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SOURCE: Avanti Mining Inc.
February 06, 2013 18:19 ET
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - Feb 6, 2013) - Avanti Mining Inc. (TSX VENTURE: AVT) (PINKSHEETS: AVNMF) ("Avanti") is pleased to provide the results of an update to its 2010 National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study ("FS") prepared by AMEC on its 100% owned Kitsault Molybdenum property in northwest British Columbia, Canada. The technical report summarizing the complete FS update report will be filed on SEDAR and Avanti's web site, www.avantimining.com, within 45 days of the issue of this press release. All figures are in Canadian dollars (converted at a long term rate of US$ 0.93 = C$ 1.00) except where noted.
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"We are pleased to present the cost update of our 2010 Feasibility Study by AMEC and other contributors on the Kitsault Mine Project," stated Craig J. Nelsen, Avanti's President and CEO. "The project continues to show robust economics despite the sharp industry-wide rise in capital and operating cost. In fact, Kitsault's projected cash costs are in the lowest quartile of primary molybdenum producers worldwide. We are fortunate to have been able to add silver by-product revenue to help offset the increased operating costs. Initial NI 43-101 resources at the neighboring Roundy Creek and Bell Moly prospects continue to add value to the long term reserve expansion possibilities of the Kitsault property." Mark Premo, Avanti's Chief Operating Officer, added, "Although pleased with this update, Avanti is currently engaging a third party engineering and business optimization group to review this FS update and examine ways of further optimizing the project's initial capital cost by potentially staging production increases funded largely out of free cash flow. This additional project optimization review will allow us an opportunity to select the best-fit initial production level combined with planned staged development to achieve the mine's increased production levels. This staged approach also is supported by short term supply demand outlook."
Project Description
The Kitsault property is located about 140 km north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and south of the head of Alice Arm, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The property includes three known molybdenum deposits, Kitsault, Bell Moly, and Roundy Creek. The Kitsault mine was a producer of molybdenum between 1967 and 1972 and from 1981 to 1982 with total production on the property during both periods being approximately 31 million pounds of molybdenum.
Kitsault has road access to the mine site and is serviced by the BC Hydro transmission grid. The FS update estimates that the Kitsault Mine would operate at an annual mill throughput rate of 14.6 million tonnes, or 40,000 tpd, with a strip ratio of 1.05:1 for a mine life of 16 years. The ore mined by conventional truck and shovel open pit methods will be crushed in a gyratory primary crusher, then ground using a SAG-ball mill configuration. Conventional flotation and five stages of cleaning will produce molybdenum concentrate that will be dried and packaged into bags for shipment. The life-of-mine molybdenum production is estimated at 374 million pounds of molybdenum contained in approximately 350,800 tonnes of molybdenum concentrate produced from the processing of 228 million tonnes of reserves grading 0.083% Mo. Total molybdenum recovery varies depending on mill head grade but is estimated to average 90% over the life of the mine. During the desulfidation of the tailings for environmental considerations, a process was developed to recover by-product silver that averages 5.0 g/t in the mill feed. Silver production of 14.4 million ounces is indicated at a metallurgical recovery of about 39%.
Mineral Reserves Statement
The Kitsault mine Mineral Reserves have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards and CIM Definition Standard (2010). This statement was prepared by Mr. Ramon Mendoza Reyes (P.Eng.) of AMEC, a QP as defined in NI 43-101. These reserves are sufficient for 16 years of operation at an annual production rate of 40,000 t/d. Mineral Reserves are summarized by category in Table 1. The notes accompanying Table 1 are an integral part of the Mineral Reserves and should be read in conjunction with the Mineral Reserve statement.
1. Mineral Reserves are defined within a mine plan, with pit phase designs guided by Lerchs-Grossmann (LG) pit shells, and reported at a 0.026% Mo cut-off grade, after dilution and mining loss adjustments. The LG shell generation was performed on Measured and Indicated mineral resources only, using a molybdenum price of $13.58/lb, an average mining cost of $1.88/t mined, a combined ore based cost of $7.09/t milled, and a selling cost of $1.24 /lb of Mo sold. Metallurgical recovery used was a function of the head grade, defined as Recovery =7.5808*Ln (Mo %) +108.63 with a cap applied at 95%. Revenue from silver was not included in the LG shell generation. Overall pit slopes varied from 42 to 48 degrees.
2. Dilution and Mining loss have been accounted for based on a contact dilution approach assuming a dilution band of one meter around the contact edges. 2.6Mt of Measured and Indicated mineral resources above cut-off was routed as waste. 1.4Mt of Measured and Indicated material below cut-off has been included as dilution material. The grade of the diluting material was the grade of those blocks. An additional 0.3Mt of Inferred dilution material with grades set to zero is included in the mine plan as mill feed.
3. Tonnages are rounded to the nearest 100,000 tonnes; grades are rounded to three decimal places for Mo and one decimal place for Ag.
4. Rounding as required by reporting guidelines may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade and contained metal content.
5. Tonnage and grade measurements are in metric units; contained molybdenum is in imperial pounds and contained silver is in troy ounces.
6. The life-of-mine strip ratio is 1.05:1
Capital Costs
Initial capital costs are estimated at $938 million compared with $837 million in the initial FS for an increase of approximately 12%. Life-of-Mine sustaining mine capital was estimated to be $106 million, which is comprised mainly of mobile equipment replacement, ongoing Tailings Management Facility ("TMF") embankment construction and estimated closure and reclamation cost requirements. This compares with $85 million in the initial FS for an increase of about 25%. All capital costs are [+/-15%] accuracy in this estimate.
The capital costs for the mine, plant and TMF and comparison with the 2010 FS are given in Table 2 below.
Operating Costs
LOM cash mine site operating costs are estimated at $6.65 per pound molybdenum (±15% accuracy). Total cash cost including a silver credit of $0.91 per pound molybdenum and transportation and beneficiation charges are $6.73 per pound molybdenum (US $6.26). These costs are about 11% higher than the 2010 FS. The Life-of-Mine (LOM) unit cash operating costs are also summarized in Table 3 below:
Project Economics
The Feasibility Study economic results utilized assumptions summarized in the Table 4 below:
The FS economic model for the base case in this study assumes a long-term average molybdenum price of $14.50/lb for revenue purposes, as projected by Avanti for comparison with the project economics in the 2010 FS.
The after-tax NPV at an 8% discount rate over the estimated mine life is $433 million. The after-tax IRR is 16.6%. Payback of the initial capital investment is estimated to occur in 4.3 years after the start of production. When the same molybdenum long term price of US$14.50/lb is applied to the 2010 FS model, the after-tax NPV at an 8% discount rate was $585 million, the after tax IRR was 21.7% and the payback of initial capital was 2.9 years. Figure 1 shows a comparison of the 2010 FS model with the 2013 Update by area and net contribution. This comparison was made by comparing Present Values of both studies to the start of construction in each case.
Sensitivity analysis for key economic parameters is shown in Table 5 after tax effects. This analysis suggests that the project is most sensitive to exchange rates followed by commodity prices. The project is least sensitive to operating and capital costs.
The financial model also examines the primary financial outputs at various long-term molybdenum prices and various discount rates. These results are displayed in Table 6.
Bell Moly and Roundy Creek NI 43-101 Resource Statement
Initial NI 43-101 compliant resources are presented for the Roundy Creek and Bell Moly prospects located 4 and 6.5 km west and northeast respectively from the Kitsault deposit. The mineral resources are reported in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards and Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practices, and are compliant with NI 43-101. The resource estimates were prepared under the supervision of David Thomas, P.Geo, an independent Qualified Person (QP), as this term is defined in NI 43-101. The mineral resource statement for the Kitsault molybdenum project is presented in Table 7 and 8 below:
1. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability
2. Mineral Resources are defined with a Lerchs-Grossmann pit shell, and reported at a 0.022% Mo cut-off grade
3. An incremental mining cost of $1.20/t of resource was used to account for trucking of mineralized material to the Kitsault processing facility located approximately 7 Km to the east. A contractor mining cost of $2.90/t has been assumed.
4. Mineral Resources are reported using a commodity price of C$17.39/lb Mo, an average process recovery of 89%, a process cost of C$5.83/t and selling cost of C$1.24/lb of Mo sold.
5. Rounding as required by reporting guidelines may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade and contained metal.
6. Tonnage and grade measurements are in metric units; contained molybdenum is in imperial pounds.
2. Mineral Resources are defined with a Lerchs-Grossmann pit shell, and reported at a 0.020% Mo cut-off grade
3. An incremental mining cost of $0.60/t of resource was used to account for trucking of mineralized material to the Kitsault processing facility located approximately 7 Km to the southeast.
Financing and Environmental Assessment Update
Avanti continues to advance its strategy to finance the development of the Kitsault Mine. Toward that end it has signed a Letter of Intent with a major German steel maker for 50% of the production of Kitsault for the life of the mine and hopes to have a formal agreement in the near future. Contract volumes will be established annually based upon the mines plan and reference a market based monthly price for molybdenum. Based upon the strength of this off-take agreement and an application made by KFW, the German export credit bank and a member of our mandated banking syndicate, the project has received approval in principal for German government debt guarantee for up to US$300 million.
Avanti also continues discussions with a potential strategic partner that will assist in providing the equity component of the projects financing.
Avanti has received all the final comments on the review of its Environmental Assessment Application that is intended to fulfill its requirements under the BC EA Act. We expect the referral report prepared by BC EAO to be presented to the BC Ministers of Environment and Mines, Energy and Natural Gas in mid February 2013. The ministers then have up to 45 days to make their decision on the project. The federal process is expected to follow approximately two months after the provincial process because of statutory differences in the approval timeframes between the two Acts.
The NI 43-101 2013 Feasibility Study Update, Avanti Mining Inc., Kitsault Molybdenum Property, British Columbia, Canada was prepared by industry consultants, all of whom are independent of Avanti Mining Inc. and are QP's under NI 43-101. The QP's have reviewed and approved the content of this news release that summarizes the results of the 2013 Feasibility Study Update. The consultants (QP's) with their responsibilities are as follows:
AMEC Americas Limited, Mr. David Thomas (P. Geo.) for matters relating to geology and mineral resource reporting.
AMEC Americas Limited, Mr. Ramon Mendoza Reyes (P.Eng.) for matters relating to mineral reserve statements, mining plan, mining capital, and mine operating costs.
AMEC Americas Limited, Mr. Tony Lipiec (P.Eng.) for matters relating to the metallurgical testing review, mineral processing, and process operating costs.
AMEC Americas Limited under the direction of Mr. Gary Christie (P.Eng.) for matters relating to infrastructure, cost estimates, and financial analysis.
SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. (SRK Canada) under the direction of Mr. Peter Healey (P.Eng) for matters and costs relating to mine closure and reclamation.
Knight Piésold Ltd. (KP) under the direction of Mr. Bruno Borntraeger (P.Eng.) for matters and costs relating to plant site geotechnical conditions, surface water diversions and the Tailings Management Facility (TMF).
Avanti Mining Inc. is focused on the development of the past producing Kitsault molybdenum mine located north of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Mr. Mark Premo (P.Eng.MO), Chief Operating Officer for the Company and a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific or technical information in this press release.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains certain forward-looking information concerning the business of Avanti Mining Inc. (the "Corporation"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation; statements about the recoverability of molybdenum and silver at the Kitsault property, the results of the feasibility study, the timing of the receipt of environmental approvals and other regulatory permits, operating cost, capital cost, cash flow, the anticipated dates of commencement of construction and production, production schedule, molybdenum products meeting the specifications of the London Metals Exchange, silver concentrate quality and other matters related to the development of the Kitsault molybdenum mine, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions of management at the date the statements are made and are based on assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Corporation's expectations include fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; the need for cooperation of government agencies and native groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs or in construction projects and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Corporation's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2010, which is available at www.Sedar.com. The Corporation is under no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
For further information, please visit www.avantimining.com, or contact:
Craig J. Nelsen
Chief Executive Officer303-565-5491, extension 4471
Mark Premo
Chief Operating Officer604-620-6659
A.J. Ali
Chief Financial Officer303-565-5491, extension 4472
For further information, please visit www.avantimining.com, or contact:
Craig J. Nelsen
Chief Executive Officer303-565-5491, extension 4471
Mark Premo
Chief Operating Officer604-620-6659
A.J. Ali
Chief Financial Officer303-565-5491, extension 4472
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Figure 1: PV comparison of 2010 FS with 2013 update by area at NPV(8%) - $ millions
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Gallardo strong for 6 1-3 innings, Brewers top KC
Submitted: 03/27/2013
- Yovani Gallardo threw 6 1-3 innings of two-hit ball and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Wednesday. Alex Gonzalez homered, singled and drove in two runs. Aramis Ramirez added a two-run single for the Brewers. Gallardo gave up a solo home run to Xavier Nady in the fourth. He walked three and struck out two in his final outing ahead of his fourth straight opening day start, at home Monday against Colorado. Luis Mendoza, chosen earlier this week to be Kansas City's fifth starter, allowed six runs and 10 hits in 5 2-3 innings.
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Zynga paid $183 million for the maker of the social game "Draw Something," only to see its huge popularity plummet in just weeks – a misstep experts say is a testament to fickle online tastes.
"Draw Something" – a sort of virtual Pictionary in which users post doodles on Twitter and Facebook – fell out of favor faster than many pop songs. Zynga purchased Omgpop, the company that created the game, in March. It scored 50 million downloads in its first 50 days. But the game's monthly average usage dropped by 1.6 million players in the last seven days, according to the most recent figures from AppData.com. (Zynga did not respond to requests for comment.) "Game apps have a questionable lifecycle," says Rick Summer, an analyst at Morningstar.
If the novelty factor wears off for some players of social networking games, it can have a nasty domino effect, analysts say. "What gets people to play a game initially and what keeps them playing are often not the same thing," says social psychologist Matt Wallaert. Word-of-mouth about a fun new game does not mean people will keep thumbing, he says. Zynga's popular "Words With Friends" proved to be the exception as it appeals to millions of adults who already like to do crossword puzzles and play Scrabble, Wallaert says; plus, the game was also given an extra publicity boost recently when Alec Baldwin was bounced off an American Airlines plane for playing it before takeoff.
App stores also work like record charts of yore, experts say. Once a game falls out of the Top 20, it's difficult to climb back up the chart. People who are looking for game apps tend to go for bestsellers, says Scott Sutherland, analyst at Wedbush Securities. Otherwise, consumers have difficulty finding them. In fact, chart placement is so important to the success of apps that Apple recently warned developers about trying to artificially manipulate the rankings. He says games like "Angry Birds" by app developer Rovio became a mega-hit because it climbed into Apple's Top 10 iTunes chart and managed to stay there. The iTunes store alone has over 100,000 game apps.
Unlike games produced for Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation consoles, experts say game apps tend to have less room for improvement. More complex gaming consoles like "Call of Duty" and "Grand Theft Auto" are easier to refresh or upgrade and more conducive to cool graphics, Summer says. Rockstar Games, which makes "Grand Theft Auto," has been improving its graphics and complexity since it was first introduced in 1997, he says. The most successful interactive mobile game, "Angry Birds," on the other hand, has only been on the market for three years.


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Alabama Men's Basketball Signs Jeff Garrett
Alabama men's basketball head coach Anthony Grant announced that 6-7, 210-pound forward Jeff Garrett has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his playing career at the Capstone.
Garrett is originally from Gadsden, Ala., but played the 2013-14 campaign at Oldsmar Christian School in Oldsmar, Fla. He is the third player in this year's signing class from the state of Alabama.
Garrett becomes the fourth signee in a recruiting class that was already ranked as high as No. 21 in the nation. He joins Justin Coleman (Birmingham, Ala./Wenonah HS), Devin Mitchell (Suwanee, Ga./Collins Hills HS) and Riley Norris (Albertville, Ala./Albertville HS) as the newest members of the squad.
As a senior at Oldsmar Christian under head coach Jordan Fair, Garrett averaged 18.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game. Playing in the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA), considered one of the premier conferences in the state of Florida, Garrett helped lead the team to a 25-10 record and a spot in the SIAA Final Four.
Garrett is rated as a three-star prospect by 247sports.com, which also ranks him as the 17th-best prospect in the state of Florida and the 35th-best forward in the nation. He was selected as a third-team all-state performer by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
Prior to coming to Oldsmar Christian, Garrett was a standout at Gadsden City High School where he earned 2A first team all-state honors in 2013. During his junior season, Garrett averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
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Takes ages to load the demo discs. Sound quality not that special, either.
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A couple hundred people paddled out on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier Sunday while hundreds more lined the pier or stood on the sand to honor Surfline.com founder Sean Collins, who died of a heart attack Dec. 26.
Collins' two sons, Tyler and A.J., participated in the paddleout and got in the middle of the circle of surfers, who applauded as they stood up on a pile of surfboards.
During a ceremony on the sand, friends and family spoke of Collins and his impact on surfing, and shared personal stories about the forecasting pioneer.
"I wish he could see the love of community in this world he created, and how many lives he blessed with his science," A.J. Collins said.
The list of pro surfers, former pros and surf industry big shots who attended in celebration of Collins' life was long, and included Bob Hurley, Quiksilver's Bob McKnight, Huntington Surf & Sport's Aaron Pai, Katin USA's Scott Waring, Pete Townend, Rick "Rockin' Fig" Fignetti, Lisa Anderson, Taylor Knox, Mike Parsons, Brad Gerlach, Kolohe Andino, Derek Peters and Greg Long, among others.
Huntington wasn't the only beach to hold a paddleout for Collins. Last Friday on the North Shore of Oahu, a smaller gathering got together and honored Collins at Ehukai Beach Park.
San Clemente's Dane Gudauskas was among the group of about 25 who took part in the paddleout.
They also held paddleouts on Tavarua Island in Fiji, and in China, where the International Surfing Assn. (ISA) just held the inaugural ISA China Cup at Riyue Bay.
That's right. China.
The ISA worked long and hard to put together an event in China, and it finally happened, with the official name of the event called the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver.
Wanning is a city on the eastern edge of Hainan Island, which is just off the southern coast of mainland China.
"This is a three-year process that has finally come together — it was a dream, then a plan, and now a reality," said Fernando Aguerre, ISA president. "We are bringing surfing and the aloha spirit of the sport to China."
"We really want to promote the lifestyle of surfing and all the positives that come with it," said Greg Healey, president of Quiksilver Asia-Pacific. "One of the great benefits of working at Quiksilver is that we get to promote a lifestyle we love and live every day."
Australia's Heath Joske won the Open Men's division, leading Australia to the team title over second-place France. Cory Lopez of the U.S. was in first place going into the final heat, but focused his attention on France's Marc Lacomare, who was in second place at the time, in the four-man heat.
"I made the decision to sit near Lacomare, that was my game plan at that point, and we all ended up going deep, leaving Heath all alone," Lopez said. "I used my strategy and it didn't work. That's how it goes sometimes."
Lopez finished in second place.
The winner of the Open Women's division was Sofia Mulanovich of Peru.
"I'm really, really happy. The waves are super fun, I've been hanging with my team, it's just been an amazing week," said Mulanovich, the ASP World Tour champ and the ISA World Surfing Games gold medalist in 2004. "Plus, I haven't really won a contest like this in a while; I got a little sensitive and almost started crying."
The wave at Riyue Bay is a long left and of course, Surfline.com was on target when it forecast 3- to 4-foot faces with occasional 5-footers for the championship heats on Sunday.
The Assn. of Professional Surfers World Juniors World Tour wraps up its three-contest series Jan. 20-29 at Gold Coast in Australia. The top mainland U.S. surfers still with an outside chance to win a world title are Newport Beach's Andrew Doheny and Santa Barbara's Conner Coffin.
Doheny placed second in the first contest in Bali, Indonesia, but fell to 33rd in the second contest at Rio de Janiero. He is in sixth place in the rankings with 8,500 points.
Coffin placed third in Bali, 17th in Brazil and stands in seventh place with 8,250 points.
Going into the final competition, Davey Cathels of Australia and Caio Ibelli of Brazil are tied for the top spot with 15,250 points.
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I've been teaching my daughter about budgeting. I've explained that most of the time the money coming in is from only one or two sources – and you can only change that from time to time. The money going out, however, is to many locations, and it changes all the time. She's made a simple debits and credits spreadsheet, and I'm having her research each part of the budget. Her eyes grow wide when she finds out everything has a cost – the house, gas for the lawnmower, dishes, water for showers, food, electricity to run the fridge, a new fridge when that one breaks, everything has a cost. She asked me "how do you pay for all this?" It's a sentiment many adults have looking at their own budgets – and one reason that some folks don't even make a budget. It's hard to face up to the realities of how much it costs to do what we want to do.
When we design a computing solution, it's interesting to set up a similar budget, because we don't always consider all of the costs associated with it. I've seen design sessions where the new software or servers are considered, but the "sunk" costs of personnel, networking, maintenance, increased storage, new sizes for backups and offsite storage and so on are not added in. They are already on premises, so they are assumed to be paid for already.
When you move to a distributed architecture, you'll see more costs directly reflected. Store something, pay for that storage. If the system is deployed and no one is using it, you're still paying for it. As you watch those costs rise, you might be tempted to think that a distributed architecture costs more than an on-premises one.
And you might be right – for some solutions. I've worked with a few clients where moving to a distributed architecture doesn't make financial sense – so we didn't implement it. I still designed the system in a distributed fashion, however, so that when it does make sense there isn't much re-architecting to do.
In other cases, however, if you consider all of the on-premises costs and compare those accurately to operating a system in the cloud, the distributed system is much cheaper. Again, I never recommend that you take a "here-or-there-only" mentality – I think a hybrid distributed system is usually best – but each solution is different. There simply is no "one size fits all" to architecting a solution.
As you design your solution, cost out each element. You might find that using a hybrid approach saves you money in one design and not in another. It's a brave new world indeed.
So yes, in the cloud, everything costs money. But an on-premises solution also costs money – it's just that "dad" (the company) is paying for it and we don't always see it. When we go out on our own in the cloud, we need to ensure that we consider all of the costs.


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Music Releases
LinQ to make their major debut in April
On February 17th, LinQ held a graduation concert for member�Uehara Asami at Tenjin Best Hall in Fukuoka, where it was announced that the group will be making their major debut from Warner Music Japan.
LinQ's major debut single will be released on April 17th, which marks the 2nd year since the group started their activities. The track list will include "Chime ga Owareba", a song that the girls have been performing since the beginning of their career.
LinQ made their debut under Tower Records' idol label T-Palette Records in November of 2011 with "Calorie Nante / Kimochi / Te wo Tsunaide". As a indies girl group, they ranked top 10 in Oricon's weekly ranking with 2 consecutive singles.
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Alabama schools superintendent Tommy Bice says the state's schools have a comprehensive safety plan which he feels good about.
Bice's comments came during a Thursday work session of the Alabama Board of Education. The session was called to discuss safety in state schools in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.
The superintendent has asked state public school systems to turn in their school safety plans to him by early next month.
Bice told state school board members that there are established policies that do not allow guns on school property unless they are in the hands of law enforcement officers or others trained to use them.
Alabama lawmakers have said they expect to consider legislation during the upcoming session to address the issue.
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When my life gets really busy, I fall back on my tried-and-true coping strategies: snapping at my family and keeping my shoulders clenched up around my ears. But sometimes even those aren't enough to make me feel better.
Recently, I went in search of some real stress relief.
With little time lately for a proper yoga class, I settled for a shortcut I found on YouTube: a 9-minute guided relaxation led by a soft-spoken European woman. I like to call her Elsa.


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It was back in July when Nokia last patched their popular Creative Studio app for Lumia owners. At the time there was no changelog, which means whatever was fixed was probably very minor. Today's update bumps the app to version 188.8.131.52 doesn't bring any new features, but at least it details what's new.
According to Nokia, version 184.108.40.206 addresses the following:
- General stability improvements and storage related enhancements
We haven't had too many issues related to stability, but the "storage related enhancements" sounds like the app previously wasn't managing memory quite as well as it should have been.
If you haven't used Creative Studio yet, you really should. Of all the photo editing apps out there, Lumia owners have one of the most interesting. Whether it is the selective "color pop", the ability to add tilt-shift, apply a nice set of filters or just general cropping and tweaking, this app is a blast to use.
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I think we have to be really careful to assess based on criteria and not just what looks "cool" in the classroom. If as teachers we are not willing to teach and assess curriculum, then we shouldn't be teaching in the public system. Furthermore, we need to have a realistic idea of what grade-level achievement looks like and be willing to accurately report it to parents when the time comes. I agree that traditional grades can hurt a student's ability to learn, but at the end of the day, teachers need to be accountable to parents, and ultimately the students, by reporting accurately. Worse than giving a grade is giving one that isn't based on fact.
This is a classic cookie-cutter response that I regularly receive when discussing the abolishment of grading and testing, and I would like to respond with a few points.
Testing and grading have not existed forever; they are modern day technologies that educators and education systems adopted relatively recently. With every technology there are sources of error. Remember that in order to reduce something as messy as learning to a number requires some underlying algorithms which are fallible. Your doctor will tell you that your cholesterol test has 20% error associated with it. Political polls like to believe they are gaining valuable insight into who will win the next election, but they advertise their error rate. In other words, many professionals attempt to make inferences based on samples from an entire domain. But do teachers or the education system acknowledge the error associated with grading and testing? Every time teachers, administrators and policy makers sell these grades as an act of precision, they are engaging in assessment malpractice.
There are only two ways you can test people. You can ask them to supply a response/performance or you ask them to pick an answer. The latter includes things like multiple choice exams which only came about around 1910. The former has been around forever. To claim the latter as a requirement for teaching in public education seems ignorant.
There are only two ways you can test people. You can ask them to supply a response/performance or you ask them to pick an answer. The latter includes things like multiple choice exams which only came about around 1910. The former has been around forever. To claim the latter as a requirement for teaching in public education seems ignorant.
Any accountability system that shrugs at the harms done to student learning in the name of reporting must be held to account. Anyone who believes our mania for reducing everything to numbers is reporting real learning accurately has lost the plot. Grading and testing as a means of holding schools accountable is not like the weather - it's not just this thing we have to get used to; rather it is a morally objectionable and intellectually indefensible political movement that must be opposed.
"Worse than giving a grade is giving one that isn't based on fact" is a very powerful comment, but if Linda McNeil from Rice University is correct in saying that measurable outcomes may be the least significant results of learning than the traditional methods for counting grades may be based on "facts" or criteria that simply don't matter all that much. If you talk to parents and ask them what they want for their children from a good education, they don't say "well, I want them to understand standard deviation and coordinating conjunctions, and they better help their school score well on their accountability pillars." I'm not sure how we can properly grade and test creativity, perseverance, initiative, intrinsic motivation, democratic citizenry, social justice, patience, thoughtfulness and diligence, but I do know our curriculums, programs of studies and state standards tend to ignore all these "cool" things. Some might speculate that giving a grade not based on 'fact' is worse than giving any grade, while others will say that there is a big difference between valuing what you can measure and measuring what you value.
The perceived need for grades is an argument built on the need for ranking and sorting children which have nothing to do with learning, and it's time to hold such an argument accountable.


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Rising Star Hunter Hayes Sets October 11 Release Date for Self-Titled Debut Album
Taylor Swift was all of 16 when she released her debut album. By comparison, her recent tourmate, 19-year-old Hunter Hayes, is a bit of a fogey — but by any other measure, he's releasing his first record at an impressively young age.
The budding hitmaker, who got his big break co-writing a track from Rascal Flatts' 'Nothing Like This Album' and scored his first top 30 hit earlier this year with 'Storm Warning,' will release his self-titled debut on October 11.
"It's a little bit of everything," Hayes says of the album. "We kind of tried to do as many different things as we could, but still stay true to the kind of music that I like to make, as well as my country roots. I try to incorporate as much of that as possible into my music. We had all kinds of fun with different versions of that."
Hayes had a strong hand in the album's instrumental sound, handling a wide variety of stringed instruments throughout the 12 tracks. "I didn't know that there were that many instruments to play, but we're talking like different versions of an acoustic guitar," he says. "High strung, 12-strung, regular … four different kinds of mandolins … things like that. It was fun."
'Hunter Hayes' Track Listing:
1. 'Storm Warning'
2. 'Wanted'
3. 'If You Told Me To'
4. 'Love Makes Me'
5. 'Faith'
6. 'Somebody's Heartbreak'
7. 'Rainy Season'
8. 'Cry'
9. 'Somebody But Me'
10. 'What You Gonna Do'
11. 'More Than I Should'
12. 'All You Ever'


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- For the sixth consecutive year, the first
home football game of the year in Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium
will end with a bang...literally.
The Golden Eagle game against Lane College on Thursday night will conclude with fireworks over the stadium, sponsored by the TTU Athletics Association.
Kickoff is at 7 p.m., so the fireworks will flash and blaze approximately 10 p.m.
Tailgating becoming popular activity at Tucker Stadium
The Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park opens at 4 p.m., and some spaces are still available.
As pregame tailgating activities continue to grow in popularity prior at Tech's home football games, the Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park at Tucker Stadium is getting more and more crowded.
That's great news, say Tech Athletics officials. Last year, Tech began a new policy of allowing fans and groups to reserve spaces in the tailgating area.
"We're thrilled with how the pregame activities continue to grow," said Mark Wilson, TTU Director of Athletics. "Fans are coming out earlier and taking advantage of the opportunity to have a good time before the game, and to extend their experience of attending a Golden Eagle football game.
"The Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park is really a fun place to be for fans coming to the game," he said. "It's really getting to be an exciting atmosphere buzzing with activity."
Because of the popularity, fans and groups have the opportunity to reserve their space in the tailgating area. Persons wishing to reserve space should contact Misty Pearson, Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing for Tech Athletics. She can be reached by calling (931) 372-3937.
Reservations are not required but recommended, Pearson said. Space is limited in the Tailgate Park area but fans can set up anywhere in the general parking area, as well, on a first-come, first-served basis.
"Some fans want a specific space, so this is their chance to reserve that space," she said. "Some fans want to just show up at the game and find a place and hold their tailgating activities there.
"Either way, there's plenty of room in the Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park, so we want to just continue to encourage people to come out early and be a part of the fun," she said.
For season tickets, visit or call the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center at (931) 372-3940.


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A recent article in the Eagle detailed the participation of two Butler County residents in the 2013 Walk For Our Grandchildren; one was me. I'd like to add a coda to the story.
I spent six hours in the D.C. jail and had an arraignment Aug. 15. Why did I end up in jail?
I was one of 54 people who occupied the lobby of 1776 I Street, home of Energy Resources Management. ERM was contracted by the State Department to write the environmental impact statement for the Keystone XL Pipeline. In that report, ERM claimed there would be "no significant impacts" if President Barack Obama approves the pipeline.
This jaw-dropping conclusion flies in the face of warnings by scientists of international repute, including Dr. James Hansen formerly of NASA and a widely recognized expert on climate, who stated if the tar sands were tapped, "It's game over for the climate."
ERM was not the impartial referee it claimed to be. It claimed to have no conflict of interest and, yet, several key members of the ERM team have recently worked for Trans Canada, the company building the pipeline. ERM also has recent ties with 20 other companies that would benefit from its construction. This alone is in direct contradiction to its no conflict of interest claims.
But why would I risk arrest because some company lied on a form? Because the Keystone XL pipeline should not be built — period. Any form of extreme energy (and that includes toxic fracking, mountaintop removal, deep sea oil and tar sands) that jeopardizes the climate should not be taken out of the ground. Ever.
Australian Environmental Minister Moses Henry Cass is reputed to have said, "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." When I borrow something from someone, I want to pass it on in at least as good a shape as when I got it. My children and grandchildren deserve it.


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On March 4, at the Inauguration Ceremony, Dr. Lendley C. "Lynn" Black is installed as the ninth chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Inauguration Week will reflect the interests and values of the new chancellor with themes of research, diversity, sustainability and community service.
The celebratory week begins Tuesday, March 1, and extends through Saturday, March 5. "This week is about showcasing UMD's achievements," said Black. "It's a historical moment for us all."
Black began his tenure as UMD's ninth chancellor last August, but the inauguration ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 will be his formal installation. The ceremony is free and open to the public, as are many Inauguration Week events. Visit Inauguration Week Events for more information.
Black said he was drawn to UMD in part by the high quality of teaching, research and community involvement. He noted that UMD receives more external research funding than all other state colleges and universities combined, second only to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. "That research translates into patents, licenses, new industry, and jobs," Black said. The chancellor was especially impressed with the undergraduate research program.
Equity and diversity are among the highest issues on Black's list of priorities for UMD. It's an especially important topic for him because he grew up in a segregated neighborhood in Memphis, Tenn. "We need to prepare our students for a global society and to do that well, they need to be in contact with the kinds of people they will interact with throughout their careers," he said.
He would like to attract more foreign students and find ways to ensure individual differences are valued to enable "great academic debate" in a civil and productive manner." To that end, next fall, UMD will offer a new masters program in Tribal Administration and Governance, expanding its role as a leader in American Indian education.
Within the context of the campus and the larger world, UMD seeks to balance current environmental, economic and social needs with the needs of future generations. Sustainability is a "critical" priority to Black and UMD leaders.
He noted that UMD has signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment and that faculty, staff and students have made extensive sustainability efforts. They include incorporating sustainable concepts into academics, constructing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings, and recycling tons of food waste into high-quality fertilizer. "We have to not only continue those efforts, but see how we can enhance them," he said.
UMD's location on Lake Superior, which has the largest surface area of any fresh water lake in the world, makes it a natural fit for studying how to preserve these bodies of water. UMD's Large Lakes Observatory is the largest program of its kind in the nation. "The majority of the surface fresh water on the planet resides in a handful of large lakes, and stewardship of this resource requires constant monitoring and continuing research," said Dr. Steve Colman, director of the Large Lakes Observatory. Black is eager to see those efforts, as well as other natural resource-based programs, such as Sea Grant and the Natural Resources Research Institute, continue and expand.
The Inauguration Week day of community service, or CHAMP Day (Connecting Hopes with Acton to Mobilize People) on Saturday, March 5, was Black's idea and he will be visiting with about 300 student, staff and faculty volunteers during the day. "I have a strong sense of the importance of community service," he said. "We learn so much, the community benefits so much, and individuals gain so much meaning for their lives." Interaction outside of the University, including with neighbors and businesses, is important for everyone, he said.
Although numerous challenges lie ahead for UMD, especially with regard to state funding, Black noted that higher education has had budget trials in the past and survived. "We will get through this and come out stronger on the other side," he said.
Meanwhile, UMD and members of the community at large are developing a strategic plan to address new realities and to help guide modest campus growth while increasing its academic stature.
"One of our great opportunities is to expand our presence and reach so that we have a much greater national reputation. That, I think, is very much within our grasp," Black said.
The new chancellor formerly served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Kennesaw State University in Georgia and held several administrative positions at Emporia State University in Kansas.
UMD is a comprehensive university - part of the University of Minnesota system - that offers 13 bachelor degrees in 74 majors. UMD has a two-year medical school and a College of Pharmacy among its graduate programs in 24 fields. Fall 2010 enrollment in all UMD programs was nearly 11,800 students.
UMD ranks among the top universities the country for its commitment Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programs. The University is also leader in American Indian education, with nearly 20 related campus programs, including strong programs in medicine. The Center for Freshwater Research and Policy and the Large Lakes Observatory contribute to the university's international reputation for comprehensive research in freshwater.
UMD consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.
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Drupal Jobz is an online system that facilitates connecting Drupal service providers with those looking to have Drupal work performed. Drupal is an open source content management platform that powers websites like whitehouse.gov, ladyantebellum and many others.
For a full overview of the Drupal Jobz service, please see this link - https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0…y=CKy7vIkO
Our primary demographic are medium to large businesses and organizations looking to execute projects over $10K. While we want the logo to represent that we mean business, we also want to make sure that we can do less traditional advertising/marketing that show the value of the service while still showing the human side of the business..
This service is heavily tied to the open source community and we plan to capitalize on that relationship. We would like to make the logo fun as well. It is important that this logo be flexible enough for integration with t-shirts and merchandise as a larger percent of our marketing will be targeted at tradeshows and conventions.
Inclusion of a water droplet (Drupal means Drop in Dutch) or inclusion of the general characteristics of the Drupalicon (GPL licensed) in the logo are fine as well. http://www.google.com/images?q=drup…0&bih=1286 The words in the name can either be separated or combined in the logo.
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The RouteXL service is made available to you via internet in the form of Software-as-a-Service by RouteXL B.V. (RouteXL), registered in Heiloo, with its principle place of business at Kennemerstraatweg 464, 1851 NG Heiloo, The Netherlands (EU).
The following Terms & Conditions apply to the use of RouteXL. By using RouteXL, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions. Derogations from these general Terms & Conditions will only be binding if you have received written acceptance of this from RouteXL.
Article 1. The service and use thereof
1.1 RouteXL is made available to you for the purposes of route planning using the tools offered on RouteXL's website. You can choose yourself how to use the tools, and for which specific purposes.
1.2 RouteXL reserves the right to make registration compulsory for any or part of its services as they see fit. Once your registration is complete, you can log in to your account directly and use the service. RouteXL only keeps records of the history and user settings of registered users.
1.3 You must prevent unauthorised persons from accessing your account by employing a user name and password. In particular, ensure that your password remains strictly secret. Once you have registered with your user name and password, RouteXL will assume that everything done from your account has occurred under your control and supervision. You will therefore be liable for any such actions unless you have notified RouteXL that another person has knowledge of your password.
1.4 You can process personal data with RouteXL. RouteXL acts as a processor within the meaning of the Personal Data Protection Act. This means that you are the controller, and as such indemnify RouteXL from all claims of data subjects under this act.
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2.1 It is forbidden to use RouteXL for acts that are in contravention of Dutch law or any other applicable laws and regulations. This includes the saving or distribution of information via the service that is libellous, defamatory or racist.
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2.3 If RouteXL discovers that you are violating the aforementioned conditions, or receives any complaint to this effect, RouteXL may take steps to end the violation. The provision in article 7.4 of these conditions will then apply.
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6.3 Instructions for navigation should be regarded as suggestions. Circumstances and traffic rules will always take precedence. The driver is obliged to exercise care and attention and is personally responsible for following the suggestions.
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If you don't like Apple's latest TV ad, you aren't alone.
This month the company launched a commercial dubbed "Designed by Apple in California" showing users with their Apple devices while an actor reads what is essentially a company manifesto. That ad premiered at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
According to one consulting firm, it has been Apple's lowest rated ad in the last year.
Ace Metrix Inc. gave the ad a score of 489 -- way below the industry average of 542, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. And uncommonly low considering that Apple ads have often scored over 700.
Ace Metrix bases its scores on surveys its conducts of at least 500 TV viewers.
Apple has had a run of ads that have scored below the company norm. Its montage commercial focusing on the iPhone's capabilities as a camera got a 560, and one highlighting the phone's music player got a score of 537.
The poorly received ads differ sharply from those in Apple's previous campaigns, which have mostly showed Apple products on white backgrounds while a voice talked about one of their features.
Ace Metrix Chief Executive Peter Daboll says the new Apple ads may also be getting low scores due to lack of big product launches by the company. Although Apple released an updated MacBook Air laptop this month, it hasn't announced a new iPhone or iPad since October.


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The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country.
Week In Review 2010
Week 16 – Ending July 18, 2010
A busy week of soccer in Carson, Calif., came to a climatic end as the champions for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Finals were crowned. After 10 days of the highest level of youth competition, eight selected referees and eight assistant referees returned home. Despite the competitive nature of the Development Academy Finals' games, MLS matches still presented their standard teaching points for officials of all levels. This week's analysis will include excellent work by an assistant referee (AR) to correctly judge a dynamic offside situation, a handling decision that is becoming more commonplace in games at all levels and a recognized flash point that leads to the identification of violent conduct.
Week In Review Podcast: For each "Week In Review,†U.S. Soccer produces a related podcast that covers the topics of the week.
Offside: Correctly Judging "Interfering with Playâ€
The offside concept of "interfering with play†has been the conversation piece for many "Week In Reviews.†The Laws of the Game give three reasons an offside positioned player may be penalized for being in an offside position when the ball is touched or played by a teammate. "Interfering with play†is one of the three reasons and it is defined as:
- Playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a teammate.
ARs must be able to use the wait and see technique to judge whether a player has "interfered with play†when there are several attacking players that have the opportunity to play or touch a ball that is passed by a teammate. Wait and see is vital given the fact that there may be a mixture of onside and offside positioned players with the opportunity to play a ball. Elite ARs are able to exhibit patience in the decision making process. Patience leads to more time to make the decision and more time to see which player (onside or offside) actually touches or plays the ball.
Note: When using the wait and see technique, match officials must be cognizant of the potential for collision and injury due to a late flag. This is especially important when the collision may be with the goalkeeper who is running toward an on-rushing attacker. These players are at risk for injury and ARs must be able to identify this risk and limit the use of wait and see thereby preventing the potential for serious injury for this type of play.
Despite the number of players in offside positions or onside positions, ARs must not make the offside judgment until the ball is played by a teammate of the player making the touch/pass. If the ball is played/touched by an onside player, the flag should remain down. If the ball is played/touched by on offside positioned player, the flag must go up as the player "interfered with play.â€
Focus, concentration and awareness are illustrated by the exceptional work of an AR in this clip. A fully focused AR must be able to identify the following when evaluating the potential for offside:
- Offside positioned attackers: Three attackers are inside the penalty area and in an offside position at the time the ball is passed by their teammate.
- Onside positioned attackers: Three attackers are outside the penalty area but in an onside position at the time the ball is passed by their teammate.
- Offside positioned changes direction: Offside player runs away from the goal but then turns as though he may play the ball.
With such a dynamic situation, the AR must not only be well-positioned but must have the visual concentration and awareness of players and their actions and movements. Finally, the AR must also be aware if any offside positioned player actually "interferes with play†by playing/touching the passed ball.
In this case, through the use of the wait and see technique, the AR correctly identifies that the ball is touched/played by an onside player (No. 2) and, thus, keeps the flag down. This initial decision is immediately followed up by another offside/onside decision as the ball, after it is touched by the onside player (No. 2), goes to another attacker who is behind the ball at the time it is touched by his teammate. As a result of this player being behind the ball, the AR makes another correct onside decision.
Handling the Ball: In the Wall on a Free Kick
In recent years, more and more players are extending their hands and/or arms from their body while being positioned in the wall during a free kick. The movement and extension of the hand/arm occurs frequently, by players positioned in a wall, when these players jump in an attempt to block the free kick. Given this practice is becoming more common, U.S. Soccer is providing the following guidance which supplements the 2009 "Handling the Ball†directive:
- Before the taking of a free kick, the hands and/or arms must be in a set position. Any movement of the hand and/or arms once the free kick is taken, where there is contact with the hands and/or arm and ball, is to be considered deliberate and therefore an infraction. A hand that is set (position established) before the kick to protect the face and/or groin may not be moved in any direction. This includes, forward, to the side and/or above the head. If the player jumps, this shall be considered a deliberate movement and, therefore, the consequences of the movement must be penalized as handling. The static position of the player and the motionless positioning of the arms, only works when the player is in the set position. Any movement means that the player does not need to protect himself as he is able to move and therefore NOT able to use his hand or arm to address the ball. Any movement which initiates contact between the hand/arm and ball is a violation and must be considered a deliberate handball ("making yourself biggerâ€) which must be penalized by a direct free kick and a ceremonial restart. If this occurs in the penalty area, then a penalty kick must be awarded.
Key to correct interpretation is the referee's ability to recognize a set, pre-established position of the hands/arms. The referee must then be positioned to see whether any movement of the hand or arm occurs resulting in contact with the ball. Contact with the ball in conjunction with movement (jumping while in the wall means movement has occurred) results in a handling offense that must be penalized with a direct free kick or penalty kick if it occurs in the penalty area (and is committed by the defending team).
The referee correctly awards a ceremonial direct free kick for handling as the player in the wall jumps up resulting in contact with his arm. Although the player sets his arms (in front of his face and groin) prior to the original free kick being taken, by virtue of the player jumping, the contact with the ball shall be judged as deliberate and therefore must be punished with a direct free kick. The player in this clip moves his arms from their preset position.
Off-the-Ball Misconduct: Kicking an Opponent After the Ball is Gone
Referees need to guard against watching the ball or immediately following the ball when it leaves the area after a challenge. Referees must recognize warning signs or flash points and remember that a "watched ball never fouls . . . players do.â€
When a challenge occurs and one or two opposing players are on the ground, the referee must recognize this as a potential flash point. In other words, the referee must realize that the potential for extracurricular contact exists between the two opponents. Once this identification is made, the referee should keep partial eyesight on the two opponents and refrain from immediately turning his head and/or body away from the players on the ground. By taking focus off the two players too quickly, the referee may miss any off-the-ball action(s) that can bring the game into disrepute.
While the ball is traveling to its next destination, the referee can also move but should do so while continuing to monitor the flash point area. Turning too quickly can lead to missed infringements of the law or unpunished misconduct.
Note: As the referee leaves the flashpoint area, he can use his voice to let players know that he is watching and that he suspects a potential issue.
Although the game has only a few minutes remaining, the referee must not let his guard down. The referee, in this case, is well positioned to make a judgment that a sliding tackle is fair (the ball is played) for this level of play and, therefore, does not whistle a foul. With two players on the ground and their bodies/legs/feet tangled, the referee identifies a potential warning sign or flash point. As a result, the referee continues up field but also maintains vigilant focus on the two tangled players.
After the ball has progressed up the field, the player in the yellow jersey (as he gets up from the ground) kicks/cleats his opponent in the chest. The yellow jersey player hopes that he can disguise the violent conduct as an attempt to get back to his feet (stand-up) and hopes that the referee has turned his focus away from the flash point area (two players on the ground). Fortunately for the game, the referee has not turned his vision to solely track the ball and has kept sufficient focus off-the-ball. This off-the-ball vision, leads to a correct red card for violent conduct and a direct free kick.
Looking Forward – Week 17
Identification of warning signs or flash points is vital for effective preventative refereeing. Match officials must be able to "feel†the game and recognize signs of pending issues or problem areas. Once a flash point has been identified, the referee can take preventative action. Action can be taken that prevents the flash point from occurring or becoming a reality.


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sadhappy wrote:Two Sundays ago I did my first century ride - completed in 4:50, that's like 20.7mph average or something like that. my resting heart rate is down to 48!
Now the bad news.
Just before that I got a nerve pinch at c5/c6 surfing and after gutting it through the century ride and a couple more training rides I was finally ordered off the bike by my doctor. went from a pretty big high about being in the best shape since I was a teenager to barely being able to care for myself in just a few days time really. Chiro and NSADs/ice/rest/compression were ineffective so I start the steroids tomorrow, and if that doesn't work it's epidural time. Don't appear to be a candidate for a fusion just yet so there is that at least. But this pain frigging sucks. I want back on the bike.
Getting old is a drag.
Tell me about it. I have two useless knees from arthritis, lower back pain from favoring my worse knee on dead lift, and impingement in my shoulder. I tried running two sundays ago and my knee is still swollen. Can't run, squat, leg press, and I probably shouldn't dead lift. I'm running out of ideas! Can't wait till I'm 50 in another 20 years...
Awesome job on the ride though, thats impressive! And a damn good resting heart rate, I was happy to get mine to 60.


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I'm not off to Fox: Sandy
VETERAN football commentator Sandy Roberts denies reports he has left Channel 7 after 34 years to work for rival television station Fox Footy.
News Limited newspaper websites reported on Tuesday night that football television station Fox Footy had head-hunted Mr Roberts for a job hosting programs and considered the deal a "major coup given his reputation as a fan favourite in AFL circles."
Fox Footy is also owned by News Limited.
But Mr Roberts said he would continue to work for Channel Seven in line with his contract in a statement emailed to Fairfax Media by a Channel 7 spokeswoman.
"Reports that I have a deal with Fox Footy are inaccurate – nor have they made me an offer," he said.
The report did not quote any official sources at either television network but said that Mr Roberts would be hired to call games and also host some of Fox Footy's "regular one-off specials."


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We don't know if it started with Sir Mix-A lot's obsession with Oakland booties, JLo's most infamous asset, Venus Williams' pension for showcasing her backside with itty bitty lingerie-like tennis gear or Beyonce's gloriously fierce curves, but somehow it is now officially trendy to have a big butt. So trendy, in fact, that New York Daily News dedicated an entire feature to the phenomenon. Regardless of the cause for the trend (It's probably a combination of all these reasons), a slew of new products have hit the market to help women with flatter rears fill out as a result.
If you're following the startups of this year's French Open tennis tournament, you'll see some very different fashion trends on the Roland Garros red clay. Venus Williams' French Open outfit was certainly the most provocative, but there are other trends in play during the grand slam as well.
Imran Amed's Signature9
The Business of Fashion editor introduces us to his signature style items
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hey Jerry, thanks for the message, I would be open to playing on Saturdays. Let know what time and which courts ya'll play at, my email is email@example.com, look forward to hitting, thanks.
yeah i am def open to that
Thankyou Jerry.... will see you guys whenever my schedule permits and yes i will text you, if i plan to come....thankyou again
hi jerry,
Are you guys still play @ richardson 4.0 doubles? Would love to come and hit.I am 4.0+ player and live in Irving. Dont mind driving.Thankyou
Awesome Jerry, Thanks. I'll catch you guys on Thursday! What time do things start?
Hola Jerry!
Would love to hook up with your group. Give me the times and place. I would love to play some doubles!
hello Jerry,
my name is Ariel, looking to play some tennis with some people as i can only play with my brother so often. I have entered a tournament for July and i wanna get in as much practice as i can. I live in Las Colinas, but dont mind driving to dallas.
Hey Jerry,
Thanks for the invite, sounds like fun. This week has been pretty hectic for me but my schedule should get back on track by next week. I play softball on Mondays but maybe I can come hit with yall on Thursday? I haven't hit in over a year so I am going to be a little rusty but it usually doesn't take long for me to get my game back.
Thanks again,
Thanks for the invite. I will try and make it soon.
Hey Jerry,
Sorry, i havent been on here, if you are still interested in playing, please email me at email@example.com.
Hey Jerry,
I'm interested in coming out to hit with you guys. Are you all still meeting in this weather?
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The Chestnut Hill Historical Society celebrates 20th century architecture in Chestnut Hill with a self-guided tour of five outstanding examples of mid-century Modern residences this Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by Elfant Wissahickon Realtors.
Tickets are $30, $15 for members of CHHS, and can be purchased in advance at chhist.org or on the day of the tour at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, 8039 Germantown Avenue.
In addition to the tour, the Historical Society is also presenting a special screening of "My Architect," the award-winning documentary about visionary architect Louis Kahn. It will be shown at the Woodmere Art Museum at 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 30. A Q&A with writer-director Nathaniel Kahn will follow the film. Tickets are $15, available only at chhist.org or at CHHS, 8708 Germantown Avenue, until 6:30 on the evening of the screening; admission is free for members of CHHS, who can reserve online. Light refreshments will be served.
This program is made possible with the additional support of E. B. Mahoney Builders, Matthew Millan Architects, Inc., McCoubrey/Overholser Building Construction, Nolan Painting, Runyan & Associates Architects and VSBA, LLC. It also includes an exhibit at CHHS, open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and most Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.


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Flour Amounts for Bread
Most bread recipes call for varying amounts of flour because it depends on the humidity when the bread is made. The range is usually 1/2 cup. Start with the least amount and add only enough extra flour to form a dough that's not sticky to the touch.
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Update: Refreshed article for 2017 to reflect that 4G is now commonplace and 5G is on the way.
The fourth generation of cellular technology, or 4G, has been around for some time now — in fact, we're now hearing a lot about the initial stages of 5G. Despite that, however, 4G is likely to remain a major part of how you access the internet from your smartphone for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, sometimes technologies like this — with their dozens of associated buzzwords — can be a little difficult to understand. Is it all a bunch of marketing nonsense or are these words you should know and understand? We've got the scoop in our official mobile broadband FAQ.
Read on to learn what 4G is, why you should want it, and what all this means for the future of wireless.
The basics of 4G
What is 4G?
Don't let this surprisingly intuitive naming scheme spin you around: 4G simply means "fourth generation." It's the next step up in mobile internet speed from 3G, which is a term you started hearing in the early 2000s. When you browse the web in some rural areas and when 4G isn't available, you'll be on 3G. It uses the networks built by wireless carriers and transfers data over them at speeds up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps), making it possible to load a website and stream videos… just not very fast. That changed with 4G networks, which offer download speeds comparable to, if not faster than, the broadband internet you get on your laptop at home — all over the airwaves.
At launch, 4G networks offered speeds of around 1Mbps to 12Mbps, which was pretty fast for the time. Now, however, speeds are hitting closer to 100Mbps, while some 4G networks are even boasting speeds of a whopping 1Gbps, or 1,000Mbps. That's probably a whole lot faster than even your home Wi-Fi network. If you want to know the speed of your Wi-Fi network, you can test it here.
Do I have a 4G-capable phone?
You most likely have a 4G-capable phone, if you bought it within the past 5 years or so. Even budget phones these days support 4G, and while they may not offer modems that reach massive 1Gbps speeds, they should still offer much faster speeds than anything you experienced on 3G or before that.
Does my wireless carrier offer 4G?
All four major carriers — AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile — offer super fast 4G speeds, but actual speeds vary widely both depending on the carrier and depending on your connection. On top of those four carriers, most smaller carriers offer 4G connections of their own, including MNVOs that piggyback on the networks of the "big four." The big networks are also spending billions of dollars to both improve their 4G networks, and to begin offering 5G.
Check out our guides for the major four carriers' family plans here.
What is the ITU?
The ITU, or International Telecommunications Union, is an agency of the United Nations that sets telecommunication standards for the world. The ITU coined the terms 3G and 4G and establishes which technologies meet the requirements to qualify for the labels. Initially, the ITU claimed that HSPA+ technology didn't qualify as 4G, but reversed its decision in December 2010.


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In the latest development surrounding the mysterious Apple Tablet/netbook, the unit is purported to be tied to a Verizon contract. The purveyor of this rumour is none other than Scott Moritz, the man who correctly sussed out AT&T's subsidised iPhone pricing which would later see the handset drop to 199$ in the USA. In Canada, we know contracts; we know that a softer monetary at point-of-sale means the sting of 3 years' worth of expensive bills. What is the good of this rumour? Basically, it is another hint that the device will house a 3G radio.
Looking a little deeper, Apple have a few charmed patents under their sleeve that may be able to less the sting of a contract.


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The Costa Mesa City Employees Assn. continues to maintain it is misguided, as well as illiegal, public policy for the City Council to hand over control of its public jail to a private corporation.
However, the city's employees applaud the council's willingness to, as part of its decision to outsource jails, include a clear and indisputable commitment to preserving the jobs of its dedicated work force.
The City Council approved outsourcing jail services on Tuesday, but only after Councilwoman Sandy Genis amended the original motion to include a commitment to use all means available to avoid layoffs.
In the coming days and weeks, the CMCEA team will continue to engage the city in what we hope will be positive and productive discussions, and we are hopeful those discussions can remain out of the courtroom.
CMCEA remains committed to working to protect the jobs and economic security of all the city's dedicated employees.
CMCEA members will continue to seek opportunities to work collaboratively with the city, and we will continue to monitor the public and private statements and actions of the city's leaders to ensure their commitment to preserving jobs.
Many of the targeted employees at the city's jails have worked in Costa Mesa for more than a decade, and every one continues to be committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life for Costa Mesa families.
Jennifer Muir
Orange County Employees Assn.
School district benefits
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District's remarks in the Daily Pilot on May 26 are disappointing on so many levels.
While the California School Employees Assn., the Newport Mesa Federation of Teachers and the Newport-Mesa Unified School District are in negotiations, the superintendent has decided to go public regarding benefits.
Before the era of former Supt. Jeffrey Hubbard, the employee contracts provided a maximum 10% increase in employer contribution to benefits of all employees These funds were budgeted to include the effect of inflation on medical and dental insurance rates.
After Hubbard became the superintendent, the 10% district contribution disappeared from the contracts, and since then the Benefits Committee has tried to determine what the plan will be. Without knowing the district's contribution, it is virtually impossible to make reasoned decisions regarding the healthcare of employees in the district. How can the Benefits Committee possibly know what to cut or tweak in the plan without having knowledge of the district contribution?
Current Supt. Fred Navarro has said that the more he learns about the federal Affordable Care Act, the more anxious he gets.
Since no one really knows how the healthcare act is going to play out, or how much it will cost, it is not surprising that Navarro doesn't fully understand how this will affect NMUSD.
The Cadillac Tax is probably going to stay in the law, and at this point it is unclear whether NMUSD will fall under it. Even if it does, there are many ways to deal with it. Although plans must be made, the district has time to plan, since the tax doesn't go into effect until 2018, which is five years away.
Newport-Mesa has a great insurance plan because of the diligent efforts of many.
I am sure that Navarro is as serious about the employees' health, and I would only suggest that determining how many millions of dollars Newport-Mesa might have to spend is premature and a little like the situation that the Benefits Committee has experienced in making decisions without knowing the facts.
Sandy Asper
Newport Beach
Water district transparency
Recently, the Mesa Water District changed its financial strategy from "Be financially responsible and maintain competitive rates" to "Be financially responsible and transparent."
In changing this goal it leaves the impression the district is not that concerned about the rates it charges customers. One would hope that the goal that replaced it would be important, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
The district is getting ready to discuss and approve the budget for the next fiscal year. This document lays out the financial plan, the spending priorities and what will be accomplished with the rates collected.
It is probably the most important financial document the board considers during the year. The meeting for this review and possible approval is taking place at 3:30 p.m. instead of in the evening when the regular board meetings are held.
This earlier time allows for less public participation in the process, thereby reducing transparency. If the district was serious about being financially transparent, it would hold this important meeting at a time that would allow for more public input and involvement.
Glynis Litvak
Costa Mesa
The writer is a former Mesa Water District employee.


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I think Alonso would have smashed lewis in this ferrari
I think Alonso would have smashed lewis in this ferrari
probably yes. like 75-25 ratio.
In race definitely Alonso would give ham hard time. that's why I gave 75%.
But vet has edge in quali. where Alonso lacks a little bit. Of course this year he's turning it up.
it depends which Alonso would have turned up. If it was the 2010 version where he made a few mistakes, then probably not. But the 2012 Alonso would have had a good shot.
Where's the NO option????
Without MECH. failures and DNF's......yes. Why? The way he drives that MCL32 in the back and mid-field pack with lack of power. Imagine him in the SF70H?
Doubt it, maybe it would've been closer but because of the mechanical issues Lewis would've won anyway. We need to remember, the only real mistake Seb did was maybe Singapore, and that was a racing incident at the end of the day. Baku was pure road rage. What could've Alonso do more than just not being the cause of the accident in Singapore?
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And then there were the reliability issues on Malaysia and Japan which also did not help him much
So shouhave wouldhave couldhave......we can debate this for weeks......what is done is done
...the new SF90 in the MATTE RED, to me it looks amazing. Let's hope it's gonna be as FAST as it looks.
this year was all about qualifying. Alonso might have done better or he might have done worse. I don't understand why so many think Vettel is not as good as Alonso? I think he's proven himself. Especially regarding team and moral building.
We'll never know but I had to vote Yes.
Smashed? No. I think it would have gone to Abu Dhabi, and I think Alonso might have won it there. I think Alonso would have won Baku and Singapore. Both him and Massa were much better starters than Vettel and Raikkonen. Like I said earlier this year, the guys need to come over to the US and practice some drag racing.
I voted yes. Alonso is a very clever driver. He doesnt make many mistakes, if at all, and he would not have given in to road rage as it happened in Baku.
So yes, he would likely have won it.
Silently, like a shadow
I voted No
Oh , wait !
On a serious note, I am not sure. It depends on what version of Alonso would turn up, if he could be able to handle mishaps or he would behave like a lil bitch, if this was about Schumacher being able to win this, a pre retirement Michael, most definitely.
"If someone said to me that you can have three wishes, my first would have been to get into racing, my second to be in Formula 1, my third to drive for Ferrari" - Gilles Villeneuve
Not smashed Lewis, but I'm sure Alonso would've won this title in Ferrari.
I prefer to beat them on Sunday -Fernando Alonso, Press Conference Korean GP 2010
"Giornata fantastica !!"- Andrea Stella, European GP 2012
I prefer to beat them on Sunday -Fernando Alonso, Press Conference Korean GP 2010
"Giornata fantastica !!"- Andrea Stella, European GP 2012
Why would we assume Alonso would have won? He always finished 2nd or 3rd in the Ferrari when he was here? What might have been different this year? To me Vettel's time at Ferrari is very reminiscent of Alonso's time here. Except the team seems more cohesive.
How do you vote NO on this poll????
Both choices say YES
I am confused.
Forza Jules
I prefer to beat them on Sunday -Fernando Alonso, Press Conference Korean GP 2010
"Giornata fantastica !!"- Andrea Stella, European GP 2012
You people are nuts... "could michael have won in this car 10 years ago"?
Could kimi have won in this car in his prime years..?
Could alonso have won it?well he couldnt beat lewis when lewis was just a rookie in mclaren.. talk about doing it
In a car not as fast as a merc. You guys need to get ur heads out of ur gear boxes..if you get what im saying..
Alonso had to overtake just one car...just one in 2010..and he couldnt do it when it matterd... massa could have won in 2008..but he didnt ..lewis became champion out of pure dumb luck... it has a lot to do with luck and good fortune...that some make it and some dont
what I really want to know, is could Senna have won in the 1990 Ferrari?


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Dearmont room view 1 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
Dearmont Hall was built between 1957-1958, and it first opened for students during the 1958-1959 academic year. Dearmont Hall is a traditional-style, three-story residence hall built around a central courtyard or "quad". There are four wings and a central complex that surround the quad. The patio and large main lounge are great for socializing, meeting friends, and hosting hall activities. Within the air-conditioned complex, students have access to vending machines, an ice machine, and Customer Service Desk. Today all of the floors in Dearmont, including those that in past years were offices, have been converted to single occupancy residence hall rooms.