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There are almost 2,000 elementary schools in Florida and Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is ranked number.
Located in one of Quincy's landmark buildings, GEMS, as the school is known has a tradition of high student proficiency in both math and reading. And it has been an 'A' school for six years.
The school serves 192 pre-K through sixth grade students, up from 142 last year.
In the new state rankings for the combined scores of third, fourth and fifth graders for FCAT math, GEMS climbed from 67 out of 1,943 schools in 2010 to the number 5 spot in 2011.
"We're really proud of that," said second year principal Erica Starling. She said the goal this year is to keep the 100 percent in math and improve the reading average from 95 percent to a 100 percent.
It was also the smallest school in the state's top 10. One hundred percent of its fifth graders are proficient in math, compared to the state's average of 63 percent. That is a school record high and only six other schools in the state scored 100 percent in math in 2011.
GEMS is a academic school magnet school for accelerated learners, most of the students are gifted learners, though any student in the district may apply to be tested for admission.
Students follow the same curriculum as the other elementary schools, but at a more challenging accelerated pace. While most elementary classes start at the beginning of a textbook, student here start in the midde. She said there is a high rate of parental involvement at the school and parents are required to be heavily involved in the education process, such as required home reading.
There is also a lot of emphasis on student career planning, and the sixth graders are quick to identify their future professions, such as science, law and medicine.
"We starting discussing careers early," said Starling, "teaching them the importance of learning what they need in the classroom."
Now as these accelerated sixth graders are moving along, Superintendent Reginald James said the district is working to accommodate them academically in middle school.
Plans are in the works for an academy type program that will keep them learning at a higher rate probably at Havana Middle School.
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HTC Singapore has published an enticing Windows Phone 8X deal on its Facebook page. The Windows Phone is stated to be on sale from tomorrow onwards, and will be available at just SGD $828 ($778 when taking into account the deal). Not only that but the manufacturer is offering the first 25 customers to purchase a HTC 8X from Challenger Funan will receive a SGD $50 off the retail price and take home a Microsoft Premium gift.
If that wasn't enough, the first 10 customers to purchase the 8X will receive a copy of Halo 4 (standard edition) as their Microsoft Premium prize. If you're in the area tomorrow, don't forget to set those alarms to head down to the Funan DigitaLife Mall (www.funan.com.sg) tomorrow. IT's good to see the manufacturer including Microsoft products to further push its Windows Phone out the door.
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The music biz. Just staying alive sometimes is a daily struggle in order to feed the creativity beast and passion for music. Hunter S. Thompson said once, "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side."
Now that's a pretty fair assessment considering the lineage of the fallen… but somehow I have always managed just to play myself through all the bull. Not that I am that good or special; it's just because I had the drive and I LOVE what I do. I have that passion for Gibson, but I'll write more on that in another blog.
I come from a speck of a southern town in N.C., just outside of Winston-Salem. It was a rural, agrarian upbringing. Not a lot of culture, but I had three things in particular: great parents, a stereo, and a famous great-uncle. My first exposure to guitar and all its wonders came mostly from a man named Cecil Campbell. Now Cecil to me was my "Curtis Lowe," like the Skynyrd song. He was a pioneer in early country music. We are talking '30s-'40s Carter family stuff. He played guitar, lap steel, banjo, and sang. His band was the Tennessee Ramblers. They were featured in many of the early Gene Autry movies, like Ride Ranger Ride, and he got quite famous at one point. He used to come to my grandmother's house on Sundays and bring a lot of his pickers along with him. The living room was filled with banjos, guitars, mandolins, fiddles, and old country songs he'd written through the course of his lifetime. But to me, the best of it all was an old flat top.
Now I was about seven years old when all of this started, and the only thing I had was a beat-up Sears guitar my parents bought me out of a catalog, after much pleading. I would sit cross-legged at Cecil's feet, watching everything he did, and try to emulate some of that early rural blues and country that he was famous for. Cecil was a very patient man and would start to show me some of the songs they were playing during breaks, while all my other cousins were out in the yard playing football. I was mesmerized and took it all in. Some of the first songs I learned to play were "Wildwood Flower" by the Carter Family and "Under the Double Eagle," plus some of Cecil's originals. I practiced 'til my fingers bled (not a cliché, they actually did).
My aunt, who was the hippest of the bunch, had an 8-track cassette player that she blasted tunes out of at family gatherings or when I begged to listen to them. These were songs by The Guess Who, Three Dog Night, and later Grand Funk Railroad.
Grand Funk Railroad, I was hooked. Grand Funk Railroad Live at the Atlanta Pop Festival in 1968 made an indelible impression on me that lives on with me to this day. Then I heard Deep Purple's Machine Head and I forever left country and bluegrass and my uncle's songs in the dust.


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The Life of Buddha, by A. Ferdinand Herold, tr. by Paul C Blum [1922], at sacred-texts.com
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THE Master remained in Cravasti for some time; then he left, to return to Rajagriha where King Vimbasara awaited him. He had stopped to rest in a village that was about halfway, when he saw seven men approaching. He recognized them. Six were relatives, and they were among the wealthiest and most powerful of the Sakyas. Their names were Anuruddha, Bhadrika, Bhrigu, Kimbala, Devadatta and Ananda. The seventh was a barber named Upali.
Anuruddha, one day had said to himself that it was a disgrace that none of the Sakyas had seen fit to follow the Buddha. He decided to set a good example, and as there was no reason for hiding his intention, he mentioned it first to Bhadrika, who was his best friend. Bhadrika approved of his decision, and after giving it some thought, resolved to do likewise. These two then won over Ananda, Bhrigu, Kimbala and Devadatta, by convincing them that there was no higher calling than that of a monk.
The six princes then set out to join the Buddha.
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[paragraph continues] They had hardly left Kapilavastu when Ananda, glancing at Bhadrika, exclaimed:
"How now, Bhadrika! You would lead a life of holiness, and you keep all your jewels?"
Bhadrika blushed; but then he saw that Ananda was also wearing his jewelry, and he laughingly replied:
"Look at yourself, Ananda."
It was now Ananda's turn to blush.
Whereupon they all looked at one another, and they found they were still wearing their jewels. It made them feel ashamed; they lowered their eyes, and were walking along the road in silence when they met the barber Upali.
"Barber," said Ananda, "take my jewels; I give them to you."
"And take mine," said Bhadrika.
The others also handed their jewels to Upali. He was at a loss for an answer. Why should these princes, who had never seen him before, give him such presents? Should he accept them? Should he refuse?
Anuruddha understood the barber's hesitation. He said to him:
"Do not be afraid to accept these jewels. We are on our way to join the great hermit who was born to the Sakyas, we are on our way to join Siddhartha, who has become the Buddha. He will instruct
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us in the knowledge, and we shall submit to his rule."
"Princes," asked the barber, "are you going to become monks?"
"Yes," they answered.
He then took the jewels and started for the city. But, suddenly, he thought, "I am acting like a fool. Who will ever believe that princes thrust these riches upon me? I shall be taken for a thief, or perhaps for an assassin. The least that can happen to me is that I shall incur the deep displeasure of the Sakyas. I shall not keep the jewels." He hung them on a tree that stood beside the road. And he thought, "Those princes are setting a noble example. They had the courage to leave their palaces; do I, who am nothing, lack the courage to leave my shop? No. I shall follow them. I, too, shall see the Buddha, and may he receive me into the community!"
He followed the princes at a distance. He was shy about joining them. Bhadrika happened to turn around. He saw Upali; he called him.
"Barber, why did you throw away our jewels?" he asked.
"I, too, want to become a monk," replied the barber.
"Then walk with us," said Bhadrika.
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But Upali still hung back. Anuruddha said to him:
"Walk beside us, barber. Monks make no distinctions, except for age and for virtue. When we stand before the Buddha, you must even be the first to address him, and the first to ask him to receive you into the community. For by yielding to you, the princes will show that they have put aside their Sakya pride."
They continued on their way. Suddenly, a hawk swooped down on Devadatta's head and carried off a diamond he had been wearing in his hair. This exposed his vanity, and it made the princes smile. Devadatta, now, had not a single jewel left, but his companions, in their hearts, still questioned the sincerity of his faith.


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Mergers and acquisitions are vital to the growth of many businesses, yet roughly half of all M&As fail to create shareholder value. Why do so many deals—especially those that promise to offer substantial cost and revenue synergies—produce such disappointing results?
One major reason is that companies tend to treat post-merger integration (PMI) as a mechanical process that occurs after the deal is closed. In fact, it is the strategic and tactical choices made before the deal is legally completed—and often before the bid has even been made—that ultimately determine whether the integration will succeed or fail.
Also, PMIs are often treated as a one-size-fits-all process. Yet each PMI will have its own speed, style, focus, and rhythm. The PMI process must be tailored to account for those differences. As an example, a merger driven by cost synergies will require a very different strategy than one in which achieving revenue synergies is the main goal.
Despite the uniqueness of every PMI, there are 12 common rules that ensure organizations gain the value they expect from their M&A. These rules can be categorized into the three phases of every PMI.


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Hello and welcome to all mixed media enthusiasts!
Irena Stefanova is here with you today!
I hope you love playing with fabrics, because today I'm going to decorate an album cover, using some of them in this project. I chose to work with gauze, lace, polyester organza, jeans and lining fabrics.
I also have used pieces of corrugated wood, that I found on the beach, scrapbook paper, clear and white gesso, texture paste, crackle paint, Distress Oxide inks, rope, micro beads, pearls and chipboard pieces to decorate my Album cover.
Please scroll down for the full video tutorial,that I have made for you to follow the creative process.
Here's the video. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial!
Have fun exploring the mixed media world! There are 20 more days to join our May challenge Anything goes with thе moodboard
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Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
My dog was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma. She also has a history of mast cell tumor grade II. She is a 13 year old mixed shepherd. Her tail was amputated, because the tumor was on the base. She also had 4 superficial tumors removed. They all came back as Multicentric Subcutaneous Hemangiosarcoma. The tail mass came back as mast cell tumor, but the biopsy showed to be HSA. What protocols should I consider?
Lili Duda, VMD, Section Editor of the OncoLink Veterinary Oncology Menu, responds:
The dog described has multicentric subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma (HSA), which is one of the possible presentations in dogs. This is still considered a high-grade hemangiosarcoma with the same clinical course and treatment recommendations as for visceral (e.g. splenic) HSA. The current treatment options are Adriamycin/Cytoxan every three weeks, although single-agent Adriamycin every two weeks is also being used with roughly comparable results. Chemotherapy can delay the onset of metastasis to lungs/liver/spleen and elsewhere, but unfortunately prognosis is still grim.
As far as mast cells being found on fine-needle aspirate of the tail mass, which was ultimately diagnosed as HSA – it is very difficult to comment without seeing the cytology report of the fine-needle aspirate. However, mast cells are a normal component of an inflammatory cell infiltrate, and small numbers are often present on aspirates of inflamed tissues. Mast cells can sometimes constitute a large percentage of the inflammatory cells. In addition, hemangiosarcomas can be difficult to diagnose on cytology, as the malignant cells tend not to exfoliate very well, and the aspirates are often very blood-diluted due to the vascular nature of these tumors.


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I stayed away for almost four months. After the Giants' improbable run I wanted to allow the "Holy Crap!" moment to subside, to allow some time to pass so that I could gain some real perspective on the 2010 season. After all, it's only appropriate that something so monumental be given the opportunity to simmer; the ingredients blending into a fine stew.
Only with proper distance can you look at something unemotionally and then truly evaluate and appreciate what you saw. Once you've allowed yourself to...
Forget perspective. Forget unemotional evaluation. This is the time to bask in the improbable. It's months after the fact and just saying "World Champion San Francisco Giants" leaves my face stretched with a smile that makes The Joker (the Jack Nicholson version) look like he OD'd on thorzine.
As players file into Arizona and the Giants prepare for their first title defense in 56 years (there's that smile again), I'm filled with hope. Still, I find it hard to let go of 2010.
Dusting off the 2010 World Series Blu-Ray for approximately the 143rd viewing, I found myself once again enthralled in the action. How sick is that? I knew who was going to win. Heck, I've got pitch sequences memorized. There's no drama, and yet the hair (what little there is) stands up on the back of my heck when Renteria connects. By the time Brian Wilson sends Nelson Cruz and the Rangers home for the winter, I'm a blubbering idiot again.
Okay, some of my friends will tell you that's a constant state.
Honestly, let 'em bag on me all they want. I have friends who root for the Twins, Yankees, Reds, Angels, Red Sox and yes, even the Hated Dodgers. They all had felt the joy of a World Series win. Finally, I got mine. So pile on the grief. I can take it. In fact, I'm more than willing to sign up for another helping in 2011.
You gotta wonder what kind of sickness causes a man to watch sports highlights on DVD, knowing the outcome yet still gripping like every pitch was life or death. I had struggled to understand it, not realizing that the answer was right in front of me. And then, there it was in a comment from Buster Posey, who admitted that even while the players danced on the mound in celebration "it didn't seem real."
In the case of the Giants, the natural instinct is to start looking for the trap doors and land mines.
I half expected the World Series trophy to be guarded like the golden idol in the opening sequence from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Try to take it, and the cave comes crashing down around you like a 401-K filled with Enron stock. Heck, even at the end of that movie the ultimate prize gets snatched away from our hero (I could have warned him, if only I spoke Hovitos).
But this time the Giants got the prize, the girl, her sister, and the phone number of the hottie next door. It just doesn't get any better than this.
So now we go into uncharted territory: a title defense for the San Francisco Giants. A year ago that phrase would have been cause for psychiatric evaluation. Today, Giants fans can go into the campaign knowing that winning the World Series has gone from pipe dream to possibility.
It's hard to explain why this fan was so emotionally invested in a team, so I won't even try. I do know that this year will still be filled with highs and lows, with excitement and disappointment. Hey, that's baseball.
I also know that the "I just want to see them win once before I die" kind of obsession is gone, replaced with anticipation.
I'll still agonize over every pitch. You don't stop desiring the hot blonde after she finally puts out. You want that experience again. But now it's different. The object of desire is attainable, and somehow more tangible. And in this case, definitely worth a second helping. Heck, I'm now to a point where I don't cringe at the name Barry Zito (although Aaron Rowand still gives me the shakes.)
So one final congratulatory nod to the 2010 San Francisco Giants. May this be only the start of something grand.


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A Conversation with Santa Fe Art Institute's Sanjit Sethi
Sanjit Sethi joined the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) from the California College of the Arts in Oakland, California, where he was the Director of the Center for Art and Public Life. In that role, his programs reflected the creativity and values integral to the college's mission and history. Sethi has a background in sculpture, ceramics, and advanced visual studies. In August 2013, the SFAI Board of Trustees announced his appointment as Executive Director. THE magazine met with Sethi to discuss his thoughts about Santa Fe and his plans for SFAI.
THE magazine: Are you a person who is easily impressed?
Sanjit Sethi: I'm a person who wants to believe in things. I'm interested in seeing capacity and vision, and I'm an optimist at heart. If someone comes to me with a vision, I don't approach it with "why wouldn't this work?" but rather "how can this work?" I'm interested in vision, but vision has to manifest itself for me to be actually impressed. So, am I easily impressed? I don't think I am.
TM: Are there times when you're under-impressed about things?
SS: Absolutely.
TM: What has impressed you the most since you have been in Santa Fe?
SS: I'd say that what has impressed me the most is the cultural weight and the cultural capacity of this city, its incredible cultural resources, and the brain trust of individuals who have somehow found their way to this city of 70,000 people. I like being in a room where I'm having conversations with people who are dynamic, engaged, thoughtful, and provocative—and I've certainly had quite a bit of that since I've been here. That has definitely been impressive.
TM: What initially inspired you to leave California College of the Arts to come here?
SS: It was an opportunity to run an art non-profit, outside of the shell and the larger corpus of academia, and especially run one that had such great stewardship over the past ten years. And to see how my vision can contribute to and accelerate this specific institution. So, on one hand it was about the institution itself—about the opportunity to run a nonprofit that has really good bones and has done some great things, and to see what I could do working together with the board and a dedicated team. The second thing was that I've always enjoyed northern New Mexico and I think there is something quite impressive about the cultural community that is assembled here.
TM: When you were at California College of the Arts, you had to answer to people. Who do you answer to here?
SS: I answer to a very vigorous, dynamic, and opinionated board.
TM: So is that troublesome at times?
SS: I don't think it's troublesome—it's just like any position that requires tact, diplomacy, and empathy. It's about relationship building. I was pretty transparent with the board when I was entering into discussions with them about their interest in me as a candidate for this position. I'm not interested in SFAI as a myopic, monastic institution that is solely a safe harbor for artists to keep their hats down and do their own isolated practice.
TM: The direction you want to take the SFAI?
SS: We have an opportunity to engage in creativity in a broader sense. Beyond solely one scope—say fine arts or design—by looking at issues around creativity. I want to see how this institution can harness creativity and celebrate it locally, nationally, and internationally, and see how it can be used to drive social change.
TM: You are saying that you see art as a positive social force if used properly?
SS: Absolutely.
TM: How will you connect SFAI to national and global communities?
SS: It's partly about bringing national and international artists to Santa Fe, but the other half of that equation is seeing how SFAI can begin to extend beyond the physical boundaries of its own building: into the local Santa Fe community, into northern New Mexico, and into partnerships that are national and global. I'm in the process of trying to set up a partnership with California College of the Arts where we could bring undergraduate and graduate students here, and also create a way for SFAI to have a connection there. I'm working with the Santa Fe Innovation Park on the Microgrid Project, specifically looking at communities in India and the idea of how an arts and cultural organization can have a significant role to play in the development of different types of power systems there. I don't think that these partnerships are antithetical to an arts organization, I think they are actually part of an evolving nature of how the world is getting smaller. It is about understanding and recalibrating for a greater degree of interconnectivity.
TM: Do you think art can or should be used to deal with social issues, like race?
SS: Yes, I think that this is a key opportunity to see how we embrace the sticky questions. How do we look at issues around race, culture, and identity? We're starting a thematic residency focus this fall. The idea is that we're re-tooling our entire residency program so that this fall, artists and designers and architects, and whoever else wants to come into residence, will be focused on a series of meta-questions around one topic. From the fall of 2014 to spring of 2015 it's "Food Justice." From the fall of 2015 to spring 2016 it's going to be issues around immigration. These are issues that have local importance. The moment I got here people were talking about issues around food: food security, food deserts, seed banking, and anti-GMO conversations. So the idea is to create something that has resonance locally. We're starting to plug in a huge constellation of local individuals and organizations that are keenly interested in these issues around food justice and food security. We have a responsibility to bring programming to our local constituents that is relevant to their day-to-day issues.
TM: I know that the SFAI is not an exhibition space, per se, even though the artists will sometimes show their work. My sense is that you are interested in the "conversation."
SS: Yes, we still have an exhibition space and I think it's about using that gallery space less for isolated, individual, immersive shows, but rather using it as a catalyst for a broader series of conversations and experiences.
TM: Like SFAI 140, which some people don't know about.
SS: Yes, SFAI 140 came about as a result of looking at our open studios, which is what we used to do. At the end of every month the artists-in-residence would speak about their work; it was kind of an open house. The new idea is to create quarterly events, called SFAI 140, where we take all the artists-in-residence, along with members of the Santa Fe community—ranging from architects, sustainable designers, writers, local artists, as well as health and human services workers. Everyone gets two minutes and twenty seconds to present thoughts. The idea is to engage. It's an amuse-bouche that allows people to then follow up with those individuals and say, "Wow, that was incredible. I want to do something with you" or "I want to have a follow-up conversation." It's a large conversation that's dynamic, and people also get to go visit the artists' studios until we kick them out of the building.
TM: Do you go out to many art openings or visit galleries?
SS: I certainly have been to some events, but that is something that I hope to do more and more so I can get a greater understanding of the cultural milieu out here.
TM: Any last thoughts?
SS: Yes. One of the things we're trying to do at SFAI is transform our ability to really embrace creativity in diverse forms, as well as to see how our programming can be really reflexive in nature to where it's understanding local concerns. We don't see ourselves defined by terms like "contemporary" or "fine arts" necessarily, but rather by issues around creativity and critical engagement. Our new summer youth program, SFAI Design Workshop, is a good example of that in working with highschool aged youth to teach them skills about design thinking and its relationship to community transformation. Guy Cross is the publisher and editor of THE magazine.


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Crete Travel Guide
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The island of Crete is equipped with more tourist facilities than any other Greek island, which is fair enough because it is the largest. The reason why thousands of foreigners visit Crete each year, however, is not so much for the traditional Greek island experience, as for investigating the remains of the ancient Minoan culture that flourished here thousands of years before Christ. Some parts of the island have been overpowered by tourist resorts and massive hotels, but fortunately Crete does still allow for exploring endless beaches, numerous quaint villages, remote mountains, and some natural curiosities like caves and gorges for those who take pains to avoid the 'madding crowds'.
The famed Minoan archaeological sites, particularly the palace of Knossos and Phaistos, are vast and can take a great deal of time and effort to fully explore and appreciate. There are numerous other sites of interest as well, and not all related to the Minoan era. Crete has experienced thousands of years of habitation and has a complicated and diverse heritage, including years of Roman, Venetian and Turkish rule, that have all left their mark.
As one experienced traveller reportedly said: 'there is lots to see on Crete, and a lot not to see.' The best of Crete for those who do not want an in-and-out package style visit can be found on the east and west tips of the island, the areas that have retained most of the island's traditions and natural beauty, as opposed to the northern coast that has been harshly overdeveloped. The gateway to the island is the large, modern city of Heraklion, which is not so much an island idyll as a vital commercial centre.


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Big Data – The Transformation We Need To Embrace Today
You can view the Proceedings from this event here.
♦ Contending with Big Data within your Enterprise
♦ How does Big Data enable your Business Architecture?
♦ What does the Big Data revolution mean for the Enterprise Architect?
♦ Real-time analysis of Big Data in the Cloud
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Florida Travel Guide for Aviation Enthusiasts: Kissimmee Air Museum
Visitors experience aviation first hand as they interact with the planes, pilots and projects. The museum has aircraft displays, educational exhibits, aircraft restoration and exciting training flights in WWII fighter-trainers through Warbird Adventures. Kissimmee Gateway Airport, 233 N. Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741, 407-870-7366, www.kissimmeeairmuseum.com
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NEW YORK -- Plus One Health Management Inc. has acquired TimeOut Services Inc., a provider of workplace and community fitness and wellness services in California. Plus One will immediately assume management of TimeOut Services' existing corporate contracts in the Bay Area, along with Community BootCamp, a community-based group fitness program with seven locations. Financial terms of the agreement were not released.
"The acquisition of TimeOut Services allows Plus One to continue our focus on strategic growth opportunities," Chris Ciatto, Plus One chief operating officer (COO), said in a release from the company. "The Bay Area in particular is an area where we have seen recent success, and TimeOut Services was a perfect fit for advancing Plus One's goals in the region."
Under the agreement, Patty Purpur, TimeOut Services' founder, president and chief executive officer, will become a senior vice president with Plus One. Additionally, John Holding, TimeOut Services' current COO, will become Plus One's regional vice president, overseeing the existing TimeOut Services portfolio along with locations in development along the West Coast.
Founded in 1992 by Purpur, TimeOut Services provides a range of services, including fitness facility design, wellness program development and implementation, fitness center management, and group exercise programs for corporate clients. In addition, TimeOut's Community BootCamp provides structured group fitness programs in seven Bay Area communities.


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Amplify Internet necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 43 diseños de 10 diseñadores freelance.
Latitude Online on behalf of Shot Perfect
My client wants a redesign of his current website for a basketball shot analysis and basketball camp. His website is about 5 years old and needs a new look.
The target audience is kids who play basketball and the parents who will send them to the camps. The website needs to appeal to basketball enthusiasts who want to learn the right way to shoot a basketball. The theme should be around basketball and learning. This site will be full of pictures of the camps from the past 5 years. I've included a few of the nicest pictures for inspiration and use within the design.
Support files are located here:
The current site is hosted here:
The design should start with the logo. I've included a couple higher res versions of the logo in the support files zip.
I've included a picture of the owner, who could be featured on the homepage if it works. There is an older version of the owner's picture on the site currently - use that one if it looks good. I don't have a high res version of that pic.
"Shot Perfect friends" listed on the current site (Keva, Nitty Gritty, Badger Sporting Goods) should be part of the homepage. Use the logos on the current site or get better versions from the corresponding linked sites.
"Learn It, Know It, Apply It" is the tagline and should be incorporated into the design. The graphic that is included in the current website is on all the t-shirts and brochures, so try to keep that graphic intact in it's current form.
I need a full homepage and then an "about us" content page example with each design. Those might be the same depending on your design. Just keep in mind that the design you come up with needs to work for the entire site template. 2 pages are NOT required, but the design has to work for a homepage and all content pages.
The site should incorporate the pictures of the kids at the camp. I'd like to see those pictures prominent in the design rather than just in the header of the site.
I need the design delivered in PSD format with layers intact for possible editing.


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MathematicsPage address: https://www.mnsu.edu/programs/mathematics.html
|Mathematics & Statistics
|Science, Engineering & Technology
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|Program Description
|Mathematics in its purest form is an art concerned with ideas. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics believes that an undergraduate major should be both an introduction to more advanced study and a survey of the many facets of mathematics.
Unlike many other disciplines, mathematics is a very structured subject. Consequently, the curriculum consists of sequences of interrelated courses which must be taken in the appropriate order. The courses in mathematics are organized with the needs of three groups of students in mind:
|Admission Requirements
|Admission to major is required for enrollment in 300 and 400 level courses. Requirements for admission are:
|Other Requirements
|All students majoring in mathematics should complete Calculus (Math 121, 122, 223), Linear Algebra (Math 247) and Foundations (Math 290) as preparation for more advanced courses. Mathematics majors not preparing for teacher licensure are also required to complete two of the following three courses: Intermediate Analysis (Math 316), Abstract Algebra (Math 345) and Discrete Mathematics (Math 375). Students also take Math 492 during their senior year.
In addition students should choose 12 credits as electives from Math 316, 321, 332, 345, 375, 392, 411, 417, 418, 422, 425, 435, 442, 446, 447, 455, 456, 470, 471, 480 and 496.
|Academic Bulletin
|A full description of the program including class listings and class descriptions are listed in the Academic Bulletin.
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I'm looking for someone to buddy up with me next Tuesday. I'm getting back into kiteboarding after a 2 year long hiatus so I'm pretty rusty, but I should pick it back up pretty quick.
Basically someone who won't squirt beer out their nose when I get dragged down the beach arms flailing.
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Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson reportedly is expected to tell the Lakers today whether he will return for a third stint on their bench.
When Jackson met with Lakers executive vice president Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak on Saturday, he asked for travel restrictions, a salary in line with what he previously earned with the Lakers and significantly more say over basketball decisions, according to sources.
The travel restrictions would limit the number of road games Jackson would have to attend, a source told ESPN.
While Jackson clearly remains the Lakers' top target to replace Mike Brown, the meeting ended without an agreement and the group agreed to talk again in "a couple days," sources told ESPN.
Jackson was expected to give the Lakers his answer today, a source said.
Should Jackson decline, former Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, as well as Nate McMillan and Mike Dunleavy, is seen as a backup candidate.
Lakers 101, Kings 89
In Los Angeles, Dwight Howard had 23 points and 18 rebounds and, Kobe Bryant scored 20 as the Lakers won their second straight game under interim coach Bernie Bickerstaff.
Grizzlies 104, Heat 86
In Memphis, reserve Wayne Ellington had career bests with seven 3-pointers and 25 points, leading the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win while snapping the Heat's four-game streak.
Thunder 106, Cavaliers 91
In Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook banked in a half-court shot in a 27-point outing and Kevin Durant added 26 for the Thunder (5-2).
Clippers 89, Hawks 76
In Los Angeles, Blake Griffin scored 16 points and Chris Paul had 15 points and eight assists for the Clippers (5-2).


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Car Review
2013 Honda Civic: New Car Review
Pros: Plentiful model variations; good fuel economy; lots of standard features
Cons: Uninspired driving experience; pricey compared to some competitors
What's New: Revised exterior styling for sedan models; updated interior materials and design; more standard equipment
Fresh from an update, the 2013 Honda Civic lineup remains robust, with no fewer than five models to choose from. Along with the Civic and sporty Civic Si, shoppers can choose the fuel-sipping Civic HF, the Civic Hybrid or even the Civic Natural Gas. Updates include revised exterior styling for the sedan and interior design updates throughout the lineup. The Civic also receives more standard features for the 2013 model year, including Bluetooth and a backup camera.
Comfort & Utility
In our review of the 2012 Civic, we liked the simplicity and roominess of the Civic's interior but were not so impressed with the overall aesthetic. It was too plain, we thought. Fortunately, Honda updated the design and materials in the 2013 Civic with positive results.
Small touches such as silver trim and more obvious changes such as black carpeting give the Civic's interior a more upscale appearance. More soft-touch surfaces and better material for the seats, door panels and headliner improve the look and feel, too.
Still, the interior of the Civic remains simple and sturdy. All its bits are robust and well built, with no extraneous items to worry about ruining or breaking. While modern, its sturdiness is reminiscent of vehicles from an earlier time.
The Civic isn't a big car, but delightfully the interior isn't small. Even tall drivers will find it roomy and comfortable in every direction. That's truly rare in small, fuel-efficient vehicles of any kind.
The latest generation of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System is available on the Civic EX, Civic EX-L, Civic Si, Civic Natural Gas and Civic Hybrid models and features a 6.5-inch display and a fast 16-GB flash memory in place of the DVD-based system used on previous Civics. Turn-by-turn driving directions appear on both the navigation screen and on the new color i-MID display, which is positioned high in the instrument panel close to the driver's line of sight. For 2013, Honda's i-MID display is standard across the Civic lineup.
The Bluetooth HandsFreeLink interface is designed to offer hands-free operation for many Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. It's now standard on all 2013 Civic models and includes an audio-streaming feature.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The 2013 Honda Civic comes with a choice of gasoline, hybrid and compressed natural gas powertrains. At the top end in the Si Coupe and Sedan is the 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder that makes 201 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. It's mated to a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.
The Civic Hybrid has an ultra-efficient 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) that makes 110 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque, along with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), resulting in 44 mpg in both city and highway driving.
The standard Civic Sedan, Coupe and HF models are powered by a 140-hp 1.8-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder that makes 128 lb-ft of torque. Civic Sedan and Coupe models offer a choice of a standard 5-speed manual transmission or an available 5-speed automatic transmission. The Civic HF comes standard with the automatic. The Sedan and Coupe achieve 28 mpg city/31 mpg hwy with the 5-speed manual and 28 mpg city/32 mpg hwy with the 5-speed automatic transmission. The HF, true to its High Efficiency moniker, returns 29 mpg city/41 mpg hwy.
The Civic Natural Gas is powered, as its name suggests, by compressed natural gas (CNG). It has a variant of the standard 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that develops 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque and comes with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. It's good for 27 mpg city/38 mpg hwy.
The 2013 Civic exemplifies Honda's dedication to safety. The Civic incorporates the newest generation of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), ABS with Brake Assist, side curtain airbags, front side airbags with a passenger's side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and a front seat design that can help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision.
Similarly to the previous generation of Civic, an Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure in the front of the vehicle helps to make the vehicle absorb and disperse energy in case of a front-end crash.
Additional standard safety features include: a backup camera; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; front seat belts with automatic tensioning system and load limiter; and front-end pedestrian injury mitigation.
Driving Impressions
The simplicity of the Civic is palpable, and it has a wonderfully effortless driving feel. While it's not the most entertaining car in terms of performance, it exhibits a feeling of lightness that inspires confidence in the driver.
The braking is forgiving but firm. The steering is light but exact. The climate control is laid out in a highly intuitive fashion. The drivetrain barely makes noise. And, although it's a very fuel-frugal vehicle, it has the power to get up and go if you need it. Viewed with a positive attitude, this is a Zen-like driving experience.
Other Cars to Consider
Subaru Impreza: Starting at $17,895, the base Impreza is priced very closely to the $17,965 base Civic Coupe. But in the Subaru, drivers get four doors, all-wheel drive and a significantly nicer interior complete with soft-touch dash.
Hyundai Elantra: Starting at $16,965, the Elantra is also cheaper than the Civic, which is good. What's even better? The Elantra won the 2012 North American Car of the Year award and includes a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Volkswagen Jetta: Starting at $16,720, the Jetta is shockingly cheap. For this newest generation, VW has pared the Jetta down to its bare bones to attract entry-level shoppers. For folks wanting to join the German motoring world without breaking the bank, the Jetta is a great place to start.
AutoTrader Recommends
We recommend buyers look past the base model to the HF, which starts at $19,765. The HF looks sleeker than the standard Civic because it shares its body panels with the Civic Hybrid. It also offers 41 mpg hwy without adding thousands of pounds of hybrid components and batteries. Its simplicity makes the HF the version that's truest to the spirit of the Civic.


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NEW Yamaha Gigmaker Acoustic Drum Kits
The New Yamaha Gigmaker Acoustic Drum Kits
Play your Next Gig in Style
Gigmaker drum sets from Yamaha are probably one of the most popular kit ranges in the world.
Featuring all of the things that make a drum kit a pleasure to both hear and to play.
Yamaha 2012 Gigmakers
The new Gigmaker models are available with either a 22" or 20" bass drum. The 22" drum having a larger diameter gives it the ability to produce a slightly more bottom-end-heavy sound. Both models are available in a selection of 5 glitter finishes, Burgundy, Blue Ice, White Grape, Sliver and Black.
One of the most noticeable features of the new Gigmakers is the exciting range of "pro-style" finishes. The Gigmaker drums' glitter colour finishes are just like those on Yamaha's high-end sets. Many other sparkle finish drum kits feature a thin decorative outer wrap of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) on the drum shell, Yamaha actually believe that this can often result in "excessive shell damping and comprised resonance." So, Yamaha manufacture their sparkle finishes using generous quantities of aluminium flakes, delivering an even more attractive sparkle which, unlike PVC coatings, helps to maintain optimum tone.
Each of these Yamaha Gigmaker Drum Kits comes fully equipped with all shells, stands, cymbals and stool. Featuring a 20"/22" Bass Drum and 'Gigmaker' branded Paiste 101 Cymbals - Hi Hats x2, Crash x1, Ride x1.
All Gigmaker hardware has cleared Yamaha's severe quality and durability tests. As the Gigmaker is often seen as Yamaha's "entry-level" kit, stability and durability are extremely important in the production of these models. Double-braced construction ensures maximum strength, minimizing the possibility of potentially damaging or hazardous falls.
Although drums may seem like fairly simple instruments - shells, hoops, heads and hardware - Yamaha say that the reality is much deeper and more complex.
"The superior sound and playability of Yamaha drums, as well as flexible positioning and solid reliability, depend on a surprising array of technical innovations. All of these innovations, no matter how much they individually contribute, are indispensable to the sublime tonality that is Yamaha Drums." - Yamaha
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Cleveland signs QB Campbell
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Jason Campbell to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
Campbell comes to the Browns after spending last season as a backup to Jay Cutler in Chicago. He played in six games and started one, completing 32-of-51 passes for 265 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
"Jason is an established leader who has started a number of games in this league and has had success," said Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski. "He brings us a veteran presence and a good set of physical tools. He played in a similar system when he was in Oakland and that will help in his transition."
The 25th overall selection of the Washington Redskins in 2005, he spent his first five seasons in Washington before heading to Oakland for two season.
Over his time in the NFL, he has started 71 of the 77 games he has appeared in and has completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 14,682 yards along with 76 touchdowns and 52 interceptions. He has also ran the ball 225 times for 1,096 yards and six scores.


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Carter's century on hold
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter will be sidelined by injury for six weeks, which means he will not reach his 100th Test cap until the end of year tour at the earliest.
Carter, who is on 97 Tests, damaged a shoulder when he was hit hard by Springboks hooker Bismarck du Plessis 15 minutes into the Rugby Championship Test at Eden Park on Saturday.
The All Blacks went on to win 29-15 with Du Plessis later sent off for a second yellow card offence.
Carter, the world's leading points scorer, will now miss New Zealand's remaining two Rugby Championship matches and their third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia, with Ireland in Dublin shaping up as the possible venue of his centennial Test.
"Hopefully, we can get him on the plane to go to Paris," Hansen said, referring to the All Blacks opening northern hemisphere match against France on November 9.
If Carter, who has had an injury-plagued year, plays in all three European internationals he will become only the fifth All Black to reach 100 Tests when the side meets Ireland on November 24.
Although Hansen felt du Plessis's thundering tackle on Carter was legitimate, he had no sympathy for the Springbok hooker when he was sent off for a second yellow offence after elbowing Liam Messam in the throat.
"Bismarck will be disappointed because probably the first one wasn't a yellow card, but what he did the second time was just dumb," Hansen said. "You can't elbow someone in the throat."
It was only Carter's third start in seven Tests played by the All Blacks this year after being sidelined by a broken hand and then a thigh injury.
The win over the previously unbeaten Springboks put the All Blacks, the defending champions, at the head of the Rugby Championship with away games against Argentina and the Springboks yet to be played.


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We often collaborate with independent researchers on research projects and assist graduate students with retirement policy projects. If you are a student or researcher and would like to talk to us about collaborating, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help, as your work helps us too!
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Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita comments on sentencing of Marcus Schrenker on securities fraud charges
October 7, 2010
Secretary Rokita's Indiana Securities Division started fraud investigation into Schrenker's financial dealings in December 2008
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita issued the following statement after today's sentencing of Marcus Schrenker for securities fraud. The judge in the case sentenced Schrenker to 10 years executed in prison running consecutively to the federal sentence of more than four years. Secretary Rokita's Indiana Securities Division began an investigation into Schrenker and his businesses in December of 2008 and worked with the office of Hamilton County Prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp to bring criminal charges.
"Holding someone like Marcus Schrenker criminally accountable for his actions is important, and today marks a good end to that process. It is sometimes difficult to get substantial time like this for people who didn't necessarily take a gun or knife to anyone. These criminal actions were done with a computer, a pen and a briefcase. He is now serving substantial time. I am pleased with the outcome of a very solid partnership with the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office.
It is not the end of our work, however. Our civil receivership continues with a full-out effort to capture any of Schrenker's current or future assets and get them back in the hands of the people who were the targets of his financial attacks."
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Security with DNSSEC
DNSSEC is a security extension of the DNS protocol. It digitally signs the information published by DNS with a set of encrypted keys, making them harder to fake, and thus more secure.
This option improves the security of your domain name*. You can introduce up to 4 keys in the protection interface of your domain name by DNSSEC.
DNSSEC is available in the main extensions (.COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, .EU, .FR) and many others with a list that is evolving.
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Distance from Hartsville, TN to Shiloh, TN
Driving distance between Hartsville, TN and Shiloh, TN is 193.10 miles (or 310.77 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from Hartsville, TN you would reach Shiloh, TN in about 3 hours 35 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don't make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.


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House Republicans' Commitment to Oversight and Accountability
The House Republican Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Resolution
This budget makes a renewed effort to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the federal government. It calls upon the President and Congress to work together to enhance oversight and increase transparency. And with any additional savings, Congress can reinvest in essential federal services and help pay down the national debt.
Addressing improper payments. According to U.S. Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro, there were approximately $106 billion in government-wide improper payments in fiscal year 2013. Over the last decade, refundable tax credits have been particularly susceptible to abuse, costing American taxpayers an estimated $140 billion. The highest rates of abuse have occurred among the Earned Income Tax Credit, the First Time Homebuyer Credit, the Additional Child Tax Credit, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and the Adoption Tax Credit.
Reining in tax fraud. One of the primary drivers of improper payments is the alarming epidemic of tax-related identity theft and tax-return fraud. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone files a false tax return under the name and Social Security Number (SSN) of an innocent victim to obtain a tax refund from the IRS. Since 83 percent of all tax returns result in a refund, at an average of over $3,000 per refund, tax-related identity theft has proven especially lucrative. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's 2013 review of TY 2011 identified around 1.1 million tax returns using SSNs linked to identity theft that went undetected by the IRS. The amount of potentially fraudulent refunds amounted to approximately $3.6 billion.
Wasteful Obamacare implementation. Congressional oversight of the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has identified numerous ways in which the Department of Health and Human Services has wasted taxpayer money. HHS spent at least $400 million on the construction of HealthCare.gov and yet it failed to work properly weeks after its launch. Even today, it still has problems. The administration also spent $67 million—$13 million more than originally planned—on "Navigator" grants to community organizations to help people sign up for Obamacare. Congressional investigators reviewed the applications for many Navigator organizations and found the administration had awarded funds with few standards. One recipient received $80,000 to enroll 300 people. In addition, HHS failed to prepare Navigators and Assisters for the website crash, and they were rendered useless for weeks, further wasting taxpayer dollars. Some untrained Navigators and Assisters gave incorrect advice and even encouraged enrollees to lie on their applications.
Abuse in LIHEAP and SNAP. Congressional investigators have identified the "heat and eat" loophole as an area of significant abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Through this loophole, states have been abusing the intent of both the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and SNAP. Some states have been sending $0.10 and $1 LIHEAP payments to low-income households without actual utility expenses, triggering a SNAP income deduction that results in higher SNAP benefits for those households. The recently enacted farm bill sought to deter this abuse by raising the minimum threshold for this practice to $20. But numerous states have indicated that they intend to evade congressional intent and continue to provide token LIHEAP payments designed solely to increase food-stamp spending. The Congressional Budget Office estimates this abuse costs taxpayers over $1 billion per year. Despite being addressed in the Agricultural Act of 2014, more oversight is needed as certain states continue to seek out ways to abuse the interaction between LIHEAP and SNAP.
Excessive Federal Agency Conference Spending. In August 2010, the IRS flew employees to Anaheim for a conference that cost taxpayers over $4 million, according to an audit by Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The Inspector General also found that between 2010 and 2012, the IRS held 225 conferences for a total cost of about $50 million. In July and August of 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Human Resources held week-long conferences at the Marriott World Center in Orlando. The conference series, known as the "Human Resources Conference 2011: Innovative Solutions for Strategic Workforce," cost taxpayers at least $6.1 million.
Poor Financial Management. The Comptroller General has consistently identified the Department of Defense's financial management as a high-risk area since 1995. The Department's inability to track and account for billions of dollars in funding and tangible assets continues to undermine its management approach. It also creates a lack of transparency that significantly limits congressional oversight. The Department's inability to produce auditable financial statements undermines its efforts to reform defense acquisition processes and to realize efficiencies. Without these objective tools, neither the Department nor Congress can verify whether the department is spending taxpayer dollars wisely. As a result, Congress continues to monitor the Department's efforts to implement the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness plan to correct the weaknesses in its financial statements, including its efforts to meet the Secretary of Defense's goal of achieving audit readiness on the Statement of Budgetary Resources by 2014.


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I've just installed a new set of hard linings into my 13 Runabout matching that of the 13 Touring, but l would loose the brake pedal with 5 minutes of adjustment while driving.
Each time l'd return to my garage, re adjust and off again, pedal good near the top of the big hill, little pedal towards the bottom, no pedal just after.
The Dimple on the washer was less than half, allowing the nut to vibrate towards the end.
Hmmmmm you say, it did not fall off but could have.
When its cold again l have a new nut and washer to install, then the jobs done.
I have heard that you can not install hard linings without taking the trans/engine out and installing from the rear, NOT TRUE, it can be done without the use of removable ears, the hard lining band is guided around over the triple gears, slid back and cable tied off ready for the second and third...... and DONE.
I discovered that very problem, i ended up welding up the dimple and grinding it back down to a point. i had to get the car back on the road that day.
ON again, yep that one is better, you could hear it click, click, click as it turned against the spring.


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Different hardware vendor technologies carry different support needs. Trying to manage these technologies in a disparate manner can use up a lot of time and IT resources. You can have central management and support for all your hardware technologies and users across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the Philippines tailored to your specific requirements with Datacom's field services.
With Datacom's experience running some of Australasia's largest IT networks you can rest assured we have the tools, support locations, logistics and resources to provide a trained field services engineer, regardless of location, within the required SLA. You'll get full support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with skilled staff on hand to provide a fast response to any request. Know your business needs are met with field services personnel who are not only technically proficient, but who also understand your organisation and comply with client policies such as health and safety, security, escalation and change management.
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Goldman Sachs posted a better than expected Q4 profit on improved trading and banking revenue, coupled with a reduction in compensation. The bank set aside 37.9% of its 2012 revenue for compensation, the second lowest portion since going public in 1999.
Revenue was up across each of Goldman's business lines, from investment banking to investment management. Overall, revenue increased by 53% to $9.2 billion. Earnings were $2.8 billion, or $5.60 per share, up from $978 million or $1.84 per share a year earlier. Analysts were expecting earnings of $3.78 per share.
The bank continued to cut staff during the fourth quarter, with 200 fewer workers. In 2012 it reduced its workforce by 3%, which led to an increase in pay per employee. On average, Goldman employees earned $399,506 apiece in 2012, up from $367,057 in 2011.
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pa9tv wrote:* frequency should be in Hz.
* how about centerfreq, bandwidth instead of upper/lower bounds.
I agree with the CF / BW combination, and this is also how we are building the IARU database at the moment.
Frequencies are ALWAYS in Hz in any formal communication with ITU, so indeed that should always be the case.


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On Monday, the Dynamo announced a commitment to more coverage across multiple platforms bringing fans closer than ever to their favorite team and players. Part of that commitment includes more coverage including weekly episodes of Canetti's Corner, an opportunity to hear from Dynamo president Chris Canetti on important topics surrounding the Dynamo organization.
In this edition, Canetti spoke about the new kits, the potential for a new jersey parter, Andrew Driver's arrival in Houston and the Dynamo's new digital strategy. If you have questions or topics you would like discussed in future episodes, send them in using #CanettisCorner.


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TUCSON, Ariz. – The Dynamo were defeated by the Vancouver Whitecaps, 2-1, in a preseason scrimmage on Saturday afternoon at Kino Sports Complex. Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell delivered a first half lead for Houston before Darren Mattocks and Corey Hertzog answered with goals for Vancouver. The Dynamo will return to Houston on Sunday to continue preseason.
Houston looked for the opening goal in the 18th minute, as forward Cam Weaver collected a turnover in Vancouver territory and played a short pass to Franck Songo'o, who fired wide of goal from 15 yards.
Moments after Vancouver couldn't convert a pair of chances for Mattocks and Erik Hurtado, the Dynamo claimed the lead in the 30th minute. Giles Barnes took a free kick 30 yards from goal, on the left side of the field, and bent it toward the penalty spot, where Boswell flicked a header just inside the far post for a 1-0 advantage.
The Whitecaps didn't take long to answer. Just three minutes later, Mattocks completed a nice movement for Vancouver, slamming home from eight yards after Erik Hurtado found space and played the ball to Camilo Sanvezzo, who squared it for Mattocks.
Two minutes before halftime, midfielder Je-Vaughn Watson use a stepover to create space in the box and fired from 12 yards, but it was saved by Vancouver goalkeeper Brad Knighton.
Vancouver captured the game-winning goal in the 64th minute. Hertzog intercepted a Dynamo back pass, eluded Dynamo goalkeeper Erich Marscheider, and tapped into an empty net for a 2-1 Whitecaps lead.
The Dynamo pressed for the equalizer, and produced a nice buildup in the 75th minute, which led to a shot from the top of the box from Warren Creavalle that was saved by Whitecaps goalkeeper Joe Cannon.
Houston's last chance arrived in the 84th minute, as Alex Dixon swung in a dangerous free kick from the right flank, but Vancouver was able to head the cross away for a corner kick.
The Dynamo return to Houston on Sunday and will resume preseason training on Monday morning at Houston Amateur Sports Park. The Dynamo's next scrimmage is Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT, a road game at Houston Baptist University's Sorrels Field.
Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
February 2, 2013 – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, Ariz.
Preseason Scrimmage
Scoring Summary:
HOU – Bobby Boswell 1 (Giles Barnes 2) 30
VAN – Darren Mattocks (Camilo Sanvezzo, Erik Hurtado) 33
VAN - Corey Hertzog (unassisted) 64
Houston Dynamo: Tally Hall (Erich Marscheider 61); Kofi Sarkodie (Warren Creavalle 46), Bobby Boswell (Eric Brunner 46), Jermaine Taylor (Anthony Arena* 46), Jimmy Nealis* (Mike Chabala* 46); Giles Barnes (Alex Dixon 46), Adam Moffat (Luiz Camargo 46), Je-Vaughn Watson (Jason Johnson 46); Franck Songo'o* (Brian Ownby 61), Cam Weaver (Brian Ching 46), Calum Elliot* (Nic Ryan* 61; Yannick Smith* 81)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Brad Knighton (Joe Cannon 45); Matt Watson (Greg Klazura 45), Andy O'Brien (Carlyle Mitchell 45), Jay DeMerit (Brad Rusin 45), Young-Pyo Lee (Jordan Harvey 45); Erik Hurtado (Jaime Peters* 45), Jun Marques Davidson (Gershon Koffie 45), Alain Rochat (Russell Teibert 45), Kekuta Manneh (Paulo Jr. 45; Evan James* 72); Camilo Sanvezzo (Daigo Kobayashi 45), Darren Mattocks (Caleb Clarke 39; Corey Hertzog 45)
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Dynamo drop Desert finale, 2-1, to Vancouver Whitecaps
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Dynamo were defeated by the Vancouver Whitecaps, 2-1, in a preseason scrimmage on Saturday afternoon at Kino Sports Complex. Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell delivered a first half lead for Houston before Darren Mattocks and Corey Hertzog answered with goals for Vancouver. The Dynamo will return to Houston on Sunday to continue preseason.


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Monday, June 14, 2010
Nursery Sneak Peak: DIY Painted Rug
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It looks awesome! I would love to have that nursery. Good work. Miss you guys.ReplyDelete
this looks so great! i love the worn in look you choose and the color combo. i don't think i would have envisioned it so well. awesome!ReplyDelete
FANTASTIC! Love it. LOVE IT. Way to go!!! You are a talented, witty, wonderful woman!ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone...I'm glad you like it. For those of you interested in doing a similar project, let me know if I can help with any of the details...getting the measurements right was the trickiest part.ReplyDeleteReplies
I plan on making one of these, what were your measurements?? That would save me SO much time!!Delete
I love a low-cost project that doesn't look low cost! Did you seal the rug with anything?ReplyDelete
I loooooove zig zag rugs--yours turned out so great! I did one a while back, too, but I made the rug out of heavy white canvas... here's the story! http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2010/01/i-am-so-proud-of-my-diy-zig-zag-rug.htmlReplyDelete
LOVE this! :)ReplyDelete
I picked up the same IKEA rug this past week and plan to do a red/cream chevron pattern on it. Any measurement tips?? Yours is PERFECT!!ReplyDelete
Your chevron rug project was my inspiration for my latest DIY project ~ would love for you to take a look: http://www.sasinteriors.net/2011/03/diy-turning-an-old-rug-into-a-chevron-beauty/ReplyDelete
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Miss Miggy- totally brilliant! I had to share your beauty today on my blog. I need to do this... asap. So amazing. Thanks for the killer inspiration!!ReplyDelete
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Not only is she stunning, but Olivia Palermo has amazing style and can always be seen in the season's latest trends and fashions. The socialite and former star in reality show "The City" is constantly immersed in the world of fashion and has had many coveted positions in New York's high fashion industry. It just makes sense that we would look to her for some fashion inspiration for our luxury swimwear!
Olivia has a very classic look and knows exactly how to stand out without being too over the top! We absolutely love her look in this tailored dress with an abstract print. Her gold clutch and jewelry also accent the outfit perfectly. The Sipping Pretty Bikini from Lady Lux is the perfect suit to get this classic, yet modern look. This suit features a brown and white abstract print and gold hardware on both the top and bottom which add that bit of glam. The Sipping Pretty Monokini is another sexy style that features this fab print!
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Watch The ::God Is Imaginary Videos On YouTube ::
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Religions need books because they don't have gods.
Somehow, I don't think he'll be all that interested in asking. Never know, though. It might be a good way for him to "prove" how awfully we were persecuting him.
Nice of you to offer, but I think I'll wait for the movie to come out.
how about if its true? and when you realize of this, I'll be already a public, unreachable figure?
how about if its true? and when you realize of this, I'll be already a public, unreachable figure? it could be... Elvis was nobody, suddently he changed the world of mussic.
You believe evolution and there is no evidence for that. Where is the fossil record of a half man half ape. I've only ever heard about it in reading.
So far I decided to explain just that in my latests posts in the topic, you'll need to find classification of emotions, structure of memory and / or other things, well... basically you cannot prove me wrong, you'll just have to wait until you see me on TV / Wikipedia, whatever... I must finish my book and publish it.
Yeap, I have a problem to remain silent, seriously. What kind of guy would publish material from a not yet published book? but since I am the way I am and I did what I did, let me know if you can refute what I said. It would be interesting as a way to kill the time.
None, I'm just a genious
None, I'm just a genious and studied my own mind. I just want to add you're in no possition to refuse my words, and my work proves itself, for it works in every single aspect of life and even in animals and society, by this I mean every thing a person can do or think in general.
That's exactly what I wanted...! thanks a lot, I am also bigger than Aristotle, Freud, Descartes and any other guy...!!! And I'm being serious.
I'm bad at jokes Lucifer, you'll see I was not joking when you see me on TV and you wont be able to contact me anyomore because becoming a public figure implies too many people writing letters and stuff.
They even captured information patterns of a particular DNA and transmitted it onto another, thus reprogramming cells to another genome. So they successfully transformed, for example, frog embryos to salamander embryos simply by transmitting the DNA information patterns!


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Management of Operational Risk in Foreign Exchange, or the "Sixty Best Practices"
Best practices for industry leaders as they develop internal guidelines and procedures on operational risk management.
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Greetings from the Office of Alumni Relations! While many
of you may associate our office with just alumni affairs,
you may be interested to know that we interact with students
all the time, most prominently as we celebrate your graduation
by planning all of the details regarding Commencement.
This year's Commencement Ceremony will be held on SUNDAY,
May 20, at the Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place. The
day includes a formal indoor ceremony at the Theater, followed
by a lovely reception at the venu. Seven tickets are issued
to each graduate, and students may then elect to purchase
additional tickets for their guests.
While you will hear more from us in the coming weeks, look
regularly in this section of the Record for important information
you will need to know, as well as upcoming updates on the
law school's Web site.
As part of the graduation tradition, Wyckoff Photographers
will be onsite again to take photos of graduating students
for the Class Composite Photo. While purchasing a copy of
the composite photo it is not mandatory, we do ask that
you partake in this wonderful opportunity to be part of
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Sign-up sheets are posted outside the 3rd Floor Cafeteria.
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joining the committee and encouraging your classmates to
make a lasting impact on your law school.
The Committee in formation includes:
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August 1, 2009
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Kay Commentary 2011-07-30
The following is an encore presentation of an early Kay commentary, and appears in her new book. Here is Kay Zwerling:
We started trading with China in the late 1970s.
Let's fast-forward to 2007. U.S. manufacturing is almost nonexistent. Most of it went to China and other countries. China inundates us with enormous amounts of stuff, most of it inferior, and takes only a fraction of our products in return.
Our leaders condoned that practice, and now China owns us.
When one day a year either makes or breaks the bank, how fragile indeed has our economy become?
Decades ago when we manufactured almost everything here in America, the Christmas holiday was just that – a holiday. Retail businesses made money, but the money spent on gifts stayed in American pockets.
Now, almost everything is made in China, India, Mexico, and many other countries. Once the money is sent out of the Country, it will never return.
If you do not believe this, check the trade imbalances between the U.S. and China. We buy everything from them, while they buy very little from us.
It is a lucrative one-sided deal for China and the international corporations who engineered this scheme with the American worker coming out the loser.
And, if you think that this stuff on a grand scale is not hurting America – well, listen to this – America's finances are in such bad shape that China, our so-called most favored trading partner, is taking the billions of American dollars which it has accumulated in this one-sided trade deal, and is now wisely trading them in for Euros and precious metals.
As we speak, the dollar is losing value. What is worse, however, is the mindset of the average American who seems to be more concerned about his neighbor's dog pooing on his lawn, than about the impending collapse of the dollar. I say our government is really worse – nobody is home, and nobody cares.
Finally, once the bottom begins to drop out, Americans will eventually get their heads out of the sand, and demand an end to the so-called free-trade schemes and a return to fiscal responsibility, and I say that means we trade 50-50, not 90 from China and 10 from us.
However, by that time it may be too late, and a Depression equal or worse than that of the 1930s will be upon us.
For KSCO, this is Kay Zwerling.
The long requested book of Kay's commentaries is now available for purchase online at our KSCO.com website, right on the home page. For $24.95 plus shipping and handling, it's applicable. Treat yourself to this wonderful book full of Kay's wisdom, thoughts, and humor. It makes a great gift, and all proceeds support KSCO your favorite radio station. Go to KSCO.com and buy Kay's book today.
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EUREKA, Ill. – The men's basketball team ended their four-game slide Monday night in Eureka, as they edged past Eureka 60-55. Obinna Agomo led Greenville in the winning effort with 12 points and five rebounds.
Greenville rushed out to fast start in the first half, jumping to a 33-17 lead at intermission.
The Red Devils answered back, dropping 38 points in second half action and edged within three points of the Panthers. Greenville managed to sink 5-of-6 free-throw attempts to hold off the surging Eureka squad and clinch the victory 60-55.
Other contributors for the Panthers included junior Markeith Brown, who netted ten points, and senior guard Jonas McBride who posted eight points and a game high eight rebounds.
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pitbullmamaliz wrote:I agree with Jenn - stuff her Kongs with her dinner. Put a smidge of peanut butter into the small hole of the Kong to stop it up, and then put some fat-free or low-fat yogurt (which is MUCH healthier than the peanut butter), mixed with her kibble, into the Kong. Do it in advance so it can be frozen.
pitbullmamaliz wrote:Where'd you read that yogurt is bad? PB is bad in large amounts because it has a tendency to cause pancreatitis due to the fat content. But I've only ever read wonderful things about yogurt.
You should aim to feed her for the weight you WANT her to be, not where she is now.
Jenn wrote:That is a RECOMMENDATION on the bag, as I was told a long time ago. It isn't the "rule", reduce her food to 2 cups, 1 in the morn, 1 in the evening.
pitbullmamaliz wrote:I know carrots are fine, not sure why peas wouldn't be. Canned pumpkin (not the pie mix) is also a very healthy, low-fat Kong stuffer.
BigDogBuford wrote:Buford is about 90lbs and only gets a cup and a half of kibble per day. He's a couch surfer so he doesn't need much to keep him going!
mnp13 wrote:I agree with the others - fill her kongs with plain fat-free yogurt and veggies and her dinner.
Feeding her once a day is not making her fat, over feeding her is making her fat. No worries, we've all done it. And I would stick with once a day personally, if you cut her food back and freeze it into the kong, it will take a while for her to eat it, giving you plenty of time for studying!
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BATON ROUGE — Joshua Badeaux has only played seven minutes across four games for the LSU men's basketball team this season.
BATON ROUGE — Joshua Badeaux has only played seven minutes across four games for the LSU men's basketball team this season.
But that's seven minutes more than Badeaux ever thought he'd play back in September.
The walk-on sophomore guard's journey began at South Lafourche High School, where he was first-team all-district and all-region and honorable mention all-state.
Badeaux went on to Baton Rouge Community College, but in his first practice, he suffered a torn plantar fascia and was given a medical redshirt. The injury didn't stop the optimistic Badeaux, though.
"It worked out," Badeaux said. "I got to work on my game, work on my shooting and my outside game a little more."
Eventually, Badeaux transferred to LSU — not to play basketball, but to continue his education.
Along with his schoolwork, Badeaux was spending four hours a day Monday through Friday toiling away on the LSU University Recreation Complex basketball courts.
Badeaux heard people discussing tryouts for the men's basketball team, and found himself at a practice with what he said were 40 or so other interested players.
During the tryout, Badeaux said he probably stood out because of his leadership and propensity to continuously work.
"(After the tryout) I got a text from one of the assistants telling me that coach wants to talk to me," Badeaux said. "I didn't have a clue. I thought he was just going to thank everybody for coming out individually. I didn't know, but I was just praying for the best."
Instead, LSU coach Johnny Jones told Badeaux he had earned an opportunity to participate in 12 days of practice to prove he could play with the team.
After the practices, Jones informed Badeaux he'd made the team.
"It was unbelievable," Badeaux said of his reaction when he heard the news. "A dream come true."
Even after spending hours upon hours on the court prior to making the team, Badeaux had to take another big step up when he began playing full-time with the Tigers.
"My first practice, I couldn't breathe," he said.
Since then, Badeaux said he doesn't find himself gasping for breath, but instead works to make his teammates the ones who are tired out.
"Obviously, I'm not a scholarship player," Badeaux said. "But I work hard. I just push these guys. Sometimes I just might foul them. It's understood that if you're playing Southeastern Conference basketball, you're going to need that. I understand my role."
Badeaux is the second former South Lafourche basketball player to walk on at LSU. Greg Terrebonne played for the Tigers in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons.
"It shows that hard work can pay off," South Lafourche coach Brian Callais said. "(Joshua) is an extremely hard worker when he played for us. He always led by example when he was on the court. He worked hard to get to where he is now."
But after almost a full season with the team, Badeaux said he's no longer just the kid pushing the scholarship players to maximize their potential and ready them for games.
He even has a nickname.
"They call me J-Train," he said. "I never stop. I just keep going."


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Subaru Canada: Highest overall predicted resale value in three segments
Feb 13, 2013, 07:02 ET
Best-in-class honours awarded to 2013 Impreza, Outback and BRZ.
TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. today announced that it has received three Canadian Residual Value Awards from automotive insights company ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values. Subaru was awarded Residual Value Awards in ALG's Compact Car, Midsize Utility and Sports Car categories for its 2013 Impreza, Outback and BRZ, respectively.
ALG's Residual Value Awards honour the vehicles that are forecast to retain the highest percentage of MSRP after a three-year period for luxury brands and a four-year period for mainstream brands. Award recipients were chosen after a careful evaluation of vehicle criteria, including segment competition, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. This year's awards are based on 2013 model year vehicles. Awards are given in 22 vehicle categories and two brand categories (Mainstream and Premium).
For the fifth consecutive year, the Subaru Impreza remains at the top of the Compact Car segment. According to ALG, qualities such as competitive pricing, impressive fuel economy and features like all-wheel-drive at a minimal price premium support the 2013 Impreza as the Residual Value Award winner in a hyper-competitive segment.
For the third consecutive year, the Subaru Outback claims the Midsize Utility Vehicle award. ALG notes that consistently high demand combined with mid-lifecycle improvements enable Subaru to keep incentive and daily rental fleet sales to a minimum.
A new contender in a newly renamed category is the 2013 Subaru BRZ, taking home top honours in the hotly contested Sports Car segment. The Subaru BRZ receives ALG's Residual Value Award for successfully combining practical features such as impressive fuel economy with emotional aspects like endearing styling and a sporting driving experience.
"Our approach is designed to give the Subaru driver an unsurpassed level of confidence behind the wheel," said Shiro Ohta, president and CEO of Subaru Canada. "This dedication has helped us consistently rank as one of the industry's top manufacturers. Having the highest predicted resale value in three segments will help more and more Canadians put Subaru on their shopping lists."
"Subaru's steady approach of delivering dependable product with minimal incentives and fleet make them a consistent Residual Value contender," said Geoff Helby, Canada Regional Director for ALG. "This approach is a winning formula for Subaru and for Canadian consumers."
About Subaru Canada, Inc.
Subaru Canada, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of over 85 authorized dealers across Canada.
About ALG (www.alg.com)
Based in Santa Barbara, California, ALG is the industry standard for residual values and a leading provider of insights and consulting services to the automotive industry. ALG publishes the Automotive Lease Guide - the benchmark for residual value expectations in North America, and has been forecasting automotive residual values for nearly 50 years in both the U.S. and Canadian markets.
SOURCE Subaru Canada Inc.