text:
You are hereHome ›
Narrow Search
Now showing results 1-10 of 67
This 12-page educational comic book introduces readers to the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission. Using the Japanese anime art style, the comic book explains the satellite technology and the mission goals and applications. Supplemental... (View More) materials to support the story include an overview of the GPM mission, a description of the satellite and its instruments, examples of the data it collects, descriptions of some of the constellation partners, and a glossary of science terms used in the comic. Links are provided to additional related resources, including a template for learners to create their own comic. The Japanese anime/manga style of art was chosen because the GPM mission is a collaboration between NASA and JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. (View Less)
This series of laboratory lessons and activities uses authentic solar imagery and data to introduce students to solar science. Students are asked to explore details in imagery, including how to deal with the issues of noise and resolution, and... (View More) understand scale. They are introduced to the concept of space weather and how that affects both observing instruments and the Earth. Students learn about spectra, how helium and coronium were discovered, and go on to explore real spectra from the Sun. Most activities are mathematically based, and targeted for grades 9-10. Imagery is included from NASA/ESA's SOHO mission, NASA's SDO mission, and Japan's Hinode satellite. (View Less)
Materials Cost: Free
Emphasizing the synergies between science and engineering, these video clips highlight the research of professional ocean scientists and engineers in various disciplines. The clips are accompanied by additional relevant content including images,... (View More) data visualizations, graphs, animations, and other information. Content has been organized into more than a dozen thematic areas such as Solving Old Problems with New Technology and Small Scale Observations and Large Scale Ideas. All content has been aligned with science and engineering practices from the Next Generation Science Standards, including "asking questions and solving problems" and "planning and carrying out investigations," providing applicable resources for teachers who want to provide role models of effective practice for their students. (View Less)
Materials Cost: Free
This is a collection of mathematics problems relating to the moons of the solar system. Learners will use simple proportional relationships and work with fractions to study the relative sizes of the larger moons in our solar system, and explore how... (View More) temperatures change from place to place using the Celsius and Kelvin scales. (View Less)
Materials Cost: Free
This activity allows participants to build a paper model of the GPM Core Observatory and learn about the technology the satellite uses to measure precipitation from space. Directions explain how to cut, fold and glue the individual pieces together... (View More) to make the model. The accompanying information sheet has details about the systems in the satellite including the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR), the GPM Microwave Imager (GMI), the High Gain Antenna, avionics and star trackers, propulsion system and solar array, as well as a math connection and additional engineering challenges. (View Less)
Materials Cost: 1 cent - $1 per group of students
This is a lesson about the solar wind, Earth's magnetosphere, and the Moon. Participants will work in groups of two or three to build a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system. They will use the model to demonstrate that the Earth is protected from... (View More) particles streaming out of the Sun, called the solar wind, by a magnetic shield called the magnetosphere, and that the Moon is periodically protected from these particles as it moves in its orbit around the Earth. Participants will also learn that the NASA ARTEMIS mission is a pair of satellites orbiting the Moon that measure the intensity of solar particles streaming from the Sun. (View Less)
In this lesson, learners will first watch a video about the orbit and formation of the MMS satellites to learn about their flight configuration. After, they will research similar facts about other types of satellites. Next, learners will compute the... (View More) volume of MMS' tetrahedral flight configuration and investigate how the tetrahedral volume changes as the satellites change positions. Finally, they will create a report that outlines their findings. This activity requires student access to internet accessible computers. This is lesson three in the MMS Mission Educator's Instructional Guide, which uses examples from the mission to introduce mathematics (focusing on geometry) in a real-world context. The lessons use the 5E instructional cycle. Note: MMS launched March 12, 2015. For the latest science and news, visit the MMS Mission Website under Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page). (View Less)
In this lesson, learners will first use computers to research and learn how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Next, they will calculate the surface area of solar panels board a satellite and their total power generated in various... (View More) positions of the satellite, given the dimension of the panels. After, learners will organize and write a report summarizing the information about the MMS mission satellites. This activity requires student access to internet accessible computers. This is lesson four of the MMS Mission Educator's Instructional Guide, which uses examples from the mission to introduce mathematics (focusing on geometry) in a real-world context. The lessons use the 5E instructional cycle. Note: MMS launched March 12, 2015. For the latest science and news, visit the MMS Mission Website under Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page). (View Less)
Students will use NASA's Global Climate Change website to research five of the key indicators (vital signs) of Earth's climate health. These indicators are: global surface temperature, carbon dioxide concentrations, sea level, Arctic sea ice, and... (View More) land ice. They will use this information, shared in their expert groups, to create an informative poster about their assigned key indicator. The poster will be used by other groups to learn about all five of the key indicators and how Earth scientists use these indicators to analyze changes in Earth's climate. The lesson plan uses the 5E instructional sequence. (View Less)
Students will learn about the twin STEREO spacecraft and how they are being used to track solar storms through reading a NASA press release and viewing a NASA eClips™ video segment. Then students will examine data to learn more about the frequency... (View More) and speed of solar storms traveling from the Sun to Earth. This activity is part of the Space Math multimedia modules that integrate NASA press releases, NASA archival video, and mathematics problems targeted at specific math standards commonly encountered in middle school textbooks. The modules cover specific math topics at multiple levels of difficulty with real-world data and use the 5E instructional sequence. (View Less)


text:
Justice Grover Versus Justice Oscar
Scalia and Breyer sell very different constitutional worldviews.
If judicial confirmation hearings in the Senate were one-tenth as illuminating as last night's debate between Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer at the Capitol Hilton, there would be a booming market for Supreme Court action figurines. Co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society and the Federalist Society (the Birkenstocks and bow ties of the legal universe), the debate has Breyer and Scalia whacking their way through the possibility of "justice," the limitations of constitutional history, and, throughout the evening—the possibility of persuasion.
The justices agree more than they differ, and they agree about nothing so much as the extent to which they agree. They agree in the majority of the cases they decide, and they agree that "judicial activist" is a stupid label. They agree that religion cases are hard and that judicial minimalism is overrated. Still, when you're sitting close enough to see that Supreme Court justices actually wear socks, their differences are stark. From the moment he takes the stage, Justice Breyer looks outward. He shifts in his seat constantly to catch the eye of the moderator, ABC's Jan Crawford Greenburg, and then to make eye contact with individual audience members. When Scalia speaks, Breyer nods and bobs. Justice Scalia turns inward, folding up his arms and gazing raptly into the middle distance. As Breyer speaks, Scalia first smirks, then giggles, then sort of erupts with a rebuttal, usually aimed right at the tips of his shoes. Where Breyer is ever striving to connect to the world, Scalia is happiest in his head. Throughout the debate, Breyer continues to measure, aloud, whether he and Scalia are "making progress." Scalia laughs that Breyer's hopes for the evening are too high.
Scalia is charming and—as ever—riotously funny. For each time Breyer says his own constitutional approach is "complicated" or "hard," Scalia retorts that his is "easy as pie" and a "piece of cake." And if this debate mirrors a marketplace of ideas, Breyer will make the sale through the earnest personal connection of a Wal-Mart greeter, while Scalia opts for the aloof certainty of the Tiffany's salesman: "Sure, you can buy some other, cheaper constitutional theory, but really. Ew."
Each of the justices explains how he approaches a case: Breyer has six interpretive tools—text, history, tradition, precedent, the purpose of a statute, and the consequences. In his view, it's a mistake to ignore the last two. Scalia replies that to look at either the purpose or the consequence of a statute is to invite subjectivity and beg the question.
Scalia bristles when Crawford Greenburg quotes back a line about the "living Constitution" being "idiotic." "You are misquoting me," he says. "I was describing the argument in favor of the living Constitution—that it's a living organism that must grow or become brittle and snap." And he can't resist adding, "That is idiotic." He observes that there is a difference between applying the Constitution to a changing world—to television and the Internet, say—and to "morphing" old ideas to mean precisely their opposite. How could a Constitution that clearly allowed for the death penalty now explicitly prohibit it? "That's the living Constitution I am talking about, and it's the one I wish would die."
Breyer points out that the constitutional language of "cruel and unusual" is not clear, before chuckling, "I was making a lot more progress before." Breyer describes the job of justices as patrolling the boundaries—making certain the legislature doesn't "go too far" at the margins. The words of the Constitution "don't explain themselves," he says. Scalia retorts that the Bill of Rights itself sets out the limitations on legislatures and that a majority set out these limitations when it ratified the Constitution. Those are the real boundaries, not the boundaries invented by each new generation of jurists.
Breyer says that if the only thing that matters is historical truths from the time of the Constitution, "we should have nine historians on the court." Scalia says, "It's not my burden to prove originalism is perfect. It's just my burden to prove it's better than anything else." He adds that a court of nine historians sounds better than a court of nine ethicists.
The justices enter into a side skirmish over the high court's religion jurisprudence—a skirmish that launches Scalia into a delicious impression of the Frenchman who described to him the difference between France and America: "Justice Scalia," he minces, "France is a country with 300 cheeses and two religions. The United States is a country with two cheeses and 300 religions."
Breyer cracks up: "But why does the Frenchman have an Italian accent?"
Both justices agree the words activist judge are basically useless. "An insult," says Breyer. A "conclusory label," says Scalia. Asked if he ever calls Breyer an activist, Scalia quips: "I would never call him that to his face."
Breyer selects Brown v. Board of Education as a case that was criticized as activist but is today recognized as a correct application of the Equal Protection clause. It's an odd choice in light of the desegregation cases argued at the court just this week. Brown's indisputable "correctness" has, after all, possibly laid the groundwork for its own demise.
Both justices agree that Chief Justice John Roberts' affection for narrower, unanimous cases is probably mistaken: says Scalia, "If you wanted to decide almost nothing at all and decide the case on such a narrow ground that it will be of very little use to the bar in the future, you can always get nine votes." He notes that it helps the bar not at all to have cases decided on narrow technicalities. Breyer agrees that you don't want nine votes just to have nine votes. Scalia also disputes Roberts' distaste for "boldness" in opinion writing: "The law doesn't have to be dull," he grins, explaining that he writes his dissents for the case books. "Originalism used to be an orthodoxy," he sighs. "Now, there are only two certified originalists on the court, myself and Justice Thomas." He waves his arm hopelessly at the 900 assembled lawyers. "I don't hope to persuade you. It's too late for you guys." But he says he's still hoping to win over the law students.
Here is where Breyer reveals just how much these men truly differ. Because, says he, he writes his dissents to persuade. His cell phone erupts here. He describes how after finishing each dissent, he proclaims to his wife that "this time it will really persuade them." He laughs, explaining that over time, that always changes to a hope that he'll persuade them and then to regret that it didn't. Scalia offers the view that nobody at Supreme Court case conferences is persuaded by the other justices. Breyer thinks his colleagues' minds can be changed with good arguments.
Breyer celebrates the benefits of the many diverse and contrasting views at the high court. Scalia mourns the fact that they don't all share Scalia's views. The discussion is broad and deep, collegial and frank. And as we always knew from oral argument, there are miles and miles separating Scalia's elegantly simple interpretive worldview from Breyer's murkier, more hopeful one. Stephen Breyer's jurisprudential Grover—sweet and optimistic and eager-to-please—is working the room, confident he'll sell us on his constitutional theory, one lawyer at a time. And Antonin Scalia's constitutional Oscar the Grouch—frustrated and misunderstood, yet somehow more lovable for it—doesn't even try to close the deal. He doesn't need us to vindicate him. He's confident history will do that.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
June 26. 2014 2:30PM
Supreme Court strikes down Mass. abortion buffer zones; Gov. Hassan says state reviewing ruling
State House Bureau
— Gov. Maggie Hassan said the U.S. Supreme Court decision that Massachusetts' abortion buffer zone law is unconstitutional needs to be reviewed to determine what effect, if any, it wil have on New Hampshire's recently approved law.
"New Hampshire's law is different than Massachusetts', but we will closely review today's decision to determine its impact, if any, on our state," she said.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Massachusetts law is unconstitutional because it overly restricts the 1st Amendment rights to free speech and assembly.
A New Hampshire law Hassan signed earlier this month establishes a 25-foot buffer zone around facilities where abortions are performed. The law allows for flexible buffer zones tailored to the facility.
The Massachusetts law the court ruled against established a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion facilities.
The Supreme Court ruled that law was too restrictive when the state has other options to address clashes between anti-abortion and pro-abortion advocates outside clinics and to protect patients from intimidation and interference.
Supporters of New Hampshire's law said earlier it addressed some of the issues raised during Supreme Court arguments on Massachusetts' law.


text:
RCERT has an excellent and fully functional Training and Placement centre. The T and P centre has adequate infrastructure comprising of Group Discussion and Interview rooms. The placement cell is equipped with Computer with Internet facility. The placement cell maintains a database of all the registered students with all the relevant details and information of companies visiting the campus. A large number of companies visit the campus every year and recruit eligible students from the campus. The number of students placed through recruitment activity is increasing every year.We had the good fortune of being visited by core companies specific to each domain such as Lafarge (India), Kirloskar Oil Engines and Heidelberg Cement for Mechanical and Industrial & Production. Honeywell, L & T for Electrical and Electronics. For Computer science and Information Technology also many dream companies such as InfoSys, Satyam, TechMahindra, Quad, CapGemini.
Prof. Bireshwar Ganguly
Prof. Charanjeet Dadiyala
T&P Officer
Email:- email@example.com


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
By LOU ELLIOTT JONES
Almost two weeks ago the Bronson Area Chamber of Commerce political rally was a pretty calm affair with candidates talking about themselves and what they would do to be elected.
Last Friday, in a political rally sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5625 the words were more heated in several races.
Army Spec. Clarence Williams III, of Brooksville, was killed when his military police unit was attacked in Afghanistan on July 8. Six soldiers died in the attack.
His body was brought from McDill Air Force Base in Tampa before traveling on U.S. Highway 19 to Carnegie Funeral Home in Chiefland.
Residents from throughout Levy County turned out to honor the soldier who was said to have a ready smile and hoped to follow in his father's footsteps by joining the Florida Highway Patrol.
Public workshops on rule development for statewide consumptive use permitting consistency ("CUPcon") will be hosted in August by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Suwannee River Water Management District (District).
The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7 at the District headquarters, 9225 County Road 49 in Live Oak. The second will be held in Chiefland on Wednesday, August 8 at the Tommy Usher Community Center, 506 SW 4th Ave. Both meetings will begin at 9 a.m. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Groundwater levels in parts of Levy and surrounding counties are up, according to the Suwannee River Water Management District.
Tropical storms Beryl and Debbie dumped unprecedented amounts of rain in the area, helping to alleviate record drought and plummeting groundwater levels. The average rainfall throughout the district in June, according to SRWMD, was about 18.4 inches, which set a new record.
The Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges will hold a Group Paddle and Picnic in the town of Suwannee on Saturday, July 28. Join us for an easy (beginners welcome), short (3.8 miles, two hours), fresh water paddle on Lock Creek, through Riverine swamp along the Suwannee River.
The National FFA organization has a motto that goes like this: "Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve."
The "learning to do" part of FFA happens in the classroom. It includes the lessons from books and videos, lectures, reading and writing assignments, sharing experiences etc.
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge invites the public to an open house on Seahorse Key on Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enhance your summer by getting the family outdoors into the spectacular Cedar Keys. Bring your camera, fish a little, walk along the beach and enjoy the exhibits.
Mayor Gene Hodges opened the City Commission meeting by informing all present that the City of Cedar Key was short on cash. Commissioner Scott Denison inquired into the city's readiness to switch to using QuickBooks accounting software by the new fiscal year beginning October 1. Deputy Clerk Teresa George said that she felt comfortable that QuickBooks would be up and running for the new fiscal year.
Fire Chief Robert Robinson gave a status update on the distribution of water throughout the city.
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge invites the public to an open house on Seahorse Key on Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Enhance your summer by getting the family outdoors into the spectacular Cedar Keys. Bring your camera, fish a little, walk along the beach and enjoy the exhibits.
By Peggy Herrick
Copyright © 2018
The Cedar Key Beacon is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Levy County and Cedar Key Florida, and the surrounding area.


text:
Thierry • wrote:Looks like Oden is back? Hopefully he goes through the season without any injuries.
mrmoves20 wrote:Nice game from Oden playing like that. Knight is actually playing like a star. A monster 17 Assists for him. Dude, he is a MONSTER. haha
Sit wrote:Valor wrote:Sit wrote:Valor wrote:Boooooooooooooooooooooo
About what?
Beating my Bulls, Brandon Knight actually looking legit, and the Pistons in general
I know you hate the Pistons. It's funny. How will you continue following this story? hahaha
Valor wrote:Sit wrote:Valor wrote:Sit wrote:Valor wrote:Boooooooooooooooooooooo
About what?
Beating my Bulls, Brandon Knight actually looking legit, and the Pistons in general
I know you hate the Pistons. It's funny. How will you continue following this story? hahaha
I'll enjoy every loss
Nice chapter, prob the only time I'll like you guys winning and Stuckey being good I guess - when they beat Lebron
Who got injured again? (p.s. I don't think you can get anyone good via trade tbh, there's nobody on your squad that can get a star player in return)
dare wrote:nice read as always
Sit wrote:Who said anyone got injured...
As for trade - I don't have anyone good on my squad to get a star in return but I do have assets (i.e. huge expiring contracts x 2).
Woogie98 wrote:Bro sweet story as usual..I have been slacking on my NLSC coverage as of late because of school, but can't wait to be the number 1 pick!
Oden Injured Four Minutes Into Game
1 January 2013
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Just when 'the comeback' had made it into the New Year, bad luck had to strike! Greg Oden of the Detroit Pistons just cannot seem to catch a break. He was injured 4 minutes into his first game action of 2013. This time it was not one of his suspect knees but his big toe.
Oden went up for a rebound against DeMarcus Cousins. He grabbed his lone rebound of the game but Cousins landed on top of his right foot. Oden pushed Cousins out of the way and jumped up and down before crashing over. The Pistons medical staff was quickly on the scene and Oden was carried off on a stretcher for precautionary reasons.
A quick examination cleared him of any damage to his knees and a diagnosis of a broken toe. He is expected to be sidelined for up to a month.
Oden was understandably disappointed after the game. "We were just joking last night that karma was going to get back at me because I originally planned to come back in January and coming back early meant that I've used up all my bad luck," Oden said, "I can't believe that I actually did get injured pretty much as soon as I got out on the court."
"We are of course sad that Greg went down," Coach Lawrence Frank said, "Greg was playing really well and he filled in admirably for the other Greg (Monroe) when he was out. We are just hoping for a speedy recovery."
Cousins was asked about his involvement and he replied, "I don't care about Greg Oden. "
mrmoves20 wrote:Oden's 24 year old body is like a 50 year old man's. Tough luck, man. Good luck... And I like Cousins' reply lol
Woogie98 wrote:-____________- BOGUS!!!!! I was rooting for him to be great for the team, but noooooo he just had to go ahead and get injured!!
Detroit Pistons: First Trimester At-A-Glance
Team Report
Record: 14-19
Division: 4th
Conference: 12th
Games Behind 8th: 3GB
Key Pistons
SG Rodney Stuckey 16.3 PPG 3.4 RPG 5.4 APG
PG Brandon Knight 15.7 PPG 4.5 RPG 7.9 APG 1.2 SPG
C Greg Monroe 14.5 PPG 8.7 RPG 1.0 BPG
C Greg Oden 7.4 PPG 5.7 RPG
The Pistons were off to a hot start at the beginning of the season before reality checked in and the team realised that it was in for a long season. The injury bug struck down half the team's rotation with Rudy Fernandez, Tayshaun Prince, Jonas Jerebko, and Greg Oden all having spent time on the IR List. The team's biggest casualty was Greg Monroe though and the Pistons suffered their worst stretch of the season with him out.
Monroe's absence saw the Pistons drop very far below .500 as Detroit was 3-6 without him. Since his return, the Pistons have been 5-2 and that included an impressive 96-95 win against the Miami Heat. Monroe (24 pts, 15 reb, 5 ast, 5 blk, 10-14 FG) and Knight (22 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 6-14 FG, 5-9 3PT, 5-10 FT) proved instrumental in dispatching the Heat and that was fitting as both have been consistent all season. Knight has been particularly impressive with some spectacular playmaking to start the season.
League Standings*
1. Heat 11-3
2. Wizards 11-3
3. Bulls 10-4
4. Bucks 9-5
5. Nets 9-6
6. Hawks 8-6
7. Sixers 9-7
8. Pacers 8-8
- - - - - - - - - -
9. Cavaliers 8-8
10. Knicks 7-8
11. Celtics 7-9
12. Magic 6-9
13. Raptors 6-11
14. Pistons 6-11
15. Bobcats 5-10
1. Thunder 14-3
2. Jazz 11-6
3. Nuggets 10-7
4. Clippers 8-7
5. Timberwolves 8-7
6. Suns 8-9
7. Kings 7-8
8. Lakers 7-9
- - - - - - - - - -
9. Grizzlies 6-8
10. Spurs 7-10
11. Mavericks 6-10
12. Hornets 5-9
13. Rockets 5-10
14. Warriors 5-10
15. Trailblazers 5-11
*NB: Sorry as I did not record the records of the teams as at the end of December 2012. These records are accurate as at the end of November 2012. I will post updated Standings at All-Star Weekend when the time comes
Monthly Awards
Player of the Month
November 2012
East: Brandon Jennings MIL 21.7 PPG 4.4 RPG 8.7 APG 2.2 SPG
West: Dwight Howard LAL 25.2 PPG 12.5 RPG 2.0 BPG
December 2012
East: Carmelo Anthony NY 30.2 PPG 6.7 RPG 3.5 APG
West: Kevin Durant OKC 27.8 PPG 7.5 RPG 3.3 APG 1.6 SPG 1.4 BPG
Rookie of the Month
November 2012
East: Bradley Beal WAS 14.6 PPG 4.9 RPG 2.0 APG 1.3 SPG
West: Damian Lillard POR 16.3 PPG 3.4 RPG 5.5 APG 1.6 SPG
December 2012
East: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist CHA 15.6 PPG 7.3 RPG 1.2 SPG 1.0 BPG
West: Anthony Davis NO 14.6 PPG 8.5 RPG 2.2 BPG
League Leaders
Postion. Name Team Stat *R=Rookie
1. Carmelo Anthony OKC 30.2
2. Kevin Durant NY 27.8
3. Kevin Love MIN 26.4
4. Russell Westbrook OKC 26.2
5. Kobe Bryant LAL 24.9
6. Monta Ellis MIL 24.9
7. Derrick Rose CHI 24.2
8. Dwyane Wade MIA 23.9
9. Danny Granger IND 23.4
10. Josh Smith ATL 22.2
1. Blake Griffin LAC 12.1
2. Kevin Love MIN 11.5
3. Al Jefferson UTH 10.8
4. Joakim Noah CHI 10.8
5. Thomas Robinson SAC 10.8 R
1. Kyle Lowry TOR 9.2
2. Jason Kidd NY 9.0
3. John Wall WAS 9.0
4. Steve Nash LAL 8.9
5. Brandon Jennings MIL 8.7
1. Kyle Lowry TOR 2.5
2. Chris Paul NOH 2.4
3. Monta Ellis MIL 2.4
4. Brandon Jennings 2.2
5. Jrue Holiday PHI 2.1
1. Javale McGee DEN 2.0
2. Roy Hibbert IND 1.9
3. Brook Lopez BKN 1.8
4. Tyson Chandler NY 1.8
5. Josh Smith ATL 1.8
1. Kevin Durant OKC 28.0
2. Russell Westbrook OKC 26.7
3. Dwight Howard ORL 25.9
4. Kevin Love MIN 25.7
5. Dwyane Wade MIA 25.0
newc wrote:Anthony got traded for Durant?
Lamrock wrote:Funny to see Oden getting hurt. Hope you can make a run to get back in the playoff picture once your guys recover.
mpac wrote:go for the 8th seed!
Deadline to declare for NBA Draft: Conclusion of first round of NBA Playoffs
Points updated to make it easier for entry
Enter NBA Draft as a projected undrafted prospect: 2
Enter NBA Draft as a projected second round pick: 5
Enter NBA Draft as a projected first round pick: 8
To raise your player's rating by 5 in a skill based attribute: 3
To raise your player's rating by 5 in a physical based attribute: 5
Complain about the coach: 1
Complain about a teammate: 2
Demand a trade: 3
Demand a trade and provide a shortlist of destinations: 4
Demand a trade and choose your next destination: 5
These points have been calculated as at 26 November 2012:
Martti – 9
Justine. – 8
dare – 6
Lamrock – 5
Dmastawwe – 4
newc - 4
Houndy – 3
Valor – 3
Mattan - 3
Phil89 - 2
hova - 2
Thierry – 2
mrmoves20 – 1
The X -1
Woogie98 – 1
mpac - 1
badreligionau – 1
King Mellow - 1
Cruzzerr - 0
mp3 – 0
Lamrock got 3 points for being the first to post the correct guess.
Newc got 2 points for the correct guess.
Everyone else got 1 point for participation.
Brendon Jennings
Tyreke Evans
John Wall
Kyrie Irving
DeMarcus Cousins
Brook Lopez
Josh Smith
Al Jefferson
Monta Ellis
All of the above guys could become first time NBA All-Stars. Please decide who made it and who did not make it to the All-Star Game. Deadline is when the rosters are announced by me.
Martti. wrote:Wall, Smith, Lopez, Ellis and Irving made it.
Lamrock wrote:Option 3: Sim to wherever you were in the season, rigging certain simmed games to ensure your record stays the same as it is.
Return to Basketball Video Game Stories
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests


text:
I heard that some bras make your breasts stop growing. Is that true?
Bras shape and position your breasts, but they don't make them grow or stop growing. When girls begin puberty, their breasts start growing. A bra can help a girl feel more comfortable with these two new body parts. Some girls might prefer a tank that has a shelf bra inside, while others might want a traditional bra. The kind of bra — or the decision to wear no bra at all — won't affect breast size.
See more Personal Questions
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995-
Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.


text:
GOP: After extreme vetting, bill would offer citizenshipBy FRANCO ORDONEZ and BRIAN MURPHY
McClatchy Washington Bureau
September 24. 2017 9:46PM
WASHINGTON — Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., will introduce a bill Monday that would provide a path to citizenship for as many as 2.5 million young undocumented immigrants, but one that is long and would involve "extreme vetting."
Tillis and co-sponsor James Lankford, R-Okla., will pitch the plan — which they call a "conservative Dream Act" — as "merit-based" relief that must be earned, " and, critically, not "amnesty," according to Republican talking points obtained by McClatchy.
But unlike other merit-based immigration proposals that limit new immigrants from entering the country based on their job skills, this proposal would limit who can remain in the country based on their years of American education, work experience or military service.
"Choosing between either mass deportation ... or blanket amnesty is a false choice," the lawmakers argue, according to the talking points. "There is a third option: an organized process by which talented and hardworking young Americans can earn legal status."
All applicants would have to pass medical examinations and be "extreme vetted." The vetting would include three separate rounds of security and background checks to ensure that the applicants have no criminal history and pose no national security threat. The first check would happen when the immigrant enters the program, followed by a second check after five years.
The third check comes after 15 years, if and when the immigrant applies to become a citizen.
The bill differs from previous iterations of the Dream Act, which failed to pass a Democratic-controlled Senate in 2010. The Tillis-Lankford bill has a longer time frame and has a more expansive list of disqualifying crimes, for example.
"There needed to be a fresh new examination of what a Dream Act should look like, specifically from a conservative angle. This is a new, unique attempt," said Matthew La Corte, immigration policy analyst at Niskanen Center, a libertarian research group which has been working with Tillis on the legislation. "Going back to the same, stale, tired Dream Act didn't seem like it was something to go back to on the policy side or the political side."
Republicans see the Tillis plan as the best chance yet to protect young undocumented immigrants who will soon be facing deportation after Trump ordered the end of the Obama-era deferred action program known as DACA that allowed about 800,000 young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally by their parents to have work permits.
Trump gave Congress six months to come up with a solution before the DACA protections are phased out next year. But he also said he wants Congress to deliver a large immigration package that includes not only a fix for the DACA beneficiaries, but also funding for a border wall.
That's why immigration advocates are already skeptical of the Tillis-Lankford proposal. The legislation is unlikely to be brought to the floor as a stand-alone measure because the Republican authors want to use it to draw Democrats to the table to discuss border security measures.
"Simply, Congress cannot pass any border security package without finding a way to entice a small group of Democrats to join the bill," the authors argue, based on the talking points.
The proposal has received support from influential leaders in the business community who see it as the best opportunity to protect DACA beneficiaries who will soon be in line for deportation.


text:
William was Clinical Supervisor at the Cancer Support and Education Center, Menlo Park, California, for nine years, and has led inspirational retreats and workshops with hundreds of people across North America, Hawaii and New Zealand. He has taught in the School of Public Health at the UC Berkeley and several other universities. With a special talent for interpreting complex health information, he has provided consumer advocacy content for CNN Health, WebMD and HealthWorld Online. He is also a Senior Editor of the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (NaturalStandard.com) which provides evidence-based content to Intelihealth and CancerSource.
His books include Partners in Healing: Simple Ways to Offer Support, Comfort and Care to a Loved One Facing Illness (Shambhala, December, 2008), The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine (Warner), Subtle Energy (Warner), and Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Perigee). He was executive producer of the DVD program Touch, Caring and Cancer: Simple Instruction for Family and Friends. William received his PhD. and an MPH from the UC Berkeley where he was a Murphy Fellow of the American Cancer Society. He received clinical training at the Menninger School of Psychiatry and Harvard's Mind/Body Medical Institute.


text:
- kids
- coats & jackets
boys' coats & jackets
- Gender:boys
- from$38.24after couponwas $80 - $85
Arizona Boys Midweight Motorcycle Jacket
- from$12.74after couponwas $30 - $38
Xersion Boys Lightweight Track Jacket
Shop Boys' Coats at JCPeneny
Shopping for boys' coats is easy at JCPenney. We always carry a wide collection of boys' jackets jackets for boys of all ages in in one place! With our assortment of coats for boys, you'll find the perfect jackets for every occassion. Columbia, ZeroXposure, Vertical, and many other brands have durable and stylish activity coats for boys of all ages. ZeroXposure coats are wind and water resistant. He can go hiking, biking, and camping in these sturdy jackets. He'll stay warm in the temperatures get a little cool. They also have zipper pockets, and self-adhesive straps on the sleeves. Your kids can stay connected to the family by keeping their phones safe in the interior media pocket. Carter's and IZOD always have classic jackets styles that are great for daily wear, and playing on the playground. Many of them come with a a nice warm lining, but the jackets aren't overly thick. Shop our boy's coats in the kid's department today.
Jackets for Boys: Find a Perfect Size, Style and Price
When it's time to shop for jackets for boys, parents are thinking about comfort and affordability. Kids are thinking about coolness and stylishness. How do you come to a happy compromise? Look no further than JCPenney! We have the perfect selection of affordable and stylish kids' coats by big brands and brands exclusive to JCPenney. Our numerous filters make it easy for you to narrow down our vast selection of coats to the ones that meet all of your criteria. Sort by age group, size, item type, brand, and warmth factor. The warmth factor selector is one of the best filters. It allows you to choose the level of warmth you need in a jacket: lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight.


text:
Seeking Ben Kennedy: a quest to find a mysterious Montana philanthropist
Ben Kennedy didn't talk a lot. He was never a family man. He liked having a beer or a cup of tea with his soup and seldom got around to bathing. He died essentially alone, a man without means and with few close friends.
He was born in 1922 in rural Belt, Mont., about 100 miles north of Helena, and died in 2009, just short of his 87th birthday. He served in the Army in World War II, and landed in Normandy about two weeks after the D-Day invasion. He stood about 5-foot-7 and was thin to the point of bony. Late in life, his long gray hair sprouted wildly from his head, and his beard grew thick and windblown about his face. His perpetual smile exposed a mouthful of ruined and missing teeth. He wore baggy long-sleeved shirts and polyester pants and shoes with Velcro straps and no socks. In Helena, where he lived for most of his life, he walked or biked virtually everywhere. He scavenged discarded newspapers and aluminum cans for recycling. Most people assumed he was homeless.
But Ben Kennedy left a mark on his adopted city. Every month for decades, he squirreled away money from his Social Security stipend, and gave sporadic handfuls of cash to a few environmental charities he thought mattered.
Nothing, Ben believed, should go to waste.
Sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s, Ben Kennedy wandered into the Montana office of The Nature Conservancy near downtown Helena. He stopped by the open door of its director at the time, Bob Kiesling.
Hi, Ben said. What is it you people do?
Who is this old fart asking questions? Bob remembers thinking. Then he recognized Ben as the old guy he had seen walking around town for years, collecting cans in a big plastic bag.
Ben sat down. Bob did all the talking. Ben listened. In fact, he paid rapt attention, Bob says. He didn't ask questions, just said That's good or I like that or That makes sense. He showed a clear understanding of environmental issues; he knew the effects of road building in national forests, and the importance of saving wildlife habitat.
On his way out of the office, Ben dove a hand into a pants pocket and pulled out four crumpled $100 bills. You know, I appreciate what you're doing, and I want to make a contribution to the effort, he said.
No, Ben, Bob said waving him off. Spend this on a meal, for God's sake. Keep it. Don't worry about us.
Ben, however, insisted.
Almost 10 years later, Brian Kahn, now host of the Montana public radio program Home Ground Radio, had a similar encounter. Brian had replaced Bob as director of the The Nature Conservancy office, and he kept his door open, too. One day, Ben asked to come in. Brian answered his questions about the group's work just as Bob had. He found Ben to be shy and self-effacing, soft-spoken but with a raspy voice. He was inquisitive and sharp, and never took his eyes off Brian. His questions weren't broad or detailed, and he seemed less interested in the program than in what Brian revealed about himself. After two or three questions, Brian had the impression that Ben had enough information to decide whether or not he was on the level. Later, when Brian learned that Ben knew Bob and had been giving money to the Conservancy for years, he concluded that Ben had dropped by to size him up as Bob's replacement.
Apparently, he approved. Ben gave Brian $200 in cash.
Brian's office stands just down the street from The Windbag Saloon & Eatery, a restaurant in Helena's downtown outdoor mall. The restaurant was a stopping-off point for Ben. He would stand at one end of the bar or the other and have one short glass of beer with some soup. He never entered the restaurant area. When he finished his beer, he would dump what foam remained into his soup bowl and scrape the bowl clean. He refused offers of a napkin and a coaster. He thought it was a waste of paper.
"You didn't small-talk Ben," says retired accountant Jerry Foley, 64 and a regular at The Windbag. "If you said, 'Hi, how you doing, Ben?' he'd throw it right back: 'Oh, I'm doing OK.' And that was that. You had to know him. And even after two to three years of knowing him, he was still not a big talker."
Ben was 79, about the same age as Jerry's father. He told Jerry he was gay and that he was thrown out of college when administrators found out. He had wanted to be a teacher. He felt, he told Jerry, that he got screwed.
Brian Kahn also knew Ben was gay. He recalls Ben saying only that it was "awkward." And then he'd laugh and smile. Ben would tell Brian that gay people should get an award as the solution to overpopulation. Then he'd laugh, kind of a "tee-hee" laugh. Not loud: A rural old-timer's laugh.
"Bigotry and hatred baffled Ben," Brian says. "Ben found it amusing without being funny. He'd say, 'I don't know how so-called Christians can say such and such.' " Then he'd shake his head and laugh that laugh again.
He was not, however, laughing towards the end of his life. When Brian last visited him in his apartment, Ben was frail and skeletal. He seemed confused and anxious -- standing up restlessly and then lying back down on his sleeping bag. He was worried, Brian thought, wondering whether the human race could survive all the problems facing it and the planet. He seemed pessimistic about the outcome.
In 2009, when Ben and his charitable work were mentioned in The New York Times, his story intrigued me. I had been a social worker before I chose journalism as a career, and had known many people living marginal lives, who, after they died, left surprising amounts of money to organizations that had helped them. I had never, however, known someone like Ben -- someone who gave money to agencies that did not offer him aid or assistance of any kind, and who consequently lived a virtually monastic life.
Why did he do it?
I went to Montana hoping to find out.
I asked his niece, Judith Gedrose, who believed that Ben's war experiences had disturbed him. Her mother, Ben's sister, told her that he changed after the war, but never elaborated despite Judith's questions. Judith tried to get Ben to talk about the war. But when she showed him photographs of France, he refused to look at them.
Her mother didn't like Ben, Judith said. Judith tried to engineer outings with brother and sister, but neither was interested. She never learned what caused the rift. Both her mother and uncle just shrugged when she asked.
Ben was estranged from the rest of his family, too. Judith attributed that to the death of his parents when Ben was still young. His mother died when he was 6, his father when he was 10. Ben's father had provided him and his eight siblings with trust funds, and they lived comfortably through the Depression. As a young man, Ben was clean-shaven and wore pressed shirts. Except for a brother who stayed in Belt to operate a hardware store, the rest of the family left town.
Ben was different, his sister Izzy, 87, said from a Butte nursing home. Not as a child, but when he got older. She didn't say if she was referring to Ben's appearance, or to the fact that he was gay. We grew up and went our separate ways, she said.
Ben never fully explained why he was so devoted to conservation. People who knew that he was gay were intrigued that a man of his generation was fairly comfortable being out of the closet, that he supported gay rights and yet spent what little money he had on environmental causes. "We live on the planet," he told Brian Kahn. "We have to take care of it. It makes sense."
"Ben was a homespun philosopher," Brian says. "He was not interested in the details of political theory. He heard ideas, phrases, tested them against the experiences of his own life and reached conclusions. He had a simple morality."A few months before he died, Ben called Bob and said he felt weak. "Can you check on me?" he asked. Bob came over and brought him some soup. "Eat the soup, Ben," he said. Ben's eyes rolled back in his head and, before Bob could catch him, he fell backwards. "His head hit the floor with a God-awful sound," says Bob. He was twitching. Bob called 911. Ben, he knew, did not want extraordinary measures taken to save him. He had drafted a living will with Bob but never authorized it.
I don't want to be here, Ben told Bob at the hospital.
He returned to his apartment and all but stopped eating.
It wasn't a complete fast until death, Bob says, but over a period of several months it gradually did him in. He was ready to go.
As his health declined, Ben gave Bob a key to his apartment so Bob could look in on him. Bob found Ben dead there on Dec. 2, 2009, lying on his side, half curled up on top of his sleeping bag. At first, Bob thought he was asleep. But when Ben didn't stir, Bob checked his pulse.
Bob stopped talking and we absorbed the silence between us over the phone. Ben remains a mystery to me, and perhaps to Bob as well. I don't know why he chose to live as he did. But I can say he made choices that led me to question my own priorities. I'm no longer in Montana, but his story continues to linger in my mind and give me pause.
After Ben died, Bob cleared his apartment. The other tenants sorted through the few things Ben owned; his sleeping bag, kitchen utensils, clothes, and took what they wanted.
Nothing went to waste.
J. Malcolm Garcia is the author of Khaarijee: A Chronicle of Friendship and War in Kabul (Beacon 2009), and Riding through Katrina with the Red Baron's Ghost (Kindle Edition 2012). His articles have been featured in Best American Travel Writing and Best American Nonrequired Reading.


text:
Emma Jane (E.J.) Rehm, 78 - August 13, 2011
Emma Jane "E.J." Rehm, 78, of Bonner Springs, KS, formerly of Gothenburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A private service will take place at a later date.
Rehm was born Feb. 19, 1933, at Gothenburg to Oliver and Ethel Norsworthy. In 1951, she graduated from Gothenburg High School and moved to Bonner Springs to live with her aunt and uncle, Rhoda and Ercel Frazier.
During the 1950s, she was employed as a secretary for the National Hereford Association in Kansas City, MO, and later Safeway Cereals at Bonner Springs.
A devoted wife and mother, she was always there when anyone in her family needed her, family members said. She was a talented crafter and adept with creativity and perseverance in fixing things.
Rehm was an avid birdwatcher and kept a list of all the species she had observed over the years. She studied her Bible daily and was a voracious reader, reading 30 or more books a year. She also loved crosswords and was an excellent cook, passing her culinary skills on to her son, Jeff. She loved the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, and never missed watching her beloved Kansas Jayhawks basketball team or the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.
Survivors include: her husband of 53 years, William F. Rehm, Jr.; daughters—Susan Rehm and Julie Rehm, both of Kansas City; sons—Bill (Susan) Rehm of Beaverton, OR, and Jeff Rehm of Bonner Springs; grandchildren—Hannah, William and Christopher Rehm of Beaverton; a sister, Margaret Ann Porter of Gothenburg; brother, Duane Norsworthy of Corpus Christi, TX.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Bonner Springs or the charity of choice.
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:
James Stephens
James Stephens (9 February 1882 - 26 December 1950 / Dublin)
» Click to list general statistics » OR, select a date :
The Glass Of Beer
The lanky hank of a she in the inn over there
Nearly killed me for asking the loan of a glass of beer:
May the devil grip the whey-faced slut by the hair
And beat bad manners out of her skin for a year.
read more >>
- Hits: Number of visitors who read the poem on the given date.
- Posts: Number of visitors who posted the poem to a friend (via e-mail) on the given date.
- Dates that have "0" hits may not be shown on the list.
- Dates, poems and poets that have "0" hits may not be shown on the list. Statistics are generated daily.


text:
Ewa Bathelier and Lorenzo Perrone Consider the Power of Absence in "Into the White"
Artsy Editorial
Ewa Bathelier's experience as a costume and set designer in the theater is clearly reflected in her signature acrylic paintings. Having spent her adult life in France, the artist focuses on one of the country's most famous cultural exports—ballet, specifically ballet attire. Light, free-floating, and symbolic, the primavera dresses, leotards, and tutus she depicts are thrown into relief by their monochrome backgrounds, though the garments conspicuously lack the bodies that are meant to inhabit them.
Polish, b. 1962


text:
Dealing With Rejection
I just counted up the number of rejections I received last week, by email and snail mail, and the total was eight. This was higher than normal, so it was definitely a banner week for my work to be passed on!
All of these rejections were for stage plays, both full-length and one-act, that I had submitted to a variety of theater companies and playwriting competitions across the country. This got me thinking about how my attitude towards, and response to, rejection has changed in the 25-plus years that I've been writing.
When I first started, fresh out of USC Film School, each rejection I received was extremely painful, like a dagger aimed straight at my heart. I was exclusively writing screenplays then, and every time one of my scripts was turned down by a studio or production company, it affected me profoundly. My typical response would be a deep melancholy that would last for several days. The rejection and the disappointment that accompanied it seemed to seep deeply into the marrow of my soul.
In retrospect, a lot of this had to do with the fact that I was just starting out in my writing career and every script seemed precious. And it wasn't just the script that was being rejected, it was me. Each rejection made me question whether I was really a writer or just another wannabe, a poseur.
In response to this crippling melancholia, I eventually evolved a different strategy for dealing with rejection – anger and dismissal. I built up a wall around my self-esteem by angrily dismissing whoever had rejected my script as an idiot or moron who was clueless about good writing. William Goldman's famous dictum from ADVENTURES IN THE SCREEN TRADE, "Nobody knows anything," became my mantra. In hindsight, I don't think it was much of an improvement to be walking around angry and bitter for a few days, as opposed to sad and depressed.
Fortunately, as the years passed and I continued to write, each piece became a little less precious, each rejection less a personal affront. I began to inure to rejection and to see it as an inevitable part of a writer's life. Writing stage plays really helped to bring this into focus because they are more of a renewable resource. Unlike a screenplay, a play is not limited to a single production.
All eight of the rejections I received last week were for plays that had previously been selected for production or for staged readings elsewhere. In other words, they had been winners of other competitions. One short play, ANYTHING ELSE?, had been one of six plays selected for production from 650 submissions in the 2010 Festival of One-Act Plays at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson, New York. I hadn't change a word of the play, yet it was turned down without comment last week by two other festivals. How is this possible?
The answer is obvious – it's all completely subjective and somewhat random. Every reader brings a different taste to the task of script evaluation. This particular lesson was brought home to me in dramatic fashion last year after I submitted another short play, a dark comedy entitled THE SURPRISE PARTY, to the Dubuque Fine Arts Players (DFAP) in Iowa for consideration in their National Playwriting Contest.
The play was not selected, but as part of the process the DFAP sent me the actual critique sheets of the two readers who evaluated my work. (These sheets are akin to the coverage that screenplays receive). Each reader evaluated my play on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best) in 10 different categories, so the maximum possible score was 100.
The first reader gave my play a perfectly respectable overall tally of 70. But the second scored it with an execrable total of 12.5! That's right – a total score of 12.5 out of 100, or an average of 1.25 out of 10 in each category. Reader Number 2 (I will refrain from calling him or her an idiot or a moron) obviously hated the play. Perhaps dark comedy doesn't play as well in some quarters of Dubuque, Iowa as it does in New York City – THE SURPRISE PARTY was later selected from several hundred submissions and produced at the 2010 International Cringefest here in Manhattan. How to account for this? It's all completely subjective and somewhat random. (This is my new mantra.)
I would be lying if I said that rejection had no effect on me these days. There is still genuine disappointment associated with it, but that seems normal to me. And it is usually brief, a matter of minutes rather than days. It is no longer crippling; it's just a part of the process.
The gifted playwright and screenwriter John Guare gave this clearheaded assessment in a November 14, 2010 article in The New York Times:
"What a long career does give you, during the long nights of thinking and rewriting, is a healthy perspective: As writers, we're always starting all over again," Mr. Guare said. "That's what I tell younger playwrights, that you have to learn how to live with despair, resentment, rejection and failure. Because if you can't, you need to find another line of work."
Sobering words, indeed, but somehow strangely inspiring. I have them framed above my writing desk.
Jeff Stolzer is a screenwriter, playwright and former question writer for Regis Philbin on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE. He is a proud member of the Writers Guild since 1991.
One Response to "Dealing With Rejection"
Anyone who writes professionally will get rejected a whole lot more than they get good news (Unless your last name is Sorkin or Fey). It's never fun, but the pain certainly does diminish over the years. And the occasional good news does make up for the many disappointments. Am waiting over the weekend to hear back about 4 separate Film and TV projects. Will be delighted if one comes through.


text:
A Personal Biography
Louisa May Alcott
A Personal Biography
In Louisa May Alcott, Susan Cheever, the acclaimed author of American Bloomsbury, returns to Concord, Massachusetts, to explore the life of one of its most iconic residents. Based on extensive research, journals, and correspondence, Cheever's biography chronicles all aspects of Alcott's life, from the fateful meeting of her parents to her death, just two days after that of her father. She details Bronson Alcott's stalwart educational vision, which led the Alcotts to relocate each time his progressive teaching went sour; her unsuccessful early attempts at serious literature, including Moods, which Henry James panned; her time as a Civil War nurse, when she contracted pneumonia and was treated with mercury-laden calomel, which would affect her health for the rest of her life; and her vibrant intellectual circle of writers and reformers, idealists who led the charge in support of antislavery, temperance, and women's rights.
Alcott's independence defied the conventional wisdom, and her personal choices and literary legacy continue to inspire generations of women. A fan of Little Women from the age of twelve, and a distinguished author in her own right, Cheever brings a unique perspective to Louisa May Alcott's life as a woman, a daughter, and a working writer.
- Simon & Schuster |
- 320 pages |
- November 2011


text:
Today, while you're celebrating International Women's Day by watching Daniel Craig in drag, it seems worthwhile to point out that it's also Feminist Coming Out Day – the day when we are all encouraged to embrace our secret, shamed opinion that human beings are deserving of equal social treatment and legal rights. I know this is difficult, so let me hold your hand and guide you through this confusing, daunting process.
See, there's a weird thing that happens when it comes to women and feminism. It turns out there are a lot of women out there who are afraid to label themselves as feminists. I don't personally care all that much if women don't want to have anything to do with feminism. I don't agree, but, hey, whatever. You do what you want. That's not the battle I'm here to fight. But I keep coming across instances where women say, "I'm not a feminist, but … [insert something so feminist it would make Gloria Steinem applaud]" thing, or try to clarify that they are okay with feminist principles but aren't "Feminazis or anything like that." This, my friends, needs to stop.
Now, I understand the word "feminism" has accrued various associations over the years, as well as a extremity of political stances that may or may not accurately reflect the woman in question. But I don't think that's any reason to run away scared. What are we scared of? That other people will jump to the wrong conclusions about who we are and what we think and what we're capable of because we use a certain word to describe ourselves? That we'll get sucked into a cult of cartoonish hairy-legged anarchists, because those are the only kind of people who are allowed to be feminists?
Fuck, as they say, that. People making wrong assumptions about you because they can't be bothered with finding out the truth can happen any day, and it probably does happen every day, on a thousand different counts. And you know what? It's their problem, not yours.
If there's really a problem here, it's with women who don't know the depth, diversity and modern movements associated with feminism today. There's a lot there, and, with the internet, it's all at your fingertips. Ignorance is not an excuse. Not to mention it's all there because of feminists who weren't willing to accept the status quo – yes, even the status quo on their own side. Feminism in our society is a growing, evolving body of thought, and it needs strong, brave thinkers to keep it fresh and moving forwards.
Feminism means you think it's bullshit that people have to follow separate and particular sets of rules and limits based on what sexual organs they were born with. That's it. It means both women and men should feel free to live, work and explore as best suits who they are as individuals and not what other people tell them they should simply because they are women or men. It means understanding that the reality of our society is not, nor has been, this way and that we need to work to make it different and better for everyone.
Take the word back and stand up for it. And let's not try to smother it with another label (like humanism) that's more comfortable and less "problematic." Dismissing individual experiences and identities because it's easier to deal with that way is not really a step forward. We should be able to be equal without having to made to be all the same. Don't try to erase the differences that make us proud to be unique individuals. Just help us work to erase the unfair consequences that result from trying to live honestly as those individuals.
So, woman up (yes, even if you're a man, because all this is the same stuff that prevents you from being recognized as feminists and benefiting from feminism yourselves, and we are by no means excluding transpeople here), own your feminism and don't let anyone else put you, or anyone else, down for doing so. Because if you can't do that, then, I guess maybe you're right – you're not a feminist.
Go to article!
Views: 581
Well Cara, I for one, say Rock the F*** on! Feminazi was a word made up by Rush Limbaugh, so that shit's out anyway. With legislators, mainly male, trying to make decisions about our actual physical bodies and what we can and cannot do with and about them, being on the forefront of our politics in 2011, it feels like I have gone back into a terrible time warp.
You are right. There are no excuses with all of the information available to us at our fingertips.
Not knowing what you are missing until it is gone is an awful way to find out what you had.
Great post...first off..I consider myself a feminist. Why some feel the f word is hard to say/swallow is beyond me? Why are some women afraid or ashamed to be a woman? We're the stronger gender, in many, many ways. Could I live in a man free world? Absolutely....women have been persecuted, tortured, degraded, demeaned, murdered, executed, confined to indoors (puritan life), belittled, beheaded, berated, rated, controlled, abused, loathed and many other adjectives, and not just by men. Religions hate us, they're afraid of us, cause they know who's got the goods (power), we're a threat to them (remember..most religions are founded and controlled by men).
I love being a woman...and I believe that women should do and/or use any means they feel the want to...to get what they want or need. Men do..right? That's one of the many reasons I loathe religion...they have "deities"...and deities typically have gender specific parts.....and that just snowballs into hate.
Araina, that was such an excellent piece to put up. It should have seemed so dated, and sadly it wasn't, but it was really powerful. Thank you.
This is old; I don't care. My generation seems to have forgotten what "feminism" is about. Not man-hate, not the crushing of family or the loss of what it means to "be a woman". Just the continued push for completely equal rights for all women, everywhere, always. For choice not dictated by what others find attractive, but what we ourselves want.
Feminism is a dirty word to my generation, and that needs to change. Now. There is nothing wrong with talking about women's issues and advocating for that equal treatment.
I am from the era of Germaine Greer, one of my heroes. I am a feminist - people forget that in the 1940's if a woman was working and then married, she had to leave work.
In my lifetime, I am 64, if an unmarried woman became pregnant, she was shunted off to the country, and her baby removed from her, never to be seen again. Things have changed, and the thirtyish and younger have no idea how much things have changed. They just haven't changed enough. Women getting raped on university campuses. What the... that is the thing, a bloke will rape or bonk anything that moves, if given the chance. That is what the young girls of today don't know. If they have sex, the bloke does not care what her name is, or how she feels - she is just another notch in his belt.
BUT since the rise of islam into western countries, I now support beaty contests, skirts that barely cover their bum, I think they are stupid, but that is better than anyone being controlled by men.
The old saying "I don't agree with what they do, but I will fight to the death for them to have the right to do it."
There are also Mormons indoctrinating women and are truly evil, then there is a group called the Christian Patriarchal Movement, the name explains itself - every modern religion known to man, including some sects in Buddhism hate women, so there is a long way to go.
The video is excellent and true, but women are watching this stuff, and buying this stuff - women are their own worst enemy - they are now competing with each other, which is totally against what nature intended. It is the sexually suggestive ads that I hate. They are for the men - women may know what the intention is, but will pose for this soft porn for the money.
I have bought up three children - and treated them all equally - my son had tea parties with his male friend, my daughter played baseball etc. They all reverted to whatever their gender was in their teenage years, so being gender neutral made no difference in the end.
It's only inadequate men who treat women with disdain - a male who is sure of himself treats women with respect, and will also fight for equal rights.


text:
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Inside a 10-foot-tall cylinder a few miles from the beach, actress Britt Robertson is chained to a bedpost.
The petite 23-year-old is being held captive by her (fictional) ex-boyfriend, a possessive young man named Junior who's played, with a kind of hair-swooping spaciness, by newcomer Alex Koch.
"I brought you some eggs," Koch tells Robertson in the scene, sounding at once nurturing and creepy.
Her wrists tightly bound, Robertson nonetheless lets her face soften from anger to seduction and helps him dress a wound. Koch replies with an attempt at reassurance. "Everything will go back to the way it was," he says, "as soon as we...


text:
Many posts here go into great detail about which services to lock down on *nix servers and which versions of security toolz to run such as tripwire and such. One area that seems to get neglect is SUID files, GUID files and world-writable files.
Whenever I am asked to prepare a *nix server, I *always* issue these commands to check and see which files are SUID,GUID and world-writable.
* For SUID:
find / -type f -perm -4000 -ls
** For GUID
find / type f -perm -2000 -ls
For World-Writable
find / -perm -2 -type f -print
You may ask, well, what is the significance of this? It's simple. If I'm looking to comprimise your server and I have exausted all the typical easy avenues, I will eventually begin looking for world writable filez in order to gain root access. In addition, I will certainly look for SUID files that programs use on your machine. Pay close attention to the /dev partition too as it is *very* dangerous to have devices that are world-writable.
Once you lock down file permissions, services and have applied the proper security patches, you shold have a solid *nix system. At this point I usually hammer against the box to be sure that I haven't missed anything. Only after this point, will I install the necessary software and then hammer on it one more time before approving it for internet exposure.
Anyway, just wanted to share a little *nix tip with the AO community.
* Fat finger typo pointed out by Itch
** Fat finger typo pointed out by Itch


text:
PRINCETON — Area residents and visitors can get an early start into the holiday season with a special Small Business Saturday scheduled for Nov. 24 in Princeton.
Princeton Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Frey has announced Small Business Saturday is a national initiative aimed at getting consumers to spend locally and support the small businesses in their communities for at least one day during the holiday shopping season. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of this program, Frey said.
To make Small Business Saturday a success, it's important for everyone to get involved, Frey said.
"Not only are these small business owners our friends and our neighbors, but they are the driving force behind our regional economy," Frey said. "For every $100 spent at locally owned independent stores, more than half of it returns to the regional economy through taxes, payroll and other expenditures."
This is the third year for the national Small Business Saturday movement, but the second year for Princeton's involvement. While Frey and the Princeton Chamber of Commerce are working with the local retailers in developing Small Business Saturday, Princeton Tourism Director Joni Hunt is working on the tourism and marketing aspect.
On Monday, Hunt said she is working on advertising, both radio and print spots, as well as promoting Small Business Saturday through the city's tourism website. She is also promoting the event throughout the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway communities and area.
Small Business Saturday will be part of the busiest holiday shopping weekend of the season, coming between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Hunt said. Princeton's small businesses have much to offer shoppers, including a lot of specialty and unique items which are specific to this region, she said.
Not only is Small Business Saturday a great opportunity for area residents to get a head start on their holiday shopping, but it's also a great opportunity to draw visitors into the community, Hunt said.
Representing the regional Small Business Saturday initiative, project coordinator Renee Charles said there are two dozen regional partners on board helping promote the initiative including area Chambers of Commerce, economic development organizations, cities, counties and community groups from Ottawa to Canton and from Peoria to Bloomington.
"Small businesses are the lifeblood of every community. In fact more than 95 percent of all businesses in our region are considered small business," Charles said. "Those small businesses employ over half of all private sector workers, and they are the economic drivers for us. That is why we are all working together to promote Small Business Saturday throughout the Greater Peoria area."
More information on Small Business Saturday Central Illinois is available through the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, the Princeton Tourism website, and also through the Small-Business-Saturday-Central-Illinois website.
Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.


text:
Packers create scandal!
The Super Bowl is NOT more important than Mass, a Catholic from Appleton, Wisconsin wrote in a letter to his local paper [1]:
"From our Bishops down to our priests, the worship of the Packers is a priority and the worship of Almighty God is secondary," wrote Vincent Bemowski, who is angry that a 6:30 p.m. Sunday at his parish was canceled.
While I agree that the Packers deserve neither prayers nor worship, is it that bad that a Mass was canceled? Aren't there at least three other Masses you could go to? Yeah, cheeseheads might be a tad more obsessed with the Pack than most sports fan, but this debate speaks to a much deeper issue: As Catholics should we be so removed from culture that it doesn't affect us, or should we look for intersections between faith and culture?
See also: Packers' chaplain expects record Super Bowl crowd -- at pre-game Mass [2]


text: GMC is a family run business with over a decade of experience in the motorhome industry. We are main dealers for Carthago - Autotrail - Hobby - Rollerteam & have a large selection of pre-used motorhomes for sale on display. We are located at Gailey Island Staffordshire & also benefit from a totally dedicated service centre where you will meet our team of highly skilled technicians. Youíre always assured of a warm welcome from our sales team who are friendly and knowledgeable. We are constantly striving to exceed our customers expectation and take great pride in helping you make the right decision when choosing a Motorhome. ìFrom all the TEAM at GMC we look forward to meeting you soonî


text:
Emerging-market stocks rose as Brazil's Ibovespa approached a bull market on speculation President Dilma Rousseff will be voted out of office. Russian shares gained after Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called for talks to resolve the Ukraine crisis.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 0.4 percent to 1,005.37 at 2:05 p.m. in New York. The Ibovespa rallied 0.8 percent as oil producer Petroleo Brasileiro SA led gains in state-controlled company. The Brazilian benchmark is up 19.9 percent from its March 14 low. The Micex Index added 1.6 percent in Moscow after Lavrov said the Geneva accord designed to end a crisis with Ukraine hadn't failed and urged all Ukrainians to discuss the country's future.
"Brazilian equities are being boosted by growing chances that Dilma won't be reelected," Joao Pedro Brugger, who helps oversee 520 million reais ($233.6 million) as a portfolio manager at Leme Investimentos, said in a phone interview from Florianopolis, Brazil. "Investors are really fed up with this administration's policies. People are getting more optimistic as the odds for a change increase."
Brazil's real strengthened 0.8 percent to 2.2255 per dollar. The ruble appreciated to the highest since April 4 against the dollar. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. increased for the first time in a week after JPMorgan Asset Management said hardware stocks in Taiwan and Korea offer good buying opportunities.
OAO Gazprom led Russian stocks higher as the country's benchmark index ended a two-day decline. Stocks on the Micex fell 4.6 percent in April.
Russian Recovery
"The upturn in Moscow might be a bit of a snap back from the selloff we saw in the second half of April," Neil Shearing, chief emerging-markets economist at Capital Economics Ltd., said by phone from London. There is also an "easing of fears about China and growing signs from the Federal Reserve that the withdrawing of stimulus is going to be very gradual," he said.
The Fed reduced monthly asset buying to $45 billion on April 30 with the fourth straight $10 billion cut, and policy makers said further reductions in "measured steps" are likely. Markets in South Korea and Hong Kong are shut for holidays, while the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index increased for the fourth day with a gain of less than 0.1 percent.
The developing-nation gauge is little changed so far this year and trades at 10.5 times projected 12-month earnings, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The MSCI World Index has risen 1.4 percent in the period, and is valued at a multiple of 14.2.
Ukrainian Stocks
Shares on Russia's index are valued at 0.65 times net assets, or book value, after last week dropping to the cheapest level since 2009, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The ruble increased 1 percent versus the dollar. Ukraine's UX Index rallied 1.4 percent, while the hryvnia depreciated for the second day.
Hungary's BUX Index added 1.7 percent. The nation's central bank will cut its benchmark rate by a further 25 basis points in the "coming months" on "exceptionally low inflation" relative to the three percent target, Bank of America Merrill Lynch economist Raffaella Tenconi said in an e-mailed report.
The country's retail sales accelerated to 8.3 percent in March, compared with 6.7 percent in the year-earlier period, data today showed. South Africa's rand rose 0.6 percent versus the dollar, rebounding from a drop of 0.6 percent yesterday.
Dubai, Turkey
Stocks in Dubai, the world's best-performing index whose stocks will be added to the developing-nation measure as of the close of trading on May 29, increased 0.8 percent. Investment Corp. of Dubai, the emirate's main state-owned holding company, may sell a dollar bond after picking banks including Citigroup Inc. and HSBC Holdings Plc, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak about it.
Turkey's benchmark index gained 0.6 percent. The lira strengthened 0.5 percent against the dollar, rallying for a ninth day.
The European Union will urge Turkey to reduce its current- account deficit and focus its monetary policy on inflation prospects, according to draft conclusions for today's meeting of finance ministers from the 28-nation bloc and the four EU candidate countries.
The premium investors demand to own emerging-market debt over U.S. Treasuries fell 0.02 percentage point to 292 basis points, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. indexes.
Copyright 2014 Bloomberg. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


text:
Woodcutter Helmet System - $49.99 DSRP$49.99
A lightweight, Class G helmet designed for comfort and safety
Important Information
STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL Dealers are for distribution in the United States only.
We Also Suggest
No-Spill® Fuel ContainersThe latest advance in gasoline can technology is here with No-Spill® fuel containers. Featuring a special treated body for low permeation, thumb-button flow controls for easier pouring, and a wide and stable base design to reduce upsets, No-Spill® fuel containers help ensure that the gasoline goes into your tank, not on the ground or into the air. Fill even smaller-sized tanks without spilling – flow stops automatically when the tank becomes full. With 1¼-gallon, 2 ½-gallon and 5-gallon sizes available, you're sure to find one that fits your needs. Ask your local STIHL Dealer about No-Spill® fuel containers. Don't settle for anything less.
Meets California Air Resources Board Phase II requirements for sale or use in California. No-Spill® gasoline cans are tested and certified to ASTM F-852-99 standard specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use and our diesel and kerosene cans are tested and certified to ASTM F-976-02 standard specification for portable kerosene and diesel containers for consumer use.
Woodcutter Work ShirtChoose from two high-visibility orange twill work shirts. Designed with comfort in mind, both shirts have elongated tails and vented arm holes. One shirt is all orange - the other has a denim yoke and two denim breast pockets. Colors available: Orange, Orange/Denim. Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, XXL.
For Your Safety
Performance Cut-Retardant MittsMade with water-resistant nylon backs and goatskin palms for comfort and a better grip without sacrificing dexterity. Avertic™ Pro by Engtex® cut-retardant material sewn into back of left glove. High-visibility orange color, separate index finger, and hook and loop wrist straps make these three-fingered chainsaw protective gloves an excellent choice for the professional logger. Sizes available: S (8), M (9), L (10), XL (11).
Gridiron GlassesSTIHL Gridiron Protective Glasses – experience heavy-duty protection combined with flexible, lightweight comfort. A hard-coated lens resists scratching and rubber nose pads protect from slippage when sweating. Filter 99% of harmful UV rays.
Reserve with STIHL Express for In-Store Pick Up
With STIHL Express, you can reserve the STIHL product you need right from your home or office and pick it up at your local STIHL Dealer.
- Compare STIHL products online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Pick up products assembled and ready to go
- Get the ease of reserving online while still having access to advice from your local STIHL Dealer.
Distributor Suggested Retail Price
Buy Now for Home Delivery
STIHL OUTFITTERS™ goods are sold and shipped by authorized STIHL OUTFITTERS™ Licensees. Ordering online is easy and items can be delivered directly to your address.
Show off your STIHL pride today!


text:
As the Asian Development Research Institute ADRI) steps into the 26th year of its existence, it's a great, emotional moment for its members. This 25 year journey, which has been quite a challenging and encouraging one, just would not have been possible without the support and the warmth of the organisation's well-wishers, infused into its functioning day after day. All through our journey so far, we have been playing an important role not only in conducting social science research, but in simultaneously influencing the policy formation through wide interactions with development functionaries and preparation of critical advocacy materials. The Institute now plans to celebrate its Silver Jubilee in the grandest manner possible during 2016-17, again with the support and good wishes of its friends and well wishers.
Ashis Nandy
Peter Robb
Ashutosh Varshney
Pratap Bhanu Mehta


text:
ROME (AP) — Italy's caretaker government has authorized authorities to move the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship to the nearest port, Piombino in Tuscany, to be disassembled.
Tuscan President Enrico Rossi welcomed Friday's decision, saying Piombino is the most economical and environmentally sound choice because of its proximity.
However, a center-left lawmaker said the choice could delay the removal of the wreck until next year because of needed port upgrades.
The Costa Concordia, carrying some 4,200 people, struck a jagged reef in January 2012 when it veered too close to the tiny tourist island of Giglio.
The damaged ship eventually came to rest on its side on the rocky seabed near Giglio. The accident killed 32 people.
Italy's civil protection agency is looking at September as the likely date to move the wreck.


text:
Adult Degree Programs Information Session - Shawnee Campus
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
This is an information session for individuals in the Shawnee area who are interested in learning more about St. Gregory's Adult Degree Programs.
Discover the programs St. Gregory's has to offer, learn about financial aid opportunities and speak with current Adult Degree Program students.
St. Gregory's Shawnee campus is located at:
1900 W. MacArthur St.
Shawnee, OK 74804
For more information, call (888) STGREGS.


text:
De'Cody FaggNFL Draft Prospect
Wide Receiver
Ht: | Wt:
News | Stats | Stat vs. Team | Targets | Injury | Depth Chart | Roster
|Rec Yds
|Rec Avg
|Rec TD
|Rec 2pt
|Rush Yds
|Rush Avg
|Rush TD
|Rush 2pt
|Fum Lost
|Bills | Numerous players to try out this weekend
Fri, 01 May 2009 11:11:10 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports undrafted free-agent QBs Cullen Harper (Clemson), Daniel Polk (Midwestern State) and Gary Rogers (Washington State), RBs Rashad Cummings (North Greenville), Maurice Wells (Ohio State) and Mike Davis (South Carolina), WRs Jon Davis (Azusa Pacific), De'Cody Fagg (Florida State), Bradon Godfrey (Utah) and Alonzo Phillips (Florida International), OLs Joe Longacre (Arizona) and Nick Marshman (Virginia Tech), DLs Ataefiok Etukeren (Georgetown) and Daman Suggs (Georgia Southern), LBs Derek Burrell (Kent State), Soloman Elimimian (Hawaii) and Joe Mortensen (Kansas), CBs Dante Dunn (Wayne State) and Erik Robinson (Hawaii) as well as S Tyrrell Herbert (Toledo) and S Rob Wilson (Miami University of Ohio) will participate in the Buffalo Bills' minicamp on a tryout basis. Also, unrestricted free-agent RB Justise Hairston (Colts), TEs Cody Boyd (Steelers) and TE Nate Lawrie (Bengals), OL Ryan Considine (Packers), DE Jermaine McGhee (Chiefs), CB Kyle Ward (Packers) and P Richmond McGee (Eagles) will participate on a tryout basis.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|Dolphins | Fagg to work out
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:33:27 -0800
Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins will work out street free-agent WR De'Cody Fagg Monday, March 2. Fagg tore his ACL at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine and went undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|NFL | Fagg goes undrafted
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:27:20 -0700
Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports Florida State WR De'Cody Fagg did not get drafted after being invited to the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine in February.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|NFL | Fagg suffers career-ending injury
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:08:12 -0800
Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports Florida State WR De'Cody Fagg (knee) suffered a possible career-ending knee injury. Fagg was projected to be a late-round pick and an NFC running backs coach said it was one of the worst injuries he had ever seen.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|NFL | Fagg to visit Dr. Andrews
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:56:11 -0800
John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports Florida State WR De'Cody Fagg (knee) suffered a major injury to his left knee Sunday, Feb. 24, while taking part in wide receiver positional drills at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was immediately immobilized after injuring his knee and was taken off the field by medical personnel. According to Fagg's agent, Kevin Conner, he will visit Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, Feb. 27, with the hopes that some of the swelling will have subsided so that the extent of the injury can be determined. If surgery is required, it will likely be performed by Dr. Andrews.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|NFL | Fagg injured at NFL Combine
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:09:31 -0800
Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, reports Florida State WR De'Cody Fagg (leg) suffered a left leg injury during quarterback-wide receiver drills Sunday, Feb. 24, at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was taken from the RCA Dome field on a stretcher.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|NFL | Fagg weighs in at NFL Scouting Combine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:39:29 -0800
Florida State WR De'Cody Fagg weighed in at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine Friday, Feb. 22, at 6-foot-1 1/2 and 211 pounds. Fagg said he plans on participating in all the events at the NFL combine, except for lifting. Fagg feels that his strengths are his size and his speed. He feels he needs to work on his quickness. "The one thing I know I have to work on is my quickness out of routes. I don't explode much coming out of routes. That's one thing I've been working on." His agent is Kevin Conner.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
|NFL | Fagg invited to NFL Combine
Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:49:32 -0800
John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Florida State WR De'Cody Fagg has been invited to the 2008 NFL Combine.
|Comment (0)
|| Share:
Also see
02/29 - NFL Players in the News
02/22 - NFL Players in the News


text:
Shondra Carter is the 2012 Mom Congress Delegate for Georgia. Doing whatever she can to help children become productive citizens is her goal in life. In addition to the time she spends volunteering in her children's schools, Shondra is a youth coordinator at her church, serves on the board of a child-serving non-profit organization (Tomorrow's Luminaries Foundation) and provides K-12 outreach to area schools via her job at Georgia Tech. Shondra's goal is to begin her own non-profit, which will help teach children life skills in addition to what they learn in school.
What book is currently on your nightstand? The Bible.
One thing that is going great in education in your state: The fact that the Georgia High School Graduation Test no longer determines high school graduation. In addition to passing the required courses, students must now have a passing grade on their end of course tests.
One thing you wish could be improved in education in your state: I would love to see the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) either done away with completely or for the test not to solely hold as much weight as to whether students can go to the next grade or not.
Your favorite teacher (and why): Mr. William Sheppard who was the principal of the high school I attended my senior year. I had a lot of problems that made me either not go to school or not do my best when I was there. However, Mr. Sheppard apparently saw something in me that I didn't and he encouraged and motivated me to not give up. He appointed several of his teachers to work with me afterschool each day on assignments so that I could graduate on time and walk with my class because he knew what I was actually capable of. At the end of the school year I still thought I was behind and failed some classes but Mr. Sheppard personally called me and told me that I had passed my courses and for me to show up for a graduating senior program that morning. He never gave up on me and he has been my motivation for wanting to always give my best at everything I do, be successful in life and try to give others what he gave to me.
Secret indulgence: Writing poems (mostly about my life experiences).
Favorite quote: "We can not always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Favorite extracurricular activities when you were in school: Playing football—I was the only girl on our eighth grade team.
Favorite subject in school (and why): French because it was fun and different from taking Spanish, like most of the students did. Also, I've always dreamed of visiting Paris (still do) and would love to be able to communicate in French once I make it there.
Most rewarding/challenging stage of parenthood thus far (and why): The most rewarding stage of parenthood is having the ability to be there for my children and be involved with their life and educational experiences. I strongly believe that students do better when they see their parents involved and caring about what they do while encouraging them. The greatest challenge is having enough time to be around as much as I want to. I have a full time job and four children in three different schools, which is a challenge in and of itself with dividing time between schools, having time to spend with each child individually and then them all as a group and fitting my schedule to theirs in regards to the many extracurricular activities my children participate in.
Favorite family activities: Watching/playing Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud with the kids.


text:
Man gets jail time for Pisgah National Forest vandalism
Man gets jail time for Pisgah National Forest vandalism
Federal prosecutors say a 24-year-old Canton man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for damaging a national forest in the North Carolina mountains with his vehicle.
Authorities say Tyler Pace was with a group of people who drove up to the Max Patch area of the Pisgah National Forest in January.
Prosecutors say Pace tore down a gate allowing the vehicles to drive into an area where they were prohibited.
Authorities say Pace has repaid more than $5,000 in damages he did to the peak near the Tennessee line and the Appalachian Trail that provides a full view of the surrounding mountains.


text:
manufacturers have recently released DVD recorders supporting 16X DVD writing.
TDK follows suit with their latest DVD recorder, the TDK1616N. This
drive offers 16X +R/-R recording speed, along with Double Layer recording at
the maximum speed available at the moment.
TDK 1616N takes advantage of NEC's "high resolution writing strategy", as was
the case with the TDK 880 and 882 models.
- Features
TDK 1616N can read at 16X max DVD-ROM discs and 48X max CD-ROM discs. It can
at 16X for both -R and +R DVD media, and can write/rewrite at 4X in
-RW and +RW discs. The recording speed for DVD+R9 discs reaches 4X. As a CD
it can record at 48X max when CD-R discs are used, and 24X max with CD-RW discs.
Unfortunately, this drive does not support DVD-RAM media.
- Specifications
16x CAV (9 - 22MBytes/sec)
The drive does not support Mount Rainier and it uses the well known RPC II region control, allowing a user to change the drive's region at most 5 times. Below are the drive's main specs as given by NeroInfoTool. VSO Inspector and DVDInfoPro:
- The drive
The European retail package includes a software disc, software manual, technical
support manual, quick install poster, screws, emergency eject pin
and a TDK DVD+R 4.7GB disc.
The retail ackage also includes Nero Express 6, Nero InCD 4, Nero Vision Express 2, Nero Back IT Up, Nero StartSmart, Nero Recode 2 and Nero Showtime.
On the front panel of the drive you can see the eject button, the activity
led and the eject hole. There are no volume control or headphone jack.
On the rear panel you can find the analogue and digital audio outputs (SPDIF),
the IDE selection pins, the IDE connector
and the power input.
Opening the device's case will void the warranty, so we advise against it. Instead, use the photos in this review for a closer look under the hood. Clicking on the image below will reveal a high resolution image.
The main chipset comes from NEC, with part number NEC
D63635GM in combination with the NEC C333500. The same chipsets are used in
the Pioneer DVR-108
and ASUS DRW-1604P.
The following picture shows the laser lens assembly of the TDK 1616N. By clicking
on the picture, you can see a higher resolution image.
Compared to TDK
882N laser lens, you can see that the new laser lens is more advanced,
achieving higher single layer and double layer recording speeds.
- Installation
The device was connected to our test PC and was identified
as "TDK DVDRW116N " under
WinXP. You can see that there is no book type option, just as the TDK 882N,
and there is no option to write extended Lead-Out on Double Layer discs. All
tests were done using the 2.77 firmware version, released by TDK.
In this review, we will be comparing the drive to the Pioneer DVR-108
since both drives have similar specifications.
- Testing software
In order to perform our tests we used:


text:
Our website uses cookies to help improve our service. By using our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to learn about how we use cookies.
Click to Accept
Order by phone 0191 253 6220
Items (0)
Items (0) £0.00
You are here:
Sci-MX Nutrition are a UK based supplement brand with a very loyal following among people from elite athletes through to regular gym users.
Sci-MX Nutrition products are based on research which has proven them to be effective and safe. In addition Sci-MX are known for supplements which taste fantastic and are a treat rather than a chore!
All Sci-MX supplements are produced within the EU and are subject to strict regulations - this means that every Sci-MX product is subject to full ISO17025 standard testing and is subjected to a full technical analysis.
Sci-MX Nutrition products are split into several categories such as 'Lean Muscle & Strength', 'Muscle Size & Definition' and 'Mass, Bulk & Strength' - this allows you to quickly see which Sci-MX products are suitable to help you reach your goals.
At Echo Supplements we are an official Sci-MX E-Partner, and we have very high stock of Sci-MX products with the entire range available to order online or pick up in store!
Currently Shopping by:
Shopping Options
1 Item(s)
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Pin us on Pinterest
Connect with us on Google+