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Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly under Macedonian
Larissa (Greek: Λάρισα, [ˈlarisa]) is the capital and biggest city of the Thessaly region of Greece and capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transportation hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos, the city of Thessaloniki and Athens. Larissa, within its municipality, has 162,591 inhabitants, while the regional unit of Larissa reached a population of 284,325 (in 2011). The urban area of the city, although mostly contained within the Larissa municipality, also includes the communities of Giannouli, Platykampos, Nikaia, Terpsithea and several other suburban settlements, bringing the wider urban area population of the city to about 220,000 inhabitants. Today, Larissa is a major commercial and industrial centre in Greece. Legend has it that Achilles was born here, and that Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, died here.
There are a number of highways including E75 and the main railway from Athens to Thessaloniki (Salonika) crossing through Thessaly. The region is directly linked to the rest of Europe through the International Airport of Central Greecelocated in Nea Anchialos a short distance from Larissa. Larissa lies on the river Pineios.
The Larissa Chasma, a deep gash in the surface of Dione, a natural satellite of Saturn, was named after Larissa.
The climate of Larissa is transitional. The winter is very cold and wet, and some snowstorms may occur. The summer is warm, and temperatures of 40 �C (104 �F) are usual and there is 15 times that maximum temperature exceeded 43.4 �C(110.1 �F) in the period 1955-2012. Thunderstorms or heavy rain may cause agricultural damage. The highest recorded temperature is 45.4 �C (113.7 �F) (July 2000) and the lowest recorded temperature is −21.6 �C (−6.9 �F)(January 1968). Larissa receives only 450 mm (18 in) of rain per year while Corfu, for example, receives 1,080 mm (43 in) of rain per year, because the mountais of Pindos create a rainshadow for the eastern coast of Greece.
According to Greek mythology it is said that the city was founded by Acrisius, who was killed accidentally by his grandson, Perseus. There lived Peleus, the hero beloved by the gods, and his son Achilles.
In mythology, the nymph Larissa was a daughter of the primordial man Pelasgus.
The city of Larissa is mentioned in Book II of Iliad by Homer:
Hippothous led the tribes of Pelasgian spearsmen, who dwelt in fertile Larissa- Hippothous,and Pylaeus of the race of Mars, two sons of the Pelasgian Lethus, son of Teutamus. http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/iliad.2.ii.html
In this paragraph, Homer shows that the Pelasgians, Trojan allies, used to live in the city of Larissa. It is contradictory because Larissa was also the birthplace of Achilles, the sworn enemy of Trojans.
Traces of Paleolithic human settlement have been recovered from the area, but it was peripheral to areas of advanced culture. The area around Larissa was extremely fruitful; it was agriculturally important and in antiquity was known for its horses.
The name Larissa (Λάρισα L�rīsa) is in origin a Pelasgian (pre-Greek) word for "fortress". There were many ancient Greek cities with this name.[8] The name of Thessalian Larissa is first recorded in connection with the aristocratic Aleuadai family.
Larissa is thought to be where the famous Greek physician Hippocrates and the famous philosopher Gorgias of Leontini died.
When Larissa ceased minting the federal coins it shared with other Thessalian towns and adopted its own coinage in the late 5th century BC, it chose local types for its coins. The obverse depicted the nymph of the local spring, Larissa, for whom the town was named; probably the choice was inspired by the famous coins of Kimon depicting the Syracusan nymph Arethusa. The reverse depicted a horse in various poses. The horse was an appropriate symbol of Thessaly, a land of plains, which was well known for its horses. Usually there is a male figure; he should perhaps be seen as the eponymous hero of the Thessalians, Thessalos, who is probably also to be identified on many of the earlier, federal coins of Thessaly.
Larissa, sometimes written Larisa on ancient coins and inscriptions, is near the site of the Homeric Argissa. It appears in early times, when Thessaly was mainly governed by a few aristocratic families, as an important city under the rule of the Aleuadae, whose authority extended over the whole district of Pelasgiotis. This powerful family possessed for many generations before 369 BC the privilege of furnishing the tagus, the local term for thestrategos of the combined Thessalian forces. The principal rivals of the Aleuadae were the Scopadac of Crannon, the remains of which are about 14 miles south west.
Larissa was indeed the birthplace of Meno, who thus became, along with Xenophon and a few others, one of the generals leading several thousands Greeks from various places, in the ill-fated expedition of 401 (retold in Xenophon's Anabasis) meant to help Cyrus the Younger, son of Darius II, king of Persia, overthrow his elder brother Artaxerxes II and take over the throne of Persia (Meno is featured in Plato's dialogue bearing his name, in which Socrates uses the example of "the way to Larissa" to help explain Meno the difference between true opinion and science (Meno, 97a�c) ; this "way to Larissa" might well be on the part of Socrates an attempt to call to Meno's mind a "way home", understood as the way toward one's true and "eternal" home reached only at death, that each man is supposed to seek in his life).[10]
The constitution of the town was democratic, which explains why it sided with Athens in the Peloponnesian War. In the neighbourhood of Larissa was celebrated a festival which recalled the Roman Saturnalia, and at which the slaves were waited on by their masters. It was taken by the Thebans and afterwards by the Macedonian kings, and Demetrius Poliorcestes gained possession of it for a time, 302 BC.
Hellenistic and Roman era
It was in Larissa that Philip V of Macedon signed in 197 BC a treaty with the Romans after his defeat at Cynoscephalae, and it was there also that Antiochus III, the Great, won a great victory, 192 BC.
As the chief city of ancient Thessaly, Larissa was directly annexed by Philip II of Macedon in 344, and from then on Larissa was under Macedonian control; in 196 B.C. Larissa became an ally of Rome and was the headquarters of the Thessalian League.
Larissa is frequently mentioned in connection with the Roman civil wars which preceded the establishment of the empire and Pompey sought refuge there after the defeat of Pharsalus.
Middle Ages and Ottoman period
The town was taken from the Byzantine Empire by Bulgaria for a while in the later 10th century and later held by Serbia. It was Frankish until 1400.
It was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1386/87 and again in the 1390s, but only came under permanent Ottoman control in 1423, by Turahan Bey. Under Ottoman rule, the city was known as Yeni-şehir i-Fenari, "new citadel". As the chief town and military base of Ottoman Thessaly, Larissa was a predominantly Muslim city. The town was noted for its trade fair in the 17th and 18th centuries, while the seat of the pasha of Thessaly was also transferred there in 1770. The city remained in Ottoman hands until Thessaly became part of the independent Greek kingdom in 1881, except for a period where Ottoman forces re-occupied it during the Greco-Turkish War of 1897.
On 6 March 1770, Aya Pasha massacred there 3000 Christians from Trikala.
In the 19th century, there was a small village in the outskirts of town very unusually inhabited by Africans from the Sudan, a curious remnant of the forces collected by Ali Pasha. In the 19th century, the town produced leather, cotton, silk and tobacco. Fevers and agues were prevalent owing to bad drainage and the overflowing of the river; and the death-rate was higher than the birth rate. It was also renowned for the minarets of its mosques (four of which were still in use in the early part of the 20th century) and the Muslim burial grounds.
Modern Greek era
Larissa was the headquarters of Hursid Pasha during the Greek War of Independence. In 1881, the city, along with the rest of Thessaly, was incorporated into the Kingdom of Greece. A considerable portion of the Turkish population emigrated into the Ottoman Empire at that point. During the Greco-Turkish War of 1897, the city was the headquarters of Greek Crown Prince Constantine. The flight of the Greek army from here to Farsala took place on April 23, 1897. Turkish troops entered the city two days later. After a treaty for peace was signed, they withdrew and Larissa remained permanently in Greece. This was followed by a further exodus of Turks in 1898.
Ecclesiastical history
Christianity penetrated early to Larissa, though its first bishop is recorded only in 325 at the Council of Nicaea. St. Achillius of the 4th century, is celebrated for his miracles. Lequien cites twenty-nine bishops from the fourth to the 18th centuries; the most famous is Jermias II, who occupied the Patriarch of the West until 733, when the Emperor Leo III the Isaurian annexed it to the Patriarchate of Constantinople. In the first years of the 10th century it had ten suffragan sees; subsequently the number increased and about the year 1175 under the Emperor Manuel I Comnenus, it reached twenty-eight. At the close of the 15th century, under the Turkish domination, there were only ten suffragan sees, which gradually grew less and finally disappeared.
Larissa remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.
The municipality Larissa was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units:
The municipal unit of Larissa is divided into four city-districts or municipal communities (29 city areas) plus 2 suburban communities (Amphithea and Koulourion). The Municipality includes also the Community of Terpsith�a (with the suburban community of Argyssa).
1st Mucicipal District (pop. 26,035)
2nd Municipal District (pop. 41,816)
3rd Municipal District (pop. 30,121)
4rh Municipal District (pop. 26,814)
Community of Terpsith�a (pop. 1,290)
From 1 January 2011, in accordance with the Kallikratis plan (new administrative division of Greece), the new municipality of Larissa includes also the former municipalities of Giannouli and Koilada.
The province of Larissa (Greek: Επαρχία Λάρισας) was one of the provinces of the Larissa Prefecture. Its territory corresponded with that of the current municipalities Larissa (except the municipal unit Giannouli) and Tempi (except the municipal units Gonnoi and Kato Olympos). It was abolished in 2006.
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Street Fighter's Future May Include Customizable Characters
Ooh...totally customizable characters. We figured the Street Fighter fans would want to hear about this.
We've always been able to slap new costumes on our fighters and sometimes, we're even allowed to make our own character from scratch (ala Soul Calibur IV). But that's all cosmetic. What about being able to customize the skillsets and fighting styles? What about taking that to the nth degree?
Check out how Yoshinori Ono replied to GamePro when asked if he had any "lofty goals for the series:"
"What I'd love to do someday, if possible, is taking these characters — like Ryu, Chun-Li, Abel, and Juri — and having a game where users could customize them to a high degree. I'm not talking about their costumes or something like that, but actually customizing what moves they use — the timing of them, their strengths, their weaknesses — so that my Ryu could be completely different from your Ryu. In addition to our skill sets being different, our characters themselves would be different."
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Can you imagine how much time a hardcore player would spend on his favorite character? Tweaking and fiddling? Wow.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:56:53 AM
This would really allow a player's own individuality and style show through.
Hell it's one of the reasons I love SF so much, the player's playstyle really shows. It's not so much about memorized combos as it is about strategy and reaction.
Would love to see this implemented in SFV for ps4.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:44:20 AM
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:05:30 PM
Yeah it's the same concept. Let's say you increase Ryu's fireball damage, the chart will skew in such a way that speed for the fireball animation will be slower compared to someone who makes Ryu's fireball weaker (his will come out faster)
It's not a crazy idea, rpgs have used this kind of idea for awhile.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:15:50 PM
Also, competitive play would be shot to pieces if actual frame data can be tweaked. Punishing whiffs, footsies, finding gaps in pressure, frame advantage, the so-called "zoning", ALL of it would just go to hell.
It'd really detrimental to tournament and fighting game scenes.
Also: Have a look at what the official sF community has to say about this: shoryuken.com/forum/threads/ono-would-like-to-offer-character-customization-in-street-fighter.139329/
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:28:39 PM
Also, the game would be a lot harder to balance, if they care about balance anyways. A fighter's community lives and dies off balance sometimes
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:53:33 PM
Also Fighter Maker did this to ridiculous detail on the PS1.
I can see this being it own online mode. Such as Created characters can only fight other created characters.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:48:25 AM
how would that work anyway?
just customizing there looks, or there moves also?
if its just skins, then whats the point?
if you can customize there fighting style, special moves and such that would be something worthwhile i guess.
dont think its worth the extra work required to get it working but eh.
developers are always looking for new things to bring to there games, that way when people say there milking it they can point to these new so called "features".
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Mechanics' Institute Chess Club Newsletter #389
The Game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired andstrengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions for life is a kind of Chess, in which we have points to gain, and competition or adversaries to contend with, and in which there is a vast variety of good and ill events, that are, in some degree, the effect of prudence, or want of it. By playing at
Chess then, we may learn:
First, Foresight...
Second, Circumspection...
Third, Caution...
And lastly, We learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources.
Benjamin Franklin
Second, Circumspection...
And art Date: 6:00 P.M. February 10, 2008
Location: Room 17 at Hillside School, 1581 .orglastly, We learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources."
1) Mechanics' Institute Chess Club News
2) Schein-Friedman Awards Announced - By Mark Schein/Aviv Friedman
3) Fischer Photos
4) Local News
5) Upcoming Events
IM John Grefe gave a well-received lecture at the Mechanics' Institute last night and will give another one on Tuesday, April 1, from 5.15 to 6.15pm.
Go tohttp://main.uschess.org/content/view/8264/443/ to read a story on newly minted Master Nicholas Nip who turned 10 on March 10 including a win over FM Ron Cusi.
IM David Pruess is seconding Irina Krush in the strong Ataturk women's masters in Istanbul. Go tohttp://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=4517 to find a photo of David from the event.
The Spring Tuesday Night Marathon has 73 players competing including 19 over 2000. Heading the field are IM Grefe, FM Frank Thornally and Daniel Naroditsky and NMs Sam Shankland and Andy Lee. The form charts were almost 100 percent correct with higher rated players wining all but two of the games. Troy Pendergraft, visiting from Oregon, drew FM Thornally and rapidly improving Kyle Tom defeated Glenn Leotaud, the ironman of Northern California chess players. Each Tuesday night Glenn drives from his home near Sacramento to either Richmond or Pittsburg then BARTs in making his commute over 2 hours each way. That's dedication!
It is not to late to enter the 8 round event with a bye for round 1.
Crime and punishment from round one.
Grefe,John - Persidsky,Andre [A30]
Spring Tuesday Night Marathon San Francisco (1), 19.03.2008
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Thanks to the generosity of the Schutt family the Bay Area's strongest blitz tournament is back. Last year's event was won by GM Walter Browne with IMs Ricardo DeGuzman and Dmitry Zilberstein right behind.
Second Ray Schutt Memorial Blitz Tournament
May 4th (Sunday) at the Mechanic's Institute
1st $300
2nd $200
3rd $100
4th $75
5th $50
6th $25
Each player in the event will receive a book prize.
Entry Fee: $10 Free to IMs and GMs. Enter at tournament from 1pm to 1:45. Entries close at 1:45 pm please take note. No phone entries.
Come honor Ray's memory and help make this the largest and strongest blitz tournament in the history of Northern California chess!
2) Schein-Friedman Awards Announced
By Mark Schein/Aviv Friedman
March 11, 2008
The Schein - Friedman Scholastic Recognition Project is glad to announce its first year scholarship recipients.
The third scholarship, for $2,500 goes to IM Robert Hess from New York. Robert is already a strong International Master, with a rating nearing the 2500 mark. He is actively pursuing his Grandmaster title.
The three winners were selected from am impressive list of promising young applicants, in cooperation with the US Chess Trust (special thanks to Barbara DeMaro).
The project is a two-tier program, designed to help some of our younger champions improve and dedicate themselves more to chess, while offsetting the financial expenses that usually come with those. Hopefully the project will reward excelling youngsters, and help them become tomorrows best players and Grandmasters. At the same time they would be serving as role models and inspiration to the entire scholastic community.
The program is generally designed for youngsters age 7-17. Occasionally, in cases of unusual excellence (considerably exceeding the programs criterions), applications by players up to age 20 would be considered.
We expect to announce our application process for the 2009 year, sometimes in November 2008.
Newsletter reader Lawrence Totaro of Las Vegas points out a nice link pertaining to photos of Bobby Fischer with over 600 pictures.
4) Fischer Photos
Go tohttp://www.echecs-photos.be/BobbyFischer-photos/index.html
5) Local News
David Petty,Salar Jahedi and Farid Mark Watson tied for first with 4.5 from 6 in the 24 player Berkeley Chess Club Bobby Fischer Marathon held February 10th to March 16th.
Below are details for the next Sunday Marathon scheduled to start in a few weeks.
Start Date:6:00 P.M. February 10, 2008
It is not yet official but chances are very good that the People's Open will be held in Berkeley on April 12-13 as a four round Swiss at the Hearst Gymnasium just a short walk from the normal Student Union venue on the US Berkeley campus. Final confirmation should come in the next few days.
Ted Castro (email@example.com) writes:
Hello everyone,
Beginning April 4th we will meet regularly every Friday at 7pm at the Newark Library and hold
tournaments but will also have casual games for those who simply want to play.
Events at the Mechanics'
Max Wilkerson Open - March 29
Mar. 21-23Reno Far West Open VIII GPP: 150 Enhanced Nevada
5 Sections. F.I.D.E. 40/2,20/1,G/30. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV. 8950. 1-866-FUNSTAY, HR: Sun-Thurs $27!, Fri-Sat $54 (Code CHE 320). $$25,000 b/250 ($16,500 Gtd.); Rds.: 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Open Section: EF: GM/IMs free (must enter by Mar.1 or pay late fee), Masters/Experts- $119, (1999-below)- $201, $$2,000-1,200-1,000-800-700-600-500-400-400-400, (2300-2399)-$1,000-500, (2299-below)- $1,000-500; (2199/below)- $1,000-500-300-200-100; "A" Section (1800-1999)- EF: $118, $1000-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; "B" Section (1600-1799)-EF: $117, $1,000-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; "C" Sect.(1400-1599) EF: $116, $900-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; "D/under" Sect. (1399/below) EF: $115, $800-400-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; (1199-below) $500-$300-$200-$100; Top Sr. (65+) $200, Club Champ. $400-200. Top Unrated 1 yr USCF membership; Unrated free entry but must join USCF for 1 yr. thru this tournament (Adults-$49, Sr.-$36, Jrs.U25-$25, U16 -$19, U13-$17). Discounts- Sr (65+) and Jrs. (under 20)-$10. Players may play up. Side Events: Thurs. 3/20 (6:00-7:15pm) GM Larry Evans Lecture (Free), GM TBA Simul 7:30pm ($15), Blitz (5 min)Tourney 7:30 pm EF: $20 (80% of entries returned as prizes), Sat (3/22) GM Larry Evans Clinic Game/Position Analysis (Free) 3-4:30pm, Sun (3/23) Quick Tourney (G/25) ($20) 5Rd Swiss, (80% of entries returned as prizes) Reg. 11-11:30am, Rds-12-1-2-3-4pm. Enter: Send checks and make out to Sands Regency at above address postmarked by Mar.1 ($11 late fee after 3/1), ($22 late fee at site). Do not mail after Mar.14. Questions and enter by e-mail or phone to Jerry Weikel at (775-747-1405) or (firstname.lastname@example.com). Credit card +$5. W. NS. (775-348-2200). JGP.
Bay Area organizer Salman Azhar writes
Thanks for your regular newsletters⦠they have become my main source of local chess information. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions you have on a Journal that my son and I plan to publish every quarter. You can see the first attempt athttp://www.bayareachess.com/newsletter/08-1-BayAreaJournal.pdf.
I will be running the following events in the first half of 2008.
Mar. 8 Bay Area Chess Tournament (Adult/Regular)
4SS G/60. 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. EF: $39, Juniors $35. $16 more after 3/4, $1 Cal Chess Discount, Additional discount if combined with other tournament entries. $850 b/40: Open 200-100, U1800 50, highest rating increase 50. Reserve (u1600): 200-100 U1400 50, U1200 50, highest rating increase 50. Reg: Sat 9:15-9:45 AM, Rds: 10:15-12:15, lunch, 12:50-2:50 PM, 3:00-5:00 PM, 5:10-7:10 PM. Ent: Online athttp://www.bayareachess.com/pay_online.php or mail to Azleena Azhar, 1551 Garvey Pl. San Jose, CA 95132. Payable to Azleena Azhar or paypal to email@example.com. Info: http://www.bayareachess.com/. NS NC W
May. 24 Bay Area Chess Tournament (Adult/Regular)
4SS G/60. 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. EF: $39, Juniors $35. $16 more after 5/20, $1 Cal Chess Discount, Additional discount if combined with other tournament entries. $850 b/40: Open 200-100, U1800 50, highest rating increase 50. Reserve (u1600): 200-100 U1400 50, U1200 50, highest rating increase 50. Reg: Sat 9:15-9:45 AM, Rds: 10:15-12:15, lunch, 12:50-2:50 PM, 3:00-5:00 PM, 5:10-7:10 PM. Ent: Online athttp://www.bayareachess.com/pay_online.php or mail to Azleena Azhar, 1551 Garvey Pl. San Jose, CA 95132. Payable to Azleena Azhar or paypal to email@example.com. Info: http://www.bayareachess.com/. NS NC W
May. 24-26 or 25-26 Bay Area Chess Tournament (Adult/Regular)
6SS 30/90 G/60 (2-day option first 3 rounds G/60 merges in round 4). 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. EF: $55, Juniors $49. $16 more after 5/20, $1 Cal Chess Discount, Additional discount if combined with other tournament entries. $1475 b/55: OPEN 300-150, u2000 100-75, u1800 100-75, highest rating increase 50. RESERVE (u1600): 200-100 u1400 100, 75, u1200 100, 75, highest rating increase 50. Reg: Sat 10-10:30 AM, Sun 8:15-8:45 AM, Rds: 3-day = 5/24 11am, 4pm; 5/25 11am, 4:30pm; 5/26 10am, 3pm. 2-day = 5/25 9:20, 11:30am, 2pm, round 4 merges with 3-day schedule. Ent: Mail to Azleena Azhar, 1551 Garvey Pl. San Jose, CA 95132. Payable to Azleena Azhar or paypal to email@example.com. Info: http://www.bayareachess.com/. NS NC W
You too may qualify for the 2008 U.S. Chess Championship! Seven invitations will be up for grabs in a special Qualifier Open tournament slated for March 28-30, 2008, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In recent years the system allowing any player to win qualification into the U.S. Championship via other major tournaments throughout the year has been quite popular. Last year over half of the 36 championship contenders were qualifiers.
That tradition continues for 2008, but without qualification events throughout 2007 the championship committee has announced a new format â" a single special QUALIFIER OPEN, 7-round Swiss System, at which seven players will earn an invitation to the 2008 Frank K Berry U.S. Chess Championship.
These 7 qualifiers will join 17 top-rated GMs and seeded players including defending champion GM Alex Shabalov to form a field of 24 contenders at the 2008 FKB U.S. Chess Championship to be held May 13-21 in Tulsa. Also, the top female finisher in the Qualifier Open will receive an invitation to the 2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Womenâ™s Chess Championship, to be held alongside the U.S. Championship.
To win a qualification spot a player must be eligible to play in the U.S. Championship, of course, which means he/she must be a U.S. citizen or resident with federation listed by FIDE as âUSAâ. (American USCF players without FIDE rating are also eligible.)
Unlike some previous years there is no additional $75 fee to be considered for qualification. Players simply enter and compete in the Qualifier Open just as in any regular large event (see details below).
The top 7 finishers each receive $1000 (Guaranteed) plus a qualification spot (which is itself of value in addition to its prestige; remember that all players in the Championship receive prize money there.).
The event is open to all players, regardless of rating, though of course it is to be expected that masters will be the primary contenders for the top spots. There are also prizes of $1000 (Guaranteed) for top U2400, top U2200, top U2000, and top female finishers.
The Entry Fee is $25 for all masters, $100 for experts, and $200 for anyone rated below 2000. But to get this low EF your entry must be received in advance by March 13. All EFs received after that or at the door cost $100 more. Send entries to:Frank K. Berry, 402 S. Willis St, Stillwater, OK 74074.
The venue is the Best Western Trade Winds Central, ($55/60;918-749-5561 or 800-685-4564) with free airport shuttle available. See http://www.tradewindstulsa.com/. It is expected that the hotel will sell out, but note that there are three other motels within a very short walking distance of the venue â" the Ramada ($60; 918-743-9811), the Howard Johnson ($55; 918-794-5156), and the Trade Winds East ($45; 800-254-7449). Ask for the chess rate.
The Time Control for the Qualifier Open will be Game/90, with 30-second delay. Two half-point byes are available for rounds 1, 2, or 5, if requested in advance. Of course, if there are players tied for the qualification places the prize money will be split normally but the qualification spots themselves will be awarded by mathematical tiebreaks.
Additional info on the Qualifier Open will be available online atwww.uschess.org or in Chess Life TLA announcements. Please direct questions to email@example.com.
As far as is known, this is the first time a dedicated Qualifier Open event of this type has ever been held for the prestigious U.S. Championship. We are hoping for an exciting event!
Further details on the 2008 Frank K Berry U.S. Chess Championship, including the details of the new venue and the participant lists, etc., will be forthcoming. It will be a 9-round Swiss, with 24 players and at least a $50,000 prize fund. The 2008 FKB U.S. Womenâ™s Chess Championship will be held at the same time and place, as a 10-player round robin. (The organizing committee for the championship is Frank K. Berry, Jim Berry, and Tom Braunlich)
www.westernchess.com. No checks or credit card entries at door.
March 28-30
6th Annual Western Pacific Open
5-SS, 3-day 40/2, SD/1, 2-day rds. 1-2 G/75 then merges. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
$$10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In 3 sections:
Open: 1600- 1000-800-400-200, U2400 300-200, U2200 700-500-300. EF: $83 if received by 3/28, $95 door.
Premier (U2000): $$ 700-500-300-100, U1800 400- 200-150, U1600 400-200-150. EF: $83 if received by 3/28, $95 door.
Amateur (U1400/Unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 100, Unr 100, unrated may win unrated prize only. EF: $67 if received by 3/28, $80 door.
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Ethan Moses: "At first, I assumed she was a person who'd wandered away from a ski resort by accident, but her sniper rifle made me realize she was actually supposed to be there."
that leg.....
i liked Rachael more :p
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On February 4, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a prior decision by the Federal Court of Claims that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should pay $573,000 to Vermont sculptor, Frank Gaylord (Barre, VT), for the USPS's infringement of his soldier sculptures in formation that constituting part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. USPS put a portion of the monument on a postage stamp without Mr. Gaylord's permission and profited mightily ($30.2 million in revenue) in doing so, but didn't want to pay anything or very little (less than $5,000) to license the work. Further details of the case can be found here.
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Stafford Springs, CT — When Dale Earnhardt captured his 1st Daytona 500 win this past February, millions of race fans, both pro Earnhardt and non Earnhardt celebrated. A 7-time Winston Cup Champion, Earnhardt had won other races at the famed "World Center of Speed", but never was able to turn the trick in the sport's acknowledged "Super Bowl". The popularity of the victory was illustrated by the receiving line of drivers and crew members that assembled to offer their congratulations as a teary eyed Earnhardt slowly made his way to Victory lane.
For 2nd generation driver Ed Flemke, Jr., the quest for a win at Stafford Motor Speedway's CARQUEST Spring Sizzler takes on Earnhardt-Daytona like qualities but, they present only the tip of an iceberg with Titanic proportions. The 43 year old carries his father's name and with it aspirations to join Ed Flemke, Sr. in the Spring Sizzler win column.
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With Thomas, puck stops here
Tim Thomas was at the end of the Bruins congratulatory celebration after stopping 16 Montreal shots. (Globe Staff Photo / Barry Chin)
Pro hockey has a pulse again in Boston.
It was just like the old days at TD Banknorth Garden last night. The Bruins and the Canadiens, neck and neck in the standings, battled in a game loaded with end-to-end action. There was even a too-many-men-on-the-ice call against the Bruins.
Who cares that both teams are battling for the last playoff spot instead of first place in the division? You gotta start somewhere.
The Bruins skated off 3-1 winners, making them a tidy 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. The common denominator has been throwback goalie Tim Thomas, a hockey everyman who played at the University of Vermont, invented his own hockey mask to avoid breathing stale air, debuted as a pro in 2002-03 with Boston, and has been dreaming of minding the net for the Black and Gold ever since.
He has caught our attention in the midst of a Super Bowl, a baseball saga, and a trigger-happy basketball team. Many left the Bruins for dead weeks ago, but Thomas has resurrected their postseason hopes with top-notch goaltending.
Thomas was not the No. 1 star last night. That honor deservedly went to Patrice Bergeron, whose masterful stickhandling was another reason to be hopeful this team has turned the corner. The goaltender only needed to make 16 saves -- quite a difference in the workload from Monday night, when he turned back 44 Ottawa shots en route to a glittering 5-0 shutout.
Yet, Thomas said, in some ways this kind of game was more challenging.
''It's a little tougher mentally," he said. ''You have to really bear down. They weren't getting many chances, but I was trying to stay on my toes in case they got that big chance so I could stop it and save the game. I don't think I ever quite had to make that save, but that's a credit to our defense."
Thomas was beaten in the first period on a top-shelf blast by Tomas Plekanec, who had too much daylight for Thomas to have a fighting chance. Thomas was clean the rest of the way, robbing Alex Kovalev early, holding off Chris Higgins from point-blank range, gloving a Sheldon Souray blast from the point with 16:15 left in the game, then thwarting Souray again with the clock under four minutes.
You have to wonder how many teams are kicking themselves (a truly painful proposition if the skates are laced up at the time) for passing on Thomas when the Bruins recalled him from Providence Jan. 10 after the struggling Andrew Raycroft suffered a leg injury. In accordance with the new collective bargaining agreement, any NHL team could have claimed Thomas on waivers for half his remaining salary for the season -- roughly $122,500.
With goaltender Hannu Toivenen also shelved with an ankle injury, it was paramount for the Bruins to somehow sneak Thomas up to the big club. It was a long 24 hours from noon Monday until lunchtime Tuesday, in part because Thomas's December numbers in the AHL (10-4 with a 1.68 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage) suggested he was ready to play with the big boys.
Considering the team's sorry state at the time, sweating out Thomas's arrival at the Garden was one more migraine the Bruins' front office would have rather not endured. They fretted about Chicago. They wrung their hands over St. Louis.
''We were very nervous," confessed general manager Mike O'Connell.
Thomas cleared waivers, and, as the puckheads like to say, has been standing on his head since. You wonder how much longer he can keep it up.
You also wonder why it took so long for him to get his chance.
''It just happens sometimes," O'Connell said. ''Guys fall through the cracks, or you already have guys in place."
The Bruins had Raycroft. He won the Calder Trophy in 2003-04 as the league's top rookie, and the plan was to build Boston's franchise around players such as him and Jumbo Joe Thornton. A year and a half later, Thornton is on the West Coast and Raycroft is on the bench. He is neither the first nor the last goalie to experience the extremes of his profession. One year, a goalie can be all world, the next he can be all but forgotten.
''There's usually 10 really good goalies a year," O'Connell said. ''Five of them, you know who they are right away. And the other five, you have no idea who they are. They might be one of your guys."
Although no one could have forecasted Thomas's superb play (29 teams wouldn't have passed on him if he was such a surefire bet), it's not like he came out of nowhere. As former goalie Gerry Cheevers noted, ''Every place he's been, he's been a top goaltender. He's very intelligent in reading plays. It enables him to get in good position."
Thomas submitted 15 shutouts in the Finnish Elite League last season, more than all the other teams in the league combined. Before you start in with your Scandinavian wisecracks, keep in mind there was a lockout in effect, and there were many top NHL players trying to put the puck past Thomas on any given night. Few succeeded. He led the league in games, wins, and GAA, earning MVP honors. Even so, he felt that after eight seasons, his opportunity at a regular NHL gig had come and gone.
''I had actually made peace with the fact I wasn't going to get my chance," he acknowledged. ''I let the dream die, so to speak. I was going to be happy playing in Finland. Then, all of a sudden, Boston stuck the carrot under my nose and I was back chasing the dream again."
Thomas is an easy guy to root for. He is a humble, American-born goalie who was the 217th pick in the 1994 draft. Up until a few months ago, he tooled around in a '98 Taurus. He has three adorable kids, has impeccable manners, and is -- you guessed it -- just happy for the opportunity.
''I'm very excited for him," O'Connell said. ''He's worked hard for this. I hope it continues."
Isn't that what we all are wondering? Can Thomas sustain his play, and will the Bruins follow suit? It's no accident the team's turnaround has coincided with Thomas's ascension. Still, it seems a bit premature to write off Raycroft, particularly considering how porous the defense was back when he was in net. One thing the embattled O'Connell has learned is not to set anything in stone.
''We had the Rookie of the Year in net two years ago," O'Connell said. ''The problem is your performance is so magnified by the position. There might be some other second-year guys who aren't playing as well, but they're not goalies. If you're a goalie, you're going to be exposed."
''I don't care who you are, if you're a goalie, you won't go through your career without struggling," said Cheevers. ''The key is for the individual to get out of the funk."
Conversely, if you are a goalie that stands on your head for 10 straight games, you try your best not to change a thing. Along the way, you can win an awful lot of hearts in this town.
Tim Thomas is the No. 1 goaltender for the Black and Gold for the foreseeable future. He knows the pitfalls that come with the job, but who cares? He's been waiting nine years for this. Let the good times roll.
He'll worry about standing on his feet later.
Jackie MacMullan is a Globe columnist. Her e-mail address is email@example.com.


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on 07/01/2014 - 09:26 pm
Category: Latest News
THE World heritage listed BLUE MOUNTAINS AREA is not to be missed. The Blue Mountains and Lithgow regions were affected by horrific bush fires during mid 2013. Thankfully the fires were controlled and extinguished by our brave and skilful Fire Department and State Emergency Services.
The Blue Mountains is truly a wonderful place that's full of fun activities for the whole family. Summer in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region offers a diverse range of vibrant events including Grand Arch, followed by Leura Shakespeare Festival - January 11 to 25, The Lady Luck Festival celebration of ever ...
Sydney New Years Eve Program
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 30/12/2013 - 11:53 am
Category: Latest News
The Sydney New Year's Eve program features many sensational events leading up to the Midnight Fireworks!
Engineers without Boarders pop-up 12am - 7pm
Showcasing a number of live pop-up sites around Sydney including Wynyard Park, Pirrama Park and NAB House, 255 George Street.
Aerial Acrobatics 6pm
Above Sydney Harbour you will see a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics by Matt Hall
Fire Tug Water Display 7pm
Watch Ted Noffs fire tug blast tonnes of water into the skies of Sydney Harbour.
Aborigonal and Torres Strait Islander Smoke Ceremony 7:30pm
White smoke will emerge and flows across the waters of Sydney Harbour from Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
Kids at Australian Museum
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 19/12/2013 - 10:39 pm
Category: Latest News
If you're looking to keep the kids happy these holidays then we suggest heading to Australian Museum!
Australian Museum has loads of great activities running through the school holidays, incliding puppet shows and cookie making classes!
To find out more head to Australian Museum.
Persuasion - US propaganda posters fr...
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 18/12/2013 - 08:25 pm
Category: Latest News
Persuasion - US propaganda posters from WWII opens this Thursday 19 December at Australian National Maritime Museum.
American propaganda posters of the First World War used graphic imagery to illicit raging hatred of the enemy.
American propaganda posters from the Second World War are subtler, and emphasise the importance of saving time, money and resources.
The posters in Persuasion run the gamut of propaganda from the prophetic drowning hand of 'Someone talked', to the patriotic 'Bonds buy ships' and innocent 'Become a nurse' to evoke America at war on the battlefront and at home.
To find out more head to Australian National Maritime Museum.
Sydney New Years Eve 2013 from Sydney...
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 16/12/2013 - 05:15 pm
Category: Latest News
Enter 2014 with a truly unforgettable experience and a birds-eye view of Sydney during the spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display - the greatest New Year's Eve show on earth!
Enjoy spectacular views of Sydney and watch the New Year's Eve fireworks from Sydney Tower Eye - The highest New Year's Eve celebration.
Sydney Tower Eye will be runnning one SKYWALK for the 9pm fireworks display and one for the midnight fireworks display.
To find out more head to Sydney Tower Eye
Doggie Christmas Fashion Parade
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 12/12/2013 - 04:25 pm
Category: Latest News
Bring your dog along to Fitzroy Gardens December 15 from 2pm!
Be sure to dress up your pooch in something Christmasy and be in the running for prizes donated by local Potts Point pet boutique Paws Point
To find out more click here
Christmas Artisan Food Market
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 11/12/2013 - 08:23 pm
Category: Latest News
The cream of Sydney's artisan food movement are coming together for a special Christmas market at the World Heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks Museum - Wednesday 18 December 4 - 9pm.
The market will be filled with over 40 stalls featuring the finest of Sydney's artisan food makers who have an eye for using local, seasonal and sustainable produce
The day will be filled with live music and a gift wrapping station to make sure you have everything for Christmas.
For more details visit the Real Food Projects site here
Calling all One Direction fans!
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 10/12/2013 - 10:25 pm
Category: Latest News
Madame Tussauds are taking the One Direction wax figures on an excursion this Thursday 12/12/13.
The 1D wax figures will be taking in the sights of Sydney and Madame Tussauds want YOU to join them!
The wax figures will be outside the Museum of Contemporary Arts at Circular Quay at 8am.
Make sure you're wearing your finest 1D gear – there will be prizes for the best dressed fans!
Come down to get a chance to see the famous boys up-close!
Own Our House - Help Support Australi...
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 09/12/2013 - 05:24 pm
Category: Latest News
Today The Sydney Opera House launched 'Own Our House', a unique fundraising campaign that gives people in Australia and around the world the opportunity to show their support for the Opera House by buying a virtual tile on the tallest sail.
Over four decades Sydney Opera House has delighted visitors from around the world and transformed Australia through the liberating power of art and ideas. Yet, as a 40-year-old building, it is in need of renewal!
When you buy a virtual tile you will help ensure our icon continues to inspire artists, audiences and visitors for many generations to come. The Own Our House campaign will first and foremost support renewal of the building.
Merlin Annual Pass 20% Off
by whatsoninsydney.com.au
on 05/12/2013 - 07:14 pm
Category: Latest News
The new Merlin Annual Pass is a great way to save money on your days out.
It gives you 12 months unlimited entry to eleven top attractions and a host of perks. Plus for a limited time only you can get 20% off!
To find out more click here


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A P-I reader wrote me a lovely note about the Duran Duran preview I wrote for Wednesday night's show at WaMu Theater and then let me know she had won a radio contest that would allow her to meet Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor.
Of course, then I had to ask her what made her fall in love — and stay in love — with Duran Duran, and suggested she relay details of her meeting with them. This would be the seventh Duran Duran show she'd seen, and she told me it was the best. (Maybe because she was riding the high of meeting them?)
Liz Amsbry, 38, of Kirkland, a married mom of two young daughters, entered a contest on bebo.com and found out Wednesday her dream of meeting the band was going to come true. It's a longtime love affair.
"As an overly contemplative 13-year-old girl growing up in Oklahoma, I knew from the
first moment I saw Duran Duran on MTV that we were soulmates. I still remember sitting in front of the TV watching snow, waiting for the exact moment that MTV would hit the airwaves — so you can see how ripe I was for this blissful and escapist influence of which Duran Duran was the pure embodiment. Twenty-five years later, I'm a bit wiser and I realize that Simon is not going to whisk me away to get married on the back of an elephant in Sri Lanka."
She was afraid she frightened me with her enthusiasm, but I get the fan thing, especially being one myself and writing about Durandy.
Here are some snippets from her meeting with the guys:
— "First we met Simon. He came in the room and sucked up all of the air somehow. I started to lose consciousness and some kind person held me up. All I could do was cry and make funny sounds. … He asked about the contest I won, and when I told him about my "question for Duran Duran" — do you know how much I LOVE you guys??? — he threw back his platinum blond head and laughed and laughed."
— On John: "He was so insanely good looking. … I remember telling him about the tie that I sent him for his birthday and the cute thank-you note that I received from his parents, and he got a huge kick out of that. I can tell you this — John Taylor smells like heaven."
— On Roger: "Then I see Roger in the doorway and scream his name. Roger was so genuine and it was charming the way he seemed so surprised with his reception. I told him how happy we were to have him back, that the band is just not right without him and made him promise to never, ever leave."
— On Nick: "In a panic, I realized — where's Nick??? On cue, he came through the door looking fabulous. Again, he was genuine and charming and very conversational. I told him how much better looking he is in person and he seemed delighted to hear this. It's true! And the cutest thing was that he was carrying his makeup bag. I told him that I've always wanted to ask him about the boucle sweater he wore on the Seven and the Ragged Tiger tour — wasn't he hot in that? Did he sweat in there? He thought for a minute as I kept describing it and he said, 'Yes, yes actually I was really hot!'"


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Go to Arthurhungry.com and check out this story:
Some people think Pho Shizzle could be a fake. I'll give you the arthur hungry guarantee that Pho Bich Nga does in fact exist. It's in Vancouver, on Kingsway, and I took the picture myself! We didn't actually try it though as we were there at like 4pm in between meals. That will be for another day…"


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Conn. Volunteers Prep for Smallpox Shots
Published 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 23, 2003
Connecticut is becoming the first state to start vaccinating health care workers against smallpox because the nation cannot wait until it is attacked to start the process, the public health commissioner said Friday.
Health care workers who volunteered to receive the inoculations so they could respond to a bioterrorism attack prepared to roll up their sleeves for the shots Friday afternoon.
Ultimately, the government hopes to vaccinate nearly 500,000 health workers across the country so they could treat patients in an attack.
The first shots were to be given to 20 officials from Connecticut's Department of Public Health and medical personnel from UConn Health Care Center. Friday is the first day that a law protecting those giving the shots from lawsuits takes effect.
The Connecticut team was expected to travel to various state hospitals in mid-February, administering the vaccine to other doctors, nurses and nurse-practitioners who volunteer for the program.
The vaccine itself can cause a handful of serious reactions and even death, and some health care workers and hospitals have refused to take part.
But Dr. Joxel Garcia, the state's public health commissioner, said the nation cannot wait.
"Instead of being stuck in the questions, we're looking for answers," he said Friday.
About 20 states have requested the vaccine for members of smallpox response teams. Nebraska, Vermont and Los Angeles County have received vaccine shipments already but were waiting at least until next week to proceed with the vaccinations.
The California Nurses Association on Thursday urged hospitals in that state not to participate in the program, saying there was no proof a smallpox attack is likely.
In a recent survey, 63 percent of 2,600 nurses responding said they would get the smallpox shot, 13 percent said they wouldn't and 24 percent were undecided, according to the National Network for Immunization Information, a coalition of several health trade groups.
In Connecticut, where health officials hope to vaccinate about 6,000 workers _ an average of 150 per hospital _ the early response was much lower.
Christopher Cannon, of the Office of Emergency Preparedness for the Yale-New Haven Health System, has overseen vaccine education programs at 17 hospitals in southern Connecticut. He said those hospitals are averaging between 20 and 30 volunteers.
"It's not overwhelming," Cannon said. "I think there are a lot of people sitting on the fence at this point, waiting to see how the first phase goes."
The decision is complicated by several issues, including possible side effects and the perception that the threat of a smallpox attack is relatively low.
The last natural case of smallpox occurred in Somalia in 1977. The last case in the United States was more than 50 years ago. Routine vaccinations here stopped in 1972, but the vaccination program was reintroduced in December 2002 by the government amid fear the disease could return in an act of bioterror.
Still, the risk of such an attack is unknown, and the chances that any given person will encounter the virus are particularly small. Meanwhile, the risks of the vaccine are well documented: Based on historical information, as many as 40 people out of every million being vaccinated for the first time will face life-threatening reactions, and one or two will die.
On the Net:
Connecticut bioterrorism information: http://18.104.22.168
CDC on smallpox: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/facts.asp


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Archive for June 5, 2017
Six Tips to Speed Up a Slow Office Network
Every business owner wants their facilities to be fully functional. An essential function of nearly every business is having a reliable network. Businesses with slow network connections will likely experience both frustrated customers and employees. Luckily, there are ways to ensure your office has fast wireless internet speeds. In this post, you will learn six causes of a slow office network.


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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Referees, Judges, Mistakes, and Do-Overs
I have been fascinated by the reaction to the officiating errors in last month's Oklahoma-Oregon game. The refs blew two calls late in the game that helped lead to Oregon's win--1)Allowing Oregon's recovery of its onside kick that did not travel ten yards (and the replay official failed to overturn the call, although it showed pretty clearly on the replay); 2) On the same possssion, calling pass interference on Oklahoma on a pass that was tipped at the line of scrimmage.
Two things came out of the controversy. First, the Pac-10 suspended the officiating crew for one week and the replay official (a veteran official who received death threats -- not protected expression, by the way--from Oklahoma fans) took a leave for the remainder of the season. Second, Oklahoma's President argued that the game should not count as a loss for his team, because of the officiating mistakes.
I think both of these tell us things about judges and the judicial system.
As to the first, this is why there is so much debate of late about "judicial independence." And this is why the Constitution provides federal judges with tenure during "good behaviour" (which, in practice, means life tenure) and a guaranteed salary. The idea is that judges should not be sanctioned for making what they believe in good faith to be the proper decision in particular cases. Even if the judge was, in some objective sense, "wrong" (which is more determinate in sports than in law). We do not want the specter of punishment hanging over officials' heads. Mistakes happen. But we want them to continue to make their best, most fearless decisions without concern for personal consequences if they are wrong. That only makes judges hesitant--and more likely to err.
But the Pac-10 did what many leagues and conferences are doing more frequently. The office, having had two days to review a video multiple times, can determine that an official's spur-of-the-moment decision was wrong. And, under pressure from fans and teams--who had the chance to review the same video--feel compelled to take some action to show that mistakes will not be tolerated. But I wonder how effective this is in preventing future mistakes.
As to the second, one of the things the judicial system favors is finality--once a case is resolved (through all layers of appeal, etc.) it is over. We will not reopen or let a party out of a final judgment, except in rare circumstances. Rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure sets out limited (and time-bound) grounds for reopening and getting relief from a final judgment. Those grounds do not include that the court "got it wrong." This is especially true where the issue the court got wrong was not the end decision, but an earlier decision (for example, a decision excluding a piece of evidence) leading up to (and perhaps causing) that end result.
But this is what Oklahoma's President is asking for. His argument is that the officials made incorrect decisions on a couple of plays during the game , resulting in his team losing (a result that likely would not have occurred absent those mistakes). Therefore, his team should be relieved from the final judgment and not have it count as a loss. That is not something the judicial system would recognize, at least in the context of a civil action.
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I've never been a fan of call review by instant replay. Officials are as much a part of any sporting event as the athletes; quarterbacks throw interceptions, pitchers throw wild pitches, nobody is challenging those plays. Mistakes are an integral part of the human experience. Sports are a part of that experience; we should accept mistakes and get on with the game!
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Tag Archives: Chris Charnley
SU elections in video – interviews and analysis
A unique view of campaigns, interviews with Jonathan Holmes, Phil Krstic and Chris Charnley as well as the mood on campus – rewatch the SU election special videos.
Countdown to SU elections begins as nominations open
As the nomination period opens for the 2011 Students' Union elections it seems there is some new blood and that we will have to say goodbye to some familiar faces.
How education cuts will affect Lincoln
How the University of Lincoln will be affected by the cuts to higher education funding will be discussed at the LPAC in an event at 5pm on Wednesday, February 23rd.
Tuition fee protest planned for MP's surgery postponed
A protest against the rise in tuition fees will not take place on Friday after the cancellation of Lincoln MP Karl McCartney's appearance at the City Hall for his advice surgery.
Charnley claims Lincoln MP 'uneducated' about higher education
Chris Charnley, Lincoln Students' Union president, has labelled Karl McCartney, Lincoln's Tory MP, "uneducated" about higher education.
University may blow a million on bridge to save 2 minute walk
The University of Lincoln may pay out a whopping £1.1million for a new on-campus bridge to be built, despite making "vital" cut backs earlier this year.
Few Lincoln students register to vote?
Sources with the Electoral Commission told The Linc few Lincoln students have registered to vote, but the SU is in denial mode and say otherwise.
Student Council: chair reform, railway bridge and accommodation
A motion to reform the chair, plus updates on the railway bridge and accommodation were the main topics of the final Student Council of the year.
Show me some more late-night library love
Rose Forman is at her most productive in the early hours of the morning, which is why she uses the 24-hour library service – when it's available. She wants more and here's why.
Student Council: officer blogs, new building and discrimination
Heated discussion on SU officer blogs, confusion over the new Business and Law Faculty building, and efforts to quell discrimination against students with difficulties were the big topics of the 9th Student Council.


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Blogging NPR- How to Encourage Your Child's Intellectual Growth
We've all heard the theories that once a child is categorized as "smart" or "slow" they tend to live up that standard. NPR had a great article this week that examines what children believe about their intelligence from a slightly different angle.
Child Development, a scientific journal, found that kids will do better in school if they're taught that their intelligence will actually grow. If a student thinks their intelligence is fixed at a certain level, apparently, they just won't do as well.
Psychologist Carol Dweck talks more about this "growth mindset" intelligence in her book, "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success".
So while we want our children to believe they're intelligent, it seems even more important for them to believe their intelligence can grow. Good to know.


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Meredith Grey miraculously made it through another killer season finale, but Richard Webber may not be so lucky. Here's all you need to know before 'Grey's Anatomy' returns Thursday. VPC


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We could soon see a tram on the main streets of The Hills again.
On Tuesday, Premier Mike Baird announced his government would fund a feasibility study to bring light rail to The Hills, connecting to Castle Hill, Parramatta and the city.
The first tram arrived in The Hills in 1910 and the last tram ran in the early 1930s.
HISTORY LESSON: Click here to read about the Castle Hill tram.
"The light rail is essentially not that dissimilar to a tram," Baulkham Hills MP David Elliott said.
"The reason the tram was ripped up in 1932 was because it was costing the state £1700 a year.
"Because [a tram] can jointly be used on a road it would suggest to me light rail would be similar.
"Given that Parramatta boasts Hills residents as its single-biggest employment source, I think there is a very compelling case to have a light rail or tram service in The Hills.
"I'm prepared to have a public debate."
But The Hills mayor Michelle Byrne said the feasibility study must consider Carlingford.
"The residents and businesses of Carlingford are used to disappointment when it comes to public transport — but it doesn't have to be this way," Cr Byrne said.
"I would certainly support a Western Sydney Light Rail line which the Premier has referred
to as the missing link. But I would only support
it if Carlingford is part of the network."
Cr Byrne said that with only one train to Clyde every hour and infrequent bus services, Carlingford's 21,000 residents were severely under-serviced by public transport.
Parramatta lord mayor John Chedid said his council's light rail study had identified potential stops along a two-line network: a Macquarie Park line and a Castle Hill line.
"From Parramatta, the Castle Hill line follows Windsor Road to Baulkham Hills and through the Castle Hill trading zone to Castle Hill and interchange to the North West Rail Link," Cr Chedid said.
■ Parramatta to Macquarie Park via Carlingford;
■ Parramatta to Castle Hill via Old Northern Road;
■ Parramatta to Liverpool via the T-way;
■ Parramatta to Rouse Hill;
■ Parramatta to Ryde via Victoria Road;
■ Parramatta to Sydney CBD via Parramatta Road;
■ Parramatta to Macquarie Park via Eastwood (proposed by Parramatta Council);
■ Parramatta to Castle Hill via Windsor Road (proposed by Parramatta Council).


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Short Stories
Entry No. 28
October 17, 2004
The 48th Hour
Well, I sit here in front of a fire, listening to the chatter of my three companions at a little beach off of the highway just south of Mulege. I think about how things come to be and how karma works. I am truly amazed.
A few days ago, Matt informed me that he would not be able to continue the trip. His girlfriend, Deeana, unfortunately had a stroke and Matt decided the right thing to do is to go back and be with her and help her through it. I admire him for doing this as I've learned that this trip is something he's wanted to do and has been really excited about it. I also can't help but consider that he may be happy to part. He might be fed up with me as we're both pretty headstrong and have our own way of doing things. I always try and remember he's got 20 years on me and probably knows quite a bit more about certain things.
After hearing the news I confided in someone very close who told me not to think about it for 48 hours. It is very good advice and I plan on applying this approach to future situations. Nevertheless, I need to practice at it. It was very hard not to try to come up with a solution as soon as possible. Me being me, I thought about every possible reaction to this. No Matt means no compañero. No compañero means tough trip. It means sola. Very sola. I thought of what I would do. I would definitely get to La Paz and then see how I felt. I thought about riding my bike until it broke and then head home but I realized my problems have been nil which could mean getting to Chile and biking back because the damn bike isn't broken yet. I thought and thought and thought and came up with "we'll see".
At around the 48th hour, as Matt and I were leaving San Ignacio, we came upon Orian and Will. Two amazing characters that we have come to know and admire. And just guess where they are headed? A little town you may be familiar with called Ushuaia in Argentina.
After spending a few days with them, they left us in Loreto as I am preparing for my business trip to Puebla and Matt is heading home to Deeana. Who knows if I'll meet up with Orian and Will in La Paz or thereafter, but just meeting them when I did is a good enough omen for me.
I think I am going to be OK. Something will work out. Karma will continue to amaze me.
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The United States is currently absorbed in a national debate on whether, how and to what degree the current way that healthcare is provided to the people of this country should be changed. While words like 'public option', 'individual mandate' and 'national insurance exchange' are bandied about in the nation's capital and town halls across the nation, those in power seem to forget the primary issues confronting them: that 46.3 million individuals lack health insurance because it costs too much, and that the price of health insurance coverage is so high because the market for health insurance is not competitive.
Competition among health insurance companies is currently being strangled by the way health insurance companies are regulated. Every state has its own regulatory code applying to the sale of health insurance. Any company wishing to sell health insurance in a given state must offer consumers a plan that conforms to that state's regulations and be certified by the state's regulatory body.
Thus, any company wishing to sell insurance on a national scale must offer fifty versions of each plan: one for each state's population. The administrative costs of a company that attempted to do this would sky-rocket — and indeed, 31 percent of all healthcare spending in the private sector is administrative. Because the cost of offering health insurance plans in multiple states is so high, insurance companies choose only to offer insurance in one or a few states. The result of this is a lack of competition in each state's market for health insurance — and, according to Professor Monika Lopez-Anuarbe, the economics Department's expert on health economics, "thirty-four states have such a concentrated health insurance industry that two to three companies dominate over 75 percent of the population in those states".
In these states, consumers have almost no choice regarding from whom they can buy insurance. This allows companies to hike prices without fear of losing their customers; and, since all the companies selling insurance in a given state can very easily collude to raise prices, health insurance for many has become unaffordable, forcing people to go without it.
And because health insurers can raise prices without the threat of losing their market share, they have little reason to cut their costs — if their profits go down, they can always just jack up their premiums.
To solve this problem, Congress should create a system of rules governing all health insurance sold across the nation to replace the fragmented state-based system of regulation. Congress could pick and choose which of the regulations currently in place in many states to include under this system — the most important issue is not what these regulations are, but whether they are implemented uniformly on a national scale.
Implementing these national rules, and legislating out of existence the authority of the states to choose who can and can't sell insurance within their borders, will open the health insurance market to competition as every company currently able to sell insurance in only one or a few states is able to sell it in every state. This competition will force insurers to lower their prices to attract more customers; then, as prices drop nationwide, insurers will be forced to find new ways to cut their costs in order to continue making a profit or go out of business.
Competition will cut healthcare costs in the private sector across the board, and leave those companies that have the lowest costs with the largest market share.
The issue of the lack of coverage for so many Americans can be traced to the high costs of health insurance, and the surge in these costs over the past three decades can be traced to the lack of competition in health insurance markets.
Tearing down the barriers to a national health insurance market will open health insurers to competition, creating a race among insurers to cut costs in order to offer a lower price for their insurance coverage.
It is not the private sector itself, but rather the strangulation of competition in the private sector, that has made healthcare in the United States the complicated mess that it is today.


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Juvenile justice advocate receives ACU honorary doctorate
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
8 May 2008: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is proud to have awarded an honorary doctorate to Eugene Cullity for his service to the juvenile justice system and his community service to the people of Victoria. The former judge and Youth Parole Board Chairman delivered the Occasional Address at ACU's Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Tuesday 6 May.
"The name of Eugene Cullity is synonymous with care for the young offenders of our Victorian society, and rightly so. Eugene Cullity devoted the best years of his professional and distinguished legal career to ensuring that these juveniles were treated with justice and with appropriate fairness," said ACU Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven.
Eugene Cullity began his career as a barrister and solicitor with Justice John Stark. In 1975 he was appointed a Queen's Counsel, and two years later was appointed a judge of the County Court specialising in Criminal Law. He served on the Bench for 26 years.
Seven years after his appointment as a judge, he was appointed chairman of the Youth Parole Board of Victoria, revolutionising the way young offenders were treated during his 18-year tenure.
"Eugene Cullity worked tirelessly for the rehabilitation of youth," Professor Craven said. "The young offenders who appeared before him always found a man of sensitivity, ethical concern and compassion. He was able to balance concern for the individual and justice, each with an ability to achieve the best outcome for the young person's future rehabilitation."
Eugene Cullity's tireless work on the Bench and his chairmanship of the Youth Parole and Residential Boards were matched by his equally generous community service to Bethlehem Hospital and especially his commitment to palliative care of patients and those with chronic neurological illnesses. For six years, he served as chair of the Bethlehem Hospital Board of Management.
Since his retirement in 2003, Eugene Cullity has maintained a range of service activities, serving as the Deputy Chair of the Legal Professional Tribunal and patron of the Jesuit Social Services Community Justice Program.
Australian Catholic University (ACU) established as Australia's only Catholic, national, publicly funded university is open to all. The University empowers its students and staff with a strong sense of social responsibility and concern for the moral and ethical dimensions of their study and their professional and personal lives.
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By Josh Patrick
NEW YORK (AdviceIQ) -- You might know the worth of your business, but odds are you don't. Determining your business's value can be tricky -- and potentially critical to your quality of life in retirement.
Here are factors and formulas to consider.
Owner's benefit. The easy way to figure your business' worth uses a multiple of cash flow. Average your past three years' owner's benefit and multiply by a number between three and six.
The hard part: figuring out owner's benefit in the first place, the profit that the business creates plus its non-cash expenses, excess cash you pay yourself. In some cases, your business is worth more or less than the multiple of owner's benefit (sometimes also called seller's discretionary income).
Several values at the same time. The real value of your business, of course, depends on the buyer, as well as why and how much that buyer wants your company.
If your prospective buyer wants your business for investment purposes, your multiple is lower. Persuading a buyer to own your business for its strategic or intellectual capital value raises your multiple.
Also think about who the next owner is. If that person comes from your family or from among your current managers, look for a lower value. If the prospective owner comes from outside, you can look for a higher value.
If you don't find a buyer, face that squarely and confront a liquidation value for your company.
Be realistic. If you're like most owners, you need the value of your business to fund at least part of your retirement. Wax too optimistic about the worth of your business and you can make faulty, maybe disastrous, assumptions about how much in other savings you need for later years.
Play it safe. Use lower values rather than higher for your company and its sale. Plan for the worst and hope for the best.
Put yourself in a potential buyer's shoes. Buyers must figure out how to pay for your business and where that money can come from. Do the same: Look at your business as if you want to buy it. If you think your business is worth X, ask yourself -- honestly -- if you are willing to pay that price.
Once you reach putting pen to paper, head off all surprises. The Small Business Administration recommends that your final sales agreement contain all terms of the purchase. (An attorney's review is also wise.)
This agreement defines everything bought in the business, including assets, customer lists, intellectual property and good will. Other items to address in the agreement: a non-compete covenant; any future adjustments you or the buyer want; payment terms; inventory included in the sale; access to any business information; operational management of the business before closing; all parties' fees; and the date of closing.
Don't corrode your own benefit from the sale with careless mistakes or potential misunderstandings.
Knowing your business' worth fits into a good financial plan. Most business owners won't get enough from selling a business to completely fund retirement. Still, your business likely ranks as your most valuable asset; knowing its worth helps you decide how much more you need to save so you can afford to retire.
Scenario planning helps: Take different values and see how each outcome and possible sale price affects your retirement.
You spent years building your business. Sell it carefully and get all you can for your own future.-- By Josh Patrick, CFP, founding principal of Stage 2 Planning Partners in South Burlington, Vt. He contributes to the New York Times' "You're the Boss" blog and works with owners of privately held businesses helping them create business and personal value. You can learn more about his objective review process at his website.
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