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2013 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival Internship Informational Meeting
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Want to jump start your career in festivals, media, arts, music, event production, writing, marketing, film, video, new media, creative economies without leaving campus?
Join us on Tuesday, September 11 at 12:15 for an informational meeting describing internship and festival immersion opportunities for students for the 2013 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF)
The information meeting will be held in the Cayuga Lake Room in Egbert Hall, 12: 15-1:05.
Tom Shevory, codirector of FLEFF, will share the history of the festival, now in its 16th year. He will describe FLEFF's various internship and immersion opportunities as well as answer questions about the festival, internships and FLEFF courses in this session.
Festival intern positions include Assistants, Team Leaders, Bloggers, and Interns.
All interns at all levels are required to register for a one-credit practicum. Selected bloggers will be required to register for a one-credit practicum focusing on training for festival blogging. Internships are competitive. Students with prior FLEFF internship experience or who have taken a FLEFF mini course will have priority.
Internships require an application which will be available online at the FLEFF website soon. Blogging applicants will also need to submit a 500 word maximum writing sample.
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The 2013 FLEFF programming theme is MOBILITIES.
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:yeahthat I'm 5'10" and when I'm at 175lbs (which is right on the border of a healthy weight), I wear a size 12 and look a lot smaller than that. I worked with a gal who was 6'2" and looked like a bean pole - her hipbones stuck out, she was fairly flat-chested and had very little body fat - and she wore a size 16.Quote:
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I got a phone call right around 9PM and ended up missing the episode up to the runway show. I'm watching it now and almost have to mute Ven because I'm so disgusted by him. The little snicker when he tells Tim that his client is probably a size 14? Well, there's a word I want to use, but we're PG-13 around here. Plus, like we've all talked about - GLASS HOUSES!
It's amazing how a challenge like this can change your opinions about people. I was really impressed with Gunnar, Elena and Fabio and, really most of the other designers too. They all seemed to embrace the spirit of the challenge. Everyone but Ven seemed to understand that being a designer is a lot less about designing for size 0 models and more about designing for the average woman. Very few designers do couture lines. You make your money on ready to wear.....and most of the women doing the wearing are a helluva lot bigger than a size 0.
I really felt for Nathan this week. Yes, he did let his client take over too much, but at least he was trying to please her. Ven is a beast. I just wanted to give his poor client a big hug. Creep.
I know a lot of people don't like Elena, but I do. I think she actually IS a bit misunderstood. Some people just don't have a filter and don't realize how they sound. Like when she made that comment about Gunnar's garment being so different from what he normally does and then calling it chic. I don't think she realized it came out like a back-handed compliment and she laughed and sad she didn't mean to sound mean....and he seemed to realize it too. Maybe this show will help her learn how to communicate better with people. I think she's very talented and would like to see more of what she can do.

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The Lake District (UK) > Scafell Pike > Climber's Log
Scafell Pike Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Attila the Hun
|as part of Borrowdale Fell Race
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
|This was the third checkpoint on the Borrowdale race. Covered in fog.
|Posted Aug 11, 2010 5:40 am
|Twice so far
Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
|once via corridor route from Seathwaite; once from Wasdale Head, Piers Gill then Lingmell, then Scafell Pike.
|Posted Jul 21, 2010 6:01 pm
|Scafell Pike - 70 years!
Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2010
|A gloriously fine day and four of us climbed Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route to celebrate Derick's 70th birthday - he had climbed the Pike for his 60th - roll on the 80th birthday! Colin, Bernard, Gerry and Derick
|Posted Jun 22, 2010 11:32 am
|many many ascents
|over the years and under all conditions...
|Posted Mar 3, 2010 12:43 pm
|Scafell + Scafell Pike
Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2002
|With my Irish mate Colm. Lord's Rake - Scafell - Broad Stand - Scafell Pike. Broad Stand ropeless downclimb a wee bit scary on wet rock but fun. Pints were had at Wasdale Head where we also camped the night.
|Posted Jan 2, 2010 5:58 pm
|Joseph Claghorn
|Wasdale Head
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2009
|Did a circular route going up Lingmell Beck, and coming back down Lingmell Gill in late afternoon. The weather was partly to mostly cloudy with fast moving clouds at about 900m, which made for some very dramactic light. Unfortunately the pub in Wasdale head stopped serving dinner right when I got back at 8:30pm
|Posted Sep 9, 2009 4:49 pm
|First time vile, second time unforgettable.
|Climbed it twice to far. Both via the Corridor Route from Sprinklng Tarn or Borrowdale. First time was an ordeal in heavy rain and fatigue from a sleepless night. Did it in glorious sunshine the second time round. A fitting crown to England, every inch a mountain. Head to the superior Ill or Broad crag to linger in solitude and escape the crowds.
|Posted May 20, 2009 10:26 am
|Disn't see a thing
|Rain from sty head onwards - the corridor route was misty!
|Posted Feb 15, 2009 12:20 pm
|From Eskdale
Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
|Climbed from Eskdale, a beautiful hike and great views from the top.
|Posted Sep 10, 2008 5:33 pm
|Via Ill Crag
Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2008
|On a fantastic clear day. Scrambled up Ill Crag from Eskdale, up over Scafell Pike, on to Scafell via Broad Stand then back down the south ridge. A fantastic day with views from the Mull of Galloway to the Three Peaks.
Also sometime in 1991, up via Mickledore and down via corridor route.
|Posted Jul 19, 2008 4:14 am
|With Scafell
Date Climbed: May 1, 1998
|Climbed with Scafell a few years ago - great mountain with lots of other good stuff nearby
|Posted Apr 16, 2008 7:19 am
|Laods of good days!
|Done it a few times....I like the corridoor route.
|Posted Apr 14, 2008 6:35 pm
|A couple of times
|Climbed Scafell Pike a few times over the years by various routes and weathers. Always a joy and good fun.
|Posted Jan 29, 2008 2:17 pm
|Various routes
|Climbed via Hollow Stones and Mickledore, Broad Crag, Dropping Crag, the Corridor Route. Good weather and bad...
|Posted Jan 6, 2008 4:26 pm
|All sorts of ways
|Great place indeed!
|Posted Sep 10, 2007 11:25 am
|from Brotherikeld farm
|tried a route from Brotherikeld farm along the River Esk - Scar Lathing - Great Moss - Esk Hause - Ill Crag (great views from here) - Scafell Pike
|Posted Jul 10, 2007 6:28 pm
|J Fox
|Corridor Route
Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2006
|My wife and I climbed this while she was 3 months pregnant and in the throes of morning sickness. We had a good time though, we took a wrong turn near the summit and ended up scrambling up a gulley but we made the summit in really foggy conditions and were blessed with some sunshine on the way out.
|Posted Jun 26, 2007 2:04 pm
|From Wast Water
|Did this and Scafell on the same day
|Posted Apr 26, 2007 9:06 am
|In the mist
Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2007
|Climbed in the mist, great day out. Navigation is much more interesting in the mist!
|Posted Mar 16, 2007 3:41 pm
|Nigel Lewis
|winter solo
|Winter walk from Wasdale. Mid week so very quiet on the summit and full winter cover.
|Posted Mar 8, 2007 11:50 am


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Perez Hilton Calls Taylor Momsen "Hooker," Suggests She Fist Herself with Sex Toy
Yesterday, Disorder magazine claimed that 16-year-old Taylor Momsen told them that "her best friend is her vibrator." Perez Hilton wrote a post about it, but changed "vibrator" to "dildo." Momsen clarified via Twitter, and then things got really, really twisted.
Here's how it all went down.
Cut to yesterday: excerpts from Momsen's interview with Disorder magazine started to trickle out. Most notably among them was the following snippet, which the magazine claimed was an indirect quote from Momsen on dating:
[Momsen] also grins when asked if she's single, and replies that she is, that she's not into guys, waits a beat, then adds she's not gay but just bored of men and her best friend is her vibrator.
Shortly thereafter, Perez Hilton put up a post on his web site with the headline, "16 Year Old Taylor Momsen Can't Live Without Her Dildo!!"
Apparently, Momsen wasn't happy about Hilton's choice of words, so she shot him the following note on Twitter:
@perezhilton its a vibrator not a dildo..big differenceless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
A "Twitter War" (the term is so dumb, but whatever) then erupted between Hilton and Momsen, eventually devolving into Hilton saying things to the teen star that make even the fact that he linked to a crotch shot of Miley Cyrus (which he defended vehemently) look tame.
Here's how Hilton responded to Momsen via Twitter this afternoon:
@taylormomsen Instead of a vibrator, what you need is THIS http://twitpic.com/27bwo4less than a minute ago via web
Just in case you didn't click on the TwitPic link embedded in Hilton's tweet, here's the (possibly NSFW) image that it brings you to (complete with the caption, "For Taylor Momsen"):
Nice, right? Momsen was as disgusted by Hilton's suggestion as most others probably were, and she fired back with this a few hours later:
@PerezHilton wow, are you actually referencing fisting a 16 year old girl? If you add this to tweeting Miley's panties I'd say enjoy jailless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Not content, of course, with ending things there, Hilton then went on to twitter the following message to momsen, in which he compares her to a middle-aged hooker:
@taylormomsen You're acting more like a 40-year old hooker than a 16-year-old girl! #AttentionWhoreless than a minute ago via UberTwitter
OK, yes, a 16-year-old—and especially one who has already taken so much flak for acting "too grown up" at times—probably shouldn't be talking about vibrators in an interview.
That said, what the hell is Hilton thinking and why the hell is he allowed to get away with things like this? This is the SECOND example in a month of his use of sexual/vulgar language and images to/about teenage girls with absolutely no consequences attached—what will it take for people to finally realize how disgusting this behavior is and, hopefully, stop visiting his web site? At the very least, shouldn't some of his advertisers (besides The View, which already did) stop giving him money?
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Eight U.S. Army soldiers are facing charges including involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, assault, dereliction of duty, reckless endangerment, communicating a threat, maltreatment and making a false officials statement after having allegedly bullied and hazed another soldier until he was driven to suicide, according to reports published in The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Pvt. Danny Chen, 19, born and raised in Lower Manhattan, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. Although based in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the division is serving in the Kandahar province in Afghanistan.
Chen found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a guard tower on Oct. 3.
Although military officials are not discussing details of the investigation or the charges, Chinese community activist Elizabeth OuYang, president of the New York chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans, said that according to information gleaned from emails, Facebook posts, discussions with cousins and pages of Chen's journal that have been released by the Army, Chen faced incessant bullying based on his ethnicity.
OuYang said Chen's fellow soldiers dragged him across the floor, threw rocks at the back of his head and mocked him by calling him "Jackie Chen" — a reference to Chinese martial arts star Jackie Chen — in a bad Chinese accent. OuYang also said that once after Chen left the water heater on after showering, the other soldiers forced him to hold liquid in his mouth while hanging upside down.
Five of the eight soldiers charged in connection with Chen's death are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and assault consummated by battery, as well as other charges. Those five are Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Van Bockel, Sgt. Adam M. Holcomb, Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hurst, Specialist Thomas P. Curtis and Specialist Ryan J. Offutt.
Sgt. Travis F. Carden was charged with assault and maltreatment, Staff Sgt. Blaine G. Dugas was charged with dereliction of duty and making a false statement. The only officer facing charges, Lt. Daniel J. Schwartz, was charged with dereliction of duty.
I know that the bullying and hazing directed at Chen was reportedly based on his Chinese ethnicity, with no mention made of anything related to his sexual orientation, But bullying is bullying, no matter what the bullying is based on, and bullying kills. This story also makes me think of those folks who say that bullied children and teens just need to grow a set and get over it. But if a trained soldier stationed in Afghanistan can be bullied into suicide, what chance does a lonely kid questioning his or her sexual orientation or gender identity have against those who think might makes right?


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Rookies galvanise Phoenix in 1-1 draw
Coach Ricki Herbert says teenage strikers Tyler Boyd and Louis Fenton set a benchmark for the Phoenix in Wellington's 1-1 draw with A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
Languishing in seventh place, the Phoenix desperately needed points after dismal losses to Adelaide United and Sydney FC in their past two games.
They were without striker Paul Ifill, out for at least a month after ankle surgery, so Herbert put his faith in 17-year-old Boyd and 19-year-old Fenton in a pacy front three which also included Phoenix top-scorer Jeremy Brockie.
"The young boys in there really set a benchmark for this club," Herbert said afterwards.
"They shifted the ball well tonight, and ran a really positive performance."
The struggling Phoenix put together a vastly-improved performance but looked set for their third successive defeat after in-form Mariners' striker Daniel McBreen's 44th-minute goal - his 10th of the season.
However, Wellington treated the 5961-strong crowd to an excellent late fightback, midfielder Dani Sanchez's header levelling the scores in the 83rd minute.
Herbert said he was particularly happy with the way his rookies ran at an experienced Mariners' defence which had conceded only eight goals over 11 games.
"Central Coast are defensively probably the best team in the league, and some of those defenders are arguably the best in the competition," he said.
"Josh Rose and Pedj Bojic had a bit of a torrid time against two young boys from Wellington, which is hugely promising.
"I'm not sure we've had that pressure against such a good side before."
The draw extended the Mariners' unbeaten run to nine, but coach Graham Arnold said they were lucky to escape with a point as the resurgent Phoenix kept them under the hammer for the closing 15 minutes.
"I thought the first 75 minutes, we should have killed the game off and, the last 15, it was all Wellington," he said.
"In the first half, we had a number of good chances at 1-0 and, in the second half on the counter, we had two or three good chances.
"But in the end, we were lucky to get away with a point."
Arnold said Boyd and Fenton had played a key role in galvanising the Phoenix up front as the Wellington club works towards a more attacking style of football.
"I was very impressed with their young boys, who really gave them some mobility and speed up front and energy.
"You can see they're trying to play a different style as well, and you've got to give them full credit."
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April 15, 2013 8:00 am - April 19, 2013 8:00 am
SER - 201 Broadway, Houston, TX 77012
The Job Readiness course is aimed at helping students to develop the resources and stills needed to effectively seek and gain employment. Classes will begin by learning basic computer skills, strategic job search, business structure, and critical thinking. Communication and workplace etiquette are honed in a variety of mediums including face to face, phone, email, and memorandums. Communication skills are delivered and practiced through one-on-one and group exercises in addition to mock interviews. By the end of the class the students will have a strategic plan for employment, at least two resumes for various positions, cover letters, and email with the possibility for advanced students to create QR codes, blog sites, and portfolios to assist in gaining employment.


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Mystery Worshipper: Matthew (24.44).
The church: Sunbury-on-Thames Methodist, Sunbury, England.
Denomination: Methodist.
The building: A plain brick building back from the road behind a large car park. The car park is fronted by three flagpoles, one flag with the name of the church, one with the various youth organisations represented there, and one with the church's mission statement.
The neighbourhood: Kempton Park Racecourse is 400yds away.
The cast: Rev Keith Rowbottom but the service was conducted by "Sense of Worship" a group visiting from Hucclecote Methodist Church, Gloucestershire.
What was the name of the service?
"Flying High".
How full was the building?
Quarter full it was a hot Saturday evening at the end of the school holidays with James Bond on TV.
Did anyone welcome you personally?
I was greeted at the door from the car park by ladies dressed up as air hostesses who said, "Welcome aboard Agape Air. I hope you enjoy your flight." I was handed an order of service (described as my "boarding pass") and actually taken to my seat.
Was your pew comfortable?
Yes. Seating consisted of soft chairs joined together in rows.
How would you describe the pre-service atmosphere?
The interior of the church had been decorated to look like the inside of an airplane (with a "fasten your seatbelt" sign that actually lit up at times during the service). The noise of an air terminal was playing softly over the loudspeakers. A soft chatter of expectation was taking place among the congregation. When a tray of drinks was brought in for the musicians, someone turned to the congregation and said, "you'll get your in-flight refreshments later."
What were the exact opening words of the service?
Over the loudspeaker system: "This is your pilot speaking. Welcome aboard Flight 1930."
What books did the congregation use during the service?
"Songs of Fellowship" (described in our boarding pass as the "in-flight magazine").


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A cheerful addition to any winter garden is the hellebore, also known as Lenten rose, since it blooms during late winter-early spring. They are striking, they bloom over a long time and if they are planted in a place they like, they are long-lived. Hellebores come in an array of colors that brighten up any spot in the winter garden.
A cheerful addition to any winter garden is the hellebore, also known as Lenten rose, since it blooms during late winter-early spring. They are striking, they bloom over a long time and if they are planted in a place they like, they are long-lived. Hellebores come in an array of colors that brighten up any spot in the winter garden.
I was given my first hellebores by a friend, Kate Dargan, who had them planted around a bird bath outside her dining room window. She was digging up some seedlings that had sprouted when I happened by. She shared some of the babies with me, and within two years these tiny seedlings had become mature plants. Since that time, I have grown to love hellebores and have expanded my collection to other colors as well as double ones that have come onto the market in recent years.
Hellebores come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, chartreuse, blue-gray and deep, dark purple. There are some varieties that are spotted and others that are variegated. They have some that open up light green and turn to pinkish green as they age. The blooms last for a long time, sometimes up to seven to eight weeks.
The plants do not get very tall, making them great for a year-round ground cover. The leaves are lobed or serrated, which adds a distinctive texture to the landscape. Hellebores grow to about 12 inches tall and when flowering, they can get to about 18 inches.
As the years go by, the clusters get larger and larger, producing an abundance of flowers within each cluster.
Hellebores have become very popular in recent years, and much has been done to develop new varieties. Some of the newer hellebores are exquisite and can be expensive.
If you let these new plants go to seed, the new blooms will not be the same as the one you purchased if other plants are within 15 or 20 feet. The seeds will be crossed with other varieties and the new plant will be different, just as children from the same parents are different. But, who knows, you might have a new flower that is more beautiful than the one you bought.
Because I live where deer roam the woods, I am always thrilled to find a plant the deer will not devour, such as the hellebore. Voles are also not interested in these plants, which makes it doubly delightful.
Hellebores are easy to grow. Add some organic material to make sure they have good soil that is well drained. They enjoy a little moisture, but they do not like wet feet.
They like some shade where the summers are hot, and in higher elevations they will take a little more sun.
Some of mine are under tall pines and others are under a white oak tree, meaning they get winter sun and summer shade. Both seem quite happy. I have one group planted on a hillside with a path below allowing me to look up at them. I have decided that is a great way to admire the bloom, since they often turn downward.
These exquisite plants are available at your local garden centers. They can also be purchased at specialty mail-order nurseries if you are looking for the more unusual varieties.
Now is the time to admire these jewels. Look around during this time of Lent and you might see some of these wonderful plants blooming now. Once you plant a few, you might get hooked, just as I did.


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The Blu-ray Disc Association has announced that its high
definition format is the first to sell more than one million discs, a milestone
it has achieved in less than a year. Blu-ray Disc sales also accounted for 70
percent of the high-definition movies sold during the first quarter of 2007,
according to sales figures published by Home Media Research.
Blu-ray Disc titles accounted for eight of the top ten
selling high definition titles in the first quarter of this year and since the
introduction of both high definition formats, seven of the top ten selling high
definition movies are on Blu-ray Disc.
"Sales of Blu-ray Disc titles have taken off since the first
of the year," said Andy Parsons, Chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association's
U.S. Promotion Committee and Senior Vice President New Product Development at
Pioneer Electronics. "Blu-ray Discs have been outselling HD DVD by more than
two to one since the beginning of the year and the gap is steadily widening.
It's exactly what we've said all along would happen - the strong support for
Blu-ray among movie studio and equipment manufacturers means that consumers
have more choices when it comes to players and titles. And they're choosing
Blu-ray by an ever-increasing margin."
This is the latest string of announcements in the ongoing
format war between Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. Last week, the North American HD
DVD Promotional Group revealed at the format's first birthday party that
more than 100,000
dedicated HD DVD players have sold in the U.S. in its first year since the
format's introduction to the market.


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There is no doubt that the social sports playing field is a crowded one, but one Boeing Flight Deck iPad application engineer is hoping he's found the right formula.
Benjamin Monnig develops the iPad user interface for airplane cockpits during the day, but he's spent the past five months working evenings and weekends building up SportsPage, a mobile app that is essentially a hybrid of Flipboard and ESPN.
The idea is simple: users can pick from over 700 teams and sports they care about and see custom news for those selections displayed in a magazine format.
"I am a big Flipboard fan and grew to yearn for an app that was like Flipboard, but sports specific," Monnig said. "There wasn't anything out there like it, so I decided to create it, and that's how SportsPage came to be."
SportsPage, which is self-funded, presents news in a magazine format and aggregates from sources like Twitter, ESPN and team websites. Monnig says the app is differs from competitors because it presents visually appealing, sports-specific news without unwanted clutter.
"The social aspect has to enhance the news experience, not merely add clutter," he said. "A Tweet of "GO MIZZOU" is great, but merely takes up space that a Tweet containing a news story could be shown instead. The news and information needs to be carefully selected to ensure the user experience."
This isn't Monnig's first try in the mobile world.
The big sports fan and freshman basketball coach at Lakeside High School developed his first mobile startup called Tapose in 2011. The cloud-based app is a multifunctional productivity, multitasking and content creation resource that sells for $2.99 and has over 35,000 downloads.
It was his involvement with Tapose that caught the attention of the Boeing bosses. Monnig was originally hired as Flight Deck engineer, but once the company found out his rare combination of engineering and design knowledge, Monnig moved into a group called Flight Deck Mobile that focuses on iPad applications for the pilots during flight.
And while his mobile development knowledge helped in the workplace, his new gig at Boeing is providing insight on the startup side as well.
"Working on Flight Deck iPad applications is a perfect match and has been a great experience helping develop unique user interface guidelines for applications which have a unique use case," Monnig explains. "The Flight Deck is a unique environment for software usage, and a lot of thought has to go into every pixel, color usage, and icons which can be understood no matter the pilot's primary language."
He's hoping all the lessons learned from Tapose and Boeing will help make SportsPage the go-to app for sports fans using a mobile device.
The app will launch at the end of November with both a free, ad-based version and a 99-cent ad-free option as well.
Previously on GeekWire: Sports social network Fanzo enters a very crowded field


text: Hello all, The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) began regulating the use of *Perfluoroalkyl sulfonates * and more specific to us, perfluorooctyl sulfonates. What does all this mean? Roham & Hass ( Shipley) will not make or deliver any Ldd26W ( our developer) that we use with 3612 resist which contain this chemical by *January of 2009.* This means that December will be the last of the shipment of the developer. I like to switch even earlier if would be possible. I have started running experiment with other developers and that will take some time for me. I am running the process side by side and then do SEM and then repeat it one more time to prove that all is under control. *I have created a recipe #8 on SVGDEV2 for me please leave it alone so I do not have to program it every time. * I am trying to do this as efficiently and quickly as possible and share the information with you so you have enough time to confirm the change for yourself . I am sure that the change will most likely be transparent to your process. The dead line I have given my self would be till September and if all goes well then you will have enough time to confirm that for your self if you choose to. If you have concerns/suggestions or have some extra time that you can put toward community service, let Mary or I know and we will put that toward a good use. My apology for sending out duplicate emails. mahnaz


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EBV, IVMF garner news in national outlets
SU and the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), founded at the Whitman School, were featured in a White House announcement on President Barack Obama's commitment to employing America's veterans, which was reported on by the Associated Press, Louisville Courier-Journal, and Times-Picayune (New Orleans). An event with the President took place Friday at the Washington Navy Yard. Mike Haynie, founder and national executive director of the EBV, executive director of the University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Whitman School, and Ray Toenniessen, director of operations for the IVMF and director of veteran outreach programs at Whitman, were invited guests at the event, which also included an announcement by Humana of a $1 million contribution to the EBV.


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I am doing a project to stimulate the scheduing policy of an OS under Unix Solaris.
Its something like that:
A process, say A will communicate to another process, which is the OS, and then execute the system call, pause();
The stimulated OS will then have to use sigsend(); to send a SIGCONT signal to wake process A up. And OS can also use sigsend() to send a SIGSTOP signal to suspend process A.
Now, my problem is that I cant get SIGCONT to work. Whenever I do a SIGSTOP, the process gets suspended and moved to the background. So even after SIGCONT, that process does not continue on the shell where it got started (console).
SIGCONT also does not wake the process up when I first called it. pause() should block a process until it gets a signal (in this case SIGCONT).
Am I using SIGCONT correctly? If not how should I use it?
Thanks in advance.


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Was it really almost 10 years ago that the big-voiced, big-boned singer that Gladys Knight dubbed "the velvet teddy bear" won "American Idol?" Yes, Birmingham's own Ruben Studdard took that coveted prize in 2003, and he's still going strong.
His latest album, "Letters From Birmingham," is a concept album inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letters from a Birmingham Jail." We think King would be proud of the association, as Studdard is not just a crooner, but an philanthropist who has started a foundation to help kids get scholarships and become a tireless advocate for sickle cell anemia awareness.
Here's more on today's "In-Studio Jam" artist.
BORN: Christopher Theodore Ruben Studdard in Frankfurt am Maim, Germany.
BIG BREAK: Becoming the "American Idol" of 2003. Studdard actually accompanied a friend to the Nashville auditions. His rendition of "Ribbon in the Sky" made him a local finalist, and then he went on to win the show.
EDUCATION: Alabama A&M, where he went not on a music scholarship but a football scholarship.
BACK STORY: Although he went to Alabama A&M on a football scholarship, he was a voice major. He was already singing in a local Birmingham, Alabama jazz band and making demos when he was called to the "Idol" stage.
RESUME: Studdard has released four CDs since his "Idol" victory, scoring one gold and one platinum CD.
FUN FACTS: A vegan diet helped Studdard lose 80 pounds. Ironically, the crooner's 2008 video for "What If?" shows him leaving his home due to an IRS seizure, and he's recently been hit with a tax lien. (Maybe a sign not to keep things too real in your videos?) Studdard is the founder of the Ruben Studdard Foundation for Advancement of Children in the Music Arts, a foundation that gives scholarships to high school students who want to major in the arts in college.
LATEST WORK: "Letters from Birmingham," out next Tuesday.
ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruben-Studdard/143133862391661
ON TWITTER: @rubenstuddard
ON MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/rubenstuddard
BEST OF RUBEN STUDDARD (Video)
"Sorry (For 2004)"
"What If?"
"You're All I Need to Get By," duet with Studdard and Jordin Sparks
"Celebrate Me Home," on "American Idol" finals
"Superstar" (from "American Idol" in 2003)
"'Letters from Birmingham' is the first time I actually got an opportunity to all the way control a project. The title is kind of self explanatory. What I tried to do was make the album play like a movie. There are about four different scenes that are narrated by letters in beginning, and there are subsequently songs that coincide with the theme of the letters. It's just great music. The songs are amazing. You know what I like to say about the album – it's a complete relationship progression from the introduction to the courtship to the romantic to the breakup and all of that. To me, every time I listen to it, I feel like I'm inside of a movie. Have you seen the movie 'The Notebook?' It's kind of like that. I enjoy it. I think the fans are going to love it; I think they have been waiting on me to do music like this since I came out. It's difficult to do exactly what you want to do when you have to listen to the powers that be all of the time.


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View all of DonCarlos Albums and Compilations
Upcoming tour schedule of Live shows, find out when Don will be in your town!
Check out New Music Videos and Live Performances by Don Carlos
View the complete list of all albums made by Don Carlos, make sure you got em all
Don Carlos is a classic reggae act with his Dub Vision band with a horn section and his strong catalog of CD's. Don's schedule of live shows is very busy. He recently headlined the Mid-West Reggaefest in Cleveland, OH and toured the east coast, Hawaii and Southern CA. November 2012 he is scheduled to tour Brazil. January, February 2013 he is scheduled to tour Europe. April 2012 he completed a western US tour that included headlining the Legends Festival in San Diego. Don consistently draws strong numbers in North America, South America, Europe and Africa. His CD's also continue to sell, while with the CD market down 85 percent, most artists don't sell many units.
Don's last European tour was in September, October, 2012 where he was again well received. Before that he was touring North America as a special guest with Slightly Stupid. Prior to that in June 2011 he did some western U.S. dates on his own including the Reggae in the Desert festival in Las Vegas and also a big double bill show with Junior Reid at 4th and B in San Diego. 2011 Don performed on the Southern CA Raggamuffin shows in Long Beach and San Diego. That was a tribute to Don, since normally they don't repeat acts, and Don was on the shows the year before as well. A lot of the festivals host Don Carlos year after year.
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K-Rod deal doesn't affect Angels' plans
Halos to look within as former closer appears headed to Mets
By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com
LAS VEGAS -- With Francisco Rodriguez on the verge of joining the Mets with a three-year deal and a vesting option for 2012, the Angels are prepared to move forward without their record-setting closer of the past four seasons. "We feel we have options internally and opportunities to improve our bullpen, whether it be by trade or free agency," Angels general manager Tony Reagins said on Tuesday as word of K-Rod's deal materialized at the Winter Meetings.
The internal options include Scot Shields and Jose Arredondo, who served as Rodriguez's principal setup men as the 26-year-old Caracas, Venezuela, native was producing a record 62 saves in 2008 for the American League West champion Angels."We think they're capable," Reagins said of Shields and Arredondo, who could, in effect, share the responsibilities handled by Rodriguez since assuming the job from Troy Percival on a full-time basis in 2005. Rodriguez amassed 208 saves in 240 opportunities with the Angels after making his dramatic arrival late in the 2002 season, helping drive the club to a World Series title with five postseason wins. K-Rod has had at least 40 saves each of the past four seasons, leading the AL three times. Rodriguez reportedly agreed to a deal that will bring him $37 million for three years with a $14 million vesting option if he reaches designated numbers before the 2012 season. The signing is contingent on K-Rod passing a physical exam. The Angels' best offer for Rodriguez, who earned $10 million in 2008 after losing an arbitration case, is believed to have been for $34 million over three years. Shields, 33, has excelled as K-Rod's setup man the past four years, leading the AL in holds each season. His 88 percent conversion rate in holds and saves last year was just below K-Rod's 90 percent success rate in saves. Arredondo, 24, busted out as an unexpected force in his rookie year, delivering a 1.62 ERA in 52 appearances, primarily working the sixth and seventh innings. Darren Oliver's return for a third season gives the Angels a veteran presence in a setup role, along with Justin Speier, who is expected to bounce back from a frustrating 2008 season. Kevin Jepsen, Darren O'Day and Jason Bulger all showed promise in middle-relief roles this past season, adding bullpen depth along with emergency starter Dustin Moseley. Among the relievers in free agency who could appeal to the Angels are southpaw Brian Fuentes, who saved 30 or more games for the Rockies three of the past four seasons, and Chad Cordero, who is coming off shoulder surgery. Cordero led the National League in saves in 2005 for the Nationals with 47 and came back with 29 and 37 the next two seasons. Reagins, who said he had no last-hour contact with Paul Kinzer, K-Rod's agent, reiterated that the Angels remain focused on signing first baseman Mark Teixeira.
Lyle Spencer 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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In a pinch, Owings a two-way threat
Diamondbacks pitcher getting it done on mound, at plate
It doesn't really matter to Micah Owings whether he beats you with his arm or with his bat.
The Arizona right-hander is 4-0 as a starting pitcher and hitting .421. On Wednesday, he hit a two-run, pinch-hit home run in the sixth inning to tie the game against Houston at 7-7. The Diamondbacks went on to win, 8-7.
Owings came off the bench and smacked the first pitch thrown to him to the opposite field and over the right field fence.
"No, no, no," he told The Arizona Republic. "It's not easy. I give these guys in here a lot of credit. I've been blessed in being able to swing, so, any chance I get to bat, I do my best to help this team. I come ready to play every day. When I got the ball or bat, I'm going to compete."
Massage is the answer for DY's back pain: Dmitri Young was having a slow recovery from his sprained lower back. The Nationals were set to call the Mayo Clinic for treatment advice when Young made a rapid and unexpected improvement thanks to a massage.
"I was stunned," general manager Jim Bowden told The Washington Post before the team gave away 15,000 bobblehead dolls of Young. "I've never had an experience like that before."
Young worked with Nationals massage therapist Tatiana Tchamouroff, who focused on his hip flexor rather than his back.
"All of a sudden, he felt instant release," Bowden said. "She found the spot."
Young will join the team's extended Spring Training on Sunday to begin his rehab now that he can swing a bat.
For Lee, goose eggs are always good: Cliff Lee picked up his fifth win against no losses on Wednesday night in an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Lee, who saw his streak of 27 consecutive scoreless innings snapped in the seventh, has an 0.96 ERA and has allowed just two walks compared to 32 strikeouts.
"I try to put up zeros all the time, to do that [that] many innings is nice," Lee told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I'm happy I'm doing my job. I'm giving the team a chance to win. That's what I set out to do."
Santana finds recipe for 5-0 start: The fifth starter's job for the Angels figured to be a battle between Ervin Santana and Joe Saunders. Instead injury problems led both pitchers to break camp with the Angels. Now Santana and Saunders each have 5-0 records.
Santana, who gave up one unearned run in 6 2/3 innings Wednesday in a victory over the A's, attributed a more aggressive approach for his early success.
"First-pitch strikes, get ahead in the count, and don't give credit to nobody," Santana told the Los Angeles Times,
Gomez brings 'calming effect' to infield: While the Pittsburgh Pirates await the return of starting shortstop Jack Wilson, they have turned to veteran Chris Gomez. Manager John Russell says Gomez will provide a level of consistency.
"He's going to catch the ball," Russell told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Does he have Jack Wilson range? No, probably not at this point. But he makes the plays that need to be made, and I think he can have a calming effect on the infield."
Bonderman helping Tigers get on track: Jeremy Bonderman had his best start in a while on Wednesday night, working 7 2/3 innings against the Yankees in the Tigers' 6-2 victory. Bonderman says that he knows what he's capable of doing and hopes to keep pitching well as the Tigers continue to recover from a slow start.
"I know what I can do," Bonderman told the Detroit Free Press. "I know I can pitch. I've done it for five years now. If I pitch well, then we're going to have a good chance to win."
Tired arm healed, Everett ready for action: Shortstop Adam Everett has made his way back to the Twins, noting that his sore shoulder is no longer sore, the cortisone shots have helped, and he's ready to get back on the field.
"Everybody goes through tired arm in Spring Training," Everett told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "Instead of taking care of it, I just pushed through it. It feels really good now -- best I've felt in a long time."
Ensberg, Gonzalez to step in at hot corner: With Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list, the Yankees will turn to Morgan Ensberg and Alberto Gonzalez to man third base. Ensberg got the start at third base on Tuesday while Gonzalez started there on Wednesday.
"They just need to step up, just do what they're able to do," manager Joe Girardi told the New York Daily News. "Don't try to do more, don't try to be Alex Rodriguez. Just be who you are, and, as long as you play up to your capabilities, we'll be good. They're all Major League players. They need to find a way to get it done and step up, help us win a game any way they can."
Sonnanstine makes case for starting spot: With Scott Kazmir close to returning to the starting rotation, the five current Rays starters know one of them will be pushed out of the rotation. Andy Sonnanstine did his best to make sure he remains there by leading the Rays to an 8-1 victory against Baltimore on Wednesday. For the month of April, Sonnanstine won four games against just one loss.
"We all know what's coming up in the next couple of days, and we have a tough decision to make," manager Joe Maddon told the Tampa Tribune, "but he's making a good case for himself."
Forearm soreness lands Jennings on DL: The Rangers had to add another pitcher to the disabled list when Jason Jennings was placed there with forearm soreness. Jennings was examined on Wednesday, and doctors concluded that the soreness is part of Jennings' recovery from last year's flexor tendon surgery.
"We're going to put him on the DL and give him a little more time to let his arm recover," general manager Jon Daniels told The Dallas Morning News. "We don't think he'll be down very long."
Scherzer plays his way into rotation: After striking out seven hitters over 4 1/3 innings in his Major League debut Tuesday, Max Scherzer has been inserted into the Diamondbacks' starting rotation and will start Monday against Philadelphia on the road. Scherzer, the team's No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft out of the University of Missouri, replaces Edgar Gonzalez in the rotation.
"I'm going out there to do my very best," Scherzer told The Arizona Republic. "I'm still excited [about my debut], but I'm glad it's over."
Alou ready to be taken off DL: Moises Alou pronounced himself ready to be activated from the disabled list after taking batting practice on Tuesday. Alou, who was battling swelling in his ankle during his rehab games last week, said he thought he might have been activated in time for Wednesday's game.
"I was expecting to play [Wednesday], but they're not going to activate me until Friday," he told the New York Daily News.
After 22 games away, Wigginton set to play: Ty Wigginton will be activated from the disabled list Friday. The Astros infielder missed 22 games with a broken bone near the tip of his left thumb. Before suffering the injury, he was hitting .250 with one home run and two RBIs in six games. Wigginton is expected to be in the starting lineup against Milwaukee.
"I can't wait," Wigginton told the Houston Chronicle. "Obviously, I've always taken a lot of pride in being on the field and being ready to play and to have this come up, and it's finally over, and I want to get back out there and help the squad."
Gonzalez continues on rehab trail: Lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez continued his rehab from reconstructive elbow surgery by facing rookies in an extended Spring Training game on Tuesday. He will continue in extended Spring Training until the middle of May and then on to either a Minor League rehab stint or perhaps directly to Atlanta and the Braves bullpen.
"I've been salivating to get back out there since they left [Spring Training]," Gonzalez told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "My intentions are to go in there and have an immediate impact. I'm not planning to go out there and try to figure things out. My things to figure out are right now."
Trouble in fifth no problem for Billingsley: All season long, the fifth inning was a trouble spot for the Dodgers' Chad Billingsley. It explains why his ERA was 6.53 despite striking out 32 batters in 20 2/3 innings heading into Wednesday's start against the Marlins. It looked like the pattern was ready to continue, as Billingsley walked two batters in the fifth. But this time he escaped, allowing just one run while pitching through the seventh inning to pick up his first win of the year as Los Angeles beat Florida, 13-1.
"The fact that he was able to straighten it out," Manager Joe Torre told Los Angeles Times of the fifth inning, "and pitching the sixth and seventh -- that's probably more impressive than if he didn't get in trouble at all."
Cust watches average rise by 56 points: In Thursday's game against the Angels, Jack Cust went 4-for-4 with a home run and reached base six times as the A's claimed a 15-8 win over their division rivals. The big night raised Cust's average to .222, a jump of 56 points.
"He's proven he's a good hitter," A's shortstop Bobby Crosby told the San Francisco Chronicle. "It was just a matter of time. He had a heck of a night tonight, and if Jack's swinging the bat, that will pump us up even more."
Ten years later, Woods sees huge strike zone: It's been 10 years since Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood burst onto the scene with a 20-strikeout game against he Houston Astros on May 6, 1998. Having seen the game a few times since then when it's been replayed on television, Wood says that something stands out to him about the home plate umpire that day, Jerry Meals.
"The strike zone blows my mind," Wood told the Chicago Tribune. "Every now and then, someone will call me and say it's on, and I'll flip it on, and really the thing that sticks out is I had some pretty generous calls."
Ankiel sees better pitches, his average rise: After watching his average drop all the way to .239 last weekend, St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Rick Ankiel went on a hot streak -- a streak that included eight hits in his last 13 at-bats -- to raise his average to .290. Ankiel, who has five home runs and 16 RBIs, says he credits a better selection of pitches for his recent surge.
"As of late, I feel I've been getting better pitches to hit -- for whatever reason," Ankiel told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "When you're not going good, you might go out of the [strike] zone."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.
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I'm not jumping at doing this, I know it would be a lot of work, I'd need help and the money etc. I'm only here to ask people if they know of any resources or helpful information for a person who would like to start a bunny rescue.
I just found this website where people are selling their rabbits because they aren't right for showing and other irritating reasons. I even found someone who said that when the doe has babies if he doesn't like the babies then he's selling the doe too!
Here's a rescource that I used alot for ideas:
Also consider becoming an educator for House Rabbit Society:
www.rabbit.org/hrs-info/volunteer.html - there is an educator app at the bottom of the page.


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That was posted back in May. However, 106 is still the latest version. Any updates?Yes 106 does fix iTunes Syncing issues.
We purposely did not push the update out because we will soon have another version that will bring IE9 and Firefox 4 compatibility for the security tool bar.
So it didn't make much sense to have back to back updates.
We will notify users when the next version is ready.
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In Israel with Accordance on my iPad
As I mentioned a little over a week ago, my wife and I are currently touring Israel with some other members of the Accordance team. I've already described how I created custom maps of each day's itinerary to help my kids follow along with where we'll be each day. The maps include representative images from each site, together with a list of Scripture references. I printed each of those maps out and taped them to a wall in our home.
As soon as I finished those maps, I realized I would like to have quick access to them myself. So in addition to printing them to paper, I also printed them as a PDF which I could read on my iPad using GoodReader. I also downloaded the PhotoGuide and most of the Carta books to the iPad so I could travel light with the very best geographical resources available.
With my iPad thus equipped, I can view each day's map while riding on the tour bus. If I want to read the Scripture references on the map, I can simply select and Copy from GoodReader, then switch to Accordance and paste the string of references into a search view. If I want to find out more about a site, I can look it up in the PhotoGuide or one of the Carta books. For example, I knew the ancient port of Acco was associated with Joan of Arc in some way, but I couldn't remember how. A quick lookup in the PhotoGuide reminded me that Crusaders renamed it Saint Jean d'Acre in honor of her, and the town was subsequently referred to as Acre.
As you can imagine, with Dr. J and other members of the Accordance staff on this tour, we're getting deeper into each site than I assume the average tour group does. Add to that the fact that our tour guide is a biblical scholar in his own right, and it's hard to keep up. With Accordance on my iPad, I'm managing to look a little more knowledgeable than I am! ;-)
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Will Varner
Will Varner
Sorry for the above misspellings. There is more.
Joan of Arc was not canonized until 1920, so she could not be called "St." before then. The French spelling of her name is Jeanne d'Arc, not Jean d'Acre. Jean is a masculine name (John) and referes to the John in the NT, patron saint of the Hospitallers, whose big fortress can be visited in the town.
David Lang
Dr. Varner,
The problem with writing a blog read by Bible scholars is that mistakes are unlikely to go unnoticed. When I checked the PhotoGuide and saw the masculine spelling "Jean," it did raise a doubt in my mind, but not enough to make me examine it further. Since I wrote the PhotoGuide, I'm certainly at fault for the erroneous information, though I'm now curious to know whether I was passing on an error in my sources (which included popular guidebooks as well as academic works) or whether I merely misunderstood something I read. At any rate, I appreciate the correction.
Bad example aside, the PhotoGuide has been a great source of help at many of the other sites we've visited here, and having it on the iPad has provided the perfect combination of depth and portability. I'll talk about that in tomorrow's post.


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The steering assembly and front end came out pretty easily. As mentioned before the forks got new springs and seals right before it was sold to me so I won't be doing anything there except for checking the brake and cleaning it up a bit.
Question: Just after dropping the shocks down I realized I didn't make the location of the lower fork cross brace on each shock. Any good ideas as to know how far to slide the fork back up or is it a moot question because as long as the shocks are in the same position it doesn't quite matter.
Here's a pice of it all off the frame except for some small things here and there.
Almost ready for the sandblaster!!


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Sarah Jessica Parker's New Fragrance Is Inspired by Carrie Bradshaw
SJP Channels Carrie B. For Her New Fragrance
Can't get enough SATC? You'll like this news, then. Sarah Jessica Parker is launching a new scent, called SJP NYC, in conjunction with the release of Sex and the City 2 next May. And as you might expect given the launch date, SJP says this one is more about her SATC character then it is about her. "A large part of the inspiration was what I now understand to be people's impressions of seeing Carrie Bradshaw walk down the street," she told WWD."We wanted to create a party in a bottle." (I always thought Carrie looked more harried and anxious in the opening than ready to party, but maybe that's just me.)
For those of you interested in hitting the club with this one, the scent is a fruity floral, and the packaging (and low price points—15 ml is $25) makes it seem like it's designed to skew younger. SJP NYC has top notes of Italian mandarin, white osmanthus and strawberries, a big, floral middle with gardenia, honeysuckle, mimosa and rose, and a drydown with sandalwood, vanilla, rum, and musk. What do you think? Will this one be a as lovely and coveted as her other two scents, or do the notes suggest Carrie's not nearly as talented a perfumer as SJP?


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PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Cellular, rated the number one cell phone service for the third consecutive year and the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine's "Hire Power" list of the nation's top job creators. Adding 347 jobs from 2008-2011, Consumer Cellular ranked as the 68th largest job creator in the nation and the second largest in the telecommunications industry.
"We've continued to grow during some challenging economic years because of our people and the value they provide for our customers, and we'll continue to build on that success by hiring more great people. It's been a win-win for our customers and our company."
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Consumer Cellular has experienced rapid growth over the past several years, adding subscribers who are looking for affordable cell phone plans and reliable customer service. The company has been hiring employees to meet that demand, opening its third customer service center this August in Redmond, Ore., where they plan to have 150 employees by the end of 2012. The company also has contact centers located in Phoenix and at its headquarters in Portland, Ore.
The inclusion on Inc. Magazine's prestigious "Hire Power" list is Consumer Cellular's second inclusion in the magazine this year. The publication also recognized the company in its annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies (by revenue) in the country. For more coverage of the Hire Power Awards, including the full list, please visit www.inc.com/hire-power.
The Inc. Hire Power list measures the number of jobs added from 2008 through 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded before January 1, 2008, and be U.S.-based, privately held, and independent. Additionally, companies must have had at least 50 full-time U.S.-based employees in 2011. Employees are defined as those who are working a minimum of 30 hours per week and receiving benefits from the company. Qualifying full-time and part-time employees are included; independent contractors are not.
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Echo Mountain > Climber's Log
Echo Mountain Climber's Log
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|Wish it wasn't foggy
Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2016
|My brother and I hiked up the long ridge past North Peak. We left the road too early and bushwacked too much at the start. It was foggy with no views, so we passed right on by the ridge down to the summit of Echo. We backtracked and found the right ridge, but were running low on time by then. We hiked up the ridge to a point that seemed like the highest point, but we couldn't really see very far. Were we really on the true summit? Maybe, maybe not, but if not we were mighty close (we did have a gps and we were in the highest contours). No views to see anyways. It rained the whole time, so we were wet the whole time too. On the plus side, we found a big patch of alpine strawberries to snack on. A slightly eerie hike in the fog and clouds, but definitely a hike I will remember despite the limited views.
|Posted Jul 13, 2016 12:16 am
|Paul McClellan
|East Ridge
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2014
|Hiked (bushwacked) up from Road 192 off Toad Creek Road. Beautiful day, excellent views. I think the Cone Peak/South Peak route would be more fun and scenic.
|Posted Aug 8, 2014 10:47 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2012
|Hiked up from Tombstone Pass. Tons of smoke in the air, could barely make out the silhouette of Jack, couldnt see the Sisters at all. Skipped Cone Peak and Iron Mountain.
|Posted Aug 27, 2012 1:39 am
|Nick Turtura
Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2012
|Terrible trail, awesome summit ridge.
|Posted Jun 4, 2012 11:59 pm
|Seven Summits
Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2010
|Climbed Iron Mountain, then Cone Peak, then South Peak, Then Echo Mountain, then North Peak, then back over Echo Mountain, then back over South peak. Lots of snow along the entire route. Snow was hard frozen in shaded areas and soft in sunny area. Temperatures were warm, 30's - 40's. The ridge between Echo Mountain and North Peak very icy and had a good amount of fall hazard. Crampons and ice axe would be advised. I did this in trekking poles and ice axe to cut wieght, but it was a little trecherous.
|Posted Feb 18, 2010 11:58 pm
|False Start
Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2009
|My girlfriend and I didn't make the summit, but that was our own mistake. We accidentally started walking up NFD 055 Rd. and hiking the Echo Basin Trail instead of going farther east onto NFD 2065 Rd. in order to get above and along the ridge that goes to the summit.
We made it into the basin created by the half circle of the Echo Mountain main summit, the eastern ridge and North Peak. Only 300 feet from the summit, but from the basin its almost a sheer wall. Gonna try again soon, but on the correct route.
|Posted Sep 3, 2009 12:35 pm
|Dennis Poulin
|Tombstone Pass Route
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
|Hiked up from Tombstone Pass and also tagged South Echo, Cone, and Iron Mountain on this hike.
|Posted Aug 16, 2009 5:43 pm
|Mr. Clam
|Route Climbed: Toad Creek Road
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2006
|It was a great time, left the car around 3:00 PM and returned around 12:00 AM, fun stuff.
|Posted Jul 25, 2006 9:46 pm
|Infected Mushroom
|Lost on Echo Mountain
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2006
|We had a late start of after 3. We made the summit seemingly fast and decided to hike over to bag cone peak as well. Our pace was good but the daylight began to fade as we started our return trip down echo mountain. Route finding in the dark became very slow and in no time it was complete darkness. We had one keychain LED light to provide assistance. The real fun started once we came off the ridge and began looking for the road. For way too long a time we bushwacked through dense brush searching in all directions until finally we stumbled across a road.
|Posted Jul 25, 2006 6:08 pm
|Great Ridge Walk
Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2005
|One of my favorites -To walk along a ridge with constant views of the entire area! This was so much fun, I wish there would have been more time to get over to the neighboring peaks as well. Going to have to plan another trip here soon!
|Posted May 2, 2006 3:26 am


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School of Radiologic Technology
School of Radiologic Technology
School of Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements
The school provides equal enrollment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. High school graduation or GED equivalency is a requirement.
Due to the nature of clinical education, applicants must:
- Admissions Procedure
Obtain application materials from the program director or online. We accept applications September 1 through February 1. Interviews are conducted in March with class selection in April.
- Submit all grade transcripts from high school, college, or any other school attended, as well as ACT scores. If it has been longer than five years since taking the ACT exam, this requirement is waived.
- Submit four references of people NOT related to you.
- Submit the application fee of $25 (PDF).
- Take the Keystone Allied Health Entrance Exam (PDF) given by the school in February each year. Registration for this test is mandatory.
- Completion of all pre-requisites must occur before the start of the program in late August.
- After meeting a minimum number of points, applicants will be contacted for personal interviews in March.
- When all necessary requirements are satisfied, the admissions committee will review all data and choose applicants with the highest points. All applicants will be notified by letter of acceptance or rejection.
- Upon acceptance, a $100 tuition deposit is required within two weeks. The deposit is not refundable. Upon receipt of the tuition deposit, a background check must be satisfactory to meet ARRT requirements.
- Before beginning classes, applicants must successfully pass a health physical by the Occupational Health department, which includes drug testing. Students are responsible for their own health insurance.
- Attendance at the General Information Session in January each year is strongly encouraged.
About the Radiologic Technology Field
The art and science of radiologic technology combines advanced technology with human compassion. While it is one of the youngest of the allied health fields, the profession has expanded tremendously in demand, educational advancement, new techniques and subspecialties.
Registered radiographers perform the dual role of providing quality care to the patient and ensuring efficient production of diagnostic radiographs. Using their knowledge of physics and human anatomy, radiographers perform radiographic procedures in surgery, portables and trauma cases, as well as routine procedures such as chest, skeletal, and contrast studies in the radiology department. This profession requires good communication skills and a dependable personality with a mature and caring nature.
Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, and public health, government, industry and education facilities. Radiographers may specialize in a specific area or pursue careers as educators, researchers, consultants, or administrators. Salaries vary nationwide, however, the range typically reflects the level of training, education and experience of the individual.
The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics website has more information about field of Radiologic Technology.


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anyone have any thoughts on why we came close to letting that go???
they shouldve kept up their momentum regardless of how many points they were up by
anyone have any thoughts on why we came close to letting that go???
they shouldve kept up their momentum regardless of how many points they were up by
Great win go kincks go knicks go
it got a tiny bit scary down the stretch, but all in all it was a solid win. and i'm totally in love with q.
i dont think so much it was that we played bad down the stretch as you could see us go easy on htem towards the end. thats my opinion.
but it was a good win. need to lower turnovers to stay successful. thats what 4 or 5 in a row at the garden? thats a very good thing. build a streak at home get our fans into it.
did marbury give up on the assists? haha. i always defend him when they say he does his asts until he meets his "requirement" but 6 in the first half then NONE in the second? whats up with that.
& monroe i dont get where you are coming from? you can coach better than him? he has kept a regular 9 man rotation of Curry, Frye, Lee, Jeffries, Balkman, Q-Rich, JC, Marbs and Nate. what subsititutions? and Lee is good but why start him? its all about building chemistry. and a 6'11, 6'11, 6'11 C/PF/SF lineup is where we want to build chemistry. David is VERY good, but hes good even on the bench putting a spark on the floor.
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
well, if you look at david lee's numbers after the suspension when he was starting alot more, they were really awesome. and they had that streak going. i think his offensive rebounds realllly help out the team, and i think if he had been in more against the sixers they wouldnt have gotten as many. i know we won, but it wasnt exactly a totally safe 4th quarter, i mean they cut it to 8 at one point i think.
i dont know. in my opinion i dont think thomas is the best coach. im not saying he's a ****ty coach...i just...meh. i feel like he couldve done alot more at the beginning of the season that would have helped our record.
(and i was in a really pissy mood when i typed that last post lol)
regardless of anyone's thoughts on thomas, i hope we win tommorow night, and keep up the solid defense.


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PRESS RELEASEfrom the Office of State Senator Craig Estes, District 30
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 24, 2008Contact: Jody Withers512-463-0130512-297-0141
Senator Craig Estes statement on the passing of Chet Upham
Austin - State Senator Craig Estes (Wichita Falls-R) issued the following statement in response to the passing of Mineral Wells resident and longtime Republican leader Chet Upham.
"My wife Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our good friend Chet Upham, and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Virginia and the entire Upham family. I was honored that he was my constituent, and I valued his friendship, support and counsel. Chet was a legendary pioneer in helping to grow the Republican Party of Texas. He will be missed and remembered for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Texas."


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Rocky Mountain National Park > Rowe Peak > Climber's Log
Rowe Peak Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Mummy Marathon!
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
|6th of seven!
|Posted Sep 5, 2012 1:32 pm
|Great day
Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2011
|Just under 10 hours round trip from Pingree Park. The area at Mummy Pass is spectacular. There was a LOT of water above Icefield Pass. The icefield aided my ascent and descent. Lots of elk sign (their trails are a great help through the willows, look for them) but did not see any.
|Posted Aug 28, 2011 10:38 am
|Stomping the Mummy Kill
Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
|To Stomp:
1. A dance involving a rhythmical, heavy step.
|Posted Aug 23, 2009 1:14 pm
|Brian Kalet
|Mummy Mania
Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2009
|Posted Jul 9, 2009 3:24 am
|Stormy Peaks to Mummy Pass
Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
|From Pingree Park we headed up to Stormy Peaks Pass, over Sugarloaf and Skull Pt. to Icefield Pass and up to Rowe Peak. Returned by staying west of Rowe Mtn. down to Flint Pass and out the Mummy Pass trail. It was a beautiful slog. All in all it took about 12 hours and we didn't see a soul until we returned to Pingree Park.
|Posted Sep 17, 2007 11:49 am
|Long Day
Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2003
|We left Pingree Park at 430 am and climbed Rowe via Mummy Pass. I'd intended to reach Hagues as well but was pretty wiped out by the time I made it to the cirque in between Rowe and Hagues.
|Posted Jan 23, 2007 12:46 am
|Long day
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1988
|Long hike up from Lawn Lake. Did it in combination with Mummy, Hague and Rowe Mtn.
|Posted Dec 17, 2006 5:38 am
|Mountain Jim
|From the Dunraven Trailhead
Date Climbed: Aug 16, 1986
|Total ascents = 2. First time from the Dunraven Trailhead via Sugarloaf, Skull point and Rowe Mountain. 2nd time from the Corral Creek Trailhead.
|Posted Mar 5, 2006 2:00 am
|From the Mummy Pass Trail
Date Climbed: Aug 2, 1997
|We came up the Mummy Pass trail from the west and climbed Rowe Mountain and Rowe Peak. The tundra just about made you want to break out in a chorus of "The Hills Are Alive". There was a herd of a couple hundred elk to the southwest of Flint pass.
|Posted Feb 28, 2006 1:05 am
|Route Climbed: Mummy Pass - Icefield Pass Date Climbed: October 14, 2002
|This was a really long hike. It took me nearly 12 hours to make the roundtrip from Emmaline Lake Trailhead. The terrain around the top of Mummy Pass and the views from the summit made the trip worthwhile. Check out my trip report for the details. Check out my website for a complete set of the photos I took during the trip: www.leachfam.com.
|Posted Oct 15, 2002 11:15 am


text: The moon smells like gunpowder according to astronauts who have set foot on earth's nearest neighbor, and now the smell of moon dust has inspired a series of "scratch-and-sniff" art. Apollo 16 astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. used his experience of being on the moon to help designers duplicate the distinctive odor. Edinburgh Printmakers have developed the scent into a printable ink which is being used to create 300 limited edition moon prints. Sue Corke, apprentice printer at Edinburgh Printmakers said on the company website, that she liked the idea of creating a false memory. "Smell, place and memory are very closely linked. No one who sniffs our postcard from the moon is ever likely to go there," said Corke. "Yet now I hope this is a smell, similar to a freshly struck match, which will always remind them of it." Corke said they were kicking around ideas when they remembered reading an article on the NASA website and they really liked some of the descriptions the astronauts gave about the moon's smell. "It is described as a 'gunpowder' kind of smell, and as a lot of astronauts would have to train by firing and handling guns, we think that's a fairly reliable description." NASA has known about the smell of moon dust since the '70s (the substance would get on astronauts suits and they would track it back into the spaceships). Apollo 14 lunar module pilot Edgar D. Mitchell has speculated that the moon smells like gunpowder, possibly because of the composition of basalt rock from ancient lava flows on the side of the moon that faces Earth. "That's true. It's because, on the front side [of the moon], in particular, there's a lot more lava that has come out from internal volcanism on the front side, and that's what smells like gunpowder -- basalt rock," said Mitchell.


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- A compact clutch bag in English-woven House check cotton and leather to keep your phone, lipstick and cards at hand's reach. Ideal for nights out, the design features a detachable leather strap so that it can be worn as a shoulder bag.
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iJustine dumping Justin.tv for single life?
Rumor is spreading that Justine Ezarik, the blonde videoblogger better known as iJustine, is leaving Justin.tv. Ezarik, who holds the dubious distinction of being the most popular lifecaster of the moment, is currently denying that she's leaving the self-broadcasting service where she made her name. Ustream.tv, where Justine first started videoblogging before she made it big on Justin.tv, has regained the affections of the vlog hottie, or so the story goes. As is often the case when two are competing for the attention of one woman, neither suitor ever really wins.
Justine claims:
I never said I was leaving jtv.. so I'm not really sure where they got that info!
Whether or not she does leave Justin.tv for Ustream, Justine's own brand has outgrown both startups, and she knows it. Justine is launching her own self-branded site, iJustine.tv. Like any desirable young woman, Ezarik has been keeping her options open — her original Ustream page has remained active during her brief dalliance with Justin.tv, and she frequently uses Viddler to post videos to her blog. Even if iJustine returns to Ustream, she's savvy enough to know she doesn't need anyone's help. iJustine — the woman, the brand, the videoblog — is now free to flirt with whomever she wants.


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Hello. Looking to purchase a boat. I am flexible on options depending on price. I am in Colorado, it would be hard to go the coasts or deep south. The only thing I can think of as a must is dual axle trailer. My max amount to spend is 26-27k. Would like to not spend more then 20k but I can step up for the right boat. You can message me here & I will get back to you promptly.
Somebody posted this up in the clist ad section. A little bit of a stretch as he is right at your $27 max and you'll have to ship it/come get it. Might be able to get him to split shipping cost with you. Look up shippers online & get some quotes. I looked up boathaulingus.com and they state $2 per mile, so you're looking at maybe $3k extra.
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posted what?
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It may be more helpful if you describe what you are looking for. Do you want a wake, surf, or ski boat? DD or Vdrive. EFI or Carb?
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What is the difference between the LSV, mobius & outback hulls?
Also I am not dead set on Moomba, I like them, but I dig other boats too
You're wrong.
If you are that heavy on surfing, then you do need a V-drive and at your budget, you're shopping the right brand.
The differences are a bit hard to follow, but I'll give it a shot. Somebody correct me if I get this wrong.
From 2002/3 to 2005 the LSV was a 20' boat. The Mobius designated it as a wakeboard package with tower, etc.
In 2006, the LSV was redesigned into a 21.5' boat that was also much deeper. The old LSV hull became the Outback V hull. Mobius designation was similar, but you could order some items as options.
In 2009, the Outback V hull was redesigned. It was shortened a bit and the bow area of the hull was made deeper.
In 2013, the LSV hull was redesigned and overall freeboard was increased.
The LSV has long been the best selling model in the Moomba lineup. Hardly ever do you hear a bad thing said about the 2006+ model year LSV's.
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Go Hard or Go Home.......it's MOOMBA time!!
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MCLA graduates 409 students
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts President Mary K. Grant capped off a lively Class of 2014 commencement ceremony by whipping out her phone from beneath her robes, turning around, and snapping a picture of herself and 409 graduates.
The unexpected move encapsulated the light-hearted and optimistic spirit of the event, which featured an empowering commencement address by Charles Desmond, a longtime educator and chair of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.
Though there were times of levity, students and faculty also took a somber moment to remember the life of student Rebecca Haskell, who was days from graduating before she died unexpectedly on May 10. In her absence, Rebecca's two sons, Caiman Ketchum and Avry Haskell-Ellerbee, accepted her diploma from Grant.
Grant opened the ceremony by celebrating the accomplishments of MCLA students who came from a variety of backgrounds -- including traditional students and those who have returned to school to finish their degrees.
Those sentiments, and embrace of the diverse student body, were echoed by student president Jake Powers.
"Take a break if you need to, but never, ever quit," Powers said, sharing wisdom he learned from his father.
Desmond told the graduates though the job market might be tough, they should cherish their liberal arts education.
"You've received a precious gift, those of you who are graduating here today," Desmond said. "The gift of a liberal education from a public institution whose mission is to educate practical problem-solvers."
Desmond, who also received an honorary Doctor of Humanities, told graduates lessons he learned from his own difficult journey to where he is today, growing up with a single father who suffered from alcohol addiction.
"I didn't have people around me to guide me," Desmond said.
After getting into Boston University, Desmond said, he spent most of his time in local pool halls - "I was what you might call a pool shark," he said.
"I made a lot of money playing pool, essentially teaching rich kids how to part with their cash," Desmond joked.
But that lifestyle wasn't fit for college, and a dean at the university "invited" Desmond to drop out. Shortly after leaving school, Desmond was "invited" to go to Vietnam by the U.S. government, where he was "surrounded by death and destruction."
"I promised God that if I survived, I would try to do something better for the rest of my life," Desmond said. "There's something about being close to death that makes you think differently about life."
Desmond learned two lessons from this, he said, that he wanted graduates to take with them as well.
First, every student should know that he or she is special and important. "I hope that if you don't come from a background of privilege, that you realize that a background of modest means can actually be an asset and not a liability," Desmond said.
Secondly Desmond asked that student have confidence in the education they received, despite growing concerns about the value of colleges across the country.
In today's world, Desmond told students, "you're going to need a skill-set from a liberal arts education."
"You may not only need to find a job, you may need to invent one," Desmond said. Grant closed the ceremony by instilling her confidence in graduates that they will make a difference in the world - and asked them to "not sit back and wait."
"You are far from finished," Grant said.
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