text:
Ryan's Pressure Cleaning provides pressure cleaning services on properties in Matraville and surrounding suburbs.
I have been working as a professional pressure cleaner for over 10 years now so you can rest assured that I have the experience to complete your job correctly.
I am self-employed and do not hire any subcontractors, therefore, you will be dealing directly with me from the initial booking stage right through till I request your final inspection.
Please be sure to click on the following link to gain additional knowledge about my Pressure Cleaning Services.
I created Ryan's Pressure Cleaning because I gain a great level of satisfaction from viewing the before photos after completing a job.
Over the years I have learnt that without customers, there is no business. For this reason, you will find that from the very first contact you have with me, I am different from any other pressure cleaner in Matraville.
Please be sure to check out some of my amazing customer Feedback or visit the following link to learn some further information About Ryan.
I know my Matraville customers are often unable to make an appointment during the week. As a result, I am happy to offer my pressure cleaning services at a time that will be suitable. I work Monday to Sunday and I do not charge extra to work over the weekend.
For added convenience, I am able to accept payment from most debit/credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) using my EFTPOS terminal.
For professional pressure cleaning in Matraville, Contact Ryan today and let the incredible results speak for themselves!
Please note: Although I do not live in Matraville, I will gladly provide pressure cleaning services in the area which is what prompted me to create this page.
As stated by information published on the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website, the total population is 9,804.
The citizens consist of 48.6% male and 51.4% female. The median age for all residents is 40.
There are a total of 2,576 families. Of all the households combined, there is an average of 1.8 children for every family that has children. However, when you include every family, regardless of whether or not they already have children, the average diminishes to 0.8.
There are a total of 3,741 private dwellings within the suburb. If you were to divide the total population by the total number of private dwellings you would achieve an average of 2.8 people per household.
With regards to salary, the median weekly household income comes to $1,713. If we analyse the median monthly mortgage repayments we come to a figure of $2,500.
For the households that are renting, the median weekly rent comes to $435.
There is an average of 1.6 motor vehicles per dwelling.
The suburb specific data on this page has been gathered from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website.


text:
As longtime contributors to Lowrider Magazine, Stephanie and I have had the pleasure to see a lot of places and meet a ton of great people while covering car shows and shooting features. Over the years, we thought we had seen and done it all, but this latest assignment excited us because it took us to a place we hadn't yet had the chance to visit. This past year, we were invited to the Imperial Valley area of California. As lifelong residents of California, we had never been to this area of the state. The invitation was a chance to cover the 18th annual La Gente Super Show on Saturday and then shoot a car club feature on La Gente car club. Stephanie and I gladly accepted and made our way to the area with high expectations for a great experience.
Upon our arrival, we were immediately welcomed with open arms by Antonio Camacho and the rest of La Gente car club. Their hospitality was more than gracious, and the entire club was very accommodating the whole weekend. Needless to say, we left the Imperial Valley with a new appreciation for the region and the people that call this area home.
When we got the call to return to the region we jumped on it. The initial phase of this shoot had us up and at 'em before the sun was up on Saturday morning in October of 2011 to attend the 19th annual La Gente Super Show. As we headed East on Interstate 10 en route to the Imperial Valley, we could not wait to arrive and see everyone we had met last year and spend the day with them at the show. When we arrived at the Imperial Valley Expo, Antonio Camacho from La Gente was once again there to meet us at the gate and set us up with our credentials and a secure parking space. We grabbed our gear and started to walk the show.
The show was set up with both indoor and outdoor areas at the fairgrounds. One building had San Diego's The Crowd car club set up with a number of rides. Masa and the club always show up with a large number of club cars at every show they attend, and this one was no exception. The next building had Cesar Rodriguez from Oldies car club, who brought both of his beautiful Lowrider Magazine-featured Chevy Bombs, "El Patron" and "El Tequilero," to lead the Oldies car club line up. Groupe car club had an impressive lineup as well in the indoor area. Speedy, from High Class, brought out his "Expensive Taste" Cadillac which was featured in the December 2011 issue of Lowrider Magazine. Traffic, Latin Bombas, Del Valle, and Uniques were also on display in this building. In another building was Jose Romero from Str8Clowin car club, with his January 2012 cover car, "Suavacito 55," set up and on full display with another Lowrider Magazine feature car; Armando Medina's '59 Impala from Individuals San Diego. This building also had pedal cars and Lowrider bicycles from Prestige, Viejitos, Mi Vida, and Desert Dreams.
The outside area of the fairgrounds was set up with vendors and car clubs. Rollerz Only had a great mixture of rides, including Orlando's "Game Over" Cadillac, and Ben's "Y-Que" El Camino. Delegation had a lineup of brightly colored club cars and their own deejay. Street Kingz, Pachuco, and City Cruisers were also on display outdoors.
Entertainment and sponsors were also on hand to appease the large crowd. The Cholo DJ, a usual show staple, was set up selling his music and entertaining the crowd like he usually does at many events. Hi Power Entertainment was on hand as well, selling music from the many artists on their talented roster. La Gente was selling tee shirts commemorating the show, while a number of other vendors were selling clothing, hats and car parts. As with any car show, there were also plenty of food vendors. Because the mercury was hitting close to 100 degrees, the vendors selling shaved ice and sno cones were doing brisk business. Shaded areas were also prime real estate, as tired show patrons looked to keep cool under the Imperial Valley heat.
Just like the show's previous year, the arena area was set up with a stage and an area off to the side of the stage for the car hop. Although many hoppers were expected again this year, only a couple showed up to collect the cash and bragging rights La Gente was offering. The hop turned out to be a battle between Maniacos Car Club and Uniques Car Club. Both cars and switch men put on a great show, but the crowd awarded the win to the Maniacos Car Club. The stage area played host to a live band and deejays throughout the day. B-Real from Cypress Hill was this year's headline act. Not only did he perform a few tracks from the Cypress Hill catalog, he also performed a deejay set that had the crowd singing along with his musical selections.
After a long day in the sun, it was time for us to head back to Los Angeles. Again, this year we left the Imperial Valley with great memories and an appreciation for the efforts of Antonio and La Gente Car Club to produce such a memorable event. As usual, all proceeds from this show will go to support local youth organizations. I may be repeating myself, but if you have never attended this show, I highly recommend that you do. Not only will you see some great Lowriders, you will make some new friends!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
You are here
Passwords: Gigi Bradford on Anne Bradstreet, Phillis Wheatley and Frances E.W. Harper
25th Anniversary Program
Date and Time:
March 17, 2012 - 2:00PM
Event Location:
Kray Hall
$10, $7 for students and seniors, free to Poets House Members
Poet and nonprofit arts leader Gigi Bradford looks at the life and work of women poets of the New World.
Event Sponsored By:
Poets House
Event Type:
Readings and Conversations


text:
Style # 214438
Inject your going-out style with always-sexy dark glamour in this bebe dress, featuring striped detail at top and contrast lace panels on nude lining. Try yours with a pair of strappy black sandals and a minaudiere to land a flawless evening look.
- 93% polyester, 7% spandex
- Center back to hem: 33" (84 cm)
- Jersey lining
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size 6
Lace Contrast Panel Dress is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tiff26 from Pretty Lace I like the material of this dress, the lace adds sexiness to this simple black dress I also love the design on the back. Can't wait to wear this to a wedding super cute dress! Thanks BeBe!
Date published: 2013-07-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mags1227 from Great dres! Very flattering, great fit! :) Love it! One of my favorites!
Date published: 2013-06-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by danigirl21 from FITS AMAZING This dress is so pretty..fits amazing and so flattering!! So in love with this dress.
Date published: 2013-04-26


text:
Cash cheese prices shot up sharply the week of Jan. 13, pulling Class III futures with them.
The blocks closed Friday at $2.23 per pound, up 3 cents on the week, 54 1/4-cents above a year ago, up 23 cents since Jan. 1, and the highest level since May 2008. The barrels closed at $2.2025, up 4 1/4-cents on the week, 56 1/2-cents above a year ago and up 35 1/4-cents since the first. Only three cars of barrel were traded on the week. The AMS-surveyed U.S. average block price hit $2.0050, up 5.1 cents. Barrels averaged $1.9490, down 1.8 cents.
The Class III contracts were trading late Friday morning at what are likely record highs for their respective months. January was at $20.94 per hundredweight, February was at $22.01, March was at $20.58, and April was at $19.58.
"It's called supply and demand," explained Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst. He cautioned that the spike Thursday "hastens the day of a correction," adding that there may be more spikes to come in the next week or two but warned, "That will put a dinger in demand."
The market is supported by strong exports, he said. "Those exports are by and large hedged and sold out well into the second quarter so $2.25-$2.30 cheese doesn't make any difference to that buyer. They bought it for $1.75-$1.85."
Additional support comes from strong powder exports, Dryer said, which are moving some milk away from cheese and strong Mozzarella exports which are moving milk away from Cheddar, the price point at the exchange.
Dryer said demand is not just being driven by China.
"Pacific Rim countries are big buyers of our powder," he explained. "Mexico is a big buyer of our powders and cheese, the Middle East is buying butter, the Russians are buying butter and cheese from Europe, taking them out of play in some of the markets where we're exporting. The international demand is broad-based."
Cash butter soared as well this week, closing at $1.8525 per pound, up 17 3/4-cents on the week, 34 3/4-cents above a year ago, up 32 cents since the first, and the highest it has been since November 15, 2012. AMS butter averaged $1.5750, up 0.7 cent.
Bulk butter inventories are tight, according to USDA's Dairy Market News. Butter production is steady to increasing across the regions with focus on 82 percent production for export and rebuilding bulk butter supplies.
CWT approves export aid
Speaking of exports, Cooperatives Working Together announced its first 2014 acceptance of requests for export assistance this week. The five requests were on 533,519 pounds of butter and 707,684 pounds of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The product will be delivered through June, will go to three countries, and are the equivalent of 18.57 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.
Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $2.0975, up 2 3/4-cents and Extra Grade closed at $2.08, unchanged from last week. AMS powder averaged $2.0150, up 1.1 cent, and dry whey averaged 59.28 cents, down 0.5 cent.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange will suspend trading of Extra Grade as of Jan. 27. Analyst Jerry Dryer praised the move, saying it "reduces the number of price points on powder, making it easier for hedging."
Meanwhile, USDA reduced its 2013 milk production estimate in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, based on recent milk production data. It now pegs output at 201.3 billion pounds, down 300 million pounds from last month's report, and compares to 200.3 billion in 2012. The forecast for 2014 was raised as improving returns are expected to support a more rapid increase in output per cow. Output is projected at 205.6 billion pounds, up 300 million pounds from last month's estimate.
Dairy product and milk prices for 2013 were adjusted to reflect December data. Cheese, butter, and nonfat dry milk prices for 2014 were raised as export and domestic demand are expected to strengthen, but the forecast for dry whey was unchanged.
The Class III milk price was raised due to the higher cheese prices and the Class IV price forecast reflects higher butter and NDM prices. Look for the Class III price to average $17.80-$18.60 per hundredweight, up from the $17.05-$17.85 expected a month ago, and compares to $17.99 in 2013, $17.44 in 2012, and $18.37 in 2011. The 2014 Class IV price was projected at $19.80-$20.70, up 80 cents on both ends from last month's estimate, and compares to $19.05 in 2013, $16.01 in 2012, and $19.04 in 2011.
The arctic air mass that covered the Upper Midwest and much of the Northeast sent temperatures and wind chills 25 to 50 degrees below zero, reports DMN. Milk production declined in those areas while output in other regions is trending higher along the typical seasonal trend. Class I demand is building as most educational institutions across the country have resumed classes.
California prices
California's February Class I milk price is $23.11 per hundredweight for the north and $23.38 for the south. Both are up 27 cents from January and are $3.28 above February 2013. The Federal Order Class I base price is announced by USDA on Thursday, Jan. 23.
In California, DMN reports that feed and operational costs are weighing on producer margins in the nation's No. 1 milk producer. The lack of snow and moisture in California is raising concerns of strengthening drought and water scarcity.
One of the factors behind the tight margins would be milk prices. California's Milk Producers Council reports that California's Class 4b price (for milk sold to the state's cheese manufacturers) averaged $1.57 per hundredweight below the Federal Order Class III price (the benchmark price for milk sold to cheese manufacturers around the country). MPC says, "That puts the 'California Discount' at about $285 million for the year."
The article adds that, "given the serious efforts currently underway to move forward with a USDA petition for a California Federal Order, there is little point in expanding this article" but addresses concerns voiced by one of its members regarding what it termed a "very interesting and disturbing comparison."
It discusses the California quota system, making the point that it is a "valuable component of the industry" and "represents a significant amount of asset value for many of our state's dairy families that needs to be protected." It states that the collective underlying asset value of all California quota is reported at about $915 million, and recently as high as $1.075 billion.
It adds that, since January 2010, the California Class 4b price has averaged $1.68 per hundredweight below the Federal Order Class III price, representing a "California Discount" of more than $1.2 billion, and "larger than the underlying asset value of entire California quota program." Details are posted at http://www.milkproducerscouncil.org/friday_updates.htm.
Wisconsin comes back
Meanwhile, the No. 2 milk producer, Wisconsin, is seeing its dairy industry revitalized. Ed Jesse, professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, in a recent online interview, pointed out that Wisconsin peaked in milk output around 1988 at about 25 billion pounds and, over the next 16 years slowly declined.
"We ended 2004 at about 22 billion pounds, Jesse explained. "We lost 3 billion pounds of milk and there was concern that we could be weakening the industry substantially. And a lot of efforts, dating way back to the mid-'80s, tried to start initiatives that would bring the industry back to its previous levels or beyond."
Things turned around very abruptly in 2005, he said. "In 2004 Wisconsin was at about 22 billion pounds of milk, in 2013 we'll be very close to 28 billion pounds and has been increasing milk production at the rate of about 600 million pounds a year, which is a phenomenal rate of increase."
Jesse credits enlargement of dairy farms, modernization and more milk produced per farm, but says he's seeing a lot of strength in the smaller dairy operations. "We're not losing dairy farms nearly as rapidly as we did in the 1980s and the 1990s." Smaller operations have found ways to remain profitable through grazing, organic, and value added kinds of products tied to grazing." He concluded, saying "There are a lot of opportunities" but he also sees challenges, the biggest one being water, quantity as well as quality.
Farm bill update
In dairy politics, several dairy producer groups urged Farm Bill conferees to oppose supply management provisions in the Farm Bill Dairy Title, known as the Dairy Market Stabilization Program. A letter to that effect was signed by the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association, California Dairies Inc., National All Jersey, the Dairy Business Milk Marketing Cooperative, the Dairy Policy Action Coalition, the Northeast Dairy Producers Association, the Kentucky Dairy Development Council and the WIB Agri-Business Coalition.
But it's a moot point. House Speaker John Boehner's threat that he would not allow a vote on a farm bill containing supply management effectively killed the National Milk Producers Federation's Dairy Market Stabilization Program.
Reading the handwriting on the Hill, NMPF issued a press release stating that "During the past four years that NMPF has worked to revise federal dairy policy, we have evaluated a variety of proposals against two key criteria: 1) does it provide an effective safety net for all of the nation's dairy farmers? and 2) does it protect taxpayers from the possibility of excessive program costs through the use of suitable incentives for those enrolled in the program?"
It stated that "The resulting Dairy Security Act measure, contained in the farm bills approved by the House and Senate Agriculture Committees in 2012 and again in 2013, is a loss-prevention margin insurance program that meets those objectives."
"We were initially heartened that the four bi-partisan leaders of the House-Senate farm bill conference committee included the DSA language in the package that they were planning to present to the full conference. Despite the long-standing opposition to this plan from Boehner, we were confident we had the votes in the conference committee to defeat any amendment to strike the market stabilization program.
Unfortunately, the speaker's threat that he would not allow a vote on a farm bill containing the DMSP has effectively served to kill our proposal within the committee."
NMPF says it is now engaged in discussions with agriculture committee staff on an alternative approach to creating a dairy safety net that would contain inducements to help achieve a supply-demand balance and prevent catastrophic milk price collapses like we experienced in 2009."
"At this point," NMPF says, "It is conceivable that an alternative mechanism could be developed, relying upon adjustments to the program's margin insurance payout structure and participant premium rates, among other options. Any such approach must still offer an effective risk management tool to farmers, while containing suitable incentives to program enrollees to achieve cost controls. As always, the devil is in the details, and we will not support any program that does not effectively address the needs of our members throughout the U.S."


text:
Meet thousands of Forestdale singles through one of the best Forestdale online dating sites. Matchmaker.com has great instant messenger and live video Forestdale chat service for our members. Forestdale dating has never been easier with our show interest feature that will allow you to break the ice with attractive local singles.
Matchmaker.com has some great services for Forestdale singles looking for a longer term relationship. Besides our great Forestdale chat product with live video matchmaker users can send email messages to people in the area. The Forestdale dating scene can be hard to find the right person at times; however, we are here to help and our Forestdale online dating service is free to register.
ForestdaleJoin Now Free!
Forestdale Girls | Forestdale Men | Forestdale Gay | Forestdale Lesbians
More Forestdale Links:
Forestdale Personals | Forestdale Speed Dating | Forestdale Chat | Forestdale Singles | Forestdale Love
Senior Dating | Catholic Dating | Christian Dating | Muslim Dating
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
Try our Forestdale dating service today. Matchmaker.com is one of the oldest Forestdale online dating services on the Internet and has brought thousands of couples together from the area. Test drive our Forestdale Chat room with one of the best online communities for the Forestdale single person. Also, keep in mind that we have a huge member base of Forestdale singles and that we also cater to members of the many backgrounds.
Still not convinced that matchmaker is the free Forestdale dating service for you? Once you've filled out the quick registration process you will be to see full size photos and profiles of thousands of Forestdale singles. Did you know that free Forestdale dating is a few clicks away? Find love and romance in Forestdale at matchmaker today!


text:
British television productions picked up a leading seven International Emmy nominations Monday, including acting nods for Christopher Eccleston in "Accused" and Julie Walters in "Mo."
Brazil had six nominations, all for TV Globo productions, including best actor and actress nominations for Fabio Assuncao and Adriana Esteves in the TV movie "Songs of Betrayal" about the intense and passionate relationship between two music stars.
Sweden's three nominations all went to "Millennium," a mini-series based on the late Stieg Larsson's best-selling crime novel trilogy. "Millennium" is up for best TV Movie/Mini-Series, with its stars, Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace recognized for their portrayal of investigative reporter Mikael Blomkvist and eccentric computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.
"Millennium" will be competing in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category against "Mo." Walters, who earlier won a British BAFTA TV award for the same role, shaved her head to play Mo Mowlam, the late Secretary of State for Northern Ireland who battled a brain tumor which she concealed from Prime Minister Tony Blair while working to forge the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement that led to a power-sharing Catholic-Protestant government.
Eccleston, the former "Doctor Who" star, was nominated for his role in "Accused," an anthology series written and created by Jimmy McGovern, in which each episode tells the story of how an individual came to be on trial for a crime. Eccleston played a financially struggling, lapsed Catholic plumber in an adulterous relationship who finds a packet of 20,000 pounds in the back of a taxi, but ends up accused of money laundering when the prayed for windfall turns out to be forged notes.
A total of 40 nominees from a record 20 countries will compete in 10 categories for International Emmys, which honor excellence in TV programming outside the U.S. They were selected from more than 1,000 entries from 61 countries. The winners will be announced Nov. 21 at a ceremony at the Hilton New York Hotel.
Japan had four nominations, followed by Germany and Sweden with three each, and Argentina and South Korea with two apiece. Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore and Spain each had a single nomination.
"The number and range of countries represented by this year's nominees is astonishing and a testament to the growing strength and skill of television production around the world," said Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, in a statement accompanying the nominees' announcement.
The remaining acting nominations went to Athena Chu Yan for the Hong Kong TV production "A Wall-less World" and South Korea's Jang Hyuk for "The Slave Hunters."
The contenders for best drama series include Britain's "Sherlock ," Brazil's "Under the Law," France's "Engrenages (Spiral)," and Japan's Sakanoue no Kumo (Cloud Above the Slope)."
The best comedy nominees were "Benidorm Bastards" (Belgium), "Breaking Up" (Brazil), "Facejacker" (Britain), and "The Noose Season 3" (Singapore).
The other British nominees were "Gareth Malone Goes to Glyndebourne" for arts programming and "The World's Strictest Parents" for non-scripted entertainment.
Veteran British producer Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance," will receive the honorary International Emmy Founders Award at the November gala. The honorary International Emmy Directorate Award will be presented to Subhash Chandra, chairman of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., which launched India's first privately owned TV channel.


text:
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that is mined for commercial use. There are six different types of asbestos, the most common being chrysotile. Asbestos forms are essentially inert. Asbestos is probably the best insulator known to man. Because asbestos has so many useful properties, it has been used in over 3,000 different products. Common Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) include pipe insulation, fireproofing, flooring materials, wall and ceiling materials, siding, and clothing.
When is asbestos dangerous?
ACM is not generally considered to be harmful unless it is releasing dust or microscopic fibers into the air where they can be inhaled. The fibers can become trapped in the mucous membranes of the nose and throat where they may be expelled, but some may pass deep into the lungs. Once they are trapped in the lungs, the fibers can cause health problems.
What are the health effects of exposure to asbestos?
Because it is so hard to destroy asbestos fibers, the body cannot break them down or remove them once they are lodged in lung or body tissues. They remain in place where they can cause disease. There are three primary diseases associated with asbestos exposure, Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma.
How do I get an Asbestos Inspection Report (AIR)?
An Asbestos Inspection Report (AIR) is required by the Department of Philadelphia Licenses and Inspections (L&I) when applying for a permit for demolition or a renovation that will cost more than $50,000.
This does not apply for demolition of a single residence with three dwelling units or less. The AIR can only be filled out by a certified Philadelphia Asbestos Investigator. If you need an AIR, you must contact a certified Investigator from this list and they can fill one out for you.


text:
Molecular Formula:C12H18O3
Molecular Weight:210.27
Note: * Items in stock will be shipped within 1-2 days. * We will confirm the order details within 24 hours. * Please feel free to contact us if you need further assistance. You can send e-mail to email@example.com or ,send your bulk inquiry by click on the "Bulk Quote" button.
Related products


text: The suspension foot bridge and concrete road bridge, over the Wos river ravine in Ubud. Just north of the bridge the Wos river is joined by the Sungai Sungai Cerik. Where the tow rivers join, the holy water is used for cremations and bathing as the water has healing powers.


text:
NEW YORK (AP) — David Mamet's new play "The Anarchist" and Katie Lee Gifford's "Scandalous" will both end their Broadway runs much earlier than their creators wanted.
Producers said Tuesday night that Mamet's play starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger portraying an inmate and warden respectively will close Dec. 16 after just 23 previews and 17 performances.
Producers of "Scandalous," a musical about the life of preacher Aimee Semple McPherson, said it will quit even earlier, after the matinee on Dec. 9 following 60 shows. Both shows got dreadful reviews and struggled at the box office.
Those two shows join "The Performers," a play set in the porn industry, with quick exits in the past few months on Broadway. "The Performers" opened and closed in November after just 23 previews and seven regular performances.


text:
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, Mass., has been arrested on a drunken driving charge in Rhode Island.
Police say Bishop Robert McManus was arrested Saturday night after a hit-and-run accident in Narragansett, R.I.
Police say the driver of the vehicle that was hit followed McManus and called police. Police say McManus was arrested at his nearby vacation house.
In a statement, the 61-year-old McManus said he drove after drinking wine at dinner. He said he has no excuse for his mistake and is ready to accept its consequences and make amends.
McManus is a Providence, R.I., native and served as auxiliary bishop in Providence for five years. He has led the Worcester diocese since 2004.
He's scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in District Court in South Kingstown, R.I.


text:
Fifth-ranked South Carolina pounded out 12 hits and six pitchers combined for a seven hit shutout as the Gamecocks defeated Eastern Kentucky 6-0, sweeping the series on Sunday afternoon at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks have now held opponents scoreless for 51 consecutive innings and recorded their fifth consecutive shutout, which is a program record. South Carolina improves to 7-0 on the year while the loss drops Eastern Kentucky to 1-6.
Junior outfielder Connor Bright went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Bright has now safely hit in all seven games this season. Junior infielder Joey Pankake went 1-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Freshman right-hander Wil Crowe improves to 2-0 on the year after hurling 6.1 scoreless innings. Crowe allowed just four hits, one walk and struck out five batters. Five Gamecock relievers combined for 3.2 scoreless innings allowing a combined three hits and one walk while striking out five batters. Eastern Kentucky starter Myles Scott suffers the loss and is now 0-2 on the year. Scott gave up four runs all earned on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters.
The Gamecock bats came alive in the bottom of the third as Joey Pankake sparked a four-run inning with a one-out single. Kyle Martin followed Pankake with single of his own and put runners on the corners for Bright, who hit one through the left side and allowed Pankake to score. Grayson Greiner would bring home Martin with a single up the middle and DC Arendas drove in the final two runs as he knocked a 2-1 pitch to right field for a base hit.
South Carolina added an insurance run in the bottom of the seventh. Pankake reached on a throwing error by the Eastern Kentucky shortstop and scored on Bright's RBI single to left field.
In the bottom of the eighth the Gamecocks tacked on another run to take a 6-0 lead over the Colonels. Marcus Mooney led off with a double and advanced to third on a throwing error by Eastern Kentucky left fielder Shea Sullivan. He then scored on Pankake's sacrifice fly to right field.
South Carolina returns to action this weekend with a three game-series against Clemson. First pitch for the opener at Carolina Stadium is slated for 7 p.m. and will be televised on FOX Sports South. Saturday's Reedy River Rivalry Game from Fluor Field in Greenville will begin at 2 p.m. It will be broadcast on several stations including ABC Columbia. Sunday's series finale at Clemson will have a 4 p.m. first pitch.
Check out a link to the post game interviews here courtesy of GamecocksOnline.com.


text:
Search Catalogue
Pierangelo Valtinoni
b. 1959
Pierangelo Valtinoni is an all-rounder who has studied composition, the conducting of orchestras and choirs as well as the organ and the piano * his passion, along with composing operas for children, is choir and organ music, but also contemporary music and music for film and television * founder and leader of the Paralleli Ensemble in Vicenza and conducted the Icarus Ensemble in Reggio Emilia whose tours included Milan, Munich, Amsterdam and Mexico * also conducted several symphonic orchestras, recording his own film music with the Orchestra di Roma * 1996 he represented his country in the European Choral Competition (other contestants included Manfred Trojahn for Germany, Arvo Pärt for Estonia and Tristan Murail for France), with stage performance at a festival concert in Santiago de Compostela and CD release * holds the position as teacher and vice director at the Vicenza conservatory, and he has also held numerous courses abroad, including Mexico City and recently Beijing
Boosey & Hawkes publishes Pierangelo Valtinoni's operas for young audiences:
Pinocchio (2001, enlarged version 2006)
The Snow Queen (2008–10)
Looking ahead: new stage productions of his youth opera The Wizard of Oz in Berlin and Erfurt; reprise of Austrian premiere production of Pinocchio at Vienna Volksoper (18/19 season)
Please also visit the composer's website at www.pierangelovaltinoni.it.
Email Newsletters
Sign up for news updates and offers via emailSIGN UP
Shop for Valtinoni
Sheet Music, CDs, downloadsSHOP NOW
Explore our library of 1500 online scoresVIEW SCORES


text:
Area events postponed
The following area events have been postponed: � Bethel at Tabor Invitational track Wednesday (make-up Friday) � Bethel softball at Southwestern Wednesday (make-up 2 p.m. Sunday) � Newton middle school track Thursday at Hutchinson (make-up May 2) � Newton middle school track Wednesday at Maize South (no make-up date set)
Kansas Hall sponsors tourney
WICHITA � The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will host its first ever benefit poker tournament 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Wichita Boathouse. The tournament will benefit the hall�s youth education programs. Registration will be 9 a.m. the day of the tournament. Pre-registration and more information is available at the KSHOF Web site www.kshof.org. More information also is available by calling Jordan Poland at the hall at (316) 262-2038.
Wild player takes honors
LAWRENCE � Wichita Wild player Tywon Hubbard was named the Champions Professional Indoor Football League co-special teams player of the week. Hubbard returned six kicks for 198 yards and a touchdown in Wichita�s 49-35 win over Bloomington Friday in Bloomington. His touchdown was a 56-yard return, which ties the league record for the longest kick return. For the season, Hubbard averages 26.8 yards a return. Hubbard shares the honor with Sioux City kicker Max Martin. R.J. Rollins of Omaha was named offensive player of the week. Teon Wilson of Kansas City was named defensive player of the week.
Wingnuts sign DH Rodriguez
WICHITA � The Wichita Wingnuts re-signed designated hitter John Rodriguez for the upcoming season. Rodriguez hit .332 last season with 16 home runs and 81 RBIs. He drove in five runs in the playoffs. He was named the team�s MVP at the end of the season. Rodriguez is a 17-year pro. He spent two seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning division titles both years. The Cards won the 2006 World Series. Rodriguez hit .298 with seven home runs, 46 runs scored and 43 RBIs in 158 Major League games. Wichita has 25 players under contract. The team can have 28 players at the start of spring training, which begins May 4. Wichita also announces the retirement of relief pitcher James Baker. Baker started last season with Southern Maryland of the Atlantic League. He came to Wichita in a mid-season trade. He played in 24 games with Wichita. He had a 2.49 earned-run-average in 25 1-3 innings witrh 23 strikeouts. He finishes his pro career 18-16 in seven seasons with a 3.49 ERA in 199 games. He played in the Atlantic, CanAm and Northern leagues as well as the American Association.
Jayhawk schedules with Iowa conference
The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference have agreed to an interlocking schedule in football for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The three ICCAC football schools � Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Central CC and Iowa Western CC � will play the eight KJCAA football schools � Butler, Hutchinson, Fort Scott, Independence, Coffeyville, Highland, Dodge City and Garden City. The cross-conference games will not count in the conference and district standings.


text:
1. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsSteven Hawkins Jun 7, 2012 5:48 PM (in response to Vineela Gampa)
1) May occur if you are using the TeiidDriver or a non-XA managed TeiidDataSource with a local connection and a transaction already exists on the thread. There will add an option in 8.1 for teiid to use any thread bound transaction it finds for execution with a local connection, but I'm not sure that will make it into 7.7.1. If you are not using socket connections, or you are using a managed TeiidDataSource, then there is an issue and we'd need more information to track it down.
2) That may be due to an earlier issue, which you would hopefully see earlier in the log, or if you are using transaction timeouts, the transaction may have already been invalidated due to timeout.
2. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsMark Addleman Jun 7, 2012 6:01 PM (in response to Vineela Gampa)
Based off the following log entries:
java.lang.AssertionError: Transaction already associated with request.
at org.teiid.core.util.Assertion.failed(Assertion.java:73)
at org.teiid.core.util.Assertion.assertTrue(Assertion.java:68)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.Request.createProcessor(Request.java:342)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.Request.processRequest(Request.java:464)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.RequestWorkItem.processNew(RequestWorkItem.java:520)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.RequestWorkItem.process(RequestWorkItem.java:277)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.AbstractWorkItem.run(AbstractWorkItem.java:49)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.RequestWorkItem.run(RequestWorkItem.java:216)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.DQPWorkContext.runInContext(DQPWorkContext.java:240)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.ThreadReuseExecutor$RunnableWrapper.run(ThreadReuseExecutor.java:122)
at org.teiid.dqp.internal.process.ThreadReuseExecutor$3.run(ThreadReuseExecutor.java:292)
at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1121)
at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:614)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:769)
java.sql.SQLException: You cannot commit during a managed transaction!
at org.jboss.resource.adapter.jdbc.BaseWrapperManagedConnection.jdbcCommit(BaseWrapperManagedConnection.java:659)
at org.jboss.resource.adapter.jdbc.WrappedConnection.commit(WrappedConnection.java:486)
07 Jun 2012 20:59:40,080 GMT WARN [com.arjuna.ats.arjuna.logging.arjLoggerI18N] (Worker138_QueryProcessorQueue30129) [com.arjuna.ats.arjuna.coordinator.BasicAction_57] - Commit of action id -7235bef5:2602:4fd10910:df invoked while multiple threads active within it.
07 Jun 2012 20:59:40,081 GMT WARN [com.arjuna.ats.arjuna.logging.arjLoggerI18N] (Worker138_QueryProcessorQueue30129) [com.arjuna.ats.arjuna.coordinator.CheckedAction_1] - CheckedAction::check - atomic action -7235bef5:2602:4fd10910:df commiting with 2 threads active!
07 Jun 2012 20:59:58,654 GMT ERROR [org.teiid.PROCESSOR] (Worker138_QueryProcessorQueue30159) Unexpected exception for request dqjBj0loaKo3.446
java.lang.AssertionError: Transaction already associated with request.
I suspect that Teiid connection objects can't be shared across threads. More precisely, connection objects can't be enlisted in two different transactions at once. Normally, an application wouldn't do this but since we need to maintain Teiid temporary tables across user requests, we are stuffing the connection object into the web session. Obviously, this opens us up to the potential that the same connection will be involved in multiple transactions.
If you think this is the problem, I've got two questions:
- Do you think using XA connections will avoid the problem? We're planning to switch to XA connections to make use of Teiid local connections
- I think you mentioned there's a JIRA ticket regarding global temp tables but I couldn't find it. Is there one?
3. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsMark Addleman Jun 7, 2012 6:05 PM (in response to Steven Hawkins)
Looks like our posts crossed each other. I'm pretty sure we need to switch to XA transactions. We're planning that in the coming weeks so know we'll if there is a deeper problem then.
4. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsRamesh Reddy Jun 7, 2012 9:12 PM (in response to Mark Addleman)
Using XAConnection for Teiid, will enable the Teiid participate in the on-going transaction that is started by your application, but it is still *not* safe to share connection object.
5. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsSteven Hawkins Jun 7, 2012 10:06 PM (in response to Ramesh Reddy)
Txn issues were mentioned in https://issues.jboss.org/browse/TEIID-1865 We may need to understand this more about what you are trying to do to know what is going on. Are you creating competing local connections (for example calling Connection.setAutoCommit(false)) in concurrent threads? This would be susceptible to a race condition if un-synchronized, but if you had a consistent notion of a unit-of-work across threads, then adding synchronization around the start would prevent starting a txn when one is already present.
Or is autoCommitTxn left at the default of DETECT and we are automatically creating a transaction under the covers for concurrent requests? If so, we're making an assumption in the engine that transactional work on a connection will be performed serially. You could either serialize transaction requests, or if autoCommitTxns are not needed, then you could work-around by using the OFF setting.
Switching to XA in a typical container managed scenario could address this issue if you set the pool to track by transaction, then usage of that connection under a transaction will be serialized. So the question here would be is the perfermance hit too great?
As for global temporary tables, I couldn't find the issue either. Can you create one? The major issues with implementing that feature with-in Teiid are with cluster safety/performance and consistency under concurrently modifying transactions. More could be done to simplify the scenario, such as delegating to an external db.
6. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsRamesh Reddy Jun 7, 2012 10:45 PM (in response to Steven Hawkins)
As for global temporary tables, I couldn't find the issue either. Can you create one? The major issues with implementing that feature with-in Teiid are with cluster safety/performance and consistency under concurrently modifying transactions. More could be done to simplify the scenario, such as delegating to an external db.
Delegating to external would solve this issue https://issues.jboss.org/browse/TEIID-196
7. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsMark Addleman Jun 8, 2012 7:57 AM (in response to Ramesh Reddy)
Created TEIID-2067 for global temp tables. From our point of view, materializing the temp tables in an external database (I imagine the mechanism would work similarly to external materialization) is desirable.
A bit of background: The only reason we're sharing the connection object between threads is to achieve a very limited version of global temp tables. In our web app, one user click causes a result set to materialize to a temp table. In another set of clicks, the user is browsing through the result set. Because temp tables are scoped to the Teiid session, we cannot use a typical connection pooling pattern. Instead, we put the connection object into the user's web session and try to apply proper synchronization when using it.
From the info in TEIID-1865 (which I had forgotten), I can see that our recent use of setAutoCommit(false) is probably the culprit here. From the data source definition, auto commit is true. When we populate the temp tables, we turn auto commit to false. Although I would like to turn auto commit off for the entire app, that is not feasible at the moment. Instead, I think we can leave auto commit on when populating the temp tables.
The lesson here is, it's not nice to fool Mother Nature, she gets mad: JDBC really wants connections to be thread bound.
If there is any information I can provide regarding TEIID-2067, please let me know.
8. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsRamesh Reddy Jun 8, 2012 9:21 AM (in response to Mark Addleman)
Looks like you are trying to store the application's data in the Teiid in form of temp table. Why not store the in application context or save locally some other way to avoid issues until the global tables feature is available.
9. Re: Intermittent transaction errorsMark Addleman Jun 8, 2012 9:37 AM (in response to Ramesh Reddy)
Yes, that's exactly right. Originally, we wanted to use those temp tables for more than just browsing result sets including joining to other Teiid tables so the temp table approach within Teiid seemed ideal. Due to time constraints, we no longer need to join so keeping the data outside of Teiid becomes possible (although, undesirable).


text:
Office: River Campus Seminary 353
Paul Thompson was born in Manchester, England in 1960, and commenced his studies with Rainer Schuelein at the London College of Music, and with Alain Marion, professor at the Paris Conservatoire, on a French Government Scholarship. Subsequently, he received his Master's in Performance with Robert Goodberg at the Institute of Chamber Music at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Additionally, he worked in masterclass with Trevor Wye, Donald Peck, Eugenia Zukerman, Louis Moyse, and Robert Dick, and received chamber music coaching with Rostislav Dubinsky, the Fine Arts Quartet, and the Kronos Quartet.
Mr. Thompson has held teaching positions at the London College of Music Junior Department, Cornell and Colgate Universities in New York, the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and Murray State University in Kentucky. He has been Instructor of Flute at Southeast since 1991. His students have won numerous competitions, appeared in masterclasses with many of the world's outstanding flutists such as Julius Baker, Jeanne Baxtresser, Goran Marcusson, Jim Walker and William Bennett, and have been accepted into prestigious graduate programs throughout the U.S.
As a performer on modern flute, he has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States and his native England, including concerto performances and numerous premieres of New Music. He has been a featured performer at National Flute Association Conventions in Dallas and New York City, and has recently performed in Massachusetts, Ohio, Tennessee, and in many locations in Missouri.
During the summer of 2009, Mr. Thompson was a featured soloist in the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra's tour of China, gave a masterclass at Shanghai Normal University, and subsequently performed at the Festival de Musique Ancienne in Saint Savin, France. Additionally, he is featured in the new Kingsbury Ensemble CD recording of works by Handel and Caldara due for release on the Naiad label in August 2009.
As a Baroque flutist, Mr. Thompson has studied with Christopher Krueger, Konrad Hunteler, Barthold Kuijken and Jed Wentz. He has been a participant at the Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute on four occasions, and in 2008 attended the International Baroque Institute at the Longy School of Music. He appears with the period instrument groups, the Southeast Baroque, St. Louis Baroque, and the Kingsbury Ensemble.
E-mail: email@example.com
Office phone: (573) 651-2333


text:
How to Travel the Trail
Traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail Today[1]
What we know about the Lewis and Clark Expedition today can be largely attributed to the wealth of knowledge recorded in the journals they kept throughout their journey. Captain Lewis wrote about the land, the plants and animals they saw, and the people they encountered along the way. It is because of their journals that today we have a good idea where they traveled and camped almost daily. In some cases we know exactly where they walked, boated, hunted, and camped. In other places our confidence can only be increased through other information sources.
The Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation has been dedicated to preserving the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through having the route of the expedition identified on maps and marked on the ground so that people could "follow in the actual footsteps" of Lewis and Clark. These efforts to preserve the route lead to the establishment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The officially designated route begins at Camp Wood in Illinois and traverses 11 states up the Missouri River and down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. Although the route Captain Lewis traveled in preparation for the expedition is not included in the officially designated trail, there are significant sites associated with the story that we recognize and collectively call The Eastern Legacy. Ever since the journals were first published in 1812, there have been efforts over the years to preserve, protect and interpret the places referenced in the journals. As a result, there are thousands of places that have been preserved and opened for people to visit. There are Interpretive Centers that have been constructed with extensive exhibits and programs to participate in. There are hundreds of statues of Sacajawea, the Corps of Discovery, and Seaman that have been erected to honor the bravery and skill of the members of the Expedition. The actual route is marked, either with Highway Markers or trail makers to assist the travelers, whether traveling by boat, car, horse, bike, or on foot.
When the Eastern Legacy sites are combined with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, it provides an opportunity to travel across the country from Monticello, WV to the Pacific Ocean. A Lewis and Clark traveler can read in the journals about what they wrote about and saw over 200 years ago and compare to what is there now. The Lewis and Clark Trial Heritage Foundation invites you to travel the trail, stop at the Interpretive Centers and sites along the trail and learn more about this amazing story. You can take a grand adventure and travel it from coast to coast in one, or take it in bit size chunks over many years, as many of our members have done.
Planning your own Lewis and Clark Adventure
We recommend that you do a little study ahead of time to plan your trip. Start by visiting http://www.nps.gov/lecl/planyourvisit/index.htm. Study the maps and the journals and decide from there where you want to visit Visit the tourism websites of the states along the route. They all have information about Lewis and Clark in their states.
- Visit the websites of the Interpretive Centers will give you an idea of the significant sites in their regional areas: http://www.nps.gov/lecl/planyourvisit/leclvisitorcentersbystate.htm.
- In the Pacific Northwest, you can follow the trail and drive National Scenic Byways. Learn more about that opportunity through: http://www.drivethetop10.com.
There are other numerous sources of travel information available to help you plan a trip. One of the best ways to get good information about visiting the trail is to talk to fellow members of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. Our members are all across the trail and have collectively visited them all!
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- ↑ By Margaret Gorski


text:
Cold Snap Crimps Texas Oil Output
Energy Companies in Permian Basin Face Power Outages, Frozen Equipment
It isn't just hurricanes and floods that can knock out oil and gas production—in Texas, wintry wind and ice can do the trick.
Bitter winds that blew sleet across Texas just before Thanksgiving led to power outages, frozen equipment and icy roads throughout the prolific oil fields of the Permian Basin, including Midland, Texas. Some energy companies are warning that their oil output—and earnings—are being affected.


text:
Congressional leaders will plant an Anne Frank Memorial Tree on the U.S. Capitol's west front lawn April 30.
The sapling was taken from a chestnut tree that stood outside the Amsterdam annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II.
In her February 23, 1944, she talked about the tree:
"From my favorite spot on the floor I look up at the blue sky and the bare chestnut tree, on whose branches little raindrops shine, appearing like silver, and at the sea gulls and other birds as they glide on the wind…I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles."
The tree itself collapsed in 2010, but its stewarts crated saplings. Eleven have been given to sites throughout this country.
In an announcement Tuesday, congressional leaders said all members of Congress, family members and congressional staff were invited to attend the 3 p.m. event.


text:
We'll be updating the following list of news from Mobile World Congress throughout the week. Check back for more!
Towards Greater Financial Inclusion: MasterCard, Beam Announce Alliance to Reach 14 Million New Customers
BARCELONA, Spain & NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At Mobile World Congress, MasterCard Worldwide, today announced its collaboration with Beam, a revolutionary mobile and electronic commerce wallet, to launch a first-of-its kind, low-cost, MasterCard mobile companion pre-paid card that will allow over 14 million mobile wallet consumers of Beam to transact at physical merchants, online and access ATMs.
Read more here.
Fonemine Launches MobileForce for Good for Enterprises at Mobile World Congress
MobileForce for Good provides mobile workers such as sales teams, field services, medical and healthcare professionals and manufacturing workers with instant access to any of their corporate applications, such as SFA and CRM systems like Oracle CRM or Salesforce.com, order and quote to cash applications, and content management systems such as Documentum or Sharepoint, EMR and CAD systems as well as Collaboration tools such as Jive, Cisco WebEx, Jabber or Skype – from a single, unified and native mobile app with just a few taps of a finger – on any mobile device.
Read more here.
Solar Way Announces its Intention to Seek Global Partners for Solar Powered Charging Station (SPCS)
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar Way, the designer and manufacturer of solar powered products for charging and lighting, today announced from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, its intention to seek global partners for its Solar Powered Charging Station (SPCS). The SPCS provides a charging facility for multiple cell phones which can be installed for use in retail facilities such as shops and post offices or at cell phone company concessions. Because the SCPS uses solar power, rather than relying on grid electricity, it can be taken 'on the road' and Solar Way will seek to partner with entrepreneurs wishing to take the SPCS into communities to provide a cell phone charging service.
Read more here.
Yota Devices and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Enter Into Software License for Mobile Devices—first Software Licensee in Russia
BARCELONA, 27 February 2013 – Yota Devices today announced that it is the first Russian company to enter into a software license for mobile devices with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. The official announcement was made by Qualcomm Incorporated Chairman and CEO Dr. Paul E. Jacobs and Yota Devices CEO Vlad Martynov at Mobile World Congress 2013.
VoxOx For Operators Program Launches to Empower Service Providers to Go Beyond Rich Communication Services (RCS)
BARCELONA (MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS) – February 26, 2013 – Telcentris®, Inc., a leader in unified cloud communications and the creator of VoxOx® and VoxOx In Business™, today announced the debut of its VoxOx For Operators™ Program aimed at empowering Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other service providers to economically deliver the industry's most comprehensive suite of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Over-The-Top (OTT) cloud applications and features. At the Mobile World Congress App Planet exhibition (Booth 8.1L6), company executives are demonstrating how operators can leverage the company's RCS 5.1-compatible, cloud communications solutions to deliver carrier-grade VoIP, video, rich messaging, social network integration, SMS, fax, and similar functionality to their customers.
More info available here.
F5 Traffix Launches Diameter Signaling SDN-Ready Solution
BARCELONA, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 – F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced that its latest software release of the Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller™ (SDC™) is optimized for software defined networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) architectures. Many leading telecom network operators have acknowledged SDN concepts and initiated a new standards group for virtualization of network functions as a part of ETSI (European Telecommunication Standards Institute). F5 is delivering Diameter and control plane solutions that have the ability to run in virtualized environments with increased programmability and integration with network orchestration systems. F5 solutions provide core technology that helps service providers transition their networks from a 2G/3G to a 4G LTE all-IP infrastructure.
Read more here.
Sandvine Predicts World Cup 2014 Enthusiasts Need Defense Against Bill Shock
Barcelona, Spain; February 26 2013, –Sandvine, (TSX:SVC; AIM:SAND) a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today announced that audio and video streaming account for 28-percent of roaming data as observed on a tier-1 European mobile network. Given the growing popularity of streamed sporting events such as the 2012 Olympics, Sandvine predicts World Cup 2014 in Brazil will be the most streamed event in history and, without necessary roaming plans or notifications in place, it may also lead to the most widespread case of bill shock to date.
Read more here.
Small Cell Forum Launches Release One in New Programme to Drive Operator Deployments
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona - 26 February 2013 - The Small Cell Forum, the independent industry and operator association that supports small cell deployment worldwide, today announced Small Cell Release One. This is the first deliverable in its Release programme, which helps operators by providing all the information they need to successfully launch the technology in one easily digestible package. The theme of Release One is the Home, providing the complete body of work that operators will need to know in order to deploy residential femtocells. Release One also contains significant advanced work on future releases, including enterprise, metro, and rural small cells.
Read more here.
Brightstar and HzO Partner to Bring WaterBlock Technology to the Mobile Device Ecosystem
BARCELONA--Brightstar Corp., a specialized wireless distributor and HzO, Inc., creator of WaterBlock, a nano-coating that offers water damage protection for electronic devices, today announced a partnership agreement to market WaterBlock to OEMs and repair & refurbishment processors worldwide.
Read more here.
Wave of New Mobile Devices Complicates the Delivery of Optimal Mobile Experience – Keynote to the Rescue!
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2013-- Keynote® (NASDAQ: KEYN), the global leader in Internet and mobile cloud testing and monitoring, today announced device support for iOS 6, Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and Windows 8 devices with its DeviceAnywhere platform. The newest additions to the Keynote device portfolio extend the company's position as the market leader in devices supported for real mobile device testing. DeviceAnywhere support now includes the newest popular devices including the iPhone 5, Nokia Lumia 920 and the Droid RAZR M.
Read more here.
Gigamon Turns Big Data into Manageable Data for Mobile Carriers
BARCELONA--Gigamon, a provider of traffic visibility solutions with the Visibility Fabric architecture, announced the development of an advancement that transforms Big Data into manageable data for mobile carriers. This method is intended to facilitate a cost-effective solution for connecting single or multiple 40Gb and 100Gb pipes to 10Gb and 1Gb analytic tools. This process will faithfully reproduce the data on a smaller scale, retaining its stateful condition with session awareness. Single tools can then effectively process throughput of what was originally 100Gb or 40Gb traffic flows.
Read more here.
ASUS Announces 7-inch Fonepad with 3G Mobile Data and Voice-Calling
ASUS announced Fonepad, a competitively priced handheld with 3G voice and mobile data for all the features of a smartphone, with the versatility of a 7-inch tablet. Powered by a new Intel Atom Z2420 processor with Android 4.1, Fonepad features a vibrant HD display with IPS technology for wide viewing angles and clarity.
Read more here.
ASUS Announces Next-Generation PadFone Infinity
ASUS today announced PadFone Infinity, an LTE smartphone with a metallic design and a 5-inch Full HD display that becomes a 10.1-inch tablet when docked to its companion PadFone Infinity Station. PadFone Infinity features Android 4.2 and groundbreaking mobile performance, thanks to its next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor and up to 19 hours of 3G talk time.
Read more here.
HP Unveils Android Consumer Tablet
HP today announced the HP Slate7, an affordable Android Jelly Bean consumer tablet that provides customers with easy access to Google Mobile services.
Read more here.
Nokia launches four phones and more at MWC
Nokia is pushing innovation to new price points, with four product launches that enrich the portfolio and make our phones available to a host of new customers. The new devices include our most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone and our lowest-priced mobile phone. Feature-rich across the bunch, their quality and unique design make each of these new devices compelling in its own right.
Read more here.
Introducing the Galaxy Note 8.0, A New Era of Portability and Everyday Productivity
Samsung Electronics Co. announced the launch of an 8-inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0; a new era of intelligent Note technology. Providing multimedia performance within a compact one-hand-grip screen, the GALAXY Note 8.0 has the power and advanced technology to evolve the tablet experience. Furthermore, the intelligent S Pen brings together the latest innovation and the ease of using a traditional pen and paper; creating a mobile experience that will enhance life on the go.
Read more here.
Sony Announces Global Availability of Xperia Tablet Z
Sony Mobile Communications announced that Xperia Tablet Z – the slimmest and lightest 10.1-inch water resistant tablet available – will launch globally in Q2 calendar 2013. Additionally, Sony's flagship smartphone, Xperia Z will roll out in stores worldwide from today. Since it was announced in January, Xperia Z has won 13 awards and received the widest ranging of any Sony smartphone to date with 140 sales channels in 60 markets across the globe. Both products combine premium specifications with the best of Sony technology, entertainment, design and connectivity.
Read more here.
ZTE Open – the World's First Firefox OS Smartphone
The ZTE Open is an entry-level smartphone. It features a 3.5-inch, HVGA TFT touchscreen display and has 256MB RAM and 512MB ROM combined with a 3.2MP camera. It supports Bluetooth 2.1, WIFI 802.11b/g/n and AGPS and has a 1200mAH battery.
Read more here.
ZTE Launches Grand Memo 5.7-inch Handset Using Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor
The ZTE Grand Memo offers a balance between the portability of a handset and the larger viewing and easier touch-interaction experience of a tablet. It features a 5.7-inch, high definition, 720 x 1280 display, and a Qualcomm 800 processor with quad-core Krait CPUs and 2GB of RAM. Combined with a 13MP rear-facing camera, 1MP front-facing camera and 1080 HD video playback, this gives users a smooth, high quality multimedia experience.
Read more here.
Samsung and Red Bend to Trial Dual-Persona Smartphones for BYOD
Barcelona, Spain — February 25, 2013 — Red Bend Software, the market leader in Mobile Software Management (MSM) with more than 1.6 billion Red Bend-Enabled™ devices, today announced it has partnered with Samsung to conduct enterprise trials of a dual-persona version of the popular Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone beginning in Q2 2013 for use in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. BYOD is a strategy that allows employees to use their personal mobile devices for work.
Read more here.
Sierra Wireless Introduces Industry's Most Advanced Architecture for Embedded Wireless Communications in M2M
Barcelona, Spain - February 24, 2013 - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) and connected device solutions, today introduced the industry's most advanced architecture for embedded wireless communications, designed to vastly simplify and accelerate the development and deployment of M2M solutions. The architecture will be available across 2G to 4G technologies in the next generation of AirPrime™ embedded wireless modules, which are the world's first to be equipped with:
Read more here.
Qualcomm First to Demonstrate LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation, Enables Increased Data Speeds Worldwide
BARCELONA – February 25, 2013 – Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., in conjunction with Sierra Wireless and Ericsson, has successfully demonstrated LTE carrier aggregation and Category 4 data rates. LTE carrier aggregation is an important new technology that combines radio channels within and across bands to increase user data rates, reduce latency and enable LTE Category 4 downlink throughput speeds of up to 150Mbps for operators without 20MHz of continuous spectrum. The demonstration, powered by the third-generation Qualcomm Gobi 4G LTE MDM9225™ chipset — the first in the industry to support LTE carrier aggregation — Sierra Wireless' AirCard mobile hotspot and Ericsson network infrastructure will be displayed at the Qualcomm and Ericsson booths at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Read more here.
Intel Capital and IFC Invest $7.8 Million in Altobridge Growth
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, February 25th 2013: Altobridge (www.altobridge.com), specialists in technology that cuts the cost of delivering mobile voice and data across wireless networks, has today announced that Intel Capital and IFC (International Finance Corporation) has made a follow-on investment of US$ 7.8 million in the company.
Read more here.
Ericsson, Mozilla and AT&T demonstrate WebRTC solution to illustrate seamless web and mobile integration
Barcelona, Spain - Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), Mozilla and AT&T (NYSE: T) will demonstrate a Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) proof of concept at Mobile World Congress 2013. The joint demonstration builds on Ericsson's Web Communication Gateway, the Mozilla Social API and WebRTC support in Firefox, and the AT&T API Platform to enable the Mozilla Firefox browser to sync with a user's existing phone number and provide calling services without any plugins to download.
Read more here.
Ericsson and Telstra partner to enhance and expand LTE innovation
Telstra and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the renewal of their longstanding strategic partnership to deliver a world-class LTE experience for Telstra's users. The renewed contract, announced at the Mobile World Congress, will include an expansion of Telstra's LTE network across Australia, reaching more Australians with improved coverage, capacity and availability.
Read more here.
Synchronoss Expands Personal Cloud to Consumer Connected Devices
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2013-- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), the mobile innovation leader that provides personal cloud solutions and software-based activation for connected devices across the globe, announced today that its Personal Cloud solution has been significantly enhanced now to add support for connected consumer devices. The company will showcase the platform, including its Connected Home and Connected Car solutions at 2013 Mobile World Congress in Fira de Barcelona Gran Via - Hall 5, Stand H510.
Read more here.
Tekelec Takes 'Policy Everywhere' with New Partners
BARCELONA, Spain — Mobile World Congress Hall 6, Stand 6E21 — February 25, 2013 — Tekelec is expanding its "Policy Everywhere" partner ecosystem to help mobile operators deliver a superior subscriber experience. Tekelec is testing interoperability between its Mobile Policy Gateway (MPG) and solutions from Roke Manor Research Ltd. (SmartSwitch™), Greenpacket (Intouch Mobile Data Offload platform) and Smith Micro (NetWise Director™). This testing includes standards-compliant Access Network Discovery and Selection Function (ANDSF) capabilities, as well as advanced use cases that extend the reach of policy directly to mobile devices.
Read more here.
SK Telecom, Nokia Siemens Networks collaborate on Liquid Applications
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain – February 25, 2013 - SK Telecom and Nokia Siemens Networks are working together to evaluate Nokia Siemens Networks' newly launched Liquid Applications in the operator's LTE network. Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two companies in August 2012, they will sign an agreement on February 27, 2013 during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013, to cooperate in the testing of Liquid Applications.
Read more here.
Aptilo and Stoke Collaborate in Seamless Wi-Fi Access for Mobile Broadband Carriers
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain – February 25, 2013 – Streamlining integration between mobile broadband and Wi-Fi networks, Aptilo Networks and Stoke have partnered to deliver an end-to-end solution allowing cellular operators to provide a carrier-class Wi-Fi interworking service for subscribers. Using the new solution that integrates the industry-leading routing and identification capabilities of the Stoke Wi-Fi eXchange™ together with Aptilo's award-winning Wi-Fi Offload solution, operators are able to deploy a turnkey, carrier-class Wi-Fi access system with minimal disruption.
Read more here.


text:
For Immediate Release
Contact: Chris Day – (617) 746-9980
Major League Lacrosse Announces Weekly Award Winners For Week 3
Kevin Leveille and Drew Adams Take Home Week 3 Honors
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced it's weekly award winners following this past weekend's action. Kevin Leveille of the Chicago Machine was named Offensive Player of the Week and Drew Adams of the Long Island Lizards was named Defensive Player of the Week for their strong performances.
Leveille scored five points on four goals and an assist for the Machine in their victory over the Chesapeake Bayhawks. It was the first loss of the season for Chesapeake, who was just a week removed from scoring 25 goals against Toronto.
Leveille has performed well in all three games this season, scoring at least three points in each Machine game. His five points over the weekend was his highest scoring output of the young season. He is currently tied for third in the MLL in points with 12.
The tone was set early in the game, as Leveille scored his first goal just 11 seconds into the opening quarter. Leveille then scored again, an unassisted strike four and a half minutes in, to give Chicago the 2-0 lead.
Leveille was selected in the second round (ninth overall) by Boston in the 2003 MLL Draft. He played a full season his rookie year, scoring 28 goals in 12 games played. He has scored at least 27 goals in all six of his full seasons, and in four of those years he scored at least 35 goals.
Drew Adams lifted the Long Island Lizards to their first win of the season with his performance between the pipes. The Lizards defeated the Boston Cannons 13-11, handing Boston their first loss of the season. Adams made 14 saves on 23 shots (.609 save percentage).
Adams had only allowed four goals in the first three quarters, including a shutout in the third quarter. Adams now leads the MLL in goals against average at 11.33. It is his second season in the league, though last year he only saw seven minutes of game action.
"It is my job to make the saves, and my main focus is always to keep the ball out of the net," said Adams. "I was fortunate to make some stops early, and that gave me some good momentum for the rest of the game."
Adams was the third goalkeeper taken in the 2009 MLL Draft, after Doc Schneider and Jordan Burke. He is number one in Penn State history in career saves (694), and was named ECAC Goalkeeper of the Year three times. No other goalkeeper besides Adams has seen any time on the field for the Lizards yet this season.
About Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premiere professional outdoor lacrosse league, commenced play in June of 2001. The MLL is comprised of six teams located in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Long Island, Toronto, and Washington. The season will culminate with the New Balance MLL Championship Weekend, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
Major League Lacrosse was founded by Jake Steinfeld and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit the Official League website at www.majorleaguelacrosse.com.


text:
First glimpses of Project M's design
After about six complete redesigns, I'm somewhat happy with the look I've come up with for Project M's new site.
The good news for you all is that I'll probably use some of those discarded designs in future themes. I've went from retro to corporate, from blog to magazine style, and this is what I've come up with.


text:
Romance in London
They say it's Paris, the city of love. For me it's London. Jacek and I ended our 10 year anniversary trip in London last year after stops in the Maldives and Dubai and there wasn't a minute of sunlight and it rained the whole time and …it was perfect.
Here are Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund in London the other night on a rather typical date. First drinks at a pub, then a movie, then dinner with lots of handholding and kissing and flirty smiling along the way. He has really good hair right now which goes along with, as noted several times already, his general improved style since they hooked up.


text:
When students and citizens take a stroll around Rio Rancho Middle School's new walking track, they might want to take a moment to read the names on the sign on the northwest corner. At least two of these men walked the corridors of the building – one as a student, another as a mentor to students. All are heroes who gave their lives while serving their community.
The new crusher-fine track surrounding the school's athletic field was dedicated this April in honor of five law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Mayor Gregg Hull, local law enforcement officers, and members of this year's Leadership Sandoval County class joined RRMS principal Lynda Kitts and assistant principals B.J. Hartford and Andrew Pierce for the official ribbon-cutting. The track will be used by students and the community and will provide a tool for encouraging physical fitness.
The Trail of Heroes honors Rio Rancho police officers Germaine Casey, Anthony Haase, and Gregg "Nigel" Benner and Sandoval County deputies Joe Harris and Robert Baron, all of whom gave their lives in the line of duty. Haase was a RRPS student and star pitcher who graduated from Rio Rancho High in 2007. Joe Harris, in his years with RRPD and Sandoval County, was a familiar sight to students at what was then Rio Rancho Mid-High, often accompanied by his faithful therapy dog Harley. (The 2005 photo at left shows Deputy Harris at the school entrance with Harley and RRPS Chief Academic Officer Carl Leppelman.)
The project was spearheaded by Leadership Sandoval County as one of its community service projects. Sponsors including New Mexico Gas Company, BlackRock, JPR Decorative Gravel, ARI Graphix, Dion's, Sams Club, WalMart, Rio Rancho Regional Chamber, Costco, Wesst, Menchies, Dave and Barbara Roybal, Lowes, Sunstate, and Little Caesars joined Rio Rancho Public Schools in completing the project.


text:
Inventory Spotlight
Gary Smith Ford
Welcome to Gary Smith Ford! Located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Gary Smith Ford is proud to be one of the premier dealerships in the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville, Destin, San Destin and Santa Rosa Beach areas. We are a family owned and operated full service dealership and have been since we opened in 1969.
From the moment you walk into our showroom, you'll know our commitment to Customer Service is second to none. We strive to make your experience with Gary Smith Ford a great one – for the life of your vehicle. Whether you need to Purchase, Finance, or Service a New or Pre-Owned Ford or any other make, you've come to the right place. Call 850-301-4037 for our Internet Department.


text:
September 2007
Support from the SEA
State education agencies (SEAs) can be an invaluable resource for district notification efforts and can provide assistance in a variety of ways. For instance, SEAs can provide districts with sample notices that have been assessed for readability and address how best to present information to parents. SEAs can supply districts with checklists of items that need or ought to be included in parent notices. SEAs also can consider providing districts with other materials or holding technical assistance meetings that address elements of parent notification and notice writing. SEAs should be sure to provide any technical assistance in a timely fashion so that districts may fully reap the benefits.
With respect to SES, an SEA should ensure that districts have timely and adequate information on the providers it has approved to serve students so that the districts can inform parents of these providers' characteristics.
SEAs can further enhance implementation by ensuring that their monitoring of districts in this area is thorough. In addition to looking at whether district notices contain all the elements required by law, SEAs could assess notices on the qualitative bases described above (i.e. readability, presentation, delivery). An SEA should clearly communicate its monitoring protocols to districts and set forth expectations for parent notices well in advance of the start of the school year.
Making it work
When assisting districts in notifying parents, SEAs are strongly encouraged to engage their Parent Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs). Funded under No Child Left Behind, PIRCs assist local school districts and nonprofit organizations in implementing effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities, and often work to help parents understand school and district accountability data and opportunities for public school choice and SES. PIRCs could be particularly effective partners in state efforts to develop and disseminate parent notification materials and resources.


text:
Irish explode offensively in win over Brady boys
Eagles' season ends with loss in subdistrict.
Brady couldn't match the athleticism of the No. 4-rated, Class D-1 North Platte St. Patrick Irish Feb. 25 as the Eagles lost 69-26 in the semifinals of the D1-11 subdistrict tournament.
"They're a quality ball club," head coach Dave Jacobs said, "with athletic and strong kids."
The Eagles had limited offensive production as the Irish defense managed to keep Brady drivers out of the lane a majority of the contest.
Offensively the Irish, led by Mark Mayfield, caught fire early and often.
Mayfield, who led all scorers with 29 points, scored 19 first-quarter points as St. Pat's jumped out to a 28-8 lead.
Brady's Troy Lusk provided six points on two three-pointers while Nate Sitorius battled for an inside bucket.
Offensive efficiency continued in the second period for the Irish while struggles hampered Brady.
St. Pat's outscored the Eagles 16-9 and had a 44-17 lead at the break.
Lusk hit another trey while Austin Widick contributed two baskets in the quarter.
At half Jacobs said he told his players to continue playing hard and enjoying the opportunity to play the game.
"You only get to play so many games," he said. "You have to make the best of it."
The third frame resembled the first two as the Irish put up 20 more points while Brady managed only seven.
Trailing 64-24 Brady's substitutes came in and did some positive things in the final stanza, Jacobs said.
"Those kids went in and played tough. They battled," he said.
As the game ended, Brady's season came to a close.
Jacobs said that no team likes to get beat like that but there wasn't real devastation either.
"I told them I was proud of the way they played," he said. "They competed and did the best they could in a difficult situation."
Lusk led the Eagles with 13 points.
St. Pat's advanced to the D1-6 district final after beating Sutherland 62-32 Thursday. The Irish played Hemingford Tuesday for a spot in the state tournament.
Scoring by quarters:
Brady 8972—26
St. Pat's 2816205—69
EAGLE SCORING: Troy Lusk 13, Austin Widick 4, Dayne Porter 3, Nate Sitorius 3, Chase Viter 2, Brant May 1.
Latest Headlines
- Gothenburg native releases first novel
- We all need help from a friend
- Monsanto hosts 6th annual Safety Day program
- Brady places champ and runner-up at State FCCLA
- Swedes continue conference domination
- Dancing With The Stars changes venues
- Middle-of-the-Pack Finishes For Swede Boys and Girls
- Girls Show Support for Teacher's Cancer Fight


text:
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The Associated Press began its college football poll on Oct. 19, 1936, and it is now the longest-running poll of those that award national titles at the end of the season. The preseason poll was started in 1950.
A panel of 60 sports writers and broadcasters from around the country votes on the poll weekly. All of the voters have an extensive background in covering college football.
Alabama, last season's champion, and Notre Dame are tied for the most AP national titles with eight. Oklahoma has seven, while Miami and Southern California have five each.
Beginning on Sept. 4, the AP Top 25 will be updated each week. In addition, each team's ranking will be mentioned in AP stories throughout the preseason and the regular season, along with a link to the Top 25: collegefootball.ap.org/poll


text:
Using Google to direct traffic to your blog can quite literally translate into gold. Or at least money with which you could buy gold.
This article will show you how to easily optimize your blog for search engines.
Let's be clear on few points before we begin. When search engine optimization (SEO) is done the wrong way:
- It's a spammy attempt to manipulate the search-engine traffic.
- It's SEO experts selling a guaranteed top-10 placement.


text:
Chingay parade held at Ang Mo Kio on 18 February 1980. Come help describe the festive spectacle.
Example: People buying food from a hawker stall along the street in front of shophouse, and also sitting down and eating food. Name on shophouse says Da Tian. Looks to be in the 1960s.


text:
You are hereHome ›
The strength of the historic 1997-1999 El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) event was captured and recorded by NASA Earth observing satellites. By downloading and plotting that satellite data, students will observe and analyze El Niño's effect on sea level height and sea surface temperatures. Students will then determine the effects of that same El Niño event on their local environment by downloading and plotting precipitation data for their latitude and longitude. Researching data from beyond the 1997-99 period will also allow students to study the subsequent La Niña. This lesson uses student- and citizen science-friendly microsets of authentic NASA Earth system science data from the MY NASA DATA project. It also includes related links, extensions, an online glossary and a list of related AP Environmental Science topics.


text:
CEP Announces Reilly Award Winners
The second annual William K. Reilly Awards for Environmental Leadership will be presented at an event on April 24, 2014, on the American University campus in Washington, D.C. The event will honor award winners Daniel C. Esty, former Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, Executive Director of the Children's Environmental Health Network, for their contributions to innovations in environmental policy. At the event Senator Bob Graham will deliver a keynote address, Bill Reilly will provide remarks and graduate students from the School of Public Affairs will be awarded scholarships.
Award Winners
Daniel Esty is the Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale University and serves as the Director of the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Center for Business and Environment at Yale. From March 2011 through January 2014, Mr. Esty took a leave of absence from Yale to serve as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Before joining Yale, Daniel Esty was a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and held senior positions in the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2002, Mr. Esty received the American Bar Association Award for Distinguished Achievement in Environmental Law and Policy for "pioneering a data-driven approach to environmental decision-making" and developing the global Environmental Sustainability Index.
Nse Obot Witherspoon serves as Executive Director for the Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN). Her leadership has been integral to directing and organizing the CEHN's strategic plan to serve as the "Voice for Children's Environmental Health" in Washington, D.C., for over the past decade. Ms. Witherspoon's dedication to children's environmental health made her a key leader within the field. She also serves as a member of the Friends of Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, a strategy advisor for the California Breast Cancer Prevention Initiatives, and a board member for the Pesticide Action Network of North America.
Keynote Speaker
Senator Bob Graham is the former two–term governor of Florida and served for 18 years in the United States Senate. This is combined with 12 years in the Florida legislature for a total of 38 years of public service. Bob Graham retired from public service in January 2005, following his Presidential campaign in 2004.
Bob Graham is recognized for his leadership on issues ranging from education, economic development, healthcare, environmental preservation and his service on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence — including eighteen months as chairman in 2001–2002.
After retiring from public life, Senator Graham served for a year as a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
In recent years, Senator Graham was appointed by the President to Co-Chair of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. This followed his service as a Commissioner on the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, as Chairman of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism and his service as a member of the CIA External Advisory Board.
Currently he is co-chairman of Oil Spill Commission Action project which continues to provide oversight of the BP Deepwater Horizon Commission, and is the chair of the Board of Overseers of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University Florida.
Graham was a founder of the Florida Conservation Coalition, an organization to promote effective and sustained land and water management policies Florida.
Senator Graham is also the author of several books including America: The Owner's Manual, which teaches the skills of civic participation, Intelligence Matters, about 9/11 and the run up to the Iraq War from the perspective of the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Keys to the Kingdom, a novel of suspense which draws upon his background in government and intelligence.


text:
I am from China and I decided to have a forth language as Latin(My first foreign language is English, at the same time, I can speak a little Japenese). Here in my university, hardly can I find any resource available for me to start my journey to the passed brilliant Roman Times. Thus I turned to the Internet.
Sincerely, I hope I am able to have a good time here and make a progress at the same time.
I love to look at the stars at night, so I picked a name from the constellations as my username.
Books and Movies kill really a lot of my spare time.
Wish to make friends with you.