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Federal agents have identified 123 sexually exploited children in a recent sweep, including three children connected to a case in Jesup, Ga., according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The international operation, dubbed Operation Sunflower, was undertaken by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations division to rescue child victims and capture those who traffic in child pornography.
Of the 123 children, 44 victims were rescued from their abusers and 79 were identified as either being exploited by others outside of their home or are now adults. ICE released the findings Thursday.
On Nov. 15, special agents rescued three abused children, girls ages 2 and 6 and a 12-year-old boy. Authorities arrested Stephen Keating, 52, of Jesup.
In September, cyber crime investigators received a referral from Interpol after Danish police discovered child abuse material depicting a man sexually abusing two young girls.
On Nov. 14, investigators identified an Internet service connected to the Jesup residence and referred the case to special agents in Savannah. Jesup is located between Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah.
The Jesup case was just one among several ICE highlighted Thursday. The federal agency also listed child pornography and sex abuse investigations in regions including Houston, Texas, Springfield, Ill., Detroit, Mich., San Francisco, Fresno, Calif., Clovis, Calif., and Columbus, Ohio.
Another case, out Myrtle Beach, S.C., led to the identification of a 6-year-old victim of child pornography and the arrest of Gerald Roberts, 51, of Pageland, S.C.
In Fresno, Calif., authorities arrested Samuel Gueydan, 48, of Clovis, for distribution and possession of child pornography. When investigators searched Gueydan's home, they found 1.2 million still images and over 7,000 videos of child pornography, including images known to originate in Russia, Thailand and the Ukraine, according to ICE. The suspect also had hundreds of images of child pornography organized into books and catalogues.
Operation Sunflower began last November to mark the one-year anniversary of the an effort that saved an 11-year-old girl in a small Kansas town. In the investigation, the identification of a sunflower-shaped highway road sign led to the child's rescue.
A 16-year-old boy, who was planning to rape the girl, had solicited advice on a pedophile chat forum and posted images of her, according to ICE. Of those images, federal investigators noticed the Kansas road sign and tracked her down.


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text: This Sunday Emmanuel College is hosting The Call on the Quad this Sunday, October 16th, 2011. In the spirit of the calls to prayer that have been happening all over America, students at Emmanuel will be gathering in Taylor Chapel to cry out in prayer and fasting for repentance, revival, and a fresh move of God on our campus and in America. We'll start off with a morning worship service and host times of prayer all day, ending with a night of worship. If you have a heart to see God move in a big way, come join us any time from 10am to 10pm.


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HEVC Decoding in Consumer Devices: The New Video Compression Standard, HEVC, Is Expected To Be Finalized In Early 2013
14 Jun, 2013, 10:20 BST
DUBLIN, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9wkv4b/hevc_decoding_in) has announced the addition of the "HEVC Decoding in Consumer Devices" report to their offering.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 )
This report looks at the ability of various devices to decode HEVC now and in the future through software and hardware implementations.
Worldwide unit shipment and installed base forecasts are provided from 2011-2016 for smartphones, tablets, PCs, portable media players, streaming media players, video game consoles, Blu-ray players, digital TV sets, and set-top boxes capable of decoding HEVC.
The new video compression standard jointly developed by the ITU and MPEG is almost complete. The standard is expected to be finalized in January 2013. Many vendors of encoders, decoders, transcoders, and SoCs are readying products now for shipment as soon as the standard is complete. Others will move into production later in 2013.
MRG believes HEVC compression will be adopted most quickly for Internet video streaming over wired and wireless networks to both tethered and mobile devices. The bandwidth savings of about 50% over H.264, which is often used today, will reduce demand on networks and save transmission costs.
Some consumer products like TVs and set--top boxes will wait for hardware solutions that integrate HEVC decoding. Others like PCs and mobile devices will take advantage of software decoding that will run on the host CPU.
The large number of mobile devices and PCs that ship each year will provide all the shipments of consumer devices with HEVC decoding capability in the early years of the forecast enabling the units shipped each year to reach one billion in 2012. In 2014, TVs and the devices that connect to them will start to ship with HEVC decoding integrated, which will push the market past the two billion per year mark in 2016.
The deliverable is comprised of a PDF and Excel spreadsheet.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9wkv4b/hevc_decoding_in
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Today Ronnie Hallgren, the current CEO of Göteborgs Stadsteater was appointed as the new CEO for The Göteborg Opera. He will take over when Peter Hansson retires this summer after eight years in the position.
Ronnie Hallgren started his career in the performing arts in 1974. Since then he has worked at several of Sweden's major theaters as Artistic Director, Theater Director and Director. He has also made productions for radio and TV. His assignments have ranged internationally as he has worked with exchanges, collaborations and guest appearances in the performing arts in different countries. In addition to various executive positions in the theatre, he has been a member of artistic advice and reference groups for the performing arts at national level. He has also been active in research and teaching activities. Ronnie Hallgren has a prominent role, is frequently consulted as an expert and drives the development of issues related to gender equality and diversity in the performing arts.
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McConnell's plan to halt Obama
HENDERSON, Ky. — Mitch McConnell has a game plan to confront President Barack Obama with a stark choice next year: Accept bills reining in the administration's policies or veto them and risk a government shutdown.
In an extensive interview here, the typically reserved McConnell laid out his clearest thinking yet of how he would lead the Senate if Republicans gain control of the chamber. The emerging strategy: Attach riders to spending bills that would limit Obama policies on everything from the environment to health care, consider using an arcane budget tactic to circumvent Democratic filibusters and force the president to "move to the center" if he wants to get any new legislation through Congress.
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In short, it's a recipe for a confrontational end to the Obama presidency.
"We're going to pass spending bills, and they're going to have a lot of restrictions on the activities of the bureaucracy," McConnell said in an interview aboard his campaign bus traveling through Western Kentucky coal country. "That's something he won't like, but that will be done. I guarantee it."
( Also on POLITICO: The Kochs' plan to beat Reid)
McConnell is facing one of the toughest reelection battles of his three-decade Senate career. But Republicans are tantalizingly close to winning majorities in both houses of Congress for the first time in nearly a decade, and McConnell is making an aggressive pitch to voters here that they have the chance to pick the Senate's next majority leader.
But there are clear risks for McConnell. First, he must defeat a spirited Democratic challenger in November, while hoping that the class of Senate candidates he helped recruit doesn't blow the GOP's best chance in years to retake the majority. And, perhaps just as challenging, McConnell would need to bring unity to a party that is struggling to overcome divisions between establishment stalwarts like himself and young GOP upstarts pushing for conservative purity.
One of the Senate's leading GOP firebrands — Ted Cruz of Texas — isn't committing to supporting McConnell as majority leader, signaling the challenges that could lie ahead.
"That will be a decision for the conference to make," Cruz said in an interview, after pausing eight seconds, when asked if he'd back McConnell as majority leader. "I'm hopeful come January we have a Republican majority."
(PHOTOS: How well do you know Mitch McConnell?)
Meanwhile, McConnell risks overreaching if he follows through with his pledge to attach policy riders to spending bills. If Obama refuses to accept such measures, a government shutdown could ensue. Republicans bore much of the blame for last year's government shutdown, which was prompted by conservative tactics McConnell opposed, and their fortunes rebounded only when the administration bungled the rollout of Obamacare.
But asked about the potential that his approach could spark another shutdown, McConnell said it would be up to the president to decide whether to veto spending bills that would keep the government open.
Obama "needs to be challenged, and the best way to do that is through the funding process," McConnell said. "He would have to make a decision on a given bill, whether there's more in it that he likes than dislikes."
( Also on POLITICO: The Grimes family discount)
A "good example," McConnell said, is adding restrictions to regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. Adding riders to spending bills would change the "behavior of the bureaucracy, which I think has been the single biggest reason this recovery has been so tepid," he said.
"He could," McConnell said calmly when asked if such a tactic would prompt Obama to veto must-pass appropriations bills. "Yeah, he could."
If Republicans gain a Senate majority, it will surely be a thin one. If McConnell wants to accomplish much of anything, he'll have to strike a delicate balance between courting some Democrats while adhering to the demands of his right flank hungry for conservative legislation like gutting Obamacare.
To pass a budget, as McConnell is promising, he would have to hold together a conference that would include conservatives like Cruz and moderates like Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. He'd likely need Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid's help to pass major legislation, even though he's been at war with the Nevada Democrat, who blames McConnell for causing historic gridlock.
( Also on POLITICO: Why Obama can't go there)
There would also be pressure from the handful of Republican senators planning a White House run, not to mention GOP senators running for reelection in blue and purple states like New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Ohio — an election map that gives Democrats a major advantage in winning a majority all over again in 2016.
McConnell is well aware of the difficulties ahead should he finally achieve his political dream.
"Being leader is sort of like being the groundskeeper to a cemetery: Everybody is under you but nobody is listening," he said with a big laugh, crediting Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander for coming up with the line.
Even as he's close to reaching the pinnacle of his power, the 72-year-old McConnell is locked in a neck-and-neck struggle with a 35-year-old Democrat and political newcomer, Alison Lundergan Grimes. As occupant of one of two Republican-held seats Democrats have a chance to win this year, McConnell is facing an avalanche of Democratic attacks seizing on his poor approval ratings by painting him as a creature of Washington. When it's all said and done, McConnell said he expects the total cost of the race to range between "$60 million-$100 million."
Asked about his low approval ratings — one Democratic poll pegged him at 37 percent last week — McConnell blamed negative media coverage in the state.
( Also on POLITICO: Alaska primary tests Dem 'meddling')
"I don't want to sound like a whiner here, but if you get beat up all the time, it affects you," McConnell said in his bus decorated with his logo, "Kentucky Leads America." "All people hear about is unpleasant things."
At his campaign events last week with Kentucky's more popular junior senator, Republican Rand Paul, McConnell made brief remarks slamming the White House as elitist and stoked coal country's fear about keeping Reid at the helm of the Senate.
As he spoke in a warehouse of an electronics and industrial services shop here before a crowd of several dozen, McConnell bluntly told voters that they are effectively choosing the next majority leader: a Kentuckian or "somebody from Nevada who is completely in the tank with the administration."
At an earlier event at a trucking company in Greenville, Kentucky, with Paul standing beside him, McConnell cited Reid's now-infamous line from 2008 that "coal makes us sick," noting that Grimes' "first vote" would keep the Nevada Democrat in charge.
"That kind of talk makes me sick and you sick, and this is the year to stick it to him!" McConnell, standing between two Mack trucks, said before cheering supporters.
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Undergraduate Synopsis-based Oral Examinations at a Scandinavian Business SchoolTackney, Charles T.; Strömgren, Ole; Sato, Toyoko (, 2009)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: We report a local or regional undergraduate examination form – the synopsis-based oral examination (S-BOE), as it is deployed in both large and small international management education programs at a Scandinavian business school. The S-BOE format is designed to assess student cognitive achievement in light of specified learning objectives through a focused presentation and dialogue involving an examiner and qualified censor, the latter being formally present to ensure process fairness for both examiner and student. It affords the examiner and censor the opportunity to explore student cognitive skills over the known range: unistructural > multistructural > relational > extended abstract (Biggs, J. 1999). Individuals as well as student project groups may be assessed using this approach. Administrative costs do not significantly exceed that of other course assessment formats: written reports or in-class group examinations. There are also interesting learning efficiencies; practitioner experience, reflection, and dialogue with students suggest that all students experience this examination format as a learning experience in itself, over a range of course-related knowledge issues and interpersonal skilling. Exemplary students manifest "dramatic knowledge" in those instances when they creatively display a comprehensive, reflective, and reflexive understanding of course material in presentation and subsequent intersubjective dialogue. The authors discuss important features of this undergraduate examination format that remain largely overlooked and under-appreciated in terms that regionally and locally contextualize international accreditation standards and process. At a time when economic, efficiency, and standardization concerns increasingly pressure educational institutions to adopt testing methods that are psychologically "distant" in respect to the instructor-student relationship, the synopsis-based oral examination is an interesting alternative suitable for small as well as large academic programs. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7920
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The European Undergraduate Research-Oriented Participatory Education (EU-ROPE) At Copenhagen Business SchoolTackney, Charles T.; Strömgren, Ole; Sato, Toyoko (København, 2006)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: While the knowledge management literature has addressed the explicit and tacit skills needed for successful performance in the modern enterprise, little attention has been paid to date in this particular literature as to how these wide-ranging skills may be suitably acquired during the course of an undergraduate business school education. This paper presents case analysis of the research-oriented participatory education curriculum developed at Copenhagen Business School because it appears uniquely suited, by a curious mix of Danish education tradition and deliberate innovation, to offer an educational experience more empowering of essential tacit knowledge skills than that found in educational institutions in other national settings. We specify the program forms and procedures for consensus-based governance and group work (as benchmarks) that demonstrably instruct undergraduates in the tacit skill dimensions of knowledge thought to be essential for success following graduation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7043
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European Undergraduate - Research Oriented Participatory Education (EU-ROPE, 2) At a Danish Business School: Education Policy, Administrative Practice, and Survey Data on Project Advisor Qualifications and PreferencesTackney, Charles T.; Sato, Toyoko; Strömgren, Ole (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This paper was composed in the fall of 2007. It was then presented on 17 November 2007 at the Matchpoints Conference at the University of Århus, a conference jointly sponsored by the Irish Embassy to Denmark and the University of Århus. We subsequently presented the paper to an internal IKL session of colleagues involved in educational research (dubbed, the "Educational Irregulars') and then offered the paper to an internal seminar of the Asian Research Center. Throughout this process, Maribel Blasco has been particularly helpful as a colleague with knowledge and interest in the role, nature, and politics of tertiary education. We learned through this process that our Working Paper is at least four separate research journal pieces – in potential. Thus, we file this as a record of a work in progress and as a follow up to the previously filed Working Paper we now refer to as the "EU-ROPE 1" paper – our first venture into exploring the educational character and implications of the CBS SPRØK undergraduate educational model. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6939
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Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladesh is a women-centered initiative that helps communities in Bangladesh adapt to climate change by addressing extreme weather conditions such as cyclones and flooding, as well as the consequence of increased salinity conditions in agriculture in Bangladesh. The initiative, which is implemented by ActionAid Bangladesh, brings together groups of women who lead vulnerability assessments of climate risks and then identify action plans. These plans are later implemented by the same groups of women brought together by the initiative.
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- Improved cooking-stoves installed in 110 households, reducing carbon emissions by 40 per cent compared to traditional stoves;
- 10 dams built to preserve fresh water and prevent salinity;
- A roadside plantation of multipurpose fruit trees created, generating additional income for households.
The problem
The poorest and most powerless people in Bangladesh, women in particular, are the most vulnerable to climate change. Parts of the country are subject to flooding, drought, cyclones and the encroachment of salinity into freshwater sources. Women in Bangladesh are often marginalized and unaware of their rights or how to participate in their communities; this leaves them even more exposed to the effects of climate change.
The solution
ActionAid Bangladesh empowers women in Bangladesh to adapt to climate change at the community level. Groups of women lead vulnerability assessments of climate risks and then identify action plans. These actions plans are then implemented by the same groups of women brought together by ActionAid Bangladesh. This community-based approach empowers women to express their needs and increase their resilience to climate change.
As a result, improved cooking-stoves were installed in 110 households, 10 temporary dams were built to preserve fresh water for irrigation and reduce salinity in the land, and a raised cluster village was created for landless families in flood-prone areas.
Spillover effect
Scalability is a key element of this initiative, which channeled resources to the local government to enhance its capacity.
The initiative facilitates dialogue between communities and the local government to ensure that the good practices piloted by the women-led groups are scaled up.
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These groups can then share lessons learned and good practices, which can then be replicated and disseminated, increasing impact. Because this approach is flexible it can be adapted to the needs of local communities.
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Hi everyone!! Happy New Year's Eve!!! I thought I'd do a little skittlette mani today!!
I started with three coats of OPI Get Your Number on my index and pinky fingers, followed by two coats of SV.
On my middle finger, I started with two coats of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, a white creme. I then used it in a water marble with OPI Unfor-greta-bly Blue and Sally Hansen Wet Cement. I followed with one coat of SV.
For my ring finger, I again started with two coats of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, and used it in a water marble with Sally Hansen Wet Cement and Sinful Colors Be Happy. I followed with one coat of SV.
I really like how the different colors in the water marbles complimented each other, and had a bit of a muted look. This really made the sparkles in Get Your Number stand out that much more!!
I hope you all enjoyed and that everyone has a safe and fun New Year's Eve!! See you next year!
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Well I have decided to create a best XI of every World Cup. Some of my selections may be controversial and I have dared myself to put these in batting order. The batting order is determined by mainly stats of players in the particular World Cup and its not based on career stats. After I have posted my teams, Ill say which World Cup XI side (according to ODI career stats up to the particular World Cup) is the best.
1975 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
Glenn Turner (New Zealand)
Majid Khan (Pakistan)
Dennis Amiss (England)
Keith Fletcher (England)
Ross Edwards (Australia)
(C) Clive Lloyd (West Indies)
Chris Old (England)
(wk) Rodney Marsh (Australia)
Bernard Julien (West Indies)
Keith Boyce (West Indies)
John Snow (England)
12th Man: Tony Greig (England)
1979 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
Viv Richards (West Indies)
Gordon Greenidge (West Indies)
Glenn Turner (New Zealand)
Graham Gooch (England)
Andrew Hilditch (Australia)
(C) Clive Lloyd (West Indies)
Asif Iqbal (Pakistan)
Brian McKechnie (New Zealand)
(wk) Deryck Murray (West Indies)
Mike Hendrick (England)
Michael Holding (West Indies)
12th Man: Chris Old (England)
1983 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
David Gower (England)
Viv Richards (West Indies)
Graeme Fowler (England)
(C) Imran Khan (Pakistan)
Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan)
Allan Lamb (England)
Madan Lal (India)
Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)
Roger Binny (India)
Ashantha De Mel (Sri Lanka)
(wk) Jeff Dujon (West Indies)
12th Man: Malcolm Marshall (West Indies)
1987 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
Viv Richards (West Indies)
Geoff Marsh (Australia)
Graham Gooch (England)
David Boon (Australia)
Allan Lamb (England)
Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka)
(C) Imran Khan (Pakistan)
(wk) Greg Dyer (Australia)
Craig McDermott (Australia)
Patrick Patterson (West Indies)
Maninder Singh (India)
12th Man: Eddie Hemmings (England)
1992 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
Martin Crowe (New Zealand)
Peter Kirsten (South Africa)
(C) Javed Miandad (Pakistan)
Rameez Raja (Pakistan)
David Boon (Australia)
Brian Lara (West Indies)
Ian Botham (England)
(wk) Dave Richardson (South Africa)
Wasim Akram (Pakistan)
Chris Harris (New Zealand)
Mushtaq Ahmed (Pakistan)
12th Man: Manoj Prabhakar (India)
1996 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
Sachin Tendulkar (India)
(C) Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka)
Mark Waugh (Australia)
Saeed Anwar (Pakistan)
Gary Kirsten (South Africa)
Andrew Hudson (South Africa)
Paul Strang (Zimbabwe)
(wk) Ian Healy (Australia)
Anil Kumble (India)
Waqar Younis (Pakistan)
Damien Fleming (Australia)
12th Man: Roger Harper (West Indies)
1999 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
(C) Steve Waugh (Australia)
Rahul Dravid (India)
Sourav Ganguly (India)
Roger Twose (New Zealand)
Lance Klusener (South Africa)
(wk) Moin Khan (Pakistan)
Tom Moody (Australia)
Shane Warne (Australia)
Allan Donald (South Africa)
Glenn McGrath (Australia)
Geoff Allott (New Zealand)
12th Man: Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan)
2003 ICC World Cup Team (in batting order)
Sachin Tendulkar (India)
Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)
Sourav Ganguly (India)
(C) Ricky Ponting (Australia)
Damien Martyn (Australia)
Marvan Atapattu (Sri Lanka)
(wk) Adam Gilchrist (Australia)
Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)
Andy Bichel (Australia)
Brett Lee (Australia)
Glenn McGrath (Australia)
12th Man: Shane Bond (New Zealand)
IMO after looking at the sides, I feel the 2003 ICC World Cup XI is the best overall.
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Statement on support of legislation to increase the debt ceiling
Washington, DC – Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling until March, 2015.
"I congratulate Speaker Boehner for actually being the Speaker of the House today by allowing this essential piece of legislation to come to the floor even though the majority of House Republicans voted against it—showing just how dangerous the Republican majority is that they are willing to risk the full faith and credit of the United States in order to appease their Tea Party constituents.
"I joined the majority of House Democrats to support this legislation because Congress must state unequivocally that we will not negotiate away the full faith and credit of the United States, which would damage the American economy and hurt working Americans.
"I hope that Speaker Boehner will now allow the House to vote on other legislation that has broad bi-partisan support—including comprehensive immigration reform and legislation to raise the nation's minimum wage."


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Following a few weeks of teasing, Rockstar Games has finally
unveiled the trailer to the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V.
While some had predicted that the latest installment of the franchise may return to London (available in the expansion packs to the original title), most people guess correctly that it would be based among
the bright lights of a Hollywood style city, with the game set to take a rye look at the
Hollywood dream.
The trailer is narrated by an unnamed character who tells us
he's decided to move to the idyllic lifestyle of the city, buy a big house and relax, while his kids
live out the OC dream. But predictably things don't work that way – especially in GTA games.
Other than that everything else is speculation, though the
presence of a Vinewood sign in the trailer does suggest we'll be seeing parts
of GTA: San Andreas again in this new version.
Rockstar has not given any concrete release date for the new
version but with the trailer likely to whip up a lot of excitement, surely they
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A collaboration between the state Department of Education and the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy (CoP) should result in more students understanding engineering concepts and possibly choosing careers that will help build a better Hawaii.
The program will be funded through the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center on Structured Organic Particulate Systems (NSF-ERC-SOPS), with UH Hilo as an outreach partner.
As a first step, CoP Dean John Pezzuto greeted 26 principals and administrators from the Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea Complex at the College of Pharmacy classroom on UH Hilo campus for a leadership session Aug. 12.
Ken Morris, professor of pharmaceutical sciences, presented them with a plan for workshops to help their teachers by providing tools they need to inspire students to look into engineering careers. If successful, the plan is to offer the workshop to all Big Island school complexes.
"Engineering represents a huge opportunity to address many issues on the Big Island from energy generation to the observatories, to roads and bridges," Morris said.
"K-12 students could benefit from more exposure to these concepts so they can get excited about careers in these important developmental fields," he said. "Teachers who teach science, technology, engineering and math, also known as the STEM disciplines, are key to communicating that excitement."
Under the leadership of Complex Area Superintendent Valerie Takata, schools will be invited to nominate one or two STEM faculty members for a one-week STEM Training workshop to be offered on campus in December and January.
The course will combine classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory exercises that focus on understanding engineering concepts and methods.
"I am confident that our educators will want to take advantage of this exciting chance to learn about an area that has the potential to strengthen the Hilo community," Takata said. "Partnerships are key, and I'm so impressed with everything the UH Hilo College of Pharmacy has done in such a short time."
A key partner that is connecting CoP with local school administrators is the Hawaii "Journey through the Universe" project at the Gemini Observatory.
Janice Harvey, community outreach and education programs leader, is advising and linking the CoP-driven effort with her network after eight years of collaborative projects with the school system.
"We are very proud of the 'Journey through the Universe' project, which is one of only 10 in the nation and completely self sustaining," Harvey said. "That's what makes working with the UH Hilo College of Pharmacy exciting. We're all working to help Hilo recharge. We know our success is based on STEM education. It's all about the kids."
Morris, who is a highly published researcher in pharmaceutical materials science, process modeling and control, and dosage form design, will be the instructor.
Anthony Wright, chair of the Ph.D. program for CoP and a highly published scientist in marine pharmaceutical natural products, also will be involved.
In addition, Raj Dave, distinguished professor of engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), will be both an instructor and advisor for the College on the engineering-specific content of the workshop.
Professor Henrik Pedersen, the ERC-SOPS education and outreach director from Rutgers University, will be the ERC assessment lead and UH Hilo Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Outreach Dan Brown will be the coordinator for the project at UH Hilo.


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Officials in New Jersey are trying to make sure they have contained a diesel fuel spill caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Coast Guard spokesman Russ Tipppets says it appears that crews have contained the spill that occurred at the height of the storm on Monday night at the Motiva oil tank facility in Woodbridge.
He says that fuel leaked from two tanks ruptured by the storm. Each tank had 336,000 gallons of fuel at the time. Tippets said officials hope to determine Thursday just how much leaked.
He said the fuel has been contained close to the spill on Woodbridge and Smiths Creeks. He says no fuel has been found on the New York side of the nearby Arthur Kill or in the navigable channel.
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While we're waiting for Peter Jackson's big-budget return to Middle Earth, stop-motion filmmakers Brotherhood Workshop are giving us a Tolkien adaptation that may lack big stars but more than makes up for it in plastic minifigs. In this installment, Orcs lay siege to Helm's Deep, where Legolas has a little bit of trouble staying on task.
Brotherhood Workshop has been releasing a series of these LEGO Lord of the Rings parody videos, often with key characters doing silly things. In this one, Legolas offers to get Gimli a box so he can see over the keep walls, then spends the rest of the video looking for such a box, and losing track of the fact that he's supposed to be killing Orcs.
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Tropicana just celebrated her first birthday, what a year for her. This girl had a congenital malformation that resulted in a surgery. She is currently on a semi-liquid diet. Tropicana has had a long recovery but she is ready for a loving home. She is a bit fearful so we feel a home without small children would be best. She also would prefer a home with no cats. For more information on Tropicana or any of the animals at the Hilton Head Humane Association, please call 681-8686 or visit www.hhhumane.org
Bentley is a wonderful 2-year-old Shar-Pei Mix that has been burned all across the top of his back and he also was diagnosed with Tetanus. We took care of all his medical needs and he is now ready for adoption. He loves people and gets along great with all animals. He is very energetic and we prefer for him a home without small children. He is house and crate-trained, vaccinated, neutered, micro-chipped and heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue 843-540-6755 for more information.
Java is a 2-year-old pitbull. Hewas very emaciated when we took him into our care. Java gets along well with other medium and large dogs. He loves children and people. He is very energetic and needs lots of exercise. He would fit perfect in an active household. He is vaccinated, neutered, house and crate-trained, micro-chipped and heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue at 843-540-6755 for more information.
Diesel is a wonderful 3 or 4-year-old brindle Lab mix that was picked up as a stray and was in horrible condition. It appears he had some form of flammable liquid poured on him and then caught on fire. He is a big goofy guy that loves other dogs, people and children. He has a pray drive so he shouldn't be in a home with small dogs, cats or birds. We knew he had to be in terrible pain but he still gave everyone lots of kisses and wanted to play. He is vaccinated, neutered, house and crate-trained, micro-chipped, heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue at 843-540-6755 for more information.
Romeo is a 4-year-old Boxer mix. He was found as a stray and showed all signs of neglect but still was the friendliest dog ever. He is a little shy at first but loves people and older children. He gets along best with larger, female dogs. Because of his past experiences he needs a little more time to warm up to men. He is house and crate-trained, vaccinated, neutered, micro-chipped and heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue at 843-540-6755 for more information.
Duchie is a 10-month-old adorable, brindle Pitbull mix that has had a terrible start in life. Our sweet little girl had three breaks in her left rear leg and one break in her right rear leg. She is now recovering and in physical therapy. Duchie is a wonderful little dog that loves everyone. She will make a wonderful member of the family for anyone. She is house- and crate trained, vaccinated, neutered, micro chipped and heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue at 843-540-6755 for more information
Meet Petunia. Petunia is a French bulldog mix who was found as a stray. She is extremely friendly and loves to give kisses! Petunia is spayed, micro-chipped and up to date on vaccinations. She is heartworm positive. PAL will pay for her heartworm treatment. You can meet Petunia Monday through Saturday from 12-7 p.m. at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park. For more information, please call 843-645-1725 or go to the website at www.palmettoanimalleague.org.
Meet Niikaan. Niikaan and his brother Gish were abandoned by their owners. These sweet boys are twelve and thirteen years old, neutered, micro-chipped, up to date on vaccinations and declawed. You can meet Niikaan and Gish Monday through Saturday from 12-7 p.m. at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park. For more information, please call 843-645-1725 or visit the website at www.palmettoanimalleague.org.
Hank and Gleason are 6-year-old brothers who came to rescue because their owner is terminally ill are small standard doxies. They are devoted to each other and need to be placed together. They are well socialized, crate and house trained, and have room in their hearts for YOU! To adopt or volunteer with Dachshund Rescue of North America, contact email@example.com or call 912-398-1892.
Logan has been blind for two of his 11 years and is a handsome owner surrender from a military family who could no longer care for him. He learns his way around very quickly, uses the doggy door, plays with his ball, and is perhaps the best house trained dog that his foster mom has ever had. He is good with other dogs and people who are careful not to "blind-side" him. He would do well in a home with a mature dog for a companion or as an only dog. To adopt or volunteer with Dachshund Rescue of North America, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call 912-398-1892.
Spanky's original owner was a college student, and he had trouble managing his time so that I had some of it. His mom and dad were keeping me, but their other older male dog and I did not do well together. Guess he thought I was intruding in his space. So Grand Mom asked DRNA to help find me a home. It is pretty nice here and I am sure my foster mom will find the right forever home for me. I am only barely one-years-old, and I would love to have you as my best friend. To adopt or volunteer with Dachshund Rescue of North America, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call 912-398-1892.
A very nice family rescued Daisy from the pile of farm machinery I lived under that was near a busy road and a railroad track. They wanted to keep me, but had an 18 mo. old son who didn't really know how to play with me but I was good with him anyway and another baby coming in a week or so. I am a mini at 11 pounds, only about 1-years-old and have already had puppies. I wish I could really share my story with you. I have now been caught up on my shots, am heartworm free, and will go to the vet in the morning for the required spay. Then I will be good to go to my forever home. Could that be you? To adopt or volunteer with Dachshund Rescue of North America, contact email@example.com or call 912-398-1892.
Iris weighs less than 10 pounds and loves to smile. Though a bit shy at first, she is quick to bond with a caring human and loves her fellow canines. For more information, visit Brooke's Haven Animal Rescue website brookeshaven.org.
Lucas was one of 72 dogs seized from a hoarding situation in Savannah. Lucas was the youngest of the brood so he is quick to adapt to new situations and loves humans and canines alike. Lucas is approximately one year old. For more information, visit Brooke's Haven Animal Rescue website brookshaven.org.
Adelade is a playful 9-week old Lab mix female puppy. For details, contact Maranatha Farm 843-816-6676 or visit www.maranathafarm.org.
This beautiful Great Pyrenees is available for adoption at Jasper animal Rescue Mission in Ridgeland. Mattie has quickly won the hearts of the JARM staff with her lovable, playful ways. Unaware of her size, she romps and plays like a puppy. Mattie is being fostered by one of our volunteers. For more information on Mattie, please call Dee at 843-290-8603 or the shelter at 843-726-7799 and visit our website at www.JARMission.org.
Gummie Bear is a sweet and goofy boy. He is a 2-year-old Lab/Husky mix. We got Gummie Bear from another rescue and we are happy to help him find a new home. He would probably prefer to live in a house with no kitties. He would also do better with older children. For more information on Gummie Bear or any of the animals at the Hilton Head Humane Association, please call 681-8686 or visit www.hhhumane.org.
Charcoal's family moved away so she came to our shelter to find a new home. She has adjusted well because she is so easy going. Charcoal will fit well with almost any family. For more information on Charcoal or any of the animals at the Hilton Head Humane Association, please call 681-8686 or visit www.hhhumane.org.
Belle was the winner of the pet kissing contest from the Pets on Promenade Expo 2012, she is also ready for adoption. The 7-year-old was said by vets to never walk again but now she is able to walk and run just fine. She can run so fast now, that she cannot be adopted into a home with small dogs, cats or other small animals - she rediscovered her pray drive. She is a healthy; pain free, happy small girl that gives smiles and kisses all day long. She gets along well with other larger, balanced dogs. She loves people and children. She is vaccinated, spayed, house- and crate trained, micro chipped, heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue at 843-540-6755 for more information or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Adoption fee is $150.
Meet Smiley Miley. This wonderful girl is another face of dog fighting in America. She was kept in a basement to be one day killed in a fight and used for breeding to raise puppies. Look at her face and you can see the scars of years of fighting for her life. Her tongue is shredded in pieces and chunks of her face are missing. She is with us for over a year and had to undergo many surgeries and treatments to finally get her as healthy and beautiful as she is now. She now loves all kind of balls and toys but prefers not to share them. She collects all balls and surrounds herself with them. She never ever showed any aggression towards people or children and all she does is giving kisses all day long. She loves affection and is nothing but a sweet lapdog. She is house- and crate trained, vaccinated, spayed, micro chipped and heartworm negative. Call Noah's Arks Rescue at 843-540-6755 for more information or email email@example.com or visit noahsark.net. The adoption fee is $150. We adopt out of state and will help to work out transport possibilities.
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All Saints Episcopal Church will hold a service for blessing of animals
On Oct.3, at 5:45 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church on Hilton Head Island will sponsor a Service for the Blessing of Animals. The service, which is open to the public, is being held in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. A short Liturgy of the Word will be followed by the singing of a few hymns, followed by the blessing of animals. Treats will be provided for both people and pets. In addition, photos will be taken of pet owners with their pets. Those unable to being their pets to the church are encouraged to bring a photo of their pets to the service. All Saints is located at 3001 Meeting Street, just off of Main Street.
Participate in Chase Community Giving Contest
Noah's Arks Rescue was chosen among 196 nonprofit charities to participate in the 2012 Chase Community Giving Contest. Chase will give away $5,000,000 to the participants. How much Noah's Arks Rescue will receive is based on how many votes received during the competition. Voting started on Sept. 6 and ends on Sept. 19. You have to have a Facebook account to vote. It is not a long contest but the stakes are very high. Each person gets to cast two votes to two different charities. You can win one Bonus Vote if you refer someone to the site and they vote for your charity. You can then use that vote to vote for one of the charities you have already voted for or a new one. You can only participate in this competition one time. The rules say if the charity wins any grant money during the competition, the charity will be ineligible to compete again. This is Noah's Arks Rescue one and only time to win much needed funds for the abused animals we take in.
The Bluffton Sunset Party Series returns to The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Sept. 21 at 5 - 9 p.m. BlufftemberFest our end of the Summer Sunset Party will feature an Octoberfest & Craft Beer Garden, Food Court featuring: Fiddlehead Pizza, Grandma Battaglia Italian Sausage, 9 Promenade and The Bluffton Oyster Factory and live music with "Chris Jones"?from 5-7 p.m. then "Neil &?Bob" from 7-9:30 p.m. Other free fun activities for the kids and the K9s. Additionally Palmetto Animal League will have dogs available for adoption from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Beer, Music & Food Sunset Celebration on the May River will be available at the door for $5 with children 12 & under are free. A percentage of proceeds from the event will go to benefit Palmetto Animal League. Come by boat, bike or golf cart. Lawn Chairs and leashed pets are permitted. No outside food or drinks will be allowed. The Lowcountry Paver Bluffton Dog Days of Summer Sunset Party is presented by Subaru of Hilton Head and Camp Green Dog. The event is sponsored by The Drive 103.1, Bluffton Today and MosquitoNix of The Low Country. For more information, visit bearfootsports.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
Sigler's Rotisserie and Seafood is teaming up with Palmetto Animal League and hosting a Kool Katz and Dapper Dawgz Brunch with Bobby Ryder on Sept. 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Sigler's Rotisserie and Seafood is located at 12 Sheridan Park Circle in Bluffton. Chef Sigler is preparing a brunch extravaganza which includes a rotisserie sirloin carving station, a build your own omelet station, over 15 additional specialties and a complimentary mimosa, bloody mary, wine or beer. Bobby Ryder and his sax will be playing favorite tunes. Tickets are $55 and must be purchased in advance at Sigler's, the PAL Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park, the PAL Thrift Store in Sheridan Park, by calling 843 368-5358 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hyperlite signs Scott Stewart
Hyperlite Wakeboards is excited to announce the signing of free ride phenom Scott Stewart. The 25 year old hails from Springville, California, but now lives full time in Auburndale, Florida, pursuing his number one passion, Wakeboarding. In 2010, Stewart won theBuyWake.com Global Rider Search with a free ride video that turned heads around the globe revealing his west coast style and intense amplitude. By winning this unique online contest itgave Scott the confidence to turn a dream into a reality as a professional wakeboarder.
"I'm stoked we had the opportunity to sign Scott. He brings a fresh unique style to the Hyperlite Team and I regard his riding as a clever mix of Randall and Lyman – that's no joke." – said Hyperlite Team Manager, Greg Nelson.
Hyperlite brought Stewart into the family in late 2011, and the first order of business was dialing up the ideal board and bindings to take his all out style to the next level. With his snowboard background Scott was anxious to get right into the System Binding, and it was a perfect fit. Immediately after his first session Stewart exclaimed, "That was the easiest binding to get used to for me, I finally felt what I thought I was supposed to feel while riding, total control."
"I knew instantly Scott Stewart was a gem that was unearthed in our Global Rider Search contest. Raw controlled aggression with a flare to be different is how I describe Scott's riding style. Hyperlite and Stewart are a great link up. It takes the right type of company to support this much needed redirection of wakeboarding and Hyperlite is clearly committed. Scott Stewart is what's next…Scott Stewart is what's now!" – expounds BuyWake.com's President and Founder Chuck Morrow.
Hyperlite is firmly supporting the free riding culture and Scott Stewart. This focus will allowScott to attain his goals of riding progression while advancing the technical aspects of wakeboarding. By removing the usual pro tour rider constraints of event style training we will put Stewart in the enviable position to ride for that one never been done before trick. Capturing that moment on video or in photography is the goal and Hyperlite looks forward to bringing the Scott Stewart story to the masses.
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Friday, October 3, 2008
We know why the Cubs are about to be swept
You can't argue with that logic.
24 comments:
- eyebleaf said...
The ultimate Reed Johnson has been on the bench for both games.
Where is good old commenter Cubsfan now?
- October 3, 2008 at 12:17 PM
- SP said...
Joe Inglett > Reed Johnson
- October 3, 2008 at 12:28 PM
- Torgen said...
sp: of course, because Second base > Left field.
- October 3, 2008 at 1:14 PM
At least we're at the fucking dance.
You douches are wackin' off to your '93 WS videos, living in the past.
It ain't over yet...
- October 3, 2008 at 1:30 PM
at least there was the technology to make videos the last time WE won the world series
- October 3, 2008 at 2:09 PM
- October 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Enjoy it...just like the Maple Laughs, you'll never win another.
- October 3, 2008 at 2:51 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
Yeah, in 85 years time when our team has reached a full century of futility, we suppose that we'll look like fools carping about the shortcomings of the Cubs.
But until then...it's fun time.
- October 3, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
And just for the record: we HATE the Leafs.
- October 3, 2008 at 2:56 PM
- The Ack said...
oh, cubs fan, unbunch your panties.
- October 3, 2008 at 3:01 PM
tao and ack are losers reed is not even in the same category as manny. thats a flawed arguement and get a fucking life you apologists
- October 3, 2008 at 3:05 PM
- The Ack said...
I've seen fucking dipshit comments, and then there's that ^^.
- October 3, 2008 at 3:17 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
Yeah, it's a flawed argument.
A HILARIOUSLY flawed argument.
And for the irony-impaired anonymous commenters out there: you should probably assume that we are in on the jokes in our own blog posts.
- October 3, 2008 at 3:18 PM
- eyebleaf said...
hahahhahahahah. Oh, CubsFan. At least we can live in the past. You guys can't even do that, because anyone who watched the Cubs win the World Series...is dead now.
and this has nothing to do with the Maple Leafs. and i've never heard the "Maple Laughs" joke before. 10 points for originality.
and Joey Inglett rules.
- October 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
- dave said...
What's the point of going to the dance if you're not even going to make an effort to dance?
- October 3, 2008 at 4:52 PM
- The Ack said...
well, to be fair, I'd sure like to see firsthand if the Blue Jays still have any moves of their own....
- October 3, 2008 at 5:05 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
Fuck it.
They can go to the dance, we'll stay outside, smoke cigarettes, drink crème de menthe pilfered from someone's parents' liquor cabinet, and feel up that girl in our Physical Geography class with the teased hair and the dubious morals.
- October 3, 2008 at 6:04 PM
- Torgen said...
I thought the official derogatory name was the Toronto Make-Believes.
- October 3, 2008 at 6:49 PM
This is a funny argument. I was just going to post up on DJF that in 80-whatever years the Blue Jays will be the Cubs. But today I was just too lazy/didn't have enough time to count out the number exact years. Thanks to this discussion, I won't have to do all that work to show how pessimistic/clever I am
- October 3, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Hey, I don't know if we have to put down the Cubs. They're already the only MLB team on wikipedia that you have to be a registered user to add to the page
- October 3, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Tao, only the "losers" are outside the dance with the ugly chick from PG class. We're sneaking out for a dart and a splash of the whisky flask every half an hour, but we're still inside dancing. We've fallen down a few times - but we're still cuttin' a rug - at least until tonight...
- October 4, 2008 at 9:18 AM
- Darren Priest said...
I was kinda hoping for the Cubs to make it to the World Series. Now they'll have to launch a comeback of 2004 Red Soxian proportions, but there would be a kind of poetic symmetry to that.
I wonder how Bartman feels about all this, wherever he is. Actually, now that I think about it, Cubs fans are assholes who deserve their luck!
- October 4, 2008 at 1:14 PM
haha zambrano sucks
- October 4, 2008 at 4:08 PM
- dave said...
I read an article at the beginning of this year how someone offered Bartman ten grand to sign the ball he knocked away from Alou and he flat out refused.
Dude must be still all kinds of choked. He needs to take a page out of Ralph Branca's book and turn something horrible into $$$
- October 4, 2008 at 6:20 PM


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Drones taking off as real estate marketing tool
In Fairfield County: FAA might have other ideas
If a home is for sale in your neighborhood, don't be surprised to hear some buzzing overhead. It might be a remotely controlled, camera-equipped miniature aircraft sent aloft to photograph the sale property.
Videos and photographs set marketing of the property apart from the competition, said Mark Pires, a real estate agent with the New Canaan office of Coldwell Banker who uses his miniature helicopter, or unmanned aerial vehicle, to capture aspects of a property that cannot be seen from the ground.
"I can change the trajectory of the camera to shoot at all angles. I've got a few properties where I'm shooting on daily basis. The film quality is amazing," said Pires, who spent months training himself to use the aircraft. "The ceiling limit is 400 feet, according to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)."
But the FAA might have other concerns.
FAA spokesman Les Dorr said Tuesday that agency regulations prohibit commercial operations of unmanned aircraft.
"If it's a commercial operation, we want you to stop," Dorr said, adding that because of the proliferation of inexpensive remotely controlled aircraft (commonly called UAVs) it is difficult for the agency to control their use. "We don't have the resources to go out and look for people doing this commercially."
If the commercial operators are located, the FAA orders them to stop using the devices.
"Normally they agree to stop. We only pursue a civil penalty if they were operating in a careless and reckless manner that would endanger people or aircraft," Dorr said.
The FAA is writing regulations involving commercial operations and the issuance of permits, he said.
But Pires argues he isn't violating FAA regulations because he doesn't charge his clients for the aerial photography.
"They aren't paying for it. It's just part of my marketing service. I don't see an issue," he said. "It's gratis. It's just added value for my clients. There is no additional charge for my aerial, no commercial application."
Halstead Property, which has offices in Fairfield County, uses an insured, contracted vendor to provide aerial photography services for high-end properties in Connecticut, New Jersey, the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley for about four years.
"We've used it on properties as low as $1 million, as well as a $30 million home on the water in Darien," said Halstead spokeswoman Robyn Kammerer. "The buyers think it's great, and the sellers think it's a lot of fun. We've been a firm believer in it. We've sold houses with it. It works."
Like Pires, Kammerer said Halstead believes it is working within FAA regulations because it does not charge clients for the service, and the UAV avoids heavily populated areas, normally flying no higher than 50 feet.
"We incur the cost, and we do it on personal property," she said, adding local police occasionally have stopped to investigate and departed satisfied that nothing was wrong.
Whether or not FAA regulations prohibit real estate agencies use of UAVs, their arrival on the scene is another signal the marketing of houses continues to go through rapid technological advances.
While home buyers still scan newspapers' real estate sections to gain a sense of the housing market and the availability of properties, they now can use their computer to take virtual tours of a home.
"Today, Realtors think outside the box. It's not like when I started -- with the Sunday paper," said Mary Ann Hebert, president of the Connecticut Association of Realtors. "Our goal is to expose a property to people any way possible. They want to take a good inside tour before they pick up the phone."
For sale signs now include QR codes that people can scan with their smartphones or tablets, bringing them to a website that describes the property, she said.
The technology supersedes the "talking house" that featured recorded messages about a property that could be heard on a car radio.
Ariana Benesova, an agent with Keller Williams in Stamford, was a pioneer user of the "talking house" more than five years ago.
A nine-year real estate professional, she said it led to her getting listings.
"I tried it because it differentiated me from other agents," Benesova said, adding the popularity faded with the rapid evolution of technology. "I tried it for a few years, but now everyone can go to their smart phone to learn about a house."
Now Benesova, working with her husband, Jerry Wagreich, also is incorporating aerial photography into her marketing plan for the homes she represents.
"This is cutting edge. We're trying to stay ahead of the curve with technology," Wagreich said.
Pires said he has seen a steady increase in clientele since he started using the UAV more than three months ago.
"It's really cool. My properties area getting new interest as a result of the aerial photography," said Pires, 35, and a New Canaan native. "I don't charge my clients for this service. It's part of the marketing."
The aerial high-definition photos of the properties can be seen on individual websites he has developed.
Aerial photos of Jim Martin's property at 25 Dudley Road in Fairfield can be found at www.25Dudley.com.
"His aerial photography is state of the art. He brings a whole new dimension," said Martin, who is selling his 3,000-square-foot 1764 farm house and adjoining 1,200-square-foot cottage (a converted riding stable) on a half-acre lot for $939,000. "It (aerial photography) shows the house in relationship with the neighborhood. It shows the house in a totally different light. It was key to capture the expansiveness of the house."
This year, Pires was recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society award, presented to the top 14 percent of about 82,200 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system.
"Selling houses in today's economy is challenging. I have purchased my own aerial equipment to continue to differentiate my listings from the rest of the market," said Pires, who has worked for New Canaan office of Coldwell Banker for two years.
The use of remotely controlled aircraft by real estate agents in North Fairfield County is rare.
"It's a pretty novel approach to marketing property," said Richard Eimicke, association executive at the Northern Fairfield County Association of Realtors. "I never heard of it being used here before. I would give a good perspective of the property."
Dave Wilk, sales manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in New Canaan and Darien, said he was impressed by Pires' initiative.
"Mark continues to impress me with his passion, energy and innovative approach to marketing," said Wilk, who has spent 29 years in the business. "I think this will be a big differentiator."
Other agents rely on a third party to provide their aerial photography for a substantial cost per flight, he said.
"Mark's clients will have a defined advantage over those that need to hire a company to provide the same results," Wilk said.
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Northwestern Wins Division II Women's Basketball National Championship
March 17, 2010
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - (Final Bracket) Northwestern (Iowa) won its third State Farm-NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship, defeating Shawnee State (Ohio) 85-66 at the 19th annual event Tuesday in the Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena. The Red Raiders close out their season with a record of 31-5, while Shawnee State's season record closes out at 29-7.
"We are very fortunate at Northwestern," head coach Earl Woudstra said. "We have great academics and a great program to attract quality women and student-athletes. I feel blessed to represent Northwestern and these ladies truly represent the core values of the NAIA's Champions of Character program. When you have great individuals like that on your team, it makes coaching easy."
The title is the third for the veteran coach in four national championship game appearances since 2000, winning it all in 2001 and 2008. In those nine years, Woudstra's teams have combined for a 29-6 record.
"Some of these girls were on the roster in 2008 and had a chance to play," Woudstra said. "We have a great alumni tradition that gets passed down through our team and those alumni are always encouraging our players through emails, text messages and phone calls. We have a great basketball tradition between both our men's and women's teams at Northwestern and I am very happy to be a part of it."
Woudstra was named the 2010 Phyllis Holmes Coach of the Year following the game for the third time in his career. He also earned the distinction in 2001 and 2008.
Northwestern finished the championship by breaking the record for the most points scored with 457 and tied the most field goals made with 163 (330 attempts). The Red Raiders averaged 91.4 points through five games, knocking down 49.4 percent of their shots, including a 47.1 percentage from behind the 3-point line.
Randa Hulstein broke the all-time rebounding record in the semifinals and added 10 more boards to it on Tuesday, putting the record at 157. She averaged 9.8 rebounds over 16 career games at the national championship in her four-year career.
Kami Kuhlmann hit a pair of free throws to open the game and give Northwestern the early lead. Shawnee State kept the gap under 10 until the 11:29 mark in the first half and worked to get it back under 10 with seven minutes to go in the opening half. The Red Raiders hit four jumpers and a pair of 3-point shots to push their lead to 19 heading into the break. Hurley led all-scorers at halftime with 18 points, hitting 7-of-14 field goal attempts, including three triples.
Shawnee State struggled to find its stride, converting only nine shots on 32 tries and was a mere 4-of-15 from long range. The Bears also had seven first-half turnovers.
Northwestern's offense did not let up to start the second half, pushing the lead to as many as 34 midway through the stanza. The lead was narrowed to 21 by Jill Cropper's two converted free throws, but Shawnee State could not get any closer as time ticked away.
For the second night in a row, all five Red Raider starters were double-figure scorers. Hurley finished the game with 23 points on 9-of-21 from the field and 3-of-6 from behind the arc, and also dished out seven assists. Her play earned her Most Valuable Player honors. Hulstein had a 14 point, 10 rebound showing in her final game in a Northwestern jersey. Val Kleinjan had 14 points, Kendra DeJong registered a dozen and Kami Kuhlmann contributed 11.
Northwestern shot 43.5 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from the 3-point line. Play down low was all Red Raiders, out-rebounding the Bears 50-41 and out-scoring Shawnee State 30-16 in the paint.
Three Bears finished with double figures, led by senior Mallory Albers' 16 points. She also pulled down a team-best eight rebounds. Cropper had 14 points and Alison Meyer, who was also playing in her final game, added 10 points.
All-Tournament Team
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Elaine Hessel, Indiana Wesleyan
Randa Hulstein, Northwestern (Iowa)
Mallory Albers, Shawnee State (Ohio)
Liz Grider, Briar Cliff (Iowa)
Becca Hurley, Northwestern (Iowa)
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Jennifer Jorgensen, Grand View (Iowa)
Michelle Stelloh, Cardinal Stritch (Wis.)
Morgan Brown, Briar Cliff (Iowa)
Alison Meyer, Shawnee State (Ohio)
Kendra DeJong, Northwestern (Iowa)
Phyllis Holmes Coach of the Year
Earl Woudstra, Northwestern (Iowa)
Most Valuable Player
Becca Hurley, Northwestern (Iowa)
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Mallory Albers, Shawnee State (Ohio)
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