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Enrollment Planning
A longstanding need widely identified at UH Mānoa has been the lack of strategic planning concerning enrollment. In response, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Students formed a Committee on Enrollment Planning. The purpose of the Committee is to complement the normal administrative structures, not override them; complement them at the goal and strategy level by providing a forum in which ideas can be advanced, developed, and tested and by providing a forum in which the cross-unit cooperation necessary to attain any enrollment goals can be modeled and forged. Enrollment goal setting and strategy development to attain those goals are at the core of this committee.
On August 5, 2009, the VCAA and VCS held a retreat with participation from the Senate Executive Committee, the newly formed Committee on Enrollment Planning, deans or associate deans from every school or college at UH Mānoa, and other interested parties. Two sets of data were examined at the retreat: "Key Enrollment Indicators Data" and Mānoa Undergraduate Tuition Projections. This data is provided below.
The purpose of the retreat was to develop a set of high-level enrollment goals for the campus. A copy of the draft "Enrollment Goals for UH Mānoa" was disseminated for consultation and input. The goals were endorsed by the Mānoa Faculty Senate in December 2009. The document (provided below) established an overall enrollment goal and four specific goals:
Overall Goal: Raise Our Enrollments
Goal #1: Keep more of Hawai'i's high school graduates here in-state, attending UH Mānoa
Goal #2: Address the differential rates of educational attainment across Hawai'i's population
Goal #3: Increase mobility between the two- and four-year sectors
Goal #4: Improve retention and graduation rates at Mānoa
In February 2010, four workgroups were formed around each of the enrollment goals. The organization and charge to the workgroups is detailed in "Organizing Workgroups on Enrollment Goals" which is provided below. Subsequently, a fifth workgroup on international enrollment management was formed. The workgroups are developing initiatives to make progress on their assigned goals. The initiatives are brought to the Committee on Enrollment Planning for discussion and disposition. Copies of notes from the Committee's meetings are posted below.
Starting in April 2010, specific action items are being endorsed by the Committee, next steps are being identified, and target dates are being established. The "Committee on Enrollment Planning, Action Items" document is posted below,Committee on Enrollment Planning Members
- Reed Dasenbrock, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, co-chair
- Francisco Hernandez, Vice Chancellor for Students, co-chair
- Amy Agbayani, Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity
- Krystyna Aune, Academic Affairs
- Maenette Benham, Hawaiian Knowledge
- Ron Cambra, Undergraduate Education
- Patricia Cooper, Graduate Education
- Peter Crouch, Engineering
- Kathy Cutshaw, Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, and Operations
- Hung Dang, Student Services
- William Ditto, Natural Sciences
- Susan Hippensteele, Women's Studies & SEC representative
- Mike Kaptik, Student Housing
- Jodi Kuba, Financial Aid
- Karen Tessier, Nursing & SEC Representative
- Joel Weaver, Hawai'i English Program
- Kahunawaikaʻala Wright, Hawaiian Knowledge
- Myrtle Yamada, Academic Affairs
- Yang Zhang, Mānoa Institutional Research
Enrollment Planning Workgroup Members
Undergraduate Enrollment Goals for UH Mānoa
Enrollment Planning Action Items
Enrollment Planning Completed Action Items


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|Tas Seasonal Rainfall Outlook: probabilities for August to October 2006, issued 25th July 2006
50:50 chances for above average seasonal rainfall
The current seasonal rainfall odds do not strongly favour either wetter or drier than average conditions across Tasmania. The chances of accumulating at least median rain during the late winter to mid-spring period (August-October) are close to 50% across the State, the Bureau of Meteorology announced today.
For the August to October period, the chances of above median rainfall are mainly between 40 and 50% in Tasmania (see map). So in years with ocean patterns like the current, about four or five August to October periods out of 10 are expected to be wetter than average over the State, with about five or six out of ten being drier.
Outlook confidence is related to how consistently the Pacific and Indian Oceans affect Australian rainfall. During August to October, history shows this effect to be moderately consistent across north-central and northeast Tasmania, but elsewhere in the State it is only weakly consistent (see background information).
After falling to −10 in May, the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) rose slightly in June to a value of −6. The approximate SOI for the 30 days ending 22nd July was −9.
Although the chances of an El Niño have risen somewhat in the past month, continued neutral ENSO conditions is the most likely outcome for the remainder of 2006. For routine updates and comprehensive discussion on the latest data relating to ENSO, together with details on what the phenomenon is and how it has affected Australia in the past, please see the ENSO Wrap-Up.
Click on the map above for a larger version of the map. Use the reload/refresh button to ensure the latest forecast map is displayed.
|More information on this outlook is available from 9.00am to 5.00pm (EST) Monday to Friday by contacting the Climate and Consultancy section in the Bureau's Hobart Office: (03) 6221 2043.
THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE SEASONAL OUTLOOK IS EXPECTED BY 24th AUGUST 2006
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June 2006 rainfall in historical perspective
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After breaking his maiden in his third start, Fort Loudon swept through the Florida Stallion Stakes, winning the Dr. Fager, Affirmed and In Reality, consecutively. After that difficult three-race sweep, the impressive Florida-bred journeyed to Churchill Downs for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and the beginning of a long string of graded stakes events.
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Clan BalUlthrik and the Thel Orcs
By Chrissy K III
A couple of weeks ago I was at my church praying and furthering my advancement in the clerical arts. Suddenly, I got an odd feeling, like I was being watched. I wasnt too worried about it, I feel like Im pretty experienced and I have the gods on my side. It didnt feel like it could be that dangerous, wow was I wrong. I wouldnt find out what was bothering me that night. But, because of the weird feelings I was getting I healed some homeless people and gave them some food, so I would be in the favor of the gods, just in case. That night I set up a Wyvern Watch on my door and the rest of the walking space in my house. This made me feel safer, so I slept soundly that night.
Next morning, I awoke and found a letter at my front door. The Wyvern Watch was still up so it must have been there when I got home the night before. I opened the letter hastily and read that the town called Border Bay needed my help, but with what I had no idea. Well I knew it couldnt be easy if a town was calling for help so I went out in search of people to come with me. The two people I first started adventuring with didnt like adventuring much anymore, they had found enough gold and now were relaxing for the rest of their lives. Then I realized that I had recently adventured with some less experienced people. One named Tarl, a fighter, he was kind of a smart mouth teenage human. Stupid humans, they are always so full of themselves. Then there was someone named McSchmuppie, a paladin, I shouldnt speak badly of a Paladin, but he is so annoying and worthless, he is worthless besides detecting evil, which I can do with a few seconds. Well Tarl seemed like a better companion on this trip so I ventured over to Tarls residence. I showed him the letter and he made fun of it for a little while, but decided he would come with. I think he was hoping for some fame and fortune. But even with Tarl helping me we didnt feel like there would be enough people. Then I got that strange feeling again like somebody was watching me and out of nowhere McSchmuppie shows up and is like Ill go with you guys. Tarl and I both groan, but accept as we need more companions on this dangerous mission. I still felt like we would need more help as Tarl was still fairly new to the fighting game, and the paladin was also new to it and was completely worthless at least Tarl helped out. So, I paid someone 50 Gold to get a message for me to Gohan of Lowburg. It would take a week for it to get there and a week for Gohan to get back. So we had 14 days of waiting, hopefully the town would still be ok by then. Well I did my usual praying, healing, feeding, and the occasional fishing as I have gotten lessons from the fisherman of Burn Heart Bay. I even caught a trophy fish that was 5 inches and weighed 2 pounds. After Gohan made it to Goldenthull, we set off the next morning. The paladin was late, not a surprise to anyone, I think I heard Gohan ask Tarl why we even travel with this pathetic Paladin. All Tarl could say is he stalks the Dwarf; we cant get rid of him. Anyway we decide to leave without him. As we are leaving the gate we see the Paladin come running up dropping half his stuff, and not able to get on his horse, shouting wait, wait Im coming. We stop, and wait finally he catches up. It was a boring day on the trail, halfway through the day, I shout shoot, I forgot to check the magic shop for goodies. Oh well, when we get home that will have to be good enough.
Well we make it to the first few towns ok, but as we were in between the 2nd and the 3rd towns on the way to Border Bay, we were attacked by an Owlbear. I call a million insects and send them to attack the Owlbear. The Paladin runs away, why did we even bring him? Well Tarl and I easily finish off the Owlbear, while Gohan sits back and relaxes and tries to calm the Paladin down. For the rest of the trip it seemed like the Paladin was mad at Tarl, but I have no idea why. They werent talking anymore and had to be on opposite sides of the camp from each other. The next day we cut across the planes and the next day up to Border Bay, we made it there just fine. It was night so we got a meeting with the mayor in the morning. He pretty much told us that the orcs were attacking their town but they were ok with that until now, because they found this death forge and now were making super Orcs called Thel Orcs. Our job was first to go investigate and prove ourselves to him. We were quite offended and about to head home, but the treasure kept us there. Our first task was to kill some of the clan BalUlthrik orcs and bring their badges back to the mayor; we forgot to ask for a specific number when we left. But we approached the mountain the mayor had told us we would find some of the orcs as they are spread throughout the mountains. So, we stayed hidden and tried to assess how many orcs there were, and how we could kill them and get there badges to bring back to the mayor without getting the whole clan involved. The paladin was like we cant kill them one of them might be good. We ignored him; he was just going to be our bait. So we decided we couldnt do it without attracting attention. So we would make it on our on terms of fighting. What we decided is I cast two spells and made all the plants turn into thorns that were invisible to the naked eye, but would hurt you if you ran across them. The Paladin was supposed to call them down so that they would run down into it trying to get to us, but he was scared so finally Tarl just did it, worthless Paladin. Seven came running down, and three stayed up and shot arrows down at us, my sling wouldnt reach them, but the Paladin and Gohan shot up at them, Tarl didnt have a bow as he couldnt afford one yet. I shot at the ones running down. Gohan and the Paladin took out there three easily, I think that the Paladin might have actually hit one and that it wasnt all Gohan. I killed one. Then they reached my thorns, 1 missed the thorns but the other 5 hit them and died on the way through to us. Tarl easily finished off the last one. So in all so far I had 6.5 kills, Gohan had 2, Tarl had 1.5, and The Paladin with 1. Not bad, I thought we were doing a good job. I was surprised, the Paladin had even gotten 1.
We then searched the bodies. We took all of their items of value, and also their clan badges to prove ourselves and returned to town. In the morning we went to talk to the mayor, and we brought him the 10 badges thinking that would be enough. In our conversation with the mayor he told us that the there were bigger orcs in the group known as Thel orcs and that when they are killed they explode into flames. He also told us that they thought the orcs were using a death forge to turn regular orcs into the Thel orcs. He wanted us to then prove ourselves again. What was this mayor thinking? We could probably take their whole town. We were really offended this time. So the next day we headed out to the orc cave again. The bodies were still there though, they hadnt been picked up at all and there were no new orcs guarding the entrance. So we headed in, well Tarl and I did. McSchmuppie was too scared and needed Gohan to stay back with him to protect him. Again, why did we bring the paladin? When Tarl was ready to go I cast a sanctuary on both of us and then a silence spell over us. We then headed in to scout the cave. When we got a little way into the cave we saw a Thel orc sitting there sleeping. I stepped out of the silence spell, which was on Tarl. I then cast a spell that when stepped or fallen in would catch the person and tie them up. I placed it right in front of the Thel orc. Then I stepped back into the silence. Tarl would then push the orc into the rope and we would take him back to town. So we had it all set up, Tarl went behind the orc and pushed, but he tripped as he did it, and he failed miserably. The Orc then woke up. Oh no, I didnt know if we could take it, at least we were still in the silence so none of the other orc could here us. Tarl tried a second time before the orc could react and he succeeded the second time, so we brought the orc back with us. We brought him back to town and made it there during the middle of the night. As it would be a pain to try to keep the orc all night we went straight to the mayor. Once we made it there we talked to the mayors advisor, he told us we couldnt meet with the mayor until morning. We should have just leave this town to their fate since they were just setting us back, but being a priest, my morals told me to stay. So we finally got him to agree to a short meeting with the mayor by telling him we were going to let the orc loose on him. That got him moving. In our meeting with the mayor he told us that they would question and get information about the orcs from him and would report back to us in the morning.
In the morning we went back to see what they had found out. He told us pretty much what he told us at the beginning. The exact information was as follows. Ulthrik the Forge Master was using the Death Forge to create Thel orcs. They had captured a demon and had him locked up, I dont remember the name of the demon. They then had an orc chained up to the wall. Then 4 orc mages took flames from the demon and sent them through the Dwarven Death Forge and through them into the orc turning them into a super orc. They also had a Dwarven made hammer called Muradors Hammer, which was the only way to destroy the Death Forge and to free the demon.
After the meeting we set off to the cave once again. When we made it to the cave it was exactly as it was before. We gathered up the orcs we first killed and I animated 5 of them to join us in out battle against the orcs. So we headed in and forced the paladin to come with us this time. We then reached the spot where we had captured the Thel orc. That was also as we had left it. I then cast prayer on us, so we would get an advantage in out battle against the deadly super orcs. Then I cast silence on us so they wouldnt here us coming. We then went deeper into the cave. We reached a fork in the road and decided to go left. Eventually, we reached a large cave, and we peered into it. We saw an orc hanging on the wall, the Death Forge, 4 orc mages, and a demon locked up in chains. There were flames coming out of the demon, through the Death Forge, and into the orc hung up in the chains. Both the demon and the orc were screaming in pain. We then saw them release the orc, who was now a Thel orc, but he just collapsed to the ground, exhausted. We attacked boy were they surprised. I shot at a mage, McSchmuppie shot at a different one, Gohan at another, and my animated orcs took the forth. Tarl went for the Thel orc that couldnt fight back and the orc that let him down. We each took out or mages, I was the first one done and went to help Tarl with the Thel orc since it was a little harder to kill. Even my animated orcs were able to finish off their mage with only two of them being destroyed although the other three were in pretty bad shape and could only be used for a distraction. After they were killed we stripped their bodies, while the demon yelled at us to free him. He told us we had to go down the other path and find BalUlthrik and get the hammer from him to free the demon.
We than ran down the other path, but were cut off by two orcs, they called on some captured spirits of dwarves and 4 dwarves came to attack us. I couldnt attack my kin, so I shot at one of the orcs, as did Gohan and McSchmuppie. Tarl went to fight the dwarves to protect us from the approaching dwarves. McSchmuppie and Gohan finished off one orc and I finished off the other. The dwarves dissipated into air when their orc controllers vanished. We headed down the cave path further and ran into 2 Thel orc and a orc wearing plaitmail and holding a hammer, no doubt BalUlthrik. We reached them right at the opening of another cavern. They were ready for us. Gohan, Tarl, and McSchmuppie went for the Thel orcs and I headed for BalUlthrik. The other 3 easily took down the Thel Orcs, and I almost had BalUlthrik killed and they came to help me finish the job. Once killed BalUlthrik we took the hammer and stripped his body and grabbed all the treasure in this room. Then we went back to the other chamber and I destroyed the Death Forge. Then we grabbed the rest of the treasure in this room.
On our way to leave the cavern the demon demanded that we set him free. We all thought this a stupid idea even though he was a weak demon he could probably kill us all. So I decided I would cast spiritual hammer and just kill him in his chains. So everyone got out of the chamber and I tried it, but the spell on the chains holding him in, wouldnt let me hit him. So we decided to leave him in the chains and just leave. We made it back to town and let the mayor no we destroyed the Death Forge. As a reward we got about 1000 gold pieces and whatever we found on our adventure. We made it safely back to Goldenthull.
In Goldenthull, I kept the hammer, but at a price where I will owe McSchmuppie, Tarl, and Gohan for quite a while. In all it was a really good adventure. I think Tarl may have become more skilled in his craft during it also. Hopefully some day the paladin will become more skilled as well. The count for kills was as follows; Chrissy K lll 8.5, Tarl 4.5, McSchmuppie 4, Gohan 2, animated orcs 1. Some kills were exchanged with Gohan, but he didnt help to much. As I said he was lazy.
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It's kind of long, it was a good quest Sergio. I started typing it awhile ago, and just finished it now, so the end was hazy and may have some made up mistakes. I'll be writing about the game from two weekend ago soon, unless someone else was thinking about writing the synopsis for that one. Steve? Alex? Mike?
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Wow, way to go Chris. Must have a good memory? I like that you included how you completely missed the note left for you that first night.
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Europe needs a "car czar" to solve its problems and Lewis Booth is the right man for the job. That's the view analysts at Credit Suisse shared in a 53-page report on how to fix Europe's broken car industry.
Credit Suisse says Europe's car czar must already have experience with auto restructuring in Europe and globally.
Booth has done both during his time as CEO of Ford of Europe and more recently as Ford Motor Co.'s chief financial officer. The 63-year-old native of Liverpool, England, retired from his CFO post in April, concluding a 34-year career with Ford. He actually was born into the industry as his father was a Ford, Austin and Morris car dealer.
Credit Suisse presented the car czar idea last week. The timing is perfect because Europe's car industry is in crisis. PSA/Peugeot-Citroen announced today it would close a plant in Aulnay, France, by 2014 while Opel said last month that car production at its factory in Bochum, Germany, would end in 2016.
There are a number of reasons why Credit Suisse thinks a car czar could work.
1. Despite the likelihood that European mass-market brands will report huge first-half losses and massive cash burn, the industry has a bright future provided that it formulates a coordinated European restructuring plan and gets it started immediately.
2. Automakers are not suffering just because of a tough economy. The companies that are in the most trouble have made poor management choices, which have caused automakers' overall profitability to decline steadily in Europe since 2000. People created the problem so they can find a solution.
3. The auto industry directly or indirectly supports 12.7 million jobs in Europe. Given its importance to the region's overall economic fabric, everyone stands to gain if the majority of the automakers are profitable rather than losing money or just breaking even.
4. A Europewide plan would prevent protectionism, stopping the establishment of uncompetitive business practices that reinforce the view that automakers are run for the wider social good here.
5. Europe's car production capacity would need to be reduced by 10 percent for the industry as a whole to reach breakeven – which is achievable – or drop by 24 percent to have a utilization level like that in the United States, where overcapacity is no longer an issue, resulting in big profits for most automakers in that region.
Lewis Booth began his career with Ford in 1978 and led the company's operations on three continents during his 34-year career.
Credit Suisse's key conclusion is that Europe should replicate what was done in the United States.
"The EU should take ownership of the problem and put someone in charge," the analysts said, citing the Obama administration's restructuring of two of the Detroit 3 in the space of six months in early 2009.
"Crucially, we believe that the EU needs to accept responsibility for the restructuring and establish an automotive task force which can co-ordinate capacity reductions among European OEMs and which is capable of removing the first-mover disadvantage that currently keeps automakers from committing funds to plant closures in a politically uncertain environment."
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On the heels of learning that Metallica will be taking over Green Day's headlining gig at the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, Loudwire had the chance to catch up with 'Tallica axeman Kirk Hammett. This will be Metallica's first concert in New Orleans since 2008, so needless to say there is a lot of excitement around the announcement.
With Green Day pulling out of the festival due to lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong's entrance into rehab, Hammett looks at the concert as more than just filling an open slot. "I'm very honored that we're able to help our friends in Green Day," he says. "I wish Billie Joe the best of luck, we'll do anything to help them out. It's great to be able to help him out."
What can fans expect from the show? "It's such a recent development, so we haven't really discussed what we're going to do yet," Hammett explains honestly. "New Orleans during Halloween, I'm really excited about that. I love New Orleans, I love the voodoo folklore, I love the vampire folklore. It should be pretty interesting."
With the recent release of Hammett's book that chronicles his horror movie memorabilia collection, 'Too Much Horror Business,' there's no doubt that fans are in for a treat on Halloween weekend in New Orleans.
The 14th annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience kicks off on Oct. 26 and runs through Oct. 28. Metallica will be headlining the Oct. 27 date.


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Since hitting Mark Webber at turn two in Japan Grosjean has been cautious at the start and avoided incident in the early part of the race. Having previously revealed he would change his approach in the opening few laps it appears his strategy is working, and Grosjean admitted he was gaining in confidence as a result but still needed the opening laps to become more "natural".
"[My confidence] is growing up, and I think this weekend and the last two races of the season I really want to enjoy myself," Grosjean said. "Before the Christmas break I'll go for it, drive the car 100% as you like for qualifying and then don't change anything for Saturday. The first lap or first few laps of the race just being that bit ... let this new experience get a bit more natural to me and then I just need to feel better."
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NOTE: This article is no longer updated. Continental Airlines (CAL) and United Airlines (UAUA) have merged under the ticker symbol and name United Continental Holdings (UAL). Please check that article for updates to the merged company.
Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is the world's fifth largest airline by Revenue Passenger Miles.[1] CAL serves 242 destinations worldwide, offering 2000 daily flights.[1] Continental's Cost per Available Seat Mile (CASM) of 10.75 cents is among the lowest in the airline industry and is the lowest among the legacy carriers, like United Airlines (UAUA) and American Airlines (AMR).[2]
As with all airlines, volatile oil prices hurt the company's financial performance. Its average consolidated jet fuel price per gallon including taxes decreased to $1.97 in 2009 from $3.27 in 2008. Hedge contracts for 2009, which were largely entered into before oil prices fell, resulted in $0.23 per gallon of additional fuel expense during 2009. Moreover, the company posted a $125 million loss because of hedging contracts it had with Lehman Brothers in 2008 after the firm declared bankruptcy on September 15, 2008 .[3] Due to this, Continental Airlines has fuel hedges for only 10% of its expected fuel consumption, but this makes Continental even more vulnerable to fuel prices.[4]
Because of higher fuel costs and declining consumer demand for travel, Continental announced a 6.5% workforce reduction and the early retirement of 67 planes in June 2008, marking a 16% reduction in capacity or Available Seat Miles (ASM).[5] As of 2010, the company has continued to accommodate for declining consumer demand - ASM decreased by 5% between 2009-2010.[2]
Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline by Revenue Passenger Miles.[6] CAL operates through the hub and spoke system, with major hubs in Newark, Houston, and Cleveland.[7] Continental operates a fleet of 632 aircraft[8], offering 2,800 daily departures to over 241 destinations worldwide.[6] Continental provides service to 39 cities in Mexico and Central America, more destinations than any other U.S. airline.[6] In addition to its own flights, CAL also earns revenue through its code-sharing alliances, particularly its SkyTeam Alliance with airlines like Air France-KLM (AFLYY) and Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL).[9] In 2008, Continental had an average fare of $204.89, down from $236.36 in 2008.[10]
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United Airlines and Continental Airlines (CAL) completed their merger at the end of the third quarter of 2010 on October 1st 2010. All accountable measures of company health for the fourth quarter will be updated to include both Continental and United Airlines under the merged company named United Continental Group.[11] However, the third quarter data released by UAL is exclusive to United Airlines and reports data before the merger.[11]
United Airlines reported third quarter 2010 net income of $473 million excluding special items, which is an increase of $533 million since year ago third quarter.[11] The special item included the merger costs, and along with miscellaneous costs, amounted to $87 million in costs.[11] United passenger revenue increased 21.4 percent in the third quarter 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.[11] For the third quarter of 2010, United's total revenue was $5.4 billion, an increase of 21.7 percent compared to the same period in 2009.[11] United's total consolidated expenses for the third quarter 2010, excluding certain special items, increased $463 million or 10.7 percent compared to the third quarter of 2009, of which $211 million was due to higher fuel costs.[11] The large increase in revenue compared to the smaller increase in costs highlights United's abilities to improve cost efficiency.
Continental reported third quarter 2010 net income of $367 million or $2.24 diluted earnings per share excluding certain special items, an improvement of $365 million year-over-year.[11] Including special items, Continental reported third quarter net income of $354 million.[11] Continental passenger revenue increased 20.6 percent in the third quarter 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.[11] Continental's total revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was $4.0 billion, an increase of 19.2 percent compared to the same period in 2009.[11] Continental's total expenses increased $256 million or 7.9 percent compared to the third quarter of 2009. Expenses for the third quarter 2010, excluding fuel, profit-sharing programs and certain special items, increased $102 million or 4.3 percent.[11]
For both CAL and UAUA, the companies have streamlined and improved their cost efficiency. However, some of that improvement was diminished due to unexpected increases in fuel costs.[11]
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 18.6 percent compared to the same period in 2009.[12] Passenger revenue for the second quarter rose 19.7 percent ($544 million) compared to the same period in 2009.[12] The rest of the gains were due to increases in baggage fees and cargo transportation. Cargo revenue in the second quarter of 2010 increased 35.4 percent ($29 million) compared to the same period in 2009, principally due to increased freight volume. Continental Airlines had $233 million in net income this quarter, a $446 million in improvement since year ago second quarter.[12]
On the costs side, Continental's mainline cost per available seat mile (CASM) increased 3.9 percent in the second quarter 2010 compared to the same period last year.[12] Mainline fuel prices for the second quarter increased 8.7 percent compared to the second quarter of 2009, while mainline fuel consumption declined 1.1 percent year-over-year on 0.7 percent less mainline capacity.[12] Holding fuel rate constant and excluding special charges and merger-related costs, second quarter 2010 mainline CASM increased 2.2 percent compared to the second quarter of 2009.[12] Continental's additional revenues since year ago 2nd quarter is far greater than the additional costs.
These dramatic increases in profit illustrate both the public's willingness to travel again and Continental's ability to capture the post-recession airline demand increase. The company plans to begin nonstop Boeing 787 flights to Auckland, New Zealand and Lagos, Nigeria, from its Houston hub, becoming the first airline to introduce the Boeing 787 as part of their plans.[12]
In May, Continental and United announced a merger of equals, citing increasingly competitive global aviation environment.[12] The merger is expected to deliver $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion in net annual synergies by 2013, including between $800 million and $900 million of incremental annual revenues, in large part from expanded customer options resulting from the greater scope and scale of the network, and additional international service enabled by the broader network of the combined carrier.[12] The companies continue to make good progress with merger integration planning and have achieved important milestones on their path toward closing the merger.[12]
For the first quarter, total revenue was $3.2 billion, an increase of 7.0 percent since 1st quarter 2010.[13] This is mainly due to passenger revenue increasing by 7.1% and cargo revenue increasing by 20%, both of which are bouncing to pre-recessionary levels after the [[2009 Financial Crisis|2009 recession].[13] In fact, RPM and mainland load factor increased by 5.9% and 4.3% on a year-over-year basis, providing proof of increased demand for flights.[13]
The company's on-time arrival rate was 78.4%, despite a heavier-than average winter season during the first quarter.[13] Winter storms in the New York and Newark area forced continental to suspend operations and reduced passenger revue by an estimated $25 million.[13] Continental continues to revamp its fleet by adding 757-300 Boeing aircraft to replace 737-300 Boeing aircraft. The company maintains that its young, fuel-efficient fleet provides a natural hedge against the cost of fuel.[13]
The company did not provide specific future guidance, but did expect the increase in demand for their flights and improved efficiencies from Star Alliance would once again make its net income positive. [13]
Due mainly to decreasing demand, revenue decreased by 17% since 2008 and operating expenses decreased by an equivalent 18%. Despite reduction in revenue, operating expenses also decreased, minimizing net loss.[14] CAL recorded a net loss of $282 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to a net loss of $586 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.[14] The net loss in 2009 was primarily the result of the global recession. The severe economic recession in the U.S. and global economies has had a significant negative impact on the demand for air carrier services beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008.[14] Passenger revenue in 2009 for U.S. airlines, as reported by the Air Transport Association of America, declined 18% compared to 2008.[14]
Continental benefited from significantly lower fuel costs during 2009. Its average consolidated fuel price per gallon including related taxes decreased to $1.97 in 2009 from $3.27 in 2008.[14] Based on its expected fuel consumption in 2010, a $1 change in the price of a barrel of crude oil would change our annual fuel expense by approximately $41 million. [14]
Passenger revenue decreased significantly in 2009 as compared to 2008 due to reduced traffic, less capacity and lower RASM attributable to the global recession. Cargo revenue decreased as well, due to lower fuel surcharge rates and decreased freight volume. Other revenue increased due to the implementation of new fees for checking bags in 2008. [14]
The company joined Star Alliance and implemented code-sharing and reciprocity of frequent flier programs, elite customer recognition and airport lounge use with United, Lufthansa, Air Canada and other Star Alliance members in late October of 2009. This will improve efficiency and reduce wait-times or problems with customer services.[14]
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Typically, airline companies and aircraft manufacturers are more prone to swings in revenue and equity market prices due to the release of economic indicators.[15] Consumers tend to reduce travel if personal economic conditions are suboptimal, forcing airlines to cut capacity and production. Indicators such as unemployment indices, personal income, and even home sales affect airline industries in exaggerated fashion.
Since early July, the airline index has gained 13% as carriers reported monthly double-digit unit revenue after last year's slump.[15] But now the industry is facing a slower travel season while economic data seem to indicate a general slowdown in the recovery. For the last two weeks of August 2010, many economic indicators revealed that the U.S economy has erased all of its employment recovery since one year ago. Unemployment increased unexpectedly to November 2009 levels, and existing homesales decreased by more than 27%.[15] Even though such recessionary indications typically reduce fuel futures prices, this does not fully offset the reduction in travel demand that follows a recession, and will affect the bottom line of airline companies.
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Continental has long been one of the most internationally oriented U.S. carriers. In 2008 for example, 50% of the company's routings were to international destinations[16] These high revenue flights have helped Continental weather decreased domestic demand - in 2008, CAL's revenue from Trans-Atlantic flights grew by 11.6% compared to a 1.2% increase from domestic flights.[17] However, the higher margins on these routes could be pushed downward by increased competition from other U.S. legacy carriers, which have announced expanded international routings as a key component of their post-bankruptcy operational plans-in 2008 for example, DAL added 15 new international routes in the summer of 2009.[18]
Numerous U.S. legacy carriers like Delta, US Airways, and United have been forced to declare bankruptcy due to price competition from discount airlines and overall decreased demand for air travel. While Continental's relatively healthier finances allowed it to avoid bankruptcy, the company is now at a competitive disadvantage to others in the industry. The carriers that declared bankruptcy have cut costs and restructured under Chapter 11 protection. As a result, these airlines have emerged as stronger and more serious competitors, more capable to discount prices because of their lower costs.[19].
Continental's closest competitors are legacy carriers like United Airlines (UAUA), American Airlines (AMR), and Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) but also includes low-cost carriers like Southwest Airlines Company (LUV). Because of rising operating expenses and falling consumer demand, CAL has followed other airlines, implementing a $15 fee for the first piece of checked baggage and $25 for a second bag.[20]
AirTran Holdings (AAI): AirTran Holdings (Nasdaq:AAI) is one of America's largest low-fare passenger airlines. The airline has managed to achieve low operating costs despite relying on a hub-and-spoke system, in which most of its flights originate and terminate at its hub in Atlanta, Georgia. Given AirTran's continued reliance on the hub and spoke system, airline management has cited other operational factors as cause for the airline having a cost structure that is among the lowest in the industry.[21]
American Airlines (AMR): AMR is the parent company of American Airlines, the second largest airline in the world based on available seat miles and revenue passenger miles On an average day, American Airlines flies approximately 3,400 flights between 250 countries. The company recorded a net loss of $1.5 billion in 2009 compared to a net loss of $2.1 billion in 2008. In 2009, AMR experienced very weak demand for air travel driven by the continuing severe downturn in the global economy. [22]
Southwest Airlines Company (LUV): Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier by total passengers, carrying over 101.3 million passengers in 2009 on over 1.18 million flights. Southwest thrives on maintaining low operating expenses, primarily through its extensive fuel hedging, which saved the company an estimated $1.1 billion in fuel costs in 2008. Because of its low costs, Southwest was able to remain profitable for 35 consecutive years, a feat unmatched in commercial aviation history. However, the percentage of fuel costs the company has hedged declines precipitously beyond 2009, and the drop in fuel prices caused by the global economic crisis renders Southwest's key advantage - its low fuel costs in comparison to its competitors - much less valuable.[23]
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL): Delta Air Lines is the 2nd largest passenger airline in the world by available seat miles. In recent years, the company has faced financial difficulties due to price competition from discount airlines like JetBlue and Southwest. This has limited Delta's ability to raise prices to their natural supply/demand and cost reflective levels. As a result, Delta was forced into bankruptcy in September of 2005. Since exiting bankruptcy on April 30, 2007, the company has followed a revised operating strategy calling for a network shift towards more profitable international routings. [24]
JetBlue Airways (JBLU): JetBlue Airways is the 8th largest airline in the U.S. by revenue passenger miles. JetBlue differentiates itself from other airline travel companies with its low fares, made possible by low distribution and operating costs - largely due to the fact that it has the youngest fleet in all domestic airlines. JetBlue Airways specializes in cheap point-to-point flights with high levels of customer service to 52 destinations in 19 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Carribean.[25]
United Airlines (UAUA): With hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington D.C., United operates approximately 3,300 flights per day to over 230 destinations domestically and internationally. In 2009, United Airlines was the first in on-time performance for scheduled domestic flights, with 81% of all domestic flights arriving approximately on time. As of December 31, 2009, United Airlines has a 13.7% market share. As a result of high operating expenses and declining consumer demand for travel, United has significantly reduced its capacity or Available Seat Miles (ASM) recently. UAUA announced in April 2010 that it is acquiring Continental Airlines.[26]
US Airways Group (LCC) US Airways is a major domestic air carrier, which as of April 2008 operates 3,800 flights to 230 destinations across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. The company's finances suffered considerably due to reduced air travel following September 11th, forcing the airline to declare bankruptcy in 2002. However, unlike other carriers that improved and emerged stronger following Chapter 11 protection, US Airways never fully recovered. The combination of high fuel costs and tough labor negotiations forced the company into a merger with America West in 2005. While the US Airways name was maintained for brand purposes, the merger actually left America West executives and stockholders with more control over the new company.[27]
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But their numbers are undoubtedly much fewer than a couple of generations back.
Sculling has been termed "the poor man's trolling motor." That may be true, or at least partially true. Sculling was used regularly when there was no such thing as a trolling motor.
OK, the definition of sculling for our purpose today is using a short paddle to propel a small boat slowly and quietly in fishing. The usual pattern is to work the paddle with one hand in a figure 8 fashion, keeping the blade of the paddle in the water at all times.
We are talking about small boats – 12-foot, 14-foot flatbottoms, canoes, kayaks. Sculling would likely be difficult in a bass boat.
A fisherman sculling can do it either from the front of the boat or the back of the boat. You slip the paddle into the water and begin the figure 8 work. The boat moves forward, slowly. By a turn of the wrist, you change the angle of the paddle's blade slightly to go to the left or go to the right.
There is no noise, unless you are careless and bump the paddle against the boat.
Sculling takes the boat and the fisherman back where the crappie or bream may be, back in the stickups, stumps, fallen logs. Bass may be there as well. Sometimes catfish hang out where sculling is the means to reach them.
Sculling paddles are short wooden or plastic boat paddles. At least one manufacturer produces a telescoping paddle that can be used for sculling in its closed position then extended for regular paddling if needed.
More than one fisherman has taken a full-length, 5-foot or 6-foot, paddle, cut out part of the shaft with angled saw cuts then glued the two pieces back with a tight wrapping of duct tape added. Yes, this is crude, but it works.
In Arkansas, sculling was something nearly every angler learned when fishing was mostly in old oxbow lakes off main rivers and creeks. You sculled with one hand and held a fishing rod in the other hand. The rod was likely a cane pole. There usually was no casting, just the dropping of the bait in a chosen spot with a long pole.
Quiet. That was the bottom line.
Noise is the ruination of many fishing outings. Sound travels more readily underwater than it does in open air. Shuffle your feet in an aluminum flatbottom, and sound erupts under the water's surface to spook nearby fish. Drop a tackle box or a cooler on that aluminum bottom, and the noise is major.
In those oxbow lakes or in any body of water, stickups and stumps are fish hangouts. Sculling can move the small boat from one of these to the next one easily and quietly.
Battery-powered trolling motors are more familiar to today's fishermen, and these do some of the things sculling does. Trolling motors make noise, not much but some, underwater. They cost somewhere in the three-figure range new and a heavy battery is required.
Some Arkansas fishermen operate with three means of propulsion. One is a gasoline outboard to cover distances, a second is the electric trolling motor after the destination is reached, and the third is a sculling paddle for the close and quiet situations.
It is not at all difficult to learn to scull. Put the paddle in the water, start that figure 8 routine and watch how the boat moves.
There is one significant drawback to sculling in flatbottom boats. When the wind comes up, sculling is difficult.
Joe Mosby is the retired news editor of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas' best known outdoor writer. His work is distributed by the Arkansas News Bureau in Little Rock. He can be reached by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hi TeadoffTead Off wrote:Ruirong made some good cakes. The one Teaism shared with me was a slightly wet stored tea. If you can find their Guangdong taobao listing, many interesting cakes are offered.
Most tea should be judged by the actual tea quality. Different producers have their price and quality range. It is important for consumer to learn how to taste to pick the value for money ones. There is no such thing as cheap and good ones as the Chinese domestic connosiere are really sharp at filtering them before they are available to the general market.
Anyway, the chunk of 2002 is the same as the one I sent to you. That piece was the remaining few grammes of a dry sealed tea. I was drinking it over a period of more than 1 years. Even with that care and sealed condition, the wet flavour still came in. That piece was sent to you for you to experience the adverse effect of humidity. It is really humid here. I really cannot imagine those tea which are aired here.


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How you gonna keep 'em off of the farm after they've been savaged by corporate America?
Seems like a small exodus has begun away from mega companies that treat employees like numbers and back to rural America, where folks can at least have a say in what they do and how they do it.
A recent AP article by Dinesh Ramde indicates that more young people, those in their 20s and 30s, are abandoning careers with large companies where they feel stifled and heading back to the farm. Some are going back; others are taking up the plow for the first time and are taking advantage of programs in ag colleges that train people how to farm.
The advantages would be obvious to anyone who ever lived and worked on a farm. Farmers, to a certain degree, can be their own bosses—set their own time schedules, decide what crops or livestock to produce, determine acreages to allot for vegetables, fruit trees or livestock.
They set up their own marketing programs. They can sell to local markets, set up their own sales facility, develop a pick-your-own enterprise or sell at local farmers' markets. They also might opt to sell to larger companies that ship across country or export. A lot depends on location, enterprise size and capital.
They also know that living in the country can be a lot less hectic than making a stressful commute every morning and every evening through bumper-to-bumper traffic.
A lot of these agri-entrepreneurs are returning home, going back to farms and ranches they left after earning college degrees and trying out careers away from the farm. In some cases, those professions simply didn't offer them the kind of lifestyles they had hoped for. For others, the failing economy may have made agriculture look a lot brighter.
Projections indicate that U.S. farmers had a good year, for the most part, in 2011. Too much rain in some places, way too little in others created hardships for many. And new farmers must be aware of those hardships.
Anyone who goes back to the farm or takes up farming for the first time, regardless of the size of the operation, must be aware that agriculture is not stress-free. Farmers face challenges other industries don't consider. A hail storm late in the season can destroy a year's work. A late spring freeze can kill newly emerged plants, fruit tree blossoms or newborn livestock.
Prices go down; production costs rise; consumer preferences change. The work is hard and the outcome is often uncertain. Start-up costs can be extremely high, especially in areas close to cities, where the demand for local produce will be the greatest.
I have a friend in South Carolina, my next-door neighbor when I was growing up—if 200 yards can be considered next door. Several years ago he switched out a landscaping business to greenhouse vegetable production. He raises hydroponic tomatoes in the winter. They are quite good. He also grows greens, squash, beans, cucumbers and other vegetables and sells from a store on his property and also at local farmers markets and nearby grocery stores. He seems to be doing well, and he's definitely doing what he wants to do.
I try to go by and see what new products he has when I go visit my mother. He usually forces me to take home a handful of whatever is in season.
Small farms, local grown produce and similar enterprises might not be the key to feeding the growing world population, but they make a significant contribution. And folks who understand the vagaries of agriculture and consumer tastes may earn good livings from these enterprises.
It's also refreshing to consider that the exodus back to agriculture has the potential to bring some young blood back to the farm—no small consideration when most U.S. farmers are more than 55 years old.
Welcome to the country.


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A dog was pulled out of a three-story Bridgeport neighborhood building after it caught fire this afternoon.
Firefighters were called to the brick three-flat style building in the 800 block of West 33rd Street about 2:15 p.m., but no people were injured, said Chicago Fire Department spokeswoman Meg Ahlheim.
Firefighters were finishing their work when a man was able to run into the building and bring the dog out, apparently unharmed, and reunite it with its owner.


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Hello Katy Tennis Friends,
I have started a Men's 3.5-4.0 flextennis singles play group that plays out of Cinco Ranch and Sugarland area. If you live in the Cinco Ranch area, drive times would be great! Cost is $40 a season but I would let you try it free this season to fill in and see if its a good fit for you.
Please respond to this message or text me at 713-818-9109
Thanks I hope to hear back from you soon.
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Hello Coach Sam,
Thank you for this initiative. I live close to Cinco Ranch and at 3.0 right now... I am interested to join and am available weekday evenings and weekend mornings / evenings. Would be great if you could share details (location, time etc.) to firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you!
Biswa... Thanks for your message. I will add your email address to my tennis information list and stay in touch with you. I have filled in my open play group positions but I will put you in touch with some other Cinco Ranch area players looking for tennis matches.
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After a season of excruciatingly close losses against the top teams in its league, Valley Christian has chance to finish on a good note.
The Warriors will play Aptos on Saturday at Independence High for the Central Coast Section Division III championship.
Valley Christian, which lost to Bellarmine College Prep, Serra, Archbishop Mitty and St. Francis by a combined 14 points in West Catholic Athletic League play, will be seeking its first CCS title since it won the Open Division seven years ago.
The Warriors advanced to the final with a 56-14 win over Burlingame and a 52-42 win over Sobrato.
It's no secret who they will ask to carry them to the finish line. San Jose State-bound Ryan Severson has rushed for 379 yards and seven touchdowns in only 26 carries through two playoff rounds. For the season, he has rushed for 1,927 yards and 28 touchdowns, averaging 12.51 yards per carry.
Aptos reached the final by edging Saratoga 28-24 and Monterey 34-31. The Mariners have won 10 in a row since opening the season with losses to Encinal and Oakdale. Tailback Aaron McAnerney had three TDs last week.


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With all the talk about self-assembling DNA nanotechnology, it's possible to misunderstand the stage of development this endeavour occupies as the title, Reality check for DNA Nanotechnology, for a Dec. 13, 2012 news release on EurekAlert suggests,
… This emerging technology employs DNA as a programmable building material for self-assembled, nanometer-scale structures. Many practical applications have been envisioned, and researchers recently demonstrated a synthetic membrane channel made from DNA. Until now, however, design processes were hobbled by a lack of structural feedback. Assembly was slow and often of poor quality.
In fact, the news release is touting two breakthroughs,
Now researchers led by Prof. Hendrik Dietz of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) have removed these obstacles.
One barrier holding the field back was an unproven assumption. Researchers were able to design a wide variety of discrete objects and specify exactly how DNA strands should zip together and fold into the desired shapes. They could show that the resulting nanostructures closely matched the designs. Still lacking, though, was the validation of the assumed subnanometer-scale precise positional control. This has been confirmed for the first time through analysis of a test object designed specifically for the purpose. A technical breakthrough based on advances in fundamental understanding, this demonstration has provided a crucial reality check for DNA nanotechnology.
In a separate set of experiments, the researchers discovered that the time it takes to make a batch of complex DNA-based objects can be cut from a week to a matter of minutes, and that the yield can be nearly 100%. They showed for the first time that at a constant temperature, hundreds of DNA strands can fold cooperatively to form an object — correctly, as designed — within minutes. Surprisingly, they say, the process is similar to protein folding, despite significant chemical and structural differences. "Seeing this combination of rapid folding and high yield," Dietz says, "we have a stronger sense than ever that DNA nanotechnology could lead to a new kind of manufacturing, with a commercial, even industrial future." And there are immediate benefits, he adds: "Now we don't have to wait a week for feedback on an experimental design, and multi-step assembly processes have suddenly become so much more practical."
Dexter Johnson comments in his Dec. 18, 2012 posting (which includes an embedded video) on the Nanoclast blog (located on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE] website),
The field of atomically precise manufacturing—or molecular manufacturing—has taken a big step towards realizing its promise with this latest research. We may still be a long way from realizing the "nanotech rapture" but certainly knowing that the objects built meet their design specifications and can be produced in minutes rather than weeks has to be recognized as a significant development.
Three papers have been published on these breakthroughs, here are the citations,
Xiao-chen Bai, Thomas G. Martin, Sjors H. W. Scheres, Hendrik Dietz. Cryo-EM structure of a 3D DNA-origami object. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA, Dec. 4, 2012, 109 (49) 20012-20017; on-line in PNAS Early Edition, Nov. 19, 2012. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1215713109
Jean-Philippe J. Sobczak, Thomas G. Martin, Thomas Gerling, Hendrik Dietz. Rapid folding of DNA into nanoscale shapes at constant temperature. Science, vol. 338, issue 6113, pp. 1458-1461. DOI: 10.1126/science.1229919
See also: Martin Langecker, Vera Arnaut, Thomas G. Martin, Jonathan List, Stephan Renner, Michael Mayer, Hendrik Dietz, and Friedrich C. Simmel. Synthetic lipid membrane channels formed by designed DNA nanostructures. Science, vol. 338, issue 6109, pp. 932-936. DOI: 10.1126/science.1225624


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Josh Koscheck was a talented and well-respected athlete in high school and was named the Pennsylvania State Wrestling Champion. He was offered collegiate scholarships for both football and wrestling, and chose to attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania as a wrestler. In 2001, Koscheck was named the NCAA Division I National Champion with a 42-0 record.
In 2005, Koscheck was featured on the reality show "The Ultimate Fighter: Season 1" where he was coached by UFC legend, Chuck Liddell, and became as well-known for his trash-talking skills as his fighting skills. Koscheck primarily used his wrestling abilities on the show. He relied on getting his opponents to the ground to win fights, which allowed him to go 2-1 before he ultimately lost by split decision to Diego Sanchez in the semifinals. He knew that he needed to be a more well-rounded fighter if he wanted to last in the UFC.
Koscheck pushed through grueling training every day and improved his striking skills with each bout, but he reached a new level when he knocked out Yoshiyuki Yoshida and seasoned veteran, Frank Trigg. Koscheck proved that he no longer needed to rely on his wrestling skills to pull off a win - he could do it standing.
Despite his vastly improved striking skills, Koscheck hasn't forgotten his wrestling roots and executed a solid game plan when he faced off against Paul Daley in UFC 113, and scored 4 take downs. The fight ultimately went to a decision and the judges scored 30-27 with Koscheck named the winner. (After the decision, Daley sucker punched Koscheck in the face, causing his permanent elimination from the UFC.)
From a star high school wrestler to a UFC championship contender, Josh Koscheck is a prime example of how a fighter needs to evolve and adapt in order to be successful in the UFC. Although he was highly decorated and very talented before, Koscheck didn't automatically have what it takes to fight in the cage. The days are long and the training never ends, but the taste of victory is oh so sweet.
" Some things in life come easy to talented people. But you can have all the talent in the world and never amount to anything great without the will and work ethic."
- Josh Koscheck


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If you meet the knowledge, skill and abilities requirements of the position for which you are considered, you may be offered a direct appointment by us without having to go through the normal competitive hiring procedures.
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Do your kids get bratty at the holidays? If they do, you're not alone. Parenting and TODAY Moms surveyed more than 6,000 parents to find out how much they really spend on holiday gifts, if they feel pressure to buy everything their kids want, and how their kids respond to the onslaught of presents.
- 3 out of 4 parents admit their kids are spoiled to some degree
- 59% say their kids are more spoiled than they were as kids
- Only 30% always require their kids to write thank-you notes
Plus: Kids' Worst Spoiled Brat Moments
Read the full results of the survey, including the jaw-dropping average amount of money parents spend on each kid at the holidays. Then tell us: do your kids ever exhibit less-than-grateful behavior at the holidays?
Also, join TODAY contributor and parenting expert Amy McCready, author of If I Have To Tell You One More Time, on TODAY Moms' Facebook page Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET for a live chat about how to un-spoil your children (or avoid spoiling them in the first place!).


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