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Help for Rural Fire Departments
Federal Excess Personal Property program
Low-Cost Fire Protection for Rural America:
The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program allows for the screening and acquisition of excess military equipment. FEPP is a cooperative program between the USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry and the Indiana Division of Forestry. This equipment is then made available to rural and volunteer fire departments for conversion to firefighting apparatus. This equipment includes vehicles, generators, fire equipment, etc.
The equipment is made available under a cooperative lease agreement. There is no cost to the department to obtain this equipment. However, the federal government maintains all titles. Cooperating departments must obtain a license plate and maintain liability insurance on any equipment that operated on a highway. Departments have one year to put the equipment in service and are authorized to keep the equipment as long as it is operated in according to the lease agreement.
Departments must first submit an application to be considered for FEPP equipment. The application will be valid for two years. At the end of that time, a new application is necessary for the department to remain in the system.
The FEPP program is authorized under terms of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 USC 483), and the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 USC 2106 (note)). Items loaned through this program may be used for fire protections purposes only.
If you are interested in receiving an application for FEPP equipment, contact Darren Bridges, State Fire Coordinator at Fire Headquarters (765) 342-4701, or email at email@example.com.
Available Equipment:
Most items loaned in the FEPP program are from military installations, with trucks suitable for conversion to tankers or pumpers being preferred. Other common items on loan include generators, pumps, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and personal protective clothing. Power units can be used to provide emergency lighting at fires or to keep radio base stations functioning, and water trailers can be converted for use as lavatories for larger incidents.
Volunteer Fire Assistance Matching Grant Program formerly RCFP
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program (formerly Rural Community Fire Protection) was founded in 1975. Each year, the Indiana Division of Forestry receives federal VFA funds that are then allocated to rural and volunteer fire departments. The program's goal is to provide financial assistance to organize, train and equip fire departments in rural areas and communities to prevent and suppress fires.
The VFA program defines a rural fire department as a recognized fire protection organization providing primary fire protection to a specific rural area or rural community. A rural community may be unincorporated or it may be an incorporated city, town, or other entity having a population of 10,000 or less. A city having a population of over 10,000 may qualify for VFA funding if the fire department also protects a separate rural area or community. In the case of a community department with a population greater than 10,000 that also protects a separate rural area or community, the VFA funds may only be used to protect the rural entity.
Some examples of qualifying projects include, but are not limited to: fire prevention/education materials, training equipment and supplies, water handling equipment, organization (new departments only), communications equipment (pagers, radios), dry hydrants, class "A" foam technology, and safety gear (PASS alarms, SCBAs, turn-out gear). The grant monies cannot be utilized for truck chassis, capital improvements to a fire station or EMS equipment or supplies. The application deadline is March 1 of each grant year. Departments are given two years to complete their projects. This program is one of the most cost-efficient financial assistance programs with nearly all funds going to local fire protection agencies.
For more information or to receive an application for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program contact Mark T. Huter at (765) 342-4701 or email@example.com.
Fire Fighting Hand tool Program
The Division of Forestry has funds available for the purchase of wildland firefighting handtools. Tools are purchased in large quantities through the State's competitive bid process or through the General Services Administration. These tools are then made available to cooperating rural and volunteer fire department without charge. A compliment of handtools consists of the following: six Council Rakes, two Collapsible Broom Rakes, four Fire Swatters, two Fire Shovels and, two Backpack Pumps. Departments that receive tools will be asked to sign a cooperative mutual aid agreement (sample provided upon request). The current program provides a limited amount of funding. Departments will receive these tools with priority given to departments who have never received tools and as the tools become available. Departments who have not received tools for 10 years will have second priority to Departments who have never received tools.
If you are interested in the handtool program and would like information and an application contact Mark T. Huter at (765) 342-4701 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Application Information
To receive any type of assistance (e.g. Volunteer Fire Assistance funds, Federal Excess Personal Property equipment or the Hand tool program) complete a standard application. The following are a few guidelines to remember when applying for one or more of these programs:
- Completely fill out all parts of the application.
- When the application is completed, make a copy and keep it on file at the department.
- When applying for more than one type of assistance, attach a new application with each addendum (copies are acceptable).
If you would like to receive an application for the FEPP equipment, VFA matching grant program or the Hand tool program contact Mark Huter, Assistant State Fire Coordinator, at Fire Headquarters (765) 342-4701 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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NEW LONDON, Conn.--A trio of Coast Guard pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as Coast Guard beat Albertus Magnus 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader before falling 3-2 in a game called after six innings due to darkness in the nightcap.
Senior Riley Beecher (1-1), picked up the win as he was designated as the pitcher of record before the game started and was on a pitch count, allowed a pair of hits, walked two and struck out three over the first three innings. Sophomore Andrew Lucak also allowed two hits while walking a batter over the next three innings before senior closer Tyler Vieira allowed one hit and struck out a batter in the seventh to register his fourth save of the season.
Vieira made his school record 61st appearance breaking the record of 60 set by Matt Smith (2001-'04), who also served as the Bears closer.
The only run of the game came in the bottom of the first when senior Joe Petry reached on an infield single and scored on RBI double by senior Nolan Gallagher.
Sophomore Mike Barillaro (0-2) was the tough luck loser for the Falcons in the opener as he went the distance and allowed just four hits and the earned run while walking one and striking out five.
Senior Tyler Babkiewich had two of the Bears four hits in the game one win while sophomore Shane Osborn and junior Patrick Dornfield each had two hits for Albertus in the opener.
In game two, Albertus struck first in the first as freshman Justin Poirier and junior Zak Sokolis led off the game with back-to-back singles before and RBI single by Osborn gave the Falcons a 1-0 lead.
Albertus added two insurance runs in the fifth taking advantage a walk and three hit batters as well as an RBI single by Sokolis and an RBI ground out by senior Robert Gambardella for a 3-0 lead.
Coast Guard broke up the shutout in the bottom of the sixth as sophomore Matt Hanks singled, Gallagher reached on a fielder's choice and Babkiewich walked to put runners on first and second. The Bears tried a double steal and throw to third sailed into left field to put Coast Guard on the board. Senior Mike Massaro followed with an RBI single to cut the deficit to 3-2. Sophomore Tim Betts added a single, but a line drive at the shortstop by freshman Mark Behne ended the game.
Freshman Ryan Fowler (2-0) went the distance and allowed five hits, two earned runs while walking two and striking out six to pick up the win.
Coast Guard used four different pitchers with senior Derek Petty (3-1) taking his first loss of the season after starting and allowing one run on three hits while fanning three.
Senior Nate Toll threw a pair of scoreless innings while sophomore Anthony Martin also threw a scoreless inning for Coast Guard.
Coast Guard is now 10-6 overall while Albertus Magnus is 2-7 on the season.
The Bears are back in action on Friday when they host Clark in the first game of a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) three-game weekend series at 3:30 p.m.
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Dorset Police has a clear focus for our Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) resources based upon threat, risk, harm and vulnerability. The operational principles for neighbourhood policing have been developed after listening to the people we serve and having learned from the most distressing incidents elsewhere in the country.
These Operational Principles are:
- Prioritisation of the needs of the victim - putting the "Victim First"
- Targeted and flexible deployment of officers based upon threat, risk, harm and vulnerability
- Informed and focused community engagement and meetings
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team officers will ensure that, as a top priority, they look after the people in your communities who are the victims of crime and anti-social behaviour. We are ensuring that they, the victims, are listened to, understood, kept informed, protected and safe alongside the wider community.
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Local priorities
Current priorities (last reviewed January 2020):
- To support vulnerable people and increase awareness in regards to rogue traders.
- To increase High Visibility patrols in Strouden Park
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Get in touch with us today to raise any issues you have and to find out what priorities we are currently working on. This is your chance to influence the service that the police, and our partners, provide.
You can contact us via the Dorset Police website or social media, where we also promote upcoming meetings and events. We are based at: Winton Police Station 599 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth BH9 2AS.
The Neighbourhood Policing Team works with colleagues across Dorset Police, but does not respond to emergency calls. If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, always dial 999 immediately, so we can help you as quickly as possible.


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Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement Project
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01616940
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : June 12, 2012
Last Update Posted : March 22, 2017
- Study Details
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|Condition or disease
|Behavioral: Enhanced Peer Intervention
|Not Applicable
This is a multi-site longitudinal study of an enhanced peer intervention to re-engage and retain high-risk people of color living with HIV into HIV primary care and other needed medical or social services. Three demonstration sites are implementing programs in which peers are employed as part of the health care team. Peers are trained to conduct educational sessions, provide emotional support, help prepare for and accompany patients to appointments, and debrief after visits.
Study participants will be current or newly enrolled patients of three clinics: CARE Resources, in Miami FL, the PATH Program at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and PR CONCRA located in San Juan Puerto Rico who (1) have been out of care for 4 months or more or (2) present a need for substance abuse, mental health, or housing services.
Data will be collected at baseline and follow up (at six and twelve months) through client questionnaires, selected medical chart data (visit dates, laboratory tests and values) and intervention encounter forms on approximately 375 HIV positive adults. The data collected for this study will allow us to assess changes in: (a) retention in HIV primary care, (b) viral load suppression, (c) health-related quality of life, (d) self-efficacy, and (e) HIV knowledge that may be associated with an enhanced peer intervention.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|348 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Health Services Research
|Official Title:
|Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement Project: Peer Re-Engagement Project
|Study Start Date :
|September 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|March 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|March 2014
No Intervention: Standard-of-care
Standard-of-care at 3 demonstration sites includes: HIV medical care, medical case management, and referral to substance abuse, mental health, and housing services.
Experimental: Enhanced Peer Intervention
Provides emotional, informational, and instrumental peer support, in addition to Standard-of-Care.
Behavioral: Enhanced Peer Intervention
Eight 30-60 minute educational sessions with peer will occur in-person bi-weekly once participant is randomized to intervention:
Weekly check-ins will be by phone or in-person over 12 months. Check-in questions/tasks:
Other Name: Peer Re-Engagement Project (PREP)
- Number of participants retained continuously in quality HIV care [ Time Frame: 1 year ]"In HIV care" is defined as having a medical visit with a provider with prescribing privileges in an HIV care setting two or more times at least 3 months apart during the measurement year (HAB Performance Measure and National AIDS Strategy).
- Number of participants who are virally suppressed [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
- Change from Baseline in Health-related Quality of Life [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Health-related quality of life will be measured using the SF-8 Health Survey by QualityMetric Incorporated.
- Change from Baseline in Self-Efficacy [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
This will be measured using a scale that was developed and tested for the Chronic Disease Self-Management study*.
* Lorig, K., Stewart, A., Ritter, P., Gonzalez, V., Laurent, D. & Lynch, J. (1996). Outcome Measures for Health Education and other Health Care Interventions. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage Publications, 24-25, 41-45.
- Change from Baseline in HIV knowledge [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
HIV Knowledge will be measured using The HIV Treatment Knowledge Scale*.
*Balfour, L., MacPherson, P., Garber, G., Beique, L. & Cameron, D. (2007). Development and psychometric validation of the HIV Treatment Knowledge Scale. AIDS Care, 19, 1141-1148.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV-positive; AND
- Age 18 years or older; AND
- Identifies as belonging to one or more of the following racial/ethnic groups: American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latino, native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander; AND
- New patient to clinic (including newly-diagnosed) whose initial assessment or intake form indicates a need for substance abuse treatment, mental health or housing services, or a past history of substance abuse or mental health services; OR
- The individual has been out of medical care at your clinic for 4 months or more.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01616940
|United States, Florida
|Care Resource
|Miami, Florida, United States, 33137
|United States, Massachusetts
|Center for Advancing Health Policy and Practice
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
|United States, New York
|PATH Center, The Brooklyn Hospital
|Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11226
|Puerto Rico
|Puerto Rico Community Network for Clinical Research on AIDS
|San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00928-0850
|Principal Investigator:
|Jane Fox, MPH
|Center for Advancing Health Policy and Practice, Boston University School of Public Health
|Principal Investigator:
|Serena Rajabiun, MA, MPH
|Center for Advancing Health Policy and Practice, Boston University School of Public Health
|Principal Investigator:
|Howard Cabral, MPH, PhD
|Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Boston University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|June 12, 2012 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 22, 2017
|Last Verified:
|March 2017
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While the SEC regulates and enforces the federal securities laws, each state has its own securities regulator who enforces what are known as "blue sky" laws. These laws cover many of the same activities the SEC regulates, such as the sale of securities and those who sell them, but are confined to securities sold or persons who sell them within each state.
In addition, state securities regulators oversee investment advisers who manage less than $25 million. These advisers must register with the state securities agency in the state where they have their principal place of business and must file a form called "Form ADV" with the state. Your state securities regulator can also provide you information about a company doing business in the state and can check the Central Registration Depository to tell you whether your broker or brokerage firm has a disciplinary history. Your regulator also can confirm whether a company has been cleared to sell its securities in your state.
If you have an investment problem or question, your state securities regulator may be able to help you. You can find out who your state securities regulator is by visiting the website of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc or by calling (202) 737-0900. We also have information on other state regulators.


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We are seeking official referees for all recreational matches, which are usually played on Thursdays and/or Fridays. You must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to start of match assigned. Depending on skill level, this may be a paid position.
To register, you must be at least 12 years old and understand the general rules. For those without certification (e.g. USA Volleyball), a meeting will be held to review rules and signals.
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Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that lets you connect computers, input devices, mobile phones, and handheld devices to each other without cables. To use a Bluetooth device with your computer, your Mac must have either a built-in Bluetooth module or a compatible USB Bluetooth adapter connected.
What do you need help with?
- Tell me how to sync my Bluetooth device with my computer
- I'm having issues getting my device to sync with my computer
Syncing Bluetooth devices with your Mac
- Make sure that your computer has Bluetooth
Make sure that your computer has Bluetooth built-in or that a compatible Bluetooth adapter is connected. Open System Preferences (from the Apple menu, choose System Preferences), then choose Bluetooth from the View menu.
- Turn on Bluetooth
In Bluetooth preferences, select the "On" checkbox (for earlier Mac OS X versions, click the Settings tab, then click Bluetooth Power: On). Make sure that you also enable Bluetooth on your device, too; refer to your device's documentation for instructions. If you want your Mac to be discoverable, select that option as well.
- Set up a new device
To set up a Bluetooth device, click "Set Up New Device" (in earlier Mac OS X versions, click the Devices tab in Bluetooth, then click "Set Up New Device"). Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.
To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse in earlier Mac OS X versions, open System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, click the Bluetooth tab, and then click "Set Up New Device" to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your keyboard and mouse.
Additional Bluetooth help
Built-in Mac Help provides step-by-step instructions about how to do many activities on your computer. For additional Bluetooth help, in the Finder choose Mac Help from the Help menu and then type Bluetooth in the search field in the upper-right corner.
Top troubleshooting tips
- Make sure that you have Bluetooth
Make sure that your computer has Bluetooth built-in or that a compatible Bluetooth adapter is connected. Open System Preferences (from the Apple menu, choose System Preferences), then choose Bluetooth from the View menu. If you're using a USB Bluetooth adapter, make sure that you connect it directly to a USB port on your computer—not to a port on your keyboard, display, or USB hub.
- Check your device's system requirements
Make sure that your computer meets your Bluetooth device's system requirements—visit the device manufacturer's website for details. This also applies to a USB Bluetooth adapter, if you use one.
- Make sure that Bluetooth and your device are turned on
To check your computer's Bluetooth status, choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then click Bluetooth. In Bluetooth preferences, make sure "On" is selected (in earlier Mac OS X versions, click the Settings tab, then click the Bluetooth On button to turn on Bluetooth). Check your device to make sure that it's also powered on. If you're trying to pair a Bluetooth phone or PDA, make sure that Bluetooth is active and that the device is "discoverable" (consult your product manual if you're unsure about how to change these settings on your device).
- Verify that you've set up your device with your computer
If you're trying to pair a phone or handheld device with your computer, open System Preferences and click Bluetooth (and click the Devices tab in earlier Mac OS X versions). You should see your device listed. If not, follow the instructions for Syncing Bluetooth devices with your Mac above. To set up an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse in earlier Mac OS X versions, open System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, click the Bluetooth tab, and then click "Set Up New Device" to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your keyboard and mouse. Some older versions of Mac OS X, include Bluetooth Setup Assistant in the Utilities folder (/Applications/Utilities) to help with pairing issues.
- Recharge or replace your Bluetooth device's battery
If your Bluetooth device's battery is low, you may experience connection issues. Depending on the type of device you have, try charging your battery (if your device has a rechargeable battery) or replacing disposable batteries with fresh ones.
- Download and install the latest software for the device
Some Bluetooth devices require you to install software before you can use them with your Mac. Make sure that you've installed any required software or that you're using the latest software available for the device on your computer. Check the device manufacturer's website for the latest updates and more information. For help with syncing a Palm OS device with your Mac over Bluetooth, see iSync 2: How to sync a Palm OS device over Bluetooth.
- Check for a Bluetooth update
To check for new software, choose Software Update from the Apple menu (make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet). If newer Apple Bluetooth software exists, Software Update will prompt you to install it. To install an update, select the checkbox next to the software name and then click Install.
- Reduce potential signal interference
Because Bluetooth works by transmitting signals through the air, some things can interfere with connections. Avoid situations in which metal objects come between your device and computer. Don't put your computer under a metal desk or in a metal cabinet. Keep your computer away from cordless phone base stations, microwave ovens, and other electrical devices that operate on a 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Make sure that your device and computer aren't more than 30 feet apart from each other.
- Restart your computer
Sometimes a simple restart of your Mac is all it takes to get things running smoothly again. You may also want to try resetting your computer's PRAM and NVRAM.
- Reset your Bluetooth device
Try turning your device off and then on again. If that doesn't resolve the issue, see if you can reset your device—refer to the documentation that came with your device for instructions.
Still having issues?
If the tips above don't resolve your issue, here are some other things to try:
- Visit our Bluetooth Support site and search for your issue.
- Visit our Bluetooth Discussions forums and seek advice from other users.


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The country has 3.9GW already installed, another 1GW is approved, and 975MW has yet to be awarded. The forecast for new wind capacity this year and next is to continue a steady growth. Then there will be a lull for a few years, with only 500MW expected online in 2015, of which 25MW will be the first offshore capacity. The remaining 50MW offshore will be installed in 2020.
The plan indicates that cross-border interconnection could improve the output of electricity from renewable sources, another area where targets could be exceeded, should this be borne out.
Meanwhile, actions to achieve the current goals are outlined. There will be calls for proposals for additional wind capacity from existing projects. New wind projects will be allocated, and investment made into innovation and the development of offshore wind technology.
More renewables
The Portuguese renewable energy association APREN believes that the country's renewables targets are too low, and that electricity generated from renewables should be raised, with wind providing 30%. It would also like to see greater investment in solar power.
APREN notes that the national plan's projections have not taken into account the economic crisis or savings resulting from energy efficiency measures. It considers that the wind power targets are exaggerated, pointing out there are not enough good locations on the ground for the planned wind parks.
APREN recommends simplifying the licensing process with the introduction of a one-stop-shop system, changing the environmental evaluations and awarding more connections. It also advocates the phasing out of the feed-in-tariffs and the introduction of a market price with an environmental premium.
In APREN's view, awarding an additional 3GW of wind power by 2020 will depend on the following factors: electricity demand; penetration of electric vehicles; the ability to transfer consumption from peak to off-peak hours; the cost of offshore wind; and the environmental impact. The association also proposes a special tariff for offshore wind to encourage prospective investors.
Energy management
Many energy experts point out that Portugal will exceed its goals only if it is capable of exporting the surplus electricity from renewable sources. The peripheral position of Portugal and the existing limitations in power grid interconnection, especially between Spain and France, currently present an obstacle to this.
Jorge Vasconcelos, president of consultancy New Energy Solutions, says that Portugal must get more night energy from wind and hydro in order to respond to reduced consumption during the night hours.
A 2009 study of the country's renewable energy sector suggests that better exploitation of its hydro potential would allow for sustainable development of wind energy, as the wind-hydro combination is critical to the stability and economic operational efficiency of the Portuguese electricity generation system.
However, CEO of power producer EDP, João Manso Neto, says that the national electricity system will continue to need conventional power sources to support production and minimise the risks of intermittent supply from renewable sources such as wind.


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Emma Keller scored her first goal of the season at Penn Sept. 22 (photo Justine Agaloos).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Coming off its best offensive performance of the season, the Harvard field hockey team will host Bryant Monday night at Jordan Field. The contest is slated for a 6 p.m. start.
About Harvard
The Crimson (1-5, 0-2 Ivy League) is led by sophomores Noel Painter and Caitlin Rea, who have each tallied four points in the first six games. Painter has found the back of the cage on two occasions, while Rea has four of Harvard's assists. On the other end, senior Cynthia Tassopoulos has four starts in goal and junior Jenn Hatfield has started twice. Tassopoulos enters Monday' matchup with a 1.91 goals against average and an .800 save percentage, while Hatfield has blocked .750 percent of shots and allowed 2.49 goals per game.
Last Time Out
Harvard doubled its goal total for the year with three scores at Penn Sept. 22, but fell, 4-3. Painter scored to pull the Crimson within one with 10 minutes remaining in the contest, after senior Emma Keller and sophomore Kaitlyn Boudah had tallied goals earlier in the game. Rea and classmate Sydney Jenkins had assists on the day, while Jenn Hatfield made three saves in goal.
About Bryant
The Bulldogs are 2-6 in 2012 with wins over Colgate and Brown. Sophomore Rosie Bird paces Bryant with seven goals, including four in a loss at Dartmouth, and junior Kayleigh Ballantyne has contributed seven assists. Junior Megan Hancock has played every minute in the cage for the Bulldogs, while giving up 2.88 goals per game and saving .730 percent of shots.
All-Time Series
Harvard has beaten Bryant in all three matchups between the two schools. Last year, the Crimson came from behind to beat the Bulldogs, 2-1. Katelin Wahl scored the second-half equalizer and Painter assisted on the game-winner.
Follow the Action
For fans unable to be at Jordan Field, live stats and live video will be available.
Join the Conversation
Be sure to follow Harvard field hockey on Twitter (@HarvardCrimson) and Facebook (facebook.com/HarvardFieldHockey) for updates throughout the season.
Up Next
Harvard has a busy weekend Sept. 29-30 as the squad will travel to Brown Saturday and host Quinnipiac Sunday.


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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 aptly concludes the saga.
"You love me. Real or not real?"
The aforesaid escapes Peeta's lips when he is trying to isolate real memories from the contorted ones. "Real" replies a reassured Katniss as she seeks comfort in Peeta's arms. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is an epic finale and a brilliant conclusion to a colossal tale. It all ends right here. Everything boils down to a twisted devious plot well executed by Francis Lawrence. Complemented him a great closure that came winging straight from the rad Suzanne Collins' book.
Francis helms a beauty of a movie as he sluggishly walks unfurling the gorgeous plot piece by piece taking the bad-ass score at apt junctures. You could almost tell how much effort has been put into the film-making. Every frame is superbly cut, and changed aptly with the right background score for emphasis. Like a scene where Katniss hugs Primrose and the camera revolves around them leaving only music and their eyes to do the talking. So many such gorgeous frames are imbibed in the flick that can't just go unnoticed.
The drama is great just like its predecessors with Jennifer doing a lot of work to hit the right emotions. Screenplay keeps getting better with every progressive line. Both Danny and Peter did a great job squeezing out the right words.
Pods in the Mockingjay – Part 2 are thrilling to watch. Surprises are strewn all over the Capitol, and things become quite daunting for the team. Mutts in the movie are terrifying. The fight scenes that follow their inclusion are pretty dope too. If you are looking for action, then that is how little you will get to be really frank. But that's what the saga has always been about. The story! Period.
The final bits leave you asking for more. I have never really liked epilogues. The fact that it is all going to get over soon makes me sad. Like any other franchise that has reached a dead end, The Hunger Games too gradually slips into oblivion which is disheartening.
Anyways, if you have been an avid Hunger Games fan all this time this epic finale can't be missed. Go for it!


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Staller was by far the Crimson's most impressive fencer at day one of the 2012 Ivy League championships going 8-1 in three dual matches. (Gil Talbot)
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The No. 3 men's fencing team and defending Ivy League champion, went 2-1 on the first day of the conference tournament on Saturday, defeating Penn (14-13) and Yale (15-12) while falling to Princeton (14-13). Senior captain Valentine Staller led all Crimson combatants with an 8-1 record during the first day.
Harvard opened up with a victory against Penn defeating the Quakers 14-13 (E:6-3, F:3-6, S:5-4). Staller and Sasha Ryjik both went 2-1 in the Saber field while freshman Brian Kaneshige scored two of the Crimson's three points in the foil field going 2-1. Meanwhile freshman Peregrine Badger, senior James Hawrot and sophomore Michael Raynis all recorded 2-1 records to help score six points in the epee grouping.
In its second match of the day, Harvard slipped by Yale 15-12 (E:3-6, F:5-4, S:7-2). Staller was once against stellar, going a perfect 3-0 against Bulldog fencers. Sophomore Eric Arzoian, junior Thomas Kolasa and Ryjik pitched in with four points of their own as Harvard took down Yale 7-2 in the Saber division. Sophomores Thomas Snell and Lucas Lin both went 2-1 while Kanshige went 1-2 to help edge the Bulldogs in the foil class, 5-4. Despite the efforts of Hawrot who went 2-1, Yale bested the Crimson 6-3 in the epee grouping.
In a match that would decide who finished the day in first place, Harvard met Princeton in the final action of the day. The match was determined by a single point as the Tigers edged the Crimson 14-13. Staller went a perfect 3-0 against Princeton combatants while Kolasa went 2-1, and Ryjik went 1-2 as Harvard defeated the Tigers in the Saber field. Princeton bested the Crimson with the epee going 6-3 against Harvard. The Crimson saw Kanshige and Lin go 2-1 with the foil but it wasn't enough as Princeton took the field 5-4 and the match 14-13.
Harvard finished the day 2-1 and will be back in action tomorrow morning when it has two more dual matches against Columbia and Brown to determine the final Ivy League order and crown a 2012 Ivy League champion.


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Axpona: We Sing Together in Atlanta
From many angles, this most recent version of Axpona, held in warm and friendly Atlanta, Georgia, appeared fraught with compromises and confusion. As I arrived at the hotel, I immediately learned that several exhibitors had been up until the early hours of morning dealing with troublesome rooms, a frustrating consequence of the extremely late delivery of their demo gear.
For my part, upon checking into the hotel, my first move was to lock myself out of my room; and, once I got back into my room, I was embarrassed to discover I had forgotten the two most important assets to any journalist covering a show: my toothbrush and deodorant. During the event, some attendees (including myself, at times) were wearied by the long hotel corridors which seemed sometimes to go on and on forever or simply end, suddenly, in dead silence and darkness.
Where am I?
But, when looked at from above, the Atlanta Axpona was a great success. In the end, we see that none of these difficulties made much of a difference because, through it all, attendees, exhibitors, and press alike, joined together to make and enjoy some very beautiful music.
Though it seems painfully obvious, it's important to remember that we do all of this for music. A hi-fi system should be a catalyst for the discovery and appreciation of more and more and more music. As one exhibitor told me, the problems he faced at the show didn't bother him at all. All that mattered was that he was able to create music.
And I want to emphasize the fact that we joined together. While at the show, the editors and contributors of Stereophile magazine received many kind compliments from readers and exhibitors, but what delighted me most was being told that we were so approachable, so easy to talk to, "just regular guys." Every day I remind myself that I cannot take this thing for granted. It is a privilege to receive new music, to test the gear carefully created by people who love music, to share my passion for music with you. I think I can speak for the entire Stereophile team when I say it is our job, but it is also a privilege, a pleasure, and an honor. Even at the end of the longest day, we are still singing.
We take the example of the exhibitors who stayed up late attempting to make magic in rooms that were too small, too large, corrupted by whirring fans and winding corridors, or whose ceilings were falling apart; we take the example of the attendees who drove many miles each day to see and to hear in person the gear they normally only see in magazines; we take the example of the members of the Atlanta Audio Video Club who volunteered their time and their smiles to help make the event a more pleasurable one for all; we take the example of the manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and educators who work to make high-quality sound and recorded music available to everyone, everywhere; we take the example of the musicians who treated our ears, minds, and souls to the real thing.
The real magic of shows like Axpona is that they remind us to be thankful. To everyone who found the energy and took the time to stop us in the halls, either to ask a question, make a comment, or simply to say hello: Thank you. It's true that we are just like you. We do this for the music, too, and we will not let anything get in the way.
If we couldn't speak, we would sing.
Looking forward to next year. This was my first show and it was amazing. The exhibitors were very congenial, and were readily available to answer questions on the spot.
The attendees at the show were some of the nicest people you would ever want to meet.
It was my first show of any kind and I had to cram as much as I could in only one day. At first, seeing all the audio "porn" had me calling my wife on the phone, "I might as well have gone to a strip club---I can't go home with anything HERE either ... !"
And that was before, just like Stephen, I walked into the Vincent room and um, stayed a little longer than originally anticipated. Ahem.
The missus laughed but got my meaning: There's more than a little untouchableness to it all, a polite distance if you will, particularly as so many vendors displayed what seemed to be primarily their priciest stuff. "Honey, if in a fit of pique I throw my wallet down on the floor in the YG or mbl rooms, know that I'll always love you and the kids. Tell them to study, work and play hard in their lives, for I might not be coming home tonight."
But yeah, later, every room demanded more time than I could give, as I had no specific agenda other than to taste stuff I'll probably only ever see in magazines. Still referring to audio here. I didn't spend as much time in the Vincent room as Stephen probably did. (Can't blame him though. Why am I thinking of a popular ZZ Top song from the early '80s right now? Nevermind.)
Everyone from vendors to Stereophile staff was at all times polite, professional and yes, approachable. I hope our paths cross again one day.
I loved reading your account of the event and the honesty of how tired you were. I am sure that there will be another opportunity for you to hear what you didn't and meet who you missed.
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I really do respect all the time and energy that goes into these writings but sometimes things need some clarification. This event was started as a Three Day show with Thursday as setup day. When we decided to offer some additional viewing of equipment for trade and press a full day for setup was still available with opening at 4:00 on Thursday. We paid for an extra day at the hotel to begin move in on Wednesday night. We had viewed the best case to be all exhibitors with equipment no later than 9:00 am on Thursday morning. I know this was meet with hours to spare. Also the exhibitors were crowded around AFC freight the entire time they were trying to stage and deliver the equipment to the rooms. This caused major congestion and slowed things down by a magnitude. Many requests were made for special care and the wonderful staff from AFC tried to please everyone. As we go forward we are developing, with the help of all concerned the best methods and means to present a truly new and unique Audio show. I believe if you look at the overall event, as Stephen wrote, "But, when looked at from above, the Atlanta Axpona was a great success. In the end, we see that none of these difficulties made much of a difference because, through it all, attendees, exhibitors, and press alike, joined together to make and enjoy some very beautiful music."
We at AXPONA want to thank all who contribute so much and ask so little for the love of music and those who try to create it under less than perfect conditions.
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Valentine's Day is finally here. What are your plans for tonight? We're having dinner in and then heading to the local frozen yogurt shop for their buy one get one free deal. Yep, I said it. I'm not making our dessert tonight despite all of the Valentine dessert recipes I've been posting! Tonight, I'm getting treated! 🙂
Today, I'm giving our friends this box of chocolates, which are actually cupcakes. I bookmarked this a few years ago in my Hello! Cupcake book and never had the chance to make them. This year, it was a must. It's an absolutely adorable idea and super easy despite what it may seem. Just make a batch of your favorite chocolate cupcakes in miniature cupcake pans (even a box mix will do) and then frost them with chocolate icing. Decorate as you prefer, then place them in a heart shaped box. The Hello! Cupcake book suggests using chocolate jimmies, red and white jimmies, marshmallows cut in half then dipped in melted frosting, Valentine's candy corn, red Dots, Valentine's M&M's and other Valentine's candies.
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With all the messaging phones out there it's sometimes hard to differentiate one from the other. Well, the Lotus has never had that problem. Its unique form factor sets it apart while also adding some useful features. The QWERTY keyboard is wide and spacious, as is the main screen; however, because it's a flip phone, it's still relatively small in size and pocketable.
The Elite was given a touch screen on the front panel, which adds functionality for viewing messages and watching TV. This is pretty much the only "improvement" though, and I can't say I'm pleased since there were several things that needed work from the previous Lotus. Unfortunately, those things stayed the same and take away from the initial enchantment with the phone.
Still, it's a messaging phone at heart, and performs well enough in that area, though everything else seems to be lacking.
Design & Features
In the box you get an AC adapter for charging, a fashion handstrap, a 1 GB microSD card and adapter, and all of the usual Getting Started guides, Features Guide, etc. The phone uses a 1000mAh standard Lithium-Ion battery. With a 2.4-inch screen on the outer panel and the inside panel, the phone measures 3.42 inches tall, 2.44 inches wide, and .72 inches thick. It weights 4.76 ounces, making it fairly light in the hand. It is slightly wider and heavier than the previous Lotus, but nothing that you would notice unless you had the measurements in front of you.
The square-ish design does make it a little awkward-looking, and it is wider than most phones. Because it's so wide, it also feels like it's covering up most of my face when talking on it. This is awkward and uncomfortable.
On the left side of the phone is a 2.5 mm headset jack, volume up/down buttons, and a miscroUSB port for charging and data transfer. The right side contains the microSD card slot, the screen lock/unlock button, and the camera button. From the previous Lotus, the headset jack was moved to the opposite side, and the phone no longer had a music button. The camera was also moved from the bottom of the front panel to the hinge of the phone, facing away from you when the phone is closed and swiveling to face you when you open it.
The speakers are on the front panel of the phone. Opening up the phone, you'll see a D-pad, two soft keys, Talk and End/power buttons, a speaker button, a back button, and three shortcut keys for Social, Email, and Text. Below that is the keyboard. That back of the phone is plain, containing only the lanyard slot for the included handstrap, and the battery cover.
Usability & Performance
Sprint's One Click interface is a nifty feature that makes getting around the phone pretty easy. You can have up 15 tiles in the carousel and there are 46 options for these tiles. Your options include weather, email, Twitter/MySpace/Facebook, financial reports, games, favorite contacts, music, and much more. You can also set up bubbles that will appear when the home tile is selected. You can have up to six bubbles, your options being finance, horoscope, news, sports news, weather, and the date/time. Both of these features are very helpful and easy to use. The main menu can also be reached by simply pressing the Menu/OK button.
The main feature of the phone is the keyboard. Be warned, this keyboard is a lot different than the keyboard on the previous Lotus. Whereas those keys were more raised, domed, and great for any size or type of hand, the new keyboard is flatter, more plastic and slippery, and may be hard to use for those with bigger hands. This is extremely disappointing. Don't get me wrong, the keyboard works fine, but I don't see why they changed it and if you are used to the other keyboard, you may never get over the fact that they changed it so dramatically.
The Lotus Elite has a 2-megapixel camera with features like five different color tones, brightness and white balance controls, nine different "fun frames", zoom, a self timer, and options for quality and resolution. The camera also shoots video.
With a 1000 mAh battery, the estimated talk time is 5.9 hours. In my tests, with little or no use, the battery lasted about five days, and with normal to heavy use, it lasted about 2.5 days.
Overall, the call quality was good. The first three calls I made with phone were problematic, as I couldn't hear the other person and they couldn't hear me for the first 10-15 seconds of the call. This only happened the first three times and since then I have not had that problem. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area, a strong signal is usually easy to get and even in problematic areas, the signal didn't fade as it has in tests of other devices. The sound on the speakers was also clear and easy to hear.
The Lotus Elite supports Bluetooth connectivity and uses Sprint's 3G EVDO network. Though EVDO usually offers fairly quick speeds when web browsing, I didn't see that same speed with the Lotus. The Phonedog web site took a full minute to load. Sprint TV generally performed well, though at times the video was choppy and a couple of times it never loaded. The YouTube client performed exceptionally well and was very easy to use. In fact, the performance and ease-of-use actually shocked me, coming from a phone of this standard and because of the performance of other features (web browsing).
As I said in the beginning, the Lotus Elite is a messaging phone at heart. Because of it being targeted towards that demographic, other features that those people would enjoy also perform well. Messaging, social networking, picture sharing, and watching YouTube videos are all areas that will give the user great performance and satisfaction. Web browsing, email, and general productivity are not what this phone is meant for and therefore are not areas in which it excels.
There are other options for messaging phones that, in my opinion, have better keyboards and just an all around better design and style. I personally think the original Lotus was even better than this model. That being said, if you like the form factor of the Lotus Elite and you want it for messaging, you'll be fairly satisfied with it. Pick it up at your local Sprint store or online.


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Best News Bloopers of May 2014 Are Downright Hilarious [NSFW]
Let's be honest: the real reason to watch the news is to see the bloopers. We don't know when they'll happen, but when they do it's like winning the lottery.
Here's a look at some of the best bloopers from this past month, once again proving that sometimes the news can trump even the best comedies when it comes to providing laughs.


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It's less than a week before the sports event of the year starts! We won't be in London covering the action but we've already begun warming up, doing all the stretching exercises required to prevent injury while watching the competition from the comfort of our sofas.
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It's cheating day today, apparently. Which reminds me I received a really great message last week; I'll post it at the end of this article. Over the last week or so, since Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been more and more apparently MORE, stories about a despondent Demi Moore have been circulating. Full Story


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In ten words or less: Solid pickup for new players wanting to start a guild
I'd definitely recommend this for players looking to start their own guilds. Not only does it have an excellent set of instructions, it also gets you to really think about what you want to do and how to do it. The book covers all of the main aspects when it comes to a guild startup: Selecting your officers, recruiting members and outlining policies. Guild policies are often one of the hardest and slowest things to get down largely because it can be a huge pain in the but to write down the different rules and guidelines. Adam does a great job walking you through the process. To top it off, you can find some example charters and other rules at the end of the book to help with your guild's principles. If you've been in a guild before, I'd wager that you would take for granted the day-to-day management activities and the other things that go on behind the scenes. The Companion helps you navigate through them.
Now if you're a veteran guild leader, you'll want to know if it's still a worthwhile pickup.
I'd say yes.
You can pass over the section on loot management and recruiting. If your guild's been around already, then chances are you're comfortable with it. Recruiting might be a worthwhile chapter to read through again as it covers other techniques and tips, but if you're already established with a good stock of players then it might not be necessary. I paid close attention to the section on Public Relations. I'd bet PR is easily one of the weakest skillsets a guild leader can have. Solid tips though on how one should conduct themselves online and how to react to trolls that are trying to bait reactions. Not many people are able to suppress themselves and maintain a level of professionalism against attackers. The section on burnout offered a variety of tips on how to combat both member fatigue and (more importantly) your fatigue. It also offers some information on the differences between raiding and competitive raiding.
I wouldn't recommend competitive raiding for everyone. Being roused awake at 3 AM to take down a recently spawned Ysondre or one of those other green dragons does take it's toll. Server firsts ain't got nothing on world bosses.
Anyway, if you're looking to start a guild or have started a guild and are looking to polish up your skills, you can pick up The Guild Leader's Companion on Amazon (Alternatively, Kindle edition).
Oh and check out Adam's blog: Epic Slant!
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Florida Tourism Industry on Pace for Another Record Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 15, 2012) – According to preliminary estimates* released today by VISIT FLORIDA – the state's official tourism marketing corporation – 21.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third quarter of 2012 (July-September), an increase of 3.5 percent over the same period in 2011. Direct travel-related employment in Florida also rose 1.5 percent over third quarter 2011 to 1,020,200, an addition of 15,000 jobs since this time last year.
"More visitors to Florida mean more jobs for Florida families,??? Governor Scott said. "We still have a lot of work to do, but it's clear our economy is headed in the right direction. We will continue to work to grow Florida's tourism industry and create more opportunities for the families of our state.???
Tourism and recreation taxable sales for Florida from January through August 2012 (last reported month) were $49 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.5 percent over the same period in 2011. The average daily room rate rose 3.3 percent and the occupancy rate for Florida hotels increased 1.7 percentage points in Q3 2012 compared to Q3 2011.
"Increased sales tax revenue and hotel occupancy rates may not seem flashy, but they are very positive indicators for Florida tourism and the state as a whole,??? said Glenn Hastings, Chairman of the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors and Executive Director of the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. "With 30 straight months of job growth in the hospitality sector, VISIT FLORIDA and the entire industry's efforts to make the Sunshine State the No. 1 travel destination in the world are providing jobs for more than 1 million Floridians.???
An estimated 18.9 million domestic visitors came to Florida during the third quarter of 2012, representing a 3.2 percent increase from the same period in 2011. Florida experienced a 5.5 percent increase in overseas visitors and a 4.0 percent increase in Canadian travelers in Q3 2012 compared to Q3 2011.
"In today's highly competitive travel marketplace, we are encouraged by the healthy increase in both domestic and international visitors,??? said Will Seccombe, Acting President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA. "The balanced growth we're seeing in visitation from the U.S., Canada and overseas indicates the Florida tourism industry is strong and on pace for another record year.???
*Preliminary estimates are issued 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Final estimates are released when final data are received for all estimates in the report.


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Life in the kitchen is easier when you use the right tool for the task. Descended from the simple box graters our grandmothers wouldn't do without, this sturdy prep tool has six sides for shredding, grating, slicing and julienning.
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- Provides six surfaces for coarse and medium shredders, fine and extra-fine graters, a slicer and a crinkle-cut blade.
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According to Lance and Penney Davis, their basement experiment was only supposed to last a year.
All Christians should forward this wonderful news to every Arabic reader they know.
Critics don't deny that Jesus Daily has been sharing the gospel in a timely way.
We asked our Facebook friends to tell us the creative ways they share the truth about creation and the gospel.
For the past several holiday seasons, atheist organizations have ramped up their "evangelism" efforts.
You don't need to travel far to be a "missionary."
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Answers magazine has decided to do some myth-busting. This issue will examine some of the most popular myths about the dinosaurs and how they died. Along the way, you'll learn some other cool facts about these amazing creatures—quick, can you name the smallest kind of dinosaur? We will also examine some serious contemporary issues, such as the increase of biblical compromise in homeschool materials and the dangers of the new leader in "theistic evolution," known as the BioLogos Foundation.Browse Issue Subscribe
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