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NEW ORLEANS, LA--Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined the New Orleans Aviation Board and regional elected, business and tourism leaders to announce plans to build a brand new, state-of-the-art airport terminal on the north side of current airport property. The announcement comes less than two years after the Mayor requested the Aviation Board to undertake an in-depth and robust analysis of four proposals for the future of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from the airport's master plan.
The current airport terminal is over 50 years old, and its infrastructure and set up have driven operational costs to high, unsustainable levels. The existing terminal also generates relatively low revenue from parking and concessions due to the set up. This high cost, low revenue model makes costs higher for airlines to operate, and therefore puts the airport at a competitive disadvantage for attracting new flights and business. The airport was recently renovated in advance of Super Bowl XLVII, but the behind-the-wall infrastructure is in need of an overhaul.
According the results of a comprehensive analysis of available options, the north alternative provides the best opportunities for revenue growth and sustainable operating costs, in addition to giving the Airport and region the best job and economic development potential.
"The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport serves as a gateway to millions of tourists and business travelers each year and is a critical driver for the creation of jobs and economic development," said Mayor Landrieu. "Creating a new, modern airport is integral to our success as a world-class travel destination and hub for commerce. It makes economic sense and will create over 13,000 jobs in construction. Recently, significant progress has been made to improve the air service, facilities and customer experience at Armstrong International. But this option provides us the ability to build on these improvements and create the world-class airport that this city deserves.
Landrieu continued, "This project is about investing in our future. As the 300th anniversary of New Orleans approaches in 2018, my vision is to create a world-class, international airport that will continue the economic vitality of our region. We cannot afford to let another 30 years go by without a clear path forward. The north side option is financially feasible and delivers a strong return on investment for our region."
In August 2011, Mayor Landrieu requested that the Aviation Board undertake an in-depth and robust analysis of the proposed north side plans looking at financial feasibility, environmental impact, design, and operational impacts, including potential uses for the existing terminal and surrounding infrastructure.
Shortly thereafter, the Aviation Board issued requests for proposals for design, program management, environmental, land use, and financial feasibility consultants. A team of airport consultants was selected using Mayor Landrieu's reformed competitive selection procurement process. That team has evaluated four different alternatives- refurbishment of the existing terminal, expansion on the south side, a new terminal on the west side, and a new terminal on the north side. Each of these options would allow continued use of the current runways and would be located within the airport's existing property footprint.
The north side terminal project will cost approximately $650 million with possible additions including a $72 million power plant project, $87 million for a flyover addition from I-10 to improve access to the airport, and $17 million for a potential on-site hotel. The total cost is estimated at $826 million. Pending completion of environmental reviews, which will include extensive community engagement, construction is expected to commence in 2014, with completion in 2018.
Funding for the new terminal project will come from various airport self-generated funds along with federal and state aviation grants. The City of New Orleans will not be funding any part of the new terminal project. Additionally, by law, airport funding cannot be used for non-airport improvements.
To streamline the remaining design and construction process, the City and Aviation Board are seeking approval from the state legislature to use the Construction Manager At Risk method (SB 65 by Senator Ed Murray)."For decades, the Aviation Board has studied the possibility of building a world class airport. We are now moving into action. This plan will create jobs and economic development for our community and will make our airport more competitive. Perhaps most importantly, we will have an airport worthy of our city," said Nolan Rollins, chairman of the New Orleans Aviation Board.
"This strategic planning effort was the result of a great team. Now, we will do everything possible to deliver an airport facility that mirrors the greatness of this city," said Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation."I applaud the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Aviation Board for their forward thinking to explore the best infrastructure development options to make the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport a world class facility for the traveling public," said FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta. "The FAA looks forward to working with the city as they improve the operational efficiency of the airport."
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a critical asset for the city, the region and state. It currently carries approximately 80% of the state's enplanements, provides over 12,450 direct and indirect jobs for our community, and facilitates over $2.6 billion in tourism spending.In 2012, MSY saw over 8.6 million passengers.
MSY got its start in 1959 as a new terminal and two new concourses were dedicated at Moisant Field, which was used as an air base during World War II. The official name of the airport was changed in 1960 from Moisant Field to New Orleans International Airport, but its three letter identifier remained MSY for Moisant Stock Yards. That original terminal is still in use today.
The first major expansion occurred in 1974 with the addition of two new concourses at the east end of the main terminal. This brought the total number of gates to 42. Several other expansions have occurred since that time. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the New Orleans Aviation Board undertook an extensive master planning process, including a consideration of privatization. A decision to remain at the current physical site was made following the storm and privatization was ruled out in 2010. The north side option chosen by Mayor Landrieu and the Aviation Board today was part of the 2007 post-Katrina master plan.
In early 2013, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Airport and regional officials unveiled more than $300 million in improvements at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, part of an Airport Modernization Program that includes a new and bright interior with a refurbished ticket lobby, expanded concourse, improved baggage claim, remodeled restrooms, updated exterior, a new car rental facility and new retail and restaurant offerings. Those improvements will be utilized over the next five years, and then will be used in the repurposing of the existing terminal.
"One of the exciting things about choosing the north side alternative is that we have an economic development opportunity to convert the existing terminal into general aviation, cargo, multimodal and other commercial use," said Ahmad.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is owned by the City of New Orleans and governed by the New Orleans Aviation Board. In the last 3 years, the Airport has:
Aviation Board members, who have led this effort, noted that this announcement is long overdue.
"The airport that we have today has served us well, but it is not the airport of the future," said Douglas Thornton, Vice Chairman of the Aviation Board. "The evaluation of various airport expansion or relocation options has been studied by many groups over the years, and it's now time to address the long-term needs of the region. A new airport terminal will be more cost effective and operationally efficient, which we believe will lead to increased business. New Orleans deserves a world-class airport and it now seems that it is well within our reach."
"The turnaround at this airport, by this director and mayor, should be a case study," said Ti Martin, local restaurateur and Aviation Board member. "High goals were set and achieved. It was disciplined and methodical. We are not done yet. We want to give this city the airport it deserves in every way. Improved financial performance due to the efficiency of the new terminal will attract more airline capacity. We want this airport - New Orleans' front door - to truly make our whole city Proud To Call New Orleans Home."
Board member Lea Polk Montgomery said, "This project will have a positive impact on our community and our state. It will create jobs and provide a greater experience for our customers."
Roger Ogden, businessman and Aviation Board member said, "Now is the time for New Orleans to seize the day and take action. We finally have the right leadership, the right professional team and the right demand in place to deliver a world class airport to serve our city, the state and the entire Gulf Coast region. We owe nothing less to the citizens of this community."Jim Hudson, who represents the City of Kenner on the Board said, "Asa long-time resident of the City of Kenner and someone has been involved in economic development on the local, regional and state level, this project is a game changer for our entire community. This plan shows a great vision and courage-- it will allow us to finally have a great gateway to our region and will also open great new opportunities for Kenner and Jefferson Parish. The partnership between the Aviation Board, the City of New Orleans, the City of Kenner and Jefferson Parish is strong, and I look forward to continuing to work with this team to bring this project to fruition."
Regional civic, elected, and business leaders praised today's announcement as a major step forward for the region.
District D Council member Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, who serves as Chair of the New Orleans City Council's Airport Committee said, "This ambitious plan will not only give us a new and improved airport, it will also be a tremendous economic driver - both short and long term. The rapid influx of temporary jobs, followed by the long-term impact of a modern, world-class airport will yield substantial benefits for New Orleans."
Council member-at-Large Stacy Head said, "The airport is New Orleans' front door. It should be as welcoming and as hospitable as the people of this city. We have made a lot of progress, but more work needs to be done before we can call ours a world class airport. This new terminal is a tremendous opportunity for us to take one step closer to providing New Orleans with an airport that it deserves."
City Council Vice-President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson said, "This is phenomenal! This is the best thing to happen to our city since the opening of Moisant Airport. This puts us on an international footing that is long overdue!"
District A Council member Susan Guidry said, "Our city has a world-wide reputation as a first class destination for visitors and our airport should reflect that reputation. The construction and operation of this new airport will bring thousands of new jobs to the New Orleans area while creating many other long-term economic opportunities for our city and region."
District B Council member LaToya Cantrell said, "Today's announcement marks a new beginning in the history of what was once known as Moisant Field. Soon, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport will feature a new terminal and concourses to welcome the millions of visitors who flock to our city each year. These improvements will be a boon to our economy and I stand ready to assist the administration and all stakeholders in making this exciting venture a reality."
District C Council member Kristin Gisleson Palmer said, "Today is another indication of the tremendous progress we have made at our airport. I am excited as this is an opportunity to create jobs in our community and improve our airport as a key part of our city and region's transportation system."
District E Council member James A. Gray said: "New Orleans is a world class city, and it deserves a world class airport. Now we are getting one."
Jefferson Parish President John Young said, "Jefferson Parish recognizes the significant impact continued growth and improvement at Louis Armstrong International Airport has on the entire Greater New Orleans metropolitan region. We support this new development to provide our area with a world class airport and are confident it will further create economic opportunities while attracting and impressing visitors from all over the world."
Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni said, "The mayor has briefed both me and the members of the City Council on the overhaul he has in mind for the airport. This couldn't come at a better time for the City of Kenner, which is also looking to embark on an ambitious beautification and improvement program our major corridors and intersections. I personally believe this bold plan will greatly benefit the Armstrong International, which can only help to also revitalize the city of Kenner."
"As our region continues to grow, it is important for all of us to unite behind a modern terminal that will represent the strength of the entire Greater New Orleans region," said V.J. St. Pierre, St. Charles Parish President. "In addition, the growth of the airport's multimodal cargo capabilities will continue to expand our thriving economy. This expansion will provide jobs and increased tax revenues for St. Charles Parish in a relatively short amount of time."
"This is an important and exciting announcement for the New Orleans airport. St. Tammany's 250,000 citizens use this airport on a daily basis," said Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President. "While this airport has served us well for decades, it is time to bring it to the next level. We applaud the Mayor in his decision to take on this vitally important project."
State Senator Edwin Murray, who is authoring the CM At Risk bill said, "New Orleans very much deserves a world-class airport as it is a world-class City and destination. The economic development benefits derived from building a new terminal will go a long way in promoting the economic health of the New Orleans region and Louisiana."
State Senator Jean-Paul Morrell said, "Representing both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, I see the immense economic value in this important announcement. The new airport terminal will mean jobs and opportunity for the entire region."
State Senator Danny Martiny, who represents Kenner, said: "This announcement for a new airport terminal is great news for Jefferson Parish and Kenner, the home of Armstrong International Airport, as well as the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. I look forward to continuing the superb cooperation between New Orleans and Jefferson Parish as the terminal develops."
State Senator Conrad Appel said, "This announcement for a new terminal at Armstrong International Airport represents a huge step towards restoring New Orleans' title as The Gateway to the Americas."
State Representative Jeff Arnold said, "The announcement of this new terminal will mean a step towards a true sustainable and regional airport for New Orleans and the State of Louisiana."
State Representative Wesley Bishop said, "The development of this new terminal for Armstrong International Airport will provide a vast new potential source for new economic opportunities in our area."
State Representative Jared Brossett said, "Our airport is a valuable asset to the citizens of New Orleans and the metropolitan area. This option creates the most jobs for the community -13,500 in construction jobs alone."
House Speaker Charles Kleckleysaid, "Forward-thinking city and airport officials worldwide understand that investing in infrastructure lures more tourists, and taking action to introduce new terminals to improve passenger flow and efficiency benefits the region and the state. We need to continue with innovative ideas such as these that will attract more businesses and improve infrastructure for our citizens."
"The airport serves as the gateway to New Orleans for prospective businesses traveling to our region", saidHenry Coaxum, Chairman of the New Orleans Business Alliance. "It's the first impression they get when they land here. This expansion will help us sell New Orleans better and truly reflect the transformation our city is undergoing as we become the city we want to be, the new New Orleans."
"The economic impact of the airport's improvements will increase access to our market, allowing for more carriers, tourists and business travelers to come to New Orleans", said Rod Miller, President and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance. "This project will create over 13,000 construction jobs in the region. It is clear these investments will reap tremendous rewards for our city, region and state"
"We applaud Mayor Landrieu's vision and leadership in making a world-class airport in New Orleans become a reality. From arrival to departure, the New Orleans experience will be greatly enhanced with a new terminal and will economically benefit both visitors and residents. As we approach the City's 300th birthday with pride, we must continue to invest in our future, creating jobs and strengthening New Orleans as a favorite destination for both business and leisure travel," said Suzanne Mestayer, Chairman, Business Council of New Orleans and the River Region.
"The development of a world class airport is critical for the region's economic development future," said Michael Hecht, President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc."In order to truly capitalize on the region's economic potential, we must be able to attract international flights. As the Gateway to Greater New Orleans, this new airport will make our region more attractive not only for new airlines and routes, but also for companies conducting international business."
"Building a new, state of the art airport will be a home run for our city and our economy," said Ben Johnson, President and CEO of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
"Re-imagining and building a new and improved main terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport will position New Orleans as a top tier port of entry for generations of future visitors to New Orleans," said Mark Romig, President and CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation."The visitor experience for more than half of our city's travelers begins and ends at the airport, and this new terminal will ensure that they receive the quality experience that they deserve and expect."Stephen Perry, President and CEO of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau said, "The world-class airport will be a game-changer for New Orleans' status as a convention, leisure, special event and business destination, as well as our goal of reaching 13.7 million visitors by 2018. The economic model of the new facility will allow the airlines to bring in more daily flights and more seats, so that we can better compete with convention destinations with more 'airlift' such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas. The Convention and Visitors Bureau completely supports the Mayor and Aviation Board on this exciting endeavor."
An executive summary of the long term infrastructure development plan is attached.
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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Led by two goals apiece from Cody Marquis (Londonderry, N.H.) and Brian Masi (Smithtown, N.Y.), the Sacred Heart men's lacrosse team won its Northeast Conference opener at Robert Morris 9-7 at Joe Walton Stadium Saturday afternoon.
Alex Miller (Ridgewood, N.J.) also had two points on Saturday, recording a goal and an assist. Miller also had four ground balls. Joe Kemp (Troy, Mich.) won nine of his 17 faceoffs and had seven ground balls. Ryan Hughes (Bayport, N.Y.) made 14 saves in goal for his first win of the season.
Robert Morris (4-5, 1-3 NEC) got on the board early Saturday when Eric Rankel scored 2:16 into the game. Sacred Heart (2-6, 1-0 NEC) responded with Miller's 12th goal of the season, tying the game 1-1 with 7:49 to play in the opening quarter. The Colonials took back the lead 34 seconds later as Taylor Graves fired home a James Rahe pass to give Robert Morris a 2-1 lead. The defenses then took over for the remainder of the quarter as Sacred Heart goalie Ryan Hughes (Bayport, N.Y.) and his counterpart Brian Bohn each made two saves to keep the score 2-1 heading into the second quarter.
The Colonials extended their lead to three early in the second quarter, as goals by Cody Nass and Luke Laskiewicz put Robert Morris ahead 4-1 with 10:36 remaining in the half. The Pioneers responded with a three-goal run to end the half. Masi opened the run with a goal at the 8:53 mark, assisted by Miller. Mike Mawdsley (Innisfil, Ont.) then scored less than a minute later to get the Pioneers within one, 4-3. With 5:01 remaining in the half, Sacred Heart tied the game 4-4 on Alec Dauses' (Glen Arm, Md.) first goal of the season. The score remained tied heading into the half as both goalies again made a pair of saves each at the end of the quarter.
Sacred Heart took its first lead of the game less than two minutes into the third quarter. Alex Dodge (Smithtown, N.Y.) scored at the 13:07 mark to give the Pioneers' a 5-4 lead. That advantage, however, was short lived. Graves scored with 10:46 remaining in the third to tie the game at 6-6. The Pioneers took advantage of Robert Morris hitting two goal posts to get back in the lead. Sacred Heart fired five straight shots before Marquis scored with 1:50 to play in the quarter, putting the Pioneers in front 6-5.
Marquis scored again to open the fourth quarter, making the score 7-5 with 13:13 to play in the game. Masi added his second of the game two minutes later to cap off another three-goal run for the Pioneers, giving Sacred Heart an 8-5 lead. Robert Morris got within two, 8-6, at the 8:17 mark of the fourth on a JonPatrik Kealey goal. The Pioneers had two chances to get the lead back to two, but shots by Miller and Matt Gannon (Huntington, N.Y.) were stopped by Bohn. Robert Morris closed to within one with 2:33 to play on a Rankel goal, putting the score at 8-7. Sacred Heart won the ensuing faceoff and got a goal from Bryce Jurk (Burlington, Ont.) to make the score 9-7 with 1:17 to play, putting the game out of reach for the Colonials.
Sacred Heart was outshot 46-41 for the game as Robert Morris also held a slight edge in ground balls 31-29. The two sides both won 10 faceoffs and were scoreless on the extra-man.
The Pioneers return to Campus Field on Wednesday, April 2 to host #12 Bryant at 7 p.m.

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Postdoctoral Position A postdoc is required to join an expanding plant biochemistry group situated in laboratories in the heart of Cambridge. We are interested in membrane trafficking and protein targeting in plant cells. The aim of the project is to develop techniques for the identification and analysis of novel plasma membrane proteins. There are many unique aspects of the plant plasma membrane, including the presence of receptors for hormonal and developmental signals and proteins of the response to pathogens, making this membrane particularly interesting for study. The project is part of a collaboration with several other European laboratories to develop a 2D PAGE database of plasma membrane proteins, using the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. This project will involve cell fractionation and analysis of 2D gels, in part using computer software. Technical assistance will be provided in running the 2D gels. The interesting spots will be analysed through N-terminal protein sequencing and peptide mass spectroscopy, in collaboration with Dr Len Packman, in this Department. The trafficking and targeting of particularly interesting proteins may be studied in more detail. The position is funded by the EC for up to two and half years. Salary will be on the RA1A scale, currently £14317-£19848 p.a., depending on age and experience. Enquiries should be sent to Dr. Paul Dupree to reach him by April 29th 1996 at : Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QW, U.K. Tel:+44 1223 333340 Fax:+44 1223 333345 E-mail: p.dupree at bioc.cam.ac.uk The University follows an equal opportunities policy and aims to achieve the highest quality in teaching and research.


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We have enrolled our 5 year old son in Kumon which is an after school math and reading enrichment program of Japanese origin.
While he is learning lots of things (currently learning how to add i.e., 1+4=?, 2+4=? etc) I am concerned about the utility of this approach to teach math. For example, he already knows that 4+2=6 but when he sees 2+4=? he needs to again start counting to figure out the answer. I know that he is still too young to perhaps appreciate that 2+4 and 4+2 give the same answer.
But, the above example suggests that Kumon's method of teaching math may not necessarily enhance his understanding of math. He may come to view math as a bunch of rules to follow- an outcome which would be a complete disaster. So, given the above background my questions are:
Does anyone know of any research/studies that have examined the effectiveness of Kumon? (A cursory google search did not turn up anything)
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Did you know Manchester United has its own official cabernet sauvignon? It's a Chilean number called Casillero del Diablo. They advertise it between the programmes on MUTV, the club's TV channel. Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra, and Wayne Rooney sit around exchanging anxious looks as they discuss the new "devil" the boss is bringing to Old Trafford, which turns out to be the wine.
I doubt Sir Alex drinks it himself, as it is sold in supermarkets for £5.99, and legend has it the gaffer's taste runs to something a little ritzier. "Let them drink Chilean plonk," I imagine him cackling, as he pours himself another glass of the Chateau Margaux 95, not, I suspect, the kind of image they were hoping for when they set up MUTV.
They probably thought the station might help fans feel part of the club, but actually it emphasises the divide between the players and the poor bloody infantry who pay to watch them. A lot of time is spent in smart restaurants – certainly more than the man on the Collyhurst omnibus would expect to spend – as the stars share their thoughts over green salads and soft drinks.
A programme called Dining With Rio and Ryan, for instance, begins with a lingering shot of the exterior of Rosso Restaurant and Bar, while inside Giggs and Ferdinand are answering searching questions like, "What's some of the funny stories you do on people in dressing rooms?" It's not Newsnight.
Rio reveals that much dressing-room hilarity centres on the always reliable comedy topic of "dodgy gear" and takes us back to the time "two of the lads had dodgy trousers on". And, guess what? "They cut all his trousers up, cut up all his gear and that. He was devastated." "They cut up his T-shirts as well," added Giggsy.
Another programme, interviewing the Da Silva twins, is shot in a Brazilian restaurant, Bem Brasil. What makes all this restaurant action particularly bogus is that it is well known – confirmed by Danny Welbeck in a Guardian interview on Saturday – that when footballers dine out, they mostly go route one and eat in Nando's.
Granted, I am not the target market for MUTV – I am going out on a limb here, and guessing that would be Manchester United fans – but I took out a subscription last week to keep up to date with the official line on handshakegate. Those are the kind of lengths to which we diligent correspondents on the front line are prepared to go, to keep on top of a breaking story like this.
Disappointingly, the line was that Luis Súarez had let his team down, his manager down, and well, you know the rest, by refusing Evra's proffered hand, which is more or less what the glorious leader had said in his post-match interview. MUTV didn't even bother taking us to a fine Manchester tapas bar to reveal it.
You could tell how important the handshake story was by the fact that Match of the Day, to whom Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish declined to share his thoughts on the topic, borrowed an interview from Sky's Geoff Shreeves, who had bearded Dalglish after Saturday's final whistle.
Even for Shreeves, a man who has seen more hair-raising action in the tunnel than Tim Robbins in Shawshank Redemption, quizzing King Kenny shortly after a defeat against United, on a matter of pre-match etiquette, must qualify for one of those hazard payments war correspondents get. Predictably, Kenny told Geoff he was "bang out of order" and left him standing, rather as Súarez did to Evra, a not entirely unheard-of denouement to one of Shreeves's difficult encounters.
My view is that humour could have been used to take the heat out of the Súarez-Evra meeting. The problem with Kenny and Sir Alex is they are too fixated on football matters to have built up a decent knowledge of Marx Brothers films. I would like to have referred them to the one where each time one of the brothers holds out his hand for a handshake, another puts his leg in it. Trust me, done quickly in a vaudeville style, it's very funny.
Imagine if, instead of his peevish refusal, Luis had put his leg in Patrice's hand, and then Rio had turned the tables and put his leg in Luis's hand, and they had repeated the routine to fill five of those tense pre-match minutes. Laughter would ensue, all enmity would be forgotten, and in no time at all the boys would be breaking bread together in swish restaurants, exchanging hilarious "dodgy gear" anecdotes, and, who knows, maybe ending the evening by amusingly cutting up each other's clothes.
Finally, more cliche watch. "Who knows how important that goal may turn out to be at the end of the season?" is the obligatory commentary line on goals, particularly late ones, in relegation battles, and with a third of the Premier League season to go, we are going to hear a lot more of it.
On MOTD on Saturday, it was deployed as early as the 43rd minute when Gary Caldwell scored for Wigan. But what about the Bolton equaliser that followed? And then Wigan's winner? Who knows how important they were? None of us, really. We're probably as well waiting till nearer the end of the season.


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Buy any car today, regardless of make, model, or cost, and they'll all have one thing in common: windshield wipers. They are a necessity, both by law and the fact you need them to be able to drive safely when it is raining. But if McLaren has its way, we could soon see cars that no longer require them.
McLaren is best known for its Formula One racing team, but it also produces performance sports cars. Having the odd novel feature does nothing to hurt sales, and it looks like in the next couple of years one of those features could be a lack of windshield wipers.
Frank Stephenson is McLaren's chief designer and has hinted at a new system to replace the wipers. It is thought to involve using ultrasound to send 30kHz waves across the windshield, which would keep it clear of any debris, even those really horrible insect remains that can build up and obstruct your view.
How does it stop such debris? By creating a force field that stops rain, snow, or insects ever reaching the windshield. If they can't touch it, then the glass will remain clean and clear.
A lack of wipers brings with it multiple benefits to the driver. For one, no wipers means less things to break, so no more regular wiper changes. You also aren't scraping rubber across glass repeatedly so the driver will always have a better view and the glass will require less cleaning. There's also thought to be a fuel saving, however small, due to the lack of wiper apparatus interfering with airflow over the vehicle. And the final benefit: total confusion for anyone trying to clamp a flyer underneath one of your wiper blades.
If the sound wave force field works as well as described, expect multiple car manufacturers to be licensing the tech from McLaren ASAP. It's a great feature with which to market a new vehicle, and one that will surely be offered with a hefty premium attached to the price.


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Air Conditioning repair and HVAC repair are some of the most searched terms on the Internet at least when it comes to users from California looking for services. The fact is that there are many different air conditioning repair Malibu options, but not all of them are good.
Air Conditioning Malibu is a company that provides services for all your air conditioning needs. They have a team of experienced, certified and professional technicians who are capable of solving any air conditioning issue and to bring back the optimal temperature in your home or office.
Air Conditioning Malibu offers a huge range of air conditioning repair options to increase the comfort in any room. Their HVAC repair Malibu services are here to make your life easier. Namely, they provide secure and fast identification of fridge leaks, replacement of HVAC and AC parts like compressors, thermostats, motor blowers, sensors, filters, sealing, cleaning and duct replacement.
What makes Air Conditioning Malibu especially popular is the fact that they are prepared to repair your system fast. You won't have to wait for days before some of their technicians arrive at your place. They will visit you almost instantly and they will do their best to solve the problem.
Of course, before they start working, their experts will provide you a written quote of that will include the approximate cost and explanation about the problems related to your AC or HVAC system. In addition, if they think that the repair is not logical they will also give you an offer for AC installation. Once you agree to their terms, they will start working as soon as possible. They also provide warranty for their work which is another sign that they stand behind their promises.
If you want to replace your old air conditioning system or you want to install a brand new system, they will give you a free quote. There is a reason why many people believe that they are the best HVAC Repair Malibu option – Air Conditioning Malibu always uses high-quality AC and HVAC parts and they offer systems from established brands.
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A mellow and especially smooth rum imported from the savage Ogres of the Great Woses.
Buck-Ogre rum is distilled from sugar cane and molasses cut in the wilds of the Great Woses. The Ogres, while a nasty and brutish race have discovered the art of distilling, with rum and cane ale being popular drinks there. While the cane ale is sour enough to earn the appelation of Rot Gut, the rum is a different matter.
Buck-Ogre rum commands a healthy price on the open market since acquiring it is difficult. The Ogres can just as likely trade with the merchants as bash them over the head and take them home for the cook pots. No honor among Ogres, as the expression goes.
Inside the Barrel
There is a terrible secret contained in each 300 liter barrel of Buck-Ogre rum. The ogres have a secret ingredient when they make their special batches and that is to stuff a live and naked human into the barrel before sealing it. The ogres say this gives the rum a special taste and they find it amusing that the humans are willing to trade for the rum.
The Rum Merchants are some of the most callous and heartless folk in all of Falhath as they will supply the ogres with victims for the rum barrels, as well as buying, selling, and trading the rum knowing how it is made.
Plot Hooks
Hooked on the Taste - The PCs get a chance at some Buck-Ogre Rum and discover they like it. tunrabout comes when they decided to go and trade for it themselves and run afoul of A. the ogres, B. the Rum Merchants Guild, C. the conscience when they discover the secret.
40 men all lost at sea - The PCs are contracted by the Rum Merchant's Guild to serve as muscle for protecting a trade band. Can the PCs watch as humans are traded for barrels of rum and other goods? This can be a land or a sea voyage.
I can't make this up!


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In the case of ALCOSAN, the Consent Decree is an agreement between the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) for ALCOSAN to achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act during periods of wet weather. The Consent Decree is a binding, legal document that is certified by a federal judge and therefore recognized by the court.
To comply with the Consent Decree, ALCOSAN must meet a series of requirements for planning, design and construction, operation and permitting. These requirements include the following two steps to ensure the project is in compliance with the Consent Decree:
The Consent Decree requires a comprehensive regional planning effort unlike anything ALCOSAN has undertaken in the past, and ALCOSAN's draft Wet Weather Plan represents the largest public works project ever completed in Allegheny County.
For more information on the draft Plan please refer to our Wet Weather Plan page.
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Mercer's unusual memorial - Roadside Stories
A Manatū Taonga audio guide to the memorial at Mercer.
Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide to Mercer's memorial in the Video tab.
A memorial at Mercer remembers two wars – one far away and one close to home. The memorial to First World War soldiers is built on top of the gun turret of the Pioneer, a naval vessel used by British forces in their 1860s war against Waikato Māori. The Pioneer transported troops and shelled pā (Māori fortified settlements) on the Waikato River.
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Roadside Stories are a series of audio guides to places of interest on major road trips in New Zealand. Each guide tells the story of an attraction along the way – its people, its history, its cultural and natural significance. For more information about Roadside Stories visit http://www.mch.govt.nz/roadside/


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Editors' note: As of a December 2011 firmware update, the WD TV Live Hub reviewed here has been updated to add a variety of new channels, including Vudu, Flixster, XOS College Sports, and SEC Digital Network. Western Digital has also released compatible iOS and Android remote apps.
Editors' note: As of an August 2, 2011 firmware update, the WD TV Live Hub reviewed here can now also access Hulu Plus (subscription required) and Shoutcast Internet radio (free).
In the digital-media box market, it seems like Apple and Roku have been getting the most attention lately, but companies like Seagate and Western Digital are trying to differentiate their boxes from the rest by offering tie-ins to their companies' portable hard drives. However, in the case of the WD TV Live Hub, Western Digital has taken things a step further and built a networked 1TB hard drive right into the unit itself.
With that embedded hard drive, this box is bigger than the Apple TV and the latest crop of Roku players, but it is still relatively compact, measuring 1.25 inches tall by 7.8 inches wide by 5.9 inches deep. It's also attractively styled, with a glossy black finish and simple, understated looks.
Included in the box are a remote control and a set of composite (red, white, yellow) AV cables. You get outputs for component video, but most people who own an HDTV with HDMI inputs will choose to buy an optional HDMI cable to hook this guy up. An optical audio output is available for those who want to use component video cables and run digital audio out to an AV receiver.
The first thing you'll notice when you fire up the WD TV Live Hub is the simple, elegant onscreen interface that offers pretty zippy performance. In terms of the interface, Western Digital has come a long way from its first digital-media box, and we were impressed by the overall look and feel, though things get a little more complicated once you start adding a bunch of files to the system.
You can go with one of the default themes or choose to customize screen backgrounds or themes with your own images. If there's an issue, it's that some of that elegance disappears once you start drilling down into the menus for your files. Alas, you can end up with a lot of text file names without the nice thumbnail images you'd find, say, on an Apple product--or within the "controlled" environment of the Services section on this product.
The 1TB hard drive does make this a more expensive purchase than the Roku Player or Apple TV, and it should be pointed out that those units offer Wi-Fi connectivity while this model doesn't. (You can add any one of several compatible USB Wi-Fi dongles to the Live Hub.) However, that hard drive will appeal to a certain type of customer.
Who is that? Well, it's someone who has a lot of multimedia content stored on his or her computer and wants to throw it all onto one box and be able to connect it to a TV and play files directly from that box. Of course, WD TV also has some nice streaming services available, such as Netflix and Pandora, and an assortment of other "channels" that includes YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, and Blockbuster On Demand. But the real differentiator here is the integrated hard drive that doubles as a networked drive that can be accessed by other PCs (or game consoles such as the Xbox 360 or PS3) in your home network.
Live Hub supports playback of a wide variety of file formats, including audio and still-image files, but the user who will gravitate toward this box will probably be most interested in storing and viewing video files. In that regard, the playback capabilities are the same as what Western Digital offers with its WD TV Live Plus box. We threw a lot of files at the Live Hub and it played back all our test files without a hitch. You get support for 1080p video formats in such "containers" as MKV, MP4, and MOV. The casual user won't know what we're talking about, but techie types are well versed in the various video compression schemes and formats.
Here's a look at the file formats supported:
|AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG 1/2/4). MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (H.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG 1/2/4. VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG 1/2/3. AVC, VC-1) MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV0
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President Obama has lost little time upon taking office in keeping a campaign promise to ramp up US diplomacy, especially in the Middle East.
On Thursday, he joined Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Joseph Biden, and his national security advisers at lunch at the State Department to discuss ways of implementing "the administration's pledge to enhance diplomatic efforts to advance American interests," the White House said.
The meeting also served as the venue for naming two special envoys: former Senate Democratic leader George Mitchell for the Middle East and former ambassador Richard Holbrooke for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Perhaps the key question now is whether reinvigorated American diplomacy will find the partners in the Middle East it needs to move forward such daunting challenges as Arab-Israeli peace and Palestinian statehood.
The naming of special envoys follows the signal Mr. Obama sent of a new US involvement in the region "from Day 1" of his administration. On Wednesday, he took time out of a busy first full day in office to call the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority (PA), Egypt, and Jordan, discussing his intentions for the United States to play a key role in building on a cease-fire in Gaza.
Also on Wednesday, Obama reviewed with his national security team and top military commanders prospects for the troop withdrawal he wants from Iraq.
Although Obama's quick focus on the Middle East underscores how important stability and peace there remain to US interests, it also drew attention to the leadership void in the region that will complicate, if not stymie, US diplomatic efforts.
Israel is approaching elections Feb. 10 that may not result in a new government for several weeks after that. After having united behind the Saudi-launched Arab peace initiative, Arab countries face new schisms among their leaders in the Gaza war's aftermath – over how to deal with Gaza and Hamas and over what approach to take with Israel. And most daunting of all, the divide between the West Bank's Fatah leadership and Hamas is deeper than ever, with PA President Mahmoud Abbas weaker and further marginalized.
Given the flux, Obama may find the seeds of his good intentions falling on rocky and arid soil, some experts in the region say.
"Obviously if you wait for everything to fall into place in the Middle East, you're going to wait a long time," says Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
"But you also need to have Israeli and Palestinian leaderships in place, people who can make a deal on behalf of their people, and that isn't the case right now."
The US "shouldn't do nothing" while awaiting Israel's elections, says Mr. Alterman, a former member of the State Department's policy planning staff. But on the other hand, attempting a major diplomatic push before the elections "is hasty and misdirected energy," he says.
The state of Palestinian leadership makes the moment all the more difficult, he adds. "One of the greatest consequences of the Gaza war is how it undermined Abbas's credibility. He didn't emerge as a great national leader," Alterman says, "and that has deep implications for how the US might move forward."
Indeed, the US will have to decide the approach it is going to take to Palestinian leadership before launching any major diplomatic effort concerning postwar Gaza.
Obama assured Israeli leadership in his phone call Wednesday that the US will be an active participant in efforts to shut down cross-border arms smuggling into the hands of Hamas fighters in Gaza. But the Obama administration will have to decide whom among the Palestinians it will work with in addressing Gaza's humanitarian and reconstruction needs, other regional experts say. Another issue these experts see for the administration: What kind of Palestinian leadership can it realistically hope to see that could return to peace negotiations?
"There's going to have to be the equivalent of a [Palestinian] national unity government," says Martin Indyk, a former US ambassador to Israel now at the Brookings Institution in Washington. "We are far from that at the moment, but unless there's some kind of political accommodation between Hamas and Fatah," it will be very hard for Mr. Abbas to make concessions to the Israelis and move toward a final settlement, he says.
Another possible choice is for the Obama administration to continue in the path taken by the Bush administration – focusing on building up the Fatah-governed West Bank as a model for Gaza residents, who voted Hamas into power.
Perhaps the best the Obama administration can do in the current context, Mr. Indyk says, is to launch a major humanitarian and rebuilding effort for Gaza under the control of the Palestinian Authority's technocratic government run by Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. In a recent discussion with reporters, Indyk suggested this would be a way to "reintroduce" the Palestinian Authority back into Hamas-controlled Gaza.
Naming such a respected figure and tested negotiator as Mr. Mitchell to the Middle East dossier immediately communicates the president's seriousness about the region's importance, analysts say. Mitchell previously headed a commission formed by President Clinton to report on solutions to Middle East violence.
Mr. Holbrooke, who was named the administration's special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, was the architect of the Dayton Accords that brought peace to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s. Holbrooke is now being tapped by Secretary Clinton and the president to pursue what Clinton called "an integrated strategy" for pursuing the war in Afghanistan and the impact Pakistan has there.
Obama's aims on the diplomacy front would be bolstered, some regional experts add, by another anticipated naming: longtime Middle East diplomat and former Clinton administration peace coordinator Dennis Ross to assist Clinton on Middle East issues, including Iran.
Given the particularly difficult regional context the administration confronts as it seeks to honor a campaign pledge about reinvigorating Mideast peace efforts, the best Obama can do may be to signal his determination by naming envoys and then wait for a more propitious moment.
"With so many crises demanding his attention and definitely the economic situation in this country having to be his first priority, it doesn't make sense for him to engage in the Middle East in a way that could lead to an early failure that will affect his credibility," Indyk says. "But it's a hot situation and he's made a commitment to try to move the Palestinian problem toward resolution. So he has a need to do something there, and it's an urgent need."


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How to Motivate Employees? Try these Low-Cost Perks
By: Roberta Matuson
Many small businesses struggle with how to motivate employees without breaking the bank.
Yes, you still need to pay competitive compensation to get people in the door, but it's the perks that will help you retain employees.
Here are 30 low-cost ideas for small businesses looking to motivate employees and show them that they're highly valued.
1. Flex time. Workplace flexibility fuels employee engagement. Some organizations require employees to be at work during core hours, and employees can set their schedule around this. Others allow employees to put in hours at their own discretion. Most require employees to have a set schedule so managers can plan for coverage. The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate personal matters like doctor's appointments.
2. Innovation days. Set aside several days a year to allow employees to step away from their usual responsibilities to tackle projects related to the way they work and the spaces they work in. Results are shared in a company meeting the following morning.
3. Monthly commuter benefits. Offer a monthly stipend ($100 or so) for those who commute by public transportation. In many cities where mass transit is used, companies offer tax-free transit fare programs; you can learn more about the options available from programs like TransitChek or Commuter Check. These programs also save companies money in payroll taxes.
4. Fully stocked kitchen. Provide free coffee, soft drinks, and snacks for employees during work hours. Want to bump this up a notch? Keep organic milk in stock and add fresh fruit and healthy options to the shopping list.
5. Wellness benefits. Employees can receive reimbursement for purchases related to fitness (up to $300/year). Typical items reimbursed include gym memberships, running shoes, yoga mats, bicycles, and so on.
6. Free lunch. Order in for all your employees once a week to foster community and give employees a break from packing their lunches.
7. Canine colleagues. Got an office full of dog lovers? Then invite house-trained visitors to join the team.
8. Parental leave. The US has some of the weakest paid family-leave benefits anywhere — while some states guarantee paid leave, it's not a federal mandate. You can immediately differentiate your company by making sure all employees are eligible for paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child.
9. No dress code. Relax — ties are optional in this work environment.
10. Summer hours. Employees kick back early on Fridays during the summer months, allowing them to beat the heat as well as the traffic if they're heading out to the beach for a weekend.
11. Free chair massages. Fifteen minutes in the chair once a week, and employees will return to their desks refreshed and ready to tackle their to-do lists.
12. Optional telecommuting. In an increasingly mobile and digitally connected world, many employees can easily and successfully work from home part- or full-time with the help of technology.
13. Tech neutrality. Offer the choice of PCs or Macs so employees can work on the machine with which they're more comfortable.
14. Flexibility in paid time off. Employees can choose how to use their paid time off bank (vacation, sick, and personal time) to best meet the needs of their individual situations.
15. A culture of work/life balance. Create an atmosphere where it really is okay to leave the office before 8 p.m.
16. Perks for part-time employees. Many organizations treat part-time workers like they were temps. Provide part-time workers with perks and they'll be acting like full-time workers in no time.
17. Cultural extras. Keep the workplace exciting by mixing in rewards like concert tickets, movie outings, or passes to sporting events. Don't forget to throw some cash your employee's way to cover the babysitter.
18. Sabbaticals. Offer month-long sabbaticals after five years of service, or two months after 10 years of service.
19. Laundry service. Employ a service to pick up employees' clothes and drop them back at work, clean and folded.
20. Car care. Who has time to take their car in for an oil change? Companies have arranged for a service to come to the office and take care of this messy task while employees are working.
21. Gift matching. The company matches employee's charitable donations, with the match based on what the company can afford.
22. Adoption assistance. This financial assistance can be used for legal expenses, adoption agencies, or other professional fees.
23. Take-out meals. To help make things easier, new moms and dads are able to expense up to $300 for take-out meals during the first three months that they are home with their new baby.
24. Employee referral programs. Good people know other good people, and the best employees are usually hired through referrals. Those who refer candidates who are hired receive a cash bonus award.
25. Green initiatives. Preferred parking and/or subsidies for those who purchase and drive hybrid vehicles.
26. Paid time off to volunteer. Employees are given a specific amount of time to volunteer in their communities.
27. Cleaning services. Sweep employees off their feet–hire professional cleaners to tidy up employees' homes every two weeks.
28. Tuition forgiveness. Offer to pay a percentage of tuition owed, per year of employment, for hard-to-fill positions that are appropriate for recent grads.
29. Easier dinnertimes. Take care of the people who matter by enlisting a vendor to deliver ready-to-eat healthy dinners that employees can elect to purchase and take home to their families.
30. Acknowledgment of significant others. When employees do have to work late hours, the people who really pick up the slack are their spouses who are forced to work double duty. Acknowledge their contributions by sending flowers or gift cards, along with a personal note to acknowledge their contribution.
Knowing how to motivate employees will help you attract top talent, increase employee satisfaction, and reduce costly employee turnover, which in the end is far more profitable than scaling back on your benefit expenses to save a few bucks.


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Adele Already Decorating Nursery, Wants a Boy
With her pregnancy now public knowledge, Adele has set about attending to some very important, pre-birth duties and that's decorating the nursery. Rumor has it that the 'Rumor Has It' singer is renovating her swanky digs in order to create a nursery that is situated next to her bedroom.
Mr. Paparazzi reports that the singer was waiting for permission from the local planning board to make the changes to the home. A source said, "Adele is delighted she's finally got the planning permission through — it couldn't have come at a better time. She went through the usual tedious months of waiting for the council to grant her permission to change the house. Now it's going to be a real dream home for her and her new family."
The insider said that Adele plans to spend around a half-million dollars renovating the home so that it's perfect for her firstborn.
That's one lucky kid!
Additionally, Diffuser pointed out that Adele did tell Vogue last year that she has a desire for male heirs! She said, "Like, if I ever have children, I want five boys. Boys love their mothers, whereas girls can be so mean to each other."
Whether it's the desired boy or a little girl, let's hope Adele's little one is as healthy as can be!
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You can create an application client that runs in the Apache Geronimo application client container rather than running in your local Java environment. The main purpose of the Geronimo client application container is to provide a standard set of services to a client program without forcing the client application to specify a list of dependencies - in other words ease-of-development. The client code can lookup Geronimo components such as resources, EJBs, and connectors via standard JNDI lookup. This example creates the simplest application client that can talk to a Geronimo server and place a message in the Geronimo console.
Create a client jar file for a simple example with these files. The client will write a message "CLIENT RUNNING..." on the Geronimo console:
1. - client/MainClient.java
package client; public class MainClient { /** * @param args ignored */ public static void main(String[] args){ System.out.println ("CLIENT RUNNING..."); } }
Create an application client deployment descriptor that provides the client display name:
2. - META-INF/application-client.xml
<?xml version="1.0"?> <application-client xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/j2ee" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/j2ee [http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/j2ee/applicationclient_1_4.xsd]" version="1.4"> <display-name>EXAMPLE Client</display-name> </application-client>
Create a Geronimo application client deployment plan that describes the deployment moduleId and types. You need to define two modules, one for client side and one for server side. EXAMPLEClientServer is the component that always its going to be running on the server, and EXAMPLEClient is the component that you are going to run on the client from client.jar.
3. - META-INF/geronimo-application-client.xml
<?xml version="1.0"?> <application-client xmlns="http://geronimo.apache.org/xml/ns/j2ee/application-client-2.0" xmlns:dep="http://geronimo.apache.org/xml/ns/deployment-1.2"> <dep:client-environment> <dep:moduleId> <dep:groupId>JavaEE5</dep:groupId> <dep:artifactId>EXAMPLEClient</dep:artifactId> <dep:version>2.1</dep:version> <dep:type>car</dep:type> </dep:moduleId> </dep:client-environment> <dep:server-environment> <dep:moduleId> <dep:groupId>JavaEE5</dep:groupId> <dep:artifactId>EXAMPLEClientServer</dep:artifactId> <dep:version>2.1</dep:version> <dep:type>car</dep:type> </dep:moduleId> </dep:server-environment> </application-client>
Create a manifest that tells the Java jar util which class to run first.
Manifest-Version: 1.0 Main-Class: client.MainClient \# blank line
MANIFEST must contain the Main-Class and blank line at the end of the file.
Create a bat file that packages the client jar, undeploys any older versions of the client/server apps, and deploys the client application. This bat file creates the J2EE application client jar file (Here is is named app_client.jar.) and associated files from an application bin folder (in this case D:\workspace2\GERONIMO_APPLICATION\bin). Run java client/MainClient.java to create a class file. The jar command -M paramenter indicates the jar file must be created using a MANIFEST.MF file. Verify that this is correct after create jar file.
jar cfM app_client.jar -C D:\workspace2\GERONIMO_APPLICATION\bin . java -jar %GERONIMO_HOME%/bin/deployer.jar --user system --password manager --host localhost undeploy JavaEE5/EXAMPLEClient/2.1/car java -jar %GERONIMO_HOME%/bin/deployer.jar --user system --password manager --host localhost undeploy JavaEE5/EXAMPLEClientServer/2.1/car java -jar %GERONIMO_HOME%/bin/deployer.jar --user system --password manager deploy app_client.jar pause
After deploy, you will see the two components into Geronimo Web Console -> Applications -> App Clients:
JavaEE5/EXAMPLEClient/2.1/car state: stopped JavaEE5/EXAMPLEClientServer/2.1/car state: running
You can run the Application Client with this command:
%GERONIMO_HOME%/bin/client JavaEE5/EXAMPLEClient/2.1/car
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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2006 News Releases > May 2006 > Community Classroom enrolling for June offerings
Community Classroom enrolling for June offerings
PLAINVIEW – Looking to grow your mind this summer? The Community Classroom at Wayland Baptist University has several offerings for the summer aimed at those wishing to learn new skills, expand their horizons or improve their lives.
Enrollment is now open for courses set for June, with a full slate of summer offerings already in place as well.
New for the summer are reduced rates for participants age 60 and over. Most courses are reduced by 10 percent or more, with rates varying by classes. Other changes include two new computer instructors, Nelda Van Hoose and Lori Franklin.
Following are the courses offered for June:
A+ Computer Hardware: First meeting June 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., four additional Saturday meetings to be set in first session; $400 plus textbook. Course offers instruction to be able to diagnose and repair computer hardware. Certification follows by exam (additional cost required). Offered in Plainview and in Lubbock.
Bod Squad: Women's Summer Weight Program: Mondays and Thursdays, June 5-29, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.; $80, $65 for age 60+. Jennifer Rankin, certified personal trainer, will walk women through a weight training program to tone and strengthen.
Bullpup Chess Champs Camp (ages 6-14): June 13-17, 9-11 a.m.; $30. Sponsored by the Plainview High Chess Club, the camp will connect young chess players seeking to learn how to play the game, refine their skills and practice with other enthusiasts. Classes will be divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced, and participants will compete with each other, with top ranking players in each category receiving a camp award.
Computer Bytes: Access: June 20, 21, 22, 26 and 27 (all sessions); 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $150, $125 for ages 60+. Course covers all aspects of the database and report software. Course repeats June 28-29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Computer Bytes: Beginning Computers (Windows): June 5, 6 and 8, 9-11 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $90, $75 for ages 60+. Course covers the basics of computer use, from turning on the unit to navigating through files and basic functions. Course repeats June 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Computer Bytes: Beginning Digital Photography: June 26-27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $70, $60 for ages 60+. James Hogue will walk participants through the basics of taking photos digitally and working with them in the computer. The class will help participants better understand how their cameras work, shooting and how to transfer and store images.
Computer Bytes: Excel: June 5, 6, 7 and 8; 9-11 a.m.; $120, $90 for ages 60+. Students can expect to learn how to (1)create an MS Office Excel workbook, (2) enter and edit text and numbers, and (3) add and delete columns and rows. Also features lessons of formulas, functions and calculating and using charts and customizing them. Instructor is Lori Franklin. Course repeats June 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Computer Bytes: File Management: June 13, 15, 9-11 a.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; $60, $50 for ages 60+. Nelda Van Hoose will help participants learn how to work with files on the computer for ease in access.
Computer Bytes: Intermediate Digital Photography: June 29, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., $50, $40 for ages 60+. Building on the basic skills learned, James Hogue will explore using software to enhance and refine digital photographs.
Computer Bytes: Quickbooks: June 14-15, 9-11 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $60, $50 for ages 60+. Participants will learn basic bookkeeping and accounting using the Quickbooks software.
Computer Bytes: Word: June 19, 20, 22, 26, 27 and 29; 9-11 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $180, $150 for ages 60+. Nelda Van Hoose walks participants through the word processing software, from such basic skills as creating, saving, opening, and editing documents to adding flair, using settings and using tables and columns.
CPR Class: June 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., $40, $35 for ages 60+. David Hughes will lead participants in the basic of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other techniques.
Defensive Driving: June 6-7, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m.; $30. Participants must attend both evenings to receive credit for insurance discounts or to remove traffic tickets.
Internet Genealogy: June 12-13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; $25, $20 for ages 60+. Join genealogist Angus Ott in learning how to collect U.S. census data on the Internet, exploring family tree web sites, using Google and connecting to others researching your family.
Literary Lunch Bunch: June 20, Noon – 1:30 p.m.; Free. Books to be discussed include Unveiling Islam and Price and Prejudice. Bring a lunch and join the group discussion.
Poverty Framework for Agencies: June 21-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $20. Led by Debbie Stennett, CC director, this training helps agencies who regularly work with clients in poverty, helping them understand the individual and family behaviors in poverty and helping develop resources.
Poverty Framework for Teachers: June 27-29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $50. Led by Debbie Stennett, CC director, this training helps teachers and other education personnel who regularly work with students in poverty, helping them understand the individual and family behaviors in poverty and helping develop resources.
STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens): Thursdays, June 1 – July 6, 7-8:30 p.m.; $130 per couple. Course by licensed counselor Carole Bell trains parents on how to parent teenagers using solid, practical advice and Biblical foundations. Cost includes the book Parenting Teenagers.
Registration for any course can be done at the Community Classroom, located at 708 Yonkers. Payment is required at the time of registration. For more information, call Debbie Stennett at 291-3650.


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November is generally the best time for fall-run striped bass fishing, so get energized. Plenty of under-sized stripers with larger fish going 9-11 pounds are moving up the San Joaquin River. Last week, they were thick in Mildred Island, Connection Slough and along the Deep Water Channel from Santa Clara Shoals to Windmill Cove. Now, bass are continuing toward the Port of Stockton.
Some anglers anchor or fish the shoreline with threadfin shad or live mud suckers. Others cast Rat-L Trap lures. But, the best method is to graph a school and jig them with a Gibbs Minnow or a similar shad-imitator. Find a school and you might record a 30-plus fish day. With a jig, you also might accidentally hook a salmon.
Recent one-foot tides have given way to greater water movement and better scores. Whether the velocity will rid the west side of the Sacramento River of pesky weeds and grass is anyone's guess. Some days it is possible to troll the Old Dairy, West Bank and Sandy Beach. On others, the floating vegetation makes it impossible.
Best striper fishing on the Sacramento River side appears to be in the lower Delta, from Collinsville to Montezuma Slough and the shallows of Honker Bay. Bait, such as bullheads, mud suckers and shad, are the ticket. Few are trolling. Stripers seem to be larger in this area, too, going from 10 to 17 pounds on the upper end of the scale.
King salmon fishing has slowed now that water has been released from Camanche Dam into the Mokelumne River, effectively attracting fish upstream above Highway 99, where fishing is closed. Van Assen Park and the Mokelumne River Hatchery off McIntire Road are good locations to see the spawning salmon and learn about their life cycles.
Better location to try for salmon is near Sacramento, where kings headed toward the American River are staging to make a move.
Black bass fishing limps along, as Delta water temperatures dip to 61 degrees. Jigs and reaction baits will turn largemouth, less than 12 inches to upwards of 1 1/2 pounds. It seems that bass are in a state of flux from summer to autumn.
Ocean - Salmon season limps along to its close on Nov. 10. However, salmon 15-20 pounds are responding on the 75- to 85-foot line from Muir Beach to the Ship Channel. Average is about one per rod, a good score for this time of year. Anglers have more interest in rock fishing with combination trips for mixed cod and Dungeness crabs to begin Saturday. San Pablo Bay - No end to school-sized striped bass at the top of the tide at China Camp, Marin Islands, Brickyards and Paradise. Trolling and plugging is best. Largest stripers weigh 4-8 pounds. Few halibut in the take at Alcatraz, while leopard shark fishing is good in most locations. Little interest in sturgeon.
American - Salmon beginning their push up river. Many are still staging in the Sacramento River north of Garcia Bend, reported Broadway Bait.
Klamath - Major salmon run has reached the base of Iron Gate Dam and spread downriver all the way to Happy Camp. Kings weigh 10-15 pounds, a few into the 20s. Most are dark. Steelhead have moved into the riffles below spawning salmon, gorging on eggs. Trinity River has salmon and steelhead all the way to Lewiston, best at Junction City.
Sacramento - Fall-run salmon keep showing at the Barge Hole and the mouth of Battle Creek, a main spawning tributary. Most are dark. However, the first appearance of bright, silver late-fall run salmon has arrived. The state record salmon, 89 pounds, was caught years ago on Nov. 27 at the mouth of Salt Creek below Red Bluff. That's when the big ones of the late-fall run suddenly appear.
Amador - Approximately 1,000 pounds of homegrown trout are released every weekday by concessionaires. These hybrids weigh 2-3 pounds each and can be hooked from shore on floating baits, Rapalas and spinners.
Camanche - Trout plants have begun with 3,600 pounds of rainbows released earlier this week - 1,200 pounds each at North Shore, South Shore and the adjacent Trout Pond. Said concession spokeswoman Merrisa Dolin, "We'll continue planting trout once a week through winter."
Los Vaqueros - Bank anglers have good chances to hook striped bass to 24 inches and trout to 4 pounds. Trollers that pull Rapala lures also can score both species. Concessionaires are stocking trout, while reservoir operators are pulling in bass from the Delta. Water level is about 133,000-acre feet, highest ever.
New Melones - Dropping about 2 feet per week lowering the water level to about 140 feet below spill. The lower launch ramp is open at Glory Hole Recreation Area making for easier boat access from Angels Camp. Trolling is fair for rainbows to 3 1/2 pounds in the top 25-35 feet. Alternative action is for channel catfish to 14 pounds that get after sardines, anchovies and liver.
Pardee - Preparing for the annual winter closure. Last day to fish is Sunday, with fair to good prospects for trollers in the top 25 feet or bait dunkers in the backs of coves. About 31,000 pounds of trout were released this year. Pardee reopens on Feb. 14.
Woodward - This Stanislaus County impoundment, along with Turlock and Modesto reservoirs, are receiving consistent trout winter plants. Shoreline bait fishing is decent. However, there is a potential conflict when trollers look for rainbows and motor too close to duck hunters and their decoy spreads. Give them some room.
Ottesen's picks: 1. Delta (striped bass). 2. Los Vaqueros Reservoir (striped bass/trout). 3. Ocean (rock fish/Dungeness crabs).
Fish Finder -- Published Oct. 30, 2013


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At the June 15 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve pay raises for all employees. Starting teacher salary will increase from $44,900 to $46,150. Teachers, librarians, counselors and nurses will receive a pay raise of $1,548 for a 10-month contract. Additionally, all other staff will receive a 3-percent increase of the midpoint of each employee's pay range. Raises will be reflected in employees' first check of the new year.
In approving the raises, the Board acknowledged the hard work and commitment demonstrated by LISD employees in leading all students to bright futures.
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