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Q I am providing a service for a 75-ft Christmas tree with a 6 ft star on top. This tree is on residential property and sets about 30-ft from a garage. The service consists of a six-circuit outdoor panel with a 3-ft trough and four GFCI 20A receptacles mounted on pressure-treated 3/4-in. plywood. I will be running out No. 6 conductors from the garage through PVC piping.
The 6-ft star is made up of re-rod and I am concerned about lightning strikes. The star probably should have been made out of nonconductive material. I planned on attaching a grounding device to the star and installing a No. 4 copper insulated conductor down the tree to one or more ground rods. Unlike a building, it's not possible to set up perimeter ground rods.
Here are my questions:
1. Because of potential lightning strikes, should I attach the service to the tree or tree stand?
2. Should the service and tree grounding be tied together or each on its own?
3. If the tree grounding should be separate, would one ground-rod be sufficient?
4. I will be running out a ground conductor with the feeder conductors. Are there any other circumstances that I should be aware of?
A First, a few issues should be clarified. Since your power source is the garage, the supply to the tree is most likely a feeder rather than a service. I cannot determine the proper treatment of your proposed lightning protection scheme because the scheme does not comply with NFPA 780, which is the Standard for Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Appendix F of this standard provides recommendations for protection of trees, and the No. 4 copper downlead conductor does not meet the requirements of Chapter 3. The star should be equipped with a listed air terminal.
Question 1: Section 410-16(h) specifically permits trees to be used for the support of fixtures and "associated equipment." To the extent that the panelboard and receptacles are considered to be associated equipment, I suppose they could be mounted to the tree. However, my personal preference would be to mount the panel on the garage and extend the branch circuits and GFCI receptacles to the tree. Either way, a direct lighting strike to the tree could damage some of your electrical equipment.
Question 2: Lightning ground terminals and power grounding electrodes must be separate systems. This requirement can be found in Section 250-60. However, bonding of electrical equipment on the tree to the lightning system and bonding of any separate electrodes is required by Section 250-106.
Question 3: One ground rod for the lighting protection system is probably not sufficient, at least not according to NFPA 780. Under NFPA 780, the number and type of electrodes depend on the soil conditions. Ground terminals are covered in Section 3-13 of NFPA 780. Again, Appendix F makes specific recommendations for trees.
Question 4: The grounding conductor run with your feeder (or branch circuits) should be bonded to the lightning downlead. In addition, any metal bodies or wiring methods used in the tree should be bonded to the lightning system to reduce the damage that may occur due to sideflash or currents induced by a lightning current. These requirements are generally stated in Section 250-106 and the fine print notes found there. Specific requirements are found in Sections 3-20 and 3-21 of NFPA 780. I hope this is helpful.


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A very protective Mei Xiang kept the panda team at the National Zoo from getting a second look at her new cub.
Mei Xiang gave birth to the cub Friday afternoon after approximately two hours of labor. The zoo said a second cub birthed by the giant panda the next day was stillborn. Officials said the second cub was malformed in utero and never alive.
Zoo personnel were able to examine the first cub hands-on for the first time Sunday, but they weren't so lucky when they tried to perform a second exam Tuesday.
The panda team says Mei Xiang was more alert and aware of their presence and positioned her body so that the cub couldn't be reached. Despite attempts to distract her, Mei Xiang constantly moved out of reach, keeping her cub close.
The keepers stopped their attempt as to not upset her.
While they won't know the sex of the cub for another couple of weeks, they were able to take vital sign readings Sunday. The cub weighed 137 grams or 4.8 ounces, had good heart and lung sounds, and good signs for intestinal function.
Mei Xiang was artificially inseminated twice March 30 after failing to breed naturally with the zoo's male panda Tian Tian. It's not clear who the proud father is: Mei Xiang was inseminated with previously frozen semen from both Tian Tian and Gao Gao, a panda at the San Diego Zoo.
Mei Xiang has given birth to two cubs in the past. A female cub, born last September, lived only six days. Her birth was a surprise; she had not shown up on any ultrasounds. An autopsy determined she may have been born prematurely. Mei Xiang's only surviving cub, Tai Shan, was born in 2005 and now lives in China.
According to an agreement with the Chinese government, the cub will stay at the National Zoo for four years and will then be sent to China.
Tuesday also marks Tian Tian's 16th birthday. The zoo will celebrate with a fruitsicle cake made of sweet potatoes, carrots, pears, apples and juice.
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First win of the season, it was a fish fry. Burrell has a breakout game, slump? What slump! Way to go Pat! Phillies vs. The Marlins preview for Saturday 4/7/07. Here's show 003 of my season long audio blog.
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Even though most of the division titles have been sewn up, the fight for the final three playoff spots in the league is just heating up. 11 teams, including the crafty Cardinals and underdog Dolphins, need wins and help from the competition next week in order to get into the post-season, while the Cowboys and Eagles will face off in the season finale for the NFC East crown.
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Manning Sets Single-Season TD Record, Broncos Clinch AFC West: With another four-TD performance, Peyton Manning set a new NFL record for TDs thrown in a single season with 51. With another dominant performance, Manning connected with seven different receivers, while the Denver defense added three sacks and two interceptions in a 37-13 win to clinch the NFC West title.
Romo Makes it Interesting Against Skins: It looks like Tony Romo is safe from his biggest fans/critics in Dallas for another week. Connecting with DeMarco Murray on fourth down with just 1:08 left in the game for a ten-yard score, the Cowboys slipped past Washington 24-23 and will play the Eagles, who are fresh off one of their biggest wins of the season, for the NFC East title.
Jets, Smith Saves Face Against Browns: This was the type of game the Jets needed to play more this season. Rookie QB Geno Smith threw for two TDs and ran for another, while Chris Ivory added 109 yards on the ground in an impressive 24-13 win over the 4-11 Browns. While Jets head coach Rex Ryan scrambled around questions about his future after the game, the fact that the Jets may end the season at 8-8 with a patchwork secondary and no weapons at the receiver position- not to mention a rookie quarterback- is no small feat.
Dolphins, Chargers, Steelers and Ravens Fight for Final AFC Playoff Spot: San Diego capped off impressive wins to stay in the AFC Wild Card picture, while the Ravens and Dolphins were trounced to barely stick around. In order to make the playoffs, all four teams need a win and help from other teams. Next week should certainty be interesting.
Chiefs Fall to Colts, Still Clinch Wild-Card Spot: Even in the face of a 23-7 defeat this week at the hands of Andrew Luck and the Colts, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a playoff spot. Despite their recent struggles, the season, aided by a 9-0 start, took the team to the post-season after a dreadful 2-14 record in 2012.
Giants Edge Lions in OT to Kill Detroit's Playoff Aspirations: It wasn't a pretty game offensively for either team, but behind a Josh Brown field goal, the Giants edged out Detroit 23-20 in OT to effectively end the Lions' season.
Patriots Clinch AFC East: Call Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow because England's offense was "Cruisin'." Domination isn't the word. Even with star TE Rob Gronkowski on the shelf, New England's offense is nothing to mess with. After the Dolphins helped them out with a loss earlier in the day, the Pats handed the Ravens worst loss with John Harbaugh as head coach and clinched the AFC East. Shutting down the Ravens offense, New England found a way to score on the ground and in the air in a stellar, 41-7 win.


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(Reuters) - Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos told voters on Friday that Greece may have to abandon the euro if they fail to support him in Sunday's general election.
His last appeal before the poll echoed a stark warning by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, who said earlier that Greece's next government must abide by the commitments Athens made in exchange for a 130 billion euro international bailout or "bear the consequences".
"On Sunday, our people's fate is at stake," Venizelos told a few thousand supporters who came to hear his final pitch for support in the Athens square in front of parliament where there have been repeated anti-austerity demonstrations, some of them violent.
"Sunday will decide if we stay in Europe and in the euro ... or if we send the country down the road of bankruptcy and its people to massive poverty," Venizelos said.
The "troika" of IMF, European Union and European Central Bank lenders say the May 6 election could put at risk the fiscal cuts and reforms Greece must deliver in exchange for the money it needs to stay solvent and turn its ailing economy around, including 11.7 billion euros of new savings due in June.
"The future government in Greece must abide by the country's commitments," Schaeuble said in a speech to his ruling centre-right Christian Democrats. "If Greek voters were to vote for a majority that does not honor those agreements, then Greece will have to bear the consequences of that".
Conservative New Democracy and Venizelos's Socialist PASOK are the only two major parties backing the bailout and are expected to try to form a coalition after the vote to press ahead with the program.
They will be the top two parties, but their former dominance has been sapped by anger over economic suffering and it is uncertain whether they can win enough votes to govern without external support.
A raft of smaller left and right wing anti-bailout parties vying for third place are expected to perform well in the poll, tapping into popular anger against wage cuts and record unemployment resulting from reforms demanded by the lenders.
Venizelos, who negotiated the bailout as finance minister, said that the Socialists should not be taken for granted as a coalition partner.
"We're nobody's crutch," said Venizelos, who has helped his party rebound from single-digit popularity ratings since becoming PASOK's leader in March.
The once dominant Socialists are trailing New Democracy in the polls and are expected to take less than half the number of votes they scored in the last election in 2009.
Venizelos dismissed New Democracy's pledge to slash taxes and increase pensions, promising instead to soften future fiscal cuts by spreading them over three years instead of the two set out in the bailout plan.
The plan allows for an extension if the country's recession, already in its fifth consecutive year, proves deeper than expected.
Greece's 215-billion euro economy has contracted by about 20 percent since 2008 in one of the worst recessions seen in postwar Europe. Gross domestic product is seen contracting by as much as 5 percent more this year.
Venizelos reiterated his pledge not to impose new taxes or general wage and pension cuts if he wins the poll, focusing instead on reforms like opening up closed professions.
PASOK, which came to power in 2009 with nearly 44 percent of the vote, is expected to take only 14-19 percent this time.
The party ruled alone until November last year, before discredited Prime Minister George Papandreou stepped down and invited the conservatives to join a coalition that negotiated the bailout to save Greece from bankruptcy, the country's second since May 2010.
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Sporting Kansas City 4, Montreal Impact 0 | MLS Match Recap
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – For the first 70 minutes, Sporting Kansas City seemed content to let Montreal do all their scoring for them.
But with Aurelien Collin's goal in the 71st minute and Dom Dwyer's brace in the 74th and 86th, Sporting broke open a close game and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the winless and cellar-dwelling Impact on Saturday night.
Sporting (3-1-2) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches and moved into a first-place tie with Columbus atop the East standings. The Impact, who fell behind 1-0 on Calum Mallace's own goal in the 31st minute, dropped to 0-4-3.
Montreal nearly struck first on a 14th-minute counterattack, when Felipe got free on the right flank with only Collin not caught forward. Felipe crossed to a wide-open Marco Di Vaio near the penalty spot, but Collin blocked the shot off the line and Eric Kronberg saved Collen Warner's attempt at a putback.
The own goal – originally credited to Collin, who wasn't even involved in the play but celebrated anyway – came just after the half-hour after a long throw-in from Sporting's Matt Besler. Mallace and Kansas City's Lawrence Olum both went up for the ball, and it hit Mallace's head and looped just inside Troy Perkins' far post.
That's how things stood until the 71st minute, when Olum won the ball inside Montreal's area and sent it back out to Collin. This time, the big French center back had just cause to celebrate after curling his left-footed shot inside the near post.
Three minutes after that, second-half sub Jacob Peterson sent in a long cross from the right corner. Collin made a dummy run over the top of the ball, and Dwyer beat two defenders at the edge of the 6-yard box and put his sliding shot home for his third goal in Kansas City's last four matches.
Make that four in four. In the 86th, Dwyer ran onto Graham Zusi's looping cross, beating defender Maxim Tissot, and snapped a header down and into the net to make it 4-0.
Kronberg recorded his second straight clean sheet and third of the year, needing only one more save to do it after that early threat.
Before the match, the three victims of last weekend's fatal shootings at two Jewish centers in Overland Park were honored with a moment of silence.
A classmate of Reat Griffin Underwood, one of the victims, performed the National Anthem, and Sporting's Cauldron supporters section displayed a banner with a heart, a stylized state line like the one on the club's crest, and the message, "too much love to let hate win."
Both teams are in action next Saturday, Sporting at New England and Montreal at home against the Philadelphia Union.
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The Shun Hiro collection features high-performance Eastern-style knives designed for speed, agility and balance as well as striking beauty. A cutting core of ultra-premium SG-2 steel gives them a super-sharp, lasting edge, while hammered blades help keep food from sticking for fast, efficient use. Handcrafted in Japan, this chef's knife comes with a wooden display stand.
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MANLY officials say they never had any concerns about the use of supplements by players while sports science guru Steve Dank was involved with the club.
Dank's role in Essendon's controversial fitness program will come under scrutiny during an investigation by the AFL and Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority into the Bombers' use of potentially illegal substances. Dank left the AFL club recently.
It has been alleged Essendon players were asked to sign waivers relating to treatment they were receiving, while club officials said ''questions had been raised'' about supplements given to players last season.
Dank, who was in charge of the Bombers' sports science program, had previously been employed by the Sea Eagles for six years, including in 2008 when they won the premiership.
It was during Dank's time at the club that Fairfax Media revealed the use of calves' blood by some Manly players to aid recovery. Under Dank's guidance, Manly also introduced DNA testing of players, GPS tracking to monitor their performances and the use of radical herbal supplements such as the $300-per-litre anti-inflammatory product Lact-Away, which is made from the bark of French pine and was initially a racehorse treatment.
He left to join Essendon in 2011, and Sea Eagles officials said they never had any doubts during his time with the club.
''Steve was employed as a consultant between 2006 and 2010. During that time, we never had any concerns,'' Manly football manager Steve Gigg said.
''We always complied with all anti-doping protocols of the WADA code and the NRL.''
The NRL is expected to follow the Essendon case closely but does not outlaw supplements for players.
''Everyone is always looking for an edge, but the players need to realise that if they take a product that contains a banned substance, they will go,'' one official told Fairfax Media.
''They are ultimately responsible for themselves.''
Essendon face scrutiny over supplements supplied to their players last year. While the Bombers are confident performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are not involved, ASADA will lead the joint investigation with the AFL.
The investigation is understood to centre on the possibility Essendon players were injected with peptides or ''related substances'' and that they were asked to sign consent forms handed to them by some of the conditioning staff.
There are various types of peptides, including those which promote muscle growth and thus have similar properties to human growth hormone. There are also peptides that are inert and legal for athletes to take.
Essendon have admitted its players took supplements but the club leadership said they only learnt in recent days that there were issues with some of these products. The club would not say how many of its players had taken them.
While the AFL is working with ASADA, any potential punishment could be out of the AFL's hands as it would be required to fall in line with ASADA policy.
Players could face bans of more than two years if found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Former Essendon player Kyle Reimers told Channel Nine that the club knew it was pushing the boundaries with its program.
''From what they were saying, it was right on the borderline of what they were going to give us,'' he said.
''Everyone signed it, it was a personal choice as to whether they took it … it does seem very odd the type of stuff we were taking. They admitted to us it was right on the edge of the levels you could be taking.''
Ashen-faced Essendon chairman David Evans, coach James Hird and chief executive Ian Robson yesterday said the club knew players took supplements but had only discovered information in the previous 48 hours that was ''slightly concerning'' about the substances and immediately contacted the AFL.
The AFL community has been abuzz since last season with reports that Essendon players were using ''unorthodox'' substances.
Various media outlets including Fairfax Media had repeatedly asked Essendon – including as late as Monday evening – about the claims and were given strenuous denials.
Coach James Hird said he believed the players were clean. ''The supplements our players were given, in my opinion and my knowledge, were all approved and within the regulations we all play the game by,'' he said. ''I'm very disappointed – shocked is probably the best word.''
ADVICE: Steve Dank, left, at Sea Eagles training with Des Hasler in 2008.


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AKRON, Ohio – Junior Ellen Conti was nearly flawless Saturday and her power and accuracy helped lift the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a hard-earned, 3-0 victory over Niagara in the Akron Invitational.
It was a battle in all three sets, with Tech winning 25-22, 25-22 and 25-23.
The Golden Eagles return home with a 3-3 overall record after the first two weekends of action under first-year head coach Dave Zelenock. Tech wraps up its pre-conference tournament play next weekend at the Kennesaw State Invitational.
Conti produced a .700 hitting percentage by crushing 14 kills without an error in 20 attempts. She added 11 digs.
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- Irreducible is defined as follows: $n \in \mathbb{Z} $ is irreducible iff the only way to write $n=ab$ for some integers $a$ and $b$ is if $a = \pm1$ or $b = \pm1$.
- Prime is defined as follows: an integer $n$ is prime iff whenever $a,b \in \mathbb{Z} $ and $p\mid ab$ then it must be true that $p\mid a$ or $p\mid b$ (or both).
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Halladay to Phillies in 3-way blockbuster?
Reports are running wild indicating that Roy Halladay is on the verge of being dealt to Philadelphia in a three-way trade possibly involving Cliff Lee and the Mariners as well.
I've heard that Lee will wind up in Seattle, Doc in Philly, and prospects from both sides would be headed to Toronto. Some names being mentioned are Phillippe Aumont, Dominic Brown and Michael Saunders, among others.
Nothing is confirmed or announced at this point. I spoke with Lee's agent and he said he had not been informed of the trade as of early Monday afternoon. But, keep in mind that Lee does not have a full no-trade clause like Halladay. So, even if Lee wants an extension — much like Doc is reportedly talking about with the Phillies — the lefty doesn't have the power to block a trade.
UPDATE: According to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark, Halladay is talking with the Phils about an extension worth roughly $60 million over three years with a vesting option that could make the deal a year or two longer. A source told me that an official announcement, barring physicals and the extension talks, would likely come Wednesday at the earliest.
UPDATE: Crazy how this stuff changes minute to minute in terms of the names of prospects involved in the deal. Since nothing is nailed down, here's some of the names being floated in various reports: From Mariners – Philippe Aumont, Michaul Saunders, Carlos Tirunfel, Brandon Morrow; From Phillies – Kyle Drabek, Travis d-Arnaud, Michael Taylor, Domonic Brown. Who's going where? Too early to say…
UPDATE: An online report indicated that the Blue Jays agreed to a one-year deal worth around $1 million with catcher Ramon Castro. Toronto might announce the signing of catcher John Buck on Tuesday. Perhaps Castro will be announced as well.
UPDATE: Hearing that the Blue Jays may actually be receiving Drabek, Taylor and d'Arnaud from the Phillies and Philadelphia would be receiving the Seattle prospects. Aumont likely headed to the Phils.
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*An excellent move on behalf of the Phillies… *and* the Mariners. I just touched on the same topic in my latest update – exploring what options are left for the Yankees, and giving some insight to these recent transactions. Check it out:
I think Philly is a perfect fit for Doc. They are set up to win for the next 3 or 4 years with the majority of their big name players under contract for that time. Also, unlike NY and Boston, Doc won't be held under the media microscope so much there.
I for one hope this deal gets done, and I wish Doc the best of luck, and a pre-congrats on his WS rings over the next 3 years!
Personally I am glad Halladay gets a chance to win and he has been my favorite player so i will definitely miss him but i wish him good luck in his future endeavors.
what we get in return is supposedly reported:
Phillippe Aumont
Michael Taylor
Travis D'arnaud
and I am not happy about that at all.
The best out of those 3 seems to be Michael Taylor who i would project to be .300/20HR/20SB guy. Travis Arnaud to me seems like a solid backup catcher for years to come and Phillippe Aumont might become a solid 3 or 4 guy in the Starting Rotation or closer.
This is with minimal research but someone please tell me I am wrong and we are getting better quality for this or show me stats that i have most likely missed.
A back up catcher, solid-mediocre outfielder and good starter is too little for the best pitcher in his generation, seeing that those three are all young prospects and may not develop at all.
Last thing I read was the Jays would also pay part of Doc's 2010 salary , I sure hope that isn't true or Jays are really getting screwed
All I can say is that those 3 players are likely to be better players than we would get with 2 draft picks. I would have liked to see at least one blue-chip prospect, like Drabek, but that does not appear likely. I feel your pain, harry, but all we can do is hope that the deal is not quite what is being reported, or that one or more of those players really flourishes. It does seem strange that D'arnaud would be selected, given that we have Arencebia, though. I would have liked to see **** or someone to play third.
That's it? That's all we get? Hopefully there is some cash or draft picks or something else coming to Toronto. These are not the big name prospects that have been in other reports. It appears that Halladay's value has sunk more than I thought. My early posts suggested that it would go down by 50% after the deadline past. Looks closer to 75% of his value left with the trade deadline. This package is definitely a far cry from what the Tigers got for Granderson. This one may fall into Johan Santana territory. Maybe the Jays get more players if Halladay signs a deal? Doesn't seem like the Jays get much more than they would have got if he left via Free Agency. We'll see how this all shakes down over the next couple of days. Hopefully I am wrong.
D'arnaud is in my eyes, horrible.
He doesn't seem to have power or speed. His BA in A or AA is .267.
regardless of whether he is devleoping or not, that is horrible for someone hitting in the lower levels.
and i agree with you
JP Arencebia did an amazing job last year, he hit what 25 HR nad 100+ RBI in a hundred odd games?
i think he was on pace to hit like .250 with 30+ HR and 120+ RBI if his stats were pulled out to match 160 games. (not 162), which is quite amazing for a catcher (not the BA but still)
Hull, Quebec born Phillippe Aumont looks like he is the real deal. I remember when this kid was drafted thinking "it's too bad the Jays didn't get him.
His fastball has hard sink and is tough to pick up, tops out at 95 mph, with room for more. The breaking ball (curve) has a chance to be plus pitch, but his changeup is his third pitch and needs to be improved. He has pretty good command, especially for his age, and uses his size well for mound presence. He is projected to be a front of the rotation ace. He is the key to this deal, but needs a year or two to properly stretch him out. You can take a look at him here:
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Michael Taylor is a 6'6″, 250 pound, 5 tool outfielder, who hit .320/.395/.549 in 116 games between AA and AAA this year. Regarded as the Phillies top offensive prospect, he won the Phillies top prospect player award in 2009 and is compared to a young Howard. Hit 28 doubles, 20 hr's, knocked in 84 rbi's and stole 21 bases in 116 games which is amazing considering his size and he's only 23. The Phillies project him at 30 to 40 hr's per year, 100+ rbi, guy. He has played both left field and right field and could be ready to go this year.
There is also a rumor J.A, Happ, Joe Blanton and Domonic Brown all took physicals today, suggesting they could be part of the trade as well. M's top shortstop prospect Carlos Triunifel could also be part of this deal, so it appears there's multiple rumors about who the Jays actually are getting. I don't think Travis Arnaud is part of the deal. I must admit though, it is starting to look interesting.
I knew you would help prove me wrong and how glad am i for that.
I didn't believe that Michael taylor looked like a young Howard, personally I think his max potential is at 30-35 HR with 25 SB and 300 batting average which is basically a second adam lind and that is amazing.
Combined with Travis Snider, Adam Lind, Aaron Hill, Dopirak and JP Aren (yes i still have hope in him) we might just have a bunch of controllable players with power and good hitting. We just need a good patient coach to play and develop them properly.
Phillippe Aumont, seemed more like a closer to me, albeit i looked at no scouting reports and obviously the scouts know better than me.
JA Happ would be nice and would definately make this worthwhile for the Jays as will Dominic Brown but Joe Blanton is too old in my eyes.
I believe the Mariners should give up more than just Aumont seeing as they will gain 2 draft picks from lee at the end of the season.
Harry-I'm not sure all these prospects are included in the deal, although it could be if we're adding a couple of relievers like Accardo and Downs, since the Phillies are desperate for help in the pen.
I read Jays will pay 6 mil of Doc's salary for 2010 , if that is the case this deal really blows
I agree with Harry. I can't see how Seattle would get away with just giving up Phillipe Aumont if they are getting Cliff. I think if the Jays have to sweeten the pot to get even more by adding one of or combining Overbay, Downs, Accardo, Frasor then do it.
From Bastian Tweets: Nothing confirmed here, but if Jays get Drabek/Taylor/d'Arnaud in this Halladay deal, what do you Toronto fans think?
Well I like Michael Taylor and I like Drabek more than Phillippe Aumont, because he's closer to being here and already visited with Dr. Tommy John. Here's something from the Phillies on him:
Drabek has electric stuff to go along with his family roots. Check out the 21-year-old righty?s stat line in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery (across High-A and Double-A): 12 wins, 3 losses, 3.19 ERA, 150 Ks, 50 BBs, and a .239 BAA. Drabek kept his K/9 over 7.00 and his BB/9 under 3.00 at both levels. This dude has the goods even though he?s still on the relative down-low in the prospect world.
Drabek has a fastball that reaches the mid-90s, a nasty curve with horizontal-like action, and a developing change. Now, some have suggested Drabek?s upside is limited because he only has two-plus pitches (fastball and curve). Don?t believe the nega-hype. Drabek didn?t start using a change until he reached the professional ranks. Further, his signature pitches are so filthy that he will turn out just fine even if his change tops out as average.
Drabek sounds a bit like AJ Burnett but throws a bit softer. However I am sure he will probably develop an arm and might turn into AJ Burnett (already had that Tommy John).
I am really not happy with D'Arnaud, but Taylor and Drabek isn't bad at all, considering we get Phillpe Aumont as well.
It is also possible that the Mariners send a prospect over to Phillies.
Different sources have different packages of prospects that we recieve listed. There is no way to trust any 1 source. Taylor and Aumont seem to be the only surefire prospects that we will get. I think Adding Drabek would be fine with me and then thrwing in d'arnaud for the heck of it so he can compete with Jerolman for the backup job is alright.
But like Enignma mentioned, i woudln't mind throwing in Accardo since they want Pen help and accardo is a solid guy and upgrading from taylor to dominic brown or from d'araud to someone else or grabbing another prospect.


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When choosing a training provider for your PMP certification, remember, not all PMP courses are equal. The quality of PMP exam prep courses can have significant differences. Many courses do not fully prepare you for the exam, instead offering you a roadmap of what you need to learn on your own. When investing in your career you should never sacrifice quality for cost. If you review the key decision factors, we believe you will find PMEC provides the best value. We blend proven learning concepts with simple memorization techniques to make sure you are able to keep the vast amount of information we cover organized and memorable. Our PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp in Boston is an accelerated, guaranteed path to achieving your PMP certification.
After attending our 4-day boot camp class, you will achieve Project Management Certification on your first attempt, Guaranteed.
Here are a few more key reasons to join our class.
- Experience: We have the largest team of veteran PMP instructors. Our curriculum uses proven adult learning concepts, such as Bloom's Taxonomy and Knowles' Theory of Andragogy, for maximum learner engagement and motivation.
- Thought leadership: Our PMP Courses have been uniquely developed to ensure a high degree of correlation between the subject matter and the proficiency examinations. Our class use problem-based and collaborative approaches to learning. We emphasize more dialogue and interaction between the PMP instructor and PMP student.
- Proven Results: Our PMP Boot Camp gets you ready Faster, Better and with More Support along the way. 98% of our students pass the exam the First Time they take it.
- Firm Course Dates: When you register for one of our classes, you are guaranteed it will run as scheduled. You can focus on your PMP training and certification, and not worry about cancellations or delays.
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Our classes are held at convenient, professional training centers with modern features such as wifi. We do not pay for parking, but generally, there is free onsite parking or nearby.
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Our Training facility in Boston is in a prominent location in the bustling Financial District. Centrally located just a few short blocks from the Red, Green and Orange/Blue Line of the MBTA.
265 Franklin StreetSuite 1702Boston, MA 02110USAMap and Directions
Course Syllabus
PMP Certification Boot Camp Syllabus
Our Boston PMP Certification Boot Camp curriculum is based on the PMBOK Guide 6th edition and uses a problem-based and collaborative approach to learning. We emphasize more equality and connection between the instructor and learner. We blend these approaches with simple memorization techniques in order to keep the vast amount of information organized and memorable. The entire design of the course is focused on ensuring your readiness to pass the PMP Certification Exam.
The PMP certification exam has 200 multiple choice questions. The questions are randomly presented from a possible pool of over 10,000. In order to be successful, you will need to do more than simply memorize terms. The questions focus on the learning domains identified in Bloom's Taxonomy and test your ability to remember, comprehend, apply critical thinking and analyze how different components relate to one another.
Remembering involves recognizing or remembering facts, terms, basic concepts, or answers.
Comprehending involves demonstrating an understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating the main ideas.
Applying involves using acquired knowledge—solving problems in new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques, and rules.
Analyzing involves examining and breaking information into component parts, determining how the parts relate to one another, identifying motives or causes, making inferences, and finding evidence to support generalizations.
The exam tests your understanding of the 5 process groups which are:
- Initiating
- Planning
- Executing
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Closing
Here is more information relating to what you will learn:
Day 1 includes introductions, an overview of the process for the test, Professional and Social Responsibility as defined by the PMI Code of Conduct, Project Framework, the 49 processes, and Project Selection and Project Integration Management. There is homework required at the end of day one.
Day 2 will cover Project Stakeholder Management followed by Project Scope Management and Project Time Management. Project Cost Management begins on day two but does not include covering Earned Value Management. There is homework required at the end of day two.
Day 3 covers Earned Value Management and Project Quality Management, Project Human Resources Management, and Project Communications Management. The first two process steps of Project Risk Management may also be covered.
Day 4 covers the remaining Project Risk Management processes and Project Procurement Management. After a lunch break, we administer a final 2-hour, 100 question practice test. The final test score, as well as the 13 section scores, are used to conduct a final Stoplight Assessment with each student. This assessment reviews in class performance and provides an honest feedback about individual readiness to take the real exam. The PMP Roadmap, provided to each student in a PMP Pre-Class Advance Reading document gives each student a guide of what their next steps should be based on the Stoplight Assessment.Download Course Outline
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100% Money-Back Pass Guarantee
We stand behind our course and methodology. We want you to take the PMP certification exam with the confidence and assurance that your investment in learning was well spent. To prove it, we provide a true 100% money-back pass guarantee with no hoops or exceptions. No other company offers a guarantee that covers you as well as ours. Our commitment to you is simple:
- You must attend the entire project management certification course.
- You must sit for the exam within six months of completing the course, to make sure you don't forget it all.
- If you fail the test we will:
- Analyze your PMP Exam Score Report in depth.
- Provide you a customized study plan to retake the exam.
- Provide coaching and support through online tutoring, phone & virtual meetings as well as email support from a dedicated instructor.
- Continue to grant you full access to all course materials and information.
- Allow you to take our class again for free.
- If you do not pass your certification exam in three attempts, we will refund your entire course tuition.
All we ask is that you study hard and take advantage of the extensive PMP Exam prep materials and study aids we provide.
PMP Certification Frequently Asked Questions
- How can do I apply to sit for the exam?
- In order to become eligible to sit for the PMP Examination, you must complete an application with the Project Management Institute (PMI). The application asks you to detail some of your work history and education including:
- Contact information — email, address, phone number
- Education attained — school attended, level of education attained, degree date
- Domain experience — details of the projects, programs, portfolios you've worked on including qualifying hours, dates of employment, role, organization details, reference, and experience summary
- Domain education — names of courses completed, institutions attended, dates, qualifying hours
- Once you open an application, it will remain active for 90 days. To complete the application quickly, gather all of the information and documentation you need before opening it. Otherwise, it will likely take you multiple sessions to complete. The application can be saved so that you can come back to it if you need to take a break from working on it.
- Once submitted, the Project Management Institute will review it. Typically, it takes about 3-5 five business days for PMI to review your application. If you are approved, you will receive an e-mail from PMI. In the email will be an eligibility code. You will need this code for the next part of the process; paying for and scheduling the PMP certification exam.
- In order to become eligible to sit for the PMP Examination, you must complete an application with the Project Management Institute (PMI). The application asks you to detail some of your work history and education including:
- How do I schedule a time to sit for the exam?
- Once payment is received, PMI will email you an eligibility number that you'll use to schedule your test appointment with testing provider Prometric. Your eligibility is good for one year, and you may take the exam up to three times during that year. The PMP exam is a computer-based exam and may be scheduled by applicants at any time available at any of the Prometric sites.
- Information about site locations and scheduling may be found at Prometric's website at www.prometric.com. Select the "Professional Licensure and Certification" for test type and "Project Management Institute" for the testing program.
- How much does it cost to sit for the PMP exam?
- The exam costs $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members. The annual fee for PMI membership is $139, so typically it is more cost efficient if you become a member and then apply and schedule your exam.
- What if I have to cancel or reschedule my test date after scheduling the exam date?
- You may reschedule or cancel your exam if done at least two full days prior to your exam date. However, canceling or rescheduling the exam within 30 days of a scheduled exam date will incur a rescheduling fee of $70. Be sure to confirm the cancellation/rescheduling guidelines with Prometric when scheduling the exam.
- How is the PMP certification exam administered?
- The PMP exam is a psycho-metrically based, computer exam of 200 multiple choice questions. The exam is offered by an independent testing company, Prometric, and each exam question has one correct answer. You have four hours to complete the exam. Many test-takers finish the exam with little time to spare. Each question has a level of difficulty assigned to it by PMI. The mix of difficult and easy questions determines how many questions you need to answer correctly. At the end of the four hours, your exam will be graded immediately and you will receive your results.
- The scores are the following:
- Below Proficient
- Moderately Proficient
- Proficient
- It is possible to receive a below proficient score in one area and still pass. However, you will need to offset that below proficient score with higher scores in all other areas.
- How many hours of study time are necessary to pass the exam?
- The exact amount of time varies depending on individual learning styles and comfort level. Generally, students should expect to spend around 20-40 hours studying in addition to the time spent in the PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp class.
- A successful plan to study and pass the exam would be the following:
- Begin to Read the PMBOK® Guide, paying special attention to the process groups and process names
- Read the Pre-Class Reading Guide we provide when you register for our class
- Attend all four days of our PMP Certification Boot Camp Training Class
- Use our online exam simulator to take practice exams and track your progress
- When you consistently score above 80% on our practice exams, or when your instructor gives you the Green Light, you are ready to sit for and pass the exam
- What additional study materials are needed to prepare for the exam?
- We provide complete course materials to our PMP Certification Boot Camp students. Our workbook has hundreds of pages of critical information, study aids, and references. Students in our classes also receive a subscription to our online simulation of the PMP exam with over 500 practice test questions.
- It is estimated that approximately 70% of exam questions come directly from the PMBOK® Guide. While we do not use the PMBOK extensively in class, students are encouraged to purchase a current edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge®, available at the PMI Bookstore or other retailers. PMI Members have access to a free e-copy of the PMBOK® Guide online that may be downloaded.
- All the questions on the examination have been written and extensively reviewed by qualified PMP credential holders and tracked to at least two academic references. These questions are mapped against the PMP Examination Content Outline to ensure that an appropriate number of questions are in place for a valid examination.
- Sample exam questions and suggested reading are also available on the PMI website.


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Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-224-1721
Fax: 1-888-425-3032
The mission of the South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators is to enforce updated statutes and rules promulgated to regulate the mandatory licensing for Nursing Facility Administrators, and to monitor the mandatory continuing education for licensure renewal.
- Statute — SDCL 36-28
- Administrative Rule — ARSD 20:49
Board Members
Board members are appointed by the Governor to three-year terms. The board consists of five members. The members of the board include four members who are licensed nursing facility administrators who are actively practicing in South Dakota and one member of the general public who is not an administrator or employee of a nursing facility and who has no direct financial interest in a nursing facility. No member may serve more than three consecutive full terms.
Loren Diekman, Watertown
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This chapter provides information and procedures for creating your own custom rule and probe keywords.
If you are installing a Solaris ZFS root pool, see Chapter 9, Installing a ZFS Root Pool With JumpStart for limitations and profile examples.
To understand what a probe keyword is, you first need to recall what a rule keyword is. A rule keyword is a predefined lexical unit or word that describes a general system attribute, such as host name, hostname, or memory size, memsize. Rule keywords and the values that are associated with them enable you to match a system that has the same attribute to a profile. This match of a system's attributes defines how the Solaris software is to be installed on each system in the group.
Custom JumpStart environment variables, which you use in begin and finish scripts, are set on demand. For example, information about which operating system is already installed on a system is only available in SI_INSTALLED after the installed rule keyword is used.
In some situations, you might need to extract the same information in a begin or finish script for a purpose other than to match a system and run a profile. Probe keywords provide the solution. Probe keywords extract attribute information and remove the need for you to set up a matching condition and run a profile.
For a list of probe keywords and values, see Probe Keywords and Values.
The rule and probe keywords that are described in Rule Keywords and Values and Probe Keywords and Values might not be precise enough for your needs. You can define your own custom rule or probe keywords by creating a custom_probes file.
The custom_probes file is a Bourne shell script that contains two types of functions. You must save the custom_probes file in the same JumpStart directory where you saved the rules file. The two types of functions that you can define in a custom_probes file are as follows:
Probe – Gathers the information you want or does the actual work and sets a corresponding SI_ environment variable that you define. Probe functions become probe keywords.
Comparison – Calls a corresponding probe function, compares the output of the probe function, and returns 0 if the keyword matches or 1 if the keyword does not match. Comparison functions become rule keywords.
The custom_probes file can contain any valid Bourne shell command, variable, or algorithm.
You can define probe and comparison functions that require a single argument in the custom_probes file. When you use the corresponding custom probe keyword in the rules file, the argument after the keyword is interpreted (as $1).
When you use the corresponding custom rule keyword in the rules file, the arguments are interpreted in sequence. The sequence starts after the keyword and ends before the next && or begin script, whichever comes first.
The custom_probes file must meet the following requirements:
Have root as its owner
Be executable and have permissions set to 755
Contain at least one probe function and one corresponding comparison function
To improve clarity and organization, define all probe functions first, at the top of the file, followed by all comparison functions.
The name of a probe function must begin with probe_. The name of a comparison function must begin with cmp_.
Functions that begin with probe_ define new probe keywords. For example, the function probe_tcx defines the new probe keyword tcx. Functions that begin with cmp_ define new rule keywords. For example, cmp_tcx defines the new rule keyword tcx.
Use a text editor to create a Bourne shell script text file. Name the file custom_probes.
In the custom_probes text file, define your probe and comparison functions.
You can define probe and comparison functions that require arguments in the custom_probes file. When you use the corresponding custom probe keyword in the rules file, the arguments after the keyword are interpreted in sequence (as $1, $2, and so on).
When you use the corresponding custom rule keyword in the rules file, the arguments are interpreted in sequence. The sequence starts after the keyword and ends before the next && or begin script, whichever comes first.
Save the custom_probes file in the JumpStart directory next to the rules file.
Ensure that root owns the rules file and that the permissions are set to 644.
You can find additional examples of probe and comparison functions in the following directories:
/usr/sbin/install.d/chkprobe on a system that has the Solaris software installed
/Solaris_10/Tools/Boot/usr/sbin/install.d/chkprobe on the Solaris Operating System DVD or on the Solaris Software - 1 CD
The following custom_probes file contains a probe and comparison function that tests for the presence of a TCX graphics card.
#!/bin/sh # # custom_probe script to test for the presence of a TCX graphics card. # # # PROBE FUNCTIONS # probe_tcx() { SI_TCX=`modinfo | grep tcx | nawk '{print $6}'` export SI_TCX } # # COMPARISON FUNCTIONS # cmp_tcx() { probe_tcx if [ "X${SI_TCX}" = "X${1}" ]; then return 0 else return 1 if }
The following example rules file shows the use of the probe keyword that is defined in the preceding example, tcx. If a TCX graphics card is installed and found in a system, profile_tcx is run. Otherwise, profile is run.
Always place probe keywords at or near the beginning of the rules file. This placement ensures that the keywords are read and run before other rule keywords that might rely on the probe keywords.
probe tcx tcx tcx - profile_tcx - any any - profile -
Before you can use a profile, rules, and custom_probes file, you must run the check script to validate that the files are set up correctly. If all profiles, rules, and probe and comparison functions are correctly set up, the rules.ok and custom_probes.ok files are created. Table 5–1 describes what the check script does.Table 5–1 What Happens When You Use the check Script
check searches for a custom_probes file.
If the file exists, check creates the custom_probes.ok file from the custom_probes file, removes all comments and blank lines, and retains all Bourne shell commands, variables, and algorithms. Then, check adds the following comment line at the end:
# version=2 checksum=num
Verify that the check script is located in the JumpStart directory.
The check script is in the Solaris_10/Misc/jumpstart_sample directory on the Solaris Operating System DVD or on the Solaris Software - 1 CD.
Run the check script to validate the rules and custom_probes files.
$ ./check -p path -r file_name
Validates the custom_probes file by using the check script from the Solaris software image for your platform instead of the check script from the system you are using. path is the image on a local disk or a mounted Solaris Operating System DVD or Solaris Software - 1 CD.
Use this option to run the most recent version of check if your system is running a previous version of Solaris.
Specifies a file name other than the one that is named custom_probes. By using the -r option, you can test the validity of a set of functions before integrating the functions into the custom_probes file.
As the check script runs, the script reports the validity of the rules and custom_probes files and each profile. If no errors are encountered, the script reports: "The custom JumpStart configuration is ok" and creates the rules.ok and custom_probes.ok files in the JumpStart directory.
Determine if the custom_probes.ok file is executable.
If yes, go to Step 5.
If no, type the following command.
# chmod +x custom_probes
Ensure that root owns the custom_probes.ok file and that the permissions are set to 755.


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Incorporating elements of jazz funk and rhythm and blues, Walle Larsson's style captivates both new listeners and those more familiar with the smooth jazz style. In the last few years Larsson and his band have been riding a new wave of popularity performing their original brand of smooth jazz. Walle Larsson's professional career has taken him from Montreal to Japan, sharing the stage with entertainment greats like Tony Bennett and Mel Torme. Larsson has released four albums over the last dozen years. Outside of his own releases, he has composed and produced music for a number of films (The Mulvaneys with Beau Bridges and Without a Word with Patrick Swayze) as well as special projects (The National Post commercials, two award-winning documentaries, and the Manitoba Hydro Summer Games Torch Run theme song). His current position as Entertainment Co-ordinator at Assiniboine Park has given his band the opportunity to perform with the likes of Liberty Silver, Les Sabler, Demo Cates, and others.
Doors open 6pm • BBQ 6-7pm • Concert begins 7:30pm • Limited, informal seating • Cash bar • BBQ by Storm $18.50 • In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium
$21 WAG members • $23 seniors and students • $25 adults • Ticket price includes admission to the Gallery the day of the concert • Tickets available in person at the WAG or through all Ticketmaster outlets
Media sponsor for Jazz on the Rooftop: Winnipeg Free Press
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The Anatomy of a Sales Closer
The first step to becoming a top closer is figuring out how to recognize a top closer and everything the top closer uses to be the best. To help illustrate this point, consider parts of the human anatomy and how each part is vital in achieving champion status. The following sections cover each part in more detail.
A closer's brain: Always alert
For your brain to best comprehend what your eyes and ears are capturing, you must have the ability to be focused in the present moment. Such focus involves developing your powers of concentration. To focus your concentration, leave everything unrelated to the present moment outside the door when you meet with your client.
To empower your brain, make these promises to yourself:
I will take courses on meditation to improve concentration.
I will keep up with my company's product information.
I will read industry news.
A closer's heart: Leading by example
A top closer needs to have leadership skills. To improve your leadership qualities, try the following:
Take in every new experience with the attitude of a student. Look for ways to apply these new experiences to leadership situations.
Seek out opportunities to lead so you can develop your skills. Become a volunteer both in your personal and business situations.
Watch other leaders carefully to understand how they communicate their wishes to their followers.
A closer's eyes: Reading into every situation
Top professionals value their ability to learn more than any other skill, and one of the easiest and most effective ways to learn anything is to read. To improve your reading skills, make the following promises to yourself:
I will read something related to my career daily.
I will start (or maintain) my own personal development library.
I will commit to reading one book every ____ days. (You fill in the blank.)
A closer's ears: Hearing clients out
Top closers listen intently, focusing on words as well as body language. When the client is done talking, top closers pause while they formulate their next questions and answers. This simple strategy goes a long way toward showing your prospects that you're really listening to them. This careful listening makes your clients feel important, and that's just how a top closer wants them to feel.
Here are some strategies for improving your listening skills:
Clear your mind of all other clients and any personal challenges when you're with a particular client.
Develop the ability to keep quiet and let the client talk.
Master the use of the planned pause to keep the client's attention.
A closer's backbone: Shouldering the burden
Champion closers always look like they could bear the weight of the world on their shoulders and keep on ticking. To strengthen your shoulders for the job at hand:
Pay close attention to your posture.
Become a person of character.
Don't be afraid to listen to and even take on your clients' burdens.
A closer's digestive system: Stomaching the tough times
As a salesperson, especially a top closer, you're bound to encounter tough clients and even tougher situations. Top closers develop the stomach for these situations. They don't like facing them any more than anyone else, but they don't try to avoid the tough situations, either. No matter what the challenge, they know that the faster they get on the problem, the quicker it'll be behind them. Follow these guidelines to improve how you stomach challenges:
Handle any client challenges immediately.
Improve detachment skills.
Defuse angry clients by doing the following:
Quickly acknowledge their anger.
Make it clear that you're sincerely concerned.
Let them vent.
Stay calm and take good notes.
Ask questions.
Agree on a solution and a schedule for putting that solution in place.
Keep them informed.
Meet your schedule.
A closer's legs: Having a leg to stand on
Top closers know their industry better than their peers, which makes them more believable when trying to persuade clients to own their particular product or service. They have the facts and figures to back up what they say, and they use the product they sell, which makes them able to offer their own personal testimony. To present yourself in your best light with regard to your product or service:
Know more about your product than anyone.
Use the product yourself.
Demonstrate a firm belief in the product's value.
A closer's feet: Miles to go before sleep
Champion closers do their best to put themselves on the same side of the table as the client. They're also extremely empathetic and persistent when it comes to striving for that targeted closed sale. To gain mileage with your clients:
Do your best to see things from the client's perspective.
Be persistent in communicating with your clients and providing them with the best service possible.
Wait for and analyze client feedback.
Under-promise and over-deliver.


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