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KGD needed a new button or icon design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 140 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
Rawporter is the world's fastest exchange of raw news content. Our users are everyday people who are in the right place, at the right time and use our iPhone app to capture breaking news videos and images. This content is immediately distributed to thousands of media outlets who use these videos and images to enhance their news on TV, Online, Print or even Radio.
Icon must quickly and simply convey the "edgy" Rawporter brand and communicate the iPhone app functionality which is capturing newsworthy events on camera, alerting media partners that breaking news content is available and distributing that content immediately to thousands of media outlets worldwide.
Rawporter is purely a UGC distribution platform that targets breaking news contributors and clients. We do not filter or moderate content and expect many contributions to be quite graphic and coming from natural disasters, military front lines, first responders, etc.
Please use the attached icon concepts, website teaser page and existing Rawporter logo as a guideline for your designs. We want a bold fire reflection in a striking camera lens and symbolic "broadcast" imagery that represents both the "alerts" and "distribution" functionality. Please keep it simple but not flat. We want this icon to be sleek, vibrant and stand out among all other apps on the iPhone screen so they can easily find it when needed to capture breaking news.
Do not use "Rawporter" name or initials RP. We want a professional rendition of the attached concepts and do not want the standard RSS symbol to be used.
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Here's a quick crash course on what R-71 is all about:
The Domestic Partnership Law (SB 5688) was passed by the Legislature in 2009 to ensure that all Washington families are treated the same, with the same protections, the same rights and the same obligations as their neighbors. Under this law, registered domestic partners (same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples where at least one partner is over age 62), and married couples, are treated equally under state law throughout Washington.
Key rights and obligations in the law include:
Death benefits for the partners of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Pension benefits for the partners of teachers and other public employees.
Victims' rights, including the right to receive notifications and benefits allowances.
The right to use sick leave to care for a seriously ill partner.
The right to workers' compensation benefits if a partner is killed in the course of employment.
The right to receive unemployment benefits if an employee must leave a job to care for a seriously ill partner.
The right to adopt a partner's child without paying for a home study.
The areas covered by the law include labor and employment law; pensions, survivor and other public employee benefits; family law; insurance rights; higher education; banks, financial institutions and loan agencies; creditors' rights and business licenses.
Opponents of the domestic partnership law are seeking to repeal it. Referendum 71 would ask voters whether the law should be approved or rejected. A vote to "APPROVE" keeps the law so that all families will have these protections in all parts of the state.
Again, please remind your friends and family in Washington that they need to vote "APPROVE" on Referendum 71 in order to protect LGBT families' DPs. And if you'd like to help Washington Families Standing Together, the grassroots campaign working to get R-71 approved and protect LGBT civil rights, please click here.
Remember that we only have two months until Election Day, so time is of the essence. Please do what you can to ensure R-71 is approved!

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Office Depot (ODP) and OfficeMax (OMX) are in merger talks. Finally! On Feb. 8, I tweeted (@shortideas) that nothing would make me happier than consolidation in the office-supply space to better compete with the leader, Staples (SPLS). Looks like I will get my wish.
The office-superstore format has been under pressure since 2002. Back in the golden age of office superstores, the industry generated sales per square foot close to $300. But with endless competition and store saturation, sales have crashed below $200. At that level, they might as well close down and turn the place into a dog park. Office Depot, for example, generates a depressing $183 per square foot. As sales per square foot headed south, margins disappeared. In this business, an operating margin greater than 10% is considered an achievement. And if that wasn't enough, business spending on office supplies has declined at a 2% annualized rate since 2000. Forty percent of office supply orders are less than $75, which means it's an ugly way to make a profit.
Because the industry has been under so much pressure, the major chains are closing locations and shrinking existing stores. In 2004, the average superstore was about 23,000 square feet. Nowadays, after closures and relocations, the average store is 21,000 and the industry is trying to get down to stores that average 19,000 square feet.
What makes the deal attractive is the fact that 75% of OfficeMax's leases expire through 2016. That's approximately 675 of the 900 stores the combined company can relocate or shrink. Of Office Depot's 1,675 stores, the chain is committed to downsizing or relocating 500 stores over the next four years.
The combined company could save about $700 million a year in expenses. But let's face it, the office superstore is a lousy business with little growth. While I can't get excited about the industry over the long-term, OfficeMax shares will move higher in the short run as investors dream of higher profits and mass layoffs. But don't get too carried away, the office supply business never delivers.


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Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Julian Jones, Jr. to United Companies Lending Corporation, dated August 27, 1997, recorded in Deed Book 306, Page 29, Appling County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to EMC Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 403, Page 123, Appling County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($47,700.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Appling County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2014, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. EMC Mortgage LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Residential Credit, fka Aames Home Loan, 4708 Mercantile Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76137, 888-409-9339. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Julian Jones, Jr. or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 148 Donnie Lewis Lane, Baxley, Georgia 31513. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
EMC Mortgage LLC as Attorney in Fact for Julian Jones, Jr.
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
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EXHIBIT "A" All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Original Land Lot #341, Second Land District, Appling County, Georgia, and being described as follows: Lot #4 and Lot #4A as shown on plat dated May 5, 1980, prepared by Merlin J. Tomberlin, Appling County Surveyor. Said plat recorded in deed records in Book 218, Page 452, by reference is made part of this description. Bound; North by lands now or formerly owned by O M and Sara White; East by lands now or formerly owned by J P Morris; South by Lewis Land; West by lands now or formerly owned by J P Morris. Said survey for J P Morris-Frazier Land, 5/5/80. More commonly known as 148 Donnie Lewis Road, Baxley, District 2, Appling County, Georgia. Property Identification Number A3-26
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Tiger Spirit Animal Meaning, Symbol, and Totem
Tiger Spirit Animal Symbols:
Passion, Power, Devotion, Independence, Strength, Focus, Perseverance, Courage, Willpower, Sensuality, Ferocity, Confidence, Camouflage, Silence, Solitude, Determination, Energy, Spirit, Totem
Tiger Spirit Totem Meaning:
The spirit of tiger brings with it many different meanings and symbols. If the tiger spirit totem has stalked into your life take a moment to stop and reflect on some of the following tiger spirit animal messages.
Ant Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Ant Spirit Symbols: Community, Discipline, Planning, Persistence, Order, Patience, Stamina, Energy, Group Minded, Teamwork, Self sacrifice
Snake Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Snake Spirit Symbols:
Introspection, Insight, Mysteries, Wisdom, Truth, Change, Transformation, Creative Power, Creation, Rebirth, Resurrection, Elusiveness, Healing, Transmutation, Fertility, Desire, Decisiveness, Patience, Meditation, Regeneration, Venom, Vigor
Snake Message/Meaning/Medicine:
The Snake Spirit has a deep and rich past and carries with it many meanings and symbols. If this totem has slithered into your life you can be sure that change is coming.
Alligator Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Alligator/Crocodile Spirit Symbols:
wisdom, survival, subtly, instinct, primal energy, patience, determination
These powerful predators and power animals slumber in the shade and wait patiently in the shallows, they hold within them a wisdom borne through millennia. This totem teaches those who observe its strength and symbols: patience, perception, subtlety, meditative restoration, and ferocity. This spirit animal is an ancient keeper of knowledge, and a gentle mother who breathes both life and death into the world.
Raven Meaning, Symbols, Spirit and Totem
Raven Spirit Symbols:
Introspection, Self-knowledge, Courage, Magic, Mysteries, Shape-shifting, Creation, Divination, Wisdom, Truth, Answers, Secrets, Messages, Instruction, Change
Many birds are seen as messengers between heaven and earth, and the raven totem no exception. In addition to carrying messages back and forth from a higher plane, raven spirits also bring meaning from a darker place, within. If a raven guide has appeared in your life and spoken to you, turn your focus inward, it is time for a change.
Deer and Stag Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Deer Spirit Symbols:
Gentleness, Kindness, Compassion, Innocence, Motherhood, Grace, Femininity, Swiftness, Peace, Subtlety, Adventure, Psychic Power, Awareness, Renewal, Acceptance, Connection to Spirit
Stag Spirit Symbols:
– Masculinity, Regeneration, Guidance, Gentleness, Healing, Connection to the Earth and the Forest, Alertness, Psychic Power, Pride, Independence, Purification, Strength, Nobility
Fox Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Fox Spirit Symbols:
Cleverness, Cunning, Intelligence, Observation, Stealth, Camouflage, Invisibility, Diplomacy, Deception, Persistence, Patience, Swiftness, Adaptation, Wisdom, Healing, Unpredictability, Creation
Fox Meaning and Medicine:
The spirit of Fox brings with it many different meanings. If the Fox totem has snuck into your life recently take a moment to stop and reflect on some of the following messages:
Owl Symbolism – Totem and Meaning of the Owl
Owl Spirit Symbolism Words: Wisdom, Silence, Magic, True Sight, Solitude, Enlightenment, Secrets, Night, Change, Omens, Vigilance, Dreams, Feminine, Intuition, Stealth, Mystery, Insight
Owl Meaning and Symbolism: The spirit of Owl brings with it many different meanings. If the Owl symbolism has entered your life recently take a moment to stop and reflect on some of the following messages:
Eagle Symbolism – Meaning and Totem
Eagle Spirit Symbolism: Strength, Courage, Prestige, Spirit, Wisdom, Loyalty Balance, Meditation, Healing, Faith, Connection with Higher Power, Freedom, Awareness, Perspective, Insight
Eagle Meaning and Medicine: If the Eagle totem has entered your life recently take a moment to stop and reflect on some of the following messages and symbolism:
Hawk Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Hawk Spirit Symbol:
Awareness, Perspective, Insight, Truth, Visionary Power, Guardianship, Strength, Initiative, Decisiveness, Creativity, Messenger, Caution, Maneuvering, Leadership, Spirit, Totem Animal
Hawk Totem Meaning and Medicine:
The spirit of hawk totem brings with it many different meanings. If the hawk totem animal has entered your life recently take a moment to stop and reflect on some of the following messages:
Wolf Spirit Meaning, Symbols, and Totem
Wolf Spirit Symbols:
Teaching, Guidance, Loyalty, Intuition, Discipline, Order, Community, Freedom, Guardianship, Prudence, Respect, Communication, Patience, Teamwork
Wolf Spirit Animal Meaning and Medicine:
The wolf spirit animal brings with it many different meanings. If the wolf spirit totem has entered your life recently take a moment to stop and reflect on some of the following messages:
Salmon Symbolism and Meaning
Symbols: Determination, Courage, Passion, Hardworking, Familial Ties, Transformation, Goal Oriented, Intuition and Instinct
Meaning: The Salmon spirit carries with it many powerful meanings and symbols, examine the circumstances in which salmon visited you and consider any obstacles you may currently be facing.
–The salmon totem brings the message that the most valuable things in life must be fought for. Are you locked in one of the hardest struggles of your life? Do NOT give up, despite seemingly impossible odds and struggles your dreams are close, the most resistance is just before you succeed!
–Are you feeling pressure from friends or society? Ignore it! While we often see salmon swimming upstream in large groups these fish are actually lone survivors, it is every fish for himself. You need to swim against the current and distinguish yourself; don't just go with the flow. Follow your intuition and instincts if something doesn't feel right.
–Do you feel like you are stagnating, not going anywhere? Salmon go through several transformations during their lifetimes, if you are feeling lost you may have outgrown your former self. If salmon has entered your life recently, she may be telling you to transform and point yourself towards that next big goal. Get back on track and move forward with renewed passion and vigor.
–Are you ignoring your family? Defying even scientific knowledge, salmon often return to the exact spot they were born to continue the cycle of life. This strong instinctual drive is one of core factors behind salmon symbolism. Do not ignore your roots, connect with your history and take some time to reconnect with your loved ones like the Salmon totem.
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VMware Pushes Software-Defined Data Center
From a business software perspective, this week's biggest announcements came from VMware, which hosted its annual VMworld conference. While there were a lot of specific product announcements, what I found most interesting was the concept of the software-defined data center.
CEO Paul Maritz, who is retiring as VMware CEO, said the big trend is moving IT from the physical world to the virtualized world to a cloud world. In 2008, Maritz said, 25 percent of applications were running on virtualized servers; now about 60 percent are.
We're approaching the end of a successful 50 year journey to convert paper-based processes to computer-based ones, Maritz said. Over the next four years, we will be moving from PCs to mobile devices, with new kinds of applications using more data. For that to happen, existing IT will have to become more efficient and more agile.
Incoming CEO Pat Gelsinger expects that in a few years, more than 90 percent of workloads will be virtualized, but that provisioning of new services needs to be much faster, not only for deploying servers but networking and storage. He talked about creating "the virtual data center of the future" that would include all of the features needed for an application. Today's data centers involve silos of equipment and the big vendors are in fact trying to create new silos. (This seemed particularly aimed at products like Oracle's Exadata offering.)
Above: Paul Maritz and Pat Gelsinger
To do this, Gelsinger announced vCloud Suite 5.1, which integrates the company's virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and management portfolios into a single offering. This is meant to be a comprehensive solution designed to simplify the adoption of cloud-based technologies. As part of this, the company launched a new version of its vSphere 5.1, a new version of the company's virtualization platform. This includes support for virtual machines with up to 64 virtual CPUs, and improvements to its VMotion package to enable live migration of VMs without the need for shared storage.
Gelsinger talked about the need to support multiple cloud environments, including the company's Cloud Foundry tool for managing VMware, Amazon, and other cloud systems; DynamicOps to enable automation and orchestration among multiple cloud providers; and Nicera, its recently acquired solution for software defined networking.
Gelsinger announced a big pricing change that ends the firm's controversial vRAM pricing plan (which priced by the amount of RAM used), replacing it with a solution that is priced per CPU.
Also at the conference, the company announced the alpha version of the Horizon suite designed to help mobile workers connect from anywhere using any device. This is aimed at the growing number of companies that support Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, enabling IT departments to better manage such devices and access. The company also demonstrated how a combination of VMware View and Wanova Mirage will allow better access to Windows desktops from multiple devices.


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Construction Bubble for New Homes in Colorado Springs?
Some people have been asking if there is a construction bubble for new homes in Colorado Springs. If you are in the market to buy a new home in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas or know someone who is you may be asking yourself this question. Is the pace of housing recovery unsustainable?
Not according to Chief Economist of Realtor.com, Jonathan Smoke who explains:
"The havoc during the last cycle was the result of building too many homes and of speculation fueled by loose credit. That's the exact opposite of what we have today."
We are still way below historic averages when looking at the number of housing starts over the last 30 years. Especially when comparing the numbers of housing starts during the current recovery (2012 to now) to the massive numbers built during the run up to the housing bubble (2002-2006).
A housing start is defined as the number of permits issued for new construction units and we are comparing permits issued for single family housing starts for the most applicable comparison.
Now that we have seen the National comparison what is going on in El Paso County?
- Permits Issued in 2005 for El Paso County: 6,250
- Permits Issued in 2015 for El Paso County: 2,939
- Permits Issued in July 2005 for El Paso County: 517
- Permits Issued in July 2016 for El Paso County: 299
Source: Census Bureau
Bottom Line
New homes (permits issued) in El Paso County are going up at about half the rate they were running up to the housing bubble. Builders can't keep up with current demand making it an extremely good market to buy new or resale housing in.
If you are looking for new homes in Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain and surrounding areas it is important to consult with a Realtor who specializes in new home construction to look at a number of variables which will protect your investment.
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Queen's Speech: David Cameron says plans will rebuild Britain
David Cameron has hailed the coalition's plans for the year ahead as a "Queen's Speech to rebuild Britain".
They include flexible parental leave, breaking up the banks and exempting the UK from euro bailouts.
Lords reform is the most controversial measure in a slimmed down programme but the PM said boosting growth and cutting the deficit were his top priorities.
He denied Labour claims the plans include nothing to get young people into work or kick start the economy.
The prime minister told MPs: "Let me say exactly what this Queen's Speech is about. It is about a government taking the tough, long-term decisions to restore our country to strength.
"Dealing with the deficit, rebalancing the economy and building a society that rewards people who work hard and do the right thing."
Labour leader Ed Miliband said his party would support measures such as parental leave and a Green Investment Bank - but the Queen's Speech contained nothing for the young unemployed, working families and "millions of people who don't think the government is on their side".
"No change, no hope - that is the real message of this Queen's Speech," Mr Miliband told MPs.
The legislative programme - unveiled by the Queen in a speech to MPs and peers - contained 15 bills and four draft bills, a much slimmer programme than in previous years.
It had been billed as a fightback for the coalition after the Conservatives and their Lib Dem partners suffered heavy losses at last week's local elections.
BBC Political Correspondent Norman Smith said it was a "hotch potch" of bills with "no over-arching theme", explicitly designed to prevent the government from becoming "bogged down" with difficult legislation when it should be focusing on the economy.
But some fear that the inclusion of House of Lords reform in the legislative programme will stoke tensions between the two governing parties, with some Tory MPs strongly opposed to the plans.
Key legislation in the Queen's Speech includes:
- Children and Families Bill: Mothers in England, Scotland and Wales will be able to transfer maternity leave to their partners. There will be better support for special needs pupils and improved access arrangements for divorced fathers in England. The adoption process in England will also be reformed to end delays and making inter-racial adoption easier
- Banking Reform Bill: Splitting banks into separate retail and investment arms
- Draft Communications Bill: Making it easier for police and intelligence agencies to access, store and share data on private phone calls and email communications
- Crime and Courts Bill: Moving towards televised court proceedings and creating a specific offence of driving under the influence of drugs. Establishing a National Crime Agency
- Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill: Curbing the power of large supermarkets and ensuring suppliers are "treated fairly and lawfully" through a new independent adjudicator
- Electoral Registration and Administration Bill: Introducing individual voter registration to cut down on fraud
There is also a bill to establish a Green Investment Bank, make it easier for firms to sack workers by reforming the employment tribunal system and to strengthen shareholders' ability to curb directors' pay.
But Lords reform is likely to prove the most hotly-contested measure, with some Conservative MPs likely to fight plans for a smaller and mostly-elected second chamber.
In a joint statement, Mr Cameron and his Lib Dem deputy Nick Clegg said: "The primary task of the government remains ensuring that we deal with the deficit and stretch every sinew to return growth to the economy, providing jobs and opportunities to hard-working people across Britain who want to get on."
But they insisted pushing ahead with Lords reform was in the best interests of the country.
"We believe that power should be passed from the politicians at Westminster back to the people of Britain, which is why we will keep the promise in our parties' manifestos and reform the House of Lords, because those who make laws for the people should answer to the people."
Labour's Sadiq Khan said it was "not clear" how ministers planned to reform the House of Lords, or whether it remained a priority for the government. He also noted it made no mention of a referendum.
'Snooper's charter'
Proposals to give parents the right to request flexible working, such as fewer hours and job sharing, throughout their working lives also appear to have been dropped.
And there was no mention of legalising gay marriage, which will please some Conservative backbenchers who have criticised it as a distraction from fixing the economy, but the Home Office said it remained committed to introducing same-sex civil marriage "by the end of this Parliament" and a consultation was "still ongoing".
Planned reforms to adult social care in England also look a way off after the much-delayed publication of a government White Paper, which is now expected in the summer.
A bill to make it easier for the police and security services to intercept personal data has been published in draft form only, allowing for greater scrutiny before it becomes law, will please Lib Dem and Tory backbenchers angry at what they saw as plans for a "snooper's charter".
There is also a measure to deal with negative headlines generated by Chancellor George Osborne's decision to increase tax on charitable donations from the super rich, announced in last month's Budget.
A Small Donations Bill will provide a top up payment similar to Gift Aid to charities that receive small cash donations of £20 or less, enabling them to claim 25p for every £1 collected in the UK, on up to £5,000 of small donations.
In his Commons response to the speech Labour leader Ed Miliband also questioned why Lords reform was in the speech when senior ministers had said it was not a big priority.
He contrasted it with the absence of other coalition pledges, such as reforming adult social care, enshrining in law a commitment to spend 0.7% of national income on foreign aid and reform of lobbying rules.
He said Mr Cameron's proposals showed the government "just don't get it".


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MAKHACHKALA, Russia (Reuters) - Russian security forces said on Wednesday they had killed a militant who may have masterminded suicide bombings that killed 34 people in the southern city of Volgograd in December and raised fears for the security of the Sochi Olympics.
Dzamaltin Mirzayev was killed in a shootout with by law enforcement officers who surrounded a home in the North Caucasus province of Dagestan, a spokesman for regional investigators said.
Authorities believe Mirzayev may have sent two men from Dagestan to carry out the bombings at a train station and on a trolleybus in Volgograd on December 29 and 30, he said.
The bombings raised concerns of further attacks by Islamist militants based in the North Caucasus before or during the Sochi Winter Olympics, which open on Friday.
Dagestan, on the Caspian Sea about 570 km (350 miles)southeast of Sochi, is beset by near-daily violence linked to the insurgency.
Russian authorities said last week they had identified the bombers and arrested two men suspected of helping send them to Volgograd from Dagestan.
An official at the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, which made last week's announcement, declined to comment on whether Mirzayev was linked to the Volgograd bombings.
In a video clip posted on the Internet in July, the leader of the North Caucasus insurgency urged fighters to do all they could to prevent the Olympics going ahead.
The head of security for the Olympics, a prestige project for President Vladimir Putin, said last week that there was no "concrete threat" to those attending the Games.
Writing by Steve Gutterman; Editing by Alison Williams


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World's best arriving in Rome for 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships
Rome, Italy, June 12, 2011 — From the long to the short of it, from the youngest to the oldest, from rookies to 18-year veterans, from Olympians and world champions to siblings playing together and separately and husbands and their wives competing, this week's $1m FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships presented by smart features the world's top 96 teams from 34 countries. The eighth event under the current format is being held for the first time in Rome through next Sunday. The internationally-televised eighth FIVB Swatch World Championships will feature 48 teams in each gender competing on purpose-built sand courts at the historic Parco del Foro Italico in the heart of the Eternal City.
Led by reigning champions Julius Brink/Jonas Reckermann of Germany and Jennifer Kessy/April Ross of the United States as well as several other former champions, the FIVB's premier beach volleyball event outside of the Olympic Games is set to enthral once again with the world's best players visiting the Italian capital Rome from June 13-19.
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will lead the men's competition having won nine gold medals on the 2010 FIVB Swatch World Tour and two in 2011 before losing to Brazil's Alison Cerutti/Emanuel Rego in Prague and retiring because of a Dalhausser injury in Beijing last week. They are also the 2008 Olympic and the 2007 FIVB world championships.
While all eyes will be on Juliana Felibersta Silva and Larissa Franca from Brazil and USA's Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh for the honours in the women's competition. Juliana and Larissa beat May-Treanor and Walsh at the opening tournament of the year in Brasilia after not playing each other since June 14, 2008, to claim their sixth title in seven FIVB Swatch World Tour events. For May-Treanor and Walsh it was their first tournament since they won the 2008 Beijing Olympics for their second Olympic gold medal.
With both genders competing on each of the seven-day championships, the event begins with 12 pools of four teams in each playing the other three teams in their respective pools. The top two teams from each pool along with the best eight third place teams will advance to the 32-team single-elimination phase of the tournament. Pool play matches for each gender will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday followed by the 32-team elimination rounds on Thursday and Friday. The semifinals will be held on Saturday evening, June 18 with the medal matches set for Sunday evening, June 19.
Following preliminary inquiries and technical meetings for both genders on Sunday, round-robin pool play competition is scheduled to begin Monday at the Foro Italico starting at 11:30 a.m. from women and 1 p.m. for men.
Teams are in Rome following last week's $600,000 Beijing Grand Slam held at the 2008 Olympic venue. Winning the men's gold medal for the second straight event was Brazil's Alison/Emanuel while topping the women's podium was May-Treanor and Walsh. The veteran Emanuel has now earned 71 career FIVB gold medals. May-Treanor/Walsh have now won 36 FIVB gold medals together, Walsh has won 40 overall and May-Treanor 39 in her career. May-Treanor/Walsh have won three world championships (2003, 2005 and 2007) and where not playing in 2009 when compatriots Kessy/Ross earned the gold medal in Stavanger, Norway.
The 32-year-old Walsh, a mother of two young boys, is pleased with her team's comeback. "I work very hard and I had a lot of support. And I have an amazing partner" said Walsh after their Beijing gold medal performance. "I have an amazing husband (world championship entry Casey Jennings) and I want this very badly. This is my dream to be a mother and to be competing in the sport I love. When you have a big dream, you'll do everything to make it happen."
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011 presenting international beach volleyball events, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, based in Lausanne, Switzerland returns for the third consecutive season to Rome and the FIVB Swatch World Tour has had at least one event in Italy since 1989 except for 1993, 1994 and 2002. The FIVB Swatch World Championships at the Parco del Foro Italico will mark the 17th time a men's event has been held in Italy and the 10th time for the women. Built on the grounds of the Stadio Olympico from the 1960 Rome Olympics, the magnificent Parco del Foro Italico is a major international tennis and sports complex being converted for use as a beach volleyball complex for the FIVB Swatch World Championships. The venue, artistically designed and completed in stages between 1928 and 1938, will have five competition courts with the featured center court being in the 10,000-seat main tennis stadium at the Foro Italico.
The previous FIVB Swatch World Championships in the current format were held in Los Angeles (1997), Marseille, France (1999), Klagenfurt, Austria (2001), Rio de Janeiro (2003), Berlin (2005), Gstaad, Switzerland (2007) and Stavanger, Norway (2009). The first FIVB World Championships were held in Brazil in 1987, prior to the start of the current format that began in 1997.
Over 32 percent of the players (31 men and 31 women) competing in the FIVB Swatch World Championships 2011 will be competing in their first-ever world championship.
The FIVB Swatch World Championships 2011 will feature five teams as "family" acts. The "Sister Acts" will be the Austrian Schwaigers, the Brazilian Salgados and the Finnish Nystrom twins. The "Brother Act" will be the French Ces and Italian Ingrossos. Here is a list of the top "Brother and Sister Acts" in FIVB Swatch World Tour history. The Lacigas (2000, 2004), the Yanchulovas (2000, 2004), the Schwaigers (2008) and the Hamiltons (1996) have competed together in the Olympics.
• HUSBANDS & WIVES - The FIVB Swatch World Championships 2011 will again feature husband/wife competitions, including two-time American Olympic gold medal winner Kerri Walsh and her husband Casey Jennings (married in December 2005). Harley Marques (Brazil) and Cristine "Saka" Santanna (Georgia), who were married in November 2007, will be competing for two different countries. All four have competed in previous world championships with Harley capturing the silver medal in 2009 with Alison Cerutti while Jennings was ninth with Matt Fuerbringer. Saka was 17th and ninth in the 2007 and 2009 world championships, respectively with Andrezza "Rtvelo" Martins.
The 2011 calendar features 15 women's and 14 men's events within all five FIVB confederations plus one special 24-team single-gender women's test event held August 9-14 at London's Horse Guards Parade, the venue for beach volleyball at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour is offering $7.64-million in prize money. Twelve of the tournaments are combined men's and women's events, including the World Championships and all six Grand Slam stops.
After the FIVB Swatch World Championships, the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour takes one week off before it continues with three consecutive Grand Slam double-gender events: June 27 to July 3 in Stavanger, Norway (ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011), July 4-9 in Gstaad, Switzerland (1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam) and July 11-16 in Moscow (Moscow Grand Slam). The total prize money for each Grand Slam event is US$600,000. Also on the international calendar during this window and immediately following the FIVB Swatch World Championships will be the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Youth World Championships, for players under 19 years old, June 21-26 in Umag, Croatia.
More information on this year's FIVB Swatch World Championships presented by smart is available both www.fivb.org and at www.beachvolleyroma.com.


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EVERETT — If all goes according to schedule this afternoon, an important chapter will come to a close in one of Snohomish County's stranger political stories.
Kevin Hulten, 35, was expected to appear in Cascade District Court in Arlington to answer to a criminal charge of tampering with evidence. The aide to Aaron Reardon, who stepped down as county executive in May 2013, is expected to plead guilty, according to his attorney, Jim Johanson of Edmonds.
Hulten's gross misdemeanor charge stems from misconduct in March 2013, after he became the focus of a King County Sheriff's Office investigation into digital monkey business on Reardon's behalf. Investigators reported finding evidence of him downloading a data-wiping program on a county laptop computer he had been using, just hours before it was to be surrendered for examination by detectives.
The investigation began after The Herald published stories linking Hulten to a number of online pseudonyms, including some with allusions to a classic revenge novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo." The fake names were part of an elaborate ploy, much of it conducted from his county desk during work hours, to bedevil his boss' political rivals with a series of records requests, spoof emails and disparaging web pages.
The revelations prompted Reardon's resignation — ending a nearly 10-year run as county executive plagued by multiple scandals and toxic working relationships with most other county elected officials.
John Lovick, then sheriff, was appointed in Reardon's place. In the year since, the county has grappled with other challenges, including the mudslide that swallowed 43 lives in Oso. There's also been discord over what to do about an aging county courthouse.
Still, it has been "as close to political Nirvana as we can get," County Councilman Brian Sullivan said last week.
It is all about trust, he said
"Being able to walk into somebody's office to solve a problem is part of good government," Sullivan said. "I could never get Aaron Reardon to return my phone calls. I could never get an appointment to meet with anyone."
And now?
"I'm in their office every day. They gave me key-card access," Sullivan said.
Hulten resigned from his $60,000-per-year county job a few weeks before Reardon left. He was in the process of being fired for using other county computers to view and store pornography, and sexually explicit images of himself and a former girlfriend. He's since moved to the San Francisco area, where web pages promote him as a consultant for digital marketing, government affairs and public records.
The Hulten investigation also prompted the County Council to take emergency action, shifting authority over the county's computer system from the executive's office to County Auditor Carolyn Weikel.
The executive's office is scheduled to regain authority over information systems by year's end. Lovick vetoed a plan to keep the auditor in charge longer.
Weikel said she's been using the time she's got to shore up the county's handling of public records.
Policies in place during the Reardon years should have prevented what Hulten did, or at least produced earlier documentation of what he was up to, she said last week.
Even so, she's been working with county attorneys to redraft county records policy so "there is no misunderstanding by anybody if they read it" about what is allowed and what is not.
The Hulten investigation also showed the county had scant control over hardware and software.
Tech workers also have been developing a better system for tracking the computers used by county employees and recommendations for best practices to be used by county department heads.
Meanwhile, Reardon has virtually disappeared from his hometown.
He and his wife, former Everett city spokeswoman Kate Reardon, sold their rambler near Everett Community College in May. It had been about a year since they lived there.
Paperwork the Reardons signed when their home sold was notarized in Riverside County, California, where they own a house.
Some members of Reardon's inner circle remain on the county payroll.
Brian Parry, a former Reardon campaign manager and building-industry lobbyist who was his most-loyal political ally, was forced out of a top executive's office management job last year after Lovick took office.
Parry continues to work for the county, now as a special projects coordinator in the public works department. He draws an annual salary of $95,708, county spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said.
Former Reardon spokesman Christopher Schwarzen, who left a job as a Seattle Times reporter to spend years helping his former boss dodge questions, also remains on the county payroll. His current title and pay at the county are identical to Parry's, Hover said.
Deputy County Executive Mark Ericks said both of the former Reardon employees got their current jobs by proving they were qualified.
"From my perspective, the day they left the executive's office is when the story ended," he said. "We had openings these guys applied to."
Originally working temporary assignments, Parry and Schwarzen's jobs are now "more permanent than temporary because they're doing great work for me," public works director Steve Thomsen said last week.
During his final year in office, Reardon was accompanied around the county campus by a burly man with a beard who could have been mistaken for his bodyguard.
In fact, Jon Rudicil was his executive assistant.
Hulten's mischief was uncovered in part because he used an email address that tracked back to a political consulting company he'd founded with Rudicil. After the story broke, Rudicil denied any involvement in his business partner's activities beyond helping Hulten arrange pickup of some public records. The King County Sheriff's Office investigation turned up no evidence to the contrary.
Rudicil now works as an aide to state Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, once a close political ally of Reardon's.
Another figure from Reardon's past was fired from her county job in May.
County social worker Tami Dutton knew Reardon from the days when they both attended Mariner High School in south Everett.
For several years while in office, Reardon carried on an affair with Dutton, who also was married.
In 2011, after their relationship ended, Dutton's allegations about Reardon taking her along for out-of-town county business trips sparked a Washington State Patrol investigation of his use of public money. Detectives spent months on the case, which ended without charges being filed.
Dutton lost her job as a caseworker after repeated reprimands for showing up late and taking unauthorized breaks during the workday, documents show.
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Sep. 16th, 2013Deep Exile Podcast #18 - The Truth Is Found
The final record in the Helpling/Jenkins Trilogy is complete! The Truth Is Found in this 18th DEEP EXILE Podcast feeling the rain, racing the sun, secrets unveiled at a journeys end
May. 14th, 2012New Premiere Video!
THE FROZEN CHANNEL, a new music video featuring David Helpling & Jon Jenkins is now live at the Moments In Exile YouTube Channel! This video combines live concert footage with the spectacular images that were projected on screen during the concert.
Jan. 10th, 2012Jon Jenkins on new Justin Vanderberg release
Jon Jenkins collaborated with Justin Vanderberg on a track called "From Below" for Justin's new album, Synthetic Memories. It's available at iTunes, Amazon, and most other online outlets.
Jul. 12th, 2011Podcast #15 is online!
The wait is over! Learn what David and Jon have been up to for the past year at Deep Exile. Radio Interviews, Winning (duh!), Surrounded, Voicemail, iPod mayhem, and a Sneak Peak of in-progress music from the next record! Take Me There!
Mar. 13th, 2011THE CROSSING wins 3 ZMR Music Awards!
We are proud to announce that The Crossing has won three ZMR Music Awards: "Best Electronic Album," "Best Ambient Album," and "Best Cover Art." HUGE thanks to ZMR & the broadcasters around the world for this great honor...we are completely blown away!
Sep. 14th, 2010Today is the official release date for THE CROSSING!
Today The Crossing was launched on iTunes, Amazon, Best Buy and many other of your favorite places to buy music. As always you can of course request personally autographed CD's when ordering from the Deep Exile Web Store.Many listeners have already posted deeply personal interpretations and reviews of the new album. What does The Crossing mean to you? Share your impressions and enthusiasm for The Crossing by writing your own reviews at Amazon, iTunes or anywhere that you may dwell.
Many listeners have already posted deeply personal interpretations and reviews of the new album. What does The Crossing mean to you? Share your impressions and enthusiasm for The Crossing by writing your own reviews at Amazon, iTunes or anywhere that you may dwell.
Sep. 05th, 2010ECHOES CD Of The Month
The Crossing has been chosen as Echoes CD of the month and will be featured coast to coast across the USA throughout September on Echoes Radio."You cant help but be swept up in the cinematic expanse of The Crossing
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Sep. 03rd, 2010WORLD PREMIERE
The one and only TC does the honors of introducing The Crossing to the people of earth! Listen to the WORLD PREMIERE of two tracks from The Crossing on the Spacemusic Podcast.
Sep. 01st, 2010The Crossing
The new David Helpling and Jon Jenkins record, THE CROSSING, will be released September 14th. The CD and other related goodies are now available for Pre-order.
Jul. 15th, 2010The Revealing!
Deep Exile Podcast 14 is finally online with eagerly awaited info about the upcoming release! A close encounter with the mothership, long overdue news for Kevin, an iPod battling itself, and other exclusives in this 14th episode of the DEEP EXILE PODCAST.
Dec. 04th, 2009New Music in Podcast 13
3 Mikes, 2 iPods and 1 nervous dog are all topics in the new podcast! Though busy mixing the new record, David and Jon took the time to create a special new track being unveiled exclusively in this 13th episode of the DEEP EXILE PODCAST.
Sep. 05th, 2009Deep Exile Podcast #12 now online!
Join the journey as the new record nears completion...big news, voicemail from the road, an earful of new music and episode 1 of the iPod Shuffle Showdown in the 12th DEEP EXILE PODCAST
Jul. 20th, 2009SpaceMusic HD Video Podcast
The SpaceMusic podcast has gone HD - featuring Jon Jenkins' Secrets Of The Virgin from Beyond City Light and the Landscape HD video for TREASURE...Thanks TC! watch now at 720p
Jun. 01st, 2009Moments In Exile
The camera is rolling as Jon & David near completion of their new record, and sneak peeks from the studio are being posted as they happen. Check out the "Moments In Exile" video series at blip.tv or follow DeepExile on Twitter to catch them first.
Apr. 23rd, 2009DEEP EXILE Podcast #11
Spring has sprung so it must be time for a new podcast! Jon & David check the Deep Exile voicemail, talk about the new music video and play a sneak peak from the new album in this 11th installment of the Deep Exile Podcast. listen
Apr. 20th, 2009Finally On Facebook
David and Jon each have new artist pages on Facebook... The Jon Jenkins Facebook PageThe David Helpling Facebook PageGo now and be their fan!
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Go now and be their fan!
Feb. 07th, 2009Lights Out 11
A track from Treasure appears on Lights Out 11, the latest sampler from Portland, OR. radio giant KINK FM 102. The CD is a benefit with all proceeds going to the Oregon Food Bank, and features twelve tracks hand selected by nighttime radio programming legend, Sean Marten. In addition to David and Jon's track "Grand Collision", the CD also includes tracks from Tim Story, Nicholas Gunn, Peter Kater, Jonn Serrie and other notable artists. Click here for more info
Dec. 10th, 2008The Fall Deep Exile Podcast - twice as cool
If it's been a while since you've heard from David Helpling and Jon Jenkins, it's time to open up your ears to the Deep Exile Podcast. Buzz worthy news, green couture, exclusive interviews and a new release are all here in 2 new podcasts! It's Cool, it's Healthy and it's Free...listen now
It's Cool, it's Healthy and it's Free...listen now
Nov. 24th, 2008Just Released! BEYOND WORDS - Rare Live Treasures
The new limited edition LIVE CD is now available! Beyond Words captures the power and intensity of the performance that drew a standing ovation on On August 25, 2008 at the University Of California San Diego. Beyond Words is a limited production run of only 1000 units in special packaging and will only be available at deepexile.com while supplies last.
Oct. 01st, 2008Just Announced - TREASURE LIVE in the Bay Area
At 8:00pm on October 24th David Helpling and Jon Jenkins will bring their music to the stage in a way never seen before. Joined by the thunderous sound of drummer Matthew Stewart this will be an evening of intense music, vibration and electricity. The venue is the amazing RUDRAMANDIR in Berkeley, California. Visit www.rudramandir.com for tickets & and info.
Visit www.rudramandir.com for tickets & and info.
Aug. 21st, 2008Deep Exile Podcast #8 - Revolution Calling
As the heat of Summer beautifully rages on, David and Jon check in with the 8th installment of the DEEP EXILE Podcast with exciting news, the force behind Treasure Live and a call from the revolution that changes everything...
Jul. 17th, 2008Treasure LIVE - a significant event
The largest Qi Gong gathering in the Western hemisphere took place last month in Orlando Florida. This significant event was the setting for the first live performance of the Treasure album. Having embraced this music, the leaders of Qi Revolution insisted that David & Jon Jenkins bring the album to life on stage at the peak of this 4-day gathering. Along with drum master Matthew Stewart, David and Jon played to an enthusiastic audience in an ideal concert setting. They are also scheduled to perform at upcoming Qi Revolution workshops in Tucson and San Diego next month - Fall concert dates will be announced soon. Stay hip to this and other exciting news via the the e-list and the Deep Exile Podcast.Photo 1 . Photo 2 . Photo 3 . Photo 4 . Photo 5
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Apr. 17th, 2008Space Music Treasure Special!
The Space Music Treasure Special with TC is live - strap yourself in and get ready for launch!listen at spacemusic.nlexperience the enhanced podcast with iTunes
listen at spacemusic.nlexperience the enhanced podcast with iTunes
Apr. 15th, 2008New Podcast!!!
Spring has exploded in San Diego! Jon and David check in from the studio where the next release is in production - the first sounds of the new record are revealed...Listen to Podcast #6 now!
Listen to Podcast #6 now!
Apr. 02nd, 2008Treasure launched into outer space!
Our shuttle is ready for lift off and you are invited! Jon & David are being featured in a SPACEMUSIC Treasure special. What is SPACEMUSIC? Only the hippest podcast on this planet or any other. Hosted by the very cool "TC" and broadcasting from the heart of the Netherlands, the upcoming special features a live interview and lots of music. So close the latch on your Cryo Chamber and launch yourself into SPACEMUSIC! Subscribe now or perish: spacemusic.nl
Subscribe now or perish: spacemusic.nl
Mar. 14th, 2008Treasure awarded for album art
We just learned that Treasure received the NAR award for Best Album Art. A spirited congratulations is in order for Mr. Ryan Bliss - amazing digital artist and creator of Treasure's cover image. We thank you again Ryan! See more of Ryan's work at Digital Blasphemy
Feb. 15th, 2008ECHOES Essential CDs of 2007
TREASURE was recognized as one of Echoes Top 25 Essential CDs of 2007, as chosen by host John Diliberto and the Echoes Radio staff. We were also given the thumbs up by Echoes Listeners as TREASURE was voted into the a 2007 Listener's Poll as well! Our sincere and humble thanks to the Echoes Staff and Listeners for the recognition.
Dec. 23rd, 2007New Winter Podcast - New Exclusive Track
In the 5th Deep Exile Podcast David and Jon check in with an exclusive new track and words on The Calling of Winter...listen here
Oct. 18th, 2007Treasure Poster Prints Are Here!
The Treasure Poster Prints are in! Celebrating the release of Treasure, these 18" X 24" frame-ready posters are printed on glossy cover stock in high resolution. Your poster can be signed by the artists in gold ink for no additional charge. Order Now
Sep. 13th, 2007New Podcast Now Online
Jon and David are back with a feature from their live radio interview with Mary Bartlein of WMSE. This one goes where they have never gone before...a sure treat.listen
Aug. 17th, 2007TREASURE featured on HEARTS OF SPACE
National Public Radio's popular HEARTS OF SPACE program will be featuring three tracks from TREASURE on their National (USA) broadcast this weekend (Aug 17-19).HEARTS OF SPACE is the #2 contemporary Music program on public radio, and can be heard on nearly 220 National Public Radio stations, as well as XM Satellite Radio Ch.77.To find a station near you that carries the program: click here
HEARTS OF SPACE is the #2 contemporary Music program on public radio, and can be heard on nearly 220 National Public Radio stations, as well as XM Satellite Radio Ch.77.
To find a station near you that carries the program: click here
Jul. 20th, 2007New Podcast Launched
In support of the release of Treasure, David Helpling and Jon Jenkins have created the Deep Exile Podcast. Subscribe below - includes unreleased music.deep exile podcast
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Jul. 05th, 2007A Month of Treasure!
Echoes has chosen Treasure to be July's CD Of the Month! A new review by John Diliberto himself has just been posted and Treasure will also be featured in a special two hour show to air nationally. This is indeed a high honor...Echoes Picks
Echoes Picks
Jun. 22nd, 2007Treasure Interview Exclusive
Jon Jenkins & David Helpling talk about Music, Life and Collisions with Michael Foster of Ambient Visions in the first ever in-depth Treasure interview.Read it now at www.ambientvisions.com
Read it now at www.ambientvisions.com
Jun. 18th, 2007Echoes Interview
John Diliberto, host of the great ECHOES radio program, recently flew to San Diego from the Echoes homebase in Philadelphia, and spent an afternoon at Deep Exile with David and Jon talking about Treasure. The interview feature will be broadcast nationwide on the Echoes program airing Tuesday June 19, and again on the Echoes Sunday edition June 24th. To find a broadcasting station near you, click here
Jun. 12th, 2007Treasure Released Today
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I'm writing a MG novel right now, but I have to admit, I miss having a YA main character.
I remember why I first starting writing YA. I liked imagining a time when a person starts to truly realize who they are, and what their place is in the world.
What choices will change the course of their entire lives?
What will that first kiss be like?
Will those annoying zits ever go away?
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Anyway, do you like writing YA? If not, will you? Or do you have a favorite YA book that you adore?
Either way, welcome to the Y-A-M-C!
Also, take a moment to stop by Laura's blog where she answers Sarah's Sisterhood of the Traveling Blog question: "How do you develop your characters?"
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I just got the new 2.8.2 update and I have been using 2.8 Beta for a long time. I kind of drifted out of using Sandbox but now I have gotten back into the groove of things. and I was trying to edit, and make a map but I cant figure out how to make the map models that give you ammunition for your water weapons. I have observed other maps that came with the install but It says there is no information for the entity. Can anyone help me out please. I will try to be most helpful. Thanks.
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Red Line's Take on the Lightning's Draft PicksSubmitted by pete on June 25, 2007 - 18:03
Remind me next year to order Red Line three weeks before draft day instead of two...
Anyway, looking through Red Line's draft guide there are a lot of positives for the Lightning coming out of this draft. Here's how they had the picks the Lightning took rated and, where given, the short blurb about each:
#30 Dana Tyrell: "Love his speed, smarts, and competitiveness."
#54 Luca Cunti: "It's a team game, Luca. It's not all about you."
#62 Alexander Killorn: "Blazing fast playmaker. Stock rising like gas prices."
#100 Mitch Fadden: "Dynamic scorer should've been taken last year."
#160 Matt Marshall: "Bull in a china shop, but has no hands or finesse."
#207 Torrie Jung
#290 Michael Ward
NR Johan Harju
NR Justin Courtnall
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Alexander KillornSubmitted by timothy on June 23, 2007 - 15:57
Name: Alexander Killorn
Position: Center
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Weight: 161 lbs
Acquired: 2007 Entry Draft, 3rd round, 77th Overall
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Settling in to routine at Red Hat now, and starting to get stuff done. Stumbled across a particularly nasty side affect of PIE and rpm's internal provides generator.
It turns out rpmbuild is adding Provides: basename(/path/to/pie/exec) to the package header. This in turn causes all EVR against that basename (often identical to the package name, or even worse for ppp created pppd which was conflicting with initscripts).
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On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning
By Eric Overmeyer
Participating Entry in American College Theatre Festival. Selected for the Regional Finals in Pascoe, Washington. February 1998.
- Director - Steven David Martin
- Scene Design - Christopher L. Harris
- Costume Design - Kristine Kearney
- Lighting and Sound Design - Clay Everett
- Choreographer - Kim Christensen
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BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Jesse Eisenberg was born in Queens, New York City, on this date in 1983. This birthday guy earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the lead role in the movie "The Social Network." He's also appeared in "Zombieland," "Adventureland" and "The Squid and the Whale." The young actor will soon make his playwriting debut with the production of "Asuncion."
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get motivated. No project is going to take care of itself, so it's time to jump in and get the ball rolling. If you find that you have painted yourself into a corner, use your instincts to get out of it gracefully.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don't pass up a chance to enhance your reputation. Being around the right people at the right time could make all the difference to your future. It is an excellent time for forming new alliances and agreements.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Step out for a breath of fresh air. Twisting your brain in knots over a problem is a waste of time. When things seem impossible, step away, clear your head and you may see things from a new perspective.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Knowledge is golden. There is no such thing as bad knowledge; it is how you use knowledge that makes the difference. Education will broaden your outlook and reach goals that were previously unattainable.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It's not bragging if you can back it up. Your star power is growing and you should not be shy about showing off. It took a lot of hard work to get to this point, now you should enjoy the spoils of your success.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Out with the old, in with the new. It's time to break down and replace what's outdated. The change should be effortless provided that you can keep an open mind. Make key purchases.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Go with the flow. Your liberal nature can come to light. You may benefit from keeping an open mind and experimenting with new methods and routines. There's nothing wrong with being different.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have it your way. You've spent enough time trying to appease other people's interests, now it is time for you to indulge yourself a little. Treat yourself to an exciting new experience or extravagant gift.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep up appearances. If all your friends are showing off their fancy new duds, it may be time for you to acquire some yourself. Finding a new hobby or interest could be just what the doctor ordered.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Preach to a receptive congregation. Certain people will be willing to hear what you have to say. It is a good time for formulating new strategies, creating new alliances, and making new contacts.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't hold a short leash. Give your partner plenty of space to do his or her own thing. Calling, emailing or texting every few minutes, demanding to know their whereabouts will not be received well.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Think outside the box. Conventional wisdom does not suit you today. You are at your best when making innovative, creative and perhaps even off the wall ideas. Let a special someone give you a special treat.
IF OCTOBER 5 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Hone in on what's most helpful. Your ambitions can be tweaked between now and Christmas, but you won't make your mark unless you use logic to analyze the numbers. Luck won't be a factor in any progress you make. After the first of the year, concentrate on romance and relationships, but don't mix business with pleasure. Your business smarts will fly right out the window when love or emotions are in play. Next July and August are the most favorable months for you to make crucial decisions, promises, commitments and changes.
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Almost 250 students compete in program's second state championship
HAYS — The second annual Kansas State Archery In the Schools (AIS) Championship meet was held at Fort Hays State University on March 12, and participation revealed that the program is growing dramatically in popularity. Six participating school districts (Anthony, Clearwater, Ell-Saline, Healy, Jackson Heights, and Rose Hill) entered 246 youngsters, including 47 high school, 123 middle school, and 76 elementary school students. This compares to 78 total participants in the inaugural event last year.
HAYS — The second annual Kansas State Archery In the Schools (AIS) Championship meet was held at Fort Hays State University on March 12, and participation revealed that the program is growing dramatically in popularity. Six participating school districts (Anthony, Clearwater, Ell-Saline, Healy, Jackson Heights, and Rose Hill) entered 246 youngsters, including 47 high school, 123 middle school, and 76 elementary school students. This compares to 78 total participants in the inaugural event last year.
The focus of the AIS program is to provide international style target archery training in grades 4-12 physical education classes. The Kansas Archery in the Schools Program operates under the umbrella of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).
Started in Kentucky 12 years ago, Archery In the Schools came to Kansas in 2006. Gary Keehn, Holton, serves as coordinator of the state program. Keehn helps organize events, recruit instructors, set up ranges, and conduct certification workshops for instructors, many of whom are physical education teachers in elementary and secondary Kansas schools. Instructors are trained primarily through summer workshops.
Working under Mike Rader, KDWP wildlife education coordinator, Keehn helps schools and other organizations start programs and obtain equipment. With support from the archery industry, a $5,000 program equipment kit can be purchased by schools for about $3,000. Any teacher who completes a training session receives assistance towards the purchase of a kit from KDWP. Schools that host a basic instructor training workshop receive additional assistance. The Kansas program currently has about 150 schools involved.
Fort Hays State was the first university to establish a program, under the direction of Dr. Joyce Ellis, assistant professor in the school's Department of Health and Human Performance. For the second year in a row, Ellis has also been the driving force behind the state championship meet.
Because archery is not sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, some schools restrict money used to establish programs or pay travel expenses for competitions. Schools with the program hold fund raisers with the help of supporters, students, local businesses, and community volunteers. Partial funding for equipment comes from KDWP and NASP. And this year, support came from Genesis Bows, Morrell Targets, Bass Pro Shops, the Kansas Bowhunters Association, and Cabela's.
Using stock, unmodified Genesis bows (their own or ones provided by the tournament), students shot one practice round of five arrows and three scoring rounds of five arrows each from both 10 meters and 15 meters — a total of 30 scoring shots. Scoring rings on the target provided points from 10 to zero. Team scores were the total of the team's highest 12 individual scores, with at least five archers of each gender per team.
Each participant received a medal. The overall highest male and female scorers and the third place overall winner each received a new Genesis bow, two donated by NASP and the other donated by the Kansas Bowhunters Association. The fourth and fifth place winners received $50 gift certificates from Cabela's. Plaques donated by KDWP were awarded to the top three teams in each division. The top two teams and the top three individuals are eligible to participate in the NASP National Championships in Kentucky.
The top scoring individual participants included the following, and each received a Genesis bow:
- Top Male Overall — Jordan Serpan, 8th-grader from Clearwater Middle School Blue;
- Top Female Overall — Micaela Keehn — 10th-grader from Jackson Heights High School; and
- Next High Score (male or female) — Jon Varney, 12th-grader from Jackson Heights High School.
Jackson Heights High School dominated the individual high school competition, taking home all of the top three plaques in the high school division:
- First Place — Micaela Keehn, 10th grade;
- Second Place — Jon Varney, 12th grade; and
- Third Place — Trent Henry, 11th grade.
Domination continued in the middle school individual competition, but this time Clearwater Middle School Blue nabbed the top three plaques:
- First Place — Jordan Serpan, 8th grade;
- Second Place — Luke Sipp, 7th grade; and
- Third Place — Brandon William, 8th grade.
Individual elementary school plaques went to the following participants:
- First Place — Lexi Cotham, 6th-grader from Clearwater Elementary Blue;
- Second Place — Lillian Keehn, 5th-grader from Jackson Heights Elementary; and
- Third Place — Parker Patterson, 6th-grader from Anthony Runners 5&6.
The top three teams in each division also won plaques:
High School
- First Place —Jackson Heights A-Team;
- Second Place — Ellsworth-Saline; and
- Third Place — Jackson Heights B-Team.
Middle School
- First Place — Clearwater Middle School Blue;
- Second Place — Anthony Junior Runners 7&8; and
- Third Place — Rose Hill Middle School A-Team.
Elementary School
- First Place — Clearwater Elementary Blue;
- Second Place — Anthony Runners 5&6;
- Third Place — Clearwater Elementary White.
For more information on the Kansas Archery In the Schools program, phone Mike Rader at 620-672-5911.


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USP - United States Pharmacopeia
USP is a scientific, nonprofit, standards-setting organization that advances public health through public standards and related programs that help ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and foods. USP was founded in 1820, and, today, its standards are relied upon and used worldwide. USP's standards of identity, strength, quality, and purity for pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, and dietary supplements are published in the United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP–NF), the USP Dietary Supplements Compendium, and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). USP also offers more than 200 reference materials for use in methods and tests for dietary ingredients (e.g., vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals, fish oils), more than 200 for excipients, and more than 150 for food ingredients (e.g., flavorings, preservatives, nutrients, colorants).
2012 USP Dietary Supplements Compendium (DSC)
The DSC combines dietary supplement standards from USP 35–NF 30 with food ingredient standards from FCC, Eighth Edition. For 2012, the DSC was updated and expanded to a two-volume set. It features almost 800 total monographs, test procedures and acceptance criteria, 23 new and revised DSC admissions criteria safety reviews, regulatory guidance, and 330 pages of full-color illustrations of macro/microscopic photographs and TLC chromatograms of selected botanical articles. The DSC offers a comprehensive resource for suitable, scientifically-sound specifications for components used in dietary supplement manufacturing. It is published every two years in a two-volume print set, in English only.
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), Eighth Edition
The FCC, Eighth Edition, is a valuable resource for authenticating a wide variety of ingredients, including processing aids, preservatives, flavorings, colorants, and nutrients, manufactured and used around the world. It published in March 2012 and features more than 1,100 monographs with key specifications (e.g., empirical formula, function, assay, packaging), 14 appendices of tests and assays, and helpful industry information. In addition, the FCC, Eighth Edition, includes a 1,300+ entry excerpt from the new USP Food Fraud Database, which contains information on adulterants reported for specific ingredients (including analytical methods), based on scholarly manuscripts and media articles from 1980 to 2010. The FCC is available in two-year print and online subscriptions and includes a main edition and three supplements with updates.


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Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Servings and Times
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 4.0
Ingredients and Preparation
- Cut tops from tomatoes. Using a curved grapefruit knife, remove the centers of the tomatoes.
- Stand tomatoes upside down to drain. In a covered steamer basket over boiling water, steam snow peas for 1-2 minutes or until crisp and tender. Drain. Arrange snow peas vertically in tomato shells. Add salt and pepper to taste.


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How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. Joe Tedesco, who has a knack for finding shoddy electrical work, did the dirty work and found this mess. Now it's your turn to identify the violation.
Find the Answer
Throughout Chapter 3 of the NEC, a Fine Print Note calls attention to 300.4(G) Insulated Fittings. This rule requires the use of insulated fittings when raceways containing ungrounded conductors 4 AWG or larger enter a cabinet, box enclosure, or raceway. A substantial fitting providing a smoothly rounded insulating surface usually provides the protection for the conductors, unless the conductors are separated from the fitting or raceway by substantial insulating material that is securely fastened in place. Conduit bushings constructed wholly of insulating material can't be used to secure a fitting or raceway. The insulating fitting or material must have a temperature rating not less than the insulation temperature rating of the installed conductors. This cabinet violates that rule because the fitting at the bottom right is metal.