative Rock and Hard Rock. Difficulty: medium. Complete score songbook. Guitar tablature, standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, bass tablature, drum notation, guitar notation legend and bass notation legend. 208 pages. Published by Hal Leonard
Pages: 208
Instruments: Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Drum Set, Vocal, Guitar, Drums
Genres: Funk, Hard Rock, Urban, Rock
Complete Funk Drumming Book Book/CD Set by Jim Payne. For Drum Set. Methods. Complete. Funk. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95164BCD).
ISBN 9780786628445. Funk. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This is the most complete presentation of today's popular funk drumming style available. This book takes you from the very roots of rock and rhythm`n'blues drumming to the highly complex, multidirectional funk styles of today. He also details certain subtleties heretofore only a seasoned veteran would understand. While most drum instruction book concentrate on developing technique, reading ability, or independent coordination, this unique book accurately documents what is hip in rock`n'roll drumming today. The contents are geared to prepare the student for survival in a live playing situation. The book is a valid representation of what people want to hear from a drummer in a working situation - live or in the studio. It contains exercises drawn from many different influences covering coordination, rhythms, patterns, and phrasing.
Pages: 88
Instruments: Percussion, Drum Set, Drums
Genres: Funk, Urban
The Commandments of R&B Drumming (A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop). By Zoro. Edited by transcr. Brian Mason. For drum set. Artist/Personality; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum Set Method or Collection. R&B and Instructional. Instructional book and accompaniment CD. 160 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.0110B).
ISBN 0769216919. R&B and Instructional. 9x12 inches.
A fantastic historical and in-depth study of R&B drumming from soul to funk to hip-hop. Practical grooves from each era of R&B are studied and developed through specifically designed exercises. Topics include practice tips, developing the funky bass drum and hi-hat, creating and playing with loops, and what are considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era). This book not only pays homage to the R&B drummers of the past, but gives the reader a fortune of invaluable information both in history and playing.
Pages: 160
Instruments: Percussion, Drum Set, Drums
Genres: R & B, Urban
Funky Beat Play Along 2 Cds Included by David Garibaldi. For drum set. Artist/Personality; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum Set Method or Collection; Play-Along. Manhattan Music Publications. Funk, Soloing, Rhythm and Play Along. Instructional book and examples/accompaniment CD. Instructional text, drum notation and black & white photos. 62 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.MMBK0066CD).
ISBN 1576235130. With instructional text, drum notation and black & white photos. Funk, Soloing, Rhythm and Play Along. 9x12 inches.
In THE FUNKY BEAT, David focuses on combining funk and jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms to extend his own innovative style. By dissecting his grooves and musical choices for each song on the CD, David demonstrates how to develop musical skills and how to create a signature sound. This book/audio package includes eight charts and two CDs mixed with and without drums for play-along usage. As a bonus, David transcribes and explains eleven of his legendary Tower of Power grooves.
Pages: 62
Instruments: Percussion, Drum Set, Drums
Genres: Funk, Urban


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By VictorRinaldi 5 years agoThis was posted in the INS game profile, but I'm making it a thread, and adding the changelogs.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm very proud to present, Insurgency mod ver. 2.1 RC!
Get the full thread here
Currently, the only downloads are via torrent.
Get client files here: http://www.gameupdates.org/details.php?id=2693
EDIT: Rapidshare hotlink for those who do not have torrent clients: link
It should be noted that you need the updated Source SDK (otherwise known as the orange box SDK) so I recommend you install that in your tools section before you play. Thanks for your patience and occasional asshattery :D
Change log 2.1RC
Key Features
* Includes all the patches and hotfixes from 2.0 onwards (2.0b, 2.0d, 2.0e).
* Improved server stability.
* Improved client stability.
* Immersive game experience with new suppresion and concussion and damage effects.
* Four new maps:
- ins_abdallah (pre-beta)
- ins_buhriz (beta)
- ins_haditha night
- ins_samawah day.
* Improved weapon system, new weapon sway system.
* Head sway while walking has been improved.
* Modular weapon accuracy modifier has been implemented.
* Redesigned spawn protection system implemented on all maps.
* Implemented slow crawling during reload.
* Improved movement system:
- Reload while sprinting.
- Strafe while sprinting.
- Walking, leaning and aiming (at the same time) is now possible.
* When prone and using ironsights, you will now be able to crawl slightly without popping out of ironsights. If you move too fast or too much, you will pop out of ironsights, then pop back in automatically once you've stopped crawling.
* Removed knives and bayonets from the game.
* "mp_fadetoblack" cvar has been implemented for league play.
* "wait" cvar has been implemented for league play.
* New cvar ins_squadshuffle lets server admins manage the randomize weapons option on round restart (default: off)
Other Fixes & Changes
* Sniper rifle aiming has been fixed.
* Improvements and fixes to all maps, including performance optimizations and fixes for several reported exploits.
* Improved animation code. Smoother head sway while moving.
* Many new weapon sounds.
* New and improved soundscapes in several maps.
* Bullet ricochet effect has been removed.
* Improved HUD: less intrusive, compass removed. Only the "new" objective indicator system is present, and it can be toggled on/off and flashed on screen.
* Some iron sights have been adjusted (taken further away from the player).
* Some frequent DX9-related crashes have been fixed.
* Reduced ladder climbing speed.
* Improved Al-Kadesiah scope / animations ("black scope bug" fixed).
* Al-Kadesiah 3D-scope allows now a bit of lateral vision (doesn't cover the entire screen).
* Players will now be able to use and reload an M203 properly when picking up an M16/M203 from the ground.
* Fixed RPG requiring two right clicks to unshoulder after firing.
* Fixed scoped view while leaning for the sniper rifles.
* Fixed commander objectives having wrong colours.
* Prevented several objects that provide cover from disappearing depending on the players view distance.
* Fixed long distance texture problems while in scoped view.
* Improved weapon data values. Some values may vary between the release candidate and the Beta 2.1 Release version.
* Fixed animation latency issue for systems with lower performance.
* Improved overhead maps.
* Changed teammate colors in overhead map.
* Changed player icons in overhead map.</div>
In short, I'm asking people to seed the torrent, its fairly epic w/ DL speeds at the moment, but we would like to keep it that way for as long as possible, also, post your thoughts on the game, and what you hope 2.1 brings to the mod.

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Salt Lake City's hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympics was a pretty remarkable moment. Does it rank as your top Olympic moment ever?
Salt Lake City's hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympics was a pretty remarkable moment. Does it rank as your top Olympic moment ever?
The Pac-12 likes to call itself the Conference of Champions. With Arizona's win in the CWS last night, they've certainly proved it. But now it's time Utah brings something to the table.
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Note: The following is not a case FOR Pac-10 expansion, rather a case FOR Utah if the Pac-10 were to ever expand. The pluses and minuses can be debated on whether the Pac-10 should expand, but the...
Dear Santa,I've been extra good this year! I swear, just ask my parole officer. It's been a tough year for us Ute fans. Our football team barely scraped by and our basketball team is playing itself...


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Jennifer Garner Takes The Whole Gang On An Errand Run
Mar 29, 2013 01:45 PM
The only one missing is daddy Ben Affleck!
Jennifer Garner stopped by the Brentwood Country Mart yesterday with children Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, and the mom-of-three seemed to have no problem juggling her kiddos!
Her daughters held hands as they strolled to their car, and even though her baby boy is walking now, Jen G decided to give him a lift and carry him in her arms.
The actress looked adorable in jeans, a plaid shirt, and Oxfords, and clearly keeping up with her brood is also keeping her in great shape!
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First the bugs that I've noticed:
1. Apparently I'm (and I'm guessing all users) are not authorized to view what scott's listening to
2. The online status indicator (and as I notice there's not a space on the link between online and status) has an error of
Fatal error: Call to undefined function message_access() in /var/www/modules/onlinestatus/onlinestatus.module on line 161
Suggestions: So far the only thing I've thought of is with the crack hits maybe limit it to one instead of letting the user choose how many to give. Not much fun if someone can just give 50k to someone
Im gonna fix the probs and look at the crack hits.
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Figure 6.23 shows that the introduction of renewable technologies under the Energy [R]evolution Scenario slightly increases the costs of electricity generation compared to the Reference Scenario. This difference will be less than 0.4 cents/kWh up to 2020. Because of the lower CO2 intensity of electricity generation, by 2020 electricity generation costs will become economically favourable under the Energy [R]evolution Scenario, and by 2050 generation costs will be more than 5 cents/kWh below those in the Reference Scenario.
Under the Reference Scenario, on the other hand, unchecked growth in demand, the increase in fossil fuel prices and the cost of CO2 emissions result in total electricity supply costs rising from today's $420 billion per year to more than $1,350 bn in 2050. Figure 6.24 shows that the Energy [R]evolution Scenario not only complies with OECD North America CO2 reduction targets but also helps to stabilise energy costs and relieve the economic pressure on society. Increasing energy efficiency and shifting energy supply to renewables leads to long term costs for electricity supply that are one third lower than in the Reference Scenario.


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There may, however, be situations where no modification, or very limited modification, is possible. It is difficult to "make up" events such as frequent guest speakers, science labs, group presentations, etc. There may be times when no "penalty" might be applied, yet due to the absence no participation points can be earned. Faculty should review their policy in regards to how they treat other "approved" absences (such as class field trips, athletic participation, theater or music performances, etc). Students should carefully examine attendance and tardy policies on each syllabus and then discuss their specific needs with the DSS office. DSS staff may contact faculty regarding this request to examine the essential functions of the class before making a determination.
In the event that attendance modification is recommended, students have the obligation to contact faculty regarding each absence – before the absence if possible, or as soon as possible afterward. The type of contact can be specified by the faculty (phone message, email, etc.) The student is responsible for contacting faculty regarding any missed assignments, and must turn in such work within agreed-upon deadlines.
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There just aren't any easy nights for the Hastings boys basketball team. The Raiders, playing with a small and inexperienced varsity roster, have taken some lumps so far this season. That said, coach Chad Feikema continues to be encouraged by what he is seeing from his team.By: Chad Richardson, The Hastings Star-Gazette
There just aren't any easy nights for the Hastings boys basketball team. The Raiders, playing with a small and inexperienced varsity roster, have taken some lumps so far this season. That said, coach Chad Feikema continues to be encouraged by what he is seeing from his team.
"We know that sometimes, the wins might be tougher to come by," he said. "At the same time, we really feel like we are making some progress. As we get into the second round of the conference, we're going to be dangerous. Our guys are making progress and learning fast."
Hastings has an overall record of 2-10 on the season. The team is 1-7 in Suburban East Conference play. Roseville leads the league with a 7-1 record, and East Ridge and Woodbury are each 6-2.
Two of those losses came this week. On Tuesday, Hastings lost to Cretin-Derham Hall, 80-56. Cretin had four players in double figures. Hastings was led in scoring by Craig Nielsen, who had 18. Sam Skoyen had 10, Zach Wiese had eight, Alex Wiese had four, Chris Webb had six, Ross Dylla had two, Joe Dittrich had six and Bryce Garvey had two.
On Friday Hastings lost to Forest Lake, 63-54.
Hastings trailed by 10 early in the game, but then the team went on a big run to close out the first half, outscoring the Rangers 15-1 to take a 35-30 lead into halftime.
The Rangers played a 1-3-1 zone, which Hastings figured out in the first half.
"The guys got into a rhythm against it late in the first half, and we were able to make a run," Feikema said.
In the second half, though, it was a different story.
"When we came out in the second half, we were a little less aggressive attacking the gaps," Feikema said. "We didn't do as good of a job of moving without the ball. We didn't cut as well, and we didn't find the gaps as well. When we did attack it well in the second half, we didn't shoot as well as we did in the first half."
In the second half, Forest Lake outscored Hastings 33-19 to pull away and win.
The game was tied 45-45 with about six minutes to play, and from that point on it was all Forest Lake. They scored six points on back-to-back three pointers, and pulled away.
"This is the kind of game where, as we gain experience, we are going to win," Feikema said. "We will get better during those close-game situations."
Dittrich led Hastings in scoring with 13 points.
"Joe played really well, especially in the first half," Feikema said. "He really attacked things from the guard position. He had a really nice ballgame."
Alex Wiese had nine points.
"He really stepped up for us, again," Feikema said. "He's put together a couple good games for us here. He gave us some energy out there."
Sam Skoyen, the team's leading scorer this year, had 12 points.
Also scoring were: Webb, three; Dylla, five; Pottinger, four; Garvey, two; Nielsen, six.
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Stupid ass RiRi's stupid ass relationship with stupid ass Chris Brown is nobody's business, which is why she's talking about it to Rolling Stone. Here's a stupid ass taste of her stupid ass comments: ""He doesn't have the luxury of fucking up again." - ICYDK
Katie Holmes is going to go to get her law degree and sue Scientology for millions of Thetans for stealing her soul - Lainey Gossip
Tamara Ecclestone bought everybody in the club a bottle of Cristal and I'm guessing that now there's a bunch of bottles of Cristal on eBay.co.uk - Hollywood Tuna
I already hated Dr. Phil, but now I really hate Dr. Phil for not asking Ronaiah Tuiasosopo to do his lady voice - Towleroad
Laura Ingalls Wilder will soon be Laura Ingalls Wilder Weston - Celebitchy
Alec Baldwin and his wife will soon be parents to an adorable, rude, thoughtless little piglet - The Superficial
Kanye West is not impressed by Dita Von Teese's pasties, because diamonds have been falling out of his nipple slits for years - Drunken Stepfather
I'll wait here while you Photoshop your picture over that picture of Tony Danza - The Berry
Teresa Palmer's dress looks like it's made of dead spiders - Popoholic
I wasn't aware that Megan Fox ever started acting to begin with - IDLYITW
Lucy Liu gets cream pied on Jimmy Fallon - Just Jared
Hero of the Day: The Queen of Lincoln Road - OMG Blog
There is a God and he's showing himself by kicking Willow Smith out of the remake of Annie - Jezebel
Miley Cyrus does the Downward LOOKATME on the beach - Popsugar
For about two seconds, I really thought this was Queen Latifah's girlfriend from Set It Off - Crunk + Disorderly
How long before England declares war on us again for exposing them to Twit & Twat - Moe Jackson
That's a funny looking Frapp with extra whip - Celebslam
Why is Miley Cyrus wearing the placemat my abuelita bought in Rosarito Beach as a top? - Cityrag
Now that Neil Patrick Harris is almost done with How I Met Your Mother, he can focus all of his energy on a Doogie Howser reboot - SOW
Wonky McValtrex's piece looks about 12 years old and she probably has herp sores that are older than him - I'm Not Obsessed
Haha what a foolish bitch Rih Rih is. What about the recent violent behavior like punching Frank Ocean. I guess it doesn't count cause he wasn't pounding out her face. Hell he's the epitome of calm,cool,collected now right? Lmao
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Submitted by Pamela on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 6:51pm
damn girl, you tell it like it is!!!
Submitted by Husbands_and_Wives on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:33am.
If people stopped being appalled at Riri and Chris's relationship she would instantly get bored and dump his ass. She lives for drama.
Exactly. Everybody has known a bitch like that in their lifetime.
If people stopped being appalled at Riri and Chris's relationship she would instantly get bored and dump his ass. She lives for drama.
Katie always looks low on iron.
Megan used to have one of the most gorgeous faces I have ever seen and she ruined it with unnecessary plastic surgery. Whoever talked her into it is cruel.
Tamara is a prime target for a golddigger who is going to take her for every cent.
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My heart sounds just for you my dear...
UM, MK I have seen the previews and Dr Phil DOES ask him to do the voice
Sucky 12/19
Melissa Gilbert- You had Rob Lowe, Bruce B & God knows who else in your bed. Now you are going to marry Poindexter from Revenge of the Nerds? Talk about downgrade, Girl you are scraping the bottom of the barrel. I'd rather be a crazy cat lady. That guy creeps me out.
Good luck with that.
WTH happened to Wonky? I almost did'nt recognize her. She is totally irrelevant now. LOL. Kim K this is your future.
Megan Fox--WTH leave your face alone! I liked her in Jennifer's body too. She may not be Streep but there are alot of folks in HW who can't act. Look at Portman, she has an oscar for f*ck sake. I thought Mila was better in that ballet movie.
No RIRI, you don't have the luxury of CB fucking up again, cause the next time he might kill your stupid ass.
I've written a letter to MK...saying...I...love...youuuuuu.
Rolling Stone is not fit to even use as toilet paper.
What an irrelevant rag.
Rolling Stone: staying current with a fresh look at Billy Joel's career. That's because most RS subscribers were in high school when Joel was big.
Submitted by SANS FARDS on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:18pm. "Megan Fox is ruining her once-stunning face. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
Yeah, this is the first picture of her I've ever seen where I've gone: "Whoah..." Everything's good but those LIPS! Hopefully, they'll subside.
But "As for her quitting acting, who cares...she was never in anything substantial, anyway." With complete respect, I have to disagree a little bit with you. Just yesterday afternoon I was watching Jennifer's Body on FX (for like the 20th time)and although the movie can't find the proper tone (horror? comedy? both? neither?) she is fucking TERRIFIC in it! The best description of J's B is that it's a story about toxic female friendships and it rings true (even for a gay male)because we all know people like that. Just my two cents worth.
Submitted by bitchSpray on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:52pm. "and as for megan fox, well, i think acting actually quit HER a long time ago (after certain comments she'd been making, ifyouknowwhatimean)"
Yes, I know what you mean, bitchspray. Women should always be grateful for any opportunities and never speak up when people in positions of power(read:men)treat them like shit, or disposable cum-dumpsters. And yet she was the only person who got good reviews in the recent "This Is Forty" flop.
Ach, sorry for the rant, but I like her (she's one of the few modern actresses whom I'll actually watch in a film just because she's in it)and she seems genuinely sweet.
rolling stone must be having a laugh by putting her on the cover along with two stories about violence.
did paris rent that kid from the justin bieber look-alike store?
Here's another choice quote from RiRi:
"He doesn't have the luxury of fucking up again," she says. "That's just not an option."
She has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy in effect on Fist Brown's ass. One screw up and he is OUT....she means business! Or more likely, she'll take him back again...and again....and again.
A Lannister always pays his debts.
Rihanna bugs me. She's like a sexbot that was made by aliens, but they got a few of the details wrong.
Things that freak me out:
Her completely undefined legs. Does she have any MUSCLES?
Her child-voice
Her dead soulless eyes
Her complete lack of visible emotion when singing. I saw her video for "Where Have You Been" and she sings all these lyrics about sex, writhing around, with NO EXPRESSION. She's like the KStew of music.
"He doesn't have the luxury of fucking up again." - Yeah, cuz THAT is how abusive relationships work.
HALLELUJAH on the Annie news! We don't need that screeching Muppet Willow! Bring on the li'l girl who is cute AND has talent!
Miley Cyrus is becoming tiresome. When she runs off with a married man, she'll have reached Leann Rimes patheticness.
I'm here to kick ass and drink tea. And I'm all out of tea.
Submitted by johnnysgirl on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 8:54pm.
Rihanna: "We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don't want to lose that."
Yeah, he values her so much he's still fucking his side-piece at every viable opportunity. Somebody tell this cunt "he's just not that into you".
SANS & Rande -- Alec's new gold-digging 'ho really timed the new baby well, didn't she? I wonder if she was a virgin when they married? LMFAO! God, I kill myself sometimes!!!
"I'm from Chicago, bitch!"
"Two eyes, two eyebrows."
I'm certain she has slept with all the right people to get all these top hits. I feel like at this point, no one really takes Rihanna seriously as an artist. Surely she must know that, and to maintain her relevancy she will continue to talk about Chris Brown because she believes it makes her more relatable.
Let's face it...nobody wants to see twit without twat.
If anyone is going to pee on him it's going to be me.- Nicole Kidman
I'd be more likely to believe RiRi if the Difficult Brown hadn't had a fistfight over a parking lot a few days ago.
Go Little Q!
Miley Cyrus is so ugly.
I hate Dr. Phil's wife (almost) as much as I hate Dr. Phil, but at least she walks him away from us at the end of every show.
Rihanna: ". But it's different now. We don't have those types of arguments anymore. We talk about shit. We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don't want to lose that."
Chris Brown: "Uhhh-huhhh, fah RILL y'ah, nowm SAYN. 'S'like FUH RILL. I be like YEEE-Uhhh! Ungh"
I can see why someone like Wonky would fuck with her face--she was ok to start with but not beautiful. But how anyone with the gorgeous, natural looks of Megan Fox would go and fuck it all up is just insane. She's unwell.
I hate to say it but the same goes for Kim Kunty, to a lesser extent. She was a natural beauty.
There have been about a thousand blind items lately about Wonky wanting a baby + another reality show. I wouldn't doubt she is trolling for model baby daddys...the good looks aren't going to come from the Hilton side.
Oh dear. Whacked Britney is back to the SB in barefeet with no bra! Hopefully it just stays at that and not exposing her asshole to strange dudes in gas station washrooms.
Submitted by SANS FARDS on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:18pm.
Annie is obnoxious enough as it is. Putting one of the Smith spawn in it would render it completely unwatchable.
Oh, ITA! And what is up with those Smith chirrhun anyhow? How come they never seem to be in school?
Rihanna is so pretty. On the outside. People make a big deal about the whole Chris thing, but based on the things I've learned about her, she's not the greatest person either. They deserve each other.
"Somewhere, Jennifer Love Hewitt is vagazzling the words "FUCK MY LIFE" onto her crotch while deep throating a Pillsbury cookie dough roll".--MK
Wonky looks positively doughy. I think she's pregnant and what on earth is her little guy wearing?
That banner picture of Megan Fox on that site is one of the worst things I've ever seen. How did a pap manage to sell that shit?
I do not advocate violence against anyone in any form, but if you stay with a known abuser, you get no sympathy and a ton of shade from me.
When she gets her clocked cleaned again, I will not give one fuck for this dumb whore.
Submitted by Hotmami on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 7:30pm.
You're not the only one. That sucks they would discharge him for smoking while others who've done worse are allowed to stay in.
And I thought Megan had lasered that tattoo off her arm. Now it's all veiny-looking, might as well have left it as is.
"CAUTION: Delusion ahead." MK
Wonky's boyfriend River, needs to report back to middle school in Iceland. What is it about Iceland and .... lets just call it loose sexual mores?
Any Icelanders in the house care to elaborate?
My vision of world peace: a chicken in every pot, and pot for all us chickens...and weasels.
Go away Ronawhatever your name is!!
Wonky McValtrex's mother is dating that model piece River Vilperi? bwahahahahaha
*Ignores everything Riri-Fist*
"CAUTION: Delusion ahead." MK
What Parkerj said.
Oh, RiRi. Such a waste of a beautiful face. One day he's going to scar her for life.
Re: rape and the military...the shit that people cover up and get away with is amazing. My Bf is being chaptered out of the Army for smoking weed, but all the high ranking NCOs and officers can commit all kinds of sexual assaults and it gets swept under the rug. Sorry, don't mean to be all negative shit...it just makes me angry.
There might have been a time when I would let you slip away
I wouldn't even try
But I think you could save my life
the NRA is a disgrace
RiRi makes me sad.
"Bye, Whore" -MK
Riri is a pretty girl with no self esteem. She needs a friend or Meemaw substitute in her life who will say, "Ho have several seats and stop being so hot in the pants."
We're going to give you a fair trial- followed by a first class hanging."- Silverado
And a huge FUCK YOU to Rolling Stone for giving their bullshit even more attention.
Submitted by oh dave on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:34pm.
It's because there are two things that pretty much universally define beauty: Symmetry and Golden Ratio Proportions
If you cover up one eye or half the face viewers don't see the asymmetries in the face, and what our brain imagines the other half to look like is probably more symmetrical than the actual subject so the subject is perceived as more attractive. Similarly beauty marks function as such because they are such an obvious but minor flaw they distract the eye from other asymmetries in the face and perceive the person to be better looking.
I can't wait until the Kardashians go the way of Wonky.
"Brows should not look like a condiment!" -MK
first of all, rhiahna (or whatever's that spelt): she sounds so delusional, so full of shit, i... don't know...
and as for megan fox, well, i think acting actually quit HER a long time ago (after certain comments she'd been making, ifyouknowwhatimean)
OMG I love that Paris has untoned middle aged woman arms now hahaha. She's really becoming skinny fat (thin, with no tone, usually the product of over dieting and inactivity)
Just what the world needs, another Annie remake.
Paris looks sp much like Kathy, it is frightening.
Don't you never, ever, pull my lever
Cause I explode
And my nine is easy to load
If it is nobody's business, then STFU!!!!!
Don't you never, ever, pull my lever
Cause I explode
And my nine is easy to load
Chris Brown is a beyond amazing dancer. If he would stop hitting people and grow the fuck up, he could have a long lived career. He makes money for the music world, so at this point he is accepted for his behavior. The problem is he is still learning discipline and respect for others. Maybe he will never learn this.
Rihanna, please just keep it to yourself. We don't care at this point.
Keep circling the bowl Wonkey.
"Let them all boil in their own hotdog juice." Deb 7/2012
Too bad she's cut her hair short again. The long hair would've come in handy to flip over a black eye, like she's doing in this pic.
Submitted by SANS FARDS on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:18pm.
Something tells me Alec and his latest golddigger piece are going to have a very nasty, messy divorce in a few year's time.
Sooner if her bod doesn't bounce back from childbirth. :) Or Alec will let himself go, once he's a tired dad again and 30 Rock is off the air.
"When you add up the pieces from the outside, it's not the cutest puzzle in the world," says RiRi. Right, okay. Because nothing says true love like beating the shit out of your girlfriend, getting a tattoo of a battered woman on your neck, then talking about how you're going to fart on a woman who's heckling you on Twitter (Jenny Johnson). And then call her a "bushpig." well whatever Rihanna, do what you want, nobody cares at this point.
Megan Fox is ruining her once-stunning face. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! As for her quitting acting, who cares...she was never in anything substantial, anyway. Shoulda just stuck to modeling.
Something tells me Alec and his latest golddigger piece are going to have a very nasty, messy divorce in a few year's time.
Annie is obnoxious enough as it is. Putting one of the Smith spawn in it would render it completely unwatchable.
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PIERCE COUNTY: 2/19/2013 Information Services Committee Meeting Agenda
INFORMATION SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., Lower Level Conference Room located in the Pierce County Office Building, 412 W. Kinne St., Ellsworth, WI. AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order; 2. Establish Quorum and Adopt Agenda; 3. Public Comment: The Information Services Committee will receive public comments at this time on any issue not on the regular agenda. Discussion by committee members may take place, but no action will be taken on any item raised.;
4. Approve Minutes from November 6, 2012 Meeting; 5. Review Departmental Budget; 6. Discuss and Take Action on Number of Public Stations in Register of Deeds Office; 7. Discuss and Take Action on Consolidating Sheriff's Department Data; 8. Discuss and Take Action on Switch Refresh Project; 9. Discuss and Take Action on County Dictation System; 10. Review Draft of the 2012 IS Department Annual Report; 11. Committee will convene into closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) Wisconsin Statutes, for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility: Director of Information Services annual performance evaluation; 12. Committee will return to open session. Discuss and take action as necessary on closed session items; 13. Director's Report:
a) Cell Phone Refresh, b) NAS Storage Change, c) Move to ATT for ISP and internet circuit, d) Update on 2013 Projects; 14. Future agenda items; 15. Next meeting date; 16. Adjourn.
Questions regarding this agenda may be made to Janet Huppert at 715-273- 1122. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations for attendance at the meeting. For additional information or to make a request, contact the Administrative Coordinator at 715-273-6851. A quorum of County Board supervisors may be present.
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Awards & Recognition
The calendar year 2011-2012 marked the 8th opportunity to use the Standards Program as a basis for the Greek Life Department Awards. The students who authored the Standards Program offered their community the following challenge:
Have Integrity, Be Accountable, Seek Distinction.
This year, we recognized 21 chapters who achieved excellence and distinction in one or more of the Greek community's ten shared principles. Awards were determined by reviewing materials submitted in the chapter Standards Program binders. Any chapter who met or exceeded the standard for the ten shared principles was eligible for an award.
A panel of four reviewed the binders and narrowed the eligible chapters to the top five to eight per shared principle, and presented awards to the top one to four chapters per principle. Both quantity and quality of programming was taken into consideration. Awards were given for outstanding performance in each of the ten shared principles, and to one fraternity and one sorority for overall excellence. Councils also recognized top-performing chapters based on various qualifications.
Standards of Excellence Awards
Fraternity and Sorority of the Year 2012
- Fraternity - Epsilon Chi Nu
- Sorority - Delta Zeta
Past Fraternity and Sorority of the Year Winners
- Fraternity
- 2011 - Phi Sigma Nu
- 2010 - Sigma Phi Epsilon
- 2009 - Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- 2008 - Delta Upsilon
- 2007 - Alpha Tau Omega
- 2006 - FarmHouse
- Sorority
- 2011 - Alpha Delta Pi
- 2010 - Zeta Tau Alpha
- 2009 and 2010 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- 2009 - Delta Zeta
- 2008 - Delta Gamma
- 2007 - Delta Zeta
- 2006 - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- 2005 - Lambda Pi Chi
View a copy of the awards presentation (pdf)
Outstanding Alumni/Graduate Chapter Relations
Outstanding Campus Leadership and Involvement
Outstanding Council Involvement
Outstanding Educational Programming
Outstanding Financial Management
Outstanding Leadership Training
Outstanding Membership Development
Outstanding Risk Management
Outstanding Scholarship/Academics
Most Improved
Council-Based Awards
Multicultural Greek Council Chapter of the Year
- Awarded to Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
Interfraternity Council Caldwell Cup
- Awarded to Phi Delta Theta
- Caldwell Chapters: Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Upsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon
National Pan-Hellenic Council Thorpe Award
- Awarded to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Panhellenic Association Sopher Cup
- Awarded to Delta Zeta
- Sopher Chapters : Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Zeta Tau Alpha


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FAIREST OF THEM ALLfrom Eyewitness News Online CUP Presents A Musical Version Of "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" Reported by: Kennie Bass Videographer: Kenney Barnette Web Producer: Kennie Bass Reported: Feb. 28, 2013 7:14 PM EST Updated: Feb. 28, 2013 7:25 PM EST
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The Curtain Up Players version of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" takes a favorite fairy tale created by the Brothers Grimm and updates it with a musical adaptation. "Ever since I was little my parents told me that I looked like Snow White," Maggie Donahoe, who plays Snow White said. "And I just thought that it would be a nice experience and a lot of fun, which it has been." The story remains basically the same. Snow White is in danger. She escapes the evil queen and the palace by running into the forest. There she meets 7 new friends. However, instead of Grumpy, Sneezy, Dopey and all the rest we are introduced to Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy, Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore and Slowpoke. "Maggie was interested in being Snow White," Maggie's mother Lara Donahoe, who plays the Evil Queen said. So, once she decided to audition for Snow White my husband and I both wanted to audition for the show and we ended up all three getting cast. So, she's the big reason that we wanted to do it." The dwarfs protect Snow White from the queen and her evil minions and work together to ensure the princess enjoys a life that includes a lot of "happily ever afters". "I hope that they get to see that good overcomes evil," Lara Donohoe said. "And I also hope that they get to see what normal, everyday people can accomplish on a stage when they work together." Joining the traditional cast of characters is a palace cat and a magical fox. This version of "Snow White" is rated "G" and is appropriate for all audiences. "Well, we just felt like it would be a great family show," Cody Vinson, the co-director said. "People could bring their kids and it would be a great, wholesome show for everyone." Curtain Up Players presents "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" Jeslyn Performing Arts Center 1030 4th Avenue, Huntington, W.Va. March 1, 2, 7, and 8 at 8:00 p.m. March 3 and 10 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.curtainsupplayers.org $15 Adults $12 Students $10 Groups All seats are reserved. STARRING Maggie Donahoe as Snow White Lara Donahoe as the Evil Queen Bradley Leonard as the Prince Jon Lamp as the Huntsman Alayna Paige Berry as the Enchanted Vixen Robyn Welch as the Crone/Esmeralda Chris Sunderland as the Magic Mirror Featuring Schoch Donahoe, Greg Kiser, Justin Murphy, Rick Payne, Crystal Clagg, Laura Clagg, and Maddie Johnson as The Seven Dwarves. Directors: Katie Cook and Cody Vinson Producer: Shayne Gue Musical Director: Michael Rose Choreographer: Chris Sunderland Technical Director: April Frye Company Artistic Director: Holly Maynard MORE NEWS FROM EYEWITNESS NEWS
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On this episode of The Young and the Restless, Lauren wears a teal dress and a branch necklace. Angus T. Jones telling viewers not to watch Two and a Half Men is like Lauren telling Genoa City residents not to shop at Fenmore's. In other words, why on earth would somebody sabotage his or her own career? Perhaps in Jones' case, it was having a Mr. Charlie Sheen as a mentor for all those years on set. You just know the crazy man was encouraging the youngster to drink up some of that tiger blood and all. As for Lauren, luckily she doesn't have any self-sabotage in her or any "Anger Management" issues to boot. You know what Sheen would say to that? (Get ready to cringe.) Winning.
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On this episode of The Young and the Restless, Sharon wears a striped pencil skirt. Yes, it appears to be fate when she wears this skirt while dating a man with a "take no prisoners" outlook on life. Given her wardrobe choice, one can't help but recall Victor's game of "Plead the Fifth" at Sharon's trial that would make even Andy Cohen cringe. While her dating decisions as of late leave much to be desired, guess we'll have to Watch What Happens Live to see the outcome. That being said, Mazel to Ms. Newman for her fabulous summer skirt.
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I've heard that the E1820 has an external antenna connector - can anyone confirm this ?
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The Northern Marianas College announced yesterday that in its effort to accommodate more enrollees, it has decided to extend the registration period to another week.
Enrollment for Fall 2012 semester was supposed to end last Aug. 19. It is now extended until Aug. 24 at 4pm.
Throughout the extended registration period, only students who have completed admission requirements and have taken the English and math placement tests will be eligible to register.
Records as of yesterday show that the institution recorded a total of 1,191 full-time equivalent students during the first week of registration. Compared to the record obtained from NMC president Sharon Y. Hart last Friday, the figure shows an increase from 1,155 FTE recorded as of Thursday.
Last Friday, Dr. Hart provided a report to the board indicating that NMC recorded a total of 976 FTEs in the first four days of the weeklong registration for Fall 2011 semester compared to 1,155 recorded for Fall 2012 enrollees in the first four days of the registration period-or about 19 percent hike.
Hart, at the same time, told the Board of Regents Friday that the college, based on initial records, is anticipating a huge spike in enrollment. She said when this happens, this calls for re-assessment of its finances and re-structuring of some classes to accommodate increasing enrollees.
According to NMC dean of student services Leo Pangelinan, there are many factors that have encouraged many students to enroll at NMC. He said the college recruitment team has stepped up its efforts to encourage high school students to consider NMC to further their education.
"We have also engaged many students through various activities through the College Access Challenge Grant Program, including the Start Smart Seminars held last year on Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. We've also had multiple information sessions where NMC asked current students to share their experiences with the community. We also hosted the highly successful Cash for College Seminar, which was aimed at helping students find financial assistance to pay for their college expenses," said Pangelinan, in a statement, adding that more than 400 students attended the last Cash for College event.
The CNMI Scholarship Office has also implemented new regulations requiring new scholarship applicants to attend NMC for their first two years of college in order to receive financial assistance. The college also now offers the TEACH Grant, which provides scholarship funds to students pursuing a teaching career.
According to Hart, NMC is also refocusing its recruitment efforts on adult students who have delayed enrollment for one reason or another. NMC has recently established a Climb Higher program that is aimed at recruiting adult students and providing them with the resources they need to earn a degree.
"While it is important that we look at the number of students served under our credit programs, it is equally important that we look at the numbers served in our non-credit programs like the Community Development Institute and the Adult Basic Education Program. In the last few years, the college served thousands of individuals in these non-credit programs," added the president.
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THE NEXT 50 years
IN CELEBRATING 50 years of Independence, Jamaicans and our manufacturers have much to be proud of.
Manufacturing has proven to be deeply resilient, with iconic companies such as P.A. Benjamin, GraceKennedy, Jamaica Broilers, and Berger Paints being joined by newer powerhouses such as WISYNCO, Tradewinds Ltd, Caribbean Producers Jamaica, and numerous others.
We have benefited from the development of world brands such as Red Stripe, Appleton, Walker's Wood, and Pickapeppa, and we are also producers of premium products such as Blue Mountain Coffee. Today, the manufacturing sector continues to make its mark at home and abroad.
The manufacturing sector has certainly been through significant changes since its inception in the late 1940s, reflecting the changes in world trade and shifts in economic policies in Jamaica. As we celebrate 50 years of Independence, it is important to understand what has driven these significant changes in order to ensure that Jamaica maintains a significant and viable manufacturing sector.
The sector does not stand alone, as it is deeply interconnected with virtually all of the other economic sectors - agriculture, tourism, retail and distribution, to name a few. A strong manufacturing sector can assuredly provide Jamaica with the core for sustainable economic growth and prosperity, enabling all Jamaicans to succeed in the years to come.
Jamaica boasts a fairly developed and diversified manufacturing industry, which has produced high-quality products and dominated exports over the last 50 years. The manufacturing industry in Jamaica emerged out of necessity as due to the shortage of basic goods - which were supplied by imports - after World War II, goods had to be produced locally.
Even before Independence, Jamaica recognised the importance of a strong manufacturing industry and as a small, colonial economy, Jamaica depended heavily on agriculture to provide jobs for a large section of the labour force. Manufacturing was seen as a means to provide jobs for the growing population. This process was popularly described as industrialisation and seen as the way forward for growth and development. In the early stages, sugar and rum production and export dominated the sector.
It is important to note that development was supported by the Government through numerous industrial policies that were implemented even before 1962.
Between 1947 and 1968, three development plans were adopted. In 1947, Jamaica passed the Textile Industry Encouragement Act, which provided incentives to attract foreign and local investment. Other legislation such as the Pioneer Industries Encouragement Law, the Industrial Incentives Law, and the Export Industry Encouragement Law, which were passed in 1956, also helped to stimulate the sector. Some of the incentives that boosted activities included income-tax exemptions, duty-free imports for raw materials and machinery, generous depreciation allowances, and tax-free dividends.
The Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) was formed in 1947 to provide support to local manufacturers and encourage locals to buy Jamaican. Robert Charles 'Bob' Lightbourne (late minister of industry and trade) in 1952, along with the JMA, contributed significantly togiving manufacturing its huge start by establishing institutions such as the Bureau of Standards and the Jamaica Industrial Development Corporation.
In its early stages of development, manufacturing was ripe with opportunities, having the support of Government, a budding entrepreneurial class, a local market of over one million people, and an abundance of labour. The sector quickly diversified from sugar and rum into producing a wide range of manufactured products such as garments, processed foods, machinery, and electrical equipment, which resulted in Jamaica experiencing impressive real growth.
Real value-added for the sector increased at an average of seven per cent annually between 1938 and 1950, and its contribution to GDP increased from 6.5 per cent to 11.5 per cent during the period.
Growth averaged 7.6 per cent annually in real terms between 1950 and 1968, and about 5.2 per cent between 1969 and 1973. GDP contributions for the sector increased steadily to 15.7 per cent in 1970, and to 18.2 per cent by 1977.
Manufacturing became the largest contributor to GDP in 1978, employing about 79,000 persons - approximately 10 per cent of the total employed labour force - and was about 10 per cent of total merchandise exports.
The 1970s, however, had mixed fortunes. Between 1974 and 1978, the manufacturing sector faced tremendous challenges as a result of restrictive government and trade policies as well as limited imports. These policies, while creating a protective environment, also affected the availability of important raw materials, spare parts, and the resources that manufacturers needed for production. There was also a fixed exchange-rate policy and high inflation as the oil crises of 1973 and 1978 affected the country and eroded the financial incentives to exporters.
Douglas Vaz - JMA past president, 1973-76 - described the manufacturing environment at the time as "hostile". During his tenure at the JMA, he fought for sound economic policies that would benefit industrialists and all Jamaicans, despite the deteriorating social and economic conditions as well as the rapid decline of virtually all economic sectors.
Despite the poor macroeconomic conditions in the 1970s, the manufacturing sector re-emerged as the Government explored economic free zones and attracted much-needed foreign direct investment (FDI). Under the International Monetary Fund liberal regime, the Government adopted an export-led strategy and implemented the Jamaica Free Zone Act (1982), which provided incentives to attract FDI. These incentives quickly developed a screwdriver industry and a lucrative apparel sector, which resulted in the industry experiencing its highest level of growth, contributing 21 per cent of GDP in 1989, employing 136,000 persons, and exporting US$318.1 million.
The export apparel sector was only viable as long as preferential duties and market access for Jamaica existed. Once the US government shifted trade policy and removed these preferences, apparel production very rapidly shifted to Latin America as well as the Far East, and starting in the early 1990s, the Jamaican sector declined significantly.
The overall manufacturing sector also began to contract due to rapid trade liberalisation of the economy and the floating of the dollar. Intensified globalisation, which saw increased competition in export markets, cheap imports that flooded the domestic market, and the discovery of cheaper labour in other markets were external factors that contributed to the contraction of the manufacturing sector. These external realities were challenging, but the domestic economic circumstances of the 1990s - the protracted high interest-rate policy, the collapse of domestic banks, increasing criminal activity - further reduced competitiveness and productivity in manufacturing. During that time, there was minimal investment in the productive sector as the cost was prohibitive, the risk high, and the reward far lower than simply putting money into monetary investments. It has been said that only those manufacturers that entered the 1990s debt free survived, and that they stayed in manufacturing because they could find no way to liquidate their equity.
There should be no doubt remaining that the manufacturing sector, since its inception almost 70 years ago, has contributed significantly to the Jamaican economy. Although faced with challenges brought about by changes in the environment in which it operates, the sector maintains its significance as one of the major engines of economic growth, job creation, and prosperity. Manufacturing remains the largest contributor to GDP of all goods-producing sectors. Annual employment in the sector from 2008 to the present has averaged 76,000 persons. In the 2011-2012 financial year, manufacturing contributed 8.6 per cent to GDP, employed 6.8 per cent of the labour force, or 74,800 persons, contributed J$30.5 billion in taxes to the Government, and earned US$739.2 million in foreign exchange. Agriculture and tourism contributed 6.6 per cent and 5.4 per cent to GDP, employing 223,000 and 74,767 of the labour force, and contributing J$1 billion and J$10 billion to taxes, respectively.
Therefore, despite experiencing significant challenges, manufacturers have demonstrated their resilience, and many continue to reinvest, innovate, and expand their reach in the local and international marketplace, which proves that opportunities exist that can and are being pursued by those who have the heart and dedication for hard work.
In going forward, the manufacturing sector is expected to continue being a pillar of growth. The 2030 Vision Statement for the manufacturing sector is:
"A dynamic, vibrant, market-led manufacturing sector making high value-added world-class products desired by consumers everywhere, using appropriate technologies and environmentally sustainable pro-cesses, linked to other sectors, with motivated, productive employees, within an enabling business and regulatory environment."
The economic truth remains: there are basic factors that drive production at the macroeconomic and microeconomic levels. For all of Jamaica to achieve the goals of Vision 2030, the supportive environment must continue to be improved. This will require the Government, civil society, the people, and the private sector working together to address issues of competiveness and productivity. Jamaica must address issues surrounding its chronic problems of an unstable macroeconomic environment; the lack of financing, especially to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; high levels of crime and violence; an unreliable justice system; high energy costs; an unjust and punitive tax system; and a broad-based resistance to adopt modern governmental, educational, social, environmental, and business systems. These are issues that continue to affect our level of productivity and competitiveness as a country.
History has shown that when manufacturing is in crisis, the Jamaican economy is in crisis. Indeed, a recent study by the University of the West Indies showed that over 40 per cent of the change in GDP for Jamaica could be attributed to changes in the performance of the manufacturing sector. In other words, by ensuring that the manufacturing sector is growing, the Government would be 40 per cent along the way to getting Jamaica to be the place to live, work, do business, and raise our families.
There are numerous strengths that reside in the sector, which include the sustained ability to produce high-quality products under one of the world's most recognised brands: 'Jamaica'. There are opportunities for exports, import substitution, and numerous deep linkages to other vital economic areas such as tourism, agriculture, distribution, and transport The sector earns foreign exchange, provides jobs, and reduces poverty. Jamaicans must recognise that a strong manufacturing industry is required for growth and development and demonstrate this every time we proudly support the industry by buying Jamaican.
Manufacturing is indeed the way forward.
- This article was written by the JMA


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Hello dudes.
After the great help of this forum, eaorobbie, frakk and the other guys, now I can to show to you my newborn 3DOF project
I am in full test time but unfortunately my third Jrk12v12 is broken so I have to stop main experiments for the time I need to buy and to have another one jrk12v12 .
first to see that one of the Jrk was broken, I could do various experiments about how many amps my motor draws and especially many tests about mechanical limits of the three platform legs in the various type of movements and inclinations.
I am very sad about my broken jrk because without this forced stop now I made my first experiments with the rFactor running under the X-Sim
Sure the joy about my creation is very high but believe me, to be almost to the top and not be able to reach it is a very bad feeling.
If you want to understand the Jrk problem you can go to this link (pololu forum):
Now I am forced to do just the tests about left and right leg with my stern leg in stop condition. Better than nothing.
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Recent News
March 14, 2012
Jeff Burton Event Preview: Food City 500
"Every other time we've come here, we've run well, but just not got the finishes where we deserved. It's a track that I really like and RCR typically performs well."
Event Preview Fact Sheet
Jeff Burton
No. 31 BB&T Chevrolet Impala
Food City 500
March 18, 2012
Bristol Motor Speedway
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This Week's BB&T Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway ... Jeff Burton will race chassis No. 359 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable this weekend. This No. 31 Chevrolet Impala was utilized three times last season including, Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Coca-Cola 600 (started-fifth, finished-21st), Pocono Raceway in August (started-eighth, finished-17th) and Dover International Speedway in October (started-13th, finished-11th).
No Stranger to Victory Lane ... Burton claimed the 2008 Food City 500 trophy at Bristol Motor Speedway in a 1-2-3 RCR finish. He also visited Victory Lane in NASCAR Nationwide Series competition at BMS in April 1997.
Welcome Back BB&T ... The No. 31 BB&T Chevrolet paint scheme will debut this weekend when competitors hit the track for Sprint Cup Series practice on Friday. The full-service financial institution will serve as primary sponsor for six races on the No. 31 Chevrolet including a special co-branded scheme with Caterpillar in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, retaining its status as official bank of the 43-year-old Welcome, N.C.-based organization. BB&T's primary race sponsorship occurs within the corporation's branch footprint, which covers 12 states and Washington D.C.
BMS Race Night ... Burton and RCR teammate, Paul Menard, will take part in the Bristol Motor Speedway Race Night fan Q&A session on Friday, March 16 at 5:45 p.m. in the BMS hospitality village located outside turn four. For more information on the free event, log on to http://www.foodcity.com/community/racing/food-city-race-night.
Building a Legacy ... Over his 20-year Sprint Cup Series career, the veteran RCR driver has amassed 21 wins, 131 top-five and 243 top-10 finishes in 622 starts. Burton has also tallied six pole awards and led 6,506 laps.
Rewind to Last Week ... After spending a majority of the 267-lap event outside of the top 20, Burton and the No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet team bounced back for a 14th-place finish in the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Points Racing ... With his 14th-place finish in "Sin City," Burton currently sits 15th in the Sprint Cup Series driver championship point standings, 15 points out of the top 10.
Since you won at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2008, this track hasn't been very nice to you.
"Well, that's Bristol. It will definitely do that to you. Bristol Motor Speedway is one of my favorite race tracks. We typically run well there with the exception of the August event last season. Every other time we've come here, we've run well, but just not got the finishes where we deserved. It's a track that I really like and RCR typically performs well. It's a hard race. Early in the season, everyone is trying to find their rhythm. Some teams are playing catch up, some are trying to protect their points cushion and some are being really aggressive. You always want to go there and feel you can be aggressive and go attack the race track. Even though it is a track that will bite you, the only way to go fast and win is to attack it. You can't be passive, you have to be aggressive."
With the new track layout, there haven't been as many caution-flag periods. Is it more physical on drivers now that there aren't as many laps under caution?
"We now have green-flag pit stops at Bristol Motor Speedway which is crazy. Bristol is the most physically-demanding race track we go to on the circuit. You get into a deal where you run 150 green-flag laps in a row and it is very difficult. It's a strain, but you have to be aggressive and attack the track. There are a lot of G-forces. You are constantly turning. Accelerating out of the corners is very difficult when trying to keep your rear tires from coming out underneath the car. It's a challenge to make one lap, let alone a long string of them together. We have seen less caution-flag periods and you can make a case that the racing is worse, but I say the racing is better and the wrecking is better. From a driver's perspective, the wrecking is better. Some of the fans want to see more accidents and more stuff going on. We are actually seeing better racing just not as many wrecks. Some people define good racing as a bunch of wrecks and it just depends on how you look at it. This track now has an escape route. If you looked and watched the racing, the reason we had a bunch of wrecks in the past is because something happened and five or six cars had nowhere to go. Today, you don't have to be bumper-to-bumper because the cars can be offset a little bit. It give you a little bit of room to move when that accordion thing starts happening. That's why the racing isn't any less aggressive. We just aren't seeing those multi-car pileups."
What's it like to have Bristol Motor Speedway pop up as the first short track on the 2012 schedule?
"It's typical NASCAR. Make it hard. Martinsville Speedway is hard too. Early on in the season, we have the two hardest tracks we do all year, in my opinion. They're physically hard on the car and mentally hard on the driver. Those two races come early in the season and they are very demanding on the drivers and teams."