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While water level conditions in Lake Ontario have changed as a result of heavy rains this past week from Hurricane Sandy, government overseers of water levels in the lake and St. Lawrence River system have elected to stick with their earlier plans.
The International St. Lawrence River Board of Control recently reviewed conditions in the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River system and decided to continue to moderately over-discharge relative to plan-specified flows when necessary to maintain adequate minimum water levels in the Montreal area. When conditions downstream permit, the board will reduce outflow to restore water back to Lake Ontario, relative to Plan 1958-D, as soon as possible.
The level on Lake Ontario as of Oct. 17 was 74.32 meters (243.83 feet), still 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) above the lower regulatory limit but 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) below the long-term average for this time of year. Currently, the level of the lake is about 5.7 centimeters (2.2 inches) lower than it would have been had the plan been strictly followed this year. Levels on Lake Ontario are the lowest for this time of the year since 1964. Levels on Lake St. Lawrence are at 73.11 meters (239.86 feet), 2 centimeters (0.8 inches) above average for this time of the year.
The level at the Port of Montreal on Oct. 17 was 5.48 meters (17.98 feet), 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) below average. The average September level in Montreal was a new record low, in large part because outflows from the Ottawa River have also been at record low values, due to the persistent drought conditions in the region.
The board, in conjunction with its staff, continues to monitor the drought situation carefully and is prepared to take further action as required, while also understanding that the drought conditions may persist into next summer, severely restricting what the board may be able to do. The board will continue to review conditions and revise the outflow strategy, as necessary. Outflow changes are posted to the board's Website athttp://ijc.org/conseil_board/islrbc/en/data_informations.htm and the board's Facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/ISLRBC.
Water levels on both Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River vary considerably from year to year depending on the weather conditions. The board urges lake residents and boating interests to be prepared to live within the full range of levels that have occurred. Although the board strives to maintain the range of monthly mean levels of Lake Ontario below the upper limit of 75.37 meters (247.3 feet) and above the lower limit (from April through November) of 74.15 meters (243.3 feet) specified in the orders of approval, since regulation began in 1960, actual monthly levels have ranged from a high of 75.74 meters (248.5 feet) to a low of 73.82 meters (242.2 feet) due to climate conditions outside the plan's design range.
Levels on the St. Lawrence River fluctuate more widely. Furthermore, excessive wind setup and wave action may significantly increase local levels on both the lake and river. Strong winds can raise water levels temporarily by over half a meter (2 feet) in some locations with waves adding more water depth. Together, the temporary water level increase can exceed the monthly mean upper limit and cause shoreline damages.
The International St. Lawrence River Board of Control was established by the International Joint Commission in its 1952 order of approval. The board's main duty is to ensure that outflows from Lake Ontario meet the requirements of the IJC order; it also develops regulation plans and conducts special studies requested by the IJC.
For more information, visithttp://ijc.org/conseil_board/islrbc/en/main_accueil.htm.


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DENVER, CO — On Aug. 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver upheld the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) final rule declaring all dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids adulterated and therefore illegal for marketing in the United States.
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ndansmith wrote:"This a second-class condition so the condition is false (at least for the sake of argument). So from the author's perspective, Jesus was never on Earth because the verb is past tense."
The funny thing is that this argument would also apply to English, where you have the past (subjunctive) "were" (and even "would" is historically a past form, I believe). For Greek, I'd say that basically in these unreal contexts, the imperfect represents present time and the aorist past time, so I agree with Irene that that English translation is perfectly fine.
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Inspired by the birch forests of Finland, this Maarit birch tree cabin exemplifies charm. Made with untreated birch wood, the cabin evokes cozy memories of old barn walls and log cabins. Regardless of its practicality, I would want to spend at least a week reading and drinking cocoa in this magnificent little space!
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EMF DiffMerge
Merging models is a common need in model-based activities, not only for version control but for model manipulation in general. However, merging models is much more complex than merging source code. Since EMF models are rich data structures with constraints and behavior, merging them consistently is a delicate problem.
EMF Diff/Merge aims to help solve that problem. The tool is intended to satisfy the following requirements:
- The consistency of the model being merged must be preserved whenever possible, by automatically merging interdependent differences together.
- The order in which differences are merged must have no impact.
- Undo/redo of merges must be supported.
- The tool must scale to large models.
The scope of EMF Diff/Merge covers:
- A lightweight, configurable engine for comparing and merging EMF models in 2-way and 3-way (with common ancestor) configurations.
- Matching of model elements by ID, where an ID can be any "signature" that uniquely identifies the element within its scope: Ecore ID, XML ID, qualified name, location in model tree, etc.
- A simple GUI with reusable UI components.
The final goal is to obtain a mature, versatile software building block for multiple usages: version control, incremental model transformations, model refactoring, etc.
The EMF Diff/Merge project is part of EMF.
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CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) — Prayer gatherings are planned in hundreds of counties nationwide this noon to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
The Rev. Billy Wilson, chairman of Cry Out America, says the attacks that Tuesday morning in 2001 were a foretaste of the fear and collapse of certainties that would follow. He believes only Jesus Christ can vanquish that darkness.
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ELKHART — What a difference a day made as Plymouth's Pilgrims came back from a tough conference loss at home to take a big win on the road over Elkhart Memorial 10-7.
"We battled and got a win; it's a team we got beat by earlier in the year, and that's what it's about," said Plymouth head coach Ryan Wolfe. "We'd like to win two, but if you can't we'll take it."
And that they did by playing solid baseball, taking advantage of solid pitching over a team that had beaten them at Bill Nixon Field earlier in the year. Starter Joey Dragani — for the third straight start — was rock solid in giving the Pilgrims the chance to win.
"He doesn't miss left and right," said Wolfe. "If you are missing left and right that's mechanical, up and down is release point, and you can work on that. I thought he did a great job. We probably went 50 percent change ups tonight, his change up looks just like his fastball coming out of his hand."
Dragani's pace also was a factor.
"(Assistant Coach Ron) Sissel and I were talking about it in the third inning," said Wolfe. "He gets a sign and he goes. I don't want kids working super fast where they get out of what they want to do, but getting in a rhythm and a flow that keeps the other guys involved in the game — that's exactly what we want."
Huge in the win was the 3-for-4 night by Riley Cartwright that included two doubles and four RBIs.
"He's on some pitches the last few games," said Wolfe. "He stayed on some pitches and hit them over the second baseman's head. When he's a good player is when he stays on the ball and hits it back up the middle. He had a good two-out hit there and that bunt by Matt Flynn scored us two runs. The way were going anything we get is big."
Plymouth (6-7 and 3-5 in the NLC) plays at Concord on Friday. Memorial moves to 3-13 and 2-6 in conference play.
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Flavor And Ingredient Trends For 2009
Consumers look for function with their flavor; more exotic fruits on the way.
Flavors have come full circle, from purposeful to frivolous and back again. In nature, flavors entice animals to eat fruits and other plants to spread seed and obtain nutrients necessary for survival and reproduction.
Flavors also entice us – to eat wonderful things as well as foods that are good for us but maybe not so tasty. Throughout history, we've used added flavors to both spice up the menu and hide repugnant qualities of some foods and ingredients. Today we create new flavors as part of the highly valued art of culinary expertise.
Recent discoveries, or at least acknowledgements, indicate many flavors may double as unique and beneficial phytochemicals. With that realization, the art of flavoring took a great leap forward (or backward, depending on your view) toward its more natural roots, as an enticement to better nutrition. Look for this trend to continue throughout the new year; functional flavors are in.
The popularity of pomegranate shows no signs of abating, although its appearance in yogurt may be a first. Stonyfield Farm held a national popularity vote (28,000 votes were cast) late last year for new flavors, and the seedy fruit won. The new yogurt began appearing this month.
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"As more and more people become aware of environmental issues and safety concerns, there is a considerable and continuous shift toward natural products," says Antoine Dauby, group marketing manager of Naturex Inc. (www.naturex.com), South Hackensack, N.J. "By focusing on making products that positively impact the health and well-being of consumers, the food industry is increasingly calling for natural ingredients."
Dauby also says consumers desire experiences, not just tastes. As a result, "Our industrial customers seek high-quality plants from geographically diverse areas, including Asia, South America, North Africa and elsewhere. The interest in flavor extractfs is driving the demand for a broader range of plants than ever before."
He noted growing demand for his company's tamarind and ginger extracts in 2008, which he expects to continue into 2009.
Attractive combinations of health benefits and exotic tastes constitute a trend expected to thrive in the New Year. "We have seen the rise of acai and pomegranate, even in combination, as this year's flavor," says Rodger Jonas, vice president of technical sales at PL Thomas (www.plthomas.com), Morristown, N.J. "We believe acerola, camu-camu and especially baobab will be the upcoming flavors."
Camu-camu fruit from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru has an extraordinary amount of natural vitamin C, about 2g per 100g of fruit. Baobab fruit, native to Madagascar, mainland Africa and Australia, is rich in vitamin C and calcium and may act as a natural anti-inflammatory as well as an antioxidant.
"These ingredients offer unique flavors and colors," continues Jonas. "I have begun to develop botanical blends that offer mixed flavors and benefits that target specific areas for functional foods. We now have a line of unique ingredients that offer the opportunity to attack a specific nutritional benefit from multiple mechanisms at the same time.
"The clinical science combined with a more usable functional extract allows natural ingredients to make more of an impact in the health and wellness sector while still providing flavor and color," he adds. "You now have flavor and claims combined,"
Functional, flavor and tradition
Traditional flavors and functional foods are a perfect match, as often the hidden driver behind traditional dishes is health. It's no coincidence that grains and beans, which are complementary sources of amino acids, are the center of countless ethnic dishes. The same is true of many flavors.
Heat may provide a time-honored punch to many dishes, but capsaicin, the anti-inflammatory functional compound, delivers the heat. Ginger, curry, garlic and peppers are at the heart of many ethnic cuisines. All are rich in functional compounds. Our drive to eat flavorful foods is nearly impossible to tease out from an instinct for health.
"Authentic ethnic cuisines remain popular as more countries are added to the ever-growing list of global tastes available to consumers," says Sheri White, marketing manager for the sweet segment at Cargill Flavor Systems (www.cargill.com), Wayzata, Minn. "Consumer palates continue to become more sophisticated and adventurous.
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Defining Curvilinear Coordinates for Anisotropic Materials
Nancy Bannach March 11, 2014
A lot of materials have anisotropic properties and, in many cases, the anisotropy follows the shape of the material. COMSOL Multiphysics offers different methods for defining curvilinear coordinate systems. Here, we discuss the concepts of each and when to use which method.
Anisotropic Properties
Anisotropic properties are found in a wide variety of areas, such as rock formations with anisotropic seismic properties; liquid crystals used in LCD displays; materials for the aerospace industry, which must be lightweight and still withstand high loads; or soft tissues that biomedical replacements should mimic for optimal performance.
The Basics of Curvilinear Systems
In a previous blog post, we saw how to use the Curvilinear Coordinates interface and how to apply it to account for anisotropic thermal conductivity.
Let's revisit this application and consider a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. The woven fibers embedded in an epoxy matrix have high thermal conductivity along the fiber axis and low conductivity in the cross section. It is almost impossible to express the anisotropy referring to the well-known Cartesian coordinate system. If we had a coordinate system that follows the fibers, it would be straightforward to specify the anisotropic properties.
Woven fibers in an epoxy matrix.
How can such a coordinate system be determined? Physically, there are numerous effects that result in a vector field following the shape of the geometry. For instance, flow through the fibers or heat conduction from one end to the other or even a bundle of current-carrying wires that produce a magnetic field. These are precisely the methods that are used in the COMSOL software to compute the curvilinear system. All methods compute a vector field, \mathbf{v}, which forms the first basis vector. Since most applications require a normalized vector field, COMSOL Multiphysics automatically normalizes by dividing with |\mathbf{v}|. A second vector field is specified manually and one of the Cartesian coordinates is often a good choice. Starting from this, the second basis vector \mathbf{e}_2 is reconstructed to ensure that it is perpendicular to \mathbf{e}_1 and normalized. The cross product of these two gives the third base vector \mathbf{e}_3.
Internally, the software uses the Cartesian coordinate system (\mathbf{e}_x,\ \mathbf{e}_y,\ \mathbf{e}_z) for computation and converts all quantities referring to a different coordinate system (\mathbf{e}_1,\ \mathbf{e}_2,\ \mathbf{e}_3). A direction given by a vector, \mathbf{F}=(F_1,\ F_2,\ F_3), in an arbitrary coordinate system can always be transformed into Cartesian coordinates, as follows:
e_{11} & e_{12} & e_{13} \\
e_{21} & e_{22} & e_{23} \\
e_{31} & e_{32} & e_{33}
\end{matrix}\right)\cdot\left(\begin{matrix} F_1\\F_2\\F_3\end{matrix}\right)=\mathbf{M}\left(\begin{matrix} F_1\\F_2\\F_3\end{matrix}\right)
Here, \mathbf{M} is the transformation matrix. For the inverse transformation, simply use the inverse, \mathbf{M}^{-1}, and if (\mathbf{e}_1,\ \mathbf{e}_2,\ \mathbf{e}_3) is orthonormal then \mathbf{M}^{-1}=\mathbf{M}^{T}.
The following are available in COMSOL Multiphysics:
- Diffusion method
- Flow method
- Elasticity method
Next, I will illustrate the different methods available in COMSOL Multiphysics that can be used to calculate a curvilinear coordinate system.
Let's pick a single fiber and have a closer look.
Diffusion Method
The diffusion method solves Laplace's equation: -\Delta U=0. The solution, U, is a scalar potential, and its gradient forms the first base vector. Because you solve for a single scalar potential only, this method is computationally inexpensive compared to the other two. The direction of the vector field is specified with the inlet and outlet boundary conditions. If the geometry is a closed loop, you can set the jump boundary condition on an interior boundary to specify the direction.
The diffusion method is equivalent to solving the stationary heat conduction equation with constant temperatures at the inlet and outlet boundaries. The temperature gradient then forms the first base vector, as illustrated below.
Curvilinear coordinate system (arrows), temperature gradient (streamlines), and temperature (surface).
Flow Method
Here, you solve the incompressible Stokes equation for a vector field and a scalar. Thus, this method is the most computationally expensive. The boundary conditions are the same as for the diffusion method. A physical analogy would be incompressible creeping flow with a constant normal velocity at the inlet and a fixed pressure at the outlet. The resulting velocity field gives you the first base vector.
Curvilinear coordinate system (arrows), velocity field (streamlines), and pressure (surface).
Elasticity Method
The elasticity method solves the following eigenvalue equation:
where \mathbf{e} is the vector field, \mathbf{I} the identity matrix, and \lambdathe eigenvalue. This method is slightly cheaper in terms of computational costs compared to the flow method because you solve for a vector field only. This difference in performance is more apparent in 2D models. The inlet and outlet boundary conditions are identical, \mathbf{e}\times \mathbf{n}=0. The eigenvalue formulation was devised initially to model multi-turn coils (bundles of wires) in 3D magnetic applications with the AC/DC Module. For Multi-turn coils, the current density should be roughly constant in cross section, since it is assumed that each wire carries the same current and the wires are evenly spaced.
Curvilinear coordinate system (arrows), coil direction (gray streamlines) and magnetic flux density (red streamlines).
Apart from these predefined methods, the COMSOL software also provides a user-defined input, as usual. You may encounter other scenarios where you want to implement curvilinear coordinates manually, such as anisotropic hyperelastic material for modeling collagenous soft tissue in arterial walls.
Which Method Should I Choose?
At first glance, all three methods lead to the same coordinate system. Most commonly, you want to choose a method that incurs low computational costs. In that case, the best choice is the diffusion method. That said, some shapes require special attention and the choice of the method can lead to significantly different results when the coordinate system is used by a physical application.
Strong Curvature
Let's have a look at a geometry with a sharp bend, plotted below. If we look on the right-hand side of the plot, from top to bottom, we see that with the diffusion method, the streamlines accumulate at the inner radius because they take the shortest path. The elasticity method shows some wobbly curves, while the flow method provides a solution where the streamlines follow the expected path.
Results of different methods for sharply curved geometries.
Variable Cross Section
In this case, the elasticity method can fail and you obtain an eigenvalue with eigenvectors that do not produce the required coordinate system. Alternatively, you may have to manually search for the correct eigenvalue. We can see that the streamlines also do not follow the shape perfectly at the upper part of the geometry. Similar behavior is observed with the diffusion method. The flow method provides the best results here, but is most computationally expensive.
Diffusion Method
Elasticity method
Flow method
Streamlines along the center plane of the geometry.
Application to Heat Transfer
Let's go back to our model with the fibers that have an anisotropic thermal conductivity of 60\ W/mK in the fiber direction and 4\ W/mK perpendicular to this. If these directions coincide with the axes of the coordinate system, the thermal conductivity — a 2nd-order tensor — has zero off-diagonal elements.
k_{xx} & k_{xy} & k_{xz} \\
k_{yx} & k_{yy} & k_{yz} \\
k_{zx} & k_{zy} & k_{zz}
60 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 4 & 0 \\
0 & 0 & 4
To be able to use this diagonal form, the curvilinear coordinate system for the fibers must be calculated prior to solving for the heat transfer. Because the geometry doesn't have sharp bends or a changing cross section, the diffusion method gives a fast solution for the curvilinear coordinate system.
After that, you can refer to this coordinate system in the associated Heat Transfer node. The anisotropy of the thermal conductivity can be defined in the Materials node, with the syntax k=\{60, 4, 4\}. Alternatively, you can select the user-defined input in the associated Heat Transfer node.
Definition of anisotropy in the Heat Transfer node.
In the model, a boundary heat source in the form of a Gaussian pulse is applied to the center of the geometry and the temperature spreads along the fibers.
Streamlines indicate the vector field obtained with the Curvilinear Coordinates interface.
If you want to visualize, for example, the xx-component of the thermal conductivity (k_{xx}), keep in mind that you plot the xx-component in Cartesian coordinates (\mathbf{e}_x,\ \mathbf{e}_y,\ \mathbf{e}_z). Then the thermal conductivity tensor k for the fibers is of non-diagonal form, according to the transformation described above. The local base vector system (\mathbf{e}_1,\ \mathbf{e}_2,\ \mathbf{e}_3), which was used to define k, is now varying through space and so does k_{xx}. In this model, you can plot the components of the thermal conductivity vector in a slice plot, for example. You can select them from the Expressions menu in the corresponding settings window or simply type
ht.kxx (where
ht is the tag for the Heat Transfer in Solids interface that was used for this model).
Concluding Remarks
This blog has described the different methods for defining the curvilinear coordinate systems that are available in COMSOL as well as when to choose one over another.
- Diffusion Method
- Pros: low computational cost
- Cons: computed vector field tends to take the shortest path in bends
- Elasticity Method
- Pros: computational cost lower than the flow method, better representation of moderate bends than diffusion method
- Cons: often requires manual selection of the eigenvalue and is not robust in all cases
- Flow Method
- Pros: most robust method, supports cross section changes and sharp bends
- Cons: computational cost often greater
You can download the model presented here from our Model Gallery.
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Ivar Kjelberg
February 17, 2015 12:20 pm
Hi Nancy
Thanks for å detailed discussion, I have one issue though:
I need to consider aniso-tropic thermal expansion, but I have no coordinate frame selection list to choose from in the thermal expansion sub-node, in contrary to your example of the thermal conduction k.
So what are the correct equations & variable names to use in this case? V5.0
Yangguang Ou
December 16, 2015 3:40 pm
Thank you for the helpful blog!
Numi Rumi
October 10, 2017 1:32 am
Can we use curvilinear coordinates for time domain study?
Nancy Bannach
October 10, 2017 3:41 am
Dear Numi,
there should be no problem when you first solve the Curvilinear Coordinates (stationary) to get your coordinate system and then use this in a time dependent study for heat transfer, for example.
A time changing coordinate system is not possible, as far as I know. If you are interested in something like this I recommend to discuss this with our support team in more detail via https://www.comsol.com/support
Best Regards,
Mst Nazmunnahar
February 14, 2018 2:15 pm
Thanks for this helpful blog. Can we use this anisotropic thermal conductivity under Heat transfer in solid(ht) sub-node solid 1 node or we need to add another node? Which node we should add for anisotropic thermal conductivity?
Nancy Bannach
February 15, 2018 11:11 am
Dear Mst Nazmunnahar,
you can also use it for solid, of course. Whenever you have the settings as shown in the image with the caption "Definition of anisotropy in the Heat Transfer node.": An option to select a coordinate system and the option to define anisotropic material properties. So, you can use this approach in other physics as well.
Best regards,
April 25, 2018 3:12 pm
Dear Nancy,
Hi! For me I applied creeping flow module with the porous media domains on, and I can only define the permeability of the porous media in "Fluid and Matrix Properties" interface and there is no option to choose the coordinate system like you shown to define the material property based on defined Curvilinear Coordinates as presented in the attachment. Could you help me to find a solution for this problem? Thanks a lot!
Nancy Bannach
April 26, 2018 2:59 am
thanks for your feedback. You are right, there is no option to select another coordinate system for the Fluid and Matrix properties.
The only option I see at the moment is, that you define the components manually. You can have a look at the model carbon_fibers.mph (https://www.comsol.com/model/anisotropic-heat-transfer-through-woven-carbon-fibers-16709).
The definition of each component is written in the Equation View below the "Solid 2″ node. You can adapt this definition for your problem.
If you need further assistance, please contact our Technichal Support team https://www.comsol.com/support.
In the meantime, I will forward this to our developers.
Best regards,
Sergey Kuznetsov
September 12, 2018 1:50 pm
I was wondering where I can find the detailed comments in the creating Woven Carbon Fibers Geometry.
The pdf document https://www.comsol.com/model/download/449671/models.heat.carbon_fibers_geom.pdf
says that instructions are in the "Anisotropic Heat Transfer through Woven Carbon Fibers."
But the that document (https://www.comsol.com/model/download/469631/models.heat.carbon_fibers_infinite_elements.pdf) doesn't have steps on creating geometry, instead it offers to open existin geometry "carbon_fibers_geom.mph".
Can i find anywhere actual instruction to create the geometry?
Thank you!
Nancy Bannach
September 13, 2018 3:15 am
Dear Sergey,
you are right, there is no section on how to create the geometry. The sentence in the pdf file refers to the whole model set-up (not geometry set-up).
If you are interested in how to create geometries in general I recommend to have a look at our video gallery
Otherwise you can always have a closer look at the Geometry node and every single node that is used to build the geometry. E.g. when you right-click on "Work Plane 1″ in the geometry of the carbon fiber model you can choose "Build selected". Then the geometry is build from the top node up to the Work Plane node.
You can expand the Work Plane node to see, what is done there. Then go to "Sweep" and do the same and so on.
I hope this helps. You can also contact our support team (https://www.comsol.com/support) in case you get stuck with your own geometry.
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There's a story on today's front page that describes just one of the many ways that some people take advantage of others.
Technology is an excellent tool. But it can also lead to more - and even more advanced - ways that some people will be taken for a ride.
Have you ever wished you could turn back time and do something over again? And do it differently?
When we received a press release recently about World Breastfeeding Month in August, I immediately thought about my children. I breastfed all three of my children, though I stopped nursing my eldest son after about three months, about the time I went back to work. I didn't know how to work and breastfeed at the same time.
This letter is in response to an article published by the Associated Press regarding the recent purchase of TASER devices by the Kentucky State Police. The article was poorly researched and somewhat misleading.
No, I did not retire. No, I am not ill! Financial corners were cut and I was cornered.
There is no way I would have given up my position at Campbellsville High School of my own accord. I think the world knows how I feel about CHS. It was a wonderful 41 years.
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Just two weeks ago in this space, we opined about how property values in Kentucky were behind the nation - not only when it comes to increasing, but also when it comes to falling prices.
After two months of summer fun, it's time to get back to work. Yes, it's that time of year again - time for homework, research papers, tests, after-school activities, ball games and more.
But it's also time for residents to be more careful in their daily travels.
Classes begin today for students at Taylor County Schools and on Wednesday for Campbellsville and Kentucky Christian schools.
Those of you who know me know that I'm a very proud Georgian and that I like to say that I'm southern by birth and bulldog by God's grace.
However, I must confess that I have come to love the Bluegrass state. Though I will never root for a blue nation sports team, I nonetheless find the state and people to be quite pleasant and enjoyable.
My wife and I have lived in Campbellsville for about six years in two different stints and we love the community. Taylor Countians, for the most part, are good, God-fearing, generous and friendly people.
Our state has made a name for itself on more than one occasion. Kentucky is known for its family farms, its horses, its hospitality and more. However, there are several other issues that aren't quite as appealing.
We lead the nation in the number of ATV deaths, prisoner growth and poor dental care. And, now, we're apparently leading many other, much larger cities in the amount of online gossip we participate in.
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I jizzed on this girls back and she rubbed it in. After it dried it made a crackling sound and I said "Damn Crackle Back!"
by BD5* February 15, 2012
When you jiz on a girls back, she rubs it in and lets it dry, then arches her back making the jiz "crackle"
"I jizzed all over this girls back and she rubbed it in like a porn star! When she went to get up I heard the dried spooey crackle across her back like a bunch of fire works! What a Crackle Back!
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A crackhead thats beyond hope. Usually seen scrounging the streets mumbling derogatory comments aimed at no one in particular.
1. Ahhh Great... here comes some crackle back looking like he needs some nickels n dimes...and i bet he needs some change too.
2.COME ON MAN!!! Roll up the window!.. i don't want that crackleback bi*ch putting her grubby hands in my face!
2.COME ON MAN!!! Roll up the window!.. i don't want that crackleback bi*ch putting her grubby hands in my face!
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My man's a right crackleback!
Oi crackleback!
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The familiar melody of Amazing Grace holds great meaning to the Cherokee people. In this wonderful choral setting, it is sung with Cherokee words in combination with the Morning Song of the Teehahnahmah Indian Nation to create a compelling musical expression of the ideals and desires of the Cherokee Nation. This simple canon will be a very rewarding experience for treble choirs in middle school through high school, especially when performed with recorder, flute or low whistle, shaker or tambourine, and drum (parts included). The excellent performance notes and translation/pronunciation guide make it easy to achieve an authentic performance. Highly recommended!
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Rhys Kesselman considers two of the Conservative government's promised tax reforms.
Once the federal budget is balanced, the Conservatives plan to double the TFSA's annual allowance to $10,000 and to permit income splitting for couples with children under 18. These are costly schemes, each running ultimately to billions a year.
While these proposals may appear to have wide appeal, most Canadians would gain nothing from them. The tax savings would flow disproportionately to the highest earners. Moreover, the ostensible goals of these proposals would be much better achieved by major changes to their structures.


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WASHINGTON – Naomi C. Earp, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced the formation of an Asian American and Pacific Islander Work Group that will examine this community's concerns about federal sector employment, special emphasis programs and the complaints process.
"The work group will be tackling these urgent and vexing problems which the Commission plans to address at a meeting to be held in 2008," Chair Earp said. "Our work will begin with testing perceptions and gathering the realities Asian Pacific Americans face in the federal workplace."
"The composition of the work group will be diverse in race, ethnicity and gender, and will be comprised of persons from various agencies, grade levels, occupational categories, levels of management, and professions," Chair Earp added.
The members of the new work group represent a cross section of agencies, departments and external stakeholders and include the following:
"This work is extremely important," said Gazal Modhera, a special assistant to Chair Earp and the newly appointed chair of the work group. "I can't wait to get moving on this important initiative, and I am so pleased to have the opportunity to guide this extraordinary group."
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September 11, 1939 - July 14, 2013
Warwick, NY
Felix V. Lagano, Jr., a forty-year resident of the area, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his home in Warwick, NY. He was 73 years old. Son of the late Felix V. Lagano, Sr. and the late Lillian Cilento Lagano, he was born September 11, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY.
Felix was a retired installer with Lucent Technologies, New York, NY. He was a member of American Legion Arthur Finnegan Post #1443, Greenwood Lake, NY, a member of the N.R.A., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia G. Leeper Lagano of Warwick, NY; his son, Michael A. Lagano and his wife, Danielle of Queens, NY; his brother, Frank Lagano and his wife, Gail of Flagstaff, AZ and his sister, Anita Nicastro and her husband, Augie of Staten Island, NY. Felix is also survived by many loving extended family members and friends who will miss him very much.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th, at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19th at Church of The Holy Rosary, 41 Windermere Avenue, Greenwood Lake, NY. Interment will follow in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Goshen, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to Warwick Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Victoria Lattanzi is leading the charge to turn clothing into paper for a good cause.
Under her direction, Moore College of Art & Design hosted the first-ever Peace Paper Project Workshop in Philadelphia. It consists of taking articles of clothing that hold significant meaning and turning them into paper. It is a Panty Pulping workshop, however, participants can use other articles of clothing that have significance as well.
Lattanzi is a Fine Arts major with a minor in business and textiles. She is also the recipient of the Frieda Fehrenbacher Leadership Award. For her leadership fellowship, she knew she wanted to combine her love of fine arts and fiber with art therapy.
"I knew that I was eventually looking to go into art therapy, which I plan on getting a Master's degree in," she said. "I came across the Peace Paper Project and thought that what they were doing – using fiber arts as social action – was absolutely perfect."
Peace Paper Project was started in 2011 by Drew Matott and Margaret Mahan as a project that would perpetuate the art of traditional hand papermaking by bringing it to vulnerable populations across the globe. Peace Paper Project's outreach program,
Panty Pulping, is embarking on a tour across the United States and Europe this summer/fall. Each stop along the way will be characterized by that community's intention to end sexual and domestic violence.
The paper making process goes like this: First, you cut up the panties or other articles of cloth into pieces. That then gets put through a Hollander beater, a machine that takes the cloth and transforms it into pulp. The pulp is then put into a large vat of water and gets drained through a mold and deckle, a type of screen that traps the fibers inside. The fibers are flipped onto a piece of felt, pressed and eventually dried into paper. If the participants want, they can do screen printing afterwards. The paper can also be bound into a book.
Some of the workshop participants will be creating journals to donate to Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR), Lattanzi said.
"I'm really excited about this whole process of paper making so as an artist it has been very fulfilling to reach out to an organization and feel so embraced by them right away," she said. "In addition, I'm getting a lot of experience with the skills and machinery that I'm going to work with down the road. So as a student it has been very enriching. As far as leadership, I never realized the commitment and marketing and organization that factor into getting an event off the ground, so this has made me more of a leader, too."
About Peace Paper Project: Peace Paper Project was started in 2011 by Drew Matott and Margaret Mahan as a project that would perpetuate the art of traditional hand papermaking by bringing it to vulnerable populations across the globe. Peace Paper works in collaboration with art therapists, universities, art centers, and community participants to establish systems of papermaking as self-expression and trauma intervention. Peace Paper Project practices art in the social sphere by engaging individuals with papermaking using fibers of special and personal significance. These fibers tend to relate directly to the social issues being addressed. Ultimately, Peace Paper Project is interested in the intersection of art therapy with art as social action, and uses traditional hand papermaking to facilitate this connection.http://www.peacepaperproject.org/
About Panty Pulping and the 2013 tour: This fall, Peace Paper Project's outreach program Panty Pulping will embark on a tour across the United States and Europe. Each stop along the way will be characterized by that community's intention to end sexual and domestic violence. On one level, we will be transforming underwear into paper in the public sphere as a way of combating rape culture. On another level, we will be visiting domestic abuse shelters and holding papermaking as trauma therapy workshops in collaboration with art therapists. Now more than ever presents itself as the time to demand an end to violence against women and girls, and to advocate for the global advancement of women. We at Peace Paper Project do so in our own way, utilizing traditional hand papermaking to engage communities in expressions of resilience and empowerment. http://www.pantypulping.org/


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Can You Guess the Celebrity Cleavage?
Today's celebrity cleavage trivia might be a bit of a toughie, but it wouldn't be a good game if the answer came easy. We're pretty zoomed in on the cleavage above; so much so that you could call it "Attack of the Boobs!"
The set of chest puppies you see before you belong to an actress who's made a name for herself as a sexy comedienne and been onscreen alongside people like John Stewart, Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum.
She's been the apple of many a gamer's eye and has proven to have a very entertaining personality on top of being incredibly hot.


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A Musical Holiday Send Off For The Broken Hearted
For the next two weeks, til January 2nd, we'll be doing our annual round-ups, bringing you the best posts from the last year. No intermission is complete without a musical interlude. This one is dedicated to those of you who might be having a blue blue blue blue Christmas and need some real honest-to-goodness apartment therapy. We've got home projects and songs, one for each of the five stages of newly-single holiday grief, from heartbreak to renewed optimism. Think of it as another kind of home cure.
Stage 1: The Drunken Denial aka The Drunken Dial
If you're newly solo, you could just be embarking on this phase which may include: using the holiday as an excuse to exchange blood for alcohol and potentially (probably) embarrassing phone calls/texts to your newly-minted ex begging for a second chance made during those moments when your BFF is not monitoring your communication privileges. Don't worry, we've all been there. Here's what we suggest:
Apartment therapy: Change up your bedroom. It can be as simple as buying new sheets or moving furniture around. We have one friend who uses this phase as a excuse to buy a new bed. Make it exactly as you want it. Don't be afraid to push it to the point of excess (you know, that point where you become defensive about it to friends and family -- "It's not THAT pink" or "Spartan is good for my mental health"). It'll give you something else to think about (and something else for your friends to listen to) apart from Sunday morning quarterbacking your relationship.
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Eat This: Dark and Stormy, to reflect your mood and give you liquid courage to ask friends to set you up on blind dates.
Stage 2: Sweaty Mania aka Getting Your Clean Freak On
This phase is when the light is just beginning to peek through at the end of the tunnel. It's very confusing, and usually happens after you've found someone new to fixate on. Unfortunately, most of the time it's at the company holiday party and it's someone you never thought was attractive before you strapped on some very thick beer goggles. If that is the case, proceed with caution. This is also about the time you realize that you've gained weight, your new haircut is terrible and your friends have been lying to you about how bad you look (forgive them, they were trying to be supportive).
Apartment therapy: Clean out your closets and purge that junk drawer. Now is a good time to shred all old papers (but not old pictures and love letters from your ex. Don't worry, we'll get to that). Carting a load to Goodwill will not only make your home less cluttered, you'll feel lighter as well. Don't worry if you find yourself cleaning moldings with a Q-tip. Think of it as a soul cleansing. If you don't know where to start, check out this post.
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Eat This: It's all about healthy snacks.
Stage 3: Blurry Anger aka Blind Rage
HOW DARE THEY! This phase is a trying time for your friends who have to put up with you railing on and on about how crappy your ex is, usually in excuriating tmi detail. But that's OK -- they have promised to love you no matter what, so vent away. This is also the phase where exercising can really kick into high gear. We recommend high energy sports. Perhaps not surprisingly, we've found kickboxing to be very therapeutic.
Apartment therapy: This the perfect time to tackle home projects you've been meaning to get to. Keep it simple. The trick is not to take on anything too complex unless you want to find yourself having a complete meltdown, sobbing hysterically over a broken cabinet door or malfunctioning toilet or, worse, going at it with a hammer. Here are some inexpensive ones to try.
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Eat this: Between excercising and anger, you're burning a lot of calories. You know what that means. Bring on something chocolate, like this cake, made with Guinness. Even better if you can convince one of your friends to make this with (well actually for) you while you drink whatever Guinness is not going into the cake.
Stage 4: Extreme Sadness
This phase is also called the Sweatpants phase, in which you lose your will to shower and you start worrying about going out anywhere for fear that you will run into your ex with some new hot piece he or she has got hanging around while you are sad and lonely.
Apartment therapy: This is the only time when it's perfectly acceptable to decorate your sofa with wadded tissues. Plan accordingly: stock up on throws, new pillows and good sized mugs. Get a Netflix account and a Kindle, maybe even a new TV. You may also want to splurge on new towels to wrap yourself up in; you may find the idea of a long bath before bedtime particularly comforting.
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Eat: The ultimate comfort food: mac and cheese.
Stage 5: Moving On
This is the magical moment in which you wake up out of your funk and realize how disgusting used tissues look on your sofa and that your bedroom looks like Malibu Barbie's -- or a Buddhist monk's (usually one extreme or the other).
Apartment therapy: Clean, in earnest. Re-evaluate your bedroom -- tone down whatever extremes you now find ridiculous and over the top. When you see a photo of your ex that was shoved under the bed, chuck it or shred it. This is also an excellent time to splurge on something new for your home -- be it curtains, a rug, new paint or a new piece of furniture. Here's a list of some stores you might want to consider.
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Eat: Open up a bottle of champagne and celebrate! Throw a party for your long-suffering friends. You've just walked through the fire and back. Who doesn't need a drink after that? Your friends certainly do. If you're lucky, maybe they'll tote along someone cute and single.
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Orchestral and electronic music, game music, game FX.HELLO, VISITOR! I'M A MULTI-GENRE COMPOSER AND AUIDO EFFECTS CREATOR, AND I'M VERY HAPPY ABOUT EVERY SINGLE PURCHASE I GET HERE ON AJ! THIS MEANS PEOPLE LOVE AND NEED WHAT I DO!
Biography: Aleksey was born in Iskitim, a small town in Siberia, Russia. He was creating music since 1998. There were virtually no equipment at all: the PC didn't even have a sound card, there were only PC-speaker. But these hardships hadn't stopped the tempation. In 2004 Aleksey becomes an official resident DJ of the Novosibirsk's cub "8". However, in 2005 Aleksey leaves the club scene for a long time and becomes a developer. But later in 2011 Aleksey returns to music creation and sound desing, his favourite activities, on a professional basis. Ever since then instrumental and symphonic works accompany "Wake Up! Studios" projects which are officially published on Apple Store, Android Market and Kindle platforms.
Descriptoin: Plummet.RU is a musical project from Siberia, Russia founded by Aleksey Filippenko. Main project genre is trance, but the author isn't limited by any means. There're a lot of orchestral and instrumental music, ambient, rock, pop, hip-hop, cheap-tune, EDM tracks that Aleksey have created. Probably the most correct definition of Plummet.RU's genre would be "the whole of and trance".
The main project feature is concentration firstly on the content of creations and only then — on the form. When there's search of meaning in every act, then there's Plummet.RU.
The project achievments count collaboration with the leading Russian trance label, high response from trance authors: the invintation to become a remixer for the debut "Thank You!" single was answered with a lot of great producers of our time including such names as Anisotropy, Gven Miles, Numall Fix, Free Sound and a lot of others. Soon this release will see the light on the first-rate Russian trance label (details will be added according to this event).
In 2012 Aleksey purposes to gladden his fans with the biggest number of releases ever! The project author thanks all the people who one way or another supported him on his path and who have shown interest in his creativity — without you my work wouldn't have neither such the results, nor such a joy!


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BOD MINUTES - August 10, 2011August 15, 2011
Board of Directors Meeting - August 10, 2011
There were no requests to speak.
Members present were Mike McCloud, Vicki Payton and Dale Newstrom.
The board members recited the KCBS Mission and the Board Pledge.
President Candy Weaver called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. central time.
Board members in attendance were Carolyn Wells, Executive Director, Candy Weaver, Mark Simmons, Don Harwell, Mike Budai, Mike Lake, Randy Bigler, Tana Shupe, Wayne Lohman, Paul Kirk, Arlie Bragg and Merl Whitebook. Gene Goycochea was absent.
MINUTES OF JULY 2011 MEETING: Tana Shupe, Secretary
Secretary asked that the following minutes be approved as presented. Seconded by Wayne Lohman, the minutes were accepted as presented.
The meeting was called to order @ 7:07 p.m. central time by President Candy Weaver. The following members were present in person or on the phone: Carolyn Wells, Executive Director, Candy Weaver, Don Harwell, Tana Shupe, Mike Budai, Mike Lake, Randy Bigler, Merl Whitebook, Wayne Lohman, Paul Kirk, Gene Goycochea, and Arlie Bragg. Mark Simmons joined the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Members Present: Mike McCloud, Vicki Payton, Dale Newstrom
One member made a request to Speak: Roy Murray
Members of the Board recited the KCBS Mission and the Board Pledge.
MINUTES of the BOD Meeting on June 8, 2011): Tana Shupe - Asked that the minutes be approved as presented with the following change in the Rules Committee Report : It was determined that an electrical blow dryer is considered a secondary heat source, and may not be used at KCBS-sanctioned contests. Seconded by Wayne Lohman, the minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
MARKETING REPORT: Tana Shupe / Mike McCloud
GABT Tour
- Completed the first 9 events; official recap to go out this month
- Ongoing assistance for the Tour Team in product shipments, logistics and on-site media promotion
- Generated additional publicity through radio remotes in four markets
Sam's Club BBQ Series:
- Continued coordination of PR efforts for the Inaugural Sam's Club National BBQ Tour
- Sending regional e-blasts to competitors
- Continued promotion of activities via all social media assets
- Recruited local volunteers to ensure event success
- Assisting Sam's with logistics for its supporting sponsors (ie, American Grillmaster experience, Cargill, etc…)
- Total June sales: $2,893
- Advertising sold for June: $2,696
- Uploaded July Bullsheet
- Uploaded MP3 of June's BOD meeting
- Updated team scores on Events pages
- Updated Forms section of website as needed by KCBS
- Uploaded MP3s of the CBJ and Table Captain instructions to Downloads section
- Updated website with all sponsor programs winners/information
- Created 2011 Annual Member Survey graphics; added to website
- Investigating and experimenting with a mobile application of the web site/certain databases
- First six month recap of web stats:
Unique Visits to the site: 371,214 (15% increase YoY)
Number of Pageviews: 2,424,727 (8% increase YoY)
Average pages per visit: 6.53
Average time on site: 5:35 minutes
- Social Media: Using MMA, KCBS, and GABT Facebook and Twitter pages to promote KCBS-related events/promotion
- GABT: 95 new Twitter followers / 25,501 Facebook post views
- 37,044 Facebook post views / 249,417 Facebook post views
- Sent GABT press releases out in DC, Naperville and North Wildwood markets
- Sent Rancher's Reserve local press releases out Costa Mesa market
- Sent Kingsford Points Chase press releases in Lenexa, Marshalltown and DC markets
- Updating Kingsford Points Chase blog after events
- Updating News section of KCBS website as needed
- Ongoing CBJ PR
Sponsorship Activities
- Continued Kingsford Points Chase implementation/follow-up
- Completed second Reser's Fine Foods American Classics Summer Series event
- Assisted Reser's in coordination of ancillary KCBS event
- Coordinating Rancher's Reserve Beef Cup pre- and post- event
- Assisting Rancher's Reserve with ordering quantities
- Completed 2011 Annual Membership Survey
- Additional discussions:
- Goody Bag program has been placed on hold due to lack of support from sponsors
- Credit Card: Carolyn will begin working on the KCBS credit card and will get back w/the board
- Infrastructure work must be completed on the new trailer and dewrapping is in progress.
- MMA will send a breakdown on how the $20,000 "slush fund" approved by the board is being spent.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Mike Budai
Mike Budai moved that the board approve the financial statements as presented to the board. Seconded by Mike Lake, the motion was passed unanimously.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT: Paul Kirk
Although there is very little going on with the "CAT'S" program this summer we are looking to getting some teams and competitions starting this spring which gives time to organize and find sponsors for the schools teams.
Right now we have an interest from Wheaton Missouri area, Stafford Kansas, Picayune Mississippi, Kansas City and Nashville areas and looking for more.
CBJ REPORT: Mike Lake
Randy and Carol Bigler have entered the training phase for CBJ Instructors. This was due to the need of an instructor in the Mid-South. No others trainees have been accepted elsewhere, due to present numbers. The judges' continuing education program is currently being looked at by MMA's web people. Update on attendance at judging classes has been submitted to board members for review. Mike is still accepting questions re: CBJ on-going education to be available on-line and the committee is working with MMA for the best way to format this project.
RULES COMMITTEE REPORT: Randy Bigler
The Rules Committee met by Conference Call on Thursday 7 July. The following recommendations/motion are submitted for the BOD Agenda.
The motion to require a comment card on any score given that is less than 5 was tabled.
The motion that rule number 7 be changed to read that all competition meats will be inspected by the KCBS contest rep was tabled
The motion that the contest rep be required to conduct a pit inspection for cleanliness at each contest was tabled.
The motion to change Rule 11 was tabled until the August meeting of the board
CONTEST REP COMMITTEE REPORT: Mark Simmons/Randy Bigler
Don and Nancy Muller have been hired as new reps in the Northeast. Additional items to be considered in closed session were presented. Mike also reported the resignation of one contest rep.
SANCTIONING & MENTORING COMMITTEE REPORT: Wayne Lohman
The Sanctioning Committee recommends approval of all new and existing contests listed in the July New/Change Request Report, with the exception of the contest in Waxhaw, NC. Seconded by Mike Budai, the recommendation was approved unanimously.
New Contests:
12/10-11 The Little Engine That Could Vista, CA
10/7-8 Grill'n & Chill'n on Main Waxhaw, NC
9/9 Hampton Bay Days BBQ Challenge Hampton, VA
9/30-10/1 TBD Jonesboro, AR
New Competitor Series Contest:
10/8 Future Legends of Barbeque Tuxedo, NC
Existing Contests (2012):
4/6-7 Kennett Jaycee's Show Me State BBQ Cookoff Kennett, MO
5/18-19 Wheatstock Grill-Off Peace Love & BBQ Abilene, KS
New Contests (2012):
3/16-17 Link Centre Don't Be Cruel BBQ Duel Tupelo, MS
6/29-30 Covington Cork and Pork Festival Covington, VA
6/22-23 Peak City Pig Fest Apex, NC
5/19-20 The Big Oink Sacramento, CA
The Sanctioning Committee recommended a request to reduce prize money for three contests be denied. The board agreed to deny the request. Committee also updated the board on requests to postpone and to move other contests.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT: Don Harwell - No report was submitted, but mentioned that the new computer program is on hold. Although Mike Budai will assume the position as chairman of the committee for the program, Don Harwell will continue to chair the Technology Committee.
MEMBERSHP COMMITTEE REPORT: Gene Goycochea
Reported that the menu and other details for the Annual Meeting have been finalized. Candy Weaver moved that we approve the contract from the hotel; Seconded by Tana Shupe, the motion passed unanimously.
Gene recommendations regarding business-related memberships. With the board's approval, he will work with MMA for additional input and implementation ideas, and will send a questionnaire to board members for their input on how to proceed.
PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE REPORT: Arlie Bragg - No Report
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT: Candy Weaver
This committee is still working on implementation of specific issues and will update the board at next meeting.
REPORT ON CONTEST PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Candy Weaver
President Weaver made a motion that the contest program committee chair be assumed by Mike Budai, and that the committee be reformed. Seconded by Tana Shupe, a roll call vote was requested.
(7) Ayes: Shupe, Budai, Kirk, Lake, Bigler, Simmons, Lohman
(3) Nays: Harwell, Goycochea, Bragg
(1) Absent: Whitebook Motion carries.
Candy will send the contract for the program to all board members.
Candy Weaver made a motion to ratify the Sam's Club contract. Seconded by Mike Lake, ayes were unanimous
Candy Weaver made a motion to accept attorney's recommendation regarding wording for punishment of independent contractors. Seconded by PaulKirk, ayes were unanimous.
A motion to go into closed session was made by Randy Bigler and seconded by Paul Kirk. With 10 aye votes and one nay, the board entered closed session with the following items for consideration.
(1) Behavior of a particular team and a recent incident - was determined to not be an issue for the board.
(2) A matter pertaining to a specific contest rep.
(3) Request from a team regarding a suspension.
(4) Discussion regarding business memberships.
(5) Suggestion from attorney regarding a rep issue.
(6) A team member's celebratory verbalization.
Email Blast (issues regarding blasts, i.e. cost, criteria, etc.): A policy will be suggested by the Marketing Committee with input from MMA. Tana will submit a report at the August meeting.
The concensus of the board is to will allow a short period of time during its meeting for administrative and other "generic" questions from its members.
Paul Kirk moved to adjourn at 10:04. 2nd by Mike Budai. Ayes unanimous.
(End of Minutes from July meeting.)
MMA/KCBS MARKETING REPORT: Tana Shupe/Mike McCloud
Mike McCloud reported that KCBS participation in the Extreme Makeover episode was a huge success. He anticipates that KCBS should see a lot of media visibility and that we should expect a massive rebound effect. He gave thanks to the board members and volunteers who were present and will prepare an article to be published in a future issue of The Bullsheet giving a synopsis and impressions of the event.
GABT Tour
- Completed 12 GABT events; sent out official recap to partners
- Ongoing assistance for the Tour Team in product shipments, logistics and on-site media promotion
- Rerouted the Tour on an open date to the Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down in Rocky Mount, NC
- Generated additional publicity through radio remotes in Columbus, MS; Springfield, MO; New York; Naperville, IL; North Wildwood, NJ and Columbus, OH
Sam's Club BBQ Series:
- Continued coordination of communications efforts for the Inaugural Sam's Club National BBQ Tour
- Publicized through regional e-blasts to competitors
- Promoted all activities via KCBS social media assets
- Recruited local volunteers to ensure event success
- Total July sales: $2,543
- Advertising sold for July: $2,410
- Uploaded August Bullsheet
- Uploaded MP3 of July's BOD meeting
- Updated Forms section of website as requested by KCBS
- Updated TOY database
- Updated content on Judges page of website
- Updating website with all sponsor programs winners/information
- Continued experimentation with and development of a mobile application of web site /certain databases
- Social Media: Using MMA, KCBS, and GABT Facebook and Twitter pages to promote KCBS-related events/promotion
- GABT: 1,437 Twitter followers / 20,596 Facebook post views
- KCBS: 808 Twitter followers / 236,844 Facebook post views
- Sent GABT press release out in Columbus, OH market
- Sent Rancher's Reserve local press release out in Louisa, VA market
- Sent Kingsford Points Chase press release out in Greenwood, SC market
- Updated Kingsford Points Chase blog after Greenwood, SC event
- Updating News section of KCBS website as needed
- Sent out Quarterly membership e-blast
- Ongoing CBJ PR
Sponsorship Activities
- Continued Kingsford Points Chase implementation/follow-up
- Completed third Reser's Fine Foods American Classics Summer Series event
- Coordination of Rancher's Reserve Beef Cup pre- and post- event
- Completed 2011 Annual Membership Survey
- Announced giveaway winners via KCBS website
- Created and shared Survey results via KCBS website
- Gathered and sent member-generated credit card designs to KCBS
- Working with KCBS on Extreme Home Makeover BBQ Throwdown
- Garnered sponsor donations
- Assisting with logistics as needed
- Expect to see national exposure of the KCBS brand
- Request from Illinois Pork Board to rent/lease the Pork Board trailer (details to be discussed at board meeting)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mike Budai
The Finance Committee recommended adopting the financial statements as presented.
Seconded by Tana Shupe, the motion was accepted unanimously. In answer to a request, Mike will report to the Board how the $20,000 allocated for the Sam's Club BBQ Series is being spent.
SANCTIONING COMMITTEE: Wayne Lohman
The Sanctioning Committee recommends approval of all new and existing contests listed in the August New/Change Request Report. Seconded by Randy Bigler, the m otion was accepted unanimously.
New Contests:
10/14-16 Best Backyard BBQ New London, CT
10/8-9 Grill'n & Chill'n on Main Waxhaw, NC
12/9-11 Holiday Barbeque for Kids Mesa, AZ
Existing Contests (2012):
6/15-16 Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Fest Tryon, NC
5/4-5 Apple Blossom BBQ Contest St. Joseph, MO
5/25-26 Lewisburg Rotary Club BBQ Lewisburg, TN
3/30-31 Benton KY Kiwanis BBQ Kook-off Benton, KY
7/3-4 Whiting 4th of July BBQ Cook-off Whiting, IA
3/30-31 Slidell BBQ Challenge Slidell, LA
5/18-19 Randolph County Pig Party Steeleville, IL
3/2-3 Smokin in the Square Pensacola, FL
5/18-19 Bakersfield's Biggest Baddest BBQ Championship Bakersfield, CA
12/30-31 Second Annual Wild West BBQ Championship Buena Park, CA
12/31-1/1 Second Annual Wild West BBQ Championship Buena Park, CA
New Contests (2012):
8/26-27 Deaths Door Barbeque Washington Island, WI
5/11-12 Rods, Ribs & Rock-n-Roll Manhattan, KS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Paul Kirk & Tana Shupe
In this committee's efforts to support the Mission of KCBS, we believe it is especially important to educate and develop a program for our young cookers. We have researched a specific program that is exhibiting the success that we believe could help us reach that goal. The facility is located approximately 110 miles from Nashville, and the program is designed to expose its participants to numerous aspects of kitchen operation including cooker design and assembly, cutting/identifying meat cuts, cooking/grilling, food chemistry, mixing/weighing, blending rubs, marinades, sauces, glazes, along with garnering sponsorships and community support, and creating brand imagery.
The program includes two age groups, one for 4th through 8th graders, and the second for 9th through 12th graders. Participants are trained in multiple skill sets and are exposed to professional barbecue competitions.
We are requesting an amount, not to exceed $850*, for the chairman and co-chairman of this committee to visit the facility and to then determine the feasibility and manner in which this type of program can be encouraged and instituted in other cities throughout the country.
*Estimated expenses:
Round-trip flight from Kansas City to Nashville: $385
One-night hotel accommodation: 125
Mileage: ±400 mi. @ .555
Tullahoma/Nashville/Crossville/Return 200
Meals: 70
Mark Simmons asked that the request be amended to allocate up to $1,000O. A motion to allocate the request was made by Randy Bigler. Seconded by Wayne Lohman, the otion passsed unanimously.
CBJ COMMITTEE: Mike Lake
The following updated detailed YTD judging classes report sent to BOD. Synopsis for 2011: 48 classes - 2,080 Students - 627 KCBS Members - 1,439 New Members - 14 Media Comps
Continuing Education for judges: Committee is working with MMA regarding the formatting of a web based program. The report was accepted as submitted.
CONTEST REPS COMMITTEE: Mark Simmons & Randy Bigler
The Contest Rep Committee met August 2 by conference call. Mark Simmons, Randy Bigler, Larry King and Ken Dakai were present. Bunny Tuttle was not able to be on the call due to schedule conflicts.
The Committee is happy to report that Don and Nancy Muller are now contest reps and will serve the New England area well. They have received several very positive reports and all of the reps who have been involved in their training have given positive reports. The same can be said for Audrey Budai and Sharon Hadley. All are now able to be assigned to contests.
There have been some situations where contest reps are smoking while they are handing out boxes. A note is to be posted on the rep forum to remind them that contest reps are not to smoke and handle boxes at the same time and if they smoke to be sure that they wash their hands before they hand out boxes.
There was a review of last month's recommendations by the Rules Committee and the recommendation from the Rep Committee was in agreement with the decision of the BOD that all three of the proposals be withdrawn.
No additional motions were brought before the BOD.
There is one matter to be reviewed in closed session concerning a contest rep.
The committee's report was accepted as submitted.
CONTEST PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Mike Budai
The updated committee members include Mike Budai, Candy Weaver, Don Harwell, Carolyn Wells, Stephen Smith, Kevin Keeling, Scott Grinstead and Steve Grinstead
The Contest Program Committee recommends accepting and funding the proposal from InDevX inc.
RULES COMMITTEE: Randy Bigler
The Rules Committee met on Monday Aug 1 by conference call. Members on the call were the Bigler's, Vince Carriccoi and Arlie Bragg. We have decided to table the motion on having the Contest Reps do the meat inspections and withdraw the other two motions for Reps to do Pit Inspections and requiring judges to complete comment cards on scores of 5 or lower.
After discussions between the Rules and Rep Committees, both committees decided to withdraw the motion to have comment cards discontinued.
Randy Bigler made a motion that, effective January 1, 2012, the terminology of Rule #8 be updated to reflect that the sous-vide technique is not allowed to be used as a KCBS cooking technique. Seconded by Mike Budai, the motion passed with eight aye votes, and one nay vote. Two members were absent.
The consensus of the board is to change terminology on the Judges' Meeting CD to reflect that judges may not consume or use alcoholic beverages or other mind-altering substances prior to or during judging, that only water may be consumed during judging, and that scented wipes may not be used while judging.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Gene Goycochea - No Report
PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE: Arlie Bragg - No Report
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Don Harwell - No Report
Candy Weaver made a motion that the board accept the proposal to un-wrap the National Pork Board graphics off of the KCBS new trailer. Seconded by Mark Simmons, the motion was accepted unanimously.
The board ruled that Bradley cookers are electric and are not allowed for use in KCBS sanctioned contests.
At 8:05 p.m., Randy Bigler moved to go into closed session. Seconded by Paul Kirk, ayes were unanimous.
1) Discussion regarding a Contest Rep. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD IS THAT THE REP CHAIRPERSONS WILL DETERMINE THE PROPER RESOLUTION OF THE ISSUE.
2) Proposal from InDevX Inc.
After coming out of closed session, the board's consensus is that the rep chairpersons will determine the proper resolution of the issue regarding a specific rep.
Mike Budai made a motion that the board accept and fund the proposal from InDevX. Seconded by Paul Kirk, the motion passed eight ayes to one nay, with two members absent.
At 9:12 p.m., Paul Kirk moved to adjourn. Seconded by Randy Bigler, the motion passed unanimously.


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Recruiters Scammed Army For Millions in Signup Bonuses During Iraq War
As the war in Iraq worsened and military enlistments flagged, the Army National Guard began a novel bonus program to recruit more troops. That desperation to hit quotas may have cost taxpayers $100 million in fraudulent bonuses by more than a thousand crooked recruiters, a new investigation shows.
Army officials testifying earlier this week before the Senate said the scandal involved as many as 1,200 recruiters, soldiers and civilians taking advantage of the service's mania to put bodies in green suits as the Sunni-Shi'a civil war accelerated in Iraq and U.S. casualties rose.
The way the bonuses—adopted in 2007—worked was this: Any approved military or military-connected person could sign up to be a "recruiting assistant" and get a cash payment from the Army for every "sale" they registered—every recruit credited to their efforts. The New York Times sums it up thus:
Under the program, National Guard soldiers — and their relatives, as well as other civilians and retirees — signed up to be recruiting assistants and could earn up to $7,500 for each new recruit they managed to enlist. But investigators said that in many cases, high school guidance counselors and even principals with access to their students' personal information took credit for recruiting students who they happened to know were joining the Army.
In the end, according to Maj. Gen. David E. Quantock, commanding general of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command, fraudulent payments that have already reached $29 million could, by the end of the investigation, come close to $100 million.
There were myriad ways to game that system. Basically, the program incentivized recruiters to greedily take the identities of soldiers they'd already signed up and pass them on to an "assistant," who also took credit for their recruitment, generating an extra bonus that the recruiters could split.
"Other recruiters registered an unwitting person as a recruiting assistant, then substituted their own bank account for direct deposit of the fraudulent bonuses," according to USA Today. At least five soldiers pulled in more than $100,000 each using some version of this scheme; one soldier made $275,000 in bonuses.
The "recruiting assistants" were paid by the Army as contractors working for a company called Docupak, the Washington Post reports:
The Guard promoted the program as an easy way to make money, urging prospective recruitment assistants in a flier to sign up online in "two easy steps" that took just minutes.
Formal Army recruiters were barred from collecting the referral bonus, but many soon realized they could profit from the program undetected, according to documents and officials familiar with the investigation...
The bonuses helped the Army meet its recruitment goals during a crucial period, paying out more than $300 million for roughly 130,000 enlistees.
That comes out to an extra $2,307.69 for each recruit—above and beyond what the Army already pays for each one's recruitment and training through regular military channels.
The current base military pay for a new enlisted recruit, by the way, is $1,430.60 per month.