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A Few End-of-Year Thoughts on Gear
Who doesn't appreciate quality fishing gear? (I thought so….) Quality gear is often—and wrongly—associated with a fat budget, but that's just plain wrong. Here's proof.
2012 has been a banner year for new fly fishing products, but I thought that more than a few products were over-hyped, and many others simply got buried in the media storm. The following items are a few gems that went somewhat unnoticed or just weren't trumpeted loudly upon release. These items will build a strong and dedicated following in due time.
I have little love for the trend in reel design this year, and even feel that one major manufacturer has lost its way. That said, there's one new product that's a standout: Abel's 4/5/6 Classic. Anyone familiar with Abel's spey reels will note that the Classic is a scaled down version of that product. Abel literature puts it best: "classic looks,with a state-of-the art build and materials." The smartly designed and externally adjustable, 8-setting pawl/overrun system will make any dedicated fresh water junkie take note: finally, a reel manufacturer with the fortitude to design, build and market a double pawl reel that you can confidently stalk large fish with. Comes in ported or solid configurations, depending on just how classic a look you're aiming for. As with all Abel products, the 4/5/6 features flawless machining and a second-to-none anodization process. Requires minimal, DIY maintenance, and begs to be paired with a classic fly rod. Such as….
RL Winston's GVX Select, which turned out to be a big surprise, mainly because a competing brand garnered nearly all of the headlines over the past year, so the GVX seemed to have slipped under the radar. If you get a chance, I urge you to give this rod a try. To my mind, no other graphite rod in the recent past has provided this much character for its (mid) price range: top-tier hardware, pleasingly smooth, powerful and a classic feel. So relax that cast, count a little slower on those longer ones, and the GVX's attributes will come shining through. Graphite has been a victim of over-engineering in the last few years: many fly rods just feel and act the same, so it's great to find the odd rod that is well-engineered yet harkens back to an earlier, softer action. Final note: the GVX Select is deadly accurate.
Enrico Puglisi flies. I did a double-take the first time I saw a group of EP freshwater flies lined up in a shop display. A typical product description goes like this, "Everglades SP sports natural looking colors, a healthy profile, monofilament weed guard and realistic eyes all tied together on a sharp Gamakatsu hook," but there's far more to these flies than that. Innovative designs, and top-tier materials and craftsmanship are what these little gems are all about. Many of the designs are strikingly minimalist and imitate the various shrimp, crabs and baitfish that populate backcountry mangroves. I read several product reviews and there's a clear consensus: EP flies are magnets for snook, redfish and tarpon. I purchased my first Puglisi flies only one year ago and I've learned that they're among the most durable flies available. Sold separately or as target-specific selections.
If you're budget is a little more modest, there's still a way to give high quality gear. Pick up a fresh batch of quality leaders as a stocking stuffer. RIO's new SuppleFlex trout leaders are obsessively designed and calibrated to produce a perfectly balanced leader formula. The supple nature of the material allows for featherweight presentations and does not impede the natural movement of a fly in the current. No other leader like this currently exists on the market. In my mind it's the 'go to' leader for dry fly/soft hackle experts.
Oh, and one last thing: a little on-the-water etiquette would be nice (total cost: $0). It's something we all read about from time to time, but practice too seldom. I'm no Mr. Perfect and have certainly been guilty of a few minor infractions over the past season. Whether you're a newbie or a fishing pro, take a little time to learn or review the rules of being a considerate fellow angler. We all stand to benefit.
Happy & safe holidays.


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About JBS
The Authority is a regional, public, nonprofit corporation established under Act 310 of the 1967 Alabama Legislature. The region served by the Authority is designated in the State Mental Health Plan as Region M-5, and comprises Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair counties, with a total of more than 750,000 residents. There are three mental health centers which serve the region.
It is the responsibility of the Authority to plan, coordinate and develop the system of mental health services for the entire region. The Authority provides consultation regarding program development and funding; coordination of regional programs; delivery of region-wide services; and a consolidated budgeting process to simplify the funding of programs at the local and state level.
As an Act 310 Board, designated as a regional authority by the State Department of Mental Health, the Authority is authorized to receive state, local and other monies.
JBS Mental Health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6292. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. JBS Mental Health Authority is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
JBS Mental Health Authority
940 Montclair Rd. Suite 200
Birmingham AL 35213
JBS Mental Health Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Three counties and twelve municipal governments appoint the Board of Directors and allocate public funds to the Authority. The appointing bodies are:

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Ideally located in Brisbane's financial district, with an inspiring riverside location, Riparian Plaza features a stunning fit-out with views to match - guaranteed to impress!
Designed by renowned architect Harry Seidler, this 53- storey multi award-winning building is Brisbane's most prestigious skyscraper. Awards include: Overall Winner of the Rider Levett Bucknall / Property Council of Australia Award (2008), Winner of the Property Council of Australia Award for Mixed Use Development (2008), and RAIA National Award for Commercial Architecture (2007).
This architectural landmark was completed in 2005, and was Brisbane's first mixed-use elite high-rise development - consisting of office space, retail, accommodation, apartments and car parking.
Standing at an impressive 250 meters, Riparian Plaza's diamond shape with both rounded corners and indented corners exude luxury; complimented by the polished granite that forms the tower's ground level.
The complex consists of 11 floors of car parking with 213 spaces accessible by an innovative double helix spiral ramp 10 metres above the mail lobby. There is also a magnificent 2 storey circular Plantroom structure.
The building's 45 degree orientation to the waterfront takes full advantage of views from all spaces, and offers unparalleled views of the Brisbane River with its iconic Story Bridge and city skyline.
It's also central to Brisbane's shopping, restaurants and cultural precincts and the finest waterside dining with award winning restaurants including Kingsley Steak, Madame Wu and Aria.
Building occupants include Clayton Utz, KPMG, along with many other impressive law firms and financial advisers.
A recreation space is on level 39 with spa, sauna, steam room, gym and BBQ area, complete with a second Plantroom above.
20 - 30 minutes by taxi from Brisbane Airport or 20 minutes via Air Train to Central station.
5-7 minute walk from Central Station.
2 minute walk from Eagle Street Pier.
5-7 minute walk from Central Station.
We uphold a 5-star global standard:
5-star buildings - We select only the best A-grade buildings in the most dynamic cities
5-star fit-outs - We install high-quality fit-outs that provide a classic unbranded working environment
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The difference empowers your business. It becomes your competitive advantage
We've done the hard work for you, so for your monthly fee your business can take advantage of our investment in:
Riparian Plaza is located in Brisbane's financial district. Tenants are only a short stroll to Brisbane's shopping and lifestyle precinct, Queen Street Mall.
Also just moments away are the City Botanical Gardens which is bordered by the Brisbane River, Parliament House and QUT's Garden Point campus. The location offers various multiple modes of public transport within close walking distance.
Servcorp offices are located on level 36 of Riparian Plaza.
Level 36 features original artwork by renowned Archibald Prize winning Australian artist Fred Cress and Melissa Egan who is represented mainly in corporate collections throughout Australia and overseas.
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text: This event is for members of Toastmasters International in the Skåne region. We shall gather here to practice speeches from the Toastmasters' Advanced Speeches manuals, try our workshop materials, keynote speeches, etc. Members who have achieved their Competent Communicator award shall be able to participate. Guests are welcome. Agenda:9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast (20 SEK contribution from each attendee)9:30 - 10:30 Prepared Speeches10:30 - 10:45 Break10:45 - 11:15 Table Topics with evaluations11:15 - 11:45 Evaluations for the prepared Speeches11:45 - 12:00 Other reports and Club related discussions.What is Toastmasters?Toastmasters is an international organization with over 250,000 members worldwide consisting of almost 13,000 clubs in 106 countries. Since 2010, Malmö has had a Toastmasters club of its own, with meetings in English.What Does Toastmasters Do?Well, we have nothing to do with roasting bread or breakfast. Instead Toastmasters has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Communications, public speaking and leadership skills can all be found in abundance at your normal Toastmasters meeting.Why Toastmasters?If you are in a position where you need to communicate, and who of us isn't, Toastmasters can help. The self paced program, the members, and the global organization provide all the support you need to achieve whatever goal it is you have at a fraction of the cost of a normal one day communications course. From engineers to entertainers, government workers to entrepreneurs, Toastmasters members represent a wide range of people who are committed to working towards a common goal in a supportive, professional atmosphere. Plus, we are a lot of fun!Sounds Great! How do I get started?Of course it does! If you would like more information please check out our website at www.malmo.toastmasters.se or e-mail us at email@example.com. As a member organization, guests are always welcome to take a test drive before jumping in to what could be one of the most rewarding decisions you have ever made.Hope to see you soon at a Malmö Toastmasters meeting!


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PSA After Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
Prior to commencing 44 treatments of proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda Medical Center in January 2007 for prostate cancer, my PSA was 8.5 and Gleason score was 5. Almost 4 months after my last proton treatment, my PSA is 9.59. I never had symptoms before being diagnosed and still don't have any. When can I expect my PSA to lower significantly?
James M. Metz, MD, Editor-in-Chief of OncoLink and Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
The serum PSA level should drop over time after any radiation therapy, including proton therapy. However, there can be an initial rise during and immediately after treatment due to inflammation of the prostate gland from the radiation. The PSA trend needs to be followed regularly, usually every 3-6 months. The PSA should drop considerably by one year. If the PSA continues to rise after treatment, further investigation to rule out disease spread outside of the prostate gland is warranted.


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Zero + Maria Cornejo Spring 2013 | Runway
Zero + Maria Cornejo Spring 2013
Zero + Maria Cornejo Spring 2013
Maria Cornejo's show notes called her Spring 2013 collection future primitive. 'It's about looking towards the future, but with a nod to the past,' she said. The most forward-thinking thing about this collection in particular may be Cornejo's exercises with balanced shapes and squared hemlines — new tricks for a designer whose past collections have been concerned with asymmetry. The clothes this time were geometric in a different way: jackets made from scuba material had soft shoulders, slightly nipped in waists and ended in straight lines. Voluminous skirts jutted out at the thigh before coming to a close under the knee.
The color palette and imagery in the clothes helped with the futurism, too — steely grays and crisp whites felt clean, and a blue-and-black print was actually a photo of a Giacomo Balla sculpture from the '20s.
Cornejo gave the same treatment to a picture she took of crop circles from an airplane window and a street art collage. That sentimentality was part of this collection's look back at the past, as was the hand-knitted macrame from Bolivia and hand-crafted Victoria Simes jewelry included in the collection.


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Beginning American Tribal Style ® Belly Dance
Full Session // $80
Drop-in // $15
May 2nd ¦ May 9th ¦ May 16th ¦ May 23rd ¦ May 30th ¦ June 6th ¦ June 13th ¦ June 20th
The Beginner class will teach students the foundations of American Tribal Style ® Belly Dance including Foundational Steps both fast and slow, posture, formations, the improvisational format, and playing the zills (finger cymbals). This class is for anyone who has not tried ATS® Belly Dance before or who wants to work on, or improve their foundational movements. No previous dance experience is necessary and no, you do not need to show your belly if you don't want to. Students should wear something comfortable to move in and may bring a water bottle to class. Students will need… a set of zills for week 4 of class. More information on this will be available on the first night of class.
About the Artist: Dawn Grey is an American Tribal Style® Belly Dancer, Certified Instructor, Fat Chance Belly Dance® Sister Studio, and the Director of Blissful Sunrise Belly Dance and the performance troupe Seize The Sway. She has had a love of dance almost since before she could walk. She has been trained in ballet, tap, and jazz dance throughout her childhood, teens, and as a dance major in college. Then life stepped in. She is a devoted wife and mother of two who stopped dancing to get a job with health insurance. Fourteen years later she realized something was missing. It was then that she found ATS® Belly Dance and fell in love. She has not stopped since and loves to share her passion with others.


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What to do with $100? I'm sure most of us can come with a never-ending list of things to spend the money on – new clothes, video games, maybe even bills. But for 55 Truckload Carriers Assn. (TCA) members, the challenge is simple: pay it forward.
The idea, presented at the recent TCA Refrigerated Division annual meeting in Albuquerque, is not something new. In fact, a book and movie, starring Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey, and Haley Joel Osment, were created based on the concept. But in trucking?
TCA member John Christner, president & CEO of John Christner Trucking, implemented a "Pay it Forward" program two years within his fleet to great success. He suggested TCA challenge its members with the program.
"The results [of this program] have been amazing, even phenomenal," Christner said at the meeting. "This is about giving someone in your workforce the power to do something for mankind."
Christner provided some of his employees with $100 as "seed money" and asked them to do something good with the money. Those employees purchased clothes for the homeless, groceries and gasoline for low-income families, and even contacted with outside vendors looking for matching grants to extend that first $100 even further, he said.
One story Christner told was of an employee who set up a dental appointment for a man. During the visit, the dentist discovered the man had oral cancer.
"Because of this one random act of kindness, the cancer was discovered early enough to save his life, and that's a priceless achievement," said Christner, who added that he borrowed the idea from another company.
Following Christner's speech, 55 TCA members signed up for the "Pay it Forward" program. Christner gave each one $100 to get them started, along with instructions. He then suggested they provide the money to the employees about 3 weeks before Christmas and follow up with a meeting in January to learn how each used the money to influence lives.
"The power of an image campaign doesn't lie solely in multi-million dollar ad campaigns. It's also at the grass-roots level," Gary Salisbury, TCA chairman, said. "Imagine the impact of what John Christner is asking us to do. When a recipient of the $100 asks who gave this to him, and our people respond, 'This is courtesy of the trucking industry,' that person is going to tell the story over and over again to all his friends and family. These people will continue to tell others. I can think of no more effective way to bring about change."
"Expect a lot of tears and a lot of laughter," said Christner. "As one of my mechanics once told me, 'It's not easy giving away $100.' But we in the trucking industry have never been deterred by hard work. And the results are certain to be worth every dime."
You don't have to give $100 to someone; even the simplest acts can make a difference in someone's life. My brother once paid for the meal for the family behind him in the drive-thru lane at McDonald's. My wife and I donate many of the clothes our kids have outgrown to the local Goodwill. And while these acts are not life-changing alone, they are but a very small percentage of the charitable acts Americans engage in each and every day. Some are small; some are large; but all are worth the time and effort.


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Fall: March 1
[December 15 for international applicants]
Spring: December 1
[August 1 for international applicants]
Decisions regarding admission are rendered after the admissions application is complete and after all required credentials have been submitted.
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from individuals who can speak toward the applicant's ability to undertake graduate-level work in music, and/or comment on the applicant's character as a potential graduate student.
All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate Bachelor of Music degree at Temple University, which is based on a curriculum of 124 to 135 hours.
A degree in music is expected.
The Statement of Goals should include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 paper-based, 233 computer-based, or 90 internet-based. Any students admitted with a TOEFL score below 600 on the paper-based, 250 on the computer-based, or 100 on the internet-based examination must pass an English skills course during their first semester at Temple University.
A resume is required.
Applicants must submit, with the application for admission, an undergraduate-level paper demonstrating the applicant's ability to do musical analysis and/or report research.
Students who wish to transfer credit should speak with their academic advisor and obtain a transfer of credit form, available at www.temple.edu/grad/forms/documents/Transfer_Grad_Credit_05.pdf Transfer credits must be approved by the Advisor, the Department Chair, and the Associate Dean. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Due to the large number of applications for admission and the competitive nature of its music programs, the Boyer College admits only a portion of its applicants. In addition to the general admissions credentials required of all Temple University graduate applicants, Boyer College of Music specialized admission criteria (i.e., auditions, portfolios, interviews, recommendations, departmental term papers, and standardized examinations) are very heavily weighted in Boyer College of Music admission decisions. Applicants may be rejected for admission for failing to obtain the required level of proficiency in any one area of the specialized admission criteria regardless of the level of success in meeting the Temple University general admission criteria. In addition to the level of success demonstrated in the above-mentioned criteria, a final admission factor is the College's Optimum Enrollment Policy. This Policy may preclude the admission of any student who meets the minimum requirements.
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 31
Required Courses (17 s.h.):
Music Studies 508 (3) Seminar in Theoretical Analysis
509-513 (3) Seminar in Stylistic Analysis
514 (2) Canon and Fugue
515 (3) Computer Synthesis
548 (2) Composition
700 (3) Research in Music
798 (1) Final Written Project: Theory
Elective Courses (14)
Select from Music, Music Education, Music Studies, and other graduate departments. Approval of advisor required.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: Yes, a language examination is required. Reading knowledge of a foreign language is expected. If a deficiency exists, students may be required to take up to four semesters of a foreign language.
All incomplete grades and keyboard proficiencies must be completed by the 1st day of the month in which the student expects to graduate.
Acceptable English:
All students, including those for whom English is not the native language, are expected to present all written work in acceptable English. No double standard exists to differentiate students on the basis of proficiency in the use of the English language. Students are also responsible for becoming familiar with the College's statement on plagiarism and academic honesty.
a. Graduate degree students in non-performing curricula may take up to six credits of applied study toward the degree with the permission of the major adviser. Such non-required lessons may be taken only if the student can pass the normal graduate-level performing audition expected of performance majors. In this event, a fee of $200, not covered by tuition remission, is charged.
b. Graduate students, regardless of major, with a demonstrable performing proficiency that may not meet the more rigorous requirements of a graduate performance-level audition, may, by audition, qualify to take two credits of applied study per semester for graduate credit in the 290 course number series. These courses carry a fee of $400 plus tuition and may be applied to the non-performing curriculum for degree credit up to six semester hours with the approval of the major adviser.
c. Graduate assistantships and other forms of university-sponsored financial aid do not cover private lesson and Recital Extension fees.
In addition to the written diagnostic examinations required upon entrance to the program, Music Theory majors take a functional piano examination encompassing the following points:
1. Score Reading: to be prepared in advance of the examination. The scores are to be brought to the examination. The exposition of the first movement of a symphony by Haydn or Mozart. Suggested scores are the 12 "London" symphonies by Haydn or one of the last six symphonies by Mozart. If the student wishes, s/he may play a more difficult score by a later composer.
2. A portion of the score of a four (or more) part choral work, any period.
3. An elementary lied accompaniment.
4. Sight-read a Bach chorale.
5. Realization of a figured bass.
Except as noted, all degree credits are to be earned at Temple University.
Independent Study Courses:
Independent study courses provide a special opportunity for graduate students to work in a highly individualized setting with one or more faculty members. All such study must receive the approval of the faculty member providing the instruction, the students' major adviser, and the Associate Dean. Approval will be granted only after the student has presented a detailed description of the intended independent study project. Approval of independent study projects will be granted only for students whose academic and musical record provides substantial support for the benefits of this type of study. In no case may more than 20% of a graduate student's curriculum be taken as independent study. Private lessons beyond those required in the curriculum are not an appropriate form of independent study.
Professional Development Policy:
All students in the Boyer College of Music, in addition to the required subjects toward their degrees, are obliged to serve in a number of capacities in order to enrich their academic and musical expertise. The Boyer College believes that such experiences give impetus to successful professional careers. Among the duties that may be required are conducting laboratory classes, tutoring, teaching private lessons, coaching, participating in the distribution and inventory control of University-owned musical instruments and instructional materials, participating in ensembles, accompanying, performing at admissions and open house events, supervising performance classes, and other academically related activities.
All entering Master of Music students are required
to take Diagnostic Examinations in Harmony, Counterpoint,
Aural Skills, and Music History prior to the first
semester of graduate study. The purpose of these
examinations is to determine weaknesses in undergraduate
Depending on the examination results, students may be required
to take one or more remedial courses. In these
instances, the remedial courses will be graded
on a "Credit / No Credit" basis and the official university transcript will indicate "CR" (for "Credit", meaning that the deficiency has been satisfied) or "NC" (for "No Credit", meaning that the deficiency has not been satisfied). Students must have a "B-" or better average in any remedial course or section thereof to earn the grade of "Credit" and to satisfy the requirement. Students who earn a grade of "NC" (that is, having a class average below "B-") must retake that course or section until an average of "B-" or higher is achieved and a grade of "CR" is recorded on the official university transcript. Remedial courses are offered for undergraduate credit only, and may not count toward graduate degree requirements.
1. All entering MM students must take the harmony, counterpoint, and aural skills examination prior to the first semester of graduate study unless conditions for exemption have been met (see below). Students may take the test only once, and if they do not pass the test or any portion thereof, they must enroll in the remedial course(s) during their first semester of study.
Depending on which section(s) of the examination are failed, the examiners will stipulate which sections of remedial coursework the student must take. The courses are "Diatonic Harmony Review" (Music Studies 201), "Chromatic Harmony Review" (Music Studies 202), "Counterpoint Review" (Music Studies 203), and "Graduate Aural Theory Review " (Music Studies 240).
2. Music History
All entering MM students are required to take Diagnostic Examinations in Music History prior to registering for their first semester of graduate student, unless conditions for exemption have been met (see below). If the student is unsuccessful in passing any portion of the Music History examination, the student may select one of two options.
Option A: Register to take Music History Review (Music Studies 253 for 1 to 5 undergraduate credits, with 1 credit assigned to each of the following five periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Twentieth Century. Students may register for a maximum of 3 credits of Music History Review in any semester; thus, it is possible to extend the remediation over two semesters.
Option B: Students may study independently and retake the failed sections of the examination at the end of the first semester of study. Students may retake the examination only once, and if any section is failed a second time, they must take the assigned remedial sections in their second semester of study.
3. Conditions for Exemption
The requirement to take the Examination in any of these areas is waived only for graduates of the Boyer College of Music who: 1) matriculate and enroll in the semester immediately following completion of all undergraduate degree requirements, and 2) received grades of "B-" or
better in every undergraduate course taken in each individual
examination area to be waived.
Comprehensive Examination:
Upon the imminent completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study and with the approval of the major adviser, the candidate may request permission of the Associate Dean of the Boyer College of Music to take the written qualifying examination. This request must be made in writing at least one month before the scheduled date of the examination. If s/he wishes to do so, the candidate may take this examination during the final semester of graduate study. The master's qualifying examinations will be given once each term.
Music Theory majors take a three-hour written examination in the major field.
The Comprehensive Exam is taken upon the imminent completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study and with the approval of the major adviser. At least two faculty members grade the written Comprehensive Examination.
Students should contact the Associate Dean at least one month prior to the requested administration date.
Final Written Project:
Music Studies 798. Music Theory majors write a final written project (not a thesis) of 50-75 pages. The project must meet profession standards of research and writing, encouraging students to develop skills in research, writing, and analysis. Additionally, the final written project provides a vehicle needed for those interested in applying for doctoral studies in music theory or music history. There is no defense of the final written project. The major advisor evaluates and grades the final written project.
Comprehensive Examination in Music Literature and Theory:
All candidates for the Master of Music degree are required to take a one-hour comprehensive examination in music literature and theory. A list of 100 musical works of the standard literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century is available to the student when admitted to the College. It is suggested that this examination be taken in the penultimate term of study. The list is intended as an aid to preparation for the examination. The examination is in three parts: identification of specific selections from a list of 100 works, identification of a "mystery" selection, and score analysis.
Students should plan to take the examination in the penultimate semester of study. The examination is in three parts: identification of specific selections from a list of 100 works, identification of a "mystery" selection, and score analysis. The examination is administered approximately ten times each year. Students notify the music graduate secretary no later than one week prior to the requested examination administration date.
For examination dates, visit the Graduate Music Examination Schedule page on Boyer's website.
Members of the graduate music history and music theory department select the music scores and musical selections. Two graduate faculty members grade the examination. Students must pass all three sections. A score of 70% or better must be achieved in the identification section, and a "pass" or "weak pass" must be achieved in the "mystery" selection and the score analysis section.
Dept. of Music Theory
Boyer College of Music
and Dance
2001 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
James Short
Program Coordinator:
Professor Michael Klein
Graduate Chairperson:
Professor Michael Klein
The Master of Music in Music Theory provides a comprehensive collection of courses designed to develop skills in the areas of music theory research, music analysis, and musical composition.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 6 years
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m. Students are also able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Dept. of Music Theory
Boyer College of Music and Dance
2001 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Not applicable.
The Boyer College of Music has been ranked
among the top 30 music schools in the country
by U.S. News & World Report.
This degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The Master's program in Music Theory is organized into a series of small seminars, with an emphasis on developing strong analytical skills and on the application of music theory in the academic environment. The program's primary purpose is to prepare majors for further academic studies at the doctoral level.
The program prepares students for various careers related to music, and for further academic and musical training at the doctoral level.
Not applicable.
With permission from the Dean's Office, students may be granted permission to enter the College as a non-matriculated student, taking up to 9 graduate credits (excluding private lessons) before applying for admission to a program.
Boyer College offers a number of assistantships and academic internships to matriculated graduate students. Full awards carry a cash stipend plus full tuition remission for the fall and spring semesters. Partial awards also are available in values of 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 of a full award. Duties for assistantships and internships vary, but typically include teaching, tutoring, classroom assistance, research, artistic performance, and/or direct service related to academic programs. Applicants must submit an assistantship/internship application by March 1 to obtain priority consideration for an award.
Applications are available online at the Graduate Financial Aid page of Boyer's website. Typically these awards are made only in the fall semester for up to two semesters, fall and spring. Awards may be renewed on an annual basis (typically up to one additional year for Master's students and up to three years for Doctoral students) based upon departmental needs as well as satisfactory academic and musical progress by the recipient.
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Winding out a convertible to 217 mph, we'd imagine, is like flying a Gulfstream V with T-tops. Of course, though the tuning boys at 9ff made such a feat possible, they did it with the top up, mitigating the need for an O2 mask. That means next to a Hemi-powered plain-jane Dodge Charger cop car, the company's all-wheel tuner 911 cabrio is the ultimate sleeper. They make it so by upclocking the factory model to reach 650 hp and boosting the brakes (gee, thanks).
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The Memphis Tigers, coached by Josh Pastner, lost 76-72 to unranked (and undefeated) Murray State yesterday. John Calipari did not get credited with the loss, because John Calipari stopped coaching Memphis two and a half years ago, when Kentucky offered him $31.65 million and free membership to a country club. Nonetheless, John Calipari did get introduced as "head coach of the Memphis Tigers" by the Memphis PA announcer. Oh, that's awkward.
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Open plate rack, glazed cupboards, decorative shelving or elements like fretwork can end up a hotchpotch of images unless the basic shape of the kitchen is well balanced. We need to think of the kitchen more as a piece of furniture. We are living in the kitchen or family room now, not formal rooms, so it needs to be good to look at, comfortable to be around and practical to be in.
How colour could affect our sensation, thoughts, physical reactions and responses should not be underestimated. Colours can affect our sense of judgement and make the space look bigger or smaller, open or intimate. What most of us do not know is that colours can improve our health, increase energy levels and even change our body temperature!
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Due to a prior commitment, I will not be holding the Wednesday chat this week. The weekly chats will resume next week on their usual schedule. Sorry guys (and gals!).
Dead Coach is working hard sending me guest entries so I'll keep putting them out there for discussion. Everyone knows quarterback Case Keenum has been pretty impressive this pre-season, but we've all seen pre-season stars fade out in regular season action.
Dead Coach submitted an interesting topic that should generate some interest. Two home-grown Texas boys are both vying for the #2 spots on their respective teams. DC throws out some good points for both scenarios.
What do you folks think?
~ Crimedog
Who Plays First, Case Keenum or Vince Young?
By Dead Coach
First of all, let's get one thing straight from the start. This is a ridiculous topic, and a blatant grab for clicks / comments. I don't think this matters a bit, as both guys are at best backup quarterbacks right now. But since both players capture the attention of Houston sports fans, it could be an interesting discussion, so why not see what happens?
Second thing: I don't care about the Big 12, American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, or even the SEC. I went to Appalachian State, an FCS school in North Carolina. I do not have any of the usual Texas biases, so I'm not hating on your favorite school. Kind of like how your grades in college matter less than your work experience on your resume, a player's college game matters less than his NFL experience. So I don't care that Keenum put up 500+ yards against Rice or the Young won the Rose Bowl. Rice and USC don't play in the NFL (although some of their players do).
Third thing: Barring injury, neither of these guys is starting opening day. Schaub will be the Texans starter, even if he throws zero complete passes against New Orleans and Dallas in the preseason, and the Packers wouldn't start Clark Kent over Aaron Rodgers if Superman were playing football. It doesn't matter if the backups are just as good or better, those guys aren't losing their starting jobs in the preseason. If you can't accept or at least consider that, you might as well skip the rest of this, as it will contain other reasonable points that you aren't interested in hearing. If you can accept that, we are down to the things that will need to happen for either guy to start: 1) injury to the regular starter (or held out for "rest" at the end of the season) and 2) winning the #2 spot, or injury to multiple quarterbacks in front of him. Some people would correctly point out that Schaub is more likely to be benched for performance problems that former MVP Rodgers, but if that hasn't happened since 2006, why would you expect it now? I'm not considering that a factor.
Injury to the regular starter isn't out of the question in either case. Both have some weaknesses on the offensive line. Both quarterbacks have missed time with injuries in the past. And the new concussion rules make it more likely for a player to miss a game after a blow to the head. Add in that the Texans had one of the best AFC records last season, and the Packers were 15-1 in 2011, and it is also reasonable to suggest that one of the teams might be resting their regular starter at the end of the season. I'd call it about a 50% chance that one of the starters misses at least one game this season, opening the door for a backup. Schaub might be a little more injury prone, but Rodgers starts the season with no linemen returning to the same spot they started in the 2012 season, and a rookie 4th round pick at left tackle. The Packers have a lot more line questions than the Texans, and Rodgers has been hit / sacked more in the last couple years due to the Packers lack of running game. Advantage: Vince Young.
But there is another question even if the regular starter sits out. Will either guy even be the #2 quarterback for his team? Vince Young has lesser competition. While Keenum has to unseat a guy that has started and won in the regular season and playoffs, VY's competition includes Graham Harrell and B.J. Coleman. Neither has ever started an NFL game, and Harrell has only attempted 4 passes and lost a fumble in his short NFL career. In addition, while T.J. Yates has been decent for Houston in two preseason games, Harrell has been awful for Green Bay, and Coleman has been playing behind Young. The advantage here goes to Vince Young again. He is the one with playoff experience on his resume, and his competition is much weaker than Keenum's.
But what about how these guys are playing, right now? Shouldn't that be what makes the difference? That's a big advantage for Keenum over Young. VY seems to still be learning to work with his Green Bay teammates, while Keenum has looked very sharp. Vince has been almost as bad as Harrell in his two preseason starts, while Keenum has been at least as good as Yates, if not better. Young's numbers don't tell the entire story – he missed a TD completion by an inch of white chalk under a receiver's knee, which touched the ground before the second toe that would have given him a touchdown in game 2. He also hasn't gotten as many snaps as Keenum to show what he can do. Regardless of the disparity in opportunities, it is apparent that Keenum is far ahead of Vince Young this year in the preseason performance category.
Finally, there is the question of what the team and coaches value to consider. If the Packers were really concerned about experience, they wouldn't have kept Harrell as the #2 last year. Likewise, if the Texans didn't value Yates experience, they wouldn't have kept him as the primary backup last season. On the other hand, the Texans were comfortable enough with their current QBs to not look bring in real competition for them, while the Packers signed Young for a reason. Both players have reason to feel good about their team's opinion of them.
At the end of it all, I think injury potential and weakness of competition for the backup spot favor Vince Young, even though Keenum is playing much better right now. So I'd say Young is more likely to start another game before Keenum starts his first one. Sometimes, life ain't fair.
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Aluminum pour shows artistic process
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Marion High School art teacher Janessa Wood likes to show her students every detail that goes into a work of art. She had her advanced art students build their own canvases for the same reason she wanted to do an aluminum pour on Friday.
Students from MHS and Marion Middle School crowded into the vocational agriculture building to observe aluminum scraps melted in a crucible furnace and then poured into more than 30 square sand molds.
Under the direction of Fort Hayes State University sculpture professor Toby Flores, Logan Maytum, Alicia Maloney, and Angel Funk alternated in different positions in the process. Maytum took two turns with FHSU graduate Cort Boss on one end of the long rods used to tip the red-hot crucible cup. Funk and Maloney were on shovel and hoe duty, using their tools to scrap any flaming fragments of overflow away from the wood canyons between the eight molds and into the sand below the bench.
While some of their classmates were doing a little bit of heavy lifting on Friday, for most artists the hard work was already over. Each of Wood's students carved intricate designs into their mold — including Warrior heads, faux fossils, and animals. Wood said the deeper the carvings into the center of the mold the better chance of the sculpture meeting expectations.
The challenge of the project, according to senior Andrea Nordquist, was working backwards, thinking in terms of a mirror image while engaged in carving.
"Think about looking up at it from underneath a glass table," Boss explained. "That's how you have to carve it."
Sculpture is not Wood's preferred medium, electing to major in painting in school and paint often for her own art. She has noticed with many of her students that those who struggled with two-dimensional artworks have responded well to three-dimensional pieces. The opposite also is true. Boss said what he struggled with was working in layers in painting, while sculpture is more linear.
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Two young girls allegedly forced into prostitution were rescued last Thursday, one in Ontario and one in Hemet, after a federally backed task force conducted a two-day sweep in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
The girls have been working the streets as prostitutes for a while, according to FBI spokeswoman, Laura Eimiller.
The FBI hasn't released any further information about the girls in order to protect them.
"They were taken into protective custody and are being given medical evaluations and psychological counseling," Eimiller said. "From there they will be placed somewhere safe to continue to protect them from future harm."
The Inland Empire Child Exploitation and Prostitution task force, comprised of officers from various local police departments and the FBI, rescued the two juveniles as a part of last week's sweep. The task force is tasked with investigating matters of child exploitation, primarily the sexual trafficking of minors.
Authorities coordinated and led several operations to identify and recover victims of sexual trafficking, resulting in the recovery of the two girls, as well as 16 arrests on charges including pandering, pimping, prostitution and human trafficking, according Eimiller.
Arrested in the sweep were Leticia Hernandez, 18 of San Diego; Ashley Jackson, 25 of Berkeley; Melissa Rivera, 21 of Duarte; Shawnique Drake, 22 of Desert Hot Springs; Tiffany Amirmoini, 22 of Chino; Chalene Sprinkle, 20 of Oak Hills: Katie Byrne, 32 of Fresno; Ciara Garrett, 22, Sacramento: and Ashley Diaz, 19, Bronx, N.Y. No hometowns were available for Kira Whittonisenberger, 41, Julie Ann Scott, 52, and Kimberly Lynn Franklin, 47.
Charles Joseph Penniman, 18, Rajhad Soud Greene, 32 and Havloc Boston, 44 were all arrested for alleged human trafficking/pimping and drug possession.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos has taken the reins of this issue that continues to plague the county.
In 2012, prosecutors filed 338 prostitution-related cases, 37 of which were minors.
He recently announced several new directives to strengthen his zero-tolerance policy on human trafficking.
"For some time there has been the misconception that human trafficking is an evil that only happens in faraway countries, but make no mistake, it is happening right here in our own county," Ramos said.
"We have taken significant steps and strengthened existing partnerships to send the message that if you commit this horrendous crime in our county you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
His drive to end this local and national Pandora's box will be by taking away the fuel that ignites this firey problem, the customers.
These traffickers include the pimps who run the business on the street and through the screen of technology.
Internet-based trafficking has also made it easier for customers who solicit sex for money.
They are now able to go online and purchase services without ever having to leave their homes and risk being caught.
One of the biggest suppliers of online sex trafficking is the website Backpage.com, according to Ramos.
Advertisements for "escorts" can be found for nearly every city in San Bernardino County and they all include girls and boys who are selling sexual services – some of whom are juveniles as young as 13 years old, he added.
Ramos said Backpage.com charges one dollar and up for adult services ads, generating upwards of $22 million a year.
"If Backpage really cares about victims like they say they do, then they should immediately shut down its escort service section," Ramos said. "Clearly, they are more concerned with profit over people."
San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Coordinator Anne-Michelle Ellis pointed out that commercial sexual exploitation is a problem that affects all ages in all parts of the county, even children are forced into this underworld.
"It's important to realize that commercial sexual exploitation affects children in all parts of our county," she said.
"It's not just the kids from 'those' neighborhoods or 'those' families. All children are vulnerable, and the biggest vulnerability is their age."
The question is asked as to what can society do to stop this tragic life from happening to the children working the streets?
There isn't just a single answer, according to president and executive director of Forgotten Children inc. Pastor Paula Daniels.
"Each year, more than two million children are exploited in the global commercial sex trade. Many become trapped in prostitution."
The commercial sexual exploitation of children is trafficking, regardless of circumstances," said Daniels.
"Currently 1 in 3 children are at risk of becoming victimized by a domestic trafficker and an average of 2,185 children go missing each day or every 1 1/2 minutes, worldwide," she added.
Daniels has programs that assist these children including a shelter that will protect these girls from the brutality a pimp would inflict on them.
According to one undercover detective with the San Bernardino police, some of the girls are taken to Las Vegas to work weekends and holidays.
The youngest prostitute she found working the streets of San Bernardino was 13.
"Those who patronize the commercial sex industry are the ones that keep these victims in bondage." Daniels said.
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Recently while working on a CentOS Linux server I downgraded Ruby version 1.8.7 p302 to Ruby version 1.8.6 p399 because of a project that was built for Ruby 1.8.6. The server is a development CentOS Linux server with numerous other projects already operational on it and so downgrading Ruby caused a couple issues one of which was with Redmine project management software. The issue was with sending email notifications for things such as file uploads, added issues, issue updates, etc. Below I describe the error in more detail, the reason for the error, and how to resolve the error sending email notifications.


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The 2011 Taiwan All-Star Series will consist of five games played between Nov. 2-6 in three different cities -- New Taipei City (XinZhuang Stadium) on Nov. 2, Taichung (Intercontinental Stadium) on Nov. 3 and 4th and Kaohsiung (Chengcing Lake Stadium) on Nov. 5 and 6th. Each game will feature the MLB team playing the Chinese Taipei national team and all games will be broadcast live in Taiwan by FTV, Major League Baseball's exclusive over-the-air broadcaster for regular-season and postseason games.
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA will be selecting the MLB team and staff. A full roster and coaching staff will be released in October.
"Major League Baseball is excited to take another important step in showcasing our great game to Taiwan, continuing our objective to bring baseball to fans throughout the world," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. "We are pleased that many fine players will represent Major League Baseball when they meet the top talents of Taiwan."
"Major League players are eager to return to Taiwan as part of the 2011 Taiwan All-Star Series, and they look forward to joining their counterparts from the Chinese Taipei national team in helping grow the world-wide popularity of the game they love," said MLBPA executive director Michael Weiner. "The players also want to thank the people of Taiwan for once again welcoming them to their country."
"The baseball community and all of Taiwan are greatly anticipating this opportunity for our national team to compete against players from Major League Baseball," said Richard T.C. Lin, secretary general of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association. "We are delighted that Major League Baseball has returned to Taiwan and we look forward to seeing more games played here in the future."
There are currently 28 players from Taiwan playing in Major League organizations including two on Major League rosters.
The most recent MLB trip to Taiwan was in March 2010 when the Dodgers traveled to the country to play a two-game series against the Chinese Professional Baseball League All-Stars.
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are committed to introducing the game at all levels, including providing a showcase for the best baseball talent from all over the world. From the World Baseball Classic to Opening Series, Spring Training games and All-Star exhibitions, together MLB and the MLBPA have dramatically expanded the platform for international events, bringing MLB teams and players to fans in Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and Venezuela.


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The conservative group American Crossroads, which has been singled out
for criticism by President Obama and other Democrats, said Wednesday
that it has shattered its fundraising goals in the face of such attacks
and will now expand its efforts into House races as a result.
American Crossroads and its nonprofit affiliate, Crossroads GPS, will
join two other Republican-friendly groups in a "House surge strategy,"
spending up to $50 million in competitive districts over the next three
weeks, officials said. The Crossroads groups will also expand their
spending in Senate races.
The plans pose yet another threat to Democrats' wavering hold on
Congress, as Republicans and their allies expand the playing field into
more states.
A tide of record expenditures by outside groups has allowed Republicans
to broaden their targets well beyond the 40 seats needed to take over
the House and put them within striking distance of winning the Senate.
Embattled Democrats, by contrast, are retreating from some districts in
an attempt to minimize their expected losses.
The GOP expenditures have come under increasing criticism from Obama and other Democrats,
who have focused on the big-spending Chamber of Commerce and the two
Crossroads affiliates, which were formed with the encouragement of
Republican political guru Karl Rove. The attacks have included
unsubstantiated allegations by the Democratic National Committee and
others that the chamber might be spending foreign donations on U.S.
elections, an accusation the business lobby denies.
Crossroads spokesman Jonathan Collegio said conservative outrage over
the Democratic attacks helped the Crossroads group raise more than $13
million in the past week, shattering the group's $52 million fundraising
goal for the cycle. The two affiliates now expect to raise $65 million
by Nov. 2.
"Democrats who lose in November due to the surge strategy or expanded
Senate efforts can send thank-you notes to the White House and DNC,
which helped us generate the funding for this strategy," Collegio said.
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The other groups involved in the House spending campaign are the
American Action Network, headed by former senator Norm Coleman (R) of
Minnesota, and the Commission on Hope, Growth and Opportunity, founded
by GOP campaign consultant Scott Reed.
Facing an onslaught of attack ads and dismal poll numbers, top Democrats
have sought to raise questions about Crossroads GPS and other outside
groups that do not have to disclose their donors because they are
organized as nonprofit organizations. A recent Washington Post analysis found that most outside expenditures are made by groups that do not have to reveal their donors.
Obama said at a rally Sunday that "you don't know" whether groups such
as the chamber are using money from big business or foreign nationals to
fund election ads. Vice President Biden escalated the criticism by
challenging the chamber to open its books and arguing that denials of
foreign influence could not be trusted.
Spending by groups outside the political parties has eclipsed $100
million, according to Federal Election Commission records, which do not
include tens of millions of dollars in other political ads not reported
to the FEC. The liberal Media Matters Action Network says it has tallied
more than 60,000 ads from conservative groups since August.
The chamber has pledged to spend up to $75 million on the midterms, almost exclusively in favor of Republicans.
On Wednesday, Crossroads said it was pouring an additional $3.7 million
into Senate contests in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri
and Nevada, and will contribute $10 million to the joint House effort
with the Coleman and Reed groups. The Crossroads affiliates say they
have raised $56 million so far; only donors to the main political
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N.C. Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Owens won Trooper of the Year for Troop A, District VII in 2005 and 2007, and Trooper of the Year for all of Troop A in 2007.
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Sgt. Chris Owens
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Education: Richmond Senior High School, Rockingham, 1991
Joined NCHP: May 1998
Promoted to sergeant: November 2009
Married: Aug. 12, 1995
Children: One son, age 16
N.C. Highway Patrol Sgt. Chris Owens won Trooper of the Year for Troop A, District VII in 2005 and 2007, and Trooper of the Year for all of Troop A in 2007.
With only eight troops in the state, that�s a high honor.
In November 2009, he received promotion to sergeant.
District VII 1st Sgt. Charles Johnston thinks Owens is ready for the next step up, to run his own district.
�He needs to get promoted,� Johnston said.
Later Johnston added, �Sometimes you can�t control who comes into your district, but if I could go in and pick somebody, I would go pick him. Because he�s professional, he knows what he�s doing. And that�s the thing with a supervisor � not only is he confident, but he�s competent in what he�s doing. He�s confident and competent, and the guys know it.�
But Owens, the son of a state trooper, is OK right where he is.
�I just want to stay here right now,� Owens said. �My goal, when I first started thinking about promotion, was to be a first sergeant, to have your own district. I like the position I�m in now, because not only can you go out and work the road, � there�s a lot of admin here, too. But I like to get out and work with the guys. I feel right now I�m not an office person, but I like to get out and work with the guys, and work for them.�
Not many people know the view from inside the Highway Patrol. Owens said safety of the public and law enforcement is always the top priority, and one of the toughest parts of the job is when incidents don�t turn out right. It�s those times when fellowship among troopers is key.
Owens said people usually aren�t aware of �the emotions that you have dealing with a fatality. Especially if it�s dealing with a child or a family member � things like that. Friends that you may run across. I don�t think a lot of people understand the emotions that are held in when you have to deliver that message to someone�s family. I know a lot of guys, that�s one of the things they hate to do, is deliver a death message.�
But there are lighter times on the job.
When Owens was first promoted, he was sent to Moore County and stayed at the Eastwood Volunteer Fire Department�s station in West End. One day after his shift, he received a surprise. The firefighters had, after a fashion, created a new cruiser for him.
�That was a crash vehicle they were going to cut up for training,� Owens said, pointing to a picture in his office of a beat-up looking compact coupe. �It was back in the parking lot, and it had been back there for a couple months. One day I came home � I say home, they let me stay there � I went to my room, and they put that picture on my door.
�I went and looked at the car, and they had taken time to paint the stripe down the side of it, made the little reflective (Highway Patrol) emblem, set a little bar light on top of it. Of course, it�s got the doughnut tire on the front, there. I think about that, too, because there were some good guys that took care of me there and looked out for me.�
As soon as he got the chance though, Owens had himself transferred back to District VII, which covers Lenoir and Jones counties.
�It�s my home,� Owens said. �It�s where I�ve made my home. I moved around a lot when I was younger. And that�s something I said I wouldn�t do to my family, unless they wanted to do it. My son, he�s grown up here, and this is the only place he knows, so that�s the biggest thing � my family. That�s why we stayed here.�
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The book of Genesis floats (pardon the pun) some interesting numbers when discussing the Great Flood. For example, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights, and at the end of that time, the entire planet was covered in water.
I think we can deduce how much water that would have had to be, estimating that the highest peaks in the Himalayas were covered with water. (8,848 meters above sea level)
My questions are, how fast would the rain have had to come to raise the ocean level that high in 40 days and nights, how much would the mass of the earth have changed for this event, and would that significantly alter the strength of gravity on earth?


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TPWD Re-Launches Zebra Mussel Awareness Campaign
North Texas Boaters asked to Clean, Drain and Dry
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife and a coalition of partners are re-launching a public awareness campaign to coincide with the start of boating season and a new regulation that took effect this month asking boaters on Lake Texoma, Lake Lavon and the Red River and its tributaries to remove all water from their boat and trailer before leaving for another body of water.p>The campaign is aimed at getting boaters to Clean, Drain and Dry their boats to help stop the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. Zebra mussels have become well established in Lake Texoma, and they can be spread to other waters on boats and trailers. Boaters are already prohibited from transporting exotic species that are visible to the naked eye, such as adult zebra mussels.
Recent changes mean that boaters and anglers who take steps designed to prevent the spread of invasive species such as zebra mussels, silver carp and bighead carp won't have to worry about being in violation of state laws prohibiting the possession of certain exotic species.
"Our message is simple," said Brian Van Zee, TPWD Inland Fisheries regional director. "Don't be a carrier. If you keep or use your boat or personal watercraft on Lake Texoma, or have operated in out-of-state waterways already infested with zebra mussels, Clean, Drain and Dry your vessel before heading to any other body of water in Texas."
The public awareness campaign, funded with sponsor and partner funding and Sportfish Restoration federal aid dollars, will educate boaters through billboards, signage at marinas and area gas stations, lake buoys and stencils at boat ramps, radio public service announcements, and a number of other media.
Campaign partners include: North Texas Municipal Water District, Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Authority, City of Dallas Water Utilities Department, Sabine River Authority, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Angelina & Neches River Authority, Brazos River Authority and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Native to the former Soviet Union, zebra mussels found their way to the United States via the exchange of ballast water from ocean-going vessels passing through the St. Lawrence Seaway to ports on the Great Lakes. Since then, the rapidly propagating bivalves have been spreading throughout the U.S. and are currently found in 29 states.
Of immediate concern in North Texas, he said, are lakes such as Lavon, Ray Hubbard, Lewisville, Grapevine, Possum Kingdom, Granbury and others. These lakes are on the Trinity and Brazos River systems and they are heavily used by recreational boaters.
"In their larval form, zebra mussels are impossible to see with the naked eye," Van Zee said. "This is why the new law was passed and why it's particularly important to "Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat before leaving the lake and hitting the road".
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David Hass, who served more than 16 years as director of the Office of Judicial Education for the Wisconsin Supreme Court died after apparently suffering a heart attack on Aug. 28.
Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson joined judges, clerks of circuit court and court staff throughout the state in honoring Hass and the work he did for the entire state court system.
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Four Steps to Prepare Your Network for the Challenges of BYOD and Pervasive Wireless
I know BYOD is hitting close to home when I'm receiving notices from the local middle and high schools requiring students to bring their own tablets to class. It is efforts like these that show BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) as more than simply a marketing term being thrown around by various network vendors—it's undeniably real and it's all around us.
With that in mind, the promise of BYOD will come with its challenges—the deployment and management risks involved threaten to be a major headache for IT managers if they are not properly prepared for it. When it comes to wireless networks, preparing and planning for potential future technological trends is always a best practice. We know our customers will be faced with the challenge of preparing for BYOD, and we want to help. That's why we are hosting a webinar called Pervasive Wireless for BYOD.
We plan to discuss how to best prepare your network for the challenges and management risks inherent to a BYOD deployment:
- New user expectations in an evolving workplace landscape.
- The enterprise no longer owns the mobile devices accessing the network.
- IT has lost visibility and control of user devices and applications.
With BYOD, anywhere, anytime, any device usage is expected from the user, and the workplace is now globally dispersed with users touting mixed wireless devices. This paradigm shift calls for dramatic changes in how IT controls and manages users, devices, and applications. It is critical to be aware of these challenges when planning, deploying and managing your network for BYOD.
To give you a taste of what is included in the webinar; here are four steps we will be discussing:
1) Migrate to 802.11n for higher performance, coverage and scale:
The Challenge: A growing number of tablets and mobile devices accessing bandwidth intensive applications across the network.
Solution: Devices using 802.11n can optimize high bandwidth data voice and video while providing 7 times more throughput than devices using 802.11g/a. With advancements in antenna technology and MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output), networks will receive more reliable and predictable coverage. Overall, 802.11n will enable the throughput and coverage required to scale mobile devices. It will also help address the reliability concerns of the "anywhere, anytime, any device" requirement inherent in BYOD.
2) Configure your WLAN for anticipated needs
Challenge: Providing reliable network access to Wi-Fi enabled devices in increasingly concentrated areas
Solution: Use RF design best practices to help fine tune the network in advance and allow for high density coverage. Try to assess the bandwidth requirements per user and define the supported wireless protocols to optimize WLAN installation. An efficient RF Design will improve coverage for mobile devices in concentrated areas
3) Prepare for Mixed-Client Environments
Challenge: Mixed-client environments pose limitations for wireless system capacity.
Solution: As stated in the Mirecom Performance Report , the Aironet 3600 Access Point is able to provide significant performance gains by utilizing both Clientlink 2.0 and beamforming. Existing 802.11n Solutions without beamforming or Clientlink 2.0 will not be able to direct the signal to the client. With beamforming capabilities and Clientlink 2.0, you can expect up to 65% Increase in throughput with up to 27% improvement in channel capacity. Overall, Clientlink 2.0 and beamforming increases overall wireless system capacity in mixed client environments.
4) Detect and mitigate RF Interference.
Challenge: A sea of devices means significantly increased RF interference.
Solution: Using Cisco's RF excellence feature called CleanAir, IT managers can identify and manage sources of RF interference that impact application performance on mobile devices. CleanAir uses silicon-level intelligence in the access point to improve air quality and mobility experience for end-users. It detects and classifies interference while locating problem sources. With CleanAir, IT managers can improve connectivity of mobile devices by eliminating impact of interference.
These are just a few of the best practices for preparing your network for BYOD that will be covered in our webinar September 6th. We will also be discussing BYOD security, a hot topic for those considering BYOD deployment.
Intrigued? Register today using this link! Pervasive Wireless Webinar
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