text:
Champions League quarter-final predictions
The draw for the last eight of the Champions League was made this morning, but it has left us with more questions than answers when it comes to guessing who will be crowned kings of Europe.
The two teams that were probably holding their breath during the draw were Malaga and Galatasaray. I consider both of these teams to be the dark horses of the tournament and, in my opinion, both drew nasty opponents.
Don't expect either of these two teams to roll over and play dead, though, as they will most certainly try their best to continue on their quest for European domination.
Here are the match-ups for the last eight and what teams we should expect to make it to the semi-finals.
Real Madrid v Galatasaray
This is most certainly a David versus Goliath match-up but I expect it to be a thriller. Real Madrid have much more talent and skill behind the ball, but I think Real Madrid lack motivation.
After what seemed like a rather fortunate red card against Manchester United in the round of sixteen, Madrid were able to come back and take the second leg with ease. However, Jose Mourinho admitted "the better side lost" and it was true. Galatasaray, on the other hand, should not be seen as a pushover and are flying high right now. The Turkish side took down Schalke during midweek to keep their dream of being European champions alive. This isn't the time for the Turkish club to get a swelled head and dwell on past victories as they must focus on the giant they face in the future.
Prediction: Real Madrid will win this match but it is going to take them two legs. Galatasaray are a solid club but Madrid just have too much attacking power for them to handle and they will go crashing out not with style but with a sense of accomplishment knowing that they can step up to the table and play with the big boys.
Real Madrid to win 3-1 on aggregate.
Malaga v Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund, the German double winners, seemed to have their hands full in the last leg with Shakhtar Donetsk but proved otherwise. They dismantled Shakhtar with ease in the return leg of the contest, defeating them 3-0.
Malaga, on the other hand, overturned their first-leg deficit to win 2-0 in the return leg. This won't be the tight affair that everyone thinks that it will be. Will Malaga have enough gas in the tank to handle Dortmund over two legs? Can Dortmund finish off their opponents over one leg and rest easy for the second?
My answer to both of these questions is no. This is Champions League football and anything is possible.
Prediction: This is a no-brainer for me, it has to be Borussia Dortmund. I have a feeling that Malaga won't be able to handle the German double winners of last season. Dortmund have too much pace and a lot of confidence coming into this game.
Dortmund to win 3-0 in the first leg and 1-0 in the second.
PSG v Barcelona
This is what I call a slugfest. One team is feeling comfortable in the competition and the other found it's edge with an amazing comeback victory.
Although Barca's comeback did seem imminent seeing as they haven't lost at home in their last 19 UEFA Champions League matches, it gives them the confidence to move forward, both in their league ties as well as the Champions League.
PSG have been riding a high all season long with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and now with David Beckham in their corner. Barca's confidence could be popped should PSG take a hold of this tie in the first leg. PSG must win the battle in the midfield and contain Lionel Messi if they wish to even dream of winning this last eight matchup.
Prediction: It will come down to who makes that one mistake in either of the legs. The important thing is PSG must keep their heads and that includes Ibrahimovic. Any dumb mistakes by him will cost his team a shot at Champions League glory and will only improve Barcelona's chances. At this point it could go either way but I think that PSG will pull it off.
0-0 after the first leg and then 3-2 PSG in the second.
Bayern Munich v Juventus
Juventus had the easier round of sixteen tie out of anyone when they drew Scottish side Celtic, who were dismantled with ease. Not to knock the Scots but they were outclassed and outplayed. I still congratulate them on making it to the round of sixteen after making it out of their tough group.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, almost slipped up while taking on a pesky Arsenal side that almost found its way through to the last eight but came up a goal shy and were sent home because of the away goal difference. Now it is time for Bayern to start firing on all cylinders because Juventus will hold nothing back. This is the best Juventus side that I have ever seen; they are balanced, in sync, and at the moment very, very dangerous.
I wouldn't be surprised if Juve manage to bag an away goal or two to keep things interesting. For Bayern, they must stay on their toes and focus on the game. Bastian Schweinsteiger will be in this match for both legs seeing he missed the second leg against the Gunners with the yellow card accumulation.
Prediction: I expect this to be a tight affair and I believe that it could go all the way to penalties. I must give the edge to Juventus, though. Bayern slipped up against Arsenal allowing them to score two goals and only squeaking by on the away goals rule. Sorry, Bayern, but that doesn't make me buy into the fact that you have what it takes to make it the final four.
Juventus to win over two legs, 3-2 on aggregate.
DISCLAIMER: This article has been written by a member of the GiveMeFootball Writing Academy and does not represent the views of GiveMeFootball.com or SportsNewMedia.The views and opinions expressed are solely that of the author credited at the top of this article. GiveMeFootball.com and SportsNewMedia do not take any responsibility for the content of its contributors.News Now - Sport News


text: What is the best size water heater to use for a Cowen uncapper? I have looked at the 6 gallon and that seems to be about right. Also, does anyone have experience with what type of circulation pump would work best for this setup. I will also have a wax melter hooked up at the same time with water running through it as well.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
(VirtualWiFi is an old project, and we started working on it in 2002. We are not actively working on this project since 2006, and will not be supporting this software at Microsoft Research. Thanks for your interest. However, the software and code will still be available for you to play around with. Also, check out the supported VirtualWiFi OIDs in Windows 7.)
VirtualWiFi (previously known as MultiNet) is a virtualization architecture for wireless LAN (WLAN) cards. It abstracts a single WLAN card to appear as multiple virtual WLAN cards to the user. The user can then configure each virtual card to connect to a different wireless network. Therefore, VirtualWiFi allows a user to simultaneously connect his machine to multiple wireless networks using just one WLAN card. This new functionality introduced by VirtualWiFi enables many new applications, which were not possible earlier using a single WLAN card. For example,
We have explored several other applications of VirtualWiFi. The first application is called Client Conduit, which is a very useful tool for fault diagnosis and recovery in Wireless LANs. Client Conduit is a tool that provides a thin pipe of communication for disconnected clients to exchange diagnosis information with the back end servers. The thin pipe is achieved by running VirtualWiFi on the connected clients. These clients dynamically connect to disconnected clients over an ad hoc network, and send messages from them to the back end servers. VirtualWiFi enables this thin pipe without requiring the connected client to explicitly disconnect from the infrastructure network. A more detailed description of Client Conduit can be found in the paper titled: "Architecture and Techniques for Diagnosing Faults in IEEE 802.11 Infrastructure Networks".
The second application of VirtualWiFi that increases the capacity of wireless ad hoc networks using orthogonal channels is called Slotted Seeded Channel Hopping (SSCH). SSCH uses VirtualWiFi to virtualize a wireless card with as many instances as the number of orthogonal channels. It then connects each virtual wireless card on a different orthogonal channel. Furthermore, SSCH proposes a novel scheme of partial synchronization that can be used with VirtualWiFi. The details of the SSCH protocol are described in another paper, titled: "SSCH: Slotted Seeded Channel Hopping for Capacity Improvement in IEEE 802.11 Ad-Hoc Wireless Networks".
The third application of VirtualWiFi is called WiFiProfiler, which enables clients to cooperatively diagnose the root cause of various wireless problems. Clients, including the ones that are disconnected from the WLAN, use VirtualWiFi to form an information plane, which is different from the data plane (the WLAN). All clients then exchange configuration information over this information plane and use this information to diagnose the root cause of various wireless failures. The details of this idea are described in a technical paper, titled: "WiFiProfiler: Cooperative Diagnosis in Wireless LANs".
We have implemented VirtualWiFi on Windows XP. The current version is a prototype implementation of VirtualWiFi, and we are in the process of making our software more robust to include more features. Your comments are very welcome.
(VirtualWiFi is an old project, and we started working on it in 2002. We are not actively working on this project since 2006, and will not be supporting this software at Microsoft Research. Thanks for your interest. However, the software and code will still be available for you to play around with. Also, check out the supported VirtualWiFi OIDs in Windows 7.)
Download VirtualWiFi. This bundle contains:
VirtualWiFi software is also available as part of the Academic Resource Toolkit. In addition to VirtualWiFi, this toolkit has the Mesh Connectivity Layer (MCL) software. MCL was developed as part of the Mesh Networking Project in the Networking Group at Microsoft Research.
The current version of VirtualWiFi does not implement some features. Please keep checking this page for updates. The features not implemented in this release of VirtualWiFi are:
Following are the prerequisites for using VirtualWiFi:
To install VirtualWiFi, open the command prompt, go to the directory where you unzipped the VirtualWiFi binaries, and type:
Remember to press "Continue" if prompted for driver signing. If you face problems, refer to the VirtualWiFi installation FAQ.
To uninstall VirtualWiFi, open the command prompt, go to the directory where you unzipped the VirtualWiFi binaries, and type: "VirtualWiFi uninstall"Note that the wireless card over which you installed VirtualWiFi should be plugged in and enabled for uninstall to be successful. If you face problems, refer to the VirtualWiFi uninstallation FAQ.
A correct installation of VirtualWiFi should do the following:
A screen snapshot after installing VirtualWiFi shows the checked VirtualWiFi attribute for the Orinoco wireless card. It also shows the VirtualWiFi Virtual Miniport named "VirtualWiFi_IS_rover", since the card was in IS mode, and the ssid was "rover". (Note that for better viewing of this figure, you might want to watch it in its original size.)
The instructions on this page assume that you have correctly installed VirtualWiFi using the steps described in the VirtualWiFi install section.
If we were connected to an infrastructure network called rover, and wanted simultaneous connectivity to an ad hoc network with ssid VirtualWiFi, with non-adaptive switching, and a switch time of 500 ms for the infrastructure network, then our sequence of commands would be as follows:
In the screen snapshot after running the above commands, we see two new virtual adapters, with the following names: VirtualWiFi IS rover and VirtualWiFi AH MultiNet corresponding to the two networks. The task manager also shows the service, and the corresponding executable VirtualWiFiSvc.exe, which is created and started by the installer. The name of the service is VirtualWiFiService.
The following tests could be used to verify the correct operation of VirtualWiFi:
VirtualWiFi works over the latest drivers of these wireless cards:
VirtualWiFi worked over all the cards we tried. Let us know if VirtualWiFi does not work over any IEEE 802.11 card. To find out if your card supports VirtualWiFi, install VirtualWiFi and try the verification steps described in the VirtualWiFi Install section.
The following are required on the machine used for building VirtualWiFi:
At this point, copy the VirtualWiFi sources. Unzip the contents to a directory, and go to that directory in the Windows XP Checked or Free build environment in DDK.Run build -ceZ, and this should compile the entire VirtualWiFi tree. Copy the following files required for installing VirtualWiFi to one directory:
We have provided a file called "copyobjchkfiles.bat" that will copy all the sys, dll and exe files into a directory called "installfiles".
The VirtualWiFi source tree comprises the following directories:
Q: Why do we need VirtualWiFi? Why not use one wireless card for each network?
A: Using multiple cards will cost you more money and what is worse is that your machine will consume more energy (battery power). Also, in most legacy laptops, it is cumbersome to fit multiple cards.
Q: Could you briefly describe the working of VirtualWiFi?
A: The VirtualWiFi virtualization architecture exposes multiple virtual adapters, one for each wireless network to which connectivity is desired. It then uses a network hopping scheme that switches the wireless card across the desired wireless networks. The goal is to make the switching transparent to the user, such that he feels connected on all the wireless networks.
Q: Briefly, how is VirtualWiFi implemented?
A: VirtualWiFi is implemented as an NDIS intermediate driver, and a user-level service in Windows XP. VirtualWiFi interacts with the card device driver at the lower end, and network protocols at the upper end. The buffering protocol is implemented in the kernel, while the switching logic is implemented as a user-level service.
Q: Why not use a different design of VirtualWiFi, where we queue packets, and switch to the network over which the packet in the head of the queue is to be sent?
A: Switching the wireless card to another network incurs a significant overhead. Incurring this overhead for every packet will significantly degrade the performance of VirtualWiFi.
Q: Why does VirtualWiFi have to switch across different networks? Can't nodes receive packets from other networks, if it is promiscuous mode?
A: Different networks could be on physically different channels. In such a case, nodes might not receive packets from other networks, even in promiscuous mode. Furthermore, if a node is not associated on a network, it is in media disconnected state, and will be unable to send any packets on the network. Therefore, VirtualWiFi has to switch and associate to a network in order to send and receive packets on it.
Q: What all is implemented in the current version of VirtualWiFi software?
A: The current version of the VirtualWiFi software allows a user to connect a WLAN card to multiple wireless networks. It dynamically adapts to the switching delay incurred by a wireless card, independent of the manufacturer. It also does not require manual intervention for assigning IP addresses on individual networks. Furthermore, this version of VirtualWiFi also provides users with a command-line interface to dynamically add and remove connectivity to a network. The adaptive scheduling technique described in the paper is also implemented.
Q: What all is NOT implemented in the current version of VirtualWiFi software?
A: However, some features of VirtualWiFi have only been prototyped, and not included in this release. In particular, the idea of using PSM and remote node buffering is not implemented. Users will notice hooks in the driver code to provide remote node buffering, but our user-level service currently does not support it. Similarly, although the VirtualWiFi kernel module has support for multiple WLAN cards, the VirtualWiFi service does not support it yet. Finally, we have not yet included support for WEP and 802.1X in the current VirtualWiFi software release.
Q: Is VirtualWiFi specific to IEEE 802.11, or can it be used with other schemes such as HomeRF, Bluetooth, etc.?
A: We believe that the VirtualWiFi idea can be applied to any standard. However, we have only tested our system with IEEE 802.11 cards.
Q: Can VirtualWiFi connect to two networks, such that one is IEEE 802.11a and the other is 802.11b?
A: Yes, if the underlying wireless card supports it. However, switching an A,B wireless card across the modes incurs a higher switch time, and will adversely affect the performance of VirtualWiFi.
Q: What is the time taken by a card to switch to another wireless network?
A: This number varies across cards. It also varies across networks, and across ad hoc and infrastructure networks. In our experience, switching delays vary from 100 ms to 600 ms across commercial cards. Over special Native WiFi cards, this delay was a few tens of ms. Ideally, as has been pointed out by recent research in solid state circuits, and the values that have been used in our SSCH paper, this switching delay should be of the order of 100 micro seconds.
Q: I am having problems installing VirtualWiFi. An error report comes up when I run "VirtualWiFi install". No virtual miniport as shown in the screen snapshot comes up in the Network Connections window. However, there is an unchecked VirtualWiFi attribute in the properties of my wireless card. How should I fix this problem?
Q: The device name of my wireless card does not have any keywords mentioned in the prerequisites. How do I use VirtualWiFi?
A: Copy the VirtualWiFi source code to a local directory. Open notifyob\notify.cpp, and in the lines 758-771, add for any word in your Wireless adapter, and include it in the condition. Note that this word should not be in any other network adapter. Recompile, and install VirtualWiFi. Read the documentation for building the binaries from the VirtualWiFi sources, and compile the software. You are all set!
Q: I see an extra virtual adapter for my Ethernet adapter?
A: Verify that none of the adapters in the "Network Connections" window of XP have a keyword mentioned for wireless adapters. If so, remove it as described in the previous answer.
Q: The installation just exits without any messages, but VirtualWiFi is not installed. Why does this happen?
A: This could happen due to three reasons. Firstly, check to see that you have administrative privileges on your machine. Secondly, VirtualWiFi will not be installed if your card is currently not connected to any network. Connect your card to any desired network before installing VirtualWiFi. The third reason is as follows. We have noticed this sympton on some machines, which occurs when VirtualWiFi is being installed for the first time on the machine. In such a case, you should do the following to overcome the problem. Go to Start->Control Panel->Network Connections->Wireless Connection, then right click to go to Properties->Install->Protocol->Have Disk and go to the directory where you have unzipped the binaries. Press "Continue" when asked about driver signing. Once installed, uninstall VirtualWiFi by going to Properties of the Wireless Adapter, or using "VirtualWiFi uninstall". After uninstalling VirtualWiFi, subsequent installations can be done automatically using the "VirtualWiFi.exe install" command described in the install section.
Q: During installation I get an error message saying "couldn't create service. The service has been marked for deletion". How do I get over it?
A: Do a "VirtualWiFi uninstall". Then go the Task Manager, and kill VirtualWiFiSvc.exe. The install after this should work.
Q: Why does VirtualWiFi not work with my card?
A: VirtualWiFi will not work over cards whose drivers don't forward packets that have a source address. This functionality is required since VirtualWiFi virtual miniports already have a MAC address. Another reason VirtualWiFi could fail is when the wireless card does not support packet filters NDIS_PACKET_TYPE_DIRECTED and NDIS_PACKET_TYPE_BROADCAST.
Q: The "VirtualWiFi install" command never completes. It gets to a point, and continues to wait.
A: This happens on non-English versions of XP. You will have to manually install VirtualWiFi as described in the answer to the next question.
Q: Is there a manual way of installing VirtualWiFi, not through VirtualWiFi.exe?
A: Yes. Stop Wireless Zero Config, and then go to Start->Control Panel->Network Connections->Wireless Connection, then right click to go to Properties->Install->Protocol->Have Disk and then point to the directory where you unzipped the VirtualWiFi Binaries. Click on "Continue" when warned about driver signing. This will install VirtualWiFi. Rename the added virtual miniport to "VirtualWiFi MM SSID" where MM is the mode, and SSID is the current network SSID. Then install the VirtualWiFi service using: "VirtualWiFiSvc.exe -install". Finally, for VirtualWiFi to work correctly across reboots, add an entry for network name, i.e. "VirtualWiFi MM SSID" in C:\Windows\VirtualWiFiData.txt.
Q: Why am I unable to uninstall VirtualWiFi? The uninstall command seems to hang.
A: This will happen if the VirtualWiFi service is not running. To start the service, either run "net start VirtualWiFiService", OR "VirtualWiFiSvc.exe -start". If VirtualWiFi Service is not installed, you could install it using "VirtualWiFiSvc.exe -install".
Q: Is there a manual way to uninstall VirtualWiFi?
A: Yes. Go to Start->Control Panel->Network Connections->Wireless Connection, right click and and go to Properties. Click on VirtualWiFi Miniport Driver, and click Uninstall. Note that the VirtualWiFi Service should be running at this time. Once the driver is uninstalled, you should remove the service, by executing "net stop VirtualWiFiService"", followed by "VirtualWiFiSvc.exe -remove".
Q: I am unable to uninstall VirtualWiFi. Nothing seems to work. Is there a brute force method?
A: Yes. Go to the Windows registry using Start->Run->"regedit". Note that you will be modifying the registry at your own risk. It is always better to save a copy of the registry before modifying it. From the registry, look for all entries having VirtualWiFi, and delete them. This is better done in safe mode. Also run "VirtualWiFiSvc.exe -remove" to remove the service. We have provided an easier way to delete these registry entries. Follow these steps: (i) Run "VirtualWiFi uninstall" (ii) Reboot your machine (iii) Run "RegDelete". Note you will have to delete one entry manually, which is prompted by RegDelete. (iv) Reboot, and you are all set! However, please use RegDelete carefully. Check carefully the entries that RegDelete prompts! It should not belong to another program, and correspond to README.txt in the RegEdit directory under Sources.
Q: If VirtualWiFi automatically determines the switch time of a card, why is the switch time used in VirtualWiFi.exe changeparams important?
A: Think of this value as a timeout value for switching a card to another network. Even if VirtualWiFi is unable to associate to another network, it still buffers packets sent on that network. These packets will be freed, only when the switch timeout is exceeded. In most cases, the timeout value used by default works well, and need not be changed.
Q: What is a good number for the switch time to use in VirtualWiFi.exe changeparams?
A: This number varies across different cards, and across different implementations. For a Lucent card, you could use numbers around 400 ms to switch to an ad hoc network, and 500 ms to switch to an IS network. For Compaq WLAN cards, this number was worse, around 650 ms to switch to an IS network. Overall, our suggestion is to try a safe number.
Q: How do I find out the time my card takes to switch to a network?
A: We found this value using Airopeek, which is a wireless sniffer. However, you do not have to use this expensive tool. An easier way to measure this number is using the utility we provide with our distribution of VirtualWiFi, called VirtualWiFihelper.exe. The command VirtualWiFihelper.exe -op getCardSwitchTime gives the time taken by the card to switch to a network.
Q: Why does the card seem not to connect/stay on a network?
A: You should try increasing the switch time using "VirtualWiFi changeparams -switch ". Also make sure the wireless zero config is turned off, and you are able to connect to the network. A way to check for connectivity is by following these steps. Firstly, turn off the VirtualWiFi service, using "net stop VirtualWiFiService". Then, turn on Wireless Zero Configuration, and try connecting to your network. Once you are done testing, turn off Zero Configuration, and turn on the VirtualWiFi service.
Q: Why do you ask me to stop wireless zero configuration service, and other wireless adapter utilities?
A: These utilities interact with the wireless card, and try to force connectivity to their preferred networks. This might interfere with the correct operation of VirtualWiFi.
Q: Why did my ad hoc network get a DHCP address, and not an autoconfig address?
A: In our current implementation of VirtualWiFi, all packets arriving at a wireless card are forwarded to the currently active virtual adapter. As soon as you start VirtualWiFi over an ad hoc network, the virtual adapter starts a DHCP request. In the non-VirtualWiFi scenario the card will get an autoconfig address after the DHCP request fails. If you started another network before the DHCP request timed out, it is possible for the card to receive a DHCP reply from another network and forward it to the incorrect virtual adapter. We suggest that the user wait for an ad hoc network to get a valid autoconfig address before it adds another network.
Q: Will VirtualWiFi work when I reboot, or unplug and replug my card?
A: Yes. It will automatically work after reboot. However, after an unplug and replug, you will have to manually restart the service using: "net stop VirtualWiFiService", followed by "net start VirtualWiFiservice".
Q: How does removing a network work across machine reboots?
A: On rebooting the machine, VirtualWiFi starts connecting to all networks, including the ones that were removed. You should explicitly add the networks you had removed, and remove them again to get back to a consistent state.
Q: My VirtualWiFi adapter always shows connectivity in the Network Connections window. Does it mean that my underlying card is able to successfully switch to that network?
A: No. VirtualWiFi stops MEDIA_DISCONNECT messages from going up (read paper for details). So, you will be unable to monitor the state of the network by looking at the Network Connections window. We recommend using "VirtualWiFihelper.exe -op getSSID" to check if VirtualWiFi is able to connect to a network.
Q: Is there a manual way, other than using VirtualWiFi.exe, to add a network?
A: Yes. First stop the VirtualWiFi Service by using "net stop VirtualWiFiService. Then connect your wireless card to the network you want to add, and do the following: Go to Start->Control Panel->Network Connections->Wireless Adapter, right click to go to Properties. Then high "VirtualWiFi Miniport Driver", and go to its properties. Click on "Add a Miniport", and press Continue if prompted for Driver Signing. Change the name of the newly added virtual miniport in the Network Connections window and make an entry in C:\Windows\VirtualWiFiData.txt. Then start the VirtualWiFi Service using "net start VirtualWiFiService", and your network has been added.
Q: Is there a manual way, other than using VirtualWiFi.exe, to remove a network?
A: Yes. Stop the VirtualWiFi Service. Go to Start->Control Panel->Network Connections->VirtualWiFi adapter you want to remove. Right click, and press Disable. Then, start the VirtualWiFi Service. This will remove the miniport.
Q: Why does DDK complain about undeclared SDK_INCLUDE_PATH when building the VirtualWiFi sources?
A: You need to define it to the path of SDK include files. Remember to handle blank spaces correctly. So, if on my machine SDK was installed in C:\Program Files\Win-SDK, then SDK_INCLUDE_PATH would be defined as C:\Progra~1\Win-SDK\include.
Q: How do I debug VirtualWiFi? Have you provided any hooks in the software?
A: The best way to debug VirtualWiFi is to use a Windows kernel debugger, such as Windbg. The code has DBGPRINT statements, with different verbosity level of debug messages to be printed. To debug the install/uninstall/addnetwork/removenetwork commands, you could use "VirtualWiFi.exe -v" instead of VirtualWiFi, for more debug output.
Q: Why is copyobjchkfiles.bat unable to copy files to the installfiles directory?
A: Depending on your settings, your obj directories in DDK might have a different name, for example objchk_wxp_x86, or something similar. Change objchk in copyobjchkfiles.bat to the directory in your setting. Copying will also not work if there is no directory called "installfiles". You should create this directory first. Finally, files with similar names in "installfiles" should not have read-only permissions. This will also cause the copy to fail.
Q: Why am I unable to replace vwifi.dll after recompiling it?
A: Uninstall VirtualWiFi, if installed. You might have to wait for a few minutes. Close the Network connections Window and retry. You should be successful.
Ranveer ChandraPhD Thesis, Cornell University, September 2005.
Ranveer Chandra, Paramvir Bahl and Pradeep BahlProceedings of IEEE Infocom 2004, Hong Kong, March 7-11, 2004.Infocom Presentation
Ranveer Chandra, Paramvir Bahl and Pradeep BahlDemo and Poster in ACM/USENIX MobiSys, San Francisco, May 5-8, 2003Poster in Mesh Networking Summit, Snoqualmie, WA, June 23-24, 2004
Paramvir Bahl, Pradeep Bahl and Ranveer ChandraMicrosoft Tech Report, MSR-TR-2003-46, June 2003
Atul Adya, Paramvir Bahl, Ranveer Chandra and Lili QiuProceedings of ACM Mobicom, Philadelphia, September 26-30, 2004.
Paramvir Bahl, Ranveer Chandra and John DunaganPoster in Mesh Networking Summit, Snoqualmie, WA, June 23-24, 2004
Paramvir Bahl, Ranveer Chandra and John DunaganProceedings of ACM Mobicom, Philadelphia, September 26-30, 2004.Mobicom Presentation
Ranveer Chandra, Venkata N. Padmanabhan and Ming ZhangProceedings of ACM/USENIX MobiSys, Uppsala, Sweden, June 19-22, 2006.MobiSys Presentation
Paramvir Bahl, Ranveer Chandra, Patrick P. C. Lee, Vishal Misra, Jitendra Padhye, Dan Rubenstein and Yan YuProceedings of ACM CoNEXT, Madrid, Spain, December 9-12, 2008.
This work has been done in collaboration with:
We have also worked with researchers at Microsoft Research on different applications of VirtualWiFi. In particular, we have worked with Atul Adya on Client Conduit, John Dunagan on SSCH, and Venkat Padmanabhan and Ming Zhang on WiFiProfiler.
VirtualWiFi received some press coverage in late October, 2005. Some of the articles are linked below:
Chief Scientist Microsoft Azure Global
Distinguished Scientist, Director Mobility & Networking Research


text:
You must login before you can run this tool.
[Illinois]: Fish classification using back-propagation
Trains a three-layered network of sigmoidal units using back-propagation to classify fish according to their lengths
Version 1.0aw - published on 18 Mar 2015
doi:10.4231/D3FN10T0V cite this
This tool is closed source.
Published on
Cite this work
Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Anastasio, T. J. (2009). Tutorial on neural systems modeling. Sinauer Associates, Incorporated.


text:
Monday, October 24, 2011 is Food Day, but Charlie Arnott, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, notes that every day is food day. "We want to continue to promote access to abundant and affordable food, which comes from many systems," he says. "And consumers have the right to expect farmers , food companies, restaurants and grocery stories to act responsibility."
Speaking with Farm Progress last Friday ahead, Arnott notes that the variety of foods and the good nutrition offered is available from any grocery store; and the consumer has the choices available to pick food that is consistent with their values and their budget. "People may have a different set of values, and that's OK, we celebrate all of those," he notes.
Created by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day's honorary co-chairs include Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. The event is backed by a variety of anti-hunger advocates, physicians, authors and a wide variety of groups.
Arnott, whose group is not listed as a partner organization to the event, notes that Food Day is an opportunity to talk about what food producers are doing. "We're producing more food today using fewer resources than ever before," he says. "The new interest in food provides an opportunity we haven't had in agriculture. We need to see this as an opportunity to try to engage the conversation."
A visit to the FoodDay.org website might be an eye opener for today's commercial farmers, with coverage of the "eat real" approach. However, being aware of the issues will help farmers better engage the discussion in a positive way.
Arnott notes that suburbanites and city residents may be living on land that was used for farming in 1960. "We're farming 10 million fewer acres than we did back then, but there's more to be done," Arnott says. "We need to support those responsible systems that farmers are using."
Food Day organizers ask that consumers consider these six principles:
* Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods.
* Support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness.
* Expand access to food and alleviate hunger.
* Protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms.
* Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids.
* Support fair conditions for food and farm workers.
As the discussions surrounding food day continue, consider your role as a farmer in that discussion, and how you might engage the conversation.
If you're on Twitter, check out the hashtag #foodday and #foodday365 (you'll find more farmers with the #foodday365 tag since food is a year-round business). And check out these Food Day related blogs and resources:
Kansas Grains Blog on Food Day
US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance
Best Food Facts from the Center for Food Integrity - Arnott's group


text:
You may submit a voter registration at the same time you apply for a driver license by completing the voter registration area on the application. You may also register to vote online. Your voter registration must be received by the county recorder at least 29 days before the election for you to be eligible to vote.
There is no fee to register to vote. You are not required to register to vote to obtain a license. To register, you must meet be
Additionally, if you have been convicted of a felony, your civil rights must have been restored.
Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact Us
Copyright © Arizona Department of Transportation – All rights reserved.


text:
Seriously serious about running
It may be strange to think that I have ever been any other way about running, but the fact of the matter is, my racing has always been about short terms goals. I have always seen my running as something I want to do perpetually for a long time, but my racing has always been only on the micro scale. I never thought in terms of how my workout today might lay groundwork for a breakthrough in 3 years. Since I switched over to ultras, I have raced so often that my mind has never had to really plan longer than 3-6 months out. I have thrived and developed through intense 8-10 weeks of training at a time. I build on one race to leverage another, but the goals are always close at hand and readily upon me before I have time to even think about it.
After my recent success at NYC marathon and the Olympic Trials, I am chomping at the bit to see what I can develop into as a runner. I am eager to see what kind of runner I can become. I am back training intensely when many of my fellow competitors from the Trials are only now just considering going back to serious running. I have new goals and am pushing myself towards them. I am focusing back on the details and working on new ways to develop myself as a runner. I am all in.
Last week, after asking my coach Howard to up the intensity and difficulty of my key workouts, I was treated to more butt kicking than I have ever experienced. I ran so hard in my key workouts that I finished them completely drained and spent. I had moments where I bordered on wanting to puke or give up or fall apart but made it through. It was intensely satisfying and I am excited to do this tough kind of work.
And then yesterday afternoon, I had one of the worst runs of my life. I felt dead, I felt drained. My legs felt disembodied and I couldn't get my head right. I let it stress me out because with a short training cycle, every day and every decision feels so much more important. I spent a good amount of time contemplating how I was feeling, what my problem was, and generally just beat myself up about it. I finished the run and was worried that my important workout today would be compromised by fatigue or soreness that seemed to wrack my body.
When I woke up this morning, I felt a lot better and set out to my hill repeats up Strawberry Hill. Howard had 6 repeats planned for me, but being the glutton (mileage/intensity) that I am I was thinking that I would try and do more if I felt good. I started the workout and felt fine. Not good, not bad, just fine. And then I had an epiphany: Sometimes you just have to get in there and do the work. Some workouts are just building blocks for the long term goals. Every workout, run, decision is not a make or break. I realized that this workout didn't need to be a perfect one, it didn't need to be a breakthrough one, it didn't need to be THE workout. Instead, I realized that it was about getting my hands dirty and digging in, a building block for the future. I realized that I had put too much pressure on myself in individual workouts or decisions because I was not seeing the long term plan. I forgot that gardens take time to grow.
After my run, I was reading an article by Greg McMilan about Traits of a Successful Runner and this quote jumped off the page:
We have a saying in our Olympic training team that you must train consistently for two straight years -- no unscheduled interruptions due to injury or illness -- to even begin to see how good you can be. This reality applies to all of us. A year of consistent running is more beneficial than a few stellar weeks of training.
I had been living in a constant state of a "few stellar weeks of training" mentality. I realized on my run today and upon reading this, that I am, in fact, amid a much bigger period of uninterrupted consistent training. I hadn't seen it before, but I was working for the bigger picture without even being able to clearly see it. Furthermore, I had skewed my mentality to focus on the importance of short-term gains.
I see now that, while I have short term running goals, speeding very quickly up to meet me, they are only a part of the plan and their importance should not overshadow the pursuit of long term development. In essence, by allowing myself to look at the big picture, I am relieving the pressure to achieve everything NOW, NOW,NOW (or soon, soon, soon). By seeing that I am working towards the big picture, both successes and failures feel much more like the gentle ebbing and flowing of the tide instead of gigantic 100 foot waves. I am released from feeling like I have to do everything perfect because I can see that somedays simply cutting myself some slack is as important as the hardest most lung burning workout.
I am all in, but now I see that being all in, doesn't necessarily mean being unbalanced or single minded. It means methodically doing the work, taking steps in the right direction and constantly cultivating the garden where the seeds of my future will grow.
Being all in, doesn't mean stopping your life, either. Cheers to that.


text:
Republicans insist that there's nothing particularly irresponsible about attaching demands to a debt ceiling hike, because under no scenario are we actually risking default on our debt. Everyone agrees that not paying our national debt coupon payments would be financially catastrophic, but conservatives point out that the U.S. government takes in far more money each day than it spends on interest payments. Ergo, all the Treasury needs to do is "prioritize" payments, so that bondholders get paid first.
However, if you follow the GOP's line on this, then Obama has an easy victory.
Let's talk about what prioritization actually entails.
The Bipartisan Policy Center looked at what we'd need to cut if the Treasury were to "prioritize" payments in favor of crucial things.
Here are the two scenarios they examined:
Scenario 1: If we chose to keep paying interest payments, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, tax refunds, military pay, and unemployment, then we'd have to stop paying defense vendors, veterans, the FBI, food/nutrition benefits, federal salaries, the FAA (air traffic controllers), etc.
Scenario 2: If we chose to keep paying interest payments, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, Veterans Benefits, Defense Vendors, Federal Salaries, etc., then we'd have to stop paying tax refunds, the FBI, the EPA, Air Traffic Control, and so forth.
You can see why this is an easy win for Obama.
As soon as you stopped paying, say, Air Traffic Control, the FBI, and tax refunds, the impasse would be resolved in just a couple of days, as you'd almost certainly get a clean debt ceiling hike right away. The scenario would be like a 1994-style government shutdown except the public would be 10x more furious, and the pressure on Boehner to bring a debt ceiling hike to a vote would be far larger.
We know that the GOP doesn't really want a traditional government shutdown (where they just refuse to pass a Continuing Resolution). That being said, Newt Gingrich, who was behind the 1994 shutdown has urged the GOP to fight on that front.
The big question then is, in a debt ceiling-induced shutdown, does the Treasury have the technical means to prioritize? The Treasury makes 100 million computerized payments in a month, and it's not clear that it will be easy to jump and not make some of the payments. And it would inspire lawsuits. So the logistical hurdles would be immense. But if it can be done, it's really an easy win for Obama. And it might have long-term benefits, in that bringing to the public a taste of what hardcore austerity would look like might frame the debate. People like balanced budgets in theory. Putting them into practice would be enlightening.
One issue that arises, as Mike Konczal has pointed out, is that tax revenue and interest payments are lumpy, and you might actually have days when the amount of revenue coming in doesn't match expenditures. This is where it might be useful, , as Interfluidity suggests, to have some smaller denomination platinum coins on hand to manage cash flow when things got tight.
Bottom line though: If there's no debt ceiling hike, and we instantly have to balance the budget, and we go into prioritization and have a major government shutdown, and people see all the services that stop functioning, the fight would be over fast.
SEE ALSO: We have seen a major turning point in the fight over the trillion dollar coin >


text:
Designer: Marti Michell
Quiltmaker: Harriett Fox
1/2 yard hand-dyed green (blocks)
1-1/4 yards mottled navy blue (blocks)
2-1/8 yards total assorted red, green, brown, white, and navy blue prints (blocks)
3/8 yard green floral (inner border)
1/4 yard mottled red (middle border)
1-1/3 yards blue floral (outer border, binding)
3-2/3 yards backing fabric
66" square batting
Finished quilt: 59-1/2" square
Finished block: 8" square
Quantities are for 44⁄45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. Measurements include 1/4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. {C}
Related Links:


text:
- Home »
- Compacta MT Bold Font
See preview compacta mt bold font and download this cool font for free. The font is classified as bold fonts. This font viewed 2649 times and downloaded 20 times. You can also downloads other fonts: Compacta LT Std Black, Compacta Plain, Compacta MT Bold, Compacta ICG Black, Compacta D OT Light Compress, Compacta P OT Black Outline for Windows and Mac at FreakFonts.com. If you like this font don't forget share them with you friends!
Views: 2649
Downloads: 20
Size: 0 Kb
Style: Bold Fonts
Version: Version 001.003
Font Family: Compacta Mt
Format: True Type (TTF)
File: Compacta_MT_Bold.ttf
Font has been removed by request of copyright owner.
You may also like related fonts in .ttf and .otf format.
Compacta LT Std Black Added: 2014-03-31 09:30:01
Compacta Plain Added: 2014-01-06 02:20:01
Compacta MT Bold Added: 2013-12-18 09:30:01
Compacta ICG Black Added: 2013-12-26 16:30:02
Compacta D OT Light Compress Added: 2014-04-01 04:10:02
Compacta P OT Black Outline Added: 2013-10-14 22:49:08
Compacta Italic Plain Added: 2014-03-17 12:20:01
Compacta Bold Italic Bt Added: 2014-02-28 12:30:01
Compacta Black Bt Added: 2014-03-06 20:00:01
Compacta LET Added: 2014-03-21 11:10:01
Compacta Bt Added: 2014-03-16 23:50:01
Compacta LT Std Light Added: 2014-03-17 21:00:01
Compacta P OT Black Added: 2014-04-05 10:30:02
Compacta ICG Black Italic Added: 2013-12-22 07:40:01
Compacta D Added: 2013-12-30 00:30:02
Compacta ICG Bold Added: 2014-01-13 11:10:01
Compacta PEEBla Added: 2014-04-05 13:50:01
Compacta ICG Italic Added: 2014-02-21 18:40:01
Compacta LT Std Light Cm Added: 2014-04-03 05:40:02
Compacta ICG Light Italic Added: 2014-03-01 16:00:01
Home | Popular | New | Random | Advanced Search
If you are a copyright owner, and you see that you work has been uploaded with the violation of the copyright, please contact us. Such material will be blocked immediately.


text:
[Welcome back to the Damn, I Wish I Thought of That! newsletter. This is text of the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right.] Going local is more than a green movement, it's a way for smart marketers to drive sales, create word of […]
Tag Archives: employee motivation
Get My Newsletter
We will never, ever release your email.
*Third-party newsletter (Privacy Policy)
*Third-party newsletter (Privacy Policy)
Recent Posts
Work With Me
Learn to get people talking about your company, cause, or idea.
Learn more >>
We're the community for social media leaders at the world's greatest brands. Learn more >>
Learn about my keynote speeches >>


text:
The Maxi-Cosi Mico AP infant car seat's lightweight design makes transferring from your car to either a Quinny or Maxi-Cosi stroller a breeze. The lightest premium infant car seat just got better! Now features Air Protect Side Impact Protection. The Mico AP infant car seat has everything for you and your child, including a flip-out canopy visor, adjustable base and new premium softgoods. The Mico AP is suitable for infants from 5-22 lbs. and 19-29".
Recommended Age: 0 to 13 months
*When compared to similarly priced infant car seats as of May 2013.


text:
Plum Jam
Here's my latest jam recipe:
Wild Bolinas Golden Plums with Meyer Lemons, Wild-flower honey, and Agave.
First, slice two lemons finely and stew them with 1/3 cup of agave and 1 cup of water, until the slices start to look translucent, about 5 minutes. Into the same pot add about two and a half lbs of plums, whole. You can use any plums, I would guess. I just like to collect them from around the neighborhood for free. With the plums add 4 oz of honey and 3 1/2 cups of agave, along with the juice from one lemon. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes then put the whole concoction into a glass or ceramic bowl and refrigerate overnight (covered with parchment paper).
Following day, remove the pits; huge pain, but it must be done. Next, bring your jam to a boil (get it up to 220 degrees); skim off any froth. Now, put the jam into jars. For all the preparation of the jars-boiling, baking, sterilizing-just check your grandma's cook books. I'll post the instructions for that another time.
You should get about 6 or 7 half-pint jars of jam.
11 comments:
oh, god bless you for this -- as the owner of a fearsomely gigantic plum tree, every year I try to figure out a better plan than just letting them all rot on the ground...i'm going to bookmark this to return to in july!ReplyDelete
I did it! The plums were starting to rain down this weekend, so we picked them yesterday, and today we achieved...Gilman Street Plum Jam! Sadly, the meyer lemon tree won't have any lemons ready for me until next week (pesky, this backyard cooking), so I used one non-meyer lemon and one orange instead. And added a little bit of fresh ginger, just because. I am a total convert....already looking around the neighborhood for more fruit to turn into jam. Thanks again for the recipe!ReplyDelete
- TeresaJuly 23, 2011
Hello! First time visitor to your blog, as I just finished making 20 cups of jam from my golden plum tree and was googling for more recipe ideas. Since it looks like you make quite a bit of jam, I wanted to ask you about why you don't use pectin for your recipes. Do you ever issues with your jam setting properly? I am making my jam the same way that my mother and grandmother made it, and they always used pectin. But if I would be happy know if it isn't necessary.ReplyDelete
Thank you! Looking forward to checking out your other recipes!
Hi Teresa, Thanks for the great question about pectin. My husband Paul is the jammer in our family. I'll let him leave more info about this pectin-free jamming idea.ReplyDelete
Take care,
- PaulJuly 24, 2011
Hello, Teresa. Thanks for your thoughtful questions about making preserves with and without pectin. I am still new to preserves, and do not come from a family that was much interested in the art, so I am learning as I go. As you can tell from Erin's work on Yummy Supper, our family is pretty serious about organic, local food, eaten fresh and in season. For me this means finding ways to make preserves that are as simple and natural as possible; I really want to taste all that delicious peachyness when I open a jar of peach jam in December. I was lucky enough to take a preserves class with June Taylor, who is a well-known Berkeley food preserving master. I recommend checking out her website: http://www.junetaylorjams.com/ She encourages her students to make jam without commercially produced pectin, whenever possible. For projects like marmalades, which do require pectin for a proper set, she recommends people make their own, using citrus seeds and membranes. I have followed her lead whenever I can. I admit that some of my home concoctions have not set as firm as I would like, but most have been great.ReplyDelete
I got into making preserves for the fun of taking piles of beautiful ripe fruit (much of which I forage myself in the area) and making something that my family can enjoy on a whim all year. I love the idea of doing everything myself and not having to go buy commercial additives at the store.
I hope my answer helps. Have fun!
- TeresaJuly 25, 2011
My goodness! Thank you both for such kind responses to my posting, I am so glad that I checked back. I am in fact a chemist, so my kitchen projects quite often end up being more like experiments. And, I work in Berkeley, so I will certainly check out June's web site. I found myself with an incredible amount of plums this year, and looks like my fig tree will produce quite a bit as well. And I am so so happy to find a recipe for something to use my Meyer lemons for! Last year I just froze the juice. The marmalade sounds fantastic!ReplyDelete
I remember making jam as a little girl with my mom and grandmother. It has been so much fun trying it again as an adult. And giving people homemade jam makes them so happy! I've made 50 cups in the past week. I like the idea of just using the fruit and its natural sugars without the added pectin. Thank you for your help and I look forward to trying some more recipes from your lovely site!
- KatherineOctober 27, 2011
I am about to embark on this recipe, but I am puzzled. You say to SLICE the lemons, and use whole plums, but what about the skins and the slices? Am I going to eventually spread cooked slice of lemon on my toast? Or do you strain the lemons eventually? Thanks!ReplyDelete
Hello, Katherine. I'm glad to year you are going to use this recipe for your plums. This is one of my favorites. I do keep the whole lemon slices in the jam and so I do spread them onto my toast. The lemon peels become extremely soft and add just a nice bit of texture and flavor to the final jam. If you are using regular plums from the store, you might consider removing the pits before you start cooking. Because I usually use wild plums, I have dozens going into a single recipe, so pitting them in advance just seems like too much trouble. I must say, getting them out of the jam later is no party either, but that's what I get for using free plums. Have fun and enjoy. -PReplyDelete
- KatherineOctober 28, 2011
When I started thinking about the jam as marmalade, the idea of the lemon rind became clearer. I successfully made the jam — yummy. For the next batch (I have a lot of plums), could I just use agave and plums or agave and any kind of fruit, or is there some magic proportion of plum-lemon-honey that makes the syrup gel?ReplyDelete
My sister just finished chemo for breast cancer, and so we're all being very conscious about what we eat — organic, and sugar in particular. So I'm enthralled to be able to make jelly with agave. Thank you!
- KatherineOctober 28, 2011
Oh, and what does the sitting-overnight accomplish as part of the process?ReplyDelete
Hey, Katherine:ReplyDelete
I'm glad your first batch worked out so nicely. I have found making jam to be an adventurous process, but the result is always delicious.
I can appreciate your desire to keep the preserving process as natural as possible; I always try to limit the amount of sugar and pectin when I can. I have to admit I was amazed when I started making my own jam to see how much sugar usually goes into recipes, even with what I thought of as really sweet fruit, like peaches or cherries. There is not any magic proportion that I know of having to do with the ingredients in this jam. I just thought the agave and honey would be tasty. The lemon is important because it provides acidity and because it does help the jam to set. You will find that many fruit preserve recipes call for lemon juice or the addition of a removable satchel of lemon pith and seeds as a way of getting pectin into the jam. You could make this plum jam with only agave and lemon juice. Try this ratio: 2 1/2 lbs of plums and 2 2/3 cups of agave, plus the juice of one lemon. Pit the plums then bring all the ingredients to a simmer. Cool, cover, and refrigerate over night. Next day cook it all up until you reach the desired set. Check out the post on Bolinas Blackberry Jam for more of a discussion about the set.
Letting the ingredients sit over night, after bringing everything to a simmer, helps everything come together more slowly and evenly. You can skip the step if you want. Sometimes I am just too impatient myself.
Have fun. -P


text:
Facilitating the spread of knowledge and innovation in professional software development
Back to login
Christopher Lucian shares practical ideas on how to add evolutionary management and process iteration into your company, such as establishing a safe environment for collaboration, encouraging new ideas to emerge, decentralizing the process identifying good and bad patterns by relating to successes and failures, escape complacency by allowing the good ideas to flourish and more.
The 8th edition of QCon New York (June 24-26, 2019) wasn't just a software conference, it was the software conference where leading shops like Slack, Google, Uber, and Netflix opened their doors and shared engineering successes and failures. Over 1200 software engineers came together for technical talks, panels, AMAs, open spaces and networking at QCon.
Susan Li shares various NLP feature engineering techniques from Bag-Of-Words to TF-IDF to word embedding that includes feature engineering for both ML models and emerging DL approach. She covers the details including contextual & linguistic feature extraction, vectorization, n-grams, topic modeling, named entity resolution which are based on concepts from mathematics, information retrieval, NLP.
Dave West of scrum.org discusses building successful agile teams, by exploring the concept of generalist vs. specialist team members, taking a look at technical skills and the balance of those skills, along with the job titles of those team members.
Brendan Burns talks about the generic interface for service mesh technology. The goal of this abstraction layer is to provide an easy-to-consume API that can be implemented by many different service mesh implementations (e.g. Istio, Linkerd, etc). Users are free to adopt service mesh concepts without being bound to any particular implementation. He covers the SMI specification and implementations.
Software Dev Conference
Profile page created
Jun 03, 2008
Is your profile up-to-date? Please take a moment to review and update.
Note: If updating/changing your email, a validation request will be sent


text:
LEHI, Utah – If you take him at face value, which is usually a good bet, Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis plans to go against his nature with a conservative approach in the Western Conference semifinal series opener against FC Dallas on Saturday.
Conventional wisdom says that in a two-leg playoff series the visiting team will take a cautious approach in the first match, and try to win the series at home.
"This may be one case where I'm conventional," Kreis said.
Defender Tony Beltran appeared to be on board with a cautious approach.
"It's the combination of goals both home and away," he said, "and so we're going to go down there and play smart and try and get a result and put ourselves in a position where we can come back here to Rio Tinto and win it."
Real Salt Lake's last loss came on July 17, when they used a 4-5-1 formation and more conservative tactics in the heat of a Dallas summer. After the 2-0 loss to FCD at Pizza Hut Park, Kreis took the blame for the loss and for playing an uncharacteristically conservative game.
The playoff format, of course, does call for a similarly conservative approach for the road teams.
"It's certainly a 180-minute game, because away goals don't mean anything more than home goals," defender Chris Wingert said. "So for us, we just want to go there, play well and hopefully come out with a good result – that's our main focus right now, and make sure that we have a good chance going into the home leg."
"I think we have obviously played well throughout the regular season, but at the same time it's kind of a different season and so you have to reset your goals," Wingert added.


text:
I just have to answer a letter I read in The Record. I, too, abhor use of "handicap" parking spaces by those who do not qualify to use the spots.
I just have to answer a letter I read in The Record. I, too, abhor use of "handicap" parking spaces by those who do not qualify to use the spots.
But as one who has driven a "normal looking" mother, with lung cancer, to her chemotherapy treatments, please tell me what "obvious disability" looks like.
Don't jump to conclusions until you have walked a mile in their shoes.
Shirley L. Otten
Undocumenteds - who are they?
It's simple - "undocumented" is a euphemism for illegal immigrant.
I am so tired of seeing television ads saying they are the same as me. They are not. They came into this country illegally and should be treated as criminals. Citizens' tax dollars have been paying for their health care, food, education, subsidized housing, etc. for too many years.
The United States government is not even following its own existing laws. Our borders are not protected. Illegals should be jailed and deported as quickly as possible.
We have more than 10 million unemployed U.S. citizens. Why should our citizens suffer while we give jobs and money to illegals/undocumenteds?
This is not xenophobia. This is about preserving the integrity, economy and laws of this country. Over the past 10 to 20 years, we have allowed increasing numbers of undocumenteds to stay in this country illegally. We pay billions of taxpayer dollars/year for expenses they cause us to incur.
Gov. Jerry Brown has seen fit to allow illegals to have driver's licenses soon, so they can more easily drive to Mexico. Only three of 50 states currently allow illegals to obtain driver's licenses.
Hey, let's get an undocumented attorney to run against Brown for governor.
Tom Simpson
In a recent edition of The Record, there was an article headlined "Partial verdict in loud music killing in Florida." The article pointed out that a 47-year-old man was convicted of attempted second-degree murder for fatally shooting a 17-year-old Marietta, Ga., teenager after an argument over loud music coming from a parked SUV in which the teenager was seated.
There were several people in the vehicle and they all ignored his polite request to lower the music, which was so loud as to cause reverberations.
In a state of frustration and anger, he reacted by firing into the car. As a result, a teenager was killed. And, while no one should have been killed over such a matter, something should have been done to protect the shooter's rights - that is, the right to live in privacy and peace.
There is a local law that prohibits music from being played from a vehicle that can be heard more than 50 feet away. When was the last time we read about anyone being charged for that crime?
More instances of violence will occur in the future if the greater society's rights (as well as subsequent charges to crimes), are indiscriminately applied. I am pleased that the Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of the right to carry as allowed under the Second Amendment. Let's hope those who like to play their music at offensive levels become aware of this ruling and help to avert additional problems.
Joe Larranaga Jr.


text:
- Home>
- Browse by region>
- Life Coaches and NLP Practitioners in and near Borrowash
Life Coaches and NLP Practitioners in and near Borrowash
25 results within 15 milesAll life coaches and nlp practitioners comply with our policy
Danielle La Roche L.C.H Dip, BA (Hons), MBACP
I have worked as a therapist and coach for over eleven years and hold a Level-7 Diploma in Life Coaching and a first class BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling Practice from The University of Nottingham. During my coaching/counselling career, I have...
Roger Hunt
Fully qualified life and well-being coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, passionate about supporting you on your own unique and amazing journey through life, to feel more present, fulfilled and happy. 1-2-1 sessions, retreats and workshops.
Daniel Herlihy
As a Spiritual Life Coach I will assist you to think differently. You update your APPs on our phone; but have you updated the way you think lately? Change brings change. If you always do what you've always done, you ll always get what you always got!
Nicola Yassin
Nicola has spent 12 years helping people to reach their ultimate goal..happiness. She has extensive experience helping people to achieve their potential, let go of negativity in the past and create the lives they truly deserve. Time to make a change?
Beverly Southern-Warburton
Supporting you through personal development, to find the courage to change & make positive steps in your life, whether big or small, work or personal. Qualified coach, with a therapeutic style giving you space to think & support to move forward!
Penny Kaye
Do you have difficulty believing in yourself? Have you ever felt that you are just not quite good enough? Well let me tell you...You are good enough. You've got this! With a bit of a nudge in the right direction I will help you with your self...
Sean Pratt
Let me help you. If you believe there is something more in life for you and need help getting it then lets talk. Though I am Derbyshire based we can talk by Skype of by phone. I love to inspire action through insight and alternative perspectives.
Elizabeth Juffs, Accredited Professional Coach BEd MAC CCG
Experienced, Accredited Coach specialising in confidence, career and life balance coaching for professionals. For a free consultation call 0115 925 2552 or email@example.com
Claire Abbott
I believe that we all have the ability to thrive in life and deal with adversity. I am committed to helping people reconnect with this ability and I have a diverse, extensive range of skills to help individuals find their own unique way forward.
Beverley Clay
Experience of working with women to change their lives. Moving from places of disappointment, frustration, fear and anxiety, to having a positive outlook, taking control of life and taking steps to create the life they want, changing the things they...
Charmaine Roche, AC Accredited Coach. Intuitive, Creative and Fun to Work With.
Life, Career and Personal Development coaching with a skilfully intuitive coach. Uncover your hidden resources, achieve growth. Nottinghamshire based, accredited coach. Free initial assessment. T:07879551866 E:email@example.com
Robert Hewes - Senior Accredited Practitioner. Certified NLP Master Coach
Hi, my name is Rob Hewes and I am a certified and professionally accredited NLP Master Practioner, Master Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness Practitioner and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have experience in successfully delivering...
Carroll Macey
I help managers in organisations deal with complexities of life, build resilience, confidence, self belief, career choices, to not feel alone,to gain clarity on what is important to them.
Anita Sharma
I am a Personal Growth and Wellbeing Coach for women, children and teachers. I am an Accredited Practitioner Coach with the IAPCM and I am the founder of Anita Sharma Coaching Ltd. My passion is to suport my clients towards positive change and help...
Barbara Bates - Supporting Professional People under Pressure
Personal & Executive Coach based in Nottingham, UK, specialising in supporting Professional People Under Pressure. Improving resilience, boosting health & well-being, maximising effectiveness & happiness at work. Face to face, phone/skype and online.
Tim Morrell
What's different about Coaching with me? What will you experience? Firstly, do you want to experience getting real results? What are you prepared to do to experience real change? My approach to coaching is different to most coaches. I coach...
Kevin Brookes
My name is Kevin Brookes. and I live in West Leicestershire. I specialise in life coaching. I love working with people and seeing the impact effective coaching can have. Please make use of my FREE consultation to see if coaching is right for you.
Conversations With Impact - Mark Evans EMCC Accredited Coach
Practitioners offering therapy & coaching are increasingly popular. If you have confidence issues, difficult emotions or trauma to overcome, but are determined to be more and do more in life then contact me. I've successfully offered both since 2005.
Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE, Registered Member BACP (Accredited) MABNLP; MABH; MTLTA
Very successful, experienced Life & Business Coach and Counsellor based in Loughborough and Blackpool. I offer a wide variety of coaching and personal development services where I expand people's potential in a variety of contexts: Business...
Martin Benefer, Stillwater Coaching
I offer a range of services in the areas of Business Coaching, Personal Coaching and Healthy Lifestyle Coaching, covering the following topics: Business strategy development Proposal writing and communication Career management and development ...
Jonathan Webb
Jon is an award winning Personal/Business Coach providing a pragmatic approach to developing people in their personal and business life helping them to realise their true potential.
Danielle Montano
I'm a fully-qualified, humanistic therapist and a certified Life Coach with AC membership, grounded in an holistic approach to Wellbeing.I try to live my life as toxic free as possible; from the food that I eat, to the company I keep, I fuel my...
Caroline Bottrill BSc(Hons). Hyp Dip. HPD.MNCH (Acc) NLP.TLA Coach
Caroline Bottrill is a Personal Perfomanve Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner with over 8 years experience of working with clients in a broad range of treatment areas and is a successful Weight Loss and Well-being Specialist.
Jo Lee, Life Atlas Coaching
I help professionals and business owners achieve the work success they want, without the stress, self-doubt & burnout they don't. I help you make positive changes so you feel in control and happy at work, and are able to switch off & sleep better.
Clare Manning
Do you currently feel dissatisfied with parts of your life? Do you want to make changes so you feel better? Are you looking for someone to help motivate, encourage and energise you? If yes, please get in touch and we'll explore how coaching will help
Search help
For the most accurate results, please enter a full postcode into the search box so we can determine your exact location. If you type in a town name or the first part of a postcode the results will be ordered by distance from the centre of that town.


text:
Amber City Threshold
Strand Forbidden City Bamboo Threshold 5/8" x 2"
Ideal for doorway applications and for transitioning between floors of different heights.
Used with hardwood flooring, tile, or carpet surfaces.
Place your order now through our web site, call 1-800-HARDWOOD to talk to one of our sales representatives, or click here to find the closest store to you.


text:
DEAR AMY: In 1960, when I was 9, I was sexually abused by a family friend over a period of months.
While he was on a trip with my dad and two older brothers, I finally told my mother. Her immediate response was, "How could you!"
My mother contacted another family friend who was a part-time deputy. It was decided that the best way to handle the situation was to have the police waiting for the man when he returned from the fishing trip and run out of town.
He was not prosecuted because my parents told me they didn't want people to "think badly of me." My parents would never discuss the incident with me and basically treated me like scorched earth the rest of their lives.
In later years, after going through therapy on my own as an adult, I know that my parents failed me miserably. I have a wonderful supportive husband, terrific adult children and a good life.
My parents are both dead, but with the exception of one younger sister, the rest of my siblings don't seem to understand what a horrible experience my childhood and young adult life were because of the sexual abuse and my parents' treatment.
My brother had family movies put on a DVD, including films that had my abuser on them, and asked me if I wanted a copy. He can't understand why I got upset. I'm tired of their trivialization of the incident.
How can I make them understand that their attitude just continues the pain and shame I've worked so hard to overcome?! Should I just end contact with them? -- Sad
DEAR SAD: Decades after the fact, you should assume that some of your siblings will simply never catch on that you had a distinctly different — and much more painful — childhood than they had.
Stop trying to convince them. Instead, you could pity them their lack of insight. You could try to forgive them for their cluelessness and astounding tactlessness. You should continue to protect yourself through whatever personal boundaries you need to maintain. And then, as a final act of healing over the monstrous behavior that stole your childhood, you could accept your siblings as the flawed people they are (after all, they were raised by your parents).
The proof of your own triumph over this violation is in your success as an adult engaged in healthy and happy relationships. You win!
DEAR AMY: I have a crush on a guy, but he has a girlfriend. They've been going out for a few months now. He and I are friends.
Recently he told me that the reason he has been distant toward me is because he's been having an urge around me. He says I make him forget he has a girlfriend, and that he's afraid to be alone with me.
Little does he know that I have a crush on him too. He says he wants to hang out with me more but on the lowdown since he has a girl, but I don't want to be a side chick.
Should I tell him how I feel? What would you do if you were in my situation? -- Unhappy
DEAR UNHAPPY: I can't imagine being in your situation; I may be one of those people who put out a distinct "please don't mess with me" vibe.
This guy is obviously testing the waters to see if you are interested in him, but, honestly, I think his proposition to you is pretty insulting. Your answer to him should be, "I don't want to be anyone's side chick, but let me know if you are ever available and I'll think about it."
DEAR AMY: "Just Plain Sad" talked about how nice her husband was to everyone, and how mean he was to her at home.
I suspect this man is having an affair. My husband tried to justify his adultery by being so mean to me, turning our home into an unpleasant place he then needed to "escape." Once his secret was unmasked, he actually started treating me better, although now he is my ex-husband. -- No Longer Sad
DEAR SAD: I agree that this is a definite possibility.
Amy's column appears seven days a week at www.washingtonpost.com/advice. Write to


text:
By Laurie H. Rogers
Will Salas: "How can you live with yourself, watching people die right next to you?"
Sylvia Weis: "You don't watch. You close your eyes."
-- Characters in the 2011 movie "In Time"
In 2008, I met with Spokane Public Schools' superintendent, Nancy Stowell, to discuss the district's weak academic outcomes. Stowell was accommodating, but during our meeting, she consistently sidestepped any critique of the district's "reform math" curricula or its heavy dependence on constructivism (i.e. discovery learning). Her go-to answer for weak results was to wish for more "alternative" programs to keep students in school. She appeared to see no problems with the district's delivery of academic content.
I didn't know how to break through that with her. Over the next four years, I never figured it out. But one thing she said in 2008 stuck with me. While discussing the high number of families leaving the district, Stowell said, "Sometimes I think people don't want to know (why) because when you know … you have to … do something about it."
Truer words were never spoken. Nancy Stowell didn't appear to want to acknowledge the children's academic suffering. She kept telling the public that things were improving, even as her administration obstinately fought doing what was necessary to fix the problems. That was her failure. Good leaders accept the blame and pass the credit, but Stowell and her administrators had a habit of accepting the credit and passing the blame.
As Stowell exited this summer, the district was still stubbornly clinging to two of the worst math programs in the country – Investigations in Number, Data, and Space and Connected Mathematics – along with a language arts program that doesn't properly teach grammar, and a cornucopia of additional flawed materials and programs. The children were still being left academically behind – betrayed by administrators who refused to the bitter end to admit their errors and misplaced priorities.
The purpose of a school district isn't money or power – it's to teach academics to children. If schools don't do academics well, they have failed. If the children are struggling in academics, if they're confused, if they cry over their homework, if they begin to hate math around the 4th grade, if they're embarrassed and panic-stricken about tests, or if they consider dropping out rather than face the daily trauma of an academic program that isn't working for them… then the adults are supposed to do something about it.
Adults are not supposed to close their eyes to the suffering of children.
Recently, the local paper reported that things had improved in Spokane Public Schools, evidenced, they said, by a slew of rising numbers. And some numbers have indeed risen. Just 38.9% of Spokane's 10th-graders passed the state math test in 2010, but in 2012, nearly 80% passed.
(Note: The 38.9% from 2010 rose to 41.7% after the results were "cleansed." Also, with the way the tests are structured and the results reported, it's difficult to come up with "a pass rate." Results are based on multiple takes, many students are not reported, and there actually are two tests (EOC Math 1 and EOC Math 2). I'm going with 79% as an overall reported pass rate.)
The 10th-grade state math tests from 2010 and 2012 are different, but all were said to represent the students' math ability. That's quite a leap in math ability from 41.7% to 79% – a 189% increase! If only the numbers were valid. A bit of curiosity or skepticism easily shifts aside the façade. Spokane's fantastical improvement was mirrored in several other districts across the state. Advocates were baffled. We knew that, in many districts, there hadn't been commensurate improvements in the math programs, and we also knew that many students were not included in the numbers.
This stellar "improvement" in Spokane is – as so many education statistics are – less about improved academic programs and skills and more about a change in accounting. Things were measured and counted differently in 2012, as they are in public education every year. In 2012, as in every year, the thing that matters most (what the children know and don't know) was hidden. Adult eyes remained firmly shut to the pitiful plight of the students, whose abilities in arithmetic and grammar had not improved accordingly.
Nancy Stowell retired this year. The new Spokane superintendent, Shelley Redinger, said she is willing to meet with anyone. I figured "anyone" had to include me, so I arranged to meet with her in September. I resolved before we met to set aside certain issues and to focus on math, to go in with an open mind and to assume she would listen. As we talked, she did appear to listen and to take my concerns seriously. When our time was up, she took the elevator down with me, on her way to another meeting.
"Are you sure you want to be seen with me?" I asked her, only half joking. She chuckled and followed me out.
That was new.
Dr. Redinger said her administrative style is not a "boot on the neck," and that she's absorbing the feedback she's getting. I told her I would ask my email list to fill out her three-question survey and tell her what they want in an academic program. "Do you want your staff to write that article, or do you want me to write it?" I asked her. Dr. Redinger said I should write it. "I trust you," she said.
OK. Definitely new.
Can I dare to hope that we finally have a top administrator who listens; who understands the real mission of a school district; who sees the academic problems; whose decisions are driven by students' academic needs; who can work with people to make the necessary changes for the students; and whose perspective on parents, teachers and taxpayers isn't muddied by condescension and thinly veiled contempt?
Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I've been burned before – repeatedly – and I don't always catch it when people lie to me. But I didn't see any sign of disdain in her. No rolling of the eyes. No careful phrasing, as one does with a child. No heavy sighs or long pauses. I came away feeling listened to. That's new, too.
Perhaps Dr. Redinger knows that the most important work she does is not on behalf of levies and bonds, nor on behalf of the media and her political/social contacts, but rather on behalf of the children. Perhaps she knows that the way to really help low-income families is through the efficient delivery of sufficient academics to all of the students. If that's her priority, then good things can happen. I'm wary, but I want to give her a chance.
Here's a good sign: Around the time of Dr. Redinger's hiring, two key decision-makers in the inaptly named "Department of Teaching and Learning" (Karin Short and Tammy Campbell) elected to leave.
The proof is always in the pudding. The children don't yet have the pudding they need, but this district has everything it needs to be the best in the country. It has money, an excessively friendly media, good teachers, beautiful buildings, a supportive community, involved parents, and a mandate for change. All it needs is proper curricular materials, an effective learning environment, and breathing space for teachers and tutors to teach students what they need to know. (That would bring true equity and social justice.) Until that happens - until the children have what they need - it's all just talk.
Time will tell, but I'm encouraged. I'll do what I can to help. Dr. Redinger must succeed; the future of tens of thousands of children rests on her shoulders. Nancy Stowell couldn't seem to keep herself out of the way long enough to recognize that. Perhaps Dr. Redinger can.
With all of the fake statistics floating around, it's critical to first nail down the truth. A basic-skills math test - such as the Saxon Middle School Placement Test, for example, would quickly clear up the fog. It could be given to all students, grades 4-12, before anything else happens. No calculators, no pre-test preparation, no time limits. It would have to control for students who received outside instruction. The district could do a pre-test and a post-test, and no one would change the test on them in the middle. Otherwise, no one will really know where they began, much less where they wind up.
It's just one idea. Please help Dr. Redinger by filling out her three-question survey. Tell her what you want in an academic program. Don't assume that she knows. Arrange to visit with her, and also for her to have a conversation with you and your colleagues, your church, neighborhood council, organization, business, club, and fellow parents. Traditionally, the community has received presentations from district leadership, but perhaps the new administration will be more interested in a respectful and productive exchange of ideas, and it will be more concerned with what the public actually wants. The district's phone number is 509-354-5900.
If Dr. Redinger is to do what needs to be done for the students, she needs our input and our support. Let's get this show on the road, folks, and let's ensure that this time, it really is for the children.
Please note: The information in this post is copyrighted. The proper citation is:
Rogers, L. (September 2012). "A ray of hope for the children in Spokane Public Schools." Retrieved (date) from the Betrayed Web site: http://betrayed-whyeducationisfailing.blogspot.com/.


text:
|RS Sophomore
|San Jose, Calif.
|High School:
|Environmental Science
2014 GCC Water Polo All-Academic Team
2014 Second-Team GCC All-Conference
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2014: Saw time in 22 games this season… tallied 39 goals, 9 assists, 22 steals and 27 earned ejections… scored 3 goals against No. 8 UCSD on Feb. 9 … had three goals vs. Fresno Pacific on Apr. 5 … marked seven goals against Pacific on Apr. 6 … scored with one second remaining to put the Broncos over Cal Baptist on Apr. 17… had 3 goals, 1 assist, 1 steal and 5 earned ejections against East Bay on April 6 … had 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 steals, and 2 earned ejections against Sonoma State on April 12 … had 2 goals, 1 steal and 1 earned ejection against UC Davis on April 19 … had 3 goals, 2 assists and 1 earned ejection against Azusa Pacific at the GCC quarterfinal game on April 25 … had 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 earned ejection at LMU on April 25 … had 1 goal, 1 steal and 1 earned assist against Pacific at the GCC championship game
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2013: Appeared in all 33 games, started in 32 … led the team with most goals (50), attempts (144) and steals (46) … had one goal against UCSD and four goals against LMU on Jan. 26 … had two goals against Concordia on Jan. 27 … scored twice vs. Hawaii on Feb. 1 … had two goals vs. CSMB and one goal vs. Fresno Pacific on Feb. 2 … scored a goal vs. number seven ranked SDSU on Feb. 9 … gained a goal vs. Hartwick and two goals vs. Marist on Feb. 10 … had two goals vs. CSEB on Feb. 17 … had a goal vs. CSMB and four goals vs. Azusa Pacific on Feb. 23 … collected two goals vs. ranked number 10 SJSU on Mar. 23 … gained four goals vs. CSEB on Apr. 6 … collected a goal vs. Colorado St. and two goals vs. CSMB on Apr. 7 … scored three goals against LMU on Apr. 27 … had a hat-trick against Colorado St. on Apr. 28.
2012: Before medically redshirting in Feburary, played in two matches on the season, collecting a goal and an assist.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Presentation High School in San Jose ... named San Jose Mercury News Women's Water Polo Player of the Year in 2010... First-Team All-CCS in 2010, 2009... 2010, 2009, 2008 First Team All-WCAL... MVP of 2010 CCS All Star Game...Played club water polo at Stanford.
National Team Experience: Played on the National Youth Team in 2008 and 2009...selected to Junior National Team in 2010 and 2011.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Jill Peters ... has three siblings, a twin named Jeff who swims at the University of the Pacific, an older sister named Jenni who played water polo at San Jose St, and an older brother named John ... enjoys swimming in the ocean, watching television, and playing with animals ... She will be majoring in Environmental Science.
"I chose Santa Clara because I have been in love with it since I was little and a lot of my family members have graduated from Santa Clara with a great education! Coach Wilbur used to coach at my club and I have always been a huge fan of him so I'm thrilled to have him as my coach now."


text:
"Cute as a button" is an almost perfect description for this captivating residence in the historic Sarah Lord House. I say "almost" because the "button" part of the phrase implies that this is a "small" home and that is definitely not the situation. The fact is that this a condominium is big, as in really big — 1,857-square-feet big and, that is just one of many highlights.
ADDRESS: 51 North Main St., Unit 3, Ipswich
BATHROOMS: 2 full
LIVING SPACE: 1,857 sq. ft.
"Cute as a button" is an almost perfect description for this captivating residence in the historic Sarah Lord House. I say "almost" because the "button" part of the phrase implies that this is a "small" home and that is definitely not the situation.
The fact is that this a condominium is big, as in really big — 1,857-square-feet big and, that is just one of many highlights.
Gleaming wide pine floor boards — these are original to the house and are in practically mint condition — begin in the spacious front entry. This gorgeous flooring is in every room (except the kitchen and bathrooms).
By the way, this foyer is large enough for a small table/chest.
And then …
Spacious and bright, the living room is also an architectural treat with angled ceiling lines that showcase a corner gas fireplace with a simple, yet elegant mantel. A built-in bookcase/cabinet on one wall has open shelving and closed cupboard space. Of course, the wide pine floor boards enhance the innate charm of this room.
In the eat-in kitchen, modern and period live side-by-side in perfect harmony. The "working" area of the kitchen, for example, has ample cabinet and counter space plus an easy-to-maintain tile floor. In addition to a pantry closet, a center island with storage also seats two comfortably.
The eat-in area, which is tucked next to a large window, easily accommodates four to six. Eave space under the angled ceiling can handle a small chest/table or extra chairs. While this is a great convenience — additional storage, etc., — pine floor boards add the "period" charm factor.
As for the rest of the "modern" … a laundry closet for full-size stackable machines is in this room along with a delightful Harry Potter-like cupboard. This knee wall storage spot behind a fully finished door (albeit a mini one) framed with detailed molding is not only unexpected but also surprisingly deep. The bonus is that this holds a substantial amount of stuff.
A nearby full bathroom with a tile floor surrounded by detailed bump boards also has a pedestal sink. The clawfoot soaking tub, however, is quite the scene stealer.
The front bedroom on this level is not only big — think king-size bed — but also is very appealing visually. The pine floor boards are, of course, one reason, but this room has other bragging rights including a continuation of the angled ceiling lines. The really good news is that while this gives the room added character, they are not obtrusive. Two double closets address any storage concerns and three windows allow for cross ventilation.
A roomy linen closet is on the way to the master suite with a spacious king-bed size sleeping chamber. The walk-in closet that has custom organizers (including three built-in drawers and specialized hanging space) is only one storage option as this room has another double closet.
Incidentally, even though the entire unit has central air conditioning, both bedrooms have ceiling fans. Nice.
A pocket door leads to the en suite bathroom that has a tile floor and a step-in shower.
More to see
If you thought it couldn't get better … well, it does.
A sizable loft area that includes a finished room with a cathedral-like ceiling has an exposed brick chimney (brick on all four sides) and built-in seating — it's very wide — under a sweet window. This fully carpeted area has office potential to spare.
Let's not forget regulation attic space that is also on this level or that the "landing" is really a bridge-like affair that overlooks the living room.
Deeded garage parking for one car plus room for extra storage is another practical perk. So is the hot water tank installed in 2016.
A little house history
The Greek Revival house was built in 1849 for the Asa Lord family — the Asa Lord general merchandise store existed at Lord Square in Ipswich for 100 years. However, the property is known as the Sarah Lord house because Sarah, who was the wife of storekeeper A.P. Lord, contracted the house herself. (From the Ipswich Historical Commission)
Contact Jessica Pearson of J Barrett & Company at 617-694-8060 or 978-356-3444 or by email: email@example.com.


text:
Click here to find out more on how to register for any of the free safety courses we are providing for high school students.
Listing safety courses on your resume won't just make you look better on paper—it could just get you the job. Interested? Click here.
Click here to check out our extensive collection of resources. We have specifically compiled this library to help young adults further their learning about safe and respectful workplace practices.
Safety in Schools is working together with employing organizations from all industries to deliver workplace safety training to Alberta high schools, click to find out more.


text:
- Inside Athletics
- Tickets
- Fan Zone
- Media Zone
- Social
- Shop
- Donate Now
ETSU tops all A-Sun schools with five First, Second Team selections
MACON, Ga. (April 16, 2014) - For the seventh time in the past eight seasons, the ETSU women's tennis team has placed a player on the All-Atlantic Sun First Team, with both Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Giulia Andreazza (Balneario Camboriu, Brazil) earning the honor. The Bucs saw a league-best five players selected to the First or Second Team.
This season marks the sixth time ETSU has placed multiple players on the First Team.
Choo, who has been named to the First Team each of her first two seasons at ETSU, finished the season with a 22-9 overall singles record, including a 6-1 mark in league play. Meanwhile, Andreazza went 7-1 in A-Sun singles play, and teamed with Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.) to go 6-1 in A-Sun doubles play.
Joining Choo and Andreazza with All-Conference honors were Brumit, Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela), and Salma Dahbi (Marrakech, Morocco), who each were named to the All-Atlantic Sun Second Team.
Brumit went 20-3 in singles play during the fall and spring and finished with a perfect 7-0 record in A-Sun competition. Currently, Brumit is riding a team-best nine-match win streak.
Gerbasi, who was a unanimous Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team selection last season, went 5-3 in A-Sun singles play and teamed with Choo to post a 4-3 doubles record in league play. Earlier this season, Gerbasi and Choo were ranked No. 51 in the ITA Preseason Rankings, the highest ranking for a doubles team in ETSU Women's Tennis program history.
Dahbi joined Brumit as the only two ETSU players to post unbeaten conference records in singles play. The Marrakech, Morocco, native finished the season with an 18-3 overall singles record, including a 7-0 mark in the A-Sun. She also teamed with Sofia Espana to finish 5-1 in A-Sun doubles play.
Lyn Yee Choo - First Team (unanimous choice)
Giulia Andreazza - First Team
Ana Gerbasi - Second Team (No. 3 Singles)
Jessica Brumit - Second Team (No. 5 Singles)
Salma Dahbi - Second Team (No. 6 Singles)
The Bucs, winners of nine of their last 10 matches, will begin play in the Atlantic Sun Women's Tennis Championship this weekend.
ETSU, the tournament's No. 2 seed will receive a bye into the semifinals where it will take on either third-seeded Florida Gulf Coast or sixth-seeded Lipscomb Friday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.
The tournament, which will be hosted by North Florida, will take place April 17-19 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Click here to view the complete bracket for the tournament.


text:
Who landed fliers with gadget ban?
You know the drill — the plane is taking off or landing, so it's time to power down your Kindles and iPods.
But don't blame the bureaucrats at the Federal Aviation Administration. It's your airline that's keeping you down.
Story Continued Below
The FAA's rule is simple: Any airline can let passengers use gadgets throughout the entire flight, as long as the airline can show the agency that those devices are safe to use on its planes.
( Also on POLITICO: FAA to close 149 control towers)
Airlines just haven't been eager to jump through the hoops and red tape — or pony up the money — for the testing that would let their customers play Mumford & Sons all flight long.
"They have been able to go through the process for allowing [gadget use]," said one FAA source. The airlines have simply chosen not to, in large part because of the cost.
Still questions remain about how to let passengers use their favorite devices while protecting safety, a goal everyone involved in the issue supports. The basic concern is that a signal from an electronic device could interfere with avionics or communications equipment on an airplane, causing it to malfunction.
Cruising at 30,000 feet, a pilot could easily handle a glitch on a cockpit screen that momentarily appears to shift the plane's pitch, for instance. But that scenario is particularly dangerous during the riskiest phases of flight — takeoff and landing.
Regulators and researchers also insist that while one errant signal — such as from a pilot's iPad — probably wouldn't be enough to down a plane, 150 of them bombarding the plane's equipment is another matter entirely.
"Two iPads, they can test that and make sure those are kosher," said one Senate aide. "But 300 iPads, we're not sure what that means — or a mix of devices for an additive effect, that could be a problem."
( PHOTOS: Politicians and their iToys)
Critics of the current approach also say the problem is with the FAA's engineer mindset, which requires an airline to prove the safety of a dizzying array of combinations — say, an iPhone 5 on a Boeing 787, or a Kindle Fire HD on an Airbus A380 — all of which add up to an expensive proposition.
Even if an airline went through the expense of testing and data-gathering, there's no guarantee the FAA would find the results adequate.


text:
Freetown (Sierra Leone) – Accurate and timely weather information is taken for granted in much of the world, but it is almost entirely absent in Sierra Leone as much of the country's meteorological infrastructure was lost during the decade-long civil war.
Without an accurate weather forecast, farmers must guess when to plant and harvest their crops, communities receive no warnings of extreme weather events and understanding the impacts of climate change on Sierra Leone is made very difficult.
Recognizing that an effective meteorological service will have multiple benefits for Sierra Leone, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is supporting efforts to restore the country's weather and climate services.
In conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNEP is funding and overseeing a project which involves training for staff at the Sierra Leone Meteorological Department and installing six automatic weather stations in different parts of the country.
The project will re-establish basic infrastructure and maintenance procedures for both real time weather forecasting and climate applications, thereby reducing the population's exposure to weather and climate hazards and increasing their resilience to future changes in climate.
Experts from the United Kingdom Meteorological Office visited Sierra Leone late last month to assess the sites identified for the weather stations (at Njala, Kenema, Lungi, Fourah Bay College, Kabala) and for installing the central database systems (at Lungi and Freetown).
Meetings were also held with the Ministries of Transport and Agriculture, the Food and Agricultural Organization, and the Civil Aviation and Airport Authorities on coordinating the installation of the weather stations and maximising the cooperation between UNEP, UNDP and the UK and Sierra Leone Meteorological offices.
The project is enabling staff from Sierra Leone's national meteorological office to plan and develop their skills and experience in partnership with their counterparts from the UK.
A team from the UK Meteorological office will return to Sierra Leone in early 2012 to complete the installation of the weather stations and train five national staff as weather technicians and five staff as forecasters.
The project is part of the United Nations' "Joint Vision for Sierra Leone" which has a programme focused on "Environmental Cooperation for Peacebuilding", funded by the multidonor trust fund and led by UNEP in collaboration with UNDP, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).