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"Michael Vick has a neck injury. He has been taken to the locker room for observation."
-- press box announcement/annual refrain
ATLANTA -- They booed Michael Vick as he walked to the locker room, a doctor and a trainer and a security guy clearing a path. Vick acknowledged his taunters by pointing to the scoreboard, which showed the Eagles leading at the time. In a back-and-forth game, it was temporary consolation. The homecoming was short-circuited by more of the punishment that seems to be Vick's destiny to endure.
The evening was bloodsport, nothing less, and Vick did not survive intact. The Atlanta Falcons came at the Eagles with a physical ferocity that danced near the line of propriety for much of the night, and which stomped over the line once or twice. Dunta Robinson, who gave DeSean Jackson a concussion last season with an illegal, head-to-head hit, clobbered Jeremy Maclin just as illegally last night. That was the most notorious act, but not the only one.
Vick was banged around and then banged around some more. The play on which he was hurt, deep into the third quarter, was more of the same -- thrown to the turf, kind of whipped around, his head maybe then colliding with teammate Todd Herremans. The result was the quarterback, laid out in a pile, and then unsteady on his feet, and then escorted to the sideline where he reportedly was spitting blood.
That was his night, then: booed by his former fans in his former hometown, then bloodied, then banished to a medical evaluation.
And with that, and the Eagles' 35-31 loss to the Falcons, we are now to be consumed with the doubt about Vick that follows this quarterback like a shadow.
What now?
What, again?
Vick got hit too much last year, and he got hit too much last week against St. Louis, and he got hit too much against the Falcons. He missed four games last year and was less effective at the end of the season because he was so beaten up. He knows the issue, everybody knows the issue, but here we are again. Here we are, wondering if they can count on him being there long enough, and healthy enough, for them to win a championship.
This was going to be his night. The No. 7 jerseys came in two denominations and at least four colors: red, white, black and green. For all of the people wearing them in the Georgia Dome, and for everyone else watching, Vick meant something just a little bit different.
Hero, villain, victim, role model, convicted felon, reformed citizen; those are just some of the sociological labels that people will argue over for as long as Vick is a public man. That is a given. That is not the issue.
Because here is the other list: dynamic, fearless, reckless, careless, courageous, confounding. They are not about the man, but about the football player. That is the problem.
Vick is in his third season of his second professional lifetime, and we still do not know. He is at the beginning of a significant financial agreement with the Eagles at a critical point for the franchise, and we still do not know.
Breathtaking runner. Then turnover-plagued runner. Then fearless pocket passer willing to take a wallop. Then author of a brutal interception.
Red, white, black, green. Which?
And can he stay healthy?
This is more than about the ups and downs of playing the hardest position in professional sports. Quarterbacks make mistakes. Everybody gets it. The difference here is that Vick always seems to be on the high wire, always seconds away either from taking our breath away or leaving us to let loose with an anguished gasp.
Maybe the problem is that all of us watch the game through eyes accustomed to Donovan McNabb, who played a steady, predictable, effective style of game for years with the Eagles. That might be some of it -- because Vick is admittedly so jarringly different.
Whatever the reason, here we are.
Mike Vick has fallen off of the high wire, again.

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Richard Tyson Acting Seminar
Well it was sure lotsa fun to have Richard Tyson in the studio to talk acting, actors, his lawyer family and movie projects he's trying to bring for filming in our area (which bring $$ to the economy, those Hollywood folks need to eat and sleep too).
He's also bringing an acting seminar to share his secrets, so maybe you could play some famouse Southern Alabama character some day.
Tyson DC Productions Presents
Acting Seminar
July 8-10
Ashbury Hotel (the hotel on Airport near 65 and Bel-Air Mall)
For more info and/or registration click HERE or surf on over to Tysondcproductions.com


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INDIANAPOLIS – The New England Revolution selected four players in today's 2013 MLS SuperDraft, highlighted by the first overall selection in the draft, University of Louisville defender Andrew Farrell.
In the second round, the team added:
- F/M Donnie Smith (UNC-Charlotte) – 21st overall
- F Luke Spencer (Xavier) – 23rd overall
- GK Luis Soffner (Indiana) – 36th overall
New England acquired the first overall pick in a trade with Toronto FC on Wednesday night, making Farrell the team's highest-ever draft pick in the 18-year history of the event. The Revolution's previous highest pick – second overall in 2002 – was used to take the club's all-time leading scorer, Taylor Twellman.
While Farrell signed a Generation adidas contract with the league prior to the SuperDraft and has been automatically added to New England's roster, the latter three picks will come into preseason unsigned.
"Overall, we're pleased with our draft and we believe we addressed a few areas we were looking to improve," General Manager Michael Burns said. "With Andrew, we added who we believe was the best available player in this draft class. With Donnie, Luke and Luis, we've drafted players who we believe can add depth and versatility to our club. Donnie and Luke give us options on the wings as well as up top, while Luis gives us talented depth in goal. We look forward to getting them into camp next week and beginning to work with them."
Farrell, 20, was an NSCAA first-team All-America honoree this year following a stellar three-year career at Louisville. He started all 44 games which he played the last two seasons and earned Big East Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2012. The 5-11, 185-pound defender transitioned from the midfield as a junior, and scored six goals and added six assists in his three-year career. He is projected as a central defender or a right back at the professional level.
Smith, 22, was a 2012 NSCAA Scholar All-America and first-team Scholar All-South Region selection after scoring four goals and adding four assists in 19 appearances (16 starts) with UNC-Charlotte. In 2011, he earned second-team All-Atlantic 10 Conference and second-team NSCAA Scholar All-South Region honors, scoring five goals and registering three assists in 25 appearances (10 starts). He was also named to the 2011 NCAA College Cup All-Tournament team after helping the 49ers advance to the College Cup. At the conclusion of his sophomore season, Smith was named to the 2010 first-team All-Atlantic 10.
Spencer, 22, led the Atlantic 10 in goals (14), goals per game (.64) and points per game (1.64) in the 2012 season at Xavier. He also recorded eight assists in 22 appearances (20 starts) and earned first-team NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region and first-team All-Atlantic 10 Conference honors this year. In 2011, Spencer was named to the NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region second team and second-team All-Atlantic 10 after scoring seven goals and adding six assists in 21 appearances (19 starts). As a freshman, he was named to the Atlantic 10 all-rookie team.
Soffner, 23, was a four-year starter at Indiana and backed the Hoosiers to the 2012 NCAA Championship while earning NCAA College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player honors. He started 83 of 84 career matches, and as a senior, posted an 0.72 goals against average with 12 shutouts. His 16 wins as a senior were the most at IU since 2004 (19). On his career, Soffner was 47-26-11 with an 0.93 GAA. His 32 career shutouts and 262 career saves both rank fourth, respectively, in IU history.
For up-to-the-minute information on the Revolution, visit the team's official web site at revolutionsoccer.net, or join the conversation and interact with fans on any of the team's social platforms: Twitter (@NERevolution, #NERevs), Facebook (NERevolution), Google+ (+NERevolution), Instagram (NERevolution), Pinterest (NERevolution), YouTube (NERevolutionSoccer) and Flickr (NERevolution).
Season tickets for the 2013 New England Revolution season are on sale and start at $333 for 18-game packages. Four- and six-game plans start at $90 for lower bowl tickets. Call 1-877-GET-REVS or visit revolutionsoccer.net for more information about these plans or any other ticket option.
TRANSACTION: New England Revolution (MLS) – Drafted D Andrew Farrell, F/M Donnie Smith, F Luke Spencer and GK Luis Soffner.
Pronunciation: FAIR-rell
Twitter: @Louisville05
Position: Defender
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
DOB: April 2, 1992 (Louisville, Ky.)
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
College: Louisville
Youth Club: United 1996 FC
Nationality: USA
How Acquired: Selected in the first round (first overall) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft
Twitter: @Donnie9Smith
Position: Forward/midfielder
Height: 5-11
Weight: 158
DOB: December 7, 1990 (Detroit, Mich.)
Hometown: Matthews, N.C.
College: North Carolina
Youth Club: Charlotte Soccer Academy/Charlotte United
Nationality: USA
How Acquired: Selected in the second round (21st overall) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft
Position: Forward
Height: 6-2
Weight: 192
DOB: November 28, 1990 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
College: Xavier
Youth Club: Cincinnati United Premier
Nationality: USA
How Acquired: Selected in the second round (23rd overall) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6-4
Weight: 210
DOB: January 15, 1990 (Miami, Fla.)
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo.
College: Indiana
Youth Club: St. Louis Scott Gallagher
Nationality: USA
How Acquired: Selected in the second round (36th overall) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft


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I open my new Jaywalking with a little meditation on the people. I mean, "the people" as a phrase, in the mouths of politicians. I even play a little music — the opening of Frederic Rzewski's variations on "The People United Will Never Be Defeated!" (Rzewski is a dyed-in-the-wool leftist, but, I must tell you, he is also a good composer.)
A while back, when I wrote about "the people" — the exploitation of that phrase and concept by demagogues and power-graspers — I heard from a philosopher friend of mine, who quoted Francis Lieber. This is the German refugee who eventually settled in the United States and wrote the "Lieber Code," i.e., the rules of engagement for the Union Army in the Civil War. This was a prelude to the Geneva conventions.
In his Manual of Political Ethics (1839), he writes,
Who are the people? Is it one individual or a number of individuals, called, for convenience sake, by one name …? Are the people an aggregate of a number of individuals with one mind, one will, one impulse, or do the people consist of a majority and a minority? Giving unbounded power to the people means, then, nothing less than giving unbounded power to a majority …
Often, when people speak of "the people," they are not even speaking of a majority — rather, they are speaking of people like themselves (however numerous).
In any case, I don't get too philosophical in this podcast — too Lieberesque. But there should be some food for thought, and a little music to go with it.
P.S. On Need to Know, Mona Charen and I welcome Gabriel Rossman, the UCLA professor who wrote a wise and much-noticed piece on campus conservatives, and the invitations they issue. Then Mona and I talk over the world a bit. Since she mentions the phrase "smooth operator," and its origins, we of course end with Sade, singing.


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ORLEANS, LA) – The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
is pleased to announce that low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will add two (2)
new destinations from New Orleans. On August 1, 2014, Spirit Airlines
will begin a daily non-stop flight from New Orleans to Houston (IAH) and Ft.
Lauderdale (FLL) with their all-Airbus fleet. The flight to Ft. Lauderdale is
timed to allow for their many connections to Central America from that city.
The new daily flight to Houston will depart New Orleans at 10:12 a.m. The daily
flight to Ft. Lauderdale will depart New Orleans at 7:58 p.m.
Spirit Airlines was founded in 1980 (as Charter One) and is
headquartered in Miramar, FL. They operate scheduled flights throughout the
Americas as well as the Caribbean and Mexico and promotes a marketing theme of
ultra-low fares with a range of optional services for a fee. Their website is www.spirit.com.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, "We are extremely
happy that Spirit Airlines is expanding their daily service from New Orleans.
The confidence our airline partners have in New Orleans as a viable destination
is welcoming."
"The New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) salutes Spirit
Airlines for adding this new service," said NOAB Chairwoman Cheryl Teamer. "The
NOAB is committed to expanding the choice of destinations for our passengers.
The addition of the Ft. Lauderdale destination opens another door for travel to
Central America."
"We are very excited about the newly expanded routes by
Spirit at Armstrong International," said Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation.
"The daily flights to Houston and Ft. Lauderdale will give our passengers
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July 26, 2012
Donald Carr
William M. Sullivan, Jr.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
2300 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20037-1122
Re: United States v. Gibson Guitar Corp., et al
Enclosed please find the case-closing letter sent today by this office to SAC Nicholas E. Chavez, Southwest Region I U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, memorializing the conclusion of the Government's investigations into potential Lacey Act criminal charges against Gibson and its current or former officers, directors, employees or agents. Your clients and the affected individuals may consider this to represent a final disposition of any and all potential enforcement actions related to the issues described in the case closing letter.
Very truly yours,
United States Attorney
July 27, 2012
Donald A. Carr, Esq.
William M. Sullivan Jr., Esq.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
2300 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20037
Re: Gibson Guitar Corporation
Dear Mr. Carr and Mr. Sullivan:
On the understandings specified below, the United States Attorney's office for the Middle District of Tennessee (hereinafter referred to as "this Office") and the United States Department of Justice, Environmental Crimes Section (hereinafter referred to as "ECS"), (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Government"), and Gibson Guitar Corp. (hereinafter referred to as "Gibson"), by its undersigned attorneys, pursuant to the authority granted by Gibson's Board of Directors, hereby enter into this Criminal Enforcement Agreement ("the Agreement").
This Agreement is part of a resolution of criminal matters relating to allegations that Gibson ordered, purchased, or imported ebony and/or other wood originating in Madagascar, and ebony and rosewood originating in India, to the United States in violation of the Lacey Act, Title
16, United States Code, Section 3371, et seq. and other applicable civil and criminal laws, including, but not limited to Conspiracy, Title 18, United States Code, Section 371. A related agreement resolves the related civil forfeiture matters as further described below.
By this Agreement the Government agrees that it will not prosecute any criminal action, against Gibson (except for criminal tax violations, as to which the Government cannot and does not make any agreement) related to violations of the Lacey Act or any other law resulting from Gibson's order, purchase, or importation of ebony and/or other wood from Madagascar and ebony and rosewood from India, from the beginning of this matter through the date of execution of this Agreement, including without limitation, from June 2008 through September 2009, as described, in part, in Appendix A (Statement of Facts) hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein. The Government enters into this Agreement based, in part, on the following factors: (a) Gibson's voluntary disclosure of the facts described in Appendix A; (b) Gibson's cooperation
with the Government and the investigation conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service; (c)
remedial efforts already undertaken, and to be undertaken, by Gibson, as described in Appendix
B (Lacey Act Compliance Plan) hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein; (d) unique
considerations relative to Malagasy/U.S. diplomatic relations; and (e) the evidence discovered during the course of the investigation.
It is understood that Gibson accepts and acknowledges responsibility for the conduct set forth in Appendix A. The parties agree that their public statements regarding this Agreement will not contradict the statement of facts in Appendix A.
No information given by or on behalf of Gibson as of the date of this Agreement or at the request of the Government (or any other information directly or indirectly derived there from) will be used against Gibson in any prosecution by the Government or other action against Gibson related to these matters. In the event of any material breach of this Agreement by Gibson, the preceding sentence shall become ineffective. This Agreement does not provide any protection against prosecution for any crimes except as set forth herein, and applies only to
Gibson, and not to any other entities or individuals except as set forth in this Agreement. Gibson expressly understands that the protections provided to Gibson under this Agreement shall not apply to any acquirer or successor entities unless and until such acquirer or successor formally adopts and executes this Agreement.
This Agreement shall have a term of eighteen months from the date of this Agreement, except as specifically provided herein. It is understood that for the eighteen month term of this Agreement, Gibson shall: (a) commit no criminal violations; (b) truthfully and completely disclose, upon request, non-privileged information with respect to the activities of Gibson, its current and former directors, officers, and employees, and others, concerning the import or purchase of ebony or other woods for use in manufacturing guitars; and (c) bring to the Government's attention all criminal conduct by, or criminal investigations of, Gibson or any of
its senior managerial employees, that comes to the attention of Gibson or its senior management,
as well as any administrative proceeding or civil action brought by any governmental authority that alleges fraud or criminal violations by or against Gibson.
During the term of this Agreement, Gibson shall: (a) cooperate fully with the Government and any law enforcement agency designated by the Government regarding Lacey Act investigations (b) assist the Government in any Lacey Act investigation or prosecution arising out of the conduct described in this Agreement by providing logistical and technical support for any meeting, interview, grand jury proceeding, or any trial or other court proceeding concerning the Lacey Act; (c) use its best efforts promptly to secure the attendance and truthful statements or testimony of any officer, agent, or employee at any meeting or interview or before the grand jury or at any trial or other court proceeding; and (d) respond to requests for all non privileged information, documents, records, or tangible evidence or any designated law enforcement agency inquiries concerning a Lacey Act investigation or prosecution.
It is understood that Gibson agrees to pay a monetary penalty of $300,000 to the United States. Gibson must pay this sum within ten days of executing this Agreement. Pursuant to the Lacey Act, 16 U.S.C. § 3375(d), the payment of the penalty imposed shall be directed to the Lacey Act Reward Account. Gibson acknowledges that no tax deduction may be sought in connection with this payment.
It is further understood that Gibson agrees to make a community service payment of
$50,000 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ("NFWF") to be used by NFWF or another organization selected by NFWF for the purpose of funding a project or projects related to
research and/or activities to promote the conservation, identification, and/or propagation of
protected tree species used in the musical instruments industry as well as the forests in which those species occur. Gibson acknowledges that no tax deduction may be sought in connection with this payment and that it shall not advertise this community service payment except as being a condition for resolving this matter.
It is further understood that Gibson will continue to strengthen its compliance, bookkeeping, and internal controls standards and procedures, as set forth in Appendix B. Gibson further agrees to report to the Government regarding its compliance with this Agreement at the mid-point of the term of the Agreement (9 months after its execution) and 60 days prior to the expiration of the 18-month term of the Agreement.
The Government and Gibson acknowledge and agree that certain questions and inconsistencies now exist regarding the tariff classification of ebony and rosewood fingerboard blanks pursuant to the Indian government's Foreign Trade Policy. Accordingly, the Government will not undertake enforcement actions related to Gibson's future orders, purchases, or imports of ebony and rosewood fingerboard blanks from India, unless and until the Government of India provides specific clarification that ebony and rosewood fingerboard blanks are expressly prohibited by laws related to Indian Foreign Trade Policy. The Government agrees to provide Gibson notice of any such clarification from the Government of India in the future and a reasonable period of time (60 days or as otherwise agreed) to address the potential change in the understanding of the law as it relates to shipments received by or en route to Gibson.
This Agreement shall have force and effect only upon the occurrence of both: (a) execution of this Agreement by the Government and Gibson; and (b) execution of a Civil Settlement Agreement in three civil forfeiture actions before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee: (a) United States v. Ebony Wood in Various Forms, Civ. No.
3:10-cv-00747, (b) United States v. 25 Bundles of lndian Ebony Wood, Civ. No. 3:11-cv-00913,
and (c) United States v. Indian Ebony and Rosewood, Civ. No. 3:12-mc-00014 (in which a complaint has not yet been filed), whereby Gibson will withdraw any and all claims interposed in U.S. v. Ebony Wood in Various Forms, Civ. No. 3:10-cv-00747, pertaining to wood from Madagascar, and will withdraw any and all claims and file corresponding petitions for remission and mitigation, as provided by law, in the remaining two actions referenced in (b) and (c) above, pertaining to wood from India, which the Government does not oppose.
It is also understood that, if the Government determines that Gibson has committed crimes under the Lacey Act subsequent to the date of signing of this Agreement, determines that Gibson has given false, incomplete, or misleading testimony or information at any time, or should Gibson otherwise violate any material provision of this Agreement, Gibson shall thereafter be subject to prosecution for any federal violation of which the Government has knowledge. Any such prosecution that is not time-barred by the applicable statute of limitations on the date of the signing of this Agreement may be commenced against Gibson,
notwithstanding the expiration of the statute of limitations between the signing of this Agreement and expiration of the term of this agreement plus one year. Thus, by signing this Agreement, Gibson agrees that the statute of limitations with respect to any prosecution that is not time barred on the date that this Agreement is signed shall be tolled for the term of this Agreement plus one year.
It is further understood that, if the Government determines that Gibson has committed
any crime after signing this Agreement, or that Gibson has given false, incomplete, or misleading testimony or information, or has otherwise violated any provision of this Agreement, the Government may proceed with further investigation and enforcement. In such further enforcement, Gibson shall not seek to suppress: a) any statements made by Gibson (through any of its current or former officers, directors, or employees) to the Government or other designated law enforcement agents in furtherance of the negotiation of the Agreement or between the date of the Agreement and the violation of the Agreement (including Appendix A hereto and any future testimony given by Gibson or its employees, agents, and officers, before any tribunal), under Rule 410 of the Federal Rules of Evidence or any other statutes, rules, or Constitutional provisions specifically pertaining to statements made to the Government during the course of
plea discussions; and b) any information or evidence derived from leads based on any statements made by Gibson (through any of its current or former officers, directors, or employees) to the Government or other designated law enforcement agents in furtherance of the negotiation of the Agreement or between the date of the Agreement and the violation of the Agreement (including Appendix A hereto and any future testimony given by Gibson or its employees, agents, and officers, before any tribunal), under Rule 410 of the Federal Rules of Evidence or any other statutes, rules, or Constitutional provisions specifically pertaining to statements made to the Government during the course of plea discussions.
It is further understood that this Agreement does not bind any federal, state, local, or foreign prosecuting authority other than the Government as defined in this Agreement. The Government will, however, bring the cooperation of Gibson to the attention of other prosecuting and investigative offices, if requested by Gibson.
It is further understood that Gibson and the Government may disclose this Agreement and the attached appendices to the public.
With respect to this matter, from the date of execution of this agreement forward, this Agreement supersedes all prior, if any, understandings, promises, and I or conditions between the Government and Gibson. No additional promises, agreements, or conditions have been entered into than those set forth in this Agreement and none will be entered into unless in writing and signed by all parties.
JERRY E. MARTIN United States Attorney
The parties agree that the facts to be resolved by this agreement are as follows:
The majority owners of Gibson are Henry Juszkiewicz and David Berryman.
For more information, please contact:
Henry E. Juszkiewicz
c/o Gibson Guitar Corp.
309 Plus Park Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37127
615-871-4500 Extension 2405


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This International Festival of New Music and Video returns after artistic director Robert Coburn spent a year conjuring up ideas and visions in Japan.
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This International Festival of New Music and Video returns after artistic director Robert Coburn spent a year conjuring up ideas and visions in Japan. The two-day program combines video with live performances by nine artists. They blend acoustic and electronic instruments with computer and video effects. "Interstitial Traces," created by Coburn and Celia Eid, a French animation artist, in Japan will be shown along with animation presentations by Japan's Calf Innovations. Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Recital Hall, University of the Pacific, Stockton. $8; $5, students/seniors. (209) 946-2415.
Music: Greg and Steve
This dynamic duo has been making children dance with joy since the 1980s. Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Scottish Rite Auditorium, Stockton. (209) 951-6822. (All shows sold out.)
Music: Super Bowl of Rock 'n' Roll
For a seventh year, five bands provide an alternative for those not interested in watching professional football's Super Bowl. Feb. 3, Plea for Peace Center, Stockton. (209) 981-2311.
Music: Stockton Symphony
The orchestra's annual Valentine Pops concerts feature three of the touring Broadway Tenors: Brent Barrett, David Burnham and Lewis Cleale. They'll sing 20 suitably romantic songs, including tunes from "Chicago," "The Lion King," "The King and I," "The Secret Garden," "Jersey Boys," "Phantom of the Opera" and "Threepenny Opera." Peter Jaffe conducts the orchestra through a "West Side Story" medley, "Night Music Waltz," from "A Little Night Music" and "That's Entertainment." Feb. 9-10, Atherton Auditorium, Delta College. $22-$60. (209) 951-0196.
Music: Anthony Hamilton
This Grammy Award-winning R&B vocalist and producer does double duty as the speaker and performer during University of the Pacific's Black History Month program. Feb. 7, Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton. ticketmaster.com.
Event: Disney on Ice
"Dare to Dream" brings together scenes from "Tangled," "The Princess and the Frog" and "Cinderella." Feb. 7-10, Stockton Arena. ticketmaster.com.
Music: Anita Wilson
A gospel singer from Chicago, Wilson's debut 2012 recording - "Worship Soul" - made an immediate impact, being nominated for a Grammy Award as best gospel album. "I am incredibly grateful," she says. (The Grammys will be presented on Feb. 10.) J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise, from Bridgeport, Conn., also perform during Gospelfest 2013: Reach Out and Praise. It's part of University of the Pacific's Black History Month program. Feb. 15, Progressive Community Church, 2820 S. B St., Stockton. $10. (209) 946-2474.
Music: Patricia Barber
Barber, 57, performs music from her new "Smash" recording. Feb. 20, Atherton Auditorium, Delta College. (209) 954-5151.
Music: Esther Kemalyan Roche
A Lodi-born pianist and Pacific graduate demonstrates skills she uses as the Stockton Symphony's principal keyboard player and Stockton Chorale accompanist. Feb. 17. Hutchins Street Square, Lodi. (209) 333-5550.
Music: Carrie Underwood
A two-time Grammy Award nominee this year, Underwood - a former "American Idol" winner (2005) - has evolved into a major pop-country success. "Blown Away," released in 2012, has sold more than 1 million copies. The title tune reached No. 1 on the country charts. It's been nominated for Grammy Awards as "best country performance" and "best country song." Now 29, the Muskogee, Okla., native sold out Stockton Arena in 2010. Hunter Hayes, from Beaux Bridge, Ala., opens the show. Feb. 26, Stockton Arena. Ticketmaster.com.
Music: B.B. King
Now 87, Louisiana-born Riley B. King - and his guitar, "Louise" - remains a revered embodiment of the electric blues. With Tommy Castro & the Painkillers. Feb. 27, Bob Hope Theatre.
Music: Elvis the Tribute
Mark W. Curran, based in Long Beach, sings Elvis Presley songs supported by the Suspicious Minds Show Band and Memphis Soul Singer. Feb. 23, Grand Theatre, Tracy.


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Evacuation for persons with disabilities — Appropriate evacuation procedures should be prearranged between the persons with disabilities and the people assigned to assist them. The University has developed an Emergency Assistance Card program that is available upon request. This card can be carried by individuals with disabilities and presented to a co-worker, friend or faculty, who in turn will give it to the emergency team on site. For more information about the card or to receive a card, contact the University Equal Opportunity Office or UK Disability Resource Center.
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NetScouts Basketball has taken another Women's All-Star team to represent the United States in a tournament in China against national teams of Australia, Brazil and China. The team is coached by NetScouts Basketball's Chris Denker and are playing three round-robin games in three cities from May 3rd – May 13th. Once again the squad features All-Conference performers from across the country.
We will be following the tour on this website and covering the event with articles, pictures, blogs and links to local commentary and coverage. We'll also have an email list that we will use to keep you up to date with the action of the tour. If you're interested in being on the email list please send a note to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The team departed the United States on April 29th and arrived in China on May 1st. The first stop will be Xiamen, which is on the southeast China Coast. The first three games will be played there on May 3, 4 and 5. From there the team will head to Jiangxi Province and the city of Ganzhou on May 6th and games on May 7, 8 and 9. The final stop will be the city of Nanchang also in the southeastern part of the country. The team will be traveling on May 10th for games on May 11, 12 and 13, then return home on May 14th.
USA Game Schedule
May 3: USA vs. China (1900 local time). First three games are in Na'nan.
May 4: USA vs. Australia (1900 local time)
May 5: USA vs. Brazil (1900 local time)
May 7: USA vs. Australia (1500 local time) Second three games will be in AnYuan
May 8: USA vs. Brazil (1945 local time)
May 9: USA vs. China (1945 local time)
May 11: USA vs. Brazil (1500 local time) Last three games will be in Dongxiang
May 12: USA vs. Australia (1945 local time)
May 13: USA vs. China (1945 local time)
Here's the final roster:
NetScouts Basketball USA Women's All-Stars
China Tour May 2013
Meghan Fulps PG 5'7 140 Santa Clara
1,297 career points, 11.3 ppg, 1.6 spg, Twice HM All-WCC & 3x Academic All-WCC
Jacqui Kalin PG 5'8 145 Northern Iowa
2 time MVC MVP, 19.5 ppg, 2,000+ points, 95.5% FT shooter was #1 in NCAA
Jamie Russell G 5'8 145 Illinois State
1st team All-MVC and two times all-Defense of MVC, 14.1 ppg, 92 steals this year
Adrian Ritchie G 5'11 150 Green Bay
1st team All-Horizon League,1st team all-defense,15p/5r/5a,led league in Asst. to T.O. Ratio
Lauren Oosdyke F 5'11 160 Northern Colorado
2 times 1st team all-Big Sky, 13.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.5 apg
Kate Thompson F/G 6'4 165 Michigan
14.3 ppg, 2nd team All-Big Ten, made 108 threes on season
Sam Ostarello F 6'2 180 Purdue
2nd team & 3rd team All Big Ten, 9.9 ppg & 10.0 rpg, 47 steals, 42 blocks
Samantha Heck F/C 6'2 180 Evansville
All-MVC 2nd team, 14.6 ppg/7.9 rpg, 91% FT shooter
Stephanie Sension F/C 6'3 185 Green Bay
9.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 53% FG, glue player on 29-win team
Morgan Johnson C 6'5 195 Iowa
All-Big Ten 2nd team, 55% shooter, 14.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg
Head Coach: Chris Denker, NetScouts Basketball
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Shure UK clamps down on counterfeiters
2012 update on fake & counterfeit Shure microphones
Shure Distribution UK is mounting a vigorous campaign to clamp down on rogue traders following another wave of counterfeit microphones flooding the marketplace.
The company says that counterfeit Shure microphones are currently being sold through a number of websites, while music shops around the UK are also receiving emails directly from traders offering to supply 'Shure' products.
Recently, thousands of pounds worth of fake products were seized by Sefton Council Trading Standards Service - acting on information provided by IP investigators Intellectual Property Management Services (IPMS) - following a raid on premises in Maghull, Liverpool. Another consignment was also intercepted at East Midlands Airport.
In Liverpool, three boxes containing 45 imitation Shure microphones, which usually sell for £120 each, were confiscated. Trading Standards officers worked with Merseyside police during the operation and a man was arrested for breaching the Trade Marks Act 1994.
Shure Europe GmbH has already mounted a hard-hitting Shure Against Counterfeiting campaign, covering the EMEA territories, designed to inform end-users about fake products; this is backed up with a series of guidelines. Back in the UK Dennis Harburn confirms that his company will have no hesitation in prosecuting traders contravening the Trade Marks Act 1994. They will also seek to close the offending web sites by contacting the Internet Service provider. He adds, "We will now run ad campaigns warning people against fake mics and to educate customers to the fact that they should only buy from authorised resellers."
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Police looking for suspicious vehicle seen near Elmwood Franklin School
Buffalo police are looking for a person of interest, and Elmwood Franklin School officials are warning parents about two recent incidents near the school, one involving a young man who motioned for a child to come to his small blue pickup truck last Wednesday evening.
Police say that the young man, driving a cobalt or royal-blue Ford pickup, pulled into a Middlesex Road driveway and attempted to lure the young boy toward the truck. The boy instead ran inside his home.
But authorities reported that a truck with the same description was seen Friday afternoon in the Middlesex-Meadow Road area and then driving around the school, which is located on New Amsterdam Avenue, just north of Amherst Street.
"Please take this opportunity to talk with your children about safety from strangers and remind them of how to respond in such a situation," school officials stated in a message to parents. "We do not want to cause alarm, but feel strongly about taking a precaution such as this."
Anyone with information about the driver is asked to call or text the Buffalo police confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255.


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Before Symbolic Math Toolbox™ was released, all numeric representations and arithmetic in MATLAB® were floating point.
In this article from 1994, Cleve Moler explains how Symbolic Math Toolbox changed that situation by employing a combination of unlimited precision integer and rational arithmetic, fixed-precision hardware floating-point arithmetic, variable-precision software floating-point arithmetic, and symbolic computer algebra. For rational operations on small matrices, the addition of "symbolic" to the menu of ways that MATLAB can represent numbers made it possible to obtain exact answers.


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Governor Fletcher Participates in Rally to Support Pending Anti-Drug Legislation
Governor Ernie Fletchers Communications OfficeGovernor Fletcher Participates in Rally to Support Pending Anti-Drug Legislation Press Release Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Contact Information: Jodi Whitaker 502-564-2611
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Ernie Fletcher today participated in an anti-drug rally to support pending substance abuse legislation. Several significant bills designed to tackle the drug problem in Kentucky are being reviewed during the final days of the session.
"Fighting drugs is a mission that brings us all together because by putting policy and people above politics we can restore devastated families and communities," said Governor Fletcher. "By working together can we treat addiction, teach our children about the dangers of drugs and enforce the laws against drugs in Kentucky."
Substance abuse has an especially significant impact upon children and families of drug users. The devastating effects of drugs were highlighted by Marcus Kidd, a fifth-grade student at Rogers Elementary School in Wolfe County, who spoke at today's rally.
"When I was just three years old my mom and dad were on drugs," said Kidd, reading from an essay he wrote as president of his school's UNITE Club. "They would leave us and go get drugs. Sometimes we would go with them. … Since drugs mess with your mind we got beat with sticks, cords, their hand, and spatulas. Plus we had to move a lot. Our trailer went from really nice to horrible. They sold our beds, refrigerator, sink, stove, TV and toys for drugs."
"It's no secret Eastern Kentucky has been devastated because of illegal drugs. Today is one more example of how our region is uniting together in order to stand up and say we have had enough," said Karen Engle, executive director of UNITE. "Enough loss of life, enough wasted potential, and too many children suffering at the hands of addiction. We are here to ask legislators to stand with us in this important fight."
Tom Coderre, a former Rhode Island state senator who fought his own cocaine addiction, also participated to stress the importance of intervention and treatment. "You don't realize it is happening when it is going on. I'm not unlike many people. I was in denial," said Coderre, who recently joined Faces and Voices of Recovery as the organization's national field director. "If you seek help early you don't have to lose everything."
The substance abuse bills include:
Senate Bill 129 (sponsored by Senator Stivers)
Hidden compartment Unclaimed property/moneySenate Bill 88 (sponsored by Senator Stivers)
Asset forfeiture revisions Enhanced Internet pharmacy legislation Electronic monitoring of pseudoephedrine purchasesSenate Bill 34 (sponsored by Senator Kelly)
Pre-trial drug diversion bill Senate Bill 67 (sponsored by Senator Jones)
Reducing DUI aggravating BAC .18 to .15 Driving under the influence of drugsSenate Bill 129 will make it a violation of state law if a person knowingly possesses a vehicle with a false, hidden or secret compartment intended to conceal illegal items from law enforcement. The bill will also allow officers during the course of conducting an investigation who seize unclaimed property or money to claim if no one comes forward. The money or property will be transferred to the officer's employing agency for official use provided that the agency has made a bona fide effort to return the money or property to its lawful owner.
Senate Bill 88 holds pharmacies as well as physicians, consumers and "internet brokers" accountable for their involvement in illegal drug trafficking. The bill will require an in-person examination of a patient and precludes physicians who have no relationship with a patient other than an internet questionnaire before prescribing controlled substances. This legislation will also connect Kentucky pharmacies electronically and record pseudoephedrine purchasing data at the point of sale. Individuals who are purchasing from numerous sources will immediately be identified.
"This legislation is important to our comprehensive approach to preventing substance abuse in Kentucky," said Senator Robert Stivers (R-Manchester). "The components of this bill will make Kentucky's communities safer."
Senate Bill 34 will require the Department of Corrections to operate an intensive secured substance abuse recovery program for substance abusers seeking or utilizing pretrial diversion in certain circumstances. The bill will also allow the jail health triage system to screen for substance abuse risk factors for certain felony offenders, it will require pre-trial screening of felony substance abuse offenders and to allow testing and treatment as a condition of pre-trial release.
"Creative programming like this is truly an investment in Kentucky's future that can't be quantified," said Senator Dan Kelly (R-Springfield). "For investments on the 'front-end' – where we reach out to those in need before they have gone to prison - saves taxpayers money that includes not only the costs of incarceration, but quite probably a continued cycle of crime. And no one can put a price on broken homes, domestic violence and other tragedies families are suffering in this state because of a loved one's drug addiction."
Senate Bill 67 will create a "per se" violation of the DUI statute if the driver has at least a certain amount of a controlled substance, such as amphetamine, cocaine, heroin and other substances in the urine or blood. It will reduce the DUI aggravating BAC from .18 to .15.
"Driving under the influence involving drugs is a huge issue, especially in the region I represent. This legislation will assist prosecutors as they attempt to litigate these types of cases," said Senator Ray Jones (D-Pikeville). "Senate Bill 67 is a vital step in ensuring that our roadways are safer to travel as a result of strengthening impaired driving statutes."
"It is critical that law enforcement work together to combat the drug epidemic facing our citizens," said Attorney General Greg Stumbo. "KBI agents are currently training other law enforcement agencies on the Internet Pharmacy law and will continue to enforce it and yield results beyond the $1.5 million in drugs already seized."


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What is going on with the weather? On Saturday we were desperately seeking cover from the Sun's mighty rays and now, we're sitting indoors, the fire's on, with our thermals on underneath about four layers of woollen clothing.
Okay, so it's not that cold. But it is wet and miserable.
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Okay, so there may be better apps out there in terms of weather forecasts. There are probably apps with a lot more detailed and accurate satellite imagery. But you can bet your bottom dollar that there aren't any weather apps that look as stunning as Weather HD.
After setting your location you can get weather forecasts in daily or three hourly intervals with the forecast displayed with a superb, crisp looking video. The best of which has to be this rain forecast - the video is so crystal clear and is shot in such a beautiful way that the grass and rain drops almost look 3D.
If the forecast is for night-time then the videos are all shot at night. There's also various different videos for each scenario, so you won't always see the same one for cloudy etc. The time is displayed as well, so if you set your iPad on a frame, and left it on when you had friends over, then you'd have the sexiest digital clock/barometer going.
It's a simple but very effective app that kind of shows off everything that is good about the iPad. It's web connected, it's real time, it's easy to use and it just looks so damn cool.
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Jump Off Rock has always been a hot spot for catching the sunset over a sweeping view of the Blue Ridge, but once a year it's transformed into a huge block party complete with bluegrass and barbecue.
Jump Off Rock has always been a hot spot for catching the sunset over a sweeping view of the Blue Ridge, but once a year it's transformed into a huge block party complete with bluegrass and barbecue.
From 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, the Laurel Park Civic Association will hold its fifth annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival at Jump Off Rock, which will feature three bands this year.
"It's becoming a tradition," says Meredith Keever, member of the LPCA board of directors. "I think people really look forward to it."
This year, not one but three bluegrass bands will hit the stage: Appalachian Fire, The Rocky Flats Bluegrass Band and Bobby and the Blue Ridge Tradition.
Pit Boss Bar-B-Que will provide a full buffet meal.
"We had Pitt Boss last year, and it was fabulous," Keever says.
This year's event is expected to draw more than 500 people. Gates will open at 3 p.m.
"To enjoy music in the cool evenings with outstanding vistas is just magical," says Carey O'Cain, mayor of the town of Laurel Park.
"All of the funds earned by the LPCA goes towards town enhancements, improving the quality of life in our town," O'Cain adds.
The association not only provides opportunities for Laurel Park residents to meet and socialize, it also focuses on town improvements such as regular roadside cleanup projects and improvements to Rhododendron Lake Park, to name just a few activities.
"We exist to make Laurel Park as good as it can be," Keever says.
O'Cain, who was president of the Laurel Park Civic Association when the first Jump Off Rock festival was held, notes that this event is organized by the Laurel Park Civic Association, which has no affiliation with town governance.
Attendance is limited to 670, and both Keever and O'Cain recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Tickets are available at the Laurel Park Wine Market and at the Laurel Park Town Hall.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 12, and no charge for children younger than 6.
This year, there will not be a shuttle bus, because Keever assures there is ample parking on Laurel Park Highway and on side streets, which she says has always been well-controlled by the Laurel Park Police.
She adds that if anyone has trouble walking from their car, they can be dropped off at the festival site.
"The sunset at Jump Off provides an amazing setting," Keever says. "It's really very intimate, though there are people all around you — it's a big, open space."
Keever adds that some folks bring tables with tablecloths and flowers, or just a knapsack and canteen.
Bringing either elaborate or simple gear is fine, but LPCA does encourage people to bring chairs and welcomes people to bring coolers with beer and wine.
"You can meet and greet with your neighbors," Keever says. "It's like a big lawn party."
The event is not exclusively for Laurel Park residents, and Keever says all are welcome.
The use of the park at Jump Off Rock, which is at the terminus of Laurel Park Highway, has a long history of use as a gathering spot.
Up until the 1960s, Jump Off Rock was used monthly as an entertainment venue for music and square dances, O'Cain says.
"In 2007, the Laurel Park Civic Association decided to reinitiate this concept and approached the town for permission," he says. "The beginning included (the) Bluegrass Concert on the Rock and has been very successful."
Since then, concerts have included both bluegrass and rock 'n' roll.


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Since initial launch of SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services in January 2004, I've had the opportunity to give more than 100 demonstrations of the product. One piece of feedback often received from customers was Reporting Services needed an end-user reporting tool. Microsoft listened to the request and created Report Builder, a new, ad hoc reporting tool in SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services.You use Visual Studio 2005's Business Intelligence Development Studio—a set of project types within Visual Studio 2005—to create and customize a report model (the underlying metadata layer that makes end-user reporting possible). Once a model is set up your end users use Report Builder to author their own reports. Report Builder is designed to let users who don't have a lot of database experience create reports without having to understand how to build a query to extract data.
I've divided the process of creating a report into three phases: creating a report model in Visual Studio 2005 (which includes setting up the data source, the data source view, and the report model), deploying the report model to a report server, and authoring a report. You'll need these tools: Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services, and .NET Framework 2.0.
Phase 1: Create a Report Model in Visual Studio 2005
Similar to other SQL Server 2005 components, you start by using Visual Studio 2005 to create a new project for your report model. Choose Business Intelligence Projects as the project type and use Report Model Project as the template.
Create a data source. Once you create a new project, the next step is to define one or more data sources in the Report Model Project. Report Builder currently supports SQL Server version 7.0 or higher as a data source. Analysis Services 2005 is also a valid data source (though you won't see this as an option in a Report Model Project—for more information see the sidebar "Creating Report Models"). To create a data source, right-click the Data Source folder in the Solution Explorer window to start the Data Source Wizard. For this example, use the AdventureWorks sample relational database that ships with SQL Server 2005.
Create a Data Source View. A Data Source View (DSV), as the name implies, is a way to select a subset of tables and views from the data source.To create a data source view, right-click the Data Source Views folder in the Solution Explorer window and select the Add New Data SourceView menu item to start the DSV Wizard. The wizard lets you select tables and views from a target database. After completing the wizard, you can add calculated columns to an existing table or view, or create entirely new views (called Named Queries to avoid confusion with actual views that already exist in the database). I'll select all of the tables and not make additional customizations at this time.
Create a report model. A report model is a metadata description of a data source and the relationships between its entities. This is where the fun begins. To create a report model, right-click on the Report Models folder in the Solution Explorer window and select the Add New Report Model menu item to start the Report Model Wizard. When the Select Data SourceView page appears, select the appropriate data source view. When the Select report model generation rules form appears, leave the default settings that Figure 1 shows. Although the wizard provides a description for each rule, here are a few key points:
- Entities and Attributes. Tables, views, and named queries are entities in a report model (and in the Report Builder client). For example, the first two rule options relate to how the wizard will create an entity based on the underlying Data Source View. Table columns are attributes.
- Aggregates. By default, the Report Model Wizard will automatically create sum, minimum, average, and maximum aggregations for numeric attributes; the wizard can also create date aggregates and counts that represent the number of unique instances within an entity.These aggregations provide additional information that's useful from a reporting and analytical standpoint (e.g., the number of orders you had last month).
- Roles. A role in a report model refers to relationships between entities—a report model role shouldn't be confused with a security role. When an end-user creates a report, Report Builder uses these roles to automatically filter entities, which makes it easier for the end user to navigate and select related items in a report model.
After you choose rules, the Report Model Wizard prompts you to collect Model Statistics. The wizard uses Model Statistics to generate and set default properties in a report model. The data-model generation process stores these statistics in the data source view. For example, the Report Model Designer counts the unique instances of each entity and uses these counts to determine when to display a drop-down list of values in a parameter list versus forcing the user to search for a value.
Finally, on the Completing the Wizard page, enter a report model name and click Run to complete the wizard. The wizard builds the model, which can take several minutes depending upon the size of the report model.The wizard makes two passes at the source database before it displays the output of the report model. During the first pass, the wizard processes the rules responsible for creating entities, attributes, date variations, aggregations, and roles. The second pass pertains to advanced rule processing, which I don't cover in this article.
On the Report Model output window that Figure 2 shows, scroll down to find Status in the left pane and you'll see the warning message that Figure 3 shows. This message brings up an important point: If a primary key doesn't exist for a table, you should set a primary key for underlying tables so that each row of data is uniquely identified when you run a report in Report Builder.You can set a logical primary key by using the Data Source View Designer; highlight one or more columns and select the Data Source View-Set Logical Primary Key menu item.
Figure 2 shows the Report Model output window; entities are in the left pane and attributes and roles are in the right pane. Behind the scenes, report models are defined by using an XML language called Semantic Model Definition Language (SMDL), so the file extension for report model files is .smdl.
Phase 2: Deploy the Report Model to a Report Server
Now that we've selected a data source and created a data source view and a report model, it's time to set some deployment options and deploy the data source and report model files to a report server.To set deployment options, right-click the Project entity in the Solution Explorer and set TargetServerURL to the URL of your Report Server (e.g., http://localhost/ReportServer). If you've used SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services before, you'll notice a new deployment option, TargetDataSourceFolder, that makes it easier to centralize and reuse data sources across different projects.
Phase 3: Author a Report
Now we're going to switch hats and play the part of an end user. In your browser, type the location of the machine on which Reporting Services is running (e.g., http://localhost/Reports) to bring up the Report Manager. Next, start the Report Builder client by clicking the new Report Builder button in the Report Manager. Report Builder leverages the new Visual Studio 2005 ClickOnce deployment model, which means that Report Builder will automatically install itself on the end user's machine. (Remember, Report Builder requires .NET Framework 2.0 to be installed on the client machine.)
Select a data source and design the report layout. You need to select a data source and a report layout (i.e., table, matrix, chart) before you generate a report—Report Builder doesn't support free-form reports. For the first sample report, I selected the Example1 data source and a matrix report layout to display sales data across time.Then I clicked OK.The Explorer pane in Figure 4 lists the model entities in the Entities list box. (If you don't see the Explorer pane, select View, Explorer from the Report Builder toolbar.) Select the Sales Territory entity in the Entities list box. Notice the Fields list box displays fields that are specific to Sales Territory.
Select the Group field and drag it to the row groups section of the report layout window, as Figure 4 shows. Alternately, you can double-click the Group field to get the same result. Notice that after you put the Group field in the report layout window, Report Builder filters the Entities list to show only entities related to Sales Territory. This filtering feature makes it easier for an end user to navigate through a report model, and the filtering also prevents a user from joining unrelated entities together. Place the Name field to the right of the Group field in the row groups section in the report layout window.
Next, in the Entities list box under the SalesTerritory entity select the Sales Order Header role, as Figure 5 shows. In the Fields list box, expand the Ship Date field, and drag the Ship Year attribute to the columns groups section, which is on the right side of the report layout window. Finally, we'll add numeric data to the totals section in the report layout window. In the Fields list box, drag the Total Sub Total field into the totals section in the report layout window, as Figure 5 shows.You can format the numeric data by selecting all 6 numeric fields at one time, right-clicking, and selecting Format. Enter a report title. The report layout should look similar to Figure 5.
Run a report. Click Run Report in the Report Builder toolbar to run the report. When you look at the output, you'll notice that Report Builder automatically adds some interesting details: It totals and calculates row and column subtotals and totals, adds row-level sorting to the Group and Territory fields, and dynamically generates hyperlinks for each Sub Total value. Move your cursor over a Sub Total, click on the hyperlink, and a new report (named Sales Order Headers) displays.This report doesn't exist; Report Builder creates it on the fly by inferring the relationships between report entities. Similarly, you can select a Sales Order Number to display a new report, then click #Sales Order Details, and so on.This feature provides end users with an "infinite drill-through" facility to explore the report data.
Save a report. To save the report to the report server, select File, then Save from the Report Builder menu. After the report has been saved, you can view, manage, and secure the report as you would if you used Visual Studio 2005 Report Designer to build the report.
Create a Report by Using the Table Report Layout
Now let's use the table report layout to generate a second report, and this time we'll select settings that will return a list of Sales Persons by Territory for a given Territory Group. I've chosen this report to highlight a few areas we need to address in our initial Report Model. Select File, New from the Report Builder toolbar. Select the Example1 data source and a table (columnar) report layout. Locate and select the Sales Person entity in the Entities list box and drag the # Commission Pct field into the column fields section in the report layout window. (If you don't see this field, expand the Total Commission Pct group.) As before, Report Builder filters the Entities list to show only the entities related to Sales Person. Drag the Total Sales Quota and Total Sales YTD fields to the right of Commission Pct in the report layout window.
Next, in the Entities list box, select Sales Person under the Sales Person entity—this role is a pointer to the Employee entity, but the Report Model Wizard named the role Sales Person. Under the Sales Person role, you'll see another list of roles. Select the Contact role and drag the Last Name and First Name entity fields to the left of the Total Commission Pct field in the report layout window. In the report layout window, right-click each gray column tab and deselect the Show Group Sub Totals option to remove the subtotal field associated with the First Name and Commission Pct fields.
Finally, we'll add a drop-down box so you can filter the report by Sales Territory. Click the Filter icon in the Report Builder toolbar (or select Report, Filter in the Report Builder menu); the Filter Data window appears. In the Entities list box, select the Territory role (under the Sales Person entity) and drag the Name field into the Filter pane. Select Northwest from the drop-down box, right-click Territory in the filter pane, and select the Prompt menu item. You'll see a green question mark next to Territory which indicates you can configure this filter when you view this report. Now your report should look similar to Figure 6.
What could we have done in our model to make this report easier to author? For starters, it would have saved time to include an Employee's Name field in the Sales Person entity. A Full Name field would have been nice, as well, to make it easier for us to display the person's complete name without worrying about extra Sub Totals. Although Report Builder lets an end user format numeric values, it would be nice if Report Builder formatted these values for us.
I'm sure you can think of other improvements, but we have enough to get started with. To continue learning how to organize and customize entities, combine attributes, and change format properties, see the Web-exclusive sidebar "Refining a Report Model."
Report Builder is a welcome addition to Reporting Services. Although I think it's unlikely that IT Professionals will ever get out of the report-writing business entirely, I think Report Builder empowers users who are familiar with data at a business level, but aren't comfortable using Visual Studio 2005 to build a report.


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South Dakota State's Megan Waytashek is the Mid-Major College Basketball Player of the Week
Things are going very well for South Dakota State these days.
The Jackrabbits are a perfect 7-0 after the first half of the Summit League schedule and now junior Megan Waytashek is the College Sports Madness Summit League Mid-Major Player of the Week.
The Lino Lakes, Minnesota native averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals while shooting 32 percent from the field and 82 percent from the free throw line.
Waytashek led SDSU with 20 points in Sunday's win over South Dakota.
The Jackrabbits open the second half of the Summit League schedule at Fort Wayne Thursday night.


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Depending on how you look at it, forwards Max Sauve and Lane MacDermid were either saved from having to go on the Bruins' team-building excursion or they missed out.
Regardless, the Bruins assigned both to the Providence (AHL) farm club prior to departing for their trip.
The roster now stands at 25, including injured defenseman Steven Kampfer. My guess is that minus third goaltender Anton Khudobin, this will be the roster you see when the Bruins host Philadelphia in the season opener Thursday at TD Garden. That would mean Jordan Caron and Chris Clark, who would sign something close to a minimum contract, would both be on the team. It also puts to rest the thought that the Bruins would cut bait with Benoit Pouliot without giving him a chance to prove what he can do in the regular season.
The Bruins' team-building activity was still a secret to everyone but the team's brass. We'll find out more Monday afternoon during a conference call.


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On The Stupidity Of Blocking Firefox Users
from the think-this-through-for-a-second... dept
Just like with the full vs. partial RSS debate, people need to get past the idea that every single visitor needs to be monetized. Instead, recognize the indirect benefits of having more users. Even if a Firefox user doesn't buy something or click on an ad, he or she may tell someone else about the site and they may click on an ad or buy something. Word of mouth is an ongoing process -- and even if someone doesn't directly contribute to the revenue of a site, the fact that they potentially could cause others to drive revenue is the key. For example, here at Techdirt, we make our money by connecting companies that need insightful analysis with the experts in the Techdirt Insight Community for collaborative analysis and by providing news and trend analysis to all sorts of companies, large and small. Techdirt, the blog, helps promote those services -- even if the vast majority of our readers never pay for either service. However, they've helped make Techdirt incredibly popular, driving additional brand recognition and helping us sell a lot more from the corporate side of the business. So even though only a tiny percentage of our readers provide revenue, there's tremendous benefit in getting as many others aware of us and reading the blog as possible.


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Series Returns To Garden [VIDEO]
Home ice advantage has shifted back to the Boston Bruins as their playoff series with the Canadiens returns to the Boston Garden tonight for game #5.Following Matt Fraser's overtime goal on Thursday the series is tied at 2 games apiece. The game four shutout by the Bruins also stopped the 6-game scoring streak by Montreal's P.K. Subban.
You can hear the game live on Sports Radio 92.9 The ticket with coverage starting at 6:30.