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It is well established that the names and attributes of Allah are a matter that is limited to what is mentioned in the Qur'aan and Sunnah, i.e., they can only be known from the Islamic texts that mentioned them, and there is no room in this matter for ijtihaad or qiyaas (analogy) or istihsaan (personal view).
Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Allah cannot be described except in the terms in which He described Himself or His Messenger described Him, and that cannot go beyond what is mentioned in the Qur'aan and hadeeth.
End quote from Majmoo' al-Fataawa, 5/26
Al-Khaazin said in his Tafseer (3/136):
The words of Allah (interpretation of the meaning): "so call on Him by them" [Ghaafir 40:65] means: call upon Allah by His names by which He called Himself or His Messenger called him. This indicates that the names of Allah, may He be exalted, are are matter to be based solely on the texts of the Qur'aan and saheeh hadeeths with no room for human opinion. What indicates that this opinion is correct and supports it is the fact that it is permissible to say Ya Jawaad but it is not permissible to say Ya Sakhi (even though both mean the same, i.e. Generous); and it is permissible to say Ya 'Aalim but it is not permissible to say Ya 'Aaqil (even though both mean knowing). End quote.
Any names or attributes of Allah that are not mentioned in the Qur'aan or Sunnah cannot be known by any means, because knowledge of the names and attributes of Allah is restricted to what is mentioned in them (the Qur'aan and Sunnah), and whatever we have no knowledge of, we leave the knowledge thereof to the One Who knows it, as in the du'aa' for relief from distress: "… as'aluka bi kulli ismin huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka aw anzaltahu fi kitaabika aw 'allamtahu ahadan min khalqika aw ista'tharta bihi fi 'ilm il-ghaybi 'andaka … (… I ask You by every Name belonging to You which You named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or You taught to any of Your creation, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with You…)." Narrated by Ahmad, 3704; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Saheehah, 199
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
This indicates that Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, has names and attributes that He has preserved in the knowledge of the unseen with Him to the exclusion of His creation; they are not known to any angel who is close to Him or any Prophet who was sent. It is sufficient for us to admit our helplessness and stop at the limit of what has been permitted to us concerning that. So we should neither go to extremes concerning it nor ignore the issue altogether. End quote.
Badaa'i' al-Fawaa'id, 2/413
Thus it becomes clear that ascribing to Allah the name mentioned, Zaahir, or any other name that is not mentioned in an Islamic text, is overstepping the permitted limit and speaking about Allah, may He be exalted, without knowledge.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
It is not permissible to ascribe any name or attribute to Allah, may He be exalted, that is not mentioned in the Qur'aan or Sunnah, because that is speaking about Allah, may He be exalted, without knowledge, and Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Say (O Muhammad SAW): (But) the things that my Lord has indeed forbidden are Al-Fawâhish (great evil sins, every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse,) whether committed openly or secretly, sins (of all kinds), unrighteous oppression, joining partners (in worship) with Allâh for which He has given no authority, and saying things about Allâh of which you have no knowledge"
[al-A 'raaf 7:33]
"And follow not (O man i.e., say not, or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge. Verily! The hearing, and the sight, and the heart, of each of those one will be questioned (by Allah)"
[al-Isra' 17:36].
End quote from Majmoo' Fataawa wa Rasaa'il Ibn 'Uthaymeen, 4/230
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The Sapphires
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Director: Wayne Blair
Running time: 103 mins Released: 9th November 2012
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Four young women living in a remote Aboriginal mission in the '60s find their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet a hapless Irishman. Sisters and singers Gail (Deborah Mailman), Julie (Jessica Mauboy) and Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell), together with their cousin Kay (Shari Sebbens) are spotted by talent scout Dave (Chris O'Dowd). He gets them away from country and western classics and into soul music. He decides to brand them as the new Supremes for Australia, and manages their image in the hope that they will become popular. Soon The Sapphires have bagged their first official gig singing for the troops in Vietnam. A feel-good celebration of friendship, music and love, the film is based on a true story and features lively renditions of soul classics.
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Lions meet Christmas challenge
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions and LaPaz Lions billed their joint 2010 Toys for Tots campaign, "a bigger challenge."
More than 1,500 toys, 63 food boxes for families with children and six more for senior citizens, record monetary contributions, boxes of donated clothes and winter wear, and a burgeoning number of community volunteers later, the groups certainly met the challenge.
Both Lions clubs spent the past several weeks raking in items, with a single blitz day in each town, as well as donation boxes located throughout the community.
Eligible families, selected through the efforts of the LaVille schools, township trustees, churches, and concerned individuals, streamed to the Union-North Ambulance Service building Saturday morning to partake of the community's generosity and chat with Santa Claus. Even Rep. Joe Donnelly made an appearance for the second year in a row.
"We exceeded last year in terms of food, toys, and monetary donations," Lakeville Lion and project chairman Dave Court said. "We enjoy the people, and they really appreciate what we do; we even had two or three people in tears.
"We have had some neat toys donated this year," he added. "We had a rocking horse, expensive Lincoln Logs, shopping carts, bikes, a work bench, little kitchen set, just a very nice selection."
A nice selection that widened many eyes and brightened many a young face among the nearly 170 toy recipients.
"The children's faces light up when they see the toys and Santa," Lakeville Lion Vic Fischer, assistant project chairman, said. "The community responded more than generously. For some families this is the only Christmas they'll have this year. If we can give a little joy and help people, why, that's what we're here for."
Started in 2003 by the Lakeville Lions, the LaPaz club joined the annual drive in 2009 and upped its presence this year.
"We're enjoying the experience," LaPaz Lion Al Burch said. "We did better at our blitz this year; we hope to do even better next year. Several people in the LaPaz area donated generously. I think we're doing a lot of good, and we appreciate the opportunity to work together as Lions to help the community."
This year's efforts also received a boost from the Lakeville Community Sons of the American Legion, with increased toy and monetary aid, as well as manpower with Commander Brad Lee, Finance Officer Clint Richards, and member Loren Richards hauling out food boxes Saturday morning.
Richards said his participation in last year's distribution day prompted him to join the Lakeville Lions and encourage the Sons of the American Legion's heightened involvement.
"We're here to help kids, make them smile, and make sure people have something for Christmas," Loren Richards said. "Lakeville's my hometown, too, and I want to help people in any way I can. To see the kids going out of here smiling and happy is really neat. Probably some people are afraid to ask for help. A lot of people are struggling and do need help, and that's what we're here to do."
Lee said the sight of rows of tables loaded with a seemingly never-ending supply of toys was an eye-opening one.
"I didn't know there would be this many toys for the kids," Lee said. "It's very well-organized, extremely efficient, just a great event for the community. Any community-based function, anything we can do to help, we'll do. We look forward to assisting with Toys for Tots in the future."
And the Sons of the American Legion can take a good deal of credit for the volume and variety of toys.
"After the blitz (the Lions) needed more stuff for 13- to 15-year-olds, so two of us went and bought toys for that age group," Clint Richards said. "Today it's been great to watch those little eyes light up when they see toys, or even a pair of gloves. These kids are just thrilled."
Court stressed that any leftover money will go toward the Lakeville Lions' involvement with Angel Food Ministries to feed needy people in the Lakeville-LaPaz area.
Meanwhile, with the drive expanding each year a bigger venue is in the cards.
"We've gone from 65 toys in the first year to more than 1,500 this year," Court said. "We've outgrown (the ambulance building). The amazing thing is we don't solicit money; we're just the conduit for the community."
And what explains the success?
"All the proceeds stay in the community; people see the results," Fischer said. "We're currently looking for a larger facility; that measures the success."


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Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are expecting their first child together this fall, the actress's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
The True Blood costars met on the set of the hit HBO show and have been married since August 2010. Moyer has two children — Lilac, 10, and Billy, 12 — from a previous relationship.
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In 2007 IUPUI University Library partnered with the IUPUI Graduate Office to begin providing open access to students' theses and dissertations. In our promotional activities we focused on the benefits to students. Their scholarship is:
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- archived and maintained by professionals under current technological best practices.
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The majority of departments made the decision to move to the online submission of theses and dissertations with various iterations of this process. All departments were excited about streamlining the submission process through online submission. A few departments moved to digital only submission, meaning no print version was created. A few departments determined that digital submission and open access made sense but they also wanted print versions archived with 1 copy housed in the department and 1 copy in the library's archives. Most departments struck a balance, wanting to move to digital submission and open access but not quite ready to do away with print all together. These departments housed 1 print copy in their department collection in additional uploading to the library run open archive. What we've discovered is that many individual faculty within the departments forget or never knew that the digital, openly accessible versions exist, referring only to the print collections in their own departments when needing to consult past theses.
We recently received the following email, "One of our bound copies of a dissertation seems to have sprouted legs and walked away. Another student was hoping to review it in preparation for writing her thesis, and I was wondering if by any chance the library might have access to such things? Thanks for any advice/info you can offer."
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Dee Chandler spoke frankly last week about her experience as the former director of the Kiowa County Economic Development office.
Dee Chandler spoke frankly last week about her experience as the former director of the Kiowa County Economic Development office.
"From the get go it was an uphill battle," said Chandler. "There is a percentage of the county that doesn't even think the position [of Economic Development Director] should exist."
The county entity, based in Greensburg was formed in the aftermath of the May 2007 tornado to "attract and retain business and industry" in Kiowa County.
Chandler said that there were a number of past, present and future challenges in achieving that goal.
"We have no wage appropriate housing," she said. "We have two ends of housing here, we have high-end housing and low-income housing, but nothing in the middle. It is very hard to bring businesses in when you have no affordable housing."
Most agree that construction costs are at least in part to blame for slow growth in the local housing sector.
Construction of new housing can cost upwards of $200,000, but the finished homes are typically valuated for much less.
Chandler also talked about the disproportionate number of government jobs in the county and described it as "top heavy."
The Economic Development office, primarily funded by city and county contributions, operates on a $63,000 annual budget. City of Greensburg is the biggest contributor, accounting for nearly half of its operating funds.
Chandler said that though the city continued to contribute to her office (the city council approved payment of $30,000 to support the office earlier this year), Mayor Dixson and City Administrator Ed Truelove circumvented her office when they brokered the $161,000 five-year agreement with the Center For Innovation (CFI).
"They formed their own economic development department," she said. "I felt it usurped my position."
Chandler, who said she had been involved in talks between Dixson and CFI for nearly two years, had been asked by Dixson to speak on his behalf at an out-of-town engagement on June 4.
The same day Dixson and Truelove drove to Arlington, Texas, to hear a proposal from CFI president Wes Jurey.
Chandler said she was never told about the meeting.
"They did that behind my office's back and behind the board's back," she said. "I didn't even know they went. I wouldn't have even known if I hadn't been at the city council meeting [on June 4]. I think that was the beginning of the end right there."
The city council approved the five-year deal with CFI on July 12, with only Councilwoman Erica Goodman voting against the agreement.
"We completely support the Economic Development board and their initiatives," said Truelove on Tuesday. "The economic board does not have the ability to enter into a partnership with CFI. It takes a city or county to do that. I think at that time it was decided that the Eco Dev board could be a part of that process as a contributing member, but they can't sign a contract."
When asked what the Economic Development office and/or Chandler had contributed to the agreement between the city and CFI, Truelove declined to comment citing it as a personnel issue.
Truelove acknowledged that he had spoken with Chandler about the CFI deal, but only after it had been presented to the council.
Chandler said that without support from the city of Greensburg, the future director would have significant challenges. But, she said that the Eco Dev board, which includes Tom Corns, Elmer Davis, Rick Sheerer (Pres.), Monica Hays and Sue Greenleaf, were not singly focused on Greensburg and that they had always acted on behalf of the entire county.
"I thought that the economic development corporation was very focused on the county as a whole," she said. "They didn't want to just focus on Greensburg."
Sheerer echoed Chandler sentiment when reached for comment on Tuesday.
"The economic development board represents Mullinville, Haviland and Greenburg," he said. "It represents everything in Kiowa County. Now, on a daily basis we probably dealt with more Greensburg stuff."
Sheerer said that the position would continue and that the board has begun preparations to replace Chandler, though it hasn't advertised the opening.
"We think it's an important role. We're going to try to fill it locally, that's our plans," said Sheerer. "But we will look outside the county as well. We think it's an important part of the growth of the county."


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You'll find wine festivals in Florence more often than in any European city, and during the summer they run almost every week. In addition, every restaurant, every cafe, sometimes every vendor on the street sells Florence's best wines.
These grapes give Chianti a unique flavor, with a fruity aroma and spicy undernotes. Most Chiantis only have 70% Sangiovese grapes, with a blend of white grapes as the other ingredients, but all are of high quality. Chianti is inexpensive as wines go, and it goes down smooth and easily.
If you want a finer Chianti, you can pick up a Chianti Riserva, which are aged for 38 months rather than the traditional four to seven months. Drier Chiantis are labeled Chianti Superiore (but the Chianti Classico is never labeled Superiore).
Trebbiano toscano is a sweet white grape, and it and malvasia grapes are the typical blend added to chiantis that aren't pure Sangiovese. Trebbianos are often converted into brandies, which is good as the wine itself is very mildly flavored and does not keep well. If you're looking for a wine that keeps well and that you can transport home, don't go for this one; instead, have it for dinner in Florence with your fish or chicken dishes.
Pomino Vin Santo is the most popular of the trebbiano-based wines in Tuscany, and it is a white wine blend of trebbiano and malvasia grapes. It's a dry wine with a fruity, nutty flavor.
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Brek Shea scored the game's only goal as the Stars and Stripes coasted past Panama in the CONCACAF tournament's final without their coach to claim the 2013 title.
With Klinsmann sitting in a booth high above the playing field at Soldier Field, the Stars and Stripes overcame their coach's suspension and dominated Panama to walk away with a 1-0 victory and a Gold Cup title in front of a crowd 57,900 on Sunday afternoon.
Brek Shea scored the lone goal in the 69th minute in a match the U.S. controlled from start to finish with 69 percent of the possession, pushing the team's record winning streak to 11 games.
"They had an amazing spirit in this group," Klinsmann said. "They badly wanted this competition and they deserved it. By far the best team of the tournament was the United States."
The U.S. has now won five Gold Cups, but this is the first trophy for Klinsmann, who took over the national squad two years ago and has the team headed in the right direction ahead of next summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Klinsmann was suspended for the match after getting tossed out of his team's 3-1 victory over Honduras in the semifinals last Wednesday. In Klinsmann's absence, his two assistant coaches, Martin Vasquez and Andreas Herzog, handled responsibilities from the sideline.
Their first major coaching decision came in the 23rd minute when they subbed out Stuart Holden after the midfielder went down with a knee injury caused by a collision with Panama's Alberto Quintero. Holden, who has been battling knee injuries for the last two years, was replaced by Mix Diskerud.
"We are very, very sad for him and it's not looking good for Stu," Klinsmann said after the match. "Hopefully we can get him back on track."
Holden's injury, which is being called a sprained knee and will be evaluated further, overshadowed anything that happened on the field in a first half that lacked any real scoring chances for the Americans.
But things would go much more smoothly for the hosts in the second half.
Playing with a sense of urgency, Landon Donovan nearly drew a penalty kick shortly after halftime when he kicked the ball into a defender's hand, but the referee decide it was incidental contact. Moments later, he headed a cross just wide of the goal.
With full momentum on their side, the much-anticipated goal would come in the 69th minute. Donovan whiffed on a cross from Alejandro Bedoya but the ball rolled to Shea at the far post for an easy tap-in goal.
Shea, who had recorded his first international goal earlier in the tournament against Costa Rica, scored just 43 seconds after entering the match for Joe Corona.
"In two games he was at the right time in the right spot in the deciding two games of this tournament," Klinsmann said.
After the goal, Klinsmann left his box and would appear on the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate with the mostly reserve side that proved how deep the U.S. player pool has gotten since the German-born boss took over.
"They gave me a pretty nice champagne shower," Klinsmann said.


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Dr. Schwartz candidly discusses the challenges as well as the rewards of connecting with Spirit. He poses several important questions. What if our feelings of emptiness, loneliness, hopelessness, and meaninglessness are actually fostered by our belief in a "spiritless" Universe? What if our physical hunger is symptomatic of a greater spiritual hunger? What if Spirit is actually all around us, ready to fill us with energy, hope, and direction, if we are ready to ingest it? What if Spirit is like air and water, readily available for us to draw within; that is, if we choose to seek it?
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I have never gotten comfortable with having group sex even though I have done it a number of times. More than what I can count on my fingers and toes, which dishonors them for all their hard work. It did make my hands strong for guitar and motorcycle, but as for getting anything out of it besides having lots of sex I came up empty handed.
What is my main problem with group sex? It's never sexy. That's the plain truth, and that's quite a disappointment. I realize that the importance of sex is intimacy, the soul and all its components laid bare and set in front of another, and group sex, although it does affect the machinations of it, doesn't accomplish it. There's too many people. there's too many factors that can cause a chain reaction of unpleasantness that is impossible to reverse, like a train with many passengers headed for a helpless maiden bound to the tracks.
You're not likely to be attracted to every person in the bunch, which is no one's fault, it's just the way things are, and there is a level of compromised desire which I am frankly too old to consider. It takes a lot to get me off now, with my advanced age and dead tired nervous system. My wires are disconnected in some places, burnt out in others. The ends of them are frayed and there are frequent brown outs and flickerings and surges that defy prediction and more importantly, even the hope of repair. That happens as we grow old. There's parts of the body we don't even feel, don't access or care about in the least, as if we die bit by bit every day, the gradual eventuality of oxidization. I am rusty and nearing the midcentury point. It's all downhill from here and I need less of myself as I move on. I don't think this is bad. This is merely life. I don't judge myself for how long I have been here living it. It's not my doing and its everyone's fate. Whatever whatever. I am good and whole and going grey and its ok.
There is the fantasy of groups, the feeling of recklessness and delicious abandon, but all this pales in the face of harsh reality, and I don't know if I can stand to fake it anymore, whether it is for an audience of 1 or hundreds. I should write a book about all my experience, as it has been quite a ride. I have many books in me. This I know.


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Hyundai is recalling about 239,000 Sonata and Azera sedans because the rear suspensions in the cars can rust and fail.
The South Korean automaker also will recall 20,300 Santa Fe Sport SUVs from the 2013 model year because a manufacturing flaw could cause the right front axle shaft to fracture.
The first recall includes 2006-2010 model year Sonatas and 2006-2011 Azera vehicles.
Hyundai is focusing on cars originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
It said road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember – a portion of the vehicle's frame - leading to corrosion and the possible detachment of one of the rear control arms. That would suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a probe into corrosion issues in March after hearing complaints that the rear suspension frames on some Sonatas can rust and fail.
In documents on its website, the NHTSA said it had received six complaints of suspension failures. Three of the cases involved failures at highway speeds, but no crashes or injuries were reported.
In one case, the owner of a 2006 Sonata reported a loss of control in the rear wheels, which triggered the car's electronic stability control system.
Hyundai will ask owners of the vehicles to take the cars back to dealers for repairs. Hyundai customers with questions can contact the automaker at (734) 337-9499.
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I love the warmth and texture that a quilt adds to the bedroom but traditional versions tend to feel a bit to granny chic for my taste. These modern picks make it easy to find one that will suit any style.
1. This version by Anthopologie has the appearance of a mixed print collage.
York Quilt, $58-$228 via Anthropologie
2. Blocks of color reference a Mondrian painting.
Prism Quilt, $295-$325 via Sundance
3. Modern prints make this patchwork quilt feel of the moment.
Cuzco Quilt $133 via Etsy
4. This pretty block print style quilt is the most reasonably priced of the bunch and reversible for double the options.
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Allover Embroidered Decorative Quilt, $349 via Zara Home
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Men's Golf Takes Second at Arizona Intercollegiate
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona men's golf team wrapped up its first spring competition on Tuesday with a surge up to second place at the Arizona Intercollegiate.
California swept the top titles for both team and individual honors. California took the first place title beating out the rest of the competition with a final score of 853 (+1). In the individual race, Brandon Hagy and Joel Stalter both tied for first place.
The Wildcats saved their best round for last, firing a two-over 286 on Tuesday to bring them to their total of 867 (+15). UA steadily improved over the course of the tournament, moving from 4th after the first two rounds before settling into second place at the conclusion of play.
"I'm so proud of the group," head coach Jim Anderson said. "To have one of the lowest final rounds motivates us to continue improving as we get going into the spring. We had some difficult holes and we talked about how a great finish from our top guys will help us earn good finished overall but if it wasn't for some of those guys that didn't let the course get away from them at the back end, that's one of the reasons why we were able to place where we did.
Sophomore Kolton Lapa began his Wildcat career tying for third place finish to lead the Wildcats. Lapa shot a 72 (-2) on the day to bring his total to 211 (-2).
"I'm very proud of, Kolton," Anderson said. "I knew when he made the decision to come to Arizona that he would be able to make an immediate impact in such a short amount of time. I knew his caliber of play warranted a tournament like this. He didn't let one round get to him, and I know this motivates him and makes him realize he can do it."
Senior Erik Oja finished behind Lapa shooting 70 (-1) for the day bringing his total to 216 (+3). That score was good for an eighth place tie. Oja had been in 15th place at the end of the first two rounds. Junior Alex McMahon also posted a top-20 finish in the No. 17 spot, a six-spot jump. McMahon had his best round shooting a 72 (+1) to bring his total to 219 (+6).
"Erik has been a leader of t he team," Anderson said. "Even though he wasn't our low finisher he got better every round. I know he is going to be on the door step to win a tournament. Once he wins ones, he's very possibly going to win another. Alex's game has been sharp. He's definitely ready to help contribute. Both of those guys logged in quality rounds."
Brenden Redfern also shot his best round of the tournament with a 72 (+1), which brought him to a total of 221 (+8). His score brought him into the top-25 with a 23rd place finish. Benson Liu rounded out the Wildcats top five spots with an 82 (+11) round, which brought his total to 233 (+20) and a 66th place finish.
Alongside the team's second place finish, numerous Wildcats finished their individual competitions within the top-80 finishes.
Representing the Wildcats as an individual, Christian Colegrove led the group in 47th place shooting his best round of the tournament at a 74(+3) to finish with a 228 (15). Behind him were Dylan Kornberg and Ricky Lee who both tied for 60th place. They each shot totals of 232 (+19).
Rounding out the final three individual spots were Parker Houston, Bertrand Mommaerts and Tucker Wadkins. Houston shot a 79 (+8) on the day for 78th place. Mommaerts and Wadkins finished off the tournament in 79th and 80th place shooting a final round of 76 (+5) and 82 (+11), respectively.
"As excited as we are at this moment, we have a ton of work to do," Anderson said. "We dug ourselves a hole in the fall that we have to fix until Pac-12 Championships. We don't necessarily have the depth that we need. There is a lot to do, and we will be practicing and competing to prepare for our next tournament in Hawaii."
The Wildcats will resume spring competition at the John Burns Invitational, which will be held in Lihue, HI from Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 21. For more information on Arizona men's golf, follow @UAWildcatsGolf on Twitter.
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Five students at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute have cooked up a new way to interact with computers, which they've dubbed the MagicMouse. The mouse brings new meaning to "point and click" by allowing users to actually point at objects on a screen using their index finger and manipulate them, even in 3D, using only the motion of the finger.
It works using a tiny ultrasonic transmitter that a user wears around his or her finger like a ring. The transmitter sends a signal every 16 milliseconds to an array of five receivers. Software then calculates the ring's position in 3D space using time difference of arrival – the same way GPS systems work. The receivers are sensitive enough to detect even tiny delays in the signal from the ring, which the software can use to determine how far away the ring is. Using this data from all five receivers, the computer can accurately determine the ring's movements. This all occurs in what appears to be real time to us.
The WPI students built the MagicMouse as part of a major qualifying project for their computer and electrical engineering degrees, and worked on it over the course of 21 weeks. Although they were required to build only a single prototype, they wanted the ring to be practical, so they kept the materials cheap. The whole system used only $155 worth of parts.
Applications for the ring right now might include navigating through CAD programs or 3D maps, but the students envision more creative uses for it if it ever becomes popular. For instance, they suggested the MagicMouse as a way for students to learn to conduct an orchestra, using different motions to control pitch, tempo and volume. "With a new interface like this, third party developers could design new applications that would take advantage of the intuitive connection between user input and motion on the screen," their report suggested. "This device could pave the way for a new revolution in computerinput technology."
The ring isn't commercially available yet, but it will be featured in the June issue of Popular Science and the students plan to continue work on it.
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2009 R&D Team Winner: General Mills Gets Innovative with R&D Strategies
General Mills takes the cake (and the yogurt) in the $501 million in sales and greater cateogry for our 2009 Food Processing R&D Teams of the Year.
At General Mills, understanding consumers, product innovation and connective marketing have been in the forefront of the company's strategy since its founding. But as technology flourishes and real-time information proliferates, bringing innovative and inventive products to market quickly is more challenging than ever.
Four years ago, General Mills created an open innovation strategy to bring together the brightest minds and best ideas, internally and externally. Two years ago, the program evolved into a revolutionary initiative: General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN).
It's a tricky and audacious effort that involves tearing down some of the walls and the proprietary thinking rampant in the food industry. In return for a little honesty and even humility, General Mills product developers have people coming to them with ideas for new products.
G-WIN is an effort to get the word out and find new partners for General Mills -- whether they be entrepreneurs, inventors, universities or suppliers -- and to incorporate new technologies that complement its existing brands and businesses.
"There are two key elements to our program," explains Jeff Bellairs, director of G-WIN, who has been with General Mills for 13 years. "One is our catalyst team or X-squad [X for external], a small, centralized group focusing on open innovation, which brings in the tools for best practices and acts as a catalyst to inspire our divisional resources.
"When we originally created the program, we were focused on external innovation. Since then, we've realized that the important thing is connection – or what we call connected innovation. Recently, we created innovation entrepreneurs. Using resources based within the division, yet totally dedicated to open innovation, and building effective partnerships from outside can supply us with technology, products or some unique capability."
G-WIN is not wholly about bringing outsiders' ideas to market. Open innovation, according to Bellairs, starts with connecting more effectively with colleagues internally.
"One great example is bringing our Progresso Light soup to market," he says. "We brought 17 people from different divisions together to focus on weight management and technologies to come up with some great new platforms."
One great insight came from the Yoplait business unit: that the Yoplait Light products were leading the category in growth. "When that insight was translated to the Meals Division, they came up with the idea of Progresso Light," Bellairs says.
The internal work was augmented with work from a supplier that gave General Mills the technology to make a great-tasting light soup. Then, working through the external partner development group, General Mills negotiated a deal with Weight Watchers to put the 0 point endorsement for each serving on the product.
Another point is connecting more effectively with suppliers "For years, we kept our suppliers at arm's length guessing what we were looking for. Now we are more explicit," says Bellairs.
"After we adopted a more collaborative approach, one of our suppliers came back with a frozen smoothie kit prototype. It became the impetus for the launch of Yoplait Smoothie kits, launched in club stores last fall, where they became a tremendous success." The Yoplait Smoothie kits will be launching nationally in U.S. retail stores this fall.
Another supplier came up with Pillsbury Savorings. "Our supplier had a unique technology, and we were able to combine our brand and marketing expertise to create a blockbuster success in the marketplace," says Bellairs. "We continue to expand the Savorings line of products with the launch of Pillsbury Savorings Bread Bowl Bites. This is a platform we can build off of, and both General Mills and our partner are benefiting."
As for the most important attributes in new products, Bellairs says it starts with consumers and their unmet needs. "We are getting away from looking at the market as a big homogenous mix," he says. "Rather we are looking at different segments and niches. We see benefits across taste, health and convenience.
"For many of our consumers, it's all about balance. Certainly they want more healthful products, but there are those times when they want a bowl of Haagen-Dazs ice cream or chocolate devil's food cake for a special occasion, so we are committed to innovating across those three broad platforms."
Each division at General Mills partners with the G-WIN group, and success stories abound throughout the organization. To understand how R&D can take advantage of open innovation, we asked three R&D team leaders to discuss how the process has led to successful results for their groups.
Yoplait Smoothie
Yoplait Smoothie was launched in club stores first, and will launch in the retail market nationally this fall. "It addresses a need: Consumers love smoothies but don't want to take the time and effort to make them at home," says Arun Bansal, senior R&D manager within the Meals Division, who has been with General Mills for seven years.
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2014 Nissan Versa Note, Leaf, and Clues to a New Murano: Detroit Auto Show
- Nissan's 2013 Detroit Auto Show roster starts with the 2014 Versa Note, a small hatchback that will complement the recently redesigned Versa sedan.
- The all-electric 2013 Nissan Leaf starts at $28,800, a reduction of over $6,000.
- The Resonance crossover concept shows where the next Murano is headed.
The Nissan display at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show highlights three models: the all-new 2014 Versa Note hatchback, the newly affordable 2013 Nissan Leaf, and the suggestive Resonance crossover concept.
2014 Nissan Versa Note
Ever since the Versa sedan was redesigned for 2012, we've been wondering when a new hatchback would arrive. Nissan stopped the gap by continuing to sell the previous-generation Versa hatchback alongside the new sedan, but the Detroit debut of the 2014 Nissan Versa Note marks the start of a new era.
The Versa Note is based on the latest Versa sedan, but its sleek hatchback body offers more convenience, especially with the available "Divide-N-Hide" adjustable rear load floor. Cargo space behind the rear seats is a satisfying 21.4 cubic feet, and the 60/40-split rear seatbacks fold down, which effectively doubles the trunk's capacity.
Fuel economy is on seemingly everyone's mind these days, and the Versa Note delivers estimates of up to 40 mpg on the highway and a remarkable 35 mpg in mixed driving with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Don't expect earth-moving feats from the mandatory 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, but 109 horsepower is adequate for a car that weighs a mere 2,400 pounds or so.
In keeping with the Versa's reputation for value, the 2014 Versa Note starts at the rock-bottom price of $13,990. But don't get the idea that this car is a penalty box, because if you're willing to pay more, Nissan will gladly install features like Bluetooth, iPod/USB connectivity, a 4.3-inch display screen, or even a 5.8-inch touch-screen with a navigation system.
The 2014 Versa Note arrives at Nissan dealerships in Summer 2013.
2013 Nissan Leaf
The big deal about the battery-powered 2013 Nissan Leaf is the new base "S" model, which carries an MSRP of $28,800. Breaking the $30,000 barrier is huge, as the cheapest Leaf for 2012 cost over $35,000.
What's more, Nissan says that customers who are able to claim full federal and local tax breaks can drive away in a 2013 Nissan Leaf S for under $20,000, or for a monthly lease payment of $199 as of this writing. That puts this advanced, all-electric hatchback in the same price bracket as workaday gas-powered cars like the Toyota Corolla.
Naturally, you have to give up some niceties to get that low price. Don't get us wrong, the S model comes well-equipped with a 4.3-inch display screen, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control, and keyless entry with push-button start. That's decent kit. But the next-up SV model has received a price cut from $35,200 to $31,820 for 2013, and it adds a 7-inch display screen with navigation, a more powerful 6.6 kW onboard charger, and the "CARWINGS" system that lets you control car functions and review data remotely from your smartphone.
It's worth noting that the 6.6 kW charger is offered on the S as an option. With that charger installed, you can go from a depleted battery to an 80-percent charge in under four hours on 220V current. The S model's standard 3.6 kW charger can take almost twice as long.
But in any case, you're going to get a lot more Leaf for your money in 2013.
Nissan Resonance Concept
The Nissan Murano has always been about pushing the boundaries, and if the Resonance crossover concept is any indication, the next Murano will be edgier than ever.
Styled at Nissan Design America in San Diego, the Resonance flaunts flowing lines front to back that remind us of Infiniti's finest. If the current Murano strikes you as a bit too similar to the compact Rogue, we think you're going to like the next one a lot better. We don't expect the striking 22-inch wheels to make it to production, but knowing Nissan, that Flare Orange paint may well show up on the options list.
Concept cars allow automakers a certain degree of creative license, and so we'll let Nissan do the talking regarding the Resonance's "VIP Lounge" interior with cloud-based telematics. "Technology is graphically layered to give a holographic experience," the company says, while the "open glass roof gives passengers a unique panoramic view of the world."
Sounds nice, doesn't it?
Under the hood, the Resonance concept features a hybrid-electric drive system that employs Nissan's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery pack. We question whether this setup can generate enough power to move a midsize crossover with authority, but at the same time, we wouldn't be completely surprised to see something other than Nissan's venerable 3.5-liter V6 in the next Murano's engine bay.
There's no definitive word on when the Resonance will morph into an all-new Murano, but clearly Nissan's getting closer.
What it means to you
That depends on what you're looking for, but there's good Detroit news all around for Nissan fans. As for us, we'll be watching the 2013 Leaf closely to see whether a price cut is the nudge Americans needed to embrace this endearing electric hatchback.
What do you think of the new Nissan models? Let us know in the comments below.


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Amethyst Jones is adopted along with her other siblings, but unlike them she is a Fable (Term to describe mythical creatures) with two unwanted deaths under her belt. Amy is determined to lay low, however Justin and Erik Are two incubus brothers who have come to retrieve her before her abilities peak to their most dangerous level on her 16th birthday. Emotions grows between Amy and both brothers as they get to know one another. Feelings couldn't arise at the worse time, Amy is the first female pure-blooded succubus ever born, the council of fables intends to betroth her to another pure blood. Rebel fables don't want the line to go on, but why? The question is, who should Amy trust?
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Last chance for the baroudeurs
The race heads into Italy via the Montgenèvre pass, climbs to Sestrières and then features a late complicating factor in the shape of the 7km Pramartino climb, off which the road descends steeply into the finish in Pinerolo. The overall contenders are likely to wait until that last test before making any move today but the temptation for most will surely be to hold something back for the epic test the next day. That once again gives breakaway riders another good chance of going all the way to the finish. In fact, it is likely to be their final opportunity to do so.
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"Sestriere is a real hard drag up and it will set up the last climb, the Pra Martino. It's only 7km but they will be hell for leather and I think you'll see gaps of up to two minutes. The strongest guys will be to the fore now and I see somebody losing the Tour here."
Matt White says...
"Expect two battles today. One for the victory and another in the GC ranks. Long breaks today and the Italians will be ever-present."


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Article Summary: This article provides information on an error that may occur when you attempt to connect to a remote machine via Remote Web Access (RWA) in Windows Small Business Server 2011.
You may receive the following error when trying to connect to a remote machine through Remote Web Access (RWA) on a Small Business Server 2011 server:
This computer can't connect to the remote computer because the Remote Desktop Services Gateway server is temporarily unavailable. Try reconnecting later or contact your network administrator for assistance.
In this situation, you will be able to log into the RWA page without a problem; the error will not appear until you try to use RWA to connect to another machine on the network.
There are several possible causes of this problem, one of which is that a third-party Web application has been installed on the server and has enabled 32-bit application support on the DefaultAppPool application pool in IIS. To see whether this is the case, follow this procedure:
If Enable 32-Bit Applications is set to True, this is probably the cause of the problem. Setting the value to False will likely fix it, but this will also break the third-party Web application. If the Web application can't be removed, check with the application's vendor to verify that it requires 32-bit support. If it does, see the following TechNet blog entry for instructions on getting the application to run properly: How to Run a 32bit Web Application on SBS 2008/2011 Standard.
If 32-bit application support hasn't been enabled on the default application pool, the issue may be caused by incorrect authentication settings on the RPC virtual directory. The supported authentication methods on this virtual directory should be set to Basic and Windows authentication, but Exchange may be causing it to revert to Basic authentication only. To fix the issue, perform the following steps:
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In a study released Monday by the Opportunity Nation coalition, a sobering glimpse emerged of what the America of tomorrow might be.
In a study released Monday by the Opportunity Nation coalition, a sobering glimpse emerged of what the America of tomorrow might be.
Among those ages 16 to 24 years old, nearly 6 million � almost 15 percent � are no longer pursuing an education. Unfortunately, they also do not have jobs.
The Opportunity Nation report tracked 16 factors � Internet access, college graduation rates, income inequality and public safety among them � and identified states that were doing well for their young people.
According to its website, �Opportunity Nation is a bipartisan, cross-sector national campaign made up of more than 250 nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, community organizations and individuals all working together to expand economic opportunity and close the opportunity gap in America.�
That gap is increasingly hard to close, the report shows. Its findings indicate 49 states � that�s all of them save one � have seen an increase in the number of families living in poverty. And 45 states have seen household median incomes fall in the last year.
The executive director of Opportunity Nation says it is not too late to turn things around, however.
�This is not a group that we can write off. They just need a chance,� Mark Edwards said in a story published by the Associated Press. �The tendency is to see them as lost souls and see them as unsavable. They are not.�
So, what is to be done?
Partnerships are the key to turning the corner, according to Opportunity Nation�s website. Its Take Action page offers users the tools to search for organizations by state and by area of interest or concern. Among the partners listed are the American Association of Community Colleges, Community Action Partnership, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity and United Way Worldwide.
Let�s work together to get our young people on a better, brighter path.
A version of this editorial first appeared in the Gadsden Times, a Halifax Media Group newspaper in Alabama.


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Statewide Voter Registration System Update
Contact: AJ Freeney-Ruiz
Indianapolis, IN - As the deadline of January 1, 2006 for implementing Indiana's first statewide list of registered voters nears, the Secretary of State's office today begins offering monthly updates regarding the status of implementation of the Indiana Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS), or FirstTuesday, created by Quest Information Systems.
Started more than two years ago as an initiative by Indiana election administrators and legislators, and then as part of Indiana's implementation of the federal Help America Vote Act , the project will be completed in six months. In May, a pilot version of the new system was implemented in the ten counties selected from over forty who volunteered to serve as pilot counties. The pilot counties are Benton, Fayette, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Rush, Spencer and Wayne. All pilot counties are now using the system to add voters and maintain voter registration records through FirstTuesday
Voter registration officials in the pilot counties have already spent many hours working to understand how the system software works, to test the system to make certain the system functions properly, and to be sure the county's existing voter registration data is correctly "converted" when moved to the new system. To ensure that Indiana's new system undergoes the most rigorous testing possible, testing will be carried out on four different levels. Quest, the State team, and the pilot counties are currently testing the system to identify and resolve any outstanding issues. Voter registration officials in the other 82 counties will make their contribution to the testing process when the system goes live in their respective counties.
Many county voter registration officials have already made valuable contributions to the success of the project by identifying system features that can be improved or which need adjustments to work correctly and efficiently; the most significant of these relates to automatic precinct assignment by the SVRS using geographic information system technology. "Indiana's Statewide Voter Registration System has been recognized as a success at a national level," said Secretary of State Todd Rokita, who recently was asked to present Indiana's SVRS to Congressional staff members in Washington, D.C. "We're proud that while other states' election officials are suing each other over the implementation of a statewide system, we're meeting, talking, and working through any wrinkles that may arise together so Indiana can be proud of its new statewide voter registration system."


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posted by Thom Holwerda on Mon 8th Jan 2007 18:08 UTC
"Flameeyes (a Gentoo/FreeBSD developer) recently came up with some serious problems among the various *BSD projects who use BSD-4 licensed code (which is all of them). Even other projects like Open Darwin may be affected. The saga started when he discovered the license problems with libkvm and start-stop-daemon. "libkvm is a userspace interface to FreeBSD kernel, and it's licensed under the original BSD license, BSD-4 if you want, the one with the nasty advertising clause." start-stop-daemon links to libkvm, but it's licensed under the GPL which is incompatible with the advertising clause. The good news is that the University of California/Berkley has given people permission to drop the advertising clause. The bad news is that libkvm has code from many other sources and each of them needs to give their permission for the license to be changed. At the moment, development on the Gentoo/FreeBSD is on hold and the downloads have been removed from the Gentoo mirrors."


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The CUMBERLAND 46 is all about freedom, speed and extraordinary sailing performances, using modest amounts of fuel.
An immediate 40% reduction in fuel consumption results from low water resistance and streamlined hydrodynamic features.
These nautical qualities, powerful dual engines and reliability mean the boat can sail in the open seas or close to land in complete safety and in great comfort.
The panoramic saloon and superb fly-bridge are vast living spaces. The excellently equipped private cabins each include rest and relaxation areas.
In each version, the cabins designed for ocean sailing are in a passageway for increased comfort and privacy.
The master version includes its own private suite.
Trawler catamarans, the long range voyager
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Speaking of dates and times, there's a nice post from Ravi. S. Maniam over at the msdn blogs regarding the new and exciting Enhancements in Date and Time Data Types for SQL Server 2008.
It will be very interesting to see how date and time usage changes once SQL Server 2008 becomes the most commonly used edition. Of course, since even SQL 2005 still doesn't seem to be as widely adopted as I would like, who knows when that will be!
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Every now and then I see T-SQL code written like this:
select somecolumn as 'columnname'
from sometable
Notice that 'columnname', despite its appearance, is not a string literal or a string expression, it is the alias that we are assigning to the column somecolumn. Putting the name of an alias in single quotes in T-SQL is completely valid syntax, and it will work fine, but I feel that it is a really bad practice. It makes the distinction between string literals and object names very blurry, and it can lead to confusion when examining and maintaining your code.
For example, to me this is...
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The next time you are working with dates and times, please remember: how would you handle things if you were working with integers and decimals? The same logic and reasoning applies. Be smart, let SQL do the work for you and use the right data types for the job, even if things don't always "look" right. read more...
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Ah … primary keys … such a topic! When discussing what columns to define as a primary key in your data models, two large points always tend to surface:
Surrogate Keys versus Natural Keys
These can be very complicated and sometimes polarizing things to debate. As I often try to do, I will attempt to approach this topic from a slightly different perspective.
Let's start things off with what I feel is a good interview question:
How would you define what a primary key of a table is?
a. An auto-generated numeric or GUID column in the...
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Dealing with poorly designed databases is a simple and common fact of life for programmers. It happens, sometimes due to lack of experience or education, or sometimes because business requirements were never analyzed properly or they changed. It's hard to avoid poor database designs, but it takes only a simple concept to make fixing those designs much easier. read more...
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Feb 9, 2012
Kristen Spicker
For Ohio University Lancaster campus student Cody Sarensen, helping out others in the community has always been a part of his life.
While he attended Lancaster High School, he volunteered in disabled classrooms, he started the inclusive No Limits Basketball Camp for children with and without handicaps and he works as a caregiver to a young man with disabilities.
Now he's being recognized for his work.
Sarensen is the recipient of the 2012 Red Cross Youth Hero Award, an award given out by the American Red Cross Fairfield County to recognize hometown heroes. Some are nominated for an act of bravery and others for their daily activities.
For Sarensen, it was simply his nature that inspired him to create No Limits Basketball Camp, which resulted in his recognition.
"A lot of it has been in my past and I've always been taught to help one another out and do what I can to be a friend," he explained.
The camp started last year when Sarensen combined his love of basketball with his passion for volunteering. Although the main focus was to teach people ages nine to 21 the fundamentals of basketball, the Ohio University Lancaster student quickly noticed the bigger lesson.
"It was awesome seeing those without disabilities being there and being involved and helping those with disabilities, and even those people with the disabilities teaching those without disabilities something," Sarensen explained. "It really showed through everyone, especially the parents that were staying and all of my camp volunteers, the staff and coaches that helped out. It really opened up everyone's eyes that, hey, we're all the same no matter what disability we have or don't have."
The No Limits Basketball Camp is still an infant at only a year old, but already surpassed its founder's expectations.
"My biggest concern was how many campers were going to show up at the camp," he said. "We had 60 registered and I was only expecting 20. That kind of shocked me a little bit. We have close to 100 for next year's camp so we'll have to be even more ready for that."
John Bosser, community outreach coordinator for the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, served as Sarensen's right-hand through the process of establishing the camp, and attested to Sarensen's caring personality.
"He truly cares about people," Bosser explained. "He wants to help people, and this is a group of people, these younger kids with disabilities, that will always have this kind of opportunity."
He also recognized the impact that the camp is making on the participants, recalling a disabled male camper who grew up surrounded by his sisters' success in the sport.
"This was an opportunity for him to be like them, because he had always looked up to his sisters," Bosser said. "He has a disability, so there's always that stigma of people telling him things that he couldn't do and this was an opportunity to do something that he really, really loved and that he could really relate to the success that his sisters had."
And for Sarensen, it's obvious to everyone except himself as to why he embodies the Red Cross Youth Hero. Although he cites being a friendly person who cares about his peers, past the No Limits Basketball Camp and he's still surprised he received the award.
Fortunately for Lancaster, Ohio, Sarensen plans on continuing to dedicate himself to the community. He hopes to expand the No Limits Basketball Camp to different counties throughout Ohio, starting one wherever needed and to work for the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. However, right now his focus remains on this year's camp.
Sarensen formally receives his award at the American Red Cross Fairfield County's Heroes Breakfast Feb. 14 along with seven other heroes.


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NEW YORK — A few major names from the senior class in the college ranks have signed with MLS, the league announced on Wednesday.
Michael Farfan, the talented attacking midfielder from the University of North Carolina, and a AJ Soares, a big centerback from Cal, have agreed to contracts with MLS and will head to Ft. Lauderdale for next month's MLS Combine.
They will be joined by two of Farfan's Tar Heels teammates, defender Jalil Anibaba and midfielder Stephen McCarthy, who have also signed with the league.
A former U-17 international, Farfan helped UNC win the 2009 NCAA championship and reach the College Cup this past season. He is a creative attacking midfielder who many believe could start right away.
Skillful, composed, and well-sized, Soares is already being heralded as one of the ones to watch in 2011. There is speculation that a few clubs might try to trade up in the MLS SuperDraft to acquire the 2010 Pac-10 Player of the Year.
Anibaba, a former US youth international, transfered to UNC from Santa Clara after the 2009 season. He anchored a defense that allowed just 17 goals in 24 matches, including 11 shutouts, in 2010.
The 6'4" McCarthy, who also transfered to UNC from Santa Clara, scored in the Tar Heels' loss to Louisville in the College Cup semifinals.


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Roland have now got an amazing line up of USB audio interfaces that will suit every user and every occasion.
The line up consists of the high end UA-1010 Octa Capture, UA-55 Quad Capture, Tri Capture, Duo Capture and finally the UM-One USB Midi Interface which are all available here at Dolphin Music.
The UA-1010 Octa Capture is the next-generation audio interface for multi-channel, computer-based production. With ten inputs, ten outputs, eight VS Preamps, and superb 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality, Octa Capture sets a new standard in portable USB 2.0 audio interfaces. Designed for professional audio production in the studio or on the go.
The UA-55 Quad Capture is a low-noise USB 2.0 audio interface for production on the go. With a pair of premium VS Preamps onboard similar to that on the UA1010, amazing 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality, ultra-low latency performance, and convenient USB bus power, the Quad Capture sets a new standard for portable USB 2.0 audio interfaces.
The next level of recording from Roland comes in the form of the unique UA-33 Tri-Capture audio interface. This is a compact little unit optimised for personal and mobile recording, vocal and guitar recording, and streaming-internet applications. With its mixer-like design and dedicated front-panel controls, Tri Capture makes it easy to mix, control, and monitor a variety of signals. Plug a microphone into the XLR input, an instrument into the 1/4-inch jack, and a stereo instrument or device into the AUX input.
The final two levels of recording from Roland are the UA-11 Duo Capture and the UM-One USB Midi Interface. Both of these are entry level USB recording interfaces the former being a three-channel, portable USB audio interface for musicians on the go whilst the latter is specifically designed for MIDI input only.
Why not check out Roland's product videos below to make up your own mind about just how good these products are.
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Telemarketing Company Punished Women for Complaining About Misconduct, Federal Agency Charges
MEMPHIS – A Germantown, Tenn.-based telemarketing company violated federal law by subjecting a class of women employees to sexual harassment and unlawful retaliation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
According to the EEOC's suit, Civil Action No. 2:09-cv-02203, filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee at Memphis, Mid-American Specialties, Inc. allowed its managers to subject sales and marketing representatives Jennifer Looney, Karen Wingate, and a class of other women to rampant sexual harassment. Further, the EEOC said, the company failed to properly investigate complaints about this misconduct, and after one female sales representative complained, she was forced to quit. Two other female marketing representatives were fired in retaliation for their complaints.
This alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits harassment based on sex and retaliation against those who complain about it. The EEOC filed
suit after first attempting to reach a voluntary settlement. The lawsuit asks the court to issue an injunction prohibiting such discrimination in the future, and to order Mid-American to pay Looney,
Wingate, and females as a class any pay they lost as a result of the discrimination, interest on the lost pay, compensatory damages for emotional and psychological harm, and any other damages.
"In this case, the company ignored the complaints of the women because they allegedly involved management officials," said Katharine Kores, the EEOC's Memphis district director. "Then the company made the situation worse by punishing the victims. Harassment and retaliation are unlawful under federal law, and the EEOC takes a special interest in incidents where the company retaliates against a victim of harassment who complains about the discrimination."
Mid-America Specialties, a telemarketing company selling advertising specialty items, opened in September 1993 and is located in Germantown, a suburb of Memphis. The company distributes promotional products and office supplies to private as well as government offices nationwide and employs approximately 110 people.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
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GNU Emacs Reference mugs now available
GNU Press offers a limited number of GNU Emacs Reference mugs
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Announcing the return of the Emacs Reference mugs, and a discount on Emacs manuals.
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Gnu Press announces the availability of an FSF logo knife/cybertool including twelve tools.
Show your support for GNU with our new pocketknife!
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Jeff Ball B.M. '03 & M.M. '08
[quote]When kids can't afford instruments or lessons, they miss out on an opportunity to discover untapped talent. Using my music education degree from Ithaca College, I get to find the hidden stars of Brooklyn.[endquote]
Jeff Ball
Music Education | Jazz Studies | Graduate Study in Music
Jeff Ball decided he wanted to be a band director while in high
school. That made Ithaca College's renowned music education
program the easy choice.
"School districts know that Ithaca College is the best music education coming out of the Northeast," he says. "A degree from IC puts you at the top of every pile of interviews." After graduation, Jeff had his pick of jobs in multiple school districts but was dedicated to working in an urban setting. After starting as a general music teacher in the Bronx, he transferred to Grand Street Campus High School in Brooklyn to take over the band director position. The out-going director was an IC music grad who brought Jeff in because of their shared background.
"She told me, 'I saw Ithaca on the diploma and I wanted to interview you,'" Jeff says. He landed the job and has been building the program ever since—from 45 kids to 180 currently. This growth is all the more significant considering the vast majority of students in the school are below the poverty line.
"These are kids who really can't afford their own instruments and can't afford private lessons. But the quality of performance is extremely high, even though the kids have only been playing for three years," Jeff says.
This year, Jeff is coordinating the entire performing arts
department at the school. As if all that wasn't enough to
fill his calendar, he also conducts the Brooklyn Wind Symphony, a
premier wind ensemble composed of 75 semiprofessional adult
musicians—many of them IC grads.
"Other people go to their jobs and in their spare time do the things that make them happy," he says. "Conducting and teaching are the things that make me happy. I'm very fortunate that I get to do what I do."
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From the Guys: Collections on Display from Our Archives
If there's one things we've learned here at Apartment Therapy, it's that examples of real homes provide infinitely more inspiration than anything we could show you from a magazine or stylist. We also know that this month we are celebrating all things art and collections. So, we dove into our House Tour archives to find the homes of some incredibly stylish men and their ideas for displaying collections.
1 - Robert & Ronnie's Breath of Summer Escape uses classic architectural details like bead board and molding to add sophistication to their vintage toy collection.
2 - In Tim's Classic Chicago Two Flat, a collection of vintage suitcases is proudly displayed in a nook of a hallway.
3 - Even something as utilitarian as jackets can be worth displaying when done fashionably are artfully. Chris' Industrial "Dreamer's Dream" Loft does so with an array of hooks.
4 - Al's love of music is showcased with care in The House That Al Built, With a Twist.
5 - Not all of us will be lucky enough to display a series of Josef Albers' prints, but Kevin Sharkey's High Over the Hudson house is a perfect example of how any series should be hung.
1 - Michael's assortment of classic clocks finds a perfect home in a built-in nook in Michael's Laid Back Cottage. The small statue makes an unexpected addition to the display.
2 - An interesting set of vintage mugshots are grouped together and displayed in a grid in Jonas' Modern Hollywood Regency Homestead.
3 - When Lanz found a set of old metal stencils on the street, he decided to create a sculptural piece out of them as a way to display them in Lanz, Michael and Brent's Evolving History House (Part I).
4 - Casey's Loft Life shows how putting a collection in a jar can make something as low brow as travel size toiletries feel a bit more high brow.
5 - When arranged artfully, anything is worthy of displaying including pots and pans like in Randy's Retro Redux.
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