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Does your dealer do this?
Does your dealer take your bike for a 10 mile test ride after an oil change? I'm new to the area and have never had another dealer take my bike for a spin on something so simple. Also surprised they don't make appts, drop off your bike, we'll call you when its done. I don't like paying someone 1/4 hour for taking my bike for a spin.
It would depend on the bike. A ten mile ride to get the bike to full operating temperature is a good thing to do for many bikes.
Does your bike have an Oil Cooler?
Personally I would rather they rode it than start it and let it sit there idling. I know and ride with the techs at several dealers of which I am referencing. If they were unknown to me I might ask why it was necessary?
I wouldn't know. I've never paid someone to change my oil...
But I do like your sig-line.
Perhaps 2-5 miles, but 10 doesn't sound terrible if they are doing a normal checkout ride.
My mechanic does it always. Not sure about the 10 mi, never checked. The guy is middle aged, rider himself and I trust him ( after all he just worked on my bike).
If it was some kid from the shop, I'll voice my rejection.
My independent guy even made it clear who will be test riding my bike... He has shop policy that does not allow mechanics with tickets to test ride. He test ride after single tire change. I like it...
I trust him to work on my bike, I trust him to ride it... 10 miles if he deemed necessary.
I wish they did, they might have figured out they didn't align the rear wheel after replacing the tube, or maybe not. I was 70 miles away before I figured out why my bars weren't straight.
I have 3 test loops. 4,6 and 11 miles. Oil change? 4 or 6 depending on ambient temperature. Cams,top end or new engine? 11 at least once if not twice. I use loops so the others know where I am in case the cell phone is sitting in the top of my box. I like to be confident the job is right and dry sump bikes need to be a full operating temp for verifying oil level.
I had a tire changed on an SV1000 once, when I loaded the bike in the truck to pick it up I noticed the rear wheel adjuster nut was loose and the chain wasn't adjusted.
Second one was a KLR that I bought. The guy had gone to the dealer for tires, then decided to sell the bike before he even rode it again. Chain was too loose and the rear caliper wasn't installed correctly, so there were no rear brakes at all.
A guy I know, but don't ride with much, had a Hayabusa in the shop for a tire change. Leaving the dealership the rear wheel fell off and dumped him on the ground. Didn't even get to the main road luckily. The owner told him to take his pick, any bike on the showroom, and the incident never happened. He left that day with a new Hayabusa.
I've picked up a bike from a dealership and had it only firing on one cylinder (it was a v-twin). I didn't clock the lack of power in the car park and it only became apparent until I tried to pull away onto the main road in front of a truck. From another dealership, the front brake was so loose that the first time I pulled it in anger, it rotated right round the bars.
Both problems would have been spotted (and potentially very serious accidents avoided) had the dealerships concerned tested the bikes prior to returning them to me. So would I have a problem with a 10 miles test ride? Not at all, but it's approaching the limit, distance-wise of what I'd call excessive; 20 miles I'd consider too much and would query. You're supposed to shake down my bike to shake my bike down, not run errands or joyride.
Even the new bikes fresh out of the crate were ridden after PDI. We found lots of little issues. Of course, one of the few exceptions (no time, freezing rain), the coolant was never installed at the factory but the overflow bottle was full. No coolant means no temperature reading. Owner seized it on the first ride. Thanks Murphy.
Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like I am getting worked up over nothing.
I don't usually take me bike in for minor service but this time convenience took priority. I just thought it seemed excessive since when I bought the bike (new), they only test rode 3/4 mile.
I was a mechanic at a dealership and always tested anything I worked on unless it was something simple like replacing bulbs or such. I once worked on a bike that was there to be rejetted for a pipe that the owner installed. Once reassembled I pushed it out the shop door ,started it and left it idle until I grabbed my helmet,jumped on ,clicked it into gear and headed down the road when I noticed the oil light was on . The owner had drained the oil and had forgotten to mention it when the work order was written.
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Pieces were then brought over to the paint booth for a coat of Dupont 1101S Primer/Filler. The repetitive action of bodywork never ends, as this primer will be blocked smooth and reapplied until the shell and body pieces are absolutely perfect for paint. The science of painting lies in reducers and adding the correct amount. Reducers serve many purposes, such as thinning out paint for the gun, changing the transparency of the final coat, and as a cost-savings device as the price of paint continues to rise.
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In Texas there are certain situations where the Texas Court may terminate parental rights so that a biological parent no longer has a "legal relationship" with their biological child. A termination of parental rights may be voluntary or involuntary.
Generally, the court may order termination of the parent-child relationship if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the parent has:
- Voluntarily left the child alone or in possession of someone who is not the parent and expressed an intent not to return;
- Voluntarily left the child alone or in the possession of someone who is not the parent without expressing an intent to return, without providing for the adequate support of the child, and remained away for a period of at least 3 months;
- Voluntarily left the child alone or in the possession of another without providing adequate support of the child and remained away for a period of at least 6 months;
- Knowingly placed or knowingly allowed the child to remain in conditions or surroundings which endanger the physical or emotional well being of the child;
- Engaged in conduct or knowingly placed the child with persons who engaged in conduct which endangers the physical or emotional well-being of the child;
- Failed to support the child in accordance with the parent's ability during a period of one year, ending within 6 months of the date of the filing of the petition; or
- Abandoned the child without identifying the child or furnishing means of identification, and the child's identity cannot be ascertained by the exercise of reasonable diligence.
The above stated grounds are not an exhaustive list of reasons that a person's parental rights may be terminated. To see the entire statute you can view §161.001 of the Texas Family Code .
In addition to the many different grounds for involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship listed out in the Texas Family Code, there is also a large amount of case law dealing with termination of parental rights in Texas. In order to terminate a parent-child relationship brought under §161.001 of the Texas Family Code, the petitioner must establish by "clear and convincing" evidence that 1. A violation has occurred under §161.001 and 2. That termination is in the best interest of the child. The petitioner must establish evidence of both elements. If the petitioner proves one element it does not relief the petitioner of his or her burden to establish the second element. A termination proceeding is strictly scrutinized and involuntary termination statutes are strictly construed in favor of the parent. There is a strong presumption in Texas that the best interest of a minor is usually served by keeping custody in the natural parents.
Involuntary termination of parental rights is a very complex legal issue. My discussion of the a small portion of the law is by no means comprehensive. If you are dealing with this issue you should contact an attorney, and if you have any questions live in the Austin, Texas area, call my office to schedule a consultation.
There are situations where a parent, for various reasons, may voluntarily relinquish his or her rights to a child. This voluntary termination of parental rights comes up most often with a step-parent adoption. A voluntary relinquishment of parental rights (voluntary termination), involves a situation where a parent of a minor child voluntarily agrees to terminate his or her parental rights. Generally voluntary relinquishment of parental rights (voluntary termination) is used to allow a person that has married the other biological parent of the child to adopt the child.
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The Civil War began on James Island on the morning of April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces at Fort Johnson fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter. Both forts were located on the island's northern shore.
Most of the fighting in the Charleston area during the rest of the Civil War also occurred on James Island and Morris Island, as Union troops tried to invade Charleston from the south, from their base on Folly Beach. All of these efforts, including notable assaults on Fort Lamar and Battery Wagner, were defeated.
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If two operators commute then both quantities can be measured at the same time, if not then there is a tradeoff in the accuracy in the measurement for one quantity vs. the other.
Operators are commonly used to perform a specific mathematical operation on another function. The operation can be to take the derivative or integrate with respect to a particular term, or to multiply, divide, add or subtract a number or term with regards to the initial function. Operators are commonly used in physics, mathematics and chemistry, often to simplifiy complicated equations such as the Hamiltonian operator, used to solve the Schrödinger equation.
Operators are generally characterized by a hat. Thus they generally appear like the following equation with \(\hat{E}\) being the operator operating on \(f(x)\)
\(\hat{E} f(x) = g(x)\)
For example if \(\hat{E} = d/dx\) then:
\(g(x) = f'(x)\)
One property of operators is that the order of operation matters. Thus:
\(\hat{A}\hat{E}f(x) \not= \hat{E}\hat{A}f(x)\)
unless the two operators commute. Two operators commute if the following equation is true:
\(\left[\hat{A},\hat{E}\right] = \hat{A}\hat{E} - \hat{E}\hat{A} = 0\)
To determine whether two operators commute first operate \(\hat{A}\hat{E}\) on a function \(f(x)\). Then operate\(\hat{E}\hat{A}\) the same function \(f(x)\). If the same answer is obtained subtracting the two functions will equal zero and the two operators will commute.on
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\(\left[\hat{A},\hat{E}\right]\) where \(\hat{A} = d/dx\) and \(\hat{E} = x^2\)
\(\hat{A}\hat{E} f(x) = \hat{A}\left[x^2 f(x) \right] = d/dx\left[x^2 f(x)\right] = 2xf(x) + x^2 f'(x)\)
\(\hat{E}\hat{A}f(x) = \hat{E}\left[f'(x)\right] = x^2 f'(x)\)
\(\left[\hat{A},\hat{E}\right] = 2xf(x) + x^2f'(x) - x^2f'(x) = 2xf(x) \not= 0\)
Therefore the two operators do not commute.
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where \(\hat{B}= \frac {h} {x}\) and {{math.formula ("\hat{C} = f(x) +5\)
\(\hat{B}\hat{C}f(x) = \hat{B}f(x) +3 = \frac {h} {x} (f(x) +3) = \frac {h f(x)} {x} + \frac {3h} {x} \)
\(\hat{C}\hat{B}f(x) = \hat{C}\frac {h} {x} f(x) = \frac {h f(x)} {x} +3\)
\(\left[\hat{B},\hat{C}\right] = \frac {h f(x)} {x} + \frac {3h} {x} - \frac {h f(x)} {x} -3 \not= 0\)
Example 3: \(\left[\hat{J},\hat{O}\right]\) where \(\hat{J} = 3x\) and \(\hat{O} = x^-1\)
\(\hat{J}\hat{O}f(x) = \hat{J}(f(x)3x) = f(x)3x/x = 3f(x) \)
\(\hat{O}\hat{J}f(x) = \hat{O}(f(x)/x) = f(x)3x/x = 3f(x) \)
\(\left[\hat{J},\hat{O}\right] = 3f(x) - 3f(x) = 0\)
Because the difference is zero the two operators commute.
Operators are very common in Physical Chemistry with a variety of purposes. They are used to figure out the energy of a wave function using the Schrodinger Equation.
\(\hat{H}\psi = E\psi\)
They also help to explain observations made in the experimentally. An example of this is the relationship between the magnitude of the angular momentum and the components.
\(\left[\hat{L}^2, \hat{L}^2_x\right] = \left[\hat{L}^2, \hat{L}^2_y\right] = \left[\hat{L}^2, \hat{L}^2_z\right] = 0 \)
However the components do not commute themselves. An additional property of commuters that commute is that both quantities can be measured simultaneously. Thus, the magnitude of the angular momentum and ONE of the components (usually z) can be known at the same time however, NOTHING is known about the other components.
Determine whether the following combination of operators commute.
\(\left[\hat{K},\hat{H}\right]\) where \(\hat{K} = \alpha \displaystyle \int {[1]}^{[\infty]} d[x]\) and \(\hat{H} = d/dx\)
\(\left[\hat{I},\hat{L}\right]\) where \(\hat{I} = 5\) and \(\hat{L} = \displaystyle \int_{[1]}^{[\infty]} d[x]\) \( \)
Show that the components of the angular momentum do not commute.
\[\hat{L}_x = -i \hbar \left[ -\sin \left(\phi \dfrac {\delta} {\delta \theta} \right) - \cot (\Theta) \cos \left( \phi \dfrac {\delta} {\delta \phi} \right) \right] \]
\[\hat{L}_y = -i \hbar \left[ \cos \left(\phi \dfrac {\delta} {\delta \theta} \right) - \cot (\Theta) \cos \left( \phi \dfrac {\delta} {\delta \phi} \right) \right] \]
\(\hat{L}_z = -i\hbar \dfrac {\delta} {\delta\theta} \)
\(\left[\hat{L}_z,\hat{L}_x\right] = i\hbar \hat{L}_y \)
\(\left[\hat{L}_x,\hat{L}_y\right] = i\hbar \hat{L}_z \)
\(\left[\hat{L}_y,\hat{L}_z\right] = i\hbar \hat{L}_x \)
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Ol'ga Berggol'ts is generally thought of as an official Soviet writer, best known for the poetry she wrote and broadcast on the radio during the Leningrad Siege of 1941-44. Further evidence of her apparent conformity may be found in the award the Stalin Prize in 1950 for a narrative poem, Pervorossiisk [First Russian Commune, 1949], telling the story of a collective farm set up by Petrograd workers in the early years after the 1917 Revolution. Nevertheless, Berggol'ts was no straightforwardly orthodox Soviet writer. In 1965 she published a collection of poetry entitled Uzel [The Knot], in which a number of poems relating to her arrest and imprisonment in 1938-39 appeared for the first time; …
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A 5.7 earthquake has just rattled the building here in Santiago where I sit. This link tells us the magnitude, location, and depth—a real deep 95km.
I was sort of day-dreaming my way through compilation of a PowerPoint presentation, when the computer started to shake and I heard the noise of the windows and screens. My chair wobbled back and forth a bit. Nothing much I concluded and set to work again. Then about thirty seconds later the main event hit: now the whole building, walls, floors, windows, and occupants were amoving and agroaning. The noise of the building as it swayed was almost more impressive than the physical movement itself. Not a long shake. I barely had time to stand up and join the stream of people heading for the foyer, and all was still again.
No discernable damage to the building that I can see. The elevators are out of service "for inspection." And everybody is back at work.
This earthquake reminded me to note the materials at this link on the 27 February 2010 Maule earthquake that did cause damage in Chile. The reports at the link include masses of information that is well worth while taking time to download and read.
I have downloaded the report on the response of tailings facilities to the earthquake. Generally not much impact on the embankments or "muro" as it is called here in Spanish. What I found most interesting were reports of sand boils and large slumping or settlement of the finer tailings discharged behind the outer walls.
I am in a debate right now on this issue. I cannot prove it, but I have intellectual backing from the sharpest minds on the topic that I know. I believe that there is a possibility that in the right earthquake the tailings in the reservoir could flatten to a near zero slope. Everybody here tells me that I am wrong.
"It did not happen in 201o and has not happened before that," they say.
Andy Fourie in his presentation at Paste 2012 noted that no paste or thickened tailings facilities has yet been hit by an earthquake that could result in beach flattening–but, he warns, it could happen. We just do not know. Another Black Swan waiting to glide upstream I suspect.
I am not aware of any CPT investigations into paste and/or thickened deposits sufficient to measure the liquefaction potential of the tailings. So if you know of any, please share the information with all of us.
Meanwhile, I would prefer a conservative approach–make the starter dike and subsequent rising dam sufficiently high to deal with potential earthquake-induced flattening of the tailings in the reservoir. I am told it happened some years ago at a tailings facility in central America. It is, in my opinion, entirely possible it could happen in South America.


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Britain's canoe slalom team gave themselves a great chance of a medal today as both two-man boats qualified for the final.
David Florence and Richard Hounslow won the semi-final, while Etienne Stott and Tim Baillie qualified in sixth place.
The teams now go on to race in the final later this afternoon.
Both Hounslow and Florence failed to qualify for the finals in their respective singles events, but both teams pulled it out of the bag as they were watched by LOCOG chairman Lord Coe and Sir Clive Woodward, Team GB's director of elite performance.
Three-time Olympic champions in the C2 event, Slovakian twin brothers Pavol and Peter Hochschorner, qualified in second place while the in-form French pairing of Gauthier Klauss and Matthieu Peche placed third.
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Do you just want to do something like this?
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Kofi Awoonor (formerly George Awoonor-Williams) was born in Wheta, Ghana to Ewe parents. His grandmother was a dirge-singer, and much of his early work is modeled on this type of Ewe oral poetry. According to critic Derek Wright, the poetry "both drew on a personal family heirloom and opened up a channel into a broader African heritage." In Rediscovery (1964) and Petals of Blood (1971), Awoonor uses the common dirge motif of the "thwarted or painful return" to describe the experience of the Western-educated African looking back at his indigenous culture. His most famous poem from the first collection is "the Weaverbird." In it he uses the weaverbird, a notorious colonizer who destroys its host tree, as a metaphor for Western imperialism in Africa. He describes the bird's droppings as defiling the sacred places and homesteads. He also blames the Africans for indulging the creature.
Awoonor has written two novels. The first, This Earth, My Brother... (1971) is an experimental novel which he describes as a "prose poem." In it, Awoonor tells a story on two levels, each representing a distinct reality. The first level is a standard narrative which details a day in the life an attorney named Amamu. On another level, it is a symbol-laden mystical journey filled with biblical and literary allusions. These portions of the text deal with the new nation of Ghana, which is represented by a baby on a dunghill. The dunghill is a source of both rot and renewal, and in this way represents the foundations upon which Ghana was built, according to Awoonor.
Awoonor was closely tied to the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah. Shortly after Nkrumah was driven out by a coup in 1966, Awoonor went into exile. During the time he was abroad, he completed graduate and doctoral studies, receiving a Ph.D. in literature from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1972. His dissertation was later published as The Breast of the Earth (1975). He returned to Ghana in 1975. Soon thereafter, he was detained for his alleged involvement with an Ewe coup plot. The House by the Sea (1978), a book of poetry, recounts his jail time.
Awoonor has not written much lately, instead spending his time engaged in Ghanaian political activities. Unfortunately, this emphasis seems to have diminished the quality in addition to the quantity of his literary output. His more recent work has been compared unfavorably to his early material. Derek Wright calls his most recent novel, Comes the Voyager at Last (1992), about an African-American's journey to Ghana, "flat and tired."
He died in the Westgate shopping mall attack in Kenya in September 2013.
1964 Rediscovery and Other Poems (poetry)
1971 Night of My Blood (poetry)
1971 This Earth, My Brother ... An Allegorical Tale of Africa (novel)
1972 Come Back, Ghana
1973 Ride Me, Memory (poetry)
1975 The Breast of the Earth: A Survey of the History, Culture and Literature of Africa South of the Sahara
1978 The House by the Sea (poetry)
1984 The Ghana Revolution: A Background Account from a Personal Perspective
1987 Until the Morning After: Collected Poems (poetry)
1990 Ghana: A Political History from Pre-European to Modern Times
1992 Comes the Voyager at Last: A Tale of Return to Africa (novel)
1992 The Latin American and Caribbean Notebook (poetry)
1994 Africa, the Marginalized Continent
2002 Herding the Lost Lamb (poetry)
2006 The African Predicament: Collected Essays
Poems of Kofi Awoonor
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A slowdown in new orders earlier this year and the ongoing global economic uncertainty are pushing profit levels down in Canada's aerospace product manufacturing industry in 2012 and again in 2013, according to The Conference Board of Canada, Ottawa.
Industry profits have been on a turbulent ride since the 2008-09 recession. After reaching a recent high of $710-million in 2010, profits fell in 2011 and are projected to dip again in 2012 and 2013. At the end of next year, profits are expected to be slightly more than $500-million - a decline of 30% since 2010.
"The aerospace industry is still coping with the lingering effects of the 2008-09 recession," said Maxim Armstrong, senior economist. "And while new orders indicate that the industry is showing signs of recovery, the financial turmoil in Europe is creating uncertainty and making the comeback difficult.
"Growth in global demand for air transportation can currently be described as modest at best, which is delaying the need to expand capacities or to replace existing aircraft worldwide," Armstrong adds.
The outlook mirrors global economic trends, with modest growth this year and next, followed by progressive improvement in the later years of the five-year forecast. US economic growth remains slow, but American companies have improved their financial position - which is expected to lead to increased demand for business jets.
The improved outlook in 2015 and beyond will coincide with the anticipated arrival of Bombardier's CSeries jets on the market. The CSeries development fueled industry growth in research and development in recent years.
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA (PRWEB) May 04, 2013
The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), the global organization focused on driving middle-market growth held its celebrated InterGrowth® 2013 conference in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.
"InterGrowth attendees supported more than $118 billion of deal activity in 2012, which accounted for nearly 38% of U.S. deal flow," said James Marra, director of business development for Blue Point Capital Partners and chairman of ACG InterGrowth 2013. "Serious dealmakers attended InterGrowth 2013 and made it an exceptional, efficient place to do business."
InterGrowth attendees heard from Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum and former director for the Congressional Budget Office under President George W. Bush. Honorable Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, from the National Commission of Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, discussed the U.S. Federal debt and provided timely highlights from their updated plan which had been released just days prior to InterGrowth.
"InterGrowth is the premier platform for dealmakers and thought leaders in the middle market," said Gary A. LaBranche, CAE, president and CEO of ACG. "InterGrowth brought together the who's who of the middle market deal-making community, with 580 capital providers, dozens of strategic acquirers and 270 investment bankers. More than 200 of the 2,000 attendees came from outside of North America, making InterGrowth a truly global experience."
Other highlights of InterGrowth 2013 included:
InterGrowth 2014 will be held April 28-May 1, 2014, at the 5-Star, 5-Diamond ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About Association for Corporate Growth
ACG's 14,500 members include professionals from private equity firms, corporations and lenders that invest in middle-market companies, as well as from law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services. Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 58 chapters. Learn more at http://www.acg.org. ACG drives middle market growth. Learn how at http://www.middlemarketgrowth.org.


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FRIENDS of the Earth is understandably pleased by last year's report from the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, which recommended curbing road traffic and promoting public transport. Indeed, FoE's Cornwall Transport Group is so pleased that it is organising a conference in March at Perranporth to discuss the way forward.
The speakers include an impressive number of leading worthies, including Chris Nash, the director of the Institute of Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, Mayer Hillman, a senior fellow (emeritus) at the Policy Studies Institute and Roger Highman, FoE's senior transport campaigner.
Sounds impressive doesn't it? Well, how do you get there? "By car," says FoE's leaflet, "travel along the A30 and 2 miles past Mitchell, turn right onto the B3285. In Goonhavern turn left, then immediately right following the road into Perranporth."
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Jessica Simpson – 1 Nick Lachey – 0Posted: September 28, 2011 Filed under: Random | Tags: baby bump, baby on board, Cabo San Lucas, Eric Johnson, I Wanna Love You Forever, In Touch Weekly, Jessica Simpson, jessica simpson pregnant, pregnant, wedding Leave a comment
Rumors have been swirling that the "I Wanna Love You Forever" singer has a baby on board. Now, there is photographic evidence to go along with these rumors.
This past Monday, Simpson was spotted in Cabo San Lucas wearing a blue leopard top (there are blue leopards roaming this planet?!) that really didn't do much to hide her baby bump…or whatever she's got going on down there.
Jessica is 31-years-old…it's about that time in a lady's life that the ticking of her biological clock is getting louder and louder.
I don't blame her for denying/trying to keep this a secret…her father is/was a minister after all! They usually frown upon getting knocked up before the marriage license is signed.
"In Touch Weekly" has claimed that Jessica is "already having kooky cravings!" a friend shares, especially nacho chips dipped in chocolate — "which satisfy her urge for salty and sweet" — cheese-flavored popcorn and non-alcoholic margaritas." Damn girl.
I'm going to try and do some mental math here…if Jessica is pregnant now, I'm pretty sure she will be extremely pregnant during the month of November. That's when Jessica is reportedly getting hitched again…to her fiancé aka Eric Johnson. I guess he was just too irresistible…get it?
Jessica – I'm glad your getting hitched while pregs…Nick Lachey couldn't do that even if he tried. I award you a point.
Random Fact of the DayPosted: September 24, 2011 Filed under: Random Fact of the Day | Tags: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, divorce, Fact of the day, fiance, I Wanna Love You Forever, Jessica Simpson, Mickey Mouse Club, Nick Lachey, Ryan Gosling 2 Comments
Instead of having knowledge about world events or state capitals, my noggin is filled with ridiculous facts about those celebrities we all know and love. Since strangers on the street don't take to kindly to me screaming, "Hey! Did you know that…" I've decided to publish them on the interweb.
Jessica Simpson
The year was 1993 – the "Mickey Mouse Club" was hosting auditions for their upcoming variety show. Little did we know that 86.4% of the kids on that show would be future stars. For example, B. Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling (Gos-Gos), Xtina Aguilera, Keri Russell, JC Chasez, among many others.
One name that isn't on the list is Jessica Simpson. While she wanted to be on the show, when tryouts came around…she was beat out by Britney and Xtina…whomp whomp.
After seeing the force that was lil Xtina perform, Jessica freaked out. The ex-housewife remembers, "I froze and forgot everything."
Poor Jessica Simpson, I feel like her whole career she's been chasing after Spears and Aguilera. There was a point in time when Simpson was doing big things…remember the song "I Wanna Love You Forever?" It's on my iPod (don't judge).
I think the downward spiral began when Jessica and Nick Lachey's relationship went to hell. Jessica kind of let herself and the music career go.
The "With You" singer has tried several things to get back in the spotlight, but nothing has velcroed yet. She does have a fiance though…point Jessica.
Jessica – Comebacks are in style theses days…


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Iowa City-Bill Liston loves fishing below the Burlington Street dam in Iowa City and the reason is simple, he catches fish.
Sometimes the stripers are hitting. Sometimes the walleyes are biting. Right now catfish are actively feeding.
Liston has been pulling some huge flatheads out of the deep holes below the dam. Shad is his favorite bait.
Liston says the catfish bite is a couple of weeks early but he has no complaints. According to Bill, it just makes for a longer fishing season.
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Western Athlete (n,v,ad.v) A Western Athlete is as proficient with a Bow and Gun as he is with a flyrod. Family, Hunting, Shooting, Flyfishing, Sheds and Cooking. All in a days work.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My Local Bow Shop is closing and its our fault......
There are lots of reasons why businesses fail and truly most do, rental costs, employee wages and taxes are all overhead costs that all put a business in the hole before they even open the doors. The next thing that will close a business in not making sales or not having having customers, obviously. Before I was the manly construction manager that I am today I worked for the largest grossing bicycle shop in Los Angeles and the thing that killed us were the people who would ask us what products, bikes or clothing we recommended and then buy it online. I understand that there can be cheaper prices online, but at the cost to the business and possibly your pocket book. Because even if you saved 20 bucks you still have to drive to a shop and pay someone to install it. Savings gone for the most part.
Okay soap box time.
I believe in keeping the economy going on a local level. Buy American and more importantly buy local and that will help us all out. It is plain and simple if you want to be able to have a place and pick up something real quick or actually get someone who knows something about the product they are stocking you need to invest into their business and help them stay around. I know some of the big stores have really cool stuff, boats, blankets, boots, BBQs, lots of different types of broad heads and rows and rows of fly rods. Good luck finding someone who might have an understanding of the product or may heaven forbid actually use it. In most cases you are a number and a dollar sign, a piece of meat in the food chain. Not saying don't shop there, just be careful not to take business that can be had at your local shop. Mortal sin of the consumer in the small business arena is to ask your shop what to buy, buy it online and then take it to them to install. Do that and you might find a broadhead or a #8 hook in your back on the way out.
Remember when you help out a local small shop they just might give you a few bucks off, a tip on honing your skill or maybe invite you onto private land to finally bag that trophy. We are all struggling in one way shape or form, but remember is you want to improve the economy don't wait for Big Brother take action and do it yourself. BUY AMERICAN-BUY LOCAL!
Just saying think it over,
The Bearded Boar
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Great post Tony. I also like the way your treated when you go in and buy at your local shop. If you support them they are more likely to do the same.ReplyDelete
Amen, brother.ReplyDelete
(PS-doing a backing/line install on a reel that we carry that the "customer" bought at Cabela's/BassPro & them bristling at paying $10 for the backing + install drives me absolutely f**king bonkers)
Tony, that is too bad. While I understand your POV, I am afraid it is easier said than done. Like many, myself included, people are trying to save the $$ they have in hand. With this economy and the deals offered online, it's hard to pass up said deals. I try to save the money because I know the pro shop charges more, a lot more. That being said, I also know that if I buy online and my shop goes Out of Business, then I have to drive even further to get my bow worked on or have a network of people to work with. It takes some serious thinking on the part of the consumer to realize that in the long run it is better to buy from the shop and build a relationship and you have them there to help you with the purchase. I am continually going to my local shop to do what I can to promote them and shoot. Excellent point made on hunting land, too. Many don't realize that if you put in some effort it may be returned back in better ways. Good post.ReplyDelete


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12 Teaching Policies
1. Teaching Responsibility
2. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
3. Normal Work Schedule
4. Academic Freedom
5. Attendance Policy
6. Tutoring
7. Student Evaluation of Courses
8. Use of Self-Authored Materials
9. Textbook Orders
10. Use of Copyrighted Materials for a Course
11. Final Examinations
12. Grading System
This compilation of policies and procedures related to teaching from a variety of USC documents was made in Fall 2010. Because the policies and procedures are subject to change by the university, links to the official documents are provided.
Note: Many departments or schools may also have their own policies and procedures that you are required to follow. Contact your department chair or dean for details.
Please consult the links to the actual documents for any changes or revisions.
- USC Columbia Faculty Manual (2010)
- Regional Faculty Manual (2010)
- Undergraduate Bulletin (2010-11)
- Graduate Bulletin (2010-11)
- USC Policies and Procedures (Academic Affairs Policies)
1. Teaching Responsibility
(USC Columbia Faculty Manual p.47)
- Instructional objectives should be clearly outlined in the course syllabus.
- The course should follow the description as published in the university bulletins
- Students should be informed of grading and attendance requirements.
- At the request of a student, a faculty member should provide, before the free drop date, an evaluation of the student's progress.
- Final examinations should be retained for one semester; graded exams and papers should be reviewed with students if desired; exams should be graded and returned promptly.
- If the faculty member is unable to meet the class at the regularly scheduled time, they should notify the dean or department chair.
- A reasonable number of office hours should be posted, as determined administratively, with the option of appointments.
2. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
(FERPA Fast Facts for Faculty and Staff Document)
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was passed in 1974 by Congress to require educational institutions to provide students access to their educational records, allow students to correct inaccurate or misleading information in these records, and limit the release of information to third parties.
If the student has requested non-disclosure of even basic "directory" information (email address, i.d. photo, basic enrollment information), you will see a highlighted notation when you drill down to student information from the VIP class roll.
As faculty, you are responsible for controlling access and protecting the student records you possess:
- Do not provide anyone with student information, including schedules.
- Keep confidential paper in file cabinets and shred rather than trash.
- Keep your faculty/staff VIP PIN secure and keep VIP & IMS screens hidden from unauthorized individuals.
- Final grades are posted on VIP-there should be no need to post elsewhere.
- If you post exam or assignment grades throughout the term, use a system that ensures that FERPA requirements are met, such as Blackboard or using code words or randomly assigned numbers that only the instructor and individual student know.
- Even with written and dated permission from the student, do not use any part of the social security number (USC does not want to contribute to the identity theft problem).
- Don't leave graded assignments together in a public place for students to pick up (and see the grades of others).
- Be sensitive to student privacy-don't inadvertently display confidential information on distributed class materials.
- Decline requests from parents - refer them to the Dean or University Registrar.
- Don't volunteer confidential information in letters of recommendation (get specific written request from student).
- Get signed confidentiality statements from staff, faculty, graduate assistants, and student workers who work with student educational records.
Take the FERPA Quiz : https://vip.sc.edu/demo/ferpa.html
For more information, consult the entire document: http://registrar.sc.edu/html/ferpa/fast_ferpa.pdf
3. Normal Work Schedule
(USC Columbia Faculty Manual p.48)
The work schedules of full-time faculty are necessarily flexible, but the normal teaching assignment shall be twelve hours or its equivalent. Teaching assignments will be affected by the number of students in the class, the level of the course, research, and other factors.
All absences of faculty members shall be reported to the dean. Faculty members shall obtain approval of absences from their chair or, in nondepartmentalized units, the dean. Faculty members' sick leaves in excess of five consecutive days shall be reported to the Provost by memorandum.
4. Academic Freedom
(USC Columbia Faculty Manual p.53)
Faculty are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects, but shall not introduce controversial matters that have no relation to the subjects.
5. Attendance Policy
(USC Undergraduate Bulletin - Attendance Policy)
Students are obligated to complete all assigned work promptly, to attend class regularly, and to participate in whatever class discussion may occur.
Absence from more than 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions, whether excused or unexcused, is excessive and the instructor may choose to exact a grade penalty for such absences. It is of particular importance that a student who anticipates absences in excess of 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions receives prior approval from the instructor before the last day to change schedule as published in the academic and refund calendars on the registrar's Web site (http://registrar.sc.edu/).
It must be emphasized that the "10 percent rule" stated above applies to both excused and unexcused absences. Faculty members should notify classes, specifically in the course syllabi, the attendance policy which they intend to follow in each class. It is also recommended that the faculty include a policy statement in their syllabi requesting students to meet with the instructor early in the semester to discuss the consequences of potential excessive absences due to participation in University-sponsored events.
Faculty should consider the following events or circumstances as potentially excusable absences:
- participation in an authorized University activity (such as musical performances, academic competitions, or varsity athletic events in which the student plays a formal role in a University sanctioned event)
- required participation in military duties
- mandatory admission interviews for professional or graduate school which cannot be rescheduled
- participation in legal proceedings or administrative duties that require a student's presence
- death or major illness in a student's immediate family
- illness of a dependent family member
- religious holy day if listed on www.interfaithcalendar.org
- illness that is too severe or contagious for the student to attend class
- weather-related emergencies
The Student Ombudsperson in the Division of Student Affairs is available to assist faculty members with obtaining or verifying documentation when necessary. The faculty member has complete discretion regarding the specific nature of any accommodation offered in the event of an excused absence. Students should notify faculty members at least two weeks prior to the absence when possible. In all cases, students must contact the faculty member to request an accommodation upon return to class.
6. Tutoring
(USC Columbia Faculty Manual p.46)
No member of the teaching staff shall receive compensation for tutoring students in any course for which the member is empowered to grant the student credit or over which that member has any authority. This regulation does not prohibit tutoring for remuneration in subjects over which the tutor has no control.
7. Student Evaluation of Courses
(Academic Affairs Policy 1.04)
A student evaluation is required in every course with 5 or more students.
Each campus, or college or department within a campus, can use its own standardized evaluation form, but such form must include the questions mandated by the Provost and the S.C.Commission on Higher Education. Results are shared with the instructor after the final grades have been submitted.
Consult the evaluation guidelines and mandated questions at:
8. Use of Self-Authored Materials
(Academic Affairs Policy 1.34)
Requiring students to purchase classroom materials which are authored by the instructor of the course, and from which the instructor derives direct financial benefit may constitute a violation of the South Carolina Ethics Act, or may present the appearance of a conflict-of-interest or a lack of objectivity. Therefore, requiring students to purchase classroom materials which are authored by the instructor of the course and from which the instructor derives direct financial benefit is allowed only when approved in writing by the instructor's administrative supervisor.
For more details, consult this policy at: http://www.sc.edu/policies/acaf134.pdf.
9. Textbook Orders
(USC Columbia Faculty Manual p.55)
Instructors normally shall order textbooks on a nonexclusive basis through the Russell House Bookstore.
Instructors experiencing difficulty with textbook orders should discuss it with the director of the bookstore. If the problem persists, instructors should present the problem in writing to the Bookstores Committee. If the problem is not resolved to the satisfaction of the instructor, the textbook order may be placed exclusively with other stores. When doing so, the instructor shall inform the director of the Russell House Bookstore.
Instructors shall not sell textbooks or other materials to their classes.
(Business Affairs Policy 3.00)
The University requires that all book adoptions made by teaching faculty be placed with the University Bookstore. Upon request, the University Bookstore makes copies of all book adoptions available to all off-campus bookstores.
For more details, consult this policy at: http://www.sc.edu/policies/busa300.pdf
10. Use of Copyrighted Materials for a Course
Single Copies for Classroom Use
Fair use guidelines allow teachers to make single copies of the following:
- A chapter from a book
- An article from a periodical or newspaper
- A short story, short essay, or short poem, whether or not from a collective work
- A chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon, or picture from a book, periodical or newspaper
Single Copying in Libraries
For research purposes, a teacher may select books, magazines or journal articles, or other documents, to be placed "on reserve" in the library, which functions as an extension of the classroom.
Students may borrow these materials and make single copies on machines that are plainly marked with notices citing protection of the works under the Copyright Act. The students, as users of self-service photocopiers, are held accountable for any copyright violations.
Libraries may also make single copies for use "on reserve," but ONLY at the request of a faculty member. At the end of the semester, these copies must be returned to the faculty member.
Multiple Copies for Classroom Use
Fair use guidelines allow teachers to make multiple copies with the following limitations:
- The copying MUST be done at the initiative of the teacher (at a moment of inspiration, when it is unreasonable to get permission from the copyright owner). NOTE: If you have time to seek a publisher's reprint, or get permission, you are obligated to do so. It is only if you do NOT have time that "fair use" allows you to make copies for students.
- Only one copy is made for each student.
- No charge is made to the student except to recover the cost of copying.
- The copying is done for only one course.
- The same item is NOT reproduced from term to term.
- No more than one work is copied from a single author.
- No more than three authors are copied from a single collective work (e.g., an anthology).
- No more than nine instances of multiple copying occur during a single term or semester.
- For an article, the limit is 2,500 words.
- For a longer work of prose, the limit is 1,000 words, or 10% of the work, whichever is less.
- For a poem, the limit is 250 words.
- For a longer poem, an excerpt of no more than 250 words.
- For a chart, diagram, cartoon or picture, the limit is no more than one from a book, periodical or newspaper.
- "Consumable works," (e.g., workbooks and standardized tests) shall NOT be copied.
The practice of creating "Coursepacks" of selected readings for students to use in their coursework is surrounded by controversy. It's probably an issue that falls more properly under the category of making multiple copies. In any event, under the law, coursepacks may be:
- Limited for brevity
- Limited to one semester or term
- Limited to non-profit educational settings
- Subject to acquisition of permissions or licensing
For more information, consult: http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/liblink/fairuse.shtml.
11. Final Examinations
(USC Columbia Faculty Manual, p.54 and USC Regional Faculty Manual, p. 54)
Each semester faculty members shall give final examinations, including laboratory exams, in accordance with the published schedule and shall not deviate from it without prior approval from the dean.
The current academic calendar and examination schedule can be viewed through the Registrar's website: http://registrar.sc.edu/html/calendar/default.stm.
Faculty members shall meet the stated deadlines for submitting grade reports. All grades shall be submitted to the chair or dean no later than seventy-two hours after the date of the scheduled final examination. Grades for graduating students may be required earlier than other grades, but in no case shall faculty members be required to submit grades before noon of the day after the final examination. All students listed on the grade sheet shall be given a grade.
Exam Schedules
Final examinations for spring and fall semesters are held during a seven-day period at the close of each semester. Summer examinations are held during a two-day period at the close of each session. Semester examination schedules are published on the registrar's Web site under the "Calendar" link. The results of these examinations, combined with the grades for class performance, determine the reports given at the end of the semester. No final examination may be held outside of the stated time without the special permission of the dean of the college concerned.
In any course or laboratory which meets two or three times per week, no quiz, test, or examination may be given during the last two class meetings prior to the regularly scheduled examination period. In any course or laboratory which meets once a week, no quiz, test, or examination may be given during the last class meeting prior to the regular examination period. In any course or laboratory which meets more than three times per week, no quiz, test, or examination may be given during the last three class meetings prior to the regular examination period. Self-paced courses are exempt from this regulation.
If an instructor teaches more than one section of the same course, students may transfer from one examination section to another with the instructor's permission.
Students who are absent from any final examination will be given the grade of F on the course if they have not offered an excuse acceptable to the instructor. If excused, they will be assigned a grade of I (see "I" entry under "Grading System"), and may complete the course under the conditions specified by the instructor in the "Assignment of Incomplete Grade" form.
Re-examinations for the purpose of removing an F or raising a grade are not permitted.
12. Grading System
Enrollment in a course obligates the student not only for prompt completion of all work assigned but also for punctual and regular attendance and for participation in whatever class discussion may occur. It is the student's responsibility to keep informed concerning all assignments made. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, do not absolve the student from this responsibility.
Students' grades in their courses are determined by class standing and examination grade, combined in such proportion as the professor may decide.
Class standing is determined by the quality of a student's work and the regularity of attendance in lectures and laboratory sessions or other exercises of the course. Grading systems in graduate and professional schools are described in the appropriate bulletins.
A, B, C, D represent passing grades in order from highest to lowest. B+, C+, D+ may also be recorded. F represents failing performance.
S and U indicate, respectively, satisfactory (passing) and unsatisfactory (failing) performance in courses carried under the Pass-Fail option. The S/U designation is used also for some research courses, workshops, and seminars in which the regular academic grades are not used. The use of the Pass-Fail grading option in such courses is indicated in their bulletin descriptions. No course carried under the Pass-Fail option will affect a student's grade point average or the evaluation of suspension conditions.
WF is assigned for student withdrawal from a course after the penalty deadline prescribed in the academic and refund calendars on the Registrar's web site. (See section on "Dropping A Course.") The grade of WF is treated as an F in the evaluation of suspension conditions and grade point average computation.
W is assigned for student withdrawal from a course after the late registration period but before the penalty date. Courses dropped during the late registration period (as published in the academic and refund calendars on the Registrar's web site) will not be recorded on a student's permanent record. In exceptional cases, the grade W will be used after the first six weeks of a semester, primarily in cases of withdrawal from the University or from a course for medical reasons. (See section on "Dropping a Course.") A grade of W will not enter into the evaluation of suspension conditions or in grade point average computation but will be recorded on a student's permanent record.
I, Incomplete, is assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, in the instructor's judgment, a student is unable to complete some portion of the assigned work in a course because of an unanticipated illness, accident, work-related responsibility, family hardship, or verified learning disability. The grade of I is not intended to give students additional time to complete course assignments unless there is some indication that the specified condition or event prevented the student from completing course assignments on time. By arrangement with the instructor, the student will have up to 12 months in which to complete the work before a permanent grade is recorded. Re-enrolling in the course will not make up an Incomplete. An Assignment of Incomplete Grade form (AS-5) must be completed by the instructor and submitted to the Office of the University Registrar explaining the reason for the I and conditions for make-up. A grade of I is not computed in calculating a student's grade point average. After 12 months an I that has not been made up is changed to a grade of F or to the back-up grade indicated by the faculty member on the Assignment of Incomplete Grade form.
T, a Graduate School symbol, is assigned to indicate enrollment in Thesis Preparation (799) and Dissertation Preparation (899). Courses with this symbol will be counted as hours attempted and hours earned only. Grade points will not be awarded. For unsatisfactory work the grade of U should be assigned. The grade of I cannot be assigned in courses numbered 799 and 899.
AUD indicates a course was carried on an audit basis. (See section on "Auditing" for more information.)
NR, No Record, is assigned in the event that the grade is not available at the time final grades are submitted. It is a temporary mark on the transcript and must be replaced by a grade. If replacement does not occur before the last week of the spring or fall semester following the term for which the grade was recorded, a grade of F will be assigned. The NR is ignored in computing the GPA.
X on the transcript before a grade denotes an Honor Code Violation.
Pass-Fail Grading
The letter grades A, B, C, D, and F are employed to designate excellent, good, fair, poor, and failing work, respectively. The grades B+, C+, and D+ also may be recorded. Courses graded D+ or lower cannot be applied to degree programs. The letter grades S (satisfactory) and U (unsatisfactory) are assigned only in courses that have been approved for Pass-Fail grading or in a standard graded course where the student, with the approval of the dean of The Graduate School, has elected an individual Pass-Fail Option (see "Pass-Fail Option"). Courses completed with an S may be counted in total credits earned. Grades of T (satisfactory progress) or U (unsatisfactory progress) are given for thesis (799) and dissertation (899) preparation. Grades of T in thesis (799) and dissertation (899) preparation are not computed in the cumulative graduate grade point average. Graduate-level courses completed with the grade of U are calculated as an F in the cumulative graduate grade point average. In certain circumstances, grades of I (incomplete) or NR (no record) may be assigned by the instructor. Retaking a course does not delete the original grade.
Grades of "I" and "NR"
There is no automatic time period for completion of the work for which a grade of incomplete is given. The instructor should give the student a reasonable deadline, up to one year after the scheduled end of the course, to complete the work. After 12 months an I (incomplete) grade that has not been replaced with a letter grade is changed permanently to a grade of F or to the backup grade indicated by the faculty member on the Assignment of Incomplete Grade form. In the rare instance the instructor believes there is justification for an extension beyond the 12 month limit, a request for extension of incomplete time should be submitted to the dean of The Graduate School before the expiration of the 12 month period on the Extension of Incomplete Time Period Authorization (GS-47) form for approval. The Graduate School does not approve the make-up of I grades in courses which are already out-of-date for use on a student's program of study or extensions of time without sufficient justification and/or supporting documentation.
Graduate students cannot register for additional coursework if there are 3 or more temporary grades of incomplete (I) that have not yet been replaced with a permanent grade on their academic record. Student enrolled in graduate study may not graduate with a temporary grade of I on their record, even if that course is not listed on the Program of Study.
NR (no record) is a temporary mark on the transcript assigned by the Office of the University Registrar if a grade has not been submitted by the instructor at the proper time or if any grade not approved for a particular course has been submitted. As a temporary mark on the transcript the NR must be replaced by a grade. If the NR is not resolved or replaced by the instructor with a valid end-of-term grade before the end of the major (Fall or Spring) term following the term for which the grade of NR was recorded, a grade of F will be assigned.
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The Cultural Diversity and International Education Committee exists to:
- promote global education and the acceptance and inclusion of a diverse population,
- develop and promote initiatives and programs for diversity awareness and understanding, and
- identify academic issues of international students, such as English as a Second Language, and develop methods to address the issues.
As part of our charge to promote inclusion and increase diversity awareness and understanding, we will be sharing Diversity Events with you every month via the Daily Bulletin. We hope you find this information informative and inspiring.
Diversity Events 2012 - DECEMBER
Information obtained from the National Education Association: http://www.nea.org/grants/42349.htm
December 3-7 Inclusive Schools Week This annual event, sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network (ISN), http://www.inclusiveschools.org/ celebrates the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive, quality education to students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socioeconomic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors. It provides an important opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss what else needs to be done to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children.
December 10 Human Rights Day The anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly's adoption in 1948 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—a document establishing a common standard for human achievement for all peoples and nations, rooted in the values of freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, respect, and shared responsibility. Learn more about Human Rights Day. See also the United Nations Human Rights web site.
December 8-16 Hanukkah Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorates the Maccabees military victory over the Greek Syrians and the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The festival is observed by the lighting of a special candelabrum, the Menorah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. See Chanukah resources.
December 25 Christmas Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. In Christianity, Christmas marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days. Traditions include the sending of cards, decorating with poinsettias and a Christmas tree, singing Christmas carols, and giving gifts.
December 26-January 1 Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday based on the agricultural celebration of Africa called "the first fruits" celebrations, which celebrate the times of harvest, gathering, reverence, commemoration of the past, recommitment to cultural ideals, and celebration of the good. Kwanzaa is celebrated annually December 26-January 1. Learn more about Kwanzaa.
December 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve is December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Year's Day. In modern Western practice, New Year's Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings marking the passing of one year into the next, at midnight.


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Jason Aldean, Ludacris rock 'Dirt Road Anthem' to close 2011 CMT Music Awards
Country cutie Jason Aldean took to the 2011 CMT Music Awards stage with rapper Ludacris for "Dirt Road Anthem," the third single off Aldean's 2010 studio album "My Kinda Party."
It is actually a re-recording of the song, as it was first released by country rapper Colt Ford for his 2008 album "Ride Through the Country," with Brantley Gilbert on vocals. Gilbert later recorded his own version.
But the Jason Aldean/Ludacris version is the hit, peaking at the no. 9 spot on the Country Billboard chart. What did you think? Pretty awesome? We thought it was a great way to end the awards show.
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The Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) has awarded Accenture a $111 million contract to build an enterprise data warehouse to support the Government's National Reform initiative.
Signed on 22 December, 2011, the deal was not publicised until a report in The Australian yesterday. A spokeswoman for the Department told iTnews that "delivery is well underway".
The spokeswoman affirmed that the data warehouse will be hosted on a series of HP servers rather than a mainframe.
Accenture will provide the core IT platform and enterprise data warehouse (EDW) facilities for Independent Hospitals Pricing Authority, the National Health Performance Authority and the National Health Funding Body as well as Australia's Health department and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
The deal forms only the first part of a very complex project. DOHA still needs to establish a specialist data warehousing and business intelligence panel. The RFT for that tender was also issued on 22 December, 2011.
According to public documents, the key deliverables of the National Health Reform Enterprise Data Warehouse Program was to:
The RFT closed on 30 January and an announcement on this new panel was expected to be made "in the next few weeks", the spokeswoman said.
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County sticking with weekly meetings
January 13, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Cutting the number of county commission meetings from four to two Tuesdays a month isn't something that's high, or even on, Davison County's list of priorities, the commissioners said recently.
That means Davison County will remain the only county in The Daily Republic's 17-county readership area that meets on a weekly basis. Other counties meet once or twice a month. Continue Reading


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Chicago (PRWEB) January 06, 2012
All heating equipment does two things the same. They all heat the air and they all can cause fires if not properly used or maintained. "According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment like space heaters, furnaces, wood stoves and fireplaces account for almost 80 percent of fire deaths between 2005-2009", says Rick Majewski, General Manager of Flood Specialists, Inc., one of Chicago's largest providers of fire damage repair and water damage restoration services.
Many people take their home heating for granted and do not realize how quickly every possession they have can be destroyed by fire damage. Instead, families huddle around the fireplace or burn wood in their antique wood stove while sipping hot chocolate. Those who do not have these luxuries keep warm with a conventional furnace and a sweater. The less fortunate only have an electric space heater to keep them warm.
Recently, two adults and three children died during a fire that started because of improperly disposed of chimney ashes. The ashes were still hot when thrown into the trash. Rick said, "This could have been avoided if this family understood how ashes can still have hot coals. This is why I am on a mission to educate my Chicago community on fire prevention so they can avoid costly fire damage repair. We've added some helpful tips on our website." Below are just a few of these tips.
Additional tips can be found on the Flood Specialists website at http://we-restore.com/fire-restoration.html.
Flood Specialists, Inc. is one of the largest providers of water & fire restoration services in Chicago and a leader in the industry. They are able to handle the largest water and fire problems in both commercial and residential properties and provide 24/7 emergency service. For more information about their services, visit http://we-restore.com.
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Samsung 900X3A-B01RU
SpecificationsNotebook: Samsung 900X3A-B01RU (Series 9 Series)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2467M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: euro
Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung 900X3A-B01RU
Source: CNet
Samsung's first Series 9 was a stunning piece of kit, offering slim, light and powerful computing before the word ultrabook had even slipped out of Intel's mouth. The new Samsung Series 9 has received a boost in power over its predecessor as well as a considerable makeover. Sadly though, its high price makes it difficult to recommend over similarly performing ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Advisor
It's such a shame that the Samsung can't squeeze a bit more speed from its processor or more life out of its battery, as it is a rather nice laptop. The backlit keyboard and non-reflective screen make it very easy to use in all kinds of environments. We especially like the ports at the side which can be hidden away when not in use.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Reg Hardware
This is a machine very much for the professional show-off to be seen with – a salesman or a designer. If you're not in this group, you still might appreciate the power and weight combination on offer here. I was extremely sceptical of the Series 9 concept to begin with, as I am wary of all "look-at-me!" designs. But by the end of the review period, it made perfect sense. It's a nice machine to use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Comp Reviews
Now that Samsung has corrected some of its original pricing issues thanks to the ultrabook compeition, the Series 9 is a much more attractive 13-inch ultraportable than it previously was. The performance is exceptional and the display is one of the best for using outside in bright light. Add in a nice keyboard and great warranty and it is a very attractive option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Retera RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 65% performance: 54% display: 85% mobility: 64% emissions: 17%
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2012
Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
2467M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.6-2.3 GHz due to Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1150 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.3": This is a common display format for subnotebooks. Netbooks, UMPC and some subnotebooks have tinier displays. Nevertheless, the majority of standard laptops has a higher format. The advantage of a small display is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes, especially with high resolutions.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.4 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist only few sub-notebooks, which weight less. 10 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Samsung: The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international businesses, all united under the Samsung brand in South Korea. The meaning of the Korean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars". The Samsung brand is one of the most important brands of South Korea. Samsung is an international notebook manufacturer of medium size according market shares and reviews.
74%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.


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Works starts on £2.3m flats for disabled people in Grimsby's Heneage Road
Posted: February 09, 2013|
A £2.3 MILLION project to build 16 flats to house disabled people is now underway – and will be complete by the end of the year.
The scheme, in Heneage Road, Grimsby, is HB Community Solutions' first project in North East Lincolnshire but they are already planning a second site with 16 more flats and potentially four bungalows on Crosland Road.
North East Lincolnshire Care Plus Group has already identified clients for both projects, although the developers have not yet applied for planning permission for Crosland Road.
Disabled tenants, many of whom have only been given the option to live in sheltered or shared housing before, will have their own space and independence but with 24-hour care, if needed.
Emily Marshall, intensive support team worker for the Care Plus Group, has been in the industry for 24 years and is delighted that one of her clients is moving into the home.
"Largely established care models nationwide haven't always understood these people's needs but these homes have identified them more clearly," she said.
"Care homes for older people or shared houses were often the only option but not always appropriate. This scheme allows younger people with disabilities to create their own communities."
One of the most impressive things about the project is that the build itself has not cost the tax payer a penny, despite the fact it will carry out a public service.
North East Lincolnshire Care Plus Group has committed to a 20-year tenancy which guarantees housing benefit for each of the 16 tenants will be paid to the landlord.
HB Solutions has sold this guaranteed income to a pension fund, which has financed the build and a 9.6 per cent profit for the company.
Alastir Sheehan, group development director for HB Villages, said: "We tried to find money through the banks but it was impossible so we were forced to think differently.
"It's been three years since conception because it's been so difficult, but we are really excited about the project now.
"The Care Plus Group has worked very hard to help us design the building to the right specification and identify a need for it in the area so we could prove it would be a safe investment."
On Thursday, many of the tenants who will be living in the block visited the site of their future homes for a sneak preview of the work and a celebration buffet at the nearby Wheatsheaf pub.
The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Mike Burton, officially broke the ground with a ceremonial spade.
Autistic resident-to-be Danny Wright, 26, of Wybers Wood, is looking forward to having a red leather sofa – something he couldn't do in a shared house.
Mum Margaret Wright, 58, of Wybers Wood, said: "A shared house wouldn't have been right for him – you can't choose who you live with or what's in the house, but Danny likes to know what's going on.
"Now he has the opportunity to have his own space but with the support he needs because he could never do it on his own."


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Metro to begin replacing Dupont Circle escalators
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Metro is planning to close the south entrance of the Dupont Circle station in northwest Washington in order to replace three escalators.
The transit agency says the entrance at 19th Street will close on Feb. 1 and that the work will take about eight months.
Metro chief spokesman Dan Stessel says crews will work days, nights and weekend to complete the work as fast as possible.
Metro is contracting the work to Switzerland-based Schindler Group as part of a contract worth about $12 million.
Officials have said the south escalators at Dupont Circle are among the least reliable in the system.
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Friday, November 5, 2004
© Copyright 2015 Clayton News Daily
By Justin BoronWhether Sheriff-elect Victor Hill will have a narcotics and crime scene investigation unit when he takes office in January may come down to a judge's decision on his official standing, his attorney said. At a court hearing Tuesday, a visiting senior superior court judge of the Towaliga Circuit delayed any decision about the two Sheriff's Department units until Hill's attorneys had adequate time to respond to a county argument that says Hill does not have sufficient standing to block the transfer. Jack Hancock, the attorney representing the Board of Commissioners, argued that Hill's status as Sheriff-elect was no different than a regular citizen, and his protests should have no bearing on the commissioners decision to move the two units since they control the funding for the Sheriff's department. The issue initially sparked contention Tuesday when the county commission was set to act on the units' transfer to county police supervision just hours before Hill was officially elected. Hill has characterized the commission's actions as an attempt at narrowing his authority before he takes office. Thursday he sat with his hands folded in front of his face while his attorneys Zenobia Carter and Morris Fair argued that his standing as Sheriff-elect was strong enough to restrain the county commission from acting until a court can rule on the matter. Senior Superior Court Judge E. Byron Smith entered the courtroom without any knowledge of the case and took the early part of the proceeding to catch up on the past three days, in which a temporary restraining order blocked the county commission from acting on the proposed transfer. The item was deleted from the agenda Tuesday night, but Hancock said the commission only did it out "deference to Clayton County Superior Court Judge Albert Collier," who signed the order. He said the order was void since the county was not properly notified of the hearing at which Collier signed the order. Most of Thursday's hearing was held behind closed doors after Smith adjourned to speak with both parties in judge's chambers. Hill's attorney, Carter, described the atmosphere in Smith's quarters simply as "tension." "Tempers flared," she said. "But the judge is cool and collected." In the closed-door discussions that lasted almost an hour, the judge advised each party to demonstrate care with public statements about the case. Carter said it was an informal, voluntary gag order, and there was nothing legally binding her from speaking to reporters. But she repeatedly warned her client about making any further statements to the press. Carter said the judge gave her until Tuesday to file a brief responding to the county's argument about Hill's standing. In the meantime, she said he suggested the two parties remain in communication and attempt to settle the dispute without litigation. County Police Chief Darrell Partain said the motivation driving the push to transfer narcotics and crime scene investigations is a blend of logistical problems and possible financial indiscretion. A recent audit of the Drug Enforcement Task Force that found "misdirected funds" led to the resignation of its director, Clarence Cox. "We thought it would be better to be under (Clayton County Police) management," Partain said. There also have been cases of mishandled evidence by the Sheriff Department's crime scene investigation unit, he said. "With two departments, you have miscommunication," Partain said. Hill n who quit his job at the police department abruptly in September n said the move to transfer the two units is a vindictive attempt at intimidation because he won the election. Partain said no friction existed between him and Hill. "The police department is a professional department, and we will act as such," he said. The hearing drew a large audience of interested citizens and government officials. A faction of newly elected officials, which included House Representative-elect Roberta Abdul-Salaam and District Attorney-elect Jewell Scott, sat behind Hill and his attorneys. Scott said she attended because the units' transfer could affect her office as well. She said it would remove three investigator positions from her office and whittle her staff down before she takes over. The district attorney's office already lost two positions when the county transferred their salaries to calendar clerk positions for the Superior Court. "I'm am going to be fighting this," she said. "This is just the beginning." Abdul-Salaam said the issue might come up when she takes her seat in the legislature in 2005. While the current administration and newly elected officials grapple over the future of the Sheriff's Department, some in the electorate are worried that their vote would be shortchanged by limitations placed on officials like Hill and Scott. "We elected Mr. Hill as sheriff, as the department is now," said Linda Crawley of Hampton. "If they don't think there is going to be a backlash from the community, the current administration is wrong."
More like this story
- Hill enjoins commission ( November 3, 2004 )
- Attorneys file briefs in Hill controversy ( November 11, 2004 )
- Judge to hear narcotics case ( November 4, 2004 )
- Narcotics audit reveals unit's inefficiencies ( December 15, 2004 )
- Hill renews CSI fight ( August 4, 2005 )