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Posted on 3/1/2011
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SBHE Hears Accountability Measures Report, Begins Discussion of Outcomes-Based Funding
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota University System institutions provide access to high-quality, affordable higher education as demonstrated by the annual
Accountability Measures Repor
t established in state legislation as the primary tool for evaluating the system's success.
Presented at today's State Board of Higher Education meeting at Bismarck (N.D.) State College, the 2010 report reflects measurement expectations established in law in 2001 by the Legislative Assembly with input from the State Board of Higher Education and the Roundtable on Higher Education. The measures have been modified over time and now include 39 indicators of the University System's performance.
"The many measures reported on in this document demonstrate the University System's continued dedication to affordability, accessibility, fiscal responsibility, academic quality and responsiveness to the private sector," said Bill Goetz, NDUS chancellor. "In so many ways, the
2010 Accountability Measures Report
reflects our commitment to the success of our students and our state."
"North Dakotans can be proud of our statewide system of public higher education," said Jon Backes, SBHE president. "The University System performs at a very high level, and the
Accountability Measures Repor
t provides a detailed perspective on the system's effectiveness. Third-party evaluators have said consistently over the past several years that North Dakota has one of the most productive state systems of higher education in the nation. This report provides the proof."
Highlights of the 2010 report follow, including numbers, titles and brief descriptions of several key accountability measures:
EE2 - Performance on Nationally Recognized Exams:
NDUS college and university students meet or exceed the national average on most nationally recognized exams.
EE6 - Employer-Reported Satisfaction with Recent Graduates
: Employers are, on average, very satisfied with the skills and knowledge they rated as very important.
EE4 - Student-Reported Satisfaction:
NDUS colleges and universities are meeting student expectations in most areas.
ED4 - Research Expenditures:
Research grew by 26 percent between FY 2006 and FY 2010 with $201.1 million in research expenditures in FY 2010.
AS2 - Affordability of Tuition and Fees to Lowest Income Families:
In 2009, the percentage of median family income required to pay for college at NDUS research, four-year and two-year institutions was lower than the national averages.
FR6 - Operating and Contributed Income Ratio:
In FY 2010, the NDUS generated 72 percent of its total revenues, either internally from fees for services or externally from gifts, grants and contracts.
ED3 - Workforce Training:
In FY 2010, 1,510 businesses were served by TrainND, North Dakota's workforce training system, and 11,644 employees were trained.
ED5 - Workforce Training Satisfaction:
Businesses reported a 99.2 percent FY 2010 workforce training satisfaction level. Employees who received training reported a 99 percent satisfaction level during the same time period.
To view the North Dakota University System's 2010 Accountability Measures Report, go to
Also, consistent with SBHE action in January 2010, the SBHE reviewed and discussed steps to consider for implementation of an outcomes-based funding component, including the importance of working with the executive and legislative branches to build a consensus on the measures. Outcomes-based funding rewards institutions for improvements in attaining specific goals, such as increasing student retention between the freshman and sophomore year of college or increasing the number of certificates and degrees awarded.
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The Dual VESA Mount bracket enables a Wyse cloud client to be mounted to a wall or onv most VESA compliant mounting surfaces and monitors. Both VESA 75 mm and 100 mm mounting patterns are supported. The mounting bracket consists of two (2) pieces. The largest bracket piece attaches to the mounting surface using the VESA mounting patterns. User-supplied hardware must be used that can withstand a force of 25 pounds (11.35 kilograms). The cloud client is inserted in a vertical position and cables are attached. The smaller bracket piece attaches to the VESA compliant mounting monitor. The monitor-bracket and mounted wall-bracket pieces are then joined with the provided four (4) thumb screws.
Wyse models that use the Dual VESA Mount bracket:
Use the following instructions to mount the cloud client:
1. Attach the largest bracket to the mounting surface (a swing arm mount is shown). The mounting surface can have either the VESA 75 mm or 100 mm mounting pattern. The bracket should be placed upright as shown. Secure the bracket with proper user-supplied hardware that can withstand a force of 25 pounds (11.35 kilograms).
Note: If installing on a hollow wall, any standard anchoring method may be used, such as screws, butterfly anchors, or expansion bolts.
Figure 1: Installing the brackets
2. Remove the cloud client from its horizontal or vertical stand. Insert vertically and slide it into the mounted bracket using the pre-assembled guide rails until it clicks into place (Tx0 is shown).
Note: The cloud client's power button will be at or near the top on the opposite side.
Figure 2: Inserting the cloud client
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3. If you have mounted the cloud client bracket to a wall, now is the most convenient time to attach all desired connections to the cloud client. (Do not plug the power adapter's AC power cable to an electrical outlet until the bracket is fully assembled.)
Figure 3: Attaching the connection
4. Position the remaining bracket on the monitor as shown to match a set of mounting holes. Both VESA 75 mm and 100 mm mounting patterns are supported. The bracket should be placed with the turned edge on top (pointing downward). Secure with four (4) user-supplied screws (do not overtighten).
Figure 4: Assembling the brackets
5. To assemble the two brackets together, face the mounted monitor-bracket towards the mounted wall-bracket. Lift the monitor-bracket a little higher than the wall-bracket, and tipping it forward at the top, guide it downward so that the monitor-bracket's turned edge hooks over the wall bracket's raised edge.
Figure 5 : Assembling the two brackets
6. Line up the screws holes of the bracket pieces (two on top and two on bottom) and secured with four (4) four thumb screws provided
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Figure 6: Lining up the screws
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Arizona Cardinals:
75 Levi Brown, OT, Penn State (Granby High): Started; 1 tackle (on interception); committed holding penalty that was declined.
-- OL Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech: On injured reserve.
16 Tre Gray, WR, Richmond: Reserve; no stats.
87 Jeff King, TE, Va. Tech: Did not play.
82 Mike Leach, LS, William and Mary: Reserve; did long snapping.
51 Paris Lenon, LB, Richmond: Did not play.
28 Greg Toler, DB, St. Paul's: Reserve; no stats.
34 Ryan Williams, RB, Va. Tech (Stonewall Jackson High in Manassas): Did not play.
Atlanta Falcons:
90 Lawrence Sidbury, DL, Richmond: Reserve; 1 tackle; committed 5-yard offside penalty.
44 Jason Snelling, RB, U.Va. (L.C. Bird High): Did not play.
Baltimore Ravens:54 Darryl Blackstock, LB, U.Va. (Heritage High): Reserve; no stats.
6 Tyrod Taylor, QB, Va. Tech (Hampton High): Reserve; 8 of 17 for 64 yards; sacked for 11-yard loss; 57.0 passer rating; 5 carries for 51 yards.
Buffalo Bills:
83 Mike Caussin, TE, James Madison (West Springfield High): Not active.
17 David Clowney, WR, Va. Tech: Reserve; targeted 4 times; 1 catch for 24 yards; committed 10-yard holding penalty.
39 Cris Hill, CB, Va. Tech (Highland Springs High); 2 tackles; committed 44-yard penalty for pass interference, ensuring Redskins' victory.
52 Arthur Moats, LB, James Madison (Churchland High): Started; 3 tackles.
42 Justin Rogers, DB, Richmond: Not active.
Carolina Panthers:
50 James Anderson, LB, Va. Tech (Deep Creek High): Started; no stats.
18 Lamont Bryant, WR, Morgan State (Denbigh High): Reserve; no stats.
21 Brandon Hogan, CB, West Virginia (Osbourn High): Not active.
32 Josh Vaughan, RB, Richmond (Hermitage High): Reserve; 1 carry for minus-1 yard; targeted twice; 1 catch for 6 yards.
Chicago Bears:
Xavier Adibi, LB, Va. Tech (Phoebus High): Signed as free agent after first preseason game.
79 Ronnie Cameron, DT, Old Dominion: Reserve; no stats. Then released.
78 Nate Collins, DT, U.Va.: Reserve; 3 tackles, including 1 sack for 9-yard loss; 1 QB hit.
Cincinnati Bengals:
30 Cedric Peerman, RB, U.Va. (William Campbell High): Reserve; recovered blocked punt in end zone for touchdown; 7 carries for 30 yards, including 1-yard TD.
Cleveland Browns:
65 Ronnie Cameron, DT, Old Dominion: Picked up on waivers Tuesday after being cut by Bears.
Dallas Cowboys:
81 Danny Coale, WR, Va. Tech: Did not play.
95 Sean Lissemore, DT, William and Mary: Started; no stats.
85 Kevin Ogletree, WR, U.Va.: Started; targeted once; 1 catch for 12 yards; committed holding penalty that was declined.
89 John Phillips, TE, U.Va.: Did not play.
38 Eddie Whitley, S, Va. Tech (Norview High): Reserve; 2 tackles.
Denver Broncos:
Detroit Lions:
8 R.J. Archer, QB, William and Mary (Albemarle High): Did not play.
31 Don Carey, DB, Norfolk State (Booker T. Washington High): Did not play.
52 Justin Durant, LB, Hampton U.: Started; no stats.
49 Alex Gottlieb, TE, William and Mary: Reserve; no stats.
75 Edmon McClam, DE, Old Dominion; Reserve; 5 tackles; defended 1 pass.
39 Ricardo Silva, DB, Hampton U.: Reserve; 4 tackles (1 for loss); committed 15-yard personal foul.
Green Bay Packers:
11 Jarrett Boykin, WR, Va. Tech; Reserve; targeted 6 times; 3 catches for 21 yards; also targeted on incomplete 2-point conversion attempt.
-- Jaymes Brooks, G, Va. Tech (Denbigh High): Cut Aug. 8.
32 Micah Pellerin, DB, Hampton U.: Reserve; 1 tackle.
Houston Texans:
76 Duane Brown, OT, Va. Tech (Hermitage High): Started; no stats.
63 D.J. Bryant, LB, James Madison: Reserve; 1 tackle (sack for 12-yard loss).
20 Rashad "Roc" Carmichael, DB, Va. Tech: Reserve; 1 tackle (on kickoff).
17 Shayne Graham, K, Va. Tech (Pulaski High): Reserve; kicked 20- and 37-yard field goals; kickoffs of 65 (touchback), 63 and 62 yards; 1 tackle (on kickoff).
43 Jonathan Grimes, RB, William and Mary: Reserve; 9 carries for 37 yards, including 3-yard touchdown; targeted once; 1 catch for 18 yards; 1 tackle (on kickoff).
8 Matt Schaub, QB, U.Va.: Started; 3 of 6 for 52 yards, 1 interception, 40.3 passer rating.
Indianapolis Colts:
41 Antoine Bethea, DB, Howard (Denbigh High): Started; no stats.
30 David Caldwell, DB, William and Mary: Reserve; 1 tackle.
53 Kavell Conner, LB, Clemson (Manchester High): Started; 4 tackles; 1 QB hit.
32 Darren Evans, RB, Va. Tech: Reserve; 8 carries for 25 yards, including 1-yard touchdown; 1 fumble (recovered by Andre Smith).
81 Andre Smith, TE, Va. Tech: Reserve; recovered fumble by Evans.
Jacksonville Jaguars:
90 Andre Branch, DE, Clemson (Varina High): Started; 1 tackle.
12 Mike Brown, WR, Liberty U. (Monticello High): Reserve; targeted once; no catches; 3 punt returns for 8 yards; 1 kickoff return for 17 yards; fumbled 2 times, losing 1 and recovering 1; 1 tackle after fumbling.
21 Derek Cox, DB, William and Mary: Started; no stats.
23 Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty: Started; 12 carries for 56 yards.
75 Eugene Monroe, OT, U.Va.: Started; no stats.
Kansas City Chiefs:
76 Branden Albert, OT, U.Va.: Started at LT; no stats.
24 Brandon Flowers, DB, Va. Tech: Did not play.
70 David Mims, OL, Va. Union: Reserve; no stats.
Miami Dolphins:
61 Will Barker, OT, U.Va.: Reserve; no stats.
Minnesota Vikings:
20 Chris Cook, DB, U.Va.: Started; no stats.
12 Percy Harvin, WR, Florida (Landstown High): Did not play.
67 Austin Pasztor, G, U.Va.: Reserve; no stats.
New England Patriots:
48 Danny Aiken, LS, U.Va.: Reserve; did long snapping; 1 tackle (on punt).
21 Ras-I Dowling, DB, U.Va. (Deep Creek High): Reserve; 1 tackle; defended 1 pass.
51 Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee (Kecoughtan High): Started; 4 tackles; defended 2 passes.
New Orleans Saints:
74 Jermon Bushrod, OT, Towson (King George High): Started; committed 10-yard holding penalties on consecutive plays.
New York Giants:
44 Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Marshall (Graham High): Started; 4 carries for 12 yards; targeted once; 1 carry for 7 yards.
99 Chris Canty, DE, U.Va.: Did not play.
36 Jayron Hosley, CB, Va. Tech: Reserve; 2 tackles (including a sack for 3-yard loss); 1 QB hit; 3 punt returns for 34 yards; lost 1 fumble on muffed catch; committed 10-yard offensive holding penalty on punt.
79 Martin Parker, DT, Richmond: Reserve; 3 tackles; forced a fumble that was negated by offensive holding; injured in fourth quarter. Out for season; needs surgery to repair a herniated disk.
52 Clint Sintim, LB, U.Va. (Gar-Field High): Did not play.
98 Adrian Tracy, DE, William and Mary (Potomac Falls High): Reserve; 2 tackles, including sack for 12-yard loss; 1 QB hit; forced fumble that resulted in takeaway; committed 5-yard offside penalty.
34 David Wilson, RB, Va. Tech (George Washington High of Danville): Reserve; 7 carries for team-high 43 yards; targeted twice; 2 catches for 26 yards; 2 kickoff returns for 76 yards; 1 tackle (after fumble lost by Hosley).
New York Jets:
94 Marcus Dixon, DE, Hampton U.: Reserve; 1 tackle (a shared sack); 1 QB hit.
93 Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton U.: Started; 2 tackles.
83 Dedrick Epps, TE, U. of Miami (Huguenot High): Reserve; no stats.
60D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, U.Va.: Started; no stats.
Oakland Raiders:
38 Rashawn Jackson, RB, U.Va.: Reserve; 3 carries for 8 yards; targeted twice; 2 catches for 8 yards.
73 Ed Wang, T, Va. Tech (Stone Bridge High): Reserve; no stats.
Philadelphia Eagles:
56 Akeem Jordan, LB, James Madison (Harrisonburg High): Reserve; 4 tackles (1 on punt).
55 Darryl Tapp, DE, Va. Tech (Deep Creek High): Started; 2 tackles, including a shared sack for a 5-yard loss; 1 QB hit.
7 Michael Vick, QB, Va. Tech (Ferguson, then Warwick High): Started; 3 of 4 for 6 yards; 77.1 passer rating; sacked once for 11-yard loss; hurt left hand when it hit a teammate's helmet on the follow-through of the incomplete pass, and did not return to game.
Pittsburgh Steelers:
19 Tyler Beiler, WR, Bridgewater: Reserve; targeted once; 1 catch for 30 yards.
83 Heath Miller, TE, U.Va. (Honaker High): Started; no stats.
93 Jason Worilds, LB, Va. Tech: Not active.
San Diego Chargers:
9 Nick Novak, K, Maryland (Charlottesville High): Reserve; made a PAT; missed 35-yard field-goal attempt off left upright; kickoffs of 69 and 63 yards.
11 Eddie Royal, WR, Va. Tech (Westfield High): Reserve; no stats.
San Francisco 49ers:
55 Ahmad Brooks, LB, U.Va. (Hylton High): Started; penalized 5 yards for neutral-zone infraction.
50 Cam Johnson, LB, U.Va.: Did not play.
Seattle Seahawks:
31 Kam Chancellor, DB, Va. Tech (Maury High): Started; 1 tackle.
26 Michael Robinson, RB, Penn State (Varina High): Reserve; targeted once; 1 catch for 4 yards.
3 Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin (N.C. State, Collegiate School of Richmond): Reserve; 3 carries for 59 yards, including 32-yard touchdown; 12 of 16 for 124 yards, including 39-yard TD and 1 interception; 91.7 passer rating.
St. Louis Rams:
71 Matt Conrath, DT, U.Va.: Reserve; 3 tackles; committed 5-yard encroachment penalty.
98 Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton U. (Petersburg High): Started; 1 tackle.91 Chris Long, DE, U.Va. (St. Anne's-Belfield): Started; 1 tackle.
38 Rodney McLeod, S, U.Va.: Reserve; 4 tackles; forced fumble by Darren Evans.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
20 Ronde Barber, DB, U.Va. (Cave Spring High): Started; 2 tackles.
35 Cody Grimm, DB, Va. Tech (Oakton High): Started; 2 tackles (1 on punt).
Tennessee Titans:
Washington Redskins:
92 Chris Baker, DE, Hampton U.: Reserve; 2 tackles (1 for loss); 1 quarterback pressure, with another nullified because of teammate's offside penalty.
23 DeAngelo Hall, DB, Va. Tech (Deep Creek High): Started; 2 tackles.
25 Tim Hightower, RB, Richmond: Did not play.
-- Chase Minnifield, DB, U.Va.: On injured reserve list because of torn knee ligament.
63 Will Montgomery, G, Va. Tech (Centreville High): Started; no stats.
15 Josh Morgan, WR, Va. Tech: Reserve; targeted 7 times; 4 catches for 49 yards.
25 Evan Royster, RB, Penn State (Westfield High): Started; 7 carries for 21 yards.


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Dymo Prescription Printer – DYMO LabelWriter 4XL
John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
I always love when people talk about the paperless medical office. It's as if they believe that after implementing an EMR they will no longer have to have paper in the office. Turns out, EMR software can print out a lot of paper if you're not careful.
While ePrescribing is on the horizon in many places, the harsh reality is that many still have to print out prescriptions. Add in the requirements around prescribing controlled substances and in almost every state doctors using an EMR are still having to print out prescriptions.
In my clinic, it always felt wrong to print out an entire sheet of paper for one prescription. Eventually we got our vendor to support printing out multiple prescriptions on one sheet of paper. That helped, but many patients only need one prescription so that's a lot of wasted paper. Beyond the green movement, wasted paper = wasted money.
With this background, that's why I was intrigued by the DYMO Prescription Printer that I saw at MGMA. I'd worked with DYMO label printers before since the lab I worked with printed off lab labels directly from our EMR software. It makes sense that they could use a little bit larger printer and do the same thing with prescriptions.
It's pretty obvious to see the paper saving benefits of using a DYMO printer like this, but I think the other advantage to this printer is its size. The printer has such a small footprint that you could easily put it a lot of places that a standard printer just won't fit.
I admit that I haven't done a full analysis of the savings using this printer compared with a standard printer. However, the nice thing about the DYMO printers is that they're thermal printers which means that you'll never have to spend money on ink or toner to print prescriptions. That's pretty nice.
I'd love to have some of my readers try out the DYMO Prescription Printer to let me know what they think and whether they think I should add it to my list of EMR related technology products. Maybe I should see if DYMO will give one away to one of my readers to try out and report back.
I always love when small adjustments to current technology can make a huge difference. Or in other words, did I just write a post about a label printer? Sometimes the best innovations are subtle changes.


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Monaco Dealers Congress Set for July 28-29
July 21, 2010 by Bob Ashley · Comments Off on Monaco Dealers Congress Set for July 28-29
In the first meeting since the Monaco, Holiday Rambler and R-Vision brands were acquired by Navistar International Corp., Monaco RV LLC, Coburg, Ore., will debut new towable and motorized RV lines during its Monaco RV Dealers Congress July 28-29 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center in the Chicago suburb of Lombard, Ill.
The dealer congress will include product displays at Navistar's nearby Melrose Engine Plant, including the debut of the Vesta diesel pusher motorhome and the lightweight Monaco Onyx travel trailer.
"These are the first RVs developed with Navistar and their engineering, ergonomic and fuel people from the truck group," said Mike Snell, Monaco senior vice president of sales and product development. "Onyx and Vesta have all the technology that Navistar uses."
As part of the development process, wind tunnel tests on the two lines were performed at Navistar facilities in Texas.
About 200 people are expected to attend the two-day congress that will include presentations July 28 by Navistar CEO Dan Ustain, Truck Group President Jack Allen, Monaco CEO Kay Toolson and Snell. Monaco currently has a network of about 200 towable dealers and 55 motorized outlets, Snell said.
Thirty products will be showcased at the Melrose factory on Thursday.
Snell said the congress will be a no-nonsense business meeting. "In today's business climate, we want to get the dealers in, show them our products and get them back home," Snell said.
Monaco in May launched a print and online marketing campaign featuring the slogan "Where to Next?" with a focus on Monaco RV's connection to Navistar, including adopting Navistar's MaxxForce EPA-compliant EGR diesel engines as standard on Monaco motorhomes.
The new Vesta motorhome with a tapered rear end to reduce drag and unique grill work, initially will be available in 32- and 36-foot single-slideout floorplans equipped with Navistar MaxxForce 7 diesel engines mounted on Monaco's proprietary Roadmaster chassis.
"Vesta will be the first fully integrated motorhome since the GMC," Snell said. "We'll be able to tell Joe Consumer that he will be able to make one phone call to take care of everything — the chassis, engine and box."
A Holiday Rambler version of the new motorhome — the Trip — will debut in November at the Louisville Show. "We are doing some things that will differentiate it from the Vesta," Snell said.
The European-influenced Onyx will be available in 25- and 31-foot double-slide floorplans.
MSRPs for the Vesta and Onyx were not available.


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text: The panic disorder sounds weak. Not to minimize the disease, and either because of lack of national attention or popularity, but I can see why the government would not pay for that. It does sound "trendy." The firs thing that came to my mind was whip lash or going to a phychologist for some "made up" problem. I can see the talking about your dad can help, but I'm afraid, like you mentioned in the beginning, it sounds like a cope out. I mean, every other john/jane doe had a parent that died and were affected one way or another. Isn't there any positve thing you can write about in your PS? If not, I would go with the dad story. I would drop the panic disorder part. Just my opinion. Good luck.


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This comment came in this morning: "My first meeting with Richard was in 1977, in Washington DC when he was demonstrating the British "LightBoard" control system, which of course, was the predecessor to the "Light Palette." Even at that time, Richard's contributions to the industry were large and measurable. His most recent work on A Tale of Two Cities only goes to show that his mind continues to work and grow brighter with experience. Certainly a mentor we can all admire and look up to." Tom Folsom, General Manager, Strand Lighting
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Although the "super committee" was by all accounts a "super failure," the U.S. is fortunate that we are not yet in full blown "crisis" mode. Our fiscal situation–namely, the large and economically unsustainable mismatch between spending and revenues–is still just a "problem" that can be solved. Our deficits are still being "sustained" at the moment, and U.S. Treasury bonds still look like the world's safest investment, thank goodness.
But we're on the path to the end of the fiscal sustainability cliff, the edge of which we won't see until we're likely past it, given how full-speed-ahead we seem to be running toward that unknown edge. (Think Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner.) So it's time to at least change the momentum, even if we can't so easily just change direction.
The super committee's failure was a political one. The super committee's task was, and still is, a rather uncomplicated economic one. Given the political constraints and what we've learned about what doesn't work (putting decisions in the hands of politicians currently in office), slowing down the race to the edge of the fiscal cliff will require getting the public more involved.
Here's how Concord Coalition's Bob Bixby explained what has to be done in a recent CNN-Money column:
Under current law, $1.2 trillion in spending cuts triggered by the super committee's failure would take effect and $4.7 trillion in tax cuts would expire, raising government revenue by significant amounts and lowering future interest costs. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this would bring the budget into "primary balance" — meaning that revenues would cover all spending except for interest payments — by 2014. The national debt would come down somewhat from 67% to 61% of the economy. More would need to be done, but that's not a bad start.
There are problems with sticking to the exact policies and timing of current law, including legitimate short-term economic concerns. Nor should the brunt of any deficit reduction plan be placed on those who can least afford it.
To accommodate those circumstances, Congress could make some changes in the mix and timing of policies but still aim to keep the 10-year deficit-reduction total from current law on track.
Government projections assume the $1.2 trillion in savings Congress intended to back up the super committee, and financial markets are counting on them. Repealing the trigger or reducing its impact would further erode congressional credibility and possibly lead to another downgrade of the nation's credit rating.
There is still time for Washington to get things right before expensive, deficit-financed policies are extended. A commitment to a process that enforces strict pay-as-you-go rules and guides policies toward the deficit reduction in current law would help.
And how the public's involvement is needed:
The Concord Coalition's deficit-reduction exercises and other public engagement efforts in cities across the country have consistently shown that people of all ages and varied ideologies are willing to make hard budget choices — as long as there is shared sacrifice, with everything on the table.
Members of Congress with differing viewpoints should pair up for "two-by-two" fiscal forums in which they present agreed-upon facts and engage with each other's constituents about budget options. Such forums would broaden understanding of the key issues and promote civic discourse about solutions.
A good example was set earlier this year by Senators Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, and Saxby Chambliss, a Republican from Georgia. The two held joint forums in Richmond and Atlanta.
Back in Washington, members should also pair up in co-sponsoring bipartisan plans to address the deficit, with or without the support of congressional leaders. Efforts such as the Senate's "Gang of Six" should be revived and expanded. The logical place to start is with the recommendations of the Bowles-Simpson and Rivlin-Domenici commissions.
Congress is now debating the extension of both unemployment benefits and payroll tax cuts. Both policies are typically deficit financed because they are intended as policies that will stimulate the demand for goods and services–lack of demand being the binding constraint in an economy with high unemployment and other idle resources. The current debate is less over the desire of politicians to extend those policies (most on both sides say "yes") and more about whether these policies can be and should be paid for–if their cost can be offset with spending cuts or revenue increases that take place more slowly over the next ten years and do not "neuter" the stimulative effect of the original policies. Yes, this is indeed possible, with some offsets making more sense than others. Of course, the Republicans would prefer the offsets be spending cuts, while the Democrats would prefer they be tax increases on the rich. So here we are, right back to the same old debate–and the same old (mostly political) "sticking point."
My colleague Josh Gordon and I briefly discuss the "what now" in this video. Bob appeared live on C-SPAN on Thanksgiving morning with an excellent call-in interview, as well.
I plan to write a bit more about the payroll tax cut and proposed offsets within the next few days, so please stay tuned.
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CHADRON, Neb.—A Colorado man has won the men's championship at the annual World Championship Buffalo Chip Toss at the Fur Trade Days event in Chadron.
The Panhandle Post website for station KQSK says 27-year-old Charley Teal of Fort Collins, Colo., threw a piece of dried bison dung 103 feet, 6 inches on Saturday to win the male 18-and-older competition.
His throw was well short of the world record of nearly 187 feet set in 2000.
The women's crown for those 18 and older was claimed by 39-year old Crystal Ford, of Fort Collins, Colo., who tossed a chip 62 feet, 7 inches.
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Greetings from San Francisco! In my last trip log I left off with how I met up with Amy and Theo for a trip to the Jelly Belly Factory. Now that we're back in SF we decided to make it up to our pancreases by eating a healthy dinner at the Herbivore restaurant [one of my favorites]. During this part of the trip we are staying with good buddy John Trippe, who has a wonderful house with lots of cool roomates, art, and a shitload of skateboards.
Our temporary living courters.
The boards.
The FecalFace office.
Lots of art in John's room.
After a good nights rest, Michelle and I took off to meet up with Theo and Amy down by the Fisherman's Warf. It's a super touristy area with tons of shops selling nothing but shot glasses and t-shirts printed with bikini babe bodies on them, but we had the once in a lifetime chance to get an authentic tour put on by San Francisco's "Ride the Ducks" for free. For those of you who don't know what "Ride the Ducks" is, it's a huge amphibious military vehicle that they give you tours of the city and bay in. Normally it costs money's, but 'cos Amy's friend works there we got to go for free. Thanks Amy's friend!
The driver was actually a super rad WWII vet with a killer accent, who gave a pretty imformative tour. We started things off by driving around the Fisherman's Warf area, and then all the way to China town. He told us lots of great stories about famous quakes and fires from back in the day. I didn't take too many pics, but here's what I've got.
Some burning man sculptures.
At this point we had pulled into the ocean and told us about some of the different docked ships.
Then he let some of the passengers steer for a bit.
Amy Friesen.
The city.
The stadium. Anyway, after that was all through we thanked our guide and explored the city a bit. Theo showed us around mostly, and took us to a rad roof top bar. I didn't even get carded!
Some graffiti you could see from the roof. After a final beer with Theo, Michelle and I got lost for about an hour trying to find John's place again. We did see some cool stuff along the way though.
Like this hand painted sign,
and this tuckered out crack whore. Eventually we got back, ate some food at the Herbivore again, and met up with John's roomie so we could go down to the Needles & Pens show. I guess they got busted for "posting bills/flyers" and so they were auctioning off all this great artwork to help pay their massive fine.
During the show we got to talk tons with old friend Ert, and some of her friends who were really really friendly. We were getting tired though, so we made plans to eat at the Baghdad cafe the next morning, followed by a trip to the huge ass "Gay Pride Parade."
On the way home we saw this, and were left thoroughly amused.
The next morning Michelle and I woke up, packed our crap, and headed down to the cafe. I ate an over priced tofu scrambler, but atleast the company was good and Michelle gave me all of her toast. Afterwards we all walked down to the parade, and I saw this along the way.
Then we got to the march and realized that it was super crowded, and to our disappointment, there weren't actually any leather daddy's fucking in the streets. Oh well, at least there was this guy!
And this guy, with his strategically placed plush boaconstrictors.
And this guy, with his oarange and green puffball bicycle. And about a million other guys, or atleast lesbians that looked like they were guys. I even saw one with a t-shirt reading "DADDY," whose facial hair was thicker than mine, and as if that weren't enough, it was also a super creepy blonde color. I think it may have to be somthing you see in person before you get the right idea though.
From there we said our farewells, and took off to visit Michelle's family in the armpit of America: Fresno, CA. Thanks again to Theo for letting us crash in Oakland, and to John and his roomies for the SF accomadations. You guys rule. All in all, the trip is going quite well. We would not be alive if it weren't for burritos, which actually is true back home too, but burritos here are just 4539087 times better. No major road problems, no problems finding food, gas money is going faster than I expected, but other than that, all is well. Anyway, I'll leave it at that for now. Thanks for reading, post some comments, and stay tuned for next time for exiting news from the "no" (Fresno.)
Yo! Greetings from the beautiful Fresno, CA! Last time I wrote a blog, it was all about my stay in San Francisco and how I was getting ready to drive Southeast towards the fine city of Fresno. Well, since then I've made it all the way down and past that, but here is a little recap of my adventures thus far. The drive was mostly made up of brown hills, some times flowered with huge wind mill power generator things, which really was just a foreshadow of our stay in Frezno: Not too exciting, but still interesting to observe and take in.
I updated the window paints on the back of the car so now other drivers can see where we've been. It's been an excellent conversation starter at gas stations and parks, we get a lot of friendly honks and waves, and it prolly gets us a little sympathy from other drivers too. Michelle's car is kicking butt with its gas mileage [30-35MPG], and we are seeing tons of craaaazy things ... like a tiny fawn hauling ass down highway 1 to avoid getting hit by a fast-moving semi [don't worry, it was okay]. And we just finished listening to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH book on CD. So good! You may be asking yourself "why the hell did they go to Fresno?" but the whole reason we made the stop here has been to visit Michelle's old hometown. Lemme just say that while Fresno has been boring as hell, Michelle's family time has been mucho quality. Lots of delicious food and poopy jokes. I've been spending a lot of time with her knuckleheaded sisters and little stepsister, sitting in a lot of air-conditioned environments, eating way too much good food, swimming in tons of pools, and watching a lot of bad-to-mediocre teevee. Wednesday night we watched "You've Got Mail," which I love, as well as some "Mystery Science Theater 3000" flics. Those were good, but there are way too fucking many court TV shows on these days ...
We stayed at Michelle's mom's new, but temporary (long story,) apartment while we were there, but these are some shots from her house. She's kinda into collecting finches, in a really unusual way. I think there's got to be at least 50 or 60, if not more in her main room.
I got to feed 'em one day. The whole process takes over a half an hour.
Her finch fetish is so strong in fact that when the little guys die, she puts them in little baggies to freeze for months... Some of them are super rare species, and I guess she just can't bare to part with them. There were literally dozens ...
Poor Maggie. She's one of Michelle's younger sisters who had her wisdom teeth pulled while we were in town. When she wasn't passed out with ice bags on her face, she was a real sweet heart.
Christine and Charlie, the house dogs.
The heat is blistering and we've been swimming pretty much every day. I think the universe took some mercy on us and it cooled down to 97 one day though. Tuesday we headed out to Wild Water Adventures, a huge water park with lots of kids running around, and bathrooms full of snotty/peepee/poopy water all over the floors. We rode a ton of fun slides, and hung out in their wave pool with a bunch of obese Americans. It brought back a lot of good memories of going to water parks as a kid, and totally helped us to cool off while burning the skin off the bottoms of our feet. Since we've been here we mostly just alternate between visiting with Michelle's family and searching the town for places with WiFi [wireless internet for computers]. After scouring the town, we finally holed up at one of Michelle's old high school coffee shop haunts, The Revue, which is one of the 3 places in town hip enough to provide WiFi to the populous. In a town of half a million people you'd think people would at least have WiFi, but most have never even heard of it. One night we headed out for a taste of the Fresno night life at the River-Park Starbucks. For whatever reason, every middle-aged semi-urban professional in town both owns a crotch-rocket motorcycle AND heads out to this particular Starbucks every night around 11pm. From its outward appearance, one would assume that this Starbucks would be packed with a homosexual version of the Hell's Angels, but alas it was filled only with typical Fresnans, lazy eyes and all. Thankfully we headed out of there on Thursday, bound for the California's Central Coast ... which really IS beautiful. Fresno was alright, but I don't think I'm gonna worry about any future plans of going back any time soon. From there we headed back towards the coast where we popped into the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is huge and awesome and puts the Seattle Aquarium to shame. Seriously, it's at least 3 times the size and the habitats are a lot more natural than the blue cement tanks that are so common at the Seattle Aquarium.
This was a sign I saw in Downtown Monterey. Thought it was funny.
I had a hard time figuring out the best way to take pictures through 3 inches of glass to show you all what was inside the tanks, but here's my "best of" photos.
This tank had a little crank below it that you could turn to change the water's current.
A former whale.
Tank depicting polution. Check out the deep fryer basket!
This tank had a bunch of tuna, turtles, hammerhead sharks, and a few other things.
I think these were anchovies or somthing. There were tons, all moving so fast. Check out the vid to get an idea of what it was like.
Not the best vid, but whatever.
There was also a really rad jellyfish exhibit that blows the Seattle one out of the water.
This one is a video of a few Warty Comb Jellies. They have little "hairs" that they use to paddle around with, which act as prisms, defracting white light into rainbows.
They also had a decent sized exhibit of paintings and other art pieces at the museum.
Michelle didn't like this one by David Hockney.
Below are some pieces by Dale Chihuly.
Lava lamps?
Now this stuff was amazing. They're part of a series called "The Symmetry of Jellies," by Ernst Haeckel. They were made all the way back in 1904 by this artist, doctor, and scientist. Later during his life he put out a book called "Art Forms In Nature" that was a big hit. As soon as I get back from my trip I'm gonna find that one at the library for sure.
Here's a detail of the last one. Anyway, after we left the aquarium we drove down to Big Sur and stayed at a campground for the night. It totally brought me back to the days when I was a boyscout, and although expensive and kinda crowded, it was probably my favorite camping spot yet on the trip.
Alright. That's all I've got for this edition of my travels around the US of A. As usual, thanks for taking the time to read, and feel free to leave some comments down below if you'd like to share a story, ask a question, or just say hello. As of right now I'm actually in Austin, TX, but I'm sorta back tracking and catching up on all the blogs I havn't posted yet. Tomorrow I take off for Houston, and then am going to be taking a few days to work my way up to DC. If any of you have any advice or suggestions of places to stay in between there, totally hit me up. But yeah, I'm off, so wish me luck!{moscomment}
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Pursuit Magazine is a new online magazine for private investigators, bounty hunters, repo men and others in the investigations businesses. We need a logo that conveys action!
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Pursuit Magazine is a new online magazine for private investigators, bounty hunters, repo men and others in the investigations businesses. As a part of our anticipated website redesign we need a logo to incorporate into our website and magazine.
Most importantly, we need a logo that conveys action!
The logo should include the words "Pursuit Magazine" and the tag line "The Journal of Professional Excellence for Investigators"
Colors should be bold but look good in black and white when needed. The colors of our new website will closely reflect and incorporate the colors in the logo.
The logo will primarily be used in a space that is approximately 400 x 80 pixels (width x height) however special consideration will be given to the designers who can also give me an idea how we can use their logo CONCEPT in a format that is 125 x 125 too (minus the tag line of course). I guess what I am saying is that we need a large logo but would like to also eventually create banners in the future and maintain brand identity and/or awareness.
The logo must be provided in several file types including vector-based file types so that I can resize them as needed without loss of quality and with a transparent background.
- Investigation themed
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- "Pursuit Magazine"
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Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.
The Specialty Chemicals Industry is a mature sector. For decades, many industries have utilized specialty chemicals in manufacturing and finishing. Some specific areas where these products are used include: agriculture, requiring fertilizers and crop protection applications; electronics, needing agents to produce printed circuit boards and other components; housing, which relies on chemicals for construction materials, sealants, coatings, paints and plastics; and consumer goods, such as perfumes, detergents, paper items and pharmaceuticals.
Despite a lengthy history, there's still room for innovation. Since specialty chemicals are widely used, changes to industrial and consumer product life cycles and new offerings can create demand for variations. Notably, growing concern about the global environment has led to eco-friendly restrictions, with the aim of reducing pollutants and greenhouse gases. This, in turn, is resulting in unique chemical applications, such as water-based plastics and paints, biodegradable electronic components, and low-impact food-and-beverage packaging. Too, developing energy fields, e.g., rechargeable batteries, wind and solar power, hold promise for expanded markets.
Though this industry is mature, member companies, some more than others, are subject to swings in the macroeconomic cycle. Indeed, for many, sales and earnings performance will track the fortunes of the housing, heavy construction, and industrial sectors. Investors might want to monitor industrial output, railcar loadings, housing starts, and other economic indicators to gauge the demand for specialty chemicals.
Investors should also consider the supply/demand balance in this industry. Not surprising, excess inventory may be an indicator of a slowdown and coming price pressure and earnings weakness. Importantly, competition is a factor. The population of specialty chemical manufacturers is growing, especially in low-cost, moderately regulated locales in Asia, the Middle East, and South America.
The net profit of a specialty chemical company is sensitive to the cost of raw materials. Energy and commodities prices are volatile. Natural gas and petroleum products are widely used to create specialty chemicals. For example, many paints and coatings are made with titanium dioxides and petroleum distillates. Also, plastics require various petroleum-based resins. Minerals and metals, such as cobalt, nickel and certain powders, play a large role in producing some chemical products, and their prices can soar during periods of industrial expansion, impacting margins.
Fortunately for these companies, when energy and/or commodities costs are high, they can implement surcharges, as long as customers are aware of the situation. Pass-through agreements with customers, linking product prices with raw-material price indexes, are common. Investors should note, though, that surcharges often lag the cost trend, leading to seemingly contradictory demand/earnings relationships.
Historically, Specialty Chemical companies have turned in very respectable operating and net profit margins, in the teens and high single-digits, respectively. Managements usually react quickly when inventories are building and there are signs of a broader downturn. They may undertake restructuring, entailing temporary plant shutdowns, production consolidation, staff reductions, product line eliminations, and asset divestitures. Too, companies sometimes build facilities in foreign countries with close proximity to end-markets, economical labor, and limited government oversight. Wide margins are a good measure of operating efficiency, and typically yield favorable returns on shareholder equity.
Generally, Specialty Chemical companies have high capital spending requirements, mostly involving the upkeep and expansion of production and transportation facilities. In the industry, debt-to-total capital ratios range from zero to as high as 60%, with the mean hewing close to 30%. Those producers with substantial leverage pose greater interest rate risk to investors, especially if a significant portion of borrowings needs to be refinanced in the short term or is subject to floating rates. Heavy debt burdens are not necessarily bad. They often indicate a period of expansion.
Many of the companies in this industry are decent cash flow generators and have built up solid cash positions. They favor using funds for product development, brick-and-mortar expansion, and acquisitions, activities that enlarge the customer base. Management has to initiate expansion carefully and at the right time in the business cycle. There are a number of chemical companies that have endured costly, poorly timed, and badly executed business combinations. Their stockholders have suffered along with them. Safer uses of cash include, share repurchases, special payouts to investors, and regular dividend hikes.


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Streaking Braves dominate SAdams at Stardome, 63-12
BERNE — Bellmont's Logan Neher handed South Adams' junior Boaz Marbach his first loss in two months, scoring a 9-3 victory at 145 pounds, and the Braves continued their strong late-season push with a 63-12 win over the Starfires in the final dual meet of the season for both clubs.
Bellmont won 11 matches, scoring eight falls, and took a forfeit at 138 in the rout, which surprised both coaches.
"We came in and felt that they could have been favored at six or seven classes," stated BHS coach Brent Faurote, whose Braves closed at 17-7.
"After 14 matches in eight days, I thought we might be a little flat tonight, but the kids were loose in practice Monday and obviously they wrestled well tonight."
Faurote pointed to three key matches: the win by Neher, the fall by senior Fletcher Shaneyfelt at 220 pounds over 17-4 Kyle Kilsby, and another gutty showing by 197-pound sophomore heavyweight Drew Butler, who lost by a point to senior Andrew Beachey.
South Adams rolled at 120 pounds as two-time state placer Sawyer Miller jumped on BHS sophomore standout Daniel Gunsett, earning a third-period fall. The Stars also earned a key win as Klayton Hinshaw improved to 26-3 with a 3-0 win over BHS senior Corey Coshow at 182 pounds.
"I was hoping that they might be a little bit off, not taking us too seriously," said veteran SA coach Barry Humble, whose first South Adams squad finished at 10-10 despite a very thin room.
"Give Brent a lot of credit, he had them ready and they wrestled us really well.
"We were obviously overmatched in several classes and gave up way too many cradles, too many falls, and there's two matches that I would like to have back," said Humble.
"The other big win tonight was Shaneyfelt," noted Faurote.
"He got the opportunity there, head-hunted and got the fall.
"Logan had a 4-0 lead, then gave up three points in the last 14 seconds of the second period, but he did recover from that, got a reversal, hit a nice turk and got the key 9-3 decision against a solid kid in Marbach," stated Faurote.
"Boaz was just out of sink from the get-go," said Humble.


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First Grade Emotional Development
If you thought the end of kindergarten meant the end of all the arguments, tantrums, crying, ups, downs and in-betweens, we've got bad news for you. Children in first grade are bound to endure a storm of emotional whirlwinds. Some of it makes sense and some of it doesn't, but how you react can help your child through this stage of life. Check out this slideshow to find out what your first grader will do and what you should do.
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They are striving for independence.
Kids spend many of their school years striving for independence, but first grade is a big step in getting there. They want an identity, friends, and to do things on their own, but often they aren't ready to handle these things.
What you should do: Give your child opportunities to find hobbies and do activities, but don't push in any certain direction.
They can't tolerate failure.
As first graders strive to become more independent, they become highly concerned with their personal behavior. Tantrums can occur if your child accidentally breaks something, if she can't solve a problem, or if her peers outperform her in school or play.
What you should do: Be patient and understanding. Accept this as a normal stage in your child's life. Remind her of things she's learned to do in the past year, such as riding a bike, doing dishes or reading.
They can't accept criticism, blame or punishment.
Every child relives the classic story of the kid who says he didn't eat the cookies while he has chocolate all over his face. First graders can't admit wrongdoing, and taking any type of blame can result in tantrums. Because they're insecure and boastful all at once, accepting criticism is extremely hard for them to do.
What you should do: Set reasonable rules and be consistent in enforcing them, but be very sensitive to this stage of your child's life. Never tease or give unnecessary criticism. Think of discipline as a form of protection, not something to make your kid feel bad about herself.
They crumble under high expectations.
Children this age are insecure. They are constantly in a hurry so they can be the first to finish. They want to win games so they can say they are the best. They have high enough expectations for themselves without their parents pushing them to be perfect. Too much pressure to succeed can lead children to damaging feelings of failure and frustration.
What you should do: Accept your child's enthusiastic, competitive nature, but look out for these feelings. As a parent, you have standards, but your kid shouldn't feel pressured by them. Give your kid freedom and time.
They aren't good sports.
First graders feel like they must be the winner. They change rules to benefit themselves, and they quickly accuse others of cheating.
What you should do: Avoid games that determine a winner. Instead, encourage games that involve building skills, working together and accommodating the skill levels of others. Kids this age love cooperative activities, projects and tasks.
Do you want to learn more about this common phenomenon? We've got an article all about it. Click here to read "Why Are First Graders So Competitive?"
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They are easily upset by slight changes in routine.
Kids at this age love routines, which give them comfort and make them feel like they know what they are doing. It's common for them to have tantrums when something goes wrong.
What you should do: Encourage basic routines like bathing, cleaning the bedroom, playing outside and going to bed at a certain time. When routines are broken, be calm and collected while you find a solution, which shows your little one that she too can learn to think on her feet.


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NORTON, Mass. - MIT began to pull away from the seven-team field through day two of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Men's Swimming & Diving Championship, as the Engineers were victorious in five of the eight finals events on Saturday at Wheaton College's Balfour Natatorium. MIT extended its lead on three-time defending champion Coast Guard, with the Engineers tallying 687 points to the Bears' 542.5. Springfield College remained in third with 425 points.
MIT opened the second day of finals with its third relay victory in as many attempts. The team of Jeff Zhou, Rastislav Racz, Laurent Charpentier, and Luke Cummings swam 1:32.45 for the win in the 200 medley relay, although the Engineers set NEWMAC championship and open records, and an Institute record while securing an NCAA "A" cut during the morning with a time of 1:31.41.
Freshman Tim Stumbaugh earned second-team All-Conference accolades after finishing second overall in the 400 IM. Breaking a seven-year school record, Stumbaugh secured NCAA "B" cuts with a time of 4:06.85. Freshman Jim Griffin finished fourth for MIT in the race, while sophomore Eric Roselli closed in fifth.
Zhou and rookie Brett Boval each grabbed NCAA "B" cuts in the 100 fly, with Zhou earning second-team All-Conference honors in 50.75, and Boval taking the bronze in 50.87. Freshman Matt Chapa finished seventh, while Toomas Sepp and Deke Hu finished 1-2 in the consolation final as MIT collected big points in the event.
Charpentier authored MIT's first individual win of the evening after taking the conference title in the 200 free. Charpentier smashed his school record by nearly a full second while earning NCAA "B" cuts in 1:40.69. Senior Peter Wellings secured fourth place in the championship final (1:43.62) and freshman Andrew Pierson closed in sixth (1:43.68). Swimming out of the consolation final, sophomore Michael Dobson split a career-best 1:42.50.
Racz was absolutely stunning in his first-place effort during the 100 breast, demolishing the existing Institute record and all NEWMAC records with an NCAA "A" cut time of 54.99. The junior star split 25.84 for the first 50 yards and hung on for a four-second victory. Freshman David Parell delivered a career-best 58.98 to finish fourth, while Hu finished fifth in 59.29.
Stumbaugh nabbed his first conference victory in the 100 back to continue a stellar day in the water for the rookie and the Engineers. Earning NCAA "B" cuts while posting the second-best performance by an MIT swimmer in the event, Stumbaugh finished in a time of 51.68. Ryan TerBush finished fourth overall, while Boval claimed first place in the consolation final.
MIT closed out the session with another record-breaking swim in the 800 free relay. Besting the Institute and NEWMAC records by two seconds, the team of Pierson, Wellings, Dobson, and Charpentier completed the race in an NCAA "B" cut time of 6:50.96.


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I plan to do the 2014 STP in 1 Day. But what I'd like to know is: How long does a Rider have to complete the race? Some friends think it's 12 hours. I'm thinking of doing it in 14-15 hours for my first time. What is the Cut Off time to get the 1 Day Badge?
Thanks You,
STP 1 Day
Dear J. Silverfox:
A. It's not a race
B. The course opens at 4:45 AM for one-day riders, and I believe closes at 9:00 PM. So you have a great deal of time to complete the course. I have done a one-day only once, leaving at about 5:15 AM and arriving at 8:15 PM. You can get a one-day badge as long as you have sufficient lights, and there are volunteers still willing to stand out there and hand them out. I know of someone who rolled in about midnight one year, and still got a one-day badge (not recommended).
Thank You. I should have said
Thank You. I should have said "Course". And not race. I've done the STP before. And felt strong after finishing. That's why I think I can do it in 1 Day.
I find it amazing that every
I find it amazing that every year, 2,700+ of the 10K riders do the STP in one day. That distance equals 22 times around the planet.. all in one day.
I'm going to put on my Pink Floyd records and think about that... :)
Last year was my second STP,
Last year was my second STP, and my first single day ride. It took me almost exactly 13 hours, including stops for food and water. Oddly enough, the two day ride the previous year also took a total of 13 hours, also included all stops except the overnight stop.
I found out that the Finish Line closes at 9 pm. Also, as I've read on this site. If you rent a Timing Chip. When you turn it in you get a 1 Day Window Sticker? I think it said that? There's no way to distinguish 1 Day from 2 Day riders. Except if they arrive on Saturday.
So it seems like all that 1 Day riders get is a STP Finisher Badge. I got one last year as a 2 Day Finisher.
One Day Badge
@J. Silverfox: When you arrive on Saturday at the finish line, you'll be handed a "One Day Rider" patch as you cross the finish line--regardless of whether you rent the timing chip. The patch is based solely on what day you arrive at the finish line.
One Day Badge
@Jay Fredlund, Thanks for the info.
Finish Line
what i observed at the finish line was the "official photo" folks were done at 9PM. the were handing out "One Day Rider" patches way past 11PM. the announcer was done around 10:30PM. most of the vendors were done by 9:30PM. lot of folks hanging out in the park until midnight. kudos to the volunteers who stayed up assisting finishers way beyond the 9PM finish.
Start Line
I, too, intend to do the ride in 1 day and, being slow, want to get the earliest start I can. Would someone tell me when I should be in the starting area in order to start in the 0445-0515 window for 1 day riders? This is my first STP and I expect there is quite the traffic jam at the start.
Start Line
Get there by 4 am. Put your bag on the 1-Day Portland truck. Drink your coffee and eat your brekkie snack. I haven't seen anything sold there. Might be though. Use the Porta Potty and get in line by 4:30 am. That's if you wanna leave on the 1st wave of 1-Day riders. I've heard of some 1-Day riders starting between the Stadium and the Montlake Bridge. If you have a Timing Chip,then you'll want to go through the Start Line.
But,if you're "Slow" as you say,then the 2nd wave of 1-Day riders is for you. As most riders in the first wave will be mostly competitive. Meaning 20+ MPH riders.
I'm doing 1-Day too. I'll be starting in the 2nd wave. I'll be riding 15-16 MPH up till the Lewis & Clark Bridge. Then hopefully 17-18 MPH as it'll be mostly flat and good paved road. Last year I did my fastest there. 19 MPH avg. from LCB to St Johns Bridge. But that was as a 2-Day rider.
Start Line
Just the info I needed. Thanks.
Timing Chip Pick-up?
I ordered a timing chip yesterday, July 3. My ride packet already came in the mail. I live in Oregon, how can a get the timing chip now? But, I will be in Seattle a few days before the ride. Thank you for the info!
One day Riders!
So what happens if we are all alone?
how many 1day riders
How many one day riders were there thie year (2016)?


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Fall's the best.
I remain broken-hearted that I was too busy to stop by the Portland Nursery for the Apple Tasting for the first time in years and years, so I've been consoling myself with autumn's other BFF: pumpkin. I don't take a knife to its face anymore, but I will scoop out the insides to get my pie and latte on.
And everything else appropriate.
Pumpkin Soy Lattes with cinnamon and nutmeg, Rain or Shine Coffee House
Pumpkin-filled, cinnamon crunch donut, Acme Donuts
I've given this SE Powell donut shop a hard time in the past, but things have improved with this pumpkin pudding-filled, lemony glazed donut. I say this lovingly, but honestly, the standards for vegan yeasted donuts aren't that high as it is! And as someone who spent a few years in Boston, they charmed me with their new (to me, at least) slogan.
With the recent release of Terry and Isa's latest cookbook, no one's going to object my insistence that it's the year of the pie, right?
Butternut Pumpkin Coconut Cream with a Bittersweet Chocolate Swirl
It's a store-bought crust, but cut me a break – it was my third pie of the weekend, and the first two crusts were homemade. I couldn't stop. Pies for all!
Speaking of, seasonal Whiffies remain one of my favorite things about the cart scene.
Pumpkin Creme filled Whiffies
It's precious and deliciously fried. Like I could resist an inside shot.
The Whiffies' Menu. Yeah, you see that asterisk.
The only thing better would be pumpkin chocolate chip. I'll give it some time.
The following slice is from take 1 on a Heartichoke development. Next up, adding the ricotta-factor, a currant swirl and candied carrots.
Spiced Pumpkin Millet Teasecake with a Poppy Walnut Crust
In additional autumnal latte developments, two more spiced pumpkin creations from around town, one surprisingly more lovely than the other:
Pumpkin Spice Soy Latte, Peet's Coffee and Tea
Pumpkin Spice Latte, Common Grounds Coffee House
It's like the rest of Portland knew just how I was feeling.
Portland Farmers Market, PSU Park Blocks
In conclusion, I have tried three pumpkin beers so far this season. The first up was the Kennebunkport Pumpkin Ale carried by Trader Joe's. The verdict? Light, but weak.
Next up, Silver Moon Twisted Gourd Pumpkin Ale, from Bend. Getting closer.
Silver Moon Twisted Gourd Pumpkin Ale; kale in the sink
Lastly, we have our winner of the season, and my heart and tastebuds, thus far…
Southern Tier's Imperial Pumking Ale, New York
My friend Janessa shared a bottle of this rich pumpkin ale from Southern Tier Brewing Company with me a couple of weeks ago, and this is the reason I have been judging all others so harshly. It was so good I assumed it came from the Northwest!
It costs a pretty penny, around $8-9 for a 22 ounce, but hey – my neighbors, the Beermongers, had it on tap while I was there over the weekend. Now you know what to do next time you're waiting for a table at Portobello.


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Montauk Point
Elephant Rock 2.0
Valley of Fire, NV
Warp Zone
3 1/2 hours at Bear Mountain Bridge.
Nowhere Land
International Car Forest of The Last Church in Goldfield, NV
Elephant Rock
Partly Cloudy With A Chance Of Meteor Showers
Night Light
Fire Island, NY
This is a composite of 40 minutes worth of 30 second exposures to create the star trails. Plus a few 1/4 second exposures at 16,000 ISO for the light beams.
Milky Way Over Nubble
Milky Way over Nubble Lighthouse. - Cape Neddick, York, Maine.
Night Train
Radioactive Lollipop
Space Time Continuum
Star Trails At Jordan Pond
40 minutes worth of star trails at Fire Island lighthouse, NY
Space Train
Star Spangled
Jet Star - Seaside Heights, NJ
Time Travelers
This abandoned military radar tower was used for time traveling and communicating with aliens back in the 70s…. shhhh
A night at the Moodna Viaduct
New Windsor, NY
Brrr Brrr Bridge
Star trails over Bear Mountain Bridge on a 10 degree night.
Buy Print
In Space We Trust
Milky Way over Maine.
Meteor Over Shenandoah N.P. VA
Summer Home
Star trails
Penobscot Narrows Observatory, the first bridge observation tower in the United States and the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. The tower reaches 420 feet (128 m) into the air and allows visitors to view the bridge, the nearby Fort Knox State Historic Site, the Penobscot River, and Bay.
Tune In Tokyo
Mauna Kea
Milky Way over Genesee River in Letchworth State Park. NY
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Newspaper article Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
Celtics Stay Hot without Rondo ; Hold off Clippers Rally for 4th Win
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The Celtics keep rolling without Rajon Rondo. Not even a late comeback by one of the NBA's best teams could keep Boston from beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4- 0 since a knee injury ended their star point guard's season.
"A lot of people say that we don't have a chance to go to the playoffs, we can't do this, we can't do that," starting guard Avery Bradley said. "We know we have each other and we're going to go out there and fight for each other, no matter what, every single night."
The Clippers played without their own brilliant point guard. Chris Paul missed his seventh straight game with a bruised right knee cap.
But they cut a 98-83 deficit to 103-101 on a 3-pointer by Eric Bledsoe with 56 seconds remaining. Then Bradley drew an offensive foul on Los Angeles' Jamal Crawford with 26 seconds to go.
Paul Pierce then held on to the ball - and was surprised the Clippers didn't foul him - before making a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left to clinch the win and finish with a team-high 22 points.
"If we get a stop there (with) three or four seconds to go, we've got plenty of time," Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said of his decision not to foul. "If I was going to do it, I would have fouled Courtney Lee early right when he got the ball."
But he didn't want to foul Pierce, an accurate shooter down the stretch whether from the field or the free throw line.
"Any time the game's on the line, whether he missed 15 in a row, we know the last one's good," Celtics guard Jason Terry said.
The teams played without the point guards voted starters in the All-Star game in Houston on Feb. 17. Rondo has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. With Paul sidelined, the Clippers have lost five of seven games, including their biggest setback and lowest scoring game of the season, 98-73 at Toronto on Friday night.
"We're just a little out of rhythm," Los Angeles forward Matt Barnes said. …


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DeKALB – Many students who attended the memorial Thursday at Northern Illinois University were in high school when the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting occurred.
They weren't on campus when word spread of a former NIU student walking into Cole Hall and opening fire. They didn't wait on pins and needles to learn who survived, and who didn't. And they have never had the chance to meet the five students who were killed five years ago.
But that disconnect didn't stop these students from coming together like a family Thursday.
"Just because we didn't know them – they're still family to us," said Jordan Casey, a senior communications major. "They're still a part of the Huskie family. It still brings us together."
Casey was among the couple hundred students who watched respectfully as university officials escorted the friends and families of the deceased – Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel Parmenter. The annual wreath ceremony was held at the Forward, Together Forward Memorial Garden next to Cole Hall.
Five years is a brief moment in time, NIU President John Peters said, but it's a generation on a college campus.
"While they may not realize it, today's students are touched by the presence of those five students, each and every day," Peters said.
Pick up Friday's edition of the Daily Chronicle and visit www.daily-chronicle.com for more coverage from Thursday's ceremony.


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WASHINGTON, March 29 (UPI) -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has endorsed Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination and urged the GOP to "come together" to support Romney.
Rubio's endorsement came in an interview on Fox News Wednesday, CNN reported.
"It's evidently and increasingly clear that Mitt Romney is going to become the Republican nominee," Rubio said. "We have to come together behind who I think has earned the nomination, and that's Mitt Romney."
Rubio, who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate, told MSNBC Wednesday he won't be the nominee for the post.
"I'm not going to be the vice presidential nominee but I'm always flattered when people bring it up," he said. "I think they mean it as a compliment."
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who has endorsed Romney, is among those who said he hopes Rubio is picked as the vice presidential nominee.
On Fox, Rubio said a floor fight over the nomination at the Republican National Convention would hurt the GOP.
"There is no way that a floor fight at the convention in Tampa in August is a recipe for a win in November," Rubio said. "On the contrary, I think it's a recipe for disaster."


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Pets I am looking to get (in order of most wanted to least wanted):
-Rocket Chicken
-Hippogryph Hatchling
-Tuskarr Kite
-Darkmoon Rabbit
-Darkmoon Eye
Some things that I have to trade (ones that I do not have duplicates of, I would only trade away for the right offer):
-Flawless Battle-Stone x 3
-Flying Battle-Stone x 1
-Fossilized Hatchling
-Voodoo Figurine
-Clockwork Gnome
-Toxic Wasteling
-Spirit of Summer
-Spring Rabbit
-Ammen Vale Lashling
-Blue Clockwork Rocket Bot
-Clockwork Rocket Bot
-Darkmoon Hatchling
-Mechanical Pandaren Dragonling
-Jade Owl
-Sapphire Cub
-Mini Mindslayer
-Corefire Imp
-Fungal Abomination
-Harbinger of Flame
-Ashstone Core
-Viscidus Globules
-Death Talon Whelpguard
-Anubisath Idol
-Stitched Pup
-Giant Bone Spider
-Various TCG pets
-Azure Whelpling
-Crimson Whelpling
-Dark Whelpling
-Various Argent Tournament pets
-Pandaren Air Spirit
I have all of the Argent Tournament pets for instance, and all of the lower end TCG pets and many other pets that I would be willing to trade if the right offer came along. Feel free to take a look at my profile on here to see if I have the pet you are looking for. I would also be willing to do some combination of gold plus pets to obtain the ones I am looking for, or even the new Jewelcrafting mounts or Sandstone Drake or Mekgineer's Chopper (although you would need to get a toon to lvl 20 or make a DK on my server in order to learn the mounts). Anyways, if anyone has the pets I am looking for and are interested in talking about a trade let me know!


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April 25, 2012
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ethan DeJongh of Fresno Pacific (Calif.) has been honored as the NAIA National Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of The Week and B.J. Lawrence of Doane (Neb.) has been named the NAIA National Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of The Week, the national office announced Wednesday. DeJongh and Lawrence were selected based on their performances from April 16 – 22. Both athletes have now won at least two weekly awards dating back to the indoor season. Lawrence earned outdoor track honors on April 11 and also took indoor track honors back on Jan. 25. DeJongh received indoor field honors on Feb. 15.
DeJongh, a junior from Visalia, Calif., rose above a talented field of 22 triple jumpers at the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific (Calif.) on April 20. His mark of 53' 4 ½" finished second to only an unattached performer and topped all collegiate participants. His triple jump measurement is the best in the NAIA this season and the 16th-best in the United States at any level, including college and professional ranks.
Lawrence, a junior from Omaha, Neb., also put forth a world-class performance while winning three events at the Doane (Neb.) Relays on April 21. His NAIA top time of 10.12 in the 100-meter dash bested a field of 21 and qualified him for the 2012 London Olympics with the seventh-fastest time in the world this year. Lawrence also took first in the 200-meter dash (20.62) and was part of the Tigers' first-place 4x100-meter relay (40.78) team.
For a complete listing of all the national event leaders, click here.
Track Nominees: Kennedy Kithuka, Wayland Baptist (Texas); Adam Godwin, Oklahoma Baptist; Javier Ceja, Friends (Kan.); Jared Carl, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); Nick Haines, Saint Mary (Kan.); Aleksander Jakobsen, Ashford (Iowa); Jordan Reeher, Concordia (Ore.); Carey Nolan, Central Methodist (Mo.); Aundreas Lopez, Cumberlands (Ky.); Brayden Barrientez, Oklahoma Christian; Tyler Hartley, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Scott McIntyre, Southern Oregon; Brett Johnson, Corban (Ore.); Mike Hurd, College of Idaho; Isaac Updike, Eastern Oregon; Tyler Norby, St. Ambrose (Iowa); Seth Prince, Indiana East; Clyde Young, Langston (Okla.); Austin Warner, Trinity Christian (Ill.); Matthew Thompson, Taylor (Ind.); Robert Dickey, Taylor (Ind.); John Anderson, Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.); Fitzroy Harris, Milligan (Tenn.); Benjamin Sievert, Concordia (Neb.); Rumeal McKinney, Aquinas (Mich.); David Army, Indiana Tech; Logan Moore, Siena Heights (Mich.); Travis Price, Great Falls (Mont.); Andy Lipiec, Indiana Wesleyan; Elton Cody, Warner Pacific (Ore.); Cody Risch, Cornerstone (Mich.); Erico Smith, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Martell Buchanan, Concordia (Mich.); Michael Topp, St. Francis (Ill.); Casey Stevick, Azusa Pacific (Calif.).
Field Nominees: Paul Rotering, McPherson (Kan.); Joe Reisininger, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); Jacob Chambers, Morningside (Iowa); Max Brown, Ottawa (Kan.); Justin Ludwikowski, Ashford (Iowa); Bo Johnson, Concordia (Ore.); Jordan Kukal, Central Methodist (Mo.); Cory Chaffin, Cumberlands (Ky.); Larry Brown, Oklahoma Christian; Tyler Tompkins, Southern Oregon; Jacob Ybarra, Corban (Ore.); Andre Archer, College of Idaho; Danny Rufus, St. Ambrose (Iowa); Aaron Brown, Iowa Wesleyan; Clyde Young, Langston (Okla.); Jon DeYoung, Trinity Christian (Ill.); Chris Smith , Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.); Tanner Payne, Milligan (Tenn.); Brad Higgins, Doane (Neb.); Kyle Abney, Indiana Wesleyan ; Igor Morales, Indiana Tech ; Ryan Hopson, Siena Heights (Mich.); Gabe Wickham, Hastings (Neb.); Joshua Kles, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Stone Hadley, Concordia (Mich.).
2012 Composite Award Winners (Outdoor Track / Outdoor Field)
Week 1: Leon Robinson, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) / Brandon Jackson, Oklahoma Christian
Week 2: Kennedy Kithuka, Wayland Baptist (Texas) / Nate Moses, Concordia (Ore.)
Week 3: Jordan Reeher, Concordia (Ore.) / Quentin Benning, Friends (Kan.)
Week 4: B.J. Lawrence, Doane (Neb.) / Robbie Haynie, Eastern Oregon
Week 5: Gregory Turner, Wayland Baptist (Texas) / Robbie Haynie, Eastern Oregon
Week 6: B.J. Lawrence, Doane (Neb.) / Ethan DeJongh, Fresno Pacific (Calif.)


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We already heard that Sprint would launch BlackBerry's (maybe) QWERTY savior the Q10 sometime this year, but the company has bee very silent about the new flagship Z10, even as each AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have all have already announced plans. Now, ATD reports that Sprint will get an all-touch screen phone that's not the Z10. Say what?
We asked Sprint about this rumor, and the company deflected saying it's investing its energy preparing the Q10 launch for this year. So what do we make of ATD's report? Well, there's some precedent for Sprint adopting a flagship phone with slight modifications. Back in 2009, the carrier took the dope HTC Hero, and watered down its design into something horrible. Let's hope that doesn't happen again with the Z10. [AllThingsD]