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When the Boston Bruins bestowed their largest free-agent contract on Zdeno Chara in the summer of 2006, the 2008-09 season was just what they had in mind for the gargantuan defenseman.
It wasn't just the career-high 19 goals and the plus-23 rating that made Chara the best defenseman in the league this season. When it came time to put the clamps on Alexander Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk or any of the league's other offensive machines, Chara was there to grind them to a halt. He had his share of problems with Eric Staal in the playoffs, but regained his form in time to help the team force a Game 7 with Carolina and did nothing to tarnish what was definitely a Norris Trophy-worthy campaign.
Stats: 80 GP, 19-31-50, 95 PIM, plus-23 regular season; 11 GP, 1-3-4, 12 PIM, plus-1 playoffs.
Contract status: Signed through end of 2010-11 season at $7.5 million cap hit.
Season highlight: The eighth-seeded underdog Montreal Canadiens were dreaming of an upset, and for more than 2 1/2 periods they hung tight with the top-seeded Bruins in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. That's when Chara unleashed his laser-like slap shot on a power play to put the Bruins ahead, 3-2, with 8:45 remaining in regulation. Phil Kessel added an empty-net goal and the Canadiens were never in the series after that, as the Bruins won a round of the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.
Season low light: The Bruins were outshot, 41-23, and thoroughly outplayed for more than 60 minutes of action, but they still had a chance to steal Game 3 on the road against Carolina in the best-of-seven second-round series. While he wasn't 100 percent at fault for the miscue that led to the Hurricanes' game-winning goal — Chara was at the end of a long shift and the Bruins were in the midst of changing their forwards — the blueliner's airborne clearing attempt was just soft enough that Jussi Jokinen could steal it and start the sequence that ended with the Finn banging home the clutch goal.
In summation … Chara has about as complete a season as a defenseman can have in the NHL these days, and not only should he win the Norris but he should've received greater consideration for the Hart Trophy.
Grade: A. When a player actually lives up to a hefty free-agent contact, it's a sight to behold.
The crystal ball says … without the encumbrance of offseason surgery or a trip to Africa this summer, Chara will be able to prepare even better for next season and could come back even stronger. No doubt, the Bruins' short-lived playoff run will be a driving force for the captain.


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Nov 6, 2007 at 5:53 pm
cool car kiddo!! you sure have a lot goin on in there. good luck with it
Jul 22, 2006 at 4:53 pm
Thanks for the comment. From the time I stripped the Jeep down, til the time I got it back on the road, it took about 10 months. It would have been done quicker, but I was working out of a one stall garage at the time in the middle of winter, so some days/weeks things didn't get done on it. lol. Good luck with your build. Take lots of pictures.
Jul 19, 2006 at 5:03 pm
Re: the Opel: after high school, my brother got the car and completely redid it (I guess you saw the pics.) He sold it on ebay a few years ago as his family grew, now he has a 65 Malibu SS.


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This undated photo released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows suspect Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles officer.
Many families who were under the LAPD's protective custody are beginning to return to their normal lives after spending the last week living with officers outside their doors 24/7.
On Thursday – just one day after a sighting of fugitive Christopher Dorner led to a deadly shootout and fire at a Big Bear-area cabin – NBC San Diego spoke exclusively with one woman whose mother was a target in Dorner's online manifesto, which outlined a homicidal revenge plot involving law enforcement and their families.
For a week straight, black and white patrol cars sat outside this family's home. The resident inside was an LAPD officer who was named in Dorner's hit list.
"It was really scary; kind of surreal. [It] felt like a movie," said the daughter, who wished to remain anonymous.
The woman said her mother tried to remain calm despite the frightening ordeal.
"She's been really strong, just more worried about her children than anything," she said. "There were four different tiers of officers who needed protection and my mom was in the second tier."
Since Feb. 6, the LAPD has kept close watch on 40 people who were named in Dorner's manifesto, along with their families.
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This has been an overwhelming undertaking for the department when you consider three officers to each home, 24 hours a day.
Still, the protection from law enforcement was unwavering.
"It's scary but I mean at the same time, her house was the safest place to be. She had so much protection," the daughter told NBC San Diego.
Now that officials have ended the manhunt for Dorner, relief has washed over many targeted families.
But, now, other feelings are bubbling up as well.
"It's all setting in that people are dead and, I don't know, I think [my mother] having a hard time with it. I think there's a certain amount of shock," the daughter added.
Some LAPD families who were considered most at-risk in Dorner's manifesto remained under police protection Thursday night, but many are now on their own since the threat seems to have passed.


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Let me begin this column by stating that I am a Mets fan, and I have no bones to pick here. Man, Joe Torre, is one lucky guy. He fails to win a World Series in his last 7 years as Yankee manager, despite the Yankees spending a stimulus worthy amount of over $1 Billion in payroll, and you hardly hear a peep of blame. In fact, most Yankee fans were sad to see him leave. I do not think Joe wanted to come back with the current management structure of the Yankees, and I do not think the Steinbrenner Sons wanted Joe back. It was bizarre for New York. In other cities; they are a little more patient. Jeff Fisher has been the only in coach in Tennessee's history, and Bill Cowher was in Pittsburgh, and did not win a title until his 14th and final season with the Steelers.
Yes, Joe won 4 World Series in 5 years, and that is undeniable. He was also very fortunate to step into a very good situation. And last year, Manny Ramirez falls in his lap as he decides that Fenway park will never get wi-fi in the green monster, and moves to an area more comfortable for him, La-La Land.
Last week, his book, The Yankee Years, was the talk of the New York sports world. People were reacting that the Yankees were not going to retire his number 6, and that there would not be a Joe Torre Day someday at Yankee Stadium. Now, it seems like that may happen a lot sooner than you think. This week the book seems to be as memorable as Bill Parcells' book about his last season in the NFL when he coached the Jets in 1999. He returned to coach the Cowboys in 2003. Personally, I think Joe's book is overblown. What I disagree with the book is the timing. It reminds of me that car that makes a fast turn to cut in front of you, and then proceeds to drive under the speed limit. You then look in your rear view mirror and see there was no one behind you. My point here is, Joe couldn't wait? Joe couldn't wait until his managing career was over to release some details that he thought were sacred cows of the clubhouse? Did he need the money that bad? I believe Joe Torre is a nice man, but I think he is a man who still likes the spotlight, and the spotlight he has as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers is not like he had in New York. Joe, being from Brooklyn, knows their is no limelight in sports like New York baseball.
I think one of the most seldom asked questions in New York sports is what if Buck Showalter did not leave the Yankees after the 1995 season? People tend to forget that Buck took over the Bronx Bombers in 1992, after the 1991 season with Stump Merrill as Manager posting a 71-91 record. Buck did not get along well with George Steinbrenner and was not really seen as a New York kind of manager, despite his success.
Buck ran it to unfortunate luck as Yankee skipper. If the Wildcard system was in place in 1993, the Yankees would have won that. In 1994, the Yankees appeared to be running away with American League East, they had a 6 and 1/2 game lead over the Orioles and had the best record in the AL with a 70-43 record. No one would ever see how that season would finish as the 1994 baseball season ended prematurely on August 11th, due to the players' strike. Buck was named AL Manager of the Year in 1994 as a consolation prize. In 1995, after a 144 game strike-shortened season; Buck led the Yankees into the playoffs for the first time since 1981. The Yankees met the Seattle Mariners in baseball's first ever Division playoff series. The Division Series originally ran with the Wild Card team hosting games 1 & 2 and the Division Winner hosting games 3, 4, & 5. This would change after 1997; I can't help but think that the Yankees would have won that series if it was a 2-2-1 series. Just another unlucky piece for Buck's resume. It was an epic series, where the Mariners outlasted the Yankees in 5 games after a classic 12-inning finale. There was a young 20 old shortstop named Alex Rodriguez on that Mariners team.
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez was a natural. He couldn't miss. He tried out for Team USA while still in high school. He was drafted first overall by the Seattle Mariners. Major League Baseball could market him as the next superstar, young, good-looking, a boy with a Latino roots but born in America and could speak to people of so many backgrounds. He could have been to Latin-Americans, what Joe DiMaggio means to Italian-Americans, what Willie Mays means to African-Americans, and what Sandy Koufax means to Jewish-Americans. An American born of a minority race with unparalleled talent that would be talked about by generations of fans as their personal baseball icon.
Somewhere along the line the boy known as Alex Rodriguez became A-Rod. Arod is a Sindarin word that means noble. Unfortunately, for Mr. Rodriguez, his version of A-Rod has a hyphen and now it means something totally opposite of the Sindari counterpart. His numbers were piling up in Seattle, and then he went to Texas in 2001, where he would sign that monster 10 year/$250 million contract. After three years of terrific stats, his Rangers failed to make the playoffs and the Yankees would trade for him in 2004.
When Alex came to New York, he was given his king's salary and given all of the media spotlight. But, there was no key to the city to be rewarded, because this was not his team. (If LeBron James becomes part of the New York Knicks in 2010, you will see what the key to the city really looks like). A man by the name of Derek Jeter has the key sealed until he retires. Jeter is a New York icon, and held the position that Alex grew up playing which was shortstop. You almost feel bad for A-Rod. He is kind of like what Maris was when compared to Mantle. The only thing is here, Maris, I mean A-Rod, makes over $20 million per season and will not receive an ounce of pity. He would move to third base, and it would be the hot corner for him in more ways than he could ever imagine. This week it became an inferno.
Derek Jeter was supposed to be a good player, he made it himself great through his hustle, running down to first base on almost every at bat, going after balls that few would dare, and then in 2004 by diving in to the stands and risking his body and his possibly his career to make a catch. It was a play that was completely Jeter-esque, but it is a piece of the game that does not seem like it is in A-Rod's repertoire. The heart of Jeter well overshadowed the supreme talent of A-Rod. It is a very large shadow and it is one you do not get away from if your cocky, unfeeling, and make the front page headlines for who you are dating rather than the back page headlines for his accomplishments.
A-Rod had his chances to make add to the Yankee legacy, but it was not meant to be. I wonder what Yankee fans would be saying about A-Rod today if it were he and not his predecessor at third base, Aaron Boone, who hit that home run to win the 2003 American League Championship Series. I also wonder what would have happened if he had homered in extra innings in either Game 4 or Game 5 of the 2004 American League Championship Series to knock out the Red Sox, instead of having to be part of a dubious legacy. But, when the chips were down, A-Rod could not deliver. Over the years, he became the other K-Rod, or my personal favorite, Double Play Rod.
You look at A-Rod and you are not really sure that it matters to him. He knows he is great, heck, he will tell it your face. But, to be great in sports, especially when you play in New York, and double that when you play for the Yankees, you need to be a champion. He had been a Yankee for 5 seasons, and the Championship cupboard was bare. Could it get any worse for A-Rod? Oh yes.
A-Rod came out this week and admitted he had used steroids in his time with the Texas Rangers. Ok, let's set the record straight, he didn't come out, he was forced out by a Sports Illustrated report that said he had tested positive for steroids back in 2003. After appearing, voluntarily, on 60 Minutes in 2007, and stating that he never took steroids, he now puts himself in the world of first class baseball liars along with Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and the list grows each and every day. One thing you didn't think A-Rod would do was take steroids. He did not really show any physical build up like those mentioned in the prior sentence. With his talent, did he really need to do it? But, he did it. He is digging a hole so deep, that I do not know how anyone can come out of it. There is just one thing that I don't understand; I may find myself rooting for A-Rod. I may not be alone. He is about as steep of an underdog as there is right now, and New Yorkers always love an underdog. If he can pull himself out and show the heart that matches his skills and lying ability, he just might redeem himself. Will this happen? I have no idea, but I am going to tune it. I bet you will, too.
Like the opposing team's manager his Mariners defeated in 1995, A-Rod did not have much luck in the Bronx. Unlike Buck, he may get a chance for redemption and a chance to change his luck. Also unlike Buck, A-Rod's wounds are mostly self-inflicted and he cannot undue the damage that has been done, but he may get a chance to do something good.
I wonder what else Joe Torre knew, maybe he will save that for his next book.


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Tyga Throws Son a First Birthday Party That Will Make You Jealous
Tyga's son, King Cairo, won't likely remember his first birthday, but it was awesome. Not only were Mickey Mouse, Pluto and Donald Duck there, but so was Kim Kardashian. And, still 15 years shy from owning his own driving license, King Cairo made out with two whips — a mini black matte Lamborghini and gray Range Rover.
It didn't end there. There was petting zoo with pigs and goats, and several pinatas. See, we told you you'd be jealous. Check out photos from King Cairo's first birthday bash courtesy of mom Blac Chyna's Instagram in the gallery ahead. Happy birthday little guy!


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What should we make of Ben Bernanke's historic decision to link interest rates to an unemployment target? I take a negative view, but that's just a reaction, not an analysis. Let's turn the floor over to two experts, James Pethokoukis, who favors the move, and King Banaian, who doesn't.
First, Pethokoukis:
Let's look at the economy right now and identity what its biggest problems are. GDP growth will likely come in around 2% for the year, roughly the same as in 2011. And even without a fiscal cliff disaster, 2013 looks like another 2% year. Now, those numbers may make America the envy of other advanced economies, but they reflect an economy continuing to run far below its potential.
At the same time, the labor market remains in a depression. While the official unemployment rate has dropped a percentage point in each of the past two years, now standing at 7.7%, the collapse in labor force participation means that number greatly overstates the improvement — even when taking into account demographic factors. The "real" unemployment rate is more like 10%, and that's not even including all the part-timers who wish full-time work. And the longer one is unemployed, the tougher it gets to find that next job.
And inflation, the other half of the Fed's dual mandate? It's running at under 2%, according to the Fed's preferred measure. And the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reports that its latest estimate of 10-year expected inflation is a mere 1.53%.
Growth is the problem. And the Fed can be part of the solution.
How does Bernanke's policy shift help solve the problem? Pethokoukis quotes economist David Beckworth:
It makes very clear to the public that the Fed will not stop until these targets are hit. Markets, in turn, should respond in anticipation of these goals being hit. That is, the elevated demand for liquid assets should start declining as households and firms start moving their funds into higher yielding assets. This rebalancing should raise asset prices, help repair balance sheets, and ultimately spur nominal spending. In other words, by better managing expectations, the Fed should cause the public to do the heavy lifting–and they already have started. If all goes according to plan, the Fed may not have to actually purchase that many additional assets. Ironically, this means that had the Fed been doing this all along its balance sheet would be much smaller now
But Banaian isn't convinced:
This fall, the Fed had embarked on purchasing $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) each month, to be paid for by selling off short-term Treasury securities (T-bills). This would induce private lenders to leave the MBS market and hopefully make loans to the business sector. Meanwhile, short-term interest rates would rise.
On Wednesday the Fed announced that they could no longer really do that, as they had sold all the T-bills they thought prudent. So now they will pay for those MBS with new reserves. And they will now purchase an additional $45 billion a month of long-term Treasuries (T-bonds), also paid for with new reserves. As the graph in Professor Taylor's post makes clear, the expansion of the monetary base is exponential.
Reserves eventually become money. Currently, most reserves are held by banks who receive interest on them from the Fed. In short, the Fed is using its profits from operating in money markets to induce banks not to lend the reserves they are printing with one hand, while manipulating interest rates to encourage borrowing with its other. And this process threatens to debase our currency. The lone dissenting vote from Wednesday's meeting, Richmond Fed president Jeremy Lacker, noted the Fed had only a few years ago agreed with Treasury that steering credit is not a job for monetary policy. Yet now that's precisely what they're doing.
But won't the Fed make timely adjustments to prevent currency debasement? Banaian is doubtful.
The Fed expanded its reserves five-fold between the depths of the Great Depression and World War II — and never went back. The price level doubled between 1933 and 1948.
Today, the Fed has increased reserves from $800 billion to $2.6 trillion — a number that it says will rise $85 billion more each month until it gets an unemployment rate it feels better about, or until the inflation rate reaches a level well above its target. (The last two 4-week periods have had increases of $24 billion and $43 billion). This requires a foresightedness and deftness in monetary policy that the Fed has given me no reason for me to believe they possess. "Trust me, I'm from the Federal Reserve," anyone?
Having heard from both sides, I guess I still take a negative view of the Fed's historic gamble.


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The God of Animals
- Narrated by: Lily Rabe
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 02-05-07
- Language: English
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
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To make ends meet, the Winstons board the pampered horses of rich neighbors, and for the first time Alice confronts the power and security that class and wealth provide. As her family and their well-being become intertwined with the lives of their clients, Alice is drawn into an adult world of secrets and hard truths, and she soon discovers that people (including herself) can be cruel, can lie and cheat, and, every once in a while, can do something heartbreaking and selfless. Ultimately, Alice and her family must weather a devastating betrayal and a shocking, violent series of events that will test their love and prove the power of forgiveness.
A wise and astonishing novel about the different guises of love and the often steep tolls found on the road to adulthood, The God of Animals is a haunting, unforgettable debut.
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"[A] confident debut novel." (Publishers Weekly)
"A very impressive debut. Kyle's prose is graceful and mature, and her themes are subtly stitched into the story....A powerful tale, from a writer with real promise." (Booklist)
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- Cameo
- Palm Harbor, FL, USA
- 03-29-07
This is a beautiful novel. I was struck by how perfectly the writer conveyed a moment or a feeling with a few stark words, and there is an honest and organic feeling to the story so that the reader can't predict where it will go. Between listening, I could not wait to get back to it, and when it was finished I spent a good, long time thinking about it.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
- Indianapolis, IN
- 09-09-09
Disturbing and Recurring Theme of Animal Abuse
Short summary: The cruel and frequent animal abuse overshadows the story. It cannot be denied that Aryn Kyle is a talented newcomer. This book reads like a true memoir. In addition, the narrator is very talented and helped "set the tone" of the book. I was ever aware of how painfully real some of the familial interactions were when compared to my own life and the lives of others I've been privy to. That being said, and proper respect having been given to both the author and narrator, I wish I had more carefully read all of the other reviews. I was extremely overwhelmed by the prevalent, disturbing, and graphic theme of animal abuse present throughout the entire book. The abuse was not exclusive to just horses; dogs and cats were included as well. There were two scenarios: Either the animal abuse was literally an "in your face" part of the current section or it was there, patiently and silently simmering underneath as an understood just biding its time until stating it out loud was relevant to the section/part at hand. I was not able to enjoy the story for fear of when or how the next situation of animal abuse was going to leap out at me around the next corner. So consider this a blatant warning: If you are sensitive to any type of animal mistreatment (abuse, neglect, negative conditioning, etc.) do NOT listen to this book. You will regret it. The emotional pain and graphic images you will not be able to shake off for weeks to come is not worth the story itself which again, is a shame since this is a talented writer.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
- Sandra
- kranzbergGermany
- 12-14-09
Animal lovers be warned
Although the novel is extremely well-written and artfully narrated, I can't agree with the reviewer who said it was great for horse-lovers. On the contrary, I'm sure any true horse-lover will be deeply upset by recurring abuse which runs as a leit-motif throughout the novel. What's worse, the images are conveyed in such a way that it's nearly impossible to get them out of your head again. The novel left me with a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach which returns every time I think of it. I would recommend this book only for people who can remain emotionally aloof about things that happen in a work of fiction.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
- Paula Beck
- Chester, MA
- 05-02-07
Great for Horse Lovers
I loved this book. As a horse lover, I was surprised at how much horses played a part in the book, and I was very pleased with the accuracy of the "horse information". Beyond that, I loved the main character and her narrator, and the story was thought provoking. Highly recommended.
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- Jennifer
- 06-16-08
I wish I hadn't listened to this book. Although the story was fairly well written, it gets progressively more depressing and it seems that the main character only becomes more detached as she grows. There is one part in particular when I turned off the machine and fast forwarded and still heard enough to be left with horrible disturbing images. It's been several weeks and it still bothers me. So if you have trouble listening to a long detailed description of animal abuse, pass this one by.
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- Insomnia
- Jamestown, ND United States
- 08-05-07
Growing up.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Aryn Kyle's discription of the confussion of a young girl of 12 and 14 growing up in a very disfunctional family fit my own so closly it was scary. I lived a lot of my childhood all over again through this book. It did help me sort out some things that I had carried over from childhood. I would recommend this book to anyone including teens and adults alike.
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- Frank
- AMERICAN CANYON, CA, United States
- 03-31-11
terribly boring! uninteresting & depressing
the title of this book does not acurately describe anything in the plot. its about a 12 yr old kid who has a bunch of problems - which are uninteresting, the whole book you wait for something to happen, and it doesn't. when it's over you basically say to yourself... "no... really???" the narrator is good, but the story sucks. it does have horses in it but it does not really tell anything note worthy about them, no facts, details that one could find interesting. also the author has a wordy style, which is ok in the beginning, but it gets old fast and turns into a waste of time, especially when you're listening to it because its not like you could just read over them really fast and ignor them.
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- Missy Slim
- 01-17-08
An Enjoyable Listen
Although I often thought that this story was going nowhere, it is beautifully written and read. An enjoyable listening experience as long as you don't NEED drama.
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- Stephanie
- wimberly, TX, United States
- 09-10-07
tough country life
As a lifelong horsewoman, raised in a dysfunctional family with very little money, I could understand all that came out in this story.
There were even points, things that I thought of later that weren't waved in the face of the listener. I could see everything, like watching a film as I listened. The description of the girls showing horses was something to behold!
Ah, if I could find something I liked so well everyday!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
- Jacob Atkinson
- 04-30-18
From the writing to the reading, God of Animals wraps you in a world of humanity rarely seen from those who do not pay attention.


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This is a hose, hose, for General Motors automobiles. It fits for General Motors vehicles which were sold in the U.S., Europe, and UK. It's a genuine General Motors part with an OEM part number 15156661. Please keep in mind that this hose was replaced with 15013180 for the U.S. market on March 1, 2001.
This hose has dimensions 25.80 in × 95.50 in × 8.60 in, it has a weight of 3.62 pounds, usually, it comes in a set of 1 item in retail packaging.
This part has a standard 12 months GM warranty on replacement parts, and it may be returned to a dealer.
This hose 100% fits for General Motors cars. It's made of top quality materials, it has passed not only all manufacturer's tests but also General Motors quality control and has to endure rough road conditions over a long time.
In spite of higher price of genuine parts buying this hose will be a smart decision because you will be absolutely sure that it will serve you longer and will provide maximum safety and performance for your car.
Part 15156661 has been superseded
- 15013180 is interchangeable with 19213700 since July 1, 2009 for the U.S. market;
- 15156661 was replaced with 15013180 on March 1, 2001 for the U.S. market.
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"I'd rather have something break if it means getting to the breakthrough," says Hubby, whose work can often take radically different forms from project to project. Past works have included a photographic series about construction near her house, tailored tours of Los Angeles, and a pop-up boutique. Much of her work is jocular or celebratory, but she is also interested in the politics of the female body, intimacy, and sexual desire. In two series, both titled "sex without the people," Hubby unpacked the semiotics of desire by removing the subjects and objects of lust. In photographic works, Hubby displayed only the clothes discarded by lovers, while in collages she excised all the figures from antique erotic illustrations, allowing viewers to home in on the stylized gestures used to convey sexual passion.
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Food Genius released its most recent industry report, "Breakfast Insights of Champions: Menu Trends and Insights." Breakfast is widely considered to be the most important meal of the day and has recently gained traction with notable breakfast menu rollouts from major chain restaurants such as Taco Bell and White Castle. This report examines the landscape of breakfast with insights on chain and independent restaurants, as well as the influences of healthy and ethnic flavors within the breakfast segment.
"We see significant opportunities for operators, both independents and chains, around the breakfast day part," says Food Genius CEO, Justin Massa. "While the [quick-serve] breakfast market is becoming saturated, there is certainly opportunity for casual and family dining restaurants to expand into breakfast."
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The report found breakfast is available at 49 percent of restaurant locations nationwide. Availability of breakfast has been steadily increasing over the past year, with a 5 percentage point increase in the number of locations offering breakfast, representing a 13 percent relative growth in just 9 months. Approximately one in three chains offer breakfast, while only one in five independents offer breakfast. The quick-serve segment is the most over-represented market in breakfast, while casual-dining and upscale segments are significantly under-represented.
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Link: Montgomery County Humane Society
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APEI Appoints Brad Thompson as Executive Director
To Alaska Public Entity Insurance Members, Brokers and other interested parties:
The Board of Directors of Alaska Public Entity Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Thompson as Executive Director effective May 1, 2015. Brad has been the Claims Director for APEI the last five years and has extensive experience as Director of Risk Management for the State of Alaska.
At the board meeting April 29, Board President Terry Eubank said "I am excited to have Brad stepping up to this leadership position with APEI. I am confident that with his experience and knowledge, Brad will do a great job leading APEI forward to continue to provide municipalities and school districts excellent insurance and loss control services."
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Manchester soldier awarded Purple Heart a humble heroBy PAUL FEELY
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 28. 2014 8:07PM
CONCORD -- In late 2011, Sgt. 1st Class Paul M. Dimond kept his composure when an improvised explosive device detonated 16 feet away from him and his team in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Manchester resident assessed his own injuries, located each member of his squad, then drove his fellow soldiers to a medical tent for evaluation.
That's the type of situation Dimond trained for. Yesterday in Concord, after receiving a Purple Heart in front of two brigadier generals, a governor and three members of Congress, composure was a little harder to come by.
"I'm not a hero," said Dimond. "I was just doing my job that day, which is taking care of my guys. I'm very humbled by all of this — I know a lot of people took time off from work to be here."
Dimond was honored during a Purple Heart ceremony in the State House Friday morning, attended by Gov. Maggie Hassan, U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte, U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, Brigadier Generals Michaelene Klosters and Peter Corey, as well as Dimond family members and friends.
"I'm happy for him, that he finally got it," said Mary Dimond, Paul's wife. "It's well deserved. I think it's a little overwhelming for him."
"Last night I looked up the definition of a hero," said Brig. Gen Kloster. "The definition is this - a person who in the face of danger and adversity displays the courage, the will, and self-sacrifice for the greater good. This definition personifies the character of Sgt. Dimond. Your actions, your character, your commitment and most of all your courage and resiliency make you just that - a true American hero."
A Purple Heart is awarded to any member of the U.S. armed forces wounded, killed or who has died after being wounded.
On December 8, 2011, Dimond, who works in security at Seabrook Station, was in the U.S. Army Reserves serving as an adviser to the Afghan National Army when five grenades placed under the seat of Afghan Maj. Gen. Abdul Hameed at a military graduation ceremony in Kandahar were detonated via remote control, in an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Hameed.
Dimond, 42, and his team were feet away when the grenades went off. After assessing own wounds he "maintained his composure and made an initial assessment of the other wounded personnel and obtained 100 percent accountability of his team," according to information provided during Friday's ceremony. He and his team also secured the site so military technicians could analyze the remains of the explosives.
"Events like this really help us honor our long military history in New Hampshire," said Hassan. "They also give the people a chance to honor our heroes like Sgt. Dimond, who along with so many others work to keep us safer and to make our freedoms stronger."
"When Paul's wife Mary reached out to our office and shared his story, everyone in our office was so moved by what he had done," said Shaheen. "I think what stands out the most is his willingness and courage to put others first, even under the most difficult of circumstances. As we learned more about Paul, we learned it's what he has always done."
"Sgt. Dimond represents the best of our country," said Ayotte. "Not just our military, but also who we are, and why we are so proud to be Americans. A citizen soldier whose courage is a model for all of us. Time and again Sgt. Dimond stepped forward and answered the call. Both he and his family understand what sacrifice means."
Dimond is a currently serving as a drill sergeant with the 1st Battalion, 304th Regiment, based out of Londonderry. The unit, comprised solely of drill sergeants, trains entry-level soldiers and ROTC cadets at various locations around the country. Dimond will head to Fort Knox, Ky., this summer to conduct training sessions. On Friday he declined to discuss the nature of the injuries he suffered during the 2011 IED blast, instead reiterating he doesn't believe he is a hero.
"My training just kicked in," said Dimond. "It's my job, and I did what I was trained to do. Again, I'm just overwhelmed with the turnout and the ceremony today."
Last week in Tennessee, Dimond's father-in-law, John Morse, 67, received a Purple Heart for wounds he suffered during the Vietnam War 44 years ago after being struck by shrapnel.


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The Postal Service faced its own fiscal cliff in 2012 while the larger mailing industry continued to press for reform and innovation. But don't count mail out just yet. A strong election season reminded many Americans that mail still matters, even in the digital age. And in Europe, one postal operator didn't let 500 years of history stand in the way of reinventing itself.


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Artisan raised its revenue estimate for fiscal year 2003 to $65.2 million, representing growth of 75% over fiscal year 2002. The pre-acquisition revenue estimate was $60.0 million for fiscal year 2003. The increase in revenue guidance primarily reflects the inclusion of NurLogic's projected results beginning with March 2003. The company's pro forma earnings per share are estimated to be in the range of $0.37 to $0.42 per share for fiscal year 2003. The company's estimated pro forma earnings per share calculation excludes charges of approximately $3.4 million related to the acquisition of NurLogic and $2.0 million related to the acquisition of the Synopsys, Inc. physical library business, which are offset by the pro forma tax effect of $4.2 million. The company expects the acquisition of NurLogic to be accretive to earnings in fiscal year 2004.
Artisan raised its revenue estimate for the second quarter of fiscal year 2003 to $15.3 million, representing growth of 91% over the same quarter in fiscal year 2002, and growth of 9% over the prior quarter. The pre-acquisition revenue estimate was $14.5 million. The company's pro forma earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2003 are estimated to be in the range of $0.08 to $0.09 per share. The company's estimated pro forma earnings per share calculation excludes charges of approximately $1.0 million related to the acquisition of NurLogic and $492,000 related to the acquisition of the Synopsys physical library business, which are offset by the pro forma tax effect of $870,000.
Artisan acquired NurLogic for approximately $5.0 million in cash and 745,000 shares of Artisan common stock. In addition, options to acquire approximately 819,000 shares of Artisan common stock were assumed in connection with the acquisition.
The acquisition amplifies Artisan's strategy to offer customers comprehensive physical IP solutions to accelerate the design and production of system-on-a-chip (SoC) designs. The addition of NurLogic's analog, mixed-signal and communications components complements Artisan's digital product focus and expands Artisan's widely used design solutions. Today's SoC designs require the integration of analog IP that results in first-time right silicon. The performance of these ICs drives the need for high-speed interfaces such as NurLogic's Serializer-Deserializer (SerDes), PCI Express™ and HyperTransport™ to the outside world that require advanced mixed-signal design techniques to achieve robust, manufacturable solutions.
"We believe the NurLogic acquisition will allow Artisan to serve IC designers' increasing demands for analog and mixed-signal IP," said Mark Templeton, president and CEO of Artisan Components. "The resulting design solutions are expected to significantly contribute to the company's value proposition and growth."
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding potential future revenue, expenses and operating results of Artisan which depend on a number of factors, including customer orders, the expansion of Artisan's new product development and delivery capacity as a result of the acquisition of NurLogic, the integration of NurLogic's products with Artisan's, Artisan's ability to estimate potential revenue and incur expenses that are relatively fixed in the short-term accordingly and Artisan's ability to integrate and retain the NurLogic employees and to retain NurLogic's customers as a result of the transaction. Actual results may differ materially, and Artisan disclaims any obligation to update or correct this information. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the demand for semiconductors and end user products that incorporate semiconductors and general economic conditions; successful production volumes of integrated circuits using Artisan products; Artisan's ability to motivate and retain NurLogic's employees and to retain and expand the offerings accepted by NurLogic's customers; and the integration of NurLogic's products with Artisan products. We refer you also to the documents that the Company files from time-to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in particular the section entitled "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the Company's annual report on form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q. Artisan disclaims any obligation to update or correct the information contained in this press release as a result of financial, business or any other developments occurring after the date of the release.
About Artisan Components
Artisan Components, Inc. is a leading provider of physical intellectual property (IP) components for the design and manufacture of complex system-on-a-chip integrated circuits. Artisan's products include embedded memory, standard cell, input/output, analog, mixed-signal and communications components, which are designed to achieve the best combination of performance, density, power and yield for a given manufacturing process. Artisan has licensed its IP components to over 1,000 companies involved in integrated circuit design. Artisan is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. More information about Artisan Components, including free library access can be found at: http://access.arm.com/.
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Here is a brief update on my current creative projects and endeavors…!
★ "The Poet and the Flea 100 Day Countdown to the Premiere" is underway!! Join us on Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook!
Wednesday, October 24th
- Uploaded portfolio to this blog.
- Requested invite from DreamUp.com (not at all sure how this will turn out…).
- Did some online research about zines, printers, etc.
- Working on submission to Fantagraphics.
- Continuing to work on some upcoming blog posts and project ideas.
- Meeting with Gabe went very well as always. Gabe took the time to cut and paste his entire story, Elias & The City of Cats, into a children's book format to give me a better idea of what I need to illustrate. From this prototype, I'll start working on a rough sketch storyboard!
- Applied to the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival Screenwriters Competition. Information updated on "Applications" post, here.
- Completed submissions package for Fantagraphics. Now, I just have to put in the mail!
- Scanned character preliminary design for Elias and Ignis of Elias & The City of Cats. With this design, I was just experimenting with some Commedia dell'Arte (Pierrot & Harlequin) costumes which most likely won't appear in the final children's book. But Gabe seems to really like this image and wants to make some t-shirts. Any interest?
- Last night and today, working on rough sketch storyboard for Elias & The City of Cats.
- Did some experimenting with animation app on iPad.
- Worked on figuring out the crazy California ballot (so many props!) so that I can vote early tomorrow.
- Had a wonderful time with Wes today! Ate dinner at The Corner Store — both had these amazing "Grasshoppers" (crème de menthe, absinthe, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream). Can't wait to see him again on Halloween! (○゜ε^○)
- I voted today!!
- Dropped submissions package for Fantagraphics in the mail!
- Applied for a part-time writing job. Wish me luck!
- Working on rough sketch storyboard for Elias & The City of Cats.
- Discovered that my short screenplay Death Is No Bad Friend made it to the Kaos Films British Short Screenplay Competition 2nd Round Qualifiers (announced earlier this month). I have no idea how many rounds this competition is, but does that mean that judge Sir Kenneth Branagh has read my screenplay? (。♥‿♥。)
- Responded to a film director on Craigslist looking for a short screenplay, and got an almost immediate response of interest. Hoping this will be successful!
- Sent an e-mail to Scout Books enquiring about collaboration and their Good Ink's literary line.
- Completed rough sketch storyboard for Elias & The City of Cats.
- Happy Halloween!!! I had a great time at Wes's house's pretty dorky party, even though I don't think anyone recognized my Daria costume (even though Shannon Woodward and Katy Perry dressed as Daria and Jane without my prior knowledge). Plus, Wes gave me a belated birthday present — meet Charles, the British alpaca!!
Thursday, November 1st
- Recovering from last night!
- Ran some errands…
- Also, my mom's (Irene Zweig) new postcards (see below) came in the mail!
- The Poet and the Flea: 49 pages of written script (1 page of script = 4-6 illustrated pages), and about 36 pages (1-24, 27-30 completed, and 25-26, 31-36 in progress) of illustrated work.
- The First Reich: Began work on the first few pages…!
To Do:
- Continue adding blog content to The First Reich.
- Continue to work on The First Reich.
- Continue to work on Elias & The City of Cats.
- November 2nd: meet with Gabe at 11 a.m.
- November 7th: Scary Cow Information Session with Shannon.
- November 9th: Cinema by the Bay with Wes at 7 p.m.
- Sign up with Top Web Comics: Comic Rankings.
- Sign up with OnlineComics.net.
For more updates, don't forget to follow me on tumblr and/or twitter.
Copyright 2012 by G. E. Gallas


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University of Vermont
2011-12 Online Catalogue
Biological Science [CALS] (Bachelor of Science)
General Requirements
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The Biological Science B.S. core curriculum requires satisfactory completion of BCOR 011, BCOR 012 (Exploring Biology); BCOR 101 (Genetics); BCOR 102 (Ecology and Evolution); BCOR 103 (Molecular and Cell Biology); CHEM 031, CHEM 032, CHEM 141, CHEM 142; PHYS 011 and PHYS 012 or PHYS 031 and PHYS 042 (either sequence must include laboratory sections PHYS 021 and PHYS 022); MATH 019, MATH 020 or MATH 21, MATH 022; STAT 141 or STAT 211. In addition and in consultation with their academic advisor, students will design a course of study that includes an additional 26 credits of advanced life science electives.
Within the advanced elective courses, and excluding the BCOR courses, no more than eight credits at the 100-level may be applied to the major except with written permission from an advisor and not exceeding 3 100-level courses. From the advanced level electives, students must complete twelve credits from courses with a statistical component, three credits that stress oral communication and three credits that stress written communication. The advanced credits may include up to six credits of Undergraduate Research at the 200-level.
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|NSW Seasonal Rainfall Outlook: probabilities for November 2005 to January 2006, issued 18th October 2005
Above average seasonal falls a 50:50 prospect
The chances of accumulating at least median rain during the late spring to mid-summer period (Nov-Jan) are close to 50% over New South Wales, the Bureau of Meteorology announced today. The outlooks are based on relationships between Pacific and Indian Ocean temperatures and Australian rainfall. Recent ocean temperatures have not been sufficiently warmer or cooler than average to produce a strong bias in rainfall outlook odds.
For the November to January period, the chances of above median rainfall range from between 40 and 45% in eastern NSW, to between 50 and 55% in the far northwest corner of the State (see map).
So in years with ocean patterns like the current, about five November to January periods out of ten are expected to be wetter than the median over NSW, with about five out of ten being drier.
Outlook confidence is related to the influence of Pacific and Indian Ocean temperatures on seasonal rainfall. During the November to January quarter, history shows this influence to be moderately consistent across much of NSW (see background information).
The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) has fluctuated about zero during recent months with values of +1 in July, −7 in August and +4 in September. The approximate SOI for the 30 days ending 15th October was +4.
For routine updates on the latest data relating to El Niño, together with details on what the phenomenon is and how it has affected Australia in the past, see the ENSO Wrap-Up.
Click on the map above for a larger version of the map. Use the reload/refresh button to ensure the latest forecast map is displayed.
|More information on this outlook is available from 9.00am to 5.00pm (EST) Monday to Friday by contacting the Climate and Consultancy section in the Bureau's Sydney Office: (02) 9296 1522.
THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE SEASONAL OUTLOOK IS EXPECTED BY 16th NOVEMBER 2005
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September 2005 rainfall in historical perspective
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Kendall-Whittier Library will be closed Sep. 24 - Oct. 7 for library improvements
For the computer user, the Charles Page Library has 9 computers and checkout laptops for in-library use.
There is 1 meeting room which holds 70.
The sculpture of the train on the outside of the building symbolizes the Sands Springs railroad line founded by Charles Page. It was created by Lisa Regan.
The first library in Sand Springs was started in 1920 by the Sand Springs Women's Club, and was opened April 1921 in the City Hall with 500 donated books. The city took it over and supported it for many years by appropriation of city funds. On February 27, 1930, the Page Memorial Library was dedicated as a gift of Mrs. Lucile Page in memory of her husband, Charles Page. The cost of building and furnishing the library and supplying it with a collection was about $100,000. Special features of the art deco type building at the corner of Broadway and Main in downtown Sand Springs are its bronze doors, banisters, memorial window, and memorial plate done by Ralph Watkins of Chicago. The architect, Mr. Otis Floyd Johnson, of the Lorado Taft Studios in Chicago, was a specialist in memorial architecture. The walls are of haydite blocks and the outside is covered by stucco. It was designed as a two story building with entrance walls of St. Genevieve (Italian) marble and lobby floors of Tennessee pink marble. The unique bronze lamps and lighting fixtures cost $5000 and were done by the Empire Chandelier Company of Sand Springs.
This two-story building was leased to the Tulsa City-County Library System when the system was started in 1962 and continued to serve as the downtown community's library for many years. It was an outstanding building with 7,400 sq. ft, 40-ft. ceilings and marble stairways, but toward the end of the 20th century, it became difficult to deliver the services desired by staff and customers, even with the addition of an elevator in the 1980's to increase accessibility.
The Sand Springs Home was approached about providing a suitable site for a new building which could more easily house a one-story, easily accessible library, and they offered a long-term lease for a location across from Charles Page High School at 551 E. 4th St. The System built a new 5,300 sq. ft. brick building in the wooded setting in 2001 and named it the Charles Page Library. The Page Memorial building reverted to the City, its purpose to be a local history museum.
Laura Mae Barnes served as the librarian of Page Memorial Library from 1962 to 1981. Diane Rice and Peggy Wolfe served during 1982 and 1983. Lana Voss was the librarian for 10 years starting in August, 1983. She was followed by Mary Lou Divelbiss, and Mark Carlson became branch manager in 2008.


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Wednesday, February 1
Black History Month Official Opening Ceremony
Join us for the opening ceremony featuring the spoken word artistry and music of Rye, The Midnight Sun and the Steve Eldridge Trio. Learn about upcoming Black History Month events, and be inspired by the live entertainment.
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Meet the Artists Reception to honor the Life & Legacy of Dr. Jean Thomas
Artists featured are those whom Dr. Jean Thomas brought to Foothill for Black History Month in past years.
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: KJ's Cafe, Room 3525
Free Admission
Monday, February 6
National African American Read-In
This annual event features the poet and musician, Avotcja, and members of Modupe, her spoken-word band. We invite you to select and be prepared to read from the work of your favorite African American poet or author. Co-sponsored by the National Council for Teachers of English, Foothill College Bookstore and Foothill Language Arts Division.
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Tuesday, February 7
Black History Month Lecture Series Part I-Manu Ampin Presents the Nile Valley & Ancient African Civilization
The classical African civilizations of the Nile Valley represent the longest recorded history of advanced civilizations in the world. These Black civilizations produced some of the greatest achievements in world history in mathematics, astronomy, astrology, engineering, medicine and writing. Co-sponsored by Foothill Business & Social Sciences Division.
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Semans Library, Room 3523
Free Admission
Wednesday, February 8
Race Car Showcase: African Americans & Auto Racing
Clyde Flewellen and David Mills, professional race car owners and drivers, bring their cars to campus for a showcase, and to lead a discussion of opportunities, challenges and history of African Americans in the racing industry.
Time: Expo from 10 a.m.-noon; panel discussion from noon- 1p.m.
Location: Expo in Library Quad; discussion in Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Thursday, February 9
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Lecture & Demonstration
More than 1,800 Bay Area grade school students will see the show, get a campus tour and eat lunch on campus. For many of these students, this is their first performing arts experience.
Time: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Free Admission
Friday, February 10
Meet the Artists Reception to Honor of the Life & Legacy of Dr. Jean Thomas
Artists featured are those whom Jean Thomas brought to Foothill for Black History Month in past years.
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: KJ's Cafe, Room 3525
Free Admission
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Performance
This contemporary dance company with a repertoire of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works returns to Foothill for an evening of excellence and elegance. The 100 Voice Mass Choir from Emanuel Baptist Church of San Jose will accompany DBDT's rendition of the Spiritual Suite. A reception follows the performance in the Library Quad Event Tent.
Time: 8p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Tickets are $15, students with OwlCard; $25, general. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.
Tuesday, February 14
Black History Month Lecture Series Part II-Colored Museum Film & Panel Discussion
Mainstream Black theater has evolved since George C. Wolfe's 1979 production The Colored Museum, opened off-Broadway and deflated Black stereotypes in America. Three of the eleven original vignettes will be discussed and facilitated by Foothill College English Instructor Natalia Menendez, M.A., and Foothill College Psychology Instructor Harry Saterfield, Ph.D.
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Wednesday, February 15
Am I Ready to Be My Brother's Keeper?
Being our brother's keeper implies that we are ready to operate within a cultural framework with relevant knowledge, resources, and skills to help the people. This session acknowledges the multiple identities we have, but deals primarily with the mental attitude, cultural priorities, and personal commitment necessary to be a brother's keeper. Presenters: Alonzo Jones, associate dean of Student Life, Arizona State University; Lasana Hotep, director for African American Men of ASU (AAMASU), Arizona State University.
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Semans Library, Room 3523
Free Admission
Thursday, February 16
The "N" Word: A Message of Madness
Take an interactive, challenging, and thorough look at the history of the "N" word using books and video footage. The session is rated "R" because we will speak, critique and listen to the "N" word in an attempt to feel its effects, understand its impact and answer some difficult and important questions: Where will we hear the word next? Why are many White people afraid to use the "N" word? What effect has rap music had on the word? Why does it seem to be acceptable for Blacks and not for Whites to say the "N" word? Why aren't more people upset and taking a stronger stand against rap music and/or the use of the "N" word? Presenter: Eddie Moore Jr., Ph.D.
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad Event Tent
Free Admission
Friday, February 17 & Saturday, February 18
8th Annual California Student Association of Community Colleges Black Caucus Leadership Conference
Students from across the California Community College system will learn leadership concepts to empower student leaders of African ancestry; discuss successful models/practices that build community outreach and involvement; and address advocacy and organizational development of Afro-centric organizations at the community college level. Contact: Foothill Student Activities & Affairs Dean Don Dorsey, (650) 949-7389.
Friday, February 17-Monday, February 20
Presidents' Holiday Observance; campus closed
In observance of the Presidents' Days holidays, Foothill College is closed Feb. 17-20. Weekday and weekend classes do not meet.
Tuesday, February 21
Black History Month Lecture Series Part III-Social & Personal Responsibility
In celebration of AIDS Awareness Week and Black Entertainment Television's (BET) 25th anniversary, Jeffrey I. Johnson will visit Foothill. He has brought his political and social activism to BET as the host and producer of The Cousin Jeff Chronicles, a series of mini-documentaries that tell the stories of Black and Latino communities. An AME minister, public speaker, and former vice president of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Johnson can be seen weekly on Rap City engaging and enlightening young viewers on important political and social issues. He also does segments on BET's 106 & Park and Access Granted. He will discuss social, personal and AIDS awareness along with issues pertaining to safe sex, peer pressure, alcohol and drugs. Co-sponsored by Health Services Office.
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: Appreciation Hall, Room 1501
Free Admission
Wednesday, February 22
8th Annual African Achievers Awards
This event will recognize outstanding scholars, leaders and achievers of African descent from Foothill College. Foothill alumnus Marc Spears, noted sports columnist for the Denver Post, is the featured speaker. Special guests include African American students from area high schools. Co-sponsored by the Denver Post.
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Free Admission
Saturday, February 25
Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Concert
Continuing in the Black History Month tradition of celebrating culture, take a walk through history from Negro spirituals to Gospel melodies. A complimentary reception follows the performance in the Library Quad Event Tent.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Tickets: $7, students with OwlCard; $10, general. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.
Tuesday, February 28
Scholarships—A Wealth of Untapped Dollars
The power of education is the opportunity it gives you-opportunity that can change your life. Students of all ethnicities and backgrounds are invited to learn about scholarships to help finance their education at Foothill College.
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Smithwick Theater
Free Admission


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[Admin] [members-discuss] [ncc-announce] RIPE NCC Position On The ITU IPv6 Group
Mark Barber Mark.Barber at brightstar.ltd.uk
Fri Feb 26 12:15:54 CET 2010
Ok, so if we are all in agreement that the ITU should not become a registrar, certainly all of the people I have discussed this with feel the same way. Basically everyone is happy with the way it is and cannot see any sensible need for the proposed kind change suggested. So....... Forgive me for my ignorance, but what do we do next, what happens next. Is there going to be a vote? How much control over OUR internet do we really have ?? Mark Barber Brightstar Ltd. -----Original Message----- From: members-discuss-admin at ripe.net [mailto:members-discuss-admin at ripe.net] On Behalf Of Smales, Robert Sent: 26 February 2010 10:27 To: members-discuss at ripe.net Subject: RE: [Admin] [members-discuss] [ncc-announce] RIPE NCC Position On The ITU IPv6 Group Me too. What standing has the ITU-T in the IP world? In the OSI model, sureley the ITU-T is purely layer 1? What I don't understand is how the ITU-T is going to get its hands on IPv6 space to hand out to its national telco members. If APNIC/LACNIC/AFRINIC don't allocate space to them, what exactly could the ITU-T do about it? If they pass this proposal, how is it going to be enforced? I also don't understand the rationale of the proposal - which developing country has been told that the IPv6 pool isn't big enough to meet its foreseeable needs? The Internet community has managed the run-out of IPv4, may not be perfect but there is a plan, and if IPv6 space shows any sign of running out, there is no reason to suppose that IPv7 will not be developed (256-bit address space anyone?). Robert Robert Smales Technical Engineer Cable&Wireless Worldwide www.cw.com > -----Original Message----- > From: members-discuss-admin at ripe.net > [mailto:members-discuss-admin at ripe.net]On Behalf Of Dennis Lundstrom > Sent: 26 February 2010 09:55 > To: members-discuss at ripe.net > Subject: Re: [Admin] [members-discuss] [ncc-announce] RIPE > NCC Position > On The ITU IPv6 Group > > > I Have to agree with the rest of you. an ITU driven registry > makes no sense. It just adds confusion and > administrative/juridical problems. > As for development in third world countries. I think the > current model is better adapted, since It's centered on > technology and infrastructure. As well as open standards. > Not directly linked with commercial interests at mind. With > the ITU in the game, the balance of power over the > cornerstones of the internet, might very well move in behind > closed doors. > I fear this might also enable some telco:s to create > commercial monopolies in some local markets. Inhibiting fair > competition, leading to overpriced, low capacity services for > the end-users. > > Also there is no real reason behind the claim? > Why does not the current model work for the ITU? And in what > way is an establishment of an new register justified? > > BR. > > --Dennis Lundström > Adamo Europe S.L > > > On Feb 25, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Adam Waite wrote: > > > I agree with Neils. Nowhere in the proposal did I see any > specific complaints about how IANA is currently administering > address space; rather, it merely asserts that address space > should be set aside to "[take] into consideration the future > needs of developing countries", and vague assertions that > access to IP space is currently somehow not "equitable". > > > > Further, there are passages like this: > > " that it is in the public interest that IP-based > networks and other > > telecommunication networks should be both interoperable and > provide, at a > > minimum, the level of quality of service provided by > traditional networks, > > consistent with ITU-T recommendations and other recognized > international > > standards, " > > > > > > This all just seems like a political ploy by ITU to remain > relevant by holding a large chunk of the address pool hostage. > > > > > > Needless to say, the views above do not represent the views > of anyone except for me. > > > > Adam Waite > > > > > > > > Niels Dettenbach wrote: > >> Dear all here, > >> > >> i'm really confused by the current debate around ITUs > "idea" of a secondary address registry system. From our view > the internet got a huge commercialization over the last > decade and many peoples seems not aware that this net got his > success mainly from community driven organization and policies. > >> > >> My personal meaning is: > >> As i remember the ITU and the telco industry traditionally > got driven and leaded mainly by commercial interests and - in > many countries - lobbyism of a few local peoples. > >> Along with the ongoing soft migration from circuit to > packet switched networking even in the telco industry the ITU > looses significant power and influence into the telco > industry worldwide. > >> We are very happy with the RIPE, most RIPE policies and > RIPEs work over many years and got similiar reports from > users in other Registries. Wee see the independence from > local country policies as a very important base for a best as > possible equal treatment of all internet users. > >> > >> ITUs typical concept which empowers local countries to > held and distribute network address ressources seems outdated > and obsolete in the view of many IP and even telco users. > >> > >> Not only that two different system will bring up > significantly more overhead for nothing. The diversification > of policies will lead to many unclear juristical problems, > political disputes in many levels and make an most equal > treatment of all peoples as (potentially) IP users impossible > on earth. > >> > >> Bringing the liability for IP address space to origin > countries will lead to abusive policies and lobbyism within > certain countries. Similiar policies as thought by the ITU > still happens since decades for the distribution of satellite > space segments where each country helds a dedicated segment > of the geostationary satellite orbit. > >> There are countries which aren't using such segments > byself or for their peoples - instead they rented or selled > it to somewhere but the income got directed to some private pockets... > >> > >> I see no advantage for any of the IP users in the "new" > concept from ITU which seems mainly a trial to renew their > old and obsolete concepts into the IP world and to bring > themselves into IP. It may help to grow lobbyism and save > todays obsolete business and political concepts. > >> > >> Just my two cents... > >> Cheers, > >> > >> > >> Niels. > >> > >> Btw: sorry for my bad english... > >> > >> --- > >> Niels Dettenbach > >> LIR: de.skyway > >> ND1000-RIPE > >> http://www.skyway.net > >> http://www.syndicat.com > >> > >> ---- If you don't want to receive mails from the RIPE NCC > Members Discuss list, please log in to your LIR Portal > account at: http://lirportal.ripe.net/ > >> First click on General and then click on Edit. > >> At the bottom of the Page you can add or remove addresses. > > > > ---- If you don't want to receive mails from the RIPE NCC > Members Discuss list, please log in to your LIR Portal > account at: http://lirportal.ripe.net/ > > First click on General and then click on Edit. > > At the bottom of the Page you can add or remove addresses. > > ---- > If you don't want to receive mails from the RIPE NCC Members > Discuss list, please log in to your LIR Portal account at: http://lirportal.ripe.net/ First click on General and then click on Edit. 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Another View: For Manchester's new superintendent, hope and challengesBY DAVID RYAN
March 05. 2013 6:18PM
The opportunity to improve the education of students from Manchester, Hooksett and Candia has hit zero bubble. Seventy-eight brave souls who fancy themselves transformational leaders have offered their services to the children in our community, and I for one hold hope that the person selected to do the job will have the wisdom to learn the landscape and the courage to confront it. I hold hope because we live in Hooksett and my first-born son has selected Manchester High School Central as his next school.
I am excited for him. My son is a strong, confident student involved in band and athletics, usually a good mix of ingredients for successful students at any high school. He had the luxury of touring other high schools before making his final decision, and his mother and I left it up to him since he would be the person actually going through the experience. We have had our turn at high school; it is his turn now.
I have worked at Central and am now a principal of another large, urban high school in the state. My wife has been a teacher at one of the other Manchester high schools for 18 years. Our family understands the value, importance and challenge of a quality education in an urban environment, and we are very knowledgeable about the issues Manchester is facing regarding funding and accusations from some residents of our town about poor quality.
But we, and I suspect many other Hooksett families judging by the number of students still in attendance, believe the teachers in Manchester and the opportunities Central affords are some of the best around.
To live up to my expectations, the incoming superintendent will need to broker a new perspective on the role of the Board of School Committee and mayor in the operations of the school district. Working together as a leadership team, these three entities must put aside their personal and political agendas and address the more important issues related to educating children.
They will and must struggle, for in the struggle is the greatest growth of a mind and body found. It is where learning happens, and we need as much learning to happen as quickly as possible in order to be successful.
The new triad must continue working with advisors and build a sound strategic plan. That plan should lead the actions of the board, uninfluenced by personal motives or preferences.
Ask questions about what type of student you wish to see at the conclusion of his or her academic experience, and there you will find your vision. Then, let the paid professional chief academic officer do the work he or she has moved here to do: improve student learning. Leave it to the superintendent to make the daily decisions that are based on sound academic research and proven best practices, and hold him or her accountable to keeping the board well informed.
Only when the superintendent is sprung from the personal interest manacles of board members can he or she effect improvement by developing and training next generation leadership in the schools. Leadership in schools does not rest with the principal, but lives within the teachers' role as distributed by the principal. It should be the effort of every school leader to reach out as far as possible and cloak teachers with the skills, responsibility and opportunities to exercise leadership in the classroom, the courtyard, the faculty meeting and the department.
Principals require training to lead this way, and they will require a tremendous amount of trust-building with those who evaluate them on an annual basis. Supported by an effective communication program where all stakeholders are encouraged to "pull the chain and stop the train," leadership development can thrive in the school system and positive change can occur.
We are a Hooksett family, and I am a father of a Central student. I will be an advocate for his high school education and that of his two younger brothers when they begin on Lowell Street. I believe in the people of the Manchester School District; I do not believe in the current system under which they work. My expectation is that the new superintendent will identify the same and work courageously to change the system so that all students will become strong and confident regardless of their zip code or pedigree.
David Ryan of Hooksett is principal of Nashua High School North and a candidate for the Hooksett School Board. He is the 2012 New Hampshire High School Principal of the Year and one of three finalists for 2013 NASSP/MetLife National High School Principal of the Year.


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May 7 3:00 PM Consumer Credit Mar
May 8 7:00 AM MBA Mortgage Index 05/04
May 8 10:30 AM Crude Inventories 05/04
May 9 8:30 AM Initial Claims 05/04
May 9 8:30 AM Continuing Claims 04/27
May 9 10:00 AM Wholesale Inventories Mar
May 9 10:30 AM Natural Gas Inventories 05/04
May 10 2:00 PM Treasury Budget Apr
ET (Toronto/New York) (GMT -5)
Sunday, May 5, 2013
20:30 AUD TD Securities Inflation (APR)
21:30 AUD Retail Sales s.a. (MAR)
21:30 AUD Retail Sales Ex Inflation (1Q)
21:45 CNY HSBC Services PMI (APR)
Monday, May 6, 2013
03:45 EUR Italian Purchasing Manager Index Services (APR)
03:50 EUR French Purchasing Manager Index Services (APR F)
03:55 EUR German Purchasing Manager Index Services (APR F)
04:00 EUR Euro-Zone Purchasing Manager Index Services (APR F)
04:00 EUR Euro-Zone Purchasing Manager Index Composite (APR F)
04:30 EUR Euro-Zone Sentix Investor Confidence (MAY)
05:00 EUR Euro-Zone Retail Sales (MAR) ***
10:00 CAD Ivey Purchasing Managers Index SA (APR)
18:45 NZD Average Hourly Earnings (1Q)
19:01 GBP Lloyds Employment Confidence (APR)
19:30 AUD AiG Performance of Construction Index (APR)
21:30 AUD Trade Balance (MAR)
21:30 AUD House Price Index (1Q)
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
00:30 AUD Reserve Bank of Australia Rate Decision (MAY 7) ***
01:45 CHF Unemployment Rate (APR)
01:45 CHF SECO Consumer Confidence (APR)
06:00 EUR German Factory Orders n.s.a. (MAR)
15:00 USD Consumer Credit (MAR)
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
CNY Trade Balance (APR)
03:15 CHF Consumer Price Index (APR)
03:15 CHF Consumer Price Index - EU Harmonised (APR)
06:00 EUR German Industrial Production n.s.a. and w.d.a. (MAR)
08:15 CAD Housing Starts (APR)
18:45 NZD Unemployment Rate (1Q)
18:45 NZD Employment Change (1Q)
21:30 CNY Consumer Price Index (APR) ***
21:30 CNY Producer Price Index (APR)
21:30 AUD Employment Change (APR) ***
21:30 AUD Unemployment Rate (APR) ***
21:30 AUD Full Time Employment Change (APR)
21:30 AUD Part Time Employment Change (APR)
Thursday, May 9, 2013
01:00 JPY Leading Index (MAR P)
04:00 EUR ECB Publishes Monthly Report
04:30 GBP Industrial Production (MAR)
04:30 GBP Manufacturing Production (MAR)
07:00 GBP Bank of England Rate Decision (MAY 9) ***
07:00 GBP BOE Asset Purchase Target (MAY) ***
08:30 USD Initial Jobless Claims (MAY 3)
10:00 GBP NIESR Gross Domestic Product Estimate (APR)
18:45 NZD NZ Card Spending - Retail (APR)
18:45 NZD NZ Card Spending (APR)
19:50 JPY Trade Balance - BOP Basis (MAR)
Friday, May 10, 2013
New Yuan Loans (APR) ***
G-8 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Chiefs Meet in U.K.
00:30 JPY Bankruptcies (APR)
01:00 JPY Eco Watchers Survey: Current (APR)
01:00 JPY Eco Watchers Survey: Outlook (APR)
02:00 EUR German Trade Balance (MAR)
04:30 GBP Visible Trade Balance (MAR)
04:30 GBP Construction Output (MAR)
08:30 USD Fed's Bernanke Speaks at Chicago Fed Conference
08:30 CAD Unemployment Rate (APR) ***
08:30 CAD Net Change in Employment (APR) ***
08:30 CAD Full Time Employment Change (APR)
08:30 CAD Part Time Employment Change (APR)
08:30 CAD Participation Rate (APR)
14:00 USD Monthly Budget Statement (APR)
Notice: The Bastiat Group, Inc. has attempted to verify the information contained in this calendar, however, any aspect of such info may change without notice. Foreign economic reports included in this list are only those deemed "medium to high impact".


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Package: maven-repo-helper (1.7.1)
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Helper tools for including Maven metadata in Debian packages
Maven is a software project management and comprehension tool. Based on the concept of a project object model (POM), Maven can manage a project's build, reporting and documentation from a central piece of information.
Maven's primary goal is to allow a developer to comprehend the complete state of a development effort in the shortest period of time. In order to attain this goal there are several areas of concern that Maven attempts to deal with:
* Making the build process easy * Providing a uniform build system * Providing quality project information * Providing guidelines for best practices development * Allowing transparent migration to new features
This package enables Debian packages which are not using Maven in their build process to provide and install Maven POMs and libraries in the repository located in /usr/share/maven-repo.
Packages built with Maven (using maven-debian-helper) will benefit as many of their dependencies are already packaged in Debian but they are missing the necessary metadata (Maven POM) which is required by Maven when it is using dependencies.
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