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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Stripe-y Blanket, preview
You know how when you get a new hammer, everything looks like a nail?
I got a new camera. I do not know how to use it yet. In the process of figuring out what all the buttons do and where all the settings are, I have taken twenty jillion bad pictures of everything. And a couple good ones. Here's the new blanket I'm working on. I am madly in love with that violet and peachy-orange combo. Those two colors should get married right now, and be together forever.
I'm doing this blanket in woven stitch, also sometimes called "linen stitch", which is just sc, ch1 across, and then on the next row, sc in the ch1 space, ch1. It's the easiest thing in the world, and I'm left with nothing at all to concentrate on except which color comes next. I love that.
Edit to add: Hi, whipup friends! I know, there's not much info in this post. For more specifics regarding woven stitch, I recommend a google search--there are lots of good tutorials out there. This is one of those things that, once you get it set up and get rolling, it's as easy as could be. Here's the finished blanket, along with a link to the pattern, if you're interested. Good luck!
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Kristen que lindo, juguete nuevo para tocar todo y averiguar ,luego nos muestras cosas hermosas como esta manta que estas tramando ☺.... los colores perfectos muy alegres y suaves el punto genial con los ojos cerrados jaja besitos y a ver como termina, SandraReplyDelete
I love the colors in your blanket and the stitch sounds super easy. I have been crocheting for 40 years. I have been stuck in a rut making baby blankets with double crochets but I found a hexagonal pattern that I adore. I'm venturing out of my safety zone and trying new things. I must try that linen stitch soon and I must try the different colors. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyDelete
I have had my camera for a year now and all the buttons are still set to auto. I have no clue beyond that :) What is that delicious yarn you are using? The colors are great!!!!ReplyDelete
I love that stitch! I also love the one where you sc in the front of the next stitch and then the back of the next stitch it makes a cool looking fabric! Cannot wait to see finished product!ReplyDelete
So pretty, the colours work so well :) I'm afraid I'm a bit of a point and press person with my camera, my daughter has my old camera and discovered so much more about it than I ever did within a day of having it! xxReplyDelete
Love the colours in your blanket - beautiful.ReplyDelete
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger
I am itching to do one of these broader striped blankets! Very nice stitch you're using. Have you also seen Little Woollie Blanket's star stitch?ReplyDelete
...the perfection of simple things!!!ReplyDelete
xxxx Alessandra
Love the stripes!ReplyDelete
I <3 it ... but then again, I adore everything you make!!!! What is the EFS (est. fin. size)?ReplyDelete
Love your colors and have not tried that stitch yet. Everything you do gives me something new to learn:)ReplyDelete
I would be in love with the blanket also. Gorgeous!!!!ReplyDelete
Those colours are truly yummy Kristen and that's one of my favourite stitches! xxxReplyDelete
Wow the colours are beautiful. I love the thick stripes aswell.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 12:50 PM
It is coming along. Such beautiful colors. I love it..ReplyDelete
Don't get discouraged you will work out all the settings on your new camera & then take zillions of awesome pics :) Loving those colorful stripes, that sounds like a perfect pattern - look forward to seeing the finished blanket! Helen xReplyDelete
Love the thick stripes and I really love the colors! I am going to have to find out how to do that Linen stitch! Very cool!ReplyDelete
I think everyone needs at least 1 brainless project to pick up when they're feeling... well, when they don't feel like thinking!ReplyDelete
I love your afghan! Beautiful colors! That is a great stitch! I have been making stripey blankets lately using nothing but half double crochet, mindlessly easy. Have a great day! TwylaReplyDelete
I love this stitch... never heard of this one! looks very easy. Will have to try. The blanket is so pretty... love all the colors!ReplyDelete
I love linen stitch - crochet and knitting. It gives such a fab texture. Your colours are lovely, both cosy and fresh. Delightful!ReplyDelete
I've never seen a Linen Stitch before - it's so beautiful! The colours are fabulous.ReplyDelete
I haven't seen that stitch before - its really effective. Lily. xxxReplyDelete
Nice blanket and another new stitch discovery! Thank you!ReplyDelete
Lovely colours you're using there. I made a blanket in that stitch a while back and it works up really fast, although I thought that particular stitch was called 'tweed stitch'!ReplyDelete
I LOVE that stitch! And beautiful colours too. Off to try it now!ReplyDelete
Have a great weekend,
Sandra x
I've never heard of linnen stitch before - but I'm really likeing it! :) I must give it a go (perhaps when bub comes and I will need a "pattern" that my tired brain will be able to handle! LOL)ReplyDelete
Your blanket is looking pretty fab, I must say! :)
Yay for the new camera! Have fun with that!!! I LOVE your blanket. PERFECT colors!!!ReplyDelete
super pretty, i agree about the marriage! have fun with your new camera!ReplyDelete
Another gorgeous project!! You are an amazing gal aren't you? I adore your new blanket. Love, love, love the stitch - have never seen it before and will most definitely keep that in mind for future projects.ReplyDelete
Have fun with your new camera. It' so exciting using a new toy once you work out what the heck you're doing!
Have a fab weekend hon. I'm on the home stretch of my huge blanket but have been very unmotivated to do a blog post. Must make more effort!!!!
Nice project, lovely colors! Have a nice friday! J.ReplyDelete
Just loving the colours here Kristen!ReplyDelete
Beautiful, I especially love that 'hot' pink!!ReplyDelete
Have a lovely weekend.
Fleur xx
Que lindo.ReplyDelete
Que ponto é esse?
I've just today found your blog and have spent the last several hours going through all of your blog posts. I absolutely love your crochet projects, your writing style, your farm, your work room, your pillow cases, and your quilts! You've inspired me to pull out the hooks and the fabric and get working on some things I've let sit for far too long and to add a few new things as well - I hope I can remember how to crochet. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!ReplyDelete
The colors are lovely. It looks great so far.ReplyDelete
Your blanket is beautiful...I'll have to try that stitch pattern out :)ReplyDelete
Smiles, DianeM
Delightful colors!ReplyDelete
I love projects don't take a lot of thinking. I love how your colors just seem to flow together and go together so beautifully. I have such a hard time with that and we have a limited color palette and choice of yarns around here. Have a great weekend! TammyReplyDelete
Wow, just found your blog, your projects are beautiful and very inspirational, thanks so much for showing us your work. KittyReplyDelete
Que alegria receber sua visita.ReplyDelete
Sou sua seguidora, venha me seguir também.
lovely colors :DReplyDelete
I am in the market for a new camera too, how are you liking yours so far?ReplyDelete
Hi Sarah, so far I love it, although it has a lot more features than I know what to do with. Lots of non-automatic settings, and I can't tell the difference between them yet--but it lets in a lot more light than my last camera (or at least it seems to, I don't know if that's how it works) and I really like that. I'm giving it a thumbs up. :)Delete
I am not good with all of the fancy settings either, I just want a camera that will take lovely photos with not much effort from me! :)Delete
wow - you just make me what to start another crochet project - i love the colours in this one!ReplyDelete
Brillo colour cominations, as always.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 8:51 AM
I am making an afghan using this stitch - but did not know what it was called. The beauty of this stitch is that you actually make a functional afghan - warm and cozy.ReplyDelete
Country Lady in Texas
Hi friends, I like it a lot, and I follow you blog you've added contributors list, please add you love to discuss the best holidays I'll be very happy ..ReplyDelete
I love your blanket. The color goes so well together . I have been thinking about making a scarf with this stitch and you have motivated me to start it. Thanks for the inspiration. Loves.ReplyDelete
Fantastic blanket - I love it! Can I ask what size hook and what weight yarn you are using?ReplyDelete
Thanks so much, will have an experiment and see how I get on!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 8:42 PM
In making a baby blanket out of this stitch, how many chain stitches did you use for the foundation row?ReplyDelete
I don't honestly know--I just kept chaining and counting "one, two, one, two" (to make sure I'd end up with an even number of stitches) and held it up occasionally to see if it was big enough. When it was, I turned and worked the next row. Good luck with your blanket! :)Delete
Stumbled upon this on Pinterest - it's gorgeous! LOVE the color combos :)ReplyDelete
omg! You have the best blog ever! Love all your crochet and knitted blankets. I'm just going to have to make some!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Love the colors and the stitch would like to try it making dish cloths do you chain an even number of stitches or odd?ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Dishcloths really don't work that well. When wet, the cloth stretches a whole lot because of the stitch. I can use them, but they're not my favorites. The cloth does come back together when it dries, but I don't care for using it when it's wet.Delete
Lovely. I'm a new crocheter. Is this stitch pretty easy to keep even without the sides bowing in and out?ReplyDelete
I also think it is very pretty! My question is what yarn did you use?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM
When you work the single crochet in the chain fir the first row do you skip stitches or chain one and then single crochet in every stitch?ReplyDeleteReplies
You need a "turning" chain, so after you finish your foundation chain, turn the work and skip one. Sc in the next ch, ch 1, sc in the next ch, and so on. Then, on the next row, you'll sc in the ch spaces and ch1.Delete
I'm just not getting something. When you say "sc in the next ch, ch 1, sc in the next ch...".are you skipping a stitch in the row before? Assuming your first sc after turning is in the chain #2 spot and then you chain 1, would that chain be bypassing the #3 chain and the next sc go into the #4 chain?Delete
Hi mamak,Delete
Here's a good photo tutorial:
Good luck!
- AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 9:31 AM
That site has been hacked and has malicious malware. It's blocked each time I try to access it. I'd love to learn that stitch but I can't find it anywhere else... :(Delete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:56 PM
Great video tutorial for this stitch!Delete
How many chains do you start with?ReplyDelete
I love this blanket! What size is the crochet hook that you are using?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 9:07 PM
I used this pattern with a baby variegated yarn years ago to make a baby blanket. It works up so nicely.ReplyDelete
I tried following that link to the tutorial but my computer blocked it saying there is malware on the site! could you provide a different link with a "how to" on that stitch please? thanksReplyDelete
Just saw your lovely blanket on facebook so I clicked in to see if it's the same stitch I use for a lot of my own blankets. What a nice surprise to see that it is indeed my very favorite woven stitch and you even linked to my own video tutorial! Thank you so much for doing that! I do love when people get some use out of my videos! I noticed the note about malware on my site too, and wanted to let you and your readers know that my site has been cleaned up and should be good to go. Here's the link again if anyone is looking for the video: http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2010/01/learn-to-crochet-woven-stitch-video.htmlReplyDelete
Thanks again for the link, and your blanket is just gorgeous! I love the colors!
When I tried to go to the website http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2008/07/how-to-crochet-woven-stitch.html my antii-virus program stopped it & said the site was a known source for viruses.... What's that about??ReplyDelete
If you do a google search on "Crochet Woven Stitch Tutorial" you'll find other sources. :)ReplyDelete
Wow this is great but it looks like it took a lot of time! You changed the colour often. I admire your patience!ReplyDelete
Maybe because I'm here at work; I went to the link that shows the blanket completed (beautiful by the way) and then when I click the link to get the pattern directions... nothing appears. BooHoo :(ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 10:22 AM
A year after the last comment ... I found your link on a Pinterest page. I'm really needing to do some projects to put a dent in my enormous stash, I'm bored with knitting and I'm so glad to have come across this project. My colors will give more of an ethnic look and I'll make my stripes different widths with a largish hook. I always seem to start big winter projects at the beginning of summer but all in all, its the perfect, next to the couch, brain dead, stash buster. Thanks very much for your gorgeous photos and your beautiful blog.ReplyDelete


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Troy Scott Watts
Troy Scott Watts, 41, died Oct. 8 at Via Christi-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita.
He was born Sept. 4, 1971, to Larry Watts and Sandra Sebree Watts in Newton. He worked as a carpenter.
He is survived by his father, Larry Watts of Peabody; a son, Isaiah Watts of Newton; and a grandmother, Betty Sebree of Peabody.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Sebree Watts; a sister, Denise Hamm; and a brother, Wyatt Watts.
The funeral was Friday at Peabody Christian Church with Pastor James Pohlman officiating. Interment followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday at Baker Funeral Home.
A memorial fund has been established with the Celiac Disease Foundation.
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Paul McCartney Eyes Music for Video Game Company
Paul McCartney's latest musical project has a little bit of a modern cache to it. The vocalist revealed via Twitter that he's working with the company behind the music for the popular video game 'Halo.'
In his posting, he wrote, "I'm really excited to be working on writing music with Bungie, the studio that made 'Halo.'" He included a photo of himself in the studio working on the project.
However, Rolling Stone reports that while he may be working with the studio behind 'Halo,' the tracks that he's working on may not necessarily be for 'Halo 4.' For the most part, McCartney is a newbie to the video game world, though his image was licensed for 'The Beatles: Rock Band' in 2009.
In other McCartney news, the rocker has just lent his backing to the Humane Society International's 'Be Cruelty-Free' campaign. The vocalist stated, "If every cosmetic tested on rabbits or mice had a photo on the packaging showing these animals with weeping swollen eyes and inflamed skin, I believe everyone would leave cruelty on the shelf and go for the cruelty-free option instead." Read more about the HSI campaign and lend your support here.


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Make sure you can have your say in May
People across Argyll and Bute are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the council elections on 4 May.
Particular emphasis is being put on 16 and 17 year olds who will be eligible to vote.
To take part in the elections, voters must be registered by the end of Monday 17 April.
If you are not already registered to vote, you can register online - please visit: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
There are different ways in which to vote. You can vote in person at a polling station on the day, by post, or by proxy if you would like someone else to vote on your behalf.
However you choose to take part in the elections, you must be registered to vote.
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Hope packages food Caroline made for Abe and Lexi at the pub. Bo becomes morose, wondering what he would do without Hope. Hope hugs him. She's not going anywhere.
You're The Devil.
Lexi says goodbye to friends, Carrie makes a decision, and Abigail's jealous.
Abe arrives home with food. He gabs to Lexi all about dropping Theo off at his friend's party. Lexi's a bit spaced out. She heads upstairs to rest. Hope and Bo arrive and Abe wonders how he'll survive without Lexi. Hope suggests he focus on what's happening now. They bring up Stefano slipping through their fingers. Lexi heads down the stairs. She apologizes for what Stefano has done to them. Abe runs to get the cheesecake but doesn't know where anything is. Lexi explains she's been making lists for Abe to help him when she's gone. She asks her friends to promise not to let Abe shut himself off from the world. "If he meets a woman who makes him feel whole again, encourage him to love again." This makes both women cry. They eat cheesecake and Hope wants to plan a sailing trip. Lexi says goodbye to Bo and Hope, who she feels blessed to have known. Hope calls Lexi her sister. Both ladies break down in each other's arms. Later, when they're alone, Lexi admits her time is almost up and she's not ready.
Abby eavesdrops on Cameron's call at the Coffee Bean. She thinks he's making a date with 'Sarah' and becomes jealous so Cameron drags her to meet her.
In Daniel's office, Austin is over the moon with delight about Carrie's pregnancy. He offers an olive branch to Rafe and the men shake hands. Nicole takes Rafe away and tells him she's sorry.
At the square, Will says Stefano knew about EJ and Sami having sex and threatened him. Will didn't want to tell Rafe to his face, so that's when he made sure Rafe overheard it. Will's sorry. EJ blames Will for the loss of his wife and starts hitting Will with his folder before stomping away.
At home, Stefano is on the phone with a jeweler in Italy, who found an invoice that verifies that Santo DiMera had his grandfather create an entire coin. He doesn't know who Yvette is so Stefano barks at him to find out. Later, the man calls back. He's off to his father's country house to search more records. Stefano gets a call from William, who warns him that EJ knows. They hang up just as EJ barges in to rant. Stefano says he was trying to steer him in the right direction. EJ calls Stefano 'dead'. Stefano did this for his own good. Maybe there's a reason EJ keeps falling into bed with Samantha? "Maybe it's because you love her more," Stefano suggests. He thinks Nicole's low-class and wanted the best for him. EJ says Nic won't even look at him anymore. He calls Stefano the devil. EJ plans on destroying Stefano's life.
Nicole and Rafe wind up outside the pub where Nicole tries talking Rafe into raising Carrie's baby with her. Rafe can't do it. Carrie turns up and Nicole leaves. Carrie's apologetic but Rafe tells her not to be. Rafe can't break up a family, even though he wants to be with her. Carrie doesn't think she can stop loving him. They agree they need to part ways and share an emotional goodbye.
Cameron takes Abby to the hospital to meet one of Lexi's patients, Sarah. She's a sweet little old lady, which mortifies Abby. Cameron admits her reaction made him realize she likes him as much as he likes her. They wander to the square where Abby thinks it's sweet that he takes the time to care for Lexi's patients. They share their first kiss before she leaves to study.
Nicole runs into Will at the square. He tells her he had a spat with EJ and she suggests he get as far away as EJ as he can. Will can't do that and leaves. Austin walks up and asks Nicole to help him with maternity wear for Carrie. She offers to take him to some shops. Austin's happy for her and Rafe, and is glad they all got so lucky. Hope and Bo wander by, upset about Lexi. Bo takes a look at a gun he has strapped to his leg, before going to work.
Nicole and Austin interrupt Rafe and Carrie's intimate moment outside the pub. Carrie and Rafe head inside and Rafe looks lost. Inside, Austin gives Carrie a gift to thank her for not giving up on him.
Sneak peek!
Will is surprised by Sami's acceptance of who he is.
Will confesses his part in Rafe finding out about her night with EJ.
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The 2018 Blitz United Fall Invitational was SOLD OUT!
Blitz United Fall Invitational 2019 Registration Opening Soon
To insure the quality of service provided during our tournament, the Tournament Committee has appointed Successful Sporting Events as the official Hospitality Service for all of our events.
The BUSC Spring Classic is considered a "Stay & Play" Tournament, which means that teams traveling into Tulsa, OK. are required to stay in hotels that are approved by the Tournament as a condition of participation. All teams requiring overnight accommodations MUST secure them through Successful Sporting Events. Failure to do so may result in your team not getting scheduled. Clubs with more than one team participating are expected to book a minimum of eight rooms per team per night.
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BUSC 2019 Fall Invitational Registration
Application Deadline: October 10, 2019
Payment can be made at time of registration, or sent to the following mailing address:
Gold and Silver divisions will be formed when possible.
Tournament registration cost is:
Check-in is available online. Email with instructions coming soon.
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All games will be played in accordance with the laws of the game set forth by USSF and modified for youths by USYSA unless specified below.
"All teams and tournament participants must abide by the Oklahoma Soccer Association's and US Youth Soccer's policies, rules, & regulations and are subject to their disciplinary actions. All teams wishing to participate in an "open" tournament that is not USYS members will be required to provide proof of liability insurance paperwork indemnifying OSA from harm." - Oklahoma Soccer Association
Rosters & Player Passes
Each team must have USYSA, US Club Soccer, or other US Soccer affiliate player passes and a tournament roster with up to 22 players (11v11 team) or 16 players (7v7, 9v9 teams), including guest players. The maximum number of guest players is 5 players (11v11 team) or 3 players (7v7, 9v9 teams), as specified in the Tournament Sanction form. All players must be USYSA, US Club, or an affiliate of US Soccer member, and have current player passes, laminated and with a photo. Passes will be verified at check-in and before each game. U16 and older teams will be allowed 22 players on the roster, however only 18 are allowed to play each game.
Players Uniform and Equipment
Teams must wear numbers on the back of their shirts. Each player shall have a different number. The home team will wear white or light color jersey. In case of color conflict, the home team is responsible for changing. Shin guards are mandatory equipment. Slide shorts can be worn, but must either be the same color as shorts, or kept out of sight. Under shirts can be worn, but must be the same color as the jersey, or kept out of sight. Players wearing casts will be allowed to play if the cast is sufficiently protected and approved by the referee. Knee braces and orthopedic appliances can be worn if all hard surfaces, hinges, and edges are appropriately padded. All players' equipment is subject to referee approval.
Length of Games
All halftimes will be 5 minutes in length. No overtime for pool games. Semi-final and final matches that are tied at the end of regulation will be decided on "Golden Goal", with two 5-minute periods. If a winner is not determined after the two 5-minute overtime periods, then the game will be decided by FIFA penalty kicks. Academy games will use a single, center referee.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to shorten game times in order to keep the tournament on schedule. In the event of inclement weather, the Tournament Executive Committee shall have the authority to change the above format as follows:
Team Standings and Tie-Breakers
Team standings will be based on the following point system:
Tie breakers will be determined in priority as follows:
For brackets with crossover games, the second tie-breaker is goal differential against common opponents. If still tied, proceed with number 3 above.
If three teams are tied, proceed down the tie-breakers until there is a clear winner, or one of the three teams is eliminated, whichever comes first. If one team is eliminated, then begin the process again with the two remaining teams at the first tie-breaker and proceed down the list.
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in two opponents from the same bracket, realignment of the pairings will be made by the Tournament Director.
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The home team is listed as the first on the schedule. The home team players will sit on the North or East side of the field. Both teams will sit on the same side of the field. Spectators will be aligned opposite the players of the team they are associated. Each team must be prepared to provide a game ball to the referee prior to start of the game. Games shall be considered complete if one half of the game is elapsed. The score at the stoppage of play will be the final score. All red cards will be reported to your State Association. The coach will be responsible for any verbal or physical abuse of referees by the team's spectators. Such abuse will not be tolerated. Violations may result in forfeit of the game, and may include expulsion from the tournament.
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Any coach or player receiving a yellow card in two consecutive games will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game. Yellow-carded players may be substituted; however the other team is allowed an equal number of substitutions at that time.
Red Cards
Ejected players and coaches will serve a minimum one-game suspension. Tournament officials reserve the right to extend the disqualification, based on the nature of the offense as well as FIFA guidelines. Coaches and players will not be allowed near the game of suspension; the sidelines or the spectator areas. The issuance of all red and yellow cards and other matters involving the conduct of a team, its players, coaches, or supporters will be recorded by the host organization and also reported immediately to the home state association and the home club. All matters involving referee abuse or assault shall in accordance with USSR Rule 3042, be referred immediately to the host state association. The home state association and the home club shall, except in the case of the referee assault have the responsibility for imposing, should circumstances warrant, additional sanctions within their respective jurisdictions with regard to any matters arising from the tournament.
Forfeited Games
Any team quitting or leaving the field prior to the conclusion of a game shall forfeit the game. Forfeited games that has had a kick-off will either be shown as a 1-0 game, or the score at the time of the forfeit, reflecting favorably for the team that is ready to play. Teams will be allowed a ten minute grace period from the scheduled kickoff time before they forfeit a game. The watch of the Head Referee is the official time. The team receiving a forfeit will be awarded the normal tournament points for a win. If a team forfeits all of its games, each team scheduled to play the team in forfeit will be awarded a win, reflecting a 1-0 score. This score will only be used as a tiebreaker.
No protest on judgment calls will be upheld. Protests can only be made by the designated coach or manager, within 30 minutes of the completion of the game. A protest must be in writing and be submitted with $250 cash or money order to a member of the Tournament Executive Committee. All protests will be ruled upon prior to the next scheduled game that would be affected by such a ruling. The protest fee is non-refundable, even in the event the protest is not upheld.
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Any matters not provided for shall be determined by the Tournament Director, whose decision will be final.
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Welcome to our 2009 town hall club industry meeting. I hope that you have started the New Year with a bang. In 2008, we had one roller coaster ride of a year. We started off great in the first quarter, then we were up and down through the second and third quarters, and unfortunately, we finished the year down in the fourth quarter, along with the rest of the world. We saw great companies and industry leaders like Life Time Fitness and Town Sports International have their market caps reduced by more than 80 percent, and we watched in amazement as Bally Total Fitness moved back into bankruptcy protection for the second time in 18 months. We also watched other industry leaders react in desperation with heavy layoffs, cutbacks and price drops. We pretty much hit the wall after a great six-year run as an industry.
Now, we have to ask ourselves, "What have we learned from all this, and how should we adjust to ensure success in 2009?" Well, as my friend Bob Brooks would say, "It's double chin strap time!" So here are five tried and true strategies that can be your game changers for 2009:
Member Service. While the fourth quarter may have been a bit slow from a revenue perspective for most of the industry, what we did see were increases in member workout traffic for many of our clubs. Why? To start with, people had more time on their hands. They weren't out shopping as much, that's for sure. They were probably a little stressed out from all the media's doom and gloom. Somehow, all the negativity related to the economy sparked an increase in club usage, which means that even in the toughest possible environment, people care about their health and level of fitness. So how do we capitalize on this?
The answer is simple. Keep your members loyal and happy by delivering this simple message to your staff: "Remember, our members are really not here for you; you are here for our members." Focus on increasing staff and member "touch points" throughout your club(s). Work on the little things like smiling, saying hello and goodbye, and offering assistance to each member with whom staff comes into contact. Get your team focused on improving the member experience with every opportunity.
We know it's all about retention, so let's focus on one area: saving a cancellation. You'll need some tools, such as free personal training sessions, lowering dues rates for less expensive options, allowing membership transfers to a friend or family member, and freezing dues. This doesn't happen with a memo or a conference call. It happens by you getting into the club and leading by example. Your team's actions and attitudes are the direct result of the "trickle down" effect from each of you.
Ancillary Revenue. You will need to focus on three key areas to improve your members' experience while maximizing revenue.
The first key is personal training. Members join clubs to get results, and the best way to help them achieve this result is through personal training. Offer free orientations for both new and current members. Get your trainers out on the floor talking with members and offering assistance. Offer a free group session on a specific topic, and offer a discount for anyone who buys a training package after the session. The more you can connect with the members, the greater your personal training revenue will grow. Evaluate key performance indicators and make the necessary adjustments to drive revenue. For example, how many orientations are converted to personal training packages, or how many sessions per day are you doing with training versus workout traffic? You should be north of 10 percent.
Nutrition is another key. Fitness and nutrition (including dietary supplements) have a powerful connection. If you don't have a nutrition component integrated into your platform, you should immediately look to implement a solution that can help you add additional revenue while providing your members with a powerful solution to achieving their goals. One of the newest and most powerful fully integrated solutions is www.dotFIT.com. You might also look at some weight-loss programs. Do the homework, and you're guaranteed to make the grade.
The last key is retail. Offering even a limited retail selection provides you with tremendous opportunity. If your club averages more than 1,000 workouts per day, you should strongly consider a retail solution. On the plus side, if you implement the nutrition piece listed above, the supplement component will be the primary piece of your retail business.
Marketing. By now, you have more than likely cut your marketing budget in a desperate attempt to shave expenses. If you indeed need to do more with less, then go back to some of the basic local marketing techniques that are a cornerstone of our industry. Grass roots marketing — such as lead box programs, flyer distribution, corporate programs, connecting to local schools, the chamber of commerce, community and charity events — can yield big results if you make it a primary focus. The only grass roots programs that don't work are the ones that no one focuses on with their time and energy. In today's market, we need to continually reinvent ourselves and look for opportunities to become a staple within our communities and drive our own traffic. Price drops are never the solution to low volume. Call all of your former members and make them an offer to come back that they cannot refuse. Look to barter and trade where you can. Focus on the area of influence in your club's market. You need to own those areas.
You should also consider cutting costs — but in the right places. Bid out your contracts, as a lot of good quality companies are willing to do more for less than before. Look at areas such as janitorial and supplies — from paper to cleaning goods. Dig into repair and maintenance, bank fees, processing fees, media and even rent. You may be surprised at how many landlords are willing to renegotiate a lease to keep a good tenant. Look at every line item and get aggressive.
Team Building. I don't believe in cutting back on key team members who connect with members and make our industry successful because the savings look good on paper or to hit a year-end target. We have learned over the years that our industry is built on human capital. We are in the business of connecting our team with our members and our communities, and helping people change their lives for the better. Now is the time to invest in our most important asset — our teams. We need to pump up the volume on training and development, morale building contests and events, and create a rallying cry around making a difference in the lives of our members. We need our teams to excel, even in today's economy. People perform best when they know that they matter. Make them matter.
As my good friend Bahram Akradi said to me recently, "I've never seen a market like this in my 27 years in this industry." We are working harder than we ever have, and we are getting the job done. This is what it is going to take — working harder than ever before. So let's get focused and fired up, because now more than ever is the time to step up.
Mark Mastrov, founder of 24 Hour Fitness, is now an investor in various business opportunities through his company, New Evolution Fitness Co. He can be reached by e-mailing email@example.com.


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The average wholesale heating oil price had dropped 15 cents from last week to $1.57 per gallon on December 29, 2008 (see the table at the end of this report). The graph below shows the spread in Nebraska prices from month to month and from this year compared last year. This week's average price was $1.14 (or 42 percent) lower than the price at this time last year.
The four other states surveyed in the Midwest Region had lower prices ranging from $1.35 to $1.45 per gallon resulting in a regional average of $1.42. Normally, the other surveyed states have comparable prices to Nebraska, but North Dakota has not submitted any reports since the first week of December. Ohio has started submitting reports, but Ohio's weekly average falls far short when using it as a replacement for North Dakota's average. North Dakota's average had been running 60 to 90 cents higher than the regional average whereas Ohio's average is relatively no different than the regional average. States near in proximity to Nebraska, such as Missouri and Minnesota, had prices of $1.40 and $1.35, respectively.
For the week ending December 26, the Midwest distillate inventory level was just below the normal range for this time of year at 2.6 million barrels.
Notes: The annual report for the 2007-2008 winter season is available. An archive houses annual reports from previous years.
Heating Season
The Oil Price Information Service collects wholesale heating oil prices each week for Nebraska and four (4) other states in the Midwest Region during the heating season (October to March). The Energy Information Administration, the independent statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, uses the prices collected by the Oil Price Information Service to calculate a state average price, a regional average price, and a national average price which can be seen in the report Wholesale Heating Oil Prices by Region and State.
Off Season
Prices are not collected during the off season (April through September).
Midwest Region
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Barack Obama is in Africa to promote democracy and trade but he can't keep his mind off the NBA draft about to begin back home.
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I already posted in the hello thread, but for context I have installed arch on an old computer with a nvidia geforce2 mx/mx 400 card (rev b2).
I looked up the driver for this card, and the NVIDIA wiki page suggested nvidia-96xx 96.43.23-5, but this requires nvidia-96xx-utils, which in turn requires downgrading the xorg server.
I would prefer not to do that, and there is a driver that claims to not need nvidia-96xx-utils called nvidia-96xx-all 96.43.23-11.
My main problem is that since I am new to (but willing to learn) using the terminal, I am having trouble following the instructions in the wiki on installing a package from the AUR.
When I tried to build the extracted tar, I got a PKGBUILD does not exist error.
This might have something to do with how I downloaded the tar.gz to var/cache/pacman (can't remember for sure), then I moved it to my /home partition. When I ls /home, I get:
[username] lost+found nvidia-96xx-all.tar.gz
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by :hovercraft (2013-04-20 00:50:13)
Yep. I have seen this problem before.
I'll bet 2 credits that, on the AUR project page, you downloaded the file pointed to by the link under the wide horizontal bar marked 'Sources'. If so, you downloaded the source files from upstream.
That is not what you want. What you want is in the small box at the upper right hand corner of the page that has a link called: "Download Tarbell". That is the link you want. It contains the PKGBUILD. When you run makepkg, it will, among other things, grab the upstream sources that I think you have already downloaded.
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Yep. I have seen this problem before.
I'll bet 2 credits that, on the AUR project page, you downloaded the file pointed to by the link under the wide horizontal bar marked 'Sources'. If so, you downloaded the source files from upstream.
I'll take that bet, the tarball name given is correct. Sounds to me like it just hasn't been extracted.
:hovercraft, please read the AUR Wiki page, it explains everything. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/AUR
Specifically step 2 under Installing Packages.
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@Scimmia: you won that bet. I did first click on view PKGBUILD,(using a separate computer of course) but that just displayed the text of the package, so I used the download link instead.
Also, I should have read further down the AUR wiki page the first time; I didn't move the tar to the ~/builds first. I haven't created a /builds directory yet; can I just do something like makedir ~/nvidia ?
I will probably need to add base-devel first; I almost did when I tried getting yaohrt, but I canceled when I read that yaohrt is out of date. Now I know base-devel is used for more than that.(makes sense, need make package)
It's late here, will try this tomorrow, and thanks everybody!
Dang Down two more credits.
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You can pretty much just forget about this, nvidia no longer activly maintain the 96xx driver, and it does not support xorg-server 1.14. You will have to downgrade xorg if you want to use this driver. You can use the [xorg113] repo listed on the catalyst page on the wiki to do this.
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I installed base-devel, created a ~/nvidia build folder, and nearly built the package correctly, but I got an error:
==> 4 of 5 - Building module for 3.8.7-1-ARCH. . .
[description of what to do for linux 2.4 or 2.6 kernels]
you may need to specify [the kernels's] location with the SYSSRC environment variable or the equivalent nvidia-installer command line option.
*** Unable to determine the target kernel version. ***
make: *** [select_makefile] Error 1
==> ERROR: A failure occured in package().
I looked this up and found someone with the same problem, but with an older arch kernel: Installing nVidida GeForce2 MX 400
Is my problem that this driver doesn't work on 3.8 kernel, or do I need to tell it where the kernel source is?
Alternatively, maybe I should delete the /nvidia-96xx-all folder and try the nvidia-96xx and nvidia-96xx-utils; or I could try a nouveau driver, but my goal for now is to get the nvidia driver to work.
Last edited by :hovercraft (2013-04-20 23:15:48)
I attempted an install with the legacy nvidia 96xx about a month ago. I installed the legacy xorg-server1.12 and a handful of other legacy packages. This was with the current kernel. I went the easy way and used packer.
I wasn't able to start Xorg, however the errors were simply being unable to find any screens. But by that point I had run out of patience and gave up
I tried running the NVIDIA-Linux-x86-96.43.23-pkg0.run file that make created before it had the kernel version error, and I actually got to the nvidia installer liscense
The installer told me that there was a Nouveau driver already, and created
to disable it.
I think I tried to start xorg after I installed it after the arch install, so that might have loaded some generic nouveau driver.
The installation would have worked, but I got another message about kernel versions:
The kernel header file ' /usr/src/linux-3.8.7-1-ARCH/include/linux/kernel.h' does not exist.
The most likely reason for this is that the kernel source path ' /usr/src/linux-3.8.7-1-ARCH' is incorrect.
Please make sure you have installed the kernel source files for your kernel and that they are properly configured;
if you know the correct kernel source files are installed, you may specify the kernel source path with the ' --kernel-source-path' command line option.
The link I mentioned in the last post looks useful; I think I have to either download the arch source and put it in /usr/src/ or create a symlink(?) to the linux-3.8.7-1-ARCH file I already have(is that the kernel?), and then I may have to "specify the kernel source path" somehow.
@grnkp: I read about Yaourt, and subsequently packer, a few days ago, but at the time aur helpers seemed like more trouble to set up than installing an AUR package by hand. If I get this arch build set up right, I might try packer. As you can tell by the topic, this computer was so old it was not being used for anything, and I'm just using it as an experiment, so if something goes horribly wrong I'll either wipe it again or work on something else.
I'll try specifying the kernel to the installer; and if that doesn't work I'll look into downloading the arch kernel source.
Last edited by :hovercraft (2013-04-21 03:19:51)
I installed the linux-headers and successfully built and installed the nvidia-96xx-all driver!!!
when I startx, I get :
Fatal server error:
[ 2956.844] no screens found
and some stuff earlier about failing to load the "glx" module, and it tried to load the nouveau, nvidia, nv, and vesa modules.
I might try downgrading xorg.
I uninstalled xorg-server (current version), and I installed xorg-server1.12, then installed common and devel dependencies, and then installed xf86-input-evdev1 dependency.
However, when I try startx, bash says startx is an unknown command.
When I originally installed Arch, I installed the x packages recomended on the beginner's install guide, xorg-server xorg-server-utils xorg-xinit .
Since I've downgraded xorg-server, do I need to uninstall xorg-server-utils and xorg-xinit and install the 1.12 versions?
Have I installed enough of the xorg-server1.12 dependencies(pacman only asked for common, devel, and xf86-input-evdev1)?
Or should I completely uninstall anything xorg related (any version) and start over with xorg 1.12?
Meta Question: Is the legacy nvidia driver much better than the default vesa driver?
thanks to anyone following:)
However, when I try startx, bash says startx is an unknown command.
What's your xorg-xinit have in it?
pacman -Ql xorg-xinit
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Interestingly, sudo pacman -Ql xorg-xinit and sudo find -name xorg-xinit couldn't find anything....
Last edited by :hovercraft (2013-04-21 23:48:42)
I installed xorg-xinit and ran startx again, and it failed.
I looked at /var/log/Xorg.0.log, and it failed either because it couldn't find the nvidia driver or it couldn't "find any screens".
It seems that the nvidia driver is not working, since nvidia-xconfig doesn't do anything.
I'm thinking that I should uninstall the nvidia-96xx-[bold]all[/bold] driver and use the official nvidia-96xx and nvidia-96xx-utils. There was a change on the NVIDIA wiki page, and there is now a [city] repo, so I will try that if there is a way to safely uninstall the nvidia-96xx-all driver.
Last edited by :hovercraft (2013-04-22 01:33:20)
I got the [city] repo working and reinstalled the nvidia-96xx and nvidia-96xx-utils. It seems to have worked because nvidia-xconfig worked.
But when I startx, it fails and I get this in the Xorg.0.log:
[47.901] (EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to load the NVIDIA kernel module!
[47.901] (EE) NVIDIA(0): ***Aborting ***
[47.902] (EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Everything before this seems to imply the driver would work, such as "Support for GLX with the Damage and Composite X ex$ enabled", but
earlier in the file it tried to
LoadModule: "dri"
LoadModule: "dri2"
and I remember in the NVIDIA wiki article it said to comment out
Load "dri"
in any configs for xorg. I tried to do that but I couldn't find any applicable configs in the xorg.conf.d
(maybe I have stuff left over from the original new xorg I installed first)
I might try uninstalling xorg and nvidia, then reinstalling from [city] since nvidia installed nicely from them.


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After sacking Eagles quarterback Nick Foles on Sunday, Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett got up and did a hula dance. And in case that was too subtle, Bennett wants to make it perfectly clear: That was his way of hinting that people should vote to send him to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl.
"I was definitely being direct, trying to send a message, with that dance, because I know that, statistically at least, I'm right there with any other defensive end," Bennett told the Tampa Tribune.
Bennett is currently tied for 12th in the NFL in sacks, with nine. But what matters from a Pro Bowl perspective is where he ranks among NFC defensive ends, and on that score he's tied for fourth: Atlanta's John Abraham (10), Detroit's Cliff Avril (9.5) and St. Louis's Robert Quinn (9.5) are the only defensive ends ahead of him, while Minnesota's Jared Allen, Seattle's Chris Clemons and Carolina's Greg Hardy are tied with him.
"I've had a real good year, and I think I should be at the top with the rest of the guys," Bennett said.
Unfortunately for Bennett, the fans voting for the Pro Bowl haven't agreed with him: He's way behind Allen, the leader among NFC defensive ends, in fan voting. So Bennett will have to hope he makes up ground when opposing players and coaches cast their Pro Bowl votes.
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An examination of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods in applied communications settings. Emphasis is placed on theoretical bases, procedures, and ethical considerations. Skills are developed in application of techniques as well as in interpretation and criticism of studies. Enrollment limited to organizational communication, learning, and design majors or minors. Prerequisites: Junior standing. 3 credits. (F)
225-34500 Performance Technology LA
A broad view of how factors such as learning, motivation, perception, environment, group interaction, communication, and management come together to influence individual and organizational performance. Includes the study of methods for understanding these factors and for making positive change in the performance of individuals and organizations. Topics include needs assessment, performance analysis, task analysis, system modeling, goal setting, and design. Emphasis is placed on non-training interventions. Involves a team-based project for a local nonprofit organization. Prerequisites: 225-10100; 225-12300; 225-21000 or 225-21100; junior standing. 3 credits. (Y)
225-35000 Interactive Multimedia NLA
An examination of the theoretical bases and applications of interactive media such as digital video, CD-ROM, and online systems, providing hands-on experience in designing, shooting, and programming interactive projects. Students are exposed to a variety of hardware and software systems and products, focusing on instructional and informational applications of these new technologies and their acceptance in the marketplace. Prerequisites: 312-11000, 312-13800, 312-15700, or 225-15000; junior standing. 3 credits. (Y)
225-36000 Communication in Culturally Diverse Organizations SS LA
Explores the relationships between organizational communication, organizational culture, and multicultural organizations and such variables as race, gender, age, disability, ethnicity, and religion. Includes theoretical analysis as well as an examination of organizational practices in adapting to diversity. Special attention is given to communication strategies in culturally diverse organizations. Prerequisites: Three courses in communications; junior standing. 3 credits. (Y)
225-36500 Communication in International Organizations SS LA
This course explores the relationship between organizational communication and culture in the context of international organizations. In particular, it focuses on communication process and structure, emphasizing the creation and interpretation of messages aimed at persuasion and influence, as well as learning, training, and performance. Prerequisites: Three courses in communications; junior standing. 3 credits. (Y)
225-37100 Websites That Work NLA
Advanced concepts involved in developing Internet and intranet sites for organizations including planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on site structure, content, navigation, aesthetics, and technology. The course combines lectures, classroom exercises, and case studies to provide an in-depth understanding of website implementation in the workplace. Prerequisites: 312-10500 and 225-22200, or permission of instructor. 3 credits. (Y)
225-38000 E-Learning NLA
The theory and practice of designing microcomputer media that help people learn. Concepts of interactivity, feedback, perception, and learning are studied. Students integrate knowledge of instructional design with microcomputer media development skills in designing, developing, and testing a computer-assisted learning lesson for an Ithaca College faculty member. Prerequisites: 225-10100, 225-11100, 225-15000, and 225-21000or 312-11100, 312-13800, or 312-15700. 3 credits. (Y)
225-39000 Selected Topics LA
Exploration and analysis of a specific area of communication. Topics vary based on student demand and on faculty expertise and research interest. Course content and pedagogical methods meet the College guidelines for liberal arts designation. May be repeated once. Not a production course. Total number of credits in any combination of 225-39000, 225-39010, 22x-41200, and 22x-41210 may not exceed 6. Prerequisites: Junior standing; others vary depending on the topic. Refer to Undergraduate Course Offerings each semester. 3 credits. (IRR)
225-39010 Selected Topics NLA
Exploration and analysis of a specific area of communication. Topics vary based on student demand and on faculty expertise and research interest. Course content and pedagogical methods do not meet the College guidelines for liberal arts designation. May be repeated once. Not a production course. Total number of credits in any combination of 225-39000, 225-39010, 22x-41200, and 22x-41210 may not exceed 6. Prerequisites: Junior standing; others vary depending on the topic. Refer to Undergraduate Course Offerings each semester. 3 credits. (IRR)
225-41200 Workshop in Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design NLA
Individual assignments designed to provide advanced applied experiences based on students' program and career goals. Specific projects may involve production or communication analysis and design; projects are determined jointly by the student and a faculty adviser and must have depart-mental approval. Students may take a second semester of this course with approval of the instructor. Total for 225-41200 and 225-49900 may not exceed 6 credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing. 1-6 credits. (F-S)
225-43400 Management of Organizational Communication, Learning, and Design NLA
An examination of principles and practices for managing people and facilities and creating policies to achieve program goals in various organizational contexts, including employee communication, public affairs and promotions, and training. Assignments and topics encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of organizational communication management and include case studies, simulations, and reviews of related research and trends. Enrollment limited to organizational communication, learning, and design majors and minors. Prerequisites: Senior standing. 3 credits. (S)
225-45000 Communication and Learning Technologies: Theory, Application, and Policy SS LA
An analysis of the theoretical bases of communication in organizational settings with a focus on the impact of communication technologies on organizational communication practices, as well as ethical issues. Prerequisites, organizational communication, learning, and design majors or minors: Senior standing. Prerequisites, others: Senior standing; permission of instructor. 3 credits. (F)
225-49000 Internship NLA
Jointly supervised work experience with a cooperating institution or organization in the field of communications, intended to motivate the intern toward professional growth through observation and participation, to provide an opportunity to meet active professionals, and to stimulate career planning. Skills and academic knowledge will be put into practice. May be repeated. Total may not exceed 12 credits, including London and Los Angeles internships. Enrollment limited to organizational communication, learning, and design majors or minors. Prerequisites: Junior standing; completion of the Park School internship procedures. 1-6 credits. (F-S)
225-49800 London Communications Internship NLA
A limited number of internships with cooperating institutions or organizations are available to communications majors. The jointly supervised work experience offers the opportunity to learn through observation and participation in a professional setting. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; completion of Park School internship procedures; approval of the dean in the semester preceding the London registration. Pass/fail only. 3-6 credits. (F-S) See "London Center."
225-49900 Independent Study LA
Intensive study under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Possible topics include instructional design and evaluation, organizational communication analysis and evaluation, and the adoption and evaluation of new technologies such as multimedia or teleconferencing. Comprehensive research paper (not project) is required. May be repeated for a total of no more than 6 credits; total of 225-49900 and 225-41200 may not exceed 6 credits. Enrollment limited to organizational communication, learning, and design majors. Prerequisites: Junior standing. 1-6 credits. (F-S)
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text: Dear colleague, As you may know, in conjunction with the "Second International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (AReS) - ARES 2007 conference, a number of workshops will be organised. It is my pleasure to invite you to submit workshop proposals. Workshop proposals should include the call for papers, the number of papers to be accepted, the contact person, etc. and sent to the Workshop Organizing Committee (tho@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) by September 10th 2006. Proceedings of the ARES 2007 workshops will be published by IEEE Computer Society Press. We apologie for multiple copies due to cross postings. Please send to interested colleagues and students. Best regards, Nguyen Manh Tho ARES 2007 Workshop Co-chair Call for Workshop Proposals -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Second International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security - ARES 2007 - "The International Security and Dependability Conference" April 10th – April 13th, 2007 Vienna University of Technology, Austria http://www.ares-conf.org http://www.ares-conference.eu --------------------------------------------------------------------- Conference =========== The 1st International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security conference (ARES 2006) has been succesfully organized in Vienna, AUSTRIA from April 20 to April 22, 2006 by the Technical University of Vienna in cooperation with the European Network and Security Agency (ENISA). We have attracted 250 participants for this conference with its 3 keynotes speakers and its 9 workshops held in conjunction with. In continuation of the successful 1st ARES conference, The Second International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security ("ARES 2007 – The International Security and Dependability Conference") will bring together researchers and practitioners in the area of IT-Security and Dependability. ARES 2007 will highlight the various aspects of security – with special focus on secure internet solutions, trusted computing, digital forensics, privacy and organizational security issues. ARES 2007 aims at a full and detailed discussion of the research issues of security as an integrative concept that covers amongst others availability, safety, confidentiality, integrity, maintainability and security in the different fields of applications. Important Dates ================ * Workshop Proposal: September, 10th 2006 * Submission Deadline: November, 19th 2006 * Author Notification: January, 7th 2007 * Author Registration: January, 21st 2007 * Proceedings Version: January, 21st 2007 Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: ==================================================== * Process based Security Models and Methods * Authorization and Authentication * Availability and Reliability * Common Criteria Protocol * Cost/Benefit Analysis * Cryptographic protocols * Dependability Aspects for Special Applications (e.g. ERP-Systems, Logistics) * Dependability Aspects of Electronic Government (e-Government) * Dependability administration * Dependability in Open Source Software * Designing Business Models with security requirements * Digital Forensics * E-Commerce Dependability * Failure Prevention * IPR of Security Technology * Incident Response and Prevention * Information Flow Control * Internet Dependability * Interoperability aspects * Intrusion Detection and Fraud Detection * Legal issues * Mobile Security * Network Security * Privacy-enhancing technologies * RFID Security and Privacy * Risk planning, analysis & awareness * Safety Critical Systems * Secure Enterprise Architectures * Security Issues for Ubiquitous Systems * Security and Privacy in E-Health * Security and Trust Management in P2P and Grid applications * Security and privacy issues for sensor networks, wireless/mobile devices and applications * Security as Quality of Service * Security in Distributed Systems / Distributed Databases * Security in Electronic Payments * Security in Electronic Voting * Software Engineering of Dependable Systems * Software Security * Standards, Guidelines and Certification * Survivability of Computing Systems * Temporal Aspects of Dependability * Trusted Computing * Tools for Dependable System Design and Evaluation * Trust Models and Trust Management * VOIP/Wireless Security Submission Guidelines ====================== Authors are invited to submit research and application papers following the IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Manuscripts style: two columns, single-spaced, including figures and references, using 10 fonts, and number each page. You can confirm the IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Author Guidelines at the following web page: URL: http://computer.org/cspress/instruct.htm The Web site for paper registration and electronic submission will be accessible from the first week of October 2006. Please refer to ARES website (http://www.ares-conf.org or http://www.ares-conference.eu) for update information. ARES 2007 Organizing Committee =============================== Honorary Co-Chairs ------------------- Norman Revell, Middlesex University, United Kingdom Roland Wagner, University of Linz, Austria General Co-Chairs ------------------ Guenther Pernul, University of Regensburg, Germany Makoto Takizawa, Tokyo Denki University, Japan Program Co-Chairs ------------------ Gerald Quirchmayr, University of Southern Australia, Australia A Min Tjoa, Vienna University of Technology, Austria Workshops Co-Chairs -------------------- Nguyen Manh Tho, Vienna University of Technology, Austria Abdelkader Hameurlain, University of Toulouse, France Leonard Barolli, Fukuoka Institute of Technology (FIT), Japan International Liaison Co-Chairs -------------------------------- Maria Wimmer, University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany Charles Shoniregun, University of East London, United Kingdom Publicity Chair ---------------- Vladimir Marik, Czech Technical University, Czech Republic Publication Chair ------------------ Monika Lanzenberger, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway Local Organizing Chairs ------------------------ Maria Schweikert, Vienna University of Technology, Austria Markus Klemen, Vienna University of Technology, Austria Programme Committee -------------------- See in ARES site (http://www.ares-conference.eu)


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TRENTON � A crowd of more than 100 gathered at the new Technical Trades Center at the Lenoir Community College Jones County Center last week to attend the ribbon cutting and celebration of the new facility.
TRENTON � A crowd of more than 100 gathered at the new Technical Trades Center at the Lenoir Community College Jones County Center last week to attend the ribbon cutting and celebration of the new facility.
LCC President Brantley Briley welcomed the guests and expressed the college�s appreciation to the Golden LEAF Foundation for its support.
�This facility was funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation and we appreciate their support for Lenoir Community College,� he said.
A $580,000 Golden LEAF community assistance grant was secured by LCC in October 2011, which funded Phase 3, the new Technical Trades Center. This new addition added 6,390 square feet to the current center.
Mark Sorrells, senior vice president of the Golden LEAF Foundation, praised the efforts of the college to provide training to the citizens of Jones County. He also recognized the efforts of the public school system and the county government.
LCC Jones County Center Director and Dean of Continuing Education Renee Sutton said the Jones County campus currently has 18,890 square feet, consisting of three workshops for gunsmithing and construction trades, two state of the art computer labs, two nurse aid labs, five classrooms and nine offices. The campus is also the host site for the Jones County JobLink Career Center.
The following programs of study will be offered at the new Technical Trades Center: Sustainability Technologies, Construction Trades, Welding, Plumbing, Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Electrical, HVAC, Machining, forklift training and OSHA training.
LCC Board of Trustees Carol Hood and Bobby Daughety, both of Jones County, recognized special guests and shared with the group the history of the center. LCC Board of Trustees Chairman Grady Bethel expressed his appreciation to those who attended.
Jones County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Emory told the group that just like the many things in the foundation that the building was built on, there were many things and people behind the foundation of the educational efforts in Jones County.
The Jones County Center began operation in the summer of 1973 with two classrooms and an office for the director. The unit was housed in the old Trenton Middle School. Before then, classes were held in homes, churches, community centers and schools around the county.
A request was made to the Jones County Board of County Commissioners for a budget to take care of the heat, lights, and janitorial supplies needed to run the facility. A $600 budget was set.
By the spring quarter of 1973-74 school year, two more classrooms were added and additional classes were held at the center. Classes continued to be held at various sites around the county.
From 1974 until 1984, the Board of Commissioners budgeted for various improvements and changes to the center.
In 1982-83, $1,000 was budgeted for improvements and used to partition the masonry shop into classroom space. Classes began in this building in 1982.
In the summer of 1984, the General Assembly granted LCC $100,000 to improve the facilities in Jones County. A house was purchased on N.C. 58 South and the first classes were held November 12, 1984. The building had 3,750 square feet. An addition was built in 1997, adding an additional 3,869 square feet, which included a welding shop and a nurse aid classroom.
Officials began working in 2006 to secure state and local funds to build a new campus in Jones County even though funding seemed elusive. The first phase included a 7,400 square foot building. The groundbreaking was held in June 2008. The ribbon cutting was held in December 2009. At that time Phase II was also opened, which included a vocational shop and three additional classrooms, adding an additional 5,100 square feet.
The $580,000 Golden LEAF Community Assistance Grant funded the Technical Trades Center.


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The Thomistic Studies Certificate is designed for people interested in a focused study of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas at the graduate level. The certificate is an 18-credit-hour program composed of six courses (three credits each) in philosophy. Ordinarily students will be currently in graduate programs at Aquinas Institute or one of the other consortium schools. This certificate can be completed concurrently with other degree programs.
The six courses will be offered in a three-year cycle of one course a semester. Some courses will be offered more frequently to allow for more admission points. Occasionally a summer course may be offered.
This concentration in Thomistic Studies will provide students of the consortium schools a unique opportunity for a sustained study of Thomas Aquinas in a Dominican theological context. Students with specialties in medieval philosophy and history will find that this program contributes significantly to their areas of interest. Theologians who may wish to round out their appropriation of early and contemporary theology will find this program helpful as well.
Thomas' synthesis of theology offers an ordered and comprehensive vision that enables students to think about how individual questions are related to the whole. Moreover, his method of addressing alternative answers rather than postulating only one stretches the thought process and models a methodology.
Much of Thomas Aquinas' thought provides foundational principles utilized in the Church's theology today. Observing the way Thomas incorporated the thought of his time into the questions of the Mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ gives some insight into the theological process, its strengths and limitations, throughout history.
To apply, contact the office of admissions and follow the instructions contained in the Application for Admission.
The 18 hours of required coursework are distributed as follows:
Certificate in Thomistic Studies Course Requirements
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Limiting UFS File system creation choice
My 4 hours of train today, permit me to work on FreeNAS:
- Replaced the 4 UFS choices for formatting an hard drive, by only one (EFI GPT with soft updates) and add the possibility to choose the minimum free space reserved (between 8% and 1%).
- Rename the Software RAID name on the WebGUI by replace "geom. Mirror†by "RAID 1â€, "geom. Concat†by "JBODâ€, etc…
- Continued to work on the FreeNAS presentation for the BSDCan2007
I've received a new language file: Russian, and a patch that permit to mount an ISO file directly from FreeNAS (But I think that I will add this feature after the 0.684b).
Next feature that I will works on:
Prevent the user to format an hard drive that is using in a software RAID volume.
And good news for blog reader…. As soon as the openssh-portable port will be fixed, I will release the 0.684b 🙂
I will try to prepare and AMD64 release too (but using QEMU64 under a 32bit PC is very slow).


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Looking for ways to spend your free time during the OTC? Here are guides to some of Houston's best restaurants, bars, clubs and sites, plus trails for running, which you'll need to do to work off all those margaritas.
Houston's most memorable barbecue joints are next door to Reliant Park or open every day during the conference. But they serve some of the best BBQ in the country, and it is worth your time to track down these mouth-watering plates of brisket.
If you don't have a car, these spots could be difficult to go to, but they'll offer you some of the best food in the city.
Like barbecue, Houstonians love their Tex-Mex. You'll find everything from classic Mexican food to innovative new Tex-Mex. You can also sample some of the best margaritas in the state.
Here are some of our favorite places to get the good stuff.
Houston has an unusually strong burger culture that has entered a sort of golden age, with fine new joints popping up every other month.
Here are the best of the best.
Guide to top burger specialists.
There are high-end steakhouses littered across the Houston area. Of course, you can find the national brands, such as Capital Grille, Smith & Wollensky, Morton's and Del Frisco's.
However, you can also find some local restaurants that'll serve you outstanding specialties that'll have you dreaming months from now.
Upscale dining and drinking
Houston's got great barbecue and Tex-Mex,, but the Bayou City also has its fair share of upscale dining.
Whether you like sushi or something more innovative, Houston can satisfy all your tastebuds. By the time you leave, you'll know what it means to eat and drink like a king and queen.
Here are some of the finest posh drinking and dining spots.
Six best places to eat or drink.
Houston's more unusual attractionsOne of the things visitors may notice about Houston is its variety. Giant brick homes overshadowing modest frame houses. A sleek restaurant next to a dumpy auto shop.
You'll also find some of the most unusual attractions in U.S., including a home made complete of beer cans. You can also find presidential heads on the side of the freeway and cars that'll make you scratch your head.
Houston-area attractions are anything but predictable
You've arrived in Houston during the most dynamic time on record for the city's restaurant scene, and you won't be disappointed.
This past year has seen the debut of enough high-profile spots to rattle the pecking order, grab national attention and give you something to brag about when you go back home.
Find Houston's best restaurants.
Best spots to drink in Houston
Whether you are looking for a craft beer or a cocktail, Houston bars are more than up to the challenge. You'll find everything from iconic icehouses to classic cocktail bars.
Best of all, you won't be disappointed by the beer or the booze
Best of the bars: where to drink it all in.
Looking to see a band?
We know OTC attendees can't/won't/shouldn't spend all their time here attending to business. It wouldn't be healthy. Remember what they say about all work and no play?
So get out and take advantage of the city's diverse music venues. You can catch some local acts or see some popular bands, such as The Killers.
Here's a look at the acts playing over the next four days …
Best places to go for a run
Don't settle for a hotel fitness room or a run along a freeway feeder road.
Houston has scenic parks and trails that offer peaceful respites from long days of networking.
Here are a few suggestions organized geographically.
Sporting events in HoustonWhether you like soccer or baseball, you'll find some sporting event to soak up your down time in Houston.
You can check out baseball downtown or a college game just minutes from Reliant Park. Foreign visitors can also get a dose of soccer, too. Here are five recommendations for OTC visitors (especially if you come early or stay late):
Find the sporting events in Houston.


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|About SUPA
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Seattle Ukulele Players Association (SUPA) is a Washington nonprofit corporation founded in 2003 to promote fellowship, entertainment, performance and education among ukulele enthusiasts in the Puget Sound region.
SUPA meets the 2nd Sunday of most months at the Phinney Neighborhood Center. We meet in the Lower Building (6615 Dayton Ave N - map). This is the old brick school on Dayton Avenue and not the wooden blue building on Phinney Ave. Parking is available in the lower lot (east) off 67th Street. Accessible entrance is on the east side of the building on Dayton Avenue.


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'Although its SYSmark 2004 scores were very impressive, the laptop sustained only 1 hour 58 minutes on our BatteryMark tests.'
'17-inch wide screen'
'discrete graphics processor are sacrifices some multimedia mavens won't be willing to make.'
'The system is fully-loaded with connectivity options, including both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the 15.4in. widescreen display is also impressive.'
'Connectivity options are extensive to say the least, given that accompanying the four USB 2.0 ports, single FireWire, S-Video, 4-in-1 memory card reader, modem, 10/100 Ethernet, PS/2, serial and parallel ports is the now thankfully almost standard 802.11 b/g wireless adapter and Bluetooth.'
'Such a powerful PC'
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On the day Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork had surgery to repair his season-ending torn Achilles tendon, he released a statement thanking fans for their support and saying no one needs to feel sorry for him.
Wilfork said he is thankful to have the support of his fans and his wife, Bianca, and that he expects to make a full recovery.
"I just want to thank everyone for your support and encouragement," Wilfork wrote. "Bianca is making sure I see all of the comments I wish I could respond to everyone. But please know your words are heard. One thing I know is I signed up to play football. I don't regret anything that has happened and there is no need to feel sorry about it. I've been blessed to only have had one surgery prior to today and that was in high school. I know what signing up to play football means and I know the rewards and risks. This is my job and I will switch positions for now and play the role of patient but that is only temporary. I have so much confidence in our team and know that they will do great and I will be right besides them, maybe not in uniform but in all other ways. Thanks again."
The always classy Wilfork sounds like a man who expects to be ready to play in 2014. The Patriots will miss him until then.


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Young adults with cancer face unique challenges | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Every year in the US, more than 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer. Many young adult patients find coping with cancer particularly challenging because of the way it disrupts their lives, changes relationships and affects college or career.
Meet one young breast cancer patient and hear from clinical psychologist Karen Fasciano, PsyD, director of the Young Adult Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about challenges faced by young adults coping with cancer. More on the Young Adult Program: http://www.dana-farber.org/Adult-Care/Treatment-and-Support/Patient-and-...


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Located in the old west town of Winthrop Washington next to the Methow River and Mac Lloyd Park, the Barn is the Methow Valley's largest meeting and banquet facility. As a community center, we offer an internet hot spot, certified kitchen, a new sound system and remote controlled projection screen.
The Barn Association provides a venue to the public for year round events. Consider us for your conference, wedding, meeting, fundraiser or large party.
PO Box 241 51 N. Hwy 20 Winthrop, Washington 98862 (509) 996-2117