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2012-2013 US Youth Soccer National League Boys continue play in Orlando, Fla.
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Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 Boys showcased their talents in front of hundreds of college coaches in meaningful and competitive matches today at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., alongside the Disney Soccer Showcase. Teams competing in Orlando will wrap up their season tomorrow while the rest of the league will compete in Las Vegas March 15-17 before standings are finalized.
After Under-15 Sunrise Elite 97/98 (FL) secured a top-two finish yesterday, today they defeated CUP Crew Jrs. 97 (OH-S) 3-0 to wrap up the Blue Division title. Frederick Gil struck twice today for Sunrise to move into a tie for second in scoring, while Donald Emerson scored the third to move into a tie for the scoring lead. Sunrise will face Concorde Fire Elite (GA) tomorrow as Concorde tries to grab the second seed and Sunrise attempts to become just the third boys team ever to complete a
perfect 7-0 season
Two more teams clinched automatic berths to the National Championships today. Under-17 OBGC Rangers (MD) and Lehigh Valley United 95 (E-PA) will finish 1-2 in the Red Division standings, but the order will be decided tomorrow in yet another match between the two Region I rivals with the division title on the line. OBGC have the upper hand as a draw will claim the division.
Lehigh will return to Nationals for the second straight year after winning the Region I Championship last summer. Both Lehigh and OBGC have qualified for the National League all three years they've been eligible, but neither have claimed a top spot and OBGC have finished one point from the top each of the last two years to miss out on the National Championships. In Region I Championships play, OBGC has had equally disappointing results, falling in overtime of the final in 2011 to SDFC Gauchos (NJ) and in the semifinals to Lehigh in 2012. With numerous championships that includes last year's Dallas Cup title, OBGC's ultimate goal is to win the National Championship.
"I think it'd be a good way for them to close a chapter, to win the National Championship," said OBGC Rangers Head Coach Matt Pilkington. "They've won pretty much everything else there is to win, but they also want to compete at the highest level. Yesterday we beat the National finalists 5-1, last year we beat the Michigan Jaguars, who won the National Championship, 4-0. So, we know we're capable of winning the National Championship. We feel we're one of, if not the strongest, U-17 club teams in the country and we just want to close it out. We're focused on college scholarships and developing further, but they're all invested in this and want to finish it the right way. I would have liked to have done it a couple seasons ago when we thought we had a very good chance, but they've dedicated a lot of time and effort into this year and finishing it off.
"They have a lot of motivation after coming close the last two years. We've done more this fall to train for National League than in the past. We went to England and played some academy teams over there, went to IMG and played the Under-17 U.S. National Team, and we've done some extra stuff to be at a very high level so we could win the National League and qualify for the National Championships. We're very excited for Nationals this summer."
OBGC boasts a roster full of collegiate, professional and National Team prospects, and haven't missed a beat since saying goodbye to star midfielder Gideon Zelalem after last season, who accepted a spot at English Premier League giant Arsenal FC's youth program. The team has stuck together with ideas of having similar opportunities.
"We have excellent chemistry. There is a real desire from these players to play at the highest level and they always wanted to stick together because they enjoy working, training and playing together," said Pilkington. "We train pretty much full-time, more than most teams, and the commitment to win the National Championship from these boys is there because they're all invested in it.
"They saw one of their teammates, Gideon, have opportunities at a higher level and they hope to do the same. They understand what it takes and they have an environment which they find challenging and enjoyable, and that's kind of been the secret to what we're doing. Players are open to do what they choose, but they chose to all stick together and we're reaping the rewards now in terms of the level they're at and the exposure they're getting. They're being monitored by the National Team, as well as some European and professional teams, and we've also enjoyed a lot of college exposure. Our team manager counted over 50 college coaches at our game today. So, they're getting a lot of exposure and have a lot of options. The majority of our team are juniors, but one of our few seniors has committed to Indiana, who is the current NCAA National Champion, so that goes to show you the level that these kids can play at. A majority of our players will play high-level Division I in college."
As many as six more teams can solidify their place in the National Championships tomorrow; U-15 Bethesda Lions (MD), U-16 Concorde Fire (GA) and GSA Phoenix 97 Red (GA), U-17 CUP Crew Jrs. Gold 95 (OH-S) and U-18 Galaxy SC 94/95 Blue (IL) and Concorde Fire (GA).
The National League is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues (US Youth Soccer Region I Premier League, Midwest Regional League, Region III Premier League and Far West Regional League). The National League brings together some of the best teams in the country, all of which have earned their place in the league with a proven track record of success in US Youth Soccer regional and national competition, regardless of club affiliation or location.
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Who Goes to Cash Shows Extent Bonds Will Become Bear MarketMary Childs and Daniel Kruger
Investors who poured $1.26 trillion into bond funds in the past six years pulled out record amounts of cash last month, leaving the world's biggest fixed-income managers struggling to stem the flow.
The funds saw $61.7 billion of withdrawals as money market mutual fund assets rose $8.17 billion in the week ended June 25, according to TrimTabs Investment Research and the Money Fund Report. Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Global Broad Market Index dropped 2.9 percent in the past two months, the most since the inception of the daily gauge in 1996, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke laid out possibilities for reducing the $85 billion in monthly bond purchases supporting the economy.
Market bears say losses are just getting started because yields barely exceed inflation, leaving little relative value in bonds as the global economy improves. Pacific Investment Management Co., BlackRock Inc. and DoubleLine Capital LP, which together oversee about $6 trillion in assets, said the worst is already over because the securities are fairly valued.
"We are at a definite inflection point," Richard Schlanger, who helps invest $20 billion in fixed-income securities as a vice president at Pioneer Investments in Boston, said in a telephone interview on June 28. "If this thing continues in this vein, people are going to throw in the towel and you're going to get this pain trade. And the markets can't take it. They'd rather see a gradual rise in short-term rates versus a precipitous rise."
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Pioneer has held a smaller percentage of Treasuries in 2013 than is contained in the benchmark index against which it tracks performance, and is investing in short-term floating-rate notes and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, Schlanger said.
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Broad Market index has plummeted 3.5 percent in May and June, the worst decline since a 3.9 percent dive in the two months ended October 2008 as the failure of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ushered in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Treasuries lost 3.3 percent in the last three months, for their third straight quarterly decline.
"Fixed income was there to provide stability and yield," said Chris Acito, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Gapstow Capital Partners, a New York-based alternative investment firm focused on credit with about $800 million under management. "Now both of those are gone."
Record bond-fund redemptions in the month ended June 24 surpassed the previous high of $41.8 billion set in October 2008, according to TrimTabs in Sausalito, California.
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In the most-recent period, investors pulled $52.8 billion from bond mutual funds, typically owned by individuals, and $8.9 billion from exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, which both institutional and private investors buy. Equity funds shrank by $2 billion, bringing their total reduction to $386 billion over the past six years.
Investors often retreat to money-market mutual funds during times of financial stress, accepting lower yields compared with bonds in exchange for higher liquidity. Assets surged during the credit crisis to a peak of $3.92 trillion in January 2009, according to data from the Investment Company Institute. Money funds held $2.59 trillion in the week ended June 26, data from the Washington-based trade group show.
Money-fund yields averaged 0.04 percent this year, based on the Crane 100 Money Fund Index, with the yield for the week ended June 26 at 0.03 percent. U.S. equity mutual funds had assets of $6.61 trillion as of April, according to the most recent ICI data. Bond fund assets were $3.56 trillion.
Yields Rise
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose 11 basis points, or 0.11 percentage point, to 2.04 percent on May 22 after Bernanke, in response to questions from Congress during testimony, indicated the central bank had given thought to reducing its stimulus at some point. The yield then rose 17 basis on June 19, the biggest move since 2011, to 2.35 percent, after the central bank chief said at a news conference in Washington "it would be appropriate to moderate the monthly pace of purchases later this year."
Treasury yields soared as high as 2.61 percent on June 25, the highest level since August 2011, before declining to 2.47 percent as of 1:42 p.m. in New York.
Low Returns
With coupons this low, bond investors are seeing little return on their money. Real yields on 10-year Treasuries, after subtracting the annual inflation rate, are 1.08 percentage points, compared with the 6.4 percent aggregate earnings yield of U.S. stocks, according to Fed data compiled by Bloomberg. While the gap between inflation and 10-year yields is the most since March 2011, it is half the 2.2 percentage point average for the past 20 years.
An improving economy is dimming the lure of bonds as a haven. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence index rose to 81.4, exceeding all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey and the highest since January 2008, from a revised 74.3 in May, the New York-based private research group said June 25. Home prices have increased 12 percent since April 2012, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Composite index.
The economy has added an average of 189,000 jobs each month through May, the fastest pace since 2005 when it created 207,000 positions per month, Labor Department data show. The unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in May, down from 8.1 percent in August. The rate for June may fall to 7.5 percent, according to the average estimate of 66 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
Housing Recovery
"The labor market has continued to improve," Bernanke said at his June 19 press conference. "Job gains, along with the strengthening housing market, have in turn contributed to increases in consumer confidence and supported household spending."
Higher market rates triggered by Bernanke's comments may hamper further improvements in the economy. The average rate for 30-year home loans has jumped to 4.46 percent as of June 27 from 3.40 percent on April 25, according to Freddie Mac.
"Rates going higher clearly will impact growth here," Michael Lillard, the chief investment officer at the fixed income unit of Prudential Financial Inc. in Newark, New Jersey, said in a June 26 interview.
"Housing is one of your most sensitive sectors to interest rates and the mortgage rate has moved a lot, not just because of Treasuries but also because mortgage spreads have widened as well," said Lillard, who helps manage more than $400 billion of bonds. "I think you begin to see it take some of the steam out of the housing rally."
Buying Opportunity
U.S. gross domestic product expanded at a revised 1.8 percent annualized rate from January through March, down from a prior estimate of 2.4 percent, the Commerce Department said June 26. The economy will grow 1.9 percent for 2013, according to the median forecast of 86 economists in a Bloomberg News survey in June, down from last year's 2.2 percent increase.
Bond bulls see the higher rates as a buying opportunity.
"July will not be the same type of month" as June, Jeffrey Gundlach, chief investment officer of Los Angeles-based DoubleLine, said in a June 27 webcast for investors. "There are profits to be made in the bond market between now and the end of the year."
Ten-year Treasury yields may fall by 25 basis points, Bill Gross, manager of the Pimco Total Return fund, the world's biggest bond fund, said in a Bloomberg Radio interview with Tom Keene on June 27.
Yields and spreads over Treasuries were too low two months ago and "the Fed tilted over-risked investors to one side of an overloaded and over-levered boat," Gross said in his monthly investment outlook posted on the Newport Beach, California-based firm's website on June 27. "Stay calm and don't panic."
'An Overshoot'
The bond market may receive support from financial institutions, which will need to buy as much as $5.7 trillion in safe assets including government bonds by 2020 to comply with the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. and capital standards set by the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee said in a May 1 report.
The 14-member TBAC includes officials from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., BlackRock and Pimco.
"What we are seeing right now is an overshoot," said Ashish Shah, the head of global credit at AllianceBernstein Holding LP, which oversees $256 billion in fixed-income assets. "It takes time for institutions to make decisions."
'Not Armageddon'
For BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $3.7 trillion, "a reduction in the Fed's asset purchases is not Armageddon -- it is actually healthy" because trillions of dollars of stimulus have failed to spur much credit growth and economic activity, a group led by Peter Fisher said in a mid-year outlook posted June 27 on the New York-based firm's website.
Fisher, a senior managing director, joined BlackRock in 2004 after serving as undersecretary for domestic finance at the U.S. Treasury.
The market value of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Broad Market index has contracted 3.8 percent since April 30 to $45.8 trillion. Global stocks fell 4.2 percent in the same period to $53.82 trillion.
Bernanke may have altered investors' views about the Fed's goals more than he expected with his comments in May indicating the central bank had given thought to reducing its stimulus at some point, said Martin Fridson, chief executive officer at New York-based FridsonVision LLC, a financial research firm.
"The events from May 22 have been more fundamental in nature and it's changing people's view," Fridson, who started his career as a corporate debt trader in 1976, said in a June 25 telephone interview. "It's not wise to conclude that everyone who's going to leave has already left."
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LIKE THOSE FAMOUS FICTIONAL KIDS who discover the gateway to Narnia in the back of a magical wardrobe, Sonny Landreth, too, has stumbled on a portal to another world—not one of lions and witches, but one of inspiring new riffs, approaches, and sounds. And for years this boundless world was hiding in plain sight in back of the slide—a vast timbral frontier that legions of electric slide players before him never thought to explore. You may have heard of some of the new techniques and textures the Louisiana guitarist has pioneered since then—such as ghost notes, ghost harmonics, reverse vibrato, fretted notes, hammer-ons, and pull-offs sounded behind the slide—but if you have never tried them, you're probably guessing these radical approaches are complex and difficult.
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"I always tell people, whichever slide you decide on, you've got to have the right balance between the weight of the slide and the gauge of the strings," says Landreth. "Personally, I like heavier strings—.013-.056 D'Addarios—because they give you more tension to work with. The type of slide is important, too. I started out using metal, which has a harder and brighter sound that many people prefer, but the first time I tried glass, I was hooked. I instantly loved the smoothness of it and noticed a difference in the harmonics and the overall feel.
"Bottlenecks have a great vibe and a lot of character, and the blues cats really hit on something with that, because that flair on top gives you a much bigger, wider vibrato than other slides and really pushes some air. But it's hard to play multiple parts at the same time with a bottleneck and maintain proper intonation. I use Dunlop Pyrex glass slides because they're very exact and perfectly uniform, and their shape enables me to cover all six strings at the 12th fret and beyond, which is crucial for the stuff I play.
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A new menu interface featuring refinements to the carefully chosen color scheme and increased font size makes navigation easier on the eye, easier to understand and easier to use. Menus can be customized to display only selected items using the new "My Menu" set.
Exclusive in-camera image editing features under the new Retouch menu help ensure consistently satisfying results and greater creative freedom without the use of a computer. D-Lighting automatically brings out detail to enhance results and add creative flair, all while optimizing overall exposure balance. Red-eye correction automatically detects and compensates for the annoying red-eye effect sometimes caused by flash. Trim can be used to produce smaller files for easy sharing or greater efficiency. Image Overlay merges a pair of selected RAW (NEF) files taken with the D80 to create a new composite image. Other options include Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype) and Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance).
Multiple Exposure is a new shooting option that creates a single image within the camera from up to 3 consecutive exposures, producing an effect automatically that resembles multiple exposure techniques used with film.
Creative photography is as simple as rotating the mode dial with the D80's selection of seven automated Digital Vari-Programs. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait and the selected program automatically optimizes white balance, sharpening, tone (contrast), color, saturation and hue settings to best match the shot. The D80 also offers personal control over image optimization settings, with user-selectable menu settings for the Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait, Custom and Black-and-white options.
The powerful built-in flash employs Nikon's highly robust i-TTL flash control for greater precision in flash exposure evaluation that achieves better automatic flash balance. i-TTL flash control also helps realize built-in features such as Repeating flash function for creating stroboscopic effects and the Modeling Flash, which allows photographers to visually assess overall lighting and shadow conditions prior to shooting. Full support for the Advanced Wireless Lighting System lets the built-in flash function as a two-group remote commander that provides direct control over wireless SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights.
The inherent advantages of the D80 combine with the empowering and creatively inspiring components of Nikon's Total Digital Imaging System to deliver a new level of operating ease, expanded creative possibilities, and pure enjoyment. This of course begins with the lineup of interchangeable high-quality AF and DX Nikkor lenses. It extends to maximizing the potential of Nikon's Creative Lighting System, offering benefits such as i-TTL flash control, Advanced Wireless Lighting, highly reliable FV Lock and Auto FP High-Speed Sync, and enabling high-precision flash photography with SB-800, SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights.
Convenient and practical Total Imaging System add-ons include the new MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack. Featuring an ergonomic design that blends added stability with extended shooting potential and more comfortable shooting in vertical format. The Wireless ML-L3 (IR) Remote Control and MC-DC1 Remote Cord options provide necessary camera stability when using long exposures, such as for landscape and macro photography.
Nikon's PictureProject software, provided with every purchase of a Nikon D80, enables easy image importing, editing, organization and sharing. Design templates make it easy to produce prints, tailor images to e-mail, or layout several images on a page to produce creative album layouts.
Capture NX (available for purchase separately) is Nikon's highly versatile and elegantly simple new photo editing solution designed for those who desire more creative control over post-processing and to help photographers tap the full potential of NEF (RAW) images. Featuring an innovative user interface that provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools, Capture NX's powerful photo image processing and editing tools can also be applied to JPEG and TIFF files to satisfy a broader range of photofinishing needs and applications.
The Nikon D80 beautifully combines the best of latest advances in digital technology with ease of operation and quick and efficient camera handling. Add to this the advantages of Nikon's Total Imaging System and every aspiring photographer is certain to enjoy the Nikon digital SLR experience as much as the superb pictures produced with the D80.
The D80 camera body will be available for about US$999. The D80 kit, which includes the camera body along with the new
AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED DX zoom lens
, will be available for about US$1,299. Both ship in September.
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Nikon D80 review by mrlandscape
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far better sensitivity than comparable Canon models/as always rock-solid body construction/one of the best semi-pro cameras of those times
I use this camera when traveling to Ukraine and don`t remember situation when i run into a problems with this camera.
Registered: September 2007
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Nikon D80 review by f43tgv
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Cheap secondhand
None really
This is a very good camera, and available for budget entry level prices on the UK secondhand market now.
Much was made of its metering deficiencies in the photographic press and On-Line review sites at the time of its launch.
I would concur that it doesnt have the consistent accuracy of ,say, the D200 , but having used a lot of Canon cameras I can say quite definitely that it is only variable by Nikons peerless 3D Matrix standards.
In bright conditions I always set mine to - 0.7 stops and work from there, something I have always done without thinking with every Canon I have ever used.
10mp is plenty for detailed A4 prints, the colour is good, sharpness excellent, and the results are always excellent even using Nikons so called consumer lenses such as the 18-200 and 18-135 .
Nikon dont make any lenses that could ever be called poor nowadays.
If you dont need the heft of the D200 and the cost that involves this will do you very nicely.
As ever the build quality of this camera is in a different league to anything Canon have to offer for the same sort of money.
Registered: January 2007
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Nikon D80 review by cvizler
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Build quality, DOF control, remote flash control, B&W mode.
Automatic white balance setting could be better.
I like very much its build quality, the comfortable grip and the separate ISO/WB/QUAL buttons (although I would have preferred a dedicated ISO dial, as on my Canon G9 compact). I appreciate the DOF control button, what I used before virtually each shot.
Automatic white balance setting does not seem to be better (or, in fact, as good) as on my Canon compacts or my friends' Canon DSLRs. I can not say much about the matrix metering, as with my previous cameras, I use spot metering only.
Noise is evident at 1600 ISO and 100% magnification on screen, but it is invisible on A4 prints. The in-camera processing is much better than in my Nikon D50, so I rarely use NEF files. I very often use the smart B&W mode, with virtual photo filters and lower noise than post-processing of RGB files.
Registered: November 2006
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Nikon D80 review by grahambo
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High ISO performance through +0.3, feels great in-hand, big viewfinder, lens compatability (old style screwdriver focus compatible unlike D40/D60)
Capture NX (Nikon's RAW processing software) not included
I held off buying an SLR until I could get one that didn't make a compromise in any area I cared about. This is it. The viewfinder is big, the controls are slick, the pictures are fantastic, and it feels so right in-hand. It's also considerably lighter than the D200/300
I use it with the battery grip for a few reasons. First, I never run out of power. The 70-300 VR is hard on batteries in long periods of use. I've used about one-and-a-half batteries shooting sports (Ultimate Frisbee) all day. Also, the grip treats each battery separately, so it works just fine with only one installed.
Second, the grip further improves the balance and handling of the camera. Matched to the 70-300 VR, the grip with both batteries balances perfectly. It extends the camera slightly giving my pinkie finger a place to grab. And, of course, it gives an extra grip and shutter release button. The button is softer, and can give a softer release when you are pushing low shutter speeds.
Finally, there is Capture NX. This is the most intuitive piece of post processing software I have ever used. Download the trial version and try it on some jpgs. Then think about that with access to the extra detail in the RAW file. The latest version lets me get the same color response out of the D80 RAW files as D3 and D300 owners are getting.
Most of the recent work on my photoblog
are from the D80 and processed with NX. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my work.
The ONLY bad thing I can say about the ergonomics of the camera is that when looking at the review image or histogram, I can't directly adjust the shutter, f-stop, ISO or white balance. Because the buttons are all doing double-duty, I have to push the play button or the shutter button FIRST to cancel playback. I've gotten used to it, but the setup isn't ideal.
Also, + and - on the rear dial were the opposite of what I was expecting (+ to the left?).
Registered: August 2007
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Nikon D80 review by ghamden
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Good digital potential of great images
sd memory
This camera has great potential once you get away from consumer lens and start using pro grade glass
Registered: January 2007
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Nikon D80 review by Masselink
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Better viewfinder than the D70, Great LCD screen
Smaller (big hands) - needs more power
Previously i owned a D70. Great camera, but with a few downsides. The viewfinder was not that great and the screen was pretty small.
The D80 has a bigger screen and the viewfinder is was also improved. Buttons are placed different than the D70, but when working with the camera longer i found it much easier to handle. (except for the 'delete' button) The extra 'Func' button is a great addition, but i still find it hard to find when holding the camera.
The D80 is also slightly smaller than the D70. I have big hands, but holding the D80 is still comfortable. I had a hard time holding and operating a Canon 400d. A Grip solved the problems, but adds exta weight to the camera.
When comparing to the D70, this camera uses alot more power. (even without a VR lens attached). extra batteries(or/and grip) are a must.
My D70 worked with Compact Flash cards, the D80 uses SD cards. Personally i find these SD cars pretty fragile. I never use a cardreader anymore, but i attach the camera to the computer using USB. Luckily the D80 has Hi-Speed USB support.
I don't think anyone can be sorry when buying a D80.
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by btjh86
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great value for money, good IQ
Plastic body
A very nice replacement to the D70s. The biggest difference I felt was in the viewfinder which was much larger and made manual focusing much better.
The autofocus is very nice too, snappy and quick.
Image quality at high ISO's are really great and nikon really got it right this time! The difference is negligible compared to the Canon XTi or 400D.
Registered: January 2007
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Nikon D80 review by Anker
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Build quality, picture quality and weight
I upgraded to a D80 with the 18-135 kit lens from a two year old D70 with the 18-70 kit lens. Its a step up in all respects and impresses me with the solid feel and outstanding quality.
I cannot speak to the scenery modes and in-camera editing since I shoot exclusively in RAW and post process in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Elements 5. But in that environment the camera is fantastic.
Nor can I comment on the built-in flash since I always use a SB600 and a Gary Fong light sphere diffuser when a flash is needed.
The kit lens either gets fantastic or poor reviews. I have to say that I am happy and impressed with it.
I had one minor problem to start. The lens and camera contacts were not working properly and I had to remove and replace the lens a couple of times. After that I have not seen the problem.
Registered: January 2007
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Nikon D80 review by chili-master
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Huge viewfinder, auto ISO, fast performance
Overexposure problems, noise at ISO 1600
This is my first DSLR and I upgraded from a Canon point and shoot (PowerShot S30). I was deciding between the Canon Rebel XTi (400D) or the D80 and chose the D80 in the end. It is an amazing camera and I did not regret my choice. I got this camera with the 18-70 (not 18-135) kit lens.
What I like
- Huge viewfinder (much larger and brighter than Rebel XTi) lets me see everyone's face clearly when taking group shots.
- All functions easily accessed. There's a button for everything. I no longer have to dig through menus like on the S30.
- Auto ISO. I didn't know about this after I bought this camera. The camera sets the ISO for me automatically (configurable) depending on the situation. Not available on Rebel XTi.
- Pressing two buttons (marked with green dots on the camera) and holding them for a few seconds resets all settings. Very handy, I always forget to check my settings and end up with last night's white balance, exposure, etc. Again, you cannot do this with the Rebel XTi.
- Status LCD shows everything without turning on the main LCD.
- Very very fast startup and operation (especially after upgrading from a point and shoot). I no longer miss pictures waiting for the camera to extend the lens, save pictures, etc.
- Battery lasts forever. It'll last for at least several hundred pictures between each charge (even when using flash and playing around with menus).
What I don't like
- Aspect ratio of the frame is different compared to a point and shoot camera (pictures on the D80 are wider than on my S30). I found out that most DSLR's are like this. This took me a while to get used to and initially it was difficult for me to frame a picture properly. However, the wider frame is better in the end because it shows better on my laptop (which is widescreen). It's also very useful when taking landscape or group shots.
- Exposure problems. The D80 tends to overexpose a lot. However, to the D80's credit, it's smart enough not to overexpose night shots (as my previous camera always did).
- Pictures are a little noisy at ISO 1600, but noise only noticeable when viewing pictures at 100%. When showing off pictures on a computer monitor, the noise is not noticeable.
I recommend this camera for anyone who wants to take better pictures by learning to take better pictures (and not leaving the camera in "auto" mode and taking "so so" pictures). The extra $200 I spent on this camera (compared to Canon Rebel XTi) is well worth it.
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by placenamehere
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weight, image quality, good control positions + easy operation
lack of weather sealing
After a couple of months and a few thousand shots through the camera I'm still totally in love with this camera. Most of the use this camera gets is on hiking trips or slung in a small pack for a bike ride so I went with the weight over the bigger offerings like the d200, and though I haven't felt a need for it the only thing this camera is missing that would make *me* feel comfortable would be the better weather sealing of its bigger brethren.
Most of the time I shoot natural light in aperture priority mode with Auto ISO set (max at ISO800) and I couldn't be happier with the quality of output and other mechanics of the camera. Auto WB is better then I had expected (coming from various digicams) and is only fooled by mixed lighting and occasional late day shooting where it may drop some of the warmth of the setting sun. Either way its a quick PP tweak in RAW, but I usually don't have to bother.
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by daff
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viewfinder, features
missing stabilization, priced Capture NX
I'm amateur photographer and I love photography. I was decided to buy Canon. But then Nikon D80 appeared and from technical information it looked superb. So I tried it in hands and it was great. I buyed it and I'm very satisfied with it.
I love level of configuration you can set up on this camera. I like status LCD display. Viewfinder is also amazing and very helpful.
What I miss is image stabilization, but maybe later (with some stabilized lenses) it will be without any complaints.
Image quality is just great, so is manipulating (two dials are very useful).
I have this camera with 18-135 lens and it is perfect combination for start.
In speed this camera is amazing. Power on and making photos is very fast, also focusing.
Very good is also battery information provided by camera (very useful if you want to go outdoor for some time). And battery life is great.
With 3fps it's enough for me (but maybe there are some situations, where 5fps could be useful).
RAW converting software is perfect (I love Capture NX), but it's not free.
Would I recommend this camera? Yes. Would I buy it again? Yes.
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by JoSKaT
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image quality, professional look, build quality
I cant provide you with a technical data of this camera as it's been covered by almost everyone but i can tell you how i love my Nikon D80.
Although i love photography, I'm not a professional photographer by no means. Just a regular guy that happens to like capturing beautiful things, snap shots of family and scenery. My first introduction to SLR years back was Nikon N65, nothing fancy but it took beautiful photos. Back then digital photography was starting to catch up , like a wildfire. The popularity and it's convenience and that reward you get from looking at your shots as soon as you get them is what made me try to explore digital photography. My first one was a Canon Powershot S30, a 3 megapixel PS. A few years after that i purchased a Sony Cybershot 7 megapixel PS. I have to say that both cameras were good and i still use them up to this day.
I know i'm reviewing Nikon D80 here and not the ones i just mentioned but there's a reason why i mentioned them, i'm trying to establish a fact that I am not a brand loyalist by no means. I research product and i buy what i think have the better advantage amongst it's competition. In other words i do my homework before purchasing a product. Canon have a great product on their D20 D30 models and so does Sony's A100, but just looking at them side by side with Nikon D80, aesthetically, Nikon is a beautiful piece of art as far as i'm concerned. But appearance alone cannot justify my choice. Photography is what i'm interested in, so image quality overall will be the deciding factor and i found that in Nikon D80. It produces tack sharp photos. I wish all newly converts to DSLR will get the NIKON D80 because this thing takes photos with excellent image quality. With that said however, again I will not tell anyone not to consider Canon's or Sony's. I happen to prefer Nikon D80. I like the idea that i am taking photos and look good doing it with a great looking camera. It's a matter of preference i guess.
I opted for the kit with 18-70 AF-S. I already have 50 1.8 Prime (a superb and sharp lens) from my old N65. I am saving for 18-200 VR lens. It's available here in Japan (i'm in the military currently serving in this part of the world). I am serving and sometimes i want to reward myself and i have to admit that Nikon D80 is one of the best purchase i have done in years.
This hobby is expensive but if you have the passion for it, i think it's all worth it.
Nikon D80 is highly recommended. I advise anyone considering to purchase a DSLR to handle all cameras for comparison and do your research. I'm sure you will come to the same realization like i did. Nikon got it right.
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by paparazzirn
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The best starter DSLR on the market!
Wish it had greater than 3fps continuous shooting and came with Capture NX, but those are my only complaint!
This is my first DSLR and I couldn't be happier with this camera! I researched heavily, trying to decide between equivocal Nikon and Canon DSLRs. Everything pointed me to this camera. It is GREAT for anyone just entering the DSLR world. A lot of camera without an outrageous pricetag. Right out of the box, it was easy to operate and comes with a Nikon 18-135mm lens which allows about a 7.5x zoom and operates effortlessly, plenty of lens for a starting photographer. The quick start guide will have you snapping pics the second the battery is charged. The menu navigates easily and the display is a WONDERFUL 2.5" giving you crisp, clear feedback. Some of the flash and shutter speeds are not quite as fast as the D200, but for an amateur like myself, it goes unnoticed. I do have to say that I'd like more than 3fps when in continuous shooting mode, but to be honest, I couldn't justify the extra cost of the D200 just for that one feature. I'd also have liked it to come with the Capture NX software for full RAW editing, but the included software is enough to get someone like me started. Purchase a Nikon SLR Starter kit which includes a great camera bag, extra battery and informative photography tutorial for about $100 and you have everything you need to feel "professional" in the DSLR world!
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by mimic
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image quality, better build than competition, very handy to use
not a d200 ;-)
A very good upgrade from D70.
I bought it few weeks ago, and I'm really pleased of the changes from D70 :
the viewfinder is a pleasure to use, especially for manual focus and DOF preview. that's the first reason why I swapped from D70. it is much larger and a bit more lighter.
Low light performance is great, high iso pictures, while noisy are very usable. iso 3200 pictures looks like iso1600 films, I love it.
quote from my D70 review :
Comfortable to use, buttons are placed where it should be, handgrip well designed, images are good quality, battery life is very good, AF is fast and reliable, even with low light.
That's the same for the D80, moreover the "func" button is very useful, and the AF one also.
the lcd sreen is great, very large angle of view, large size, and what I didn't wait for, colors are pretty accurate (close to my calibrated monitor).
RGB histogram is a nice feature since you cannot see channel clipping on luminance histogram.
HOHOHO, I forgot image quality, but there is nothing to say but : close to perfection.
oddly, it seem sharper than my D70 with the same lens (18-200VR), even when viewed at 100% magnification
For me its the best DSLR in its class, despite it's more expensive
Registered: December 2006
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Nikon D80 review by f1maj2
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image quality, speed, built quality
Great camera. My first DSLR, I upgraded from a Canon S2IS. What a leap in capability and quality!!
I initially purchased it with a 50mm F1.8 lens, expecting to have to wait months for the 18-200VR and wanting to play with my new "toy" on my upcoming business trip. However, luck was on my side as, on that trip, I walked into a camera store that had just put their 1st 18-200VR on the shelf. Needless to say that the box didn't have time to collect dust. It'a been on my camera ever since. A highly recommended lens.
Back to the D80. An excellent photographic tool. Fast, flexible and it feels as it's put toghether very well. Image quality is excellent, but it has a tendency to over-expose when shooting outdoors in sunlit conditions. I shoot with a -0.67 to -1.33 bias most of the time under those conditions.
I quickly noticed that my sensor had a few hot pixels (actually 4 of them). Two of these were not too bad, but the other two were showing at ISOs as low as 400 and one of them was almost right in the center of my pictures. I sent it back to Nikon Canada for warranty repair, through the camera store where I had bought it. It took about 3 weeks to get it back, and everything is OK now. I still think it is a great camera, and I don't regret my purchase.
Registered: November 2006
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Nikon D80 review by jemaerca
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Incredible feature set for the price: 10.2MP, instant start-up, fast 0.8ms shutter response and more!
Grip might be too small for some, Nikon Capture is extra.
Strengths: Incredible feature set for the price: 10.2MP, instant start-up, fast 0.8ms shutter response and more!
Weaknesses: Grip might be too small for some, Nikon Capture is extra.
Comments: The D80 is a very capable camera. It can go from a super P&S camera for photographers just testing out the SLR world all the way to some pro use. I would imagine D50 (and maybe some D70/D70s) owners would be tempted to upgrade. I can also see folks who were thinking of getting a D200 would instead buy a D80 and I wouldn't blame them. I was thinking of going from a D50 to a D200 but landed on a D80 instead, and quite happy with the decision. All in all, a very nice effort by Nikon.
Dave W
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Nikon D80 review by Dave W
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excellent ergonimics, low noise, high ISO, long battery life, fast focusing
No user settings memory, small fonts on LCD monitor hard to see
I have owned the D80 for about 3 weeks and am totally pleased with it. It is my first DSLR and an upgrade from a Minolta Dimage 7i. I do a lot of cat photography and the slow response, both focus and shutter delay, caused me to miss many shots. I chose the D80 based on the claims made regarding it's quick response compared to competing cameras. I have not been disappointed. I bought the SB800 flash with the camera and the system is perfect for my needs.
I have a real problem with pre-flash as used by modern digi-cams. It causes most cats, and some people to blink during the pre-flash and have their eyes shut when the main flash fires. Even the D80, in spite of its speed, shows this problem, albeit to a lesser degree. The lifesaver here is the ability to use the Function button (must be setup in the menu system) to fire the pre-flash and set the exposure. Then no pre-flash is needed until a new exposure needs to be set. Two quick presses of the Function button and a new flash exposure is set.
I've taken over 300 images since owning this camera. The exposure and focus have been right on for most shots. The few which have not been right can be attributed to "cockpit error."
I should mention that I bought the 18-135mm kit lens with this camera. Everything about the lens is excellent, including zoom and manual focus. My only disappointment is that it is not stabilized. I would love to have the 18-200 VR lens, but money is an object.
Most of my cons on this camera are nits. I really wish that Nikon had included several user memories for storing the camera settings used in specific shooting situations. I find it difficult to remember the settings used previously. Even when I have no problem recalling the settings, it takes a while to set them. Being able to just recall a memory would be faster and simpler. My obsolete D7i has 5 such user memories which I made good use of.
There is one important function that I wish the camera had - image stabilization. I realize that Nikon has VR (Vibration Resistant) lenses, but those are rather expensive. Also, a sensor stabilizer can be used to shake dust from the sensor. That feature would give me a lot more confidence in swapping lenses which I currently won't do.
I'd certainly give the D80 a 9 out 10 overall rating. Hopefully, my thoughts on this camera will help others who might be agonizing over which camera to buy a little help in making their decision.
Dave W.
Registered: March 2006
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Nikon D80 review by boatdetective
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flexibility, exposure, D200 menu/feature set
Construction quality not as bomb proof as the D200
Fabulous balance of features, performance, build, & price. I cannot say enough about the images I've eeked out of this baby. I upgraded from a D70 & would strongly recommend this as a substantial move up the food chain. The buttons & layout are similar to the D70, so it's an easy switch. Of course, the D200 is a fine, fine machine. However, it will not take better pictures. would I like a D200? Sure. However, the difference in price means that for the price of a D200 body, you can buy a D80 + a 18-200 lens. Sweeeet. My recommendation: don't think- jump.
Registered: November 2006
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Nikon D80 review by audioguru1
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I purchased the d80 to go alongside my s2.
Its a bit smaller than I am used to. I would like to see the lens centered more. I think the battery grip will help me a lot though.
actual battery % (like d200). very very nice. It even tells you total shots on battery.
I like the zoom button. Its easier to use than the d200 which requires pressing a few buttons to zoom in. The d80 is very easy to quickly check 100% quality.
Compared to my s2, and the d70 the viewfinder is amazing. Its large and crisp.
Its a very fast body, shutter lag is very low, and focusing is quick.
It can easily overexpose in matrix mode as it gives a lot of weight to what is in the center frame. Easy to work around if you know whats going on. People seem obsessed with this on the net. When doing critical stuff I use the histogram to judge exposure. Incidentally it has a nice R/G/B histogram.
The camera's 10mp sensor is great.
The camera can function as a wireless commander, and unlike the d70 can command other flashes while not outputting light itself. I love this feature.
I would like to see nikon replace the focus assist light with one similar to the sb800. The light tends to distract subjects and spoil shots. You can get around this by mounting a sb800 and setting it to "af assist only"
I would say this camera is 80% of the d200. The biggest limitation of the d80 is build quality. Im not sure how well it will take a punishing.
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The upgraded turbos feature the factory OEM Garrett housing which is modified with new parts including new compressor wheels. It is also impressive to see Weistec setting records so quickly on the the M157 platform after having essentially mastered the M156. Simply phenomenal progression. Dyno below, on 100 octane, Dynojet, SAE correction:
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5. Contact. Questions and comments about standards and guidelines for statistical surveys of decision may be directed to Brian Harris-Kojetin on 202.395.3093. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.
6. Expiration Date. Continuing
7. Attachment. Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 184, September 22, 2006, pp. 55522-55523.


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With the preseason behind us, it's time to turn towards the regular season, and right off the bat, there's a handful of very important games that will have an impact on the standings in late December. In the NFL, it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs, and these games will have a strong influence on who is on the outside looking in at the end of the year. New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys The NFC East is a strong division with four teams looking to make postseason appearances. Sure all 32 teams aspire to make the tournament, but these four all make strong cases for themselves. This matchup is particularly interesting because it pits two quarterbacks with opposite reputations against each other. On one hand, Eli Manning has made his career based on his ability to make clutch plays. While Tony Romo has won plenty of games for the Cowboys, he's known for collapsing in big moments. Well, this won't be a do or die moment in the NFC East, but it's a big game, and the loser starts the year in a hole. Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Probably the most intriguing matchup of the week, the Redskins will be rolling out Robert Griffin III while the Eagles will be rolling out their new, high-octane offense. RG III should be ready to go, but the entire football world will hold its collective breath when Griffin takes off downfield for the first time. On the other sideline, we'll be watching to see if the Eagles' new offense can hold up for sixty minutes against an NFL defense. The more the Eagles have the ball, the more effective their offense becomes because the defense will get more and more tired. This game isn't short for story lines, and thanks to NFL scheduling, it's a Monday night game too. Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos In a postseason rematch from a year ago, the Broncos enter the season as a favorite to compete for a championship. Many, myself included, think the Ravens will be hard pressed to make the playoffs, making this non-divisional game that much more important. As far as seeding goes, this game likely won't be a factor in any tie-breaking procedures. I expect the Broncos to be a considerably better team, but for the Ravens, upset victories are needed to make the postseason and defend their title. That means a win against the Broncos would be huge in the grand scheme of the season. Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers This game is all about seeding. Both teams are in relatively tough division, yet both are expected to be the class of the field. While it's hard to tell if they'll be competing for a first round bye in the playoffs, this head to head tie-breaker could go a long way towards locking up a rest week to open the playoffs. Also considering how competitive both divisions are, an early loss could come back to bite the loser in a big way. Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions These teams enter the season with high expectations. The Vikings are coming off a playoff appearance, and with the continued development of quarterback Christian Ponder, many think they could be the breakout team of the year. On the other hand, the Detroit Lions were one of the most disappointing teams from a year ago, and suddenly their entire regime is on the hot seat. Divisional games are always more important than non-divisional matchups, but an early loss would be a terrible omen for the Lions, and it would put them behind the eight ball early in the season. [follow]
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August 8, 2005
ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5
SUBJECT: FYI - WOTC Information
1. Purpose. To transmit information on recent developments in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.
2. References. None.
3. Links. This Alert is in the Regional website archive at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources
4. Background. Recently, a merger took place among four WOTC consultants - TBT, Net-Profit, Glick & Glick, and Johnson & Associates. These entities are now operating as TALX. This merger has raised concerns among some WOTC State Coordinators regarding the validity of existing Powers of Attorney (POAs). It has been reported that:
- None of the individuals delegated POAs for former TBT clients now work under the new combined operation; and
- The certification requests (IRS Form 8850) submitted to the States are now being stamped with TALX/Net Profit/TBT as the employers' representative and contact.
- No redelegation of authority exists (in the form of a signed release or POA) for an individual in TALX to represent employers in conducting WOTC business.
While just two States have reported these concerns, there may be others affected since the consultants represent businesses nationwide.
5. Substance. On August 1, 2005, ETA National Office management and the WOTC National Coordinator held a conference call with representatives of the four WOTC consulting companies, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) experts on POAs, to obtain information to address the States' concerns.
Each of the four merging partners explained that a letter was sent to all the States where they conduct WOTC and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit business to inform State Workforce agencies (SWAs):
- Of the effective date of the merger; the new corporate identity (TALX); and the names of the four companies involved;
- That each of the merging companies is retaining its full staff as listed in current POAs in each SWA nationwide; and
- That new POAs will be issued to replace the current POAs close to their expiration date or as needed to identify replacement individuals authorized to conduct WOTC business on behalf of the employers TALX represents.
Representatives from the IRS provided the following guidance:
Current administrative practice is to allow agents [consultants] to assist employers in filing Form 8850 for purposes of the Work Opportunity and Welfare to Work Credits by having the employers complete a Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. As set forth in the Instructions to the Form 2848, the purpose of the Form is to designate individuals, and "only individuals may be named as representatives." See also, 26 CFR 601.502. The Form 2848 cannot be used to authorize firms or companies to act on behalf of a principal. Accordingly, since an individual is the entity designated to be a representative, not the company that the individual may have worked for, the merger of companies that employ these agents should not affect the validity of the Form 2848, until the Form 2848 is revoked, or unless State law provides otherwise.
6. Action. Program Administrators are invited to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies. The following procedure is recommended for handling/processing certification requests received from TALX, or otherwise identified as TBT/Net Profit/TALX:
- On receipt of a certification request (Form 8850), State Coordinators should verify that the name of the individual listed on the Form 8850 as Person to contact, if different from above, (under the section entitled: For Employers Use Only) is the same as the one listed in the current unexpired POAs on file.
- If a valid POA does not exist, the State Coordinator should send each affected employer a letter requesting that a new POA, (Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative), be submitted within 30 calendar days from receipt of IRS Form 8850. This Form 2848 submittal should clearly designate, by name, the individual listed on the IRS Form 8850 as authorized to represent the employer.
- When feasible, WOTC State coordinators may follow-up with a telephone call to the affected employers.
- Upon receipt of the new POA, each WOTC State Coordinator should process the Form 8850s on file and all such future requests, and issue the corresponding determinations (certification or denial with reason for the denial) in a timely manner.
This process should prevent States from accumulating unprocessed certification requests that will increase their backlogs and reduce or exhaust their funds.
7. Contact. Comments or questions about this WOTC guidance may be directed to the Office of System Performance in your Regional Office:
Region 1 Boston - 617.565.3630
Region 2 Philadelphia - 215.861.5200
Region 3 Atlanta - 404.562.2092
Region 4 Dallas - 214.767.8263
Region 5 Chicago - 312.596.5400
Region 6 San Francisco - 415.975.4610
Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.
8. Expiration Date. Continuing
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Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies named National League Player of the Week
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has been named National League Player of the Week for the period ending September 22nd. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network.
In seven games last week, Blackmon led the Major Leagues with 18 hits and 26 total bases while tying for baseball's highest batting average with a .500 (18-for-36) mark. The lefty slugger also tied for the Major League lead in doubles (5) while slugging .722 and posting a .500 on-base percentage - good for third and fifth in the National League, respectively. Blackmon added six runs scored with five driven in during the week while hitting one home run.
Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the opener of a four-game home series with the N.L. Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals. The Texas native drove in the game-tying run in the bottom of the seventh, plating Rockies backstop Wilin Rosario with an RBI single to knot the score at two. His RBI double in the eighth inning gave the Rockies a 4-2 lead in an eventual 6-2 victory over the Redbirds. In Thursday's matchup between the two clubs, the Georgia Tech product collected four hits as the Rockies outlasted the Cardinals for a 7-6 win in 15 innings, which earned a series split. His eighth inning double off Cards reliever Trevor Rosenthal marked his fifth straight game with a double, tying a franchise record last accomplished by Todd Helton in 2004. It marked the fourth career four-hit game for the 27-year-old, who has played in parts of three seasons with the Rockies since being selected by the organization in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft. On Friday, Blackmon clubbed his career best fifth homer of the season as the Rockies began a three-game set with the Diamondbacks at Coors Field. The solo shot to lead off the bottom of the sixth broke a 2-2 deadlock and paved the way to a 9-4 victory for the Rox over their N.L. West rivals. Blackmon collected back-to-back three-hit games on Saturday and Sunday against the D-backs. With 18 hits across six multi-hit performances last week, Blackmon saw his batting average jump from .289 to .311 (70-225) on the season. This is Charlie's first career Player of the Week Award.
Other noteworthy performances last week included Blackmon's Colorado teammate, Charlie Culberson (.478, 11 H, 6 R, 520 OBP); Cincinnati's Jay Bruce (.333, 5 R, HR, 14 RBI, 593 SLG, .400 OBP); Matt Carpenter (.406, 7 R, 13 H, 5 RBI, .625 SLG, .500 OBP) and Matt Holliday (.500, 13 H, HR, 7 RBI, .692 SLG, .581 OBP) of the St. Louis Cardinals; Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt (.370, 6 R, 10 H, 3 HR, 9 RBI, .815 SLG, .452 OBP);Philadelphia's Chase Utley (.400, 5 R, 10 H, 2 HR, 10 RBI, .680 OBP, .400 OBP); San Diego's Andrew Cashner (1-1, 0.00 ERA, 1-H SHO, 14 SO, 16.0 IP); and Washington's Jordan Zimmermann (1-0, 0.00 ERA, SHO, 9.0 IP, 9 SO).
In recognition of his National League Player of the Week Award, Charlie Blackmon will be awarded a watch courtesy of Game Time, the leader in licensed sports watches, available at MLB.com.


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C-Dogs SDL is a port of the old DOS arcade game C-Dogs to modern operating systems. C-Dogs is an arcade shoot-em-up which lets players work alone or co-operativly during missions, and against each other in the "dogfight" deathmatch mode. The original DOS version of C-Dogs came with several built in missions and dogfight maps, and this version is no exception. The author of the DOS version of C-Dogs is Ronny Wester.
Micro Tetris is based on the 1989 International Obfuscated C Code Contest Best Game entry. It is a very small implementation, with extreme similarity to the BSD Tetris implementation. So it is very suitable for small embedded systems with only serial or SSH console access. The code uses no curses or other heavy libraries, only ANSI escape sequences and the Unix "stty" command to setup and restore the display.
Micro Snake is based on a simple snake game by Simon Huggins. This version of the snake (worm) game is very small and only utilizes ANSI escape sequences to draw the board. Hence it is very suitable for small embedded systems with only serial or SSH console access. The code uses no curses or other heavy libraries, only ANSI escape sequences and the Unix "stty" command to setup and restore the display.
For users on Linux and Unix, KDE offers a full suite of user workspace applications which allow interaction with these operating systems in a modern, graphical user interface. This includes Plasma Desktop, KDE's innovative and powerful desktop interface. Other workspace applications are included to aid with system configuration, running programs, or interacting with hardware devices. While the fully integrated KDE Workspaces are only available on Linux and Unix, some of these features are available on other platforms. In addition to the workspace, KDE produces a number of key applications such as the Konqueror Web browser, Dolphin file manager, and Kontact, the comprehensive personal information management suite. The list of applications includes many others, including those for education, multimedia, office productivity, networking, games, and much more. Most applications are available on all platforms supported by the KDE Development. KDE also brings to the forefront many innovations for application developers. An entire infrastructure has been designed and implemented to help programmers create robust and comprehensive applications in the most efficient manner, eliminating the complexity and tediousness of creating highly functional applications.
Kobold's Quest 1 is a heroic fantasy RPG-Adventure game. The purpose is to play a kobold apprentice magician who learns the way of the wizard on the way through dungeons and so on. The first encounter is in the South Gnarborean woods dungeon with a red dracolich mage. You can cast spells from his spellbook if you defeat him. Furthermore, there is a water dungeon to the far east wherein an assassin mage is said to dwell. Then there are the Nut People who congregate in their little village. Their head magician also has spells for you if you can find him somewhere in the north. The Celestian lords and ladies are said to dabble in the affairs of wizards. A rogue leads you on to their encounter.
Beastlands - Song of the Were is a lightweight hack and slash adventure game with some RPG and RTS elements. It is based on Tanir's Quest's engine. The story of the game is based on the Beastlands plane of existence where sylvan creatures make up most of the population. Ehlonna, Godess of nature, daughter of Gaia leads a party of hers through the wilderness on a quest against evil intent together with her Brother Dieties.
A disk which can boot into an OS whose bootloader is broken.
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East Coast Swing (Triple)
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Produced by Dance Vision 2005. Approximately 57 minutes.
Beginning Level 1) Basic Triple 2) Throwout 3) Underarm Turns 4) Behind the Back Pass, Demonstration of Steps 1-4 Intermediate Level 1) Cuddle 2) Alternating Underarm Turns 3) Shoulder Check, Demonstration of Steps 1-3
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Highly recommended! I bought the Johnson/Kozak Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, FoxTrot, EC Swing and Jitterbug DVDs from DanceVision after finding a couple of them in our local library. I'm very happy with my purchase. I also bought a Ron Montez Beginner/Intermediate American Rumba DVD since there was no American Rumba DVD offered by Johnson/Kozak. The Montez DVD is more smooth and professionally presented and there is a lot of material on the DVD; (it also costs twice as much). But for a beginner I think the Johnson/Kozak DVDs are much better. Watching them makes you want to get up and dance! That does not happen with the Montez DVD; it is so smooth that all the life has been squeezed out. The Montez DVDs may be better for more advanced dancers, but the Johnson/Kozak DVDs have a raw and honest energy to them that is invaluable for beginners. I should add that Mr. Johnson believes the man should not try to force the lady to dance what he wants, but simply offer her a clear and definite invitation to dance the pattern he has chosen. Ms. Kozak instructs for the all the moves of the lady in their DVDs; (Ms. Montez does not speak in the Montez DVD). Ms. Kozak adds a lot to the value of the Johnson/Kozak DVDs. The practice music for their Jitterbug DVD could have been written with Ms. Kozak in mind: "She has a cat-like quality that no one can erase. And when you see her on the floor you know she's in her place."
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The S54 engine in the BMW E46 M3 early on had a reputation of being made out of glass due to bearing failures. People said stock motors could not hold together let alone forced induction examples. This was quickly dispelled as the motor more and more often showed incredible gains with forced induction. HPF themselves pushed the motor to over 700 wheel on stock internals. Recently, people have been doing in the high 6XX wheel range on stock internals as if it no sweat.
Basically, HPF helped pioneer the turbo market for the E46 M3. There are new options coming just now (over a decade after the car hit the market) which goes to show just how difficult it is to do this. HPF had options to turbo the E46 M3 when nobody else had options to turbo the E46 M3. They were the main game in town and deserve respect for it. But... even the mighty can fall and a single platform can not sustain anyone forever.
Unfortunately an employee stole from HPF something over $200k (who knows what the real amount truly is and just how much he got away with) and unfortunately Chris made a poor choice with his new insurance company who only covered $25k in theft. The insurance company and HPF went to court and HPF lost. BimmerBoost is somewhat surprised a quarter million can sink a ship of this size but clearly there were other issues at play.
Whether one wants to put the blame on the owner Chris or not it's hard to say what frivolous spending might have gone on. Chris did reach a high point in the BMW tuning market in the USA and nobody can take that away from him. Numerous magazine spreads, hundreds of turbo kits sold, and a household name on BMW forums. That deserves respect and is a level few can or will reach.
Sustaining that is another thing entirely though. Busty young women don't come cheap. Dedicated drag cars for forum boasting aren't cheap. There is a reason rockstars tend to burn out fast. Is that what happened here? In retrospect it's easy to say this and that should have been done instead but Chris also did get somewhat of a second chance with a forum member investing cash into the company recently.
Unfortunately, it seems that amount was not enough and now the doors are closed and people are laid off. What will happen to current orders? Members on this site are waiting for their parts. What will happen to the cars still there? Some have been removed, some remain. What will happen to Chris Bergermann? Is this it? Not going to be easy to climb back up after already being at the top of a platform for quite some time with little capital to work with and he certainly isn't getting younger.
I for one want to thank HPF for their support. Chris was always kind to me, always supportive, and always wished me well. He always wanted me to succeed and I wasn't even a customer of his. To him I was just some random kid building a forum. I did an interview with Chris back in 2010: http://www.germanboost.com/content.php?426-BimmerBoost-Interview-with-Chris-Bergermann-Owner-of-Horsepower-Freaks
I suggest any interested party take a look or listen to it (audio is posted). It shows how far HPF came in just 9 years at the time of the interview.
I wish you well Chris, I wish all your employees well, and I hope you move on positively. It's a rough and cuthroat business. When you are on top, people just want to tear you down. It's easy for people to talk down sitting comfortably behind their monitor without realizing how many peoples lives this affects. Hopefully there is a learning lesson here that makes everyone stronger and hopefully nobody is going to bed hungry at night as a result of this. You'll land on your feet Chris. Good luck and thank you, from BimmerBoost.


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August 4, 2004
ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5
SUBJECT: Request for Comments – Employment and Training Data Validation Requirement; OMB Number 1205-0NEW
PROGRAM(S): WIA, Wagner-Peyser, Trade Act
1. Purpose. To transmit a request for public comment on a proposed new Information Collection Request (ICR), which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, concerning employment and training data validation for programs under the Workforce Investment, Wagner-Peyser and Trade Adjustment Assistance Acts.
2. References. Federal Register, Vol. 69, No. 135, July 15, 2004, pp. 42456-42458; Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]; Workforce Investment Act; Wagner-Peyser Act; Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act.
3. Links. This Bulletin is in the Regional website archive at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources
Link to the Federal Register attachment (.pdf)
4. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies and are invited to comment, on or before August 15, 2004, to:
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Management and Budget
Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ETA
Ref: 1205-0NEW
Room 10235
Washington, D.C. 20503
tel. 202.395.7316
5. Contact. Comments or questions about data validation reporting may be directed to your Regional Office:
Region 1 Boston – 617.565.3630
Region 2 Philadelphia – 215.861.5200
Region 3 Atlanta – 404.562.2092
Region 4 Dallas – 214.767.8263
Region 5 Chicago – 312.596.5400
Region 6 San Francisco – 415.975.4610
Comments or questions about the format of this Bulletin may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.
6. Expiration Date. August 15, 2004
7. Attachment. Federal Register, Vol. 69, No. 135, July 15, 2004, pp. 42456-42457


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Report: Scott Skiles out as Bucks' head coach
Scott Skiles is likely out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, USA Today reported late Monday evening.
Citing a "person familiar with the discussions," the newspaper added that the source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bucks had not officially announced Skiles' departure.
The report also indicated that Skiles was not fired but that it was a mutual decision between him and the team to part company. The Bucks have lost their last four games and now stand at an even .500 at 16-16.
Skiles has led the Bucks since 2008-09, with a record of 162-182. In his 13-year career as an NBA head coach he's 443-433.
In another report, this one by NBA.com, Skiles had reportedly told team officials that this would be his last season coaching the Bucks. In turn, team officials tried to persuade Skiles to stay, and reportedly indicated they would offer him a new and larger contract to remain as head coach.


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Originally Posted by michaelpaul1: still cant quote with the most popular brower on the net...IE...I cant believe it...cant even post links anymore...also...I have to mute my computer because the broadway musical spam at full blast comes across my speakers without me even clicking it...
Quoted from IE9.
Working for me.
Originally Posted by Rizzo: Hi MichaelPaul1,Just tested in IE8 and IE9. What evrsion are you using?Rizz
It worked this time, but I've noticed that it's been hit or miss from time to time.
Hey Guys,
How are you finding this today.
Working for me! Thanks!
Originally Posted by michaelpaul1: ie 9...still cant quote...and now it looks like no one can post links anymore...
New changes MP1.
" Users are no longer able to post active links in threads. You can still post the URL you want users to view, but now other users will have to copy the link and paste it in the browser themselves. Don't be lazy; it's just one simple step."
- Courtesy of CT
Mine is in and out as well. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.
Originally Posted by vanzack: It works. Holy garbage.I finally caved and downloaded firefox only to quote on covers, and now a fix.
Finally. Google Chrome seems to be extremely slow.


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