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By Professor Alice Bergel, Ph.D.
Who is this man – Albert Schweitzer? Why does the world stand in awe of him, and why have we, at Chapman, acquired a collection of Schweitzer memorabilia, a part of which we display permanently on our campus?
Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, philosopher, musicologist, organist, organ-builder and physician, and he achieved greatness in all these fields. He was truly a "Renaissance man." But he was more: he was a thinker who lived his philosophy. He found a definition of "good" and "evil" which everyone can understand and live by:
"Good is maintaining, furthering, heightening life; evil is destroying, harming, hindering life."
This is the core of his "Reverence for Life." At this time when there seems to be a danger of losing all respect for life, Schweitzer's message is compelling for us all.
The story of Schweitzer's life is the story of the development of his thought and its translation into action. Therefore, the Chapman exhibit follows Schweitzer's life story step by step, starting in an Alsatian village with his experience of the suffering of human beings and animals; leading through his education, his varied activities, studies, and scholarly, pastoral, and musical achievements to the establishment, in 1913, of his hospital in Lambarene in what was then French Equatorial Africa and is now the Republic of Gabon; and ending with the help he brought to untold Africans, who, had it not been for him, would have died in agony.
Why did Schweitzer decide to give up his successful career at the age of 30 in order to study medicine and become a jungle doctor? The statue of the African man, in the town of Colmar, the picture of which occupies a prominent place in the exhibit, told the young Schweitzer of the plight of the African natives. These people were helpless victims of pain that could be taken from them if a physician were available; yet no physician would go to that hot, humid, and dangerous place. So Schweitzer decided to go – and in order to bring the needed help, he first took up the study of medicine.
As you walk through this exhibit, you will see Schweitzer's struggle against nature in the jungle; the setback he experienced when he had to abandon his hospital and was interned as an enemy alien during the First World War; the enormous effort he had to put forth to rebuild the hospital after the war; his opposition to nuclear weapons and involvement in peace work, for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize; and the recognition that finally came to him when people all over the world realized that his humble work in the jungle could become a model for the moral regeneration of human beings everywhere.Click here for more on the Exhibit and Collection!


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Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (M.S.)
Students graduating with a M.S. in I/O Psychology will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the historical foundations of I/O psychology.
- Knowledge of the theory, methodologies, and data analytic procedures used to conduct research in organizational settings.
- Ability to synthesize and critically evaluate psychological theory and research as they relate to human cognition and behavior in organizations.
- Knowledge related to the two core content domains within the field: personnel psychology (e.g., selection, training, and performance management) and organizational psychology (e.g., motivation, leadership, job attitudes, and group/team performance).
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The Day of the Jackal, The Dogs of War, The Odessa File: the books of Frederick Forsyth have helped define the international thriller as we know it today. Combining meticulous research with crisp narratives and plots as current as the headlines, Forsyth shows us the world as it is in a way that few have ever been able to equal.
And the world as it is today is a very scary place.
When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they instantly galvanize, but to do what? They know nothing about it: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant someone. Or is it?
The Afghan is Izmat Khan, a five-year prisoner of Guantanamo Bay and a former senior commander of the Taliban. The Afghan is also Colonel Mike Martin, a 25-year-old veteran of war zones around the world; a dark, lean man born and raised in Iraq. In an attempt to stave off disaster, the intelligence agencies will try to do what no one has ever done before, pass off a Westerner as an Arab among Arabs, and pass off Martin as the trusted Khan.
It will require extraordinary preparation, and then extraordinary luck, for nothing can truly prepare Martin for the dark and shifting world into which he is about to enter. Or for the terrible things he will find there.
Filled with remarkable detail and compulsive drama, The Afghan is further proof that Forsyth is truly master of suspense.
©2006 Frederick Forsyth; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Recorded Books, LLC. All rights reserved.
"A cut above...other post-9/11 spy thrillers." (Publishers Weekly)
"When it comes to espionage, international intrigue, and suspense, Frederick Forsyth is a master." (The Washington Post)
"Slow Part 1 - Great Part 2"
Part 1 is slow. You can start at Part 2 and it will stand on it's own as a great story.
Forsyths 'The Day of the Jackal' is one of my all time favorites so I had high hopes for 'The Afghan', but was diappointed. In fact half way through it almost became my first ever abandoned Audible selevtion, but I perservered to the end. The first half is very heavy on passive voice back story. The second half picks up somewhat, but not enough. There is one big hole in the plot and the finale is a rather abrupt anti climax.
The narrators voice is very clear throughout, but rather boring.
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"Hard to follow --- many parts were TEDIOUS!"
Mr. Forsyth is usually a very good listen. However there were many parts of the book that just seemed to cause me to drift off to other thoughts. Then I would have to backup and listen to the same part over again.
The narrator had something to do with tediousness of the story --- he seemed to "plod" along with little enthusiasm.
"A great peek into terror networks"
This is a tremendous sagea of the very optimistic view of the west's views, understanding & response to one of the multiple, far fetches terrorist plots against the west designed to surpass 9-11.... that said, it's well written, engaging & believable on the personal level.
"Reader's Voice Complements Tension"
The reader (Robert Powell) is perfect. The tension builds and the plot is interesting. Very entertaining, I thought. In the last quarter, the plot wobbles but it works overall.
"Another Good Forsyth book"
Not his best but well written and altough it was not completly beleivable for me it was still a good listen and I recommend it.
"Not Forsyth's best"
I will have to agree that this is not Forsyth's best effort. Although I very much enjoy a book that lays the background for the plot I felt that he went just a bit too far and it bordered on boring. If you can make it through part one things will pick up. It ended up being a difficult listen for me. It took me much longer to get through The Afghan at just over 10 hrs than it did to get the 40+ hr "The Company" by Robert Littell. Save this one for a credit that you need to burn and have nothing else that captures your attention.
"The Afghan"
I'm normally drawn to authors like Patricia Cornwell and Dean Koontz. Intrigued by the title of this book, I decided to buy it.
It is an excellently written book. The narration keeps you interested throughout. I was captivated by the story line.
This book is a listen!
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"Very Ho Hum"
I must agree with everyone so far. The plot was very drawn out and somewhat boring. The author did do a nice job with some details, but otherwise do not waste a credit on the book!!!!
"Somewhere In Between"
The reviewers of this book either loved it or hated it, thought the plot profound or boring, and the reader great or dreadful. My view is that it is one of the few books that I think I would have been better off reading - and not because of the reader.
The problem with this book in audible format is that the multiple sub-plots and characters are switched between abruptly and frequently. I have to believe that in written format that there are double spaced lines or some other visual clue that would alert you to the change. In audible format I often missed those cues. Further, it is one of the worst books to "rewind" that I have ever encountered. If you had an interruption or lost concentration and tried to return to where you were in the story, it was very difficult to find the break point.
I certainly would not discourage anyone from buying this in audible format if your reading time is all verbal. If you have time to read in written format, however, I think that would be a better way to go.
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Long ago, when businesses kept sensitive information locked away in file cabinets and safes, it was relatively cheap and easy to store valuable data and control who had access to it. Today, enterprises invest millions in security, storage, and compliance technologies -- all in the name of increasing visibility into where vital electronic information lives and how it is being defended.
Despite those efforts, most experts and customers admit that in most companies the process of tracking down every piece of valuable company data -- and applying the appropriate tools to shield information from unwanted access or misuse -- remains in its beginning stages.
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The heart of the matter is visibility. Enterprises feel uncertain whether today's technologies are providing an accurate sense of where things stand or are merely creating a false sense of security.
Seeing blind spots
When forensic experts called in by businesses to investigate external data breaches and insider threats tell their stories, the traumatic events that lead to brand-trashing headlines and regulatory punishment are most often based in the business' lack of knowledge of where its sensitive data is.
Enterprises are improving their ability to safeguard the stockpiles of sensitive information they know about, admit investigators, but many remain blind to additional stores of important data or the flawed processes they use to transmit information electronically. Both problems leave them vulnerable to leaks and attacks.
"In almost every case we've investigated where companies have experienced a serious data breach, the reality is that the companies didn't know they had the information where it was stolen from until it's too late and the data has been taken," says Bryan Sartin, vice president of investigative response at Cybertrust, a provider of managed security services that lists risk assessment among its specialties.
"We end up telling companies where they store their sensitive data after doing forensics when they've already had a breach," Sartin says. "In some cases it's clear that companies are only doing the bare minimum in terms of protection before one of these incidents, but the truth is that even with companies that are employing a lot of sound technologies and process they're still missing a lot of the important data repositories."
Making the job of such professionals even more difficult, Sartin says that clever hackers are already using anti-forensics techniques to hide their footprints and make it harder for investigators to trace ongoing data theft schemes.
Other security breach experts agree that businesses seem overwhelmed by the task of hunting down and protecting valued information.
"It's not that good companies aren't making an effort in this area; it just seems that they can't seem to find a way to locate the information and manage it in a way that allows them to do business and guard the data from every conceivable threat," says Kevin Mandia, chief executive of security service provider Mandiant.


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Deep Brain Stimulation
Treatment Overview
Deep brain stimulation uses electrical impulses to stimulate a target area in the brain. The stimulation affects movement by altering the activity in that area of the brain. The procedure does not destroy any brain tissue. And stimulation can be stopped at any time by turning off the device that supplies the electrical impulses.
Surgery is required to implant the equipment that produces the electrical stimulation. You are awake during the procedure (your scalp is numbed and you won't feel any pain), because you must work with the surgeon in placing the electrodes where they will have the most benefit. A small hole is drilled in your skull, and tiny wire electrodes are placed in your brain. A small battery-powered device (generator) similar to a pacemaker is implanted in your chest and connected to the electrodes in your brain by a wire. The procedure usually takes 3 to 4 hours, although it may take as long as 8 hours.
When the device is turned on, it sends 100 to 180 electrical pulses per minute to stimulate the specific area of the brain. You can turn the device on and off by holding a magnet against the skin over the device. Newer models can be turned on and off with a small remote control unit. The device can be programmed so that it delivers the correct level of stimulation to provide the greatest relief of symptoms.
What To Expect After Treatment
You will remain in the hospital for several days after the procedure while your doctor checks the effect of deep brain stimulation.
Why It Is Done
Deep brain stimulation may be used to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease, especially tremor, when they cannot be controlled with medicine. It is considered the surgical treatment of choice for Parkinson's disease, because it is more effective, safer, and less destructive to brain tissue than other surgical methods.
Deep brain stimulation of the thalamus is done to treat both disabling tremor caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.
Procedures that stimulate the subthalamic nucleus and the globus pallidus are done to help control a wider range of symptoms (in addition to tremor) and are used more often than stimulation of the thalamus.
Deep brain stimulation may also be used to treat severe tremor related to multiple sclerosis (MS). Deep brain stimulation usually is a last resort after all other options have been tried without success to treat MS tremor. Only people with severe tremor are candidates.
How Well It Works
Deep brain stimulation of the thalamus is effective in reducing tremor. It does not affect slow movement (bradykinesia), stiffness (rigidity), or other symptoms.1
Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus:2
There is not enough evidence to say how well deep brain stimulation of the thalamus or globus pallidus works to control motor complications or improve motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.3
Risks of deep brain stimulation include:
What To Think About
A neurologist with special training in Parkinson's disease is most often the best kind of doctor to make a decision about deep brain stimulation. If you might benefit from the operation, your neurologist can refer you to a brain surgeon with experience doing the surgery.
Deep brain stimulation may be considered as an addition to levodopa therapy, not a replacement for it. It does not cure Parkinson's disease and does not eliminate the need for medicine. The surgery can help maintain and extend the benefits of levodopa therapy. But it should not be considered for people with Parkinson's disease who also respond poorly to levodopa therapy.
One of the possible advantages of deep brain stimulation over "lesional" surgery for Parkinson's disease (such as pallidotomy) is that it can be reversed. Although the effects of lesional surgery, which involves creating a lesion or intentionally destroying a small portion of the brain, are permanent, the electrodes used in deep brain stimulation can be turned off or removed if they cause problems.
Deep brain stimulation for tremor caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) is still experimental, expensive, and not widely available.
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SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO-AM) Celebrate our nation's Independence Day with Mayor Mike Huether this Friday at the 4th of July Family Parade & Picnic at Falls Park. This event will feature a free lunch for the first 5,000 attendees, live music and entertainment, as well as a 5K run/walk and a parade down Phillips Avenue.
The event schedule for the celebration includes:
- 8 a.m.—5K fun run/walk will begin at Falls Park. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. outside the Overlook Café.
- 10 a.m.—Parade will begin at 13th Street and will travel down Phillips Avenue to Falls Park. Parade entry check-in is at the intersection of Main Avenue and 10th Street at 8:15 a.m.
- 10:15 a.m.—Access to parking lots at Falls Park will be limited, as the parade route will force the closure of Falls Park Drive at Weber Avenue. Between 10:15 and 11 a.m., parking lots at Falls Park will be accessible only from north of the park. See the map on page 2 of this news release.
- 11 a.m.—A free lunch will be served for the first 5,000 people in attendance.
- 11:30 a.m.—The Sioux Falls Municipal Band will perform.
- 12 p.m.—A short program will include the presentation of the flags, the singing of the national anthem, and a welcome address by Mayor Mike.
- 12:30 p.m.—Mogen's Heroes will perform.
- 1:30 p.m.—Bare Bodkins Theatre Shakespeare presentation will take place in the Queen Bee Mill.
For more information about all of the day's festivities, go to www.siouxfalls.org/july4.
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Oregon Law Center-Farmworker Program
Promoting Occupational Health Among Indigenous Farmworkers in Oregon
Funded by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH)
Nargess Shadbeh
Project Description:
The Project works to develop community-based strategies to address the occupational health concerns of indigenous farmworkers in Oregon and to develop innovative methods to improve the capacity of migrant farmworkers who do not speak English or Spanish to understand the hazards associated with agricultural work and increase their access to economic, health and social services. During the past two years the Project's primary focus has been on investigating the needs of indigenous speaking farmworkers to identify priorities for workplace, education, intervention and policy change. Project members have conducted eight focus groups, six with indigenous and Spanish speaking farmworkers conducted in Spanish and indigenous languages, primarily Mixteco. Project partners, especially the indigenous speaking community educators led this effort. Additionally we are in the process of completing 150 surveys of indigenous speaking and Latino farmworkers to further identify their occupational safety and health priorities including what are the preferred methods of obtaining information and training. In the third year of the Project we will develop and implement a peer educator program consistent with our aims in building and supporting leadership and problem-solving capacity among migrant and seasonal farmworkers persons speaking indigenous languages.
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- Identify priorities for workplace safety education, interventions, and policy change for farmworkers speaking indigenous languages, health providers serving this community, and other stakeholders.
- Build leadership and problem-solving capacity among persons speaking indigenous languages.
- Collaborate with community agencies, activists, and advocates serving indigenous workers to develop strategies to increase the workers' knowledge and use of resources on priority issues.
- Develop educational materials relevant to the health and safety of indigenous farmworkers and disseminate these materials via multiple mechanisms.
- Increase the agricultural community's knowledge of the needs of indigenous farmworkers.
- Develop sustainable programs to improve the health of this population and to create effective identified priorities.
- Develop a successful partnership including representatives from the farmworker communities, health providers, and environmental scientists through this Project.
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With growing internet penetration and large human capital Indians can influence world views via social networking sites.
Assume that half of India's population has an active Twitter account and they tweet/ retweet whatever is of concern to them. In the coming years, as an offshoot of globalization it is likely that these twitter account holders will have some of the world citizens as their followers. In the long run, after reading those tweets/ retweets at regular intervals there is a possibility that the citizens of the world would also get influenced by the Indian view. With a large potential to share ideas on social networking platforms (be it tweets, blogs, comments, likes or facebook shares) India can shape the world views in a big way in the near future.
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Apr 29 2013: and what if it turns out that half the population of india agrees to half the population of, say, europe, while the other half agrees with the other half respectively?
in short: it does not seem probable that there is a thing as "indian view". you have hard time finding 3 people in agreement, let alone a billion.
Apr 29 2013: not necessarily. we don't have european view either, nor american view. or rather, if we have, it is quite stupid and devastating, usually stemming from tribal thinking and xenophobia. i would rather have europe to be a huge kaleidoscope of many different views. and same for india.
(remark: in my half-educated brain, india always appeared as a place with multitude of different thoughts and surprising openness compared to countries with similar or even higher economic status)
Apr 30 2013: Thanks Krisztian Pinter for posting your views. I agree with you when you say that Indian people will have different views for different set of issues. But on issues of national interest they all will speak in unison. Reality being a socially constructed phenomenon, the way an Indian thinks or the things that he prioritizes are likely to differ from people who reside on the other side of the planet. There will be multiple viewpoints on an issue in India but possibility of overlap is wider.
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The Henry County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the death of Jimmy Bernard Tinsley, 36, from Martinsville and the malicious wounding of Brandon Denzel Eggleston, 21, of Martinsville.
Investigators say the homicide and malicious wounding stemmed from an incident that occurred at approximately 12:54 am Saturday in the parking lot of Econo Lodge (1755 Virginia Avenue Martinsville).
An individual has come forward and stated he was responsible for the injuries inflicted to Tinsley. This subject and others are cooperating in the investigation. According to witnesses, there were multiple individuals discharging firearms. Investigators are currently working to locate these individuals.
The Sheriff's Office is thoroughly investigating the incident before any charges are issued. Anyone having information regarding these crimes is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at (276) 638-8751 or the Crimestoppers Program at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $1000.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.
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Student Creates Outlets for Sustainable Passion
Last year, junior Diana Franklin drew on her well-developed passion for sustainabilityand the environment by serving the campus in two major roles, both of which she plans to continue this year. Franklin was the team manager for the Alliance to Save Energy's (ASE) Green Campus Programat UC Merced as well as the Associated Studentsat UC Merced commissioner of sustainability.
Franklin says this has always been her passion. In high school she interned for two architecture firms, which fine-tuned her interest and narrowed her focus early. Her long-term plans include designing her managementmajor and artminor to take her on the path to a master's degree in sustainable architecture.
She embraces big pictures and small details with the same enthusiasm. "I'm excited about designing custom homes, not just the exteriors, but interior design as well, and how to utilize sustainable products throughout. I imagine designing entire schools, including dorms, classrooms, administrative buildings, you name it." This makes being a student at UC Merced, where sustainability is a watchword across the board, ideal.
As project coordinator, public relations person and team manager of Green Campus at UC Merced, Franklin is honing her project management and people management skills. Green Campus is thriving on 19 campuses across California. Franklin manages three interns using the goals and standards laid out by the ASE to help guide them through the process of initiating and organizing projects on campus related to sustainability.
"This is a paid internship that requires commitment. Each intern works independently on his or her own project," she said. "They are responsible for the entire project, from beginning to end, including all the marketing. We want them to work on a project they're passionate about. The best advice I can give anyone on the team is to think about what you're interested in and make a project out of it."
Franklin knows what she's talking about. She may be the team manager, but she still has to pull her own weight and contribute her own projects to the program. Fortunately, she has some experience with that. As a sophomore, Franklin held a Water Awareness Month campaign in honor of World Water Day on March 22, followed by the Earth Week Speakers Series in April, a four-day event featuring two guest speakers each day. Multiple elements throughout the projects had to support the dual purpose to educate and raise awareness while engaging the audience, and with that in mind, she chose the more intimate and comfortable Bobcat Lair for the speaker series and had it catered, just to provide a little extra incentive for people to show up.
"One person told me as he was leaving that it was like a breath of fresh air to get this information this way, rather than just sitting in the classroom. He really enjoyed the opportunity to learn in a different setting," Franklin said. "I got a lot of great, informal feedback, which has encouraged me to think about more formal methods for gathering feedback. I'm excited to repeat the Earth Week Speaker Series this year."
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Modex 2012: Kardex Remstar offers automated storage choices
To round out its line of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), Kardex Remstar (Booth 2914) is showcasing the Element vertical lift module and the Megamat RS vertical carousel.
"With the addition of the Element VLM and the newly redesigned Megamat RS vertical carousel, we now offer a complete line of storage solutions," said Christina Dube, marketing manager at Kardex Remstar. From small, independently operated units to large, fully integrated systems, we have a solution for every application."
Offered for those just stepping into automated storage, the Element VLM increases storage density at an affordable cost. The unit features vertically arranged storage trays that are delivered by extractor platform to the operator at an ergonomic access opening. "The Element VLM is a great product for companies looking to start dynamic storage without making a major capital investment," said Dube.
The Megamat RS vertical carousel combines reliability and security with an improved structure, interchangeable carriers and multiple control options. In addition to using less energy, the system saves time, space and money. "When compared to manual storage systems, the Megamat RS increases productivity by 2/3 and reduces floor space requirements by 75%," Dube added.
Modex 2012 is scheduled to be held February 6-9, 2012 in Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern's complete Modex 2012 coverage.
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1. Were you aware of the Dust Bowl era of history prior to reading "The Worst Hard Time?" If so, have your perceptions changed?
2. This book is often contrasted to John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath." Through fiction, Steinbeck documented the story of exodusters (residents who left the area). Egan tells the true stories of people who stayed. How familiar were you with either story before reading this book? Which group made the best decision?
3. Derogatory stereotypes developed about the people who tried to settle the Dust Bowl region. Who do you think was to blame for the destruction of the land?
4. Egan personalized this era in history by telling the stories of individual and diverse families. Did you enjoy reading this type of format, why or why not? All of the family had horrible experiences. Can you name one event or person that particularly made an impression on you?
5. Egan brought to light many events that may have been missed in many history classes.For example, did you previously know that some of the dust storms extended to New York City? Or that static electricity was a serious side-effect in a dust storm?
6. Strange times can bring strange actions. One of those, detailed in "The Worst Hard Time", was the organized rabbit-clubbing events. How did you react when you read about this activity?
7. Egan reports that the local residents were humiliated by the documentary film "The Plow That Broke the Plains." This film can be viewed on the website http://www.archive.org/details/plow_that_broke_the_plains. Have you watched it? Are you interested in seeing it and Bam White at the plow? Do you think the locals were right to ostracize Bam for posing for the film?
8. Would people in today's society be able to endure these sort of physical and psychological hardships?
9. "The Worst Hard Time" ends on a cautionary note, stating that while the grasslands have been primarily restored, water is still being pumped out of the Ogallala Aquifer "8x faster that nature can refill it". Are you comfortable with this situation?
10. In an interview, Egan notes similarities between the Dust Bowl and Hurricane Katrina. He states that both tragedies had ample warnings that people chose to ignore and that both resulted in massive exoduses. What do you think about these comparisons?
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(1) As of the privatization date, the private corporation shall be subject to and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).
(2) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration shall, within 90 days after April 26, 1996, enter into a memorandum of agreement to govern the exercise of their authority over occupational safety and health hazards at the gaseous diffusion plants, including inspection, investigation, enforcement, and rulemaking relating to such hazards.
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For purposes of the antitrust laws, the performance by the private corporation of a "matched import" contract under the Suspension Agreement shall be considered to have occurred prior to the privatization date, if at the time of privatization, such contract had been agreed to by the parties in all material terms and confirmed by the Secretary of Commerce under the Suspension Agreement.
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(1) The private corporation and its contractors and subcontractors shall be subject to the provisions of section 5851 of this title to the same extent as an employer subject to such section.
(2) With respect to the operation of the facilities leased by the private corporation, section 5846 of this title shall apply to the directors and officers of the private corporation.
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The Portland Pirates used four unanswered goals to complete a 4-3 comeback win over the Connecticut Whale in front of a packed house at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The win gives the Pirates victories in eight of their last nine games and insures that they end 2012 in first place in the Atlantic Division.
The Pirates, coming off a seven for eightperformance on the penalty kill against Adirondack on Saturday, were tested early. Alexandre Bolduc was whistled for slashing just 5:19 into the first. Portland would only allow two shots on starter Chad Johnson to kill the game's first penalty. The Pirates' first power play chance was short lived, as just 32 seconds after a Mike Vernance hooking call, Chris Conner was sent to the box for an interference penalty at 12:31. During the ensuing four on four play, former Pirate Brandon Segal put home a rebound for his seventh of the year at 12:37 to give the Whale a 1-0 lead.
The Whale scored quickly to open the second period. Logan Pyatt sent a pass behind the Pirates' defense to Michael Haley, who would bury a shot over Johnson's shoulder for his third of the season at 1:44. Just 62 seconds later, Whale forward Christian Thomas would pick off a Brandon Gormley pass in front of the Portland net, Tommy Grant would capitalize, sliding the loose puck passed Johnson for his eighth of the season and a 3-0 Whale lead. The Pirates had a flurry of their own to wind down the second period. Mathieu Brodeur took a Brendan Shinnimin feed and beat Whale starter Cameron Talbot for his second of the year at 18:40. It would take a little over a minute for the Pirates to make it a one goal game. Chris Summers stepped into a slap shot from the top of the circles to beat Talbot for his first goal of the year at 19:44. The goal cut the Whale lead to 3-2 heading into the locker room.
The Pirates were at it again to start the third. After failing to score on a power play chance to start the period, Portland would go back on the man advantage as Mike Vernance was sent off for hooking at 2:07. On the power play, Jordan Szwarz would tip home a Michael Stone slap shot to even the game at three. Ethan Werek made it four unanswered goals for the Pirates at 12:04. Werek picked up a loose puck and made a nice move to the backhand, placing the puck over the shoulder of Talbot for his sixth goal of the season. The Whale got a late power play opportunity on a Chris Summers delay of game call at 18:43, but Johnson would come up big with a pair of reflex saves on the penalty kill to secure the win for the Pirates.
The Pirates improve to 18-11-1-1 on the season, while Chad Johnson is now 11-6-0-2. The Whale fall to 13-17-2-0, with Cameron Talbot dropping to 11-14-0-0.
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Microsoft's revamp of SBS takes the sting out of setup and admin for IT-challenged shops, without sacrificing the functionality that all businesses needFollow @infoworld
A small business is not necessarily a simple business. That rather basic lesson has taken much of the computer industry far too many years to learn. Successful SaaS vendors have realized that small businesses need the same sort of functions and support that large enterprises get – just in smaller quantities. Clearly Microsoft has come to the same realization with the release of Small Business Server 2008.
Small Business Server (SBS) is designed to be the only software sitting at the center of a small-business network. The wealth of functionality includes Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Office Live Small Business 2008, Windows SharePoint Services, and Windows Server Update Services. Network and server security are available with SBS, though they're not included in the basic price. You'll get a trial license for ForeFront and Windows Live OneCare, which extend malware coverage to Exchange and all Windows clients on the network. If you want to continue to use them, though, you'll have to pay for additional on-going licenses.
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If you opt for Small Business Server Premium, you'll also get SQL Server 2008 configured to run on a separate server. That second server could also function as a Terminal Services server, opening up thin-client and point-of-sale options for many deployments.
Sound expensive? In fact (wonder of wonders), Microsoft has come up with a licensing model that should make it easier for a small businesses in the real world to afford SBS. Microsoft has also made it easy for IT staff – be they internal or contracted – to configure and maintain all SBS functions. Administration of the package is extremely well done.
The two-tiered staff
When I spoke with Microsoft reps before beginning the review process, they told me that focus groups pointed out a two-tier model for IT support in many small businesses. The first tier is internal IT staff, usually a single individual whose business card should probably read "utility infielder." This IT generalist has to keep up with all the server, client, and application software for the company, as well as tend to all the hardware. Their knowledge is broad, but may not be terribly deep on any given topic. Deep product expertise, when it's needed, typically comes from an outside contractor assigned to specific projects, like setting up servers or applications. That's the second tier.
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420 E Waterside is a 10 minute walk from the ME Metra Electric at the Randolph St. stop.
This apartment is in the Near East Side neighborhood in Chicago. Nearby parks include Near East Side, Lakeshore East Park and DuSable Park.
420 E Waterside has a Walk Score of 91 out of 100. This location is a Walker's Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
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I love this trash cymbal. I don't want to jump to the conclusion of my review, but I had to start it this way. This is the third china/trash cymbal I have on my collection and it's definitely the one I like the most. Once again, this is a cymbal that found me instead the other more obvious way. It was laying around for a couple of years in this club I used to rehearse with my band, after no one claiming its ownership.
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Niagara County Community College hosted more than 800 students from 22 Western New York school districts at Tech Wars 2013 on Wednesday. Competitions ranged from RC Heavyweight Sumo Robotics to 3D Modeling and CO2 Car Races.
The results were as follows:
Tech Wars 2013 overall standing:
High School: Grand Island, 1st place; Tonawanda City, 2nd place; and Cleveland Hill, 3rd place
Middle School: Grand Island,1st place; Mill Middle, 2nd place; Niagara Falls, 3rd place.
Individual Winners/High School:
Vex - Robotic game
- 1st Grand Island - Cody Csendom, Adam Missert
- 2nd Cleveland Hill - Seth Reed
- 3rd Clarence- Nicholas Moline, Nicholas Beckinghausen
Kidwind- Wind turbine
- 1st Clarence- Will Lueth
- 2nd Wayne Central- Alex Graziose, Nick Graziose
- 3rd Cleveland Hill- Adam Slavinski, Josue Vasquez
On-site 3D Parametric Drawing 11-12 grade
- 1st Clarence- Daniel Rogers
- 2nd Grand Island- Brandon York
- 3rd North Tonawanda- Kyle Bartz
On-site 3D Parametric Drawing 9-10 grade
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Large Structure Bridge
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Hockey Robots
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- 2nd Tonawanda City- Alex Ricchiazzi
- 3rd Williamsville North- Elliott Geno, James Schaab, Cam Murray
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- 2nd Williamsville North- Dan Warren
- 3rd Newfane - Ryan Driscoll
2D Drafting Drop-off
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- 2nd Barker- Brandon Sturak
- 3rd Barker - Russel Larson
Architectural Design
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- 2nd Newfane- Johnarley Wyman
- 3rd Newfane - Nathan Auernhamer
Heavy Weight Sumo Robots
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- 2nd Niagara Wheatfield - Michael Dobmeier
- 3rd Tonawanda City- Matt Farnham, Nikolas Zimmermann, Steven Warthling
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- 2nd Barker- Kyle Aerian
- 3rd Erie 1 BOCES - Alimamy Bader
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- 2nd Starpoint- Chris Williams, Dillon Thomas
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Musical Instrument
- 1st Grand Island- Nicholas Egloff
- 2nd Newfane- Ken Dowd, Nick D'onofrio, Tyler Caltagirone
- 3rd Wayne Central- Jordan Hackett
On-site Engineering Challenge
- 1st Grand Island- Matt Lenz, Chris Komin
- 2nd Wayne Central- Hunter Larosa, Cameron Priest, Mike Casten
- 3rd Wilson- Austin Hauser, Charlie Seefeldt
T-Shirt Design
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- 2nd Tonawanda City- Juliana Tirone, Nazariel Gonzales
- 3rd Roy Hart- Melany Mikits, Shelby Smith, Justine Wittcop
Individual Winners/Middle School:
Mouse Trap Car
- 1st Grand Island- Luke Saraceno
- 2nd Grand Island - Brennen Joslyn, Andrew Little
- 3rd Grand Island - Joseph Frailey, Eric Carlson
CO2 Car
- 1st Grand Island- Nate Massaro
- 2nd Grand Island- Harrison Mangat
- 3rd Grand Island- Cole Ellsworth
Balsa Bridge
- 1st Niagara Falls- Brianna C
- 2nd Niagara Falls- Ahmari J
- 3rd North Park- Ally Criswell
Autonomous Robot
- 1st Emmet Belknap- Bethany Sielski
- 2nd Clarence - Shefalika Prasad, Rebecca Stock
- 3rd North Park- Keirstan Farina
Mini-Sumo Robot
- 1st Grand Island- Cameron Watt
- 2nd Clarence- John Milbrandt
- 3rd Grand Island- Jason Kubanek
Kidwind - Wind Turbine
- 1st Mill Middle- Morris Lee, Daniel Brior, Evan Oliver
- 2nd Mill Middle- Julian Page, Sean Manley, Noah Rizzo
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Sector Switching: An Unexplored Dimension of Firm Dynamics in Developing Countries
AbstractMuch of the literature on industry evolution has found firm dynamics to be an important source of sector-level productivity growth. In this paper, we ask whether the delineation of entry and exit firms matters in assessing the impact of firm turnover. Using detailed firm level data from Vietnam, it emerges that efficiency differences between sector switchers and exit/entry firms exist. Distinguishing between switchers and firm entry/exit is crucial for understanding the contribution of firm turnover to overall productivity growth. Moreover, we uncover distinct and illuminating firm and sector-level determinants of firm exit and switching, which need to be carefully considered in the search for effective policy.
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"Well I think in Randy's case, I think Randy he was pissed. I don't think he really wanted to go in. That's just my observation from a far. I never heard that from Randy but I'm sure now that the great Randy Savage has passed on, at some point he will be put in there. But I think there was--you have to accept. You have to go there and show up. And there was some heat there. And I think it was just about to get fixed too, just like the Warrior had a lot of heat there. I think he absolutely would've gone in. Maybe this year cause Randy was just coming out--when he died, Randy was just starting to come out. About to do a comic-con and stuff; do some autograph signings and stuff. So I think you would have seen him in there. Right after; not too long after his death, I don't think it had to happen right away but I would imagine that Randy will be in there. And I believe that Jake Roberts will get in. I think I'll get in. I think there will be a lot of guys that will get in there from Kevin Nash, Scott Hall. I think a lot of those guys will get in. Sometimes it just takes time and I think that Jake doing his turn around that he's done over these last 16-17 months--or 16 months I think it is--people are buzzing everywhere about Jake. So I think at some point, it would be awesome if it was this year but who knows? You never know."
"The toughest for me was the one that brought the best out of me, out of my character. That's different from 'Who's the toughest guy, who's the most badass opponent I ever faced?'. The toughest opponent for me would have been Randy Savage, the Macho Man, because his intensity paralleled mine. He became totally caught up in his character, which was a requisite to success in the business at the time."
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I know what will Survive in My Zone and I have know idea where to start for Southwest Landscaping. We are planning on putting in a small pool and need a small grassy area for our small dog. I would Love to have a few fruit trees and a raised veggie garden. I would like to find out about the Fake Grass I've seen on "Yard Crashers"...can it be a option for the dog? I'm looking for suggestions on the Best Resources for this unknown Zone! I do like the xeriscape look!
Try Googling US climate zones first to determine the area of AZ in which you'll be living, then Google that zone number and "native plants" to find ones that are compatible with the climate of that area. Universities typically have agricultural departments which list native plants, so you might try websites for any universities near your new home.
You can also search for grass varieties that are tolerant for that AZ zone.
Square foot gardening is something you might want to try for a raised vegetable garden, especially if your new home has poor soil. Same with xeriscaping. There's a lot of info to be found just by searching on these topics.
I know little about artificial turf, but you can get info on that subject by searching for it as well.
Have a safe move and enjoy your new AZ home.
Thank you for all of the Suggestions...I Really Appreciate it.
Rooster, you're quite welcome.
You can find more specific information on various topics at Fine Gardening, one of my favorite gardening magazines. http://www.finegardening.com/
It's in the Taunton series of fine gardening, woodworking and cooking. There's a sewing magazine, Threads something or other I think It's a bit more sophisticated than the average gardening magazines which often repeat the same thing over and over again and are more coffee table magazines than scientific ones.
FG also publishes annual specials on container gardening, yard design, and other topics. These are superb for various landscaping ideas.
Sometimes Lowes carries area specials published by Sunset; these are also helpful for specific climate zones.
There are also some area specific gardening forums, such as this one:
I'm sure there are other AZ or SW garden forums. If you run across a poster with a screen name of Kimmsr, read his posts. He has some kind of agricultural background and provides precise information that's a blend of practical gardening and scientific info.
When you get to AZ, you might also check with your local and adjacent communities which typically have various noncredit continuing ed classes. Although it's too late for summer classes, there might be some in fall and/or winter that address your interests. Since xeriscaping and desert gardening are very specific subcategories, this might be a good source for local information.
And there are typically various garden clubs throughout communities for like-minded folks to share their interests. They could provide social opportunities as well.
Lastly, check local arboretums, botanical gardens, etc., for garden shows. You can collect a lot of information (and be tantalized by garden displays) at these. A succulent garden was featured on an episode of Victory Garden. I don't recall which of these episodes it was. Victory Gardens episodes are repeated over and over in my area. I don't know though which AZ stations might carry this program.
I was thinking over the issue of a grass run for your dog. Depending both on (1) where you go in AZ, (2) local watering restrictions, and (3) local rainfall, this might be a better alternative than trying to grow grass. I don't know about the absorbency of artificial turf for your dog's potential contributions though.
Dang...I think you've been doing this for a while! Thanx again
My pleasure!
Wow - where in Arizona please? We have climates and soil much like the midwest or very severe soil and climates in the desert areas. If you are in the Phoenix or Tucson low desert area, get the free booklet called "Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert". You can get it at the city water department or at most nurseries if you just ask. It is 47 full color pages and you simply cannot go wrong with these plants. In the low desert, ignore the tags at the nursery that say full sun. They mean full sun in San Diego, not Phoenix. If it is in the shade at the nursery it needs to be in the shade in your garden. Post where you are exactly and I can give you some good ideas. Zones may be helpful, but not really when it comes to the desert.
It's Official as of Today! We just purchased our 2nd home in Maricopa, AZ in Pinal County. I say Maricopa and have been Corrected by Many that that is the County!! It's not! It's a small town southwest of PHX. I would Really like to try a few fruit trees! Leomon, Lime, Orange or whatever may grow! I look forward to getting back there so I can request the resources you were referring to in your previous response =)
Great - you are in the low desert. Yes, Maricopa is a town in Pinal county and Phoenix is in Maricopa County. Weird. Fortunately, citrus trees love AZ weather. They can be water users, especially the first year, but well worth planting. I have a large pink grapefruit, a very prolific Meyer Lemon (it's about six feet tall and had close to 175 huge lemons last year) Navel oranges and tangelos. The navels and tangelos generally produce good crops only every other year. The grapefruit produces like mad. All will grow well, the trees stay green all year and generally are not too frost sensitive.
Get the free book. It truly is the best resource for low desert plants. Citrus will not be included though, because they are water users. But the fruit is so wonderful to have.
Oh it just makes me get more excited with the possibilites of my own Fruit! I've heard people mention growing more than one for fertilization? Not quite sure how you know male/female plants! or is it combinations of trees? I did take pictures of the plants in the yard so I could try to identify them! Ornamental Grasses that we grow here in the Midwest get Huge in AZ. I was wondering if they would make the move...there in pots and there winter is close to our Summer! I'd think it's worth a try, since they will die here as soon as we have a frost! They're just getting to a nice size...and it's already Labor Day Weekend.
Rooster, congratulations! Is this "2d home" to be a winter home or a vacation home?
As to the male and female fruit trees, some plants have both type of flowers, some (like hollies) need male and female plants, so you need two to pollinate.
You might want to research each of the fruit trees you want to plant and determine which might be bi-s_e_x_ual and which need to have two separate plants so you can plan your orchard.
I think your ornamental grasses should survive, although they may set back once in AZ because of the heat. Leave them in pots, but plan to cut back the foliage when you arrive in AZ so there's less top-heavy foliage for the plant to support.
And place them in shade when you arrive to allow them to acclimate to the climate. Gradually move one or two out into the sun for a few hours, then longer if the plants tolerate the sun, until they can be planted permanently.
But if the grasses are large and can be divided now, I would do so, putting just one plant in each pot. That way you'll give each a better chance of survival but also have a lot more in case a few don't survive.
Mosternaz, I'm jealous. I would love to be able to pick lemons and oranges from my garden. But then we can pick apples, cherries and plums, so I guess we each have our geographic benefits.
When do you plan to move to AZ? Before the Michigan winter starts, I hope!
Citrus need only themselves apparently. The pollen is very heavy and wet. The smell of citrus in the spring is sooooo very strong - reminds me of bad air freshener. But there is nothing like picking Meyer lemons two feet off the front porch and making a nice lemon custard pie. MMMMMM!
Don't try to bring the midwest with you. Many ornamental grasses are considered invasive and we do have fires. If you leave them in the pots, plan on providing afternoon shade. They would be good on the patio. Stick with the item in the booklet and you will have color, low water use and plants that won't destroy the desert or your home. For color, I like the "new" varieties of lantana in red and gold. They bloom all but about three months and are indestructible. Think about color and them use some of the agaves and other desert plants to fill in. Have fun. AND DON'T RELY ON THE TAGS AT THE NURSERY.
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This morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced their roster for this year's Rookie Camp and young stars series. There are a few interesting names, but most of the focus will be on 2013 first round pick Darnell Nurse and 2011 first rounder Oscar Klefbom.
- R Cameron Abney: One of two 1991′s who is on the roster, Abney's skills (enforcer) are quite rare in the organization. Two years into his 3-year entry level deal, Abney has played just 18 AHL games. There must be a sense of urgency for this player.
- L Brandon Baddock: Possible draft pick down the line, he's a big kid (6.03, 200) he passed through this year's draft and didn't play a whole lot with the Oil Kings this past season. I like him, seems to have an idea about what he's doing.
- R Ty Bilcke: We knew he was coming and he's an interesting prospect, would seem to be future competition for Abney should the Oilers end up acquiring him.
- C Greg Chase: I think this guy will be a star of this camp. He's an agitator with skill, that should get him some notice and it doesn't look like this roster is loaded up front.
- C Travis Ewanyk: Ewanyk should dominate and his aggressive style will certainly stand out. I'm never sure about his offense, so it would be nice to see him fill the net with pucks (even at a rookie tournament where he's the oldest guy in the group).
- C Austen Fyten: He's on an AHL contract and will probably see the streets of Bakersfield sometime this winter. He's a kid who had some success in the ECHL.
- R Jackson Houck: I have high hopes for him. This guy MIGHT be that most elusive of players: a tough, rugged forward who can also play with skill. Let's not get too excited, but the resume suggests it is possible.
- L Kale Kessy: Big, tough winger who can play the enforcer role and score at a reasonable clip (32 WHL goals last year if you include a dynamite playoff run). No real idea if he's a quality pro prospect, but we'll find out soon enough.
- L Jujhar Khaira: I'm really hoping he'll get a feature role at the rookie tournament. The Oilers have a need for big skill forwards and he certainly appears to be one.
- C Andrew Miller: By far the oldest player here, he should have an enormous advantage (think Kramer dominance) versus the competition.
- L Mitchell Moroz: Isn't it funny? When they drafted Moroz the club had very few PF options, and now there's Khaira, Kelly, Houck and others. This is a huge season for him, there's some urgency. The club has already signed two 2012 draft picks, and he isn't one of them.
- C Reid Petryk: Good size, described as having some ability on puck retrieval and protection, best WHL season was 40 points in 70 games–he's unlikely to have a long pro career. But you never know.
- R Kyle Platzer: Not a lot is known about him–even Knights fans didn't seem him a lot–but there's some evidence he was undervalued at the draft (lack of exposure). We'll see.
- R Marco Roy: Interesting prospect, the 2nd rounder this past draft and he has a nice range of skills. I hope they give him some PP time to show he can wheel.
- C Chase Schaber: I believe he's been to two of these before iirc, Oilers must like something about him.
Lines (C-L-R):
- Miller-Khaira-Roy
- Ewanyk-Moroz-Houck
- Chase-Kessy-Platzer
- Fyten-Baddock-Abney
- Ben Betker: HUGE defensive defenseman who is going to stand out in this crowd. I'd like to see how mobile he is, that's the big question in my opinion.
- Brandon Davidson: What a year, holy man. I'm not sure he can compete against what is becoming an insane organizational depth chart, but after what he's overcome I'm not betting against him either.
- Martin Gernat: This is going to be a big camp for him, as Gernat could end up in Bakersfield, OKC or Europe. I think his skill set will get him a job with the Barons if he plays well.
- Oscar Klefbom: I expect this is strictly to get ready for main camp, and believe there's a chance Klefbom makes the Oilers opening night. He should be able to show his range of ability very well at this camp despite the rust.
- Joey Leach: Big man on the same contract as Fyten, Leach is a guy draft followers will remember from the 2010 draft. Oilers should have taken him instead of Blain, as they've basically traded spots.
- Martin Marincin: Enters this camp as a close to ready NHL player, and as such should (along with Klefbom) find this camp fairly easy to dominate.
- David Musil: The defense-first blueliner will have a lot of marquee names playing his position at this camp. My bet is he does enough to get noticed.
- Darnell Nurse: It'll be interesting to hear and see what comes out of this camp. He's definitely a top flight prospect, but in this group could end up playing reduced minutes. I'd like to see his ability to pass the puck and his shot from the point on the powerplay.
Pairings (L-R)
- Marincin-Klefbom
- Nurse-Davidson
- Gernat-Musil
- Tyler Bunz: He's coming to this camp with a lot to prove. He was poor in net last season and has concussion issues too, but his WHL career was impressive and perhaps he can turn it around this season.
- Franky Palazzese: This is an interesting prospect. Palazzese has posted two straight seasons of good to very good SP's in the OHL (.927 and .922) and a strong showing here might get him a longer look in main camp.
- Ty Rimmer: Local Edmonton kid gets a nice chance to play with the local team at age 20. WHL product has posted SP's of .922 and .912 in the last two seasons.
- Philippe Cadorrette: Q goalie is 1995 born and hasn't posted an SP over .900 in two seasons with Baie-Comeau. He is their starter though and had a fine playoffs this spring.
2011 Roster
- GOAL: Olivier Roy, Tyler Bunz, Adam Brown
- DEFENSE: Colten Teubert, Taylor Fedun, Martin Marincin, Jeremie Blain, Brandon Davidson, David Musil, Martin Gernat, Ryan Lowery, Tyler Schmidt, Wes Vannieuwenhuizen
- CENTER: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Anton Lander, Milan Kytnar, Ryan Martindale, Travis Ewanyk, Chase Schaber, Colin Smith
- LEFT WING: Curtis Hamilton, Antti Tyrvainen, Phil Cornet, Drew Czerwonka, Tobias Rieder, Brett Ferguson
- RIGHT WING: Tyler Pitlick, Kristians Pelss, Toni Rajala, Cameron Abney
The six questions I asked in summer 2011:
- RNH: This is going to be an interesting 8 weeks for the kid. It's going to be fun to watch him.
- Lander: How good IS he? How much has his skating improved? Man, he could be key.
- Musil: I have a feeling Musil is going to move up the depth chart in the next 12 months.
- Hamilton: Is he a tweener or the real deal?
- Rajala: What do the Oilers have here?
- Pitlick: Is he healthy? Any good?
There's going to be a lot of talk about how weak the forward group is, but I'm not sure that's true. Miller, Roy, Khaira, Houck and Chase are all skilled enough to score and the blueline should be able to get them the puck. The worry here is the goaltending, with a concussion history for Bunz and three unproven invites the only options available.


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The awful thing about lynch mobs is they so often hang an innocent man, leaving the guilty totally untouched. In the case of the banks, the danger is acute. As I have already argued, hedge funds and private equity are being unfairly targeted, especially in Europe. But there is another, even less popular class which is likely to end up in the firing line, for no good reason and with consequences which could be damaging for all of us.
Broadly speaking, the banks pay 6- and 7-figure bonuses to two quite different sorts of people. First, there is a layer of what we might call technocrats: the striped-shirted traders of legend, with their loud voices and even louder dress codes, along with the managers who try to control them, the quants who invent complex trading strategies and price exotic new instruments, and a variety of others with specialised skills. Since they are rewarded in proportion to the profit they generate for their employer, which can usually be measured with considerable accuracy, their bonuses are often very large indeed. The question is: should we treat these professionals who trade on their expertise and who heavily outnumber senior management in the same way as their bosses? Not as far as I can see.
However unpopular these market professionals might be, I can see no reason whatever for intervening to limit the rewards their expertise earns for them. Arguments about "justice", "fairness" and "ethics" are irrelevant, especially when they rely on judgements about lifestyles.
Fairness is no criterion for determining pay scales, unless we are also willing to limit the earnings of rock stars, footballers, best-selling novelists.....that is the way to the madhouse (and the collective farm). The market sets a high price on rare skills, and in a competitive world, any attempt by a single country to restrict that price will result in it losing those skills and the business that goes with them.