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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Washington Stealth special teams were not so special against the Minnesota Swarm at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday night.
The Stealth penalty kill allowed four power-play goals on six chances and even worse, the Swarm's Ryan Benesch scored two shorthanded goals on the same penalty in the second quarter.
Minnesota outscored the Stealth 7-2 in that period and the Swarm held off a late Washington rally to win their first National Lacrosse League game of the season, 15-14.
"It's just not acceptable," said Stealth head coach Chris Hall about the shorthanded goals. "I was pretty upset with that. We have a pretty experienced offense, it's just inexcusable … our power play has allowed far too many shorthanded goals against. Those kind of things will kill you."
Despite all the special teams errors, the Stealth had possession and a chance to tie the game with 17.2 seconds remaining coming out of a timeout. But Washington (3-2) could not get off a shot as a pass down low could not be completed and Minnesota (1-3) was able to run out the remaining time to secure its first victory of the season.
"I think it was the second or third option on the play," said Hall. Afterwards he (assistant coach Dan Perreault) felt the first option was open. We didn't take it. We gotta work on that, when we have an opportunity to tie or win the game late, we need to make darn sure…"
The Stealth led 4-3 after the first quarter, with Rhys Duch and Lewis Ratcliff recording a goal and an assist in the quarter. But after Mike Grimes' goal closed out the period, the Swarm responded with five straight goals, capped by Benesch's two shorthanded goals.
Minnesota forward Callum Crawford racked up four assists in that span and added a fifth before the second period ended. Benesch completed a quarter hat trick with a goal with 52 seconds to go that gave the Swarm a 10-5 lead.
"We got ourselves into penalty trouble (in the second)," said Duch. "We gotta move on (from the penalties). Playing frustrated translates into playing worse … they jumped on us when we were down."
Duch and Ratcliff led the Stealth offense with three goals and five assists each. Athan Iannucci also tallied a hat trick, with all three goals coming in the fourth quarter to lead the Stealth's rally.
Iannucci's final tally came with 41.2 seconds remaining to give the Stealth hope.
Benesch, Kiel Matisz and Shayne Jackson answered the Stealth trio with three goals apiece for Minnesota. The Swarm also received a big lift from team captain Andrew Suitor, who was making his first appearance of the season after being suspended for the Swarm's first two games.
Suitor suffered a leg injury early in the fourth quarter and had to be helped off the field, but came back to score the eventual game-winning goal with 7:57 remaining. Suitor intercepted a pass near the Swarm restraining line, raced down the field unchecked and beat Stealth goalkeeper Tyler Richards one-on-one.
"It was a big goal from a big-time player," said Duch. "We left the goalie out to dry."
Richards stopped 37 of 52 shots, but in Hall's mind, he was one of the few members of the Stealth to play well.
"Richards made some pretty big saves, other than that, I would probably be a bit hard pressed to say that anyone had played a really good game," said Hall.
Swarm 15, Stealth 14
Washington 4 2 4 4 — 14
Minnesota 3 7 4 1 — 15
1st Quarter — Scoring: WAS — Ratcliff Goal (Duch) 2:52; MIN — Watt Goal (Benesch) 9:06; MIN —- Suitor Goal (Crepinsek) 10:56; WAS — Snider Goal 11:03; WAS — Duch Goal (Ratcliff, Hill) 12:11; MIN — Matisz Goal (Benesch, Jackson) 13:24; WAS — Grimes Goal (Garrison) 14:19. Goalie Changes: None.
2nd Quarter — Scoring: MIN — Matisz Goal (Crawford, Crepinsek) 1:46; MIN — MacIntosh Goal (Crawford, Earl) 4:18; MIN — Jackson Goal (Crawford, Benesch) 5:06; MIN — Benesch Goal (SH) (Suitor, Gilbert) 11:14; MIN — Benesch Goal (SH) (Jackson, Crawford) 11:53; WAS — Ratcliff Goal (Hill, Duch) 12:42; MIN — Matisz Goal (PP) (Crawford, Benesch) 13:14; MIN — Benesch Goal (Hass) 14:08; WAS — Duch Goal (Iannucci, Ratcliff) 14:54. Goalie Changes: None.
3rd Quarter — Scoring: MIN — MacIntosh Goal 0:07; WAS — Smith Goal (Duch, Ratcliff) 0:21; WAS — Ratcliff Goal (McMichael) 1:36; WAS — Garrison Goal (Bucktooth, Beers) 6:34; MIN — Jackson Goal (PP) (Crawford, Matisz) 9:44; MIN — Jackson Goal (PP) 10:28; WAS — Bucktooth Goal (PP) (Duch, Buchanan) 11:18; MIN — Crawford Goal (PP) (Matisz, Jackson) 14:01. Goalie Changes: None.
4th Quarter — Scoring: WAS — Iannucci Goal (Beers) 2:19; WAS — Iannucci Goal (PP) (Duch, Ratcliff) 5:24; MIN — Suitor Goal 7:03; WAS — Duch Goal (Hill, Henderson) 9:27; WAS — Iannucci Goal (PP) (Ratcliff, Grimes) 14:18. Goalie Changes: None.


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the show isn't edited differently, it's on at primetime here and is the same lack of air time for the convicts. not surprised, in general, arrogant but boring people lacking a sense of humour, that's how I've found being here in their social groups at least (not all of them, of course). say what you like about britain and the british...at least we have can have a laugh and don't take ourselves too seriously, that just becomes dull. it was the uk lads who kept the house entertaining in the last uk tuf too.
would happily take their weather and pay though;)
sotiropolous becomes a bigger cunt every time we see him. fucking wrong'un the bloke.
and i think its fucking bullshit and aussie that got defeated is given a free pass into the semi finals. i understood him 2 aussies being given the chance to fight, but once an aussie fails to make wait and we're left with another ocker who's already lost surely that now warrants a fight between a defeated fighters from each nation. fucking rediculous if you ask me.
also think a lad missing weight is more reason to mock than a bloke 10,000 away from his wife wanting a quick chat.
hope the aussie prick with the tash gets smashed in the semis and ross puts george into a coma.
anyway, another easy win for the brits and clean sweep for the LW's which is good.
Did they put Xavier back in to the semis then? If so what a fucking joke. Surely Bola should have fought as in all fairness he did the damage to the Aussie guy (the only one thats not a end) who had to drop out. Maybe Dana didn't want the potential of only 2 Aussies in the semis?
lol sorry mate, im in oz its aired at 7.30 on a wed night.
yeah xavier got the fight then the new aussie failed to make weight so xavier was given a walk into the next round. rediculous really.
i think dana's song and dance on the big screen was cringe. basically just mugging the lads off, making them squirm infront of the cameras for the sake of "entertaining tv". the way he spoke to them was like little children but with all the scripted drama and comments added to make it extra entertaining for tv. OTT imo.
rules are rules but have always thought it being rediculous they're not allowed at least a half hour phone call once a week. dana says they're locked away so they can focus on fighting, utter nonsense, if anything chatting to loved ones once in a while would help all of them fight better/improve motivation/get over the tough times in the house and we wouldn't see half the shit that goes on....which of course is the whole point. they want to bore the blokes to tears to create this sort of televised drama.
Dana was a tad OTT wasnt he!!
The decision to put Xavier through was a bit of bullshit end of the day so what if they got the spot originally Xavier lost just like the UK lads so surly he should have to fight again!
Dana obviously doesn't want the prospect of 2 all UK finals were already beating em over all 5-3.
^pretty sure that was the main reason he did it. it would have meant xavier getting raped again and a 2nd brit in the semis with a high likelihood of an all uk final at both weights. I don't think any of the aussies have looked any good whatsoever.
^ yes, that and the fact the uk guys had done 'the worst thing imaginable' meant they were never going to give any of the uk guys another shot
Just imagine if the UFC had sent the welter A-Team there would have been some serious ass raping
G Sot is a tool. Every episode he comes across like a bell end.
As well as the whole Australian taking an Australian place thing, I think Xavier might have got a shot due to him being the only welterweight that was not finished in his first fight. Luke, Val and Bola all got finished. Dunno, just a theory....

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U.S. Major Air Carrier Domestic On-time Arrival Performance (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
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The share of flights arriving on time is a measure of service quality. Not only is this indicator strongly seasonal, but the data also reflect the effects of weather. From 1998 to 2008, 20.3% of flights were delayed, 2.1% were cancelled, and 0.2% were diverted. These data only cover major airlines, which are required to report delays.
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|Percentage of flights arriving on-time
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* Current month minus same month previous year.
NOTES: The current value is compared to the value from the same period in the previous year to account for seasonality. Data are available for those carriers that had at least 1% of domestic enplanements in the previous year. The last 25 months of data include only carriers that reported in each of the last 25 months to retain comparability. Earlier data includes all reporting carriers.
A scheduled operation consists of any nonstop segment of a flight. The term "late" is defined as 15 minutes after the scheduled departure or arrival time. A cancelled flight is one that was not operated but was listed in a carrier's computer reservation system within seven calendar days of the scheduled departure. A diverted flight is one that left from the scheduled departure airport but flew to a destination point other than the scheduled destination point.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Office of Airline Information, Flight Delays at-a-Glance, available at http://www.bts.gov/programs/airline_information/ as of February 2010.


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Teacher Certification - Cohort 18
How long have you wanted to be a teacher?
Teaching has appealed to me as a career option since I was a sophomore in high school. I was teaching martial arts and doing in-class tutoring even way back then! I didn't get serious about getting my certification until after I got my masters and had kids.
What do you think will be your favorite subject to teach?
I love teaching about the natural world! I am really interested in how we can integrate science curriculum into other subjects like art, reading, and math.
How do you think you'll feel the first time you step in front of a class?
The first time I step in front of my own class will be a mildly scary but exhilarating experience. I'm looking forward to it!
What will you bring to your classroom from your life experiences?
I think my experience in the Navy and traveling overseas has really exposed me to a lot of diverse populations and experiences. I think that is the most important thing I bring to the classroom. The Navy also taught me the value of sheer tenacious optimism.
What do you think your students will like best about you?
I think my classes as a whole will like my sense of humor, but I think individual students will most appreciate that I am a great listener.
Were you surprised to get into the K-8 Teacher Certification Program at UW Bothell?
I felt pretty confident when I applied, but I was definitely happy to be accepted, especially when I saw the quality of the applicants I was up against during the interview process.
What was your background coming into the program?
I have held a variety of jobs, but most of my civilian background is in restaurant jobs, from bus boy all the way to shift supervisor. I served for nearly 5 years in the US Navy and that is a very important part of my background. I served on a carrier (a very large ship) and traveled all over the pacific. I had a great career in the Navy but I left that behind because fatherhood was so important to me.
Where did you go to elementary school?
Cottage Lake Elementary School in Woodinville, WA. I like to say I am a product of the Northshore School District.
What does the word "cohort" mean to you?
It means having a team of classmates and friends who know exactly what you are going through and are always there to help you out. It also gives you a ready-made group of people to discuss your academic and professional struggles and successes.
What's the most interesting thing you've learned about a faculty member?
The most interesting thing I've learned is that Dr. Naranjo is an avid whitewater kayaker. I've been out in the areas he goes and I think it's great to have an instructor that is not afraid to get pushed around a bit by Mother Nature.
First word that comes to mind when you hear "technology?"
Leveraging Twitter, Youtube, and other media to make learning as accessible and interesting as possible to all students.
Where would you most like to take a class of students outside of school?
To the Burke Museum of Natural History. If I had my way I would put chaperones at all the exits and just let the kids go wherever they wanted with their own cameras so they could take tons of pictures of whatever they were interested in.
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For twenty-five years before that, he served as vice president (1986-2011), through which he directed numerous public policy programs, particularly on environmental and regulatory issues and foreign affairs; managed policy staff; and served as The National Center's development director and chief financial officer, responsible for institutional growth.
A frequent commentator on public policy issues, Ridenour has appeared on such shows as ABC's Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News and CNN's Earth Matters. Ridenour has also twice testified before special political commissions of the United Nations General Assembly and has testified before congressional committees.
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Newberry takes doubleheader from Tornados, 7-5 and 3-2February 21, 2009
Arrowood gunned down at home to end 2nd game, secure sweep for Newberry
Brevard, N.C. – Newberry College swept a pair of games from the Brevard Tornados Saturday at Gil Coach Field, 7-5 and 3-2, in the 2009 South Atlantic Conference opener for both squads. Brevard falls to 5-4, 0-2 South Atlantic Conference, while Newberry's record improves to 7-5, 2-0 SAC.
GAME 1 – Newberry 7, Brevard 5
Bob Rikeman's team took a 7-0 lead and then held on for the victory in the opener. Josh McElwee (Andrews, S.C.) pitched five innings and picked up the win, striking out eight while allowing three runs on five hits. Spencer Linn (Fletcher, N.C.) took the loss for Brevard, allowing seven runs (five earned) on ten hits in seven innings of work.
Newberry cracked the scoring column in the 2nd inning. After a pair of walks and a wild pitch, Jose Rosa (Keystone Heights, Fla.) plated Jim Pollack (Homer, Alaska) on an RBI groundout to give the visitors the lead. Jovan Rohena (Trujilo Alto, Puerto Rico) then touched home on a wild pitch, and Phillip Bartz (LaCrescent, Minn.) tallied an RBI single to make the score 3-0.
Newberry added a run in the 3rd, when a Rohena single scored Nick Horvath (Apopka, Fla.) to make the score 4-0.
The scarlet and gray's final runs came in the 4th. After the first two batters singled, Edmund Gravely (Rocky Mount, N.C.) scored on an error. John Kirkland (Orlando, Fla.) singled a run home, and Casio Grider (Hephzibah, Ga.) followed with a sac fly to make the score 7-0.
Brevard hit the comeback trail in the 6th. After William Scholer (Norwalk, Iowa) started the inning with a double, Josh Miller (Hendersonville, N.C.) drove home the first Tornado run with a single to make the score 7-1. Jackie Corn (Hendersonville, N.C.) followed with an RBI double, and two batters later, M.A. Dozier (Cumming, Ga.) scored Corn on a sac fly, making the tally 7-3.
Brevard's final two runs came in the 7th off of Gary Hersey (Key West, Fla.). With the bases loaded and one out, Corn singled home a pair to bring the Tornados within two.
But Brevard would not score again. Thomas Berryhill (Aynor, S.C.) pitched the ninth for Newberry to pick up the save.
GAME 2 – Newberry 3, Brevard 2
Newberry swept the afternoon with a nail biter in the 2nd game. Dale Bennett (Summerville, S.C.) pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits for the win. Ryan Toney (Johnson City, Tenn.) was the loser, giving up three runs in five and a third innings.
The second game was scoreless until the 4th inning, when a two-out single from Miller plated Corn, putting the home side ahead by a single run.
Newberry took the lead in the 5th frame with some two-out magic. Pollack and Rohena notched back-to-back run-scoring singles to put the scarlet and gray up, 2-1.
Brevard tied the game in the bottom half of the inning. With one out, Matthew Pruitt (Hendersonville, N.C.) clubbed a home run to knot the score at two apiece.
Newberry plated the winning run in the 6th. With Pruitt pitching, Michael Morin (Miami, Fla.) scored on a wild pitch.
Berry hill again pitched the ninth for the save, but not without drama. After Adam Arrowood (Asheville, N.C.) pinch ran for Kellen Moman (Greenville, S.C.), who led off the inning with a single, Stephen Mullis (Charlotte, N.C.) stroked a two-out base hit to left field. Arrowood rounded third but was gunned down at home to deny Brevard the equalizer and end the game.
The Tornados and Newberry finish the season-opening series on Sunday with a 1 p.m. match-up.


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As a passionate winter sports brand, we produce high-end products for use in nature. This requires first and foremost an intact, natural environment. We all live from nature and anything that threatens the environment therefore threatens us as well – both as individuals and as a company.
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2013 Presentations
Here are some of this year's presentations! Make sure to check back soon for new presentations being added and an agenda!!
Session Title: Digital Records – Implementation, Creation, Conversion, and Storage for Personal and Small Business Applications
Presenter: Sgt. Michael J. Perry, Jr.
Organization/Company: St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office (SLCCF)
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: This will present the basic requirements to convert paper records to a digital format to attendees. An emphasis in proper preparation, available hardware and software, implementation, and legal issues will be covered. Attendees will walk away with the basic knowledge to plan a digital records retention program for their personal or small business and implement it successfully.
Presenter Bio: I have been a member of the Sheriff's office for over 10 years. I was promoted to Correctional Sergeant in June of 2012. I successfully implemented, maintain, supervise, and oversee the digital records program for the St. Lawrence County Correctional facility (the first local governmental agency to do so and one of the first in the state for local Corrections). This program has saved taxpayers approximately 10K per year. To date, our digital database contains over 300,000 of converted pages of documents in digital format and continues to grow daily. I am also the Records Access Officer, Supervising Field Training Officer, and FOIL Officer for the St. Lawrence Co. Correctional Facility.
Session Title: The Role of Information Technology in Clarkson's 3 On-campus Sustainability Facilities
Presenter: Daqing Hou
Organization/Company: Clarkson University
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abstract: Clarkson University has made a commitment to improve the sustainability of campus operations and education. For example, a pilot-scale greenhouse building is designed to balance the need for ample lighting while minimizing heat losses. The anaerobic digester converts over 300 kg (650 lb) of our campus' food waste each day into biogas, which is then used to produce electric power that will be used in the system. The digester also provides nutrient-rich fertilizer that will be considered for use in the greenhouse to support plant growth. The energy cabin, with its solar thermal/wood pellet 22 kW heating system, provides heat from renewable resources to maintain required temperatures in both the digester and the greenhouse. Information technology, together with other engineering disciplines, is playing a key role in running these facilities. This presentation is aimed to give an overview of the information technology involved in these three facilities.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Daqing Hou is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Clarkson University. His teaching and research interest is in Software Engineering.
Session Title: How to Increase the Security of a Network by Developing a Cisco VPN Concentrator
Presenter: Mike Knaebel
Organization/Company: Clarkson University
Skill Level: Skilled
Abstract: Requiring the use of a VPN on a campus can greatly increase the security, and often the performance of the campus's data network. The IT department at Clarkson University utilized Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliance, because it offered a robust VPN concentration platform with impressive client-device compatibility. The Security Appliance was configured to authenticate users with the University's Active Directory environment via RADIUS servers, providing access that was appropriate specifically for the connecting user. Once deployed, the IT department was able to remove nearly-global openings in the firewall for tcp/22 and tcp/3389, with the new found discretion that anyone attempting to connect via those methods would be an authenticated member of the campus.
Presenter Bio: Mike Knaebel worked with the IT department at Clarkson University for 4 years as a student, before taking the title Jr System Administrator in January 2012. As a freelancer, he develops websites and provides IT support for various groups in the area.
Session Title: Is Your Back-Up Strategy Adequate?
Presenter: Chuck Mosca
Organization/Company: Twinstate Technologies
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abstract: Is Your Back Up Strategy Adequate? An in depth presentation on the current state of actual business back-up strategies and the importance of a Disaster Recovery plan. Is your current back-up strategy enough? If mission-critical data were compromised or lost due to disaster, would you have access to that data in a timely enough manner to keep your business operating? Our recent report on Data Protection contains data collected over the first four months of 2013 from 250 Northeast region businesses regarding their current data backup and storage practices. We also explored whether Disaster Recovery plans have been established. The data is alarming. After this presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of what is currently being done by their peers with regard to data storage, compliance regulations for certain industries, and the different storage options available. They will have an increased awareness of data protection and a greater understanding of the value of a Disaster Recovery plan for their data to ensure business continuity and viability.
Presenter Bio: Chuck Mosca, IntuITive Services® Manager Mr. Mosca has been TwinState's IntuITive Services® Manager for more three years. In this position, Mr. Mosca plays a strategic part in the awareness, development and support for IntuITive Services®. Mr. Mosca's accomplished background includes over 20 years of experience in IT Application of Advanced Technology and Management. His successful history concentrates on managed and cloud services, virtualization, data storage, data and network security, data protection and disaster recovery services and solutions.
Session Title: Internet of Things
Presenter: Russell Nelson
Organization/Company: Crynwr Software
Skill Level: Skilled
Abstract: You cannot control what you do not measure. This is the scientific basis of the folkism "Measure twice, cut once." We've been measuring things by hand for a long time -- air temperature, water depth, body temperature. But we have computers now. Measurements become much more useful if they are cheaper to gather and process. There are many different efforts to connect all these sensors together into an "Internet of Things". We'll look at the latest existing and upcoming technologies for cheaply gathering data from sensors, with the goal of understanding what can be done now, and what can be done in the future.
Presenter Bio: Russell Nelson has been the proprietor of Crynwr Software for 22 years, and has developed Ethernet drivers and email systems. He currently is employed full-time at Clarkson University developing and deploying water quality sensors as his contribution to the Internet of Things.
Session Title: The Use of Mobile Devices and Policies in the Workplace
Presenter: Jill Van Hoesen
Organization/Company: Johnson Newspaper Corporation
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: IT teams are spending less time managing company-distributed hardware and more time attempting to navigate the ever-rising surge of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) popularity.. Very few workers feel that personal mobile products should not be used on the job and they are generally getting their wish, as the vast majority of professionals are now allowed to use their smartphones for work. In fact, the average mobile worker now owns several devices for various business purposes. The overriding message seems to be: If you're still attempting to thwart BYOD within your organization, you're probably fighting a losing battle. For starters, the C-Suiters probably won't appreciate how such a position will place the company at a competitive disadvantage for talent. Ultimately, it's best to work with users to come up with strong mobile policies that best serve and protect the enterprise while allowing them to use their preferred devices.
Presenter Bio: Ms. Jill Van Hoesen joined the Johnson Newspaper Corporation in April of 2008 as Information Security Officer, becoming Chief Information Officer in 2011. In this role, Jill provides technical leadership, vision and experience throughout the state wide organization. Ms. Van Hoesen's career spans over 25 years in executive information technology roles with the United States government and the financial industry in the North Country before joining the Johnson Newspaper Corporation. Jill is also the featured columnist for Business Tech Bytes, a monthly column in the NNY Business Magazine, a member publication of the Johnson Newspaper family of publications. This popular monthly column explores the varying ways information technology can leverage advantages for local businesses in an ever growing global economy. Ms. Van Hoesen also serves as Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of the United States Postal Service Postal Customer Council, Secretary for the Theresa Rotary Club and Secretary/Treasurer for the Rivergate Wheelers ATV Club, as well as moderator and speaker at numerous venues throughout the year. Jill currently resides in Theresa with her husband, Glenn.
Session Title: North Country Startups
Presenter: Matt Draper
Organization/Company: Shipley Center for Innovation (Clarkson University)
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: The Shipley Center for Innovation in partnership with the Reh Center for Entrepreneurship and the Office of Risk Management oversee the Peyton Hall Incubator. The incubator provides early-stage companies with space and infrastructure as they complete proof of concept and begin to scale. The incubator currently has 23 startups and is 74% full after just 2 years in operation. The presentation will outline the model, types of startups, and services available including IP protection, business model generation, seed funding, prototyping, and networking.
Presenter Bio: Matt Draper, deputy director, The Shipley Center for Innovation As Deputy Director for the Shipley Center for Innovation, Draper works directly with faculty, students, and staff on the commercialization of emerging technologies. Since joining the Shipley Center in October of 2010, this work has led to the development of the Clarkson Model for the Commercialization of Innovations, which is directly responsible for the formation of multiple startups in Upstate New York. Draper is a graduate of Clarkson, receiving an undergraduate degree in business administration as well as an MBA in 2003. Prior to joining the Shipley Center, he worked in various management roles of increasing responsibility for W.W. Grainger, a Fortune 500 company and the largest industrial distributor in the world.
Session Title: Network Device Monitoring Toolbox
Presenter: Jonathan Towne
Organization/Company: Clarkson University
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abstract: IT departments often have many individual devices (switches, routers, firewalls, servers, storage arrays) to monitor and manage, and often each of these come with their own tools to do so. Monitoring these devices is rarely an easy task, and requires a fair bit of thought and effort. What is often lacking is a single or small number of tools/applications to consolidate the information, provide trending data, and historical logging. Attendees should come away from this presentation with an introductory knowledge of a few stable, mature open-source applications designed to help.
Presenter Bio: Jonathan Towne is a North Country native, and started in IT early. He has more than a decade of experience as a systems and network administrator, and enjoys the challenges such a career choice can bring with it.
Session Title: Creating an App from the Ground Up
Presenter: Peter Karlson
Organization/Company: NeuEon Inc.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abstract: We have distilled two decades of building custom software into a two-hour workshop. This session is designed for entrepreneurs and companies that are looking to build custom software and apps for their business or as their business. Everything you need to know from terminology, process and trends in best practices. This session will make sure you are prepared and guide you through some of the pitfalls and risks associated with the development process.
Presenter Bio: Peter is the President/CEO of the technology consultancy NeuEon Inc. Peter is a serial entrepreneur with experience in bootstrapping, strategic investments and angel financing. His firm specializes in providing guidance and advice to entrepreneurs and established organizations looking to use technologies more effectively.
Session Title: Cooperative Technology – Electronic Records Management System
Presenter: Jeanne Brown
Organization/Company: Digital Towpath Cooperative
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: Centralizing and managing public records in electronic format can be a difficult task - especially for smaller, typically less centralized local governments. Working together, the local governments of the Digital Towpath Cooperative have developed a web application to address this problem through shared resources and mutual support. Development of the Digital Towpath electronic records management system (ERMS) was funded through a NYS Archives LGRMIF Shared Services grant submitted by Digital Towpath and seven towns and villages across the state. Together officials from these governments helped to design and test a system they could share not only among themselves but also with other NYS local governments. This session will introduce you to Digital Towpath and the ERMS and tell you how local governments in NYS can join in using this powerful new system to centralize and manage electronic records. The ERMS includes an access management system that can be used to allow access to only a specific folder or folders within the system. Retention of inactive folders can be set so that files are expunged automatically when they reach the end of their retention period. Reporting is automated. Files are stored in an approved, secure data center and safeguarded by multiple layers of security.
Presenter Bio: Jeanne Brown Project Director Digital Towpath Cooperative Institute for Local Government at SUNY Institute of Technology Ms. Brown has experienced town government in her own town as a Deputy Town Clerk, Supervisor's Secretary, Assessor's Clerk, Planning Board Clerk, and Recreation Commission Member, as well as an active community member. This on-the-job training and nearly two decades of helping small towns and villages in her area with technology and records management projects have given her an understanding of the business process of small towns that only those of us who have been there can develop. Jeanne currently serves as Project Director for Digital Towpath and as a member of the Local Government Records Advisory Commission and the Local Government Cyber Security Committee, continuing her commitment to open and efficient government through technology consolidation.
Session Title: Why You Should Consider a Career in Health Care IT
Presenter: Corey M. Zeigler
Organization/Company: Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: Health care IT is a field where you can make a tangible impact - and therefore, a field that's worthy of your career consideration. Health care IT is a field that needs technology improvements. Where many industries - from retail to banking to communications - depend on interoperable network infrastructure and user-friendly interfaces, many doctors' offices, hospitals, clinics and medical laboratories across the U.S. still rely on legacy software and hardware. Some doctors still store patient files on paper, and write prescriptions by (illegible) hand. In an industry where lives are at stake every day, and where regulatory pressure to adopt technology has created a critical market need for HIT professionals, there is an opportunity for today's brightest to enter a challenging and rewarding field. In this presentation, Corey M. Zeigler, Director for the North Country Health Information Partnership, will discuss the need for HIT professionals, the work environments, available training and employment opportunities, both regional and nation-wide.
Presenter Bio: Corey M. Zeigler serves as the North Country Health Information Partnership (N-CHIP) Director for the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) bringing over 20 years of IT experience and strategic leadership as well as 8 years of healthcare administration. As the Director for a community consortium of seven hospitals, and sixty practices surrounding Fort Drum, Corey lead a Health IT initiative that has invested over $13.4 million dollars into the community in order to connect seven hospitals, over 200 providers and 60 practices and clinics to better coordinate care.
Session Title: SEO Practices to Leave Behind in 2013
Presenter: Ruby Sprowls
Organization/Company: Marketing Your Product for Profit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abstract: Take the opportunity to update and refine your SEO strategies for 2013 and beyond. "SEO Practices to Leave Behind in 2013" is an interactive workshop for business owners who are familiar with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Internet Marketing but have only basic experience in executing strategies and tactics on the topic. This workshop content reviews the fundamentals and moves on to reveal more complex functions and examples. We'll discuss answers to questions such as: • Are more links better than more content? • What are good links and bad links? • Do social media need SEO, are they related? • Is there an ideal keyword density for my page? Or is that tactic still relevant today? • How does poor links affect your site in search? Do you recall the recent Google "Panda" the update that shook the world of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), causing businesses to wonder why they lost ground on Search Results Pages and began to take a look at their link-building strategy and their keyword-based efforts for a long overdue focus on quality content?
Presenter Bio: Ruby owns a successful consultant company specializing in internet marketing. The business specializes in local search marketing, blogging, analytics, social media consulting, search engine marketing training and education. She operates two internet-based businesses specializing in antique and vintage needlework collectables. As the former director of NATC, Sprowls draws upon her over twenty years of experience in Organizational Development and Business Management and her professional skills in Search Engine Marketing strategist to successfully guide NATC in the achievement of its goals. Sprowls currently sits on the Community Education Advisory Board of SUNY Canton and the Advisory Board of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Session Title: Designing Websites that Make Sense: A Look at Usability
Presenter: Pete Molinero
Organization/Company: Laterna Studio
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abstract: No one likes to use a website they can't figure out. This presentation will look at best practices for ensuring that your website is as enjoyable and intuitive as possible for its visitors. This includes topics such as web writing, feature selection, icon design, and more.
Presenter Bio: Pete Molinero owns and operates Laterna Studio; a local web design, print design, and animation business. He has a degree in digital media and over 9 years of experience building websites--ranging from simple brochure sites to complete web applications.
Session Title: Capitalizing on the Mobile Revolution
Presenter: Andrew Davis
Organization/Company: Jack of Trade Apps
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: In this presentation you will learn how to capitalize on the mobile revolution with a Mobile App from Jack of Trade Apps. Differences between mobile websites and mobile apps, mobile technology trends, and features specifically designed for businesses will be shown and discussed. Examples of Jack of Trade App's existing customer's mobile apps will be demonstrated.
Presenter Bio: Andrew Davis founded Jack of Trade Apps to help small to medium size companies increase sales and customer retention through Mobile Apps. Andrew has a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson and a Master's of Engineering in Industrial & Management Engineering from RPI. Andrew has worked in both commercial and defense industries with an eye toward business development.
Session Title: Meaningful Use: What it Means to Hospitals and Providers
Presenter: Phil Deleel
Organization/Company: Adirondack Health
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: This presentation will delve into the origins of Meaningful Use as defined within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 2009. More specifically, the HITECH rules outlined within ARRA and how they impact the delivery of healthcare both from the hospitals perspective as well as the physician or providers perspective. This presentation will outline the components involved with the 3 stages of Meaningful Use as well as compare and contrast each of the stages as they pertain to eligible hospitals and eligible providers. Lastly, this presentation will look at the resources required to meet each of the objectives for each of the stages of Meaningful Use as well as the economic impact meeting these stages will have. This presentation will also demonstrate some tools that are currently available to monitor an organizations progress as well as examples of the reporting requirements as part of the attestation process. The presentation will close with a question and answer period.
Presenter Bio: Twenty plus years experience in the technology arena with 17 plus years experience in healthcare. Currently hold my masters in health administration/informatics and a bachelors in health administration/health information systems. Am a Certified Professional in Health and Information Management Systems. Current member of HIMSS and CHIME as well as a board member of HIXNY (Health information Xchange of New York). Have successfully completed Stage 1 attestation of Meaningful Use and am working to meet the Stage 2 requirements. Currently employed with the Adirondack Medical Center (Adirondack Health) in Saranac Lake and previously held positions at the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center and Canton Potsdam Hospital. Born in Massena, I have been a life long resident of the North Country.
Session Title: Why businesses do or do not undertake disaster recovery planning?
Presenter: Shalu Wunnava
Organization/Company: SUNY Potsdam
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: Research has shown that majority of businesses affected by a disaster never reopen. In today's information intensive and networked world, Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) is a critical and significant activity. Yet, it has also been shown by research that a majority of North American businesses do not have a Disaster Recovery Plan. The big question is "Why"? In order to find out some answers to the question of why businesses don't undertake disaster recovery planning, an empirical research was conducted. Using a theoretical lens, disaster recovery planning managers were surveyed to find out the factors that influence the undertaking of disaster recovery planning. The aim of this presentation is to provide the results from the study, and bring a new perspective to the question of what influences the undertaking of disaster recovery planning.
Presenter Bio: Dr.Shalini (Shalu) Wunnava is an Assistant Professor in the Business Administration Department at SUNY Potsdam. She teaches Information Systems and Operations Management. Her research interests include disaster recovery planning, outsourcing, virtual teams, and social media.
Session Title:The Power of Email Marketing
Presenter: Ellen Williams
Organization/Company: Constant Contact
Skill Level: Novice
Abstract: Today, more than ever before, business success is measured by the strength of the relationships each business builds. You'll learn how to build those relationships using easy, inexpensive and highly effective email marketing! We will explore the basics of what email marketing is, why it works so well, how it easily integrates with social networking sites, and how to use it in your business planning and marketing strategy to achieve special goals.
Presenter Bio: Ellen Williams, Constant Contact Regional Development Director, New York & Southern Connecticut Ellen has 23 years of technology and marketing experience and has presented to over 4,000 small businesses, nonprofits, and associations. Her advice on best practices help organizations understand how to build great customer relationships that lead to more business and donations. Ellen Has been invited to speak by the National Association of Professional Organizers, Inc. Magazine, Microsoft Corp. and Symantec. She has also presented at industry events includingInbound Marketing Summit in Boston, NYXPO for Business in NYC, Social Media Week 2012 and Internet Week New York 2013.
Presentations are 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes Q&A.
The North Country Technology Symposium is the Information Technology event for North Country leaders by North Country leaders. The event is made possible by the generous support of its partners and the St. Lawrence County Information Technology Advisory Board.


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9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods own people,* in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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January 10, 2009 at 19:31:12 Jan 10, 2009 @ 19:31
what is this?
what is this?
Che sucks.
Last picture of Che Guevara before he died.
he most certainly does not
he's an hero and a model
what he stood for was great but what he did to achieve his ideals was not great.
.....I really find this pic inspirational....Thanks Streetetiquette.com!
There were some pics of Nazi rallies posted earlier in the thread and it's kind of crazy to think that Hitler was part of a society that believed in a race of people that lived underground and had superhuman powers. Actually Heinrich Himmler dedicated pretty much his entire house (it was actually a castle, Wewelburg or something like that) to the "Vril Society" and they held Satanic rituals in the north tower of the castle and shit. They also were working on flying saucers and shit, it's crazy.
Also sort of related, I heard there's a pic out there of Heinrich Himmler visiting a concentration camp with his twelve year old daughter what the fuck? Seriously, if the Germans had actually known who was taking over their country I believe they would've put a stop to it.
edit: The Vril Society also sacrificed orphaned children who had no parents because they died in World War 1 so like shit you know.
that picture makes me think of jay-z for some reason lol
this picture however...i dont even know. this picture just blows me away, do you see how many people there are....this pic is just crazy
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Building collapse in NYC
Two people are dead, many are hurt and others are missing after an explosion triggered the collapse of two buildings in New York City.
Con Edison confirms it was responding to a report of a gas odor in the area just before the explosion occurred in East Harlem.
Metro North train service in the area has been restored after being suspended due to debris on the tracks.
Debris on the tracks after #EastHarlemExplosion. Latest on @MetroNorth here: http://t.co/oMZhHVH1gS pic.twitter.com/rhEcVO0N7T
— 1010 WINS (@1010WINS) March 12, 2014
Pictures of the building explosion, collapse in New York City http://t.co/cc9DT2BkcK pic.twitter.com/rVeoIkDFai
— Hartford Courant (@hartfordcourant) March 12, 2014
UPDATE: Sources: 1 dead, more than a dozen injured in bldg. explosion; search ongoing: http://t.co/uezx7zNXkU pic.twitter.com/m7w9BmcKVL
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By Aaron Lommers Herald Writer
EVERETT — The Washington Stealth waited until the last game of the regular season to play their best game — and they couldn't have picked a better time.
The Stealth defeated the Philadelphia Wings 17-13 on Saturday night, earning the No. 2 seed in the National Lacrosse League's West Division. Washington will play host to Edmonton next Saturday in the team's first home-playoff game since winning the NLL championship in 2010.
"We put up 17 goals which is obviously great," Stealth head coach Chris Hall said. "The defense was solid in five-on-five and transition. So I think with all of that, it was certainly the best game we have played in a while."
The Stealth pulled away from the Wings in the second quarter, outscoring them 6-1 in the period. But before that run could ever take place, Washington first had to show its resolve.
With the score tied 3-3 late in the first quarter, the Stealth went on the power play looking to take control of the game. Instead, forward Brodie Merrill tagged them with back-to-back shorthanded goals to give the Wings a 5-3 lead.
The Stealth responded by scoring 12 of the game's next 13 goals. The only goal given up to the Wings during that run was a power-play goal to Philadelphia forward Drew Westervelt.
"I think it was very important that we didn't get down on ourselves and we didn't panic," Hall said. "We made a couple of big, big mistakes there when we could have taken charge of the game a little bit. But I think it was real important to get the next one and then we got on a little bit of a momentum roll there. I think that showed some real signs of resiliency and not getting down on ourselves, so that was a good thing."
The Wings finished the third quarter with three straight goals and continued to cut the deficit in the fourth quarter, getting to within three before the Stealth finally closed the door.
Philadelphia forwards Jordan Hall and Brendan Mundorf led the Wings with two goals and three assists apiece. Former Stealth star Paul Rabil was held without a point in his first game back at Comcast Arena since being traded to Edmonton early last season.
There were no shortage of heroes for the Stealth, but forward Rhys Duch certainly earned top-billing. Duch scored four goals and had five assists and in the process won the NLL's regular season goal-scoring championship, finishing with 45 — two ahead of Colorado's John Grant Jr. Duch also set career-highs in both goals and points.
"Accolades are awesome," Duch said. "It's real great to be rewarded and recognized for your successes and obviously scoring goals is something that I take pride in. So it's a pretty cool feeling to win that award. But, I score goals to help my team win."
One player who isn't used to finding the net too often is defenseman Curtis Hodgson, but he found it on Saturday. Hodgson scored unassisted in the first quarter, his second goal of the season and second is as many weeks.
It wasn't enough for the 31-year-old veteran. He added another in the second quarter for just the third multi-goal game of his career.
"I think I said to (Duch), 'it's nice to show the old guys can still put the ball in once in a while,'" Hodgson said. "We've got so many good athletes that can run the floor and tonight was just my night. I got lucky on a couple of good shots and I'm happy to contribute by scoring some goals rather than just playing defense."
After not making the playoffs a season ago and not having a home playoff game in three years, the crowd of 4,352 stood up and cheered the Stealth as the final seconds ticked off the clock.
"It's a huge win for this franchise," Hodgson said. "Not being in the playoffs last year has been a thorn in our side all year and it was a goal when we started the game that it was important for us and this franchise to get a home playoff game and so I think it's a huge positive for us to keep building on as we go into the playoffs."
Calgary, Edmonton and the Stealth all finished tied atop the West Division at 9-7. Calgary takes the top seed thanks to the three-way tiebreaker, the Stealth finish second and Edmonton finishes third.
Washington will host the Rush at 6:45 p.m. next Saturday at Comcast Arena in the NLL West Division semifinals. The Rush took two of three from the Stealth in the regular season.
"We've got to do our homework again and understand why they got a leg up on us this year," Hall said. "They present a big challenge for us. I think the good news is that we've played them enough times that we've got a pretty good read on them."
Aaron Lommers covers the Washington Stealth for The Herald. Follow him on twitter @aaronlommers and contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stealth 17, Wings 13
Philadelphia 5 1 3 4 — 13
Washington 4 6 4 3 — 17
1st Quarter — Scoring: WAS — Iannucci Goal (Ratcliff, Smith) 1:05; PHI — McLellan Goal (Ross, Mundorf) 2:32; PHI — Westervelt Goal 3:49; WAS — Duch Goal (Sorensen) 5:28; PHI — Crowley Goal (Merrill) 8:45; WAS — Hodgson Goal 10:57; PHI — Merrill Goal (SH) (Manney) 13:03; PHI — Merrill Goal (SH) (Sweeney) 13:34; WAS — Hill Goal (EA) (Smith, Iannucci) 14:55. Penalties: , PHI (Too Many Men, Minor, 2 min) 12:38.
2nd Quarter — Scoring: WAS — Duch Goal (Smith, Ratcliff) 0:40; WAS — Smith Goal 1:12; WAS — Ratcliff Goal (Smith, Duch) 4:44; WAS — Grimes Goal (Beers) 5:58; WAS — Hodgson Goal (Moleski) 7:33; PHI — Westervelt Goal (PP) 8:59; WAS — Duch Goal (Garrison, Beers) 11:12. Penalties: Bucktooth, WAS (Illegal Cross Checking, Minor, 2 min) 2:03; , WAS (Too Many Men, Minor, 2 min) 8:43; Iannucci, WAS (Holding The Stick, Minor, 2 min) 12:22.
3rd Quarter — Scoring: WAS — Ratcliff Goal (Smith, Duch) 1:33; WAS — Bucktooth Goal (Duch) 3:40; WAS — Ratcliff Goal (Bucktooth, Duch) 5:24; WAS — Snider Goal 5:32; PHI — Crowley Goal (PP) (Hall, Mundorf) 7:16; PHI — Mundorf Goal (PP) (Crowley, Westervelt) 9:45; PHI — Hall Goal (Buchanan, Merrill) 12:50. Penalties: , WAS (Too Many Men, Minor, 2 min) 6:07; Hostrawser, WAS (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 8:26; Rabil, PHI (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 8:26; Pychel, WAS (Slashing, Major, 5 min) 8:26; Ross, PHI (Goaltender Interference, Minor, 2 min) 12:20.
4th Quarter — Scoring: PHI — Sweeney Goal 1:31; WAS — Duch Goal (Snider) 2:00; PHI — Hall Goal (Buchanan, Mundorf) 2:44; PHI — Mundorf Goal (SH) (McLellan, Hall) 7:50; WAS — Hill Goal (PP) (Duch, Bucktooth) 8:10; WAS — Smith Goal (O'Dougherty, Grimes) 9:21; PHI — Westervelt Goal (PP) (Hall) 13:58. Penalties: Merrill, PHI (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 7:08; , WAS (Too Many Men, Minor, 2 min) 12:25; Francis, PHI (Roughing, Minor, 2 min) 13:58.


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My boy is 3 and 4 months. He has very little interest in any kind of technical grappling at the moment )he just likes general wrestling on the floor with no technique!), but he is a big fan of punching, kicking and now knees. The rules are that he has to say he wants to fight first before he does it, so that he doesn't just start swinging at people (particularly his mother!). Generally though we have to have a gun fight first, then we have a sword fight, and then we go to fisticuffs. He also likes to go 'slo-mo' and watch me make funny faces as he throws slow motion horrible Wanderlei Silva hooks at me.
I've tried playing some grappling with him, but I think it will be easier when he has someone his own size to work with. I'm going to give it a little while longer and then see if I can find him some Judo locally.
Sorry about late reply but she really loves grappling I could not ask for her to be more enthusiastic towards it. Well either She loves it or just enjoys attacking Daddy lol. (Shrugs)


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Utah freshman Jordan Loveridge knew the rivalry growing up. Now, the starting power forward is about to take his place in it.
Loveridge is from West Jordan. His recruitment came down to the Utes or BYU. He regularly played pick-up games as a high schooler with the Cougar players. He was close to the coaching staff and gave BYU serious thought.
Now, he will be seeing it all firsthand at the Marriott Center on Saturday night.
"It's going to be weird a little bit, because I almost went there," Loveridge said. "But we've got to go in there and play well. BYU is a very good team. I have nothing but respect for the coaching staff there. All of those are good guys and great coaches."
Loveridge became a hotly contested instate recruit, and Larry Krystkowiak's first major victory on the recruiting trail.He's lived up to billing, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds per game as a starter. He's on track to contend for all-Pac 12 freshman honors.
Against BYU, Loveridge will have to keep Josh Sharp off the boards, no small task seeing that the former Lone Peak star is athletic and quick. Loveridge will have to spread the floor with his jumper and make plays within the offense.
Is he ready?
"it's going to be a challenge," Loveridge said. "But it's going to fun. A great atmoshpere. I'm looking forward to it."
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Former President George W. Bush becomes a grandfather
Former first couple George W. and Laura Bush have become grandparents to a "beautiful" baby girl.
The former president's daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, gave birth to her first child on Saturday night in New York City. The baby's name is Margaret Laura "Mila" Hager, after her grandmothers.
The former president announced the birth in a statement Sunday, after meeting the newborn.
"Laura and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our grandchild, Margaret Laura 'Mila' Hager. Mila, daughter of Jenna and Henry Hager, is named for her grandmothers," the statement begins.
After giving the date and time of the birth, it continues: "We met our beautiful granddaughter today. Jenna and Mila are healthy. And our family is elated."
Jenna Bush Hager is a contributing correspondent for the "Today" show. She announced her pregnancy in December — marking the first grandchild for the former president — saying she was "nervous and so excited" about the news.


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Pitbull has started his own charter school
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If it seems to you sometimes like pop stars run this country, you're correct in at least one respect: Pitbull, the 35th-biggest pop star in the world, is currently taking over responsibilities that used to be the province of local government—he's started his own school.
Pitbull's Sports Leadership and Management Academy (SLAM), NPR reports, is the rapper's attempt at reaching kids in the Miami school system turned off by traditional education. The school offers a sport-related curriculum and connections to the local baseball franchise, the Miami Marlins.
"[A] lot of these kids are so creative … but no one believes in them. … No one motives them. I relate to them … but then I give it to them raw," Mr. Worldwide told the radio network. "They're already labeling me 'Mr. Education,' " he said.
The Atlantic notes that Pitbull's official role with SLAM is "fairly vague."
The move has earned the "Timber" rapper some rare criticism from political journalists:
@resnikoff @kn8 The era of the rich hero doing things we should do automatically through social institutions is upon us.— Matt Bruenig (@MattBruenig) October 16, 2013
Closer to home, Miami public officials say the whole thing is a publicity stunt.
"I guess you can expect Pitbull to show up every now and then, and that's cool if you're a Pitbull fan," school board member Raquel Regalado told NPR. "How does that translate into academic achievement?"
Academica, the company behind Pitbull's charter school, is one of Florida's most profitable education companies, thanks in part to its close financial ties to the legislators in the state capital.
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Friday, September 9, 2011
Knock Off Art
26 comments:
- Terry said...
I'm glad you gave us the update on Greg. It's kind of hard to ask, but I was wondering. Awesome news!!
As for this little beauty, I love it. I also love that you remembered to number the backs, not once, but twice. I wouldn't have thought to do that at all. It pays to always have your eyes looking for ideas.
- September 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM
- Terri said...
I love how your piece turned out. Each square is a picture in itself.
Glad to hear Greg is okay.
- September 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- Baye said...
I'm lovin' this idea. I have an over-sized photo I had printed that I want to cut down to smaller sizes. I was going to go with separate frames, but now I think I might be able to do something like this with it. Thanks for the inspiration!
- September 9, 2011 at 2:06 PM
- Erika Price said...
Erika here, dropping by from Handmade Wednesday. What a great tutorial - love the image you found and what you did with it! And {{{hugs}}} for Greg :)
- September 9, 2011 at 5:43 PM
- Pure Images said...
That is soooo cute. I love that the photo sticks out from the mat!
(Linking up from boost my blog friday)
- September 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- Cranberry Morning said...
First, I'm glad to hear that Greg is cancer free! And secondly, you really are a Creative Princess. That is so clever!!
- September 9, 2011 at 11:07 PM
- Kammy Wielenga said...
Now seriously, Terri. You call ME genius? I'm thinking you're the genius! This is awesome! I love how you get your inspiration sitting in a hospital looking at their wall deco. I'd have to say you're brave to buy a print and cut it up!! Turned out AWESOME and I love the jute rolls!!!
- September 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- Tammy said...
Wow! Good job!! And I'm glad your hubby is fine too. Thanks for sharing this with us :)
- September 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- Shannon said...
I love this! I think I may have to do something similar soon! I'm glad your husband is doing well.
Shannon @ Imperfectly-Inspired.blogspot.com
- September 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- -Kelsey Coghill said...
I love the jute coils! I've been using jute for EVERYTHING lately! thanks for sharing!
- September 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- Kala said...
I absolutely love how it looks - great job:) I'm so glad I stopped by:)
- September 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM
- Joni Nickrent said...
Very cool...great tute! TFS! POP ART MINIS
- September 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM
- Cynthia said...
This turned out great! I love the picture you chose, too.
- September 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- imklvr said...
Oh, girl...I'm gonna copy you!!!! What a great idea...and easy-peasy! I'd better start following you to see what else you've got up that creative sleeve of yours!
- September 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM
- Karena said...
Love this idea! I would love for you to share it on my link party this Friday at cookienut.blogspot.com
- September 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- Handy Man, Crafty Woman said...
Beautiful! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
- September 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM
- Meredith Resnick, M.Ed & MA said...
Vert cool project!
~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking
A Mother Seeking...
My City Backyard Garden
- September 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM
- Lisa said...
I love this what a great idea. So cool. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Scrappingpinklady
- September 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- Connie said...
Love the jute coils and the way you redid the picture! Beautiful!
- September 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com said...
Your knock off turned out great and I think the inspiration is perfect! What a meaningful piece! Thank you so much for linking up at Savvy HomeMade Monday!
- September 18, 2011 at 7:45 PM
- Rachel said...
Beautiful! I looks like you are looking through a window. It really turned out wonderfully.
- September 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM
- Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com said...
LOL...isn't it great that you find fun things to make in so many different places! Thanks for sharing this at What's In The Gunny Sack last week and I hope to see you again tomorrow!
- September 18, 2011 at 11:45 PM
- Kassi @ Truly Lovely said...
It's fun to look for inspiration all around, right?! That turned out really nice! Thanks for sharing this on Fancy This Fridays!!!
- September 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM
- Jordan McCollum said...
I love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
- September 20, 2011 at 12:04 AM
- To Sew With Love said...
I agree with you, Terri. We do sometimes get the idea from strange place. ^^) We really love your framed art we are featuring it on the blog this saturday. Have a lovely day!
- September 21, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- To Sew With Love said...
and we are glad your husband's operation went well... xoxo
- September 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM


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CINCINNATI OH -- Pierre Foods, Advance Food Co. and Advance Brands have closed on their merger, which creates AdvancePierre Foods [see story]. The combined entity has approximately $1.3 billion in net sales.
The new AdvancePierre Foods organization supplies value-added protein and handheld convenience products to the vending, foodservice, school, retail, club and convenience store markets. It offers a full line of packaged sandwiches, fully cooked chicken and beef products, Philly-style steak, breaded beef, pork and poultry, and bakery products.
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Every time I go to an OB/GYN appt. I get nervous about my pubic grooming procedures.
Just like the rest of my appearance, I want people to get an accurate portrayal of me. Most days, my appearance says I am a busy mom and make-up is over-rated. But pubic hair grooming tells another story about a person.
I know OB doc.s have probably seen it all, but I still want to have my pubes be consistent with the rest of me.
I remember when I was 37 weeks pregnant with DD (dear daughter) I got yelled at by the doc (not my reg. one) for shaving. She was worried about staph and I really couldn't see what I was doing down there. =) I guess her reaction has stuck with me.
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HATFIELD, PA -- Hong International's VSPhoenix soft-tip dart game system was recently placed at a location serviced by Lansdale Amusement (Hatfield, PA).
Each Phoenix dart game cabinet includes an HD monitor mounted on top and connects to the Internet. Players in different locations can see and compete against opponents over a proprietary network; players in New York can compete against darters in Los Angeles, for example.
A second camera shows a close-up of the dartboard. A player's data are automatically stored in the system database.
Lansdale is a third-generation operating company that says it introduced electronic dartboards to southeastern Pennsylvania 30 years ago, forming the region's first dart league in 1986.
Lansdale's David Lausterer told local press outlets that he expects hundreds of darters to compete on 40 VSPhoenix machines during its inaugural local tournament, taking place from Jan. 25 to 27 at the Holiday Inn Lansdale (Kulpsville). | SEE STORY
South Korea's Hong International has displayed its Phoenix system at U.S. amusement trade shows in recent years. Gold Standard Games (formerly Shelti Inc.) offers a communicating board called Radikal Darts. The Radikal technology was developed by Spain's Gaelco Darts.


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OGP Selects John Sindelar as Deputy Associate Administrator
May 2, 2000
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WASHINGTON - The Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP) of the U.S. General Services Administration has announced that John Sindelar will become its new Deputy Associate Administrator, effective May 7, 2000.
In making the announcement, G. Martin Wagner, Associate Administrator for the Office of Governmentwide Policy said, "John has served this office well as our long-time Chief of Staff. He has proven abilities in producing management results, is highly committed to our customers, and has built an excellent relationship with our agency and industry partners. I look forward to continuing our work together in his new role as Deputy Associate Administrator."
Sindelar has been the Chief of Staff for OGP since December 1995. In 1994, he spearheaded a major review of GSA's primary business lines at the direction of the President to determine whether programs could be more efficiently delivered through privatization or other forms of management. From 1993-1998, he was GSA's liaison to the Vice President's staff for reinventing government. From 1988 to 1993, he was the agency's director for privatization programs. Prior to 1988, he served in several management positions with the U.S. Treasury and GSA. He has been with GSA since 1980. In his role as Chief of Staff, Sindelar has played a leading role in all facets of policy management including the ACES program which facilitates secure on-line access to Government information and services by the public through the use of public key infrastructure/digital signature technology. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from American University.
OGP plays a key role in improving the government's management systems with a sphere of influence that exceeds $600 billion in federal assets and services. This includes regulatory responsibility for over $200 billion a year in federal acquisition, a key driver of $300 billion in federal grants towards end-to-end electronic processing, and a direct impact on $33 billion for information technology (IT) through training, security, and best practices. OGP is a leading advocate for electronic commerce including the use of web technology for secure information dissemination and procurement, and access to management information systems by the federal community. Other key policy-making responsibilities include real estate, personal property, government travel and transportation, and federal advisory committees, and intergovernmental IT solutions.


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- INTERPOL Bucharest
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Romanian Police Force
The Romanian Police is the national police force and main civil law enforcement agency in Romania. It is part of the Ministry of Administration.
The Romanian Police is responsible for:
- Protection of fundamental rights and freedom;
- Protection of private and public property;
- Prevention and identification of criminal offences and their perpetrators;
- Maintaining public order.
The Romanian Police Headquarters – known as the "General Inspectorate" – coordinates police action across the country. It investigates major cases related to serious, organized and financial crime. The General Inspectorate is under the command of an Inspector General appointed by the Minister of Administration and Interior.
The principal units of the General Inspectorate include:
- Criminal Investigations Directorate;
- Firearms, Explosives and Toxic Substances Directorate;
- Fraud Investigations Directorate;
- Independent Service of Special Interventions and Operations;
- Institute of Forensics;
- International Police Cooperation Centre;
- Organized Crime Directorate;
- Public Order Directorate.
INTERPOL Bucharest
Under the direct command of the Inspector General, the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for Romania is part of the International Police Cooperation Centre.
Staffed by 36 police officers, INTERPOL Bucharest is made up of two units:
- International Wanted Persons and Extradition:
- International search for wanted persons;
- Extraditions;
- Arrest warrants;
- Transfer of convicted persons.
- Identification and Documentation:
- Organized crime;
- Serious criminal offences;
- Rogatory letters;
- Identification of persons;
- Identity and travel documents;
- Identification of unidentified bodies.
As part of a strategy to boost national security and prevent criminal activity in Romania, INTERPOL Bucharest recently integrated INTERPOL's databases into the Romanian police network. This means that police across the country have instant and automated access to INTERPOL's information on wanted people, stolen passports and stolen vehicles. With this new capacity, almost 60,000 law enforcement officials across the country can quickly determine if a person is a potential threat.
Additionally, in 2010, INTERPOL Bucharest arranged for the Romanian Special Bureau for Combating Organized Crime to be connected to INTERPOL's International Child Sexual Exploitation Image Database.
INTERPOL Bucharest works with all member countries on investigations requiring input from Romanian law enforcement authorities, and responds to NCB requests for assistance and information.
The NCB is operational 24 hours a day. A permanent decision-making process is in place, enabling staff to initiate and carry out enquiries and investigations.
Una operación contra el tráfico de especies silvestres se salda con detenciones y decomisos a escala mundial
Romanian Interior Minister discusses policing issues with INTERPOL Chief
INTERPOL lanza una operación contra la venta en línea de medicamentos y productos falsos
Reunión de INTERPOL en Bucarest para marcar el rumbo de la seguridad europea
INTERPOL joins Frontex operation in Romania against Black Sea crime
La policía detiene en Rusia a un sospechoso de tentativa de asesinato buscado por INTERPOL
El jefe de INTERPOL visita Rumania y resalta la función destacada de este país en materia de seguridad
La visita a INTERPOL del Inspector General de la Policía de Rumania pone de relieve la importancia de la cooperación entre las fuerzas del orden a escala internacional
La cooperación internacional permite el arresto de un sospechoso rumano objeto de una notificación roja de INTERPOL
La búsqueda de prófugos internacionales emprendida por INTERPOL da lugar a numerosas detenciones en toda Sudamérica
Romanian fugitive on INTERPOL wanted list arrested in America
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VASILE Age today: 50 years old
Nationality: Romania
MARIA Age today: 38 years old
Nationality: Romania
Yellow Notices 15
RAMONA-OLIMPIA Age today: 26 years old
Nationality: Romania
CLAUDIA ELENA Age today: 19 years old
Nationality: Romania