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Building 32-bit packages on a 64-bit system
Build 32-bit packages in a 64-bit environment
This example uses mkarchroot to create the chroot environment. First, create /opt/arch32 or another directory of your choice. The next steps is to copy your existing pacman.conf and makepkg.conf file to /opt/arch32 or your chosen directory. In the following tutorial, substitute /opt/arch32 with your chosen directory if you decide to use a different directory.
Edit your /opt/arch32/pacman.conf
Change Architecture = auto
to Architecture = i686
You will also need to comment out any multi-lib repos.
Edit /opt/arch32/makepkg.conf
Change CARCH="x86_64" to CARCH="i686" CHOST="x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu" to CHOST="i686-unknown-linux-gnu". CFLAGS="-march=x86-64 -mtune=generic -O2 -pipe" to CFLAGS="-march=i686 -mtune=generic -O2 -pipe" . CXXFLAGS="-march=x86-64 -mtune=generic -O2 -pipe" to CXXFLAGS="-march=i686 -mtune=generic -O2 -pipe" .
After the changes have been made, you will need to create another directory, I created /aur as mine.
Next run:
sudo mkarchroot -C /opt/arch32/pacman.conf -M /opt/arch32/makepkg.conf <chrootdir>/root base base-devel
If you create the /aur directory like mine you would run
sudo mkarchroot -C /opt/arch32/pacman.conf -M /opt/arch32/makepkg.conf /aur/root base base-devel
You will need to edit /aur/copy/etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist and select which mirrors to use.
Now you can use makechrootpkg to build i686 packages like this:
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If employers are learning anything from the headlines today, it should be to pay attention to their employees and keep an eye out for any signs of harassment. Employees who experience discrimination or harassment may confront the issue by discussing it with a manager. But some, as in the case of the fed-up JetBlue employee, release the emergency door and slide on out in a dramatic exit.
Employees don't always feel comfortable bringing harassment and discrimination incidents forward, as fear of retaliation and being singled out by fellow employees adds additional stress. In some workplaces, the culture and tone from management may also hinder an employee's willingness to come forward.
However, employers are responsible for providing employees with a safe workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. Part of this is learning to recognize signs of distressed employees. This helps to identify workplace issues and draws attention back to sections of the company code of conduct that may need to be reinforced or require additional training.
Need help with harassment prevention and policies? Download the free cheat sheet on Workplace Harassment.
Recognizing Harassment and Discrimination
Here are some tips managers can use to observe and identify workplace discrimination and harassment before complaints are made:
Communication and Engaging with Employees
Communicating regularly with employees allows managers to pick up on changes in mood and gather pieces of information that signal something isn't right. If an employee who is normally very talkative and open in sharing information suddenly closes up, monitor the situation to ensure there isn't anything going on in the workplace to cause the change. The employee could simply be having a bad day, however, if their actions are prolonged, it might be wise to dig a bit deeper. Engaging with employees strengthens a company's ethical culture and improves employer-employee relationships. When open communication is encouraged- and committed to, employees tend to develop a high comfort level when it comes to discussing sensitive topics with their managers. Managers who listen well, work with employees to solve problems and take action when a complaint is made; are easier for employees to approach when they have a problem.
Get your 10 Tips for Better Sexual Harassment Investigations cheat sheet to use when you need it.
Monitor the Workplace
When management is visible and accessible to employees, it becomes easier for them to ask questions and raise concerns right away. Take time to walk around and observe employees while they are working. This need not be done in an intimidating manner, it's simply to address minor issues that can be quickly identified and handled. For example, if an employee has inappropriate pictures on their desk or computer screen, don't wait for an employee to bring the issue forward. If a manger is walking around and notices it, address it right away, reminding the employee that it violates the company's code of conduct. Maintaining a physical presence in the workplace helps managers identify changes in morale and team dynamics, which are key signals in identifying harassment and discrimination issues.
The article "Signs of Workplace Harassment," suggests that if an employee looks to be singled out or has stopped socializing with their usual group of co-workers, managers may want to keep an eye on the situation to see what has caused the change. Managers must be careful not to cross the line into micro-managing or breathing down their employee's necks. A manager's presence in the workplace should be based on interest in the tasks being completed, an interest in their employees and being available to answer employee questions.
Document and Track Employee Performance
When employees are subject to single or repeated incidents of harassment or discrimination, their productivity and engagement at work suffers, and they may also take their frustration out on members of the workplace- which in some cases, has resulted in fatalities. Keep track of employee performance to identify trends that may lead one to conclude that something is wrong. An increased number of sick days, refusal to work on projects with certain employees, disengagement in tasks and decreasing scores on performance reviews may be the effects of harassment or discrimination faced by the employee. This may not always be the case, however, it's better to be safe than sorry.
Turnover and Resignation Reasons
The article "Signs of Workplace Harassment," reminds managers to pay attention to the rate of employee turnover in a company. Sometimes it seems like good employees made a decision to leave a company out of the blue. Chances are, this isn't the case and there's something deeper causing them to leave a job they were good at and seemed to enjoy. Obviously some people leave for personal reasons or an increase in pay, but it's important that employers use exit interviews to find out the root cause of an employee's resignation.
An Important Note:
It's important to remember that employees in different industries face different forms of discrimination and harassment. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety:
"Certain work factors, processes, and interactions can put people at increased risk from workplace violence. Examples include:
- Working with the public.
- Handling money, valuables or prescription drugs (e.g. cashiers, pharmacists).
- Carrying out inspection or enforcement duties (e.g. government employees).
- Providing service, care, advice or education (e.g. health care staff, teachers).
- Working with unstable or volatile persons (e.g. social services, or criminal justice system employees).
- Working in premises where alcohol is served (e.g. food and beverage staff).
- Working alone, in small numbers (e.g. store clerks, real estate agents), or in isolated or low traffic areas (e.g. washrooms, storage areas, utility rooms).
- Working in community-based settings (e.g. nurses, social workers and other home visitors).
- Having a mobile workplace (e.g. taxicab).
- Working during periods of intense organizational change (e.g. strikes, downsizing)."
Employers need to take extra precautions when monitoring for harassment and discrimination against their employees in these types of work settings. Take into consideration the different risks employees face and work to address these issues with employees to ensure they feel safe at work.
Use your 10 Tips for Better Sexual Harassment Investigations cheat sheet to help you handle these cases with sensitivity and professionalism.

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Friday, February 10, 2017
Orange Alligator Seen In South Carolina
Residents of Hanahan, South Carolina were recently surprised to see an orange alligator. Because it reminded some people of our new president's hair, it's been called "Trumpagator" (although I think "Boehnergator" would also have worked). The reptile is reportedly between 4 and 5 feet long, which would make it a sub-adult. No one seems to know how it acquired its orange hue, but it's not believed to be genetic. Since gators shed their skin, this one will eventually revert to looking normal.
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Medical Director needed for NW Atlanta Suburb ED Program
Emergency Medicine
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Cartersville Medical Center, Cartersville, GA
Since coming to the hospital in 1983, our CEO has provided the vision and leadership that has driven the hospital's growth, ensuring that it has kept pace with Bartow County's remarkable growth over the last decade and a half. Serving all of Bartow County's growing communities - from Emerson in the south to Adairsville in the north - Cartersville Medical Center is a 112 bed full servcice service medical center with a staff of over 100 physicians conveniently located on a 30-acre campus
As a result of the county's constant growth, our recent and current construction work includes hospital expansion and renovation projects totaling $29 million. Cartersville Medical Center now offers a number of specialty services, including an emergency department, an Occupational Medicine Center, a diagnostic sleep study program, outpatient surgery and a sports and physical rehabilitation center.
Bartow County has:
17 county public schools
4 city public schools
3 private schools within a 20 mile range
Job Summary
Cartersville Medical Center, located 40 miles NW of downtown Atlanta in Cartersville, GA is seeking a FT Medical Director for its EM team:Must be BC in EM
• 63,000 annual patient visits
• 119-bed general acute-care hospital
• 30 ED Rooms
• 40 hrs physician coverage
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Looks like I may need to purchase a new Turbo shortly after I keep getting the dreaded P9571/P2563 error code. It may just need some adjustment to the actuator hopefully. Does anyone know a specialist in the Northeast that can have a look at my motor? There's so many cowboys out there I don't want to get ripped off. It's happened too many times in the past. Any help would be great. Thanks Chris
Swift are Audi/VW specialists where I've been taking my A3 but they are fairly far away from you. Swift Motor Engineering - Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda servicing in Newcastle
Bit far maybe but turbo clinic are very good and eather do courior exchange or if you want to have a run out a drive in leave a few hours and drive out mate
Volkswerk or Ron Turnbull over the border in Middlesbrough. Both are VW/Audi specialists and will have seen HUNDREDS of turbo replacements.


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Born in the rural countryside near Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Joan Soriano fashioned his first guitar from a tin can and fishing line and has never looked back. Soriano plays steel string bachata with equal parts romance and grit. The Afro-infused rhythm that permeates his music has made him a favorite among dancers.
As a boy Joan received little formal education. The seventh of 15 children, Joan left school to help his father farm the family's land. But Joan's destiny was for something else. Forming a band with his young brothers and sisters, he began to perform at neighborhood events. Nicknamed "Los Candes" (after their father Candelario) the band became a local sensation. At age 13 Joan hitched a ride to Santo Domingo and went on to nurture his talent working with some of the island's greatest bachata stars.
Bachata is essential to Dominican culture and draws upon a variety of influences from Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. A practitioner of palo and gaga, Joan blends Afro-Dominican sacred traditions with bachata, imparting his music with down to earth spirit and dance-ability. Joan preserves bachata's roots and expands on them. He is a rare combination of new and authentic.
Joan is the star of Adam Taub's new documentary, The Duke of Bachata. He also was featured in Alex Wolfe's documentary, Santo Domingo Blues, and is on The Rough Guide's Bachata compilation. Joan has performed throughout North America and Europe. In September 2010 he celebrated his first international release.
Joan's new album, El Duque de la Bachata, was recorded live in a Santo Domingo studio by iASO producer, Benjamin de Menil. The natural musicality of live sound is central to iASO's aesthetic.
Te esperamos en NYC, pero donde sea te vamos a ver, el Duque!
Te saludo desde Argentina Joan mi admiración me encanta tu música.
Yes I am also hoping Joan will come to northern California, it's been over a year since we have seen him here and we miss him :)
Any time in June/early july I can see Joan Soriano or anyone iASO related in the Dominican Republic. I will be visiting from Sydney
Are their any open bookings in Nor. Cali ?
Are there any tour dates for 2015?
te amo joan soriano
Apreciados, Tocallos, es un placer escucharos, desde la península os deseo la mejor de las suertes. Salud para la familia Soriano.
Heard Joan (& Nelly) for the 1st time today. Joyful music!
Yo me enamore de su musica desde la primera vez que lo escuche cantando 'Su lado de cama'. Es un cantante con mucho talento y le deseo todo lo mejor a el y su familia.


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The Intercultural agenda of youth mobility |
Training Course 5-10 December 2016 | Sofia, Bulgaria The training course is about the better understanding of conceptual and practical dimensions of youth mobility in 21 century and linking mobility, the intercultural awareness and learning environments of young people. Goal: Participants gain deeper understandings of the opportunities and challenges that face the mobile young people they work with and develop a course of action to improve their practices. Participants explore aspects of mobility in terms of active EU citizenship behaviours and inclusive societies from different and sometimes unusual angles. Objectives: If young people are to play a full, valued, respected and respectful role in their local, national and European contexts, they need mobility of ideas, attitudes, expectations and practices. They need this for their encounters with linguistic and cultural otherness abroad, at home and in virtual environments. Such mobility also lies at the heart of respect for fundamental human rights and engagement with inequality and conflict. Viewed from this broader perspective, facilitating mobility in and for young people, including those in disadvantaged positions and with fewer opportunities, presents a considerable challenge to youth workers. The participants therefore: • explore understandings of the conceptual and practical dimensions of young people's mobility in the 21st century; Methodology: Practice oriented and supported by the tools of narrative and dialogic methodology. We employ the use of an online learning resource and several intercultural learning tools, among them those developed by SALTO and the Council of Europe. If you are intrested, read more here: https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/the-intercultural-agenda-of-youth-mobility.5926/ |


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Reactivity | HuSpecies Glossary |
Applications | WB, ELISA, Flow, ICC/IF, IHC-Fr, IHC-P, IP |
Clone | SPM533 |
Clonality | Monoclonal |
Host | Mouse |
Immunogen | Delipidated extract of human milk fat globule membranes |
Localization | Cytoplasmic & cell surface |
Marker | Epithelial Marker |
Specificity | In Western blotting, it recognizes proteins in MW range of 265-400kDa, identified as different glycoforms of EMA. This protein is proteolytically cleaved into alpha and beta subunits that form a heterodimeric complex. The N-terminal alpha subunit and the C-terminal beta subunit.. The alpha subunit has cell adhesive properties. It can act both as an adhesion and an anti-adhesion protein. EMA may provide a protective layer on epithelial cells against bacterial and enzyme attack. The beta subunit contains a C-terminal domain, which is involved in cell signaling, through phosphorylations and protein-protein interactions. In immunohistochemical assays, it superbly stains routine formalin/paraffin carcinomas. Antibody to EMA is useful as a pan-epithelial marker for detecting early metastatic loci of carcinoma in bone marrow or liver. |
Isotype | IgG2a Kappa |
Clonality | Monoclonal |
Host | Mouse |
Gene | MUC1 |
Purity | Protein A purified |
Innovator's Reward | Test in a species/application not listed above to receive a full credit towards a future purchase. |
Storage | Store at 4C in the dark. |
Conjugate | DyLight 650 |
Buffer | 50mM Sodium Borate |
Preservative | 0.05% Sodium Azide |
Purity | Protein A purified |
Dilutions |
Application Notes | Immunohistochemistry (No special pretreatment is required for staining of formalin/paraffin tissues) |
Secondary Antibodies |
Isotype Controls |
Diseases for MUC-1 Antibody (NBP2-34782C)Discover more about diseases related to MUC-1 Antibody (NBP2-34782C).
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Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) Markers Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) is the trans-differentiation of stationary epithelial cells into motile mesenchymal cells. During EMT, epithelial cells lose their junctions and apical-basal polarity, reorganize their cytoskeleton, undergo a... Read full blog post. |
Mucin 1 - a mucosal epithelial glycoprotein with importance in cancer diagnostics Mucin 1 (Muc1) is a heavily glycosylated protein that coats mucosal epithelial cells of the lungs, intestines, and other organs. Muc1 is thought to protect cells by binding to pathogens and responding to infections. During trafficking to the plasma... Read full blog post. |


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CSC Day 2017 will recognize and honor the achievements of students, faculty and staff who have undertaken significant research, scholarship, or creative works during the course of the past year. Presentations will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Events will take place on both campuses. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. All staff, faculty, and administrators are welcome and strongly encouraged to participate.
Submit Your Abstract Today to Present at CSC Day 2017!
8:15 - 8:30 a.m. CSC Day Kickoff with refreshments CSB - Gorecki 204
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Large Poster Session at CSB - Gorecki 204
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:40 a.m - 12:10 p.m. Prayer Service - St. John's Abbey Church
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Large Poster Session at SJU - Great Hall
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
*Refreshments will be available at the CSC Day Kickoff as well as the large-scale poster sessions. Departments will need to arrange and provide budget numbers for departmental food orders (these orders can be made at the same time as your room reservation).
2/17 - Room reservations/needs due (updates and changes can be made by calling CSB or SJU Events after this date)
3/1 - Student abstract submission opens (9:00 a.m.)
3/29 - Student abstract submission closes (11:59 p.m.)
4/12 - Project advisor approval closes (11:59 p.m.)
4/21 - Dept. scheduler approval closes (6:00 p.m.)
4/25 - On-line searchable schedule available
4/27 - Celebration of Scholarship & Creativity Day!
Parking information is listed on each campus map.
Lunch will be available on the CSB campus at the Gorecki Dining Center, the Good to Go, and McGlynn's. On the SJU campus lunch will be available at The Refectory and Sexton Commons Dining. If you would like to go off campus for lunch there are several places to eat in St. Joseph and in Avon.
In addition, some departments or programs have scheduled lunches or receptions. Presenters should check with their advisors for more information and guests with their hosts for the same information.


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Our ship is located on Navy Pier, and is docked about halfway down the pier on the South dock. Look for our masts or our ticket booth.
Public transportation offers visitors an affordable and convenient way to get to Navy Pier. It is also the recommended means of travel to and from Navy Pier.
Metra commuter rail is a convenient travel alternative. On weekends and select holidays, up to 3 children under 12 travel free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. The CTA's #124 bus provides convenient and direct service from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station to Navy Pier. For Metra fare and schedule information visit www.metrarail.com, or call 312.836.7000.
The CTA provides seven bus lines with more than 200 buses serve Navy Pier daily on the #29 State St, #65 Grand Ave, #66 Chicago Ave. and the #124 Navy Pier Express (serving Metra lines the Millenium (Randolph St.), Ogilvie and Union Stations). During weekday rush hours, the #2 Hyde Park Express (stops running at 9:10pm), #120 Northwestern/Wacker Express (serving the Ogilvie Transportation Center), and the #121 Union/Wacker Express (serving Union Station) run every fifteen minutes from 9 am to 12am throughout the summer and 9am to 10pm the rest of the year. All buses are equipped with bike racks and are ADA accessible. For more information, call the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.
Navy Pier Trolley
Navy Pier offers daily free trolley service between Navy Pier and State Street along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street.
Navy Pier has three convenient taxi drop-off and pick-up points. One is at the west end of Navy Pier, serving Dock Street and the Family Pavilion. At the mid-point, Entrance 1 serves the west end of Festival Hall, RIVA, and WBEZ Radio. Entrance 2 serves the east end of Festival Hall, the Grand Ballroom and the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Windy is located closest to Entrance 1, and is a great drop off location for car or busses.
Three sightseeing bus lines stop and pick up at Navy Pier's front entrance. They include American Sightseeing and Gray Line Chicago, (312) 251-3100/3107; and Chicago Trolley Company, (312) 663-0260.
Learn more about Windy on our Blog "Aboard Windy"
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. The captain reserves the right to postpone a sail for up to 120 minutes; if the sail is canceled, tickets may be exchanged for another time.
No-shows will be charged the full price. Guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.


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For a second year in a row NY Minute Dating has been chosen to host its brand of speed dating events at New York Comic Con.
The 2015 New York Comic Con will take place at The Jacob Javits Center, at 655 W 34th St, New York, New York, NY 10001. The speed dating events will take place on Oct 9th-11th.
Over 500 people are expected to take part in the events. Each event will be 2 hours long, and will consist of 60 people each, for a total of 9 events, including 7 straight events, and 2 LGBT events.
A valid NYCC badge for the day of the event is required to attend the show.
Images from last year's New York Comic Con:
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The founders of NY Minute Dating have purchased SpeedDatePhiladelphia.com from Speed Date USA with the goal to bring its style of speed dating events to Philly.
SpeedDatePhiladelphia.com was launched circa 2007 by a local organizer who amassed a mailing list of thousands of singles from the Philadelphia area. We purchased the domain, the mailing list, and the right to host events in the Philadelphia territory.
Now Philadelphia Singles can meet at fun events, at great venues.
Speed Dating Philadelphia.
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NY Minute Dating has announced that it will begin holding its speed dating events once a month at the new Sage Bar & Eatery at 299-301 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Located in the Williamburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, Sage is a Thai restaurant and bar. The setup is perfect for speed dating. With a growing demand for speed dating in Brookly, a partnership was formed with Sage to bring our fun and flirty events for young professionals to the area. NY Minute Dating will begin holding monthly or bi-monthly events at Sage beginning in November 2012.
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NY Minute Dating has announced that it will begin hosting speed dating events at Lura Lounge, at 949 Columbus Avenue (between 106th & 107th Sts) in Manhattan.
Olesya Shayda, Chief Operations Officer of NY Minute Dating said "We are happy to be hosting our events at a staple of the neighborhood, Lura Lounge, to provide dating and singles events in Manhattan's Upper West Side/Harlem area." Our first speed dating event at Lura Lounge will be on Thursday, August 30th at 7-9pm. The event will be for all single professionals ages 21-38.
Check out our speed dating events schedule to learn more.
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What did last year's Atlantic 10 Tournament title, NCAA Tournament appearance and a 23-win season mean to you personally as well as the program? As far as the program is concerned I feel it was an enormous step. Charlotte 49ers women's basketball had been in great hands when I arrived here, but that was a step that needed to be taken. The players really set some high goals last year. I think that everybody understood that you can only talk about going to the NCAA Tournament so much before it becomes just talk. Winning the A-10 Tournament and going to the NCAA Tournament was validation for the program in terms of moving forward. It was a great satisfaction for me personally, because the players really talked about specific and attainable goals. The team understood there were steps throughout the year that needed to be taken to achieve their final goals. It was fun to watch them take those steps little by little. You could see their confidence growing and the team's chemistry was tremendous which made it fun. It was very memorable for all of us that were a part of the journey.
Juniors Kendria Holmes and Epiphany Woodson and freshman Jaquaria Forney all are from the City of Charlotte. What does it mean to have three players on the roster from the Charlotte area? It shows that Charlotteans feel that our University is a great choice for them. Playing for the 49ers is a choice that allows them to play closer to home and have their families watch them play. I think the missing piece has been for Charlotte area high school players to feel secure in the fact that they will be able to play at a high level of basketball, on top of getting a great education. I think that it is a tribute to our players that are in the program now and were in the past. I'm thrilled that Kendria, Epiphany and Jaquaria saw the vision that all of us have, and they want to come back here and represent the city and this University.
What does the program need to do to take that next step forward which is advancing in the NCAA Tournament? At the beginning of every season you have goals of taking steps forward. Last year winning the A-10 Tournament and making the NCAA Tournament was obviously a huge step. I'm not so sure that you don't have to spend a couple of years just getting to NCAA Tournament before you can advance. Obviously we would love to just jump to the Sweet Sixteen, but I feel it is definitely a process with the players and the coaches. I think the next step in the long-term vision is that going to NCAA Tournament has to become a regular occurrence. We have to get to the NCAA Tournament two or three years in a row and then all of a sudden you can stop being amazed by being there and start thinking about winning. So again, we are striving for consistency.
What are the team's goals for the season? Each season is unique with different goals. Our first goal is to develop the chemistry that I saw in our team last year. That is a challenge and will always be, because each year the players are different and they bring along new challenges. I think we have been fortunate here that are whole coaching staff has remained intact. You have consistency in what you're doing when your staff remains together and we have been extremely blessed to have all been here together for three years. Everybody's goal is to win a conference championship and go to the NCAA Tournament, but we also have academic goals. I was really proud of our team last year. We had a 3.0 GPA as a team and that is a goal that we will always have as a team. Of course we want to finish in the top three in the A-10, make the NCAA's, etc. But, I also think we need to take a step up in our non-conference schedule. If I had a specific goal it would be to continue to challenge ourselves against Top-25 programs and win some of those games. The conference has established itself nationally, and non-conference success makes a big difference.
What are your overall thoughts on the 2009-10 schedule which features 13 teams that reached postseason play last season? I thought the first year I was here that our non-conference schedule was tough. However, I believe that we put together a schedule that could be the toughest so far. Part of that stems from the draw that we got in the Bahamas tournament which made our schedule very tough. Opening up on the road at East Carolina is never easy. Then, we play South Carolina at home and Duke on the road in the first ten days which will obviously be good for our team. We are going to have to take it one game at a time. Playing these teams will make us better and prepare us for A-10 play. Every step we take in the non-conference schedule helps our RPI and helps in gaining respect. Conference-wise I believe that every night has become a challenge. The biggest change since we entered the league is that the so-called "bottom half" has become tougher and no one can be taken lightly. It becomes a challenge, but one that I think we all welcome.
The 2010 Atlantic 10 Tournament will be played at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. What are your thoughts on a neutral site for the A-10 Tournament? Well, if we can't have it in Charlotte, this is the next best thing…HA! It was huge plus for our team to play the A-10 Tournament at home last year. However, it is a step in the right direction for our conference and the league coaches wanted that challenge. I think the players will like it because it will be a new site for them, and its neutral, but more than anything we want it to be a great student-athlete experience, which is what this is all about.
What are your thoughts on the juniors (Kelsey McAdoo, Shannon McCallum and Kendria Holmes)? First of all, Kelsey came in with the senior class, but she redshirted so she is a veteran as far as understanding how things work in the program. I have a great deal of respect for her fortitude because she has had several complications due to her high school injuries and has pressed on through it all. We need her to contribute to the team this year. We obviously will have a size disadvantage on most nights and she can really help us in that area. Kendria and Shannon are very talented and I think everybody saw what Shannon was capable of toward the end of last year. I think she began to change her approach in practice and in games. I have had the privilege of coaching some talented players and Shannon is right up there at the top with any of them. I am anxious to see Kendria in a game because she had been on the floor last year but it was just in practice. It should be fun to see how she takes the reins at the point guard position this year. She is a terrific passer and sees the floor as good as unbelievably well. She will add a different dimension to our team because of her passing and creating ability.
What are your thoughts on the newcomers (Epiphany Woodson, Amanda Dowe, Jaquaria Forney, Jennifer Hailey, Jessica Johnson)? First of all let me touch on Epiphany, who transferred here from the University of Miami. Epiphany is a Charlotte native and I couldn't be more excited about her in a lot of ways. She came from a traditional high school power in Providence Day. She won a lot of basketball games there and is well known here in the community. I'm looking forward to seeing her grow as a basketball player. She is one of those players that saw a vision of what we are trying to do here and I am excited that she decided to come home and contribute to our program. As far as the freshmen are concerned I think the sky is the limit with this group. They are an extremely athletic group and all have different qualities they bring to the table. You will see that they have athleticism, length and quickness. Jaquaria Forney is another Charlotte native that chose to come here that committed early to us and never looked back. She had a lot of opportunities to go elsewhere, but she decided on Charlotte. She will be an early contributor at the guard position. She is an excellent defender and has the ability to create her own shot. Amanda and Jennifer are two players that will be thrown into the fire quickly. They both have a high-level of athletic ability in the paint but they will have some growing pains. I'm expecting tons from those two, but we all will have to be patient as they grow. As far as Jessica Johnson is concerned she is an unknown in regards to rankings because she is recovering from an injury during her junior year of high school. She has a tremendous upside because she is a great athlete. JJ actually jumped in the state track meet last year! All four of these players are long, athletic and fit great in our up-tempo system. Again, I repeat, the sky is the limit with this class!
What are fans going to expect to see when they watch us this year? We have a lot of new players on the team. If I had to guess, we are going to be a lot thinner across the board! When you see the freshmen you are going to want to feed them. Our up-tempo style of play will continue, however, my question is how frenetic the pace is going to have to be with this team and that depends upon the play of the guards. The difference may be in the way we play defensively. I believe we will press more, continue to run, and probably rebound by committee. Our success will be determined on the defensive end when it is all said and done.


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Orbitz just informed me that my flight from Manaus to Buenos Aires was changed because TAM made a time change for the departure of the first leg Manaus to BA.
This is fair enough but it now means my layover in Sao Paulo is 8.5 hours vs the original 2.5 There is an earlier flight available for the second leg (Sao Paulo to BA) which I would prefer. I don't know why they did not change that also !
Orbitz policy states that I will have to pay a penalty of $130 plus to make a change. Does anyone know of any recourse I have or a good strategy to fix the 2nd leg to a more reasonable time ?
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Most airlines' computers tend to look only at the affected flight when reaccommodating. And, again, most airlines will make additional changes upon request when events such as yours occur.
Have you yet called to ask them if they would make the change without charge? That should be your first action. -
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This is one of the risks of buying through someone like Orbitz. YOu need to call them and try to get them to make the change. The airlines generally will do it with no charge. However, you have to deal with Orbitz first since they "own" the reservation until you fly the first flight.
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Don't think that is correct, CarolA - Orbitz dos not own the rez, the airline does. Orbitz is just the third party agent that sold it; they are an agent, no a consolidator. I would call the airline directly, explain that you have been notified of a change that does not synch and see what they can do. Have your airline record locator (not one that Orbitz may have given you) when you call.
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Thank you very much fellow Fodorites.
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As a general rule... once you buy via a "Travel Agent" (which Orbitz is) they manage the reservation. SOMETIMES I can get Delta to take control and make the changes I need, but generally Delta makes me call Amex, for example. Now once the first flight is flown (or checked in) if I call Amex they can't do anything and refer me to Delta.
In the airline's "mind" the reservation is owned by the agency until they "take over" and while they can do that early, they may not. -
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I've had this happen several times on flights booked through Orbitz. I've just called Orbitz and requested the change to the other flight. Orbitz has always taken care of it - at no charge by either them or the airline. The Orbitz rep will just put me on hold, call the airline and then get back to me to tell me it's done. Then I go to my reservation on the airline's website and put in my seat request. Hopefully it worked out well for you!
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I agree wit CarolA,
as a general rule, the TA that sold the ticket "owns" it until the passenger checks in. There may be an exception, but 95% of the time, the TA is the ONLY one that can change the reservation. -
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I neglected to say, in my note above, that it is indeed Orbitz who should be contacted by the OP. They control the booking at this point.
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Hi people, Christo here with my report on the results.
I am happy to say that Orbitz fixed the problem. That is they switched the second leg to one that had the best connection/layover in Sao Paulo. (I don't know why they did not do this in the first instance).
Anyways the service from Orbitz Customer Service was excellent. I got through to an agent in only a minute or 2. He was recognized the problem without me even saying it and offered a solution right away. Like you said SCFoodie I just waited on the line while he contacted TAM.
I should add that what got me worked up in the first place was not the flight time change, that happens all the time, it was that they did not adjust the second leg to coincide. Further more the email notification had a "do not reply " message and so when I went on their website it advised that any customer change to flights would cost $150. There was nothing to indicate how to proceed in this type of circumstance. -
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christo - so glad to hear it worked out for you! I've always had great customer service from Orbitz - one very big reason I continue to book flights through them.
And - guess what - just found out yesterday that one of my connecting flights on an upcoming trip has been "eliminated" and I've been pushed back to a later flight. This is the second time this has happened on this trip! Sadly, nothing I can do about the long (4 hours) layover that I will now have. I'm booked on what is now the only flight of day from my connecting city to my destination city.
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Although running is so straightforward in so many ways, some runners fall into the trap of making it extremely complicated for themselves with some basic running mistakes. The tendency to cut corners, or conversely to over-cook training, are just some of the potential pitfalls that lie in wait for the experienced and brand new runner.
This is a classic mistake made by runners old and new to the sport. Having decided to run a certain distance/race, they fling themselves head first into a training plan, that they either don't read properly, or even worse, do read properly, but simply ignore. The plans work for a reason and that reason is because they build up gradually towards a certain goal.
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Getting the pace wrong
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Now that I've been unforgivably vague and mysterious, I suppose I ought to get to the heart of the matter. It boils down to this: Sometimes life gives you lemons. Sometimes it hits you in the face with a cast-iron skillet.
My cast-iron experience began about five weeks ago. I went to bed feeling normal, fine, peachy. I woke up the next morning and I could hardly move. Every joint in my hands and feet, my wrists and ankles, were swollen and stiff. They were red and warm to the touch. The pain… I can't even really describe it. I felt wiped out, like I had a flu bug or something. I assumed that's what it was and just kind of put up with it. Days passed and things didn't improve. Then weeks.
There was a pattern to my suffering. Mornings were terrible. The stiffness left me with the shuffle of an 80-year-old. My hands were so stiff and painful I couldn't open doors or jars or type. By midday the swelling and stiffness improved, though it didn't disappear. The pain never left.
I finally admitted to myself that, whatever this was, it wasn't going away and made an appointment with my doctor. Blood tests and exams and lots of waiting later, we had an answer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis.
This was not what I wanted to hear. RA is degenerative, often miserable, and incurable. There are some great treatments. The longterm prognosis, while not fabulous, is far better than it was even ten years ago. Strides are being made all the time and I cling to those possibilities. At the same time, I am struggling to accept the reality of this. I will be living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for the rest of my life. The rest of my life. There will be days when just getting around the house will be a struggle. I may very well reach a point where my joints have been deformed and destroyed by this disease. I already struggle to dress myself in the mornings. I can't use a can opener. Doorknobs… don't get me started.
The next months and years will be filled with more tests, with plenty of visits to the doctor, with good days and bad days. We'll be searching for the right combination of treatments and therapies and exercises and life adjustments for me. No two people are the same. No one treatment will work for every RA patient.
I am finding this is a battle with more than pain and physical limitations. This has already been an emotionally devastating experience. The future I'd always anticipated has changed, though I don't know yet how much, how drastically, or in what exact ways. I have never been one who enjoyed uncertainty. I am a planner and go-getter. Having to wait for answers and accept that some things are simply unpredictable has been very, very hard. I haven't told many people about this before now, in large part because so much about it is still uncertain.
I am also in a constant war with my own pride. There is something so humiliating about being out in public, whether at the kids' schools or the grocery store, shuffling along, depending on perfect strangers to open doors, pushing the grocery cart with my elbows because my hands and wrists hurt too much or are too stiff. I recently missed one of my favorite writing conferences and not entirely because of the physical pain it would have caused. The thought of limping around the conference, asking people to lift my bags for me or open doors for me or pry the lid off my pain meds for me, was more than my battered little heart could take.
And, on top of everything else, I am bracing myself for the inevitable flood of unsolicited advice I am likely to receive. Plenty of people will give me lists of things I have done to bring this on myself--foods I shouldn't have eaten, vitamins I should have been taking, etc. I'll, no doubt, be inundated with miracle cures and alternative therapies and reasons to ignore the advise of my extremely intelligent, expert doctors. Please don't be one of those people. Please. Chronic illness, whether physical, emotional or mental, isn't an open invitation for criticisms, sales pitches, or laymen's diagnoses and prescriptions. If those dealing with chronic illnesses want those things, we will ask. If we haven't asked, we don't want it.
I have a busy year ahead in terms of this illness and my family life and my writing career. I will be focusing my writing for now on editing and preparation for those books already scheduled to come out in the next 12 months. I likely won't be doing many signings or appearances, especially in the very immediate future. I cannot say when I will have something new ready to go. (What is coming out will be new to you, so that's something, right?)
I just want to thank all of you now for being supportive and understanding. I firmly believe there is a power in positive thoughts, in collective caring, and I am grateful for all those who have and will keep me in their thoughts and prayers as this new chapter in my life unfolds. You will likely hear more about it than you actually want to in the coming months and years, but words have always been an outlet for me. I hope that writing about my struggles will help me get through them.
In the words of one of my favorite Irish proverbs, "It is what it is."