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Dragon Wars - Need Programmer To Complete Nearly Finished Java Game
Team: We are an online guild which has run for 13 years over various games, primarily runescape.
Project Name: DragonWars: This is the working title of the project.
Brief description:This game is based on the popular Atari game, Chaos, and its subsequent clone, Cyberwars. We have full authorisation to make this sequel from Mr. Gollop, who programmed the original game. This is a turn based strategy game played from a java applet with messaging features, fairly complex rules and a lobby system. The original game is very fun to play, and we hope to attract a large playerbase. The previous clone, which is now closed, attracted several thousand players a day. The game has a lot of depth, and is very fun to play. The game is already playable (though the server is currently not running) and just needs a little work to be finished (it's about 85% complete). The previous programmer quit shortly before the game's completion due to personal matters. All graphics are complete and the game has an extensive and detailed design document. Further information is readily available. Thanks. Ideally, we'd want a programmer who can get excited about the game and the project. If you're at all interested, get in contact with me and I'll try to explain the game to you, and why it should be an exciting project.
Target aim: Initially, we won't be trying to get revenue from the game. There will be a possible pay to play expansion later if the project is successful. The programmer would be paid regardless.
Compensation: Up to $1000. We are a few students, primarily wanting to make a game that we all love, not a company. We can afford to pay probably around $1000 between us, and possibly a % of future profits.
Technology: Java and MySQL. We want a java applet, run from MySQL database. These are already in place.
Talent needed: A programmer capable of leading a programming team to construct this game.
Team structure: Myself, I've played the original game for 11 years, and ran an online guild of several thousand members, many of whom are contributing to this project. I designed this clone, and organised the team, etc. There have been about 8 graphics artists who all have contributed graphics for this project, names can be given on request. There are a couple of hundred bug testers and we have a bug tracking database in place.
Contacts: My email is email@example.com Feel free to add me on messenger, my msn is firstname.lastname@example.com and my AIM is lancegardner27.
Previous Work by Team: We've made amateur games, including a card game in C+, none of them remotely commercial.
Additional Info: This is an amateur project. If it makes a profit, that would be good, but it's primarily being made for fans and by fans. We can't afford to pay professional prices, but we're dedicated people who love the game we're making (if you love turn based strategy games, or even better the initial chaos, there's a high chance you'd love it to.) We have graphics already, and a design document, we have a ready made playerbase of at least hundreds. We would put serious effort into advertising, and this game would look great on a portfolio. This project was concieved 3 years ago.
Feedback: ANY (With a focus on encouraging if possible.) If this project comes across as amateurish, I'm sorry. Any help towards it would be appreciated, further information is readily available. Please reply if you're interested, or email me. Thanks.Last edited by Eagleheart; 04-14-2012 at 09:39 AM.
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I've been programming and coding games for 7 years. However I am in the middle of 3 projects currently and don't have the time. But if you need any tips let me know. I've been working with games for 26 years. I know the in's and out's and what is addictive and what will ruin a game.
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Well it's already designed fully, the basic gameplay is taken directly from the original Chaos, so we already know it's addictive! Thanks for the offer though. A shame you aren't available to help finish the code. Most of what needs done still is just bug fixes. Rather unfortunate that our former programmer quit when he did so close to completing it.


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I have a database that I am trying to clean up on SQL Server 2008 (not R2). Currently, all tables reside in the dbo schema. Some table names are singular, others are plural.
I created a new schema, crm. I moved all of the tables from dbo to crm and I renamed the singular table names to match the plural table names. When I perform the SQL Compare (version 10.4.8.87) between my development database and production, the script includes the following:
PRINT N'Creating schemata'
CREATE SCHEMA [crm]
AUTHORIZATION [dbo]
(removes foreign key constraints, notice it removes them from the plural tables in dbo schema)
PRINT N'Dropping foreign keys from [dbo].[CustomersCommittees]'
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[CustomersCommittees] DROP CONSTRAINT [FK_CustCom_ComID]
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[CustomersCommittees] DROP CONSTRAINT [FK_CustCom_CustID]
EXEC sp_rename N'[dbo].[Customer]',N'Customers',N'OBJECT'
ALTER SCHEMA [crm] TRANSFER [dbo].[Customers]
EXEC sp_rename N'[dbo].[CustomerAddress]',N'Addresses',N'OBJECT'
ALTER SCHEMA [crm] TRANSFER [dbo].[Addresses]
EXEC sp_rename N'[dbo].[Committee]',N'Committees',N'OBJECT'
ALTER SCHEMA [crm] TRANSFER [dbo].[Committees]
(adds foreign key contraints back, notice how it adds them to the plural tables in the new crm schema, but never included a statement to ALTER SCHEMA)
PRINT N'Adding foreign keys to [crm].[CustomersCommittees]'
ALTER TABLE [crm].[CustomersCommittees] ADD CONSTRAINT [FK_CustCom_ComID] FOREIGN KEY ([CommitteeID]) REFERENCES [reference].[Committees] ([CommitteeID])
ALTER TABLE [crm].[CustomersCommittees] ADD CONSTRAINT [FK_CustCom_CustID] FOREIGN KEY ([CustomerID]) REFERENCES [crm].[Customers] ([CustomerID])
As mentioned above, it does not include any of the ALTER SCHEMA ... TRANSFER ... commands for the tables that were already plural and do not need the sp_rename command to be executed.
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Well... the shop that did the repair is pretty reputable. I'd have no reason to assume that they didn't fix it correctly. But I certainly understand your apprehension.
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That sounds decent except I'd have no use for the blown one at all...let me consider a counter-offer. Maybe your working amp plus cash on your end?
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Although there has been no official confirmation from Mike Edwards, apparently the highly successful NHRA Pro Stock racer may have retired. He recently sold his complete NHRA Pro Stock team, including all of his stock and the contents of the team's Charlotte engine shop. Rumors regarding Edwards retiring include (1) The rotator cuff injury he suffered last year forced him to retire and (2) He just couldn't financially compete with the Pro Stock teams that have multiple cars, drivers and unlimited budgets.
NHRA Pro Stock driver Chris McGaha has acquired additional equipment to expand his in-house program to a more competitive level in 2014. McGaha, of Odessa, Texas, plans to run all 24 races in NHRA's Mello Yello Drag Racing Series this season with his new Harlow Sammons/Southwest Performance & Machine Chevrolet Camaro.
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5Church will open, if all goes according to plan, May 18 uptown, at the corner of North Church and Fifth streets. Serving a New American menu, executive chef Jamie Lynch says in a press release that he aims to "reflect the purity of local products and to advocate proper techniques of food preparation in a respectful manner." His resume includes Le Cirque, Cafe Boulud and Aureole (he was most recently at Barrington's in Charlotte), and his opening lineup includes roasted Szechuan pork belly, St. Louis-style toasted mushroom ravioli, New York strip with "J-1" steak sauce, roasted N.C. group, plus housemade breads, pastas and cheeses (and ramps, according to a photo from his Twitter feed @chefjlynch, shown below).
Owners are Patrick Whalen, who'll be operator and whose experience ranges from Frames Bistro and Bowling in New York to general managing at Butter in Charlotte; Alejandro Torio, also marketing director (with background as marketing director at Butter NC and co-founder of Fashion's Night Out in Charlotte), and Mills Howell, interior designer.Expect a look by Howell that is (according to its press) a "tongue-in-cheek interpretation of a neo-Victorian decor," "casual, yet refined" and "classic-meets-modern." Howell and colleagues have done Gallery Twenty-Two and Vida Cantina, among other Charlotte spots. Expect a feel, according to Torio, that's "where Uptown meets Plaza Midwood and Myers Park... an event experience."
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Puppy in 2011 on a laptop in 1999 — I'm sticking with Debian
I pulled out the Compaq Armada 7770dmt, circa 1999, with 144 MB RAM (fully loaded), a speedy 233 MHz Pentium II CPU and the original 3 GB hard drive, the latter component of which I haven't seen since I opened up the bay for the first and last time when I purchased this laptop in, I believe, 2007 for $15.
I had my CDs ready and loaded up Quirky and Wary — two of the latest Pups. As in the past, loading a live environment — even a Puppy environment — from CD on a 12-year-old laptop can take more than a little time. I was unsuccessful with the Xorg driver while running Wary. A reboot to use the Vesa driver was successful in getting an 800×600 display.
Even though my Orninco Wavelan Silver PCMCIA 802.11b wireless card has worked in the past with Puppy (and works now with Debian Squeeze), I couldn't load up the orinoco_cs driver and get it to recognize the NIC. Not good. I never had trouble loading up the Orinoco driver with older Puppies. I'll have to find some of those old discs and see how this worked in the Puppy 2.x/3.x/4.x days. Maybe a bit of Googling will shed some light.
Once I got the whole thing loaded up (sans networking; I do have a wired PCMCIA interface that I didn't try) the Wary desktop wasn't all that fast. It was certainly no faster than Debian Squeeze, even with the Xfce desktop, generally considered slower than the window manager in Puppy/Wary, which I believe is Joe's Window Manager (aka JWM).
Just to check this out, I booted back into Debian Squeeze, started X from the console (no GDM/XDM on this install) and am now using Iceweasel to revise this entry. It's going rather well, I would say.
And I haven't yet reinstalled the Opera web browser, which brings an added measure of speed to this aging platform.
If you already forgot what you read up top, we're talking a 233 MHz CPU and only 144 MB of RAM. My long-gone desktop Pentium II system has a 333 MHz CPU and 256 MB of RAM. You can find systems like this (desktops) in half the garages in the U.S., long ago removed from service but neither junked nor recycled. You can pluck one of them out of virtual (and literal) obscurity, load up either a live CD like Puppy or TinyCore, or in my case install Debian, and have a nice, working machine.
I can easily see using this Compaq for writing, "light" web use … and writing. That's pretty much what I do anyway.
And with Debian Squeeze still "young," as the project's Stable release, I have about two years to go before I have to think about a new OS for this old computer.
If/when I find my spare 8 GB IDE laptop drive, I will pull this drive and do a fresh install (or three) to see if that has the magic Grub 2 touch (Grub 2 being the main thing not working after the Lenny-to-Squeeze upgrade.


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I originally intended to talk with you today about finding value in today's marketplace. However, I began to revise my plans as I thought about two of our recent announcements at the FDIC. One is that the Bank Insurance Fund last year suffered its first financial loss since 1991. At year-end 1999, the BIF reserve ratio was 1.36 percent. The other is that FDIC staff's projections for year-end 2000 now indicate that the BIF reserve ratio could be as high as 1.42 percent or as low as 1.27 percent. It is remarkable, in the midst of this unprecedented economic expansion, that the BIF ratio conceivably could end up so close to 1.25 percent -- the trigger level for higher premiums. So I thought I would instead address a more immediate concern: troubled institutions. Troubled institutions are small in number but they are the driving force in determining the reserve ratio of our insurance funds. 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Delinquency and loan loss ratios remain within normal operating levels because the loan portfolio - the denominator in these ratios - is growing so rapidly. Extraordinary examination measures are required in these instances. Management information systems that do not provide sufficient information to properly analyze the performance of a growing portfolio should raise supervisory concerns. Two, booking residuals in conjunction with securitizations, that is to say, residual interests, and the creation of "illusory capital" through unrealistic valuation of such interests. Capital is the main lever for controlling growth. Illusory capital can feed explosive growth - and lead to catastrophic losses. Three, engaging in nontraditional lending activities without appropriate underwriting, loan administration, controls or sufficient management expertise. Four, changing the institution's business plan significantly, often basing the new plan on unrealistic assumptions. Our unprecedented economic boom will not last forever - you know that and I know that, but others have shorter memories than we do. Often a shift in business plans follows a change in the control of the institution, where eager new owners try to extract as much value as they can, as quickly as they can. Five, entering third-party servicing arrangements that leave the financial institution at risk. Outsourcing critical bank functions has provided considerable efficiency for the banking industry. However, undue delegation of authority to independent sales or service organizations, combined with insufficient oversight and audit controls, has resulted in significant reputation risk and potential dissipation of shareholder value. Indeed, we have seen some small banks fleeced by such arrangements through overly generous compensation packages in favor of the service provider. Further, a bank can suffer extraordinary earnings pressure from direct credit losses and increased litigation expense due to inappropriate sales techniques of an independent sales organization. Six, and finally, fraud. We all know what that is. At the time each of the four high-cost institutions collapsed, some observers considered the failure to be an anomaly. But - today - we are seeing institutions bearing similar characteristics not only on our problem list, but also among the better-rated institutions. These characteristics explain, in part, why we have seen more examination downgrades than upgrades in 1998 and 1999 -- the first time since the early 1990s. One of our Regional Directors told me yesterday that management downgrades are outpacing upgrades by a margin of 2-to-1. Alone, any of these characteristics do not necessarily portend failure. In combination, they may not necessarily doom an institution to failure. Good times can keep a number of leaky vessels afloat. But not all of them - as we have found at some cost. And for those supervisors who believe that the so-called New Economy has not repealed the business cycle - and I hope that includes most of you -- these characteristics should raise eyebrows. I want to talk with you today about two of these characteristics in particular - residual interests and fraud - and what we at the FDIC are doing to address them. First, residual interests. You may recall that both First National Bank of Keystone and Pacific Thrift and Loan engaged in a significant level of asset securitization. Both grew quickly -- using the ability to record immediate earnings from their securitization activities, thus growing their capital accounts. In both situations, the financial institutions retained an interest in the securitizations they sold. The legal structure of the transactions greatly affected the realizable value of the residual assets. Both retained first loss positions. And both maintained a concentration of residual assets. In both of these cases, the external valuation models were inadequate and neglected to incorporate actual performance versus original assumptions. The banks' residual interests were subsequently determined to have significantly less value and are worth mere pennies on the dollar. So their reported capital levels were completely illusory. Because of these failures - and because of concerns arising from subsequent examinations of other institutions with similar residual interests - the Federal regulators last December issued guidance on what institutions holding retained interests as capital should do to avoid exposure to loss. It requires that the recorded value of these assets must be objectively supported, using reasonable assumptions. And the guidance also requires that residual interests that are not well supported be classified as "Loss" -- and not counted by the regulators as capital. That guidance was a good - and necessary -- first step. But it is not sufficient to completely address the issue. Other changes are needed to ensure that institutions will hold adequate capital to cover the risk inherent in residual interests -- and to discourage institutions from holding excessive concentrations. So, in December, we also said that we were thinking about limiting - or eliminating - residual interests that could be recognized in regulatory capital. We are working toward issuing for public comment in the not-too-distant future a joint proposal to toughen the capital requirements for those institutions holding these highly volatile assets. It is anticipated the proposal would require that "dollar-for-dollar" capital be held against the value of residual interests resulting from securitization - and would cap the amount of residual assets a bank can hold for regulatory capital. Why? Because today, we have a number of institutions on our problem list precisely because of this issue. And because we have a good number of other institutions - that are not on our problem list - but that do hold more residual interests in securitized assets than we believe is prudent. I'm asking you today to support this effort. And to work with us to develop a sensible proposal and to make sure that the reported value of residual interests reflects reality and does not represent an undue concentration. Now let's turn to fraud. Recently, one of our colleagues observed that fraud in banking is astoundingly rare when you consider how large the industry is, how many institutions comprise the industry, and the number of people who work in it. Certainly, that has been the case historically. But is it the case today? Probably, but there are some disturbing considerations that raise doubt. One - and our lawyers advise me to say it this way -- fraud appears to have played a role in the failure of BestBank, Keystone, and Hartford-Carlisle. Two -- we have seen other bankers try to recoup their personal losses - those arising from outside activities or losses resulting from the deteriorating condition of their banks - through illegal activities. And, three, our examiners are reporting fraud is on the rise. Why? In these good, but extremely competitive, times there has been a willingness by bankers to take on increased risk in order to sustain earnings growth. And to assist, some bankers are cutting costs in non-revenue producing back office operations. The result - back offices and internal controls are failing to keep pace with some institutions' growth in transaction volumes and risk. These same cost pressures also may be affecting the scope and quality of some external audits as well. Banks that strive for cost savings in these areas do so at their peril. In prosperous times - like those we enjoy today - when losses from business recessions are absent - fraud becomes more noticeable as a factor in bank failures. In fact, an FDIC study of the 67 failures that occurred from 1960 through 1974 - a period of general prosperity - concluded that 57 were caused by self-serving loans to bank management or friends of management, defalcations or embezzlement by bank personnel, and various fraudulent manipulations by bank officials. However - as recent failures and recent examinations make clear - technological innovations and the increased liquidity of many bank products have heightened the potential for rapid and large losses from fraud. So we are being especially vigilant. We have placed our examiners on fraud alert. We have instructed them to look for "red flags" and other warning signs of potential fraud. We have launched a program to refresh skills in transaction testing. We have expanded examiner review of auditor workpapers to identify gaps in controls or review. And we have directed them to investigate any information leading to suspicions of fraud, stressing that they give these investigations the highest priority, using whatever resources necessary. Why? Fraud can result in dramatic losses. They are to contact our Regional Fraud Specialists if they suspect fraud. These trained and experienced specialists have access to a database of Suspicious Activities Reports and other resources that would aid in an investigation. Though I don't need to give you an invitation, all state supervisors should feel free to make similar use of our Regional Fraud Specialists. There is an old saying: If you have a problem, we have a problem. In the relationship between the state bank supervisors and the FDIC, nothing could be more true. Just as bankers are in the business of managing risks, we, as financial institution supervisors, are in the business of managing risks. In bad times. And in good times. A former Comptroller of the Currency often observed: "When the tide goes out, we see who has been swimming naked." We need to do what we can now - everything we can - to limit exposures later. Thank you.
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England's seamer and captain of their Twenty20 (T20) side Stuart Broad will play his 50th match in the T20 format against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.
England captain Broad made his debut in the T20 format in 2006 against Pakistan at Bristol. His first wicket in that format was of Shaoib Malik who was trapped in front by Broad. He has since then gone onto take 58 wickets at 22.48 in the format. He is the first player from England to achieve the milestone in the shortest format of the game. Until now, 12 players have crossed the milestone of playing 50 games in the format. Shahid Afridi has played the most number of games with 70 to his name.


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Apple's new iOS in the Car will allow dictated phone calls and text messages, plus iTunes, Maps, and Messages, as well as new features they're still keeping under wraps.
During its 24th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, Apple teased an interesting new mobile initiative: iOS in the Car. Showed off briefly onstage by Apple SVP of Internet and Software Services Eddy Cue, iOS in the Car is Apple's effort to work with car manufacturers to further integrate its mobile operating system. To that end, the iPhone maker claims to have "95 percent car integration," meaning the platform is ready to work with nearly all modern cars on the road today.
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BOWLING GREEN The Bowling Green Police Division is having a party.
Residents are invited to attend the division s 6th annual National Night Out from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow in the 100 block of North Main Street.
Lt. Tony Hetrick said the family-friendly evening will include free food, games, and other activities. Members of area police and fire agencies will be there.
The block party is part of a national crime prevention effort developed more than 25 years ago by the National Association of Town Watch.


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While the national economy has shown signs of life, many Colorado school districts still are dealing with severe budget constraints. So, for the second consecutive year, the Colorado High School Activities Association is trying to help its member schools deal with the issue.
"The executive committee felt like it had to make that effort with what's happening with school budgets," CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann said. "This proposal came from the (school) superintendents on the executive committee. (The committee) wanted to make a statement that CHSAA as an organization is sensitive to what's happening with schools, and that's an important component to this."
The 10 percent reduction was first introduced at the April BOC meeting last year, and the proposal was defeated resoundingly by the 67-member legislative body of the association. Several sports were voted on individually and none garnered more than 11 votes in support. When the remaining sports were voted on as a whole, the proposal failed 61-8.
The rationale for the proposal remains the same: cost savings for schools, while including athletics as part of the solution to help balance school budgets. CHSAA commissioner Bill Reader reasoned last year that the proposal failed because school districts already had the ability to reduce the number of contests. Borgmann echoed that sentiment, but added that some school districts would welcome official CHSAA action.
"The reality is that school districts could do this on their own, but it is a tough subject because no one wants to tell their coaches no, that they can't schedule all the games CHSAA allows," Borgmann said.
Another sticking point for the proposal, according to Borgmann, could be the exclusion of football from the cuts.
"Honestly, there might be some equity issues with the proposal with football being excluded," he said. "For the most part the feeling is that football is paying its way, so it was left out of this."
The Florida High School Athletic Association passed a proposal last April that reduced varsity contests by 20 percent, excluding football. The FHSAA subsequently faced a court challenge based on Title IX gender equity issues, forcing it to rescind the cuts in July.
Other items of note that will be considered by the BOC:
In football, the Colorado Springs Metro League is proposing to remove the mandate in Class 5A that would give the higher-seeded team the home game throughout the playoffs. That proposal was passed at the BOC meeting in January. Also, the Jefferson County League is proposing that the 32-team 5A playoffs be selected and seeded by a committee of administrators, using a variety of criteria. In January, the BOC had approved using a wild-card points system to determine and seed playoff qualifiers.
In addition, the Class 4A basketball state tournament would be changed significantly under another proposal. The association's basketball committee is recommending the tournament be trimmed from 48 to 32 teams. There would no longer be automatic qualifiers and the tournament would be true-seeded by a committee.
"The travel was atrocious for the first-round games," Borgmann said of the 4A tournament. "This is a way to look at cutting down expenses for that round, as well as improving the competitive balance of the 4A tournament overall. The basketball committee felt the tournament would maintain its integrity with 32 teams."
The CHSAA BOC meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, go to the
Diamond notes: Make more room in the record books for the Eaton Reds. With a victory against Estes Park on Saturday, Eaton won its 45th consecutive game to tie the state record set by an earlier Reds (1998-99) team and Niwot, according to the Greeley Tribune. Eaton can set the record Thursday at Valley. ... Fort Collins (Fort Collins, Colo.) senior shortstop Dakota Holcomb has signed to play at Southern Illinois. Holcomb is batting .533 with a home run and six RBI for the Lambkins this season.
Top games this week (MaxPreps rankings): Class 5A – No. 3 Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) at No. 10 Cherokee Trail (Aurora, Colo.) (Tuesday), No. 5 Ralston Valley (Arvada, Colo.) at No. 2 Green Mountain (Lakewood, Colo.) (Saturday). Class 4A – 5A No. 8 Heritage (Littleton, Colo.) at No. 9 Rock Canyon (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) (Friday), No. 4 Fort Morgan (Fort Morgan, Colo.) at No. 5 Silver Creek (Longmont, Colo.) (Saturday). Class 3A – No. 4 Holy Family (Broomfield, Colo.) at No. 2 Kent Denver (Englewood, Colo.) (Tuesday), No. 5 University (Greeley, Colo.) at Kent Denver (Wednesday), University at No. 10 Lyons (Lyons, Colo.) (Saturday), No. 7 Yuma (Yuma, Colo.) at No. 1 Eaton (Saturday), Holy Family at No. 2 Faith Christian (Arvada, Colo.) (Saturday).
Outside the box: The Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.) girls team posted three impressive wins last week (Boulder/Centaurus, St. Mary's Academy and ThunderRidge) behind the play of its standout trio of Callie Raymond, Megan McConaty and Bridget McGann. Their totals for the week: Raymond (nine goals, four assists), McConaty (6 G, 7 A) and McGann (8 G, 1 A). ... Monarch's Tyler Thorson bolted to the top of the boys state leaderboard with 39 goals, scoring five each against Monarch and Thompson Valley last week.
Top girls games this week (MaxPreps rankings): No. 3 Air Academy (US Air Force Academy, Colo.) at No. 1 Denver East (Denver, Colo.) (Tuesday), No. 4 Kent Denver (Englewood, Colo.) at No. 6 Thompson Valley (Loveland, Colo.) (Friday), No. 10 Boulder/Centaurus (Boulder, Colo.) at No. 5 Columbine (Littleton, Colo.) (Saturday).
Top boys games this week (MaxPreps rankings): No. 1 Arapahoe at No. 9 Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.) (Monday), No. 4 Chatfield (Littleton, Colo.) at No. 3 Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) (Monday), No. 8 Fort Collins (Fort Collins, Colo.) at No. 7 Monarch (Louisville, Colo.) (Tuesday). No. 6 Kent Denver (Englewood, Colo.) at No. 2 Colorado Academy (Denver, Colo.) (Thursday), Chatfield at No. 5 Mullen (Denver, Colo.) (Thursday).
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On the pitch: Vail Christian (Edwards, Colo.)'s McKenzie O'Brien scored three goals in a 5-3 win against Grand Valley on April 8. According to the Vail Daily, O'Brien's hat trick was the first in the three-year history of the Saints' program. ... Pueblo South (Pueblo, Colo.)'s Amanda Garcia posted three goals in a 4-0 win against Canon City on April 6 and followed that with a goal and three assists two days later in a victory against Pueblo East. The senior has 10 goals and 11 assists for the Colts.
Top games this week (Denver Post rankings): Class 5A – No. 7 Rocky Mountain (Fort Collins, Colo.) at No. 5 Fairview (Boulder, Colo.) (Thursday), No. 3 Arapahoe at No. 4 Air Academy (US Air Force Academy, Colo.) (Saturday). Class 4A – No. 8 D'Evelyn (Denver, Colo.) at No. 7 Golden (Golden, Colo.) (Monday), No. 1 Wheat Ridge (Wheat Ridge, Colo.) at D'Evelyn (Friday). Class 3A – No. 5 Holy Family (Broomfield, Colo.) at No. 9 Colorado Academy (Denver, Colo.) (Monday), No. 2 Faith Christian (Arvada, Colo.) at No. 6 St. Mary's (Colorado Springs, Colo.) (Tuesday), No. 4 Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs, Colo.) at No. 1 Classical Academy (Colorado Springs, Colo.) (Thursday), No. 8 Coal Ridge (New Castle, Colo.) at No. 10 Basalt (Basalt, Colo.) (Friday), No. 3 Kent Denver at St. Mary's (Saturday).
An unexpected resignation has forced Fossil Ridge (Fort Collins) to again begin the process of hiring a head football coach. Chad DeGrenier was chosen in February to take over the SaberCats program, to replace former coach Clint Fick. DeGrenier, though, now will remain the head coach at Cactus Shadows in Arizona, where he has been a coach the past six years. "I think it had to do with some personal and family issues that he just had to take care of," Fossil Ridge athletic director Ken Denning told the Fort Collins Coloradoan. "I feel bad for our young men because I think they really liked him."
Chatfield (Littleton) softball coach Sophia Rodriguez has resigned after leading the Chargers the past four years.
Nominations for the Fred Steinmark High School Athlete of the Year Award are due by May 1. The Steinmark Award recognizes excellence in athletics, academics and citizenship. For information go to the Colorado High School Coaches Association's
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The Windows Server 2003 Certificate Services Web enrollment functionality relies on an ActiveX control that is named Xenroll. This ActiveX control is available in Microsoft Windows 2000 and in later versions of Windows. However, Xenroll has been deprecated in Microsoft Windows Vista. The sample certificate enrollment Web pages that are included with the original release version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, with Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and with Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) are not designed to handle the change in how Windows Vista performs Web-based certificate enrollment operations.INTRODUCTION
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So much for my guesses - but wow, what a panel!
Hear, hear! This focus on strikeouts and home runs, and the matchup between pitcher and batter is an anachronism in the history of baseball. Who can ever forget the classic poem, "Casey Bunts Against The Shift"?


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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a resolution to increase the authorization amount under its share repurchase program by an additional $500 million, raising the aggregate authorization under the program to $3.0 billion.
The additional $500 million authorization is effective for a three-year period, beginning on November 12, 2012. Stock repurchases under the program may be made from time to time, as the Company deems appropriate, solely through open market purchases effected through a broker dealer at prevailing market prices, based on a variety of factors such as price, corporate requirements and overall market conditions. There can be no assurance as to the number of shares the Company will purchase, if any. The share repurchase program may be increased or otherwise modified, renewed, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, without prior notice.
About O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional service provider markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 3,896 stores in 39 states as of September 30, 2012.
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Automotive News Europe is reporting that Volkswagen may reverse course on the new Scirocco and offer the vehicle in the United States. VW execs originally opted not to sell the Scirocco here due to fears it would cannibalize sales from the GTI and because the strong Euro would have made the car too expensive. Since then, the dollar has gained and the new Scirocco has been enough of a hit in European markets to cause those same executives to see dollar signs on these shores. VW spokesman Steve Keyes said "there's no real decision yet," but if the car were to come here it would be positioned "a little bit differently."
How differently? With the arrival of the upmarket VW CC, Volkswagen may be seeing room for a niche coupe between the GTI and the R32, priced enough above the GTI to prevent the feared sales cannibalization. But would a Scirocco then grab sales away from the Audi A3? Does VW care? Stay tuned. [Automotive News, Sub. Req.]


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Indictment describes mafia running gangs
LOS ANGELES While behind bars for three decades, a convicted murderer and member of the Mexican Mafia controlled a network of street gangs that sold drugs, committed killings and robbed USC students, authorities said in an indictment unsealed Thursday.
Investigators believe Danny Roman used his daughter, Vianna Roman, 23, and her husband, Aaron Soto, to relay orders to gang members who ran criminal activities in neighborhoods and got protection from the prison gang if they went behind bars.
The 110-page indictment illustrated the havoc wreaked by the Mexican Mafia from maximum security prisons by "taxing" street-level gang members.
Among the crimes tied to Roman, 56, in the documents were the May murder of a gang member and the gunpoint robbery last December of three USC students.
Thom Mrozek, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office, said Roman wasn't indicted, as he's serving a life prison sentence without the possibility of parole for a 1984 murder conviction.
The indictment charged Vianna Roman, Soto and 23 others with racketeering conspiracy – punishable by a possible life sentence – after a 2 1/2-year investigation dubbed "Operation Roman Empire." Four others were indicted on other charges.
Prosecutors said Roman exerted power over 13 gangs in South Los Angeles, including the Harpys, a gang that deals in methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine.
Federal prosecutors also said the elder Roman orchestrated the extortion of vendors at a Los Angeles swap meet long known as a hub of criminal activity.
The so-called tax payments were funneled to Danny Roman's prison account in money orders and gifts, authorities said.
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text: Black Metal V8olvo Gets Jalopnik Seal Of ApprovalRay Wert5/10/08 2:54pmFiled to: 24 Hours of Lemons Altamont24 hours of lemonsLemonsV8 VolvoV8olvo23EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkAs we told you earlier, the V8olvo's got a bunch of fancy new decals as the team finishes getting it ready to run in just a short while at the 24 Hours of LeMons at Altamont. Here's our favorite. Now wish 'em luck in the comments below.


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by Jody Zellen
(Grant Selwyn Gallery, Beverly Hills) George Stoll fabricates by hand that which is factory produced and presents these everyday objects--sponges, Tupperware, toilet paper and paper towels--en mass, creating evocative installations that ask us to reconsider that which we take for granted. Since his first exhibition in Los Angeles (in 1994, entitled Tupperware) Stoll has continued to create reproductions of ordinary household objects, transforming them into extraordinary works of art. Born in 1954 in the suburbs of Baltimore, Stoll spent his twenties and thirties in New York City working in a variety of art related jobs. He studied design, made rubber jewelry, worked as an artist's assistant as well as a set designer on horror films, before moving to Los Angeles and committing himself to his art practice. Once he began to exhibit his Tupperware sculptures, he quickly earned a name for himself, appearing in exhibitions on both coasts, as well as in Europe. When viewing Stoll's work one is immediately drawn into its subject. The pieces at first glance appear to be ordinary household objects arranged on shelves or on the wall. Upon closer examination one realizes that these are not store-bought objects assembled together, but carefully cast and sculpted objects. The tromp l'oeil effect is important to Stoll but he also allows the human element--the artists hand--to enter into his work. He states, "It was a matter of making something imperfect. Something that has a human, man-made quality." Stoll is drawn to the banal--to everyday objects like sponges, toilet paper and Tupperware--that have a specific function and use, yet are not considered valuable. Stoll elevates what is usually considered disposable to art by asking viewers to take another look at those objects that surround them. |
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Also on view will be a work from a new series of Holiday products. In the back gallery Stoll will present a recreation of a Halloween costume. For this work Stoll has made a skeleton costume, an exact replica of the white bones on black fabric that is so popular among children at Halloween. Stoll is interested in what happens when tromp l'oeil and representational works become abstractions. In this work he investigates the poetics of household objects, and by so doing creates beautiful sculptures that have the immediacy of Pop art, the spare elegance of Minimalism, the appearance of a monochrome, and the telling ability to transcend their domestic function. |


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Re-reading THE 100 - MILE DIET by Alica Smith and J.B. MacKinnon in preparation for my move to the country next week -- packing books and a bit of free time leads to inevitable re-reading -- I found this interview with the very articulate and engaging couple at BookLounge.ca. Want to hear the voices of the inspiration for all things 100-MILE?
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Okay, this is kind of a fall recipe, but my obsession with apples is growing deeper and deeper, so I centered this (vegan) scone recipe around my favorite little gala.
Apple Wheat Scones
2 cups flour
2/3 cup wheat germ
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
a pinch of ground nutmeg
1/3 cup Earth Balance (or any butter substitute)
1 large Gala apple, peeled and chopped
½ cup vanilla soy milk
¼ cup agave
2 tsp. wheat germ
2 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Combine the dry ingredients (flour, wheat germ, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg) in one bowl. Combine the apple, milk, and agave in a smaller bowl. Then cut the earth balance into the flour mixture until crumbly. Add the milk mixture to the dry bowl and mix until just combined.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a disk – about ½ inch thick. Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle over dough. Cut into eight wedges and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400* for 15 – 18 minutes. Remove and cool.
I'm currently at my last childbirth preparation class, and I can say – taking this class is one of the best things I've ever done. I went into it terrified of giving birth, and I can honestly say that just 12 hours of class has made me feel confident and so excited to bring little Baby Cakes into the world. Now I just have to wait about 3 more months…
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We are reading a story that takes place during the Great Depression, so I had my kiddos research 5 facts about that period of history this morning.
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GREENSBORO – Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is hopeful that Ryan Kelly might be healthy enough to play some "situational" minutes against Lehigh on Friday night, but he said Thursday that he won't be a part of the regular rotation against the Mountain Hawks.
Kelly was receiving treatment and wasn't available for interviews Thursday, but he hasn't practiced with the team since spraining his right foot in practice last Tuesday.
"There's steady progress," Krzyzewski said, "but not good enough as of this morning where I would have confidence in putting him in a game except maybe to shoot the free throw or handle maybe a possession or two in an end-game situation."
Without Kelly, Duke's offense stagnated at the ACC tournament in Atlanta. Duke made 37.1 percent of its field-goal attempts while averaging only 59.5 points in the two games, well below its season average of 77.5.
-Jack Daly
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Coach K hopeful Ryan Kelly might play some vs. Lehigh
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Notre Dame/Xavier scare me in the next round if Duke's missing Kelly.
- March 16, 2012 at 9:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
2 years in a row, a key starter's injury bites Dook in the A$$...you have to figure they'll be luckier next year..
- March 19, 2012 at 9:58 AM
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Badass German Kids Show Performs Intro in KlingonBeth Elderkin54 minutes ago102EditPromoteGo to permalinkHey kids, gather around, we're going to have some fun today! Or, as we'd like to say this week, "Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!" A popular German kids show is bringing young ensigns into the Star Trek family, introducing its latest episode entirely in Klingon. Qapla'!
12-Year-Old's Beauty and the Beast Short Is the Gaston Prequel We've Been Waiting ForBeth ElderkinToday 3:15pm4EditPromoteGo to permalinkThe original Beauty and the Beast never really explored Gaston and LeFou's joint backstory. They were best buddies, and that was all you really needed to know. While the live-action remake dove a little more into their past, there's still a lot to explore. As io9 has pointed out, we need a Gaston prequel in our lives.…
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Shared from SploidThe Bob Ross of Glow-in-the-Dark DrawingRhett JonesToday 12:24pm185EditUnsharePromoteGo to permalink It appears semi-intentional and a little silly but YouTuber Peter Draws is making a solid attempt at channeling Bob Ross' meditative tone coupled with slightly odd commentary. And it's some soothing stuff.
Mandy Moore Shuts Down 'Morbid' Frozen and Tangled Fan TheoryBeth ElderkinToday 11:30am14210EditPromoteGo to permalink Tangled star Mandy Moore has killed off a popular fan theory that Frozen, Tangled, and The Little Mermaid are connected through one couple's painful, terrible death. While the theory was already debunked by super fans, it was worth it to see the horrified look on Moore's face.
Shared from DealsSunday's Best Deals: Star Wars Saga, WeMo Mini, Amazon Luggage Sale, and MoreShep McAllisterToday 11:05am183EditUnsharePromoteGo to permalinkThe complete* Star Wars Blu-ray, Belkin's WeMo Mini Smart Plug, and discounted luggage lead off Sunday's best deals.
Westworld Creators Reveal Which Host Was the First to Use Free WillBeth ElderkinToday 10:15am12613EditPromoteGo to permalinkThe season finale of Westworld was ripe with twists and turns, even ones the vigilant Reddit forums didn't anticipate. As everyone sits on their thumbs waiting for season 2, the show creators have confirmed which host was the first to exercise free will... and it might not be who you think.
Shared from JalopnikThese Guys Who Want A Paul Walker Statue Are The Hope This World Needs Alanis KingYesterday 5:30pm21141EditUnsharePromoteGo to permalinkTwo guys recently stopped by a city council meeting after a surf session in San Clemente, California, asking for a huge statue of the late Fast and Furious star Paul Walker to be erected as a "beacon of headlights that can guide us down a dusty road." It is absolutely the best—and gnarliest—thing you will ever see.
Man in Joker Makeup Charged with Felony for 'Wearing Mask'Beth ElderkinYesterday 4:15pm29812EditPromoteGo to permalinkA 31-year-old Virginia man was arrested on Friday and charged with wearing a mask in public, a felony that's punishable by up to five years in jail. His crime? Dressing up as the Joker. With makeup.
The Empire Strikes First in the Star Wars Rebels Season FinaleGermain LussierYesterday 3:00pm8312EditPromoteGo to permalinkForty years ago, the opening crawl of the original Star Wars revealed the Rebels' had just won "their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire." Given that we knew a major battle would be ending the third season of Star Wars Rebels, that presumably meant things in the finale probably weren't going to go well for…
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Justice League Trailer Unites the Team, and WorldBeth ElderkinYesterday 11:02am77223EditPromoteGo to permalinkThe full Justice League trailer is here, and things are about to get epic.
#GOPDnD Has the Best Dungeons & Dragons Game Ever After Trumpcare FailedBeth ElderkinYesterday 10:35am24351EditPromoteGo to permalinkAfter a series of closed-door meetings, rejected promises, and thinly veiled threats from President Donald Trump, Republicans finally pulled the American Health Care Act before taking a vote on Friday. This was met with laughter by many, and a few tears by others. But the best reaction came from #GOPDnD, which ended…
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A Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at Little Red House! Warm Hugs,
Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the celebration :)
I'm trying to figure out where these veggies are resting...a basket, a wire basket, too fancy for a grocery store basket... Terrific shot.A happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the day!Markus
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Mary.Thank you for this wonderful blog. Sueb
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!Hugs!Debra
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Mary. May your day be filled with love, laughter and great food.
Have a wonderful thanksgiving Mary. Your website brings much joy to others in that it connects people from around the world. I'm thankful for the connections I've made here!
happy thanksgiving!
...Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours Mary!...Btw, LOVE the photo....Blessings :o)
Mary!.....wow!.....love the image....you have some so very far with your photography....happy day to you and yours....smiles.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Mary.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family also!Tina xo
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...Rainey
Happy Thanksgiving Mary!Hugs,Susan and Bentley
Mary,Blessings to you on Thanksgiving Day!Fondly,Pat
Love the photo. Hope you had a wonderful day as well.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mary. I hope you had a peaceful holiday, with no bad weather. That was a lovely photo.
I hope you Thanksgiving was wonderful, Mary.-Karen
Hope You and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! Enjoy the weekend!
Indeed, happy thanksgiving to you (again=])! From the chill, gorgeous mistiness of the outside on 'in a soft light', to, the warmth of the kitchen. Life is good... =]
Thank you Mary! Hope yours was good as well!
I have been remiss in visiting my favorite places and I miss you. Here's to good times to come.
Hi Mary....I hope everyone at the Little Red House had a wonderful Thanksgiving !!!All the best,Kathy :)
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In Reply to: Re: RUNNING CAUSES SEIZERS?? posted by Ron Bauer on February 03, 2000 at 20:02:56:
: : Keep your chin up Jessica! I too had to deal with epilepsy in the eighth grade. I had to deal with it for 10 years (8 years old - 18 years old) when I had brain surgery to correct it 10 years ago and now I don't have epilepsy at all. I didn't want any of my peers to know about my seizures when I was your age because I was embarassed. I would hide them by putting my head down on the desk when I could feel one coming on. So I understand the difficulties you are going through. Even though I had up to 20 complex partial seizures a day, I was able to start on the varsity girls b ball team and run the 800 meters in track. I had seizures during a game several times but my friends and coaches were very supportive. Try to not take to heart the sometimes hurtful things others kids say to you. Sometimes other people tease to make themselves feel better at the expense of others feelings. You should know that, in the end, they are the ones with a problem. Make sure the company you hang around with is positive and supportive toward you. Try to focus your energy on them instead of others who try to hurt your feelings.I hope things get better for you. What kind of seizures do you have and how often, if you don't mind my asking? Take care, Jessica. : : Lindsey
: Jessica, I have had epilepsy my entire life. Today I am 42 yrs of age. I credit living a normal-healthy life to consistent exercise. I have trained all my life and believe this is a major reason for being able to live seizure free with the aid of medication-good luck!
Jessica, Ron is correct exercise and weight control is very important in controlling the seizures. I had brain surg. 20 years ago after developing seisures from 12 concussions in sportsand have continue to play sports and I am 47 nowand on 500mg a day of dilantin, don't stop your life because of seizures ,just control them with proper care. good luck


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The school system in Newton, Massachusetts, recently received much praise for its focus on STEM education and a robot curriculum, according to a recent Newton Patch report.
At a school committee meeting, Newton deputy superintendent Paul Stein praised the system's Career and Vocational Technical Education program and Newton's Lab, an innovative teaching environment at Newton North High School, "where teachers, students and businesses can explore and develop ideas to help move education forward," according to the report.
"If you ever want a powerful image of how schools have changed, you can look at our Career and [Vocational Technical] Program," Stein said.
Specifically, the robotics curriculum was one of a number of Career and Vocational Technical Education programs recognized by the school board. The group also pointed out the fact that Newton's Lab offers robotics programs for students in kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Overall, Massachusetts has been shown to be a leader in promoting STEM education. Through partnerships with the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the education partnership's Innovate + Educate, the state will serve as a model for STEM initiatives for others to follow.


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Evaluating Informal Learning
Social Learning
My colleague, Andrea May came back from ASTD International Conference & Exposition (ICE), which was held in Dallas in May of this year, raving about a presentation on "Evaluating Informal Learning." She knows that I have been blogging about learning evaluation for the past couple of years—mostly Kirkpatrick but also [.] Evaluation Informal Learning
Evaluating Informal Learning
Social Learning
My colleague, Andrea May came back from ASTD International Conference & Exposition (ICE), which was held in Dallas in May of this year, raving about a presentation on "Evaluating Informal Learning." She knows that I have been blogging about learning evaluation for the past couple of years—mostly Kirkpatrick but also [.]
Research Brief: Measuring the ROI of Informal Learning
We know people learn and retain more information through informal channels , on-the-job experience and coaching, but most companies still expect their people to gain the bulk of their knowledge through more formal, structured means. Measuring the ROI of Informal Learning. The post Research Brief: Measuring the ROI of Informal Learning appeared first on Docebo.
The Burden to Have an Informed Opinion
Tom Spiglanin
Each referenced valid research but were, themselves, blog posts. He was dismissing the act of blogging as simply a sharing of opinions that had no merit. Since I blog, I was offended, but then I began to realize this mindset would foolishly dismiss the work of Jay Cross, Harold Jarche, Jane Bozarth, Clark Quinn, Jane Hart, and many others I trust. " ~ Patti Shank.
Doctoring the Informal Learning Environment
E-Learning Provocateur
She authors the blog Wishful thinking in medical education , which she uses to advance thinking about the training of student doctors. Recently Anne Marie blogged Location and Learning (which I have reproduced here) and she asked me whether or not I consider her central idea an example of an Informal Learning Environment (ILE). I would blog. So what can we do?
How We Use Social Media for Informal Learning
Bottom-Line Performance
Informal learning is an everyday thing. Social media tools are just another platform we use to learn from each-other and find information serendipitously. It's become part of everyone's work flow, widely accepted in our company culture, and a launchpad for each individual in our organization to find their own social media and informal learning sweet spot.
How to Overcome Information Overload – Interview with Steven W. Anderson
Information overload, also known as "information glut" and "data smog", is a widely known phenomenon caused by an abundance of information that our brain cannot cope with. To get to the bottom of information overload problem, we interviewed an educator, speaker, director of Instructional Technology, #edchat contributor and author of the "Content curation. Blog articles
Learn Informal Learning Informally
Jay Cross
Next month I'll be offering an experiential workshop on Informal Learning through Jane Hart's Social Learning Center. Tweet, blog, link, bookmark, narrate, and record. By the close of the workshop, you will be able to… understand what informal learning is, how it works, why it's important. review models, cases, archetypes of successful informal learning.
Why Microlearning Drives Over 20% More Information Retention Than Long-Form Training
As if the potential to transform behaviors and organizations wasn't intriguing enough, a new study out of Germany indicates that short content drives over 20% more information retention. The reason (and the irony) behind microlearning's superior information retention is that as a method, microlearning is basically unconcerned with information transfer. Here's the story. Bingo.
Top 9 Competencies of an Informal/Social Learning Designer
Informal/Social learning is one such major revolution (other than mobile learning and gamified learning) that demands a shift in the mere thinking of 'learning'. Course design (formal learning blended with the right mix of informal and social learning). Informal/Social Learning Design Competencies. SKILLS: 6. ATTITUDE: 8. Power to the Learners : An interesting read!
10 Learning Design Blogs to Draw Inspiration From
Allen Interactions
When searching on Google for "Learning Design Blogs" , a staggering amount of more than 117,000,000 search results appear. With this overwhelming amount of information, it can be very hard to determine which blogs are credible and a valuable use of time to read. e-Learning Thought Leaders e-Learning Blogs Learning Design Blogs
Reconciling Formal and Informal
Clark Quinn
Recently, there's been a lot of talk about informal learning, which ends up sounding like formal learning, and this can be confusing. Now, let's move on to informal learning, as this is where, to me, we have a conflict. The latter, resources and people, are to them informal learning. Each of these sees the world differently, and we need to separate these out.
21 Brilliant Resources for Up-skilling Learning Designers (for the Informal & Social Learning Age)
THE JOURNEY: We, like many out there, are of the view that, though most learning designers possess good levels of skills around the traditional training (formal learning) area, their skill levels fall short around the informal or social learning areas. This is mainly because designing informal and social learning experiences for workplaces demands a diverse and unique set of qualities. What are the new skills required for designing informal and social learning interventions for today's workplaces? Articles/Blog Posts. Karl Kapp. Quotes/Excerpts. " Surveys/Studies.
Social Learning Has Its Place…And Informal Learning Does Too.
Social Learning
Social learning refers to a class of learning, which includes wikis, blogs, screen sharing, podcasting, photo sharing, social bookmarking, collaborative working, social networking, etc. Social media can be an accelerant for social learning, both in formal and informal settings. Moreover, informal learning should not be overcomplicated. We're not always social.
Top 13 LMS (and Learning Technology) Blogs
Upside Learning
To keep up with the happenings, trends, innovations, and other information on LMS and to ensure our teams at Upside involved in core LMS development, client implementations, client support and Innovation team are in tune with the industry we follow a host of blogs that focus specifically on LMS, learning technology, and related topics. E-Learning 24/7 Blog. eLearning Weekly.
Looking for information on eLearning? Here are my favorite 8 places
Challenge to Learn
Places that get you started in eLearning or will give you more detailed information. Websites that have independent information on eLearning, tools, communities, things like that. ELearningLearning is an aggregator, this means that they automatically collect posts on eLearning for you from selected eLearning blogs around the world (including this one). They have a lot of articles published by themselves (and external authors like me), they have very active LinkedIn groups and they also have elearning feeds where they collect blog posts on eLearning. And it is free.
Informal Learning – the other 80%
Jay Cross
The start-up stiffed me but the paper morphed into the Informal Learning book. I'll be leading a series of master classes on informal learning and working smarter in Europe. Informal Learning – the other 80%. Because organizations are oblivious to informal learning, they fail to invest in it. Let's look at what informal learning is and what to do to leverage it.
Blogging with Freire
Learning with e's
So Freire didn't actually live to see the power and potential of social media, or the impact blogging would have on education. But what would he have said about blogs if he had been witness to the participatory web in all its present glory? In a blogging context, it is easy to be offended when an adverse comment is received on your blog. 6) Use blogging as reflection.
6 Benefits of Informal Learning
Perhaps the highest level of learning with the deepest cognitive impact is informal learning. In this article, we'll share with you the strategies to embed informal learning in your eLearning environment to capitalize on this excellent motivating learning style. Let us explore informal and formal learning further to determine the pros and cons of each.
Information on E-Learning and WCAG 2.0 Compliance in Australia
Connect Thinking
checklist for more information. If WCAG compliance is imperative to your organisation, you must seek further information from your IT department and LMS provider. From an information perspective, it appears as though there are no direct guidelines or information specific to e-learning courseware and learning design, and no stewardship from Australian e-learning industry bodies.
Don't drink the informal learning snake oil
Jay Cross
I fear that charlatans and dummies are taking informal learning down the same road. An Informal Learning Sequel? While it took six years to arrive, informal learning has become L&D's flavor of the day. Numerous consultants are offering to help manage informal learning. (It You nurture informal learning; micro-managing chokes it off.). The "e"?
Learning Technology Blogs: An Analyst's Reading List
Talented Learning
When you need solid advice about learning strategy and technology, which blogs come to mind? If you've been ignoring LMS vendor blogs, it's time to take a closer look. And I'm increasingly impressed by the quality of content in some LMS blogs. The Totara blog is one reason why. Are any LMS vendors on that list? I'm not an LMS vendor.
I blog therefore I'm spammed
Learning with e's
Some of the spam comments posted to my blog are amusing. I'm glad I decided to moderate all comments so they don't just automatically appear on my blog. Other spam comments from Anonymous offer fake flattery in the hope that you think they are commenting positively on your blog post. blogging comments spam TechnologyOthers are simply baffling. yeah, right.
Avoiding Information Overload in Online Learning Environments: An e-learning perspective
But the impact of this powerful medium is often diminished by information overload. To employ appropriate strategies, we first need to identify the potential contributors of information overload for a group of learners and then proceed accordingly. Quantity of Information. This can make the courses information-heavy and contribute to the information overload.
14 Incredible Informal & Social Learning Quotes
THE QUOTE: " Informal learning is enhanced when humans participate in interactive experiences." – Allen (2004; Birchfield et al. THE JOURNEY: We believe in the amazing power of informal and social learning, and are excited about the potential these learning approaches offer for ensuring effective workplace learning and performance support. We have also been constantly sharing our findings and learnings on these with the learning community through our blog posts. From Our Blog Posts. What other inspiring quotes on informal & social learning have you come across?
Controversy over Informal Learning
Jay Cross
When the book on informal learning came out, nay-sayers attacked me as some kind of loony. QUESTION: How do you know that informal learning works? QUESTION: How can we assess the ROI of informal learning? QUESTION: How do you know learning on the job is 80% informal? The important thing is that informal learning is too important to overlook. Some still do.
Evaluating Informal Learning
The Peformance Improvement
Informal learning in organizations is finally being recognized as a key aspect of employee development and performance improvement. But how do you evaluate something that is as unpredictable and serendipitous as informal learning? The following post first appeared on this blog in November 2010. . How do you measure the impact of informal learning experiences? link].
The Big Question: how to assess informal learning
Clive on Learning
The Big Question on the ASTD Learning Circuits Blog is long enough to fill a post all by itself: How do you assess whether your informal learning, social learning, continuous learning, performance support initiatives have the desired impact or achieve the desired results? If you check out the blog you'll find some fascinating answers to the question. Can they perform?
Top 47 eLearning & Workplace Learning Blogs
Upside Learning
We follow a whole lot of blog – most of them focused on the learning, workplace learning, eLearning, and learning technology domain. We have learnt a lot from these blogs and thank all those blog writers for their invaluable insights on various topics. Here is a list of top 47 blogs (in alphabetical order) that Upside Learning team follows. Bersin & Associates : Blogs. eLearning Blog // Don't Waste Your Time…. eLearning Curve Blog. Informal Learning Blog. Internet Time Blog. T+D Blog. Big Dog, Little Dog.
Informal Learning
Bottom-Line Performance
The study, conducted in March, found that 44% of employees want to see collaborative tools like blogs, forums and wikis developed, while just 32% of HR professionals agree. They also want to keep some sense of control over the information that goes out, lest incorrect or careless information lead to some unintentional catastrophe. It's easy to fall into the same trap Gina Minks describes in a recent post on informal learning: "I am easily distracted with shiny, interesting, technical things. Undirected learning is not a straight-line sort of process.
Learning Game Design: a Blog Series by Sharon Boller
Bottom-Line Performance
In early May we launched our Learning Game Design Blog on the Knowledge Guru website. The blog has become a great source of information for anyone interested in game based learning and gamification—thanks in large part to an incredibly in-depth blog series by Sharon Boller. So if you're interested in games, you should take some time to check out this blog series.
Micro-Learning: Its Role in Formal, Informal and Incidental Learning
ID Reflections
Wikipedia With the rise of social and informal learning, and ubiquitous mobile devices (tablets, phablets, smartphones and everything in between), micro-learning as a concept and practice has taken off. Typically, micro-learning or learning bytes or learning capsules work well as a component of informal learning where the learner pulls what they need to solve an immediate problem. Thus, micro-learning can play a crucial role in both formally designed performance support as well as in informal learning, with the latter focusing on user-generated content. I don't think so.
Reasons teachers don't blog
Learning with e's
I'm a little overwhelmed by the response to my post yesterday entitled Seven reasons teachers should blog which as I write this, is racing toward 2000 views in just 24 hours. It seems that many teachers are interested in blogging (or edublogging), but for various reasons are not yet in there, getting their hands dirty. But I'm concerned about the reasons teachers don't blog.
Our Favorite Game Design Blogs
Upside Learning
The other is to look at other's experiences, and there are many who've documented their game design experiences in various blogs. Philomath Games – A constantly updated blog that includes posts that discuss a variety of game design and development issues. Costik – An old blog that ran out of steam, but still contains fascinating posts on games.