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"MY son isn't able to talk, but I know how to speak up for my son because he gave me the voice to do that."
North Vancouver resident Cheryl Baker's son Calvin Jr. has cerebral palsy and a complex seizure condition. When he was eight years old he had 33 seizures in one day. When he was 16 he underwent brain surgery to help alleviate his seizure condition. He is unable to talk, he cannot walk and he has minimal functionality on the right side of his body.
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He is 22 years old. He receives $233 a month from Community Living British Columbia, a provincial agency responsible to the Ministry of Social Housing and Development.
"My son is a fighter. He is a very strong person and I really admire his strength in all of the obstacles he has faced. What I've had to go through is nothing in comparison," Baker says.
"You'll find that parents will speak up really strongly for their children, and how powerful they are, and how hard they've had to work just to live.
"CLBC doesn't get that, and neither does this ministry." Like many residents on the North Shore, and throughout the province, Baker is struggling to find her way and create a path for her son in the uncertain world that adults with developmental disabilities live in.
This world is as complex as the disabilities of its inhabitants.
When a child with a severe developmental disability - an IQ under 70 is a standard definition of severe - turns 19, and becomes an adult, they cease to be the Ministry of Children and Family Development's responsibility. The onus to care for these adults is transferred to the Ministry of Social Housing and Development, and more specifically, CLBC.
For many families, when their child turns 19 palaces of gold transform overnight into huts of straw and clay. When they complete high school everything stops. The school system provided these individuals with a place to be, a place to learn, a place to socialize and a place of structure and security. So much so, that many of these children voluntarily repeat Grade 12.
"When he turned 19 they said there were no programs he could get into," says Baker.
"They even had me going around from program to program to figure out which one would be a good program for him, before telling me that there was no money."
After a year of waiting, CLBC provided Baker's son with enough money to attend a program one day a week.
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Along with providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, CLBC supports individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. CLBC provides support by either paying individuals directly or by funding organizations and service providers that provide aid or programs for people.
Many parents and advocacy groups believe that CLBC is underfunded, has long wait-lists and is simply unable to meet the demands of the community it serves.
"We have families whose sons and daughters have been on wait-lists for years for services," says Faith Bodnar the executive director of British Columbia Association for Community Living, one of the primary advocacy groups for individuals with disabilities in B.C.
"There doesn't seem to be proper decision-making around putting money into CLBC's budget every year to address the current wait-lists," she says. "If there was a political will to do it, it would be done. We shouldn't be cutting our province's budget back for the most vulnerable people in the province."
CLBC has an annual budget of roughly $700 million; 93 per cent of that is dedicated to providing support.
This year they provided services to 13,481 individuals. The average cost per person is $48,883 a year.
According to CLBC's 2010 service plan they expect to provide services to 15,449 people by the 2013/14 fiscal year. They project a budget of roughly $722 million a year.
The numbers don't add up.
With an additional 2,000 people expected to be receiving service, and based on their current annual average cost per person, CLBC will need $100 million annualized over the next three years to meet the demand for support. That makes them roughly $78 million short.
To compensate for a lack of increased funding, CLBC is looking to decrease inefficiencies within their system through service redesign. Bodnar questions the plausibility of CLBC's redesigning services to the tune of $78 million.
"In many cases services are being reduced and families are told that there are other people who need money and we need to look at what we can do to cut. Well, they wouldn't say cut, they would say 'service redesign.'
"In our experience it is about budget cuts. What they are doing is looking at addressing wait-lists by finding money in the system - that has meant cuts to services for many people."
Paul Sibley, CLBC's director of regional operations for Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver North, denies that Community Living has a wait-list.
"A wait-list is a misleading term. What we have is that we track people that have requests for service. To call it a waitlist would suggest that people are not receiving services and quite frankly the majority of the people that have requests in for services are receiving (some) services."
CLBC uses the term "outstanding service request." The number of people that have an outstanding service request is not public information. It is connected to their medical information and accordingly it is confidential. Neither Sibley, nor statements sent by CLBC via email provided even a rough estimate of the number of people who have outstanding service requests.
"It is really about prioritizing what peoples' requests are," says Sibley. "There are some people whose needs are more complex and the circumstances surrounding them are such that they would need a quicker response than someone who might like a service. It would be nice (for them) to have that service, and if the world was functioning incredibly well, they might get it. Whether they need it or not is another question. . . . We don't have a time frame."
Liz Barnett, the executive director of North Shore Disability Resource Centre, a program service provider on the North Shore, has witnessed firsthand CLBC's struggle to operate within the confines of its current budget and provide services to those that have none.
"I will tell you as a service provider that is celebrating our 35th year on the North Shore that we are struggling right now," she says. "The service-delivery model that CLBC wants to put in is not something that we are comfortable with. They prefer a different type of model than what we have, and we are not feeling it's appropriate in all cases.
"It is a struggle for us because we have known these people since they were little kids and when they hit 19 there is nothing for them. There is not a residence, there is no day service, there is nothing."
Barnett, like Bodnar, cites CLBC's lack of funding as the main cause of its inability to meet the current demand for services.
Barnett has mixed emotions about CLBC. For her, the parts are not a representative of the whole. The root of the problem, she believes, is that CLBC is a fiscal organization, one that is "driven by outcomes and their outcome is that they have to manage and not beg for money. It doesn't look good for crown agencies to want more money," she says.
Both Barnett and Bodnar realize that CLBC is in a tough position. They both believe that there are individuals within CLBC that truly care about providing people with disabilities the services they require. Ultimately, they both conclude that the heart of issue is the ministry and the government that funds, or underfunds, CLBC.
In a prepared statement, delivered via email, Harry Bloy, Minister of Social Housing and Development, did not promise to lobby for any more money than what is already in CLBC's service plan.
"There's no easy solution with this; we are obligated to manage within the resources we have," he says.
"I'm aware of the challenges surrounding services to people with developmental disabilities. That's why I am taking the time to meet with individual CLBC clients, families, advocates and CLBC staff."
Bloy did not respond to North Shore News' questions about CLBC's "outstanding service request" list.
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"I don't think we have enough evidence out there to really speak with any kind of certainty or clarity about that issue," Sibley says in response to concerns that CLBC is not receiving adequate funding to meet the needs of the community.
Sibley speaks about the way service has evolved over the years, and how it will continue to evolve in the future. He says that simple math calculated from a service plan doesn't reflect the reality of how people are served and how their opportunities will grow in the future.
"Those numbers are very misleading because we don't fully understand them yet, because we are still learning about how to support people better," he says.
The ministry says that through service redesign CLBC plans on saving an additional $22 million within its existing service delivery this year. That money will go directly to supporting new people requesting service
Bodnar says she is aware of the additional $22 million and calls it is a misleading number.
"We saw all of these conflicting numbers and we couldn't get to the bottom of them.
"We had somebody who we would consider an expert look at the budget, and we determined that their operating budget has, in fact, not changed."
Sibley did not bring that figure up when asked again if CLBC was receiving inadequate funding from the ministry.
"I don't know what to say to that. There is a lot money that supports, some might argue, a small percentage of the population," he says. "Thirteen thousand people in the province compared to the population of B.C. and three quarters of a billion dollars is a pretty good ratio.
"The question 'Is it enough, is it too much, is it not enough?' I don't have a clear answer."
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Sibley and Cheryl Baker stand on opposite sides of the disability spectrum, yet to some extent they are intimately connected by a singular passion - to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
The passion in Sibley's voice as he speaks about stories of how CLBC has changed people's lives is no different than the passion in Baker's voice as she speaks about the wars she has fought on her son's behalf.
When the word budget enters the conversation, the similarities between the two rapidly dissipate.
Many families and advocacy groups agree that CLBC is capable of providing great service and that the organization is rife with individuals, like Sibley, that have a passion for making the world a better place for the disabled.
For Bodnar, passion will only take the developmental disability community so far. The complex world of people with complex needs doesn't require a redesign; it requires an expansion.
She says that the ministry and the government must intervene because many families are reaching their breaking point.
Baker agrees.
"I can take it. I'm pretty tough, but there are some people that are just so exhausted and they can't take it anymore," she says.
"Their child just stays home all day alone and their parents have to quit their jobs. They begin to resent their child and their child is upset. Marriages break up, all kinds of things happen."
"A long time ago I spent a lot of time crying. I have stopped crying."


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Greg Beeman posted a blog about the new episode "4 months ago" and here is an excerpt…
One of the fun things that we do on HEROES, is that we frequently open an episode at the exact minute, or perhaps a minute before the end of the previous episode. In episode 7 Peter re-appeared in the present having abandoned Caitlin there. He screamed "Caitlin" and fell to his knees and we went to commercial. Later, after the commercial break and several scenes, we ended the show on Peter shooting a bolt of energy at Adam. Well, in this one, I had the idea of combining both of those two, previously separated moments, into one. After the "previously on heroes" segment, we come up on a shot of Peter, seen from above. Using a techno-crane, which is a crane with a telescoping arm – a device that can, effectively, both crane and dolly from a fixed platform, I moved through all of the previously seen moments in one unbroken shot. I wanted to do a long take to start the episode, because I thought it would give the viewers a sense of things happening in real time – which is an important theme of the episode.
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This year we look forward to some fantastic tournaments, and coaches Mrs. Goodnight and Mr. Schildmeyer look forward to a stellar season this year.
Science Olympiad is a regional, state, and national science competition in which school-based teams of up to fifteen students compete in twenty three events across various science fields. In previous years, Curtis High School students prepared for and competed in events spanning fields such as astronomy, anatomy, chemistry, entomology, geology, physics, and mechanical engineering. In addition, our students competed in several building events, constructing such items as a hovercraft, a robotic arm, and an award-winning electric vehicle. The Science Olympiad program is a wonderful opportunity to involve students in all disciplines of science and continue their learning well beyond that of the classroom. A detailed description of our club may be found here. A promotional video can be found here.
Advisors: Tess Goodnight, email@example.com, Andy Schildmeyer, firstname.lastname@example.com
Officers: 2019-2020
President: Brooklyn Webb
Secretary: Maya Bramble
Treasurer: Sierra Wall
Materials Manager: Noah Watkins (The Designated Survivor)
Meetings: Mondays after school (2:15 to 4:00) in room 507 (Mr. Schildmeyer's room)
Parent Newsletter 2017 (Permission Slips Included) - To be Updated Soon
Camas High School Invitational Tournament: 12/7/2019
Curtis High School Invitational Tournament (Here!): 01/11/2020
Raisbeck Aviation Invitational (Seattle, WA): 02/01/2020
Regional Tournament (@ Curtis Junior High): 03/07/2020
State Competition, Location TBD: 04/18/2020
Nationals Competition, Raleigh, North Carolina: 05/15/2020 and 05/16/2020
More information:
Washington Science Olympiad Homepage: http://washingtonscienceolympiad.com/index.html
National Science Olympiad Homepage: http://www.soinc.org/


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Focusing on artisanal know-how, our gowns'Les Premières' are created in Paris through an intricate process that involves long hours of embroideries, top-notch production quality and exceptional French savoir-faire.
In French fashion terms, 'Les Premières d'Atelier' are the senior seamstresses who have had many years of work experience within a Haute Couture atelier…. Rime wanted this collection to be an homage for these women since they've helped her develop this collection with their exceptional know-how and state-of-the-art quality standards.
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From 03/01/19 to 28/12/19
Step into the magical world of aromatherapy, learn something new, and make your own cosmetics. Use the aromatic essences that the Island of Lošinj is so full of to awaken your senses!
Package includes:
- 1 x Aromatherapy workshop - learn about the basics and the concept of aromatherapy, the advantages of natural cosmetics, the effects of essential and herbal oils, and skin care with natural cosmetics
- 1 x Visit to the Lošinj's Fragrant Garden (transfer not included)
- Early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability)
Amenities also included for you:
- Admission to the wellness area of the Aura Botanical Spa Garden with saunas, relax zone, indoor and outdoor pools with seawater
- Complimentary use of fitness center
- Sunbeds and sunshades by the pool and on the hotel beach (subject to availability)
- One beach towel per person and beach bag for free use during the stay
- Wi-Fi Internet connection
- Specially adjusted food for people suffering from allergies (available on request with prior notice)
- Activities and entertainment for adults and children
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Applicable on a limited number of rooms, subject to availability and may change or be withdrawn at any time. Promotional blackout periods may apply due to seasonal periods or special events. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability, upon prior arrangement with hotel reception. For services which have not been used, no refunds are possible. General Terms are applicable to all reservations unless indicated otherwise.


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Each and every week we gather up the best comic book art that you will not see in comics. The reason you won't is because artists often do sketches for fun and commissions and post them on their websites, blogs and Tumblrs. Many artists often arrange commissions through their sites so check them out for more detail if you're looking to own a cool original piece.
Michael Walsh was at Toronto ComiCon and posted this Superior Spider-Man sketch on his Tumblr.== TEASER ==
Here's a couple Paolo Rivera posted on his blog that didn't make it onto last week's post for some reason.
Phil Noto posted another of his 'photograph' sketches on his Tumblr along with one of Megan Draper. (When is Mad Men coming back on?)
Mahmud Asrar posted some more pre-show commissions from London Super Comic Con on his Tumblr.
Todd Nauck posted a pic of Josie (from Josie and the Pussycats) on his Tumblr.
Here's a commission of Wonder Woman Peter Nguyen did at Megacon and posted on his Tumblr. He'll be at WonderCon and C2E2 doing commissions.
Agnes Garbowska posted some commissions from Toronto ComiCon on her Tumblr.
Cameron Stewart posted a sketch of Death and one of Catwoman on his Tumblr this week.
Joel Gomez recently did this Venom sketch for a friend and posted it on his Tumblr.
It's a sad time for Batman this week but check out this sketch Dustin Nguyen posted on his Tumblr.
Peter Krause posted a could Batman rogues last week and here's another, Mad Hatter in black-and-white and color, posted on his Twitter.
Denis Medri posted some more Star Wars 80s High School sketches on his Deviant Art Page.
What's that? We need more Cyborg? Here's a pic Phil Bourassa posted on his Deviant Art Page.
Last week we also saw a Billy Batson/Shazam sketch Francis Manapul posted on his Tumblr. He updated it with some more finishing touches.
Jeremy Roberts posted some Man of Steel images on his Deviant Art page.
Mike McKone posted a Batman commission on his TwitPic page. Apparently the client insisted on this gargoyle.
Daniel HDR posted the beginning of a Deadpool commission on his Tumblr.
Chris Giarrusso posted another sketch cover from the Mid-Ohio-Con on his website.
Brett Booth posted this sketch of Superman and Wonder Woman...and a dinosaur on his blog.
Terry Dodson posted some commissions from Emerald City Comicon on his Deviant Art page.
Gene Gonzales gave Hulk his close up this week on his blog.
Robert Atkins posted some recent commissions from ECCC on his blog.
That wraps up another installment. Since we are now officially in Con Season, you can expect more next week.
Thanks to OutlawRenegade for his suggestions!


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If you had a ticket on Delta Air Lines last week, maybe your flight was delayed a few hours. You better get used to it. Flight delays because of a "technology issue" are becoming the new normal for air travelers.
Passengers vented on social media.
@delta On runway for two hours. Why would I fly you again? Technology issue?#delta #Deltasucks
— Telescope (@TelescopeNYC) September 26, 2018
You call that a brief technology issue ? Two hours stuck on the ground ? Is it a joke ?
— Mikado1980 (@MickaelCheron) September 26, 2018
Earlier this year in my Washington Post column, I noted that it wasn't a question of if, but when another information technology (IT) disaster would strike. The number of technology-related outages among domestic airlines has risen unevenly during the past decade, from three in 2007 to six in 2017, with the highest number being 11 in 2015.
I hate it when I'm right.
IT problems seem to be growing. And while the causes are complex, the contingency plan is as simple as ever. When an airline cancels your flight and blames technology, you can't accept it with a shrug.
Technology "issues" are getting worse
A study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Sungard AS, a global IT services company, noted that just a single outage can drive away a significant number of customers. More than one-third of passengers (34 percent) said they would not book another ticket on an airline with a technology-related service disruption, according to Sungard AS.
It's a worldwide problem. Earlier this month, for example, Pakistan International Airlines reportedly delayed its flights after its entire booking system "went down." Turns out the carrier was switching to a new Turkish web-based product appropriately named "HITIT." In August, Spirit Airlines experienced a system-wide service interruption, which prevented it from checking in passengers. And in June, American Airlines suffered a service outage after a "serious" computer problem. More on that in a minute.
Delta's IT problem remains something of a mystery. At 8:28 p.m., the airline announced that its IT teams were "working diligently" to address a technology issue affecting some of its systems. "We have issued a Delta ground stop as we work to bring systems back up as quickly as possible," the airline said. "There has been no disruption or safety issue with any Delta flight currently in the air."
By 9:20 p.m., Delta announced that it had restored all IT systems, blaming the flight delays on a "technology issue" that "briefly affected some systems this evening."
And it apologized.
What's causing these technology glitches?
"While the root cause of each occurrence varies, IT issues among the travel industry can be attributed to several overarching factors," says Michael Levine, a senior associate at Schellman & Company, an independent security and privacy compliance assessor.
Airlines don't like to spend a lot of money on technology, so their systems are antiquated before they receive long-overdue upgrades, say experts.
"The complex nature between many integrated systems -- reservations, flight scheduling, staff scheduling, and so forth -- can lead to breaks in the chain," says Levine. "Airlines often work with regional subsidiaries, which means that they are affected by their IT infrastructure and outages as well."
That's what happened with American Airlines in June. PSA Airlines, a regional subsidiary of American, had a hardware issue with one of its staff scheduling systems. "It appears there might not have been a proper backup system in place, so the outage lasted a lot longer than necessary," says Levine.
It's not just technology. The major airlines have made sufficient investment in redundant systems on multiple networks, says Brian Gill, the CEO of Gillware Data Recovery. They have "incredibly redundant" storage arrays where the transactional databases running all their operations reside, and that data is backed up in near real-time to multiple locations and private clouds.
"The weak point in the chain," he explains, "is humans."
Employees and contractors aren't adequately trained to monitor the system or to ward off cybercrime.
"It only takes one human to do something incredibly ignorant or stupid," says Gill. The mistakes range from a programmer handling data insecurely or a marketing executive uploading client data into an unsafe third-party app.
"It takes a serious commitment from the highest level of executives to spend intelligently and adequately, to deter possibilities of major outages or data breaches," he says.
What can you do about a flight delay?
If you're an airline passenger, you're probably wondering: What can I do to avoid a technology issue?
The short answer: You can't.
Even the best airlines have IT meltdowns. In 2016, for example, Southwest Airlines suffered a massive outage because of a single Cisco router. I offered a play-by-play of the IT disaster in my Washington Post column. I also personally assisted many of the displaced passengers through my nonprofit consumer advocacy site.
But you can have a solid contingency plan. Instead of complaining on social media, look up the airline's contract of carriage -- the legal agreement between you and the airline -- and find out what it can do for you under its rules. (Here's Southwest's contract.) The Department of Transportation (DOT) which regulates airlines, notes that airlines aren't required by law to provide you with meals and overnight accommodations. But in an IT outage, they sometimes do.
An airline, particularly a discount or "low cost" carrier, may claim a technology issue is an event beyond its control. That's an important distinction when you're dealing with a flight within or from Europe, where EU 261, a consumer protection law, is in effect. But that's nonsense. IT problems are avoidable and preventable and are very much within an airline's control. If an airline claims otherwise, take it up with local aviation regulators.
When an IT problem leads to a flight cancellation, your airline must either fly you to your destination on the next available flight or fully and immediately refund your ticket. But IT disasters are so embarrassing that most airlines add apologies, free tickets, and even more apologies to win you back.
After all, they don't want you to be part of the 34 percent.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's the author of numerous books on consumer advocacy and writes weekly columns for King Features Syndicate, USA Today, and the Washington Post. If you have a consumer problem you can't solve, contact him directly through his advocacy website. You can also follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or sign up for his daily newsletter.
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's…
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's the author of numerous books on consumer advocacy and writes weekly columns for King Features Syndicate, USA Today, and the Washington Post. If you have a consumer problem you can't solve, contact him directly through his advocacy website. You can also follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or sign up for his daily newsletter.


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The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) is calling for an urgent overhaul of how universal credit is paid, with most landlords north of the border wanting to see the housing element of the benefit paid directly to them instead of the tenant.
A new report of the Social Security Committee of the Scottish Parliament recommends that the default position should be that the housing portion of Universal Credit be paid directly to landlords, be that private or social.
The body said this would ensure that those on Universal Credit have equal access to accommodation as opposed to the current situation which sees some landlords reluctant to rent to those on Universal Credit because of potential delays in rent being paid.
But unfortunately the Scottish government refuses to support the measure which most experts believe would increase the availability of private rented homes for those on Universal Credit.
John Blackwood, chief executive of SAL, said: "As the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People stated during her evidence, we agree that social security is a human right. This is why we support any measure which ensures those receiving Universal Credit are treated equally and have the same access to housing as everyone else.
"The reluctance of the Scottish government to support a simple measure which would help achieve that is deeply disappointing.
"What we are proposing, and the committee report agrees with, is that the default position would be that the housing component of Universal Credit is paid directly to the landlord, private or social, but the tenant would still be able to opt-out if they wanted. This would reduce the risk to landlords of renting to those on Universal Credit and ensure those in receipt of benefits are treated fairly and equally as they deserve to be.
"The government is expected to formally respond to the Social Security Committee's report over the summer and I hope they will reflect on their conclusions and join private and social landlords as well as charities and others who support this measure so together we can persuade the UK government of our case."


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(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway officials have announced that RSMPCO.com of Bristol, CT, is contributing $4,500 to the Street Stock Triple Crown point fund. � Street Stock Triple Crown races will be increased to 30 laps from the traditional 20-lap weekly feature and will be held NAPA Spring Sizzler Weekend, Friday, June 21st, and NAPA Fall Final […]
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway officials have announced that RSMPCO.com of Bristol, CT, is contributing $4,500 to the Street Stock Triple Crown point fund. � Street Stock Triple Crown races will be increased to 30 laps from the traditional 20-lap weekly feature and will be held NAPA Spring Sizzler Weekend, Friday, June 21st, and NAPA Fall Final Weekend.
'I've always enjoyed Stafford's Street Stock division,' explained Jason Derwin Owner/Operator of RSMPCO.com. � 'The mix of young drivers and veterans has always been fun to watch and with the division growing in the last few years we wanted to jump in and support the new Triple Crown concept. � It's going to be a great season at Stafford and we're really excited to watch the Triple Crown play out.'
RSMPCO.com (Royal Screw Machine Products), has been run by Jason Derwin and his family for the last 12 years and is a full service CNC machine shop specializing in services for the Aerospace, Hardware, Defense, and Medical industries. � Based in Bristol, CT, RSMPCO.com is set up to machine all kinds of materials ranging from soft plastics all the way up to exotic aviation nickels, copper, brass, and specialty stainless steels.
'All of us at Stafford are excited to welcome Jason Derwin and RSMPCO.com as a Stafford Speedway partner,' explained Stafford Speedway Assistant General Manager David Arute. � 'When we announced the Triple Crown event last fall we were looking for a way to showcase our Street Stock division. � Jason and RSMPCO.com have stepped up to provide an excellent point fund for teams and drivers to chase. � The street stocks are the first rung in the ladder program we are working to build at Stafford and the division is an important foundation for its success.'
The Triple Crown concept will award points and will end in crowning a Triple Crown champion at the NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final. � Points will be awarded to the top-10 finishers in each Triple Crown event, with the winner receiving 10 points and the 10th place finisher receiving 1 point. Additionally competitors will receive 1 bonus point for each non-triple crown Street Stock event they compete in over the 2019 season. � It will be important for drivers to compete at Stafford as often as possible if they want a shot at the Triple Crown title.
'Last season the Street Stocks put on a show week in and week out,' continued Arute. � 'We had 10 different winners across 21 events and witnessed an intense championship battle between two talented young drivers, Brandon Michael and George Bessette, Jr. � The Triple Crown series will add another layer of competition into the Street Stock division; we're hoping drivers are excited about the series as well. � Stay tuned for more announcements on the purse structure for the triple crown events.'
The 2019 season and the first event of the RSMPCO.com Street Stock Triple Crown are set for NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler weekend April 27th and 28th. The Street Stocks will kick off their season with a 30 lap feature Saturday afternoon. Tickets are available online at �staffordspeedway.com �or by contacting the speedway box office at 860-684-2783.
Source: Scott Running/Stafford Speedway PR
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Now usually when you think of "old hotels", visions of antiquated often run-down properties come to mind. Not so with the Beekman Arms Rhinebeck, NY. Opened in 1766 (before the Revolutionary War), you know in a moment you're in a pretty special place. For over 245 years, the Tavern has hosted the likes of George Washington, and the low doorways also remind you our forefathers were much shorter than people are today. The plank floors, overhead beams and huge stone hearth is much as it looked in colonial times.
In close proximity to the FDR estate, and its own slice of history made the Beekman a perfect place to start our Journey
Jack with his '29 A and John with his '28 Plymouth pulled in soon after my arrival. The cars ran great, but Jack's brand new pair of shoes suffered a blow-out. The shoe store suggested a Guerilla Glue repair, as cobblers somehow faded away unlike the Beekman.
With the heat index over 95* in high humidity, the rooms A/C was a welcome relief. Tomorrow is the big day, as we get to check out FDR's home, and get some one of a kind photos with our vehicles in front of his mansion.


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- Ability to influence at senior business levels. Working with various levels: CHRO, EDs, VPs, Advisor Partners, Client HR Community, Capgemini Bid teams
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Shamanic Healing Wand
Unconditional - Amplifies Spiritual Awakening, Intuition & Channeling; Aids with Releasing Painful Emotions from the Past & Extracting Negative Energies; Assists with Connecting to Higher Realms, Mother Earth & Inner Divinity; Fosters Living from the Heart; & Aligning with Divine Will; Encourages Emotional Balance, Self-Love, Grounded-ness, Empathy, Compassion & Forgiveness.
Buffalo / Bison Medicine –Horn- Revered in the Native American realms, He stands as a reminder of the greater whole, and how all things are interconnected. Buffalo is a huge sign of promise, and great prosperity when all relations are honored and held sacred and when gratitude is expressed. And is also a sign of strength and independence in our interdependence. Buffalo guides us to walk the sacred path, to stay connected to Pacha Mama and to believe in our dreams.
Smoky Quartz - It is a mild sedative with a relaxing effect and it helps you to explore your inner self, and effectively release bodily stress and strain related to emotional distress. Assists you with grief, despair, depression and other forms of negativity. It increases recall of dreams and brings spiritual balance. A great stone for channeling and increasing awareness, grounding and centering, it releases blocks and negativity on all levels. Use it to see and accept the joys in life, and to free yourself from illusion.
Rhodochrosite – perfect for balancing emotions; cleansing and balancing the Heart chakra; promotes acceptance of the past; assists in loving the self; assists in releasing self from blame,; invokes courage, will & passion. A powerful emotional healer, radiating a strong energy of Divine Love; Deepens connections and love for Pacha Mama (Gia).
Garnet - stone of health, extracting negative energy from your Chakras and transmuting the energy to a more beneficial state. It enhances your internal fire, bringing your creative powers into action; is a traditional stone of commitment: to purpose, to others and to yourself. The loving powers of Garnet tend to reflect the attributes of devotion, bringing the love of others to expressions of warmth and understanding. Stimulates both your Base and Crown Chakras.
Pink Chalcedony - assists in spirit communication and ceremonial activities. Balances the energies of mind, body and spirit, and nurtures benevolence and generosity. A stone of optimism, joy and receptivity. Has a gentle nurturing energy which promotes self-love. Strengthens empathy and compassion and stimulates innocence and trust without wondering about the final outcome of any action.
Rose Quartz – Stone of Unconditional Love and Infinite Peace; purifies and opens the heart; brings deep inner healing and self-love; strengthens empathy and sensitivity; aids in releasing unexpressed emotions; invokes forgiveness and acceptance.
Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) – great for self-love, compassion, promoting feelings of joy and enthusiasm; releasing old hurts; aids in trusting the power of love; allows you to embrace your inner strength, confidence and balance.
Ruby - opens your heart past the boundaries of personal love and passion to unconditional love. Brings you into alignment with Divine will. It brings freedom, flow and peace. It assists you in removing lethargic, dormant energies in your physical body, emotions and mind. Brings integrity, devotion and happiness. It also enhances generosity and brings prosperity. It protects your home, material possessions, children and anything you feel a deep attachment to, as well as offering psychic protection. It is a stone of high energy and power that promotes healing on all levels.
Pink Sapphire - brings the wisdom of resilience to one's life, teaching that true strength lies in the power of vulnerability. Assists the emotional body through the transitions of life, stimulating the emotions of love, forgiveness, acceptance, and letting go. This lovely crystal soothes the heart and aligns it with the mind, healing wounds of the past and encouraging compassion for others. It helps one develop the courage to be open again to relationships and to find joy in interacting with others.
Kunzite - is a Stone of Emotion, opening and connecting the heart to the mind and stimulating a healing communion between the two. Kunzite encourages one to release walls built around the heart for protection, and to be receptive to the experience of unconditional and abundant love. Releases tension and promotes joy. Extremely helpful when learning to unconditionally love and to accept your body.
Pink Opal - a stone of love and gentleness. As with other opals, it also brings inspiration, imagination and creativity. It can help release inhibitions and brings happy dreams. It also eases the process of change. Helps to bring compassion and a gentle resolution of painful memories. Is said to be many things including the most powerful of healing stones, the stone of hope, the stone of great achievement and even the "stone of the Gods".
Strawberry Top Conch Shell - symbolize such feminine aspects as birth, regeneration, marriage and fertility.
Turkey Medicine - Feathers - a spirit animal closely associated with honoring nature and the Earth. Symbol of abundance, this totem animal encourages us to honor our sources of nourishment, whether they are physical, emotional or spiritual. Reminds us to develop a harmonious relationship with the land and our environment and consider them as foundations to our well-being and sustenance. A powerful guide to unlocking the fullness of life and feeling content with what we have instead of accumulating material belongings to seek happiness.
Infused with the energies of Reiki & The Councils of Light.
13 inches long around the curve; Smoky Quartz 4.5 inches long.
Comes with a card that describes all the properties of the wand, perfect for gift giving.
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The Emotional Drivers of Employee Engagement
How Organizations and Leaders Can Develop Positive Emotions
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Engagement is more than being happy at work. Learn the power of positive emotions on employee engagement, discover the four key emotional drivers, and identify ways to help your people feel the emotions that matter in connection with their work.
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Substantial research now supports the idea that positive emotions in the workplace yield a range of tangible benefits. When it comes to their performance, the emotions employees are feeling can be as important as the skills and knowledge they bring to their roles.
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Build positive emotional capital among employees by increasing your awareness of the impact of emotions, and by using the knowledge in designing your employee experience to maximize emotions that foster engagement and minimize those that damage it.


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3 Top Seafood Restaurants in Tybee Island, Ga
There are countless reasons to make Tybee Island, Ga a favorite vacation or short getaway destination including the beach, abundance of things to do, moderate temperatures year round, and amazing places to get your seafood fix, just to name a few. Located just 18 miles east of famous Savannah, this small barrier island boasts a wide, 3-mile long beach that's backed by sand dunes and is perfect for sunbathing, people-watching, and frolicking in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Many vacationers come to Tybee Island for its well known ways to relax and enjoy time off, as well as the historical atmosphere you'll find here. Tybee Island is also home to quaint inns and cottages, one of which is the 17th Street Inn, a highly recommended inn that is only 1/2 a block from the ocean, 2 blocks from Tybee Pier, and so very close to some of the top seafood restaurants for unforgettable dining.
While not a complete list by any means, here are a few of the best places to go if amazing seafood is what you are craving:
The Crab Shack – Located at 40 Estill Hammock Rd, The Crab Shack is a Tybee Island favorite that was the winner of the Reader's Choice 2011 Awards! The menu includes so many outstanding dishes that you'll have to come back again and again in order to have the chance to try everything!
Sting Ray's Seafood – Located at 14th and Butler Avenue, Sting Ray's Seafood the home of blue crabs, beach music, and beer! Stingray's offers seafood, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere under the shade of beach umbrellas on a large deck beside Butler Avenue, Tybee's main strip.
MacElwee's Seafood House – Located at 101 Lovell Avenue, MacElwee's is famous for its beer battered seafood, steamed oysters, fresh catch dishes, seafood pastas, and hand-cut steaks. They also have a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean, a full bar, takeout service, and a children's menu!
No matter where you decide to get your seafood fix near the 17th Street Inn in Tybee, you won't be disappointed with any of these three top rated seafood restaurants. Not only is the food legendary, but you can't go wrong with views, island atmosphere, and all around good times!
What is your favorite seafood restaurant in Tybee?
Contact us here at the 17th Street Inn for more information about staying with us, things to do on Tybee Island including dining, nightlife, beach activities, must see attractions and events, and any other questions you may have about the area! We would also love for you to connect with us on our Facebook Page.
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text: Commissioning Ceremony of Defence Forces Officers in Dublin Castle2.00pm, Monday 04th February 2019The Taoiseach, Mr Leo Varadkar T.D., along with the Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr Paul Kehoe T.D. and Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM, will attend the Commissioning Ceremony of 67 new Army Officers, 1 Air Corps Officers and 9 Maltese Officers at 2pm, on Monday 04th February in the Printworks, Dublin Castle.This is the first time in the history of the state that a Commissioning Ceremony has taken place in Dublin Castle.The 77 cadets have successfully completed a 15 month cadetship, preparing them to take up appointments as junior leaders throughout the Army, Air Corps and the Armed Forces of Malta. The class is comprised of 13 officers who previously served in the Defence Forces and 36 university graduates with a range of qualifications including law, international relations, conflict studies, criminology, history, engineering, sports science, musical theatre and english literature. A further 9 officers were in third level education prior to joining the Defence Forces. In receiving this Presidential Commission, the new officers will take an oath of allegiance in which they will swear to be "faithful to Ireland and loyal to the Constitution". The Maltese Cadets will receive a certificate of graduation.The new Officers are from counties; Dublin (14), Kildare (10), Westmeath (5), Kilkenny (4), Offaly (4), Tipperary (4), Cork (4), Louth (3), Antrim (3), Meath (2), Mayo (2), Carlow (2), Wicklow (2), Wexford (2), Kerry (1), Meath (1), Clare (1), Donegal (1), Down (1), Galway (1), Monaghan (1) and Malta (9). Look at our Flickr Album >>Press Release Date: Saturday 2nd February 2019For Further Information contact:Press Officer: Comdt. James O'HaraTel: 045 49 2502 , 045 49 2503Mobile : 087 2482130E-mail: Press Officer RELATED LINKThe Cadet SchoolThe Cadet School is the training institution with responsibility for the training and education of officer cadets for the Defence Forces


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Presenting its preliminary findings to the 6th Annual Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference, the bureau said that publicly funded cases are statistically less likely to be dealt with in a local court and people engaging their services are ultimately less likely to be committed for sentencing than privately funded lawyers.
It also said that cases represented by privately funded lawyers are more likely to end with a late guilty plea by their client.
That was despite the bureau putting controls in place to allow for the differences in the types of cases that are more commonly dealt with by each type of lawyer.
The analysis was conducted following a request from Legal Aid NSW, the bureau (known under its abbreviation BOCSAR) said, over concerns that billable hours may incentivise private lawyers to delay resolutions in order to maximise their fee earnings.
Dr Don Weatherburn (pictured), the bureau's executive director, said the findings revealed that "the ways lawyers are paid can make a big difference to the way criminal cases are dealt with", according to My Business sister title Lawyers Weekly.
At the beginning of the year, Source Legal founder and managing director Stanislav Roth acknowledged some of the main gripes SMEs have about lawyers, including the issue of billing.
"Clients hate knowing that when they're talking to a lawyer, the clock is ticking," he said.
"Do you need to get some advice over the phone? Tick, tock. Need a contract to maximise certainty and value for your business? Tick, tock. What about making a claim against a fraudulent supplier, or instigating litigation to protect your intellectual property? Tick, tock, tick, tock."
It comes as a new online marketplace connecting businesses with freelance lawyers aims to raise $1 million in capital later in 2019.
Alifery founder Louise Hvala suggested her platform can help businesses get more value when seeking legal expertise, by connecting them with individual lawyers rather than full-service law firms.
"While other professions have fully embraced the freelance economy and are reaping the benefits, we are only now starting to see this within the legal profession. Both sides, client and expert legal freelancer, are keen to try new ways of working which fits within budgets and project scope, while suiting lifestyle choices," said Ms Hvala.
"This is not about a race to the bottom on price; our expert legal freelancers have on average 15 years' experience and are some of the best in their fields.
"They don't have the bricks and mortar overheads as freelancers, and so they are able to deliver more value to our clients, which include leading law firms and ASX-listed companies, who are posting projects and accessing our freelance legal experts on an as-needed basis."
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The Law Society of NSW, which was contacted to provide its response to the findings, subsequently issued a response, with its president, Elizabeth Espinosa, expressing concern that the figures "may not tell the full story".
"The Law Society is concerned that the research may not tell the full story, and draws an unnecessary distinction between in-house solicitors and private practitioners who are undertaking legally aided work," Ms Espinosa said.
"The study did not assess the outcomes for clients, for example, the proportion of clients found not guilty, nor any assessment of sentencing outcomes. Further, it is not immediately clear how the study dealt with charge (or offence) negotiations — many guilty pleas that are 'late' are to a lesser offence than that originally charged. It is not clear how this was controlled for in the study.
"Further, while the study purports to show 'efficiency', no analysis is made of the respective hours that in-house v private practitioners spend on dealing with a matter."
Ms Espinosa said that the "real issue" is the under-resourcing of Legal Aid services within the state, and the flow impacts that it's having on vulnerable people within the community.
"The caseload for legal assistance in NSW is such that, for many years, NSW Legal Aid has relied heavily on private practitioners to serve the client base. It's the private solicitors who are often working additional unpaid legal aid hours (especially in those regional areas without a Legal Aid office) that have kept the system going for so long. This is no longer sustainable and the system is breaking down," she said.
"I commend the work of all practitioners, private and in-house, who are working in a legal aid system that is underfunded and close to crisis. Their work is greatly valued.
"The Law Society remains undeterred in its efforts to call on the NSW government to provide substantial funding increases for legal aid as outlined in our State Election Platform."
Ms Espinosa added: "Unless this increased funding is provided, the many issues that beset the legal assistance system, and those who work in it, will remain.
"In considering this research, the Law Society of NSW would ask that, in future, Legal Aid and BOCSAR involve the Law Society in the formulation and preparation of similar research to ensure it takes account of all the relevant factors and provides the most accurate results."


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Upscale casual restaurant. High volume. Very energetic atmosphere. Main focus on fresh seafood/oysters, superior wine selection and craft beers. Looking for hard working team players with open availability.
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Portland, Ore. — bike-friendly and, to this New Yorker, shockingly affordable — might also be the most delicious small city in America. So, finding myself there with about 30 hours to spare at the end of a West Coast trip earlier this week, I didn't have to think too hard about a plan: rent a bike and look for a few cheap meals around the city.
Make that really cheap meals. And even avoiding the food carts and trucks that have been famous around town (and are old news for Frugal Traveler readers), my options were seemingly unlimited. I zoomed around on a rental from Everybody's Bike Rentals ($25 flat, since there's no Oregon sales tax), roaming about 40 miles and having (tastes of) 15 meals or meal-size dishes, all recommended by friends and colleagues. All were $8 or less, not including tip, and were as satisfying as they were eclectic.
I'd no sooner try to define the "best" cheap meals in Portland than I would chime in on the city's much-commented-on process of gentrification, in which the Portland food scene is very much entwined. So instead of a "best of" ranking, here's just a plain old list of eight high-value examples of the city's uniquely energetic frugal food scene.
(Lest I look like more of a pig than I actually am, note that I only ate portions of each meal, giving the rest away to Portland's homeless when I could find them, and friends when I could not.)
The Maple at Meat Cheese Bread, $7.50
This breakfast item boggles the mind. Two half-inch slices of maple bread pudding are slapped on the griddle and then served sandwiching a hand-formed pork sausage patty, melted chipotle Cheddar and a heap of fresh fennel. I'm ruined for life, at least until this place opens a branch in New York. Within two blocks of my apartment. How about it, guys? I'll guarantee you a regular client base. Then again, the price would probably double.
The Chatfield at Pine State Biscuits, $7
The other breakfast sandwich among my picks, the Chatfield is a just-baked buttermilk biscuit (barely) sandwiching a crisp, seasoned and juicy hunk of fried chicken, along with thick-cut bacon, melted Cheddar cheese and a smothering of apple butter. That's just automatically delicious, if more a full brunch than something a sane person would eat every day. Most Portlanders who urged me to go to Pine State (and several did) prefer the Reggie, which substitutes their popular house gravies for apple butter. But as long as you're going for buttery-juicy-salty-meaty-cheesy you might as well go for broke by adding sweet.
Tacos de canasta at Uno Más, four for $6
There are plenty of good Mexican places in Portland, although for some reason most are judged by the quality of their burritos. (You crazy West Coasters.) At Uno Más, tacos rule, and a lunch-only special of tacos de canasta ("basket tacos") are not necessarily better than their excellent traditional tacos but are certainly more interesting. To make a taco de canasta, the tortilla is briefly fried on a griddle with guajillo peppers, giving it a red tinge, then filled and folded and put in the steamer. The result is a texture that is soggy, but not unpleasantly so — and explains why the dish is also called "tacos sudados," or sweaty tacos. There are four choices — I suggest doubling up on the chicken mole and the requesón and red chile. The tacos are tiny, so after eating four you may need "uno más," and luckily, with $2 to spare you can have a popular taco al pastor, with well-spiced pork and bits of pineapple.
Meatballs and polenta at 24th and Meatballs, $8
At this mini-restaurant whose seating area looks like a porch tacked onto the side of Uno Más, meatballs and polenta was the only dish I tried, but it was the right call. You chose among several kinds of meatballs (traditional, pork, veggie, specials) and select a sauce (I went with tomato basil, which worked perfectly). The portion was easily hefty enough for a meal — the accompanying polenta is as creamy as advertised and fills you up fast. If you aren't sticking to an $8 budget, go next door to the Pie Spot for the ridiculously awesome s'more "pie hole," $3.75.
Choose your own and pay by weight at the Roman Russian Market
Categorize this deal, at a market with a separate seating area, under "volume and variety." A friend joined me for this (and a few other) visits; we ordered a beef-filled samsa pastry (huge); a half-pound of herring salad, or shuba; sweet farmers' cheese pancakes called syrniki, served hot under cool sour cream; a couple of little oreshki, walnut shaped butter cookies filled with caramel. We even splurged on two disgustingly sweet Russian sodas (I had the neon-red barberry flavor, whatever that is) and still spent only $15.50 total.
Chèvre cheeseburger and truffle fries at Little Big Burger, $7
I was wowed by the lack of a regular trash receptacle (the four bins are labeled compost, compost, compost and cans), but most come to this casual spot for the burgers, not the waste disposal system. The $4.25 cheeseburger looks small, but it's a quarter-pound of meat, and if that's good enough for McDonald's customers, it's good enough for ... O.K., maybe skip that comparison. Unlike that ubiquitous chain, Little Big Burger serves their burgers, made with good local beef, on a brioche bun, offers several cheese options and (like just about every other burger place in this local-sourcing-obsessed town) local ketchup. (In this case, Camden's Catsup.) The truffle fries are, conveniently, $2.75.
Runner-up: the $7.50 lamb burger at Foster Burger — add pickled beet for 50 cents. But you don't get fries.
Kao-Pune soup at Mekong Bistro, $8
At first glance, it seems just your "everyday" Cambodian sports bar — perfect for any U.S. Open fan who suddenly gets a craving for nom buhn jok. But the kitchen also dabbles in Laotian food — not a stretch considering much of the Mekong River is as Laotian as it is Cambodian. I was urged by a local restaurateur to try the Laotian style vermicelli red curry soup topped with crumbled ground pork and vegetables, in which Thai chiles and chile oil in the broth make the ingredients pop with enough heat to hit the sweet spot — lingering but not painful. It was a terrible dish to encounter at the end of the day, when all I could manage was a few slurps of a portion that would make a huge meal for one person.
Farmers' market quesadilla at Mi Mero Mole, $7.50
Most menu items at this spot specializing in Mexico City "guisados" (which they describe as "stews and stir-fries") are over $8. But several vegetarian options make the cut-off. Though the memela with rajas (a thick tortilla covered in roasted green chiles, cream and black beans) was a bargain at $6.75, the more interesting choice was the very Portland-meets-Mexico farmers' market quesadilla. It's served on a fresh, nutty-tasting tortilla house-made with fresh nixtamalized corn dough from La Milpa, a tortilleria outside of town. Ingredients shift, but on my visit included leeks, corn, hen of the wood mushrooms, squash blossoms and dried cherry tomatoes. (Check their Facebook page for the latest iteration.)
Honorable mentions: Tabor Bread served me a very tasty $7.50 sandwich of their homemade tomato-onion jam, sheep's milk feta and sprouts on their European-style dark rye, but it's not a permanent menu item. And at the Sichuan restaurant Lucky Strike I could easily have made a meal of two smallish dishes: spicy dan dan noodles with ground peanuts, and the tender pork and cabbage jiaozi dumplings in spicy, delectably oily sauce. Together they're $8, but only during happy hour.


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Last year the well-known 43rumors commenter Simon said this about the new Olympus sensor designed for the E-M1II :
Olympus will NOT join the megapix. race. the new sensor will have 18 MP & a new "foil" on the sensor, they call it geomembrane (whatever this means), but the EM-DR (code name for E-M1II) will have a 10 step hires modus to make such fotos with 1/60 sec. out of hand. Great !!!
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Cornerback Jairus Byrd declared for the NFL draft on Thursday but is leaving the door open for a return to the UO football team, athletic departments officials say.
Underclassmen had until Thursday to declare for the draft, and can choose to withdraw through the weekend. Byrd is declining comment on his decision until after the deadline to withdraw passes, signalling that he has yet to finalize his decision.
Byrd took the step Thursday of formally submitting paperwork to the NFL regarding his intent to enter April�s draft. He would become the seventh player to leave the Ducks a year early for the draft if he doesn�t withdraw.
Safety Patrick Chung declared for the 2008 draft, but then took advantage of the three-day safety net and returned to Oregon for his senior year.
A first-team all-Pac-10 selection this past fall, Byrd had a career-high 83 tackles with five interceptions in 2008. He was also the Ducks� primary punt returner, with a game-changing, 87-yard touchdown at Purdue among his 26 returns for 320 yards.
Second-string cornerbacks Talmadge Jackson III and Willie Glasper would likely be the top candidates to replace Byrd with the starting defense should he leave. The Ducks are known to be recruiting at least one junior college cornerback, Rudell Crim, a four-star prospect who is also considering Arkansas and South Florida, according to Rivals.com.
Crim was a teammate in junior college of defensive end Zac Clark, who signed with the Ducks in December and is enrolled for winter quarter. A third player from Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kan., receiver Tyrece Gaines, is also a UO recruit.
A three-year starter, Byrd has 17 career interceptions, one off the UO record held by George Shaw (1951-54). Byrd tied Jake Leicht (1945-57) for second on the career list with his interception in Oregon�s Holiday Bowl win over Oklahoma State on Dec. 30.
Byrd entered the UO starting lineup in the third game of the 2006 season, following an injury to Jackie Bates. He has gone on to start 37 straight games, 35 of them across from classmate Walter Thurmond III, who also explored the idea of leaving early but decided to return for his senior year.
Byrd, 6-feet and 208 pounds, is a native of Clayton, Mo. His father, Gill, is an assistant coach with the NFL�s Chicago Bears.
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Martin said Thursday the interview �went well� and he was awaiting an offer from the Ducks. He also interviewed with New Mexico officials to coach quarterbacks there, he said.
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Every two years, more than 400 tons of equipment is transported from OMEGA's Swiss headquarters to the grounds of the Olympic Games.
OMEGA has a long history with the Olympics. Dating back to the Games of the 10th Olympiad in Los Angeles in 1932, OMEGA has provided everything from mechanical chronographs to advanced camera technology in order to record the most precise times. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, OMEGA contributed more than 450 official timekeepers, 850 volunteers, and close to 200 kilometers of timekeeping-related cabling, all in the pursuit of accuracy.
There's even an OMEGA Olympic Collection—a collection of watches largely inspired by the Olympic Games. For the 2016 Olympics, OMEGA has introduced a new "Rio 2016" collection, with three exciting new takes on its most popular watches:
- The Seamaster Diver 300m "Rio 2016," which has a wave pattern dial and colorful bezel
- The Seamaster Bullhead "Rio 2016," which features a design and color scheme inspired by the Olympic Rings
- The Speedmaster Mark II "Rio 2016," which features bronze, silver and gold subdials to represent the Olympic medals
With the 2016 Olympics on our doorstep, we've taken a look at the history of OMEGA and the Olympic games. From stopwatches to ultra-accurate speed skating time technology, join us as we look at OMEGA's contributions to the Olympics from 1932 to 2016.
1932: The OMEGA Olympics Partnership Begins
OMEGA first served as the official timekeeper of the Olympics in 1932. Hosted in Los Angeles at the peak of the Great Depression, the 1932 Olympics were a much smaller event than in the previous years—due to the immense cost, many athletes simply couldn't afford to attend.
Despite the poor attendance, OMEGA provided outstanding timekeeping. The company used 30 chronometer certified mechanical chronographs to record events, providing timekeeping precise to a fifth of a second.
OMEGA again used mechanical chronographs to record times at the 1936 Olympics (the 1940 and 1944 Olympics, due to be held in Tokyo and London, were canceled due to World War II) before introducing new technology at the 1948 games.
1948: Cellular Photoelectric Eye, or "Photosprint"
OMEGA's mechanical chronographs recorded accurate time, but they had one weakness: due to the need to be operated manually by a timekeeper, there was a risk that a slow button push could result in an inaccurate time.
For the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, OMEGA used a new proprietary technology, at the time called the cellular photoelectric eye. Eventually known as the "Magic Eye" or "Photosprint," the technology used a camera to record the exact time at which athletes crossed the finish line.
With its new technology, OMEGA improved its timing accuracy from a fifth of a second, which was the limit of its mechanical chronographs, to 1/100th of a second, allowing for significantly more accurate timekeeping.
1956: The Swim-O-Matic
In 1956, OMEGA started work on the Swim-O-Matic: an automatic timing system that used the force of a swimmer touching the ends of a swimming pool to record times without the need for a timekeeper.
The first iteration of the device, which was called the Swim-Eight-O-Matic, was used at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Over the next two decades, OMEGA continually improved the Swim-O-Matic, reducing its weight from 150 kg to just 1.2 kg for the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
2012: Pressure-Sensitive Starting Blocks
For the 2012 Olympics in London, OMEGA introduced another innovation: pressure-sensitive starting blocks, which use hidden sensors to detect false starts and ensure no athlete gains an unfair advantage at the beginning of a race.
2016 and Beyond
As OMEGA prepares to host the 2016 Olympics, the company has spared no expense providing the IOC with the best equipment and personnel. More than 250 timekeepers will record athletes at the games, using an estimated 200 tons of precise timekeeping equipment.
Today, OMEGA's timekeeping technology is more advanced than ever. In place of chronographs and devices like the Swim-O-Matic, OMEGA uses thousands of cameras to photograph events, allowing for timing to an accuracy of 1/10,000th of a second.
As finishes get closer and records get tighter, OMEGA's precise timekeeping is more important than ever. Expect to see OMEGA record plenty of new records—whether Olympic or world records—as this year's games begin in Rio de Janeiro.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Easter sewing
Look what bloomed while I was out to Easter lunch Sunday :)
What do you cook for your in-laws, or company in general? I have a habit of cooking something new, something I've never tried before. Sometimes it is a total flop. But even when it isn't, an unfamiliar recipe under pressure can be stressful, you know? I usually kick myself a dozen times over and vow not to put myself through that again. And then I do. I suppose the reason I search out new foods for special occasions is that our usual fare is rather dull. I have better odds of getting dinner into the kids if it is simple food. :)
Well, this weekend I did kind of the same thing, but in front of my sewing machine instead of the stovetop. You see, I decided to bring a hostess gift for my Sister-in-law to Easter lunch. Instead of flowers, I decided to sew her a little zippered pouch.
I'd never sewn one before, or any zipper at all. I bought the fabric and zipper Saturday afternoon and spent Sunday morning sewing. This is what I came up with:
It turned out fairly well I think, although I had my doubts for a little bit. See, the directions called for a zipper foot, but somehow mine is missing. I can't think what could have happened to it, I've never even used it. So I made do with my walking foot, but the zipper pull knocked everything out of kilter when I had to stitch beside it.
I had a teensy bit of trouble when I didn't follow directions, and used too small a seam allowance. Oops.
The corners on either side of the zipper are a bit odd. There were openings on both sides of the zipper, because of the wrong seam allowance, that I had to hand stitch closed. Oh, well, my sister-in-law liked it, and I'm planning to give it another go when I locate my zipper foot. And I'll follow directions this time :) If you're interested, I used a tutorial from Kelbysews. And just to be clear, all problems I had were my own creation, the tutorial was great.
I love this picture :)
As for Easter lunch, I decided to ask the kids what they wanted me to bring - corn on the cob and ants on a log. Nice and simple. :)
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Liberal Political Donors
By Paul Barbagallo
As the Bush administration continues to inspire fear in the hearts of America's liberals—enough to get them to ink up a fat check to the democratic cause of their choice—the albatross of characterizing this donor market persists for left-wing fund-raisers.
Unlike conservatives, who are typically affluent, family-oriented, well-educated and suburban, liberals are more pervasive throughout society, thus difficult to encapsulate with a quick snapshot.
"For the most part, the conservative donor market is a very cut and dry group of individuals. The liberal market [however], is very large and very hard to pinpoint," avows Bart Loring, president and founder of Loring Direct Response, a list brokerage and management firm based in New City, NY. Loring's company manages Leading American Liberal Donors, a file of individuals who have donated to a wide range of liberal causes including humanitarian, ecological and political appeals. "[Liberals] could be urban, suburban or exurban. You really can't compartmentalize them."
Even age is difficult to generalize, Loring asserts. There are young executives fresh out of college as well as slightly older, moderate liberals. And one cannot forget the vintage New Left liberals—the imaginative dissidents, flower-children and anti-war activists left over from the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
What They Stand For
Direct mail authority Ed Burnett has always maintained that some fund raising, for given objectives, must operate within a distinctly segmented marketplace.
Such is the case for mailers to liberal lists, who chart the territory from middle-of-the-road to extreme left on the political spectrum. And once specific ideologies are fleshed out, the target segment grows finer.
"Activity" and "single issue" lists—files that contain activists for specific liberal causes—will help find donor prospects that are germane to a given target group.
An example is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) membership file, managed by American List Counsel.


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Hey guys, if anyone is looking around for people to play Overwatch with (PC only), feel free to use this thread. You can leave your Battlenet ID here and make some friends while you're at it :)
Do enjoy the new game modes (Deatchmatch & Team Deathmatch) that's already available. It's pretty easy to get those 3 weekly loot crates in Deathmatch :P
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Coach Caliendo in Rome, Italy for the World Baseball Softball Confederations (WBSC, governing body of the sports worldwide) Tournament Committee meetings. Coach Caliendo has served on the committee over 18 years. During the time in Rome, he interviewed two of his close friends and former national team coaches from Canada and Italy, Jim Baba (Canada) and Giuseppe (Beppe ) Guilizzoni (Italy). Both serve on the tournament committee for the WBSC. Prior to his meetings coach Caliendo spent time in Nettuno, Italy working with coaches and players.
They sit down at the hotel in Rome and discussed managing national teams in international competition, the difference then and now in players, baseball development in each country, the importance of coaches development and so much more.
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www.baseball.ca Baseball Canada
www.fibs.it. Italian Baseball Federation
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Jim Baba, Executive Director Baseball Canada
Jim Baba has been active with Team Canada for many years. Baba was the Parks and Recreation Director in Kindersley, Saskatchewan (his hometown) for nine years after college. He was the Director of Operations for Baseball Saskatchewan for 10 seasons and was with the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau for nine years. He managed Team Canada in the 1998 Baseball World Cup and 2005 Baseball World Cup and has also coached for the team (1991 Pan American Games, 1993 World University Championship and 1994 Baseball World Cup). He became Canada's Manager of Baseball Operations in 2000 and has also served as Director General since 2000 (he is still in that role as of December 2008). Currently Director of the WBSC Tournament Committee.
Beppe Guillizioni, Former National Team Coach for Italy
Giuseppe Guilizzoni has managed two different countries on the international stage.
Guilizzoni was born in Rome but raised in Milan. He played for Milano in the 1960s. He was 6 for 56 with 6 walks in 1960 and 6 for 51 with 12 walks and 8 steals in 9 tries. After not playing in '62, he was 3 for 33 with 8 walks in 1963 and an incredible 0 for 30 (with 8 walks) in 1964. In 1965, he improved to .169/.210/.189, followed by .127/.216/.139 with 10 steals in 11 attempts in 1966. Overall, he produced at a .114/.237/.120 clip in 110 games, with 46 steals in 55 tries. Playing mostly second base, he fielded .893.
Guilizzoni managed the Italian national team in the 1980 Amateur World Series (5-6) and 1981 European Championship (a Silver Medal). He later led the Spanish national team in the 1988 Baseball World Cup, their first Baseball World Cup. He later served as Director of Little League Baseball's Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
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GS1000 cafe tank
Hi all, does anyone know a aftermarket cafe tank that will fit a GS1000N, ive been searching forever and cant find anything that will fit this frame . Thanks for your help
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Great bike with a tough engine but it's easy to see why there were no tanks offered because the market is so small and it's not a sportbike.
Maybe someone on the https://thegsresources.com/ forum found one that fits without too much work, but if not you might find a steel tank you like better then modify the tunnel or mounts.
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If ya cut the bottom out of the GS tank you can weld what ever on top. I'v got a slightly eccentric friend that put a BMW toaster tank on a Moto Guzzi bottom for his 850 Lemans. Well maybe a lot more than slightly eccentric.
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(not my tank, just an example off of the 'net)
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