text:
Full Terms & Conditions
The site is owned and operated by APN Newspapers Pty Ltd ABN 21 009 657 943 and its related bodies corporate ("APN"), Cnr Mayne Road & Campbell Street Bowen Hills QLD 4006. For more information about Subscriptions, please contact our Subscriber Services Team on 1300 36 16 04 between 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday or alternatively email firstname.lastname@example.com
These terms and conditions ("Terms and Conditions") apply to, and govern, your subscription ("Subscription") to South Burnett Times. In addition to these Terms and Conditions, our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy also apply to your Subscription. By purchasing a Subscription with us, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
These Terms and Conditions apply to 'Digital Subscriptions' which comprises of an Unlimited Digital Subscription product.
Digital Subscription Terms and Conditions
A Digital Subscription provides you with unlimited access to South Burnett Times website, m site, mobile and tablet apps as well as South Burnett Times digital print edition.
Your Digital Subscription will commence immediately on receipt by us of completed subscription details, including payment details. Confirmation of acceptance will be provided to you via your nominated email address.
You must have a valid login account to www.southburnetttimes.com.au to have a valid Digital Subscription.
Each username and password is assigned to a single user and is not transferable. You must ensure that your username and password remain secure and are not shared. If any misuse is detected your Digital Subscription may be terminated and you will not be eligible for a refund. You are responsible for all use, activities and charges associated with your username and password.
Your Digital Subscription may be used for non-commercial purposes only.
Newspaper Home Delivery Subscribers who have South Burnett Times newspaper home delivered 6 days a week and pay for their subscription directly to APN are eligible to receive a complimentary Digital Subscription which will provide unlimited access to South Burnett Times website, m site and mobile and tablet apps. If you cancel your Newspaper Home Delivery Subscription your complimentary Digital Subscription will cease on the same day.
In order for an eligible Newspaper Home Delivery Subscriber to activate your complimentary Digital Subscription, you will first need either to complete an activation form online or contact our Subscriber Services Team to assist with this.
We may change our Digital Subscription Terms and Conditions from time to time. You can find the latest Terms and Conditions at www.southburnetttimes.com.au/subscriptions/terms/ and should check them from time to time to ensure you are aware of the most current Terms and Conditions.
APN reserves the right to modify the content, inclusions, type and availability of any digital product at any time. In the event your subscription package changes, you will be given notification prior to when you would need to make a decision to cancel your Subscription and not be affected. If you do not notify us that you wish to cancel your Subscription, then your package will change automatically from your next billing cycle.
We reserve the right under special circumstances to enable free access to our subscriber content for a limited period of time. During this time you will not be eligible for a refund.
If any or all of our digital products are temporarily unavailable, you will not automatically be entitled to receive a refund. We reserve the right to issues refunds or credits at our sole discretion. If we issue a refund or credit, we are under no obligation to issue the same or similar refund or credit in the future.
For avoidance of doubt if you are unable to access our services due to problems not related to our service or South Burnett Times then you are not eligible for a refund or credit of any nature.
Use of South Burnett Times digital print edition (e-paper) is governed by a separate Terms of Use Agreement which can be found at http://southburnetttimes.newspaperdirect.com
Pricing, Payment and Taxes
All pricing for Subscriptions include GST unless otherwise specified. Subscribers acknowledge that APN may amend Subscription pricing from time to time and will provide prior notice to you. Any new pricing will take effect from your next billing date. You may cancel your Subscription due to the price change by following the steps set out below.
All payments must be by credit card, direct debit or on receipt of an APN invoice. Subscriptions will be charged for periods of four (4) weeks at a time and must be paid in advance of each 4 week billing period. APN accepts American Express, Visa and MasterCard. We can continue to process your payments after the original expiry date of your credit or debit card.
Subscribers are responsible for ensuring their credit card details and bank account details are correct. Changes to credit card or bank account details can be made by contacting our Subscriber Services Team on 1300 36 16 04 or emailing email@example.com .
Direct debit payments are bound by the Direct Debit Request Service Agreement as provided.
If a Subscription payment fails, we will re-attempt payment several times before contacting you to rectify. In such circumstances your Subscription will continue for a grace period of 7 days after which time we will cancel your Subscription. If you are under the age of 18 you require consent from the credit card holder to authorise charges to be made.
Where your Subscription is for a specified plan period or a fixed term with regular, periodic payments (with or without a further term on the same or different terms) then the total price that you will pay is the total sum of all regular periodic payments throughout the specified plan period or fixed term (plus the relevant price for any relevant further terms prior to cancellation being effected). APN will not change the pricing for a plan period or fixed term subscription during that fixed term.
Suspension and Redirection
You cannot suspend your Digital Subscription.
Newspaper Home Delivery can be suspended for a maximum of 84 days in a single suspension. For suspension and/or redirection please contact our Subscriber Services Team on 1300 361 604 or by emailing email@example.com. Redirections and suspension may take up to 5 working days to process.
Subscribers will not be charged for the period of the suspension. Newspaper Home Delivery can be redirected to another address. Redirection of your Home Delivery Subscription will be subject to deliverability.
Subscribers on a Bundled Subscription can suspend their Newspaper Home Delivery but still access their Digital Subscription as long as payments are not suspended during this time.
Renewal and Cancellation
Newspaper Home Delivery Subscriptions will automatically renew and continue unless cancelled by either party. You may cancel your Subscription at any time by contacting our Subscriber Services Team on 1300 36 16 04.
Any Newspaper Home Delivery Subscriptions or Digital Services cancelled mid-subscription period will continue until the end of the current paid subscription period.
If you cancel your Digital Subscription or Bundled Subscription before the end of a prepaid Subscription period, the cancellation will become effective at the end of your current prepayment period.
APN reserves the right to suspend or cancel a Subscription without liability immediately: (a) if you breach of these Terms and Conditions; (b) if we no longer deliver to your area; or (c) for any other reasons subject to 5 days prior notice.
Cancellation of your subscription may take up to 5 business days to be processed. During this period you may receive newspapers that are published between the date of termination and the lead time required to cease delivery.
If your subscription is for a fixed term with regular periodic payments throughout the term then you may not cancel your subscription prior to the expiry of the specified fixed term (so for example, where your subscription requires a payment every 4 weeks for 52 weeks then you may not cancel your subscription to take effect before the expiry of the first 52 weeks).
APN collects your personal information and may disclose the information to any other persons/ entities who assist with providing this Subscription service. APN may also use the information to assist us in improving our goods and services and to contact you in the future in regard to our other goods and services. We handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can contact us to gain access to your personal information by writing to The Privacy Officer, APN 5/100 Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley.
You agree that any errors made in entering your contact information and order details are your responsibility and APN is not liable for any consequences that may arise as a result of such errors or incorrect information, including but not limited to sending the Subscription to the address as notified by you.
To the extent permitted by law, APN is not liable to you for any loss or damage incurred by you in connection with your Subscription, whether direct, consequential, special, indirect or other loss or damage and APN's maximum liability to you is limited to the value of the subscription fees paid within the previous twelve months.
We reserve the right to reject any Subscription order or purchase at any time.
APN may offer Subscription promotions which are subject to terms and conditions in addition to these Terms and Conditions.
These Terms and Conditions prevail over any inconsistencies with any promotional or trial terms and conditions.


text:
LOS ANGELES - CBS says the big reveal is coming for "How I Met Your Mother."
The network said Wednesday the sitcom will air its ninth and final season next fall.
And CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler promised that TV's "most mysterious mother" will be unveiled as the show wraps up.
That would be the mystery woman with whom Ted, played by Josh Radnor, ultimately has a family.
The sitcom's cast also includes Neil Patrick Harris, Cobie Smulders, Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan.
20th Century Fox Television says all the actors will return for the 2013-14 season.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
wellington_street wrote:I have always wondered why those temporary fencing footings are installed perpendicular to the fence. They are a massive trip hazard when used adjacent to the footpath, especially one that is narrowed. can't understand why they aren't rotated 90 degrees to be parallel to the fence - they are still perfectly functional that way.
I think they provide a bit more resistance to any wind in the perpendicular orientation.


text:
AAC is a full service software, customer service and billing company that does not discriminate based on the number of locations you have or how many accounts you are billing. Its new club management software simplifies managing members, entering contracts, generating reports and processing sales. The intuitive online interface allows for reduced training and increased productivity. Features include member check-in and attendance tracking, PT session tracking, class scheduling, employee time clock, point-of-sale and inventory, member management and contract entry, customizable member and facility reporting, and integrated billing services.
AAC understands the challenges that owners and staff face when running a facility or club. Their services focus on their clients with one goal in mind – making daily operations more efficient. With cutting-edge software, flexible processes and a dedicated, highly trained staff, AAC ensures no one feels like just a number.
Booth No. 1629
This company is an exhibitor at the Club Industry Show and an advertiser in the September 2012 issue of Club Industry.


text:
European Joint Support Unit (EJSU)
Providing support for defence staff on NATO and European Union Military Staff (EUMS) postings.
European Joint Support Unit (EJSU) mission statement
To provide the necessary 'firm base' support to service personnel, civilians and their families serving with NATO and the EU in Europe and Turkey in order to deliver success on operations
EJSU is part of the Global Support Organisation (GSO) under Joint Forces Command (JFC)
A part of the Global Support Organisation (GSO), the EJSU delivers 'firm base' Support to Service Personnel, civilians and their families serving with NATO and the EU in Europe and Turkey. We also assist the Global Administration Unit (GAU) with non-NATO or EU staff who serve in Europe close to one of our locations.
The EJSU reached full operating capability on 1 April 2014 following a two year restructuring programme. The staff comprise UK military personnel from all 3 services, UK civil servants, locally employed civilians and dependant employees. With a Headquarters at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), our key locations are at:
- SHAPE and Brussels in Belgium
- Naples, Milan, Poggio Renatico and Latina in Italy
- Brunssum in the Netherlands
- Ramstein and Goch in Germany
- Lisbon in Portugal
- Stavanger in Norway
- Istanbul and Izmir in Turkey
- Torrejon in Spain
- Lille in France
We aim to provide what you may expect in the UK schooling, medical care, housing and personnel administration. However, the level of support you may receive can be restricted by the unit size, the host nation provision and local laws and regulations.
This is important to remember when considering specialist requirements for medical matters or schooling. What may be normal in the UK may be reduced or non-existent in some locations in Europe or Turkey. The different support locations will give more information for the areas they look after. It will be critical to you and your family that you fully understand what will be available in your specific overseas area.
EJSU housing support
Housing is generally leased from private landlords and may consist of apartments or houses. The local housing office will, where possible, adhere to Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (Joint Service Publication (JSP) 464, part 2 ) and Services accommodation code (JSP 315). This is subject to country specific building standards and market forces.
Personnel should be aware that the standards in JSP 315 are guidelines and not entitlements. There are differences between what you may be entitled to and what is available in Europe. Personnel should also be aware that they have no automatic right to refuse service families accommodation (SFA) allocation.
Because SFA may not be located close to work, schools or local facilities, it is strongly recommended that all posted personnel and their spouses can drive. Public transport does not always cover EJSU's SFA/hiring areas.
We produce service families accommodation (SFA) publications for service personnel and families living in SFA. They are generally UK specific, but may contain useful information and guidance.
EJSU education support
Education provision varies across EJSU supported areas. In some locations, Service Children's Education (SCE) primary schools are used. Where SCE schools are not available, international schools are used where possible. But parents should be aware that some of the international schools offered will not be suitable for all children and that there is no English speaking provision in some locations.
EJSU healthcare support
Healthcare is provided to service personnel and their families through British Forces (Germany) Health Services (BFGHS) across Europe.
In some locations, BFGHS provides UK military clinics for primary care. But in other locations primary care is sourced from local providers using host nation public health services, or the private sector. Secondary care is provided locally in all locations.
European Health Insurance Card
It is essential that every member of your family has a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). You can get EHICs for free via the NHS. Be aware of companies charging for these.
Ensure you are familiar with the limitations of the EHIC. If your card is stolen or lost contact the EHIC enquiries line on Telephone: 0845 605 0707 (or +44 191 212 7500 if calling from abroad).
It is prudent to obtain health care insurance for you and your dependents while you are posted abroad.
If you or your dependents travel away from your location of work or local town (eg. shopping across a border, a day trip or holiday) and you become ill or have an accident, BFGHS may not cover the costs of treatment.
However, all duty travel is covered by the MOD.
EJSU welfare support
Welfare is an important and fundamental way of supporting our personnel and their dependents. It is especially important in remote locations or places where you are unfamiliar.
Although our resources are spread thinly there are a number of ways you can access welfare facilities either locally or remotely. Normally, your first stop is your local support unit.
The Hive information service is also an important link in the chain. Please refer to your local support unit for further advice.
EJSU support on operational deployments
NATO operational deployments
Some NATO posts in Europe have a deployment liability and EJSU supported personnel do deploy, to operational Theatres, under NATO auspices. Personnel need to consider the possibility that their dependents may be alone for long periods in unfamiliar surroundings without easy access to family support networks in the UK.
Operational deployments after assignments supported by EJSU
Personnel considering an assignment in posts supported by EJSU should be aware that due to restrictions imposed by the NATO Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) in Europe and the lack of spare service families accommodation (SFA) in most locations, EJSU policy is not to support retention of SFA for families once the head of household no longer holds a NATO post.
With the possible exception of those posted to campaign continuity tours, service personnel will generally be expected to resettle their family in the UK before deploying and they should take account of this in their career and personal planning.
Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre
If circumstances should arise while your relative is on a posting, at sea or on deployment that make it necessary for you to apply for his or her return on compassionate grounds (for example, a death in the family, serious illness or a serious family crisis) you should contact the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC).
EJSU and resettlement
EJSU is not funded or mandated to support personnel undertaking resettlement. While this does not preclude personnel taking up EJSU supported appointments as their final tour, they should be aware that any resettlement activity will be their responsibility to arrange. Funding will not be available to cover any additional costs that arise from being based outside the UK.
Tri-service resettlement manual
Resettlement is an entitlement based on a sliding scale depending on how many years you have served. Full information on your entitlement can be found in the 'Tri-service resettlement manual (JSP 534).
Resettlement is your personal responsibility but you do not have to it on your own, information, advice, training and help in job finding are all on offer, and all free. Duty time and some financial assistance are also available.
The use of RAF operated or MOD charter flights between the overseas base and the UK to undertake resettlement training is permissible within the rules stated within JSP 800 (Vol 2) but it is not an entitlement. Such travel may only be granted when filling unused capacity on the aircraft and is done at no additional cost to the Crown.
A flight to the UK granted on this basis implies no entitlement to return travel, and if no spare capacity exists on the return leg the costs then fall to the individual. There is no entitlement to fly to or from overseas bases to undertake resettlement training in the UK via civil airlines.
Service personnel should refer to their individual services for further guidance.
EJSU's locations
EJSU's locations provide local support and cover housing, schooling, health care, welfare, allowances and the administration of personnel.
Staff will endeavour to provide the best support they can but may be limited by the resources available, the location you live and work in, and the host nation's laws and agreements with the UK. This is an important distinction to remember: we are a guest in another country.
EJSU location contact details
To obtain EJSU location contact details and for more in depth information please click on the link below. Under "Create a New Account" follow the instructions to "Tri-Service Personnel and UKBC posted to Europe & Turkey: Request an EJSU log in". (This is a monitored proprietary system for authorised users only).
European Joint Support Unit (EJSU) support overview
EJSU attempts to match UK standards in healthcare, education, welfare and family support for personnel assigned to NATO and EUMS posts in Europe and Turkey. However, EJSU's support capability is limited and we do not always have the resources to sustain families with additional support needs, particularly in our more isolated locations. In particular, serious long-term medical conditions and children with special educational needs may not be supportable.
Personnel should be aware that EJSU will administrative action to have personnel and/or their families returned to the UK if they are not supportable abroad. It is neither financially sustainable, nor appropriate from a welfare perspective, for those with unsupportable needs to remain in EJSU supported locations.
Additional needs that arise during a tour
Where an additional need emerges during an assignment which the family were not aware of at the time of making their declaration, EJSU, in concert with the appropriate agencies, will be required to take a view on the family's continuing supportability.
Any such decision will consider the interests of the family but will also need to take into account the difficulty that providing support might place on EJSU's limited resources. This may result in the necessity to repatriate families early.
Last updated 28 May 2014 + show all updates
- Added updated EJSU map.
- Updated to reflect the organisation name change from European Support Group (ESG) to European Joint Support Unit (EJSU).
- Added link to JCCC page.
- Replaced title and all the content
- First published.


text:
Mel LeBar, Town of Persia supervisor, veteran
March 18, 1943 – June 14, 2013
GOWANDA – Mel LeBar of Gowanda, Town of Persia supervisor, Air Force veteran and retiree of Gowanda Electronics, died Friday in Hospice Buffalo, Cheektowaga. He was 70.
Born in Olean, he was a 1961 graduate of Olean Central School and rose to the rank of Eagle Scout.
A Vietnam War-era veteran of the Air Force, Mr. LeBar moved to Gowanda after joining Gowanda Electronics, first as a material manager. He retired 35 years later as vice president of material operations.
Mr. LeBar was first elected Persia supervisor in 2002 and had planned to seek re-election this fall. He also served on the Town Board.
An avid outdoorsman, Mr. LeBar enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Civil War buff.
Active in the community, Mr. LeBar was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was active in American Legion Post 409 and served as commander and president of the Gowanda Lions Club. He also served on the board of the former Tri-County Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Slovenian Club.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 47 years, the former Elizabeth Mater; and three daughters, Denise Wisely, Michelle Feldman and Aimee Calhoun.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Church, 90 E. Main St.


text:
Shoes.com Insider on Lowa
Picture this! You are about to go on a hike. The destination is a mountain miles away. The most important preparation for your outdoor adventure is making sure you have the right footwear. So, you lace up your LOWA boots. Founded in Jetzendorf, Germany in 1923 (more than 80 years ago), you know that you can trust LOWA to provide you with the best comfort and support throughout your journey.
You are now a few hours into your hike. Your LOWA boots are making your hike an easier one and you begin to appreciate some of the features of LOWA footwear. Men's LOWA boots are designed with Asymmetric Walking Position, an angle that is set in the ankle portion of the boots to provide a more balanced stance. Women's LOWA boots feature the Comfort Cuff Spoiler, a soft and flexible section around the back of the Achilles area that provides added comfort. Perforations are added to the cuff lining on LOWA boots to promote airflow and pull moisture from your feet.
You continue to ascend and are nearing the mountain peak. Thanks to their waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® lining, your boots are as comfortable and dry as they were when you commenced your hike. Finally, you reach the summit. You have completed another successful adventure with your LOWAs. One question enters your mind: Where should you take your LOWA boots next?


text:
Intro, main theme and variaton. With real guitar solos and the possibility to loop each part.
A big band orchestral rock and roll piece. For a video presentation, feature product presentation, persecution scene, comic scene, cartoons or a videogame.
- Feel free to ask for this piece to create it wih longer duration


text:
Disorder 04: Distortion Till Deafness
Official Disorder Merch
Next Level Apparel:
Sweatshop Free
Soft 4.3oz ring-spun cotton
Side seams to minimize shrinkage.
Soft hand "Vintage" print
Print Size: 12" Wide x 11.5" Tall
Each order is individually screen printed by hand
Wait time is usually 2-3 weeks,
depending on my current work schedule.
Please allow up to 4 weeks maximum to ship your order.
Printing is scheduled after the order is received.
The design(s) you would like may already be on my calendar,
please contact if you need an estimated wait time.
Nightgaunt Graphics is a one man operation,
each garment is individually screen printed by hand,
your support and patience is appreciated!
Nightgaunt Graphics ships globally from Oakland, CA
Shipping costs and available options are found in your cart,
based on total weight and destination.
(International Orders: Lower declared value)
Shipping quotes are direct from USPS
Nightgaunt Graphics ships globally from Oakland, CA
Once I have finished printing your order,
confirmation and tracking information will be sent
to the email address given on the order.
International and Domestic shipments come with free tracking
A soft hand print that will only improve when washed and worn.
The print will not wash out, it will only soften
I use a special mix of longer lasting
Non-Phthalate Plastisol inks
to create a softer waterbased look and feel.
Combined with the soft 4.3oz apparel offered,
it's like that comfortable shirt you've had for years.
If you would like to exclude a placement from your garment,
include a note during checkout:
"Please do not include the sleeve print / back print"
This is the only customization option available.
This option may not apply to all designs,
you will receive an email if I am unable to fulfill your request.
I will not alter any art work
(Tape off parts of a design, etc)
Garment must be returned within 30 days.
Limited Edition garments may not be available for exchange.
1 Review
Nightgaunt Graphics does a quality job on their shirts, I own a few of them, from the website and shows, not only is the detail of the graphics superb, the design does not fade or wash off, once again, quality official shirts .


text:
Verizon as a Cable Guy To Shape Broadband Battle in Washington, D.C.
September 15 - For Capitol Hill BlackBerry users, Washington, D.C., is among the most wired cities in the country. But when those BlackBerry-toting legislative staffers go home and watch television, they step into world where the battle for better broadband depends upon cable TV regulation. Keep Reading


text:
I picked up a bag of Italian orecchiette last week at Barbur World Foods as part of my dramatic & ongoing hidden gem investigation with one intention – making this traditional recipe once again from The Urban Vegan. It's a classy weeknight meal with plenty of thinly sliced garlic sauteed in olive oil (you better go high quality!), a hint of salty miso, a sprinkle of nooch, and in this case, broccolini subbing for the signature vegetable…but I don't think my distant family in Sicily would mine that one. The nooch on the other hand, maybe.
And to channel the wonderful, birthday gal Dynise: Pair this with a tall glass of lemon water or red wine, and pretend it costs $12 at your local trattoria (even if you have a vegan trattoria down the block, like this spoiled lady).


text:
I am looking for a Shopify designer to customize Seasons theme to make it look as close as possible to another website with same theme.
Budget $30-175 USD
I would like to have my Seasons theme customized. Include your best work from shopify in the bid. We would also like to have a few changes to the mobile browser experience.
We need a very similar structure to this website [url removed, login to view] (we have the same shopify template)
Please bid only if you have shopify website experience. Further details will be given through email if anyone need them.
Thank You!
44 freelancers are bidding on average $214 for this job
Hi There, I have reviewed your reference website and recently we have develop similar website. Please check my recently develop websites in past : [login to view URL] [login to view URL] [login to view URL] [login to view URL] wingm More
Hi ! we have checked outs [login to view URL] and would request you to message back, so that we can explain to you how a closely resembled website can be built. we are a Shopify technology partner company and you may check out More
Warm wishes of the day.. Gone through with your job post and sure to make the site like"[login to view URL]". I have vast experience in Shopify and developed 125+ stores as per client satisfaction. You can also have a l More
Dear Sir. We claim to get it done perfectly for you EXACTLY in the way you want it - Kindly give we a chance and we will prove myself - Ready to prove our words, let's get it done right away and I mean RIGHT AWAY !! Lo More
Hello, Hope you are well ! I am SHOPIFY EXPERT and I am SHOPIFY business Partner I have mostly do Store setup, theme modifications, custom design and modify/create store functionality. I am efficient in tech More
Hi! I am shopify plus developer with exclusive 7 years of experience in development of ecommerce store. In shopify Customization,integration,Upgrade,Design and Developing ecommerce website. As a Shopify develop More
Hi, We're the top IN SHOPIFY AND PREFERRED GOLD BADGE WINNER BY THE FREELANCER.COM. We can well build ecommerce website in Shopify which is Google friendly too. We are a PREMIER GOOGLE PARTNER STATUS COMPANY ( More
Dear Client, Thank you for reviewing my proposal. We have expertise level on Shopify platform and have developed lots of websites for different industry verticals. We have developed several customized shopify sto More
Hello I am Rajneesh , an experienced Web Designer and Shopify expert. After reading over your job description this looks like a perfect fit for my skill sets. I have built a large number of corporate websites, sp More
hello i am expert in web design and development and able to give you commplete solution in 10 days time frame including testing and also able to give you customized solutions kindly come online once so i m More


text:
Not only are celebrities always setting and following the latest trends in fashion, but they also know how to sport the trendiest styles in hair and makeup as well. We love getting our fashion inspiration from these A-List celebs, so why not look to them for the best ways to sport this summer's biggest hair style aside from the ombre trend? That's right, we are talking about the fun and fancy fishtail braid! Why do we love this summer hair style? It's simple really, it can be worn in so many ways and it adds immediate style and fun to any look! When it comes to looking good at the beach, the fishtail braid is the ideal hairstyle for a styled look that will complement your designer swimwear.
Some of the hottest celebs have got this hairstyle right and show that there are so many different ways to rock the fishtail braid. Blake Lively has worn the fishtail on many different occasions, but we love the way she wore it messy and to the side to add to her whimsical look. Kim Kardashian also wore the fishtail to the side, but with a more tailored and glam style. Rihanna chose to keep the braid nice and tight for a cleaner look that works perfectly with her red hair. If these celebs can pull off the fishtail on the red carpet, then it would be perfect paired with your luxury swimwear!
Not only does this braid look great with any style, it can also be worn in so many different ways! Headed to any upcoming festivals? Be sure to add flowers to your fishtail! We also love the idea of braiding some ribbon or colored string into your fishtail for a bohemian look that is perfect for the beach! For a more modern and classic look, the fishtail looks fierce in a high ponytail like Blake Lively. The fishtail braid is obviously a very versatile style that can easily go from day to night, formal to casual, and everything in between! How will you wear your fishtail?


text:
Anderson plans to sledge in Ashes
England spearhead James Anderson says he's planning on adding sledging to his already formidable repertoire this Ashes series jeans embroidery.
The man Australia fear the most believes it's time for him to assert himself as the premier bowler in world cricket and be more aggressive on the field.
England certainly have plenty of ammunition to fire off when it comes to verbal battles.
Australia have had David Warner suspended and Mickey Arthur sacked before the series has even commenced and their batting line-up is still plagued by uncertainty and inexperience.
Anderson has more than 300 wickets to his name and decimated Australia in the last Ashes series of 2010-11, and has usually let his incredible skill do most of the talking.
But the 30-year-old says he intends to get in the face of the Australians.
"What I've tried to work at over the last few years is trying to impose myself on batsmen," Anderson told The Times.
"At certain times I might go a little bit more aggressive with maybe some sort of verbals or something. In the past it's been when I get frustrated that the anger comes out and emotion comes out and having a go at batsmen wine class.
"I won't pretend that what I say is either witty or intelligent or thoughtful - it's just something that comes out. If that sort of thing comes naturally to you then you should try and channel it, use it to your advantage. If it doesn't come naturally then you can look very stupid."
Recalled opener Chris Rogers has faced plenty of Anderson in English county cricket and said Australia's batsmen must come into face the England superstar with a plan.
Without a gameplan, Rogers says Anderson simply has too much variation to not take wickets.
"With Anderson you know it's a battle of skill and he's such an exceptional bowler and he can swing them both ways," Rogers said.
"You have to have your game plan ready and know he has that ability. If you don't he's going to catch you out.
"I've been thinking about how to play him, but they have an excellent all-round bowling attack."
Rogers said the hype around the England attack was justified and that on their day, they're the best in Test cricket.
However, Rogers said his Middlesex teammate Steve Finn has been off his game this season, and Stuart Broad is only newly back from a shoulder problem.
England's attack are exploitable and former Test quick Damien Fleming says Australia's top three will be crucial in how they nullify Anderson Asian college of knowledge management.
"Anderson is a class act. We all know that. He's going to get at least 20-30 wickets," Fleming said.
"What we need him doing is bowling to our middle order with an older ball. The top three have got a really big job to do.
"The secret to Broad is when he bowls full he's a big chance. When he's too short you've got too much time.
"But the other guys aren't flying. Finn, he's just going at the moment, Tim Bresnan and Chris Tremlett have fallen by the wayside a little ... I think our fast bowling stocks actually rank pretty well against their's."
Posted by offend at 12:32│Comments(0) │生活百事達


text:
What You'll Get
After purchasing this deal, you will need to visit the website listed on your Groupon voucher to complete redemption. Need help redeeming? Click here.
Choose from Three Options
- $19 for $50 worth of custom photo products
- $29 for $90 worth of custom photo products
- $49 for $150 worth of custom photo products
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 3 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per order. Shipping not included. Does not ship to AK/HI/Canada/Puerto Rico. Most orders ship within 12 business days from the redemption date. Does not ship to PO boxes. See return policy. Voucher is non-transferable. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About Collage.com
Collage.com is dedicated to making custom products easy for everyone. Over a million customers have used the company's easy-to-use software tools to create their own unique products such as photo cards, photo blankets, photo books, phone cases, and canvas prints. They've even been featured multiple times on TV shows like Good Morning America, the Today show, and The View.
On Collage.com, customers unleash their creativity on every product by uploading photos from their phone, computer, Facebook, Instagram, or Google Photos before working with the easy-to-use design tools to arrange them exactly how they want. The team is constantly working to make their existing tools faster and easier, as well as adding new features to allow customers to make the most of their customized items.
The company is committed to exceptional customer service— every order is backed by Collage.com's Just Right satisfaction guarantee, and its Michigan-based customer-satisfaction team is available by phone, email, or online chat seven days a week to answer customers' questions.


text:
When it comes to mechanics of business diffusion (yeah, I'm getting all Marketing 101 on you), I'm almost always in the "late majority" group, i.e. I don't care about the latest trends, and I very rarely go out of my way to get the "it" thing until I deem it necessary, and by that time, something more "it" has come out. I was, however, in the "early adopter" group when it comes to PYT in the Piazza at Schmidt's in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood. Or at least I'm going to tell myself that.
See, a few months ago, I suggested to a friend that we journey there for their Burger of the Week: the Krispy Kreme Burger. We rearranged our schedules to make it before the gluttonous creation's stint on the menu was done, and could not have been more amazed by the two patties, two slices of cheese and pieces of chocolate-covered bacon between — yes — two halves of a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Turns out the burger was so popular that week, PYT put in on the menu to stay.
Fast forward to a few weeks later: I bring another handful of friends out to PYT, and they all fall in love with the place, too. We feasted on the awesome burgers and their special pumpkin cheesecake pierogies, and chatted with our super cool waitress, who revealed that the PYT acronym doesn't actually stand for anything. And here we thought it was a shout out to Michael Jackson.
Suddenly, I'm seeing and hearing about PYT all over the place; on Jan. 13, the restaurant was featured on the Rachael Ray Show for "Rachael's Burger Bash," and killed it on Groupon this weekend with their $8 for $16 of food deal. I'm worried their little-to-no-wait style I've come to love is going to be out the window now that the place is blowing up. (Maybe I can dissuade people by telling them the bathroom is unisex; I know that freaked me out a little at first…)
Either way, if you live in the Philadelphia area, you need to check it out. And if you're not carnivorous, they have plenty of vegetarian options; in fact, the last time I was there, I got the Calibunga burger — white beans, basil, garlic, tomato and breadcrumb patty topped with avocado, lettuce, tomato and caramelized onion "special sauce" (pictured above) — and it was awesome.
Oh, and don't forget about their Adult Milkshakes, which their menu calls "a blend of premium ice cream and fine spirits." Other than being a lightweight and needing to operate a vehicle within the next five hours, I opted out of the dessert beverage in favor of the neighboring gelato shop, Nana Petrillo's. I recently had their Rosemary Honey Goat's milk, and it was a sophisticated party in my mouth. If you're not into the weird flavors that I am, they've got all sorts of crowd pleasers that change on a daily basis, as well as lattes, hot chocolate, etc.


text:
There's something magical about picking up and starting married life in a new and special place. Destination weddings get the marriage started, literally, on vacation and that's exactly what Jillian and David did. This adorable Hoboken, New Jersey couple chose Palm Beach, Florida as their legalized love locale, and it's easy to see why they selected this region. Natural beauty, enjoyable weather, and a romantically festive vibe all help to set the tone for a lifetime ahead.
Jillian's parents live locally and they knew they were going to have a South Florida wedding – and they definitely wanted a hotel as over half of their wedding guests were out-of-towners. While Jillian and David did visit several Palm Beach venues, they knew right away that the Four Seasons was the right choice for them. As Jillian explained, the Four Seasons Palm Beach is beautiful, modern yet classic with fantastic service and amazing food. She felt they couldn't go wrong – and they didn't!
This spectacular wedding featured several shades of metallic silver in the bridesmaids' and mother of bride dresses, in addition to the table linens, as well as champagne menu cards, programs, and other details. The bride also wanted a really organic look. This was achieved through the use of branches in the chuppah, to the birch, driftwood and succulents as the centerpieces. All of these ideas were brilliantly brought to life and executed to perfection through the artistic talents of Xquisite Events. The party was rocking all night thanks to the musical talents of Heatwave. Jillian was beaming on her wedding day in a magnificent Vera Wang gown with a belt by Sareh Nouri and finished with sparkling Jimmy Choo shoes.
Mazel tov, Jillian and David!
Photographer: Jeff Kolodny Photography, Inc
Reception Venue: Four Seasons Palm Beach
Band: Heatwave
Cinema and Video: Senderey Video
Dress Designer: Vera Wang
Event Designer: Xquisite Events, Inc.
Ketubah and Kippot: J. Levine


text:
RSD Archive 9
Paperback, 511 Pages
List Price: $49.99
Price: $44.99
You Save: $5.00 ( 10% )
Prints in 3-5 business days
The full archive of Year 9 of Real Studio Developer magazine (issues 9.1-9.6).
Ratings & ReviewsLog in to review this item
There are no reviews for the current version of this product
There are no reviews for previous versions of this product
Product Details
- Copyright
- DesignWrite and Marc Zeedar (Standard Copyright License)
- Published
- October 28, 2011
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 511
- Binding
- Perfect-bound Paperback
- Interior Ink
- Black & white
- Weight
- 3.21 lbs.
- Dimensions (inches)
- 8.5 wide x 11 tall
- Product ID
- 18487326
Your notification has been sent
Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed.
Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation.
We were unable to complete your request.
We were unable to complete your request.
Listed In
More From
see more >
xDev Archive 15 Paperback:
xDev Archive 14 Paperback:
$59.99 $44.99
xDev Archive 13 Paperback:
$59.99 $44.99
xDev Archive 12 Paperback:
$59.99 $47.99
xDev Archive 11 Paperback:
$59.99 $53.99
Age Verification
The page you are attempting to access contains content that is not intended for underage readers.
Please verify your birth date to continue.


text:
Chapter One: The Highly Qualified Teachers Challenge Revisited
|"I was in a classroom for many years. I know the joy and frustration
of teaching. My parents were teachers. I greatly admired their work, so I became
a teacher too. I admire anyone who teaches, because it is a noble, honored profession."
- Secretary Rod Paige
The passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 marked a growing bipartisan will to address the teacher quality challenge. Indeed, forces are converging to highlight the urgency of making improvements in teaching and learning for all students. Our world today--shaped by increasingly global markets and rapid technological advances--operates by different rules. We are learning fast that what was good enough for previous generations is not sufficient today and woefully inadequate for the future.
In fact, what we are learning is that the urgency to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers to prepare today's students--all students--for the future is fundamentally intertwined with the competitiveness and security of the nation. Consider, for example, that a coalition of CEOs of the nation's leading information technology firms has recently concluded that any strategy to accelerate U.S. economic growth and increase the availability of good jobs must include demonstrable improvements in teacher preparation and performance (Computer Systems Policy Project, 2004). Only through a national commitment to build and sustain a highly qualified teaching force will we be able to provide all students with a world-class education. As the landmark initial report of The Teaching Commission (2004) notes: "Clearly, what we are doing today is not working. It is time for revolutionary--not evolutionary--change." We know we can and must do better.
Highly Qualified Teachers Matter
Highly qualified teachers matter. While on the face of it this simple declaration seems obvious, it is only in recent years that rigorous research evidence has begun to emerge to support what educators, parents and students have long viewed as plain truth: Teachers are an important determinant of a child's education, of a good school and ultimately--of the future economic health of this great nation (McCaffrey, Lockwood, Koretz and Hamilton, 2003).
We know that being a highly qualified teacher matters because the academic achievement levels of students who are taught by good teachers increase at greater rates than the levels of those who are taught by other teachers. In fact, highly qualified teachers are able to raise the academic achievement levels of all students to high levels--not just the students who are already performing well (due to the diligent work of prior teachers, strong parental involvement or innate aptitude). Consider that the difference between having a good teacher for three years in a row versus another teacher can represent as much as 50 percentile points in student achievement on a 100-point scale (Babu and Mendro, 2003; Mendro, Jordan, Gomez, Anderson and Bembry, 1998; Rivers, 1999; Sanders and Rivers, 1996). This is an influence greater than race, poverty level or parent's education (Carey, 2004).
As a nation, we spend billions of dollars on public elementary and secondary schools and then billions more addressing the lack of basic skills among students and employees. While recent reforms have seen a welcome rise in national math scores, overall test scores have remained flat for the last 30 years (Peterson, 2003). Moreover, international comparisons show that our high school students continue to lag behind high school students in many other industrialized countries in measures of math and science achievement (The Teaching Commission, 2004). Perhaps even more disturbing are the educational achievement gaps between students of different races and means within many of our nation's school systems. In economic terms, our nation simply cannot afford a poorly educated workforce, ill equipped to compete in an increasingly global market.
The Highly Qualified Teachers Challenge
The nation needs highly qualified teachers to reduce achievement gaps between students of different races and means and to raise overall student achievement. Moreover, the realities of an aging teaching force suggest that identifying and addressing the key policy, regulatory and practical barriers to recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers is even more urgent for the nation if we hope not to lag behind other high-performing nations. Indeed, investments in improving the preparation, support and retention of good teachers are among the most important that we can make for the future of the nation. Such investments include:
Improving the preparation of new teachers through the establishment of high state standards and accountability for initial teacher preparation and licensure.
Reducing barriers to becoming a teacher among otherwise highly qualified individuals by retooling traditional teacher preparation programs and opening up alternative routes to teaching.
Reforming state and local policies to ensure that qualified and effective teachers serve the neediest students.
Improving the content knowledge of experienced1 teachers as well as providing them with supports and incentives aligned to what matters most (including providing incentives to teach in hard-to-staff schools and high-demand subjects and for improvements in student performance).
Importantly, in so doing, as a nation we must hold true to two key principles: the need to continue to raise academic standards for teachers, while at the same time working to lower barriers that are keeping many talented people out of the teaching profession.
|The Teacher Advancement Program
The Milken Family Foundation developed a program to attract more talented people to the K-12 teaching profession--and keep them there--by making the job more attractive and rewarding. This comprehensive program, called the Teacher Advancement Program or TAP (see http://www.mff.org/tap/tap.taf), provides teachers with career path and advancement opportunities, compensates expert teachers for their skills and responsibilities, restructures school schedules to accommodate teacher-led professional development, introduces competitive hiring practices and pays teachers based on how well they instruct and how much their students learn. These components make the teaching profession more appealing, the job conditions more manageable and the pay for high-quality teachers more generous.
Currently, TAP is being implemented in seven states (Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana and South Carolina) and the entire districts of Eagle County, Colo., and Sumter County, Fla. In fact, the Department of Education supports the program's implementation of TAP in several schools in Arizona, Arkansas and South Carolina. All told, more than 75 campuses are involved in TAP--affecting more than 35,000 students and 2,100 teachers--and that number is expected to grow by the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year.
Results from three years in Arizona and two in South Carolina are encouraging. When comparing year-to-year changes in student achievement, TAP schools outperformed their control counterparts 68 percent of the time. The program's early success can be attributed, at least in part, to significantly improved teaching. Further, despite conflicting research that suggests competition and dissatisfaction increase among teachers involved in performance-pay systems, collegiality and teacher satisfaction have remained strong in these schools. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that TAP helps address the challenge of enticing high-quality teachers to low socioeconomic status schools where they are needed most. By combining the TAP principles in an effective strategy for reform, this program is working to turn teaching from a revolving-door profession into a highly rewarding, vibrant career choice, all while producing measurable achievement gains for students.
What Is a "Highly Qualified Teacher?"
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires that all public school teachers of core academic subjects2 meet the highly qualified requirements of their state by the end of the 2005-2006 school year, and that new teachers in school programs serving high-need student populations (i.e., Title I-targeted assistance programs or schoolwide program schools) meet the highly qualified requirements immediately. To be highly qualified, a teacher must possess at minimum a bachelor's degree, have full state certification and demonstrate subject matter mastery in each subject taught.
For elementary school teachers new to the profession, teachers must demonstrate subject matter mastery by passing a rigorous state test of subject knowledge and teaching skills in reading and language arts, writing, mathematics and other areas of the basic elementary school curriculum. New middle and high school teachers may demonstrate competency by passing a rigorous state test in each subject taught or by holding an academic major or course work equivalent to an academic major (or an advanced degree, advanced certification or credentials).
Experienced teachers (those hired before the start of the 2002-2003 school year) may demonstrate competency by either meeting the requirements for new teachers or by meeting criteria set by the state. NCLB allows each state to create a high, objective, uniform state standard of evaluation (HOUSSE) by setting criteria that:
- Are established by the state for grade-appropriate academic subject matter knowledge and teaching skills.
- Are aligned with challenging state academic content and student achievement standards and developed in consultation with core content specialists, teachers, principals and school administrators.
- Provide objective, coherent information about the teacher's attainment of core content knowledge in the academic subjects in which a teacher teaches.
- Are applied uniformly to all teachers in the same academic subject and the same grade level throughout the state.
- Take into consideration, but are not based primarily on, the time a teacher has been teaching the academic subject.
- Are made available to the public upon request.
The HOUSSE system of evaluation may involve multiple, objective measures of subject matter competency.
Flexibility and New Opportunities for State Leadership
While NCLB outlines a minimum set of requirements related to content knowledge and teaching skills that a highly qualified teacher must meet, it provides the flexibility for each state to develop a definition of highly qualified that is consistent with NCLB as well as with the unique needs of each state. Moreover, the U.S. Department of Education recently announced greater flexibility in three areas, offering new opportunities for state policymakers and administrators to provide leadership in meeting the highly qualified teachers challenge.
The first new area of flexibility recognizes that teachers in small, rural and isolated areas--areas that represent about one-third of the nation's school districts--are often assigned to teach multiple subjects. As such, these teachers face unique challenges in meeting the highly qualified provisions and may need additional time to meet the requirements in all subjects they teach. As long as experienced teachers in eligible districts are highly qualified in at least one subject, they will now have until the end of 2006-2007 to become highly qualified in the additional subjects they teach; newly hired teachers must also meet the highly qualified requirements in one subject, but would have three years after their date of hire to meet the requirements in the other subjects they teach. Furthermore, districts must provide these teachers with the training and support they need to meet the requirements in the extended time.
For science teachers, the Department will allow states the flexibility to use their own certification standards to determine subject-matter competency, rather than requiring it for each science subject. For example, if a state certifies teachers in the general field of science, a science teacher may demonstrate subject-matter competency through a "broad field" test or major. If a state requires certification or licensure in specific science subjects, such as chemistry, biology or physics, the teacher would be required to demonstrate competency in each of the subjects.
The third area of flexibility recently announced assists experienced teachers who teach multiple subjects, particularly teachers in middle schools and those teaching students with special needs. Under the new guidelines, states may streamline their highly qualified teacher evaluation process so that experienced multi-subject teachers can demonstrate that they are highly qualified in each of their subjects through only one process.
Conclusion: An Overview of National Progress
In partnering with states, institutions of higher education, schools and teachers to bring a highly qualified teacher to every class-room, the Department is serious about addressing the teacher quality challenge. As a nation, what progress are we making?
According to HEA Title II data (and detailed in succeeding chapters), over the last three years many states and territories have made progress on a number of fronts. Between 2001 and 2003:
- In recognition of the importance of ensuring significant content knowledge among prospective teachers, states report raising academic standards in certification requirements, including ending emergency certification, as required by law.
- States report having made progress in implementing criteria for assessing teacher preparation program performance.
- States report opening up alternative routes to the classroom for prospective teachers. Many states have approved one or more alternative routes, and several are currently considering, or have proposed, new or additional alternative routes to certification.
Of course, other indicators demand further consideration, investigation and action. For instance:
- Because minimum passing scores for most state academic content assessments for prospective teachers are set below the national averages on these exams, such assessments tend to screen out only the very lowest performing teacher candidates.
- Barriers for teachers pursuing traditional routes to certification and licensure generally have not been lessened.
- The numbers and distribution of teachers on waivers remain problematic. In fact, states report that the problem of underprepared teachers is worse on average in districts that serve large proportions of high-poverty children.
In addressing the remaining challenges, the U.S. Department of Education is committed to doing its part. Chapter 2 highlights the numerous efforts undertaken by the Department during the last year alone to improve the quality of teacher preparation nationwide, while Chapter 3 provides an in-depth look at state progress, including extensive analyses of state activities and examples of promising projects. Chapter 4 concludes this report with a discussion of future opportunities for teacher quality improvement.


text:
Eatonton, Ga. – The Coker Golf Team sits in 13th place after the first two rounds of the Bobcat Invitational at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. Leading the field on the par-70 6,730 course is Columbus State, with host Georgia College & State in second place.
The Cobras shot 308 as a team in the first round, but dropped 16 strokes in round two shooting 292. Leading the Cobras is John LaDow (Pottstown, PA) with a pair of two over 72 rounds, while Jimmy Gilliam (Tyrone, PA) who shot 78 and 72. Chris Marsh (Georgetown, SC) shot 81, 75, followed by Jared Crane (Greenville, SC) with a 77 and an 80 and Diego Polo (Guatemala City, Guatemala) shooting 85 and 73.
Coker will complete the final round of the Bobcat Invitational on Tuesday.


text:
Zombie Buffet is a fast paced yet casual action where the player takes control of an undead fiend seeking revenge for his just or unjust execution. The player will have to infect villagers to build an undead horde in order to take out the buildings in the village while avoiding final, permanent death at the hands of soldiers, priests and even an occasional hero. There is both a tutorial mode for learning about the game and the units as well as a random mode that will generate a new village for those who want to jump straight into the action.
No reviews were found matching the criteria specified. We suggest you try the review list with no filter applied, to browse all available. Join now to share your own content, we welcome creators and consumers alike and look forward to your comments.


text:
Well this might not be a topic for dispute, but Stone Brewing's latest triangular collaboration has quite a label. The beer – El Camino (Un) Real Black Ale.
The new beer is a collaboration between Stone Brewing, 21st Amendment and Firestone Walker, three of California's finest brewers. From a quick look at the ingredients, this new collaboration seems to be a spiced fruit basket of ale.
BevLog, one of our favorites beer law websites, ran a story about the new beer after seeing the label submission run across the TTB. As you probably know, the TTB is responsible for approving the labels of beers sold in the US. The mission is to ensure transparency and safety for the beer consumer.
Check out the label above – and be floored by the contents of this new ale. Ingredients such as chia seed, peppercorns, fennel seed and mission figs are seldom seen on your beer label. In fact, they probably remind you more of your easter lamb than your afternoon ale.
The BevLog did some brief research on the contents: (from their site)
This beer has a rather uncommon and unlikely combination of ingredients. The peppercorns are no great surprise, but the alcohol beverages with chia seeds seem to be few and far between. Wiki reports that chia is an Aztec word for oily, and these seeds contain large amounts of oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. (Un)Real El Camino Black Ale is also brewed with fennel seed and mission figs. It is a collaboration among several brewers and is bottled by Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, California.
It does not appear that this beer was held up in submission to the TTB. But it is likely that it demanded a bit of research over there. Its nice to see brewers continuing to push the envelope with new and exciting formulas.


text:
- Inside Athletics
- Tickets
- Fan Zone
- Media Zone
- Social
- Shop
- Donate Now
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 21, 2009) - A two out double in the top of the ninth by left fielder Troy Mendez (Roswell, Ga.) lifted the ETSU baseball team to a 9-8 win over in-state rival Tennessee Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. as the Bucs completed the season sweep of the Vols.
The win is the fourth straight against Tennessee and the fifth straight this season for the Bucs as they go to 19-19 overall and 9-12 in conference. The Vols fall to 19-23 on the season and 5-13 in the SEC.
ETSU starter Bo Burton (Kingsport, Tenn.) went 5.2 innings in a no decision giving up three runs (two earned) on only two hits with three walks and a career high five strikeouts. Freshman Bo Reeder (Cookeville, Tenn.) picked up his fourth win of the year throwing 1.2 scoreless innings as he got five straight outs to close out the game.
Aaron Tullo (2-6) was tabbed with the loss giving up one run on two hits in 0.2 innings of work.
The Bucs were led offensively by Mendez and first baseman Paul Hoilman (Johnson City, Tenn.) as they both had three hits in the contest and two RBI.
Tennessee took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second as a run came in to score on a slow roller to third by Cody Grisham.
The Bucs answered in the top of the third as Reeder doubled to the gap in left center scoring Garrett May (Roswell, Ga.) to tie the game at 1-all. Later in the inning Reeder came in to score on an error by the Volunteer first baseman Cody Hawn to give the Bucs a 2-1 lead.
In the top of the fifth, Mendez doubled to right center scoring Reeder from first to extend the ETSU lead to 3-1.
The Vols cut into the Buccaneer lead in the bottom of the fifth scoring a run on a P.J. Polk RBI ground out to make the score 3-2.
Cody Brown came in to score on a wild pitch for Tennessee in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game at 3-all.
ETSU regained the lead in the top of the seventh as Mendez came in to score on a pinch hit bunt single by Chris Rankhorn (Gallatin, Tenn.) to give the Buccaneers a 4-3 lead.
Blake Forsythe tied the game at 4-all in the bottom of the seventh with an RBI single up the middle. The Vols took a 5-4 lead later in the inning as Grisham was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring in a run.
Hoilman came up with a huge hit with two outs in the top of the eighth as he doubled down the left field line scoring May and Reeder to give the Bucs a 6-5 lead. Second baseman Ben Allen (Kingsport, Tenn.) added some insurance for ETSU as he doubled in Hoilman to make the score 7-5. Later in the inning, Rankhorn came in to score on a wild pitch to increase the Bucs lead to 8-5.
Tennessee tied the game in the bottom of the eighth on a two-run double by Hawn and a RBI single by Forsythe to bring the score to 8-8.
Mendez put the Bucs back in front in the top of the ninth as he doubled in the right fielder Jacob Fabry (Chattanooga, Tenn.) to give ETSU a 9-8 lead.
The Bucs are back in action tomorrow at 7 p.m. as they host Radford at Cardinal Park in a non-conference game. Please visit www.ETSUBucs.com for more information on ETSU baseball and all other Buccaneer athletic news.
ETSU 9, Tennessee 8 (April 21, 2009 at Knoxville, Tenn.)
ETSU............ 002 010 141 - 9 15 3 (19-19, 9-12 A-Sun)
Pitchers: ETSU - Bo Burton; Dustin Plumlee (6); Darren Caldwell (7); Bo Reeder (8)
UT - Stephen McCray; Will Locante (5); Danny Wiltz (6); Jeff Lockwood (7); Matt Ramsey (7); Bryan Morgado (8); Aaron Tullo (9); Steven Gruver (9)
Win - Bo Reeder (4-3) Loss - Aaron Tullo (2-6)


text:
FedEx, UPS Test Utilimaster Prototype Truck
June 10, 2011 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
With nearly 120,000 of their delivery vehicles trucking around the streets of the world, every gallon of fuel that delivery operators FedEx and UPS can save really adds up.
So they've both turned to a small Northern Indiana company in Wakarusa, Ind., to try something new in the hunt for a better van, easier to operate and cheaper to fuel.
The Indianapolis Star reported that both companies say they may have found at least 35% better fuel mileage with a new 4-cylinder diesel engine and a truck made of lightweight composite materials.
FedEx and UPS are each testing five pre-production versions of the new commercial-duty delivery truck dubbed the Reach by builder Utilimaster and engine supplier Isuzu.
John Marshall, vice president of Utilimaster, said Thursday (June 9) that if the tests continue to prove the promised 35% improvement in mileage, full-scale production of the new vehicle is to begin by late this year.
That could mean hiring an additional 100 to 150 workers at Utilimaster, which now has about 600 workers assembling other vehicles, including versions that are all-electric, hybrids and other types of commercial trucks and vans.
Also, the company is now adding a second shift and needs 100 skilled workers, which is one reason Elkhart County economic development officials said Utilimaster is a bright spot in a region that was formerly at the center of the nation's economic meltdown.
Instead, Utilimaster has invested more than $10 million — none of it granted or lent from the federal government — to prepare designs and a production line to make the new lightweight truck.
FedEx, which also is testing all-electric trucks assembled by Navistar in another plant in Wakarusa, has a goal of improving the overall average mileage of its worldwide fleet by 20 percent by 2020, said spokeswoman Deborah Willig. The company also is using some trucks modified with hybrid fuel systems by Utilimaster.
"We're trying several technologies to see if it would be a good move," she said.
It may be telling that a scale model of the new Utilimaster/Isuzu composite Reach sits in the lobby of the FedEx world headquarters in Memphis, Tenn.
Marshall said the Reach uses a chassis and 150-horsepower clean-diesel engine from Japan's Isuzu.
Most commercial-grade diesels are fuel-gulping 8-cylinder engines. In typical delivery vans, they may yield 5 to 10 miles per gallon.
Marshall said Isuzu has provided the only 4-cylinder commercial-grade diesel available for use in the Reach, which cuts the weight and helps raise the fuel economy to about 15 miles a gallon.
"We brought both of the companies (FedEx and UPS) in at an early stage of the design process two years ago to get their needs upfront," he said. "They wanted a vehicle that was long-lasting, reliable and gets good fuel economy."
The result is more aerodynamic, and it looks a little different on the street from the usual FedEx and UPS vans. It is designed with the durability of 300,000 miles or, say, 10 years of service.
The production versions — available to the public late this year at 400 Isuzu dealers nationwide — also have been designed for businesses such as plumbers, florists and bakeries, Marshall said. Selling price has not been announced, but he said it will be similar to competitors.
The prototype truck is slightly smaller and carries about 4,200 pounds, compared with 4,800 pounds in the typical mainstay delivery vans.
FedEx is testing its Reach vans in Arkansas, Tennessee and Michigan, while UPS has them on the roads of Arizona, Georgia, Nebraska, New York and Michigan.
"This technology is available to us today," said Dale Spencer, director of engineering at UPS. "We don't have to worry about plugging it in or getting propane or CNG (compressed natural gas.)"


text:
Whether gas turbine (GT) engines are used for aircraft propulsion or for ground-based power generation, they involve sophisticated subsystems that 'turn' (compressors and turbines) and 'burn' (combustors). The goal with GT engines is to provide the rated power with maximum fuel efficiency and uptime reliability, while not exceeding government-regulated levels of emissions.
While separately each GT subsystem must be designed for maximum performance, together they must also be designed to work harmoniously to ensure the entire GT engine system functions as intended.
Trying to find an optimal balance between these competing objectives and constraints is a task very well-suited to CFD simulation and automated design space exploration.
In this educational webcast, the 1st of a 3-part series, presenters share several case studies where STAR-CCM+ was used to show the advantages of simulating GT engines:
Within the series, experts employ STAR-CCM+ to go even deeper into the technical details associated with how gas turbine subsystems that turn and burn can be simulated more accurately and efficiently.


text:
How I Met Your Mother (US - DVD R1)
Jonathan watches The Complete Season Seven of the popular series..
With both a baby and a wedding on the way, change is in the air and awesomeness abounds in the hilariously unpredictable Season Seven of How I Met Your Mother. As Marshall and Lily move away to start their family, Ted continues the search for the woman of his dreams. Meanwhile, Robin reveals a shocking secret and special guest star Katie Holmes joins the fun in the long-awaited return of the Slutty Pumpkin! And, wedding bells are ringing at last for confirmed bachelor Barney, but why is he wearing that ridiculous ducky tie, and just who is the "lucky" lady? (From the Fox synopsis)
How I Met Your Mother is one of those sitcoms I've always enjoyed with some reservations. Despite an outdated laugh track, lots of forced callbacks and some really uninspired guest star appearances, How I Met Your Mother stays afloat on the sheer likability of its five leads. Josh Radnor (whose indie filmmaking efforts I have yet to explore) makes a likable and relatable character out of Ted Mosby. Alyson Hannigan and Jason Segel have wonderful chemistry as Marshall and Lily. I wasn't crazy about Cobie Smulder's presence in The Avengers but I've always liked her on this show as Robin. Most of the humor that revolves around her Canadian heritage and her father raising her as a boy hits the mark. Against all odds, I still find Neil Patrick Harris's Barney Stinson character to be a riot. Even when his schtick grows tiresome, Harris's delivery makes the material work.
Season Seven features more of the same type of humor that fans have come to expect from the series, but it does feel like the show is relying on a lot more gimmickry to keep the viewer watching than it has in the past. This season has an excess of flash-forward and signposting narration. A lot of the humor is starting to feel stale too. There are a lot of internal monologues, which I've never found funny in this show. There's a slew of guest stars that didn't do anything for me. Martin Short wasn't given anything funny to work with and Kal Penn's character was sadly boring. Wayne Brady makes another appearance on the show but it doesn't stand out. It's unfortunate to see some real comedic talents go to waste.
This season does have its highlights though. There's a particularly hilarious episode where Barney makes a bet with Lily that he can perform every trick that their Japanese steak house server can do. If he wins, he gets to see Lily topless. If he loses, he has to wear a hokey duck tie for a year. If you can't tell from the caps or the fact that this DVD set is called "the ducky tie edition", he loses, but the way events unfold to seal his fate are an example of the show at its very best. The season also ends on a high note. Without spoiling anything, it starts to bring some of the main characters arcs to a close in a nice way. Supposedly season eight is going to be the final season of the series, and it's about time. On one hand you can feel the shows antics becoming stale in this latest season, but the longer this show goes on, the more it turns into this long-winded story of a guy who cannot get his life together. It's time to bring it to a close, and I'm glad the writers are aware of this.
Fox brings this season to DVD with a relatively good transfer. For some reason season four was the only one that got the Blu-ray treatment, so this standard definition release is likely the best we'll get. There are noticeable compression artefacts, like blocking, throughout the season. It is mostly confined to darker areas of the pictures where it is not a major distraction. This is likely due to the fact that approximately 3 hours of material are crammed onto each of these DVD-9 discs. Its understandable from an economic standpoint, but it doesn't make for the most pristine image. Other than compression issues, this image holds up just as good as any other modern DVD release. I've got no complaints about color or the level of detail present here. The image is consistent with previous season releases, so fans that have been buying those and enjoying them have nothing to worry about here.
There isn't a whole lot to say about the audio in How I Met Your Mother. It is a modest sitcom that is probably only in 5.1 because that is today's standard. There is really no need for the extra channels, and the sound design doesn't really make any use of it. I noticed a few instances of ambient noise in the rear channels, and there is some light rain in one of the outdoor scenes that makes use of them too, but that is about it. The soundtrack will sometimes utilize the front stereo speakers, opening up the front of the room nicely, but for the most part everything sticks to the center channel. Dialogue, which is the primary focus here, sounds perfectly fine and is very easy to make out in the mix.
There are three Audio Commentaries spread out over the set. On the first disc there is a commentary for the episode 'The Best Man' with writers/producers Carter Bays and Craig Thomas. On the second disc there is one for 'The Drunk Train' with production staff members Craig Gerard and Matthew Zinman. On the last disc there is one for 'Karma' with Neil Patrick Harris and actress Becki Newton. There also Deleted Scenes spread out over the three discs, making for approximately 12 minutes of deleted footage in total.
Neil Patrick Harris Gets His Star (04:32) is a delightful short look at Neil Patrick Harris getting a star on the Walk of Fame. He is given admiring speeches by Jason Segel and Joss Whedon, then talks himself for a bit. Guest Star Powers (3:32) is a goofy little segment with some of the shows guest stars like Chris Elliot, Kal Penn, Weird Al and Wayne Brady. They're asked to show off any special talents they have, and none of them end up being particularly special. Didn't get a laugh out of me but if you find these people funny you might find it worth a watch.
How We Wrote Your Mother: The True Stories Behind some of HIMYM's Bits (09:48) is an informative little segment where executive producers and writers discuss some of the writing process for the show and how some episodes were inspired by the lives of the writers. Basically, if a plot in the show involved alcohol, it probably came from a writer's personal experiences. One plot line was inspired by something that happened to Neil Patrick Harris, and they talk with him on set as he describes the real story.
How We Make Your Mother (09:05) is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the season's final episode. There's some interview footage and some on-set footage, as well as a look into one of the shows special effects. There's some wardrobe footage too. It's an enjoyable but brief look at the on-set environment. Last but not least is the Gag Reel (04:42), which is probably my favorite thing on this DVD set. The cast members seem to have a ball making this show, and watching them mess around, laugh during takes, and even break pieces of the set in one instance is a lot of fun. The older season's gag reels are really enjoyable too.
Season Seven of How I Met Your Mother has some great moments, but more often than not it feels like the shows humor has outstayed its welcome. Thankfully the writers are wrapping it up in Season Eight, which I'll happily watch out of adoration for the talented cast. After seven long seasons they've established a chemistry with one another that few shows can achieve, and they can make the most of some stale writing. Fans who have bought previous seasons of the show will get more of the same here. The AV is good for a standard definition release, and there's plenty of enjoyable extras including another hilarious gag reel.
Review by Jonathan Hogberg
Existing Posts
Dairy products???
Legen... wait for it.
How We Make Your Mother sounds like a disturbing extra I could do without watching.
Disc Details
Release Date: 2nd October 2012
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Extras: Neil Patrick Harris Gets His Star, Guest Star Powers, How We Wrote Your Mother, How We Make Your Mother, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, Audio Commentary on Select Episodes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Various
Cast: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan
Genre: Comedy and Romance
Length: 516 minutes
7Review Guide
Follow our updates
Hot Reviews
Candyman: Collector's Edition US - BD RA District 9 UK - BD Interceptor, The UK - DVD R2 Fright Night UK - DVD R2 | BD RB The Ghost Lovers UK - BD RB
Horrific Reviews
Bloodrayne II: Deliverance UK - DVD R2 Ring Two, The UK - DVD R2 Sheitan US - DVD R1 Dracula US - DVD R1 Strip Nude For Your Killer US - BD
Hot Easter Eggs
Evil Dead: Limited Edition US - DVD R1 Sideways UK - DVD R2 Ali G - Aiii! UK - DVD R2 Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Two UK - BD Van Wilder US - DVD R1
Most Talked About
Halloween (2018) US - DVD R1 | BD RA Venom US - DVD R1 | BD RA Cloverfield Paradox, The US - DVD R1 | BD RA Suspiria (2018) US - DVD R1 | BD RA The Super US - DVD R1 | BD RA


text:
To provide expert, comprehensive services in southeastern Michigan that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges so they are successful in their communities.
We dream of a day when all children and adults are safe and have loving, strong families with the community support they need to make a unique contribution to the world.
Due to the nature of the work we do, Judson Center upholds the privacy of the children, adults and families we serve. Therefore, photos and names may be changed to protect identity.


text:
You'd think "coming out" to my family would get rid of that feeling, wouldn't you? Well, guess what? Unless your family, friends and community let you be yourself, the feeling of being two different people doesn't go away. All this week I've dreamed about yelling at various people, just letting everything out. And people wonder why I'm so tired all the time.
I can't remember if I already posted this. I did a search for my name and it didn't turn up, so here goes:
Posted by Category: Miscellaneous Blog Entries, Throne of Thought
The following post was originally a letter to The Thinking Atheist. It expresses my frustration at not being able to be myself, of having to compartmentalize my life. It sucks SO much.
Dear Thinking Atheist,
I listened to your "Facepalm" podcast on YouTube and nearly every story resonated with me.
I grew up in a fundamentalist Christian home and attended a fundamentalist Christian school and church. I was never allowed to have contact with anyone who believed differently. Disbelieving was not an option. Until I was in college it never occurred to me that there was any other way to live.
Ridding myself of Christian dogma has been a long, painful process. At one point my mother tried to have me committed to a mental institution, insisting I was possessed by a demon. It doesn't get much weirder than that and yet it actually happened. Sometimes I can hardly believe it myself. I am so full of facepalm moments it's a bloody wonder I don't have a permanent hand-shaped depression gouged into my forehead.
I was a so-called "new atheist" before it was cool…wait, is it cool? No, I guess it isn't. My bad. Anyway, I came out of the closet not long after the 2001 terrorist attacks. This was before the wave of atheist books so I braved the fallout completely alone. And what a fallout it was!
During the past couple of years I've grown weary of fighting. I used to have some "controversial" bumper stickers and a Darwin fish on my bumper. Local residents would road rage and tailgate me. I was never sure if it was just crazy people acting crazy or if it was some kind of reaction to the bumper stickers or Darwin fish. Then my car was vandalized twice.
On the eve of election 2004, someone stole my Kerry 2004 bumper sticker. I had anticipated this. All my bumper stickers were magnetic and had the words, "Thou shalt not steal" written on the back. Apparently, it was enough to make the bumper sticker thief quit in mid-theft—temporarily guilt-ridden—because only one sticker was missing.
Some time later, my car broke down and I had to park it in a church parking lot overnight: bad part of town for my poor atheist car. Of course, around here pretty much everywhere is a "bad part of town" for my poor atheist car. During the night the Darwin fish got up and walked away. Now, I know for a fact natural selection doesn't work on inanimate objects. That fish undoubtedly had some help, most likely in the form of a religious nut ironically gifted with legs by his tetrapod ancestors.
I gave up and removed the remaining stickers. The tailgating incidents have stopped. Obviously, advertising beliefs via car in this area is a very bad idea. I'm not like Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins. I can't fight my family and my entire community. I've started keeping my beliefs to myself because it has become too exhausting and nerve-wracking to do otherwise.
Like the religious nuts, I now compartmentalize my life. My normal, everyday self is "Galadriel" (not my real alternate screen name). My evil twin is Atheist in FundyLand. (BTW, I'm still not sure I want to be associated with myself, so please don't expose these two aliases together. Pick one and go with it. )
I've tried very hard to make Galadriel likeable and non-confrontational. Atheist in FundyLand says what Galadriel would rather not say and sometimes gets into arguments neither Galadriel nor Atheist in FundyLand wants to finish. Atheist in FundyLand started a blog at http://www.atheistinfundyland.com , but Galadriel isn't sure she wants to deal with religious shit anymore. The blog has sat untended for quite some time now.
Meanwhile, Galadriel goes about her daily business, trying hard not to upset her family and the locals. The only problem is Galadriel loves fossils and natural history. Fundamentalists do not love fossils and natural history. Galadriel likes to make and wear fossilized shark-tooth necklaces. They are so striking—sorry, but they really are—people always ask about them. So, Galadriel, being passionate and full of knowledge, explains that the 2-inch megalodon shark tooth around her neck is approximately 5 million years old.
At this point, the eyes of the person who made the mistake of asking start to glaze over.
Carcharocles megalodon was a giant shark from the Eocene and Pleistocene epochs that actively hunted and ate whales. Instead of learning more about the shark or the necklace (which I made), the questioner insists the Earth is only ten thousand years old. I try to explain the various kinds of radiometric dating, specifically that of the radioactive isotope of potassium, which decays into argon. The half life of radioactive potassium is long enough to accurately date earth's rich past of volcanic eruptions and the fossils buried above and below these eruptions.
The questioner tells me scientists have learned the carbon in potassium decays at a much faster rate than previously thought. (Facepalm)
The carbon in potassium? Carbon and potassium are elements. I'm no scientist, but I'm pretty sure the atomic weights of each pretty much rule out the possibility of potassium decaying into carbon or vice versa.
(Yes, I borrowed from another blog entry. Sue me.)
These creationists act like I should feel blessed to learn the truth. One went on to explain that gravity is an electromagnetic force and that Earth's gravity used to be much less than today. That's why the dinosaurs could walk around without remaining submerged in water. (WTF does Earth's gravity have to do with evolution????)
Galadriel tries to move on with her life. She really does. She is tired of fighting it out with the creationists and religious nuts. So instead of engaging, Galadriel runs. And she wonders whether, in order to maintain peace in her heart, Atheist in FundyLand must die. Even if Atheist in FundyLand becomes a memory, the fossils Galadriel loves remain. She wears them every day. They've become her trademark. There will always be a fossil around her neck and there will always be some hapless creationist who asks about it. What should Galadriel do?
Galadriel…or Atheist in FundyLand?
Views: 419
Primate teeth, huh? I'm not sure how available those are. I read about a new find in Uganda: a 20-million-year-old ape. I didn't know the ape lineage went back that far, although it makes sense. 10 million years ago there were a lot more ape species than there are now.
I doubt there are real teeth of our ancestors available, considering how rare they are. Maybe casts are available.
I was just thinking it would be a closer relative...rather than a reptile or fish. I doubt I could afford such a thing anyway. Unless it was a cast, like you mentioned. Even then, museum gift shops can be ridiculously PRICEY...ha. I'm picturing it sold at Natural History Museums but somebody could start an interesting jewelry line....start-up capitalist venture, anyone??
Actually, I have such a fossil jewelry store (Internet only). It's a new venture and I'm still getting my feet wet. "Galadriel" owns that store. Atheist in FundyLand occasionally pops out and tells young-Earth creationists they are batshit crazy. I did that to a fundy geology / fossil store owner. Luckily I was able to go back in her store and pretend I didn't say, "People who can't change their minds scare me."
So far I've offered fossilized shark teeth, ammonites and mastodon ivory. People seem to like megalodon-tooth and great-white-tooth necklaces the best so far. All shark teeth are fossilized, so don't worry about extant species. The youngest fossils I have are 3 million years old or so.
Right now I'm working on the CUTEST baby megalodon tooth. It's only about an inch long. The tooth is black and I'm complementing it with turquoise bone hairpipes, black glass pony beads and pewter spacers. It looks especially cute after working with a few rather large meg teeth (for jewelry).
If anyone is sincerely interested, I can PM the store URL. I don't want to be associated with myself just yet. ;)
BTW, I do custom work. So far that's been my forte. I'm making a custom hatband for a guy right now. I just finished two custom megalodon-tooth necklaces.
I'm a rock collector too!
(My bumper sticker says: What Schools Need is a Moment of Science.)
Who can argue with THAT?
Evolvefish.com has some great selections that may be a bit more 'muted' in their messages than the Darwin Fish. Comical ones too. The subtle approach is okay.
Perhaps a little flippancy in an answer could help you out.
"The religious community may only be 10K years old, but the world outside is far older."
It's difficult to live in such an environment, and sometimes the consequences may seem to outweigh one's convictions to do so. My family survived for a time amidst some seriously oppressive religionists, and we're okay. I suggest Galadriel maintain, and be known for her steadfastness in conviction.
...and post here occasionally to let us know how things are going. Make the best of lemons and bananas. -- a smoothie!
© 2018 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: The Nexus Group. Powered by


text:
As the government shutdown takes off its shoes and makes itself at home, media outlets have been going wild to get the scoop. Heather Gerken, Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of The Democracy Index: Why Our Election System Is Failing and How to Fix It, is set to appear on Moyers & Company to speak about the shutdown and how the government will be affected by it.
A preview of the show can be found here, and the official description for the show can be found below.
This week, as the government shutdown continues, the Supreme Court began its new term and justices heard arguments in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission. The case has been billed as the successor to the court's Citizens United decision in 2010 that gave corporations, unions, and the wealthy the opportunity to pour vast and often anonymous amounts of cash into political campaigns. The new case challenges caps on how much individual donors can give to candidates and political parties and could raise the amount to more than $3.25 million.
This week on Moyers & Company (check local listings), Bill Moyers talks with Yale Law School election and constitutional law professor Heather Gerken who warns that McCutcheon has the potential to be even worse than Citizens United. Political parties pay attention to the people with money, and as the non-partisan Sunlight Foundation reports, most of the funding for congressional and presidential campaigns comes from the top one percent of the one percent of the rich – "the elite class that serves as gatekeepers of public office in the United States."
Moyers & Company airs weekly on public television. Viewers can find local tune-in information on our site. http://billmoyers.com/schedule/


text:
Colville advances to Bi-District baseball tourney
Indians faced Cascade in loser-out on TuesdayAfter losing to eventual District 7 1A champion Chewelah at home last Tuesday, 6-1, Colville High (10-7) rebounded on Saturday to post a 7-4 win over Newport and advance to Tuesday's Bi-District loser-out game at Moses Lake against Cascade (Leavenworth). The game was scheduled for 3:30 p.m.A Colville win on Tuesday over the Kodiaks (14-6) would propel the Indians into the double elimination Bi-District Tournament proper at Wenatchee High School on Saturday.CHS head coach Boo Morrison said he was planning to start Kettle Falls transfer Ryan Hartinger on the mound against Cascade.Indians hope to get another meeting with Chewelah"I think we have a great shot," Morrison said on Monday as his Indians prepared for the Caribou-Trail League power. Cascade and third-seeded Colville have one common opponent on their 2012 schedule—Connell. The Indians split with Connell in their season openers back in March, while CTL No. 2 Cascade beat Connell 7-5.A win over Cascade would get Colville another date with NEA rival Chewelah Saturday at Wenatchee High School (noon).A win would propel the Indians into the championship game at 4 p.m. A loss would mean a winner-to-regional, loser-out game at 4 p.m. at Eastmont High School (East Wenatchee).Three teams from the Bi-District Tournament between the top three teams from the NEA (Chewelah, Lakeside and Colville) and the top three from the Caribou-Trail League will advance to the regional tournament.Top-seeded Cashmere (20-0, 15-0) has been dominant in the CTL this spring. Unbelievably, the Bulldogs have allowed only seven runs all season long. Of those seven runs, only three have been earned. In 15 CTL games this spring, Cashmere has allowed only two runs to cross the plate.Needless to say, Cashmere's pitching has been dominant. Starting pitchers Colton Loomis and Trenton Johnson both won easily in the Bulldogs' regular-season-ending sweep of Cascade last week. The wins clinched Cashmere's fourth straight CTL title. DISTRICT RECAPColville simply didn't have it at home last Wednesday against hot Chewelah. Chewelah's Cody Sweat went the distance, scattering five Colville hits. Calvin Connell went 4-4 for Chewelah and was pretty much the offensive show. He drove in three runs."Chewelah is playing very well right now," Morrison said. "They have gotten hot at the right time."Morrison bemoaned the fact that his young Indians simply couldn't come up with the clutch hits off Sweat when they needed them. CHS stranded 12 base-runners.CHS loaded the bases with no one out in the first, but managed only one run."It's hard to win when you can't get the clutch hit and only score one run," Morrison said.Poor outingSenior right-hander Sam Sprague started for Colville. He scattered seven hits and didn't walk anyone. Sprague also didn't get much help from his defense (four errors).He got relief help from Hartinger and Hegney.Morrison was impressed with Sweat and his ability to keep the CHS offense off balance."We was tough on us," Morrison said of Sweat. "He was just wild enough to keep us guessing. He really had our number."In a must-win situation Saturday against Newport (8-11), Colville did enough to get the job done. The Indians took an early 1-0 lead with a run in the bottom of the first inning at Nine Mile Falls.Behind starter Lukyn Holling, Colville plated four runs in the third inning to give the Indians a 5-0 lead.All-League catcher J.R. Henry got the inning started with a single. Fellow all-league pick Sprague was aboard after getting hit by a pitch. DH Colton Davis then laced an RBI single that scored Henry. Daulton Streibeck followed with an RBI single that scored Sprague.Hartinger singled and Jessie Morrison drilled a two-RBI single that plated Hartinger and Streibeck.CHS was able to weather a three-run Newport sixth inning.Hartinger and Morrison had three hits apiece and Henry and Sprague had two hits in the win over the Grizzlies.