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The first official music video from Dallas, Texas-based death peddlers DEVOURMENT is out today. The sinister and tumultuous visual depiction of the closing track to DEVOURMENT's fifth studio full-length Conceived In Sewage, "Parasitic Eruption" was filmed with Malone Pictures, and sees its premiere today via extreme metal port Metal Injection or below.
Commendations on Conceived In Sewage continue to pour in from fans and media alike, many referring to the album's mosh-murder rampage as the strongest and skilled DEVOURMENT material to date. Stream all nine trampling tracks on that bastard now via Terrorizer.
Catch up on all of the latest news on DEVOURMENT and check out the new merch designs and ordering options for Conceived In Sewage at the band's page at Relapse HERE.
DEVOURMENT will take the album's deathcrush to the road this Spring; pending live actions include a brutal bash March 15th in Brooklyn alongside Internal Bleeding and Malignancy followed by The Philly Infest alongside Brutal Truth, Phobia, Master, Malignancy, Embalmer and Cannabis Corpse the next day, and the Las Vegas Deathfest with Defeated Sanity, Regurgitation, Infernal Dominion, Embalmer and tons more on June 15th. Stay tuned for further live invasions to be confirmed.
DEVOURMENT Live Carnage:
3/15/2013 The Place Bar and Lounge - Brooklyn, NY w/ Internal Bleeding, Malignancy, more
3/16/2013 Gunners Run - Philadelphia, PA @ The Philly Infest w/ Brutal Truth, Phobia, Master, Malignancy, Embalmer, Cannabis Corpse, more
6/15/2013 The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV @ Las Vegas Deathfest w/ Defeated Sanity, Regurgitation, Infernal Dominion, Embalmer
"...death metal of the highest order... 5/5 - Album of the Month" - Terrorizer
"...an album you want to listen to if you're in the mood for brutality. 5/5" - Headbang or GTFO
"This album feels bigger, better, fatter, heavier, more balanced, more thoughtful and just really NEW! 5/5" - Guttural Death
"This is by far one of the heaviest records I've ever heard. 5/5" - Stereokiller
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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Union leader Corgey appointed to port board
Union leader Dean Corgey, appointed to the Port of Houston Authority Commission Wednesday, pledged to represent the interests of both workers and the city of Houston.
Corgey, vice president of the Seafarers International Union's Gulf Coast Region, for years had been identified as a candidate for the seven-member commission. He was unanimously appointed by the Houston City Council to replace port commissioner Janiece Longoria, who was named the board chairman last week.
"I understand that I serve at the pleasure of the mayor and council to represent the city of Houston and the port in an efficient and ethical manner," Corgey told the council afterward.
"I also intend to be a voice for labor and working families and I'm pleased to work in the best interest of the city, port and workers with diligence and integrity."
Numerous council members lauded the lifelong Houston resident's decades of experience working in the maritime industry, first-hand knowledge of workers' issues and experience with security matters. Corgey, who became union vice president in 1990, began his career with the Seafarers in 1973, according to a union biography, and has a Coast Guard license.
AFL-CIO official
Among other positions, Corgey is a vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO, secretary-treasurer of the West Gulf Ports Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and a member of the Harris County AFL-CIO executive board. He also has served on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Area Maritime Security Committee for the Port of Houston/Galveston.
He said Wednesday that he has "worked the Houston waterfront for 40 years."
"I think that an awareness of all aspects of what the port does, including the workers' sacrifices, is very important, and I'm really honored to be able to vote on this today," said councilwoman Melissa Noriega.
Councilman C.O. Bradford, who nominated Corgey, said he has the qualities necessary to "assist in leading the port of Houston as a world-class maritime center."
Mayor Annise Parker, who tried to appoint Corgey to the board two years ago but was defeated when the council voted 9-6 to appoint Longoria, said "it's important to have labor represented at the Port Commission, and the right voice for labor there."
"I think he's going to do an outstanding job," Parker said, describing Corgey was "eminently qualified."
Corgey was one of the earliest union officials to back Parker's first mayoral campaign in 2009. That council vote two years ago remains one of Parker's highest-profile defeats in three years as mayor.
The vote was preceded by an emotional and public fight that pitted union officials against local Hispanic political leaders who supported Longoria.
'Great value'
Corgey thanked Longoria, who attended Wednesday's meeting, for being there and said he looks forward to working with the commission to "improve efficiency, accountability and transparency" and to "maintain local control, secure funding for much needed capital improvements, develop new business and cargo, create jobs, promote diversity and make educational opportunities available to meet future challenges and growth."
Longoria said in a statement that Corgey's "background as a merchant mariner and his community leadership will be of great value to the Port Commission."
"I look forward to working with him on the commission to benefit the port of Houston," Longoria said.
Corgey had high praise for local labor — and labor relations.
"We have the best sailors, the best tug operators, the best pilots, the best longshoremen, the best shore side support personnel, with an unmatched record of efficiency, safety and production," Corgey said. "We also have the best labor relations here and a well-deserved reputation for negotiating in good faith, resolving conflicts and keeping our word. That's why people want to do business here."


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AA Cars works closely with thousands of UK used car dealers to bring you one of the largest selections of Mercedes E Class cars on the market. You can also browse Mercedes dealers to find a second hand car close to you today. All used Mercedes E Class on the AA Cars website come with free 12 months breakdown cover.
With its origins dating back to 1947, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has stood the test of time. Spanning nine generations and now available as a Saloon, Estate, Cabriolet or Coupé, the E-Class embodies design, comfort and safety. Distinctively Mercedes, the E-Class has introduced innovations such as the Passenger Safety Cell and Crumple Zones, both designed to protect occupants in the event of an accident.
The first Mercedes to wear the E Class badge was launched in 1986, yet the mid-range executive car the title now categorises has been produced since the fifties. With that long to perfect it, it's no wonder that the E Class is one of the leading cars in its class.Refined, mature and comfortable, the E Class is a leader in understated confidence. Very little is redundant or superfluous, instead it includes just what a driver needs, and concentrates on doing it the best it can. Testament to its popularity, it has been produced in various forms and generations for over sixty years, and is now one of the definitive cars in the Mercedes fleet.
The modern day E Class has its roots way back in the 1950s, when the W120 Ponton was launched by Mercedes. Their only mid-sized car in production at the time, it was Mercedes' first car created with the intent of being both practically sized as well as luxurious.
What the modern E Class does, and what Mercedes have always excelled at, is present quality, well-built machines that last. Their design hasn't changed radically over the years (although the recently unveiled new generation claims to have undergone a radical redesign), but has done enough to keep it modern while maintaining the sophisticated Mercedes style. Inside the cabin this is also the case, favouring a no expense spared approach to equipment and finishing, while also managing to make it incredibly spacious. As a result there are few cars in its class that can match its comfort and practicality.
While it leads in the quality stakes, it does fall slightly behind its rivals in terms of its performance and handling, which suggest reliability and refinement rather than excitement. The top seller of the last generation was the 250 CDI, which boasted 201bhp and a 0-62mph time of just under eight seconds - an average figure for the mid-size exec class, but an impressive time nonetheless.
A facelifted model released in 2013 improves on these figures slightly, increasing power in the 2.0 litre turbo petrol from 201 to 208bhp, and torque up from 228lb to 258lb. It's a minor increase, but crucially it is not at the expense of anything. Rather, it improves on emissions by reducing them from 154g/km to 138g/km, and improves fuel efficiency by adding an extra five miles per gallon onto the pre-facelift model's 42.8mpg, to return 47.9mpg. Alternatively there is a hybrid model which, while not coming cheap, does improve fuel consumption to return a little under 70mpg.
Aerodynamic and quiet, the ride is calm, while body roll is subdued without being nonexistent. Along with good handling and forgiving suspension the emphasis is on offering a smooth ride rather than an out and out exciting one. It is again an area where the E Class' refinement gives it its edge over its rivals.
Coming from a brand with a reputation built on quality, it's no surprise that the E Class' strongest elements are its comfort and its solidity. But this is not to suggest that it is not fun to drive. Good engines and a refined ride make it both a sensible car and a lively one - just not market leading in this respect. Mercedes are built to last, so you can be sure to get more than your money's worth, even as the years and miles clock up.
The Mercedes E Class is one of longest running cars in the Mercedes fleet, and is one of the leading contenders in its class.
With over sixty years of the E Class, there are a number of different models from which to choose, from the very early, limited spec models, to the newest generation which comes with a choice of just two trim levels. Here are the key features of the most recent E Class models.
17" alloy wheels, direct control suspension, speed-sensitive steering, start/stop function, DPF on all diesel engines, heated windscreen, LED rear tail lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Parktronic with Active Park Assist, rain-sensing wipers, automatic two-zone climate control, service indicator ASSYST Plus, Active Bonnet, Adaptive Braking System, ABS with BAS, cruise control with speed limiter, ESP with acceleration skid control, ISOFIX anchorage points, Bluetooth hands-free system, DAB radio with USB connectivity.
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Shane Kim is ready to call the console war. Just as soon as someone sells another 90 million consoles, that is. In a recent interview with Wired's Game|Life, the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Game Studios says that it's too early to declare a winner, despite colleague Don Mattrick chirping up recently to point out console sales precedents that say otherwise.
We're thankful that Mr. Kim has moved the goal posts, as we had resolved ourselves to the fact that the whole conflict between multi-billion dollar corporations was already over. Thankfully, we have something to look forward to. Shane's lithe dodging of Game|Life's questions about motion sensing controllers for the Xbox 360 and future Rare titles are equally rewarding. Don't miss it.
Microsoft's Shane Kim: First to 100 Million Wins [Game|Life]


text: I just saw on findlaw.com a DL school.It is University of London - The International Center for Legal Studies. They have a school or offices in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have a connection with an ABA approved law school in Delaware (Widener, I believe) to earn your LLM and then start to practice law. I don't know much about this. I just looking into this myself.Hope this helps.


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Umaro necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 27 diseños de 13 diseñadores freelance.
I need someone to make a very nice Design for my new Advertising network. You do not need to create a logo, but if it makes the design better feel free.
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FIRST thing i would like to stress, do not do the bare minimum, I'm pretty much giving everyone total control over the colors, layout and so on. So just make a nice design that you think would represent my company well. Just combine traditional ad-networks and Video Game style.
I'm starting an advertising network that represents Video Game websites. Main page will have a few lines about the company, a few lines for publishers and a few lines for advertisers.
The site will have - Home page - Advertisers - Publishers - About - Contact.
I will get the home page out of the way then I will need a rough look for the content pages.
In order to receive the money I will send you the text that will go on the site and you must put it in, so basically I know what my finished site will look like.
Ive run many contests here, sold sites, domains and have had a very good history so you do not need to be worried about that side of things.
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Download The Cold War Study Guide
The Cold War
(Critical Survey of Contemporary Fiction)
Martin Walker is a journalist who writes like a wise historian, combining a first-hand feel for what it was like to live through the Cold War period with a shrewd, scholarly overview of its causes and consequences.
Walker appreciates the dangers of the American/Soviet rivalry. He acknowledges its devastating impact on Europe as the "last and greatest of Europe's civil wars." Yet he also calls the Cold War a "in the end, a resilient and predictable system for the preservation of human civilization." Unlike some recent commentators, he does not dismiss the Cold War as some kind of colossal mistake that one side or the other should have been prudent enough to avoid. The Soviet Union's collapse, he argues, seems inevitable only in retrospect, and the West's fears of Soviet tyranny and expansion were not unfounded.
Walker maintains a fine balance between considering the geopolitical concerns of the Soviet Union and the United States and the personalities of leaders such as Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Harry S. Truman. His account of Yalta, especially of Roosevelt's effort to reach an accommodation with the Soviets, is enthralling. He writes equally engaging chapters on the West's development of a "containment" policy to counteract the spread of Soviet-style regimes, the rise of new leaders in the 1950's, the launching of Sputnik, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the age of detente, the advent of Mikhail Gorbachev, and the Soviet Empire's disintegration.
Throughout his study, Walker never loses sight of the fact that although the Soviet Union and the West represented opposing ideologies, they employed similar political and military tactics and exercised power in accordance with the dynamic of modern, competitive nation states.


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Carol Dawn Bailey Beck passed away at her home on Monday, September 2, 2013.
Carol was born on November 24, 1931, in Monticello, UT, to Kenneth R. Bailey and Reta Page Bailey.
She attended the local public schools and graduated from Monticello High School in 1949.
She married George Behunin. As a young married woman and mother of a small daughter, Pamela, she contracted polio, which left her permanently paralyzed.
After months of therapy and effort, she was able to return to her family and to care for them from a wheelchair. Further effort made it possible for her to walk with the aid of leg braces and crutches. Although paralyzed, she gave birth to another daughter, Patrice.
After a few years, she was divorced from her husband; which left her with the full care and a large part of the financial support of her two girls.
Although severely handicapped, she attended LDS Business College and graduated from Cosmetology College in order to improve her marketable skills.
For many years she worked a demanding full-time job, then came home to put in several hours as a beautician in order to supplement her income and provide for her girls.
Carol moved to Kaysville, UT, where she met Garth Newman Beck. They were married in the Bountiful Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 12, 1994. They spent ten enjoyable years together before Garth died on January 31, 2004.
Carol was a member of the LDS Church, where she held many callings, which gave her great joy.
Carol loved her family dearly. Surviving are her girls Pamela (Mark) Nielson and Patrice Behunin, and step children Marsha (Michael) Black, Brenda (Bruce) Baker, Marlowe Beck, Shanna Brown, Jill (Jeff) Evans, David Beck, and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by a brother Larry (Geraldene) Bailey, brother-in-law Lynn Adams, and sister-in-law Jolene Bailey.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenneth Bailey, and sister Reta Adams.
Funeral services were held on September 7, 2013 in Kaysville. Interment in the Kaysville City Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com


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District Judge working to keep promise to make South Side a safer community
October 3, 2006
South Side District Magisterial Judge Gene Ricciardi addressed the most recent meeting of the South Side Chamber of Commerce on September 21 at the Morning Glory Inn on Sarah Street.
Since becoming a district judge this year, Mr. Ricciardi has taken a tough stance against those who create problems in the South Side business district. He has developed a reputation for handing out punishment that not only consists of fines, but also community service.
He noted that one of the young people who was punished in his court, got the word out through an email 'blast' warning everybody they knew that the South Side is not the place to cause trouble.
Mr. Ricciardi said about 40 young people that have gone through his court are scheduled to do community service in Oakland where they will sweep littered streets. This is scheduled to take place some time during the second week of October.
"It's much better to get them out there pushing brooms because it leaves a more lasting impression on them than just paying a fine," Mr. Ricciardi said.
He noted that many people who pay a fine for graffiti, public drunkenness, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, public urination and vandalism, act like the money is not that big a deal.
"A lot of them have the money to pay the fine so it doesn't always sink in with them. Community service gives them more a sense of ownership and sense of responsibility," said Mr. Ricciardi, noting that having to pick up trash in public can be an embarrassment for those ordered to do it, thus having a more punishing impact.
Mr. Ricciardi noted that the city police used to be "hesitant" to arrest people causing trouble on the streets outside of bars and other businesses because of the extra time it took to go through the whole process of bringing in the offenders. This would take the police away from patrolling the business district at night.
But since a new state court ruling this year, the police now have the power to cite trouble-makers on the spot without having to leave their patrolled area. The offenders must now appear in court.
When he campaigned for the job as district judge, Mr. Ricciardi pledged to do his best to protect the "overall integrity" of the neighborhood. Thus far, he believes he has taken a "no-nonsense" approach and has not been lenient on the trouble-makers.
He said another effective use of his court has been requiring any cited students to bring their parents with them to appear before his court.
"I've had parents [of Pitt and Duquesne students] come from as far away as Ohio, Florida and Philadelphia with their son or daughter into my chambers and these parents are very embarrassed to be there," Mr. Ricciardi said.
The district judge gave as an example a mother from a local upper-class neighborhood who was very upset that her son had to appear in his court.
"She was so mortified to be there with him that she said she felt like hitting him," Mr. Ricciardi said. "I told her that if she felt that way about it, I would waive the fine if she gave him a whack right there in my court. So she hit him on the back of his head. She gave him a pretty good whack. He learned more from his mother about the consequences of his wrongful actions than he would have learned by just paying a fine."
Mr. Ricciardi said he was true to his word as he waived the $400 fine for the suburban mother of a Pitt student while she enforced her own form of tough love on her son. An appearance before Mr. Ricciardi that results in a guilty verdict can result in as much as a $1,400 expense in fines and court costs.
He said that he has had similar results with other young people and their parents who have supported his tough stance against the offenders.
Mr. Ricciardi was brought up by strict parents who came from Italy. With a strict upbringing as his foundation, he believes the way he conducts his court is the best way to send the message that nuisance crimes in public will not be tolerated in any business district of South Side and Oakland where he has jurisdiction.
The judge said he is interested in working with the South Side Chamber in getting offenders of nuisance crimes to perform community service on Carson Street and adjoining streets in conjunction with the city's 'Redd-Up' campaign.
"This can be a win, win situation for everybody," said Bruce Kraus, the chamber president. "It works best when we can all work toward a common goal of making South Side a safe, clean environment for living there and for doing business."


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Version 8.37 (March 2017)
- Support for Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
- Enhancements to prevent longer system startup on Advanced Format (AF) 4k sector hard drives (up to 2X faster boot time).
Version 8.30 (November 2015)
- Support for Windows 10
Version 8.10 (September 2014)
- Support for Windows 8.1
- ThawSpace
Create a virtual drive hosted on a local Frozen or Thawed drive where data can be saved permanently without being deleted by Deep Freeze during a reboot.
- Thaw Newly Discovered Hard Drive
Option to retain changes made on newly discovered hard disk.
- Thaw External Hard Drives
Option to retain changes on external USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) hard disk.
- Support for Brazilian Portuguese
- Deep Freeze Standard Cloud Connector
Evaluate and purchase a web-based, add-on subscription service designed for Deep Freeze Standard customers. Current customers will see a new Cloud Connector tab within Deep Freeze Standard once a registered license key is entered. Click this tab to connect your computer todeepfreeze.com.
Deep Freeze Standard Cloud Connector helps you centrally manage your Deep Freeze Standard computers from any location using a web browser. You can also apply various services such as Software Updater, WINSelect, Anti-Executable, Anti-Virus, and Power Save. As a Deep Freeze Standard customer, you are eligible to try Deep Freeze Standard Cloud Connector for free for 30 days.
Don't have your credentials? Click the "Email me my credentials" option during installation or within Deep Freeze Standard after installation.
Version 7.71 (October 2013)
Deep Freeze notification messages are now displayed on all active user sessions on Remote Desktop Server (Windows Terminal Server) and Windows Multipoint Server. This feature is not supported on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Multipoint Server 2012.
Version 7.60 (December 2012)
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Deep Freeze can be installed on Windows To Go to boot and run from mass storage devices such as USB flash drives and external hard disk drives.
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Deep Freeze is compatible with "Used Disk Space Only" encryption in BitLocker on Windows 8. Learn more.
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- Protect Master Boot Record (MBR)
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- Support for Hard Drives larger than 2 TB
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- Improvements in Deep Freeze WMI Classes.
- License expiry notification displayed in the system tray.
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- Windows 95/98/Me support dropped.
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- Installable on Vista for experimentation and testing. However, installation on Vista is not supported by Faronics. For the latest compatibility information, go to our Deep Freeze Vista information page at: https://www.faronics.com/dfvista
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Corporate Collateral
This story appears in the July 2000 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
Finding money to grow your company is as critical to the success of your business as securing customers. But it's probably 10 times more difficult.
The stumbling block is figuring out where to get it. Banks? Venture capitalists? Selling stock? Or something else? Business pundits agree-debt is not the best way to grow a business. Unfortunately, many businesses won't achieve growth that attracts venture capitalists, and angel investors may not provide enough. So who's left?
How about a Fortune 1000 company? Many corporations invest time and money developing partnerships with other businesses that can add value to their own. According to Venture Economics, a Newark, New Jersey, private equity research firm, there are 117 active corporate venture programs (including actual funds) in the United States. These corporate investors range from highly focused technology investors, like CMGI and Safeguard, to actual funds like Mustang Ventures, the venture-capital group of Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc.
Wayne, Pennsylvania-based Safeguard, for one, is looking for "companies in e-communications or e-business," explains Steve Andriole, senior vice president and chief technology officer. "Then we ask general questions about market size and trajectory."
For the more than $1 billion Siemens Mustang Ventures fund, the goal is threefold, says Vernon J. Stevenson, vice president of Santa Clara, California-based Siemens Information and Communication Networks. "We want to find innovative technology through hot start-ups. Second, and similar to any venture capitalist or firm, is achieving a nice return; and the last goal is to be a mechanism for internal business units-for ideas from employees that can spin off into start-ups."
How do you locate corporate investors? According to Stevenson, try a company's Web site. Look for offices of business development, corporate or strategic planning, or strategic or corporate alliances. Also, try the "contact us" section of the site or simply call them directly.
Another good strategy: Meet with corporate investors at conferences that bring investors and entrepreneurs together. The IC2 Corporate Investment & Strategic Alliance Conference is a good start. It's slated for October 31 in Dallas. For details, visit www.ic2.org/CISA.
Always remember that demonstrating how you add value to the bottom line will lead to success.
On the Inside
There's a lot to be said for simply picking up the phone, calling a corporation and persuading them to invest in you. And that's exactly what Doron Aspitz, co-founder and CEO of Blue Pumpkin Software in Sunnyvale, California, did to get backing from Siemens Mustang Ventures. "I called them out of the blue and kept dialing until somebody listened," says Aspitz, 42.
Blue Pumpkin's software helps companies schedule their customer-service employees, whether they're helping by phone, e-mail or online. Aspitz targeted Siemens because of the corporation's routing engine.
According to Aspitz, talks of investment which helped Blue Pumpkin fund marketing, product development and more, evolved naturally-and came from both Blue Pumpkin and Siemens. But having someone at Siemens who believed in the product helped, too. Says Aspitz, "You usually [need] a champion on the other side who believes in your vision. We did, and he helped jumpstart the talks." It also helped that internally, Siemens was committed to supporting smaller firms that could strategically enhance its businesses.
Aspitz knows firsthand that success in securing corporate funding requires not only commitment to the idea of having a corporate investor, but also patience, persistence, passion and the ability to prove you can add value to their business.


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New Construction Report Card, Part II
A version of this article appears in the March/April 2003 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
March 01, 2003
Complex building designs make even the best-laid plans for home performance hard to fulfill.
Building a house that is energy efficient, healthy, and comfortable is quite challenging (otherwise, Home Energy wouldn't exist). House designs and building technologies are growing in complexity, increasing the difficulty of successfully integrating all the components into a workable system. A California Energy Commission (CEC)-sponsored project completed in 2002 involved detailed diagnostic testing of building envelopes and HVAC system performance to assess how key building components are being integrated in 60 new California production homes. Results of the testing from the Residential Construction Quality Assessment (RCQA) project are valuable in quantifying the performance of these homes. They also provide information on various testing procedures and the assumptions used in the California building standards. Diagnostic techniques and visual inspections were used to assess duct leakage,HVAC system air flow, quality of insulation installation, envelope airtightness, and other building features that affect energy use and comfort. A first set of 30 homes tested was selected to assess California leading-edge practitioners who are installing, testing, and verifying tight-duct distribution systems. The results of these tests, which were held from September 1999 to January 2000,were presented in ...
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Two major supermarkets have cut their fuel prices.
First Asda announced it was knocking 2p a litre off its petrol and diesel from tomorrow (January 1).
Then Morrisons said it, too, was reducing its petrol and diesel by 2p a litre, with the cuts also taking effect from tomorrow.
The Asda reductions will mean its customers will pay no more than 107.7p a litre for petrol, with diesel at 114.7p a litre.
With world oil prices plunging, this is Asda's 13th cut since the end of September, taking at total of 19p a litre off petrol and 15p a litre off diesel.
For Morrisons, it is the sixth cut since December 1.
A spokesman for the AA said: "The UK average price for petrol is currently around 113p per litre and these welcome decisions on making further price cuts will eventually filter down in some form to other retailers.
"So the UK average price will fall further as we enter 2015. However, just how far it falls is anyone's bet. Current indications are that the magical £1-per-litre average price across the UK is still looking unlikely in the short term."


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Design considerations
The actual internal clearance can limit the possible axial displacement. Misalignment reduces the possible axial displacement. Therefore, the actual axial displacement should be verified.
1. Determine the required axial displacement
Thermal expansion of the shaft can be estimated using
sreq = α L ΔT
- Where additional effects need to be considered, advanced simulation or tests may be required.
2. Determine the maximum misalignment
- Estimate the misalignment β of the housing seats based on specified tolerances.
- Where additional effects need to be considered, advanced simulation or tests may be required.
3. Check the permissible axial displacement
Check the permissible axial displacement in both directions, depending on the bearing used:
- open bearing with a cage (fig. 1)
- full complement bearing with a retaining ring (fig. 2)
- sealed bearing (fig. 3)
sreq < s1 - β k1 B
sreq < s2 - β k1 B
Where sreq is too large, consider Offset mounting.
4. Check the internal clearance
Determine the clearance reduction caused by axial displacement.
- Determine the amount of clearance reduction from other effects and evaluate the residual clearance (→ Selecting initial internal clearance).
|bearing width [mm]
|reduction of radial clearance as a result of an axial displacement from a centred position [mm]
|misalignment factor (→ product table)
|shaft length between the bearings [mm]
|axial displacement limit in bearings with a cage (fig. 1) or in full complement bearings (fig. 2) when displacing away from the retaining ring [mm] (→ product table)
|axial displacement limit in sealed (fig. 3) and full complement bearings (fig. 2) when displacing toward the seal or retaining ring respectively [mm] (→ product table)
|required axial displacement from a centred position [mm]
|thermal coefficient of expansion [°C–1]
= 12 x 10–6 for steel
|misalignment [°]
|temperature difference [°C]
Calculation exampleApplication (fig. 4):
Bearing C 3040
- d = 200 mm
- D = 310 mm
- B = 82 mm
- Normal clearance: min. 170 μm
- s1 = 15,2 mm
- k1 = 0,123
- k2 = 0,095
Shaft length L = 3 000 mm
- Temperature range for the shaft: 20 to 90 °C (70 to 195 °F)
- Max. misalignment: 0,46°
Verification of axial displacement:
Required axial displacement
sreq = α L ΔT
sreq = 12 x 10-6 x 3 000 x (90 - 20) = 2,5 mm
Max. misalignment
Input provided: 0,46°
Checking the permissible axial displacement
sreq < s1 - β k1 B
2,5 < 15,2 - 0,46 x 0,123 x 82 ≈ 10,5
→ okay
Checking the internal clearance
Min. internal clearance when the bearing is displaced:
170 - 7 = 163 μm
Determine the clearance reduction caused by other effects (e.g. interference fit, temperature difference between inner and outer rings) and evaluate the residual clearance (→ Selecting initial internal clearance)
To enable axial displacement of the shaft relative to the housing, free space must be provided on both sides of the bearing as indicated in fig. 5. The value for the width of this free space is based on:
- the value Ca (→ product table)
- the expected axial displacement of the bearing rings from the central position during operation
- the displacement of the rings caused by misalignment
Calculating the free space required on both sides of the bearing
Careq = Ca + 0,5 (s + β k1 B)
|bearing width [mm]
|minimum width of space required on both sides of the bearing [mm] (→ product table)
|width of space required on both sides of the bearing [mm]
|misalignment factor (→ product table)
|relative axial displacement of rings, e.g. thermal shaft expansion [mm]
|misaligment [°]
Where considerable thermal changes in shaft length are a possibility, the inner ring can be mounted offset, relative to the outer ring, up to the axial displacement limit s1 or s2 (fig. 6) in the direction opposite to the expected axial displacement (fig. 7). The extended permissible axial displacement is used, for example, in the self-aligning bearing arrangements of drying cylinders in paper machines.
CARB bearings with a tapered bore can be mounted with:
an adapter sleeve on plain or stepped shafts (fig. 8 or fig. 9):
- Adapter sleeves are supplied complete with a locking device.
- Use appropriate SKF adapter sleeve assemblies to prevent the locking device from interfering with the cage (→ product table).
- a withdrawal sleeve on stepped shafts (fig. 10)
Check axial displacement carefully, as it could be that s1 (→ product table) cannot be fully realized.
For additional information about sleeves, refer to Bearing accessories.
SKF standard bearing housings are available for most CARB bearings in the C 30, C 31, C 22 and C 23 series.
The two common arrangements when using standard housings are:
- CARB bearings with a tapered bore on an adapter sleeve and a plain shaft
- CARB bearings with a cylindrical bore on a stepped shaft
The comprehensive assortment of SKF bearing housings is provided in the following tables:


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2014 Hoosier Racing Tire Bulletin
- 23 March 2014
To: All F1600, F2000, Formula Atlantic Championship Series Participants
From: Hoosier Racing Tire
Click here for 2014 Tire Pricing
Hoosier Racing Tire is extremely proud and privileged to be the official race tire supplier for these three exciting championships. We all have high expectations for the upcoming season, and beyond. We recognize that our customers also have high expectations as they relate to "premium" race tire performance and "premium" trackside service which we fully intend to provide.
Please take time to review the attached sheet that defines our pricing, policies, and procedures for the upcoming 2014 season. Some of these procedures may be different than you are used to.
But, we assure you that your compliance will benefit everyone with an effective, efficient experience with your trackside tire service needs. Most of you that have been involved with the F1600 and F2000 Championship Series previously, know how the "tire declaration" system works. If not, please consult with a series technical representative for an explanation of the process. Regarding the new Formula Atlantic Championship Series, The 8 tires allowed for the weekend's qualifying and race sessions will be required to be purchased from the official Hoosier Service group at the event. There will be a "tire marking" procedure that assures compliance. This procedure will be detailed by a series bulletin in the near future.
Again, Hoosier Racing Tire appreciates the opportunity to serve you as we all look forward to an incredible season experience for all involved!
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This holiday season, wrap yourself in Pendleton luxury with our beautiful Siskiyou Muffler.
Woven in four exclusive jacquards, these scarves interpret our heritage with contemporary style. We thought you might enjoy knowing the stories behind the patterns; Siskiyou, Harding, Soft Grey Stripe and Ram's Horn.
The Siskiyou Mountains range across southern Oregon and northern California.Siskiyou means 'bobtail' in the language of the region's Native Americans. Legend has it that as a party of rider crossed the mountains, a bobtail horse went lame and had to be abandoned high in the peaks. The range was known by that name ever after. The Native American horse and footpaths eventually grew into a trade route for early trappers and merchants. Thomas Kay, founder of the Pendleton weaving legacy, sent many goods south on the Siskiyou Trail. This pattern's geometric points echo the peaks and ravines of the Siskiyou Mountains.
The Harding jacquard, one of Pendleton's earliest designs, is named for First Lady Florence Harding. This distinctive pattern was commissioned by chiefs of the Cayuse and Umatilla tribes in 1923, when President and First Lady Harding visited the Pacific Northwest to dedicate part of the old Oregon Trail. Pendleton's weavers modified a Chief Joseph pattern for a fringed shawl for Mrs. Harding. The blanket has been in our line ever since. For our muffler, we've taken a tonal approach in shades of tan and cream.
Soft Grey Stripe
Navajo rugs and blankets are beautiful works of art, with early examples bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Chinle Navajo weaving is named for the town where weaver Mary Cabot Wheelwright developed this unique style. Her goal was to revive traditional weaving methods and the use of vegetal dyes. Our Soft Grey Stripe weaves distinctive geometrics in subtle hues of charcoal, graphite and sand, translating the Navajo Chinle tradition into a distinctly modern jacquard pattern.
Ram's Horn
Never turn your back on a ram. A stylized ram's head with curling horns pays tribute to the mighty ram in this pattern from the Pendleton archives. We talk a lot about lambs when we talk about wool, but there would be no lambs without rams, would there? This jacquard pattern has dynamic loops and curls with a navy and green coloration that hearkens back to Black Watch Tartan.
The Pendleton blend of history, tradition and fashion is present is each of these beautiful mufflers. Best of all, they're made in the USA. Available at http://www.pendleton-usa.com.


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"King Cake" for Mardi Gras!
Don't adjust the color balance on your monitor, this "cake" really is purple, green and gold. King Cake, named for the three kings who came to bring gifts to Jesus, is traditionally served during Mardi Gras in New Orleans and throughout the South. Not only is it decorated with the colors of the festival, but it also has a hidden trinket in the dough. I've used an almond, but in New Orleans bakers often use a ceramic or plastic doll to represent the baby Jesus. The person who gets the slice with the trinket is responsible for making the King Cake the following year.
There are many versions of this sweet bread, depending on the traditions of different families. Our version is made with Brioche dough which has nutmeg, lemon zest and citron added into it. The dough can be Braided and/or formed into a Couronne (crown shape) as I have done here. Some bakers even use a cream cheese and praline filling, but we went with a more traditional filling.
King Cake:
1 1/2 – pounds Brioche Dough (page 189 ABin5) or (Whole Wheat Brioche page 275 or *Gluten-Free Brioche page 252, both in HBin5)
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup finely chopped citron (optional)
1 almond, bean or Plastic King Cake Babies for trinket
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Purple, green and gold Food Coloring
Purple, green and gold Colored Sugars
To make the King Cake:
Preheat oven to 350° and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the brioche dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cover the dough with the nutmeg, lemon zest and citron.
* For G-F bakers: you will want to roll the dough out between sugar covered silpat and plastic wrap, so it will not stick to the surface.
Roll the dough up around the fillings and fold the dough over itself.
*For G-F bakers: you will want to roll the ingredients into the dough and then immediately for the dough into a circle (see pictures below), this dough will not allow you to knead the ingredients in.
Knead (Yes, I used the dreaded word) the dough for about 1 minute to mix the fillings into the dough.
Form a log with the dough
and stretch it out into a long rope.
Join the two ends and let the dough rest on a cookie sheet, covered with parchment, for 1 hour (1 1/2 hours for whole wheat brioche). Push the trinket under the dough. Brush the top with egg wash and bake for about 35-40 minutes.
Cool the bread completely before decorating.
Make the glaze:
Mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice and heavy cream until smooth. Separate the glaze into 3 small bowls and add the different colors until you achieve the color you want.
Use a Parchment Paper Pastry Bag to decorate the cake.
Sprinkle the colored sugar over the glaze before it has a chance to set.


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ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt has unfortunately been YouTube kindling twice this week, but has handled both incidents remarkably well. He explains last night's open mic screw-up in an email to Deadspin.
Van Pelt realized the slip-up early on and independently contacted the Deadspin I-Team to clarify why he was heard mumbling "Fuck, I gotta go" on last night's 11 p.m. SportsCenter. It turns out he's been battling a sinus infection the last couple weeks. Last night, the post-nasal drip won.:
I thought I was gonna pass out.
Sick as a dog...couldn't breath through my nose....reading copy...reading copy....reading bumps.......hit break
I say what I think is off air.....but it's NOT.
And Boom goes the dynamite.
For what it is worth.
Although it is not condoning the use of "fuck" on-air, according to Twinkie the intern, ESPN doesn't have any plans to punish SVP in any capacity at this time.


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Denver's Landon Smith, captain of trail-blazing 2010 Colorado Thunderbirds, is BCHL scoring champion for Salmon Arm
Former University of Denver recruit Landon Smith, who is heading to Quinnipiac this fall after being caught up in the coaching change at DU, has won the Brett Hull Award as British Columbia Hockey League regular-season scoring champion. In 58 games, Smith amassed 83 points (43 goals) for the Salmon Arm SilverBacks.
I haven't seen an official announcement from the league, but the Brett Hull Award goes to the BCHL's points leader, and Smith's 83 points were matched by Victoria's Myles Fitzgerald, a fellow 20-year-old who has committed to Bemidji State. Fitzgerald produced 27 goals and 56 assists.
Other Brett Hull Award winners include former DU standouts Tyler Bozak (2007) and Beau Bennett (2010), who are currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. Brett Hull racked up a league-record 188 points in 1984.
Smith, who attended Arapahoe High in Centennial and admittedly is a family friend, was captain of the 2010 Colorado Thunderbirds' U16 team that won the state's first Tier I, triple-A national championship. He previously played for Cedar Rapids and Chicago of the United States Hockey League, under the guidance of DU and the former staff led by George Gwozdecky, who was fired April 1.


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CPA EXAMINATION/MAY 1964 Congratulations to the 103 staff members listed below who successfully completed the May 1964 CPA Examination. This group is one of the largest from the Firm to succeed in a May examination. Over 14,000 people took the examination throughout the nation, and H&S staff members sitting for one or more parts accounted for 424 of these. • Special recognition goes to Edward C. Datemasch and Robert G. Degling, both of whom received Honorable Mention in the competition for the Elijah Watt Sells Award of the American Institute of CPAs. Both men are graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Ed, in 1959 (after which he served three years in the Navy), and Bob in 1962-and both are in our Pittsburgh Office. ATLANTA Robert T. Atwood Charles L. Bagby Alan D. Chunka James M. Strawn BALTIMORE Raymond J. Castaldi BIRMINGHAM Adrian G. Palmore BOSTON William F. Maye Gerald F. Barrett Earl M. Kenney Pietro U. Alessandri BUFFALO Carl R. Peterson, Jr. Carl H. Trebb CHARLOTTE Richard C. Ranson Samuel W. McNairy CHICAGO Wallace R. Ansburg Richard W Bare Kenneth W. Potenberg CINCINNATI Vernon H. Frazee Donald A. Kathman Thomas H. Kiessling CINCINNATI (cont'd) Ronald H. Saemann CLEVELAND James L. Kirtland COLUMBUS Thomas J. Mulligan DALLAS Tommy E. Leka Thomas B. Losey, III David L. Smart Judson J. Whitehead, III DAYTON Dale E. Gilliam David C. Mahle DENVER Wray R. Freiboth Andrew Martinez, Jr. DETROIT William R. Boyle Donald P. Kipp, Jr. Larry R. Lang FORT LAUDERDALE Victor L. Marchese Joseph P. Spina HONOLULU Gerald Y. Ushijima HOUSTON Robert B. Egan INDIANAPOLIS Russell T. Hale KANSAS CITY RichardS. Yant LOS ANGELES Gary L. Anderson Richard F. Boultinghouse Charles L. Cross Gary A. Dix Oral S. Johnson Karen S. Langdon Veryle D. Lund Dianne J. McGowen Lenton R. Merryman William T. Middendorf Stephen F. Page Charles M. Riemann William L. Schweitzer Carol L. Steinkamp Paul D. Stevens Bill M. Thomas Gilbert M. Whissen MIAMI John N. Cuspilich Michael J. Moloney Robert W. Pike David M. Welsh MILWAUKEE Ronald A. Drought MINNEAPOLIS Roy T. Rueb NEWARK Thomas J. Sullivan Donald G. Wittmer NEW ORLEANS Larry C. Rabun Vincent A. Messina, Jr. James W Sutton NEW YORK Michael R. Appel Donald M. Billings Alexander Briggin Ronald L. Coster W Vincent Einsmann Richard J. Engel Albert J. Gatto William B. Hopkins Thomas A. McGrath, Jr. Gerald J. McManus Daniel E. McVeigh George R. Reis Richard P. Verne OMAHA Thomas J. Pleiss Charles H. Wiese ORLANDO Joseph M. Berchey PHILADELPHIA James V Brennen Frank J. Curran, Jr. Duane E. Hamme PITTSBURGH Richard F. Albosta Edward C. Datemasch Robert G. Degling Richard M. Gabrys PORTLAND Jack L. Ferguson Mark R. Hancock Gary E. Powell ROCHESTER William G. Van Note, Jr. SAINT LOUIS Donald D. Decker Gary M. Roodman SAN DIEGO Thomas G. Breza Charles W Pettersen SAN FRANCISCO Donald W. Clark Ronald P. Foltz TULSA Ralph A. Wille, Jr. WILKES-BARRE Thomas Matkosky BREADTH OF PRACTICE We are inclined to think there may be some among the professional staff who have never added up the number of different industries listed in our Industry Classification List (which is quite similar to the government's classifications that are used in tax returns and for other censuses). There are 221 in all. This came to mind (as we were doing our addition) when we noted that of those 221 classifications we have clients in all but six—quite interesting when you think how precise some of the classifications are: manufacturers of screens, shades and blinds; non-ferrous foundries; photography shops; liquor stores; cereal manufacturers. In most of the classifications we are well-represented; in a number we serve the acknowledged leaders. Of course, any firm will tend toward a concentration of clients in some industries— not because of firm policy so much as because of the interests and competence of particular partners and principals and the recognition that they bring. For instance, we have long found substantial parts of our practice in the public utilities and stock brokerage industries. But mostly our clients are scattered all through the list in a surprisingly even distribution. We bring this up to demonstrate, mostly for our newer people, that there is every opportunity with H&S to get experience in almost every conceivable industry. 15


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Most people have out-of-date ideas about travel agents, that we get free airline tickets and hotel stays, that we travel constantly, that we are showered with travel perks. Unfortunately, the reality is that most hotels and airlines treat travel agents just like they treat everyone else and travel agent not being the highest paid job, I know I'm lucky if I can afford to fly to Minnesota once a year to visit my family. However, I was fortunate enough to be hosted on a rare travel agent familiarization trip to South Beach and let me tell you, after the pampering I received there, it is clear that this is the way I am meant to live my life. We were hosted in the lap of luxury by the Canyon Ranch Miami Beach and also the W South Beach, with transportation generously provided by American Airlines.
Canyon Ranch began its life as the Carillon Hotel, which sat shuttered for over 10 years until it was re-stored to what it is today, an elegant retreat with touches of nature everywhere you look - like the art piece running the length of the ceiling in the lobby, composed of smooth tree limbs and thin slices of different colored geodes.
I have to admit I could easily live in the suite I was given, the kitchen is far nicer than the one I have in my own home, with top-of-the-line appliances and a gorgeous tiled backsplash the color of the sea I could view from the living room.
The bathroom may have been my favorite part with it's pearly inlaid mosaic floor, huge shower, and my favorite part, the deepest soaking tub I have ever seen. I am usually not a bath person, but that tub called to me, especially after I had taken a few of the incredible exercise classes offered there. There is nothing that will get your muscles working like Buff Ballet Booty. It also helps that they have a 70,000 square foot spa with experts who can massage your cares away. I spent many an hour going from the thermal loungers to the HydroSpa to the experiential rain showers, I even popped into the Igloo a time or two.
I will admit that I was concerned about the spa food. I had visions of rabbit food and wheatgrass shots, but instead I was served incredibly flavorful, beautifully presented food. They even had a full bar! One of the most unusual things I tried were the artichoke "fries" - strips of artichoke bottoms, covered in breadcrumbs and baked until they are a crispy satisfying treat, with ketchup to dip them in. Breakfasts were especially good, with some of the best pancakes I've ever had, and really interesting add-ins if you wanted to create your own omelet.
Unfortunately our stay at the Canyon Ranch had to come to an end, but fortunately, we were just headed down the road to the lovely W South Beach, where every room has a balcony and a spectacular sea view. I loved being greeted by these guys when we first drove up to the hotel.
Even though my room wasn't ready when I arrived, I was so impressed by the helpfulness of the front desk staff who quickly corralled my luggage and took my cellphone number to call me as soon as my room was ready. It was worth the wait, I had the most incredible view.
I was lucky enough to enjoy several meals at Solea, although I did not get to try the famed Mr. Chow. After my days of virtuous spa cuisine, I felt justified at diving into a plate of fried potatoes with Romesco sauce.
I was careful to save room for one of their incredibly elegant desserts - the chocolate mousse.
After all that luxury, returning back to my regular life was not the easiest thing I've ever done, but it's like what they say about love and loss, it's better to have experienced luxury for even such a short time, than to never experience it at all. I would highly recommend both of these properties and hope that I will be able to make it back there myself sometime soon.
Friday, August 12, 2011
South Beach Way of Life
Posted by Emily R. at 6:22 PM
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Wow, what a treat. I love South Beach. It's so fun.ReplyDelete
Wow, those pancakes look AWESOME! Is this the same Canyon Ranch that is a health spa in Arizona and Massachusetts? Either way, it looks fantastic!ReplyDelete
Emmon - Yep! Same group, it was amazing!ReplyDelete
This is a great experience when you stay. It is the whole package where you savor the south beach lifestyle.ReplyDelete
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5 Athletic Books For Your Fitness Freak
With all the time you spend in the gym, there is a chance of muscles you forget – your mind!
Yes, your mind grows stronger as you challenge it, just like your muscles. Reading books, especially fiction, is an easy way to strengthen nerve connectivity in the brain.
Whether you're a fictional lover or prefer nonfiction, opening a book to flex your brain muscles is always a good idea.
If you're looking for some reading ideas, check out our list of athletic books!
Born to Run, Chris McDougall
If you are a runner or looking for inspiration to walk, you need to read this book.
McDougall, the foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, has always been a diligent runner. When he began to experience knee pain during the run, he wanted to learn more about the various running tools such as compression socks and special shoes to help ease the pain.
What he found was a super runner tribe, Tarahumara, in the Mexican mountains that ran with used tire treads tied to their feet. McDougall's research took him around the world to discover why and how humans were built to run. This is a book that you can not guarantee.
The Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown
If you are more historically inclined, this is for you. The Boys in the Boat tells of the men's crew team at the University of Washington who later compete in the Berlin Olympics on the brink of World War II.
The book tells the stories of the gold-winning crew from the background of shipyards and logging. You will see the weighty theme of teamwork and diligence covered throughout this book.
Blind side, Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has a fantastic talent for storytelling. The Blind Side tells the real shop Michael Oher, an African American boy who was taken under the wing of a family who loves football and is rich.
Michael starts playing soccer and realizes that he is the perfect package of speed, size, and agility to be an offensive attack. His job – protect the back side of the quarter back.
This one lists our athletic books for his diligent messages even in the face of adversity and gives them everything for you every day.
Growing up, Brendan Brazier
This book is for all the vegetarian athletes out there. Brendan Brazier, a lifelong triathlon, writing evolved to explain how clean eating is the right food for athletes.
His passion for a plant-based diet not only led him to write a book on this topic, but also to establish Vega Sports Performance Products. He is on a mission to prove that eating clean can trigger all sorts of athletic activity, including building muscle mass.
The Roadblock is the Way, Ryan Holiday
Roadblocks are the Way is a good book to read if your perception of your limitations hampers you in your practice.
This book refers to the Greek idea of stoicism. What you are learning is to focus on the things you can control and release all other things beyond your control.
Though it does not fit our athletic books, this is a great reminder that your thoughts may prevent you from making the next breakthrough in your sport.
FTW Athletic Books!
Whether you think of yourself as an athlete or not, anyone can find inspiration in this athletic book.
Of course, there are many more books you can find to inspire your physical or mental athletic game.
So, get to read and discover all the new inspirations to throw into your gym clothes. You will be amazed at how much motivation you have today so you have flexed your brain muscles!


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Startup Manager Renews Shine on Android's Boot
Dec 20, 2013 5:00 AM PT
Startup Manager (Full Version) is an Android app available for US$2.99 in the Google Play store.
For some inexplicable reason, probably related to egocentric human nature, software developers can't seem to resist designing their programs as if they were default services: always on and ready.
If you're familiar with maintaining a PC and like tinkering with programs, you'll know that you need to periodically disable or get rid of accumulating, seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time programs that automatically run processes. These automatically loading tools hog resources, clog up RAM and CPU and slow overall operating system startup.
Android is a little bit more forgiving of developer ego than Windows because the nature of the Android beast is that memory is freed much more easily by the OS as needed. Windows RAM, by contrast, needs purging -- sometimes even a machine shutdown.
Android will often launch un-needed apps on startup, however -- depending on how the app is written or configured -- and at a very minimum, that slows down the phone's system boot. The more apps collected over the years, the slower an older phone will kick in.
I can attest to this, and if you know the feeling too, an app I came across recently may be for both of us.
Free or Paid
Imoblife's Startup Manager (Full Version) promises to help disable startup items from the system boot. Items aren't permanently removed from the startup routine, so you can experiment and restore if necessary.
The idea is that you scroll through the list of apps that your phone will be launching on startup and remove the ones you believe are unnecessary. Or, you can block all apps from launching on startup. Secondary benefits associated with not launching so many apps on startup, by the way, is that overall battery life is improved because fewer apps are running.
There's also a free version of this app. I bought the paid app, but couldn't see any discernible difference between the paid and free apps.
Testing It Out
I tested the app on a newish Samsung Galaxy Young and a two-and-a-half-year-old Motorola Photon 4G. By disabling all startup user apps -- apps installed by me -- I was able to obtain a system boot time of 1 minute, 11 seconds on the Y, which was a 6-second speedup over boot without Startup Manager. Good result.
I obtained similarly powerful testing results on the aging Photon 4G, which -- although it has had a recent clean and uncorrupted Gingerbread OS install -- still takes forever to boot: a culpably slow 2 minutes, 10 seconds, in fact. I say "culpably" because Motorola has locked the bootloader on that device, so you can't upgrade the OS to experiment with other, possibly faster, ROMs. Boo to Motorola.
Anyway, on disabling all startup user apps, boot came in at 2 minutes, 2 seconds -- a noticeable 8-second gain.
The Conclusion
In the real world, you're likely not to want to disable all startup apps -- you need some, such as an automatically downloading podcast client, for example.
In a further test I disabled just an Internet radio client and a music streaming app -- things I certainly don't need on boot -- and tried again. I obtained only a 2-second gain.
Unfortunately, the nature of later versions of Android is that processes will re-start anyway, and Google services like Gmail and Google Play services sure did bounce right back. However, the gains were indisputable.
It's worth noting that you can also further disable a bunch of system apps, so there's plenty of opportunity for boot-speed improvements. System apps are those apps that Google, your phone manufacturer and wireless carrier have seen fit to include in the ROM -- and that tend to be bulky and quite useless, like social network aggregating apps and the like. Playing around with those system app loads will likely improve results further.


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Jobson, Gary - 2011 Hall of Fame
Gary Alan Jobson
"What you learn is more important than how you finish."
July 17, 1950 -
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey
From a stellar college sailing career followed by an America's Cup win in 1977, Gary Jobson has gone on to become the voice of sailing in the United States, President of US Sailing, and the pre-eminent global ambassador for the sport.
He started in his father's cat boat on Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, and later sailed E-Scows and Lasers. Jobson had a knack, and he applied himself, keeping notebooks from the outset on race conditions and tactics that worked. At age 16, he was voted Barnegat Bay's Outstanding Junior Sailor. At New York Maritime College, during a slump, Jobson took the words of his coach, Graham Hall, to heart: "You're forgetting to have fun out there." He went on to be a three-time All-American and two-time College Sailor of the Year.
The fun factor served Jobson well in 1977, when the irascible Ted Turner signed him on Courageous as tactician. Jobson's calming influence in the cockpit was as important as his good calls in the course of winning America's Cup XXIV. In 1978, he started Jobson Sailing, to promote the sport of sailing at all levels.
Jobson's stint at ESPN in 1987 as the on-air analyst for Dennis Conner's come-back, America's Cup win in Perth, won him a Cable Ace Award, and launched his career in broadcasting. Jobson has produced 17 books on sailing, countless DVDs, and, most recently, his autobiography. In the last 35 years, the ubiquitous Jobson has given over 2400 lectures on the sport.
Jobson is National Chairman of the Leukemia Cup Regattas, events that he conceived. To date the regattas have raised $40 million. He continues to race his Etchells whenever he can find the time.
- Roger Vaughan
Links of Interest:
Collection of Gary Jobson's video on World News
Gary Jobson on the Evolution of the America's Cup - National Geographic Adventure
Gary Jobson profile on jobsonsailing.com


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Dan Bar-On, Professor of Psychology BGU:
Middle East Times
Commentary: Palestinians, Israelis should avow Holocaust, Nakba
By Dan Bar-On & Saliba Sarsar
Middle East Times
Published April 27, 2007
While we are presently preoccupied with fighting extremism and terrorism, we should remember that history is a powerful resource for our images, beliefs, and actions. The more focused we are on learning its lessons, the more prepared we may be to meet its challenges.
Past and current tensions have lasting negative effects that breed
enmity and hatred. Reconciliation is a process that can salve
history's poisonous aftereffects by translating the painful memory of the past to the service of understanding, individual and social
justice, and true peace.
The Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem and the ruins of Deir
Yassin may be in geographical proximity, but a world apart in the
psyche of Jews and Palestinians. While the first commemorates the
systematic mass extermination of European Jews under Nazi occupation prior to and during World War II, the second marks the village where
Palestinians were massacred at the hands of Jewish extremists in April 1948, and symbolizes Palestinian dispossession and their struggle for self-determination.
While there are fundamental differences between these human tragedies
- and we have no intention of comparing them - Jews and Palestinians have been steadfast in their distinct interpretations of history,
refusing to participate in each other's painful memories and denying each other's most sacred reconstructions of the past.
Unfortunately, the Oslo agreement was equally premised on putting the
past aside. We, however, are suggesting history should be addressed, rather than repressed.
As difficult as it is, this must be done if the Abrahamic people and
faiths are to embrace each other and bring about a just peace for both Israeli Jews and Palestinians, who, supported by other Jews and Arabs, are in conflict not merely over territory, but also over narratives, rituals, public opinion, and time frames. Indeed, it is common when Israelis and Palestinians meet for the former to emphasize building a different future, while the latter focuses on the unreconciled past.
Israeli Jews have generally refused to take even partial
responsibility for the Nakba (the Catastrophe) that befell the
Palestinian Arabs in 1948. Such an acknowledgement, in their mind, creates a moral obligation for the Right of Return or its equivalent, thereby undermining their majority in the State of Israel. Meanwhile, Palestinians have difficulty conjuring a positive vision of the future at a time when they are still subjected to critical conditions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip - something the Oslo process did not
Only in the past decade have a few Israeli Jewish and Palestinian
intellectuals found the courage to try and acknowledge these two
devastating chapters of Israeli and Palestinian history, still
preoccupying the minds of their people.
Al Hayat columnist Hazem Saghiyeh and Tunisian journalist Saleh Bashir
have both argued that Arab denial of the Holocaust achieves nothing. The Palestinian reporter Nazir Megally has expressed shame that
Palestinian education ignores the Holocaust, even though recognition of Jewish suffering and feeling empathy for Jews could be viewed by many Palestinians as psychologically dangerous at this point in the conflict. Meanwhile, a group called Zochrot made up of Israeli
citizens works to raise Israeli awareness of the Nakba and of the Arab villages that were destroyed in 1948. In addition, B'tselem and
Ta'ayush are Israeli organizations focusing on the practical aspects of the occupation and its negative impact on the Palestinians,
creating an Israeli Jewish awareness of the Palestinian plight.
The Peace Research Institute in the Middle East, the Israel-Palestine
Center for Research and Information, the Middle East Children's
Association, and Neve Shalom all promote understanding between
Israelis and Palestinians. We, hereby, wish to join the courageous few by emphasizing our shared history and our moral obligation toward both the past and the future.
If mutual dialogue is to occur between Israeli Jews and Palestinians,
each national community must acknowledge and respect the other's
painful memory, whether or not it was party to its creation. An
empathetic embrace of the construction of the other's history will help both sides to work through their tragedies rather than
exclusively ignoring each other's pain. Such an inclusive act of
communication and faith will prepare the way for reconciling the past and for building a better future, one to which our children and
grandchildren are entitled.
It may be not a coincidence that the new exhibit of Yad VaShem in the
form of a deep mountain tunnel opens up unwittingly toward the hill where Deir Yassin was once located. That, for sure, was not the
intention of the architect. It takes a new kind of courage to
recognize the symbolic importance and implications of both Yad VaShem and Deir Yassin in order to go beyond them and envision a better
future for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Dan Bar-On was born in Haifa and is Professor of Psychology at the
Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He is also Co-Director of the
Peace Research Institute in the Middle East (PRIME) and presently a Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence at Monmouth University. Saliba Sarsar was born in Jerusalem and is the Associate Vice-President for
Academic Program Initiatives as well as Professor of Political
Science at Monmouth University. Bar-On and Sarsar submitted this
commentary to the Middle East Times.


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November 20, 2017
The country�s largest retailer is expanding its commitment to sourcing products manufactured in the United States.
Under its U.S. manufacturing initiative, Walmart has pledged to buy an additional $250-billion in American-made goods from many companies around the country through the year 2023. "With this, we�re in direct response to consumers," said Chris Buchanan of Walmart. "They have been asking us for more goods that are made in this country." Walmart has long been a lightning rod for criticism of potential negative impacts to small businesses, as proponents of downtowns have complained the large stores take revenue away from mom and pop shops. Policies Could Cost Vt. Communities Federal Grant MoneyThe U.S. Justice Department warned jurisdictions around the country, including in Vermont, that they may be in violation of federal rules.(Published Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017)Walmart has also historically been targeted for criticism of its pay practices for employees, who have gotten raises from the retailer in recent years. However, Buchanan said such criticism doesn�t recognize the positive impacts Walmart makes on communities, including by fostering job growth through its commitment to buying U.S.-made products. "Our company is definitely involved in so many initiatives that aren�t controversial, that aren�t lightning rods," Buchanan told necn. "Our veterans hiring program, the U.S. manufacturing initiative, obviously, our sustainability program. We�re doing the right thing, and we�re proud to do so." RAW: Four Bobcats Frolick in Vermont NeighborhoodThe head of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says an amateur video of four bobcats frolicking in a suburban neighborhood shows that the state's population of the normally elusive animals is healthy.(Published Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017)Buchanan joined Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, in visiting the Wilder manufacturing center for [VSFA member] King Arthur Flour, a famous baking supply and ingredients company where chocolate chip cookie mixes were on the production line Friday. King Arthur is one of the many New England and U.S.-made brands Walmart carries in its retail stores both regionally and around the country. Karen Colberg, the co-CEO of King Arthur Flour, an employee-owned company, said its sales at Walmart have increased 800 percent over the past decade, and that the retailer carries a range of products, including gluten-free baking mixes. "While we have our own footprint and we have our e-commerce business, being partnered with Walmart enables us access to the geography they have, the footprint they have, and the 2,600 stores and all their customers," Colberg told necn. "We always want to see more people baking�to make baking even more enjoyable for more people." Colberg, who said King Arthur Flour makes approximately 300 products, said the additional reach that has become possible through the national partnership with Walmart was a major component of helping grow jobs in Vermont. Colberg added that other retail partners across the country, including grocery store chains, boutique kitchen retailers, and specialty food markets, have all been critical to the company�s success and future growth. Gov. Scott donned a hairnet and white coat to tour the company that Colberg said employs roughly 400 people total, and is dedicated to excellence in food-safe production practices. "People from across the world come to Vermont every year just to see your operation [at the King Arthur visitor�s center in Norwich],� Gov. Scott told some of King Arthur�s employees before his tour. �Which I think is pretty special, when you think about that." Erin Sigrist of the Vermont Retail & Grocers Association praised Walmart�s commitment to sourcing U.S.-made goods, and said it is nice to know that around the country, more consumers have an appreciation for products made in this country. Sigrist noted that Vermont-made and New England-made products, in particular, are well-known for their quality and craftsmanship, and that small businesses are dedicated to making positive impacts on their states and communities, including by supporting local non-profits. "It�s encouraging that a large corporation [like Walmart] is thinking about bringing some of those products from America onto their shelves instead of looking for the least expensive item," Sigrist said. Sigrist said she hopes this holiday season, shoppers support small, independent businesses that make positive impacts on their communities, and when they�re in box stores, to seek out New England-made gifts, too. One place to check out a wide selection of Vermont-made gifts is this weekend at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington, for the 65th annual Vermont Hand Crafters� show, Craft Vermont.The event runs through Sunday, Nov. 19 at the hotel, and features more than 160 artisans selling pottery, jewelry, glass, textiles, food products, home d�cor, and more.


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1955 Ford F-100 - Luken Good
Joe Luken's '55 F-100
Let's face it, there's very few of us out there who aren't into trucks and cars to one degree or another. For some street rods or hot rods are their focus, some are into muscle cars and drag racing, for others the lowrider scene is where their interests lie. But then there are folks like us who believe (rightly I might add) that they're all great, but there's nothing cooler than classic pickups.
Born and raised in East L.A. our pal Joe Luken was for most of his life an equal opportunity rodder-in other words, if it had wheels and an engine he was into it, and the lower, louder, and faster it was the more enthused he was (sound familiar?). In fact, Joe says some of his most fond memories are of cruising Whittier Boulevard with his older brother as he pointed out the year and make of countless customized cars, trucks, and choppers to young Joe. As time passed Joe drifted to two-wheeled rodding and spent years riding and modifying Harley's-that is, until his late nephew (who had been battling diabetes at the time) gave his uncle Joe his prized '55 F-100 project truck. Joe loved the styling of the F-100 and planned on getting around to its rodstoration as soon as he could, but the rather rough primered pickup project sat out in the yard while Joe's career as an electrical lineman consumed most of his waking hours. Unfortunately his nephew eventually succumbed to his diabetes and Joe took it upon himself to dive into the truck's rodstoration as a tribute to his young nephew's dream.
Joe dove into the project with renewed zeal and began by totally disassembling the pickup and getting to work on its foundation. He stripped the chassis and boxed the front section in preparation for the installation of a Total Cost Involved air ride IFS setup, and fabbed a custom trans crossmember and C-notches too. Once the frame was prepped, the IFS, a Total Cost Involved air ride equipped four-bar setup, and an 8-inch rearend were installed by Lee Gibson of Old Town Hot Rods in Lucerne Valley. Joe then added a CPP brake master and power booster to the mix, and plumbed the brake lines to a mix of front disc and rear drum brakes. Once the chassis assembly was complete a quartet of Wheel Vintique Gennie wheels wrapped in wide white radials were bolted up and the chassis lowered to the shop floor.
Joe chose a stout little 351 Windsor equipped with Edelbrock induction (an Air-Gap intake and 600-cfm carb), a pair of tri-Y tube headers, and a bunch of finned aluminum brightwork (from Mooneyes and Cal Custom) and backed it with a Turnbold-prepped, Gennie shifted, C4 automatic out of a '67 Mustang and a High Desert Driveline-fabbed driveshaft to complete the pickup's drivetrain.
With the main portion of the assembly completed Joe turned his attention to the pickup's sheetmetal. This phase was again tackled with the help of Lee Gibson at Old Town Hot Rods who not only made a slew of minor body mods like shaved door handles, a filled fuel filler, a raised diamond plate bed floor, and one-piece door glass but massaged the balance of the body back into pristine shape and prepped it for some fresh paint (applied by Mike Molina also of Old Town). Joe chose House of Kolor Tangelo Pearl for the final color and had SoCal striping pro Mike Schartel out of Hesperia to lay some lines on the truck for a bit of added eye appeal. Being a true-blue HD fan Joe didn't hesitate to add a bit of Harley styling to the mix as well. He used HD headlights and even a cool HD beer tap head as a shift knob just so he'd feel a bit more at home in the cab and out of the wind. Speaking of the shift knob, it sits right in the middle of a cool traditional-style interior that's outfitted with an ididit tilt column, a set of good-looking Dolphin gauges in a polished aluminum insert, a Lecarra steering wheel, and a bunch of Pearl White upholstery stitched up by the pros at Robbins Upholstery up in Victorville.
As is the case with most all of our projects Joe had a laundry list of folks he wanted to thank-the first being his wife, Carolyn, his son, Kevin, and his brother, Trini. And just so we don't disappoint he said thanks loads to Lee, Mike, Adrian, Dave, Brian, Sam, and Wayne too. And we have to admit that whatever these folks did to help, they sure did a great job cause this baby is one heck of a nice lookin' pickup-and it sure is "Luken good."
Joe Luken
Oak Hills, California
1955 Ford F-100
|FRAME: stock
|MODIFICATIONS: boxed, custom crossmembers, C-notched, Lee Gibson Old Town Hot Rods
|REAREND / RATIO: 8-inch Ford / 3.00:1
|REAR SUSPENSION: Total Cost Involved four-link, Panhard bar, Ridetech air ride
|REAR BRAKES: drum
|FRONT SUSPENSION: Total Cost Involved IFS, Ridetech air ride
|FRONT BRAKES: 11-inch-inch disc
|WHEELS: 15x7 Wheel Vintique, Gennie
|TIRES: 205/75R15 WW Candy Store wide whites
|GAS TANK: 16-gallon Mustang
|ENGINE: '80 Ford 351W
|HEADS: iron
|VALVE COVERS: Cal Custom finned aluminum
|MANIFOLD / INDUCTION: Edelbrock / 600-cfm Edelbrock
|IGNITION: Mallory HEI
|HEADERS: coated tri-Y
|EXHAUST / MUFFLERS: 2 1/4-inch aluminized / glass pack
|TRANSMISSION: '67 Ford C4
|MODIFICATION: shift kit by Turnbold, Lucerne Valley, CA
|SHIFTER: Gennie
|STYLE: pickup
|MODIFICATIONS: filled fuel filler opening, shaved, raised bed floor
|FENDERS FRONT / REAR: stock / stock
|HOOD: stock
|GRILLE: stock
|BED: stock
|BODYWORK AND PAINT BY: Lee Gibson, Old Town Hot Rods, Lucerne Valley, CA
|PAINT TYPE / COLOR: House of Kolor / Tangelo Pearl, striping by Mike Schartel, Hesperia, CA
|HEADLIGHTS / TAILLIGHTS: Harley Davidson / '31 Ford
|OUTSIDE MIRRORS: stock
|BUMPERS: stock
|DASHBOARD: modified stock, Bob's F-100 Parts insert
|GAUGES: Dolphin
|STEREO: Pioneer / Kenwood
|STEERING WHEEL: Lecarra
|STEERING COLUMN: ididit
|SEATS: stock
|UPHOLSTERY BY: Robbins Upholstery, Victorville, CA
|MATERIAL / COLOR: vinyl / Pearl White with orange piping
|SEATBELTS: Auto Loc


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