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The need for a transformative global agenda to ensure a prosperous and stable future for humanity was underscored by UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi at an international forum on global economics held in Astana, Kazakhstan on 22 May 2014.
Moderating a panel discussion at the Seventh Astana Economic Forum, Dr. Kituyi brought together eminent discussants, including former Prime Minister of Italy and tenth President of the European Commission Romano Prodi and Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides, to reflect on UNCTAD's fiftieth anniversary and its continuing goal to realize prosperity for all.
"When we look at the development framework for after 2015 … we are talking about an agenda that is transformative. By this we mean an agenda that addresses the need for development that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable," Dr. Kituyi said in opening remarks at the panel, which was held under the title "Transformation for Prosperity? Fifty Years of Continuity and Change".
"This agenda needs to create conditions that will allow more countries to achieve the kind of 'virtuous circles' of productive investment, rising incomes, poverty reduction and expanding markets that bring about lasting economic and social transformation," Dr. Kituyi said.
The panel was opened by Bakhyt Sultanov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Kazakhstan, and included welcome statements from Trijono Wibowo, President of the Trade and Development Board (UNCTAD's governing body), Martin Sajdik, President of the UN's Economic and Social Council, and Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva.
The participants echoed Dr. Kituyi in calling for the return of development to the centre of multilateralism and consequently for a bold and transformative agenda to succeed the Millennium Development Goals when they expire next year.
Justice, and the need for an inclusive global economic system that allows for the full realization of human potential, was a key theme that emerged from the panel discussion. The panel was composed of:
Romano Prodi, former Prime Minister of Italy and tenth President of the European Commission
Domingo Cavallo, former finance minister and president of the central bank of Argentina
Christopher Pissarides, winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics
Taffere Tesfachew, UNCTAD's Director for Africa, Least Developed Countries, and Special Programs
Manuel Montes, Senior Adviser at the South Centre
The panelists also emphasized that "business as usual" is not an option and that transformation from traditional to modern activities is necessary. The importance of changing ways of thinking and the contemporary political culture were also emphasized, especially in the context of fostering societies that accept greater equity and justice in the economic system. Also underscored was the importance of generating jobs, including in social sectors.
In addition, panelists discussed the importance of systemic reforms and building the capacity of states to play an active and enabling role in the economy, especially by creating a climate conducive for growth and development.
The panel, part of the Second World Anti-Crisis Forum, which is held under the auspices of the Astana event and addresses ways and means of helping place the global economy back on track following the global economic and financial crisis, was also organized as part of the global celebrations of UNCTAD's fiftieth anniversary.
UNCTAD is the focal point in the UN system for the integrated treatment of trade and development and inter-related issues, and holds its fiftieth anniversary in Geneva on the week of 16-20 June 2014.
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Hello, my name is James Luxford and I am a film journalist from London. This website is where you can access all my film reviews, interviews, radio appearances and anything else!
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Last Wednesday (18 May), Professor Ian Hargreaves of Cardiff University published his review, commissioned by Prime Minister Cameron, of copyright law in the digital age.
The Hargreaves Report, by comment consent, recommended some much-needed changes but falls short of the 'radical overhaul' of copyright law demanded by many. Similar to the way the 2010 Digital Economy Act was concerned largely with targeting illegal digital downloads, the focus of the report is on protecting the intellectual property of the copyright holder (the traditional approach) rather than offering ways that incorporate the idea of fair use, which would require new, innovative models.
Fair use is where significant portions of a work can be replicated without permission as long as the work or reputation of the copyright holder is not denigrated.
For example, I would've liked to have used a snippet from a Beatles song called I'll Follow the Sun for – not surprisingly – our recent e-learning conference. The snippet is available on Wikipedia. When you further investigate the licensing, you'll find that it's been uploaded because it qualifies under the US fair use laws. But we don't have a similar law in the UK, so I didn't use the song, although clearly my intent was not malicious. The Hargreaves Report looks set to ensure this continues.
That said, the Hargreaves Report does make a number of useful suggestions for UK copyright law:
- legalising the practice of copying music and films for personal use (i.e. allowing the consumer to choose his or her media format)
- the creation of a Digital Copyright Exchange for orphaned works whose copyright holder cannot be established
- relaxing the laws on parody (see for example the Newport State of Mind video)
Having flexible, fair and transparent copyright laws in the UK is vital if open educational resources are to become as mainstream here as many would like. These laws have to include fair use. President Obama's announcement in January of a $2 billion fund is an acknowledgement of how central OERs are likely to become in education.
This week, Net pioneers led by Mark Zuckerberg and Eric Schmidt have been lobbying the G8 summit in Paris against increasing attempts to regulate the Internet and especially the Web. Central to this has been the thorny issue of intellectual property.
But when it comes to copyright law, the traditional approach consistently trumps any innovative model. At least in the UK and EU, which is in the process of updating its intellectual property laws in a way that may make even the modest loosening up recommended by Hargreaves difficult to enact, that doesn't seem likely to change in the near future.
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I actually played with stamps and paper this weekend! I actually started out trying to design a project with my Silhouette, but then I got overwhelmed and decided to bust out some stamps instead. Not only did I use up some of my paper scraps, but I also feel like I got some of my crafty mojo back.
I created a ton of teeny tiny cards. I plan on using some of these for lunchbox notes, and the rest for gift tags. I kept things really simple and had a blast. I used a few Paper Smooches sets, a few dollar stamps, Copics, some glitter and Glossy Accents. That's it! I turned on music and shut the door to the office while the rest of the house napped or rested. Heaven.
They aren't fancy, but I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. I may never go back to making regular sized cards again. ;)
These little cards are perfect for all of my paper scraps that I just can't seem to throw away. They were also a great first step towards papercrafting again. I have to take a few more baby steps before I start trying to play catch up on the kids' scrapbooks.
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Channing Tatum was left embarrassed after his pregnant wife JENNA DEWAN-TATUM forced him to chase down Prince William and then mum-to be Kate Middleton during an event in London.
' But I said, 'No, we need a picture!' So I gave one of the (movie's) producers my phone to take a picture, because I needed a picture for Everly's baby book - we're both pregnant! Like, how cool is t
The Step Up couple spent the months leading up to their daughter's birth earlier this year (13) in England, where Tatum filming his new movie Jupiter Ascending just outside of the capital at the Leavesden Warner Brothers lot.
Next door, the iconic Harry Potter studio tour opened for the first time, with Britain's royal couple on hand to help launch the grand opening - and Dewan-Tatum was determined to catch a glimpse of the pair, much to her husband's annoyance.
For Jenna, she told U.S. chat show host Ellen DeGeneres on Wednesday (02Oct13) that she took it as an opportunity to not only meet the Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.
Jenna recalled, "We got word that Kate and William were gonna come and christen the Harry Potter Museum and I was like, 'Oh my God, we have to meet. She's pregnant, I'm pregnant, we're gonna be best friends. This has to happen. "They come that morning, and they're like 'Oh, they're leaving.' And I was like, 'Honey, we are going.' And he was mortified.
He was like, 'We are not chasing these people down,' and I said, 'Yes we are!' "We end up in the receiving line, and they come and see us and wave. And he's like, 'Okay great, we're good. We're leaving.' But I said, 'No, we need a picture!' "So I gave one of the (movie's) producers my phone to take a picture, because I needed a picture for Everly's baby book - we're both pregnant! Like, how cool is that? And they were cool as cucumbers...
After they left, I got the look (from Channing), that 'You know I just really embarrassed myself'.
I told him, 'I'm pregnant? Hormones?'"


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take a fancy to (someone or something)
take a fancy to (someone or something)
To have or develop a fondness for or inclination toward something or someone; to be attracted to or desire someone or something. I think Jennifer has taken a fancy to my friend Tommy, so I'm going to try to set them up on a date! I never used to like raisins as a kid, but I've taken a fancy to them as I've grown older.
take a fancy to someone or somethingand take a liking to someone or something; take a shine to someone or something
to develop a fondness or a preference for someone or something. John began to take a fancy to Sally late last August at the picnic. I've never taken a liking to cooked carrots. I think my teacher has taken a shine to me.
take a fancy to
Also, take a liking or shine to . Be attracted to someone or something, as in They took a fancy to spicy foods after their Mexican vacation, or I'm hoping he'll take a liking to the water, now that we have a cottage on a lake, or We think Bill's taken a shine to Betsy. The first term was first recorded in 1541, the first variant in 1570, and the last, a colloquialism, in 1850.


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Early last week it became apparent to me that I wasn't going to be able to run the Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Run. Physically I suppose I knew that I wasn't going to, but emotionally...I was still holding onto hope.
In the past-during my recovery from hysterectomy and than the herniated discs from that recovery-I chose not to volunteer at races, nor did I socialize with my very best friends in the world. I felt that I was no longer a runner, that my fragile eggshell mind couldn't handle the fact that I wasn't running while around my friends. I'm so thankful that I have learned from that experience.
Bill posted to FB that he was heading up an UMTR aid station and was looking for volunteers. I received confirmation that I would not be running and reached out to Bill about volunteering. I'm so glad that I did!
UMTR Aid Station at Peterson's. Mile 16 and 32. Rocking it Out!
I slept in, was working the aid station from 730-330 so didn't leave for Duluth until 5 AM. I missed a few signs so didn't get there until after 8, but it was OK. The station was well-manned!
It was freezing outside! A bit of rain, some wind, 43F baby. Crazy. I was so happy I hauled my down vest, jacket and full length coat. Yup, I wore my full length down Patagonia coat. I wished I brought gloves!! It was cold for us but not so much for the runners. Many runners in sleeveless tops, shirtless guys, they were not freezing.
I had so much fun! I don't believe I've worked an aid station for an Ultra before. I have been at registration and road races but not an ultra. Wow, so much fun. I laughed so hard and so much that my face hurt. Bill talked so much that he lost his voice! I, Victoria and Misty rang cowbell, made drums, cheered, it was crazy fun.
Helping others to obtain their goals..that was what this was all about. Offering an Oreo Brownie, filling a water bottle, offering to fill a bladder..a kind word or hug..that's what I could do for the runner. I met so many new people-many of which will become good friends, I just know it. I rekindled so many great relationships with my friends, it was just what I needed.
No more hunkering down and isolating myself from others during time of injury. I become depressed, withdrawn, unhappy. Laughing with the others..this is what I choose to do.
We broke down the aid station at 330 and headed to the finish line. John was already done-finishing in under 9 hours. Most of the rest of the group sprinkled through the finish line between 10 and 13 hours. I had more brownies to offer-they absolutely loved them-and more hugs and cheers. What a great day! Fabulous runners! Great volunteers and incredible RDs. What more can a person want? If I can't run the race I'll help you to run the race :)
I am on the mend..Superior Sawtooth is still on the calendar. I need to find lodging..up next.
Me, Misty and Victoria representing UMTR.
Friday, August 02, 2013
Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Run: Volunteer!
Labels: Ankle Sprain, Superior Sawtooth 100, UMTR, Voyager
4 comments:
- Olga said...
I absolutely LOVE volunteering, often more than running a race myself nowadays. It's as tiring too:)
- Julie B said...
Hey Olga! Yea, it was tiring and I even felt the endorphin rush! It was so great helping out, seeing each runner and them going to the finish line. Fun time indeed!
- Ever Onward said...
It was great volunteering with you and the rest of our crew! Thanks for the brownies. It's good to hear that you're healing up. I'll see you out on the trail.
- Julie B said...
Sue! Yes, Lean Horse was ages ago!!! It is still my 100 PR, too!! Looking forward to seeing you at Superior 100. 4 weeks!
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A Financial Services Associate is responsible for providing customers with high quality, prompt, and professional financial services. As a single point of contact, performs a variety of customer banking transactions and provides quality service to existing and new clients in accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of the Bank. Participates in the development of client relationships by cross-selling banking products and services as appropriate.
Processes all customer related financial transactions in accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of the Bank. Opens new accounts that include but are not limited to savings, checking, certificates and IRAs according to customer needs. Accurately prepares all required documents for completing the transaction. Answers inquiries and provides information to customers in person, by telephone and by mail on various accounts and other bank services. Assists customers with routine issues and refers to management staff if necessary. Assists in the achievement of branch sales goals by developing, setting and achieving personal sales and referral goals. Proactively solicits and promotes new business by actively selling Bank products, conducting sales activities and referring business to other units of the Bank. Develops new and expands existing client relationships by identifying current and potential client needs and by cross-selling Bank products, participating in business development and CRA related activities. Processes various customer transactions including but not limited to cash, check and ATM deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, account closeouts, loan payments; issues bank checks, and U.S. Savings Bonds redemption. Balances cash drawer and prepares daily proof/settlement. Services customer accounts, executes changes of address, ATM claims, and all other account servicing requests. Opens vault and verifies cash shipments in conjunction with leadership team member. Assists with ATM settlement. Provide an exceptional customer experience by utilizing Bank service standards. Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. Where applicable and when performing the responsibilities of the job, employees are accountable to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and adhere to internal control policies and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent. Retail sales, customer service, cash handling experience preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in a process-driven role handling credit or financial transactions such as; billing analyst at a medical facility, auto dealership, insurance practice or other comparable experience.
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States including Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona are part of the southwestern United States. There are plenty of large and small medical centers and other facilities where healthcare travelers may be needed. All four states have large cities, small town, national parks, monuments and a variety of cultural and recreational activities to enjoy. Consider some of what the southwest US has a lot to offer travelers. [continue reading…]
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Email Security (AV/AS) from BAE Systems reduces risk exposure and corporate liability by safeguarding your email with anti-virus and anti-spam technologies that block malicious software and spam at the gateway.
An inbox full of spam can be quite aggravating. But spam can be more than a mere irritant. It often carries malicious software. And, in the guise of legitimate offers from real companies, spam can direct unknowing employees to websites that silently deposit malicious files or viruses.
New email viruses are released almost daily – any one of which can spread throughout your company within minutes. Unfortunately, most anti-virus programs are ineffective at fighting new email viruses because of the time required to research, locate, and deploy the latest virus definitions. The Email Security (AV/AS) service from BAE Systems is the exception.
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Q. What is Moodle?
Moodle is Alverno's Course Management System (CMS). It is web based and may be used by instructors to provide access to course materials or online activities. Use Moodle to view and print the syllabi for your courses.
Q. What is my Moodle username?
Your Moodle username is the same as your Alverno computer network username.
Q. What is my Moodle password?
Your Moodle password is the same as your Alverno computer network password. Resetting your Alverno computer network password will also reset your Moodle password.
Q. How do I login to Moodle?
Type http://moodle.alverno.edu into the address bar of your Firefox browser and hit Enter. Enter your Alverno network username and password. Alverno recommends using the latest version of Firefox as your browser for Moodle.
Q. What if I don't have Firefox on my computer?
You can download the most recent version of Firefox here for free. Click the download button and follow the instructions.
Q. Can I use another browser instead of Firefox?
Alverno recommends using the most current version of Firefox for Moodle. Firefox has been tested and found to have the fewest problems when working with Moodle. Other browsers tend to have problems with the layout of some of the pages and may prevent you from completing some activities. If you choose to use a browser other than Firefox please be aware that Alverno staff may not be able to help you with some of the difficulties you will encounter.
Q. How will I know how to use Moodle?
General directions for using Moodle are available in the Moodle Manual for Students.
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When you are in the Computer Center labs, the lab assistants can answer your Moodle questions. If you are not in the Computer Center you can call a lab assistant at (414) 382-6336 during lab hours or send an email to email@example.com. If you are in a course in Moodle you can use the Trouble Ticket button to send an email to the helpdesk. The Moodle Help block is available in every course and is located toward the bottom of the left column.


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A big thanks to Habitually Chic for posting photos of the much awaited Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse in NY - there are so many gorgeous rooms, I wish I could have been there to see them in person. There were a lot of familar names, including the Aussie newcomers to NY - Burley Katon Halliday, although a new one for me was S. Russell Groves. I checked out the rest of his portfolio last night and was so impressed. I've recently been loving interiors with lots of timber and a bit of a mid-century vibe, so these are really appealing to me right now. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!
A retail project, however I could easily live with this as a living room setting. It even makes the ubiquitous Barcelona stool look super chic all over again. (I'm really hoping my Robsjohn-Gibbings slipper chair will look that nice once it's been recovered!)
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If you think campus dining means dull cafeteria fare, think again. Think fresh and made-to-order. Think flavor and imagination. Think personal pasta dishes whipped up at your request by our sauté chef. And think about sending in a recipe from home for us to prepare for everyone—part of our "Favorites from Home" program.
You will find everything here from delicious comfort foods (waffle bar, anyone?) to a full range of healthy meals: natural, organic, locally grown, vegetarian, and vegan options, all with readily available nutritional information. In fact, at each meal you will find "Mindful," meals carefully prepared to meet guidelines for excellent nutrition and moderate calorie totals. In addition, an on-campus dietitian can help plan meals for you if you have special dietary needs.
All students living on campus are required to sign up for a meal plan. For those off campus, it's optional. You'll choose from a range of plans, offering a combination of pre-paid, all-you-care-to-eat meals and flex dollars, which can be used to purchase items at any of the campus dining locations. The idea is that you can decide how many traditional sit-down meals you would like in a dining hall setting and how often you'd rather have something quick on-the-go.
Additional options are available if you are an off-campus student, and more details on dining, including dining facility hours and menus, are available at drake.sodexomyway.com.
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A brief summary of the game from Wikipedia should be good enough >.<"
So, Legend of Cao Cao has been a huge hit for the Chinese internet communities because of their softwares to mod the game. Being able to replace and change everything from scratch, the game can be modded to play at a entirely new experience.
Since everything can be modding, the Chinese communities created their own sprites and made them animatedly run on their LoCC (Legend of Cao Cao) mod. Popular sprites are the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI' portraits, made to become deformed sprites to fit into the gameplay of LoCC.
Compare them if you wish, but keep in mind that some of the costume's colours are changed to keep the players in the mod to not be confused.
RTKXI to LoCC Sprite
-People who served Cao Cao and Wei.
Top Row from the Left to Right: Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Chu, Dian Wei, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Yu Jin, Zhang He, Cao Chun
Middle Row from the Left to Right: Cao Pi, Sima Yi (RTKX), Pang De, Meng Da, Zang Ba, Cao Zhang, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Jia Xu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, Liu Ye, Man Chong, Mao Jie
Bottom Row from the Left to Right: Xu Shu, Xu You, Wei Xu, Song Xian, Chen Gong, Chen Deng, Chen Gui, Gao Lan
-Under service of Liu Bei.
Top Row from the Left to Right: Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, Pang Tong, Chen Zhen, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu, Mi Fang, Lady Mi, Ma Dai, Guan Ping
Bottom Row from the Left to Right: Jian Yong, Liao Hua, Zhou Cang, Liu Feng, Liu Pi, Gong Du
-Under service of the Sun family.
From Left to Right: Sun Jian (RTKX), Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Lu Xun, Cheng Pu (RTKX), Huang Gai (RTKX), Han Dang, Lu Fan, Taishi Ci, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Dong Xi
-Under service of Lu Bu.
From Left to Right: Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Gao Shun, Cao Xing, Hao Meng, Hou Cheng
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We all know that Boy Scouts can get quite dirty when they are on a camping trip. Sometimes they become filthy. Once and awhile, at the end of a week of summer camp, their clothes may stand up on their own. Even the adult leaders clothes can become grimy by the end of a weekend. That is why you need a good clothes cleaning detergent when you arrive back home. What detergent should you use? Really, there is only one choice for cleaning up after a Boy Scout outing. You need Sudsy Dudsy.
What? You have never heard of Sudsy Dudsy? Really? Where have you been? It is the best soap ever invented by mankind. It can clean everything, and every stain. In fact, let me show you. This video post to the Melrose Scout Productions Podcast features a member of our troop demonstrating the cleaning power of Sudsy Dudsy during our Laughs For Lunch Show in the year 2000. You will see for yourself that this product is simply amazing.
Actually, this is an easy skit for your Boy Scouts to perform. You only need one Scout, a bucket, a few dirty clothes items, and a few identical clean items. Of course, it helps if your Scout is quite a showman. This is a short skit in which he can really ham it up a bit, as the Boy Scout in this video does.
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Given a probability density function find the mean, median and mode of the distribution.
Get into the exponential distribution through an exploration of its pdf.
Can the pdfs and cdfs of an exponential distribution intersect?
When can a pdf and a cdf coincide?
What happens if this pdf is the arc of a circle?
Investigate the normal distribution
Invent scenarios which would give rise to these probability density functions.
By exploring the concept of scale invariance, find the probability that a random piece of real data begins with a 1.
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Are we the only art museum in the world building a playground? Maybe, maybe not, but hey, it started as a wild idea or serious joke (or both) and now kids play out there! We are still puzzled that it happened. I know that you know that it isn't enough to just have an idea. It needed the thing itself—the Lozziwurm as invented in 1972 by Swiss artist and designer Yvan Pestalozzi. Which isn't enough either.
It needed Lynn Zelevansky, our visionary director, and the great enthusiasm of Marilyn Russell, our chair and curator for education, and the generosity of Maja Oeri and Hans Bodenmann, co-chairs of the Friends of the 2013 Carnegie International. But it needed even more than that, it needed the women and men on the ground, Rob Thompson of Terra Design Studio, the crew from Plantscape Inc. and from Technique Architectural Products, and Knoepfel Kunststoffe in Switzerland; it needed Carnegie Museum's of Art John Lyon, Jeff Lovett, Hannah Silbert, Tony Young, and super MC of organization Sarah Minnaert. Still not enough though—because what's a play sculpture without children? Well, they came, saw, and conquered it. Last Saturday, hundreds of them! And yes, this is part of The Playground Project of the 2013 Carnegie International opening on October 4, 5, and 6, 2013.


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Farmingdale State - 106, St. Joseph's - 63
Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State men's basketball team defeated St. Joseph's, 106-63, this evening in Farmingdale, N.Y. Senior guard Ryan Davis (Queens, N.Y.) scored a game-high 29 points and had 11 assists, which tied his previous career-high and school record. Senior forward AJ Matthews (Brooklyn, N.Y.) fell one block shy of a triple-double tallying 25 points, 17 boards and nine blocks. Matthews also tied his career-high and the Farmingdale State school record of nine blocks.
The Rams (17-5, 13-2) shot 61% from the field in the first half and took a 46-30 advantage to halftime.
Farmingdale State started the second half on a 14-3 run to quickly extend their lead to 60-33. The Rams opened up a 40 point lead, 85-45, with 5:24 left in the game and shot 59% percent from 3-point range in the second half en route to the 106-63 conference victory.
Senior guard Christian Nunez (White Plains, N.Y.) scored 14 points and had a game-high five steals for Farmingdale State.
The Golden Eagles (6-16, 4-11) were led by sophomore guard Evan Mohammed (Bayside, N.Y.) who scored 21 points.
The Rams next will travel to Purchase for a Skyline game on Saturday, February 9th at 2:00 p.m.


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Greetings true believers! With Popular Opinions turning two-years-old this week, I decided it's time to try something different. We've never done a running recap/review of a current television show, so after the warm response of my "You're Getting Old" critique, I thought it's time for me to jump in the medium and do a running recap/review of a show. And what better choice than a program I'm regularly recapping, reviewing and reverencing on the internet anyway – Dexter!
As someone who has been following Dexter since its first season DVD release became a cult sensation in 2007, I've always found it the little show that can and sometimes does. While I'm sure I've gotten as frustrated as a lot of you in regard to rushed endings, unresolved plotholes and the hiccups along the way*, the show's best moments keep me watching. To be honest, the premiere tonight caught me off guard. Since the second season, the show's season premieres have covered NYC with a thick coat of promotion. I've only seen a handful of subways ads advertising "D-Day," and I don't know if this reduced fanfare is because Showtime has a certain level of faith with the show or if they think its fanbase has gone as far as it's going to go. I also wasn't thrilled to hear rapper-turned-actor
Mos Def Yasiin Mr. Most Definitely Mos Def would be joining this season. But as I tuned in, once the now picture-of-health Michael C. Hall light up my screen, I was ready to ride the "Dexter is good again!" wave once more.
After a condensed recap of all the major events that's taken place these past five seasons, we begin "Those Kinds of Things." This week's episode was written by Six Feet Under's Scott Buck (who Dexter fans remember best for writing the 3rd season episode "The Damage a Man Can Do" where Miguel finally joined Dexter at one of his murder scenes) and directed by Rounders' John Dahl (who directed the 4th season Thanksgiving episode "Hungry Man" where Dex joined the Trinity Killer's family for Thanksgiving dinner – debatably the best episode in the entire series.) Seeing such a team credited right off the bat indicated an effort on the show's part to come out swinging. It's been a few years since the show started out particularly strong, and the Buck-Dahl union did do their best to appease fans and still build intrigue. Although before any of that happened, we had to have a mountain of exposition detailing what Miami Metro did on their summer vacations.
We ended last season at Harrison's birthday party and as Dexter's seed blew out the candles, got a slow-panning feel-good sequence, showing the lovefest between Batista-LaGuerta and Quinn-Deb in full effect. Within the first 15 minutes back from break we're told that LaGuerta has been promoted/divorced Batista, Quinn is ready to propose to Deb**, Harrison's entering preschool and Dex's life is pretty much back to normal as it was before he got married. It's a lot to digest at once and maybe just one degree better than a Star Wars-style scrolling text telling us everything that happened, but if it means wasting our time with less B-stories that go nowhere I'm all for it***. The writers seem to really want to win back the audience that the show may have lost in the last two seasons by giving us everything we've been clamoring for: TWO "killroom" scenes, much more humor, no mention of Rita's kids, sprinkled Masuka innuendo and a scene of Dexter gettin' some.
As great as all of that was, the problems with the show at its sixth season are now more confusing than ever. Dexter's dead dad**** Harry used to be his (for lack of a better term) conscience, a built in guardian angel to make sure he seemed "normal." In the first few seasons it seemed like Harry was just Dex's stern memory reinforcing the code, but now it's legitimately puzzling how this mental projection is coaching him in football. Also, in regard to the aforementioned "fan service," I am concerned what the episode means for the tone of the show. As fun as Dexter at his high school reunion was, the humor was almost too much at times, and the quickness with how the killroom scene tied the episode together does make me weary they're bringing back the "killer of the week" formula. I did enjoy the slowburn reveal of Edward James
Almost Olmos and Orange County's Colin Hanks as the members of a fanatical cult, especially the snakes-in-the-belly moment, so it should be fun to see where that goes. Overall, with the creative team behind the show bragging for years now that everything in seasons four and five were meant to set-up this season, I'm somewhat underwhelmed. This is supposed to be the show's last go-round, and while it's a much stronger start than years' past, it wasn't quite the homerun the show really needed.
We give it a Three Out of Five
So until next time…let's agree to agree!
*Except I should mention that our opinions probably differ when it comes to Julie Benz's portrayal of Dexter's wife "Rita." In four seasons she got America to go from finding her yang to Dex's yin endearing to begging for the death of a rape victim mother of three. It's a thankless role and she killed it every time.
**This was supposed to be a reveal at the end of the episode, but if you've ever seen a program on television before, you know when a character tells their season-long girlfriend a variant of "can I talk to you tonight over dinner," it's ring time.
***Yes, I'm still salty the incredibly compelling angle of Dexter being the witness at Batista-LaGuerta's wedding as his real life alibi for Rita's murder, which would have put both of their jobs in jeopardy as they had sworn to Deputy Chief Matthews that they were not in any way romantically involved, was teased in the season opener and then NEVER MENTIONED AGAIN.
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New women's prison, Statehouse dome repairs, 3 new liquor stores in NH public works budget
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) � Gov. Maggie Hassan is proposing a $129 million general fund public works budget with the biggest single outlay going to building a new women's prison in New Hampshire.
House Public Works Chairman David Campbell said Thursday that the proposed $38 million, 328-bed project could be divided into two budget cycles. He said that depends on if the prison could be built in two years. He said it might make sense to put some money in this budget for design and siting work and finish it in the next budget.
Campbell said his committee will consider the best way to proceed.
The public works budget also includes money to repair the Statehouse dome and to build new liquor stores in Salem, Epping and Warner.


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Gain a Clearer Understanding of God's Desires
Inherent in a New Year is reflection upon where one has been and a renewed sense of purpose (or a desire for a new purpose) in one's life. This reflection should not stop at the personal level (resolving to eat healthier and stay in more regular contact with loved ones) but must extend to our ministries. As you ponder the state of your ministry and determine where it could head this coming year(s), we would highly encourage you to take advantage of this special series and walk through the five steps of developing vision for your ministry. Even if you already have a stated vision, it is helpful to retrace the steps of that process to give yourself an re-invigorated sense of purpose, direction, and passion for your ministry area in the coming year.
Gain a Clearer Understanding of God's Desires
Today's first step toward developing/refreshing your ministry vision is one that often goes overlooked because it is so assumed. Returning to the Author of Creation and the greatest redemption plan in history could revolutionize your personal approach to ministry and re-orient a floundering outreach. A fuller understanding of God's purposes for the universal church will help you understand His purposes and desires for your church. Here are five ways to get a better understanding:
1. Pray individually and corporately. Ask God to give direction and understanding as you work through the process of developing a vision for your church. Ask Him to reveal to you what He desires your church to do. Practice fasting or other spiritual disciplines as part of this process.
2. Study the scriptures. Study passages of Scripture that reveal God's purpose for the church. Study the key passages in the New Testament on the Church. Be sure to include the following:
Matthew 28.19-20
John 3.16
2 Corinthians 5.18-21
Ephesians 1.3-12
Ephesians 4.11-16
1 Timothy 2.4
3. Synthesize the teaching of these passages and write a mission statement for your church. Remember, a mission statement differs from a vision statement.
Mission = the broad purpose for which any church exists (timeless and biblical; fits all churches)
Vision = a specific, detailed statement of the unique way that the mission will be accomplished by your church (local and situational, fits your church uniquely)
It should be timeless and biblical (i.e. actually arising out of the above texts and not just what you might think the text says somewhere…). This is a statement of what God wants churches to do. Your vision statement which you write later in the process will describe the unique way your church or ministry will fulfill this general mission statement. Other churches will have different vision statements as God leads them to accomplish His mission in situations different from yours. Each is valid as long as it is within the scriptural bounds of Christ's mission for the church.
4. Reflect. Spend some time quietly reflecting on what you have learned about God's plan for the church. Ask God to direct your thoughts and sharpen your understanding. Throughout the process of developing the vision, ask yourself the question: "What is the most effective thing our church can do to accomplish this mission in area of ministry?"
5. Seek Wise Counsel. Talk with mature believers in other churches about the mission and vision of their church. Seek out wise members of your own congregation and ask for their counsel about the vision of your church.
This is just the beginning! When considering the direction of our ministries, the most obvious (yet overlooked) beginning is in God's desired direction for His people. However our individual and corporate abilities along with the actual needs in our communities will help refine that general direction. Be sure to check out steps 2-5 to refresh your ministry vision in this new year.
This is based on a portion of Andrew Seidel's work Charting A Bold Course: Training Leaders for 21st Century Ministry. For more information on this title and for many other leadership resources, visit our Resource Center today!


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The Cosmic Children are the dynamic, space age surfers of the 1960's who 'feel the juice' of the ocean's swell's. They are 50 of the most well known surfers from around the world.
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|The Cosmic Children are the dynamic, space age surfers of the 1960's who 'feel the juice' of the ocean's swell's. They are 50 of the most well known surfers from around the world, like Miki Dora, David Nuuhiwa, J. Riddle, Johnny Fain, Jeff Hackman, Barry Kanaiaupuni, Mike Doyle, Corky Carrol, Owl Chapman, Rolf Arness, Billy Hamilton and hot locals and new names. Filmed in California, at the Ranch, the North Shore, and Honolua Bay.
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Great Bears in the Wild
A 900-pound flash of brown fur leaps into an ice-cold rapid and emerges with a salmon between its massive jaws. This isn't a nature program on your television — it's an unfiltered spectacle happening just a few feet in front of you. This is the kind of wildlife encounter you'll experience with Natural Habitat Adventures. Let us connect you with the wilderness leaders that Outside magazine named "World's #1 Adventure Travel Outfitter" and discover where, and how, you can seek out the best bear-spotting posts — from Alaska's coastal grizzlies to giant pandas in China — while helping to preserve the habitats of these impressive creatures.
Though iconic to Alaska, North America's largest land predators are more elusive than you might think. Coastal grizzlies hide within the unspoiled corners and wild beaches of the last frontier, so you'll follow your expert guide toward the best places to spot them from air, land and water. Watch them quietly and without interruption from your privileged perspective, or learn how to capture the perfect picture on an exclusive photo safari.
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Game 19: Toronto at Chicago pregame
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston continued with his platoon-like situation in left and at first for Saturday's game here in Chicago. I say "platoon-like" because Gaston insists that it's not a platoon, that Travis Snider and Lyle Overbay will see time against left-handed pitchers this season.
Saturday's lineup, as has mainly been the case this year, had right-handed hitters Jose Bautista and Kevin Millar in left and at first, respectively, against Sox lefty Mark Buehrle. Chatted with Snider about some things today, among them not facing lefties regularly up to this point this season.
Snider said all the right things, saying that he understands the situation and doesn't think it's a bad thing right now.
"The way Jose's been playing, the way the team's been playing, it'd be selfish for me to get caught up thinking like that," Snider said. "Getting that opportunity to play more often, I think has been great for him with what he's been doing. For me, as long as I can sit there and watch a guy like that, I've got no problem tipping my cap.
"Of course I'd like to be an everyday player, but I understand that there are better things for this ballclub and, for me, it's about winning."
Being a rookie, Snider said he also knows his time will come
"I'm 21 and in the big leagues," he said. "You try not to get too greedy about things. When you get your opportunities, try to make the most of them. Like I've said from Day 1, this organization has done what's been best for me and my career. At this point, it's not about me and my career.
"I feel like we're doing well as a team and guys are producing every day in that lineup and it's a fun thing to watch."
Snider agreed with Gaston's recent assessment that the young hitter could stand to be more aggressive at the plate. Snider said that — now that pitchers are putting together a book on him — he's noticed they are throwing more and more offspeed pitches his way. He is the type of hitter who likes to be aggressive early in the count and pitchers have picked up on that.
As for facing lefties, Snider said he felt comfortable against southpaws in the spring because he was seeing them on a regular basis. Now that he is only seeing lefties here and there, well, "it's one of those things where there's no excuses at the end of the day," he said.
ARMS WATCH: Jesse Litsch is going to Birmingham, Ala., to have Dr. James Andrews look at his ailing right forearm/elbow on Monday. Litsch felt tightness while throwing yesterday, felt good this morning and felt something again on last five tosses today. Jays say trip to Andrews is precautionary. Ricky Romero (right oblique strain) set to throw on flat ground Monday.
WEATHER WATCH: The tarp is on the field here and there is a chance of rain, but it looks like we're positioned on the edge of the storm that's heading through Chicago. Sooo, it seems like we should be able to get this one in. Keep checking my twitter page (you can find me under @MLBastian) for updates.
Today's lineups:
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Adam Lind, DH
6. Scott Rolen, 3B
7. Kevin Millar, 1B
8. Jose Bautista, LF
9. Raul Chavez, C
Starter: LHP Brian Burres (0-0)
1. Brent Lillibridge, 2B
2. Josh Fields, 3B
3. Carlos Quentin, LF
4. Jermain Dye, DH
5. Paul Konerko, 1B
6. Corky Miller, C
7. Brian Anderson, RF
8. Alexei Ramirez, SS
9. Jerry Owens, CF
Starter: LHP Mark Buehrle (2-0)
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I'm surprised that Ramirez didn't get a day off after his showing in the field last night.
Well, I hope we see an improvement from last night – a truly shocking performance! (Tongue firmly in cheek…) Looking forward to tonight, though I do hope the rain holds off, it's bad enough getting to bed after 3am from watching the ballgame, without rain delays adding to the sleep deprivation too. I'd have liked to see Castro called up instead of Burres with the numbers he's posting in NH – he finally gave up a run today, still a sub-one ERA and huge SO tally. Still, it'll be good to see if Burres can perform like in his last start for Vegas, rather than his first two…
Let's not fool ourselvs, we can't win with Burres tonight, but we can't winn them all anyway, so let's gat this one out of the way and get on with winning again.
The Yanks must winn today so we can keep the Yanks and Boston at bay.
Now one more thing and let me be the first to say it, Ido not like JP, but he must get credit for putting this team together, But i will give Cito and Co.the credit for the great job they have done so far this year. Now i know we may not make it , but we at least have a chance with these guys.
Sorry about that.
One thing you have to remember about Riccardi, garryguy:
When he came on board, this franchise was bleeding money, and was one of two teams under consideration for elimination. He and Paul Godfrey have put this team on a sound financial footing, rebuilt the farm system, vastly improved the scouting staff, and put together a series of teams that, on any given day, can beat any other team. The fact that this year's team can carry on despite the injuries proves what I am saying.
In retrospect, he probably kept John Gibbons for a year too long, Thomas and Eckstein didn't turn out so well, and he should have kept Reed Johnson over Shannon Stewart. It's easy to pick out mistakes in the rear view mirror, but the fact that we have baseball in Toronto at all is a credit to the present management.
The way the schedule is set, they don't get another day off until May 11, so they can't skip the #5 starter for another 3 cycles. The good news is, that they get lots of days off in September, so if they are in a tight race, they can go with a 4 man rotation.
From what I saw last night, Burres was working behind in the count most of the night, and you can't have much success that way if you don't have a power arm. He has a decent curve and change, but he needs to locate his fastball and get ahead in the count for these pitches to be effective. If he gets behind 2-0, my mother in law would know that a fastball is coming!
JP had nothing to do with putting this club on a solid financial footing-the credit for that goes to Mr. Ted Rogers, who purchased the team without adding any debt to the club and then later purchased the Rogers center, again without any club debt.
In addition, the Blue Jays were not under consideration for elimination-whatever you are trying to mean with that statement.
You're also wrong about the scouting, Riccardi fired most of the scouts and relied on the baseball central system until Paul Beeston came on board. No misunderstanding, it was Beeston who pressed for hiring more scouts this year-not Riccardi.
This was probably Riccardi's biggest mistake since it virtually eliminated the Blue Jays chance of finding or scouting young high school kids-unless they had been scouted by central scouting. Riccardi has subsequently admitted this mistake.
The fact is, he did rebuilt the minor league system-to a an extent, the problem is it's been rebuilt with a number of nice players, with few capable of performing in the MLB.
Hey, no misunderstanding, I like how this team is playing, BUT I give credit to Cito for that not JP. Maybe if JP had let Gibbons run the team, instead of controlling the lineups and everything else, Gibbons might have been successful. But JP being the control freak he is, couldn't handle delegating anything to Gibbons and ran him into the ground.
Cito doesn't take his lip, and JP has no control on him. The players know it's Cito's show, which is probably why this team is starting to play.
Cito's Magic ( from JB's post)
Entering Saturday, the Jays had posted a 64-42 (.604) record since Gaston took over as manager on June 20 last season. That is the best mark in baseball over that time period.
The problem with Burres is he doesn't have major league stuff, he knows it, the hitters know it and Burres knows the hitters know it.
So he lives on the outer 1/3 of the plate which might work first time through the lineup but rarely again. His performance last night is what's to be expected each time he starts and in fact last night might be one of his better starts.
Unless, we want to throw each 5th game in the tank, I doubt he gets a second start. With Litsch visiting the famous Dr. Tommy John, it now looks like we could be without him, McGowan and probably Marcum for the year. I just hope we're not pressing Janssen to come back early.
If the Jays want to leave both Cecil and Mills in AAA, it might be time to consider bring up Fabio Castro from AA and try him out for a couple of starts.
I might be out of the loop
but how about Matt Clement?
Or we could stretch out another guy from the bullpen, and turn burres into a long reliever? (i doubt we have anyone for that)
if push comes to shove, i say we bring up mills and see what he can do
Harry Clement hung up his hat.
Why not go after Pedro for one year, He could be that last cog in the wheel.
This team can make it this year, they have all the right players on board now so let's open up the purse strings and get some pitchen


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Spring training is here
CLEARWATER–Around 8:00 a.m. this morning, a large North American moving van pulled into Bright House Networks Field packed with over 25,000 pounds of Phillies equipment and supplies, thus officially triggering the start of spring training.
Can't play baseball without bats, balls, uniforms, shoes, gloves and bubble gum.
It was a bright, sunny, 63-degree morning, something the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce likes to brag about.
Jack O'Rourke, the veteran KYW Radio reporter—and I mean veteran—has a tradition of meeting the truck and filing his first of some 300 daily reports from Clearwater. Jack has the truck driver blast the horn three times as his official start of spring training. Very creative person, that Jack fellow.
Clubhouse personnel were busy throughout the day getting things unpacked. The team of athletic trainers were stocking their shelves with medical supplies.
Charlie Manuel huddled with Frank Coppenbarger, Director of Travel and Equipment. Aaron Rowand was the first player in the clubhouse this morning, getting his locker in order.
On Wednesday, pitchers and catchers report for physicals. The next day, they work out for the first time. On Monday, Feb. 19, position players have their physicals and then practice officially for the first time on the 20th. But, you can except other position players like Rowand to be in camp early.
The Baron's Corner will spring into much more frequent action starting on Wednesday. The goal is to keep you informed of inside the Phillies spring training camp.


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The historic port city of Hamburg has much to offer the intrepid traveler. Located right on the Elbe River in the northern part of Germany, the city-state of Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany after Berlin with over 1.8 million inhabitants. Rich in culture and steeped in history, Hamburg has numerous theaters, galleries and museums, an exciting music scene, world-class restaurants, and so much more. Baroque churches with facades painted with the soot of time stand right alongside towering glass buildings that embody the best of modern architecture. Visiting Hamburg is sure to be an experience you will long cherish and remember. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Hamburg will enthrall and mystify you; it will hold you under its spell and you will be powerless to resist. With hundreds of Hamburg hotels to choose from, it is quite understandable for first-time visitors to the city to feel overwhelmed. This is where Hotels.com steps in to make your Hamburg visit a pleasant and stress-free one. No matter what your travel plans are - business or pleasure or a little of both - we will make sure your hotel selection suits your itinerary and budget. Savoring the sights of this enigmatic city is that much easier when you begin and end your day in the ideal accommodation of your choice.
Experience Hamburg Up Close and Personal
Many of the most popular attractions are in the very heart of the city, making Hamburg a wonderful destination to explore on foot. Eat a hearty German breakfast (or Frühstück) before heading out for a day of business or pleasure. You will find the sausages, cheeses, cereals, fruits, and breads with a variety of toppings to be more than equal to the task of navigating the busy streets of Hamburg. After London, New York, and Rotterdam, Hamburg is one of largest ports in the world. A harbor city, you will not lack for activities to enjoy on the water in Hamburg. Go for a boat ride on the River Elbe, a leisurely stroll along the waterfront, or dine in any one of the dozens of excellent seafood restaurants. If you're a food lover, don't skip a visit to Hamburg's Fish Market. You will find an abundance of fresh seafood, fruits, teas, and flowers from different parts of the world. For a bit of culture, visit the Hamburger Kunsthalle (Art Gallery), which houses over 700 years of German and European art history. For a different kind of culture, head out to the Reeperbahn, touted to be one of Europe's largest red light districts. You will find a great variety of bars, restaurants, and clubs alongside the famed sex shops, erotic museums, and strip clubs on this street that never sleeps.
How to Get Along with Locals in Hamburg
We make it easy for you to enjoy Hamburg with our interactive maps of the city that are very informative and user-friendly. Take the city for test-spin right now at our website, Hotels.com. As a major tourist city, most people in Hamburg will speak English, but a little German (Sprechen Sie Englisch? - Do you speak English?) will go a long way. The locals may seem a bit distant at times, but they're friendly enough if you take the time to get to know them. While you're visiting, check out the different Hamburg hotels on the site. Each one has been reviewed by one-time guests; they are insightful as they are a good read.


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Laughing Devil Comedy Club – Long Island City, Queens
Laughing Devil Comedy Club
4738 Vernon Blvd. Long Island City NY
Laughing Devil comedy club is changing how comedy clubs work. It's the world's smallest club at only 50 seats, yet offers its clients an unbelievable experience. With 14 draft beers to select from, a full dinner and desert menu, and an amazingly hip ornamentation, the club is head and shoulders over its rival.
Servers take your orders using ipads, keeping administration quick and overhead low – and permitting our beverage costs to be a large portion of that of most different clubs. The thing least incorporate can incorporate sustenance and keepsakes, and the club's ability is second to none. When we opened, we got complimentary notes from everybody from Zach Galifianakis to Michael Ian Black.
We pride ourselves on client administration, and off and on again do things like purchase the entire room a round of shots or dole out trinkets at the end of a show. It's truly a brilliant spot to use a nighttime.
Long Island City (L.I.C) is the westernmost private and business neighborhood of the New York City of Queens. L.I.C. is noted for its quick and continuous gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its flourishing expressions community. L.I.C. has among the most noteworthy amassing of workmanship displays, craftsmanship foundations, and studio space of any area in New York City. The area is limited on the north by the Queens neighborhood of Astoria; on the west by the East River; on the east by Hazen Street, 31st Street, and New Calvary Cemetery; and on the south by Newtown Creek, which differentiates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It initially was the seat of administration of Newtown Township, and remains the biggest neighborhood in Queens. The zone is piece of Queens Community Board 1 north of the Queensboro (59th Street) Bridge and Queens Community Board 2 south of the Bridge.
Long Island City is the eastern end of the Queensboro Bridge, otherwise called the 59th Street Bridge, which is the main non-toll auto course interfacing Queens and Manhattan. Northwest of the scaffold end are the Queensbridge Houses, advancement of the New York City Housing Authority and the biggest open lodging mind boggling in North America.


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Over the first part of the 2009 year I have downloaded numerous training items, whitepapers, applications, and patches and just wanted to take a little time this weekend to put out a list of items to share that I believe will be useful if you haven't come across them yet. Some of these maybe a little older, I might have posted about them already, or you might already know about them, but just want to put them out there just in case. Not all of these are strictly SQL Server or Business Intelligence related, so just want to warn you. You can share the information with someone else that might benefit from reviewing the material though.
Training Items
- Hands-On Labs for Enterprise Library 4.1 – Use this set of Hands-on Labs as a guide to learn about the application blocks included with Enterprise Library 4.1 and practice how to leverage their capabilities in various application contexts. It includes Caching, Cryptography, Data Access, Exception Handling, Interception, Logging, Security, Validation, and Unity Hands-on Labs.
- Azure Services Training Kit – April Update – The Azure Services Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs, presentations, and demos that are designed to help you learn how to use the Azure Services Platform.
- Office SharePoint Server 2007 Technical Library in Compiled Help format – This downloadable CHM is a copy of content in the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 technical library. The CHM is current as of the date above. For the latest information, see the technical library on the Web.
- SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit (SQL Server 2008 Developer Toolkit feedback)- SQL Server 2008 offers an impressive array of capabilities for developers that build upon key innovations introduced in SQL Server 2005. The SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit will help you understand how to build web applications which deeply exploit the rich data types, programming models and new development paradigms in SQL Server 2008.
- SQL Server 2008 R2 Information and New Site – also sign up for CTP notifications on the new site.
- IT Operations Scorecards and Dashboards – PerformancePoint Server monitoring sample available. There is a video, whitepaper, and code sample files for download.
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Books Online (May 2009) – SQL Server 2008, the latest release of Microsoft SQL Server, provides a comprehensive data platform. Books Online is the primary documentation for SQL Server 2008.
- Demo Showcase 2008 Application Platform Optimization Demos – The Demo Showcase 2008 APO Demos are a set of 4 comprehensive click through demonstrations designed for partners to use with customers. These customer scenario demos feature many different Microsoft technologies working together to showcase the power of the App Plat Optimization capabilities. Included in the scenarios are the following products: Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Office Enterprise 2007, Visual Studio 2008, Windows Vista, Silverlight, Performance Point Server 2007 and more.
- Office SharePoint Server 2007: Five Ways SharePoint Can Save You Money – When you adopt SharePoint Products and Technologies in your organization, you can: • Reduce IT costs and complexity • Reduce development costs • Simplify management and training • Improve employee productivity • Enhance the effectiveness of customer service and sales teams
- Twelve Ways to Reduce Costs with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – This white paper describes ways in which organizations can use Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to save time and money.
- Total Economic Impact of SQL Server 2008 Upgrade
- Microsoft SQL Server Migration Pays Big Dividends for SAP/ERP Customers
- Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 end-to-end walkthrough – This paper describes how to install, configure, and use PerformancePoint Planning Server and Monitoring Server so that they can interact with and support the PerformancePoint client applications.
- Publishing PerformancePoint Server in Extranet Scenarios
Applications (all FREE)
- SharePoint Designer 2007 – SHAREPOINT DESIGNER 2007 IS NOW FREE! Learn more about these changes and future direction (watch the FAQ video link below). Office SharePoint Designer 2007 provides the powerful tools you need to deliver compelling and attractive SharePoint sites and quickly build workflow-enabled applications and reporting tools on the SharePoint platform, all in an IT-managed environment. Video of SharePoint Designer 2007 FAQ (16.8MB)
- BIDS Helper – A Visual Studio .Net add-in with features that extend and enhance the functionality of the SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 BI Development Studio (BIDS). This is a must have tool if you are doing any BI development with BIDS (SSAS, SSIS, or SSRS).
- ZoomIt – ZoomIt is a screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations. ZoomIt runs unobtrusively in the tray and activates with customizable hotkeys to zoom in on an area of the screen, move around while zoomed, and draw on the zoomed image.
- Report Builder 2.0 with SP1 (stand-alone) – Features specific to Report Builder 2.0 are focused on simplifying the process of creating and editing reports and queries and include the following: Easy to use wizards for creating table, matrix and chart data regions; Support for directly opening and editing reports stored on the report server; Support for using server resources such as shared data sources; Query designers for multiple data sources including a Microsoft SQL Server-specific query designer. (this tool does require a SQL Server 2008 license – Report Builder Licensing – you do need to so just be aware of this)
- Data Mining Add-ins for Microsoft Office 2007 – Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 enables you to take advantage of SQL Server predictive analytics in Office Excel 2007 and Office Visio 2007.
- BI Report Automation Publisher – for moving PerformancePoint Server items between environments and will work with Workspace files. The BI Report Automation Publisher is a command line tool + .net library which provides a more automated way to move data sources and reports between servers/environments.
- Collecting Analysis Services Performance Data for Performance Analysis – ability to collect and gather information from Analysis Services using trace files, performance monitoring tools, and DMVs. Includes all documentation, scripts, SSIS packages, trace files, XMLA scripts, SSRS reports, etc. to get started.
- PerformancePoint Server 2007 Hotfixes (since SP2) Available and Build List
- SQL Server 2008 SP1 – SQL Server 2008 SP1 Available and Install Experience – build 2531
- Office 2007 SP2
- Service Pack 2 for Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Important Notice: A bug in Service Pack 2 could affect the server farm licensing information, for more information, please refer to the new post here: http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2009/05/21/attention-important-information-on-service-pack-2.aspx
- Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 – Windows Server 2008 and Vista SP2 is now available
I think that covers the majority of it for now. Lots of different items and plenty of stuff to keep you busy for a few weeks. Enjoy!
By the way, don't forget to check out the Microsoft BI blog. There have been lots of useful postings added recently with videos in regards to mobile BI, Excel 2007 Data Mining Add-in, Gemini demos, etc.
UPDATE (7/15/2009): While you can download Report Builder 2.0 this product does require a SQL Server 2008 license – Report Builder Licensing – you do need to.


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After a lunch provided by our sponsor Oregano's we tried our hand at 19th century wicket. Wicket was a game primarily played in Western MA and CT in which the bowler attempts to knock off a bail that is on two stumps. The batter must protect the bail and can score runs when they reach the other wicket located 75 feet away. The game may sound a little like cricket but the stumps are only 6 inches off the ground and the bail is 6 feet long. After a lot of experimenting with the game players finally got the hang of it. We all look forward to playing wicket again June 9th.
After our experiment with wicket we played a baseball game. While it is still preseason, the Newburyport Clamdiggers looked very strong erasing a 9 run deficit to win handily.
We return to practice this Sunday April 22nd at 11am and kick off the season April 29th at 12pm.


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Hello everyone, i have just started caching in north east Arkansas, and was wanting to meet any other cacheers in NEA.
Also i was wanting to know if there are any plans for a Geocache event up here??
And being new to Arkgeocaching.org, i was curious as to what activity's are coming up.
I am getting my muggle wife into the sport, and am looking to get new equipment, beings my
old gps, etc. was lost in the move. So if you have any cheep gps units for sale let me know.
If nothing as far as events are going on up here, perhaps i can get one started for this spring??
Let me know if i can assist in any events.
Also who is our Reviewer for new caches?
Happy Hunting!


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What is GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition)?
- an IRS 529 Qualified Tuition Program
- allows you to prepay for a student's college tuition at a set price today
- is guaranteed by the state for tuition payment in the future even if state university tuition charges increase
- may be used at nearly any public or private college in the country
The state of Washington guarantees that 100 GET units will cover one year of full-time, undergraduate, resident tuition and state mandated fees at the most expensive Washington State public university. The value of a GET account is measured in "units," where 100 units represent the cost of one year of resident, undergraduate tuition and state-mandated fees at the highest priced public university (either UW or WSU). Individual units are valued at 1/100th of that cost. You may buy from 1 to 500 units for college tuition payments. Students may use 125 GET units in a year plus any unused units from a prior year.
GET Account Holder Responsibilities
The Student Accounts Office manages and disburses GET funds for students enrolled at Gonzaga University. Before the Student Accounts Office can disburse GET funds to pay tuition or housing charges, the GET account owner needs to fill out and submit the Direct Payment Request form online: https://www.get.wa.gov/usingunits.shtml
After the GET program has approved the disbursement request, the Student Accounts Office will apply the funds to the student's account to pay tuition, fees or housing charges.
If you have questions regarding your GET account, please contact the GET program.
GET is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST), excluding state holidays.
Translation service is available for customers who do not speak English.
Call: 1-800-955-2318 (toll-free) or 360-753-7803 (Olympia, Washington area)
Email: email@example.com
Fax: 360-704-6200
Website: www.get.wa.gov


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BREMERTON, WA -- The Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) hosted a health and fitness expo on May 15 to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness trainers and Kitsap Family Armed Services YMCA staff were on hand to answer questions about nutrition and sports injuries, as well as showcase the services they offer.
"May is when we really come out of the long cold winter months and get outside to do outdoor activities," Janet Mano, NHB population health coordinator and event organizer told Navy reporters. "We have MWR here to show all they have to offer. Our physical therapy staff is here to tell us how to avoid injury and even our community partners from the Armed Services YMCA to describe their military family programs."
Event organizers planned a Poker Run/Walk in which participants collected five playing cards on a 1.5-mile course and received a sixth card for completing a 3-mile course. The athlete who collected the best poker hand won a 60-minute massage, and second- and third-place participants each received a 30-minute massage.
The hospital also hosted the third annual Naval Hospital Ride to Work Day to promote health and networking through group bike rides.
According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, May has been observed as National Physical Activity and Sports Month since 1983.


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The greatest tickets on earth
Nadia Comaneci, Carl Lewis, Rebecca Adlington and pupils from local get set schools launch the tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games at which are now on sale around the world. In the UK and within the EU, people can apply for tickets between 15 March and 26 April 2011. 6.6 million tickets will be on sale to the public from 15 March.


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Remember the good ol' school days? When it was guaranteed that there would always be three months off for summer, one week off in the spring and a host of "teacher work days" in between? In this stressful working world, they probably seem like a lifetime ago.
Americans, living as they do in the only developed country that does not nationally mandate paid vacation, savor rare days off.
Co.Exist reported Friday that Working Families Party communications director Joe Dinkin wanted to share his vacation appreciation with the world — and in this digital age, what better way to do that than through his auto-reply email?
U.S. & World
His creative auto-reply, published on Co.Exist, is anything but a standard "I am out of the office" response, but rather a self-reflective, informative email that lets the reader know that Dinkin has got it pretty good.
Thanks for your email. I'm on vacation this week…
It occurs to me that I'm lucky to be able take a vacation. After all, almost one in four Americans don't get any paid vacation time at all. Around a third don't get any paid sick days. On top of that, Americans are working more hours -- family work hours are up more than 10% since the 1970s. And even though productivity and corporate profits are high, household income is stagnant or declining for everyone but the top 1%.
Here in New Brunswick, workers are guaranteed two weeks vacation time. And in addition to Canada's famous single payer healthcare system, the minimum wage is $10 an hour. (No funny math with conversion rates -- that's $9.65 in US dollars.) Oh, and don't forget about the employment insurance-paid sick leave and maternity leave.
Sounds pretty good, right? It's also supposed to be 10 or 15 degrees cooler here.
-Joe Dinkin


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Spectacular images showcasing Oman in the United Kingdom form part of a major new marketing campaign by Oman Air and the Ministry of Tourism.
Her Excellency, Dr Rajiha Abdul Ameer Ali, Minister of Tourism said "the joint campaign which will run for six months reflected a shared view of the importance of the United Kingdom to Oman's business, trade and tourism sectors".
The campaign will see fresh motivational images of Oman at strategic locations in London, complemented with a wide range of print and web-based promotions.
Her Excellency said "our objective is to build awareness in Oman as the destination of choice for cultural, nature and adventure tourism in the Middle East. The campaign is additional to our on-going marketing efforts in the United Kingdom" the Minister said.
Oman Air commenced London Gatwick services in November 2007, and will increase from six to daily services from October 2008.
Peter Hill, Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer said "the United Kingdom market is vital to Oman Air's international strategy and we will look to position our new aircraft on the sector as soon as possible. The joint campaign will assert Oman Air's competitive advantage as the only non-stop service between London and Muscat" he said.
He added "our network expansion and Oman's tourism growth are closely linked. I am sure our joint campaign will be a useful pilot for how Oman Air and the Ministry of Tourism will work together in other international markets."


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Borough President Helen Marshall ended her final State of the Borough address at 11:15 a.m., and within minutes the contenders to fill her seat in the next election were hard at work with thoughts about Queens. The media rushed to Katz and Vallone like bees to honey.
One topic near to our heart: open space in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Marshall indicated that she was meeting with the USTA and Major League Soccer the next day, and would make it clear to both that preserving open space in the park is of great importance to her. Apparently, using Citi Field is not an option for MLS, and the National Tennis Center is busting at the seams, so it looks like we will be giving up space.
Letting the USTA and MLS build and expand in the park begs the question: what will Marshall ask for in return?. What about Meadow Lake and Willow Lake? If MLS is allowed to build in the pool next to the Unisphere – routinely considered an eyesore, and the USTA is able to expand out towards the center of the park, then the next eyesore is the lake area.
One of the main arguments for MLS building in the park is that the pool area near the Unisphere is in disrepair. If the "park advocates" want us to stop letting our park land disappear then fight to rehabilitate the lakes. They are polluted and in need of an ecological overhaul.
These manmade lakes, created for the 1939 World's Fair, can be saved, but it will take money. There are plenty of people who are ready to give it attention and there are enough environmentalists to get on the bandwagon.
Making the lakes environmentally friendly and the renewed interest would lead to rehabilitating the landscape surrounding the lake. What a feather in the cap for Marshall if she could get the USTA and MLS to pony up the money and resources to restore the lakes.
There have been numerous studies on the lakes outlining the issues; solutions to those issues could be just a few pen strokes away.


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Inca Project Makes National Press with Rock Art Discovery
Projects Abroad volunteers have been working alongside archaeologist Zenobio Valencia on the Inca Project in Peru. Recently, they have uncovered a number of indentations which they believe to be a form of Incan rock art-work.
Volunteers have been working on several archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Experts have highlighted this excavation as important as it marks sacred places in the landscape and is expected to shed light on the social behavior of the ancient Inca civilization.
Gori Echevarria, president of the Peruvian Association of Rock Art, said that this is the first rock pattern associated with later periods of the Incas in Peru. The discovery has made national news all across Peru and is an exciting development in the work on the ancient Inca trail. It is great news that Projects Abroad volunteers can play a vital part in uncovering such a fascinating past.


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Apple's iPhone is either loved or loathed, for as many reasons as there are users. However, there's one fact that everyone can agree on about the device: it shook up the smartphone industry. Despite Apple's coming late to the party in 2007, by the end of 2008 the iPhone had rocketed to second or third place in U.S. smartphone market and upstaging other vendors who have been selling smartphones for over a decade. Depending upon whose market report you consult, along with the surges and slides of smartphone sales, these positions are subject to change over the coming months, but there's no disputing that the iPhone has altered the landscape forever.
What is the secret sauce to the iPhone's success? Feature-wise, the iPhone's hardware hardly makes a compelling case, as it lacks certain features found on other smartphones. However, what the iPhone does, it does effectively and easily. In a single word, the features that the iPhone offer are *useable*. To prove this, all you have to do is take a look at the picture submission statistics of Flickr, a popular photo-sharing site. The graphs on the site's Camera Finder page, which track the volume of photo submissions by device, reveal that the iPhone postings easily outpaced other smartphones with much better cameras. Furthermore, at the end of 2008, the iPhone temporarily matched the submission volume from several high-end digital cameras. What drove this volume was not the camera capabilities of the iPhone, but that its owner can snap and send photos easily and quickly to any web site.
Another factor in the iPhone's success is its means of application distribution. This is done through Apple's App Store, which leverages the familiarity and infrastructure of Apple's iTune software which many people already use to search for and purchase music. While network operators have had their own ways to distribute software, it's obvious that the App Store's quick access to the goods has made the difference, as the store was making $1 million a day a month after its launch in 2008.
What Apple has shown is that an easy-to-use platform, with ready access to applications, can carve out a section of the smartphone market filled with established players. Apple has fired the opening shot in the battle for the next stage in personal computing#the era of the smartphone. "Apple's iPhone radically redefined the concept of the smartphone, and RIM's Storm is obviously the first response," said Tom R. Halfhill, senior analyst for In-Stat's Microprocessor Report. "The huge software community that Apple is building around the iPhone is as revolutionary as the iPhone's hardware design. Google's Android could expand the concept even further by encouraging a more open approach to both hardware and software development."
The existing stewards of the smartphone market, such as Nokia, Microsoft, and Research In Motion, are not going to stand by and let upstarts like Apple and Google grab market share. Already they are beginning to counter with smartphones that offer a touch screen, accelerometers, and location services. However, the situation is complicated by the demands of the network operators, who want to be more than just dumb pipes carrying data and want to make money on services.
As the battle lines form, this is a time of opportunity for developers. Apple's App Store has shown that developers can write software that adds value to the platform and just as important, distribute them in a way that they can make money. The industry stewards have countered Apple's move with their own application stores, so there's a huge opportunity to write the "killer app" for one of several smartphone platforms.


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break (one's) word(redirected from broke her word)
break (one's) word
To fail to act as one has promised. Tom said he'd help us move, but he broke his word and failed to show. If you keep flaking out, you're going to become known as someone who breaks their word.
break one's word
not to do what one said one would do; not to keep one's promise. (Compare this with keep one's word.) Don't say you'll visit your grandmother if you can't go. She hates people to break their word. If you break your word, she won't trust you again.
break one's word
Violate or fail to observe a promise or contract one has made. For example, You can trust him implicitly; I've never known him to break his word. [c. a.d. 1000]