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The House of Delegates on Friday approved legislation that mining lobbyists hope will lead West Virginia to weaken its water pollution limit for toxic selenium discharges from coal operations.
Delegates voted 99-0 to approve the bill (HB2579) and send it on to the Senate.
House Judiciary Chairman Tim Miley, D-Harrison, said the bill is "an important one for the coal industry" and would revise the state's current water quality standard for selenium.
Miley urged fellow lawmakers to approve the bill "so that the coal industry is not crippled," citing what he said were "punishing fines" for violations of the existing pollution limit.
"This bill creates flexibility," said Miley, whose committee approved the bill Monday.
Selenium discharges from mountaintop removal have been increasingly linked with water-quality violations, and scientists are concerned about developmental damage and reproductive problems in fish populations downstream from mining.
In 2003, a broad federal government study of mountaintop removal mining found repeated violations of West Virginia's selenium standard downstream from mining operations. The following year, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report warned of more selenium problems downstream from mining sites. In December 2011, a peer-reviewed paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concluded that selenium discharges have deformed fish downstream from mining operations in the Mud River watershed.
The House-approved bill itself does not change the current West Virginia selenium standard. Instead, the legislation would require the state Department of Environmental Protection to develop within two months a new "implementation plan for the selenium current criteria."
Under the bill, the DEP plan must include:
n Implementing the current criteria - 5 micrograms per liter - as a "threshold standard."
n Monitoring any selenium discharges to determine which form of the pollutant is being emitted.
n Surveying fish populations in any waterways "to assess any possible impacts" from sites where that threshold criteria is exceeded.
The bill also requires the DEP to report any monitoring data to the Water Research Institute at West Virginia University "to assist with the development of a state-specific selenium criteria that is protective of state waters."
The legislation, though, does not specifically instruct the DEP to write state-specific criteria, and does not mandate whether any future such criteria would be stronger or weaker than the existing standard. Under the federal Clean Water Act, any such changes in the state's standard could not take effect unless they are approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
A companion Senate bill is co-sponsored by 28 of the Senate's 34 members, and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin this week said at a coal industry convention that he supports the measure.
Coal industry officials say the state's current standard is overly and unnecessarily stringent. Mine operators, though, are less concerned about paying fines for violations than they are about being forced - mostly through citizen-group lawsuits, rather than DEP actions - to spend millions of dollars to reduce selenium runoff and comply with the existing standard.
House supporters of the bill have portrayed it as an effort to allow West Virginia to set its own selenium standard and to fight the Obama administration's efforts to tighten restrictions on coal.
Delegate Justin Marcum, D-Mingo, for example, said during a public hearing earlier this week that West Virginia doesn't need "a bunch of outsiders coming in telling us how to handle our coal industry.
"This is not something we need to turn over to Washington, to people who have never been in our state," Marcum said. "We can manage ourselves just fine."
The selenium standard was set years ago by the state Environmental Quality Board, although it is based on an EPA recommendation. Coal industry lobbyists have tried for years to get lawmakers to weaken the standard, and the West Virginia Coal Association tried again just last year to get the DEP to do so on its own.
Selenium is a naturally occurring element found in many rocks and soils, and it is an antioxidant needed in very small amounts for good health.
In slightly larger amounts, however, selenium can be toxic. Selenium damages the reproductive cycle of many aquatic species, can impair the development and survival of fish and can damage gills or other organs of aquatic organisms subject to prolonged exposure.
It also can be toxic to humans, causing kidney and liver damage, as well as damage to the nervous and circulatory systems.
Coal industry officials are fond of pointing out that West Virginia's current long-term aquatic life water-quality standard for selenium, 5 micrograms per liter, is far more stringent than the EPA's drinking water standard of 50 micrograms per liter. However, selenium bioaccumulates, meaning that a certain concentration in water has the potential to build up by several orders of magnitude by the time it reaches fish and wildlife.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The University of South Carolina Beaufort softball team ran its program-best winning streak to 12 games by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader Wednesday at Georgia Gwinnett.
The 11th-ranked Sand Sharks won 10-1 and 5-4 to spoil the opening of the Grizzlies' new softball facility.
USCB (35-3) jumped out to an early lead in the opener, scoring four runs in the first on Taylor Triplett's RBI single and Maddie Byrd's three-run homer to right-center. Shelby Zipperer added an RBI single in the third and Mariaha Sanborn drove her home with a run-scoring double for a 6-0 margin.
The offensive support was beyond sufficient for ace Kristy Cook (16-0), who limited the Grizzlies to one run on two hits in a complete game.
The Sand Sharks again started hot in the second game, scoring two runs in the first and two in the fourth for a 4-0 cushion. C.J. Browder and Zipperer hit RBI doubles in the first, and Alexandria Simmons and Taylor Triplett added run-scoring singles in the fourth.
Sophomore Caitlin Campbell (9-3) was the winning pitcher, holding the Grizzlies to two runs on four hits over four innings.
The Sand Sharks travel to Jacksonville, Fla., on Monday for a non-conference doubleheader at Edward Waters. They return home to face Warner and Southeastern in Sun Conference doubleheaders next weekend.
USCB men place 10th at Spring Major
SEBRING, Fla. - The USCB men's golf team finished 10th Tuesday in the Sun Conference Spring Major hosted by Warner at Sun 'N' Lake Golf Club.
The Sand Sharks shot 301 in the final round to finish the 54-hole event at 901.
Junior Owen Bell (72-73-77-222) was USCB's top finisher in a tie for 19th. Freshman Cory Cottrell (74-78-74-226) and senior Travis Cashion (77-74-75-226) tied for 30th, followed by junior Brian Langley (75-77-76-228) in a tie for 33rd and sophomore Andrew McCullough (77-80-76-233) in a tie for 42nd.
Next up for the Sand Sharks is the Sun Conference Championship from April 28-30 at Mystic Dunes Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Spring volleyball practice scheduled
Bluffton High School spring volleyball practice will begin at 4 p.m. May 1.
Practice will continue each weekday through May 21, starting each day at 3 p.m. These practices are open to female students at Bluffton High and rising ninth-graders at H.E. McCracken Middle School.
For more information, contact coach Al Stern at 705-5293 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Lifeguarding courses set for May
Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services will hold an American Red Cross lifeguarding course at the Charles "Lind" Brown Outdoor Swimming Pool in Beaufort.
Participants must be 15 by the last day of the course and take a prerequisite swim assessment before being accepted into the class. The assessment will be 3-6 p.m. May 2 at the Beaufort Indoor Swimming Pool. Only the first 12 participants that pass and pay will be eligible for each class due to space limitation.
Courses will be held 3-8 p.m. May 8-10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 13. The registration fee is $160 cash or check by May 2, which includes all class materials.
For more information, visit www.bcgov.net/PALS or call Anny Binette at 255-6795.
Water rescue course May 9-10
Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services will hold an American Red Cross basic water rescue course at the Battery Creek Swimming Pool.
Participants must be 14 or older to participate in the class. There are no prerequisites for this class, although participants should be comfortable in chest-deep water.
Classes will be held 5-7 p.m. May 9-10.
The registration fee is $35, cash or check, before the class. This class is limited to the first 10 paid participants.
For more information, visit www.bcgov.net/PALS or call Yolanda Middleton at 255-6760.
Paddleboard race series comes to Hilton Head
A paddleboard racing series, open to all experience levels, will be held on Hilton Head Island in May and June.
The Outside SUP Series is scheduled for May 16, May 23, May 30 and June 6. All events are scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Marshland Road boat ramp.
The entry fee is $20 per race day or $75 for the series. The fee includes use of all necessary boards and equipment, scorecards and a souvenir.
Races will be held in two categories: "Open," for those bringing their own boards, and "one-design," in which all boards will be supplied by Outside Hilton Head. Points will be awarded for participation and placement in each race event, and will be cumulative over the series, with prizes being awarded at the series wrap-up party June 6.


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We all know the best Bulls draft. It may have been the best draft any team ever has had.
With the third pick in the 1984 draft, they reluctantly chose Michael Jordan.
Not that they weren't pleased, but as general manager Rod Thorn said that June day as fans watched in the Hilton hotel ballroom, "We've taken a step in the right direction. Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. I wouldn't put that kind of pressure on him. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player.
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Baseball Brings Home SEC Gold, 8-2; Will Host Regional
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HOOVER, Ala. -- Designated hitter Blake Dean's two-run homer Sunday highlighted a five-run LSU fifth inning, and right-hander Louis Coleman fired six scoreless relief innings to lead the eighth-ranked Tigers to an 8-2 victory over Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament championship game at Regions Park.
LSU (43-16-1) won its 20th straight game, establishing a school record. The previous mark of 19 consecutive wins was set by the 1997 club. The Tigers, who trailed 2-1 entering the bottom of the fifth inning, won for the 16th time during the 20-game streak after facing a deficit.
LSU claimed its seventh SEC Tournament championship and its first since 2000. LSU and Alabama are tied for the most league tournament titles with seven apiece.
Ole Miss, playing in its third SEC Tournament title game in the last four seasons, dropped to 37-24 with Sunday's loss.
LSU will play host to the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional beginning at 1 p.m. Friday. The entire NCAA Tournament field, including the eight national seeds will be announced at 11:30 a.m. Monday on ESPN.
"It's a tremendous feeling to be SEC Tournament champions," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. "This is a game we really wanted to win very badly. I think it's important for these kids to learn to win championships. It was a tremendous total team effort. I'm very proud to be the coach of the LSU Tigers.
"If there ever was a team that defines unselfishness, this is it. There's an old saying that there's no telling what you can accomplish if no one cares who gets the credit, and I think this team epitomizes that."
LSU exploded for five runs in the fifth to erase a 2-1 deficit and take a 6-2 lead. Shortstop DJ LeMahieu led off the inning with a double, and he advanced to third on a double by centerfielder Leon Landry. Second baseman Ryan Schimpf then ripped the Tigers' third straight double, scoring LeMahieu and Landry and prompting Baker's exit from the mound.
Hollander followed with a infield single against Ole Miss reliever Jake Morgan before leftfielder Jared Mitchell fanned for the first out of the inning. Schimpf and Hollander executed a double steal, and rIghtfielder Derek Helenihi's sacrifice fly to right field gave LSU a 4-2 lead.
Dean, who was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, punctuated the rally with a two-run blast to right-centerfield, increasing the advantage to 6-2. The dinger was Dean's 16th of the season and his third in the SEC Tournament. He hit a grand slam Saturday versus Alabama, and he launched a walk-off solo shot in the 10th inning Wednesday against South Carolina.
"We started off slow at the beginning of the year," Dean said, "but we worked our tails off. Today we fell behind, battled back and looked to Louis Coleman to close it out. We came out today ready to play and we got the job done."
The Tigers added a run in the seventh when Mitchell lined a two-out double, stole third base and scored on a wild pitch by Ole Miss reliever Cody Satterwhite.
First baseman Matt Clark led off the LSU eighth inning with a homer, his 22nd of the season and his third of the tournament.
Dean, Clark, Schimpf and LSU left-hander Blake Martin – who defeated Vanderbilt on Thursday – were named to the SEC All-Tournament team.
Ole Miss took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning against LSU starter Daniel Bradshaw when rightfielder Jordan Henry singled, moved to third on designated hitter Fuller Smith's single and scored on leftfielder Logan Power's RBI groundout.
LSU tied the game in the bottom of the frame when Hollander singled against Ole Miss starter Nathan Baker, moved to second on Mitchell's sacrifice bunt and scored when Ole Miss shortstop committed a throwing error on a grounder hit by rightfielder Derek Helenihi.
Ole Miss reclaimed the lead in the second when centerfielder Michael Guerrero launched a solo homer, his fifth dinger of the tournament.
However, Ole Miss was held scoreless the rest of the way, as Coleman – who entered the game in the fourth inning – was brilliant in relief. Coleman improved his record to 6-0 on the year as he allowed just three hits in six innings with no walks and seven strikeouts.
Baker (3-5) was charged with the loss as he surrendered four runs – three earned – on five hits in four innings with no walks and two strikeouts.
LSU 8, Ole Miss 2 (May 25, 2008 at Hoover, Ala.)
Ole Miss............ 110 000 000 - 2 8 1 (37-24)
Pitchers: Ole Miss - Nathan Baker; Jake Morgan(5); Cody Satterwhite(6); Rory McKean(8).
LSU - Daniel Bradshaw; Louis Coleman(4).
Win-Louis Coleman(6-0) Loss-Nathan Baker(3-5) T-2:49 A-11123
HR OM - Michael Guerrero (9).
HR LSU - Blake Dean (16); Matt Clark (22).
N. Baker faced 3 batters in the 5th.
2008 SEC Baseball Tournament All-Tournament Team
P Lance Lynn, Ole Miss
P Blake Martin, LSU ; Austin Hyatt, Alabama
C Alex Avila, Alabama
1B Matt Clark, LSU; Andrew Giobbi, Vanderbilt
2B Ryan Schimph, LSU
3B Chris McClendon, Kentucky
SS Ryan Flaherty, Vanderbilt
OF Michael Guerrero, Ole Miss
OF Jordan Henry, Ole Miss
OF Kent Matthes, Alabama; Sawyer Carroll, Kentucky
DH Blake Dean, LSU
Most Valuable Player: Blake Dean, LSU
LSU Quotes
Opening statement...
"It is a tremendous feeling to be SEC Tournament Champions. This is a game we really wanted to win very badly. I think it's very important for these kids to learn to win championships. It was a tremendous total team effort. I am very proud to be the coach of the LSU Tigers."
On postseason awards and LSU not having anyone on the all-league team...
"I think in a weird kind of way they feel good about it because they know that the team is bigger than any one individual. We preach these things all the team, and if there is ever a team that defines unselfishness – there's an old saying that there's no telling what you can accomplish if no one is there to take the credit, and I think this team defines that.
On the championship game today...
"It's very hard to describe. Coming in, I was just excited that we here but also wanted to win it. I've never won a championship before and to be here – I'm very happy and fortunate. And the way the guys played today was unbelievable."
"We started off slow at the beginning of the year and we worked our tail off. We fell behind, battled back and looked to Louis to close us out. We came out today ready to play and we got the job done."
Ole Miss Quotes
Opening comment...
"I thought the kids competed really hard. I'm proud of the way we went after LSU in the beginning. We opened the door for them (LSU) a couple of times, and you can see why they are on one of the hottest streaks in the country. They take advantage of it. That's why the steak is what is. They make big at bats, big plays and big pitches."
On the game...
"I thought that (Louis) Coleman did a very good job. We battled really well, but LSU was just too good for us. I thought Blake Dean had a big day at the plate along with some of the other hitters. They just hit the ball well today."
On the game...
"We just ran into a hot LSU team. They're hitters have seen a lot of good pitchers during the tournament. It makes it tough for the pitchers who come in. We need bigger pitchers in situations like that."
On the game...
"It's a disappointment to lose. You have to give credit to LSU because they are hot and hard to beat. I'm proud of the way we fought. We had to fight to be here during the Kentucky series. I'm proud of our team."
Game Notes
- LSU is 4-1 versus Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament.
- LSU now has seven SEC Tournament titles (1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2000 and 2008). That moves them into a tie with Alabama for the most conference tournament titles.
- LSU's 8-2 victory over Ole Miss in the SEC Championship is the second time Ole Miss has lost to a team that they won the regular season series. (MSU in 2005, LSU in 2008)
- LSU has now won 20 consecutive games, the most in school history. Counting a 10-10 tie with Georgia, the Tiger's have not lost in 21 straight games.
- LSU relief pitcher Louis Coleman matched his season highs for innings pitched with 6.0 and strikeouts with 7.
- LSU DH Blake Dean went 2-for-3 with a run scored and 2 RBI. He ended the tournament with 9 RBI, the most of the tournament.
- Ole Miss CF Michael Guerrero hit his fifth homerun of the tournament, the most of any single player in the tournament.
- Ole Miss RF Jordan Henry went 1-for-4 with a run scored, giving him 11 hits for tournament. That was the most of any other player in this year's tournament.
- Total attendance for the 2008 SEC Tournament was 124,139. It was the highest total attendance since the 2002 SEC Tournament and is the second largest all-time attendance in the history of the tournament.
- A total of 27 home runs were hit in this year's tournament. That is most that have been hit in the tournament since it moved to Hoover in 1998, and the second most hit in the history of the SEC Tournament.
- LSU's win in the SEC Tournament means that the Tigers have earned the SEC automatic bid into the NCAA Baseball Tournament.
From NCAA.com:
The 16 regional sites, with host institutions and records through Sunday, May 25, are as follows:
Arizona State (45-11), Tempe, Ariz.
Cal State Fullerton (37-19), Fullerton, Calif.
Coastal Carolina (47-12), Conway, S.C.
Florida St. (48-10), Tallahassee, Fla.
Georgia (35-21-1), Athens, Ga.
Long Beach State (37-19), Long Beach, Calif.
LSU (43-16-1), Baton Rouge, La.
Miami (Fla.) (47-8); Coral Gables, Fla..
Michigan (45-12), Ann Arbor, Mich.
Nebraska (40-14-1), Lincoln, Neb.
North Carolina (46-12), Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina State (38-20), Raleigh, N.C.
Oklahoma State (42-16), Stillwater, Okla.
Rice (42-13), Houston, Texas
Stanford (33-20-2), Stanford, Calif.
Texas A&M (43-16) College Station, Texas
The regional hosted by North Carolina will be played at USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C.
By virtue of being awarded a regional, all 16 host institutions have also been selected to the 64-team field. Cal State Fullerton, Coastal Carolina, Florida State, Georgia, Long Beach State, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, Rice, Stanford and Texas A&M have made the field as at-large selections. Arizona State (Pacific-10), LSU (Southeastern), Miami (Fla.) (Atlantic Coast) and Michigan (Big Ten) have clinched automatic berths by virtue of winning their conference tournament championship.
The remaining at-large teams, top-eight national seeds, first-round regional pairings and site assignments will be announced at 11:30 a.m. CDT, Monday, May 26, during a live, half-hour program on ESPN. The committee will set the entire 64-team bracket through both the super regionals and the first round of the Men's College World Series, and will not reseed the field after play begins. Selection of the eight super regional hosts will be announced on www.ncaa.com, Monday, June 2 at approximately 11 p.m. (ET).


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Global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney takes an annual look at which emerging markets are ripe for retail expansion. Their study looks at 30 emerging countries and grades them on a number of factors including an assessment of country risk, population size, and wealth as well as its current retail saturation.
Several countries entered the ranking for the first time as more isolated markets became attractive because they help shelter retailers from the swings in global economies brought on by the recession. While retailers continue to focus on larger emerging markets such as Brazil, India and China, smaller nations such as Kuwait, Uruguay, Albania and Macedonia may offer attractive opportunities for international expansion, according to A.T. Kearney's research.
"Given the volatility of global economies, it almost is not even a choice for retailers, it is a need," said Deepa Neary, a retail industry consultant at A.T. Kearny.
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by Cathryn Sloane
To many people in the generations above us, Facebook and Twitter are just the latest ways of getting messages out there to the public, that also happen to be the best. The specificity of the ways in which the method should be used is usually beyond them, however.
Facebook began in 2004. Twitter kicked off in 2006. I, along with everyone else in my generation, can remember exactly who told me about these endeavors, the perfect combination of confusion and excitement I felt when signing up for them, and the original layouts they exhibited. We were teenagers in high school at the time, a period when we were young enough to be the most impressionable yet old enough to grasp an understanding. Though we had absolutely no idea how insanely huge social media would grow, we were immediately along for the ride.
You might argue that everyone, regardless of age, was along for the ride, or at least everyone under the age of 30. I'm not saying they weren't, but we spent our adolescence growing up with social media. We were around long enough to see how life worked without it but had it thrown upon us at an age where the ways to make the best/correct use of it came most naturally to us. No one else will ever be able to have as clear an understanding of these services, no matter how much they may think they do.
The key is that we learned to use social media socially before professionally, rather than vice versa or simultaneously. After all, it is called social media; the seemingly obvious importance of incorporating comforting social aspects into professional usage seems to go over several companies' heads. To many people in the generations above us, Facebook and Twitter are just the latest ways of getting messages out there to the public, that also happen to be the best.
The specificity of the ways in which the method should be used is usually beyond them, however. The typically tired commercial statements or aggressively slang-imitating phrases companies tend to use on their sites do not match the witty, honest, energetic atmosphere these social media outlets offer.
The truth is, regardless of age, some people have a better handle on social media than others. But every generation has changes in history that define them, and social media happens to be one of those for mine. I do commend the way companies (and basically the entire population) have jumped on the social media bandwagon and recognized that it is the best way to connect with people nowadays. Yet, every time I see a job posting for a Social Media Manager/Associate/etc. and find the employer is looking for five to ten years of direct experience, I wonder why they don't realize the candidates who are in fact best suited for the position actually aren't old enough to have that much experience.
As time has gone on, the age groups jumping onto these sites have gradually grown older – and frightfully younger as well. Sixth-graders who are now creating their Facebook profiles know nothing other than Timeline, and adults in their 40's who are tweeting with their iPhone apps have no idea that the old way to do it was by texting 40404. The mere fact that my generation has been up close and personal with all these developments over the years should make clear enough that we are the ones who can best predict, execute, and utilize the finest developments to come.
This article was first published at nexgen journal.
About the author: Cathryn Sloane is a '12 graduate from The University of Iowa with a B.A. in English and a concentration in Creative Nonfiction Writing. She hails from St. Louis, Missouri and has also written for USA TODAY College.
Op-ed pieces and contributions are the opinions of the writers only and do not represent the opinions of Y!/YNaija.
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Good piece. But the writer did not really convey why a Social Media Manager has to be under 25. I think its more about the versatility than the age of the social media user. The length of time one has been on facebook or twitter also doesn't have much to do with how productive s/he will be as Social Media Manager.


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|KRDC Desktop Sharing Client - Use this tool to connect your computer to a the desktop of another computer to provide assistance or do work remotely. The serving computer could use e.g. Krfb.
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Krdc is one of a pair of KDE programs - Krfb is the other - that let you share your desktop through the local network with another user, probably somebody like the tech downstairs who you want to help you. Sharing your desktop can let her help you figure out something you are having trouble with. You can call the tech on the phone and be talking with her while she assists you. The tech can even "drive" your computer if you decide to let that happen.
Krdc is a client program. It must be matched by a server or "host" program that is running on another computer. In this explanation, we will use the terms "guest" and "host":
You will also need to refer to the Krfb Page to make complete sense of the Krfb/Krdc process.
This explanation is, therefore, from the perspective of the technician who is going to work remotely as the "guest".
The native protocol of the Krbf/Krdc connection is VNC.
You will note that you, as a guest technician, can provide assistance to many different operating systems because the VNC protocol is widely used for desktop sharing. You are not limited to working with remote host KDE desktops.
You can see the scroll bars around the screen image of the remote host. This may be the point where you adjust the scale (...)
If you do not successfully connect to the host computer it may mean a mistake in typing the address, but if the host is running a firewall, that will block your connection with only a "Server not found" message. The port for the VNC protocol must be opened on the host computer. It may work out for the best if the technician does the initial setup of both computers, after which the host user just needs to click the appropriate sharing option when making the help call.
You can bookmark a connection on the Krdc "guest" to save time with repeat tech help calls. You'll need to enter the new password for each desktop sharing session.
You will not want to use KWallet password manager with Krdc since the password for each desktop sharing session is unique.
Krdc isn't the typical way to administer a dedicated server because it is recommended that servers run without a GUI desktop. Server administrators are urged to use command line and the secure SSH protocol.
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'American Idol' Recap: Judges Head to San Antonio + Long Beach
On last night's (Jan. 30) episode of 'American Idol,' auditions were held in San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, Calif. Will the next 'Idol' be discovered in Sunset Station or aboard the Queen Mary? Read on to find out what judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson thought of the most recent round of performances.
Vincent Powell: Read about his audition here.
Derek and David Bacerott: This duo of brothers started off on a bad note (pun intended) and ended on an even worse one. "Definitely not – no no no no no," stated Jackson. The Bacerott boys weren't willing to take "no" for an answer, which resulted in an exhausting back-and-forth with the judges. "Your part of the audition is done, so let's take it down a notch and realize that we are trying to help you," rationalized Minaj. "If you guys are gonna make it, you really need to readjust your attitudes," cautioned Jackson. Needless to say, they didn't get the green light for Hollywood.
Savannah Votion: "I'm your next American Idol," declared the San Antonio native with confidence. She has a 5-year-old daughter and struggles to balance being a parent with pursing her passion for singing. She sang 'At Last' by Etta James and instantly blew away the four panelists with her powerful vocals. "You have life in your voice," remarked Urban. "I can hear a lot of life going on, like lots of struggles and highs and lows and triumphs. I could hear all of it and it's a lot of empowerment that I loved." On the count of three, they declared a unanimous "yes!"
Cristabel Clack: Read about her audition here.
Ann Difani: This former Miss University of Arkansas received her 'Idol' audition as a surprise from her loving husband. She sang Faith Hill's 'Stronger' and effectively proved that she has more than just good looks. "I liked you when I saw you and I still like you," commented Jackson after Difani's husband joined them in the room. "This is like a great American love story."
Victoria Acosta: She started singing mariachi when she was only six years old, but she strayed from that genre to perform Fergie's 'Big Girls Don't Cry' at her audition. Perhaps she should have stuck to her roots. "I kept waiting for one more thing and I can't quite put my finger on what that was … I felt a little bit disconnected," admitted Urban. Finally – but only after Jackson prompted her to sing some mariachi for them – Acosta let her true talent shine and earned a golden ticket to Hollywood
Papa Peachez: "I'm really just a big black woman trapped in a little boy's body," proclaimed the hilariously outlandish 19-year-old. He went on to confess, "My music is different – I don't like doing covers." And different it certainly was. "Peachez, I think that you are a superstar," praised Minaj. "Loved the song. Loved that you wrote it. Loved that it was something that only Papa Peachez could sing." Not all of the judges agreed with her, but interestingly enough, it was Carey who backed her up. "I'm gonna say yes … it's a small yes," she said. In the end, Jackson caved and tipped the scales so that Peachez could move on to the next phase of the show.
Sanni M'Mairura: He's a 16-year-old whose dream is "to become not only a performer, but a great role model." He wowed the panelists with his own take on Michael Jackson's 'Who's Loving You.' "Your runs were pretty and your riffs ended right and I wasn't expecting it. You really had a great, well-orchestrated audition," said Minaj. Urban added, "I love your balance of confidence of confidence and humility." This one was a no-brainer – they were all about sending him to Hollywood.
Adam Sanders: Read about his audition here.
Shubha Vedula: The men were the only judges present for her audition, and she won them over instantly with her performance of Christina Aguilera's 'Something's Got a Hold on Me,' earning a well-deserved golden ticket.
Brian Martinez: He was singing in the restroom one day when a self-proclaimed "producer" came up to him and encouraged him to audition for 'Idol' – but maybe he should have just stayed in the bathroom. His rendition of 'You'll Be in My Heart' by Phil Collins was "Not good, dude," to borrow Jackson's accurate opinion.
Matt Farmer: A moving story accompanied his delivery of Sam Cooke's 'A Change is Gonna Come.' He served overseas on a mission in Iraq and was seriously injured by an explosion. "I just remember waking up in a hospital in Kuwait," he said. He suffered brain trauma and was supposed to be sterile as a result of the medication he was given – but then he appeared at his audition with his adorable daughter in tow. "We're so excited for this next step in our life," stated Farmer after impressing the judges with his voice and strong spirit.
Stephanie Sanson: This wild, purple-haired contestant seemed more interested in making a statement than being the next 'American Idol.' She wasted no time in diving right into Adele's 'Set Fire to the Rain,' but you could hardly make out what song it was beneath all the horrendous screaming. She bolted from the room before the judges even had a chance to share their thoughts - which was probably for the best, as they had nothing positive to say. "That's the first time I've heard a screamo rendition of Adele," remarked a baffled Urban.
Jesaiah Baer: Clad in nautical attire, her audition was off to a great start when it was suddenly interrupted by a fire alarm. Thankfully, once everyone was allowed back onboard the Queen Mary, she was given the chance to finish her performance of Kimbra's 'Settle Down.' "You're really, really talented for 16. That's a tough song to sing," said Jackson. Minaj was similarly impressed: "Your voice was really defined … it was very shocking for me. Kudos!" The judges all agreed that she deserved to move on to Hollywood.
Micah Johnson: Read about his audition here.
Rachel Hale: This 21-year-old lit up the room with her winning smile and positivity. She also won the judges over with her spin on 'People Get Ready.' Urban compared her to Wynonna Judd and his fellow panelists were quick to agree. "You have a such a good energy around you and I love your voice," praised Minaj. "She has to be the happiest contestant I think I've ever met," agreed Jackson.
Briana Oakley: 16-year-old Oakley was featured on 'Maury's Most Talented Kids' back in 2009, but with that fame came a slew of unwanted negative attention. She couldn't even eat lunch in the school cafeteria because she didn't feel safe there. Urban stated that her version of 'Up to the Mountain' by Patty Griffin showcased her voice, range and cool hair. "You are poised and ready for this moment ... this, today, is your moment," spoke Minaj. "This could be the start of something huge for you," Jackson said.
Matheus Fernandes: Another victim of heartless ridicule, he admitted that he didn't think he had much of a shot at making it due to how different he was. "Everyone else would grow taller, and I'd stay in the same place," he said. Yet he chose to look beyond those who doubted him because of his height (or lack thereof) and prove that great things can indeed come in small packages. "You've got a great voice," Urban said, following Fernandes' heartfelt delivery of 'A Change is Gonna Come.' Jackson offered him the following parting words, along with a ticket to Hollywood: "I know society can be crazy and harsh … but hey, this is a talent show, it's about everybody. We're all people. So to me, you're ten feet tall right now."
Be sure to tune in tonight (Jan. 31) for another round of 'American Idol' auditions!


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Bank Sarasin-Alpen and Alpen Capital hosts world-class musicians at the Global Fusion event
Doha, 3rd November, 2010
Bank Sarasin-Alpen (Qatar) LLC., a subsidiary of Bank Sarasin & Co. Ltd, a leading Swiss private bank, together with its investment banking associate Alpen Capital Investment Bank (Qatar) LLC will host its third annual GLOBAL FUSION concert on Wednesday, 10 November, 2010 at the Intercontinental Doha. GLOBAL FUSION is the companies' flagship event and was first introduced to mark the launch of operations in the region back in 2005.
This year's concert brings together ten artistes from across the world with varied musical styles. The concert will feature Trilok Gurtu as the lead along with musical sensations such as Andy Suzuki, Carolo Cantini, Johann Berby, Roland Cabezas, Rosana Romero, Ahmet Tekbilek, Sanago Mohamed Bachir and Flavio Rodrigues. One of the key highlights of the concert will be the presence of the Qatari musician, Ateeq Saeed Mubarak Suwaidan, on Middle Eastern Drums who will have the chance to showcase his talents as well as perform with musical luminaries from across the world.
The Qatar Operations of Bank Sarasin-Alpen and Alpen Capital were established in 2008. The two organisations operate through a unique business model whereby the investment banking capabilities of Alpen Capital complement the private banking activities of Bank Sarasin-Alpen. Apart from Qatar, both organisations are present in UAE, Oman, Bahrain and India.
Global Fusion – Our flagship event
Sanjay Bhatia, Senior Executive Officer, Alpen Capital Investment Bank (Qatar) LLC "Supporting the arts and music is a very important part of our corporate culture at Alpen Capital. We are happy that Global Fusion provides a platform for musicians across musical genres to perform in the region."
Sulaiman Yousif Salhi, Senior Executive Officer, Bank Sarasin-Alpen (Qatar) LLC "In addition to bringing together artistes from across the globe, I am also proud that Global Fusion provides an opportunity for Qatari musicians to showcase their talent. This time around, we will have Ateeq Saeed Mubarak Suwaidan who will enthral audiences on the Middle Eastern Drums."


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BEAM From the Ground Up is a BEAM Reference Library site.
Multi-junction semiconductor
A bit of history
Originally, devices that needed to amplify a signal (such as radios and the first computers) used the vacuum-tube amplifier. This was the original "triode": a glass tube containing a heater filament, a heated emitter plate (a.k.a., the cathode) that emits electrons, a collector plate (a.k.a., the anode) that collects the electrons once they have accelerated through the tube, and a metal grid in between. The name "triode" came from the fact that the device had three active elements -- the anode, the cathode, and the grid. Small changes to the voltage of the grid cause large changes in the electron current flowing to the collector plate. Remove the grid, and the device becomes a vacuum-tube diode.
Vacuum-tube triodes work for many purposes, but were slow, bulky, fragile, and consumed copious amounts of power. For years, researchers around the globe tried to make a solid-state version of the device in an attempt to enable the creation of smaller, faster, less power-hungry electronics. The field-effect transistor was patented by the German scientist Julius Lilienfeld in 1926, although he likely never got it to work. Meanwhile, the German physicist Robert Pohl made a solid-state amplifier in 1938 using salt as the semiconductor -- it worked, but reacted to signals too slowly to be of any use. Finally, three scientists (John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley) working at Bell Laboratories discovered how to make the first workable solid-state transistor on December 23, 1947.
Their first working device was a "point-contact transistor" -- Shockley's team had modified a "cat's whisker"-style diode by placing two fine metal wires close together on the surface of a piece of N-type germanium. The result could also be called a "triode", because it has three terminals -- the two free ends of the diodes and their common junction. A voltage applied to the junction controls a current flowing through the other two terminals.
Point-contact transistors, though, were essentially laboratory curiousities -- they were hard to make (performance depended on the exact placement of the wires on the germanium), and none too reliable (since they responded nearly as much to their surroundings as to their input signals). Research continued.
A month after the birth of the point-contact transistor, Shockley realised that Russell Ohl's P-type and N-type semiconductors in effect made it possible to build a solid-state analog of the vacuum tube triode. The solution was to sandwich a thin P-type semiconductor between two N-type pieces, resulting in two P-N junctions (i.e., two diodes) face to face. A current applied to the P-type layer could then control the current between the two N-type regions. The resulting bipolar transistor proved much more reliable than the point-contact transistor. In the bipolar transistor (as in all modern transistors), the vital junctions between the N-type and P-type layers are buried deep within the semiconductor crystal where they cannot be affected by their surroundings.
There are two general types of transistors in use today: (1) the bipolar transistor (often called the bipolar junction transistor, or BJT), and (2) the field-effect transistor (FET). The bipolar transistor, composed of two closely coupled P-N junctions, is bipolar in that both electrons and holes are involved in the conduction process. It is readily able to deliver a change in output voltage in response to a change in input current. This type of transistor is widely used as an amplifier and is also a key component in oscillators, high-speed integrated circuits, and switching circuits.
In contrast to the bipolar transistor, the FET is a unipolar device, its conducting process primarily involves only one kind of charge carrier. It can be built either as a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) or as a junction field-effect transistor (JFET).
Bipolar transistors
Bipolar transistors are made from 3 sections of semiconductor material (alternating P-type and N-type ), with 2 resulting P-N junctions. Schematically, a bipolar transistor can be thought of in this fashion:
Wilf Rigter has graciously contributed the following
explanation of bipolar transistor behavior in circuits:
Like diodes, all transistors are light-sensitive. Phototransistors are designed specifically to take advantage of this fact. The most-common variant is an NPN transistor with an exposed base region. Here, light striking the base replaces what would ordinarily be voltage applied to the base -- so, a phototransistor amplifies variations in the light striking it. Note that phototransistors may or may not have a base lead (if they do, the base lead allows you to bias the phototransistor's light response.
Field Effect Transistors (FETs) -- JFETs, MOSFETs
A FET, or Field Effect Transistor, is yet another type of transistor -- here, the resistance between the source and drain terminals varies according to the voltage between gate and source. Higher gate-to-source voltage means less resistance.
FETs have the advantage of having an extremely low "on" resistance. They also require low gate-turn-on current. But in very low-voltage applications, they have one drawback. The average gate threshold is usually about one volt. And with a current-limiting or pulldown resistor connected to the gate, the available voltage can dip below the recommended operating conditions of the FET.
A bipolar switching transistor requires only 0.6 to 0.7 volt to turn on, giving such transistors an advantage in very-low voltage applications. In addition, most off-the-shelf FETs are generally more expensive than bipolar transistors. For the cost of a couple of FETs, you can usually purchase a bulk pack of bipolar transistors. Further, handling FETs requires much more attention than bipolar transistors, as FETs are very susceptible to damage due to static and overall experimental abuse.


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- Fire-proof Cable Length: 3 feet
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- Dimensions: 4.5" x 5.5" (8" tall with lid)
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Crystal healing is the use of crystals to influence the body's energy field or aura in order to bring about healing and harmony. The belief that crystals (precious and semi-precious gems such as diamonds, rubies and emeralds are all crystals) have magical and healing properties has a long history. Many spiritual healers now use crystals to help with a wide range of physical and emotional conditions.
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Crystal therapists do not treat specific conditions, instead that they take a holistic approach using crystal healing to improve health and well-being. Some people report that holding, wearing, being covered in or surrounded by crystals makes them feel better and more energized. Research has also shown that if a quartz crystal is held in the hand for more than 30 minutes brainwave patterns change from beta (fully alert) to alpha (relaxed).
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Amethyst: Headaches, eyes, scalp, hair, pituitary gland, balancing blood sugar, spiritually uplifting
Aquamarine: Heart, immune system, thymus, lymph nodes, calming, uplifting, joy, creativity, confidence, purpose
Carnelian: Circulatory system, kidneys, stimulate appetite, emotions, sexuality, physical energy, reproductive system, menstrual cramps, arthritis, kidneys, gall bladder, pancreas, confidence, assertiveness
Citrine: Acid indigestion, food disorders, allergies, cleansing spleen, kidneys, liver, urinary system, intestines, mental and emotional clarity, problem-solving, memory
Coral: Muscles, blood, heart, reproductive system, thyroid, metabolism, spine, bone and tissue regeneration, not to be used with high blood pressure
Diamond: Increase personal clarity, trust, confidence, prosperity, generosity, love, spirituality
Emerald: Respiratory system, heart, lymph nodes, blood, thymus, balance blood sugar, childbirth, eyesight, depression
Jade: Heart, immune, kidneys, nervous system, courage, knowledge, compassion, emotional balance, longevity
Lapis: Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, shyness, nervous system, speech, hearing, pituitary, inflammation, pain
Malachite: Stomach, liver, kidney stones, respiratory system, immune system, vision, circulatory system
Rose Quartz: Emotional balance, love, beauty, peacefulness, forgiving, kindness, self-esteem, emotional healing
Ruby: Infections, cholesterol, blood clots, blood cleansing, impotency, circulation, menses, love, courage, confidence, vitality, stamina, strength, triumph over adversity
Sapphire: Reducing inflammation, fevers, nosebleeds, hearing problems, burns, depression, intuition, clairaudience, mental clarity, calm
For those who would like to 'test the waters' with crystals or who are simply curious about how it all works, there are a number of sources that explain crystal healing and crystal therapy in depth. If you're open to the metaphysical and the energies of the universe, who knows? Crystal therapy may be the perfect complement to your physical and/or emotional health regimen.


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Artwork is now being considered for the 11th annual Mental Health Art Exhibit to be held at the end of September at the Penticton Art Gallery as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week.
"You don't have to be a person that has a mental health illness. You just have to have something you want to say about mental health illness," said Sharon Evans, president of the South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society.
On average, the show takes in 40 pieces from artists throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen. Evans said organizers like artists to limit their submission to one per person. This year submissions are being accepted until Aug. 17.
"We have to limit otherwise we don't have enough room," she said. "For some people, it's part of their social interactions so they go to a program and do art together with other people. For other people, they're just creative. They're the van Gogh's of our area. For other people, it's a way of expressing whatever it is that might be troubling them."
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Questions during the opening and throughout the run of the show help open a dialogue about mental illness.
Anyone wanting to put their work into the show should contact Sharon Evans at the Mental Wellness Centre at 250-493-7338 or email firstname.lastname@example.com .
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PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The highly anticipated next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise will be set 30 years after "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi," Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive officer Bob Iger said on Tuesday at the company's annual shareholders meeting.
Disney purchased "Star Wars" production company LucasFilm for $4.05 billion in 2012 and announced it would release three new films in the popular sci-fi series. Fans have been avidly awaiting details of the next film, "Star Wars: Episode VII."
"Return of the Jedi" was the third film in the first trilogy of "Star Wars" released between 1977 and 1983. The series is set in a galaxy far, far away, in the past.
Iger did not reveal any casting news, other than to confirm the return of the robot character R2D2. The official Star Wars website posted on Monday the new films would feature "a trio of new young leads along with some very familiar faces," and that filming would begin in May at London's famed Pinewood studios.
Rumors have swirled for over a year on whether some of the franchise's stars, including Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, would return. Trade magazines have reported that rising stars including Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o and "Girls" actor Adam Driver were being considered.
The "Star Wars" franchise was created by director George Lucas and comprises six films that have grossed more than $4.4 billion at the worldwide box office since the first film was released in 1977.
"Episode VII" will be released on December 18, 2015, and will be directed by J.J. Abrams, who helmed the recent "Star Trek" film franchise reboot.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; writing by Piya Sinha-Roy; Editing by Mary Milliken and Amanda Kwan


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Britney Spears Likely to Remain Under Conservatorship Indefinitely
After Britney Spears split with Jason Trawick, he stepped down as her co-conservator. Now, her pops, Jamie Spears, is back on -- and keeping a very close eye on Brit.
Radar Online reports that Britney will remain under her conservatorship for at least another year, and that Jamie will keep her on a pretty short leash. "There are absolutely no plans to petition the court for the conservatorship to end," a source said. "It is highly unlikely it will end for at least another year."
The source clarified that this isn't because Jamie's mean, but because he's scared of shady characters infiltrating Brit's circle. "Jamie will be keeping a very close eye on Britney now she no longer has Jason in her life," the source said. "He loved Jason like a son and trusted him to look after his daughter."
The whole situation is pretty depressing: "Now that Jason is gone, Jamie is concerned that Britney doesn't have any true friends to look out for her outside of her immediate family members, and he believes it is more important than ever right now to keep the conservatorship in place to protect her," the source said. "As part of his conservatorship duties, Jamie controls who Britney interacts with, she isn't free to go out and meet people on her own. It's actually a really sad situation for Britney because she is extremely lonely, but Jamie wants to ensure there's no repeat of the Sam Lutfi situation and that his daughter is not taken advantage of."
Apparently the conservatorship was part of what led to Spears and Trawick's breakup: he felt more like a dad to the 'Toxic' singer and less like a romantic partner. The source continued, "Jason will always be a part of Britney's life, although obviously he won't be there for her day in and day out anymore, and he is concerned for her mental health now she is on her own. Britney's got very complicated issues that need constant attention and monitoring. Jason has the utmost faith in Jamie's ability to manage his daughter's life, but the question will always remain though ... when, if ever, will the conservatorship be able to be brought to an end?"
Fox News reports that the role stressed Trawick out quite a bit. "It has really been in motion awhile," a source said of their breakup. "Jason has been very stressed and concerned for Britney and what she might do if he left. He is worried about her and really loved her, but it started to take a real toll on him. The burden of taking care instead of a partnership where she also takes care."
"It was exhausting for Jason and not the way he wanted to live his life," the source added. "But this is best for both of them."
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Because we believe in giving thanks across the country, you get the NFL.com picks a day early this week.
I'd say, "Enjoy," but if you're a Minnesota Vikings fan, you're probably going to be mad at me. Their game in Chicago is difficult to read because of Jay Cutler's injury. Ditto Panthers-Eagles, because of injuries to Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy. That said, there are so many even-steven matchups that Week 12 should produce some close shaves. In fact, if there were ever a week where this prognosticator could go .500 (or worse?), this is it.
The record for the season and last week is in italics below. However, what isn't italicized might be the real story. Somehow, and somewhat undetected, this hack has managed to nail four -- four -- scores in the past three weeks. That includes predicting the exact score in the Denver Broncos' 30-23 win over the San Diego Chargers last Sunday. As someone in my home state of Texas used to say: "Even the sun shines on a dog's butt some days."
Alright let's get to some picks ...
... oh, and if you have any issues with these, the drop box is @Harrison_NFL. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.
Elliot Harrison went 12-2 in his predictions for Week 11, giving him a 78-33-1 record since taking over this space in Week 4. How will he fare in Week 12? His picks are below, with home teams listed second:
If Jay Cutler plays, the Chicago Bears win. He gets rid of the ball faster than Jason Campbell, and let's face it: There's no way Chicago's offensive line can play any worse than it did Monday night. The plot twist in this game will come when Christian Ponder is faced with pressure. Ponder played a clean game in the Minnesota Vikings' last contest ( a Week 10 win over Detroit), but he turned the ball over nine times in the five games prior. The Vikes' young quarterback cannot give Chicago's challenged offense short fields. That's not to mention the fact that the Bears' defense has scored seven defensive touchdowns, most in the NFL. #MINvsCHI
Carson Palmer will be fired up for his return trip to Cincinnati. That's nice. Oakland Raiders lose. Again. The secondary is in no shape to stop Andy Dalton, who's thrown six touchdowns over his past two games with no interceptions and a passer rating far north of 100. Don't worry, Palmer will still get those coveted garbage points. #fantasy #OAKvsCIN
At first blush, this appears to be the kind of game that will give Charlie Batch a chance to come in and save the day. Heck, he's 5-2 as a starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But these aren't your father's -- or Charlie Batch's -- Cleveland Browns. (Batch and your dad might be the same age.) Cleveland has been playing awfully tough, dominating both sides of the line in an overtime loss at Dallas on Sunday. Here's guessing Trent Richardson gives the Pittsburgh defense all it can handle, with a healthy dose of Phil Dawson from downtown. You just can't hope to stop Phil Dawson. #PITvsCLE
Andrew Luck's home magic continues. Don't expect a blowout. Ryan Fitzpatrick might not play lights-out on the road (209.7 yards per game), but the Indianapolis Colts' run defense is allowing nearly 120 yards per game and 4.68 yards per rush. C.J. Spiller should go coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs in this one. Alas, it won't be enough. Luck has dominated opponents at Lucas Oil, averaging over 300 yards per game and winning four of his five starts there. Buffalo will not have an answer for Reggie Wayne, either. #BUFvsIND
What a tough game to call. The Tennessee Titans probably prepared for Blaine Gabbert during the bye week, but that only takes 30 minutes anyway. Chad Henne was hot at Reliant, but he will face a defense that has had a whole week to scheme against him. Plus, he's still Chad Henne. Chris Johnson, on the other hand, should pose a problem for a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that's allowing a whopping 137.3 yards per game on the ground ( 29th in the NFL). Taking the road team here. #TENvsJAC
I know what you're thinking: How are the Kansas City Chiefs going to score 20 points? I agonized (for five seconds) over whether I should predict 17 or 20. But I figure Ryan Succop is good for an extra 50-yarder. Mr. Irrelevant 2009 has had a nice season, hitting 20 of 23 attempts. In related news, Peyton Manning will throw for 339 yards and three touchdowns before handing off in the fourth quarter. I'm calling Demaryius Thomas, then Jacob Tamme, then Brandon Stokley on the touchdowns. The beauty of this Manning-engineered attack is that three other players could just as easily catch the scores. #DENvsKC
Another difficult game to call. On the surface, one would think the Miami Dolphins are due for a rebound at home. And, of course, the Seattle Seahawks are 1-4 on the road. But the Fins' once-formidable run defense looked porous in Buffalo. Marshawn Lynch provides no respite. Russell Wilson isn't a big mistake guy, either. But back to Lynch for a moment: Remember how last year's 1,204-yard campaign was supposedly the result of him being in a contract year? Well, this year he's "slumped" to 1,005 yards in just 10 games, while averaging a half yard more per carry (4.7 vs. 4.2). #SEAvsMIA
Prognosticators will be coming out like kitchen-cabinet cockroaches, championing the new-look Tampa Bay Buccaneers and calling an upset of the Atlanta Falcons. It's true that Atlanta hasn't looked good the past couple of weeks, and the Falcons probably won't stop Doug Martin until he's put up a buck fifty. Yet, neither pundits nor the Bucs' defense can rely on Matt Ryan throwing another five picks. Tampa Bay doesn't have the personnel in the secondary to stop Roddy White and Julio Jones. And the Bucs can't expect a miracle comeback every Sunday. #ATLvsTB
The Jarret Johnson Revenge Bowl: Feel the excitement of a linebacker playing his former team! This game is truly up to Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and how he wants to play it. If he plans to pound Ray Rice and take some offensive risks based partially off the run game, the San Diego Chargers are in serious trouble. While we've detailed Joe Flacco's road struggles before, the Baltimore defense will come alive this weekend. The Ravens certainly remember getting their butts handed to them 34-14 in SoCal last year. Philip Rivers' mistake-prone play will be the difference. #BALvsSD
The St. Louis Rams are not the most consistent ball club in the world, but I trust their pass rush to give John Skelton, Ryan Lindley or Neil Lomax more trouble than they can handle. The Arizona Cardinals have allowed 10 more sacks than the next-worst pass-protecting team (Chicago), while the Rams have gotten to opposing quarterbacks 29 times already. Rams coach Jeff Fisher will have his team ready to play after a serious home letdown versus the Jets. All that said, I'd like to see what LaRod Stephens-Howling could do as a full-time starter. #STLvsAZ
This is my odd score of the week, partially because it's almost impossible to discern which way this contest will go. It's almost easier predicting an Aldon Smith safety. The New Orleans Saints just might be the hottest NFL team not named the Denver Broncos, but that doesn't mean Drew Brees will be able to solve this San Francisco 49ers defense. And how will the Saints' subpar front seven account for the mobility of Colin Kaepernick, whom I expect will start? David Akers will suffer through a big miss, then win a thriller in the Superdome with a 48-yard field goal. #SFvsNO
In a rematch of one of the Top 20 Games of 2011, the Green Bay Packers prevail ... again. While the Packers remember that big regular-season win, they certainly also recall having their Super Bowl hopes dashed by the New York Giants' pass rush in January. The problem for the Giants this time around is their anemic passing game, an aerial attack that's been offensive -- as in, offensive to watch. Eli Manning hasn't thrown a touchdown pass in a month, and I don't feel Ahmad Bradshaw will be capable of putting the club on his back. #GBvsNYG
My brother used to try to get me to pick the worst player cards from all the teams in Strat-O-Matic Football and play an "All-Suck Bowl." Why this Monday-nighter prompted that memory, I couldn't tell you. What we do know is that these are two organizations that seem rudderless at the moment. The big factor determining who will win is health -- namely that of Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy. If they suit up, I like the Philadelphia Eagles at home, given Cam Newton's shaky play this season. If it's a Foles Bowl, the Carolina Panthers improve to 3-8. #CARvsPHI
Elliot Harrison is an analyst on NFL Network's NFL Fantasy Live show, weekdays at 1 p.m. ET and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET. Follow him on Twitter @Harrison_NFL.


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Submitted by Charles Hugh-Smith of OfTwoMinds blog,
If we understand the simple dynamics of value creation, total compensation costs and the cost-basis of doing business (general overhead), then we understand why employment isn't coming back in the U.S.
It is impossible to understand job creation without understanding value creation and labor/overhead costs. People hire other people when their labor creates more value than it costs to hire them.
When labor costs are high, the value created must also be high; it makes no sense to hire someone if doing so generates a loss.
When labor is cheap, the bar of value creation is lowered, and so the risk of hiring a worker is also lower: they don't have to add much value to be worth their wage.
This is why you see many low-value jobs in developing-world countries. There are night watchmen on duty in virtually every parking lot and building in urban Thailand, for example; these workers are providing a fundamental value, "eyes on the street," but it is a low-value proposition: no special skill is required other than being a light sleeper. The cost of their labor is equivalently low, but in a low-cost basis economy such as Thailand's, a very low wage is still a living wage.
In a self-employment example, many vendors in urban Thailand set up their informal food stall (a cart or a tent) for a few hours a day. Their net income is low, because what they provide--readymade food and snacks--is available in abundance, i.e. there are many competitors.
Nonetheless, because the cost basis of life is relatively low, modest earnings from a low cost, low-profit enterprise make the enterprise worthwhile.
Compare that with the typical government job in the U.S. or Europe. It is difficult to measure the true cost of government pension costs, as local governments do their best to mask their pension costs and inflate their pension funds' projected returns. But a back-of-the-envelope calculation yields about a 100% direct labor overhead cost for the typical government job with full healthcare, pension and vacation benefits. So an employee earning $50,000 a year costs $100,000 in total compensation expenses.
Many local government employees on the left and right coasts earn close to $100,000, so their total compensation costs are roughly $200,000 per worker.
How much value must be created by each employee to justify that compensation? Government needn't bother itself with that calculation, as the compensation is not set by market forces and the revenue stream can be increased via higher taxes, junk fees, tuition, licences, permits, etc.
As the legacy costs of healthcare and pensions for retirees become due, local government operating budgets are being gutted to pay these ballooning legacy costs.
As a result, it is now impossible for many local municipalities to fill potholes: it makes no sense to have $100,000/year employees performing low-value work like filling potholes. Put another way, there is a labor shortage in high-overhead government bureaucracies because after paying for legacy pension costs, there is no money left to hire more people at $100,000 a year in total compensation to fill potholes, a job that might be worth $35,000 in total compensation.
The value created by government employees filling potholes is completely out of alignment with the cost of their wages/benefits. If employees cost $100,000 (recall that their annual earnings may be $50,000--we must always use total compensation, not wages as reflected on pay stubs), then in effect all work that generates less than $100,000 in value can no longer be done.
This is why cities and infrastructure are falling apart. Once you raise the cost of compensation far above the value being created by the labor, then most lower-value but nonetheless essential work (e.g. filling potholes) becomes unaffordable to accomplish.
We can understand this dynamic very clearly in a private-sector example. Let's say a high-tech start-up pays its programmers $90,000 a year, with minimal benefits. The total compensation costs of each programmer are thus around $125,000 annually.
Now let's say that the owners are very egalitarian and they pay everyone they hire $90,000 a year ($125,000 in total compensation costs) regardless of their skills or how much value their labor creates. Does it make sense to pay someone $125,000 a year to empty the trash cans in the office? No, it does not. So the trash doesn't get emptied. Does it make sense to have a $125K/year worker being a go-fer, typing correspondence and making copies? No, it does not.
Those menial tasks are pushed down to the programmers and managers, who must do those tasks themselves on a need-only basis.
The new hire is expected to create $200,000 of value annually (the minimum output of value needed to keep the company afloat) or they must be let go, or the firm will lose so much money it goes belly-up.
Now let's say that the local minimum wage law sets the minimum total compensation costs of any employee at $40,000 annually. For example, $25,000 in wages and $15,000 in direct labor overhead (healthcare, disability, workers comp, vacation, 401K pension contributions, etc.)
What is the value created by an administrative assistant who makes copies and empties the trash cans? Let's say the value added is $20,000 a year. At $40,000 per year minimum cost, it makes no sense to hire a "low-cost" worker because the value created by that worker is not even close to their total compensation costs.
As a result, the job of administrative assistant is not just unfilled--it vanishes. It makes no sense to hire workers when the value they create is less than their compensation costs.
How do we measure value created? The most accurate way is to let the market discover the value of the work performed by raising the price of our goods and services to reflect the value added.
Does our product or service become more valuable if the trash in our office is emptied? No; so the trash is not emptied, as the labor cost only raises the cost-basis and lowers gross profit, thus increasing the risk of insolvency.
The same can be said of all sorts of overhead: from healthcare costs that rise far faster than the company's revenues, expansive offices, higher junk fees and taxes, higher energy costs, and so on.
In a global economy, the value added by labor is measured on a global scale. As the overhead costs of healthcare, energy, office rent, local government junk fees, etc. keep rising, each worker in the company must produce more value just for the firm to generate enough gross margins to pay overhead costs and stay solvent.
If overhead costs--the cost-basis of doing business in the U.S.--keep rising faster than gross profits (out of which overhead is paid), then the owners have little choice: they can either close the business before they are personally bankrupted, cut everyone's pay or lay off some employees and somehow raise the productivity of the remaining workers to maintain enough value creation to survive.
This is the U.S. economy in a nutshell. If we understand the simple dynamics of value creation, total compensation costs and the cost-basis of doing business (general overhead), then we understand why employment isn't coming back in the U.S.
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text: Venice, Italy-based artist/illustrator Jacopo Rosati does these felt collage illustrations that are really cool. Rosati, whose clients include -among others- Wired Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Geico, has a nice sense of color. Each piece really pops and the felt adds a unique texture to his work. The images are so subtle, but they communicate everything they need to through the artist's clever, economical character design. The superhero piece (above) is especially great. (via)


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Saturday, June 9, 2012
a happy birfday letter to my quarter of a century old seester.
Posted by ilene @ muchloveilly at 6:59 PM
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June 14, 2001
Los Angeles — UCLA Anderson, in conjunction with the Real Options Group, will host the fifth annual international conference on "Real Options: Theory Meets Practice," July 13-14 at UCLA.
The conference brings together academics and practitioners who are at the forefront in applying a new method for evaluating investment projects — known as "real options." The event will feature academic and professional presentations of theoretical and applied work, workshops and case discussions, examples of experiences from the field and panel discussions.
The keynote speaker will be Eduardo S. Schwartz, professor of finance at UCLA Anderson, who will discuss "Rational Pricing of Internet Companies." Schwartz, one of the early pioneers in real options practice, has made significant contributions to the theory and practice of asset and securities pricing, developing models for pricing complex securities, and real assets such as natural resource investments, R&D projects and Internet companies. He has been associate editor for more than a dozen journals, including the "Journal of Finance" and the "Journal of Financial Economics," and is currently a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The conference will take place at UCLA Anderson, Korn Hall, 110 Westwood Plaza in Los Angeles. For cost, registration and other information, please call UCLA Anderson's Finance Department at (310) 825-2508.


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Another snap of street art in Prahran, but this one is incredibly offensive, I think. I nearly didn't post it because I didn't want to give it a platform.
I saw it on the way to my trapeze lesson. When I got to NICA, one of the girls in my class asked if I'd come from the station. "Oh my God, did you see that piece of graffiti?"
I realised I wasn't the only person the piece had made an impact on, so maybe it is worth posting for discussion.
Obviously the implication that single mothers are pole dancers is in itself repugnant, but I also think it is offensive to suggest that going to pole dancing clubs supports women. People come up with all sorts of excuses to justify it – by talking about emancipation of women and freedom to do what you want with your body – but the fact is that stripping and dancing for money only perpetuates the idea that a woman's value is in appearing sexually attractive to men.
Oh yeah, and there's an APOSTROPHE CATASTROPHE!!!


text: > > Message: 4 > From: "D. Scott" <ds10025 at cam.ac.uk> > To: Greg Lindahl <lindahl at keyresearch.com> > Cc: beowulf <beowulf at beowulf.org> > Subject: Building a beowulf with old computers > Date: 09 Mar 2003 15:51:42 +0000 > > Hi Beowulf experts > > I've got old computer that have 32MB RAM some with 1GB hard > disk and 512MB > hard disk and some with 16MB RAM. How best to build a > beowulf? I've looked > into OSCAR but that requires large about of disk & memory. > SCE & SMA also > require min 256MB RAM. Have anyone built a beowulf with low spec PCs? > > > Thanks in advance > > Dan I have built several Beowulf clusters with low spec PC's. Given the sometimes small hard disk and ram sizes I wanted a Linux distribution that would not take up much space after it is installed including compilers (gcc, g77), rsh, mpich and pvm. You don't have the resources for a smooth running x-windows and it is not needed to run the cluster unless you want a copy on the master node so save the hard disk space. I used Debian 3.0 (woody) and it works great and with a fairly complete installation you are at around 250 to 300 MB of hard drive space and allowing for swap space you have room for parallel applications. Several computers I had did not have CD-ROM's so I used NFS to share the CD-ROM from the PC that had one during installation and after installation to add additional packages. I would suggest you get a crossover cable and after the nodes are built then a fast Ethernet switch and I hope you have 10/100 base T Ethernet cards (good ones can be bought for $5 - $10). I applied this approach to 4 Pentium II PC's (all desktops) and 2 P1's (one desktop and one laptop). You can run the cluster from the master node with one monitor and shut the nodes down through rsh. This is a very streamlined cluster and all the bells and whistles are not there but it is pretty fast. I know that if you have 25 or more PC's in the cluster the extra monitoring stuff is essential but most people seem to have fewer than 10 nodes. I can provide more detail if you are interested. I have another cluster that has 3 nodes running Debian (woody) and one node with Mandrake 8.1 and all is well. If you decide to spend any money here after the Ethernet cards and switches buy ram you will see the difference immediately. Gary Washington > > > --__--__-- > > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list > Beowulf at beowulf.org > http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf > > > End of Beowulf Digest >


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It's been two years since Hugh Grant's last film, but he's returned to the big screen — opposite Sarah Jessica Parker — in "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"
"On the last film I did, 'Music and Lyrics,' although I really enjoyed it and I liked the film, I did get terrible panic attacks," he says. "And I sort of thought after that 'I'm not keen to have more panic attacks,' so that kept me away."
Grant, whose screen credits also include "Notting Hill" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," says he was pleased to again work with Marc Lawrence, his director on "Two Weeks Notice" and "Music and Lyrics."
"I like the idea of being out in the Wild West. I love shooting on location, it's much more fun, and the whole dynamic of the character, of a guy who spends half the film trying to unfrost a woman, and I understand that dynamic," the 49-year-old actor says.
The woman his character wants to melt is his wife, played by Parker. (The Manhattan couple, who are in a rocky marriage, are sent by the FBI. to Wyoming after they see a murder.)
"She's a laugh," Grant says of his co-star. "She's eccentric and very funny, weird sensibility. Very surprising things with Sarah Jessica, like the amount that she eats or the interest she takes in food, gigantic for a woman who's tiny. I've never seen a woman eat that much or that voraciously. She's like a locust."
Grant says he gets involved in script development, casting and editing of movies — even the selection of the poster. "But the one part that is probably my least favorite is the acting," he says.
"I did it as a joke job for a year after I left university," he says. "And I was so bad in the first things I did, I thought, 'I've got to do another job to prove that I'm not quite that bad.' And that's gone on for 27 years now."
"Did You Hear About the Morgans?" opens in U.S. theaters Friday.
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