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Aoki reports early to familiarize himself with new club
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Just as the Royals' pitchers and catchers were wrapping up the second day of their workouts Sunday morning, new right fielder Norichika Aoki arrived in camp.
Acquired from the Brewers in exchange for pitcher Will Smith, Aoki is expected to lead off and play right field.
Aoki checked in with his translator, Kosuke Inaji, and started to get acquainted with his new teammates. He doesn't know too much about the Royals.
"For me, I played in Kansas City in 2012 and I remember the stadium being a really nice field and that's my impression of the Royals so far," he said. "I feel like I could fit in real well with this team. It's a team that I'm happy to be on."
Aoki, 32, played two seasons for Milwaukee after a long career in Japan. Although his average dropped only from .288 to .286 last year, some other numbers dipped significantly. For example, his doubles dropped from 37 to 20, his RBIs from 50 to 37 and his stolen bases from 30 to 20. He played in 155 games, compared to 151 in his first Major League season.
"I know what I can do to get better and get back to where I was," Aoki said. "That's what I did in the offseason and will do in Spring Training as well."
Aoki's arrival enables Alex Gordon, last year's primary leadoff batter (119 games), to move down in the order.
"Just from what I heard, they loved him in Milwaukee -- the fans, the organization," manager Ned Yost said. "He's a player that really kind of fits our profile, very energetic, very athletic, a guy that's really going to open up the top of the order for us. We really haven't had that player the last couple of years. Alex Gordon profiles so much better in the middle of our lineup than at the top, so I think that's going to help us out a lot."
With Aoki in camp, the only everyday regular still missing is shortstop Alcides Escobar. He doesn't have to report until Wednesday, the day before the first full-squad workout.
Royals GM Moore doesn't see Santana as a fit
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Chances of pitcher Ervin Santana returning to the Royals in 2014: Virtually zero.
That's the reality despite a recent CBS Sports report that linked the Royals, along with several other teams, to interest in Santana.
"We're very satisfied with our current rotation and the individuals we have competing for other open spots," general manager Dayton Moore said. "Erv did a terrific job for us last year and I'm confident that he's going to have a very successful year in 2014. But we're also very satisfied with the collection of the current starting pitchers that we have and I don't see where it's a fit at this particular time."
It's also not a fit for the Royals' budget, with the payroll already at a club-record $90 million or so.
They've signed left-handers Jason Vargas and Bruce Chen to go with James Shields and Jeremy Guthrie in their front four, and have an overflow of candidates competing for the fifth spot.
"We made a decision early on," Moore said. "In our early discussions, we had to make a determination on how we were going to put together our rotation in 2014 and we felt that probably we needed to move on. We signed Jason Vargas, who we're extremely excited about, and we also felt that we would have an opportunity to sign another pitcher. Unfortunately, Bruce took a little longer than we had hoped. But we were able to bring in two starting pitchers and with the group that we have and the group that we have coming, we feel we have strong depth."
That doesn't sound like much in the way of interest in Santana.
Young Pena welcomes return to Kansas City
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- When last seen in a Royals uniform, Frank Pena was a chunky kid running around the clubhouse while his father, Tony Pena, was the team's manager. Everybody called him "Frankie."
Some of the front-office and clubhouse folks from those days are still around.
"It's pretty neat to come back and see some people from when I was 10, 11, 12 years old," Pena said. "They used to mess around with me -- 'You're going to be a Royal, you're going to be a Royal' -- and it's certainly happening. It's a pleasure and an honor to be here."
Pena, 24 now and no longer chunky, signed with the Royals and is a candidate to be backup catcher after seven years in the Mets' Minor League system. He was in big league camp twice with the Mets, but never made the roster.
"I can't complain, though. They gave me a lot of opportunity. I'm very appreciative of it," Pena said. "I think it wasn't my time with them and, hopefully here, they'll give me an opportunity and it'll be my time and I'll get up there and help the team."
His older brother, Tony Jr. or T.J., was a Royals shortstop from 2007-09 and is now a pitcher in the White Sox organization, but Francisco followed his father's lead as a catcher.
"Best teacher in the world. My dad has always been there since Day 1, and when I need him, I just need to dial a number and ask him what's wrong," Pena said. "But we've got plenty of guys here that can help me as well and they know what they're doing and I have to take advantage of that as well."
Pena is a potential backup for All-Star Salvador Perez, but he has stiff competition for the job from veterans such as Brett Hayes, Ramon Hernandez and Adam Moore.
"I know Salvy's there and that's his spot. I know what we're here for is trying to get that second spot. Salvy's a great teammate. He's trying to help the most he can, and I'm trying to pick his brain. Since the first day I got here, he's asked me if I needed any help and he's there for me," Pena said.
"But, absolutely, there's some competition. Some veteran guys that have played a lot of years in the big leagues and some guys who have played here with the team and know the pitching staff, and they have a pretty good idea of what they're doing behind the plate. But I know I'm young, I have a pretty good idea what I'm doing behind the plate as well."
Pena is a right-handed hitter who batted .236 in 593 Minor League games for the Mets with 40 homers and 243 RBIs.
"My first couple of years in the Minors I struggled a little bit, but I've been learning how to hit. I've learned how to hit the ball the other way and I've been a little more consistent. Winter ball helped me at lot, back in the Dominican Republic playing with the Aguilas, and I'm a line-drive hitter. I've got a two-strike approach, I don't strike out as much and I just try to hit the ball up the middle," he said.
Born Francisco, called Frankie as a kid and Frank in the Minors, Pena says take your pick for his first name.
"Whatever feels comfortable," he said. "My mom calls me Frank, my wife calls me Frank, my brother, everybody. Back home in the Dominican, the media calls me Francisco, but honestly, I don't mind how they call me. I'll leave it to you."
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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5 Funny Pictures from UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson
By Brendhan Conlan on September 25, 2013
Daddy, I'm Scared!
With Alex Caceres' ability you wouldn't think there's much out there he's afraid of. However, let one little spider into the Octagon and it's a different story. Even the result even caught Roland Delorme off-guard.
You Had Me at Hello...
Michael Prazeres is a lover AND a fighter. After a hotly-contested clash with Jesse Ronson on the undercard, the Brazilian made time to let his former foe know there were no hard feelings involved.
What, Me Worry?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a confident competitor and understandably so at 21-0. Of course, if you need evidence of his self-assurance, there's always the traditional Russian hat he often wears...also known as a tribute to Josh Koscheck depending on who you ask.
Yes, I'm Looking at You Lavar Johnson.
Brendan Schaub used to knock opponents out. Now he tries to put them to sleep in other ways. While Schaub's performance against Lavar Johnson had a few fans nodding off, his grappling was a bit better against Matt Mitrione and resulted in a technical submission. Fortunately, it didn't feature any acts of cannibalism either despite the hungry look in Schaub's eye.
While "Clash of the Captions" may be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, there are still plenty of images worthy of a chuckle or two stemming from action in the Octagon. Such was certainly true last weekend at UFC 165 where cameras captured a handful of unflattering moments in time. Sure, the stakes may be high when it comes to competition in the cage, but that's not to say some fun can't be had as well. Also, if you feel like upping the "funny", captions are more than welcome in the Comments section. (Photos by USA Today Sports Images)
Front-Page Photo Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sport
- AlphaOmega says:
So this is why Brendhan stopped Clash of the Captions, he got tired of us one upping his 'humor' and decided to hog it all to himself.
- hindsightufuk says:
i'd hate to say after all these years that i'm finally abandoning this site but its getting towards pointless even checking in.
if these lists weren't bad enough, now you're stretching to trying to keep us amused? i don't understand. this is woeful.
I'm not trying to be disrespectful but its not even funny.
Brendan, i'm never one to complain but what the fuck is going on?
- Brendhan Conlan says:
Not stretching. People mentioned missing Clash of the Captions so I thought I'd provide the best alternative I could under the requirements I've been given for producing content.
P.S. – You should update the email info listed on your profile.
- THEGUNNER says:
Maybe someone should tell the producers of this site other sites which are linked below have way more news and articles that are actually funny. Bring news or at least give us something to debate about. Unless they dont care if this site losses years full of followers and goes to crap. Imo no more pointless top five stuff.
- SBERG says:
I really liked this site because it wasn't log jammed with useless post after useless post like you see on sherdog and bloody elbow but now this site is just useless article after useless article. Not sure what they're paying you Brendhan but it might be time to start putting out feelers for a new gig. This site might be going bye bye if this keeps up……….
- raker says:
"Not stretching. People mentioned missing Clash of the Captions so I thought I'd provide the best alternative I could under the requirements I've been given for producing content.
P.S. – You should update the email info listed on your profile."
Hi Brendhan,
I have to admit that I originally thought the change in content was the result of some prepared material that was to be used as filler while you went on holidays. The post of yours that Ive quoted above indicates otherwise. Having said that, I think that I tend to agree with most of the other users of the site who have expressed their discontent with the recent content. I happened to stumble across this site a year or so ago and found the MMA news to be well written and informative, and found that the dialogue between members was second to none. The site gave us a place to have good discussion about MMA news and topics without the BS that seems to happen in so many other online forums. One of the current issues for me is that while I do enjoy some of the Top 5/Top 10 type articles, I do find that some of them are stretching it a bit and that the opportunity to have good discuission is dwindling. It's hard to discuss the top funny moments in a card because its not that interesting for one, but there's also not as much to discuss. In the other similar columns it seems that they generate debate and are often backwards looking, in my opinion. Clash of the captions was fun at times and allowed us all to become involved in something fun within the site.
I do have a couple of questions but please forgive me if I have missed other posts that may have answered them.
1. You mentioned requirements for producing content. What are the requirements and what has forced the recent change?
2. What is preventing a return to the way things were?
3. My e-mail address in my profile is current yet I have not received anything from this site. Should I have expected an e-mail and if so, what did I miss?
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Enjoy your evening!!
- THEGUNNER says:
If brendhans just a writer that writes for other sites a checks a check I dont expect him to care much but who is in charge of this site should start to care before we all leave and never look back.
- THEGUNNER says:
Enough opinions more facts. Ryan couture got cut by the ufc no need for 5 opinions on that. Bellitor weigh ins. bellitor live results 2morrow. Thats what we want to read about.
- Creature says:
I guess I should chime in as well..
I have been around this site for quite a long time, since the good ol days of when LP and MMALOGIC used to make everyone and their grandmother rage uncontrollably. I feel like this site has slowly went from one of the most interesting and original MMA sites to starting to feel like an even worse version of bleacher report.
I feel like I only come here anymore for more of a feel of sentimental value than I do for MMA related content. It sucks because this is one of the few MMA sites not filled with trolls or ridiculously biased casual fans who rage as soon as you disagree with their opinion on a fight/fighter.
Hopefully you guys can return the site more towards the way it used to be, with content actually worth reading and at least somewhat intelligent conversations/arguments about said content.
Rant over, good day/night sirs at 5oz.
- hindsightufuk says:
For sure what I miss most is the mature discussions, you cant get that anywhere else, and my current life doesnt have many (any?) other MMA fans to talk to. I actually resorted to joing sherdog forums recentley, but I find only the worldwide forum I can post in as the UFC one is littered with people who constantly confuse their benign opinions with fact. I really do miss this place, but sentiment keeps bringing me back, hopefully one day we'll be back in full effect
- fanoftna33 says:
I have been here for at least 5 years now, for any of you that do not remember the whole Affliction giveaway that is how long I have been around, and while the content does seem a bit down lately ( i remember Sam Caplan well and loved the friday before fight predictions ) I still return for the comments as they are always fun and no b/s like every other site with people going above and beyond to be rude and others selling products at low low rates or telling you about how there mother earned 500,000 a year with one simple trick.
This is still one of the most user friendly, mma fan friendly sites around and I for one will keep coming here as long as we are able to have these great mma debates amoung mature educated fans. And I do hope you guys do not leave as it will not be as fun without comments from Hindsight and the like.
- darth_irritable says:
Spot on Fan. I really only come for the comments. But the content is so wretched now, that it's becoming not worth it.
Brendhan, I hope they're running analytics so they can see the visitors nosedive.
- darth_irritable says:
To clarify – I come for the comments NOW. When Brendhan and others were writing actual stories, this site was awesome,
- AlphaOmega says:
The comments are basically all but gone now, this article is the first one in awhile that's gotten more then 4 posts
- Creature says:
Completely forgot about Caplan and the fight predictions.. I also enjoyed those, and the arguments they would sometimes stir up 😉
Those were the days lol. Heres to hoping the Brendhan and the other mods find a way to return the site to its former glory, sooner rather than later.
- Richard Stabone says:
I don't disagree with the general sentiment here, but I also don't think the relatively small core group of 5oz commenters are as important as some might think. At the end of the day, it's all about page hits & clicks… generating as much traffic as possible & leveraging that into advertising $$. If the bleacher report-ish, short attention span, list/slideshow format brings in more traffic than the more content-driven news/analysis/commentary/etc. that's what will win out. 5oz had its golden era when Caplan was at the helm, with plenty of ups & downs since. Seems that Brendhan is trying to work within the currents constraints to find a happy medium, and hopefully get things back on track from the underwhelming stuff we've seen in recent weeks.
- darth_irritable says:
Yeah – that's why I asked about analytics. Would be interested to see if it ACTUALLY makes a difference. I suspect part of it is that they can generate more content (if of lower quality) to get them into search results.
- raker says:
Well said Richard!!
- MCM says:
Sorry, I haven't been posting much lately.
@ Richard,
While you're definitely right to an extent, 5oz needs to ask itself what type of site it wants to be? While page hits do matter, they don't necessarily transfer into advertising dollars, at least not as much as brand loyalty and an active membership do. Example, BleacherReport gets more page hits but MMAJunkie built up a brand and encouraged solid, active membership and is now the leader in MMA news reporting.
Community and accessibility to that community are what drives the internet. An engaged community is more willing to invest time into a site and more willing to encourage others to invest time as well. It's one of the reasons I've been advocating for a FORUM section on this site for so long.
I love this community. I love that there are intelligent, mature, posters on this site. I used to love arguing with MMALOGIC (before he went off the deep end), or agreeing/disagreeing with superdavenorcal or Lord Faust. I love that when I see you post in a story, Richard, I know I'll probably disagree and the ensuing discussion will be debated with intelligence, wit and facts (or facts as we see them) and neither of us will utter the term "TUF noob" or "Fag", and whether we agree or disagree we'll both come out of it better educated (hopefully).
It's those types of interactions that lead me to answer the call to write for this site, and to publicize those stories to my personal MMA community. It's those conversations that lead me to directing other posters from Bloodyelbow and MMA Fighting to 5oz. But I can't help build community when the vast majority of the site is dedicated to meaningless lists intended for page hits.
We've already lost Faust, superdave, and LOGIC along with Rece Rock, Dufferense, Elkymbo, Sychotic, Jak, Escillian, moosebaby, GIKE MOLDGERG, Dr. Stoppage, is Angry Mike still around? (he was one of the first) and a slew of others that made this community worth investing in. The internet is vast, if you're not invested in a site, what's the point of going there?
Where are your page hits then?
- administrator says:
A previous comment may have been flagged as spam in the past, preventing future comments. Ive approved your comment here, so it should be smooth sailing from here. Thanks!
- MCM says:
Holly Crap! 5oz has an administrator?!?
- AlphaOmega says:
Yes, I pointed that out awhile back when an official looking article was posted by administrator
- Dufresne says:
You haven't lost me yet, but it is pretty obvious that I'm not around near as much as I was before. Part of that is just due to life getting busier, but I'll also admit that I'm not coming as often due to the change in content and the lack of commenting that the old content encouraged. I've always browsed other MMA sites when I wanted the most up to date info, but I couldn't stand the comment sections on other sites so I always came here where we could have decent, informed, non-hateful discussions. But with all of these lists, there's nothing to comment on anymore and the community I've enjoyed here for the last 7 years or so is evaporating. I keep coming back hoping to see an original article, interview, or one of MCM's posts (by the way, having a long time commentor writing for the site is one of the other reasons I love 5oz), but they're fewer and farther between these days. With my limited schedule these days I have to pick and choose where I go online, and since 5oz is losing it's commenting community, one of the main draws of this site is disappearing. I'll probably always check in once every few days or once a week, but without the comradery that originally brought me in I can't promise it'll be more frequent.
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Disneynature: African Cats (BLU)
Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill
2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo
From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Earth and Oceans, comes the epic journey African Cats. Set against one of the wildest places on Earth, you'll experience the extraordinary adventure of two families as they strive to make a home in an untamed land. Stunning high-definition images take your breath away as you come face-to-face with these majestic kings of the savanna and their true-life love, humor and determination. Blending family bonds with the power and majesty of the wild, it's an exciting, awe-inspiring experience that will touch your heart.
Product Details
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson
- Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
- Language: English
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- Rating: G
- Label: Disney Studios
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S. Dallas AIDS Walk orientation set
Volunteer orientation for the South Dallas AIDS Walk takes place on March 15 at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and on March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Sanford Brown College, 1250 W. Mockingbird Lane.
The walk will be on March 19 and benefits the Anthony Chisom AIDS Foundation and other South Dallas AIDS service providers. Auntjuan Wiley is the event chair. To volunteer, contact Ray Jordan at 214-491-8028.
LGBT Lobby Day set in Austin
The LGBT community will gather in Austin this weekend for several conferences that culminate in lobby day at the state capitol on Monday, March 7.
Registration for lobby day begins at 7:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca St. in downtown Austin.
At 9 a.m. Equality Texas will hold a press conference on the south steps of the Capitol. Rep. Garnet Coleman of Houston and the parents of suicide victim Asher Brown will speak. Brown would have celebrated his 14th birthday on March 2. Joel Burns has been added to the speakers line up. After a training session, lobbying begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at the church at noon with lobbying continuing another two hours on Monday afternoon.
DBA offering free LegalLine
The Dallas Bar Association will offer two LegalLine call-in programs in March, in which volunteer attorneys will answer legal questions free of charge. The programs will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 16.
For LegalLine assistance, call 214-220-7476 between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the designated days.
Words of Women celebration set
The 9th Annual Words of Women, a Dallas Celebration of International Womens Day, will be held at The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future, 3800 Parry at Exposition in Fair Park, on Sunday, March 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature the Words of Women Essay of the Year Presentation, speakers addressing issues of important to women, music and entertainment, an information table and food.
One of the main topics will be the women of Egypt.
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez will attend.
Suggested admission is $10. Parking is free. For more information, call Christine Jarosz 214-319-6696 or Linda Evans at 214-660-1820, or e-mail Teresa Nguyen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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By Doug Archbald
Consider this recent court case: An unsupervised elementary school boy throws an apple into a girls' restroom during lunch. A girl in the restroom is injured. Even though the boy had not meant to harm anyone, the parents sued the school for negligence and won.
How is this relevant to "value-added assessment," a process that uses student test data to evaluate teacher performance? Like tort law, it is concerned with accountability. How tort law views accountability helps us understand what value-added assessment seeks to accomplish.
Under tort law, teachers have a professional duty to care for their students. If a teacher fails in this duty and this failure causes or contributes to a student's injury, the teacher can be held liable (i.e., accountable). For instance, a chemistry teacher must follow prescribed safety precautions and procedures so students don't get injured in a chemistry experiment. If a student is injured because of teacher carelessness, the teacher can be held liable -- in other words, accountable under the law for being the cause of the injury.
On the other hand, a student may be injured even though the teacher acted properly. In another case, two teenage boys stole a small amount of a chemical from their chemistry class and later tried to make a pipe bomb. The pipe bomb went off while they were making it and their parents sued the school. In this case, the parents lost. The boys' injuries were a result of factors outside of the school's control. To hold the school accountable with blame and punitive damages would be unjust -- legally and morally wrong.
Holding someone accountable is taken seriously in tort law. The stakes are high for the one being held accountable. In the case of the girl getting hit by the apple, inadequate supervision was considered the cause of the injury. Everyone knew the area was a trouble spot during the lunch hour. In the case of the teenagers injured by their bomb, this consequence was not a result of actions or failures to act on the part of the teacher or the school.
Tort cases require a rigorous examination of evidence. This evidence is examined within a framework that helps assign causality and accountability. In legal accountability, evidence must show the link between causes and effects -- between the teacher's actions and the direct consequences of those actions for the injured student. A teacher is held accountable if his or her actions are considered causal to the injury. Just as importantly, the teacher is not held accountable for an outcome over which he or she has little or no control.
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Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by alibee, Sep 26, 2007.
Welcome home, stranger.
ok i'm a noob so i guess it's mandatory i post here. joined at Messianni's urging - i was at the Experience quite a bit last weekend during the convention (unfortunately couldn't afford the con itself), i live in faaaaaabulous Las Vegas etc. etc.
dig a lot of Sci Fi, generally Star Trek, Star Wars and Doctor Who, lots of video games and books and stuff like that, and sometimes i scribble on paper and other people call it art.
and, why not, have a photo of me, from the Experience last weekend (8/9-8/10):
i, unfortunately, am the pale smooth one with the smooth forehead.
Don't worry, if DS9 is any guide, you'll magically become bumpy headed by the time you're older...
hurray! there's still hope!
Hello all ...wow, seems like no one has joined in a while...? Ah well, I'm posting here anyway.
I've been looking for a good gathering place of Star Trek fans for a while now. This seems like the best place for that It's hard to find other fans, really, not a lot of people my age are into Star Trek, haha.
Any advice for a newbie to this forum?
Yeah, watch out for RJDiogenes' puns. They're legendary....
^Ah, so RJ's puns are legendary here too...
Welcome newcomer.
After taking a look at your profile, I think you've found one.
Kids these days...
sad I introverted my spleen on the engineering block of threads and should of come here first
Why must we force others to welcome us?(Dread I used the F word)
I've been too lazy, so many new posters to welcome since I was last in here!
Anyway, WELCOME Robert Simmons (1.03 posts per day? -surely you can do better than that!), floyd (are you still with us?), the_andorian (See ya' 'round, if not here then maybe on ReNext…), Thrawn, tauzo, DaniQ (have you disappeared too?), DATA476, iatro (Nice to see someone kling on to their Klingon!), explodingmuffin (Advice-wise: get yourself a sombrero…), think ("Frak" (the F word) is a SciFi-phrase and you may indeed use it here!).
"Why must we force others to welcome us?" the F word is Force not Frak; what do you think I am a starwalking frakin Mr. 6 or something?
thanks for the welcome - indeed.,
Ah, right, my bad, so many F-words - so little time…
But you did get the important part: welcome -that's all that matters!
May the frak be with you!
What's wrong with being 16 and liking Star Trek? The franchise really needs younger fans to keep it alive. (Isn't that the point of the new movie?)
^ I think he's joking...
^Of course he isn't kidding! -now get off my lawn!
I'm a she...but otherwise you're right. I was 14 when I joined here.
**Peers on in** Hello, I just joined up.
I grew up on Star Trek and remember watching reruns of The Original Series when I was a little kid. I like a lot of sci-fi shows including Quantum Leap. I'm such a geek.
I enjoy artwork, drawing, sewing, and many other things. I'm kind of a jack of all trades but master of none.
I am planning out some of my own Star Trek costumes that I hope to be able to make soon. It's been a long time since I last made one and have learned quite a bit so I'm really excited about being able to make one again.
As for what I look like, here's me. The pic was taken by my Mom and I edited it in Photoshop to make it look like a period photograph.
I was out in the back yard when Mom took this picture. I edited out the background and added in the table cloth.
Nice outfit...
Wish I could sew; I'd love to be able to do my own minor alterations on shirts, trousers, etc. The most I can manage is sewing buttons back on (I do make the effort to shank them properly though).
Lt_Wandrey, to our twisted place -don't let the zombies bite!
Oh yeah, like HoldFast said: nice picture
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TASER's new venture: Mobile consumer photo and video sharing
The tech company specializes in securely sharing videos and photos between devices
By PoliceOne Staff
TASER International, best known for creating less lethal ECDs and the information-sharing cloud service website Evidence.com announced Thursday that it has acquired a tech start-up that turns smartphones and tablets into digital picture frames.
The Seattle-based company Familiar allows its users to broadcast photos and videos to each others' devices – a technology that interested the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Dropbox, according to the New York Times.
About 7 years ago, TASER developed a small camera to attach to ECDs, helmets, and glasses to film interactions that could potentially defend legal cases in which a TASER was deployed.
Familiar's ability to securely move video and images from one device to another is the driving force behind the acquisition, according to the report.
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Fullness of life: A new father's story
Editor's note: In honor of Father's Day, Pato Isquierdo, a communications officer in Ecuador (pictured above with his wife, Karly, and son, Matias), shares with us how becoming a new father has changed his perspective and lent new meaning to his work with World Vision.
The bus was already entering Quito, Ecuador, at 9 p.m. I was fully loaded with cameras, a laptop, and back pain.
But it was OK -- I was finally arriving home. It was my first trip to a World Vision development community since I became a father. I just needed to get home and rest for the next day.
But while riding the bus home, I found a whole new level of understanding of the depth of a part of World Vision's mission statement: "life in all its fullness."
Yes, I know that this is our goal with everything we do at work. But what about "fullness of life" for my own son? Then, it all made sense! Everything I've learned during my time with World Vision had a new angle.
Matias Nicolas was born at 1 a.m. on January 25. It was a life-changing miracle -- my own personal miracle -- after all my wife and I went through that dawn. I don't think anyone is prepared to be a parent in a blink of an eye. And without knowing much about parenthood at all, I was finding many clues to help me.
As a communications officer, I've been exposed to so many different topics -- nutrition, health, hygiene, advocacy, children's rights -- and all the information was kept deep inside. All the knowledge applied in my work has become a tool for me to learn to be a dad.
Believe it or not, it was in that exact moment, tired and uncomfortable on the bus, that I realized my real job was yet to start!
But then I thought of how blessed I have been. The children we work for have to face different conditions. Some of them live in dysfunctional homes; some suffer from malnourishment and diseases and have faced poverty since birth.
Yet, the concept of fullness comes to life every time I see them smile. Every time I talk to them or take a picture of them -- and mostly when I show them their picture -- I see the ultimate symbol of fullness: a smile.
Having a close, effective relationship with a son or daughter leads to well-being for the child. As a dad, this makes sense every time I work with parents -- in every meeting, and in every workshop I teach on the importance of breastfeeding, good hygiene habits, and treating children with love.
That night, after a long day of work in the communities, I arrived home and forgot about stress, pressure, and pain. I focused on being with Matias -- sharing and enjoying time in all its fullness, and showing him my love in all its fullness.
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The United Nations human rights chief today expressed alarm at the current unrest in the Tunisian town of Siliana, and urged the Government to stop using excessive force against demonstrators, while also calling on the population to avoid resorting to violence.
"The High Commissioner condemns the excessive and disproportionate use of force by members of the security forces against the protesters whose demonstration was announced in advance. In particular, she is urging the authorities to immediately halt the use of shotguns against protesters," Rupert Colville, the spokesperson for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, told reporters in Geneva.
"The rights to freedom of expression and opinion, and peaceful assembly are fundamental human rights which must be protected and respected," he noted.
On Tuesday, protest over unemployment and imbalances in development broke out, leading to violent confrontations between demonstrators and security forces, according to the Office of the N High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). More than 220 people are believed to have been injured, and sporadic violence, house-to-house searches and arrests are reported to have taken place in Siliana yesterday.
"Some of the demonstrators suffered serious injuries caused by the use of bird shot, reportedly fired without warning," Mr. Colville said. "On Thursday, our staff visited victims who had been taken to hospitals in the capital Tunis, and have documented cases of shotgun wounds to the head, back, and face, as well as eye injuries which could in some cases lead to blindness."
"Some demonstrators are also suffering from broken bones," he added. "We understand a number of police officers have also been injured and our staff in Tunis will be visiting them in hospital today."
Mr. Colville stated that the High Commissioner welcomed the Government's announcement yesterday of an independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the events and urged them to take appropriate measures to guarantee accountability and prevent such abuses from occurring in future.
"[Ms. Pillay] is also calling on all parties to engage in a positive and constructive dialogue, and urging the Government of Tunisia to take the necessary measures to ensure equitable development that will permit all Tunisians to enjoy their economic and social rights," Mr. Colville said. "The economy in the Siliana region has been in decline for years, and this appears to be the root cause of the unrest we have seen over the past few days.


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A group of Turner Valley parents are hoping to pay tribute to the last century with a historical playground to be enjoyed for generations to come.
The Turner Valley Parent and Teacher Association is beginning work on fundraising and grant applications to build a $750,000 playground and history wall in the Turner Valley School yard. Association chairperson Becky Mowatt said she wants to see the project completed by September.
�There are so many different ways for creativity to inspire kids,� she said. �It goes so much beyond the park itself. It is about inspiring the future generations.�
According to the plan, the 16,000-square-foot recreational space will include 12,000 square feet of playground with wheelchair accessible ramps and various structures including a net climber, sand box, castle structure and swings where the existing playground is located. The equipment will be added to existing structures, she said. The remaining space will be used for a concrete boulevard with trees and picnic tables.
The most unique component of the plan is a history wall proposed for the west side of the school consisting of four three-by-five-foot panels containing history of the area, province and country from 1914 on, said Mowatt.
The project is being titled Legacy Park.
�We want it to be a legacy of the area,� she said. �It�s going to be a huge educational piece for both students and parents. It will be a lot of local history, but also provincial and Canadian history all tied together.�
Mowatt said making the playground accessible for students with physical disabilities was the reason behind the plan when the idea was first raised two years ago. The existing ground cover is pea gravel.
�There are some students who wear (leg) braces and the accessible surfacing makes a difference for that,� she said.
The Legacy Park project will be broken down into numerous phases so work can be completed in small steps as funding is available. She said she hopes all funding will be in place in time to get the park completed this summer.
�If we can�t get all the money we can get as many phases (done) as we can,� she said. �There is about a six-week lead time on needing the equipment. I feel we still have several months to try to get support.�
Mowatt said the project was endorsed by the Foothills School Division, which does not fund the construction of school playgrounds.
She approached Turner Valley town council with the association�s plans for Legacy Park at its Jan. 13 council meeting, requesting a letter of support so they can begin applying for grants and donations. The school raised about $2,000 toward the project in a Christmas raffle, she said.
Mayor Kelly Tuck commended Mowatt on the project and encouraged her to apply for the Town of Turner Valley community grant.
�One of the things I like about this is handicapped accessibility,� she said.
Coun. Gerald Pfeil suggested the association approach Oilfields High School�s woodworking department about building benches for the project.
Mowatt put a request to council for the Town to construct a sidewalk along the north side of Royal Avenue and have crosswalks on the street. Mowatt was told the request will go to the Safety Task Force established by council to address the need for sidewalks, crosswalks, speed bumps and changes to speed limits in town following concerns expressed by residents about the safety of children.
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"Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd., a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, made the first international sale of its proprietary high-speed rail signaling system for demonstration purpose by signing a contract to supply its proprietary 200-250km high-speed rail signaling system to Ying Heng Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., which represents and acts as an agent on behalf of Unitelco Corporation, valued at approximately USD 2.1 million. [A] demonstration laboratory will be set up at Hollysys Beijing premises to enable Unitelco to access and study Hollysys' 200-250km/h high-speed rail signaling system consisting of ground based Train Control Center (TCC), on-board Automatic Train Protection (ATP), and simulation software and other accessory equipment. The follow-on purchase is agreed by all parties to include related Hollysys software valued at USD 3.18 million at a future non-specified date. The laboratory will pave the way to a potential partnership between Hollysys and Unitelco to provide high-speed rail signaling and control solutions to the international market."
Dr. Changli Wang, CEO and Chairman of Hollysys, was quoted as saying: "We are pleased of taking a small step towards internationalizing our proprietary high-speed rail signaling system, to explore the potential partnership with Unitelco for the international high-speed rail signaling market."
There was no mention of the July 23 high-speed rail collision, which China blamed on a lightning strike that disabled the signaling system.
In an article from Beijing published Aug. 2, the Wall Street Journal said the collision "unleashed widespread public anger that analysts say has likely weakened the clout of the formerly powerful Railway Ministry—the only Chinese government agency other than the Finance Ministry allowed to issue bonds—both within the government and with investors."
The article noted that the high-speed rail program was "a linchpin of China's economic stimulus plan to counter the global financial crisis."
It quoted Zhao Jian, a professor of economics at Beijing University, as saying: "Building high-speed rail cannot generate enough cash flow. They should have built ordinary trains but instead they built high-speed ones, which doesn't correspond to market demands."
To date, the Railway Ministry's obligations add up to $307 billion, 5% of China's GDP, according to the WSJ article.


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http://mmajunkie.com Former UFC fighter and "The Ultimate Fighter 10" cast member Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson reportedly is leaving MMA for professional boxing.
The fighter was a backyard and bare-knuckle brawler whose fight videos earned him a big underground following.
Gary Shaw, the boxing promoter who eventually inked Ferguson to the now-defunct EliteXC MMA promotion, told ESPNNewYork.com that he now has a boxing deal in place with the fight and that "Kimbo" could debut by year's end.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) could not immediately reach Ferguson or his representatives for comment.
However, according to the ESPNNewYork.com report, Ferguson is working with California-based trainer Clemente Medina and is expected to debut sometime between October and December. Shaw thinks a successful run could have Ferguson poised for title contention within six or so fights.
Time, though, isn't on Ferguson's side. The fighter turned 36 years old back in February, and as we saw on "TUF 10" and his brief time in the UFC, he's struggled with knee and conditioning issues.
On the MMA circuit, Ferguson (4-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) found mixed success. With a string of favorable matchups, he went 3-0 under the EliteXC banner before an embarrassing and nationally televised 14-second TKO loss to late replacement Seth Petruzelli in 2008. But a year later, the UFC took a gamble and geared an entire season of its reality series around him. (Producers initially sought fighters in three weight classes but opted only for heavyweights once Ferguson was secured.)
Ferguson lost to eventual show champion and former IFL title-holder Roy Nelson in a first-round matchup on "TUF 10." But on the undercard of the show's live finale, he scored a unanimous-decision win over Houston Alexander to avoid a contract termination. That release, though, came this past May when Ferguson suffered a second-round TKO loss to Matt Mitrione at UFC 113.
Some pundits panned the UFC for releasing a still-marketable fighter, but "Kimbo" hasn't fought professionally since the Mitrione loss.


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"Don't tase me, bro!" To apply a TASER or not?
By Dave Grossi
Upon first blush, you might think this column concerns itself with use of force choices or options for when a TASER device or other electronic weapon should be deployed against a resistive or aggressive subject. Not so.
A few years ago, I wrote a piece on the issue of whether police recruits should be subjected to the effects of oleoresin capsicum during basic academy training. That article created a considerable amount of feedback both verbal and written.
Most of the positive comments came from younger officers who took the "OC taste test" in the academy and who generally supported my position that all users should take a hit of the stuff before they carry it. My rationale was (and still is) that by taking a hit of pepper spray officers would know that they can indeed continue to perform their tasks while under the influence of the stuff.
As one might guess, the opinions against my position came from the more seasoned veterans who didn't care for my thoughts on mandatory spraying. Those comments ranged from the rather bizarre: "I don't have to get shot to know what being hit by a bullet feels like" (I love that one because it makes so much sense!) to the more reasoned: "I'll give 'em back my Jesus Juice before I get sprayed with it."
Just to set the record straight, I first took the "OC taste test" -- administered with considerable glee by my old teaching buddy Jerry Konrad -- when I underwent OCAT Instructor certification eons ago back when we both had a full head of dark brown hair. I've since "field tested" dozens of OC variations and strengths. I'm still seeing clearly, my nose doesn't run constantly and I even enjoy crushed red pepper on my lasagna.
I've also received TASER exposure as part of my Master TASER Instructor certification by another dear friend who shall remain nameless because he enjoyed it far too much. While not as painful or as long-lasting as red pepper in the eyes, the experience was pretty electrifying, to say the least. Of particular interest was the recovery rate….about a minute; unlike my OC experiences which ordinarily took between 25 to 30 minutes or more depending on whether I had any Sudacon wipes handy or not.
It's been about 4 years since I got that 5-second TASER zap, and from what I hear from my family and friends, I don't drool when I eat, don't shake uncontrollably during lightning storms or exhibit any signs of Tourette Syndrome when I teach my use of force classes.
In other words, there were no long-lasting negative effects from experiencing a TASER application, but I realized a keen sense of what the "bad guys" are likely to experience when they get zapped. And I learned that the temporary debilitating experience with the TASER usually lasts about a minute.
But how does one learn those important factoids? Two ways. One way is through hearsay evidence because someone else, like your instructor, told you so. The second way is via first-hand experience; you know it because that's how fast you recovered after you were tazed.
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"All school doors with glass panels should have that chicken wire embedded in them so that the glass doesn't crumble."
"I'm wondering when they are going to stop planting trees on the power lines. I see it being done ALL the time and you'd think they would know better."
"To the person talking about the marked trees that need cut down — do you realize that most of the trees that are falling in the city of Savannah belong to the city of Savannah? They are on the city right-of-way. I know of a house on West 40th Street that had a tree fall into it. The tree was sitting on a right-of-way."
"I think they need to ban all these ads for the lawyers on TV. They're ridiculous!"
"The Savannah Film Office should require movie companies to pay all actors and extras at least minimum wage. The mayor should do something about it. This should apply to SCAD movies, as well."
"On Dec. 12, I was struck by a vehicle on Eisenhower Drive. The police and others that assisted my friend and me went above and beyond the call of duty. Many thanks to all."


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Congressman Ron Paul's decision to essentially suspend his presidential campaign and focus instead on safeguarding his Congressional seat will confuse and disappoint many of his supporters, while delighting establishment media debunkers, but the truth of how far we have progressed and the reality of the battles that lie ahead show that the campaign has made a shrewd decision.
After months of media censorship, smear attacks and dirty tricks, Ron Paul was essentially left with four choices.
- Drop out of the Republican race altogether and allow the establishment to claim a hollow victory while disappointing his legions of supporters. This was never going to happen.
- Drop out of the Republican race and run as a third party candidate. Up against Hillary and McCain, Paul would have had a 20-30% chance of success but would have immediately endangered his Congressional seat.
- Seek to capitalize on a brokered convention should the Republican's conservative base move against the left-leaning John McCain. This was always a remote option because to have any chance of success, Paul would have had to be trailing McCain by just a few percentage points in the primary results, which was not the case.
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- Stay in the presidential race in the hope that a scandal would cripple McCain and leave Paul going head to head with Huckabee but essentially shift all campaigning efforts to focus on his Congressional seat which is now under threat.
Paul rightfully picked the fourth option and in doing so has adopted a rearguard stance to safeguard the influence he has already accrued as a result of appearing in the debates on the campaign trail. Should he retain his seat, Paul will return to Congress with the backing of a gigantic grass roots following the likes of which has not been enjoyed by any other politician in recent times.
The Congressman summed it up in this passage of his press release last night.
"I also have another priority. I have constituents in my home district that I must serve. I cannot and will not let them down. And I have another battle I must face here as well. If I were to lose the primary for my congressional seat, all our opponents would react with glee, and pretend it was a rejection of our ideas. I cannot and will not let that happen."
Paul's Texas District 14 congressional seat is being challenged by pro-war Neo-Con Chris Peden, who deceived the Congressman by going back on his word that he wouldn't run against Paul during the presidential race. The Paul campaign have evaluated the circumstances and the consequences of losing the Congressional seat and have responded accordingly.
In shifting the focus of his campaign, Paul will still be able to use the millions raised in his name to hold his district and he will still appear in national debates to educate people about the real power structure that seeks to control and dominate us.
Undoubtedly a certain portion of Ron Paul supporters will feel disappointed and let down by the fact that the Congressman is all but suspending his presidential campaign and most of these individuals will be new to politics. They need to understand that we can not and will not win the game with the first roll of the dice. America was not gutted overnight and it will not be restored overnight.
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The Ron Paul Revolution was the first major salvo in a battle for our freedom that will never end. What we are fighting is a war of ideas, an information war and a game of brinkmanship. The fact that Ron Paul's message resonated with and woke up millions of people is a victory in itself and provides us a niche with which to continue our efforts.
The focus now shifts to the Congressional race and if we can help Ron Paul retain his seat then the power of our message will be amplified in Congress, especially if and when Hillary Clinton is anointed in the White House and continues the same policies we saw under Bush.
It is essential and shrewd to maintain a positive attitude and consider how far along the path we have traveled in the pursuit of restoring liberty. A powerful message has been broadcast to those who would attempt to enslave us that there will be a reaction and that our numbers and influence will only continue to grow, presidential race or no presidential race.
As we have said all along - this is not about a political campaign, this is not about 2008 and this is not even about Ron Paul. This is about an idea, an idea that surpasses the transitory nature of a presidential election and one which can not and will not be stopped no matter what the circumstances.
As Ron Paul himself says,
"This Revolution is permanent. It will not end at the Republican convention. It will not end in November. It will not end until we have won the great battle on which we have embarked.
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(10 October, 2012)
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Mays Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel
Maj. Yvonne L. Mays, second from left, is promoted to lieutenant colonel by Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, second from right, during the New Jersey National Guard's Military Review at the National Guard Training Center at Sea Girt, N.J. Sept. 30, 2012. Mays serves as the executive officer for The Adjutant General. Also pictured are Mays' husband Walter, right, and her father Freddie Allen, center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen)
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Air Force Maj. Yvonne L. Mays, daughter of Freddie and Frankie Allen of Steubenville, was promoted to lieutenant colonel during the New Jersey National Guard's Military Review at the National Guard Training Center at Sea Girt, N.J. Sept. 30.
Mays was promoted by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, whom she serves for as the executive officer. She is stationed at Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
Prior to serving as executive officer, Mays was the bilateral affairs officer representing the New Jersey National Guard in the Republic of Albania. Her other duty assignments included executive officer and personnel officer for the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, Pomona, N.J.
The 1983 graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School, Mays enlisted in the Air Force in 1983 and received her commission as a second lieutenant in 1999.


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The New York Jets are making some bold moves this offseason, and it carried over to the draft. The rolled the dice early and often with this draft class, and it could pay of big way… or it could cost Mike Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan their jobs.
Quinton Coples was a bold choice in the 1st round, especially considering some of the impact players still on the board. While Coples has a ton of potential, he's had trouble staying motivated on the field which raises some big red flags. And when players have effort issues in college, it doesn't usually improve once they're collecting an NFL paycheck.
I like the selection of Stephen Hill in the 2nd round, but he's not going to provide much help early on. He'll serve as a deep threat early in his career, and could develop into a No. 1 receiver down the road, but will Tannenbaum and Ryan be around to reap those benefits?
Demario Davis was a reach in the 3rd round and didn't fill a position of need. He'll backup David Harris and Bart Scott at inside linebacker and play on special teams.
Josh Bush will compete for the the right to back up LaRon Landry at strong safety and provide some help in special teams coverage.
Terrance Ganaway will compete for a backup job at running back, but I don't like his chance of winning a job. Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight should be solidly ahead of him on the depth chart.
Robert Griffin is a massive interior lineman who will compete for a backup job. He needs to stay in better shape, but he has the potential to develop into late-round steal.
I love the selection of Antonio Allen. He may never develop into a starter, but he'll be an immediate impact player on special teams. I actually like Allen significantly more than Josh Bush.
Jordan White has some injury issues which led to his fall in the draft, but he has the potential to be a steal if he can stay on the field. He was extremely productive at Western Michigan and could develop into a decent slot receiver at the next level.
The Jets clearly gambled early in this class and were thinking about the future more than 2012. It's a risky strategy, but there's no denying the fact that they added two of the most talented players in the draft in the 1st and 2nd round. However, they didn't add anyone who projects as a future starter in the 3rd round or later. The lack of depth from this class, coupled with the early-round risks makes it tough to give them a high grade.


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Peace Corps, Rep. Sam Farr Celebrate 15 Years of PCMI-MBA Program at MIIS
November 9, 2010
For some, the value of combining an MBA degree with service in the Peace Corps might seem less than obvious. At the Monterey Institute of International Studies, however, the two have been combined successfully for 15 years now under the auspices of the Peace Corps Masters International (PCMI) program and the Fisher International MBA program.
On November 5, the Institute and the Peace Corps co-hosted an event and reception celebrating the MBA program's 15 years of collaboration with the Peace Corps. Monterey-area Congressman Sam Farr—a former MIIS student and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, or RPCV—attended and spoke to the group, as did Regional Manager Janet Allen of the Peace Corps' San Francisco Regional Office. They were joined by current students, faculty, and staff associated with the program, a number of them fellow RPCVs.
Among the speakers was current student Adam Dittemore, who spoke of his desire to use his business skills to make a difference in the world by promoting micro-finance as a tool to support economic development. For him, the value of combining the Fisher International MBA program with Peace Corps service was clear, offering both the international experience and the rigorous finance and management training he is seeking for his future career.
Congressman Farr also recounted the tale of his own Peace Corps service in the early 1960s, and expressed his strong belief in the value of the service both for the host country and for the individual Peace Corps volunteer. Finally, Ms. Allen presented Associate Dean Toni Thomas (RPCV) of the Graduate School of International Policy and Management with a plaque commemorating the Fisher International MBA program's 15 years of participation in the PCMI program.
Students in PCMI programs complete several semesters of academic work toward their master's degree before serving a 27-month Peace Corps term of service. Upon their return from Peace Corps service, most students must complete a final semester of academic work to earn their master's degrees from MIIS. PCMI students receive both academic credit and special scholarship support for the program.
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PCMI program in the business school
Congratulations to Toni Thomas and everyone involved in the Fisher School's PCMI program. I'm sorry I couldn't attend the event with Congressman Farr. I heard it was inspirational. KB


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(Steps to Success for String Orchestra)Terry Shade & Jeremy Woolstenhulme - Neil A. Kjos Music Company
String Basics, Book 2
(Steps to Success for String Orchestra)Terry Shade & Jeremy Woolstenhulme - Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Publisher Desc. "String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra" is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Through technical exercises, music from around the world, classical themes by the masters, and original compositions, students will learn to play their stringed instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instruments and bows, finger new notes, count different rhythms, read music notation, and more. Clear, full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions, bow holding and bowing, and left-hand finger patterns. Duets, rounds, trios, and orchestra arrangements develop students' ability to play in an ensemble setting right away, thereby strengthening ear training and intonation. The "Interactive Practice Studio" is a unique downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical, historical, and cultural information: photos; maps; artwork; audio samples; video and more. "Video Lessons" offer students and teachers a comprehensive, step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout the method. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by the authors; the lessons show special consideration for each instrument, and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. "Theory & Composition" offers students hands-on experience to better understand what they see and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines. The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies, divided into two categories: "Performance" and "Musical Understanding." "Guidelines" and "Guideposts" assist in giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is the "Interactive Teacher's Studio," with even more helpful tips and strategies.
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What the Locals Do
Shop Vintage
Ranked by Travel + Leisure as one of the 'top cities for hipsters,' Nashville folks love vintage shopping. From clothes shopping at places like Two Old Hippies, Peter Nappi, and Imogene + Willie to vintage record shopping at Grimey's New & Preloved Music or Ernest Tubb Record Shop to the random finds at Antique Archaeology and Pre to Post Modern great little vintage shops can be found around almost every corner. Explore Nashville's shopping options here: www.visitmusiccity.com/NashvilleShopping.
Local Clubs
Yes, even locals will hit the Grand Ole Opry and the honky tonks, but you're more likely to find them at the local clubs scattered around town. Places like Mercy Lounge, 3rd & Lindsley, Station Inn and Exit/In feature great local and national artists and bands of all genres nearly every night of the week. Check out a list of local live music venues here: visitmusiccity.com/musicvenues.
Neighborhood dining
Nashville is becoming known more and more as a foodie destination, and sometimes the best way to find the good spots is to follow the locals. Many great restaurants are located a little off the beaten path so you have to know where you're going. Places like Lockeland Table and Urban Cowboy in East Nashville, Urban Grub and Burger Up in 12South, Jackson's and Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and Silo and City House in Germantown offer laid back atmospheres and farm-to-table cuisine that provides an authentic taste of what Nashville has to offer. Find the perfect restaurant here: www.visitmusiccity.com/food.
Hit the parks
On a pretty day in Nashville, every one of the city's parks will be filled with runners, dog walkers, Frisbee throwers and sun bathers. Centennial Park is the perfect spot for a pickup football game, Percy Warner Park offers acres of trails for a nice hike and Shelby Bottoms Park is part of the Nashville Greenway that provides miles of bike and pedestrian friendly lanes. Check out how Nashville explores the great outdoors: www.visitmusiccity.com/outdoorfun.
Watch the games
Nashville is a sports-crazed town. Every fall Nissan Stadium is filled with blue as Tennessee Titans fans cheer on their home team. The NHL Nashville Predators play to sold out crowds at Bridgestone Arena in the winter and the teams associated with numerous colleges and universities in town are never without a solid crowd. AAA-affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, the Nashville Sounds play America's pasttime every summer at Greer Stadium. If you can't make it to the game, the next best thing is to watch at your favorite sports bar. Get to Corner Pub or The Crow's Nest in Green Hills early if you want to get a seat to cheer on your favorite team. Find out where Nashville goes to watch the big game at: www.visitmusiccity.com/sportsbars.
Brunch is a much-loved meal in Nashville. Whether recovering from a late night show or caffeinating for the day ahead, most weekend brunch spots are packed out. Favorites like Tavern's kaya toast or red velvet waffles, Marché's classic crepes or The Local Taco's egg and chorizo tacos keep Nashvillians well fed and happy. Take a look at some more places that serve brunch in Nashville here: www.visitmusiccity.com/brunch.
Art crazed
Ever the creative town, Nashvillians have embraced and fostered the emerging art scene. The popular First Saturday Art Crawl entertains more than 1,000 participants each month, and is the perfect time to stroll through the galleries on 5th Avenue and the Arcade, enjoy a cocktail, and take in a more cosmopolitan side of Music City. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, anchoring Nashville's art scene, hosts temporary exhibits from around the world and offers countless events that the Nashville community clamors to attend. Artober, held every October in Nashville, is a month long citywide celebration of art in the city. Experience the arts in Music City: www.visitmusiccity.com/ArtandCulture.
Caffeine happy
With a multitude of colleges and universities and a city full of thriving musicians you can imagine the diverse crowds found sipping their lattes at the local coffee shops. Places like Bongo Java, Nashville's oldest coffee company, Fido, a Hillsboro Village favorite, Crema, whose menu is 95% locally sourced and Barista Parlor, located in a former car repair shop, are some of the best places to fill your caffeine needs and get a sense of the local scene at: www.visitmusiccity.com/coffee.
Honor the song
Nashville is the songwriting capital of the world, and is undoubtedly home to more songwriters than any other city. So it makes sense that the songwriting venues around town are always packed with locals. The Bluebird Café, the Listening Room, and various songwriters' nights around town are popular places to hear the next hit song or the one that won't make it past the cutting room floor. Get in to the music of Music City here: www.visitmusiccity.com/Music.
Do the local brew
It's safe to say that a music town is synonymous with a drinking town, and Nashville is no exception. Local breweries have found success here in no small part due to the local crowd welcoming their home grown brews. Yazoo is the largest local brewery and brews six different beers. The Yazoo Taproom, located in the Gulch, is open Wednesday-Saturday. Fat Bottom Brewery, located in East Nashville, Black Abbey Brewing Company in South Nashville, and Tennessee Brew Works in SoBro are other popular spots. Corsair Artisan Distillery, located in Marathon Village, makes small, craft batches of spirits by hand, from production to bottling. Have a sampling from a variety of high-quality spirits, including Gin-Head Style Gin, Vanilla Bean Vodka, Red Absinthe, Spiced Rum and more. See Music City's many breweries, wineries, and distilleries here: www.visitmusiccity.com/breweries.
Explore the Gardens
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art is always a sight to see. Their gardens offer a lovely day out in the colors of Music City. If you're more of indoors kind of person, Gaylord Opryland has nine acres of indoor gardens and waterfalls! Take a stroll through the resort or have a seat on the Delta Riverboat and glide your way through.
Go Out on the Town
Nashville is a going-out kind of town. We like to listen to live music at clubs, eat and drink at festivals, celebrate different cultures at citywide events, catch a Broadway show downtown, and generally hang out with each other at our favorite events. And there are a lot of them. This town does not slow down. There's always some kind of special event going on to get in to. And we're there. Check out Nashville's upcoming events here: www.visitmusiccity.com/upcomingevents.


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Bulgaria,an exotic land with its wild wooded mountain, enchanting monasteries , vibrant cities and white sandy beaches lining the Blank Sea, is a visitors delight in the truest sense any day. On reaching here it isn't very hard to see why hoards of holidaymakers head for a cool pleasant time all around the year. It's a welcome zone for one and all any day!
Trip advice: the budget required for lodging and meals is fairly moderate: Less than €15 for a good meal and around €30 for a hotel room. When travelling internally, buses and trains are frequent and cheap although the timetables are not very strictly kept to. A travel catalog is just what you need to get you out from a situation.
Nature lovers can head to the mountain around Rila to enjoy hiking or indulge in some thorough site seeing, especially the monasteries and beautiful churches decorated with over a thousand frescoes. Others can hoard around the Black Sea and enjoy some tanning or water activities.
A mountainous country, Bulgaria generally experiences a continental climate with some Mediterranean influence throughout the year.
Springs are fairly mild making it the best time to visit Bulgaria. The weather conditions are not extreme, in fact climate is cool and soothing enough to hike and explore the place. April and May with an average temperature of 23°C, is good time to hang out there. The place becomes pretty expensive but yet a good time to enjoy the festivities that takes place.
Summer starts from July, average temperature is around 30°C. Comparatively it's hotter than most months but dry with nil to very scarce humidity. Weather is somewhat cooler in the mountains than it is in the plains. However, summer is the peak tourist season as visitors from the rest of Europe visit during this period. They come here to benefit from the sunshine and warm temperatures.
Winter seson form december to April is good only if you like winter sports, especially skiing and don't mind the cold. Bulgaria hosts its most famous event- The Festival of Masquerade Games in Pernik in the month of January. It is comparatively cheaper than other months, and can be great for those who are ready to dare the cold.
Autumn is a nice time to go to Bulgaria. September and October with an average temperature of 17°C, is a good time to be in the country, if you don't mind the slightly chilly weather. What's particularly good about visiting Bulgaria in autumn is that its off-season and you won't find yourself being jostled about by crowds of fellow tourists. Rates are cheap too.
Brief description of typical Kazanlak weather throughout the year: temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers


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Here's Alexander Skarsgard Naked on a Toilet In the Middle of Antarctica
To poke fun at the random nudity of his HBO show, True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard got randomly naked and posed for a photo while sitting on a toilet in the middle of Antarctica.
The photo was snapped shortly after Skarsgard made his way to the South Pole as part of a charity event, and was posted yesterday to Instagram by one of his teammates.
"#southpole -30C What are you reading Alex?," wrote Inge Solheim. "The script for season 7 of #truebloodHBO ? :-)"


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EA's acclaimed college football sports title is officially back today with the release of NCAA Football 13 on Xbox 360 and PS3.
Following the franchise shake up of last year's game, this installment looks to continue EA's effort in perfecting the game of football. With a few new tweaks and a new Heisman mode that lets you take any of the past winners and place them on the team of your choice, NCAA Football 13 looks to create new experiences for college football fans.
The changes don't stop there; NCAA Football 13 introduces 20 new step-off animations for the quarterback, says goodbye to linebacker "blind swats", and improves the running game.
If that doesn't get you pumped for NCAA Football 13 and college football season, then maybe this cinematic launch trailer will. Tradition, tailgating, and beer pong. This is what college football is about. Oh, and a great game.
Be sure to check out our review of NCAA Football 13 to see if the tweaks and changes really "deliver greater realism on the virtual gridiron".


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Item # SRM0358
SRAM BB30 Bottom Bracket Assembly $35.00
Bigger is better.
It's hard to argue with lighter, stiffer, smoother ... the BB30 concept is a good one. If you plan on running a SRAM drivetrain on one of the many progressive frame designs with this oversized standard, you'll need the BB30 Bottom Bracket Assembly. The kit comes with two sets of steel bearings and mounting hardware for SRAM cranks and bikes with a BB30 bottom bracket shell.
- Includes two sets of steel bearings and mounting hardware
- For SRAM cranks and frames with BB30 bottom bracket shell
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Great Price
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Great BB for the money, rolls smooth and lasts a long time. My go to BB for the price.
Your gonna need them...
Nothing special, but, you are gonna need BB bearings. For a 5 star, go ceramic.
Is the SRAM BB30 bottom bracket bearing assembly kit compatible with my (2013 Cannondale Six-Six)) FSA BB30 road crankest?
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
But is quite a pain to get into the shell of course. The trick is putting the bearings in the freezer for a few hours to shrink them to slide in easier then as they heat back up they seat tightly. As far as performance................the system works. Nothing else to say here but if your bearings are worn then replace them. But have the right tools to make it easy.
Awesome, but yikes on that install. Also, I use gasket sealer (yes, the automotive stuff that comes in a small non-descript tube from 'auto-where-ever') between the frame and the steel body of the bearing - or, if your bike frame has a bearing retainer sleeve; between that and the frame. It goes on like grease, but then sets up like a tight rubber gasket after a day (and easily removed when changing them out later) Helps in taking out the imperfections of frame manufacturing. Also, nice to see that those bearing include a few plastic spacer shims, again - to eliminate any frame imperfections :) Happy riding!
I have just bought a frame with a BB30...
I have just bought a frame with a BB30 bottom bracket and I am in the process of buying the components to go along with it. I plan on buying a SRAM Force gruppo but I am confused about what bottom bracket I should buy: SRAM PF30, GXP, and/or the BB30 Bottom Bracket Assembly kit?
Go with any SRAM that has BB30 - then your good to go - and will enjoy the solid performance :)


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 19, 2009, 5:41 PM
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Buchanan talks about state budget OK'd early Thursday
Original post made on Feb 20, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 19, 2009, 5:41 PM
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a resident of Alamo
on Feb 20, 2009 at 10:14 am
With regard to Assemblywoman Buchanan statement relating to the word they all use when increasing taxes - TEMPORARY - If you really believe that Ms. Buchanan, the Governor would like to sell you that big RED bridge that connects SF with Marin County for just $5 bucks. Oh well, maybe that's why they put Freshman in front of your name. That's what they should do of Obama...Freshman President Obama. And that other freshman comment...SURPRISED by the behavior she saw in the capital, please give me a break. If you are trying to tell us you are naive, you are doing a good job. Plus, if you really believe people in leadership will ever lead by example...that bridge is still for sale. Don't mean to be hard on you, but I would suggest choosing your words better. Thank you
a resident of Danville
on Feb 21, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Democrats have been in control of spending in California since the 70's and are the cause of the mess we are in! It's time they realized that if they can't afford to pay for something they should not buy it! Quit wining and do whats right for the hard working people of California.
a resident of Alamo
on Feb 22, 2009 at 12:58 am
They were certainly trying to, but the republicans held out until they got 32 million dollars for horse racing. Yeah, that's going to create a lot of jobs. Meanwhile, our kids get their education budget cut by 400 bucks a kid.
Give me a break and parcel out the blame to both sides because its well deserved.
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In Reply to: Re: Will medicare pay for STN surgery? posted by Bruce on September 17, 2000 at 13:35:28:
: : : I have spent many hours trying to determine if medicare will pay for the STN surgery and I am totally frustrated at all the conflicting info I have located. The consesus seems to be FDA will approve the procedure in Jan. Then the question is does it mean that medicare will automatically will pay for it. The rep. at Kansas U. tells me they are approved by medicare, but I have searched and searched and could find no evidence of medicare coverage. More than one person has told me in there opinion every state should all be approved or all not approved and that sounds logical to me. One more article I discovered that was written by Dr. Pahwa, the neurologist who will be the first doctor at Kansas U. to determine if you qualify for the surgery. He said "insurance coverage will be more difficult to obtain because the surgery is stil experimental until the FDA gives full approval. So who does a simple country boy like me believe? Frankly, I am getting tempted to cancel the whole thing. Any comments would be appreciated. Bruce
: : I am sorry you are having to go through this turmoil. I have some experience in Medicare reimbursement and may be able help you out. Medicare is one of the most difficult programs to work with when it comes to coverage issues because their guidleines are so "grey". I need to know what state you live in if it is not Kansas. Also, for a major surgery like this which is partly investigational (partly because the device used has already been approved for Thalamic Stimulation), KUMC would most likely get authorization from your home state Medicare (it is considered Out-Of-State Medicare by Kansas), so I am not sure why they have been unable to tell you point blank whether it has been approved for you or not. So let me know where you live and see if we can figure this out.
: Debbie, After many more hours of searching, I found a web site sponsered by the AMA and I also found the medicare policy on DBS surgery. They have very specific guidelines that must be followed and documented and if it was documented correctly medicare will cover it, but they won't cover it if the hospital doesn't document everything correctly. So Googy, and others are correct in saying their is a national policy, but I still don't understand why so many people I have talked to are still waiting for FDA approval. You are correct that the device has full FDA approval. So it seems to look like I won't know for sure if medicare will approve it until after the surgery. Thanks for the help. Bruce^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hi ya Bruce-This is from Karen, who had her GPsurgery in Jan 98 and STN for other side in Jan. "Now I have upcoming surgery in January. I understand it is common practice for Medicare to pay for DBS now for surgeries done in Kansas. Dr. Pahwa told me this." If you don't have to put money out front, have the surgery at KU in Jan. and have faith that it will all work out. There's been a reason why you've delayed until now. Now is the time! You have a friend on this side (Me and Jay) who can lend support as much as you need while you're here with your caretakers Bob and his wife, Vida(?) Believe me, from someone who has had such a great experience, I'd hate to see you throw in the towel now! Maybe you'll run into Karen while you're at it. I know Dr. Pahwa was going to use me as the poster girl for STN for a while. I may have to lose some weight; can't look TOO healthy!I will have two spare bedrooms by Jan,. if you all want a free place to stay; coffee or green tea, lots of fiber and distilled water, bran muffins with raisons and applesauce, and just lots of great food and companionship. By Jan, I may have a PD group organized here that can offer shelter, meals, great friends and share positive attitudes. There are so many groups who will sponsor you in KC, too, I just bet!! (Tell them you know Ali or Michael and you'd be in!!) Just tell them one of the space cowboys needs a reservation. I WILL come over when you go thru this, I promise. I show up when they least expect it (and then they expect jumping jacks and smiles, and clearly voiced opinions, too.)Come on down, Bruce! It'll be like being at home, only better!! (we have trees!) The same would go for any of the rest of you getting your head filed with these wonderful electrons. If you never got to do an LSD trip in the 60s, this will be like the one they had in cacoon. It's something else and worthy to be experienced. I think they call it euphoria, a common afterglow experienced by we people with holes in our heads! It's better than a Rocky Mountain High (Lawrence has a Mt. Oriad?) It's just better! Dr. John O. likes poetry, so bring your writings to share. How's this for inspiration: "What I feel impatience churning inside me I will remember that things are more enjoyable when they happen at a slower pace. Instead of hurrying I will take time to enjoy. (You know you're middle-aged when you feel your corns more than your oats.) I bellieve in you, Bruce!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^6^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^6^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^6^^^^^^^Carole^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^9^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^9^^^^^^^^^^^^^9^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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