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Mormon apostle Dallin H. Oaks, a former lawyer and judge, sets out his Oct. 6 conference speech, "Protect the Children," as if he were laying out a court case.
First, his bona fides: As an apostle, he is "responsible to witness to the entire world." It is the duty of everyone to care for one another, "especially for the weak and defenseless."
He enumerates perils to children: prostitution, pornography, abortion, abuse, divorce and unmarried mothers. And, he says, "We should assume the same disadvantages for children raised by couples of the same gender."
It's an insult born of ignorance and blatant bias against gay couples and parents people who have the same ideals, intelligence, purpose and, yes, human right to love one another and join in marriage.
Oaks, speaking for his global church, quotes scholars, saying "Throughout history, marriage has first and foremost been an institution for procreation and raising children."
Has Oaks ever met a same-sex couple with kids? Has he taken time to talk to them, to understand them? Then he might have more charity for people who love their kids and grandkids just like any straight couple would and do.
It might be instructive for Oaks to meet my brother, Bill McEntee, who married Steve Borsen in July in New York after 28 years together.
Or our dear friends Elenor Heyborne and Marina Gomberg, whose commitment ceremony in Salt Lake City's Memory Grove left everyone in joyful tears (and, later, dancing to Bette Midler).
Or Jamila Hastings-Tharp and her wife, Michelle, and their sons and 10-year-old daughter, a gay-rights activist who is wise beyond her years.
"This marriage is recognized in the state of California," Jamila says, "because it happened to occur at the time in which there was a window of opportunity in which it was legal."
That legal window slammed shut, of course, with LDS Church-backed and voter-approved Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage and has been deemed unconstitutional by a federal appeals court. (The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.)
Jamila, who is studying for a master's degree in divinity on her way to becoming a Unitarian Universalist minister, has this to say about Oaks' sermon:
"I agree with the call to 'protect the children,' she says. "Protect my children!
"What does it say about our country that a dominant religious view driven by prejudice, ignorance and feelings of superiority determines whether its citizens have religious freedom and equal protection under the law?" she asks. "My family has no legal protections or civil rights that accompany our marriage. We are treated unfairly and excluded simply because of who we love."
This is what Oaks, a former law professor and Utah Supreme Court justice, and his brethren in the LDS hierarchy do not understand.
That's not to say it's impossible. After more than a century, the Salt Lake City-based faith changed its position on black Mormon men who once were denied the priesthood. The church has forged relationships with Muslims and Jews. It has even endorsed protections for gays and lesbians in housing and the workplace.
So why the tall wall against gay marriage? What does the church gain by demonizing it?
That's a tragedy, when so many Latter-day Saints have opened their hearts to the LGBT community, understanding that no one should suffer denigration and condemnation because of their sexual nature.
Oaks and his colleagues are fighting a losing battle. Gone are the days when gays and lesbians lived in fearful isolation. The world is open to them now. It cannot be closed.
I'd suggest a close reading of the Bible's Matthew 25:40, when Jesus says, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
Peg McEntee is a news columnist. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com and facebook.com/pegmcentee .


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For years local businesses and civic organizations have provided grant opportunities to Russellville schools for various classroom projects.
But until recently, the Russellville School District had no way of recognizing the teachers who put in the extra time and effort to think of innovative learning activities and to apply for the grants to implement them.
On Friday, the "prize patrol" visited a group of seven teachers at Center Valley Elementary School, surprising them with balloons, flowers and a large novelty check for the grant amounts. The "prize patrol" - Superintendent Randall Williams and school board members Margie Smith and Virginia Berner - made the presentation during a student awards assembly at Center Valley.
"We want the students to recognize that their teachers put out an extra effort for them," Williams said after the presentation.
Center Valley Principal Brenda Tash said of seven grant applications submitted to the Junior Auxiliary TAG (Teacher-Aided Grants) Fund, three were awarded to Center Valley last week, totaling $1,676.19.
Thirteen grants were awarded throughout the district this year, totaling $8,471.17.
"The teachers wrote grants for any innovative idea they had, focusing on literacy, math or science instruction," Tash said. "[The teachers] write very specific, very detailed grants that, if awarded, would pay for hands-on items and materials that go above and beyond what they get from the district."
Tash explained a first-grade science team - including teachers Crystal Avery, Michelle Todd, Cathy Osborne and Martha Eidson - received a grant to purchase hands-on manipulatives and literature designed to help students better understand the concepts of science in a program titled "Bringing Science to Life."
Special Education and Speech teachers Beth Hetzer and Kerri Lewis received a TAG grant for "Students are Responding to Intervention," a literacy intervention program designed to give extra support for struggling readers and writers, Tash said.
Art teacher Rebecca Ward received TAG funds to purchase a classroom library to complement art concepts taught in the class, titled "Art Room Library."
Tash said the teachers have already ordered their new materials and must have data by March showing the programs have been implemented.
Although the Center Valley teachers were the first to receive formal accolades for their grant work, Smith said they won't be the last.
"We [RSD] have these teachers who, throughout the year, will write and receive grants from different organizations and different groups, and we never recognize the teachers," she said. "But we want to start doing this on a consistent basis. Their work benefits the district, and they need to be recognized. ... Grant writing is difficult and can be discouraging."
Williams said teachers would also be recognized for receiving "any type of grant where a teacher takes the initiative to file the paperwork and design a project that meets the grant qualifications. ... That takes extra effort, it's good for kids, and it's all-around good for the district.
"These grants are important because many times the projects are pilot programs. Then we see them in action, and then they become part of the fabric of day-to-day classroom activities. They encourage creativity in children, and usually find a new approach to solve a problem or reach the students."
The majority of Russellville Junior Auxiliary's annual budget goes toward education, according to JA Treasurer Tammy Rhoades. She said although JA cannot fund every grant application, $9,000 in TAG funds is available each year for the school district.
A committee made up of JA members and school administrators selects the grant recipients, she said, noting the December deadline for applications.
Also receiving JA TAG funds this year:
London Elementary - Jaci Livermore and Jackie Frye for "Early Language Concepts."
Dwight Elementary - Shanna Couser and Kathy Knudsen for "Lights! Camera! Action!"; Nancy Cornwell for "Calling Young Patriots!"; and Melanie Kelley for "Celestial and Earthly Investigations for Young Children."
Russellville Junior High - Pam Bagby, Diane Roach, Sue Busch and Sandy Hocker for "Building a Bridge with Books; Stephanie Schultze and Rebecca Pitts for "Building Community Through Music and Drama."
Oakland Heights - Liz Mullins for "Making it Real Everyday with Hands-on Math Centers."
Crawford - Rachel Hayes for "Hands-on, Minds-on Math"; Dianne Holtz for "Take a Look at America's Black Artists"; and Megan Heikkila for "Back to the Roots."


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The Philly hip hop band's 10th studio album is a powerful concept record that revolves around the life of one Redford Stephens, beginning with his death and then moving backwards in time through his short, violent life as a hustler. The accompanying music is suitably dark, while also expansively incorporating atmospheric indie-rock, soul, free jazz, classical and other styles on brooding, doom-laden songs driven by haunting keyboard lines and ?uestlove's stark, downtempo drums, while also featuring mournful soul/gospel vocalists on the choruses. A couple guest rappers (Mississippi's up-and-coming Big K.R.I.T and Little Brother's Phonte) contribute alongside group regulars like Dice Raw, Greg Porn, Truck North and lead rapper Black Thought, who's as smart and incisive as always here. The album ends with a brief, four-part neo-classical suite based upon Sufjan Stevens' "Redford." 12/9/2011 - Don Yates
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ASSIGNMENT 1. Assigned date: WED SEPT 12. Due THU SEP 20 11:59 pm
Write a program that using input() reads a 4-digit int, for instance, 3612, call
it number. The program should separate the first two digits from the
last two, and then add them. Thus in our example the program would assign 36 to
a variable, let's say firstOne, and then assign 12 to a second variable,
let's say secondOne. Finally, it would add the sum of
and secondOne (here, 36 + 12, or 48) and assign it to a third variable, let's
say sum.
The output of your program should show the 4-digit integer read, the integer
formed from the first two digits, the integer formed from the last two and then
their sum. Hint: Use the %(mod) and //(intger division).
This program must be done on the computer and the due-date is eight days from the day that its assigned. Please attach the python program and send it to the appropriate grader.


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Senegal endorsement of INTERPOL travel documents a first for West Africa
LYON, France – Senegal has become the first country in West Africa and fourth INTERPOL member country after Pakistan, Brazil and Swaziland to formally recognize INTERPOL travel documents (passport/identification card) in a move that will facilitate international police co-operation.
Senegal's decision, announced by its Directorate General of Police, to 'exempt all bearers of INTERPOL travel documents from visa requirements when on mission to Dakar' was praised by INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble as 'another important step forward in boosting regional and international police co-operation'.
"Officials who travel on police business using INTERPOL travel documents, often at the request of a member country in response to a terrorist attack, serious crime or natural disaster, need to be in place as quickly as possible," said Mr Noble.
"Giving INTERPOL travel documents visa waiver status or the same legal recognition as the United Nations laissez-passer significantly increases not only our ability to provide faster on-site assistance, but also for law enforcement officials in each of our 188 member countries to provide mutual support where needed and when requested."
"As more countries grant special status to INTERPOL travel documents, the more effective INTERPOL's support will become," added Secretary General Noble.
Senegal so far this year leads African countries in the number of border checks carried out against INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database, containing over 21 million entries from almost 150 countries.


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The Cortez Journal encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to email@example.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Journal at 565-8527.
Democrats hold Get Together Potluck Fundraiser
The Montezuma County Democrats will hold a Get Together Potluck Fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Cliffrose Nursery, Hwy. 160 east of Cortez. A $10 per person donation is recommended. Bring your favorite potluck dish and come join fellow democrats for an evening of fun. All interested persons are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please call Ric at 565-8994 or 739-4365.
KBDX Rockin Blood Drive
Find the hero in you and plan to attend the KBDX Red Rock 92s Rockin Blood Drive on Friday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at Aarons Sales and Lease in Cortez at 2288 E. Main St. To donate blood, call Desiree at 564-7170 or call the United Blood Services at 385-4601. All donors will have a chance to win two tickets to the N.Y. Giants and Cowboys game with hotel accommodations.
Local author hosts Moonshine Murder book party
Local author, Erin S. Gray, will host a new release book party at Cold Stone Creamery for adults and young adults, ages 12 and up, on Friday, Sept. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. Erin will be selling autographed copies of her young adult historical fiction novel, Moonshine Murder, as well as offering a chance to win a Kindle device. The first 100 autographed copy purchases of Moonshine Murder will be entered in the drawing for a Kindle. Each book purchased will be counted in the drawing, so if you purchase more than one copy, your name will go in the drawing more, too. Door prizes include Cold Stone Creamery gift certificates and free bookmarks. Dollar Scoop ice cream can be purchased during the signing. To learn more about the book or the author, visit www.erinsgray.com. If you miss the event, you can still participate in the drawing by purchasing your copy at the website.
Battle Rock Charter School hosts Open House, potluck
Battle Rock Charter School, 11351 CR G, will host an open house and community potluck on Friday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited. Please join us for the evening, enjoy the canyon and learn about our school and programs. Battle Rock is your Kindergarten through 6th grade tuition-free alternative. For more information, call 759-1816.
Octoberfest at Groundhog Lake
The Groundhog Lake RV Park will host a Fall Festival and Fireworks celebration on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event, which is also an Octoberfest celebration featuring old German cuisine and beer, will go from 4 to 9 p.m. There will also be music and a bonfire. Groundhog cancelled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show due to the hot and dry conditions, so the show was moved to the fall. Call 739-5533 for reservations or visit groundhoglake.com.
Fall Chili Fest has gospel group, chili cook-off
Montelores Baptist Church will host their annual Fall Chili Fest and Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event will feature the music of Ernie Couch & Revival on tour from Nashville, Tenn. This group is known across the United States and Canada for its live music, good humor, and genuine spirit. Many describe the group as refreshingly different, and a lot of fun. The Fall Chili Fest will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The entry fee for the chili cook-off is $10. Cash prizes will be awarded for the Judges Favorite and Peoples Favorite. Donations will be accepted for the Chili Fest meal and the concert. Montelores Baptist Church, 18735 CR 23.5, is located off Hwy. 184 across from Narraguinnep Reservoir. For entry forms or more information call the church office at 882-2418 or go to www.monteloresbaptistchurch.org.
Mesa Verde Bike and Hike on Saturday
All are invited to Mesa Verde National Parks annual Hike and Bike events on the Wetherill Mesa tram road this Saturday, Sept. 22; entrance fees will be waived for participants. Wetherill Mesa is closed for the season after Labor Day, but will re-open for hikers and bikers for this event. The Wetherill Mesa Road will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and all visitors must exit the road by 4:30 p.m. The Wetherill Mesa Road is located near mile 15 on the park road, just past Far View Lodge. From that junction, visitors are invited to drive 12 miles to the Wetherill Mesa information kiosk, then can ride or hike along the 5.5 mile long tram loop road. Along the route, stop at Long House, the second largest cliff dwelling in the park, hike into Step House, explore Badger House Community, and hike to views of Kodak House and Nordenskiöld #16. Park Rangers and volunteers will be available to answer questions and point out unique features of each site. You may bring a picnic lunch and drinking water, or purchase snacks or a hot sandwich, chips and a drink for $5 at the kiosk. Bicycle riding is not allowed on the Wetherill Mesa Road itself, due to its narrow condition and lack of shoulders. Dogs are not permitted on the tram road. Riders and hikers should keep safety in mind at all times: bring plenty of drinking water and high energy snacks, and sun and wind protection. Wetherill Mesa is about 7,240 feet above sea level. For more information, call 529-4465.
Heart & Soul Cortez block party at Calkins School
Heart & Soul Cortez is bringing a neighborhood block party to you! We want to hear what you value about Cortez and what you want for the future of your neighborhood and community. Join us at the Calkins School building lawn, 121 E. First St., from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. Come join your friends and neighbors for a free barbecue, ice cream, activities and family fun. The Montezuma Historical Society will also present stories about Cortez and more. For more information call 564-4079 or visit www.cortezheartandsoul.com.
Naturopathic physician will give talk on natural remedies
Dr. Amy Loschert, a Dolores-based naturopathic physician, will give a free talk, Natural Remedies for Common Digestive Complaints from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24 at the Dolores Healing Space, 102 S. 4th St., Dolores. She will speak about disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, food allergies, constipation and colitis. The most commonly seen nutritional deficiencies in our country will also be discussed along with natural foods and remedies that ameliorate these disorders and return balance to the digestive system. For more information, contact Dr. Amy at 676-1011.
Concussion management of children for coaches and parents
Southwest Memorial Hospital will host speakers Susan Kirelik, MD, and Karen McAvoy, PsyD, from the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver for an evening presentation on the management of concussion in children. The free event will be held in the cafeteria at Southwest Memorial Hospital on Monday, Sept. 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program is intended for both parents and coaches and will cover current guidelines for the diagnosis and management of concussion. Contact Ronda Weir, RN, BSN at 564-2160 for more information.
Car seat safety checks
Did you know that 95 percent of car seats are used in an unsafe manner? Bring your child and your car seat to the front entrance of the south campus of Southwest Memorial Hospital on Monday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a free safety check. For more information, call Jennifer Beckermeyer, RN at 564-2246.
FCBA hosts Home Enhancement Systems presentations
Four Corners Builders Association will host a presentation by Home Enhancement Systems, a company that can provide services in the home or business such as Web services including satellite, room audio/video, security and home comforts like custom closet systems, central vacuum or theater. This is free to the public and will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the First National Bank, 2258 E. Main in Cortez. Plan to come at 7 p.m. with your questions on easy ways to improve your life. For more information on the presentation or FCBA, call 565-1771.
Eating Smart Being Active classes
The Piñon Project, 300 N. Elm St., will offer an Eating Smart Being Active class for Kemper, Manaugh, and Mesa families who want to learn about preparing healthier meals and bringing a basic level of activity into their lives. The classes will start Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kelly Proctor, as facilitator, will lead the group through eight weekly lessons designed to help them shop, cook and enjoy entry-level activity. The class offers ideas for a healthier life for families, who will work as a team to develop healthy and tasty recipes. Participants will create (and devour) delicious snacks and light meals in the class while developing friendships and new and useful skills. The activity level is appropriate for any age and almost any condition, as it emphasizes basic stretching and movement, and each person is encouraged to work at a comfortable level. Classes are further enhanced with small take-away incentives useful for food preparation and activity. There is no charge for this program. Class size is limited; sign up with Lara Blair at 564-1195.
League will hold voter forums before election
The League of Women Voters will present three forums in Cortez to provide information to voters before the November election. The first will be a Candidate Forum for District 3 County Commissioners at Vista Mesa Nursing Home, 1206 N. Mildred Rd. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. Several nursing homes are sponsoring this forum where candidates will answer the same question within a given minute or two. The public is invited. The second will feature candidates running for local offices on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Calvin Denton Room at Empire Electric, 801 N. Broadway. The third event will be a forum explaining the local and state issues that will be on the November ballot. The issues forum will also be in the Calvin Denton Room at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. For more information, call Judy Schuenemeyer at 565-7837.
Author/Mountain Gazette editor Fayhee book reading
M. John Fayhee, long-time editor of the Mountain Gazette, will read from his two new books at the Spruce Tree Coffeehouse, 318 E. Main St. in Cortez, on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. The event will include readings from The Colorado Mountain Companion: A Potpourri of Useful Miscellany from the Highest Parts of the Highest State and Smoke Signals: Wayward Journeys Through the Old Heart of the New West. Fayhee calls The Colorado Mountain Companion, which references Cortez numerous times, the proudest achievement among his 10 previously published books. That research journey came to include chapters as disparate as the movies that have been filmed in the Colorado mountains, mountain-based songs, climatic and altitude-based data, Olympic athletes who hail from the High Country, Native American history, natural science, ski history and much, much more. For more information, call Spruce Tree at 565-6789.
For Pets Sake 3-day yard sale
For Pets Sake Humane Society will have its biggest yard sale ever on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 28-30 at the Cortez Christian Church Family Life Center on the corner of Empire and Hwy. 145. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Have fun with your fall cleaning and donate those unwanted treasures to the humane society! Donations can be brought to the building on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 7 p.m., or call For Pets Sake at 565-7387 for other options or for pick-up of large items please, no computers or accessories, tires, or TVs. We need a lot of goodies to make money to help the dogs and cats in Montezuma and Dolores Counties. So, look hard for donations, and then come and get new treasures at the sale!
Presentation on equine brand inspection regulations
The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen will present guest speaker Joe Stevenson, Brand Inspector, on the topic, Equine Brand Inspections on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Rd., on Hwy. 145 in Cortez. Come early at 6:15 p.m. for buy your own Taco Tuesday. Joe, our local brand inspector, will provide information about brand inspection regulations for horses and will then open the floor for questions. The public is always welcome! Call Nihla McCabe at 570-5036 for more information, or visit www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.
Hollywoods Saturday Pool Tournaments at new location
The Hollywood Saturday Pool Tournaments begin soon and will be hosted at the American Legion Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. in Cortez until the rebuild of the Hollywood Bar! Tournament play begins Saturday, Oct. 6, and goes for 10 weeks. For more information, call 565-8151.


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Definitions of rodent
v. t. - Gnawing; biting; corroding; (Med.) applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer. 2
v. t. - Gnawing. 2
v. t. - Of or pertaining to the Rodentia. 2
n. - One of the Rodentia. 2
The word "rodent" uses 6 letters: D E N O R T.
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I.....I just can't take it anymore. I really thought we started building something last year, but it's all a farce, a few players gave me my first glimmer of hope in such a long time, and I overrated them as a result.
I give up, until Dolan's gone I just don't know if I have it in me anymore, this has been going on almost a full decade now, I've put in my time, and I can't do it anymore.


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Look – Christmas Day Gold and Cranberry Eye
Look for Christmas! 🙂 I actually ended up removing the lips and going for something more muted, only because I didn't want that much attention on my lips in pictures/video (yep! my parents still videotape every Christmas morning!).
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Golden Lemon pigment (gold), Goldmine eyeshadow (gold), Danger Zone mineralize eyeshadow (red side), Cranberry eyeshadow (berry), Nylon eyeshadow (gold-toned highlighter), Urban Decay Honey 24/7 Liner (gold), Plushlash mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Margin blush (dirty pink)
- Lips: Queen's Sin lipstick (red), Cult of Cherry lipglass (red)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Danger Zone = Coppering; Queen's Sin = Russian Red; Cult of Cherry = Russian Red
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Golden Lemon pigment all over the lid as the base with the 249. On the lid, apply Goldmine eyeshadow using the 239. Darken the outer lid using Danger Zone (red side) and drag into crease using the 239. Darken crease with Cranberry eyeshadow using the 239. Sweep Nylon underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Urban Decay Honey 24/7 Liner on lower lash line, and Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Margin blush using the 129. Apply Queen's Sin lipstick to lips, and then top with Cult of Cherry lipglass for color and shine.
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DETROIT - Federal agents have been making their way across Metro Detroit to deliver notices to witnesses in the Kwame Kilpatrick conspiracy trial.
The former Detroit mayor's federal trial begins Sept. 6. Now, more than 100 people in Metro Detroit are finding out they are being called to the witness stand in the criminal case.
Subpoenas are being delivered all over town for The United States of America v. Kwame M. Kilpatrick. Former FBI boss and current director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Andy Arena, says it's not a request, it's an order.
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"You either show up or the Marshals will come and get you," Arena said.
The letter attached starts with "Dear witness," and ends with instructions to clear the calendar and be ready to testify between Sept. 6 and Dec. 31. The letter also lists what is expected of a witness. The No. 1 expectation is in bold letters: Tell the truth.
"You can't be scared of the system. I mean, this is your duty and responsibility as a citizen," said Arena. "If you're a witness, come in and tell the truth."
The subpoena tells the witness to read over their grand jury testimony and/or written reports about the case prior to arriving in court, and not to get upset if attorneys test his or her credibility in cross examination.
"Credibility is a major issue in this trial. That's going to be a focus of the defense, credibility of the witness," said Local 4 legal expert Todd Flood. "You can rest assure that they are going to attack witnesses who say, 'Hey, listen, I was extorted,' when, in fact, they may be the extorter."
Finally, the subpoena warns witnesses not to talk in front of jurors and not to compare or share testimony with other witnesses.
Because of the complexity of the case, not everyone who gets a subpoena will actually testify. However, they will have to stay in close contact with the court in case prosecutors or defense attorneys choose to use them on the witness stand.
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GRAMMYs On The Road With Terence Blanchard And Larry Goldings
The Recording Academy played host to GRAMMYs On The Road at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 in downtown Detroit. GRAMMY.com conducted exclusive backstage interviews with artists performing at the festival, including GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard and GRAMMY-nominated organist/pianist Larry Goldings.
Blanchard discussed performing at the Detroit Jazz Festival, discovering his talent and his early musical education, among other topics.
"That moment when somebody who you revere gives you a compliment, is that moment when you start to say, 'Well maybe I can do this,'" said Blanchard. "For me, [it was a compliment from] a local [New Orleans] musician named James Rivers."
Hailing from New Orleans, Blanchard has performed with artists such as Dr. John, Lionel Loueke, Poncho Sanchez, and Stevie Wonder, among others. He earned his first GRAMMY nomination in 1990 for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group for "Again Never," a collaboration with the Branford Marsalis Quartet. He has won four GRAMMY Awards to date with the latest coming in 2009 for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for "Dancin' 4 Chicken." His recent projects include a 2011 album with Sanchez titled Chano Y Dizzy!, and composing music for the 2012 film Red Tails.
Goldings discussed discovering jazz music, his early musical influences and when he first identified himself as a musician, among other topics.
"I remember there was this green upright piano in my fourth or fifth grade class and I used to play it during recess and a crowd of girls and boys [would] crowd around," Goldings recalled. "All of a sudden I was the piano player guy, and that became my identity in a way. … I feel lucky that music found me because it takes years for a lot of people to have something like that."
Born in Boston, Goldings began playing piano when he was 9. After graduating from the New School for Social Research, he performed as Jon Hendricks' accompanist from 1987–1989. He subsequently worked with guitarist Jim Hall and saxophonist Maceo Parker. In 1991 he released his debut album, The Intimacy Of The Blues. He earned his first GRAMMY nomination in 2006 for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual Or Group for "Trio Beyond — Suadades" with drummer Jack DeJohnette and guitarist John Scofield. His most recent release is 2011's In My Room, which features original songs and instrumental covers of Joni Mitchell's "All I Want," the Beach Boys' "In My Room" and the Beatles' "Here, There And Everywhere."
In addition to artist interviews, The Recording Academy also presented GRAMMY SoundTables featuring Detroit Jazz Festival performers discussing their music and careers. Participants included GRAMMY winners Blanchard, Gary Burton and Joe Lovano.
Come back tomorrow for more GRAMMYs On The Road at Detroit Jazz Festival coverage.


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Yes, 4.5 turnovers is a lot, but is it that far ahead of Deron Williams' 4.0, or John Wall's 3.9, or Kevin Durant's 3.8? And it's a lot less than the "10" you quoted (hence the exaggeration).
Lin has played a mere 64 games in his NBA career. He's a newborn baby by NBA standards (covered in gross after-birth with the umbilical cord still attached). The assumption is that he'll cut down his turnovers in due time.
If Bayless is retained, it'll be because Barbosa was unavailable (as a scoring option off the bench). After all, Colangelo wouldn't go on the air saying that he needs a PG if he honestly thought Bayless was the guy.


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"There's Nowhere to Hide."
Talon Inuzuka (タロン犬塚)Nickname:
The Blade's Shadow (ブレードの影)Gender:
Talon has many different outfits that are meant to fit the situation but he always has multiple blades available and can easily grab a blade at any time.
Talon is quiet when with other people and even quieter by himself. He secludes himself from others in order to keep people from recognizing him later. He is dedicated to his job at all times, to assassinate his targets. He is generally very serious and prefers to work alone as groups make a large amount of noise and are easily seen. Talon avoids expressing any emotion except for excitement which is shown in the heat of battle.
Due to his multiple assassinations, he has grown to realize that he was meant to kill and should enjoy what he does. This pure love for killing has caused him to lose any ability to feel remorse or mercy for those dying, belittling the value of life in his eyes. He no longer cares for others. If he is given a target, he always kills that target without failure.
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Village of Birth:
KonohagakureVillage of Alliance:
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Ninja Rank:
Lightning - needs trainingYour ninjutsu:
(Bunshin No Jutsu) - Clone Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:A clone made of the user that can move but(cannot use any jutsu)This clone is merely an illusionary projection of the user.
Note:The clone jutsu can be made with different elements and is a D-Rank jutsu under its own element(Mizu/Water Tsuchi/Earth Sumi/Ink)
(Bikoku Ninjutsu) - Shadow Stealth Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:This jutsu lets the user follow the target covert by concealing the users presence.
(Henge no Jutsu) - Transformation Technique
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Henge no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique, which every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. Henge allows the ninja to transform themselves into any person or object. This allows the ninja to move with stealth or to trick their opponents.
(Gokan Sakusou) - 5 Senses Confusion Disorder
Chakra Cost:N/A
Damage Points:N/A
The user throws an explosive kunai at their target and the mist spreads threw the air.This jutsu causes the opponent to be hit by attacks even though they think they dodged it or countered it.This effect lasts for 2 turns.
(Kawarimi no Jutsu) - Change of Body Stance Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Kawarimi no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique. When in danger the ninja will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object. This can be a block of wood or even another person. This allows the ninja to quickly flee and hide while the original object takes the brunt of their opponents attack.
(Nawanuke No Jutsu) - Escape Skill
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:Using chakra the user can escape from being tied down(only works with non-chakra ropes).
(Kakuremino No Jutsu) - Magic Cloak Of Invisibility Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user will pull out a cloak that is pre designed for their use.Then by using ninjutsu they make the cloth blend into the background(Konohamaru used this to follow Naruto in episode 2 and got caught because he was holding the cloak wrong).Skilled ninja can see through this jutsu(Rank c and above)
Background Info.
Talon's earliest memories are the darkness of Konoha's underground passages after he fled from his clan and the reassuring steel of a blade. He remembers no family, warmth, or kindness. Instead, the clink of stolen gold and the security of a wall at his back are all the kinship he has ever craved. Kept alive only by his quick wits and deft thievery, Talon scraped out a living in the seedy underbelly of Konoha. The Konoha Elders sent shinobi to him with a demand: join their ranks or be killed. He left the bodies of his pursuers dumped in Konoha's rivers as his response.
The assassination attempts grew increasingly dangerous until one assailant met Talon blade-for-blade in a match of strength. To his surprise, Talon was disarmed and facing down his executioner's sword when the assassin revealed himself to be Danzo. Danzo offered Talon the choice between death at his hand, or life as a shinobi of Konohagakure. Talon chose life, on the condition that his service was to Danzo alone, for the only type of orders he could respect were from one he could not defeat. Talon remained in the shadows, carrying out secret missions on Danzo's orders that took him from the frigid lands of the Land of Iron to the inner sanctums of Kirigakure.
While under Danzo's orders, Talon moved throughout the Ninja World undercover and fighting multiple people. He would meet with many Fuma clan members and even at one point, stayed with them for a while as a refuge. While with the Fuma clan, they were aware of his alliance with Danzo yet kept him there. He stayed there for a while and they even trained Talon. He even befriended a woman named Irelia there. She was a master of weapon puppetry and was capable of launching her blades out at ease. After a couple of months of training, Talon finished his orders and killed the Fuma clan elder. He easily escaped the Fuma clan compound and they didn't follow.
After training with the Fuma clan, he left to the Land of Iron for his next mission, assassinating a well-known samurai by the name of Alistar. While leaving, he was pursued by a large group of samurai.
While being hunted by the samurai, he led them through the forests of Konoha and as they chased after him, he killed them off, one-by-one. When the last ten or so men were left standing, he confronted them in an opening in the forest and killed the ten men. After killing the men, Danzo's ROOT members came to help Talon yet he didn't require help. While with the ROOT members, another group of shinobi showed up, revealing Iwagakure headbands. When they began attacking Talon and the ROOT members, Talon quickly left and let the ROOT members fight them. He went off to Iwagakure to strike terror into the Iwagakurian's hearts.
Once he arrived, he quickly traveled in the shadows and sneaked into the room where Iwa's famous stone was held. He met with Oonoki and Talon's mission was to kill him. Talon had a short talk with Oonoki:
"I know you are there young assassin."
"Youngins, always so 'cool'."
"Any last words?"
"Not for you, you won't kill me."
"You have already seen what this village has been through, you still have your emotions."
"You should leave before they come."
Talon left the room and was encountered with a few Iwagakure shinobi. He quickly dispatched of them by dealing minute wounds that would only damage their bodies for a short time and leave them able to recover with medical ninjutsu. When he left, he looked back at the Village of Stones, destroyed by an Akatsuki terrorist.
Upon leaving Iwagakure, Talon left to re-join ROOT members and get his next orders. Danzo gave him the orders to return to Konoha to continue training. When Talon returned, he went to the underground ROOT training area and met with a pale man that wore the regular ROOT uniform.
"You will now train with him for the time being."
Talon began his training with this man and when he asked for a name to call him he said;
"We are ROOT, We do not have names."
"I prefer Sai though... It's what he called me."
Talon didn't pursue why he preferred the name but went on with it. Talon trained with Sai for a few months. Once he finished his training with Sai, Sai was to leave to join a new team in the normal ranks of Konoha shinobi. During this time, Talon was ordered to watch over this new team to make sure that they didn't get out of hand but he knew that if Sai was to join this team, they would be very powerful.
Talon watched over this group until they had a confrontation with one of the three Sannin, Orochimaru. As he watched the confrontation climax, he fled to a safe distance. As Orochimaru, Sasuke, and Kabuto fled, Talon quickly followed and met with Orochimaru. He asked to join Orochimaru after observing his powers. Talon was selected to be a training partner for Sasuke.
After training with Sasuke, Talon was ordered to guard over prisoners that were being tested on and on many occasions, fought with them. These prisoners were being tested for the special curse mark that Orochimaru developed. He learned the complexity about the Curse Mark as well as the source of the Curse Mark, Jugo. After watching over the prisoners, he eventually left the prison without someone to watch over it once news arrived that Sasuke had killed Orochimaru. Talon left to find Kabuto, Orochimaru's aid and discuss what to do. When Talon found him however, Kabuto had been conducting experiments on himself and Talon. He left to Konoha where he would report the incidences that occurred to Danzo.
However that was when Pein had attacked Konohagakure.
While Talon fought to protect the village members, he was critically injured in the conflict by a large man with mechanical contraptions in his body.
During the time he was out, Talon saw a man and woman with a young boy in their arms and then a bright light. Talon was brought to a place with a fire burning in the middle and took a seat their. As he watched the fire, he felt the emotions he never had surge into him and he wept for his horrible existence. After a moment, the fire surged out and burned everything, including Talon.
He woke up and found himself being healed by a pink-haired woman that he once observed. He learned of what happened shortly after recovering and attempted to return to Danzo to inform him of what happened with Kabuto but ran out of time as he left to go to the Hokage Summit. Talon stayed in the ROOT compound to recover and soon, his curse mark faded from his tongue. He knew that Danzo had died.
When Danzo died, Talon considered reclaiming his freedom, but he had gained immense respect from the Konoha Elders after years in their service. He became obsessed with tracking down Danzo's whereabouts. Talon's suspicions led him to Sasuke, where he is now searching for him and a time to kill him.
Dogs: Talon usually keeps them at the ROOT compounds and only asks for them to accompany him if he really needs them. They are Nasus, the largest dark brown furred dog, Rumble, a small light brown furred dog, and Yi, a white medium-sized dog.
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Gil Menna, partner with Goodwin Procter LLP, says over the past 50 years NAREIT has effectively promoted best practices for the REIT management teams to follow. In addition, Menna says NAREIT has worked effectively with Congress to modernize the REIT vehicle.
Because of their comparatively low leverage, Menna says listed REITs have been a positive force in the commercial real estate industry.
"REITs have reduced the volatility of real estate as an asset class," Menna says. "Private investors often wind up chasing large amounts of debt, but the REIT industry is historically more careful with respect to its use of debt."
Menna says the internalization of management established by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was the most important event in the REIT industry's development.
"Today, the most premiere real estate investment trusts are internalized owners, operators, developers with no conflicts of interests with external advisors," Menna says.
Menna says the amount of equity capital REITs were able to raise amidst the credit crisis and Great Recession has certainly garnered attention today, but he thinks it deserves to be remembered as a key moment going forward.
"It is still quite remarkable to me after going through the Great Recession and watching its effect on the real estate industry that the REIT was able to preserve cash and also begin to raise significant amounts of equity capital," Menna says.
Going forward, Menna says he expects the industry to remain vibrant with stellar companies. Menna adds that he expects a new wave of companies to enter the REIT space to take their place among the current crop of industry leaders.
"Today, the industry is full of stars," Menna says. "I think tomorrow it will be full of new stars."


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Donald Trump Launches a New Site That's Doing Something Other Sites Already Do
Donald Trump will more or less put his face on anything — cufflinks, eyewear and even hunks of meat. But now he's lent himself to a new crowdfunding website, and has decided to give away "suitcases full of cash" to help spread the word.
Provided he doesn't bankrupt the company first, of course.
Trump sent word via Twitter, telling his 2 million followers:
I'm giving away money! 11AM Trump Tower. Be there or be left behind!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2013
Seems that in one of his shameless publicity stunts, Trump will be giving away three suitcases full of bills (and maybe a few birth certificates), and other attendees will be randomly selected to win "piles" of
hair product money.
The site, FundAnything.com, is similar to IndieGoGo and Kickstarter, except it charges more and you'll be forced to look at Donald Trump's face at the top of every page — because that's worth a premium.
And why's he doing this? To help people!
People do not assume this but more than anything else, I like helping people. Be at Trump Tower at 11 AM today.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2013
Count us out. We'd rather be helped by a herd of angry wildebeests. But if you do go, drop us a line and tell us how Trumptastic it was.


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Bradenton, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Johnny Monell's RBI single in the eighth inning gave the Baltimore Orioles a 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Grapefruit League action.
Steve Pearce and Michael Almanzar hit two-run homers for the Orioles, who got a solo homer from Steve Clevenger. Starter Chris Tillman allowed five runs on six hits over 3 1/3 innings.
Russell Martin and Chase d'Arnaud homered for the Pirates, who saw starter Jay Jackson give up one run on two hits over two full frames.
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The Atlantic Cup Presented by 11th Hour Racing Announces Green Initiatives for all Three Legs of its Upcoming Class 40 Race
April 19, 2012 – Newport, R.I. With less than a month until the start of the second annual 2012 Atlantic Cup presented by 11th Hour Racing, Manuka Sports Event Management, is pleased to announce their ecological plans to run the first carbon neutral sailing race in the United States during its three legs of competition; Charleston, S.C. (May 11) to New York Harbor (May 14-19) to Newport, R.I. (May 26-27). The Atlantic Cup's carbon neutrality initiatives will be supported by Green Mountain Energy Company, the nation's longest serving green power retailer. The race features an international fleet of 13 competitors, with teams from France, England, United States and Germany all slated to be on the start line for what will be the largest fleet of Class 40s ever to race in the United States.
The 2012 Atlantic Cup carbon footprint will be calculated prior to the race start by Green Mountain. Based on these calculations and a post-race assessment, carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates (RECs) will be retired in order to offset emissions associated with the event, such as staff air travel, ground and water transportation, staff hotel stays, and event electricity usage
"It's been a challenging endeavor to organize and run a carbon neutral sailing race, and it's possible in large part to the continued support and guidance from 11th Hour Racing and partnership with Green Mountain," said Hugh Piggin, Manuka Sports Event Management Founder and Atlantic Cup Race Director. "As sailors, we are all intimately involved with the oceans and environment and it is our goal as organizers of a major U.S. sailing event to set forth a good example to the wider sailing community in the hopes that more events will follow in our footsteps."
"We are excited to work with Manuka. The Atlantic Cup represents the model for sailing events to come: focusing on the adventure and skill of the sailors and their interaction with the waters they sail in, and making smart choices for the Oceans that are smart on the race course," said Jeremy Pochman, Director of 11th Hour Racing.
"The Atlantic Cup and Green Mountain share a common appreciation for the power of wind and commitment to innovation and sustainability. The dedication to environmental stewardship from Manuka Sports Management and 11th Hour Racing has raised the bar for regattas and events in general," said Scott Hart, president of Commercial Solutions, Green Mountain.
The Atlantic Cup's Green Initiatives, which includes for the second year in a row, being a certified Gold Level Clean Regatta through the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas Program, can be found at http://atlanticcup.org/green-initiatives/ and include:
Atlantic Cup Off-Shore Commitments:
- Teams will use at least one alternative fuel source to charge batteries to power all the on-board electronics while offshore: eg., fuel cells, solar panels and/or hydro-generator.
- Some fuel is needed to run the engine, getting to and from the docks, and Newport Biodiesel will provide biofuel for the fleet to use in their engines.
- The Atlantic Cup is a plastic water bottle free event. All teams will use water from their water tanks and reusable canteens.
- All teams will recycle any waste from the offshore and inshore portions of the race.
- All teams will use only environmentally friendly cleaning products to wash down and clean their boat.
Atlantic Cup On-Shore Commitments:
- The 2012 Atlantic Cup carbon footprint will be calculated prior to the race start. Based on these calculations and a post-race assessment, carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates will be purchased and retired with support from Green Mountain.
- 100% post-consumer recycled paper has/and will be used in the Manuka Sports Event Management offices and all event packets, tickets and handouts.
- Zip 2 Water will provide an onsite water filling station in each city for teams and guests to fill their canteens. No plastic water bottles will be sold or available.
- Recycling stations will be set up in all three marinas and at all hospitality parties. Only glassware or biodegradable plastic will be used at hospitality events.
- Local area students will attend an educational workshop to meet the teams, tour the boats and to learn about how making small differences in our everyday lives contributes to a greener healthier planet for everyone.
Competition Schedule:
- May 11 - Depart Charleston, South Carolina, for double-handed (two people on board) 645 nautical miles from Charleston to New York Harbor, New York around the challenging Cape Hatteras.
- May 18 - Compete in a one day Pro-Am race in New York Harbor
- May 19 - Depart New York Harbor with double-handed 260 nautical miles from New York to Newport
- May 26 - Two days inshore fully crewed (six people on board) buoy racing held over the weekend of May 26 in Newport, RI
- May 27 – Event finish - party and award presentation at Newport Shipyard
Teams that have announced their entry into The Atlantic Cup include:
#30 – Initiatives – GBR Emma Creighton and Jorge Madden
#54 - Dragon – USA Michael Hennessy, Merf Owen (Leg 1) & Chris Museler (Leg 2)
#73 - Toothface (image shown) – USA Mike Dreese and Ken Luczynski
#85 - Groupe Picoty – FRA Jacques Fournier and Jean Christophe "JC" Caso
#90 - 40 Degrees – GBR Hannah Jenner and Peter Harding
#101 – Campagne De France – FRA Halvard Mabire and Mirranda Merron
#105 – Eole Generation – GDF Suez – FRA Sebastien Rogues
#106 - Gryphon Solo 2 – USA Joe Harris, Tristan Mougline (Leg 1) & Jeff McFarlane (Leg 2)
#109 – Talan-Bureau Veritas – FRA Stephane Le Diraison
#113 - Partouche – FRA Christophe Coatnoan and Ari Sebag
#115 - Mare – GER Jörg Riechers and Marc Lepesquex
#116 - Icarus Racing – USA Tim Fetsch and Ben Poucher
#118 - Bodacious Dream – USA Dave Rearick and Matt Scharl
For more information: http://atlanticcup.org/
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HOUSTON – Fans will have the opportunity to join Brad Davis and become a member of Brad's Brigade in support of US troops on Saturday night by purchasing tickets for current members of the military to attend the Columbus Crew and Houston Dynamo match.
"It's something that means a lot to me," Davis said. "Obviously everyone knows what our troops are doing. Everyone I talk to about it always says they support our troops, and this is an opportunity for people to step up and show it."
For $25, fans can purchase two tickets, one for themselves and one that will be provided to a member of the military. In addition, fans will receive a Brad's Brigade T-shirt, a pass to a pregame tailgate and a pass to a postgame meet-and-greet that will feature Davis and likely some of his Dynamo teammates. Tickets are available through houstondynamo.com/bradsbrigade.
Davis' military ties run deep. His best friend is currently serving in Iraq, and multiple generations of Davis' family served in the US military, including his grandfather and father.
Since he joined the Houston Dynamo, Davis has quietly provided extra tickets to members of the military to attend Dynamo matches. Last year, however, Davis took his support public, creating Military Appreciation Night and Brad's Brigade and allowing fans the opportunity to join Davis' efforts in supporting the troops.
"It's just something to show our support," Davis said. "Last year was a big hit and we went way beyond what we thought we were going to get, and hopefully we can make it much bigger."
Davis has also notoriously had some of his best performances on military appreciation night. Against Toronto last year, Davis had both a goal and an assist in the game's first 25 minutes, and after his goal, Davis and his teammates saluted the military personnel in attendance.
However, Davis' participation in Saturday's match against Columbus is still up in the air. Davis suffered a hip flexor strain against the Colorado Rapids and he will likely be a game time decision on Saturday night.
"It's been bothering me for a little while, but in the last game against Colorado, I hit a free kick against Colorado and I felt it go a little bit," he said. "I wasn't able to do anything, but I got out [on Monday] and was able to run , but I think I'm on the verge of being all right. So hopefully, I'll start up on Thursday and see if I can hopefully go for the weekend."
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VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Vancouver Whitecaps FC were understandably jovial after defeated the LA Galaxy for the first time in six MLS meetings, which also snapped their seven-game winless streak.
The Whitecaps react to the win below...
Thoughts on the match:
"It's the first win for the club against the LA Galaxy, so I think that's a very significant goal that we talked about with the players a few weeks ago as an opportunity that we would have coming up, and that day arrived today. We put together a decent performance in the second half, we took our chances when they came along and for the most part we defended quite well. It's a fantastic win for us."
Thoughts on Russell Teibert:
"I think this will boost his confidence. Adding goals to his performance is something that we've talked about and we want to see that from him. He's travelled a very long, hard road from last season to be a first team player. He's come through our youth system, and there's others coming through [the youth system] that we're really excited about as well, so it's fun to see that today."
On ending his goal scoring drought:
"It feels really good. I've been staying really patient, kept working really hard. I just want to give a big shout out to teammates and all the fans in Vancouver for being really patient with me. It's been a long time coming. I've just got to keep doing the things ive been doing for the last couple of weeks.
On Russell Teibert:
"Fantastic. I think he came in and changed the game completely. He injected a lot of pace and hard work. Russell's been working extremely hard since preseason. It's perfect for him to come on and get a couple of goals."
Thoughts on his performance:
"I think the team performed really well, we deserve this performance and we owe this to our club and our fans."
On scoring two goals:
"It feels great. I was overwhelmed when I scored the first goal, and the second one came and the feeling was extraordinary. Scoring my first two goals in front of my family was huge. They supported my dream to become a professional athlete since I was young, so it's a little gift for them."
On Russell Teibert:
"Very happy for him, very proud of him. I've seen how hard he works since I've been here and seen what he can achieve. He didn't start today's game. And this is how football changes, I've told him this is how football changes. Daigo went off in the first 10 minutes, and he came on and scored two goals."
On whether this is the turning point of the season:
"I hope so. Something like that, I'd like to believe that we can take some confidence and belief from that, to beat the league champions convincingly as well. We've got to use that as a momentum to be a season changer for us and continue to grow as a team and try to achieve what we want to achieve this year."


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Hey, recently heard about the increasing population of the false widow spider in Britain, and spotted this spider on the window. Not sure what type, but looks like the false widows on the internet. Any ideas? Thanks
Looks like a harmless Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) Brandon.
Yep. It's got to be the 'harmless' Garden Spider. Although, having said that, I once went to rescue a Speckled Wood butterfly that I observed become entangled in a Garden Spider's web - whereupon the spider made a dash to grab it. I placed my hand in the way while un-entangling the butterfly to see it flutter off to freedom. The spider being barred from its prey gave me a quick bite on the back of the right hand and scurried back up its web. The bite was immediately itchy but not overly painful for a hour or so. Of course, I deserved the bite for allowing the spider's supper to escape.


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Wahconah's Nordic ski coaching staff now leads cross country runners
Mount Greylock girls cross country coach Larry Bell sees a lot of value in having runners and Nordic skiers connected. Many of his Mountie runners, after all, will trade shoes for skis when snow covers the ground this winter.
"I think it's crucial," Bell said. "Without our ski team, I wouldn't have a strong running program. We live off the kids who want to be in shape for skiing. Without them, I wouldn't have a shot, competing with volleyball, soccer and the glamour of the lights."
It seems that belief has been passed down one generation, and has been taken south. Wahconah Regional's programs have been connected this season, as Nordic coach Kiersten Touponce -- Bell's daughter -- is also a co-head coach of the cross country team with Tom Keefe.
Touponce had considered the idea of coaching both programs a couple of years ago when, with husband Ryan, she took over the Nordic program. With Ryan as an assistant, and Keefe as co-head coach, Touponce's job is easier from the start.
"Putting our talents together, I think it'll be a really great balance we have," she said. "I'm excited to try it."
Being that a number of runners are also Nordic skiers, the coaching staff already knows many of the athletes in blue. Touponce said her staff has talked to a number of runners who plan to join the Nordic team in the winter. The coach also mentioned one skier in particular, junior Ellen Ross, who is in her first year of running.
"I think that will be great preparation for her," Kiersten Touponce said.
Perhaps the synergy between the squads is so easy for the Wahconah coaches because they were once two-sport athletes. As a Mount Greylock student, Kiersten Bell both ran and skied -- running for her father, Larry, from 1999-2004. She served as team captain as a Mountie senior.
Keefe graduated from Wahconah in 1999, having both run and skied. His success on the ski courses in the Berkshires led him to the University of New Hampshire, where he skied for four years. Keefe eventually trained with the goal of making the Olympics, being ranked as high as No. 17 in the nation by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.
Touponce has seen the dynamics that develop between coach and athlete firsthand, and said her father's biggest influence was showing her how much time it takes to be an effective coach.
"Being there at practice isn't even the half of it," Touponce said. "It's about planning and being there for the kids when they need you. I witnessed that my whole life."
Keefe knows some skiers will only run cross country to stay in shape for the winter. He's fine with that, because he believes those runners can still be key contributors.
"When I was running to get in shape for skiing, I was All-Western Mass. and won a lot of races," he said. "A lot of times, you're going to get the top kids who run [as] your top skiers.
"Kiersten and Ryan would be thrilled to get any of their skiers running in the fall. Then, they show up for ski season and they're already in good shape."
For Keefe, the training is in a very early phase, but he has no complaints.
"I think it's going great with the boys. I think the girls are coming around," he said. "We've only had maybe four practices. It's a lot of pep talks and motivation, getting athletes to know who you are and trusting what you do."
Motivation is Touponce's department right now. Keefe, in his first high school coaching job, handles more of the technical aspects of running.
He's a firm believer that one training program does not fit all athletes, and that it takes time to learn what works with a boy or girl. He's dealt with worries from athletes that peaking in the fall will hamper winter success, and he doesn't believe it.
"It's quite simple to peak twice if you know what you're doing," Keefe said. "You take [peaking runners] ... and if you throw three weeks of volume, [which is] slow, easy training ... that volume will absorb the intensity and speed so they can peak again later in the season."
Bell believes his daughter and Keefe are a good combination for the Warrior program. He expects the cross country running program to be rejuvenated with the new staff -- but he's still, however, apprehensive about his first meeting with Touponce as opposing coaches. That happens next Friday at WRHS.
In the past, Bell would show up to ski meets to watch Wahconah, and when appropriate, Touponce would support Greylock skiers. That won't likely happen on the cross country running course.
"I'm kind of thankful that it's Lenox and us that first meet, because it might keep my mind off the fact that I'm going against her, too," Bell said. "If Lenox wasn't there, it might be a little more discomforting for me."
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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by oscar_2424, Jul 18, 2006.
Stephanie Dubois
More Canadians
Canadian team has a Heidi deficiency.
Arantxa Rus
Team GB
<< Thanks for iding Stephanie, JBF,
< Love the Kazakhs
The seemingly unstopable Czechs:
The Russians:
Laura & Heather:
Ana & JJ:
Barbara Luz (enlightement?):
Ana is starting to look like gollum. She really needs to stop fearing food.
I never knew I actually had a crush on gollum (anna) then
Oh my...........
*****are We Gettin Ready For The 2,000 Page Showcase Extraordinaire?*****
Coming up fast, gotta get a move on it....
Speaking of which, does anyone happen to have the collage I did for the 1000-Page hit? I seem to have lost it in a hard drive crash, and my ImageShack account got closed.
just be like ahhhhh fk it! and post all of the Marta´s uncensored pics!!!!
Team Poland looking pretty good!!
Well, if that's how Gollums look like...
Team England:
The Kazakhs:
^^^To be very pedantic...Team GB not Team England
trying to activate x-ray vision
Team Germany
They actually managed to beat the Frenchies even with Angi missing
Masha checking out:
Dani & her team:
And Elina:
There's a nice pic of Caro at the end of the page 999 as well. However, no clue on your collage RP. I guess it was allready away as I read this thread through (2011). So I suggest just to make a new one
Oh, I'm definitely planning a new one, with pics culled from the last 1000 pages. I just wanted a copy of the old one. I'm sure I have it backed-up somewhere; I just don't know where.
On another note, if anyone's got favorite pics for the 2000-page collage, send 'em to me!
Looking forward to it & see what I can find
I am just now discovering this thread & would like to thank everyone who has posted before me for making women's tennis more enjoyable.
Agnieszka is not impressed!
Is that Stan Wawrinka with her?
no, that's Tomasz Wiktorowski (polish Fed Cup coach) and also Agnieszka's coach too.
OK, look at the reaction of the girl in the stands after seeing jerriy post the Fed picture on TT. :lol:
whilst i don't agree, i like the cut of your jib.
Being unimpressed is a style of the time
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Children a big part of Civil Rights Game
Former and current players take part in Wanna Play? event
By Jeff Wallner / Special to MLB.com
"The smiles on the kids' faces and their enthusiasm says everything," said Barry Larkin, a former All-Star shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds and current MLB Network analyst. "It was perfect, man. It was nice to see. Hopefully participation in baseball in all different communities will increase."
The kids were participating in the Wanna Play? Spectacular and Youth Summit, a free event on Fountain Square, just a few blocks from Great American Ball Park and held hours before the annual Civil Rights Game between the Reds and St. Louis Cardinals.
Wanna Play? featured batting cages, Speed Pitch and base running and catching drills. A gospel choir and renowned jazz saxophonist BK Jackson also performed.
Reds first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Brandon Phillips, former Red Eric Davis, former Red and current Cardinals infielder Felipe Lopez, MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds and Capt. Josh Holden, a former Reds Minor Leaguer and Iraq War veteran, joined Larkin in facilitating a pair of clinics during which kids learned fielding, base running, throwing and conditioning skills.
A Q&A session was held later giving youngsters an opportunity to ask questions of the current and former big leaguers.
The underlying theme of Wanna Play? was Major League Baseball's renewed efforts to recapture the hearts and minds of America's youth, in particular African-American kids, and reintroduce them to our National Pastime.
Jimmie Lee Solomon, MLB's executive vice president of baseball operations, attended Saturday's event, as did Commissioner Bud Selig and other dignitaries.
Solomon said he was encouraged to see so many youngsters enjoying the game of baseball on Saturday.
"It was more than nice, it's essential," Solomon said. "Kids are the lifeblood of our sport, of any sport. We need to find anybody who has the intent an opportunity to find his or her place in baseball. The worst poverty is the poverty of no hope."
Wanna Play? is an integral part of the festivities associated with the Civil Rights Game, which is being held in Cincinnati for the second consecutive year.
Baseball's role in the Civil Rights movement was a very visible part of the Wanna Play? event, with a video chronicling Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier playing on a large video screen atop an adjacent building and men in Negro Leagues uniforms interacting with kids.
In brief remarks made prior to the Q&A session, Selig stressed the significance of the Civil Rights Weekend in Cincinnati.
"Baseball played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement," Selig said. "I believe Jackie Robinson's arrival in the spring of 1947 was baseball's proudest moment. I'd like to thank [Reds president and CEO] Bob Castellini and the Reds organization for a great job in putting this on."
Larkin added, "A lot of us are here because of those who came before us. Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, all the people who stood up for equality. It's their efforts that have helped us progress to where we are today."
During the Q&A session, players were asked questions by kids in the audience, ranging from, "Who is your favorite player?" and "What did it feel like to hit your first home run?" to "Do you think the Reds will make the playoffs?".
Davis drew applause when he responded affirmatively to the latter question.
Following Wanna Play?, more than 2,000 kids, youth baseball coaches and community leaders took part in the Delta Youth Baseball March, a five-block trek from Fountain Square to Great American Ball Park.
Larkin said his wish is that the momentum generated by the Civil Rights Game events will carry far beyond just this weekend.
"This is a wonderful event," Larkin said. "But, a lot of times when you do programs like this, the show leaves town and there's nothing to reinforce the efforts that are put in place. I don't believe that's the case here, and hopefully things will continue to help more kids get involved in the game."
Jeff Wallner is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Check out www.surveymonkey.com/s/paloaltoarchitecture
If you have comments and suggestions, submit them at the end of the survey.
Original post made by Tom DuBois, Midtown, on Sep 3, 2013
Comments (2)
Thanks for doing this - we really need some consistency in the architecture of new developments.
Perhaps agreeing on a model for Palo Alto is a start - the example of Santa Barbara is a good one.
LOL, I did the survey out of curiosity, but come on, this survey really means nothing. You cannot compare a Walgreens to the Notre Dame Cathedral ... the buildings pitted against each other were not appropriate and did not really prove anything.
Cost, functionality, maintainability are important factors to consider too. If we have the Notre Dame Cathedral in Palo Alto it would bankrupt us as the maintenance costs of continual vandalism and graffiti clean-up would be staggering.
Glass designs like the new Apple store are not terrible looking per se, they can be interesting, but the functionality of that building is terrible, it is a noise trap, and not to mention a step back for the public because it has no public restroom. When Apple has classes going and someone has to go to the restroom it is ridiculous that they have to go outside and down the street. How did that decision get made? Talk about not caring about your customers!
I don't mind some of the new buildings, and some of the old buildings are not so great either, particularly when they are very very old or not well maintained. There is no hard and fast set rule as to what looks good, and what looks good is not always best building either. I don't mind the new Mitchell Park Library, the boxy look gives it much more light and space, and with some time and landscaping I think it will work out fine.
Compared for example to the Newell Library which I've always liked, but is so old and too small anymore. It is small, loud and inadequate these days.
A building by building approach is good, maybe a combination of the people and the planning committee, but I think our current planning committee have proven they do not get Palo Alto or our people ... they should all be terminated, and a completely new group should be brought in - at least that would do something.
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Nice defends credit card spending
The body which decides which drugs can be used by the NHS has defended reports that it spent £115,000 on luxury hotels and champagne bars.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said the money spent using taxpayer-funded credit cards was instead spent on business with all expenditure subject to strict approval.
A spokesman for Nice said that claims it spent £3,346 at Searcy's champagne bars was inaccurate as the money was spent on room hire, not champagne. As well running bars, Searcy's also hires out venues and manages room hire at the Royal College of GPs and the Commonwealth Club where Nice has held some meetings.
He said that reports that Nice, a non-departmental public body of the Department of Health, went on a £1,147 spree at John Lewis could be explained by the fact the department store offered the best deal on computer equipment that was needed, while £522.89 spent at the five-star Ritz Carlton in Osaka, Japan, was for when a senior representative was part of a delegation to the country.
More than £600 spent in a store specialising in bar equipment and bottle openers went on jugs, glasses and coffee flasks for meetings and events while £624 on a website for home and garden equipment paid for storage cupboards, he said.
Nice chief executive Sir Andrew Dillon said: "Nice has not spent money in champagne bars and the hotels used outside the UK were selected on the basis of the business requirements of the work involved.
"The small number of official credit cards used by senior members of staff at Nice are used exclusively for business purposes and are subject to strict guidelines.
"Expenditure is checked and approved and is subject to internal and external audit. Our travel, expenses and hospitality policies are set at levels which are consistent with other public bodies and along with the details of the expenditure, are open to public scrutiny. We provide appropriate access to the expenditure incurred, via our website and in response to requests.
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Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by ricochetrider, Jan 12, 2012.
Glad to see that she marked her territory like a good Brit bike.
Here's my Norton, and a buddy's BSA, "marking their territory" at the York, PA Harley plant
- a friend was visiting from England and we rode in to take the free tour. Leaked oil all over the nice clean parking lot there!
That is an awesome tour of the facility, isn't it...? We stopped in on the way to West Va a few years ago,only Guzzi in the parking lot...
Yeah, not bad! I live not too far off, and FINALLY it dawned on me that I could take out of town visitors, or folks who come in from out of the country, even. My buddy always loads 'em up in the car to go drive around Gettysburg, and I'm like, "really?". Screw that! Let's go tour Harley. PLUS it's air conditioned! I thought eyeballs were going to pop right out of peoples' heads when we KICK STARTED the bikes. It was a gas.
Leaving oil drops on the nice lot was an additional bonus.
Lunch with a friend this week, at Roadford.
More here - http://wp.me/p2UWBr-2kd
Is this a recent picture?
No idea, Found it on the web while looking for parts.
I'd love to know what you typed into the search engine to get that
Yikes...12 hp to turn a tank track!
Tennessee must get a lot more snow than I remember.
It made it to Lexington, Ky. in 2011. Nice to see.
It's 30 degrees below today...how fast do you want to go?
Clearly an OCC / Paul Senior design.
[QUOTE=roadholder;20557621]It's 30 degrees below today...how fast do you want to go? [/QUOTE]
What else you gonna do...ride a snow pig?
Patina. Some things just look right.
Ariel Red Hunter
Royal Enfield Sidevalve
I probably posted these already but fuck it!
"Snuffy" Smith with his Trackmaster framed Triumph twin. Ceriani forks with Honda disc brakes,Micuni carbs, belt primary, etc.
Snuffy was AHRMA 750 Sportsman National Champ several times.
Saw this at a Eurobike show last summer in Raleigh.


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In general a car will fit into a 20ft container. You will also need to consider quarantine and tax charges usually levied on importing vehicles.
Max Dimensions 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)
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Pet foods.
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Dried flower arrangements & Pot Pourri.
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Sunday: Closed
Plug the heater in and switch on at the wall.
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edwardlikeshaystacks wrote:Oh I remember that one. Is it the song that played during the prom?
:O I'm working on, "River Flows In You". The supposed bella's lullaby. Haha
Ahh, me too!
I bought a keyboard so I could learn that song. LOL. Pathetic, or what?
I might embarrass myself and try to learn this next. http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyf7xKWzjkE
NOT the solo though. lol. I won't even atempt that one on guitar.=P


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Combo: (2) JBL GT5-12D and (1) Massive Audio NX2
Two 12" Dual 4 Ohm GT Series Subwoofers and a 960W 2-Channel Amplifier
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This Sonic Electronix Exclusive Bass package showcases a Massive Audio NX2 Nano Block 2-Channel Amplifier along with two JBL GT Series 12" Subwoofer. This excellent bass package pushes 480 watts of clean, continuous RMS power. The JBL 12" GT subwoofers have Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils; meant to be wired in series/parallel up to a final impedance of 4 Ohms. For more information regarding subwoofer wiring, please check out our Subwoofer Wiring Diagram.
Each JBL GT series subwoofers require 275 watts of RMS power. The included Massive Audio NX2 amplifier will compliment this required power by supplying a perfect matchup of certified RMS continuous power. This package also includes a 8 gauge amplifier kit which is perfect to supply power to the amplifier.
- Massive Audio NX2 Nano Block Series 2-Channel Car Amplifier
- RMS Power Rating:
- 4 ohms: 120 watts x 2 chan.
- 2 ohms: 240 watts x 2 chan.
- Bridged, 4 ohms: 480 watts x 1 chan.
- Max power output: 480 watts x 2 chan.
- MOSFET power supply with high grade switching devices
- LED power/protect indicators
- Designed to fit into restrictive or limited spaces while still delivering staggering amounts of power
- Ultra efficient Nano Technology power supplies and endless possible installation scenarios
- 2-Channel operation
- Extreme power in a small footprint
- Ultimate mounting flexibility (stackable, line array, side mount)
- Mill Spec double sided PCB with SMD parts
- Built-In noise reduction circuitry
- Heavy duty aluminum alloy heatsink are anodized in a Raven Black finish for extreme heat dissipation
- 3-Way protection circuitry (short circuit, overheating and Low Voltage)
- Chrome-plated RCA level inputs
- Chrome-plated screw terminals
- Adjustable high-pass filter (50-750 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- Adjustable low-pass filter (50-750 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- Subsonic Filter (50-750 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
- Frequency response: 10-25,000 Hz
- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): >1%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB
- Max Voltage: 15V
- Max RCA Voltage: 5V
- 4-gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits when purchased together with this amplifier.
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Also found as:Massive Audio SKUNX2
- Weight: 12 lbs
- Dimensions: 7-1/4"L x 5-1/2"W x 2-1/8"H
- 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty
- Two 12" Dual 4 Ohm GT5 Series Subwoofers
- Power Handling:
- Peak: 2200 watts total / 1100 watts each
- RMS: 550 watts total / 275 watts each
- Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Polypropylene woofer cone material
- Hi-roll rubber surround
- Progressive spider
- Fully vented motor structure for smoother response
- Rubber-coated tinsel leads help to protect the leads against wear and harsh use
- Double stacked magnets covered in a classic black rubber ring
- Frequency response: 27-450 Hz
- Sensitivity: 90 dB
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The RMS power rating is the measure of continuous power that an amplifier can output, or a speaker can handle. It is the most accurate depiction of real, continuous power that the industry has so far.
If the final impedance of your speakers or subwoofers equals 4 ohms, this is how much power this amplifier will supply at that ohm level. The higher the RMS wattage, the more clean and loud your music will sound.
The RMS power rating is the measure of continuous power that an amplifier can output, or a speaker can handle. It is the most accurate depiction of real, continuous power that the industry has so far.
If the final impedance of your speakers or subwoofers equals 2 ohms, this is how much power this amplifier will supply at that ohm level. The higher the RMS wattage, the more clean and loud your music will sound.
Bridging refers to combining two channels on an amplifier to create one channel with double the voltage and an increased power output. A 2-channel amplifier will bridge down to 1-channel and a 4-channel amplifier can bridge to create 2-channels. An amplifier is most commonly bridged to drive a subwoofer.
Remember, once you bridge two channels down to one its final impedance will be 4 ohms unless otherwise specified. This rating lists the RMS power created once an amplifier is bridged.
Some manufacturers display peak power ratings on the face of their products to increase the appeal to consumers. The RMS power rating is more accurate, and we recommend using it for product comparison.
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Amplifier Specifications
An amplifier increases the power of the signal being fed to it by taking energy from its power supply and matching the signal but increasing its amplitude. Amplifiers use many different methods for converting these electrical signals and have been categorized into classes.
Class A/B: Greater than 50% of the input signal is amplified while the other percentage is "off". These amplifiers have a small amount of current flowing through the output transistors all the time which almost eliminates crossover distortion. Class A/B has great sound quality but is not as efficient as class D. These amps are most commonly used to drive speakers.
Class D: Also known as switching amplifiers, class D amps have output transistors that are completely turned "on" or "off". This means that when the transistors are on, there is almost no voltage across them but when they are off there is significant voltage but no current flowing through it which makes these amplifiers very efficient at the cost of sound quality. These amps are most commonly used to drive subwoofers.Other Classes: You may see classes such as GH, bD, X, FD, etc. by some manufactures. These amplifiers tend to be either class A/B, D or a hybrid of the two but with improvements to their designs that can make them more efficient or offer better sound quality.
It is measured during a brief musical burst, such as a sudden drum accent. Some manufacturers display peak power ratings on the face of their products to increase the appeal.
The RMS power rating is more accurate, and we recommend using it for product comparison.
RMS power is the amount of continuous power, measured in watts, that an amplifier produces is called RMS power. The higher the RMS figure, the louder and cleaner your music sounds.
The RMS output figure is much more accurate than the peak rating when comparing products.
A crossover is a type of filtering system that permits only certain frequencies to play. A Low-Pass (LP) crossover allows only frequencies below its setting to get through which is good in the case of some subwoofers. A High-Pass(HP) filter allows frequencies above its setting to pass through, this is normally used on speakers.
When a crossover is set to FULL it means no filtering is added and the full frequency spectrum is allowed through the amplifier. Filtering is important because feeding a speaker frequencies it cannot reproduce effectively creates distortion.
High-Pass (HP)
The steepness of the roll-off slope is measured in dB/octave and refers to the rate of attenuation (lowering of volume) outside their pass bands.
The steepness of the roll-off slope is measured in dB/octave and refers to the rate of attenuation (lowering of volume) outside their pass bands.
- RMS Power
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This rating applies to both external car amplifiers, as well as the amplifiers inside of in-dash stereos.
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If the loaded enclosure or amplifier and subwoofer package includes more than a single subwoofer, then this is the total RMS power handling for all of the subs combined.
The RMS power is the amount of power the speaker requires to operate safely and properly. RMS Power Handling refers to the amount of power a speaker can handle on a continuous basis. We recommend giving your subwoofer(s) 75% - 90% of the recommended RMS rating.
If the loaded enclosure or amplifier and subwoofer package includes more than a single subwoofer, then this is the total peak power handling for all of the subs combined.
Peak power handling refers to the amount of power a speaker can handle during a brief musical burst. The RMS power range figure is a much more reliable rating for determining the speaker's power requirements.
Efficiency (1w/1m) is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer's output capability and should not be used as a comparison to other speakers or subwoofers to determine which one is "louder".
Sealed: These enclosures completely enclose the air inside the box. These boxes produce a tight bass.
Ported/Vented: These enclosures have a slot of air to escape from the box. The result is a sound that has more "boom".
Bandpass: These are a combination of both sealed and ported enclosures. They can be very efficient, but require tuning for the best response.
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