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New Hampshire - Maine lift bridge stuck in open position
Sarah Mildred Long Bridge carries Route 1 Bypass over Piscataqua River
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation says it has come up with a plan to fix a lift bridge between New Hampshire and Maine that had gotten stuck and caused traffic problems along the seacoast.
Department spokesman Bill Boynton says authorities were performing a routine test on the bridge around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when it failed to close all the way, becoming stuck about a foot over the roadbed.
By Wednesday evening, Boyton said crews had come up with a plan to fix the bridge. Work will start early Thursday morning and is expected to take one to two days.
Boyton said officials don't know whether cold weather contributed to the problem.
The bridge carries the Route 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth, N.H., and Kittery, Maine.


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3-Writing the first draft, a survival guide
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5-Reshaping the draft
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9-Manuscript formatting
10-Writing dialogue
11-Manuscript editing
12-Is your work any good? Writers' groups
13- How to find your own "narrative voice"
14-Self publishing vs traditional
15-Writing a query letter
16-A quick digression on fanfiction
17-Marketing your book
18-Ten mistakes self-published author should never make
19-The three things you need to turn your book into a best seller
20-More on that darn first draft
21-Indie vs self-published. What's the difference?
22-Writing your first draft, present or past tense?
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HASTINGS, MN -- Anytime Fitness launched a new campaign today that includes free 30-day memberships for adults.
The campaign features an organization called the Coalition of Angry Kids that is "angry" because it thinks their parents are not doing enough to help them lead healthy lifestyles. September happens to be National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the campaign, the Hastings, MN-based company says there is no childhood obesity epidemic.
"Too much blame is being placed on the kids," Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon says. "Adults need to step up and be better role models if we want our kids to be healthy. That's what this is all about."
In addition to the free 30-day memberships, Anytime Fitness is offering free 30-minute personal training sessions and free 30-day access to online support via www.AnytimeHealth.com.


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Behind a tough, thorny covering, the artichoke hides a tender and fragrant heart. Through the centuries, this contrast has inspired a number of literary productions, from Greek legends to contemporary poetry. And with all due respect to my Israeli friends, the artichoke's reputation in this sense even precedes that of the "Sabra"! While we think of the artichoke as a vegetable, it is technically the edible and tasty bud of a flower, which makes it even more romantic – not to mention the satisfaction of finally eating something that it took us two hours and a couple of knife accidents to clean.
In Italy, we are all notoriously obsessed with local food, and we all insist that our particular regional variety is the best (note to my Roman friends: please don't even bother to comment and criticize under this post, our differences on the topic can not be reconciled!). Italian Jews like me are possibly even more passionate than the others about this topic, given that until at least the 1800s in Northern and Central Italy the Gentiles would not go anywhere near artichokes, which were considered some crazy Jewish ingredient.
In Venice, we buy the purple artichokes that come from Sant'Erasmo, the largest island in the lagoon. In the spring, if you are lucky, sometimes you can find the cream of the crop, the first tiny artichoke to grow on each plant, out of more than one hundred: these are called "castraure" (kas-tra-OO-reh), because they are "castrated" (cut off ) in order to encourage more to flourish. I have seen my fellow Venetians get into violent fights at the Rialto market over these treasures, which are prized for their relative lack of pricks and their tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior.
While it's not the same as eating the real thing along the canals of Venice, you can find pretty good artichokes right here in the U.S (my favorites are the ones from Montrey County, in California). Ever since the Italian immigration wave in the early 20th century, artichokes quickly became popular, and started selling for a high price. In the 1920's, even the mafia invested in them, and when Ciro Terranova, "the Artichoke King", took the artichoke wars to such extremes as to terrify produce distributors all over the country, Fiorello La Guardia, the legendary mayor of New York, declared illegal "the sale and possession of artichokes" iin the City. The ban was lifted after only one week: it seems that La Guardia, himself the son of Jewish Italian immigrants, admitted that he loved the vegetable too much to prohibit it!
Sformato is a kind of savory custard, but fluffier, almost soufflé-like and usually including pureed vegetables. The name (sfohr-MAH-toh) means "unmolded" in Italian — from sformare, to turn out. It's a very traditional recipe, found in many Italian regions and in most classic cookbooks, from "Il Talismano della Felicità" to "Il Cucchiaio d'Argento". Tuscans, like my mom, are particularly fond of it and make it with every vegetable they can find!
- 6 artichokes (or 2 lb frozen artichoke hearts or bottoms)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 large eggs
- For the Bechamel Sauce:
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tbsp grated parmigiano or grana cheese (or more, to taste)
Clean the artichokes, eliminating the outer tough leaves and the chokes. Slice them. In a saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil with a thinly sliced shallot for 2 minutes. Add the artichokes and barely cover with water or vegetable oil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until soft and until the water has been fully absorbed. Adjust salt. Blend in your food processor until smooth.
Make the béchamel sauce: melt the butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Add the flour, whisking continuously to prevent clumps. Cook on low heat until the flour disappears into the butter, without letting the butter turn brow. Start adding warm (not hot!) milk to the mix, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring the sauce to a simmer, add salt and pepper and keep whisking almost constantly for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Taste, and add more salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. If you still ended up with some lumps, strain through a sieve. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and allow to cool before combining with the eggs.
Whisk 2 eggs lightly in a bowl; stir in the béchamel sauce and artichoke puree and parmigiano cheese, and combine until smooth.
Butter the ramekins (you can use 6 6-ounce ramekins, or 4 larger ones, or 8 smaller. Baking time will vary depending on size). Dust with bread crumbs. Pour mixture into ramekins, and bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 F for about 25 to 40 minutes (depending on size), or until a light golden crust forms on top and the sformati are nice and firm. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, unmold and serve.
Madonna del Piatto's Artichokes & Lemon Salad
Academia Barilla's Artichoke Fricassee
Jul's Omelet with Artichokes
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Expert: Be careful who you hire to treat trees
People without training can damage trees further
Many trees in the Kansas City area lost limbs or were left sagging under the weight of the heavy, wet snow.
Local experts are warning homeowners to be wary of tree services that may offer to clear their yards.
Dennis Patton of the Kansas State University Extension office in Johnson County said homeowners shouldn't let just anyone prune damaged trees.
"I know the owner of this property here already within 24 hours of the storm already had three people knock on their door saying, 'Hey, I can trim your tree,'" he said.
He said if workers aren't trained and don't know how to clean off chain saws and tree spikes, they can spread disease and kill off trees.
"If someone pruned an infected oak tree and came to your oak tree and pruned, you can spread the disease that way," said Patton.
Dennis Patton said that's what happened after the city was hit with a massive ice storm in 2002 and he's afraid it will happen again with his storm.
"Most of what I get are the horror stories when the fly-by-night tree service came through and really butchered their tree," he said.
He said homeowners shouldn't consider hiring any company that doesn't have a certified arborist on staff. He suggested asking to see proof of insurance for both the property and the workers.
"You know, people are always unfortunately looking to take advantage of people," he said. "You also want to take your time, do your research, and make sure you hire a reputable firm."
Experts said people with tree branches that are sagging or bending under the weight of the snow don't need to brush or shake the snow off unless the branch is over the house or a driveway.
Patton said some companies try to sell customers things they won't need, including treating trees against emerald ash borers. He said that's important in Wyandotte and Platte counties, but people in Johnson and Jackson counties don't need it.


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Women's Lacrosse Coach of the Century, International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Association Coach of the Year, former head coach of the U.S. national team, inductee of the United States, Virginia and Pennsylvania Lacrosse Halls of Fame...Sue Stahl, one of the greatest names in women's lacrosse, is also the head coach of the Old Dominion Lady Monarch women's lacrosse team.
The legendary coach, is entering her 21st season at the helm of the Lady Monarchs.
ODU finished the 2009 season with an 11-5 overall record and Stahl was named the leagues coach of the year for the fifth time in her illustrious career. Stahl also coached the conference Player of the Year, Kelly Kimener and Rookie of the Year, Sarah Geary. ODU was ranked as high as No. 17 nationally during the 2009 season.
Stahl remains one of the most respected and admired coaches in her sport. Under her leadership and guidance, Old Dominion has been a perennial contender nationally and ranked as high as eighth in the country. Never shying away from a competitive schedule, Stahl's teams continually play one of the top schedules in the country.
Since coming to Old Dominion in 1991, Stahl has registered 138 career wins and captured the 1995 CAA Tournament Title as well as the 2003 CAA Regular Season Title. Six of her athletes have been named Brine/IWLCA All-Americans, 32 players named to an All-CAA team, and 12 have become members of the All-South Region Team. In 1993 she coached the CAA Player of the Year, Barb DiArcangelo, and mentored the 2001 CAA Rookie of the Year and ODU's all-time leading scorer, Suzanne Wosczyna.
Not only has Stahl brought much recognition and talent to Old Dominion and the world of collegiate women's lacrosse, but she has also brought a winning tradition to lacrosse on a national level. Stahl spent 16 years as the coach of the United States National Team bringing home an unprecedented four World Cup Championships in five appearances.
Prior to joining the Lady Monarchs, Stahl won two USWLA National Championships as the head coach of the Philadelphia Women's Lacrosse team. She also served as a basketball coach at Haverford College in Pennsylvania during that period.
Stahl's coaching expertise is not just limited to the world of lacrosse. She has compiled an extensive coaching resume, which began at her alma mater where she coached lacrosse and basketball for a decade ending in 1981. She later became the assistant lacrosse coach at Temple University, a post she held for eight seasons. From 1983-90, Stahl helped the Owls reach the NCAA Championship semifinals seven times, advancing to the finals four times and winning the National Championship in both 1984 and 1988. Holding the position of defensive coordinator, Stahl was an innovator in the use of zone defenses in women's lacrosse.
Stahl was recognized on the All-Century Women's Lacrosse team in 1999, perhaps the biggest honor anyone could receive, but it is just one of many coaching distinctions that she has earned throughout her career. Five times, in 1995, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2009, Stahl was named the CAA Coach of the Year and in 1997 she was awarded the International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Association Coach of the Year honor. Already a member of the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame, in 1999 she was inducted into both the United States and Virginia Lacrosse Halls of Fame. Additionally she has named to the Delco Sports Hall of Fame and received the Diane Geppi-Aikens Award from the IWLCA for lifetime achievement and commitment to the sport and the Nancy Chance Award by U.S. Lacrosse in 2005.
Not only has Stahl left her mark on the coaching world, but her name continually surfaces as one of the nation's top competitors. She remains at the top of lacrosse and field hockey history having served as a member of both the United Sates lacrosse (1956-67) and field hockey (1964-67) national teams. While a member of the U.S. field hockey team, Stahl toured Jamaica in 1965 and 1967, and played in numerous countries including England, France, and Germany. During her collegiate playing days, Stahl was one of Ursinus College's top athletes.
A four-sport athlete in lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, and softball, she was inducted into the Bears' Hall of Fame in 1985. Stahl also played field hockey and lacrosse for the Philadelphia College Association (a USWLA regional affiliation) from 1962-67.
Stahl has been active on numerous national committees throughout her career including the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) and the United States Women's Lacrosse Association (USWLA). Stahl also has served on the US Lacrosse Board of Directors and the Women's Division Boards of Directors. For over 13 years she has also served as a clinician for NCAA sponsored Youth Education Through Sport (YES) Clinics throughout the country. In addition to her responsibilities as a professional within the lacrosse world, Stahl has been associated with a number of official organizations in other areas of sport, including the Philadelphia Field Hockey Board of Officials, the United States Field Hockey Association, and the Women's Collegiate Basketball Association.
Stahl and her husband Gray reside in Norfolk. They have two sons, Steve and Kyle, as well as two grandchildren.
Head Coach: Lansdowne-Aldan High School (1966-67) - Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Basketball
Assistant Lacrosse Coach: Ursinus College (1971-1981) - Responsible for the varsity defense and junior varsity team
Head Basketball Coach: Ursinus College (1973-81)
Assistant Lacrosse Coach: Temple University (1983-1990) - Responsible for varsity defense, the junior varsity team, recruiting and scouting
Head Basketball Coach: Haverford College (1988-90)
Head Coach: United States National Lacrosse Team (1988-2005) - While head coach of the U.S. Team, she has guided the team to unprecedented four World Cup Lacrosse Championship titles in 1989 , 1993, 1997 and 2001 and runner-up in 2005. In 1992, she coached the U.S. Team during an official USWLA tour of Australia with contests held in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. The U.S. Team went 9-3 on the trip, including wins in all four test matches against the Australian National Team. In 1996, she coached the U.S. team on a 2-1/2 week tour of England, Scotland, and Wales, guiding the squad to a perfect 7-0 record. In 1997, she led the U. S. team to a 6-1 record, defeating Australia for the gold medal at the World Cup in Japan. In 2000, the team toured Australia compiling an 11-1 record, beating England once and Australia three times in test matches.
Head Coach: Old Dominion University (1990-present) - The 1994 squad was ranked eighth in the nation and climbed as high as sixth in the nation with two All-Americans. The 1995 squad were CAA champion, while the 2003 team were CAA runner-up. The 2003 squad also captured the CAA regular season title. She was named CAA Coach of the Year in 1995, 2002, 2003, 2007 & 2009.


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Tyrant Ming the Merciless and his vast army of evil accomplices are working overtime to eliminate the human race. But the Defenders of the Earth, led by legendary crime-fighters The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Mandrake and his trusted confidant and bodyguard Lothar, join forces with their uniquely talented, teenage children to challenge Ming and his evil followers in a series of great adventures. Both sides employ powerful computers and space age technology in their arsenals of weapons.
Season 1
S01:E01 - Escape from Mongo
Flash and his son, Rick, make it to Earth and gather some heroes to unite against Ming.
S01:E02 - The Creation of Monitor
A huge cavern located in a dormant volcano is the new home for the Defenders of the Earth.
S01:E03 - A Demon In His Pocket
Kshin's experiments with Mandrake's forbidden sorcery books produces Shogoth, an evil demon.
S01:E04 - A House Divided
The Phantom's evil older brother joins forces with Ming the Merciless and becomes N'Dama.
S01:E05 - Bits and Chips
Dynak X is invaded by Ming's Electronic Maggot and miniaturized Defenders must fight her war within.
S01:E06 - The Root of Evil
A famous scientist's plant food experiment backfires into a formula that turns people into plants.
S01:E07 - Cold War
Ming the Merciless develops a weather control device and plots to freeze the world solid.
S01:E08 - The Sleeper Awakes
Ming discovers a way to wake up a mammoth killer-robot from another galaxy.
S01:E09 - The Revenge of Astra
The beautiful space princess Astra plans revenge against Flash Gordon.
S01:E10 - The Hall of Wisdom
Storehouse of knowledge visits and the Defenders must keep Ming from stealing its deadly weapon.
S01:E11 - The Mind Warriors
Defenders must retrieve an alien warhead and deactivate it.
S01:E12 - The Mind Warriors (Part II)
Ming brings to life anti-Defenders who can destroy the real Defenders once and for all.
S01:E13 - The Lost Jewels of Tibet
Mandrake and Lothar join forces with the beautiful Atascadero to find The Lost Jewels of Tibet.
S01:E14 - The Evil of Dr. Dark
Ming springs from prison an evil ex-Shadow Lord and nemesis of Mandrake.
S01:E15 - Diamonds Are Ming's Best Friends
Ming plots to steal the Crown Jewels of England so that he can grow invincible crystal soldiers.
S01:E16 - The Men of Frost
Ming launches a Frost Satellite with the power to blanket the earth with a veneer of frost.
S01:E17 - Battleground
Ming uses his freeze-ray weapon to capture unstoppable alien creatures and transport them to Earth.
S01:E18 - The Panther Peril
Ming treks to the hidden Temple of Pantheria to acquire a sacred panther tooth.
S01:E19 - Fury of the Deep
Ming schemes to take over the earth by turning all the fish in the sea against mankind.
S01:E20 - Family Reunion
Jedda agrees to become N'Dama's protege in exchange for help in saving her father's life.
S01:E21 - The Defense Never Rests
Ming develops Android Clones of the Defenders.
S01:E22 - Like Father, Like Daughter
Ming manipulates his own daughter, Aura, to capture Flash, Rick, Jedda, and L.J.
S01:E23 - The Would Be Defender
An overzealous 13-year-old superhero wanna-be spends a day at Monitor.
S01:E24 - Doorways Into Darkness
Ming captures a powerful source of anti-energy and unleashes an army of monsters on the Earth.
S01:E25 - Deal With the Devil
Octon and Garax concoct a bogus scheme to overthrow Ming.
S01:E26 - Terror In Time
Ming unleashes a parasitic, life-killing mutant on the Defenders.
S01:E27 - Ming's Household Help
Ming's sells household helper robots, attempting to enslave their owners.
S01:E28 - The Starboy
A young child crash-lands on Earth, followed by an intergalactic armada of alien ships.
S01:E29 - The Gods Awake
Ming brings to life gods from another dimension to help him conquer the world.
S01:E30 - The Ghost Walks Again
Jedda, believing her father dead, must decode if she ready to assume the role of Phantom.
S01:E31 - The. Book of Mysteries
The Defenders face certain death inside an ancient shrine in Morocco.
S01:E32 - The Future Comes but Once
The Defenders must prevent Ming from obtaining an obelisk to travel four times the speed of light.
S01:E33 - Kshin and the Ghost Ship
Kshin discovers a ghost ship whose crew needs to locate a compass to free themselves from wandering.
S01:E34 - The Carnival of Dr. Kalihari
The older Defenders become part of the freak show at a carnival when they shrink to three inches.
S01:E35 - The Mystery of the Book
Kshin faces an evil monster who is out to conquer and destroy first the Defenders then the Earth.
S01:E36 - Flash Times Four
His Heinous Highness kidnaps Flash, clones him four times, and puts him under the Inquisitor.
S01:E37 - The Frozen Heart
Ming turns L.J.'s mistreated girlfriend into a Frost Person who fights against the Defenders.
S01:E38 - Rick Gordon, One Man Army
Rick and the Defenders must save a tropical island from revolutionary forces.
S01:E39 - The Rites of Zesnan
Ming traps the Defenders with plans to destroy them.
S01:E40 - Audie and Tweak
Octon designs a flawless super-computer which Ming uses to demobilize all the world's computer systems in a plot to control earth.
S01:E41 - Return of the Sky Band
An evilband of women --- pirates, with a vendetta against the Phantom, terrorize the universe and nearly kill the masked superhero!
S01:E42 - Dracula's Potion
While investigating a disappearance in Transylvania, the Defenders are put under a vampire's spell and turned into animals for the monster's exotic collection!
S01:E43 - One of the Guys
Kshin learns that handicaps need not leave one totally helpless when he is temporarily paralyzed and joins forces with a wheelchair-bound boy to defeat Ming the Merciless!
S01:E44 - 100 Proof Highway
Jedda falls for an alcoholic schoolmate and is nearly killed by his dangerous behavior!
S01:E45 - The Time Freezer
A space alien uses a Time Freezer to steal millions of dollars worth of jewels and gold.
S01:E46 - The Prince Makes His Move
The Defenders have a new adversary as Ming's son, Prince Kro-Tan, moleculizes Ming and plots to take over the Earth himself!
S01:E47 - Prince Triumphant
Ming's son, Prince Kro-Tan, wants to use energy from the interior of the earth for a dark plan.
S01:E48 - The Prince Weds
The Defenders, unknowingly carrying Kro-Tan's mind bombs, must rescue Jedda from Mongo before the slimy Prince makes her is bride.
S01:E49 - The Prince's Royal Hunt
Teleported to different areas of Mongo, the Defenders re-unite and defeat Kro-Tan.
S01:E50 - The Prince Dethroned
Kro-Tan unintentionally unleashes an evil, immortal overlord of unlimited power!
S01:E51 - Lothar's Homecoming
While in Jamaica to attend a ceremony in Lothar 's honor, the Defenders discover a cultist plot to control the towns children and seize power.
S01:E52 - Suspended Sabotage
Ming kidnaps Rick and blackmails L.J. to sabotage Defender activities, paving the way for the Evil One to conquer earth!
S01:E53 - The Call of the Eternals
The Beacon of the Eternals declares war on the Defenders of the Earth, sending three mammoth, ominous robots to destroy our heroes!
S01:E54 - The Return of Dr. Dark
Dr. Dark returns to collect the three shards of the Orb of Konos and gain control of the universe!
S01:E55 - The Deadliest Battle
Rick Gordon fights his most difficult battle yet -- against drugs.
S01:E56 - The Necklace of Oros
Ming plans to deliver Jedda Walker and her powerful Necklace of Oros to an evil alien creature in return for the secret of gravity.
S01:E57 - Torn Space
Graviton returns to acquire the Necklace of Oros, nearly causing the destruction of Earth!
S01:E58 - Ming Winter
Ming's evil son, Kro-Tan, constructs a wall around Earth, blocking out all sunlight and plunging Earth into perpetual darkness and endless winter.
S01:E59 - The Golden Queen (Pt 1)
The powerful Necklace of Oros is once again the object of desire for evil creatures of various dimensions, and Jedda's life hangs in the balance.
S01:E60 - The Golden Queen (Pt 2)
Ming, Graviton, and Hadea join together to fight the Defenders -- each for their own evil purposes.
S01:E61 - Flesh and Blood
Three super-robots, disguised as humans, set out to rid the universe of all robots!
S01:E62 - Drowning World
Ming schemes to melt the Polar Ice Cap and drown the entire world!
S01:E63 - The Adoption of Kshin
Kshin's long lost grandfather resurfaces, leading the Defenders on a search for the Lost City of Dreams!
S01:E64 - Street Smarts
When Ming takes advantage of L.J.'s immaturity, the young Defender learns that if he wants to be treated like an adult, then he's got to act like one.
S01:E65 - Ming's Thunder Lizards
Ming unfreezes ancient dinosaurs in the Alaskan tundra and unleashes them on the world!
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concrete deck (about 9'). This goes into a old ugly, but sound 2' retaining
wall, made of concrete block.
1. The pool coping must be removed it is brick and is spalling.
2. There are no cracks between the bond beam and the pool and I have been
told by two professionals that the beam does not have to be recast.
What I want to do and need help on is:
1. Remove the brick and level the top of the bond beam.
2. Place cast concrete retaining wall stone on top of the bond beam to a
level of about 2'.
3. Fill the area between the new wall (the pool) and the old wall with
stone, drainage pipe and soil. Planting material would go up there. I know
it might be a pool maintenance nightmare from leaves etc. I would also use
the filtering material and ground material (geo something which I can't
remember now) between the new wall and the stone.
Can this be done. If so could I have to mortar the base of the new retaining
wall into the bond beam or maybe use anchor pins in the bond beam with corresponding holes drilled in the bottom of the block.
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Campus IT is a disjointed effort at most campuses. For example, in more than four out of five colleges and universities, IT professionals report that they do not regularly develop joint plans with academic departments for IT initiatives. Nearly six out of 10 don't survey academic or research staff on IT needs; and more than six out of 10 lack a catalog of IT services. Perhaps that's why 57 percent of end users view IT as the "fix it" folks and just 22 percent say IT is considered a "trusted ally."
Nearly a fifth of all campus IT investments are actually made outside of centralized IT. If Educause's estimate of $21 billion in annual campus IT spending in the United States holds true, that represents about $4 billion in "non-managed, non-measured" IT spending on campus each year. Along the same lines, respondents who were willing to provide an estimate said that 18 percent of all campus IT systems are redundant, tallying $3.8 billion annually in potential lost savings.
These are some of the results that came out of a survey of 152 higher ed IT people in June by MeriTalk, a government-focused Web site. The survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 7.92 at a 95 percent confidence level. The work was sponsored by virtualization company VMware and government solutions provider Carahsoft.
In the area of cloud computing, more than half — 53 percent — said cloud is "vital to their institution's future competitiveness." About 21 percent of the 2015 IT budget is expected to go to cloud initiatives. Among those who have deployed cloud services, the greatest level of satisfaction — 69 percent — is given to their cloud-based learning management systems. Sixty-seven percent said they are satisfied with their blended learning environments.
The biggest barriers to cloud adoption are security (44 percent expressed this as a concern); budgets (40 percent cited this as a concern); and cost and culture (which surfaced among 36 percent and 32 percent, respectively, as a concern). Reliability showed up at the bottom of the list; only 15 percent of respondents said they were worried about that aspect of cloud computing.
"The cloud campus has no boundary and no curfew," said Steve O'Keeffe, founder of MeriTalk. "If we're going to maximize progress, we need to break down the divide between IT and the business functions on campus."
Further results from the study are available with registration here.
About the Author
Dian Schaffhauser is a senior contributing editor for 1105 Media's education publications THE Journal, Campus Technology and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @schaffhauser.
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Where Modern Classics Meet Historical Charm
Take a stroll through Wan Chai — an area steeped in the city's multicultural heritage while reflecting its vibrant contemporary lifestyle.
Catch intriguing glimpses of daily life in Hong Kong with a stroll through time in the historical yet modernised areas of Central and Sheung Wan.
Travel Through Time
Surrounded by a constantly evolving landscape, be transported through time in some of the oldest and newest sections of town.
Beginning in the Western District of Hong Kong Island, you'll discover a world of wonder where the hustle and bustle of this modern metropolis mingle with the colourful age-old traditions of yesteryear. Here, among the dried seafood and Chinese herb shops, you'll see traditions of the past still bursting with life today. As the walk continues you'll travel forward in time to energetic Central, the financial heart of Hong Kong, which boasts modern towers of steel symbolising Hong Kong's international success.
Please note: Sections of this tour involve walks up steep hills which may be strenuous for some people.
Like the city that surrounds it, the Edwardian-style Western Market has seen many transformations. It was built in 1906 to house Hong Kong's Harbour Office and became a food market for some time before closing in 1988. Two years later it was preserved as a Declared Monument, renovated and then re-opened in 1991 with themed shops. Next to it is a compass-like piazza named Sheung Wan Fong, which is a good spot from which to set off on your discovery voyage around the surrounding Sheung Wan area.
How to get there
MTR Sheung Wan Station, Exit B. Turn right and walk for approximately three minutes until you reach Western Market.
Wing Lok Street and Bonham Strand West are lined with specialty shops selling such traditional Chinese medicine favourites as ginseng and bird's nest. At the end of Wing Lok Street, turn left onto Des Voeux Road West to what's commonly referred to as Dried Seafood Street and discover rare and expensive varieties of exotic dried seafood gathered from around the world. Continue along Des Voeux Road West and turn left onto Ko Shing Street. This is the wholesale centre of Hong Kong's thriving herbal medicine trade, renowned for its wide selection of herbal medicine shops with highly knowledgeable staff. Keep in mind that most of these shops will be closed on Sundays and public holidays.
How to get there
Walk along Morrison Street and then turn right onto Wing Lok Street.
Did you Know
Possession Street, also known as 'Shui Hang Hau', is where the British first landed when they arrived in Hong Kong in 1841, calling the spot Possession Cape. As the population grew in the area, a road was built and named Possession Street.
Hollywood Road, which links Sheung Wan with Central, and the nearby Upper Lascar Row (often referred to as Cat Street) are best known for their curio and antiques shops. Sellers are happy to assist buyers in transporting large items internationally.
How to get there
Walk back to Des Voeux Road West and turn right onto Bonham Strand West. Continue along Bonham Strand West and turn right onto Possession Street, continuing up the sloping street before turning left onto Hollywood Road. Turn left at Lok Ku Road and then right onto Upper Lascar Row.
One of the first traditional-style temples built during Hong Kong's colonial era, the Man Mo Temple pays homage to the Taoist God of Literature (Man) and God of War (Mo). The temple also houses statues of Pau Kung, God of Justice, and Shing Wong, God of the City. The plaques near the entrance offer an interesting perspective on the history of the temple and its gods. The Man Mo Temple's historical relics include a bronze bell dating back to 1847 and imperial sedan chairs made in 1862. It was preserved as a Declared Monument in 2010.
How to get there
Walk back uphill to Hollywood Road, then turn left and walk to the Man Mo Temple.
Did you Know
If you want to know what the future holds, you can shake a fortune stick out of a bamboo cylinder available inside the Man Mo Temple. Then, read an English translation of the old sayings inscribed on the sticks in the book Man Mo Temple, which is for sale inside the temple.
The lively little dining spot of SoHo takes its name from its location, which is south of Hollywood Road. The entire area is made up of Shelley Street, Elgin Street, Peel Street, Staunton Street and Old Bailey Street. It has an appealing mix of creative shops, funky bars and hip restaurants serving up a huge range of international cuisine, including Nepalese, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese and East-West fusion.
How to get there
Continue walking east along Hollywood Road until you reach the outdoor Central–Mid-Levels Escalator. Take the escalator up to Staunton Street to reach the SoHo area.
Did you Know
At 800 metres long, the Central–Mid-Levels Escalator is the world's longest covered outdoor escalator. It links Des Voeux Road Central near the harbour to Conduit Road in the Mid-Levels. Travelling its entire length takes around 20 minutes and it's a convenient and fun way to check out the bustling city hillside which contains great restaurants and shops. The escalator runs one-way downhill from 6–10am and then changes to uphill from 10am to midnight. As it's used as a transport link for many Mid-Levels residents in the mornings, it's best to avoid it until after 9am when the morning rush hour is over.
When the lights go down in Hong Kong, the 'in crowd' heads to Lan Kwai Fong, a buzzing hub of clubs, bars and restaurants, and an absolute must for night owls and people watchers.
How to get there
Walk down the steps beside the escalator and turn right onto Hollywood Road, which will merge into Wyndham Street. Follow the signs into Lan Kwai Fong.
These wide stone steps connect Ice House Street with Duddell Street and Queen's Road Central. The old-style lamps at the head and feet of the steps were built between 1875 and 1889, and are the only four original gas lamps remaining in Hong Kong.
How to get there
Walk up D'Aguilar Street, cross Wyndham Street and turn left into Lower Albert Road past the Fringe Club, and follow the directional signs to Duddell Street.
The Court of Final Appeal was opened by Governor Lugard in 1912 and was home to the Supreme Court until 1985 when it was converted into the Former Legislative Council. This Neoclassical two-storey granite structure is not currently open to the public.
How to get there
Walk along Duddell Street, cross Queen's Road Central and then turn onto Ice House Street. Turn right at Des Voeux Road Central and walk to the Court of Final Appeal.
Did you Know
Chater Road, Pedder Street, Des Voeux Road Central and Ice House Street are collectively known as 'luxury brand streets' and are a mecca for luxury lovers.
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum, located at Central Pier 8, tells the rich story of the connection between the people of Hong Kong and the sea through exhibits, interactive displays, presentations and tours. With more than 2,000 years of seafaring history, there is something for everyone.
How to get there
Walk along Jackson Road to Chater Road and then turn to Man Yiu Street. Walk to the Central Pier 8 along Man Yiu Street for around 10-15 minutes to the Museum.


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Suunto EON Steel has color-coded alarms, warnings and notifications. They are shown prominently on the display with an audible alarm (if tones are on). Alarms are always red. Warnings may be red or yellow. Notifications are always yellow.
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Great Place to Work: SAS ranks second among Swiss employers
SAS, one of the leading analytics providers, maintains its position as a top employer in Switzerland: In the current ranking "Best Employer of Switzerland 2019" of the Great Place to Work Institute, the Swiss national company of the US-American group comes in 2nd place in the category 20 to 49 employees - once again improving on the bronze placement last year.
For the Great Place to Work ranking, the employees of the participating companies are interviewed directly to the satisfaction of their employer. In addition to compensation, fringe benefits or creative opportunities for development, the decisive criteria are above all soft factors such as appreciation, team spirit and fairness.
"2nd place - that's great," says Annette Green, vice president of DACH at SAS, about the result. "I have experienced the positive spirit of SAS for almost 30 years in the US - and I am thrilled that it is also living here. Because economic success in the competitive IT market and in the environment of dynamic trend technologies such as artificial intelligence can only be achieved with motivated, qualified employees - and we have them! "
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Over the course of this summer and fall, I have worked with a student researcher to create a video game experience that will help demonstrate information literacy skills. I will go into more detail about the project in the coming posts, but I wanted to start off with this video mapping out our character interactions.
After spending a few months this summer looking through online games and not finding anything that provided the depth we wanted within a limited playtime experience, we decided to mod an existing game. After creating the characters and most of the dialogue, we needed to see where our gaps in quest logic and character interactions were.
Student Fellowship: Morrowind Critical Thinking Mod from Paul Waelchli on Vimeo.
Mapping it out allowed us to identify that our critical thinking quest was too straight forward and made creating more characters and dialogue easy to plug in. With the additional characters and dialogue, I think that we've created a quest that will force players to question and evaluate the information that they receive.


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Too bad others do not join in with their opinions.
Be careful what you ask for, my friend!
Very, very interesting discussion.
To start, I want to say I agree with many of the points of view here. Go figure... In any case, I see it somewhat like the story of the dozen blind men touching the elephant. Each will discribe something different, but all are touching the elephant. In the end, it takes all of their opinions to describe what "it" is.
Allow me to digress for just a few seconds. Proper spellings are...
Zanshin , and NOT zanchin. Check out the link provided.
Boshiken, and NOT bushiken. Boshi = thumb. Ken = fist.
What I would like to ask is if Uechi Ryu is a sport style?
IMO, no - strictly speaking. Judo, Wresting, and Boxing are the prototypical sport styles.
Do we have to alter Uechi Ryu too drastically to fit into the sport rules?
That IMO depends on your definition of what Uechi Ryu is.
Do I have to alter my Uechi Ryu too drastically to rock climb so I can find a more modern (and fun) way to train Uechi hands?
Do I have to alter my Uechi Ryu to do traditional freeweight training? BTW on that one, a great coach (John Gamble) once told me "You come into this room to get strong and develop coordination and proprioception. Leave all your activity-related movements on the playing field." Interesting to see how this man's attitude in the 1980s has now become gospel in the 21st century.
Do I have to alter my Uechi Ryu too drastically to do sport karate? This will be debated forever.
On the one hand, I'm glad I FINALLY have an ally like Rick who sees the merits of "Uechi pointy things," and the importance of training them. Tomoyose's words meant a lot to me too, Rick. You go, man!
On the other hand, it's just one element of your training.
* Like sanchin. What the hell are we doing in that kata anyhow? Is that fighting? Think about it.
* Like kami training. Doesn't look like fighting to me...
* Like body conditioning.
* Etc.
A few other thoughts...
This IMO is just one of those things that should be "out there." Uechi Ryu and other styles are an a la carte affair. Right now, I believe you are doing the right thing, Rick. But if your dojo gets bigger, if your clientele begin to span the ages and stick around for more than a few years, etc., etc., then one day you might be happy to have a sport karate specialist in your fold.
I now have a MCMAP black belt in my dojo. He can't teach us squat of what he learned and what he knows. But is there collateral benefit? You bet. Do they do Uechi techniques in real life? You bet. Is it pure Uechi? No. Is it real fighting? Are you kidding?? Does he teach me (us) something with this cross-training journey? You bet.
More later.
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The officer also noticed that there were black SUVs behind both cars as if to create a makeshift racetrack. During the race, Bieber's and Sharieff's vehicles reached speeds of 55 to 60 mph in a residential area where the speed limit is 30 mph. The officer stopped Sharieff's car and another officer later caught up with Bieber's car. When the officer approached Bieber's car, he smelled a strong odor of alcohol and noticed Bieber's eyes appeared to be bloodshot, the arrest report states. Bieber also had slow, deliberate movements and a look of stupor on his face, all of which are indicators of an impaired driver. The arrest report, which also notes that Bieber had a flushed face, states that the pop star was found to be under the influence of alcohol, but it's unclear whether he was also under the influence of drugs. Bieber resisted arrest, questioning why he was being stopped, and was arrested for resisting and not following his instructions. After Bieber exited the vehicle, he repeatedly questioned what was going on, in obscene terms, and he kept putting his hands in his pockets despite the police officer's asking him not to out of fear he was going for a weapon. Bieber resisted three attempts to pat him down for weapons, saying "I ain't got no f---ing weapons," "Why do you have to search me?" "What the f--- is this about?" and "What the f--- are you doing?" Read the arrest report here. He was then placed into custody and taken to the police station. En route, Bieber said he wasn't drunk and was coming back from recording music at a studio. At the station, Bieber said that he had consumed alcohol and some prescription medication and had been smoking pot, Miami Beach Police Chief Raymond Martinez said in a press conference (video below). Bieber was cooperative at the police station but failed a field sobriety test and was given a Breathalyzer test. Bieber had a blood-alcohol level of 0.04, according to various media reports. But TMZ reported Friday that the pop star may have only had a blood-alcohol level of 0.014. Under Florida law, people under the age of 21 are considered driving under the influence if they have a blood-alcohol content of .02 percent or more -- a level Bieber could reach with one drink. The street where Bieber was racing is a four-lane residential street containing apartment buildings, a high school, a youth center, a golf course and a city firehouse, according to the Associated Press. It's a short drive away from South Beach. The following pictures were posted of Bieber allegedly being taken from the police station to the jail. #JustinBieber leaves #MiamiBeachPD #DUI #MiamiHerald pic.twitter.com/eHPMS9OOey — walter michot (@WalterMichot) January 23, 2014 #JustinBieber leaves #MiamiBeach Police Department after arrest #MiamiHerald #DUI #Dragracing pic.twitter.com/RAbUAlL7WL — walter michot (@WalterMichot) January 23, 2014 Bieber was leaving a club at the time, according to The Miami Herald. PHOTOS: Justin Bieber Through the Years Bieber and his friend did not blow a significant amount on the Breathalyzer test, the Herald reports, but they were arrested for driving under the influence after failing drug recognition tests. Sharieff posted the following tweet Thursday morning. Miami nights ridin thru yo city in that hot wheel ? http://t.co/vq3qH2JxAM — Khalil- - -? (@CrazyKhalil) January 23, 2014 Read Sharieff's full arrest report here. He also posted the below photo on Instagram of Bieber allegedly in the Lamborghini before he was arrested. The Herald adds that Bieber is reported to have spent tens of thousands of dollars at the King of Diamonds strip club. The club tweeted on Monday night that Bieber ordered $75,000 in singles. Justin Bieber just ordered 75k ones... — King of Diamonds (@KOD_miami) January 21, 2014 However, club owner Ricky "Disco Rick" Taylor later said that Bieber didn't spend all of that money. "Justin Bieber didn't spend $75,000," Taylor said during an appearance on The Andy Slater Show Wednesday afternoon on sports radio WINZ-940 AM, according to The Miami Herald. "First of all, he stayed for an hour," continued Taylor. "If he dropped $75K, he'd have been here for three or four hours." The Opa-Locka Police Department is also reportedly investigating a police escort given to Bieber. The arrest is the latest run-in with the law for Bieber, whose house was searched last week after he was accused of egging a neighbor's house and videotaping the incident. Bieber is still under investigation over the egg-throwing incident, but his Miami arrest is unlikely to affect that, the AP reported. Bieber also has repeatedly been cited for speeding, openly smoking pot and hosting loud parties at his Calabasas home. In addition, the pop star recently made headlines for allegedly sneaking out of a Brazilian brothel, illegally tagging a hotel wall and urinating into a mop bucket while yelling "F--- Bill Clinton" and desecrating a photo of the former president. Bieber is scheduled to go to trial in L.A. on Feb. 18 for allegedly beating up his ex-bodyguard Moshe Benabou. Late Thursday, Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, took to Twitter to address the arrest. @justinbieber love you and i will act in the manner of someone who truly cares. that is all I have to say. thanks for all those concerned — Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) January 24, 2014 Braun also posted a quote on Instagram: "What defines us is how well we rise after falling." In a recent THR cover story, Braun, said that while he tried to protect the pop star when he was younger, he now finds he can't control him. "When Justin was younger, it was 'Keep him out of trouble, stop him from falling down, protect him as much as you can from anything that can hurt him,' " Braun told THR. "When I try to do that now, he's resentful, he pushes away and rebels. What I've come to learn is: Be there, give the best advice you can, but he has to be allowed to make his own decisions -- and his own mistakes." But Braun said he does still wait up for Bieber to go to sleep. "I'm usually up pretty much all night until I know Justin is in," the manager told THR. "At night is when trouble can come." Braun added that he's "prepared for what may come," in terms of morning news about his client. Bieber, who's Canadian, is living in the U.S. thanks to an O-1 visa, issued to anyone with "extraordinary ability or achievement" in their field, including the arts. Any conviction for an aggravated offense could see Bieber's work visa revoked, prompting immigration officials to toss him out of the country. But the Miami arrest likely won't affect Bieber's immigration status, according to the AP. According to U.S. immigration law, authorities do not revoke an individual's visa unless the person has been convicted of a violent crime or been sentenced to more than one year imprisonment. According to immigration attorney Ira Kurzban, Bieber is "not subject to deportation because of a DUI offense, nor is driving with an expired license a deportable offense." Those offenses wouldn't keep Bieber from being readmitted into the U.S., either. For a first DUI offense, there is no minimum sentence and a maximum of six months, a fine of $250 to $500, and 50 hours of community service. For anyone under 21, there is an automatic six-month license suspension. A first conviction for drag racing carries a sentence of up to six months, a fine of $500 to $1,000 and a one-year license suspension. Beiber's publicist declined to comment. Etan Vlessing and the Associated Press contributed to this report. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Hilary Lewis firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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Should claimants be paid vouchers to stop spending on 'vices'?
By Brian Wheeler
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Should benefit claimants be prevented from spending the money given to them by the state on alcohol, gambling, cigarettes and other "vices"?
A poll commissioned by think tank Demos suggests most people would support such a move.
But the findings have been met with horror by anti-poverty campaigners, who have questioned whether the British public really feel that way, or whether they have been denied the full facts on poverty by the government and certain newspapers.
Alison Garnham, director of the Child Poverty Action Group, said the poll, in which 59% agreed the government should control what people spend their benefits on, should be taken with a large pinch of salt.
"In the United States in the 1960s, welfare rights campaigners argued for food stamps for certain groups on the basis that some of them were alcohol abusers, but it's not an argument that ever took traction in the UK because people would find that offensive.
"I think we have a very different culture. I just don't think it would be acceptable in the same way," she told a Demos fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference.
'Cool card'
In the United States, people on "food stamps" are given a pre-payment card that they can use to buy food and other essentials - but not luxuries such as alcohol and tobacco.
The introduction of the Universal Credit next year, which will see six work-related benefits rolled up into a single payment, potentially opens the door to a similar system in the UK.
Prime Minister David Cameron has not ruled out exercising more control over how claimants spend their money, although there is no suggestion, so far, that food stamps will be introduced in the UK.
Some, including Mastercard, which sent along a representative to the Demos fringe meeting, are pushing for the combined payment to be loaded on to a pre-paid card.
If such a card were to be introduced, explained Matthew Mayo, Mastercard's head of business development in the UK and Ireland, claimants could be blocked from using online gambling sites, for example, but not from buying booze at a supermarket.
Cards could also be used to incentivise healthy behaviour, he added, and some local authorities are already experimenting with such a policy.
In the London borough of Camden, primary school children on free school meals can apply for a "Cool card", which entitles them to £15 a month worth of activities such as drama tuition, climbing wall and martial arts.
'Feckless' claimants
Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, an aide to shadow health secretary Andy Burnham, said she backed the idea, in principle, of using pre-paid benefit cards to encourage people to make healthy eating choices by offering discounts on fruit and vegetables, for example.
But she rejected the "obnoxious" suggestion that "feckless" benefit claimants blew all their money on "fags and booze", instead of feeding their children.
Like Alison Garnham, she feared controlling what benefits are spent on would rob the poor of control over their lives and add to the stigma of being on benefits.
What alarms Labour politicians is that voters appear to have stopped thinking of benefits as social security - something they pay into for use in hard times - but rather as a charity handout to the poor, and that this will fatally undermine the welfare state.
One of the most striking findings of the Demos survey was that 18-24-year-olds were one of the most likely age groups to call for government controls on how benefits are spent.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liam Byrne agreed that a majority of people thought benefit recipients were lazy and did not really want to work.
Campaigners like Alison Garnham argue that the public attitudes have been influenced by tabloid caricatures of benefit scroungers when, in fact, the amount paid to out-of-work people had gone down, in real terms, over the past 40 years.
"Six out of ten poor children live with a parent who is working. The reason they are poor is because their parent is a cleaner or a care assistant not because they are a drug addict or an alcoholic," she told the Demos meeting.
"It's generally desirable for claimants to have control over their own money, not paid on their behalf to somebody else. So I find myself asking why would the state want to have more power to interfere with how this money is being spent?"
"There will be a small group of people who have trouble budgeting or who are alcoholics, for example, but there is some really good evidence that poor families are very good at budgeting their incomes."
Demos deputy director Claudia Wood said the think tank would be staging a similar debate in Birmingham next week at the Conservative Party conference, which, she added, might produce a very different response.