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Bridgeport high schools set goal of leveling playing field
Bridgeport's high schools -- Central, Bassick and Harding -- have struggled to compete in many sports in the FCIAC. Raising the bar will be difficult, but that's the goal for new citywide AD Neil Kavey.
BRIDGEPORT -- The situation isn't just desperate, it's bleak.
A baseball team riding a 43-game losing streak ¦ a girls volleyball team with a 23-game losing streak ¦ a boys soccer team that had a 61-game losing streak ¦ a girls soccer team that had a 77-game losing streak ¦ a softball team with a 21-game losing streak.
If you follow or play sports at any one of the three city high schools -- Bassick, Central or Harding -- losing has become the norm. In fact, winning just one game is usually cause for celebration. Participation is way down, athletic budgets have been cut to the bone, facilities and fields are a mess, and because of a lack of youth programs at the middle school level, many of these athletes are only just learning the sport when they reach high school, putting them at a massive disadvantage when it comes to competition.
It's a vicious circle that's been going on in Bridgeport for a long, long time.
"Bridgeport, like a lot of urban areas, is struggling in sports other than boys basketball," said Neil Kavey, the new citywide athletic director for the school system. "It's a question of getting kids sparked and re-interested in sports that they haven't being paying attention to for a while, and I'm not talking about the minor sports, I'm talking about the major sports, too, like football, baseball and softball."
Only boys basketball can be looked at as successful: Central won the Class LL state championship in 2009-10 and, along with Bassick and Harding, puts winning programs on the court practically every season. Bridgeport schools have won the last four FCIAC boys basketball championships, with Bassick and Central splitting the titles.
Other than that? Well, in the fall, the city's three football teams combined for a 4-25 record (one win came via forfeit). Girls volleyball combined to finish 3-51. Boys soccer went 6-38-4. It's a small sample of a recurring trend.
"I think a lot of it is an urban issue. Oftentimes, we're not dealing with the stable home environment," said Kavey, who was a guidance counselor in the district before spending the past seven years as a physical education teacher. He also coached basketball at Joel Barlow High School and Norwalk Tech.
"There's a ton of single-parent homes. And while you might have a great, great parent, logistically, it makes it hard for that parent to get the kids involved in stuff. You don't have that second parent saying, `I know you're a basketball player but it's fall, you're going to play soccer.'
"In terms of transportation, that's tough, too. People get their kids to places in the suburbs, they'll load up a van with four or five kids, We don't have that luxury. Over the course of time, I think that's chipped away at not only sports but other interests as well. We don't have a band here (at Central) anymore. We used to have a great marching band here."
Enter the FCIAC
In 1991, six years into Alan Wallach's 20-year tenure as citywide AD, Bassick, Central and Harding left the MBIAC -- Metropolitan Bridgeport Interscholastic Athletic Conference -- and joined the FCIAC. If there were concerns that the three city schools would not be able to compete against the rest of the league aside from boys basketball, they were well-founded.
Outside of winning 10 league titles in boys basketball, only Central -- which captured a girls basketball title in 1995, a boys soccer crown in 2004 and a football runner-up finish in 2004 and '09 -- has been able to compete against the best the FCIAC has to offer in other sports.
"When I first got in, my goal was to be competitive within the FCIAC," said Wallach, who left the position in 2005. "I knew we couldn't be competitive in all the sports but in most of them. I thought we were pretty competitive in them.
"Things were fairly smooth. We were competitive in a lot of sports, and in some sports, we weren't that competitive, but we did field sports teams in every category. That was one of the things that the FCIAC wanted, they wanted freshman, JV and varsity, so that's what we did. We fielded every sport with the exception I think of probably swimming."
Near the end of August, Kavey replaced James Denton, who had replaced Wallach, as the citywide athletic director. Now six months into the job, Kavey is seeing firsthand just how difficult it is for the three city schools to be competitive in sports besides boys basketball, especially in the always tough FCIAC.
In wrestling, Harding and Central combined for a total of three wins. In girls basketball, Bassick (2-18), Central (5-15) and Harding (2-18) all struggled, although the Hilltoppers showed substantial improvement.
"The girls didn't have a lot of the skill sets that they needed to have so that kind of put us behind a bit," said Central girls' basketball coach Craig Davis.
This season, the Hilltoppers defeated Bullard-Havens Tech and Harding (twice), but also beat McMahon and Norwalk, that final win over the Bears coming on a basket by senior Amanda McKenzie with just 6.4 seconds left.
"We competed in a lot more games this year. We continued to fight," said Davis, who went 2-18 last season. "There were games that we lost by 30, but the fight that they put up in a lot of these games was tremendous and I look forward to capitalizing on that next season. Our goal next season is to win eight games so we can participate in the state tournament."
And while a three-game improvement may not be that great in some circles, it was a huge step for the Hilltoppers.
"For the first time, a lot of the girls did off-season work and I told them that's where the winning will come from," Davis said. "That added to their spirit. Their spirit is tremendous. Our budget in Bridgeport isn't all that great so the girls did fund-raisers this year to buy matching sweats and shirts that made them feel good about themselves."
So did the winning.
"We're progressively getting better," said McKenzie, who finished her high school career with 20 wins and 61 losses at Central. "I think everyone on the team has potential as long as they keep playing year-round, play AAU, play in the summer leagues; it'll come together. We'll build chemistry and get even closer as a team."
Two of the main problems facing the inner-city schools are a lack of basic fundamentals and a lack of youth programs to get these kids more involved in sports at a younger age.
"When you compare the inner-city schools, a lot of the students outside (in the suburbs) have better opportunities," Wallach said. "They're involved in AAU programs. They play outside the traditional season. I know in softball and baseball, a lot of players have their own coaches, they go to batting cages. A lot of the inner-city kids can't do that in the off-season.
"It's not the same as it was. Things have changed."
Attacking the problem
To that end, Kavey and the Board of Education have started a middle school (seventh- and eighth-grade) basketball league -- there are 24 teams, including six girls' teams -- and this month, a new co-ed volleyball league is testing the waters.
"If we can get a lot of these girls to start playing in middle school by the time they get to high school, they're ready to go," McKenzie said. "Most of these girls don't start until we get to high school and it's their first time playing basketball and they don't know the fundamentals, they don't have the basketball IQ, and that brings the team down.
"I wasn't that good when I started (as a freshman), but I had passion and drive. I wanted to get better. I started playing year-round. Every chance I got, I went to the gym. I didn't have any money to get trained, but you never know who's watching and someone came up to me and said he'd train me as long as I kept working hard. So on Saturday and Sunday, I'd get up at 6 a.m. to play until 9, working on my fundamentals and shooting, and I've gotten better. Now, I'm trying to get a lot of the other girls to do what I did because if I can do it, they can do it."
So the focus of the middle school programs will be on skill development.
"We're determined to get them started a little bit earlier," Kavey said. "Our high school people are going to run the (volleyball) league. We're also going to get a seventh- and eighth-grade flag football league going at Kennedy Stadium on Saturdays after the April vacation. And while our superintendent (Paul G. Vallas) is very focused on expanding sports options to kids in every area, from an AD standpoint, I think we first need to shore up the programs that we have that are lacking right now in terms of results.
"We get kids that are coming in the ninth grade that are learning skills that other towns' kids have been doing since fourth grade. So while the freshman or JV softball teams at Harding are working on catching and throwing and actually stepping with the right foot when they throw, at Warde, they might be working on a bunt defense. It's a different animal entirely. A lot of what we do is going to have to be skill-focused."
It's clear that something has to be done to get more city kids involved in sports and skilled enough to compete.
"The middle school sports were stopped some 15 years ago and I really don't know how in-depth those leagues were," Kavey said. "I know there were after-school basketball teams, but I don't know if it extended to any other sports. Kids might have had an open gym after school, but it wasn't a competitive situation or a teaching situation like what we'd like to get going now.
"We have to do what's feasible, obviously, and what logistically makes sense. Volleyball we can run on Saturdays here at Central. Flag football we can run Saturdays here at Central. Softball, which we're going to get into, might take a bit more doing because of field availability; you're not going to do it on Saturday when kids already have a game in the Black Rock Little League. ... It's going to take a little logistical work to get that going."
Eventually, Kavey would like to see every sport that's offered at the high school level being played at the middle school level as well. Wallach agrees.
"I think you really have to have a pretty good middle school program and not just basketball, everything," he said. "Like a track program ¦ a big part of the FCIAC is track. That generates a lot of other sports. Kids that run track usually play another sport, also."
Co-op possibilities
Along with creating middle school leagues to jump-start the learning process, Kavey has spoken with the individual school ADs -- Dan Coleman at Central, Craig Bruno at Bassick and Chris Johnson at Harding -- to gauge interest in possibly co-oping some sports to create a larger talent pool.
"With girls soccer, yes, there is thought right now of co-oping those teams, but there are very definite rules that apply," Kavey said. "Every sport according to the CIAC has a definite number of participants that, if one of the schools can offer more than that number of participants, you can't co-op. I know in soccer, it's 16 because we are looking at (co-oping) girls soccer right now. Bassick and Harding would be the co-op team but if Bassick had 20 kids interested in soccer and Harding had eight, we can't do it.
"You really have to explore the options. We're just getting that going."
Recently, Don Wilson, director of the Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse program, sent out feelers to see if there would be interest in bringing athletes from Harding and Bassick to join the JV program at Central to create a co-op program.
According to Kavey, the response was disappointing.
"I sat down with the ADs at Harding and Bassick and had them beat the bushes to see how many people would be interested and there were four at Harding and none at Bassick," Kavey said. "So, what are you co-oping there? We'll continue to have a JV program at Central. I'm not going to give up on that. Hopefully, somewhere down the road, we can expand it into that (co-op program)."
This year, indoor track and bowling were eliminated at the high school level, and that money is being used to get the middle school programs going. Kavey said that there are no plans -- despite the poor history of many of the other programs -- to drop any more sports.
Kavey, who works with former Bridgeport mayor John Fabrizi, the city's director of adult education, knows that it will take a lot of time and effort, but he is determined to bring Bridgeport high school athletics back to life.
"I'm excited because the people around me, my supervisors, are excited," Kavey said. "The superintendent is hyper-excited. I'm under John (Fabrizi's) wing and so far, pretty much anything I suggest, as long as it's within reason, John's like, `Let's go for it.'"
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A day after consumer products giant Procter & Gamble earnings and revenue beat analyst expectations, CNBC's Jim Cramer thinks the company is "poised to be the best stock in the Dow."
Cramer was a vocal critic of CEO Robert McDonald in 2012, but on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Friday, Cramer admitted that he's now a "huge believer" in the wake of a "fabulous conference call" after the company "handily" beat earnings expectations.
Speaking of P&G's stock, Cramer said that "this thing can go meaningfully higher. McDonald has answered his critics. I like this guy, he means business."

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text: Native WavPack support in Android 2010-01-14 05:23:36 Peter McQuillan has again outdone himself by providing a set of patches for Android that provides native decoding of WavPack files. The support even includes handling correction files (which I believe is the first time on a portable device)! It uses the 4.60.1 version of the WavPack library without source code modification.Of course, this has not been accepted by the Android folks yet. It would obviously be a great coup for WavPack to be in Android and anyone interested in helping this along should "star" the issue request on the Google Android site (you don't have to add a comment unless you want to):WavPack on Android issue requestLinks to the patches are in the request if anyone wants to try them out now.Thanks so much to Peter for all his hard work and Scott for posting the initial request! edit: haha, could some kind moderator please fix my spelling error in the thread title? Last Edit: 2010-01-14 05:28:03 by bryant


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The hospital is not where you would expect a marriage proposal. For one Tennessee couple, it ended up being perfect.
On the eve of their first anniversary, Jamacio Kimble was going to pop the question to his girlfriend Kayla King.
"The original plan was that night at church we were going to have our youth and college career class get together and have roses and music and the lights off, and I would be in the middle of the room," Kimble explained.
On the way to pick up flowers for the occasion, the night took an awful turn. After leaving baseball practice, Kimble headed to Trinity Baptist in Seymour to ask King to marry him.
"There's two curves right before the straight away. One curve I made it, then the second I was getting ready to turn and felt my back wheel sliding," Kimble said.
The roads were slick after Wednesday's storms.
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He ended up with a utility pole crashing through his window. Several of his baseball teammates were driving behind him and called for help.
"I was hoping maybe it's not that bad, but seeing it in that moment was awful," King said. She said she was about to head out the door to the church when she got the call her boyfriend had got into a crash.
Thankfully, Kimble walked away with just scrapes and bruises. In the emergency room, he decided he was still going to make the perfect night happen.
"If you look at the car, the pole was in my front seat and passenger seat, and I could have died on my way to ask the girl of my dreams to marry me," Kimble said. "I was like 'I could have died not asking that, so while I have breath, I'm going to ask that.'"
Surrounded by coaches, teachers, family and friends, he took a knee in the Sweetwater hospital.
"He said tonight was going to go a little different , and I knew... but I could do nothing but break down in tears," King said.
It's not your typical proposal story, but it's their story.
"She said yes that's all that matters," said Kimble.
The couple is planning to finish college first before tying the knot.
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I am blessed with olive skin and my Mom makes me put on sunscreen after my shower everyday. It is now a habit, but I still tan. Not on purpose. I do spend a lot of time at the beach and pool hanging with friends and my skin gets a pretty golden tan color. Even when re-applying sunscreen. Knowing this, I make it a point to wear either a chic sun hat or when I am being a bit more casual, I just throw my hair in a pony and put on a baseball hat to protect my face. Sunglasses are a must too.
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It is called Hard Candy Glamazon Glow All The Way Face & Body Luminizer. Yes, it is designed for body too, but I have only been using it on my face - and OMG, I am in LOVE and on my second tube!!! I keep one in my beach bag because it is just that essential.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 143 diseños de 32 diseñadores freelance.
Safestacks is a new web-based application that will help businesses track and organize information for themselves and their clients.
With Safestacks, you can track and organize anything you need to – perhaps employee info, start dates, passwords, lease info, office assets, laptop info, warranty info, software license codes, etc. It's simple yet flexible. And, since it's web-based, you can give your staff or clients secure access to the information at anytime.
Safestacks is for any business that needs to keep track of information for themselves or for others, and is tired of using ineffective Post-It notes, Excel files and emails.
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Sony has been teasing gamers hard with the PlayStation 4, the follow-up to the Playstation 3. It's been seven years since the release of Sony's last console, and for its PS4 reveal, the consumer electronics giant held an event in New York City that told us a lot but didn't show us as much as some wanted to see.
We know the specs of the machine and some of its social features, but what about the casing? What about the price? Sony also failed to indicate which countries will get the PS4 at launch, or when they can buy it.
In this episode of the Ars Technicast, we talk about what we want to know more about and what we think this announcement might mean for gaming on consoles and PCs. Host Senior Apple Editor Jacqui Cheng is joined by Gaming Editor Kyle Orland, Ars Contributor Casey Johnston, and Social Editor Cesar Torres.
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Former embattled San Diego mayor Bob Filner spent New Year's Day at home Wednesday, serving the first day of his three-month house arrest sentence in connection with the sexual harassment scandal that ended his term as mayor in 2013.
San Diego County Probation Department spokesperson Sarah Gordon told NBC 7 that Filner's house arrest sentence – ordered by a San Diego judge on Dec. 9 – went into effect on Jan. 1.
Filner will spend the next 90 days under house arrest under specific terms, including wearing a GPS monitoring attachment that will track his location, Gordon confirmed. He must stay confined to his residential building and is subject to searches at any time, as well as unannounced visits from his probation officer.
The plea agreement guidelines ordered at the time of Filner's sentencing also require Filner to undergo mental health counseling. He's allowed to leave his home to attend those counseling sessions.
However, Gordon said Filner must obtain special permission from his probation officer in order to leave his house for other things, including non-mental health-related medical appointments.
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After Filner completes his 90 days of home confinement, Gordon said he will still have to check in with his probation officer and be subject to unannounced searches and visits.
Per his sentencing, Filner will also serve three years of probation.
If he doesn't violate his probation within the next 18 months, Gordon said there is a chance Filner could be placed on something called "probation with the court," where he would be required to check in with the courts as needed rather than being under the supervision of a probation officer.
If he violates his probation within the three years, Gordon said Filner could be ordered to serve up to 270 days in jail.
Under his punishment, Filner is not allowed to contact any of his victims. He must agree not to seek or hold public office and surrender his city retirement..
Timeline: The Bob Filner Sexual Harassment Scandal
Back inn October, the former congressman pleaded guilty to felony false imprisonment and two misdemeanor charges of battery involving victims of sexual harassment.
Those victims, identified in court documents as "Jane Doe 1, 2 and 3," included a businesswoman who claimed Filner held her against her will and kissed her at a fundraiser. Another victim was the daughter of a longtime supporter who was grabbed by Filner while taking a photo with her family.
Those women were among a slew of others who accused the former mayor of inappropriate behavior and sexual advances during the Filner scandal.
The accusations against Filner first went public in July when many of his former allies, including former San Diego City Councilmember Donna Frye, exposed his behavior and demanded he step down from office.
From there, more than a dozen women came forward with stories of sexual harassment at the hands of Filner, including former communications director to the mayor, Irene McCormack Jackson, who filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego.
After weeks of controversy, recall efforts and more accusers, Filner announced his resignation on Aug. 23 and officially stepped down from office on Aug. 30.
On Nov. 19, San Diego held a special election to fill the mayor's seat left vacant by Filner.
Councilmember Kevin Faulconer finished first in last month's special mayoral election, securing one of two spots in the February runoff for Filner's former seat. Councilmember David Alvarez, who came in second place, will face off against Faulconer in February.


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Common features used in the FLEXlm Licensing options file
Technote (FAQ)
What are the common features used in the FLEXlm Licensing options file to control the IBM Rational License Server?
IBM Rational provides the least restrictive licensing environment possible.
For a more controlled license environment, use the options file to reserve or deny licenses for certain users, hosts, displays, groups, or IP addresses.
You can also limit the number of licenses each user or group can access.
Create a text file named [rational.opt] or [ibmratl.opt] (for License key server v8.1.x ) and save it in <license install directory>\common\ .
This case-sensitive text file (.opt) sets the options for the license server and can be used with any type of floating licenses keys, temporary, evaluation, or permanent licenses keys
Note: The method for creating or referencing this file depends on the version of FLEXlm that in use on the license server.
For additional information on creating or referencing this file, or for more information on the FLEXlm License Server, see the FLEXnet License Administration Guide at the Macrovision Web site.
Common options:
The following is a listing of common variables used with the FLEXlm options file. This is not an all-inclusive list of the available options.
See the FLEXnet License Administration Guide for all available variables used with the option file.
License timeout:
Set a license timeout value for a specific type of license. Using this option will place a time limit on the amount of time a license key is checked out during a period of inactivity. The license server will retrieve checked out license keys from the client after the set period of inactivity, thus freeing it up for another user.
This way if a user forgets to close the application after completing their work, the license key is not held in the checked out state indefinitely.
The timeout variable can be associated to the individual licenses or all license keys:
Individual license key Timeout:
To set a license key timeout for individual license keys use the TIMEOUT variable:
Note: Referenced license keys in the same manor as they are referenced in the license key file.
Note: The minimum time-out period (set in seconds) is 7200, or 2 hours, anything less is ignored.
TIMEOUT RequisitePro 7200
TIMEOUT RationalSuiteEnterprise 10800
License key timeout for all keys
To set a license key timeout for all license keys use the TIMEOUTALL variable:
Note: The minimum time-out period (set in seconds) is 7200, or 2 hours, anything less is ignored.
License key usage though Named Users or Groups:
Reserve / exclude a license key for a particular user or group.
For example, if you have four Rational Suite license keys, but you reserve one for user "John", even if four users request a Suite license, the fourth license key can only be used by user "John". The fourth user who is not John will get an error message saying that no license keys are available.
Note: If the user name has spaces in it, it will be read as multiple user names. If there is a space, put the user name in double quotation marks so that it is read as one user name.
Reserving a license for a specific user example:
RESERVE 1 ClearQuest USER John
RESERVE 1 RationalSuites USER "Mark Brown"
Excluding a license from a specific user example:
EXCLUDE ClearQuest USER Bob
Using Groups to Reserve and Exclude license key usage example:
GROUP ProjectA smith jones white tran
GROUP ProjectB dorsey kelley davis
RESERVE 2 RequisitePro GROUP ProjectA
EXCLUDE ClearQuest GROUP ProjectB
Using Groups and setting a limit to the number of licenses available example:
GROUP DeptA randall mohr johnson burnett
GROUP DeptB mosey kenton denman wright
MAX 2 RequisitePro GROUP DeptA
MAX 3 RationalSuites GROUP DeptB
Note: The same user name can exist in multiple GROUP listings, but the most restrictive option will apply, in the order of EXCLUDE > RESERVE > MAX > INCLUDE.
Note: The RESERVE line, as is, will work on each license group in the license file. For example, if you have a license file that has ClearQuest FEATURE and INCREMENT lines:
FEATURE ClearQuest ... \
INCREMENT ClearQuest ... \
a RESERVE line like
RESERVE 1 ClearQuest USER John
will result in 1 license from the FEATURE group, and also 1 license from the INCREMENT group being reserved for user John. In many cases, this is not the intention -- what you want is 1 license being reserved from just one of the license groups. To accomplish this, you need to add a keyword to the RESERVE line that will distinguish its license group from all the other license groups of that same feature. One way to do this is by using the KEY keyword -- the KEY is the unique string right before the \ (backslash) in the FEATURE or INCREMENT line. For example:
RESERVE 1 ClearQuest:KEY=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx USER John
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I travel quite a bit for work.
I'm also mildly OCD, so I have a mini-ritual of sorts whenever traveling to a new city of buying a new Lonely Planet "Encounter" travel guide for that city before traveling there.
They're handy little books, pocketable at 6x4 inches. They contain a condensed listing of major sights, restaurants and the like, with a decent detachable map at the back. I appreciate the density of the information and also the slightly offbeat selection of places each editor includes which a more conservative guide might skip over.
The ritual part is that I enjoy adding a new book to my collection slightly more than I do using the things. On my bookshelf, they are a visual representation of where I've been and gone, all in a nice orderly set, each city marked by a unique color on the spine. When I arrive back home, I take the book out, place it next to its brethren and stand back to admire the set and reflect a bit on my trip.
I've gone so far as to buy a book for a city I've visited in the past and don't necessarily intend to visit again, just to pad the collection. Some of the places I visit don't have a book in the series and so I am forced to buy one of their larger books as an ill fitting substitute, and this irks me more than I care to admit.
Many people have this sort of relationship with travel. One of the most cliche visual representations of a traveler is a weathered suitcase covered with stickers from various locales. I know fellow travelers who collect kitschy souvenir spoons or refrigerator magnets in a similar way.
Ultimately, what we traveler/collectors are attempting to do is collect experiences, and yet, the actual experiences are often much more mundane and anti-climactic than our collections might belie.
To the Product-mobile!
There are any number of travel products in the world, from television shows to books to websites. All effectively seek to create a repository of information about places one could visit. The good ones winnow down the vast world to a manageable list of places one should actually visit. The best ones offer a glimpse into the experiences of people in those places, be they visitor or inhabitant.
That's all well and good, but in my experience, the place is really not the thing I'm after. I often arrive at a location I've heavily circled in one of my trusty travel guides, only to be profoundly disappointed because it didn't match my imagined expectation of what it would be like to be there.
It's the experience rather than the place that I'm after, and travel guides often lack clues as to how a traveler should engage with a place once they've arrived. Also, some experiences worth having don't really have a locale at all. Some exist in time. Others can only be had by being with people.
So, how about a travel site that is focused on these experiences instead of just places?
What does an experience look like? To me, the format for sharing an experience is a narrative and chronological description of a span of time. Something like:
"I woke up in the early dawn, still acquainting myself with the time change, and bored, I grabbed my camera, hopped a train to Shinjuku station and walked around the neighborhood. Tokyo is a very different place at 5am. The bustling crowds are replaced by occasional pairs or threesomes of still drunk stragglers from the izayakis, squinting at the daylight as they stumble to their beds. An army of somber men in little helmets and orange vests comes out to clean the streets and pick up bags of garbage set out the night before by the businesses and homes. Most of the shops are closed and their garish displays of baubles shuttered behind steel doors."
This content should be richly linked to locations on a map, business listings, photos, and other related content.
The core use-cases for a minimum viable product would be something like:
- Contributor posts new experience.
- Traveler searches for experiences related to a place, time or person.
- Traveler "pins" an experience.
I'd eschew a commenting system in favor of a more simplistic bookmark/like system. I think that provides the right degree of moderation without distracting from the content. It may later still be worthwhile to provide a feedback mechanism for readers to interact with contributors, though I envision this as being a private exchange.
This "pin" system could also serve as a way for travelers like myself to collect those experiences that I've already shared with the author. This may require a second "done that" pin that segregates future vs. past experiences, though I'd want to observe how people use a single "pin" feature before deciding on that.
Advertising is an obvious source of revenue, high-traffic travel content is generally quite valuable, though incorporating it would need to be done with some care lest it cheapen the experience.
It might also be interesting to consider a "pay what you want" or even fixed subscription model with revenue sharing amongst the top contributors. This would greatly encourage contributors to post high-quality content and would foster a sense of innate value in the community that would lead to a more engaging experience.
To go to market, I'd begin by launching a closed beta, inviting notable travel writers/bloggers to try out the platform. This would serve to create an initial nucleus of high-quality content and would accelerate the iteration of the design and function of the site towards the easy creation and beautiful presentation of that content.
The rest is left, as they say, to the reader.


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by Sean Griffin, November 11, 2011
Swimming Pool Safety: Creating Layers of Protection
A swimming pool in your backyard can be one of the most gratifying forms of relaxation. Soaking up the sun and diving in for a dip on a hot summer day can be exhilarating. The benefits and possibilities for fun in and around the pool are limitless. Your backyard swimming pool can bring your family, friends and even the neighbor's years of enjoyment.
Having a home with a swimming pool is also a great responsibility. You will want to safeguard yourself and your home against accidents and liabilty that can arise. As a responsible swimming pool owner you will want to evaluate the safety of your home and swimming pool, introduce multiple layers of protection, and continually make sure the safety you have implemented are in proper function.
Swimming pool safety should not prevent you from having a good time but take note that most pool related accidents can be avoided with the proper layers of protection. A swimming pool cover, safety fencing, and a pool alarm can give you piece of mind all year round.
Guarding your swimming pool begins even before you can see the pool. Take into account all means of access. What are the most common places people will enter your backyard and what are some uncommon paths an unfamiliar guest might take to end up poolside. Current building laws will require the pool be enclosed within a fence that meets certain criteria such as the height of the fencing. A fence that runs the perimeter of your property or encloses your backyard will be your first line of defense. Confirm you are in compliance with local code at all times and make sure all self closing latches are in working condition.
Perimeter fencing will be a deterrent against unwanted wildlife and unwanted visitors. Access to your pool from within your home should also be considered especially with any children around. A curious child can find an unlocked door and may find his or her way to the pool unbeknownst to you. Door alarms are available to sound off at a high decibel levels to let the homeowner know when someone is making their way to the pool.
We then enter inside the perimeter fencing or through the home to go poolside to consider additional forms of safety barriers. You will again take into account any surrounding landscaping and entry paths to the body of water. Eliminate any tripping hazards and ensure all pathways are well lit. Keep in mind people might be walking around barefoot or in flip flops after the sun has gone down. Additional pool side safety fencing will be your next point of access and point of safety. Fencing such as Baby-Loc and Protect-a-Pool will keep a child out while allowing easy passage for an eager adult swimmer.
The next layer of protection in swimming pool safety would be a poolside alarm. Offered in several forms, a floating or mounted alarm will monitor the water tension and activate an alarm if anything has created "wake" on the surface of the pool water. Used in conjunction with a perimeter fence and a pool side safety fence you might consider this a failsafe.
Child safety should be of the upmost concern so we recommend having all safety barriers available to you be utilized if you have a little one around the home. For young ones still learning to swim you can also consider U.S.C.G. approved child life vests and also a Safety Turtle wrist band pool alarm. The safety turtle wrist bands can even be used for your pets for pool safety as well as children.
An additional step in creating the safest pool environment possible is ensuring the actual pool equipment isn't putting a swimmer at risk. Typically the swimming pool equipment is tucked away, out of view and out of mind from the occupants of your backyard. Vacuum release systems (SVRS) are available to prevent entrapment and injury to swimmers. Older pools may not have been constructed with current anti-entrapment drain covers and a failsafe in your plumbing loop to prevent bodily harm. Vacuum release systems can be installed and your pool equipment can be updated so you can be a pioneer in residential pool safety.
Once we've made it to the pool in our swimsuits, swimming pool safety should still be on our minds. Every structural safety barrier and alarm is no substitute for adult supervision or a buddy system to prevent accidents. Monitoring swimmers in your pool and letting those using the pool know the Pool Rules is a must.
No running or rough housing will prevent injury around the pool. When and if an accident or emergency situation arises don't be caught off-guard. Even the homeowner who has gone to incredible lengths to be proactive in accident prevention should also be prepared to be reactive as well.
Have an emergency plan in place and make those around you aware of it. First Aid Kits rescue equipment, and a telephone should be within close reach. .
Swimming pool safety should be attended to before you relax around the pool. Stay up to date on current changes in pool safety equipment, pool safety options, and local laws that may have been revised. Pool safety should be in the back of your mind at all times. Enjoy your swimming pool safely…..


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Microsoft has launched a new Xbox blog for consumers to remain up-to-date with all the latest news and content from the company.Microsoft has been revamping its news sources across the board, but the video game console has been left with no official source for some time, except or Larry Hryb ("Major Nelsen").
Taking the Editor of Xbox Wire position, Lisa Gurry has published an entry on the website to welcome everyone to the new home of Xbox news:
"In preparation, we're launching Xbox Wire – a news blog to help you keep up with the latest Xbox news. You will be able to follow our journey as we bring you the best in games and entertainment and along the way we'll introduce you to the people, places and technology that bring it all to life."
It's perfect timing with the next generation console just around the corner. The blog will officially come out of "beta mode" on May 21st, the very same day we're set to see what Microsoft has planned for everyone. So who's excited for potential announcements?


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Friday, March 9, 2012
Double-take gravestone
The gravestone appears to be blank.
Not weathered beyond readability. Blank.
What do you think?
Stantontown Cemetery, Morrow County, Ohio
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Could you makes out the maker's name bottom right, maybe Adams? I wonder if they intended a family inscription, but years later there was no one to attend to it. I've never seen one like it.ReplyDelete
very interesting. Nothing surprises me. Could be that the family bought the stone and wanted to put something really special on the inscription and the wife died and the family never got around to it. OR maybe it was intentional..he may have been a man of FEW WORDS or maybe the family despised him so much they wanted to erase his memory.ReplyDelete
- lisa sullivan taiseyAugust 26, 2012 at 10:14 AM
This blank grave resembles something of my family tree visit back home to NEW JERSEY this summer.Goal was to visit ALL the family cemetaries in the state. My goal was short. On my last day my cousin CAMILLE & CHARLIE took me to WEEHAWKEN CEMETARY in UNION CITY to pay my respects& take photos of OUR family plot of GUISEPPE MANTAVONI(1855-1934) & MARIA BONACCI MANTAVONI (1867-1942)&LUIGINA MANTAVONI(1905-1906). The plots were there BUT NO HEADSTONE!ReplyDelete
THANKFULLY THE MAN IN THE OFFICE WAS VERY HELPFUL. Pulled the old orginal plot cards for the above double checked coordinates..even if there was ne and it broke the pieces would be left there but not a shread of evidence one was ever there. Since the generations are spread all over the country i cannot be the ONLY ONE TO HAVE EVER VISITED OR NOTICED. Questioned family and it's a mystery and HEARTBREAKNG..ReplyDelete


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(Foeniculum vulgare) This relative of celery and parsley is almost inseparable from Italian cooking. The base of the plant consists of the tender, succulent leaf stems, which grow together so tightly that they form a "bulb." Splendid braised, in soups, etc. Be sure to plant seedlings in full sun. Requires only moderate temperatures and rich, moist, well-drained soil. Sow seeds about 10-12 inches apart and cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Water only once or twice a week.
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The Triad Fish Van is a gang vehicle based on the Mule van, used by the Triads. The vehicle appears in both Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. This van is faster than the Mule and is four wheel drive. The van is used by the Belly-Up Fish and Seafood Processing Plant and Raffles Fish Factory both in Chinatown, Portland Island, Liberty City. The vehicle can be found at Raffles Fish Factory in both GTA III and GTA: LCS. Tip: In the beginning of thee game, you can get free pistol ammo by stealing a Triad Fish Van. After you steal it, go to your safehouse and from the safehouse, go on the road in the opposite direction of the traffic. Continue down this road and when you see a small marked alley on a right turn from that road, go down the alley until you reach the gate. It will open, and there will be about 5 Triads inside. Don't worry, they're all dispersed throughout the factory, so you don't have to worry about them all attacking you. After you run over one, take his ammo, then get back in the truck and repeat this with the other Triads in the factory. As your truck will get damaged by gunfire, after all the Triads are dead, take another truck, and drive out of the factory, then drive out, drive down the road a little, then come back to the factory and there should be Triads again. Repeat this entire process as many times as you want until you have enough ammo.
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In the Kifflom missions, the logo from this truck can be found on the boxes in part 2. — Imdill3 (talk) 05:09, October 5, 2013 (UTC)


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Machine-Tool Maker Hurco Forms Canadian Division
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Hurco Companies, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, formed a new division dedicated to the Canadian market. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, the headquarters for Hurco Canada, Ltd. offers sales, service and training, and features a showroom equipped with Hurco machining centers and turning centers.
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A brief kick to the immune system of a pregnant mouse can cause persistent changes in the brains of the offspring, according to new research from the University of California, Davis, Center for Neuroscience.
The findings may help researchers better understand the causes of such neurodevelopmental disorders as schizophrenia and autism, and could point to new ways of preventing the conditions. A paper on the work is published online in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity.
Kimberley McAllister, professor at the Center for Neuroscience and departments of Neurology, and Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, and her colleagues dosed pregnant mice with a chemical, poly (I:C), which mimics a viral infection. They then measured the levels of 23 different cytokines in the brains of the offspring after they were born.
Cytokines are immune-signaling molecules that come into play as the body mounts defenses against infections and other triggers. Cytokines also appear to play a role in normal brain development after birth.
Throughout postnatal development and into adulthood, the mice showed distinct patterns of cytokines in several brain regions. These patterns differed from the patterns seen in the offspring of untreated mice. (The researchers did not find evidence of inflammation in the animals' brains.)
As seen in earlier experiments by others, the offspring of treated mice did show changes in behavior consistent with animal models of autism and schizophrenia.
It's known that when a mother's immune system responds to a virus or other trigger, cytokines cross the placenta into the offspring, McAllister said. Previously, this had been shown to happen only around the time of infection.
The researchers had expected to see high levels of cytokines in the brains of treated mice. They were surprised to find that, during the time of greatest brain growth after birth, the brains of treated mice had lower cytokine levels than those of untreated mice.
"We showed there are changes in immune-signaling molecules in the mother that are sustained in the offspring," McAllister said. "Remarkably, the direction of change in these proteins is opposite to what was expected."
Judy Van de Water, a professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute who studies the role of the immune system in neurodevelopmental disorders, said it was an interesting discovery that called for further investigation.
"It's clear that maternal immune responses can affect both the developing brain and immune system of offspring, but there are likely additional risk factors that predispose to such responses resulting in autism or schizophrenia," she said.
If cytokine changes are found to play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders, it might be possible to target these cytokines to restore typical brain development.
McAllister was recently awarded an internal UC Davis grant through the Office of Research's Research Investments in Science and Engineering program to study the role of immune molecules in schizophrenia in animal models and human patients.
Co-authors of the paper are Paula Garay, a graduate student in McAllister's lab, and Elaine Hsiao and Paul Patterson, both at the California Institute of Technology. The current work was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and from Autism Speaks.
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Since I started the Camp Loopy KAL this summer, I've been thinking about KALs (and prizes!) so I decided to join along with the Ravellenic Games this year. (You may remember that way back when I taught myself how to knit socks on 2 circular needles during the first? Knitting Olympics, and I haven't followed the Olympics or its associated KALs since then.)
First I looked at the list of teams, and found the group "12 Shawls in 2012". I figured since I had already finished 8 shawls this year (!) that I would join the group. Little did I know that you had to start and complete the shawls this year, and at least 2 of mine I had started in December 2011, just over the line. And I only had 5 completed photos, so somehow I need to complete 7 *more* shawls this year to be eligible for all the prizes.
I tried really hard to understand the Ravellenic Games' rules, but they got more and more convoluted as I went on. I was going to compete in the "WIP Wrestling" game and try to finish the Summit shawl I started for my MIL earlier this year. But then I started getting worried that I wouldn't finish it in time. So it was suggested to me that I compete in the "Cast On Trap Shoot" game. I thought that was fine at first since I have to cast on and knit my Camp Loopy final project during this time too, but then as I started reading the rules again I got even more confused! Ultimately as I've understood it, the goal is to start as many projects as you can in the 20 day time period (?), and complete them to 1/3 before you move on to the next one. So far I've "finished" 3 shawls, and started 2 more since July 27th!
The first one is also my first intarsia project ever (and isn't the Knitting Olympics goal to challenge yourself? 🙂 ), Two Face, where you use two different yarns and knit them together into a shawl. So far so good …
Next, my second intarsia project ever, and I'm loving that one too! It's called the Universal Kite Shawlette and I can't wait to finish and make another even!
And finally (the other two are only a few rows done, so you'll have to wait to see them!), my Camp Loopy #3 project. I bought a Zauberball and some solid black yarn from The Loopy Ewe and went through many project ideas, all failing miserably. (Mostly because they ALL were only charted and I hate charts!!!) I tried Multnomah, 22.5, and Revontuli and Lazy Katy, but to no avail. I finally settled on Autumn in Vincennes, a lacy shawl that has two colors but is not entirely charted (and is free), and so far, so good. I "finished" it for the games, but of course need to get back to it to finish it by the August 27th Camp Loopy deadline.


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This is a slightly different blog post today. It's not legal news or trial tips. It's a call to action.
Warner & Zimmerle has teamed up with the Illinois State Bar Association to fight hunger in our state through a fundraiser called Lawyers Feeding Illinois.
An estimated 1.9 million (!!) people are going hungry in the state of Illinois. A $1 donation will provide 5 meals.
The statewide goal is 1 million meals – and we're trying to do our part.
Click here to donate – even $1 helps!
(Warner & Zimmerle is a law firm in Rock Island, Illinois, helping injured people in Iowa and Illinois. They can be reached at 309-794-1660).


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English Teacher
Are these two words complete synonyms? Are they interchangeable
If I were a native speaker of English, I would never shut up. :-)
Longman Dictionary explains personality as someone's character: personality - Definition from Longman English Dictionary Online
Can't I use "character" instead of "personality" in the following sentences:
1) He was an ambitious man with a strong personality.
2) Despite their different personalities, they became the best of friends.
3) He's honest but he lacks personality.
4) He has a cheerful personality.
Last edited by englishhobby; 25-Dec-2012 at 08:27.
If I were a native speaker of English, I would never shut up. :-)
It would be OK in the first two but it doesn't sound good to me in the next two.
Last edited by 5jj; 24-Dec-2012 at 23:16.
I am really sorry if I hurt somebody's feelings. If I did, it wasn't done intentionally.
It can be explained by some peculiarities of my personality (or character?) - I am very, very inquisitive, that may produce the wrong impression.) I do sometimes research after starting a thread, when I am a little puzzled or surprised by the answer. In this situation I was pretty sure that character and personality mean almost the same and just wanted confirmation.
Sorry again. The problem is that I not only want to understand the difference between the two words, but also explain it to my students. And I still don't know how to do it, because in dictionaries they are explained almost as synonyms, so I can't find words to clear it up for others.
If I were a native speaker of English, I would never shut up. :-)
Another dictionary (Macmillan) gives one definition of character as 'The qualities that make up a person's personality'.
Both words have other, different meanings, so the answer to your original questions: 'Are they complete synonyms?' 'Are they interchangeable?' are 'no and no' – as bhai said.
You can tell your students that the closest they come to being synonymous is in your example 2 in post 3:
'Despite their different personalities/characters, they became the best of friends.'
In all other contexts, forget it.
Last edited by Rover_KE; 25-Dec-2012 at 09:47.
Thank you.
I've just found one article about the difference between character and personality (http://www.differencebetween.com/dif...s-personality/)
Now that I've I read it, it seems to me that personality is more like an IMAGE of a person. Do you agree?
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If I were a native speaker of English, I would never shut up. :-)
Only in the sense of definition 5 below.
RoverCollins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
image n
- a representation or likeness of a person or thing, esp in sculpture
- an optically formed reproduction of an object, such as one formed by a lens or mirror
- a person or thing that resembles another closely; double or copy
- a mental representation or picture; idea produced by the imagination
- the personality presented to the public by a person, organization, etc:a criminal charge is not good for a politician's image.
Last edited by Rover_KE; 26-Dec-2012 at 12:51.
I am sorry to boost the thread, but today it seemed to me that I got the difference between "character" and "personality" judging by my own experience. I was feeling under the weather because of some minor problems at work, it's a trait of my character - to worry about small things (that's my inner self). But when I came to work I pretended to be OK, (and I really felt better when I talked to some of my colleagues and even laughed with them), though I still kept thinking about those minor troubles. As a result (I am almost cetain about it) my personality is considered by others to be cheerful, easygoing and relaxed (everyone sees it), but my character is different from my personality - worried, not relaxed at all. Does this explanation "explain" the difference between character and personality?
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If I were a native speaker of English, I would never shut up. :-)


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ACBS necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 49 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
We're an international association of psychologists, therapists, social workers, medical doctors, and counselors who practice a type of therapy call ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and research RFT (Relational Frame Theory) in an attempt to "alleviate human suffering and advance human well being". This therapy involves some mindfulness and experience-focused mental exercises. Sounds kinda nerdy, I know, but it's a dedicated and pretty fun group of professionals who really want to help improve the lives of others. http://www.contextualpsychology.org
Targeting psychologists, therapists, counselors, medical doctors, social workers and related students from around the world. Most are aware of the therapy & science we promote, but they may not all be familiar with our annual event.
Need a banner type logo and a smaller square or round "brief" logo using the same design theme. Banner must include "ACBS Annual World Conference VIII Reno, Nevada" (or World Conference 8). Smaller version must include "World Conference Reno, Nevada June 2010".
Please look at the terrible placeholder logos that I created on our website (near top & right side) for an example of what I need to replace. http://www.contextualpsychology.org/wc8
Flexible about the colors, although I kinda like my blue, green, and yellow in my example (yellow is a bit "off" though). Needs to pop on our website, while not clashing with the blue border on the website. The roughly 2x6 logo does not have to be a clean rectangle, a large oval or other shape could work.
I'd like to have some sort of image/logo design in the logo, but I'm flexible (and it's not required if the logo is snappy). Something that goes with Reno, psychology, or peacefulness. (Like mountains, rivers, etc.)
Must NOT be abbreviated to "WC" (our international audience will find this a bit odd).
Must NOT have a casino related theme.
Needs to be high res. enough that it can be printed at at least 2 ft. by 6 ft. wide, but must also display well at 2 in. by 6 in. online.
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .jpg or .cdr
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd
Please - no stock images or clip art in the logo
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Bluffton High's opponent for this week's SCHSL Class AAAA Division II quarterfinal game is suddenly up in the air.
Goose Creek, the team the Bobcats were scheduled to visit Friday, has been removed from the state playoffs for using an ineligible player, South Carolina High School League associate commissioner Dru Nix said Tuesday.
Nix said Goose Creek plans to appeal the ruling before the league's executive committee today/Wednesday. The committee is made up of school superintendents, principals and administrators.
If the SCHSL ruling is upheld, Bluffton would host Conway in the quarterfinals Friday, athletic director Dave Adams said. A successful appeal by Goose Creek would put the Bobcats on the road.
"We're kind of in limbo right now, but we've got to be ready to move forward," Adams said.
Goose Creek, the defending state champion and No. 1 team in Class AAAA, defeated Conway 48-7 last week in the first round. Eighth-seeded Bluffton, coming off a 37-13 victory at South Florence, entered the week expecting to visit the Gators in Berkeley.
Instead, the Bobcats will have to wait to learn the result of the appeal before they know who, or where, they will play Friday night.
"Conway can prepare for us and Goose Creek can prepare for us, but I don't know who to prepare for right now," Bluffton coach Ken Cribb said Tuesday afternoon. "Right now, I'm just going to continue to prepare for Goose Creek. I'm going to stay on track until I know (the outcome of the appeal)."
Goose Creek has won 25 consecutive games since and is the 11th-ranked team in USA Today's Super 25 national rankings. The Gators have at least five major-college prospects in wide receiver Tramel Terry (committed to Georgia), linebacker Gerald Turner (South Carolina), defensive tackle Mike Myers (East Carolina), running back Caleb Kinlaw and tight end Kalan Ritchie.
Conway fell to 4-8 with its loss to Goose Creek. The 16th-seeded Tigers finished fourth in Region 6 and lost to South Florence 36-29 last month.
Check blufftontoday.com to learn the Bobcats' quarterfinal opponent when the SCHSL executive committee's ruling is made today.
What: Bluffton in Class AAAA quarterfinals
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: TBD
Follow Bluffton Today sports reporter Lawrence Conneff on Twitter at @BlufftonSports for live updates during the game.
Check blufftontoday.com for results after the game, then pick up Sunday's edition for more coverage.
C.J. Frazier: 169-273, 2,559 yards, 34 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 213 yards per game
Tykeem Major: 105 carries, 880 yards, 11 touchdowns, 8.4 yards per carry
Marquis Webber: 31 carries, 412 yards, 3 touchdowns, 13.3 yards per carry
Gerald Roberson: 35 carries, 277 yards, 4 touchdowns, 7.9 yards per carry
Marquis Webber: 58 catches, 953 yards, 13 touchdowns, 16.4 yards per catch
Demetrius Smalls: 50 catches, 799 yards, 9 touchdowns, 16.0 yards per catch
Gerald Roberson: 30 catches, 467 yards, 6 touchdowns, 15.6 yards per catch


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Nobody wants to get into a fight with a health insurer, but it may be worth your while. A recent Government Accountability Office report found that more claims problems stemmed from annoying but often straightforward billing and eligibility issues than from disagreements over whether care was medically appropriate. What's more, the odds are about 50/50 that if you appeal an insurer's decision, you'll win.
When Natasha Friedus's son, Nofi, was born almost two years ago, her insurer refused to pay $1,500 of Friedus's $7,500 hospital bill because she hadn't gotten prior authorization for the hospital stay near her home in Seattle. The plan also sent a $600 bill to Nofi, because he'd neglected to inform the insurer that he'd be in the hospital for a few days. "Apparently he was supposed to call before being born," Friedus says.
The new mother spent hours on the phone trying to sort out the problem, but she got nowhere. Finally, someone suggested appealing the decision to the insurer and asking for retroactive approval for her hospital stay. That did the trick, says Friedus, even though the insurer had never informed her that she could appeal the bills.
Under the 2010 health law, the situation should improve. Health plans will be required to inform members that they can appeal disputed claims internally within the health plan as well as to an independent review organization not affiliated with the health plan.
Coding is everything
As anyone who has tried to decipher a health plan's "Explanation of Benefits" knows, coding is everything. That's where many errors occur, experts agree. If the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code that describes the medical service or test you received doesn't correspond to the ICD (International Statistical Classifications of Diseases) code that describes your diagnosis, your claim may well be denied, a decision that will probably be communicated via a "reason code" on your EOB.
Medical services aren't the only thing that must be in sync with the diagnosis: "The CPT code needs to correlate with age and sex and place of service as well," says Candice Butcher, head of Medical Billing Advocates of America, which helps consumers resolve medical billing problems. In other words, if the CPT code is for a routine physical for an adult, but the patient is a 10-year-old child, the claim will be denied, says Butcher.
Sometimes claims that appear to be denied because the treatment isn't appropriate -- a particular service isn't considered "medically necessary," for example, or is deemed "experimental or investigational" -- are actually coding errors, say experts, because the diagnosis code is wrong, for example.
You can't prevent providers from miscoding your care or insurers from misinterpreting your plan or eligibility, but you can ask your doctor or insurer to cross-reference the treatment with the diagnosis and make sure the two are in sync, says Nancy Davenport-Ennis, chief executive of the Patient Advocate Foundation, which works to resolve these and other problems with health insurance claims.
Phone calls didn't work
Sometimes even seemingly straightforward billing problems take months to resolve. When Janet Wolfe was hospitalized in central Georgia following a diagnosis of lymphoma a few years ago, she received a $1,600 bill from the insurer because she had stayed in a private room, which their insurer would pay for only if there were no other options. The hospital had only private rooms, but despite numerous phone calls by her husband, Andrew, to try to sort out the problem, the insurer eventually sent the bill to a collection agency.
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When the letter from the collection agency arrived, Andrew took it and drove to the hospital. He demanded to see someone who could address the issue. Eventually, with the help of the hospital's chief financial officer, the insurer removed the charges. "No one was taking responsibility for fixing the problem," he says.
Getting assistance
Such experiences illustrate the difficulty that people with serious illnesses may face when trying to manage their medical bills, says Stephen Finan, senior director of policy at the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network. Having a family member or someone else to backstop the process is essential. "If [patients] get lost or overwhelmed, there's someone else who can help them with this critical process," he says.
Organizations such as the Patient Advocate Foundation are not the only sources of assistance: The new health law provided $30 million for state-based consumer assistance programs to help people appeal health plan decisions.
Claim denial rates vary significantly by insurer, according to the GAO report. In California, for example, the denial rate for six managed care insurers ranged from 6 percent to 40 percent in 2009. Whether you're insured by a plan that kicks out many claims or only a few, it may pay to appeal. The study found that consumers were successful in appeals filed with insurers in 39 percent to 59 percent of cases. When they appealed to an independent reviewer, consumers prevailed roughly 40 percent of the time.
Before you file an appeal, talk with your insurer to understand why your claim was denied, says Cheryl Fish-Parcham, deputy director of health policy at Families USA, a patient advocacy organization. "The biggest mistake people make is that they write an appeal that doesn't really address the reason for the denial," she says.
Do you have a consumer question for Michelle Andrews? firstname.lastname@example.com
© 2012 This information was reprinted with permission from KHN. Kaiser Health News is an editorially independent program of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan health policy research and communication organization not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.


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In Conversation with Mix-dPosted: April 13, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: andy barter, andybarter.com, art, bradley lincoln, dual heritage, inter racial, jade thompson, mix-d, mixed project, mixed race, multiple heritage, photography, the mixed project 1 Comment
First to enter is Jeanette. Attired in an elegant blouse, she is ready for her close-up. Her sweet smile and murmur of 'good morning' gets immediate replies from the rest of us in the studio. Jeanette's blue eyes will not get completely accustomed to the dim lighting, they are not as sharp as they used to be. Bradley Lincoln, her son, standing a few inches taller is leading her from behind and with a tender hand on her waist, he guides her to turn left into the studio.
The pair make their way to the sofas. After a long train excursion from Manchester, tea with milk for Bradley and water for Jeanette puts everyone at ease. Mother and son sit with the warm sun on their backs, facing Rhoda and Andy. Angela, Andy's assistant is away from the studio today. Andy's younger daughter, Emilia and I are sat parallel to the group, excited for the discussion to begin. Faint music can be heard playing from a distance. Bradley is usually the one asking the questions. In 2006, he founded Mix-d, an organisation that aims to elevate discussions on mixed race identity. Mix-d is today a place where all people of multiple heritage are able to express their feelings on the subject. This fantastic organisation has several ongoing projects, including an information pack offering helpful advice for parents and imminent parents of mixed race children. Last year they held the second Mix-d Face, the UK's first modelling competition for people of mixed race and judged by Jade Thompson, the winner of Britain's and Ireland's Next Top Model.
Today, it's Rhoda who will be asking the questions. Andy explains the project originated from several questions that kept resonating in his mind. "What impact, if any, does having an English father and a mother of Afro-Caribbean descent have on my children? How does the world's view of my three children affect the way they see themselves?" Bradley nods in between Andy queries. "Okay, I get that."
Andy concludes, "and it would be interesting to have a project where we could get people from different mixed backgrounds to share their life experiences and bring new faces and a new dimension to the discussion." Bradley is the ideal candidate for this project. He has spent his life negating his own racial identity and brings this determination to helping others at various stages in their own understanding.
Pressing 'play' on the video recorder, Rhoda adds, "before we get started, we would like to thank you both for taking part." There's that smile of Jeanette's again. She has a sip of water.
Excerpts from Bradley and Jeanette's testimony.
Rhoda Where are your parents from?
Bradley My Mum is white English, my Dad is black Jamaican.


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Our last foster care certification class was on Monday night. Our last home consult with our social worker was this morning. This means- it's happening. We are just inches away from becoming foster parents. And it appears to be happening faster than we think. I thought that we would end up caught up in paperwork for the next couple of months waiting for some mystical approval from some Oz like creature who works for "the man". I must have made this up in my head.
Only this morning, when we asked our darling (seriously, she's darling) social worker when they might start calling for placements she said, "Oh, it could be as early as tomorrow." What the what? We were thinking July or so. I laughed the other day when I posted on Facebook that today was going to be our last home consult. One of my sweet, seasoned foster mama pals said, "That means the foster kid stork will be calling you on Friday." I laughed it off. When will I learn to listen to the wisdom of these wise women who have gone before me!?!
Anyway- now we are in that lovely area between a rock and a hard place. We have an out of the country trip coming up in the not too distant future. And while foster kiddos can absolutely come on vacation with us with their parents' permission, they unfortunately aren't allowed out of the US. Something about, oh, I dunno, a little thing called child trafficking/smuggling/etc. So we are trying to make the call on weather to go ahead and open our home to placements and risk having to send them to respite while we are gone (which could be confusing and traumatic to the kiddo who is just getting used to us and our house) or waiting a few months until we get back to start accepting placements at all or maybe just opening to quick, temporary placements (if that can even be predicted!) so that we can have some kids here but they will have gone back to live with their Grandma or whoever by the time we go out of town. (God Lord that was a run on sentence if I ever saw one, but I'm too tired to figure out how to edit it!) You see, we really didn't think we'd be approved until after our trip anyway.
I know it may sound dumb, but this decision is plaguing me. It's kind of like when you buy a new bike and a new helmet and pull up to the starting line all ready and full of fire and then you just sit there twirling the tassels on the handle bars. Some parts of me are ready to ride already! And some parts of me are totally content to keep sitting at the starting line a little longer because it's safe here. I like safe. Unfortunately- very few blessings and very few extraordinary things ever happen when you live life in the safe zone all the time.
Either way we go, we are trying to get ready for when that first call comes. We are working on stockpiling extra girly undies, toothbrushes, sheets, and other things we may need along the way...
We are putting together an extra bed for the little girls who come here to lay their sweet heads...
And we are learning that it is totally possible to fit a full sized mattress for said bed in a minivan full of kids...
But most of all, we are having a lot of hard conversations- with ourselves and with our kids. We went into this thinking that we were absolutely going to adopt and we weren't even going to consider fostering any kids who didn't already have termination of their parental rights. And now, we are finding ourselves being more open to having kids who may come and go. Don't get me wrong- we want one to stay eventually, but that may mean that we love on lots of kids for a little while before that happens. We are still trying to prepare our hearts for the possibility that this may not look like what we originally thought that it would. We are trying to help our children understand that we may have some guests for a while who we will love like a sister, but who might go back to their birth moms and that that's okay. It's hard helping them wrap their brains around it. It's hard wrapping my brain around it.
Oddly enough, after all of our talks about third world orphan care, international adoption and how indigenous foster care is one of the best options for kids, I'm swallowing my own pill. I'm trying to drink my own kool-aid. If I preach it for other countries, I better darn well be prepared to do it myself, right? I'm trying to embrace that we might just be those people who are the ones who are supposed to stand in the gap for a while for these kids. And ya' know what? I feel honored. I'm not dumb enough to think that this won't be the hardest thing we've ever done, but I am just dumb enough to think that we may be blown away and have our socks blessed off beyond our wildest expectations by the kids who come and share their lives with us for a while.
So, I'm going to take those cute new peace sign sheets out of the package and wash them so they are nice and soft- ya' know- just in case ;-)
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A Day of Rejoicing/
Today is a very special day; one that has been life-changing for some! Every week, In His Steps gathers for our Tuesday staff meeting, a time of worship, teaching, prayer, and fellowship. Since all of us are very busy and involved in many different parts of IHSI programs, we feel that it's important to regularly be with each other as a group.
God often uses the times that we are together corporately to highlight something that's on His heart, both for our ministry and for individuals. This morning after worship, Eric shared about growing in God and walking in His love. As his message came to a close, Eric felt that he should ask if there was anyone who had not yet received salvation and would like to make that decision today.
Why would there be non-Christians at our Christian ministry's staff meeting? Because in addition to our regular staff and leadership team, we include all of the women in our Sak Saum program every time we gather as a group. Whether it's a general meeting, community event, or even a staff member's birthday party, we do our best to include those who we are working to reach. What better way to model God's love and Kingdom-oriented living?
After Eric's invitation to start a new life with God, Ginny briefly shared her testimony. Several young women (including some orphaned children who are living at Sak Saum temporarily until our safehouse building is complete) raised their hands to accept Jesus. Others also responded by expressing their desire to go deeper in God and experience more of his love. Pheaktra (pastor of our church and Foundation Center director) explained how to receive salvation and we gathered around them to pray. There was both peace and excitement in the air as each girl invited Jesus into her heart!
On this day, in a little country called Cambodia, four people made a decision that will transform their lives forever. As we at In His Steps rejoice on their behalf, we know that all the angels in heaven are rejoicing (Luke 15:10) with us! Please join us in praying for these young women as they begin their new journey with God.
- In His Steps


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The Recipes
We decided on a simple backyard BBQ for our third dinner. Hamburgers, potato salad, a salad of fresh greens from a local farmer's market, sweet corn cooked in the husk on the grill, a rich bittersweet chocolate mousse for dessert, sangria, and beer out of the growler from the Cambridge Brewing Company. Here are the recipes and expect more information and photographs.
German Potato Salad We got this great Lidia Matticchio Bastianich from the WGBH food blog, The Daily Dish.
- 2.5 lbs. red potatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped scallions
- 3/4 cup sweet pickles (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces slab bacon, cut in ½-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons German-style mustard
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Put whole, unpeeled potatoes into a pot with 2 to 3 quarts cold water, enough to cover them by a couple of inches. Bring the water to a gentle boil, and cook the potatoes until a knife blade pierces them easily to the center--but don't let them overcook, split, or get mushy.
- When done, drain the potatoes in a colander, peel them as soon as they're cool enough to handle, and slice into 1-inch cubes. Immediately toss the warm cubes in a bowl with the chopped scallions and pickles and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Meanwhile, put the olive oil and bacon pieces in the skillet, and set it over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon has rendered its fat and starts to crisp, 4 minutes or so. Whisk in the mustard and vinegar, and heat to a boil. Continue whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified, then pour it over the warm potatoes and toss. Sprinkle over it the chopped parsley, grinds of black pepper, and remaining teaspoon salt. Toss well, and serve right away.
A simple tasty burger, with built-in ketchup, mustard, and mayo These flavor-packed burgers are easy to make from ingredients and seasonings you probably have on-hand. We used fresh ground grass-fed beef from River Rock Farm, a central-Massachusetts cattle farm in Brimfield and hamburger buns from the great local bakery, the Hi-Rise Bread Company. This recipe makes 4-5 burgers, depending on how big you like them.
- 2 lbs. ground chuck
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup relish
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown or grainy mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- For Serving: 4-5 buns, sliced and toasted and toppings. Sliced avocado, lettuce, and cheddar cheese are great.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the ingredients with the beef and mix with your hands until evenly distributed.
- Starting with a handful of chuck, first shape into a ball and then press and shape into a 3/4 in. thick patty and place on a pre-heated grill
- Grill to desired doneness. We like using these Rösle grill thermometers. They help the grill-master keep track of his domain, especially when everybody wants their burger done a different way.
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse We were looking for a chocolate mousse recipe without alcohol, and Martha Stewart had one. A friend recommended we use Callebaut chocolate, which we picked up at Whole Foods.
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Raspberries (we got ours from the Kimball Fruit Farm) and fresh mint for garnish
- Finely chop chocolate; reserve. In a double boiler, whisk yolks, sugar, and salt until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, quickly whisk in chopped chocolate until melted and cocoa until smooth (mixture will be thick). Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Whisk half of whipped cream into room-temperature chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream with a rubber spatula. Divide mousse among four serving dishes. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
- Remove mousse from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with raspberries and mint.


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There has been a spate of articles recently on the national honeybee crisis. Losses for the 2012-2013 winter are expected to be in the 40 to 50 percent range. Coloradans may think this is not a problem here, but it is. Colorado bees in general, and honeybees in particular, are in trouble, too.
The Colorado State Beekeepers Association would like to encourage every Coloradan to help the honeybees — and other important pollinators — by doing three simple things.
1. Plant more flowers. Bees, and other pollinators, love flowers! Each is integral to the success of the other. Around here, most of the flowers that bees love are also drought-tolerant. An added bonus! Not sure what to plant? Consult your local nursery or garden center for advice.
2. Quit using pesticides. All pesticides — but especially insecticides and herbicides. Bees fly quite a long way from their hive and, as a result, are exposed to lots of these products. Too many, as it turns out, and it is a contributing factor in these staggering losses. Put away those pesticides and while you are at the nursery, talk to them about bee-friendly practices and products for your lawn and garden.
3. Swarm season is right around the corner! Swarms are extremely important to Colorado's beekeeping community as they represent "survival stock," the bees that have survived a Colorado winter. Swarms are quite gentle but can be disconcerting due to the sheer number of bees within them (on average, about 10,000). Do not hurt a swarm! Go to coloradobeekeepers.org and click on "Swarm Hotline" to contact a beekeeper to pick up the swarm. For free!
Thank you for your help. Encourage your neighbors and friends to participate, too. Together, we can improve the health of bees and pollinators in our own communities.
Beth Conrey
President, Colorado State
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Armando Salguero: Richie Incognito's meltdown gets more extreme, worrisome
In the days before he reportedly checked himself into an Arizona psychiatric facility, Richie Incognito was calling some friends at odd hours, apparently after drinking, and leaving messages about being followed by NFL and government investigators.
He complained that his agent, California-based David Dunn, was actually a "double agent" helping the NFL end his career and adding he was going to "track Dunn down and fire him face-to-face."
And then this from one associate who talked to Incognito before the former Dolphins offensive lineman apparently took a baseball bat to his own $295,000 Ferrari FF:
"He's in Arizona now and all he does is work out during the day and get drunk every night. The way things have been going lately, I keep expecting to hear the worst.
"You media guys talk about where he's going to be playing next season. I wonder if he's going to be alive next season."
The man at the center of the Dolphins' harassment scandal has been in full and public meltdown mode since the Ted Wells report was released Feb. 14.
But another source says Incognito's problems date back to a time before the Wells report became public. That source says Incognito has been acting like "he's off his meds and drinking" since early February.
"I knew Richie when he was in trouble early in his career and it was great when he got help and got straight. But what I'm seeing and hearing now, this is definitely bad Richie all over again."
Whoever "bad Richie" is, he's obviously prone to erratic mood swings.
Consider that before the Wells report was released, Incognito went after Jonathan Martin on Twitter. He told Martin, his former Dolphins teammate and the protagonist in the report, that "the truth is going to bury you and your entire camp."
Days later, Incognito apologized to Martin.
When the Wells report was released and its narrative painted Incognito as the ringleader of those making Martin's time with the Dolphins unbearable, Incognito publicly challenged the report's findings as inaccurate.
He later apologized, although not directly, to the NFL and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.
And privately, Incognito is said to have been rocked by the report and the public's negative reaction to him following the report.
The day the Wells report was released, many of Incognito's approximately 90,000 Twitter followers began attacking him as a racist, a bully, and other things not suitable for publication.
One person encouraged Incognito to "die [expletive]."
"Please stop the hate," Incognito replied. "Happy Valentine's Day."
Then Incognito changed as the onslaught continued. He retweeted 26 of the people hating on him over a two-hour span. Then he announced he was quitting Twitter.
"Goodbye twitter," he wrote. "Be well. See you on the other side."
The other side came the following Monday, Feb. 17, when Incognito returned to the same Twitter account he had deactivated only three days before.
"What's up twitter," he wrote. "Happy Monday."
Incognito's mood swings showed in his feelings for his agent. He told multiple people he believed Dunn was working against him. He told people Dunn was in cahoots with Ted Wells and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. He promised he was going to fire Dunn. Then he went on Twitter, again, and tweeted this to the firm Dunn founded:
"Shout out to @AthletesFirst. I love you. I will never ever FIRE you."
Incognito's behavior soon became something of a soap opera. It's bad when one becomes a recurring character in TMZ-related news and Incognito was featured on no less than five reports on the website the past couple of weeks.
There was the report about Incognito's parents being in the middle of a divorce. That process apparently began Oct. 31, only three days before the Dolphins suspended Incognito for his role in the harassment scandal.
(It is unclear, by the way, if the suspension put financial pressure on Incognito because he was not paid initially and TMZ reported he had been supporting both parents and his brother for years "during extremely hard financial times.")
And then came the Ferrari incident.
Incognito said the day the car was delivered was "the happiest day of my life."
Well, the object of joy bore the brunt of a fit of rage when Incognito, by his own admission, took a baseball bat to the car — denting the hood, busting lights and hitting the thing so hard the wooden bat's handle broke off.
Incognito left the handle lodged in the car's grill.
When a TV reporter in Phoenix asked why he had done this, Incognito smiled his boyish smile and politely said, "The Ferrari is a story onto itself.
"That was just me venting. That was my self-expression. That was a piece of art."
That picture Incognito has been painting is worrisome. He needs help and, interestingly, acknowledges that need to some friends. Then he changes his mind and talks about "moving on" and "letting the past be the past."
"Believe it or not, Richie can be the coolest guy in the room," one source said. "He'll hug you up, he'll talk to you and try to make you feel welcome when other people won't. But when he starts drinking, when he's got his mental issues, when he's not right, I don't want to be anywhere around him because bad [expletive] is about to happen."


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In 1997 Marco was introduced to DJ'ing through some of his high school friends. He also took early inspiration from his father's vinyl collection of funk, soul, rock and disco. These early influences would set the groundwork for his career.
Under the moniker of "The Hustler" In the early 2000's Marco competed in and won dozens of DJ battles. Including the DMC and 2011 Red Bull Thre3style. He gained a reputation for his technical skill and deep knowledge of music.
In 2002 Marco was invited to the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in Sao Paulo Brazil. He was chosen to attend out of thousands of applicants. His mix tape "Finger F#*ked" grabbed the attention of the RBMA.
Opening for Cypress Hill and performing for a sold out crowd of 11,000 people, Marco's stock was rising. A television producer from the "The Jenny Jones Show" approached him to guest DJ in front of a live studio audience.
Marco has played various cities in the US and around the world. Notable locations include Sao Paulo, Paris and Barcelona for the Sonar Music festival. Marco continues to bring his unique sound to audiences around the world.
Marco has a long discography of original songs and remixes. His first release was put out in 2006 on Junky Trunk Records. The songs "North Side" and "Mission 10" became his calling card to the world as a producer. His sound is ever evolving and can be heard here.
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