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Area Sports Events Calendar Feb 2-10
Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy, 72 Camp Avenue, Stamford, (203)-968-2872. Year-Round baseball/softball training for all age levels and skill levels that includes: A professional curriculum with proven results. Private Lessons (1 on 1 instruction). Buddy Lessons (small groups of 2, 3, or 4 students). Clinics (programmed or create your own). School Holiday Day Camps and Snow Day Specials. Cage Rentals (with or without a pitching machine). Birthday Parties. The Fury Travel Program.
GloveWhisperer.com (Accelerated Glove Conditioning) offers free recommendations on general issues of glove fit and overall glove condition for baseball and softball players at all levels. Their all natural conditioning process makes a new or flat glove playable in days not weeks or months. For more info, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (203)-487-8997.
IST Sports Headquarters in Norwalk. Program registration is now open. 2013 Programs include basketball baseball, softball, personal and sports specific strength training and Pre-K skills development programs for all ages. Online registration is open and all programs can be viewed at www.integratedsportstraining.com. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com with program questions. New Sporting goods store at I.S.T. Mon-Fri 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Equipment for all ages and skill levels on sale now!
Ct Blue Thunder 12U AAU travel baseball team holding tryouts in January 2013. This team will play in 7-8 tournaments in the tri- state area along with a tournament in Cooperstown Dreams Park, New York. To register for a scheduled tryout email your contact information to email@example.com
The Blue Jays Baseball Club is sponsoring a high school exhibition series in the Cooperstown, N.Y. area in Spring of 2013 for varsity and junior varsity teams. They are also sponsoring 3-game summer tournaments for 13U, 14U, 16U and 18U clubs. Night gams can be scheduled. Trophies awarded. For more info, call Harvey Sandig at 607-652-7740 with your open dates. Or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com
Elite Sports Training will be holding two baseball clinics the week of February 18-22. EST's pitching clinic will run from 3 p.m.-4:30 pm and the EST skills clinic will run from 5p.m. - 7 pm at Stamford High School. Pitching instruction will focus on proper throwing technique, balance, leg drive and overall pitching mechanics. During the skills clinic players will be actively engaged in drills and instructional games that will focus on fielding, batting, bunting, and proper throwing technique. The clinic director and head instructor is Rit Lacomis (SHS Assistant Varsity / Pitching Coach; Head Coach Babe Ruth 18U Stamford Thunder). He is also a certified CPR and First Aid Instructor. The Skills clinic is $160, $150 if joining with a brother. The pitching clinic is $110, $100 if joining with a brother. Please visit www.elitesportstrainingllc.com for more information or you may call EST at 203-856-7880. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elitesportstrainingllc
I.S.T.'s Winter break Baseball camp will run Feburary 19, 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee: $150/player. Each session will be run by Glenn Katz and I.S.T.'s professional instructors. Baseball skills development, fitness and agility, fun competitions and games will make up this year's camp! Sign up with your friends and enjoy a fun few days working with professional coaches. All sessions will separate registered players into age and skill appropriate groups. To register visit www.integratedsportstraining.com click on the orange register now button on the upper right of the main page. Or use the direct link http://assn.la/Reg/?r=4:57044 Please email firstname.lastname@example.com with questions.
The highly competitive Housatonic Valley Men's 18+ wood bat baseball league is looking for new players and teams for the upcoming 2013 season. We currently have 9 teams from New Milford, Sherman, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Bridgewater, Wilton and Newtown. This is a great league for college players looking for a place to play this summer. Our season begins at the end of May and runs until August. If you are interested in playing contact Patrick Egan at 203-770-2991 or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com
The Stamford White Sox will enter their seventh summer season in the highly-competitive Westchester Baseball Association and have earned a New England Regional bid the previous six years. If you are of college age and ability and would like to play a 35-to-40 game baseball season plus playoffs and tournaments, please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call Coach Inzitari at 203-219-0335.
Babe Ruth BASEBALL
The Stamford Babe Ruth Baseball program will hold a new winter workout session for pitchers and catchers at Stamford High School starting Sunday, Feb. 10. It will run from 8:30-9:45 a.m. The program, under the direction of Bill Casolo and Bobby Augustyn, assisted by Dan Melzer, Rit Lacomis and DJ Mulvany, will run for four weeks and there is a $100 fee.To register contact Butch Lamotta at email@example.com There are still openings for the winter workout general session that runs from noon to 1:45 p.m. at Stamford High School.There is a $175 fee for players leaving Little League or currently registered with Stamford Babe Ruth and a $225 fee for players not registered with Stamford Babe Ruth.To register for this program go to baberuthbaseballofstamford.com
The Stamford Babe Ruth League baseball program will be running an umpire's clinic Sunday Feb. 24 starting at 11 a.m. at Stamford High School. The clinic will be conducted by Tom Byrne and Jim West and there is no cost.All returning Babe Ruth umpires are encouraged to attend. Any new umpire wishing to umpire in 2013 must be at least a senior in high school and a Babe Ruth graduate. Umpires are also required to pass the National Babe Ruth umpire's test.The clinic will cover a wide variety of items to help you become a better umpire. Future youth umpires may attend also if they are planning to umpire in Little League this year.A large turnout is expected. Those interested should email Butch Lamotta at email@example.com to reserve a spot.
The Stamford Historical Society is hosting an exhibit "Forging a Community: Stamford on the Gridiron and on the Diamond 1860-1975." The event opened in September at the group's 1508 High Ridge Road facility and will run through April. Numerous photographs and memorabilia of Stamford football and baseball teams are on display in the galleries. The display is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. There is no charge (donations are appreciated). Call 203-329-1183 for information.
The Polish National Youth Baseball Foundation wants your excess and used sports equipment. Baseballs, bases, bats, catcher's equipment, gloves, uniforms, etc. Donations can be dropped off at Clark's Trophies, Instant Replay in Springdale, or we will pick up. For more info, contact Al Kaproski at 203-323-9944. The Stamford Old-Timers are helping to promote Baseball in Poland and Eastern Europe.
Baseball Umpires Clinic
The Fairfield County Chapter of Approved Baseball Umpires will conduct a series of clinics for those interested in working high school, regional and youth games throughout the season. Candidates must be Connecticut residents and at least 18 years of age. Clinics on rules and mechanics will be conducted 8-11:30 a.m. on five consecutive Sundays starting Jan. 20 at St. Joseph High School in Trumbull. An exam will be administered on Feb. 24. Interested candidates can visit the website at www.fccabu.org for information or call Darrin Geseshek at 203-209-6137 or Vinny Procaccini at 203-259-7182.
Former UConn point guard Craig Austrie's Basketball IQ Skills camp at the Stamford YMCA is offering a pair of one-year membership packages. For Gold Membership at $245 per month, a player receives three private/semi-private sessions per month. Additional sessions at $45 each. Free evaluation game once per month. 25 percent off summer camp registration. You can get two free sessions if you refer a friend within 30 days of signing up. Craig will also serve as a basketball mentor looking toward AAU, school or college recruiting. The platinum membership at $325 per month entitles a player to four private/semi-private sessions, additional sessions at $36 each, one free evaluation game per month, two free summer camp sessions (a $450 savings), three free sessions for a friend referred within 30 days and basketball mentor sessions. For more info, please email email@example.com or call 203-832-2265 or visit www.craigaustrie.net
Peak Performance Sports Camps is back again for another great February Vacation All Sports Camp. February 19-22, 2013. Turn Of River Middle School, Stamford. Half Days 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Or 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $119. Full Days 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Cost is $199. 3 Day Specials Available. 3 Half Days $90 3 Full Days $149. You Choose Any 3 Days! Similiar program same days, same prices at Long Lots School in Westport. To register, please visit www.peakperformancesports.net
Newly certified Yoga teacher Ahmad Mickens of Revolution Fitness is holding a series of weekly B-Yoga classes at Revolution Fitness gym. On January 1, 2013, Revolution Fitness moves to its new gym at 579 Pacific Street, Stamford. For more information, please email email@example.com. Revolution Fitness is hosting Crossfit Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. as well as Wednesday mornings from 6 a.m.-9 a.m. Revolution Fitness also has a new program "The Yard" focusing on strength and hypertrophy. Zumba Classes are available as well. Anyone interested in working out alongside the Revolution Fitness Youth Boxers for one hour can call 203-355-2666 or e-mail email@example.com and get details on Operation Motivation.
Southern CT Synchronized Skating Open House Clinic registration will begin by mail only from Jan 25 -- Feb 13. We encourage skating school kids at all area rinks to attend and try synchro. All skating abilities welcome, but have minimum of passing Basic 5. Ages 6-19. Fee $20. No synchronized skating experience necessary. Bring Figure Skating Skates as you will participate in learning synchro skating moves. Mail check payable to SCSSPO. Send to Shannon Marciano, 943 South Ave., New Canaan, CT 06840. Send email to firstname.lastname@example.com with Subject line "SCSSPO Synchro Open House" with the following: Skater Full Name, Age, Phone number, Email, Skating level, and indicate if you've skated synchronized skating before and what level. Visit website www.terryconnerssynchro.org for registration form or information about when the clinic will be held.
The Stamford Youth Hockey Tiger Shark program is a learn to skate program. Most of the children are between the ages of 4 and 6. If your child is older and cannot skate, we suggest they start with the Tiger Sharks and then move up to the Mites as soon as they are able. Tiger Sharks start by first learning to catch their balance. As skills progress, the players will move to other areas of the ice where the focus is on skating skills such as edge control, stopping, backward skating and agility. TIGER SHARK LEAGUE FEES: RESIDENTS: 1 Session: $190. Full Session: $330. NON RESIDENTS: 1 Session: $225. Full Session: $360. Registration is now open www.syha.org. If you have any questions, please contact the SYHA registrar at email@example.com with any questions/problems regarding the registration process.
The Stamford Youth Hockey Association (SYHA) Girls League welcomes ALL interested girls from the surrounding area. The Girls league is organized to provide a learning and recreational environment featuring equal ice time for all and competition among girl players of similar abilities as well as provide young girl players the opportunity to continue their hockey careers into High School Girls Hockey. Registration is open to girls birth year between 1995 -- 2006. (Note: Registration fee will depend on participation.) Registration is now open www.syha.org. If you have any questions, please contact the SYHA registrar at email@example.com with any questions/problems regarding the registration process.
The Connecticut Seahawks 10U girls softball team has openings for a few impact players to round out the 2013 season roster. Practices start in January and continue twice per week into the Spring season. Interested parties should contact Richard Izzi at (203)-644-8716 or firstname.lastname@example.com Beginning in March 2013 and continuing through the summer the 10U CT Seahawks will play in 6-7 tournaments and in the Fairfield County Fastpitch Softball League (FCFSL). Offseason practice started on January 7 and continues indoors twice per week.
The Betteridge Greenwich Cup 2013 series has 12 races this year and registration is now available for the first two new events. The YMCA of Greenwich Mile Swim & Pool Party takes place from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday March 3 at the Greenwich YMCA. Registration is also available for the Greenwich Half Marathon (13.1 miles) which begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday April 7 at Greenwich Point.The third event of the series is the Cancer Care Walk/Run for Hope (5K Run/Walk, Kids Half Mile) at 9 a.m. on Sunday May 5 at Greenwich Point. For more information visit www.threadsandtreads.com or call 203-661-0142.
The other nine events are: the 49th Annual Jim Fixx Memorial Day Run (5-mile run, Kids Half Mile) at 8:15 a.m. on May 27 on Greenwich Ave., the Whole Foods Cook Your Buns (3-mile run, Kids Mile) at 6:30 p.m on June 7 at Greenwich Point, the Greenwich Point Mile Swim at 7:30 a.m. on July 20, the Betteridge Greeenwich Cup Triathlon (half-mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run) at 6:30 a.m. on July 28 at Greenwich Point, the HSS Tour de Greenwich XXIX (20 miles) at 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 15 at Greenwich High School, the Muddy Up 4 Kids II (5K Mud Run) at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 29 at Camp Simmons, Susannah's Run (3-mile run, Kids Half Mile) at 9 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Greenwich Point, the Back Country Bushwhack (4-mile run, Kids Mile) at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 at Camp Simmons, and the Jingle Bell Jog for Pathways (3-mile run) at 9 a.m. on Dec. 8 at Threads and Treads.
Greenwich Track Club
The Snowflake Fitness program for kids grade 2-12 will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays until March 7 at the Greenwich Family YMCA.
The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance will accept applications in February for the 2013 Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Journalism Scholarship. Named for a longtime scholastic sports editor of the Hartford Courant who died in 2003, the scholarship provides the winning applicant $1,500 toward the first year of college study leading to a career in sports journalism. Increased aid is offered for the remaining college years if the student meets certain criteria of progress.Information has been sent to school guidance offices or can be obtained by emailing Robert Barton, competition chairman, at firstname.lastname@example.com, subject: kolinsky. Applications and supporting documents must reach the Alliance at Box 70, Unionville, CT 06085, by Feb. 19.
Stamford Jr. Wrestling Club is in its 22nd year. Registration for the Stamford Jr. Wrestling Club Winter session is underway. The SJWC offers instruction and competitive opportunities for beginners and experienced wrestlers ages 6-14. Wrestlers will have the opportunity to learn skills, practice technique and gain match experience in a disciplined and fun environment. The program is open to children from all towns. For registration information visit www.stamfordwrestling.com or call 203-322-5366.
NORWALK Junior Cheerleading
Norwalk Junior Cheerleading is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that mentors and teaches aspiring cheerleaders in Grades 1-8 on the fundamentals of cheerleading. American Youth Cheerleading has participants ages 5-13 cheer for designated football teams as well as take part in regional events. Norwalk is one of 11 towns in the Colonial Football and Cheer League. For more info, please visit www.norwalkctyouthfootball.com
Ridgefield High School Athletics is now accepting applications for the following coaching vacancies: Boys Lacrosse -- Freshman Coach, Girls Softball -- Freshman Coach, Golf -- JV Volunteer Assistant. Girls Softball -- Head Coach; immediate opening Spring 2013. Cheerleading -- Head Coach; beginning Fall 2013. Successful candidates will:Hold a valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, Coaching Permit or be eligible for a Temporary Emergency Coaching Permit. Have successfully completed standard first aid, CPR and concussion management training. Have substantial knowledge of the sport for which the application is made. Have knowledge of legal and safety aspects of coaching, medical aspects of coaching adolescents, principles and practices of coaching adolescents and adolescent sports psychology. Show evidence of kindness, intelligence and the ability to work effectively with student athletes and with adults. Possess a steady composure, a sense of humor and grace under pressure. To apply, contact Carl Charles, Athletics Director, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Or call 203-438-3785 ext 1010.
The Connecticut chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will hold an induction dinner on Saturday, April 20, 2013from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at MGM Grand Hotel at Foxwoods Resort Casino to honor these men for their contribution to the sport of wrestling and our communities. The six men to be honored are: John Chacho, the former coach at Staples High in Westport and former official. Frank Chaves, the former coach at Simsbury High and a current official. Ken DeStefanis, the former coach at Central Connecticut State University and current youth wrestling club coach. Staff Sergeant Joseph Kapacziewski, a former wrestler at Bristol Eastern High, who is currently an Army Ranger. He has been on multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Bernard Nasser, a long-time official and former coach at Fitch High in Groton. Ricky Shook, the coach at Danbury High School. Chacho, Chaves, DeStefanis, Nasser and Shook will receive a Lifetime Achievement award for coaches, officials, media or contributors with at least 20 years of service. Kapacziewski is being honored with a Medal of Courage, an award for a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome insurmountable challenges. Each award recipient will be permanently recognized in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Stillwater, Oklahoma) with an embossed name plaque, and each receives a plaque and jacket to commemorate the very special occasion. These six will join 29 other inductees from Connecticut in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Tickets for the banquet are on sale now for $85 each ($25 kids age 12 and under) and are available online through cwhof.ticketleap.com For more info, please visit www.ctwrestling7.homestead.com/halloffame.html
Since 1983, the Small Boat Shop at 144 Water Street in South Norwalk has been the premier source for anyone interested in sea kayaking, rowing, canoeing, and generally exploring the coast in small craft. Contact the Small Boat Shop of Norwalk, CT at 203-854-5223 or visit www.thesmallboatshop.com.
Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT, located at 1 Blachley Place in Stamford, is pleased to announce that a vast array of sports classes, leagues and programs will be offered at the 400,000 sq-ft sports complex in the winter of 2013. Led by an extensive team of accomplished coaches, teachers and directors, the fall programs at CPCT will cater to youth and adult athletes of all levels and abilities. Winter programming will be comprised of four core categories: Little Athletes (6 months to 5 years). Developmental (5 years to 13 years). Elite/Competitive Teams (6 years and older). Adult Programs (Leagues and instructional classes).The Little Athletes programs are taught by experienced, professional coaches who also teach the highest level athletes. Sports offered include basketball, gymnastics, ice hockey, ice skating, lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, squash, swimming, tee ball and tennis. The youth sports development program offers a comprehensive, diverse and innovative curriculum for athletes of all ages. Developmental programs will feature after-school and weekend programs for kids ages 5 to 17 in a wide range of sports including baseball/softball, basketball, field hockey, figure skating, flag football, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, multi-sport, rock climbing, soccer, squash, swimming and tennis. Field hockey available at a later date. Elite training is offered for dedicated junior high and high school, prep school, and college athletes that are looking for a complete off-season training program to take their game to the next level. Elite training and competitive teams will be available for gymnastics, lacrosse, squash, swimming and tennis. Basketball and volleyball travel teams will also be offered. The Leagues at CPCT will provide competitive kids off all ages a broad selection of youth leagues throughout the school year, including basketball, gymnastics, lacrosse, squash, swimming, tennis and volleyball. The adult amateur sports program have league games played at CPCT with referees and full-time program directors .Competitive Adult Leagues for men, women and co-eds (individual or teams) will be offered in basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse volleyball and indoor soccer. Over-30, Corporate and Open leagues will also be available as well as a Masters swim team, competitive triathlon team, and tennis and squash leagues. For more info, visit www.chelseapiersct.com
Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford announces that 4X USA Triathlon Team National Champions, Full Throttle Endurance Racing, will offer a triathlon training program. The triathlon program will include high-intensity triathlon training led by USAT Level II coach Scott Berlinger and USAT Level I coach Rick Krupa. Training is geared towards all aspects of triathlon racing for all levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. For more info, visit www.chelseapiersct.com
Shippan Racquet Club, an indoor tennis club in Stamford, currently has registration open for programs for both adults and children this upcoming winter season. Junior programs include our Junior Development Academy for all ages and levels, along with our Tournament Training and High School programs. For adults, we offer our Adult Integrated Method which are small group lessons, leagues, privates and seasonal court time. For more information on our programs, please call 203-323-3129 or visit us at www.shippanracquet.com.
Kings Highway, an indoor tennis club in Darien, has registration open for programs for both adults and children this upcoming winter season. Junior programs include our Junior Tennis Pathway Progression for all ages and levels, our High Performance/Varsity Training programs as well. For adults, we offer small group lessons, leagues, privates and seasonal court time. For more information on our programs, please call 203-655-8769 or visit us at www.kingshwytennis.com
TenniSimple being offered at Shippan Racquet Club and Kings Highway. TenniSimple is designed for both total beginners and former players that are getting back into the sport after an extended absence. The fun, fast-paced lessons will have you learning the game and competing within a matter of weeks. The $150 fee includes six, one-hour group lessons with a licensed pro and a new racquet.The TenniSimple program is also located at Fairfield Indoor Tennis, Trumbull Racquet Club and Milford Indoor Tennis. For more info, Fairfield Indoor Tennis, 15 Old Dam Road, Fairfield, CT--(203) 254-0440. Kings Highway Tennis Club, 98 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT--(203) 655-8769. Milford Indoor Tennis, 580 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT--(203) 876-1776. Shippan Racquet Club, 45 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT--(203) 323-3129. Trumbull Racquet Club, 35 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT--(203) 374-8622.
Operation Music Aid is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Madison that secures musical instruments for our wounded servicemen and women. There is an auction consisting a Geno Auriemma signed guitar, two Geno Auriemma signed basketballs, a Jim Calhoun autographed guitar, two autographed Jim Calhoun basketballs and a signed football from the 2010 New York Giants. Bidding for these items continues. To make a bid, make the bid and your e-mail contact info to Operation Music Aid, Unit 1, 1 Orchard Park, Madison, Ct. 06443. For general organization info, visit www.operationmusicaid.org
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Brad Pitt Stars in Brand New 'Fury' Trailer - Watch Now!
Brad Pitt stars in the new trailer for his upcoming film Fury!
The World War II drama also stars Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Scott Eastwood, Jon Bernthal, Jim Parrack, and more.
Here is a synopsis: April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
The film just got its release date moved up from November to October 17, which is reflected in this trailer.
Brad Pitt's New Fury Trailer

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Unemployment plagues today's nations. In Europe, unemployment rate was 11.2% in June. Within those European unemployment statistics, the working youth less than 25 years old are particularly affected – with an unemployment rate of 22.4%. In comparison, national unemployment in the US is approximately 8%.
In order to ameliorate unemployment, improve individual well-being and protect the environment, governments need to restructure our employment regime. By encouraging the development of a new employment model, governments can ensure sustainable prosperity while creating quality green jobs for all.
Currently, most employment structures, like the American system, do little to "share" work. Instead, productivity growth is decoupled from hours worked, and employers pay benefits per person rather than per hour. This model results in a society of higher unemployment and larger incomes for the over-employed because during economic downturns, employees are forced out of the labor market so employers don't have to cover their benefits. As a result, the remaining employees are worked harder.
This employment system is no longer sustainable as people work 40 hour and 50 hour work weeks and struggle to get by. This model must be reformed.
Shared work can reduce unemployment by allowing people to work part-time, as full time workers are required to work fewer hours. According to a report released by the European Green Foundation last year, transitioning to a work-week of fewer "working" hours will boost job creation. In France, a shift to a 35-hour working week created 350,000 jobs between 1998 and 2002. Additionally, no European country has managed to achieve an unemployment rate below 6% without having at least 25% of its workforce employed part-time, and the average working hours not exceed 21 hours per week.
In fact, Europe has been at the forefront of experimenting with different work-week models and can provide insight into how models influence development and employment.
Despite income disparity between European nations and differences in culture and history, Europeans share a similar full-time working week of around 39 to 43 hours. The difference in hours is due to the three dominant models of European employment. In Scandinavian countries, Austria, Netherlands and the UK, work is shared on the basis of three-quarters of the population working full time and one-quarter working part-time. Sweden, for example, employs this model and has the longest average part-time hours in Europe – with 23.5 hours, or nearly 3 days of part-time work per week. Another more traditional model employed by countries in Eastern and Southern Europe, does not commonly use part-time employment due to lagging economies and the legacy of recession and the sovereign debt crisis. The third model rejects widespread part-time work, and therefore bears higher costs of unemployment. Yet, countries like France, Belgium and Finland, which use this model, have managed to kept productivity high.
If a part-time work model is rejected and government seeks to reduce unemployment, the only solution to share employment is by reducing full-time working hours.
It is vital that work hours and productivity be understood as distinct from one another. Nations with the most work hours are not necessarily the most productive. Therefore, decreasing work hours doesn't mean that production will be diminished.
Furthermore, modifying employment structure will benefit society by promoting gender equality, as women are more able to enter the work force to fill part-time positions. Sharing of work hours will also help to erode barriers by distributing work between new employees and older generations, and insiders and outsiders.
Reforming the employment structure will additionally benefit the environment. A recent study revealed that reducing working hours by 10% could diminish individual carbon footprints by 15% due to decreased consumption of goods and energy. Also, the US emits 50 to 70% more greenhouse gas emissions than European nations, and the US has a longer work-week.
In order for successful transformation of the employment structure and therefore society, individuals and communities will need to cooperate in negotiationsof new employment models. The systems must be tested in order to understand how the flow of capital will be affected, and to realize all the benefits of a modified working regime.
"The mom and dad who switched jobs," a Swedish educational book about gender equality (Photo via Fllickr, by anna_t)
Though the concept of shared working hours seems radical at first, in the current global economy of low growth and high productivity and a surging world population, the decoupling of productivity and hours worked must be addressed by political and business leaders alike. By implementing systemic change, more individuals will be able to work, instead of some working more and others less— helping people make ends meet, encouraging healthier lifestyles and ensuring a sustainable future.
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General Practice, Solo & Small Firm DivisionMagazine
Volume 17, Number 5
July/August 2000
BY James F. Nagle
Lawyers may run into a federal government contract in many ways. Clients may ask that a solicitation be reviewed prior to bidding. Alternatively, they may consult the lawyer after the contract has been awarded regarding a performance dispute. Either way, general practitioners will be confronted with a deceptive morass.
Lawyers might assume that since a government contract is still a contract, the common law is the primary fount of rules. Not so. Government contracts are ruled by a labyrinth of statutes and regulations. Furthermore, many of these statutes and regulations prescribe contract clauses about which absolutely no discussion occurs between buyer and seller. Most disturbingly, courts and boards often incorporate these clauses into the contract later.Governing Rules
The government's bargaining strength allows it to dictate a rigid and complex system of rules that governs federal contracting, and generally favors the government over the contractor. This system of procurement regulations consists of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), department supplements, and standard forms. The FAR mandates solicitation procedures, contract terms and conditions, performance requirements, cost controls, record-keeping requirements, and contract termination procedures.
The FAR and its supplements are the most vital tools for reviewing a government contract. The FAR system consists of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency regulations such as the DOD FAR Supplement and NASA FAR Supplement, which implement and supplement the FAR.
The FAR can be found at www.arnet.gov/far/, where you can also find frequently asked questions about the FAR and other valuable information, such as the Prompt Payment Act interest rate.
The FAR is divided into parts, subparts, sections, subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, and subdivisions. The first digit(s) represents the part number followed by a decimal point. The numbers after the decimal point represent, in order, the subpart, section (in two digits), and after the dash, subsection and further division, such as paragraphs and subparagraphs. For example, part one, subpart 9, section 8, subsection 3 appears as 1.908-3. This numbering system permits every unit of the FAR to be identified with a unique number that is easily located in the regulation.
To illustrate, FAR subsection 49.402-1 deals with the government's right to terminate a firm fixed price contract for default. The digits to the left of the decimal point represent the part number, part 49, which deals with terminations. Combined with the numbers to the right of the decimal point and to the left of the dash, the result is, in order, the subpart, which can be either one or two digits (in this case the subpart is 49.4, terminations for default), and the section, which is 49.402 (terminations of fixed price contracts for default). The number to the right of the dash represents the subsection that discusses the government's right to terminate.
Part 52, containing the provisions and clauses, is easily researchable once the numbering system is understood. All the clauses are really subsections, so they are numbered accordingly. They begin with the number 52 followed by a decimal point. Next comes a 2 because all of the clauses are in subpart 2 of part 52. Then comes the section number, which corresponds with the part that is the subject matter of the clause. For example, since FAR part 37 deals with service contracts, clauses dealing with that type of contract will be in FAR 52.237. The specific clause will then be identified by a dash and a specific number, for example FAR 52.237-1 is the site visit clause.
Subpart 52.3 contains the provision and clause matrix that separates contracts by subject matter and type of payment, such as fixed price construction or cost reimbursement supply; lists the solicitation provisions or contract clauses that are required or optional; and also identifies whether the material should be in full text or incorporated by reference and where the matter will be in the Uniform Contract Format. The matrix is invaluable because even though a clause is not physically listed as being in the contract, it may well be incorporated by operation of law.
Federal contracts are deemed to include all clauses that are required by law to be in contracts of that type. This means that it will be no defense for the contractor to argue that "It's not in the contract!" If a clause was improperly omitted from the contract by government contracting officials, the contractor will still be responsible for acting in accordance with what the laws require. This is consistent with the tenet that government officials cannot waive governmental rights because this would run contrary to the prime objective of protecting the public interest.
FAR part 53 contains the most frequently used forms. About 250 pages of these standard forms (SFs) are in the FAR and the Defense Department supplement.
The General Services Administra tion's (GSA) website (http:// fillform.gsa.gov/) provides all the forms used in federal procurement. The forms are easy to fill out; you can even fill them in on the screen then save, print, fax, or e-mail-all this directly from the Internet. The federal government has an active small business contracting program. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is an excellent resource to help small businesses learn about and gain access to federal contracting. The SBA is available at www.sbaonline.sba.gov/.
There are at least three different types of contracting officers: the procuring contracting officer initiates the process; the administrative contracting officer administers the contract; and the termination contracting officer terminates the contract. The contracting officer's warrant authorizes the individual to obligate the government and will contain any limitations on the contracting officer's authority. People dealing with an agent of the United States are on notice of any of the limitations placed on a contracting officer's or representative's authority. When these agents act outside of their actual authority, the United States will not be bound. Thus, the government routinely tries to preclude the implication of authority by expressly limiting the authority of particular personnel. Contractors must be sure that the government agents with whom they are dealing have the requisite authority.
Despite how it may seem to the novice, government contracts follow a definite pattern. A Uniform Contract Format (UCF) exists for most contracts and solicitations. It need not apply to construction contracts, however. The UCF, described in FAR 14.201-1 and 15.204, divides solicitations into four parts: the schedule; the contract clauses; the list of documents, exhibits, and other attachments; and the representations and instructions. These parts are further divided into 13 separate sections. The UCF facilitates the preparation of the solicitation and the contract and provides bidders and contractors easier use of the document.Contract Formation
There are two primary methods by which the government forms its contract: sealed bidding and negotiation, often called competitive proposals.
Sealed bidding is a rigid process in which the Invitation For Bids (IFB) states the government's needs in sufficient detail to permit all bidders to compete on the same basis by bidding on the same or virtually identical work. The contracting officer must use sealed bidding if: time permits the use of sealed bidding procedures; the award shall be made on the basis of price or price-related factors; no need exists to discuss the bids with the offerors; and the government has a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one sealed bid.
In sealed bidding, only firm fixed price or fixed price with economic price adjustments contracts can be used. This is logical since otherwise price and price-related factors could not be the basis of an award. These and other types of contracts are discussed below. In sealed bidding when the bids are opened, the contracting officer evaluates the bids and prepares an abstract of bids.
The contracting officer must determine if the bidder is responsive. "Responsive" refers to whether the bidder is offering what the government wanted. Sealed bidders must virtually accept the bid schedule as is; otherwise the bidders are not bidding on the same item. Unless bidders can convince the contracting officer to change the schedule at the bidders' conference or by questions submitted prior to the deadline, any deviation from the schedule will result in the bid's being considered nonresponsive and rejected (FAR 14.404-2). If the contracting officer is satisfied, then the lowest responsive responsible bidder in a sealed bidding must receive the contract. (This process is explained below.)
Negotiation is used if the requirements for sealed bidding are not met, e.g., there is insufficient time or a need to discuss the proposal with the offerors. Negotiation is much more flexible for both the government and the offerors. It is often used when the government cannot specify its needs with any precision. Consequently, an RFP states a general need and allows offerors the opportunity to use their ingenuity and propose what they believe is the best way to meet those needs.
After the proposals are received, the contracting officer evaluates them and separates them into the most highly rated proposals and all others. Those that are not the most highly rated are dropped from the competition, while the others remain in the competitive range. The contracting officer then enters discussions with the remaining offerors to learn more about their proposals and try to improve their technical ability or reduce their price. Discussions are not mandatory since one offeror might clearly be the best. At the end of the discussions, the government calls for final proposal revisions (formerly called best and final offers), in which the offerors reevaluate their proposals and decide what they want their final offer to be.
Before awarding any contract, the contracting officer must determine that the contractor is responsible (see FAR Part 9). Responsibility refers to whether the bidder has the ability to perform the contract. These qualities can include financial considerations, experience, or production capability. Determining responsibility may be a matter of making an informal telephone call to prior contracting officers, or of reviewing documents the contractor has submitted; or it may require a full-blown pre-award survey. (For more information on contract formations issues, see Nash and Cibinic, Formation of Government Contracts, 3d ed.)Contract Type
The type of contract can drastically change the risks and responsibilities of the parties. FAR part 16 describes the various types of contract in detail, but they will be summarized here. Contract type is a chameleon term that can mean what the government is buying, such as supply or service; the procurement method, either sealed bidding or competitive proposals; the dollar amount of the contract, small purchase or not; and the method of payment, either fixed price or cost reimbursement. The rules will differ since different clauses may be used in supply or service contracts; in contracts procured by sealed bidding as opposed to competitive proposals; or in contracts of varying dollar amounts.
There may be no perfect contract type, but selecting an inappropriate type can limit the number of competitors or can increase the cost to the government. Although variations abound, there are basically only two such contract types: fixed price and cost reimbursement.
Fixed price. Fixed price contracts are used when the specifications are relatively definite and precise, so that it is fair to impose most risks on the contractor. For example, if the government is buying paper clips or some other commonly produced items, a fixed price contract is most appropriate. However, if it were buying a never before produced jet fighter, requiring companies to bid on a fixed price basis would bring two results. Many companies would refuse to bid because they could not realistically project their costs and risks. Others would bid but would inflate their bids to cover every conceivable risk. In such cases, the government and the taxpayers are better served by agreeing to reimburse the contractor for its allowable costs, subject to the ability to audit the contractor's books to ensure the taxpayer is not being charged for extraneous items.
Cost reimbursement contracts. In cost contracts, the government assumes a much greater risk because the government does not have adequate specifications, such as in research and development contracts, or when the item is needed so urgently that the government is willing to assume a greater share of the risk. For example, if the government needs a million rattan chairs within three months, contractors may be unwilling to take such a contract unless the government assumes a greater share of the risk. These contracts are discussed at FAR 16.3.
Cost contracts normally contain a cost limitation clause that sets a cap on the contract; this cap may not be exceeded without the contracting officer's approval. Indisputably, cost contracts can be abused by unscrupulous or inefficient contractors. To avoid that, cost contracts provide the government with extensive rights to audit the records and inspect the contractor's plant.
Other contract types include incentive contracts and indefinite delivery contracts. Time and material contracts (FAR 16.601), labor hours contracts (FAR 16.602), or letter contracts are less commonly used and lawyers will rarely encounter them. Full explanations of these contract types can be found in FAR part 16.Contract Administration
During performance, clients will most frequently contact lawyers when they believe the contract must be modified to account for a change in the work; a delay in the work; or in construction contracts, a different site condition. All of these are covered by various contract clauses including: the changes clause (FAR 52.243-1 through 52.243-6); delay clauses, such as the stop work order clause (FAR 52.242-15); the suspension of work clause (FAR 52.242.14); and the differing site conditions clause (FAR 52.236-2).
If these are implemented, the client will most likely need the lawyer's help in proving the equitable adjustment-the amount of time and money by which the contract is modified. (This subject is tremendously complicated. For more information, see Nash and Cibinic, Administration of Government Contracts, 3d ed.)
The most serious aspect of contract administration about which a client may consult a lawyer is contract termination. The vast majority of contracts are performed satisfactorily. The government pays the full amount and both parties go their separate ways until the next contract. Sometimes, however, a contract will have to be terminated. How it is terminated will make an enormous difference. The government reserves the right to terminate for convenience, typically using clause FAR 52.249-2. Using this method, the contractor is not at fault, but the government's needs have changed so it no longer needs this contract to be performed. The government does agree, via the clause, to reimburse the contractor for all its allowable incurred costs plus a reasonable amount of profit on those costs, and for the costs of settling the termination, such as consultants' fees and attorney costs.
On the other extreme is a termination for default in which the government terminates the contract essentially because of the contractor's breach. Such a termination has drastic ramifications for the contractor. Typically, the vast majority of contractors cannot survive a termination for default. Most default terminations are effected under FAR 52.249-8, and the lawyer should study that clause to assert any procedural or substantive defenses available.
Both types of terminations are covered under FAR part 49. (Nash and Cibinic, Administration of Government Contracts, 3d ed., provides an excellent discussion.)Disputes
Regardless of the issue, whether it's an alleged delay, an improper change, or a termination for default, government contracts may wind up in litigation. The prescribed format is in the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and FAR part 33. Under this regime, the contractor must submit a claim to the contracting officer who will issue a final decision. If the contractor decides to appeal the final decision further, he or she cannot go to a federal district court. The contractor must go either to the agency Board of Contract Appeals, or to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Both forums are very specialized and resolve these matters without juries. At the agency Boards of Contract Appeals, the agency will be represented by its in-house attorneys, while at the Court of Federal Claims the agency is represented by Department of Justice attorneys.
The federal government, and specifically the Court of Federal Claims and the Boards of Contract Appeals, urge litigants to attempt to resolve their matter through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The federal government has issued a new website on federal ADR procedures. The Boards of Contract Appeals especially are willing to have settlement judges (typically not the judge assigned to hear the case if ADR fails) meet with the parties to try and resolve the matter.
James F. Nagle is a partner in the Seattle, Washington, law firm of Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker. He is the author of How to Review a Federal Contract and Research Federal Contract Law, 2d ed. (ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, 2000).


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HI guys,
i need some help.
What is a Shell Account??
How can I make one??
You being serious?
A shell account is just a secure shell (ssh) account on some *nix box. It doesn't have to be a *nix box... it can even be a windows box. Its just secure access to a remote box.
Most ssh accounts are for command line... however, some people do tunnel other services (like VNC) over a secure shell.
You can either get a friend to give you one, create your own server (windows or linux will work, a s long as you are using ssh), or there are plenty of places to get them online.
Most of the free ones really suck and don't have much privledges.
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What are the uses of a shell account??
which free ones are good??
I have to slightly disagree with phishphreek80, in that a shell account and ssh are not the same thing. A shell is the command line interpreter. A shell account is an account that can access this shell. SSH, is a means to connect to a computer and utilize this shell account. SSH has other uses such as creating secure tunnels and such, and you can connect to a shell account in an insecure way such as telnet.
As for uses of a shell account, you can execute command line programs on a remote computer. I use SSH to connect to a shell account that I have on a box, and irc from it. I use pine on that box. I can connect to it from anywhere in the world and get to these items. If there were any other processes I wanted to run on that box, I could (as long as I have access to do this). A lot of web hosting places will give you a shell account to manage your website through. This will allow you to move files around and text edit them, just like you could at the console of a *nix box.
I would venture to guess that if you don't know what one is, you have no use for one and don't really need one.
Shell Account -- Account used for accessing a shell on a remote machine (typically *nix).
SSH -- Secure Shell. Used for having a more secure connection, connecting to the shell account, and is a form of a "tunnel" (as previously stated) to the shell account.
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So is a Shell Account used for running commands like nslookup, whois etc. if i have windows]
Think of the command prompt on your windows box as your shell. You can run those commands from it. If you do, such as a ping the ping will originate from the box the ping command was sent from.
Now, if you use a shell account on another box (even though you're physically in front of your windows box), those ping packets will originate from the other box.
This is mainly a way to do stuff remotely. Skiddies and such use them for running exploits remotely, so as not to reveal their true location.
zENGER: I'll buy that. I just think shell == ssh because who would use rlogin or telnet anymore?
Maybe there are other secure shell client/servers out there... but ssh is the most popular?
But then again... I was just thinking remote.. not local too.
Thanks for pointing that out.
THANKX a lot pal
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February 25. 2013 8:12PM
Londonderry jewelry store takes star turn for design
By APRIL GUILMET
Union Leader Correspondent
Richter's Jewelry & Design, located at 4 Orchard Drive in Londonderry, has earned national acclaim as an honoree in the 2012 "America's Coolest Stores" list for InStore Magazine. (APRIL GUILMET PHOTO)
LONDONDERRY - A Londonderry jewelry store that prides itself on creating an inviting haven for customers with its soft lighting, cozy fireplace, overstuffed chairs and marble wine bar, hasn't gone unnoticed by a national trade publication.
Richter's Jewelry & Design Studio, located at 4 Orchard View Drive, made honorable mention on InStore magazine's "America's Coolest Stores" list for 2012.
The store is featured prominently in the magazine's February edition, and is the only Granite State store to make the cut, the publication said.
Honorees for "America's Coolest Stores" were announced this past August.
Amy and Paul Richter, who submitted their application for the contest several months earlier, opened their jewelry store on the other side of the Orchard Tree Mall about 20 years ago. The business was moved to its current location in November 2011.
A native of Pennsylvania, Paul Richter began working at a jewelry store when he was still in high school. After relocating to New England, Richter honed his design skills under the mentorship of Massachusetts jeweler Howard Cooper and began showing off his own creations at the now-defunct Gray Goose Shops arts and crafts store in Londonderry in the early 1990s.
The Richters designed their showroom to beckon store guests and help them feel at ease, with freestanding jewelry cases encouraging the flow of foot traffic.
On many days, one or more of the couples' three friendly bullmastiffs are on hand to welcome browsers with wagging tails.
The Deerfield couple said it was important to them to design a store where they'd both feel right at home, since most of their waking hours are spent at work.
"We certainly wouldn't see each other nearly as often if we didn't work together," said Amy Richter, who manages the sales floor.
The couple shares the floor with jewelry designers Jonathan Carpenter and Robert Lalus and longtime sales staff members Carol Josef and Lisa Kimberly.
Paul Richter said his work days involve long hours, and having plenty of help onhand frees him up to spend time in his workshop, where he designs colorful custom pieces.
About 60 percent of items sold at Richter's were custom-made onsite, Amy Richter said, though the store also carries items from designers like Kika Behar, Kelim, Raymond Hak and Doves.
Paul Richter said he's excited about making the America's Coolest list, even as an honorable mention.
"The stores that usually make the list are stores with a $6 million build-out in the center of Manhattan," he said with a grin. "So we're pretty happy, as a little independent business here in Londonderry, to have made the cut."


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Author Notes: My youngest brother is home from college for the holidays. He mentioned to me that during finals week, all he drank was dirty chai – chai with a shot of espresso. I love chai and I love espresso, so I was pretty sure I would like a dirty chai. Add a shot of bourbon, and you have a hot toddy that will erase the troubles of the day, even if it does not put you to sleep. My chai recipe is inspired by one I found at http://www.veetea.com/site..., with ingredients I had on hand. Note: While green cardamom pods are typically used, I only had black cardamom pods which have a smokier, more pungent quality. I was curious how it would affect the flavor, and I enjoyed the overall balance with the espresso and bourbon. - gingerroot —gingerroot
Food52 Review: This starts out as a fragrant and mildly indulgent chai -- it's made with half-n-half -- and then right before serving you sling in some espresso and bourbon, and suddenly it's a drink with purpose and conviction. —The Editors
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
For the Chai:
ounces half and half
ounces water
cinnamon stick, broken in half
black cardamom pods, crushed with a mortar and pestle
pink peppercorns, crushed with a mortar and pestle (up to 6)
1 1/2
inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and flattened with the flat side of a large knife
tablespoons Turbinado sugar
sachets of organic whole leaf black tea, preferably Assam
For the Dirty Toddy:
ounces espresso (I used Stumptown Roasters Hairbender), for the dirty toddy
ounces Knob Creek, or other good quality bourbon, for the dirty toddy
- Combine half and half, water, spices and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add black tea sachets and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea sachets, strain out spices and split chai between two pre-warmed teacups. Add one ounce of espresso and one ounce of bourbon to each teacup. Sit back and enjoy.
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Moscow Manege; Russian State Darwin (Natural History) Museum; Russian State Vodokanal Museum; Anichkova Palace; Central Hall Minsk; British Embassy Moscow; British Ambassador's Residence Moscow; Pushkin House London.
As Peterhof develops, traditional homes still remain and tended to by people both young and old.
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Documentary photographer Matthew Webb has examined a diverse range of subject matter, from globalization, Soviet space exploration, and the confrontation between the urban and the rural, to personal narratives of individual families or communities. Working predominantly in black-and- white—to foreground the human experience rather than the play of color and light—he has captured images in the United Kingdom, Yemen, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and China. Primarily fascinated by the tension between modernization and tradition, Webb searches for the common experiences between disparate places.
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True Life, True Grit: Achieve the Honorable
Former U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton discusses his new memoir Achieve the Honorable in a public conversation with library director Crosby Kemper III.
Achieve the Honorable is the story of how Skelton, a native of Lexington, Missouri, overcame boyhood polio to launch a career on Capitol Hill. Along the way, the book provides glimpses into the lives of political titans like Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton, and treats readers to Skelton's engaging humor and shrewd political insight.
Skelton served as U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th Congressional District from 1977–2011, and was known as a bipartisan negotiator and a champion of the Armed Services who helped reform the Department
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The high court Thursday reversed a decision by Sebastian County Circuit Judge James Cox, who ruled last year that part of the law was unconstitutional.
Cox ruled that the law was too vague for the criminal penalties to be fair.
Fort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen sued the city after its administrator met with directors privately over a proposal to change city ordinances so he could hire and fire department directors at will. The proposal was eventually tabled.
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HERRIN, IL (KFVS) - Thanksgiving is long gone, bring on the Christmas cheer!
And for one town, they're bringing in some holiday spirit in a big way!
"Christmas is the happiest time of year," says Parade Coordinator Kent Ingersoll. "It gets the families together; the kids get to see Santa Claus."
But before the floats could hit the streets of Herrin, organizers scrambled to put the last minute details on their floats before the big reveal.
"We started on Monday and we've worked really hard every night since till the wee hours of the morning," says float organizer, Amy Fletcher.
So whether the float featured a giant world or some fake snow, organizers say the time and effort that went into putting it all together is worth it.
"Having people come out and enjoy the city," says Ingersoll. Christmas is the greatest time of the year so people are going to have a good time."
And while it's still just November and the real snow hasn't quite made it into the forecast, participants have no doubt the feeling of Christmas won't be missed.
"With black Friday shopping happening all day today, I think it's a great way to try to ring in the spirit and get it started," says float organizer Courtney Teel.
"Thanksgiving is about giving thanks to god and all the blessings he has given us so I think that's enough in itself to get everybody motivated," says Fletcher.
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Does the UFC Need to Pay for Athlete Rehab Like the WWE?
Chris Leben posted a tweet earlier today that jolted an MMA world still asleep in post-UFN 36 lull:
I wish I would've drove truck last 10yrs, then at least is have insurance to see a counselor. Ufc left me broken with nithing
— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) February 16, 2014
Any sentiment related to the UFC and how they take care of their fighters (whether it's about pay, insurance, or what have you) is bound to be controversial. Leben's tweet suggesting the UFC discards their fighters once they've outlived their usefulness and leaves them as empty, "broken" husks was no exception. A firestorm erupted on twitter and other Internet locales, with many fans insulting Leben and bashing the TUF Season 1 veteran. Their argument: Leben made more money than me, so fuck him. His drug issues are not my problem. Harsh words for a man who risked his mind and body to entertain so many.Read More DIGG THIS


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Round 9 is upon us which means we're only two weeks away from the massive double header Round 11. Every transfer you make now should be for a player who will have two games in Round 11 to maximize your potential points. Because of that, the focus for the next two weeks will be on players who are poised to do well in their current round as well as Round 11.
Landon Donovan ($10.0m), LA Galaxy – Well Donovan came back with a big bang in Round 8 and many people have jumped on him early. If he can maintain his hot streak and find his form of previous seasons he'll more than justify his $10.0m price tag. Galaxy are without a double match week in round 11 but they do have two games in round 12 when they travel to Philadelphia Union then New York Red Bulls. If you can find the space for him in your salary-cap he's guaranteed to see a price jump after Round 11 as managers scoop him up for Round 12.
Dax McCarty ($8.7m), New York Red Bulls – Facing Toronto FC who are notorious for conceding bad goals is a good match up for McCarty. The Red Bulls made a fantastic 4-1 comeback from behind last week against a New England side that had until then held the lowest goals against for any team in MLS this season. Putting four past the Revolution is quite a feat and we think McCarty and company's momentum will continue, even with the loss of Juninho due to red card suspension. Looking ahead to Round 11 they square off against the Montreal Impact and New England once again, two matches that could easily tilt in their favour.
Team of the week (Round 9), FC Dallas – Dallas are at the top of the league because of their strong defense and creative midfield. This week they're headed to our neck of the woods to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC who have struggled to maintain a clean sheet in the past few rounds. They also present a good option to fantasy managers going into Round 11 when they play two matches at home against Portland Timbers and D.C. United.
Dallas' centre backs Matt Hedges ($5.6m) George John ($5.8m) are the rocks that hold the puzzle together. Michel Pereira ($5.6m) is listed as a defender but appears to be a defensive holding midfielder for Dallas and is quite consistent with key passes and crosses. With the midfield there are plenty of worthwhile options, Jackson ($8.1m) and David Ferreira ($9.1m) are the two big key play makers in the engine room with Andrew Jacobson ($6.4m) being a bargain at his price with similar points. Jacobson has only put up under 4 points once this year being one of the most consistent well priced players in the league. We prefer him over his 2 counter parts.
Up top Blas Perez ($9.0m) and Kenny Cooper ($9.1m) are the two forwards, but we prefer to avoid these two as we feel for the price there is better value to be had elsewhere. Keep in mind that Dallas has a bye next week so plan accordingly, and as always keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE. Good luck in Round 9.
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The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) is pleased to announce the opening of the Southern Traveling Authors Registration Service (STARS). STARS is a part of the Authors 'Round the South website, and operates as a speakers bureau, managed by SIBA and geared specifically towards bringing authors to Southern independent bookstores and their customers.
How does it work?
STARS introduces authors to booksellers: One of the most common questions SIBA receives from its bookstore members is how to find authors for store events. And one of the most common questions it receives from publishers is how to place authors in bookstores. STARS was created to answer both requests. With STARS, authors can easily reach booksellers who are interested in their books. And booksellers have a resource to find authors interested in their stores.
Authors who are traveling in the South and want to make the most of their travel plans by scheduling events while on the road can list their upcoming trips on their STARS profile page. Each time they enter a trip on STARS, an announcement is sent to close by SIBA stores, notifying booksellers that the author will be in the area and is available for events, speaking engagements, book club discussions, etc. Booksellers interesting in having the author for an event can log on to the STARS site to see specific information about the author, including descriptions of their books, links to their websites, blogs, newsletters and online press kits, and publicity contact information.
Booksellers, in addition to using the STARS list to augment their own event schedules, can also promote the list as a resource for their customers, and to their community. Schools, libraries, book clubs, and civic groups, among others, can find potential speakers, presenters and workshop leaders on the STARS list. All speaker and event requests are then brokered by SIBA via the closest available independent bookstore. In this way STARS helps to build relationships between authors, booksellers, and the greater community.
Scheduled events are then listed by booksellers on the ARTS calendar, which is distributed by SIBA weekly to media across the South along with the Southern Indie Bestseller List and which is promoted in their popular monthly newsletter for Southern Literature, Lady Banks' Commonplace Book.
Who can use STARS?
The STARS list can be used by anyone as a resource for finding writers: Book clubs, libraries, schools, arts organizations and bookstores are all encouraged to make STARS their first stop when seeking speakers and presenters for programs and events. All requests, however, will be brokered by an independent bookstore in the area.
Who can list on STARS?
Authors: Any author with a book in print can sign up for STARS and being listing their trips. The site lists both the city and town the author travels from, and the locations he/she is traveling to. Authors do not need to live in SIBA territory to use STARS, but the only trips they can list are those within SIBA territory (AL, AR, GA, FL, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, KY, VA).
Publishers: Publishers and publicity departments who are members of SIBA automatically receive listing privileges for all their authors for the year their book is being promoted. After a year, authors are encouraged to maintain their SIBA membership via SIBA's Free membership for Authors offer.
Literary Organizations: Writers' and Literary Organizations who are members of SIBA receive the same listing privileges as Publishers. They can maintain STARS pages on behalf of their members, or allow their members to create and maintain their own pages.
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Another book about Van Halen's early days will be published this year.
Early band manager Noel Monk has written "Runnin' With The Devil: A Backstage Pass To The Wild Times, Loud Rock, And The Down And Dirty Truth Behind The Making OF Van Halen."
The announcement of the book promises to tell all about "one of the great untold stories of rock music," including plenty of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Eddie Van Halen's marriage to Valerie Bertinelli, David Lee Roth's acrimonious departure from the band and much more.
The book is currently available for pre-order at www.VanHalenStore.com.
Van Halen, meanwhile, is currently dormant after its last tour during 2015, though Sammy Hagar -- who replaced Roth as frontman in 1985 -- is championing a reunion that will include both singers.
Gary Graff is an award-winning music journalist who not only covers music but has written books on Bob Seger, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.


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- Data Center- profiles of individual schools or districts which include data on performance, achievement, growth, graduation rates, student enrollment, teachers, health and wellness, and safety.
- Data Lab- a query tool to access the state's database for reading, writing and math achievement and growth results, at the state, district, school, grade, and disaggregated group levels.
- District and School Performance Framework Reports- summary accountability reports for individual schools and districts.
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Raya's rules have served us well. I am canceling this post to introduce site wide forum policies. Jeff
Essentially, this is the social forum: the place to introduce yourself to the community, and hold casual conversation (which doesn't necessarily have to be related to the Classics). To make the experience as pleasant as possible for all members, we ask that you keep to the following guidelines:
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Who do you want to spend 2013 with? The Little Prince, Star Wars or Peanuts? Moleskine celebrates the iconic characters of George Lucas, Charles Schulz and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with a new series of limited edition planners.
Inside there are illustrations and details like the colored bookmark, address book and matching folding calendar.
The cover has cult quotes referring to the characters, illustrated flaps, related postcards or mini stickers to decorate the pages. Two formats, four different models.
The 2013 Planners are available at the Moleskine Store, MoleskineUS and in select stores around the world.


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For over a century, America has provided a provocative and distinctly Jesuit voice on religion, society, politics and culture. That proud history continues as America's board of directors on June 5 named Matt Malone, S.J., to succeed Drew Christiansen, S.J., as the magazine's editor in chief. Father Malone, 40, will assume his appointment in October. The board first approved plans for a transition at its September 2011 meeting.
Father Christiansen has served as editor in chief since 2005. He will be on sabbatical for the next year, serving as a visiting scholar in the department of theology at Boston College. Father Christiansen has accepted an appointment, beginning in January 2014, as Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Human Development at Georgetown University, with a joint appointment to the School of Foreign Service and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.
Father Malone served for two years as an associate editor of America from 2007 to 2009, when he covered foreign policy and domestic politics. He had earlier won a first-place award from the Catholic Press Association for a moving essay recounting his father's decision to forgive the man responsible for the death of Matt's brother Joseph in a drunk driving incident in 1984.
Before becoming a Jesuit, Father Malone served as deputy director of MassINC, an independent public policy research center, and as co-publisher of CommonWealth, an award-winning review of politics, policy, ideas and civic life.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a master's degree in philosophy from Fordham University and a graduate degree in theology from Heythrop College in Great Britain and The Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
"We are pleased to welcome Father Matt Malone back home to America, a place that is meaningful to him as both a journalist and a Jesuit. A talented writer and editor, he is uniquely qualified to help lead America into its next century," said Albert C. Pierce, chair of the board of directors of America Press Inc. John P. Schlegel, S.J., president and publisher, added, "As the 14th editor in America's 100-year history, Father Malone knows he has big shoes to fill, and we are confident that he will exceed all expectations."
About his new role, Father Malone said: "I am honored by this appointment and grateful to be able to return to America. The publication has a storied tradition and is well positioned for a bright future. America's mission has never been more relevant. Questions of faith and culture, democracy and Catholicism—the very questions that America has explored for more than a century—will continue to dominate the public argument. I look forward to continuing the conversation."
Father Schlegel also praised the contributions of the current editor in chief, noting Father Christiansen's leadership through a period of major transition, including instituting a new board of directors comprising Jesuit and lay trustees, expanding America's Web presence and leading the publication through its centennial celebration in 2009.
Mr. Pierce noted Father Christiansen's important role: "America has always been committed to ideas and to rigorous and civil dialogue, and Father Christiansen championed both during his seven years leading the publication. From politics to social justice to foreign affairs, he challenged America's readers to consider the most important issues of the day and, in the process, created a platform for faith and freedom."
Father Christiansen noted: "America has always played a key role in 'the broad middle' of U.S. Catholic life, and many readers have told us they regard it as a lifeline in sustaining their Catholic commitment. I wish Father Malone and the whole staff well as they continue the journey of America's second century. Matt possesses the talent and experience to help take this Jesuit ministry into once unimagined space in the digital universe."
And "Welcome!" to Fr. Malone.
Thanks to both of you for your willingness to serve, your energy, your good faith and your unselfishness in the work you do.


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Courtesy Scholastic Parent & Child
She's won over the hearts of countless critics, but this time Christina Applegate has finally met her match in daughter Sadie Grace.
"She loves it when I imitate a monkey — she starts imitating a monkey too. Every day there's something different that she thinks is hysterical," the actress, 40, tells Scholastic Parent & Child in their April issue.
"And you try to use it again and again, but then by the third time, she doesn't find it funny anymore. Sadie is a much harder critic than the public."
The 13-month-old is exposed to the musical world through watching dad, music producer Martyn LeNoble strum the guitar, but Applegate admits her "independent" girl is already showing signs of a funny bone.
"She makes me laugh every day — she's a funny little kid and a happy girl," she says.
"She'll stand on a little box in our room and press her musical bear until she finds the song she wants. Then she grooves, dances, and stomps around for 20 minutes. She has the best time all by herself."
Applegate welcomed Sadie in January of last year and began work for her role on Up All Night only six weeks later. If given the chance to do things again, she says, her path as a new parent would be very different.
"In hindsight, I don't know if I would have started again so early, because there are a lot of hours away from her," she reveals. "It's been very difficult for me."
Fortunately, the first-time mom has managed to band together with fellow actors Maya Rudolph and Will Arnett and spend time bonding over their babies.
"We're always showing each other our videos. What's nice is that none of us sit there and think, 'Oh no, they're showing videos again,'" Applegate explains.
"We all love each other's kids, so we're enthusiastic. If Will shows us his son walking for the first time, we're excited and supportive."
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Hockey gold and another f-cking figure skating judging controversy. Are you as intense about this as I am?
Sasha Finds multiple Blake steeze in LifeStyle
Patrick Stewart might actually be the most perfect human being (Dlisted)
Vanilla Ice is now selling my favourite meal (The Superficial)
Salma at Gucci (Just Jared)
Emma Thompson being awesome. Oh it's a Thursday (Pop Sugar)
Career making by marriage is boring too (Cele|bitchy)
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's red sparkly dress (Hollywood Tuna)
James Franco assesses the cheating liar Shia LaBeouf (TooFab)
Snooki's planning a Great Gatsby wedding...?! (Reality Tea)
Hate Selena Gomez's boots (Popoholic)
Why is Ellie Goulding wearing a Carrie Underwood dress? (Go Fug Yourself)


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to headline a California fundraiser for Terry McAuliffe, a longtime family friend running for governor in Virginia.
The former secretary of state will attend the Beverly Hills fundraiser on Oct. 30. It will be hosted by longtime Clinton donors Haim Saban and his wife Cheryl.
The former first lady has been helping McAuliffe in the final weeks before November's election. She was raising money for McAuliffe in New York on Tuesday and plans to appear at a "Women for Terry" event in Falls Church, Va., on Saturday.
Democrats consider Clinton to be a strong contender for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination should she decide to run.
McAuliffe faces Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the November election.


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Activities for the week included nitrogen and lime applications, input purchases and cleaning and preparing equipment for storage. Fall harvest and tillage for the most part has been completed.


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Major in Spanish with Teaching Certification
Spanish/Teaching Certification (Grades P-12)
Bachelor of Arts Degree
CIP 16.0905University Studies Requirements...............................47-50 hrs
University Studies selections must include:
•University Studies Electives: CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology
Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or equivalent course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details. All majors and minors, including those who score above the 301 level on the Placement Exam, will be required to take SPA 302. SPA 302 serves as a gateway course to the upper-level culture and literature courses. A minimum grade of C is required in 301 and 302. MLA 400 is required for the major; passing scores on the third year proficiency exams are required for entry into MLA 400.
Intermediate level modern language courses completed as part of the major or minor also satisfy modern language requirements for the B.A.
Required Courses..............................................................25 hrsMLA 099 Transitions
MLA 400 Senior Seminar
MLA 514 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages
SPA 201 Intercultural Communications in Spanish
SPA 202 Practical Applications in Spanish
SPA 203 Spanish for the Working World
SPA 301 Conversation and Composition I
SPA 302 Conversation and Composition II
SPA 323 Spanish Culture and Civilization
SPA 325 Spanish-American Culture
SPA 331 Advanced Language Practice
Note: Credit for SPA 101 and 102 may not be used for the major but will be counted for graduation.Limited Electives.................................................................6 hrs
Select two from the following literature courses:
SPA 401 Survey of Spanish Literature
SPA 403 Survey of Spanish-American Literature
SPA 419 European Cinema
SPA 421 Topics in Spanish Literature
SPA 441 Topics in Spanish Cultural Studies
SPA 450 Literacy Masterpieces in Spanish
SPA 460 Studies in a Genre
SPA 503 Golden Age Literature
SPA 504 Don Quixote
SPA 505 Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature
SPA 507 Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature
SPA 511 Spanish-American Short Story
SPA 512 Spanish-American Novel
SPA 521 Topics in Spanish Literature
SPA 522 Topics in Spanish-American LiteratureApproved Electives in Spanish..........................................6 hrs
Select from SPA courses beyond SPA 203.Required Support Course..................................................3 hrs
One related course outside of the Department of Modern Languages, selected from the approved list given in the departmental introduction.
Note: The department strongly recommends that majors study abroad for at least one summer.Required for Teaching Certification................................38 hrs
COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology1
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development2
EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education1
EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching
EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education
EDU 405 Evaluation and Measurement in Education
SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools
SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
SED 300 Educating Students with Disabilities
Total Curriculum Requirements.......................... 125-128 hrs31With a grade of C or better.
2May be counted as a University Studies social science elective.
3Each student must submit a senior research project
The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.


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