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LONDON, ENG—Thursday, Team USA basketball advanced to the gold medal match after beating Argentina 109-83 in the semifinals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament. The two rivals met for the third time in a month, and for the third time the United States came out on top.
But once again, the United States pulled away in the second half.
A barrage of three pointers from Kevin Durant in the third quarter gave the U.S. a 17 point lead. In the fourth, it was Carmelo Anthony's turn from three, and the U.S. pulled away for the 26-point victory.
LeBron James followed up his historic triple-double with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The United States will face Spain in the gold medal match on Saturday.
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It hasn't officially aired on BBC America for those of us in the USA (although, I'm sure if you looked hard enough, you'll find each episode online), but season 2 of the critically-acclaimed Idris Elba BBC drama Luther has already ended in the UK.
And if you're already anxious for a season 3, or, better yet, a Luther big screen adaptation, which Idris himself said he'd love to see happen, maybe this'll keep you occupied until then... or maybe not.
A prequel to the TV series will be released soon. Although, it'll be in the form of a paperback novel! That's right, Neil Cross, the creator of the series, has penned a 368-page prequel novel titled Luther: The Calling, which is being published by Simon & Schuster.
So, what's the story here?
Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. He's a murder detective. A near-genius. He's brilliant; he's intense; he's instinctive. He's obsessional. He's dangerous. DCI John Luther has an extraordinary clearance rate. He commands outstanding loyalty from friends and colleagues. Nobody who ever stood at his side has a bad word to say about him. And yet there are rumours that DCI Luther is bad - not corrupt, not on the take, but tormented. Luther seethes with a hidden fury that at times he can barely control. Sometimes it sends him to the brink of madness, making him do things he shouldn't; things way beyond the limits of the law. Luther: The Calling, the first in a new series of novels featuring DCI John Luther, takes us into Luther's past and into his mind. It is the story of the case that tore his personal and professional relationships apart and propelled him over the precipice. Beyond fury, beyond vengeance. All the way to murder…
I'm guessing the case being referred to here that tore his personal and professional life apart was the one that we saw the end of in the beginning of the first episode of season 1 last year.
Something else that stands out here is that this will be "the first in a new series of novels," so expect more to come.
Might one of these paperbacks (and maybe hardcovers eventually) be the source for the Luther movie that so many fans of the series are hoping for?
Maybe... maybe not.
Amazon.com shows an August 1st publish date, although I'm not sure if that'll just be for the UK folks - at least, at first, before it travels the globe.
You'll know when we know.
So who'll be buying a copy?

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Years Active: 1928–2009
Genres: Jazz, Country, Blues
Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009) — known as Les Paul — was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which "made the sound of rock and roll possible". He is credited with many recording innovations. Although he was certainly not the first to use the technique, his early experiments with overdubbing (also known as sound on sound), delay effects such as tape delay, phasing effects, and multitrack recording were among the first to attract widespread attention. His innovative talents extended into his playing style, including licks, trills, chording sequences, fretting tech... Continue Bio >>
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Movies | Demi Moore goes macho while Sylvester Stallone gets real
Women and men are exactly alike except in their reproductive systems. Gender roles are just the creations of a repressive society. Keeping women out of combat is just another sign of sexism. That's the mindset of the dreadful Demi Moore vehicle, G.I. Jane. Ms. Moore's character is recruited as a test case for integrating the military. She gets kicked around, becomes a political football, then is set up on phony charges of lesbianism. Her final challenge is a Ramboesque mission into Libya to rescue a bunch of soldiers who are stranded in the desert. With her bald head and Bally's heath spa body, she conquers all to show the world that women and men are physically equal. Gung ho! Ridley Scott, who made Sci-Fi films like Blade Runner and Alien, is a fitting director for a movie about a woman who becomes a Navy SEAL. Such a premise is as close to reality as a two-headed transplant movie. His action scenes of Ms. Moore and company going through hell week are mildly engrossing, but all the scenes with serious dialogue are terrible. The worst parts are the scenes involving Anne Bancroft, who plays the Pat Schroederesque senator who uses our Amazon heroine as a pawn to promote her own career. There's a wimpy boyfriend and mean drill instructor in here too; most of the male characters in G.I. Jane have all the personality of the food in a Navy ration pack. On the other hand, Cop Land does a better job of putting controversy in uniform. Sylvester Stallone shows the world he can still act by playing a pudgy, overweight sheriff in a New Jersey town filled with New York City cops. He's partially deaf, so he can't be a real police officer on the other side of the bridge. But the boys in blue like him, so they give him a job fighting the nonexistent crime in that little community. Then one of the town's cops accidentally kills two black druggies on the George Washington Bridge and fakes his own suicide. This starts a spiral that reveals the whole town was built for the cops who got their mortgages from a mob-controlled bank. Robert DeNiro comes into town as an investigator trying to get Sheriff Stallone's help with the case. So Sly gets his big shot at being a crime fighter, but he has to investigate his best friends. The suspense builds to an intense climax, and our hero finally gets to shoot somebody. Cop Land's picture of the small town is a reflection of New York City itself. After all, for a cop sick of living and working in the crime and grime of the Big Apple, an offer to sell out in exchange for life in a quiet, peaceful thin blue ghetto must be tempting. This movie was deliberately made as an independent film-and thrives on its story and acting instead of its budget. Cop Land works because it shows how people sworn to uphold justice can become part of the evil they're trying to fight. G.I. Jane settles for political fashion and winds up as flat as the comic book that its title invokes.


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Joining PopCap and Funcom (and last week OnLive) workers on the unemployment lines this week are employees of Sony's Studio Liverpool. The studio responsible for the classic Wipeout series and Colony Wars, has been closed as part of Sony's plan to re-focus its resources and energy on other studios. The company said in a statement that SCE Worldwide Studio performs regular reviews of its internal studios. After its latest review of the Liverpool studio, it decided to shut it down.
"It has been decided that Liverpool Studio should be closed," Sony said. "Liverpool Studio has been an important part of SCE Worldwide Studios since the outset of PlayStation, and have contributed greatly to PlayStation over the years. Everyone connected with Liverpool Studio, past and present, can be very proud of their achievements."
Studio Liverpool's Sandy Lobban also confirmed the news via Twitter:
"End of an era today for Studio Liverpool. Honoured to have been a part of it."
Studio Liverpool started out as Psygnosis in 1984, until it was acquired by Sony in 1993 and renamed. The studio was responsible for creating the ultra-popular PlayStation launch title Wipeout in 1995 and Colony Wars in 1996. The company's last game was WipEout 2048 for the PlayStation Vita.
Sony did not disclose how many employees are now out of work or if any of them have been offered positions at other studios.


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Acai berries are one of the most nutritious, organic foods available in the market today. They come from South America where they have been used in herbal remedies for centuries. This berry is full of fiber, omega-fatty acids and vitamins. One nutritionist dubs the Acai "the perfect food."
The Acai-Trim dieting supplement mixes Acai root with several other organic ingredients which, supposedly, promote weight loss, mental alertness, detoxification and antioxidation. This product is manufactured for a California-based company called Amerivite. It is available via the internet and through major store-front distributors (e.g. Wal-Mart).
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Acai-Trim proprietary blend (800mg): Green tea extract (herb), Psyllium (seed), Fennel (seed), Buckthorn (bark), Goldenseal (whole herb), Cascara Sagrada (bark), Rhubarb (bark), Licorice (root), Ginger (root), Acai (root), and Gelatin.
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This product contains green tea extract which is drawn exclusively from the foliage of the Camellia sinensis. This herb has long been promoted for its many health benefits. You should exercise caution when taking products that contain green tea extract. A recent report published by U.S. Pharmacopeia acknowledges that some green tea extracts can be harmful especially when ingested on an empty stomach.
This product contains Cascara Sagrada. This powerful bark causes colon contractions which are commonly interpreted as the urge to "use the bathroom." This bark has a laundry list of potential side-effects and cautions. The inclusion of this ingredient in the AcaiTrim supplement is somewhat curious. This ingredient was probably included because it potentially enhances intestinal and colon cleansing via the evacuation of the bowels. This ingredient would only benefit users who are experiencing constipation and could potentially harm users who have diarrhea.
This product also contains Buckthorn bark. Buckthorn bark is recommended by some doctors as a laxative. Since this ingredient is a stimulant laxative, it has several side-effects and cautions.
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Saab 900 Reviews and Owner Comments
I have a 1992 Saab 900 Turbo with about 117,000. It has been a great car with only a few minor problems so far: front hood rust, passenger's front wheel well rusted out, water pump, cruise control, antenna motor, driver's head light wiper, rear brake calipers and automatic locks work inconsistently. Nothing too major yet... I love this car and it has overall held up very well. Especially considering this car has spend it's entire life in Upstate NY.
Just bought a '93 900S with 172,000 miles on it to supplement my '85 900S with 492,000 miles on it and still running strong. The '85 is getting the classic body rust on the left rear quarter panel, but it has been the best car I have ever had. I bought the '85 in 1993, it has only stranded me once when the ignition module failed. The newer 1993 900S has some minor issues, but is otherwise in excellent condition. It's just prior to the GM frames of later 1993, so I expect it will serve well.
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The selection does not include my year a 1986 900 model. Well built with few bells and whistles. Only a buzzer when key remains in ignition switch. Normal wear items replaced. Extremely solid construction. Door panels have screws that allow E-Z access of window regulator that will never fail because it is manual with hand crank. Glass sealed head lights that don't fade after years of driving. Not too many around though.
this is my wifes dream convert and my headache manul trans replace at 135k lots and lots of ele issues alternator replaced at 90k 125k finally replace ground cable from alt to motor with over sized cable much better the shift lever broke off in my hand @140k design flaw with reverse pin caused failure. pron to over heat (do not add H2O to the system as this results in coolent system failure causing head to warp the A/C has never worked as it is a R12 system except for eletri the car is easy to work on and on a summer day with the top down the wife turns heads.
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I have had my Saab 900 ( 1991 ) for about two years and have had a handful of issues with it. These cars seem to have a cult following behind them, everyone you see that drives one seems to nod or give a slight exchange of eye contact when in passing. Issues with the car have included--the cooling system ( i . e . hoses, thermostat, grounding sensors ) , The ignition system and alternator and more grounding issues. Considering I myself have only four years wisdom over this car I cannot complain about the small things, the 900 still drives fine, the check engine light is on, but mostly all areas have been checked for issues relating to the problem. I do nearly all of the work to the car by myself, its an alright ride though.
I love the way this car handles. I bought the car in 2009 with 137,000 miles on it and it still runs very well. The turbo is divine. I am now a convert and willing to purchase another 1996 Saab for my mother-in-law who is equally happy with the car.
I've owned this car since 2002 and have had nothing but problems with it. Let me just give you an idea: i've replaced the clutch cable THREE times, replaced the entire exhaust system (twice for some parts), gone through two clutches... amonst other problems. BUYER BEWARE! I will never buy a saab again after being a lifetime owner until this car.
I have had the car for 4.5 years now and I do love it. I have had electrical problems with the car from the time I got it though. Initially the dome light would come on randomly while I drove and the lights would go out randomly as well. Those were fixed right away as it was covered under the 30 day warranty I had. Over the past few months though the cars dashboard instruments like to turn off for a second and then come right back on. I have has two different mechanics try and fix it and both have failed. It lies in once again with another electrical problem. The rest of the car has held up very well though and am very happy with it!
My experience with my Saab 900 SPG was really good. It looked and handled really good. I had the water pump fail but otherwise I had few problems before I sold it for a bigger car. I miss it!
I had the 900 turbo for 6 years from 1999 to 2005 and it was a complete disaster. It worked maybe half the time I owned it. I had to replace the head gasket, the exhaust manifold gasket multiple times, 2 turbos...it's a very long and expensive list. Eventually the rings on the motor blew and I got a new motor from a salvage yard. Also, there is a vent in the hood which somehow allowed rain water into the passage for the wiring harness into cabin and flooded with 4 inches of water inside over the course of a couple of days while it was broken down in my driveway. That said, when the car worked, it was really fun to drive. It was pretty fast and handled well. With the rear seats folded down, I was able to move my apartment including mattress). I miss driving it but not fixing it.


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Finally, my parked alt awoke to sand blowing in his face. Found a rare after about half an hour of desperate hunting. As this lower level alt had no bandages, to avoid the 10% health penalty for fleeing, I'd use my Azure Whelplings 'Surge of Power' to kill the secondary pet in one hit so I could get back to hunting that rare down asap.
Definitely go for the secondary pet method - 5 spirit crabs (including a rare) and voila...
Flew over at about 7am server time, around 15 there - second one was rare. Looks like they can show up in large clumps.
Same story - heart-shaped lake, just one there, uncommon. First time looking, so yay!
Same thing as Soitseams: Level 1 rare outside of the Shrine. Used the terrible turnip - fastest rare catch yet.
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Lord Bateman was a noble lord
Oh, he sailed east and he sailed west
In his prison yard there grew a tree
Now this Turk he had one lonely daughter
"Oh is it true that you're Lord Bateman
"Oh yes it is true that I'm Lord Bateman
Oh, she went unto her father's cellar
Oh they made a vow between them two
Oh she went unto her father's harbour
Now when seven long years had passed and gone
And when she reached Lord Bateman's castle
"Oh is this Lord Bateman's castle
"Go bid him send me a piece of cake
(speaks) No that's that. Hold on now, I'll see
"Go bid him bring me a piece of cake
(speaks) Now just stop it a minute again now sir.
[Tape stops and starts]
Away and away sped the proud young porter
(speaks) Lord Bateman's . what? . his room?
[Tape stops and starts]
Away away sped the proud young porter
Oh there is one.
(speaks) Dang it I'm wrong again
"What's new what news, my proud young porter
"She has diamond rings upon every finger
"She bids you send her a piece of cake
(speaks) Hold on again now sir till I get. pick up the next verse
[Tape stops and starts]
Lord Bateman then flew in a.
(speaks) That's wrong That's the wrong air now
[Tape stops and starts]
Lord Bateman then flew in a passion
Then up and spake the young bride's mother
"Oh it's true that I married your only daughter
Lord Bateman fixed him another wedding
NotesSources: Child ballad #53, "Young Beichen"; Mercer 198; Greenleaf 1968: 17, Karpeles 1934: 88; Peacock 210 (2 versions); recorded by Anita Best on Crosshanded (Amber, 1997); for a long list of variants and recordings, see http://www.csufresno.edu/folklore/BalladSearch.html. Leach also collected this from Mr. M. Curran of Calvert. Henry 470; Roud 40.
History: Also called "Young Beichan," the popularity of this ballad was enhanced by numerous broadside publications in the 19th century. The narrative is also found in the folklore of Spain, Italy, and Scandinavian countries.
Text notes: An exotic tale in which Lord Bateman is imprisoned, usually in a Turkish jail, rescued by the daughter of the jailor. They promise to wed in seven years. She seeks him out after this time but finds he has just married another. But he frees himself in order to marry the jailor's daughter.
Tune notes: Bronson notes that the earliest tunes (dating from the late 18th century) are in duple time while more recent ones are generally in triple metre. This performance tends toward 5/8. Peacock collected two tunes, one in 5/4. Anita Best sings a variant of this tune on her solo album, Cross-handed.
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Bill introduced to protect Pratt River's clean water, recreation, wildlife
American Rivers applauds Wild and Scenic proposalNovember 8th, 2007

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Seattle, WA – Congressman Dave Reichert (R-8th) today introduced a bill to protect Washington's Pratt River, one of the last truly wild rivers in King County. HR 4113 (The Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Wild Pratt River Act) would grant Wild and Scenic River protection to the Pratt, safeguarding clean water, fish and wildlife, and excellent hiking, fishing and paddling opportunities for millions of people in western Washington.
The bill, which would also grant wilderness protection for an additional 22,000 acres in the Alpine Lakes region, was developed in consultation with local stakeholders and with help from a coalition of conservation and recreation organizations, including American Rivers.
The Pratt River, a tributary of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie, contains old-growth forest and is home to strong native trout runs, as well as bear, elk and cougar. The area is treasured by anglers, whitewater boaters and hikers.
Bonnie Rice, Associate Director of Conservation for the Northwest office of American Rivers, made the following statement:
"When I first looked out over the Pratt River valley from Bessemer Mountain, the view took my breath away. I want other people to be able to experience the wild beauty of this place. The Wild and Scenic designation will ensure that we can continue to enjoy this wonderful river today and for generations to come."
"This bill will protect clean water, fish and wildlife, and recreation opportunities for millions of people. As we've seen with other Wild and Scenic rivers in the Northwest and across the country, this special designation can bring real benefits to local economies and communities."
"It is very rare to have such a pristine, wild river so close to a major metropolitan area. Wild and Scenic designation will give the Pratt River the protection and recognition it deserves. There is no question that the Pratt should join the ranks of Washington's other great Wild and Scenic rivers, like the Skagit and White Salmon."
"We thank Congressman Reichert for leading the effort to protect the Pratt. Today's communities and future generations will benefit from his vision."
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law in 1968 to preserve forever the free-flowing condition and outstanding values of our country's most precious rivers. To qualify, a river must be free-flowing and must be deemed to have one or more "outstandingly remarkable" scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values.


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The Southern California Regional Programming Contest will be held in Riverside on Saturday, Nov 10. CSULB will be taking 4 teams to the contest this year. Please wish Good Luck to Kevin Harness, Josh Wall, Michael Larson, Greg Dalton, Yuya Baba, Dawood Putros, Jonathan Nacionales, Michael Dowd, Michael Chao, Mark Tokutomi, and Carla Hernandez.
Any student who is required to take CECS 340 and/or EE 386 should take upper division electives in place of those classes. CECS 340 and EE386 are no longer offered by the department. Once you decide on an elective, make sure to let your advisor (Dr Johnson or Dr van Lent) know, so your program planner can be updated. If you are unsure if these classes are required for you, check your degree progress at MyCSULB.
The Learning Assistance Center will be providing extended hours for free tutoring for all students who need help in CECS 174, 274, 277, 261 and 201. The tutoring sessions will be on Fridays between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in CES Lab 404. The extended hours will start immediately.
The next General Meeting for the ACM is on Monday November 5, 2007 at noon in ECS 302. The Topic is the Microsoft Imagine Cup and the various other projects and events that we will be taking part in during the school year. Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be free Pizza and soda.
Embedded Applications Technology holds meetings every Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm in ECS-304. All are welcome.
Thank you to all of the people who came and supported CSULB's Society of Women Engineers at their 1st annual fundraising dinner at BJ's Restaurant. It was a great success!
Next official chapter meeting will be held on November 13th at 4:30 pm in the SWE office, Eng 3 room 112A. Dinner is on us! If you would like to volunteer to help at SWE's biggest event of the year, Women Engineers @ The Beach Day, contact email@example.com. Presidential Scholars get points for this event. If you are interested in joining SWE, go to SWE Application Process to become an official member. Or, visit the CSULB chapter website at CSULB Society of Women Engineers for more information.
Two $2,000 CALVEIN/NASA Space Grant Fall/Winter Scholarships/Fellowships are available to reward 2 students who would work on a software project. The project deals with the development of an application which would demonstrate remote flight operations, i.e. being able to get data/pictures/video from a rocket located in the Mojave Desert using the internet to any place in the world with internet access. The undergraduate student will work closely with the graduate student to develop the application. The deadline for applying is Thursday, November 15. Details are at CALVEIN Rocket News & Events
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Developed and completed in over a year of obsessive creative fervor, my digital photographic panorama, "The walls belong to us" is an epic work of art in itself. The addition of ideas and comments from a range of thought provoking individuals, representing art, science and other walks of life enriched the content of this book with powerful connotations, creating endless possibilities of discourse.
While the wall in the work has a purely metaphoric meaning, the characters seem to tackle it with a heroic passion. How real are those walls? That is the question that I would hope you pose to yourself.
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Has anyone heard anything good or have anything to say about this game (PS2)? I was considering getting it, but am unsure if I shouldn't just get '06 instead.
Most likely the only main difference is the updated rosters. That's how it usually is and a couple minor improvements.
do you know if either one is a decent game though overall? That's my main question, if they suck, I'll buy groceries. If not, I'll sacrifice reading 300 pages for 2 weeks to play it.
I like the 2K series myself. My understanding is that MM07 was more less phoned in on the PS2 while the PS3 and 360 versions got all the focus.
Interesting, Thanks for the input guys. Maybe I'll just rent it for $2 at Family Video first and see what happens....
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I like the 2K series myself. My understanding is that MM07 was more less phoned in on the PS2 while the PS3 and 360 versions got all the focus.
Need a football game or soccer game - go to EA...but NOT for basketball games...2K's college and pro basketball series are far superior.
I'm all about 2K on the 360...I even got Hilton as my background.
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Here is the completed version of my map, the original WIP thread can be found here:
First off, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me along in this process. This was my first attempt at fantasy cartography, and I knew absolutely nothing about the software I used to make this map (GIMP) before finding this site. The tutorials by Rob A, and his many helpful Gimp plug-ins were of huge help to me. Rob, you are the "PIMP of GIMP" man! Also, as alluded to in the title, this map was done in general style of Ascension's Atlas Style, which is absolutely fantastic. As good as his tutorials are however, I would not have taken on the task of attempting his Atlas Style were it not for the wonderful tutorial by Gidde, who translated Ascension's Photoshop instructions into GIMP. Thank you both. Also, I was really encouraged by all of you (you know who you are) who visited my post, offered constructive feedback, and helped me through a few tight spots, y'all are a great bunch!
Alright, that said, there's not allot to tell about the process of making this map that isn't already covered in the Ascension/Gidde tutorials. I did deviate a bit though, so here's a quick recap of those:
The Ocean: I added more texture to the ocean floor by creating clouds, using a smudge tool on them, and then embossing them.Well, that about wraps it up, hope you enjoy, and thanks again for all of your help and encouragement.
The Map Symbols: these were essentially done the same way as discussed by Rob A in his tut on GIMP-made regional maps, except that rather than adding a shadow to the symbols, I bevel & embossed them.
The Borders: After creating the map, I enlarged the canvass by 75px and added a black border layer surrounding the map. I then enlarged the canvass by another 50px, and added a gold colored border layer. I then bevel-and-embossed it, added a texture overlay, and satin style, and voila (not nearly as amazing as CoyoteMax's gold technique, but it's the best I could do with my limited knowledge of GIMP).
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The gold border looks just fine to me, I'd have done the exact same thing for an edging like that
Great map, and excellent use of Ascension/Gidde's tutorials
My finished maps
"...sometimes the most efficient way to make something look drawn by hand is to simply draw it by hand..."
So it's finally done, eh? Great job! I hope my map will turn out as nice as yours!
I see you left out the names for the roads and rivers, which I can understand. I was working on those last night, and they're really a pain!
Oh, no trouble with the wife about the border, I hope? I, for one, like it. Simple yet elegant, gets the job done perfectly.
I'd have repped you if I could, but need to rep some others before I can, haha
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Great map and great names!
I dunno why people tend to make up really stupid names in fantasy. I'm glad the names here sound good!
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It looks great, lots of detail. Nice work. Repped
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Hey thanks the encouragement guys, y'all have made me feel welcomed within the guild. As for the river and road names Matrim, I discussed the reasons for leaving them out at the end of the WIP thread, but basically I found that I couldn't both reduce the font size, and transfer the font to a path to align it with the roads/rivers, without the font becoming pixelated and nearly illegible (I found this to be the case even after switching to clearer and more compact fonts and playing around with the font tool settings). I tried simply enlarging the font size, but then the map canvass just seemed to crowded by text. In the end I just found the additional names to be to cumbersome. I might try checking out Vector based software in the future to see if I can get better results with with reduced font sizes, but that will have to wait for another day. School is starting back up and I won't have time for another project for a while. Hence, decided to just call this one good. Anyway, thanks again to all of you for your feedback.
I already repped you in your WIP thread, but have some more hypothetical rep, since I can't give you any right now.
Awesome finished product. I love it.
Really like this one. A very close Ascension-simulation Congrats! Have some rep.
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This is the time of year when a former golden boy like Steve Alford successfully deletes the last bit of good from his good name by fleeing the posse in Iowa and trying to take at least one of his recruits with him to New Mexico. It's not illegal, but it is unethical. That's Stevie Wonder -- great as a player, mediocre as a coach, overrated as a guy.
If Greg "the TOOL" Doyel's mom was a basketball coach, he'd probably rip on her in one of his columns too!!
Wow, he really made Arkansas sound like a great place!
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Hello once again! Know those bad habits you have? I remember it took me forever to quit biting my nails and to be honest I don't remember how or when I stopped. If you need some help in riding yourself of a bad habit, take a look at these tips from the experts.
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Smacking Gum
Why you do it: It's another oral fixation that serves as a security blanket when you're nervous or anxious. How to stop: The fastest and most effective solution? Switch to hard candy. But if you really don't want to give up gum, have a friend stop you every time they hear you doing it. Then keep smacking long enough to hear yourself and recognize what an irritating sound it is. You might be embarrassed enough to stop.
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Why you do it: The nice reason? You're a pleaser and an overdoer, packing too much in. Not so nice? Deep down, you may think your time is more important than the time of those waiting. Either way, you lack some essential time-management skills. How to stop: When someone asks you to do something, don't accept right away. Say you'll get back to him, then decide whether you have the time. Also, figure out which tasks always seem to make you late. Maybe it's drying your hair in the morning: Time yourself to see how long it takes, then allot enough time in your routine. Tricks: Set your watch five minutes fast and build in time for unexpected delays. And always call ahead if you're running late. Not only is it gracious but the shame of making repeated calls might also be the incentive you need to be punctual.
Why you do it: It's a strategy for managing the anxiety of having to complete a task. How to stop: Recognize that when you procrastinate, others may think you don't care about the job, and that's worse than completing something less than perfectly. One trick to get you started: Make a check out to an organization you despise and give it to a friend to hold. If you don't finish the self-assigned task by a certain date, have them mail the check. If you make yourself accountable for the consequences, it will motivate you to wrap up the task.
Why you do it: You may have slouched when growing up because you were self-conscious or taller than others and the posture stuck. Or you might just be tired. How to stop: Take dance lessons, Pilates, or yoga to strengthen the abdominals and upper-back muscles. A simple shoulder-shrug exercise--think of touching your shoulders to your earlobes--is an even easier way to combat slouching. Do 10 rotations forward and 10 rotations back, says Phil Haberstro, executive director of the National Association for Health and Fitness, in Buffalo. "This will raise consciousness of posture and help remind you to stand and sit tall," he says. "Regular physical activity helps combat the mental and physical fatigue that can contribute to slouching."
Why you do it: You may be a visual processor. You like to be surrounded by a mess because it's stimulating--and it reminds you to do your work. But it backfires, since you waste time searching for things. How to stop: Separate papers into a pile you need to do and a pile you can think about doing. Use folders or boxes in different colors. "One of my clients has 12 clipboards hung up in her office: six for current projects and six for those she may get to later," says Lynn Cutts, a Colorado-based certified life coach. "She's still being visually stimulated, but her stuff is organized." Set up a system that works for you, and start with basic steps, like putting your keys in the same place every day.
Why you do it: You feel insignificant and want to be perceived as more special than others around you. You think people will be impressed with you if you're associated with a particular person. In addition to that, name-dropping can serve as a form of intimidation. "It's a kind of one-upmanship," says life Cutts. How to stop: Listen to yourself! Would you want to stick around and hear all this? Remind yourself that you don't need to resort to mentioning names as a way of increasing your value. If you can't resist dropping a name or two, do so in a non-self-promoting way or with humor. Do it to share information, as opposed to putting someone down or making yourself look more important. And make sure to tell the full story, even if it's "Oh, I passed Harrison Ford on the street. He didn't actually speak to me, but he did glance in my direction."
Nail Biting
Why you do it: You use it to derive comfort and relieve stress. "Nail biting could be the adult version of thumb sucking," says Alan Strathman, associate professor of social psychology at the University of Missouri, Columbia. How to stop: First, note when you bite your nails, and then substitute another action. Keep a stress ball on your desk, or even play with Silly Putty the next time your fingers start tickling your teeth. You can also try wearing synthetic nails or painting your natural nails with a polish that has a foul taste. Or get a manicure. You'll look good, and after paying for the service, you'll think twice about ruining the results.
Why you do it: You don't feel confident that you have the power to request something. As a kid, you probably whined when you didn't get what you wanted, and it paid off-then. How to stop: As an adult, you're in for a big surprise if you think you'll get the same results. If your husband or friends say you're a whiner, take note. Simply state what you want by making a direct request. For example, instead of ruining an evening out by complaining that you got stuck at a table next to the kitchen, politely ask the waiter to reseat you. Remember: Most people will develop a resistance to whiners. "We rebel against the behavior because we recognize that giving in will only reinforce it," says Strathman. Bizarre Divorce Products
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The Case for Simple Rules and Limiting the Safety Net
In this essay in the CATO Journal, thomas Hoenig writes that for the last 100 years, government officials and bank CEOs have insisted that new policies, rules, and laws—combined with greater market discipline, resolution schemes, and enhanced supervision—would ensure that future financial crises, should they occur, would be more effectively handled. In the United States, the creation of the Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are examples where such assurances were given to the public. More recently, the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991 and other legislation were intended to end public bailouts of failing banks and, in particu- lar, prevent the moral hazard problem inherent in "too big to fail." Such assurances seem even more significant following a U.S. Treasury (1991) study that found that "too big to fail" resolution policies used for six of the largest banks cost taxpayers more than $5 billion (in current dollars). If only the cost of the six largest bailouts in this recent crisis were just $5 billion. Unfortunately, it was many times greater.


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By Madge Wylie
The final program of the Melba Valley Historical Society for the 2013 season will be held at 1:30 on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Senior Citizen Center following the noon meal. It will feature Ted Webb who will talk about growing up in Melba and about his dad's drug store. It was a family business in which all the kids participated and in which Ted decided to follow in his father's footsteps.
The Melba Drug Store was the social center of Melba for 40 years, beginning at the same time as the beginning of World War II. It was the only place where there was a phone at one time. The druggist was also the doctor most of the time. He applied purple goop to all the sore throats, bandaged sprained ankles and even delivered a baby once.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the program.
Come early and enjoy the Senior dinner.


text: New to MTB, should there be different tire treads and different tire sizes on the front and rear? There are some companies such as WTB, I believe the Raptor tire, has a less aggressive tire tread for the front than the rear. I see some tire companies also offer different width tires. Should the narrower tire go on the front? If you ride in loose dry dirt and mud after raining, should you want a deep lugged tire? Should you want a narrower tire for mud so it cuts through the mud to penetrate the harder ground below?


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April 19, 2008
Chicago, Ill. - Senior Michelle Hawes extended her team-best singles winning streak to 10, but the Bulldogs would be unable to overcome host UIC, as the Flames scored a 5-2 decision over Butler on Saturday (April 19).
Hawes worked a strong two-set victory over Jenna Reisch at No. 6 singles, tallying a 6-3, 6-3 win. Fellow senior Tiffany McLoughlin added a 6-2, 6-2 decision at No. 5 singles over Amy Jellish.
The effort would not be enough, however, as the Flames scored singles wins in the top four spots after securing the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 3.
Sophomores Molly Casperson and Becky Jenkins registered an 8-6 victory at No. 2 doubles over Grace Gill-Morliss and Ulrikke Von Ubisch.
The Horizon League Championship begins on Friday (April 25) at the North Central High School tennis courts.


text: As I read about different training programs, they tend to be single sport oriented. I ride and run in approximately equal proportions. Both riding and running programs emphasize different types of training within their sport - endurance, hills, speed. My question really comes to this: Do I need to work all types of workouts in each sport or can I get essentially the same benefits if my specialized training spans the two sports? Does that long run this week keep up my cycling endurance as well as a long ride (assuming a long ride next week)? My body and schedule do not always allow two long endurance workouts each week so my approach has been to rotate the sports within the workout for a balance. Thanks for any thoughts


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VN Nurse (WAE)
VN Nurse (WAE)
OPEN TO: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All agencies
POSITION: Nurse
Full-performance level: FP-6
OPENING DATE: October 18, 2011
CLOSING DATE: November 1, 2011 (COB)
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: (FP grade is confirmed by Washington)
Full Performance: FP-6: US$ 44,737 p.a. (starting salary)
Note 1: All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration. All ordinarily resident applicants not residing in Ecuador must send proof of citizenship to be considered.
See definitions for Ordinarily Resident and Not-Ordinarily Resident
Note 2: All positions advertised are subject to availability of funds.
Note 3: U.S. Citizens including U.S. Veterans who are not AEFMs (see definitions section) if hired will be paid under the Local Compensation Plan.
1. Human Resources will only contact those applicants who demonstrate on their application form that they meet or exceed all the position requirements (education, experience, language, knowledge and skills). Regret letters will only be sent to short listed candidates and AEFMs.
2. For AEFMs: Highest previous rate is not an entitlement and is dependent on the funding availability of each agency and on the exact nature of the previous experience.
The U.S. Embassy in Quito is seeking an individual for the position of Nurse (WAE) in the Health Unit.
This position functions as the Post's primary health care provider. The incumbent will serve as the U.S. Registered Professional Nurse, or Western European equivalent trained Registered Professional Nurse with comparable licensure. The position is located in the Embassy Health Unit (HU) and is under the direct supervision of the Foreign Service Health Practitioner. The position will provide full range of professional nursing services to American and Locally Employed Staff.
Complete position description
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. If you submitted previous applications, you will still need to provide documentation for this position.
a. Education: Must be a graduate of a professional nursing school or college that has the equivalent of RN training in the U.S. (to be confirmed by the RMO and M/MED) or be fully credentialed/licensed in the host country.
b. Experience: At least two years previous experience teaching at least three of the following health promotion activities is required: smoking cessation; weight reduction; well child anticipatory guidance; emergency first aid; prenatal classes; community emergency response; CPR; safe food services; healthy lifestyle; stress management and relaxation; drug and alcohol dependence; and/or HIV prevention.
c. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) spoken/reading English and Spanish Level II (limited knowledge) is required. Applicant must attach the English and Spanish proficiency test report from Bloomfield Language School for the application to be considered (see below in section "To apply" for details).
d. Knowledge: A good working knowledge or experience of current health promotion recommendations in the U.S. population is required plus experience in management and procurement of expendable medical supplies and equipment for ambulatory care clinic is preferred.
e. Abilities and Skills: Must have the ability to administer adult and pediatric immunization program according to current CDC standards is required and must be familiar with American Nursing standards of care. Must be able to perform basic word processing on the computer.
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold an FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
5. The developmental level will be based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant; minimum time of developmental level 52 weeks on the job.
6. The successful applicant should be available to enter on duty within 30 days of being notified that s/he has been selected and cleared for employment.
7. All, including preference candidates, must meet all the requirements of the position at the time of the application to be considered, that includes test results.
8. Employment eligibility criteria for this position were established by the hiring supervisor.
9. Tests to assess a candidate's skill may be given to applicants for any position. Test results will become a part of the candidate's application package. If the applicant is not available for a test during the established timeframe or if the applicant does not pass the test, then the applicant will not be interviewed.
10. The Embassy will review work references or ask applicant for support documentation of any of the information submitted on applications.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Employment (DS-0174); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an DS-0174; plus:
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application and clearly mark the preference on the application or curriculum. To claim veteran's preference applicant must meet all the criteria given by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). HR will review all DD-214 forms against OPM requirements.
4. Ecuadorian work and/or Residency permit required with application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. Language report from Bloomfield Language School, Alemania N30-169 y Vancouver, tel. 2548-624 or 2902791. For applicants living abroad see details under: http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/news/job-opportunities/language-testing-policy.html
1) Per email (preferred method)
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
2) Per hand delivery (please note this method often results in applications not getting any form of response on the recruitment process)
American Embassy
Avigiras E12-170 y Av. Eloy Alfaro
Attention: Human Resources
1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:
• Spouse;
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department's current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is an U.S. Eligible Family Member (AEFM)
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: November 1, 2011
The US Mission in Ecuador provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.


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The term emerging market is frustratingly ambiguous. Disconcertingly, it contains some – but not all – of the characteristics of a developed market. Practically speaking, it means the country in question has at least some liquidity in debt and equity markets. But how much? We generally apply the term to places that aren't the U.S., Japan or Europe, and we invest there despite the risks because the returns are higher.
But development is a very complicated picture. There's no one rubric for it. For instance, India is smaller than China, has slower GDP growth, and far fewer cities with at least a million people. But it also has much lower income inequality than China does, indicating it's done a better job of distributing its wealth. When we compare it to a country like China, whose citizens are richer but whose growth has also been faster, how do we tell which is more "emerged?"
Characteristics of Emerging Markets
We decided to look for some reliable characteristics that we see in emerging markets that experts see as desirable. To do that we spoke to two fund managers with experience investing in and following the growth of these large Asian countries. Rob McIver of Jensen Investment and Christopher Tsai of Tsai Capital both emphasize long-term thinking, stability and exposure to Asian markets. Together we came up with four qualities that characterize emerging – or in some cases emerged – markets.
1. Ability to produce "aspirational products"
One of the foremost distinctions we noticed was the ability to produce, as well as the desire to consume, what McIver calls "aspirational products." You can see this, perhaps surprisingly, in the success McDonalds's Corp. (MCD) has had in China.
McIver thinks Chinese consumers still place a "'premium perception on dining at McDonalds," he said, "and there are, in fact, parts of the world where the food at McDonalds is actually quite expensive relative to local options. And we see this continuing." (For more on this topic, see: Luxury for Everyone.)
The performance of Nike, Inc. (NKE) in China tells a similar tale. The Chinese equivalent is probably the apparel company Li-Ning Co. Ltd., named for the famous Chinese gymnast. They rank third behind Germany's Adidas AG and Nike in terms of revenue generated in China. A lack of social capital is part of the reason Li-Ning has trouble competing with western brands. Nike, for instance, has more famous athletes representing them than you can count. And because Li-Ning's "L" logo looks like the Nike swoosh, many Chinese felt that the brand – despite showcasing Chinese athletes – is an imitator.
2. A Middle Class
The size and growth of a country's middle class is another important feature of maturing markets. Tsai believes the middle class is a smart way to play the long-term trend of emerging markets, where he believes food is a place to focus. "People, as they get more wealthy, want a higher quality of life. To most people, where that starts is by eating better, eating more protein and more meat." It's no wonder that since liberalizing in the late seventies, China's meat consumption has increased about seven-fold.
"Middle class" means different things in different places, but it generally refers to the subset of your population that can spend between $10 and $100 a day. Depending on where you are, that is the amount of money that is enough to buy durable goods like cars and refrigerators. Now, middle classes are growing everywhere, but most of the growth is in Asia where the middle class is expected to triple over the next four or five years. (For more on this topic, see: The Finances of the Global Middle Class.)
3. Urbanization
One of the first things we think about when we think about development is the growth of cities, and this correlation is surprisingly strong today: the nations widely considered more "developed" have a much larger percentage of their population in cities. This trend played out gradually over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries; people slowly migrated to cities where employment is more diversified and hence often easier to find. The United Nations projects that this trend will continue until 2050, when more than 80% of the developed world is expected to live in an urban center.
Urbanization, particularly Asian urbanization, is one focus of McIver who has an interesting and subtle way of gaining exposure to it in his fund: elevators. The stock is United Technologies Corp. (UTX), but he's most interested in one of the conglomerate's subsidiaries – Otis Elevators – as a way to play China's rapid urbanization. When it started to liberalize in in the late 70s and early 80s, the urban population in China grew by about a third, likely the fastest urban migration in history. It now has 59 cities with at least a million people.
4. Emphasis on top-line over bottom-line
A final, and more nuanced, development is definitely the delineation between top- and bottom-line goods. McIver sees a growing emphasis on the top-line products, particularly for healthcare equipment in China. One of the stocks in his portfolio is the syringe manufacturer Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX). When the company released a new, higher-end product with a device to keep doctors from pricking themselves, McIver noticed that Chinese hospitals were buying them in bulk over the cheaper alternatives. "We've been surprised at the prevalence with which some Asian firms have pushed high-end goods. [With Becton] we saw the Chinese leapfrogging the lower-end needles for the better ones."
The Bottom Line
The term "emerging market" has been debated and is a notion that has evolved considerably over time. Some may call the term out-of-date entirely, an affectation of Western chauvinism. However, it's clear that there are extremely long-term, observable trends at work that are hard to ignore. China hasn't emerged yet, but the numbers show that it's on its way. By 2025 China will have twice as many cities with over a million people as the United States. The question then becomes how much longer until Chinese products, or Indian products or Turkish Products become "aspirational?" When will we get a Chinese invention like the iPhone? According to Tsai: "it may not be a telecom or technological innovation like the iPhone, but it's only a matter of time."


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Paul Jacobson-Miller - Assistant Director of Residential Life
This is my second year as the Assistant Director for Residential Life here at Emporia State but I feel like I have been a Hornet all of my life. Emporia is such a great place to live and work with so many fantastic and welcoming people.
Since my first-year of college I have been involved in nearly every aspect of college life from Student Activities and Greek Life to Admissions and Residential Life including everything in between. There are so many opportunities to get involved and living on campus puts you in the heart of everything. You will grow in ways you never thought possible, make life-long friends (I met my wife my second year of college), and have the experience of a lifetime!
I love reading, photography, scuba diving and watching movies. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Beloit College in Beloit, WI and my Master of Science in Counseling and Student Development from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.
I am responsible for all staff trainings and selection, working with our Education Residential Learning Community and I head up some of our programs through How2ESU (Towers Competition, Six Weeks Series and our Residential Learning Communities). I also supervise our three amazing Complex Coordinators, as well as the overall re-contracting plan for the department. If you have any questions, please don't be a stranger! I can be reached at email@example.com, @Pmilleredu or 620-341-5769.
It's a great day to be a Hornet! Stingers Up!


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You Can Get There From Here
A journey along the Post Road, in stagecoach and Iron Horse and car, seeing 'cultural erasures' along the way.
The "king's best highway," later known fondly as the Post Road and eventually as U.S. Routes 1 and 20, began as a series of Indian paths wending their way from Boston to New York City. Eric Jaffe, an agreeable guide, travels this multibranched highway through four centuries to provide an episodic history of roads and their ramifications.
The early wilderness paths, he tells us, were often no more than 18 inches wide—one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Young Goodman Brown setting out to meet the devil in a darkling forest whose gloomy trees "barely stood aside to let the narrow path creep through." Roads generally belonged to the intrepid: John Winthrop, the Massachusetts Bay governor, "never went traveling without a match, a compass, and a remedy for snakebite."
By the early colonial period, trade and exchange had seeded the thoroughfare between Boston and New York. "The road represented a conduit of cultural progress," writes Mr. Jaffe, as meetinghouse, tavern and marketplace created "a sense of permanency." The human urge to settle, to make a home, contended always with American wanderlust.
The King's Best Highway
By Eric Jaffe
(Scribner, 322 pages, $27.50)
Mr. Jaffe—and the highway—truly command our attention when they go postal. By 1700 mail "ebbed and surged" along what was by then called the Post Road. Traveling on horseback, sack-bearing "post riders" crossed rivers and swamps and hills, plunging "deep into the woods and blind into the darkness" as they hop-scotched the network of inns that doubled as post offices.
Ben Franklin, as colonial America's deputy postmaster general, played a major role "in shaping the modern mail service," Mr. Jaffe says. Franklin issued punctilious edicts that ranged from mandating sensible accounting practices to requiring post riders to blow their horns every five miles, even if only the bluebirds were within earshot. "You are not," Franklin instructed riders, "out of Friendship or Compliment to any Person whatsoever, to delay his Majesty's Post one Quarter of an Hour." So much for a friendly chat with the mail carrier! These postmen really didn't ring twice.
In 1784, blacksmith Levi Pease organized the first stagecoach service connecting Boston to Manhattan. Pease understood the value of reputation. He set out from the Sign of the Lamb tavern on Mondays at 6 a.m. whether he had passengers or not. He was saved from solitude only by his ever-present hopefulness. Pease "remained certain . . . that once the service proved reliable, the passengers would come." It did, and they did. Soon Pease's carriages were laden with the U.S. mail, too, but Pease ran afoul of Ebenezer Hazard, the postmaster general, when he refused to subordinate passenger comfort and on-time arrivals to government regulations.
To the dismay of progressives, life outside the busiest stretches of the Post Road remained relaxed, even dilatory. Before highway departments became a line item in local budgets, the men of a town would turn out once or twice a year for "road day," which included road work but also ample time for foot races, drinking and general merriment. What road day lacked in regimentation it more than made up for in community-building.
The paved roads of stone and asphalt, arriving in the mid-19th century, did not follow exactly the imprint of the primitive roads they supplanted, nor did the railroads that replaced the stagecoaches, but the paths were often closely parallel. The transition from horse to iron horse derails Mr. Jaffe midway through "The King's Best Highway." For giving speeches or proposing railroad legislation while somewhere between New York and Boston, Abe Lincoln, P.T. Barnum and others are shoehorned into a suddenly entrained cast of characters.
Smoothing out the ride, not to mention the roads, is Albert Pope of Brookline, Mass., the "Father of the American bicycle." Pope's League of American Wheelmen, in the 1890s, lobbied Washington for "heavy government oversight" of thoroughfares. The wheelmen got their wish, though the new avenues ended up being designed for four-wheeled vehicles that ran on gasoline, not two-wheeled cycles powered by feet.
By 1921 only constitutionalist dinosaurs objected to federal aid to highways. The reign of the automobile was upon us. Between the world wars, the Post Road branch from New York to New Haven—rechristened Route 1—became the most heavily traveled route in America. After World War II, it became known for nightmarish congestion.
Engineers and bureaucrats grabbed the wheel. Powered by eminent domain and tax dollars, they leveled city neighborhoods as a sacrifice to the god of efficient transportation. Community and beauty—not to mention property rights—became anachronisms as such Post Road cities as New Haven and New Rochelle traded "their history for a mess of concrete," as Mr. Jaffe puts it. Urban renewal and highway construction demolished churches, shops and even 17th-century graveyards. Families were ordered about by "relocation workers." The road—once the carrier of beneficial progress—had become a hostile invader.
In his final chapter, Mr. Jaffe rises to poetry. He sets out from the Bronx on the Post Road, or its modern overlay, imagining himself a post rider equipped with a "global positioning saddle." For hours he motors through "a disinterested forest of franchise stores." Everywhere he finds "cultural erasures" from the era of urban renewal—the inexcusable vandalism of the 1950s and 1960s. Somewhere, it seems, America took a wrong turn on the Post Road. Whether we can retrace our route and find the better way is a really good question.
Mr. Kauffman's latest book is "Bye Bye, Miss American Empire" (Chelsea Green).