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Brits abroad - Lee Sharpe
Continuing our Brits abroad series in which we speak to players and coaches to get the lowdown on their time overseas, Adam Bate talks to former Manchester United and England winger Lee Sharpe about his spells in Italy and Iceland.
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Lee Sharpe played more than 250 games for Manchester United and won three Premier League titles, all before his 25th birthday. His career then took him to Leeds United before making stop-offs in Serie A with Sampdoria and the Icelandic league with Grindavik. Adam Bate caught up with the former England international to find out more about those adventures abroad.
How did the move from Leeds to Sampdoria come about? It was David Platt who signed you?
Yeah I'd been with Platty at England. He gave me a call and asked how things were going at Leeds. I'd not been playing so I had the chance to go over there.
And it was a good opportunity at that time...
Absolutely. They were a great side and it was a massive opportunity at a massive club. It was just a shame really that it didn't work out.
Did you enjoy the lifestyle in Genoa?
I absolutely loved it. Both the city and the training ground were fantastic. I was in an apartment for a couple of months but unfortunately not many of the players spoke much English. So the language barrier was a bit of a problem.
Why do you think it didn't work out?
I'd had a while out with a cruciate knee injury. I wasn't properly match-fit. So they put me on a training programme and in matches I was getting half an hour here and an hour there. But after four or five weeks Platty ran into difficulty because he didn't have his coaching badges and it all fell away really. He left and Luciano Spalletti came back so I wasn't playing and it became a bit frustrating.
Spalletti had been sacked just before you arrived but returned when Platt was unable to resolve the issues around his coaching permit. Was his return effectively the end for you at Sampdoria?
It was yeah because Spalletti came in and said: 'I don't really know you. I've got my players from when I was here before that I'm going to stick with because I know them.' And that was about it really. I was enjoying it but when you know you're not going to play and you can't speak the language it becomes a bit of a lonely place so I decided to come back.
And Sampdoria were relegated that season despite having the likes of Vincenzo Montella and Ariel Ortega there...
We had some decent players. I think the problem was that because of the Platty situation - we came over together - the supporters thought I was there to replace Ortega. It was totally wrong because we were completely different players playing in different positions. I don't think the situation helped either of us really. It was just a lack of communication.
Four years later you resumed your adventures overseas when you signed for Grindavik in Iceland. What sparked that move?
I was only there for about seven weeks or so. I met someone who asked me to go over and do a talk there. And then they said, 'Would you play?' So I went there for a while and it was alright but Iceland is a funny place to live. It's very small. I just thought I'd go over there for a little while and see what it's like. The people there were great, the crowds were great and I enjoyed it but it just wasn't for me.
How did you find the standard of football?
There are some good players over there and you get one or two coming over to England in the Premier League. It's pretty high tempo and they're all pretty fit. It's a bit like League Two or Conference standard football with a few Premier League and Championship level players thrown in.
They took the football pretty seriously though. They imposed a drink ban didn't they?
They came to me and told me there was a total drinks ban during the season. I thought, 'You can't do that!' I don't mind Premier League rules of 48 hours or 72 hours before a game but if I've got friends coming over to see me...
I'd been professional for 16 or 17 years and I wasn't going to abuse it but I'm not going to play semi-pro and do that. I was training twice a day while everyone else was training once a day so it wasn't as though I wasn't doing my bit. And I didn't go out for the first six weeks I was out there so it wasn't as though I was out there on a jolly.
But you'd recommend the experience of playing abroad?
Without a doubt. I think you need to try everything in life - experience new things then come back and share them. I'd still love to go abroad and have another go at it even after football.
Lee Sharpe was speaking at the launch of The Football Pools 90 Day Community Challenge at Frome Town AFC, who received funding of £50,000 to makeover their club. For more information or if you would like to get involved with the 90 Day Challenge through donating time, funds or materials please email email@example.com. Play The Football Pools at www.footballpools.com.


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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- Bought my Maytag Gemini double oven in 2000. It worked great and I loved it. Then after a year or so The bottom oven would randomly lock. I would trick it to unlock by turning on the self clean for the bottom oven and as I heard it turn the locking mechanism I would cancel the self clean and it would unlock. I had great success playing this game with the oven for probably 5 years. I chose not to get it repaired because I had heard from an appliance repair person that he could replace the panel that would cost $300 but there was absolutely no guarantee that I would not have the exact same problems within a short amount of time.
I appreciated his honesty, played the unlock game until that no longer worked and I just used the small oven which does not heat evenly and what I can bake is pretty limited. I just wanted to say love the double oven idea. It would just be soooooo wonderful to have appliance companies stand behind their products so that I could have enjoyed this oven to its full potential. I am looking to buy a new oven and I have read so many terrible reviews on every brand I am not sure what to buy.
It would be very helpful on appliance reviews they did more than talk about the bells and whistles and spend a little time actually reviewing or rating the appliance by dependability/durability, of the unit and the companies that are pro-active in resolving manufacturing defects.
BENTON HURBOR, MICHIGAN -- I bought a Maytag double gas range Model # MGT8775XBO1 / Serial # D14188976 in January 2013. The first thing I noticed was when I turn on the bottom oven, the top door glass steams up and gets wet. When I called them on this they said it was normal - I don't think it is. After 3 months I went to clean under the knobs and when I tried to pull them off, two of them cracked. Then in July I noticed the bottom door handle getting loose. By Sept. it was almost off so I called Maytag. They sent out a repair man. When he was unscrewing the screws the glass exploded - I couldn't believe it.
When you heat it you have to heat the next temperature up because the temperature is not right. I bought all the cleaning supplies they said would be safe to used to clean the stove and now the paint is coming off. When I called them I asked to have the stove replaced. I don't feel safe with it. They said they can't do that but I say "why not it your product". Its not costing them a thing to replace it. I guess they don't care enough about what their customers say.
VANCOUVER -- Earlier this year, the digital control on my old Maytag oven stopped working. We contacted the manufacturer, now Whirlpool, who arranged for a repairman to come over. "Repairman" is a misnomer. He didn't actually repair anything. He just peeled off the old digital control, slapped on a new one, and charged me $300+.
Three months later, the new digital control on the oven stopped working. Again! I contacted Whirlpool who sent over the same "repairman" who informed me that, unfortunately, the warranty on that new digital display had expired (these things are apparently only good for two months) and Whirlpool wasn't willing to help me out. So, I had the "repairman" "repair" my oven again – peeling off the old digital control and slapping on a new one.
Fast forward a couple of months and THE NEW DIGITAL DISPLAY ON MY MAYTAG OVEN HAS STOPPED WORKING! Frustrated beyond belief, I contact Maytag customer service who, after hearing me out, offered me the following solution to my ongoing oven problems: 15% off a new Whirlpool oven! I kid you not! I informed the customer service representative that I wanted someone to come over and address the problem to which she responded "The warranty has expired on your oven" – so they wouldn't be sending anyone over. Even if I offered to pay for the visit!
She followed up by offering up that rebate because I am apparently part of their ** Over Friends and Family Program, over whatever they call it. I passed on their offer and sent an email outlining my situation to their head office. They ignored me completely, perfectly in keeping with their crappy customer service.
I purchased two of the above Maytag wall ovens a little over five years ago. They are not used daily and are only used together on holidays. Recently within DAYS of each other the control panels on both of them failed. They CANNOT be repaired and replacement parts cost $350 EACH!
These parts were clearly designed to fail so that Maytag could collect additional revenues by selling replacement parts and refusing to provide a repair mechanism. I will never buy another Maytag product nor any oven with a touch pad control for that matter. Interestingly the only ovens built with easy to repair knobs are European.
MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY -- Re: Maytag double gas oven costing $1600+. What a hunk of junk!! I was totally ripped off circa 2 yrs ago. Paint flaked off all over range top. Both door handles broke off at 1 end (repair cost = $200+ each time). Oven windows immediately became so clouded by grease/smoke you could no longer see through. Self-cleaning mechanism was wholly ineffective despite repeated attempts. Top oven soon after purchase ceased to function at all, as did 2 of 4 burners. Gas connection leaked & had to be serviced.
In all, to repair this piece of garbage over & over & over again cost me hundreds of $$ until I finally gave up in disgust & tossed it out. I wanted to sue Maytag for consumer fraud, but had better things to do. If you buy a Maytag oven, you are an idiot!!! Try Kenmore, Jenn-air, &c. - Anything but a Maytag. Good luck!
LORAIN, OHIO -- I have a Maytag electric stove with a ceramic top, I used the self cleaner and now my oven will not heat above 250 degrees. I do not understand why this is happening. I used the oven to make cookies just before cleaning it. The broiler works on hi and low. The self cleaner still works but the oven will not heat up past 250 and that is it. I have tried to unplug it and reset the computer but that is not helping. Could the thermostat not be working? All burners work also. The stove is only 5 years old. Can someone please help me find out why this would be happening, and how can I find someone to repair the oven. Thank you very much for any help anyone has to offer.
EL PASO, TEXAS -- I cannot begin to explain my nightmares with Maytag. They have NO respect for people and do not care for repeat business. My double oven was in the house we purchased 3 yrs ago. It is 5 yrs old they informed me. We were told it was newly installed. I experienced trouble with the unit. Thanksgiving weekend it went out and there is Nobody to answer the phone on the 1-800 number they provide. I did reach someone later and asked for help determining the problem to order parts. We wondered if repairing it was worth our time and expense or if we should replace the unit. I was laughed at by the sales person on the other line.
They are unwilling in any way to offer suggestions on the repair of the unit. The only suggestion I received was to call a Maytag repairman to my house. The cost she stated would be $65 to come to our house and it would be more from there. I suggested it was the control panel as the electrical panel just went dead. The electrician stated the electric to the unit was intact. I did call the Maytag repairman to get the pieces. It was the control panel. The cost to repair was $500 plus. He stated he thought the Maytag company would help me. It seemed too early in the life of the appliance for it to go out. So..on his advise I called. What a mistake.
I called early Friday morning. They stated they would call the repairman and call me right back. I waited all day and did not receive a call back. I called them Monday afternoon. After many prompts, I did get customer service where I once again went through the entire issue. When I told them I had called because my salesperson had told me Maytag actually cares about their reputation and customers and he suggested they might send the parts if I cover the Labor.
The gentleman on the other end laughed at me stating Maytag would never do that and when I purchased the unit I should realize it might only last 5 yrs. Silly me. Seems a unit that costs $1,200-1,500 should last more than 5 yrs. The worst part in the entire deal was the tremendous disrespect I repeatedly received from the Maytag repair service. I would be fired in my profession if I treated people like I had been treated on the phone. I have nothing but respect for the repairman that came to my house... But unless you want to be treated like a dog... Don't call Maytag.
I did ask to talk to a supervisor or someone in management. Funny... they must get a lot of hostile customers because I was unable to. There is no place on the internet to contact the company and you are not allowed to talk to one on the phone. I requested to speak to a supervisor and was denied after a lengthy wait. The "customer service" people did get back on the phone and offer me a 15% discount on a new Maytag.
The replacement cost is $15,000 and they will not stand behind their product. We will have to rebuild our cabinets to replace the unit now. I think we need to look for a company with a better appreciation for their product and customer. My plan to date is to contact every customer service watchdog group and relay the service I received from Maytag.
In November 1996 I purchased a Maytag gas stove from a local appliance store, paying nearly $600.00 for it. Within the first couple of months the two burners on the left-hand side would no longer light. The electric starter would click, but would not light the burners. I called Maytag. Since it was still under warranty they sent a repairman out. He looked at me as if I was crazy, and said that there was nothing wrong with it. No, it wouldn't light for him, but he claimed the hole was clogged. He opened up a paperclip, and shoved it in. Supposedly cleaning out the hole for the spark to be released. After he left, it lit twice for me.
The following day I called Maytag back. They said that it "must be something I'M doing wrong" that is causing it. I told them (sarcastically) that it was a shame that at my age I was too stupid to be able to turn on a knob correctly. He hung up on me. So I continued shoving a paper clip in the hole every time I had to light these two burners. This went on for several months. I had company one night. They all laughed hysterically when they saw how I had to light the burners. So I called Maytag for the third time. They sent another repairman out. I told him not to dare tell me to shove a paperclip in it.
So he adjusted the pipe where the spark is supposed to come out (and cleaned the hole out again with a paperclip). Once again it worked for a few days, maybe a week. However, when the repairman came out for the second time, after the third time I called, I was within a day or so of the warranty running out. By the time I called the forth time, about a week after the third call, the warranty had expired. The customer service representative said that if I wanted someone to come out to fix it now that it would cost $100.00 for him to just walk in the door- not including any parts it might need.
I told him that I had been having trouble with the stove since the day I bought it. He said that there was nothing he could (or would) do because the warranty had expired, and I could either pay for the service call or lump it. I chose the later. Since late in 1997 I have been cooking on the two burners on the right. If I'm desperate, and have to light the other two, I have to turn the starter on until it clicks, and then light it with a match. There is only one problem with this - I am on oxygen 24 hours a day. Every time I have to light it I'm expecting an explosion! Then in 2003 the oven went bad. It wouldn't heat up to the correct temperature.
I called in a local repairman because I knew there was no point calling the Maytag company. When he looked at it he said that it was a wonder that the house hadn't blown up. Whatever this thing was that was broken on it was leaking gas into the house. He fixed it, and the oven has worked until this past week. I had a batch of cookies in the other night. When I looked at them after eight minutes they were still raw. My eight minute cookies ended up taking 23 minutes to bake! I put a thermometer in the oven. It was off by 75 degrees. The following day I called Maytag again. I got nowhere with them.
The customer service representative said, "What do you expect from a 10 year old stove?" He didn't take into consideration that it didn't even work correctly for 10 weeks after purchasing it. Their service call is up to $128.00 now. I'm opting for setting the stove out for the garbage truck, and I'm going out this weekend to buy a General Electric one. Take my advise - if you want a good stove, DON'T purchase a Maytag one! You not only throw your money away on a piece of crap, you also get more grief than you deserve from their company if you call them.
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII -- I baked an apple pie. To keep the oven clean, I put down foil. The smallest piece of apple caused flames and my home to fill with smoke. Then they get you!!! You can't use the oven again until you clean it at 350 degrees for 3 hours. That's frightening, because to clean, it HAS to preheat to 350 degrees again, and I'm afraid that it will start to burn again... and burn my home down.


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Going for Baroque (& Rococo): Ornate Mirrors & Frames
I am always drawn to rooms that manage to embody striking contrasts, particularly those that include pieces from diverging and even incongruent historical styles. In these rooms, ornate and elaborate frames and mirrors bring a playfulness and sense of drama to rooms that are otherwise dominated by contemporary or modern furnishings.
In some cases, this kind of whimsical wall art is just one of many original pieces that together make the rooms dance with eclecticism. Whether considered Baroque or Rococo in style, these frames and mirrors offer a dose of luxury and grandeur. While Rococo or Baroque chairs or sofas may be too over-the-top and dominating, a mirror or frame or other accessory is the perfect vehicle for expressing your more eccentric and dramatic side.
I am hardly an expert at distinguishing baroque and rococo frames but for those who are interested, rococo tends to be more ornate and florid than Baroque, its historical predecessor. Grand and dramatic, the Baroque style was dominant in Europe in the 1600s and early 1700s under the reign of the French king Louis XIV. Baroque furniture and accessories are typically lavish, imposing, symmetrical, and formal. Moving into the 18th century, Baroque designs were gradually replaced by the more lighthearted, intricate and florid designs of the Rococo style, also known as Louis XV style for the monarch who took the throne. More optimistic, lighter and playful, Rococo furniture, frames and mirrors were highly ornate and flamboyant. Shell, plant and floral motifs were common, as were C scrolls and S scrolls.
• 1 House of Bliss. I love everything about this room, from the mix of old and new and the over the top elegance of the mirror paired with the casual informality of the floor pillows. Come to think of it, I love everything about this blog!
• 2 Everything LEB.
• 3 House of Bliss.
• 4 House of Bliss.
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• 11 inspiration: Unique Collection Displays
• 12 Flickr Finds: Unique Mirrors Add Architectural Interest
• 13 Mirror, Mirror on the…Mirror: The Art of Layering Mirrors. Here mirrors are layered upon each other for a dramatic and luxurious effect.
• 14 House Tour: Darrell's Quaker Quest.
• 15 Windlost.
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Once again, the daily comics paint a bleak picture as to what it means to be gendered. (Until we fix our formatting, click on any comic to enlarge.)
How Men Interact with Each Other: No Empathy Allowed
Funny, because this describes exactly how I interact with my male friends! First of all, I only do so while drinking. Secondly, I only inquire as to how they are doing if it doesn't involve me directly. Thirdly, we never empathize with each other. That would be girly. Or gay. Or both.
Men let their significant others be burned alive because they like to watch boobies:
I have to admit that F-Minus is still one of my favorite comic strips. Tony Carrillo often has stuff in his strips that subtly defy gender norms, actually. But this one irks me, in part because of the violence-by-neglect involved. It still would have been "funny" if, say, the house was just burning down around him, but instead his wife is burning to death. Which doesn't make it funnier, to me. (To be fair, I'm being heterosexist here: The guy could be bi and his 'hon' might be a guy. Still, his SO is, as I mentioned, burning to death.)
Men Can't Do Chores, and Women Are Really Good About Nagging Them About It:
So good at it, in fact, that they can teach men a class on it! ha! Take that, nagging wives and girlfriends! And take that, erm, men who don't load the dishwasher!
Of course, there are problems regarding how men do and don't share household chores, so there is a way in which this is both funny and true. Still, both men and women seem to be mocked here, or at least the traditional stereotypes of 'em. Also, apparently, to properly load the dishwasher you have to do it like you're doing yoga.
Women Only Want Strong, Burly Men:
My namesake, Jeff, is mistaken on at least two counts: One, that drinking a healthy drink will make him tall and strong and, two, that all women only want men who are tall and strong.
On a slightly more serious note, it is interesting what happens to one when one realizes that there are people who find one's current body type hawt. You go through life thinking you have to measure up to some set of standards, and then somebody comes along as chastises you for wanting to get rid of your belly, because that's what they like (in part) about you. It's disorienting.


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East Jerusalem Schools: Failing GradeWritten by Stephen Lendman Subject: Israel - Palestine
by Stephen Lendman
In August, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) released a report titled "Failed Grade: East Jerusalem's Failing Educational System." It's grim reading. It shows how Palestinian children are marginalized and deprived.
For tens of thousands of E. Jerusalem children, school began in late August. Inadequate educational services are provided. It's underfunded and substandard. Kids deserving better don't get it.
Unsuitable classrooms are provided. Some are in residential buildings. Thousands don't get the chance for school at all. Around 40% of others end up dropping out before graduating.
Education is supposed to be free. Many families have to pay tuition to unofficial learning institutions. Most can't afford it but do it anyway. Nearly 80% of the population is impoverished.
Intolerant conditions persisted for years. In 2012, the Jerusalem Educational Administration (MANHI) lists 88,845 E. Jerusalem children aged 6 - 18.
According to Jerusalem Municipality population registry figures, the city has 106,534 between those ages. Far reaching consequences result. Classroom capacity and new construction plans can't accommodate everyone needing education.
Conditions are contrary to Supreme Court directives. Numerous times over the past decade, the Ministry of Education and Jerusalem Municipality were ordered to provide free education for every Palestinian child.
They're permanent State of Israel residents. Israeli and international law mandate their right to free education. Thousands don't get it. City and education ministry officials know it. They promised to address discrepancies. Follow through wasn't forthcoming. It's not happening now.
At the same time, policy initiatives exacerbate the problem. East Jerusalem land is stolen. Residents are displaced. Settlement development is prioritized. Palestinians end up denied. Over a thousand needed classrooms aren't available. Construction plans are woefully inadequate.
Shortages are more severe considering the disparity between Municipality and education ministry population figures. Its size dictates resources allocated to accommodate it. As a result, thousands of kids are left out and cheated.
According to one assessment, 2,827 children from grades one through 12 don't attend school. It's based on MANHI figures. Municipality figures show over 20,000 school aged kids are denied. If five year olds are included, "numbers soar even higher."
Some families send their children to West Bank schools. They have no other choice. Data discrepancies leave many questions unanswered. More troubling is that authorities have no answers.
According to a 2009 state comptroller's report, over 1,000 needed classrooms aren't available. As of summer 2012, requirements exceed 1,100.
Over the past 12 years, hundreds of parents and concerned NGOs petitioned Israel's High Court for redress. They demand authorities honor the Compulsory Education Law. It mandates free education.
In 2001, the Court recognized that proper implementation of this law in E. Jerusalem has been obstructed by years of neglect. It ruled action be taken to construct enough classroom space. Follow through never happened. Petitioners again complained.
In February 2011, the High Court accepted ACRI's appeal. It demanded that the Jerusalem Municipality and Ministry of Education allow every child the right to register at an official school in his or her residential area.
Alternatively, they're to be given tuition reimbursement for a recognized unofficial school to attend. Justice Ayala Procaccia at the time said:
"The infringement on equality in education in East Jerusalem is not the fate of few. It is widespread and includes a significant portion of an entire population that is not accorded its rights by law and by virtue of Israeli constitutional values."
"The rate of action and the resources delegated to this cause indicate that in the coming years, chances are this difficult and complex issue will find only a partial solution."
The Court directed the State to create proper infrastructure within five years. All eligible students must be accommodated. Otherwise, the State would be liable for financial reimbursement. Judge Procaccia added:
The "creation of a special team of experts within the relevant authority to outline a program, set a timeframe and supervise its execution to ensure an appropriate response is given to the task of developing the official educational system in East Jerusalem to suit the needs of its residents in accordance with the operative directive inherent in this appeal."
In February 2012, the Jerusalem Municipality told ACRI that it established a general education forum. As a result, there's no need for a special team following the ruling.
Subsequent appeals for proper implementation of mandated policy brought little redress. A growing educational deficiency deepens.
From 2001 - 2012, only 314 additional E. Jerusalem classrooms were built. Only 33 were added during the most recent (2011 - 2012) school year.
Presently, 91 classrooms are under construction. Only six were completed for the beginning of the current school year. From now through around June 2013, another 37 are expected to be ready.
An additional 257 classrooms are in different planning stages: 51 preparing for construction; 122 being planned; and 84 awaiting land expropriation.
When completed, E. Jerusalem will have 348 more classrooms. If population figures don't increase, the shortfall will still exceed 750. Numerous neighborhoods are entirely left out. No plans loom to help them.
Overall, E. Jerusalem's education system is "substandard and overcrowded." Too few teachers and classrooms serve too many students. Thousands get left out because there's no space for them.
One school in A-Thori reflects conditions throughout E. Jerusalem. It's a boy's school. It's in an old residential building. It's substandard. Safety and hygiene conditions aren't addressed.
It was built to accommodate 300 students. Around 500 are crammed in. School density is "unbearable." Some classes are held on balconies.
Everything about this school is improper. It's not a proper learning environment. There's no heat in winter or air conditioning in summer. Too few toilets exist. There's no computer lab or parking for visitors.
Neighborhood residents complained. No one listened. Conditions remain unconducive to learning and in some respects unsafe.
Acute shortages exist for pre-schoolers. Needed kindergarten space is lacking. Many parents wanting their children to attend have nowhere to send them.
Pre-school importance is acknowledged. Lacking it constitutes a serious deficiency.
Instead of schools, Israel prioritizes settlement expansions, Jews-only commercial development, and other construction excluding Arabs. Racism and discrimination are institutionalized. Everyone not Jewish is marginalized. They're also persecuted.
For Palestinian parents wanting good schools for their children, many are entirely deprived. Thousands have nowhere to go, and no one to turn to for help.
ACRI worked jointly with Ir Amim. It's a progressive NGO. It focuses on Palestinian issues. Together they reported on E. Jerusalem's dire state. ACRI published the report.
Ir Amim's Director of Policy and Advocacy, Oshrat Maimon, said:
"The right to education is more than a budget line or a resource handed down by the Municipality. It is a right that constitutes the very basis of a community and the future of its children."
"The authorities have deserted the right to education of tens of thousand of students in East Jerusalem, advancing a policy whereby one community is promoted at the expense of another community."
ACRI's Nisreen Alyan added:
"The Jerusalem Municipality and the Education Ministry must urgently enhance their investment in education in East Jerusalem."
"The High Court has given them five years to bridge the gap in classrooms and if this is not done, the authorities will be obliged to pay tuition instead of the parents."
"A third of the timeframe provided by the court has passed, and at this rate we will be obliged to go back to the courts."
A Final Comment
Deficiencies can be rectified. At issue is doing it. Promises made are broken. Palestinian children are hugely deprived.
They need hundreds of unavailable classrooms, more teachers, educational materials, and a proper learning environment. What's in place is woefully inadequate, substandard, and in some cases unsafe.
Israeli authorities largely ignore Palestinian needs. They prioritize stealing their land for Jewish development. They're dispossessed and displaced in large numbers.
Education is a fundamental right. It's a societal bedrock. The futures of Palestinian children depend on it. It's much more than about classroom space. It's about teaching, learning, achievement, and preparation for later in life.
Longstanding Israeli policies trample on basic Palestinian rights. Substandard education deprives one generation after another. Responsible officials don't care. Their attitude reflects neglect and indifference.
Jerusalem's mayor, Municipality, and Ministry of Education bear full responsibility "to ensure an appropriate education for" East Jerusalem's children. Their report card gives them a "Failed Grade."
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at email@example.com.
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Bailey Beats Buzzer: Wabash 10-0by Jim Amidon and Brent Harris • December 11, 2010 Share:
Junior forward Derek Bailey drained a 22-foot three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Little Giants to a 62-60 win at Kenyon. The victory improves Wabash to 10-0 on the season and 3-0 in North Coast Athletic Conference play.
Bailey's only three-point shot of the game could not have been bigger. Wabash held a two-point lead with seven seconds left, but Kenyon nailed a three-pointer for what appeared to be the winning shot.
With 2.5 seconds to play, the Little Giants got the ball to half court and called time out. Junior A.J. Sutherlin threw the inbound pass to Bailey with one tick left, and the Bloomington native swished the shot to propel Wabash to its best start in nearly 100 years.
Bailey had to overcome a first half injury to provide the heroics for Wabash. Bailey was knocked to the floor on the final play of the first half trying to draw a foul as the Lords raced downcourt to score a layup before the horn sounded. Bailey lay on the court for the first few minutes of halftime before eventually getting to his feet to join his team mates in the locker room.
The Little Giants won despite a slow start, failing to score from the field for the first 7:30 of the contest. Wabash's defense kept the team in game. Wabash shot poorly in the game — hitting just 21-of-54 shots, but stayed close by committing just 11 turnovers. The Little Giants also held Kenyon's leading scorer, Kodey Haddox, to five points. He entered the game averaging more than 18 points a contest.
Kenyon is the first team this year to score 60 points against the Little Giants.
Watch Bailey's game-winning three-point shot.
Wabash trailed by as many as six points, but rallied to trail 30-27 at the break. Aaron Zinnerman started the second half with two baskets and an assist on a Nick Curosh layup that erased the Kenyon lead and put the Little Giants up by one.
Bailey's free throw with 2:35 put Wabash up five, but Evan McCulley — who dominated inside play for the Lords—- connected on two free throws. Another free throw by Marcus Healey cut the score to 59-57 in favor of Wabash with one minute left to play. The Little Giants missed the front end of a one-and-one free throw attempt in the closing seconds, setting up the final mad scramble.
After series of timeouts by both teams with seven seconds left, Healey nailed a trey from the top of the key to put Kenyon up by one. Bailey answered with the game-winning shot from the same spot at the opposite end of the floor to give Wabash the win.
Wes Smith led the Little Giants with 17 points, while Bailey had eight points and six rebounds. Ben Burkett and Zinnerman each had seven points in the balanced attack, while Sutherlin drilled two three-pointers to finish with six. Brian Shelbourne had a packed stat line: four points, six rebounds, four steals, three assists, and a blocked shot in 25 minutes.
McCulley and Healey each finished with 16 points to lead Kenyon (5-5, 1-2 NCAC) in scoring.
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LONDON (MarketWatch) — U.K.'s benchmark stock index ended marginally higher on Friday, as stronger-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data sent banking shares higher, offsetting weak U.K. retail sales.
The FTSE 100 index UKX, +0.03% closed up 0.9 point to 6,328.26 and ended 1% higher on the week.
Shares of precious-metals miners were among the biggest decliners, after a round of ratings downgrades by Citigroup. Shares of Randgold Resources Ltd. UK:RRS dropped 3.8% and Fresnillo PLC FRES, +0.92% dropped 6.3% as ratings on both U.K. miners were slashed to sell from neutral, while Petropavlovsk PLC POG, -2.61% fell 4.8% as it was cut to neutral from buy.
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Justice Department Asking Questions About Apple Trying To Block Labels From Offering Deals To Amazon
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So it should come as little surprise at all to find out, indeed, that the Justice Department is now looking into this. Of course, it's early, and nothing may come of it, but you would still think that Apple would be a bit more careful than blatantly telling partners not to work with a competitor. Or does Steve Jobs hope that his powers of persuasion will wow over the Feds as well?


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Historic: West Point Hosts Wedding Between Two Men For The First Time
Another gleaming sign of just how far we've come in the past five years took place at West Point Academy, where its chapel hosted, for the first time ever, the wedding of a gay couple.
Two West Point graduates were married Saturday in the military academy's first wedding between two men.
Larry Choate III, class of 2009, married Daniel Lennox, class of 2007, before about 20 guests.
Choate, 27, taught Sunday school at the U.S. Military Academy's Cadet Chapel and said he always thought of it as the place he would get married if he could.
Choate and Lennox are out of the military and wore tuxedoes for the ceremony. Some of their guests were in uniform.
"It's maybe one more barrier that's pushed over a little bit, or maybe one more glass ceiling that's shattered that makes it easier for the next couple," Choate said Friday.
The first time the military academy hosted the wedding of a same-sex couple occurred in 2012, however, when two women tied the knot a year after marriage equality became law in New York state.
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DOJ Finally Realizing That It Has Absolutely No Case Against Julian Assange
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Three more years have passed since then and the DOJ seems to finally be coming to terms with the fact that Assange didn't break the law and there's nothing they can charge him with, even under their ridiculously broad interpretations of the Espionage Act. It seems that the DOJ has finally realized what many of us said from the very beginning: if you charge Assange, by default, you're saying that journalists can be charged with reporting on leaked documents:
"The problem the department has always had in investigating Julian Assange is there is no way to prosecute him for publishing information without the same theory being applied to journalists," said former Justice Department spokesman Matthew Miller. "And if you are not going to prosecute journalists for publishing classified information, which the department is not, then there is no way to prosecute Assange."Still, somewhere in the range of four years has been totally wasted on this effort, which was defined by its singular mission to get Assange at all costs. I'm almost surprised that enough people within the DOJ have realized that "NY Times problem," because we've seen more than a few defenders of the surveillance state twist themselves into all sorts of contortions to pretend that Wikileaks is different from the NY Times in a way that makes one operation journalistic and the other, not. So, while I'm disappointed that a ton of taxpayer money must have been spent on this years-long wild goose chase, I'm at least happy that they didn't feel the need to bring charges just to "show something."
Justice officials said they looked hard at Assange but realized that they have what they described as a "New York Times problem." If the Justice Department indicted Assange, it would also have to prosecute the New York Times and other news organizations and writers who published classified material, including The Washington Post and Britain's Guardian, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Of course, nothing official has been stated -- and the DOJ might never actually make any public statement on this. The folks associated with Wikileaks are (understandably) skeptical about whether or not the US is really dropping the issue, and say that they won't trust the US government until an official statement is made (even then, I imagine they'd be fairly cautious). So, you can take some of this with whatever sized grain of salt you prefer. However, at least for now, it appears that the US will avoid trying to put on a show trial of Assange.


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Canucks call on Roberto Luongo, university netminder as backup for Flames game
Cory Schneider ruled out of game with illness, so team signs Dustin Butler to be on standby
University of Calgary Dinos goalie Dustin Butler (left) gets the thrill of hockey life Wednesday night when he serves as backup to Roberto Luongo for the Vancouver Canucks in their NHL game against the host Calgary Flames. Regular Canucks netminder Cory Schneider is sidelined with illness.
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CALGARY — The Vancouver Canucks begin a five-game road trip tonight that should go a long way toward determining whether they can clinch their fifth straight Northwest Division title.
And they will start the trip with Roberto Luongo in goal.
Luongo was named the surprise starter late this afternoon when Cory Schneider was deemed too ill to play.
With Schneider sick after starting the team's last 11 games, the Canucks have signed University of Calgary goaltender Dustin Butler to back up Luongo.
The Canucks (@vanCanucks) announced the call-up via Twitter and urged fans to not "push the panic button. Schneider has the flu."
Butler just finished his fifth year tending goal for the Calgary Dinos where he sported a 2.44 goals against average and .903 save percentage in 17 games this season. He sported a winning record of 9-7.
Prior to attending to the U of C, Butler spent five seasons in the Western Hockey League where he suited up for the Portland Winterhawks, Kamloops Blazers and Prince Albert Raiders.
The Canucks last employed a CIS goaltender in 2003 when Chris Levesque was summoned from the UBC Thunderbirds to back up Johan Hedberg after regular starter Dan Cloutier injured his groin.
In 2011, the San Jose Sharks signed UBC goalie Jordan White as an emergency backup at Rogers Arena.
Neither Levesque nor White saw any action.
Thanks to a favour from the Chicago Blackhawks of all people, the Canucks enter tonight's game against the Calgary Flames with a four-point lead over the Minnesota Wild. Chicago beat the Wild 1-0 in St. Paul on Tuesday night. Both the Wild and Canucks have nine games remaining.
"A couple of us went for dinner last night and were watching the game," winger Dale Weise said today. "I never thought I'd be cheering for the Chicago Blackhawks, but they pulled it off and good for them."
Four of the five games the Canucks play on this trip are against teams currently under the Western Conference playoff bar. They know a good road trip would go a long way toward wrapping up the division title.
"I think this will set us up down the stretch, for sure," Weise said. "We are worried about about finding our game right now. We're scoreboard-watching a little bit, but we are more focused on finding out what kind of team we have down the stretch and playing the game that we know we can."
The Flames, of course, have no chance of making the playoffs and with the trade of Jarome Iginla signalled that they are finally entering rebuild mode.
But Calgary has not rolled over. The Flames beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in Denver on Monday night and this past Saturday night were much better than the score indicated in a 5-2 loss to the Canucks at Rogers Arena.
The Flames outshot the Canucks 38-22 in that game and Vancouver had to lean heavily on Schneider to get the win.
"I liked our start, I liked the way we played the full 60 minutes," Calgary coach Bob Hartley said of his team's effort that night. "The Canucks made us pay for a few mistakes, but at the same time we were ready to go, we competed hard and if it wouldn't have been for Schneider we could have left Vancouver with two points."
Weise said the Canucks learned a lesson Saturday night and promised the Flames will have their full attention tonight.
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The Canucks will play tonight without a couple of key regulars. Winger Chris Higgins is out with a knee injury, while defenceman Chris Tanev has missed the past two games with an apparent foot or ankle injury. Both players are out indefinitely.
Weise will fill Higgins' spot on a line with Derek Roy and Jannik Hansen.
"This is a big opportunity for me," Weise said. "Obviously, it sucks to lose a guy like Higgins. He is playing so well and is such a big part of our team, penalty-kill wise and five-on-five. He creates a lot.
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The Canucks had a highly optional morning skate at the Scotiabank Saddledome this morning. Tom Sestito, Andrew Alberts, Cam Barker, Steve Pinizzotto and Roberto Luongo were the only Canucks to skate.
Flames: Mike Cammalleri is tied for the team lead with 27 points, but is also a club-worst minus 15 this season.
Canucks: Goalie Roberto Luongo hasn't started a game since March 18, when the Canucks dropped a 3-1 home-ice decision to the Minnesota Wild.
The Flames are missing C Matt Stajan (upper body), C Paul Byron (hand), LW Jiri Hudler (upper body) and RW Brian McGrattan (shoulder)
The Canucks are without wingers Chris Higgins (knee) and David Booth (ankle) and D Chris Tanev (foot).
ICE CHIPS: The Flames recalled Blair Jones from Abbotsford to fill in for the injured Matt Stajan … Miikka Kiprusoff will start in goal for Calgary … This is the fifth and final meeting of the season between the Canucks and Flames. Vancouver has won three of the four previous meetings … The Canucks will travel Thursday to Denver, where they will practise on Friday and meet the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon..


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"If history is a good guide, it is likely that wives' share of total family earnings will not return to prerecession levels, but rather, the Great Recession will serve to propel wives' contributions higher. It is likely that wives will remain in the labor force even after their husbands return to work, as many families have lost ground due to diminished savings, housing values, and retirement accounts. Thus, it is critical to pay attention to the implications of wives as breadwinners for families and the workplace," said Kristin Smith, family demographer with the Carsey Institute and research assistant professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire.
Smith's new research is presented in the Carsey Institute brief "Recessions Accelerate Trend of Wives as Breadwinners."
From 2008 to 2009, employed wives' contribution to total family earnings jumped from 45 percent to 47 percent — the largest single-year increase during the past 23 years — where it held steady in 2010 and 2011, Smith said.
"The massive job losses during the 18 months of the Great Recession, primarily in male-dominated industries such as manufacturing and construction, coupled with sluggish job growth during the recovery, have left many families with lower earnings and have placed an unprecedented importance on wives' earnings to keep families afloat. The Great Recession, in particular, substantially accelerated the trend of an increased reliance on employed wives' earnings," Smith said.
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According to Smith, working families were already under stress before the recession from increased time spent working, inflexible workplaces that have not kept pace with changing families, and the lack of policy supports.
"Policies to support working families, such as paid sick leave and paid family medical leave, affordable quality child care, livable wages, and measures that increase workplace flexibility, could help reduce the work and family conflict that many men and women experience. In addition, there is an obvious need for continued job creation, continued support for long-term unemployment, and expanded public assistance and food stamps to help families during this economic recovery," she said.
The complete Carsey Institute report about this research is available at http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publication/recessions-accelerate-trend-wives-breadwinners.
This analysis is based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS) March Supplements and Annual Social and Economic Supplements Integrated Public Use Microdata Series files compiled by the Minnesota Population Center from 1989 to 2012.
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Much has been made in the last decade of how this generation lacks the focus and work ethic of generations past. And, to that end, studies have been done to offer some tangible proof as to these widely accepted assertions. There was a great article in the New York Times about a year ago (I love the NYT and will reference it constantly), by Matt Richtel, titled "Growing up Digital, Wired for Distraction", which did an excellent job of capturing our generation's mentality. It discussed how cutting edge technology and social media not only offered more distractions for young people; its steady use has succeeded in shifting their focus habits.
Researchers fear that because technology and social media offer constant, steady stimulus, developing brains will eventually become habituated to constantly switching tasks and, unfortunately, be less able to sustain attention. They theorize that this will lead to an entire generation of kids "whose brains are going to be wired differently."
So how does all of this relate to tailgating? Well, the same criticisms and observations of children and their inability to focus on a single task carries over to the tailgating experience as well. To wit, none of my early tailgating experiences with my dad (in the mid 90's) involved electronics of any kind. If we were lucky, someone would bring along a radio so that people who were tailgating could listen to whatever game happened to be on. Otherwise it was just you and whomever you came with sitting and talking for 5 hours. Fast-forward a decade and a half later where conversations rarely last longer than ten minutes and people are constantly fiddling with their phones. Whenever there is even an instant of conversational downtime, people instinctively move to text, or browse the web, or write an email, or scroll absentmindedly. As a result, much of the interpersonal engagement that made tailgating so magical has been lost.
So what's the solution? First, an anecdote: A little over a month ago, I got into a mini debate (on Facebook no less) about what exactly "tailgating" should consist of. I originally posted a thought that I felt tailgating close to a stadium in someone's garage was my idea of "perfect tailgating." Why? Because in the garage we have a big screen TV, a grill, shade, didn't have to worry about parking and, perhaps most importantly, good clean bathrooms to use (rather than the explosion of filth that is a stadium port-a-potty.) We'd still go to the game of course, but we'd get dropped off right outside the stadium and picked up there as well. It was more comfortable and it was more efficient (and, coincidentally, supported by Matt Whitener in his article on Tailgate Fan titled "Home-gate", where he discussed his theories on how to turn your home-entertainment system into a fun tailgating experience.) Seems like a no brainer right? Well, as it turned out, not as much as I thought. There are traditionalists (including more than a few of my closest friends,) who get incredibly, and immediately offended at the mere suggestion that tailgating could be done anywhere other than in a parking lot. They argued that tailgating, by definition, is about the atmosphere, about sitting on or around the back of a car, and about eating in the stadium parking lot surrounded by thousands of people who are doing exactly the same thing.
What I'd argue – what the traditionalists are overlooking is that now, with the advent of social media and smartphone technology, their hallowed conception of tailgating has already evolved past the point of no return. Short of collecting, and holding, every cell phone before the tailgate, there is no way to return to the same raw, fan-filled atmosphere of emotion that existed before. Like the iconic image of a family at a dinner table where both kids are texting and looking disinterested while their parents try to engage them in conversation, tailgating too has apparently succumbed to the swarm of social media. Indeed, one no longer even needs to be present at a tailgate to get a feel for the experience. For example, once I arrive, I can check in on Foursquare, Tweet the coordinates of my location, Tweet when I take my first drink, and Instagram a picture of both our grill as we cook as well as the finished food. Finally, if I get bored, I can log onto Facebook to see how everyone else not currently at the tailgate is doing. The sad part? Anyone sitting at home on their computer could have access to the exact same data. So, even if they never leave their house, they could still recall in vivid detail, the events of a tailgate they never attended. And, recently, more and more people have begun to do this. Tailgating traditionalists are always going to tailgate. It's in their blood. But for the casual fan? Why go down to the stadium when you could, for example, stay in the aforementioned garage with the big TV? Or, better yet, in a man-cave with air conditioning and a fully stocked refrigerator? Tailgating has progressed (or regressed) to the point where it seems that there are only two options left. To continue on in denial that tailgates are the same as they've always been, or, to try to adapt and recapture some of the old magic that made it so special.
How people would continue in denial is obvious. Just keep plodding along and act as though everything is okay. But how to change? That takes a bit more ingenuity and open-mindedness. My suggestion? Mobile tailgate applications. Why? Because if people are going to be on their phones anyway, it's the perfect way to reach them and incentivize attendance, as opposed to apathy. Indeed, steps in this direction have already been taken, as one need look no further then this very site to find a solution! Tailgate Fan.com has built out a great app for iPhone and Android users (sorry Blackberry) to help make the tailgating process both easier and more social. The app integrates location-based software into a great content management system that allows you to plan a tailgate, invite your friends, delegate food assignments, view other tailgates near you and, most importantly, post on a wall about why your tailgate is better than all the rest. So, not only does this make the organization process easier, it works with our dependency on our cell phones by turning the art of tailgating into a competition.
Towards the end of Richtel's article, he discusses Woodside High School in Silicon Valley and how its principal, David Reilly, is determined to work with technology rather than against it. He tasked his teachers with building web sites to help engage the students, re-tooled his music classes to integrate digital recording devices, and planned to use iPad's to teach Mandarin. Unfortunately, while his strategy is admirable, it is far from being universally accepted. Some teachers feared that his eagerness to embrace technology would succeed only in accelerating the decline of their students' individual focus. One teacher who remained in particularly staunch opposition to Reilly's tactics, noted that "you can't become a good writer by watching YouTube, texting and e-mailing a bunch of abbreviations." This same logic can be applied to the rationale of those who remain against integrating social media with tailgates. If you need a phone app to tell you that you're having a good time then, well, that sort of speaks for itself. However, the reality for those against change is that they may not have any choice. People are so tied to their phones that social media integration is likely to be in the inevitable, and probably quite near, future of tailgating (I've already downloaded and used the Tailgate Fan app to plan my last tailgate. Yes I'm drinking the kool-aid and no, I'm not ashamed to admit it!)
Harrison Goo is a contributor to CBS Local and the founder of the blog Sportsgooru.com. To contact him, email him at email@example.com follow him on twitter at @sportsgooru.
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There are 5 elements in the world of Ninja Saga. Ninja with different elements will have different stats and Jutsu. The NeOCharles in the official forum made a guide to help people choose their base element. And at the end of this guide, he recommended Fire or Earth as the best base build.
Ninja Saga is a casual ninja-themed web RPG in Japanese anime style. Train intensively and increase your skills to challenge and conquer enemies and monsters in different villages. Gain the experience, sharpen your techniques and challenge your friends in battles. Ninja saga have aplication at facebook, orkut and myspace
this will be the stats when you became lvl 20 IF you go to a pure build well lets start:
WIND= 8% dodge rate, 20 agi which in other word you will always get the 1st strike thats all ^^ + 20% increased wind
FIRE= 8% increased damage to all ninjutsus, 8% chance for 30% damage increase, 20% increased fire jutsu
EARTH= +240hp, 8% chance to reflect 30% of damage and 20% on earth jutsu
LIGHTNING= 8% chance to crit, 16% chance to increase crit damage, and lightning 20% dmage
WATER= 8% chance to remove negative buffs, 240 chakra and water 20% damage
now for Jutsu damage ranked from 1st to last== FIRE,LIGHTNING,EARTH,WIND,WATER
now based from the above info i believe earth and fire are way too powerful elements as of now….especially if u combine them = IMBA since fire === high jutsu damage earth imba tank with the chance for a reflect damage and of all of it earth has the 2 turn stun for the grip
Advice for builds
always have fire or earth as base build
never choose wind or water as second nor base element
thunder or fire and earth are the best to combo with
fire and earth best build very high damage with perma stun
You can play this game at Application of facebook. For more information please visit at forum of ninja saga.


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Farmingdale, 5
Mount Saint Mary, 0
Newburgh, NY - Freshman midfielder Amanda Biondi (West Islip, NY/West Islip) scored two goals in a 5-0 victory to lead Farmingdale (5-5-2, 1-2) over Mount Saint Mary (5-7, 1-2) in a Skyline Conference women's soccer game in Newburgh, NY. Biondi scored the Rams third goal of the day, as she knocked a shot off of a defender and into the goal. Her second tally came in the second half, when she beat two defenders and lofted one over the keeper. The Rams scored four goals in the first half and dominated with a 32-12 shot advantage.
Freshman forward Renee Schondebare (Selden, NY/Newfield) notched the game-winner for Farmingdale just 1:07 into the game after stealing the ball from a defender and beating the goalie for the quick lead. Sophomore forward Jean Essig (West Babylon, NY/West Babylon) added the Rams second of the day in a scramble in front of the goal at the 21-minute mark. Freshman forward Janelle Reif (New Hyde Park, NY/Herricks) scored her first goal of the year just before halftime, assisted by Christina Gagliardo (Dix Hills, NY/Holy Trinity).
Freshman goalkeeper Kimberly Sontag (Lynbrook, NY/Lynbrook) made five saves for Farmingdale, while Mount Saint Mary goalkeeper Jessica Thibault made 15 saves in defeat.
The Rams face Manhattanville in Purchase, NY for a conference game at 3:30pm.


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I own a laptop and I'm going to be taking it with me on vacation in a couple weeks. I'm traveling on an airplane and I was just wondering if you knew of any laptop travel tips.
What an interesting question! Over the course of the summer, I'm sure many of you have traveled to your destinations via airplane. Am I right? I know I did, because some places are just too far to drive to, aren't they? Maybe some of you are still awaiting your vacation and will be going in the next few weeks or so. When you do, will you take your laptop with you or will you leave it at home because you're just not sure how things would go with it at the airport? Well, if you're worried about that, don't be! Traveling on a plane with your laptop isn't as scary as you may think! Follow the following tips to ensure laptop safety while you're in the air!
1.) Should you carry your laptop or pack it with your other belongings? This one is simple. You should always keep your laptop with you at all times. It will definitely be one of your carry-on pieces, so always plan for that. You don't want to leave your laptop in the hands of baggage claim, because you never know what could happen to it. (Your clothes just aren't as important as your laptop, are they?! 🙂 Also, while you're on the plane, don't store your laptop in the overhead stow away area. Always keep it with you on your lap or by your feet. It's the best way to make sure it stays safe during the flight.
2.) How will security check-in go? I know you may be worried about going through security at the airport. When going through the line, you may be required to take your laptop out of its carrying case. You may also be asked to turn it on to allow security to ensure that it is an actual working computer and nothing else. You may want to go ahead and have it turned on while you're waiting in line as to save you some time. The security officials will do some "hand checking" and that will be that.
3.) What about the x-ray part of security? It may be a common perception that laptops shouldn't go through the x-ray equipment, but it all truth, it will not harm your laptop. The magnetic field it uses is not strong enough to damage your hard drive or any of your stored data. Do keep in mind that metal detectors can cause some problems with laptops, so make sure you kindly ask the security officials to hand check your computer instead of sending it through the detector.
4.) I'm going out of the country, do I need to do anything special? If you're leaving the country on your trip, you can definitely still take your laptop with you, but you need to make sure to keep any documents you are given during customs and any original receipts. All of this is just common safety so the airline knows you came back with the exact same laptop that you left the country with. If you can't provide proof of ownership, you may run into some problems.
5.) What should I do with the laptop while waiting for my flight to leave? While sitting in the waiting area, you should try to distance yourself and give yourself a little privacy, especially if you're going to use your laptop while you're waiting. If you're going to leave it in its carrying case, it's not as big of a deal, but always be cautious of the people around you. You don't want anyone looking over your shoulder while you use it or asking you questions about it. You can never be too careful with a precious piece of equipment such as a laptop.
6.) Another common knowledge tip is to never let the laptop out of your sight. Even if you leave it for just a second, it could be gone by the time you turn back around. If you're with someone you know and trust, you can obviously leave the laptop with them, but otherwise, keep it with you all the time. Also, if you're asked to set the laptop down for any reason during the security check-in, keep your eye on it at all times, just to be safe.
7.) Have there been any reports of laptop theft in airports? There haven't really been any reported incidents like this, but you never know what could happen. It's a good idea to keep this type of thing in mind, because a scam could always occur. Just be cautious.
8.) One last thing that you should practice when traveling with your laptop is to keep your carrying case locked. If you're able to lock up the case, do so. This prevents anyone from getting into the case if you happen to not be looking. If you keep the case by your feet, someone could easily access it from below, so always keep an eye open for that as well.
I know that some of these tips may sound a little scary and they may make you wary of taking your laptop with you on trips, but it's really not so bad. If you are cautious of your laptop at all times and you keep it safe under your own standards, you will have no problems. You will return home with the same great laptop you left with!
Have a great trip!
~ Erin


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Orange salutes pub game with PAYG promo
Ten pence top up launched
It's all about change at UK telco Orange, which has launched a scheme to allow its Pay As You Go users top-ups from as little as ten pence a throw.
Tiny Top Ups means PAYG customers can walk into any Orange store, as well as any shop that displays the Payzone sign, with a handful of pennies and boost their credit. A 10p top-up is sufficient for a text message, while a 20p boost is enough for a call.
To celebrate the launch, Orange has taken inspiration from the classic pub contest, with a "guess the number of 10p coins in the tube" competition. Follow @ConorfromOrange on Twitter and submit your guess. Get it right and you may win the contents.
Conor from Orange is 5ft 11 if that helps..
And, by the way, these Tiny Top Ups will be doubled during March for some reason. Perhaps Orange reckon we'll be feeling the VAT-rise pinch more than ever by then. ®


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During a special meeting last Tuesday, Mexico Beach Mayor Al Cathey expressed a desire to terminate new City Clerk Sharon McGhee after just two weeks on the job.
During a special meeting last Tuesday, Mexico Beach Mayor Al Cathey expressed a desire to terminate new City Clerk Sharon McGhee after just two weeks on the job.
�The learning curve was bigger than I anticipated,� said Cathey, who voted against hiring McGhee during the council�s official meeting in June. �I recommend not to continue her employment.�
Former city clerk Debbie McLeod, who resigned in April, had been in the position for seven years before resigning abruptly. She was hired part-time to handle specific duties throughout the transition. Once she found full-time employment the race was on to find a new clerk.
The mayor said that he had taken another look at McGhee�s resume and contacted a former employer in Wewahitchka who hadn�t said positive things about clerk.
�I have 40 years of experience dealing with people. I won�t discard my instincts,� said Cathey. �I don�t think we made the right choice.�
After Cathey had shared his thoughts, Councilwoman Tanya Castro offered her own.
�We interviewed and explained the responsibilities. Right off the bat, she was getting conflicting information,� she said,
McGhee�s first day with the city was July 1, though she hadn�t yet signed an employment agreement or been given an official job description.
McGhee said that her knowledge of the role was based on the job ad she originally read and bits and pieces she picked up from city employees.
Castro said the confusion didn�t lend itself to someone excelling in a role without knowing the expectation of the position.
�I don�t think in a week and a half you can make that decision, especially when we haven�t given her a clear job description,� Castro told Cathey. �I�d be ready to walk out the door. We should be supportive. It starts with clear direction.�
Castro had also contacted some of McGhee�s former employers and reported that they�d spoken of personality conflicts at past jobs, but had spoken highly of her work ethic.
�She received many written recommendations,� said Castro, putting the blame on poor organization. �We should have documented our procedures. We don�t have that.�
Councilman Lanny Howell agreed that 10 days was not enough time to evaluate if someone could do the job or not, but admitted to having concerns.
The council spoke about a recent payroll issue that resulted in city staff only being paid for one week instead of the normal two. The issue McGhee said came from not having appropriate permissions within the accounting program used by the city and limited instruction on the software.
Councilman Jack Mullen said that he wasn�t in agreement to terminate anybody, but the events of the last week concerned him as well while Councilman Bobby Pollock who had cast the vote that originally brought McGhee on board expressed frustration with the situation.
�I voted to hire Sharon. At the time, I showed concerns but hoped to be proven wrong,� he said. �I haven�t been.�
Once each member of the council shared their thoughts, McGhee was invited to speak in her own defense. She cited technical permissions issues and a weak understanding of the role�s many responsibilities as the cause of the council�s concern. She reported that she only had two training sessions with McLeod for a total of four hours.
When McGhee didn�t have access to parts of the payroll software, she called the company directly to request the same access previously given to McLeod. The request was denied and they told her that the request needed to be made by the Systems Administrator. The council was informed of the request by a representative from the software company.
McGhee�s actions were frowned upon by the council, but the clerk insisted that she was trying to take initiative.
�A lot of my issues have been that I tried to communicate and get clarity. I had conflicting info coming in on day one,� said McGhee. �I hadn�t seen a job description prior to coming in to interview, only the job ad.�
Castro compared the job ad and an official description that had been created during a special meeting two weeks ago. She reported that the two matched. She then questioned why a new employee wouldn�t receive the same access as a previous employee.
City Administrator Chris Hubbard, who currently holds acts as System Administrator, reported that he planned to roll out permissions as McGhee learned the systems.
�She should learn the bones of the system before getting full access,� he said.
Mullen asked McGhee if the permissions in question were necessary to do all of her job-related tasks. McGhee said no.
McGhee said that she had concerns upon being hired when she noticed that her welcome letter stated not only the amount she would be paid annually, but also the amount she would be paid if her employment was terminated.
�My issue is that I need to be part of a team. I feel there�s been a lot of discord,� said McGhee. �There was no transition plan.�
Castro attempted to be encouraging toward McGhee and give a different perspective on the situation.
�We have a city. It has to run well,� she said. �We need to be supportive.�
Castro thanked McGhee for �hanging in there.�
Before the meeting adjourned, Cathey left the room with some final thoughts.
�Transition is something we all go through. We can believe that everyone else is the problem,� he said. �We have to find a way to make this transition smooth.�
No vote was taken on McGhee�s employment status.


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Haldane Lady Blue Devils Take PCN&R Cup
PV Makes run during second half of game
This past Wednesday, the Haldane varsity girls' basketball team triumphed over Putnam Valley, 51-42, to win the PCN&R Cup, an annual trophy presented by this publication to the winner of the annual PV-Haldane matchup. The Haldane girls put together a solid effort on both sides of the ball, neutralizing PV's top guns and pushing the ball every chance they got.
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Graco introduces the SaniForce 2:1 piston pump
Graco introduces the SaniForce 2:1 piston pump, the newest model in the SaniForce line of FDA-compliant sanitary transfer pumps for product evacuation out of drums and bins.
With its lightweight, durable construction, the SaniForce 2:1 is portable, weighing 10.8 kg for the standard drum length and 11.7 kg for the extended length. It fits through a standard bung hole and can be easily mounted utilizing the included FDA-compliant bung adaptor. The pump is capable of transferring low to medium viscosity materials (up to 50,000 cps) from drums and bins, including personal care products such as lotions and creams, and food products including syrups, oils and sauces. The SaniForce 2:1 can reach a fluid pressure of 17 bar with continuous duty flow rates from 5.7 lpm at 60 cpm, up to 9.5 lpm at 100 cpm.
Graco's complete SaniForce line of products include diaphragm pumps, piston transfer pumps, drum unloaders and bin evacuation systems that are capable of moving a broad range of viscosities—from items such as juice (or materials less than 5,000 cps) to peanut butter (or materials up to one million cps). All SaniForce models are FDA-compliant.


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Carlsson CS Versailles Details:
Attention Dubai sheiks,Taiwanese moneymen and cocaine cowboys! There are the rich and then there are those chauffeured in gold-plated excess while snacking on Bluefin Tuna. The Carlsson CS50 Versailles seen here (CS40 and CS65 also available) – based on the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class – is the latest beacon of four-wheel opulence for the uber wealthy. Plated in pure gold finish from exterior stripping to ridiculous interior, the vehicle's design pays tribute to the unabashed days of King Louis XIV royalty. 25 examples of this limited edition will be produced, with the greatest of the three models, the CS65, repping a total power output to 700hp. The CS50 Versailles is to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Who is the demographic for this creation of arrogance? The ultra-wealthy Chinese of course – Taipan clients to be more exact according to Carlsson. And buyers are placing orders with 10 of the 25 already spoken for.
Check out another Carlsson Mercedes-Benz build: Carlsson A-Class and CLA Upgrades
1000 sheets of wafer-thin gold leaf grace the bodywork in a process that takes over 200 man-hours. Each 80x80mm gold leaf is absorbed and placed using a special Squirrel hairbrush in what is known as a Roman Association irregular pattern. 30 exterior and 278 interior components receive the gold finish. Over $16000 worth of 985-quality gold is used within. Start to finish, it takes more than 14 days to prep, install and complete the gold process.
The Carlsson CS Versailles features luxury past a golden sheen. To the exterior, a new standalone alloy wheel design was crafted for the W222 S-Class platform used. The 20" 1/12 Evo Versailles Edition wheel showcases a mirrored surface to mimic the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Exclusive aero is included as well. A new front bumper, additional intakes, RS spoiler lip, side skirts, rear spoiler and valence add personality. Life within the cabin continues the palace theme. Everything from HD displays, entertainment systems, cigar humidor, bespoke stitching to Wi-Fi connectivity is available upon customer request. We wonder if Carlsson would be up to installing a tasteful Shark tank doubling as a privacy wall for added wow factor.
For the poorest of millionaires that just need a Versailles edition, multiple S-Class platforms can be chosen to start with. The entry-level CS40 starts at $370K (395000 euros). Then comes the midrange CS50 – both "starter" options use a Mercedes V8 Bi-turbo. But if this car is on your diamond-studded radar, why not go full tilt with the 700hp V12 Bi-turbo CS65 Versailles edition? It's just money.


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DescriptionThis book includes discussion on advance computer technologies such as cloud computing, grid computing, and service computing. In addition, it furthers the theory and technology of grid technologies that is used in manufacturing, and accelerates the development of service-oriented manufacturing.
About AuthorFei Tao is currently an associate professor at the Beihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He obtained his PhD in mechanical engineering from Wuhan University of Technology, China, in 2008. He was elected a research affiliate of CIRP, The International Academy for Production Engineering, in 2009. Dr. Tao is the founder and editor-in-chief of International Journal of Service and Computing Oriented Manufacturing. Lin Zhang received his PhD in 1992 from the Department of Automation at Tsinghua University, China. He is a full professor at Beihang University, the Vice President of Chinese Association for System Simulation, and a member of the council of Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence. Yefa Hu received his PhD in mechanical design and theory from Wuhan University of Technology (WHUT) in 2001. He is a full professor at the School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at WHUT. He has published two books on "Magnetic Suspension Technology" and "Manufacturing Grid," as well as more than sixty refereed international and domestic papers.
Contents1. Introduction of Manufacturing Grid 1 2. Resource Service Optimal-Allocation System in MGrid 27 3. Digital Description of MGrid Resource Service 43 4. MGrid Resource Service Match and Search 75 5. Resource Service QoS Modeling and Evaluation 115 6. Resource Service Trust-QoS Evaluation 143 7. Resource Service Optimal-selection and Composition 190 8. Resource Service Optimal-selection Based on Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set and Non-functionality QoS 215 9. Correlation Relationship Management in Resource Services Composition 253 10. Resource Service Composition Optimal-selection 275 11. Resource Services Composition Flexibility 311 12. Resource Services Composition Network 357 13. Failure Detection and Recovery in Resource Service Optimal-Allocation 403 14. Summary of the Application of Grid Technology in Manufacturing 435 15. Cloud Manufacturing: Development and Commerce Realization of MGrid 469
Product Details
- publication date: 10/02/2012
- Format: Hardback
- Number Of Pages: 550
- weight: 906
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