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What clients are reporting about
by Bill Douglas and SMARTaiChi (Stress Management And Relaxation Technology)
Contact: 1-913-486-8526, email: email@example.com or email@example.com
Thank you so much for coming to Quintiles today... the glowing comments I have rec'd should make you feel great!!
I'm not sure the last time I was involved in a project that received this much positive feedback so fast.
Molly, Quintiles, Inc.
Comments Received:
"I can't believe the difference a one hour
presentation class could make."
"I thought the Tai Chi class today was very relaxing and refreshing. My whole body felt light and tingly afterwards, and my mind got a much needed break from the fast-paced environment at work. This is exactly what a busy organization like Quintiles needs to keep their employees healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
I think it would be WONDERUL if Bill could teach weekly classes at Quintiles. I'll definitely be there!"
"I really enjoyed today's Tai Chi/Qigong class. I came to class with a headache that had lasted a couple of days. After class the headache was gone and I felt relaxed and refreshed."
"I wanted to thank you for arranging for Bill Douglas to present the Stress Relief workshop using Tai Chi & Qigong. I can't believe the difference a one hour presentation class could make. I noticed I actually felt lighter when I was walking and it felt like I could actually feel my joints moving.
I know this sounds strange but since I've had my hip and knee problems I never feel my joints moving when I walk. I also noticed I could feel my shoulders start to tense up because they've been in that position for so long but at least now I was aware of it and could let them relax again.
I was able to breathe in more deeply than I have been able to do for months because of my allergy induced asthma. I swear during the breathing exercises I could actually feel my lungs open up and I feel more alert and not as tired as I was starting the day."
"As a real amateur, I really enjoyed learning about Tai Chi & Qigong. I can't wait to share this with my family.
I also appreciated Bill's sense of humor during his presentation. Bill's relaxed approach was very welcomed!"
"Thank you for coordinating and setting up that class for us today. I really enjoyed it ... I thought Bill was an effective instructor so I would definitely be interested in taking a class from him again."
"Molly, I really enjoyed the brief introduction into Tai Chi & Qigong. It was my first exposure to this and I enjoyed it a lot. I already believe in mediation and I already listen to a CD a night in bed. I have no knowledge of the breathing techniques and really felt this short exposure made a difference. If a class could be held during our daytime hours instead of afterhours I would be inclined to participate. At $5 a class it would be affordable for me. I will look forward to any information on a class here. Thank you for taking the time to make these arrangements today."
"It was a great class! Please let me know if we will be having a class here at Quintiles because I definitely want to sign up. I like the idea of a lunch class because I can see going back to work energized and able to work more efficiently. Any day but Monday would work for me."
"I thought it was great to relax & do the breathing exercises. I think it is something that would definitely help me. I am already one of these "all natural" people and I think if I focused & practiced on it more; it could be very beneficial for me."
"I appreciate Quintiles bringing in Alternative health choices. I am a big fan and follower of complementary practices. I would take advantage of the Tai Chi classes if they were brought here. Thank you!"
To: Bill Douglas, [SMARTaichi]
On behalf of Yellow Roadway Corporation, and the employees of its Overland Park campus, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your facilitation of the August 18, 2005 "Relaxation Therapy with Tai Chi and Qigong" lunch and learn.
The content you presented was insightful and relevant. Participants were engaged and expressed high levels of satisfaction in post session feedback. You demonstrated subject matter expertise and your delivery of the content was impressive.
Thanks for allocating the time, your enthusiastic delivery, and professional courtesy. We, at Yellow Roadway, look forward to future sessions.
Take care and thanks again for a "job well done."
George A. Allin III
Yellow Freight Transportation
Director of Training & Development
10990 Roe Avenue
Overland Park, Ks
Other corporations, national and local health institutions, and city governments,
Bill Douglas, SMARTaichi presenter has presented for:
The National Parkinson's Foundation
The National Council on Aging
Fibromyalgia International Coalition
ALS Association
Sprint Corporation
Hallmark Inc.
Black & Veatch International Engineering
Associated Wholesale Grocers
KC Art Institute
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Folsom Maximum Security Prison - California
Jackson County Court System's Drug Rehabilitation Program
Hays Medical Center
Kansas University School of Medicine
University of Missouri's Program for Learning Disabled
Research Medical
American Society of Acupuncturists
American Qigong Association
World Qigong Federation
National Qigong Association
Research Medical Hospitals
St. Josephs Hospital
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Medical Center of Independence
City of Overland Park
City of Shawnee
City of Grandview
City of Blue Springs
City of Olathe
City of Kansas City / Jackson County Drug Rehabilitation Program
City of Bonner Springs
Bill Douglas offers Mind-Body training for
health & stress management for children,
and public education. He also consults
to train adults/teachers to work with children.
A testimonial on Bill's work with children:
Dear Bill,
What a marvelous gift you gave to our children with your peaceful & loving demeanor and your teaching of Tai Chi techniques.
It was a pleasure to all to have your working with our kids in this way. The program was especially impressive.
Thank you !
-- Healthy Kids Program,
Kansas City, Kansas
Click below for Bill's Qigong for Children CD Program:
Best-selling Tai Chi author, Bill Douglas's, Tai Chi Meditation Program is world acclaimed!
NEW 8 week Thursday Evening's 8 week sessions begin THIS WEEK!
City of Leawood Community Center (Roe & Town Center Drive)
Call 913-663-9154 to reserve your spot today
NEW Saturday Morning 8 week session begins THIS WEEK at beautiful
City of Shawnee Civic Centre (Johnson Dr. & Pflumm) Saturday mornings (9:30 am to 11:30 am)!
Call 913-631-5200 to reserve your spot today
TO BE ADDED TO OUR EMAIL "CLASS REMINDER LIST" email us at email@example.com
2 NEW TAI CHI & DEEP QIGONG MEDITATION CLASSES KC/JC AREA begin every 8 weeks
8 week session CLASSES STARTING SOON with internationally best selling Tai Chi author,
and the 2009 Inductee to the Internal Arts Hall of Fame!
Bill was commissioned to create Prevention Magazine's Tai Chi Tutorial (see article to your right).
See video ...
PBS affiliate KCPT TV's coverage of amazing health benefits Bill's Tai Chi Meditation program has had on participants
BILL's CLASSES INFO:
NEW Saturday Morning 8 week session begining soon at beautiful
City of Shawnee Civic Centre on Saturday mornings (9:30 am to 11:30 am)!
* GORGEOUS SATURDAY MORNING LOCATION - Ceiling to floor windows on 3 walls overlooking a wooded pond!
Tai Chi Long Form and Deep Qigong Meditation Classes - Saturday Mornings, 9:30 to 11 am (often a bit longer, til 11:30) at Shawnee Civic Centre (Johnson Drive & Pflumm, just off 435 on Johnson Drive). Call 913-631-5200 for start dates & to enroll
NEW Thursday Evening 8 week session beginning soon at City of Leawood Community Center (Roe & Town Center Dr.) on Thursday Evenings! (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm)
* Tai Chi Short Form & Qigong Meditations - Thursday Evenings, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (City of Leawood, near Roe & I-435). Call City of Leawood to enroll 913-339-6700 for dates. Email email@example.com, w/ Add to KC in subj. line of email for newsletters updates.
Questions about the coming classes? Call 913-648-2256 or email email@example.com
"I have taken some other Tai Chi classes locally, but you have raised the bar on the standard of the art. No one else can compare to you as far as I am concerned."
-- Patricia F. Cass
Video Other Testimonials from Bill's students
View this powerfully moving video (left) of those who've experienced profound health improvements in Bill Douglas's KC/JC area Tai Chi & Qigong classes.
Inspiring! Moving! Tremendously hopeful stories
from the heart.
Harvard Medical School's recently released Guide to Tai Chi mentions SMARTaichi instructor, Bill Douglas's tai chi and qigong educational work in Kansas City. See Prevention Magazine article to the right, mentioning Bill's work as well.
Below is a 435 South Magazine article on Bill's Johnson County classes, and how amazingly effective they can be . . .
See this month's article on the healing power of Bill's T'ai Chi & Qigong classes in the 435 South Magazine (below) Prevention Mag. (right)
Bill Douglas was the 2009 Inductee to the Internal Arts Hall of Fame in New York, and is the Tai Chi Expert for best selling naturopathic physician, DrWeil.com, website.
Bill is the author of this #1 best selling Tai Chi & Qigong book. He was commissioned by Prevention Magazine to create a Tai Chi tutorial for their December 2010 issue. He's been a source for The New York Times; Reader's Digest; The Wall Street Journal; Xinhua News Agency, and was a contributing author to Qigong for Life.
Bill received the highest awards from the National Qigong Association (Minnesota), the World Congress on Qigong (San Francisco), and the National Tai Chi Chuan Federation in Los Angeles.
Scroll down for more of Bill's international awards & corporate stress class.
Mind-Body, Well-Being Health & Home Products from SMARTaichi.com
SMARTaichi.com has been in business for over 15 years, with complete customer satisfaction. Official World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
Bill Douglas's National and International Presentations:
Bill has presented for the National Council on Aging, the Parkinson's Foundation's National Conference, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and was one of a handful of mind-body instructors to be invited to present at the National Institute of Health's first scheduled Mind-Body Week. He's been a source for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Prevention Magazine, Reader's Digest, BBC World Radio, Xinhua News, & The South China Morning Post.
He's also presented internationally.
To book Bill Douglas for a keynote presentation on mind-body sciences for national and world health,
or for Tai Chi or Qigong symposiums:
Call 913-648-2256
or email email@example.com
Can't make
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Perfect for Beginners & Seniors
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online, or call us at: 913-648-2256
World's Top Tai Chi Experts LOVE Bill Douglas's Best-Selling Tai Chi & Qigong Book!
"Sometimes Chinese culture can be difficult to explain. Sifu Bill Douglas successfully uses American culture to explain the art of T'ai Chi Chuan. He simplifies difficult concepts, making them easier to understand. This book takes the best parts of T'ai Chi and makes them understandable [to Westerners] without requiring a grounding in Chinese culture and history."
Sifu Yijiao Hong, USA All-Tai Chi Grand Champion and USA Team member; Certified International Coach and Judge, International Wushu Federation
"Douglas has achieved for QiGong what Apple did for the computer. He's brought it to the people … great place to start for beginners. … Teachers may also find this an excellent manual 'on how to explain these concepts to the general public…'"
R. Poccia, Qigong instructor, Beyond Anonymous, San Francisco
"Visionary! If you only buy one book on T'ai Chi, then this is the book. This book is all you ever needed to know to change your life. I have taught T'ai Chi for several decades myself, yet I have now read Bill's book from cover to cover seven times, and still get something new from it each time."
Dr. Michael Steward Sr., D.MA, Ph.D., MA, Senior Coach for Team USA, Inductee of the World Sports Medicine and World Martial Arts Hall of Fame
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March for Babies
Hundreds of families and business leaders will join together April 20 in the March of Dimes annual March for Babies — the nation's oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. The walk will take place at Lamar University and will start in a field between Brooks-Shivers Hall and the John Gray Center, 855 E. Florida Ave. in Beaumont. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the 3-mile walk kicking off at 10 a.m. To register for the event, visit www.marchforbabies.org or call (409) 242-6656.
"It's like a big party," said Donna Blanchette, division director at the March of Dimes Southeast Texas Division. "It's a celebration for raising dollars. There will be children's activities — face paintings, bounce houses and a bean bag toss — and different stage entertainment as well."
The highlight of the event, however, is the walk itself, Blanchette said. Last year around 1,200 people turned out for the march, which raised $230,000.
"The goal last year was $215,000, so we exceeded last year," she said. "This year the goal is $250,000."
The money raised by the event helps support prenatal wellness programs, research grants, newborn intensive care unit (NICU) family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies.
"The majority goes towards our local programs and education," Blanchette said. "We give grants to organizations that work with moms and babies. We've given grants to St. Elizabeth and Baptist hospitals. They do the March of Dimes 'Becoming a Mom' prenatal classes."
Becoming a Mom is a prenatal education program created for pregnant women. The information is designed to improve participants' chances of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Classes serve as a source of social support for the women and allow them the opportunity to connect with other mothers in a similar situation, according to March of Dimes literature.
With classes such as these, the March of Dimes is helping to prepare women for motherhood, Blanchette said. The nonprofit is also stressing the importance of allowing babies to fully develop in the womb, which Blanchette said is vital.
"Our biggest push right now is preterm birth," she said. "Anytime a baby is born early, their chances of survival are less or they're going to experience some type of birth defect. We're really pushing that doctors should not deliver a baby prior to 39 weeks unless it is absolutely necessary."
According to the March of Dimes website, babies need 39 weeks to develop before birth for the following reasons:
• Important organs, like brain, lungs and liver, get the time they need to develop.
• The baby is less likely to have vision and hearing problems after birth.
• He or she has time to gain more weight in the womb. Babies born at a healthy weight have an easier time staying warm than babies born too small.
• Babies can suck and swallow and stay awake long enough to eat after their births. Babies born early sometimes can't do these things.
Premature birth is the most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today. It affects nearly half a million babies each year, including 1 of 8 in Southeast Texas. This past November, the March of Dimes issued its annual Premature Birth Report Card, giving the nation a C and Texas the grade of D.
"People have gotten to a point where they want to have a baby when it is convenient," Blanchette said. "They schedule all these early C-sections. That's one reason why the premature rate is so high. We have a lot of work to do. We've got to really push education."
This education is made possible by the funds raised by the participants of the March for Babies walk, Blanchette said. Walk teams are formed by corporations and families.
"Family teams are the heart of our event," the March of Dimes website states. "Made up of family members and friends, they walk to celebrate, honor or remember the little ones who have touched their lives. Everyone has their own story, but each shares the same goal — stronger, healthier babies.
"More than 20,000 companies big and small participate in March for Babies each year. From senior management to individual team members, everyone can feel good about helping babies."
The HEB corporate team, which raised $15,448 at the 2012 march, will be participating again this year. Martha Araujo-Barrera, from HEB Public Affairs, said that the company supports March of Dimes not only because of its educational programs but also because the nonprofit is a big part of the lives of so many HEB employees.
"We've raised $2.38 million as a company for March of Dimes since 2005," Araujo-Barrera said. "It's important for us because we have a lot of partners, which are employees, who have needed March of Dimes or have family members who have been touched by premature birth and we want to help those partners out any way we can. By helping March of Dimes, we are helping our partners have a better life for their children. It touches all of our lives in one way or another."
HEB is one of many sponsors for this year's March for Babies. Others include the Previty Clinic, Wells Fargo, SETMA and SETX OBGYN.
The March of Dimes, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
Kevin King can be reached at (409) 832-1400, ext. 225, or by e-mail at kevin [at] theexaminer [dot] com.

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Mike D'Antoni hobbled to his first news conference as the Lakers' coach. He used a crutch on his left side, still recovering from knee-replacement surgery.
He finished a distant second to Phil Jackson in the popular vote among Lakers fans, but he wasn't the one receiving an awkward midnight rejection call from General Manager Mitch Kupchak on Sunday.
"We're built to win this year. This is not a project," D'Antoni said Thursday about his new team. "We have a window."
It's a tiny one, with an aging roster and thinning patience among fans who expected a roaring start, not a 3-5 record and sagging offense.


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IMPACT (University Leadership Council)
IMPACT (University Leadership Council): a committee of past student leaders from various leadership groups on campus that wish to impact and encourage the current student leaders serving AU.
- Came into existence in 2003.
- Due to a need to have an impact in the lives of student leaders.
- Took form in the Department of Student Life as the need arose for student leadership connection.
- Composed of student leaders who have served in various leadership positions in the past and who wish to serve other student leaders.
- Christ-like Service - The ULC plans two to three Student Leadership events per semester and is committed to being prayer warriors for active student leaders.
- Creative Encouragement - This ranges from planning events to direct means of encouragement that meet the needs of various staffs and individuals.
- Authentic Relationships - ULC events provide a connection point between student leaders from various staffs, as well as a time to commemorate student leaders. The ULC is also conscious about providing purposeful relationship construction among Student Leadership as a whole.
- To continue to mold and expand to fit the needs of those in student leadership.
- To bring encouragement and refreshment to student leaders.
- To provide an opportunity for connection and relationship building between ULC members & student leaders, and most importantly in the strengthening and pursuit of a relationship with Jesus Christ.


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OAKLAND — An Oakland man was killed and his wife was injured when their car collided with a big-rig Tuesday night on Interstate 880.
The man was identified by the Alameda County Coroner's Office on Wednesday as Sean Douglas Alberts, 47, of Oakland. He was the passenger in the couple's 1993 Honda Civic, which collided with a 2007 Freightliner tractor-trailer. Alberts was prounounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver was not injured and stayed on the scene and cooperated with the California Highway Patrol, said CHP spokesman Officer Sean Wilkenfeld.
Michele Bunker-Alberts, 46, was taken to Highland Hospital — where she works — with minor injuries. Her condition was not immediately available Wednesday.
Bunker-Alberts, a nurse practitioner at the center, coordinates lactation program and the pediatric obesity-prevention program and works in other areas of the hospital, according to an online profile.
A spokesman at Holy Names University in Oakland said Douglas Alberts was a sports psychologist for the campus basketball team and was also studying at John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill.
The couple married in 2011 and have three children, according to information online.
The wreck happened at 9:04 p.m. Tuesday in the northbound lanes of I-880 near 10th Avenue in Oakland after the Honda collided with the side of the big-rig and was then partially pinned under the big-rig, said Wilkenfeld.
Bunker-Alberts was extricated from the car and taken to Highland Hospital, the CHP reported.
The big-rig driver remained at the scene and cooperated with CHP officers, Wilkenfeld said.
Lanes were closed until about 10:40 p.m.
The collision remains under investigation by the CHP. Anyone with information should call the CHP at 510-450-3821.
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The real issue here is that the media outlets are only taking advantage of our own bias so that they do not have to do any actual investigative reporting.
Let's face it, all the various mobile platforms have strengths and weaknesses. The platform you pick SHOULD be based solely on "best fit" criteria for your needs but for most of us this rarely happens. Humans are too easily distracted by "pretty shiny things" and therefore don't always make rational decisions based on needs. We are far too visual for that.
When using a Brand X mobile OS, can you honestly say that you could not use Brand B just as effectively? We've been brainwashed to not even consider the alternative.
The good folks at Apple, AppleInsider, and even MacRumours need to remember that Apple did not invent the touch-screen smartphone. Apple only made it more user-friendly for the masses.
Technology evolves and our expectations evolve with it. Most of us just keep drinking the Kool-aid dished out by our favorite hardware provider and fawn over their latest offerings like it's all that there is.


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Fox network, along with American Idol producers have come out swinging against new reports that the AI finale voting was rigged.
If you haven't heard by now, the NY Times reported that AT&T provided phones for free text-messaging services at two Allen parties in Arkansas on the night of the finals. Citing sources, The Times reports that AT&T reps showed party-goers how to "power text" – cast 10 votes at the touch of a button, which violates show rules.
So basically we are all suppose to get all up in arms over what amounts to probably about a few hundred votes or less than .000000001% of the total votes? Newsflash to NY Times, the total votes from the Idol finale amounted to tens of millions. And numerous reports have pointed out that the voting was not even close at all. Kris Allen won by a large margin, thus making these reports even more ridiculous.
The full statement given by Fox and AI producers is below –
"Fox and the producers of American Idol are absolutely certain that the results of this competition are fair, accurate and verified. Kris Allen is, without a doubt, the American Idol. We have an independent third-party monitoring procedure in place to ensure the integrity of the voting process. In no way did any individuals unfairly influence the outcome of the competition."


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2010: Two-year letterwinner and a team captain … expected to compete for the starting nod at defense again this spring.
2009: Started all 18 games as a member of the defensive unit that ranked fourth in Division III, allowing an average of just 7.56 goals per game … was fifth on the team with 25 ground balls … also forced six turnovers and won two draw controls.
2008: Was sidelined during her sophomore season due to a knee injury.
2007: Saw action in 14 games during her rookie year, helping the defense lead the country in goals-against average (4.82) ... snared 13 ground balls and caused six turnovers.
High School: Played lacrosse, field hockey and basketball, earning four varsity letters in each at North Harford ... led the lacrosse team to a county title in 2006 ... two-time US Lacrosse Academic All-American.
Personal: Father, Wayne, played lacrosse at the University of Maryland ... ODAC scholar-athlete … business administration and studio art double-major.


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Eric Avila of Southern Oregon has been selected as the NAIA National Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week and Darien Moore of Concordia (Ore.) has been named the NAIA National Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Avila and Moore were selected based on their performances from March 31-April 6.
Avila, a senior from Chula Vista, Calif., won the 5,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational on April 4 in Stanford, Calif. He outpaced the 22-man field in the top heat, defeating Nick Happe of NCAA Division I Notre Dame (Ind.) by a half second with a time of 13:43.05. In the process, Avila broke his own school record by nearly 20 seconds and recorded the top collegiate 5,000 meters time at any level this season. Avila, who already owns NAIA individual national championships in cross country and the distance medley relay, currently boasts the top NAIA time in the 800 Meters and the 5 Kilometers, along with the 5,000 Meters.
Moore, a junior from Bakersfield, Calif., placed in three throwing events at the dual meet between Concordia (Calif.) and NCAA Division III Willamette (Ore.) on April 5 in Willamette, Ore. Moore improved on his school record and NAIA-leading distance in the hammer throw, tossing it 6.25 meters (20.51 feet) on his final throw of the competition. In victory, Moore extended his lead over the NAIA's No. 2 hammer thrower to more than seven feet. The NAIA-leader in the shot put recorded a second event win with a throw of 17.86 meters (58.60 feet). Finally, Moore placed second to NAIA-leader and teammate Nate Moses in the discus with a throw of 50.14 meters (164.50 feet). On the year, Moore ranks fourth in the NAIA in the discus.
With Moore's second honor (March 26), Concordia (Ore.) has swept the NAIA National Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week awards through the first four weeks of the season.
For the complete Men's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week calendar, click here.
Track Nominees: Nick Zink , William Woods (Mo.); Cameron Hampton, Missouri Baptist; Avery Hubbard, Tennessee Wesleyan; Matthew Clowes, Concordia (Ore.); Nick Hampton, College of Idaho; Nathan Swanson, Corban (Ore.); Trevor Howard, St. Francis (Ill.); Janis Pastars, Saint Xavier (Ill.); Daniel DeBoni, Huntington (Ind.); Jake Smith, Indiana Wesleyan; Ben Cutler, Carroll (Mont.); John Cartier, Concordia (Neb.); Emory Nash, Dillard (La.); DeMarcus Jackson, Central Methodist (Mo.); Dayshawn Berndt, Baker (Kan.); Ignacio Franco, Missouri Valley; Max Burley, Friends (Kan.); Aaron Potter, Saint Mary (Kan.); Colton McNinch, Southwestern (Kan.); Joe Magana, Sterling (Kan.); Jeremy Johnson, Berea (Ky.); Dylan Cope, Indiana East; Brendan Kelly, Cumberlands (Ky.); Carmetrick Ross, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Jeremy Hornick, Shawnee State (Ohio); Tj Mosbach, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Sam Taylor, William Penn (Iowa); Keonte White, Grand View (Iowa); Tanner Ewing, St. Ambrose (Iowa); Paul Cave, Clarke (Iowa); Niklas Ernst, Valley City State (N.D.); Wayne Hargrove, Huston-Tillotson (Texas); Kenneth Combs, Oklahoma Baptist; David Mountford, Oklahoma City; Durawn Howard, Wayland Baptist (Texas); Antony Kimaiyo, Texas Wesleyan; Keith Johnson, Southern Wesleyan (S.C.); Toren Arnold, Loyola (La.); Jermaine Metz, Belhaven (Miss.); Jordan Travis, Spring Hill (Ala.); Channing Stringer, William Carey (Miss.); Nic O'Neill, USC Beaufort (S.C.); Jon Riley, SCAD Savannah (Ga.); Zachary Kraus, Embry-Riddle (Fla.); Tyler Hollimon, Northwood (Fla.); Kyler Kathman, Southeastern (Fla.); Dontaey Paige, Indiana Tech; Rachel Jerrils, Davenport (Mich.); Logan Moore, Siena Heights (Mich.); Alex Blehm, Davenport (Mich.).
Field Nominees: Stephen Emere, Missouri Baptist; Seth Thompson, William Woods (Mo.); Andrew Johnston, Union (Ky.); Deshawn McCleary, Tennessee Wesleyan; Markus Sanders, Southern Oregon; Ryan Njegovan, St. Francis (Ill.); Kyle Mishler, Goshen (Ind.); Bobby DeVenter, Indiana Wesleyan; Beaugh Meyer, Carroll (Mont.); Zach Lurz, Concordia (Neb.); Kale Wolken, Doane (Neb.); Sean Wilson, Dillard (La.); Nick Homan, Central Methodist (Mo.); Ben Carpenter, Baker (Kan.); Cory Baker, Missouri Valley; Derek Racette, Friends (Kan.); Paul Rotering, McPherson (Kan.); Tevin Webster, Berea (Ky.); Cameron Smoak, Cumberlands (Ky.); Daniel Farris, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Robert Hancock, Shawnee State (Ohio); Phil Stand, Haskell (Kan.); Lance Maxwell, Grand View (Iowa); Cornelius McCastle, William Penn (Iowa); Nathan Stern, Mount Mercy (Iowa); John Ampomah, Wiley (Texas); Caleb Dunn, Oklahoma Baptist; Dominick Watts, William Carey (Miss.); Christian Lynch, Loyola (La.); Joshua Reed, Belhaven (Miss.); Jonathan Moody, SCAD Savannah (Ga.); Kameron Turner, Embry-Riddle (Fla.); Shakil Gause, USC Beaufort (S.C.); Bryan Tirado, Northwood (Fla.); Darryl Marlow, Indiana Tech; Gauge Aebersold, Siena Heights (Mich.); Mike Carey, Davenport (Mich.).
2014 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week (Field, Track)
Week 1 (March 19): Nate Moses, Concordia (Ore.); Brad Liston, Shawnee State (Ohio)
Week 2 (March 26): Darien Moore, Concordia (Ore.); Justin Scruggs, Wayland Baptist (Texas)
Week 3 (April 2) : Jordan Reeher, Concordia (Ore.); Kenny Combs, Oklahoma Baptist
Week 4 (April 9): Darien Moore, Concordia (Ore.); Eric Avila, Southern Oregon


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Domonic Brown is here.
The Phillies have called up their top prospect from triple-A Lehigh Valley when they placed centerfielder Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain on his left side.
After Tuesday's game, Victorino was optimistic the injury wouldn't require a trip to the disabled list. But an MRI this morning evidently showed the injury is serious enough.
Brown, 22, has hit .327 with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs in 93 games for triple and double A. He is the top-rated Phillies prospect. Scouts have been impressed with not only Brown's numbers, but also the way he's gone about his business as one of the most visible prospects in the entire minor leagues.
A National League scout told our Bob Brookover on Tuesday that Brown was more than ready to play in the majors.
Brown will wear No. 9 with the Phillies.
The biggest test for Brown will be facing lefthanded pitching in the majors. His first test will be Thursday when Arizona starts Joe Saunders.
The toosly lefthanded outfielder is batting .303 against lefthanded pitching this season with an .881 OPS. But only three of his 20 home runs have come off lefties.
Brown will likely start in rightfield tonight with Jayson Werth shifting to centerfield in Victorino's absense. A few weeks ago, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr said Brown would only come up if he could play every day at the major-league level.
That opportunity has arrived.
Much more to come...


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PCs have changed a lot in the past four decades, but one constant has been the Basic Input/Output System, BIOS, which handles the initialization process at startup and hands off control to the operating system. Pretty much every user is familiar with the BIOS acronym, even if they long ago forgot what the letters stood for. That's about to change. There's a new acronym on the block, UEFI, and it's worth getting to know.
What it is: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface or UEFI, is a boot-level program that will replace BIOS on just about every new system from now on.
Unlike BIOS, which is a set of commands stored inside the firmware of a computer's motherboard, UEFI is actually a program that can reside in non-volatile memory on a motherboard, or a hard drive, or even on a shared network drive.
The UEFI sets up a computer to run, but in a lot of ways it's like an operating system itself. It has a graphical interface that is accessed via the mouse, can run programs from within a shell, and even allows surfing of the Internet if you really want it. UEFI gives a lot of freedom for developers and system designers to perform different tasks at boot up, such as backing up hard drives, running utility programs or even automatically logging into secure government networks. Only after UEFI has completed all of its assigned tasks will it transfer control of a system to the actual OS that will run everything else.
Examples: The reason most people are hearing about UEFI now is that it's a key component to Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. What Microsoft has done with its version of UEFI is to have it reach out to the master boot record on a machine to check if everything is in a pristine state. If any rootkits or malware have messed with the boot drivers, the UEFI will refuse to hand off control to the Windows 8 operating system. So the computer won't fully boot if it's been compromised. Any system that is certified for use with Windows 8 will need to have this feature. Some hardware manufacturers may allow users to disable secure boot as part of the UEFI interface, but it's going to be turned on by default.
Bottom Line: BIOS was great for its day, but not many programs invented the 1970's are still in common use today. It also was unsecured and unchanging, and a favorite target for hackers. UEFI will help to lock systems down while at the same time giving developers and users more control over their computers. And like it or not, it's here now in increasing numbers, and likely to stay for a long time.
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I already have code I have written that allows me to enter any password I want in to the log in prompt (as long as it has logged in previously at least once) and it will be accepted. No changes are made to the HDD or any program files on disk btw so when you reboot the former password is still good and the user has no idea you ever did anything. Having UEFI start the computer is a horrible idea. WHY would you want to allow me to run programs before the computer boots fully? I am doing ALL of this through UEFI and it works on every version of Windows (as long as you have UEFI). Silly MS. Tricks are for kids. Scan the computer for compromise my #$%#.
I have switched from MBR to GPT, hoping to notice performance increase at startup.
Results: Boot time has not changed! 34 seconds in MBR mode and same time in UEFI mode! Why is that?
UEFI is one more step toward perdition -- previous comment was correct: this is another attempt by MS to control peoples property -- also the fact that UEFI is network connected is about the stupidest idea since, well windows 8
one Ballmer + MeTooSoft = Kodak 2.0MeTooSoft want to control Linux - that's all about UEFIThe backdoors still remain
The control age has been gone forever, the solution is ONE and simple open source O.S. common to all so is BIOS MIOS etc, one kind of motherboard one kind of drivers for graphics, communications , gaming and development, memory type ONE and if new ones are invented should be compatible to the previous greed and over profit should end right a way, technology should at human's service.!!!!!!!!
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May 23, 2011 at 9:11 am
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I loved the article in Street Trucks man. That picture of you standing next to it really puts the massiveness of the truck I'm perspective!


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by Susan Mikula Campbell
The Wheatfield Town Board approved its $12.05 million budget for 2013 as expected on Nov. 7.
The board met after the Nov. 8 issue had already gone to press. The budget, which includes a 7.39 percent decrease in the tax levy, can be found on the town's website.
Councilman Gil Doucet thanked Supervisor Bob Cliffe and Budget Director Edward Mongold on putting together a budget with a major tax cut, especially with the increase in school district rates. "This is going to help our taxpayer in the Town of Wheatfield offset that with some left over," Doucet said.
The increase in the town's share of county sales tax revenue due to town population growth was cited as a major reason the town could cut taxes.
Added revenue means that the town can offer a tax cut despite increases in health insurance and retirement plan costs, maintaining library services, bringing back a highway position, plus adding a second Niagara County Sheriff's deputy to cover the town on a full time basis.
In other matters:
•The board approved the hiring of Melissa Germann on a temporary, part-time basis to conduct an equipment inventory/audit of all town equipment, including vehicles.
•The board reappointed Donald Donner to another 5-year term on the Assessment Board of Review.
•On the recommendations of its Blue Ribbon Committee, the board approved the creation of the positions of youth center supervisor and deputy recreation director.
•Ryan Hulub and Kelli Burkholder were hired as lifeguards for the town's family swim program.
•The board ratified the town's Right to Play policy. "Basically, if someone can't afford to play, we would find a way," Cliffe said.
•The next Town Board meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26.


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This week in Island history
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago
From the Newport Journal, July 21, 1911
With practically all the cottages full and a large number at all the hotels, Jamestown is having a good season with the prospects of an unusually lively August.
The large tent on the government reservation at the south ferry, in which Mr. Davis of Narragansett Pier is working on his dirigible balloon Zodiac, attracts much attention from the passengers on the west ferry.
75 years ago
From the Newport Daily News, July 22, 1936
[At the town council meeting] it was voted that the salary of the superintendent of PWA projects be $61 per month. Upon recommendation of Chief of Police Chester J. Greene that the request of the trustees of the Central Baptist Church to rope off Southwest avenue as is necessary to protect passersby by during the removal of the church steeple, be granted.
From the Newport Daily News, July 27, 1936
The girls at the Y.W.C.A. Seaside Camp at Conanicut Park closed a week if activities in camp life and customs. One group made a tour of Newport. Another group went on a boat ride around the island and a third group stayed at camp and enjoyed water sports. A costume party featured many clever and amusing costumes and prizes were awarded. A hike to Jamestown and supper on the beach was held. The campfire program was built around the legends of the stars which were told by several campers.
50 years ago
From the Newport Daily News, July 17, 1961
Arthur J. Myers of 11 Pell St. today lost his $8,242-a-year job as chief of the Jamestown Ferry Division when the state abolished it as an economy move. He has been ferry chief for two years. John F. Boone of Jamestown, operations manager who has been with the ferry for years, will have the responsibility for the ferry operation. He was in charge prior to creation of the new division. The state Public Works Department, which operates the ferry as a state agency, said Myers was dropped as a result of personnel studies.
Camp Seaside, the YWCA camp in Jamestown, will sponsor a carnival July 22 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the camp, which will be open to the public. The attractions will include a fortune teller, fun house, archery, bowling, miniature golf and a snack bar. From the Newport Daily News,
July 19, 1961
Billy Gardner hurled a no-hitter, the first in Jamestown Little League history, as the Tigers whipped the Yankees 22-1 last night. Gardner (6-0) fanned 11 batters and walked only 4. From the Newport Daily News,
July 20, 1961
Construction of the new stationery Brenton Reef Light is now underway and the project is expected to be completed in late October. From the Newport Daily News,
July 22, 1961
Traffic on the Jamestown Bridge during the Music in Newport festival this year was higher by 771 cars than in the same period last year.
25 years ago From the Newport Daily News,
July 18, 1986
(From an advertisement) Summer Music in Jamestown. R.I. Youth Stage Band. Shorby (sic) Hills (sic) Green. Sunday July 20 at 7 p.m. Free Admission. Bring your chair or blanket. From the Newport Daily News,
July 22, 1986
The Town Council, acting as Water and sewer Commissioners Monday night, set down new regulations which break the town into urban and rural water districts.
15 years ago
From the Jamestown Press,
July 18, 1996
Jamestown was spared Bertha's full wrath this past weekend when she passed through as a tropical storm rather than a full-fledged hurricane.
Restrictions limiting residents' outdoor water use to odd or even calendar days are still in effect, despite what seemed like heavy rains from tropical storm Bertha.
(Photo caption) This dilapidated shed was put on public view on the Country Club Golf Course last week to protect a pump that will be used with the new irrigation pond. Neighbors reported it was moved from Ft. Wetherill on a trailer. Eight town employees were seen working on the project, aided by a dump truck and other heavy equipment. The building was reported to be a 50-year-old guard shack, but some observers saw it now as an outhouse and proceeded to decorate it as same. Comments from neighbors ranged from "it is so hideous," to "It's definitely an embarrassment to the town."
10 years ago
From the Jamestown Press,
July 19, 2001
Sitting as the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, the Town Council Monday got an update on the infiltration/inflow study now underway that is the first step in the $5.5 million rehabilitation of the sewage treatment plant Taylor Point.
Even though final registrations have not been tallied, it looks as though this weekend's Save the Bay Swim will hit the largest number of swimmers ever in its 25-year history. (Over 300 swimmers had submitted their registration materials; the previous year had 253 swimmers.)