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At last year's annual gathering of conservative activists, anticipation ran high about a bevy of bold, charismatic Republicans like Mitch Daniels, Chris Christie, and Rep. Paul Ryan who seemed poised to make President Obama a short-timer in Washington.
One year later, Daniels, Christie, and Ryan aren't running for president, and many of the voters at the Conservative Political Action Conference are still looking for a standard-bearer. Nine months out from Election Day, a surprising number of people here are unsatisfied with the Republican field, weary of the increasingly bitter primary and desperate for positive inspiration. What's more, they are increasingly worried that a protracted battle for the nomination will damage the GOP's ability to take back the White House.
It's as if the depressed Republican turnout and muted enthusiasm for the front-running Mitt Romney, apparent in Tuesday's contests in Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado, picked up and moved east.
"I'm just so disappointed," Glen Bonderenko, a 59-year-old direct-mail fundraiser from Colorado Springs, Colo., said on Thursday. "Our own candidates are beating each other up, and it's not good for the party.''
William Burton, 22, a Republican Party activist from Roanoke, Va., was equally wistful. "I don't feel like we have real strong candidates. Those in the race are just acting like conservatives to get elected,'' he said. "I know it's a long shot, but I wish someone like Daniels or Christie would come along and win the nomination at a brokered convention.''
That is not to say that voters here are pessimistic of the GOP's chances of beating Obama. Quite the opposite. Many activists said their desire to deprive him of a second term was far more powerful than any discontent that they felt with the current crop of Republican contenders.
But while much of the Republican establishment is already rallying behind Mitt Romney, the only current candidate with the money and muscle to run a traditional national campaign, the feeling of unrest is not limited to rank-and-file Republicans.
"It could very well go to the convention,'' South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, a hero of the conservative movement, said on CNN on Thursday morning. That sentiment was echoed by Al Cardenas, chairman of the American Conservative Union, in a separate interview.
In response, Republican strategist Brett Doster, who ran Romney's winning campaign in Florida, said he's confident Romney will fire up the activists in the audience when he speaks to the gathering on Friday.
"CPAC features some of the most engaged conservative activists in the country, and they are rallying around Mitt Romney because he will do the three things that matter to them most: cut spending, balance the budget, and beat Barack Obama," he said.
A protracted battle for the nomination seems inevitable in light of Rick Santorum's unlikely sweep of Tuesday's contests and Newt Gingrich's promise to keep campaigning "all the way to the convention.''
Polls show the increasingly brutal primary featuring millions of dollars in attack ads is taking a toll on Romney's image, particularly among the independent voters who are likely to decide the election. An NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey conducted last week found Romney viewed negatively by 42 percent of independents – an 11-point increase from December.
A Wall Street Journal editorial on Thursday called Santorum "a little dour, like your grand-uncle who says the country is going to hell on the installment plan'' and chided Romney for his "relentlessly negative campaign.'' Romney has largely dispatched rivals like Gingrich and Rick Perry by leveling them with attacks, not by elevating his own candidacy. The same fate could be facing Santorum, a former Pennslyvania senator cast by Romney and his allies as a typical Washington insider addicted to pork-barrel politics.
Negativity also characterizes Romney's case against Obama, said Henry Vacek, a 70-year-old retiree from Johnston, N.Y, at the conference. Romney condemns his health care legislation and his failure to reform Social Security but fails to offer alternatives, he said.
"They're too busy attacking each other,'' Vacek said. "You can't defeat Obama without ideas.''
Vacek and his wife, Theresa, were wearing Santorum stickers, but she is much more comfortable with her choice. He is still hoping for a late entry; Ryan, scheduled to speak at the conference on Thursday night, would be his first choice.
"I'm still hoping for a brokered convention,'' Vacek said. "The future of the U.S. hangs in the balance.''
That kind of wishful thinking worried other activists at the conference, who say it's time for the party to unify against Obama.
"If you're looking for the enthusiasm gap, it's with me,'' said Brent Eskew, 43, a Fort Collins, Colo., attorney. "I'm not thrilled about any of the choices, but I'm ready to get behind Mitt Romney so we can start focusing on the general election.''
Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich are slated to address the convention on Friday. Their challenges are not lost on the Obama campaign, which released a memo Wednesday night from pollster Joel Benenson that laid out the dissatisfaction pervading Republican voters. Voter turnout in five of the eight contests so far has been down. Romney lost two states – Colorado and Missouri – he won in 2008. Even in Nevada, where Romney posted his best showing this year, Benenson noted the former Massachusetts governor got 27 percent fewer votes than in 2008.
"The grinding, negative nature of Romney's candidacy, which has relied heavily on attacks on his opponents, has served to erode his standing and GOP enthusiasm overall,'' Benenson said. "As Republican discontent with their presidential nominees heightens, the supposed enthusiasm advantage among Republican voters has been thrown into reverse.''
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All grant recipients are required to review and agree with these guidelines. Please complete a signed copy with the other application items.
The program aims to achieve the following goals by providing property owners with loans to remove lead-based paint.
- Increase public awareness of lead-based paint hazards.
- Implement a coordinated program for lead hazard reduction in target neighborhoods.
- Create additional lead safe dwellings in the City of Portland and Cumberland County (434 created to-date).
- Increase pool of lead safe contractors and homeowners with RRP training.
All program activities and financing is monitored by the CCLHCC in conformance with regulations issued by HUD, EPA, OSHA and the Maine DHHS and Environmental Protection Agency. All participants selected for the program shall meet eligibility requirements established by HUD and monitored by the City of Portland.
Program staff will determine eligibility based on the application process, target areas, program capacity and finances. Applicants dissatisfied with decisions made or program activities may appeal to the Director of Housing & Community Development Division.
Units will be selected based on the following order of priorities:
- Units occupied by a child with an elevated blood level of 5 ug/dl or greater
- Units occupied by children less than six years of age
- All other units with two or more bedrooms and located in target areas of Portland and Westbrook (Other areas in Cumberland County will be considered case by case).
IMPORTANT: The following conditions apply to ALL property owners who receive lead hazard funds:
(1) Units must be rented to low-income families for a period of 3 years;
(2) Any outstanding code violations must be corrected;
(3) Be current on all municipality payments where the unit is located (real estate taxes, water and sewer charges, rehab loans, etc.)
Once a unit is determined eligible for the program, thep rogram will fund the following services:
- XRF testing of the unit(s) to determine the extent of lead-based paint hazards
- Development of abatement specifications by a consultant and the CCLHC
- Blood screening of children, resident education, and if necessary, relocation services
- Inspection and testing after completion of lead hazard control to ensure satisfactory work
The actual hazard control or removal work will be funded through a deferred loan between the property owner and the City of Portland. The terms of the loan are established by the HUD regulations (Title X) Section 1011. The Lead Safe Housing Program has licensed, qualified and properly insured inspection consultants available to perform the program work. Owners may select their qualified and insured consultant with the approval of the program manager.
A mortgage deed will then be placed on the property to ensure occupancy and HUD low-income tenant requirements are met for the required time period.
The eligible applicants will receive a deferred loan in the form of a mortgage deed for five years. The loan will be forgiven with zero cost if the owner retains the property. There will be repayments due on a descending scale if the owner sells or transfers the property within the five year loan period.
Repayment schedule if the property is sole or title transferred within five years period.
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Year 4 and 5
Year 5 Anniversary
Single Family Homes – Max funding of $25,000 per homeowner
- Owner occupant household income cannot exceed 80% of the median income for the Greater Portland area as established by HUD.
- A child under six must reside in the home when the application is made for assistance.
Owner Occupied Two Family and Multifamily Buildings- Max funding of $10,000 per unit or $100,000
- Owner occupant household income cannot exceed 80% of the median income for the Greater Portland area.
- Child under six must reside in the unit for the owner unit to qualify.
- Other units in the building might qualify even if the owner unit does not.
- No less than 90% of the units assisted through the grants shall be occupied by a child under six or where a child under six spends a significant amount of time visiting.
- The City will monitor tenant incomes in the building for the required grant period to ensure compliance. Violation may result in a call for immediate repayment of the loan amount.
Investor Owned Apartment Buildings –Max funding of $10,000 per unit or $100,000 total
- Enrolled units must be leased to low-income tenants for at least three years following completion of the lead hazard work.
- At least 50% of the units must be occupied by or made available to families with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income.
- The remaining units shall be rented at 80% of the area median income level. The landlord should also demonstrate priority in renting to families with a child under six years.
- Buildings with five or more units may have 20% of the units occupied by families with incomes above 80% of the area median income level.
Nonprofit Owners/Housing Organizations – Max funding of $10,000 per unit but no total cap
- A waiver to exceed the loan cap may be provided with approval of the Director of Housing and Community Development.
- Qualified nonprofits must commit to rent units to low-income tenants for three years.


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Grado SR225i headphones review
Open sound and plentiful detail
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
I had an opportunity recently to try out the Grado SR225i stereo headphones. I've reviewed Grado headphones before, and my experience with the SR225i's was consistent with those previous headphones. One thing I knew going in — if I was going to review these headphones at work, I would have to be mindful of the volume level.
That open back design
There's an advantage and a disadvantage to Grado's open-back earcup design. And they both have to do with sound. The advantage is the sound isn't confined to the closed-in space of the earcups. As a result, the soundfield seems quite expansive, and music has a greater depth to it. It really made a difference in recordings that were originally recorded in big venues, such as an orchestra in a concert hall, or a band giving a stadium concert.
The disadvantage is that the sound isn't confined to the closed-in space of the earcups. Some of it leaks out into the room. And that can be a problem if you want to use headphones at work — especially in close quarters. How much sound leaks out depends on volume, and frequency range (higher frequencies tend to come through more clearly). While the volume of the music leaking out is lower than what you're hearing, it still might be loud enough to be heard by coworkers in adjacent workstations.
Actually, there's one more advantage. The open-back design allows ventilation, so during long listening sessions my ears didn't feel as warm as they can with closed back headphones — that body heat has some place to go.
Spacious sound across the board
As always, I started off with some classical selections. The wide – sometimes extreme — dynamic range of classical orchestral music can really challenge a headphones' responsiveness. Plus, reproducing the sound of a grand piano, solo violin or cello, or wind instrument can be telling. What gives those instruments their distinctive sound are the overtones and undertones that aren't quite audible but still color the tone. The Grados gave the music a warm sound, but at the same time reproduced the sounds accurately enough that solo and chamber music recordings sounded natural.
Electronic musical genres, such as classic rock, dubstep, acid jazz and hip hop also sounded good through the headphones, but for a different reason. The crispness of the electronically processed sounds were slightly dulled, but the bass boomed expansively (thanks to the open earcups), which kept the energy level high.
The best feature about these headphones was the amount of detail they delivered. So whether I was listening to a new recording of the Atlanta Symphony, or a remastered version of "Tommy," I was able to listen deep into the tracks, which made the music more engaging.
A word about my audition setup
To review these headphones, I used my standard at-work audio system. My laptop was the music source — most tracks were Apple Lossless files, but I also listened to some YouTube tracks, Pandora® Internet radio, and even a few CDs. Connected to the laptop via a USB cable was a NuForce Icon HDP DAC and headphone amp. I had the Grados plugged directly into the NuForce.
The Icon HDP has two functions. First, it's a high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter). Via the USB cable, it bypasses my laptop's soundcard, so that the digital music files can be processed with the higher-performance NuForce DAC.
Second, it's also a headphone amp. Rather than relying on whatever small electrical change is fed through the headphone jack to power the headphone, the headphones received sufficient power to perform optimally.
Comfortable for the long haul
The headphones were very lightweight, and the SR225i headphones sat lightly on my head. There wasn't a lot of padding in the headband, but with the overall lightness of the headphones, it didn't seem necessary (at least for my noggin). The shaped foam of the earcups was a little stiff at first, but over time it softened up to the point where it felt comfortable.
Bottom Line
I would not recommend these headphones for work (unless you have your own office). But for listening at home, they're great. My music didn't sound "closed in," and that made it more enjoyable. I also heard a lot of detail, especially in the mid-range and high end. If you're ready to graduate to a quality pair of headphones for some serious listening sessions, the Grado SR225i headphones are a good place to start.


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Now that we've gotten to know Brink's Medic, Soldier, Engineer, and Operative, let's take a look the special abilities each class can unlock as they progress to make the game feel even more like Team Fortress 2.
Brink is a team-based first-person shooter with a slightly exaggerated cartoony vibe and class-based multiplayer progression, so the comparisons to Valve's Team Fortress 2 are unavoidable. Brink goes far beyond Valve's tightly-focused TF2, however, offering tons of customization, objective-based free roaming, and plenty of content for the player that would rather just go it alone.
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Combating Threats to the International Financial System: The Financial Action Task Force In response to rampant international money laundering and terrorist financing, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established to set international standards and promote the effective implementation of legislative and regulatory reforms. This symposium examined policy recommendations promulgated by FATF, their implementation at both state and federal levels, and their direct impact on legal professionals in the corporate, financial, and trusts and estates legal fields. Cite as: Combating Threats to the International Financial System: The Financial Action Task Force, New York Law School Law Review (August 2015), https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvNIdbl_FRgnVujbl9xISw3ZXsTNnsk2.
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Even Mark Zuckerberg's family can get tripped up by Facebook's privacy settings.
A picture Zuckerberg's sister posted on her personal Facebook profile was seen by a marketing director, who then posted the picture to Twitter and her more than 40,000 followers.
That did not sit well with Zuckerberg's sister, Randi, who tweeted at Callie Schweitzer that the picture was meant for friends only.
Ms Schweitzer replied by saying the picture popped up on her Facebook news feed.
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put (someone) out of humour
old fashioned To put someone in an irritable, grouchy, or unhappy mood; to make someone feel unwell, displeased, or in poor spirits. Primarily heard in UK. Having lived in Gibraltar for most of my life, where the weather remains temperate throughout the year, I must say that these awful London winters put me quite out of humour. It always puts me out of humour to think about the state of our country's political system for too long.


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New York, March 8, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the threats made against Khadija Ismailova, an Azerbaijani journalist known for her investigations into high-level corruption, including secret, offshore businesses of President Ilham Aliyev's family.
"We are appalled by the intimidation tactics being used to try to silence our colleague Khadija Ismailova and call on Azerbaijani authorities to guarantee her safety and bring all of the culprits to justice," CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova said. "Ismailova is one of Azerbaijan's bravest and most respected independent journalists. The individuals who are trying to smear her have already failed."
On Wednesday, Ismailova received photos of an intimate nature and a threatening letter in the mail, which warned her to stop investigating or be "hugely embarrassed," the journalist said on Facebook. She released a public statement, saying, "After receiving a letter today, I am convinced and determined that I can withstand any blackmail campaign against me. I will continue my professional activity."


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At the urging of Jobst Brandt, author of The Bicycle Wheel, Avocet marketed smooth-tread tires in the 1990s. Initially some cyclists thought they posed a hazard because they were "slick."
However, Avocet knew better and had the test results to prove superior traction on dry and wet roads. After a time Avocet tires caught on, despite some difficulties in buying from the company. When Avocet went out of business, so went the tires.
Some tire companies have adjusted their product line to include smooth-pattern tires, but still include pattern tread in other models, including Continental. Michelin tires are pretty much all smooth and Bontrager sells smooth and pattern tread. These patterns do absolutely no good in rain. Hydroplaning is something car tires experience, not bike tires. Bike road tires have about an inch of contact and cannot trap water.
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Hello my name is Brandon and I am taking intro to Java for the first time and I do not have and previous experience with programming.
I am stuck on a HW problem:
1) Sales Prediction - The East Coast sales division of a company generates 62 percent of total sales. Based on that percentage, write a program that will predict how much the East Coast division will generate if the company has $4.6 million in sales this year.
The basic program I wrote seems to not be working and could use some help.
public class SalesPrediction
public static void main(String[] args)
int x = 4600000;
int y = 0.62;
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System.out.println("The East Coast will generate $ " + total + " this year. ");
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Sony's SRS-BTM30 Bluetooth Speakers look like a pair of binoculars with the caps on, but don't tell our beloved Commander-In-Chief. The two 48mm speakers inside are amplified with 3 watts of power for each one, and can play back 30-foot-distant sounds from any device supporting the Bluetooth A2DP profile. It'll also connect with players using a mini stereo plug.
They're a bit bigger than binoculars at 11 inches wide, but tell the prez they're secret terrorist-spotting field glasses and he'll probably want to take a peek. Available later this month in Japan, they'll be $115.
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Reaching the final stage of our 24-hour horizon observation as the sun sets, exploring the theme of effortlessness. What is put in motion when you bring yourself to a standstill?
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The department provides opportunities for students to develop as educational leaders and advocates for the children and families they serve. It develops, implements, and coordinates programs leading to undergraduate degrees and/or licensure in birth through kindergarten education, elementary, middle grades and special education (general and adapted tracks) as well as graduate degrees and/or licensure in elementary, middle grades and language and literacy.


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If you're leaving Marquette, you must take care of your financial aid loans. Check to make sure you have everything in order!
Title II, Part A of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152) contains several education-related provisions. Major proposals in Title II, Part A, entitled the SAFRA Act, amend the HEA as described below.
Beginning July 1, 2010, Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, PLUS Loans, and Consolidation Loans will be made only through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (DL) program. DL program loans will be serviced by private for-profit and not-for-profit servicers under contract with the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Therefore, in addition to the Department of Education's current servicer, ACS, Inc., the Department has awarded contracts to four private firms with significant experience in servicing student loans to handle to increased need for the servicing of DL*.
Origination, servicing, and collections on DL program loans are contracted out by ED according to procedures designed to ensure that these services are performed by qualified entities at competitive prices. In 2009, ED awarded performance-based contracts to four entities to service loans in its portfolio of federal student loans, including those made under the Direct Loan program**. The servicing of DL program loans is an administrative expense, and discretionary funds for administrative expenses are appropriated through annual appropriations acts.
*U.S. Department of Education. Letter from William J. Taggart to College Presidents. Retrieved from ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/attachments/070809AttachTaggartLetterJuly8.pdf.
**U.S. Department of Education. Announcement of Title IV Student Loan Management/Servicing Contract. Retrieved from ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/061709TitleIVStudentLoanMgmt.html.
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Related to peace: Peace of God, Peace Corps
peacenoun accord, adjustment of differences, alliance, amity, armistice, brotherhood, calm, coexistence, community of interests, conciliation, concordance, concordancy, concordia, consentaneity, consentaneousness, cooperation, end of hostilities, fraternalism, freedom from war, friendliness, good will, harmoniousness, harmony, hush, law and order, lull, neutrality, oneness, order, orderliness, otium, pacification, pact, pax, quiescence, quiet, quietness, rapport, reconciliation, repose, serenity, silence, stillness, suspension of hostilities, tranquility, treaty, truce, unanimity, unity
Associated concepts: breach of the peace, disturbing the peace, peace officer
Foreign phrases: Paci sunt maxime contraria vis et injuria.Violence and injury are especially hostile to peace.
See also: composure, concordance, lull, reconciliation
PEACE. The tranquillity enjoyed by a political society, internally, by the good order which reigns among its members, and externally, by the good understanding it has with all other nations. Applied to the internal regulations of a nation, peace imports, in a technical sense, not merely a state of repose and security, as opposed to one of violence and warfare, but likewise a state of public order and decorum. Ham. N. P. 139; 12 Mod. 566. Vide, generally, Bac. Ab. Prerogative, D 4; Hale, Hist. P. C. 160; 3 Taunt. R. 14; 1 B. & A. 227; Peake, R. 89; 1 Esp. R. 294; Harr. Dig. Officer, V 4; 2 Benth. Ev. 319, note. Vide Good behaviour; Surety of the peace.


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The SuperPro IS03 is a portable, stand-alone, universal ISP gang programmer. It is built with on-board Flash memory and a slot for an SD card. Thousands of data files can be stored on the card. Algorithms and projects can be downloaded onto the SD card and data files can be uploaded to a PC. The SD card is organized with a FAT32 file system; therefore, data files on SD can be read and managed with a PC using a general-purpose SD card reader. The maximum number of projects and data files that can be saved on the SD card is limited only by the capacity of the card. Even a small 128MB card can accommodate hundreds of files.
The IS03 is a high-speed ISP production programmer that supports almost all serial chips, including (but not limited to) SPI, I2C, JTAG, BDM, UART, MON, SCI, SWD, SBW, C2D, ICC, SWIM, SDQ, DBG, ICE, CSI, and LIN. It can program up to 16 serial chips or four parallel NAND/NOR/eMMC chips simultaneously, and supports ISP serial programming of different models or types on one unit.
General control ports supply signal isolation, relay isolation, power supply control, click detection, LED expansion display and other control signals. Its programming speed can be adjusted to suit your board load requirement or ISP cable length.
The SuperPro IS03 has three modes of operation:
Online mode: Connected to a local PC via USB2.0 (High-Speed). Off-line mode: Using the stand-alone keyboard, LCD display, and mobile memory (standard SD card), SuperPro IS03 can run independently off-line for flexible production and field setup. Project file size is only limited by the SD card memory size. Network mode: Connected to the local network, the programming can be controlled locally or remotely.
Advanced pin-driver technology supplies cleaner signals, wider voltage range and accurate / higher clock frequency. Precise time generators ensure devices with 1.2V-5.0V Vcc a higher speed and qualified product ratio. The built-in precise voltage self-calibration circuit ensures the voltage is within the preset range at any time. The self-diagnosis function continuously detects hardware faults to ensure the machine runs normally. Over-current, over-voltage and ESD protection avoids damage to the programmer.
Powerful DLL, API, Command-Line Commands support Visual C, Visual Basic, Linux and Labview. SuperPro IS03 is easily integrated with ICT, FCT, ATE or testing fixture systems. Its powerful software system with user-friendly interface simplifies operation, improves efficiency and reduces mistakes.


text: As you've probably heard by now, Bob Knight has resigned as coach of Texas Tech because he's "tired of coaching. Obviously, much more about this tomorrow, but for now, we'll say this: Growing up, there was no more fierce Leitch family villain that Bobby Knight. He served as a stand-in for all that was wrong with the planet. We have slightly different feelings now, but no matter to all that: It's obvious that we will miss him immensely.


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Remember this guy? Yup, he is the beast that I drew while I was Livestreaming a few days ago. This lesson has actually been sitting in my folder for about three days counting today. Since it's the day before Easter, I figured that it would probably be a good tome to submit this tutorial on "how to draw an cool dragon", step by step. I know I already have a few cool dragons on the site already, but none of them are as cool as this humanoid version of a dragon. At first the creature was only going to have a mans body, but then I thought that adding wings and such would be even cooler. The total coloring and drawing time took me about an hour and a half. I wasn't sure at first what shade to color him in, so I went with a reptilian tone and I think it looks good. Anyways, this is one of my favorite dragon drawings that I have done in a while because of the body, pose, and the way that the wings are expanding. I think that all you dragon lovers will have a blast with drawing a cool dragon once again. Be prepared to make many mistakes if you are a newbie to drawing because this is going to be labeled 'intermediate'. That's all I have to say about this drawing lesson, now it's your turn to get busy with the goodness. Peace out people and like always, enjoy!
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This week I've been doing a little cooking from Kittee's Papa Tofu Loves Ethiopian Food. Kittee has done a great job of explaining techniques, ingredients, and recipes in this adorable zine. She worked really hard on both the designs and the recipes and it shows. I'm super happy to have it in my collection.
The recipes I've tried so far have tasted really authentic, but even more importantly, yummy! It was hard to decide on just a few dishes to try this week. I'll be cooking through these pages, until I've tried every recipe, and then keep going! The most fantastic thing about zines is that the number of dishes to try is manageable.
So what have I made this week?
|Don't mind the horrible state of the injera. I wasn't gentle with the ripping.
Here you'll see (clockwise from top right): Ye'abesha Gomen (mild collard greens), Ye'miser W'et (red lentils in a spicy gravy), mushrooms sauteed in Niter Kibbeh (seasoned "butter"), and Selata (tossed salad) with Citrus Vinaigrette.
The Ye'abesha Gomen was gingery and really on par with greens dishes I've had in Ethiopian restaurants. I loved the Ye'miser W'et the most. I actually made that one in the slow cooker, minus the initial sauteing. We've had variations of the salad for three nights in a row. The citrus vinaigrette is really simple, but I love it. It's definitely going to become a go-to dressing in my house.
Tonight I'm going to make Keysir Allecha (Ethiopian style beets) to go along with leftovers of the other dishes. It's been really easy to prepare one dish every night to add to the plate.


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The Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp (THSRC) yesterday said that Thursday's suspension of high-speed rail services would lead to financial losses of about NT$30 million (US$1 million), adding that the company would take full responsibility for the incident.
A malfunctioning of the signaling system at Greater Taichung's high-speed rail station led to the cancelation of 44 trains and delayed the travel plans of about 35,000 passengers.
It was the first time that the system was forced to shut down completely for a reason unrelated to force majeure.
To appease passengers' anger, the company announced on Thursday that passengers who had tickets for any of the canceled services were entitled to a full refund, with no administration charge, adding that customers can apply for a refund any time up to a year after their scheduled travel date.
Passengers holding tickets for any train service scheduled to depart before 10:30am on Thursday can present their tickets and receive a coupon to allow them to travel on the high-speed rail service free of charge within one year.
Meanwhile, THSRC chairman Ou Chin-der (歐晉德) relayed the handling of the incident and subsequent compensation to passengers to the company's board of directors, who had gathered for a meeting on Thursday.
Ou said that the company had estimated that the losses incurred could top NT$30 million, but that it was a responsibility that the company has to bear.
He said that THSRC can only apologize, listen to passengers' criticisms and seek to improve its operations.
Asked why the company insisted on spending hours trying to find a solution to the signaling problem when it could simply have reset the system, Ou said the decision to suspend train services was made after considering many factors, adding that it was a difficult choice.
"We could have restarted operations at 10:30am, but we felt it would be safer if we examined the entire system one more time, which was why normal operations did not resume until 11:30am," Ou said.
Ou said that resetting the system was a last resort.
Though such an action did help resolve the problem, he said that the company still needed to determine the root cause of the signaling issue.
Ou also said that some directors had proposed switching the train system from automatic to manual operations when passing through Greater Taichung station, so that services could continue to operate without suspension.
However, the company decided not to adopt this proposal as switching to manual operations would mean trains reducing their speed to between 30kph and 40kph, which would in turn cause delays of more than an hour to services.
"Rather than let passengers experience delays all day, we felt it would be better to resolve the signaling problem and allow trains to operate normally," he said, adding that he had reminded his staff to never compromise on safety.
Separately, the Consumers' Foundation criticized THSRC, saying the compensation provided to customers who were affected by the service suspension was limited and unfair.
Foundation secretary-general Lei Li-fen (雷立芬) urged the company to publicly explain the cause of the across-the-board suspension and implement preventative measures to avoid similar problems in the future.
"THSRC now offers a refund within a year without extra charge," Lei said.


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"It was much more complicated than they promised it was going to be," Carrey said, sucking down coffee at a small table in Beverly Hills' Four Seasons Hotel recently.
"At the beginning, they come and say, 'A half an hour, and you're out of there,' " Carrey continued. "Months later, you're taking another Saturday. It was a lot of work. I was sorer leaving the studio some days — throat raunched and physically drained — than if I was in front of a camera."
"I got very frustrated at one point," she exclaimed, accidentally knocking over Carrey's drink. "See? I told you I was mad."
"The first time we were all three together was when we did the 'Oprah' show," said Burnett. "But we got to know each other very well on the plane."
Smiling broadly, Carrey turned to Burnett and asked: "Didn't you think the first couple of times, 'This is going to be terrible!'?" Again, more grins and nods of agreement.
He went on: "The reason they hire people like us is, when they start, I basically don't think they know where they're going. They have kind of an outline. But they want people to come in with ideas and make moments happen."
Carrey and Burnett looked at each other, then at Carell. Sunlight streamed into the room. All of them tilted their heads back and laughed as one.
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text: I just don't get, when I first started programming, I thought it would be neat to put some kind or virus on somones computer if I got the change once I new how, but now that I know plenty how, it's the last thing I want to do. I guess the only reason I wanted to in the begginging is becuase it was still new to me and I thought the concept was "cool". I just don't get why there are SO MANY virus makers, they are everywhere. Spyware I can understand, to a point, you know, where you gotta get in and get out without being noticed (still kind of a fun idea), but even then, it's risky and just plain wrong. And CA, McAffy, AVG, Norton, ect, are making a killing on the "infectious internet".


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Ed note: For the next several weeks, composer and film aficionado Lewis Saul has agreed to supply us with in-depth commentary about the films of Akira Kurosawa, now showing in an extended festival at the Film Forum. Even if you're unable to stop by the Forum, we think Lew's insights will deepen your appreciation of these important movies.
Yoidore tenshi (Drunken Angel) [1948]
PLAYING January 23rd at The Film Forum
This is Kurosawa's seventh film.
For a detailed frame-by-frame analysis of this film, click here.
That's pretty detailed, so I won't have a whole lot more to say here -- I'm hoping you'll go there to check it all out...
I like to make up little images with quotes from the films that I've analyzed on my blog. This is the image I made for this film:
Dr. Sanada (Takashi Shimura)'s cynical words seems quite appropriate for this extremely cynical film about life during the Occupation.
I enjoy telling the story about my history with seeing this film:
The first print I ever saw was on a VHS I got from Hollywood Attic where the subtitles were in shaky white type which completely disappeared when anything light-colored appeared on the screen! It was almost impossible to sit through. Then, Home Vision came out with a VHS that had the same terrible print, but slightly better subtitles; and then finally -- Criterion to the rescue! It's like watching it in the theater now.
- There are 12 wipes in this film; eight horizontal (seven left and one right); one vertical (top to bottom) and three diagonal wipes (one top right to bottom left and two top left to bottom right)


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Who's your favorite chanteuse?
Shawn Decker: "By far it's Christina of In Tenebris, a local goth electro band. She's a talented vocalist... and hot too!"
Dee Dee Fisher: "Peggy Lee. The gravel of her voice gives me fever."
Peter Griesar: "Bridget Bardot to Serge Gainsbourg– and the five-day-old peeps that are singing to me today."


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Harbinger's Falcone to leave LightSquared
Philip Falcone, founder of hedge fund Harbinger Capital Management, told investors Monday that he would soon cede control of wannabe wireless carrier LightSquared.
End of FDIC program may hurt small firm lending
Small business lending could take a major hit if a federal program that insures small business accounts ends later this year.
NYSE operator hit by trading slump
NYSE Euronext shares fell 5% on Monday after the stock exchange operator reported a sharp decline in quarterly profits on weak trading volume and merger break-up costs.
U.S. stocks edge lower as April winds down
U.S. stocks were in the red Monday, on track to end the last day of what's been a mostly sour month on a weak note.


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Michael Kors
His signature design style—luxuriously casual and simply elegant—embodies the past, present, and future of American sportswear.He has perfected a formula for casual elegance that combines simplicity, ease and luxury in a purely American way.
In light of the recent publicity which he has received, it would be easy to consider Michael Kors an overnight success. While it appears that this designer's star has risen quite suddenly, his success was achieved the old-fashioned way: through years of hard work, perseverance and enthusiasm.
Kors is finally receiving world-wide recognition for what fashion insiders, loyal fans, and Vogue sewers have long appreciated: his ability to design clothes that consistently combine the classic components of great American sportswear—luxury, elegance, ease, and comfort. After 18 years in business, his collections keep getting better and better: the Fall '99 line, which opened to rave reviews, is selling out in stores across the country. In June, he won the Designer of the Year award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. And his designs for Celine, the venerable French accessories company, have revived that house creatively and financially—and made Kors something of a celebrity in Paris.
"It's been quite a year!" says Kors, who clearly relishes his recent success. Known for his boundless energy, wicked sense of humor, and unusual accessibility, he remains unchanged by his heightened profile. He still lives in an apartment in the same Greenwich Village neighborhood he moved to when he was 17. And he continues to love what he does, designing according to the same principles he has followed since he began his fashion career at age 19. "No matter how much fashion changes, what women want is always the same: clothes that not only feel comfortable on, but that allow them to feel comfortable in any situation. They want to know they look good—no matter where they are, what they are doing, or what kind of shape they're in."
When asked how he has gained such insight into what women demand of their wardrobes, Kors quickly credits his mother, a former Revlon model, with teaching him everything he knows. As a boy growing up on Long Island, she took him with her on frequent shopping expeditions to many of Manhattan's finest specialty boutiques. By her own example, she proved that what looks best on a woman are clothes that are simple and understated, designed to flatter her figure and enhance her personal sense of style. By the time he was 10, Kors was designing vests and T-shirts for neighborhood girls and selling them out of a boutique in the basement.
His mother envisioned a show business career for her naturally gregarious son, who during a brief acting stint made appearances in numerous television commercials. But her support for his chosen career has been as strong as her influence on his design sense (she hasn't missed a single one of his showings in 18 years). Although he attended classes at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, Kors' design training really began during the hours he spent working at Lothars, then a chic boutique on Manhattan's famed 57th Street. Kors, who was hired as a salesperson, did everything from window displays to public relations, and his outgoing personality made him a favorite with customers.
Soon he was asked to design and merchandise an exclusive line for the store. "I discovered early on the value of having a store to test your designs in," he says. "Because you have direct access to customers, you can find out almost immediately what works and what doesn't." Kors' uncanny ability to discern what his customers wanted made the line an instant hit. Two years later, with his own savings and the support of his loyal clientele, Kors launched his own label. A local tailor helped him create his first collection, which he sold to Bergdorf Goodman.
Simplicity, luxury, and comfort—the foundation of his early collections—are still at the core of the clothes he designs today. His influences may vary from season to season—like this Fall's upscale but unabashedly Western-inspired looks—but Kors' clothes reflect a feeling of timelessness that is the essential component of investment dressing. If anything, his emphasis on luxury—evident in fabrics that range from cashmere to leather to fur—has grown stronger over the years.
"Right now, luxury sportswear is as much about practicality as it is about indulgence," says the ever-pragmatic Kors. "Comfort and flexibility are what matter most to a woman today, no matter who she is or how much she can afford to spend on her wardrobe."
And Kors should know. His customers include working women, society ladies (and in many cases their daughters), as well as celebrities ranging from Sharon Stone to Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley to Barbara Streisand. And since it is no secret that his clients love him as much as they do his clothes, there is little doubt that his legendary charm has contributed enormously to his success. Kors is not only on a first-name basis with the women who buy his clothes—and who often call him for advice on what to wear for momentous occasions—he is notorious for stepping into the dressing room with clients to help fit a garment or influence a decision. "After so many years of selling retail and doing trunk shows, I can't imagine doing things any other way. It's my job to make women look good. Seeing them in the clothes, spending time talking with them about their frustrations and fears, helps me understand and deliver what they want."
Since his designs were introduced to Vogue sewers in 1992, Kors has done just that. His signature looks are as easy to sew as they are to wear—which is why it may be hard to believe that Kors himself does not sew. "I guess I've never really needed to learn," he says. "I understand fit and construction, which is essential to making sure my clothes look right on. Because they are often so simple, with few details to serve as a distraction, their beauty is often in the fit, the fabric, and the finishing."
For Kors, a self-described workaholic, the road to stardom has not only been long, it's also been bumpy. Financial setbacks in the early 1990s forced him to discontinue his lower-priced Kors line for a time, and prevented him from expanding into other areas, such as accessories and perfume. And despite his long-running popularity, he has never achieved the notoriety of other big-name designers.
Now, all of that has changed. The financial support recently provided by Celine's parent company will allow Kors to expand his own business. His current plans include launching an accessories collection as well as establishing his own boutiques, the first of which will open in Manhattan next year.
It appears that Kors has come full circle from his days designing for Lothars—only this time the store in which he can test his designs will have his name over the door.
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Displays, or wraps, the output of the
timechart command so that every period of time is a different series.
You can use the
timewrap command to compare data over specific time period, such as day-over-day or month-over-month. You can also use the
timewrap command to compare multiple time periods, such as a two week period over another two week period. See Timescale options.
timewrap <timewrap-span> [align=now | end] [series=relative | exact | short] [time_format=<str>]
Required arguments
- timewrap-span
- Syntax: [<int>]<timescale>
- Description: A span of each bin, based on time. The
timescaleis required. The
intis not required. If <int> is not specified, 1 is assumed. For example if
dayis specified for the timescale,
1dayis assumed. See Timescale options.
Optional arguments
- align
- Syntax: align=now | end
- Description: Specifies if the wrapping should be aligned to the current time or the end time of the search.
- Default: end
- series
- Syntax: series=relative | exact | short
- Description: Specifies how the data series is named. If
timewrap-spanis set to week, the field names are latest_week, 1week_before, 2weeks_before, and so forth. If
series=exact, use the time_format argument to specify a custom format for the series names.
- Default: relative
- time_format
- Syntax: time_format=<str>
- Description: Use with
series=exactto specify a custom name for the series. The time_format is designed to be used with the time format variables. For example, if you specify
time_format="week of %d/%m/%y", this format appears as
week of 13/2/17and
week of 20/2/17. If you specify
time_format=week of %b %d, this format appears as
week of Feb 13and
week of Feb 20. See the Usage section.
- Default: None
Timescale options
- <timescale>
- Syntax: <sec> | <min> |
 | <day> | <week> | <month> | <quarter> | <year>
- Description: Time scale units.
Time scale Syntax Description <sec> s | sec | secs | second | seconds Time scale in seconds. <min> min | mins | minute | minutes Time scale in minutes.
 h | hr | hrs | hour | hours Time scale in hours. <day> d | day | days Time scale in days. <week> w | week | weeks Time scale in weeks. <month> m | mon | month | months Time scale in months. <quarter> qtr | quarter | quarters Time scale in quarters <year> y | yr | year | years Time scale in years.
timewrap command uses the abbreviation
m to refer to months. Other commands , such as
timechart and
bin use the abbreviation
m to refer to minutes.
timewrap command is a reporting command.
You must use the
timechart command in the search before you use the
timewrap command.
The wrapping is based on the end time of the search. If you specify the time range of
All time, the wrapping is based on today's date. You see this in the timestamps for the
_time field and in the data series names.
Using the time_format argument
If the format you specify does not contain any time specifiers, then all of the data series display the same name and are compressed into each other.
Basic example
Display a timechart that has a span of 1 day for each count in a week over week comparison table. Each table column, which is the series, is 1 week of time.
... | timechart count span=1d | timewrap 1week
Extended example
See also
Have questions? Visit Splunk Answers and see what questions and answers the Splunk community has using the timewrap command.
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® Enterprise: 6.5.0, 6.5.1, 6.5.1612 (Splunk Cloud only), 6.5.2, 6.5.3, 6.5.4, 6.5.5, 6.5.6, 6.5.7, 6.5.8, 6.5.9, 6.5.10, 6.6.0, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4, 6.6.5, 6.6.6, 6.6.7, 6.6.8, 6.6.9, 6.6.10, 6.6.11, 6.6.12, 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7, 7.0.8, 7.0.9, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.13, 7.1.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.6, 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9, 7.1.10, 7.2.0, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.2.4, 7.2.5, 7.2.6, 7.2.7, 7.2.8, 7.2.9, 7.3.0, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 8.0.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2


text: Here are mine, what are yours? 1) Star Trek: TMP. Goldsmith's finest contribution to the series. 2) Star Trek III: Search for spock. More or less and expansion on the Wrath of Khan soundtrack, James Horner continues his excellent streak with even more epic music including more themes from TOS. 3) ST09: Trek music Newcomer Michael Giacchino created an epic memorable score that has many elements of TOS style score. Chutes and Matter comes to mind as it reminds me of the Music from Amok Time. 4) ST V The Final Frontier: Once Again, Jerry Goldsmith show off his excellent skills in composing music. It's Rambo meets Trek. 5)STII The Wrath of Khan: James Horner had taken a big risk in doing something entirely different for his scores thanks to the suggestion of Nick Meyer not to emulate Goldsmith. It payed off well and has some of the best music in any of the films. So fellow fans, what are your top five trek scores?


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When I was twenty and studying art in undergrad, I house sat for my parents one summer and built my entire senior show in their kitchen. I remember the feeling or horror one day when cutting out a shape with the jigsaw and accidentally making a slice into the tabletop that my mother had hand stained when I was an infant. Three decades later and I'm still making most of my work in the kitchen. I have a studio about fifty feet from the house in a shipping container – but the kitchen is oh so more comfortable. At least until Emmett, comes home and starts at his own art experiments precariously poised on top of one of my own almost completed billboard paintings.
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PlayStation brings the world of magic and wizardry to life with Sorcery, the newest addition to the PlayStation Move motion controller software line-up.
The Nightmare Queen has broken the ancient pact with mankind and threatens to cover the land in eternal night. As a young sorcerer's apprentice, it is up to the player to master the arcane arts and fight back the foul creatures of this magical realm. Sorcery puts the power in the players' hands using the PlayStation Move motion controller and letting them conjure and command powerful magic as they brave the dark world of the Faerie Kingdoms.
On their journey, players will encounter a multitude of enemies, solve ingenious puzzles, learn powerful spells, and craft strange potions with the in-game alchemy system. With over eight spells that can be used in various combinations and countless items to discover and collect, Sorcery immerses players in a unique fantasy adventure like never before.
Also known as: Sorcery (via PlayStation Move)
Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 22, 2012
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: May 25, 2012
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Region: Australia
Release Date: May 24, 2012
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.


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Service-Learning Resources
What is service-learning?
Service-learning* is a structured learning experience that combines community service with explicit learning objectives, preparation, and reflection. Students involved in service-learning are expected not only to provide direct community service but also to learn about the context in which the service is provided, the connection between the service and their academic coursework, and their roles as citizens.
Service-learning is a form of experiential education that:
- is developed, implemented, and evaluated in collaboration with the community;
- responds to community-identified concerns;
- attempts to balance the service that is provided and the learning that takes place;
- enhances the curriculum by extending learning beyond the classroom and allowing students to apply what they've learned to real-world situations; and
- provides opportunities for critical reflection.
Service-learning is significantly different from other forms of experiential education in that it:
- offers a balance between service and learning objectives;
- places an emphasis on reciprocal learning;
- increases an understanding of the context in which clinical and/or service work occurs;
- focuses on the development of civic skills;
- addresses community identified concerns; and
- involves community in the service-learning design and implementation.
* Composite definition from Jacoby, B. and Associates. (1996). Service-Learning in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Seifer, S.D. (1998). Service-learning: community-campus partnerships for health professions education. Academic Medicine; 73:2. In Seifer, S.D. & Connors, K., Eds. Community Campus Partnerships for Health. Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education. Scotts Valley, CA: National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, 2007.
How do I convert a traditional course into a service-learning course?
Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education contains a list of tips for getting started.
What are some generally accepted pedagogical principles service-learning?
The Service-Learning Course Design Workbook contains a set of principles of good practice for service-learning pedagogy.
What elements should a service-learning syllabus contain?
According to the Campus Compact*, exemplary service-learning syllabi:
- include service as an expressed goal;
- clearly describe how the service experience will be measured and what will measured;
- describe the nature of the service placement and/or project;
- specify the roles and responsibilities of students in the placement and/or service project, (e.g., transportation, time requirements, community contacts, etc.);
- define the need(s) the service placement meets;
- specify how students will be expected to demonstrate what they have learned in the placement/project (journal, papers, presentations);
- present course assignments that link the service placement and the course content;
- include a description of the reflective process;and include a description of the expectations for the public dissemination of students' work.
* From Heffernan, K. (2001). Fundamentals of Service-Learning Course Construction. Providence, RI: Campus Compact.
What are some service-learning objectives for civic education and engagement?
Examples of purposeful civic education objectives can be found in the Service-Learning Course Design Workbook. The American Association of Community Colleges has also assembled a Practical Guide for Integrating Civic Responsibility into the Curriculum. California State University Monterey Bay has also identified desirable outcomes of service-learning courses.
What are examples of reflection activities that can be used in service-learning?
Check out the reflection activities compiled by Miami Dade College. Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse has a fact sheet on reflection in higher education service-learning. See also Northwest Service Academy's Service Reflection Toolkit, as well as the Reflection Template from Learning through Critical Reflection: A Tutorial for Service-Learning Students by Ash, Clayton, & Moses (2009).
How do I evaluate the impact of service-learning on my students?
Download the pre-survey and post-survey our office has prepared for evaluating the effects of service-learning on students.
How should students conduct themselves during at their service-learning site?
General expectations regarding good student conduct are presented in an orientation to the Do's and Don'ts of Service-Learning. This presentation is designed for students who are new to service-learning. Let us know if you'd like to have a member of our staff come to your class to lead this presentation.
How do I minimize and manage the risks involved in service-learning?
California State University has published a very thorough Best Practices for Managing Risk in Service Learning, which contains materials that can be adapted and modified. Examples of guiding principles of risk reduction are also explained.
What are some guiding principles for building successful partnerships?
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health has established a list of Principles for a Good Community-Campus Partnership.
What should I consider while developing an agreement with a community partner?
Guidelines along with sample agreement forms and a worksheet for writing a partnership agreement or memorandum are available here.
What have community organizations recommended as guiding principles for forming university–community partnerships?
Check back soon for principles of partnering identified by community organizations.
How might I measure the strengths and challenges of a partnership?
The Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education contains a partnership assessment tool that can be used to measure the success of your partnership.
How can I find community partners or let potential community partners know about my service-learning course?
The OCEP team members are available to connect you with community partners that seek to partner with USF around engaged research and teaching.
Is there a "toolkit" for faculty who would like to learn more about service-learning pedagogy and how to develop service-learning courses?
Yes, Community Campus Partnerships for Health and Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse have published a Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education.
What are some examples of toolkits or handbooks that other colleges and universities have put together for their faculty, students, and community partners?
- Service Learning Curriculum Development Resource Guide for Faculty, California State University, Long Beach
- Faculty Guide to Service-Learning, Miami-Dade Community College
- Community-Based Learning Toolkit for Faculty and Staff, Weber State University
- Service-Learning Community Partner Workshop, Miami Dade College
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'The right tool for the right job' is an old adage which, when followed, saves dollars and makes a lot of sense.
Your arsenal of equipment needs to be fairly extensive, due to the wide variety of services you offer your clients. To keep your company healthy, you need equipment that will do the best job in the shortest amount of time.
One of the most important aspects of keeping a landscape looking its best is a lush, green turf. To keep the turf properly fed, fertilizer should be applied several times a year. The turf should also be monitored periodically, to make sure that there's no insect infestation, fungus or weeds. If those conditions arise, you'll need to apply the appropriate controls.
To perform these tasks, there is a variety of equipment from which to choose. To apply dry products to an area, such as granular fertilizer or seed, a spreader is used. A sprayer is used for wet products, such as weed controls, growth material, liquid pesticides and herbicides.
Let's take a look at some of the units that are available, starting with spreaders.
There are two types of lawn spreaders: drop spreaders and broadcast spreaders. Drop spreaders drop fertilizer or other material directly onto the lawn below. This provides accurate placement of the material. They are also a good choice when it comes to applying granular chemicals. But drop spreaders require more time than broadcast spreaders to use.
On the other hand, broadcast spreaders dispense the materials in a much wider arc. A large hopper is positioned over a horizontal or pendulum-spinning disk. The disc has a series of three or four fins attached to it. The fins throw the material from the spreader in an even manner, allowing you to accomplish the job much more quickly.
There are many models to choose from, so it's important to determine which best suits your company's needs. To narrow the list, ask yourself a couple of questions. What type of volume output is needed for most of your projects? How much surface area or property do you need to cover? If you have to go through gates to reach the backyard, will the width of the opening be an issue?
There are stand-alone ride-on units, stand-on units, towable units and push models, as well as handheld units and backpack models.
Then there are the sprayer and spreader attachments; these are mounted on mowers or utility vehicles. Each unit comes with different options and benefits.
All sprayers and spreaders require some form of power to spin the disk or push the spray to the nozzles. Power options include 12-volt electrical systems, belt-driven motors or hydraulic motors.
Applying any solid or liquid materials can be tedious and time-consuming, unless you pick the right equipment. For example, if you were contracted for a large project involving acres of property, you would never think of using a backpack spreader; you probably wouldn't want to walk behind something you push, either. Instead, a spreader that attaches to a mower, tractor, or is a dedicated ride-on unit is definitely the right tool for this kind of job.
Using the right equipment allows you to finish projects in a shorter time. If you think about it, a motorized riding or standing unit will take half the time it would take to cover the same amount of area on foot, saving you time and money.
The type of spreader or sprayer you choose will depend largely on the size and shape of the lawns you service. You want to choose a model that is large enough to accommodate the amount of product you'll need to treat the entire surface area; this will avoid having to refill the hopper in the middle of a job.
"Contractors whose primary customer base is residential are going to prefer smaller hoppers, because they have better visibility and more machine stability," said Bruce Crawford, president of Ground Logic in Lincoln, Nebraska. "For bigger commercial properties or sports fields, larger hoppers are desired, because of fewer fill-ups."
"If you're considering motorized units, one option to think about is how many bags of material the machine can hold. Most ride-on units come with fertilizer trays where you can use 50-lb. bags of fertilizer," said Shane Bell of L.T. Rich Products in Lebanon, Indiana. "We have equipment that can load up to 100 pounds of material on the machine. These machines will save you valuable time, because you won't need to return to your truck to load them."
"Some spreaders come with dials or knobs to control the amount of material being applied. It just makes it a little easier to dial in a setting," said Brad Turner, marketing manager at Spyker, a division of Brinley Hardy in Jeffersonville, Indiana. "You determine how much material is allowed out of the hopper at any given time. The dial offers 99 degrees of adjustability, allowing you to set the spread coverage. It also ensures even spread patterns and helps to prevent turf striping. Because of the higher degree of adjustability, you can save some money on material costs."
Another way to 'dial in product' is to use a unit powered by a hydraulic motor. "With our hydraulic-driven, rate-controlled spreaders, you can adjust the throw of material with a control knob. This knob offers from zero to 25-foot increments of throw," said Bell. "This is unique because other power types usually only offer either six-foot or nine-foot spread patterns. Keep in mind, all these options add cost. It all comes down to your needs."
Some companies market spreaders and sprayers that can hook up to virtually any mower, so you don't have to buy another engine to motorize them. Even if you own a variety of different lawn mower brands, the spreaders are interchangeable.
Sprayers Using sprayers is a much different story. A number of model types and sizes, ranging from hand-operated units to motorized machines, are available. Some apply dilute mixtures, while others apply concentrates. The pressure and volume of applications vary; others offer an adjustable range of volumes and pressures you can control with a dial.
Some sprayer units even offer the choice of one tank or two.
Many commercial sprayers use multiple nozzles, or spray heads, linked by sections of pipe or tubing to form a boom. Booms offer the ability to provide coverage from two to ten feet in length. This gives you the ability to adjust the boom to accommodate whatever terrain you are working on.
Sprayer nozzles provide accuracy for the units. The spray tips serve three main functions: to regulate the flow of the liquid, to atomize the liquid stream into droplets, and to spread the droplets in specific patterns.
Nozzles can provide various spray patterns. An even or flat spray is a fan-shaped pattern with gradual tapered edges. A wide flat spray consists of large droplets, also called a flooding spray. These different spray patterns give an operator the opportunity to set up the equipment specifically for each job.
"There are about eight different tips that can be changed out on the equipment. Tips range from a quarter-gallon per 1,000 square feet to up to a gallon and a half per 1,000 square feet," said Bell. If your nozzles become worn, they will never give you an accurate application.
Depending on the material, the size and location of the area, the right kind of sprayer can make a difference in the effectiveness and simplicity of the application. These tools are also a crucial part of any pest control plan requiring the spreading of chemicals. More pesticides are applied with sprayers than with any other equipment.
If your surface area is not large, a cart sprayer or a backpack might best suit your needs. These units can make the application process much easier than hand-held units. For even larger capacity, you might want a unit that attaches to a lawn mower.
There are also sprayer systems that offer 75-foot hose reels with spray guns. If there is an area that you can't reach with a machine, you can walk away from the machine and simply use the hose. A sprayer can give you more coverage by using flood spray nozzles.
Another area you want to consider, when choosing a piece of equipment, is how easy is it to replace parts? If you're in the field and the machine breaks, you need to have it up and running again quickly. Your bottom line depends on your ability to perform a job on time and efficiently. If you are down due to broken equipment, or have to replace equipment, you're losing time and money.
Still another factor to consider is the type of weather conditions you work in. Do you operate in a humid or dry environment? How much does rain and wind hamper your jobs? The biggest problem with wind is that it creates drift.
Drift can be defined simply as the unintentional airborne movement of particles to non-target areas. The drift from the spray of pesticide can expose plants, animals and the environment to residues. These residues can cause health issues, environmental effects and property damage.
Drift typically occurs when wind or application equipment blows the pesticide off the intended site during application.
Sprayers designed to handle the problem of drift come equipped with a shield over the nozzle or boom. More importantly, this prevents the drift or drip from hurting people, ornamental beds, trees and pets. The shield also reduces waste of the product. If you live in a state where it rains frequently, a hard rain may cause pesticide to be washed off plants or eroded with soils and become a potential environmental hazard.
"Our shield and curtain system is designed to help prevent drift problems by being in contact with the turf during applications, thus keeping the spray within the spray chamber," said Randy Gerosa, partner in Elm Grove, Wisconsin-based Pro Lawn. "This allows for a more effective on-target application."
Some companies offer backpack units with interchangeable tanks, one liquid and one dry. This gives you the option of using the dry tank or the wet tank, depending on the job. You can perform multiple tasks using just one unit, such as misting, dusting or blowing. The tanks are designed to be easy to remove and switch out. "The blower is helpful to move granules around for a more even spread and also to blow leaves," said Susan McMillen, marketing manager of Maruyama, U.S. Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas.
Finally, a number of companies offer sprayer/spreaders in one package. This option is gathering momentum for a myriad of reasons, mainly because of better utilization of manpower and equipment. Let's say you have a number of clients that you've scheduled for service. Your records show that those properties need to be fertilized and have insecticide applied.
If you were using one of these pieces of equipment, with one pass over the lawn the spreader could be applying granular fertilizer, while the sprayer would apply the liquid insecticide. "We listened to our customers," said Gerosa. "We give them the choice to spread and spray or to spray all liquid applications, if they choose."
Whether purchasing dedicated spreaders and sprayers, or attachments that mount on your mowers, having the proper equipment for the job is a good investment. It's the best way to keep labor costs in line, and saves time. And we all know that time is money.


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Mariah Carey has possessed a winning formula for success for nearly two decades. She has sold more than 160 million albums, and her latest single, "Touch My Body," became her 18th No. 1 song, just two away from tying the Beatles for the most No. 1 hits.
Mariah Carey has possessed a winning formula for success for nearly two decades. She has sold more than 160 million albums, and her latest single, "Touch My Body," became her 18th No. 1 song, just two away from tying the Beatles for the most No. 1 hits. She has remained an industry "it" girl from the beginning, even if you factor in the highly publicized "Glitter" fiasco. (I'm still trying to figure out what went wrong there.) Carey's return to the top was accelerated by "The Emancipation Of Mimi," an album that dominated the charts for more than 18 months and became the biggest-selling album of 2005. It also earned her three Grammys. The success of "Mimi" proved to all the naysayers who had thrown in the towel on her career just what she was capable of doing. I can safely say I never doubted my girl one bit. In fact, I felt her best was yet to come. Carey is downplaying her "diva" status, while also capitalizing on "Mimi's" winning formula for her new album, "E=MC2." "E=MC2" is basically "The Emancipation Of Mimi" to the second power, or next level, if you will. "E=MC2" debuted at No. 1 this week on the Billboard album charts. Her recent appearance on "American Idol" showed a more down-to-earth Mariah, especially when she mentored the finalists. I can only imagine what it must have felt like to be David Archuletta when Mariah Carey walked into the room. "E=MC2" boasts some great balladry we've come to expect from Carey, but also at the same time some deeper and, dare I say, bolder vocals. The new single, "Bye Bye," is a personal standout. The song speaks well for those who've gone before us but remain in our thoughts and hearts. It's sure to make her 19th chart-topper. "Love Story" and "Last Kiss" bring Carey together with producer Jermaine Dupri, another reason her formula works. Both songs exude a mid-tempo appeal that alludes to a full-blown vocal finale only Miss Carey can do. She also tinkers again with gospel (Remember "Fly Like A Bird" from "Mimi"?) on the track "I Wish You Well." Ballads may be her strong point, but Mariah can also bust a move with the best of them. This record has a few urbanesque dance tracks guaranteed to work the club dance floors for years to come. "Migrate" features T-Pain, "Cruise Control" features Damian Marley and Young Jeezy guests on "Side Effects," all winning components on "E=MC2." I especially like the '70s-funk feel of "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," my favorite track on the new album. It ranks up there with other MC dance tracks like "Fantasy," "Dream Lover" and "Someday" as pop gems. Madonna might be the mother of reinvention, but Mariah Carey's becoming quite the teacher. Lately, she's all about rewriting the music history books by proving her winning formulas. David T. Farr is a Sturgis (Mich.) Journal correspondent. E-mail him at email@example.com.


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PHOENIX (Tuesday, February 05, 2013) -- The mortgage crisis that devastated the Arizona economy was made far worse because of misleading financial claims made by Standard & Poor's, according to a lawsuit filed today, Attorney General Tom Horne said.
"Arizona is one of the states that was hit hardest in the mortgage crisis, and this lawsuit alleges that Standard & Poor's played a key role in making that crisis even worse," Horne said. "Countless investors, state regulators and other stakeholders were misled by S&P, which did immeasurable harm to Arizona consumers and the economy in general. With their irresponsible actions, S&P helped create the mortgage bubble that burst with tremendous destructive force. The losses to the Arizona economy are unknown at this time but could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars."
Horne joined federal and state enforcers in filing actions against Standard and Poor's for alleged misconduct involving structured finance securities backed by subprime mortgages that were at the heart of the nation's financial crisis. Arizona is suing under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.
He added, "S&P put 'AAA' and other favorable ratings on what in many cases were worthless securities, and I sued them for misrepresenting their independence and objectivity rating investors bonds. The evidence will show that S&P issued inflated ratings they knew were false and as a result, Arizona's economy was substantially harmed."
The complaint alleges that despite S&P's repeated statements emphasizing its independence and objectivity, S&P allowed its analysis to be influenced by its desire to earn lucrative fees from its investment bank clients, and knowingly assigned inflated credit ratings to toxic assets packaged and sold by the Wall Street investment banks.
This alleged misconduct began as early as 2001, became particularly acute between 2004 and 2007, and continued as recently as 2011.
Structured finance securities backed by subprime mortgages were at the center of the financial crisis. These financial products, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and collateral debt obligations (CDOs), derive their value from the monthly payments consumers make on their mortgages.
The enforcement action seeks a court order to stop S&P from making misrepresentations to the public; to change the way the company does business, and to obtain awards for civil penalties, as well as attorneys' fees and costs.
The complaint filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, alleges that investors and other market participants, such as state regulators, relied on S&P to fulfill its promise of independence and objectivity. Instead, S&P adjusted its analytical models for rating residential mortgage-backed securities and collateral debt obligations to allow it to assign as many "AAA" ratings as possible, allowing it to earn additional revenue from its investment banking clients. .
Further, the complaint alleges that S&P's monitoring, or surveillance, of previously rated RMBS and CDOs, was also affected by revenue considerations. In particular, the complaint alleges, S&P delayed taking rating actions on impaired RMBS and continued rating new CDOs even after it determined that the security's underlying collateral was impaired, because it wanted to continue to earn lucrative fees.
The congressionally appointed bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission concluded in its final report that the financial crisis "could not have happened" without ratings agencies such as S&P.
Other states taking action today are: Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Iowa, North Carolina, Maine, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington.
This case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Nancy Bonnell.


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The Wildey Theatre was built in 1909 as an opera house and closed in 1984 as a movie theatre. Today, owned by the City of Edwardsville, Illinois, it is a live entertainment venue and a wide variety performances of local and national talent occur in the newly renovated theatre
Please check the website listed on each event to get the most up-to-date information..
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The pack speeds down from a cloud-covered Peyrol pass during the seventh stage of the Tour de France between Brioude and Aurillac, central France, on Friday. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Reporter John Henderson is covering the Tour de France for The Denver Post…
Issoire, France – One of my favorite words is serendipity. I think it's Latin for "winging it."
It's essential in true traveling and very handy when covering the Tour de France. What it essentially means is take whatever the day brings when you're on the road. If you don't plan, you have the best experiences. Of course, you can also wind up sleeping under a bridge or calling the American Embassy at midnight, but what's life without a little risk?
Take Friday. I found myself in the Massif Central, one of the most remote regions of France, 95 miles from my car and even farther from my hotel with no means to get there and dusk closing in. Yet within three hours, I was in my hotel lobby, sipping a French 1664 beer and wondering how life could be this easy.
The misadventure started Friday morning. During one of the mountain stages, I had arranged to ride in Team Garmin-Chipotle's lead car that directs the cyclists, an experience that's slightly less harrowing than riding in an M-16 except there are more children and cops to hit.
You'll read all about it in Sunday's paper but for a preview, in the 33 years I've been in this business it was one of the most exciting days of my career. However, to arrange is tricky. I had to leave my car at the start in Brioude, ride with the team the 95 miles to Aurillac, race to the train station to rail back to Brioude and drive to my hotel here in Issoire, 20 miles to the north.
Here's a tip for anyone who tries this in the future: Do NOT trust train schedules on the Internet. My 7 p.m. train from Aurillac to Brioude did NOT exist. Not a single remaining train headed north toward Brioude. Fortunately, I don't speak much French so I couldn't tell them how this wouldn't be a problem in Germany. Also, I remembered my European history.
I shut up and headed back to the press center where I asked the Tour's public relations director if anyone was heading back to Brioude that night. Keep in mind, the Tour de France is like a shark. It always moves forward. Nothing in the Tour de France goes backward.
While you're reading this, Matthieu is still laughing.
Every room around Aurillac was booked so I went back to the basics, dug down into my traveling roots and resorted to an old standby, one guaranteed for adventure if not safety.
I hitchhiked.