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9.3 Groundwater discharge
Supporting information
a. Groundwater model
The Department of Land Resource Management use the Finite Element Subsurface Flow system (FEFLOW) to estimate the natural water movement to and from the groundwater store within the Daly region.
FEFLOW estimates groundwater movement for the entire extent of the Oolloo aquifer and the Tindall aquifer, which extends beyond the Daly region boundary as shown in the figure below. The volumes reported in this account refer to the natural water movement that occurs within these aquifers within the Daly region boundary.
Map of the groundwater model area relative to the Daly region boundary
The Oolloo and Tindall aquifers are karstic and were modelled as an equivalent porous media with relatively limited storage. The groundwater model was calibrated using regional aquifer parameters to reproduce the observed groundwater levels and discharge to the rivers, as outlined in Knapton et al. (2010).
b. Supporting information
This line item volume (1,219,000 ML) represents the total volume of groundwater discharge to rivers within the Daly region during the 2011–12 year.
Several of the rivers and streams within the Daly region have persistent streamflow or baseflow during the dry season (May–October) due to the groundwater discharge from regional aquifers. Knapton et al. (2010) estimated that approximately 5–10% of the total annual runoff in the Daly region is baseflow.
Quantification approach
Data source
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The flow between groundwater aquifers and rivers within the Daly region is estimated using FEFLOW in combination with the one dimensional river hydraulic model MIKE 11. The flow interactions between surface water and groundwater are estimated where the surface water channels in the MIKE 11 model are coupled to the aquifer boundaries in the FEFLOW groundwater model.
Detailed information on the model calibrations are provided in Knapton et al. (2010).
Assumptions, limitations, caveats and approximations
There is limited understanding of actual river/aquifer interactions, especially with respect to flows from the river to the groundwater system.
It is likely that, when FEFLOW is coupled with MIKE 11, groundwater recharge from rivers is overestimated during large flood events.
Uncertainty information
Derived from modelled data. The uncertainty estimate was not quantified.


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Improving Your Health with Fruits and Vegetables
Indiana Epidemiology Newsletter
July 2006
Michael Wade, MPH, MS
Syndromic Surveillance Epidemiologist
Linda Stemnock, BSPH
Keisha Banks-Thornton, MPH, CHES
Health Education Program Director
"You are what you eat." You know the old saying, and to a large degree, it is very true. Nutritional habits favoring foods high in saturated and trans fats and refined sugars are very often linked to adverse personal health conditions such as obesity, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, osteoporosis, and the many challenges associated with them. (1) In contrast, a daily diet comprised of multiple servings of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and moderate amounts of lean protein is closely associated with lower morbidity and mortality rates relative to the aforementioned health conditions. In addition to being naturally low in fat, fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and many other substances, which, together, account for their beneficial health effects. Greater consumption of fruits and vegetables may also help individuals control their weight. The primary focus of this article is on how we can improve our health by increasing our intake of fruits and vegetables.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommends that individuals try to consume 2 cups (4 servings) of a variety of fresh fruits and 2½ cups (5 servings) of vegetables daily for a reference 2,000 calorie intake, with higher or lower amounts depending on the calorie level.
A serving of a fruit or vegetable is equal to:
- ½ cup cut fresh fruits or vegetables
- ½ cup cooked vegetables
- 1 cup raw salad greens
- ¼ cup dried fruit
- ½ cup cooked beans or peas
- 1 medium size piece of fruit (e.g., an orange, medium apple)
- 6-oz cup of 100 percent juice
Variety and color are important. Regarding vegetables specifically, choose from these categories: dark green, orange, legumes, starchy vegetables, and other vegetables. (2) Further, fruits and vegetables with the most color tend to have a high nutrient content. Although these recommended serving quantities are based on a daily intake of 2,000 calories, they provide a useful, adjustable daily approximation. All fresh fruits and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before consumption. If not eaten raw, vegetables should be prepared in a low fat manner, thereby taking advantage of their high nutrient density and low fat attributes. There are many excellent low fat cookbooks now available with recipes that make the most of these foods.
How well are Hoosiers doing relative to their consumption of fruits and vegetables? In contrast to data related to many infectious diseases, there is no requirement to report behaviors such as fruit and vegetable consumption; hence, prevalence data must be obtained from another source. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is an annual, random-digit dial telephone survey of adults aged 18 years and older. The survey is conducted through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All 50 states and the District of Columbia participate. The information for this article was obtained from the 2005 BRFSS survey. (4)
Overall, only 22.0 percent of Indiana adults reported eating five or more fruit and vegetable servings daily in 2005, and approximately 45 percent consumed fewer than three servings per day (see Figure 1).
Females were significantly more likely than males to consume at least five fruit and vegetable servings daily (25.6% vs. 18.0%, respectively). Females were also significantly less likely than males to consume either less than one or less than three servings daily (see Figure 2). There was no significant difference between males and females consuming three to fewer than five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. (4)
Adults at risk for not eating at least five fruit and vegetable servings daily were more likely to be 18-64 years of age and have a high school education or less. Additionally, there were no significant differences between income levels (range of 20.3-22.8%) or race/ethnicity (range of 19.5-22.0%) for consuming five or more servings per day. Adults who consumed five or more servings daily were more likely to have a normal body mass index than to be considered obese based on reported height and weight (39.0% vs. 21.9%, respectively). (4) Lastly, the 2005 Indiana Youth Risk Behavioral Survey reveals a significant decrease in the percentage of students who ate five or more servings of fruits and vegetables in the past seven days (15.5%) in comparison to the 2003 results (20.3%). (5) Adults, especially parents, can be very positive role models and can greatly influence the nutritional habits of their children, which can have life long implications. (6)
Although the above data point out some deficiencies in our current level of fruit and vegetable consumption, we do have a great deal of control over the nutritional choices we make. Therefore, we have a tremendous opportunity to improve our health and spice up our meal times with fruits and vegetables. Summer is a great time for buying fresh produce, so what better time to go out there and takes steps toward healthy change?
- Kennedy ET. Evidence for nutritional benefits in prolonging wellness, Am J Clin Nutr., 2006 Feb;83(2):410S-414S.
- Nieman D. The Exercise-Health Connection, Human Kinetics, 1998.
- Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/recommendations.htm.
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Indiana Statewide Survey Data, 2005.
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey System, Indiana Statewide Survey Data, 2005.
- Zabinski MF, Daly T, Norman GJ, Rupp JW, Calfas KJ, Sallis JF, Patrick K. Psychosocial correlates of fruit, vegetable, and dietary fat intake among adolescent boys and girls. J Am Diet Assoc. 2006 Jun;106(6):814-21.


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GREENSBORO � Elements of the final play worked for Maryland in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinal.
It�s just when Logan Aronhalt launched a potential game-tying shot against North Carolina, he was in the wrong zip code.
Aronhalt�s airball with about nine seconds to play was the part that didn�t pan out for the Terrapins, who were excused in what�s expected to be their next-to-last ACC Tournament with a 79-76 loss at the Greensboro Coliseum.
�It was (the designed play). Send two guys as decoys,� Aronhalt said. �I violated �Shooter Rule No. 1.� You�ve got to know where you are on the floor. I was a lot deeper than I thought I was because was I was so far from away from the basket.�
Aronhalt, a senior who has hit a team-high 54 shots from 3-point range this season, said he knew there was trouble right away.
�As soon as I let it go,� he said. �I knew immediately it wasn�t going in.�
Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said he thought it was the right set-up to go with during a timeout at the 10.9-second mark. Aronhalt was 1 of 5 on 3s after missing the last one, but he entered the game with a team-best 44.2 percent rate from long range.
�Logan is a pretty good shooter and we all have a lot of confidence in him,� Turgeon said. �We got him a good look.�
It happened so quick off the inbounds play that the Tar Heels barely reacted until Aronhalt�s wayward shot went up.
�They ran a nice play to run guys off a double screen,� North Carolina guard Marcus Paige said. �He got a decent look. He was kind of pushed out from the 3-point line probably farther than they would have liked. The only thing we thought when he shot it was �Get the rebound.� �
Reggie Bullock did that, and the Tar Heels ran out the clock before the Terrapins could chase them down to prolong the game.
The Terrapins had used that play in previous situations and they thought they had an idea of what to expect.
�We kind of ran that play a few times,� Aronhalt said. �I knew I was going to be open.�


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Deep inside our bones, bone marrow produces the blood cells that supply our bodies with life and fight infections. However, when bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy red or white blood cells and platelets, it can quickly become a problem.
Every year, about 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with bone marrow disorders called myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Roughly 30 percent of these new cases progress to a dangerous form of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
According to cancer experts, patients who have had prior chemotherapy or radiation treatment pose the biggest risk for developing MDS. Women treated for breast cancer, people treated for other blood or bone marrow disorders, those treated for head, neck, gastrointestinal and lung cancers and possibly men treated for prostate cancer all pose a risk of developing MDS.
Secondary MDS is more likely than primary MDS to develop into AML, which is why prior chemotherapy or radiation patients should be aware of any signs or symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, bruising or unexplained bleeding. The likelihood of MDS also increases with age. It is most prevalent in people over age 60, and more common in men than women.
Currently, the only treatment that can cure MDS is a stem cell transplant. However, as scientists continue to research, refine and improve treatments through procedures such as artificial blood cell production and blood transfusion, patients have experienced remarkable success.
NewYork-Presbyterian is also leading groundbreaking research initiatives to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of MDS. The MDS Center at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center is one of the largest programs in the country. NYP/Weill Cornell Medicine is one of six medical institutions collaborating in the MDS Clinical Research Consortium, which seeks to improve the lives of MDS patients.
NewYork-Presbyterian Cancer Centers provide high-quality, comprehensive cancer care at convenient locations throughout the New York metropolitan area, Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley. Board certified medical oncologists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists to provide each patient with an individualized plan of care. To find a location in your area visit nyp.org/cancer locations.
NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the largest and most comprehensive hospitals in the nation, ranked New York's No. 1 hospital for the 16th consecutive year, and No. 6 in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report. Affiliated with two academic medical colleges – Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian brings together internationally recognized researchers and clinicians to develop and implement the latest approaches for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is one of only three NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in New York State. NewYork-Presbyterian provides comprehensive cancer care at all of our locations across the New York Metro area including Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Learn more at nyp.org/cancer.


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A winner was selected from 38 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
Wine World Trade
We are a company that we are currently offering networking services to businesses worldwide wine, producers, importers and wholesalers. We currently offer services via phone and mail to hundreds of companies around the world and now we will open the service through Internet with a online private network.
Most users will be managers in medium and large companies, between 30 and 60 years of age. We must ensure that inspire enough confidence to not hesitate to make credit card payments, similar to the pages of the government when we are paying taxes online or opening an online bank account.
We're looking for a home page design (including a logo), a general internal page of content design, and a listing page design (were we will put the list of companies added to the network). Please do just the home page design at first. When we select the finalists for the home page, we'll ask you to do two sub-pages to match the homepage design.
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- Link to register your company.
- Login with username and password.
- Form for search companies by activity, by location (country and state), and by keyword.
- An image o graphic about the international wine industry.
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- Place for 2, 3 ad images. We have not decided the size.
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Hermosa BEACH >> After false starts in Long Beach and Marina del Rey, the Hidden Cash scavenger hunt landed in Hermosa Beach on Saturday, with throngs of treasure seekers drawn to this South Bay city by a trail of social media clues.
The anonymous donor known as @HiddenCash predicted Saturday would be "epic," with dozens of drops in one area outdoors. He or she said it would launch "the biggest scavenger hunt in LA history, as THOUSANDS of $$$ are hidden along a small stretch of beach." One more cash drop is to occur today, before the person leaves the Los Angeles area.
The donor had posted clues on Twitter that 36 red plastic Angry Birds would be hidden Saturday on a Los Angeles area beach. A reference to "mommy" sent a number of hunters to two Mother's Beaches, one in Long Beach and the other in Marina del Rey. After a delay attributed to traffic, a Tweet started the hunting frenzy: "Hermosa Beach between the pier and the volleyball nets to your left (as you face ocean). Remember — there are 36! Go!"
Minutes after the 11:32 a.m. announcement by @HiddenCash, hundreds from across the region made their way up or down the coast to the South Bay city, with the two Mother's Beaches quickly emptying of its treasure seekers.
Starry-eyed mobs ran down a main street business district toward the Hermosa Beach pier at full gallop, witnesses said.
Before long, volleyball games on the sand south of the pier were overrun. Hundreds of residents, many clothed head to foot, were kicking up sand looking for the red plastic Angry Birds that contained the cash.
Three Hermosa Beach officers were on duty to handle the crush of visitors, but three off-duty officers had to be called in to help, as well as assistance from the Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach police departments. An LAPD helicopter circled overhead.
According to one Hermosa Beach policeman who asked not to be identified because he didn't have the authority to speak to the media, the players at the seven volleyball courts just south of the pier were angry with the treasure hunters who overran their courts.
The policeman noted that all of the paid parking lots in town were already full before the Twitter announcement was made, but somehow people managed to find a place to stash their cars.
"Minus a few missing kids that got reunited with their parents, there were no mishaps. Nothing bad happened," the Hermosa Beach policeman said.
Standing in the hazy sunshine, with the backdrop of waves and an oil tanker offshore, several beaming residents were giving interviews to a flock of TV, radio and other reporters who had streamed in across the region.
Remi Besnoin, 21, of Hermosa Beach was still in his wet suit. He had found an Angry Bird in the sand just after surfing. It contained $80. He said he had been in the water when he saw a helicopter and a mob flood onto the beach, and he thought there had been a shark. When he came to shore, he stepped on the red plastic bird. "I stepped on it and didn't know what going on. I got some mullah. A weekend teaser. Eighty bucks. Whoever did this, he's really promoting himself. It's wild."
Of the money, he said, "I'm going to add it to my little piggybank."
Jackie Hatten, co-owner of the Tiki Mon Creamery & Cafe, walked out on the beach after her two employees found Angry Birds and found one herself. Together they totaled $340, including one bird stuffed with $180 in cash. The money, she said, will go to charity.
"We're blessed," said Hatten, proprietor of her cafe for 13 years at the end of the Hermosa Beach Pier. "We believe in paying it forward, good karma. It's reciprocated, and you give what you get."
Hatten said many of those who had found the money were locals. "It's our beach."
A few winners posted photos of themselves using the money they found to feed the homeless.
The anonymous benefactor who has described himself or herself as a strike-it-rich real estate developer between 35 and 45 wanting to give back to the community began hiding envelopes stuffed with cash last week in San Francisco, before moving on to San Jose.
He or she has called such giveaways "a social experiment for good," and has drawn more than 350,000 followers on Twitter and inspired copycats in New Orleans, Dallas and Washington, D.C.
@HiddenCash popped up Thursday in Los Angeles, causing a stampede in Burbank after leaving clues for three envelopes of hidden cash at the Empire Center.
On Friday, the clandestine moneybags left nearly $500 in Pasadena and San Marino before leaving hundreds of dollars in Echo Park.
Residents have chased his or her leavings in droves, causing law enforcement agencies to issue warnings about caution. They've also posted often smiling selfies clutching handfuls of cash.
"Time to show East L.A. some love," @HiddenCash said on the social media site Thursday evening, before leaving three envelopes stuffed with up to $200 cash at Salazar Park.
He also appears to have received some back. "I've eaten at some of the finest restaurants," he or she Tweeted, "but nothing better than Mexican street food (minus the cactus). #EastLA."
On Saturday, nearly two hours after some of the initial birds had been found, scores of residents still combed the sand looking for money.
Among them was Jose Hernandez, 27, of Redondo Beach, who was in the area when the Twitter announcement went out. He crawled on the hot sand under a volleyball net making furrows looking for a stash. "No way I'm going to dig to China. I'm about to leave," he said after a 20-minute search on his hands and knees.
Robert Marshall of Los Angeles was another hapless hunter. He raced to Hermosa Beach with his two sons and came away empty.
"It's been good exercise," said Marshall, 37. "Been here, done that, no cash. Now I've got to race back to the parking meter."


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Used 2007 Nissan Sentra Review
Edmunds expert review
With a stylish interior design and roomy seating, the 2007 Nissan Sentra is a solid choice in the economy sedan category, especially for taller buyers. Just don't expect much in the way of driving excitement, even on the SE-R models.
What's new for 2007
Vehicle overview
In the automotive world, age is weakness, an opportunity for younger, fresher adversaries to move in for the kill. Take the Nissan Sentra. When the fifth generation of the budget sedan debuted in model-year 2000, it was hailed for raising the bar within the economy-car class with its sporty styling, long standard features list and fun-to-drive character. Six years later, the picture had changed. The once-victorious Sentra had become the vanquished, surpassed by rivals offering greater room and overall refinement.
A redesign was in order, and it's come with the 2007 Nissan Sentra. Built on Nissan's new "C" platform, this year's Sentra rides on a 6-inch-longer wheelbase, and it's also 3 inches wider and 4 inches taller. As a result, the cramped cabin of old has been replaced with accommodations that are downright spacious: The 2007 Sentra offers class-leading amounts of head- and shoulder room in the front seat, and there's finally real legroom for rear-seat passengers. The large 13-cubic-foot trunk features an innovative divider that can be used to facilitate hidden storage for valuables. Inside the cabin, a unique overhead compact disc holder holds up to eight CDs, and there are extra pockets and bins designed to hold MP3 players and cell phones. Last year's Sentra fell short in interior style and materials quality, but the '07 model has addressed that shortcoming with a sharp-looking cabin that belies the sedan's budget price tag.
Under the hood of the 2007 Nissan Sentra you'll find a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine good for 140 horsepower. While this figure isn't exceptional, the 2.0-liter does offer 14 more hp than last year's 1.8-liter engine, and it provides acceleration on par with most competitors in this class. Transmission choices are a bit unusual for an economy sedan, as the Sentra can be equipped with either a six-speed manual (five-speeds are the norm in this class) or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). A conventional automatic transmission will not be offered. These transmissions carry over to the sporty Sentra SE-R models that arrive midyear. The standard SE-R has a 177-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with the CVT, while the hotter SE-R Spec V has a 200-horse version of the 2.5-liter coupled to the six-speed.
Nissan sedans typically offer sporty handling for their respective classes, but the '07 Sentra feels a bit tepid alongside its competition. It continues to use a non-independent torsion-beam rear suspension, which is cost-effective but provides less control through the corners than the true independent designs most of its peers use. Additionally, a switch to electric power assist for the steering contributes to better fuel economy but sacrifices feedback.
Upgraded running gear on the Sentra SE-R includes firmer springs and larger wheels and brakes. The SE-R Spec V goes even further by specifying a retuned and lowered suspension, complete with a thicker front antiroll bar and a V-shaped reinforcement brace in back. The Spec V also has larger front brakes and stickier summer tires. The SE-R retrofits result in a better-handling car, but even in Spec V form, the econosport Sentra lacks the spark of competitors in this price range. From behind the wheel, it comes across as heavy and distant as opposed to lightweight and engaging.
The all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra is no doubt a better, more refined car than its predecessor, with more capable engines and a more pleasant, flexible cabin. If you're looking for an economy sedan that'll give maximum interior room and versatility for your buying dollar, the Sentra is a solid bet. However, if inspired handling is your thing, you'll find your needs best served by the more athletic talents of the Mazda 3 or Honda Civic.
Trim levels & features
Buyers of the four-door, five-passenger 2007 Nissan Sentra sedan have a choice of five trim levels: base, S, SL, SE-R and SE-R Spec V. Standard on the base trim are 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, a four-speaker CD stereo with an MP3 player jack, and power windows and locks. The S trim level adds 16-inch alloys, a height-adjustable driver seat, keyless entry, power mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and an extra pair of stereo speakers. Step up to the SL trim and you get leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, keyless start, cruise control, an alarm system and a trunk divider.
The Sentra SE-R is equipped similarly to the SL, but the keyless start and steering wheel audio controls move to the options list. Additional standard equipment on the SE includes 17-inch wheels, firmer suspension tuning, larger brakes, a lower body kit, sport seats, aluminum-trimmed pedals, and oil pressure and G-force gauges. To that the SE-R Spec V adds summer tires, an even firmer and lowered suspension, and larger front brakes.
Options on all but the base Sentra include a sunroof, a spoiler, an upgraded 340-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system, Bluetooth, and either XM or Sirius Satellite Radio.
Performance & mpg
In base, S and SL form, the front-wheel-drive Nissan Sentra is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine good for 140 hp and 147 pound-feet of torque. Base and S models are available with either a six-speed manual or a CVT designed to offer smoother operation and greater fuel-efficiency than a regular automatic. Sentra SL models come only with the CVT.
The CVT is also standard on the Nissan Sentra SE-R, which has 2.5-liter four-cylinder good for 177 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. Slightly more frenetic in personality, the SE-R Spec V gets a high-output version of this engine capable of 200 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. The Spec V's motor also has a higher redline (7,000 rpm versus 6,200 in the standard SE-R) and a preference for premium unleaded. A six-speed manual is the only transmission available on the Spec V, and it has an exclusive helical limited-slip differential option. Thusly equipped, the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V gets to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds.
Front-seat side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags and a tire-pressure monitor are standard on every 2007 Nissan Sentra. ABS is standard on the SL and both SE-R models, and optional on other trims. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on the SE-R and SE-R Spec V, but all other Sentras have a front disc/rear drum setup.
Handling is adequate in the 2007 Nissan Sentra, though somewhat uninspired compared to the more visceral driving experience in the previous model. The car's electric power steering is well weighted, but there isn't much road feel. The SE-R models, particularly the Spec V, fare better in this regard and can be driven quite hard on a curvy road. The limited-slip differential is a worthwhile upgrade on the Spec V, as it enables the driver to tighten the car's line through corners. Compared to similarly priced peers, though, the SE-R Sentra feels a bit ungainly and fails to involve its driver as closely as we think a true sport compact should.
In the standard Sentras, ride quality is smooth and the cabin stays quiet on the highway. The SE-R models are similarly quiet, but ride quality suffers, especially on the Spec V. The standard 2.0-liter engine has adequate low-end and midrange power for easy city and highway driving, but tends to get noisy as rpm climbs. The SE-R models offer plenty of power throughout the range, and a tall 6th gear on the Spec V keeps the engine placid at highway speeds. At an 80 mph cruise, the 2.5-liter is parked at a comfortable 3,000 rpm.
The Sentra's cabin offers a modern, attractive design and agreeable materials quality. Accommodations are spacious, with ample head-, shoulder-, hip- and legroom for adults to get comfortable in both the front and rear. The cabin features lots of nooks and bins, as well as an overhead compartment that holds up to eight CDs. Luggage capacity is a respectable 13.1 cubic feet, and the trunk offers an innovative divider that creates a hidden storage place for valuable items. When more space is needed, the rear seats fold flat in a 60/40 split, so long as you don't mind folding up the seat-bottom cushions first. Note that the seats do not fold in the Sentra SE-R Spec V due to the encroachment of its rear chassis brace.
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The sophomore won four events in Thursday's 121-49 victory over McDonogh, which boosted the Blazers' record to 6-0. She won the 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute, 56.67 seconds and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:10.62. Potis, 15, also helped the defending IAAM A Conference champion Blazers to wins in a pair of relays, the 200-yard freestyle and the 400-yard freestyle. Last season, she was second in the 500 free and third in the 200 individual medley in the championship meet while helping the Blazers win the 400 freestyle relay. A veteran of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, Potis, who also plays lacrosse for the Blazers, plans to swim in college and is an A-B student.
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Teep_P12 wrote:Myth, thanks for the recs. Did a weekend long read of West of the Moon, East of the Sun by KnifeEdge. Was very impressed so took up Dust by KnifeEdge as well. Wish I'd checked first to make sure it was completed or at least actively being updated. Read the first 34 chapters and looks like it's been a VERY long time since the last update...so sad.
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You never know where you'll discover a great recipe. My sister once mailed a magazine article she'd clipped. I don't remember the article's topic but often make the cheese gnocchi pie, a cheesy side dish, printed on the other side.
The recipe for MOCHA MORSELS was published in a food magazine, no surprise there, but in an ad for a food processor. Mix up a batch of cookies in a food processor? Whatever!
While I can't imagine cooking without a Cuisinart, the hand mixer I bought for ten bucks many years ago has served well. The Maytag man should be so lonely.
Baking time: 30 – 40 minutes
Makes 4 dozen medium cookies
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1-1/2 tablespoons instant expresso powder or instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (reduced from 3/4 cup)
- 2/3 cup white sugar (reduced from 3/4 cup)
- 1 egg
- 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (reduced from 1-1/2 cups)
Set oven to 350F. Spread pecans in single layer on baking sheet and toast in oven (while still heating) until nuts are aromatic, about 10 minutes.
Stir together expresso powder and water in small dish.
With a mixer, cream butter and sugars in a large bowl. Add egg, vanilla and expresso mixture; combine well. Measure flour, baking soda and salt into batter. Use a spoon to stir together lightly, then combine all ingredients well with the mixer. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans, cooled if desired.
Cover baking sheet with parchment. Using two spoons, one to scoop and one to scrape, form cookies on baking sheet, leaving space between for spreading. Bake 10 – 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Susan ~ Isn't it something, yes. But I love how mini chocolate chips distribute so beautifully throughout the cookies. It's all I ever use.
But, I have a question! My recipe made 30 cookies (I used a medium cookie scoop) and I used brown sugar Splenda. I know that this changes the points value...but I just cannot figure it out! Can you help?
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Four Alabama players dismissed from team
Tuscaloosa, AL – Four freshmen from Alabama's BCS national championship team have been dismissed from the program after their arrests stemming from a pair of recent robberies on campus.
Defensive lineman D.J. Pettway, linebacker Tyler Hayes, cornerback Eddie Williams and redshirt freshman H-back Brent Calloway are all no longer with the team, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban stated Wednesday.
Pettway, Hayes and Williams are facing second-degree robbery charges, while Williams and Calloway are charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. The robbery charges were filed following an assault of two students, one of which had his backpack stolen that contained a laptop computer, earlier this month. The other had his wallet taken.
"Based on all the information we've received and gone through in trying to determine the future of the four guys that got in trouble, those guys are no longer associated with the football program," Saban said. "Their actions do not reflect the spirit and character that we want our organization to reflect. It's obviously very disappointing and unacceptable what happened."
The four dismissed players were non-starters on the 2012 Crimson Tide squad which captured its second consecutive national title after January's 42-14 victory over Notre Dame in the BCS Championship Game held in Miami.
Pettway had eight tackles and 2.5 sacks while appearing in 13 games as a redshirt freshman last season, with Hayes recording 14 tackles in 13 contests as a true freshman. Calloway, also a redshirt freshman, had 10 carries totaling 63 yards over 13 games.
Williams was redshirted during the 2012 campaign.
In another development, Saban said wide receiver Danny Woodson was suspended for violating team rules and would not participate in spring practice. Also, wide receiver Marvin Shinn has decided to leave the team.


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Finding the best tenant for you
So maybe you've finally decided to rent out that spare space of yours, to rake in some extra cash. You may be doing this for the 1st or 20th time, but either way one very important step towards a smooth rental process is finding the best tenant for you. This does not mean you're looking for a friend or partner for life, ok maybe you are but that's besides the point. You're trying to find someone who's going to follow the tenancy agreement at hand, treating you and your propert... Read more


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An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring.
Wow a 8.5! i was also expecting a score like 9.6 something around that area. I guess gamespot take no prisoners lol. I think gamespot is getting kinda hars with their reviews, back then I use to love gamespot reviews i though they were the best, but now Ign is clearly better in my opinion.
Well another mixed review game i am still in shock that someone gave it a 6 but well each one is entitled to their own opinion. In my opinion the game looks good but not game of the year or even to the level of Kotor but a good game nontheless. I guess we will have to wait a full year or more to see a better rpg on next gen consoles than oblivion (my vote is for ffxiii or white knight)
Gamespot makes the mart look like a Sony fanboy
oh well, by 10:00am tomorrow I'll be playing ME :D
I dont know what you were reading, but thats not what I meant...and I was being sarcastic so thaTS just way too confusing
w/e - http://www.gamerankings.com...
LOLLL...Wheree THE hell is theMart??????????? so i can rub this AA in his face....everyone if u see him ...give him a negitive, so he can have a 1 bubble!! :D ( btw i dont even think gamespot cares what console is what. If the game doesn't satisfy their needs it's not AAA...plus as much as i hated them, their the real site that knows what AAA means. I take their reviews for my purchase... i dono but u guys


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Environmental Link to Canine Cancers
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
My 52-year-old husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last year. Now, our 14-year-old Labrador retriever likely has some bone marrow cancer. Coincidence? Perhaps, but I want to be as sure as possible. Before we decide against a bone marrow biopsy (BMBx) for the dog, I want to make sure [that] there is no connection between canine and human blood cancers, and that there would be no clinical usefulness for the humans in the family to know for certain what the dog has. Obviously, I think of potent environmental factors that may have triggered the problem in both. Are you aware of any research to suspect that?
Lili Duda, VMD, Section Editor of the OncoLink Veterinary Oncology Menu, responds:
While there are few epidemiological studies linking environmental factors to human cancers, there are even fewer studies linking canine cancers to these factors. There is a possible weak link between certain pesticides and lymphoma in dogs, but it's not a "proven" association. Cancer clusters are notoriously difficult to investigate, even with many cases within a small geographical area. It's also important to keep in mind that 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer, and 50% of these will die as a result of their cancer, so it's not that unusual of an occurrence. Lymphoma is a relatively common cancer in dogs, but multiple myeloma is uncommon in both canines and humans.


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For many businesses, efficient management of wireless data can be the difference between effectively serving a client and missing a sale.
From the real estate firm that has 20 brokers on the road using mobile devices to send directions and photos to clients, to the car service that monitors its fleet at multiple locations, to the business owner who uses 500 tablets across their retail stores to highlight new products, wireless data management is a bottom line necessity.
While smartphones and tablets are powerful tools for business, until now, reconciling the expenses and payments for numerous lines could be time consuming.
To simplify the data management process for business, Verizon Wireless will become the first carrier to offer shared data plans for business with the Jan. 24 debut of Share Everythingsm Plan for Small Business, and the Nationwide for Business Data Packages and Plans.
The Share Everything Plan for Small Business gives companies up to 25 lines of unlimited minutes, texts, picture and video messages with a shareable allowance of 30 GB ($225), 40 GB ($300) and 50 GB ($375), plus the monthly per line access cost based on the type of device activated. Additional options for the business customer include data only plans and for those who conduct business with our neighboring countries, a calling plan with minutes to Canada and Mexico.
New and existing customers can choose to move to these plans and add any 4G LTE smartphone, tablet, Jetpacks, netbooks, laptops, 4G LTE USBs, basic/feature phones, Home Phone Connect and other 3G or 4G LTE enabled devices to share the data allowance on their account.
Additional benefits of Share Everything for Small Business include: Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect included at no additional charge on all capable devices. Users can connect their devices and share the connections with others through Wi-Fi, with that data counting towards the monthly allowance. With communications a high priority, personal and corporate email, using Exchange ActiveSync and Lotus Notes Traveler are included on all capable devices.
Verizon offers free usage alerts which are sent at 50 percent, 75 percent, 90 percent, and 100 percent of monthly shared data allowance to ensure a company does not exceed their selected allotment.
For companies with more than 25 lines, Verizon Wireless introduces shareable data packages and plans that are compatible with their existing Nationwide for Business Talk and Talk & Text share plans. For larger business customers with more complex data needs, this solution offers customizable voice and data allowances with each line contributing minutes and data to a pool shared by all lines and devices, with no limit on the number of devices.
The Nationwide for Business Data Packages and Plans also includes Mobile Hotspot and Mobile Broadband Connect and Corporate email via Exchange ActiveSync at no additional cost.
Nationwide for Business offers shareable data starting at $30 for 2 GB per smartphone or tablet and $50 for 5 GB per Jetpack or USB modem. A larger $80 for 10 GB package is also available for heavy data users. Basic phones can share data starting at $20 for 300 MB per device. Nationwide for Business Data Packages and Plans allow a business of any size to create their own shareable data allowance with the simplicity of managing a single account.
Existing business customers who are comfortable with their current price plans do not need to change to the new shared data options
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Southwest Hotel Management Endowed Scholarship Established
Dr. Ralph E. Knowles recently established a Hotel Management Endowed Scholarship in memory of his son, Randall Knowles. Randall graduated from the Hospitality Management Program with a concentration in Hotel Management from what was originally State Technical Institute at Memphis. Randall worked his way up through the hotel business in several cities in the mid-south and found great satisfaction in his positions in New Orleans, La. Unfortunately, Randall passed away in 1997.
Dr. Knowles established a Culinary Arts Endowed Scholarship in Randall's memory in 2009, but wanted to do something to honor Randall's roots in the program. He recently returned to Memphis from his current home of Pensacola to visit the program. After meeting with Margie Coltharp, lead faculty for Hotel Management, and Chef Steven Leake, coordinator of the Hospitality Management Program, Karen Nippert, vice president for Institutional Advancement and Rose Landey, executive director for Institutional Development, Knowles established a scholarship for the Hotel Management students so that other students can receive the training his son did.
Southwest is a member of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee under the governance of the Tennessee Board of Regents. The Hospitality Management Program at Southwest is made up of three concentrations: Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Management and Culinary Arts. Students are required to complete sixty credit hours to earn an Associates of Applied Science degree in Hospitality Management. Upon graduation students typically apply to their university of choice to finish their bachelor's degree, while some opt to go straight into the workforce. Southwest's Hospitality Management Program places over 90 percent of its students with local hospitality employers. Please visit Hospitality Management, Hotel Management Concentration, A.A.S. to learn more.
For more information on how you can establish an endowment or donate to the Hospitality Management Program or any of the programs at Southwest, please call 901-333-4577 or visit the Scholarship Fund page.


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Ashdown Amp & Level 42's Mark King in Bass Guitar Magazine
Mark King Interview - Bass Guitar Magazine - August 2010
Bass Guitar Magazine talk to one of the UK's biggest bass exports about the 30th anniversary of Level 42. Plus: learn how to play Mark's hard-hitting slap technique in this month's Style File.
This year sees the 30th Anniversary of legendary bass player Mark King from Level 42. To celebrate this, Level 42 are doing a celebratory 30th anniversary tour - including 9 dates in the US which will be their first since 1987!
To commemorate Level 42's amazing 30 year career, and in particular the influence Mark King has had on the bass playing world over this period...Ashdown will be building thirty very special 30th anniversary Mark King Signature heads.
These heads have a 24 carat gold plated front panel, feature the 30th anniversary Level 42 logo and each one will be personally hand signed by Mark King himself, making these very special amps indeed and a must for any fan of Mark King & Level 42.
Buy the Ashdown 30th Anniversary 24 carat gold Mark King head at Dolphin Music


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Jaipur: A former Rajasthan minister was interrogated Wednesday evening in connection with a rape case lodged against him by a married woman, police said.
Babu Lal Nagar, who was minister of state for dairy and rural industries, was summoned to the police headquarters where his voice samples were recorded, a police officer told IANS.
It is the first time since the case was registered against Nagar 13 days ago that Nagar was interrogated.
The officer said that the 35-year-old woman who accused Nagar of raping her had provided a mobile memory data card to the Criminal Investigation Department-Crime Branch in which she claimed that voice calls made by Nagar to her were recorded.
"We needed Nagar's voice sample to match it with the audio recordings. He gave his consent to provide us his voice samples today (Wednesday)," the officer said.
Nagar was accused by the 35-year-old woman of raping her at his government bungalow here Sep 11. A first information report (FIR) was registered with the Sodala police station Sep 19, and Nagar resigned the next day.
The Congress-led state government has recommended a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation.


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We're polling our membership and guests to improve our meetup schedule. Tell us when you would like to meetup and what things you'd like to see at https://goo.gl/g325Z4 . It's only 7 questions and should take about two minutes.
Some of the projects our members work on: aquaponics, FIRST robotics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Internet of Things (IoT), electronics, ham / amateur radio, wearable electronics, home automation, microcontrollers, quadcopters, drones, 3D printing, art, etc. We are working on offering a wide range of classes from Minecraft to sewing to LED lighting to Linux to lockpicking to movie making and photography. Whether your interest is technology like hardware or electronic devices, software, or artistic like art, design, film, or music, we're here to help you with your projects.
Our workshop currently has several 3D printers, a plastic former, a laser cutter, several CNC routers, machine tools including a CNC mill, vertical mill and metal lathes. We also have a growing collection of manual tools from soldering stations and oscilloscopes to drill presses, table saws, and aluminum forges. We have multiple quad copters and robot kits. We are continuously acquiring more equipment and are in the process of setting up a computing lab to support the programming, design and fabrication tools.


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Using Large-Scale Artwork to Anchor a Room
Small groups of clustered artwork have been the big trend for a while now, but nothing anchors a room like a huge painting or photograph. Behind a sofa, above a credenza, and even in a small space, large-scale art has a large-scale impact. If you're worried about affordability, there are ways to make your own art. When Arthur (photo #2) needed an oversized piece for his dining room, he splatter painted a canvas himself. For inspiration and other ideas, click through the photos above and the links below...
• 1 Santa Monica Residence by Kelly Wearstler
• 2 Arthur's Long-Distance Home
• 3 Minneapolis Designer's Loft from LoftLife
• 4 Shannon and Emmet's Factory to Family
• 5 London Townhouse by Suzy Hoodless
• 6 Ren Hui Painting at Pagoda Red
• 7 AT Book Alert: Update on Dana
• 8 Tanis and Terry's Workman's Cottage
• 9 Paola and John's Converted Switch House
• 10 Pairings: Antique Artwork with Modern Furnishings
• Large-Scale Artwork on a Budget
• How To: Make Fabric Art
• Fabric Wall Art Kits from Textile Arts
• Wallpaper We'd Frame
• The Rasterbator: Huge DIY Artwork


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Internationally Renowned Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter
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With his finger on the pulse of today's changing workforce, Seth Mattison blends storytelling from his own personal experience working with category-leading brands while leveraging cutting-edge research to develop fresh perspectives on the key strategic issues most relevant for today's leaders.
Topics: Achievement - Business, Branding, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Managing/Leading It, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Creativity, Customer Relationships/Loyalty, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Social Media/New Media, Teamwork, Workforce Issues
Workplace Innovator, Culture and Leadership Consultant and Former Chief Talent Officer, Netflix
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Patty McCord brings the Silicon Valley concepts of fresh ideas and innovation and applies them to rethinking the way we work. She challenges norms and invites us to reconsider the idea of "best practices."
White House Chief of Staff (2013–2017); Deputy National Security Advisor (2010–2013)
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White House chief of staff and national security leader Denis McDonough shares an insider's perspective on current political events, the future of innovation, and the day's most pressing national and global security issues.
Topics: Africa, American Politics, Asia, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Education, Election Forecast/Analysis, Europe, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Global Trade, Information Technology, Innovation, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Teamwork, Terrorism , Workforce Issues
Chief Brand Officer, WWE
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Stephanie McMahon is chief brand officer for WWE and was named to its Board of Directors in 2015. Stephanie is responsible for working with WWE's business units to support key growth initiatives and represents WWE as its global brand ambassador among key constituencies including government, advertisers, media, business partners and investors. She is the primary spokesperson for WWE's corporate social responsibility initiatives, including Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen and Be a STAR, WWE's anti-bullying program. In 2014, Stephanie and her husband, Paul Levesque, established Connor's Cure, a fund dedicated to furthering Pediatric cancer research. Stephanie is also a TV personality, appearing regularly on WWE's flagship programming.
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Having led some of America's most distinguished and recognizable companies during a storied business career that includes executive roles at GE, 3M and Boeing, Jim McNerney provides insight on topics such as the competitive advantage created by innovation, leading and sustaining cultural change and strong insights on navigating in a more global and government-centric world.
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Co-Founder and CEO of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand; Chief Marketing Officer at Airbnb (2014 - 2017); SVP Integrated Marketing Communications at Coca-Cola (2013-2014); VP Global Advertising Strategy at Coca-Cola (2007 - 2013)
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Jonathan Mildenhall has worked with some of the world's biggest brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Audi, Smirnoff, General Motors, Guinness and PlayStation. He has helped companies innovate and strive for diverse and inclusive representation not only in the marketing and advertising sectors, but as a globally focused initiative.
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Times change—timeless wisdom endures. Charismatic Tom Morris delivers an inspiring message based on what the great philosophers had to say about the timeless challenges organizations face today, from building a winning culture to the tools needed to unleash innovation.
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Named by TIME as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" and recipient of the Friedrich Hayek Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a renowned global economist who has visited over 70 countries and brings a unique perspective to the macroeconomy and international affairs.
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Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Casey Jones Special to American Forces Press Service
FALLUJAH, Iraq, Oct. 9, 2008
Four years ago in the poverty-stricken neighborhoods here, Marines were attacked within minutes of beginning routine foot patrols. Fallujahs citizens were strongly opposed to the presence of coalition forces, and a vicious insurgency devastated the city.
In 2004, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Swain, an intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, was killed by a gunshot in one of the cities neighborhoods. Last month, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, a corpsman with Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, from Kokomo, Ind., visited the site where his brother gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
It felt as if I looked hard enough, I could see him there, Benjamin said. It all seemed surreal, and I'm honestly not too sure how I feel, but I do know I'm glad I went.
Marine Corps Maj. Jeffrey McCormack, who was the intelligence officer for 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, and is a native of Oak Forest, Ill., worked closely with James during their deployment together in 2004 and was nearby when the shooting occurred.
McCormack, now the operations officer for 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, contacted the Swain family shortly after James death and regularly keeps in touch with them.
A few months into McCormacks current deployment, he discovered Benjamin was deployed to Fallujah only minutes away from his old living quarters. McCormack quickly contacted Benjamin via e-mail, and they planned to meet.
Once I found out Ben was near Camp Fallujah, I set up a dinner with him after one of my meetings, McCormack said. During the dinner, I asked Benjamin if he was interested in going to the alleyway where his brother was killed.
After some coordination, the two set out to visit the site.
They first visited the rooftop of a building formerly occupied by coalition forces. The roof of the building was the last place McCormack saw James alive.
The night before James left for what was to be his last mission, McCormack asked James if he had any pictures of himself from the deployment. James said no, and McCormack pulled out his digital camera and snapped a few shots of him on the rooftop.
I immediately recognized the area from the pictures, Benjamin said. Being there and just being able to see the places where he spent his last hours meant being able to connect with him in some way.
Benjamin and McCormack stood on the roof reminiscing about James. McCormack pointed out various sites in the city and told Benjamin the sequence of events leading up to James death.
They looked over the city one last time before setting out on a foot patrol with Marines from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, to the site where James was shot.
Iraqis smiled and waved as the patrol made its way to the alleyway. The friendly atmosphere was vastly different from the one James and McCormack experienced four years ago.
Benjamin said every day he sees the progress resulting from the sacrifice his brother and thousands of others have made, and that their loss is not in vain.
I've never thought his death was in vain, Benjamin said. He died doing what he believed in. But the progress weve made is a testament to the hard work and sacrifices of all who served, and that cannot be taken for granted.
Benjamin said his brother would be pleased at the countrys improvement if he were alive to see it.
He would be proud, and maybe even smug, he said. He would probably joke and say something like, Its safe around here because of me, because of what I did."
Benjamin said he and James always believed in serving their country, and following James death, Benjamin joined the Navy as a corpsman.
In high school, my brother and I agreed that while everyone cant serve, everyone should want to serve to help repay for the many opportunities we are granted just by living in America, Benjamin said. I understood that all Marines are brothers, and seeing how my brother was a Marine, that made the Marines my brothers, too. So I figured as a Navy corpsman, I'd get the opportunity to serve with some of my brothers.
McCormack said that while there can never be closure for him because it is far too difficult getting over someones death, he is thankful for the opportunity to share the day with Benjamin.
Benjamin was very grateful for the opportunity to see the actual area his brother was killed and the rooftop of the building where the pictures were taken, McCormack said. It was just as beneficial for me to be on that rooftop with him. I dont want to say it brought closure, because the pain of losing a Marine never goes away, and the loss of a brother will certainly never go away for Ben. I lost a Marine, but he lost a brother.
(Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Casey Jones serves with Regimental Combat Team 1.)


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Lars Leafblad Masters the Art of Networking
The MBA alumnus has built a flourishing career around connecting others.
From one pro to another: Lars' tips for building a strong network
- Be genuine and transparent: Authenticity matters to everyone.
- Ask plenty of questions: Seasoned professionals will likely be happy to share their story and experience, but you have to ask first.
- Build on the network you already have: As a student, your most valuable network could be your fellow classmates.
- Start early: Reach out to professionals with similar career aspirations well before it's time to look for a job.
- Pay it forward: Respond to others' requests for guidance whenever possible. People are willing to help those who help others.
The Carlson School offers ample opportunities for students to hone their networking skills, connect with peers, and initiate valuable mentor relationships. Careers can flourish based on relationships, and amid an increasingly competitive job market, it's all about who you know. MBA alumnus Lars Leafblad, ranked among the best-networked professionals in Minnesota, has built a flourishing career around his natural talent for connecting people.
Leafblad began building a network early. He recently uncovered a childhood journal that contained a categorized list of his third-grade class, sorted by relationship (best friends, sort of friends, not friends). This innate knack for mapping connections with others has manifested itself at every stage of his education and subsequent career, and he now does what he loves most: facilitates opportunities for others to network.
Connectivity leads to opportunity
Preceding today's hyper-connected social media landscape, Leafblad initiated a channel for students and alumni to meet and collaborate. In 1997, he started the St. Olaf Alumni Partnership (SOAP), a network for the school's students and alumni.
"My sophomore year, I stumbled across the alumni directory. I thought, 'these are 30,000 people that I meet only twice a year. Why don't we see each other more?'" he says.
From there, the school encouraged him to reach out to alumni, and supported his effort to foster engagement with students. The SOAP network guided Leafblad to accept an internship at a start-up, which convinced him to pursue a career in business. From there, he worked in management development at GE, joined e-commerce startup four51, worked in alumni relations for St. Olaf and the development office of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, and recruited executives as a partner with Keystone Search. In 2006, he earned his MBA from the Carlson School.
"I feel very fortunate to see my career journey unfold as it has. I'm getting closer to the heart of what I love to do most, which is to connect with others and build networks for opportunities to be created," he says.
Continuing a legacy of development
Today, Leafblad is transferring his knack for boosting others' networks to shape better leaders, through his new role with the Bush Foundation, a private foundation in St. Paul established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth, that works in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. He's charged with positioning the Bush Fellowship program, a nearly 50-year old leadership development program, to continue to be impactful and relevant in an interconnected world.
"How can the Foundation build on 50 years of program evolution to best support the development of leaders in this day and age, in this interconnected world in which we live?" he ponders. "We'll be exploring how the program can continue to best support individual leaders in our region, in keeping with Mr. Bush's personal legacy of a commitment to leadership development."
Pollen sparks serious buzz
Perhaps the most compelling proof of Leafblad's impressive network is BePollen.com, an organic community of civic-minded connectors who share ideas, career advice, and development opportunities with one another. The robust online community known today as BePollen began as a workaround to his inbox problem.
In 2009, the then-executive recruiter was buried in emails from friends, family, and acquaintances who anticipated they would soon be looking for a job, and needed guidance. So he began aggregating their input and requests into a weekly email outlining openings, highlighting talented people, and promoting networking events. The "Lars Email" list ballooned to 1000 recipients within a year. MinnPost began publishing the content on their website, and Lars teamed up with developers at PaperDarts.org.
Today, the community is 6000-plus strong, made up of professionals across hundreds of companies, foundations, state agencies, and more. Leafblad is happy to report the network is completely self-governed.
"BePollen reflects Minnesota's civic DNA of being willing to help one another, as long as it's easy and transparent. It's just amazing," he says.


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#10 - Smith Westerns - Dye it Blonde
#9 - Peter Bjorn & John - Gimme Some
#8 - Eleanor Friedberger - Last Summer
#7 - Cults - Cults
#6 - tUnE-yArDs - W H O K I L L
#5 - Wild Flag - Wild Flag
#4 - Gruff Rhys - Hotel Shampoo
#3 - St. Vincent - Strange Mercy
#2 - Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes
#1 - PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
PJ Harvey is kind of a weird artist for me. There are bands that create albums that I will buy sound unheard based on how much I love their previous work. There are bands who create albums that I will check out a few times before purchasing, usually if I'm not altogether familiar with their work. And there are artists like PJ Harvey. I have two of her albums, and they're both fantastic. But I'm never really sure whether I'm going to like the next one. Part of it is because her style is always changing. This album sounds absolutely nothing like Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea. In fact, if you didn't know they were from the same artist, you probably wouldn't be able to tell. Her voice doesn't even sound the same.
Maybe I just have a thing for concept albums centered around wars. My favorite album from last year was Titus Andronicus' The Monitor, an album loosely based on the Civil War. This time around, the Battle of Hampton Roads give way to the battle fought by ANZAC forces in the Gallipoli campaign. The references to Gallipoli (and war in general) are all over the album. There are almost too many to list. She sings about death at Bolton's Ridge on "All & Everyone", and returning to the scene 80 years later in "On Battleship Hill".
Musically, this is not the album you'd expect from the same woman who produced Rid of Me. It's more orchestral, not quite as in your face. It's more of a quiet reflection of the horrors of war and its effect on Harvey's England, kind of a "what hath we wrought" attitude. I can't really describe why I like this album so much, but it's definitely filled with earworms. There probably isn't one song that stands out above the rest, and I'd guess that four or five different songs have been favorites at one point or another. But I suppose that's what makes an album great.
Here are the first four tracks from the album, in order, plus the sixth track, which may be my favorite song of the moment. She did really cool videos for the whole thing.


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May 11, 2007
Santa Barbara, Calif. - Despite out-hitting 16th-ranked Long Beach State, the UC Santa Barbara baseball team suffered an 8-3 loss Friday at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium in the opening contest of a three-game Big West Conference series. The Dirtbags plated a pair of runs in the first inning and never relinquished the lead as starter Manny McElroy pitched seven strong innings.
UCSB, which has won its last two Big West series, dropped to 21-23 overall and 9-7 in league play. First-place Long Beach won its 10th consecutive game to improve to 32-14 and 11-2.
First baseman Robbie Blauer went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI for the Gauchos, upping his season average to .395. Third baseman Patrick Rose, right fielder Mario Lewis, and left fielder Mike Zuanich each contributed two hits as UCSB held a 12-9 advantage in hits. Rose's two knocks put him at .302 on the season and the Gauchos now boast five starters hitting over .300. Freshman second baseman Matt Valaika homered for the third time in as many games, while shortstop Shane Carlson recorded his third triple of the year.
Senior Brian Tracy (1-3) started on the mound for UCSB and allowed six runs (five earned) on five hits while walking seven in 4.2 innings of work. Relievers Kyle Brown, Bryan Fleming, and Justin Aspegren gave up two runs on four hits the rest of the way. Aspegren retired the side in order in the ninth inning.
For the Dirtbags, McElroy (5-1) surrendered two runs on nine hits while striking out one and walking three over seven innings. Offensively, first baseman Shane Peterson led the way for Long Beach, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a walk. An RBI single in the first inning extended his hit streak to 22 games. Six other players had one hit apiece.
Long Beach took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first, aided by two walks and a hit batter. Peterson's single to left plated TJ Mittelstaedt and a sacrifice fly by Robert Perry scored Matt Cline.
The Gauchos got on the board with a run in the bottom of the third when center fielder Chris Fox hit a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Carlson, who had reached on a triple to the gap in left-center. However, the Dirtbags came right back with one in the top of the fourth, three more in the fifth, and another single run in the sixth to take a 7-1 lead. Valaika's two-out home run in the sixth got one back for UCSB, but Chris Nelson went yard in the seventh to put Long Beach back up by six runs.
In the UCSB half of the ninth, Rose smacked a leadoff single and stole second. Blauer drove him in with a double down the left field line, but Long Beach reliever David Roberts retired the next three batters to end the game.
The Gauchos left 12 runners on base while the Dirtbags stranded 11.
Game two of the series is slated for a 1 p.m. start Saturday at Caesar Uyesaka. UCSB is scheduled to start Mike Ford (2-1), while Long Beach State will send Andrew Liebel (7-2) to the hill.


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g0mjw wrote:I have noticed some stations able to stay on frequency and others drifting with the Doppler. Quite a few are rock solid and I would like to know how they manage it as I can't.
It is possible that some have their software tweaked sufficiently to stay spot on. Over here, many still need to do manual adjustments even when using computer control. Some may just be out of practice, if they haven't been working satellites lately. We are hearing many calls from long-time satellite operators who have not been on for some time.
I am firmly in the manual-control camp, and will slide onto the downlink frequency at the start of my transmissions. I am getting better at adjusting my transmit VFO a little before each transmission, to minimize the adjustment I have to do when I start transmitting. And I will be outside tonight trying another pass or two on the new bird.


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Though unevenly told and at times too fanciful for its own good, "Electrick Children" marks an intriguing feature debut for its risk-taking writer-director, Rebecca Thomas.
Thomas apparently drew on her own upbringing to craft this 1996-set tale of 15-year-old Rachel (Julia Garner, excellent), a fundamentalist Utah Mormon who believes she's become pregnant by secretly listening to an old cover recording of Blondie's "Hanging on the Telephone" sung by a stirring male voice.
To avoid a face-saving marriage arranged by her religious leader father (a nicely calibrated Billy Zane) and more malleable mother (Cynthia Watros), Rachel steals the family truck and flees her Mormon colony. With ostracized adopted brother "Mr. Will" (Liam Aiken) in tow (he's accused of being the baby daddy), Rachel heads for Las Vegas to find the singer she thinks caused her immaculate conception.
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The unusual first act gives way to something less special once Rachel and Mr. Will hit Sin City and fall in with a bunch of skaters and musicians, most notably Clyde (Rory Culkin), a well-off kid slumming it in the shadows. While Thomas thankfully doesn't overplay the Mormons-out-of-water stuff, she seems to skim a bit of surface amid the youthful grit.


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IT Management Slideshow: With More Budget Comes Greater Responsibility for CIOs
By Dennis McCafferty | Posted 05-24-2012
CIOs are finally seeing their budgets increase, and they're more focused on revenue-generating projects rather than finding ways to pinch pennies, according to a recent report from the Harvey Nash Group and TelecityGroup. The "CIO Survey 2012," shows that the modern CIO continues to become a more important part of an organization's strategic mission. And the drive toward innovation continues to be a major part of their mission. "Without doubt, it is a challenging and fast-moving time to be a CIO," says Michael Tobin, CEO at TelecityGroup. "The IT department has undergone more radical change in the last decade than perhaps any other business function. The recession has forced many IT departments to become leaner. But now, as CEOs and CIOs alike pursue growth, the challenge will be to stay both lean, but appropriately resourced." An estimated 2,400 CIOs and top technology leaders in 20 nations took part in the research.
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Luxury Car Deals: July 2012
This month, incentives are stronger than usual, and many special offers are available to car shoppers. That's all due to a continued rivalry for sales figures among several top upscale automakers. Here are some of the best deals on our favorite luxury-car choices that give buyers the upper hand in buying a brand-new luxury car at a good price in July.
Acura ILX
Acura's latest sedan may be new to dealerships across the country, but it's already available with two enticing incentives in July. According to the automaker, shoppers interested in leasing the ILX with zero down can get one for just $290 per month. That's a $60 price break compared with Acura's slightly larger TSX sedan. Shoppers who would prefer a lower monthly payment are also in luck: Acura is advertising the sedan with a starting lease rate of just $249 per month after $1,999 due at signing - also a major savings over the TSX. Unfortunately for shoppers interested in financing, the ILX doesn't offer the TSX's appealing 0.9 percent interest rates, which are available for up to 60 months in the larger sedan.
BMW 535i Gran Turismo
If you can get over the unusual styling of BMW's 5 Series Gran Turismo, you'll find it's a surprisingly practical vehicle that retains many of the sedan's nimble driving characteristics. Through July, you'll also find a good deal: BMW is advertising lease rates of just $669 per month on the 535i GT. That's only $30 more than the cost of a comparable 535i sedan. Although that offer includes a down payment of more than $3,600, it increases by just $100 per month for buyers interested in the V8-powered 550i GT. The 5-Series Gran Turismo also touts interest rates of 2.9 percent for up to 36 months, compared with the higher 3.9 percent rate advertised by its more common sedan stablemate.
Infiniti G37 Convertible
Infiniti is offering several great deals on its G37 Convertible throughout July. According to the automaker, the hardtop convertible is available with interest rates as low as 1.9 percent for up to 60 months, or 2.9 percent for 72 months. The droptop can also be leased with zero down for $579 per month, or for $479 per month after $3,499 due at lease signing. Shoppers interested in the sporty G37 Coupe will also find similar deals, although lease rates fall to $429 per month with zero down or $349 per month with $2,899 down for the fixed-roof model.
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Mercedes-Benz C250
If you're interested in a new Mercedes with a reasonable monthly lease payment, the recently released C250 could be the car for you. That's especially true in July. Mercedes is offering the turbocharged 4-cylinder sedan at lease rates starting at $369 per month after $4,029 at lease signing. Buyers who need all-wheel drive can get an even better deal: Mercedes is matching the C250's lease rate and down payment for the 6-cylinder C300 4Matic, which has a starting price nearly $4,000 higher than that of the base-level C250.
Volvo S60
Volvo is offering a tempting lease rate of $299 per month after $3,393 due at signing on the 2012 Volvo S60, and the model is also currently available with the incentives accompanying Volvo's summer sales event. Shoppers interested in taking advantage of the sedan's low lease rate will also qualify for two months of free payments if they lease or finance through US Bank. Volvo is also extending the S60's free maintenance plan during its summer sales event, providing coverage for scheduled maintenance or wear and tear items for five years or 50,000 miles.
What it means to you: Many excellent luxury cars are available with manufacturer-backed incentives throughout July.


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About AQS Staff Biographies
Marge Boyle
In Memoriam
Margaret Ruth Boyle
The American Quilter's Society staff mourns the passing of Marge Boyle on October 26, 2010.
Marge became our sales and marketing director on June 11, 2007. Before coming to AQS, she worked in other areas of the quilting industry as well as in the retail and garment trade. She was a dedicated employee and a valued team player.
With her cheerful, pleasant, and caring personality, Marge wasn't just a co-worker–she was also a friend. She was a good listener with good advice whether it be personal, fashion, or even home décor.
In her spare time, Marge always had a home improvement project going on. She was a collector of quilts and appreciated their artistry, using them to decorate her home and office. She made quilts of her own but never as many as she would have liked. Her love for animals was immense–especially for her dogs Jack and Jill, who were always a fun topic of conversation.
She also loved her longtime home, Chicago, and her family. She is survived by her husband Jim and several family members across the country.
Friendly, hardworking, helpful–we will miss everything about Marge. She always had a smile and a greeting for you to start your day and a smile and well wishes to send you on your way at night.
Marge Boyle was an admired and respected member of the quilting community for many years and has been a great contributor to AQS. She will be missed by all who knew her.


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Terracotta Plugin
compile "org.grails.plugins:terracotta:0.1"
Terracotta is a Java infrastructure that allows you to scale your application by clustering JVMs. Author: Vincent Jorrand (vjorrand at yahoo dot com)
- Generation of a terracotta configuration file
- Generation of terracotta enabled start up scripts for containers
grails install-plugin terracotta
- Install the plugin
- Run the start up script generation task
- Run the terracotta configuration generation task
- generate a war for the application and deploy in a container
- start the terracotta server(s)
- start the application servers
- Generate<ContainerName>Script: Generate the start up script for an application server
- GenerateTcConfig: Generate the tc-config.xml file for terracotta
Generate<ContainerName>ScriptCurrently only 2 containers are supported: jboss and tomcat.Edit TerracottaConfig.properties to set the parameters for the start up scripts: The terracotta install directory on the target jboss or tomcat server
The path place where the tc.config.xml will be made available to on the servers (this plugin does not remote copy it you have to do that)
Copy the generated scripts in the startup script folders of the containers. You will later start the containers using these scripts instead of standard ones.
grails generate-jboss-scripts
GenerateTcConfigGenerates the tc-config.xml required to run a terracotta enabled container. It enables the clustering of all the domain classes defined in the project and allows to add any additional classes to be made clusterable by including a user defined xml segment. It also clusters the http sessions across the container instances for your application.Edit TerracottaConfig.properties to set the host names and ports for the terracotta servers to be used by the application.Edit CustomIncludes.xml to specify any additional terracotta include rules required by your application.Run
Copy the generated file on each container server, in the location specified when generating the container start up scripts.
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April 27, 2016
For over 500 years, African people have been fighting enslavement and genocide against white and Arab slavery. Billions of lives later, we are still fighting for self-determination and reparations today. Long time people's warrior Jahahara Alkebulan has written a book on the subject titled "Afrikans Deserve Reparations!" that we all need to take the time and analyze. Check him out in his own words.


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I was having a nice chat with a friend on the phone the other day. We don't know each other very well, but see each other at parties maybe twice a year, and I really like her. Out of nowhere she said, "Do you have a teapot in the shape of a bird?" (she knows I'm a keen bird watcher).
I replied, "No I haven't", but I really wanted to add, "..and I wouldn't want one. I hate that kind of thing!" But of course I didn't. She sounded delighted and excited with my response, and said, "Ah, then wait till the next time I see you!".
I'm sure you can see what's coming. She's been to a charity shop and found a cheap novelty teapot in the shape of a bird, remembered I like birds and bought it for me. Unfortunately I hate novelty nik-nacks of all kinds. I know some people love them, but I won't have them in the house. I realize I sound ungrateful, but when she next comes round I'll have to pretend to be delighted with the gift, so that she'll be happy she bought it for me, then keep it for a couple of years in case she asks where it is, all the time hating the darned thing and resenting having to look after it.
This isn't an unusual situation, I know. How could I have politely let her know on the phone that I don't want this gift? And now how can I receive the gift in a way that let's her know I like her, and appreciate the thought, but without opening the flood gates to more?
Any advice, gratefully received. 1103-14
I think you are missing the hidden jewel of your dilemma and are focusing on making a mountain from an ant hill. There are lonely people in this world who would be thrilled that someone, anyone, would have been thinking of them in the midst of their daily life and then taken the extraordinary step of buying a gift the giver felt would be appreciated. There is not one hint of malice, evil, selfishness or unkindness in what your friend has done that deserves your dread and hatred of the gift.
It may be a cliche to say that "it is the thought that counts" but you would do well to ponder this more fully. From my perspective, you are entirely viewing this as to how it inconveniences you and focusing on the material. As I get older, I have become less enamored with material possessions and more appreciative of acts of thoughtfulness and kindness from people. But there are material possessions that are so intertwined with someone's thoughtfulness and kindness that I cannot bear to part with them. As I type I am looking at a small glass rose sitting right under my monitor. I hate glass work and would never buy it for myself but someone dear gave that to me and every time I see it, I see love.
You can pitch the teapot in the trash as that is your prerogative as the gift recipient but I would suggest examining the potential of deepening this friendship with this person who thinks of you when she's out shopping. I read a lot of submitted stories to Ehell from lonely, sad people who cannot seem to find someone worthy of friendship and here you are with someone practically in your lap and you want advice on how to rid yourself of this problem. There is no polite way to tell someone you do not want their gifts of thoughtfulness.