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His name is George. He's a vice president at Cleveland's Eaton Corp. And he's a recovering alpha exec. It took him three years at Eaton to admit that he had a problem. It took another year for him to commit to doing something about it.
Months of professional probing and coaching later, George T. Nguyen is learning how big a jerk he has been--autocratically dispensing orders through his administrative assistant, for example--and how little loyalty he has inspired. That psychic hurdle cleared, he's starting down the path to becoming a guy you'd actually want to hang out with--and a more effective executive.
Says Nguyen now: "I have to work at this every day, every week, every month, because it's not a natural tendency for me. I'm 45 years old. If I don't make the change now, I won't have the incentive to change."
Going to the Dark Side
You may be wondering when being an alpha exec became enough to warrant an intervention. For generations, after all, alpha characteristics have pretty much been prerequisites for success in American business--and most other endeavors. Are ambition, self-confidence, and competitiveness really so bad, especially when there are billions of dollars and thousands of careers at stake?
The trouble is, there's a dark side to those traits we revere in bosses, a side that many just can't resist. For every bold visionary, there's a Michael Eisner--the alpha boss whose dysfunctional behavior causes disastrous results. Convinced of their greatness, these alphas lapse into arrogance, defensiveness, manipulation, and malevolence, leaving a tangle of confusion and unhappiness.
Enter Worth Ethic, a consulting firm in Austin, which for about $30,000 will put an alpha executive through a rigorous program designed to rein in those unhealthy impulses. The first step is getting the executive to cop to the crime, usually after founder and CEO Kate Ludeman or her husband, Eddie Erlandson, the firm's two coaches, has produced a thick stack of feedback from miserable coworkers. Then they dare the alpha male--or female--to do better.
"They just don't understand that they can be as powerful and as influential with a different approach," says Ludeman. "It's almost like Samson's fear of cutting his hair, a fear that their power and influence is tied to these behaviors."
More Dr. Phil than Deming or Drucker, Worth Ethic's tough love has an uncanny way of getting even the toughest executive's attention. It has also gotten the firm invited into some of the most intimidating executive suites in the world, including those at Dell, eBay, Microsoft, the Pentagon, and, most recently, the front office of the Boston Red Sox.
Maybe that's because Ludeman and Erlandson are all too familiar with what it's like to be intensely driven high achievers. She went from Cotulla, Texas (population 3,000), where her father owned a western-clothing store, to degrees in engineering and psychology and a career as a Silicon Valley HR exec. Says Dell chairman Michael Dell, a Ludeman client since 1995, "Kate's in tune with our culture.
She's very, very frank with us." Erlandson is a Midwestern minister's son who became a vascular surgeon and hospital chief of staff in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and ran 100-mile ultramarathons in his spare time. "He's not shy about. having long productive days," says Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino, whose management team worked with Erlandson following the departure (and eventual return) of star general manager Theo Epstein. They're both energetic, gregarious, and like many alphas, tall--she's 5'10", he's over 6'.
Yet the couple also understands the dangers alphas face. They blame their own impatience, entitlement, and, at times, overweening ambition for the failure of previous marriages. While they haven't slowed down--Worth Ethic will rake in $3 million in fees this year--they work hard to keep their relationship in tune, meditating together on days when they are coaching.
While the "alpha" label is applied liberally these days as a synonym for macho aggression, its actual meaning is much more nuanced. Among chimpanzees, alphas are as likely to use cunning and intellect to get to the top as they are their superior size, and they can be male or female.
In humans, alphas' power is assumed to reside in an innate tendency to lead, whether out of intellect, desire, charisma, or brawn. Alphas are revered for their self-confidence, and wannabes who appear to lack it are mocked. (Just ask Al Gore.)
Ludeman and Erlandson actually share that deference to alphas. They believe that three out of four top executives and half of all middle managers are alphas, and they say non-alphas who aspire to upper management won't get there without adopting at least a few of their traits.
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Last year, though, the couple embarked on a survey of 1,507 businesspeople to better understand the species, ultimately grouping alphas into four categories, each with distinct strengths: Commanders excel at making decisions and winning battles, while Visionaries inspire and motivate toward outsized goals. Strategists are supremely methodical, and Executors are disciplined and relentless. (Their book, based on this research, is due out in October.)
That's the good news. The bad is that each category suffers corresponding weaknesses--and the greater the strength, the bigger the risk that those alter egos will appear. Think of it as a Darth Vader syndrome: Fail to keep the alpha style in check, and Commanders become domineering; Visionaries grow overconfident; Strategists turn smug; and Executors get impatient.
According to Erlandson, alphas get addicted to the adrenaline surges that accompany those excesses, even though they can cloud reality and excuse abuse or manipulation. University of Dayton management professor Dean McFarlin likens alphas to narcissistic bosses he has studied.
"Race cars win races only if you drive them under control," says McFarlin. "After you cross a certain threshold, you crash the car, you kill yourself, you kill your company."
Making the Call
Worth Ethic is typically called in when a CEO recognizes such tendencies in an otherwise promising executive. Nguyen arrived at Eaton in 2001 to head its heavy-duty-truck transmission business after landing three promotions in four years at Honeywell International, known for its rough-and-tumble culture.
But at Eaton, a more collegial, more consensus-driven place, Nguyen was running roughshod over coworkers. Subordinates complained that when they questioned him or made suggestions, he shut them down or went dark. Peers saw his lack of interest in discussing anything but business as a sign of arrogance.
The feedback made little impression on Nguyen, but it was obvious enough to his boss, who urged him for months to call Worth Ethic. Eventually, it became evident to Erlandson that the obliviousness was a by-product of his client's alpha-male doggedness and independence.
At the age of 14, Nguyen and his family were forced to flee Vietnam, eventually landing with other refugees at Camp Pendleton in California, and he has had a survivor's bias toward self-reliance ever since.
Erlandson got Nguyen to open up about his past, then set out to make him a better and more receptive listener. Soon, the coach was accompanying his client to meetings, quizzing him afterward on what had transpired.
He persuaded Nguyen to start explaining decisions to subordinates and submit to some awkward situations, such as emotional "clearing the air" sessions that allowed long-festering gripes to emerge. "It gives people the license to tell me when I do something wrong and correct me," Nguyen says.
In his spare time, Nguyen was coached to practice deep breathing as a means of centering himself, and to reach out and forge some personal relationships at the office. "It's a relief that I can be myself rather than be somebody that I thought I had to be," he says.
Erlandson acknowledges that the techniques he used with Nguyen are "pedestrian"; many would be familiar to anyone who has worked in the corporate world. Take 360-degree reviews: Most executives participate in surveys of management and corporate climate on a regular basis. But Worth Ethic takes the 360 to a whole new level. Feedback typically fills 35 to 40 pages, much of it organized into charts and graphs designed to appeal to analytical and quant-hungry alphas. Reviewing it can take four hours.
Afterwards, executives are expected to commit to making changes that Worth Ethic tracks closely. When Ludeman began working with Michael Dell in the mid-1990s, she heard from some of his subordinates that he didn't seem to appreciate their hard work. So she created an entirely new category on his 360 labeled "appreciation" and then watched to make sure he improved. Later, Ludeman suggested Dell start sharing his 360 feedback with his entire management team and expect subordinates to do the same.
The exercise, painful for Dell and his colleagues at first, has made it impossible for troublesome personality conflicts to fester. "We can talk about things that normally wouldn't get said," Dell says.
Of course, there are also plenty of alpha females who need coaching. They're just different. The survey identified far fewer women than men in the Spock-like Strategist category, and while there were plenty of female Commanders, they were less likely than males to lapse into anger, bullheadedness, or aloofness.
In general, alpha women are also less competitive and more collaborative than their male counterparts, Ludeman says. In fact, many recognize that abrasiveness isn't tolerated in women as it is in men and need coaching before they're comfortable challenging that double standard and showing a harder edge.
For most people, though, the question isn't how not to be an alpha-run-amok, but how to deal with one. Too often, underlings tolerate a bad boss if they believe it will benefit their careers in the long run. "A lot of people like to work for these great intimidators," says Stanford Business School professor Roderick Kramer, who cites Eisner, Miramax founder Harvey Weinstein, and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina as examples. "They know so much, they can teach you so much. They may be really unpleasant, but they have really great insights."
Forget for a second that all three wound up on their butts, or that there's a difference between a tough boss and a belligerent jerk. Good leaders should be tough but nice, Ludeman says, and there's no reason to let yourself be bullied. Just walk away, she counsels--and once tempers have cooled, register your unwillingness to be treated that way. Otherwise, you'll quickly become a regular target.
Often, Worth Ethic will coach coworkers it believes are enabling an alpha's destructive side. "No one has ever screamed at me or raised their voice at me in my whole career," Ludeman says. "I would leave so immediately. I would not tolerate being treated like that." Spoken like a true alpha.


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Now we don't have the old info website for Gn15, unless someone has managed to get it running again, I wonder if we need somewhere to display info, separate from discussion threads. The Trade section was intended to be the place to talk about new products, but anyone new finding us does not have a clear info page telling them about Gn15, and the products available. The trade section was also originally intended for only Gn15, but there is also G9 and O9 now.
I would suggest maybe a new section , with general info, and list of manufacturers. It should be locked, and anyone wanting something added should ask admin. The trade section can still be used for discussion, and feedback.
The new FB page I think might be attracting some attention. Everything helps, but I don't want any mix ups, and misunderstandings.

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From Professionaltips
Hawthorne, Pat. "Succession Planning & Management: A Key Leadership Responsibility Emerges." Texas Library Journal, Spring 2011, p. 8-12. Ladders to Leadership, a multipart site of resources developed by members of the New Members Round Table (NMRT) Self-Study and Resource Allocation Committee, which was charged to create a web site on this topic to coincide with the 2004-2005 NMRT President's theme, "Ladders to Leadership". See especially, Annotated Bibliography of Resources on Leadership.
Rooks, Dana C. "Leadership: Some Personal Thoughts." Texas Library Journal, Spring 2011, p. 14-16.


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A new strategic approach to health for the EU (2008-2013)
A new strategic approach to health for the EU (2008-2013)
A new strategic approach to health for the EU (2008-2013)
This summary has been archived and will not be updated, because the summarised document is no longer in force or does not reflect the current situation.
A new strategic approach to health for the EU (2008-2013)
The present White Paper sets out a new Community health strategy until 2013, which is designed to confront the growing challenges to the health of Europe's citizens, such as population ageing, cross-border health threats or illnesses linked to unhealthy lifestyles. This strategy is also intended to strengthen, in a single strategic framework, Community cooperation in the areas in which the Member States cannot act alone, ensure that health is better understood at European level and worldwide, and secure a bigger role for health in all policies. To this end, the White Paper proposes four principles and three strategic objectives for the coming years.
Commission White Paper of 23 October 2007 'Together for Health: A Strategic Approach for the EU 2008-2013' [COM(2007) 630 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
The area of health is essentially the responsibility of the Member States. The role of the European Union (EU), as laid down in the European treaties, is to undertake measures to supplement the work of the Member States, while providing European added value, particularly with regard to major health threats, issues that have a cross-border or international impact and questions relating to the free movement of goods, services and people.
Accordingly, a cross-sectoral approach is vital and all Community policies must play a role in health protection.
The new strategy set out in the White Paper therefore relates to health in all sectors. It must also, in a single strategic framework, confront the growing challenges for the health of the population, such as demographic changes, pandemics, bioterrorism and illnesses related to unhealthy lifestyles.
The White Paper proposes four principles for the coming years.
Principle I: a strategy based on shared health values
The Commission and the Member States have worked together to develop an approach to EU healthcare systems that is based on common values.
In 2006, the Council adopted a statement on these values, underlining that universality, access to good quality care, equity and solidarity were fundamental.
A new statement on the common values of health policy in the broader sense should be adopted based on this Council statement.
Patients' rights, such as participation in decision making and health literacy, should also be taken into consideration in Community health policy. Consequently, the Commission must support programmes that boost health literacy among different age groups.
Inequalities in the health sector still exist between different Member States and between different regions, as well as worldwide. Life expectancy rates at birth do vary greatly between European countries. Given that reducing inequalities is linked to improving health, the Commission will put forward measures to help reduce these inequalities.
Health policy must be based on the best scientific evidence available. To this end, the Commission must gather comparable data from the Member States. Therefore, a system of health indicators is needed, with common mechanisms for collecting comparable data at all levels.
Principle II: health is the greatest wealth
A healthy population is a prerequisite for economic productivity and prosperity. In fact, life expectancy in good health, i.e. how long the population lives in good health, is a key factor for economic growth.
Spending on health-related problems represents a significant economic burden for society. Therefore, the first priority for health expenditure should be investment in prevention, to protect the general health of the population.
It is not always easy to understand the economic impact of an improvement in health levels or the economic factors linked to health and sickness. The Commission and the Member States must develop a programme of analytical studies of the economic relationships between health status, health investment and economic growth.
Principle III: health in all policies (HIAP)
Health policy is not the only policy of decisive importance in health matters. Other policies, such as environment, research and regional policies, those regulating pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs, those coordinating social security systems and those governing tobacco taxation, play an essential role. Accordingly, synergies must be created between all the sectors that are of vital importance for health.
Health in all policies allows a system of more effective Community action to be put in place.
Globalisation means that the HIAP approach must also be applied to foreign policy, including development and trade.
The Commission and the Member States must therefore ensure that health concerns are better integrated into all policies at Community, Member State and regional level.
Principle IV: strengthening the EU's voice in global health
In order to better protect the health of its citizens and citizens of third countries, the EU must do more to improve health throughout the world. Community actions must not be disassociated from actions taken at a global level.
The EU must therefore consolidate its position within international organisations and strengthen cooperation with its partners.
Finally, it must ensure that health concerns are properly provided for in EU external assistance mechanisms and that international health agreements are implemented, particularly international health regulations.
In addition to these principles, there are three strategic objectives that define Community action in the field of health for the coming years.
Objective I: fostering good health in an ageing Europe
Europe has a low birth rate and people are living longer and longer. In the future, population ageing is bound to lead to a sharp rise in demand for healthcare.
This could push up healthcare spending, but this rise could be halved if people remained healthy as they got older.
The Commission must therefore support appropriate measures to improve the health of older people, active people and children, so as to help the population become more productive and age in good health.
Other measures concerning tobacco, nutrition, alcohol and mental health must also be developed, and new guidelines on cancer screening will be prepared.
Objective II: protecting citizens from health threats
Protecting human health is an obligation in the EU. At Community level, this protection includes scientific risk assessment, preparedness for and response to epidemics and bioterrorism, improving workers' safety and measures concerning accidents.
However, there must be Community cooperation and coordination between the Member States and international actors in order to combat pandemics, biological incidents and bioterrorism.
The impact on public health of new threats, such as those linked to climate change, must also be studied, and the mechanisms for surveillance and response to health threats must be strengthened.
Objective III: supporting dynamic health systems and new technologies
New technologies can improve disease prevention and facilitate patient safety.
A Community framework for safe and high-quality health services is therefore needed and, in particular, measures to support the Member States and regions in managing innovation in health systems.
Implementation mechanism and financing
The Member States must work together closely for the purposes of this strategy. The Commission will therefore put forward a structured cooperation mechanism for implementing the strategy to promote cooperation between the Member States.
This strategy will be financed by the current financial instruments, which expire in 2013.
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And it's getting worse the closer we get to the end of the month. Is this just me, or is the suspense getting to other people as well? Are there any coping mechanisms we can share other than rocking backwards and forwards in a trilobite curl on the ground muttering 'Soooooooooooooon' repeatedly to ourselves? Because I've got that one down pat.
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A Designer ShowHouse will be staged in a magnificent historic mansion built in 1906; Just a little more than an hour from New York City [exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway, south].
The Show will run from May 26 – June 30, 2011. Showrooms representing over twenty well-established interior designers will be on display, including, Jamie Drake, John Ike, Nick Calder, Kerry Delrose, Bjorn Bjornsson, Robert Passal, William McIntosh, S.Y. Interiors, Lee Najman, and Jamie Herzlinger, as well as by Studium Tiles, decorative painters, and landscape designers.
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I previously posted the somewhat controversial post: Email is Not HIPAA Secure. It was an extremely important post and included 54 incredible comments discussing email security and email in how it relates to HIPAA. Today I want to discuss the security issues related to text (SMS) messages.
The short story is: Texting (SMS) is NOT HIPAA Secure
I recently did a focus group to discuss physician communication. At one point I asked how many of them use text messages to communicate with other doctors. All of them acknowledged that they used it and that they were using it more and more. I then asked how many sent PHI (protected health information) in the text messages that they sent. While the response wasn't as strong likely because they knew it was a loaded question, they all acknowledged that PHI was sent by text message all of the time.
One doctor even commented, "They're not going to put us all in jail."
There is some validity to this comment. They're not going to go around like an old school lynch mob putting physicians in jail because they sent some patient information in a text message. Although, that doesn't mean that they couldn't go around handing out hefty fines for HIPAA violations.
Let me be clear that there are secure text message platforms out there. I've actually been thinking about this quite a bit lately since I've been advising a local Vegas Tech iPhone app called docBeat that offers this secure text message functionality for free. In fact, there are quite a few companies that are trying to provide this functionality. Although, I like docBeat because it offers a whole suite of Physician Communication Tools and not just secure text messaging. I think there's value in a doctor only to have to go to one place for all their communication needs. In a future post, I'll do a full write up on what docBeat's offering physicians.
At some point, I think doctors are going to turn the corner and realize that the standard SMS text messaging service that every cell phone has these days is not the right way to communicate. Besides the fact that standard text messaging isn't secured, it's also stored forever on the server of your cell phone service provider. Most doctors likely haven't thought that everything they've sent over text could be brought back to haunt them forever.
Other problems with standard text messaging is that you don't really know what happens with the text message once its sent. Did the text message actually send? Did the person you sent the text message actually receive it? If they received the text message have they read it?
The great thing is that we all finally have realized the value of simple communication with a text message. Now we just need to move to these new secure text messaging platforms that solve the security, reliability and tracking issues with standard text messaging.


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But don't watch it that way, because there are some terrific things happening in this song you need to hear. The first two minutes build tension with chiming guitars and slow vocals, reminiscent of some of the Scottish bands on the Fat Cat label, but at about 2.30, instead of the crashing wall of sound you might expect, the band shift to a really nice prog-riff, like something Robert Fripp might have done on "Larks Tongues in Aspic, Pt. 23". Oh yeah, and then the wall of sound with the beautiful chorus, followed by a bigger wall of sound pounding out the last 30 seconds. Exhilarating.
If you'd like to hear more, you'll have to wait -- but not long. Our Lost Infantry's debut album, The New Art History, will be released by Deep Elm in the US on 14 November. Start saving now.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: A young girl makes a snowman at Highbury Fields on January 6, 2010 in London. Extreme weather warnings have been issued across England as heavy snowfall has caused further disruption on roads and led to the closure of hundreds of schools and airports. According to the Met Office the latest Arctic cold snap forecast has made this Britain's coldest winter for 30 years and residents of counties including Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire have been advised to take action to avoid the worst of the snowfall. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)


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About Activity Data
Successful organisations are increasingly collecting and making use of their activity data. Exploiting your institutions activity data allows you to understand and support your users more effectively and manage your resources more efficiently. Three examples illustrate how you could benefit from exploiting the data
- Identifying and supporting at risk students earlier to reduce the number of students leaving courses or failing can be achieved through understanding patterns of behaviour from the students (eg through the use of the VLE, accessing library resources, attendance data).
- Providing recommendations for resources that support learning and research by using the results of other people's searches that relate to the users' current search.
- Understanding how resources are actually being used so that it becomes possible to plan more effectively.
This web site synthesises the work of the JISC funded activity data programme in order to help you to understand how you might benefit from exploiting activity data. Beyond the benefits it discusses the legal considerations that you need to be aware of (primarily data protection and data licensing) before looking in some detail at how to actually exploit your activity data .
The site also contains a set of guides that provide an overview of particular topics and a set of detailed "recipes" that explain how to undertake some of the detailed technical tasks for particular systems that were used in the projects.
To get an overview you will probably find the following sections most useful.
For a more detailed understanding you will find it useful to additionally look at the following sections:
- Collecting, processing and presenting activity data
- Lessons learnt by the projects
- Licensing and sharing activity data
- Recipes
This online resource was produced by the JISC-funded Activity Data Synthesis Project at the School of Computer Science, University of Manchester. The project team consisted on Tom Franklin, Helen Harrop, David Kay and Mark van Harmelen.
The contents of the web site are licensed under a Creative Commons CC0 'no rights reserved' licence to enable free reuse.
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Earlier this week, BioWare co-founder Dr. Greg Zeschuk popped into a tattoo parlor and got that drawn on him, for life. We assume this was preceded by getting his pledge paddle signed and followed by a 3 a.m. stop at the IHOP where he told everyone he loved them and tried to steal a syrup dispenser.
On the eve of Star Wars: The Old Republic's launch, Dr. Z pledged both Sith and Republic. Either that or he wants to let everyone know he's got moderator status on swtor.com. Pressed by Stephen Totilo as to the authenticity of the ink, Zeschuk says he don't play around. So we'll take his word for it.
Still, video games don't last forever, and there's no guarantee how long BioWare's baby will go. In five, 10 years, Dr. Z may get tired of answering "What the hell does that mean," when he's washing his Camaro in a sleeveless T-shirt. So let's give him something
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Given his history on this, I expect to see at least one entry involving Peter Moore. I have a ton of other ideas, but as they took me 1.7 seconds to think up, I'm sure we'll see all of them without me having to mention them.
You know the rules: The 20 best will get rounded up and published at the end of next Saturday. Meantime, I and the rest of the starred commentariat will approve and promote as many as we can so folks can see them and pass judgment.
This is your no-frills step-by-step procedure to participation in the Kotaku 'Shop Contest.
1. Create your 'Shop.
2. Upload it to a free image hosting service. I suggest imgur. It's stupid simple. No account is necessary.
3. This is very important: You must use the URL of the image itself. In imgur, this is the second URL it gives you after you upload the image. It's under "Direct Link (email & IM)"
4. At the beginning of the comments roll, click "Start a New Thread"
5. To the right of your name, select "Image."
6. Paste the imgur URL in the image URL field. It's the field that says "Image URL."
7. You can add editorial commentary if you want, but then just hit submit and your image will load. If it doesn't, paste the image URL as a comment.
8. This is important: Keep your image size under 1 MB. It will not upload to comments if it is over that size. What's more, we're getting reports that if your 'Shop is more than 1000px tall (vertical), it won't upload. If you're getting the broken-image icon, try resizing to a smaller dimension.
Now, Gentlemen, start your 'shopping! And put down that syrup dispenser, BigMike McCarthy.


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My cousin Sarah is famous for her gourmet cooking. Her holiday and Shabbat table setting should be featured in Martha Stewart magazine.
I saved this pic of Sara's last year's Sukkot table decor and menu- I wonder what she's planning this year!!!
This Sukkot , PLEASE take a picture of your table and share it with Jewish Hostesses all over the world!. Send it over to email@example.com.


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A Letter to the Editor of the Telegraph – 3/5/13
March 6, 2013 4 Comments
By Carolyn Brechon Dixon
The Dixon teachers strike is a final cry for help to an indifferent superintendent and board, both of whom have no clue to teachers' working conditions, lack of needed materials, non-reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, and the many extra hours worked for the sake of their students.
To the board: How accessible are you, really? How many emails have you not answered? How can taxpayers contact you by phone when phone numbers have been changed? Why are teachers, who are also taxpayers, not allowed to contact you?
Being elected to the board is an honor with an obligation to the people who elected you. If you don't want to communicate with them, please do not run for this position.
During negotiations, you need to remember that you are in control of the situation, not Superintendent Juenger. The superintendent answers to the board, not the board to the superintendent.
To Mayor Burke: Your comments in the March 1 Telegraph concerning the approximately $1 million in property tax revenue lost for the school district by the 12-year extension of the city's TIF district leads me to doubt how important quality education is to you.
A very well-respected and dearly missed physician, Dr. Rifaqat Khan, served on the board's education subcommittee with me several years ago. He knew the importance of quality education.
Industry and families relocating look for a town with an outstanding educational system, not one whose appearance and improvements take precedence. Maybe your priority should be internal affairs and improving internal controls so as to regain the respect and confidence of new industry, whose leaders may wonder how Dixon could operate for more than 20 years before realizing the theft of $53 million.
The board needs new blood and new members who value quality education.


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Survey: 41% of Facebook Users Total IDiots
In an experiment, 41% of Facebook users were willing to divulge highly personal information to a complete stranger. This according to IT security firm Sophos, which invited 200 randomly selected Facebookers to befriend a bogus Facebook user named "Freddi Staur" (an anagram of "ID Fraudster"). Of those queried, 87 responded to the invitation, among them 82 people whose profiles included personal information such as their email address, date of birth, address or phone number. In total:
- 72% of respondents divulged one or more email address
- 84% listed their full date of birth
- 87% provided details about their education or workplace
- 78% listed their current address or location
- 23% listed their current phone number
- 26% provided their instant-messaging screen name
Yikes. You'd think institutional privacy concerns would be enough to make folks think twice about expanding their Facebook networks with reckless gusto, wouldn't you? Guess not.
"It certainly doesn't bode well when you're talking about privacy concerns," Ron O'Brien, a senior security analyst at Sophos, told InformationWeek. "The information they're offering up could be just as valuable as credit card information for someone trying to build a profile of you. People need to be more selective about whom they provide information to. … Collecting 'friends' is encouraged by social-networking and business-networking sites," he added. "It's a status thing to see how many friends or contacts you can rack up. … This was intended to demonstrate to the average user that they need to exercise a lot of caution. The Web is a doorway and it shouldn't be constantly open."


text: My favorite ladies are back on the big screen via Sex and the City 2. It is already shown in the US and will ne shown here next week. I love each lady's fashion sense (the shoes!!) and of course I am so looking forward to seeing my man again, Mr. Big. The reviews I've read are not really positive but I still want to watch. Problem is, Ane made me choose between this one and Eclipse. You bet I can't decide just yet!


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I'm on a roll!
This was my Third Saturday, Third Race and Third PR all in a row! I'm currently on a runner's high that just can't be beat. 🙂
Out of all three races, I have to admit this was on the one I was the most nervous about. I have been concentrating on speed training for my 5k and long distance training for my marathon, that some how I forgot to specifiy any training for this 15k!
I decided to just head out and have fun. I knew my previous PR of 1:21:50 would be a tough one to beat and I didn't want to kill myself trying to beat it.
This morning I woke up bright and early at 5:00am and tried to push the race out of my head Instead I gave Maddie some extra lovin and feasted on some pre-race fuel.
I had 1/2 a Whole Wheat Pita stuffed with Almond Butter and Pear Slices with the x-tra slices on the side.
I knew traffic was going to be a nightmare so I headed to the site extra early and immediately ran into a familiar face.
Sarah had signed up to volunteer at the race and was on duty handing out registration packets when I found her.
My mission was then to battle the 2000+ crowd of runners, spectators & volunteer to find all of my favorite runners.
I got lucky right off the bat locating Megan, Debbie and their significant others.
Next up I found Caitlin wandering the streets.
Now, the question remains where was Kelly? hmm…
I got a phone call from my Mom 10 minutes before the race was suppose to telling me she and my Dad had Kelly and they were almost there. Almost there? We were currently walking to the start line at this time.
I frantically tried to call my Mom back to get an ETA, but she wasn't answering and I had to give my phone up to Caitlin's Husband before the whistle blew. It was not a fun feeling starting the race unsure whether my Sister had made it or not.
But, we had no choice and at 7:00 on the dot we were off whether Kelly was there or not.
Caitlin, Megan, Debbie and I all paced together for the first mile or so. We all had similar goals and I figured we would cruise along together until the end.
Then after we hit a water station I caught a glimpse of a girl with Kelly's hair and posture toss a cup a 100 yards or so ahead of us. I found my sister! I started shouting 'KELLY!' and sprinted to where she was.
I was so happy to see her! It was like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders knowing she had made it to the start line on time.
Kelly told me the story of what had happened and how she didn't have time to let the satellite connect to her Garmin so she had no clue how fast she was going.
I looked down and told her right about now she was running a 7:30 mile. She looked at me and said 'Oh Crap!' and that she had to slow down.
Megan had sprinted ahead to us at this point and we both continued on as Kelly drifted backwards in hopes of locating Caitlin or Debbie to run with.
At this point Megan and I made a pact to run the rest of the race together. We ran side by side in silence and honestly having her there really kept me in check. Anytime I wanted to slow down or walk I knew I couldn't because then I would be letting Megan and myself down.
We averaged an 8:30 pace and I knew by running with Megan I had a chance of breaking my PR.
Right before mile 9 I knew I had nothing left in me and I saw Megan did. She began to pick up her pace and gained a slight lead. I let her have it and ran the remainder of the race how I felt comfortable, instead of trying to hurt myself.
I crossed the finish line exactly 9 seconds behind Megan and 45 seconds faster then my previous 15k PR.
Official time 1:21:05!!! Yipppeeee!!!!!
I was happy to find my parents immediately after I finished.
Kelly found us with tears of joy in her eyes.
I was soooo proud!
Everyone did great setting new PRS, completing new race distances and coming back from injury.
Don't take my word for it, check out their recaps and see for yourself.
One of the luring aspects of the Miracles Miles 15k is the FREE Chick Fil A Sandwiches they hand out at the finish line.
I was oddly starving waiting for my sandwich and couldn't wait to dig in.
I love Chick FIl A, but obviously don't eat it everyday. In fact the last time I had a sandwich was after this same race last year. I made sure to enjoy every bite.
Well I tried to make it last, but it was too good and I ate it in only a couple of bites. 🙂
None of us knew we would be in a hurry to leave after the race, so we planned a group picnic to relax and unwind.
We had bagels, cream cheese, barney butter, cookies and of course cupcakes for the birthday girl!
This was mine and Megan's Secret Baking project last night. 😉
A girl after my own heart, Ashley chose to spend her 21st birthday running the 15k this morning! In her honor we baked Chocolate Vegan Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing.
These babies were a hit!!! I couldn't help having another one myself.
So moist and sooo peanut buttery. Yum!
Sarah had brought Peanut Butter Cookies with a Reeses Center, that I had one of.
I washed everything down with a cup of OJ.
The picnic was a great idea to simply chill after the race and share each other's horror stories. I could not ask for better friends to share my passion for running with. 🙂
When we finally packed it up and headed out, I had to rush home, change and book it to Tampa for the evening.
I did manage a quick stop at Starkbuck to quench my thirst with a Venti Iced Unsweetened Passion Fruit Tea.
For the first time Florida State was playing the University of South Florida at noon today. This was a big game as –pardon my french – USF fans are cocky bastards, so Derek and I made plans to watch the game with the Tampa Florida State Alumni Association at Bar Louie in Tampa.
We arrived during half time and the place was PACKED with FSU fans. I felt so at home. 🙂
Of course we were a wee bit nervous that we weren't doing too hot on the field.
I drowned my sorrows in a Sam Adams Octoberfest.
For lunch Derek and I split two appropriate bar food appetizers.
The Hummus, Taboule, & Tryzatzi Platter.
And Philly Cheesesteak Sliders.
Can you tell who ordered which? 😉
Derek ate all of the Pitas on the platter, while I ate the Cucumbers.
And I had two of the four sliders.
The details of the game are too painful, so I will just leave you with this.
I guess you can't win them all.


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A breast cancer patient applied for coverage under a federal program to treat the disease, but was rejected. The reason: he's a man.
According to the Post & Courier, Raymond Johnson was diagnosed in July, and applied for coverage under the federal Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which administers the coverage, rejected him because patients have to be diagnosed via specific early detection programs — and those programs are only open to women. Johnson is angry, saying, "Cancer doesn't discriminate, so this program shouldn't discriminate." And the South Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services is behind him, asking the CMS to reverse its decision. Meanwhile, Johnson, who is uninsured, has to rely on a patchwork of nonprofit aid and on help from healthcare providers in order to get his chemo.
The issue of screening isn't a simple one. A little over 2,000 men get breast cancer every year in the US, but that number is low enough that regular screening isn't recommended. It's not that surprising that a special early detection program doesn't cover this low-risk group (it also doesn't cover women under 47 or over 64). The CMS could argue that it's just treating men the same way it treats women who get breast cancer at very young or very advanced ages — these are just groups that fall outside the purview of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act. But if that means these groups aren't able to get the care they need, that's a problem.
The real solution to this, of course, would be affordable universal health care, but until that happens, the CMS does need to recognize that its guidelines disadvantage some cancer patients. This doesn't mean that all men should be screened — although some gene mutations appear to increase the risk of male breast cancer, and perhaps in future men could undergo testing for these. Rather, it means that the CMS needs to figure out a way to fill the gaps in its coverage so that all patients in need have equal access to treatment.
Treatment DENIED: Cross Resident With Breast Cancer Disqualified For Medicaid Program Because He Is A Man [Post & Courier]
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Irish actors Michael Fassbender and Andrew Scott have made the Hospital Club's Hot 100 List this year.
The Hospital Club is a members' club for those in the creative industries, and curates the prestigious list each year with the aim to celebrate "all those individuals who have brought the most influence, innovation and inspiration to the British Creative and Media industries in the past 12 months."
Fassbender is the only Irish filmmaker listed in the Film category, which also features 'The Dark Knight Rises' star Tom Hardy, 'The Bourne Ultimatum' actor Paddy Considine, 'Trainspotting' director Danny Boyle and James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.
Dublin actor Scott is the only Irish entry in the TV category, listed alongside his 'Sherlock' co-star Benedict Cumberbatch, BBC presenter Clare Balding, and 'This Is England' actress Vicky McClure.
The annual h.Club100 list is voted on by the public, after industry experts submit nominations, which are then whittled down by industry judges. The 100 is made up of 10 lists for 10 different industries, including Film, TV, Fashion, Music, Art & Design, Advertising, Marketing & PR, Theatre, Performance, Digital & Gaming and Publishing & Writing.
Fassbender has been gaining momentum on the awards circuit of late, with a Best Actor nomination at this year's European Film Academy Awards, as well as his film 'Shame' up for People's Choice at the ceremony on December 1. The Kerry-native will be back on home soil next month to film Lenny Abrahamson's feature 'Frank', with Domhnall Gleeson.
IFTA and BAFTA-winning actor Scott meanwhile is currently in Dublin filming John Butler's 'The Stag' alongside former 'The Clinic' actress Amy Huberman.
Drink it in, you stereotypical MorMor shippers. Drink it in because it's all you're getting..


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This well designed 33.5m (110ft) luxury expedition- style motoryacht fully equipped for exotic cruising. She began life as a Baltic tug and retains all the rugged power and capability of her origins. A full conversion by noted designer Martin Francis and a continuing schedule of upgrading has transformed the vessel for a life of luxury. Whether are seeking an escape of total relaxation, or action- packed adventure, Amnesia is fully equipped for the purpose.
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Captain Quarter is a large stateroom ensuite the sleeps 2. Crews quarters consists of 3 cabins each with 2 bunk beds, 2 seperate bathrooms. Seperate laundry with 2 washers and 2 dryers,new 2013
1 x 950hp (at 1,000 rpm) SKL 6 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine type 6VD-26/20 AL2 (air start)
Abus Getriebe gearbox type SS6K with 3.934:1 ratio
Single shaft with 4-bladed variable pitch propeller type NV49/4-A (60 /150cm diameter) (electro hydraulic with HY200 automatic control unit)
Cruising speed 10 knots@995 rpm with fuel consumption approx. 100 litres or 26 gallons per hour with one. generator in operation
Maximum speed about 11.4 knots for a fuel consumption of about 125 litres or 33 US gallons per hour including generator)
Range approx. 2200 nautical mile(about 2500miles)
Complete rebuild in 2009, low hours.
Bourgeois type SM 0612 electromechanic oven
MBM Brescello oven (electric)
Bohnhoff oven and stove with 4 hot-plates
MBM Brescello deep fat fryer
Ggrill and hot plate (with 3 warming ovens)
La Combinata (blender, mixer, juice maker, etc.)
Kitchenaid food mixer
Grestorex type FR100 mixer
Hatco type Grah 36 food warmer
R wury type B100 coffee percolator
Extraction fans
Lamber dishwasher plus rinsing hose
Henkotac vacuum packing machine
Essedue type TM300E meat slicer
Otis dumb waiter (serving upper pantry)
Frigabohn refrigerator/freezer (pantry)
Frigabohn refrigerator/freezer unit (galley)
2 x Frigabohn freezers (aft lazarette)
Working counter top with refrigerated drawers (galley)
Frigibel drinks refrigerator (sun deck)
Lamber dish washer (upper pantry)
600 bottle wine store (lazarette)
2x Samsung heavy duty Washer and drier (New 2013)
Linen cudpoards
Worktops and Ironing station.
Northern Light 55 kw, new January 2010 approx hours: 1650
Baodouin 75 kw, rebuilt in 2009, approx hours after rebuild: 1400
Ship Voltage 220v/380v AC, 50 Hz, 3-phase/single phase 24 v DC
Batteries 2 x 24 v DC radio batteries 2 x 24 v DC crane batteries (2 batteries each) 2 x 24 v DC generator start batteries 6 x 24 v DC hotel/service batteries Total battery output 1,440 ah (all new 2013)
Wafter maker, 2 x Aqua Set type 201KS producing about 3,500 litres (925 US gallons) per day each (new 1999)
Steering, Kort nozzle hydraulic steering system and rudder
Bow Thruster, Rexroth 125hp bowthruster coupled to main engine hydraulic pump
Stabilizer, 2 x Vosper Fins (18.8 sq.ft/1.75 sq.m) coupled to main engine hydraulic pump
Fuel Separator, In-Line filtration system mounted on main and filters machinery (engine and generators)
Oil/water Separator, Veb type 0.2 oil centrifuge (200 litres/53 US gallons per hour capacity) VEB type 0.2 fuel centrifuge (200 litres/53 US gallons per hour capacity)
Fire/bilge pump VEB electric fire pump type KRZ1HJ 50/19 VEB bilge pump type KMRB 100L with back-up electric motor type VEB VR2 Portable electric pump Each pump capable of 80m3/21,134 US gph
Hot Water 2x hot water boilers (2 x 200 litres/53 US gallons and 1 x 100 litres/26 US gallons plus 1x additional boiler for crew.
Boilers Hot WCS Evac fresh water system (new 1999)
Air Conditioning, Snori air chilled water system (new 1999) with 2 x Copeland air compressors: 4SAH-2000-AWM (new 2010). Individual thermostatic controls. Overhauled 2013
Audio / Visual Entertainment. A highlight feature of the luxury onboard MY Spirit of Adventure is the state of the art entertainment system. Available throughout the internal and external living areas on the bridge deck and the flydeck, the Sonos Music System has a wide selection of music which can be controlled from the hand-held wireless remote control. You can also play your own music through the system via the iPod docking station. The Sonos system allows you to select quiet reading music down on the bridge deck, whilst those on the flybridge can have the latest dance music playing at the same time.
The master cabin and all other staterooms have access to around 900 movies and 6000 songs from classical to heavy rock, via the Mitec media player. Each stateroom has a Samsung LCD flat screen TV (32 inch in the Master and 26 inch elsewhere).
The Audiovisual lounge has a 42 inch Samsung Plasma TV, and as well as the Mitec Media Player with approx. 900 movies, there is a satellite TV service and a DVD player/recorder.
The multi Source Overhead projector can be connected to the ships entertainment system or any PC, Ipad or other device to show Big screen Movies , Presentations, Sporting Events, Music DVD s in the Main Lounge or on the sheltered outside Mezzanine Deck.
SAFETY & SECURITY EQUIPMENT SAFETY 2 x 20 man Bombard type AMM20 liferafts in glassfibre valises with Hammar hydrostatic releases 5 x immersion suits Lifejackets Liferings 1 x Kannad type 406 WH Sarsat Cospas 1 x Rescuer SART 9GHZ
FIRE FIGHTING 1 x VEB electric fire pump (80m3/21,134 US gallons per hour capacity) with VEB bilge pump back-up Fixed CO2 engine room fire fighting installation 1 x portable electric fire pump 2 x fire fighting suits with breathing apparatus (new 2013) CO2 extinguishers throughout
ALARMS Smoke detectors throughout General alarms and machinery alarms in wheelhouse (very comprehensive system) SATCOM 2 x Furuno Inmarsat C mobile earth stations type Felcom-11 satellite communications systems
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 2 x Furuno IB 581 monitors and 2 x Furuno telex printers type PP-510 (GMDSS with 4 x Furuno type IC-300 Distress Alert Units) 1 x Nera Inmarsat mini-M satellite communication 1 x Fleet77, Thrane & Thrane (new 2009). Satellite communication system for voice and data. Wireless Broadband throughout living areas (within 3G/GSM/GPRS network) 2 x portable VHF radiotelephones (GMDSS) 2 x 25w Furuno type FM-8500 VHF/DCS radiotelephones (GMDSS) SSB RADIOTELEPHONES 1 x Furuno MF/HF DSC type DSC-6A (GMDSS) 1 x 400w Furuno MF/HF SSB radiotelephone type FS-5000 (GMDSS)
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT MAGNETIC COMPASS Gehna type 11 32005 magnetic compass GYRO COMPASS Tokimec type ES-140 gyro compass with 2 x repeaters type PB 21-1 on bridge wings
AUTOMATIC PILOT Tokimec type PR 1585 autopilot LOG Ben Marine Anthea log
ECHO SOUNDER Furuno LCD sounder type LS 8000
RADAR Furuno type FR 7041 radar (72 mile range) GPS Tokimec type GR 2000 GPS
CHART PLOTTER Navionics electronic chart system NAVTEX Furuno type NX-500
WIND INSTRUMENTS Raytheon wind speed and direction indicator DECK EQUIPMENT
ANCHOR WINDLASS 1 x Anchor windlass (electric 380 v AC)
AFT WARPING CAPSTAN 2 x aft capstans rated at 6,600 lb/3,000 kg (new 1999)
GROUND TACKLE Anchors 2 x 795 lb/360 kg Chains 2 x 4.37 shackles/394 /120m x 19mm (New 2009)
BOAT CRANE & DAVITS 2 x Besenzoni telescopic cranes (SWL 1,323 lb/ 600 kg) (electric 24 v DC)
PASSERELLE Portable (width 35 /90cm) (B.V. spec) SIDE ACCOMMODATION LADDERS Portable ladder
18ft rigid inflatable centre console tender with 90hp outboard
15ft rigid Inflatable tender with 30hp outboard
2 x 1500hp Bombardier Seadoos Polaris Jet Ski
Scuba Gear (8 sets) Dive Compressor
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


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Actor Walter Koenig sparked a rumor that Babylon 5 was possibly gearing up for a big comeback. Sadly, Chekov misspoke. B5 creator J. Michael Straczynski took to twitter to deny rumors that he was working on bringing back the series stating:
"Walter misspoke: I am not in negotiations with WB to develop more Babylon 5."
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ROX Medical enrolls first patient in randomized controlled hypertension trial of AV-Coupler
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SAN CLEMENTE, California, Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ROX Medical announced the first patient enrollment in the CONTROL-HTN international randomized controlled trial of the ROX FLOW procedure for the treatment of resistant hypertension (high blood pressure). The first patient was enrolled at UZ Brussel Hospital, Brussels, Belgium by Professor Danny Schoors and Dr Sofie Brouwers. Professor Schoors performed the procedure in the cardiac cath lab in under one hour: "The ROX therapy is truly unique in the way it lowers blood pressure," said Prof Schoors. "The procedure is very straight forward, easy to perform and I like being able to see an immediate reduction in blood pressure upon placement of the Coupler," said Prof Schoors, "I have been impressed by the pilot study data for the ROX device and look forward to seeing the data from other centers in this very important randomized, multi-center trial."
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1.2 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure and 50% of those have hypertension that remains uncontrolled (blood pressure above 140/90) and 15-20% have resistant form of hypertension. According to the American Heart Association, a 5 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure results in a 14% decrease in stroke, a 9% decrease in heart disease and a 7% decrease in overall mortality.
ROX Medical's FLOW procedure is a relatively painless minimally invasive, catheter procedure to place a small coupler between the artery and vein in the upper leg. The procedure reduces peripheral vascular resistance, thereby holding the promise of a meaningful long-term reduction in hypertension. Uniquely, the FLOW procedure only involves the vascular structure, has an immediate effect; and is fully reversible.
"We are excited to have begun this landmark study in hypertension," said ROX CEO Rodney Brenneman, "and we are very encouraged to have such and impressive group of hypertension and cardiology physicians interested and participating."
The ROX FLOW procedure for hypertension is not approved for use in the U.S.
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Best Impression of "Friday Night Lights": The Orange County Hornets and the Louisa County Lions produce exactly what Hollywood is always looking for when they clash in Mineral, Friday, October 15. With first place in the Jefferson District and top Central Virginia rankings at stake, the squads battle for a full 48 minutes, exchanging the lead numerous times. Louisa makes the key plays down the stretch, however, in front of a rowdy home crowd to earn a hard-fought 36-27 victory. Despite the monumental victory, Louisa coach Mark Fischer sees the big picture. "I'm really proud of the effort, proud of the Orange football club," Fischer tells the Daily Progress. "[Orange] played great and with class. It was great small-town football." The crucial victory allows the Lions (5-1, 3-0 in Jefferson District) to gain control of district standings.
Most Overrated Game: Sometimes the truth hurts. The sixth-ranked UVA football team gets a dose of reality against traditional national powerhouse, the Florida State Seminoles. No. 7 FSU throttles the Cavs en route to a 36-3 blowout that sends a previously confident and undefeated Wahoo squad home to taunting chants of "over-rated!" "You get no field position, and that's a [death] sentence against a team like this," UVA coach Al Groh tells the AP. With the embarrassing setback, the Cavs (5-1, 2-1 in the ACC) drop from first place in the conference and to No. 14 in national polls.
Biggest "Must Win" Game: If the Redskins hope to salvage any kind of success this season, it begins with their ugly 13-10 road triumph against the Chicago Bears. Even though the Skins' (2-4) offense is still nothing worth shouting about (other than halfback Clinton Portis pounding out 171 yards), the defense makes the plays to preserve the victory and snap a four-game losing streak. "Until the last whistle, we aren't going to stop coming at you," Redskins' defensive end Fred Smoot tells the AP. "Teams know that now." The Skins have an off-week to heal their wounds and build on the recent progress.
Worst Streaks: UVA's women's soccer team succumbs to an even greater obstacle than the Florida Seminoles as they travel to Chapel Hill, Sunday, October 17. For the 28th consecutive time, the fourth-ranked Cavs came up short (2-1) against UNC. The No. 2 Tar Heels meanwhile extend the program's unbeaten streak to 42 games (42-0-1) and account for nearly a quarter of Virginia's losses.
Saturday, October 23 @ 1pm
There are no cupcakes in the brutal ACC conference, and the Cavaliers must first take care of business against a steadily improving Duke program. Following the debacle in Tallahassee, the 'Hoos look to return to their winning ways before an off-week sets up a challenging final month. If you've never managed to snag an extremely hot home-game ticket, good ones are still available for those willing to make the trip to Durham.
Men: Saturday, October 23 @ 7pm vs. Duke
Wednesday, October 28 @ 7:30pm vs. Old Dominion
Women: Sunday, October 24 @ 1pm vs. Clemson
Wednesday, October 28 @ 5pm vs. N.C. State
Plenty of soccer action at Klöckner Stadium as two premier soccer programs continue late-season campaigns toward post-season glory. Tickets: $4 Youth, $6 Adults.
Saturday, October 23 @ 8pm
No matter who's in it, baseball's fall classic is always worth a glimpse on Fox.